Coca-Cola HBC hit by exchange rate headwinds despite sales growth Coca-Cola HBC The bottling giant said revenue only grew by one per cent in the quarter, primarily due to foreign exchange turbulence, the company said.
Coca-Cola HBC buys vending machine firm BDS to grow in Ireland Acquisition Coca-Cola HBC, the European bottling partner of Coca-Cola, has acquired Irish vending machine group BDS Vending Solutions. Founded in 1993, BDS Vending has around 2,000 vending machines spread across Ireland. The firm is headquartered in Dublin, but also has operational centres across Belfast, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Sligo and Wexford. BDS founders David Mullan and Brian Berry have [...]
Coca-Cola HBC raises guidance after strong half despite currency headwinds Retail Coca-Cola HBC AG has raised its guidance after the company reported another strong six months of growth, despite currency headwinds eating into the group’s profits in emerging markets. The bottling giant behind Coca Cola and other major soft drinks reported revenue growth of 3.1 per cent in the six months to 24 June. Sales of [...]
Coca-Cola HBC faces questions over Russia operations August 20, 2023 Questions are being asked about the extent of Coca Cola HBC’s operations in Russia after a report suggested the firm has not fully withdrawn from the country despite pledging to do so. The London-listed firm, which is the European bottler for the Coca-Cola Company, said in March 2022 that it was suspending all operations in [...]
Coca-Cola HBC follows McDonald’s in feeling the heat of Israel-Gaza war boycotts February 6, 2024 Shares in Coca Cola HBC edged down this morning amid warnings from analysts that the bottler of the iconic fizzy drink could be the latest to feel the financial pain of Pro-Palestntain boycotts.
Coca-Cola HBC reports strong growth despite fluctuating volumes in Russia and Ukraine October 31, 2023 Chief executive Zoran Bogdanovic said the company continues to invest in its future with a "clear" focus.
Coca-Cola HBC shares up 7.7 per cent as consumers guzzle energy drinks and coffee February 14, 2024 In its results for the period, which were published this morning, the firm said strong performance in energy drinks and coffee volumes were major growth drivers.
Coca-Cola HBC fizzes up profit forecast as firm puts Russia exit hit behind it July 7, 2023 Coca-Cola HBC AG, the bottling company for the soft drink giant, upped its profit forecasts for 2023 on the back of a “very strong” June performance this morning, prompting shares to jump nearly 5 per cent. The Switzerland-based firm said that it now expects pre-tax earnings growth of between 9-12 per cent for 2023, up [...]
Coca-Cola HBC’s revenue fizzes almost 25 per cent – but Russia exit still hurts a year on May 3, 2023 Coca-Cola HBC AG, the bottling company of the soft drink giant, reported strong revenue growth at 22.2 per cent, but it continues to take a hit from withdrawal of its business in Russia last year. Net sales revenue were up 24.4 per cent, but the firm stated that foreign exchange movements, particularly currency devaluation in [...]
Coca-Cola HBC acquires Greek bartenders’ mixer firm Three Cents August 9, 2022 Coca-Cola HBC has snapped up premium mixer firm Three Cents for €45m, the global beverage titan announced on Tuesday. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022 and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Three Cents is publicly listed in Greece and was founded in 2014 by [...]