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AC reports net income growth of 26% in 2Q2013

Monterrey, Mexico, July 23, 2013 – Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AC*), the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America and the third largest Coca-Cola bottler worldwide announced today its results for the second quarter (“2Q13”).

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SECOND QUARTER 2013 (2Q13) HIGHLIGHTS:
- Net sales reached Ps. 15,825 million representing an increase of 7%.
- EBITDA was Ps. 3,588 million with a margin of 22.7%, up 110 basis points.
- Net income grew 26% to Ps. 1,878 million with a margin of 11.9%.

FIRST HALF 2013 HIGHLIGHTS (1H13)
- Net sales reached Ps. 29,200 million, representing a 7.6% increase.
- EBITDA was Ps. 6,056 million with an EBITDA margin of 20.7%, up 120 basis points.
- Net income grew 20.2% to Ps. 2,967 million with a net margin of 10.2%, up 110 basis points.

COMMENTS FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER:

“The strong foundation Arca Continental has built over the years with pillars such as constant innovation of our product portfolio and outstanding customer and consumer service enable us to face the current challenges affecting the global consumer sector. Despite soft volume growth, during the second quarter of 2013, Arca Continental posted 26% net profit growth and an EBITDA margin of nearly 23%, driven by improved efficiency and the capturing of synergies,” stated Francisco Garza-Egloff, Chief Executive Officer.

“The double-digit growth we continue to achieve in the still beverages category drives us to innovate further and work towards capturing volume and value growth, at the same time reinforcing our leadership position in sparkling beverages. I’m pleased to report that Powerade has become the category leader within the traditional channel in our territories, thus motivating us to improve results further in the second half of the year,” he added.

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