FEMSA issues CHF 300M in five-year Swiss bonds
The bonds carry a 1.73% yield, with ratings of BBB+ from S&P Global Ratings and A from Fitch Ratings.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Mexican Economic Development Inc. (FEMSA) issued CHF $300 million of five-year senior unsecured bonds in the Swiss bond market, to be listed on SIX Swiss Exchange. The bonds bear interest at 107 basis points over the relevant benchmark rate and have a yield of 1.73%. S&P Global Ratings assigned a BBB+ rating and Fitch Ratings assigned an A rating.
FEMSA said proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and stated that the issuance would improve its cost of debt and increase its financial flexibility.
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Key Figures
Bond issuance: CHF $300 million
Term: 5 years
Interest rate spread: 107 basis points
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Bond issuance
CHF $300 million
Five-year senior unsecured bonds
Term
5 years
Senior unsecured bonds
Interest rate spread
107 basis points
Over the relevant benchmark rate
Yield
1.73%
Senior unsecured bonds
S&P Global Ratings rating
BBB+
Bond issuance
Fitch Ratings rating
A
Bond issuance
Key Terms
Senior Unsecured Bonds, benchmark rate, basis points, yield
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Senior Unsecured Bonds financial
"a Swiss Franc denominated offering of Senior Unsecured Bonds"
Senior unsecured bonds are loans a company issues to investors that have priority for repayment over other unsecured debts but are not backed by specific assets as collateral. Think of them as a high‑priority IOU: if the company runs into trouble, holders are paid before holders of junior debt but after any creditors who have claims on particular assets, so they offer a mix of relative safety and higher yield than secured or higher‑priority loans.
benchmark rate financial
"107 basis points over the relevant benchmark rate"
A benchmark rate is a widely accepted reference interest rate that many loans, bonds and financial contracts use to set their own interest charges—think of it as a common yardstick or thermostat for borrowing costs. Investors watch it because changes shift how much companies and consumers pay to borrow, which affects corporate profits, bond yields and overall market valuations; even small moves can ripple through investment returns and risk assessments.
basis points financial
"at an annual rate of 107 basis points"
Basis points are a way to measure small changes in interest rates or percentages, where one basis point equals 0.01%. For example, if a loan's interest rate increases by 50 basis points, it's gone up by 0.50%. They help people understand tiny differences in rates that can add up over time, making financial comparisons clearer.
yield financial
"for a yield of 1.73%"
Yield is the income an investment generates, expressed as a percentage of the money you put in or the asset’s current price — for example, interest from a bond or dividends from a stock. It matters to investors because it shows how much cash return they can expect relative to cost, much like comparing the annual rent you get from a house to what you paid for it, and helps assess income versus risk and price changes.
FAQ
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How much did FMX issue in Swiss bonds?
FEMSA issued CHF $300 million of senior unsecured bonds. The bonds have a five-year term and are to be listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.
What are the interest rate and yield on FMX's Swiss bonds?
The bonds bear interest at 107 basis points over the relevant benchmark rate and have a yield of 1.73%.
How will FMX use the bond proceeds?
FEMSA said it will use the proceeds for general corporate purposes. The company also stated that the issuance would improve its cost of debt and increase its financial flexibility.
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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 September 2026
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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, Nuevo León 64410
México
Colonia Bella Vista
Monterrey, Nuevo León 64410
México
(Address of principal executive offices)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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FOMENTO ECONÓMICO MEXICANO, S.A.B. DE C.V.
By: /s/ Martin Felipe Arias Yaniz
Martin Felipe Arias Yaniz
Director of Finance and Corporate Development
Date: September, 23, 2026
FEMSA Announces Successful Issuance
in the Swiss Bond Market
Monterrey, Mexico, September 23, 2026 — Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (“FEMSA” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD, FEMSAUB) announced the placement of a Swiss Franc denominated offering of Senior Unsecured Bonds in the Swiss bond market, to be listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.
FEMSA successfully issued CHF $300 million in a 5-year senior unsecured bonds. The bonds will bear interest at an annual rate of 107 basis points over the relevant benchmark rate, for a yield of 1.73%.
The issuance received credit ratings of BBB+ from S&P Global Ratings and A from Fitch Ratings.
The proceeds from this issuance will be used for general corporate purposes, improving FEMSA’s cost of debt and increasing its financial flexibility under extremely favorable conditions.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor shall there be any sales of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any jurisdiction.
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About FEMSA
FEMSA is a company that creates economic and social value through companies and institutions and strives to be the best employer and neighbor to the communities in which it operates. It participates in two core sectors, retail and beverages. In retail, FEMSA is present through four divisions: i) OXXO Mexico, operating the largest small-format store chain in Mexico; ii) Americas & Mobility, which includes its OXXO convenience store operations across Latin America and the United States, as well as its gas station business in Mexico and the United States; iii) FEMSA Europe, operating convenience and foodvenience formats in five European countries; and iv) FEMSA Health, which includes drugstores and related activities in four Latin American countries. In Mexico, OXXO’s operations are enhanced by, and comprise a customer-focused ecosystem with Spin, a digital platform that leverages the OXXO store network to provide Mexican consumers with access to digital financial services, including Spin by OXXO and Spin Premia, among other initiatives. In the beverage sector, FEMSA participates through Coca-Cola FEMSA, the largest franchise bottler of Coca-Cola products in the world by volume. Across its business units, FEMSA has more than 369,000 employees in 18 countries. FEMSA is a member of the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index & Dow Jones Best-in-Class MILA Pacific Alliance Index, both from S&P Global; FTSE4Good Emerging Index; MSCI EM Latin America ESG Leaders Index; S&P/BMV Total México ESG, among other indexes.
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