Fitch Publishes Latin American Bottlers FAQ Report

Increased taxes on high sugar content beverages, higher capex, mergers and acquisitions activity, increased leverage and volumes pressured by competition have raised the interest from investors in the Latin American beverage sector, according to a new special report by Fitch Ratings.

The report addresses frequently asked questions from investors regarding Fitch's rated bottling companies. It covers the major players in the region and provides insight into the credit quality and rating triggers of the entities.

The full report, 'What Investors Want to Know: Latin American Bottlers', is available on the Fitch Ratings web site at www.fitchratings.com, or by clicking on the link.

Additional information is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'.

Applicable Criteria and Related Research: What Investors Want to Know: Latin American Bottlers

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