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Coca‑Cola FEMSA hits water target on KOF 21L bonds

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COCA COLA FEMSA SAB DE CV (KOF) reports that it has met the sustainability performance target tied to its sustainability-linked bonds “KOF 21L” by achieving a water use efficiency ratio of 1.26 liters of water per liter of beverage produced, confirmed by an external independent verifier. Because the target was achieved, the interest rate on the KOF 21L bonds for the interest period beginning on September 17, 2026 will remain unchanged. Since 2022, the company has invested more than US$82 million in its water efficiency strategy, and the Water Use Ratio achieved in August 2026 reflects an improvement of more than 20% from its 2018 baseline.

Positive

  • Met sustainability-linked bond target, avoiding an interest rate increase on the KOF 21L notes by achieving a 1.26 L/L water use ratio, which is confirmed by an external independent verifier.
  • Invested over US$82 million since 2022 to improve water efficiency, achieving a Water Use Ratio more than 20% better than the company’s 2018 baseline.

Negative

  • None.
Water Use Ratio 1.26 liters of water per liter of beverage produced Sustainability performance target for KOF 21L, achieved and verified as of August 2026
Water efficiency improvement vs. 2018 baseline More than 20% Improvement in Water Use Ratio achieved by August 2026 relative to 2018
Water efficiency investments since 2022 More than US$82 million Investments to strengthen water efficiency strategy and reach a 1.26 L/L Water Use Ratio
Consumers served More than 268 million Number of consumers served by Coca-Cola FEMSA
Employees More than 90,000 Number of employees at Coca-Cola FEMSA
Annual sales volume Approximately 4.2 billion unit cases Annual volume marketed and sold
Points of sale More than 2.1 million Points of sale served annually
Manufacturing plants and distribution centers 55 manufacturing plants and 256 distribution centers Operational footprint across its territories
sustainability-linked bonds financial
"the sustainability performance target contemplated in its sustainability-linked bonds “KOF 21L”"
Water Use Ratio (WUR) technical
"Its water efficiency strategy aims to reduce the Water Use Ratio (WUR)"
external and independent verifier regulatory
"such compliance has been confirmed by an external and independent verifier"
Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index financial
"The Company is a member of Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index"
FTSE4Good Emerging Index financial
"The Company is a member of ... FTSE4Good Emerging Index"
Water Use Efficiency technical
"the Company has achieved the sustainability performance target ... by achieving a water use efficiency ratio"

FAQ

What did KOF achieve regarding its sustainability-linked bonds KOF 21L?
KOF achieved the sustainability performance target for its KOF 21L sustainability-linked bonds by reaching a water use efficiency ratio of 1.26 liters of water per liter of beverage produced, as confirmed by an external and independent verifier.

How does meeting the water target affect the KOF 21L bond interest rate for KOF?
Because the company met the water efficiency target, KOF states that the interest rate on the KOF 21L sustainability-linked bonds will not be modified for the interest period beginning on September 17, 2026.

What water efficiency level did KOF (Coca-Cola FEMSA) report for August 2026?
KOF reports a Water Use Ratio of 1.26 liters of water per liter of beverage produced for its performance relevant to the KOF 21L target, representing an improvement above 20% from its 2018 baseline.

How much has KOF invested in water efficiency since 2022?
Since 2022, KOF has invested more than US$82 million to strengthen its water efficiency strategy and achieve a Water Use Ratio of 1.26 liters of water per liter of beverage produced across its operations.

How large is Coca-Cola FEMSA’s (KOF) operating scale?
Coca-Cola FEMSA serves more than 268 million consumers, with over 90,000 employees, selling around 4.2 billion unit cases annually through more than 2.1 million points of sale, operating 55 manufacturing plants and 256 distribution centers.

In which markets does KOF operate according to this report?
KOF’s operations cover franchise territories in Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, Colombia, and Argentina nationwide, and in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Uruguay, and in Venezuela through its investment in KOF Venezuela.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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
Commission File Number 1-12260

 

COCA-COLA FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

United Mexican States

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

Calle Mario Pani No. 100,
Santa Fe Cuajimalpa,
Cuajimalpa de Morelos,
05348, Ciudad de México,

México

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-__.

 

 
 

 

 

 

Coca-Cola FEMSA announces compliance with sustainability performance target related to efficient use of water in its sustainability-linked bonds KOF 21L

Mexico City, Mexico – September 3, 2026 - Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: KOFUBL; NYSE: KOF) (“Coca-Cola FEMSA” or the “Company”), the largest bottler of the Coca- Cola System in Latin America by sales volume, announces that the Company has achieved the sustainability performance target contemplated in its sustainability-linked bonds “KOF 21L” by achieving a water use efficiency ratio of 1.26 liters of water per liter of beverage produced, and that such compliance has been confirmed by an external and independent verifier.

As a result, Coca-Cola FEMSA confirms that the calculation of the interest rate applicable to the sustainability-linked bonds “KOF 21L” as of the interest period beginning on September 17, 2026, shall not suffer any modifications.

Water usage is a strategic pillar for Coca-Cola FEMSA. Therefore, the Company promotes initiatives focused on strengthening the sustainable availability of water across its operations, the watersheds where it operates, and the communities it serves. Its water efficiency strategy aims to reduce the Water Use Ratio (WUR), which measures the amount of water used per liter of beverage produced.

Since 2022, Coca-Cola FEMSA has invested more than US$82 million to strengthen this strategy and achieve a Water Use Ratio of 1.26 liters of water per liter of beverage produced. These investments support a comprehensive management model implemented across its operations and leverage technological innovation to drive continuous improvements in process efficiency.

The Company’s Water Use Ratio achieved during August 2026 represents an improvement above 20% from its 2018 baseline, positioning Coca-Cola FEMSA as a leader in water efficiency in the beverage industry.

For more information, see the Company’s sustainability performance in its 2025 Integrated Report:https://investors.coca-colafemsa.com/assets/files/reportes_resultados_en/2026/2025-KOF-IR-ENG.pdf

 

 

 

 
 

 

About Coca-Cola FEMSA

Mexican Stock Exchange, Trading Symbol: KOFUBL

NYSE (ADS), Trading Symbol: KOF | Ratio of KOFUBL to KOF = 10:1

Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. is the largest bottler in the world by sales volume. The Company produces and distributes trademark beverages of The Coca Cola Company, offering a wide portfolio to more than 268 million consumers. With more than 90,000 employees, the Company markets and sells approximately 4.2 billion unit cases through more that 2.1 million points of sell annually. Operating 55 manufacturing plants and 256 distribution centers, Coca-Cola FEMSA is committed to generating economic, social, and environmental value for all its stakeholders across the value chain. The Company is a member of Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index, Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index, FTSE4Good Emerging Index, and the S&P/BMV Total Mexico ESG Index and MSCI ACWI Index. Its operations encompass franchise territories in Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, Colombia, and Argentina, nationwide, and in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Uruguay, and in Venezuela through its investment in KOF Venezuela. For further information, please visit www.coca-colafemsa.com

For additional information or further questions, please contact the Investor Relations team:

•Pamela Ortiz I pamela.ortiz@kof.com
•Natalia Sariñana I natalia.sarinana@kof.com
•Bryan Silva | bryan.silva@kof.com
•Emilio Díaz | emilio.diaz@kof.com

 

 

 
 

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 by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

   
  COCA-COLA FEMSA, S.A.B. DE C.V.
  By:  /s/ Gerardo Cruz Celaya              
 

Gerardo Cruz Celaya

Chief Financial Officer

   
 Date: September 2, 2026  

 

 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR