Record Passenger Traffic
Total passenger traffic reached a record 22,300,000 for the year with Q4 passenger traffic up just over 9% year-over-year; international traffic +12% and domestic traffic +~7%.
Revenue Growth Outpacing Traffic
Total revenues (ex IFRIC 12) increased 17% year-over-year, nearly double the passenger growth rate; revenue per passenger rose ~8% to $20.8 (from $19.4).
Strong Commercial Performance
Commercial revenues grew 60% year-over-year driven by cargo, fuel, VIP lounges, parking and duty free, significantly above passenger growth.
Cargo Revenue Strength
Cargo revenues increased 22% year-over-year, with notable contributions from Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil despite mixed volume trends.
Meaningful EBITDA Growth and Margin Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA (ex IFRIC 12) was up nearly 40% to $211.0M in Q4; excluding a $110M COVID-related 2024 Brazil item and a $32.5M arbitration award, adjusted EBITDA increased 33.3% to $178.0M with margin expansion of 4.6 percentage points to 38.3%.
Standout Market Performance — Argentina & Armenia
Argentina: passenger traffic +~9% and aeronautical revenues +21%; Argentina adjusted EBITDA +43% with a 7.5 percentage-point margin expansion. Armenia: passenger traffic +~14% and adjusted EBITDA +15% (record passenger levels).
Improved Liquidity and Deleveraging
Total liquidity increased 36% to $750.0M (from $526.0M) and net debt fell to $502.0M from $780.0M, resulting in a net leverage ratio of 0.7x.
Strategic Wins and Portfolio Visibility
Secured a 35-year concession extension in Armenia (through 2067) with a $425.0M investment program, a six-year extension in Galapagos, and awards/selection as preferred leader for concessions in Baghdad (Iraq) and Luanda (Angola).
Industry Recognition
Multiple awards: Aeropuertos Argentina named best airport operator in South America; Brasilia ranked #2 worldwide in punctuality among medium airports; Carrasco recognized best in its LATAM category; Varna received European recognition.