Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte(OMAB) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, total passenger traffic reached 7.6 million, an 8% increase year over year [3] - Aeronautical revenues increased by 11%, with aeronautical revenue per passenger rising by 3% [4] - Adjusted EBITDA grew by 9% to 2.7 billion pesos, with a margin of 74.8% [5][10] - Consolidated net income was 1.5 billion pesos, reflecting a 9.1% increase compared to the same quarter last year [10] - Total debt at the end of September was 13.6 billion pesos, with a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.9 times [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Domestic passenger traffic grew by 7%, primarily driven by Monterrey Airport [3] - International passenger traffic increased by 11%, with significant contributions from routes to San Francisco and Dallas [4] - Commercial revenues grew by 7%, with parking, restaurants, VIP lounges, and retail being the main contributors [4][8] - Industrial services revenues increased by 53%, driven by higher leased square meters and contractual rent increases [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The occupancy rate for commercial space stood at 96% at the end of the quarter [4] - The overall traffic growth expectation for the year is between 7% and 8% [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding capacity and commercial opportunities at Monterrey Airport, with half of the Master Development Program (MDP) investment allocated there [23] - The company is exploring international expansion opportunities, although no concrete transactions are currently in place [23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects commercial revenues per passenger to gradually increase in line with inflation [17] - Cost pressures from AG&E and utility costs are viewed as not permanent, with ongoing analysis to maintain costs [19] Other Important Information - Total investments in Q3 amounted to 472 million pesos, including major maintenance and strategic investments [5] - The negotiation process for the next MDP is on track, with expectations for a resolution in December [6][7] Q&A Session Summary Question: Traffic expectations for Q4 and 2026 - Management expects overall traffic growth for the year to be between 7% and 8%, with next year's growth anticipated in the low to mid-single digits [14] Question: Drivers behind the decline in commercial revenue per passenger - The decline is attributed to one-time revenues recorded in the previous year, with expectations for gradual increases in future quarters [17] Question: Outlook on AG&E and utility cost pressures - Cost pressures are not expected to be permanent, with management actively analyzing alternatives to control costs [19] Question: Capital allocation for the next MDP and international expansion - Half of the MDP will be allocated to Monterrey, focusing on capacity expansion and commercial opportunities, while international expansion opportunities are being explored [23]