Ulises Bolio's questions to UNITED BREWERIES CO (CCU) leadership • Q4 2023
Question
Asked for a breakdown of Chile's Q4 volume performance between alcoholic and non-alcoholic segments, the foreign exchange rate assumption in the 2024 budget, and the pricing strategy needed to offset currency pressures.
Answer
The Q4 volume decline in Chile was similar across both beer and non-alcoholic categories, in the mid-to-high single-digit range. The company did not disclose its budgeted FX rate but acknowledged the significant pressure, stating a sustained CLP 100 devaluation would require offsetting CLP 20-25 billion through a combination of revenue management and efficiencies.