Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte(OMAB) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aeronautical revenues increased by 17% year-over-year, driven by higher yields and increased passenger traffic [15][19] - Non-aeronautical revenues grew by 16%, with commercial revenues rising by 20% [15][19] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 19% to MXN 2.6 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 74.6% [13][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Passenger traffic totaled 7.2 million, an 11% increase year-over-year, with domestic traffic growing by 10% and international traffic by 19% [11][12] - Commercial revenue per passenger increased by 8% to 62 pesos, with strong growth in restaurants (41.1%), parking (12.7%), VIP lounges (34.6%), and retail (27.4%) [13][17] - Diversification revenues increased by 11%, primarily from industrial services [13][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The occupancy rate for commercial space stood at 96% at the end of the quarter [13] - Viva Aerobus represented 51% of total traffic, with a 14% increase in terminal passenger numbers, while Volaris accounted for 24% of total traffic with a 31% increase [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is negotiating the 2630 Master Development Program, with a total committed investment similar to previous programs, focusing on enhancing efficiency and optimizing operations [8][9] - Approximately 49% of the investment will be allocated to Monterrey Airport, with key projects including terminal expansions and technology upgrades [10][56] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates mid to high single-digit traffic growth for the remainder of the year, influenced by reduced airline capacity and tougher comparisons to the previous year [26] - Strong economic performance in Monterrey is driving traffic growth, attributed to industrial activity and high occupancy in the industrial park [28] Other Important Information - The company completed a MXN 2.75 billion issuance in long-term notes, with proceeds used for loan repayments and committed investments [8] - Total debt at the end of the quarter amounted to MXN 13.6 billion, with a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of one time [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Confirmation on MDP CapEx levels - Management confirmed that the CapEx will be at a similar level in real terms, not per passenger [23] Question: Traffic outlook for the second half of the year - Management expects mid to high single-digit traffic growth, with some reduction anticipated due to airline capacity cuts [26] Question: Drivers of traffic performance - Traffic growth is attributed to strong economic performance in Monterrey and new routes [27][28] Question: Network development expectations for Monterrey Airport - New openings are expected in the domestic market, but growth may not accelerate significantly due to capacity cuts [33] Question: Tariff expectations for MVP - Management indicated that they do not foresee decreases in tariffs, with expected growth in low single digits [40] Question: Growth in commercial revenue per passenger - Management expects continued growth driven by contract renegotiations and new outlet openings [45] Question: Potential investments in Brazil - The company is not formally involved in the process of acquiring airport assets in Brazil but is always looking for opportunities [51] Question: Contribution of Monterrey to non-commercial revenues - Specific numbers were not available, but management will follow up [55] Question: Focus of new investments in Monterrey - Investments will focus on expanding platform capacity and improving operational efficiency [56] Question: Upside risk on passenger growth due to U.S. DOT actions - Management does not expect major impacts from recent U.S. DOT actions but will monitor the situation [63] Question: Dividend policy in light of expected CapEx - The company plans to maintain a similar dividend policy, distributing between 85% to 95% of net income [67]