FMX Boosts Share Repurchase Plan, Progresses Well on Forward Strategy

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. FMX, alias FEMSA, is focused on its Forward Strategy, which emphasizes the long-term value creation of its core businesses. FEMSA's capital allocation strategy revolves around key principles aimed at maximizing shareholder value while maintaining prudent financial management.

In the latest move, the company has completed the derivative instrument known as accelerated share repurchase (ASR), initially announced in December last year. FMX has repurchased a total of roughly 2.5 million American Depositary Shares (ADSs) at an average price of $104.41 per ADS, for a value of USD $260 million, with the final settlement and delivery anticipated on March 23 and 24, 2026.

Simultaneously, FEMSA has unveiled that it has entered a new ASR with a different financial institution in the United States to repurchase its shares via the acquisition of ADSs. Per the terms of the latest ASR agreement, FMX agreed to buy back from such financial institution, with a total amount of up to USD $300 million of its ADSs. The ASR contemplates an initial delivery of 591,774 ADSs in March.

The overall number of shares to be ultimately repurchased within the new ASR agreement will be based on the daily volume-weighted average price of the company’s ADSs, in the term of the agreement, less a discount. The latest ASR agreement’s final settlement is likely to be concluded in the second quarter of 2026.

What’s More to Know About FEMSA?

FEMSA’s shares have gained 6.1% compared with the industry’s 10% growth in the past six months. This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company is ramping up its digital push, building a fintech and loyalty ecosystem to boost customer engagement, drive growth and strengthen its core businesses.

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FEMSA is progressing on its FEMSA Forward Strategy to drive long-term value across its core businesses, Retail (including the Health Division), Coca-Cola FEMSA and Digital@FEMSA. FEMSA advanced this strategy with the Solistica divestiture and a $250 million accelerated share repurchase, underscoring its focus on shareholder returns. Alongside portfolio optimization, FEMSA is driving targeted store growth, efficiency initiatives and digital adoption through Spin by OXXO and Spin Premia.

FEMSA’s Proximity and Health divisions remain central to its long-term growth strategy. The company is working to accelerate earnings in retail through targeted expansion and strengthening its value proposition across formats and markets. In Mexico, OXXO continues to be a key growth driver, supported by efforts to refine assortment, pricing and customer experience while expanding its footprint.

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