The Greek soft drinks bottler, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Co. (CCHBC), has confirmed its earnings guidance for the 2003 fiscal year.

The company stated that it expected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation to rise by between 11% and 13%, while net profit is expected to reach €90m to €100m.

CCHBC also said that it was forecasting volume growth at the lower end of the 7% to 9% range for the full year.