Corporacion America Airports(CAAP) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues increased by 18.9% year over year, outpacing passenger traffic growth of 13.7% [17] - Revenue per passenger rose by 4.5% to $21 from $20.1 last year [17] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $169 million, up 23% year over year, with a margin expansion of 1.4 percentage points to 38.6% [21][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aeronautical revenues increased by 15.1%, with Argentina seeing over 20% growth [18] - Commercial revenues grew by 22% year over year, driven by higher cargo revenues and strong performance in parking, VIP lounges, and duty-free stores [18][19] - Cargo revenues surged by 30% year over year, led by Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Passenger traffic in Argentina grew by 17%, with international traffic up nearly 19% [9] - Italy recorded a 9% increase in traffic, reaching a second-quarter record [10] - Brazil saw a 15% year-over-year increase in traffic, with international traffic growing over 41% [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing non-aeronautical revenues and expanding commercial opportunities [26] - Ongoing projects include the construction of a shopping mall at Brasilia Airport and the expansion of duty-free areas in Argentina [26][27] - The company is pursuing growth opportunities in Latin America, Iraq, and Angola, among others [28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued positive traffic momentum, particularly in Argentina [29] - The company highlighted the resilience and quality of its diversified portfolio, which supports revenue growth and EBITDA margin expansion [26] Other Important Information - The company closed the quarter with a total liquidity position of $595 million, up 13% from the previous year [23] - Total debt at quarter end was $1.1 billion, with net debt decreasing to $643 million [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details on Argentina's rig lever discussion and interest in Motiva's former CCR airport sales - Management confirmed ongoing discussions regarding the rig lever and emphasized engagement with authorities [34][35] - The company is interested in the Motiva asset and is evaluating the opportunity while maintaining confidentiality [33]