UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

GRUPO AEROPORTUARIO DEL SURESTE, S.A.B. de C.V.

     

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

México

 

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

Bosque de Alisos No. 47A— 4th Floor
Bosques de las Lomas
05120 México, D.F.

 

(Address of principal executive offices)

     (Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

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     (Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

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In Mexico ASUR Lic. Adolfo Castro (52) 5552-84-04-08 acastro@asur.com.mx				In the U.S. Breakstone Group Susan Borinelli/Maura Gedid (646) 330-5907 / (646) 452-2335 sborinelli@breakstone-group.com mgedid@breakstone-group.com

For Immediate Release

ASUR Announces Effects of Adoption of INIF 17

México D.F., August 2, 2010 Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:ASR; BMV:ASUR), (ASUR) the first privatized airport group in Mexico and operator of Cancún Airport and eight other airports in southeast Mexico, today announced that it has concluded its analysis of the effects of the adoption of Interpretación de Norma de Información Financiera (Interpretation of Financial Reporting Standard, or “INIF”) 17, “Service Concession Contracts”, and that it is presenting its financial results as of and for the six months ending June 30, 2010 to reflect the adoption of INIF 17.¹

INIF 17 was issued by the Consejo Mexicano para la Investigación y Desarrollo de Normas de Información Financiera, A.C. (Mexican Financial Reporting Standards Board, or “CINIF”) and became effective in 2010. This new standard arises from the need to provide clarification in regards to the accounting treatment to be followed for services concession contracts that are granted in many countries, including Mexico, through which government grant, predominantly to private sector entities, a concession to provide services that are considered public in nature. INIF 17 incorporates into Norma de Informacion Financiera (Financial Reporting Standard, or “NIF”) C-3 the accounting treatment for the present value of the recognition of a long term receivable, and additionally, it modifies NIF D-7 to allow the recognition of executed and approved work to be collected or work to be approved as a non-current asset.

The following are the principal effects of INIF 17 on ASUR’s results of operation and balance sheet:

•

New Category of Revenues and Cost. Under INIF 17, an operator of a service concession that is required to make capital improvements to

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			concessioned assets, such as ASUR, is deemed to provide construction or upgrade services. As a result, the operator is required to account for the revenues and expenses relating to those services. In ASUR’s case, because ASUR hires a third party to provide construction and upgrade services, the revenues relating to those services are equal to their expenses. Revenues related to construction and upgrade services are presented in a new category of revenues named “Construction services” and expenses related to construction and upgrade services are presented in a new category of expenses called “Costs of construction ”. During the first half of 2010, ASUR recorded Ps. 217.67 million of revenues under the line item “Construction services” and expenses for the same amount under the line item “Costs of construction”.
	•		Intangible assets and change in amortization rates. Under INIF 17, all infrastructure to which an operator of a service concession is given access by the grantor of the concession service agreement and the upgrades to that infrastructure made by the operator are recognized as an intangible asset. These assets are amortized over the concession period. As a result, ASUR is required to include all fixed assets under “Airport Concessions, net” and to modify amortization rates in accordance with the remaining period of the concession, using the straight line method, for those fixed assets constructed or acquired in the past. Previously we amortized fixed assets based on the estimated remaining useful life of the particular asset. As of June 30, 2010, these changes resulted in a cumulative net increase in fixed assets (reclassified as “Airport Concessions”) of Ps.692.97 million, an increase in deferred income taxes of Ps.128.18 million, an increase in deferred IETU of Ps. 36.9 million and an increase in stockholders’ equity of Ps.527.89 million pesos. In addition, the changes to amortization principles resulted in a decrease of Ps.132.00 million in depreciation and amortization due to the extention in the useful life of fixed assets.

The adoption of INIF 17 resulted in the following net changes to our income statement for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010 as previously reported:

	•		an increase of Ps.217.67 million in revenues, all of which is attributable to a new category of revenues called “Construction Services”;
	•		an increase of Ps.217.67 million in operating expenses, all of which is attributable to a new category of expenses called “Cost of Construction Services”;
	•		a decrease of Ps.132.00 million in depreciation and amortization;
	•		an increase of Ps.19.73 million in deferred income tax and an increase of Ps.9.69 million in deferred IETU; and
	•		an increase in net income of Ps.102.58 million during the first half of 2010.

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Table I: Summary of Changes to Income Statement (in thousands)

		1H10				1H10
		Before INIF 17				With INIF 17				Ps. Change				% Change
Aeronautical Services			1,227,427				1,227,427				—				0.0
Non-Aeronautical Services			641,977				641,977				—				0.0
Construction Services			—				217,667				217,667				100.0
Total Revenues			1,869,404				2,087,071				217,667				11.6
Cost of Services			405,393				405,393				—				0.0
Administrative			78,590				78,590				—				0.0
Technical Assistance			64,779				64,779				—				0.0
Concession Fees			89,843				89,843				—				0.0
Depreciation and Amortization			310,539				178,534				(132,005	)			(42.5	)
Cost of Construction Services			—				217,667				217,667				100.0
Total Expenses			949,144				1,034,806				85,662				(9.0	)
Deferred Income Tax			18,038				37,768				19,730				109.4
Deferred IETU			2,902				12,593				9,691				333.9
Net Income			672,547				775,131				102,584				15.3

In addition, the adoption of INIF 17 resulted in the following changes to our balance sheet as of June 30, 2010:

	•		a net increase of Ps.692.97 million in total assets;
	•		a net increase of Ps.165.08 million in total liabilities; and
	•		a net increase of Ps.527.89 million in stockholders’ equity.

Table II: Summary of Changes to Balance Sheet (in thousands)

		1H10				1H10
		Before INIF 17				With INIF 17				Ps. Change				% Change
Total current assets			2,024,223				2,024,223				—				0.0
Land, machinery, furniture and equipment not concessioned, net			1,011,269				304,022				(707,247	)			(69.9	)
Airport concessions, net			7,525,706				14,646,907				7,121,201				94.6
Improvements to concessioned assets, net			3,696,369				—				(3,696,369	)			(100.0	)
Rights to use airport facilities, net			2,024,615				—				(2,024,615	)			(100.0	)
Other assets			287,412				287,412				—				0.0
Total assets			16,569,594				17,262,564				692,970				4.2
Current liabilities			568,182				568,182				—				0.0
Long-term and other liabilities			2,221,170				2,386,251				165,081				7.4
Total liabilities			2,789,352				2,954,433				165,081				5.9
Net equity/stockholders’ equity			13,780,242				14,308,131				527,889				3.8

The following is a discussion and analysis of our 1H10 financial results as restated.

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Consolidated Results for the First Half of 2010

Total revenues for 1H10 increased year-over-year by 25.50% to Ps.2,087.07 million. This was mainly due to the adoption of INIF 17, which resulted in an increase in revenues from Construction services, as well as the following increases:

•

13.28% in revenues from aeronautical services as a result of the 8.83% increase in passenger traffic during the period;

•

10.78% in revenues from non-aeronautical services, principally as a result of the 10.30% rise in commercial revenues detailed below; and

Commercial revenues for 1H10 rose by 10.30% year-over-year, principally as a result of revenue increases in the following areas:

	•		7.02% in duty-free stores;
	•		14.74% in food and beverage;
	•		11.86% in retail operations;
	•		68.88% in banking and currency exchange services;
	•		17.16% in car rentals;
	•		9.08% in other income; and
	•		25.71% in ground transportation services.

These increases were partially offset by revenue declines in the following areas:

	•		5.70% in parking lot fees;
	•		9.16% in advertising; and
	•		23.07% in teleservices.

Total operating costs and expenses for 1H10 rose 15.96%, mainly due to the following increases:

	•		45.43% in administrative expenses, principally labor costs, resulting from the reassignment of employees from certain operating areas to corporate, and higher professional fees; and
	•		4.88% in cost of services, mainly reflecting higher energy cost and equipment leases. These increases were partially offset by lower labor costs resulting from the reassignment of employees from certain operating areas to corporate;
	•		13.26% in technical assistance costs, reflecting the corresponding increase in EBITDA during the period;
	•		14.26% in concession fees, mainly due to higher revenues; and

In addition, the adoption of INIF 17 resulted in Costs of construction of Ps.217.67 million.

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These increases were partially offset by a 43.49% decline in depreciation and amortization resulting from the difference between new investment in fixed assets, improvements made to concession assets and the end of their useful life and a change in amortization rates resulting from the adoption of INIF 17.

Operating margin increased to 50.42% for 1H10, from 46.34% for 1H09. This was mainly the result of a 25.50% increase in revenues.

Net income for 1H10 increased by 65.92% to Ps.775.13 million. Earnings per common share for the period were Ps.2.5838, or earnings per ADS (EPADS) of US$2.0116 (one ADS represents ten series B common shares). This compares with Ps.1.5572, or EPADS of US$1.2124, for the same period last year.

Table III: Summary of Consolidated Results for 1H10 (in thousands)

		1H 09				1H 10%				Change
Total Revenues			1,663,066				2,087,071				25.50
Aeronautical Services			1,083,561				1,227,427				13.28
Non-Aeronautical Services			579,505				641,977				10.78
Commercial Revenues			502,691				554,467				10.30
Construction Services			—				217,667				100.00
Operating Profit			770,717				1,052,265				36.53
Operating Margin (%)			46.34	%			50.42	%			8.79	%
EBITDA2			1,086,658				1,230,799				13.26
EBITDA Margin (%)			65.34	%			58.97	%			-9.75	%
Net Income			467,166				775,131				65.92
Earnings per Share (*)			1.5572				2.5838				65.92
Earnings per ADS in USD			1.2124				2.0116				65.92

Note: U.S. dollar figures are calculated at the exchange rate of US$1 = Ps.12.8441.

Table IV: Commercial Revenues per Passenger for 1H10 (in thousands)

		1H 09				1H10%				Change
Total Passengers *(‘000)			8,368				9,146				9.30
Total Commercial Revenues			502,691				554,467				10.30
Commercial revenues from direct operations (1)			91,235				99,200				8.73
Commercial revenues excluding direct operations			411,456				455,267				10.65

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		1H 09				1H 10%				Change
Total Commercial Revenue per Passenger			60.07				60.62				0.92
Commercial revenue from direct operations per passenger (1)			10.90				10.85				(0.46	)
Commercial revenue per passenger (excluding direct operations)			49.17				49.77				1.22

Table V: Operating Costs and Expenses for 1H10
(in thousands)

		1H 09				1H 10%				Change
Cost of Services			386,544				405,393				4.88
Administrative			54,039				78,590				45.43
Construction Services			—				217,667				100.00
Technical Assistance			57,193				64,779				13.26
Concession Rights			78,632				89,843				14.26
Depreciation and Amortization			315,941				178,534				(43.49	)
TOTAL			892,349				1,034,806				15.96

Tariff Regulation

The Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation regulates the majority of ASUR’s activities by setting maximum rates, which represent the maximum possible revenues allowed per traffic unit at each airport.

ASUR’s regulated revenues for 1H10 were Ps.1,331.62 million, resulting in an annual average tariff per workload unit of Ps.143.81. ASUR’s regulated revenues accounted for approximately 63.80% of total income for the period.

The Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation reviews compliance with the maximum rates on an annual basis at the close of each year.

Balance Sheet

On June 30, 2010, Airport Concessions represented 84.85% of the Company’s total assets, with current assets representing 11.73% and other assets representing 3.42%.

Cash and cash equivalents on June 30, 2010 were Ps.590.69 million, 39.31% below the Ps.973.32 million on June 30, 2009. This was mainly the result of a

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Ps.750.00 million cash dividend paid in 2Q10 and principal payments of Ps.309.09 million on bank loans.

Shareholder’s equity at the close of 2Q10 was Ps.14,308.13 million and total liabilities were Ps.2,954.43 million, representing 82.89% and 17.11% of total assets, respectively. Total deferred liabilities represented 77.34% of the Company’s total liabilities.

Total bank debt at June 30, 2010 was Ps.187.60 million, including Ps.5.8 million in accrued interest. During the quarter ASUR made principal payments of Ps.309.09 million in connection with the Ps.750 million three-year credit agreement with a group of three banks.

During August 2009 ASUR purchased a hedge against the risk of a significant increase in TIIE. The Company is hedged for 100% of the interest rate exposure under its Ps.750 million credit agreement. The interest rate was fixed for three years at 6.37%, 6.33% and 6.21% with each of the three banks, respectively. The cost of the interest rate hedge during the quarter was Ps.1.0 million.

Capital Expenditures

During 1H10, ASUR made investments of Ps.217.67 million as part of ASUR’s ongoing plan to modernize its airports pursuant to its master development plans.

Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2009, the Mexican Council for the Investigation and Development of Financial Information Norms, or CINIF, issued a series of Financial Reporting Standards (“NIFs”) and Interpretations to the Financial Reporting Standards (“INIFs”) which went into effect for reporting periods starting January 1, 2010, with the exception of INIF 18 which went into effect on December 7, 2009, and NIFs B-5 and B-9, which will become effective from January 1, 2011. ASUR believes that these NIFs and INIFs will not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial information with the exception of INIF 17, which addresses the accounting standards to be applied to concession contracts and whose effects are explained above

All Mexican issuers are required to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRS, as their accounting standard, no later than fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2012.

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About ASUR:

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) is a Mexican airport operator with concessions to operate, maintain and develop the airports of Cancún, Mérida, Cozumel, Villahermosa, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Huatulco, Tapachula and Minatitlán in the southeast of México. The Company is listed both on the NYSE in the U.S., where it trades under the symbol ASR, and on the Mexican Bolsa, where it trades under the symbol ASUR. One ADS represents ten (10) series B shares.

Some of the statements contained in this press release discuss future expectations or state other forward-looking information. Those statements are subject to risks identified in this press release and in ASUR’s filings with the SEC. Actual developments could differ significantly from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information is based on various factors and was derived using numerous assumptions. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except as may be required by applicable law, we do not have an obligation to update or revise them, whether as a result of new information, future or otherwise.

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 2, 2010