Revenue Increase Despite Volume Decline
Total consolidated revenue increased 8% in the quarter and 10.1% year-to-date despite a 2.7% decline in consolidated volume for the quarter and a 2.9% decline year-to-date, driven by effective pricing strategies and favorable FX effects.
Strong Performance in South America
South America delivered a strong performance with total revenue growing 11.8% in the quarter and EBITDA increasing 29.2%. Year-to-date, revenue was up 18.8% and EBITDA rose 33%, with Argentina showing a volume improvement of 11.6%.
US Operations Delivering Record Results
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages in the US saw net revenues rise 3.9% in the quarter, with EBITDA increasing 9.1%, marking the 29th consecutive quarter of EBITDA growth and the most profitable second quarter since taking over the US beverage franchise.
Sustainability Achievements
Arca Continental achieved significant milestones in their sustainability agenda, including entering a partnership with Ecuador's National Recyclers Network and expanding the PET collection center in Mexico.