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Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2023

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) (“the Company” or “GAP”) reports its consolidated results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 (4Q23). Figures are unaudited and prepared following International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

Summary of Results 4Q23 vs. 4Q22

Company’s Financial Position:

4Q23 results were positive compared to 4Q22, with an increase in aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues, despite the 10.7% appreciation of the peso versus the U.S. dollar in the quarter, generating positive net cash flow from operating activities, which amounted to Ps. 3,054.2 million, a decrease of 8.5%. The Company reported a financial position of cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023, of Ps. 10,055.2 million. During 4Q23, the Company drew down a credit line of Ps. 1,500.0 million from Banco Santander México, S.A. The proceeds were used to refinance the credit with Scotiabank Inverlat for the same amount.

Passenger Traffic

During 4Q23, total passengers at the Company’s 14 airports increased by 380.9 thousand passengers, an increase of 2.5%, compared to 4Q22.

During 4Q23, the following new routes were opened:

Domestic:        
         
Airline Departure Arrival Opening date Frequencies
Aeromexico Aguascalientes Felipe Angeles October 5, 2023 1 daily
Aeromexico Guanajuato Felipe Angeles October 5, 2023 1 daily
Viva Aerobus Tijuana Puebla October 20, 2023 5 weekly
Viva Aerobus Guadalajara Felipe Angeles December 9, 2023 2 daily
Viva Aerobus Guadalajara Tulum December 16, 2023 3 weekly
Viva Aerobus Tijuana Tulum December 17, 2023 3 weekly
Viva Aerobus La Paz Monterrey December 23, 2023 2 weekly
Note: Frequencies can vary without prior notice.    
         
         
International        
Airline Departure Arrival Opening date Frequencies
Southwest Montego Bay Kansas City October 7, 2023 1 weekly
Southwest Los Cabos Kansas City October 7, 2023 1 weekly
Flair Puerto Vallarta Toronto October 29, 2023 4 weekly
Flair Puerto Vallarta Calgary November 1, 2023 6 weekly
United Airlines Montego Bay Denver November 4, 2023 1 weekly
WestJet Los Cabos Victoria November 9, 2023 1 weekly
Air Canada Los Cabos Montreal December 1, 2023 1 weekly
Norse Atlantic UK Montego Bay London Gatwick December 1, 2023 4 weekly
WestJet Los Cabos Abbotsford December 4, 2023 1 weekly
Viva Aerobus Bajío Dallas Fort Worth December 8, 2023 3 weekly
WestJet Puerto Vallarta Abbotsford December 9, 2023 1 weekly
Jetlines Canada Montego Bay Toronto December 9, 2023 3 weekly
Alaska Puerto Vallarta Las Vegas December 14, 2023 4 weekly
Alaska Los Cabos Las Vegas December 15, 2023 4 weekly
WestJet Puerto Vallarta Prince George December 16, 2023 1 weekly
Flair Puerto Vallarta Kitchener-Waterloo December 16, 2023 3 weekly
Note: Frequencies can vary without prior notice.  
               
Domestic Terminal Passengers – 14 airports (in thousands):  
Airport 4Q22 4Q23 Change 2022 2023 Change  
Guadalajara 3,185.9 3,107.8 (2.5 %) 11,155.2 12,502.9 12.1 %  
Tijuana * 2,129.8 2,118.8 (0.5 %) 8,102.9 8,870.4 9.5 %  
Los Cabos 708.0 721.5 1.9 % 2,577.8 2,965.7 15.0 %  
Puerto Vallarta 710.5 663.0 (6.7 %) 2,654.5 2,860.1 7.7 %  
Montego Bay 0.0 0.2 0.0 % 0.0 0.2 0.0 %  
Guanajuato 528.0 616.1 16.7 % 1,828.7 2,345.6 28.3 %  
Hermosillo 523.7 561.9 7.3 % 1,867.2 2,114.3 13.2 %  
Kingston 0.4 0.5 19.3 % 1.4 1.8 31.0 %  
Mexicali 373.8 421.9 12.9 % 1,292.5 1,596.7 23.5 %  
Morelia 198.9 186.7 (6.1 %) 673.2 795.8 18.2 %  
La Paz 267.2 287.8 7.7 % 1,053.9 1,102.0 4.6 %  
Aguascalientes 170.0 161.1 (5.2 %) 694.8 639.7 (7.9 %)  
Los Mochis 109.2 127.5 16.8 % 416.6 463.8 11.3 %  
Manzanillo 23.9 32.7 37.0 % 97.9 112.8 15.2 %  
Total 8,929.2 9,007.6 0.9 % 32,416.7 36,371.7 12.2 %  
*Cross Border Xpress (CBX) users are classified as international passengers.    
               
InternationalTerminal Passengers – 14 airports (in thousands):    
Airport 4Q22 4Q23 Change 2022 2023 Change  
Guadalajara 1,218.5 1,358.5 11.5 % 4,451.3 5,207.4 17.0 %  
Tijuana * 1,158.4 1,070.0 (7.6 %) 4,221.7 4,324.5 2.4 %  
Los Cabos 1,131.0 1,146.8 1.4 % 4,441.5 4,749.9 6.9 %  
Puerto Vallarta 966.6 1,066.2 10.3 % 3,554.2 3,930.0 10.6 %  
Montego Bay 1,130.3 1,248.5 10.5 % 4,356.1 5,211.7 19.6 %  
Guanajuato 206.9 229.7 11.1 % 774.5 875.2 13.0 %  
Hermosillo 19.6 20.5 4.6 % 78.1 75.5 (3.3 %)  
Kingston 432.3 407.3 (5.8 %) 1,560.7 1,746.3 11.9 %  
Mexicali 1.7 1.6 (4.2 %) 6.3 6.9 9.6 %  
Morelia 135.3 144.4 6.7 % 499.6 588.5 17.8 %  
La Paz 6.6 3.5 (46.8 %) 25.8 13.9 (46.2 %)  
Aguascalientes 64.3 74.0 15.0 % 234.5 288.3 22.9 %  
Los Mochis 1.6 1.6 1.7 % 7.4 6.9 (5.6 %)  
Manzanillo 15.6 18.6 19.0 % 67.9 67.7 (0.2 %)  
Total 6,488.7 6,791.2 4.7 % 24,279.7 27,092.8 11.6 %  
*CBX users are classified as international passengers.    
               
Total Terminal Passengers– 14 airports(in thousands):    
Airport 4Q22 4Q23 Change 2022 2023 Change  
Guadalajara 4,404.4 4,466.3 1.4 % 15,606.5 17,710.2 13.5 %  
Tijuana * 3,288.2 3,188.8 (3.0 %) 12,324.6 13,194.9 7.1 %  
Los Cabos 1,839.0 1,868.3 1.6 % 7,019.3 7,715.6 9.9 %  
Puerto Vallarta 1,677.0 1,729.2 3.1 % 6,208.7 6,790.1 9.4 %  
Montego Bay 1,130.3 1,248.6 10.5 % 4,356.1 5,211.9 19.6 %  
Guanajuato 734.8 845.8 15.1 % 2,603.2 3,220.8 23.7 %  
Hermosillo 543.3 582.4 7.2 % 1,945.4 2,189.9 12.6 %  
Kingston 432.7 407.8 (5.8 %) 1,562.1 1,748.1 11.9 %  
Mexicali 375.5 423.5 12.8 % 1,298.8 1,603.6 23.5 %  
Morelia 334.2 331.1 (0.9 %) 1,172.7 1,384.3 18.0 %  
La Paz 273.8 291.3 6.4 % 1,079.7 1,115.8 3.3 %  
Aguascalientes 234.3 235.1 0.3 % 929.3 928.0 (0.1 %)  
Los Mochis 110.7 129.1 16.6 % 424.0 470.7 11.0 %  
Manzanillo 39.5 51.3 29.9 % 165.8 180.5 8.9 %  
Total 15,417.9 15,798.8 2.5 % 56,696.4 63,464.4 11.9 %  
*CBX users are classified as international passengers.    
               
CBX Users (in thousands):    
Airport 4Q22 4Q23 Change 2022 2023 Change  
Tijuana 1,148.0 1,061.2 (7.6 %) 4,186.5 4,288.0 2.4 %  
               
Consolidated Results for the Fourth Quarter(in thousands of pesos):          
  4Q22 4Q23 Change  
Revenues        
Aeronautical services 4,710,033   4,486,752   (4.7 %)  
Non-aeronautical services 1,381,408   1,621,181   17.4 %  
Improvements to concession assets (IFRIC-12) 1,914,213   3,023,696   58.0 %  
Total revenues 8,005,654   9,131,629   14.1 %  
         
Operating costs        
Costs of services: 1,146,085   1,195,635   4.3 %  
Employee costs 376,708   451,452   19.8 %  
Maintenance 296,564   250,557   (15.5 %)  
Safety, security & insurance 168,203   188,135   11.8 %  
Utilities 121,656   121,268   (0.3 %)  
Business operated directly by us 49,759   70,254   41.2 %  
Other operating expenses 133,195   113,969   (14.4 %)  
         
Technical assistance fees 202,678   199,494   (1.6 %)  
Concession taxes 496,667   594,877   19.8 %  
Depreciation and amortization 597,987   686,722   14.8 %  
Cost of improvements to concession assets (IFRIC-12) 1,914,213   3,023,696   58.0 %  
Other (income) (6,344 ) (23,713 ) 273.8 %  
Total operating costs 4,351,286   5,676,711   30.5 %  
Income from operations 3,654,368   3,454,918   (5.5 %)  
Financial Result (750,104 ) (650,398 ) (13.3 %)  
Income before income taxes 2,904,263   2,804,520   (3.4 %)  
Income taxes (1,073,585 ) (547,436 ) (49.0 %)  
Net income 1,830,678   2,257,084   23.3 %  
Currency translation effect (141,530 ) (237,991 ) 68.2 %  
Cash flow hedges, net of income tax (37,573 ) (45,552 ) 21.2 %  
Remeasurements of employee benefit – net income tax 8,491   (16,849 ) (298.4 %)  
Comprehensive income 1,660,066   1,956,692   17.9 %  
Non-controlling interest (13,212 ) (8,301 ) (37.2 %)  
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest 1,646,855   1,948,391   18.3 %  
         
         
  4Q22 4Q23 Change  
EBITDA 4,252,355   4,141,640   (2.6 %)  
Comprehensive income 1,660,066   1,956,692   17.9 %  
Comprehensive income per share (pesos) 3.2646   3.8725   18.6 %  
Comprehensive income per ADS (US dollars) 1.9317   2.2915   18.6 %  
         
Operating income margin 45.6 % 37.8 % (17.1 %)  
Operating income margin (excluding IFRIC-12) 60.0 % 56.6 % (5.7 %)  
EBITDA margin 53.1 % 45.4 % (14.6 %)  
EBITDA margin (excluding IFRIC-12) 69.8 % 67.8 % (2.9 %)  
Costs of services and improvements / total revenues 38.2 % 46.2 % 20.9 %  
Cost of services / total revenues (excluding IFRIC-12) 18.8 % 19.6 % 4.0 %  
         
         

– Net income and comprehensive income per share for 4Q23 and 4Q22 were calculated based on 505,277,464 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively. U.S. dollar figures presented were converted from pesos to U.S. dollars at Ps. 16.8998 per U.S. dollar (the noon buying rate on December 29, 2023, as published by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board).
– For purposes of the consolidation of our Jamaican airports, the average three-month exchange rate of Ps. 17.5814 per U.S. dollar for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was used.

Revenues (4Q23 vs. 4Q22)

  4Q22 4Q23 Change
Businesses operated by third parties:      
Food and beverage 200,865 254,521 26.7 %
Car rentals 142,812 182,423 27.7 %
Duty-free 175,353 177,656 1.3 %
Retail 162,571 166,464 2.4 %
Other commercial revenues 29,469 93,964 218.9 %
Leasing of space 80,042 78,138 (2.4 %)
Time shares 59,245 59,737 0.8 %
Ground transportation 45,325 46,093 1.7 %
Communications and financial services 26,616 28,272 6.2 %
Total 922,299 1,087,267 17.9 %
       
Businesses operated directly by us:      
Car parking 154,210 178,918 16.0 %
Convenience stores 93,866 137,042 46.0 %
VIP lounges 104,579 112,634 7.7 %
Advertising 48,998 45,923 (6.3 %)
Total 401,654 474,516 18.1 %
Recovery of costs 57,456 59,397 3.4 %
Total Non-aeronautical Revenues 1,381,408 1,621,182 17.4 %
Figures are expressed in thousands of Mexican pesos.      

Total operating costs increased by Ps. 1,325.4 million, or 30.5%, compared to 4Q22, mainly due to the increase from costs of improvements to concession assets (IFRIC-12) by Ps. 1,109.5 million, an increase of Ps. 99.2 million, or 19.8%, in concession taxes, Ps. 88.7 million, or 14.8%, increase in depreciation and amortization, and an increase in the cost of services of Ps. 49.6 million, or 4.3% (excluding the cost of improvements to concession assets (IFRIC-12), operating costs increased Ps. 215.9 million, or 8.9%).

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1 Revenues from improvements to concession assets are recognized in accordance with International Financial Reporting Interpretation Committee 12 “Service Concession Arrangements” (IFRIC 12). However, this recognition does not have a cash impact or impact on the Company’s operating results. Amounts included as a result of the recognition of IFRIC 12 are related to construction of infrastructure in each quarter to which the Company has committed. This is in accordance with the Company’s Master Development Programs in Mexico and Capital Development Programs in Jamaica. All margins and ratios calculated using “Total Revenues” include revenues from improvements to concession assets (IFRIC 12), and, consequently, such margins and ratios may not be comparable to other ratios and margins, such as EBITDA margin, operating margin or other similar ratios that are calculated based on those results of the Company that do have a cash impact.

This increase in total operating costs was primarily due to the following factors:

Mexican airports:

The change in the cost of services during 4Q23 was mainly due to:

Jamaican Airports:

Operating income margin went from 45.6% in 4Q22 to 37.8% in 4Q23. Excluding the effects of IFRIC-12, the operating income margin went from 60.0% in 4Q22 to 56.6% in 4Q23. Income from operations decreased by Ps. 199.4 million, or 5.5%, compared to 4Q22.

EBITDA margin went from 53.1% in 4Q22 to 45.4% in 4Q23. Excluding the effects of IFRIC-12, EBITDA margin went from 69.8% in 4Q22 to 67.8% in 4Q23. The nominal value of EBITDA decreased by Ps. 110.7 million, or 2.6%, compared to 4Q22.

Financial result decreased by Ps. 99.7 million, or 13.3%, from a net expense of Ps. 750.1 million in 4Q22 to a net expense of Ps. 650.4 million in 4Q23. This change was mainly the result of:

In 4Q23, comprehensive income increased by Ps. 296.6 million, or 17.9%, compared to 4Q22. Mainly due to the decrease in the income before taxes by Ps. 526.1 million, and the decrease in the financial result of Ps. 99.7 million, this was offset by the decrease in revenues in dollars due to the appreciation of the peso by 10.7%, the decrease in income from the currency translation effect in Ps. 96.5 million, among others.

During 4Q23, net income increased by Ps. 426.4 million, or 23.3%, compared to 4Q22. Taxes for the period decreased by Ps. 526.1 million, income taxes decreased by Ps. 390.1 million and the benefit for deferred taxes increased by Ps. 136.0 million, mainly due to an increase in the inflation rate, from 1.4% in 4Q22 to 1.7% in 4Q23 and the application of tax losses of Ps. 28.1 million.

Consolidated Results for the Twelve Months (in thousands of pesos):      
  2022   2023   Change
Revenues      
Aeronautical services 17,336,734   19,267,395   11.1 %
Non-aeronautical services 5,197,238   6,165,429   18.6 %
Improvements to concession assets (IFRIC-12) 4,846,404   7,791,320   60.8 %
Total revenues 27,380,377   33,224,144   21.3 %
       
Operating costs      
Costs of services: 3,781,054   4,380,069   15.8 %
Employee costs 1,373,264   1,724,461   25.6 %
Maintenance 730,568   728,618   (0.3 %)
Safety, security & insurance 577,122   691,155   19.8 %
Business operated directly by us 474,032   485,265   2.4 %
Utilities 161,823   245,496   51.7 %
Other operating expenses 464,245   505,074   8.8 %
       
Technical assistance fees 756,648   851,320   12.5 %
Concession taxes 1,895,182   2,532,896   33.6 %
Depreciation and amortization 2,313,321   2,545,702   10.0 %
Cost of improvements to concession assets (IFRIC-12) 4,846,404   7,791,320   60.8 %
Other (income) (26,427 ) (15,875 ) (39.9 %)
Total operating costs 13,566,182   18,085,431   33.3 %
Income from operations 13,814,195   15,138,713   9.6 %
Financial Result (1,538,510 ) (2,377,022 ) 54.5 %
Income before income taxes 12,275,686   12,761,690   4.0 %
Income taxes (3,090,212 ) (3,072,090 ) (0.6 %)
Net income 9,185,474   9,689,600   5.5 %
Currency translation effect (488,316 ) (893,709 ) 83.0 %
 Cash flow hedges, net of income tax 100,966   (69,905 ) (169.2 %)
Remeasurements of employee benefit – net income tax 8,802   (15,932 ) (281.0 %)
Comprehensive income 8,806,926   8,710,054   (1.1 %)
Non-controlling interest (142,710 ) (68,820 ) (51.8 %)
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest 8,664,216   8,641,234   (0.3 %)
       
       
  2022   2023   Change
EBITDA 16,127,515   17,684,415   9.7 %
Comprehensive income 8,806,926   8,710,054   (1.1 %)
Comprehensive income per share (pesos) 17.3191   17.2382   (0.5 %)
Comprehensive income per ADS (US dollars) 10.2481   10.2002   (0.5 %)
       
Operating income margin 50.5 % 45.6 % (9.7 %)
Operating income margin (excluding IFRIC-12) 61.3 % 59.5 % (2.9 %)
EBITDA margin 58.9 % 53.2 % (9.6 %)
EBITDA margin (excluding IFRIC-12) 71.6 % 69.5 % (2.8 %)
Costs of services and improvements / total revenues 31.5 % 36.6 % 16.3 %
Cost of services / total revenues (excluding IFRIC-12) 16.8 % 17.2 % 2.6 %
       
       

– Net income and comprehensive income per share for 2023 and 2022 were calculated based on 505,277,464 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively. U.S. dollar figures presented were converted from pesos to U.S. dollars at a rate of Ps. 16.8998 per U.S. dollar (the noon buying rate on December 29, 2023, as published by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board).
– For purposes of the consolidation of the airports in Jamaica, the average twelve-month exchange rate of Ps. 17.7665 per U.S. dollar for the nine months ended December 31, 2023, was used.

Revenues (2023 vs. 2022)

  2022 2023 Change
Businesses operated by third parties:      
Food and beverage 778,517 1,002,882 28.8 %
Duty-free 711,291 761,479 7.1 %
Retail 614,011 698,167 13.7 %
Car rentals 541,715 610,226 12.6 %
Leasing of space 305,841 348,650 14.0 %
Time shares 238,213 226,322 (5.0 %)
Other commercial revenues 155,262 206,153 32.8 %
Ground transportation 171,790 178,400 3.8 %
Communications and financial services 104,767 116,512 11.2 %
Total 3,621,406 4,148,791 14.6 %
       
Businesses operated directly by us:      
Car parking 548,862 706,923 28.8 %
Convenience stores 322,929 496,943 53.9 %
VIP lounges 374,038 432,481 15.6 %
Advertising 106,583 151,737 42.4 %
Total 1,352,412 1,788,084 32.2 %
Recovery of costs 223,420 228,554 2.3 %
Total Non-aeronautical Revenues 5,197,238 6,165,429 18.6 %
Figures are expressed in thousands of Mexican pesos.      

2 Revenues from improvements to concession assets are recognized in accordance with International Financial Reporting Interpretation Committee 12 “Service Concession Arrangements” (IFRIC 12), but this recognition does not have a cash impact or an impact on the Company’s operating results. Amounts included as a result of the recognition of IFRIC 12 are related to construction of infrastructure in each quarter to which the Company has committed in accordance with the Company’s Master Development Programs in Mexico and Capital Development Program in Jamaica. All margins and ratios calculated using “Total Revenues” include revenues from improvements to concession assets (IFRIC 12), and, consequently, such margins and ratios may not be comparable to other ratios and margins, such as EBITDA margin, operating margin or other similar ratios that are calculated based on those results of the Company that do have a cash impact.

Total operating costs increased by Ps. 4,519.2 million, or 33.3%, compared to 2022, mainly due to a Ps. 2,244.9 million, or 60.8% increase in the cost of improvements to the concession assets (IFRIC-12), a combined Ps. 732.4 million, or 32.6%, increase in concession taxes and technical assistance fees, a Ps. 599.0 million, or 15.8%, increase in cost of services, and a Ps. 232.4 million, or 10.0%, increase in depreciation and amortization (excluding the cost of improvements to concession assets, operating costs increased Ps. 1,574.3 million, or 18.1%).

This increase in total operating costs was composed primarily of the following factors:

Mexican Airports:

The change in the cost of services during 2023 was mainly due to:

Jamaican Airports:

Operating margin went from 50.5% in 2022 to 45.6% in 2023. Excluding the effects of IFRIC-12, the operating margin went from 61.3% in 2022 to 59.5% in 2023. Operating income increased by Ps. 1,324.5 million, or 9.6%, compared to 2022.

EBITDA margin went from 58.9% in 2022 to 53.2% in 2023. Excluding the effects of IFRIC-12, EBITDA margin went from 71.6% in 2022 to 69.5% in 2023. The nominal value of EBITDA increased Ps. 1,556.9 million, or 9.7%, compared to 2022.

Financial cost increased by Ps. 838.5 million, or 54.5%, from a net expense of Ps. 1,538.5 million in 2022 to a net expense of Ps. 2,377.0 million in 2023. This change was mainly the result of:

In 2023, comprehensive income decreased by Ps. 96.9 million, or 1.1%, compared to 2022. Income before taxes increased by Ps. 486.0 million, mainly due to the increase in traffic and the commercial strategy. However, net and comprehensive income decreased mainly due to the decrease of the effect of foreign currency translation in Ps. 405.4 million, and a decrease in cash flow hedges for Ps. 170.9 million.

During 2023, net income increased by Ps. 504.1 million, or 5.5%, compared to 2022. Taxes for the period decreased by Ps. 18.1 million, due to a decrease of income taxes by Ps. 233.0 million, and the benefit for deferred taxes decreased by Ps. 214.8 million, mainly due to the inflation rate, from 7.8% in 2022 to 4.7% in 2023.

Statement of Financial Position

Total assets as of December 31, 2023, increased by Ps. 6,939.5 million compared to December 31, 2022, primarily due to the following items: (i) a Ps. 8,736.8 million increase in net improvements to concession assets, (ii) a Ps. 630.9 million increase in other current assets, (iii) a Ps. 527.6 million increase in deferred income taxes. This increase was partially offset by a decrease of (i) Ps. 2,316.3 million in cash and cash equivalents (ii) a Ps. 889.7 million decrease in airport concessions, and (iii) a Ps. 117.1 million decrease in account receivables, among others.

Total liabilities as of December 31, 2023, increased by Ps. 5,822.9 million compared to December 31, 2022. This increase was primarily due to the following items: (i) issuance of Ps. 4,798.0 million (net) in long-term debt securities, and (ii) Ps. 1,424.4 million in bank loans. This increase was partially offset by a decrease of (i) Ps. 153.6 million in deferred taxes and (ii) Ps. 102.5 million in accounts payable, among others.

Recent events

Company Description

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) operates 12 airports throughout Mexico’s Pacific region, including the major cities of Guadalajara and Tijuana, the four tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, La Paz and Manzanillo, and six other mid-sized cities: Hermosillo, Guanajuato, Morelia, Aguascalientes, Mexicali and Los Mochis. In February 2006, GAP’s shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “PAC” and on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GAP”. In April 2015, GAP acquired 100% of Desarrollo de Concesiones Aeroportuarias, S.L., which owns a majority stake in MBJ Airports Limited, a company operating Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica. In October 2018, GAP entered into a concession agreement for the operation of Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica, and took control of the operation in October 2019.

This press release contains references to EBITDA, a financial performance measure not recognized under IFRS and which does not purport to be an alternative to IFRS measures of operating performance or liquidity. We caution investors not to place undue reliance on non-GAAP financial measures such as EBITDA, as these have limitations as analytical tools and should be considered as a supplement to, not a substitute for, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with IFRS.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts and are based on management’s current view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance, and financial results. The words “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “plans” and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations, and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity, or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to several risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends, or results will occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

In accordance with Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Article 42 of the “Ley del Mercado de Valores”, GAP has implemented a “whistleblower” program, which allows complainants to anonymously and confidentially report suspected activities that involve criminal conduct or violations. The telephone number in Mexico, facilitated by a third party responsible for collecting these complaints, is 800 04 ETICA (38422) or WhatsApp +52 55 6538 5504. The website is www.lineadedenunciagap.com or by email at denuncia@lineadedenunciagap.com. GAP’s Audit Committee will be notified of all complaints for immediate investigation.

Exhibit A: Operating results by airport(in thousands of pesos):    
Airport 4Q22 4Q23 Change 2022 2023 Change  
Guadalajara              
Aeronautical services 1,265,273   1,221,327   (3.5 %) 4,562,120 5,266,036 15.4 %  
Non-aeronautical services 232,363   281,553   21.2 % 877,101 1,041,913 18.8 %  
Improvements to concession assets (IFRIC 12) 974,895   2,571,411   163.8 % 2,474,815 4,271,868 72.6 %  
Total Revenues 2,472,531   4,074,290   64.8 % 7,914,036 10,579,817 33.7 %  
Operating income 1,097,981   1,116,502   1.7 % 3,897,415 4,619,800 18.5 %  
EBITDA 1,207,186   1,234,958   2.3 % 4,336,833 5,079,356 17.1 %  
               
Tijuana              
Aeronautical services 796,921   711,579   (10.7 %) 2,690,693 2,915,378 8.4 %  
Non-aeronautical services 143,401   153,225   6.9 % 532,955 622,543 16.8 %  
Improvements to concession assets (IFRIC 12) 494,906   28,416   (94.3 %) 751,422 450,925 (40.0 %)  
Total Revenues 1,435,229   893,221   (37.8 %) 3,975,071 3,988,846 0.3 %  
Operating income 668,295   575,789   (13.8 %) 2,227,358 2,294,571 3.0 %  
EBITDA 761,983   699,102   (8.3 %) 2,569,032 2,716,312 5.7 %  
               
Los Cabos              
Aeronautical services 710,108   644,341   (9.3 %) 2,711,345 2,932,155 8.1 %  
Non-aeronautical services 282,230   301,161   6.7 % 1,093,300 1,169,048 6.9 %  
Improvements to concession assets (IFRIC 12) 435,097   (372,652 ) (185.6 %) 624,893 376,172 (39.8 %)  
Total Revenues 1,427,435   572,850   (59.9 %) 4,429,538 4,477,375 1.1 %  
Operating income 727,865   651,736   (10.5 %) 2,739,855 2,851,985 4.1 %  
EBITDA 805,201   734,366   (8.8 %) 3,041,907 3,178,753 4.5 %  
               
Puerto Vallarta              
Aeronautical services 615,741   570,984   (7.3 %) 2,278,063 2,492,164 9.4 %  
Non-aeronautical services 124,638   129,906   4.2 % 524,261 561,976 7.2 %  
Improvements to concession assets (IFRIC 12) (73,915 ) 505,153   (783.4 %) 523,993 1,715,824 227.5 %  
Total Revenues 666,464   1,206,043   81.0 % 3,326,317 4,769,964 43.4 %  
Operating income 515,458   485,762   (5.8 %) 1,992,569 2,137,339 7.3 %  
EBITDA 568,457   551,644   (3.0 %) 2,189,362 2,367,508 8.1 %  
               
Montego Bay              
Aeronautical services 412,894   414,279   0.3 % 1,689,682 1,804,975 6.8 %  
Non-aeronautical services 179,487   202,326   12.7 % 693,603 800,061 15.3 %  
Improvements to concession assets (IFRIC 12) 39,512   127,108   221.7 % 109,715 206,137 87.9 %  
Total Revenues 631,893   743,714   17.7 % 2,493,001 2,811,173 12.8 %  
Operating income 171,028   182,467   6.7 % 1,122,272 895,296 (20.2 %)  
EBITDA 320,264   297,869   (7.0 %) 1,613,348 1,363,265 (15.5 %)  
               
               
Exhibit A: Operating results by airport (in thousands of pesos):    
Airport 4Q22 4Q23 Change 2022 2023 Change  
Guanajuato              
Aeronautical services 212,278   216,583   2.0 % 760,779 923,323 21.4 %  
Non-aeronautical services 41,539   47,036   13.2 % 154,845 182,829 18.1 %  
Improvements to concession assets (IFRIC 12) 1,927   (27,098 ) (1506.3 %) 33,868 185,069 446.4 %  
Total Revenues 255,744   236,521   (7.5 %) 949,492 1,291,221 36.0 %  
Operating income 167,207   181,575   8.6 % 605,139 761,752 25.9 %  
EBITDA 187,749   203,249   8.3 % 686,013 849,651 23.9 %  
               
Hermosillo              
Aeronautical services 128,082   142,349   11.1 % 457,013 525,222 14.9 %  
Non-aeronautical services 23,212   30,175   30.0 % 79,181 98,269 24.1 %  
Improvements to concession assets (IFRIC 12) 23,541   (5,760 ) (124.5 %) 74,231 37,558 (49.4 %)  
Total Revenues 174,835   166,764   (4.6 %) 610,425 661,049 8.3 %  
Operating income 77,278   107,262   38.8 % 275,292 337,981 22.8 %  
EBITDA 99,364   132,466   33.3 % 361,404 437,251 21.0 %  
               
Others(1)              
Aeronautical services 568,737   565,310   (0.6 %) 2,187,038 2,408,141 10.1 %  
Non-aeronautical services 105,843   109,856   3.8 % 415,587 437,237 5.2 %  
Improvements to concession assets (IFRIC 12) (1,694 ) 197,118   (11733.1 %) 253,466 547,767 116.1 %  
Total Revenues 672,886   872,284   29.6 % 2,856,091 3,393,147 18.8 %  
Operating income 161,229   173,103   7.4 % 692,047 785,604 13.5 %  
EBITDA 235,167   267,170   13.6 % 976,699 1,125,732 15.3 %  
               
Total              
Aeronautical services 4,710,034   4,486,752   (4.7 %) 17,336,734 19,267,395 11.1 %  
Non-aeronautical services 1,132,712   1,255,239   10.8 % 4,370,832 4,913,874 12.4 %  
Improvements to concession assets (IFRIC 12) 1,894,268   3,023,696   59.6 % 4,846,404 7,791,320 60.8 %  
Total Revenues 7,737,013   8,765,687   13.3 % 26,553,970 31,972,589 20.4 %  
Operating income 3,586,336   3,474,197   (3.1 %) 13,551,947 14,684,327 8.4 %  
EBITDA 4,185,372   4,120,824   (1.5 %) 15,774,599 17,117,829 8.5 %  
(1) Others include the operating results of the Aguascalientes, La Paz, Los Mochis, Manzanillo, Mexicali, Morelia, and Kingston airports.  
               
Exhibit B: Consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31 (in thousands of pesos):  
  2022   2023   Change %  
Assets          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents 12,371,464   10,055,211   (2,316,253 ) (18.7 %)  
Trade accounts receivable – Net 2,368,342   2,251,229   (117,113 ) (4.9 %)  
Other current assets 771,974   1,402,959   630,985   81.7 %  
Total current assets 15,511,780   13,709,399   (1,802,381 ) (11.6 %)  
           
Advanced payments to suppliers 2,564,880   2,105,833   (459,047 ) (17.9 %)  
Machinery, equipment and improvements to leased buildings – Net 3,928,258   4,552,283   624,025   15.9 %  
Improvements to concession assets – Net 20,260,493   28,997,244   8,736,751   43.1 %  
Airport concessions – Net 9,668,698   8,778,988   (889,710 ) (9.2 %)  
Rights to use airport facilities – Net 1,135,009   1,461,100   326,091   28.7 %  
Deferred income taxes – Net 6,810,168   7,337,813   527,645   7.7 %  
Other non-current assets 626,055   502,198   (123,857 ) (19.8 %)  
Total assets 60,505,341   67,444,859   6,939,517   11.5 %  
           
Liabilities          
Current liabilities 6,919,970   12,085,579   5,165,609   74.6 %  
Long-term liabilities 33,757,326   34,414,633   657,307   1.9 %  
Total liabilities 40,677,296   46,500,212   5,822,916   14.3 %  
           
Stockholders’ Equity          
Common stock 8,197,536   8,197,536     0.0 %  
Legal reserve 34,076   478,185   444,109   1303.3 %  
Retained earnings 9,187,597   8,787,568   (400,029 ) (4.4 %)  
Reserve for share repurchase 2,499,473   2,500,000   527   0.0 %  
Repurchased shares (1,999,987 )   1,999,987   (100.0 %)  
Foreign currency translation reserve 575,534   (240,307 ) (815,841 ) (141.8 %)  
Remeasurements of employee benefit – Net 14,013   (1,919 ) (15,932 ) (113.7 %)  
Cash flow hedges- Net 130,624   60,720   (69,904 ) (53.5 %)  
Total controlling interest 18,638,866   19,781,783   1,142,917   6.1 %  
Non-controlling interest 1,189,179   1,162,864   (26,314 ) (2.2 %)  
Total stockholder’s equity 19,828,045   20,944,647   1,116,603   5.6 %  
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity 60,505,341   67,444,859   6,939,518   11.5 %  
The non-controlling interest corresponds to the 25.5% stake held in the Montego Bay airport by Vantage Airport Group Limited (“Vantage”).  
Exhibit C: Consolidated statement of cash flows (in thousands of pesos):  
  4Q22 4Q23 Change 2022   2023   Change
Cash flows from operating activities:            
Consolidated net income 1,830,679   2,257,084   23.3 % 9,185,474   9,689,600   5.5 %
             
Postemployment benefit costs 9,610   11,815   22.9 % 35,532   45,501   28.1 %
Allowance expected credit loss 15,633   1,030   (93.4 %) 41,444   29,395   (29.1 %)
Depreciation and amortization 597,987   686,722   14.8 % 2,313,321   2,545,702   10.0 %
Loss on sale of machinery, equipment and improvements to leased assets 10,359   (817 ) (107.9 %) 14,232   (668 ) (104.7 %)
Interest expense 697,893   642,642   (7.9 %) 2,356,116   3,439,276   46.0 %
Provisions (14,179 ) 4,908   (134.6 %) 3,285   22,986   599.8 %
Income tax expense 1,073,585   547,436   (49.0 %) 3,090,212   3,072,090   (0.6 %)
Unrealized exchange loss 28,227   (28,229 ) (200.0 %) (261,258 ) (311,969 ) 19.4 %
Net (gain) on derivative financial instruments (39 )   (100.0 %) (6,967 )   (100.0 %)
  4,249,754   4,122,591   (3.0 %) 16,771,387   18,531,914   10.5 %
Changes in working capital:            
(Increase) decrease in            
Trade accounts receivable (526,351 ) (201,310 ) (61.8 %) (705,576 ) 50,837   (107.2 %)
Recoverable tax on assets and other assets 305,332   (257,260 ) (184.3 %) 601,434   (469,839 ) (178.1 %)
Increase (decrease)            
Concession taxes payable 105,468   207,078   96.3 % (10,719 ) 374,872   (3597.2 %)
Accounts payable (24,986 ) 65,830   (363.5 %) 220,010   (51,011 ) (123.2 %)
Cash generated by operating activities 4,109,217   3,936,929   (4.2 %) 16,876,535   18,436,773   9.2 %
Income taxes paid (772,133 ) (882,708 ) 14.3 % (4,356,833 ) (4,501,917 ) 3.3 %
Net cash flows provided by operating activities 3,337,084   3,054,221   (8.5 %) 12,519,703   13,934,856   11.3 %
             
Cash flows from investing activities:            
Machinery, equipment and improvements to concession assets (2,938,891 ) (2,801,045 ) (4.7 %) (8,431,106 ) (10,444,346 ) 23.9 %
Cash flows from sales of machinery and equipment 3,295   1,742   (47.1 %) 5,198   3,535   (32.0 %)
Other investment activities 25,102   (1,101 ) (104.4 %) (56,475 ) (36,552 ) (35.3 %)
Business acquisition     0.0 %   (614,792 ) 100.0 %
Net cash used by investment activities (2,910,494 ) (2,800,404 ) (3.8 %) (8,482,383 ) (11,092,156 ) 30.8 %
             
Cash flows from financing activities:            
Dividends declared and paid (3,637,998 ) (3,749,158 ) 3.1 % (7,313,743 ) (7,498,317 ) 2.5 %
Dividends declared and paid non-controlling interest 1,093   (135,914 ) (12534.9 %) (153,959 ) (135,914 ) 11.7 %
Bond certificates issued     0.0 % 7,757,588   5,400,000   (30.4 %)
Bond certificates paid (2,300,000 )   (100.0 %) (3,800,000 ) (602,000 ) (84.2 %)
Bank loans paid (79,930 ) (1,570,819 ) 1865.2 % (4,039,007 ) (1,642,132 ) (59.3 %)
Banks loans 3,000,000   1,494,341   (50.2 %) 6,872,783   3,715,459   (45.9 %)
Repurchase of shares     0.0 % (1,999,987 )   (100.0 %)
Interest capitalized on financial loans   (342,554 ) 100.0 %   (342,554 ) 100.0 %
Interest paid (703,379 ) (634,052 ) (9.9 %) (2,227,888 ) (3,661,981 ) 64.4 %
Interest paid on lease (1,326 ) (1,148 ) (13.4 %) (5,391 ) (4,805 ) (10.9 %)
Payments of obligations for leasing (4,173 ) (4,454 ) 6.7 % (16,099 ) (17,517 ) 8.8 %
Net cash flows used in financing activities (3,725,713 ) (4,943,758 ) 32.7 % (4,925,704 ) (4,789,761 ) (2.8 %)
             
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash held (486,981 ) 291,081   (159.8 %) (73,034 ) (369,192 ) 405.5 %
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (3,786,104 ) (4,398,860 ) 16.2 % (961,413 ) (2,316,253 ) 140.9 %
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 16,157,567   14,454,072   (10.5 %) 13,332,877   12,371,464   (7.2 %)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 12,371,464   10,055,211   (18.7 %) 12,371,464   10,055,211   (18.7 %)
             
             
Exhibit D: Consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income (in thousands of pesos):     
  4Q22 4Q23 Change 2022   2023   Change  
Revenues              
Aeronautical services 4,710,033   4,486,752   (4.7 %) 17,336,734   19,267,395   11.1 %  
Non-aeronautical services 1,381,408   1,621,181   17.4 % 5,197,238   6,165,429   18.6 %  
Improvements to concession assets (IFRIC-12) 1,914,213   3,023,696   58.0 % 4,846,404   7,791,320   60.8 %  
Total revenues 8,005,654   9,131,629   14.1 % 27,380,377   33,224,144   21.3 %  
               
Operating costs              
Costs of services: 1,146,085   1,195,635   4.3 % 3,781,054   4,380,069   15.8 %  
Employee costs 376,708   451,452   19.8 % 1,373,264   1,724,461   25.6 %  
Maintenance 296,564   250,557   (15.5 %) 730,568   728,618   (0.3 %)  
Safety, security & insurance 168,203   188,135   11.8 % 577,122   691,155   19.8 %  
Utilities 121,656   121,268   (0.3 %) 474,032   485,265   2.4 %  
Business operated directly by us 49,759   70,254   41.2 % 161,823   245,496   51.7 %  
Other operating expenses 133,195   113,969   (14.4 %) 464,245   505,074   8.8 %  
               
Technical assistance fees 202,678   199,494   (1.6 %) 756,648   851,320   12.5 %  
Concession taxes 496,667   594,877   19.8 % 1,895,182   2,532,896   33.6 %  
Depreciation and amortization 597,987   686,722   14.8 % 2,313,321   2,545,702   10.0 %  
Cost of improvements to concession assets (IFRIC-12) 1,914,213   3,023,696   58.0 % 4,846,404   7,791,320   60.8 %  
Other (income) (6,344 ) (23,713 ) 273.8 % (26,427 ) (15,875 ) (39.9 %)  
Total operating costs 4,351,286   5,676,711   30.5 % 13,566,182   18,085,431   33.3 %  
Income from operations 3,654,368   3,454,918   (5.5 %) 13,814,195   15,138,713   9.6 %  
Financial Result (750,104 ) (650,398 ) (13.3 %) (1,538,510 ) (2,377,022 ) 54.5 %  
Income before income taxes 2,904,263   2,804,520   (3.4 %) 12,275,686   12,761,690   4.0 %  
Income taxes (1,073,585 ) (547,436 ) (49.0 %) (3,090,212 ) (3,072,090 ) (0.6 %)  
Net income 1,830,678   2,257,084   23.3 % 9,185,474   9,689,600   5.5 %  
Currency translation effect (141,530 ) (237,991 ) 68.2 % (488,316 ) (893,709 ) 83.0 %  
Cash flow hedges, net of income tax (37,573 ) (45,552 ) 21.2 % 100,966   (69,905 ) (169.2 %)  
Remeasurements of employee benefit – net income tax 8,491   (16,849 ) (298.4 %) 8,802   (15,932 ) (281.0 %)  
Comprehensive income 1,660,066   1,956,692   17.9 % 8,806,926   8,710,054   (1.1 %)  
Non-controlling interest (13,212 ) (8,301 ) (37.2 %) (142,710 ) (68,820 ) (51.8 %)  
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest 1,646,855   1,948,391   18.3 % 8,664,216   8,641,234   (0.3 %)  
The non-controlling interest corresponds to the 25.5% stake held in the Montego Bay airport by Vantage Airport Group Limited (“Vantage”).  
Exhibit E: Consolidated stockholders’ equity (in thousands of pesos):  
  Common Stock Legal Reserve Reserve for Share Repurchase Repurchased Shares Retained Earnings Other comprehensive income Total controlling interest Non-controlling interest Total Stockholders’ Equity  
Balance as of January 1, 2022 170,381 1,592,551   5,531,292   (3,000,036 ) 13,925,091   1,069,102   19,288,380   1,140,220   20,428,600    
Legal Reserve cancellation (1,558,475 )     1,558,475            
Capitalization of retained earnings 8,027,155       (8,027,155 )          
Dividends declared       (7,313,743 )   (7,313,743 )   (7,313,743 )  
Repurchased share cancellation   (3,000,036 ) 3,000,036              
Reserve for share purchase   (31,782 )   31,782            
Dividends declared non-controlling interest             (93,751 ) (93,751 )  
Repurchased share     (1,999,987 )     (1,999,987 )   (1,999,987 )  
Comprehensive income:                    
Net income       9,013,147     9,013,147   172,327   9,185,475    
Foreign currency translation reserve         (458,699 ) (458,699 ) (29,617 ) (488,316 )  
Remeasurements of employee benefit – Net         8,802   8,802     8,802  
Reserve for cash flow hedges – Net of income tax         100,966   100,966     100,966    
Balance as of December 31, 2022 8,197,536 34,076   2,499,473   (1,999,987 ) 9,187,597   720,171   18,638,866   1,189,179   19,828,052    
Legal reserve cancellation 444,109       (444,109 )          
Dividends declared       (7,498,318 )   (7,498,318 )   (7,498,318 )  
Cancellation repurchased shares   (1,999,987 ) 1,999,987              
Reserve for share purchase   2,000,514     (2,000,514 )          
Dividends declared non-controlling interest             (95,135 ) (95,135 )  
Comprehensive income:                    
Net income       9,542,912     9,542,912   146,688   9,689,600    
Foreign currency translation reserve         (815,841 ) (815,841 ) (77,868 ) (893,709 )  
Remeasurements of employee benefit – Net         (15,932 ) (15,932 )   (15,932 )  
Reserve for cash flow hedges – Net of income tax         (69,905 ) (69,905 )   (69,905 )  
Balance as of December 31, 2023 8,197,536 478,185   2,500,000     8,787,568   (181,508 ) 19,781,783   1,162,863   20,944,646    
For presentation purposes, the 25.5% stake in Desarrollo de Concesiones Aeroportuarias, S.L. (“DCA”) held by Vantage appears in the Stockholders’ Equity of the Company as a non-controlling interest.  

As a part of the adoption of IFRS, the effects of inflation on common stock recognized under Mexican Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) through December 31, 2007, were reclassified as retained earnings because accumulated inflation recognized under MFRS is not considered hyperinflationary according to IFRS. For Mexican legal and tax purposes, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V., as an individual entity, will continue preparing separate financial information under MFRS. Therefore, for any transaction between the Company and its shareholders related to stockholders’ equity, the Company must take into consideration the accounting balances prepared under MFRS as an individual entity and determine the tax impact under tax laws applicable in Mexico, which requires the use of MFRS. For purposes of reporting to stock exchanges, the consolidated financial statements will continue to be prepared in accordance with IFRS, as issued by the IASB.

Exhibit F: Other operating data:  
  4Q22 4Q23 Change 2022 2023 Change
Total passengers 15,417.9 15,798.8 2.5 % 56,696.4 63,464.4 11.9 %
Total cargo volume (in WLUs) 662.3 674.6 1.9 % 2,578.8 2,543.6 (1.4 %)
Total WLUs 16,080.2 16,473.5 2.4 % 59,275.2 66,008.1 11.4 %
             
Aeronautical & non aeronautical services per passenger (pesos) 395.1 386.6 (2.1 %) 397.5 400.7 0.8 %
Aeronautical services per WLU (pesos) 292.9 272.4 (7.0 %) 292.5 291.9 (0.2 %)
Non aeronautical services per passenger (pesos) 89.6 102.6 14.5 % 91.7 97.1 6.0 %
Cost of services per WLU (pesos) 71.3 72.6 1.8 % 63.8 66.4 4.0 %
             
WLU = Workload units represent passenger traffic plus cargo units (1 cargo unit = 100 kilograms of cargo).
Alejandra Soto, Investor Relations and Social Responsibility Officer asoto@aeropuertosgap.com.mx
Gisela Murillo, Investor Relations 3880 1100 ext. 20294


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