The theoretically defensive food and beverage sector hasn't really been all that defensive of late in Mexico, as companies like Arca Continental (OTCPK:EMBVF), Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF), FEMSA (NYSE:FMX), Grupo Soriana (OGZSY), and WalMex (OTCQX:WMMVY) have all had rather lackluster performances since my last update on FEMSA. While most of these names have managed to outperform the overall index in Mexico, they haven't exactly done well as investors have been much more cautious about the country since the presi ...

Shares of the Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have lost 14.8% in the year-to-date period against the industry's 5.3% growth. FEMSA's gross profit rose 19.1% year over year to Ps. 82,440 million (US$4.5 billion). The consolidated gross margin expanded 240 basis points (bps), owing to the gross margin expansion in Proximity Americas, Proximity Europe and Coca-Cola FEMSA; and steady margins in FEMSA's Health and Fuel operations. FEMSA's operating income (income from operations) improved 15.8% year over year to Ps ...

MONTERREY, Mexico, July 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. ("FEMSA" or the "Company") (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD, FEMSAUB) announced it has reached a definitive agreement with Mill Point Capital LLC, a leading private equity firm, to divest FEMSA's refrigeration and foodservice equipment operations, Imbera and Torrey, for a total amount of $8,000 million pesos, on a cash-free, debt-free basis. About FEMSA About Mill Point Capital LLC This transaction represents an additio ...

MONTERREY, Mexico, July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. ("FEMSA" or the "Company") (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD, FEMSAUB) is pleased to invite you to participate in its Second Quarter Conference Call that will be held on: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:00 AM Eastern Time (9:00 AM Mexico City Time) To participate in the conference call please dial: Toll Free US: (866) 580 3963 International: +1 (786) 697 3501 Conference ID: FEMSA The quarterly results will be released on Jul ...

Core Viewpoint - FEMSA has announced the early tender results for its cash Tender Offer to purchase up to US$250 million of its notes, indicating a strategic move to optimize its capital structure and enhance financial flexibility [1][6]. Tender Offer Details - The Tender Offer is set to expire on July 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. New York City time, unless extended or terminated earlier [11]. - As of the Early Tender Time on June 17, 2024, all conditions for the Tender Offer have been satisfied or waived [4]. - The Total Consideration for the notes includes an early tender premium of US$30 per US$1,000 principal amount of notes validly tendered [2][15]. Financial Information - FEMSA has accepted for purchase US$206,762,000 of its 3.500% Senior Notes due 2050, with a total outstanding principal amount of US$1,556,946,000 [9][15]. - The initial settlement date for the accepted notes is expected to be June 20, 2024 [16]. Strategic Context - The Tender Offer is part of a series of strategic initiatives announced by FEMSA in February 2023, aimed at a comprehensive review of its business platform and capital structure [6]. - FEMSA operates in various sectors, including retail, beverage, and logistics, employing over 392,000 people across 18 countries [7].

The Tender Offer is being made pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated June 4, 2024 (as amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Offer to Purchase"). __________________ (1) The Total Consideration payable per each US$1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer will be calculated in accordance with the formula set forth in Schedule I of the Offer to Purchase, bas ...

FEMSA has been witnessing solid growth trends across all business units. FMX's digital initiatives, business expansion endeavors, and continued strength in OXXO Mexico and OXXO Gas have also been aiding results. Moreover, it displays solid financial flexibility. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The company is on track with its FEMSA Forward Strategy announced in February 2023, which is focused on the long-term value creation of its core businesses — retail (including the Health Division), Coca-Cola F ...

MONTERREY, Mexico, June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FOMENTO ECONÓMICO MEXICANO, S.A.B. DE C.V. ("FEMSA") (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD, FEMSAUB) announced that it has commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") up to US$250,000,000 (the "Tender Cap") aggregate principal amount of the notes set forth in the table below (all such notes, the "Notes"), subject to proration as described herein, from each registered holder of the Notes (each a "Holder" and, collectively, the "Holders"). The Tender Offer ...

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX) , alias FEMSA, reported first-quarter 2024 net majority earnings per ADS of 49 cents (Ps. 0.82 per FEMSA unit). The company posted adjusted net majority earnings per ADS of 47 cents, down from $1.16 earned in the year-ago quarter.Net consolidated income was Ps. 5,884 million (US$355.4 million), reflecting a decrease from Ps.50,329 million from the year-ago quarter.Total revenues were $10.8 billion (Ps. 178,204 million), which improved 11.3% year over year in t ...

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the month of April 2024 FOMENTO ECONÓMICO MEXICANO, S.A.B. DE C.V. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Mexican Economic Development, Inc. (Translation of Registrant's name into English) United Mexican States (Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) General Anaya No. 601 Pte. Colonia Bella Vista Monterrey, N ...