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Grupo Televisa(TV) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-10-24 16:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Grupo Televisa's consolidated operating segment income margin expanded by 100 basis points to 38.2% in the first nine months of the year, driven by a year-on-year OPEX reduction of around 7% [3][4] - The company generated approximately MXN 4.2 billion in free cash flow, leading to a reduction in leverage ratio from 2.5 times EBITDA at the end of last year to 2.1 times [4] - TelevisaUnivision's third quarter revenue was $1.3 billion, a decline of 3% year-on-year, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 9% [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cable operations saw a net addition of 22,000 broadband subscribers in Q3, compared to 6,000 in Q2 and disconnections of about 6,000 in Q1 [7] - Revenue from residential operations decreased by only 0.7% year-on-year to MXN 10.6 billion, marking the best quarter in two years for revenue growth [9] - Sky's revenue declined by 18.2% year-on-year to MXN 3.1 billion, primarily due to a lower subscriber base [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the U.S., advertising revenue decreased by 11%, although growth in ViX partially offset linear declines [12] - In Mexico, advertising revenue increased by 3% year-on-year, driven by private and public sector ad sales [13] - Subscription and licensing revenue in the U.S. grew by 11%, while in Mexico, it fell by 17% [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on attracting and retaining value customers in cable and executing OPEX efficiencies through integration with Easy and Sky [2][3] - Deleveraging remains a core strategic priority for TelevisaUnivision, with management committed to strengthening the capital structure [6] - The strategy is to focus on high-end clients to increase ARPU, rather than competing for volume in a saturated market [34] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing integration and operational optimization at TelevisaUnivision, which is expected to create greater shareholder value [14] - The company views the current market as rational, with price increases being implemented by competitors, except for Telmex [35] - Management believes that the Mexican government has effectively handled trade negotiations, fostering a strong economic relationship with the U.S. [29] Other Important Information - The company has successfully refinanced $2.3 billion of debt, enhancing liquidity and extending maturity profiles [6] - CAPEX for 2025 is budgeted at $600 million, with a CAPEX to sales ratio of less than 20% expected for the full year [3] Q&A Session Summary Question: CAPEX outlook for 2026 and insurance claim related to Hurricane Otis - Management expects to remain within the guidance of around $600 million for CAPEX and confirmed that the insurance claim related to Hurricane Otis is the last portion [16][18] Question: Local content transition to ViX and advertising investments - Management is exploring the inclusion of local news content in the streaming platform while continuing to engage in media for equity deals with startups [26][28] Question: Short-term and medium-term dynamics in cable competition - Management acknowledged that the market is nearing full penetration and emphasized a focus on high-end customers to maintain ARPU [32][34] Question: Sustainability of margins for Cable, Sky, and TelevisaUnivision - Management indicated ongoing efforts to improve margins through technology and operational efficiencies, with TelevisaUnivision expected to maintain high margins due to cost management initiatives [50][49]