AKO.B Embotelladora Andina

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15b-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

January 2024

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)

 

Embotelladora Andina S.A.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Andina Bottling Company, Inc.

(Translation of Registrant´s name into English)

 

Avda. Miraflores 9153

Renca

Santiago, Chile

(Address of principal executive office)

 

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

   

The quarter closed with a consolidated Sales Volume of 248.4 million unit cases*, a decrease of 1.0% compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Transactions reached 1,361.3 million for the quarter, a decrease of 2.4% compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Accumulated consolidated sales volume reached 882.6 million unit cases, an increase of 1.0% with respect to the previous year. Accumulated transactions reached 4,859.6 million, representing an increase of 0.7%.

 

Company figures reported are the following:

·

Consolidated Net Sales reached CLP 773,552 million in the quarter, decreasing by 2.1% over the same quarter of the previous year. Accumulated consolidated Net Sales reached CLP 2,618,437 million, representing a 1.4% decrease regarding the previous year.

 

·

Consolidated Operating Income* reached CLP 130,138 million in the quarter, representing a 13.1% increase over the same quarter of the previous year. Accumulated consolidated Operating Income reached CLP 357,337 million, an increase of 3.5% regarding the previous year.

 

·

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA* increased by 7.3% over the same quarter of the previous year, reaching CLP 159,070 million in the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA Margin reached 20.6%, an expansion of 180 basis points compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Accumulated consolidated Adjusted EBITDA reached CLP 470,108 million, which represents an increase of 1.2% compared to the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the period reached 18.0%, an expansion of 47 basis points compared to the previous year.

 

·

Net Income attributable to the owners of the controller for the quarter reached CLP 80,740 million, representing an increase of 78.7% regarding the same quarter of the previous year. Accumulated Net Income attributable to the owners of the controller was CLP 171,441 million, which represents a 36.6% increase regarding the previous year.

 

Consolidated quarterly and accumulated results were strongly affected by the depreciation of local currencies, especially the Argentine peso against the reporting currency. Isolating this effect, i.e. on a currency neutral* basis, the company's figures are as follows:

·

Consolidated Net Sales reached CLP 823,505 million in the quarter, an increase of 4.2% over the same quarter of the previous year. Accumulated consolidated Net Sales reached CLP 2,837,973 million, an increase of 6.8% over the previous year.

 

·

Consolidated Operating Income* reached CLP 137,588 million in the quarter, an increase of 19.6% over the same quarter of the previous year. Accumulated consolidated Operating Income was CLP 390,000 million, an increase of 13.0% over the previous year.

 

·

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA* reached CLP 168,816 million in the quarter, an increase of 13.9% over the same quarter of the previous year. Accumulated consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was CLP 514,227 million, an increase of 10.7% over the previous year.

 

SUMMARY OF RESULTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023

  

(Figures in million CLP)			4Q22			4Q23			Var %			FY22			FY23			Var %
Sales Volume (Million Unit Cases)			250.9			248.4			-1.0	%		873.6			882.6			1.0	%
Net Sales			789,934			773,552			-2.1	%		2,656,878			2,618,437			-1.4	%
Operating Income*			115,042			130,138			13.1	%		345,144			357,337			3.5	%
Adjusted EBITDA*			148,257			159,070			7.3	%		464,510			470,108			1.2	%
Net income attributable to the owners of the controller			45,194			80,740			78.7	%		125,498			171,441			36.6	%

 

*The definitions used can be found in the Glossary on page 16 of this document.

 

 

  

 

 

Comment of the Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Miguel Ángel Peirano

 

"We closed the fourth quarter of 2023 with solid financial results, as we had done in previous quarters. In local currency terms, adjusted EBITDA increased 20.6% (in real terms) in Argentina, 19.5% in Brazil, 5.5% in Chile, and 23.1% in Paraguay. Adjusted consolidated EBITDA for the quarter reached CLP 159,070 million, a 7.3% increase in Chilean pesos with a margin expansion of 180 basis points, while income for the quarter increased by 78.7% compared to the same period last year, reaching CLP 80,740 million.

 

It is worth noting that the strong devaluation of the Argentine currency in December 2023 had a negative impact on the company's consolidated results. Because Argentina is a hyperinflationary economy, IAS 29 requires that the results of this operation for the full year (and fourth quarter) be translated into Chilean pesos using the period's closing exchange rate. Isolating this effect, the Company's adjusted EBITDA on a currency neutral basis* increased by 13.9% during the quarter. Excluding the Argentine operation, the Company's EBITDA increased 12.9% over the same period the previous year.

 

The Company's consolidated volume fell 1.0% in the quarter, owing to an 8.4% volume reduction in Argentina, a country experiencing a difficult macroeconomic situation that has resulted in a significant loss of purchasing power by consumers, and an 8.3% decline in Chile, where we had adverse weather conditions compared to the previous year. Both Brazil and Paraguay experienced volume growth of 10.8% and 5.5%, respectively, but it was insufficient to offset the aforementioned volume reductions.

 

The achievements we made in ESG issues in 2023 are equally important to the Company as the financial results. In December we were included in the Dow Jones Chile Index for the eighth year in a row, as well as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index MILA Pacific Alliance for the seventh year in a row. We are the top-ranked Chilean company in our industry and among the top four worldwide, also in our industry, thanks to our commitment to these matters and our tenacity in addressing them. Our water consumption ratio at the end of the year was 1.72 liters extracted for every liter of beverage produced. Notable accomplishments included the establishment of effluent water treatment and recovery projects in Brazil and Chile, among other projects. In Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, we are already producing bottles made from recycled PET resin. In Paraguay, we inaugurated Circular Pet, a plant in which we own 33.33%, allowing us to recycle PET containers and transform them into recycled food-grade resin to produce new bottles, while in Chile, we are continuing to build the Re-Ciclar plant, which will begin operations in 2024. In terms of soft drink returnability, we closed the year with 41.4% in Argentina, 40.0% in Paraguay, 41.1% in Chile, and 22.2% in Brazil, putting us among the top bottlers in the system globally. Our focus on energy has led to the use of 100% renewable energy in Renca, Antofagasta, Ribeirão Preto and Duque de Caxias plants, as well as distribution centers in Brazil. Finally, we were named Employer of the Year in Paraguay, and in Chile, we ranked first in the MERCO Talento beverage category and second in the mass consumption category.

 

We estimate that the Capex for 2024 will be around USD 250 million. A significant portion of this Capex will be allocated to investments in returnable bottles and cases, as well as cold equipment to be installed at points of sale that require it, thereby supporting our on-premise and traditional channel customers. In addition, we will continue with our project to expand and adapt our infrastructure in Brazil for the manufacture and storage of new products, including the acquisition of a state-of-the-art mixed production line, capable of producing beer and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, which will be operational in early 2025. Finally, we will complete the projects for reopening the Mendoza plant in Argentina and the PET resin recycling plant in Chile. It is important to note that this Capex estimate is constantly evaluated and monitored, and it may change depending on the macroeconomic conditions of the countries in which we operate."

 

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Figures in the following analysis are expressed in accordance with IFRS, in nominal Chilean pesos, both for consolidated results and for the results of each of our operations. All variations with respect to 2022 are nominal.

 

Since Argentina has been classified as a Hyperinflationary economy, pursuant to IAS 29, translation of figures from local to reporting currency was performed using the closing exchange rate for the translation to Chilean pesos. Local currency figures for both 2023 and 2022 referred to in the Argentina sections are expressed in December 2023 currency.

 

Finally, a devaluation of local currencies regarding the U.S. dollar has a negative impact on our dollarized costs and a devaluation of local currencies regarding the Chilean peso has a negative impact upon consolidating figures.

 

 

 

 

When we refer to "Argentina", we mean our subsidiaries Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A. and Empaques Argentina S.A. When we refer to "Chile", we include all companies domiciled in Chile, among which are Embotelladora Andina S.A., VJ S.A., Vital Aguas S.A., and Envases Central S.A.

   

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS: 4th Quarter 2023 vs. 4th Quarter 2022

 

 

 

(Figures in million CLP)		4Q22				4Q23				Var %
Net Sales			789,934				773,552				-2.1	%
Operating Income			115,042				130,138				13.1	%
Adjusted EBITDA			148,257				159,070				7.3	%
Net income attributable to the owners of the controller			45,194				80,740				78.7	%

 

During the quarter, consolidated Sales Volume was 248.4 million unit cases, which represented a decrease of 1.0% compared to the same period of 2022, mainly explained by the volume decrease of the operations in Argentina and Chile, partially offset by the volume increase of the operations in Brazil and Paraguay. The Non-Alcoholic Beverages Segment represented 94.4% of consolidated Sales Volume and decreased 1.4%, mainly explained by the decrease of the segment in Chile and Argentina, partially offset by the growth in Brazil and Paraguay. The Alcoholic Beverages Segment represented 5.6% of total volume and grew 6.6% explained by the volume growth in all countries where we operate. Transactions reached 1,361.3 million during the quarter, representing a 2.4% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

 

Consolidated Net Sales decreased by 2.1% to CLP 773,552 million, explained by the reduction in revenues in Argentina, mainly due to lower volumes in that country and the impact of translating figures to the reporting currency, which was partially offset by the revenue growth in Brazil and Paraguay.

 

Consolidated Cost of Sales decreased 4.4%, which is mainly explained by (i) the effect of translating figures from the local currency of Argentina to the reporting currency, (ii) a lower cost of Pet resin in the four countries where we operate, and (iii) lower volume sold in Argentina and Chile. This was partially offset by (i) higher volume sold in Brazil and Paraguay, (ii) the shift in the mix towards higher unit cost products in Brazil, Chile and Paraguay, and (iii) a higher cost of sugar, mainly in Argentina, Chile and Paraguay.

 

Consolidated Distribution Costs and Administrative Expenses decreased 5.3%, which is mainly explained by (i) the effect of translating figures from the local currency of Argentina to the reporting currency, and (ii) lower distribution costs in Argentina and Chile. This was partially offset by (i) higher labor costs, and (ii) higher marketing expenses in Brazil and Chile.

 

The aforementioned effects led to a consolidated Operating Income of CLP 130,138 million, an increase of 13.1%. Operating Margin was 16.8%.

 

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA reached CLP 159,070 million, increasing by 7.3%. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 20.6%, an expansion of 180 basis points.

 

Net income attributable to the owners of the controller for the quarter was CLP 80,740 million, an increase of 78.7%, and Net Margin reached 10.4%, an expansion of 472 basis points.

 

 

 

 

ARGENTINA: 4th Quarter 2023 vs. 4th Quarter 2022

  

 

			4Q22				4Q23				Var %				4Q22				4Q23				Var %
			(Figures in million CLP)												(Figures in million ARS of December 2023)
Net Sales			202,411				129,595				-36.0	%			129,848				119,449				-8.0	%
Operating Income			19,867				18,683				-6.0	%			12,745				17,221				35.1	%
Adjusted EBITDA			28,789				24,169				-16.0	%			18,468				22,277				20.6	%

 

Sales volume in the quarter decreased 8.4%, reaching 53.5 million unit cases, explained by the decrease in the volume of the Soft Drinks, Waters and Juices and other non-alcoholic beverages categories, partially offset by the increase in the Beer and other alcoholic beverages category. The reduction in sales volume is mainly explained by the fact that the country is going through a difficult macroeconomic situation that has resulted in a significant loss of purchasing power on the part of consumers. Transactions amounted to 252.4 million, representing a decrease of 8.8%.

 

Net sales amounted to CLP 129,595 million, down 36.0%. In local currency, they decreased by 8.0%, which was mainly explained by the aforementioned decrease in volume, slightly offset by the increase in the average revenue per unit case sold, as a result of price increases in line with local inflation during the quarter.

 

Cost of Sales decreased 41.3%, while in local currency it decreased 15.7%, which is mainly explained by (i) the lower sales volume, (ii) a lower cost of concentrate, and (iii) a lower cost of Pet resin. This was partially offset by (i) higher labor costs, and (ii) higher sugar costs.

 

Distribution Costs and Administrative Expenses decreased 36.3% in the reporting currency, while in local currency they decreased 8.4%, which is mainly explained by lower distribution and transportation freight expenses and lower volume sold. This was partially offset by higher labor expenses.

 

The aforementioned effects led to an Operating Income of CLP 18,683 million, a decrease of 6.0% compared to the same period of the previous year. Operating Margin was 14.4%. In local currency, Operating Income increased 35.1%.

 

Adjusted EBITDA amounted to CLP 24,169 million, a decrease of 16.0%. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 18.6%, an expansion of 443 basis points. Adjusted EBITDA in local currency increased 20.6%.

 

BRAZIL: 4th Quarter 2023 vs. 4th Quarter 2022

 

  

			4Q22				4Q23				Var %				4Q22				4Q23				Var %
			(Figures in million CLP)												(Figures in million BRL)
Net Sales			192,836				243,604				26.3	%			1,112				1,349				21.3	%
Operating Income			30,463				41,705				36.9	%			177				231				30.7	%
Adjusted EBITDA			39,558				49,284				24.6	%			228				273				19.5	%

 

Sales volume for the quarter reached 88.8 million unit cases, an increase of 10.8%, explained by the increase in all categories. The Non-Alcoholic Beverages Segment represented 98.0% of total sales volume, and grew 10.2%, which was explained by the growth of all categories, especially Waters and Juices and other non-alcoholic beverages. The Alcoholic Beverages segment represented 2.0% of total volume and grew 49.6%, explained by the increase in the Beer and Other alcoholic beverages categories. Transactions amounted to 475.0 million, an increase of 8.5%.

 

Net Sales amounted to CLP 243,604 million, an increase of 26.3%. In local currency, Net Sales increased 21.3%, which was mainly explained by the aforementioned increase in volume and the increase in the average revenue per unit case sold. Net Sales of the Non-Alcoholic Beverages segment increased 20.0% in local currency, representing 94.4% of total sales. Net Sales of the Alcoholic Beverages Segment increased 49.0% in local currency, representing 5.6% of total sales.

 

   

 

 

Cost of Sales increased 23.9%, while in local currency it increased 19.1%, which is mainly explained by (i) higher sales volume, (ii) a shift in the mix towards higher unit cost products, and (iii) higher labor costs. This was partially offset by lower raw material costs, especially Pet resin.

 

Distribution Costs and Administrative Expenses increased 25.7% in the reporting currency. In local currency, they increased 20.6%, which is mainly explained by (i) higher distribution expenses, due to both higher volumes and higher tariffs, (ii) higher labor expenses, and (iii) higher marketing expenses.

 

The aforementioned effects led to an Operating Income of CLP 41,705 million, an increase of 36.9%. Operating Margin was 17.1%. In local currency, Operating Income increased 30.7%.

 

Adjusted EBITDA reached CLP 49,284 million, an increase of 24.6% over the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 20.2%, a contraction of 28 basis points. In local currency, Adjusted EBITDA increased 19.5%.

 

CHILE: 4th Quarter 2023 vs. 4th Quarter 2022

 

 

			4Q22				4Q23				Var %
			(Figures in million CLP)
Net Sales			332,666				332,474				-0.1	%
Operating Income			51,332				54,183				5.6	%
Adjusted EBITDA			62,858				66,340				5.5	%

 

During the quarter, Sales Volume reached 83.2 million unit cases, a decrease of 8.3%, explained by the decrease in the Soft Drinks, Waters and Juices and other non-alcoholic beverages categories, partially offset by the increase in the Beer and other alcoholic beverages category. Sales volume was mainly affected by adverse weather factors compared to the previous year. Transactions totaled 494.5 million, representing a decrease of 10.0%. The volume of the Non-Alcoholic Beverages Segment represented 85.7% of total Sales Volume, and decreased 9.6%, which was explained by the decrease in all categories. The volume of the Alcoholic Beverages Segment represented 14.3% of total Sales Volume, and grew 0.8%, explained by the increase in the Other alcoholic beverages category, partially offset by the decrease in the Beer category.

 

Net Sales reached CLP 332,474 million, a 0.1% decrease, which is mainly explained by the aforementioned decrease in volume, partially offset by the increase in the average revenue per unit case sold, as a result of price increases. Net Sales of the Non-Alcoholic Beverages segment decreased 2.9%, representing 74.3% of total sales. Net Sales of the Alcoholic Beverages Segment increased 9.1%, representing 25.7% of total sales.

 

Cost of Sales decreased 3.7%, which is mainly explained by (i) the lower volume sold, and (ii) a lower cost of raw materials, especially Pet resin. This was partially offset by (i) a shift in the mix towards higher unit cost products, and (ii) a higher cost of sugar.

 

Distribution Costs and Administrative Expenses increased 7.9%, which is mainly explained by (i) higher marketing expenses, and (ii) higher cost of labor and services provided by third parties. This was partially offset by lower distribution and transportation expenses due to lower volumes.

 

The aforementioned effects led to an Operating Income of CLP 54,183 million, 5.6% higher when compared to the previous year. Operating Margin was 16.3%.

 

Adjusted EBITDA reached CLP 66,340 million, an increase of 5.5%. Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 20.0%, an expansion of 106 basis points.

 

 

 

 

PARAGUAY: 4th Quarter 2023 vs. 4th Quarter 2022

 

 

			4Q22				4Q23				Var %				4Q22				4Q23				Var %
			(Figures in million CLP)												(Figures in million PGY)
Net Sales			63,418				69,230				9.2	%			503,558				572,666				13.7	%
Operating Income			15,463				18,869				22.0	%			123,670				156,560				26.6	%
Adjusted EBITDA			19,136				22,662				18.4	%			152,655				187,934				23.1	%

 

During the quarter, Sales Volume reached 22.8 million unit cases, an increase of 5.5%, explained by the volume increase in the Soft Drinks and Juices and other non-alcoholic beverages categories, partially offset by the decrease in the Water category. Transactions totaled 139.3 million, an increase of 6.6%.

 

Net Sales amounted to CLP 69,230 million, an increase of 9.2%. In local currency, Net Sales increased 13.7%, which was mainly explained by a higher average revenue per unit case sold and the aforementioned increase in volume.

 

Cost of Sales in the reporting currency increased 7.1%. In local currency, it increased 11.6%, which is mainly explained by (i) the higher volume sold, (ii) a higher cost of concentrate due to price increases, (iii) a higher cost of sugar and fructose, and (iv) the shift in the mix towards higher unit cost products. This was partially offset by a lower cost of Pet resin.

 

Distribution Costs and Administrative Expenses decreased 1.3%, and in local currency they increased 3.0%. This is mainly explained by (i) higher distribution expenses, due to the higher volume sold, and (ii) higher cost of labor and services provided by third parties. This was partially offset by higher other operating income, which is classified under this item.

 

The aforementioned effects led to an Operating Income of CLP 18,869 million, 22.0% higher when compared to the previous year. Operating Margin reached 27.3%. In local currency, operating income increased 26.6%.

 

Adjusted EBITDA reached CLP 22,662 million, an increase of 18.4%, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 32.7%, an expansion of 256 basis points. In local currency Adjusted EBITDA increased 23.1%.

 

ACCUMULATED RESULTS: Full year ended December 31, 2023 vs. Full year ended December 31, 2022

 

Consolidated Results

 

 

(Figures in million CLP)		FY22				FY23				Var %
Net Sales			2,656,878				2,618,437				-1.4	%
Operating Income			345,144				357,337				3.5	%
Adjusted EBITDA			464,510				470,108				1.2	%
Net income attributable to the owners of the controller			125,498				171,441				36.6	%

 

Consolidated Sales Volume was 882.6 million unit cases, which represented an increase of 1.0% compared to the same period of 2022, mainly explained by the volume increase in the Brazilian and Paraguayan operations, partially offset by the volume decrease in the Argentine and Chilean operations. The Non-Alcoholic Beverages Segment represented 94.7% of consolidated Sales Volume and grew 1.1%, explained by the growth of the Segment in Brazil and Paraguay, partially offset by the decrease in Argentina and Chile. The Alcoholic Beverages Segment represented 5.3% of total volume and grew 0.7%, which was mainly explained by the growth of the Segment in the Brazilian and Argentine operations, and was partially offset by the reduction of the Segment's volume in the Chilean operation. Transactions amounted to 4,859.6 million, an increase of 0.7%. Consolidated Net Sales amounted to CLP 2,618,437 million, a decrease of 1.4%.

 

Consolidated Cost of Sales decreased by 1.6%, which is mainly explained by (i) the effect of translating figures from the local currencies of Argentina and Paraguay to the reporting currency, (ii) a lower cost of Pet resin in the four countries where we operate, and (iii) a lower cost of concentrate in Argentina. This was partially offset by (i) the higher cost of concentrate due to price increases in Chile and Paraguay, (ii) the higher volume sold in Brazil and Paraguay, (iii) the shift in the mix towards higher unit cost products in Brazil, Chile and Paraguay, and (iv) a higher cost of sugar in all four operations.

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Distribution Costs and Administrative Expenses decreased by 3.5%, which is mainly explained by (i) the effect of translating figures from the local currencies of Argentina and Paraguay to the reporting currency, and (ii) lower freight expense in Argentina. This was partially offset by (i) higher distribution expenses in Brazil, Chile and Paraguay, (ii) higher labor costs, and (iii) higher marketing expenses in Argentina and Chile.

 

The aforementioned effects led to a consolidated Operating Income of CLP 357,337 million, an increase of 3.5%. Operating Margin was 13.6%.

 

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA reached CLP 470,108 million, an increase of 1.2%. Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 18.0%, an expansion of 47 basis points.

 

Net income attributable to the owners of the controller was CLP 171,441 million, an increase of 36.6%, and net margin reached 6.5%, an expansion of 182 basis points.

 

Argentina

 

 

		FY22				FY23				Var %				FY22				FY23				Var %
		(Figures in million CLP)												(Figures in million ARS of December 2023)
Net Sales			688,705				460,338				-33.2	%			441,807				424,298				-4.0	%
Operating Income			86,499				62,960				-27.2	%			55,490				58,031				4.6	%
Adjusted EBITDA			119,942				86,016				-28.3	%			76,944				79,282				3.0	%

 

Sales volume decreased 3.5%, reaching 194.2 million unit cases, explained by the decrease in the volume of the Soft Drinks and Juices and other non-alcoholic beverages category, partially offset by the increase in the volume of the Water and Beer and other alcoholic beverages categories. Transactions amounted to 926.3 million, representing a decrease of 2.2%.

 

Net Sales amounted to CLP 460,338 million, a decrease of 33.2%, while in local currency, Net Sales decreased by 4.0%, which was mainly explained by the aforementioned decrease in volume.

 

Cost of Sales decreased 36.2%. In local currency, it decreased 8.3%, which is mainly explained by (i) the reduction in volume sold, (ii) a lower cost of concentrate, and (iii) a lower cost of Pet resin. This was partially offset by higher labor costs.

 

Distribution Costs and Administrative Expenses decreased 30.6% in the reporting currency. In local currency, these decreased 0.3%, which is mainly explained by a lower distribution cost due to lower sales volume. This was partially offset by (i) higher labor expenses, and (ii) higher advertising expenses.

 

The aforementioned effects led to an Operating Income of CLP 62,960 million, a decrease of 27.2%. Operating Margin was 13.7%. In local currency, Operating Income increased 4.6%.

 

Adjusted EBITDA reached CLP 86,016 million, a decrease of 28.3%. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 18.7%, an expansion of 127 basis points. Adjusted EBITDA in local currency increased 3.0%.

 

 

 

 

 

Brazil

 

 

 

		FY22			FY23			Var %			FY22			FY23			Var %
		(Figures in million CLP)									(Figures in million BRL)
Net Sales		636,860			745,383			17.0	%		3,753			4,404			17.3	%
Operating Income		81,206			108,705			33.9	%		479			638			33.3	%
Adjusted EBITDA		113,094			140,090			23.9	%		666			825			23.9	%

 

Sales volume increased 8.2%, reaching 300.9 million unit cases, explained by the increase in volume of all categories. The Non-Alcoholic Beverages segment represented 98.1% of total sales volume, and grew 8.0%, which was explained by the growth of all categories in the segment. The Alcoholic Beverages segment represented 1.9% of total volume and grew 23.6%, which was explained by the growth of all categories in the segment. Transactions reached 1,642.4 million, an increase of 7.5%.

 

Net Sales reached CLP 745,383 million, an increase of 17.0%. In local currency, Net Sales increased 17.3%, due to a higher average price as a result of the price increases we have implemented and the aforementioned increase in volume. Net Sales of the Non-Alcoholic Beverages segment increased 16.4% in local currency, representing 94.3% of total sales. Net Sales of the Alcoholic Beverages segment increased 35.2% in local currency, representing 5.7% of total sales.

 

Cost of Sales increased 14.1%, while in local currency it increased 14.5%, which is mainly explained by (i) the higher sales volume, (ii) the shift in the mix towards higher unit cost products, (iii) a higher sugar cost, and (iv) a higher labor cost. This was partially offset by a lower cost of raw materials, especially Pet resin.

 

Distribution Costs and Administrative Expenses increased 15.8% in the reporting currency, and in local currency they increased 16.3%, which is mainly explained by (i) higher labor costs, (ii) higher distribution and transportation expenses, and (iii) higher depreciation charges.

 

The aforementioned effects led to an Operating Income of CLP 108,705 million, an increase of 33.9%. Operating Margin was 14.6%. In local currency, Operating Income increased 33.3%.

 

Adjusted EBITDA reached CLP 140,090 million, an increase of 23.9% over the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 18.8%, an expansion of 104 basis points. In local currency, Adjusted EBITDA increased 23.9%.

 

Chile

 

 

		FY22				FY23				Var %
		(Figures in million CLP)
Net Sales			1,123,665				1,191,974				6.1	%
Operating Income			134,840				139,519				3.5	%
Adjusted EBITDA			175,554				184,450				5.1	%

 

Sales volume reached 309.9 million unit cases, a decrease of 3.1%, explained by the decrease in the volume of the Soft Drinks, Juices and other non-alcoholic beverages and Beer and other alcoholic beverages categories, partially offset by the increase in the Water category. Transactions amounted to 1,813.2 million, representing a decrease of 4.8%. The Non-Alcoholic Beverages Segment represented 86.9% of total Sales Volume, and decreased by 3.1%, which was explained by the decrease in the volume of the Soft Drinks and Juices and other non-alcoholic beverages categories, partially offset by the increase in the Waters category. The Alcoholic Beverages segment represented 13.1% of total sales volume and decreased 2.9%, explained by the decrease in the Beer category, partially offset by the increase in the Other alcoholic beverages category.

 

 

 

 

Net Sales amounted to CLP 1,191,974 million, an increase of 6.1%, which is explained by a higher average price in the period, due to the price increases performed, partially offset by the aforementioned decrease in volume. Net Sales of the Non-Alcoholic Beverages segment increased 5.6%, representing 75.6% of total sales. Net Sales of the Alcoholic Beverages Segment increased 7.4%, representing 24.4% of total sales.

 

Cost of Sales increased 5.6%, which is mainly explained by (i) a shift in the mix towards higher unit cost products, and (ii) a higher cost of concentrate due to the implementation of price increases. This was partially offset by a lower cost of raw materials, especially Pet resin.

 

Distribution Costs and Administrative Expenses increased 8.8%, which is mainly explained by (i) a higher cost of labor and services provided by third parties, (ii) higher distribution and transportation expenses, as a consequence of higher tariffs, and (iii) higher marketing expenses.

 

The aforementioned effects led to an Operating Income of CLP 139,519 million, 3.5% higher when compared to the previous year. Operating Margin was 11.7%.

 

Adjusted EBITDA reached CLP 184,450 million, an increase of 5.1%. Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 15.5%, a contraction of 15 basis points.

 

Paraguay

 

 

 

		FY22				FY23				Var %				FY22				FY23				Var %
		(Figures in million CLP)												(Figures in million PGY)
Net Sales			212,339				223,841				5.4	%			1,706,394				1,937,751				13.6	%
Operating Income			49,709				54,722				10.1	%			402,745				473,188				17.5	%
Adjusted EBITDA			63,029				68,452				8.6	%			509,070				592,351				16.4	%

 

Sales volume reached 77.6 million unit cases, an increase of 4.3%, explained by the increase in volume in all categories. Transactions reached 477.8 million, an increase of 6.4%.

 

Net sales amounted to CLP 223,841 million, an increase of 5.4%. In local currency, Net Sales increased 13.6%, which is explained by a higher average price, and to a lesser extent by the aforementioned increase in Sales Volume.

 

Cost of Sales increased 5.2% and in local currency increased 13.5%, which is mainly explained by (i) the higher sales volume, (ii) a higher cost of concentrate due to price increases, (iii) a change in the mix towards higher unit cost products, and (iv) a higher cost of sweeteners. This was partially offset by the lower cost of Pet resin.

 

Distribution Costs and Administrative Expenses increased 0.6% in reported currency. In local currency, it increased 9.1%, which is mainly explained by (i) higher distribution expenses, mainly due to higher tariffs, and (ii) higher labor and services provided by third parties.

 

The aforementioned effects led to an Operating Income of CLP 54,722 million, 10.1% higher when compared to the previous year. Operating Margin reached 24.4%. In local currency, Operating Income increased 17.5%.

 

Adjusted EBITDA reached CLP 68,452 million, 8.6% higher when compared to the previous year, and the Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 30.6%, an expansion of 90 basis points. In local currency, Adjusted EBITDA increased 16.4%.

 

NON-OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER

 

Net Financial Income and Expenses account recorded an expense of CLP 8,247 million, which compares to an expense of CLP 6,470 million in the same quarter of the previous year, mainly due to higher debt and lower financial income in our subsidiary in Argentina.

 

Share of Profit or Loss from Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method went from a gain of CLP 1,124 million to a gain of CLP 2,721 million, which is mainly explained by higher results of subsidiaries in Chile.

 

Other Income and Expenses account recorded a loss of CLP 1,282 million, compared to a loss of CLP 5,248 million in the same quarter of the previous year. The difference is mainly explained by higher revenues from the sale of mineral water sources in Brazil to The Coca-Cola Company.

 

 

 

Results by Adjustment Units and Exchange Rate Differences account went from a loss of CLP 15,849 million to a loss of CLP 10,665 million. This lower loss is mainly explained by a decrease in the loss from on indexation units, due to the positive effect of the price-level restatement of balance sheet and income statement accounts in Argentina, as well as the effect of lower inflation in Chile on the UF debt. These effects were partially offset by exchange losses in Argentina.

 

Income Tax went from -CLP 41,806 million to -CLP 30,255 million, a variation that is mainly explained by the positive tax effect of the exchange rate difference and by lower inflation. These effects were partially offset by higher operating income.

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

 

The following are the balances of Assets and Liabilities as of the closing date of these financial statements:

 

		12.31.2022				12.31.2023				Variation
Assets		million CLP				million CLP				million CLP
Current assets			1,161,729				981,771				-179,958
Non-current assets			1,848,971				1,939,750				90,779
Total Assets			3,010,701				2,921,521				-89,180

 

		12.31.2022				12.31.2023				Variation
Liabilities		million CLP				million CLP				million CLP
Current liabilities			949,245				692,871				-256,374
Non-current liabilities			1,178,053				1,307,664				129,611
Total Liabilities			2,127,298				2,000,535				-126,762

 

		12.31.2022				12.31.2023				Variation
Equity		million CLP				million CLP				million CLP
Non-controlling interests			28,143				34,695				6,552
Equity attributable to the owners of the controller			855,260				886,291				31,030
Total Equity			883,403				920,985				37,583

 

At the closing of December 2023, with respect to the closing of 2022, the Argentine peso depreciated 345.3% with respect to the Chilean peso, which generated a decrease in assets, liabilities and equity accounts, due to the effect of translation of figures to the reporting currency. Additionally, the figures for Argentina, in accordance with IAS 29, prior to the translation of figures, are adjusted for accumulated inflation as of the end of 2022, until the closing currency of this report (December 2023), increasing the figures in local currency by 211.2%. On the other hand, the Brazilian real and the Paraguayan guarani appreciated against the Chilean peso by 9.5% and 3.3%, respectively, which generated an increase in assets, liabilities and equity accounts, due to the effect of translation of figures to the reporting currency.

 

In September, one of the 144A/RegS format bonds issued in the United States matured. The maturity was for USD 365 million at a rate of 5.00% [USD], a bond that was redenominated through derivatives into Brazilian reais for a total of BRL 840 million at a fixed rate of 13.51% [BRL]. This maturity was refinanced through the issuance, in September, of a new bond in the Swiss market for a total of CHF 170 million at a fixed rate of 2.7175% [CHF] for a term of 5 years, these conditions were redenominated through the use of derivatives, to Brazilian reais for a total of BRL 920 million at a fixed rate of 11.27% [BRL].

 

Assets

 

Total assets decreased by CLP 89,180 million, 3.0% compared to December 2022.

 

Current assets decreased by CLP 179,958 million, 15.5% compared to December 2022, which is mainly explained by the decrease in Other current financial assets (- CLP 195,759 million), mainly due to the liquidation of the cross currency swap associated with the 144A bond that matured in September 2023. This decrease was partially offset by the increase in Trade and other current accounts receivable (CLP 19,122 million), mainly in the operations in Chile, Brazil and Paraguay, and by the increase in Cash and cash equivalents (CLP 12,002 million).

 

Non-current assets increased by CLP 90,779 million, 4.9% compared to December 2022, mainly due to the increase in Property, plant and equipment (CLP 74,168 million) due to investments made (CLP 222,620 million), which were partially offset by the negative effect of translation and readjustment due to IAS29, and by the Depreciation account. In addition to this increase, there was an increase in Intangible assets other than goodwill (CLP 24,148 million), mainly explained by the positive translation effect of the figures of our subsidiaries in Brazil and Paraguay.

 

Liabilities and Equity

 

Total liabilities decreased by CLP 126,762 million, 6.0% compared to December 2022.

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities decreased by CLP 256,374 million, 27.0% compared to December 2022, mainly due to the decrease in Other current financial liabilities (-CLP 314,305 million) mainly explained by the payment on maturity of the 144A Bond. This decrease was partially offset by the increase in Trade and other current accounts payable (CLP 44,110 million), mainly explained by the reclassification of the account payable maintained with the former shareholders of Companhia de Bebidas Ipiranga related to a tax credit, from the caption "Other non-current non-financial liabilities", considering that it is a debt that will be paid in the short term.

 

On the other hand, non-current liabilities increased by CLP 129,611 million, 11.0% compared to December 2022, mainly due to the increase in Other non-current financial liabilities (CLP 139,524 million), which is mainly explained by the placement of the Swiss Bond, which is partially offset by the decrease in the mark to market liability of the cross currency swap of the bond issued in the United States in 2020 (Senior Notes due 2050).

 

Equity increased by CLP 37,583 million, 4.3% compared to December 2022, explained by the increase in Accumulated Earnings as a result of the profits obtained in the previously mentioned period, the restatement of equity balances in our subsidiary in Argentina, in accordance with IAS 29 (CLP 48,864 million) and by the distribution of dividends (-CLP 167,969 million). The increase in Accumulated Earnings was partially offset by the decrease in Other reserves (-CLP 21,306 million).

 

FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

CONSOLIDATED NET FINANCIAL DEBT		(USD million)
Total Financial Assets			452
Cash and Cash Equivalent (1)			346
Other current financial assets (1)			75
Net valuation of Hedge Derivatives (2)			30
Financial Debt			1,175
Bonds on the international market			505
Bonds on the local market (Chile)			614
Bank Debt and Others			57
Net Financial Debt			724

 

⁽¹⁾ Financial Assets corresponding to Cash and Cash Equivalents and Other current financial assets are held invested in low-risk instruments such as time deposits, short-term fixed-income mutual funds and others.

⁽²⁾ Considers the net effect of valuations in favor of and against hedge derivatives.

 

CURRENCY EXPOSURE (%)

 

		Financial Assets (1)			Financial Debt (3)
CLP (Chile)		43	%		27	%
Unidad de Fomento (CLP indexed to inflation)		13	%		54	%
BRL (Brazil)		26	%		19	%
PGY (Paraguay)		11	%		0	%
ARS (Argentina)		5	%		0	%
USD (United States)		2	%		0	%
Total		100	%		100	%

 

⁽³⁾ Includes valuation of hedge derivatives.

 

RISK RATING  

 

Local rating agencies		Rating
ICR			AA+
Fitch Chile			AA+

 

International rating agencies			Rating
Standard & Poors			BBB
Fitch Ratings, Inc.			BBB+

 

DEBT AMORTIZATION PROFILE

 

 

 

CASH FLOW

 

		12.31.2022			12.31.2023			Variation
Cash flow		million CLP			million CLP			million CLP			%
Operating		397,452			366,830			-30,622			-7.7	%
Investment		-85,168			-158,289			-73,120			85.9	%
Financing		-286,963			-187,127			99,837			-34.8	%
Net Cash Flow for the period		25,321			21,415			-3,906			-15.4	%

 

 

 

 

 

During the period, the Company generated a positive net cash flow of CLP 21,415 million, which is explained as follows:

  

Operating activities generated a positive net cash flow of CLP 366,830 million, lower than the CLP 397,452 million recorded in the same period of 2022, mainly due to higher other operating payments.

 

Investing activities generated a negative cash flow of CLP 158,289 million, with a negative variation of CLP 73,120 million with respect to the previous period, which is mainly explained by lower redemptions of financial instruments compared to 2022 for CLP 69,191 million, added to a higher investment in Capex for CLP 6,000 million.

 

Financing activities generated a negative cash flow of CLP 187,127 million, with a positive variation of CLP 99,837 million with respect to the previous period, which is mainly explained by lower dividend payments than in 2022.

 

MAIN INDICATORS

 

INDICATOR		Definition	Unit	Dec 23	Dec 22	Dec 23 vs Dec 22
LIQUIDITY
	Current liquidity	Current Asset	Times	1.4	1.2	15.8%
		Current Liability
	Acid ratio	Current Asset – Inventory	Times	1.1	1.0	12.0%
		Current Liability
ACTIVITY
	Investment		Million CLP	222,620	173,675	28.2%
	Inventory turnover	Cost of Sales	Times	6.7	7.4	-10.2%
		Average Inventory
INDEBTEDNESS
	Indebtedness ratio	Net Financial Debt*	Times	0.7	0.7	-2.7%
		Total Equity*
	Financial exp. coverage	Adjusted EBITDA (12M)	Times	13.6	19.9	-31.5%
		Financial Expenses* (12M) – Financial Income* (12M)
	Net financial debt /	Net Financial Debt	Times	1.4	1.3	0.2%
	Adjusted EBITDA	Adjusted EBITDA (12M)
PROFITABILITY
	On Equity	Net Income Fiscal Year (12M)	%	19.7%	13.0%	6.7 pp
		Average Equity
	On Total Assets	Net Income Fiscal Year (12M)	%	5.8%	4.2%	1.6 pp
		Average Assets

  

Liquidity

 

Current Liquidity showed a positive variation of 15.8% with respect to December 2022, explained by the 27.0% decrease in current liabilities, which was greater than the decrease in current assets (15.5%).

 

The Acid Ratio showed an increase of 12.0% with respect to December 2022, for the reasons explained above, in addition to the decrease in inventories (5.2%) in the period. Current assets excluding inventories showed a decrease of 18.2% compared to December 2022.

 

Activity

 

At the closing of December 2023, investments reached CLP 222,620 million, which corresponds to an increase of 28.2% compared to the same period of 2022, mainly explained by higher productive investments such as the returnable capacity expansion in our subsidiary in Argentina and the beer plant in our subsidiary in Brazil.

 

Inventory turnover reached 6.7 times, showing a decrease of 10.2% versus the same period of 2022, mainly explained by the increase in average inventory by 9.5% versus the same period of 2022, added to the decrease in cost of sales (1.6%).

 

^* Definitions used are contained in the Glossary on page 16 of this document.

 

 

 

 

Indebtedness

 

The indebtedness ratio reached 0.7 times at the closing of December 2023, which corresponds to a decrease of 2.7% compared to the closing of December 2022. This is mainly due to the 4.3% increase in equity.

 

The Financial Expense Coverage indicator shows a decrease of 31.5% when compared to December 2022, reaching 13.6 times. This is explained by an increase in net financial expenses (rolling 12 months) of 47.8% and the increase in Adjusted EBITDA (rolling 12 months) of 1.2% for the period.

 

Net financial debt/Adjusted EBITDA reached 1.4 times, which represents an increase of 0.2% compared to December 2022. This is due to the 1.5% increase in net financial debt, along with the 1.2% increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the period.

 

Profitability

 

Return on equity reached 19.7%, 6.7 percentage points higher than the indicator measured in December 2022. This result is due to the increase in Net Income for the rolling 12-month period (36.6%), together with the decrease in Average Equity (9.8%).

 

Return on Total Assets was 5.8%, 1.6 percentage points higher than the indicator measured in December 2022, explained by the increase in Net Income for the 12 rolling months, together with the decrease in Average Assets (0.4%).

 

MACROECONOMIC INFORMATION

 

INFLATION
		Accumulated FY23
Argentina*			211.20	%
Brazil			4.62	%
Chile			3.90	%
Paraguay			3.67	%

  

*Official inflation reported by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses of Argentina (INDEC). It should be mentioned that the inflation used to restate Argentina's figures in accordance with IAS 29 corresponds to inflation estimated by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (in its Survey of Market Expectations report), which is also adjusted for the difference between the estimate (by the Central Bank) and the actual inflation of the previous month (INDEC).

 

		Local currency/USD								CLP/local currency
EXCHANGE		(Average exchange rate*)								(Average exchange rate*)
RATES USED		4Q22				4Q23				4Q22				4Q23
Argentina			177.2				808.5				4.8				1.1
Brazil			5.26				4.95				174.00				180.80
Chile			915				896				N.A				N.A
Paraguay			7,206				7,391				0.13				0.12

 

*Except Argentina, where the closing exchange rate is used, in accordance with IAS 29.

 

		Local currency/USD								CLP/local currency
EXCHANGE		(Average exchange rate*)								(Average exchange rate*)
RATES USED		FY22				FY23				FY22				FY23
Argentina			177.2				808.5				4.8				1.1
Brazil			5.16				4.99				169.08				168.15
Chile			873				840				N.A				N.A
Paraguay			6,988				7,294				0.12				0.12

 

*Except Argentina, where the closing exchange rate is used, in accordance with IAS 29.

 

MARKET RISK ANALYSIS

 

The Company’s risk management is the responsibility of the office of the Chief Executive Officer, (through the areas of Corporate Management Control, Sustainability and Risks, which depends on the office of the Chief Financial Officer), as well as each of the management areas of Coca-Cola Andina. The main risks that the Company has identified and that could possibly affect the business are as follows:

 

Relationship with The Coca-Cola Company

 

A large part of the Company’s sales derives from the sale of products whose trademarks are owned by The Coca-Cola Company, which has the ability to exert an important influence on the business through its rights under the Licensing or Bottling Agreements. In addition, we depend on The Coca-Cola Company to renew these Bottling Agreements.

 

 

 

 

Non-alcoholic beverage business environment

 

Consumers, public health officials, and government officials in our markets are increasingly concerned about the public health consequences associated with obesity, which can affect demand for our products, especially those containing sugar.

 

The Company has developed a large portfolio of sugar-free products and has also made reformulations to some of its sugary products, significantly reducing the sugar contents of its products.

 

Raw material prices and exchange rate

 

Many raw materials are used in the production of beverages and packaging, including sugar and PET resin, the prices of which may present great volatility. In the case of sugar, the Company sets the price of a part of the volume that it consumes with some anticipation, in order to avoid having large fluctuations of cost that cannot be anticipated.

 

In addition, these raw materials are traded in dollars; the Company has a policy of hedging in the futures market a portion of the dollars it uses to buy raw materials.

 

Instability in the supply of utilities and raw materials

 

In the countries in which we operate, our operations depend on a stable supply of utilities, fuel and raw materials. Power outages or water shut offs as well as the lack of raw materials may result in interruptions of our production. The Company has mitigation plans to reduce the effects of eventual interruptions in the supply of utilities and raw materials.

 

Economic conditions of the countries where we operate

 

The Company maintains operations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Paraguay. The demand for our products largely depends on the economic situation of these countries. Moreover, economic instability can cause depreciation of the currencies of these countries, as well as inflation, which may eventually affect the Company’s financial situation.

 

New tax laws or modifications to tax incentives

 

We cannot ensure that any government authority in any of the countries in which we operate will not impose new taxes or increase existing taxes on our raw materials, products or containers. Likewise, we cannot assure that these authorities are going to uphold and/or renew tax incentives that currently benefit some of our operations.

 

A devaluation of the currencies of the countries where we have our operations, regarding the Chilean peso, can negatively affect the results reported by the Company in Chilean pesos

 

The Company reports its results in Chilean pesos, while a large part of its revenues and Adjusted EBITDA comes from countries that use other currencies. Should currencies devaluate regarding the Chilean peso, this would have a negative effect on the results of the Company, upon the translation of results into Chilean pesos.

 

The imposition of exchange controls could restrict the entry and exit of funds to and from the countries in which we operate, which could significantly limit our financial capacity

 

The imposition of exchange controls in the countries in which we operate could affect our ability to repatriate profits, which could significantly limit our ability to pay dividends to our shareholders. Additionally, it may limit the ability of our foreign subsidiaries to finance payments of U.S. dollar denominated liabilities required by foreign creditors.

 

Price control policies in Argentina may have a material and adverse effect on the results of our Argentine operations

 

The Argentine government has from time to time established price controls on consumer products. To the extent that the price of our products in Argentina are restricted by government imposed price controls the results of our Argentine operations may be materially affected. We cannot assure that authorities will not impose price controls on our products in Argentina.

 

Civil unrest in Chile could have a material adverse effect on general economic conditions in Chile and our business and financial condition

 

Since October 18, 2019, there have been protests and demonstrations in Chile, seeking to reduce inequality, including claims about better pensions, improvement in health plans and reduced health care costs, reduction in the cost of public transportation, better wages, among others. Sometimes demonstrations have been violent, causing damage to public and private property.

 

We cannot predict the extent to which the Chilean economy will be affected by the civil unrest, nor can we predict if government policies enacted as a response to the civil unrest will have a negative impact on the Chilean economy and our business. Neither can we assure that demonstrations and vandalism will not cause damage to our logistics and production infrastructure. So far, the Company has not been affected in any material respect.

 

Our business is subject to risks arising from the COVID-19 pandemic

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the countries where we operate taking extraordinary measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, including travel restrictions, closing borders, restrictions or bans on social gathering events, instructions to citizens to practice social distancing, non-essential business closure, quarantine implementation, and other similar actions. The impact of this pandemic has substantially increased uncertainty regarding the development of economies and is most likely to cause a global recession. We cannot predict how long this pandemic will last, or how long the restrictions imposed by the countries where we operate will last.

 

 

 

 

Since the impact of COVID-19 is very uncertain, we cannot accurately predict the extent of impact this pandemic will have on our business and our operations. There is a risk that our collaborators, contractors and suppliers may be restricted or prevented from carrying out their activities for an indefinite period of time, due to shutdowns mandated by the authorities. Although our operations have not been materially disrupted to date, eventually the pandemic and the measures taken by governments to contain the virus could affect the continuity of our operations. In addition, some measures taken by governments have negatively affected some of our sales channels, especially the closing of restaurants and bars, as well as the prohibition of social gathering events, which affects our sales volumes to these channels. We cannot predict the effect that the pandemic and these measures will have on our sales to these channels, nor whether these channels will recover once the pandemic is over. Nor can we predict how long our consumers will change their consumer spending pattern as a result of the pandemic.

 

Additionally, a possible outbreak of other epidemics in the future, such as SARS, Zika or the Ebola virus, could also result in a similar impact on our business than COVID-19.

 

A more detailed analysis of business risks is available in the Company’s 20-F and Annual Report, available on our website.

 

RECENT EVENTS

 

Dow Jones Chile Index and Dow Jones Sustainability Index MILA Pacific Alliance

 

We were included in the Dow Jones Chile Index for the eighth year in a row in December, as well as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index MILA Pacific Alliance for the seventh time. Because of our dedication and perseverance in addressing these issues, we have become the best-ranked Chilean company in our industry, as well as one of the top four companies in the world, also in our industry.

 

Interim Dividend 229

 

On January 25, 2024, the Company paid Interim Dividend 229: CLP 32.0 per Series A share; and CLP 35.2 per Series B share.

 

GLOSSARY

 

Adjusted EBITDA: includes Revenue, Costs of Sales, Distribution Costs and Administrative Expenses, included in the Financial Statements submitted to Chile’s Financial Market Commission and determined in accordance with IFRS, plus Depreciation.

 

Currency-neutral of a quarter q for a Q year is calculated using the same ratio of local currencies to the Chilean peso as the q quarter of the Q-1 year. In the case of Argentina, given that it is a hyperinflationary economy, the result of the q quarter is also deflated by inflation of the last 12 months.

 

Financial Expenses: correspond to interest generated by the Company’s financial debt.

 

Financial Income: corresponds to the interest generated by the Company's cash.

 

Net Financial Debt: considers the consolidated financial liability that accrues interest, i.e.: (i) other current financial liabilities, plus (ii) other non-current financial liabilities, less (iii) the sum of cash and cash equivalent; plus other current financial assets; plus other non-current financial assets (to the extent that they correspond to the balances of assets for derivative financial instruments, taken to cover exchange rate risk and/or interest rate of financial liabilities).

 

Operating Income: includes Revenue, Costs of Sales, Distribution Costs and Administrative Expenses, included in the Financial Statements submitted to Chile Financial Market Commission and determined in accordance with IFRS.

 

Total Equity: corresponds to the equity attributable to the owners of the controller plus non-controlling interests.

 

Transactions: refers to the number of units sold, regardless of size.

 

Volume: expressed in Unit Cases (UCs), which is the conventional measurement used to measure sales volume in the Coca-Cola System worldwide.

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

STOCK EXCHANGES ON WHICH WE TRADE
ANDINA-A ANDINA-B	AKO/A AKO/B
ESG INDICES IN WHICH WE PARTICIPATE
Dow Jones Sustainability Index Chile Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index.
NUMBER OF SHARES
TOTAL: 946,570,604	SERIES A: 473,289,301	SERIES B: 473,281,303	SHARES PER ADR: 6

 

ABOUT COCA-COLA ANDINA

 

Coca-Cola Andina is among the three largest Coca-Cola bottlers in Latin America, servicing franchised territories with almost 57.4 million people, delivering 882.6 million unit cases or 5,011 million liters of soft drinks, juices, bottled water, beer and other alcoholic beverages during 2023. Coca-Cola Andina has the franchise to produce and commercialize Coca-Cola products in certain territories in Argentina (through Embotelladora del Atlántico), in Brazil (through Rio de Janeiro Refrescos), in Chile, (through Embotelladora Andina) and in all of Paraguay (through Paraguay Refrescos). The Chadwick Claro, Garcés Silva, Said Handal and Said Somavía families control Coca-Cola Andina in equal parts. The Company's value generation proposal is to become a Total Beverage Company, using existing resources efficiently and sustainably, developing a relationship of excellence with consumers of its products, as well as with its collaborators, customers, suppliers, the community in which it operates and with its strategic partner The Coca-Cola Company, in order to increase ROIC for shareholders in the long term. For more company information visit www.koandina.com.b

 

This document may contain projections reflecting Coca-Cola Andina’s good faith expectations and are based on currently available information. However, the results that are finally obtained are subject to diverse variables, many of which are beyond the Company's control, and which could materially impact the current performance. Among the factors that could change the performance are the political and economic conditions on mass consumption, pricing pressures resulting from competitive discounts of other bottlers, weather conditions in the Southern Cone and other risk factors that would be applicable from time to time, and which are periodically informed in reports filed before the appropriate regulatory authorities, and which are available on our website.

 

 

Embotelladora Andina S.A.  

Fourth Quarter Results for the period ended December 31, 2023. Reported figures, IFRS GAAP.

(In nominal million Chilean pesos, except per share)

 

		October-December 2023																				October-December 2022
		Chilean Operations				Brazilian Operations				Argentine Operations				Paraguay Operations				Total (1)				Chilean Operations				Brazilian Operations				Argentine Operations				Paraguay Operations				Total (1)				% Ch.
Volume total beverages (Million UC)			83.2				88.8				53.5				22.8				248.4				90.7				80.2				58.4				21.7				250.9				-1.0	%
Transactions (Million)			494.5				475.0				252.4				139.3				1,361.3				549.2				438.0				276.7				130.6				1,394.5				-2.4	%
Net sales			332,474				243,604				129,595				69,230				773,552				332,666				192,836				202,411				63,418				789,934				-2.1	%
Cost of sales			(210,545	)			(149,292	)			(63,100	)			(38,881	)			(460,384	)			(218,574	)			(120,508	)			(107,543	)			(36,319	)			(481,548	)			-4.4	%
Gross profit			121,929				94,312				66,495				30,350				313,169				114,092				72,328				94,868				27,099				308,386				1.6	%
Gross margin			36.7	%			38.7	%			51.3	%			43.8	%			40.5	%			34.3	%			37.5	%			46.9	%			42.7	%			39.0	%
Distribution and administrative expenses			(67,746	)			(52,607	)			(47,812	)			(11,481	)			(179,646	)			(62,760	)			(41,865	)			(75,001	)			(11,635	)			(191,260	)			-6.1	%
Corporate expenses (2)																			(3,385	)																			(2,084	)			62.5	%
Operating income (3)			54,183				41,705				18,683				18,869				130,138				51,332				30,463				19,867				15,463				115,042				13.1	%
Operating margin			16.3	%			17.1	%			14.4	%			27.3	%			16.8	%			15.4	%			15.8	%			9.8	%			24.4	%			14.6	%
Adjusted EBITDA (4)			66,340				49,284				24,169				22,662				159,070				62,858				39,558				28,789				19,136				148,257				7.3	%
Adjusted EBITDA margin			20.0	%			20.2	%			18.6	%			32.7	%			20.6	%			18.9	%			20.5	%			14.2	%			30.2	%			18.8	%
Financial (expenses) income (net)																			(8,247	)																			(6,470	)			27.5	%
Share of (loss) profit of investments accounted for using the equity method																			2,721																				1,124				142.1	%
Other income (expenses) (5)																			(1,282	)																			(5,248	)			-75.6	%
Results by readjustement  unit and  exchange rate difference																			(10,665	)																			(15,849	)			-32.7	%
Net income before income taxes																			112,665																				88,599				27.2	%
Income tax expense																			(30,255	)																			(41,806	)			-27.6	%
Net income																			82,410																				46,793				76.1	%
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests																			(1,670	)																			(1,599	)			4.5	%
Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent																			80,740																				45,194				78.7	%
Net margin																			10.4	%																			5.7	%
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING																			946.6																				946.6
EARNINGS PER SHARE																			85.3																				47.7
EARNINGS PER ADS																			511.8																				286.5				78.7	%

 

(1) Total may be different from the addition of the four countries because of intercountry eliminations.

(2) Corporate expenses partially reclassified to the operations.

(3) Operating Income considers Net Sales, Cost of Sales, Distribution Costs, and Administrative Expenses included in the Financial Statements filed with the Chilean Financial Market Comission and determined in accordance to IFRS.    

(4) Adjusted EBITDA considers Net Sales, Cost of Sales, Distribution Costs, and Administrative Expenses included in the Financial Statements filed with the Chilean Financial Market Comission and determined in accordance to IFRS, plus Depreciation.  

(5) Other income (expenses) includes the following lines of the income statement by function included in the published financial statements in the Financial Market Comission: "Other income", "Other expenses" and "Other (loss) gains".    

 

 

Embotelladora Andina S.A.  

Twelve Months Results for the period ended December 31, 2023. Reported figures, IFRS GAAP.

(In nominal million Chilean pesos, except per share)  

 

		January-December 2023																				January-December 2022
		Chilean Operations				Brazilian Operations				Argentine Operations				Paraguay Operations				Total (1)				Chilean Operations				Brazilian Operations				Argentine Operations				Paraguay Operations				Total (1)				% Ch.
Volume total beverages (Million UC)			309.9				300.9				194.2				77.6				882.6				319.8				278.0				201.4				74.4				873.6				1.0	%
Transactions (Million)			1,813.2				1,642.4				926.3				477.8				4,859.6				1,904.0				1,527.1				947.3				449.0				4,827.3				0.7	%
Net sales			1,191,974				745,383				460,338				223,841				2,618,437				1,123,665				636,860				688,705				212,339				2,656,878				-1.4	%
Cost of sales			(785,164	)			(460,649	)			(234,814	)			(124,799	)			(1,601,997	)			(743,227	)			(403,696	)			(367,880	)			(118,591	)			(1,628,702	)			-1.6	%
Gross profit			406,810				284,734				225,524				99,042				1,016,440				380,439				233,164				320,825				93,748				1,028,177				-1.1	%
Gross margin			34.1	%			38.2	%			49.0	%			44.2	%			38.8	%			33.9	%			36.6	%			46.6	%			44.2	%			38.7	%
Distribution and administrative expenses			(267,291	)			(176,029	)			(162,564	)			(44,320	)			(650,203	)			(245,598	)			(151,958	)			(234,326	)			(44,040	)			(675,922	)			-3.8	%
Corporate expenses (2)																			(8,900	)																			(7,110	)			25.2	%
Operating income (3)			139,519				108,705				62,960				54,722				357,337				134,840				81,206				86,499				49,709				345,144				3.5	%
Operating margin			11.7	%			14.6	%			13.7	%			24.4	%			13.6	%			12.0	%			12.8	%			12.6	%			23.4	%			13.0	%
Adjusted EBITDA (4)			184,450				140,090				86,016				68,452				470,108				175,554				113,094				119,942				63,029				464,510				1.2	%
Adjusted EBITDA margin			15.5	%			18.8	%			18.7	%			30.6	%			18.0	%			15.6	%			17.8	%			17.4	%			29.7	%			17.5	%
Financial (expenses) income (net)																			(33,892	)																			(19,826	)			71.0	%
Share of (loss) profit of investments accounted for using the equity method																			2,716																				1,409				92.8	%
Other income (expenses) (5)																			(41,040	)																			(23,373	)			75.6	%
Results by readjustement  unit and  exchange rate difference																			(24,615	)																			(70,551	)			-65.1	%
Net income before income taxes																			260,506																				232,804				11.9	%
Income tax expense																			(85,994	)																			(104,345	)			-17.6	%
Net income																			174,511																				128,459				35.8	%
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests																			(3,070	)																			(2,961	)			3.7	%
Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent																			171,441																				125,498				36.6	%
Net margin																			6.5	%																			4.7	%
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING																			946.6																				946.6
EARNINGS PER SHARE																			181.1																				132.6
EARNINGS PER ADS																			1,086.7																				795.5				36.6	%

 

(1) Total may be different from the addition of the four countries because of intercountry eliminations.  

(2) Corporate expenses partially reclassified to the operations.

(3) Operating Income considers Net Sales, Cost of Sales, Distribution Costs, and Administrative Expenses included in the Financial Statements filed with the Chilean Financial Market Comission and determined in accordance to IFRS.  

(4) Adjusted EBITDA considers Net Sales, Cost of Sales, Distribution Costs, and Administrative Expenses included in the Financial Statements filed with the Chilean Financial Market Comission and determined in  accordance to IFRS, plus Depreciation.

(5) Other income (expenses) includes the following lines of the income statement by function included in the published financial statements in the Financial Market Comission: "Other income", "Other expenses" and "Other (loss) gains".  

 

 

Embotelladora Andina S.A.  

Fourth Quarter Results for the period ended December 31, 2023.

(In local nominal currency of each period, except Argentina (3))

 

		October-December 2023																October-December 2022
		Chile Million Ch$				Brazil Million R$				Argentina (3) Million AR$				Paraguay Million G$				Chile Million Ch$				Brazil Million R$				Argentina (3) Million AR$				Paraguay Million G$
		Nominal				Nominal				IAS29				Nominal				Nominal				Nominal				IAS 29				Nominal
Total beverages volume (Million UC)			83.2				88.8				53.5				22.8				90.7				80.2				58.4				21.7
Transactions (Million)			494.5				475.0				252.4				139.3				549.2				438.0				276.7				130.6
Net sales			332,474				1,348.7				119,448.7				572,666				332,666				1,111.9				129,847.6				503,558
Cost of sales			(210,545	)			(826.5	)			(58,159.8	)			(321,528	)			(218,574	)			(693.8	)			(68,989.6	)			(288,099	)
Gross profit			121,929				522.2				61,288.9				251,138				114,092				418.1				60,858.0				215,459
Gross margin			36.7	%			38.7	%			51.3	%			43.9	%			34.3	%			37.6	%			46.9	%			42.8	%
Distribution and administrative expenses			(67,746	)			(291.1	)			(44,068.4	)			(94,578	)			(62,760	)			(241.3	)			(48,113.2	)			(91,789	)
Operating income (1)			54,183				231.1				17,220.5				156,560				51,332				176.8				12,744.7				123,670
Operating margin			16.3	%			17.1	%			14.4	%			27.3	%			15.4	%			15.9	%			9.8	%			24.6	%
Adjusted EBITDA (2)			66,340				273.0				22,276.6				187,934				62,858				228.5				18,468.0				152,655
Adjusted EBITDA margin			20.0	%			20.2	%			18.6	%			32.8	%			18.9	%			20.5	%			14.2	%			30.3	%

 

(1) Operating Income considers Net Sales, Cost of Sales, Distribution Costs, and Administrative Expenses included in the Financial Statements filed with the Chilean Financial Market Comission and determined in accordance to IFRS.  

(2) Adjusted EBITDA considers Net Sales, Cost of Sales, Distribution Costs, and Administrative Expenses included in the Financial Statements filed with the Chilean Financial Market Comission and determined in accordance to IFRS, plus Depreciation.

(3) Argentina 2023 figures are presented in accordance to IAS 29, in December 2023 currency. 2022 figures are also presented in accordance to IAS 29, in December 2023 currency.

 

 

 

Embotelladora Andina S.A.

Twelve Months Results for the period ended December 31, 2023.

(In local nominal currency of each period, except Argentina (3))

 

		January-December 2023																January-December 2022
		Chile Million Ch$				Brazil Million R$				Argentina (3) Million AR$				Paraguay Million G$				Chile Million Ch$				Brazil Million R$				Argentina (3) Million AR$				Paraguay Million G$
		Nominal				Nominal				IAS29				Nominal				Nominal				Nominal				IAS 29				Nominal
Total beverages volume (Million UC)			309.9				300.9				194.2				77.6				319.8				278.0				201.4				74.4
Transactions (Million)			1,813.2				1,642.4				926.3				477.8				1,904.0				1,527.1				947.3				449.0
Net sales			1,191,974				4,403.6				424,298.0				1,937,751				1,123,665				3,752.9				441,807.2				1,706,394
Cost of sales			(785,164	)			(2,723.1	)			(216,430.4	)			(1,080,045	)			(743,227	)			(2,377.7	)			(235,996.5	)			(951,286	)
Gross profit			406,810				1,680.5				207,867.5				857,707				380,439				1,375.2				205,810.8				755,109
Gross margin			34.1	%			38.2	%			49.0	%			44.3	%			33.9	%			36.6	%			46.6	%			44.3	%
Distribution and administrative expenses			(267,291	)			(1,042.4	)			(149,836.5	)			(384,519	)			(245,598	)			(896.4	)			(150,321.0	)			(352,364	)
Operating income (1)			139,519				638.1				58,031.1				473,188				134,840				478.8				55,489.8				402,745
Operating margin			11.7	%			14.5	%			13.7	%			24.4	%			12.0	%			12.8	%			12.6	%			23.6	%
Adjusted EBITDA (2)			184,450				825.0				79,281.9				592,351				175,554				666.1				76,943.5				509,070
Adjusted EBITDA margin			15.5	%			18.7	%			18.7	%			30.6	%			15.6	%			17.7	%			17.4	%			29.8	%

 

(1) Operating Income considers Net Sales, Cost of Sales, Distribution Costs, and Administrative Expenses included in the Financial Statements filed with the Chilean Financial Market Comission and determined in accordance to IFRS.  

(2) Adjusted EBITDA considers Net Sales, Cost of Sales, Distribution Costs, and Administrative Expenses included in the Financial Statements filed with the Chilean Financial Market Comission and determined in accordance to IFRS, plus Depreciation.

(3) Argentina 2023 figures are presented in accordance to IAS 29, in December 2023 currency. 2022 figures are also presented in accordance to IAS 29, in December 2023 currency.

 

 

Embotelladora Andina S.A.  

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet  

(In million Chilean pesos)  

 

										Variation %
ASSETS		12-31-2023				12-31-2022				12-31-2022
Cash + Time deposits + market. Securit.			370,969				554,727				-33.1	%
Account receivables (net)			315,053				294,832				6.9	%
Inventories			233,053				245,887				-5.2	%
Other current assets			62,695				66,283				-5.4	%
Total Current Assets			981,771				1,161,729				-15.5	%
Property, plant and equipment			1,952,105				1,888,340				3.4	%
Depreciation			(1,091,032	)			(1,090,118	)			0.1	%
Total Property, Plant, and Equipment			872,389				798,221				9.3	%
Investment in related companies			91,799				92,345				-0.6	%
Goodwill			122,104				129,024				-5.4	%
Other long term assets			853,458				829,381				2.9	%
Total Other Assets			1,067,361				1,050,750				1.6	%
TOTAL ASSETS			2,921,521				3,010,701				-3.0	%

 

										Variation %
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY		12-31-2023				12-31-2022				12-31-2022
Short term bank liabilities			1,501				689				117.9	%
Current portion of bonds payable			27,479				340,768				-91.9	%
Other financial liabilities			24,017				25,845				-7.1	%
Trade accounts payable and notes payable			524,958				475,050				10.5	%
Other liabilities			114,917				106,893				7.5	%
Total Current Liabilities			692,871				949,245				-27.0	%
Long term bank liabilities			13,404				13,366				0.3	%
Bonds payable			953,660				763,368				24.9	%
Other financial liabilities			77,262				128,068				-39.7	%
Other long term liabilities			263,338				273,251				-3.6	%
Total Long Term Liabilities			1,307,664				1,178,053				11.0	%
Minority interest			34,695				28,143				23.3	%
Stockholders' Equity			886,291				855,260				3.6	%
TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY			2,921,521				3,010,701				-3.0	%

 

Financial Highlights
(In million Chilean pesos)
		Accumulated
ADDITIONS TO FIXED ASSETS		12-31-2023				12-31-2022
Chile			107,314				70,395
Brazil			54,082				44,611
Argentina			44,729				37,757
Paraguay			16,495				20,912
Total			222,620				173,675

 

 

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, in the city of Santiago, Chile.

 

	EMBOTELLADORA ANDINA S.A.
	By:	/s/ Andrés Wainer
	Name:	Andrés Wainer
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

 

Santiago, January 30, 2024

 

 

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