Corporacion America Airports(CAAP) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues increased by 16.6%, significantly outpacing passenger traffic growth of 9.3% [12] - Adjusted EBITDA rose 34% to $194 million, marking a new record for the company [5][15] - Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 5.2 percentage points to 41.2% [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aeronautical revenues increased by 15.2%, driven primarily by Argentina, with a notable 22.1% increase in aeronautical revenues from Argentina [12][13] - Commercial revenues grew by 18%, supported by strong performance in cargo, VIP lounges, and other passenger-related services [12][13] - Cargo revenues were up 20% year-over-year, with Argentina seeing a 23% increase [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Passenger traffic across the airport network increased by over 9%, with Argentina showing a 13% increase in total passenger traffic [4][6] - Domestic traffic in Argentina grew nearly 11%, while international traffic increased by 16% [6] - Brazil and Italy also reported strong traffic growth, with Brazil's total traffic up over 8% [8][9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is advancing its investment plans, with CAPEX program approvals underway in Armenia and Italy [5][20] - Strategic initiatives include enhancing passenger experience and expanding commercial offerings, such as new rental hubs and duty-free stores [19][20] - The company is pursuing inorganic expansion opportunities, including a recent award agreement for Baghdad Airport [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates continued positive traffic trends into the fourth quarter, albeit with a more moderate pace of domestic traffic growth in Argentina [20] - The company remains focused on maintaining a competitive cost structure while enhancing cargo capabilities [11] - Overall, management expressed confidence in the resilience of the business model and the quality of assets [21] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with a total liquidity position of $661 million, up 26% from the previous year [17] - Total debt at quarter-end was $1.1 billion, with net debt decreasing to $579 million [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on the rebalance in Argentina and commercial revenues outlook - Management confirmed progress in discussions regarding the rebalance of the concession agreement but could not provide a specific timetable [23][24] - Commercial revenues were reported to be up 8% versus last year, with expectations of continued positive trends [24] Question: Investment opportunities in Armenia and Italy - In Italy, the environmental assessment approval has been obtained, with the next steps expected to commence towards the end of the first quarter [27][28] - Discussions regarding investment opportunities in Armenia are ongoing, with no specific timeline provided [28] Question: Size of the opportunity at Baghdad Airport - Management indicated a constructive view on potential traffic growth in the region, with further details to be provided once the concession agreement is finalized [33][34]