Embotelladora Andina SA (ADR) (AKO-A)

This Chilean company distributes to several emerging Latin American economies, and much of Latin America is enjoying a rising standard of living (and even if you aren't, you probably still drink Coke products).

Chile enjoys what is regarded as the most stable Latin American economy, with low corruption, excellent infrastructure, and a well-educated workforce. I've traveled extensively in this country, and have seen --first-hand-- a strong work ethic, and a desire to succeed.

My other beverage stocks are doing well here. Why not this one?

This one has even better ratios than Femsa. It's a save bet on the South-American economy: If the economy thrives, more people will drinke Coke - you don't have to make bets on unknown South-American companys. And it's a great price, even for a stalwart.

There are still two point unclear for me: First: The weak performance with extremly low margins around 2000-2002 (political issues? expansion?).

Second: What's wrong with the Class-B Shares? Maybe I just don't get it - but why not prefer them (hey, aren't they called "preferred"... And these are not convertibles, just more dividends and less voting rights: What do I care?) - Bill didn't even mentioned them.

It looks like it's trending downward in the short term, but this seems to be a solid company that people, including TMFBent, like. South American beverages.

Strong company at about a 2-year low.

bottler and distributor of Coca Cola and other drinks in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile

Consistent profit growth over the last three years, Soft drinks are big in emerging markets and the chilean economy has had sold growth over the last few years. Crazy presidents and instability in Bolivia Argentina and Paraguay will likely make AKO a main player in the regional market

Embotelladora Andina SA (ADR) or AKO-A The way I look at it is, the language is Spanish, you don't drink the water in Mexico, nor most of the other South American countries. Drink the Soda that is where its at. The company is also turning a profit. My motto .....I'll try anything once!

beaten down soda bottler 20%+ on no news, nice yield while the market return to realize its value

I don't know, just starting learning

bent/statsgeek

Bent I love you !

mj

third world company needing oil by products to make a product. not good

Again, Homeland Security, Space Expoloration and Research and Developments, plus employee situations, make this a pick for me...

South American beverage bottler recommended by MDP watch list (2/08)

Does "99 bottles of beer on the wall" have the same jingle in Spanish or Portuguese?

Either way I'm sure Adina will have a certain jingle to most value investors looking for a long term consistent market beating play on the South American middle class looking to have a little brew after a day in the office or a soda for lunch.

5-star caps

Favorable risk / reward profile
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