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Coca-Cola franchisee posts $236M revenue in Vietnam

By Maria SantosVietnam
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Swire Coca-Cola, a franchisee of the Coca-Cola Company, recorded a revenue of US$236.32 million in the first six months in Vietnam.

Its pre-tax profit was around $33.21 million in the period.

Swire Coca-Cola is a partner of the Coca-Cola Company with a franchise to manufacture, market, and distribute products of the Coca-Cola Company in China, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the western U.S.

Swire Coca-Cola entered the Southeast Asia market in July last year by purchasing the manufacturing line of Coca-Cola in Vietnam and Cambodia for over $1 billion.

Leaders of Swire Coca-Cola considered the Vietnam purchase successful as it had made considerable contributions to the company, while its unit in Cambodia is posting a loss.

Coca-Cola entered Vietnam in 1994, producing its beverage in three factories.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What was Swire Coca-Cola's total revenue in Vietnam for the first six months?

A.

Swire Coca-Cola generated a revenue of US$236.32 million in Vietnam during the first six months. This figure represents their overall sales performance within the specified period in the Vietnamese market.

Q.

Which countries does Swire Coca-Cola operate in as a Coca-Cola franchisee?

A.

Swire Coca-Cola operates as a franchisee in China, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the western U.S. They hold the franchise to manufacture, market, and distribute Coca-Cola products in these regions.

Q.

When did Swire Coca-Cola first enter the Southeast Asian market?

A.

Swire Coca-Cola entered the Southeast Asian market in July last year. This was achieved by purchasing the manufacturing lines for Coca-Cola products in both Vietnam and Cambodia.

Q.

How much did Swire Coca-Cola pay to acquire the manufacturing lines in Vietnam and Cambodia?

A.

Swire Coca-Cola paid over $1 billion for the acquisition of the manufacturing lines in Vietnam and Cambodia. This purchase marked their entry into the Southeast Asian market and expansion of their operations.

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