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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2013.

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 20-F

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012

Commission file number 1-12260

 

 

Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Not Applicable

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

United Mexican States

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

Calle Mario Pani No. 100,

Santa Fe Cuajimalpa,

05348, México, D.F., México

(Address of principal executive offices)

José Castro

Calle Mario Pani No. 100

Santa Fe Cuajimalpa

05348 México, D.F., México

(52-55) 1519-5120/5121

krelations@kof.com.mx

(Name, telephone, e-mail and/or facsimile number and address of company contact person)

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class

 

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

American Depositary shares, each representing 10 Series L shares, without par value

  New York Stock Exchange, Inc.

Series L shares, without par value

  New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (not for trading, for listing purposes only)

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act:

None

 

 

The number of outstanding shares of each class of capital or common stock as of December 31, 2012 was:

 

992,078,519      Series A shares, without par value
583,545,678      Series D shares, without par value
454,920,107      Series L shares, without par value

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

 

x   Yes

   ¨   No   

If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

¨   Yes

   x   No   

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). N/A

 

¨   Yes

   ¨   No   

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

x   Yes

   ¨   No   

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large Accelerated filer   x

   Accelerated filer   ¨    Non-accelerated filer   ¨

Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:

 

U.S. GAAP   ¨

   IFRS   x                        Other   ¨                            

If “Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.

 

       ¨   Item 17

     ¨   Item 18           

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

       ¨   Yes

     x   No                   

 

 

 


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          Page  
   Introduction      2   
Item 1.    Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers      2   
Item 2.    Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable      3   
Item 3.    Key Information      3   
   Selected Consolidated Financial Data      3   
   Dividends and Dividend Policy      6   
   Exchange Rate Information      7   
   Risk Factors      8   
Item 4.    Information on the Company      16   
   The Company      16   
   Regulation      34   
   Bottler Agreements      40   
   Description of Property, Plant and Equipment      42   
   Significant Subsidiaries      44   
Item 4A.    Unresolved Staff Comments      45   
Item 5.    Operating and Financial Review and Prospects      45   
Item 6.    Directors, Senior Management and Employees      61   
Item 7.    Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions      76   
   Major Shareholders      76   
   Related Party Transactions      80   
Item 8.    Financial Information      83   
   Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information      83   
   Legal Proceedings      84   
Item 9.    The Offer and Listing      86   
   Trading on the Mexican Stock Exchange      87   
Item 10.    Additional Information      88   
   Bylaws      88   
   Material Agreements      96   
   Taxation      97   
   Documents on Display      99   
Item 11.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk      100   
Item 12.    Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities      104   
Item 12.A.    Debt Securities      104   
Item 12.B.    Warrants and Rights      104   
Item 12.C.    Other Securities      104   
Item 12.D.    American Depositary Shares      104   
Item 13.    Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Deliquencies      104   
Item 14.    Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds      105   
Item 15.    Controls and Procedures      105   
Item 16A.    Audit Committee Financial Expert      107   
Item 16B.    Code of Ethics      107   
Item 16C.    Principal Accountant Fees and Services      107   
Item 16D.    Exemptions from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees      108   
Item 16E.    Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers      108   
Item 16F.    Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant      108   
Item 16G.    Corporate Governance      109   
Item 16H.    Mine Safety Disclosure      110   
Item 17.    Financial Statements      110   
Item 18.    Financial Statements      110   
Item 19.    Exhibits      111   

 

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INTRODUCTION

References

Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “Coca-Cola FEMSA,” “our company,” “we,” “us” and “our” are used in this annual report to refer to Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

References herein to “U.S. dollars,” “US$,” “dollars” or “$” are to the lawful currency of the United States of America. References herein to “Mexican pesos” or “Ps.” are to the lawful currency of Mexico.

“Sparkling beverages” as used in this annual report refers to non-alcoholic carbonated beverages. “Still beverages” refers to non-alcoholic non-carbonated beverages. Non-flavored waters, whether or not carbonated, are referred to as “waters.”

References to Coca-Cola trademark beverages in this annual report refer to products described in “Item 4. Information on the Company—The Company—Our Products.”

Currency Translations and Estimates

This annual report contains translations of certain Mexican peso amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. These translations should not be construed as representations that the Mexican peso amounts actually represent such U.S. dollar amounts or could be converted into U.S. dollars at the rate indicated. Unless otherwise indicated, such U.S. dollar amounts have been translated from Mexican pesos at an exchange rate of Ps.12.96 to US$ 1.00, the exchange rate for Mexican pesos on December 31, 2012, the last day in 2012 for which information is available, according to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board. On March 8, 2013, this exchange rate was Ps. 12.65 to US$ 1.00. See “Item 3. Key Information—Exchange Rate Information” for information regarding exchange rates since January 1, 2008.

To the extent that estimates are contained in this annual report, we believe such estimates, which are based on internal data, are reliable. Amounts in this annual report are rounded, and the totals may therefore not precisely equal the sum of the numbers presented.

Sources

Certain information contained in this annual report has been computed based upon statistics prepared by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía of Mexico (the National Institute of Statistics and Geography), the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board, the Banco de México (the Central Bank of Mexico), the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores of Mexico (the National Banking and Securities Commission, or the CNBV), local entities in each country and upon our estimates.

Forward-Looking Information

This annual report contains words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate” and similar expressions that identify forward-looking statements. Use of these words reflects our views about future events and financial performance. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors that may be beyond our control, including, but not limited to, effects on our company from changes in our relationship with The Coca-Cola Company, movements in the prices of raw materials, competition, significant developments in economic or political conditions in Latin America or changes in our regulatory environment. Accordingly, we caution readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. In any event, these statements speak only as of their respective dates, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Item 1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers

Not applicable.

 

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Item 2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable

Not applicable.

Item 3. Key Information

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

We prepared our consolidated financial statements included in this annual report in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), referred to herein as “IFRS.” Our date of transition to IFRS was January 1, 2011. These consolidated annual financial statements are our first financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. IFRS 1, “First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards,” has been applied in preparing these financial statements. Note 27 to our audited consolidated financial statements contains an explanation of our adoption of IFRS and reconciliation between Mexican Financial Reporting Standards ( Normas de Información Financiera Mexicanas , or “Mexican FRS”) and IFRS as of January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011 and for the year ended December 31, 2011.

This annual report includes (under Item 18) our audited consolidated statements of financial position as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and January 1, 2011 and the related consolidated income statements, consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated statements of changes in equity and consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. Our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 were prepared in accordance with IFRS. The consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011 were prepared in accordance with IFRS, but they differ from the information previously published for 2011 because they were originally presented in accordance with Mexican FRS.

Pursuant to IFRS, the information presented in this annual report presents financial information for 2012 and 2011 in nominal terms that has been presented in Mexican pesos, taking into account local inflation of each hyperinflationary economic environment and converting from local currency to Mexican pesos using the official exchange rate at the end of the period published by the local central bank of each country categorized as an hyperinflationary economic environment. For each non-hyperinflationary economic environment, local currency is converted to Mexican pesos using the year-end exchange rate for assets and liabilities, the historical exchange rate for equity and the average exchange rate for the income statement.

Our non-Mexican subsidiaries maintain their accounting records in the currency and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the country where they are located. For presentation in our consolidated financial statements, we adjust these accounting records into IFRS and report in Mexican pesos under these standards.

Except when specifically indicated, information in the annual report on Form 20-F is presented as of December 31, 2012 and does not give effect to acquisitions subsequent to that date.

The following table presents selected financial information of our company. This information should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, our audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto. The selected financial information contained herein is presented on a consolidated basis, and is not necessarily indicative of our financial position or results at or for any future date or period. See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for our significant accounting policies.

 

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     Year Ended December 31,  
     2012 (1) (2)     2012 (2)     2011 (3)  
     (in millions of Mexican pesos or millions of
U.S. dollars, except ratio, share and per share
data)
 

Income Statement Data:

      

IFRS

      

Total revenues

   US$ 11,396      Ps. 147,739      Ps. 123,224   

Cost of goods sold

     6,102        79,109        66,693   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     5,294        68,630        56,531   

Administrative expenses

     480        6,217        5,140   

Selling expenses

     3,103        40,223        32,093   

Other income

     42        545        685   

Other expenses

     115        1,497        2,060   

Interest expenses

     151        1,955        1,729   

Interest income

     33        424        616   

Foreign exchange gain, net

     21        272        61   

Gain on monetary position for subsidiaries in hyperinflationary economies

     —          —          61   

Market value (gain) loss on financial instruments

     (1     (13     138   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes and share of the profit of associated companies and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method

     1,542        19,992        16,794   

Income taxes

     484        6,274        5,667   

Share of the profit of associated companies and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method, net of taxes

     14        180        86   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net income

     1,072        13,898        11,213   

Equity holders of the parent

     1,028        13,333        10,662   

Non-controlling interest

     44        565        551   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net income

     1,072        13,898        11,213   

Ratio to Revenues (%)

      

Gross margin

       46.5        45.9   

Net income margin

       9.4        9.1   

Balance Sheet Data:

      

IFRS

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   US$ 1,791      Ps. 23,222      Ps. 11,843   

Marketable securities

     1        12        330   

Accounts receivable, net, Inventories, Recoverable taxes, Other current financial assets and Other current assets

     1,749        22,663        20,551   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     3,541        45,897        32,724   

Investment in associated companies and joint ventures

     413        5,352        3,656   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     3,280        42,517        38,102   

 

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Intangible assets, net

     5,169         67,013         62,163   

Deferred tax, other non-current financial assets and other non-current assets, net

     411         5,324         5,093   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     12,814         166,103         141,738   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Bank loans and notes payable

     324         4,194         638   

Current portion of non-current debt

     73         945         4,902   

Interest payable

     15         194         206   

Other current liabilities

     1,867         24,217         20,029   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     2,279         29,550         25,775   

Bank loans and notes payable

     1,911         24,775         16,821   

Other non-current liabilities

     537         6,950         6,061   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     2,448         31,725         22,882   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     4,727         61,275         48,657   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity

     8,087         104,828         93,081   

Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries

     245         3,179         3,053   

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

     7,842         101,649         90,028   

Financial Ratios (%)

        

Current (5)

        1.55         1.27   

Leverage (6)

        0.58         0.52   

Capitalization (7)

        0.23         0.20   

Coverage (8)

        15.45         12.48   

Share Data

        

A Shares

        992,078,519         992,078,519   

D Shares

        583,545,678         583,545,678   

L Shares

        454,920,107         334,406,004   

Number of outstanding shares

        2,030,544,304         1,910,030,201   

Data per share (U.S. dollars and Mexican pesos)

        

Book Value (9)

     3.86         50.06         45.34   

Earnings per share (10)

     0.51         6.62         5.72   

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

        9.81         8.09   

 

(1) Translation to U.S. dollar amounts at an exchange rate of Ps. 12.96 to US$ 1.00 solely for the convenience of the reader.
(2) Includes results of Grupo Fomento Queretano from May 2012. See “Item 4—Information on the Company—The Company—Corporate History.”
(3) Includes results of Grupo Tampico from October 2011 and from Grupo CIMSA from December 2011. See
Item 4—Information on the Company—The Company—Corporate History.”
(4) Includes investments in property, plant and equipment, refrigeration equipment and returnable bottles and cases, net of property, plant and equipment retirement.
(5) Computed by dividing Total current assets by Total current liabilities.
(6) Computed by dividing Total liabilities by Total equity.
(7) Computed by adding Current bank loans and notes payable, Current portion of non-current debt and Non-current bank loans and notes payable, and dividing such sum by the sum of Total equity and Non-current bank loans and notes payable.
(8) Computed by dividing Net cash flows from operating activities by the difference between Interest expense and Interest income.
(9) Based on 2,030.54 million and 1,985.45 million ordinary shares as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(10) Computed of the basis of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period: 2,015.14 and 1,865.55 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

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DIVIDENDS AND DIVIDEND POLICY

The following table sets forth the nominal amount in Mexican pesos of dividends declared and paid per share each year and the U.S. dollar amounts on a per share basis actually paid to holders of American Depositary Shares, which we refer to as ADSs, on each of the respective payment dates.

 

Fiscal Year with Respect to which Dividend was Declared

   Date Dividend Paid   Mexican Pesos
per Share
(Nominal)
     U.S. Dollars per
Share (1)
 

2009

   April 26, 2010     1.410         0.116   

2010

   April 27, 2011     2.360         0.204   

2011

   May 30, 2012     2.770         0.121   

2012 (2)

   May 2, 2013 and     1.45         (4 )  
   November 5, 2013 (3)     1.45      

 

(1) Expressed in U.S. dollars using the exchange rate applicable when the dividend was paid.
(2) The dividend payment declared for the fiscal year 2012 was divided into two equal payments. The first payment is estimated to be payable after May 2, 2013, and the second payment is estimated to be payable after November 5, 2013.
(3) Estimated payment date since dividends for 2012 have not been paid at the time of this annual report.
(4) Since dividends for 2012 have not been paid at the time of this annual report, the U.S. dollar per share amount has not been determined.

The declaration, amount and payment of dividends are subject to approval by a simple majority of the shareholders up to an amount equivalent to 20% of the preceding years’ retained earnings and by a majority of the shareholders of each of the Series A and Series D shares voting together as a single class above 20% of the preceding years’ retained earnings, generally upon the recommendation of our board of directors, and will depend upon our results, financial condition, capital requirements, general business conditions and the requirements of Mexican law. Accordingly, our historical dividend payments are not necessarily indicative of future dividends.

Holders of Series L shares, including in the form of ADSs, are not entitled to vote on the declaration and payments of dividends.

 

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EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high, low, average and period-end exchange rate expressed in Mexican pesos per U.S. dollar.

 

Period

   Exchange Rate  
     High      Low      Average (1)      End of
Period
 

2008

   Ps .13.94       Ps. 9.92       Ps. 11.21         Ps.13.83   

2009

     15.41         12.63         13.58         13.06   

2010

     13.19         12.16         12.64         12.38   

2011

     14.25         11.51         12.43         13.95   

2012

     14.37         12.63         13.14         12.96   

 

Source: U.S. Federal Reserve Board.

(1) Average month-end rates.

 

     Exchange Rate  
     High      Low      End of Period  

2011:

        

First Quarter

     Ps.12.25         Ps.11.92         Ps.11.92   

Second Quarter

     11.97         11.51         11.72   

Third Quarter

     13.87         11.57         13.77   

Fourth Quarter

     14.25         13.10         13.95   

2012:

        

First Quarter

     Ps.13.75         Ps.12.63         Ps.12.81   

Second Quarter

     14.37         12.73         13.41   

Third Quarter

     13.72         12.74         12.86   

Fourth Quarter

     13.25         12.71         12.96   

September

     13.18         12.74         12.86   

October

     13.09         12.71         13.09   

November

     13.25         12.92         12.92   

December

     13.01         12.72         12.96   

2013:

        

January

     Ps.12.79         Ps.12.59         Ps.12.73   

February

     12.88         12.63         12.78   

 

Source: U.S. Federal Reserve Board.

On March 8, 2013, the exchange rate was Ps. 12.65 to US$ 1.00, according to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board.

We pay all cash dividends in Mexican pesos. As a result, exchange rate fluctuations will affect the U.S. dollar amounts received by holders of our ADSs, which represent ten Series L shares, on conversion by the depositary for our ADSs of cash dividends on the shares represented by such ADSs. In addition, fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Mexican peso and the U.S. dollar would affect the market price of our ADSs.

 

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RISK FACTORS

Risks Related to Our Company

Our business depends on our relationship with The Coca-Cola Company, and changes in this relationship may adversely affect our results and financial condition.

Substantially all of our sales are derived from sales of Coca-Cola trademark beverages. We produce, market, sell and distribute Coca-Cola trademark beverages through standard bottler agreements in certain territories in Mexico and Latin America, which we refer to as “our territories.” See “Item 4. Information on the Company—The Company—Our Territories.” Through its rights under our bottler agreements and as a large shareholder, The Coca-Cola Company has the right to participate in the process for making important decisions related to our business.

The Coca-Cola Company may unilaterally set the price for its concentrate. In addition, under our bottler agreements, we are prohibited from bottling or distributing any other beverages without The Coca-Cola Company’s authorization or consent, and we may not transfer control of the bottler rights of any of our territories without prior consent from The Coca-Cola Company.

The Coca-Cola Company also makes significant contributions to our marketing expenses, although it is not required to contribute a particular amount. Accordingly, The Coca-Cola Company may discontinue or reduce such contributions at any time.

We depend on The Coca-Cola Company to renew our bottler agreements. As of December 31, 2012, we had eight bottler agreements in Mexico: (i) the agreements for Mexico’s Valley territory, which expire in June 2013 and April 2016, (ii) the agreements for the Central territory, which expire in August 2013, May 2015 and July 2016, (iii) the agreement for the Northeast territory, which expires in September 2014, (iv) the agreement for the Bajio territory, which expires in May 2015, and (v) the agreement for the Southeast territory, which expires in June 2013. Our bottler agreements with The Coca-Cola Company will expire for our territories in other countries as follows: Argentina in September 2014; Brazil in April 2014; Colombia in June 2014; Venezuela in August 2016; Guatemala in March 2015; Costa Rica in September 2017; Nicaragua in May 2016 and Panama in November 2014. All of our bottler agreements are automatically renewable for ten-year terms, subject to the right of either party to give prior notice that it does not wish to renew the applicable agreement. In addition, these agreements generally may be terminated in the case of material breach. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Bottler Agreements.” Termination would prevent us from selling Coca-Cola trademark beverages in the affected territory and would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results and prospects.

The Coca-Cola Company and FEMSA have substantial influence on the conduct of our business, which may result in us taking actions contrary to the interests of our remaining shareholders.

The Coca-Cola Company and Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V., which we refer to as FEMSA, have substantial influence on the conduct of our business. As of March 8, 2013, The Coca-Cola Company indirectly owned 28.7% of our outstanding capital stock, representing 37.0% of our capital stock with full voting rights. The Coca-Cola Company is entitled to appoint five of our maximum of 21 directors and the vote of at least two of them is required to approve certain actions by our board of directors. As of March 8, 2013, FEMSA indirectly owned 48.9% of our outstanding capital stock, representing 63.0% of our capital stock with full voting rights. FEMSA is entitled to appoint 13 of our maximum of 21 directors and all of our executive officers. The Coca-Cola Company and FEMSA together, or only FEMSA in certain circumstances, have the power to determine the outcome of all actions requiring approval by our board of directors, and FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company together, or only FEMSA in certain circumstances, have the power to determine the outcome of all actions requiring approval of our shareholders. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Major Shareholders—The Shareholders Agreement.” The interests of The Coca-Cola Company and FEMSA may be different from the interests of our remaining shareholders, which may result in us taking actions contrary to the interests of our remaining shareholders.

 

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Competition could adversely affect our financial performance.

The beverage industry in the territories in which we operate is highly competitive. We face competition from other bottlers of sparkling beverages, such as Pepsi products, and from producers of low cost beverages or “B brands.” We also compete in beverage categories other than sparkling beverages, such as water, juice-based beverages, teas, sport drinks and value-added dairy products. Although competitive conditions are different in each of our territories, we compete principally in terms of price, packaging, consumer sales promotions, customer service and product innovation. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—The Company—Competition.” There can be no assurances that we will be able to avoid lower pricing as a result of competitive pressure. Lower pricing, changes made in response to competition and changes in consumer preferences may have an adverse effect on our financial performance.

Changes in consumer preference could reduce demand for some of our products.

The non-alcoholic beverage industry is rapidly evolving as a result of, among other things, changes in consumer preferences. Specifically, consumers are becoming increasingly more aware of and concerned about environmental and health issues. Concerns over the environmental impact of plastic may reduce the consumption of our products sold in plastic bottles or result in additional taxes that would adversely affect consumer demand. In addition, researchers, health advocates and dietary guidelines are encouraging consumers to reduce their consumption of certain types of beverages sweetened with sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup (“HFCS”), which could reduce demand for certain of our products. A reduction in consumer demand would adversely affect our results.

Water shortages or any failure to maintain existing concessions could adversely affect our business.

Water is an essential component of all of our products. We obtain water from various sources in our territories, including springs, wells, rivers and municipal and state water companies pursuant to either concessions granted by governments in our various territories or pursuant to contracts.

We obtain the vast majority of the water used in our production pursuant to concessions to use wells, which are generally granted based on studies of the existing and projected groundwater supply. Our existing water concessions or contracts to obtain water may be terminated by governmental authorities under certain circumstances and their renewal depends on receiving necessary authorizations from local and/or federal water authorities. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Regulation—Water Supply.” In some of our other territories, our existing water supply may not be sufficient to meet our future production needs, and the available water supply may be adversely affected by shortages or changes in governmental regulations and environmental changes.

We cannot assure you that water will be available in sufficient quantities to meet our future production needs or will prove sufficient to meet our water supply needs.

Increases in the prices of raw materials would increase our cost of goods sold and may adversely affect our results.

In addition to water, our most significant raw materials are (1) concentrate, which we acquire from affiliates of The Coca-Cola Company, (2) sweeteners and (3) packaging materials. Prices for sparkling beverages concentrate are determined by The Coca-Cola Company as a percentage of the weighted average retail price in local currency, net of applicable taxes. We cannot assure you that The Coca-Cola Company will not increase the price of the concentrate for sparkling beverages or change the manner in which such price will be calculated in the future. The prices for our remaining raw materials are driven by market prices and local availability, the imposition of import duties and restrictions and fluctuations in exchange rates. We are also required to meet all of our supply needs from suppliers approved by The Coca-Cola Company, which may limit the number of suppliers available to us. Our sales prices are denominated in the local currency in each country in which we operate, while the prices of certain materials, including those used in the bottling of our products, mainly resin, preforms to make plastic bottles, finished plastic bottles, aluminum cans and HFCS, are paid in or determined with reference to the U.S. dollar, and therefore may increase if the U.S. dollar appreciates against the currency of the countries in which we operate, as was the case in 2008 and 2009. In 2011, the U.S. dollar did not appreciate against the currencies of most of the countries in which we operated; however, in 2012, the U.S. dollar did appreciate against some of those currencies. We cannot anticipate whether the U.S. dollar will appreciate or depreciate with respect to such currencies in the future. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—The Company—Raw Materials.”

 

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Our most significant packaging raw material costs arise from the purchase of resin and plastic preforms to make plastic bottles and from the purchase of finished plastic bottles, the prices of which are tied to crude oil prices and global resin supply. The average prices that we paid for resin and plastic preforms in U.S. dollars were lower in 2012, as compared to 2011. We cannot provide any assurance that prices will not increase in future periods. During 2012, average sweetener prices, as a whole, were lower as compared to 2011 in all of the countries in which we operate. From 2009 through 2012, international sugar prices were volatile due to various factors, including shifting demands, availability and climate issues affecting production and distribution. In all of the countries in which we operate, other than Brazil, sugar prices are subject to local regulations and other barriers to market entry that cause us to pay in excess of international market prices. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—The Company—Raw Materials.” We cannot assure you that our raw material prices will not further increase in the future. Increases in the prices of raw materials would increase our cost of goods sold and adversely affect our financial performance.

Taxes could adversely affect our business.

The countries in which we operate may adopt new tax laws or modify existing laws to increase taxes applicable to our business. For example, in Mexico, a general tax reform became effective on January 1, 2010, pursuant to which, as applicable to us, there was a temporary increase in the income tax rate from 28% to 30% from 2010 through 2012. Pursuant to an amendment issued at the end of 2012, the 30% income tax rate will continue to apply through 2013. In addition, the value added tax (“VAT”) rate in Mexico increased in 2010 from 15% to 16%.

In Panama, there was an increase in a certain consumer tax, effective as of April 1, 2010, affecting syrups, powders and concentrate. Some of these materials are used for the production of our sparkling beverages. These taxes increased from 6% to 10%.

In November 2012, the government of the Province of Buenos Aires adopted Law No. 14,394, which increased the tax rate applied to product sales within the Province of Buenos Aires. If the products are manufactured in plants located in the territory of the Province of Buenos Aires, Law No. 14,394 increases the tax rate from 1% to 1.75%; if the products are manufactured in any other Argentine province, the law increases the tax rate from 3% to 4%.

In Brazil, the federal taxes applied on the production and sale of beverages are based on the national average retail price, calculated based on a yearly survey of each Brazilian beverage brand, combined with a fixed tax rate and a multiplier specific for each class of presentation (glass, plastic or can). On October 1, 2012, a number of changes to the Brazilian tax rate became effective. These changes include increases in the multipliers used to calculate soft drink taxes when presented in cans or glasses. Upon effectiveness, the multiplier for cans increased from 30.0% to 31.9%, and beginning in September 2014, the multiplier will gradually increase up to 38.1% in October 1, 2018. The multiplier for glasses increased from 35.0% to 37.2%, and beginning in September 2014, the multiplier will gradually increase up to 44.4% in October 1, 2018. In addition, the amendment suspended the 50% production tax benefit that had previously applied to juice-added soft drinks, and raised the rate for such beverages to the level currently applied to cola beverages. The amendments that benefited our company were the reduction of the production tax on concentrate, from 27.0% to 20.0%, and the elimination of the sale tax on mineral water (sparkling or still).

Our products are also subject to certain taxes in many of the countries in which we operate. Certain countries in Central America, Brazil and Argentina also impose taxes on sparkling beverages. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Regulation—Taxation of Sparkling Beverages.” We cannot assure you that any governmental authority in any country where we operate will not impose new taxes or increase taxes on our products in the future. The imposition of new taxes or increases in taxes on our products may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, prospects and results.

Regulatory developments may adversely affect our business.

We are subject to regulation in each of the territories in which we operate. The principal areas in which we are subject to regulation are water, environment, labor, taxation, health and antitrust. Regulation can also affect our ability to set prices for our products. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Regulation.” The adoption of new laws or regulations or a stricter interpretation or enforcement thereof in the countries in which we operate may increase our operating costs or impose restrictions on our operations which, in turn, may adversely affect our financial condition, business and results. In particular, environmental standards are becoming more stringent in several of the countries in which we operate, and we are in the process of complying with these standards, although we cannot assure you that we will be able to meet any timelines for compliance established by the relevant regulatory authorities. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Regulation—Environmental Matters.” Further changes in current regulations may result in an increase in compliance costs, which may have an adverse effect on our future results or financial condition.

 

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Voluntary price restraints or statutory price controls have been imposed historically in several of the countries in which we operate. Currently, there are no price controls on our products in any of the territories in which we have operations, except for those in (i) Argentina, where authorities directly supervise certain products sold through supermarkets to control inflation; and (ii) Venezuela, where the government has recently imposed price controls on certain products including bottled water. The imposition of these restrictions or voluntary price restraints in other territories may have an adverse effect on our results and financial position. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Regulation—Price Controls.” We cannot assure you that governmental authorities in any country where we operate will not impose statutory price controls or that we will not need to implement voluntary price restraints in the future.

In January 2010, the Venezuelan government amended the Ley para la Defensa y Acceso a las Personas a los Bienes y Servicios (Access to Goods and Services Defense Law). Any violation by a company that produces, distributes and sells goods and services could lead to fines, penalties or the confiscation of the assets used to produce, distribute and sell these goods without compensation. Although we believe we are in compliance with this law, consumer protection laws in Venezuela are subject to continuing review and changes, and any such changes may have an adverse impact on us.

In July 2011, the Venezuelan government passed the Ley de Costos y Precios Justos (Fair Costs and Prices Law). The purpose of this law is to establish the regulations and administrative processes necessary to maintain the price stability of, and equal access to, goods and services. The law also creates the National Ministry of Costs and Prices, the main role of which is to oversee price controls and set maximum retail prices on certain consumer goods and services. Of our products, only certain of our bottled water beverages were affected by these regulations, which mandated lower sale prices as of April 2012. Any failure to comply with this law would result in fines, temporary suspension or the closure of operations. We cannot assure you that the Venezuelan government’s future regulation of goods and services will not result in a forced reduction of prices in other of our products, which could have a negative effect on our results of operations.

In May 2012, the Venezuelan government adopted significant changes to labor regulations. This amendment to Venezuela’s labor regulations could have a negative impact on our business and operations. The principal changes that impact our operations are: (i) the requirement that employee terminations are now subject to governmental authorization; (ii) retroactive assessments for any modifications to our severance payment system; (iii) the reduction of the maximum daily and weekly work hours (from 44 to 40 weekly); and (iv) the increase in obligatory weekly breaks, prohibiting any corresponding reduction in salaries.

In January 2012, the Costa Rican government approved a decree which regulates the sale of food and beverages in schools. The decree came into effect in 2012. Enforcement of this law will be gradual, from 2012 to 2014, depending on the specific characteristics of the food and beverage in question. According to the decree, the sale of specific sparkling beverages and still beverages that contain sugar, syrup or HFCS in any type of presentation in schools is prohibited. We will still be allowed to sell water and certain still beverages in schools. We cannot assure you that the Costa Rican government will not further restrict sales of other of our products in schools in the future; any such further restrictions could lead to an adverse impact on our results of operations.

Our operations have from time to time been subject to investigations and proceedings by antitrust authorities, and litigation relating to alleged anticompetitive practices. We have also been subject to investigations and proceedings on environmental and labor matters. We cannot assure you that these investigations and proceedings will not have an adverse effect on our results or financial condition. See “Item 8. Financial Information—Legal Proceedings.”

Weather conditions may adversely affect our results.

Lower temperatures and higher rainfall may negatively impact consumer patterns, which may result in lower per capita consumption of our beverage offerings. Additionally, adverse weather conditions may affect road infrastructure in the territories in which we operate and limit our ability to sell and distribute our products, thus affecting our results.

We now conduct business in countries in which we have not previously operated and that present different or greater risks than certain countries in Latin America.

As a result of the acquisition of 51% of the outstanding shares of the Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc. (“CCBPI”), we have expanded our geographic reach from Latin America to include the Philippines. The Philippines presents different risks than the risks we face in Latin America. We have not previously conducted business in CCPBI’s territories. We now face competitive pressures that are different than those we have historically faced. In the Philippines, we are the only beverage company competing across categories, and we face significant competition in each category. In addition, the per capita income of the population in Philippines is lower than the average per capita income in the countries in which we currently operate, and the distribution and marketing practices in the Philippines differ from our historical practices. We may have to adapt our marketing and distribution strategies to compete effectively. Our inability to compete effectively may have an adverse effect on our future operating results. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—The Company—Recent Acquisitions.”

 

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Risks Related to the Series L shares and the ADSs

Holders of our Series L shares have limited voting rights.

Holders of our Series L shares are entitled to vote only in certain circumstances. In general terms, they may elect up to three of our maximum of 21 directors and are only entitled to vote on specific matters, including certain changes in our corporate form, mergers involving our company when our company is the merged entity or when the principal corporate purpose of the merged entity is not related to the corporate purpose of our company, the cancellation of the registration of our shares on the Mexican Stock Exchange or any other foreign stock exchange, and those matters for which the Ley de Mercado de Valores (Mexican Securities Market Law) expressly allows them to vote. As a result, Series L shareholders will not be able to influence our business or operations. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Major Shareholders” and “Item 10. Additional Information—Bylaws—Voting Rights, Transfer Restrictions and Certain Minority Rights.”

Holders of ADSs may not be able to vote at our shareholder meetings.

Our shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the form of ADSs. Holders of our shares in the form of ADSs may not receive notice of shareholder meetings from our ADS depositary in sufficient time to enable such holders to return voting instructions to the ADS depositary in a timely manner.

The protections afforded to non-controlling interest shareholders in Mexico are different from those afforded to minority shareholders in the United States and investors may experience difficulties in enforcing civil liabilities against us or our directors, officers and controlling persons.

Under the Mexican Securities Market Law, the protections afforded to non-controlling interest shareholders are different from, and may be less than, those afforded to minority shareholders in the United States. Therefore, it may be more difficult for non-controlling interest shareholders to enforce their rights against us, our directors or our controlling interest shareholders than it would be for minority shareholders of a U.S. company.

In addition, we are organized under the laws of Mexico, and most of our directors, officers and controlling persons reside outside the United States, and all or a substantial portion of our assets and the assets of our directors, officers and controlling persons are located outside the United States. As a result, it may not be possible for investors to effect service of process within the United States on such persons or to enforce judgments against them, including in any action based on civil liabilities under the U.S. federal securities laws.

The enforceability against our directors, officers and controlling persons in Mexico in actions for enforcement of judgments of U.S. courts, and liabilities predicated solely upon the U.S. federal securities laws will be subject to certain requirements provided for in the Mexican Federal Civil Procedure Code and any applicable treaties. Some of the requirements may include personal service of process and that the judgments of U.S. courts are not against Mexican public policy. The Mexican Securities Market Law, which is considered Mexican public policy, provides that in the event of actions derived from any breach of the duty of care and the duty of loyalty against our directors and officers, any remedy would be exclusively for the benefit of our company. Therefore, investors would not be directly entitled to any remedies under such actions.

Developments in other countries may adversely affect the market for our securities.

The market value of securities of Mexican companies is, to varying degrees, influenced by economic and securities market conditions in other countries. Although economic conditions are different in each country, investors’ reactions to developments in one country can have effects on the securities of issuers in other countries, including Mexico. We cannot assure you that events elsewhere will not adversely affect the market value of our securities.

 

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Holders of Series L shares in the United States and holders of ADSs may not be able to participate in any capital offering and as a result may be subject to dilution of their equity interests.

Under applicable Mexican law, if we issue new shares for cash as a part of a capital increase, other than in connection with a public offering of newly issued shares or treasury stock, we are generally required to grant our shareholders the right to purchase a sufficient number of shares to maintain their existing ownership percentage. Rights to purchase shares in these circumstances are known as preemptive rights. By law, we may not allow holders of our shares or ADSs who are located in the United States to exercise any preemptive rights in any future capital increases unless (1) we file a registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, with respect to that future issuance of shares or (2) the offering qualifies for an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At the time of any future capital increase, we will evaluate the costs and potential liabilities associated with filing a registration statement with the SEC, as well as the benefits of preemptive rights to holders of our shares in the form of ADSs in the United States and any other factors that we consider important in determining whether to file a registration statement.

We may decide not to file a registration statement with the SEC that would allow holders of our shares or ADSs who are located in the United States to participate in a preemptive rights offering. In addition, under current Mexican law, the sale by the ADS depositary of preemptive rights and the distribution of the proceeds from such sales to the holders of our shares in the form of ADSs is not possible. As a result, the equity interest of holders of our shares in the form of ADSs would be diluted proportionately. See “Item 10. Additional Information—Bylaws—Preemptive Rights.”

Risks Related to Mexico and the Other Countries in Which We Operate

Adverse economic conditions in Mexico may adversely affect our financial condition and results.

We are a Mexican corporation, and our Mexican operations are our single most important geographic territory. For the year ended December 31, 2012, 39.2% and 40.7% of our total revenues and gross profit, respectively, were attributable to Mexico. The Mexican economy continues to be heavily influenced by the U.S. economy, and therefore, deterioration in economic conditions in the U.S. economy may affect the Mexican economy. Prolonged periods of weak economic conditions in Mexico may have, and in the past have had, a negative effect on our company and a material adverse effect on our results and financial condition.

Our business may be significantly affected by the general condition of the Mexican economy, or by the rate of inflation and interest rates in Mexico and exchange rates for the Mexican peso. Decreases in the growth rate of the Mexican economy, periods of negative growth and/or increases in inflation or interest rates may result in lower demand for our products, lower real pricing of our products or a shift to lower margin products. See “Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.” In addition, an increase in interest rates in Mexico would increase the cost to us of variable rate, Mexican peso-denominated funding, which constituted approximately 19.02% of our total debt as of December 31, 2012, and have an adverse effect on our financial position. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

Depreciation of the Mexican peso relative to the U.S. dollar could adversely affect our financial condition and results.

Depreciation of the Mexican peso relative to the U.S. dollar increases the cost to us of some of the raw materials we acquire, the price of which is paid in or determined with reference to U.S. dollars, and of our debt obligations denominated in U.S. dollars and may therefore negatively affect our results, financial position and equity. Significant fluctuation of the Mexican peso relative to the U.S. dollar has occurred in the past, for example, at the end of 2008 and into 2009; and again at the end of 2011, negatively affecting our results. According to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board, the exchange rate in 2012 registered a low of Ps. 12.63 to US$ 1.00 on February 6, 2012, and a high of Ps. 14.37 to US$ 1.00 on June 1, 2012. As of December 31, 2012, the exchange rate was Ps. 12.96 to U.S.$ 1.00. As of March 8, 2013, the exchange rate was Ps. 12.65 to US$ 1.00. See “Item 3. Key Information—Exchange Rate Information” and “Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk—Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk.”

We selectively hedge our exposure to the U.S. dollar with respect to the Mexican peso and other currencies, our U.S. dollar-denominated debt obligations and the purchase of certain U.S. dollar-denominated raw materials. A severe depreciation of the Mexican peso or any currency of the countries in which we operate, may result in a disruption of the international foreign exchange markets and may limit our ability to transfer or to convert Mexican pesos into U.S. dollars or other currencies for the purpose of making timely payments of interest and principal on our U.S. dollar-denominated indebtedness or obligations in other currencies. While the Mexican government does not currently restrict, and since 1982 has not restricted, the right or ability of Mexican or foreign persons or entities to convert Mexican pesos into U.S. dollars or to transfer other currencies out of Mexico, the Mexican government could institute restrictive exchange rate policies in the future. Currency fluctuations may have an adverse effect on our results, financial condition and cash flows in future periods.

 

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Political events in Mexico could adversely affect our operations.

Mexican political events may significantly affect our operations. On July 2012, the presidential election in Mexico led to the election of a new president and political party, Enrique Peña Nieto of the Partido Revolucionario Institucional. Mexico’s new president may implement significant changes in laws, public policy and/or regulations that could affect Mexico’s political and economic situation. Any such changes may have an adverse effect on our business.

Political disagreements between the executive and the legislative branches could result in deadlock and prevent the timely implementation of political and economic reforms. We cannot provide any assurances that political developments in Mexico, over which we have no control, will not have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results.

Economic and political conditions in the other countries in which we operate may increasingly adversely affect our business.

Our business may be affected by the general conditions of the Brazilian economy, the rate of inflation, Brazilian interest rates or exchange rates for Brazilian reais. Decreases in the growth rate of the Brazilian economy, periods of negative growth and/or increases in inflation or interest rates may result in lower demand for our products, lower real pricing of our products or a shift to lower margin products.

In addition to Mexico and Brazil, we conduct operations in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela and Argentina. Total revenues from our combined non-Mexican operations decreased as a percentage of our consolidated total revenues from 63.8% in 2011 to 60.8% in 2012; for the same non-Mexican operations, our gross profit decreased as a percentage of our consolidated gross profit from 62.2% in 2011 to 59.3% in 2012. Given the relevance of our non-Mexican operations, our results continue to be affected by the economic and political conditions in the countries, other than Mexico, where we conduct operations.

Consumer demand, preferences, real prices and the costs of raw materials are heavily influenced by macroeconomic and political conditions in the other countries in which we operate. These conditions vary by country and may not be correlated to conditions in our Mexican operations. In Venezuela, we continue to face exchange rate risk as well as scarcity of and restrictions on importing raw materials. Deterioration in economic and political conditions in any of these countries would have an adverse effect on our financial position and results.

Venezuelan political events may affect our operations. Although Venezuela expects to hold elections, in light of the death of President Hugo Chavez, political uncertainty remains. We cannot provide any assurances that political developments in Venezuela, over which we have no control, will not have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results.

On October 7, 2012, General Otto Peréz Molina, representing the Partido Patriota (Patriot Party), was elected to the presidency in Guatemala. We cannot assure you that the elected president will continue to apply the same policies that have been applied to us in the past.

Depreciation of the local currencies of the countries in which we operate against the U.S. dollar may increase our operating costs. We have also operated under exchange controls in Venezuela since 2003, which limit our ability to remit dividends abroad or make payments other than in local currencies and that may increase the real price paid for raw materials and services purchased in local currency. In February 2013, the Venezuelan government announced a devaluation in its official exchange rate, from 4.30 to 6.30 bolivars per US$ 1.00. For further information, please see Note 3.3 and Note 29 to our consolidated financial statements. Future changes in the Venezuelan exchange control regime, and future currency devaluations or the imposition of exchange controls in any of the countries in which we have operations could have an adverse effect on our financial position and results.

 

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We cannot assure you that political or social developments in any of the countries in which we have operations, over which we have no control, will not have a corresponding adverse effect on the global market or on our business, financial condition or results.

 

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Item 4. Information on the Company

THE COMPANY

Overview

We are the largest franchise bottler of Coca-Cola trademark beverages in the world. We operate in territories in the following countries:

 

   

Mexico—a substantial portion of central Mexico, the southeast and northeast of Mexico (including the Gulf region).

 

   

Central America—Guatemala (Guatemala City and surrounding areas), Nicaragua (nationwide), Costa Rica (nationwide) and Panama (nationwide).

 

   

Colombia—most of the country.

 

   

Venezuela—nationwide.

 

   

Brazil—the area of greater São Paulo, Campinas, Santos, the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, part of the state of Minas Gerais and part of the state of Goiás.

 

   

Argentina—Buenos Aires and surrounding areas.

Our company was organized on October 30, 1991 as a sociedad anónima de capital variable (a variable capital stock corporation) under the laws of Mexico with a duration of 99 years. On December 5, 2006, as required by amendments to the Mexican Securities Market Law, we became a sociedad anónima bursátil de capital variable (a listed variable capital stock corporation). Our legal name is Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. Our principal executive offices are located at Mario Pani No. 100, Col. Santa Fe Cuajimalpa, Delegación Cuajimalpa, México, D.F., 05348, México. Our telephone number at this location is (52-55) 1519-5000. Our website is www.coca-colafemsa.com .

The following is an overview of our operations by reporting segment in 2012.

Operations by Reporting Segment—Overview

Year Ended December 31, 2012 (1)

 

     Total
Revenues

(millions  of
Mexican
pesos)
     Percentage of
Total
Revenues
  Gross Profit
(millions of
Mexican
pesos)
   Percentage of
Gross Profit

Mexico and Central America (2)

     66,141         44.8%   31,643      46.1%

South America (3) (excluding Venezuela)

     54,821         37.1%   23,667      34.5%

Venezuela

     26,777         18.1%   13,320      19.4%

Consolidated

     147,739       100.0%   68,630    100.0%

 

(1) Expressed in millions of Mexican pesos, except for percentages.
(2) Includes Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. Includes results of Grupo Fomento Queretano from May 2012.
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Corporate History

We are a subsidiary of FEMSA, which also owns Oxxo, the largest Mexican convenience store chain, and which formerly owned FEMSA Cerveza, now Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Holding, S.A. de C.V., a brewer with operations in Mexico and Brazil, currently a wholly owned subsidiary of the Heineken Group. On April 30, 2010, FEMSA exchanged 100% of its beer operations for a 20% economic interest in the Heineken Group.

In 1979, a subsidiary of FEMSA acquired certain sparkling beverage bottlers that are now a part of our company. At that time, the acquired bottlers had 13 Mexican distribution centers operating 701 distribution routes, and their production capacity was 83 million cases. In 1991, FEMSA transferred its ownership in the bottlers to FEMSA Refrescos, S.A. de C.V., the corporate predecessor to Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V.

In June 1993, a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company subscribed for 30% of our capital stock in the form of Series D shares for US$ 195 million. In September 1993, FEMSA sold Series L shares that represented 19% of our capital stock to the public, and we listed these shares on the Mexican Stock Exchange and, in the form of ADSs, on the New York Stock Exchange. In a series of transactions between 1994 and 1997, we acquired territories in Argentina and additional territories in southern Mexico.

In May 2003, we acquired Panamerican Beverages, or Panamco, and began producing and distributing Coca-Cola trademark beverages in additional territories in the central and gulf regions of Mexico and in Central America (Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama), Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil, along with bottled water, beer and other beverages in some of these territories. As a result of the acquisition, the interest of The Coca-Cola Company in the capital stock of our company increased from 30.0% to 39.6%.

During August 2004, we conducted a rights offering to allow existing holders of our Series L shares and ADSs to acquire newly issued Series L shares in the form of Series L shares and ADSs, respectively, at the same price per share at which FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company subscribed in connection with the Panamco acquisition.

In November 2006, FEMSA acquired, through a subsidiary, 148,000,000 of our Series D shares from certain subsidiaries of The Coca-Cola Company representing 9.4% of the total outstanding voting shares and 8.0% of the total outstanding equity of Coca-Cola FEMSA, at a price of US$ 2.888 per share for an aggregate amount of US$ 427.4 million. With this purchase, FEMSA increased its ownership to 53.7% of our capital stock. Pursuant to our bylaws, the acquired shares were converted from Series D shares to Series A shares.

In November 2007, Administración, S.A.P.I. de C.V., or Administración, a Mexican company owned directly and indirectly by us and The Coca-Cola Company, acquired 100% of the shares of capital stock of Jugos del Valle, S.A.P.I. de C.V. The business of Jugos del Valle in the United States was acquired and sold by The Coca-Cola Company. In 2008, we, The Coca-Cola Company and all Mexican and Brazilian Coca-Cola bottlers entered into a joint business for the Mexican and Brazilian operations, respectively, of Jugos del Valle. Taking into account the participation held by Grupo Fomento Queretano, we currently hold an interest of 25.1% in the Mexican joint business and approximately 19.7% in the Brazilian joint businesses. Jugos del Valle sells fruit juice-based beverages and fruit derivatives.

In December 2007 and May 2008, we sold most of our proprietary brands to The Coca-Cola Company. The proprietary brands are now being licensed back to us by The Coca-Cola Company pursuant to our bottler agreements. The December 2007 transaction was valued at US$ 48 million and the May 2008 transaction was valued at US$ 16 million. Revenues from the sale of proprietary brands in which we have a significant continuing involvement are deferred and amortized against the related costs of future sales over the estimated sales period.

In May 2008, we entered into a transaction with The Coca-Cola Company to acquire its wholly owned bottling franchise Refrigerantes Minas Gerais, Ltda., or REMIL, located in the State of Minas Gerais in Brazil, for a purchase price of US$ 364.1 million. We began to consolidate REMIL in our financial statements in June 2008.

In July 2008, we acquired the Agua De Los Angeles bulk water business in the Valley of Mexico (Mexico City and surrounding areas) from Grupo Embotellador CIMSA, S.A. de C.V., at the time one of the Coca-Cola bottling franchises in Mexico, for a purchase price of US$ 18.3 million. The trademarks remain with The Coca-Cola Company. We subsequently merged Agua De Los Angeles into our bulk water business under the Ciel brand.

 

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In February 2009, we acquired with The Coca-Cola Company the Brisa bottled water business in Colombia from Bavaria, S.A., a subsidiary of SABMiller plc. We acquired the production assets and the distribution territory, and The Coca-Cola Company acquired the Brisa brand. We and The Coca-Cola Company equally shared in paying the purchase price of US$ 92 million. Following a transition period, in June 2009, we started to sell and distribute the Brisa portfolio of products in Colombia.

In May 2009, we entered into an agreement to begin selling the Crystal trademark water products in Brazil jointly with The Coca-Cola Company.

In August 2010, we acquired from The Coca-Cola Company, along with other Brazilian Coca-Cola bottlers, the business operations of the Matte Leao tea brand. As of March 8, 2013, we had a 19.4% indirect interest in the Matte Leao business in Brazil.

In March 2011, we acquired with The Coca-Cola Company, through Compañía Panameña de Bebidas S.A.P.I. de C.V., Grupo Industrias Lacteas, S.A. (also known as Estrella Azul), a Panamanian conglomerate that participates in the dairy and juice-based beverage categories in Panama. We will continue to develop this business with The Coca-Cola Company.

In October 2011, we closed our merger with Administradora Acciones del Noreste S.A.P.I. de C.V. (“Grupo Tampico”), one of the largest family-owned Coca-Cola bottlers calculated by sales volume in Mexico. This franchise territory operates in the states of Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, and Veracruz, as well as in parts of the states of Hidalgo, Puebla and Queretaro, and sold 155.7 million unit cases of beverages in 2011. The aggregate enterprise value of this transaction was Ps. 9,300 million and we issued a total of 63.5 million new Series L shares in connection with this transaction. We began to consolidate Grupo Tampico in our financial statements as of October 2011.

In December 2011, we closed our merger with Corporación de los Angeles, S.A. de C.V. and its shareholders (“Grupo CIMSA”), a Mexican family-owned Coca-Cola bottler with operations mainly in the states of Morelos and Mexico, as well as in parts of the states of Guerrero and Michoacán. This franchise territory sold 154.8 million unit cases of beverages in 2011. The aggregate enterprise value of this transaction was Ps. 11,000 million and we issued a total of 75.4 million new Series L shares in connection with this transaction. We began to consolidate Grupo CIMSA in our financial statements as of December 2011. As part of our merger with Grupo CIMSA, we also acquired a 13.2% equity interest in Promotora Industria Azucarera, S.A de C.V. (“Piasa”).

In May 2012, we closed our merger with Grupo Fomento Queretano, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (“Grupo Fomento Queretano”), one of the oldest family-owned beverage players in the Coca-Cola system in Mexico, with operations mainly in the state of Querétaro, as well as in parts of the states of Mexico, Hidalgo and Guanajuato. We sold approximately 74 million unit cases of beverages in this franchise territory during 2012. The aggregate enterprise value of this transaction was Ps. 6,600 million and we issued a total of 45.1 million new Series L shares in connection with this transaction. We began to consolidate Grupo Fomento Queretano in our financial statements as of May 2012. As part of our merger with Grupo Fomento Queretano we also acquired an additional 12.9% equity interest in Piasa.

In August 2012, we acquired, through Jugos del Valle, an indirect participation in Santa Clara Mercantil de Pachuca, S.A. de C.V. (“Santa Clara”), an important producer of milk and dairy products in Mexico. We currently own an indirect participation of 23.8% in Santa Clara.

Recent Acquisitions

In December 2012, we reached an agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to acquire a 51% non-controlling majority stake of CCBPI for US$ 688.5 million in an all-cash transaction. We closed this transaction on January 25, 2013. The implied enterprise value of 100% of CCPBI is US$ 1,350 million. We will have an option to acquire all of the remaining 49% of the capital stock of CCBPI at any time during the seven years following the closing, at the same enterprise value adjusted for a carrying cost and certain other adjustments. We will have a put option, exercisable six years after the initial closing, to sell our ownership in CCBPI back to The Coca-Cola Company at a price that will be calculated using the same EBITDA multiple used in the acquisition of the 51% stake

 

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of CCBPI, capped at the aggregate enterprise value for the amount acquired, adjusted for certain items. We will be managing the day-to-day operations of the business. The Coca-Cola Company will have certain rights on the operational business plan. Given the terms of both the options agreements and our shareholders agreement with The Coca-Cola Company, we will not consolidate the results of CCBPI. We will recognize the results of CCBPI using the equity method. CCBPI sold approximately 531 million unit cases of beverages during 2012 and generated revenues of approximately US$ 1.1 billion.

In January 2013, we entered into an agreement to merge Grupo Yoli, S.A. de C.V. (“Grupo Yoli”) into our company. Grupo Yoli operates mainly in the state of Guerrero, Mexico as well as in parts of the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. The merger agreement was approved by both our and Grupo Yoli’s boards of directors and is subject to the approval of the Comisión Federal de Competencia (the Mexican Antitrust Comission, or CFC) and the shareholders’ meetings of both companies. Grupo Yoli sold approximately 99 million unit cases in 2012. The aggregate enterprise value of this transaction was Ps. 8,806 million. We will issue approximately 42.4 million new Series L shares to the shareholders of Grupo Yoli once the transaction closes. As part of this transaction, we will increase our participation in Piasa by 9.5%. We expect to close this transaction in the second quarter of 2013.

Capital Stock

As of March 8, 2013, FEMSA indirectly owned Series A Shares equal to 48.9% of our capital stock (63.0% of our capital stock with full voting rights). As of March 8, 2013, The Coca-Cola Company indirectly owned Series D shares equal to 28.7% of the capital stock of our company (37.0% of our capital stock with full voting rights). Series L shares with limited voting rights, which trade on the Mexican Stock Exchange and in the form of ADSs on the New York Stock Exchange, constitute the remaining 22.4% of our capital stock.

 

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Business Strategy

In August 2011, we restructured our operations under two new divisions: (1) Mexico & Central America and (2) South America, creating a more flexible structure to execute our strategies and extend our track record of growth. Previously, we managed our business under three divisions—Mexico, Latincentro and Mercosur. With this new business structure, we aligned our business strategies more efficiently, ensuring a faster introduction of new products and categories, and a more rapid and effective design and deployment of commercial models. See “Introduction—Business Divisions.”

We operate with a large geographic footprint in Latin America, in two divisions:

 

   

Mexico and Central America (covering certain territories in Mexico and Guatemala, and all of Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama); and

 

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South America (covering certain territories in Brazil and Argentina, and all of Colombia and Venezuela).

One of our goals is to maximize growth and profitability to create value for our shareholders. Our efforts to achieve this goal are based on: (1) transforming our commercial models to focus on our customers’ value potential and using a value-based segmentation approach to capture the industry’s value potential, (2) implementing multi-segmentation strategies in our major markets to target distinct market clusters divided by consumption occasion, competitive intensity and socioeconomic levels; (3) implementing well-planned product, packaging and pricing strategies through different distribution channels; (4) driving product innovation along our different product categories; (5) developing new businesses and distribution channels, and (6) achieving the full operating potential of our commercial models and processes to drive operational efficiencies throughout our company. To achieve these goals, we intend to continue to focus our efforts on, among other initiatives, the following:

 

   

working with The Coca-Cola Company to develop a business model to continue exploring and participating in new lines of beverages, extending existing product lines and effectively advertising and marketing our products;

 

   

developing and expanding our still beverage portfolio through innovation, strategic acquisitions and by entering into agreements to acquire companies with The Coca-Cola Company;

 

   

expanding our bottled water strategy with The Coca-Cola Company through innovation and selective acquisitions to maximize profitability across our market territories;

 

   

strengthening our selling capabilities and go-to-market strategies, including pre-sale, conventional selling and hybrid routes, in order to get closer to our clients and help them satisfy the beverage needs of consumers;

 

   

implementing selective packaging strategies designed to increase consumer demand for our products and to build a strong returnable base for the Coca-Cola brand;

 

   

replicating our best practices throughout the value chain;

 

   

rationalizing and adapting our organizational and asset structure in order to be in a better position to respond to a changing competitive environment;

 

   

committing to building a multi-cultural collaborative team, from top to bottom; and

 

   

broadening our geographic footprint through organic growth and strategic joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions.

We seek to increase per capita consumption of our products in the territories in which we operate. To that end, our marketing teams continuously develop sales strategies tailored to the different characteristics of our various territories and distribution channels. We continue to develop our product portfolio to better meet market demand and maintain our overall profitability. To stimulate and respond to consumer demand, we continue to introduce new categories, products and presentations. See “—Product and Packaging Mix.” In addition, because we view our relationship with The Coca-Cola Company as integral to our business, we use market information systems and strategies developed with The Coca-Cola Company to improve our business and marketing strategies. See “Marketing.”

We also continuously seek to increase productivity in our facilities through infrastructure and process reengineering for improved asset utilization. Our capital expenditure program includes investments in production and distribution facilities, bottles, cases, coolers and information systems. We believe that this program will allow us to maintain our capacity and flexibility to innovate and to respond to consumer demand for our products.

We focus on management quality as a key element of our growth strategy and remain committed to fostering the development of quality management at all levels. Both FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company provide us with managerial experience. To build upon these skills, the board of directors has allocated a portion of our operating budget to pay for management training programs designed to enhance our executives’ abilities and provide a forum for exchanging experiences, know-how and talent among an increasing number of multinational executives from our new and existing territories.

 

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Sustainable development is a comprehensive part of our strategic framework for business operation and growth. We base our efforts in our Corporate Values and Ethics. We focus on three core areas, (i) our people, by encouraging the development of our employees and their families; (ii) our communities, by promoting development in the communities we serve, an attitude of health, self-care, adequate nutrition and physical activity, and evaluating the impact of our value chain; and (iii) our planet, by establishing guidelines that we believe will result in efficient use of natural resources to minimize the impact that our operations might have on the environment and create a broader awareness of caring for our environment.

 

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Our Territories

The following map shows our territories, giving estimates in each case of the population to which we offer products, the number of retailers of our beverages and the per capita consumption of our beverages as of December 31, 2012:

 

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Per capita consumption data for a territory is determined by dividing total beverage sales volume within the territory (in bottles, cans, and fountain containers) by the estimated population within such territory, and is expressed on the basis of the number of eight-ounce servings of our products consumed annually per capita. In evaluating the development of local volume sales in our territories and to determine product potential, we and The Coca-Cola Company measure, among other factors, the per capita consumption of all our beverages.

 

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Our Products

We produce, market, sell and distribute Coca-Cola trademark beverages. The Coca-Cola trademark beverages include: sparkling beverages (colas and flavored sparkling beverages), waters, and still beverages (including juice drinks, coffee, teas, milk, value-added dairy and isotonic). The following table sets forth our main brands as of December 31, 2012:

 

Colas:    Mexico and
Central
America (1)
   South
America (2)
   Venezuela

Coca-Cola

   ü    ü    ü

Coca-Cola Light

   ü    ü    ü

Coca-Cola Zero

   ü    ü   

 

Flavored sparkling beverages:    Mexico and
Central
America (1)
   South
America (2)
   Venezuela

Ameyal

   ü      

Canada Dry

   ü      

Chinotto

         ü

Crush

      ü   

Escuis

   ü      

Fanta

   ü    ü   

Fresca

   ü      

Frescolita

   ü       ü

Hit

         ü

Kist

   ü      

Kuat

      ü   

Lift

   ü      

Mundet

   ü      

Quatro

      ü   

Schweppes

   ü    ü    ü

Simba

      ü   

Sprite

   ü    ü   

Victoria

   ü      

Yoli

   ü      

 

Water:    Mexico and
Central
America (1)
   South
America (2)
   Venezuela

Alpina

   ü      

Aquarius (3)

      ü   

Bonaqua

      ü   

Brisa

      ü   

Ciel

   ü      

Crystal

      ü   

Dasani

   ü      

Manantial

      ü   

Nevada

         ü

 

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Other Categories:    Mexico  and
Central
America (1)
   South
America (2)
   Venezuela

Cepita

      ü   

Del Prado (4 )

   ü      

Estrella Azul (5)

   ü      

FUZE Tea

   ü       ü

Hi-C (6)

   ü    ü   

Leche Santa Clara (5)

   ü      

Jugos del Valle (7)

   ü    ü    ü

Matte Leao (8)

      ü   

Powerade (9)

   ü    ü    ü

Valle Frut (10)

   ü    ü    ü

 

(1) Includes Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama
(2) Includes Colombia, Brazil and Argentina
(3) Flavored water. In Brazil, also flavored sparkling beverage
(4) Juice-based beverage in Central America
(5) Milk and value-added dairy and juices
(6) Juice-based beverage. Includes Hi-C Orangeade in Argentina
(7) Juice-based beverage
(8) Ready to drink tea
(9) Isotonic
(10) Orangeade. Includes Del Valle Fresh in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia and Venezuela

Sales Overview

We measure total sales volume in terms of unit cases. “Unit case” refers to 192 ounces of finished beverage product (24 eight-ounce servings) and, when applied to soda fountains, refers to the volume of syrup, powders and concentrate that is required to produce 192 ounces of finished beverage product. The following table illustrates our historical sales volume for each of our territories.

 

     Sales Volume
Year Ended December 31,
 
     2012      2011      2010  
     (millions of unit cases)  

Mexico and Central America

        

Mexico (1)

     1,720.3         1,366.5         1,242.3   

Central America (2)

     151.2         144.3         137.0   

South America (excluding Venezuela)

        

Colombia

     255.8         252.1         244.3   

Brazil (3)

     494.2         485.3         475.6   

Argentina

     217.0         210.7         189.3   

Venezuela

     207.7         189.8         211.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Consolidated Volume

     3,046.2         2,648.7         2,499.5   

 

(1) Includes results of Grupo Fomento Queretano from May 2012, Grupo CIMSA from December 2011 and Grupo Tampico from October 2011.
(2) Includes Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.
(3) Excludes beer sales volume. As of the first quarter of 2010, we began to distribute certain ready to drink products under the Matte Leao brand.

 

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Product and Packaging Mix

Out of the more than 121 brands and line extensions of beverages that we sell and distribute, our most important brand, Coca-Cola , together with its line extensions, Coca-Cola Light and Coca-Cola Zero , accounted for 60.2% of total sales volume in 2012. Our next largest brands, Ciel (a water brand from Mexico and its line extensions), Fanta (and its line extensions), ValleFrut (and its line extensions), and Sprite (and its line extensions) accounted for 12.8%, 4.7%, 2.6% and 2.6%, respectively, of total sales volume in 2012. We use the term line extensions to refer to the different flavors in which we offer our brands. We produce, market, sell and distribute Coca-Cola trademark beverages in each of our territories in containers authorized by The Coca-Cola Company, which consist of a variety of returnable and non-returnable presentations in the form of glass bottles, cans and plastic bottles mainly made of polyethylene terephthalate, which we refer to as PET.

We use the term presentation to refer to the packaging unit in which we sell our products. Presentation sizes for our Coca-Cola trademark beverages range from a 6.5-ounce personal size to a 3-liter multiple serving size. For all of our products excluding water, we consider a multiple serving size as equal to, or larger than, 1.0 liter. In general, personal sizes have a higher price per unit case as compared to multiple serving sizes. We offer both returnable and non-returnable presentations, which allow us to offer portfolio alternatives based on convenience and affordability to implement revenue management strategies and to target specific distribution channels and population segments in our territories. In addition, we sell some Coca-Cola trademark beverage syrups in containers designed for soda fountain use, which we refer to as fountain. We also sell bottled water products in bulk sizes, which refer to presentations equal to or larger than 5 liters, which have a much lower average price per unit case than our other beverage products.

The characteristics of our territories are very diverse. Central Mexico and our territories in Argentina are densely populated and have a large number of competing beverage brands as compared to the rest of our territories. Our territories in Brazil are densely populated but have lower per capita consumption of beverage products as compared to Mexico. Portions of southern Mexico, Central America and Colombia are large and mountainous areas with lower population density, lower per capita income and lower per capita consumption of beverages. In Venezuela, we face operational disruptions from time to time, which may have an effect on our volumes sold, and consequently, may result in lower per capita consumption.

The following discussion analyzes our product and packaging mix by reporting segment. The volume data presented is for the years 2012, 2011 and 2010.

Mexico and Central America. Our product portfolio consists of Coca-Cola trademark beverages. In 2008, as part of our efforts to strengthen our multi-category beverage portfolio, we incorporated the Jugos del Valle line of juice-based beverages in Mexico and subsequently in Central America . In 2012, we launched FUZE Tea in the division. Per capita consumption of our beverage products in Mexico and Central America was 650 and 182 eight-ounce servings, respectively, in 2012.

 

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The following table highlights historical sales volume and mix in Mexico and Central America for our products:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2012      2011      2010  

Total Sales Volume (1)

  

Total (millions of unit cases)

     1,871.5         1,510.8         1,379.3   

Growth (%)

     23.9         9.5         1.2   

Unit Case Volume Mix by Category

     (in percentages)   

Sparkling beverages

     73.0         74.9         75.2   

Water (2)

     21.4         19.7         19.4   

Still beverages

     5.6         5.4         5.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     100.0         100.0         100.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes results from the operations of Grupo Fomento Queretano from May 2012, Grupo CIMSA from December 2011 and Grupo Tampico from October 2011.
(2) Includes bulk water volumes.

In 2012, multiple serving presentations represented 66.2% of total sparkling beverages sales volume in Mexico, a 140 basis points decrease compared to 2011; and 56.1% of total sparkling beverages sales volume in Central America, a 40 basis points increase compared to 2011. Our strategy is to foster consumption of single serve presentations while maintaining multiple serving volumes. In 2012, returnable packaging, as a percentage of total sparkling beverage sales volume, accounted for 33.7% in Mexico, a 200 basis points increase compared to 2011; and 33.6% in Central America, a 190 basis points increase compared to 2011.

In 2012, our sparkling beverages decreased as a percentage of our total sales volume from 74.9% in 2011 to 73.0% in 2012, mainly due to the integration of Grupo Tampico, Grupo CIMSA and Grupo Fomento Queretano in Mexico, which have a higher mix of bulk water in their portfolios.

In 2012, our most popular sparkling beverage presentations in Mexico were the 2.5-liter returnable plastic bottle, the 3.0-liter non-returnable plastic bottle and the 0.6-liter non-returnable plastic bottle (the 20-ounce bottle that is also popular in the United States) which together accounted for 51.2% of total sparkling beverage sales volume in Mexico.

Total sales volume reached 1,871.5 million unit cases in 2012, an increase of 23.9% compared to 1,510.8 million unit cases in 2011. The non-comparable effect of the integration of Grupo Tampico, Grupo CIMSA and Grupo Fomento Queretano in Mexico contributed 322.7 million unit cases in 2012 of which 62.5% were sparkling beverages, 5.1% bottled water, 27.9% bulk water and 4.5% still beverages. Excluding the integration of these territories, volume grew 1.9% to 1,538.8 million unit cases. Organically sparkling beverages sales volume increased 2.5% as compared to 2011. The bottled water category, including bulk water, decreased 2.6%. The still beverage category increased 8.9%.

South America (Excluding Venezuela). Our product portfolio in South America consists mainly of Coca-Cola trademark beverages and the Kaiser beer brands in Brazil, which we sell and distribute. In 2008, as part of our efforts to strengthen our multi-category beverage portfolio, we incorporated the Jugos del Valle line of juice-based beverages in Colombia. This line of beverages was relaunched in Brazil in 2009 as well. The acquisition of Brisa in 2009 helped us to become the leader, calculated by sales volume, in the water market in Colombia.

In 2010, we incorporated ready to drink beverages under the Matte Leao brand in Brazil. During 2011, as part of our continuous effort to develop non-carbonated beverages, we launched Cepita in non-returnable polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”) bottles and Hi-C , an orangeade, both in Argentina. Since 2009, as part of our efforts to foster sparkling beverage per capita consumption in Brazil, we re-launched a 2.0-liter returnable plastic bottle for the Coca-Cola brand and introduced two single-serve 0.25-liter presentations. Per capita consumption of our beverages in Colombia, Brazil and Argentina was 130, 264 and 404 eight-ounce servings, respectively, in 2012.

 

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The following table highlights historical total sales volume and sales volume mix in South America (excluding Venezuela), not including beer:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2012      2011      2010  

Total Sales Volume

  

Total (millions of unit cases)

     967.0         948.1         909.2   

Growth (%)

     2.0         4.3         11.2   

Unit Case Volume Mix by Category

     (in percentages)   

Sparkling beverages

     84.9         85.9         85.5   

Water (1)

     10.0         9.2         10.1   

Still beverages

     5.1         4.9         4.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     100.0         100.0         100.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes bulk water volume.

Total sales volume was 967.0 million unit cases in 2012, an increase of 2.0% compared to 948.1 million unit cases in 2011. Growth in sparkling beverages, mainly driven by sales of the Coca-Cola brand in Argentina and the Fanta brand in Brazil and Colombia, accounted for the majority of the growth during the year. Our growth in still beverages was primarily driven by the Jugos del Valle line of products in Brazil and the Cepita juice brand in Argentina. The growth in sales volume of our water portfolio, including bulk water, was driven mainly by the Crystal brand in Brazil and the Brisa brand in Colombia.

In 2012, returnable packaging, as a percentage of total sparkling beverage sales volume, accounted for 40.4% in Colombia, remaining flat as compared to 2011; 28.9% in Argentina, an increase of 110 basis points and 14.4% in Brazil, a 150 basis points decrease compared to 2011. In 2012, multiple serving presentations represented 62.9%, 72.5% and 85.2% of total sparkling beverages sales volume in Colombia, Brazil and Argentina, respectively.

We continue to distribute and sell the Kaiser  beer portfolio in our Brazilian territories through the 20-year term, consistent with the arrangements in place with Cervejarias Kaiser, a subsidiary of the Heineken Group, since 2006, prior to the acquisition of Cervejarias Kaiser by Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Holding, S.A. de C.V., formerly known as FEMSA Cerveza. Beginning in the second quarter of 2005, we ceased including beer that we distribute in Brazil in our reported sales volumes. On April 30, 2010, the transaction pursuant to which FEMSA exchanged 100% of its beer operations for a 20% economic interest in the Heineken Group closed.

Venezuela. Our product portfolio in Venezuela consists of Coca-Cola trademark beverages. Per capita consumption of our beverages in Venezuela during 2012 was 164 eight-ounce servings. At the end of 2011, we launched Del Valle Fresh , an orangeade, in Venezuela, which contributed significantly to incremental volume growth in this country during 2012. During 2012, we launched two new presentations for our sparkling beverage portfolio: a 0.355-liter non-returnable PET presentation and a 1-liter non-returnable PET presentation.

 

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The following table highlights historical total sales volume and sales volume mix in Venezuela:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2012      2011     2010  

Total Sales Volume

  

Total (millions of unit cases)

     207.7         189.8        211.0   

Growth (%)

     9.4         (10.0     (6.3

Unit Case Volume Mix by Category

     (in percentages)   

Sparkling beverages

     87.9         91.7        91.3   

Water (1)

     5.6         5.4        6.5   

Still beverages

     6.5         2.9        2.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100.0         100.0        100.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes bulk water volume.

We have implemented a product portfolio rationalization strategy that allows us to minimize the impact of certain operating disruptions that have been recurrent in Venezuela over the last several years. During 2011, we faced a 26-day strike at one of our Venezuelan production and distribution facilities and a difficult economic environment that prevented us from growing sales volume of our products. As a result, our sparkling beverage volume decreased by 9.6%.

In 2012, multiple serving presentations represented 79.9% of total sparkling beverages sales volume in Venezuela, a 140 basis points increase compared to 2011. In 2012, returnable presentations represented 7.5% of total sparkling beverages sales volume in Venezuela, a 50 basis points decrease compared to 2011. Total sales volume was 207.7 million unit cases in 2012, an increase of 9.4% compared to 189.8 million unit cases in 2011.

Seasonality

Sales of our products are seasonal, as our sales levels generally increase during the summer months of each country and during the Christmas holiday season. In Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Venezuela, we typically achieve our highest sales during the summer months of April through September as well as during the Christmas holidays in December. In Brazil and Argentina, our highest sales levels occur during the summer months of October through March and the Christmas holidays in December.

Marketing

We, in conjunction with The Coca-Cola Company, have developed a marketing strategy to promote the sale and consumption of our products. We rely extensively on advertising, sales promotions and retailer support programs to target the particular preferences of our consumers. Our consolidated marketing expenses in 2012, net of contributions by The Coca-Cola Company, were Ps. 3,681 million. The Coca-Cola Company contributed an additional Ps. 3,018 million in 2012, which mainly includes contributions for coolers, bottles and cases. Through the use of advanced information technology, we have collected customer and consumer information that allow us to tailor our marketing strategies to target different types of customers located in each of our territories and to meet the specific needs of the various markets we serve.

Retailer Support Programs . Support programs include providing retailers with point-of-sale display materials and consumer sales promotions, such as contests, sweepstakes and the giveaway of product samples.

Coolers . Cooler distribution among retailers is important for the visibility and consumption of our products and to ensure that they are sold at the proper temperature.

Advertising . We advertise in all major communications media. We focus our advertising efforts on increasing brand recognition by consumers and improving our customer relations. National advertising campaigns are designed and proposed by The Coca-Cola Company’s local affiliates, with our input at the local or regional level.

 

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Channel Marketing . In order to provide more dynamic and specialized marketing of our products, our strategy is to classify our markets and develop targeted efforts for each consumer segment or distribution channel. Our principal channels are small retailers, “on-premise” consumption such as restaurants and bars, supermarkets and third party distributors. Presence in these channels entails a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the purchasing patterns and preferences of various groups of beverage consumers in each of the different types of locations or distribution channels. In response to this analysis, we tailor our product, price, packaging and distribution strategies to meet the particular needs of and exploit the potential of each channel.

Multi-Segmentation . We have been implementing a multi-segmentation strategy in the majority of our markets. This strategy consists of the implementation of different product/price/package portfolios by market cluster or group. These clusters are defined based on consumption occasion, competitive intensity and socio-economic levels, rather than solely on the types of distribution channels.

Client Value Management . We have been transforming our commercial models to focus on our customers’ value potential using a value-based segmentation approach to capture the industry’s potential. We started the rollout of this new model in our Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Brazil operations in 2009 and have covered close to 95% of our total volumes as of the end of 2012, including the later rollout in Argentina and, more recently, in Venezuela.

We believe that the implementation of these strategies described above also enables us to respond to competitive initiatives with channel-specific responses as opposed to market-wide responses. In addition, it allows us to be more efficient in the way we go to market and invest our marketing resources in those segments that could provide a higher return. Our marketing, segmentation and distribution activities are facilitated by our management information systems. We have invested significantly in creating these systems, including in hand-held computers to support the gathering of product, consumer and delivery information for most of our sales routes throughout our territories.

Product Sales and Distribution

The following table provides an overview of our distribution centers and the retailers to which we sell our products:

 

     Product Distribution Summary
as of December 31, 2012
 
     Mexico and  Central
America (1)
     South  America (2)      Venezuela  

Distribution centers

     149         64         33   

Retailers (3)

     956,618         653,321         209,232   

 

(1) Includes Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.
(2) Includes Colombia, Brazil and Argentina.
(3) Estimated.

We continuously evaluate our distribution model in order to fit with the local dynamics of the marketplace and analyze the way we go to market, recognizing different service needs from our customers, while looking for a more efficient distribution model. As part of this strategy, we are rolling out a variety of new distribution models throughout our territories looking for improvements in our distribution network.

We use several sales and distribution models depending on market, geographic conditions and the customer’s profile: (1) the pre-sale system, which separates the sales and delivery functions, permitting trucks to be loaded with the mix of products that retailers have previously ordered, thereby increasing both sales and distribution efficiency, (2) the conventional truck route system, in which the person in charge of the delivery makes immediate sales from inventory available on the truck, (3) a hybrid distribution system, where the same truck carries product available for immediate sale and product previously ordered through the pre-sale system, (4) the telemarketing system, which could be combined with pre-sales visits and (5) sales through third-party wholesalers of our products.

 

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As part of the pre-sale system, sales personnel also provide merchandising services during retailer visits, which we believe enhance the shopper experience at the point of sale. We believe that an adequate number of service visits to retailers and frequency of deliveries are essential elements in an effective selling and distribution system for our products.

Our distribution centers range from large warehousing facilities and re-loading centers to small deposit centers. In addition to our fleet of trucks, we distribute our products in certain locations through electric carts and hand-trucks in order to comply with local environmental and traffic regulations. In some of our territories, we retain third parties to transport our finished products from the bottling plants to the distribution centers.

Mexico . We contract with a subsidiary of FEMSA for the transportation of finished products to our distribution centers from our production facilities. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Related Party Transactions.” From the distribution centers, we then distribute our finished products to retailers through our own fleet of trucks.

In Mexico, we sell a majority of our beverages at small retail stores to consumers who may take the beverages for consumption at home or elsewhere. We also sell products through the “on-premise” consumption segment, supermarkets and other locations. The “on-premise” consumption segment consists of sales through sidewalk stands, restaurants, bars and various types of dispensing machines as well as sales through point-of-sale programs in stadiums, concert halls, auditoriums and theaters.

Brazil. In Brazil, we sold 31.9% of our total sales volume through supermarkets in 2012. Also in Brazil, the delivery of our finished products to customers is completed by a third party, while we maintain control over the selling function. In designated zones in Brazil, third-party distributors purchase our products at a discount from the wholesale price and resell the products to retailers.

Territories other than Mexico and Brazil . We distribute our finished products to retailers through a combination of our own fleet of trucks and third party distributors. In most of our territories, an important part of our total sales volume is sold through small retailers, with low supermarket penetration.

Competition

Although we believe that our products enjoy wider recognition and greater consumer loyalty than those of our principal competitors, the markets in the territories in which we operate are highly competitive. Our principal competitors are local Pepsi bottlers and other bottlers and distributors of national and regional beverage brands. We face increased competition in many of our territories from producers of low price beverages, commonly referred to as “B brands.” A number of our competitors in Central America, Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina offer beer in addition to sparkling beverages, still beverages, and water, which may enable them to achieve distribution efficiencies.

Price discounting and packaging have joined consumer sales promotions, customer service and non-price retailer incentives as the primary means of competition among bottlers. We compete by seeking to offer products at an attractive price in the different segments in our markets and by building on the value of our brands. We believe that the introduction of new products and new presentations has been a significant competitive technique that allows us to increase demand for our products, provide different options to consumers and increase new consumption opportunities. See “—Sales Overview.”

Mexico and Central America . Our principal competitors in Mexico are bottlers of Pepsi products, whose territories overlap but are not co-extensive with our own. We compete with Organización Cultiba, S.A.B. de C.V., a joint venture recently formed by Grupo Embotelladoras Unidas, S.A.B. de C.V., the former Pepsi bottler in central and southeast Mexico, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, and Empresas Polar, S.A., the leading beer distributor and Pepsi bottler in Venezuela. Our main competition in the juice category in Mexico is Grupo Jumex. In the water category, Bonafont , a water brand owned by Grupo Danone, is our main competition. In addition, we compete with Cadbury Schweppes in sparkling beverages and with other national and regional brands in our Mexican territories, as well as low-price producers, such as Ajemex, S.A. de C.V. and Consorcio AGA, S.A. de C.V., that offer various presentations of sparkling and still beverages.

 

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In the countries that comprise our Central America region, our main competitors are Pepsi and Big Cola bottlers. In Guatemala and Nicaragua, we compete with a joint venture between AmBev and The Central American Bottler Corporation. In Costa Rica, our principal competitor is Florida Bebidas S.A., subsidiary of Florida Ice and Farm Co. In Panama, our main competitor is Cervecería Nacional, S.A. We also face competition from “B brands” offering multiple serving size presentations in some Central American countries.

South America (excluding Venezuela) . Our principal competitor in Colombia is Postobón, a well-established local bottler that sells flavored sparkling beverages (under the brands Postobón and Speed ), some of which have a wide consumption preference, such as manzana Postobón (apple Postobón), which is the second most popular flavor in the Colombian sparkling beverage industry in terms of total sales volume. Postobón also sells Pepsi products. Postobón is a vertically integrated producer, the owners of which hold other significant commercial interests in Colombia. We also compete with low-price producers, such as the producers of Big Cola , which principally offer multiple serving size presentations in the sparkling and still beverage industry.

In Brazil, we compete against AmBev, a Brazilian company with a portfolio of brands that includes Pepsi , local brands with flavors such as guaraná, and proprietary beer brands. We also compete against “B brands” or “Tubainas,” which are small, local producers of low-cost flavored sparkling beverages in multiple serving presentations that represent a significant portion of the sparkling beverage market.

In Argentina, our main competitor is Buenos Aires Embotellador S.A. (BAESA), a Pepsi bottler, which is owned by Argentina’s principal brewery, Quilmes Industrial S.A., and indirectly controlled by AmBev. In addition, we compete with a number of competitors offering generic, low-priced sparkling beverages as well as many other generic products and private label proprietary supermarket brands.

Venezuela . In Venezuela, our main competitor is Pepsi-Cola Venezuela, C.A., a joint venture formed between PepsiCo and Empresas Polar, S.A., the leading beer distributor in the country. We also compete with the producers of Big Cola in part of the country.

Raw Materials

Pursuant to our bottler agreements, we are authorized to manufacture, sell and distribute Coca-Cola trademark beverages within specific geographic areas, and we are required to purchase in some of our territories for all Coca-Cola trademark beverages concentrate from companies designated by The Coca-Cola Company and sweeteners from companies authorized by The Coca-Cola Company. Concentrate prices for sparkling beverages are determined as a percentage of the weighted average retail price in local currency net of applicable taxes. Although The Coca-Cola Company has the right to unilaterally set the price of concentrates, in practice this percentage has historically been set pursuant to periodic negotiations with The Coca-Cola Company.

As part of the cooperation framework that we reached with The Coca-Cola Company at the end of 2006, The Coca-Cola Company provides a relevant portion of the funds derived from the concentrate increase for marketing support of our sparkling and still beverages portfolio. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Major Shareholders—Cooperation Framework with The Coca-Cola Company.”

In addition to concentrate, we purchase sweeteners, carbon dioxide, resin and preforms to make plastic bottles, finished plastic and glass bottles, cans, caps and fountain containers, as well as other packaging materials and raw materials. Sweeteners are combined with water to produce basic syrup, which is added to the concentrate as the sweetener for most of our beverages. Our bottler agreements provide that, with respect to Coca-Cola trademark beverages, these materials may be purchased only from suppliers approved by The Coca-Cola Company, including affiliates of FEMSA. Prices for packaging materials and HFCS historically have been determined with reference to the U.S. dollar, although the local currency equivalent in a particular country is subject to price volatility in accordance with changes in exchange rates. Our most significant packaging raw material costs arise from the purchase of resin, plastic preforms to make plastic bottles and finished plastic bottles, which we obtain from international and local producers. The prices of these materials are tied to crude oil prices and global resin supply. In recent years we have experienced volatility in the prices we pay for these materials. Across our territories, our average price for resin in U.S. dollars decreased approximately 6.0% in 2012 as compared to 2011.

Under our agreements with The Coca-Cola Company, we may use raw or refined sugar or HFCS as sweeteners in our products. Sugar prices in all of the countries in which we operate, other than Brazil, are subject to local regulations and other barriers to market entry that cause us to pay in excess of international market prices for sugar in certain countries. In recent years, international sugar prices experienced significant volatility.

 

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None of the materials or supplies that we use is presently in short supply, although the supply of specific materials could be adversely affected by strikes, weather conditions, governmental controls or national emergency situations.

Mexico and Central America . In Mexico, we purchase our returnable plastic bottles from Graham Packaging México, S.A. de C.V., known as Graham, which is the exclusive supplier of returnable plastic bottles to The Coca-Cola Company and its bottlers in Mexico. We mainly purchase resin from Indorama Ventures Polymers México, S. de R.L. de C.V. (formerly Arteva Specialties, S. de R.L. de C.V.), M. & G. Polímeros México, S.A. de C.V. and DAK Resinas Americas Mexico, S.A. de C.V., which ALPLA México, S.A. de C.V., known as ALPLA, and Envases Universales de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V. manufacture into non-returnable plastic bottles for us.

We purchase all of our cans from Fábricas de Monterrey, S.A. de C.V., known as FAMOSA, and Envases Universales de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V., through Promotora Mexicana de Embotelladoras, S.A. de C.V., known as PROMESA, a cooperative of Coca-Cola bottlers, in which, as of March 8, 2013, we hold a 30.0% equity interest. We mainly purchase our glass bottles from EXCO Integral Services, S.A. de C.V. (formerly Compañía Vidriera, S.A. de C.V., or VITRO), FEVISA Industrial, S.A. de C.V., known as FEVISA, and Glass & Silice, S.A. de C.V., (formerly Vidriera de Chihuahua, S.A. de C.V., or VICHISA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Holding, S.A. de C.V. (formerly FEMSA Cerveza), currently a wholly owned subsidiary of the Heineken Group.

We purchase sugar from, among other suppliers, Piasa and Beta San Miguel, S.A. de C.V., both sugar cane producers in which, as of March 8, 2013, we held an approximate 26.1% and 2.7% equity interest, respectively. We purchase HFCS from CP Ingredientes, S.A. de C.V. and Almidones Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V., known as Almex.

Sugar prices in Mexico are subject to local regulations and other barriers to market entry that cause us to pay higher prices than those paid in the international market for sugar. As a result, sugar prices in Mexico have no correlation to international market prices for sugar. In 2012, sugar prices decreased approximately 15% as compared to 2011.

In Central America, the majority of our raw materials such as glass and plastic bottles are purchased from several local suppliers. We purchase all of our cans from PROMESA. Sugar is available from suppliers that represent several local producers. Local sugar prices, in the countries that comprise the region, have increased mainly due to volatility in international prices. In Costa Rica, we acquire plastic non-returnable bottles from ALPLA C.R. S.A., and in Nicaragua we acquire such plastic bottles from ALPLA Nicaragua, S.A.

South America (excluding Venezuela) . In Colombia, we use sugar as a sweetener in most of our products, which we buy from several domestic sources. In 2011, we started to use HFCS as an alternative sweetener for our products. We purchase HFCS from Archer Daniels Midland Company. We purchase plastic bottles from Amcor and Tapón Corona de Colombia S.A. We purchase all our glass bottles from Peldar O-I and cans from Crown, both suppliers in which Grupo Ardila Lulle, owners of our competitor Postobón, own a minority equity interest. Glass bottles and cans are available only from these local sources.

Sugar is available in Brazil at local market prices, which historically have been similar to international prices. Sugar prices in Brazil in recent periods have been volatile, mainly due to the increased demand for sugar cane for production of alternative fuels, and our average acquisition cost for sugar in 2012 decreased approximately 24% as compared to 2011. See “Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk—Commodity Price Risk.” We purchase glass bottles, plastic bottles and cans from several domestic and international suppliers.

In Argentina, we mainly use HFCS that we purchase from several different local suppliers as a sweetener in our products instead of sugar. We purchase glass bottles, plastic cases and other raw materials from several domestic sources. We purchase plastic preforms, as well as returnable plastic bottles, at competitive prices from Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A., a local subsidiary of Embotelladora Andina S.A., a Coca-Cola bottler with operations in Argentina, Chile and Brazil, and other local suppliers. We also acquire plastic preforms from ALPLA Avellaneda S.A. and other suppliers.

 

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Venezuela . In Venezuela, we use sugar as a sweetener in most of our products, which we purchase mainly from the local market. Since 2003, from time to time, we have experienced a sugar shortage due to lower domestic production and the inability of the predominant sugar importers to obtain permission to import in a timely manner. While sugar distribution to the food and beverages industry and to retailers is controlled by the government, we did not experience any disruptions during 2012 with respect to access to sufficient sugar supply. However, we cannot assure you that we will not experience disruptions in our ability to meet our sugar requirements in the future should the Venezuelan government impose restrictive measures in the future. We buy glass bottles from one local supplier, Productos de Vidrio, S.A., but there are alternative suppliers authorized by The Coca-Cola Company. We acquire most of our plastic non-returnable bottles from ALPLA de Venezuela, S.A. and all of our aluminum cans from a local producer, Dominguez Continental, C.A.

Under current regulations promulgated by the Venezuelan authorities, our ability to import some of our raw materials and other supplies used in our production could be limited, and access to the official exchange rate for these items for us and our suppliers, including, among others, resin, aluminum, plastic caps, distribution trucks and vehicles is only achieved by obtaining proper approvals from the relevant authorities.

 

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REGULATION

We are subject to different regulations in each of the territories in which we operate. The adoption of new laws or regulations in the countries in which we operate may increase our operating costs, our liabilities or impose restrictions on our operations which, in turn, may adversely affect our financial condition, business and results. Further changes in current regulations may result in an increase in compliance costs, which may have an adverse effect on our future results or financial condition.

Price Controls

Voluntary price restraints or statutory price controls have been imposed historically in several of the countries in which we operate. Currently, there are no price controls on our products in any of the territories in which we have operations, except for those in (i) Argentina, where authorities directly supervise certain products sold through supermarkets to control inflation; and (ii) Venezuela, where the government has recently imposed price controls on certain products including bottled water. See “Item 3. Key Information—Risk Factors— Regulatory developments may adversely affect our business .”

Taxation of Sparkling Beverages

All the countries in which we operate, except for Panama, impose a value-added tax on the sale of sparkling beverages, with a rate of 16% in Mexico, 12% in Guatemala, 15% in Nicaragua, 13% in Costa Rica, 16% in Colombia (applied only to the first sale in the supply chain), 12% in Venezuela, 21% in Argentina, and 17% (Mato Grosso do Sul and Goiás) and 18% (São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro) in Brazil. Also, our Brazilian bottler is responsible for charging and collecting the value-added tax from each of its retailers, based on average retail prices for each state where we operate, defined primarily through a survey conducted by the government of each state and generally updated every three months. In addition, several of the countries in which we operate impose the following excise or other taxes:

 

   

Guatemala imposes an excise tax of 0.18 cents in local currency (Ps. 0.30 as of December 31, 2012) per liter of sparkling beverage.

 

   

Costa Rica imposes a specific tax on non-alcoholic bottled beverages based on the combination of packaging and flavor, currently assessed at 16.74 colones (Ps. 0.42 as of December 31, 2012) per 250 ml, and an excise tax currently assessed at 5.79 colones (approximately Ps. 0.15 as of December 31, 2012) per 250 ml.

 

   

Nicaragua imposes a 9.0% tax on consumption, and municipalities impose a 1% tax on our Nicaraguan gross income.

 

   

Panama imposes a 5.0% tax based on the cost of goods produced. Panama also imposes a 10% selective consumption tax on syrups, powders and concentrate.

 

   

Argentina imposes an excise tax of 8.7% on sparkling beverages containing less than 5.0% lemon juice or less than 10.0% fruit juice, and an excise tax of 4.2% on sparkling water and flavored sparkling beverages with 10.0% or more fruit juice, although this excise tax is not applicable to certain of our products.

 

   

Brazil’s federal government assesses an average production tax of approximately 4.7% and an average sales tax of approximately 10.8%. Most of these taxes are fixed, based on average retail prices in each state where we operate (VAT) or fixed by the federal government (excise and sales tax).

 

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Water Supply

In Mexico, we obtain water directly from municipal utility companies and pump water from our own wells pursuant to concessions obtained from the Mexican government on a plant-by-plant basis. Water use in Mexico is regulated primarily by the Ley de Aguas Nacionales de 1992 (as amended, the 1992 Water Law), and regulations issued thereunder, which created the Comisión Nacional del Agua (the National Water Commission). The National Water Commission is in charge of overseeing the national system of water use. Under the 1992 Water Law, concessions for the use of a specific volume of ground or surface water generally run from five to fifty-year terms, depending on the supply of groundwater in each region as projected by the National Water Commission. Concessionaires may request concession terms be extended before the expiration of the same. The Mexican government is authorized to reduce the volume of ground or surface water granted for use by a concession by whatever volume of water is not used by the concessionaire for two consecutive years. However, because the current concessions for each of our plants in Mexico do not match each plant’s projected needs for water in future years, we successfully negotiated with the Mexican government the right to transfer the unused volume under concessions from certain plants to other plants anticipating greater water usage in the future. Our concessions may be terminated if, among other things, we use more water than permitted or we fail to pay required concession-related fees and do not cure such situations in a timely manner. Although we have not undertaken independent studies to confirm the sufficiency of the existing groundwater supply, we believe that our existing concessions satisfy our current water requirements in Mexico.

In Argentina, a state water company provides water to our Alcorta plant on a limited basis; however, we believe the authorized amount meets our requirements for this plant. In our Monte Grande plant in Argentina, we pump water from our own wells, in accordance with Law No. 25.688.

In Brazil, we buy water directly from municipal utility companies and we also capture water from underground sources, wells, or surface sources (i.e., rivers), pursuant to concessions granted by the Brazilian government for each plant. According to the Brazilian Constitution, water is considered an asset of common use and can only be exploited for the national interest by Brazilians or companies formed under Brazilian law. Concessionaires and users have the responsibility for any damage to the environment. The exploitation and use of water is regulated by the Código de Mineração (Code of Mining, Decree Law No. 227/67), the Código de Águas Minerais (Mineral Water Code, Decree Law No. 7841/45), the National Water Resources Policy (Law No. 9433/97) and by regulations issued thereunder. The companies that exploit water are supervised by the Departamento Nacional de Produção Mineiral—DNPM (National Department of Mineral Production) and the National Water Agency in connection with federal health agencies, as well as state and municipal authorities. In the Jundiaí and Belo Horizonte plants, we do not exploit mineral water. In the Mogi das Cruzes and Campo Grande plants, we have all the necessary permits for the exploitation of mineral water.

In Colombia, in addition to natural spring water, we obtain water directly from our own wells and from utility companies. We are required to have a specific concession to exploit water from natural sources. Water use in Colombia is regulated by Law No. 9 of 1979 and Decrees No. 1594 of 1984 and No. 2811 of 1974. In addition, on February 6, 2012, Colombia promulgated Decree No. 303, which requires us to apply for (i) water concessions and (ii) authorization to discharge our water into public waterways. The National Institute of National Resources supervises companies that use water as a raw material for their businesses.

In Nicaragua, the use of water is regulated by the Ley General de Aguas Nacionales (National Water Law), and we obtain water directly from our own wells. In Costa Rica, the use of water is regulated by the Ley de Aguas (Water Law). In both of these countries, we own and exploit our own water wells granted to us through governmental concessions. In Guatemala, no license or permits are required to exploit water from the private wells in our own plants. In Panama, we acquire water from a state water company, and the use of water is regulated by the Reglamento de Uso de Aguas de Panamá (Panama Use of Water Regulation). In Venezuela, we use private wells in addition to water provided by the municipalities, and we have taken the appropriate actions, including actions to comply with water regulations, to have water supply available from these sources, regulated by the Ley de Aguas (Water Law).

We cannot assure you that water will be available in sufficient quantities to meet our future production needs, that we will be able to maintain our current concessions or that additional regulations relating to water use will not be adopted in the future in our territories. We believe we are in material compliance with the terms of our existing water concessions and that we are in compliance with all relevant water regulations.

 

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Environmental Matters

In all of our territories, our operations are subject to federal and state laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. In Mexico, the principal legislation is the Ley General de Equilibrio Ecológico y Protección al Ambiente (the Federal General Law for Ecological Equilibrium and Environmental Protection) or the Mexican Environmental Law and the Ley General para la Prevención y Gestión Integral de los Residuos (the General Law for the Prevention and Integral Management of Waste) which are enforced by the Secretaría del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources, or SEMARNAT). SEMARNAT can bring administrative and criminal proceedings against companies that violate environmental laws, and it also has the power to close non-complying facilities. Under the Mexican Environmental Law, rules have been promulgated concerning water, air and noise pollution and hazardous substances. In particular, Mexican environmental laws and regulations require that we file periodic reports with respect to air and water emissions and hazardous wastes and set forth standards for waste water discharge that apply to our operations. We are also subject to certain minimal restrictions on the operation of delivery trucks in Mexico City. We have implemented several programs designed to facilitate compliance with air, waste, noise and energy standards established by current Mexican federal and state environmental laws, including a program that installs catalytic converters and liquid petroleum gas in delivery trucks for our operations in Mexico City. See “—The Company—Total Sales Distribution.”

In addition, we are subject to the 1992 Water Law, enforced by the Mexican National Water Commission. The 1992 Water Law, provides that plants located in Mexico that use deep water wells to supply their water requirements must pay a fee to the local governments for the discharge of residual waste water to drainage. Pursuant to this law, certain local authorities test the quality of the waste water discharge and charge plants an additional fee for measurements that exceed certain standards published by the Mexican National Water Commission; in case of non-compliance with the law, penalties may be imposed, including closures. All of our bottler plants located in Mexico have met these standards. In addition, our plants in Apizaco and San Cristóbal are certified with ISO 14001. See “—Description of Property, Plant and Equipment.”

In our Mexican operations, we established a partnership with The Coca-Cola Company and ALPLA, a supplier of plastic bottles to us in Mexico, to create Industria Mexicana de Reciclaje (IMER), a PET recycling facility located in Toluca, Mexico. This facility started operations in 2005 and has a recycling capacity of approximately 25,000 metric tons per year from which 15,000 metric tons can be re-used in PET bottles for food packaging purposes. We have also continued contributing funds to a nationwide recycling company, ECOCE, or Ecología y Compromiso Empresarial (Environmentally Committed Companies). In addition, our plants located in Toluca, Reyes, Cuautitlán, Apizaco, San Cristobal, Morelia, Ixtacomitan, Coatepec, Poza Rica and Cuernavaca have received a Certificado de Industria Limpia (Certificate of Clean Industry).

As part of our environmental protection and sustainability strategies, in December 2009, we, jointly with strategic partners, entered into a wind energy supply agreement with a Mexican subsidiary of the Spanish wind farm developer, GAMESA Energía, S.A., or GAMESA, to supply green energy to our bottling facility in Toluca, Mexico, owned by our subsidiary, Propimex, S. de R.L. de C.V., or Propimex, and to some of our suppliers of PET bottles. The wind farm, which is located in La Ventosa, Oaxaca, is expected to generate approximately 100 thousand megawatt hours annually. The energy supply services began in April 2010. During 2010 and 2011, this wind farm provided us with approximately 45 thousand and 80 thousand megawatt hours, respectively. In 2010, GAMESA sold its interest in the Mexican subsidiary that owned the above mentioned wind farm to Iberdrola Renovables México, S.A. de C.V.

Additionally, several of our subsidiaries have entered into 20-year wind power supply agreements with Energía Alterna Istmeña, S. de R.L. de C.V. and Energía Eólica Mareña, S.A. de C.V. (together, the Mareña Renovables Wind Power Farm) to receive electrical energy for use at our production and distribution facilities throughout Mexico. The Mareña Renovables Wind Farm will be located in the state of Oaxaca and we expect that it will begin operations in 2014.

Our Central American operations are subject to several federal and state laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, which have been enacted in the last ten years, as awareness has increased in this region about the protection of the environment and the disposal of hazardous and toxic materials, as well as water usage. Our Costa Rica and Panama operations have participated in a joint effort along with the local division of The Coca-Cola Company, Misión Planeta (Mission Planet), for the collection and recycling of non-returnable plastic bottles.

 

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Our Colombian operations are subject to several Colombian federal, state and municipal laws and regulations related to the protection of the environment and the disposal of treated water and toxic and hazardous materials. These laws include the control of atmospheric emissions, noise emissions, disposal of treated water and strict limitations on the use of chlorofluorocarbons. For our plants in Colombia, we have obtained the Certificación Ambiental Fase IV (Phase IV Environmental Certificate) demonstrating our compliance at the highest level with relevant Colombian regulations. We are also engaged in nationwide reforestation programs, and national campaigns for the collection and recycling of glass and plastic bottles. In 2011, jointly with the FEMSA Foundation, we were commended with the “Western Hemisphere Corporate Citizenship Award” for the social responsibility programs we carried out to respond to the extreme weather experienced in Colombia in 2010 and 2011, known locally as the “winter emergency.” In addition, we also obtained the ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and PAS 220 certifications for our plants located in Medellin, Cali, Bogota, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga and La Calera, as recognition for the highest quality and food harmlessness in our production processes. Our six plants joined a small group of companies that have obtained these certifications.

Our Venezuelan operations are subject to several Venezuelan federal, state and municipal laws and regulations related to the protection of the environment. The most relevant of these laws are the Ley Orgánica del Ambiente (the Organic Environmental Law), the Ley Sobre Sustancias, Materiales y Desechos Peligrosos (the Substance, Material and Dangerous Waste Law), the Ley Penal del Ambiente (the Criminal Environmental Law) and the Ley de Aguas (the Water Law). Since the enactment of the Organic Environmental Law in 1995, our Venezuelan subsidiary has presented the proper authorities with plans to bring our production facilities and distribution centers into compliance with applicable laws, which mainly consist of building or expanding the capacity of water treatment plants in our bottling facilities. Even though we have had to adjust some of the originally proposed timelines due to construction delays, in 2009, we completed the construction and received all the required permits to operate a new water treatment plant in our bottling facility located in the city of Barcelona. At the end of 2011, we concluded the construction of a new water treatment plant in our bottling plant in the city of Valencia, which started operations in February 2012. During 2011, we also commenced construction of a new water treatment plant in our Antimano bottling plant in Caracas, which construction was concluded during the second quarter of 2012. We are also concluding the process of obtaining the necessary authorizations and licenses before we can begin the construction and expansion of our current water treatment plant in our bottling facility in Maracaibo. In December 2011, we obtained ISO 14000 certification for all of our plants in Venezuela.

In addition, in December 2010, the Venezuelan government approved the Ley Integral de Gestión de la Basura (Comprehensive Waste Management Law), which regulates solid waste management and which may be applicable to manufacturers of products for mass consumption. The full scope of this law has not yet been established.

Our Brazilian operations are subject to several federal, state and municipal laws and regulations related to the protection of the environment. Among the most relevant laws and regulations are those dealing with the emission of toxic and hazardous gases and disposal of wastewater and solid waste, soil contamination by hazardous chemicals, which impose penalties, such as fines, facility closures or criminal charges depending upon the level of non-compliance.

Our production plant located in Jundiaí has been recognized by the Brazilian authorities for its compliance with environmental regulations and for having standards well above those imposed by the law. The plant has been certified for (i) ISO 9001 since 1993; (ii) ISO 14001 since March 1997; (iii) norm OHSAS 18001 since 2005; (iv) ISO 22000 since 2007; and (v) PAS: 220 since 2010. In Brazil it is also necessary to obtain concessions from the government to cast drainage. In December 2010, we increased the capacity of the water treatment plant in our Jundiaí facility. In 2012, our production plants in Jundiaí and Mogi das Cruzes were certified in standard FSSC22000; our plant located in Campo Grande in the process of obtaining this certification as well.

In Brazil, a municipal regulation of the City of São Paulo, implemented pursuant to Law 13.316/2002, came into effect in May 2008. This regulation requires us to collect for recycling a specified annual percentage of plastic bottles made from PET sold in the City of São Paulo; such percentage increases each year. Beginning in May 2011, we were required to collect for recycling 90% of the PET bottles sold in the City of São Paulo. Currently, we are not able to collect the entire required volume of PET bottles we sell in the City of São Paulo for recycling. If we do not meet the requirements of this regulation, which we believe to be more onerous than those imposed by the countries with the highest recycling standards, we could be fined and be subject to other sanctions, such as the suspension of operations in any of our plants and/or distribution centers located in the City of São Paulo.

 

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In May 2008, we and other bottlers in the City of São Paulo, through the Associação Brasileira das Indústrias de Refrigerantes e de Bebidas Não-alcoólicas (Brazilian Soft Drink and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association, or ABIR), filed a motion requesting a court to overturn this regulation due to the impossibility of compliance. In addition, in November 2009, in response to a municipal authority request for us to demonstrate the destination of the PET bottles sold in São Paulo, we filed a motion presenting all of our recycling programs and requesting a more practical timeline to comply with the requirements of the law. In October 2010, the municipal authority of São Paulo levied a fine on our Brazilian operating subsidiary of 250,000 Brazilian reais (approximately Ps. 1,548,874 as of December 31, 2012) on the grounds that the report submitted by our Brazilian operating subsidiary did not comply with the 75% proper disposal requirement for the period from May 2008 to May 2010. We filed an appeal against this fine. In July 2012, the State Appellate Court of São Paulo rendered a decision admitting the interlocutory appeal filed on behalf of ABIR in order to suspend the fines and other sanctions to ABIR’s associated companies, including our Brazilian subsidiary, for alleged noncompliance with the municipal regulation up to the final resolution of the lawsuit. We are currently awaiting final resolution on both matters.

In August 2010, Law No. 12.305/2010 established the Brazilian National Solid Waste Policy. This policy is based on the principle of shared responsibility between the government, companies and the public, and provides for the post-consumption return of products to companies and requires public authorities to implement waste management programs. This law is regulated by Federal Decree No. 7.404/2010, and was published in December 2010. We are currently discussing with the relevant authorities the impact this law may have on Brazilian companies in complying with the regulation in effect in the City of São Paulo. In response to the Brazilian National Solid Waste Policy, in December 2012, a proposal was provided to the Ministry of the Environment by almost 30 associations involved in the packaging sector, including ABIR in its capacity as representative for The Coca-Cola Company, our Brazilian subsidiary and other bottlers. The agreement proposed creating a “coalition” to implement systems for reverse logistics packaging non-dangerous waste that make up the dry fraction of municipal solid waste or equivalent. The goal of the proposal is to create methodologies for sustainable development, and protect the environment, society and the economy. We have not yet received a response from the Ministry of Environment.

Our Argentine operations are subject to federal and municipal laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. The most significant of these are regulations concerning waste water discharge, which are enforced by the Secretaría de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable (the Ministry of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development) and the Organismo Provincial para el Desarrollo Sostenible (the Provincial Organization for Sustainable Development) for the province of Buenos Aires. Our Alcorta plant is in compliance with environmental standards and we have been certified for ISO 14001:2004 for the plants and operative units in Buenos Aires.

For all of our plant operations, we employ an environmental management system: Sistema de Administración Ambiental (Environmental Administration System, or EKOSYSTEM) that is contained within the Sistema Integral de Calidad (Integral Quality System or SICKOF).

We have expended, and may be required to expend in the future, funds for compliance with and remediation under local environmental laws and regulations. Currently, we do not believe that such costs will have a material adverse effect on our results or financial condition. However, since environmental laws and regulations and their enforcement are becoming increasingly stringent in our territories, and there is increased recognition by local authorities of the need for higher environmental standards in the countries where we operate, changes in current regulations may result in an increase in costs, which may have an adverse effect on our future results or financial condition. Management is not aware of any significant pending regulatory changes that would require a significant amount of additional remedial capital expenditures.

We do not believe that our business activities pose a material risk to the environment, and we believe that we are in material compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

Other regulations

In December 2009, the Venezuelan government issued a decree requiring a reduction in energy consumption by at least 20% for industrial companies whose consumption is greater than two megawatts per hour and to submit an energy-usage reduction plan. Some of our bottling operations in Venezuela outside of Caracas met this threshold and we submitted a plan, which included the purchase of generators for our plants. In January 2010, the Venezuelan government subsequently implemented power cuts and other measures for all industries in Caracas whose consumption was above 35 kilowatts per hour.

 

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In January 2010, the Venezuelan government amended the Ley para la Defensa y Acceso a las Personas a los Bienes y Servicios (Access to Goods and Services Defense Law). Any violation by a company that produces, distributes and sells goods and services could lead to fines, penalties or the confiscation of the assets used to produce, distribute and sell these goods without compensation. Although we believe we are in compliance with this law, consumer protection laws in Venezuela are subject to continuing review and changes, and any such changes could lead to an adverse impact on us.

In July 2011, the Venezuelan government passed the Ley de Costos y Precios Justos (Fair Costs and Prices Law). The purpose of this law is to establish the regulations and administrative processes necessary to maintain the price stability of, and equal access to, goods and services. The law also creates the National Ministry of Costs and Prices, whose main role is to oversee price controls and set maximum retail prices on certain consumer goods and services. Of our products, only certain of our bottled water beverages were affected by these regulations, which mandated to lower our sale prices as of April 2012. Any failure to comply with this law would result in fines, temporary suspension or the closure of operations. While we are currently in compliance with this law, we cannot assure you that the Venezuelan government’s future regulation of goods and services will not result in a forced reduction of prices in other of our products, which could have a negative effect on our results of operations.

In May 2012, the Venezuelan government adopted significant changes to labor regulations. This amendment to Venezuela’s labor regulations could have a negative impact on our business and operations. The principal changes that impact our operations are: (i) the requirement that employee terminations are now subject to governmental authorization; (ii) retroactive assessments for any modifications to our severance payment system; (iii) the reduction of the maximum daily and weekly work hours (from 44 to 40 weekly); and (iv) the increase in obligatory weekly breaks, prohibiting any corresponding reduction in salaries.

In November 2012, the government of the Province of Buenos Aires adopted Law No. 14,394, which increased the tax rate applied to product sales within the Province of Buenos Aires. If the products are manufactured in plants located in the territory of the Province of Buenos Aires, Law No. 14,394 increases the tax rate from 1% to 1.75%; if the products are manufactured in any other Argentine province, the law increases the tax rate from 3% to 4%.

In January 2012, the Costa Rican government approved a decree which regulates the sale of food and beverages in schools. The decree came into effect in 2012. Enforcement of this law will be gradual, from 2012 to 2014, depending on the specific characteristics of the food and beverage in question. According to the decree, the sale of specific sparkling beverages and still beverages that contain sugar, syrup or HFCS in any type of presentation in schools is prohibited. We will still be allowed to sell water and certain still beverages in schools. We cannot assure you that the Costa Rican government will not further restrict sales of other of our products in schools in the future; any such further restrictions could lead to an adverse impact on our results of operations.

In December 2012, the Costa Rican government repealed Article 61 of their Código Fiscal (Fiscal Code), which had allowed Costa Rican subsidiaries to follow certain specified procedures to prevent tax withholdings on dividends paid to parent companies.

 

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BOTTLER AGREEMENTS

Coca-Cola Bottler Agreements

Bottler agreements are the standard agreements for each territory that The Coca-Cola Company enters into with bottlers outside the United States. Pursuant to our bottler agreements, we are authorized to manufacture, sell and distribute Coca-Cola trademark beverages within specific geographic areas, and we are required to purchase in some of our territories for all Coca-Cola trademark beverages concentrate from companies designated by The Coca-Cola Company and sweeteners from companies authorized by The Coca-Cola Company.

These bottler agreements also provide that we will purchase our entire requirement of concentrate for Coca-Cola trademark beverages from The Coca-Cola Company and other authorized suppliers at prices, terms of payment and on other terms and conditions of supply as determined from time to time by The Coca-Cola Company at its sole discretion. Concentrate prices for sparkling beverages are determined as a percentage of the weighted average retail price in local currency, net of applicable taxes. Although the price multipliers used to calculate the cost of concentrate and the currency of payment, among other terms, are set by The Coca-Cola Company at its sole discretion, we set the price of products sold to customers at our discretion, subject to the applicability of price restraints. We have the exclusive right to distribute Coca-Cola trademark beverages for sale in our territories in authorized containers of the nature prescribed by the bottler agreements and currently used by our company. These containers include various configurations of cans and returnable and non-returnable bottles made of glass and plastic and fountain containers.

The bottler agreements include an acknowledgment by us that The Coca-Cola Company is the sole owner of the trademarks that identify the Coca-Cola trademark beverages and of the secret formulas with which The Coca-Cola Company’s concentrates are made. Subject to our exclusive right to distribute Coca-Cola trademark beverages in our territories, The Coca-Cola Company reserves the right to import and export Coca-Cola trademark beverages to and from each of our territories. Our bottler agreements do not contain restrictions on The Coca-Cola Company’s ability to set the price of concentrates charged to our subsidiaries and do not impose minimum marketing obligations on The Coca-Cola Company. The prices at which we purchase concentrates under the bottler agreements may vary materially from the prices we have historically paid. However, under our bylaws and the shareholders agreement among certain subsidiaries of The Coca-Cola Company and certain subsidiaries of FEMSA, an adverse action by The Coca-Cola Company under any of the bottler agreements may result in a suspension of certain voting rights of the directors appointed by The Coca-Cola Company. This provides us with limited protection against The Coca-Cola Company’s ability to raise concentrate prices to the extent that such increase is deemed detrimental to us pursuant to such shareholder agreement and our bylaws. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Major Shareholders—The Shareholders Agreement.”

The Coca-Cola Company has the ability, at its sole discretion, to reformulate any of the Coca-Cola trademark beverages and to discontinue any of the Coca-Cola trademark beverages, subject to certain limitations, so long as all Coca-Cola trademark beverages are not discontinued. The Coca-Cola Company may also introduce new beverages in our territories in which case we have a right of first refusal with respect to the manufacturing, packaging, distribution and sale of such new beverages subject to the same obligations as then exist with respect to the Coca-Cola trademark beverages under the bottler agreements. The bottler agreements prohibit us from producing, bottling or handling beverages other than Coca-Cola trademark beverages, or other products or packages that would imitate, infringe upon, or cause confusion with the products, trade dress, containers or trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company, except under the authority of, or with the consent of, The Coca-Cola Company. The bottler agreements also prohibit us from acquiring or holding an interest in a party that engages in such restricted activities. The bottler agreements impose restrictions concerning the use of certain trademarks, authorized containers, packaging and labeling of The Coca-Cola Company so as to conform to policies prescribed by The Coca-Cola Company. In particular, we are obligated to:

 

   

maintain plant and equipment, staff and distribution facilities capable of manufacturing, packaging and distributing the Coca-Cola trademark beverages in authorized containers in accordance with our bottler agreements and in sufficient quantities to satisfy fully the demand in our territories;

 

   

undertake adequate quality control measures prescribed by The Coca-Cola Company;

 

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develop, stimulate and satisfy fully the demand for Coca-Cola trademark beverages using all approved means, which includes the investment in advertising and marketing plans;

 

   

maintain a sound financial capacity as may be reasonably necessary to assure performance by us and our affiliates of our obligations to The Coca-Cola Company; and

 

   

submit annually to The Coca-Cola Company our marketing, management, promotional and advertising plans for the ensuing year.

The Coca-Cola Company contributed a significant portion of our total marketing expenses in our territories during 2012 and has reiterated its intention to continue providing such support as part of our cooperation framework. Although we believe that The Coca-Cola Company will continue to provide funds for advertising and marketing, it is not obligated to do so. Consequently, future levels of advertising and marketing support provided by The Coca-Cola Company may vary materially from the levels historically provided. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Major Shareholders—The Shareholders Agreement” and “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Major Shareholders—Cooperation Framework with The Coca-Cola Company.”

We have separate bottler agreements with The Coca-Cola Company for each of the territories in which we operate, on substantially the same terms and conditions. These bottler agreements are automatically renewable for ten-year terms, subject to the right of either party to give prior notice that it does not wish to renew a specific agreement.

As of December 31, 2012, we had eight bottler agreements in Mexico: (i) the agreements for Mexico’s Valley territory, which expire in June 2013 and April 2016, (ii) the agreements for the Central territory, which expire in August 2013, May 2015 and July 2016, (iii) the agreement for the Northeast territory, which expires in September 2014, (iv) the agreement for the Bajio territory, which expires in May 2015, and (v) the agreement for the Southeast territory, which expires in June 2013. Our bottler agreements with The Coca-Cola Company will expire for our territories in other countries as follows: Argentina in September 2014; Brazil in April 2014; Colombia in June 2014; Venezuela in August 2016; Guatemala in March 2015; Costa Rica in September 2017; Nicaragua in May 2016 and Panama in November 2014.

The bottler agreements are subject to termination by The Coca-Cola Company in the event of default by us. The default provisions include limitations on the change in ownership or control of our company and the assignment or transfer of the bottler agreements and are designed to preclude any person not acceptable to The Coca-Cola Company from obtaining an assignment of a bottler agreement or from acquiring our company independently of other rights set forth in the shareholders’ agreement. These provisions may prevent changes in our principal shareholders, including mergers or acquisitions involving sales or dispositions of our capital stock, which will involve an effective change of control, without the consent of The Coca-Cola Company. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Major Shareholders—The Shareholders Agreement.”

We have also entered into tradename license agreements with The Coca-Cola Company pursuant to which we are authorized to use certain trademark names of The Coca-Cola Company with our corporate name. These agreements have a ten-year term and are automatically renewed for ten-year terms, but are terminated if we cease to manufacture, market, sell and distribute Coca-Cola trademark products pursuant to the bottler agreements or if the shareholders agreement is terminated. The Coca-Cola Company also has the right to terminate a license agreement if we use its trademark names in a manner not authorized by the bottler agreements.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Over the past several years, we made significant capital investments to modernize our facilities and improve operating efficiency and productivity, including:

 

   

increasing the annual capacity of our bottling plants by installing new production lines;

 

   

installing clarification facilities to process different types of sweeteners;

 

   

installing plastic bottle-blowing equipment;

 

   

modifying equipment to increase flexibility to produce different presentations, including faster sanitation and changeover times on production lines; and

 

   

closing obsolete production facilities.

See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—Capital Expenditures.”

As of December 31, 2012, we owned 37 bottling plants company-wide. By country, as of such date, we had sixteen bottling facilities in Mexico, five in Central America, six in Colombia, four in Venezuela, four in Brazil and two in Argentina.

As of December 31, 2012, we operated 246 distribution centers, approximately 50% of which were in our Mexican territories. As of such date, we owned more than 86% of these distribution centers and leased the remainder. See “—The Company—Product Sales and Distribution.”

We maintain an “all risk” insurance policy covering our properties (owned and leased), machinery and equipment and inventories as well as losses due to business interruptions. The policy covers damages caused by natural disaster, including hurricane, hail, earthquake and damages caused by human acts, including explosion, fire, vandalism, riot and losses incurred in connection with goods in transit. In addition, we maintain an “all risk” liability insurance policy that covers product liability. We purchase our insurance coverage through an insurance broker. In most cases the policies are issued by Allianz México, S.A., Compañía de Seguros, and the coverage is partially reinsured in the international reinsurance market.

The table below summarizes by country principal use, installed capacity and percentage utilization of our production facilities:

Bottling Facility Summary

As of December 31, 2012

 

Country

   Installed Capacity
(thousands of unit
cases)
     Utilization (1)
(%)
 

Mexico

     2,671,963         62.0   

Guatemala

     35,527         77.0   

Nicaragua

     66,516         60.0   

Costa Rica

     81,424         56.0   

Panama

     55,863         52.0   

Colombia

     514,813         49.0   

Venezuela

     288,751         69.0   

Brazil

     720,704         64.0   

Argentina

     347,307         62.0   

 

(1) Annualized rate.

 

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The table below summarizes by country plant location and facility area of our production facilities:

Bottling Facility by Location

As of December 31, 2012

 

Country

  

Plant

   Facility Area
(thousands  of sq. meters)
 

Mexico

   San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas      45   
   Cuautitlán, Estado de México      35   
   Los Reyes la Paz, Estado de México      50   
   Toluca, Estado de México      242   
   León, Guanajuato      124   
   Morelia, Michoacán      50   
   Ixtacomitán, Tabasco      117   
   Apizaco, Tlaxcala      80   
   Coatepec, Veracruz      142   
   La Pureza Altamira, Tamaulipas      300   
   Poza Rica, Veracruz      42   
   Pacífico, Estado de México      89   
   Cuernavaca, Morelos      37   
   Toluca, Estado de México      41   
   San Juan del Río, Querétaro      84   
   Querétaro, Querétaro      80   

Guatemala

   Guatemala City      47   

Nicaragua

   Managua      54   

Costa Rica

   Calle Blancos, San José      52   
   Coronado, San José      14   

Panama

   Panama City      29   

Colombia

   Barranquilla      37   
   Bogotá, DC      105   
   Bucaramanga      26   
   Cali      76   
   Manantial, Cundenamarca      67   
   Medellín      47   

Venezuela

   Antímano      15   
   Barcelona      141   
   Maracaibo      68   
   Valencia      100   

Brazil

   Campo Grande      36   
   Jundiaí      191   
   Mogi das Cruzes      119   
   Belo Horizonte      73   

Argentina

   Alcorta, Buenos Aires      73   
   Monte Grande, Buenos Aires      32   

 

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SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES

The table below sets forth all of our direct and indirect significant subsidiaries and the percentage of equity of each subsidiary we owned directly or indirectly as of December 31, 2012:

 

Name of Company

   Jurisdiction of
Incorporation
   Percentage
Owned
 

Description

Propimex, S. de R.L. de C.V

   Mexico    100.0%   Manufacturer and distributor of bottled beverages.

Controladora Interamericana de Bebidas, S. de R.L. de C.V. (1)

   Mexico    100.0%   Holding company of manufacturers and distributors of beverages.

Spal Industria Brasileira de Bebidas, S.A.

   Brazil    98.2%   Manufacturer and distributor of bottled beverages.

Coca-Cola FEMSA de Venezuela S.A.

   Venezuela    100.0%   Manufacturer and distributor of bottled beverages.

Industria Nacional de Gaseosas, S.A.

   Colombia    100.0%   Manufacturer and distributor of bottled beverages.

 

(1) On September 24, 2012, Controladora Interamericana de Bebidas, S.A. de C.V. was converted into Controladora Interamericana de Bebidas, S. de R.L. de C.V. (a limited liability company).

 

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Item 4A. Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects

General

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, our consolidated financial statements including the notes thereto. Our consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB.

Average Price Per Unit Case . We use average price per unit case to analyze average pricing trends in the different territories in which we operate. We calculate average price per unit case by dividing net sales by total sales volume. Sales of beer in Brazil, which are not included in our sales volumes, are excluded from this calculation.

Effects of Changes in Economic Conditions . Our results are affected by changes in economic conditions in Mexico and in the other countries in which we operate. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, 39.2% and 36.2%, respectively, of our total revenues were attributable to Mexico. In addition to Mexico, we also conduct operations in Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina.

Our future results may be significantly affected by the general economic and financial conditions in the countries where we operate. Decreases in economic growth rates, periods of negative growth, devaluation of local currencies, increases in inflation or interest rates and political developments may result in lower demand for our products, lower real pricing or a shift to lower margin products or lower margin presentations.

The Mexican economy continues to be heavily influenced by the U.S. economy, and therefore, further deterioration in economic conditions in, or delays in recovery of, the U.S. economy may hinder any recovery in Mexico. In addition, an increase in interest rates in Mexico would increase our cost of Mexican peso-denominated variable interest rate indebtedness and would have an adverse effect on our financial condition. Depreciation of the Mexican peso relative to the U.S. dollar increases the cost to us of a portion of the raw materials we acquire, the price of which is paid in or determined with reference to U.S. dollars, and of our debt obligations denominated in U.S. dollars and thereby may negatively affect our financial condition.

Recent Developments

Presentation in IFRS . The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in this annual report. Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. We began reporting under IFRS for the year ending December 31, 2012, with an IFRS adoption date of December 31, 2012 and a transition date to IFRS of January 1, 2011. Note 27 and Note 2 to our audited consolidated financial statements contain the reconciliations and explanations of how the transition to IFRS has affected our company’s consolidated financial position, financial performance and cash flows as of January 1 and December 31, 2011.

In connection with our adoption of IFRS, we relied on certain exemptions and exceptions from IFRS that are required or permitted in connection with the initial adoption of IFRS. The mandatory exceptions on which we relied are those relating to (1) accounting estimates; (2) non-controlling interest, to which we prospectively applied the requirements related to non-controlling interests in IAS 27, “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements,” as of the transition date; (3) the application of derecognition of financial assets and liabilities; and (4) hedge accounting.

Below we describe the optional exemptions on which we relied. See Note 27 to our audited consolidated financial statements.

 

   

Deemed Cost . An entity may elect to measure an item or all of its property, plant and equipment at its transition date at its fair value and use that fair value as its deemed cost as of that date. In addition, under IFRS 1, as a first-time adopter of IFRS, we may elect to use the revaluation of an item of property, plant and equipment made under Mexican FRS as of, or before, the transition date as the deemed cost as of the date of the revaluation if the revaluation was, as of the date of the revaluation, broadly comparable to: (i) fair value or (ii) cost or depreciated cost in accordance with IFRS, adjusted to reflect changes in a general or specific price index. The application of this exemption is detailed in Note 27.2.4(h) to our consolidated financial statements. This exemption affected our accounting in the following ways:

 

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We have presented our property, plant, and equipment and our intangible assets at IFRS historical cost in all countries.

 

   

In Mexico, under Mexican FRS, we ceased recording hyperinflationary adjustments to our property, plant and equipment as of December 31, 2007, which was the year when the Mexican economy was no longer considered hyperinflationary under Mexican FRS. According to IAS 29, “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies,” the last hyperinflationary period for the Mexican peso was in 1998. As a result of adopting IFRS, we eliminated the cumulative hyperinflation that we had recognized within long-lived assets for our Mexican operations, based on Mexican FRS, during the years 1999 through 2007, which were not deemed hyperinflationary for IFRS purposes.

 

   

In Venezuela, this IFRS historical cost represents actual historical cost in the year of acquisition, indexed for inflation in a hyperinflationary economy based on the provisions of IAS 29.

 

   

We applied the exemption from retroactively recalculating the translation differences in the financial statements of foreign operations; accordingly, as of the transition date, we reset the cumulative translation effect to retained earnings. If we had adopted the fair value methodology under IFRS, the cost of our property, plant and equipment would have been determined based on an appraisal as of the date of transition and following periods. Additionally, in relation to the cumulative translation effect, we would have been able to reclassify the translation effect only for subsidiaries in countries experiencing hyperinflation, as defined under IFRS.

 

   

Business Combinations and Acquisitions of Associated Companies and Joint Ventures . We elected not to apply IFRS 3, “Business Combinations,” to business combinations or acquisitions of associated companies or joint ventures prior to our transition date. IFRS differs from Mexican FRS particularly with respect to the recognition and valuation of employment obligations, property, plant and equipment and other liabilities. As a result, the assignment of net values would have been different under IFRS.

 

   

Borrowing Costs . We began capitalizing our borrowing costs at the transition date in accordance with IAS 23, “Borrowing Costs.” The borrowing costs included previously under Mexican FRS were subject to the deemed cost exemption mentioned in the first bullet above. If we had adopted the borrowing costs methodology under IFRS, the net values would have been different under IFRS.

Note 28 to our audited consolidated financial statements discusses new accounting pronouncements under IFRS that will become effective in 2013. We do not expect that any of these will have an impact on the presentation of our financial statements.

Recent Exchange Rate Development . In February 2013, the Venezuelan government announced a devaluation of its official exchange rate from 4.30 to 6.30 bolivars per U.S. dollar. Beginning February 2013, we will use 6.30 bolivars per U.S. dollar as the exchange rate to translate our financial statements to our reporting currency, pursuant to the applicable accounting rules. As of December 31, 2012, the financial statements were translated to Mexican pesos using the exchange rate of 4.30 bolivars per U.S. dollar. As a result of this devaluation, the balance sheet of our Venezuelan subsidiary reflected a reduction in equity of Ps. 3,456, which will be accounted for as a reduction in our cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment at the time of the devaluation in February 2013.

Recent Acquisitions . In December, 2012, we reached an agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to acquire a 51% non-controlling majority stake of CCBPI for US $688.5 million in an all-cash transaction. We closed this transaction on January 25, 2013. The implied enterprise value of 100% of CCPBI is US$ 1,350 million. We will have an option to acquire all of the remaining 49% of the capital stock of CCBPI at any time during the seven years following the closing, at the same enterprise value adjusted for a carrying cost and certain other adjustments. We will have a put option, exercisable six years after the initial closing, to sell our ownership in CCBPI back to The Coca-Cola Company at a price that will be calculated using the same EBITDA multiple used in the acquisition of the 51% stake of CCBPI, capped at the aggregate enterprise value for the amount acquired, adjusted for certain items. We will be managing the day-to-day operations of the business. The Coca-Cola Company will have certain rights on the operational business plan. Given the terms of both the options agreements and our shareholders agreement with The Coca-Cola Company, we will not consolidate the results of CCBPI. We will recognize the results of CCBPI using the equity method.

 

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In January 2013 we entered into an agreement to merge Grupo Yoli into our company. Grupo Yoli operates in Mexico, mainly in the state of Guerrero, Mexico as well as in parts of the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. The merger agreement was approved by both our and Grupo Yoli’s boards of directors and is subject to the approval of the CFC and the shareholders’ meetings of both companies. The aggregate enterprise value of this transaction was Ps. 8,806 million. We will issue approximately 42.4 million new Series L shares to the shareholders of Grupo Yoli once the transaction closes. As part of this transaction, we will increase our participation in Piasa by 9.5%. We expect to close this transaction in the second quarter of 2013.

Critical Accounting Estimates

In the application of our accounting policies, which are described in Notes 2 and 3 to our audited consolidated financial statements, management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods, if the revision affects both current and future periods.

Key sources of uncertainty of estimates. The following are the key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of uncertainty of estimates at the end of the reporting period, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.

Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising beyond our control. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.

Impairment of indefinite lived intangible assets, goodwill and other depreciable long-lived assets. Intangible assets with indefinite lives, as well as goodwill, are subject to annual impairment tests. An impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash generating unit (“CGU”) exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use.

We calculate the fair value less costs to sell based on available data from binding sales transactions in arm’s length transactions of similar assets or observable market prices, less incremental costs for disposing of the asset. In order to determine whether such assets are impaired, we initially calculate an estimation of the value in use of the cash-generating units to which such assets have been allocated. The value in use calculation requires management to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from the cash-generating unit and a suitable discount rate in order to calculate present value. We annually review the carrying value of our intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill for impairment based on recognized valuation techniques. While we believe that our estimates are reasonable, different assumptions regarding such estimates could materially affect our evaluations. Impairment losses are recognized in current earnings in the period the related impairment is determined.

We assess at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, we estimate the asset’s recoverable amount. When the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining fair value less costs to sell, recent market transactions are taken into account, if available. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly traded subsidiaries or other available fair value indicators. The key assumptions used to determine the recoverable amount for our CGUs, including a sensitivity analysis, are further explained in Notes 3.15 and 12 to our consolidated financial statements.

 

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Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with defined useful lives. Property, plant and equipment, including returnable bottles, which are expected to provide benefits over a period of more than one year, as well as intangible assets with defined useful lives are depreciated/amortized over their estimated useful lives. We base our estimates on the experience of our technical personnel as well as based on our experience in the industry for similar assets. See Notes 3.11, 11 and 12 to our consolidated financial statements.

Post-employment and other non-current employee benefits. We annually evaluate the reasonableness of the assumptions used in our post-employment and other non-current employee benefit computations. Information about such assumptions is described in Note 16 to our consolidated financial statements.

Income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. For our Mexican subsidiaries, we recognize deferred income taxes, based on their financial projections depending on whether we expect that they will incur the regular income tax (“ISR”) or the business flat tax (“IETU”) in the future. Additionally, we regularly review our deferred tax assets for recoverability, and we record a deferred tax asset based on our judgment regarding the probability of historical taxable income, projected future taxable income and the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences. See Note 24 to our consolidated financial statements.

Tax, labor and legal contingencies and provisions. We are subject to various claims and contingencies related to tax, labor and legal proceedings as described in Note 25 to our consolidated financial statements. Due to their nature, such legal proceedings involve inherent uncertainties including, but not limited to, court rulings, negotiations between affected parties and governmental actions. Management periodically assesses the probability of loss for such contingencies and accrues a provision and/or discloses the relevant circumstances, as appropriate. If the potential loss of any claim or legal proceeding is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated, we accrue a provision for the estimated loss.

Valuation of financial instruments. We are required to measure all derivative financial instruments at fair value. The fair values of derivative financial instruments are determined considering quoted prices in recognized markets. If such instruments are not traded, fair value is determined by applying techniques based on technical models, supported by sufficient reliable and verifiable data recognized in the financial sector. We base our forward price curves upon market price quotations. Management believes that the chosen valuation techniques and assumptions used are appropriate in determining the fair value of financial instruments. See Note 20 to our consolidated financial statements.

Business combinations. Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the (i) fair value of the assets transferred by us as of the acquisition date, (ii) liabilities assumed by us to the former owners of the acquire, and (iii) equity interests issued by us in exchange for control of the acquiree.

At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recognized at their fair value, except for:

 

   

deferred tax assets or liabilities, and assets or liabilities related to employee benefit arrangements, are recognized and measured in accordance with IAS 12, “Income Taxes” and IAS 19, “Employee Benefits,” respectively;

 

   

liabilities or equity instruments related to share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree or our share-based payment arrangements entered into to replace share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree are measured in accordance with IFRS 2, “Share-based Payment at the Acquisition Date,” see Note 3.23; and

 

   

assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as held for sale and measured in accordance with IFRS 5, “Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.”

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree, and the fair value of our company’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. If, after reassessment, the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed exceeds the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the fair value of our company’s previously held interest in the acquiree (if any), the excess is recognized immediately in profit or loss as a bargain purchase gain.

 

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For each business combination, we elect whether it measures the non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets.

Investments in associated companies. If we hold, directly or indirectly, 20 percent or more of the voting power of an investee, it is presumed that it has significant influence, unless it can be clearly demonstrated that this is not the case. If we hold, directly or indirectly, less than 20 percent of the voting power of a corporate investee, it is presumed that we do not have significant influence, unless such influence can be clearly demonstrated. Decisions regarding the propriety of utilizing the equity method of accounting for a less than 20 percent-owned corporate investee requires a careful evaluation of voting rights and their impact on our ability to exercise significant influence. Management considers the existence of the following circumstances, which may indicate that we are in a position to exercise significant influence over a less than 20 percent-owned corporate investee:

 

   

representation on the board of directors or equivalent governing body of the investee;

 

   

participation in policy-making processes, including participation in decisions about dividends or other distributions;

 

   

material transactions between our company and the investee;

 

   

interchange of managerial personnel; or

 

   

provision of essential technical information.

Management also considers the existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or currently convertible when assessing whether we have significant influence.

In addition, we evaluate the indicators that provide evidence of significant influence:

 

   

our extent of ownership is significant relative to other shareholdings (i.e., a lack of concentration of other shareholders);

 

   

our significant shareholders, our parent, fellow subsidiaries, or our officers, hold additional investments in the investee; and

 

   

we are a part of significant investee committees, such as the executive committee or the finance committee.

 

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Results

The following table sets forth our consolidated income statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2012     2011  
    

(in millions of Mexican pesos or millions of

U.S. dollars, except per share data)

 

Revenues:

      

Net sales

   US$ 11,332      Ps. 146,907      Ps. 122,638   

Other operating revenues

     64        832        586   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     11,396        147,739        123,224   

Cost of goods sold

     6,102        79,109        66,693   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     5,294        68,630        56,531   

Costs and expenses:

      

Administrative expenses

     480        6,217        5,140   

Selling expenses

     3,103        40,223        32,093   

Other income

     42        545        685   

Other expenses

     115        1,497        2,060   

Interest expense

     151        1,955        1,729   

Interest income

     33        424        616   

Foreign exchange gain, net

     21        272        61   

Gain on monetary position for subsidiaries in hyperinflationary economies

     —          —          61   

Market value (gain) loss on financial instruments

     (1     (13     138   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes and share of the profit of associated companies and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method

     1,542        19,992        16,794   

Income taxes

     484        6,274        5,667   

Share of the profit of associated companies and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method, net of taxes

     14        180        86   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net income

   US$ 1,072      Ps. 13,898      Ps. 11,213   

Equity holders of the parent

     1,028        13,333        10,662   

Non-controlling interest

     44        565        551   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net income

   US$ 1,072      Ps. 13,898      Ps. 11,213   

Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent (U.S. dollars and Mexican pesos):

      

Earnings per share

   US$ 0.51      Ps. 6.62      Ps. 5.72   

 

(1) Translation to U.S. dollar amounts at an exchange rate of Ps. 12.96 per US$ 1.00 solely for the convenience of the reader.

 

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Operations by Reporting Segment

The following table sets forth certain financial information for each of our reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. See Note 26 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information by reporting segment.

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2012      2011  
     (in millions of Mexican pesos)  

Total revenues

     

Mexico and Central America (1)

     66,141         51,662   

South America (excluding Venezuela) (2 )

     54,821         51,451   

Venezuela

     26,777         20,111   

Gross profit

     

Mexico and Central America (1)

     31,643         24,576   

South America (excluding Venezuela) (2)

     23,667         22,205   

Venezuela

     13,320         9,750   

 

(1) Includes Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. Includes results of Grupo Fomento Queretano from May 2012, Grupo CIMSA from December 2011 and Grupo Tampico from October 2011 in Mexico.
(2) Includes Colombia, Brazil and Argentina.

Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2011

Consolidated Results

Total Revenues. Consolidated total revenues increased 19.9% to Ps. 147,739 million in 2012, as compared to 2011, driven by double-digit total revenue growth in both divisions, including Venezuela, and including the integration of Grupo Tampico, Grupo CIMSA and Grupo Fomento Queretano into our Mexican operations. Excluding the non-comparable effect of Grupo Tampico, Grupo CIMSA and Grupo Fomento Queretano in our Mexican operations, total revenues grew 11.6%. On a currency neutral basis and excluding the non-comparable effect of Grupo Tampico, Grupo CIMSA and Grupo Fomento Queretano in Mexico, total revenues increased 15.0%.

Total sales volume increased 15.0% to 3,046.2 million unit cases in 2012, as compared to 2011. The integration of Grupo Tampico, Grupo CIMSA and Grupo Fomento Queretano in our Mexican operations accounted for 332.7 million unit cases, of which sparkling beverages represented 62.5%, water 5.1%, bulk water 27.9% and still beverages 4.5%. Excluding non-comparable effects of Grupo Tampico, Grupo CIMSA and Grupo Fomento Queretano in Mexico, total sales volumes grew 2.4% to 2,713.5 million unit cases. On the same basis, the sparkling beverage category grew 2.0%, mainly driven by the Coca-Cola brand, which accounted for more than 65% of incremental volumes. The still beverage category grew 13.5%, mainly driven by the performance of the Jugos del Valle line of business in Mexico, Venezuela and Brazil, and the Del Prado line of business in Central America, representing close to 30% of incremental volumes. Our bottled water portfolio, including bulk water, grew 0.9%, and contributed the balance.

Consolidated average price per unit case increased by 4.4%, reaching Ps. 47.27 in 2012, as compared to Ps. 45.29 in 2011. In local currency, average price per unit case increased in all of our territories mainly driven by price increases implemented during the year and higher volumes of sparkling beverages, which carry higher average prices per unit case.

Gross Profit. Our gross profit increased 21.4% to Ps. 68,630 million in 2012, as compared to 2011. Cost of goods sold increased 18.6%, mainly as a result of higher sweetener costs in Mexico during the first half of the year and the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Brazilian real, the Argentinian peso and the Mexican peso as applied to our U.S. dollar-denominated raw material costs. Gross margin reached 46.5% in 2012, an expansion of 60 basis points as compared to 2011.

 

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The components of cost of goods sold include raw materials (principally soft drink concentrate and sweeteners), packaging materials, depreciation costs attributable to our production facilities, wages and other employment costs associated with the labor force employed at our production facilities and certain overhead costs. Concentrate prices are determined as a percentage of the retail price of our products in local currency net of applicable taxes. Packaging materials, mainly PET and aluminum, and HFCS, used as a sweetener in some countries, are denominated in U.S. dollars.

Administrative and Selling Expenses. Administrative and selling expenses, as a percentage of total revenues, increased 120 basis points to 31.4% in 2012, as compared to 2011. Administrative and selling expenses, in absolute terms, increased 24.7%, mainly as a result of the integration of Grupo Tampico, Grupo CIMSA and Grupo Fomento Queretano in Mexico. In addition, administrative and selling expenses grew as a consequence of higher labor costs in Venezuela and Brazil in combination with higher labor and freight costs in Argentina, and continued marketing investment to reinforce our execution in the marketplace, widen our cooler coverage and broaden our returnable base availability across our territories. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we also recorded additional expenses related to the development of information systems and commercial capabilities in connection with our commercial models, and certain investments related, among others, to the development of new lines of business and non-carbonated beverage categories.

Comprehensive Financing Result. The term “comprehensive financing result” refers to the combined financial effects of net interest expense, net financial foreign exchange gains or losses, and net gains or losses on monetary position from the hyperinflationary countries in which we operate. Net financial foreign exchange gains or losses represent the impact of changes in foreign-exchange rates on financial assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than local currencies and gains or losses resulting from derivative financial instruments. A financial foreign exchange loss arises if a liability is denominated in a foreign currency that appreciates relative to the local currency between the date the liability is incurred or the beginning of the period, whichever comes first, and the date it is repaid or the end of the period, whichever comes first, as the appreciation of the foreign currency results in an increase in the amount of local currency, which must be exchanged to repay the specified amount of the foreign currency liability.

Comprehensive financing results in 2012 recorded an expense of Ps. 1,246 million, as compared to an expense of Ps. 1,129 million in 2011, mainly due to higher interest expenses.

Income Taxes. Income taxes increased to Ps. 6,274 million in 2012, from Ps. 5,667 million in 2011. During 2012, taxes as a percentage of income before taxes were 31.2% as compared to 33.7% in the previous year. The difference was mainly driven by the recording of an equity tax in our Colombian subsidiary during 2011.

Equity Holders of the Parent. Our consolidated equity holders of the parent increased 25.1% to Ps. 13,333 million in 2012, as compared to the same period of 2011. Earnings per share in 2012 were Ps. 6.62 (Ps. 66.15 per ADS) computed on the basis of 2,015.14 million shares outstanding (each ADS represents 10 Series L Shares) as of December 31, 2012.

Consolidated Results by Reporting Segment

Mexico and Central America

Total Revenues. Total revenues from our Mexico and Central America division increased 28.0% to Ps. 66,141 million in 2012, as compared to 2011. Such growth was supported by the integration of Grupo Tampico, Grupo CIMSA and Grupo Fomento Queretano in our Mexican operations in 2012. Higher volumes, including the recently integrated franchises into our Mexican operations, accounted for approximately 85% of incremental revenues during the year, and increased average price per unit case represented the balance. Average price per unit case reached Ps. 35.11, an increase of 3.1%, as compared to 2011, mainly reflecting selective price increases across our product portfolio implemented in Mexico and Central America over the year. Excluding the non-comparable effect of Grupo Tampico, Grupo CIMSA and Grupo Fomento Queretano in Mexico, total revenues grew 8.3%. On a currency neutral basis and excluding the recently integrated territories into our Mexican territories, total revenues increased approximately 7.5%.

 

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Total sales volume in this segment increased 23.9% to 1,871.5 million unit cases in 2012, as compared to 2011. Excluding the non-comparable effect of Grupo Tampico, Grupo CIMSA and Grupo Fomento Queretano in Mexico, volumes grew 1.9% to 1,538.8 million unit cases. On the same basis, sparkling beverage volume increased 2.5%, driven by a 2.7% growth of the Coca-Cola brand and a 1.8% increase in flavored sparkling beverages. Still beverages grew 8.9%, mainly driven by the Jugos del Valle line of products and Powerade . These increases compensated for a 2.6% decline in our bottled water business, including bulk water.

Total sales volume in Mexico increased 25.9% to 1,720.3 million unit cases in 2012, as compared to 1,366.5 million unit cases in 2011. Excluding the non-comparable effect of Grupo Tampico, Grupo CIMSA and Grupo Fomento Queretano, volumes grew 1.5% to 1,387.6 million unit cases. On the same basis, sales volume in the sparkling beverage category grew 2.4%, driven by the strong performance of the Coca-Cola brand, which grew 2.5%. Sales volume in the still beverage category increased 7.9%, due to the performance of Valle Frut and Powerade. These increases compensated for a 2.8% decline in our bottled water category, including bulk water.

Total sales volume in Central America increased 4.8% to 151.2 million unit cases in 2012, as compared to 144.3 million unit cases in 2011. The sales volume in the sparkling beverage category grew 3.6%, driven by the strong performance of the Coca-Cola brand in Panama and Nicaragua, which grew 11.1% and 5.0% respectively. The bottled water business, including bulk water, grew 8.0% mainly driven by the performance of the Alpina brand. Sales volume in the still beverage category increased 13.8%, due to the introduction of the Del Prado brand.

Gross Profit. Gross profit increased 28.8% to Ps. 31,643 million in 2012, as compared to the same period in 2011. Cost of goods sold increased 27.4%, mainly as a result of higher HFCS costs in Mexico during the first half of the year, in combination with the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Mexican peso as applied to our U.S. dollar-denominated raw material costs, which were partially offset by lower PET and sugar prices. Gross margin increased from 47.6% in 2011 to 47.8% in 2012.

Administrative and Selling Expenses. Administrative and selling expenses in the Mexico and Central America division, as a percentage of total revenues, increased 90 basis points to 31.7% in 2012, as compared with 2011, mainly as a result of the integration of Grupo Tampico, Grupo CIMSA and Grupo Fomento Queretano in Mexico. Additionally, administrative and selling expenses increased as a result of continued investment in marketing across our territories in Mexico and Central America. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we also recorded additional expenses related to the development of information systems and commercial capabilities in connection with our commercial models and certain investments related, among others, to the development of new lines of business and non-carbonated beverage categories. Administrative and selling expenses in this division, in absolute terms, increased 32.0%, as compared to 2011.

South America (excluding Venezuela)

Total Revenues . Total revenues were Ps. 54,821 million in 2012, an increase of 6.5% as compared to 2011 as a result of total revenue growth in Colombia, Argentina and Brazil, which was partially compensated by the negative translation effect of the devaluation of the Brazilian real. Excluding beer, which accounted for Ps. 2,905 million during the year, revenues increased 6.4% to Ps. 51,916 million. Excluding beer, higher average prices per unit case across our operations accounted for close to 70% of incremental revenues and volume growth in every territory contributed the balance. On a currency neutral basis, total revenues increased approximately 11.6%.

Total sales volume in our South America segment, excluding Venezuela, increased 2.0% to 967.0 million unit cases in 2012 as compared to 2011, as a result of growth in every operation. Our sparkling beverage portfolio grew 0.8%, driven by the strong performance of the Coca-Cola brand in Argentina, which grew 5.1% and 3.3% in flavored sparkling beverages. The still beverage category grew 5.8%, mainly driven by the Jugos del Valle line of business in Brazil and the Cepita juice brand and Hi-C orangeade in Argentina. Our bottled water portfolio increased 20.4% mainly driven by the Crystal brand in Brazil and the Brisa brand in Colombia. These increases compensated for a 5.9% decline in the bulk water portfolio.

Total sales volume in Colombia increased 1.5% to 255.8 million unit cases in 2012, as compared to 252.1 million unit cases in 2011. The sales volume in the sparkling beverage category grew 0.7%, driven by the introduction of the Fanta brand and the performance of Quatro. The bottled water business, including bulk water, grew 4.4% mainly driven by the Brisa brand. Sales volume in the still beverage category increased 1.2%, mainly driven by the introduction of FUZE tea.

 

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Total sales volume in Argentina increased 3.0% to 217.0 million unit cases in 2012, as compared to 210.7 million unit cases in 2011. The sales volume in the sparkling beverage category grew 2.5%, driven by the strong performance of the Coca-Cola brand, which grew 5.1%. Sales volume in the still beverage category increased 8.1%, mainly driven by the Cepita juice brand and Hi-C orangeade. The bottled water business, including bulk water, grew 7.0% mainly driven by the introduction of the Bonaqua brand.

Total sales volume in Brazil increased 1.8% to 494.2 million unit cases in 2012, as compared to 485.3 million unit cases in 2011. The bottled water business, including bulk water, grew 25.8%, mainly driven by the Crystal brand. Sales volume in the still beverage category increased 8.3%, due to the performance of the Jugos del Valle line of business. The sales volume in the sparkling beverage category remained flat as compared to 2011.

Gross Profit . Gross profit reached Ps. 23,667 million, an increase of 6.6% in 2012, as compared to 2011. Cost of goods sold increased 6.5%, mainly driven by the depreciation of the average exchange rate of the Brazilian real and the Argentinian peso as applied to our U.S. dollar-denominated raw material costs. Gross profit reached 43.2% in 2012, remaining flat as compared to 2011.

Administrative and Selling Expenses. Administrative and selling expenses in South America, excluding Venezuela, as a percentage of total revenues, increased 130 basis points to 28.9% in 2012, as compared with 2011. This increase occurred mainly as a result of higher labor costs in Brazil and higher labor and freight costs in Argentina, in combination with increased marketing investment to reinforce our execution in the marketplace, widen our cooler coverage and broaden our returnable base availability across the division, excluding Venezuela. Administrative and selling expenses in South America, excluding Venezeuela, in absolute terms increased 11.3%, as compared to 2011.

Venezuela

Total Revenues. Total revenues in Venezuela reached Ps. 26,777 million in 2012, an increase of 33.1% as compared to 2011. Average price per unit case was Ps. 128.8 in 2012, an increase of 21.7% as compared to 2011, accounting for close to 75% of incremental revenues. On a currency neutral basis, our revenues in Venezuela increased by 43.0%.

Total sales volume increased 9.4% to 207.7 million unit cases in 2012, as compared to 189.8 million unit cases in 2011. Sales volume in the still beverage category increased 150.0%, due to the introduction of the Del Valle Fresh orangeade. The sales volume in the sparkling beverage category grew 4.9%, driven by the strong performance of the Coca-Cola brand, which grew 7.7%. The bottled water business, including bulk water, grew 12.6% mainly driven by the Nevada brand.

Gross Profit. Gross profit was Ps. 13,320 million in 2012, an increase of 36.6% compared to 2011. Cost of goods sold increased 29.9%. Lower sweetener and PET prices resulted in a gross margin expansion of 120 basis points, to 49.7% in 2012, as compared to 48.5% in 2011.

Administrative and Selling Expenses. Administrative and selling expenses in Venezuela, as a percentage of total revenues, increased 50 basis points to 36.0% in 2012, as compared with 2011. This increase occurred mainly as a result of higher labor costs, in combination with increased marketing investment to reinforce our execution in the marketplace and widen our cooler coverage across the country. Administrative and selling expenses in Venezuela, in absolute terms increased 35.2%, as compared to 2011.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity . The principal source of our liquidity is cash generated from operations. A significant majority of our sales are on a cash basis with the remainder on a short-term credit basis. We have traditionally been able to rely on cash generated from operations to fund our working capital requirements and our capital expenditures. Our working capital benefits from the fact that most of our sales are made on a cash basis, while we generally pay our suppliers on credit. In recent periods, we have mainly used cash generated from operations to fund acquisitions. We have also used a combination of borrowings from Mexican and international banks and issuances in the Mexican and international capital markets.

 

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Our total indebtedness was Ps. 29,914 million as of December 31, 2012, as compared to Ps. 22,362 million as of December 31, 2011. Short-term debt and long-term debt were Ps. 5,139 million and Ps. 24,775 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2012, as compared to Ps. 5,540 million and Ps. 16,821 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2011. Total debt increased Ps. 7,552 million in 2012, compared to year end 2011. Net debt decreased Ps. 3,509 million in 2012 mainly as a result of cash generation. As of December 31, 2012, our cash and cash equivalents were Ps. 23,222 million, as compared to Ps. 11,843 million as of December 31, 2011. As of December 31, 2012, our cash and cash equivalents were comprised of 56% U.S. dollars, 12% Mexican pesos, 9% Brazilian reais, 21% Venezuelan bolivars, 1% Colombian pesos and 1% Argentinean pesos. As of February 28, 2013, our cash and cash equivalents balance was Ps. 14,512 million including US$ 430 million denominated in U.S. dollars. These funds, in addition to the cash generated by our operations, are sufficient to meet our operating requirements.

In February 2013, the Venezuelan government announced a devaluation of its official exchange rate from 4.30 to 6.30 bolivars per U.S. dollar. For further information, please see Note 3 and Note 30 to our consolidated financial statements. Future changes in the Venezuelan exchange control regime, and future currency devaluations or the imposition of exchange controls in any of the countries in which we have operations could have an adverse effect on our financial position and results.

As part of our financing policy, we expect to continue to finance our liquidity needs with cash. Nonetheless, as a result of regulations in certain countries in which we operate, it may not be beneficial or, as in the case of exchange controls in Venezuela, practicable for us to remit cash generated in local operations to fund cash requirements in other countries. Exchange controls like those in Venezuela may also increase the real price of remitting cash to fund debt requirements in other countries. In the event that cash in these countries is not sufficient to fund future working capital requirements and capital expenditures, we may decide, or be required, to fund cash requirements in these countries through local borrowings rather than remitting funds from another country. In addition, our liquidity in Venezuela could be affected by changes in the rules applicable to exchange rates as well as other regulations, such as exchange controls. In the future we may finance our working capital and capital expenditure needs with short-term or other borrowings.

We continuously evaluate opportunities to pursue acquisitions or engage in strategic transactions. We would expect to finance any significant future transactions with a combination of any of cash, long-term indebtedness and the issuance of shares of our company.

 

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Sources and Uses of Cash . The following table summarizes the sources and uses of cash for the years in the periods ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, from our consolidated statements of changes in cash flows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
             2012                     2011          
     (in millions of Mexican pesos)  

Net cash flows from operating activities

     23,650        13,893   

Net cash flows used in investing activities (1)

     (10,989     (12,197

Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities

     60        (3,072

Dividends paid

     (5,734     (4,366

 

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Contractual Obligations

The table below sets forth our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2012:

 

     Maturity  
     (in millions of Mexican pesos)  
     Less than
1 year
    1 – 3 years     4 – 5 years      In excess
of 5 years
     Total  

Debt (1)

            

Mexican pesos

     267        6,624        —           2,495         9,386   

U.S. dollars

     4,098        7,795        —           6,458         18,351   

Brazilian reais

     9        26        17         13         65   

Colombian pesos

     —          990        —           —           990   

Argentine pesos

     577        349        —           —           926   

Capital Leases

            

Brazilian reais

     4        7        —           —           11   

Colombian peso

     185        —          —           —           185   

Interest Payments on Debt (2)

            

Mexican pesos

     724        1,480        202         638         3,044   

U.S. dollars

     394        1,259        321         669         2,643   

Brazilian reais

     3        6        2         0.4         11   

Colombian pesos

     76        53        —           —           129   

Argentine pesos

     113        36        —           —           149   

Interest Rate Swaps (3)

            

Mexican pesos float to fixed

     (4     (186     —           —           (190

Cross Currency Swaps

            

Mexican pesos to U.S. dollars ( 4 )

     —          46        —           —           46   

Forwards

            

U.S. dollars to Mexican pesos ( 5 )

     11        —          —           —           11   

Collar Options ( 6 )

            

U.S. dollars to Mexican pesos

     28        —          —           —           28   

Operating Leases

            

Mexican pesos

     189        7        —           —           196   

Commodity Hedge Contracts

            

Sugar ( 7 )

     (151     (44     —           —           (195

Aluminum (8)

     (5     —          —           —           (5

Expected Benefits to be Paid for Pension and Retirement Plans, Seniority Premiums and Post-employment

     269        397        177         1,035         1,878   

Other Long-Term Liabilities (9 )

     —          —          —           —           —     

 

(1) Excludes the effect of cross currency swaps.
(2) Interest was calculated using the contractual debt as of and nominal interest rate amounts in effect on December 31, 2012. Liabilities denominated in U.S. dollars were converted to Mexican pesos at an exchange rate of Ps. 13.01 per U.S. dollar, the exchange rate reported by Banco de México quoted to us by dealers for the settlement of obligations in foreign currencies on December 31, 2012.
(3) Reflects the market value as of December 31, 2012 of interest rates swaps that are considered hedges for accounting purposes. The amounts shown in the table are fair value figures as of December 31, 2012.
(4) Cross-currency swaps used to convert U.S. dollar-denominated floating rate debt into Mexican peso-denominated floating rate debt with a notional amount of Ps. 955 million with a maturity date as of April 14, 2014, and Ps. 1,598 million with a maturity date as of May 2, 2014. These cross-currency swaps are considered hedges for accounting purposes, and are related to U.S. dollar-denominated bilateral loans. The amounts shown in the table are fair value figures as of December 31, 2012.

 

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(5) Reflects the market value as of December 31, 2012 of forward derivative instruments used to hedge against fluctuation in the Mexican pesos. These instruments are considered hedges for accounting purposes. The amounts shown in the table are fair value figures as of December 31, 2012.
(6) Reflects the market value as of December 31, 2012 of FX collar options used to hedge against fluctuation in the Mexican peso. A collar is a strategy composed of a call and a put option at different strike levels, with the same notional amount and maturity. It limits the exposure to the risk of exchange rate fluctuations in a similar way as a forward agreement. These instruments are considered hedges for accounting purposes. The amounts shown in the table are fair value figures as of December 31, 2012.
(7) Reflects the market value as of December 31, 2012 of futures contracts used to hedge sugar cost. These instruments are considered hedges for accounting purposes. The amounts shown in the table are fair value figures as of December 31, 2012.
(8) Reflects the market value as of December 31, 2012 of futures and forward contracts used to hedge aluminum cost. These instruments are considered hedges for accounting purposes. The amounts shown in the table are fair value figures as of December 31, 2012.
(9) Other long-term liabilities reflects liabilities whose maturity dates are undefined and depends on a series of circumstances out of our control, therefore these liabilities have been considered to have a maturity of more than five years.

Debt Structure

The following chart sets forth the debt breakdown of our company and its subsidiaries by currency and interest rate type as of December 31, 2012:

 

Currency

   Percentage of
Total  Debt (1) (2)
  Average
Nominal Rate (3 )
  Average Adjusted
Rate (1)( 4 )

Mexican pesos

   40.1%     5.8%     7.1%

U.S. dollars

   52.7%     3.5%     3.6%

Colombian pesos

     3.9%     6.7%     6.7%

Brazilian reais

     0.3%     4.5%     4.5%

Argentine pesos

     3.1%   18.8%   18.8%

Venezuelan bolivar

   —     —     —  

 

(1) Includes the effects of our derivative contracts as of December 31, 2012, including cross currency swaps from Mexican pesos to U.S. dollars and U.S. dollar.
(2) Due to rounding, these figures may not equal 100%.
(3) Annual weighted average interest rate per currency as of December 31, 2012.
(4) Annual weighted average interest rate per currency as of December 31, 2012 after giving effect to interest rate swaps and cross currency swaps. See “Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk—Interest Rate Risk.”

Summary of Significant Debt Instruments

The following is a brief summary of our significant long-term indebtedness with restrictive covenants outstanding as of March 8, 2013:

Mexican Peso-Denominated Bonds (Certificados Bursátiles) . On April 18, 2011, we issued certificados bursátiles guaranteed by Propimex, S. de R.L. de C.V., our main operating subsidiary in Mexico, in 5-year floating rate and 10-year fixed rate tranches of Ps. 2,500 million each, priced at TIIE + 0.13% and 8.27%, respectively. We have the following certificados bursátiles outstanding in the Mexican securities market:

 

Issue Date

  

Maturity

   Amount    Rate

2011

   April 11, 2016    Ps. 2,500 million    28-day TIIE (1) + 13 bps

2011

   April 5, 2021    Ps. 2,500 million    8.27%

 

(1) TIIE means the Tasa de Interés Interbancaria de Equilibrio (the Equilibrium Interbank Interest Rate).

 

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Our certificados bursátiles contain reporting obligations in which we will furnish to the bondholders consolidated audited annual financial reports and consolidated quarterly financial reports.

4.625% Notes due 2020 . On February 5, 2010, we issued 4.625% Senior Notes due on February 15, 2020, in an aggregate principal amount of US$ 500 million. The indenture imposes certain conditions upon a consolidation or merger by us and restricts the incurrence of liens and sale and leaseback transactions by us or our significant subsidiaries. Propimex guaranteed these notes on April 1, 2011.

Bank Loans . As of December 31, 2012, we had a number of loans with individual banks in Mexican pesos, U.S. dollars, Colombian pesos, Brazilian reais, and Argentine pesos, with an aggregate principal amount of Ps. 18,368 million. The bank loans denominated in Mexican pesos and U.S. dollars guaranteed by Propimex contain restrictions on liens, fundamental changes such as mergers and sale of certain assets. In addition, we are required to comply with a maximum net leverage ratio. Finally, some of our bank loans include a mandatory prepayment clause in which the lender has the option to require us to prepay such loans upon a change of control.

We are in compliance with all of our restrictive covenants as of the date of filing of this annual report. A significant and prolonged deterioration in our consolidated results could cause us to cease to be in compliance under certain indebtedness in the future. We can provide no assurances that we will be able to incur indebtedness or to refinance existing indebtedness on similar terms in the future.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements.

Contingencies

We are subject to various claims and contingencies related to tax, labor and legal proceedings. Due to their nature, such legal proceedings involve inherent uncertainties including, but not limited to, court rulings, negotiations between affected parties and governmental actions.

We have various loss contingencies related to tax, legal and labor proceedings, and have recorded reserves as other liabilities in those cases where we believe an unfavorable resolution is probable. We use outside legal counsel for certain complicated cases. The following table presents the nature and amount of the loss contingencies recorded as of December 31, 2012:

 

     Long-Term  

Tax, primarily indirect taxes

     Ps.    921   

Legal

     279   

Labor

     934   
  

 

 

 

Total

     Ps. 2,134   
  

 

 

 

Management periodically assesses the probability of loss for such contingencies and accrues a provision and/or discloses the relevant circumstances, as appropriate. If the potential loss of any claim or legal proceeding is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated, we accrue a provision for the estimated loss.

In recent years, our Mexican, Costa Rican and Brazilian subsidiaries have been required to submit certain information to relevant authorities regarding possible monopolistic practices. See “Item 8. Financial Information—Legal Proceedings—Mexico—Antitrust Matters.” Such proceedings are a normal occurrence in the beverage industry and we do not expect any significant liability to arise from these contingencies.

As is customary in Brazil, we have been required by the tax authorities to collateralize tax contingencies currently in litigation amounting to Ps. 2,164 and Ps. 2,418 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, by pledging fixed assets, or providing bank guarantees.

In connection with certain past business combinations, we have been indemnified by the sellers for certain contingencies. We have agreed to comparable indemnifications provisions in our agreements in connection with our recent merger with Grupo Fomento Queretano. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—The Company—Corporate History.”

 

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Capital Expenditures

The following table sets forth our capital expenditures, including investment in property, plant and equipment, deferred charges and other investments for the periods indicated on a consolidated and by reporting segment basis:

 

     Year Ended December 31,
     2012    2011
     (millions of Mexican pesos)

Capital expenditures, net (1)

   10,259    7,862
  

 

  

 

 

(1) Includes acquisitions and disposals of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and other long-lived assets.

 

     Year Ended December 31,
     2012    2011
     (millions of Mexican pesos)

Mexico and Central America (1)

     5,350    4,120

South America (excluding Venezuela) (2)

     3,878    3,109

Venezuela

     1,031       633
  

 

  

 

Total

   10,259    7,862
  

 

  

 

 

(1) Includes Mexico Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.
(2) Includes Colombia, Brazil and Argentina.

In 2012, we focused our capital expenditures on investments in (1) increasing production capacity, (2) placing coolers with retailers, (3) returnable bottles and cases, (4) improving the efficiency of our distribution infrastructure and (5) information technology. Through these measures, we strive to improve our profit margins and overall profitability.

We have budgeted approximately US $800 million for our capital expenditures in 2013. Our capital expenditures in 2013 are primarily intended for:

 

   

investments in production capacity (primarily for a plant in Brazil and a plant in Colombia);

 

   

market investments (primarily for the placement of coolers);

 

   

returnable bottles and cases;

 

   

improvements throughout our distribution network; and

 

   

investments in information technology.

We estimate that of our projected capital expenditures for 2013, approximately 35% will be for our Mexican territories and the remaining will be for our non-Mexican territories. We believe that internally generated funds will be sufficient to meet our budgeted capital expenditure for 2013. Our capital expenditure plan for 2013 may change based on market and other conditions, our results and financial resources.

 

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We began construction on a production plant in Minas Gerais, Brazil in 2012. This project has required an investment of 400 million Brazilian reais (equivalent to approximately US$ 198 million). We expect that the construction will generate 800 direct and indirect jobs. It is anticipated that the new plant will be completed as of December 2013 and begin operations in the first quarter of 2014.  The plant will be located on a parcel of land 300,000 square meters in size, and it is expected that by 2015 the annual production capacity will be approximately 1.2 billion liters of sparkling beverages, representing an increase of approximately 47% as compared to the current installed capacity of our plant in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The new plant will produce all of our existing brands and presentations of Coca-Cola products.

Historically, The Coca-Cola Company has contributed resources in addition to our own capital expenditures. We generally utilize these contributions for initiatives that promote volume growth of Coca-Cola trademark beverages, including the placement of coolers with retailers. Such payments may result in a reduction in our selling expenses line. Contributions by The Coca-Cola Company are made on a discretionary basis. Although we believe that The Coca-Cola Company will make additional contributions in the future to assist our capital expenditure program based on past practice and the benefits to The Coca-Cola Company as owner of the Coca-Cola brands from investments that support the strength of the brands in our territories, we can give no assurance that any such contributions will be made.

Hedging Activities

We hold or issue derivative instruments to hedge our exposure to market risks related to changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity price risk. See “Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.”

The following table provides a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments as of December 31, 2012. The fair market value is estimated using market prices that would apply to terminate the contracts at the end of the period and are confirmed by external sources, which are also our counterparties to the relevant contracts.

 

     Fair Value
At December 31, 2012
     Maturity
less than 1
year
  Maturity
1 – 3
years
  Maturity
4 – 5
years
   Maturity
in excess
of 5 years
   Total
fair
value
     (millions of Mexican pesos)

Interest Rate Swaps

            

Mexican pesos float to fixed

   (4)   (186)   —      —      (190)

Cross Currency Swaps

            

Mexican pesos to U.S. Dollars

   —     46   —      —      46

Forwards

            

U.S. dollars to Mexican Pesos

   11   —     —      —      11

Collar Options

            

U.S. dollars to Mexican Pesos

   28   —     —      —      28

Commodity Hedge Contracts

            

Sugar

   (151)   (44)   —      —      (195)

Aluminum

   (5)   —     —      —      (5)

Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees

Directors

Management of our business is vested in our board of directors and in our chief executive officer. Our bylaws provide that our board of directors will consist of no more than 21 directors and their respective alternates, elected at the annual ordinary shareholders meeting for renewable terms of one year. Our board of directors

 

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currently consists of 19 directors and 18 alternate directors; 13 directors and their respective alternate directors are elected by holders of the Series A shares voting as a class; five directors and their respective alternate directors are elected by holders of the Series D shares voting as a class; and up to three directors and their respective alternate directors are elected by holders of the Series L shares voting as a class. Directors may only be elected by a majority of shareholders of the appropriate series, voting as a class.

In accordance with our bylaws and article 24 of the Mexican Securities Market Law, at least 25% of the members of our board of directors must be independent (as defined by the Mexican Securities Market Law). The board of directors may designate interim directors in the case that a director is absent or an elected director and corresponding alternate are unable to serve; the interim directors serve until the next shareholders meeting, at which the shareholders elect a replacement.

Our bylaws, as recently amended, provide that when Series B shares are issued, which has not yet occurred, the shareholders of such Series B issued and paid shares that individually or as a group, hold at least 10% of the issued and paid shares of the capital stock of our Company shall have the right to designate and revoke one director and the corresponding alternate, pursuant to Article 50 of the Mexican Securities Law.

Our bylaws provide that the board of directors shall meet at least four times a year. Since our major shareholders amended their Shareholders Agreement in February 2010, our bylaws were modified accordingly establishing that actions by the board of directors must be approved by at least a majority of the directors present and voting, except under certain limited circumstances which must include the favorable vote of at least two directors elected by the Series D shares. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Major Shareholders—The Shareholders Agreement.” The chairman of the board of directors, the chairman of our audit or Corporate Practices Committee, or at least 25% of our directors may call a board of directors’ meeting to include matters in the meeting agenda.

At our ordinary shareholders meeting held on March 5, 2013, the following directors were appointed: 11 directors and their respective alternates were appointed by holders of Series A shares, five directors and their respective alternates were appointed by holders of Series D shares and three directors and their respective alternates were appointed by holders of Series L shares. We currently have appointed 19 of the maximum 21 directors that can be appointed pursuant to our bylaws.

See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Related Party Transactions” for information on relationships with certain directors and senior management.

 

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As of the date of this annual report, our board of directors had the following members:

 

Series A Directors

         
José Antonio Fernández Carbajal    Born:    February 1954
Chairman    First elected:    1993, as director; 2001 as chairman
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Chief Executive Officer, FEMSA.
   Other directorships:    Chairman of the board of FEMSA and Fundación FEMSA A.C., Vice President of the supervisory board of Heineken N.V. and Vice President and member of the board of Heineken Holding N.V., Chairman of the board of Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (“ITESM”), and member of the boards of Industrias Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V. (Peñoles), Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Televisa”), Controladora Vuela Compañia de Aviación, S.A. de C.V. (“Volaris”) BBVA Bancomer, S.A., Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer, S.A. de C.V. and Grupo Industrial Bimbo, S.A. de C.V., Chairman of the Advisory Board of Woodrow Wilson Center, Mexico Institute.
   Business experience:    Joined FEMSA’s strategic planning department in 1988, was appointed Chief Executive Officer of OXXO in 1989, Vice President of Commerce of FEMSA Cerveza and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of FEMSA in 1991 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer of FEMSA in 1995.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration (“MBA”) from ITESM.
   Alternate director:    Alfredo Livas Cantú
Alfonso Garza Garza (1)    Born:    July 1962
Director    First elected:    1996
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Executive Vice President, Procurement and Information Technology, FEMSA.
   Other directorships:    Member of the boards of directors of ITESM and Nutec, S.A. de C.V., and chairman of COPARMEX Nuevo León.
   Business experience:    Has experience in several FEMSA business units and departments, including domestic sales, international sales, procurement and marketing, mainly at FEMSA Empaques, S.A. de C.V. or FEMSA Empaques and FEMSA Cerveza, and was Chief Executive Officer of FEMSA Empaques.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from ITESM and an MBA from Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa (“IPADE”).
   Alternate director:    Eva María Garza Lagüera Gonda (3)

 

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Series A Directors

         
José Luis Cutrale    Born:    September 1946
Director    First elected:    2004
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Chief Executive Officer of Sucocítrico Cutrale.
   Other directorships:    Member of the boards of directors of Cutrale North America, Cutrale Citrus Juice, and Citrus Products.
   Business experience:    Founding partner of Sucocitrico Cutrale and member of ABECITRUS (the Brazilian Association of Citrus Exporters) and CDES (the Brazilian Government’s Counsel for Economic and Social Development).
   Education:    Holds a degree in business management.
   Alternate director:    José Luis Cutrale, Jr.
Carlos Salazar Lomelín    Born:    April 1951
Director    First elected:    2000
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Chief Executive Officer, Coca-Cola FEMSA.
   Other directorships:    Member of the boards of BBVA Bancomer, AFORE Bancomer, S.A. de C.V., Seguros Bancomer, S.A. de C.V., member of the advisory board of Premio Eugenio Garza Sada, Centro Internacional de Negocios Monterrey A.C., Apex and the ITESM’s EGADE Business School and Eugenio Garza Sada Award
   Business experience:    Has held managerial positions in several subsidiaries of FEMSA, including Grafo Regia, S.A. de C.V. and Plásticos Técnicos Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V., served as Chief Executive Officer of FEMSA Cerveza until 2000.
   Education:    Holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from ITESM, and performed postgraduate studies in business administration at ITESM and economic development in Italy.
   Alternate director:    Max Michel González

 

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Series A Directors

         
Ricardo Guajardo Touché    Born:    May 1948
Director    First elected:    1993
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Chairman of the board of directors of SOLFI, S.A.
   Other directorships:    Member of the board of directors of Grupo Valores Monterrey, El Puerto de Liverpool, S.A.B. de C.V., Grupo Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., BBVA Bancomer, S.A., Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V., Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V., Grupo Financiero Bancomer and Grupo Coppel, S.A.B. de C.V.
   Business experience:    Has held senior executive positions in FEMSA, Grupo AXA, S.A. de C.V. (“Grupo AXA”) and Valores de Monterrey.
   Education:    Holds degrees in electrical engineering from ITESM and the University of Wisconsin and a master’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley.
   Alternate director:    Eduardo Padilla Silva
Paulina Garza Lagüera Gonda (2)    Born:    March 1972
Director    First elected:    2009
   Term expires:    2014
   Business experience:    Private investor
   Education:    Holds a Business Administration degree from ITESM.
   Alternate director:    Mariana Garza Lagüera Gonda (2)
Federico Reyes García    Born:    September 1945
Director    First elected:    1992
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Corporate Development Officer of FEMSA.
   Business experience:    Served as Vice President of Finance and Corporate Development of FEMSA, Director of Corporate Staff at Grupo AXA, a major manufacturer of electrical equipment. Has extensive experience in the insurance sector.
   Other directorships:    Chairman of the board of directors of Valores de Monterrey and director and alternate director of the board of directors or Optima Energia and Grupo Bimbo, respectively.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Business and Finance from ITESM.
   Alternate director:    Alejandro Bailleres Gual

 

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Series A Directors

         
Javier Gerardo Astaburuaga Sanjines    Born:    July 1959
Director    First elected:    2006
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Chief Corporate Officer and Chief Financial Officer of FEMSA.
   Business experience:    Joined FEMSA as a financial information analyst and later acquired experience in corporate development, administration and finance, held various senior positions at FEMSA Cerveza between 1993 and 2001, including Chief Financial Officer and for two years, was FEMSA Cerveza’s Director of Sales for the north region of Mexico prior to his current position and until 2003, when he was appointed FEMSA Cerveza’s Co-Chief Executive Officer.
   Other directorships:    Member of the board of Heineken N.V. and supervisory board of Heineken N.V.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) from ITESM.
   Alternate director:    Francisco José Calderón Rojas
Alfonso González Migoya    Born:    January 1945
Independent Director    First elected:    2006
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Chairman of the board of directors and Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A.B. de C.V.
   Other directorships:    Member of the board of directors of ITESM and several Mexican companies, including the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. and other financial institutes.
   Business experience:    Served from 1995 until 2005 as Corporate Director of Alfa.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from ITESM and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
   Alternate director:    Ernesto Cruz Velázquez de León
Daniel Servitje Montull    Born:    April 1959
Independent Director    First elected:    1998
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Bimbo.
   Other directorships:    Member of the boards of directors of Banco Nacional de Mexico and Grupo Bimbo.
   Business experience:    Served as Vice President of Grupo Bimbo.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Business from the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
   Alternate director:    Sergio Deschamps Ebergenyi
Enrique F. Senior Hernández    Born:    August 1943
Director    First elected:    2004
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Managing Director of Allen & Company.
   Other directorship:    Member of the boards of directors of Grupo Televisa, Cinemark USA, Inc. and Univision Comunication Inc.
   Business experience:    Among other clients, has provided financial advisory services to FEMSA and Coca-Cola FEMSA.
   Alternate director:    Herbert Allen III

 

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Series D Directors

         
Gary Fayard    Born:    April 1952
Director    First elected:    2003
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Chief Financial Officer, The Coca-Cola Company.
   Other directorships:    Member of the boards of directors of Coca-Cola Enterprises and Coca-Cola Sabco.
   Business experience:    Senior Vice President of The Coca-Cola Company and former Partner of Ernst & Young.
   Education:    Holds a degree from the University of Alabama and is licensed as a CPA.
   Alternate director:    Wendy Clark
Irial Finan    Born:    June 1957
Director    First elected:    2004
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    President of Bottling Investments Group and Supply Chain, The Coca-Cola Company.
   Other directorships:    Member of the boards of directors of Coca-Cola Enterprises, Coca-Cola Amatil and Coca-Cola Hellenic.
   Business experience:    Chief Executive Officer of Coca-Cola Hellenic. Has experience in several Coca-Cola bottlers, mainly in Europe.
   Education:    Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from National University of Ireland.
   Alternate director:    Sunil Ghatnekar
Charles H. McTier    Born:    January 1939
Independent Director    First elected:    1998
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Trustee, Robert W. Woodruff Foundation.
   Other directorships:    Member of the Board of Directors of AGL Resources.
   Business experience:    Served as a President of Robert W. Woodruff Foundation during the period 1971-2007 and on the board of directors of nine U.S. Coca-Cola bottling companies in the 1970s and 1980s.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Business Administration from Emory University.

Marie Quintero-Johnson

Director

   Born:    October 1966
   First elected:    2012
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Mergers and Acquisitions Vice President of The Coca-Cola Company.
   Other directorships:    Member of the Board of Directors of Zico Beverages.
   Alternate director:    Gloria Bowden

 

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Series D Directors

         
Bárbara Garza Lagüera Gonda ( 2 )    Born:    December 1959
Director    First elected:    1999
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Private investor.
   Other directorships:    Former President/Chief Executive Officer of Alternativas Pacíficas, A.C. (a non-profit organization).
   Education:    Holds a Business Administration and an MBA degree from ITESM.
   Alternate director:    Kathy Waller

Series L Directors

         

Herman Harris Fleishman Cahn

Independent Director

   Born:    May 1951
   First elected:    2012
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    President of the board of directors of Grupo Tampico.
   Other directorships:    Member of Banco Nacional de México, S.A., BBVA Bancomer, Banco de México, Teléfonos de México, S.A. and Administración Portuaria Integral de Tampico, S.A. de C.V.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Business from Universidad Iberoamericana, an MBA from Harvard and postgraduate studies certificates from Wharton School, University of Texas, Columbia University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
   Alternate:    Robert A. Fleishman Cahn

José Manuel Canal Hernando

Independent Director

   Born:    February 1940
   First elected:    2003
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Private consultant.
   Other directorships:    Member of the board of directors of FEMSA, Banco Compartamos, S.A., Grupo Kuo, S.A.B. de C.V., Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A.B. de C.V., Grupo Acir, S.A. de C.V., Satelites Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V. and Consorcio COMEX.
   Business experience:   

Consultant and independent director of several Mexican companies.

   Education:    Holds a CPA degree from UNAM.
   Alternate director:    Helmut Paul

 

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Series L Directors

         
Francisco Zambrano Rodríguez    Born:    January 1953
Independent Director    First elected:    2003
   Term expires:    2014
   Principal occupation:    Chief Executive Officer of Desarrollo de Fondos Inmobiliarios, S.A. de C.V. (“DFI”) and Vice President of Desarrollo Inmobiliario y de Valores, S.A. de C.V. (“DIV”).
   Other directorships:    Member of the boards of directors of DFI and DIV, and member of the supervisory board of ITESM.
   Business experience:    Has extensive experience in investment banking and private investment services in México.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from ITESM and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.
   Alternate director:    Karl Frei Buechi

 

(1) Cousin of Eva María Garza Lagüera Gonda, Paulina Garza Lagüera Gonda, Mariana Garza Lagüera Gonda and Bárbara Garza Lagüera Gonda.
(2) Sister of Eva Maria Garza Lagüera Gonda and sister-in-law of José Antonio Fernández Carbajal.
(3) Wife of José Antonio Fernández Carbajal.

The secretary of the board of directors is Carlos Eduardo Aldrete Ancira and the alternate secretary of the board of directors is Carlos Luis Díaz Sáenz.

In June 2004, a group of Brazilian investors, among them José Luis Cutrale, a member of our board of directors, made a capital contribution equivalent to approximately US$50 million to our Brazilian operations in exchange for approximately 16.9% equity stake in these operations. We have entered into an agreement with Mr. Cutrale pursuant to which he was invited to serve as a director of our company. The agreement also provides for a right of first offer on transfers by the investors, tag-along and drag-along rights and certain rights upon a change of control of either party, with respect to our Brazilian operations.

Pursuant to a shareholders’ agreement dated October 10, 2011, by and among Mr. Herman Harris Fleishman Cahn, Mr. Robert Alan Fleishman Cahn and FEMSA, Mr. Herman Harris Fleishman Cahn and Mr. Robert Alan Fleishman Cahn will be elected as director and alternate director, respectively, of our board of directors for six consecutive one-year terms, beginning in October 2011. In addition, on such date, Mr. Herman Harris Fleishman Cahn was appointed for an initial period of six months, after which Mr. Robert Alan Fleishman Cahn´s one year term began.

Executive Officers

The following are the principal executive officers of our company:

 

Carlos Salazar Lomelín (1)    Born:    April 1951
Chief Executive Officer    Joined:    2000
   Appointed to current position:    2000

 

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Héctor Treviño Gutiérrez    Born:    August 1956
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer    Joined:    1993
   Appointed to current position:    1993
   Other business experience:    At FEMSA, was in charge of International Financing, served as General Manager of Financial Planning, General Manager of Strategic Planning and General Manager of Business Development and headed the Corporate Development department.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Chemical and Administrative Engineering from ITESM and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business.

Juan Ramón Felix Castañeda

   Born:    December 1961

Chief Operating Officer—Philippines

   Joined:    1997
   Appointed to current position:    2012
   Business experience with us:    Has held several positions with us, including New Businesses and Commercial Development Officer, Commercial Director in Mexico, Commercial Development Director in Brazil, Commercial Director for the Bajío division in Mexico, Logistics Director and Sales Manager of the Valley of Mexico.
   Other business experience:    Has worked in the Administrative, Distribution and Marketing departments of The Coca-Cola Export Company.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Economics from ITESM and a OneMBA from ITESM and the partner schools from each continent.

Alejandro Duncan Ancira

   Born:    May 1957

Technical Officer

   Joined:    1995
   Appointed to current position:    2002
   Business experience with us:    Infrastructure Planning Director of Mexico.
   Other business experience:    Has undertaken responsibilities in different production, logistics, engineering, project planning and manufacturing departments of FEMSA and was a Plant Manager in central Mexico and Manufacturing Director in Buenos Aires.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from ITESM and an MBA from the Universidad de Monterrey.

 

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Eulalio Cerda Delgadillo

   Born:    July 1958

Human Resources Officer

   Joined:    1996
   Appointed to current position:    2001
   Business experience with us:    Manager, positions in several departments, including maintenance, projects, packaging and human resources.
   Other business experience:    At FEMSA Cerveza, served as New Projects Executive and worked in several departments including marketing, maintenance, packaging, bottling, human resources, technical development and projects.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from ITESM.

John Anthony Santa María Otazúa

   Born:    August 1957

Chief Operating Officer—South America

   Joined:    1995
   Appointed to current position:    2011
   Business experience with us:    Has served as Strategic Planning and Business Development Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Mexican operations. He has experience in several areas of our company, namely development of new products and mergers and acquisitions.
   Other business experience:    Has experience with different bottler companies in Mexico in areas such as Strategic Planning and General Management.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Business Administration and an MBA with a major in Finance from Southern Methodist University.

Ernesto Silva Almaguer

   Born:    March 1955
Chief Operating Officer—Mexico / Central America    Joined:    1996
   Appointed to current position:    2011
   Business experience with us:    Has served as Chief Operating Officer in Buenos Aires and New Business Development and Information Technology Director.
   Other business experience:    Has worked as General Director of packaging subsidiaries of FEMSA (Fábricas de Monterrey, S.A. de C.V. and Quimiproductos), served as Vice President of International Sales at FEMSA Empaques and Manager of FEMSA’s Corporate Planning and held several positions at Alfa.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Mechanical and Administrative Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.

 

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Gabriel Coindreau Montemayor

   Born:    July 1970

Strategic Planning Officer

   Joined:    2001
   Appointed to current position:    2012
   Business experience with us:    Has served as Director for Organizational Planning
   Education:    Holds a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from ITESM.

Hermilo Zuart Ruíz

   Born:    March 1949

Strategic Supply Officer

   Joined:    1992
   Appointed to current position:    2010
   Business experience with us:    Has served as former New Business Officer, Chief Operating Officer in the Latincentro division, Chief Operating Officer in the Valley of Mexico and Chief Operating Officer in the Southeast Mexico.
   Other business experience:    Has undertaken several responsibilities in the manufacturing, commercialization, planning and administrative areas of FEMSA: Franquicias Officer, mainly in charge of Mundet products.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Public Accounting from UNAM and completed a graduate course in Business Management from IPADE.

Rafael Alberto Suárez Olaguibel

   Born:    April 1960

New Businesses and Commercial

Development Officer

   Joined:    1986
   Appointed to current position:    2012
   Business experience with us:    Corporate Special Projects Director, Chief Operating Officer Latincentro Division, Commercial Planning and Strategic Development Officer, Chief Operating Officer of Mexico, Chief Operating Officer of Argentina, Distribution and Sales Director of Valley of Mexico, Marketing Director of Valley of Mexico.
   Other business experience:    Has worked as Franchises Manager and in other positions at Coca-Cola Company in Mexico.
   Education:    Holds a degree in Economics from ITESM and a OneMBA from Consortium ITESM.

 

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Compensation of Directors and Officers

For the year ended December 31, 2012, the aggregate compensation of all of our executive officers paid or accrued for services in all capacities was approximately Ps. 306.1 million. The aggregate compensation amount includes approximately Ps. 208.2 million of cash bonus awards and bonuses paid to certain of our executive officers pursuant to our incentive plan for stock purchases. See “—EVA-Based Bonus Program.”

The aggregate compensation for directors during 2012 was Ps. 12.9 million. For each meeting attended we paid US$ 10,000 to each director with foreign residence and US$ 6,500 to all other directors with residence in Mexico in 2012.

We paid US$ 3,500 to each of the members of the Audit Committee per each meeting attended, and we paid US$ 2,500 per meeting attended to each of the members of the Finance and Planning and the Corporate Practices Committees.

Our senior management and executive officers participate in our benefit plans on the same basis as our other employees. Members of our board of directors do not participate in our benefit plans. As of December 31, 2012, amounts accrued for all employees under these pension and retirement plans were Ps. 2,394 million, of which Ps. 1,008 million is already funded.

EVA-Based Bonus Program

Our bonus program for executives is based on complying with certain goals established annually by management, which include quantitative and qualitative objectives as well as the completion of special projects.

The quantitative objectives represent approximately 50% of the bonus and are based on the Economic Value Added (“EVA”) methodology. These quantitative objectives, established for the executives at each entity, are based on a combination of the EVA generated per entity and by our company and the EVA generated by our parent company, FEMSA. The qualitative objectives and special projects represent the remaining 50% of the annual bonus and are based on the critical success factors established at the beginning of the year for each executive.

The bonus amount is determined based on each eligible participant’s level of responsibility and based on the EVA generated by the applicable business unit the employee works for. This formula is established by considering the level of responsibility within the organization, the employees’ evaluation and competitive compensation in the market.

The incentive plan target is expressed in months of salary, and the final amount payable is computed based on a percentage of compliance with the goals established every year. The bonuses are recorded as a part of the income statement and are paid in cash the following year. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the bonus expense recorded amounted to Ps. 375 and Ps. 599, respectively.

Share-based payment bonus plan. We have a stock incentive plan for the benefit of our executive officers. This plan uses as its main evaluation metric the EVA methodology. Under the EVA stock incentive plan, eligible executive officers are entitled to receive a special annual bonus (fixed amount), to purchase FEMSA and Coca-Cola FEMSA shares or options, based on the executive’s responsibility in the organization, their business’s EVA result and their individual performance. The acquired shares or options are deposited in a trust, and the executives may access them one year after they are vested, at 20% per year. Fifty percent of our annual executive bonus under our stock incentive plan is to be used to purchase FEMSA shares or options and the remaining 50% to purchase our company’s shares or options. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and January 1, 2011, no stock options had been granted to employees.

The special bonus is granted to eligible employees on an annual basis and after withholding applicable taxes. We contribute the individual employee’s special bonus (after taxes) in cash to the Administrative Trust (which is controlled and consolidated by FEMSA), which then uses the funds to purchase FEMSA and Coca-Cola FEMSA shares (as instructed by the Corporate Practices Committe), which are then allocated to such employee.

 

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Coca-Cola FEMSA accounts for its share-based payment bonus plan as an equity-settled share-based payment transaction, since it is its parent company, FEMSA, who ultimately grants and settles any shares due to executives.

Share Ownership

As of March 8, 2013, several of our directors and alternate directors were trust participants under the Irrevocable Trust No. 463 established at INVEX, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Invex Grupo Financiero, as Trustee, which is the owner of 74.9% of the voting stock of FEMSA, which in turn owns 48.9% of our outstanding capital stock. As a result of the voting trust’s internal procedures, the voting trust as a whole is deemed to have beneficial ownership with sole voting power of all the shares deposited in the voting trust, and each of the trust participants are deemed to have beneficial ownership with shared voting power over those same deposited shares. These directors and alternate directors are Alfonso Garza Garza, Paulina Garza Lagüera Gonda, Bárbara Garza Lagüera Gonda, Mariana Garza Lagüera Gonda and Eva María Garza Lagüera Gonda. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Major Shareholders.” None of our other directors, alternate directors or executive officers is the beneficial owner of more than 1% of any class of our capital stock.

Board Practices

Our bylaws state that the board of directors will meet at least four times a year to discuss our operating results and progress in achieving strategic objectives. It is the practice of our board of directors to meet following the end of each quarter. Our board of directors can also hold extraordinary meetings. See “Item 10. Additional Information—Bylaws.”

Under our bylaws, directors serve one-year terms although they continue in office for up to 30 days until successors are appointed. If no successor is appointed during this period, the board of directors may appoint interim members, who will be ratified or substituted at the next shareholders meeting after such event occurs. None of the members of our board of directors or senior management of our subsidiaries has service agreements providing for benefits upon termination of employment.

Our board of directors is supported by committees, which are working groups approved at our annual shareholders meeting that analyze issues and provide recommendations to the board of directors regarding their respective areas of focus. The executive officers interact periodically with the committees to address management issues. The following are the three committees of the board of directors:

Finance and Planning Committee . The Finance and Planning Committee works with management to set our annual and long-term strategic and financial plans and monitors adherence to these plans. It is responsible for setting our optimal capital structure and recommends the appropriate level of borrowing as well as the issuance of securities. Financial risk management is another responsibility of the Finance and Planning Committee. Irial Finan is the chairman of the Finance and Planning Committee. The additional members include: Federico Reyes García, Ricardo Guajardo Touché and Enrique Senior Hernández. The secretary of the Finance and Planning Committee is Héctor Treviño Gutiérrez, our Chief Financial Officer.

Audit Committee . The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing the accuracy and integrity of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with accounting, internal control and auditing requirements. The Audit Committee is directly responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention and oversight of the independent auditor, who reports directly to the Audit Committee; the internal auditing function also reports to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee has implemented procedures for receiving, retaining and addressing complaints regarding accounting, internal control and auditing matters, including the submission of confidential, anonymous complaints from employees regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters. To carry out its duties, the Audit Committee may hire independent counsel and other advisors. As necessary, we compensate the independent auditor and any outside advisor hired by the Audit Committee and provide funding for ordinary administrative expenses incurred by the Audit Committee in the course of its duties. José Manuel Canal Hernando is the chairman of the Audit Committee and the “audit committee financial expert”. The additional members are: Alfonso González Migoya, Charles H. McTier, Francisco Zambrano Rodríguez and Ernesto Cruz Velázquez de León. Each member of the Audit Committee is an independent director, as required by the Mexican Securities Market Law and applicable New York Stock Exchange listing standards. The secretary of the Audit Committee, who is not a member, is José González Ornelas, head of FEMSA’s auditing and operating control area.

 

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Corporate Practices Committee . The Corporate Practices Committee, which consists of exclusively of independent directors, is responsible for preventing or reducing the risk of performing operations that could damage the value of our company or that benefit a particular group of shareholders. The committee may call a shareholders meeting and include matters on the agenda for that meeting that it deems appropriate, approve policies on related party transactions, approve the compensation plan of the chief executive officer and relevant officers, and support our board of directors in the elaboration of related reports. The chairman of the Corporate Practices Committee is Daniel Servitje Montul. The additional members include: Helmut Paul and Karl Frei Buechi. The secretaries of the Corporate Practices Committee are Gary Fayard and Javier Astaburuaga Sanjines.

Advisory Board . Our board of directors approved the creation of a committee whose main role will be to advise and propose initiatives to our board of directors through the Chief Executive Officer. This committee will mainly be comprised of former shareholders of the various bottling businesses that merged with us, whose experience will constitute an important contribution to our operations.

Employees

As of December 31, 2012, our headcount was as follows: 47,002 in Mexico and Central America, 18,778 in South America and 7,615 in Venezuela. In the headcount we include the employees of third party distributors. The table below sets forth headcount by category for the periods indicated:

 

     As of December 31,  
     2012      2011      2010  

Executives

     974         939         759   

Non-union

     21,989         22,380         17,258   

Union

     41,123         37,517         33,085   

Employees of third party distributors

     9,309         9,043         8,101   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     73,395         69,879         59,203   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2012, approximately 56% of our employees, most of whom were employed in Mexico, were members of labor unions. We had 126 separate collective bargaining agreements with 82 labor unions. In general, we have a good relationship with the labor unions throughout our operations, except in Colombia, Venezuela and Guatemala, which are or have been the subjects of significant labor-related litigation. See “Item 8. Financial Information—Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information” and “Item 8. Financial Information—Legal Proceedings.” We believe we have appropriate reserves for these litigation proceedings and do not currently expect them to have a material adverse effect.

Insurance Policies

We maintain a number of different types of insurance policies for all employees. These policies mitigate the risk of having to pay death benefits in the event of an industrial accident. We maintain directors’ and officers’ insurance policies covering all directors and certain key executive officers for liabilities incurred in their capacities as directors and officers.

 

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Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

Our outstanding capital stock consists of three classes of securities: Series A shares held by FEMSA, Series D shares held by The Coca-Cola Company and Series L shares held by the public. The following table sets forth our major shareholders as of March 8, 2013:

 

Owner

   Outstanding
Capital Stock
   Percentage
Ownership of
Outstanding
Capital Stock
   Percentage
of
Voting
Rights
 

FEMSA (Series A shares) (1)

     992,078,519       48.9%      63.0

The Coca-Cola Company (Series D Shares) (2)

     583,545,678       28.7%      37.0

Public (Series L shares) (3)

     454,920,107       22.4%      —     
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

Total

     2,030,544,304       100.0%      100.0
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

(1) FEMSA owns these shares through its wholly owned subsidiary Compañía Internacional de Bebidas, S.A. de C.V., which we refer to in this annual report as CIBSA. 74.9% of the voting stock of FEMSA is owned by the technical committee and trust participants under Irrevocable Trust No. 463 established at Banco Invex, S.A. Institución de Banca Múltiple, Invex Grupo Financiero, as Trustee. As a consequence of the voting trust’s internal procedures, the following trust participants are deemed to have beneficial ownership with shared voting power of the shares deposited in the voting trust: BBVA Bancomer Servicios, S.A., as Trustee under Trust No. F/25078-7 (controlled by Max Michel Suberville), J.P. Morgan (Suisse), S.A., as Trustee under a trust controlled by Paulina Garza Lagüera Gonda, Bárbara Garza Lagüera Gonda, Mariana Garza Lagüera Gonda, Eva Gonda Rivera, Eva Maria Garza Lagüera Gonda, Consuelo Garza Lagüera de Garza, Alfonso Garza Garza, Patricio Garza Garza, Juan Carlos Garza Garza, Eduardo Garza Garza, Eugenio Garza Garza, Alberto Bailleres Gonzalez, Maria Teresa Gual Aspe de Bailleres, Inversiones Bursátiles Industriales, S.A. de C.V. (controlled by the Garza Lagüera family), Corbal, S.A. de C.V. (controlled by Alberto Bailleres González), Magdalena Michel de David, Alepage, S.A. (controlled by Consuelo Garza Lagüera de Garza), BBVA Bancomer Servicios, S.A. as Trustee under Trust No. F/29013-0 (controlled by the estate of José Calderón Ayala, late father of José Calderón Rojas), Max Michel Suberville, Max David Michel, Juan David Michel, Monique David de VanLathem, Renee Michel de Guichard, Magdalena Guichard Michel, Rene Guichard Michel, Miguel Guichard Michel, Graciano Guichard Michel, Juan Guichard Michel, Franca Servicios, S.A. de C.V. (controlled by the estate of José Calderón Ayala, late father of José Calderón Rojas), BBVA Bancomer Servicios, S.A., as Trustee under Trust No. F/29490-0 (controlled by Alberto, Susana and Cecilia Bailleres), BBVA Bancomer Servicios, S.A., as Trustee under Trust No. F/710004 (controlled by Magdalena Michel de David) and BBVA Bancomer Servicios, S.A., as Trustee under Trust No. F/700005 (controlled by Renee Michel de Guichard).
(2) The Coca-Cola Company indirectly owns these shares through its wholly owned subsidiaries, The Inmex Corporation and Dulux CBAI 2003 B.V.
(3) Holders of Series L shares are only entitled to vote in limited circumstances. See “Item 10. Additional Information—Bylaws.” Holders of ADSs are entitled, subject to certain exceptions, to instruct The Bank of New York, a depositary, as to the exercise of the limited voting rights pertaining to the Series L shares underlying their ADSs.

Our Series A shares, owned by FEMSA, are held in Mexico and our Series D shares, owned by The Coca-Cola Company, are held outside of Mexico.

As of December 31, 2012, there were 16,325,502 of our ADSs outstanding, each ADS representing ten Series L shares, and 35.9% of our outstanding Series L shares were represented by ADSs. As of March 8, 2013, 35.9% of our outstanding Series L shares were represented by ADSs, held by 365 holders (including The Depositary Trust Company) with registered addresses outside of Mexico.

 

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The Shareholders Agreement

We operate pursuant to a shareholders agreement among two subsidiaries of FEMSA, The Coca-Cola Company and certain of its subsidiaries. This agreement, together with our bylaws, sets forth the basic rules under which we operate.

In February 2010, our main shareholders, FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company, amended the shareholders agreement, and our bylaws were amended accordingly. The amendment mainly relates to changes in the voting requirements for decisions on: (1) ordinary operations within an annual business plan and (2) appointment of the chief executive officer and all officers reporting to him, all of which now may be taken by the board of directors by simple majority voting. Also, the amendment provides that payment of dividends, up to an amount equivalent to 20% of the preceding years’ retained earnings, may be approved by a simple majority of the shareholders. Any decision on extraordinary matters, as they are defined by our bylaws and which include any new business acquisition, business combinations or any change in the existing line of business, among other things, shall require the approval of the majority of the members of the board of directors, with the vote of two of the members appointed by The Coca-Cola Company. Also, any decision related to such extraordinary matters or any payment of dividends above 20% of the preceding years’ retained earnings shall require the approval of a majority of Series A and Series D shares voting together as a single class.

Under our bylaws and shareholders agreement, our Series A shares and Series D shares are the only shares with full voting rights and, therefore, control actions by our shareholders.

The shareholders agreement also sets forth the principal shareholders’ understanding as to the effect of adverse actions of The Coca-Cola Company under the bottler agreements. Our bylaws and shareholders agreement provide that a majority of the directors appointed by the holders of Series A shares, upon making a reasonable, good faith determination that any action of The Coca-Cola Company under any bottler agreement between The Coca-Cola Company and our company or any of our subsidiaries is materially adverse to our business interests and that The Coca-Cola Company has failed to cure such action within 60 days of notice, may declare a “simple majority period,” as defined in our bylaws, at any time within 90 days after giving notice. During the simple majority period certain decisions, namely the approval of material changes in our business plans, the introduction of a new, or termination of an existing line of business, and related party transactions outside the ordinary course of business, to the extent the presence and approval of at least two Series D directors would otherwise be required, can be made by a simple majority vote of our entire board of directors, without requiring the presence or approval of any Series D director. A majority of the Series A directors may terminate a simple majority period but, once having done so, cannot declare another simple majority period for one year after the termination. If a simple majority period persists for one year or more, the provisions of the shareholders agreement for resolution of irreconcilable differences may be triggered, with the consequences outlined in the following paragraph.

In addition to the rights of first refusal provided for in our bylaws regarding proposed transfers of Series A shares or Series D shares, the shareholders agreement contemplates three circumstances under which one principal shareholder may purchase the interest of the other in our company: (1) a change in control in a principal shareholder, (2) the existence of irreconcilable differences between the principal shareholders or (3) the occurrence of certain specified events of default.

In the event that (1) one of the principal shareholders buys the other’s interest in our company in any of the circumstances described above or (2) the ownership of our shares of capital stock other than the Series L shares of the subsidiaries of The Coca-Cola Company or FEMSA is reduced below 20% and upon the request of the shareholder whose interest is not so reduced, the shareholders agreement requires that our bylaws be amended to eliminate all share transfer restrictions and all special-majority voting and quorum requirements, after which the shareholders agreement would terminate.

The shareholders agreement also contains provisions relating to the principal shareholders understanding as to our growth. It states that it is The Coca-Cola Company’s intention that we will be viewed as one of a small number of its “anchor” bottlers in Latin America. In particular, the parties agree that it is desirable that we expand by acquiring additional bottler territories in Mexico and other Latin American countries in the event any become available through horizontal growth. In addition, The Coca-Cola Company has agreed, subject to a number of conditions, that if it obtains ownership of a bottler territory that fits with our operations, it will give us the option to acquire such territory. The Coca-Cola Company has also agreed to support prudent and sound modifications to our

 

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capital structure to support horizontal growth. The Coca-Cola Company’s agreement as to horizontal growth expires upon either the elimination of the super-majority voting requirements described above or The Coca-Cola Company’s election to terminate the agreement as a result of a default.

The Coca-Cola Memorandum

In connection with the acquisition of Panamco in 2003, we established certain understandings primarily relating to operational and business issues with both The Coca-Cola Company and FEMSA that were memorialized in writing prior to completion of the acquisition. Although The Coca-Cola Memorandum has not been amended, we continue to develop our relationship with The Coca-Cola Company (i.e. through, inter alia , acquisitions and taking on new product categories), and we therefore believe that The Coca-Cola Memorandum should be interpreted in the context of subsequent events, some of which have been noted in the description below. The terms are as follows:

 

   

The shareholder arrangements between directly wholly owned subsidiaries of FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company will continue in place. On February 1, 2010, FEMSA amended its shareholders agreement with The Coca-Cola Company . See “—The Shareholders Agreement.”

 

   

FEMSA will continue to consolidate our financial results under Mexican FRS. (We have complied with Mexican law by transitioning to IFRS as of 2012.)

 

   

The Coca-Cola Company and FEMSA will continue to discuss in good faith the possibility of implementing changes to our capital structure in the future.

 

   

There were to be no changes in concentrate pricing or marketing support by The Coca-Cola Company up to May 2004. After such time, The Coca-Cola Company obtained complete discretion to implement any changes with respect to these matters, but any decision in this regard will be discussed with us and will take our operating condition into consideration.

 

   

The Coca-Cola Company may require the establishment of a different long-term strategy for Brazil. If, after taking into account our performance in Brazil, The Coca-Cola Company does not consider us to be part of this long-term strategic solution for Brazil, then we will sell our Brazilian franchise to The Coca-Cola Company or its designee at fair market value. Fair market value would be determined by independent investment bankers retained by each party at their own expense pursuant to specified procedures. We currently believe the likelihood of this term applying is remote.

 

   

FEMSA, The Coca-Cola Company and we will meet to discuss the optimal Latin American territorial configuration for the Coca-Cola bottler system. During these meetings, we will consider all possible combinations and any asset swap transactions that may arise from these discussions. In addition, we will entertain any potential combination as long as it is strategically sound and done at fair market value.

 

   

We would like to keep open strategic alternatives that relate to the integration of sparkling beverages and beer. The Coca-Cola Company, FEMSA and us would explore these alternatives on a market-by-market basis at the appropriate time.

 

   

The Coca-Cola Company agreed to sell to a subsidiary of FEMSA sufficient shares to permit FEMSA to beneficially own 51% of our outstanding capital stock (assuming that this subsidiary of FEMSA does not sell any shares and that there are no issuances of our stock other than as contemplated by the acquisition). As a result of this understanding, in November 2006, FEMSA acquired, through a subsidiary, 148,000,000 of our Series D shares from certain subsidiaries of The Coca-Cola Company, representing 9.4% of the total outstanding voting shares and 8.02% of the total outstanding equity of Coca-Cola FEMSA, at a price of US$ 2.888 per share for an aggregate amount of US$ 427.4 million. Pursuant to our bylaws, the acquired shares were converted from Series D shares to Series A shares.

 

   

We may be entering some markets where significant infrastructure investment may be required. The Coca-Cola Company and FEMSA will conduct a joint study that will outline strategies for these markets, as well as the investment levels required to execute these strategies. Subsequently, it is intended that FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company will reach agreement on the level of funding to be provided by each of the partners. The parties intend that this allocation of funding responsibilities would not be overly burdensome for either partner.

 

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We entered into a stand-by credit facility in December 2003 with The Coca-Cola Export Corporation, which expired in December 2006 and was never used.

Cooperation Framework with The Coca-Cola Company

In September 2006, we reached a comprehensive cooperation framework with The Coca-Cola Company for a new stage of collaboration going forward. This new framework includes the main aspects of our relationship with The Coca-Cola Company and defines the terms for the new collaborative business model. The framework is structured around three main objectives, which have been implemented as outlined below:

 

   

Sustainable growth of sparkling beverages, still beverages and waters: Together with The Coca-Cola Company, we have defined a platform to jointly pursue incremental growth in the sparkling beverages category, as well as accelerated development of still beverages and waters across Latin America. To this end, The Coca-Cola Company will provide a relevant portion of the funds derived from the concentrate increase for marketing support of the entire portfolio. In addition, the framework contemplates a new, all-encompassing business model for the development, organically and through acquisitions, of still beverages and waters that further aligns our and The Coca-Cola Company’s objectives and should contribute to incremental long-term value creation for both companies. With this objective in mind, we have jointly acquired the Brisa bottled water business in Colombia, we have formalized a joint venture for the Jugos del Valle products in Mexico and Brazil and we have formalized certain agreements to develop the Crystal water business and the Matte Leao business in Brazil with other bottlers, and the business of Grupo Estrella Azul, a leading dairy and juice-based beverage company in Panama. During 2011 we formalized a joint venture to develop certain coffee products in our territories. In addition, during 2012, we acquired, through Jugos del Valle, an indirect participation in Santa Clara, an important producer of milk and dairy products in Mexico.

 

   

Our horizontal growth: The framework includes The Coca-Cola Company’s endorsement of our aspiration to continue being a leading participant in the consolidation of the Coca-Cola system in Latin America, as well as our exploration of potential opportunities in other markets where our operating model and strong execution capabilities could be leveraged. For example, in 2008 we entered into a transaction with The Coca-Cola Company to acquire from it, REMIL, which was The Coca-Cola Company’s wholly owned bottling franchise in the majority of the State of Minas Gerais of Brazil. On January 25, 2013 we closed the acquisition of 51% non-controlling of the outstanding shares of CCBPI.

 

   

Long-term vision in relationship economics: We and The Coca-Cola Company understand each other’s business objectives and growth plans, and the 2006 framework provides a long-term perspective on the economics of our relationship. This will allow us and The Coca-Cola Company to focus on continuing to drive the business forward and generating profitable growth.

 

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

We believe that our transactions with related party transactions are on terms comparable to those that would result from arm’s length negotiations with unaffiliated parties and are reviewed and approved by our Corporate Practices Committee.

FEMSA

We regularly engage in transactions with FEMSA and its subsidiaries.

We sell our products to certain FEMSA subsidiaries, substantially all of which consists of our sales to a chain of convenience stores under the name Oxxo. The aggregate amount of these sales to Oxxo was Ps. 2,853 million and Ps. 2,088 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

We also purchase products from FEMSA and its subsidiaries. The aggregate amount of these purchases was Ps. 4,484 million and Ps. 3,652 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively. These amounts principally relate to raw materials, beer, assets and services provided to us by FEMSA. In January 2008, we renewed our service agreement with another subsidiary of FEMSA, which provides for the continued provision of administrative services relating to insurance, legal and tax advice, relations with governmental authorities and certain administrative and internal auditing services that it has been providing since June 1993. In November 2000, we entered into a service agreement with a subsidiary of FEMSA for the transportation of finished products from our production facilities to our distribution centers within Mexico. In November 2001, we entered into two franchise bottler agreements with Promotora de Marcas Nacionales, S.A. de C.V., an indirect subsidiary of FEMSA, under which we became the sole franchisee for the production, bottling, distribution and sale of Mundet brands in the valley of Mexico and in most of our operations in Southeast Mexico. In September 2010, FEMSA sold the Mundet brand in Mexico to The Coca-Cola Company through The Coca-Cola Company’s acquisition of 100% of the equity interest of Promotora de Marcas Nacionales, S.A. de C.V. We remain the licensee of the Mundet trademark under the license agreements with Promotora de Marcas Nacionales, S.A. de C.V. Both agreements are renewable for ten-year terms, subject to non-renewal by either party with notice to the other party. We recently expanded the territories covered by these agreements to certain of our operations outside of Mexico. We primarily purchase our glass bottles in Mexico from Glass & Silice S.A. de C.V. (formerly VICHISA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Holding, S.A. de C.V. (formerly FEMSA Cerveza), currently a wholly owned subsidiary of the Heineken Group. The aggregate amount of our purchases from Glass & Silice S.A. de C.V. (formerly VICHISA) amounted to Ps. 292.0 million and Ps. 320.0 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively. Finally, we continue to distribute and sell the Kaiser beer portfolio in our Brazilian territories through the 20-year term, consistent with arrangements in place with Cervejarias Kaiser since 2006, prior the acquisition of Cervejarias Kaiser by Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Holding, S.A. de C.V., formerly known as FEMSA Cerveza. On April 30, 2010, the transaction pursuant to which FEMSA agreed to exchange 100% of its beer operations for a 20% economic interest in the Heineken Group closed.

We also purchase products from Heineken and its subsidiaries. The aggregate amount of these purchases was Ps. 2,598 million and Ps. 3,343 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively. These amounts principally relate to raw materials and beer.

FEMSA is also a party to the understandings we have with The Coca-Cola Company relating to specified operational and business issues. A summary of these understandings is set forth under “—Major Shareholders—The Coca-Cola Memorandum.”

The Coca-Cola Company

We regularly engage in transactions with The Coca-Cola Company and its affiliates. We purchase all of our concentrate requirements for Coca-Cola trademark beverages from The Coca-Cola Company. Total expenses charged to us by The Coca-Cola Company for concentrates were approximately Ps. 23,886 million and Ps. 20,882 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively. Our company and The Coca-Cola Company pay and reimburse each other for marketing expenditures. The Coca-Cola Company also contributes to our coolers, bottles and case investment program. We received contributions to our marketing expenses of Ps. 3,018 million and Ps. 2,595 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

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In December 2007 and May 2008, we sold most of our proprietary brands to The Coca-Cola Company. The proprietary brands are licensed back to us by The Coca-Cola Company pursuant to our bottler agreements. The December 2007 transaction was valued at US$ 48 million and the May 2008 transaction was valued at US$ 16 million. Revenues from the sale of proprietary brands realized in prior years in which we have a significant continuing involvement are deferred and amortized against the related costs of future sales over the estimated sales period. The balance to be amortized amounted to Ps. 98 million and Ps. 302 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The short-term portions to be amortized amounted to Ps. 61 million and Ps. 197 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The short-term portions are included in other current liabilities. The long-term positions are included in other liabilities.

In Argentina, we purchase plastic preforms, as well as returnable plastic bottles from Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A., a local subsidiary of Embotelladora Andina S.A., a Coca-Cola bottler with operations in Argentina, Chile and Brazil in which The Coca-Cola Company has a substantial interest.

In Argentina, we mainly use HFCS that we purchase from several different local suppliers as a sweetener in our products instead of sugar. We purchase glass bottles, plastic cases and other raw materials from several domestic sources. We purchase plastic preforms, as well as returnable plastic bottles, at competitive prices from Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A., a local subsidiary of Embotelladora Andina S.A., a bottler of The Coca-Cola Company with operations in Argentina, Chile and Brazil, and other local suppliers. We also acquire plastic preforms from ALPLA Avellaneda S.A. and other suppliers.

In November 2007, Administración, a Mexican company owned directly or indirectly by us and The Coca-Cola Company, acquired 100% of the shares of capital stock of Jugos del Valle. The business of Jugos del Valle in the United States was acquired and sold by The Coca-Cola Company. In 2008, we, The Coca-Cola Company and all Mexican and Brazilian Coca-Cola bottlers entered into a joint business for the Mexican and the Brazilian operations, respectively, of Jugos del Valle. Taking into account the participation held by Grupo Fomento Queretano, we currently hold an interest of 25.1% in the Mexican joint business and approximately 19.7% in the Brazilian joint businesses. Jugos del Valle sells fruit juice-based beverages and fruit derivatives.

In February 2009, we acquired with The Coca-Cola Company the Brisa bottled water business in Colombia from Bavaria, S.A. a subsidiary of SABMiller plc. We acquired the production assets and the distribution territory, and The Coca-Cola Company acquired the Brisa brand. We and The Coca-Cola Company equally shared in paying the purchase price of US$ 92 million. Following a transition period, in June 2009, we started to sell and distribute the Brisa portfolio of products in Colombia.

In May 2009, we entered into an agreement to begin selling the Crystal trademark water products in Brazil jointly with The Coca-Cola Company.

In August 2010, we acquired from The Coca-Cola Company, along with other Brazilian Coca-Cola bottlers, the business operations of the Matte Leao tea brand. As of March 8, 2013, we had a 19.4% indirect interest in the Matte Leao business in Brazil.

In March 2011, we acquired with The Coca-Cola Company, through Compañía Panameña de Bebidas S.A.P.I. de C.V., Estrella Azul, a Panamanian conglomerate that participates in the dairy and juice-based beverage categories in Panama. We will continue to develop this business with The Coca-Cola Company.

In March 2011, with The Coca-Cola Company, through Compañía de Bebidas Panameñas S.A.P.I. de C.V. we entered into several credit agreements (the “Credit Facilities”), pursuant to which we lent an aggregate amount of US$112,257,620 to Estrella Azul. Subject to certain events which could lead to an acceleration of payments, the principal balance of the Credit Facilities is payable in one installment on March 24, 2021.

In August 2012, we acquired, through Jugos del Valle , an indirect participation in Santa Clara, an important producer of milk and dairy products in Mexico. We currently own an indirect participation of 23.8% in Santa Clara.

In December, 2012, we reached an agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to acquire a 51% non-controlling majority stake of CCBPI for US $688.5 million in an all-cash transaction. We closed this transaction on January 25, 2013. The implied enterprise value of 100% of CCPBI is US$ 1,350 million. We will have an option to acquire all of the remaining 49% of the capital stock of CCBPI at any time during the seven years following the closing, at the same enterprise value adjusted for a carrying cost and certain other adjustments. We will have a put option, exercisable six years after the initial closing, to sell our ownership in CCBPI back to The Coca-Cola Company at a price that will be calculated using the same EBITDA multiple used in the acquisition of the 51% stake of CCBPI, capped at the aggregate enterprise value for the amount acquired, adjusted for certain items. We will be managing the day-to-day operations of the business. The Coca-Cola Company will have certain rights on the operational business plan. Given terms of both the options agreements and our shareholders agreement with The Coca-Cola Company, we will not consolidate the results of CCBPI. We will recognize the results of CCBPI using the equity method. CCBPI sold approximately 531 million unit cases of beverages during 2012 and generated revenues of approximately US$ 1.1 billion.

 

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Associated Companies

We also regularly engage in transactions with companies in which we own an equity interest that are not affiliated with The Coca-Cola Company, as described under “—The Coca-Cola Company.” We believe these transactions are on terms comparable to those that would result from arm’s length negotiations with unaffiliated third parties.

In Mexico, we purchase sparkling beverages in cans from Industria Envasadora de Querétaro, S.A. de C.V., or IEQSA, in which we hold an equity interest of 27.9%. We paid IEQSA Ps. 483 million, and Ps. 262 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively. IEQSA purchases aluminum cans from FEMSA. We also purchase sugar from Beta San Miguel and Piasa, both sugar-cane producers in which, as of March 8, 2013, we hold a 2.7% and 26.1% equity interest, respectively. We paid Ps. 1,439 million and Ps. 1,398 million to Beta San Miguel in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

In Mexico, we participate with certain Coca-Cola bottlers in PROMESA, in which, as of March 8, 2013, we hold a 30.0% interest. Through PROMESA, we purchase our cans for our Mexican operations, which are manufactured by Fábricas de Monterrey, S.A. de C.V., or FAMOSA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Holding, S.A. de C.V. (formerly FEMSA Cerveza), currently a wholly owned subsidiary of the Heineken Group. We purchased from PROMESA approximately Ps. 711 million and Ps. 701 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Other Related Party Transactions

Carlos Salazar Lomelín, our Chief Executive Officer, is also chairman of the consultant committee of EGADE, the graduate business school of ITESM, which is a prestigious university system with headquarters in Monterrey, Mexico. ITESM routinely receives donations from us and our subsidiaries.

José Antonio Fernández Carbajal, a director of Coca-Cola FEMSA, is also the chairman of the board of directors of ITESM, a Mexican private university that routinely receives donations from us. Ricardo Guajardo Touché, a director of Coca-Cola FEMSA, is also a member of the board of directors of ITESM.

Allen & Company LLC provides investment banking services to us and our affiliates in the ordinary course of its business. Enrique Senior, one of our directors, is a Managing Director of Allen & Company LLC, and Herbert Allen III, an alternate director, is the president of Allen & Company LLC.

We are insured in Mexico primarily under certain of FEMSA’s insurance policies with Grupo Nacional Provincial S.A., of which the son of the chairman of its board of directors, Alejandro Bailleres Gual is one of our alternate directors. The policies were purchased pursuant to a competitive bidding process.

In October 2011, we executed certain agreements with affiliates of Grupo Tampico to acquire specific products and services such as plastic cases, certain trucks and car brands, as well as autoparts exclusively for the territories of Grupo Tampico, which agreements provide for certain preferences to be elected as suppliers in our suppliers’ bidding processes.

 

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Item 8. Financial Information

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Consolidated Financial Statements

See “Item 18. Financial Statements” beginning on page F-1.

Dividend Policy

For a discussion of our dividend policy, see “Item 3. Key Information—Dividends and Dividend Policy.”

Significant Changes

Except as disclosed under “Recent Developments” in Item 5, no significant changes have occurred since the date of the annual financial statements included in this annual report.

 

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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are party to various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. Other than as disclosed in this annual report, we are not currently involved in any litigation or arbitration proceeding, including any proceeding that is pending or threatened of which we are aware, which we believe will have, or has had, a material adverse effect on our company. Other legal proceedings that are pending against or involve us and our subsidiaries are incidental to the conduct of our and their business. We believe that the ultimate disposition of such other proceedings individually or in an aggregate basis will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results.

Mexico

Antitrust Matters . During 2000, the CFC, pursuant to complaints filed by PepsiCo and certain of its bottlers in Mexico, began an investigation of The Coca-Cola Company Export Corporation and the Mexican Coca-Cola bottlers for alleged monopolistic practices through exclusivity arrangements with certain retailers. Nine of our Mexican subsidiaries, including those that we acquired as a result of our merger with Grupo Tampico, Grupo CIMSA and Grupo Fomento Queretano, are involved in this matter. After the corresponding legal proceedings in 2008, a Mexican Federal Court rendered an adverse judgment against two out of our nine Mexican subsidiaries involved in the proceedings, upholding a fine of approximately Ps. 10.5 million imposed by CFC on each of the two subsidiaries and ordering the immediate suspension of such practices of alleged exclusivity arrangements and conditional dealing. With respect to the complaints against the remaining seven subsidiaries, a favorable resolution was rendered in Mexican Federal Court and the CFC, which ruling dropped the fines and ruled in favor of six of our subsidiaries, on the grounds of insufficient evidence to prove individual and specific liability in the alleged antitrust violations. On August 7, 2012, the court dismissed and denied an appeal that we filed on behalf of Grupo Fomento Queretano, which had received an adverse judgment. We filed a motion for reconsideration on September 12, 2012 and are awaiting final resolution.

In February 2009, the CFC began a new investigation of alleged monopolistic practices consisting of sparkling beverage sales subject to exclusivity agreements and the granting of discounts and/or benefits in exchange for exclusivity arrangements with certain retailers. In December 2011, the CFC closed this investigation on the grounds of insufficient evidence of monopolistic practices by The Coca-Cola Company and its bottlers. However, on February 9, 2012 the plaintiff appealed the decision of the CFC. The CFC confirmed its initial ruling. In a related case, a Circuit Court has ruled that the CFC must reexamine part of the evidence originally provided by a plaintiff. It is currently unclear how the CFC will rule upon this appeal.

Central America

Antitrust Matters in Costa Rica . In August 2001, the Comisión para Promover la Competencia in Costa Rica (Costa Rican Antitrust Commission) pursuant to a complaint filed by PepsiCo. and its bottler in Costa Rica initiated an investigation of the sales practices of The Coca-Cola Company and our Costa Rican subsidiary for alleged monopolistic practices in retail distribution, including sales exclusivity arrangements. A ruling from the Costa Rican Antitrust Commission was issued in July 2004, which found our subsidiary in Costa Rica engaged in monopolistic practices with respect to exclusivity arrangements, pricing and the sharing of coolers under certain limited circumstances and imposed a fine of US$ 130,000 (approximately Ps. 1.5 million. The court dismissed our appeal of the ruling. On August 30, 2011, we appealed the court’s dismissal before the Supreme Court, but the Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal on December 1, 2011. Notwithstanding the above, the above resolutions will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operations because we have already paid the Costa Rican Antitrust Commission’s fine and are currently complying with its resolution.

In November 2004, Ajecen del Sur S.A., the bottler of Big Cola in Costa Rica, filed a complaint before the Costa Rican Antitrust Commission related to monopolistic practices in retail distribution and exclusivity agreements against The Coca-Cola Company and our Costa Rican subsidiary. The Costa Rican Antitrust Commission has decided to pursue an investigation, but the final resolution issued by the Costa Rican Antitrust Commission ruled in our favor, imposing no fine.

 

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Colombia

Labor Matters . During July 2001, a labor union and several individuals from the Republic of Colombia filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against certain of our subsidiaries. The plaintiffs alleged that the subsidiaries engaged in wrongful acts against the labor union and its members in Colombia, including kidnapping, torture, death threats and intimidation. The complaint alleges claims under the U.S. Alien Tort Claims Act, Torture Victim Protection Act, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and state tort law and seeks injunctive and declaratory relief and damages of more than US$ 500 million, including treble and punitive damages and the cost of the suit, including attorney fees. In September 2006, the federal district court dismissed the complaint with respect to all claims. The plaintiffs appealed and in August 2009, the appellate court affirmed the decision in favor of our subsidiaries. The plaintiffs moved for a rehearing, and in September 2009, the rehearing motion was denied. Plaintiffs attempted to seek reconsideration en banc, but the Court dismissed the entire case for lack of jurisdiction and such resolution is final and unappealable.

Venezuela

Tax Matters . In 1999, some of our Venezuelan subsidiaries received notice of indirect tax claims asserted by the Venezuelan tax authorities. These subsidiaries have taken the appropriate measures against these claims at the administrative level and filed appeals with the Venezuelan courts. The claims currently amount to approximately US$ 21.1 million (approximately Ps. 250 million). We have certain rights to indemnification from Venbottling Holding, Inc., a former shareholder of Panamco and The Coca-Cola Company, for a substantial portion of the claims. We do not believe that the ultimate resolution of these cases will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results.

Brazil

Antitrust Matters . Several claims have been filed against us by private parties that allege anticompetitive practices by our Brazilian subsidiaries. The plaintiffs are Ragi (Dolly), a Brazilian producer of “B Brands,” and PepsiCo, alleging anticompetitive practices by Spal Indústria Brasileira de Bebidas, S.A. and Recofarma Indústria do Amazonas Ltda. Of the four claims Dolly filed against us, the only one remaining concerns a denial of access to common suppliers. Of the two claims made by PepsiCo, the first concerns exclusivity arrangements at the point of sale, and the second is an alleged corporate espionage allegation against the Pepsi bottler, BAESA, which the Ministry of Economy recommended to be dismissed for lack of evidence. Under Brazilian law, each of these claims could result in substantial monetary fines and other penalties although we believe each of the claims is without merit. Regarding the claims made by Pepsico, in December 2012, the Administrative Council of Economic Defense (“CADE”) issued a decision dismissing the claim related to exclusivity arrangements at the point of sale. Also in December 2012, CADE issued a technical note advocating dismissal of the claim related to an alleged corporate espionage against the Pepsi bottler, BAESA, for lack of evidence. Currently, we are awaiting the final decision.

 

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Item 9. The Offer and Listing

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the reported high and low nominal sale prices for the Series L shares on the Mexican Stock Exchange and the reported high and low nominal sale prices for the ADSs on the New York Stock Exchange:

 

     Mexican Stock Exchange
Mexican pesos per Series L  Share
     New York Stock Exchange
U.S. dollars per ADS
 
             High (1)                       Low (1)                       High (1)                       Low (1)           

2008:

           

Full year

   Ps. 64.49       Ps. 38.00       US$ 62.50       US$ 27.74   

2009:

           

Full year

   Ps. 86.71       Ps. 40.96       US$ 66.87       US$ 26.41   

2010:

           

Full year

   Ps. 103.37       Ps. 72.24       US$ 83.61       US$ 57.67   

2011:

           

Full year

   Ps. 135.91       Ps. 87.40       US$ 98.90       US$ 72.08   

First quarter

   Ps. 102.34       Ps. 87.40       US$ 83.65       US$ 72.08   

Second quarter

     110.48         91.15         93.01         78.47   

Third quarter

     126.95         104.61         98.90         84.84   

Fourth quarter

     135.91         116.20         97.24         83.34   

2012:

           

Full year

   Ps. 191.34       Ps. 125.61       US$  149.43       US$ 94.30   

First quarter

   Ps. 135.92       Ps. 125.61       US$ 105.91       US$ 94.30   

Second quarter

     174.46         134.28         130.88         101.83   

Third quarter

     184.71         148.17         133.32         111.19   

Fourth quarter

     191.34         163.59         149.43         123.73   

September

   Ps. 166.53       Ps. 159.60       US$ 129.45       US$  121.55   

October

     175.90         166.63         137.49         127.91   

November

     186.01         163.59         141.08         123.73   

December

     191.34         183.58         149.43         141.96   

2013:

           

January

   Ps. 205.18       Ps. 191.81       US$ 161.24       US$ 149.99   

February

     215.88         197.81         168.64         155.15   

 

(1) High and low closing prices for the periods presented.

 

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TRADING ON THE MEXICAN STOCK EXCHANGE

The Mexican Stock Exchange or the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. , located in Mexico City, is the only stock exchange in Mexico. Trading takes place principally through automated systems that are open between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Mexico City time, each business day. Beginning in March 2008, during daylight savings time, trading hours change to match the New York Stock Exchange trading hours, opening at 7:30 a.m. and closing at 2:00 p.m. local time. The Mexican Stock Exchange operates a system of automatic suspension of trading in shares of a particular issuer as a means of controlling excessive price volatility, but under current regulations this system does not apply to securities such as the Series L shares that are directly or indirectly (for example, through ADSs) quoted on a stock exchange outside of Mexico.

Settlement is effected three business days after a share transaction on the Mexican Stock Exchange. Deferred settlement, even by mutual agreement, is not permitted without the approval of the Mexican Stock Exchange. Most securities traded on the Mexican Stock Exchange, including our shares, are on deposit with S.D. Indeval Instituto para el Depósito de Valores, S.A. de C.V., which we refer to as Indeval, a privately owned securities depositary that acts as a clearinghouse for Mexican Stock Exchange transactions.

 

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Item 10. Additional Information

BYLAWS

The following is a summary of the material provisions of our bylaws and applicable Mexican law. The last amendment of our bylaws was approved on October 10, 2011. For a description of the provisions of our bylaws relating to our board of directors and executive officers, see “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees.”

The main changes made to our bylaws on October 10, 2011, were to Article 25 which increased the number of our board members from 18 to 21 and the number of directors that each series is entitled to appoint, and Article 26 which provides that the shareholders meeting that approves Series B shares issuance will determine which series of shares is to reduce the number of directors that such series is entitled to appoint. Article 6 of our bylaws was also amended to include the number of shares included in our minimum fixed capital stock without the right to withdraw.

Organization and Register

We were incorporated on October 30, 1991, as a sociedad anónima de capital variable (Mexican variable stock corporation) in accordance with the Ley General de Sociedades Mercantiles (Mexican General Corporations Law). On December 5, 2006, we became a sociedad anónima bursátil de capital variable (Mexican variable capital listed stock company) and amended our bylaws in accordance with the Mexican Securities Market Law. We were registered in the Registro Público de la Propiedad y del Comercio (Public Registry of Property and Commerce) of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico on November 22, 1991 under mercantile number 2986, folio 171, volume 365, third book of the Commerce section. In addition, due to the change of address of our company to Mexico City, we have also been registered in the Public Registry of Property and Commerce of Mexico City since June 28, 1993 under mercantile number 176,543.

Purposes

The main corporate purposes of our company include the following:

 

   

to establish, promote and organize corporations or companies of any type, as well as to acquire and possess shares or equity participations in such entities;

 

   

to carry out all types of transactions involving bonds, shares, equity, participations and securities of any type;

 

   

to provide or receive advisory, consulting or other types of services in different business matters;

 

   

to conduct business with equipment, raw materials and any other items necessary to the companies in which we have an interest in or with whom we have commercial relations;

 

   

to acquire and dispose of trademarks, tradenames, commercial names, copyrights, patents, inventions, franchises, distributions, concessions and processes;

 

   

to possess, build, lease and operate real and personal property, install or by any other title operate plants, warehouses, workshops, retail or deposits necessary to comply with our corporate purpose;

 

   

to subscribe, buy and sell stocks, bonds and securities among other things; and

 

   

to draw, accept, make, endorse or guarantee negotiable instruments, issue bonds secured with real property or unsecured, and to make us jointly liable, to grant security of any type with regard to obligations entered into by us or by third parties, and in general, to perform the acts, enter into the agreements and carry out other transactions as may be necessary or conducive to our business purpose.

 

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Voting Rights, Transfer Restrictions and Certain Minority Rights

Series A and Series D shares have full voting rights and are subject to transfer restrictions. Although no Series B shares have been issued, our bylaws provide for the issuance of Series B shares with full voting rights that are freely transferable. Series L shares are freely transferable but have limited voting rights. None of our shares are exchangeable for shares of a different series. The rights of all series of our capital stock are substantially identical except for:

 

   

restrictions on transfer of the Series A and Series D shares;

 

   

limitations on the voting rights of Series L shares;

 

   

the respective rights of the Series A, Series D and Series L shares, voting as separate classes in a special meeting, to elect specified numbers of our directors and alternate directors;

 

   

the respective rights of Series D shares to participate in the voting of extraordinary matters, as they are defined by our bylaws; and

 

   

prohibitions on non-Mexican ownership of Series A shares. See “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees,” and “—Additional Transfer Restrictions Applicable to Series A and Series D shares.”

Under our bylaws, holders of Series L shares are entitled to vote in limited circumstances. They may appoint for election and elect up to three of our maximum of 21 directors and, in certain circumstances where holders of Series L shares have not voted for the director elected by holders of the majority of these series of shares, they may be entitled to elect and remove one director, through a general shareholders meeting, if they own 10% or more of all issued, subscribed and paid shares of the capital stock of our company, pursuant to the Mexican Securities Market Law. See “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees.” In addition, they are entitled to vote on certain matters, including certain changes in our corporate form, mergers involving our company when our company is the merged entity or when the principal corporate purpose of the merged entity is not related to the corporate purpose of our company, the cancellation of the registration of the Series “L” shares in the Mexican Stock Exchange or any other foreign stock exchange and those matters for which the Mexican Securities Market Law expressly allow them to vote.

Holders of our shares in the form of ADSs will receive notice of shareholders meetings from our ADS depositary in sufficient time to enable such holders to return voting instructions to the ADS depositary in a timely manner. Our past practice, which we intend to continue, has been to inform the depositary to timely notify holders of our shares in the form of ADSs of upcoming votes and ask for their instructions.

A quorum of 82% of our subscribed and paid shares of capital stock (including the Series L shares) and the vote of at least a majority of our capital stock voting (and not abstaining) at such extraordinary meeting is required for:

 

   

the transformation of our company from one type of company to another (other than changing from a variable capital to fixed-capital corporation and vice versa);

 

   

any merger where we are not the surviving entity or any merger with an entity whose principal corporate purposes are different from those of our company or our subsidiaries; and

 

   

cancellation of the registration of our the Series L shares with the Mexican Registry of Securities, or RNV, maintained by the CNBV or with other foreign stock exchanges on which our shares may be listed.

In the event of cancellation of the registration of any of our shares in the RNV, whether by order of the CNBV or at our request with the prior consent of 95% of the holders of our outstanding capital stock, our bylaws and the Mexican Securities Market Law require us to make a public offer to acquire these shares prior to their cancellation.

 

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Holders of Series L shares may attend, but not address, meetings of shareholders at which they are not entitled to vote.

Under our bylaws and the Mexican General Corporations Law, holders of shares of any series are entitled to vote as a class in a special meeting governed by the same rules that apply to extraordinary meetings on any action that would have an effect on the rights of holders of shares of such series. There are no procedures for determining whether a particular proposed shareholder action requires a class vote, and Mexican law does not provide extensive guidance on the criteria to be applied in making such a determination.

Pursuant to the Mexican Securities Market Law, we are subject to a number of minority shareholder protections. These minority protections include provisions that permit:

 

   

holders of at least 10% of our outstanding capital stock entitled to vote (including in a limited or restricted manner) may require the chairman of the board of directors or of the Audit or Corporate Practices Committees to call a shareholders meeting;

 

   

holders of at least 5% of our outstanding capital stock may bring an action for liability against our directors, the secretary of the board of directors or certain key officers;

 

   

holders of at least 10% of our outstanding capital stock who are entitled to vote, including limited or restricted vote, at any shareholders meeting to request that resolutions with respect to any matter on which they considered they were not sufficiently informed be postponed;

 

   

holders of 20% of our outstanding capital stock to oppose any resolution adopted at a shareholders meeting in which they are entitled to vote and file a petition for a court order to suspend the resolution temporarily within 15 days following the adjournment of the meeting at which the action was taken, provided that (1) the challenged resolution violates Mexican law or our bylaws, (2) the opposing shareholders neither attended the meeting nor voted in favor of the challenged resolution and (3) the opposing shareholders deliver a bond to the court to secure payment of any damages that we may suffer as a result of suspending the resolution in the event that the court ultimately rules against the opposing shareholder; and

 

   

holders of at least 10% of our outstanding capital stock who are entitled to vote, including limited or restricted vote, to appoint one member of our board of directors and one alternate member of our board of directors up to the maximum number of directors that each series is entitled to appoint under our bylaws.

Shareholders Meetings

General shareholders meetings may be ordinary meetings or extraordinary meetings. Extraordinary meetings are those called to consider certain matters specified in Article 182 of the Mexican General Corporations Law, Article 53 of the Mexican Securities Market Law and in our bylaws. These matters include, among others: amendments to the bylaws, liquidation, dissolution, merger and transformation from one form of company to another, issuance of preferred stock and increases and reductions of the fixed portion of our capital stock. In addition, our bylaws require an extraordinary meeting to consider the cancellation of the registration of our shares with the RNV or with other foreign stock exchanges on which our shares may be listed, the amortization of distributable earnings into capital stock, and an increase in our capital stock. All other matters, including increases or decreases affecting the variable portion of our capital stock, are considered at an ordinary meeting.

An ordinary meeting of the holders of Series A and Series D shares must be held at least once each year (1) to consider the approval of the financial statements of our company for the preceding fiscal year and (2) to determine the allocation of the profits of the preceding year. Further, any transaction to be entered into by us or our subsidiaries within the next fiscal year that represents 20% or more of our consolidated assets must be approved at an ordinary shareholders meeting at which holders of Series L shares shall be entitled to vote.

Mexican law provides for a special meeting of shareholders to allow holders of shares of a series to vote as a class on any action that would prejudice exclusively the rights of holders of such series. Holders of Series A, Series D and Series L shares at their respective special meetings must appoint, remove or ratify directors, as well as determine their compensation.

 

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The quorum for ordinary and extraordinary meetings at which holders of Series L shares are not entitled to vote is 76% of the holders of subscribed and paid Series A and Series D shares, and the quorum for an extraordinary meeting at which holders of Series L shares are entitled to vote is 82% of the subscribed and paid shares of capital stock.

The quorum for special meetings of any series of shares is 75% of the holders of the subscribed and paid capital stock of such shares, and action may be taken by holders of a majority of such series of shares.

Resolutions adopted at an ordinary or extraordinary shareholders meeting are valid when adopted by holders of at least a majority of the subscribed and paid in capital stock voting (and not abstaining) at the meeting, unless in the event of any decisions defined as extraordinary matters by the bylaws or any payment of dividends above 20% of the preceding years’ retained earnings, which shall require the approval of a majority of shareholders of each of Series A and Series D shares voting together as a single class. Resolutions adopted at a special shareholders meeting are valid when adopted by the holders of at least a majority of the subscribed and paid shares of the series of shares entitled to attend the special meeting.

Shareholders meetings may be called by the board of directors, the Audit Committee or the Corporate Practices Committee and, under certain circumstances, a Mexican court. Holders of 10% or more of our capital stock may require the chairman of the board of directors, or the chairmen of the Audit Committee or Corporate Practices Committee to call a shareholders meeting. A notice of meeting and an agenda must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Mexico City at least 15 days prior to the meeting. Notices must set forth the place, date and time of the meeting and the matters to be addressed and must be signed by whomever convened the meeting. All relevant information relating to the shareholders meeting must be made available to shareholders starting on the date of publication of the notice. To attend a meeting, shareholders must deposit their shares with us or with Indeval or an institution for the deposit of securities prior to the meeting as indicated in the notice. If entitled to attend the meeting, a shareholder may be represented by an attorney-in-fact.

Additional Transfer Restrictions Applicable to Series A and Series D Shares

Our bylaws provide that no holder of Series A or Series D shares may sell its shares unless it has disclosed the terms of the proposed sale and the name of the proposed buyer and has previously offered to sell the shares to the holders of the other series for the same price and terms as it intended to sell the shares to a third party. If the shareholders being offered shares do not choose to purchase the shares within 90 days of the offer, the selling shareholder is free to sell the shares to the third party at the price and under the specified terms. In addition, our bylaws impose certain procedures in connection with the pledge of any Series A or Series D shares to any financial institution that are designed, among other things, to ensure that the pledged shares will be offered to the holders of the other series at market value prior to any foreclosure. Finally, a proposed transfer of Series A or Series D shares other than a proposed sale or a pledge, or a change of control of a holder of Series A or Series D shares that is a subsidiary of a principal shareholder, would trigger rights of first refusal to purchase the shares at market value. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Major Shareholders—The Shareholders Agreement.”

Dividend Rights

At the annual ordinary meeting of holders of Series A and Series D shares, the board of directors submits our financial statements for the previous fiscal year, together with a report thereon by the board of directors. Once the holders of Series A and Series D shares have approved the financial statements, they determine the allocation of our net income for the preceding year. Mexican law requires the allocation of at least 5% of net income to a legal reserve, which is not subsequently available for distribution until the amount of the legal reserve equals 20% of our capital stock. Thereafter, the holders of Series A and Series D shares may determine and allocate a certain percentage of net income to any general or special reserve, including a reserve for open-market purchases of our shares. The remainder of net income is available for distribution in the form of dividends to the shareholders.

All shares outstanding and fully paid (including Series L shares) at the time a dividend or other distribution is declared are entitled to share equally in the dividend or other distribution. No series of shares is entitled to a preferred dividend. Shares that are only partially paid participate in a dividend or other distributions in the same proportion that the shares have been paid at the time of the dividend or other distributions. Treasury shares are not entitled to dividends or other distributions.

 

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Change in Capital

According to our bylaws, any change in our authorized capital stock requires a resolution of an extraordinary meeting of shareholders. We are permitted to issue shares constituting fixed capital and shares constituting variable capital. The fixed portion of our capital stock may be increased or decreased only by amendment of our bylaws adopted by a resolution at an extraordinary meeting of the shareholders. The variable portion of our capital stock may be increased or decreased by resolution of an ordinary meeting of the shareholders without amending our bylaws. All changes in the fixed or variable capital have to be registered in our capital variation registry, as required by the applicable law.

A capital stock increase may be effected through the issuance of new shares for payment in cash or in kind, or by capitalization of indebtedness or of certain items of equity. Treasury stock may only be sold pursuant to a public offering.

Preemptive Rights

The Mexican Securities Market Law permits the issuance and sale of shares through a public offering without granting shareholders preemptive rights, if permitted by the bylaws and upon, among other things, express authorization of the CNBV and the approval of the extraordinary shareholders meeting called for such purpose. Under Mexican law and our bylaws, except in these circumstances and other limited circumstances (including mergers, sales of repurchased shares, conversion into shares of convertible securities and capital increases by means of payment in kind for shares or shares issued in return for the cancellation of debt), in the event of an increase in our capital stock, a holder of record generally has the right to subscribe to shares of a series held by such holder sufficient to maintain such holder’s existing proportionate holding of shares of that series. Preemptive rights must be exercised during a term fixed by the shareholders at the meeting declaring the capital increase, which term must last at least 15 days following the publication of notice of the capital increase in the Mexican Official State Gazette. As a result of applicable United States securities laws, holders of ADSs may be restricted in their ability to participate in the exercise of preemptive rights under the terms of the deposit agreement. Shares subject to a preemptive rights offering, with respect to which preemptive rights have not been exercised, may be sold by us to third parties on the same terms and conditions previously approved by the shareholders or the board of directors. Under Mexican law, preemptive rights cannot be waived in advance or be assigned, or be represented by an instrument that is negotiable separately from the corresponding shares.

Limitations on Share Ownership

Ownership by non-Mexican nationals of shares of Mexican companies is regulated by the 1993 Foreign Investment Law and its regulations. The Mexican Foreign Investment Commission is responsible for the administration of the Mexican Foreign Investment Law and its regulations.

As a general rule, the Mexican Foreign Investment Law allows foreign holdings of up to 100% of the capital stock of Mexican companies, except for those companies engaged in certain specified restricted industries. The Mexican Foreign Investment Law and its regulations require that Mexican shareholders retain the power to determine the administrative control and the management of corporations in industries in which special restrictions on foreign holdings are applicable. Foreign investment in our shares is not limited under either the Mexican Foreign Investment Law or its regulations.

Although the Mexican Foreign Investment Law grants broad authority to the Mexican Foreign Investment Commission to allow foreign investors to own more than 49% of the capital of Mexican enterprises after taking into consideration public policy and economic concerns, our bylaws provide that Series A shares must at all times constitute no less than 51% of all outstanding common shares with full voting rights (excluding Series L shares) and may only be held by Mexican investors. Under our bylaws, in the event Series A shares are subscribed or acquired by any other shareholders holding shares of any other series, and the shareholder is of a nationality other than Mexican, these Series A shares are automatically converted into shares of the same series of stock that this shareholder owns, and this conversion will be considered perfected at the same time as the subscription or acquisition.

 

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Other Provisions

Authority of the Board of Directors . The board of directors is our legal representative and is authorized to take any action in connection with our operations not expressly reserved to our shareholders. Pursuant to the Mexican Securities Market Law, the board of directors must approve, observing at all moments their duty of care and duty of loyalty, among other matters the following:

 

   

any transactions with related parties outside the ordinary course of our business;

 

   

significant asset transfers or acquisitions;

 

   

material guarantees or collateral;

 

   

appointment of officers and managers deemed necessary, as well as the necessary committees;

 

   

the annual business plan and the five-year business plan; internal policies; and

 

   

other material transactions.

Meetings of the board of directors are validly convened and held if a majority of the members are present. Resolutions passed at these meetings will be valid if approved by a majority of the directors voting (and not abstaining). The majority of the members, which shall include the vote of at least two Series D Shares directors, shall approve any extraordinary decision including any new business acquisition or combination or any change in the existing line of business, among others. If required, the chairman of the board of directors may cast a tie-breaking vote.

See “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—Directors” and “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—Board Practices.”

Redemption . Our fully paid shares are subject to redemption in connection with either (1) a reduction of capital stock or (2) a redemption with distributable earnings, which, in either case, must be approved by our shareholders at an extraordinary shareholders meeting. The shares subject to any such redemption would be selected by us by lot or in the case of redemption with distributable earnings, by purchasing shares by means of a tender offer conducted on the Mexican Stock Exchange, in accordance with the Mexican General Corporations Law and the Mexican Securities Market Law.

Repurchase of Shares . According to our bylaws, and subject to the provisions of the Mexican Securities Market Law and under rules promulgated by the CNBV, we may repurchase our shares.

In accordance with the Mexican Securities Market Law, our subsidiaries may not purchase, directly or indirectly, shares of our capital stock or any security that represents such shares.

Forfeiture of Shares . As required by Mexican law, our bylaws provide that non-Mexican holders of our shares are (1) considered to be Mexican with respect to such shares that they acquire or hold and (2) may not invoke the protection of their own governments in respect of the investment represented by those shares. Failure to comply with our bylaws may result in a penalty of forfeiture of a shareholder’s capital stock in favor of the Mexican state. Under this provision, a non-Mexican holder of our shares (including a non-Mexican holder of ADSs) is deemed to have agreed not to invoke the protection of its own government by asking such government to interpose a diplomatic claim against the Mexican state with respect to its rights as a shareholder, but is not deemed to have waived any other rights it may have, including any rights under the United States securities laws, with respect to its investment in our company. If a shareholder should invoke governmental protection in violation of this agreement, its shares could be forfeited to the Mexican state.

 

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Duration . Our bylaws provide that our company’s term is for 99 years from its date of incorporation, unless extended through a resolution of an extraordinary shareholders meeting.

Fiduciary Duties—Duty of Care . The Mexican Securities Market Law provides that the directors shall act in good faith and in our best interest and in the best interest of our subsidiaries. In order to fulfill its duty, the board of directors may:

 

   

request information about us or our subsidiaries that is reasonably necessary to fulfill its duties;

 

   

require our officers and certain other persons, including the external auditors, to appear at board of directors’ meetings to report to the board of directors;

 

   

postpone board of directors’ meetings for up to three days when a director has not been given sufficient notice of the meeting or in the event that a director has not been provided with the information provided to the other directors; and

 

   

require a matter be discussed and voted upon by the full board of directors in the presence of the secretary of the board of directors.

Our directors may be liable for damages for failing to comply their duty of care if such failure causes economic damage to us or our subsidiaries and the director (1) failed to attend, board of directors’ or committee meetings and as a result of, such failure, the board of directors was unable to take action, unless such absence is approved by the shareholders meeting, (2) failed to disclose to the board of directors or the committees material information necessary for the board of directors to reach a decision, unless legally prohibited from doing so or required to do so to maintain confidentiality, and (3) failed to comply with the duties imposed by the Mexican Securities Market Law or our bylaws.

Fiduciary Duties—Duty of Loyalty . The Mexican Securities Market Law provides that the directors and secretary of the board of directors shall keep confidential any non-public information and matters about which they have knowledge as a result of their position. Also, directors should abstain from participating, attending or voting at meetings related to matters where they have a conflict of interest.

The directors and secretary of the board of directors will be deemed to have violated the duty of loyalty, and will be liable for damages, when they obtain an economic benefit by virtue of their position. Further, the directors will fail to comply with their duty of loyalty if they:

 

   

vote at a board of directors’ meeting or take any action on a matter involving our assets where there is a conflict of interest;

 

   

fail to disclose a conflict of interest during a board of directors’ meeting;

 

   

enter into an voting arrangement to support a particular shareholder or group of shareholders against the other shareholders;

 

   

approve transactions without complying with the requirements of the Mexican Securities Market Law;

 

   

use company property in violation of the policies approved by the board of directors;

 

   

unlawfully use material non-public information; and

 

   

usurp a corporate opportunity for their own benefit or the benefit of a third party, without the prior approval of the board of directors.

Appraisal Rights . Whenever the shareholders approve a change of corporate purpose, change of nationality or the transformation from one form of company to another, any shareholder entitled to vote on such change that has voted against it, may withdraw as a shareholder of our company and have its shares redeemed at a price per share calculated as specified under applicable Mexican law, provided that it exercises its right within 15 days following the adjournment of the meeting at which the change was approved. In this case, the shareholder would be entitled to the reimbursement of its shares, in proportion to our assets in accordance with the last approved balance sheet. Because holders of Series L shares are not entitled to vote on certain types of these changes, these withdrawal rights are available to holders of Series L shares in fewer cases than to holders of other series of our capital stock.

 

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Liquidation . Upon our liquidation, one or more liquidators may be appointed to wind up our affairs. All fully paid and outstanding shares of capital stock (including Series L shares) will be entitled to participate equally in any distribution upon liquidation. Shares that are only partially paid participate in any distribution upon liquidation in the proportion that they have been paid at the time of liquidation. There are no liquidation preferences for any series of our shares.

Actions Against Directors . Shareholders (including holders of Series L shares) representing, in the aggregate, not less than 5% of the capital stock may directly bring an action against directors

In the event of actions derived from any breach of the duty of care and the duty of loyalty, liability is exclusively in our favor. The Mexican Securities Market Law, contrary to the previous securities law, establishes that liability may be imposed on the members and the secretary of the board of directors, as well as to the relevant officers.

Notwithstanding, the Mexican Securities Market Law provides that the members of the board of directors will not incur, individually or jointly, in liability for damages and losses caused to our company, when their acts were made in good faith, provided that (1) the directors complied with the requirements of the Mexican Securities Market Law and with our bylaws, (2) the decision making or voting was based on information provided by the relevant officers, the external auditor or the independent experts, whose capacity and credibility do not offer reasonable doubt; (3) the negative economic effects could not have been foreseen, based on the information available; and (4) the resolutions of the shareholders meeting were observed.

Limited Liability . The liability of shareholders for our company’s losses is limited to their shareholdings in our company.

 

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MATERIAL AGREEMENTS

We manufacture, package, distribute and sell sparkling beverages, still beverages, value-added dairy products, coffee products, and bottled water under bottler agreements with The Coca-Cola Company. In addition, pursuant to a tradename license agreement with The Coca-Cola Company, we are authorized to use certain trademark names of The Coca-Cola Company. For a discussion of the terms of these agreements, see “Item 4. Information on the Company—Bottler Agreements.”

We operate pursuant to a shareholders agreement, as amended from time to time, among two subsidiaries of FEMSA, The Coca-Cola Company and certain of its subsidiaries. For a discussion of the terms of this agreement, see “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Major Shareholders—The Shareholders Agreement.”

We purchase the majority of our non-returnable plastic bottles from ALPLA, a provider authorized by The Coca-Cola Company, pursuant to an agreement we entered into in April 1998 for our original operations in Mexico. Under this agreement, we rent plant space to ALPLA, where it produces plastic bottles to certain specifications and quantities for our use.

In September 2010, we renewed and extended our existing agreements with Hewlett Packard (formerly known as Electronic Data Systems before acquisition by Hewlett Packard), for the outsourcing of technology services in all of our territories. These agreements are valid until August 2015, unless terminated by us through previous notice to Hewlett Packard.

See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—Summary of Significant Debt Instruments” for a brief discussion of certain terms of our significant debt agreements.

See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Related Party Transactions” for a discussion of other transactions and agreements with our affiliates and associated companies.

 

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TAXATION

The following summary contains a description of certain U.S. federal income and Mexican federal tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of our Series L shares or ADSs by a holder that is a citizen or resident of the United States, a U.S. domestic corporation or a person or entity that otherwise will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net income basis in respect of the Series L shares or ADSs, which we refer to as a U.S. holder, but it does not purport to be a description of all of the possible tax considerations that may be relevant to a decision to purchase the Series L shares or ADSs. In particular, this discussion does not address all Mexican or U.S. federal income tax considerations that may be relevant to a particular investor, nor does it address the special tax rules applicable to certain categories of investors, such as banks, dealers, traders who elect to mark to market, tax-exempt entities, insurance companies, certain short-term holders of Series L shares or ADSs or investors who hold the Series L shares or ADSs as part of a hedge, straddle, conversion or integrated transaction or investors who have a “functional currency” other than the U.S. dollar. U.S. holders should be aware that the tax consequences of holding the Series L shares or ADSs may be materially different for investors described in the preceding sentence. This summary deals only with U.S. holders that will hold the Series L shares or ADSs as capital assets and does not address the tax treatment of a U.S. holder that owns or is treated as owning 10% or more of the voting shares (including Series L shares) of our company.

This summary is based upon the federal tax laws of the United States and Mexico as in effect on the date of this annual report, including the provisions of the income tax treaty between the United States and Mexico and the protocols thereto, which we refer to in this annual report as the Tax Treaty, which are subject to change. The summary does not address any tax consequences under the laws of any state or locality of Mexico or the United States or the laws of any taxing jurisdiction other than the federal laws of Mexico and the United States. Holders of the Series L shares or ADSs should consult their tax advisers as to the U.S., Mexican or other tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of Series L shares or ADSs, including, in particular, the effect of any foreign, state or local tax laws.

Mexican Taxation

For purposes of this summary, the term “non-resident holder” means a holder that is not a resident of Mexico and that does not hold the Series L shares, or ADSs in connection with the conduct of a trade or business through a permanent establishment in Mexico. For purposes of Mexican taxation, an individual is a resident of Mexico if he or she has established his or her home in Mexico, or if he or she has another home outside Mexico but his or her “center of vital interests” (as defined in the Mexican Tax Code) is located in Mexico. The “center of vital interests” of an individual is situated in Mexico when, among other circumstances, more than 50% of that person’s total income during a calendar year originates from within Mexico. A legal entity is a resident of Mexico if it has its principal place of business or its place of effective management in Mexico. A Mexican citizen is presumed to be a resident of Mexico unless such a person can demonstrate that the contrary is true. If a legal entity or an individual is deemed to have a permanent establishment in Mexico for tax purposes, all income attributable to such a permanent establishment will be subject to Mexican taxes, in accordance with applicable tax laws.

Tax Considerations Relating to the Series L shares and the ADSs

Taxation of Dividends . Under Mexican income tax law, dividends, either in cash or in kind, paid with respect to the Series L shares represented by ADSs or the Series L shares are not subject to Mexican withholding tax.

Taxation of Dispositions of ADSs or Series L shares . Gains from the sale or disposition of ADSs by non-resident holders will not be subject to Mexican withholding tax. Gains from the sale of Series L shares carried out by non-resident holders through the Mexican Stock Exchange or other securities markets situated in countries that have a tax treaty with Mexico will generally be exempt from Mexican tax provided certain additional requirements are met. Also, certain restrictions will apply if the Series L shares are transferred as a consequence of public offerings.

Gains on the sale or other disposition of Series L shares or ADSs made in other circumstances generally would be subject to Mexican tax, regardless of the nationality or residence of the transferor. However, under the Tax Treaty, a holder that is eligible to claim the benefits of the Tax Treaty will be exempt from Mexican tax on gains realized on a sale or other disposition of Series L shares or ADSs in a transaction that is not carried out through the Mexican Stock Exchange or other approved securities markets, so long as the holder did not own, directly or indirectly, 25% or more of our total capital stock (including Series L shares represented by ADSs) within the 12-month period preceding such sale or other disposition and provided that the gains are not attributable to a permanent establishment or a fixed base in Mexico. Deposits of Series L shares in exchange for ADSs and withdrawals of Series L shares in exchange for ADSs will not give rise to Mexican tax.

 

 

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Non-resident holders that do not meet the requirements referred to above are subject to a 5% withholding tax on the gross sales price received upon the sale of Series L shares through the Mexican Stock Exchange. Alternatively, non-resident holders may elect to be subject to a 20% tax rate on their net gains from the sale as calculated pursuant to the Mexican Income Tax Law provisions. In both cases, the financial institutions involved in the transfers must withhold the tax.

Other Mexican Taxes

There are no Mexican inheritance, gift, succession or value added taxes applicable to the ownership, transfer, exchange or disposition of the ADSs or the Series L shares, although gratuitous transfers of Series L shares may in certain circumstances cause a Mexican federal tax to be imposed upon the recipient. There are no Mexican stamp, issue, registration or similar taxes or duties payable by holders of the ADSs or Series L shares.

United States Taxation

Tax Considerations Relating to the Series L shares and the ADSs

In general, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, holders of ADSs will be treated as the owners of the Series L shares represented by those ADSs.

Taxation of Dividends . The gross amount of any dividends paid with respect to the Series L shares represented by ADSs or the Series L shares generally will be included in the gross income of a U.S. holder as ordinary income on the day on which the dividends are received by the U.S. holder, in the case of the Series L shares, or by the depositary, in the case of the Series L shares represented by ADSs, and will not be eligible for the dividends received deduction allowed to corporations under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Dividends, which will be paid in Mexican pesos, will be includible in the income of a U.S. holder in a U.S. dollar amount calculated, in general, by reference to the exchange rate in effect on the date that they are received by the U.S. holder, in the case of the Series L shares, or by the depositary, in the case of the Series L shares represented by the ADSs (regardless of whether such Mexican pesos are in fact converted into U.S. dollars on such date). If such dividends are converted into U.S. dollars on the date of receipt, a U.S. holder generally should not be required to recognize foreign currency gain or loss in respect of the dividends. Subject to certain exceptions for short-term and hedged positions, the U.S. dollar amount of dividends received by an individual U.S. holder in respect of Series L shares or ADSs generally is subject to taxation at the preferential rates applicable to long-term capital gains if the dividends are “qualified dividends.” Dividends paid on the ADSs will be treated as qualified dividends if (1) the issuer is eligible for the benefits of a comprehensive income tax treaty with the United States that the Internal Revenue Service has approved for the purposes of the qualified dividend rules and (2) the issuer was not, in the year prior to the year in which the dividend was paid, and is not, in the year in which the dividend is paid a passive foreign investment company. The income tax treaty between Mexico and the United States has been approved for the purposes of the qualified dividend rules. Based on our audited consolidated financial statements and relevant market and shareholder data, we believe that we were not treated as a passive foreign investment company for U.S. federal income tax purposes with respect to our 2012 taxable year. In addition, based on our audited financial statements and our current expectations regarding the value and nature of our assets, the sources and nature of our income, and relevant market and shareholder data, we do not anticipate becoming a passive foreign investment company for our 2013 taxable year. U.S. holders should consult their tax advisers regarding the treatment of the foreign currency gain or loss, if any, on any Mexican pesos received that are converted into U.S. dollars on a date subsequent to the date of receipt. Dividends generally will constitute foreign source “passive income” for U.S. foreign tax credit purposes.

Distributions to holders of additional Series L shares with respect to their ADSs that are made as part of a pro rata distribution to all of our shareholders generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax.

 

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A holder of Series L shares or ADSs that is, with respect to the United States, a foreign corporation or non-U.S. holder generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income or withholding tax on dividends received on Series L shares or ADSs unless such income is effectively connected with the conduct by the non-U.S. holder of a trade or business in the United States.

Taxation of Capital Gains . A gain or loss realized by a U.S. holder on the sale or other disposition of ADSs or Series L shares will be subject to U.S. federal income taxation as capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized on the disposition and such U.S. holder’s tax basis in the ADSs or the Series L shares. Any such gain or loss will be a long-term capital gain or loss if the ADSs or Series L shares were held for more than one year on the date of such sale. Long-term capital gain recognized by a U.S. holder that is an individual is subject to reduced rates of federal income taxation. The deduction of capital loss is subject to limitations for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Deposits and withdrawals of Series L shares by U.S. holders in exchange for ADSs will not result in the realization of gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Gain, if any, realized by a U.S. holder on the sale or other disposition of Series L shares or ADSs will be treated as U.S. source income for U.S. foreign tax credit purposes.

A non-U.S. holder of Series L shares or ADSs will not be subject to U.S. federal income or withholding tax on any gain realized on the sale of Series L shares or ADSs, unless (1) such gain is effectively connected with the conduct by the non-U.S. holder of a trade or business in the United States, or (2) in the case of gain realized by an individual non-U.S. holder, the non-U.S. holder is present in the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year of the sale and certain other conditions are met.

United States Backup Withholding and Information Reporting

A U.S. holder of Series L shares or ADSs may, under certain circumstances, be subject to “backup withholding” with respect to certain payments to such U.S. holder, such as dividends or the proceeds of a sale or disposition of Series L shares or ADSs unless such holder (1) is a corporation or comes within certain exempt categories, and demonstrates this fact when so required, or (2) provides a correct taxpayer identification number, certifies that it is not subject to backup withholding and otherwise complies with applicable requirements of the backup withholding rules. Any amount withheld under these rules does not constitute a separate tax and will be creditable against the holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability. While non-U.S. holders generally are exempt from backup withholding, a non-U.S. holder may, in certain circumstances, be required to comply with certain information and identification procedures in order to prove this exemption.

DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY

We file reports, including annual reports on Form 20-F, and other information with the SEC pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC that apply to foreign private issuers. You may read and copy any materials filed with the SEC at its public reference room in Washington, D.C., at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference room. Filings we make electronically with the SEC are also available to the public on the Internet at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and at our website at www.coca-colafemsa.com . (This URL is intended to be an inactive textual reference only. It is not intended to be an active hyperlink to our website. The information on our website, which might be accessible through a hyperlink resulting from this URL, is not and shall not be deemed to be incorporated into this annual report.)

 

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Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

As a part of our risk management strategy, we use derivative financial instruments with the purpose of (1) achieving a desired liability structure with a balanced risk profile, (2) managing the exposure to production input and raw material costs and (3) hedging balance sheet and cash flow exposures to foreign currency fluctuation. We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative or profit-generating purposes. We track the fair value (mark to market) of our derivative financial instruments and its possible changes using scenario analyses.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk exists principally with respect to our indebtedness that bears interest at floating rates. At December 31, 2012, we had total indebtedness of Ps. 29,914 million, of which 33% bore interest at fixed interest rates and 67% bore interest at variable interest rates. After giving effect to our swap and forward contracts, as of December 31, 2012, 34% of our debt was fixed-rate and 66% of our debt was variable-rate, calculated by weighting each year’s outstanding debt balance mix. The interest rate on our variable rate debt denominated in U.S. dollars is generally determined by reference to the London Interbank Offer Rate, or LIBOR, and the interest rate on our variable rate debt denominated in Mexican pesos is generally determined by reference to the Tasa de Interés Interbancaria de Equilibrio (the Equilibrium Interbank Interest Rate), or TIIE. If these reference rates increase, our interest payments would consequently increase.

The table below provides information about our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates, without giving effect to interest rate swaps. The table presents weighted average interest rates by expected contractual maturity dates. Weighted average variable rates are based on the reference rates on December 31, 2012, plus spreads, contracted by us. The instruments’ actual payments are denominated in U.S. dollars, Mexican pesos, Brazilian reais, Colombian pesos and Argentine pesos. All of the payments in the table are presented in Mexican pesos, our reporting currency, assuming the foreign exchange of Ps. 13.01 Mexican pesos per U.S. dollar reported by Banco de México quoted to us by dealers for the settlement of obligations in foreign currencies on December 31, 2012.

The table below also includes the fair value of long-term debt based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using rates currently offered for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Furthermore, the fair value of long-term notes payable is based on quoted market prices on December 31, 2012. As of December 31, 2012, the fair value represents a loss amount of Ps. 1,253 million.

 

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Principal by Year of Maturity

 

     At December 31, 2012      At December 31,
2011
 
     2013      2014      2015      2016      2017      2018 and
thereafter
     Total
Carrying
Value
     Total
Fair
Value
     Total Carrying
Value
 
     (Currency in millions)  

Long-Term Debt and Notes:

                          

Fixed Rate Debt and Notes

                          

U.S. dollars

                                             6,458         6,458         7,351         6,938   

Interest Rate (1)

                                             4.6%         4.6%         4.6%         4.6%   

Mexican pesos

                                             2,495         2,495         2,822         2,495   

Interest Rate (1)

                                             8.3%         8.3%         8.3%         8.3%   

Brazilian reais (Bank loans)

     9         9         9         9         9         20         65         60         82   

Interest Rate (1)

     4.5%         4.5%         4.5%         4.5%         4.5%         4.5%         4.5%         4.5%         4.5%   

Brazilian reais (Obligations under finance leases)

     4         4         3                                 11         11         17   

Interest Rate (1)

     4.5%         4.5%         4.5%                                 4.5%         4.5%         4.5%   

Argentine pesos

     180         336         13                                 529         514         595   

Interest Rate (1)

     18.7%         20.7%         15.0%                                 19.9%         19.9%         16.4%   

Total Fixed Rate

     193         349         25         9         9         8,973         9,558         10,758         10,127   

Variable Rate Debt

                          

U.S. dollars

     195         2,600         5,195                                 7,990         8,008         251   

Interest Rate (1)

     0.6%         0.9%         0.9%                                 0.9%         0.9%         0.7%   

Mexican pesos

     266         1,370         2,774                                 4,380         4,430         4,392   

Interest Rate (1)

     5.1%         5.1%         5.1%                                 5.1%         5.1%         5.0%   

Mexican pesos (domestic senior notes)

                             2,511                         2,511         2,500         5,501   

Interest Rate (1)

                             5.0%                         5.0%         5.0%         4.8%   

Brazilian reais

                                                                       

Interest Rate (1)

                                                                       

Colombian pesos

             990                                         990         990         936   

Interest Rate (1)

             6.8%                                         6.8%         6.8%         6.1%   

Colombian pesos (obligations under finance leases)

     185                                                 185         186         386   

Interest Rate (1)

     6.8%                                                 6.8%         6.8%         6.6%   

Argentine pesos

     106                                                 106         106         130   

Interest Rate (1)

     22.9%                                                 22.9%         22.9%         27.3%   

Total Variable Rate

     752         4,960         7,939         2,511                         16,162         16,220         11,596   

Long-Term Debt

     945         5,309         7,964         2,520         9         8,973         25,720         26,978         21,723   

Current Portion of Long-Term Debt

     945                                                 945                 4,902   

Total Long-Term Debt

             5,309         7,964         2,520         9         8,973         24,775         26,978         16,821   

Derivative Instruments:

                          

Interest Rate Swaps (Mexican pesos)

                          

Variable to fixed (3)

     1,287         575         1,963                                 3,825         (189)         5,450   

Interest pay rate

     8.49%         8.43%         8.63%                                 8.55%                 8.41%   

Interest receive rate

     5.06%         5.09%         5.05%                                 5.06%                
 
 
4.91%/
28dTIIE
+0.22%
(2)
  
  
  

Cross-Currency Swaps (Mexican pesos)

                          

Variable to variable (3)

             2,553                                         2,553         46           

Interest pay rate

             4.83%                                         4.83%                   

Interest receive rate

             0.97%                                         0.97%                   

 

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(1) All interest rates are weighted average contractual annual rates.
(2) Forward starting swaps in which the receive rate is not known, until the start of the validity period.
(3) Notional amount.

A hypothetical, instantaneous and unfavorable change of 100 basis points in the average interest rate applicable to our floating-rate financial instruments held during 2012 would have increased our interest expense by approximately Ps. 74 million, or 5.7% over our interest expense of 2012, assuming no additional debt is incurred during such period, in each case after giving effect to all of our interest rate swap and cross-currency swap agreements.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

Our principal exchange rate risk involves changes in the value of the local currencies of each country in which we operate, relative to the U.S. dollar. In 2012, the percentage of our consolidated total revenues was denominated as follows:

 

Total Revenues by Currency  
At December 31, 2012  

Currency

   %  

Mexican peso

     39.2

Colombian peso

     9.5

Venezuelan bolivar

     18.1

Argentine peso

     7.0

Brazilian real

     20.7

Other (Central America)

     5.5

We estimate that approximately 19.0% of our consolidated costs of goods sold are denominated in U.S. dollars for Mexican subsidiaries and in the aforementioned currencies for our non-Mexican subsidiaries. Substantially all of our costs denominated in a foreign currency, other than the functional currency of each country in which we operate, are denominated in U.S. dollars. During 2012, we entered into forward derivative instruments and options to hedge part of our Mexican peso, Brazilian reais, and Colombian peso fluctuation risk relative to our raw material costs denominated in U.S. dollars. These instruments are considered hedges for accounting purposes. As of December 31, 2012, 53% of our indebtedness was denominated in U.S. dollars, 40% in Mexican pesos and the remaining 7% in Brazilian reais, Colombian pesos and Argentine pesos (including the effects of our derivative contracts as of December 31, 2012, including cross currency swaps from Mexican pesos to U.S. dollars). Decreases in the value of the different currencies relative to the U.S. dollar will increase the cost of our foreign currency-denominated operating costs and expenses and of the debt service obligations with respect to our foreign currency-denominated debt. A depreciation of the Mexican peso relative to the U.S. dollar will also result in foreign exchange losses, as the Mexican peso value of our foreign currency denominated-indebtedness is increased. See also “Item 3. Key Information—Risk Factors—Depreciation of the Mexican peso relative to the U.S. dollar could adversely affect our financial condition and results.”

A hypothetical, instantaneous and unfavorable 10% devaluation in the value of each local currency in the countries where we operate relative to the U.S. dollar occurring on December 31, 2012, would have resulted in an increase in our net consolidated comprehensive financing result expense of approximately Ps. 238.0 million, reflecting higher foreign exchange gain generated by the cash balances held in U.S. dollars as of that date, net of the loss based on our U.S. dollar-denominated indebtedness at December 31, 2012, after giving effect to all of our interest rate swap and cross-currency swap agreements.

 

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As of March 8, 2013, the exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar of all the countries in which we operate have appreciated or depreciated compared to December 31, 2012 as follows:

 

     Exchange Rate
As of March 8, 2013
   (Depreciation) or
Appreciation

Mexico

       12.65              2.7%       

Guatemala

       7.79              1.4%       

Nicaragua

       24.34              (0.9)%       

Costa Rica

       505.70              1.7%       

Panama

       1.00              0.0%       

Colombia

       1,803.65              (2.0)%       

Venezuela

       6.30              (46.5)%       

Brazil

       1.95              4.4%       

Argentina

       5.07              (3.0)%       

A hypothetical, instantaneous and unfavorable 10% devaluation in the value of the currencies of each of the countries in which we operate relative to the U.S. dollar at December 31, 2012, would produce a reduction in equity of approximately the following amounts:

 

     Reduction in Equity  
     (millions of Mexican pesos)  

Mexico

     689                   

Colombia

     955                   

Venezuela

     990                   

Brazil

     1,394                   

Argentina

     85                   

Other (Central America)

     520                   

Equity Risk

As of December 31, 2012 we did not have any equity risk .

Commodity Price Risk

During 2012, we entered into futures contracts to hedge the cost of sugar in Brazil and Colombia, as well as futures and forward contracts to hedge the cost of aluminum in Brazil. The notional value of the sugar hedges was Ps. 2,636 million as of December 31, 2012, with a fair value of Ps. (195) million with maturities ranging from 2013 to 2015. The notional value of the aluminum hedges was Ps. 335 million as of December 31, 2012, with a fair value of Ps. (5) million with maturities in 2013.

 

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Item 12. Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities

 

Item 12.A. Debt Securities

Not applicable.

 

Item 12.B. Warrants and Rights

Not applicable.

 

Item 12.C. Other Securities

Not applicable.

 

Item 12.D. American Depositary Shares

The Bank of New York Mellon serves as the depositary for our ADSs. Holders of our ADSs, evidenced by American Depositary Receipts, or ADRs, are required to pay various fees to the depositary, and the depositary may refuse to provide any service for which a fee is assessed until the applicable fee has been paid.

ADS holders are required to pay the depositary amounts in respect of expenses incurred by the depositary or its agents on behalf of ADS holders, including expenses arising from compliance with applicable law, taxes or other governmental charges, cable, telex and facsimile transmission, or conversion of foreign currency into U.S. dollars. The depositary may decide in its sole discretion to seek payment by either billing holders or by deducting the fee from one or more cash dividends or other cash distributions.

ADS holders are also required to pay additional fees for certain services provided by the depositary, as set forth in the table below.

 

Depositary service

  

Fee payable by ADS
holders

Issuance and delivery of ADRs, including in connection with share distributions

   Up to US$ 5.00 per 100 ADSs (or portion thereof)

Withdrawal of shares underlying ADSs

   Up to US$ 5.00 per 100 ADSs (or portion thereof)

Registration for the transfer of shares

   Registration or transfer fees that may from time to time be in effect

In addition, holders may be required to pay a fee for the distribution or sale of securities. Such fee (which may be deducted from such proceeds) would be for an amount equal to the lesser of (1) the fee for the issuance of ADSs that would be charged as if the securities were treated as deposited shares and (2) the amount of such proceeds.

Direct and indirect payments by the depositary

The depositary reimburses us for certain expenses we incur in connection with the ADS program, subject to a ceiling agreed between us and the depositary. These reimbursable expenses include listing fees and fees payable to service providers for the distribution of material to ADR holders. For the year ended December 31, 2012, this amount was approximately US$ 111,033.

 

Item 13. Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies.

Not applicable.

 

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Item 14. Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds.

Not applicable.

Item 15. Controls and Procedures

 

  (a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We have evaluated, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2012. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives. Based upon our evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the applicable rules and forms, and that it is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

  (b) Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rules 13a–15(f) and 15d–15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS. Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions or our assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS, and that our receipts an expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Based on our evaluation under the framework in Internal Controls—Integrated framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Tread way Commission, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2012.

Our management assessment and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012 excludes, in accordance with applicable guidance provided by the SEC, an assessment of the internal control over financial reporting of Grupo Fomento Queretano, which we acquired in May 2012. Grupo Fomento Queretano represented 1.4% and 1.6% of our total and net assets, respectively, as of December 31, 2012, and 1.6% and 2.0% of our revenues and net income, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2012. No material changes in our internal control over financial reporting were identified as a result of this merger.

 

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  (c) Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. DE C.V.:

We have audited Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. and subsidiaries’ management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

As indicated in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management’s assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal controls of Grupo Fomento Queretano, S.A.P.I de C.V. and its subsidiaries (collectively “Grupo FOQUE”), acquired on May 4, 2012, which is included in the 2012 consolidated financial statements of Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. and subsidiaries, and constituted 1.4% and 1.6% of total and net assets as of December 31, 2012 and 1.6% and 2.0% of revenues and net income for the year then ended. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. and subsidiaries, also did not include an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of Grupo FOQUE.

In our opinion, Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated statements of financial position of Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and January 1, 2011, and the related consolidated income statements, consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated statements of changes in equity, and consolidated statements of cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2012 and our report dated March 14, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

 

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Mancera, S.C.

A member practice of

Ernst & Young Global

/s/ Oscar Aguirre Hernandez

Oscar Aguirre Hernandez

Mexico City, Mexico

March 14, 2013

 

  (d) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during 2012 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 16A. Audit Committee Financial Expert

Our shareholders and our board of directors have designated José Manuel Canal Hernando, an independent director as required by the Mexican Securities Market Law and applicable New York Stock Exchange listing standards, as an “audit committee financial expert” within the meaning of this Item 16A. See “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—Directors.”

Item 16B. Code of Ethics

We have adopted a code of ethics, within the meaning of this Item 16B of Form 20-F under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our code of ethics applies to our chief executive officer, chief financial officer and persons performing similar functions as well as to our directors and other officers and employees. Our code of ethics is available on our website at www.coca-colafemsa.com. If we amend the provisions of our code of ethics that apply to our chief executive officer, chief financial officer and persons performing similar functions, or if we grant any waiver of such provisions, we will disclose such amendment or waiver on our website at the same address. In accordance with our code of ethics, we have developed a voice mailbox available to our employees to which complaints may be reported.

Item 16C. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Audit and Non-Audit Fees

The following table summarizes the aggregate fees billed to us by Mancera, S.C. and other Ernst & Young practices (collectively, Ernst and Young) during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

     Year ended December 31,
     2012    2011
     (millions of Mexican pesos)

Audit fees

   58    53

Audit-related fees

     3      4

Tax fees

     3      5
  

 

  

 

Total fees

   64    62
  

 

  

 

Audit Fees . Audit fees in the above table are the aggregate fees billed by Ernst & Young in connection with the audit of our annual financial statements and the review of our quarterly financial information and statutory audits.

 

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Audit-related Fees . Audit-related fees in the above table are the aggregate fees billed by Ernst & Young for assurance and other services related to the performance of the audit, mainly in connection with special audits and reviews.

Tax Fees . Tax fees in the above table are fees billed by Ernst & Young for services based upon existing facts and prior transactions in order to assist us in documenting, computing and obtaining government approval for amounts included in tax filings such as transfer pricing documentation and requests for technical advice from taxing authorities.

All Other Fees. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, there were no other fees.

Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

We have adopted pre-approval policies and procedures under which all audit and non-audit services provided by our external auditors must be pre-approved by the Audit Committee as set forth in the Audit Committee’s charter. Any service proposals submitted by external auditors need to be discussed and approved by the Audit Committee during its meetings, which take place at least four times a year. Once the proposed service is approved, we or our subsidiaries formalize the engagement of services. The approval of any audit and non-audit services to be provided by our external auditors is specified in the minutes of our Audit Committee. In addition, the members of our Audit Committee are briefed on matters discussed by the different committees of our board of directors.

Item 16D. Exemptions from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees

Not applicable.

Item 16E. Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

We did not directly purchase any of our equity securities in 2012. The following table presents purchases by trusts that FEMSA administers in connection with our bonus incentive plans, which purchases may be deemed to be purchases by an affiliated purchaser of us. See “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—EVA-Based Bonus Program.”

Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period

   Total Number of
Series L shares
Purchased by
trusts that FEMSA
administers in
connection with
our bonus incentive
plans
     Average Price Paid
per Series L Share
    Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
     Maximum Number
(or Appropriate
U.S. Dollar Value)
of Shares (or Units)
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Plans or
Programs
 

March 2012 (1)

     768,281         Ps. 120.77        —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     768,281         Ps. 120.77 (2)       —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) March 2012 was the only month in which we repurchased equity securities during the year ended December 31, 2012. This plan expired on March 31, 2012.
(2) We paid a total of Ps. 92,790.78.

Item 16F. Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant

Not applicable.

 

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Item 16G. Corporate Governance

Pursuant to Rule 303A.11 of the Listed Company Manual of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), we are required to provide a summary of the significant ways in which our corporate governance practices differ from those required for U.S. companies under the NYSE listing standards. We are a Mexican corporation with shares listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange. Our corporate governance practices are governed by our bylaws, the Mexican Securities Market Law and the regulations issued by the CNBV. We also disclose the extent to which we comply with the Código de Mejores Prácticas Corporativas (Mexican Code of Best Corporate Practices), which was created by a group of Mexican business leaders and was endorsed by the BMV.

The table below discloses the significant differences between our corporate governance practices and the NYSE standards.

 

NYSE Standards

  

Our Corporate Governance Practices

Directors Independence: A majority of the board of directors must be independent. There is an exemption for “controlled companies” (companies in which more than 50% of the voting power is held by an individual, group or another company rather than the public), which would include our company if we were a U.S. issuer.   

Directors Independence: Pursuant to the Mexican Securities Market Law, we are required to have a board of directors with a maximum of 21 members, 25% of whom must be independent.

 

The Mexican Securities Market Law sets forth, in article 26, the definition of “independence,” which differs from the one set forth in Section 303A.02 of the Listed Company Manual of the NYSE. Generally, under the Mexican Securities Market Law, a director is not independent if such director: (i) is an employee or a relevant officer of the company or its subsidiaries; (ii) is an individual with significant influence over the company or its subsidiaries; (iii) is a shareholder or participant of the controlling group of the company; (iv) is a client, supplier, debtor, creditor, partner or employee of an important client, supplier, debtor or creditor of the company; or (v) is a family member of any of the aforementioned persons.

 

In accordance with the Mexican Securities Market Law, our shareholders are required to make a determination as to the independence of our directors at an ordinary meeting of our shareholders, though the CNBV may challenge that determination. Our board of directors is not required to make a determination as to the independence of our directors.

Executive sessions: Non-management directors must meet at regularly scheduled executive sessions without management.   

Executive sessions: Under our bylaws and applicable Mexican law, our non-management and independent directors are not required to meet in executive sessions.

 

Our bylaws state that the board of directors will meet at least four times a year, following the end of each quarter, to discuss our operating results and progress in achieving strategic objectives. Our board of directors can also hold extraordinary meetings.

 

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NYSE Standards

  

Our Corporate Governance Practices

Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee: A nominating/corporate governance committee composed entirely of independent directors is required. As a “controlled company,” we would be exempt from this requirement if we were a U.S. issuer.   

Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee: We are not required to have a nominating committee, and the Mexican Code of Best Corporate Practices does not provide for a nominating committee.

 

However, Mexican law requires us to have a Corporate Practices Committee. Our Corporate Practices Committee is composed of three members, and as required by the Mexican Securities Market Law and our bylaws, the three members are independent.

Compensation committee: A compensation committee composed entirely of independent directors is required. As a “controlled company,” we would be exempt from this requirement if we were a U.S. issuer.    Compensation committee: We do not have a committee that exclusively oversees compensation issues. Our Corporate Practices Committee, composed entirely of independent directors, reviews and recommends management compensation programs in order to ensure that they are aligned with shareholders’ interests and corporate performance.
Audit committee: Listed companies must have an audit committee satisfying the independence and other requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act and the NYSE independence standards.    Audit committee: We have an Audit Committee of five members . Each member of the Audit Committee is an independent director, as required by the Mexican Securities Market Law.
Equity compensation plan: Equity compensation plans require shareholder approval, subject to limited exemptions.    Equity compensation plan: Shareholder approval is not required under Mexican law or our bylaws for the adoption and amendment of an equity compensation plan. Such plans should provide for general application to all executives.
Code of business conduct and ethics: Corporate governance guidelines and a code of conduct and ethics are required, with disclosure of any waiver for directors or executive officers.    Code of business conduct and ethics: We have adopted a code of ethics, within the meaning of Item 16B of SEC Form 20-F. Our code of ethics applies to our chief executive officer, chief financial officer and persons performing similar functions as well as to our directors and other officers and employees. Our code of ethics is available on our website at www.coca-colafemsa.com. If we amend the provisions of our code of ethics that apply to our chief executive officer, chief financial officer and persons performing similar functions, or if we grant any waiver of such provisions, we will disclose such amendment or waiver on our website at the same address.

Item 16H. Mine Safety Disclosure

Not applicable.

Item 17. Financial Statements

Not applicable.

Item 18. Financial Statements

Reference is made to Item 19(a) for a list of all financial statements filed as part of this annual report.

 

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Item 19. Exhibits

 

(a)     List of Financial Statements    Page  

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     F-1   

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and January 1, 2011

     F-2   

Consolidated Income Statements For the Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

     F-3   

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income For the Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

     F-4   

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity For the Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

     F-5   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

     F-6   

Notes to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements*

     F-7   

 

* All supplementary schedules relating to the registrant are omitted because they are not required or because the required information, where material, is contained in the Financial Statements or Notes thereto.

 

(b) List of Exhibits

 

Exhibit No:

  

Description

Exhibit 1.1

   Amended and restated bylaws ( Estatutos Sociales ) of Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V., approved February 16, 2012 (English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on April 25, 2012 (File No. 1-2260)).

Exhibit 2.1

   Deposit Agreement, dated as of September 1, 1993, among Coca-Cola FEMSA, the Bank of New York, as Depositary, and Holders and Beneficial Owners of American Depository Receipts (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the Registration Statement of FEMSA on Form F-4 filed on April 9, 1998 (File No. 333-8618)).

Exhibit 2.2

   Indenture dated as of February 5, 2010 among Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V., and The Bank of New York Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 10, 2010 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 2.3

   First Supplemental Indenture dated as of February 5, 2010 among Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V., and The Bank of New York Mellon and the Bank of New York Mellon (Luxembourg) S.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 10, 2010 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 2.4

   Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 1, 2011 among Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V., Propimex, S. de R.L. de C.V. (formerly Propimex, S.A. de C.V., as Guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 17, 2011 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 4.1

   Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement dated as of July 6, 2002, by and among CIBSA, Emprex, The Coca-Cola Company and Inmex, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.13 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 27, 2003 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 4.2

   Amendment, dated May 6, 2003, to the Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement, dated as of July 6, 2002, among CIBSA, Emprex, The Coca-Cola Company, Inmex, Atlantic Industries, Dulux CBAI 2003 B.V. and Dulux CBEXINMX 2003 B.V. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.14 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 27, 2003 (File No. 1-12260)).

 

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Exhibit No:

  

Description

Exhibit 4.3

   Second Amendment, dated as of February 1, 2010, to the to the Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement, dated as of July 6, 2002, by and among CIBSA, Emprex, The Coca-Cola Company, Inmex and Dulux CBAI 2003 B.V. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 10, 2010 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 4.4

   Amended and Restated Bottler Agreement, dated June 21, 2003, between Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company with respect to operations in the valley of Mexico (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on April 5, 2004 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 4.5

   Supplemental Agreement, dated June 21, 1993, between Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company with respect to operations in the valley of Mexico (with English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 filed on August 13, 1993 (File No. 333-67380)).

Exhibit 4.6

   Amended and Restated Bottler Agreement, dated June 21, 2003, between Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company with respect to operations in the southeast of Mexico (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on April 5, 2004 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 4.7

   Supplemental Agreement, dated June 21, 1993, between Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company with respect to operations in the southeast of Mexico (with English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 filed on August 13, 1993 (File No. 333-67380)).

Exhibit 4.8

   Bottler Agreement and Side Letter dated June 1, 2005, between Panamco Golfo, S.A. de C.V. and The Coca—Cola Company with respect to operations in Golfo, Mexico (English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on April 18, 2006 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 4.9

   Bottler Agreement and Side Letter dated June 1, 2005, between Panamco Bajio, S.A. de C.V., and The Coca-Cola Company with respect to operations in Bajio, Mexico (English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on April 18, 2006 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 4.10

   Bottler Agreement, dated August 22, 1994, between Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company with respect to operations in Argentina (with English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 30, 1995 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 4.11

   Supplemental Agreement, dated August 22, 1994, between Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company with respect to operations in Argentina (with English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 30, 1995 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 4.12

   Amendments, dated May 17 and July 20, 1995, to Bottler Agreement and Letter of Agreement, dated August 22, 1994, each with respect to operations in Argentina, between Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company (with English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 28, 1996 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 4.13

   Bottler Agreement, dated December 1, 1995, between Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company with respect to operations in SIRSA (with English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 28, 1996 (File No. 1-12260)).

 

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Exhibit No:

  

Description

Exhibit 4.14

   Supplemental Agreement, dated December 1, 1995, between Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company with respect to operations in SIRSA (with English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 28, 1996 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 4.15

   Amendment, dated February 1, 1996, to Bottler Agreement between Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company with respect to operations in SIRSA, dated December 1, 1995 (with English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 28, 1996 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 4.16

   Amendment, dated May 22, 1998, to Bottler Agreement with respect to the former SIRSA territory, dated December 1, 1995, between Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company (with English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.12 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 20, 2001 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 4.17

   Coca-Cola Tradename License Agreement dated June 21, 1993, between Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company (with English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40 to FEMSA’s Registration Statement on Form F-4 filed on April 9, 1998 (File No. 333-8618)).

Exhibit 4.18

   Amendment to the Trademark License Agreement, dated December 1, 2002, entered by and among Administración de Marcas S.A. de C.V., as proprietor, and The Coca-Cola Export Corporation Mexico branch, as licensee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Panamco’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 1-12290)).

Exhibit 4.19

   Trademark Sub-License Agreement, dated January 4, 2003, entered by and among Panamco Golfo S.A. de C.V., as licensor, and The Coca-Cola Company, as licensee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of Panamco’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 1-12290)).

Exhibit 4.20

   Trademark Sub-License Agreement, dated January 4, 2003, entered by and among Panamco Bajio S.A. de C.V., as licensor, and The Coca-Cola Company, as licensee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of Panamco’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 1-12290)).

Exhibit 4.21

   Supply Agreement dated June 21, 1993, between Coca-Cola FEMSA and FEMSA Empaques, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 filed on August 13, 1993 (File No. 333-67380)).

Exhibit 4.22

   Supply Agreement dated April 3, 1998, between ALPLA Fábrica de Plásticos, S.A. de C.V. and Industria Embotelladora de México, S.A. de C.V. (with English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.18 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on July 1, 2002 (File No. 1-12260)).*

Exhibit 4.23

   Services Agreement, dated November 7, 2000, between Coca-Cola FEMSA and FEMSA Logística (with English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.15 to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 20, 2001 (File No. 1-12260)).

Exhibit 4.24

   Promotion and Non-Compete Agreement, dated March 11, 2003, entered by and among The Coca-Cola Export Corporation Mexico branch and Panamco Bajio S.A. de C.V. (with English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of Panamco’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 1-12290)).

 

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Exhibit No:

  

Description

Exhibit 4.25

   Promotion and Non-Compete Agreement, dated March 11, 2003, entered by and among The Coca-Cola Export Corporation Mexico branch and Panamco Golfo S.A. de C.V. (with English translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of Panamco’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 1-12290)).

Exhibit 4.26

   Memorandum of Understanding, dated as of March 11, 2003, by and among Panamco, as seller, and The Coca-Cola Company, as buyer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of Panamco’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 1-12290)).

Exhibit 4.27

   Shareholders Agreement dated as of January 25, 2013, by and among CCBPI, Coca-Cola South Asia Holdings, Inc., Coca-Cola Holdings (Overseas) Limited and Controladora de Inversiones en Bebidas Refrescantes, S.L.

Exhibit 7.1

   The Coca-Cola Company memorandum, to Steve Heyer from José Antonio Fernández, dated December 22, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to FEMSA’s Registration Statement on Amendment No. 1 to the Form F-3 filed on September 20, 2004 (File No. 333-117795)).

Exhibit 7.2

   Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

Exhibit 8.1

   Significant Subsidiaries.

Exhibit 12.1

   CEO Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, dated March 14, 2013.

Exhibit 12.2

   CFO Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, dated March 14, 2013.

Exhibit 13.1

   Officer Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, dated March 14, 2013.

 

* Portions of Exhibit 4.22 were omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment. Such omitted portions were filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Omitted from the exhibits filed with this annual report are certain instruments and agreements with respect to long-term debt of Coca-Cola FEMSA, none of which authorizes securities in a total amount that exceeds 10% of the total assets of Coca-Cola FEMSA. We hereby agree to furnish to the SEC copies of any such omitted instruments or agreements as the SEC requests.

 

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SIGNATURE

The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.

 

Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V.
By:  

/s/ Héctor Treviño Gutiérrez

 

Héctor Treviño Gutiérrez

Chief Financial Officer

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and January 1, 2011, and the related consolidated income statements, consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated statements of changes in equity and consolidated statements of cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2012. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and January 1, 2011, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2012, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control- Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 14, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

 

Mancera, S.C.

A member practice of

Ernst & Young Global

/s/ Oscar Aguirre Hernandez

Oscar Aguirre Hernandez

Mexico City, Mexico

March 14, 2013

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

At December 31, 2012, 2011 and at January 1, 2011 (Date of transition to IFRS)

Amounts expressed in millions of U.S. dollars ($) and in millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.)

 

     Note   

December

2012 (*)

    

December

2012

    

December

2011

    

January 1,

2011

 

ASSETS

              

Current assets:

              

Cash and cash equivalents

   5    $ 1,791       Ps. 23,222       Ps. 11,843       Ps. 12,142   

Marketable securities

   6      1         12         330         —     

Accounts receivable, net

   7      720         9,329         8,632         6,363   

Inventories

   8      625         8,103         7,549         5,007   

Recoverable taxes

        206         2,673         2,215         2,027   

Other current financial assets

   20      117         1,523         833         409   

Other current assets

   9      81         1,035         1,322         821   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

        3,541         45,897         32,724         26,769   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current assets:

              

Investments in associates and joint ventures

   10      413         5,352         3,656         2,108   

Property, plant and equipment, net

   11      3,280         42,517         38,102         28,470   

Intangible assets, net

   12      5,169         67,013         62,163         43,221   

Deferred tax assets

   24      122         1,576         1,944         1,790   

Other non-current financial assets

   20      71         925         845         15   

Other non-current assets, net

   13      218         2,823         2,304         1,954   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

        9,273         120,206         109,014         77,558   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

      $ 12,814       Ps. 166,103       Ps. 141,738       Ps. 104,327   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

              

Current liabilities:

              

Bank loans and notes payable

   18    $ 324       Ps 4,194       Ps 638       Ps. 1,615   

Current portion of non-current debt

   18      73         945         4,902         225   

Interest payable

        15         194         206         151   

Suppliers

        1,096         14,221         11,852         8,988   

Accounts payable

        352         4,563         3,676         3,752   

Taxes payable

        321         4,162         3,471         2,300   

Other current financial liabilities

   20      98         1,271         1,030         991   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        2,279         29,550         25,775         18,022   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities:

              

Bank loans and notes payable

   18      1,911         24,775         16,821         15,245   

Post-employment and other non-current employee benefits

   16      169         2,188         1,367         1,156   

Deferred tax liabilities

   24      76         979         706         321   

Other non-current financial liabilities

   20      37         476         717         734   

Provisions and other non-current liabilities

   25      255         3,307         3,271         3,414   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

        2,448         31,725         22,882         20,870   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

        4,727         61,275         48,657         38,892   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity:

              

Capital stock

   22      157         2,029         2,009         1,947   

Additional paid-in capital

        2,583         33,488         27,230         10,533   

Retained earnings

        4,976         64,501         56,792         50,488   

Cumulative other comprehensive income (loss)

        126         1,631         3,997         (93
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

        7,842         101,649         90,028         62,875   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries

   21      245         3,179         3,053         2,560   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity

        8,087         104,828         93,081         65,435   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

      $ 12,814       Ps. 166,103       Ps. 141,738       Ps. 104,327   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) Convenience translation to U.S. dollars ($) – See Note 2.2.3

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements of financial position.

 

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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

Amounts expressed in millions of U.S. dollars ( $ ) and in millions of Mexican pesos ( Ps.) , except per share amounts

 

     Note    2012 (*)     2012     2011  

Net sales

      $ 11,332      Ps. 146,907      Ps. 122,638   

Other operating revenues

        64        832        586   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

        11,396        147,739        123,224   

Cost of goods sold

        6,102        79,109        66,693   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

        5,294        68,630        56,531   

Administrative expenses

        480        6,217        5,140   

Selling expenses

        3,103        40,223        32,093   

Other income

   19      42        545        685   

Other expenses

   19      115        1,497        2,060   

Interest expense

        151        1,955        1,729   

Interest income

        33        424        616   

Foreign exchange gain, net

        21        272        61   

Gain on monetary position for subsidiaries in hyperinflationary economies

        —          —          61   

Market value (gain) loss on financial instruments

   20      (1     (13     138   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes and share of the profit of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method

        1,542        19,992        16,794   

Income taxes

   24      484        6,274        5,667   

Share of the profit of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method, net of taxes

   10      14        180        86   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net income

      $ 1,072      Ps. 13,898      Ps. 11,213   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Attributable to:

         

Equity holders of the parent

      $ 1,028      Ps. 13,333      Ps. 10,662   

Non-controlling interest

        44        565        551   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net income

      $ 1,072      Ps. 13,898      Ps. 11,213   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net equity holders of the parent (U.S. dollars and Mexican pesos):

         

Earnings per share

   23    $ 0.51      Ps. 6.62      Ps. 5.72   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*) Convenience translation to U.S. dollars ($) – See Note 2.2.3

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated income statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

Amounts expressed in millions of U.S. dollars ( $ ) and in millions of Mexican pesos ( Ps.)

 

     Note    2012 (*)     2012     2011  

Consolidated net income

      $ 1,072      Ps. 13,898      Ps. 11,213   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income:

         

Unrealized gain on available-for sale securities, net of taxes

   6      —          (2     4   

Valuation of the effective portion of derivative financial instruments, net of taxes

   20      (16     (201     (3

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

        (182     (2,361     4,073   

Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability, net of taxes

   16      (10     (125     (6
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

        (208     2,689        4,068   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

      $ 864      Ps. 11,209      Ps. 15,281   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Attributable to:

         

Equity holders of the parent

      $ 846      Ps. 10,967      Ps. 14,752   

Non-controlling interest

        18        242        529   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

      $ 864      Ps. 11,209      Ps. 15,281   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*) Convenience translation to U.S. dollars ($) – See Note 2.2.3

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

Amounts expressed in millions of U.S. dollars ( $ ) and in millions of Mexican pesos ( Ps.)

 

     Capital Stock     

Additional

Paid-in

Capital

   

Retained

Earnings

   

Unrealized

Gain on

Available-for-
sale Securities

   

Valuation of

the Effective

Portion of

Derivative

Financial

Instruments

   

Exchange

Differences on

Translation of

Foreign

Operations

   

Remeasurements

of the Net

Defined Benefit

Liability

   

Equity

Attributable

To Equity

Holders of

the Parent

    Non-
Controlling
Interest
   

Total

Equity

 

Balances at January 1, 2011

   Ps. 1,947       Ps. 10,533      Ps. 50,488      Ps. —        Ps. 17      Ps. —        Ps. (110   Ps. 62,875      Ps. 2,560      Ps. 65,435   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     —           —          10,662        —          —          —          —          10,662        551        11,213   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

     —           —          —          4        27        4,073        (14     4,090        (22     4,068   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

     —             10,662        4        27        4,073        (14     14,752        529        15,281   

Dividends declared

     —           —          (4,358     —          —          —          —          (4,358     (8     (4,366

Acquisition of Grupo Tampico

     28         7,799        —          —          —          —          —          7,827        —          7,827   

Acquisition of Grupo CIMSA

     34         8,984        —          —          —          —          —          9,018        —          9,018   

Acquisition of non-controlling interest

     —           (86     —          —          —          —          —          (86     (28     (114
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2011

     2,009         27,230        56,792        4        44        4,073        (124     90,028        3,053        93,081   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     —           —          13,333        —                13,333        565        13,898   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

     —           —          —          (2     (179)        (2,054     (131     (2,366     (323     (2,689
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

     —           —          13,333        (2     (179)        (2,054     (131     10,967        242        11,209   

Dividends declared

     —           —          (5,624     —          —          —          —          (5,624     (109     (5,733

Acquisition of Grupo Fomento Queretano

     20         6,258        —          —          —          —          —          6,278        —          6,278   

Acquisition of non-controlling interest

     —           —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (7     (7
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2012

   Ps. 2,029       Ps. 33,488      Ps. 64,501      Ps. 2      Ps. (135)      Ps. 2,019      Ps. (255   Ps. 101,649      Ps. 3,179      Ps. 104,828   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements of changes in equity.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

Amounts expressed in millions of U.S. dollars ( $ ) and in millions of Mexican pesos ( Ps.)

 

     2012 (*)     2012     2011  

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Income before income taxes and share of the profit of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method

   $ 1,542      Ps. 19,992      Ps. 16,794   

Adjustments to reconcile income before taxes and share of the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method to net cash flows:

      

Non-cash operating expenses

     17        218        (8

Unrealized gain on marketable securities

     —          (2     (4

Depreciation

     392        5,078        3,850   

Amortization

     47        614        369   

(Gain) loss on disposal of long-lived assets

     (8     (99     35   

Write-off of long-lived assets

     1        14        625   

Interest income

     (33     (424     (617

Interest expense

     139        1,796        1,609   

Foreign exchange gain, net

     (21     (272     (61

Non-cash movements in post-employment and other non-current employee benefits obligations

     44        571        118   

Gain on monetary position, net

     —          —          (61

Market value loss on financial instruments

     11        138        1   

(Increase) decrease:

      

Accounts receivable and other current assets

     (119     (1,545     (2,272

Other current financial assets

     (94     (1,218     (575

Inventories

     (56     (731     (1,828

Increase (decrease):

      

Suppliers and other accounts payable

     403        5,231        850   

Other liabilities

     (27     (346     (224

Employee benefits paid

     (7     (88     (143

Income taxes paid

     (407     (5,277     (4,565
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows from operating activities

     1,824        23,650        13,893   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities:

      

Acquisition of Grupo Tampico, net of cash acquired (Note 4)

     —          —          (2,414

Acquisition of Grupo CIMSA, net of cash acquired (Note 4)

     —          —          (1,912

Acquisitions of Grupo Fomento Queretano, net of cash acquired (Note 4)

     (86     (1,114     —     

Purchase of marketable securities

     —          —          (326

Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities

     20        273        —     

Interest received

     33        424        639   

Acquisitions of long-lived assets

     (751     (9,741     (6,855

Proceeds from the sale of long-lived assets

     23        293        375   

Acquisition of intangible assets

     (18     (235     (944

Other non-current assets

     (32     (420     (140

Investment in shares

     (37     (469     (620
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities

     (848     (10,989     (12,197
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities:

      

Proceeds from borrowings

     1,267        16,429        6,934   

Repayment of borrowings

     (653     (8,464     (2,733

Interest paid

     (131     (1,694     (1,580

Dividends paid

     (442     (5,734     (4,366

Acquisition of non-controlling interests

     —          (6     (115

Other financing activities

     (21     (270     (1,175

Payments under finance leases

     (15     (201     (37
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows from / (used in) financing activities

     5        60        (3,072
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     981        12,721        (1,376

Initial balance of cash and cash equivalents

     914        11,843        12,142   

Effects of exchange rate changes and inflation effects on the balance sheet of cash held in foreign currencies

     (104     (1,342     1,077   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance of cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,791      Ps. 23,222      Ps. 11,843   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*) Convenience translation to U.S. dollars ($) – See Note 2.2.3

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements of cash flow.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS

As of December 31, 2012, 2011 and as of January 1, 2011 ( Date of transition to IFRS )

Amounts expressed in millions of U.S. dollars ( $ ) and in millions of Mexican pesos ( Ps.)

note 1. Activities of the Company

Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Coca-Cola FEMSA” or “the Company”) is a Mexican corporation, mainly engaged in acquiring, holding and transferring all types of bonds, capital stock, shares and marketable securities.

Coca-Cola FEMSA is indirectly owned by Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (“FEMSA”), which holds 48.9% of its capital stock and 63% of its voting shares and The Coca-Cola Company (“TCCC”), which indirectly owns 28.7% of its capital stock and 37% of its voting shares. The remaining 22.4% of Coca-Cola FEMSA’s shares trade on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: KOFL) and the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: KOF). The address of its registered office and principal place of business is Mario Pani No. 100 Col. Santa Fe Cuajimalpa Delegacion Cuajimalpa de Morelos, Mexico D.F. 05348, Mexico.

Coca-Cola FEMSA and its subsidiaries (the “Company”), as an economic unit, are engaged in the production, distribution and marketing of certain Coca-Cola trademark beverages in Mexico, Central America (Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama), Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina.

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011 the most significant subsidiaries over which the Company exercises control are:

 

Company

   Activity    Country    Ownership
percentage
2012
    Ownership
percentage
2011
 

Propimex, S. de R.L. de C.V.

   Manufacturing and distribution    Mexico      100.00     100.00

Controladora Interamericana de Bebidas, S. de R.L. de C.V.

   Holding    Mexico      100.00     100.00

Spal Industria Brasileira de Bebidas, S.A.

   Manufacturing and distribution    Brazil      98.25     97.93

Coca-Cola Femsa de Venezuela, S.A.

   Manufacturing and distribution    Venezuela      100.00     100.00

Industria Nacional de Gaseosas, S.A.

   Manufacturing and distribution    Colombia      100.00     100.00

note 2. Basis of Preparation

2.1 Statement of compliance

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). The consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2012 are the first annual financial statements that comply with IFRS and where IFRS 1, First Time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards, has been applied.

The Company’s transition date to IFRS is January 1, 2011 and management prepared the opening balance sheet under IFRS as of that date. For periods up to and including the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company prepared its consolidated financial information under Mexican Financial Reporting Standards (“Mexican FRS”). The differences in the requirements for recognition, measurement and presentation between IFRS and Mexican FRS were reconciled for purposes of the Company’s equity at the date of transition and at December 31, 2011, and for purposes of consolidated comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2011. Reconciliations and explanations of how the transition to IFRS has affected the consolidated financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Company are provided in Note 27.

The Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes were authorized for issuance by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer Carlos Salazar Lomelín and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Héctor Treviño Gutiérrez on February 22, 2013. Those consolidated financial statements and notes were then approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on February 26, 2013 and by the Shareholders on March 5, 2013. The accompanying consolidated financial statements are the same as those previously approved, although they have been supplemented for subsidiary guarantor financial statement disclosures presented in Note 29 for United States Securities and Exchange Commission filing purposes. The accompanying consolidated financial statements were approved for issuance in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer on March 14, 2013, and subsequent events have been considered through that date (See Note 30).

 

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2.2 Basis of measurement and presentation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following:

 

 

Available-for-sale investments

 

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

 

Trust assets of post-employment and other non-current employee benefit plans

The financial statements of subsidiaries whose functional currency is the currency of a hyperinflationary economy are stated in terms of the measuring unit current at the end of the reporting period.

2.2.1 Presentation of consolidated income statement

The Company classifies its costs and expenses by function in the consolidated income statement, in order to conform to the industry practices where the Company operates.

2.2.2 Presentation of consolidated statements of cash flows.

The Company’s consolidated statement of cash flows is presented using the indirect method.

2.2.3 Convenience translation to U.S. dollars ($)

The consolidated financial statements are stated in millions of Mexican pesos (“Ps.”) and rounded to the nearest million unless stated otherwise. However, solely for the convenience of the readers, the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012, the consolidated statements of income, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2012 were converted into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate of 12.9635 pesos per U.S. dollar as published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as of that date. This arithmetic conversion should not be construed as representations that the amounts expressed in Mexican pesos may be converted into U.S. dollars at that or any other exchange rate.

2.3 Critical accounting judgments and estimates

In the application of the Company’s accounting policies, which are described in Note 3, management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

2.3.1 Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The following are the key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting period, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising beyond the control of the Company. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.

2.3.1.1 Impairment of indefinite lived intangible assets, goodwill and other depreciable long-lived assets

Intangible assets with indefinite lives as well as goodwill are subject to annual impairment tests. An impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The fair value less costs to sell calculation is based on available data from binding sales transactions in arm’s length transactions of similar assets or observable market prices less incremental costs for disposing of the asset. In order to determine whether such assets are impaired, the Company initially calculates an estimation of the value in use of the cash-generating units to which such assets have been allocated. The value in use calculation requires management to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from the cash-generating unit and a suitable discount rate in order to calculate present value. The Company reviews annually the carrying value of our intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill for impairment based on recognized valuation techniques. While the Company believes that its estimates are reasonable, different assumptions regarding such estimates could materially affect its evaluations. Impairment losses are recognized in current earnings in the period the related impairment is determined.

The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company estimates the asset’s recoverable amount. When the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining fair value less costs to sell, recent market transactions are taken into account, if available. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly traded subsidiaries or other available fair value indicators. The key assumptions used to determine the recoverable amount for the Company’s CGUs, including a sensitivity analysis, are further explained in Notes 3.15 and 12.

 

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2.3.1.2 Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with defined useful lives

Property, plant and equipment, including returnable bottles as they are expected to provide benefits over a period of more than one year, as well as intangible assets with defined useful lives are depreciated/amortized over their estimated useful lives. The Company bases it estimates on the experience of its technical personnel as well as based on its experience in the industry for similar assets, see Notes 3.11, 11 and 12

2.3.1.3 Post-employment and other non-current employee benefits

The Company annually evaluates the reasonableness of the assumptions used in its post-employment and other non-current employee benefit computations. Information about such assumptions is described in Note 16.

2.3.1.4 Income taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. For its Mexican subsidiaries, the Company recognizes deferred income taxes, based on its financial projections depending on whether it expects to incur the regular income tax (“ISR”) or the business flat tax (“IETU”) in the future. Additionally, the Company regularly reviews its deferred tax assets for recoverability, and records a deferred tax asset based on its judgment regarding the probability of historical taxable income, projected future taxable income and the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences, see Note 24.

2.3.1.5 Tax, labor and legal contingencies and provisions

The Company is subject to various claims and contingencies related to tax, labor and legal proceedings as described in Note 25. Due to their nature, such legal proceedings involve inherent uncertainties including, but not limited to, court rulings, negotiations between affected parties and governmental actions. Management periodically assesses the probability of loss for such contingencies and accrues a provision and/ or discloses the relevant circumstances, as appropriate. If the potential loss of any claim or legal proceeding is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated, the Company accrues a provision for the estimated loss.

2.3.1.6 Valuation of financial instruments

The Company is required to measure all derivative financial instruments at fair value.

The fair values of derivative financial instruments are determined considering quoted prices in recognized markets. If such instruments are not traded, fair value is determined by applying techniques based upon technical models supported by sufficient reliable and verifiable data, recognized in the financial sector. The Company bases its forward price curves upon market price quotations. Management believes that the chosen valuation techniques and assumptions used are appropriate in determining the fair value of financial instruments, see Note 20.

2.3.1.7 Business combinations

Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred by the Company, liabilities assumed by the Company to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the Company in exchange for control of the acquiree.

At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recognized at their fair value, except that:

 

 

deferred tax assets or liabilities, and assets or liabilities related to employee benefit arrangements are recognized and measured in accordance with IAS 12, Income Taxes and IAS 19, Employee Benefits, respectively;

 

 

liabilities or equity instruments related to share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree or share-based payment arrangements of the Company entered into to replace share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree are measured in accordance with IFRS 2, Share- based Payment at the acquisition date, see Note 3.23; and

 

 

assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5, Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations are measured in accordance with that Standard.

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree, and the fair value of the Company previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. If, after reassessment, the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed exceeds the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the fair value of the Company previously held interest in the acquiree (if any), the excess is recognized immediately in profit or loss as a bargain purchase gain.

For each business combination, the Company elects whether it measures the non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets.

 

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2.3.1.8 Investments in associates

If the Company holds, directly or indirectly, 20 per cent or more of the voting power of the investee, it is presumed that it has significant influence, unless it can be clearly demonstrated that this is not the case. If the Company holds, directly or indirectly, less than 20 per cent of the voting power of the investee, it is presumed that the Company does not have significant influence, unless such influence can be clearly demonstrated. Decisions regarding the propriety of utilizing the equity method of accounting for a less than 20 per cent-owned corporate investee requires a careful evaluation of voting rights and their impact on the Company’s ability to exercise significant influence. Management considers the existence of the following circumstances, which may indicate that the Company is in a position to exercise significant influence over a less than 20 per cent-owned corporate investee:

 

 

representation on the board of directors or equivalent governing body of the investee;

 

 

participation in policy-making processes, including participation in decisions about dividends or other distributions;

 

 

material transactions between the Company and the investee;

 

 

interchange of managerial personnel; or

 

 

provision of essential technical information.

Management also considers the existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or currently convertible should also be considered when assessing whether the Company has significant influence.

In addition, the Company evaluates the indicators that provide evidence of significant influence:

 

 

the Company’s extent of ownership is significant relative to other shareholdings (i.e. a lack of concentration of other shareholders);

 

 

the Company’s significant shareholders, its parent, fellow subsidiaries, or officers of the Company, hold additional investment in the investee; and

 

 

the Company is a part of significant investee committees, such as the executive committee or the finance committee.

note 3. Significant Accounting Policies

3.1 Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of Coca-Cola FEMSA and subsidiaries controlled by the Company. Control is achieved where the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Company obtains control, and continue to be consolidated until the date when such control ceases. Total consolidated net income and comprehensive income of subsidiaries is attributed to the controlling interest and to non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.

When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies in line with those used by the Company.

All intercompany transactions, balances, income and expenses have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements lists significant subsidiaries that are controlled by the Company as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.

3.1.1 Acquisitions of non-controlling interests

Acquisitions of non-controlling interests are accounted for as transactions with owners in their capacity as owners and therefore no goodwill is recognized as a result. Adjustments to non-controlling interests arising from transactions that do not involve the loss of control are measured at carrying amount and reflected in equity, as part of additional paid in capital.

3.1.2 Loss of control

Upon the loss of control, the Company derecognizes the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary, any non-controlling interests and the other components of equity related to the subsidiary. Any surplus or deficit arising on the loss of control is recognized in consolidated net income. If the Company retains any interest in the previous subsidiary, then such interest is measured at fair value at the date that control is lost. Subsequently it is accounted for as an equity method or as a financial asset depending on the level of influence retained.

 

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3.2 Business combinations

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method at the acquisition date, which is the date on which control is transferred to the Company. In assessing control, the Company takes into consideration potential voting rights that are currently exercisable.

The Company measures goodwill at the acquisition date as the fair value of the consideration transferred plus the fair value of any previously-held equity interest in the acquiree and the recognized amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree (if any), less the net recognized amount of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If after reassessment, the excess is negative, a bargain purchase gain is recognized in consolidated net income at the time of the acquisition.

Costs related to the acquisition, other than those associated with the issue of debt or equity securities, that the Company incurs in connection with a business combination are expensed as incurred.

Any contingent consideration payable is recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. If the contingent consideration is classified as equity, it is not remeasured and settlement is accounted for within equity. Otherwise, if after reassessment subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent considerations are recognized in consolidated net income.

If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination occurs, the Company reports provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete, and discloses that its allocation is preliminary in nature. Those provisional amounts are adjusted during the measurement period (not greater than 12 months), or additional assets or liabilities are recognised, to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognised at that date.

3.3 Foreign currencies and consolidation of foreign subsidiaries, investments in associates and joint ventures

In preparing the financial statements of each individual subsidiary, investment in associates and joint venture, transactions in currencies other than the individual entity’s functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not remeasured.

Exchange differences on monetary items are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they arise except for:

 

 

The variations in the net investment in foreign subsidiaries generated by exchange rate fluctuation are included in the cumulative translation adjustment, which is recorded in equity as part of the cumulative translation adjustment within the cumulative other comprehensive income.

 

 

Intercompany financing balances with foreign subsidiaries that are considered as non-current investments, since there is no plan to pay such financing in the foreseeable future. Monetary position and exchange rate fluctuation regarding this financing is included in the cumulative translation adjustment, which is recorded in equity as part of the cumulative translation adjustment within the cumulative other comprehensive income.

 

 

Exchange differences on transactions entered into in order to hedge certain foreign currency risks.

For incorporation into the Company’s consolidated financial statements, each foreign subsidiary, associates or joint venture’s individual financial statements are translated into Mexican pesos, as described as follows:

 

 

For hyperinflationary economic environments, the inflation effects of the origin country are recognized, and subsequently translated into Mexican pesos using the year-end exchange rate for the consolidated statements of financial position and consolidated income statement and comprehensive income; and

 

 

For non-inflationary economic environments, assets and liabilities are translated into Mexican pesos using the year-end exchange rate, equity is translated into Mexican pesos using the historical exchange rate, and the income statement and comprehensive income is translated using the exchange rate at the date of each transaction. The Company uses the average exchange rate of each month only if the exchange rate does not fluctuate significantly.

 

     Exchange Rates of Local Currencies Translated to Mexican  Pesos  
                          Exchange Rate as of  
     Average Exchange Rate for      December 31,      December 31,      January 1,  

Country or Zone

  

Functional / Currency

   2012      2011      2012      de 2011      2011  (1)  

Mexico

  

Mexican peso

   Ps. 1.00       Ps 1.00       Ps. 1.00       Ps. 1.00         Ps.1.00   

Guatemala

  

Quetzal

     1.68         1.59         1.65         1.79         1.54   

Costa Rica

  

Colon

     0.03         0.02         0.03         0.03         0.02   

Panama

  

U.S. dollar

     13.17         12.43         13.01         13.98         12.36   

Colombia

  

Colombian peso

     0.01         0.01         0.01         0.01         0.01   

Nicaragua

  

Cordoba

     0.56         0.55         0.54         0.61         0.56   

Argentina

  

Argentine peso

     2.90         3.01         2.65         3.25         3.11   

Venezuela

  

Bolivar

     3.06         2.89         3.03         3.25         2. 87   

Brazil

  

Reais

     6.76         7.42         6.37         7.45         7.42   

 

(1)

December 31, 2010 exchange rates used for conversion of financial information as of the opening balance sheet on January 1, 2011.

 

 

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The Company has operated under exchange controls in Venezuela since 2003 that affect its ability to remit dividends abroad or make payments other than in local currencies and that may increase the real price of raw materials purchased in local currency. In January 2010, the Venezuelan government announced a devaluation of its official exchange rate to 4.30 bolivars to one U.S. dollar.

The translation of the financial statements of the Company’s Venezuelan subsidiary is performed using the exchange rate of 4.30 Bolivars per U.S. dollar (See also Note 30).

On the disposal of a foreign operation (i.e. a disposal of the Company’s entire interest in a foreign operation, or a disposal involving loss of control over a subsidiary that includes a foreign operation, a disposal involving loss of significant influence over an associate that includes a foreign operation), all of the exchange differences accumulated in other comprehensive income in respect of that operation attributable to the owners of the Company are recognized in the consolidated income statement.

In addition, in relation to a partial disposal of a subsidiary that does not result in the Company losing control over the subsidiary, the proportionate share of accumulated exchange differences are re-attributed to non-controlling interests and are not recognized in profit or loss.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments on identifiable assets and liabilities acquired arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the rate of exchange prevailing at the end of each reporting period. Foreign exchange differences arising are recognized in equity as part of the cumulative translation adjustment.

The translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies into Mexican pesos is for consolidation purposes and does not indicate that the Company could realize or settle the reported value of those assets and liabilities in Mexican pesos. Additionally, this does not indicate that the Company could return or distribute the reported Mexican peso value equity to its shareholders.

3.4 Recognition of the effects of inflation in countries with hyperinflationary economic environments

The Company recognizes the effects of inflation on the financial information of its Venezuelan subsidiary that operates in hyperinflationary economic environments (when cumulative inflation of the three preceding years is approaching, or exceeds, 100% or more in addition to other qualitative factors), which consists of:

 

 

Using inflation factors to restate non-monetary assets, such as inventories, property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, including related costs and expenses when such assets are consumed or depreciated.

 

 

Applying the appropriate inflation factors to restate capital stock, additional paid-in capital, net income, retained earnings and items of other comprehensive income by the necessary amount to maintain the purchasing power equivalent in the currency of the corresponding hyperinflationary country on the dates such capital was contributed or income was generated up to the date of these consolidated financial statements are presented; and

 

 

Including the monetary position gain or loss in consolidated net income.

The Company restates the financial information of its subsidiaries that operate in hyperinflationary economic environments using the consumer price index of each country.

As of December 31, 2012, 2011, and January 1, 2011, the operations of the Company are classified as follows:

 

Country

   Cumulative
Inflation
2010-2012
    Type of Economy      Cumulative
Inflation
2009-2011
    Type of Economy      Cumulative
Inflation
2008-2010
    Type of Economy  

Mexico

     12.3     Non-hyperinflationary         12.3     Non-hyperinflationary         15.2     Non-hyperinflationary   

Guatemala

     15.8     Non-hyperinflationary         11.6     Non-hyperinflationary         15.0     Non-hyperinflationary   

Costa Rica

     15.9     Non-hyperinflationary         15.3     Non-hyperinflationary         25.4     Non-hyperinflationary   

Panama

     16.7     Non-hyperinflationary         13.7     Non-hyperinflationary         14.1     Non-hyperinflationary   

Colombia

     9.6     Non-hyperinflationary         9.1     Non-hyperinflationary         13.3     Non-hyperinflationary   

Nicaragua

     25.7     Non-hyperinflationary         18.6     Non-hyperinflationary         25.4     Non-hyperinflationary   

Argentina

     34.6     Non-hyperinflationary         30.8     Non-hyperinflationary         28.1     Non-hyperinflationary   

Venezuela

     94.8     Hyperinflationary         102.9     Hyperinflationary         108.2     Hyperinflationary   

Brazil

     19.4     Non-hyperinflationary         17.4     Non-hyperinflationary         17.4     Non-hyperinflationary   

While the Venezuelan economy’s cumulative inflation rate for the period 2010-2012 was less than 100%, it was approaching 100%, and qualitative factors support its continued classification as a hyper-inflationary economy.

3.5 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is measured at nominal value and consists of non-interest bearing bank deposits. Cash equivalents consist principally of short-term bank deposits and fixed rate investments, both with maturities of three months or less at the acquisition date and are recorded at acquisition cost plus interest income not yet received, which is similar to market prices.

The Company also maintains restricted cash held as collateral to meet certain contractual obligations (see Note 20). Restricted cash is presented within other current financial assets given that the restrictions are short-term in nature.

3.6 Financial assets.

Financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: “fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)”, “held-to-maturity investments”, “available-for-sale” and “loans and receivables”. The classification depends on the nature and purpose of holding the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.

 

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When a financial asset or financial liability is recognized initially, the Company measures it at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset or financial liability not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of the financial asset or financial liability.

The Company’s financial assets include cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, loans and receivables, derivative financial instruments and other financial assets.

3.6.1 Effective interest rate method

The effective interest rate method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of loans and receivables and other financial assets (designated as held to maturity) and of allocating interest income/expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including all fees on points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the financial asset, or (where appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

3.6.2 Marketable securities

Marketable securities consist of debt securities and bank deposits with maturities of more than three months at the acquisition date. Management determines the appropriate classification of investments at the time of purchase and assesses such designation as of each reporting date, see Note 6.

3.6.2.1 Available-for-sale marketable securities are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in other comprehensive income. Interest and dividends on investments classified as available-for-sale are included in interest income. The fair values of the investments are readily available based on quoted market prices. The exchange effects of securities available for sale are recognized in the consolidated income statement in the period in which they arise.

3.6.2.2 Held-to maturity marketable securities are those that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, and are carried at acquisition cost which includes any cost of purchase and premium or discount related to the investment which is amortized over the life of the investment based on its outstanding balance utilizing the effective interest method less any impairment. Interest and dividends on investments classified as held-to maturity are included in interest income. As of December 31, 2012, December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011 there were no investments classified as held to maturity.

3.6.3 Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial instruments with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Loans and receivables with a relevant period (including trade and other receivables) are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

Interest income is recognized by applying the effective interest rate, except for short-term receivables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 the interest income recognized in the interest income line item within the consolidated statements of income is Ps. 58 and Ps. 40, respectively.

3.6.4 Other financial assets

Other financial assets are non current accounts receivable and derivative financial instruments. Other financial assets with a relevant period are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

3.6.5 Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those at FVTPL, are assessed for indicators of impairment at the end of each reporting period. Financial assets are considered to be impaired when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, (an incurred “loss event”) and that loss event has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial assets that can be reliably estimated.

Evidence of impairment may include indicators as follows:

 

 

Significant financial difficulty of the issuer or counterparty; or

 

 

Default or delinquent in interest or principal payments; or

 

 

It becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or financial re-organization; or

 

 

The disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties.

For financial assets carried at amortized cost, the amount of the impairment loss recognized is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate.

The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the exception of trade receivables, where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance for doubtful accounts. When a trade receivable is considered uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognized in consolidated net income.

 

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3.6.6 Derecognition

A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is derecognized when:

 

 

The rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset have expired, or

 

 

The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; and either (a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.

3.6.7 Offsetting of financial instruments

Financial assets are required to be offset against financial liabilities and the net amount reported in the consolidated statement of financial position if, and only when the Company:

 

 

Currently has an enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts, and

 

 

Intends to settle on a net basis, or to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

3.7 Derivative financial instruments

The Company is exposed to different risks related to cash flows, liquidity, market and third party credit. As a result, the Company contracts different derivative financial instruments in order to reduce its exposure to the risk of exchange rate fluctuations between the Mexican peso and other currencies, and interest rate fluctuations associated with its borrowings denominated in foreign currencies and the exposure to the risk of fluctuation in the costs of certain raw materials.

The Company values and records all derivative financial instruments and hedging activities, in the consolidated statement of financial position as either an asset or liability measured at fair value, considering quoted prices in recognized markets. If such instruments are not traded in a formal market, fair value is determined by applying techniques based upon technical models supported by sufficient, reliable and verifiable market data, recognized in the financial sector. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments are recorded each year in current earnings or as a component of cumulative other comprehensive income based on the item being hedged and the effectiveness of the hedge.

3.7.1 Hedge accounting

The Company designates certain hedging instruments, which include derivatives in respect of foreign currency risk, as either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges. Hedges of foreign exchange risk on firm commitments are accounted for as cash flow hedges.

At the inception of the hedge relationship, the Company documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item, along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Furthermore, at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, the Company documents whether the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk.

3.7.2 Cash flow hedges

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading valuation of the effective portion of derivative financial instruments. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in consolidated net income, and is included in the market value (gain) loss on financial instruments line item within the consolidated statements of income.

Amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are reclassified to consolidated net income in the periods when the hedged item is recognized in consolidated net income, in the same line of the consolidated statement of income as the recognized hedged item. However, when the hedged forecast transaction results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or a non-financial liability, the gains and losses previously recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are transferred from equity and included in the initial measurement of the cost of the non-financial asset or non-financial liability.

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the Company revokes the hedging relationship, when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or when it no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. Any gain or loss recognized in cumulative other comprehensive income in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognized when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognized in consolidated net income. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the gain or loss accumulated in equity is recognized immediately in consolidated net income.

3.8 Inventories and cost of goods sold

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories less all estimated costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale.

Inventories represent the acquisition or production cost which is incurred when purchasing or producing a product, and are based on the weighted average cost formula.

Cost of goods sold is based on average cost of the inventories at the time of sale. Cost of goods sold includes expenses related to the purchase of raw materials used in the production process, as well as labor costs (wages and other benefits), depreciation of production facilities, equipment and other costs, including fuel, electricity, equipment maintenance, inspection and plant transfer costs.

 

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3.9 Other current assets

Other current assets, which will be realized within a period of less than one year from the reporting date, are comprised of prepaid assets and agreements with customers.

Prepaid assets principally consist of advances to suppliers of raw materials, advertising, promotional, leasing and insurance expenses, and are recognized as other assets at the time of the cash disbursement, and are unrecognized in the consolidated statement of financial position or consolidated income statement caption when the risks and rewards of the related goods have been transferred to the Company or services have been received, respectively.

The Company has prepaid advertising costs which consist of television and radio advertising airtime paid in advance. These expenses are generally amortized over the period based on the transmission of the television and radio spots. The related production costs are recognized in consolidated net income as incurred.

The Company has agreements with customers for the right to sell and promote the Company’s products over a certain period. The majority of these agreements have terms of more than one year, and the related costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the term of the contract, with amortization presented as a reduction of net sales. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, such amortization aggregated to Ps. 970 and Ps. 793, respectively. The costs of agreements with terms of less than one year recorded as a reduction in net sales when incurred.

3.10 Investments in associates and joint ventures

Investments in associates are those entities in which the Company has significant influence. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee, but not control, over the financial and operating policies.

Investment in associate is accounted for using the equity method and initial recognition comprises the investment’s purchase price and any directly attributable expenditure necessary to acquire it.

The consolidated financial statements include the Company’s share of the consolidated net income and other comprehensive income, after adjustments to align the accounting policies with those of the Company, from the date that significant influence commences until the date that significant influence ceases.

When the Company’s share of losses exceeds the carrying amount of the associate, including any non-current investments, the carrying amount is reduced to nil and recognition of further losses is discontinued except to the extent that the Company has a legal or constructive obligation or has made payments on behalf of the associate.

Goodwill identified at the acquisition date is presented as part of the investment in shares of the associate in the consolidated statement of financial position. Any goodwill arising on the acquisition of the Company’s interest in associate is accounted for in accordance with the Company’s accounting policy for goodwill arising in a business combination, see Note 3.2.

After application of the equity method, the Company determines whether it is necessary to recognize an additional impairment loss on its investment in its associate. For investments in shares, the Company determines at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that the investment in shares is impaired. If this is the case, the Company calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of the associate and its carrying value and recognizes the amount in the share of the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method in the consolidated statements of income.

3.10.1 Interest in joint ventures

The Company has interests in joint ventures whose are jointly controlled entities, whereby the venturers have a contractual arrangement that establishes joint control over the economic activities of the entity. The arrangement requires unanimous agreement for financial and operating decisions among the venturers.

The Company recognizes its interest in the joint ventures using the equity method.

The financial statements of the joint ventures are prepared for the same reporting period as the Company. Adjustments are made where necessary to bring the accounting policies in line with those of the Company.

3.11 Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are initially recorded at their cost of acquisition and/or construction and are presented net of accumulated depreciation and/or accumulated impairment losses, if any. The borrowing costs related to the acquisition or construction of qualifying asset is capitalized as part of the cost of that asset.

Major maintenance costs are capitalized as part of total acquisition cost. Routine maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred.

Investments in progress consist of long-lived assets not yet in service, in other words, that are not yet used for the purpose that they were bought, built or developed. The Company expects to complete those investments during the following 12 months.

Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over acquisition cost. Where an item of property, plant and equipment comprises major components having different useful lives, they are accounted and depreciated for as separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment. The Company estimates depreciation rates, considering the estimated useful lives of the assets.

 

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The estimated useful lives of the Company’s principal assets are as follows:

 

     Years

Buildings

   40 – 50

Machinery and equipment

   10 – 20

Distribution equipment

   7 – 15

Refrigeration equipment

   5 – 7

Returnable bottles

   1.5 – 4

Other equipment

   3 – 10

The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis.

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds (if any) and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognized in consolidated net income.

Returnable and non-returnable bottles:

The Company has two types of bottles: returnable and non-returnable.

 

 

Non returnable: Are recorded in consolidated net income at the time of product sale.

 

 

Returnable: Are classified as long-lived assets as a component of property, plant and equipment. Returnable bottles are recorded at acquisition cost; for countries with hyperinflationary economies, restated according to IAS 29. Depreciation of returnable bottles is computed using the straight-line method considering their estimated useful lives.

There are two types of returnable bottles:

 

 

Those that are in the Company’s control within its facilities, plants and distribution centers; and

 

 

Those that have been placed in the hands of customers, but still belong to the Company.

Returnable bottles that have been placed in the hands of customers are subject to an agreement with a retailer pursuant to which the Company retains ownership. These bottles are monitored by sales personnel during periodic visits to retailers and the Company has the right to charge any breakage identified to the retailer. Bottles that are not subject to such agreements are expensed when placed in the hands of retailers.

The Company’s returnable bottles in the market and for which a deposit from customers has been received are depreciated according to their estimated useful lives.

3.12 Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. Borrowing costs may include:

 

 

interest expense;

 

 

finance charges in respect of finance leases; and

 

 

exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent that they are regarded as an adjustment to interest costs.

Interest income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalization.

All other borrowing costs are recognized in consolidated net income in the period in which they are incurred.

3.13 Intangible assets

Intangible assets are identifiable non monetary assets without physical substance and represent payments whose benefits will be received in future years. Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of intangible assets acquired in a business combination is their fair value as at the date of acquisition. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses. The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite, in accordance with the period over which the Company expects to receive the benefits.

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized and mainly consist of information technology and management system costs incurred during the development stage which are currently in use. Such amounts are capitalized and then amortized using the straight-line method over their expected useful lives. Expenses that do not fulfill the requirements for capitalization are expensed as incurred.

Amortized intangible assets, such as finite lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets may not be recoverable through its expected future cash flows.

 

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Intangible assets with an indefinite life are not amortized and are subject to impairment tests on an annual basis as well as whenever certain circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of those intangible assets exceeds their recoverable value.

The Company’s intangible assets with an indefinite life mainly consist of rights to produce and distribute Coca-Cola trademark products in the Company’s territories. These rights are contained in agreements that are standard contracts that The Coca-Cola Company has with its bottlers.

In Mexico, the Company has eight bottler agreements for Coca-Cola FEMSA’s territories in Mexico; two expire in June 2013, two expire in May 2015 and additionally four contracts that arose from the merger with Grupo Tampico, CIMSA and Grupo Fomento Queretano, expire in September 2014, April and July 2016 and August 2013, respectively. The bottler agreement for Argentina expires in September 2014, for Brazil expires in April 2014, in Colombia in June 2014, in Venezuela in August 2016, in Guatemala in March 2015, in Costa Rica in September 2017, in Nicaragua in May 2016 and in Panama in November 2014. All of the Company’s bottler agreements are renewable for ten-year terms. These bottler agreements are automatically renewable for ten-year term, subject to the right of either party to give prior notice that it does not wish to renew the agreement. In addition, these agreements generally may be terminated in the case of material breach. Termination would prevent the Company from selling Coca-Cola trademark beverages in the affected territory and would have an adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial conditions, results from operations and prospects.

3.14 Non-current assets held for sale

Non-current assets and disposal groups are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable and the non-current asset (or disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition. Management must be committed to the sale, which should be expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year from the date of classification.

When the Company is committed to a sale plan involving loss of control of a subsidiary, all of the assets and liabilities of that subsidiary are classified as held for sale when the criteria described above are met, regardless of whether the Company will retain a non-controlling interest in its former subsidiary after the sale.

Non-current assets (and disposal groups) classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their previous carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.

3.15 Impairment of non financial assets

At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Where a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to individual CGUs, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest CGUs for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be identified.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for impairment at least annually, and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.

For goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets, the Company tests for impairment on an annual basis and whenever certain circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the cash generating unit might exceed its implied fair value.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or CGU) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or CGU) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in consolidated net income.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or CGU) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or CGU) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in consolidated net income. Impairment losses related to goodwill are not reversible.

As of December, 31 2012, 2011 and January 1 2011, there was no impairment recognized in non financial assets.

3.16 Leases

The determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at inception date, whether fulfillment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets or the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an arrangement.

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

 

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Assets held under finance leases are initially recognized as assets of the Company at their fair value at the inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the consolidated statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are apportioned between finance expenses and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance expenses are recognized immediately in consolidated net income, unless they are directly attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are capitalized in accordance with the Company’s general policy on borrowing costs. Contingent rentals are recognized as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred. Assets held under finance leases are depreciated over their expected useful lives on the same basis as owned assets or, where shorter, the term of the relevant lease.

Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term, except where another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed. Contingent rentals arising under operating leases are recognized as an expense in the period in which they are incurred. In the event that lease incentives are received to enter into operating leases, such incentives are recognized as a liability. The aggregate benefit of incentives is recognized as a reduction of rental expense on a straight-line basis, except where another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed. Leasehold improvements, on operating leases are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of either the useful life of the assets or the related lease term.

3.17 Financial liabilities and equity instruments

3.17.1 Classification as debt or equity

Debt and equity instruments issued by a group entity are classified as either financial liabilities or as equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangements and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument.

3.17.2 Equity instruments

An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Company are recognized at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.

Repurchase of the Company’s own equity instruments is recognized and deducted directly in equity. No gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the Company’s own equity instruments.

3.17.3 Financial liabilities

Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities within the scope of IAS 39 are classified as financial liabilities at FVTPL, loans and borrowings, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate. The Company determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition.

All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value plus, in the case of loans and borrowings, directly attributable transaction costs.

The Company financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings, and derivative financial instruments, see Note 3.7.

Subsequent measurement

The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification as described below:

3.17.4 Loans and borrowings

After initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognized in the consolidated statements of income when the liabilities are derecognized as well as through the effective interest method amortization process.

Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the effective interest method. The effective interest method amortization is included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of income.

Derecognition

A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires.

When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the consolidated statements of income.

3.18 Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. When a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows (where the effect of the time value of money is material).

 

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When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, a receivable is recognized as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

The Company recognizes a provision for a loss contingency when it is probable (i.e. the probability that the event will occur is greater than the probability that it will not) that certain effects related to past events, would materialize and can be reasonably quantified. These events and their financial impact are also disclosed as loss contingencies in the consolidated financial statements when the risk of loss is deemed to be other than remote. The Company does not recognize an asset for a gain contingency until the gain is realized, see Note 25.

Restructuring provisions are recognized only when the recognition criteria for provisions are fulfilled. The Company has a constructive obligation when a detailed formal plan identifies the business or part of the business concerned, the location and number of employees affected, a detailed estimate of the associated costs, and an appropriate timeline. Furthermore, the employees affected must have been notified of the plans main features.

3.19 Post-employment and other non-current employee benefits

Post-employment and other non-current employee benefits, which are considered to be monetary items, include obligations for pension and post-employment plans and seniority premiums, all based on actuarial calculations, using the projected unit credit method.

In Mexico and Brazil, the economic benefits and retirement pensions are granted to employees with 10 years of service and minimum age of 60 and 65, respectively. In accordance with Mexican Labor Law, the Company provides seniority premium benefits to its employees under certain circumstances. These benefits consist of a one-time payment equivalent to 12 days wages for each year of service (at the employee’s most recent salary, but not to exceed twice the legal minimum wage), payable to all employees with 15 or more years of service, as well as to certain employees terminated involuntarily prior to the vesting of their seniority premium benefit.

For defined benefit retirement plans and other non-current employee benefits, such as the Company’s sponsored pension and retirement plans and seniority premiums, the cost of providing benefits is determined using the projected unit credit method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at the end of each reporting period. All remeasurements of the Company’s defined benefit obligation such as actuarial gains and losses are recognized directly in other comprehensive income (“OCI”). The Company presents service costs within cost of goods sold administrative and selling expenses in the consolidated statements of income. The Company presents net interest cost within interest expense in the consolidated statements of income. The projected benefit obligation recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position represents the present value of the defined benefit obligation as of the end of each reporting period. Certain subsidiaries of the Company have established plan assets for the payment of pension benefits and seniority premiums through irrevocable trusts of which the employees are named as beneficiaries, which serve to increase the funded status of such plans’ related obligations.

Costs related to compensated absences, such as vacations and vacation premiums, are recognized on an accrual basis. Cost for mandatory severance benefits are recorded as incurred.

The Company recognizes a liability and expense for termination benefits at the earlier of the following dates:

 

a. When it can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits; and

 

b. When it recognizes costs for a restructuring that is within the scope of IAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, and involves the payment of termination benefits.

The Company is demonstrably committed to a termination when, and only when, the entity has a detailed formal plan for the termination and is without realistic possibility of withdrawal.

A settlement occurs when an employer enters into a transaction that eliminates all further legal of constructive obligations for part or all of the benefits provided under a defined benefit plan. A curtailment arises from an isolated event such as closing of a plant, discontinuance of an operation or termination or suspension of a plan. Gains or losses on the settlement or curtailment of a defined benefit plan are recognized when the settlement or curtailment occurs.

3.20 Revenue recognition

Sales of products are recognized as revenue upon delivery to the customer, and once all the following conditions are satisfied:

 

 

The Company has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods;

 

 

The Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;

 

 

The amount of revenue can be measured reliably;

 

 

It is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company; and

 

 

The costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

All of the above conditions are typically met at the point in time that goods are delivered to the customer at the customers’ facilities. Net sales reflect units delivered at list prices reduced by promotional allowances, discounts and the amortization of the agreements with customers to obtain the rights to sell and promote the Company’s products.

 

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During 2007 and 2008, the Company sold certain of its private label brands to The Coca-Cola Company. Because the Company has significant continuing involvement with these brands, proceeds received from The Coca-Cola Company were initially deferred and are being amortized against the related costs of future product sales over the estimated period of such sales. The balance of unearned revenues as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011 amounted to Ps. 98, Ps. 302 and Ps. 547, respectively. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011, the current portions of such amounts presented within other current liabilities, amounted to Ps. 61, Ps. 197 and Ps. 276 at, respectively.

Rendering of services and other

Revenue arising from services of sales of waste material and packing of raw materials are recognized in the other operating income caption in the consolidated income statement.

The Company recognized these transactions as revenues in accordance with the requirements established in the IAS 18, delivery of goods and rendering of services, which are:

a) The amount of revenue can be measured reliably;

b) It is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity;

c) The stage of completion of the transaction at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and d) The costs incurred for the transaction and the costs to complete the transaction can be measured reliably. Interest income

Revenue arising from the use by others of entity assets yielding interest is recognized once all the following conditions are satisfied:

 

 

It is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity; and

 

 

The amount of the revenue can be measured reliably.

For all financial instruments measured at amortized cost and interest bearing financial assets classified as available-for- sale, interest income or expense is recorded using the effective interest rate (“EIR”), which is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or liability. The related Interest income is included in the consolidated statements of income.

3.21 Administrative and selling expenses

Administrative expenses include labor costs (salaries and other benefits, including employee profit sharing (“PTU”) of employees not directly involved in the sale of the Company’s products, as well as professional service fees, the depreciation of office facilities, amortization of capitalized information technology system implementation costs and any other similar costs.

Selling expenses include:

 

 

Distribution: labor costs (salaries and other related benefits), outbound freight costs, warehousing costs of finished products, write off of returnable bottles in the distribution process, depreciation and maintenance of trucks and other distribution facilities and equipment. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, these distribution costs amounted to Ps. 16,839 and Ps. 14,967, respectively;

 

 

Sales: labor costs (salaries and other benefits including PTU) and sales commissions paid to sales personnel;

 

 

Marketing: labor costs (salaries and other benefits), promotional expenses and advertising costs.

PTU is paid by the Company’s Mexican and Venezuelan subsidiaries to its eligible employees. In Mexico, employee profit sharing is computed at the rate of 10% of the individual company taxable income, except for considering cumulative dividends received from resident legal persons in Mexico, depreciation of historical rather restated values, foreign exchange gains and losses, which are not included until the asset is disposed of or the liability is due and other effects of inflation are also excluded. In Venezuela, employee profit sharing is computed at a rate equivalent to 15% of after tax income, and it is no more than four months of salary.

3.22 Income taxes

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. Income taxes are charged to consolidated net income as they are incurred, except when they relate to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.

3.22.1 Current income taxes

Income taxes are recorded in the results of the year they are incurred.

3.22.2 Deferred income taxes

Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognized for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilized and if any, future benefits

 

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from tax loss carry forwards and certain tax credits. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from initial recognition of goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates, and interests in joint ventures, except where the Company is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with such investments and interests are only recognized to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilize the benefits of the temporary differences and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred income taxes are classified as a non-current asset or liability, regardless of when the temporary differences are expected to reverse.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realized, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

3.23 Share-based payments transactions

Senior executives of the Company receive remuneration in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby employees render services as consideration for equity instruments. The equity instruments are granted and then held by a trust controlled by FEMSA. They are accounted for as equity settled transactions. The award of equity instruments is granted to a fixed value.

Share-based payments to employees are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date. The fair value determined at the grant date of the share-based payments is expensed and recognized based on the graded vesting method over the vesting period.

3.24 Earnings per share

The Company presents basic earnings per share (EPS) data for its shares. The Company does not have potentially dilutive shares and therefore its basic earnings per share is equivalent to its diluted earnings per share. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the net income attributable to controlling interest by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period adjusted for the weighted average of own shares purchased in the year.

3.25 Issuance of-stock

The Company recognizes the issuance of own stock as an equity transaction. The difference between the book value of the shares issued and the amount contributed by the non-controlling interest holder or third party is recorded as additional paid-in capital.

note 4. Mergers, Acquisitions and Disposals

4.1 Mergers and Acquisitions

The Company made certain business mergers and acquisitions that were recorded using the acquisition method of accounting. The results of the acquired operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date on which the Company obtained control of the business, as disclosed below. Therefore, the consolidated statements of income and the consolidated statements of financial position in the years of such acquisitions are not comparable with previous periods. The consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 show the merged and acquired operations net of the cash related to those mergers and acquisitions.

4.1.1 Merger with Grupo Fomento Queretano

On May 4, 2012, Coca-Cola FEMSA completed the merger of 100% of Grupo Fomento Queretano, S.A.P.I. (“Grupo Fomento Queretano”) a bottler of Coca-Cola trademark products in the state of Queretaro, Mexico. This acquisition was made so as to reinforce Coca-Cola FEMSA’s leadership position in Mexico and Latin America. The transaction involved the issuance of 45,090,375 shares of previously unissued Coca-Cola FEMSA L shares, along with the cash payment prior to closing of Ps. 1,221, in exchange for 100% share ownership of Grupo Fomento Queretano, which was accomplished through a merger. The total purchase price was Ps. 7,496 based on a share price of Ps. 139.22 per share on May 4, 2012. Transaction related costs of Ps. 12 were expensed by Coca-Cola FEMSA as incurred, and recorded as a component of administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Grupo Fomento Queretano was included in operating results from May 2012.

 

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The fair value of the Grupo Fomento Queretano’s net assets acquired is as follows:

   2012  

Total current assets, including cash acquired of Ps. 107

   Ps. 445   

Total non-current assets

     2,123   

Distribution rights

     2,921   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     5,489   

Total liabilities

     (598
  

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

     4,891   
  

 

 

 

Goodwill

     2,605   
  

 

 

 

Total consideration transferred

   Ps. 7,496   
  

 

 

 

The Company expects to recover the amount recorded as goodwill through synergies related to the available production capacity. Goodwill has been allocated to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s cash generating unit in Mexico.

Selected income statement information of Grupo Fomento Queretano for the period from May to December 31, 2012 is as follows:

 

Statement of income

   2012  

Total revenues

   Ps. 2,293   

Income before taxes

     245   

Net income

     186   

4.1.2 Acquisition of Grupo CIMSA

On December 9, 2011, Coca-Cola FEMSA completed the acquisition of 100% of Corporación de los Angeles, S.A. de C.V. (“Grupo CIMSA”), a bottler of Coca-Cola trademark products, which operates mainly in the states of Morelos and Mexico, as well as in parts of the states of Guerrero and Michoacan, Mexico. This acquisition was also made so as to reinforce the Coca-Cola FEMSA’s leadership position in Mexico and Latin America. The transaction involved the issuance of 75,423,728 shares of previously unissued Coca-Cola FEMSA L shares along with the cash payment prior to closing of Ps. 2,100 in exchange for 100% share ownership of Grupo CIMSA, which was accomplished through a merger. The total purchase price was Ps. 11,117 based on a share price of Ps. 119.55 per share on December 9, 2011. Transaction related costs of Ps. 24 were expensed by Coca-Cola FEMSA as incurred, and recorded as a component of administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Grupo CIMSA was included in operating results from December 2011.

The fair value of Grupo CIMSA’s net assets acquired is as follows:

 

     2011
Preliminary
    Fair
Value
Adjustments
    2011
Final
 

Total current assets, including cash acquired of Ps. 188

   Ps. 737      Ps. (134   Ps. 603   

Total non-current assets

     2,802        253        3,055   

Distribution rights

     6,228        (42     6,186   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

     9,767        77        9,844   

Total liabilities

     (586     28        (558
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

     9,181        105        9,286   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Goodwill

     1,936        (105     1,831   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total consideration transferred

   Ps. 11,117      Ps. —        Ps. 11,117   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company expects to recover the amount recorded as goodwill through synergies related to the available production capacity. Goodwill has been allocated to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s cash generating unit in Mexico.

Selected statement of income information of Grupo CIMSA for the period from December to December 31, 2011 is as follows:

 

     2011  

Total revenues

   Ps. 429   

Income before taxes

     32   

Net income

     23   

 

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4.1.3 Acquisition of Grupo Tampico

On October 10, 2011, Coca-Cola FEMSA completed the acquisition of 100% of Administradora de Acciones del Noreste, S.A. de C.V. (“Grupo Tampico”) a bottler of Coca-Cola trademark products in the states of Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí and Veracruz; as well as in parts of the states of Hidalgo, Puebla and Queretaro. This acquisition was made so as to reinforce Coca-Cola FEMSA’s leadership position in Mexico and Latin America. The transaction involved the issuance of 63,500,000 shares of previously unissued Coca-Cola FEMSA L shares along with the cash payment prior to closing of Ps. 2,436, in exchange for 100% share ownership of Grupo Tampico, which was accomplished through a merger. The total purchase price was Ps. 10,264 based on a share price of Ps. 123.27 per share on October 10, 2011. Transaction related costs of Ps. 20 were expensed by Coca-Cola FEMSA as incurred, and recorded as a component of administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Grupo Tampico was included in operating results from October 2011.

The fair value of the Grupo Tampico’s net assets acquired is as follows:

 

     2011
Preliminary
    Fair
Value
Adjustments
    2011
Final
 

Total current assets, including cash acquired of Ps. 22

   Ps. 461      Ps. —        Ps. 461   

Total non-current assets

     2,529        (17     2,512   

Distribution rights

     5,499        —          5,499   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

     8,489        (17     8,472   

Total liabilities

     (804     60        (744
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

     7,685        43        7,728   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Goodwill

     2,579        (43     2,536   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total consideration transferred

   Ps. 10,264      Ps. —        Ps. 10,264   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company expects to recover the amount recorded as goodwill through synergies related to the available production capacity. Goodwill has been allocated to Coca-Cola FEMSA’s cash generating unit in Mexico.

Selected statement of income information of Grupo Tampico for the period from October to December 31, 2011 is as follows:

 

Statement of income

   2011  

Total revenues

   Ps. 1,056   

Income before taxes

     43   

Net income

     31   

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Data.

The following unaudited consolidated pro forma financial data represent the Company’s historical financial statements, adjusted to give effect to (i) the acquisition of Grupo Fomento Queretano, CIMSA and Grupo Tampico, mentioned in the preceding paragraphs; and (ii) certain accounting adjustments mainly related to the pro forma depreciation of fixed assets of the acquired companies.

Below are pro-forma 2012 results as if Grupo Formento Queretano was acquired on January 1, 2012.

 

     Grupo Fomento
Queretano unaudited pro forma
consolidated financial data for the
period January 1 - December 31,
2012
 

Total revenues

   Ps. 148,727   

Income before taxes

     20,080   

Net income

     13,951   

Earnings per share

     6.64   

Below are pro-forma results as if Grupo Tampico and Grupo CIMSA were acquired on January 1, 2011. The second table does not include any pro-forma results for the 2012 Grupo Fomento Queretano acquisition.

 

     Grupo Tampico and CIMSA
unaudited pro forma consolidated
financial data for the period
January 1-December 31,
2011
 

Total revenues

   Ps. 132,552   

Income before taxes

     17,866   

Net income

     12,019   

Earnings per share

     6.15   

 

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note 5. Cash and Cash Equivalents

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash includes cash on hand and in banks and cash equivalents, which are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, with a maturity date of less than three months at their acquisition date. Cash at the end of the reporting period as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows can be reconciled to the related items in the consolidated statements of financial position as follows:

       December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1,
2011
 

Cash and bank balances

   Ps. 5,520       Ps. 3,394       Ps. 2,341   

Cash equivalents (see Notes 3.5 and 3.6)

     17,702         8,449         9,801   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   Ps. 23,222       Ps. 11,843       Ps. 12,142   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

note 6. Marketable Securities

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and January 1, 2011, the marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale. The detail is as follows:

 

Debt Securities (1)

   December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1,
2011
 

Acquisition cost

   Ps. 10       Ps. 326       Ps. —     

Unrealized gain recognized in other comprehensive income

     2         4         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total marketable securities at fair value

   Ps. 12       Ps. 330       Ps. —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)  

Denominated in U.S. dollars as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.

For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the effect of the marketable securities in the consolidated income statements under the interest income caption is Ps. 4 and Ps. 34 for the years ended as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.

note 7. Accounts Receivable

 

     December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
    January 1,
2011
 

Trade receivables

   Ps. 6,361      Ps. 6,533      Ps. 4,616   

Current trade customer notes receivable

     377        74        232   

The Coca-Cola Company (related party) (Note 14)

     1,835        1,157        1,030   

Loans to employees

     172        145        110   

Travel advances to employees

     18        26        24   

FEMSA and subsidiaries (related parties) (Note 14)

     379        314        161   

Other related parties (Note 14)

     181        209        134   

Other

     335        472        279   

Allowance for doubtful accounts on trade receivables

     (329     (298     (223
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Ps. 9,329      Ps. 8,632      Ps. 6,363   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

7.1 Trade receivables

Accounts receivable representing rights arising from sales and loans to employees or any other similar concept, are presented net of discounts and the allowance for doubtful accounts.

Coca-Cola FEMSA has accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company arising from the latter’s participation in advertising and promotional programs and investment in refrigeration equipment and returnable bottles made by Coca-Cola FEMSA.

 

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The carrying value of accounts receivable approximates its fair value as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011.

 

Aging of past due but not impaired

   December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1,
2011
 

60-90 days

   Ps. 174       Ps. 18       Ps. 33   

90-120 days

     46         32         22   

120 + days

     7         1         25   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   Ps. 227       Ps. 51       Ps. 80   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

7.2 Movement in the allowance for doubtful accounts

 

     December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
    January 1
2011
 

Opening balance

   Ps. 298      Ps. 223      Ps. 215   

Allowance for the year

     280        126        113   

Charges and write-offs of uncollectible accounts

     (221     (83     (95

Restatement of beginning balance in hyperinflationary economies

     (28     32        (10
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   Ps. 329      Ps. 298      Ps. 223   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

In determining the recoverability of trade receivables, the Company considers any change in the credit quality of the trade receivable from the date credit was initially granted up to the end of the reporting period. The concentration of credit risk is limited due to the customer base being large and unrelated.

 

Aging of impaired trade receivables

   December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1,
2011
 

60-90 days

   Ps. 2       Ps. 33       Ps. 9   

90-120 days

     10         31         17   

120+ days

     317         234         197   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   Ps. 329       Ps. 298       Ps. 223   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

7.3 Payments from The Coca-Cola Company:

The Coca-Cola Company participates in certain advertising and promotional programs as well as in the Company’s refrigeration equipment and returnable bottles investment program. Contributions received by the Company for advertising and promotional incentives are recognized as a reduction in selling expenses and contributions received for the refrigeration equipment and returnable bottles investment program are recorded as a reduction in the investment in refrigeration equipment and returnable bottles items. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 contributions received were Ps. 3,018 and Ps. 2,595, respectively.

note 8. Inventories

 

     December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1,
2011
 

Finished products

   Ps. 2,302       Ps. 2,453       Ps. 1,627   

Raw materials

     3,911         2,840         2,032   

Non strategic spare parts

     802         626         596   

Inventories in transit

     1,014         1,428         422   

Packing materials

     59         153         128   

Other

     15         49         202   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   Ps. 8,103       Ps. 7,549       Ps. 5,007   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and January 1, 2011, the Company recognized write-downs of its inventories for Ps. 95, Ps. 106 and Ps. 105 to net realizable value for any periods presented in these consolidated financial statements.

 

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note 9. Other Current Assets

 

     December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1,
2011
 

Prepaid expenses

   Ps. 906       Ps. 1,086       Ps. 528   

Agreements with customers

     128         194         90   

Other

     1         42         203   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   Ps. 1,035       Ps. 1,322       Ps. 821   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011 are as follows:

 

     December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1,
2011
 

Advances for inventories

   Ps. 47       Ps. 465       Ps. 124   

Advertising and promotional expenses paid in advance

     284         209         200   

Advances to service suppliers

     289         220         147   

Prepaid insurance

     57         47         20   

Others

     229         145         37   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   Ps. 906       Ps. 1,086       Ps. 528   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortization of advertising and deferred promotional expenses recorded in the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 amounted to Ps. 3,681 and Ps. 4,121 respectively.

note 10. Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

Details of the investments accounted for under the equity method at the end of the reporting period are as follows:

 

    Ownership Percentage     Carrying Amount  

Investee

  Principal
Activity
  Place of
Incorporation
  December 31
2012
    December 31
2011
    January 1
2011
    December 31
2012
    December 31
2011
    January 1
2011
 

Compañía Panameña de Bebidas S.A.P.I. S.A. de C.V. (1) (4)

  Holding   Panama     50.0     50.0     —        Ps 756      Ps. 703      Ps. —     

Dispensadoras de Café, S.A.P.I. de C.V.  (1) (4)

  Services   Mexico     50.0     50.0     —          167        161        —     

Estancia Hidromineral Itabirito, LTDA  (1) (4)

  Bottling and
distribution
  Brazil     50.0     50.0     50.0     147        142        87   

Jugos del Valle S.A.P.I de C.V.  (1) (2)

  Beverages   Mexico     25.1     24.0     19.8     1,351        819        603   

Holdfab2 Partiçipações Societárias, LTDA (“Holdfab2”) (1)

  Beverages   Brazil     27.7     27.7     27.7     205        262        300   

SABB – Sistema de Alimentos e Bebidas Do Brasil LTDA (formerly Sucos del Valle do Brasil LTDA)  (1) (2) (3)

  Beverages   Brazil     19.7     19.7     19.9     902        931        —     

Sucos del Valle Do Brasil LTDA (3)

  Beverages   Brazil     —          —          19.9     —          —          340   

Mais Industria de Alimentos LTDA (3)

  Beverages   Brazil     —          —          19.9     —          —          474   

Industria Envasadora de Querétaro, S.A. de C.V. (“IEQSA”) (1) (2)

  Canned   Mexico     27.9     19.2     13.5     141        100        67   

Industria Mexicana de Reciclaje, S.A. de C.V. (“IMER”) (1)

  Recycling   Mexico     35.0     35.0     35.0     74        70        69   

Promotora Industrial Azucarera, S.A. de C.V . (1) (2)

  Sugar
production
  Mexico     26.1     13.2     —          1,447        281        —     

KSP Participacoes LTDA (1)

  Beverages   Brazil     38.7     38.7     38.7     93        102        93   

Other Coca-Cola FEMSA:

  Various   Various     Various        Various        Various        69        85        75   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
            Ps. 5,352      Ps. 3,656      Ps. 2,108   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Accounting method:

 

(1)  

Equity method.

(2)  

The Company has significant influence due to the fact that it has representation on the board of directors and participates in the operating and financial decisions of the investee.

(3)  

During June 2011, a reorganization of the Coca-Cola FEMSA Brazilian investments occurred by way of a merger of the companies Sucos del Valle Do Brasil, LTDA and Mais Industria de Alimentos, LTDA giving rise to a new company with the name of Sistema de Alimentos e Bebidas do Brasil, LTDA.

(4)  

The Company has joint control over this entity’s operating and financial policies.

As mentioned in Note 4, on May 4, 2012 and December 9, 2011, Coca-Cola FEMSA completed the acquisition of 100% of Grupo FOQUE and Grupo CIMSA. As part of the acquisition of Grupo FOQUE and Grupo CIMSA, the Company also acquired a 26.1% equity interest in Promotora Industrial Azucarera, S.A de C.V.

During 2012 the Company made capital contributions to Jugos del Valle, S.A.P.I. de C.V. for Ps. 469. The funds were mainly used by Jugos del Valle to acquire Santa Clara (a non-carbonated beverage Company).

On March 28, 2011 Coca-Cola FEMSA made an initial investment followed by subsequent increases in the investment for Ps. 620 together with The Coca-Cola Company in Compañía Panameña de Bebidas, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (Grupo Estrella Azul), a Panamanian conglomerate in the dairy and juice-based beverage categories business in Panama. The investment of Coca-Cola FEMSA represents 50% of the equity ownership interests.

Summarized financial information in respect of the significant Company’s associates and joint ventures accounted for under the equity method is set out below.

 

     December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1,
2011
 

Total current assets

   Ps. 8,569       Ps. 8,129       Ps. 7,164   

Total non-current assets

     14,639         12,941         8,649   

Total current liabilities

     5,340         5,429         2,306   

Total non-current liabilities

     2,457         2,208         1,433   

Total revenue

     18,796         18,183      

Total cost and expenses

     17,776         16,987      

Net income

     781         1,046      

note 11. Property, Plant and Equipment, net

 

Cost

  Land     Buildings     Machinery
and
Equipment
    Refrigeration
Equipment
    Returnable
Bottles
    Investments in
Fixed Assets
in Progress
    Leasehold
Improvements
    Other     Total  

Cost as of January 1, 2011

  Ps. 2,492      Ps. 8,337      Ps. 22,957      Ps. 8,979      Ps. 2,930      Ps. 2,298      Ps. 459      Ps. 613      Ps. 49,065   

Additions

    1        131        1,188        1,103        1,236        3,510        5        104        7,278   

Additions from business combinations

    597        1,103        2,309        314        183        202        —          —          4,708   

Transfer of completed projects in progress

    23        271        1,829        421        521        (3,113     49        (1     —     

Transfer to/(from) assets classified as held for sale

    111        144        (14     —          —          —          —          (67     174   

Disposals

    (52     (4     (1,939     (325     (901     5        (98     (160     (3,474

Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates

    141        408        1,147        536        143        76        10        81        2,542   

Changes in value on the recognition of inflation effects

    91        497        1,150        268        3        50        —          11        2,070   

Capitalization of borrowing costs

    —          —          17        —          —          —          —          —          17   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost as of December 31, 2011

  Ps. 3,404      Ps. 10,887      Ps. 28,644      Ps. 11,296      Ps. 4,115      Ps. 3,028      Ps. 425      Ps. 581      Ps. 62,380   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Cost

  Land     Buildings     Machinery
and
Equipment
    Refrigeration
Equipment
    Returnable
Bottles
    Investments in
Fixed Assets
in Progress
    Leasehold
Improvements
    Other     Total  

Cost as of January 1, 2012

  Ps. 3,404        Ps10,887      Ps. 28,644      Ps. 11,296      Ps 4,115      Ps. 3,028      Ps. 425      Ps. 581      Ps. 62,380   

Additions

    97        214        2,262        1,544        1,434        3,838        166        186        9,741   

Additions from business combinations

    206        390        486        84        18        —          —          —          1,184   

Charges in fair value of past acquisitions

    57        312        (462     (39     (77     —          (1     —          (210

Transfer of completed projects in progress

    137        210        1,106        901        765        (3,125     6        —          —     

Transfer to assets classified as held for sale

    —          —          (27     —          —          —          —          —          (27

Disposals

    (16     (99     (847     (591     (324     (14     (1     (69     (1,961

Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates

    (107     (485     (1,475     (451     (134     (28     (58     (41     (2,779

Changes in value on the recognition of inflation effects

    85        471        1,138        275        17        (31     —          83        2,038   

Capitalization of borrowing costs

    —          —          16        —          —          —          —          —          16   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost as of December 31, 2012

  Ps. 3,863      Ps. 11,900      Ps. 30,841      Ps. 13,019      Ps 5,814      Ps. 3,668      Ps. 537      Ps. 740      Ps. 70,382   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated Depreciation

  Land     Buildings     Machinery
and
Equipment
    Refrigeration
Equipment
    Returnable
Bottles
    Investments in
Fixed Assets
in Progress
    Leasehold
Improvements
    Other     Total  

Accumulated depreciation as of January 1, 2011

  Ps. —        Ps. (2,762   Ps. (11,923   Ps. (5,068   Ps. (478   Ps. —        Ps. (190   Ps. (174   Ps. (20,595

Depreciation for the year

      (233     (1,670     (1,033     (853       (14     (47     (3,850

Transfer (to)/from assets classified as held for sale

    —          (41     (3     —          —          ——          —          —          (44

Disposals

        1,741        154        335          89        67        2,386   

Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates

    —          (169     (512     (270     (35     —          —          (29     (1,015

Changes in value on the recognition of inflation effects

    —          (280     (653     (202     —          —          —          (25     (1,160
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation as of December 31, 2011

  Ps. —        Ps. (3,485   Ps. (13,020   Ps. (6,419   Ps. (1,031   Ps. —        Ps. (115   Ps. (208   Ps. (24,278
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated Depreciation

  Land     Buildings     Machinery
and
Equipment
    Refrigeration
Equipment
    Returnable
Bottles
    Investments in
Fixed Assets
in Progress
    Leasehold
Improvements
    Other     Total  

Accumulated depreciation as of January 1, 2012

  Ps. —        Ps. (3,485   Ps. (13,020   Ps. (6,419   Ps. (1,031   Ps. —        Ps. (115   Ps. (208   Ps. (24,278

Depreciation for the year

    —          (252     (2,279     (1,301     (1,149     —          (25     (72     (5,078

Transfer (to)/from assets classified as held for sale

    —          —          12        —          —          —          —          (26     (14

Disposals

    —          138        520        492        200        —          7        1        1,358   

Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates

    —          200        754        303        (5     —          68        (5     1,315   

Changes in value on the recognition of inflation effects

    —          (288     (672     (200     (3     —          —          (5     (1,168
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation as of December 31, 2012

  Ps. —        Ps. (3,687   Ps. (14,685   Ps. (7,125   Ps. (1,988   Ps. —        Ps. (65   Ps. (315   Ps. (27,865
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Carrying Amount

  Land     Buildings     Machinery
and
Equipment
    Refrigeration
Equipment
    Returnable
Bottles
    Investments in
Fixed Assets
in Progress
    Leasehold
Improvements
    Other     Total  

As of January 1, 2011

  Ps. 2,492      Ps. 5,575      Ps. 11,034      Ps. 3,911      Ps. 2,452      Ps. 2,298      Ps. 269      Ps. 439      Ps. 28,470   

As of December 31, 2011

    3,404        7,402        15,624        4,877        3,084        3,028        310        373        38,102   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2012

  Ps. 3,863      Ps. 8,213      Ps. 16,156      Ps. 5,894      Ps. 3,826      Ps. 3,668      Ps. 472      Ps. 425      Ps. 42,517   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 the Company capitalized Ps. 16 and Ps. 17, respectively of borrowing costs in relation to Ps. 196 and Ps. 256 in qualifying assets. The rates used to determine the amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalization were 4.3% and 5.8% effective.

For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 interest expenses and net foreign exchange losses (gains) are analyzed as follows:

 

     2012      2011  

Interest expense and foreign exchange losses (gains)

     Ps.1,284         Ps.1,313   

Amount capitalized  (1)

     38         185   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net amount in consolidated statements of income

     Ps.1,246         Ps.1,128   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)  

Amount capitalized in property, plant and equipment and amortized intangible assets.

 

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Commitments related to acquisitions of property, plant and equipment are disclosed in Note 25.

 

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note 12. Intangible Assets

 

    Rights to
Produce and
Distribute
Coca-Cola
Trademark
Products
    Goodwill     Other
Indefinite
Lived
Intangible
Assets
    Technology
Costs and
Management
Systems
    Development
Systems
    Other
Amortizables
    Total  

Cost

             

Balance as of January 1, 2011

  Ps. 41,173      Ps. —        Ps. 11      Ps. 1,152      Ps. 1,389      Ps. 87      Ps. 43,812   

Purchases

    —          —          85        196        300        48        629   

Acquisition from business combinations

    11,878        4,515        —          66        3        —          16,462   

Transfer of completed development systems

    —          —          —          261        (261     —          —     

Effect of movements in exchange rates

    1,072        —          —          30        —          7        1,109   

Changes in value on the recognition of inflation effect

    815        —          —          —          —          —          815   

Capitalization of borrowing cost

    —          —          —          168        —          —          168   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2011

    54,938        4,515        96        1,873        1,431        142        62,995   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Purchases

    —          —          6        34        90        105        235   

Acquisition from business combinations

    2,973        2,605        —          —          —          —          5,578   

Changes in fair value of past acquisitions

    (42     (148     —          —          —          —          (190

Internally development

    —          —          —          —          38        —          38   

Transfer of completed development systems

    —          —          —          559        (559     —          —     

Effect of movements in exchange rates

    (478     —          —          (97     (3     (3     (581

Changes in value on the recognition of inflation effects

    (121     —          —          —          —          —          (121

Capitalization of borrowing costs

    —          —          —          —          22        —          22   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2012

  Ps. 57,270      Ps. 6,972      Ps. 102      Ps. 2,369      Ps. 1,019      Ps. 244      Ps. 67,976   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amortization expense

                                         

Balance as of January 1, 2011

  Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. (588   Ps. —        Ps. (3   Ps. (591

Amortization expense

    —          —          —          (187     —          (41     (228

Disposals

    —          —          —          2        —          —          2   

Effect of movements in exchange rates

    —          —          —          (15     —          —          (15
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2011

    —          —          —          (788     —          (44     (832

Amortization expense

    —          —          —          (158     —          (60     (218

Disposals

    —          —          —          25        —          —          25   

Effect of movements in exchange rates

    —          —          —          65        —          (3     62   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2012

  Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. (856   Ps. —        Ps. (107   Ps. (963
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of January 1, 2011

  Ps. 41,173      Ps. —        Ps. 11      Ps. 564      Ps. 1,389      Ps. 84      Ps. 43,221   

Balance as of December 31, 2011

    54,938        4,515        96        1,085        1,431        98        62,163   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2012

  Ps. 57,270      Ps. 6,972      Ps. 102      Ps. 1,513      Ps. 1,019      Ps. 137      Ps. 67,013   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 the Company capitalized Ps. 22 and Ps. 168, respectively of borrowing costs in relation to Ps. 674 and Ps. 1,761 in qualifying assets. The effective rates used to determine the amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalization were 4.3% and 5.8%.

 

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For the year ended in December 31, 2012, the amortization of intangible assets is recognized in cost of goods sold, selling expenses and administrative expenses and amounted to Ps. 1, Ps. 56 and Ps. 161, respectively.

For the year ended in December 31, 2011, the amortization of intangible assets is recognized in cost of goods sold, selling expenses and administrative expenses and amounted to Ps. 3, Ps. 59 and Ps. 166, respectively.

The Company´s intangible assets such as technology costs and management systems are subject to amortization until 2023.

Impairment Tests for Cash-Generating Units Containing Goodwill and Distribution Rights

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill and distribution rights are allocated and monitored on an individual country basis, which is considered to be the CGU.

The aggregate carrying amounts of goodwill and distribution rights allocated to each CGU are as follows:

In millions of Ps.

 

     2012      2011  

Mexico

   Ps. 47,492       Ps. 42,099   

Guatemala

     299         325   

Nicaragua

     407         459   

Costa Rica

     1,114         1,201   

Panama

     781         839   

Colombia

     6,387         6,240   

Venezuela

     3,236         2,941   

Brazil

     4,416         5,169   

Argentina

     110         180   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   Ps. 64,242       Ps. 59,453   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Goodwill and distribution rights are tested for impairments annually. The recoverable amounts of the CGUs are based on value-in-use calculations. Value in use was determined by discounting the future cash flows generated from the continuing use of the CGU.

The key assumptions used for the value-in-use calculations are as follows:

 

 

Cash flows were projected based on actual operating results and the five-year business plan. Cash flows for a further five-year were forecasted maintaining the same stable growth and margins per country of the last year base. The Company believes that this forecasted period is justified due to the non-current nature of the business and past experiences.

 

 

Cash flows after the first ten-year period were extrapolated using a perpetual growth rate equal to the expected annual population growth, in order to calculate the terminal recoverable amount.

 

 

A per CGU-specific Weighted Average Cost of Capital (“WACC”) was applied as a hurdle rate to discount cash flows to get the recoverable amount of the units; the calculation assumes, size premium adjusting.

The key assumptions by CGU for impairment test are as follows:

 

CGU

   WACC Real     Expected Annual  Long-Term
Inflation 2013-2023
    Expected Volume Growth
Rates 2013-2023
 

Mexico

     5.5     3.6     2.8

Colombia

     5.8     3.0     6.1

Venezuela

     11.3     25.8     2.8

Costa Rica

     7.7     5.7     2.8

Guatemala

     8.1     5.3     4.0

Nicaragua

     9.5     6.6     5.1

Panama

     7.7     4.6     3.6

Argentina

     10.7     10.0     4.2

Brazil

     5.5     5.8     3.8

The values assigned to the key assumptions represent management’s assessment of future trends in the industry and are based on both external sources and internal sources (historical data). The Company consistently applied its methodology to determine CGU specific WACC’s to perform its annual impairment testing.

 

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Sensitivity to Changes in Assumptions

The Company performed an additional impairment sensitivity calculation, taking into account an adverse change of a 100 basis point in the key assumptions noted above, and concluded that no impairment would be recorded.

 

CGU

   Change in WACC     Change in Volume
Growth CAGR  (1)
    Effect on Valuation  

Mexico

     +1.0     –1.0     Passes by 3.4x   

Colombia

     +1.0     –1.0     Passes by 6.2x   

Venezuela

     +1.0     –1.0     Passes by 8.1x   

Costa Rica

     +1.0     –1.0     Passes by 3.2x   

Guatemala

     +1.0     –1.0     Passes by 7.0x   

Nicaragua

     +1.0     –1.0     Passes by 4.4x   

Panama

     +1.0     –1.0     Passes by 7.5x   

Argentina

     +1.0     –1.0     Passes by 103x   

Brazil

     +1.0     –1.0     Passes by 12.6x   

 

(1)

Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

note 13. Other Assets

 

     December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1,
2011
 

Agreement with customers, net

   Ps. 278       Ps. 256       Ps. 186   

Non-current prepaid advertising expenses

     78         113         125   

Guarantee deposits (1)

     947         942         892   

Prepaid bonuses

     117         97         84   

Advances in acquisitions of property, plant and equipment

     716         296         226   

Share based payments

     306         226         208   

Other

     381         374         233   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   Ps. 2,823       Ps. 2,304       Ps. 1,954   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)  

As is customary in Brazil, the Company has been required by authorities to collaterize tax, legal and labor contingencies by guarantee deposits.

note 14. Balances and Transactions with Related Parties and Affiliated Companies

Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties of the Company, have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this Note.

The consolidated statements of financial positions and consolidated statements of income include the following balances and transactions with related parties and affiliated companies:

 

     December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1,
2011
 

Balances :

        

Assets (current included in accounts receivable)

        

Due from FEMSA and Subsidiaries (see Note 7) (1) (4)

   Ps. 379       Ps. 314       Ps. 161   

Due from The Coca-Cola Company (see Note 7) (1) (4)

     1,835         1,157         1,030   

Due from Heineken Company (1)

     141         192         116   

Other receivables (1)

     40         17         18   

Assets (non-current included in other non-current financial assets)

        

Compañía Panameña de Bebidas, S.A.P.I. S.A. de C.V. (5)

     828         825         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   Ps. 3,223       Ps. 2,505       Ps. 1,325   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Liabilities (included in suppliers and other liabilities and loans)

   December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1,
2011
 

Liabilities (current liabilities)

        

Due to FEMSA and Subsidiaries (see Note 7.3) (3) (4)

   Ps. 1,057       Ps. 753       Ps. 603   

Due to The Coca-Cola Company (3) (4)

     4,088         2,853         1,911   

Due to Heineken Company (3)

     235         204         190   

Banco Nacional de México, S.A. (2) (6)

     —           —           500   

Grupo Tampico (6)

     7         8         —     

Compañía Panameña de Bebidas, S.A.P.I. S.A. de C.V. (5)

     —           16         —     

Other payables (3)

     429         500         198   

Liabilities (non-current liabilities)

        

BBVA Bancomer, S.A. (2) (6)

     981         970         961   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   Ps. 6,797       Ps. 5,304       Ps. 4,363   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)  

Presented within accounts receivable.

(2)  

Recorded within bank loans.

(3)  

Recorded within accounts payable.

(4)  

Holding

(5)  

Joint venture

(6)  

Key personal management

Balances due from related parties are considered to be recoverable. Accordingly, for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, there was no expense resulting from the uncollectibility of balances due from related parties.

Details of transactions between the Company and other related parties are disclosed as follows:

 

Transactions

   2012      2011  

Income:

     

Sales to affiliated parties

   Ps. 5,111       Ps. 2,186   

Interest income received from Compañía Panameña de Bebidas, S.A.P.I. S.A. de C.V.

     58         40   

Expenses:

     

Purchases and other revenue of FEMSA

     4,484         3,652   

Purchases of concentrate from The Coca-Cola Company

     23,886         20,882   

Purchases of raw material, beer and operating expenses from Heineken

     2,598         3,343   

Advertisement expense paid to The Coca-Cola Company

     1,052         872   

Interest expense and fees paid to BBVA Bancomer, S.A. de C.V. (1)

     51         51   

Purchases from Jugos del Valle

     1,577         1,248   

Purchase of sugar from Beta San Miguel

     1,439         1,398   

Purchase of sugar, cans and aluminum lids from Promotora Mexicana de Embotelladores, S.A. de C.V.

     711         701   

Purchase of canned products from IEQSA

     483         262   

Purchases of raw material and operating expenses from afiliated companies of Grupo Tampico

     —           175   

Interest expense paid to Grupo Financiero Banamex, S.A. de C.V. (1)

     —           6   

Purchase of plastic bottles from Embotelladora del Atlantico, S.A. (formerly Complejo Industrial Pet, S.A.)

     99         56   

Purchases of juice and milk powder from Compañía Panameña de Bebidas, S.A.P.I. S.A. de C.V.

     —           60   

Donations to Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, A.C. (1)

     68         37   

Interest expense paid to The Coca-Cola Company

     24         7   

Insurance premiums for policies with Grupo Nacional Provincial, S.A.B.  (1)

     17         20   

Other expenses with related parties

     191         83   

 

(1) One or more members of the Board of Directors or senior management of the Company are also members of the Board of Directors or senior management of the counterparties to these transactions.

The benefits and aggregate compensation paid to executive officers and senior management of the Company were as follows:

 

     2012      2011  

Current employee benefits

   Ps. 635       Ps. 426   

Termination benefits

     13         10   

Shared based payments

     253         331   

 

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note 15. Balances and Transactions in Foreign Currencies

Assets, liabilities and transactions denominated in foreign currencies are those realized in a currency different than the functional currency of each subsidiary of the Company. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011, assets, liabilities and transactions denominated in foreign currencies, expressed in Mexican pesos (contractual amounts) are as follows:

 

     Assets      Liabilities  

Balances

   Current      Non-current      Current      Non-current  

As of December 31, 2012

           

U.S. dollars

     13,379         723         6,304         14,493   

Euros

     —           —           38         —     

As of December 31, 2011

           

U.S. dollars

     5,167         785         1,964         7,199   

Euros

     —           —           41         —     

As of January 1, 2011

           

U.S. dollars

     7,154         20         1,250         6,401   

Euros

     —           —           245         —     

 

Transactions

   Revenues      Purchases of
Raw Materials
     Interest
Expense
     Assets
Acquisitions
     Other  

Year ended December 31, 2012

              

U.S. dollars

     307         10,715         254         —           870   

Year ended December 31, 2011

              

U.S. dollars

     418         8,753         338         226         623   

Mexican peso exchange rates in effect at the dates of the consolidated statements of financial position and at the issuance date of the Company’s consolidated financial statements were as follows:

 

     December 31,      January 1,      March 14,  
     2012      2011      2011      2013  

U.S. dollar

     13.0101         13.9787         12.3571         12.3967   

note 16. Post-Employment and Other Non-current Employee Benefits

The Company has various labor liabilities for employee benefits in connection with pension and seniority benefits. Benefits vary depending upon the country where the individual employees are located. Presented below is a discussion of the Company’s labor liabilities in Mexico, Brazil and Venezuela, which comprise the substantial majority of those recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

16.1

Assumptions

The Company annually evaluates the reasonableness of the assumptions used in its labor liability for post-employment and other non-current employee benefits computations. Actuarial calculations for pension and retirement plans and seniority premiums, as well as the associated cost for the period, were determined using the following long-term assumptions to non-hyperinflationary countries:

 

Mexico

   December 31
2012
    December 31
2011
    January 1
2011
 

Financial:

      

Discount rate used to calculate the defined benefit obligation

     7.10     7.64     7.64

Salary increase

     4.79     4.79     4.79

Future pension increases

     3.50     3.50     3.50

Biometric:

      

Mortality

     EMSSA82-89   (1)       EMSSA82-89   (1)       EMSSA82-89   (1)  

Disability

     IMSS-97   (2)       IMSS-97   (2)       IMSS-97   (2)  

Normal retirement age

     60 years        60 years        60 years   

Rest of employee turnover

     BMAR2007   (3)       BMAR2007   (3)       BMAR2007   (3)  

 

(1)  

EMSSA. Mexican Experience of Social Security

(2)  

IMSS. Mexican Experience of Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social

(3)  

BMAR. Actuary experience

 

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Brazil

   2012     2011     2011  

Financial:

      

Discount rate used to calculate the defined benefit obligation

     9.30     9.70     9.70

Salary increase

     5.00     5.00     5.00

Future pension increases

     4.00     4.00     4.00

Biometric:

      

Disability

     IMSS-97   (1)       IMSS-97   (1)       IMSS-97   (1)  

Mortality

     UP84   (2)       UP84   (2)       UP84   (2)  

Normal retirement age

     65 years        65 years        65 years   

Rest of employee turnover

     Brazil        Brazil        Brazil   

 

(1)  

IMSS. Mexican Experience of Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social

(2)  

UP84. Unisex mortality table

Venezuela is a hyper-inflationary economy. The actuarial calculations for post-employment benefit (termination indemnity), as well as the associated cost for the period, were determined using the following long-term which are real assumptions (excluding inflation):

 

Venezuela

   December 31
2012
 

Financial:

  

Discount rate used to calculate the defined benefit obligation

     1.50

Salary increase

     1.50

Biometric:

  

(1) Mortality

     EMSSA82-89   

(2) Disability

     IMSS-97   

Normal retirement age

     65 years   

Rest of employee turnover

     BMAR2007   (3)  

 

(1)  

EMSSA. Mexican Experience of Social Security

(2)  

IMSS. Mexican Experience of Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social

(3)  

BMAR. Actuary experience

In Mexico the methodology used to determine the discount rate was the Yield or Internal Rate of Return (“IRR”) which involves a yield curve. In this case, the expected rates of each period were taken from a yield curve of Mexican Federal Government Treasury Bond (known as CETES in Mexico).

In Brazil the methodology used to determine the discount rate was the Yield or Internal Rate of Return (“IRR”) which involves a yield curve. In this case, the expected rates of each period were taken from a yield curve of fixed long term bonds of Federal Republic of Brazil.

In Venezuela the methodology used to determine the discount rate started with reference to the interest rate bonds of similar denomination issued by the Republic of Venezuela, with subsequent consideration of other economic assumptions appropriate for hyper-inflationary economy. Ultimately, the discount rates disclosed in the table below are calculated in real terms (without inflation).

In Mexico upon retirement, the Company purchases an annuity for senior executives, which will be paid according to the option chosen by the employee.

Based on these assumptions, the amounts of benefits expected to be paid out in the following years are as follows:

 

     Pension and
Retirement
Plans
     Seniority
Premiums
     Post-
employment
 

2013

   Ps. 219       Ps. 13       Ps. 37   

2014

     94         12         27   

2015

     111         13         21   

2016

     87         14         18   

2017

     145         15         17   

2018 to 2022

     854         102         79   

 

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16.2 Balances of the liabilities for post-employment and other non-current employee benefits

 

     December 31
2012
    December 31
2011
    January 1
2011
 

Pension and Retirement Plans:

      

Vested benefit obligation

   Ps. 800      Ps. 586      Ps. 569   

Non-vested benefit obligation

     849        701        671   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated benefit obligation

     1,649        1,287        1,240   

Excess of projected defined benefit obligation over accumulated benefit obligation

     745        873        396   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Defined benefit obligation

     2,394        2,160        1,636   

Pension plan funds at fair value

     (1,113     (1,068     (774

Effect due to asset ceiling

     105        127        199   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net defined benefit liability

   Ps. 1,386      Ps. 1,219      Ps. 1,061   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Seniority Premiums:

      

Vested benefit obligation

   Ps. 13      Ps. 7      Ps. 8   

Non-vested benefit obligation

     142        81        57   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated benefit obligation

     155        88        65   

Excess of projected defined benefit obligation over accumulated benefit obligation

     71        79        30   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Defined benefit obligation

     226        167        95   

Seniority premium plan funds at fair value

     (18     (19     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net defined benefit liability

   Ps. 208      Ps. 148      Ps. 95   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Post-employment:

      

Vested benefit obligation

   Ps. 36      Ps. —        Ps. —     

Non-vested benefit obligation

     79        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated benefit obligation

     115        —          —     

Excess of projected defined benefit obligation over accumulated benefit obligation

     479        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Defined benefit obligation

     594        —          —     

Post-employment plan funds at fair value

     —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net defined benefit liability

   Ps. 594      Ps. —        Ps. —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total post-employment and other non-current employee benefits

   Ps. 2,188      Ps. 1,367      Ps. 1,156   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The net defined benefit liability of the pension and retirement plan includes an asset generated in Brazil (the following information is included in the consolidated information of the tables above), which is as follows:

 

Pension and retirement plans:

      

Vested benefit obligation

   Ps. 193      Ps. 221      Ps. 162   

Non-vested benefit obligation

     73        34        92   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated benefit obligation

     266        255        254   

Excess of projected defined benefit obligation over accumulated benefit obligation

     47        115        91   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Defined benefit obligation

     313        370        345   

Pension plan funds at fair value

     (589     (616     (595
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net defined benefit asset

     (276     (246     (250

Effect due to asset ceiling

     105        127        199   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net defined benefit asset after asset ceiling

   Ps. (171   Ps. (119   Ps. (51
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

16.3 Trust assets

Trust assets consist of fixed and variable return financial instruments recorded at market value, which are invested as follows:

 

     December 31     December 31     January 1  
     2012     2011     2011  

Fixed return:

      

Traded securities

     10     2     1

Life annuities

     4     4     2

Bank instruments

     3     1     3

Federal government instruments

     60     80     76

Variable return:

      

Publicly traded shares

     23     13     8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     100     100     100
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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In Mexico, the regulatory framework for pension plans is established in the Income Tax Law and its Regulations, the Federal Labor Law and the Mexican Social Security Institute Law. None of these laws establish minimum funding levels or a minimum required level of contributions.

In Brazil, the regulatory framework for pension plans is established by the Brazilian Social Security Institute (INSS), which indicates that the contributions must be made by the company and the workers.

In Venezuela, the regulatory framework for post-employment benefits is established by the Organic Labor Law for Workers (LOTTT). The organic nature of this law means that its purpose is to defend constitutional rights, and therefore has precedence over other laws.

In Mexico, the Income Tax Law requires that, in the case of private plans, certain notifications must be submitted to the authorities and a certain level of instruments must be invested in the Federal Government, among others.

The Company’s various pension plans have a technical committee that is responsible for verifying the correct operation of the plan with regard to the payment of benefits, actuarial valuations of the plan, and the monitoring and supervision of the trust beneficiary. The committee is responsible for determining the investment portfolio and the types of instruments the fund will be invested in. This technical committee is also responsible for reviewing the correct operation of the plan in all of the countries in which the Company has these benefits.

The risks related to the Company’s employee benefit plans are primarily attributable to the plan assets. The Company’s plan assets are invested in a diversified portfolio, which considers the term of the plan so as to invest in assets whose expected return coincides with the estimated future payments.

Since the Mexican Tax Law limits the plan asset investment to 10% for related parties, this risk is not considered to be significant for purposes of the Company’s Mexican subsidiaries.

The Company’s policy is to invest at least 30% of the fund assets in Mexican Federal Government instruments. Guidelines for the target portfolio have been established for the remaining percentage and investment decisions are made to comply with these guidelines insofar as the market conditions and available funds allow.

In Brazil, the investment target is to obtain the consumer price index (inflation), plus six percent. Investment decisions are made to comply with this guideline insofar as the market conditions and available funds allow.

On May 7, 2012, the President of Venezuela amended the Organic Law for Workers (LOTTT), which establishes a minimum level of social welfare benefits to which workers have a right when their labor relationship ends for whatever reason. This benefit is computed based on the last salary received by the worker and retroactive to June 19, 1997 for any employee who joined the Company prior to that date. For employees who joined the Company after June 19, 1997, the benefit is computed based on the date on which the employee joined the Company. An actuarial computation must be performed using the projected unit credit method to determine the amount of the labor obligations that arise. As a result of the initial calculation, there was an amount for Ps. 381 to other expenses caption in the consolidated statement of income reflecting past service costs (See Note 19).

In Mexico, the amounts and types of securities of the Company and related parties included in plan assets are as follows:

 

     December 31
2012
     December 31
2011
     January 1
2011
 

Mexico

        

Portfolio:

        

Debt:

        

BBVA Bancomer, S.A. de C.V.

   Ps. —         Ps. 17       Ps. —     

Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. de C.V.

     3         3         —     

Grupo Financiero Banorte, S.A.B. de C.V.

     8         7         —     

Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C. V.

     —           2         2   

Grupo Industrial Bimbo, S.A.B. de C. V.

     3         2         2   

Grupo Financiero Banamex, S.A.B. de C.V.

     21         —           —     

El Puerto de Liverpool

     5         —           —     

Capital:

        

Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B de C.V.

     1         1         —     

Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C. V.

     8         5         —     

Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. de C.V.

     10         —           —     

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V.

     8         —           —     

Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V.

     5         —           —     

 

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In Brazil, the amounts and types of securities of the Company and related parties included in plan assets are as follows:

 

     December 31
2012
     December 31
2011
     January 1
2011
 

Brazil

        

Portfolio:

        

Debt:

        

HSBC - Sociedad de inversión Atuarial INPC (Brazil)

   Ps. 485       Ps. 509       Ps. 461   

Capital:

        

HSBC - Sociedad de inversión Atuarial INPC (Brazil)

     104         107         134   

During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company did not make significant contributions to the plan assets and does not expect to make material contributions to the plan assets during the following fiscal year.

16.4 Amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of income and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income

 

     Statement of income      OCI  

December 31, 2012

   Current Service
Cost
     Past Service
Cost
     Gain or Loss
on Settlement
     Net Interest on
the Net Defined
Benefit
Liability
     Remeasurements
of the Net Defined
Benefit Liability
net of taxes
 

Pension and retirement plans

   Ps. 119       Ps. —         Ps. —         Ps. 71       Ps. 174   

Seniority premiums

     22         —           —           11         18   

Post-employment

     49         381         —           63         71   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   Ps. 190       Ps. 381       Ps. —         Ps. 145       Ps. 263   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Statement of income      OCI  

December 31, 2011

   Current Service
Cost
     Past Service
Cost
     Gain or Loss
on Settlement
     Net Interest on
the Net Defined
Benefit
Liability
     Remeasurements
of the Net Defined
Benefit Liability
net of taxes
 

Pension and retirement plans

   Ps. 103       Ps. —         Ps. —         Ps. 82       Ps. 139   

Seniority premiums

     15         —           —           8         (1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   Ps. 118       Ps. —         Ps. —         Ps. 90       Ps. 138   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, of service cost of Ps. 190 and Ps. 118 has been included in the consolidated statements of income as cost of goods sold, administration and selling expenses.

Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability recognized in other comprehensive income are as follows:

 

     December 31
2012
    December 31
2011
 

Amount accumulated in other comprehensive income as of the beginning of the period

   Ps. 138      Ps. 132   

Recognized during the year (obligation liability and plan assets)

     99        67   

Actuarial gains and losses arising from changes in financial assumptions

     48        —     

Changes in the effect of limiting a net defined benefit asset to the asset ceiling

     (9     (60

Foreign exchange rate valuation (gain)

     (13     (1
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amount accumulated in other comprehensive income as of the end of the period

   Ps. 263      Ps. 138   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability include the following:

 

 

The return on plan assets, excluding amounts included in interest expense.

 

 

Actuarial gains and losses arising from changes in demographic assumptions.

 

 

Actuarial gains and losses arising from changes in financial assumptions.

 

 

Changes in the effect of limiting a net defined benefit asset to the asset ceiling, excluding amounts included in interest expense.

 

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16.5 Changes in the balance of the defined benefit obligation for post-employment and other non-current employee benefits

 

     December 31
2012
    December 31
2011
 

Pension and Retirement Plans:

    

Initial balance

   Ps. 2,160      Ps. 1,636   

Current service cost

     119        103   

Interest expense

     159        139   

Actuarial gains or losses

     81        60   

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

     (69     49   

Benefits paid

     (87     (77

Acquisitions

     31        250   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Ps. 2,394      Ps. 2,160   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Seniority Premiums:

    

Initial balance

   Ps. 167      Ps. 95   

Current service cost

     22        15   

Interest expense

     11        8   

Actuarial gains or losses

     24        (2

Benefits paid

     (12     (11

Acquisitions

     14        62   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Ps. 226      Ps. 167   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Post-employment:

    

Initial balance

   Ps. —        Ps. —     

Current service cost

     49        —     

Interest expense

     63        —     

Actuarial gains or losses

     108        —     

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

     (1     —     

Benefits paid

     (6     —     

Past service cost

     381        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Ps. 594      Ps. —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

16.6 Changes in the balance of trust assets

 

     December 31
2012
    December 31
2011
 

Pension and retirement plans:

    

Initial balance

   Ps. 1,068      Ps. 774   

Actual return on trust assets

     100        40   

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

     (91     5   

Life annuities

     —          32   

Benefits paid

     (12     (12

Acquisitions

     48        229   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Final Balance

   Ps. 1,113      Ps. 1,068   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Seniority premiums

    

Initial balance

   Ps. 19      Ps. —     

Actual return on trust assets

     (1     (1

Acquisitions

     —          20   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Final Balance

   Ps. 18      Ps. 19   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

As a result of the Company’s investments in life annuities plan, management does not expect it will need to make subsequent contributions to the trust assets in order to meet its future obligations.

16.7 Variation in assumptions

The Company decided that the relevant actuarial assumptions that are subject to sensitivity and valuated through the projected unit credit method, are the discount rate and the salary increase rate. The reasons for choosing these assumptions are as follows:

 

 

Discount rate: The rate that determines the value of the obligations over time.

 

 

Salary increase rate: The rate that considers the salary increase which implies an increase in the benefit payable.

 

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The following table presents the impact in absolute terms of a variation of 1% in the significant actuarial assumptions on the net defined benefit liability associated with the Company’s defined benefit plans:

 

+1%:

                                  

Discount rate used to calculate the defined benefit obligation and the net
interest on the net defined benefit liability (asset)

   Current
Service Cost
     Past Service
Cost
     Gain or
Loss on
Settlement
     Net Interest on
the Net Defined
Benefit Liability
     Remeasurements
of the Net
Defined Benefit
Liability
 

Pension and retirement plans

   Ps. 103       Ps. —         Ps. —         Ps. 64       Ps. (2

Seniority premiums

     20         —           —           11         2   

Post-employment

     34         320         —           52         15   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   Ps. 157       Ps. 320       Ps. —         Ps. 127       Ps. 15   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Expected salary increase

   Current Service
Cost
     Past Service
Cost
     Net Interest on the
Net defined Benefit

Liability
     Remeasurements
of the Net Defined
Benefit Liability
 

Pension and retirement plans

   Ps. 138       Ps. —         Ps. 90       Ps. 447   

Seniority premiums

     25         —           14         47   

Post-employment

     58         511         85         301   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   Ps. 221       Ps. 511       Ps. 189       Ps. 795   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

-1%:

                                  

Discount rate used to calculate the defined benefit obligation and the net
interest on the net defined benefit liability (asset)

   Current
Service Cost
     Past Service
Cost
     Gain or
Loss on
Settlement
     Net Interest on
the Net Defined
Benefit Liability
     Remeasurements
of the  Net

Defined Benefit
Liability
 

Pension and retirement plans

   Ps. 141       Ps. —         Ps. —         Ps. 83       Ps. 508   

Seniority premiums

     25         —           —           12         46   

Post-employment

     51         459         —           76         225   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   Ps. 217       Ps. 459       Ps. —         Ps. 171       Ps. 779   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Expected salary increase

   Current Service
Cost
     Past Service
Cost
     Net Interest on the
Net defined Benefit
Liability
     Remeasurements
of the Net Defined
Benefit Liability
 

Pension and retirement plans

   Ps. 105       Ps. —         Ps. 62       Ps. 61   

Seniority premiums

     19            10         1   

Post-employment

     29         280         45         (44
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   Ps. 153       Ps. 280       Ps. 117       Ps. 18   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

16.8 Employee benefits expense

For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, employee benefits expenses recognized in the consolidated statements of income are as follows:

 

     2012      2011  

Included in cost of goods sold:

     

Wages and salaries

   Ps. 4,590       Ps. 3,733   

Social security costs

     603         475   

Pension and seniority premium costs (Note 16.4)

     43         35   

Share-based payment expense (Note 17.2)

     7         2   

Included in selling and distribution expenses:

     

Wages and salaries

     8,417         7,783   

Social security costs

     1,210         1,018   

Pension and seniority premium costs (Note 16.4)

     47         27   

Share-based payment expense (Note 17.2)

     9         4   

Included in administrative expenses:

     

Wages and salaries

     5,877         5,033   

Social security costs

     462         436   

Pension and seniority premium costs (Note 16.4)

     51         56   

Post-employment benefits other (Note 16.4)

     49         —     

Share-based payment expense (Note 17.2)

     165         115   

Included in other expenses:

     

Post-employment (Note 16)

     381         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total employee benefits expense

   Ps. 21,911       Ps. 18,717   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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note 17. Bonus Programs

17.1 Quantitative and qualitative objectives

The bonus program for executives is based on complying with certain goals established annually by management, which include quantitative and qualitative objectives and special projects.

The quantitative objectives represent approximately 50% of the bonus, and are based on the Economic Value Added (“EVA”) methodology. The objective established for the executives at each entity is based on a combination of the EVA generated per entity and by our Company and the EVA generated by our parent Company (FEMSA). The qualitative objectives and special projects represent the remaining 50% of the annual bonus and are based on the critical success factors established at the beginning of the year for each executive.

The bonus amount is determined based on each eligible participant’s level of responsibility and based on the EVA generated by the applicable business unit the employee works for. This formula is established by considering the level of responsibility within the organization, the employees’ evaluation and competitive compensation in the market.

The incentive plan target is expressed in months of salary, and the final amount payable is computed based on a percentage of compliance with the goals established every year. The bonuses are recorded as a part of the income statement and are paid in cash the following year. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 the bonus expense recorded amounted to Ps 375 and Ps. 599, respectively.

17.2 Share-based payment bonus plan

The Company has a stock incentive plan for the benefit of its executive officers. This plan uses as its main evaluation metric the Economic Value Added, or EVA. Under the EVA stock incentive plan, eligible executive officers are entitled to receive a special annual bonus (fixed amount), to purchase FEMSA and Coca-Cola FEMSA shares or options, based on the executive’s responsibility in the organization, their business’ EVA result achieved, and their individual performance. The acquired shares or options are deposited in a trust, and the executives may access them one year after they are vested at 20% per year. The 50% of Coca-Cola FEMSA’s annual executive bonus is to be used to purchase FEMSA shares or options and the remaining 50% to purchase Coca-Cola FEMSA shares or options. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and January 1, 2011, no stock options have been granted to employees.

The special bonus is granted to the eligible employee on an annual basis and after withholding applicable taxes. The Company contributes the individual employee’s special bonus (after taxes) in cash to the Administrative Trust (which is controlled and consolidated by FEMSA), which then uses the funds to purchase FEMSA and Coca-Cola FEMSA shares (as instructed by the Corporate Practices Committee), which are then allocated to such employee.

Coca-Cola FEMSA accounts for its share-based payment bonus plan as an equity-settled share based payment transaction, since it is its parent company, FEMSA, who ultimately grants and settles with shares these obligations due to executives.

At December 31, 2012 and 2011 and January 1, 2011, the shares granted under the Company´s executive incentive plans are as follows:

 

     Number of shares       

Incentive Plan

   FEMSA      KOF      Vesting period

2005

     177,185         391,660       2006-2010

2006

     169,445         497,075       2007-2011

2007

     290,880         819,430       2008-2012

2008

     1,901,108         1,267,490       2009-2013

2009

     1,888,680         1,340,790       2010-2014

2010

     1,456,065         1,037,610       2011-2015

2011

     968,440         656,400       2012-2016

2012

     956,685         741,245       2013-2017
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total

     7,808,488         6,751,700      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the total expense recognized for the period arising from share-based payment transactions, using the grant date model, was of Ps.181 and Ps.122, respectively.

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and January 1, 2011, the asset recorded by Coca-Cola FEMSA in its consolidated statements of financial position amounted to Ps. 306, Ps. 226 and Ps. 208, respectively, see Note 13.

 

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note 18. Bank Loans and Notes Payables

 

    Carrying Value at December 31,  (1)     Carrying
Value
2012
    Fair Value at
December 31,
2012
    Carrying Value  

(In millions of Mexican pesos)

  2013     2014     2015     2016     2017     2018 and
Thereafter
        December 31,
2011
    January 1,
2011
 

Current debt:

                   

Fixed rate debt:

                   

Argentine pesos

                   

Bank loans

  Ps. 291      Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. 291      Ps. 291      Ps. 325      Ps. 507   

Interest rate

    19.2     —          —          —          —          —          19.2     19.2     14.9     15.3

Mexican pesos

                   

Obligation under finance leases

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          18        —     

Interest rate

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          6.9     —     

Brazilian reais

                   

Notes payable

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          36   

Interest rate

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          Various   

Variable rate debt:

                   

Colombian pesos

                   

Bank loans

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          295        1,072   

Interest rate

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          6.8     4.4

U.S. dollars

                   

Bank loans

    3,903        —          —          —          —          —          3,903        3,899        —          —     

Interest rate

    0.6     —          —          —          —          —          0.6     0.6     —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current debt

  Ps. 4,194      Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. 4,194      Ps. 4,190      Ps. 638      Ps. 1,615   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current debt:

                   

Fixed rate debt:

                   

Argentine pesos

                   

Bank loans

  Ps. 180      Ps. 336      Ps. 13      Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. 529      Ps. 514      Ps. 595      Ps. 684   

Interest rate

    18.7        20.7     15.0        —          —          —          19.9     19.9     16.4     16.5

Brazilian reais

                   

Bank loans

    9        9        9        9        9        20        65        60        82        81   

Interest rate

    4.5     4.5     4.5     4.5     4.5     4.5     4.5     4.5     4.5     4.5

Obligation under finance leases

    4        4        3        —          —          —          11        11        17        21   

Interest rate

    4.5     4.5     4.5     —          —          —          4.5     4.5     4.5     4.5

U.S. dollars

                   

Yankee Bond

    —          —          —          —          —          6,458        6,458        7,351        6,938        6,121   

Interest rate

    —          —          —          —          —          4.6     4.6     4.6     4.6     4.6

Obligation under finance leases

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          4   

Interest rate

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          3.8

Mexican pesos

                   

Domestic senior

    —          —          —          —          —          2,495        2,495        2,822        2,495        —     

Interest rate

    —          —          —          —          —          8.3     8.3     8.3     8.3     —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal

    193        349        25        9        9        8,973        9,558        10,758        10,127        6,911   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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       Carrying Value at December 31,  (1)      Carrying
Value
2012
    Fair Value at
December 31,
2012
    Carrying Value  

(In millions of
Mexican pesos)

   2013     2014     2015     2016     2017      2018 and
Thereafter
         December 31,
2011
    January 1,
2011
 

Variable rate debt: U.S. dollars

                      

Bank loans

     195        2,600        5,195        —          —           —           7,990        8,008        251        222   

Interest rate

     0.6     0.9     0.9     —          —           —           0.9     0.9     0.7     0.6

Mexican pesos

                      

Domestic senior notes

     —          —          —          2,511        —           —           2,511        2,500        5,501        3,000   

Interest rate

     —          —          —          5.0     —           —           5.0     5.0     4.8     4.8

Bank loans

     266        1,370        2,744        —          —           —           4,380        4,430        4,392        4,341   

Interest rate

     5.1     5.1     5.1     —          —           —           5.1     5.1     5.0     5.1

Argentine pesos

                      

Bank loans

     106        —          —          —          —           —           106        106        130        —     

Interest rate

     22.9     —          —          —          —           —           22.9     22.9     27.3     —     

Brazilian reais

                      

Obligation under finance leases

     —          —          —          —          —           —           —          —          —          1   

Interest rate

                      

Colombian pesos

     —          —          —          —          —           —           —          —          —          Various   

Bank loans

     —          990        —          —          —           —           990        990        936        995   

Interest rate

     —          6.8     —          —          —           —           6.8     6.8     6.1     4.7

Obligation under finance leases

     185          —          —          —           —           185        186        386        —     

Interest rate

     6.8       —          —          —           —           6.8     6.8     6.6     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal

     752        4,960        7,939        2,511        —           —           16,162        16,220        11,596        8,559   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current debt

     945        5,309        7,964        2,520        9         8,973         25,720        26,978        21,723        15,470   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current portion of non- current debt

     945        —          —          —          —           —           945        —          4,902        225   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current debt

   Ps. —        Ps. 5,309      Ps. 7,964      Ps. 2,520      Ps. 9       Ps. 8,973       Ps. 24,775      Ps. 26,978      Ps. 16,821      Ps. 15,245   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)  

All interest rates shown in this table are weighted average contractual annual rates.

For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the interest expense related to the bank loans and notes payable is comprised as follows and included in the consolidated statement of income under the interest expense caption:

 

     2012      2011  

Interest on debts and borrowings

   Ps. 1,603       Ps. 1,497   

Finance charges payable under finance leases

     21         13   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   Ps. 1,624       Ps. 1,510   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Coca-Cola FEMSA has the following domestic senior notes: a) issued in the Mexican stock exchange: i) Ps. 2,500 (nominal amount) with a maturity date in 2016 and a variable interest rate and ii) Ps. 2,500 (nominal amount) with a maturity date in 2021 and fixed interest rate of 8.3%; b) issued in the NYSE a Yankee Bond of $500 with interest at a fixed rate of 4.6% and maturity date on February 15, 2020. Propimex, S. de R.L. de C.V. (subsidiary) guaranteed these notes. Presented in Note 29 is supplemental subsidiary guarantor consolidating financial information.

During 2012, Coca-Cola FEMSA contracted the following bilateral Bank loans denominated in U.S. dollars: i) $300 (nominal amount) with a maturity date in 2013 and variable interest rate, ii) $200 (nominal amount) with a maturity date in 2014 and variable interest rate and $400 (nominal amount) with a maturity date in 2015 and variable interest rate.

The Company has financing from different institutions under agreements that stipulate different restrictions and covenants, which mainly consist of maximum levels of leverage and capitalization as well as minimum consolidated net worth and debt and interest coverage ratios. As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, the Company was in compliance with all restrictions and covenants contained in its financing agreements.

 

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note 19. Other Income and Expenses

 

     2012      2011  

Other income:

     

Gain on sale of long-lived assets

   Ps. 293       Ps. 376   

Cancellation of contingencies

     76         72   

Other

     176         237   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   Ps. 545       Ps. 685   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other expenses:

     

Provisions for contingencies from past acquisitions

   Ps. 157       Ps. 175   

Loss on the retirement of long-lived assets

     14         625   

Loss on sale of long-lived assets

     194         411   

Other taxes from Colombia

     5         180   

Severance payments

     342         236   

Donations

     148         120   

Effect of new labor law in Venezuela (LOTTT) (See Note 16) (1)

     381         —     

Other

     256         313   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   Ps.  1,497       Ps. 2,060   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

This amount relates to the past service cost related to post-employment by Ps. 381 as a result of the effect of the change in LOTTT and it is included in the consolidated income statement under the “Other expenses” caption.

note 20. Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company uses a three-level fair value hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used to measure the fair value of its financial instruments. The three input levels are described as follows:

 

 

Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

 

 

Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

 

 

Level 3: are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs shall be used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

The Company measures the fair value of its financial assets and liabilities classified as level 2, applying the income approach method, which estimates the fair value based on expected cash flows discounted to net present value. The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011:

 

     December 31, 2012      December 31, 2011      January 1, 2011  
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 1      Level 2      Level 1      Level 2  

Derivative financial instrument (asset)

   Ps.  —         Ps. 123       Ps.  —         Ps.  345       Ps.  —         Ps.  15   

Derivative financial instrument (liability)

   Ps.  200       Ps.  208       Ps.  —         Ps.  431       Ps.  —         Ps.  513   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Trust assets of labor obligations

   Ps.  1,131       Ps.  —         Ps.  1,087       Ps.  —         Ps.  774       Ps.  —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Marketable securities

   Ps.  12       Ps.  —         Ps. 330       Ps.  —         Ps.  —         Ps.  —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Company has no assets or liabilities classified as level 3 for fair value measurement.

Other Current Financial Assets

 

     December 31,      December 31,      January 1,  
     2012      2011      2011  

Restricted cash (1)

   Ps.  1,465       Ps.  488       Ps.  394   

Derivative financial instruments

     58         345         15   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   Ps. 1,523       Ps.  833       Ps.  409   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011, the Company has restricted cash as collateral against accounts payable in different currencies as follows:

 

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Restricted cash

The Company has pledged part of its short-term deposits in order to fulfill the collateral requirements for the accounts payable in different currencies. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011, the fair value of the short-term deposit pledged were:

 

     December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January  1,
2011
 

Venezuelan bolivars

   Ps.  1,141       Ps.  324       Ps.  143   

Brazilian reais

     183         164         249   

Argentinian pesos

Colombian pesos

    

 

—  

141

  

  

    

 

—  

—  

  

  

    

 

2

—  

  

  

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   Ps.  1,465       Ps.  488       Ps.  394   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Other non-current financial assets         
       December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January  1,
2011
 

Non-current accounts receivable to Compañía Panameña de Bebidas, S.A.P.I. S.A. de C.V., due 2021

     Ps.828         Ps.825         Ps.—     

Non-current accounts receivable

     32         20         15   

Derivative financial instruments

     65         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Ps.925         Ps.845         Ps.15   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Other current financial liabilities         
       December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1,
2011
 

Sundry creditors

     Ps.1,071         Ps. 1,025         Ps. 974   

Derivative financial instruments

     200         5         17   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Ps. 1,271         Ps. 1,030         Ps. 991   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Other non-current financial liabilities         
       December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1,
2011
 

Derivative financial instruments

     Ps. 208         Ps. 426         Ps. 496   

Security deposits

     268         291         238   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Ps. 476         Ps. 717         734   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

20.1 Total debt

The fair value of bank and syndicated loans is calculated based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows whereby the discount rate is estimated using rates currently offered for debt of similar amounts and maturities, which is considered to be level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the Company´s publicly traded debt is based on quoted market prices as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011, which is considered to be level 1 in the fair value hierarchy (See Note 18).

20.2 Interest rate swaps

The Company uses interest rate swaps to offset the interest rate risk associated with its borrowings, pursuant to which it pays amounts based on a fixed rate and receives amounts based on a floating rate. These instruments have been designated as cash flow hedges and are recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position at their estimated fair value. The fair value is estimated using formal technical models, the valuation method involves discounting to present value the expected cash flows of interest, calculated from the rate curve of the cash foreign currency, and expresses the net result in the reporting currency. Changes in fair value are recorded in cumulative other comprehensive income until such time as the hedged amount is recorded in the consolidated income statements of income.

At December 31, 2012, the Company has the following outstanding interest rate swap agreements:

 

            Fair Value  
     Notional      (Liability)     Asset  

Maturity Date

   Amount      Dec.31, 2012  

2013

   Ps.  1,287       Ps. (8   Ps.  5   

2014

     575         (33     2   

2015

     1,963         (160     5   

 

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At December 31, 2011, the Company has the following outstanding interest rate swap agreements:

 

            Fair Value  
     Notional      (Liability)     Asset  

Maturity Date

   Amount      Dec.31, 2011  

2012

   Ps.  1,600       Ps. (16   Ps. 4   

2013

     1,312         (43     —     

2014

     575         (45     2   

2015 to 2018

     1,963         (189     5   

The net effect of expired contracts treated as hedges are recognized as interest expense within the consolidated statements of income.

20.3 Forward agreements to purchase foreign currency

The Company has entered into forward agreements to reduce its exposure to the risk of exchange rate fluctuations between the Mexican peso and other currencies.

These instruments have been designated as cash flow hedges and are recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position at their estimated fair value which is determined based on prevailing market exchange rates to end the contracts at the end of the period. The price agreed in the instrument is compared to the current price of the market forward currency and is discounted to present value of the rate curve of the relevant currency. Changes in the fair value of these forwards are recorded as part of cumulative other comprehensive income net of taxes. Net gain/loss on expired contracts is recognized as part of foreign exchange in the consolidated statements of income.

Net changes in the fair value of forward agreements that do not meet hedging criteria for hedge accounting are recorded in the consolidated statements of income under the caption “market value gain/(loss) on financial instruments”.

At December 31, 2012, the Company had the following outstanding forward agreements to purchase foreign currency:

 

Maturity Date

   Notional
Amount
     Fair Value Asset
Dec.31, 2012
 

2013

   Ps.  1,118       Ps.  11   

At December 31, 2011, the Company had the following outstanding forward agreements to purchase foreign currency:

 

Maturity Date

   Notional
Amount
     Fair Value Asset
Dec.31, 2011
 

2012

   Ps.  1,161       Ps.  33   

20.4 Options to purchase foreign currency

The Company has entered into a collar strategy to reduce its exposure to the risk of exchange rate fluctuations. A collar is a strategy that limits the exposure to the risk of exchange rate fluctuations in a similar way as a forward agreement.

These instruments have been designated as cash flow hedges and are recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position at their estimated fair value which is determined based on prevailing market exchange rates to terminate the contracts at the end of the period. They are valued based on the Black & Scholes model, doing a split in the intrinsic and extrinsic value. Changes in the fair value of these options, corresponding to the intrinsic value are initially recorded as part of cumulative other comprehensive income, net of assets. Changes in the fair value, corresponding to the extrinsic value are recorded in the consolidated statements of income under the caption “market value gain/ (loss) on financial instruments,” as part of the consolidated net income. Net gain/(loss) on expired contracts is recognized as part of cost of goods sold.

At December 31, 2012, the Company had the following outstanding collars to purchase foreign currency (composed of a call and a put option with different strike levels with the same notional amount and maturity):

 

Maturity Date

   Notional
Amount
     Fair Value Asset
Dec.31, 2012
 

2013

   Ps.  982       Ps.  47   

At December 31, 2011, the Company had the following outstanding collars to purchase foreign currency (composed of a call and a put option with different strike levels with the same notional amount and maturity):

 

Maturity Date

   Notional
Amount
     Fair Value Asset
Dec.31, 2011
 

2012

   Ps.  1,901       Ps.  301   

 

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20.5 Cross-currency swaps

The Company has contracted for a number of cross-currency swaps to reduce its exposure to risks of exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations associated with its borrowings denominated in U.S. dollars and other foreign currencies. These instruments are recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position at their estimated fair value which is estimated using formal technical models. The valuation method involves discounting to present value the expected cash flows of interest, calculated from the rate curve of the cash foreign currency, and expresses the net result in the reporting currency. These contracts are designated as financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss. The fair values changes related to those cross currency swaps are recorded under the caption “market value gain/(loss) on financial instruments”, net of changes related to the non-current liability, within the consolidated statements of income.

At December 31, 2012, the Company had the following outstanding cross currency swap agreements:

 

            Fair Value  
     Notional      (Liability)     Asset  

Maturity Date

   Amount      Dec.31, 2012  

2014

   Ps.  2,553       Ps. (7   Ps. 53   

At December 31, 2011, the Company had the following outstanding cross currency swap agreements:

 

            Fair Value  

Maturity Date

   Notional
Amount
     (Liability)
Dec.31, 2011
 

2012

   Ps.  357       Ps. (131

20.6 Commodity price contracts

The Company has entered into various commodity price contracts to reduce its exposure to the risk of fluctuation in the costs of certain raw material. These instruments have been designated as cash flow hedges and are recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position at their estimated fair value based on the market valuations to end the contracts at the closing date of the period. Commodity price contracts are valued by the Company, based on publicly quoted prices in futures market of Intercontinental Exchange. Changes in the fair value were recorded as part of cumulative other comprehensive income, net of taxes.

The fair value of expired commodity price contract was recorded in cost of sales where the hedged item was recorded.

At December 31, 2012, the Company had the following sugar price contracts:

 

            Fair Value  

Maturity Date

   Notional
Amount
     (Liability)
Dec.31, 2012
 

2013

   Ps.  1,567       Ps. (151

2014

     856         (34

2015

     213         (10

At December 31, 2012, the Company had the following aluminum price contracts:

 

            Fair Value  

Maturity Date

   Notional
Amount
     (Liability)
Dec.31, 2012
 

2013

   Ps.  335       Ps. (5

At December 31, 2011, the Company had the following commodity price contracts:

 

            Fair Value  

Maturity Date

   Notional
Amount
     (Liability)
Dec.31, 2011
 

2012

   Ps.  427       Ps. (14

2013

     327         (5

 

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20.7 Net effects of expired contracts that met hedging criteria

 

Type of Derivatives

  

Impact in Consolidated Income
Statement

   2012     2011  

Interest rate swaps

   Interest expense    Ps.  147      Ps.  120   

Commodity price contracts

   Cost of goods sold      (6     (257

20.8 Net effect of changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments that did not meet the hedging criteria for accounting purposes

 

Type of Derivatives

  

Impact in Consolidated Income

Statement

   2012      2011  

Options to purchase foreign currency

   Market value gain (loss) on financial instruments    Ps.  30       Ps. (6

Cross-currency swaps

   Market value gain (loss) on financial instruments      —           (95

20.9 Net effect of expired contracts that did not meet the hedging criteria for accounting purposes

 

Type of Derivatives

  

Impact in Consolidated Income
Statement

   2012     2011  

Options to purchase foreign currency

   Cost of goods sold    Ps. (1   Ps. —     

Cross-currency swaps

   Market value gain (loss) on financial instruments      (43     239   

20.10 Market risk

The Company’s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. The Company enters into a variety of derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to foreign currency risk, and commodity prices risk including:

 

 

Forward Agreements to Purchase Foreign Currency in order to reduce its exposure to the risk of exchange rate fluctuations.

 

 

Cross-Currency Swaps in order to reduce its exposure to the risk of exchange rate fluctuations.

 

 

Commodity price contracts in order to reduce its exposure to the risk of fluctuation in the costs of certain raw materials.

The Company tracks the fair value (mark to market) of its derivative financial instruments and its possible changes using scenario analyses.

The following disclosures provide a sensitivity analysis of the market risks, management considered to be reasonably possible at the end of the reporting period, which the Company is exposed to as it relates to foreign exchange rates and commodity prices, which it considers in its existing hedging strategy:

 

Forward Agreements to Purchase Foreign Currency

   Change in
U.S.$ Rate
    Effect on
Equity
    Effect on
Profit

or Loss
 

2012

     (11 %)    Ps. (122   Ps. —     

2011

     (15 %)    Ps. (94   Ps. (53

Options to Purchase Foreign Currency

   Change in
U.S.$ Rate
    Effect on
Equity
    Effect on
Profit

or Loss
 

2012

     (11 %)    Ps. (82   Ps. —     

2011

     (15 %)    Ps. (258   Ps. —     

Interest Rate Swaps

   Change in
U.S.$ Rate
    Effect on
Equity
    Effect on
Profit

or Loss
 

2012

     (50 %)    Ps. (28   Ps. —     

2011

     (50 %)    Ps. (69   Ps. —     

Cross Currency Swaps

   Change in
U.S.$ Rate
    Effect on
Equity
    Effect on
Profit

or Loss
 

2012

     (11 %)    Ps. (234   Ps. —     

2011

     (15 %)    Ps  —        Ps. (74

 

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Sugar Price Contracts

   Change in
U.S.$  Rate
    Effect  on
Equity
    Effect  on
Profit
or Loss
 

2012

     (30 %)    Ps. (732   Ps. —     

2011

     (40 %)    Ps. (294   Ps. —     

Alluminum Price Contracts

   Change in
U.S.$ Rate
    Effect on
Equity
    Effect on
Profit
or Loss
 

2012

     (20 %)    Ps. (66   Ps. —     

20.11 Interest rate risk

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk because it and its subsidiaries borrow funds at both fixed and variable interest rates. The risk is managed by the Company by maintaining an appropriate mix between fixed and variable rate borrowings, and by the use of the different derivative financial instruments. Hedging activities are evaluated regularly to align with interest rate views and defined risk appetite, ensuring the most cost-effective hedging strategies are applied.

The following disclosures provide a sensitivity analysis of the interest rate risks, management considered to be reasonably possible at the end of the reporting period, which the Company is exposed to as it relates to its fixed and floating rate borrowings, which considers its existing hedging strategy:

 

 

Interest Rate Risk

   Change in
U.S.$ Rate
     Effect on
Equity
     Effect on
Profit
or Loss
 

2012

     +100 bps       Ps. —         Ps. (74

2011

     +100 bps       Ps. —         Ps. (92

20.12 Liquidity risk

The Company’s principal source of liquidity has generally been cash generated from its operations. A significant majority of the Company’s sales are on a short-term credit basis. The Company has traditionally been able to rely on cash generated from operations to fund its capital requirements and its capital expenditures. The Company’s working capital benefits from the fact that most of its sales are made on a cash basis, while it´s generally pays its suppliers on credit. In recent periods, the Company has mainly used cash generated operations to fund acquisitions. The Company has also used a combination of borrowings from Mexican and international banks and issuances in the Mexican and international capital markets.

Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Company’s board of directors, which has established an appropriate liquidity risk management framework for the evaluation of the Company’s short-, medium- and long-term funding and liquidity requirements. The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves and banking facilities, by continuously monitoring forecasted and actual cash flows and by maintaining a conservative debt maturity profile.

The Company has access to credit from national and international bank institutions in order to face treasury needs; besides, the Company has the highest rating for Mexican companies (AAA) given by independent rating agencies, allowing the Company to evaluate capital markets in case it needs resources.

As part of the Company’s financing policy, management expects to continue financing its liquidity needs with cash from operations. Nonetheless, as a result of regulations in certain countries in which the Company operates, it may not be beneficial or, as in the case of exchange controls in Venezuela, practicable to remit cash generated in local operations to fund cash requirements in other countries. Exchange controls like those in Venezuela may also increase the real price of remitting cash from operations to fund debt requirements in other countries. In the event that cash from operations in these countries is not sufficient to fund future working capital requirements and capital expenditures, management may decide, or be required, to fund cash requirements in these countries through local borrowings rather than remitting funds another country. In addition, the Company’s liquidity in Venezuela could be affected by changes in the rules applicable to exchange rates as well as other regulations, such as exchange controls. In the future management may finance our working capital and capital expenditure needs with short-term or other borrowings.

The Company’s management continuously evaluates opportunities to pursue acquisitions or engage in strategic transactions. The Company would expect to finance any significant future transactions with a combination of cash from operations, long-term indebtedness and capital stock.

See Note 18 for a disclosure of the Company’s maturity dates associated with its non-current financial liabilities as of December 31, 2012.

The following table reflects all contractually fixed and variable pay-offs for settlement, repayments and interest resulting from recognized financial liabilities. It includes expected gross cash outflows from derivative financial liabilities that are in place as per December 31, 2012.

 

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Such expected net cash outflows are determined based on each particular settlement date of an instrument. The amounts disclosed are undiscounted net cash outflows for the respective upcoming fiscal years, based on the earliest date on which the Company could be required to pay. Cash outflows for financial liabilities (including interest) without fixed amount or timing are based on economic conditions (like interest rates and foreign exchange rates) existing at December 31, 2012.

 

(In millions of Ps)

   2013      2014      2015      2016      2017      2018 and
thereafter
 

Non-derivative financial liabilities:

                 

Notes and bonds

   Ps. 619       Ps. 619       Ps. 619       Ps. 3,049       Ps. 498       Ps. 10,260   

Loans from banks

     5,445         5,683         8,157         10         10         22   

Obligations under finance leases

     195         4         3         —           —           —     

Derivatives financial liabilities

     184         76         68         —           —           —     

The Company generally makes payments associated with its non-current financial liabilities with cash generated from its operations.

20.13 Credit risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Company. The Company has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties, where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults. The Company only transacts with entities that are rated the equivalent of investment grade and above. This information is supplied by independent rating agencies where available and, if not available, the Company uses other publicly available financial information and its own trading records to rate its major customers. The Company’s exposure and the credit ratings of its counterparties are continuously monitored and the aggregate value of transactions is spread amongst approved counterparties.

The Company has a high receivable turnover; hence management believes credit risk is minimal due to the nature of its businesses, which have a large portion of their sales settled in cash.

The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.

The Company manages the credit risk related to its derivative portfolio by only entering into transactions with reputable and credit-worthy counterparties as well as by maintaining a Credit Support Annex (CSA) that establishes margin requirements. As of December 31, 2012, the Company concluded that the maximum exposure to credit risk related with derivative financial instruments is not significant given the high credit rating of its counterparties.

note 21. Non-Controlling Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries

An analysis of Coca-Cola FEMSA’s non-controlling interest in its consolidated subsidiaries for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011 is as follows:

 

     December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
    January 1,
2011
 

México

   Ps. 2,782       Ps. 2,568 (1)     Ps. 2,114   

Colombia

     24         21        20   

Brazil

     373         464        426   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Ps. 3,179       Ps. 3,053      Ps. 2,560   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)  

Changes compared to the prior year resulted from the acquisitions of Grupo Tampico and CIMSA (see Note 4).

The changes in the Coca-Cola FEMSA’s non-controlling interest were as follows:

 

     December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Initial balance

     Ps.3,053        Ps.2,560   

Net income of non controlling interest

     565        551   

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

     (307     —     

Remeasurements of the net defined employee benefit liability

     6        8   

Valuation of the effective portion of derivative financial instruments, net of taxes

     (22     (30

Acquisitions effects

     (7     (28

Dividends

     (109     (8
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     Ps.3,179        Ps.3,053   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Non-controlling cumulative translation adjustment is comprised as follows:

 

     December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

   Ps. (307   Ps. —     

Remeasurement of the net defined employee benefit liability

     6        8   

Valuation of the effective portion of derivative financial instruments, net of taxes

     (22     (30
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Ps. (323   Ps. (22
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

note 22. Equity

22.1 Equity accounts

As of December 31, 2012, the capital stock of Coca-Cola FEMSA is represented by 2,030,544,304 common shares, with no par value. Fixed capital stock is Ps. 821 (nominal value) and variable capital is unlimited.

The characteristics of the common shares are as follows:

 

 

Series “A” and series “D” shares are ordinary, have unlimited voting rights, are subject to transfer restrictions, and at all times must represent a minimum of 75% of subscribed capital stock;

 

 

Series “A” shares may only be acquired by Mexican individuals and may not represent less than 51% of the ordinary shares.

 

 

Series “D” shares have no foreign ownership restrictions and may not represent more than 49% of the ordinary shares.

 

 

Series “L” shares have no foreign ownership restrictions and have limited voting rights and other corporate rights.

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011, the number of each share series representing Coca-Cola FEMSA’s capital stock is comprised as follows:

 

     Thousands of Shares  

Series of shares

   December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1
2011
 

“A”

     992,078         992,078         992,078   

“D”

     583,546         583,546         583,546   

“L”

     454,920         409,830         270,906   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     2,030,544         1,985,454         1,846,530   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The changes in the shares are as follows:

 

     Thousands of Shares  
     December  31,
2012
     December  31,
2011
     January  1
2011
 

Initial shares

     1,985,454         1,846,530         1,846,530   

Shares issuance

     45,090         138,924         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Final shares

     2,030,544         1,985,454         1,846,530   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The net income of the Company is subject to the legal requirement that 5% thereof be transferred to a legal reserve until such reserve equals 20% of capital stock at nominal value. This reserve may not be distributed to shareholders during the existence of the Company. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and January 1, 2011, this reserve is Ps. 164 for the three years.

Retained earnings and other reserves distributed as dividends, as well as the effects derived from capital reductions, are subject to income tax at the rate in effect at the date of distribution, except for restated shareholder contributions and distributions made from consolidated taxable income, denominated “Cuenta de Utilidad Fiscal Neta” (“CUFIN”).

Dividends paid in excess of CUFIN are subject to income tax at a grossed-up rate based on the current statutory rate. Since 2003, this tax may be credited against the income tax of the year in which the dividends are paid, and in the following two years against the income tax and estimated tax payments. As of December 31, 2012, the Company’s balances of CUFIN amounted to Ps. 165.

 

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For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 the dividends declared and paid per share by the Company are as follows:

 

Series of shares

   December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

“A”

   Ps.  2,747      Ps.  2,341   

“D”

     1,617        1,377   

“L”

     1,260        640   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Ps.  5,624 (1)     Ps.  4,358   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)  

At an ordinary shareholders’ meeting of Coca-Cola FEMSA held on March 20, 2012, the shareholders declared a dividend of Ps. 5,625 that was paid in May 2012. Represents a dividend of Ps. 2.77 per each ordinary share.

22.2 Capital management

The Company manages its capital to ensure that its subsidiaries will be able to continue as going concerns while maximizing the return to shareholders through the optimization of its debt and equity balance in order to obtain the lowest cost of capital available. The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes for managing capital during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

The Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements, other than the legal reserve (see Note 22.1).

The Company’s finance committee reviews the capital structure of the Company on a quarterly basis. As part of this review, the committee considers the cost of capital and the risks associated with each class of capital. In conjunction with this objective, the Company seeks to maintain the highest credit rating both nationally and internationally and is currently rated AAA in Mexico and BBB in the United States, which requires it to have a debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) ratio lower than 2. As a result, prior to entering into new business ventures, acquisitions or divestures, management evaluates the optimal ratio of debt to EBITDA in order to maintain its high credit rating.

note 23. Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing consolidated net income for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year.

Basic earnings per share amounts are as follows:

 

     2012      2011  
     Per Series
“A” Shares
     Per Series
“D” Shares
     Per Series
“L” Shares
     Per Series
“A” Shares
     Per Series
“D” Shares
     Per Series
“L” Shares
 

Consolidated net income

   Ps.  6,842       Ps.  4,025       Ps.  3,031       Ps.  5,963       Ps.  3,507       Ps.  1,743   

Weighted average number of shares for basic earnings per share (millions of shares)

     992         584         439         992         584         290   

 

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note 24. Income Taxes

24.1 Income Tax

The major components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 are:

 

     2012      2011  

Current tax expense:

     

Current year

   Ps.  5,371       Ps.  5,652   

Deferred tax expense:

     —           —     

Origination and reversal of temporary differences

     606         7   

Utilization of tax losses recognized

     297         8   

Total deferred tax expense

     903         15   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total income tax expense in consolidated net income

   Ps.  6,274       Ps. 5,667   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

2012

   Mexico     Foreign      Total  

Current tax expense:

       

Current year

   Ps.  3,030      Ps.  2,341       Ps.  5,371   

Deferred tax expense:

       

Origination and reversal of temporary differences

     (318     924         606   

Utilization of tax losses recognized

     214        83         297   

Total deferred tax expense (benefit)

     (104     1,007         903   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total income tax expense in consolidated net income

   Ps.  2,926      Ps.  3,348       Ps.  6,274   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

2011

   Mexico     Foreign      Total  

Current tax expense:

       

Current year

   Ps.  2,011      Ps.  3,641       Ps.  5,652   

Deferred tax expense:

       

Origination and reversal of temporary differences

     (132     139         7   

Utilization/(benefit) of tax losses recognized

     (32     40         8   

Total deferred tax expense (benefit)

     (164     179         15   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total income tax expense in consolidated net income

   Ps.  1,847      Ps.  3,820       Ps.  5,667   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Recognized in Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income (OCI)

 

Income tax related to items charged or recognized directly in OCI during the year:

   December  31,
2012
    December  31,
2011
 

Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges

   Ps. (95   Ps. (15

Unrealized gain on available for sale securities

     (2     3   

Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability

     (62     3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income tax recognized in OCI

   Ps. (159   Ps. (9
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance of income tax of Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) as of:

 

Income tax related to items charged or recognized directly in OCI as of year end:

   December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
    January 31,
2011
 

Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges

   Ps. (67   Ps.  28      Ps.  48   

Unrealized gain on available for sale securities

     1        2        —     

Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability

     (120     (59     (68
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance of income tax in OCI

   Ps. (186   Ps. (29   Ps. (20
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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A reconciliation between tax expense and income before income taxes and share of the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method multiplied by the Mexican domestic tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

 

     2012     2011  

Mexican statutory income tax rate

     30     30

Income tax from prior years

     (0.75     0.48   

Gain on monetary position for subsidiaries in hyperinflationary economies

     —          (0.11

Annual inflation tax adjustment

     0.24        0.99   

Non-deductible expenses

     0.61        0.97   

Non-taxable income

     (0.24     (0.46

Income taxed at a rate other than the Mexican statutory rate

     1.59        2.31   

Effect of restatement of tax values

     (1.04     (0.99

Effect of change in statutory rate

     0.14        (0.03

Other

     0.67        0.52   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     31.22     33.68
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income tax

An analysis of the temporary differences giving rise to deferred income tax liabilities (assets) is as follows:

 

     December 31,     December 31,     January 1,              

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

   2012     2011     2011     2012     2011  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   Ps. (109   Ps (94   Ps. (65   Ps. (14   Ps. (21

Inventories

     18        (58     26        76        (86

Prepaid expenses

     (10     108        37        (118     77   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     821        925        502        (53     148   

Investments in associates companies and joint ventures

     (3     (10     (7     7        (3

Other assets

     (304     (871     (748     584        (116

Finite useful lived intangible assets

     112        146        88        (34     53   

Indefinite useful lived intangible assets

     61        15        (24     46        39   

Post-employment and other non-current employee benefits

     (308     (290     (243     26        (32

Derivative financial instruments

     (12     2        7        (14     (5

Contingencies

     (620     (711     (703     91        (8

Employee profit sharing payable

     (146     (129     (78     (9     (32

Tax loss carryforwards

     (24     (339     (346     297        8   

Cumulative other comprehensive income

     (186     (29     (20     —          —     

Other liabilities

     113        97        105        18        (7
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax expense (income)

         Ps. 903      Ps. 15   
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes, net

     (597     (1,238     (1,469    

Deferred tax, asset

     (1,576     (1,944     (1,790    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Deferred tax, liability

   Ps. 979      Ps. 706        321       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

The changes in the balance of the net deferred income tax liability are as follows:

 

     2012     2011  

Initial balance

   Ps.  (1,238   Ps.  (1,469

Deferred tax provision for the year

     876        20   

Change in the statutory rate

     27        (5

Acquisition of subsidiaries, see Note 4

Effects in equity:

     (77     218   

Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges

     (95     (17

Unrealized gain on available for sale securities

     (2     5   

Cumulative translation adjustment

     (17     —     

Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability

     (62     3   

Restatement effect of beginning balances associated with hyperinflationary economies

     (9     7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   Ps.  (597   Ps.  (1,238
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The Company offsets tax assets and liabilities if and only if it has a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets and current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities related to income taxes levied by the same tax authority.

Tax Loss Carryforwards

The subsidiaries in Mexico and Brazil have tax loss carryforwards. The tax effect net of consolidation benefits and their years of expiration are as follows:

 

     Tax Loss
Year
Carryforwards
 

2014

   Ps.  2   

2015

     3   

2017

     2   

2019

     1   

2020

     1   

2022 and thereafter

     20   

No expiration (Brazil)

     46   
  

 

 

 
   Ps. 75   
  

 

 

 

The changes in the balance of tax loss carryforwards and recoverable tax on assets are as follows:

 

     2012     2011  

Initial balance

   Ps. 1,087      Ps.  1,094   

Additions

     852        121   

Usage of tax losses

     (1,813     (154

Translation effect of beginning balances

     (51     26   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   Ps. 75      Ps. 1,087   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

There are no income tax consequences associated with the payment of dividends in either 2012 or 2011 by the Company to its shareholders.

The Company has determined that undistributed profits of its subsidiaries, joint ventures or associates will not be distributed in the foreseeable future. The temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures that have not been recognised, aggregate to Ps. 7,501 (December 31, 2011: Ps. 6,157 and, January 1 2011: Ps. 4,615).

On January 1, 2013 an amendment to the Mexican income tax law became effective. The most important effects in the Company involve changes in the income tax rate, which shall be of 30% in 2013, 29% in 2014, and 28% as of 2015 and thereafter. The deferred income taxes as of December 31, 2012 includes the effect of this change.

In Colombia, there is a new tax reform (Law 1607) which was enacted on December 26, 2012 and will take effect on fiscal year 2013. The main changes in this legislation include a reduction in the corporate tax rate from 33% to 25% and the introduction of a new income tax (CREE tax) of 9% of taxable income (taxable base) and 8% starting 2016. Tax losses and excess presumptive income, among other items, may not be applied against the CREE tax base. The payable tax for a taxpayer in a given year is the higher of CREE or income tax computed under the Colombian income tax law.

24.2 Other taxes

The operations in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Colombia and Argentina are subject to a minimum tax, which is based primary on a percentage of assets. Any payments are recoverable in future years, under certain conditions.

24.3 Flat-rate business tax (“IETU”)

Effective in 2008, IETU came into effect in Mexico and replaced Asset Tax. IETU essentially work as a minimum corporate income tax, except that amounts paid cannot be creditable against future income tax payments. The payable tax for a taxpayer in a given year is the higher of IETU or income tax computed under the Mexican income tax law. The IETU rate is 17.5%. IETU is computed on a cash-flow basis, which means the tax base is equal to cash proceeds, less certain deductions and credits. In the case of export sales, where cash on the receivable has not been collected within 12 months, income is deemed received at the end of the 12-month period. In addition, unlike the Income Tax Law, which allows for tax consolidation, companies that incur IETU are required to file their returns on an individual basis.

 

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note 25. Other Liabilities, Provisions and Commitments

25.1 Provisions and other liabilities

 

     December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1,
2011
 

Provisions

   Ps. 2,134       Ps. 2,284       Ps. 2,153   

Taxes payable

     244         231         316   

Others

     929         756         945   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   Ps. 3,307       Ps. 3,271       Ps 3,414   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

25.2 Provisions recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position

The Company has various loss contingencies, and has recorded reserves as other liabilities for those legal proceedings for which it believes an unfavorable resolution is probable. The following table presents the nature and amount of the loss contingencies recorded as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011:

 

     December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     January 1,
2011
 

Indirect taxes

   Ps. 921       Ps. 925       Ps. 799   

Labor

     934         1,128         1,134   

Legal

     279         231         220   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   Ps. 2,134       Ps. 2,284       Ps. 2,153   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

25.3. Changes in the balance of provisions recorded

25.3.1 Indirect taxes

 

     December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Initial balance

   Ps. 925      Ps. 799   

Penalties and other charges

     107        16   

New contingencies

     —          7   

Cancellation and expiration

     (124     (42

Contingencies added in business combinations

     117        170   

Payments

     (15     (102

Restatement of the beginning balance of subsidiaries in hyperinflationary economies

     (89     77   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   Ps. 921      Ps. 925   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

25.3.2 Labor

 

     December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Initial balance

   Ps. 1,128      Ps. 1,134   

Penalties and other charges

     189        105   

New contingencies

     134        122   

Cancellation and expiration

     (359     (261

Contingencies added in business combinations

     15        8   

Payments

     (91     (71

Restatement of the beginning balance of subsidiaries in hyperinflationary economies

     (82     91   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   Ps. 934      Ps. 1,128   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

A roll forward for legal contingencies is not disclosed because the amounts are not considered to be material.

While provision for all claims has already been made, the actual outcome of the disputes and the timing of the resolution cannot be estimated by the Company at this time.

25.4 Unsettled lawsuits

The Company has entered into several proceedings with its labor unions, tax authorities and other parties that primarily involve Coca-Cola FEMSA. These proceedings have resulted in the ordinary course of business and are common to the industry in which the Company operates. Such contingencies were classified by the Company as less than probable, the estimated amount of these lawsuits is Ps. 7,929, however, the Company believes that the ultimate resolution of such several proceedings will not have a material effect on its consolidated financial position or result of operations.

In recent years in its Mexican, Costa Rican and Brazilian territories, Coca-Cola FEMSA has been requested to present certain information regarding possible monopolistic practices. These requests are commonly generated in the ordinary course of business in the soft drink industry where this subsidiary operates. The Company does not expect any material liability to arise from these contingencies.

 

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25.5 Collateralized contingencies

As is customary in Brazil, the Company has been required by the tax authorities there to collateralize tax contingencies currently in litigation amounting to Ps. 2,164, Ps. 2,418 and Ps. 2,292 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011, respectively, by pledging fixed assets and entering into available lines of credit covering the contingencies.

25.6 Commitments

As of December 31, 2012, the Company has contractual commitments for finance leases for machinery and transport equipment and operating lease for the rental of production machinery and equipment, distribution and computer equipment.

The contractual maturities of the operating lease commitments by currency, expressed in Mexican pesos as of December 31, 2012, are as follows:

 

     Mexican pesos      U.S. dollars      Other  

Not later than 1 year

   Ps. 183       $ 2       $ 94   

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years

     812         1         85   

Later than 5 years

     460         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   Ps. 1,455       $ 3       $ 179   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Rental expense charged to consolidated net income was Ps. 1,019 and Ps. 850 for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Future minimum lease payments under finance leases with the present value of the net minimum lease payments are as follows:

 

     2012      Present      2011      Present  
     Minimum      value of      Minimum      value of  
     payments      payments      payments      payments  

Not later than 1 year

   Ps. 195       Ps. 189       Ps. 252       Ps. 231   

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years

     8         7         196         190   

Later than 5 years

     —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total minimum lease payments

     203         196         448         421   

Less amount representing finance charges

     7         —           27         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Present value of minimum lease payments

   Ps. 196          Ps. 421      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

The Company has firm commitments for the purchase of property, plant and equipment of Ps. 27 as December 31, 2012.

25.7 Restructuring provision

Coca-Cola FEMSA recorded a restructuring provision. This provision relates principally to reorganization in the structure of the Company. The restructuring plan was drawn up and announced to the employees of the Company in 2011 when the provision was recognized in its consolidated financial statements. The restructuring of the Company is expected to be completed by 2013 and it is presented in current liabilities within accounts payable caption in the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

     December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Initial balance

   Ps. 153      Ps. 230   

New

     191        46   

Payments

     (254     (74

Cancellation

     —          (49
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   Ps. 90      Ps. 153   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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note 26. Information by Segment

The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CDOM”) is the Chief Executive Officer. The Company aggregated operating segments into the following reporting segments for the purposes of its consolidated financial statements: (i) Mexico and Central America division (comprising the following countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama) and (ii) the South America division (comprising the following countries: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela). Venezuela operates in an economy with exchange control and hyper-inflation; and as a result, IAS 29, “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” does not allow its aggregation into the South America segment. The Company is of the view that the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the aggregated operating segments are similar in nature for all periods presented.

Segment disclosure for the Company is as follows:

 

2012

   Mexico and
Central
America  (1)
    South
America  (2)
     Venezuela      Consolidated  

Total revenues

   Ps. 66,141      Ps. 54,821       Ps. 26,777       Ps. 147,739   

Intercompany revenue

     2,876        4,008         —           6,884   

Gross profit

     31,643        23,667         13,320         68,630   

Income before income taxes and share of the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method

     9,577        7,353         3,061         19,991   

Depreciation and amortization (3)

     3,037        1,906         749         5,692   

Non cash items other than depreciation and amortization (3)

     15        150         110         275   

Equity in earnings of associated companies and joint ventures

     55        125         —           180   

Total assets

     108,768        40,046         17,289         166,103   

Investments in associate companies and joint ventures

     4,002        1,349         1         5,352   

Total liabilities

     42,387        13,161         5,727         61,275   

Capital expenditures, net (4)

     5,350        3,878         1,031         10,259   

2011

                          

Total revenues

   Ps. 51,662      Ps. 51,451       Ps. 20,111       Ps. 123,224   

Intercompany revenue

     2,105        3,920         —           6,025   

Gross profit

     24,576        22,205         9,750         56,531   

Income before income taxes and share of the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method

     7,279        6,912         2,603         16,794   

Depreciation and amortization

     2,053        1,623         543         4,219   

Non-cash items other than depreciation and amortization (3)

     64        442         106         612   

Equity in earnings of associated companies and joint ventures

     (15     101         —           86   

Total assets

     86,497        42,550         12,691         141,738   

Investments in associate companies and joint ventures

     2,217        1,438         1         3,656   

Total liabilities

     32,123        13,074         3,460         48,657   

Capital expenditures, net (4)

     4,120        3,109         633         7,862   

January 1, 2011

   Mexico and
Central
America (1)
    South
America (2)
     Venezuela      Consolidated  

Total assets

   Ps. 59,581      Ps. 37,003       Ps. 7,743       Ps. 104,327   

Investment in associated companies and joint ventures

     812        1,295         1         2,108   

Total liabilities

     23,722        12,758         2,412         38,892   

 

(1)

Central America includes Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. Domestic (Mexico only) revenues were Ps. 57,945 and Ps. 44,560 during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Domestic (Mexico only) total assets were Ps. 101,635, Ps. 79,283 and Ps. 53,483 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011, respectively. Domestic (Mexico only) total liabilities were Ps. 40,661, Ps. 30,418 and Ps. 22,418 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011, respectively.

(2)

South America includes Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela, although Venezuela is shown separately above. South America revenues include Brazilian revenues of Ps. 30,578 and Ps. 31,131 during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Brazilian total assets were Ps. 21,955, Ps. 26,060 and Ps. 22,866 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011, respectively. Brazilian total liabilities Ps. 6,544, Ps. 6,478 and Ps. 6,625 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011, respectively. South America revenues also include Colombian revenues of Ps. 13,973 and Ps. 11,921 during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Colombian total assets were Ps. 14,557, Ps. 13,166 and Ps. 11,427 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011, respectively. Colombian total liabilities were Ps. 3,885, Ps. 3,794 and Ps. 3,714 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011, respectively. South America revenues also include Argentine revenues of Ps. 10,270 and Ps. 8,399 during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Argentine total assets were Ps. 3,534, Ps. 3,324 and Ps. 2,710 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011, respectively. Argentine total liabilities were Ps. 2,732, Ps. 2,802 and Ps. 2,419 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and as of January 1, 2011, respectively.

(3)

Includes foreign exchange loss, net; gain on monetary position, net; and market value (gain) loss on financial instruments.

(4)

Includes acquisitions and disposals of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and other long-lived assets.

 

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note 27. First Time Adoption of IFRS

27.1 Basis for the Transition to IFRS

27.1.1 Application of IFRS 1, First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards

For preparing the consolidated financial statements under IFRS, the Company applied the mandatory exceptions and utilized certain optional exemptions set forth in IFRS 1, related to the complete retroactive application of IFRS.

27.1.2 Optional exemptions used by the Company

The Company applied the following optional exemptions:

a) Business Combinations and Acquisitions of Associates and Joint Ventures:

The Company elected not to apply IFRS 3 Business Combinations, to business combinations as well as to acquisitions of associates and joint ventures prior to its transition date.

b) Deemed Cost:

An entity may elect to measure an item or all of property, plant and equipment at the Transition Date at its fair value and use that fair value as its deemed cost at that date. In addition, a first-time adopter may elect to use a previous GAAP’s revaluation of an item of property, plant and equipment at, or before, of the Transition Date as deemed cost at the date of the revaluation, if the revaluation was, at the date of the revaluation, broadly comparable to: (i) fair value; or (ii) cost or depreciated cost in accordance with IFRS, adjusted to reflect, changes in a general or specific price index.

The Company has presented its property, plant, and equipment and its intangible assets at IFRS historical cost in all countries.

In Mexico, the Company ceased to record inflationary adjustments to its property, plant and equipment on December 31, 2007, due to both changes to Mexican FRS in effect at the time, and the fact that the Mexican peso was not deemed to be a currency of an inflationary economy as of that date. According to IAS 29, Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies, the last hyperinflationary period for the Mexican peso was in 1998. As a result, the Company eliminated the cumulative inflation recognized within long-lived assets for the Company’s Mexican operations, based on Mexican FRS during the years 1999 through 2007, which were not deemed hyperinflationary for IFRS purposes.

In Venezuela this IFRS historical cost represents actual historical cost in the year of acquisition, indexed for inflation in a hyper-inflationary economy based on the provisions of IAS 29.

The Company applied the exemption to not recalculate retroactively the translation differences in the financial statements of foreign operations; accordingly, at the transition date, it reset the cumulative translation effect to retained earnings. The application of this exemption is detailed in Note 27.2.4 (h).

c) Borrowing Costs:

The Company began capitalizing its borrowing costs at the transition date in accordance with IAS 23, Borrowing Costs. The borrowing costs included previously under Mexican FRS were subject to the deemed cost exemption mentioned in b) above.

27.1.3 Mandatory exceptions used by the Company

The Company applied the following mandatory exceptions set forth in IFRS 1, which do not allow retroactive application to the requirements set forth in such standards:

a) Derecognition of Financial Assets and Liabilities:

The Company applied the derecognition rules of IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement prospectively for transactions occurring on or after the date of transition. As a result, there was no impact in the Company’s consolidated financial statements due to the application of this exception.

b) Hedge Accounting:

The Company measured at fair value all derivative financial instruments and hedging relationships designated and documented effectively as accounting hedges as required by IAS 39 as of the transition date. As a result, there was no impact in the Company’s consolidated financial statements due to the application of this exception.

c) Non-controlling Interest:

The Company applied the requirements in IAS 27, Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements related to non-controlling interests prospectively beginning on the transition date. As a result, there was no impact in the Company’s consolidated financial statements due to the application of this exception.

d) Accounting Estimates:

Estimates prepared under IFRS as of January 1, 2011 are consistent with the estimates recognized under Mexican FRS as of the same date.

27.2 Reconciliations of Mexican FRS and IFRS

The following reconciliations quantify the effects of the transition to IFRS:

 

 

Equity as of December 31, 2011 and as of January 1, 2011 (date of transition to IFRS).

 

 

Comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

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27.2.1 Effects of IFRS adoption on equity – Consolidated statement of financial position

 

        As of December 31, 2011     As of January 1, 2011  

Current Assets:

  Note   Mexican
FRS
    Adjustments     Reclassifications     IFRS     Mexican
FRS
    Adjustments     Reclassifications     IFRS  

Cash and cash equivalents

  a   Ps. 12,331      Ps. —        Ps. (488   Ps. 11,843      Ps. 12,534      Ps. —        Ps. (392   Ps. 12,142   

Marketable securities

      330        —          —          330        —          —          —          —     

Accounts receivable, net

      8,634        —          (2     8,632        6,363        —          —          6,363   

Inventories

  d     7,573        (9     (15     7,549        5,007        —          —          5,007   

Recoverable taxes

  g     1,529        —          686        2,215        1,658        —          369        2,027   

Other current financial assets

  k     —          —          833        833        —          —          409        409   

Other current assets

  a, e     1,677        (27     (328     1,322        874        (36     (17     821   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

    Ps. 32,074      Ps. (36   Ps. 686      Ps. 32,724      Ps. 26,436      Ps. (36   Ps. 369      Ps. 26,769   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in associates and joint ventures

      3,656        —          —          3,656        2,108        —          —          2,108   

Property, plant and equipment, net

  b     41,502        (4,000     600        38,102        31,874        (3,911     507        28,470   

Intangible assets, net

  d     70,675        (8,514     2        62,163        51,213        (7,992     —          43,221   

Deferred tax assets

  g     451        1,076        417        1,944        345        1,270        175        1,790   

Other non-current financial assets

  j     —          40        805        845        —          —          15        15   

Other non-current assets, net

  f     3,250        185        (1,131     2,304        2,085        188        (319     1,954   

Total non-current assets

      119,534        (11,213     693        109,014        87,625        (10,445     378        77,558   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

    Ps. 151,608      Ps. (11,249   Ps. 1,379      Ps. 141,738      Ps. 114,061      Ps. (10,481   Ps. 747      Ps. 104,327   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

                 

Bank loans and notes payable

    Ps. 638      Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. 638      Ps. 1,615      Ps. —        Ps. —        Ps. 1,615   

Current portion of non-current debt

      4,902        —          —          4,902        225        —          —          225   

Interest payable

      206        —          —          206        151        —          —          151   

Suppliers

      11,852        —          —          11,852        8,988        —          —          8,988   

Accounts payable

      3,661        15        —          3,676        3,743        9        —          3,752   

Taxes payable

  k     2,785        —          686        3,471        1,931        —          369        2,300   

Other current financial liabilities

  k     1,033        (3     —          1,030        993        (2     —          991   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

      25,077        12        686        25,775        17,646        7        369        18,022   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Bank loans and notes payable

  j     17,034        (156     (57     16,821        15,511        (210     (56     15,245   

Post-employment and other non-current employee benefits

  c     1,537        (170     —          1,367        1,210        (54     —          1,156   

Deferred tax liabilities

  g     3,485        (3,196     417        706        1,901        (1,755     175        321   

Other non-current financial liabilities

  k     —          —          717        717        —          (2     736        734   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provisions and other non-current liabilities

  k     3,695        —          (424     3,271        3,912        —          (498     3,414   

Total non-current liabilities

      25,751        (3,522     653        22,882        22,534        (2,021     357        20,870   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

    Ps. 50,828      Ps. (3,510   Ps. 1,339      Ps. 48,657      Ps. 40,180      Ps. (2,014   Ps. 726      Ps. 38,892   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

27.2.2 Effects of IFRS adoption on equity – Reconciliation of equity

 

     Note    As of December 31,
2011
    As of January 1,
2011
(Transition
Date)
 

Total Equity under Mexican FRS

      Ps. 100,780      Ps. 73,881   

Property, plant and equipment, net

   b      (4,000     (3,911

Intangible assets, net

   d      (8,514     (7,992

Post-employment and other long-term employee benefits

   c      170        54   

Embedded derivative instruments

   e      3        2   

Share-based payments

   f      224        209   

Effect on deferred income taxes

   g      4,272        3,025   

Amortized cost

   j      196        210   

Other

   d      (50     (43
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total adjustments to equity

        (7,699     (8,446
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity under IFRS

      Ps. 93,081      Ps. 65,435   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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27.2.3 Effects of IFRS adoption on consolidated net income – Consolidated Income Statement

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2011  
          Mexican FRS     Adjustments     Reclassifications     IFRS  

Net sales

   d    Ps. 124,066      Ps. (1,428   Ps. —        Ps. 122,638   

Other operating revenues

   k      649        (63     —          586   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

        124,715        (1,491     —          123,224   

Cost of goods sold

   b, c, d      67,488        (1,049     254        66,693   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

        57,227        (442     (254     56,531   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Administrative expenses

   b, c, d      5,184        (104     60        5,140   

Selling expenses

   b, c, d      31,891        (547     750        32,094   

Other income

   k      —          22        663        685   

Other expenses, net

   k      2,326        17        (283     2,060   

Interest expense

   j      1,736        (7     —          1,729   

Interest income

   j      (601     (16     —          (617

Foreign exchange gain, net

   b      (62     33        (32     (61

Gain on monetary position for subsidiaries in hyperinflationary economies

   d      155        (94     —          61   

Market value loss on financial instruments

   e      140        (2     —          138   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes and share of the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method

        16,768        112        (86     16,794   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income taxes

   g      5,599        68        —          5,667   

Equity in earnings of associated companies and joint ventures companies

   k      —          —          86        86   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net income

        11,169        44        —          11,213   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Attributable to:

           

Equity holders of the parent

        10,615        47        —          10,662   

Non-controlling interest

   i      554        (3     —          551   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net income

      Ps. 11,169      Ps. 44      Ps. —        Ps. 11,213   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

27.2.4 Effects of IFRS adoption on consolidated comprehensive Income – Consolidated Statement of comprehensive income

 

         For the year ended December 31, 2011  
    Note    Mexican FRS     Adjustments     IFRS  

Consolidated net income

     Ps. 11,169      Ps. 44      Ps. 11,213   

Other comprehensive income:

        

Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability, net of taxes

  c      —          (6     (6

Valuation of the effective portion of derivative financial instruments, net of taxes

  e      (3     —          (3
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrealized gains on available for sale securities, net of taxes

       4        —          4   

Exchanges differences on translating foreign operations

  h      3,335        738        4,073   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

       14,505        776        15,281   

Other comprehensive income, net of taxes

       3,336        738        4,074   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated comprehensive income

       14,505        776        15,281   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Attributable to:

        

Equity holders of the parent

       13,965        787        14,752   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest

     Ps. 540      Ps. (11   Ps. 529   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Under Mexican FRS, no statement of comprehensive income was prepared; accordingly, the reconciliation originates from consolidated net income under Mexican FRS.

 

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27.2.5 Reconciliation of Consolidated Income Statement

 

     Note      For the Year ended
December 31, 2011
 

Consolidated Net Income under Mexican FRS

      Ps. 11,169   

Depreciation of Property, plant and equipment

     b         370   

Amortization of Intangible assets

     d         10   

Post-employment and other non-current employee benefits

     c         10   

Embedded derivatives instruments

     e         2   

Share-based payments

     f         10   

Effect on deferred income taxes

     g         (68

Other inflation effects on assets

        (4

Amortized cost

     j         (16

Inflation effects

     d         (270
     

 

 

 

Total adjustments to consolidated net income

        44   
     

 

 

 

Total consolidated net income under IFRS

      Ps. 11,213   
     

 

 

 

27.3 Explanation of the effects of the adoption of IFRS

The following notes explain the significant adjustments and/or reclassifications for the adoption of IFRS:

a) Cash and Cash Equivalents:

For purposes of Mexican FRS, restricted cash is presented within cash and cash equivalents, whereas for purposes of IFRS it is presented in the statement of financial position depending on the term of the restriction.

The transition from Mexican FRS to IFRS did not have a material impact on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2011.

b) Property, Plant and Equipment:

The adjustments to property, plant and equipment are explained as follows:

 

                                                                                         
     Mexican FRS     Reclassifications     December 31, 2011
Adjustment for the
write-off of
inflation  recognized
under Mexican FRS
    Borrowing
Cost
     Cost under
IFRS
 

Land

   Ps. 4,390      Ps. —        Ps. (986   Ps. —         Ps. 3,404   

Buildings

     12,926        —          (2,039     —           10,887   

Machinery and equipment

     34,445        —          (5,801     —           28,644   

Refrigeration equipment

     12,206        —          (910     —           11,296   

Bottles and cases

     4,140        290        (315     —           4,115   

Leasehold improvements

     —          425        —          —           425   

Investments in fixed assets in progress

     3,006        —          10        12         3,028   

Non-strategic assets

     78        (78     —          —           —     

Other long-lived assets

     585        78        (82     —           581   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

   Ps. 71,776      Ps. 715      Ps. (10,123   Ps. 12       Ps. 62,380   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Accumulated
depreciation
under Mexican
FRS
    Reclassifications     December 31, 2011
Adjustment for the
write-off of
inflation recognized
under Mexican FRS
    Borrowing
Cost
     Accumulated
depreciation
under IFRS
 

Buildings

   Ps. (4,078   Ps. —        Ps. 593      Ps. —         Ps. (3,485

Machinery and equipment

     (17,493     —          4,473        —           (13,020

Refrigeration equipment

     (7,229     —          810        —           (6,419

Bottles and cases

     (1,272     —          241        —           (1,031

Leasehold improvements

     —          (115     —          —           (115

Other long-lived assets

     (202     —          (6     —           (208
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     (30,274     (115     6,111        —           (24,278
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   Ps. 41,502      Ps. 600      Ps. (4,012   Ps. 12       Ps. 38,102   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Mexican FRS     Reclassifications     January 1, 2011
Adjustment for the
write-off of
inflation recognized
under Mexican FRS
    Borrowing
Cost
     Cost under
IFRS
 

Land

   Ps. 3,399      Ps. —        Ps. (907   Ps. —         Ps. 2,492   

Buildings

     10,698        —          (2,361     —           8,337   

Machinery and equipment

     27,986        —          (5,029     —           22,957   

Refrigeration equipment

     9,829        —          (850     —           8,979   

Bottles and cases

     2,854        238        (162     —           2,930   

Leasehold improvements

     —          459        —          —           459   

Investments in fixed assets in progress

     2,290        —          8        —           2,298   

Non-strategic assets

     189        (189     —          —           —     

Other long-lived assets

     460        189        (36     —           613   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

   Ps. 57,705      Ps. 697      Ps. (9,337   Ps. —         Ps. 49,065   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Accumulated
depreciation
under Mexican
FRS
    Reclassifications     January 1, 2011
Adjustment for the
write-off of
inflation recognized
under Mexican FRS
    Borrowing
Cost
     Accumulated
depreciation
under IFRS
 

Buildings

   Ps. (3,466   Ps. —        Ps. 704      Ps. —         Ps. (2,762

Machinery and equipment

     (15,740     —          3,817        —           (11,923

Refrigeration equipment

     (5,849     —          781        —           (5,068

Bottles and cases

     (601     —          123        —           (478

Leasehold improvements

     —          (190     —          —           (190

Other long-lived assets

     (175     —          1        —           (174
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     (25,831     (190     5,426        —           (20,595
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   Ps. 31,874      Ps. 507      Ps. (3,911   Ps. —         Ps. 28,470   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Company ceased to record inflationary adjustments to its property, plant and equipment on December 31, 2007, due to both changes to Mexican FRS in effect at that time, and the fact that the Mexican peso was not deemed to be a currency of an inflationary economy as of that date. According to IAS 29, Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies the last hyperinflationary period for the Mexican peso was in 1998. As a result, the Company eliminated the cumulative inflation recognized within long-lived assets for the Company’s Mexican operations, based on Mexican FRS during the years 1999 through 2007, which were not deemed hyperinflationary for IFRS purposes.

 

1. For the foreign operations, the cumulative inflation from the acquisition date was eliminated (except in the case of Venezuela, which was deemed a hyperinflationary economy) from the date the Company began to consolidate them.

 

2. For purposes of Mexican FRS, the Company presented leasehold improvements as part of “Other non-current assets”. Such assets meet the definition of property, plant and equipment in accordance with IAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment, and therefore have been reclassified in the consolidated statement of financial position.

c) Post-employment and other non-current employee benefits:

According to Mexican FRS D-3 Employee Benefits, a severance provision and the corresponding expense, must be recognized based on the experience of the entity in terminating the employment relationship before the retirement date, or if the entity deems to pay benefits as a result of an offer made to employees to encourage a voluntary termination. For IFRS purposes, this provision was eliminated as it does not meet the definition of a termination benefit pursuant to IAS 19 (2011), Employee Benefits. Accordingly, at the transition date, the Company derecognized its severance indemnity recorded under Mexican FRS against retained earnings given that no obligation exists. A formal plan was not required for recording a provision under Mexican FRS. At the transition date and as of December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011, the Company eliminated the severance provision for an amount of Ps. 497 and Ps. 348, respectively.

IAS 19 (2011), which was early adopted by the Company (mandatorily effective as of January 1, 2013), eliminates the use of the corridor method, which defers the remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability, and requires that those items be recorded directly within other comprehensive income in each reporting period. The standard also eliminates deferral of past service costs and requires entities to record them in earnings in each reporting period. These requirements increased the Company’s liability for post-employment and other non-current employee benefits with a corresponding reduction in retained earnings at the transition date. Based in these requirements, the items pending to be amortized in accordance with Mexican FRS were reclassified to retained earnings at the transition date for Ps.200 and Ps. 95 as of December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011, respectively in the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

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In Brazil where there is a defined benefit plan, the fair value of plan assets exceeds the amount of the defined benefit obligation of the plan. This surplus has been recorded in the Other Comprehensive Income account in accordance with the provisions of IAS 19 (2011). According to the special rules for that standard, the asset ceiling is the present value of any economic benefits available as reductions in future contributions to the plan. Under Mexican FRS, there is no restriction to limit the asset. At December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011, the Company reclassified from Post-employment and other non-current employee benefits to other comprehensive income Ps. 127 and Ps. 199, respectively.

d) Elimination of Inflation in Intangible Assets, Contributed Capital and Others:

As discussed above in b), for purposes of IFRS the Company eliminated the accumulated inflation recorded under Mexican FRS for such intangible assets and contributed capital related to accounts that were not generated from operations in hyperinflationary economies.

e) Embedded Derivatives:

For Mexican FRS purposes, the Company recorded embedded derivatives for agreements denominated in foreign currency. Pursuant to the principles set forth in IAS 39, there is an exception for embedded derivatives on those contracts that are denominated in certain foreign currencies, if for example the foreign currency is commonly used in the economic environment in which the transaction takes place. The Company concluded that all of its embedded derivatives fell within the scope of this exception. Therefore, at the transition date, the Company derecognized all embedded derivatives recognized under Mexican FRS.

f) Share-based Payment Program:

Under Mexican FRS D-3, the Company recognizes its stock bonus plan as a defined contribution plan. IFRS requires that such share-based payment plans be recorded under the principles set forth in IFRS 2, Share-based Payments. The most significant difference for changing the accounting treatment is related to the period during which compensation expense is recognized, which under Mexican FRS D-3 the total amount of the bonus is recorded in the period in which it was granted, while in IFRS 2 it is recognized over the vesting period of such awards.

g) Income Taxes:

The adjustments to IFRS recognized by the Company had an impact in the deferred income tax calculation, according to the requirements set forth by IAS 12. The impact in the Company’s equity as of December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011 was Ps.4,272 and Ps. 3,025, respectively. The impact in net income for the year ended December 31, 2011 earnings was Ps. 68.

Additionally, the Company reclassified the deferred income taxes and other taxes balances in order to comply with IFRS off-setting requirements. The Company reclassified from recoverable taxes to taxes payable balances an amount of Ps.686 and Ps. 369, and from deferred tax assets to deferred tax liabilities balances an amount of Ps.417 and Ps. 175, as of December 31,2011 and January 1, 2011, respectively.

h) Cumulative Translation Effects:

The Company decided to use the exemption provided by IFRS 1, which permits it to adjust at the transition date all the translation effects it had recognized under Mexican FRS to zero and begin to record them in accordance with IAS 21 on a prospective basis. The effect was Ps. 1,000 at the transition date, net of deferred income taxes of Ps. 1,887.

i) Retained Earnings and Non-controlling Interest:

All the adjustments arising from the Company’s transition to IFRS at the transition date were adjusted against retained earnings and to the extent applicable also impacted the balance of the non-controlling interest.

j) Effective Interest Rate Method:

In accordance with IFRS, the financial assets and liabilities classified as held to maturity or accounts receivables are subsequently measured using the effective interest rate method.

k) Presentation and Disclosure Items:

IFRS requires additional disclosures than Mexican FRS, which resulted in additional disclosures regarding accounting policies, significant judgments and estimates, financial instruments and capital management, among others. Additionally, the Company reclassified certain items within its consolidated balance sheets and statements of income to conform to the requirements of IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements.

 

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note 28. Future Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards not yet in Effect:

The Company has not applied the following new and revised IFRSs that have been issued but are not yet effective as of December 31, 2012.

 

 

IFRS 9, Financial Instruments issued in November 2009 and amended in October 2010 introduces new requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities and for derecognition. The effective date of IFRS 9 is January 1, 2015.

The standard requires all recognized financial assets that are within the scope of IAS 39 to be subsequently measured at amortized cost or fair value. Specifically, debt investments that are held within a business model whose objective is to collect the contractual cash flows, and that have contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding are generally measured at amortized cost at the end of subsequent accounting periods. All other debt investments and equity investments are measured at their fair values at the end of subsequent accounting periods.

The most significant effect of IFRS 9 regarding the classification and measurement of financial liabilities relates to the accounting for changes in fair value of a financial liability (designated as at FVTPL) attributable to changes in the credit risk of that liability. Specifically, under IFRS 9, for financial liabilities that are designated as at FVTPL, the amount of change in the fair value of the financial liability that is attributable to changes in the credit risk of that liability is recognized in other comprehensive income, unless the recognition of the effects of changes in the liability’s credit risk in other comprehensive income would create or enlarge an accounting mismatch in profit or loss. Changes in fair value attributable to a financial liability’s credit risk are not subsequently reclassified to profit or loss. Previously, under IAS 39, the entire amount of the change in the fair value of the financial liability designated as at FVTPL was recognized in profit or loss.

This standard has not been early adopted by the Company. The Company has yet to complete its evaluation, of whether this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

On May and June, 2011, the IASB issued new standards and amended some existing standards including requirements of accounting and presentation for particular topics that have not yet been applied in these consolidated financial statements. A summary of those changes and amendments includes the following:

 

 

IAS 28, Investments in Associated Companies and Joint Ventures (referred as IAS 28 (2011)), prescribes the accounting for Investments in associated companies and establishes the requirements to apply the equity method for those investments and investments in joint ventures. The standard is applicable to all the entities with joint control of, or significant influence over, an investee. This standard supersedes the previous version of IAS 28, Investments in associated companies. The effective date of IAS 28 (2011) is January 1, 2013, with early application permitted in certain circumstances, but it must be applied in conjunction with IAS 27 (2011), IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12. This standard has not been early adopted by the Company. The Company has yet to complete its evaluation, of whether this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

 

IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements, establishes the principles for the presentation and preparation of consolidated financial statements when an entity controls one or more entities. The standard requires the controlling company to present its consolidated financial statements; modifies the definition about the principle of control and establishes such definition as the basis for consolidation; establishes how to apply the principle of control to identify if an investment is subject to be consolidated. The standard replaces IAS 27, Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements and SIC 12, Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities. The effective date of IFRS 10 is January 1, 2013, with early application permitted in certain circumstances, but it must be applied in conjunction with IAS 27 (2011), IAS 28 (2011), IFRS 11 and IFRS 12.

This standard has not been early adopted by the Company. The Company has yet to complete its evaluation, of whether this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

 

IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements, classifies joint arrangements as either joint operations (combining the existing concepts of jointly controlled assets and jointly controlled operations) or joint ventures (equivalent to the existing concept of a jointly controlled entity). Joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control have rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities. Joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the arrangement. IFRS 11 requires the use of the equity method of accounting for interests in joint ventures thereby eliminating the proportionate consolidation method. The determination of whether a joint arrangement is a joint operation or a joint venture is based on the parties’ rights and obligations under the arrangement, with the existence of a separate legal vehicle no longer being the key factor. The effective date of IFRS 11 is January 1, 2013, with early application permitted in certain circumstances, but it must be applied in conjunction with IAS 27 (2011), IAS 28 (2011), IFRS 10 and IFRS 12. This standard has not been early adopted by the Company. The Company has yet to complete its evaluation, of whether this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

 

IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities, has the objective to require the disclosure of information to allow the users of financial information to evaluate the nature and risk associated with their interests in other entities, and the effects of such interests on their financial position, financial performance and cash flows. The effective date of IFRS 12 is January 1, 2013, with early application permitted in certain circumstances, but it must be applied in conjunction with IAS 27 (2011), IAS 28 (2011), IFRS 10 and IFRS 11. This standard has not been early adopted by the Company. The Company has yet to complete its evaluation, of whether this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

 

IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement, establishes a single framework for measuring fair value where that is required by other standards. The standard applies to both financial and non-financial items measured at fair value. Fair value is defined as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date”. IFRS 13 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with early adoption permitted, and applies prospectively from the beginning of the annual period in which the standard is adopted. This standard has not been early adopted by the Company. The Company has yet to complete its evaluation of whether this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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note 29. Supplemental Guarantor Information

Consolidating Condensed Financial Information

The following consolidating information presents consolidating condensed statements of financial position as of December 31, 2012, 2011 and January 1, 2011 and condensed consolidating statements of income, other comprehensive income and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2012 of the Company and Propimex (the “wholly-owned Guarantor Subsidiary”).

These statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS, as issued by the IASB, with the exception that the subsidiaries are accounted for as investments under the equity method rather than being consolidated. The guarantees of the Guarantor are full and unconditional.

The Company’s consolidating condensed financial information for the (i) Company; (ii) its wholly-owned subsidiary Propimex (on standalone basis), which is a wholly and unconditional guarantor under the Senior Notes; (iii) the combined non-guarantor subsidiaries; iv) eliminations and v) the Company’s consolidated financial statements are as follows:

 

     Parent      Wholly-owned
Guarantor
Subsidiary
     Combined
non-guarantor
Subsidiaries
     Eliminations     Consolidated
Total
 
    

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As of December 31, 2012

              

Assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

   Ps. 14,394       Ps. 936       Ps. 7,892       Ps. —        Ps. 23,222   

Marketable securities

     —           —           12         —          12   

Accounts receivable, net

     17,306         9,862         77,974         (95,813     9,329   

Inventories

     —           3,669         4,434         —          8,103   

Recoverable taxes

     1         1,451         1,221         —          2,673   

Other current assets and financial assets

     32         200         2,326         —          2,558   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     31,733         16,118         93,859         (95,813     45,897   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in associates and joint ventures

     105,837         16,987         4,205         (121,677     5,352   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     —           8,989         33,528         —          42,517   

Intangible assets, net

     21,712         24,920         20,381         —          67,013   

Other non-current assets

     880         773         3,671         —          5,324   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

     128,429         51,669         61,785         (121,677     120,206   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   Ps. 160,162       Ps. 67,787       Ps. 155,644       Ps. (217,490   Ps. 166,103   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

             

Short-term bank loans and notes payable and current portion of non-current debt

   Ps. 4,548         —           785         —          5,333   

Suppliers

     14         13,269         11,756         (10,818     14,221   

Other current liabilities

     30,340         47,885         16,766         (84,995     9,996   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     34,902         61,154         29,307         (95,813     29,550   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Bank loans and notes payable

     23,372         —           1,403         —          24,775   

Other non-current liabilities

     239         333         6,378         —          6,950   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     23,611         333         7,781         —          31,725   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     58,513         61,487         37,088         (95,813     61,275   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity:

             

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

     101,649         6,300         115,377         (121,677     101,649   

Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries

     —           —           3,179         —          3,179   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     101,649         6,300         118,556         (121,677     104,828   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   Ps. 160,162       Ps. 67,787       Ps. 155,644       Ps. (217,490   Ps. 166,103   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Parent      Wholly-owned
guarantor
subsidiary
     Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries
     Eliminations     Consolidated
Total
 
    

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As of December 31, 2011

              

Assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

   Ps. 4,046       Ps. 629       Ps. 7,168       Ps. —        Ps. 11,843   

Marketable securities

     —              330           330   

Accounts receivable, net

     16,941         4,818         52,822         (65,949     8,632   

Inventories

     —           2,755         4,794         —          7,549   

Recoverable taxes

     27         1,123         1,065         —          2,215   

Other current assets and financial assets

     37         479         1,639         —          2,155   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     21,051         9,804         67,818         (65,949     32,724   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in associates and joint ventures

     86,397         17,693         3,038         (103,472     3,656   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     —           7,268         30,834         —          38,102   

Intangible assets, net

     16,367         24,870         20,926         —          62,163   

Other non-current assets

     1,090         729         3,274         —          5,093   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

     103,854         50,560         58,072         (103,472     109,014   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   Ps. 124,905       Ps. 60,364       Ps. 125,890       Ps. (169,421   Ps. 141,738   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

             

Short-term bank loans and notes payable and current portion of non-current debt

   Ps. 3,303         7         2,436         —          5,746   

Suppliers

     13         7,422         8,894         (4,477     11,852   

Other current liabilities

     14,629         41,186         13,835         (61,473     8,177   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     17,945         48,615         25,165         (65,950     25,775   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Bank loans and notes payable

     16,470         —           351         —          16,821   

Other non-current liabilities

     462         439         5,160         —          6,061   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     16,932         439         5,511         —          22,882   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   Ps. 34,877         49,054         30,676         (65,950     48,657   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity:

             

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

     90,028         11,310         92,161         (103,471     90,028   

Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries

     —           —           3,053         —          3,053   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     90,028         11,310         95,214         (103,471     93,081   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   Ps. 124,905       Ps. 60,364       Ps. 125,890       Ps. (169,421   Ps. 141,738   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Parent      Wholly-owned
guarantor
subsidiary
     Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries
     Eliminations     Consolidated
Total
 
    

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As of January 1, 2011

              

Assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

   Ps. 6,620       Ps. 395       Ps. 5,127       Ps. —        Ps. 12,142   

Accounts receivable, net

     15,014         1,568         39,988         (50,207     6,363   

Inventories

     —           1,960         3,047         —          5,007   

Recoverable taxes

     8         588         1,431         —          2,027   

Other current assets and financial assets

     95         107         1,028         —          1,230   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     21,737         4,618         50,621         (50,207     26,769   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in associates and joint ventures

     68,843         10,092         1,968         (78,795     2,108   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     —           6,318         22,152         —          28,470   

Intangible assets, net

     142         24,868         18,211         —          43,221   

Other non-current assets

     207         668         2,884         —          3,759   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

     69,192         41,946         45,215         (78,795     77,558   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   Ps. 90,929       Ps. 46,564       Ps. 95,836       Ps. (129,002   Ps. 104,327   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

             

Short-term bank loans and notes payable and current portion of non-current debt

   Ps. —           —           1,840         —          1,840   

Interest payable

     136         —           15         —          151   

Suppliers

     16         6,554         5,431         (3,013     8,988   

Other current liabilities

     13,684         32,854         7,700         (47,195     7,043   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     13,836         39,408         14,986         (50,208     18,022   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

     13,683         —           1,562         —          15,245   

Other non-current liabilities

     535         624         4,466         —          5,625   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     14,218         624         6,028         —          20,870   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   Ps. 28,054         40,032         21,014         (50,208     38,892   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity:

             

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

     62,875         6,532         72,262         (78,794     62,875   

Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries

     —           —           2,560         —          2,560   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     62,875         6,532         74,822         (78,794     65,435   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   Ps. 90,929       Ps. 46,564       Ps. 95,836       Ps. (129,002   Ps. 104,327   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Parent     Wholly-owned
guarantor
Subsidiary
    Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated
Total
 
    

Condensed consolidating income statements:

For the year ended December 31, 2012

             

Total revenues

   Ps. 13,273      Ps. 51,180      Ps. 113,820      Ps. (30,534   Ps. 147,739   

Cost of goods sold

     —          25,995        55,022        (1,908     79,109   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     13,273        25,185        58,798        (28,626     68,630   

Administrative expenses

     166        7,909        5,907        (7,765     6,217   

Selling expenses

     —          11,635        36,430        (7,842     40,223   

Other expenses, net

     45        38        869        —          952   

Interest expense (income)

     (85     3,897        (2,281     —          1,531   

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

     424        (25     (127     —          272   

Other financing revenues (cost), net

     32        (20     1        —          13   

Income taxes

     269        958        5,047        —          6,274   

Share of the profit of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method, net of taxes

     —          1,389        170        (1,379     180   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net income

   Ps. 13,334      Ps. 2,092      Ps. 12,870      Ps. (14,398   Ps. 13,898   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Attributable to:

          

Equity holders of the parent

   Ps. 13,334      Ps. 2,092      Ps. 12,305      Ps. (14,398)      Ps. 13,333   

Non-controlling interest

     —          —          565        —          565   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net income

   Ps. 13,334      Ps. 2,092      Ps. 12,870      Ps. (14,398   Ps. 13,898   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Parent     Wholly-owned
guarantor
subsidiary
    Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated
Total
 
     Condensed consolidating income statements:
For the year ended December 31, 2011
             

Total revenues

   Ps. 11,124        43,015        94,308        (25,223     123,224   

Cost of goods sold

     —          21,982        45,803        (1,092     66,693   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     11,124        21,033        48,505        (24,131     56,531   

Administrative expenses

     146        6,192        5,040        (6,238     5,140   

Selling expenses

     —          10,178        28,695        (6,780     32,093   

Other (income) expenses, net

     (15     12        1,378        —          1,375   

Interest (income) expenses

     (242     3,585        (2,230     —          1,113   

Foreign exchange (loss) gain, net

     (480     (16     557        —          61   

Other financing (cost) revenues, net

     (144     6        61        —          (77

Income taxes

     (51     720        4,998        —          5,667   

Share of the profit of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method, net of taxes

     —          1,386        85        (1,385     86   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net income

   Ps. 10,662      Ps. 1,722      Ps. 11,327      Ps. (12,498)      Ps. 11,213   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Attributable to:

          

Equity holders of the parent

   Ps. 10,662      Ps. 1,722      Ps. 10,776      Ps. (12,498)      Ps. 10,662   

Non-controlling interest

     —          —          551        —          551   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net income

   Ps. 10,662      Ps. 1,722      Ps. 11,327      Ps. (12,498   Ps. 11,213   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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     Parent     Wholly-owned
guarantor
Subsidiary
    Combined
Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated
Total
 
    

Condensed consolidating statements of
comprehensive income

For the year ended December 31, 2012

             

Consolidated net income

   Ps. 13,334      Ps. 2,092      Ps. 12,870      Ps. (14,398   Ps. 13,898   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income:

          

Unrealized gain on available-for sale securities, net of taxes

     (2     —          (2     2        (2

Valuation of the effective portion of derivative financial instruments, net of taxes

     (179     (168     (167     313        (201

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

     (2,055     —          (2,361     2,055        (2,361

Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability, net of taxes

     (131     —          (125     131        (125
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

     (2,367     (168     (2,655     2,501        (2,689
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

   Ps. 10,967      Ps. 1,924      Ps. 10,215      Ps. (11,897   Ps. 11,209   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Attributable to:

          

Equity holders of the parent

   Ps. 10,967      Ps. 1,924      Ps. 9,973      Ps. (11,897   Ps. 10,967   

Non-controlling interest

     —          —          242        —          242   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

   Ps. 10,967      Ps. 1,924      Ps. 10,215      Ps. (11,897   Ps. 11,209   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Parent     Wholly-owned
guarantor
Subsidiary
     Combined
Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated
Total
 
    

Condensed consolidating statements of

comprehensive income

For the year ended December 31, 2011

       

Consolidated net income

   Ps. 10,662      Ps. 1,722       Ps. 11,327      Ps. (12,498   Ps. 11,213   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income:

           

Unrealized gain on available-for sale securities, net of taxes

     4        —           4        (4     4   

Valuation of the effective portion of derivative financial instruments, net of taxes

     27        188         (180     (38     (3

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

     4,073        —           4,073        (4,073     4,073   

Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability, net of taxes

     (14     —           (6     14        (6
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

     4,090        188         3,891        (4,101     4,068   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

   Ps. 14,752      Ps. 1,910       Ps. 15,218      Ps. (16,599   Ps. 15,281   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Attributable to:

           

Equity holders of the parent

   Ps. 14,752      Ps. 1,910       Ps. 14,689      Ps. (16,599)      Ps. 14,752   

Non-controlling interest

     —          —           529        —          529   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

   Ps. 14,752      Ps. 1,910       Ps. 15,218      Ps. (16,599   Ps. 15,281   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Parent     Wholly-owned
Guarantor
Subsidiary
    Combined
non-guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated
Total
 
    

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the year ended December 31, 2012

             

Cash flows from operating activities:

          

Income before income taxes and share of the profit of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method

   Ps. 13,603      Ps. 1,661      Ps. 17,747      Ps. (13,019   Ps. 19,992   

Non-cash items

     (13,855     1,104        4,601        15,782        7,632   

Changes in working capital

     (32     2,333        (6,275     —          (3,974
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows from operating activities

     (284     5,098        16,073        2,763        23,650   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities:

          

Acquisitions

     (1,221     —          107        —          (1,114

Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities

     —          —          273        —          273   

Interest received

     1,993        241        5,067        (6,877     424   

Acquisition of long-lived assets, net

     —          (2,810     (6,638     —          (9,448

Acquisition of intangible assets and other investing activities

     —          6,780        (4,398     (3,037     (655

Investments in shares

     29        —          (498     —          (469

Dividends received

     5,085        —          —          (5,085     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows (used in) from investing activities

     5,886        4,211        (6,087     (14,999     (10,989
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities:

          

Proceeds from borrowings

     11,837        —          4,592        —          16,429   

Repayment of borrowings

     (3,394     —          (5,070     —          (8,464

Interest paid

     (1,761     (4,137     (2,673     6,877        (1,694

Dividends paid

     (5,625     (4,838     (356     5,085        (5,734

Acquisition of non-controlling interests

     —          —          (6     —          (6

Other financing activities

     3,623        —          (4,368     274        (471
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows from / (used in) financing activities

     4,680        (8,975     (7,881     12,236        60   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     10,282        334        2,105        —          12,721   

Initial balance of cash and cash equivalents

     4,046        629        7,168        —          11,843   

Effects of exchange rate changes and inflation effects on the balance sheet of cash held in foreign currencies

     66        (27     (1,381     —          (1,342
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance of cash and cash equivalents

   Ps. 14,394      Ps. 936      Ps. 7,892      Ps. —        Ps. 23,222   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Parent     Wholly-owned
Guarantor
Subsidiary
    Combined
non-guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated
Total
 
    

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the year ended December 31, 2011

             

Cash flows from operating activities:

          

Income before income taxes and share of the profit of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method

   Ps. 10,611      Ps. 1,056      Ps. 16,240      Ps. (11,113   Ps. 16,794   

Non-cash items

     (10,726     725        2,307        13,550        5,856   

Changes in working capital

     (27     1,935        (10,665     —          (8,757
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities

     (142     3,716        7,882        2,437        13,893   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities:

          

Acquisitions

     (4,326     —          —          —          (4,326

Purchase of marketable securities

     —          —          (326     —          (326

Interest received

     2,195        315        5,195        (7,066     639   

Acquisition of long-lived assets, net

     —          (1,836     (4,644     —          (6,480

Acquisition of intangible assets and other investing activities

     (671     5,294        (1,516     (4,191     (1,084

Investments in shares

     (4,327     (4,504     —          8,211        (620

Dividends received

     3,605        —          —          (3,605     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows (used in) from investing activities

     (3,524     (731     (1,291     (6,651     (12,197
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities:

          

Proceeds from borrowings

     5,000        —          1,934        —          6,934   

Repayment of borrowings

     —          7        (2,740     —          (2,733

Interest paid

     (939     (3,900     (3,807     7,066        (1,580

Dividends paid

     (4,359     (3,186     (426     3,605        (4,366

Acquisition of non-controlling interests

     —          —          (115     —          (115

Proceeds from issue of share capital

     —          4,344        3,867        (8,211     —     

Other financing activities

     989        —          (3,955     1,754        (1,212
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows (used in) from financing activities

     691        (2,735     (5,242     4,214        (3,072
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash Equivalents

     (2,975     250        1,349        —          (1,376

Initial balance of cash and cash Equivalents

     6,620        395        5,127        —          12,142   

Effects of exchange rate changes and inflation effects on the balance sheet of cash held in foreign currencies

     401        (16     692        —          1,077   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance of cash and cash equivalents

   Ps. 4,046      Ps. 629      Ps. 7,168      Ps. —        Ps. 11,843   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

note 30. Subsequent Events

Effective January 25, 2013, the Company finalized the acquisition of 51% of Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) for an amount of $688.5 in an all-cash transaction. As part of the agreement, Coca-Cola FEMSA has an option to acquire the remaining 49% of CCBPI at any time during the seven years following the closing and has a put option to sell its ownership to The Coca-Cola Company any time during year six .The results of CCBPI will be recognized by the Company using the equity method, given certain substantive participating rights of the Coca-Cola Company in the operations of the bottler.

On January 17, 2013, the Company and Grupo Yoli, S.A. de C.V. (“Grupo Yoli”) agreed to merge their beverage divisions. Grupo Yoli beverage division operates mainly in the state of Guerrero, as well as in part of the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. The merger agreement was approved by both Coca-Cola FEMSA’s and Grupo Yoli’s Boards of Directors as well as by The Coca-Cola Company and is subject to the approval of the Comisión Federal de Competencia the Mexican antitrust authority. The transaction will involve the issuance of approximately 42.4 million of the Company’s newly issued series L shares and in addition the Company will assume Ps. 1,009 in net debt. This transaction is expected to be completed during the first semester of 2013.

 

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In February 2013, the Venezuelan government announced a devaluation of its official exchange rates from 4.30 to 6.30 bolivars per U.S. dollar. The exchange rate that will be used to translate the Company’s financial statements to its reporting currency beginning February 2013 pursuant to the applicable accounting rules will be 6.30 bolivars per U.S. dollar. As a result of this devaluation, the balance sheet of the Company’s Venezuelan subsidiary reflected a reduction in shareholders’ equity of approximately Ps. 3,500 which will be accounted for at the time of the devaluation in February 2013.

On February 26, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors agreed to propose an ordinary dividend of Ps.2.90 per share to be paid in installments of Ps.1.45 per share on each of May 2, 2013 and November 5, 2013. This dividend was approved at the Annual Shareholders meeting on March 5, 2013.

 

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Exhibit 4.27

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT

dated as of

January 25, 2013

among

Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc.

Coca-Cola South Asia Holdings, Inc.

Coca-Cola Holdings (Overseas) Limited

and

Controladora de Inversiones en Bebidas Refrescantes, S.L.

 

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

          Page  

Section 1.

  

Definitions

     1   

Section 2.

  

Corporate Governance

     6   

2.1.

  

Size of the Board

     6   

2.2.

  

Board Composition

     7   

2.3.

  

Failure to Designate a Board Member

     7   

2.4.

  

Removal of Board Members

     7   

2.5.

  

Consents; Necessary Action

     7   

2.6.

  

Board Committees

     7   

2.7.

  

Chairman; Secretary

     8   

2.8.

  

Quorum

     8   

2.9.

  

Meetings

     8   

2.10.

  

Special Meetings

     8   

2.11.

  

Action Without a Meeting

     8   

2.12.

  

Action by Telephonic Conference

     8   

2.13.

  

Remuneration and Expenses of Directors

     8   

2.14.

  

Specified Actions Requiring Board Approval

     8   

2.15.

  

Officers

     11   

2.16.

  

Other Matters

     11   

Section 3.

  

Information Rights

     11   

3.1.

  

Delivery of Financial Statements

     11   

3.2.

  

Inspection and Consultation

     12   

Section 4.

  

Company Covenants

     12   

4.1.

  

Business Plans

     12   

4.2.

  

Deadlock

     13   

4.3.

  

Compliance with Laws

     15   

4.4.

  

Tax Matters

     15   

4.5.

  

Funding Obligations

     15   

Section 5.

  

Pre-Emptive Right

     16   

5.1.

  

Pre-Emptive Right

     16   

Section 6.

  

Transfer Restrictions

     17   

6.1.

  

Transfer Restrictions; Effect of Failure to Comply

     17   

6.2.

  

Transfers

     17   

 

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Section 7.

  

Call Right

     17   

7.1.

  

CIBR Call Right Defined

     17   

7.2.

  

Exercise of CIBR Call Right

     18   

7.3.

  

CIBR Call Closing

     18   

Section 8.

  

Put Right

     18   

8.1.

  

CIBR Put Right Defined

     18   

8.2

  

Exercise of CIBR Put Right

     18   

8.3.

  

CIBR Put Closing

     19   

Section 9.

  

Review Period

     20   

Section 10.

  

Remedies

     20   

10.1.

  

Covenants of the Company

     20   

10.2.

  

Specific Enforcement

     20   

10.3.

  

Remedies Cumulative

     20   

Section 11.

  

Term

     21   

Section 12.

  

Confidentiality

     21   

Section 13.

  

Miscellaneous

     21   

13.1.

  

Additional Parties

     21   

13.2.

  

Successors and Assigns

     21   

13.3.

  

Governing Law

     22   

13.4.

  

Counterparts; Facsimile

     22   

13.5.

  

Interpretation

     22   

13.6.

  

Notices

     22   

13.7.

  

Amendment and Waiver

     23   

13.8.

  

Delays or Omissions

     24   

13.9.

  

Severability

     24   

13.10.

  

Entire Agreement

     24   

13.11.

  

Manner of Voting

     24   

13.12.

  

Further Assurances

     24   

13.13.

  

Dispute Resolution

     24   

Exhibits

Exhibit A – Call Price

Exhibit B – Put Price

Exhibit C – Philippine System White Paper

 

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SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT

THIS SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is made and entered into as of this 25 th day of January, 2013, by and among Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the Philippines (the “ Company ”), Coca-Cola South Asia Holdings, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware (“ KOSAH ”), Coca-Cola Holdings (Overseas) Limited, a company organized under the laws of Delaware (“ KOHOL ” and, together with KOSAH, the “ KO Shareholders ”) and Controladora de Inversiones en Bebidas Refrescantes, S.L., a sociedad limitada organized under the laws of the Kingdom of Spain (“ CIBR ” and together with the KO Shareholders, the “ Shareholders ” and each a “ Shareholder ”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, following the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 13, 2012 (the “ Purchase Agreement ”), by and among the Shareholders, CIBR will own 51% of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company (“ Shares ”) from the KO Shareholders, and the KO Shareholders will own the remaining 49% of the Shares;

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Purchase Agreement, the Shareholders have agreed to take, and to cause the Company to take, such actions as may be necessary to amend and restate the Company’s existing Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (the “ Existing Articles and Bylaws ” and such amended and restated Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the “ Revised Articles and Bylaws ”); and

WHEREAS, the Shareholders believe that it is in their best interest to set forth certain agreements regarding their interests in, and the operation of, the Company.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Company and the Shareholders agree as follows:

Section 1. Definitions . For purposes of this Agreement:

2013 Annual Business Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(a) hereof.

Accounting Cycle End Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(c) hereof.

Adoption Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(e) hereof.

Affiliate ” means, with respect to any Person, any Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with, such Person. For the purposes of this definition, (a) “control” (including, with correlative meaning, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of management and policies of such Person through the ownership of more than 50% of such Person’s voting securities, by contract or otherwise, and (b) the Company and its Subsidiaries shall not be deemed to be “Affiliates” of any Shareholder or any of its Affiliates.

Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble above.


Ancillary Agreements ” means any of: (i) the Purchase Agreement, (ii) the KO Guarantee, (iii) the KOF Guarantee, (iii) the IT Services Agreement and (iv) the Shared Services Agreement.

Annual Business Plan ” means, together, the Annual Normal Operations Plan and the Annual Extraordinary Plan.

“Annual Extraordinary Plan” means, with respect to any calendar year, the extraordinary business plan of the Company and its Subsidiaries for such calendar year, which business plan shall include any plan or decision that is not contemplated by the Annual Normal Operations Plan, including any plan or decision relating to any Specified Action and any related funding thereof.

“Annual Normal Operations Plan” means, with respect to any calendar year, the ordinary business plan of the Company and its Subsidiaries for such calendar year, which business plan shall provide for a plan to ensure the normal operation and the organic growth of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries in the Philippines, including all necessary capital investments, capital expenditures, leases and Debt, but excluding any plan or decision relating to any Specified Action and any related funding thereof.

Anti-Corruption Laws ” means the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and any other anti-bribery or anti-corruption laws applicable to the Company and/or any of its Subsidiaries or any other Person acting on behalf of the Company and/or any of its Subsidiaries.

Board ” means the Board of Directors of the Company as constituted from time to time.

Business Day ” means any day on which banks are not required or authorized by Law to close in the cities of Manila, Philippines, Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico, Bilbao, Bizkaia, Kingdom of Spain and the City of New York, the State of New York, United States.

Call Price ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1 hereof.

Call Review Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3 hereof.

CEO ” means the chief executive officer of the Company.

CFO ” means the chief financial officer of the Company.

CIBR ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble above.

CIBR Call Closing Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2 hereof.

CIBR Call Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2 hereof.

CIBR Call Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1 hereof.

CIBR Call Right ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1 hereof.

CIBR Call Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1 hereof.

CIBR Directors ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(ii) hereof.

CIBR Put Closing Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2 hereof.

 

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CIBR Put Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2 hereof.

CIBR Put Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1 hereof.

CIBR Put Right ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1 hereof.

CIBR Put Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1 hereof.

Closing Date Put Price” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2 hereof.

Company ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble above.

Consolidation Order ” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.13(d) hereof.

Consumer Price Index ” means the primary consumer price index published by the Central Bank of the Philippines.

Contract ” means any agreement, lease, commitment, franchise, license, arrangement, contract, obligation, indenture, deed of trust or other instrument (whether written or oral).

Deadlocked Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(b) hereof.

Debt ” means, with respect to any Person without duplication, (a) all obligations of such Person for borrowed money, (b) all obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or similar instruments (other than those evidencing trade accounts payable incurred in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice), (c) all obligations of such Person as an account party or applicant under or in respect of letters of credit, letters of guaranty, surety bonds, bankers’ acceptances or similar arrangements (solely to the extent drawn and outstanding); (d) all guarantees by such Person in respect of obligations of any other Person of the kind referred to in clauses (a) through (c) above and (e) all obligations of the kind referred to in clauses (a) through (d) above to the extent secured by (or for which the holder of such obligation has an existing right, contingent or otherwise, to be secured by) any lien on property (including accounts and contract rights) owned by such Person, whether or not such Person has assumed or becomes liable for the payment of such obligation.

Dispute ” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.13(a) hereof.

Dispute Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.13(a) hereof.

Estimated Call Price ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3 hereof.

Estimated Put Price ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3 hereof.

Existing Articles and Bylaws ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

FEMSA ” means Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V., which is the indirect parent of CIBR.

FEMSA CEO ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(b) hereof.

Final Report ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9 hereof.

 

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FMV Institution List ” means the mutually agreed upon list of internationally recognized institutions from which institutions the Shareholders may select from time to time for purposes of determining KOP Fair Market Value.

GAAP ” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

Governmental Authority ” means any federal, national, supranational, state, provincial, departmental, local or similar government, governmental, regulatory or administrative authority, branch, agency, court of competent jurisdiction or commission or any judicial or arbitral body or any branch of competent jurisdiction, whether judicial, legislative or administrative.

ICC ” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.13(b) hereof.

ICC Rules ” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.13(b) hereof.

IFRS ” means the International Financial Reporting Standards.

Impasse Matter ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(a) hereof.

Independent Accounting Firm ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9 hereof.

Ineligible Director ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3 hereof.

Initial Four-Year Period ” means the period commencing on the date hereof and ending on the fourth anniversary of the date hereof.

KO Call Closing Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(c) hereof.

KO Call Right ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(c) hereof.

KO Call Right Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(c) hereof.

KO Directors ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(i) hereof.

KO Shareholders ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble above.

KOF ” means Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V.

KOF CEO ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(b) hereof.

KOF Management Committee ” means the committee composed of representatives of KOF, FEMSA and TCCC that meets from time to time prior to meetings of the board of directors of KOF.

KOHOL ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble above.

KOP Fair Market Value ” shall mean the equity value amount in United States Dollars that, as of the date on which the Unresolved Deadlock Event shall occur, would be received for all of the Shares owned by CIBR in an arm’s-length transaction between a willing buyer and seller, determined as follows:

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the KOP Fair Market Value (each an “ Original Valuation Determination ”) and will concurrently submit such valuation to the Board. If the Original Valuation Determinations differ by an amount which is less than 10% of the smaller Original Valuation Determination, the KOP Fair Market Value will be the average of such Original Valuation Determinations.

(ii) If the difference between the Original Valuation Determinations is an amount which is greater than 10% of the smaller Original Valuation Determination, within 10 Business Days following the date of the Original Valuation Determinations, the KO Shareholders and CIBR will each select a financial institution from the FMV Institution List. Within 30 Business Days of such selection, these two institutions will make their respective determinations of the KOP Fair Market Value (each a “ Second Valuation ”) and submit them concurrently to the Board. If the Second Valuations differ by an amount which is less than 10% of the smaller Second Valuation, the KOP Fair Market Value will be the average of such Second Valuations.

(iii) If the Second Valuations differ by an amount which is greater than 10% of the smaller Second Valuation, within 10 Business Days of the submission of the Second Valuations, the two aforementioned institutions will select a third institution from the FMV Institution List, which institution shall then make its own determination of the KOP Fair Market Value within 30 Business Days of its selection (the “ Third Valuation ”). The two Second Valuations and the Third Valuation will be averaged together, and the Original Valuation Determination that is nearest to this average will be deemed to be the KOP Fair Market Value.

For all purposes of this Agreement, the KOP Fair Market Value shall (x) be computed on the assumption that any bottler’s agreements of the Company shall continue in effect from and after the date as of which the KOP Fair Market Value is to be calculated and (y) not, in any event, be increased as a result of any outstanding Debt of the Company and its Subsidiaries.

KOSAH ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble above.

Law ” shall mean any statute, law, constitutional provision, code, regulation, circular (provided that such circular has been published), ordinance, rule, ruling, judgment, decision, order, writ, injunction, jurisprudence, decree, permit, concession, grant, franchise, license, agreement, rule of common law, or other governmental restriction of or determination by, or requirement enacted, promulgated, issued or entered by any Governmental Authority or any interpretation of any of the foregoing by any Governmental Authority.

New Issue Offer Notice ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(a) hereof.

New Securities ” means, collectively, equity securities of the Company, whether or not currently authorized, as well as rights, options, or warrants to purchase such equity securities, or securities of any type whatsoever that are, or may become, convertible or exchangeable into or exercisable for such equity securities.

Notice of Board Impasse ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(a) hereof.

Pacific President ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(b) hereof.

Person ” means an individual, company, corporation, trust, association, joint venture, Governmental Authority or any other entity.

PFRS ” means the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards.

 

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Philippine Resident ” means an individual that is a resident of the Philippines for all purposes of the Corporation Code ( Batas Pambasa 8) of the Philippines.

Post Closing Put Review Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3 hereof.

Pro Rata Share ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(b) hereof.

Purchase Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

Put Price ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1 hereof.

Put Review Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2 hereof.

Related Persons ” means, with respect to any Person, (a) each Affiliate thereof and (b) each Person that is a director, officer, controlling partner, controlling owner, controlling shareholder or controlling member of any Person included in clause (a) above.

Representatives ” has the meaning set forth in Section 12 hereof.

Review Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3 hereof.

Revised Articles and Bylaws ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

Sanctions ” means any sanctions administered or enforced by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control or the United States Department of State or any sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council, the European Union or the United Kingdom Treasury departments.

Shareholders ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble above.

Shares ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

Specified Actions ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.14 hereof.

Stamp Taxes ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(c) hereof.

Subsidiary ” of a Person means a corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, limited liability company or other entity of which such Person owns, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the outstanding voting stock or other ownership interests.

TCCC ” means The Coca-Cola Company, which is the direct parent of KOSAH and the indirect parent of KOHOL.

TCCC CEO ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(b) hereof.

Unresolved Deadlock Event ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(c) hereof.

Section 2. Corporate Governance .

2.1. Size of the Board . Each of the Shareholders agrees to vote, or cause to be voted, all Shares owned by such Shareholder, or over which such Shareholder has voting control, from time to time and at all times, in whatever manner as shall be necessary to ensure that the size of the Board shall be set and remain at seven (7) directors.

 

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2.2. Board Composition . Each Shareholder agrees to vote, or cause to be voted, all Shares owned by such Shareholder, or over which such Shareholder has voting control, from time to time and at all times, in whatever manner as shall be necessary to ensure that at each annual or special meeting of shareholders at which an election of directors is held the following individuals shall be elected to the Board:

(i) three (3) individuals designated by the KO Shareholders, at least one of whom shall be a Philippine Resident (the “ KO Directors ”); and

(ii) four (4) individuals designated by CIBR, at least three of whom shall be Philippine Residents (the “ CIBR Directors ”).

2.3. Failure to Designate a Board Member .

(a) In the absence of any designation from the KO Shareholders or CIBR as specified above, the directors previously designated by them and then serving shall be reelected if still eligible to serve as provided herein.

(b) In the event any director previously designated by the KO Shareholders or CIBR, as the case may be, is no longer eligible to serve as provided herein (an “ Ineligible Director ”), then, subject to applicable Law, the KO Directors, if the Ineligible Director had been designated by the KO Shareholders, or the CIBR Directors, if the Ineligible Director had been designated by CIBR, shall be entitled, acting unanimously with all the existing directors, to designate a new director to replace the Ineligible Director until such time as a special meeting of shareholders at which an election of directors is held or a written consent of the shareholders can be executed. The CIBR Directors, if the new director shall be designated by the KO Shareholders, or the KO Directors, if the new director shall be designated by CIBR, shall support and vote for the designated new director until such time as a special meeting of shareholders at which an election of directors is held or a written consent of the shareholders can be executed.

2.4. Removal of Board Members . Each Shareholder agrees to vote, or cause to be voted, all Shares owned by such Shareholder, or over which such Shareholder has voting control, from time to time and at all times, in whatever manner as shall be necessary to ensure that:

(a) no director elected pursuant to Section 2.2 of this Agreement may be removed from office unless such removal is directed or approved by the respective designator (the KO Shareholders or CIBR, as applicable) entitled under Section 2.2 to designate that director; and

(b) any vacancies created by the resignation, removal or death of a director elected pursuant to Section 2.2 shall be filled by the respective designator (the KO Shareholders or CIBR, as applicable) of such director in accordance with the provisions of this Section 2.

2.5. Consents; Necessary Action . All Shareholders agree to execute any written consents required to effect the purposes of this Agreement, and, at the request of any Shareholder, the Shareholders agree to cause their respective designated directors to call a special meeting of shareholders for the purpose of electing directors.

2.6. Board Committees . Subject to Section 2.14 hereof, the Board shall have right to create an executive committee or any other committee of the Board. The membership of any such committee shall include at least one KO Director, unless otherwise agreed by the KO Directors.

 

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2.7. Chairman; Secretary . The CIBR Directors shall appoint the Chairman of the Board, who will preside at all meetings of the shareholders and of the Board. The CIBR Directors shall appoint the secretary of the Board, who will attend all meetings of the shareholders and of the Board, but will not be a director of the Board.

2.8. Quorum . No business shall be transacted at any meeting of the Board unless a quorum is present at the time when the meeting proceeds to business and continues to be present until the conclusion of the meeting. At each initial call for a meeting of the Board the presence of at least one CIBR Director and one KO Director shall be required for a quorum. In case a quorum is not reached at the initial call for any meeting of the Board other than a meeting of the Board during the Initial Four-Year Period to approve an Annual Normal Operations Plan, a second meeting of the Board may be convened pursuant to Section 2.9 , in which case a quorum of the Board shall consist of a majority of the Board.

2.9. Meetings . Meetings of the Board shall be held at such place or places, within or outside the Philippines, as the Board may from time to time determine. The parties agree that a meeting of the Board shall be held at least three times each calendar year on such dates and at such times and locations as may be decided by the Board. Notice of any meeting of the Board shall be delivered to the directors at least 15 days prior to the date of such meeting. In case a duly convened Board meeting is not held due to lack of quorum, a second Board meeting shall be convened to discuss the same agenda of such unheld Board meeting, provided a notice thereof is delivered at least 5 days in advance thereof.

2.10. Special Meetings . Special meetings of the Board may be held at any time and place whenever such meetings are required to be called by any director upon 15 days prior written notice to the other directors specifying the proposed date, time and location of the meeting together with the details of the matters to be discussed. A special meeting of the Board may be called upon shorter notice if each of the directors so agrees in writing at or prior to the relevant meeting.

2.11. Action Without a Meeting . To the extent permitted by applicable Law, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board or of any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board or any committee designated by the Board, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the minutes or proceedings of the Board or any committee designated by the Board.

2.12. Action by Telephonic Conference . Members of the Board, or any committee designated by the Board, may participate in a meeting of the Board or committee thereof by means of conference telephone, electronic or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in such a meeting shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

2.13. Remuneration and Expenses of Directors . The members of the Board shall not be entitled to any remuneration in their capacity as directors of the Company. However, the parties agree that the Company shall promptly reimburse in full, each director for all of his or her reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in attending each meeting of the Board or any committee thereof.

2.14. Specified Actions Requiring Board Approval .

(a) The approval of a majority of the Board, including the affirmative vote of at least one of the KO Directors and one of the CIBR Directors, shall be required prior to the taking of any of the corporate actions set forth below by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (“ Specified Actions ”):

 

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(i) Making any change in or amending any articles of incorporation, bylaws or any other governing documents;

(ii) If the Company has any non-operational Debt outstanding, paying or declaring dividends or distributions on the Company’s capital stock;

(iii) If the Company does not have any non-operational Debt outstanding, paying or declaring any dividends or distributions on the Company’s capital stock that, in the aggregate, exceed an amount equal to 20% of the consolidated net income of the Company and its Subsidiaries for the most recent fiscal year;

(iv) Redeeming, purchasing or otherwise acquiring any shares of capital stock, other than (A) a redemption or purchase of the publicly held shares of Cosmos Bottling Corporation and (B) any corporate action expressly contemplated by the Purchase Agreement;

(v) Any guarantee of third party obligations that is not related to the normal operation or not required to ensure the organic growth of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries in the Philippines;

(vi) Issuing or selling any equity securities (including stock options, warrants or securities convertible or exchangeable into equity securities), entering into any arrangements with respect to the issuance or sale of equity securities or any request for capital contributions not contemplated by an Annual Extraordinary Plan or the Purchase Agreement;

(vii) Entering into any Contract with CIBR or any of its Related Persons;

(viii) Instituting or consenting to or acquiescing in any bankruptcy, reorganization, workout, receivership, liquidation or dissolution proceeding;

(ix) Approving any Annual Extraordinary Plan, including any amendments or updates thereto, or any action to be taken by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries that would be a material deviation from the Annual Extraordinary Plans;

(x) Entering into agreement with respect to, or consummating, any acquisition, directly or indirectly (whether by purchase, merger, consolidation or acquisition of stock or assets or otherwise), of any assets (whether tangible or intangible), securities, properties, interests, or businesses, or approve any investment (whether by purchase of stock or securities, contributions to capital, loans to, or property transfers), unless such acquisition or investment (or series of related acquisitions or investments): (i) is specifically contemplated in the Annual Normal Operations Plan or (ii) if not specifically contemplated in the capital investment budget of the Annual Normal Operations Plan and is related to the normal operation or required to assure the organic growth of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries in the Philippines, involves an amount of consideration not in excess of US$18 million and does not involve the acquisition of any third party brand;

(xi) Entering into any joint venture, partnership, strategic alliance or any other business acquisition or combination with third parties or equity investment in any Person regardless of structure, unless such acquisition or investment relates to the acquisition of operating assets in the ordinary course of business;

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or mixed, whether tangible or intangible, unless such transaction (or series of related transactions): (i) is specifically contemplated in the Annual Normal Operations Plan or (ii) if not specifically contemplated in the Annual Normal Operations Plan and if related to the normal operation or required to assure the organic growth of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries in the Philippines, involves an amount of consideration not in excess of US$18 million and does not include any material intellectual property;

(xiii) Commencing, prosecuting or settling any litigation, arbitration, investigation or other proceeding other than (i) any of the foregoing involving the Company, on the one hand, and CIBR or any KO Shareholder, on the other hand or (ii) in the ordinary course of business;

(xiv) Approving yearly audited financial statements, including a qualified opinion of an auditor;

(xv) Changing the Company’s auditor;

(xvi) Changing any tax election or fiscal year of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries;

(xvii) The creation of any executive or other committee of the Board;

(xviii) Entering into any new line of business or changing the nature of the Company’s business or the territory in which the Company conducts its business;

(xix) Forming or dissolving any Subsidiary that would result in a material change in the asset value of the Company; or

(xx) Authorizing the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to make any public offering of, or to publicly list or delist, any equity securities (or any securities convertible or exchangeable into equity securities), except for the offer to purchase the publicly-held shares of Cosmos Bottling Corporation.

(b) Only for purposes of the Specified Actions listed in Section 2.14(a) , when the term “ordinary course of business” is used, it shall mean the transaction of business according to common customs and practices in the international non-alcoholic beverages business and consistent with past practice of the Company and its Subsidiaries; provided that, without in any way broadening the term “ordinary course of business,” matters involving in excess of 5% of the total assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries (either separately or, if the matter involves a series of transactions, in the aggregate) shall not be considered to be in the ordinary course of business.

(c) Only for purposes of the Specified Actions listed in Section 2.14(a) , when the term “non-operational Debt” is used, it shall refer to Debt incurred other than for capital investments, capital expenditures or otherwise in the ordinary course of business to fund the normal operation and organic growth of the Company and its Subsidiaries.

(d) Each Shareholder agrees to vote, or cause to be voted, all Shares owned by such Shareholder, or over which such Shareholder has voting control, from time to time and at all times, in favor of any Specified Action duly approved by the Board in accordance with Section 2.14(a) above to the extent any shareholder action is required to effect such Specified Action.

 

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2.15. Officers .

(a) (i) A majority of the Board (which majority may be comprised solely of CIBR Directors) shall approve the appointment or removal of the CEO and (ii) the CEO shall be entitled to appoint and remove any other member of management of the Company (other than the CFO, who shall be appointed and/or removed as provided in paragraph (b) and (c) below, respectively); provided , however , that in the case of each of clauses (i) and (ii), prior to any such appointment or removal, the Board or the CEO, as applicable, shall consult with, and consider in good faith the views of, the KO Directors in connection with such appointment or removal.

(b) The KO Directors shall be entitled to designate for appointment the CFO; provided , however , that prior to any such appointment, the CEO shall be given the opportunity to interview the proposed candidate and the KO Directors shall consult with, and consider in good faith the views of, the CEO in connection with such appointment.

(c) The CEO may request the removal of the CFO for valid commercial reasons and, as promptly as practicable following receipt of such request, the KO Directors shall discuss with the CEO whether the CFO should be removed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is acknowledged and agreed that only the KO Directors shall be entitled to remove the CFO; provided , however , that prior to any such removal (whether at the request of the CEO or otherwise) the KO Directors shall consult with, and consider in good faith the views of, the CEO in connection with such removal.

(d) No member of senior management may hold a management position with any entity other than the Company and its Subsidiaries.

2.16. Other Matters .

(a) The Shareholders acknowledge that the Revised Articles and Bylaws provide for certain notice, quorum and voting requirements at annual and special shareholder meetings and agree not to take any action inconsistent with such provisions.

(b) Notwithstanding the Existing Articles and Bylaws, until the effectiveness of the Revised Articles and Bylaws, (i) the Shareholders acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement and the Revised Articles and Bylaws shall govern the interests of the Shareholders in, and the operation of, the Company, and (ii) the Shareholders agree to take, or to cause to be taken, such actions as may be necessary to give effect to the foregoing clause (i), including by granting any consents or causing their respective director designees to take or not to take any actions.

(c) In the event of any discrepancy or conflict between the Revised Articles and Bylaws and this Agreement, as among the Shareholders, this Agreement shall prevail and, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, the Shareholders shall cause the Company to amend the applicable Revised Articles and Bylaws to eliminate such discrepancy.

Section 3. Information Rights .

3.1. Delivery of Financial Statements .

(a) The Company shall deliver to each Shareholder:

(i) as soon as practicable, but in any event within 60 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Company, (A) a balance sheet as of the end of such year; (B) statements of income and of cash flows for such year; and (C) a statement of shareholders’ equity as of the end of such year, all such financial statements prepared in accordance with PFRS (for statutory purposes only) and IFRS, audited and certified by the Company’s independent auditor (as approved by the Board in accordance with Section 2.14 ) and including an analysis reconciling such financial statements with GAAP;

 

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(ii) as soon as practicable, but in any event within 30 days after the end of each quarter of each fiscal year of the Company, unaudited statements of income and of cash flows for such fiscal quarter, and an unaudited balance sheet and a statement of shareholders’ equity as of the end of such fiscal quarter, all prepared in accordance with IFRS and including an analysis reconciling such financial statements with GAAP;

(iii) as soon as practicable, but in any event within 30 days after the end of each month of each fiscal year of the Company, unaudited statements of income and of cash flows for such month, and an unaudited balance sheet as of the end of such month, all prepared in accordance with IFRS;

(iv) with respect to the financial statements called for in Section 3.1(a)(i) and Section 3.1(a)(ii) , an instrument executed by the CFO certifying that such financial statements were prepared in accordance with IFRS, consistently applied with prior practice for earlier periods and fairly present the financial condition of the Company and its results of operation for the periods specified therein (except that such financial statements (A) may be subject to normal year-end audit adjustments and (B) need not contain all notes thereto that may be required in accordance with IFRS); and

(v) such other information relating to the financial condition, business, prospects, or corporate affairs of the Company as the KO Shareholders or CIBR may from time to time reasonably request in order to prepare its own financial statements.

(b) If, for any period, the Company has any Subsidiary whose accounts are consolidated with those of the Company, then in respect of such period the financial statements delivered pursuant to the foregoing sections shall be the consolidated and consolidating financial statements of the Company and all such consolidated Subsidiaries; provided , however , that any consolidating financial statements will be delivered as soon as practicable and will not be subject to the deadlines specified in Section 3.1(a)(i) and Section 3.1(a)(ii) .

3.2. Inspection and Consultation . The Company shall permit each Shareholder and its representatives, at such Shareholder’s own cost and expense, to examine the books of account and records of the Company, during normal business hours, as may be reasonably requested by such Shareholder. Furthermore, the Company shall, at a Shareholder’s reasonable request, make available the CFO and other senior financial personnel who are responsible for the supervision of the books of account and records of the Company and representatives (including auditors) to consult with and discuss the Company’s affairs, finances and accounts with such Shareholder’s financial personnel and outside auditors upon reasonable notice and during normal business hours.

Section 4. Company Covenants .

4.1. Business Plans .

(a) As of the date hereof, the Shareholders have agreed upon the KO-KOF – Philippine System White Paper in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C , which provides a strategic roadmap of the Company for the next three years, and shall as promptly as practicable

 

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after the date hereof (but no later than March 31, 2013) agree upon an Annual Business Plan for the year ended December 31, 2013, which will include those matters mutually agreed upon in the operating guidelines letter agreement (the “ 2013 Annual Business Plan ”). The 2013 Annual Business Plan will contain the customary level of detail necessary to satisfy the requirements of an “Annual Business Plan” under this Agreement. During the Initial Four-Year Period, the management of the Company, in full consultation with the KO Directors and on the same schedule as TCCC’s cycle planning, shall prepare and submit the Annual Business Plans for review by, and subject to approval of, the Board, including the affirmative vote of at least one of the KO Directors.

(b) Following the Initial Four-Year Period, the management of the Company, in full consultation with TCCC and on the same schedule as TCCC’s cycle planning, shall prepare and submit each year during such period the Annual Normal Operations Plan and the Annual Extraordinary Plan for review by, and approval of, the Board; provided that the Annual Extraordinary Plan will require the affirmative vote of at least one KO Directors pursuant to Section 2.14(a)(ix) (it being understood and agreed that following the Initial Four-Year Period the Annual Normal Operations Plan can be approved by a majority of the Board (which majority may be comprised solely of CIBR Directors)).

4.2. Deadlock .

(a) In the event that, (i) for any two consecutive duly convened meetings of the Board, the Board is unable to reach a decision by the required vote concerning any Specified Action that was on the agenda for such meetings due to the failure of the KO Directors to approve such Specified Action, or (ii) if during the Initial Four-Year Period, an Annual Normal Operations Plan has not been approved by the KO Directors, either Shareholder may, within 14 days of the occurrence of either (i) or (ii) deliver a written notice (a “ Notice of Board Impasse ”) to the other Shareholder stating that in its opinion an impasse has occurred and identifying the matter in reasonable detail over which the Shareholders are at an impasse (“ Impasse Matter ”). During the period in which a Notice of Board Impasse may be delivered by any Shareholder and following delivery of a Notice of Board Impasse until the expiration of the KO Call Right, the right of CIBR to exercise the CIBR Call Right and the CIBR Put Right (if any) shall be suspended.

(b) The Shareholders agree that following delivery of a Notice of Board Impasse, they shall refer the Impasse Matter in the first instance to the Chief Executive Officer of KOF (“ KOF CEO ”) and the President, Pacific Group of TCCC (“ Pacific President ”). If the KOF CEO and the Pacific President are unable to resolve the Impasse Matter within 90 days, then the Impasse Matter shall be escalated to the KOF Management Committee, and if the KOF Management Committee is not scheduled to meet during the following 90 day period, the Shareholders shall cause the KOF Management Committee to meet during such period. If the KOF Management Committee (with the participation and approval of the members thereof designated by TCCC) is unable to resolve the Impasse Matter within 90 days or the KOF Management Committee determines that a deadlock has occurred, then such Impasse Matter shall be deemed by the parties to be a “ Deadlocked Matter ” and such Impasse Matter shall be escalated to the Chief Executive Officer of FEMSA (“ FEMSA CEO ”) and the Chief Executive Officer of TCCC (“ TCCC CEO ”). In each escalation, the parties shall take steps in good faith to resolve the matter, including arranging a meeting to discuss the same.

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KO Shareholders may at their election, by providing written notice to CIBR within 90 days following the date on which the Unresolved Deadlock Event occurs (the “ KO Call Right Notice ”), purchase all, but not less than all, of the Shares owned by CIBR at a price equal to the KOP Fair Market Value (the “ KO Call Right ”). In connection with the exercise of the KO Call Right, the KO Shareholders shall cause all indebtedness for borrowed money of the Company and its Subsidiaries (including accrued interest thereon) owed to CIBR to be repaid. The purchase of Shares pursuant to the KO Call Right shall be consummated (the “ KO Call Closing Date ”) on the last day of the applicable monthly accounting period of TCCC (the “ Accounting Cycle End Date ”), which Accounting Cycle End Date shall be no earlier than 10 days after the date on which the KOP Fair Market Value is finally determined in accordance with this Agreement. At the KO Call Closing Date, the KO Shareholders shall deliver to CIBR the price equal to the KOP Fair Market Value net of any applicable withholding (including the original or a certified copy of a receipt, or other evidence satisfactory to CIBR, evidencing payment thereof), and CIBR shall deliver to the KO Shareholders the Shares owned of record by CIBR and all other documents required to effect the sale of the Shares owned by CIBR, free of any liens, including appropriate documentation providing indemnities to the KO Shareholders regarding its title to the Shares held of record by CIBR in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the KO Shareholders. The KO Shareholders and CIBR shall each pay one-half of any sales, use, value added, stamp, documentary, filing, recordation, registration and other similar taxes, if any, together with any interest, additions, fines, costs or penalties thereon and any interest in respect of any additions, fines, costs or penalties, incurred in connection with such sale (the “ Stamp Taxes ”), whether levied on the KO Shareholders or CIBR. Unless otherwise required by applicable Laws, CIBR shall be responsible for preparing and timely filing any tax returns required with respect to any such Stamp Taxes. Payment of any such Stamp Taxes by the KO Shareholders to CIBR pursuant to this paragraph shall be made to CIBR no later than two Business Days before the due date of the applicable payment. CIBR shall provide the KO Shareholders with the tax returns required with respect to any Stamp Taxes and proof of payment within five Business Days following the payment of any such Stamp Tax. The KO Shareholders and CIBR shall cooperate with each other in order to minimize applicable Stamp Taxes in a manner that is mutually agreeable and in compliance with applicable Law, and shall in connection therewith execute such documents, agreements, applications, instruments, or other forms as reasonably required, and shall permit any such Stamp Taxes to be assessed and paid in accordance with applicable Law. For the avoidance of doubt, taxes imposed on CIBR with respect to any gain or income on the sale of the Shares to the KO Shareholders shall be borne exclusively by CIBR and CIBR shall be responsible for preparing and timely filing any tax returns required with respect to any such taxes subject to applicable withholding by KO Shareholders, if any.

(d) If during the Initial Four-Year Period the Board is unable to agree by the required vote on an Annual Normal Operations Plan for any period prior to the commencement of such period, the Shareholders agree to cause the Board to take all necessary action to approve a provisional Annual Normal Operations Plan for such period, which provisional Annual Normal Operations Plan shall provide that (i) to the extent the Board agrees by the required vote (which shall include the affirmative vote of the KO Directors) upon individual line items in the proposed Annual Normal Operations Plan, such agreed upon individual line items shall be included in such provisional Annual Normal Operations Plan, and (ii) to the extent that there is no agreement by the required vote with respect to an individual line item in such Annual Normal Operations Plan, the individual line item from the Annual Normal Operations Plan for the immediately preceding corresponding period shall be included, subject to adjustment (without duplication) to reflect increases or decreases resulting from the following events:

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(B) increases or decreases in expenses attributable to the annualized effect of employee additions or reductions during the last year of the period covered by the prior Annual Normal Operations Plan;

(C) increases or decreases in expenses attributable to the actual growth of or decline of sales for the fiscal year immediately preceding the period covered by the provisional Annual Normal Operations Plan as compared to the actual sales that served as the basis for the preparation of the prior Annual Normal Operations Plan;

(D) increases in any expenses in an amount equal to the total of the expenses reflected in the last year covered by the prior Annual Normal Operations Plan multiplied by the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the prior year; and

(E) the continuation of the effects of a decision consented to by the KO Directors that are not reflected in the prior Annual Normal Operations Plan if and to the extent the effects of such decision was reasonably foreseeable at the time such decision was consented to by the KO Directors.

For the avoidance of doubt, (i) the provisional Annual Normal Operations Plan pursuant to this Section 4.2(d) , including any agreement as to any line item thereto by the KO Directors, shall not be deemed to resolve any Impasse Matter or Deadlocked Matter and (ii) the provisional Annual Normal Operations Plan shall exclude any plan or decision relating to any Specified Action and any funding related thereto.

4.3. Compliance with Laws . The Company and its Subsidiaries shall comply with all Anti-Corruption Laws, anti-money laundering laws and import/export laws applicable to the Company, its Subsidiaries or any Person acting on its or their behalf. The Company and its Subsidiaries shall not engage in any dealings or transactions with any person, or in any country or territory, that is the subject of any Sanctions which CIBR and the KO Shareholders agree (acting reasonably) are applicable to the Company or would cause the Company to be in breach of any Sanctions.

4.4. Tax Matters .

(a) CIBR agrees that any U.S. tax elections made at the request of the KO Shareholders or one of their Affiliates to treat it as an entity that is disregarded from its owner for U.S. federal income Tax purposes may not be changed without prior consultation with the KO Shareholders.

(b) If the Philippines enacts legislation providing for a form of legal entity both suitable for the operation of the business and eligible for treatment as a disregarded or flow-through entity for U.S. income tax purposes, the Company agrees to cooperate in good faith with the Shareholders in considering whether or not the Company and any of its Subsidiaries can and would be converted into such form of legal entity and whether or not to file elections to treat such entities as disregarded or flow-through for U.S. tax purposes.

4.5. Funding Obligations . In the event that any funding or capital requirements arising from the operation of the Company and its Subsidiaries in accordance with the Annual Business Plan are in excess of the resources available to the Company and its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business, including borrowings in the ordinary course of business under reasonable market terms from

 

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third parties, CIBR and the KO Shareholders shall cooperate in good faith to fund such excess requirements in a manner mutually acceptable to such Shareholders (taking into account any tax or other considerations affecting such Shareholders); provided , however , that (a) (i) during any year in which the Annual Normal Operations Plan was not approved by the KO Shareholders or (ii) during the period from which a Notice of Board Impasse has been delivered with respect to an Impasse Matter until the earlier of (A) such Impasse Matter is resolved in accordance with Section 4.2 and (B) the right of the KO Shareholders to exercise the KO Call Right in respect of an Unresolved Deadlock Event relating to such Impasse Matter has expired, the funding obligations of the KO Shareholders may be suspended by the KO Shareholders until such condition ceases to exist; and (b) each of the Shareholders shall be obligated to fund any capital requirement to the extent such requirement arose from the approval by the Shareholders of a Specified Action pursuant to Section 2.14(a)(vi) or Section 2.14(a)(ix) .

Section 5. Pre-Emptive Right .

5.1. Pre-Emptive Right .

(a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Section 5.1 and applicable securities laws, if the Company proposes to offer or sell any New Securities, the Company shall first offer such New Securities to each Shareholder. The Company shall make such offer by giving written notice (a “ New Issue Offer Notice ”) to each Shareholder, stating (i) its bona fide intention to offer such New Securities, (ii) the number of such New Securities to be offered, and (iii) the price and terms, if any, upon which it proposes to offer such New Securities.

(b) Each Shareholder shall have the absolute right to purchase that number of New Securities as shall be equal to (i) the number of the New Securities proposed to be sold by the Company multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of Shares owned by such Shareholder and the denominator of which shall be the aggregate number of Shares then owned by all of the Shareholders (the “ Pro Rata Share ”). A Shareholder shall be entitled to apportion its Pro Rata Share of the New Securities among itself and its Affiliates in such proportions as it deems appropriate.

(c) The Shareholders shall have a right of oversubscription such that if any Shareholder fails to purchase its Pro Rata Share of the New Securities proposed to be sold by the Company, the other Shareholder shall have the right to purchase up to the balance of the New Securities not so purchased. Such right of oversubscription may be exercised by a Shareholder by accepting the offer contained in New Issue Offer Notice as to more than its Pro Rata Share. If, as a result thereof, such oversubscriptions exceed the total number of New Securities available in respect of such oversubscription privilege, the oversubscribing Shareholders shall be cut back with respect to their oversubscriptions on a pro rata basis in accordance with their respective Pro Rata Share or as they may otherwise agree among themselves.

(d) If a Shareholder desires to purchase all or any part of the New Securities, such Shareholder shall notify the Company in writing thereof within 10 Business Days of the date of the New Issue Offer Notice, which notice shall state the number of New Securities such Shareholder desires to purchase. Such notice shall, when taken in conjunction with the offer of such New Securities, be deemed to constitute a valid, legally binding, and enforceable agreement for the sale and purchase of such New Securities (subject to the limitations set forth above as to a Shareholder’s right to purchase more than its Pro Rata Share of the New Securities). Subject to compliance with applicable Law, sales of the New Securities to be sold to the purchasing Shareholders pursuant to this Section 5.1 shall be made at the offices of the Company on the 30th Business Day after the date of the New Issue Offer Notice. Such sales shall be effected by the

 

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issuance by the Company of a certificate or certificates evidencing the New Securities to be purchased by the purchasing Shareholder, against payment to the Company of the purchase price therefore by such purchasing Shareholder in immediately available funds. New Securities purchased by Shareholders pursuant to this Section 5.1 shall immediately become subject to this Agreement upon completion of such purchase.

(e) If the Shareholders do not purchase all of the New Securities, the New Securities not so purchased may be sold by the Company to any Person at any time within 90 days after the date the New Issue Offer was made. Any such sale shall occur at not less than the price and upon other terms and conditions, if any, not more favorable to the buyer than those specified in the New Issue Offer. The Shareholders acknowledge and agree that it shall be a condition precedent to such purchase that the Person acquiring the New Securities execute and deliver an adoption agreement in form and substance reasonably acceptable to both Shareholders (the “ Adoption Agreement ”).

Section 6. Transfer Restrictions .

6.1. Transfer Restrictions; Effect of Failure to Comply . No Shareholder may transfer any Shares at any time to any Person except in compliance with all applicable Law and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Subject to Section 6.2 and all applicable Law, no Shareholder may directly or indirectly sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise encumber any Shares without the prior written consent of the other Shareholders. Any sale, transfer, pledge or creation of any encumbrance of Shares not made in compliance with the requirements of this Agreement shall be null and void, shall not be recorded on the books of the Company or its transfer agent and shall not be recognized by the Company. If, notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, any transfer of any Shares is held by an arbitral panel or a court of competent jurisdiction to be effective, then the restrictions on transfer of any Shares under this Section 6 applicable to the transferor shall apply to the transferee and to any subsequent transferee as if such transferee were a party hereto. For the avoidance of doubt, no Shareholder may transfer any Shares to any Affiliate without the prior written consent of the other Shareholders (which consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed with respect to any proposed transfer to a wholly owned Subsidiary of the transferring Shareholder).

6.2. Transfers . In addition to the requirements of Section 6.1 , no Shares held by any Shareholder may be transferred unless the transferee shall agree, and it shall be a condition precedent to the Company’s recognition of such transfer that the transferee or assignee shall agree to be subject to each of the terms of this Agreement applicable to Shareholders. Upon the execution and delivery of an Adoption Agreement by any transferee, such transferee shall be deemed to be a party hereto as if such transferee were the transferor and such transferee’s signature appeared on the signature pages of this Agreement and shall be deemed to be a Shareholder. The Company shall not permit the transfer of the Shares subject to this Agreement on its books or issue a new certificate representing any such Shares unless and until such transferee shall have complied with the terms of this Section 6.2 .

Section 7. Call Right

7.1. CIBR Call Right Defined . Subject to Section 4.2(a) , at any time prior to the seventh (7th) anniversary of the date hereof (the “ CIBR Call Period ”), CIBR shall have the right to purchase from the KO Shareholders all, but not less than all, of the Shares held by the KO Shareholders (the “ CIBR Call Shares ”) at the purchase price (the “ Call Price ”) calculated in accordance with Exhibit A hereto (the “ CIBR Call Right ”).

 

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7.2. Exercise of CIBR Call Right . CIBR may exercise the CIBR Call Right by giving written notice to the Company and the KO Shareholders of its intention to do so (the “ CIBR Call Notice ”), which CIBR Call Notice shall include CIBR’s estimate of the applicable Call Price (the “ Estimated Call Price ”) and copies of supporting calculations showing in reasonable detail how CIBR prepared the Estimated Call Price. The purchase of the CIBR Call Shares shall be consummated on the last day of the calendar month that is no earlier than 30 days after the date of effectiveness of the CIBR Call Notice (the “ CIBR Call Closing Date ”). The CIBR Call Notice shall be and remain irrevocable through the CIBR Call Closing Date.

7.3. CIBR Call Closing . At the CIBR Call Closing Date, CIBR shall deliver to the KO Shareholders the Estimated Call Price net of any applicable withholding (including the original or a certified copy of a receipt, or other evidence satisfactory to the KO Shareholders, evidencing payment thereof), and the KO Shareholders shall deliver to CIBR the CIBR Call Shares and all other documents required to effect the sale of the CIBR Call Shares, free of any liens, including appropriate documentation providing indemnities to CIBR regarding its title to the CIBR Call Shares in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to CIBR. Within 45 days following the CIBR Call Closing Date (the “ Call Review Period ”), either Shareholder may provide written notice to the other Shareholder that the Estimated Call Price has not been calculated correctly, in which case such dispute shall be resolved pursuant to Section 9 of this Agreement. If the Estimated Call Price is greater than the final Call Price as determined pursuant to Section 9, then the KO Shareholders shall pay to CIBR the amount of such difference no later than five Business Days following the date of determination. If the final Call Price as determined pursuant to Section 9 is greater than the Estimated Call Price, then CIBR shall pay to the KO Shareholders the amount of such difference no later than five Business Days following the date of determination. The KO Shareholders and CIBR shall each pay one-half of any Stamp Taxes, whether levied on KO Shareholders or CIBR. Unless otherwise required by applicable Laws, the KO Shareholders shall be responsible for preparing and timely filing any tax returns required with respect to any such Stamp Taxes. Payment of any such Stamp Taxes by CIBR to the KO Shareholders pursuant to this paragraph shall be made to the KO Shareholders no later than two Business Days before the due date of the applicable payment. The KO Shareholders shall provide CIBR with the tax returns required with respect to any Stamp Taxes and proof of payment within five Business Days following the payment of any such Stamp Tax. The KO Shareholders and CIBR shall cooperate with each other in order to minimize applicable Stamp Taxes in a manner that is mutually agreeable and in compliance with applicable Law, and shall in connection therewith execute such documents, agreements, applications, instruments, or other forms as reasonably required, and shall permit any such Stamp Taxes to be assessed and paid in accordance with applicable Law. For the avoidance of doubt, taxes imposed on the KO Shareholders with respect to any gain or income on the sale of the Shares to CIBR shall be borne exclusively by the KO Shareholders and the KO Shareholders shall be responsible for preparing and timely filing any tax returns required with respect to any such taxes subject to applicable withholding by CIBR, if any.

Section 8. Put Right .

8.1. CIBR Put Right Defined . Subject to Section 4.2(a) , at any time from the fifth (5th) anniversary of the date hereof until the sixth (6th) anniversary of the date hereof (the “ CIBR Put Period ”), CIBR shall have the right to sell all, but not less than all, of the Shares held by CIBR (the “ CIBR Put Shares ”) to the KO Shareholders at the purchase price (the “ Put Price ”) calculated in accordance with Exhibit B hereto (the “ CIBR Put Right ”).

8.2. Exercise of CIBR Put Right . CIBR may exercise the CIBR Put Right by giving written notice to the Company and the KO Shareholders of its intention to do so (the “ CIBR Put Notice ”), which CIBR Put Notice shall include CIBR’s estimate of the applicable Put Price (the

 

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Estimated Put Price ”) and copies of supporting calculations showing in reasonable detail how CIBR prepared the Estimated Put Price. Following delivery of the CIBR Put Notice by CIBR, the KO Shareholders shall have 30 days to review the Estimated Put Price proposed by CIBR and deliver notice of any objection to the Estimated Put Price to CIBR (the “ Put Review Period ”), and, if the KO Shareholders shall fail to deliver any such notice to CIBR within the Put Review Period, the Estimated Put Price proposed by CIBR in the CIBR Put Notice shall be the amount to be paid on the CIBR Put Closing Date in respect of the CIBR Put Shares (the “ Closing Date Put Price ”). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in the event that the KO Shareholders shall dispute the Estimated Put Price as set forth in the CIBR Put Notice during the Put Review Period, the KO Shareholders shall not be obligated to consummate the sale of the CIBR Put Shares pending resolution of such dispute pursuant to Section 9. The purchase of the CIBR Put Shares shall be consummated on the last day of the calendar month that is no earlier than 10 days after the date on which the Closing Date Put Price is finally determined in accordance with this Section 8.2 (the “ CIBR Put Closing Date ”). The CIBR Put Notice shall be and remain irrevocable through the CIBR Put Closing Date.

8.3. CIBR Put Closing . At the CIBR Put Closing Date, the KO Shareholders shall deliver to CIBR the Closing Date Put Price net of any applicable withholding (including the original or a certified copy of a receipt, or other evidence satisfactory to CIBR, evidencing payment thereof), and CIBR shall deliver to the KO Shareholders the CIBR Put Shares and all other documents required to effect the sale of the CIBR Put Shares, free of any liens, including appropriate documentation providing indemnities to the KO Shareholders regarding its title to the CIBR Put Shares in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the KO Shareholders. Within 45 days following the CIBR Put Closing Date (the “ Post Closing Put Review Period ” and together with the Call Review Period and the Put Review Period, a “ Review Period ”), either Shareholder may provide written notice to the other Shareholder that the Closing Date Put Price has not been calculated correctly, in which case such dispute shall be resolved pursuant to Section 9; provided , however , that in the event there was a dispute regarding the Estimated Put Price, then the Shareholders agree that (i) the Independent Accounting Firm that resolved such dispute shall be the same Independent Accounting Firm to resolve any dispute relating to the Closing Date Put Price and (ii) to the extent any issue relating to the Closing Date Put Price was either agreed upon between the Shareholders on or prior to the CIBR Put Closing Date or determined by the Independent Accounting Firm in calculating the Closing Date Put Price, then the review by such Independent Accounting Firm (with respect to such agreed or determined issue) shall be limited to verifying that the amount included in the Closing Date Put Price related to that issue accurately reflects the resolution of such issue. If the Closing Date Put Price is greater than the final Put Price as determined pursuant to Section 9, then CIBR shall pay to the KO Shareholders the amount of such difference no later than five Business Days following the date of determination. If the final Put Price as determined pursuant to Section 9 is greater than the Closing Date Put Price, then the KO Shareholders shall pay to CIBR the amount of such difference no later than five Business Days following the date of determination. The KO Shareholders and CIBR shall each pay one-half of any Stamp Taxes, whether levied on the KO Shareholders or CIBR. Unless otherwise required by applicable Laws, CIBR shall be responsible for preparing and timely filing any tax returns required with respect to any such Stamp Taxes. Payment of any such Stamp Taxes by the KO Shareholders to CIBR pursuant to this paragraph shall be made to CIBR no later than two Business Days before the due date of the applicable payment. CIBR shall provide the KO Shareholders with the tax returns required with respect to any Stamp Taxes and proof of payment within five Business Days following the payment of any such Stamp Tax. The KO Shareholders and CIBR shall cooperate with each other in order to minimize applicable Stamp Taxes in a manner that is mutually agreeable and in compliance with applicable Law, and shall in connection therewith execute such documents, agreements, applications, instruments, or other forms as reasonably required, and shall permit any such Stamp Taxes to be assessed and paid in accordance with applicable Law. For the avoidance of doubt, taxes imposed on CIBR with respect to any gain or income on the sale of the Shares to the KO Shareholders shall be borne exclusively by CIBR and CIBR shall be responsible for preparing and timely filing any tax returns required with respect to any such taxes subject to applicable withholding by KO Shareholders, if any.

 

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Section 9. Review Period . In the event the KO Shareholders timely deliver a notice of an objection to the Estimated Call Price, the Estimated Put Price or the Closing Date Put Price within a Review Period in accordance with the terms hereof, the KO Shareholders and CIBR shall in good faith attempt to reconcile their differences and specify any resolution in writing. Any definitive written resolution by CIBR and the KO Shareholders as to any such disputes shall be final, binding and conclusive on all of the Shareholders. If the KO Shareholders and CIBR are unable to resolve any such dispute within 15 Business Days after CIBR’s receipt of the objection notice, either of the KO Shareholders or CIBR may submit the items remaining in dispute for resolution to any of the New York offices of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited or PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP (either such firm, the “ Independent Accounting Firm ”). If Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited or PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP are unable or unwilling to serve as the Independent Accounting Firm, KO Shareholders and CIBR shall attempt to agree on another mutually acceptable firm to serve as the Independent Accounting Firm, provided that if the KO Shareholders or CIBR are not able to agree within 30 days after Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited or PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP, as the case may be, provides notice that it is unable or unwilling to serve, then either Shareholder may request the ICC International Centre for Expertise shall appoint the Independent Accounting Firm. Upon the selection of the Independent Accounting Firm, and in any event within five Business Days following such selection, the KO Shareholders and CIBR shall submit to such Independent Accounting Firm (with a copy to the KO Shareholders or CIBR, as the case may be) documentary materials and analyses that the KO Shareholders or CIBR, as the case may be, believe support their respective position relating to the calculation of the Estimated Call Price, the Estimated Put Price or the Closing Date Put Price, as the case may be, but excluding any work papers of independent certified public accountants. The Independent Accounting Firm shall, within 30 Business Days after receipt of all such submissions by the KO Shareholders and CIBR, make a determination of the amount of the Estimated Call Price, the Estimated Put Price or the Closing Date Put Price, as the case may be, in accordance with standards provided herein and deliver to the KO Shareholders and CIBR a written report (the “ Final Report ”) containing such Independent Accounting Firm’s determination of the Put Price or the Call Price, as the case may be, provided that failure to provide the Final Report within such time period shall not be a basis to challenge the Final Report. In resolving the amount of the Call Price or the Put Price, as the case may be, the Independent Accounting Firm shall not assign a value greater than the greatest value claimed by either the KO Shareholders or CIBR or less than the smallest value claimed by either the KO Shareholders or CIBR. The determinations of the Independent Accounting Firm that are contained in the Final Report shall be final, binding and conclusive on the Shareholders and may be entered and enforced as a final arbitral award in any court having jurisdiction. The fees and disbursements of the Independent Accounting Firm shall be paid equally by the KO Shareholders, on the one hand, and CIBR, on the other hand. The place of the proceedings shall be New York, New York, and the language of the proceedings shall be English.

Section 10. Remedies .

10.1. Covenants of the Company . The Company agrees to use its best efforts, within the requirements of applicable law, to ensure that the rights granted under this Agreement are effective and that the Shareholders enjoy the benefits of this Agreement. Such actions include, without limitation, the use of the Company’s best efforts to cause the nomination and election of the directors as provided in this Agreement.

10.2. Specific Enforcement . The parties hereto agree that monetary damages would not be an adequate remedy in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms. It is expressly agreed that the parties hereto shall be entitled to equitable relief, including injunctive relief and specific performance of the terms hereof, this being in addition to any other remedies to which they are entitled at law or in equity.

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Section 11. Term . This Agreement shall be effective as of the date hereof and shall continue in effect until the sale of all outstanding Shares to CIBR or the KO Shareholders pursuant to this Agreement. The Revised Articles and Bylaws shall be amended to reflect such termination.

Section 12. Confidentiality . Except to the extent provided pursuant to separate written agreements among the Shareholders and their Affiliates, each Shareholder agrees that it will keep confidential and will not disclose, divulge, or use for any purpose (other than to monitor its investment in the Company) any confidential information obtained from the Company or from each other or their respective Affiliates pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, unless such confidential information (a) is known or becomes known to the public in general (other than as a result of a breach of this Section 12 by such Shareholder), (b) is or has been independently developed or conceived by the Shareholder without use of the Company’s confidential information, (c) is or has been made known or disclosed to the Shareholder by a third party without a breach of any obligation of confidentiality such third party may have to the Company and (d) is required pursuant to public reporting obligations of the Shareholder or its Affiliates; provided , however , that a Shareholder may disclose confidential information (i) to its officers, directors, employees, attorneys, accountants, consultants, and other professionals, in each case, so long as such Persons are informed by such Shareholder of the confidential nature of such information and are directed by such Shareholder and agree to treat such confidential information confidentially; (ii) to any Affiliate, partner, member, shareholder, or wholly owned Subsidiary of such Shareholder in the ordinary course of business (such Persons in clauses (i) and (ii), “ Representatives ”), provided that such Shareholder informs such Representative that such information is confidential and directs such Representative to maintain the confidentiality of such information; (iii) to any relevant Governmental Authority as is reasonably required to obtain required regulatory approvals or (iv) as may otherwise be required by Law or stock exchange regulations, provided that the Shareholder promptly notifies the Company of such disclosure and takes reasonable steps to minimize the extent of any such required disclosure.

Section 13. Miscellaneous .

13.1. Additional Parties . If after the date of this Agreement the Company proposes to issue New Securities to any Person, the Company shall cause such Person, as a condition precedent to such issuance, to become a party to this Agreement by executing an Adoption Agreement, agreeing to be bound by and subject to the terms of this Agreement as a Shareholder and thereafter such person shall be deemed a Shareholder for all purposes under this Agreement.

13.2. Successors and Assigns .

(a) The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective successors and assigns of the parties. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any party other than the parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. This Agreement, and the rights and obligations of each Shareholder hereunder, may be assigned by such Shareholder to any person or entity to which Shares are transferred by such Shareholder as permitted herein; provided that such assignment of rights shall be contingent upon the transferee providing a written instrument to the Company notifying the Company of such transfer and assignment and agreeing in writing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

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13.3. Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York (without regard to principles of conflicts of law thereof that would cause the application of Laws of any other jurisdiction other than the State of New York), except to the extent any provision herein in respect of, or also contained in, the Company’s Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws is required to be governed by Philippines law.

13.4. Counterparts; Facsimile . This Agreement may be executed and delivered by facsimile signature and in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

13.5. Interpretation . The titles and subtitles used in this Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.”

13.6. Notices . Any notifications, notices, consents, requests or other communications under this Agreement shall be made in writing (including facsimile transmission and transmission via electronic mail) to the parties at the addresses shown below. Notifications, notices, consents, requests or other communications delivered as provided for in this Section 13.6 shall be deemed received on the date of receipt by the recipient thereof if received prior to 5:00 p.m. in the place of receipt and such day is a Business Day in the place of receipt; provided that (a) no such notification, notice, consent, request or other communication transmitted via electronic mail shall be deemed received unless and until such notification, notice, consent, request or communication is received by means of facsimile transmission or mail and (b) any such notification, notice, consent, request or other communication delivered to CIBR (other than by facsimile transmission or transmission by electronic mail) shall be deemed received by CIBR on the later of (x) the date of receipt thereof by CIBR at its address in Spain shown below and (y) the date of receipt thereof by CIBR at its address in Mexico shown below. Otherwise, any such notification, notice, consent, request or communication shall be deemed not to have been received until the next succeeding Business Day in the place of receipt.

If to the Company:

Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc.

King’s Court Building II, 4th Floor

2129 Chino Roces Avenue

Makati City – Philippines

Attention: Chief Executive Officer

If to CIBR:

Controladora de Inversiones en Bebidas Refrescantes, S.L.

Calle Ercilla 26, piso 6,

Bilbao 48011 – Spain

Attention: Leopoldo Fernández Zugazabeitia

 

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Tel. No. +34 946 793 394

Facsimile No. +34 946 793 672

Email: leopoldo@zugazabeitia.com

and

Controladora de Inversiones en Bebidas Refrescantes, S

c/o Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V.

Mario Pani 100, piso 7,

Col. Santa Fe Cuajimalpa,

Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos

México, D.F. 05348 – México

Attention: Chief Financial Officer

Tel. No. +52 55 5081-5109

Facsimile No. +52 55 5292 3475

Email: hector.trevino@kof.com.mx

with a copy to:

Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V.

Mario Pani 100, piso 7,

Col. Santa Fe Cuajimalpa,

Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos

México, D.F. 05348 – México

Attention: General Counsel

Tel. No + 52 55 5081-5297

Facsimile No. +52 55 5292-3473

Email: carlosluis.diaz@kof.com.mx

If to the KO Shareholders:

Coca-Cola South Asia Holdings, Inc. and

Coca-Cola Holdings (Overseas) Limited

c/o The Coca-Cola Company

One Coca-Cola Plaza

Atlanta, Georgia 30313 – United States of America

Attention: Chief Financial Officer

Facsimile No. +1 404 676 8621

Email: gfayard@coca-cola.com

with a copy to:

The Coca-Cola Company

One Coca-Cola Plaza

Atlanta, Georgia 30313 – United States of America

Attention: General Counsel

Facsimile No. + 1 404 676 6209

13.7. Amendment and Waiver . Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing signed on behalf of each of the parties

 

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hereto. Except as otherwise provided herein, no modification, amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, and no giving of any consent provided for hereunder, shall be effective unless such modification, amendment, waiver or consent is set forth in an instrument in writing signed on behalf of the parties hereto.

13.8. Delays or Omissions . No delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to any party under this Agreement, upon any breach or default of any other party under this Agreement, shall impair any such right, power or remedy of such non-breaching or non-defaulting party nor shall it be construed to be a waiver of any such breach or default, or an acquiescence therein, or of or in any similar breach or default thereafter occurring; nor shall any waiver of any single breach or default be deemed a waiver of any other breach or default previously or thereafter occurring. Any waiver, permit, consent or approval of any kind or character on the part of any party of any breach or default under this Agreement, or any waiver on the part of any party of any provisions or conditions of this Agreement, must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent specifically set forth in such writing. All remedies, either under this Agreement or by law or otherwise afforded to any party, shall be cumulative and not alternative.

13.9. Severability . It is the intention of the parties that the provisions of this Agreement be enforced to the fullest extent permissible under applicable Law. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof in any jurisdiction will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder hereof in that jurisdiction or the validity or enforceability of this Agreement, including that provision, in any other jurisdiction. To the extent permitted by applicable Law, each party waives any provision of applicable Law that renders any provision hereof prohibited or unenforceable in any respect. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable for any reason, it shall be amended rather than voided with terms having as near as possible the same commercial effect in order to achieve, to the extent possible, the original intent of the parties.

13.10. Entire Agreement . This Agreement (including the Exhibits and Schedules hereto) and the Purchase Agreement (including the exhibits and schedules thereto) constitute the full and entire understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede and preempt any prior understandings, agreements or representations by or among the parties, written or oral, that may have related to the subject matter hereof in any way.

13.11. Manner of Voting . The voting of Shares pursuant to this Agreement may be effected in person, by proxy, by written consent or in any other manner permitted by applicable Law.

13.12. Further Assurances . At any time or from time to time after the date hereof, the parties agree to cooperate with each other, and at the request of any other party, to execute and deliver any further instruments or documents and to take all such further action as the other party may reasonably request in order to evidence or effectuate the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and to otherwise carry out the intent of the parties hereunder.

13.13. Dispute Resolution .

(a) The Shareholders shall first attempt to resolve amicably any dispute among the Shareholders arising out of or relating to this Agreement (including but not limited to the breach, termination, validity or interpretation thereof) or the Company (each, a “ Dispute ”); provided , however , that the definition of “Dispute” shall not include, and this Section 13.13 shall not apply to any dispute covered under Section 4.2 , any dispute with respect to the Put Price under Section 8 (which dispute shall be governed pursuant to such section) or any dispute arising exclusively out of any agreement (other than this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement)

 

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between the Company and the KO Shareholders or any of their Affiliates (which disputes shall be subject to the provisions of such agreements). In the event of a Dispute, the Shareholders shall cause their respective representatives (one representative of CIBR and one representative of the KO Shareholders) to meet in person or through a telephone conference, no later than 5 Business Days after the Dispute is submitted to them in writing by any of the Shareholders (the “ Dispute Notice ”), to attempt, diligently, to reach an agreement regarding such issue. If, for any reason, the representatives of the Shareholders are unable to reach an agreement within 20 Business Days after the receipt of the Dispute Notice, the Dispute shall be subject to arbitration, according to the provisions of this Section 13.13 .

(b) If, for any reason, the Shareholders do not reach an agreement on a Dispute within the period established above, any such Dispute shall be submitted for final resolution to arbitration under the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (“ ICC ” and “ ICC Rules ”) before an arbitration tribunal consisting of three arbitrators. CIBR, on the one hand, and the KO Shareholders jointly, on the other hand, shall each nominate one arbitrator pursuant to the ICC Rules, and the third arbitrator, who shall serve as president of the arbitration tribunal, shall be nominated by the two arbitrators so nominated within 30 days of confirmation of their appointments. Any arbitrator who is not timely nominated, shall be appointed by the ICC Court of Arbitration in accordance with the ICC Rules. The place of arbitration shall be in New York, New York, and all arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in the English language. The costs of the arbitration shall be apportioned by the tribunal in the arbitration award.

(c) By agreeing to ICC arbitration, the Shareholders do not intend to deprive any court of competent jurisdiction of its ability to (i) issue any form of provisional remedy, including but not limited to a preliminary injunction or attachment in aid of the arbitration or (ii) order any interim or conservatory measure to preserve the status quo or prevent irreparable harm. A request for a provisional remedy or interim or conservatory measure by Shareholder to a court shall not be deemed a waiver of the agreement to ICC arbitration.

(d) The Shareholders agree that an arbitral tribunal appointed hereunder may exercise jurisdiction with respect to both this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement. The Parties consent to the consolidation of arbitrations commenced hereunder and/or under one or more Ancillary Agreements as follows. If two or more arbitrations are commenced hereunder and/or under one or more Ancillary Agreements, any Shareholder named as claimant or respondent in any of these arbitrations may petition any arbitral tribunal appointed in these arbitrations for an order that the several arbitrations be consolidated in a single arbitration before that arbitral tribunal (a “ Consolidation Order ”). In deciding whether to make such a Consolidation Order, that arbitral tribunal shall consider whether the several arbitrations raise common issues of law or fact and whether to consolidate the several arbitrations would serve the interests of justice and efficiency. If before a Consolidation Order is made by an arbitral tribunal with respect to another arbitration, arbitrators have already been appointed in that other arbitration, in the event that such arbitration is consolidated into another arbitration, their appointment shall terminate upon the making of such Consolidation Order and they are deemed to be functus officio . Such termination is without prejudice to: (i) the validity of any acts done or orders made by them prior to the termination, (ii) their entitlement to be paid their proper fees and disbursements, (iii) the date when any claim or defense was raised for the purpose of applying any limitation bar or any like rule or provision, (iv) evidence adduced and admissible before termination, which evidence shall be admissible in arbitral proceedings after the Consolidation Order, and (v) the Parties’ entitlement to legal and other costs incurred before termination. In the event of two or more conflicting Consolidation Orders, the Consolidation Order that was made by the arbitral tribunal appointed first in time shall prevail and the arbitral tribunal for such arbitration shall serve as the tribunal for the consolidated arbitrations.

 

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(e) The award rendered by the arbitrators shall be final and binding on the Shareholders. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(f) Except as may be required by Law or Governmental Authority, the Shareholders agree to maintain confidentiality as to all aspects of any arbitration, including its existence and results, except that nothing herein shall prevent any Shareholder from disclosing information regarding such arbitration for purposes of proceedings to enforce this clause or to enforce the award or for purposes of seeking provisional remedies from a court of competent jurisdiction. The Shareholders further agree to obtain the arbitrators’ agreement to preserve the confidentiality of any arbitration.

(g) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the arbitration provisions set forth herein, and any arbitration conducted thereunder, shall be governed exclusively by the Federal Arbitration Act, Title 9 United States Code, to the exclusion of any state or municipal law of arbitration.

[Signature Page Follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Shareholders Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

COCA-COLA BOTTLERS PHILIPPINES, INC.
By:  

LOGO

 

 

Name:  

FRANCISCO DEL MUNDO

Title:  

CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

CONTROLADORA DE INVERSIONES EN BEBIDAS REFRESCANTES, S.L.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

COCA-COLA SOUTH ASIA HOLDINGS, INC.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

COCA-COLA HOLDINGS (OVERSEAS) LIMITED
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

[ Signature Page to Shareholders Agreement ]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Shareholders Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

COCA-COLA BOTTLERS PHILIPPINES, INC.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

CONTROLADORA DE INVERSIONES EN BEBIDAS REFRESCANTES, S.L.
By:  

LOGO

 

 

Name:  

Leopoldo Fernández Zugazabeitia

Title:  

Attorney-in-fact

COCA-COLA SOUTH ASIA HOLDINGS, INC.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

COCA-COLA HOLDINGS (OVERSEAS) LIMITED
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

[ Signature Page to Shareholders Agreement ]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Shareholders Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

COCA-COLA BOTTLERS PHILIPPINES, INC.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

CONTROLADORA DE INVERSIONES EN BEBIDAS REFRESCANTES, S.L.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

COCA-COLA SOUTH ASIA HOLDINGS, INC.

By:

 

 

LOGO

 

     

Name:  

Kathy N. Waller

Title:  

Vice President and Controller

COCA-COLA HOLDINGS (OVERSEAS) LIMITED

By:

 

 

LOGO

 

     

Name:  

Kathy N. Waller

Title:  

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

[ Signature Page to Shareholders Agreement ]


Exhibit A

Calculation of Call Price

For purposes of Section 7.1 of this Agreement, the Call Price to be paid by CIBR for the CIBR Call Shares upon exercise of the CIBR Call Right will be an amount equal to: (i) the product of (x) the Base Company Purchase Price and (y) 0.49, plus (ii) the KO Equity Contribution Amount, plus (iii) the KO Indebtedness Amount.

The following terms used in this Exhibit A and in Exhibit B shall have the following meanings:

(i) “ Adjusted Purchase Price ” means the Purchase Price (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), as adjusted by any Post-Closing Adjustment Items (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

(ii) “ Base Company Purchase Price ” shall mean, as of any date of determination, an amount equal to the sum of (x) the Adjusted Purchase Price plus (y) interest thereon accrued at the Carry Rate from the date hereof through the CIBR Call Closing Date divided by 0.51.

(iii) “ Carry Rate ” shall be an amount equal to 3.75% per annum.

(iv) “ KO Equity Contribution Amount ” shall mean (i) the aggregate of amount of equity contributions funded to the Company by the KO Shareholders in their capacity as shareholders of the Company from the date hereof through the CIBR Call Closing Date plus (ii) with respect to each equity contribution, interest thereon accrued at the Carry Rate from the date of funding of such equity contribution until the CIBR Call Closing Date; provided , however , that the KO Equity Contribution Amount shall exclude the aggregate amount of any equity contributions of Sellers (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) to the extent consisting of payments under indemnification obligation of Sellers under Article IX of the Purchase Agreement.

(v) “ KO Indebtedness Amount ” shall mean the total amount of Debt of the Company and its Subsidiaries (including accrued interest thereon) owed to the KO Shareholders or any of their Affiliates that is outstanding as of the CIBR Call Closing Date.

 

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Exhibit B

Calculation of Put Price

For purposes of Section 8.1 of this Agreement, the Put Price to be paid by the KO Shareholders for the CIBR Put Shares upon exercise of the CIBR Put Right will be an amount equal to: (i) the product of (x) the CIBR Base Purchase Price less Company Net Debt and (y) 0.51, plus (ii) the CIBR Equity Contribution Amount, plus (iii) the CIBR Indebtedness Amount.

The following terms used in this Exhibit B shall have the following meanings:

(i) “ CIBR Base Purchase Price ” shall mean an amount equal to the product of (x) the Consolidated EBITDA as of the CIBR Put Closing Date and (y) an amount equal to US$1,350,000,000 divided by the Consolidated EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2012, provided that the CIBR Base Purchase Price shall not be greater than US$1,350,000,000.

(ii) “ CIBR Equity Contribution Amount ” shall mean (x) the aggregate of amount of equity contributions funded to the Company by CIBR in its capacity as a shareholder of the Company following the date hereof through the CIBR Put Closing Date plus (y) with respect to each equity contribution, interest thereon accrued at the Carry Rate from the date of funding of such equity contribution until the CIBR Put Closing Date; provided , however , that the CIBR Equity Contribution Amount shall exclude the aggregate amount of any equity contributions of CIBR funded by Sellers to the extent consisting of payments under indemnification obligation of Sellers under Article IX of the Purchase Agreement.

(iii) “ CIBR Indebtedness Amount ” shall mean the total amount of Debt of the Company and its Subsidiaries (including accrued interest thereon) owed to CIBR that is outstanding as of the CIBR Put Closing Date.

(iv) “ Closing Net Working Capital ” means, as of the CIBR Put Closing Date, (i) the consolidated current assets (including cash) of the Company and its Subsidiaries minus (ii) the consolidated current liabilities of the Company and its Subsidiaries, in each case, calculated and adjusted in accordance with GAAP applied on a basis consistent with past practice. For the avoidance of doubt, (a) the general ledger accounts of the Company and its Subsidiaries constituting “current assets” and “current liabilities” shall be the same accounts (or any successor accounts) as those set forth on Annex E of the Purchase Agreement and used for purposes of calculating “Net Working Capital” under the Purchase Agreement and (b) Closing Net Working Capital shall not include any Debt, intercompany payables or receivables or deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities.

(v) “ Company Net Debt ” means, as of the CIBR Put Closing Date, the total amount, in U.S. Dollars, of (x) Debt for Borrowed Money of the Company and its Subsidiaries owed to Persons other than the Shareholders or any of their Affiliates that is outstanding as of such date plus (y) the Underfunded Pension Amount as of such date minus (z) the amount, whether positive or negative, equal to the Closing Net Working Capital minus the Normalized Net Working Capital. To the extent any such Debt for Borrowed Money is denominated in Philippine Pesos, such Debt for Borrowed Money shall be converted to U.S. Dollars, calculated using the PDS AM Weighted Average as found on the Philippines Dealer Exchange Index (“PDEX”) for such date of determination.

(vi) “ Consolidated EBITDA ” means, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Purchase Agreement, with respect to any date of determination, the Company’s consolidated operating income for the last twelve (12) monthly period prior to such date of determination as shown by the line item “Operating Income” in the usual form of GAAP-compliant financial statements for the relevant

 

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reporting period, in US Dollars, but subject to adjustment as set out in (a)-(k), to the extent such items have been included in the line item “Operating Income,” in each case in compliance with GAAP and past practice:

(a) any depreciation and amortization charge, provision or expense; including the amortization of bottles and cases shall be added back;

(b) any interest expense (including fees or penalties incurred in connection with third party borrowings or the issue of guarantees and letters of credit) and including any expenses under any interest rate hedging agreement or foreign exchange hedging agreement shall be added back and any interest income and any gains under any interest rate hedging agreement or foreign exchange hedging agreement shall be deducted;

(c) any income tax expense or any deferred tax charges arising for such period shall be added back and any income resulting from a rebate or refund of income tax or any deferred tax income shall be deducted;

(d) any realized or unrealized foreign exchange losses in relation to foreign exchange hedge instruments shall be added back and any realized or unrealized foreign exchange gains from such instruments shall be deducted;

(e) any realized or unrealized loss in relation to interest rate hedging agreements shall be added back and any realized or unrealized gains from such instruments shall be deducted;

(f) any losses on disposition of property, plant and equipment or any impairment charges in respect of such property, plant and equipment shall be added back and any gains on the disposition of such property, plant and equipment shall be deducted;

(g) any downward revaluation of fixed assets or any write-offs of bottles, containers and pallets outside of the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice shall be added back, and any upward revaluation of fixed assets shall be deducted;

(h) the following items (without duplication) shall be excluded:

(i) extraordinary, exceptional or unusual items;

(ii) items that do not pertain to the relevant reporting period ( e.g. , a reversal of a provision), provided that the exclusion of such items from any reporting period was consented to by the KO Directors, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided , further , that, without limiting the consent right of the KO Directors in the foregoing proviso, the failure to consent to any such exclusion by the KO Directors shall not be deemed to be unreasonably withheld with respect to the reversal of any provision that is not in the ordinary course of business;

(iii) items that are unrelated to the business operations of the Company; or

(iv) items that are non-recurring in nature (taking into consideration the ordinary course of business of the Company), including restructuring expenses, the incurrence of which was consented to by the KO Directors, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed;

 

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(i) any expense and deducting any gain attributable to the translation of foreign currency loans shall be added back;

(j) any income attributable to minority interests (i) not related to the business of the Company shall be excluded and (ii) related to the business of the Company shall be included; provided that any such minority interests related to the business of the Company were either acquired prior to the date of this Agreement or acquired after the date of this Agreement pursuant to a transaction that was consented to by the KO Directors, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed; and

(k) any economic support payments provided by Affiliates of the KO Shareholders to the Company shall be excluded.

For the avoidance of any doubt, with respect to the foregoing definition, (i) consistent with GAAP, the income statement and cash flow statement items are translated at the average exchange for the specific timeframe being measured ( e.g. , quarterly or annual average foreign exchange rate), while balance sheet and other items are measured at a single point in time are translated at the closing spot foreign exchange rate for the date of the balance sheet item shown, (ii) any references to property, plant and equipment in the foregoing definition shall include real estate property, and (iii) to the extent the consent of the KO Directors is required for the purpose of determining whether to make any adjustment to the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that the agreement by the KO Directors on any Annual Business Plan that expressly includes the item subject to such adjustment shall constitute the consent of the KO Directors for purposes of this definition.

(vii) “ Consumption Days ” means the number of calendar days in the month in which the CIBR Put Closing Date shall occur.

(viii) “ Cost of Sales ” means the consolidated cost of sales of the Company and its Subsidiaries for the calendar month in which the CIBR Put Closing Date shall occur, as would be shown by the line item “Cost of Sales” in the usual form of GAAP-compliant financial statements for such period, in U.S. Dollars.

(ix) “ Debt for Borrowed Money ” means of any Person at any date shall mean, without duplication, (a) all indebtedness of such Person as of such date for borrowed money or for the deferred purchase price of property acquired more than 12 months prior to such date (including principal and accrued but unpaid interest and fees), (b) all indebtedness of such Person under capital leases (as determined in accordance with GAAP as in existence on the date hereof), (c) other than with respect to trade accounts payables that are not overdue by more than 12 months, all obligations of such Person as an account party or applicant under or in respect of letters of credit, letters of guarantee, surety bonds, bankers’ acceptances or similar arrangements (solely to the extent drawn and outstanding), and (d) any other indebtedness of such Person as of such date that is evidenced by a note, bond, debenture or similar instrument or commercial paper made or issued by such Person, and in each case, accrued, but unpaid, interest thereon.

(x) “ Net Sales Revenue ” means the consolidated net sales revenue of the Company and its Subsidiaries for the calendar month in which the CIBR Put Closing Date shall occur, as would be shown by the line item “Net Sales Revenue” in the usual form of GAAP-compliant financial statements for such period, in U.S. Dollars.

(xi) “ Normalized Cash ” means the amount equal to (a) the product of (i) 5 multiplied by (ii) Net Sales Revenue, divided by (b) Consumption Days.

 

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(xii) “ Normalized Inventory ” means the amount equal to (a) the product of (i) 64 multiplied by (ii) Cost of Sales, divided by (b) Consumption Days.

(xiii) “ Normalized Net Working Capital ” means the aggregate of (a) the sum of Normalized Cash, Normalized Trade Accounts Receivable, Normalized Inventory and Normalized Prepayments minus (b) Normalized Trade Accounts Payable.

(xiv) “ Normalized Prepayments ” means the amount equal to (a) the product of (i) 36 multiplied by (ii) Net Sales Revenue, divided by (b) Consumption Days.

(xv) “ Normalized Trade Accounts Payable ” means the amount equal to (a) the product of (i) 70 multiplied by (ii) the sum of Cost of Sales and Operating Expenses, divided by (b) Consumption Days.

(xvi) “ Normalized Trade Accounts Receivable ” means the amount equal to (a) the product of (i) 30 multiplied by (ii) Net Sales Revenue, divided by (b) Consumption Days.

(xvii) “ Operating Expenses ” means the consolidated operating expenses of the Company and its Subsidiaries for the calendar month in which the CIBR Put Closing Date shall occur, as would be shown by the line items “Direct Marketing Expenses” and “Other Operating Expenses” (including “Sales & Distribution Expenses” and “Field Administrative Expenses”, which appear as line items between “Gross Profit” and “Operating Income,” in the usual form of GAAP-compliant financial statements for such period, in U.S. Dollars. For the avoidance of doubt, the definition of “Operating Expenses” shall exclude line items for “Restructuring” and “Other Gains and Losses.”

(xviii) “ Pension Plan Deficit ” has the meaning set forth in the Purchase Agreement.

(xix) “ Underfunded Pension Amount ” means, as of the date of determination, the aggregate amount of any unfunded pension benefit obligations of the Company and its Subsidiaries, on a projected benefit obligation basis (as defined under GAAP), applied consistent with past practice, including the use of actuarial assumptions (it being acknowledged and agreed that the KO Shareholders, after considering inflation and other factors at such time, assumed that salaries would increase at a rate of 5% per annum in determining the Pension Plan Deficit) that are economically consistent with those used by the KO Shareholders in determining the Pension Plan Deficit in the Purchase Agreement.

 

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Exhibit C

KO-KOF – Philippine System White Paper

OVERVIEW

Since the BIG acquisition in 2007, the Philippine system has made progress in stabilizing volume and regaining share through heavy investment in Sparkling marketing, aggressive horizontal growth, acceleration of CDE deployment, large investments in our sales force and production infrastructure. However, progress has not been enough and system profitability remains unsustainable.

After the very challenging 2011 which saw a -9% volume shortfall, 2012 is off to a good start and we are on track to achieve our FY target of +6.8% volume growth, we believe that there is still a lot to be done to make sure that growth will be consistent and sustained. In the light of the potential refranchising of the bottling operations to Coca-Cola FEMSA we are taking a look at ourselves and reassessing what needs to improve and what needs to be changed.

We (KO and KOF) believe that the Philippines, is still full of potential waiting to be tapped. This is the purpose of this plan – to create a clear, executable roadmap that will take the System to our ultimate goal which is to “Be an Economically Sustainable Business with Undisputable NARTD Leadership” while capturing our fair share of the profit along the value chain.

Macro-economic environment:

Overall outlook remains positive for the Philippines in spite of some potential risks from global headwinds. Growth over the next three years will continue to be supported by the two key pillars of the economy – private consumption and remittances from overseas Filipino workers. Although these two factors will allow the economy to grow at an estimated average of 4% to 5% per year, it will also require the government to spur stronger investment-led growth, monetary stability, improved political situation and strong anti-corruption measures.

Several institutions have actually cited the long-term potential of the country with long-term per capita GDP growth of approximately 5.5% p.a. positioning the Philippines as one of the world’s largest economies in the 21st century. Although we expect to see a growth in the middle class (+6 MM for 2015) that will seek new consumption alternatives at better pricing, poverty and unemployment will still be a lingering reality with the bulk of consumers coming from the bottom of the pyramid thus requiring an affordable proposition from us.

Consumer outlook:

Population is expected to sustain 1.8% annual growth in the next years and cross the 100MM mark by 2014. The teen segment will continue to be largest age group, increasing to 20MM by 2015, followed by young adults (18MM), adults (15MM) and 50+ (16MM). In terms of socio-economic class, more than 80% of population will continue to be in the DE segments but with a growing middle class segment vs. today (from 12% to 18% in 2015).

Filipinos in general are optimistic about the future, and sources of happiness, concerns, and aspirations are expected to remain the same in the coming years. However, optimism will likely vary across regions.

 

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Competitive landscape:

The Philippines competitive landscape is a mix of strong local and large multinational players. In Sparkling, Pepsi and Asia Refreshment Corporation (RC) are the primary competitors, while Nestle, Universal Robina (C2) and Asia Brewery Inc. (Cobra) are the major Stills players. (See Annex 1 for details)

Customer and channel evolution:

Shopping habits will continue to evolve with increasing focus on value and convenience. While Sari-Sari Stores (Traditional Trade) will remain important and will continue to be the largest segment in the next years, Convenience Stores, at Work and HORECA channels will grow faster than Sari-Sari Stores. (See Annex 2 for Channel Gross Profit Opportunity Map)

KO-KOF JOINT BUSINESS PLAN

In Q1 2012, we started the joint system planning process between KO and KOF to establish a joint System Vision for 2020, align on the key strategic pillars and priorities for the next 3 years that will create the basis for a sustainable profitable system in the long term, and key actions and detailed plans for the next 18 months. The text below reflects the main conclusions of the joint process.

2020 VISION

We have an aligned 2020 Vision that set the foundations for the Philippines to become a 1 Bn UCS market in the next 10 years while it becomes a profitable growth market. This implies a 6.2% (CAGR 2012-15) through relentless focus on our key strategic imperatives.

STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES

As a result of the highly iterative and collaborative process between KO and KOF, we have agreed on the following critical strategic areas and imperatives:

 

LOGO

 

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Winning Brand Portfolio

Over the next few years, focus is the name of the game. From 2012-2015, ~79% of RTD industry incremental volume and ~76% of the RTD industry gross profit pools are expected to be in Sparkling, Juice and Water. Therefore, we will focus efforts around three big bets:

1) Accelerate Core Sparkling

Build Sparkling core habits by shifting from a two-cola paradigm to a true portfolio play. We will transform our brand growth strategy from a basic thrust of recruitment and frequency to one big continuum of driving “recruitment into habit.” Our opportunity is to ensure we continue to maintain our consumption frequency as we fuel our pipeline with active recruitment. Within this Sparkling focus we will redefine the role of POP to be that of a true fighter with a focus in Wholesalers that will allow us to focus our main efforts behind brand Coca-Cola and Core Flavors (Sprite and Royal).

For Brand Coca-Cola we have used RFR to de-code a granular understanding of how we will build for future success with 3 key strategies: (1)  actively building everyday drinker frequency, (2)  Recruit two generations of youth from other brands (RC Cola) by 2012, and (3)  Protect our consumption base while strengthening and shaping category perceptions. This is all underscored by the core imperative of ACCELERATING brand love, especially in GMA and Luzon amongst teens, where we have a weaker position than in Visayas and Mindanao.

We will strengthen current areas of brand’s competitive advantage while adding new ones that will make Coca-Cola the most preferred and daily consumed beverage in the Philippines.

 

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Based on the strategic imperatives for brand Coca-Cola, our key building blocks and initiatives for the brand are:

 

 

# 1: National “Daily” Frequency Acceleration. We will continue to be focused on growing brand love, delivering “everyday value” as we de-centralize our ownership from just “dinner and weekends” to “everyday food moments” across day parts.

 

 

# 2: Youth Recruitment into Habit. A holistic approach to win the next generation of teens as we consolidate our gains from our recruitment efforts these past years, and with an aggressive strategy to move the market into ONE WAYS

 

 

# 3: Marketing the Category. Our goal is to Grow & Accelerate the Sparkling category by educating stakeholders on sparkling benefits, enhancing the positives and addressing the negatives by engaging them with lear messages thru the right funnel (National)

Unleashing the Flavors Opportunity (Sprite and Royal). The Flavors category in the Philippines is still under-developed vs. Pacific and Global average. For Perspective – Global Flavors contribution is 44% and Pacific Flavors contribution 47%, while Philippines Flavors contribution is only 35%. The case for Flavors will focus on: (1)  Provide incremental growth to Colas, (2)  Support Coca-Cola in driving our recruitment into habit agenda, (3)  Source value from under-leveraged Sparkling need states, (4)  Offer a flanker role to limit expansion of RC Cola/Mt Dew, (5)  Deliver system incremental profit

Based on the strategic imperatives for Core Flavors, our key building blocks and initiatives are:

#1: Recruit new generation of drinkers via a clear and compelling brand ideas, media investment and continuity

Sprite : Sudden Refreshment (product) delivered with attitude (true self-expression)

Royal : Play (Kulit) with Permissibility (B Vitamins)

#2: Availability, BPPC diversity in line with Coke – see BPPC section

#3: A Portfolio approach to target Mountain Dew (our closest competitor in Flavors). We will unleash a portfolio approach (Coke-energizing uplift + Sprite- reframe MD with its edgy, honest attitude + Sparkle-flavor profile). Additionally, we will focus on their key packages (750ml RGB and 12oz) ensuring that our BPPC framework nullifies these advantages.

2) Build scale and value in Juice

Minute Maid: In 2013, Minute Maid will emerge from Pulpy to a true trademark that captures opportunities across the consumer pyramid – with the introduction of Minute Maid Fresh and Minute Maid Nutriboost.

Minute Maid Pulpy will capture volume and value opportunities in the ABC SEC, with focus on modern trade. It will continue to play a “profit driver” role for the KO portfolio, by offering higher value. Minute Maid Pulpy will be in a stronger position to grow with improvements on the product (China formulation + improved pulp quality) and an evolved consumer proposition. The focus, therefore, is:

#1: Improved product bundle (China formulation + improved pulp quality) and new flavors (Mango, Pineapple

#2: Drive trial (especially amongst ABC) and consumption through a stronger benefit driven consumer proposition

#3: Drive SOVI in Modern Trade (displays and merchandising)

 

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Minute Maid Fresh will capture volume in the CD SEC, with in-home + purposeful nutrition as the single biggest opportunity. While RTD Juices are highly profitable and plays in this space, the segment has continued to be dominated by low value RTD offerings in Doy packs led by Zesto, with price being one of the biggest barriers to gaining accessibility. Minute Maid Fresh will offer low income consumers an opportunity to enjoy a more natural and delicious juice drink (vs. powders and doy), fortified with vitamins and thus delivering the right benefits that their family needs at an affordable price. We are looking to launch a multi-serve PET 800mL pack targeting a price range of P25 and a single serve PET pack at P10.

3) Build scale and improve our position in Hydration

In hydration, we will build off our strong foundation in base water by focusing on Wilkins brand to create scale and differentiation through the introduction of Wilkins Ilohas purified water (In practical terms it means keeping Viva on the shelf in MT in order to protect and maximize our SOVI, whilst we invest and expand the Wilkins footprint.) Key Building Blocks are:

#1 : Reinforce Wilkins need to continue protecting its right to price with its TRUST equity

#2: Launch different price point SKU offerings to ensure capture of different consumption opportunities

#3: Launch Wilkins in purified format to capture on-the-go routine refreshment opportunity amongst young adults

4) Play to distract / capture fair share in Tea, Energy, Sports and Powders

Energy: Despite our recent poor performance in this category (our brand, Samurai, has no right to win vs. competition due to its losing formulation, parity pricing, parity proposition, poor brand perception, lower retail margin for SSS and no DMI support) we are bullish on the future of Energy. We evaluated several options to strengthen our play (including a spoiler strategy with Samurai and Cobra acquisition) and believe that the introduction of Burn has the best potential. It bundle tested better than Samurai. The brand name, Burn, has positive associations compared to Samurai, and the 25/7 concept showed strong potential among the blue-collar workforce. The strawberry formulation has tested parity vs. Sting and the gold formulation tested parity to Cobra (the market leader). Should the BURN bundle show positive results, then the focus would be PET and CVS/ Modern Trade, given our desire to keep our traditional trade portfolio simple and focused.

Tea: In 2012, faced with the BPW Asia re-scoping, the KO tea portfolio underwent a major overhaul from a dual tea brand in Real Leaf and Nestea to a consolidation of one tea trademark in Real Leaf. With focus in Modern Trade, Real Leaf now has two tea lines in its portfolio – green tea and black tea. This allows KO to leverage on the healthy footprint and shift consumers to natural tea space to build a true tea culture in the Philippines. We will build Real Leaf as the purposeful health booster beverage for Filipinos. The guiding principles in the redefinition of the brand role are: 1) to ensure that it is complementary to our KO portfolio and not intrinsically competing in the same space as our core business; 2) to bring in realism on the ability to win in the category; 3) tap into the biggest weakness of C2. Our key building blocks will refocus efforts towards a more niche ABC adult market (20 to 39) in modern trade:

#1: Capture revenue with premium tea in modern trade

#2: Create new tea innovations to reinforced better tea heritage – white tea, herbal tea, different flavor mixes of green and black teas, tea detox

#3: Maintain mass black tea in on-premise channels

 

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Powders: While we have managed to marginally improve powders profitability through various supply chain initiatives, from a System perspective, it is less profitable compared to our other core categories and adversely impacts some of our more profitable brands – particularly Sparkling and RTD Juice. Our strategy therefore will be to “play to stay” with a goal of maintaining current volumes with brand investment limited to new flavor introductions and tactical promotional offers. We also have the opportunity to review a “spoiler play” in RTD tea where our EOC footprint is very small and we have the ability to distract the key player in Nestea.

We will continue to push and seek the optimal RTM and Supply Chain, including the potential establishment of an independent “internal sponsor” for the business within the Bottler, to ensure that the powders business has minimal distraction to our core focus and effort areas.

 

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RGM

An effective RGM plan in the Philippines needs to start with revenue management in Traditional Trade (focused on SSS), which by 2015 will still account for 70% of the country’s volume. We have defined three core pillars of our RGM strategy: (1) profitability through availability and mix, (2) segmented execution of simplified OPPPC bundles, and (3) revised pricing approach & commercial policies.

 

1) Profitability through availability and mix: We will drive growth and profitability through a simplified Core Sparkling line up in Sari-Sari Stores

 

 

Competitive Areas:

 

   

Sakto 200ml as an RGB entry pack for Coke (at the same price as RC 240ml), 8oz entry pack for Sprite and RTO; complemented with a 300ml PET at 10Php introduction price and supported by substantial launch efforts.

 

   

Our focus in multi-serve will be twofold: 1) increasing availability of Kasalo 750ml RGB (first Coca-Cola, then also Sprite and Royal) to promote in-home consumption and defend against RC 800ml RGB and 2) Continue to expand 1.5L PET.

 

   

The expansion will be supported by key changes in commercial policy to make then competitive in the distribution system

 

   

We will focus Pop cola on distribution through wholesale, focusing our competitive actions on RC’s distribution system rather than their outlet base.

 

 

Non-Competitive Areas:

 

   

Single Serve: We will focus on a combination of 200ml (VIS) or 8oz (MIN) and 12oz RGB, while launching 300ml PET as we expand PET capacity in Visayas and Mindanao.

 

   

Multi-Serve: we will continue to nourish 1L RGB while expanding MS PET.

 

 

Our focus on fewer skus will allow us to simplify the picture of success. We will also continue to make investments in both marketing and availability programs to drive our key OBPPC, with focus on Core Sparkling (led by Coke), water and juice.

 

2) Segmented execution of simplified OPPPC bundles: To drive focused execution at the point of sale of our OPPPC bundles, we will also simplify the outlet segmentation: Outlets with 14phc (industry) and above (10phc KO) will be Direct Outlets; outlets below that threshold will be Indirect Outlets (cf. RTM section). Direct Outlets will carry the full General Trade OBPPC while Indirect Outlets will carry the Core Sparkling pivot packs + Pop Cola + MM Fresh + Wilkins.

 

3)

Pricing approach and commercial policies: As a first step toward segmented pricing, we have established a set of pricing principles to maintain the right relative price points between packs and competitors. In parallel, we will execute opportunities for price realization (e.g., leveraging, lower price sensitivity on PET, or pricing during seasons / years with cash influx). Considering the surge in retail margins since 2009, we intend to capture 80% of the GWP increases and still provide 20% to the retailer. In doing so, we will improve our System profitability while improving the absolute retail margin. In addition, we will implement plans that will strengthen a value-based partnership with our retailers and move the value dialogue beyond retail margins per case. A relentless focus on price compliance through the continuous execution of programs (e.g., lead outlet programs for Gold and Silver, Red Cup awards, profit story cascade) will help to ensure that the OPPPC strategy can be

 

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  profitably implemented. For new packs with the strategic purpose of recruitment, we aim at gaining massive traction and coverage in the market at a magic price point before taking a price increase. (Example: PET 300ml launch at Php 10).

 

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Cold Drink Equipment

In the short term, the focus of our CDE initiatives will be on relocation of our current CDE to direct customers, while installing controls and routines for management. Over the next 3 years however, we are committed to achieve cooler coverage of 50% in general trade. Directionally, this would require investment in approximately 100,000 small coolers and a combination of approximately 25,000 larger single-door, double-door and checkout coolers. We will conduct a pilot test on the impulse cooler as a way to develop outlets into potential direct outlets.

Modern Trade

Modern Trade including National and Regional Key Accounts, make up 29% of our volume and has been the key driver of volume growth over the past years. However, purchase incidence of our portfolio remains a big challenge – especially in off premise channels (only 14% in Supermarkets, Hypermarkets). Our strategy consists of five pillars: (1) category management, (2) high integrity agreements, (3) supply chain collaboration, (4) partnership for growth and (5) capability development.

1) Category management and shopper marketing:

 

   

We will continue to evolve our OBPPC to increase incidence and capture revenue opportunities in Sparkling. In SS, we will drive multi-packs with aggressive SOVI support. In MS, we will assess the new OBPPC line-up (1.75L PET, 2.25L PET) while introducing an Entry MS package (e.g. 1L PET). Initiatives like MS duo-packs, value-added bundles and seasonal promotions will help us increasing the average purchase size.

 

   

As it pertains to stills, we will focus our investments on RTD juice and Water while engaging in a more disruptive strategy in key categories where we are losing (Sports, Energy and Tea). MM Fresh will be selectively introduced in MT to capture volume from powders and doy packs. In the Water category, we will expand Wilkins (distilled) with the Wilkins Purified line-up, capturing more SOVI. Our approach to the sports drink and energy categories will include a “pincher” strategy: offering more for the same price and capturing a lower absolute price point.

 

   

We will also continue to rollout Beverage Solution Centers in a more focused way and with a stronger emphasis on fast lane placements and cross category connection points.

2) High integrity agreements (HIA): Modern Trade profitability, especially in QSR, has historically been a challenge. To counter this, we have successfully started to drive high integrity agreements, improving trade terms (including multi-year price/DME plan for IPP accounts) to reach breakeven by 2014. In the months to come we will be extending HIA reach to Regional Key Accounts as well.

3) Supply chain collaboration: A key hurdle for the implementation of HIA has been the disappointing performance on fill-rates and Out of Stock. Our plan calls for a holistic approach to this issue including vendor managed inventory (VMI).

4) Partnership for growth: We will establish and/or strengthen multi-year strategic partnerships with SM, Robinsons, 7-11, Mercury Drug, Jollibee and McDonald’s.

5) Capability development: All of the above calls for a review of our capability plan, establishing “Customer Business Units” for our strategic partners. In addition, we intend to capture more than our fair share of growth in rapidly growing emerging channels with important revenue opportunities in At Work (expansion of vending machines) and Horeca.

 

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Superior RTM Model and Client Management Model

At the core of our evolved RTM model is the strategic intention to:

 

1) Take Control of the Largest Customers (Direct Customers): as mentioned before, we will simplify the customer segmentation model by keeping only 2 customer segments: direct (14 phc industry and above) vs. indirect. We will take control of the Direct Customers through DOG and DD, allowing us to create better OBPPC and Picos execution, including price and cooler compliance. The Direct Customers will have the benefit of access to a full portfolio and a bundle of value-add investments like CDE, loyalty programs, make-over programs, credit etc.

 

2) Simplify our approach to Indirect Customers: They will be served via a combination of our MEPs and wholesalers. The strategic intention is to drive 1) cold availability of a simplified portfolio line-up (pivot packs only) and 2) price compliance.

 

3) Engage more proactively with Wholesalers (WS): acknowledging the importance of the 8,000+ WS in the market, we will increase our control to WS distribution through DOG and DD, while enhancing our competitiveness through a better management of WS margins. Currently, our WS approach is in the hands of MEPs who pass on part of their fixed discount to the wholesalers in their area (e.g. MEP passing on Php 10 – 12 of their Php 17 MEP discount). Our key competitors Pepsi and RC however give higher WS margins (up to 18Php + additional incentive), which has contributed to our declining share of sales with wholesalers. Taking control of DOG and DD will allow us to reinvest in more competitive WS margins (Php 14-15). The portfolio of packages that we intend to sell them is the simplified line-up of core sparkling pivot packs, Pop cola, Minute Maid Fresh and Water.

(See Annex 3 for the RTM Model diagrams)

Initial calculations on estimated calls/day, call productivity, avg. drop size, number of routes etc. indicate that with the new model we should be able to keep or slightly decrease our cost to serve (Php 48 vs. Php 50 currently) while gaining much more control in the market.

We acknowledge that there is no “one size fits all” RTM solution to the complexity of a market like the Philippines. However, our intention is to create a stronger RTM framework, after which we can make some adaptations based on regional differences. With that, we will re-align the structure of our operations, dividing the Philippines in 21 regions, each with about 4.5MM consumers and 38K outlets. The regional structure would be simplified with more focus on frontline order generation and execution instead of the current focus on “sales supervision” of the MEPs. The Direct Customers will be covered by Presellers (managing about 120 outlets), while we will assign sales representatives to cover the Indirect Outlets and WS. Other departments will be supporting the frontliners in terms of marketing execution and database management / outlet analysis. As this is a fundamental change compared to the current RTM model, we will do the necessary due diligence by implementing pilot tests to gather learnings and to refine the model before broader implementation.

 

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Productive Supply Chain

Supply Chain strategy will focus on achieving optimal infrastructure requirement, improved quality, reduced operating expenses, improving glass management, and developing the capabilities to deliver the culture and capacity to sustain performance improvement. Specifically:

 

1) Structure

 

   

Implement agreed supply chain structure where SC Director has a team covering key functional areas of Quality (including Environment and Safety), Manufacturing, Logistics (including DOIP and TRCI), warehousing and engineering. Supported by an aligned BU technical organization.

 

2) Realise Full potential of existing assets through:

 

   

Increase operating time from 514 hrs/month to a minimum of 600 hrs/month (~15% increase)

 

   

Increase capacity from 483 to 576 MM UC (+20% capacity)

 

   

Adequate growth capacity in mature packages (RGB) and ample growth capacity in PET

 

   

Improve efficiency through a simplified portfolio (aligned with commercial), remove operational bottle-necks (i.e. glass float), improve maintenance operating practices

 

   

Invest in quality with improved bottle washing and inspection for both empty and full goods, improved CO2 control and microbiological compliance

 

3) Manufacturing Facilities Consolidation

 

   

Decrease from 22 manufacturing facilities to 15 by closing 4 single RGB line plants, plus two small water line plants and consolidate Sta Rosa into one singularly managed operation.

 

   

Supply with sufficient RGB capacity the 6 islands which has 92% of the population

 

   

Improve cost structure, Capex efficiencies and operational focus

 

4) Deploy Regional PET Capacity

 

   

Manage PET capacity allowing the regions to be self-sufficient. Initial focus on Visayas (Bacolod) and Mindanao (Misamis Oriental)

 

   

Deploy regional PET capability by investing in multi-purpose (water & sparkling) for both Visayas and Mindanao engaging regional co-packers until new lines come on line. Leverage underutilized hot fill lines in Sta. Rosa.

 

5) Reduce manufacturing Opex: Through a combination of productivity improvements and cost reduction initiatives by implementing standard KOF plant management routines and focus on Operational Excellence capabilities “Back to Basics”

 

6) Improve glass management: We will continue to invest in glass to maintain the float relative to our volume increase and rebalance the capital spending to ensure sufficient glass. In addition, our focus will be to increase the glass retrieval rate to world-class levels, optimize glass infusion, maintain consistent MEP/MLP inventory levels, and reduce breakage. We will establish stringent operational controls and performance metrics to support all aspects of glass management.

 

7) Improve logistics

Starting from demand planning process improve entire logistics process to implement standard KOF sales and operations planning processes and routines.

 

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8) Warehousing and transportation:

We will redefine the control of warehouses to ensure the right management and accountability. Increase vehicle utilization and productivity (fleet productivity 95%), having the right fleet size and vehicle types, use of advanced planning tools, improve fuel yields and taking advantage of fuel sourcing strategies and tax benefits.

World Class Capabilities (People)

Execution of our Plan will require changes to our organization, an upgrade of leadership and capabilities, and improvements in the way we think and work. Our organization strategy will reposition the Coca-Cola Philippines System to focus on critical areas of growth while “right sizing” the business to current levels of volume and making step-change improvements in capability, leadership and workplace culture.

 

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Main Strategies – 18 Months Implementation Plan

 

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KEY GOALS FOR 2013-2015

In order to monitor improvement and ensure we are delivering against plan, we have defined clear metrics, key goals and accountabilities for 2013-2015 along with our key strategic pillars.

Volume

This business plan is expected to deliver 650MM UCS by 2015. This represents a +6.2% CAGR from ‘12-‘15 and is in line with our long-term vision.

(See Annex 4 for details on Key Metrics, Volume & Financials)

 

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Annex 1 (Competitive Landscape)

 

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2011 Volume:

140MM ucs

2011 NARTD

Share:16.5%

   With the Lotte Chilsung Beverage acquisition of 34% of PCPPI in 2010 they have become a more active player in both Sparkling and Stills and they are taking a more aggressive position in the local market with their 2012 plans to invest US$75mm to improve distribution and increase capacity. In terms of its portfolio, Pepsi is focusing on three big bets – Sparkling flavors (mainly Mt. Dew), Gatorade (its key profit driver), and Sting energy drink (its fastest growing product). This could include the launch of new products from the Lotte portfolio. Financially, despite having lower volumes than KO, the Pepsi System is estimated to have an Operating Income of US$2mm in 2011. This is attributed to a more profitable Sparkling business that does not include value brands, a strong high-margin Stills portfolio, and its lean and efficient delivery and sales structure.

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2011 Volume:

66MM ucs

2011 NARTD

Share: 8.4%

   It continued to gain share nationally at +0.8ppt vs. PY due mainly to territorial expansion. Expectations are that ARC is likely to accelerate penetration and continue expansion of production capacity and distribution in North Luzon and Mindanao. Operationally, ARC is expected to stick to its current business model of having a simple portfolio focused on two key packs, and in traditional trade, a simple RTM with a heavy reliance on wholesalers . In RTD Juice, its “Zesto” brand is still the biggest juice brand with a market share of 45.2%. In 2011, Zesto regained lost ground outperforming the more premium juice brands such as Del Monte FNR, MM, and Tropicana.

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2011 Volume:

58MM ucs

2011 NARTD

Share: 6.9%

   The Asia Brewery Group is now the 4 th biggest player in the NARTD industry and it has been growing consistently for the past 5 years, with a CAGR of 25.9%, driven by Cobra energy drink that now accounts for almost 50% of its total portfolio and is the undisputed market leader with a share of 63.7% in the energy category. However, the bulk of their business is still in Water with a total market share of 29.8%. They have recently launched a media campaign for Absolute water that positions it in the same space as Wilkins, but at a lower price point. Their current strategies are expected to continue.

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2011 Volume:

34MM ucs

2011 NARTD

Share: 3.7%

   URC is one of the largest branded food product companies in the Philippines with operations across beverage, snacks, and canned food. It continues to expand its presence in Asia with manufacturing facilities in ASEAN (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam) and China. Its C2 brand has 72% share in the RTD tea category, growing in key channels across all regions primarily in traditional trade and schools. C2 continues to evolve its portfolio and has recently launched C2 Milky. We expect URC will continue to defend its RTD tea leadership through product innovation, marketing investments, and health and wellness propositions to drive differentiation. Growth focus is shifting to beverage, with capex expansion geared towards increasing stills capacity.

 

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2011 Volume:

36MM ucs (Pow Tea)

2011 Share:

3.5% (Pow Tea)

   Nestle is the undisputed leader in powdered coffee (Nescafe) with a 74% share and powdered tea ( Nestea ) with a 91% share. It also enjoys leadership positions in Milk and Choco, both in RTD and powder formats, and has significant share in value-added dairy segments. With the BPW re-scoping, Nestle is expected to launch and support its own Nestea RTD Tea with a potential supply agreement with a local manufacturing company such as San Miguel Corporation or Universal Robina Corporation. Nestle will leverage on its strong distribution network, modern trade relationship, and Nestea’s brand equity to build a strong position in the ready to drink tea category and will likely make a strong play to capture the QSR opportunity.

 

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Annex 2 (Channel Gross Profit Opportunity Map)

 

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Annex 3 (RTM Model and Segmented Portfolio)

We are evolving the RTM Model from the current MEP to a Basic Model

 

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Segmented Portfolio according to Service Level

 

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Annex 4 (Key Metrics, Volume & Financials)

Key Metrics 2013-2015

 

Strategic Intention

  

Metric

   Current     2015  
  

Volume (MM ucs)

     545        650   

Volume & Profit

  

System OI (US$ MM)

   $ 68        —     
  

Sparkling Volume Share

     71.1     71.1
  

Coca-Cola Teens – Brand love

     48     58
  

Coca-Cola Teens – GMA Brand Love

     27     58
  

Coca-Cola – Availability by region

     73     90

Winning portfolio

  

Core Flavors – Availability by region

     55     80
  

Retail margin (as% of PRP)

     21     18
  

Price compliance

     18     60
  

RED Scores

       70
  

Quality Index (BPQI)

     89        95   

Supply Chain

       
  

OOS (AC Nielsen)

     6     3

 

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Volume

 

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(1)

Sports, Energy, RTD Tea, (2)  Includes Jug/Bulk

System Financials

System profitability and CAPEX requirement: based on the status of the Transactional workstream (conversations between M&A teams will take place in August), we are not in the position of sharing financial projections at this stage.

 

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Exhibit 7.2

Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. and Subsidiaries

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Amounts in Millions of Mexican Pesos, Except Ratios

 

IFRS    2012     2011  
Earnings available for fixed charges:     

Income before income taxes and share of the profit of associates and joint ventures accounted

   Ps.  19,992      Ps.  16,794   

Share of the profit of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method, net of taxes

     180        86   

Plus:

    

Interest expense

     2,222        2,227   

Amortization of capitalized interest

     14        3   

Less:

    

Capitalized interest

     (38     (185

Non-controlling interest

     (565     (551
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Ps. 21,805      Ps. 18,423   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
Fixed Charges:     

Interest expense, net

     1,955        1,729   

Capitalized interest

     (38     (185
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest portion of rental expenses

     229        363   

Total Fixed charges

   Ps.  2,222      Ps.  2,277   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges      9.81        8.09   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exhibit 8.1

SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES

The table below sets forth all of our direct and indirect significant subsidiaries and the percentage of equity of each subsidiary we owned directly or indirectly as of December 31, 2012:

 

Name of Company

   Jurisdiction of
Incorporation
     Percentage
Owned
   

Description

Propimex, S. de R.L. de C.V.

     Mexico         100.0   Manufacturer and distributor of bottled beverages.

Controladora Interamericana de Bebidas, S. de R.L. de C.V. (1)

     Mexico         100.0   Holding company of manufacturers and distributors of beverages.

Spal Industria Brasileira de Bebidas, S.A.

     Brazil         98.2   Manufacturer and distributor of bottled beverages.

Coca-Cola FEMSA de Venezuela S.A. (formerly, Panamco Venezuela, S.A. de C.V.)

     Venezuela         100.0   Manufacturer and distributor of bottled beverages.

Industria Nacional de Gaseosas, S.A.

     Colombia         100.0   Manufacturer and distributor of bottled beverages.

 

(1) On September 24, 2012, Controladora Interamericana de Bebidas, S.A. de C.V. was converted into Controladora Interamericana de Bebidas, S. de R.L. de C.V. (a limited liability company).

 

Exh. 8.1-1

Exhibit 12.1

Certification

I, Carlos Salazar Lomelín, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B de C.V.;

 

  2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  4. The company’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the company and have:

 

  (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  5. The company’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the company’s auditors and the audit committee of the company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: March 14, 2013

 

/s/ Carlos Salazar Lomelín

Carlos Salazar Lomelín

Chief Executive Officer

 

Exh. 12.1-1

Exhibit 12.2

Certification

I, Héctor Treviño Gutiérrez, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V.;

 

  2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  4. The company’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the company and have:

 

  (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  5. The company’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the company’s auditors and the audit committee of the company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: March 14, 2013

 

/s/ Héctor Treviño Gutiérrez

Héctor Treviño Gutiérrez

Chief Financial Officer

 

Exh. 12.2-1

Exhibit 13.1

Certification

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code)

Pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of section 1350, chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code), each of the undersigned officers of Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B d e C.V. (the “Company”), does hereby certify, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

The Annual Report on form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2012 (the “Form 20-F”) of the Company fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and information contained in the Form 20-F fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: March 14, 2013  

/s/ Carlos Salazar Lomelín

 

Carlos Salazar Lomelín

Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: March 14, 2013  

/s/ Héctor Treviño Gutiérrez

 

Héctor Treviño Gutiérrez

Chief Financial Officer

 

Exh. 13.1-1