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AC reports revenue growth of 26% with EBITDA up 25.8% in 3Q15

Monterrey, Mexico, October 23, 2015 – Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AC*) (“Arca Continental” or “AC”), , the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America, announced today its results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 (“3Q15” & “9M15”).

Financial High Lights 3T15

THIRD QUARTER 2015 (3Q15) HIGHLIGHTS
- Net sales reached Ps. 20,695 million, 26.0% higher than 3Q14.
- EBITDA was Ps. 4,702 million, 25.8% above 3Q14, representing a margin of 22.7%.
- Net income grew 14.1% to Ps. 2,088 million for a net margin of 10.1%.

NINE-MONTHS 2015 (9M15) HIGHLIGHTS
- Net sales reached Ps. 54,013 million, 18% higher than 9M14.
- EBITDA was Ps. 11,965 million, 17.1% above 9M14, for a 22.2% margin.
- Net income grew 13.5% to Ps. 5,591 million for a net margin of 10.4%.

COMMENTS FROM THE CEO
"We're very satisfied to report that after only a few weeks since forming the alliance with Corporacion Lindley, the positive trend in our operations continues to be reflected in our results, with 12.7% growth in our volume, leading revenues and EBITDA increases of 26% and 25.8%, respectively in the quarter. At the same time we initiated the process of integrating the best practices and experience of both companies to capitalize on opportunities, strengthen our leadership and continue building a platform of sustainable growth", stated Francisco Garza Egloff, Chief Executive Officer of Arca Continental.

"Maintaining excellent service to our customers and consumers, thanks to the experience gained in previous transactions, in Peru we are making progress in the identification of efficiencies and value creating opportunities, driven by a fully focused and dedicated team", he added.

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About Arca Continental
Arca Continental produces, distributes and sells non-alcoholic beverages under The Coca-Cola Company brand, as well as snacks under the brands of Bokados in Mexico, Inalecsa in Ecuador and Wise in the U.S. with an outstanding history spanning more than 85 years, Arca Continental is the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America and one of the largest in the world. Within its Coca-Cola franchise territory, the Company serves over 83 million consumers in Northern and Western Mexico, Ecuador, Peru and Northern Argentina. The Company’s shares trade on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "AC". For more information on Arca Continental, please visit www.arcacontal.com

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