Coca-Cola FEMSA Announces First Quarter 2005 Results

Coca-Cola FEMSA Announces First Quarter 2005 Results

    Business Editors

    MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2005--Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A. de C.V. (BMV:KOFL) (NYSE:KOF) ("Coca-Cola FEMSA" or the "Company"), the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America and the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler in the world in terms of sales volume, announces results for the first quarter 2005.

    FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

--	Total revenues in the first quarter of 2005 increased 1.5%, reaching Ps. 11,230 million. Increases in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela more than offset revenue declines in Mexico and Central America.
--	Consolidated operating income grew 2.7% to Ps. 1,689 million, and operating margin was 15.0% in the first quarter of 2005. Increases in Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Central America more than compensated for operating income decline in Mexico.
--	Consolidated majority net income was Ps. 695 million, a decrease of 23.3%, which was mainly due to non-operating factors. Earnings per share were Ps. 0.38 in the first quarter of 2005.

    "Our first-quarter results underscore the importance of our geographic diversification to our near- and long-term growth story. With the successful integration of our eight acquired territories, we have consolidated our position in markets that offer sustainable and profitable growth for our shareholders. Our diversification in regions with different seasons and economic cycles enabled us to produce better balanced top- and bottom-line results for the quarter," said Carlos Salazar, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
    Please click on this link to view the full version of the Press Release on our Web Site: http://www.coca-colafemsa.com

    CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

    Our first-quarter 2005 Conference Call will be held on: April 28, 2005, 10:30 A.M. Eastern Time (9:30 A.M. Mexico City Time). To participate in the conference call, please dial: Domestic U.S.: 800-901-5226 and International: 617-786-4513. We invite investors to listen to the live audiocast of the conference call on the Company's website, www.coca-colafemsa.com

    If you are unable to participate live, an instant replay of the conference call will be available through May 5, 2005. To listen to the replay please dial: Domestic U.S.: 888-286-8010 or International: 617-801-6888. Pass code: 98344233.

    Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A. de C.V. produces and distributes Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Lift and other trademark beverages of The Coca-Cola Company in Mexico (a substantial part of central Mexico, including Mexico City and Southeast of Mexico), Guatemala (Guatemala City and surrounding areas), Nicaragua (nationwide), Costa Rica (nationwide), Panama (nationwide), Colombia (most of the country), Venezuela (nationwide), Brazil (greater Sao Paulo, Campinas, Santos, the state of Mato Grosso do Sul and part of the state of Goias) and Argentina (federal capital of Buenos Aires and surrounding areas), along with bottled water, beer and other beverages in some of these territories.

    Website: www.coca-colafemsa.com

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CONTACT: Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A. de C.V. Investor Relations Alfredo Fernandez, (5255) 5081-5120/5121 alfredo.fernandez@kof.com.mx Julieta Naranjo, (5255) 5081-5148 julieta.naranjo@kof.com.mx Oscar Garcia, (5255) 5081-5186 oscar.garcia@kof.com.mx

KEYWORD: MEXICO INTERNATIONAL LATIN AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SUPERMARKETS MANUFACTURING FOODS/BEVERAGES RETAIL EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALLS SOURCE: Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A. de C.V.

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