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FEMSA to repurchase up to $280M in ADS via ASR

FEMSA enters a USD $280 million accelerated share repurchase agreement for its ADS, with final settlement expected before year-end 2026.

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FEMSA (FMX) announced a new accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with a U.S. financial institution as part of its capital allocation framework and its commitment to enhance capital returns to shareholders. The program will repurchase the Company’s shares through the acquisition of American Depositary Shares (ADS).

Under the ASR, FEMSA has agreed to repurchase up to USD $280 million of its ADS, subject to market conditions, with ADSs delivered at maturity. The final number of ADSs will be determined based on the daily volume-weighted average ADS price over the term of the agreement, less a discount, and subject to contractual terms, with final settlement expected before year-end 2026.

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  • FEMSA authorized an accelerated share repurchase of up to USD $280 million in ADS, aligning with its capital allocation framework and stated commitment to enhance capital returns to shareholders.

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ASR notional size USD $280 million Maximum aggregate amount of FEMSA ADS to be repurchased under the ASR
ASR settlement timing Before year-end 2026 Expected final settlement date for delivery of ADS under the ASR
ADS underlying BD Units 10 BD Units per ADS Each ADS underlying unit composition in FEMSA’s capital structure
Shares per BD Unit 1 Series B, 2 Series D-B, 2 Series D-L Shares Equity represented by each FEMSA BD Unit
accelerated share repurchase financial
"entered into a new derivative instrument known as an accelerated share repurchase"
An accelerated share repurchase is a deal where a company hires a bank to buy back a large block of its own stock immediately on the open market, with the bank later settling the exact number of shares over time. For investors it matters because the immediate reduction in shares outstanding can raise per‑share earnings and often supports the stock price, but it also uses company cash or borrowing and can change liquidity and future growth funding.
American Depositary Shares financial
"to repurchase Company’s shares through the acquisition of American Depositary Shares"
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.
volume-weighted average ADS price financial
"based on the daily volume-weighted average ADS price during the agreement term"
capital allocation framework financial
"as part of its ongoing efforts and consistent with its capital allocation framework"
A capital allocation framework is a set of guiding principles that a company uses to decide how to distribute its financial resources among various needs, such as investing in growth, paying dividends, or reducing debt. It helps ensure that the company's money is used efficiently to create value over time. For investors, understanding this framework offers insight into how a company plans to grow and manage its finances sustainably.

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What did FEMSA (FMX) announce in this Form 6-K?

FEMSA announced it entered into an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with a U.S. financial institution to repurchase its shares through American Depositary Shares (ADS) as part of its capital allocation framework.

How large is FEMSA’s new ASR program mentioned for FMX?

Under the ASR agreement, FEMSA agreed to repurchase up to USD $280 million of its American Depositary Shares, with the ultimate size subject to market conditions and the agreement’s terms.

How will the number of FEMSA (FMX) ADS repurchased be determined?

The final number of FEMSA ADS repurchased will be based on the daily volume-weighted average ADS price over the term of the ASR, reduced by a discount and subject to the agreement’s terms and conditions.

When is FEMSA’s ASR expected to be settled?

Final settlement of FEMSA’s accelerated share repurchase is expected to occur before year-end 2026, when the ADS to be delivered will be determined according to the contract formula.

What does each FEMSA (FMX) ADS represent under this ASR?

Each FEMSA ADS represents 10 BD Units, and each BD Unit represents one Series B Share, two Series D-B Shares, and two Series D-L Shares, all without par value.

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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
(Address of principal executive offices)


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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, 14, 2026



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FEMSA Announces Accelerated Share
Repurchase Agreement




Monterrey, Mexico, September 14, 2026 — Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (“FEMSA” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD) today announced that, as part of its ongoing efforts and consistent with its capital allocation framework and commitment to enhance capital returns to shareholders, it has entered into a new derivative instrument known as an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreement with a financial institution in the United States of America to repurchase Company’s shares through the acquisition of American Depositary Shares (“ADS”). Under the terms of the ASR agreement, FEMSA has agreed to repurchase from such financial institution an aggregate amount of up to USD $280 million of its ADS[1], subject to market conditions and delivered at maturity.

The final number of ADSs repurchased and delivered under the ASR agreement will be based on the daily volume-weighted average ADS price during the agreement term, less a discount, and subject to the agreement’s terms and conditions. Final settlement is expected to occur before year-end 2026.









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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.



[1] ADS underlying units consist of 10 of FEMSA’s BD Units, each representing one Series B Share, two Series D-B Shares and two Series D-L Shares, without par value.
Investor Contact
(52) 818-328-6000
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