UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of February 2012
Commission File Number 1-12260
COCA-COLA FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
United Mexican States
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
Guillermo González Camarena No. 600
Col. Centro de Ciudad Santa Fé
Delegación Alvaro Obregón
México, D.F. 01210
México
(Address of principal executive offices)
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| Stock Listing Information | ||
| Mexican Stock Exchange | ||
| Ticker: KOFL | ||
| NYSE (ADR) | Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Coca-Cola Company sign an exclusivity agreement to evaluate the potential acquisition of a controlling stake of the Philippines bottling operations | |
| Ticker: KOF | ||
| Ratio of KOF L to KOF = 10:1 | ||
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Mexico City, Mexico February 20, 2012 Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: KOFL; NYSE: KOF) ( Coca-Cola FEMSA or the Company ), the largest public bottler of Coca-Cola products in the world, announces that it has entered into a 12 month exclusivity agreement with The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) to evaluate the potential acquisition of a controlling ownership stake in the bottling operations owned by The Coca-Cola Company in the Philippines. | |
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Both parties believe that KOF s expertise and successful track record operating in fragmented markets and emerging economies can be effectively deployed in this territory and contribute significantly towards expanding the penetration of, and consumer preference for, The Coca-Cola Company s brands in this market. | ||
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This agreement does not require either party to enter into a transaction, and there can be no assurances that a definitive agreement will be executed. | |
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Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. produces and distributes Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Del Valle, and other trademark beverages of The Coca-Cola Company in Mexico (a substantial part of central Mexico, including Mexico City, the southeast and northeast Mexico), Guatemala (Guatemala City and surrounding areas), Nicaragua (nationwide), Costa Rica (nationwide), Panama (nationwide), Colombia (most of the country), Venezuela (nationwide), Brazil (greater São Paulo, Campiñas, Santos, the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, part of the state of Goias, and part of the state of Minas Gerais), and Argentina (Buenos Aires and surrounding areas), along with bottled water, juices, teas, isotonics, beer, and other beverages in some of these territories. The Company has 35 bottling facilities in Latin America and serves more than 1,700,000 retailers in the region. | ||
| For Further Information: | ||
| Investor Relations | ||
| José Castro | ||
| jose.castro@kof.com.mx | ||
| (5255) 5081-5120 / 5121 | ||
| Roland Karig | ||
| roland.karig@kof.com.mx | ||
| (5255) 5081-5186 | ||
| Carlos Uribe | ||
| carlos.uribe@kof.com.mx | ||
| (5255) 5081-5148 | ||
| Website: | ||
| www.coca-colafemsa.com |
February 20, 2012
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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COCA-COLA FEMSA, S.A.B. DE C.V. |
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By: /s/ Héctor Treviño Gutiérrez |
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Héctor Treviño Gutiérrez Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: February 20, 2012 |
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