Grupo TMM Reports Third-Quarter 2017 Financial Results

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Grupo TMM Reports Third-Quarter 2017 Financial Results

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO--(Marketwired - Oct 27, 2017) - Grupo TMM, S.A.B. ( OTC PINK : GTMAY ) (BMV: TMM A)

2017 Third-Quarter Results Include:

  • $607.3 million consolidated income, an increase of 8.5 percent compared to the same period in 2016.
  • $144.6 million consolidated EBITDA, increasing $134.0 million year over year.
  • Maritime fleet utilization of 45 percent in Offshore and 78 percent in Product Tankers and Chemical Tankers
  • $151.4 million Maritime EBITDA, an increase of 70.2 percent year over year.
  • Costs and SG&A in line with strategic reduction plan.
  • First conversion date of convertible debentures extended to June 30, 2018.
  • We have signed a letter of understanding to strengthen our Trust Certificates Program.

Grupo TMM, S.A.B. ( OTC PINK : GTMAY ) (BMV: TMM A) ("TMM" or the "Company") , a Mexican Maritime transportation and logistics Company, reported today its financial results for the third quarter of 2017.

MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW José F. Serrano, chairman and chief executive officer of Grupo TMM said, "The Mexican energy industry is attractive for foreign investors with Mexican Energy Reforms now producing sustainable effects and the recovery of the oil industry. This, as well as the strategies we have undertaken to diversify our customers and sources of income, has allowed us to improve revenues during the 2017 third quarter and nine months compared to last year. The Maritime division continues working with Pemex and new patrons in the oil industry in Mexico, including Fieldwood Energy E&P México, ENI México and Hornbeck Offshore Services of México. Additionally, the Ports and Terminals division is succeeding at strengthening its core operations and developing the storage and transportation infrastructure project to serve the growing demand for the movement of refined products from Tuxpan to the central region of Mexico. Moreover, Grupo TMM continues its commitment to excellence in service, as well as its cost optimization strict strategies, which will allow the Company to exploit the opportunities provided by the gradual recovery of the Mexican energy industry and current market conditions."

Mr. Serrano concluded, "In accordance with our strategic capitalization plan, we have extended the first conversion date of our convertible obligations to June 30, 2018. Additionally, we have signed a letter of understanding that intends to establish the guidelines to strengthen our Trust Certificates Program, which will allow us to improve balance sheet of the Company, safeguarding the rights of certificate holders.

As always, our priority is to increase shareholder value through excellence and high levels of safety and quality of services."

THIRD-QUARTER AND NINE-MONTH 2017 OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS Consolidated revenues increased $47.6 million to $607.3 million compared to $559.8 million in the same period of 2016 primarily attributable to improved results in the Offshore segment of the Maritime division due to recovery of the oil industry, as well in the Maintenance and Repair segment of the Ports and Terminals division due to diversification of customers. Year over year, nine-month consolidated revenues were $1,776.0 million compared to $2,122.2 million in the same period last year. The Company believes the recovery of the oil industry will continue due to the progress of Mexican Energy Reform.

Consolidated operating results in the 2017 third quarter reported a loss of $26.4 million compared to a loss of $148.9 million in the same period last year, mainly due to improved results in the Offshore segment of the Maritime division. In the first nine months consolidated operating results recounted a loss of $45.2 million compared to income of $27.2 million in the same period of 2016, attributable to the effects of the crisis in the oil industry in the first part of 2017, which, despite the gradual recovery, continues affecting the domestic market.

In the 2017 third quarter, non-recurrent operations income was $55.0 million due to proceeds related to the sale of assets compared to $14.9 million of expenses in the 2016 period. In 2017 first nine months non-recurrent operations income was $113.5 million compared to $122.2 million in the same period last year.

Consolidated EBITDA improved year over year, to $144.6 million in the third quarter compared to $10.6 million in the same period last year, and to $394.0 million in the nine months compared to $511.4 million in the same period of 2016.

Maritime revenue in the third quarter increased 9.2 percent compared to the same period last year to $492.9 million mainly due to a 58.4 percent improvement in revenues in the Offshore segment year over year, attributable to uninterrupted vessels hires with new participants in the industry, in particular our floating storage and production vessel named "Eco III". Maritime revenues during the first nine months were $1,411.3 million compared to $1,764.8 million in the 2016 period.

Third-quarter Maritime operating results reported a loss of $14.1 million compared to a loss of $65.1 million in the same period last year attributable to a gradual recovery of the energy industry mainly in the Offshore segment. During the first nine months of 2017 Maritime operating income was $14.2 million compared to $108.4 million in the same period of 2016 mainly attributable to lower revenue in the Product Tankers and Chemical Tankers segments due to the dry-docking of two vessels and to the effects of inclement weather in the Gulf of Mexico.

Third-quarter 2017 Maritime EBITDA increased 70.2 percent to $151.4 million from $88.9 million in the 2016 period. EBITDA margin was 31.0 percent in the current third quarter. During the first nine months of 2017 Maritime EBITDA was $436.7 million compared to $576.5 million in the same period last year. EBITDA margin was 31.0 percent in the current nine-month period.

Ports and Terminals revenue increased 4.8 percent in the 2017 third quarter to $72.6 million compared to $69.2 million in the same period last year primarily attributable to a $7.7 million improvement in the Maintenance and Repair segment at the operations in Veracruz, Ensenada and Altamira, partially offset by a decrease of $3.8 million in API Acapulco due to lower automotive export volumes. During 2017 first nine months, Ports and Terminals revenue increased 16.9 percent to $256.5 million compared to $219.5 million in the same period of 2016 mainly due to higher volumes in the Maintenance and Repair segment and Agencies.

Third-quarter 2017 Ports and Terminals operating income was $1.6 million compared to $2.9 million in the same period of 2016 mainly attributable to lower automotive export volumes at API Acapulco and lower volumes at the Tampico Terminal. During the first nine months of 2017 Ports and Terminals operating profit increased 34.6 percent to $34.1 million compared to $25.3 million in the same period of 2016.

In the 2017 third quarter Ports and Terminals EBITDA was $4.9 million compared to $6.0 million in the same period last year and 2017 EBITDA margin was 6.7 percent. During 2017 first nine months Ports and Terminals EBITDA was $43.8 million compared to $34.6 million in the same period last year and 2017 EBITDA margin was 17.1 percent.

Warehousing services revenue increased 39.0 percent to $41.9 million compared to $30.1 million in the same period of 2016 mainly attributable to strategic alliances and improved volumes from principal customers. During the first nine months Warehousing services revenue increased 18.2 percent to $108.2 million from $91.6 million in 2016.

Warehousing services has had sequential improvement during 2017, reducing third quarter operating loss to $5.4 million compared to $10.1 million loss in the same period of 2016 mainly due to strategies to decrease costs as well as to diversify customers and sources of income. The Company continues its process for warehousing habilitation services mainly in the agro-industrial segment supported by FIRA (federal government trust funds for rural development), as well as services in other segments such as steel and fuels.

DEBT As of September 30, 2017, TMM's total net debt was $9,663.9 million. Of TMM's total debt, $1,048.4 million, or 10.2 percent, is short term. Free cash flow for the 2017 third quarter was $653.1 million.

   Total Debt*  
   - Millions of Mexican Pesos -  
    Al 30/9/17   Al 31/12/16
Mexican Trust Certificates (1)   $9,431.4   $8,958.4
Other Corporate Debt   885.6   1,112.0
Total Debt   $10,317.0   $10,070.4
Cash   653.1   902.7
Net Debt   $9,663.9   $9,167.7

* Book Value (1) 20-year term, non-recourse to the Company and rated "BB (E)" by HR Ratings de México. Interest rate 9.45% (TIIE + 2.45). Includes capitalization of liabilities consolidated effect.

Headquartered in Mexico City, Grupo TMM is a Latin American Maritime transportation company. Through its branch offices and network of subsidiary companies, Grupo TMM provides a dynamic combination of Maritime services port management and logistics. Visit Grupo TMM's web site at www.grupotmm.com . The site offers Spanish/English language options.

Included in this press release are certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are based on the beliefs of the Company's management as well as on assumptions made. Actual results could differ materially from those included in such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty. The following factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements: global, US and Mexican economic and social conditions; the effect of the North American Free Trade Agreement on the level of US-Mexico trade; the condition of the world shipping market; the success of the Company's investment in new businesses; risks associated with the Company's reorganization and restructuring; the ability of the Company to reduce corporate overhead costs; the ability of management to manage growth and successfully compete in new businesses; and the ability of the Company to restructure or refinance its indebtedness. These risk factors and additional information are included in the Company's reports on Form 6-K and 20-F on file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

   
Grupo TMM, S.A.B. and Subsidiaries  
*Balance Sheet  
- Millions of Pesos -  
             
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2017     2016  
             
             
Current assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents   653.1     902.7  
Accounts receivable            
  Accounts receivable - Net   767.5     796.4  
  Other accounts receivable   430.6     300.7  
  Prepaid expenses and others current assets   156.9     121.6  
Total current assets   2,008.1     2,121.3  
Property, machinery and equipment   10,677.0     10,017.6  
Cumulative Depreciation   (536.8 )   (448.9 )
Property, machinery and equipment - Net   10,140.2     9,568.7  
Other assets   222.1     233.3  
Total assets   12,370.5     11,923.3  
             
Current liabilities:            
  Bank loans and current maturities of long-term liabilities   1,048.4     740.4  
  Suppliers   176.1     189.6  
  Other accounts payable and accrued expenses   528.2     457.0  
Total current liabilities   1,752.8     1,387.0  
Long-term liabilities:            
  Bank loans   402.6     516.0  
  Trust certificates debt   8,866.0     8,814.1  
  Deferred taxes   623.4     78.1  
  Other long-term liabilities   171.3     164.2  
             
Total long-term liabilities   10,063.3     9,572.3  
Total liabilities   11,816.1     10,959.3  
             
Total stockholders´ equity   554.4     964.0  
             
Total liabilities and stockholders´ equity   12,370.5     11,923.3  

*Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Presented Balance Sheet includes capitalization of liabilities consolidated effect.
   
   
   
Grupo TMM, S.A.B. and Subsidiaries  
*Statement of Income  
- Millions of Pesos -  
                       
  Three months ended     Nine months ended  
  September 30,     September 30,  
  2017     2016     2016     2015  
                       
  Maritime 492.9     451.2     1,411.3     1,764.8  
  Ports and Terminals 72.6     69.2     256.5     219.5  
  Warehousing services 41.9     30.1     108.2     91.6  
  Corporate and others -     9.2     -     46.2  
Revenue from freight and services 607.3     559.8     1,776.0     2,122.2  
  Maritime (341.5 )   (362.3 )   (974.6 )   (1,188.3 )
  Ports and Terminals (67.7 )   (63.2 )   (212.6 )   (184.9 )
  Warehousing services (46.9 )   (39.7 )   (130.1 )   (126.5 )
  Corporate and others (0.1 )   (9.3 )   (0.3 )   (46.2 )
Cost of freight and services (456.3 )   (474.5 )   (1,317.6 )   (1,545.9 )
  Maritime (165.5 )   (154.0 )   (422.5 )   (468.2 )
  Ports and Terminals (3.3 )   (3.1 )   (9.8 )   (9.3 )
  Warehousing services (0.3 )   (0.5 )   (0.9 )   (1.2 )
  Corporate and others (2.0 )   (1.9 )   (5.9 )   (5.5 )
Depreciation and amortization (171.0 )   (159.5 )   (439.2 )   (484.2 )
  Corporate expenses (61.4 )   (59.8 )   (178.0 )   (187.1 )
  Maritime (14.1 )   (65.1 )   14.2     108.4  
  Ports and Terminals 1.6     2.9     34.1     25.3  
  Warehousing services (5.4 )   (10.1 )   (22.7 )   (36.1 )
  Corporate and others (2.1 )   (1.9 )   (6.2 )   (5.5 )
  Other (expenses) income - Net 55.0     (14.9 )   113.5     122.2  
Operating (loss) income (26.4 )   (148.9 )   (45.2 )   27.2  
Financial (expenses) income - Net (289.6 )   (213.0 )   (801.1 )   (612.0 )
Exchange gain (loss) - Net (0.9 )   (8.2 )   13.0     (4.0 )
Net financial cost (290.5 )   (221.2 )   (788.1 )   (616.0 )
Loss before taxes (316.9 )   (370.1 )   (833.3 )   (588.8 )
Provision for taxes (287.4 )   (0.9 )   (290.1 )   (2.4 )
Net loss for the period (604.3 )   (371.0 )   (1,123.4 )   (591.1 )
                       
Attributable to:                      
  Minority interest (2.1 )   (0.1 )   (2.3 )   (0.5 )
Equity holders of GTMM, S.A.B. (602.2 )   (371.0 )   (1,121.1 )   (590.6 )
                       
Weighted average outstanding shares (millions) 102.183     102.183     102.183     102.183  
Income (loss) earnings per share (pesos/share) (5.9 )   (3.6 )   (11.0 )   (5.8 )
                       
Outstanding shares at end of period (millions) 102.183     102.183     102.183     102.183  
Income (loss) earnings per share (pesos/share) (5.9 )   (3.6 )   (11.0 )   (5.8 )

*Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

   
   
Grupo TMM, S.A.B. and subsidiaries  
*Statement of Cash Flows  
- Millions of Pesos -  
                           
    Three months ended     Nine months ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2017     2016     2017     2016  
                         
Cash flow from operation activities:                        
Net loss for the period   (604.3 )   (371.0 )   (1,123.4 )   (591.1 )
Charges (credits) to income not affecting resources:                        
  Depreciation & amortization   188.8     177.4     492.6     538.6  
  Deferred Taxes   280.2           279.6        
  Other non-cash items   220.1     245.4     672.6     537.5  
Total non-cash items   689.0     422.8     1,444.8     1,076.0  
  Changes in assets & liabilities   (68.9 )   115.9     (134.1 )   39.3  
Total adjustments   620.2     538.7     1,310.7     1,115.4  
Net cash provided by operating activities   15.9     167.6     187.3     524.2  
                         
Cash flow from investing activities:                        
  Proceeds from sales of assets   73.5     20.4     73.8     27.7  
  Payments for purchases of assets   (33.0 )   (35.7 )   (70.8 )   (46.8 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investment activities   40.6     (15.3 )   3.0     (19.1 )
                         
Cash flow provided by financing activities:                        
  Short-term borrowings (net)   (18.5 )   5.8     (84.8 )   (16.2 )
  Repayment of long-term debt   (34.6 )   (25.4 )   (305.9 )   (499.6 )
  Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt         20.0           20.0  
Net cash used in financing activities   (53.0 )   0.5     (390.7 )   (495.9 )
Exchange losses on cash   2.7     14.3     (49.2 )   38.9  
  Net increase (decrease) in cash   6.1     167.1     (249.6 )   48.2  
  Cash at beginning of period   647.0     926.4     902.7     1,045.4  
  Cash at end of period   653.1     1,093.5     653.1     1,093.5  

*Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

TMM COMPANY CONTACT: Jacinto Marina Deputy CEO 011-525-55-629-8718 Email Contact Carlos Aguilar Deputy CEO and CFO 011-525-55-629-8729 Email Contact Mauricio Monterrubio Investor Relations 011-525-55-629-8712 Email Contact AT DRESNER CORPORATE SERVICES: Kristine Walczak (investors, analysts, media) 312-726-3600 Email Contact

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