The following is a summary of the Aena S.M.E., S.A. (ANYYY) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Aena reported Q4 total ordinary revenue over €5 billion, marking a new record. Aeronautical revenue was at €2.8 billion, and commercial revenue at €1.5 billion.

• The company reported a net profit of over €1.6 billion, the highest in the company's history.

• Operating expenses for Q4 were around €3 billion, a significant variation due to a reversal of the impairment of the airports of Northeast Brazil, amounting to €155.5 million.

• EBITDA for the period was about €3 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 58.8%.

• The board proposes an approval of a gross dividend of €7.66 per share, a new record high.

• Tax payments in 2023 saw an exceptional increase, reaching €447 million from €177 million in the preceding year.

Business Progress:

• Aena saw a 16% increase in traffic to 314 million passengers year-on-year, marking a 2.3% increase compared to 2019 levels.

• Commercial contracts recently awarded significantly contributed to an increase in contracts average.

• Recovery from the pandemic and return to normal travel conditions boosted performance, as traffic has been steadily increasing.

• The company is exploring opportunities for global investment and is also considering options for potential hedging to mitigate future volatility in the cost structure.

• Major goal for Aena is to increase EBITDA from international activities while strictly adhering to the risk and return criteria.

• The company is energized by the recent change in the UK regulation, which gives Aena an opportunity to offer a wider Duty-Free range to non-European Union UK passengers.

• Anticipating the impacts of new regulatory constraints includes adherence to the IMAP (International Mission Assurance Program) Index, which will be applied shortly.

• The company achieved international growth, primarily in Brazil, surpassing 2019 levels by 17%.

• The winning of significant contracts for rental car activity and Specialty Shops & Food & Beverage businesses are targeted for 2024.

• The Spanish Government approved the 2024 tariffs proposal, which includes an increase of 4.09% or €0.40 per passenger.

• Aena was included for the first time in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, reinforcing the company's commitment to sustainability.

• The company is focusing on expanding operations, especially in Brazil, and maintaining its industry position. Aena remains open to international opportunities, adhering to asset quality, price, and regulatory risk considerations.

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