Core Insights - FEMSA has completed the divestiture of a significant portion of its logistics operations under the Solistica brand to Grupo Traxión for 4,040 million Mexican pesos, marking a strategic realignment in its portfolio [1][8] - The transaction includes FEMSA's transportation management and contract logistics operations in Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil, excluding its less-than-truckload operations in Brazil [2][8] - This divestiture aligns with FEMSA's long-term goals of portfolio optimization and enhancing its focus on high-margin retail and beverage operations [3][4] FEMSA Forward Strategy - The divestiture is part of the FEMSA Forward strategy initiated in early 2023, aimed at driving long-term value across core business units while exploring alternatives for non-core assets [4] - FEMSA has streamlined its portfolio by reducing its stake in Heineken, merging Envoy Solutions with BradyIFS, and selling its refrigeration and food service equipment businesses [4] - The restructuring allows FEMSA to redeploy capital towards high-growth areas, particularly in its Retail division, including the expansion of its OXXO convenience store network [5] Digital and Fintech Growth - FEMSA is scaling its digital and fintech platforms, with its digital wallet, Spin by OXXO, and loyalty program, Spin Premia, achieving 13.8 million and 55.7 million active users, respectively [6] - Spin by OXXO has been fully authorized as a fintech in Mexico, positioning FEMSA to enhance customer engagement and cross-platform synergies [6] Challenges and Market Conditions - Despite strategic progress, FEMSA faces challenges such as soft consumer demand in Mexico, leading to declining store traffic and margin compression in its Proximity Americas segment [7] - Broader cost pressures from inflation and rising labor expenses are impacting profitability across key divisions, including Proximity Europe and Coca-Cola FEMSA [7] - Increasing competitive intensity and reliance on Coca-Cola trademark products pose risks to sustainable margin expansion and earnings visibility [7]

MONTERREY, Mexico, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (“FEMSA” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD, FEMSAUB) announced today the closing of its divestiture, previously disclosed on October 10, 2024, of certain of its logistics operations doing business as Solistica, to Grupo Traxión, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: TRAXIONA), a leading transportation and logistics company based in Mexico. The transaction includes FEMSA’s transportation management operations in Mexico, ...

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Group 1 - FEMSA filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, with the U.S. SEC and other regulatory bodies [1] - The reports include FEMSA's audited financial statements and are available on the company's investor relations website [2] - FEMSA operates in the retail industry through its Proximity Americas Division, which includes OXXO, and Proximity Europe, which includes Valora [3] Group 2 - The company also has a Health Division that includes drugstores and digital financial services initiatives [3] - In the beverage industry, FEMSA is the largest franchise bottler of Coca-Cola products in the world by volume [3] - FEMSA employs over 392,000 people across 18 countries and is recognized in various sustainability indexes [3]

Core Insights - FEMSA reported a total revenue growth of 11.1% and an increase in income from operations by 4.9% for the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 [5] - The company faced challenges in the Proximity Americas segment, with total revenues growing by 6.8% but income from operations decreasing by 11.8% [5] - Coca-Cola FEMSA achieved a revenue growth of 10.0% and an income from operations increase of 7.4% compared to the first quarter of 2024 [5] Financial Performance - Total revenues for FEMSA reached a growth of 11.1% in Q1 2025 [5] - Gross profit increased by 15.8% in the same period [2] - Income from operations rose by 4.9% compared to Q1 2024 [5] Segment Analysis - Proximity Americas experienced a revenue growth of 6.8% but faced a significant decline in income from operations by 11.8% [2][5] - Proximity Europe saw a revenue increase of 18.0% but a decline in income from operations by 14.6% [2] - The Health segment reported a revenue growth of 21.0% and a substantial increase in income from operations by 27.4% [2] - The Fuel segment had a modest revenue growth of 1.8% but faced a decline in income from operations by 13.9% [2] User Engagement - Spin by OXXO had 8.9 million active users, representing a growth of 20.9% compared to Q1 2024 [5] - Spin Premia recorded 25.2 million active loyalty users, reflecting a growth of 15.9% compared to the same period last year [5] - The average tender for Spin Premia increased to 42.5% from 35.1% in Q1 2024 [5] Management Commentary - The CEO highlighted the company's ability to navigate a challenging environment, particularly in Mexico, leveraging a geographically diversified business platform [3] - The company anticipates a recovery in its Mexico business as the year progresses, projecting momentum in the second half of 2025 [6] - Management expressed confidence in the initiatives being implemented to drive revenues and lower costs [7]

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX) , alias FEMSA, shares have rallied 24.3% in the year-to-date period. With this rise, FMX shares have outperformed the broader industry and the Consumer Staples sector’s growth of 10.7% and 5.7%, respectively. The company’s shares have also surpassed the S&P 500’s decline of 12.6% in the same period.FMX’s YTD Stock Performance Image Source: Zacks Investment Research At the current price of $106.23, the FMX stock trades at a 13.7% discount to its 52-week high of ...