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

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Passenger traffic increased by almost 14% year over year, with total passenger traffic reaching nearly 21 million [4][7] - Revenues grew nearly 19%, with revenue per passenger rising to $21, reflecting strong execution in increasing revenues per passenger [5][16] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 23% year over year, with a margin improvement of 1.4 percentage points to 38.6% [5][20] - Total revenues excluding IFRIC 12 increased by 18.9%, outpacing passenger traffic growth [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aeronautical revenues rose by 15.1%, primarily driven by strong performance in Argentina [17] - Commercial revenues increased by 22% year over year, significantly above the traffic growth rate [17] - Cargo revenues surged by 30% year over year, with notable contributions from Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay [14][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Argentina saw a 17% overall traffic growth, with international traffic increasing close to 19% [8] - Italy recorded a 9% increase in traffic, reaching a second quarter record [9] - Brazil experienced a 15% year-over-year increase in traffic, with international traffic growing over 41% [10] - Ecuador's traffic remained flat, with a 0.5% decline in total passengers [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing non-aeronautical revenues and expanding commercial opportunities [24] - Ongoing construction projects include a shopping mall at Brasilia Airport, expected to open in April 2026 [25] - The company is pursuing both organic and inorganic growth opportunities to enhance its airport portfolio [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued positive traffic momentum, particularly in Argentina [26] - The company highlighted the resilience and quality of its diversified portfolio, which supports revenue growth and EBITDA margin expansion [24] Other Important Information - The company closed the quarter with a total liquidity position of $595 million, up 13% from the previous year [21] - Total debt at quarter end was $1.1 billion, with net debt decreasing to $643 million [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details on the rig lever discussion in Argentina - Management confirmed ongoing conversations with technical teams regarding the economic equilibrium and investment requirements, with good progress being made [31][32] Question: Interest in Motiva's former CCR airport sales - Management acknowledged interest in the asset and stated that it is under a typical M&A process, with updates to be provided as progress is made [30]