Financial Performance - Total revenue increased by 18.1% YoY to Ps.7,483.3 million, with consolidated EBITDA rising by 12.0% YoY to Ps.4,700.4 million[2]. - Net income rose by 23.8% YoY to Ps.3,474.6 million, with earnings per share increasing by 24.8% to Ps.11.2706[3]. - Operating profit for Q3 2024 was Ps.4,097.2 million, with an operating margin of 54.8%, down from 58.0% in Q3 2023[20]. - EBITDA increased by 12.0% YoY to Ps.4,700.4 million, with a consolidated EBITDA margin of 62.8% compared to 66.2% in Q3 2023[22]. - Total operating costs and expenses increased by 27.3% YoY to Ps.3,386.1 million, with significant increases in personnel and maintenance costs across all regions[13]. - Total revenues increased by 18.1% YoY to Ps.7,483.3 million in Q3 2024, driven by a 96.6% increase in construction services revenues and a 19.4% increase in aeronautical services revenues[11]. Passenger Traffic - Total passenger traffic declined by 2.1% YoY, with Mexico experiencing a 10.1% decrease, while Puerto Rico and Colombia saw increases of 4.6% and 15.5%, respectively[2][6]. - Passenger traffic in Mexico for 3Q24 was 9.6 million, down from 10.7 million in 3Q23, while Colombia's traffic reached 4.3 million[6][8]. - Domestic passenger traffic in Mexico decreased by 8.0% in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023, totaling 5,255,435 passengers[102]. - International passenger traffic in Mexico decreased by 12.6% in Q3 2024, totaling 4,369,475 passengers[102]. - In Colombia, total passenger traffic increased by 15.5% in Q3 2024, reaching 4,314,938 passengers[102]. Capital Expenditures - Capital expenditures (Capex) surged by 183.8% YoY to Ps.1,042.4 million, indicating a strong investment in infrastructure[3]. - Capital expenditures in 3Q24 amounted to Ps.1,042.4 million, significantly higher than Ps.367.4 million in 3Q23, with a focus on modernizing Mexican airports[47]. - Capital expenditures for the first nine months of 2024 totaled Ps.1,861.8 million, compared to Ps.663.3 million in the same period of 2023[48]. Financial Position - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were Ps.18,483.6 million, with a net debt position of (Ps.5,853.2 million)[3]. - The company reported a negative net debt to LTM EBITDA ratio of (0.3), reflecting a strong financial position[3]. - Total debt increased by 3.3% to Ps.12,630.4 million from Ps.12,224.8 million as of December 31, 2023, primarily due to foreign exchange impacts and debt principal payments[32]. - Cash and cash equivalents totaled Ps.18,483.6 million, providing a strong liquidity position against total debt of Ps.12,630.4 million[40]. - The interest coverage ratio improved to 12.1x as of September 30, 2024, compared to 11.4x a year earlier[37]. Regional Performance - Total revenues in Mexico increased by 17.1% YoY to Ps.5,386.4 million, driven by a 19.3% increase in aeronautical services revenues[50]. - Total Puerto Rico revenues increased by 14.5% year-over-year to Ps.1,215.6 million in 3Q24, with non-aeronautical services revenues rising by 14.5% and aeronautical services revenues by 11.7%[68]. - Total revenues in Colombia rose by 29.9% YoY to Ps.881.3 million in 3Q24, with commercial revenue per passenger increasing to Ps.52.0 from Ps.43.3 in 3Q23[83]. Operational Highlights - The company reported a consolidated comprehensive financing gain of Ps.906.5 million in Q3 2024, significantly up from Ps.143.0 million in Q3 2023, primarily due to a foreign exchange gain[23]. - ASUR opened 18 new commercial spaces across various airports, enhancing its retail and service offerings[54]. - The company is diversifying its revenue streams with new partnerships in Colombia, including airlines and food and beverage sectors, with several agreements expected to generate revenue from October 2023 to August 2024[104]. Market Outlook - The overall market outlook remains cautious due to the decline in passenger traffic in Mexico, but growth in other regions provides a balanced perspective[2][6]. - The strategic expansion into new markets and sectors is expected to drive growth, with a focus on both car rental and retail operations across various regions[104].

Core Viewpoint - Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) has demonstrated resilience compared to its peers due to its strong tourist-driven business, diverse operations, and robust non-aero revenue base, despite challenges in the broader Mexican airport sector [1][6] Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 20%, with a notable 18% growth in revenue excluding construction, aligning with expectations [2] - Aerospace revenue rose 24% year-over-year, slightly below expectations, while non-aero revenue grew 7%, exceeding expectations by approximately 3% [2] - Consolidated EBITDA increased by 18% year-over-year, with margins improving by 80 basis points to 69.2%, although it declined sequentially by 4% [2] Traffic and Capacity Challenges - Sureste's traffic faced a decline, with domestic traffic down 7% and international traffic down 2.5%, while overall traffic to Cancun decreased by about 8% [2][4] - The company has less exposure to issues with Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines, with only about 8% to 10% of its traffic at risk [4] Government Policy and Economic Factors - Sureste's recent Master Development Program with the government reduces its exposure to potential changes in government policy [4] - Economic risks persist due to the appreciation of the peso making Mexico a more expensive destination, potentially impacting traffic volumes [4] Long-term Outlook - The company is expected to achieve around 12% revenue growth over the next five years, driven by new tariffs and traffic growth to major destinations [5] - Long-term annualized growth is projected to stabilize around 9%, with EBITDA margins expected to dip to approximately 57% [5] - Valuation approaches indicate that Sureste shares are undervalued, with a potential upside of about 30% based on discounted cash flow and multiples-based valuation [5][6]

Core Viewpoint - Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) reported a solid second quarter for 2024, with significant growth in revenues and net income, despite challenges in passenger traffic in Mexico due to external factors like Pratt & Whitney engine issues and reduced capacity at Mexico City Airport [6][12][14]. Operational Performance - Passenger traffic increased by 3% year-on-year to nearly 18 million, marking a record high for the second quarter, with Colombia showing a 21% increase and Puerto Rico a 9% increase, while Mexico experienced a decline of nearly 5% [6][7][8]. - Colombia's traffic growth was driven by the recovery from the suspension of two operators, while Puerto Rico's growth was influenced by normalization following increased operations by Frontier Airlines [7][8]. Financial Performance - Total revenues rose nearly 18% to MXN 7 billion, with Colombia achieving over 30% growth, Mexico delivering high teens growth, and Puerto Rico in the middle single digits [9][12]. - Aeronautical services in Mexico saw high 20s growth, while non-aeronautical revenues increased low single digits [9][10]. - Consolidated EBITDA increased by 18% year-on-year to MXN 5 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin remaining stable at 69% [11][12]. Sustainability Initiatives - ASUR is compliant with various ESG reporting requirements and is in the process of calculating scope-3 carbon emissions, with 90% completion as of the end of Q2 [5]. - The company renewed its social project with Pronatura to support local fishing communities and is establishing a strategic alliance with a non-governmental organization to prevent human trafficking [5][6]. Capital Expenditures and Future Outlook - ASUR invested nearly MXN 650 million in CapEx during the quarter, focusing on projects like the expansion of Cancun Airport and Terminal 4 [13]. - The company maintains a healthy financial position with cash and cash equivalents of nearly MXN 15 billion, despite dividend payments totaling MXN 6.3 billion during the quarter [12][13].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues increased nearly 18% year-on-year to MXN7 billion in Q2 2024, with Colombia showing top line growth in the 30s [8][9] - Consolidated EBITDA rose 18% year-on-year to MXN5 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin remaining relatively unchanged at 69% [11][12] - Net majority income surged 50% year-on-year to MXN3.7 billion, benefiting from a foreign exchange gain of nearly MXN950 million [13][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aeronautical services revenue in Mexico grew in the high 20s, while non-aeronautical revenues increased low single digits [9] - Commercial revenues increased 7%, with significant growth in Colombia at 40% and record high commercial revenues per passenger in Mexico at MXN154.5 [10][12] - Cost and expenses rose nearly 30% year-on-year, with total costs up 16%, slightly below revenue growth [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Passenger traffic was up 3% year-on-year to nearly 18 million, with Colombia experiencing a 21% increase, while traffic in Mexico declined close to 5% [6][7] - International traffic saw declines from all regions except Canada, with domestic traffic impacted by Pratt & Whitney engine issues and capacity reductions at Mexico City Airport [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its commercial offerings, having opened 45 new commercial spaces over the past 12 months [10] - Key projects include expansions at Cancun Airport and Riohacha Airport, with ongoing project planning and bidding processes [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged challenges from Pratt & Whitney engine issues and reduced capacity at Mexico City Airport, which are expected to continue affecting traffic [14] - The company anticipates normalization in Puerto Rico traffic and a recovery in Colombia towards the end of the year [20][28] Other Important Information - The company maintains a healthy financial position with cash and cash equivalents of nearly MXN15 billion after dividend payments totaling MXN6.3 billion [12] - The company is in the final stages of establishing a strategic alliance with a non-governmental organization to prevent human trafficking [5] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on Pratt & Whitney recall and its impact on traffic - Management expects the affected planes to return to production by the end of September, with stabilization anticipated by Q1 next year [16] Question: Insights on commercial revenues and future openings - Management noted strong performance in parking and car rental, with expectations for continued growth in commercial revenues [20] Question: Realized tariff and concerns about peso depreciation - Management confirmed a realized tariff of MXN326, representing around 95% of the maximum tariff, and indicated that peso depreciation could help achieve tariff objectives [22][23] Question: Traffic expectations for Cancun and U.S. market - Management expressed concerns about ongoing negative impacts on Cancun traffic due to domestic issues and potential U.S. election-related effects [34] Question: CapEx expectations and split between MDP and non-MDP - Management indicated that the MDP for the year is around MXN3.8 billion, with a slow start to spending due to project development timelines [31]

Passenger traffic increased year-on-year by 24.5% in Colombia and 11.6% in Puerto Rico, and declined 5.5% in Mexico MEXICO CITY, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR), ASUR, a leading international airport group with operations in Mexico, the U.S. and Colombia, today announced that passenger traffic for June 2024 reached a total of 6.1 million passengers, representing an increase of 3.8% compared to June 2023. Passenger traffic presented year-on- ...

MONTERREY, Mexico, June 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (“FEMSA” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD, FEMSAUB) announces today that it has entered into a new derivative instrument in the form of an accelerated share repurchase transaction (“ASR”) to repurchase the Company’s American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”)1. Under the terms of this new ASR, FEMSA has agreed to repurchase up to USD $600 million of its ADSs. The total number of ADSs ultimately repurchased und ...

Passenger traffic increased year-on-year by 20.2% in Colombia, 4.3% in Puerto Rico and declined 3.0% in Mexico MEXICO CITY, June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V.  (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR), ASUR, a leading international airport group with operations in Mexico, the U.S. and Colombia, today announced that passenger traffic for May 2024 reached a total of 5.8 million passengers, representing an increase of 3.0% compared to May 2023. Passenger traffic presented year-on-year i ...

Core Insights - Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) reported a total passenger traffic of 5.8 million in April 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 1.3% compared to April 2023 [1][3] - Passenger traffic in Colombia surged by 17.9%, driven by a 25.3% increase in international traffic and a 16.2% rise in domestic traffic [1][3] - Puerto Rico experienced a 9.4% growth in passenger traffic, with domestic and international traffic increasing by 9.4% and 9.2%, respectively [1][3] - In contrast, Mexico saw a decline of 5.6% in passenger traffic, attributed to a 10.7% drop in domestic traffic and a 1.0% decrease in international traffic [1][3] Passenger Traffic Summary - **Mexico**: - April 2024 passenger traffic was 3,495,197, down 5.6% from April 2023 [3] - Domestic traffic decreased by 10.7% to 1,573,816, while international traffic saw a slight decline of 1.0% to 1,921,381 [3] - **Puerto Rico**: - Total passenger traffic reached 1,034,830 in April 2024, up 9.4% from the previous year [3] - Domestic traffic increased to 926,318 (9.4% growth), and international traffic rose to 108,512 (9.2% growth) [3] - **Colombia**: - Passenger traffic totaled 1,278,688 in April 2024, reflecting a 17.9% increase [3] - Domestic traffic rose to 1,012,775 (16.2% growth), while international traffic increased to 265,913 (25.3% growth) [3] Year-to-Date Performance - For the year-to-date period, total passenger traffic in Mexico increased by 1.5% to 14,991,607 [3] - Year-to-date domestic traffic in Mexico decreased by 5.5% to 6,188,901, while international traffic increased by 7.0% to 8,802,706 [3] - In Puerto Rico, year-to-date passenger traffic grew by 11.5% to 4,296,726 [3] - Colombia's year-to-date passenger traffic increased by 2.3% to 5,082,918 [3] Company Overview - Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste operates 16 airports across the Americas, including nine in southeast Mexico and six in northern Colombia [5] - The company is a significant player in the airport sector, with Cancun Airport being a major tourist destination [5] - ASUR is also involved in a joint venture for the operation of Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico [5]

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MEXICO CITY, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), a leading international airport group with operations in Mexico, the United States, and Colombia, today announced that shareholders approved the following resolutions and considered the following matters at the General Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting held in Mexico City on April 24th, 2024: General Annual Ordinary Meeting Summary of Resolutions Approval of the report submitted by the Ch ...