UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of October 2016

GRUPO AEROPORTUARIO DEL SURESTE, S.A.B. de C.V.

(SOUTHEAST AIRPORT GROUP)

 


(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

 

México

 

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

 

Bosque de Alisos No. 47A– 4th Floor

Bosques de las Lomas

05120 México, D.F.

 


(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

  Form 20-F x Form 40-F ____

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

  Yes ____ No x

(If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- .)

 
 

 

Contacts:

 

ASUR

Lic. Adolfo Castro

(52) 55-5284-0408

acastro@asur.com.mx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MBS Value Partners

Susan Borinelli

(646) 330-5907

susan.borinelli@mbsvalue.com

 

For Immediate Release

 

ASUR 3Q16 PASSENGER TRAFFIC UP 8.58% YOY

 

Mexico City, October 18, 2016, Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR), (ASUR) the first privatized airport group in Mexico and operator of Cancún Airport and eight other airports in southeast Mexico, as well as a 50% JV partner in Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC, operator of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, today announced results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016.


3Q16 Highlights1:

·EBITDA2 increased by 19.85% to Ps.1,370.16 million
·Total passenger traffic was up 8.58%
·Total revenues increased by 8.44%, reflecting increases of 15.78% in aeronautical revenues and 23.65% in non-aeronautical revenues, partially offset by the 22.12% decline in construction services revenues
·Commercial revenues per passenger increased by 14.21% to Ps.94.57
·Operating profit increased by 20.46%
·EBITDA margin was 58.16% compared with 52.62% in 3Q15

·         Adjusted EBITDA margin3, excluding the effect of IFRIC12, was 71.09% compared with 70.47% in 3Q15

 

1.Unless otherwise stated, all financial figures discussed in this announcement are unaudited, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and represent comparisons between the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, and the equivalent three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015. Results are expressed in pesos. Tables state figures in thousands of pesos, unless otherwise noted. Passenger figures exclude transit and general aviation passengers. Commercial revenues include revenues from non-permanent ground transportation and parking lots. All U.S. dollar figures are calculated at the exchange rate of US$1.00 = Ps.19.3776.

 

2.EBITDA means net income before: provision for taxes, deferred taxes, profit sharing, non-ordinary items, participation in the results of associates, comprehensive financing cost and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income, as an indicator of our operating performance or as an alternative to cash flow as an indicator of liquidity. Our management believes that EBITDA provides a useful measure that is widely used by investors and analysts to evaluate our performance and compare it with other companies. EBITDA is not defined under U.S. GAAP or IFRS and may be calculated differently by different companies.

 

3.Adjusted EBITDA Margin excludes the effect of IFRIC12 with respect to the construction or improvements to concessioned assets, as explained in page 5 of this report. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated by dividing EBITDA by total revenues less construction services revenues. Like EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA Margin should not be considered as an indicator of our operating performance or as an alternative to cash flow as an indicator of liquidity and is not defined under U.S. GAAP or IFRS and may be calculated differently by different companies.

 

 

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Passenger Traffic

 

3Q16 total passenger traffic increased year-over-year by 8.58%, reflecting growth of 10.23% in domestic passenger traffic and 6.92% in international passenger traffic.

 

The 10.23% increase in domestic passenger traffic was driven by the majority of ASUR’s airports, with the exception of Minatitlán and Villahermosa where traffic declined by 12.79% and 1.36%, respectively.

 

The 6.92% growth in international passenger traffic resulted primarily from an increase of 7.50% in traffic at the Cancún airport.

 

Total passenger traffic for 9M16 increased by 7.63%, reflecting growth of 9.49% in domestic passenger traffic driven by the majority of ASUR’s airports, with the exception of Minatitlán and Villahermosa, which declined 7.62% and 4.07%, respectively. The 6.18% increase in international passenger traffic resulted primarily from a 6.77% increase at the Cancún airport.

 

Table I: Domestic Passengers (in thousands)

Airport 3Q15 3Q16

%

Change

9M15 9M16

%

Change

Cancún 1,839.6 2,059.8 11.97 4,523.7 5,047.9 11.59
Cozumel 27.6 41.3 49.64 73.6 104.6 42.12
Huatulco 144.7 146.1 0.97 390.7 400.8 2.59
Mérida 404.7 471.4 16.48 1,118.7 1,280.1 14.43
Minatitlán 64.1 55.9 (12.79) 182.5 168.6 (7.62)
Oaxaca 161.6 174.8 8.17 433.9 504.1 16.18
Tapachula 67.5 73.0 8.15 182.4 212.4 16.45
Veracruz 309.3 342.2 10.64 872.7 920.5 5.48
Villahermosa 315.6 311.3 (1.36) 903.4 866.6 (4.07)
TOTAL 3,334.7 3,675.8 10.23 8,681.6 9,505.6 9.49

Note: Passenger figures exclude transit and general aviation passengers.

 

 

Table II: International Passengers (in thousands)

Airport 3Q15 3Q16

%

Change

9M15 9M16

%

Change

Cancún 3,107.6 3,340.8 7.50 10,427.6 11,133.5 6.77
Cozumel 90.6 79.4 (12.36) 366.9 321.1 (12.48)
Huatulco 3.5 4.2 20.00 79.5 90.3 13.58
Mérida 31.3 46.4 48.24 88.5 122.5 38.42
Minatitlán 2.9 3.7 27.59 7.5 9.4 25.33
Oaxaca 18.2 14.4 (20.88) 49.9 44.3 (11.22)
Tapachula 2.8 3.1 10.71 8.4 8.5 1.19
Veracruz 24.3 20.5 (15.64) 63.9 57.0 (10.80)
Villahermosa 14.5 11.3 (22.07) 39.5 33.5 (15.19)
TOTAL 3,295.7 3,523.8 6.92 11,131.7 11,820.1 6.18

Note: Passenger figures exclude transit and general aviation passengers.

 

 

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Table III: Total Passengers (in thousands)

Airport 3Q15 3Q16

%

Change

9M15 9M16

%

Change

Cancún 4,947.2 5,400.6 9.16 14,951.3 16,181.4 8.23
Cozumel 118.2 120.7 2.12 440.5 425.7 (3.36)
Huatulco 148.2 150.3 1.42 470.2 491.1 4.44
Mérida 436.0 517.8 18.76 1,207.2 1,402.6 16.19
Minatitlán 67.0 59.6 (11.04) 190.0 178.0 (6.32)
Oaxaca 179.8 189.2 5.23 483.8 548.4 13.35
Tapachula 70.3 76.1 8.25 190.8 220.9 15.78
Veracruz 333.6 362.7 8.72 936.6 977.5 4.37
Villahermosa 330.1 322.6 (2.27) 942.9 900.1 (4.54)
TOTAL 6,630.4 7,199.6 8.58 19,813.3 21,325.7 7.63

Note: Passenger figures exclude transit and general aviation passengers.

 

 

Consolidated Results for 3Q16

 

Total revenues for 3Q16 rose 8.44% year-over-year to Ps.2,355.76 million, mainly due to increases of:

·15.78% in revenues from aeronautical services, mainly as a result of the 8.58% increase in passenger traffic; and

 

·23.65% in revenues from non-aeronautical services, principally reflecting the 24.11% increase in commercial revenues detailed below.

 

These increases were partially offset by the 22.12% decline in revenues from construction services that resulted from lower capital expenditures and other investments in concessioned assets during the period.

 

ASUR classifies commercial revenues as those derived from the following activities: duty-free stores, car rentals, retail operations, banking and currency exchange services, advertising, teleservices, non-permanent ground transportation, food and beverage operations, and parking lot fees.

 

Commercial revenues rose 24.11% year-over-year in 3Q16, principally due to an 8.58% increase in total passenger traffic. There were increases in revenues from the following activities:

 

·25.56% in retail operations;
·35.87% in food and beverage operations;
·18.38% in duty free;
·37.53% in other revenue;
·22.38% in car rental revenues;
·19.14% in banking and currency exchange services;
·10.32% in parking lot fees;
·18.37% in ground transportation;
·4.21% in advertising; and
·44.34% in teleservices.

 

 

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Retail and Other Commercial Space
Opened since September 30, 2015

Business Name Type Opening Date
Cancún      

Roger Leather Boutique

Retail December 2015  
US$ 10 Store Retail December 2015  
US$ 10 Store Retail December 2015  
Coconut’s Food & Beverage December 2015  
Starbucks Café Food & Beverage February 2016  
The Kitchen Counter by Wolfgang Puck Food & Beverage March 2016  
Pineda Covalin Retail June 2016  
Tienda de Conveniencia Retail July 2016  
Starbucks Café Food and beverage August 2016  
Tiendas Tropicales Retail August 2016  
Tiendas Tropicales Retail August 2016  
Tere Cazola Retail September 2016  
Ice Casa de Cambio Bank and Foreign September 2016  
Veracruz      
Sunglass Hut Retail December 2015  
NLG Services Salon Vip March 2016  
Star Island Café Food & Beverage March 2016  
Johnny Rocket Food & Beverage March 2016  
Cloe Retail March 2016  
Air Shop (kiosk) Retail June 2016  
Oaxaca      
Hertz Car Rental October 2015  
Huatulco  

 

 

 
Snack Bar Food & Beverage November 2015  

* Only includes new stores opened during the period and excludes remodelings or contract renewals.

 

 

Table IV: Commercial Revenues per Passenger for 3Q16

  3Q15 3Q16 % Change
Total Passengers (‘000) 6,676 7,254 8.66
Total Commercial Revenues 552,735 686,020 24.11
Commercial revenues from direct operations (1) 101,072 120,935 19.65
Commercial revenues excluding direct operations 451,663 565,085 25.11

 

 

 

 

  3Q15 3Q16 % Change
Total Commercial Revenue per Passenger 82.80 94.57 14.21
Commercial revenue from direct operations per passenger (1) 15.14 16.67 10.11
Commercial revenue per passenger (excluding direct operations) 67.65 77.90 15.13

Note: For purposes of this table, approximately 45,400 and 54,400 transit and general aviation passengers are included in 3Q15 and 3Q16, respectively.

 

(1)Represents ASUR’s operation of convenience stores in airports.

 

 

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Construction revenues and expenses: ASUR is required by IFRIC 12 to include in its income statement an income line reflecting the revenue from construction or improvements to concessioned assets made during the relevant period. During 3Q16, ASUR recognized Ps.428.52 million in revenues from “Construction Revenues,” a year-on-year decline of 22.12%, due to lower capital expenditures and fewer investments in concessioned assets. The same amount is recognized under the expense line, “Construction Costs,” because ASUR hires third parties to provide construction services.

 

Because equal amounts of Construction Revenues and Construction Costs have been included in ASUR's income statement as a result of the application of IFRIC 12, the amount of Construction Revenues does not have an impact on EBITDA, but it does have an impact on EBITDA margin, as the increase in revenues that relates to Construction Revenues does not result in a corresponding increase in EBITDA.

 

As a result, 3Q16 EBITDA Margin was 58.16% compared with 52.62% in 3Q15. Adjusted EBITDA Margin, however, which excludes the effect of IFRIC 12 with respect to the construction or improvements to concessioned assets, was 71.09% in 3Q16 compared with 70.47% in 3Q15.

 

Total operating costs and expenses for 3Q16 declined 2.31% year-over-year. The 22.12% decline in construction costs resulting from lower capital expenditures and fewer investments in concessioned assets during the period more than offset the following cost increases:

 

·16.37% in cost of services, mainly due to the Terminal 3 expansion and the higher cost of sales from convenience stores directly operated by ASUR;

 

·         20.15% in the technical assistance fee paid to ITA, resulting from the increase in EBITDA for the quarter (a factor in the calculation of the fee);

 

·16.77% in concession fees paid to the Mexican government, mainly due to an increase in regulated revenues (a factor in the calculation of the fee);

 

·14.55% in depreciation and amortization, resulting mainly from capitalized investments; and

 

·10.17% in administrative expenses, principally reflecting higher professional fees.

 

Excluding construction costs, operating costs and expenses rose 15.96% to Ps.691.81 million.

 

 

 

 

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Table V: Operating Costs and Expenses for 3Q16

  3Q15 3Q16 % Change
Cost of Services 298,053 346,841 16.37
Administrative 46,134 50,824 10.17
Technical Assistance 60,211 72,341 20.15
Concession Fees 74,572 87,075 16.77
Depreciation and Amortization 117,618 134,732 14.55
Operating Costs and Expenses Excluding Construction Costs 596,588 691,813 15.96
Construction Costs 550,225 428,519 (22.12)
TOTAL 1,146,813 1,120,332 (2.31)

 

 

Operating margin for the quarter was 52.44% compared with 47.21% in 3Q15, resulting from the 8.44% increase in revenues along with the 2.31% reduction in expenses.

 

Adjusted operating margin, which excludes the effect of IFRIC 12 with respect to the construction or improvements to concessioned assets, and is calculated as operating profit divided by total revenues less construction services revenues, was 64.10% in 3Q16 compared with 63.22% in 3Q15.

 

Comprehensive Financing Gain (Loss) for 3Q16 was a Ps.14.25 million loss, compared to a Ps.74.32 million loss in 3Q15. Interest expenses rose by Ps.7.43 million during the period, mainly due to the increase in interest rates. Interest income increased by Ps.10.92 million.

 

Furthermore, ASUR reported a foreign exchange loss of Ps.29.07 million in 3Q16, reflecting a 2.74% quarterly average depreciation of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar on ASUR’s lower foreign currency net liability position. This compared to a Ps.85.66 million loss in 3Q15 resulting from the 7.77% quarterly average Mexican peso depreciation during that period.

 

Table VI: Comprehensive Financing Result (Cost)

  3Q15 3Q16 Change % Change  
Interest income 35,738 46,652 10,914 30.54  
Interest expenses (24,393) (31,825) (7,432) 30.47  
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net (85,664) (29,073) 56,591        (66.06)  
Total (74,319) (14,246) 60,073 (80.83)  
           
                   

In addition, in 3Q16, ASUR recognized a Ps.110.64 million gain in stockholders’ equity resulting from the translation effect of Aerostar’s financial statements (which are denominated in U.S. dollars), relating to the valuation of the stockholders’ equity derived from the 2.74% depreciation of the peso against the U.S. dollar, between the close of 3Q16 and the close of 2Q16.

 

 

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Income (Loss) from Equity Investment in Joint Venture.

During 3Q16, our equity in the income of Aerostar, our joint venture with Highstar Capital IV and its affiliated funds, was a net gain of Ps.29.14 million. In addition, ASUR recorded a Ps.110.64 million gain in stockholders’ equity resulting from the translation effect of Aerostar’s financial statements (which are denominated in U.S. dollars), relating to the valuation of the shareholders’ equity derived from the 2.74% depreciation of the peso against the U.S. dollar, between the close of 2Q16 and the close of 3Q16. In 3Q15, ASUR reported a net gain of Ps.10.15 million from our equity in the income of Aerostar and a Ps.139.97 million gain in stockholders’ equity resulting from the translation effect of Aerostar’s financial statements relating to the valuation of the shareholders’ equity derived from the depreciation of the peso against the U.S. dollar.

 

During 3Q16, total passenger traffic at SJU airport increased 2.27% to 2,268,840 from 2,218,457 in 3Q15.

 

Income Taxes for 3Q16 increased by Ps.77.87 million year-over-year, principally due to the following factors:

 

·A Ps.101.85 million increase in the provision for income taxes, reflecting a higher taxable income base at the Veracruz and Cancun airports, as well as at Cancun Airport Services; and taxable income at Huatulco airport.

 

·A Ps.22.80 million decline in deferred income taxes largely reflecting the recognition of the effects of the 1.16% increase in inflation during 3Q16 on the fiscal tax balance.

 

Net income for 3Q16 increased by 29.91% to Ps.916.80 million, up from Ps.705.74 million in 3Q15. Earnings per common share for the quarter were Ps.3.0560 and earnings per ADS (EPADS) were US$1.5771 (one ADS represents ten series B common shares). This compares with earnings per share of Ps.2.3525 and EPADS of US$1.2140 for the same period last year. The higher net income principally reflects the 8.58% increase in passenger traffic. During 3Q16, ASUR reported a Ps.29.14 million gain corresponding to its participation in Aerostar, the joint venture to operate SJU airport, compared to a gain of Ps.10.15 million in 3Q15.

 

 

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Table VII: Summary of Consolidated Results for 3Q16

  3Q15 3Q16 % Change
Total Revenues 2,172,413 2,355,757 8.44
Aeronautical Services 999,306 1,157,026 15.78
Non-Aeronautical Services 622,882 770,212 23.65
Commercial Revenues 552,735 686,020 24.11
Total Revenues Excluding Construction Revenues 1,622,188 1,927,238 18.80
Construction Revenues 550,225 428,519 (22.12)
Operating Profit 1,025,600 1,235,425 20.46
Operating Margin 47.21% 52.44%                  11.08
Adjusted Operating Margin1 63.22% 64.10%                    1.39
EBITDA 1,143,218 1,370,157 19.85
EBITDA Margin 52.62% 58.16%                  10.52
Adjusted EBITDA Margin2 70.47% 71.09%                    0.88
Net Income 705,743 916,798 29.91
Earnings per Share 2.3525 3.0560 29.91
Earnings per ADS in US$ 1.2140 1.5771 29.91

Note: U.S. dollar figures are calculated at the exchange rate of US$1 = Ps.19.3776.

 

1.Adjusted Operating Margin excludes the effect of IFRIC12 with respect to the construction or improvements to concessioned assets, and is equal to operating profit divided by total revenues less construction services revenues.

 

2.Adjusted EBITDA Margin excludes the effect of IFRIC12 with respect to the construction or improvements to concessioned assets, and is calculated by dividing EBITDA by total revenues less construction services revenues.

 

 

Consolidated Results for 9M16

 

Total revenues for 9M16 increased year-over-year by 9.65% to Ps.6,676.90 million, mainly due to the following increases:

 

 

·14.42% in revenues from aeronautical services as a result of the 7.63% increase in passenger traffic during the period; and

 

·25.57% in revenues from non-aeronautical services, mainly due to the 26.80% increase in commercial revenues detailed below.

 

These increases were partially offset by the 24.82% decline in construction services due to lower capital investments made during the period.

 

 

Commercial revenues for 9M16 rose by 26.80% year-over-year, principally due to revenue increases in the following areas:

 

·         28.02% in retail operations;

·         23.03% in duty-free stores;

·         28.37% in food and beverage operations;

 

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·         44.28% in car rentals;

·44.77% in other income;

·         23.28% in banking and currency exchange services;

·         10.73% in parking lot fees;

·         13.67% in ground transportation services;

·3.60% in advertising; and
·25.05% in teleservices.

 

 

Table VIII: Commercial Revenues per Passenger for 9M15

( 9M15 9M16 % Change
Total Passengers (‘000) 19,962 21,491 7.66
Total Commercial Revenues 1,644,489 2,085,293 26.80
Commercial revenues from direct operations (1) 329,719 369,913 12.19
Commercial revenues excluding direct operations 1,314,770 1,715,380 30.47

 

 

 

  9M15 9M16 % Change
Total Commercial Revenue per Passenger 82.38 97.03 17.78
Commercial revenue from direct operations per passenger (1) 16.52 17.21 4.18
Commercial revenue per passenger (excluding direct operations) 65.86 79.82 21.20

 

Note: For purposes of this table, approximately 148,500 and 164,900 transit and general aviation passengers are included for 9M15 and 9M16, respectively.

 

(1)Represents ASUR’s operation of convenience stores in airports.

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses for 9M16 declined by 2.47% year-over-year, primarily due to the 24.82% reduction in construction costs resulting from lower capital expenditures and fewer investments in concessioned assets during the period, which more than offset the following cost increases:

 

·12.79% in cost of services, principally due to higher energy, security and maintenance expenses in connection with the Terminal 3 expansion, higher software license and professional fees, as well as increased office leases. Higher cost of sales from the convenience stores directly operated by ASUR also contributed to this increase;

 

 

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·17.65% in concession fees paid to the Mexican government, mainly due to an increase in regulated revenues (a factor in the calculation of the fee);

 

·         20.80% in technical assistance costs, reflecting the corresponding increase in EBITDA during the period;

 

·         12.66% in depreciation and amortization, resulting mainly from higher capitalized investments; and

 

·         6.41% in administrative expenses, principally reflecting higher professional fees, travel and security expenses.

 

 

Excluding construction costs, operating costs and expenses rose 13.67% to Ps.1,995.24 million.

 

 

Table IX: Operating Costs and Expenses for 9M16

  9M15 9M16 % Change
Cost of Services 860,948 971,076 12.79
Administrative 144,830 154,119 6.41
Technical Assistance 179,893 217,318 20.80
Concession Fees 219,889 258,698 17.65
Depreciation and Amortization 349,755 394,027 12.66
Operating Cost and Expenses Excluding Construction Costs 1,755,315 1,995,238 13.67
Construction Costs 1,268,181 953,430 (24.82)
TOTAL 3,023,496 2,948,668 (2.47)

 

 

Operating Margin in 9M16 was 55.84% compared with 50.35% in 9M15. This was mainly the result of the 9.65% increase in operating revenues combined with the 2.47% decline in expenses for the period.

 

Adjusted Operating Margin, which excludes the effect of IFRIC 12 with respect to the construction or improvements to concessioned assets, and is calculated as operating profit divided by total revenues less construction services revenues, was 65.14% in 9M16 compared with 63.59% in 9M15.

 

Comprehensive Financing Gain (Loss) for 9M16 was a Ps.44.10 million loss, compared to a Ps.109.41 million loss in 9M15, principally due to a Ps.79.98 million foreign exchange loss in 9M16 reflecting the 12.34% average depreciation of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar on ASUR’s foreign currency net liability position, as compared to a Ps.151.34 million foreign exchange loss in 9M15 resulting from the impact of the 14.68% average depreciation of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar on ASUR’s foreign currency net liability position.

 

 

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Interest income increased by Ps.17.90 million year-on-year, while interest expense rose by Ps.23.95 million, reflecting higher interest rates.

 

 

Table X: Comprehensive Financing Gain (Loss)

  9M15 9M16 Change % Change
Interest income 111,094 128,993 17,899 16.11
Interest expenses (69,161) (93,111) (23,950) 34.63
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net (151,338) (79,981) 71,357 (47.15)
Total (109,405) (44,099) 65,306 (59.69)

 

Furthermore, ASUR reported a Ps.250.35 million gain in stockholders’ equity resulting from the translation effect of Aerostar’s financial statements (which are denominated in U.S. dollars), relating to the valuation of the capital stock derived from the depreciation of the peso against the U.S. dollar.

 

Income (Loss) from Equity Investment in Joint Venture.

During 9M16, our equity from the income of the Aerostar joint venture was Ps.137.16 million. In addition, ASUR recorded a Ps.250.35 million gain in stockholders’ equity resulting from the translation effect of Aerostar’s financial statements (which are denominated in U.S. dollars), relating to the valuation of the capital stock derived from the depreciation of the peso against the U.S. dollar. In 9M15, ASUR reported a net gain of Ps.64.35 million from its equity in the income of Aerostar and a Ps.245.91 million gain in stockholders’ equity relating to the valuation of the capital stock derived from the appreciation of the peso against the U.S. dollar.

 

Total passenger traffic at SJU increased 3.68% in 9M16 to 6,923,233 passengers from 6,677,667 during 9M15.

 

Net income in 9M16 increased by 24.23% to Ps.2,711.76 million. Earnings per common share for the nine-month period were Ps.9.0392 and earnings per ADS (EPADS) were US$4.6648 (one ADS represents ten series B common shares). This compares with Ps.7.2763 per share and EPADS of US$3.7550 for 9M15.

 

Net income for 9M16 benefitted from the 7.63% increase in passenger traffic and reflects the Ps.137.16 million of equity in income corresponding to ASUR’s participation in Aerostar, the joint venture to operate SJU airport, compared to equity in income of Ps.64.35 million in 9M15.

 

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Table XI: Summary of Consolidated Results for 9M16

  9M15 9M16 Change
Total Revenues 6,089,441 6,676,900 9.65
Aeronautical Services 2,965,477 3,393,075 14.42
Non-Aeronautical Services 1,855,783 2,330,395 25.57
Commercial Revenues 1,644,489 2,085,293 26.80
Total Revenues Excluding Construction Revenues 4,821,260 5,723,470 18.71
Construction Revenues 1,268,181 953,430 (24.82)
Operating Profit 3,065,945 3,728,232 21.60
Operating Margin 50.35% 55.84%              10.90
Adjusted Operating Margin1 63.59% 65.14%               2.44
EBITDA 3,415,700 4,122,259 20.69
EBITDA Margin % 56.09% 61.74%             10.07
Adjusted EBITDA Margin2 70.85% 72.02%               1.66
Net Income 2,182,901 2,711,756 24.23
Earnings per Share 7.2763 9.0392 24.23
Earnings per ADS in US$ 3.7550 4.6648 24.23

Note: U.S. dollar figures are calculated at the exchange rate of US$1 = Ps.19.3776.

1.Adjusted Operating Margin excludes the effect of IFRIC12 with respect to the construction or improvements to concessioned assets, and is equal to operating profit divided by total revenues less construction services revenues.

 

2.Adjusted EBITDA Margin excludes the effect of IFRIC12 with respect to the construction or improvements to concessioned assets, and is calculated by dividing EBITDA by total revenues less construction services revenues.

 

 

Tariff Regulation

 

The Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation regulates the majority of ASUR’s activities by setting maximum rates, which represent the maximum possible revenues allowed per traffic unit at each airport.

 

ASUR’s regulated revenues for 9M16 were Ps.3,918.82 million, resulting in an annual average tariff per workload unit of Ps.157.09. ASUR’s regulated revenues accounted for approximately 58.68% of total income (excluding construction income) for the period.

 

Compliance with maximum rate regulations is reviewed by the Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation at the close of each year.

 

Balance Sheet

 

On September 30, 2016, airport concessions represented 69.43% of the Company’s total assets, with current assets representing 13.79% and other assets representing 16.78%.

 

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Cash and cash equivalents on September 30, 2016, were Ps.3,521.38 million, an increase of 68.96% from the Ps.2,084.16 million recorded on December 31, 2015.

 

Stockholders’ equity at the close of 3Q16 was Ps.21,687.15 million and total liabilities were Ps.6,264.21 million, representing 77.58% and 22.42% of total assets, respectively. Deferred liabilities represented 24.28% of ASUR’s total liabilities.

 

Total bank debt at September 30, 2016 was Ps.4,160.44 million, including Ps.5.74 million in accrued interest and commissions.

 

ASUR’s Cancún airport subsidiary has total bank loans of U.S.$215.0 million, comprised of two separate loans of US$107.5 million from each of BBVA Bancomer and Bank of America. The loans mature in 2022 and will amortize semi-annually from 2018 through 2022, pursuant to an agreed schedule.  The loans are denominated in U.S. dollars and charge interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 1.85%.  The loans are guaranteed by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. and were originally used to finance ASUR’s capital contribution and subordinated shareholder loan to Aerostar.

 

 

Capital Expenditures

 

During 3Q16, ASUR made investments of Ps.410.05 million as part of ASUR’s ongoing plan to modernize its airports pursuant to its master development plans. Capital expenditures for 9M16 totaled Ps.807.15 million.

 

 

3Q16 Earnings Conference Call

 

 

Day: Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM US ET; 9:00 AM Mexico City time 
Dial-in number: 1-800-818-6592 (US & Canada) and 1-719-457-2639 (International & Mexico) 
Access Code: 9099862
        Please dial in 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Replay: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 1:00 PM US ET, ending at midnight US ET on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Dial-in number: 1-877-870-5176 (US & Canada); 1-858-384-5517 (International & Mexico). Access Code: 9099862

 

 

 

 

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Analyst Coverage

In accordance with Mexican Stock Exchange Internal Rules Article 4.033.01, ASUR informs that the stock is covered by the following broker-dealers: Actinver Casa de Bolsa, Barclays, BBVA Bancomer, BofA Merril Lynch, Citi Investment Research, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Grupo Bursatil Mexicano, Grupo Financiero Interacciones, Grupo Financiero Monex, HSBC, Intercam Casa de Bolsa, Itau BBA, INVEX, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Morningstar, Santander Investment, Scotia Capital, UBS Casa de Bolsa and Vector.

 

Please note that any opinions, estimates or forecasts regarding the performance of ASUR issued by these analysts reflect their own views, and therefore do not represent the opinions, estimates or forecasts of ASUR or its management. Although ASUR may refer to or distribute such statements, this does not imply that ASUR agrees with or endorses any information, conclusions or recommendations included therein.

 

 

About ASUR:

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) is a Mexican airport operator with concessions to operate, maintain and develop the airports of Cancún, Mérida, Cozumel, Villahermosa, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Huatulco, Tapachula and Minatitlán in the southeast of México, as well as a 50% JV partner in Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC, operator of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport of Puerto Rico. The Company is listed both on the NYSE in the U.S., where it trades under the symbol ASR, and on the Mexican Bolsa, where it trades under the symbol ASUR. One ADS represents ten (10) Series B shares.

 

Some of the statements contained in this press release discuss future expectations or state other forward-looking information. Those statements are subject to risks identified in this press release and in ASUR’s filings with the SEC. Actual developments could differ significantly from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information is based on various factors and was derived using numerous assumptions. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except as may be required by applicable law, we do not have an obligation to update or revise them, whether as a result of new information, future or otherwise.

 

 

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V.
  By: /s/ ADOLFO CASTRO RIVAS
    Adolfo Castro Rivas
    Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Date: October 19, 2016