COCA-COLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES WINS 2018 MARKET STREET CHALLENGE

(Dallas, August 2018)  Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CCSWB) has been named the national champion of the 2018 Coca-Cola North America Market Street Challenge.  This highly prestigious award was presented to the CCSWB team during the Bottler Awards Reception at the North America System Plan Meeting in Atlanta.

The Market Street Challenge recognizes excellence in market execution across major retail channels. CCSWB competed against eight different Coca-Cola bottlers from a wide range of geographies and sizes.  The top qualifying bottlers gathered in late July in New York City to present their results for claiming the coveted award. All qualifying bottlers then voted for the winner.

CCSWB was recognized for significantly improving its execution from its inception in 2017 to 2018.  While the company’s first year was focused on exceptional customer service and smoothly managing its transition to Arca Continental, the team also began laying the groundwork for significant improvements in customer execution.  After implementing the Fundamentals and Market Street Challenge strategies, CCSWB is now above the total level of U.S. execution metrics across all channels.

“It’s impressive to think of what we have accomplished together in a little more than a year as CCSWB,” said Mark Schortman, president and CEO of Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. “This award is evidence that the hard work and dedication to excellence our team members exhibit every day is paying off.”

About Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages

Dallas-based Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CCSWB), a company of Arca Continental, is one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the United States. CCSWB produces, markets and distributes Coca-Cola brands throughout Texas and parts of New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The company employs more than 8,900 associates who operate 10 production plants and 40 distribution facilities, serving more than 31 million consumers. Headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, Arca Continental is one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the world with an outstanding history spanning more than 91 years. Within its Coca-Cola franchise, Arca Continental serves a population of more than 118 million in the northern and western parts of Mexico as well as the northern region of Argentina, Ecuador, Peru and the Southwestern U.S.  Arca Continental also produces and markets snacks under the brand names Wise in the U.S., Bokados in Mexico and Inalecsa in Ecuador. For more information about the companies, please visit www.cocacolaswb.com and www.arcacontal.com.

COCA-COLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES LAUNCHES “DEAR FUTURE DALLAS,” A $30,000 CHALLENGE TO YOUNG ADULTS TO HELP VETERANS TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN JOBS

Program part of Coca-Cola Company USA national challenge inspired by

30^th anniversary of Coca-Cola Scholars program

 

DALLAS, TX (June 18, 2018) — Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CCSWB) today introduced Dear Future Dallas, an ambitious challenge to young adults to come up with new, innovative ideas to help veterans transition to civilian jobs. Dear Future Dallas is a part of the Dear Future Challenge, a national initiative by The Coca-Cola Company USA to encourage people to join in locally based efforts to renew and strengthen communities across America.

“Dallas and CCSWB have long been committed to helping our veterans find civilian jobs but the work is not yet complete,” said Ish Arebalos, Director of Public Affairs at CCSWB. “There are nearly 100,000 veterans in Dallas who can bring unique skills and leadership abilities to the workforce. Dear Future Dallas will harness the energy and passion of young people to take a leadership role in helping to solve this complex issue with new perspectives and ideas.”

To participate in the Dear Future Dallas challenge, young adults ages 18 to 24 can submit their ideas online or live on campuses in North Texas this fall. After the challenge ends in mid-October, CCSWB and The Coca-Cola Company will award $30,000 to one change making idea. The winner of the challenge will be paired with partners such as Coca-Cola Scholars and local non-profits, who will mentor them and help them turn their vision into reality. Details on the program and submission can be found by visiting www.coke.com/dearfuturecommunity.

About Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages

Dallas-based Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CCSWB), a company of Arca Continental, is one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the United States. CCSWB produces, markets and distributes Coca-Cola brands throughout Texas and parts of New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The company employs more than 8,900 associates who operate 10 production plants and 40 distribution facilities, serving more than 31 million consumers. Headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, Arca Continental is one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the world with an outstanding history spanning more than 91 years. Within its Coca-Cola franchise, Arca Continental serves a population of more than 118 million in the northern and western parts of Mexico as well as the northern region of Argentina, Ecuador, Peru and the Southwestern U.S.  Arca Continental also produces and markets snacks under the brand names Wise in the U.S., Bokados in Mexico and Inalecsa in Ecuador. For more information about the companies, please visit www.cocacolaswb.com and www.arcacontal.com.

About The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

The national Dear Future Challenge is inspired by the decades-long Coca-Cola Scholars program, where the Coca-Cola Company USA encourages America’s youth to help lead and renew their communities. In the program’s 30^th anniversary, The Coca-Cola Company is partnering with Scholars to invite their peers to participate in Dear Future Challenges across America. Boston is one of 15 cities around the country where young people can sign up and propose their ideas to address an issue that’s impacting their community.  Helping veterans find civilian jobs is an important issue to The Coca-Cola Company as it helps empower the people who have served our country have a successful transition to the workforce. Since 2014 the company has worked alongside with American Corporate Partners (ACP) to provide more than 280 career mentorships to veterans transitioning into their private sector. The company has also donated more than $1 million in grants to organizations who offer a wide range of programs to assist veterans on their return home.

About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries. In addition to the company’s Coca-Cola brands, our portfolio includes some of the world’s most valuable beverage brands, such as AdeS soy-based beverages, Ayataka green tea, Dasani waters, Del Valle juices and nectars, Fanta, Georgia coffee, Gold Peak teas and coffees, Honest Tea, innocent smoothies and juices, Minute Maid juices, Powerade sports drinks, Simply juices, smartwater, Sprite, vitaminwater and ZICO coconut water. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We’re also working to reduce our environmental impact by replenishing water and promoting recycling. With our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, bringing economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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PETSTAR RECEIVES 2017 NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD

President Enrique Peña Nieto awarded the National Quality Award in Manufacturing to PetStar, the largest food grade PET recycling facility in the world and part of the Coca-Cola Mexican Industry. The award recognizes outstanding quality and innovation in a company’s management in support of a culture of excellence that encourages competitiveness and sustainability.

This project, led by Arca Continental, Coca-Cola de México, Bepensa Bebidas, Corporación del Fuerte, Corporación Rica, Embotelladora del Nayar, and Embotelladora de Colima has proven that managing PET in a sustainable manner and based on the highest quality standards is both viable and profitable.

COMMITMENT BEYOND BORDERS: ARCA CONTINENTAL’S 2017 ANNUAL REPORT AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Commitment Beyond Borders, Arca Continental’s 2017 annual and sustainability reports, are now available for download.  Please access the annual report at this link and the sustainability report at this link.

COCA-COLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES TO BUILD NEW PLANT IN HOUSTON

Monterrey, Mexico-based Arca Continental, CCSWB’s parent company, will invest US$250 million in a modern production and distribution facility

Project will be first new Coca-Cola plant built in the U.S. in a decade

Houston, Texas, May 30, 2018 – Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CCSWB), a company of Arca Continental, announced today that it will construct a new production and distribution facility in Houston, Texas.

Upon completion of the project in Q1 2020, the 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will include manufacturing with 5 new production lines, distribution, warehouse and sales which will enable CCSWB to even better serve the Southeast Texas market.

“This significant investment confirms Arca Continental’s commitment for the sustainable creation of value in all the markets we serve and is a reflection of the confidence in our company’s ability to continue perfecting its performance, serving its customers with excellence and anticipate the needs of consumers,” stated Manuel L. Barragan Morales, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Arca Continental.

“Coca-Cola has a long, rich history in Houston,” said Mark Schortman, president, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. “As a local bottler, we’ve been serving customers, consumers and communities in Texas for more than 100 years. We are committed to supporting future growth in the region, one of the fastest-growing markets in the U.S.”

“The productivity, efficiency and sustainability that this new plant will bring to beverage production in the U.S. Coca-Cola system, confirms our company’s determination to improve its competitiveness, service at the point of sale and expansion of our portfolio always in a profitable and sustainable way,” added Francisco Garza Egloff, Chief Executive Officer of Arca Continental.

The world-class design will enhance operations in the Southeast region of Texas by consolidating production from two of the company’s legacy facilities and four distribution centers in Houston.

More details about the announcement are available here from Arca Continental.

About Arca Continental

Arca Continental is a company dedicated to the production, distribution, and sale of non-alcoholic beverages which are brand names of The Coca-Cola Company as well as salty snacks under the brands of Bokados in Mexico, Inalecsa in Ecuador, and Wise in the United States. With an outstanding track record of more than 92 years, Arca Continental is the second largest Coca-Cola bottling company in Latin America and one of the most important in the world. Within its Coca-Cola franchise, the company serves a population of more than 119 million in the northern and western parts of Mexico as well as Ecuador, Peru, the northern region of Argentina and the Southwestern U.S. Arca Continental is listed on the Mexican Stock Market under the ticker symbol “AC”. For further information about Arca Continental, please visit www.arcacontal.com

About Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages

Dallas-based Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CCSWB), a company of Arca Continental, is one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the United States. CCSWB produces, markets and distributes Coca-Cola brands throughout Texas and parts of New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The company employs more than 8,900 associates who operate 10 production plants and 40 distribution facilities, serving more than 31 million consumers. For more information about Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, please visit www.cocacolaswb.com

14 STUDENTS FROM TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA NAMED 2018 COCA-COLA SCHOLARS

Nation’s Premiere Scholarship Program Awards $20,000 to Each Student

Fourteen exceptional seniors from Texas and Oklahoma have been recognized among the country’s most outstanding high school leaders by the Coca‑Cola Scholars Foundation. Each student will receive a $20,000 scholarship award for college. The students are:

• Shree Balaji, Liberty High School (Frisco, TX)
• Thais Barron, McCollum High School (San Antonio, TX)
• Micheal Brown, Mirabeau B. Lamar Senior High School (Houston, TX)
• Robert Cranford, Wimberley High School (Wimberley, TX)
• Jenny Ha, Western Heights High School (Oklahoma City, OK)
• Cydney Knotts, Booker T. Washington High School (Tulsa, OK)
• Lal Lawmi, Emmett J. Conrad High School (Dallas, TX)
• Meghana Nadella, Allen High School (Allen, TX)
• Syamantak Payra, Clear Brook High School (Friendswood, TX)
• Diego Quirarte, Cathedral High School (El Paso, TX)
• Laurel Reynolds, Claremore High School (Claremore, OK)
• Saylor Snowden, John H. Guyer High School (Denton, TX)
• Ryan Solis, Eastwood High School (El Paso, TX)
• Lillian Sun, Westlake High School (Austin, TX)

As members of the 30^th class of Coca‑Cola Scholars, these students not only exemplify superior leadership, service, and academics – they are also change agents, positively affecting others in their communities. Each was selected from a pool of nearly 140,000 initial applicants from across the country.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, a joint effort of U.S. Coca-Cola bottlers and The Coca-Cola Company, is one of the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship programs of its kind in the United States. In Texas, the Foundation is supported by the financial commitment of Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and The Coca-Cola Company. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation was established in 1986 to commemorate the 100^th anniversary of Coca-Cola and to bring better to the world through investment in exceptional high school students who are dedicated to leadership, service, and action that positively affects others. Including the 2018 class of Coca-Cola Scholars, the Foundation has awarded nearly 6,000 Coca‑Cola Scholars with a total of $65.5 million in scholarships. The Coca-Cola system believes that investing in students who are leaders, both academically and in service to others, will result in positive, lasting change and sustainable communities.

“These outstanding students are part of a diverse group of extraordinary high school seniors that has shown a steadfast commitment to educational excellence, leadership and service to the school and community,” said Julie Hamilton, Chairman of the Board of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and Senior Vice-President, Global Customer & Commercial Leadership, The Coca-Cola Company. “The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is proud to count them among our 2018 Coca-Cola Scholars.”

On April 19, the four North Texas Scholars will join other Coca-Cola Scholars as they travel to Atlanta, the international headquarters of The Coca-Cola Company, for Scholars Weekend. During this four-day weekend, the Scholars will participate in a Leadership Development Institute to further develop their leadership skills, tour local landmarks, engage with Coca-Cola Scholars Alumni, and participate in a group community service project. The 150 Coca-Cola Scholars will also be the guests of honor at the 30^th annual Scholars Banquet, where they will be celebrated by representatives from the Coca-Cola system, educators, local dignitaries, and friends of the Scholars Foundation. Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx and the Sara Blakely Foundation, will serve as the featured speaker.

In addition to receiving a $20,000 college scholarship, the North Texas Scholars will be welcomed into a vibrant and growing family of 6,000+ alumni that fosters lasting connections with each other and the Foundation. This alumni network has become a powerful force for positive change, coming together with a shared goal to refresh the world.

For a full list of 2018 Coca-Cola Scholars and their high schools, please visit:

http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/?p=5298

ARCA CONTINENTAL CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ITS FIRST QUARTER 2018 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL

S&P AFFIRMS HIGHEST CREDIT RATING FOR AC AND AC BEVERAGES

COCA-COLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES RAISES USD $800 MILLION IN DEBT OFFERING