Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Central North Airport Group (OMA) is dated September 18, 2009. OMA operates 13 international airports across nine states in central and northern Mexico, serving major metropolitan areas like Monterrey and tourist destinations including Acapulco and Mazatlán. The company is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (OMA) and the NASDAQ Global Select Market (OMAB).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide current period revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The primary financial disclosure relates to a dividend distribution approved for 2008 results:
- Total Dividend Approved: Ps. 400,000,000 (Mexican Pesos).
- Payment Structure: Four quarterly installments of Ps. 0.25 per share.
- Current Payment: Second installment of the series.
- Payment Date: October 15, 2009.
- Record Date: October 14, 2009.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes in operational performance or financial position compared to prior periods. The document serves solely to announce the schedule and mechanics for the second quarterly dividend payment based on 2008 earnings.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no specific financial guidance or outlook for future periods. It includes a standard disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements, noting that actual results may differ due to risks and uncertainties beyond OMA's control. Investors are directed to the "Risk Factors" section of the most recent Form 20-F for a detailed discussion of these risks.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify share ownership status by the record date of October 14, 2009, to ensure eligibility for the dividend.
- Confirm the delivery of Coupon 12 to the share depositary (INDEVAL) by the payment date of October 15, 2009.
- Review the most recent Form 20-F for comprehensive risk factors and historical financial performance not detailed in this 6-K.
- Monitor the remaining two dividend installments scheduled for the 2008 results.