Total Revenue

+7% (from USD 1,630.96M to USD 1,746.48M)

Revenue grew by approximately 7% due to stronger pricing actions and an improved product mix, as evidenced by the robust performance of the Nonalcoholic Beverages segment which drove overall sales growth. " "

Nonalcoholic Beverages Segment

+7.5% (from USD 1,611.27M to USD 1,732.7M)

The segment nearly accounted for all revenue, with growth driven by higher average bottle/can sales prices and a favorable shift in the product mix, contributing significantly to revenue increases compared to the previous period " " versus. " "

Net Income

+136% (from 75,836K to 178,948K USD)

Net income more than doubled, primarily due to improved operating performance, better margins, and controlled cost measures that built on past figures, resulting in a dramatic jump from 75,836K USD to 178,948K USD. " "

Basic EPS (Common Stock)

+152% (from USD 8.09 to USD 20.39)

EPS surged due to the significant increase in net income and reduced weighted average shares outstanding (likely from share repurchases), enhancing per-share profitability compared to the prior period. " "

Operating Income

+22.5% (from 178,467K to 218,749K USD)

Operating income increased by over 22%, reflecting improved gross profit margins driven by favorable pricing and a better product mix, along with cost efficiencies—building upon the prior period’s base of 178,467K USD. " "

Cash & Cash Equivalents

Increased from 635,269K to 1,135,824K USD

Cash balances nearly doubled as strong operating cash flows and capital financing measures (e.g., bond issuances) bolstered liquidity compared to Q4 2023. " "

Total Assets

+24% (to 5,313,139K USD)

Assets grew by about 24% due to increased cash, short-term investments, and reinvestment in property, plant, and equipment, reflecting strategic investments that built on the stronger position from last year. " "

Total Liabilities

+36% (to 3,895,528K USD)

Liabilities rose by roughly 36%, driven by higher financing activities and increased debt as well as adjustments in trade payables and other liabilities, compared to the prior period. " "

Long-term Debt

+139% (from 599,159K to 1,436,649K USD)

Long-term debt more than doubled as the company issued new senior bonds, increasing debt from 599,159K to 1,436,649K USD—a strategic decision that significantly elevated leverage relative to Q4 2023. " "

Operating Cash Flow

Stable (from 166,141K to 168,464K USD)

Operating cash flow remained consistent, slightly increasing by about 2.3K USD, which demonstrates stable core cash generation despite other operational improvements and cost adjustments over the previous period. " "

Net Cash Used in Financing

Deteriorated from -12,602K to -94,403K USD

Financing activities worsened significantly, with net cash used expanding by over 80K USD. This change was driven by a combination of higher share repurchases, increased dividend payments, and greater debt servicing costs, marking a stark contrast with the prior period’s limited outflows. " "