ASUR Completes Acquisition of URW Airports, Expanding to Major U.S. Airport Hubs

Core Insights - Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) has completed the acquisition of URW Airports, LLC for an enterprise value of $295 million, enhancing its presence in the U.S. airport retail sector [1][2][3] Company Overview - ASUR operates 16 airports across the Americas, including nine in southeast Mexico and six in northern Colombia, with a focus on maintaining and developing airport infrastructure [3][5] - The company is also a 60% joint venture partner in Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC, which operates Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Puerto Rico [5] Acquisition Details - The acquisition involves ASUR US Commercial Airports, LLC acquiring all equity interests of URW Airports, LLC from Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield's subsidiary [2] - The newly acquired entity will be rebranded as ASUR Airports, LLC, which will manage commercial programs at major U.S. airport terminals [2][4] Strategic Expansion - This acquisition represents a strategic move for ASUR to expand its U.S. airport retail concessions operations, thereby enhancing its commercial capabilities and footprint in the market [3][6] - ASUR Airports will manage key terminals at Los Angeles International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, and John F. Kennedy International Airport, focusing on delivering elevated travel experiences [4][6]