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Pacific Airport Group (GAP) - Q1 2012 Financial Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (Pacific Airport Group)

Reporting Period: First Quarter ended March 31, 2012

Filing Date: April 23, 2012

Accounting Standard: This is the Company's first interim report prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Prior period figures (Q1 2011) have been restated to ensure comparability. The Company operates 12 airports in Mexico's Pacific region.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: All figures are in nominal Mexican Pesos (Ps.).

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Composition: While total revenue was flat (+0.3%), core operating revenues (aeronautical + non-aeronautical) grew 12.3% (Ps. 119.3 million). This growth was offset by a Ps. 115.9 million decline in non-cash revenue from "improvements to concession assets" (IFRIC 12) due to lower committed investments in 2012 compared to 2011.
• Passenger Traffic: Total terminal passengers increased 5.6% (283.6 thousand). Domestic traffic rose 5.1%, driven by Guadalajara, Hermosillo, and Los Cabos. International traffic rose 6.3%, led by Guadalajara (+17.2%) and Los Cabos (+5.3%).
• Cost Structure: Cost of services increased 16.3% (Ps. 37.7 million), primarily due to higher electricity rates, security costs (baggage inspection), and personnel expenses. However, total operating costs declined 5.6% due to the reduction in IFRIC 12 costs.
• Profitability: Operating income and EBITDA increased significantly. However, Net Income declined 1.8% due to a Ps. 33.0 million increase in income tax expenses and higher finance costs (Ps. 22.1 million vs. Ps. 6.3 million), driven by exchange rate losses on the peso appreciation.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Performance vs. Guidance: The sum of aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues exceeded the Company's guidance issued in January 2012. EBITDA margin (excluding IFRIC 12 effects) was 66.7%, also higher than guidance.
• Investment Outlook: Committed investments for 2012 are expected to be 43.2% lower than 2011, as 2011 represented the peak of the 2010-2014 Master Development Programs.
• Regulatory Environment: The Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation (SCT) regulates maximum aeronautical rates. The 2011 compliance review is underway.
• Corporate Governance & Contingencies:
  • Hostile Takeover Bid: On March 29, 2012, Grupo México announced it filed a request to withdraw its hostile takeover bid (OPA) for GAP shares, following a suspension order by the CNBV.
  • Board Changes: New members were appointed to the Audit Committee in April 2012.
• Accounting Transition: The shift to IFRS eliminated inflation adjustments on assets and reclassified certain employee benefits and deferred taxes, impacting balance sheet presentation but not cash flow.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

• IFRS Impact: Verify the specific adjustments made to Q1 2011 figures to ensure accurate year-over-year comparison, particularly regarding IFRIC 12 revenue recognition and deferred tax assets.
• Non-Cash Revenue: Distinguish between cash-generating revenues (aeronautical/non-aeronautical) and non-cash IFRIC 12 revenues when assessing liquidity and operational performance.
• Cost Drivers: Monitor the sustainability of the 16.3% increase in cost of services, specifically electricity and security costs, as these are recurring operational expenses.
• Exchange Rate Sensitivity: Assess the impact of peso appreciation on finance costs, which increased significantly due to exchange rate losses on dollar-denominated obligations.
• Takeover Status: Confirm the final status of the Grupo México takeover bid withdrawal and any potential future legal or regulatory developments.