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Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V., often referred to as FEMSA, is a diverse holding company that, through its various subsidiary operations, is a leading bottler of Coca-Cola brand beverages. The company oversees the entire process of manufacturing, promoting, and distributing these iconic soft drinks across a wide geographic region, including Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. Beyond its beverage business, FEMSA is also a significant player in retail. It operates an extensive chain of OXXO convenience stores in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Brazil. Additionally, it runs OXXO GAS service stations in Mexico, offering fuels, motor oils, lubricants, and various car care products. The company's retail footprint further extends to the pharmacy sector, with drugstores operating under brand names like Cruz Verde, Fybeca, SanaSana, YZA, La Moderna, and Farmacon, found in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico. Furthermore, FEMSA is engaged in industrial and logistics ventures. This includes the production and distribution of specialized equipment such as chillers, commercial refrigeration units, plastic containers, and machinery for food processing, preservation, and weighing. Its service offerings encompass logistical transport, comprehensive distribution and maintenance solutions, point-of-sale refrigeration services, and plastic solutions, alongside managing a distribution network for cleaning supplies and other consumables. As of December 31, 2021, FEMSA's retail operations boasted a substantial scale, with 20,431 OXXO stores, 3,652 pharmacies, and 567 OXXO GAS fueling stations in operation. The company has a long history, having been established in 1890, and its corporate headquarters are located in Monterrey, Mexico.