Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Central North Airport Group (Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V.), trading as OMA (NASDAQ: OMAB, BMV: OMA).
Reporting Period: December 15, 2009 (Form 6-K).
Business Overview: 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 employs over 950 persons and is strategically backed by ICA and Aéroports de Paris Management.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing is a corporate announcement regarding dividend distribution and does not contain operational financial statements (revenue, profit, cash flow, or margins) for the current period.
- Dividend Announcement: Third of four quarterly dividend payments for 2008 results.
- Total 2008 Dividend Approved: Ps. 400,000,000 (Mexican Pesos).
- Per Share Amount: Ps. 0.25 per share for each of the four installments.
- Payment Date: January 15, 2010.
- Record Date: January 14, 2010.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes in financial performance, debt levels, or liquidity compared to prior periods. The primary event is the scheduled execution of a dividend payment plan approved by the Annual General Shareholders' Meeting on April 24, 2009.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Outlook: The filing contains no specific financial guidance or management commentary regarding future operational performance.
Risks and Contingencies: The document includes a standard disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements. It notes that actual results may differ materially from expectations due to various risks and uncertainties beyond the company's control, referencing the "Risk Factors" section of the most recent Form 20-F for details.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date of January 14, 2010, to ensure eligibility for the upcoming dividend payment.
- Confirm the payment logistics for Coupon 13 at S.D. Indeval, S.A. de C.V. offices in Mexico City.
- Review the most recent Form 20-F for detailed risk factors and historical financial performance not included in this 6-K.
- Check the status of the remaining dividend installments (fourth payment) for the 2008 fiscal year.