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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2024

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM  i 20-F

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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended  i December 31, 2023

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Commission file number  i 001-13142

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Embotelladora Andina S.A.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.

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Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: None

Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report.

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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

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If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

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If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards† provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

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† The term “new or revised financial accounting standard” refers to any update issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to its Accounting Standards Codification after April 5, 2012.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.

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If  securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.

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Indicate by checkmark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b).

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Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:

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If “Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.

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If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

Certain Definitions

Unless the context otherwise requires, as used in this annual report the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

Presentation of Financial and Certain Other Information

Unless otherwise specified, references herein to “dollars”, “U.S. dollars” or “US$” are to United States dollars; references to “pesos”, “Chilean pesos”, “Ch$” or “ThCh$” are to Chilean pesos; references to “Argentine pesos” or “AR$” are to Argentine pesos; references to “real”, “reais” or “R$” are to Brazilian reais; and references to “guaraníes”, “guaraní” or “G$” are to Paraguayan guaraníes. References to “UF” are to Unidades de Fomento. The UF is an inflation-indexed Chilean monetary unit with a value in Chilean pesos that is adjusted daily to reflect changes in the official consumer price index of the Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas (the “Chilean National Institute of Statistics”). The UF is adjusted in monthly cycles. Each day in the period beginning on the tenth day of the current month through the ninth day of the succeeding month, the nominal peso value of the UF is indexed up (or down in the event of deflation) in order to reflect a proportionate amount of the change in the Chilean consumer price index during the prior calendar month. Certain percentages and amounts contained in this annual report have been rounded for ease of presentation.

The Company’s consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS Accounting Standards”) and the Interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) applicable to companies reporting under IFRS.

Our consolidated financial statements are presented in Chilean pesos. Our consolidated financial statements reflect the results of our subsidiaries located in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, converted into Chilean pesos (our functional and presentation currency). IFRS requires assets and liabilities to be converted from the functional currency of our subsidiaries outside Chile to our reporting currency (Chilean peso) at the end of period exchange rates and income and expense accounts to be converted at the average monthly exchange rate for the month in which income or expense is recognized for subsidiaries that do not operate in hyperinflationary economies.

In the case of our Argentine subsidiaries, which have been operating in an environment that during 2021, 2022 and 2023 was classified as hyperinflationary, the conversion criteria from the functional currency of those subsidiaries to our presentation currency is the following:

For more information on the effects of the hyperinflationary environment in Argentina see note 2.5 of our consolidated financial statements included herein.

Unless otherwise specified, our financial data is presented herein in Chilean pesos.

Forward-Looking Statements

This annual report includes forward looking statements, principally under the captions “Item 4. Information on the Company—Part B. Business Overview,” “Item 3. Key Information—Part D. Risk Factors,” and “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.” We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current beliefs, expectations and projections about future events and financial trends affecting our business. Examples of such forward-looking statements include:

Words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “intends,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “seeks,” “aim,” “combined,” “estimates,” “probability,” “risk,” “target,” “goal,” “objective,” “future” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially and adversely from those described in such forward-looking statements included in this annual report as a result of various factors (including, without limitation, the actions of competitors, future global economic conditions, market conditions, foreign exchange rates and operating and financial risks), many of which are beyond our control. The occurrence of any such factors not currently expected by us would significantly alter the results set forth in these statements.

You should understand that the following important factors, in addition to those discussed elsewhere in this annual report, could affect our future results and could cause those results or other outcomes to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in our forward-looking statements:

The forward-looking statements contained in this document speak only as of the date of this annual report, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, unless required by law.

Market Data

We have computed the information contained in this annual report regarding annual volume and per capita growth rates and levels, and market share, product segment, and population data in our bottling territories, based upon accumulated statistics developed by us. Market share information presented with respect to soft drinks, juices, waters and beer is based on data supplied by A.C. Nielsen Company. For market share information, corresponding to year 2021, note that A.C. Nielsen Company changed the methodology and sample in Argentina, Chile and Paraguay and figures for that period were obtained using such methodology, however, 2022 and 2023 figures presented herein were obtained from surveys carried out using the former methodology. Therefore, 2022 and 2023 figures pertaining to market share information in those countries may not be fully comparable to those of 2021. Furthermore, in 2023, A.C., Nielsen modified the calculation methodology in conjunction with a change in the information collection channels in Brazil; therefore, for the purpose of ensuring comparability, the figures for 2021 and 2022 in Brazil were recalculated.

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PART I

ITEM 1.IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS

Not applicable.

ITEM 2.OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE

Not applicable.

ITEM 3.KEY INFORMATION

A.[Reserved]

B.CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS

Not applicable.

C.REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Not applicable.

D.RISK FACTORS

Summary of Risk Factors

The following summarizes some, but not all, of the principal risks provided below. Please carefully consider all of the information discussed in this Item 3.D “Risk Factors” in this annual report on Form 20-F for a detailed description of these and other risks.

You should carefully consider the following factors in addition to the other information set forth in this annual report on Form 20-F. Any of the following risks, if they materialize, could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, prospects and financial condition.

Risks Relating to our Company

We rely heavily on our relationship with The Coca-Cola Company, which has substantial influence over our business and operations; and changes in this relationship may adversely affect our business.

The Coca-Cola Company has substantial influence on the conduct of our business. The interests of The Coca-Cola Company may be different from the interests of our other shareholders. The largest part of our net sales for 2022 and 2023, respectively, were derived from the distribution of soft drinks and other beverages bearing trademarks owned by The Coca-Cola Company. In addition, The Coca-Cola Company currently owns, directly or through its subsidiaries, 14.65% of our Series A shares (representing 7.33% of our total shares) and benefits from certain rights under a shareholders’ agreement.

We produce, market and distribute Coca-Cola products through standard bottler agreements between our bottler subsidiaries and The Coca-Cola Company. Under these bottler agreements, we are prohibited from producing, bottling, distributing, or selling any products that could be substituted for, be confused with or be considered an imitation of soft drinks or other beverages and products under the trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company.

The Coca-Cola Company has the ability to exert a substantial influence on the business of the Company through its rights under the bottler agreements. The Coca-Cola Company also monitors our prices and has the right to review and approve our marketing, operating and advertising plans. These factors may have an impact on our profit margins, which could adversely affect our net income and results of operations.

Marketing campaigns for Coca-Cola products are designed and controlled by The Coca-Cola Company. The Coca-Cola Company also makes significant contributions to our marketing expenses, although it is not required to contribute a particular amount. Accordingly, The Coca-Cola Company may discontinue or reduce such contribution at any time.

We depend on The Coca-Cola Company to renew our bottler agreements, which are subject to termination by The Coca-Cola Company in the event we default or upon expiration of their respective terms. We currently are party to four bottler agreements: one agreement for Chile, which expires in December 2024, one agreement for Brazil, which expires in October 2027, one agreement for Argentina, which expires in September 2027, and one agreement for Paraguay, which expires in March 2028. We cannot provide any assurance that our bottler agreements will be maintained or renewed upon their termination. Even if they are renewed, we cannot provide any assurance that renewal will be granted on the same terms as those currently in effect. Termination, non-extension or non-renewal of any of our bottler agreements would prevent us from selling Coca-Cola trademark beverages in the affected territory, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operation.

In addition, any acquisition we make of bottlers of Coca-Cola products in other territories may require, among other things, the consent of The Coca-Cola Company under bottler agreements to which such other bottlers are subject. We cannot assure you that The Coca-Cola Company will consent to any future geographic expansion of our Coca-Cola beverage business.

We cannot assure you that our relationship with The Coca-Cola Company will not deteriorate or otherwise undergo significant changes in the future. If such changes do occur, our operations and financial results and condition could be materially affected.

The beverage business environment is changing rapidly, including as a result of increased health and environmental concerns, such as epidemic diseases, single use packaging, and plastic bottles pollution, and if we do not address evolving consumer product and shopping preferences, our business could suffer.

The beverage business environment in our territories is dynamic and constantly evolving rapidly as a result of, among other things, changes in consumer preferences, including changes based on health and nutrition considerations, epidemic diseases, single use packaging, and plastic bottles pollution. Changes in consumer lifestyles; concerns regarding location of origin or source of ingredients and raw materials, and the environmental and sustainability impact of the product manufacturing process; consumer shopping patterns; consumer emphasis on transparency related to our products and packaging; are affecting the beverages industry. If we are unable to successfully adapt in this new environment, our participation in the sales of beverages and financial results in general would be negatively affected.

Increased concern about the health effects of sugar and other sweeteners in beverages could result in changes to the beverage business.

Consumers, public health officials and government agencies are increasingly concerned with public health consequences associated with obesity, particularly among young people. Additionally, some researchers, health advocates and dietary guidelines are encouraging consumers to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and beverages sweetened with nutritive or alternative sweeteners. Increasing public concern about these issues, the possibility of taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages or other sweeteners, additional governmental regulations concerning the marketing, labeling, packaging or sale of our beverages and any negative publicity resulting from actual or threatened legal actions against beverage companies relating to the marketing, labeling or sale of beverages may reduce demand for our products or increase the cost, which could adversely affect our profitability.

Our business is highly competitive, including with respect to price competition, which may adversely affect our net profits and margins.

The beverage business is highly competitive in each of the territories in which we operate. We compete with bottlers of local and regional brands, including low cost beverages and Pepsi products. This competition in each of the regions where we operate is likely to continue, and we cannot assure you that it will not intensify in the future, which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. If we do not continuously strengthen our capabilities in marketing and innovation to maintain our brand loyalty and market share, our business and results of operations could be negatively affected.

If our raw material costs increase, including as a result of U.S. dollar/local currency exchange risk, price volatility and inflation, our profitability may be affected.

In addition to water, our most significant raw materials are (1) concentrate, which we acquire from affiliates of The Coca-Cola Company, (2) sweeteners and (3) packaging materials. Our most significant packaging raw material costs arise from the purchase of resin and plastic preforms to make plastic bottles and from the purchase of finished plastic bottles, the prices of which are related to crude oil prices and global resin supply. Prices for concentrate are determined by an agreement between the Company and The Coca-Cola Company. The prices for our remaining raw materials are driven by market prices and local availability, the imposition of import duties and restrictions, fluctuations in exchange rates and inflation. We may not be successful in negotiating or implementing measures to mitigate the negative effect that increased raw material costs may have in the pricing of our products or our results.

We purchase our raw materials from both domestic and international suppliers, some of which must be approved by The Coca-Cola Company, which may limit the number of suppliers available to us. Because the prices of our main raw materials –except for concentrate– are denominated in U.S. dollars, we are subject to local currency risk with respect to each of our operations. If any of the Chilean peso, Brazilian real, Argentine peso, or Paraguayan guaraní were to depreciate significantly against the U.S. dollar, the cost of certain raw materials in our respective territories could rise significantly, which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. We cannot assure you that these currencies will not lose value against the U.S. dollar in the future. Additionally, some raw material prices are subject to high volatility, which could also have a material adverse effect on our profitability. The supply or cost of specific raw materials could be adversely affected by domestic or global price changes, strikes, weather conditions, taxes, inflation, governmental controls, pandemics, or other factors. Any sustained interruption in the supply of these raw materials or any significant increase in their price could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance.

Instability in the supply of utility services and oil prices may adversely impact our results of operations.

Our operations depend on a stable supply of utilities and fuel in the countries where we operate. Electrical power outages could lead to increased energy prices and possible service interruptions. We cannot assure you that in the future we will not experience energy interruptions that could materially and adversely affect our business. In addition, a significant increase in energy prices would raise our costs, which could materially impact our results of operations. Fluctuations in oil prices have adversely affected our cost of energy and transportation in the regions where we operate, and we expect that they will continue to do so in the future. We cannot assure you that fuel prices will not increase in the future, and that such an increase would not have a significant effect on our financial performance.

Water scarcity, poor water quality and energy shortages could adversely impact our production costs and capacity.

Water is the main ingredient in substantially all of our products. It is also a limited resource in many parts of the world, facing unprecedented challenges from overexploitation, increasing demand for food and other consumer and industrial products whose manufacturing processes require water, increasing pollution and poor management, lack of physical or financial access to water, sociopolitical tensions due to lack of public infrastructure in certain areas of the world and the effects of climate change. As demand for water continues to increase around the world, and as the quality of available water deteriorates, we may incur increasing production costs or face capacity constraints and the possibility of reputational damage, which could adversely affect our profitability. We obtain water from various sources in our territories, including springs, wells, rivers and municipal and state water companies pursuant to concessions granted by governments in our various territories. Water scarcity or changes in governmental regulations aimed at rationing water in the regions where we operate could affect our water supply and therefore our business.

Some of the countries in which we operate have experienced prolonged periods of drought in the past. In the event that these drought periods occur and are prolonged over time, the costs of our operations could be significantly affected due to water scarcity and consequent power shortages. Similarly, in the event that a drought situation worsens, the authorities could be forced to issue new laws and regulations that could limit or restrict the sale of our products, which could adversely affect our financial results.

We also anticipate future discussions on new regulations in countries where we operate relating to future ownership and use of water resources, including possible nationalization, and stricter controls on water usage. In the event that these discussions lead to relevant changes in regulations regarding the ownership or use of water resources, the costs of our operation could be significantly affected.

We cannot assure you that water will be available in sufficient quantities and/or quality to meet our future production needs or will prove sufficient to meet our current water supply needs.

Climate change and legal or regulatory responses thereto may have an adverse impact on our business and results of operations.

There is increasing concern that a gradual increase in global average temperatures due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is causing significant changes in weather patterns around the globe and an increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters. Decreased agricultural productivity in certain regions of the world as a result of changing weather patterns may limit the availability or increase the cost of key agricultural commodities, such as sugarcane, and corn which are important sources of ingredients for our products. Climate change may also exacerbate extreme weather, resulting in water scarcity or flooding, and cause a further deterioration of water quality in affected regions, which could limit water availability for our operations. Increased frequency or duration of extreme weather conditions could also impair production capabilities, disrupt our supply chain or impact demand for our products. Increasing concern over climate change also may result in additional legal or regulatory requirements designed to reduce or mitigate the effects of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions on the environment and/or may result in increased disclosure obligations. Among such increased disclosure obligations are the rules recently adopted by the SEC on March 6, 2024, which require registrants to disclose certain climate-related information, including greenhouse gas emissions. These rules are expected to become effective for our company for the fiscal year 2025. If these rules become effective, we would incur in additional compliance burdens. Increased energy or compliance costs and expenses due to increased legal or regulatory requirements may cause disruptions in, or an increase in the costs associated with, the manufacturing and distribution of our beverage products. The effects of climate change and legal or regulatory initiatives to address climate change could have an adverse impact on our business and results of operations.

Our ability to achieve our environmental, social and governance goals are subject to risks, many of which are outside of our control, and our reputation and brands could be harmed if we fail to meet such goals.

Companies across all industries are facing increasing scrutiny from stakeholders related to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) matters, including practices and disclosures related to environmental stewardship; social responsibility; diversity, equity and inclusion; and workplace rights. Our ability to achieve our ESG goals and objectives and to report our progress accurately and transparently, presents numerous operational, financial, legal and other risks. If we are unable to meet our ESG goals or evolving stakeholder expectations and industry standards, or if we are perceived to have not responded appropriately to the growing concern for ESG issues, our reputation, and therefore our ability to sell products, could be negatively impacted.

In addition, in recent years, investor advocacy groups and certain institutional investors have placed increasing importance on ESG matters. If, as a result of their assessment of our ESG practices, certain investors are unsatisfied with our actions or progress, they may reconsider their investment in our Company.

Significant additional labeling or warning requirements may inhibit sales of our products.

The countries in which we operate may adopt significant advertising restrictions as well as additional product labeling or warning requirements relating to the chemical content or perceived adverse health consequences of certain of our Coca-Cola products or other products. These requirements may adversely affect sales of our products and our results of operations. In addition, given the uncertainty surrounding the interpretation of these requirements, we may occasionally be subject to costs and penalties associated with non-compliance, which are difficult to predict.

Our business may be adversely affected if we are unable to maintain brand image and product quality.

Our beverage business is highly dependent on maintaining the reputation of our products in the countries where we operate. If we fail to maintain high standards for product quality, our reputation and ability to remain a distributor of The Coca-Cola Company beverages in the countries where we operate could be jeopardized. Negative publicity or incidents related to our products may reduce their demand and could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance. If any of our products is defective or found to contain contaminants, or causes injury or illness, we may be subject to legal claims filed by consumers, product recalls, business interruptions and/or other liabilities.

We take significant precautions in order to minimize any risk of defects or contamination in our products. These precautions include quality-control programs for raw materials, the production process and our final products. We have also established procedures to correct as soon as practicable any problems that are detected. However, the precautions and procedures we implement may not be sufficient to protect us from potential incidents.

Trademark infringement could adversely impact our beverage business.

A significant portion of our sales derives from sales of beverages branded with trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company, as well as other trademarks. If other parties attempt to misappropriate trademarks we use, we may be unable to protect these trademarks. The maintenance of the reputation of these brands is essential for the future success of our beverage business. Misappropriation of trademarks we use, or challenges thereto, could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance.

We may not be able to successfully implement our expansion strategies or achieve the expected operational efficiencies or synergies from potential acquisitions.

We have, and we may continue to, acquire businesses and pursue other strategic transactions as part of our expansion strategies. We cannot assure you that we will be successful in identifying opportunities and consummating acquisitions and other strategic transactions on favorable terms or at all. These types of transactions may involve additional risks to our Company, including operating in geographic regions or with beverage categories in which we have less or no operating history. Depending on the size and timing of an acquisition or transaction, we may be required to raise future financing to consummate the acquisition or transaction. Moreover, even if we are able to consummate a transaction, acquisitions and other strategic opportunities may involve significant risks and uncertainties.

Key elements to achieving the benefits and expected synergies of our acquisitions are the integration of acquired businesses’ operations into our own in a timely and effective manner and the retention of qualified and experienced key personnel. We may incur in unforeseen liabilities in connection with acquiring, taking control of, or managing beverage operations and other businesses and may encounter difficulties and unforeseen or additional costs in restructuring and integrating them into our operating structure. These difficulties include distraction of management from current operations, difficulties in integration with our existing business and technology, greater than expected liabilities and expenses, inadequate return on capital, and unidentified issues not discovered in our pre-acquisition investigations and evaluations of those strategies and acquisitions. We cannot assure you that these efforts will be successful or completed as expected by us, and our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely affected if we are unable to do so.

In addition, mergers and acquisitions may require prior approval by local regulators. We cannot assure you that such regulators will grant their approval for all transactions involving Andina.

Weather conditions or natural disasters may adversely affect our business.

Lower temperatures and higher rainfall may negatively impact consumer patterns, which may result in lower per capita consumption of our beverages. Additionally, adverse weather conditions or natural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods, may affect road infrastructure in the countries in which we operate and limit our ability to sell and distribute our products.

Our business is subject to risks arising from pandemics such as the COVID-19.

Pandemics poses the risk that we or our employees, contractors, suppliers and other partners may be limited or prevented from conducting business activities for an indefinite period of time, including due to shutdowns that may be requested or mandated by governmental authorities. Additionally, we may experience raw material supply disruptions.

Pandemics and related government measures could adversely affect our business and results of operations, potentially materially.

Our insurance coverage may not adequately cover losses resulting from the risks for which we are insured.

We maintain insurance for our principal facilities and other assets. Our insurance coverage protects us in the event we suffer certain losses resulting from fire, terrorism and natural disasters, such as earthquake and floods, or from business interruptions caused by such events. In addition, we maintain other insurance policies for general liability and product contamination. We cannot assure you that our insurance coverage will be sufficient or will provide adequate compensation for losses that we may incur.

If we are unable to protect our information systems against data corruption, cyber-based attacks or network security breaches, our operations could be disrupted.

We are increasingly dependent on information technology networks and systems, including over the Internet, to process, transmit and store electronic information. In particular, we depend on our information technology infrastructure for digital marketing activities and electronic communications among us and our clients, suppliers and also among our subsidiaries and facilities. Security breaches or infrastructure flaws can create system disruptions, shutdowns or unauthorized disclosure of confidential information. If we are unable to prevent such breaches or flaws, our operations could be disrupted, or we may suffer financial damage or loss because of lost or misappropriated information.

Cyber threats are rapidly evolving and the means for obtaining access to information in digital and other storage media are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Coca-Cola Andina has recognized cyber risk as a threat to our business and to mitigate it, it has implemented a cybersecurity strategy which, through its regulations, processes and measures aims to increase the level of cyber resilience of the Company.

Despite the measures and systems that have been implemented by the Company, as cyber threats evolve, change and become more difficult to detect and successfully defend against, therefore one or more cyber-attacks might defeat our or a third-party service provider’s security measures in the future and obtain personal information of customers or employees. Employee error or other irregularities may also defeat of security measures and result in a breach of information systems. Because information systems are critical to many of the Company’s operating activities, our business may be impacted by system shutdowns, service disruptions or cybersecurity incidents. These incidents may be caused by failures during routine operations such as system upgrades or by user errors, as well as network or hardware failures, malicious or disruptive software, unintentional or malicious actions of employees or contractors, cyberattacks by hackers, criminal groups or nation-state organizations (which may include social engineering, business email compromise, cyber extortion, denial of service, or attempts to exploit vulnerabilities), geopolitical events, natural disasters, failures or impairments of telecommunications networks, or other catastrophic events. If our information systems or third-party information systems on which we rely suffer severe damage, disruption or shutdown and our business continuity plans do not effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner, we could experience delays in reporting our results, and we may lose revenue and profits as a result of our inability to timely manufacture, distribute, invoice and collect payments for finished products.

Moreover, hardware, software or applications we use may have inherent defects of design, manufacture or operations or could be inadvertently or intentionally implemented or used in a manner that could compromise information security. A security breach and loss of information may not be discovered for a significant period of time after it occurs. While we have no knowledge of a material security breach to date, any compromise of data security could result in a violation of applicable privacy and other laws or standards, the loss of valuable business data, or a disruption of our business. A security breach involving the misappropriation, loss or other unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information could give rise to unwanted media attention, materially damage our customer relationships and reputation, and result in fines or liabilities, which may not be covered by our insurance policies.

If we fail to comply with personal data protection and privacy laws, we could be subject to adverse publicity, government enforcement actions and/or private litigation, which could negatively affect our business and operating results.

In the ordinary course of our business, we receive, process, transmit and store information relating to identifiable individuals (“personal data”), primarily employees, former employees, suppliers and consumers with whom we interact. As a result, we are subject to laws and regulations relating to personal data. These laws have been subject to frequent changes, and new legislation in this area may be enacted in any jurisdictions in which Andina operates and at any time. These laws impose operational requirements for companies receiving or processing personal data, and many provide for significant penalties for noncompliance. Also, new standards or regulations over data security or the handling of personal information, in the countries where we operate, may increase our costs in order to comply with those potential regulations and have required and may in the future require costly changes to our business practices and information security systems, policies, procedures and practices.

Perception of risk in emerging economies may impede our access to international capital markets, hinder our ability to finance our operations and adversely affect our financial performance.

International investors, as a general rule, consider the countries in which we operate to be emerging market economies. Consequently, economic conditions and the market for securities of emerging market countries influence investors’ perceptions of Chile, Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay and their evaluation of securities of companies located in these countries.

During periods of heightened investor concern regarding emerging market economies, in particular in recent years Argentina, the countries where we operate may experience significant outflows of U.S. dollars.

In addition, during these periods companies based in the countries where we operate have faced higher costs for raising funds, both domestically and abroad, as well as limited access to international capital markets, which have negatively affected the prices of the aforementioned countries’ securities. Although economic conditions are different in each of the emerging-market countries, investors’ reactions to developments in one of these countries may affect the securities of issuers in the others.

Our business may be adversely affected if we fail to renew collective bargaining labor agreements on satisfactory terms or experience strikes or other labor unrest.

A substantial portion of our employees is covered by several collective bargaining labor agreements. Some of these agreements expire every year. Our inability to renegotiate these agreements on satisfactory terms could cause work stoppages and interruptions, which may adversely impact our operations. Changes to the terms and conditions of existing agreements could also increase our costs or otherwise have an adverse effect on our operational efficiency. We experience periodic strikes and other forms of labor unrest through the ordinary course of business. We cannot assure you labor interruptions or other labor unrest will not occur in the future. If we experience strikes, work stoppages or other forms of labor unrest at any of our production facilities, our ability to supply beverages to customers could be impaired, which would reduce our net operating revenues and could expose us to customer claims.

Our business is subject to regulation, which is complex and subject to change.

We are subject to local regulations in each of the territories in which we operate. The main areas of regulation are water, environment, labor, taxation, health, consumer protection, advertising, social security, and antitrust. Regulation could affect our ability to set prices for our products. The adoption of new laws or regulations or a stricter interpretation or enforcement thereof in the countries in which we operate may increase our operating costs or impose restrictions on our operations which, in turn, may adversely affect our financial condition, business and results. Further changes in current regulations may result in increased compliance costs, which may have an adverse effect on our results or financial condition.

In the past, voluntary price restraints or statutory price controls have been imposed in several of the countries in which we operate. Currently, there are no restraints or price controls applicable to our products in any of the territories in which we operate. However, we cannot assure you that government authorities in any country in which we operate will not impose statutory price controls, or that we will not be requested to impose voluntary price restraints in the future. The potential imposition of restraints or price controls in the future may have an adverse effect on our results and financial condition. Additionally, increases in minimum wages, as well as changes in the interpretation of labor laws and regulations, may also have an adverse effect on our results and financial condition.

Our business is subject to increasing environmental regulation, which may result in increases in our operating costs or adverse changes in consumer demand.

We are subject to various environmental laws and regulations in the countries where we operate, which apply to our products, containers and activities. If these environmental laws and regulations are strengthened or newly established in jurisdictions in which we conduct our businesses, we may be required to incur considerable expenses in order to comply with such laws and regulations. We are also subject to uncertainty regarding the interpretation of the environmental laws and regulations of the countries in which we operate, and any ambiguity or uncertainty regarding the interpretation or application of regulations can result in increased production costs or penalties for non-compliance, which are difficult to predict. Such increased expenses may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position. To the extent we determine that it is not financially sound for us to continue to comply with such laws and regulations, we may have to curtail or discontinue our activities in the affected business areas.

In addition, concerns over the environmental impact of plastic may reduce the consumption of our products sold in plastic bottles or result in additional taxes that could adversely affect consumer demand. Additionally, new laws and regulations on waste management and extended liability of the producer of plastic bottles may also have an adverse effect on our results and financial condition.

If we were to become subject to adverse judgments or determinations in legal proceedings to which we are, or may become, a party, our future profitability could suffer through significant liabilities, a reduction of sales, increased costs or damage to our reputation.

In the ordinary course of our business, we become involved in various claims, lawsuits, investigations and governmental and administrative proceedings, some of which are or may be significant. Adverse judgments or determinations in one or more of these proceedings could require us to change the way we do business or use substantial resources in adhering to the settlements. These could have a material adverse effect on our business, including, among other consequences, by significantly increasing the costs required to operate our business. Ineffective communications during or after these proceedings could amplify the negative effects, if any, of these proceedings on our reputation and may result in a negative market impact on the price of our securities. We evaluate these litigation claims and legal proceedings to assess the likelihood of unfavorable outcomes and to estimate, if possible, the amount of potential losses. Based on these assessments and estimates, we establish reserves and/or disclose the relevant litigation claims or legal proceedings, as appropriate. These assessments and estimates are based on the information available to management at the time and involve a significant amount of management judgment. Actual outcomes or losses may differ materially from our current assessments and estimates.

In addition, during recent years, the Company has been subject to judicial proceedings and administrative investigations associated with alleged monopolistic practices. Although these proceedings and investigations have not resulted in any convictions or penalties for the Company, we cannot assure that this will not occur in the future.

Antitrust complaints may be submitted in Chile without any prior admissibility test and, as a result, we cannot predict whether unsubstantiated claims against us will be filed. In addition, the Economic National Public Prosecutors’ Officer (Fiscalía Nacional Económica or FNE) may initiate ex officio investigations involving our business to identify potential risks of antitrust infringement. Possible sanctions in matters of competition could have an adverse effect on our business.

Adverse judgments or determinations in tax proceedings to which we are, or may become, a party, may have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations.

For further information, see “Risks Relating to Brazil – Brazilian tax proceedings may result in a significant tax liability.”

The countries in which we operate may adopt new tax laws or modify existing laws or their interpretations, to increase taxes applicable to our business or reduce existing tax incentives.

We cannot assure you that any governmental authority in any country where we operate will not impose new taxes or increase the taxes on our products in the future. The imposition of new taxes, the increases in taxes or the reduction of tax incentives may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results.

New income, sales, use, or other tax laws, statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances could be enacted at any time in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Any new taxes could adversely affect our domestic and international business operations and our business and financial performance. Existing tax laws, statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances could be interpreted, changed, modified or applied adversely to us. These events could require us to pay additional tax amounts on a prospective or retroactive basis. They could require us to pay fines and/or penalties and interest for past amounts deemed to be due. Additionally, new or modified tax laws could increase our compliance, operating and other costs, as well as the costs of our platform. Any or all of these events could adversely impact our business and financial performance.

For further information, see also “Risks Relating to Brazil – Changes in tax laws may increase our tax burden and reduce tax incentives and, as a result, negatively affect our profitability.”

If we do not successfully comply with laws and regulations designed to combat corruption in countries in which we sell our products, we could become subject to fines, penalties or other regulatory sanctions, and our sales and profitability could suffer.

Although we are committed to conducting business in a legal and ethical manner in compliance with local and international statutory requirements and standards applicable to our business, there is a risk that our employees or representatives may take actions that violate applicable laws and regulations that generally prohibit the making of improper payments to foreign government officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping business, including laws relating to the 1997 OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions or the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

We may not be able to recruit or retain key personnel.

The implementation of our strategic business plans could be undermined by a failure to recruit or retain key personnel or the unexpected loss of senior employees, including in acquired companies. We face various challenges inherent in the management of a large number of employees over diverse geographical regions. Key employees may choose to leave their employment for a variety of reasons, including reasons beyond our control. The impact of the departure of key employees cannot be determined and may depend on, among other things, our ability to recruit other individuals of similar experience and skill. It is not certain that we will be able to attract or retain key employees and successfully manage them, which could disrupt our business and have an unfavorable material effect on our financial position, income from operations and competitive position.

A devaluation of the currencies of the countries where we have our operations, with regard to the Chilean peso, can negatively affect the results reported by the Company in Chilean pesos.

The Company reports its results in Chilean pesos, while a large part of its revenues comes from countries that use other currencies. During 2022 and 2023, 24% and 28% of the Company’s net sales were generated in Brazil, 26% and 18% in Argentina, and 8% and 9% in Paraguay. If the currencies of these countries depreciate against the Chilean peso, this would have a negative effect on the results and financial condition of the Company, which are reported in Chilean pesos.

The imposition of exchange controls could restrict the entry and exit of funds to and from the countries in which we operate, which could significantly limit our financial capacity.

The imposition of exchange controls in the countries in which we operate could affect our ability to repatriate profits, which could significantly limit our ability to pay dividends to our shareholders. Additionally, it may limit the ability of our foreign subsidiaries to finance payments of U.S. dollar denominated liabilities required by foreign creditors and suppliers.

Geopolitical and other challenges and uncertainties globally could have a material adverse effect on the global economy and our business.

In addition to the significant macroeconomic challenges posed by health concerns, we could be exposed to experience negative impacts to our businesses, financial condition and results of operations as a result of geopolitical and other challenges and uncertainties globally, including inflation, increase in the interest rates, increased unemployment, foreign exchange rates and recession or economic slowdown, changing policy positions or priorities. Currently, the world economy is facing several exceptional challenges.

Geopolitical and economic risks have also increased over the past few years as a result of trade tensions between the United States and China, Brexit, and the rise of populism and tensions in South America and Middle East. Growing tensions may lead, among others, to a deglobalization of the world economy, an increase in protectionism or barriers to immigration, a general reduction of international trade in goods and services and a reduction in the integration of financial markets, any of which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Negative information on social media and similar platforms could adversely affect our reputation.

Negative or inaccurate information concerning us or The Coca-Cola trademarks may be posted on social media and similar platforms of Internet-based communications at any time. This information may affect our reputation, and adversely impact our business and results of operations.

Risks Relating to Chile

Our growth and profitability depend significantly on economic conditions in Chile.

Our operations in Chile represented 44.1% and 46.4% of our assets as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and 42.3% and 45.5% of our net sales for 2022 and 2023, respectively. Accordingly, our business, financial condition, and results of operations depend, to a considerable extent, upon economic conditions in Chile.

International and local economic conditions may adversely affect the Chilean economy, and unfavorable general economic conditions could negatively affect the affordability of and demand for some of our products in the country. In difficult economic conditions, consumers may seek to reduce discretionary spending by forgoing purchases of our products or buying low cost brands offered by competitors. Any of these events could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We cannot assure you that the future development of the Chilean economy will not impair our ability to successfully carry out our business plan or materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Civil unrest in Chile, the process to draft a new constitution, and the health conditions resulting from COVID-19 have had and could have in the future a significant adverse effect on the general economic conditions in Chile and our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Currently, Chile is in a period of uncertainty generated by political and economic factors. Beginning in October 2019, widespread protests took place in Chile. Demonstrations spread across the country and resulted in violent and, sometimes, fatal acts, as well as significant damage to public and private property. While to date the riots and protests described above have ceased, they are not completely over.

The most recent plebiscite, which was held in December 2023 to vote on a new constitution, was rejected; as a result, the current constitution will remain in effect without a new defined process.

Any new constitution could alter the Chilean economy, political situation and therefore the business and outlook of the Company. In addition, a tax reform and a pension system reform are currently being discussed, adding to economic uncertainty.

We cannot predict the extent to which the economy of Chile will be affected by the political discussion regarding the new constitution and the tax and pension system reform, nor can we predict if government policies will have a negative impact on the Chilean economy. Changes in government policies may include higher tax rates and other changes in laws and policies that could result in a less favorable environment for private businesses. Thus, the long-term effects of the new constitution are hard to predict, but could include slower economic growth and higher taxes, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operation.

Political developments in Chile could result in instability.

We cannot assure that measures taken by the government impacting private investment, such as higher taxation, will not be implemented, and we cannot assure whether the Chilean government will continue to pursue business-friendly and open-market economic policies that stimulate economic growth and stability. Further, there can be no assurance that future developments in or affecting the Chilean political landscape, including economic, social or political instability in Chile, will not materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

The Chilean peso is subject to depreciation and volatility, which could adversely affect our business.

The Chilean peso has been subject to large nominal devaluations in the past and may be subject to significant fluctuations in the future. The main drivers of exchange rate volatility in past years were the significant fluctuations of commodity prices, as well as general uncertainty and trade imbalances in the global markets. During 2023, the Chilean peso had an average value of 840 Ch$/US$, reaching an average of 926 Ch$/US$ during the month of October, and ending the year at 875 Ch$/US$.

A significant part of the raw materials used by the Company are in U.S. dollars, therefore a devaluation of the Chilean peso against the U.S. dollar can affect our costs and margins in a significant way.

In addition, as we report our results of operations in Chilean pesos, fluctuations in the value of the Chilean peso versus the Brazilian real, the Argentine peso and the Paraguayan guaraní could also impact our reported performance in Chilean pesos.

Inflation in Chile and government measures to curb inflation may disrupt our business and have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

During 2021 and 2022, inflation in Chile remained high with rates of 7.2% and 12.8%, respectively. The crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic relief packages enacted by the Chilean Congress were the primary reasons leading to this inflation. In order to control it, the Central Bank has made recurring increases in the monetary policy rate ranging from 0.5% in 2021, 11.25% during 2022 and 8.25% for 2023, in an effort to achieve a significant decrease in consumption. By 2023 inflation has been on a downward path, reaching 3.9% year-on-year in December 2023, approaching the level recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic (3.0%).

The measures taken by the Central Bank in the past to control inflation have often included maintaining a conservative monetary policy with high interest rates, thereby restricting the availability of credit and economic growth. Inflation, measures to combat inflation, and public speculation about possible additional actions by the government have also contributed in the past to economic uncertainty in Chile and to heightened volatility in its securities markets. Periods of higher inflation may also slow the growth rate of the Chilean economy, which could lead to reduced demand for our products and decreased sales. Inflation is also likely to increase some of our costs and expenses, given that the majority of our supply contracts in Chile are UF-denominated or are indexed to the Chilean consumer price index. We cannot assure that, under competitive pressure, we will be able to carry out price increases, which could adversely impact our operating margins and operating income. Additionally, an important part of our financial debt in Chile is UF-denominated, and therefore the value of the debt reflects any increase of the inflation in Chile.

A severe natural disaster, such as earthquake or tsunami or wildfires, in Chile could adversely affect the Chilean economy and our network infrastructure.

Chile lies on the Nazca tectonic plate, one of the world’s most seismically active regions. Chile has been adversely affected by powerful earthquakes in the past.

A severe earthquake, tsunami and/or wildfires which in Chile in the future could have an adverse impact on the Chilean economy and on our business, financial condition and results of operation, including our production and logistics network.

Risks Relating to Brazil

Our business operations in Brazil are dependent on economic conditions in Brazil.

Our operations in Brazil represented 31.5% and 31.8% of our assets as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and 24.0% and 28.5% of our net sales for 2022 and 2023, respectively. Because demand for soft drinks and beverage products is usually correlated to economic conditions prevailing in the relevant local market, developments in economic conditions in Brazil, and measures taken by the Brazilian government, have had and are expected to continue to have an impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

The Brazilian economy has historically been characterized by unstable economic cycles and interventions by the Brazilian government. Brazilian GDP grew by 4.8% in 2021, grew 3.0% in 2022 and grew 2.9% in 2023 according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística or “IBGE”). The Brazilian government has often changed monetary, taxation and other policies to influence the course of Brazil’s economy. Our business, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected by, among others, the following factors:

The Brazilian economy is also affected by international economic and market conditions in general, especially economic and market conditions in the United States, the European Union and China.

Historically volatile political, social and economic conditions in Brazil could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

Brazil’s political environment has historically influenced, and continues to influence, the performance of the country’s economy. Political crises have affected and continue to affect the confidence of investors and the general public, which have historically resulted in economic deceleration.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, from the Workers’ Party (Partido dos Trabalhadores) was elected President of Brazil in October 2022 and took office in January 2023. A failure by the Brazilian government to implement necessary reforms may result in diminished confidence in the Brazilian government’s fiscal condition and budget, which could result in downgrades of Brazil’s sovereign foreign credit rating by credit rating agencies, negatively impact Brazil’s economy, lead to further depreciation of the real and an increase in inflation and interest rates, adversely affecting our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Inflation and the Brazilian government’s measures to curb inflation, including by increasing interest rates, may contribute to economic uncertainty in Brazil.

Brazil has historically experienced high rates of inflation, including periods of hyperinflation before 1995. Several measures have been implemented by the Brazilian government in an effort to curb rising inflation, but we cannot predict whether these policies will be effective. According to the National Consumer Price Index (Índice Nacional de Preços ao Consumidor Amplo, or “IPCA”), published by the IBGE), Brazilian annual rates of inflation for consumer prices were 10.1% in 2021, 5.8% in 2022 and 4.6% in 2023.

Inflationary pressures may result in governmental interventions in the economy, including policies that could adversely affect the general performance of the Brazilian economy, which, in turn, could adversely affect our business operations in Brazil. Inflation may also increase our costs and expenses, and we may be unable to transfer such costs to our customers, reducing our profit margins and net income. In addition, inflation could also affect us indirectly, as our customers may also be affected and have their financial capacity reduced. Any decrease in our net sales or net income, as well as any reduction in our financial performance, may also result in a reduction in our net operating margin. Our customers and suppliers may be affected by high inflation rates and such effects on our customers and suppliers may adversely affect us.

The Brazilian real is subject to depreciation and volatility, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Brazilian currency has been subject to significant fluctuations over the past three decades. Throughout this period, the Brazilian government has implemented various economic plans and exchange rate policies, including sudden devaluations, periodic mini devaluations (during which the frequency of adjustments has ranged from daily to monthly), exchange controls, dual exchange market and floating exchange rate systems. Although long-term devaluation of the real is generally related to the rate of inflation in Brazil, the devaluation of the real over shorter periods has resulted in significant fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Brazilian currency, the U.S. dollar and other currencies. The Brazilian real depreciated 7% in 2021, appreciated 7% in 2022 and appreciated 8% in 2023 compared to the closing exchange rate as of the end of the prior period for the U.S. dollar in nominal terms.

A significant part of the raw materials we use in Brazil are priced in U.S. dollars, so a depreciation of the Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar has a significant adverse effect in our costs and margins.

Any depreciation of the real against the U.S. dollar could create additional inflationary pressure, which might result in the Brazilian government adopting restrictive policies to combat inflation. This could lead to increases in interest rates, which might negatively affect the Brazilian economy as a whole, as well as our results of operations, in addition to restricting our access to international financial markets. It also reduces the U.S. dollar value of our revenues. On the other hand, future appreciation of the real against the U.S. dollar might result in the deterioration of Brazil’s current and capital accounts, as well as a weakening of Brazilian GDP growth derived from exports. We cannot assure you that the real will not again fluctuate significantly against the U.S. dollar in the future and, as a result, have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Changes in tax laws may increase our tax burden and reduce tax incentives and, as a result, negatively affect our profitability.

The Brazilian government regularly implements changes to tax regimes that may increase our and our customers’ tax burdens. These changes include modifications in the tax rates and, on occasion, enactment of temporary taxes, the proceeds of which are earmarked for designated governmental purposes. In late 2023, the Brazilian government approved a tax reform whose prime objective is to simplify the taxes on goods and services, thus reducing distortions and enhancing transparency for businesses operating in Brazil. This tax reform will be highly relevant because the current tax system is considered one of the most complex in the world, with too many rules, numerous exceptions and high compliance costs. This tax reform substantially changes the way Brazil taxes goods and services, replacing several of the current “indirect taxes” (ICMS, IPI, ISS and PIS/Cofins) by basically three new ones: the Goods and Services Tax (IBS), the Contribution on Goods and Services (CBS) and the Excise Tax (IS). Additionally, there are plans to approve a second tax reform which, among other factors, would have an impact on the income tax paid by Andina on profits and dividends. The effects of the approved tax reform and any other changes that result from the enactment of additional tax reforms have not been, and cannot be, quantified. If the enacted measures result in increases in our overall tax burden, our overall financial performance will be negatively affected. In addition, the Brazilian beverage industry experiences unfair competition arising from tax evasion, which is primarily due to the high level of taxes on beverage products in Brazil. An increase in taxes may lead to an increase in tax evasion, which could result in unfair pricing practices in the industry.

Since 2018, the Brazilian government has gradually altered the value-added tax on industrialized products (Imposto sobre Produtos Industrializados or “IPI”) applicable to soft drinks concentrate. This measure has negatively affected our operations, since it significantly reduced the tax credit derived from the purchases of concentrate from the Manaus Free Trade Zone that currently benefits Rio de Janeiro Refrescos, and the soft drinks industry as a whole.

Any further reductions of the IPI may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Brazilian tax proceedings may result in a significant tax liability.

Our subsidiary Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda. (“RJR”) is party in several tax proceedings in which the Brazilian federal tax authorities argue the alleged existence of liabilities associated with value added tax on industrialized products for an approximate total amount of R$3.44 billion (equivalent to approximately Ch$623,240 million). These proceedings are at different administrative as well as judicial procedural stages. We disagree with the Brazilian tax authorities’ position and believe that Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda. is entitled to claim Imposto sobre Produtos Industrializados (IPI) tax credits in connection with its purchases of certain exempt raw materials from suppliers located in the Manaus Free Trade Zone. We believe that the Brazilian tax authorities’ claims are without merit. Our external Brazilian counsel has advised us that it believes that Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda.’s likelihood of loss in most of these proceedings is classified as possible or remote. Despite the foregoing, the outcome of these claims is subject to uncertainty, and it is difficult to predict their final resolution or any other negative repercussions from this dispute with the Brazilian tax authorities to The Coca-Cola Company or its bottling companies in Brazil, including our Brazilian subsidiaries.

RJR is party in tax proceedings in which the Brazilian federal tax authorities are charging Corporate Income Taxes (CIT), added by penalties and interest, involving an approximate total amount of R$960 million. These proceedings result from the disallowance of expenses from the tax deduction of (i) goodwill paid and registered by RJR, mainly upon the acquisition of the investment in Companhia de Bebidas Ipiranga (Ipiranga) in 2013, under the ground that the “real acquirer or investor” was a company located abroad (and not directly RJR); and (ii) interest expenses incurred by RJR under a loan agreement executed with Andina Bottling Investments to finance part of the purchase price paid to sellers of Ipiranga, arguing that such expenses were “unnecessary” to RJR. These proceedings are at different stages at the administrative level. We believe that the Brazilian tax authorities’ claims are without merit. Our external Brazilian counsel has advised us that it believes that the likelihood of loss in these proceedings is classified as possible, mainly under the grounds that (i) the acquisition of Ipiranga was carried out between independent parties in accordance with the applicable law; (ii) all legal requirements established by the regime of Law N. 9,532/97 were observed; (iii) the goodwill registered by RJR was fully based on the expected future profitability of the acquired investment, which was demonstrated through technical valuation reports; (iv) there is no legal basis to support allegations of “real acquirer or investor” or other related grounds; and (v) the interest expenses incurred by RJR are normal and necessary expenses to its business activities and, therefore, should be qualified as deductible for tax purposes.

Risks Relating to Argentina

Our business operations in Argentina are dependent on economic conditions in Argentina.

Our operations in Argentina represented 13.1% and 9.5% of our assets as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and 25.9% and 17.6% of our net sales for 2022 and 2023, respectively. Developments in economic, political, regulatory and social conditions in Argentina, and measures taken by the Argentine government, have had and are expected to continue to have an impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Historically, the Argentine economy has experienced periods of high levels of instability and volatility, low or negative economic growth and high and variable inflation and devaluation levels. According to the National Statistics and Census Institute (Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas y Censos, or “INDEC”), Argentine GDP in real terms grew 10.7% in 2021 and grew 5.0% in 2022, compared to the previous year according to the INDEC. GDP in 2023 is estimated to have contracted 1.6% according to the INDEC.

Argentine economic conditions are dependent on a variety of factors, including the following:

Government policies and regulation—which at times have been implemented through informal measures and have been subject to radical shifts—that have had a significant impact on the Argentine economy in the past have included, among others: monetary policy, including exchange controls, capital controls, high interest rates and a variety of measures to curb inflation, restrictions on exports and imports, price controls, mandatory wage increases, taxation and government intervention in the private sector.

We cannot assure you that the future development of the Argentine economy will not impair our ability to successfully carry out our business plan or materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Political and economic instability in Argentina may recur, which could have a material adverse effect on our Argentine operations and on our financial condition and results of operations.

Argentina has a history of political and economic instability that often results in abrupt changes in government policies. Argentine governments have pursued different, and often contradictory, policies to those of preceding administrations. In recent decades, succeeding administrations have implemented interventionist policies, which included nationalization, debt renegotiation, price controls, and exchange restrictions, as well as market-friendly policies, such as export tax reductions, elimination of currency controls, deregulation of utility prices, negotiation of free trade agreements and implementation of pro-investor initiatives.

The last presidential election in Argentina was held between October (first round) and November 2023 (runoff). As a result of such election, President Javier Milei, the La Libertad Avanza party candidate, was elected president and took office on December 10, 2023. President Milei is trying to implement new monetary, fiscal, and exchange rate policies, which could have an impact on our business. We cannot provide assurance that the Argentine government will be able to implement business-friendly policies.

Inflation in Argentina may adversely affect our operations, which could adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations.

Argentina has experienced high levels of inflation in recent decades. Argentina’s historically high rates of inflation resulted mainly from its lack of control over fiscal policy and the money supply. Argentina continues to face high inflationary pressures. In 2021, INDEC recorded a consumer price index (índice de precios al consumidor or “CPI”) increase of 50.9%, while the wholesale price index WPI (índice de precios internos al por mayor or “WPI”) increased 51.3%. In 2022, INDEC recorded a CPI increase of 94.79% while WPI increased 94.78%. In 2023, INDEC recorded a CPI increase of 211.4% while WPI increased 276.3%.

During 2021, 2022 and 2023, Argentina met the criteria to be considered a hyperinflationary economy as provided by IAS 29 guidelines, which include, among other characteristics, a cumulative inflation rate over three years that approaches or exceeds 100%. Accordingly, IAS 29 must be applied for financial statements for fiscal years ending on or after July 1, 2018. IAS 29 requires non-monetary assets and liabilities, shareholders’ equity and comprehensive income to be restated in terms of a measuring unit current at the period end. IAS 29 also requires the use of a general price index to reflect changes in purchasing power. As a result, since July 2018, we began to apply IAS 29 in the preparation of our financial statements and report the results of our operations in Argentina as if this economy were hyperinflationary from January 1, 2018. In addition, by application of IAS 29, we had to translate figures in Argentine pesos to Chilean pesos using the period closing exchange rate (and not the average exchange rate), thus reducing our results of operations and net earnings. We cannot predict for how long Argentina will be considered a hyperinflationary economy and we will have to apply IAS 29 to the preparation of our financial statements.

In the past, inflation has materially undermined the Argentine economy and the government’s ability to generate conditions that foster economic growth. High inflation or a high level of price instability may materially and adversely affect the business volume of the financial system. This result, in turn, could adversely affect the level of economic activity and employment in the country.

High inflation would also undermine Argentina’s foreign competitiveness and adversely affect economic activity, employment, real salaries, consumption and interest rates, thereby materially and adversely affecting economic activity and consumers’ income and their purchasing power, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operating results.

Between 2007 and 2015, the INDEC, which is the only institution in Argentina with the statutory authority to produce official national statistics, experienced significant institutional and methodological changes that gave rise to controversy regarding the reliability of the information that it produces, including inflation, GDP and unemployment data, resulting in allegations that the inflation rate in Argentina and the other rates calculated by INDEC could be substantially different than as indicated in official reports. While previously the administration undertook reforms and the credibility of the national statistics systems has since been restored, we cannot assure you that the new or future administrations will not implement policies that may affect the national statistics system undermining consumer and investor confidence, which ultimately could affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

The Argentine peso is subject to depreciation and volatility, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Fluctuations in the value of the peso continue to affect the Argentine economy. Since January 2002, the peso has fluctuated significantly in value, often following periods of high inflation and currency controls that artificially appreciated the value of the currency. Frequent devaluations have had an adverse effect on the ability of the Argentine government and Argentine companies to make timely payments on their foreign currency denominated obligations, have significantly reduced wages in real terms, and have adversely impacted the stability of businesses whose success depends on the domestic market demand.

In an effort to reduce downward pressure on the value of the Argentine peso, the Argentine government has at times implemented policies aimed at maintaining the level of reserves of the Banco Central de la República Argentina (“BCRA”) that limit the purchase of foreign currency by private companies and individuals. Currently, access to the foreign exchange market is subject to several restrictions and governmental authorizations.

In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the Argentine peso depreciated 22%, 72% and 356%, respectively, compared to the closing exchange rate as of the end of the prior period for the U.S. dollar. A significant part of the raw materials used by the company in Argentina are in U.S. dollars, so a devaluation of the Argentine peso against the U.S. dollar can affect our costs and margins in a significant way.

The depreciation of the Argentine peso may have a negative impact on the ability of certain Argentine businesses to service their foreign currency denominated debt, significantly reduce real wages and jeopardize the stability of businesses which success depends on domestic market demand. It may also, adversely affect the Argentine government’s ability to honor its foreign debt obligations. A significant appreciation of the Argentine peso against the U.S. dollar also presents risks for the Argentine economy, including the possibility of a reduction in exports as a consequence of the loss of external competitiveness. Any such appreciation could also have a negative effect on economic growth and employment, and reduce tax revenues.

Given the economic and political conditions in Argentina, we cannot predict whether, and to what extent, the value of the Argentine peso may depreciate or appreciate against the U.S. dollar, the euro or other foreign currencies. We cannot predict how these conditions will affect the consumption of our products. Moreover, we cannot predict whether the new Argentine government of President Javier Milei, which took office on December 10, 2023, will be able to establish a new monetary, fiscal, and exchange rate policy and, if so, what impact any of these changes could have on the value of the Argentine peso and, accordingly, on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, and on our ability to convert and transfer funds abroad in order to comply with commercial or financial obligations.

The Argentine government has imposed, and may in the future impose further, restrictions on currency conversions and remittances abroad, which could affect the timing and amount of any dividends or other payment we receive from our Argentine subsidiary.

The Argentine government has imposed restrictions on currency conversions and remittances abroad. These controls have limited access to the foreign exchange market for Argentine residents, both companies and natural persons, including with respect to the payment of dividends in foreign currency abroad, as well as the payment of external financial debt and the payment of imports of goods and services, among others.

Under current Argentine law, and in spite of the new regulations issued by the current administration (Decree of Necessity and Urgency DNU-2023-70-APN-PTE, dated December 20, 2023, as well as other measures issued in the area of customs law and foreign trade), we continue to be restricted from accessing the official foreign exchange market to make dividend payments in U.S. dollar, euro or other foreign currencies to the Company from our Argentine subsidiaries without prior approval from the Argentine Central Bank. The current administration has indicated that it intends to provide more access to foreign currencies, but we cannot assure you that the implementation of these policies will be successful.

The significant restrictions on foreign exchange transactions imposed by the Argentine government have led to the existence of an informal foreign exchange market where foreign currencies quote at levels significantly higher than the official exchange rate. In the past, in some occasions, our Argentine subsidiary has only been able to purchase foreign currency at the informal exchange rate in order to remit dividends abroad. We cannot assure you that our Argentine subsidiary will not be required to access the informal foreign exchange market in order to purchase foreign currency in the future.

The Argentine government’s ability to obtain financing from international capital markets may be limited or costly, which may impair its ability to implement reforms and foster economic growth.

While Argentina had regained access to the international capital markets, actions by the Argentine government, or investor perceptions of the country’s creditworthiness, could curtail access in the future or could significantly increase borrowing costs, limiting the government’s ability to foster economic growth. Limited or costly access to international financing for the private sector could also affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The government may enact wage increases for private sector employees, which could increase our operating costs and affect our results of operations.

The Argentine government has previously enacted laws, rules, and decrees compelling private sector businesses to pay their workers more and offer them particular benefits. Because inflation is always high, labor unions frequently demand large wage increases. Furthermore, the Argentine government has instituted multiple policies aimed at reducing the adverse effects of inflation and exchange rate swings on wages. Employers in the public and private sectors are under constant pressure to raise wages due to the high rates of inflation.

Labor relations in Argentina are governed by specific legislation, such as Labor Law No. 20,744 and Law No. 14,250 on Collective Bargaining Agreements, which, among other things, specify how salary negotiations and other labor negotiations should be conducted. The new government of President Javier Milei, through the enactment of a Decree of Necessity and Urgency DNU-2023-70-APN-PTE, dated December 20, 2023, provided for a labor reform that, among other issues, included significant changes to the aforementioned laws. The aforementioned DNU-2023-70-APN-PTE, regarding labor reform and its effectiveness, is currently on hold due to a judicial order.

Government measures to preempt or respond to social unrest may adversely affect the Argentine economy and our business.

In recent decades, Argentina has experienced significant social and political turmoil, including civil unrest, riots, looting, nationwide protests, strikes and street demonstrations. Social and political tension and high levels of poverty and unemployment continue. Unions frequently stage nationwide strikes and protests, and riots and lootings of shops and supermarkets in cities around the country have taken place at times of social turmoil.

Future government policies to preempt, or in response to, social unrest may include forced renegotiation or modification of existing contracts, new taxation policies and changes in laws and policies favoring foreign trade and investment. Such policies could materially affect the Argentine economy, and thereby our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Price control policies of previous governments in Argentina, if reinstated in the future, may have a material and adverse effect on our results of operations in Argentina.

In the past the Argentine government has from time to time established price controls on consumer products. To the extent that the price of our products in Argentina is restricted by government imposed price controls the results of our Argentine operations may be materially affected.

We cannot assure that price controls in Argentina will not be reinstated in the future. Nor can we assure you the affect to which government imposed price control will affect the profitability of our Argentina operations.

Risks Relating to Paraguay

Our business operations in Paraguay are dependent on economic conditions in Paraguay.

Our operations in Paraguay represented 11.3% and 12.3% of our assets as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and 8.0% and 8.5% of our net sales for 2022 and 2023, respectively. Because demand for soft drinks and beverage products is generally related to the economic conditions prevailing in the local market which, in turn, depend on the macroeconomic and political conditions of the country, our financial situation and our results of operations could be adversely affected by changes in these factors over which we have no control.

Paraguay has a history of economic and political stability, exchange controls, frequent changes in regulatory policies, corruption and weak judicial security. Paraguayan GDP grew 4% in 2021, grew 0.1% in 2022 and grew 4.5% in 2023, according to the Paraguayan Central Bank. Paraguayan GDP is closely tied to the performance of Paraguay’s agricultural sector, which can be volatile.

The situation of the Paraguayan economy is also strongly influenced by the economic situation in Argentina and Brazil. A deterioration in the economic situation of these countries could adversely affect the Paraguayan economy and, in turn, our financial condition and operating results.

Inflation in Paraguay may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Although inflation in Paraguay has remained stable at around 4.7% over the last five years, we cannot assure that it will not increase significantly. An increase in inflation in Paraguay could decrease the purchasing power of our consumers in the country, which could adversely affect our volumes and impact our sales income.

The Paraguayan guaraní is subject to depreciation and volatility, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

The exchange rate of Paraguay is free and floating and the Paraguay Central Bank, actively participates in the exchange market in order to reduce volatility. Since a relevant portion of our total costs in Paraguay for raw material and supplies are denominated in U.S. dollars, a significant depreciation of the local currency could adversely affect our financial situation and results.

The Paraguayan guaraní appreciated 0.2% in 2021, depreciated by 7% in 2022 and in 2023 it appreciated by 0.8%, in each case compared to the closing exchange rate as of the end of the prior period of the U.S. dollar.

The local currency follows regional and global trends. When the U.S. dollar’s value increases, and raw materials lose value in Paraguay, this directly impacts Paraguay’s generation of foreign exchange which occurs mainly through the export of raw materials. A deterioration in the economic growth of Paraguay as result of a significant depreciation of the Paraguayan guaraní could have an effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Risk Factors Relating to the ADRs and Common Stock

Preemptive rights may be unavailable to ADR holders.

According to the Ley de Sociedades Anónimas No. 18,046 and the Reglamento de Sociedades Anónimas (collectively, the “Chilean Companies Law”), whenever we issue new shares for cash, we are required to grant preemptive rights to holders of our shares (including shares represented by ADRs), giving them the right to purchase a sufficient number of shares to maintain their existing ownership percentage. However, we may not be able to offer shares to United States holders of ADRs pursuant to preemptive rights granted to our shareholders in connection with any future issuance of shares unless a registration statement under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is effective with respect to such rights and shares, or an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is available.

Under the procedure established by the Central Bank of Chile, the foreign investment agreement of a Chilean company with an existing ADR program will become subject to an amendment (which will also be deemed to incorporate all laws and regulations applicable to international offerings in effect as of the date of the amendment) that will extend the benefits of such contract to new shares issued pursuant to a preemptive rights offering to existing ADR owners and to other persons residing and domiciled outside of Chile that exercise preemptive rights, upon request to the Central Bank of Chile. We intend to evaluate at the time of any rights offering the costs and potential liabilities associated with any such registration statement as well as the indirect benefits to us of enabling United States ADR holders to exercise preemptive rights and any other factors that we consider appropriate at the time, and then make a decision as to whether to file such registration statement.

We cannot assure you that any registration statement would be filed. To the extent ADR holders are unable to exercise such rights because a registration statement has not been filed, the depositary will attempt to sell such holders’ preemptive rights and distribute the net proceeds thereof if a secondary market for such rights exists and a premium can be recognized over the cost of any such sale. If such rights cannot be sold, they will expire, and ADR holders will not realize any value from the grant of such preemptive rights. In any such case, such holder’s equity interest in the Company would be diluted proportionately.

Shareholders’ rights are less well-defined in Chile than in other jurisdictions, including the United States.

Under the United States federal securities laws, as a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from certain rules that apply to domestic United States issuers with equity securities registered under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including the proxy solicitation rules, the rules requiring disclosure of share ownership by directors, officers and certain shareholders. We are also exempt from certain of the corporate governance requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the New York Stock Exchange, Inc., including the requirements concerning independent directors.

Our corporate affairs are governed by the laws of Chile and our estatutos or bylaws. Under such laws, our shareholders may have fewer or less well-defined rights than they might have as shareholders of a corporation incorporated in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Pursuant to Law No. 19,705, enacted in December 2000, the controlling shareholders of an open stock corporation can only sell their controlling shares through a tender offer to all shareholders in which the bidder would have to buy all of the offered shares up to the percentage determined by it, where the price paid is substantially higher than the market price (i.e., when the price paid was higher than the average market price for a period starting 90 days before the proposed transaction and ending 30 days before such proposed transaction, plus 10%).

The market for our shares may be volatile and illiquid.

The Chilean securities markets are substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than major securities markets in the United States. The Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago (the “Santiago Stock Exchange”), which is Chile’s principal securities exchange, had a market capitalization of approximately US$178,803 million as of December 31, 2023 and an average monthly trading volume of approximately US$2,546 million for the year. The lack of liquidity is owed, in part, to the relatively small size of the Chilean securities markets and may have a material adverse effect on the trading prices of our shares. Because the market for our ADRs depends, in part, on investors’ perception of the value of our underlying shares, this lack of liquidity for our shares in Chile may have a significant effect on the trading prices of our ADRs.

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ITEM 4.INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY

Overview

Our legal name is Embotelladora Andina S.A., and our commercial name is Coca-Cola Andina. We were incorporated and organized under Chilean law as a sociedad anónima on February 7, 1946. An abstract of our bylaws is registered in the Registro de Comercio del Conservador de Bienes Raíces de Santiago (Public Registry of Commerce of the Real Estate Commission Administrator of the City of Santiago) under No. 581 of the year 1946. Pursuant to our bylaws, our term of duration is indefinite.

Our common shares are listed and traded on the Santiago Stock Exchange and on the Bolsa Electrónica de Chile (the Chilean Electronic Stock Exchange). Our Series A and Series B ADRs representing our Series A and Series B shares, respectively, are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Our principal executive offices are located at Avenida Miraflores 9153, Floor 7, Renca, Santiago, Chile. Our telephone number is +562-2338-0520 and our website is www.koandina.com.

Our depositary agent for the ADRs in the United States is The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, located at 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10286. Our depositary agent’s telephone number is +1 888 269 2377 (toll free number for U.S. calls) and +1 201 680 6825 (for international calls). Our authorized representative in the United States is Puglisi & Associates, located at 850 Library Avenue, Suite 204, Newark, Delaware 19711-7144, United States, and its phone number is (302) 738-6680.

History

Chile

In 1941, The Coca-Cola Company licensed a private Chilean company to produce Coca-Cola soft drinks in Chile and production began in 1943. In 1946, the original licensee withdrew from the license arrangement and a group of U.S. and Chilean investors formed Andina, which became The Coca-Cola Company’s sole licensee in Chile.

Between 1946 and the early 1980s, Andina developed the Chilean market for Coca-Cola soft drinks with a system of production and distribution facilities covering the central and southern regions of Chile. In the early 1980s, Andina sold its Coca-Cola licenses for most areas outside the Santiago metropolitan region and concentrated on the development of its soft drink business in the Santiago metropolitan area. Although we are no longer the sole Coca-Cola bottler in Chile, we have been the principal manufacturer of Coca-Cola products in Chile for an uninterrupted period since 1946.

In 1998, we purchased a 49% stake in Vital S.A. from The Coca-Cola Company. Concurrently, The Coca-Cola Company purchased Vital S.A. mineral water springs located in Chanqueahue, 80 miles south of Santiago. As part of the transaction, the Vital bottler agreement was replaced with a Minute Maid International Inc. juice bottler agreement and a new mineral water bottling agreement with The Coca-Cola Company.

The production and packaging business of water, juices and non-carbonated beverages licensed by The Coca-Cola Company in Chile was restructured in 2005. Vital Aguas S.A. (“VASA”) was created in 2005 in order to develop the processing, production and packaging of mineral water and other waters by Agua Mineral de Chanqueahue Vital. Andina and Embonor S.A. continued the development of juices and non-carbonated beverages through their ownership stakes in Vital S.A., holding 66.5% and 33.5%, respectively. In January 2011, the juice production business was restructured to incorporate other Coca-Cola bottlers in Chile as shareholders of Vital S.A., which changed its name initially to Vital Jugos S.A. and then to VJ S.A. in 2019. Andina and Embonor hold 65% and 35% stakes in VJ S.A., respectively.

In 2001, we entered into a joint venture with Cristalerías de Chile to produce PET bottles. On January 27, 2012, Coca-Cola Embonor through its subsidiary, Embonor Empaques S.A., acquired Cristalerías de Chile’s stake equivalent to a 50% ownership interest in Envases CMF.

In 2012, in order to reinforce our leadership position among Coca-Cola bottlers in South America, the Company completed its merger with Embotelladoras Coca-Cola Polar S.A. (“Polar”). Polar was a Coca-Cola bottler with operations in Chile, where it serviced territories in the II, III, IV, XI and XII regions, as well as parts of Argentina, as described below, and all of Paraguay. The merger granted former shareholders of Polar a 19.68% ownership interest in the merged entity, however the Company controls its day to day operations. As a result of the transaction, we also acquired additional indirect ownership interests in Vital Jugos, Vital Aguas and ECSA.

In January 2016, the Company incorporated a closed joint-stock company called Coca-Cola Del Valle New Ventures S.A. (“Coca-Cola Del Valle”). Embotelladora Andina S.A. contributed 35% of the capital of Coca-Cola Del Valle, with Embonor S.A. and Coca-Cola de Chile S.A. contributing the remaining 15% and 50%, respectively. The main corporate purpose of Coca-Cola Del Valle is the development and production of juices, waters and non-carbonated beverages under brands owned by The Coca-Cola Company that Andina and Coca-Cola Embonor S.A. are authorized to commercialize and distribute in their respective franchise territories.

In August 2016, the Company signed an agreement with Monster Energy Company for the distribution of Monster Energy products in the Chilean territory covered by Andina, which we began distributing in September 2016.

In March 2017, The Coca-Cola Company, together with its bottlers in Latin America, announced the closing of the acquisition from Unilever of the AdeS vegetable protein-based beverage business. Andina began distributing AdeS products in Chile in July 2017.

In January 2018, the Company, Embonor S.A., Coca-Cola del Valle New Ventures S.A., and Coca-Cola de Chile S.A., as buyers, and Inversiones Siemel S.A. as seller, entered into a stock purchase agreement under which the parties agreed to transfer 100% ownership of the shares of Comercializadora Novaverde S.A. (“Novaverde”), a Chilean company dedicated to the production and distribution of juices, ice cream, and other food, mainly under the brand “Guallarauco”. The transaction did not include the acquisition of the avocado sales business line and the General Mills brand representation. In October 2018, the purchase of 100% of the shares of Novaverde was completed.

In May 2018, Diageo Chile Ltda., Embonor S.A. and Embotelladora Andina S.A. signed an agreement for the distribution in Chile of the brands belonging to Diageo, including Johnnie Walker, Baileys, Smirnoff, Guinness, Pampero, among others.

In October 2019, Cooperativa Agrícola Pisquera Elqui Ltda. (“Capel”), Embonor S.A. and Andina, signed an agreement for the distribution in Chile of products bearing the brands belonging to Capel, including Capel (brand), Alto del Carmen, Monte Fraile, Brujas de Salamanca, Artesanos del Cochiguaz, among others.

In August 2020, Cervecería Chile S.A. and Andina signed an agreement for the distribution in Chile of the brands belonging to AB InBev, including Corona, Becker, Báltica, Budweiser, Stella Artois, Cusqueña, among others.

In August 2021, Viña Santa Rita and Andina signed an agreement for the distribution in Chile of wine products under the brands belonging to Santa Rita, including Doña Paula, 120 Tres Medallas, Casa Real, Medalla Real, Carmen, Santa Rita, among others.

In August 2021, Andina together with Embonor Empaques S.A. incorporated a company named Re-Ciclar S.A. The main purpose of this company is to produce recycled resin for the Coca-Cola system and third parties.

Brazil

Andina Brazil, our Brazilian subsidiary, began production and distribution of Coca-Cola soft drinks in Rio de Janeiro in 1942. In 1994, we acquired 100% of the capital stock of Andina Brazil. In 2000, we purchased a Coca-Cola franchise licensee NVG through Andina Brazil for a territory in Brazil comprising the State of Espírito Santo and part of the States of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.

In 2004, Andina Brazil entered into a franchise swap agreement with the Brazilian subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, Recofarma Indústrias do Amazonas Ltda., for an exchange of franchising rights, goods and other assets of Andina Brazil in the territory of Governador Valadares in the State of Minas Gerais, and other franchise rights of The Coca-Cola Company in the territories of Nova Iguaçu in the state of Rio de Janeiro, which were previously owned by Companhia Mineira de Refrescos S.A.

In 2007, The Coca-Cola Company along with the Coca-Cola bottlers in Brazil created a joint venture, Mais Indústria de Alimentos, in order to enhance the non-carbonated business for the entire system in that country, and in 2008 The Coca-Cola system acquired a second company that produces non-carbonated beverages called Sucos del Valle do Brasil Ltda. These two companies merged in 2011 and SABB (Sistema de Alimentos y Bebidas do Brasil) was created.

In 2010, The Coca-Cola Company along with its bottlers, acquired in a joint venture the company Leão Junior S.A. (currently Leão Alimentos e Bebidas Ltda.) with a consolidated presence and market share in Andina Brazil’s region in the category of iced tea. Leão Alimentos e Bebidas Ltda. commercializes the Matte Leão brand, among others. Andina Brazil held a 10.26% ownership interest in Leão Alimentos e Bebidas Ltda.

In 2012, Andina Brazil acquired a 40% stake in Sorocaba Refrescos S.A., a Coca-Cola bottler located in the state of São Paulo.

In 2013, Andina Brazil, acquired 100% of the capital stock of Companhia de Bebidas Ipiranga (“Ipiranga”) in an all-cash transaction. Ipiranga is also a Coca-Cola bottler with operations in part of the States of São Paulo and part of the State of Minas Gerais. This acquisition was previously arranged between the parties through an agreement signed on July 10, 2013.

During 2013, there was a restructuring of the juice and mate herb (“yerba mate”) business, pursuant to which the companies in which Andina Brazil held an interest were merged. As a result of the restructuring, Andina Brazil ended up with a 9.57% ownership interest in Leão Alimentos y Bebidas Ltda., the legal successor of these companies. This percentage increased to 10.87% as a result of our acquisition of, and subsequent merger with, Companhia de Bebidas Ipiranga that held an ownership interest in Leão Alimentos y Bebidas Ltda.

In 2016, Andina Brazil, along with Coca-Cola Brazil and the other bottlers in Brazil joined in Trop Frutas do Brasil Ltda., in which Andina Brazil holds a 7.52% of ownership.

During 2016, Andina Brazil, along with Coca-Cola Brazil and the other bottlers in Brazil, acquired Laticinios Verde Campo Ltda. The purchase was made through Trop Frutas do Brasil Ltda. Andina Brazil acquired 7.52% of Laticinios Verde Campo Ltda.

In 2016, Andina Brazil signed an agreement with Monster Energy Company for the distribution of Monster Energy products in Andina Brazil’s territory. These products began being distributed in November 2016.

In 2016, Andina Brazil closed its production facility in Cariacica, state of Espírito Santo, leaving only two production facilities, in the States of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

In 2017, Andina Brazil bought, together with Coca-Cola Brazil and the other Coca-Cola bottlers in Brazil, the company UBI 3 Participações Ltda. The operation was carried out to make the distribution and marketing of AdeS products in Brazil viable. Andina Brazil acquired 8.50% of UBI 3 Participações Ltda. Andina Brazil began distributing AdeS products in June 2017.

In August 2017, Andina Brazil increased its ownership interest in Leão Alimentos e Bebidas Ltda. from 8.8% to 10.26%.

In March 2018, Andina Brazil started the production of soft drinks at the new Duque de Caxias plant in the state of Rio de Janeiro, and in January 2019, the production of mineral waters started in the same plant.

In October 2018, Trop Frutas do Brasil Ltda incorporated the company Laticínios Verde Campo Ltda., thereby acquiring ownership of the brand Laticínios Verde Campo.

In September 2021, the distribution agreement under which our subsidiary Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda commercialized and distributed Heineken and Amstel branded beers in Brazil was terminated. On the same date, our subsidiary Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda and Heineken agreed a new distribution agreement, pursuant to which Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda began to market and distribute Eisenbahn and Tiger branded beers, and continued to market and distribute beers from the Sol Premium, Kaiser and Bavaria branded beers, within its franchise territories in Brazil.

In September 2021, Andina Brazil acquired 50% of the Therezópolis beer brands from the company Greenday Natural Products Gestão de Ativos Ltda., for R$35 million.

In September 2021, the Coca-Cola Brazil System, including Andina Brazil, signed a Master Agreement and Distribution Agreement with Estrella de Galicia Importação e Comercialização de Bebidas e Alimentos Ltda, with a term of 12 years, for the distribution of branded beers Estrella Galicia throughout the Brazilian territory with exclusivity.

In April 2022, the Coca-Cola Brazil System, including Andina Brazil, signed a Master Agreement and Distribution Agreement with Campari, with an expiration date of December 31, 2026, for the exclusive distribution of Campari-branded beverages throughout the Brazilian territory.

In November 2022, Andina Brazil, signed a Copacking Agreement with Monster, with a term of 10 years.

On August 9, 2023, Andina Brazil signed a Distribution Agreement with Perfetti Van Melle with an expiration date of August 9, 2028, authorized by the Master Agreement signed by the Coca-Cola Brazil system in July 2022, for the distribution of Perfetti Van Melle-branded portfolio throughout the Brazilian territory.

Argentina

Production of Coca-Cola soft drinks in Argentina began in 1943 with operations in the province of Córdoba, Argentina, through Inti S.A.I.C., (“INTI”). In 1995, we, through an investment company incorporated in Argentina called Inversiones del Atlántico S.A., (“IASA”), acquired a 59% interest in Embotelladoras del Atlántico S.A. (“EDASA”, the parent company of Rosario Refrescos S.A. and Mendoza Refrescos S.A.). These entities were subsequently merged to create Rosario Mendoza Refrescos S.A., (“ROMESA”). In 1996, we acquired an additional 35.9% interest in EDASA, an additional 78.7% interest in INTI, a 100% interest in CIPET (a PET plastic bottle and packaging business located in Buenos Aires) and a 15.2% interest in Cican S.A. During 1997, the operations of ROMESA were merged with INTI. In 1999, EDASA was merged into IASA. In 2000, IASA was merged into INTI, forming Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A. (“EDASA”). In 2002, CIPET merged into EDASA. During 2007, EDASA’s ownership interest in Cican S.A. was sold to FEMSA.

In 2011, EDASA’s shareholders resolved to form Andina Empaques Argentina S.A., through a spin-off of all of EDASA’s Packaging Division, including all tangible and intangible assets related thereto. Subsequently, EDASA absorbed Coca-Cola Polar Argentina S.A.

Additionally, as a result of the Company’s merger with Polar which was completed in October 2012, the Company gained territory serviced by Polar in Argentina, consisting of territories in Santa Cruz, Neuquén, El Chubut, Tierra del Fuego, Río Negro, La Pampa and the western part of the province of Buenos Aires.

In March 2017, EDASA acquired 13.0% of the shares of the company Alimentos de Soja S.A.U., dedicated to the production of vegetable protein-based beverages marketed under the brand “AdeS.” The sale of Alimentos de Soja S.A.U. shares was carried out within the framework of a global transaction under the terms of which The Coca-Cola Company and certain Coca-Cola bottlers acquired the “AdeS” liquid soy-based food business from the Unilever Group in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia and Chile. EDASA began distributing AdeS products in July 2017. In 2018, EDASA acquired shares of Alimentos de Soja S.A.U. (currently Alimentos de Soja S.A.), increasing its ownership interest to 14.3%. As of the date of this annual report, EDASA’s interest in Alimentos de Soja S.A. is equivalent to 14.82%. The amount of shares transferred was sufficient to provide EDASA with a percentage of shares approximately proportional to its market share in the territory.

In December 2017, EDASA, together with Monster Energy Company, entered into an agreement in which Monster Energy Company named Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A. as distributor in the franchise territory of Andina Argentina of the products bearing the “Monster” brand for an initial period of 10 years. In February 2018, we began commercializing and distributing Monster products entering the category for energy drinks. Also, in April 2021 EDASA, together with Monster Energy Company, entered into an agreement whereby Monster Energy Company appointed Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A. as the manufacturer of products bearing the “Monster” brand for an initial term of 5 years.

In June 2022, Andina Argentina signed a distribution agreement with Grupo Peñaflor S.A. with an expiration date of June 2026, for the distribution of alcoholic beverages manufactured or imported by Grupo Peñaflor S.A. for the territory of the Provinces of Mendoza, San Juan and San Luis.

Paraguay

PARESA is the first authorized Coca-Cola Bottler Company in Paraguay, which started its operations in 1965. In 1967, Plant 1 was opened with a capacity of 400,000 annual unit cases. In 1980, the Barcequillo Plant - located on Km 3.5 Barcequillo of the Ñemby route, in the City of San Lorenzo- was opened, reaffirming and applying the concept of the highest end technology of bottling. Beginning in 2004, PARESA became property of the Grupo Polar from Chile, continuing its operations in the Paraguayan market. In 2012, PARESA became part of Grupo Coca-Cola Andina due to the merger of Embotelladoras Coca-Cola Polar S.A. into Embotelladora Andina S.A.

In March 2017, The Coca-Cola Company, together with its bottlers in Latin America, announced the closing of the acquisition from Unilever of the AdeS vegetable protein-based beverage business.

PARESA began distributing AdeS and Monster products in July 2017 and May 2019, respectively.

In February 2021, PARESA together with local partners incorporated a company named Circular-PET S.A. The main activity of this company is the manufacturing and commercialization of post-consumer recycled PET resins, coming from the transformation of PET flakes.

In October 2022 PARESA and Cervepar S.A. signed a Logistics and Sales Master Agreement valid for a period of 5 years, and in this context, from September 2023 PARESA began to distribute alcoholic beverages, mainly beers, in the departments of Caazapá and Concepción.

Capital Expenditures

The following table sets forth our capital expenditures by country for the 2021-2023 period:

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Our total capital expenditures were, Ch$141,952 million in 2021, Ch$173,675 million in 2022 and Ch$222,620 million in 2023. The increase in 2023 was mainly due to new projects.

In 2023, capital expenditures were principally related to the following:

Argentina

Brazil

Chile

Paraguay

We have budgeted approximately US$250 million for our capital expenditures in 2024, which is expected to be mainly destined to:

For 2024, we estimate that internally generated funds will finance a large part of our budgeted capital expenditure. Our capital expenditure plan for 2024 may change based on market conditions and how the economy evolves in the countries where we operate.

We are the third largest bottler of Coca-Cola trademark beverages in Latin America in terms of sales volume. We are the largest bottler of Coca-Cola trademark beverages in Chile and Argentina and the third largest in Brazil, in each case in terms of sales volume. We are also the only bottler of Coca-Cola trademark beverages in Paraguay.

In 2023, we had consolidated net sales of Ch$2,618,437 million and total sales volume of 882.6 million unit cases of beverages.

In addition to our soft drinks business, which accounted for 62.2% of our consolidated net sales during 2023, we also:

Our Territories

The following map shows our territories, estimates of the population to which we offer products, the number of retailers of our beverages and the per capita consumption of our beverages as of December 31, 2023.

Per capita consumption data for a territory is determined by dividing total beverage sales volume, excluding the sales to other Coca-Cola bottlers within the territory by the estimated population within such territory, and is expressed on the basis of the number of eight-ounce servings of our products. One of the factors we use to evaluate the development of local volume sales in our territories and to determine product potential is the per capita consumption of our beverages.

Our Product Overview

We produce, market and distribute the following Coca-Cola trademark beverages and brands licensed from third parties throughout our franchise territories.

We produce, market and distribute Coca-Cola products in our franchise territories through standard bottler agreements between our bottler subsidiaries and the local subsidiary in each jurisdiction of The Coca-Cola Company. We consider our relationship with The Coca-Cola Company to be an integral part of our business strategy.

The following table sets forth the brands of the non-alcoholic beverages that we distribute by country as of December 31, 2023:

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In addition to non-alcoholic beverages portfolio, we sell and distribute beer, spirits and wine in Chile, produce, sell and distribute alcoholic ready to drink in Brazil, sell and distribute beer and other alcoholic beverages in Brazil and sell and distribute confectionery in Brazil; produce, sell and distribute pre-mixed cocktails in Argentina and sell and distribute beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages in Argentina; sell and distribute beer and other alcoholic beverages in Paraguay.

In Argentina we distribute beer of the brand Antares; Wines and sparkling wines of the brands Alaris, Alma Mora, Colección Privada, Dadá, Dolores, Don David, El Bautismo, Elementos, Fair for Life, Finca Las Moras, Fond de Cave, Los Árboles, Los Intocables, Navarro Correas, Paz, San Telmo, Suter, Termidor, Trapiche, Blend de Extremos, El Esteco, El Que Ríe Último Ríe Mejor, Finca Notables, Iscay Syrah, La Mascota, Medalla, Origen, Unánime ; Liquors of the brands Baileys, Gin Tanqueray, Vodka Smirnoff, Whisky J&B, Whisky Johnnie Walker, Whisky Old Parr, Whisky Vat-69, Whisky White Horse, Legui, and other alcoholic beverages of the brands Schweppes, Frizze and Smirnoff ICE.

In Brazil we distribute beers of the brands Bavaria, Heineken, Kaiser, Sol, Therezópolis, Estrella Galicia, Eisenbahn, Tiger; Liquors of the brands Aperol, Bulldog, Campari, Cinzano, Cynar, Dreher, Drury'S, Old Eight, Sagatiba, Skyy, Bickens, Espolon, Frangelico, Wild Turkey; Wines and sparkling wines of the brand Liebfraulmilch, and other alcoholic beverages of the brands Schweppes, Jack Daniels & Coca-Cola, Lemon-Dou.

In Chile we distribute beers of the brands Budweiser, Corona/Coronita/Corona Light, Imperial, Stella Artois, Becker, Becks, Cusqueña, Báltica, Kilómetro 24.7, Quilmes, Bud light, Michelob Ultra, Modelo, Pilsen del Sur, Malta del Sur, Leffe, Goose Island, Hoegaarden, Baltica; we also distribute Baileys, Bourbon Bulleit, Gin Tanqueray, Ron Cacique, Ron Pampero, Ron Zacapa, Sheridan's, Tequila Don Julio, Vodka Ciroc, Vodka Smirnoff, Whisky Bell's, Whisky Buchanan's, Whisky J&B, Whisky Johnnie Walker, Whisky Old Parr, Whisky Sandy Mac, Whisky Singleton, Whisky Vat-69, Whisky White Horse, Pisco Monte Fraile, Pisco Hacienda La Torre, Pisco Alto del Carmen/Alto del Carmen Ice, Pisco Capel/Capel Ice, Pisco Brujas de Salamanca, Pisco Artesanos del Cochiguaz, Ron Maddero, Gin Gordon, Lepac, Estrella del Elqui. Additionally, we distribute Wines and sparkling wines of the brands Prologo Late Harvest, Vino Grosso, Espumante Francisco de Aguirre, Espumante Sensus, Espumante Myla, 120, Amaranta/Amaranta Spritz, Bodega Uno, Cabernario, Carmen, Casa Real, Cavanza, Doña Paula, Floresta, Hermanos Carrera, Heroes, Invictas, Los Cardos, Medalla Real, Rita, Sangria Guay, Santa Rita, Stellar-Ice, Terra Andina, Pkdor, Bougainville, Cigar Box, Pewen, Secret Reserve, Triple C, and other alcoholic beverages of the brands Sour Inca de Oro, Jack Daniels & Coca-Cola.

In Paraguay we distribute beers of the brands Budweiser, Corona/Coronita/Corona Light, Brahma, Ouro Fino, Patagonia Amber, Pilsen, SKOL. We also distribute other alcoholic products of the brand Mikes.

All the alcoholic products we commercialize are purchased from our commercial partners, except for some pre-mixed cocktails produced in Argentina and Brazil.

We seek to enhance our business throughout the franchise territories by developing existing markets, penetrating other soft drink, waters and juices markets, and also alcoholic beverages markets, forming strategic alliances with retailers to increase consumer demand for our products, increasing productivity, and by further internationalizing our operations.

Reporting Segments

The following discussion analyzes our product sales and customers by reporting segments.

Chile

In Chile, we produce, market and distribute our beverages under The Coca-Cola Company trademarks in the metropolitan region of Santiago and the provinces of Cachapoal and San Antonio, as well as the regions of Antofagasta, Atacama, Coquimbo, Aysén and Magallanes.

During 2023, Chile accounted for 35.1% and 45.5% of our volume and consolidated net sales, respectively.