Grupo Televisa(TV) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Grupo Televisa's consolidated operating segment income margin expanded by around 80 basis points to 38.1% in the first half of the year, driven by a year-on-year OpEx reduction of around 7% [3] - The leverage ratio improved to 2.2x EBITDA from 2.4x at the end of the first quarter, primarily due to free cash flow generation [4] - Televisa Univision's second quarter revenue declined by 4% year on year, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 10% [14][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cable operations experienced a churn rate below the historical average of 2%, with broadband growth improving sequentially, resulting in over 6,000 net adds in the second quarter [9] - Net revenue from cable operations decreased by 3.1% year on year, while enterprise operations revenue increased by 3% year on year [10] - Sky's revenue declined by 16.3% year on year, primarily due to a lower subscriber base, with a loss of 347,000 revenue-generating units [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Televisa Univision's advertising revenue in the U.S. decreased by 2%, while in Mexico, it declined by 13% year on year, driven by the depreciation of the Mexican peso [16] - Subscription and licensing revenue in the U.S. increased by 9%, while in Mexico, it fell by 23% year on year [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on attracting and retaining value customers in cable, aiming for a disciplined CapEx deployment to enhance free cash flow generation [3][4] - Deleveraging remains a core strategic priority for Televisa Univision, with management committed to strengthening the capital structure [6] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the ongoing transformation in the industry, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a bundled distribution and content strategy for now [20][21] - The company is confident in its ability to generate cash from Sky, despite the expected decline in subscribers, due to the already embedded cost structure [27][29] Other Important Information - The company has successfully negotiated with suppliers, leading to a reduction in the CapEx budget from $665 million to $600 million [4][32] - Televisa Univision's VIX platform has surpassed 10 million subscribers, indicating strong engagement and growth [5] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does Televisa Univision view the separation between content streaming and cable TV in the U.S.? - Management believes it makes sense to keep distribution and content bundled for now, as the distribution business remains a significant revenue source [20][21] Question: Concerns regarding Sky's disconnections and potential cost burdens? - Management clarified that the integration of Sky has minimized cost burdens, and disconnections do not generate additional CapEx or OpEx [24][27] Question: Expectations for CapEx and broadband growth in the second half of the year? - Management updated CapEx guidance for 2025 to $600 million, emphasizing a focus on high-end subscribers to maintain low churn rates [32][34] Question: Details on the commercial strategy focusing on high-end customers? - The competition in Mexico is rational, with stable pricing, allowing the company to focus on retaining high-value customers [40] Question: Efforts to enhance digital revenue realization? - The company is enhancing digital sales, particularly in the U.S., and has appointed a new head of sales with expertise in the digital market [46][48] Question: Concerns regarding U.S. tariff policy affecting programming produced in Mexico? - Digital content is exempt from tariffs under the USMCA, providing a solid ground for the company despite potential policy changes [52]