Embotelladora Andina S.A.

Embotelladora Andina S.A. produces, bottles, commercializes, and distributes Coca-Cola trademark beverages across Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. Its product portfolio includes fruit juices, other fruit-flavored beverages, sport drinks, flavored waters, and mineral and purified water. The company also offers iced tea and matte beverages, seed-based drinks, energy drinks, pre-mixed cocktails, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and preforms, returnable PET bottles, cases, and plastic caps. Additionally, it distributes alcoholic beverages under brands such as Campari, Aperol, Sagatiba, Dreher, Old Eight, Drury's, Skyy, Bulldog, Cinzano, Cynar, Liebfraulmilch, Bickens, Espolon, Frangelico, and Wild Turkey. Its water brands include Crystal and Crystal Flavored Water, while ready-to-drink juices are sold under Del Valle Mais, Del Valle Frut, Del Valle 100%, and Kapo. Energy drinks include Monster and Reign, isotonic drinks include Powerade, and ready-to-drink teas include Matte Leão, Leão Ice Tea, and Guaraná Power. The company also offers alcoholic ready-to-drink products like Jack & Coke, Schweppes Mixed, and Absolut Vodka & Sprite, as well as sparkling wine, spirits, wine, cider, confectionery under Mentos and Frutalle, ice cream under Guallarauco, and beer under Therezópolis, Estrella Galicia, Cerpa, and Tijuca brands.

Embotelladora Andina S.A. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol AKO-A. The shares are traded in US dollars (USD). This listing provides international investors with access to the company's stock in a major US exchange, facilitating liquidity and exposure to global markets.

Embotelladora Andina S.A. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically within the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry. This means the company is involved in the production and distribution of non-alcoholic beverages, which are considered essential consumer goods. The Consumer Defensive sector includes companies that provide products that people continue to buy regardless of economic conditions, such as food and beverages. Within this sector, Embotelladora Andina focuses on non-alcoholic drinks, including carbonated soft drinks, juices, water, sports drinks, and teas, primarily under the Coca-Cola brand umbrella.

Embotelladora Andina S.A. operates in four countries: Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile, and was incorporated in 1946. Its operations span across South America, where it produces, bottles, and distributes a wide range of beverages, including Coca-Cola trademark products. The company's geographic footprint allows it to serve diverse markets with tailored product offerings, leveraging local brand recognition and distribution networks.

Embotelladora Andina S.A. generates revenue primarily through the production, bottling, commercialization, and distribution of beverages. The company's business model is centered on being a licensed bottler for The Coca-Cola Company, producing and selling Coca-Cola trademark beverages in its licensed territories. Additionally, it distributes a variety of other brands, including alcoholic beverages, energy drinks, isotonic drinks, teas, and confectionery items. Revenue is derived from sales to small retailers, restaurants and bars, supermarkets, and wholesale distributors. The company also manufactures PET bottles, preforms, returnable bottles, cases, and plastic caps, which may contribute to cost efficiencies and additional revenue streams. By offering a broad portfolio that includes both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, as well as complementary products like ice cream and confectionery, Embotelladora Andina diversifies its revenue sources across multiple categories and geographies.