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COCA-COLA İÇECEK A.Ş. Earnings Release 2017

Feb 27, 2018

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Istanbul, 27 February 2018

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ACCELERATING PERFORMANCE THROUGH QUALITY GROWTH & EFFICIENCY

FY17 Highlights

  • Net sales revenue (‘NSR’) up by 20.9%

  • FX-neutral NSR up by 9.8%

  • EBIT margin up by 117 bps to 10.3%

  • EBITDA margin up by 68 bps to 16.2%

  • TL 238 m net income vs. TL 28 m loss in 2016

Burak Basarir, CEO of Coca-Cola Icecek, commented: “We are pleased with our growth in 2017, with all of our regions contributing to the top-line acceleration. Through high-quality growth and efficiency measures, we registered the highest net revenue, EBIT and EBITDA growth of the past five years and delivered on our 2017 guidance. Robust profitability reconfirmed the strength of our business model and resulted in record high free cash flow. Today we also announced a TL 200 million dividend proposal* for 2017, reflecting our commitment to return value to our shareholders.

  • Record high FCF of TL 729 m

In Turkey, volume grew by 3.3%, the highest increase in five years. Quality volume growth saw the Sparkling category turning positive after five years and a more significant share of immediate consumption (IC) volumes. Net revenue per case grew 8.1% in 2017, on the back of strong price-mix stemming from successful revenue growth initiatives.

  • Record high dividend of TL 200 m

4Q17 Highlights

  • Net sales revenue up by 20.5%

  • FX-neutral NSR up by 13.1%

Pakistan operations were able to build on the previous year’s high base, and we are pleased to report a significant improvement in operating profitability through price increases and efficiency measures. In Iraq, volume growth turned positive in 2017, supported by strong Sparkling performance and improved market execution. Central Asia regained its growth momentum as Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, our largest markets in the region, both posted strong double-digit volume growth, driven by a recovering macroeconomic backdrop. Despite the challenging operating environment in Turkmenistan, Central Asia’s overall performance was solid, with volume growth in all categories and improving operating profitability.

  • EBIT margin up by 427 bps to 2.6%

  • EBITDA margin up by 325 bps to 10.3%

  • Net loss down by 58.8%

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In 2017, we further strengthened our readiness for future growth opportunities with a very successful Eurobond issuance resulting in both a longer maturity and lower financing cost. In addition, we successfully completed a hedging transaction for USD 150 million through participating cross-currency swaps, in early 2018. With our disciplined financial approach, strong market positions and proven management team, we are on track to grow our business profitably and deliver our strategic objectives set out for 2025.”

*2013 growth based on 2012 proforma figures as announced in FY13 Earnings Release

**FY17 dividend is subject to the approval of the General Assembly of Shareholders

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Key P&L Numbers and Margins and Margins
Consolidated (million TL) 2016 2017 Change % 4Q16 4Q17 Change %
Volume (million uc) 1,189 1,237 4.1% 224 227 1.4%
Net Sales 7,050 8,521 20.9% 1,375 1,656 20.5%
Gross Profit 2,392 2,901 21.3% 413 546 32.2%
EBIT 641 874 36.4% (23) 43 n.m.
EBIT (Exc. other) 629 859 36.6% (37) 36 n.m.
EBITDA 1,093 1,379 26.2% 96 170 76.4%
EBITDA (Exc. other) 1,068 1,370 28.3% 78 166 113.2%
Profit / (Loss) Before Tax 71 421 495.0% (402) (161) (59.9%)
Net Income/(Loss) (28) 238 n.m. (360) (149) (58.8%)
Gross Profit Margin 33.9% 34.0% 30.1% 33.0%
EBIT Margin 9.1% 10.3% (1.7%) 2.6%
EBIT Margin (Exc. other) 8.9% 10.1% (2.7%) 2.2%
EBITDA Margin 15.5% 16.2% 7.0% 10.3%
EBITDA Margin (Exc. other) 15.1% 16.1% 5.7% 10.0%
Net Income / (Loss) Margin (0.4%) 2.8% (26.2%) (9.0%)
Turkey (million TL) 2016 2017 Change % 4Q16 4Q17 Change %
Volume (million uc) 601 621 3.3% 118 120 1.9%
Net Sales 3,601 4,022 11.7% 672 803 19.4%
Gross Profit 1,346 1,544 14.7% 224 290 29.2%
EBIT 360 538 49.6% (34) 46 n.m.
EBIT (Exc. other) 261 325 24.6% (45) (25) (44.6%)
EBITDA 515 708 37.3% 8 90 976.9%
EBITDA (Exc. other) 415 494 19.0% (6) 18 n.m.
Net Income/(Loss) (61) 293 n.m. (309) (79) (74.5%)
Gross Profit Margin 37.4% 38.4% 33.4% 36.1%
EBIT Margin 10.0% 13.4% (5.0%) 5.7%
EBIT Margin (Exc. other) 7.3% 8.1% (6.7%) (3.1%)
EBITDA Margin 14.3% 17.6% 1.2% 11.3%
EBITDA Margin (Exc. other) 11.5% 12.3% (0.8%) 2.2%
Net Income / (Loss) Margin (1.7%) 7.3% (45.9%) (9.8%)
International (million TL) 2016 2017 Change % 4Q16 4Q17 Change %
Volume (million uc) 588 617 4.9% 106 107 0.8%
Net Sales 3,450 4,500 30.4% 703 854 21.4%
Gross Profit 1,047 1,357 29.6% 189 256 35.3%
EBIT 346 513 48.5% 10 60 489.4%
EBIT (Exc. other) 335 493 47.3% 2 53 n.m.
EBITDA 648 851 31.4% 92 145 58.3%
EBITDA (Exc. other) 621 836 34.7% 77 140 81.0%
Net Income/(Loss) 99 139 40.5% (56) (2) (96.9%)
Gross Profit Margin 30.3% 30.2% 26.9% 30.0%
EBIT Margin 10.0% 11.4% 1.5% 7.1%
EBIT Margin (Exc. other) 9.7% 11.0% 0.2% 6.2%
EBITDA Margin 18.8% 18.9% 13.0% 17.0%
EBITDA Margin (Exc. other) 18.0% 18.6% 11.0% 16.4%
Net Income / (Loss) Margin 2.9% 3.1% (7.9%) (0.2%)

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Operational Overview

Sales Volume

Consolidated:

In FY17 , consolidated sales volume increased by 4.1%, in line with our guidance. This was driven by solid performance of Sparkling (up 3.3%), Stills (up 8.5%) and non-ready-to-drink ("NRTD") Tea (up 20.9%), while Water volume declined by 3.2%. The share of Turkey operations within total sales volume was 50% in FY17 compared to 51% in FY16.

In 4Q17 , consolidated sales volume rose by 1.4%, driven by 3.0% Sparkling and 16.8% Stills growth, along with 4.0% lower Water and 7.7% lower NRTD tea volume.

Growth
Breakdown
Growth
Breakdown
Growth
Breakdown
4Q16
4Q17
2016
2017
2016
2017
Sparkling
2.8%
3.0%
Stills (excluding water)
(0.4%)
16.8%
Water
0.4%
(4.0%)
Tea (NRTD)
28.8%
(7.7%)
Total
5.0%
1.4%
3.7%
3.3%
(3.7%)
8.5%
3.8%
(3.2%)
3.6%
20.9%
3.2%
4.1%
71%
71%
6%
6%
15%
14%
8%
9%
100%
100%

Turkey:

In FY17 , Turkey operations delivered volume growth of 3.3%, registering the highest growth of the past 5 years. This was mainly driven by Sparkling (up 1.7%), Stills (up 4.1%) and NRTD tea (up 20.7%). Water contracted by 6.8% in FY17, in line with our strategy to improve category profitability. Our initiatives to drive revenue through quality volume growth resulted in positive Sparkling growth for the first time in 5 years. The share of immediate consumption ("IC") packages in the Sparkling category increased to 22% from 20% in FY16, with the number of transactions growing by 9%, outpacing volume growth. Throughout 2017, the launch of the One Brand Strategy, the transition to 330 ml sleek cans and the launch of Fanta Frontier stood out as successful innovations.

In 4Q17 , volume growth in Turkey was 1.9%. The Sparkling category registered 5.7% growth with an accelerated growth of 23.5% in IC packages. The share of IC packages in the Sparkling category increased by 3.7% points year-on-year to 25.7%. The Stills category posted 13.2% growth in the quarter, mainly driven by double-digit growth both in Juice and Ice Tea. Meanwhile, Water contracted by 0.7% with packaging mix evolving in favor of IC packages. NRTD Tea declined by 7.9%, mainly due to the high base of 4Q16.

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Operational Overview

International:

In FY17 , our international operations delivered 4.9% volume growth, primarily driven by growth in Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Azerbaijan and Iraq.

  • In Pakistan, volume rose by 3.5%. This was mainly due to our focus on profitable volume growth and price increases in early 2017 for the first time in 3 years, which slowed down overall volume growth. Brand Coca-Cola outperformed the Sparkling category via improved market execution and successful consumer activities such as Coke Studio.

  • Across the Middle East, volume grew by 5.5%, with Iraq posting 5.5% growth, mainly driven by Sparkling. Jordan recorded 5.0% growth for the year.

  • Central Asia registered 7.0% growth, mainly due to strong performance in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. Kazakhstan posted 17.5% volume growth, representing a record high volume in the aftermath of the economic slowdown. Strong market execution, successful consumer activities and higher oil prices supporting the economy led to double-digit growth in all categories in Kazakhstan. Azerbaijan, our second largest market in the region, posted 27.2% volume growth, mainly driven by strong growth in the Sparkling category. Turkmenistan registered 45.8% volume contraction due to a worsened macroeconomic backdrop which resulted in limitations on currency convertibility, causing interruptions to our operations.

In 4Q17 , international operations delivered 0.8% volume growth.

  • In Pakistan, volume decreased by 3.7% in 4Q17, cycling 13.1% growth in 4Q16, mainly due to the slowdown impact of price increases, coupled with unfavorable weather conditions and macro uncertainties impacting consumer sentiment.

  • Across the Middle East, volume grew by 3.7%. Iraq posted 4.9% growth driven by the Sparkling category. Jordan recorded a 2.6% contraction, reflecting the weak macroeconomic environment and slowdown in overall consumer spending.

  • Central Asia registered 5.3% volume growth with all markets, except for Turkmenistan, posting doubledigit volume growth. During the quarter, Kazakhstan posted 13.4% volume growth, cycling 14.3% growth in 4Q16 and Azerbaijan posted 34.7% volume growth.

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Financial Overview

In FY17,

  • Net sales revenue ("NSR") increased by 20.9%, mainly driven by double-digit revenue growth in Turkey operations and positive FX conversion impact of International operations. On an FX-neutral[(1)] basis, consolidated NSR was up by 9.8%, on the back of increasing volume, strong pricing and positive sales mix.

In Turkey, NSR was up by 11.7%, mainly driven by pricing, successful promotion management and improving packaging mix. NSR per unit case maintained its momentum throughout the year, recording 8.1% growth as our revenue growth initiatives continued to deliver solid results.

In our International operations, NSR increased by 30.4% or 7.8% on an FX-neutral basis. Strong volume growth in Central Asia and NSR per unit case growth in Pakistan were the main drivers of topline in 2017, while NSR per unit case was up by 2.8%, on an FX-neutral basis.

Net Sales Revenue(TL m) NSRper UC(TL) NSRper UC(TL)
2017 YoY Change 2017 YoY Change
Turkey 4,022 11.7% 6.48 8.1%
International 4,500 30.4% 7.30 24.4%
International (FX Neutral) 3,718 7.8% 6.03 2.8%
Consolidated 8,521 20.9% 6.89 16.1%
Consolidated(FX Neutral) 7,739 9.8% 6.25 5.5%

(1) FX-Neutral: Using constant FX rates when converting country P&L’s to TL.

  • Gross margin improved by 11 bps to 34.0% with raw material costs as a percentage of revenue remaining almost flat on a consolidated basis.

In Turkey, stronger NSR per unit case more than offset higher packaging costs and paved the way for margin expansion. Turkey’s gross margin improved by 101 bps to 38.4% in 2017.

In our International operations, gross margin remained almost flat at 30.2% as margin expansion in Pakistan and Kazakhstan compensated for lower margins in Turkmenistan and Iraq.

  • EBIT margin improved by 117 bps to 10.3%, primarily driven by Turkey operations. This was due to 11 bps decrease in cost of sales, 32 bps decrease in G&A expenses and 73 bps decrease in SD&M expenses as a percentage of revenue. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue declined both in Turkey and in international operations.

  • EBITDA margin expanded by 68 bps to 16.2% in 2017, reflecting better operating profitability in Turkey and lower OpEx/Sales.

  • Net financial expense decreased by 10.3% mainly due to lower net interest expense and FX loss.

  • Non-controlling interest (minority interest) decreased by 13.6% in 2017, mostly attributable to the Pakistan impact. Our effective tax rate was 33% in 2017 compared to 68% in 2016. The effective tax rate may vary quarterly, depending on the different tax rates, the mix of taxable profits by country, nondeductible expenses, tax incentives and other one-off items.

  • Net income was TL 238 m in 2017 vs. TL28 m loss* in 2016 mainly due to higher operating profit and lower net financial expense.

  • The number also includes impairment of South Iraq goodwill of TL 54 mn, reflected on financial tables as of 31 December 2016.

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Financial Overview

In 4Q17,

  • Net sales revenue (NSR) increased by 20.5% in 4Q17 while it was up by 13.1% on an FX-neutral[(1)] basis.

In Turkey, NSR was up by 19.4%, mainly driven by pricing and improving packaging mix. NSR per unit case accelerated to 17.2% in the last quarter of the year, reflecting higher share of IC packages, favorable sales mix and continued focus on more profitable packages.

In our International operations, NSR increased by 21.4%, or 7.1% on an FX-neutral basis. NSR per unit case increased by 20.5%, or 6.3% on an FX-neutral basis, which was mainly supported by higher NSR per case in Pakistan.

Net Sales Revenue(TL m) NSRper UC(TL) NSRper UC(TL)
4Q17 YoY Change 4Q17 YoY Change
Turkey 803 19.4% 6.67 17.2%
International 854 21.4% 8.00 20.5%
International (FX Neutral) 753 7.1% 7.06 6.3%
Consolidated 1,656 20.5% 7.29 18.8%
Consolidated(FX Neutral) 1,556 13.1% 6.85 11.6%

(1) FX-Neutral: Using constant FX rates when converting country P&L’s back to TL.

  • Gross margin expanded by 292 bps to 33.0% in 4Q17, with both Turkey and International operations delivering margin expansion. In Turkey, growth in cost per unit case lagged behind growth in NSR per case, leading to 274 bps expansion in gross margin. International gross margin improved by 307 bps as higher NSR per case compensated for higher costs in sugar and packaging materials.

  • EBIT margin turned positive in 4Q17 with significant margin expansion both in Turkey and International operations.

  • EBITDA margin improved by 325 bps to 10.3% in 4Q17, reflecting solid operating profitability, both in Turkey and International operations.

  • Net financial expense decreased by 35.7% in 4Q17 on the back of lower net interest expense and FX losses.

  • Net loss decreased by 58.8% in 4Q17, due to higher operating profitability and lower net financial expenses.

Financial Income / (Expense) Breakdown

Financial Income / (Expense) Breakdown
Financial Income /(Expense) (TL m) 2016
2017
4Q16
4Q17
Interest income
Interest expense (-)
Other financial FX gain / (loss)
Realized FX gain / (loss) - Borrowings
Unrealized FX gain / (loss) - Borrowings
Financial Income /(Expense) Net
41
94
(162)
(208)
145
211
(32)
(14)
(482)
(522)
(490)
(439)
15
50
(46)
(73)
137
160
(24)
0
(395)
(338)
(313)
(202)

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Financial Overview

  • Free cash flow increased to TL 729m in 2017, up by 13.7% compared to 2016, mostly attributable to higher cash from operating activities and lower capital expenditure.

  • CapEx / Net Sales was 5.9% in 2017 compared to 7.3% in 2016. Within the total capital expenditure of TL 499m, 46% was related to Turkey while 54% was related to International operations.

  • Consolidated debt increased by 48.1% to USD 1,587 mn as of 2017 end, compared to year-end 2016. The increase was due to the Eurobond issuance of USD 500 m in September 2017, to refinance the existing Eurobond with upcoming maturity in 2018. Consolidated cash was USD 1,032 m, USD 612 m higher than year-end 2016, also reflecting the recent Eurobond proceeds held in cash, bringing net debt to USD 555 m as of 2017. Net Debt/EBITDA* ratio improved to 1.52x in 2017 from 2.10x in 2016.

Financial Leverage Ratios 2016 2017 2017*
Net Debt / EBITDA 2.10 1.52 1.52
Debt Ratio (Total Fin. Debt / Total Assets) 36% 45% 36%
Fin. Debt-to-EquityRatio 75% 110% 75%

(*) Excluding the refinanced USD 500 m Eurobond

  • As of 31 December 2017, excluding the refinanced Eurobond, 75% of our consolidated financial debt was in USD, 23% in EUR and the remaining 2% in TL, Pakistani Rupee and Kazakh Tenge.

  • The average duration of the consolidated debt portfolio was 3.3 years (4.4 years excluding 2018 USD 500 m Eurobond) and the maturity profile was as follows:

Maturity Date 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
% of total debt 47% 2% 7% 1% 1% 9% 33%

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Accounting Principles

The consolidated financial statements and disclosures have been prepared in accordance with the communiqué numbered II-14,1 “Communiqué on the Principles of Financial Reporting In Capital Markets. In accordance with article 5 of the CMB Accounting Standards, companies should apply Turkish Accounting Standards / Turkish Financial Reporting Standards (“TAS” / “TFRS”) and interpretations regarding these standards as adopted by the Public Oversight Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority (“POA”).

As of December 31, 2017, the list of CCI’s subsidiaries and joint ventures are as follows:

Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures Country Consolidation
Method
Coca-Cola Satış ve Dağıtım A.Ş. Turkey Full Consolidation
Mahmudiye Kaynak Suyu Limited Şirketi Turkey Full Consolidation
J.V. Coca-Cola Almaty Bottlers LLP Kazakhstan Full Consolidation
Azerbaijan Coca-Cola Bottlers LLC Azerbaijan Full Consolidation
Coca-Cola Bishkek Bottlers Closed J. S. Co. Kyrgyzstan Full Consolidation
CCI International Holland B.V. Holland Full Consolidation
Tonus Turkish-Kazakh Joint Venture LLP Kazakhstan Full Consolidation
The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Jordan Ltd. Jordan Full Consolidation
Turkmenistan Coca-Cola Bottlers Turkmenistan Full Consolidation
(CC) Company for Beverage Industry/Ltd. Iraq Full Consolidation
Waha Beverages B.V. Holland Full Consolidation
Coca-Cola Beverages Tajikistan LLC Tajikistan Full Consolidation
Al Waha for Soft Drinks, Juices, Min.Water, Plastics and Plastic Caps Prod. Iraq Full Consolidation
Coca-Cola Beverages Pakistan Ltd. Pakistan Full Consolidation
Syrian Soft Drink Sales and Distribution LLC Syria Equity Method

EBITDA Reconciliation

The Company’s “Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA)” definition and calculation is defined as; “Profit / (loss) from operations” plus relevant non-cash expenses including depreciation and amortization, provision for employee benefits like retirement and vacation pay (provision for management bonus not included) and other non-cash expenses like negative goodwill and value increase due to change in scope of consolidation.

As December 31, 2017 and 2016, reconciliation of EBITDA to profit / (loss) from operations is explained in the following table:

EBITDA(TLm) 2016 2017
Profit / (loss) from operations 641 874
Depreciation and amortization 424 497
Provision for employee benefits 15 13
Foreign exchange gain / (loss) under other operating income / (expense) 13 (6)
EBITDA 1.093 1.379

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Functional and Presentation Currency

The majority of the consolidated foreign subsidiaries and joint venture are regarded as foreign operations since they are financially, economically and organizationally autonomous. In accordance with “IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates”, there has been a change in the functional currency of the foreign subsidiaries and joint venture from US Dollars ("USD") to the foreign subsidiaries' and joint ventures' local currencies effective from January 1, 2017. This was done considering the multinational structure of foreign operations and realization of most of their operations, by assessing the currency of the primary economic environment of foreign operations, the currency that influences sales prices for goods and services, the currency in which receipts from operating activities are usually retained and the currency that mainly influences costs and other expenses for providing goods and services. The group has applied the change in functional currency prospectively, in accordance with the requirements of IFRS and the relevant Accounting Standards. All assets and liabilities are converted into the new functional currency using the exchange rate at the date of the change. The resulting translated amounts for non-monetary items are treated as their historical cost.

Functional and presentation currency of the Company is Turkish Lira (TL).

Functional Currencies of the Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures

December 31, 2016 December 31, 2017 December 31, 2017
Local Currency Functional Currency Local Currency Functional Currency
CCSD Turkish Lira Turkish Lira Turkish Lira Turkish Lira
Mahmudiye Turkish Lira Turkish Lira Turkish Lira Turkish Lira
Almaty CC Kazakh Tenge U.S. Dollars Kazakh Tenge Kazakh Tenge
Tonus Kazakh Tenge U.S. Dollars Kazakh Tenge Kazakh Tenge
Azerbaijan CC Manat U.S. Dollars Manat Manat
Turkmenistan CC Turkmen Manat U.S. Dollars Turkmen Manat Turkmen Manat
Bishkek CC Som U.S. Dollars Som Som
TCCBCJ Jordanian Dinar U.S. Dollars Jordanian Dinar Jordanian Dinar
CCBIL Iraq Dinar U.S. Dollars Iraq Dinar Iraq Dinar
SSDSD Syrian Pound U.S. Dollars Syrian Pound Syrian Pound
CCBPL Pakistan Rupee Pakistan Rupee Pakistan Rupee Pakistan Rupee
CCI Holland Euro U.S. Dollars Euro U.S. Dollars
Waha B.V. Euro U.S. Dollars Euro U.S. Dollars
Al Waha Iraq Dinar U.S. Dollars Iraq Dinar Iraq Dinar
Tajikistan CC Somoni U.S. Dollars Somoni Somoni

Foreign Currency Translations

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are recorded in the consolidated income statement of the relevant period, as foreign currency loss or gain. Foreign currency translation rates announced by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey used by the Group’s subsidiaries in Turkey. USD amounts presented in the balance sheet are translated into TL with the official TL exchange rate for purchases of USD on December 31, 2017, USD 1,00 (full) = TL 3,7719 (December 31, 2016; USD 1,00 (full) = TL 3,5192). Furthermore, USD amounts in the income statement have been translated into TL, at the average TL exchange rate for purchases of USD for the period is USD 1,00 (full) = TL 3,6445 (December 31, 2016; USD 1,00 (full) = TL 3,0181)

Exchange Rates 2016 2017
Average USD/TL 3.0181 3.6445
End of Period USD/TL 3.5192 3.7719

The assets and liabilities of subsidiaries and joint ventures operating in foreign countries are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date and the income statements of foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures are translated at average exchange rates. Differences that occur by the usage of closing and average exchange rates are followed under currency translation differences classified under equity.

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2018 Guidance

Volume growth:

  • 2%-4% in Turkey

  • 8%-10% in international operations

  • 4%-6% on a consolidated basis

Net revenue growth:

  • 8%-10% in Turkey

  • 12%-14% in international operations (FX-neutral)

  • 10%-12% on a consolidated basis (FX-neutral)

EBITDA Margin:

  • Flat in Turkey

  • Slight improvement in international operations

  • Slight improvement on a consolidated basis

  • Capex/Sales: 7%-8% (on a comparable basis)

  • Net debt/ EBITDA: Lower than 1.5x (on an FX-neutral and organic basis)

The business outlook of the Company is subject to the risks which are stated in the annual report and financial reports.

Note:

Beginning in 2018, our half-year volume announcement will be included with the earnings release, as the period between the volume announcement and the earnings release has been tightened.

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CCI Consolidated Income Statement

Audited

1 January - 31 December 1 January - 31 December 1 January - 31 December 1 October - 31 December October - 31 December
(TL m) 2016 2017 Change (%) 2016 2017 Change (%)
Sales Volume (UC millions) 1,189 1,237 4.1% 224 227 1.4%
Revenue 7,050 8,521 20.9% 1,375 1,656 20.5%
Cost of Sales (4,658) (5,620) 20.7% (962) (1,110) 15.4%
Gross Profit from Operations 2,392 2,901 21.3% 413 546 32.2%
Distribution, Selling and Marketing Expenses (1,419) (1,653) 16.5% (351) (398) 13.3%
General and Administrative Expenses (344) (389) 13.0% (99) (112) 12.8%
Other Operating Income 132 138 4.1% 64 30 (52.9%)
Other Operating Expense (120) (123) 2.0% (50) (23) (53.1%)
Profit / (Loss) from Operations 641 874 36.4% (23) 43 n.m.
Gain / (Loss) From Investing Activities (79) (13) (83.0%) (65) (2) (96.3%)
Gain / (Loss) from Associates (1) (0) (64.2%) (1) (0) (64.7%)
Profit / (Loss) Before Financial Income / (Expense) 561 860 53.4% (89) 40 n.m.
Financial Income 312 508 62.9% 183 283 54.4%
Financial Expenses (802) (947) 18.2% (497) (484) (2.4%)
Profit / (Loss) Before Tax 71 421 495.0% (402) (161) (59.9%)
Deferred Tax Income / (Expense) 3 (48) n.m. (2) (21) 1224.2%
Current Period Tax Expense (51) (91) 77.6% 37 13 (65.4%)
Net Income / (Loss) Before Minority 22 281 n.m. (367) (169) (53.8%)
Minority Interest (51) (44) (13.6%) 6 21 222.2%
Net Income / (Loss) After Minority (28) 238 n.m. (360) (149) (58.8%)
EBITDA 1,093 1,379 26.2% 96 170 76.4%

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Turkey Income Statement

Audited

1 January - 31 December 1 January - 31 December 1 October - 31 December 1 October - 31 December
(TL m) 2016 2017 Change (%) 2016 2017 Change (%)
Sales Volume (UC millions) 601 621 3.3% 118 120 1.9%
Revenue 3,601 4,022 11.7% 672 803 19.4%
Cost of Sales (2,255) (2,478) 9.9% (448) (513) 14.5%
Gross Profit from Operations 1,346 1,544 14.7% 224 290 29.2%
Distribution, Selling and Marketing Expenses (893) (995) 11.4% (216) (247) 14.4%
General and Administrative Expenses (192) (224) 16.8% (53) (67) 27.3%
Other Operating Income 130 256 96.2% 28 81 183.9%
Other Operating Expense (31) (43) 35.4% (17) (10) (44.3%)
Profit / (Loss) from Operations 360 538 49.6% (34) 46 n.m.
Gain / (Loss) From Investing Activities (2) 2 n.m. (3) 1 n.m.
Profit / (Loss) Before Financial Income / (Expense) 358 540 51.0% (37) 47 n.m.
Financial Income 313 486 55.3% 174 281 61.3%
Financial Expenses (736) (730) (0.9%) (483) (432) (10.5%)
Profit / (Loss) Before Tax (66) 295 n.m. (345) (104) (69.9%)
Deferred Tax Income / (Expense) 11 (3) n.m. 3 (10) n.m.
Current Period Tax Expense (5) 0 n.m. 34 35 4.7%
Net Income / (Loss) (61) 293 n.m. (309) (79) (74.5%)
EBITDA 515 708 37.3% 8 90 976.9%

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International Income Statement

Audited

1 January - 31 December 1 January - 31 December 1 January - 31 December 1 October - 31 December 1 October - 31 December 1 October - 31 December
(TL m) 2016 2017 Change (%) 2016 2017 Change (%)
Sales Volume (UC millions) 588 617 4.9% 106 107 0.8%
Revenue 3,450 4,500 30.4% 703 854 21.4%
Cost of Sales (2,403) (3,143) 30.8% (514) (598) 16.3%
Gross Profit from Operations 1,047 1,357 29.6% 189 256 35.3%
Distribution, Selling and Marketing Expenses (526) (658) 25.1% (135) (151) 11.6%
General and Administrative Expenses (186) (205) 10.6% (53) (53) (0.4%)
Other Operating Income 100 100 0.5% 42 21 (49.0%)
Other Operating Expense (89) (80) (9.8%) (33) (14) (58.4%)
Profit / (Loss) from Operations 346 513 48.5% 10 60 489.4%
Gain / (Loss) From Investing Activities (77) (15) (80.4%) (62) (3) (95.1%)
Gain / (Loss) from Associates (1) (0) (64.2%) (1) (0) (64.7%)
Profit / (Loss) Before Financial Income / (Expense) 268 498 85.9% (53) 57 n.m.
Financial Income 28 52 86.3% 16 8 (47.5%)
Financial Expenses (94) (247) 162.1% (21) (59) 179.2%
Profit / (Loss) Before Tax 202 303 50.4% (58) 6 n.m.
Deferred Tax Income / (Expense) (8) (45) 493.0% (4) (11) 155.1%
Current Period Tax Expense (43) (74) 70.6% 3 (18) n.m.
Net Income / (Loss) Before Minority 151 184 22.2% (59) (23) (61.6%)
Minority Interest (52) (45) (13.2%) 3 21 613.8%
Net Income / (Loss) After Minority 99 139 40.5% (56) (2) (96.9%)
EBITDA 648 851 31.4% 92 145 58.3%

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CCI Consolidated Balance Sheet

(TL m) Audited
31 December 2016
Audited
31 December 2017
Audited
31 December 2017
Current Assets 3,133 5,705
Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,466 3,875
Investments in Securities 11 17
Derivative Financial Instruments 1 0
Trade Receivables 528 567
Due from related parties 77 108
Other Receivables 41 40
Inventories 521 564
Prepaid Expenses 148 174
Tax Related Current Assets 102 110
Other Current Assets 238 249
Non-Current Assets 7,323 7,689
Other Receivables 11 13
Property, Plant and Equipment 5,085 5,258
Intangible Assets 1,406 1,507
Goodwill 671 719
Prepaid Expenses 142 192
Deferred Tax Asset 7 0
Total Assets 10,456 13,394
(TL m) Audited
31 December 2016
Audited
31 December 2017
Current Liabilities 1,498 4,128
Short-term Borrowings 109 78
Current Portion of Long-term Borrowings 256 2,717
Financial lease payables 0 2
Trade Payables 593 711
Due to Related Parties 181 245
Payables Related to Employee Benefits 32 40
Other Payables 212 232
Provision for Corporate Tax 0 5
Provision for Employee Benefits 82 66
Other Current Liabilities 33 32
Non-Current Liabilities 3,961 3,827
Financial lease payables 0 4
Long-term Borrowings 3,405 3,190
Trade Payables & Due to Related Parties 26 35
Provision for Employee Benefits 65 72
Deferred Tax Liability 354 408
Other Non-Current Liabilities 111 118
Equity of the Parent 4,305 4,736
Minority Interest 692 704
Total Liabilities 10,456 13,394

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CCI Consolidated Cash Flow

Audited
(TL m) Year-End
2016 2017
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
IBT Adjusted for Non-cash items 1,134 1,466
Interest Paid (162) (182)
Interest Received 41 94
Change in Tax Assets and Liabilities (31) (73)
Employee Termination Benefits, Vacation Pay, Management Bonus payments (24) (79)
Operating Cash Flow 958 1,226
Change in Operating Assets & Liabilities 201 3
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 1,159 1,229
Purchase of Property, Plant & Equipment (517) (499)
Free Cash Flow 642 729
Other Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Investing Activities 1 8
Change in ST & LT Loans (247) 1,649
Dividends Paid (30) (74)
Cash Flow Hedge Reserve 78 (47)
Finance Lease Payables 0 5
Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Financing Activities (198) 1,533
Currency Translation on Cash & Cash Equivalents 59 180
Currency Translation on Intercompany Borrowings 98 31
Currency Translation Differences (137) (72)
Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents 464 2,409
Cash & Cash Equivalents at the beginning of the period 1,002 1,466
Cash & Cash Equivalents at the end of the period 1,466 3,875

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Enquiries

Investor Contact: Media Contact: Yeşim Tohma; Head of Investor Relations Burçak Türkeri; Corporate Affairs Manager Tel:+90 216 528 3386 Tel:+90 216 528 3351 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Özge Taşkeli; Investor Relations Executive Tel:+90 216 528 4382 E-mail: [email protected]

Company Profile

Coca-Cola İçecek (CCI) is the sixth largest bottler in the global Coca-Cola system in terms of sales volume. CCI produces, distributes and sells sparkling and still beverages of The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) across Turkey, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Jordan, Iraq, Syria and Tajikistan.

CCI employs close to 9000 people and has a total of 25 plants, offering a wide range of beverages to a consumer base of 400 million people. In addition to sparkling beverages, the product portfolio includes juice, water, sports and energy drinks, tea and iced teas.

CCI’s shares are traded on Borsa Istanbul (BIST) under “CCOLA.IS”, American depositary receipts (ADR) are traded over the counter in the United States under “COLAY”, Eurobond is traded on Irish Stock Exchange under “CCOLAT” tickers:

Reuters CCOLA.IS Bloomberg CCOLA TI ADR-OTC COLAY Eurobond – Irish Stock Exchange CCOLAT

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, statements regarding Coca-Cola İçecek’s (CCI) plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “target,” “believe” or other words of similar meaning. These forwardlooking statements reflect the current views and assumptions of management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and other risks and uncertainties. Although management believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, at this time, you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from CCI’s expectations include, without limitation: changes in CCI’s relationship with The Coca-Cola Company and its exercise of its rights under our bottler's agreements; CCI’s ability to maintain and improve its competitive position in its markets; CCI’s ability to obtain raw materials and packaging materials at reasonable prices; changes in CCI’s relationship with its significant shareholders; the level of demand for its products in its markets; fluctuations in the value of the Turkish Lira and currencies in CCI’s other markets; the level of inflation in Turkey and CCI’s other markets; other changes in the political or economic environment in Turkey or CCI’s other markets; adverse weather conditions during the summer months; changes in the level of tourism in Turkey; CCI’s ability to successfully implement its strategy; and other factors. Should any of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should any of management’s underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, CCI’s actual results from operations or financial conditions could differ materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and CCI has no obligation to update those statements to reflect changes that may occur after that date.

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