AC reports a 18.4% Net Income Growth in 4Q13

Monterrey, Mexico, February 19, 2014 –Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AC*), the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America and third-largest in the world, announced today its results for the fourth quarter of 2013 (“4Q13”) and full year 2013 (“FY13”).

4Q13 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Net sales reached Ps. 15,308 million, representing an increase of 5.6%.
- • EBITDA totaled Ps. 3,253 million at a 21.2% margin, up 130bps.
- Net Income rose 18.4% to Ps. 1,279 million at a margin of 8.4%, up 100bps.

FY13 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Net sales were Ps. 60,359 million, for an increase of 7.3%.
- EBITDA reached Ps. 12,812 million, representing a margin of 21.2%, 110bps higher.
- Net Income grew 18.3% to Ps. 5,968 million at a 9.9% margin, which is 90bps above last year.

COMMENTS FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER:
“During 2013, in an economy with marginal growth, we further strengthened our market leadership and grew net sales by 7.3%, improved margins significantly, while increasing EBITDA by 13% and net income by 18%. This was all thanks to the commitment and teamwork of our staff to provide excellent service to our customers and make more efficient the various links of our operation," stated Francisco Garza Egloff, Chief Excecutive Officer of Arca Continental.

“In 2014, under a challenging business climate, the actions taken in recent years to improve various areas of our business will allow us to increase our competitiveness and remain well-positioned to capitalize on new opportunities for profitable growth," he added.

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