Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues increased in the middle single digits, reaching over MXN 7,000,000,000, driven by growth in Puerto Rico and Colombia [9][10] - EBITDA declined just over 1% year on year to MXN 4,600,000,000, with a decline in Mexico's EBITDA close to 4% [14][15] - The adjusted EBITDA margin declined by 157 basis points to 66.7% [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Puerto Rico, revenues grew in the high single digits, with a 5% increase in aeronautical revenues and a 10% increase in non-aeronautical revenues [11] - Colombia accounted for 20% of total revenues, delivering revenue growth in the high single digits, reflecting a mid single-digit increase in aeronautical revenues and high teens growth in non-aeronautical revenues [11][12] - Mexico's total revenues posted a slight low single-digit decline, with aeronautical revenues practically flat and non-aeronautical revenues down in the middle single digits [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Passenger traffic in Colombia rose 3% to nearly 5,000,000, supported by an 11% increase in international traffic [7] - In Puerto Rico, total traffic was up 1%, reaching over 3,000,000 passengers, driven by a nearly 12% increase in international passengers [7] - In Mexico, traffic declined 1% to nearly 10,000,000 passengers, reflecting a nearly 2% decrease in domestic traffic and a slight contraction of 0.8% in international traffic [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company entered into a tentative agreement to acquire URW airports for an enterprise value of $295,000,000, marking a significant step in its international expansion strategy [4][5] - The acquisition aims to strengthen the company's position in the high-growth non-regulated commercial segment in the U.S. [5][6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates a more balanced operating environment across its portfolio, expecting traffic in Mexico to gradually stabilize over the next year [8] - Positive momentum is expected to continue in Puerto Rico and Colombia, supported by healthy international demand and improving credit yields [8] Other Important Information - Total expenses increased nearly 17% year on year, with significant increases in Colombia due to an adjustment in amortization method [13] - The company closed the quarter with a solid cash position of MXN 16,000,000,000, down 19% from the previous year, primarily due to dividend payments [16][17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you shed light on the URW acquisition's economics and expected EBITDA contribution? - Management could not share specific numbers until all approvals are in place [20][21] Question: Can you elaborate on the adjustment to the concession amortization method in Colombia? - The adjustment aligns monetization with revenue generation and is expected to be a new level going forward [21][22] Question: What synergies or strategic rationale does the company see behind the URW acquisition? - The acquisition is crucial for establishing a presence in the U.S. market, which represents 22% of the global aviation market [27][28] Question: Is the company looking at all Motiva airports for sale or just a subset? - Management could not comment on this matter [30][32] Question: What are the traffic trends in Mexico, particularly regarding Tulum Airport? - Traffic is currently weak, with a decrease of 3.1% for the region, but improvements are expected in the next year [32][33] Question: Is the new mutual level in Gangloo expected to open around Q3 2026? - The expected opening is during the third quarter of 2026 [34][35] Question: Is there a shift in capacity allocation from Cancun? - No shift in capacity is observed; the demand is weak due to various factors [37][38] Question: Could the decrease in traffic accelerate the pace of driving tariffs towards maximum tariffs? - Management does not foresee a change in maximum tariff compliance, which should remain similar to the previous year [39][40]

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Core Insights - Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) reported a total revenue increase of 17.1% year-over-year to Ps.8,765.4 million for the third quarter of 2025 [3][4] - Passenger traffic showed mixed results across regions, with a 1.1% decrease in Mexico, a 1.1% increase in Puerto Rico, and a 3.1% increase in Colombia [1][4] - The company announced a strategic acquisition of airport retail concessions at major U.S. airports for US$295 million, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025 [4] Financial Highlights - Total Revenue: Ps.7,483.3 million in Q3 2024 vs. Ps.8,765.5 million in Q3 2025, a 17.1% increase [3] - Revenue Breakdown: - Mexico: Ps.5,386.4 million in Q3 2024 vs. Ps.6,479.1 million in Q3 2025, a 20.3% increase [3] - San Juan: Ps.1,215.6 million in Q3 2024 vs. Ps.1,325.8 million in Q3 2025, a 9.1% increase [3] - Colombia: Ps.881.3 million in Q3 2024 vs. Ps.960.6 million in Q3 2025, a 9.0% increase [3] - EBITDA: Ps.4,700.4 million in Q3 2024 vs. Ps.4,639.4 million in Q3 2025, a 1.3% decline [3] - Net Income: Ps.3,474.6 million in Q3 2024 vs. Ps.2,211.4 million in Q3 2025, a 36.4% decline [3] Operational Highlights - Total passenger traffic increased by 0.4% year-over-year, with specific changes: - Mexico: Decreased by 1.1% [4] - Puerto Rico: Increased by 1.1% [4] - Colombia: Increased by 3.1% [4] - Commercial revenues per passenger increased by 1.0% year-over-year to Ps.126.1 [3][4] - Cash position as of September 30, 2025, was Ps.16,259.3 million, with a Debt to LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.2x [4]

Core Thesis - Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S. A. B. de C. V. (ASR) is viewed positively due to its strong fundamentals, growth potential, and attractive valuation compared to its current share price of $319.48 as of October 8th [1][4]. Company Overview - ASR operates a portfolio of airports primarily in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Colombia, and has recently expanded into U.S. airport retail through the acquisition of URW Airports, LLC [2]. - The company owns Cancun International Airport, along with significant stakes in San Juan International and Medellín airports [2]. Financial Performance - ASR has delivered over 21 times price return since 2000, with operating margins above 50%, ROIC of 21%, ROE of 29%, and ROA of 15% [3]. - The company maintains a strong balance sheet with low debt levels despite ongoing expansion efforts at Cancun International [3]. Valuation and Growth Potential - Current valuation metrics include a forward P/E of 13x and a free cash flow multiple of 19x, indicating an attractive investment opportunity [3]. - A conservative DCF analysis suggests a fair value of $468 per share, representing nearly 50% upside from the current price, with potential to exceed $600 under optimistic scenarios [4]. Competitive Advantages - ASR benefits from a substantial competitive moat, as airports are difficult to replicate and face limited competition from alternative travel modes [3]. - The company’s international customer base at key airports provides insulation from domestic economic volatility [4]. Market Context - The bullish thesis on ASR aligns with previous positive coverage of Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V. (OMAB), which also highlighted strong passenger growth and high operating margins [5].

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Core Insights - ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. is currently positioned as a more attractive investment compared to Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste based on various financial metrics and earnings outlook [1][7]. Valuation Metrics - ZTO has a forward P/E ratio of 12.48, while ASR has a forward P/E of 14.39, indicating ZTO may be undervalued [5]. - The PEG ratio for ZTO is 7.30, compared to ASR's PEG ratio of 8.32, suggesting ZTO offers better value relative to its expected earnings growth [5]. - ZTO's P/B ratio stands at 1.26, significantly lower than ASR's P/B of 2.84, further supporting ZTO's valuation advantage [6]. Earnings Outlook - ZTO is experiencing an improving earnings outlook, which is a key factor in its favorable Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), while ASR holds a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell) [3][7].

Core Insights - Passenger traffic for Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) in September 2025 reached 4.8 million, a decrease of 1.4% compared to September 2024 [1][4] - Year-over-year passenger traffic increased by 3.2% in Colombia and 1.6% in Puerto Rico, while it decreased by 4.5% in Mexico [2][4] Passenger Traffic Summary - **Mexico**: - Total passenger traffic decreased from 2,728,720 in September 2024 to 2,605,717 in September 2025, a decline of 4.5% [4] - Domestic traffic decreased by 3.1% and international traffic decreased by 6.5% [4][5] - **Puerto Rico**: - Total passenger traffic increased from 773,296 in September 2024 to 785,846 in September 2025, an increase of 1.6% [4] - International traffic saw a significant increase of 16.1%, while domestic traffic decreased by 0.5% [2][4] - **Colombia**: - Total passenger traffic increased from 1,352,202 in September 2024 to 1,395,261 in September 2025, a rise of 3.2% [4] - International traffic increased by 10.0%, while domestic traffic rose by 1.4% [2][4] Year-to-Date Performance - **Mexico**: Year-to-date passenger traffic decreased by 2.7% from 31,314,960 in 2024 to 30,481,397 in 2025 [4] - **Puerto Rico**: Year-to-date traffic increased by 4.9% from 10,047,837 in 2024 to 10,543,332 in 2025 [4] - **Colombia**: Year-to-date traffic increased by 3.4% from 12,218,181 in 2024 to 12,635,396 in 2025 [4] Company Overview - Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) operates 16 airports across the Americas, including major airports in Mexico and Colombia, and is a key player in the airport management sector [8]

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Passenger Traffic Overview - Passenger traffic in July 2025 reached 6.5 million, a 1.5% increase compared to July 2024 [1] - Year-on-year traffic increased by 3.5% in Colombia and 2.0% in Mexico, while Puerto Rico saw a decrease of 1.9% [2][4] Traffic Breakdown by Region Mexico - Total passenger traffic in Mexico for July 2025 was 3,617,941, up 2.0% from July 2024 [4] - Domestic traffic increased slightly by 0.4% to 1,796,925, while international traffic rose by 3.7% to 1,821,016 [5] - Year-to-date figures show a decline in total traffic by 2.6% to 24,579,607 [4] Puerto Rico - San Juan Airport reported a total of 1,381,674 passengers in July 2025, a decrease of 1.9% from the previous year [7] - Domestic traffic fell by 3.5% to 1,176,500, while international traffic increased by 8.0% to 205,174 [7] Colombia - Colombia's total passenger traffic for July 2025 was 1,511,049, reflecting a 3.5% increase [8] - Domestic traffic rose by 1.2% to 1,131,678, and international traffic surged by 10.7% to 379,371 [8] Year-to-Date Performance - Year-to-date total traffic across all regions showed a slight increase of 0.3% to 42,847,308 [4] - Domestic traffic year-to-date decreased by 0.5% to 26,224,235, while international traffic saw a decline of 1.6% to 16,623,073 [4] Company Profile - Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) operates 16 airports in the Americas, including major airports in Mexico and Colombia [9] - ASUR is listed on both the Mexican Bolsa and the NYSE, with a focus on maintaining and developing airport infrastructure [9]