Arca Continental (AC) investor relations material

Executive summary

• 3Q26 consolidated volume rose 4.6% to 652.3 MUC, net sales increased 5.9% to Ps. 66,613 million, and EBITDA grew 6.2% to Ps. 13,625 million; EBITDA margin reached 20.5%.

• Commercial execution, disciplined pricing, cost control, and investment supported performance amid volatile input costs and currency pressures.

Financial highlights

• Q3 gross profit increased 7.2% to Ps. 31,654 million; gross margin expanded 60 bps to 47.5%. Operating income rose 4.6% to Ps. 10,754 million.

• 9M26 net sales rose 2.1% to Ps. 187.8B and EBITDA increased 2.1% to Ps. 37.4B; net income fell 7.5% to Ps. 13,798 million.

• Currency-neutral Q3 sales and EBITDA growth was 7.5% and 7.9%, respectively; 9M26 growth was 7.0% and 6.3%.

• Q3 net income declined 4.8% to Ps. 5,054 million, with net margin of 7.6%; 9M26 operating income fell 0.2% to Ps. 28,953 million and margin contracted 30 bps to 15.5%.

Outlook and guidance

• 2026 guidance reaffirmed: mid-single-digit consolidated sales growth on a currency-neutral basis; OpEx-to-sales ratio expected at 32% for year-end 2026 and 2027.

• 2027 outlook remains cautiously optimistic, supported by innovation, commercial capabilities and investment; cost volatility, inflation and challenging macroeconomic conditions remain concerns.

• Mexico is expected to close 2026 with its positive 9M EBITDA trend; Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages expects year-end margins at 2025 levels.

• Priorities include strengthening commercial and digital capabilities, staying close to customers and consumers, and disciplined execution with a long-term sustainable-value focus.