Cablemas 1Q08 Net Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Up 18.4% and 19.9% YoY

Cablemas 1Q08 Net Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Up 18.4% and 19.9% YoY

MEXICO CITY, May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Cablemas, S.A. de C.V., (Cablemas), the second-largest cable television operator in Mexico based on number of subscribers and homes passed, today announced results for the three-month period ending March 31, 2008.

Cablemas CEO Carlos M. Alvarez Figueroa commented, "As expected, this quarter revenue increased 18.4% with EBITDA up 19.9% year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 39.0% from declined 38.4% in 1Q07."

"We continued to execute our strategy further increasing market penetration across the board. Cable television subscribers were up 7.7%, high speed internet 14.4% and IP telephony 102.3% year-on-year."

"We also continued making progress in expanding our operations and launched IP telephony in three new cities this quarter meeting our target for the year. In addition, in February we acquired 2,058 subscribers in the city of Progreso, in the state of Yucatan, which allows us to leverage our current operations in Merida."

"During the quarter, our shareholder Alvafig made a capital contribution of US$100 million to Cablemas in exchange of convertible limited voting shares representing approximately 11% of all the capital stock of the Company. A portion of these funds were used to reduce total debt by Ps.476.8 million, thus bringing the debt to LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.3 times in 1Q08 from 2.9 times in 4Q07," closed Mr. Alvarez Figueroa.

Financial and Operational Highlights(1)
(in million Mexican Pesos) 1Q07 1Q08 % Chg.
Financial Highlights
Net revenue 651.3 770.9 18.4%
Operating profit 134.2 147.8 10.1%
Adjusted EBITDA(2) 250.4 300.3 19.9%
Net income 115.6 33.2 -71.3%
Operating margin 20.6% 19.2% -143 bps
Adjusted EBITDA margin(2) 38.4% 39.0% +51 bps
Net income margin 17.7% 4.3% -1344 bps
Total Debt 2,016.3 2,420.3 20.0%
Net Debt 1,965.7 1,839.4 -6.4%
Total Debt/ LTM Adj. EBITDA(2) 2.2x 2.3x
Net Debt/ LTM Adj. EBITDA(2) 2.1x 1.7x
EBITDA/ Net interest expense 3.9x 3.9x
Operational Highlights
Homes passed 2,148,228 2,285,974 6.4%
Cable Television subscribers 736,205 793,236 7.7%
High-speed internet subscribers 198,471 226,962 14.4%
IP Telephony lines 26,567 53,781 102.4%

(1) Unless otherwise stated, all financial figures discussed in this
announcement are unaudited, prepared in accordance with Mexican
Financial Reporting Standards and represent comparisons between the
three-month periods ended March 31, 2008, and the equivalent three-
month period ended March 31, 2007. Results for 1Q07 are expressed in
constant Mexican pesos as of December 31, 2007, while 1Q08 results are
in nominal pesos. Tables state figures in millions of pesos, unless
otherwise noted.
(2) Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adding amortization and
depreciation, net comprehensive financial results, net other income,
special items, total income tax and asset tax, total employee
statutory profit sharing, effects from associated companies and
minority interest to net income/loss.

FIRST QUARTER 2008 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

Net Revenues

Net revenues increased 18.4%, or Ps.119.6 million, during 1Q08 to Ps.770.9 million, as described below:

-- Cable Television: The 12.2% growth in cable television revenues, from
Ps.503.5 to Ps.565.0 was principally due to a 7.7% YoY increase in the
number of subscribers to 793,236 with a penetration rate of 34%.
Average monthly cable television revenues per subscriber (ARPU)
declined year over year to Ps. 236.8 from Ps.238.1, as a result of the
19.0% increase in Minibasic subscribers, who pay lower monthly fees,
while Basic subscribers increased 3.4%. On a sequential basis, however,
ARPU rose 7.8% from Ps.219.6 in 4Q07. The average monthly net churn
rates for cable television increased 72 bps to 3.0%, reflecting the
initial reaction to the increase in rates at the Minibasic service
implemented during the quarter. Churn rates towards the end of the
quarter, however, have begun to stabilize.

-- High Speed Internet: The 26.7%, or Ps.29.7 million, rise in high-speed
Internet revenues to Ps.140.9 million resulted mainly from a 14.4%
increase in the number of subscribers to 226,962, with a penetration
rate of 11.8%. High-speed Internet ARPU increased to Ps.209.9 from
Ps.209.5 in 1Q07, reflecting an increase in demand for higher speed
service. On a sequential basis, ARPU rose 4.1% from 201.7 in 4Q07.
Average monthly net churn rates for high-speed Internet rose 145 bps to
4.7% in 1Q08 due to high competition.

-- IP Telephony: IP telephony revenues for the quarter rose by Ps.18.4
million, to Ps.43.2 million. The number of IP telephony lines in
service rose 102.4% to 53,781 from 26,567 at the end of 1Q07. IP
telephony ARPU for 1Q08 was Ps. 296.2. This does not include migration
fees paid to Cablemas by Axtel for new subscribers which, if included,
would increase IP telephony ARPU to Ps.303.8 for 1Q08. Quarter-over-
quarter, ARPU rose 11.8% from Ps.264.9 in 4Q07.

Table 1. Revenues by Service Offering
1Q07 1Q08
% of Total % of Total % Chg.
Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue
Cable Television 503.5 77.3% 565.0 73.3% 12.2%
High-Speed Internet 111.2 17.1% 140.9 18.3% 26.7%
IP telephony 24.8 3.8% 43.2 5.6% 74.1%
Advertising 11.0 1.7% 18.4 2.4% 67.5%
Other(1) 0.8 0.1% 3.4 0.4% 351.2%
Total Net Revenue(2) 651.3 100.0% 770.9 100.0% 18.4%

(1) Includes revenue relating to rental and sale of cable decoders and
charges relating to customer's change of residence.
(2) All net revenue figures are net of value-added taxes and other taxes
on sales.

Table 2. Number of Subscribers and Revenue per Service Offering
% Chg. in
1Q07 1Q08 Subscribers
Minibasic 203,608 242,374 19.0%
Basic(1) 515,782 533,310 3.4%
Superbasic(1) 44,379 44,585 0.5%
Premium (1) 29,173 33,912 16.2%
Hotel 16,815 17,552 4.4%
Total Cable Television 736,205 793,236 7.7%
High-Speed Internet 198,471 226,962 14.4%
IP Telephony lines 26,567 53,781 102.4%

(1) The number and percentage of Basic subscribers includes Basic,
Superbasic and Premium subscribers due to the fact that all Superbasic
and Premium subscribers must also be Basic subscribers.

Table 3. ARPUs and Churn Per Service Offering
1Q07 1Q08 % Chg.
Homes passed 2,148,228 2,285,974 6.4%
Cable Television
- Revenue 503.5 565.0 12.2%
- Subscribers 736,205 793,236 7.7%
- ARPU 238.1 236.8 -0.5%
- Avg. Monthly Churn 2.3% 3.0% +72 bps
High-Speed Internet
- Revenue 111.2 140.9 26.7%
- Subscribers 198,471 226,962 14.4%
- ARPU 209.5 209.9 0.2%
- Avg. Monthly Churn 3.3% 4.7% +145 bps
IP Telephony
- Revenue 24.8 43.2 74.1%
- Lines 26,567 53,781 102.4%
- ARPU (without migration fee) 280.1 296.2 5.7%

Operating Profit

Operating profit for 1Q08 increased by 10.1%, or Ps.13.6 million, to Ps.147.8 million, driven mainly by a Ps.46.7 million increase in gross profit, which more than offset the Ps.33.1 million rise in SG&A. Operating margin fell 143 bps to 19.2% from 20.6% in 1Q07.

Table 4. Operating Profit
1Q07 1Q08 % Chg.
Million % of Million % of
Ps. Revenues Ps. Revenues
Service revenues 651.3 100.0% 770.9 100.0% 18.4%
Cost of services 321.3 49.3% 394.2 51.1% 22.7%
Gross Profit 330.0 50.7% 376.7 48.9% 14.1%
SG&A 195.8 30.1% 228.8 29.7% 16.9%
- Selling 65.8 10.1% 78.4 10.2% 19.3%
- Administrative 118.2 18.2% 124.8 16.2% 5.6%
- Amortization and depreciation 11.8 1.8% 25.6 3.3% 117.2%
Total operating profit 134.2 20.6% 147.8 19.2% 10.1%

Cost of Services

Cost of Services for 1Q08 rose 22.7%, or Ps.72.9 million. The increase in cost of services was primarily due to:

-- A Ps.19.8 million increase in Internet costs related to the incremental
cost for bandwidth as the company began offering higher Internet speeds
at the same price to make its service more attractive. The increase
also reflected the 14.4% growth in the number of Internet subscribers;
-- A Ps.22.5 million increase in depreciation & amortization resulting
from an increase in fixed assets investments.
-- A Ps.9.4 million increase in telephony costs resulting from the roll
out of IP telephony in new cities; and
-- A Ps.7.8 million increase in payroll due to a rise in the number of
technical employees from 1,023 people in March 31, 2007 to 1,212 in
March 31, 2008.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (including depreciation and amortization) or SG&A, increased Ps.33.1 million, or 16.9% YoY to Ps.228.8 million. As a percentage of sales, however, SG&A declined to 29.7%, from 30.1% in 1Q07. The absolute increase in SG&A principally reflected the following changes:

-- Selling expenses rose 19.3% to Ps.78.4 million. As a percentage of
revenues, selling expenses rose slightly to 10.2% from 10.1% in 1Q07.
The increase reflects higher advertising expenses to promote the launch
of IP telephony and triple play. The Company employed 1,202
salespersons as of March 31, 2008 compared to 990 as of March 31, 2007.
-- Administrative expenses increased 5.6% to Ps.124.8 million. As a
percentage of revenues, administrative expenses fell to 16.2% from
18.2% in the year-ago quarter. The absolute rise in administrative
expenses was principally due to:
- A Ps. 2.5 million increase in salaries and fees principally due to
the increase in the number of employees resulting from the Company's
growth;
- A Ps. 2.7 million increase in leases of additional warehouses and
telephony facilities;
-- Amortization and depreciation rose 117.2%, or Ps.13.8 million, to
Ps.25.6 million in 1Q08, principally due to the increase in office
equipment and the amortization of intangibles resulting from recent
acquisitions.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA for 1Q08 increased 19.9%, or Ps.49.9 million, to Ps.300.3 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin rose 51 bps to 39.0%. The following table sets forth the reconciliation between net income and adjusted EBITDA:

Table 5. Adjusted EBITDA
1Q07 1Q08 % Chg.
Net income (loss) 115.6 33.2 -71.3%
Add (subtract):
Amortization and depreciation 116.2 152.5 31.2%
Comprehensive financial results, net 10.2 90.5 786.0%
Other (income) expense, net (19.8) (1.5) n/a
Total income tax and asset tax 32.6 21.6 -33.6%
Employee profit sharing 2.0 0.6 -68.7%
Effects from associated companies (6.6) 3.3 n/a
Minority interest 0.2 0.1 -44.1%

Adjusted EBITDA 250.4 300.3 19.9%

-- Depreciation and amortization increased 31.2%, or Ps.36.3 million, to
Ps.152.5 million, principally due to an increase in fixed asset
investments.
-- Net comprehensive financial results were an expense of Ps.90 million
compared with an expense of Ps.10.2 million in 1Q07, principally
reflecting lower gains from financial instruments and monetary
position.
-- During the quarter the company recorded a Ps.21.6 million provision for
income taxes and asset taxes, compared to Ps.32.6 million in 1Q07.

Comprehensive Financial Results, Net

Net comprehensive financial results were an expense of Ps.90.5 million for the three-months ended March 31, 2008, an increase of Ps.80.3 million over an expense of Ps.10.2 million for 1Q07. The increase primarily reflected a Ps.42.3 million financial instrument loss in 1Q08 compared with a Ps.30.2 million gain in 1Q07. In addition, pursuant to NIF B-10, inflation accounting is not applicable for 2008 and thus the result from monetary position is not determined for 2008. The non-monetary financial instruments loss was the result of the Company's hedging strategy. The Ps.29.7 million non-monetary foreign exchange gain reflects the appreciation of the Mexican peso against the US dollar.

Table 6. Comprehensive Financial Results, Net
1Q07 1Q08 % Chg.
Interest income 1.7 3.6 111.4%
Interest expense -65.7 -81.5 24.0%
Financial instruments (loss) 30.2 -42.3 -239.9%
Foreign-exchange (loss) gain, net -2.0 29.7 n/a
Monetary position (loss) gain 25.5 0.0 n/a
Comprehensive financial results, net (10.2) (90.5) 786.0%

Net Income

For 1Q08, Cablemas posted a net gain of Ps.33.2 million, compared with a net gain of Ps.115.6 million 1Q07. Net income margin fell to 4.3% from 17.7% for 1Q07.

CAPEX

Capital expenditures for 1Q08 increased 17.5%, or Ps.31.6 million, to Ps.211.7 million from Ps.180.2 million in 1Q07. Capital expenditures were principally related to investments incurred in connection with the roll out of IP telephony and to expand and upgrade Cablemas' network.

As of March 31, 2008, Cablemas had a network of 14,066 km, of which 84% was bi-directional, 89% was operating at or greater than 550 MHz and 77% was operating at or greater than 750 MHz.

DEBT STRUCTURE AND CASH FLOW

Consolidated gross debt as of March 31, 2008, totaled Ps. 2,420.3 million, of which Ps.2,414.0 million was long-term and Ps.6.3 million was short term. Consolidated gross debt rose YoY by 20.0%, from Ps.2,016.3 million as of March 31, 2007. This was mainly the result of the 5-year term syndicated loan facility for US$50 million entered with JP Morgan on December 21, 2007, which funds were used to finance our proportionate ownership share of Cablestar, S.A. de C.V. in the acquisition of the majority of the assets of Bestel, S.A. de C.V. On a sequential basis, however, consolidated debt declined by 16.5%, or Ps.476.8 million, from Ps.2,897.1 as of December 31, 2007.

Net debt, which is calculated as total debt minus cash and cash equivalents, fell YoY by 6.4% to Ps.1,839.4 million, from 1,965.7 million as of March 31, 2007. As of March 31, 2008, Cablemas had a cash balance of Ps.580.9 million. Quarter-over-quarter, net debt fell 54.5%, or Ps.1,003.2 million, from Ps.2,842.6 million in 4Q07. As a result, net debt to LTM Adjusted EBITDA declined to 1.7 times in 1Q08 from 2.8 times in 4Q07.

Table 7. Debt Indicators
1Q07 1Q08 % Chg.
Total Debt 2,016.3 2,420.3 20.0%
Short-Term Debt 67.0 6.3 -90.6%

Long-Term Debt 1,949.3 2,414.0 23.8%

Cash and Cash Equivalents 50.6 580.9 1047.4%
Total Net Debt 1,965.7 1,839.4 -6.4%

Leverage
Total Debt/ LTM Adjusted EBITDA 2.2x 2.3x
Total Net Debt/ LTM Adjusted EBITDA 2.1x 1.7x

Interest Coverage
Adjusted EBITDA / Net Interest Expense 3.9x 3.9x

Cash flow from operations during 1Q08 increased 5.1%, or Ps.8.5 million, to Ps.174.9 million. Net borrowings increased Ps.632.0 million. CAPEX for 1Q07 decreased Ps.31.6 million to Ps.211.7 million. Investments were principally related to the upgrade and expansion of Cablemas' network, customers' premises equipment investments and the roll out of IP telephony.

Table 8. Cash Flow
1Q07 1Q08 Change
Cash at the beginning of the period 56.0 54.5 (1.5)
Net Income 115.6 33.2 (82.4)
+ Depreciation and amortization 117.8 154.0 36.2
+ Change in Working Capital 58.1 (50.2) (108.3)
+ Other (124.9) 38.0 162.9
Cash Flow from Operations 166.5 174.9 8.5
- Capex (180.2) (211.7) (31.6)
- Other 45.5 (31.6) (77.2)
Net Investing Activities (134.6) (243.3) (108.7)
+ Debt 0.6 (430.8) (431.4)
+ Other (37.8) 1,025.6 1,063.4
Net Financing Activities (37.2) 594.8 632.0
Cash at the end of the period 50.6 580.9 530.3

KEY EVENTS

Cablemas Pays a Total Cash Dividend of Ps.98.6 million

In February 2008, the Company's shareholders approved a cash dividend of Ps.98.6 million. The dividend was paid in two installments. The first installment of Ps.54.8 million took place on February 28, 2008 and the second one for a total of Ps.43.8 million took place on April 30, 2008.

Acquisition of Subscriber Base in the City of Progreso

In February 2008 Cablemas acquired 2,058 subscribers in the city of Progreso, in the state of Yucatan, for a total of US$1.2 million. This acquisition allows Cablemas to leverage its current operations in Merida, 35 kilometers from Progreso.

COFECO Approved conversion of long term notes issued by Alvafig to a subsidiary of Televisa

On May 13, 2008, the Mexican Antitrust Commission announced that Televisa has complied with certain conditions imposed by the commission, authorizing the conversion of the long term notes issued by Alvafig into 99.99% of its capital stock. Our shareholder, Alvafig, holds 49% of the voting stock of Calbemas, and all of the convertible limited voting shares of the Company which represent approximately 11% of the total capital stock of the Company.

Main Changes in Accounting Practices

During 1Q08 the Company began implementing several changes in accounting practices as a result of the following changes in Mexican Financial Reporting Standards (NIFs) and Mexican Interim Financial Reporting Standards (INIFs) which became effective on January 1, 2008:

-- Pursuant to NIF B-10, inflation accounting is not applicable for 2008.
The most significant impact of this change is that the result from
monetary position is not determined for 2008. Under NIF B-10, inflation
accounting will henceforth apply only during periods in which the
cumulative inflation rate over the previous three years equals, or
exceeds, 26%. As a result of this change, results for 1Q08 are
expressed in nominal pesos.
-- To address issues relating to the transition to NIF B-10, the
comparative figures for 1Q07 will continue to be expressed in constant
pesos as of December 31, 2007 pursuant to INIF 9.

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About Cablemas

Cablemas is the second-largest cable television operator in Mexico based on number of subscribers and homes passed. As of March 31, 2008, Cablemas' cable network served over 793,236 cable television subscribers, 226,962 high-speed internet subscribers, and 53,781 IP telephony lines, with 2,285,974 homes passed.

Cablemas is the concessionaire with the broadest coverage in Mexico, operating in 46 cities throughout the country's oil, maquiladora and tourist regions as of March 31, 2008. Cablemas has consistently introduced innovative products in Mexico and is the first cable operator in the country to provide a "Triple Play" bundled service package of cable television, high speed internet and IP telephony. More information about Cablemas can be found at www.cablemas.com.

This document may contain certain forward-looking statements concerning Cablemas' operations, performance, business, financial condition and growth prospects. These statements are based upon beliefs of management as well as a number of assumptions and estimates, which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties, many of which are beyond Cablemas' control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward- looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, changes in the Mexican economy, including changes in inflation rates or exchange rates, changes in political conditions and government policies in Mexico, increased competition, regulatory developments and customer demand. These statements are made as of the date of this press release and Cablemas undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise in light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurances that the events described or implied in the forward-looking statements contained in this document will in fact transpire.

- UNAUDITED FINANCIAL TABLES TO FOLLOW -

CABLEMAS, S. A. DE C. V. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

March 31st. 2008 and 2007

(1Q07 figures are in thousands of constant Mexican pesos as of December 31,

2007 while 1Q08 figures are in thousands of nominal Mexican pesos)

(Unaudited)

ASSETS 2008 2007

Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents Ps. 580,900 50,626
Trade accounts receivable, less
allowance for doubtful accounts of
Ps. 10,332 in 2008, Ps. 10,748 in 2007 42,788 44,140
Other accounts receivable, net 163,472 186,204
Prepaid expenses 36,286 44,493

Total current assets 823,446 325,463

Financial Instruments 395,995 508,087

Inventory of components of signal
distribution systems, net 310,880 297,550

Investment in associated companies 653,110 96,764

Property, signal distribution
systems and equipment, net 3,917,144 3,295,763

Deferred employee statutory profit sharing 11,663 6,431

Goodwill, net 1,076,294 1,023,483

Intangible asset from pension and seniority
premium plans and severance compensation
for reasons other than restructuring 12,714 19,620

Other non-current assets, net 208,361 189,776

Ps. 7,409,607 5,762,937

LIABILITIES 2008 2007

Current liabilities:
Current installments of:
Bank loans Ps. 278 66,437
Obligations under capital leases 6,045 522
Senior notes 69,159 69,297
Accounts payable 192,233 202,841
Accruals 101,847 101,998
Accrued liabilities 17,448 16,494
Taxes payable 11,922 37,200
Employee statutory profit sharing 6,607 8,652
Productora y Comercializadora de
Television, S. A. de C. V.
(related company) 43,677 36,173
Subscriber deposits and advances 71,636 59,768
Total current liabilities 520,852 599,382

Financial instruments 455,040 466,064
Senior notes 1,872,273 1,949,083
Bank loans, excluding current installments 534,935 -
Obligations under capital leases, excluding
current installments 6,799 253
Pension and seniority premiums plans
and severance compensation for reasons
other than restructuring 53,986 47,939
Income tax long-term 8,647 9,329
Deferred income tax 467,819 360,661

Total liabilities 3,920,351 3,432,711

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Majority stockholders' equity:
Capital stock 760,925 751,417
Additional paid-in capital 2,271,201 1,200,309
Retained earnings 546,244 457,180
Valuation effects of financial instruments (84,338) (72,540)
Effect from labor obligations (532) (1,564)
Cumulative deferred Income
Tax effect 3,448 3,448
Equity adjustment of non-monetary assets (10,298) (10,298)

Total majority stockholders' equity 3,486,650 2,327,952

Minority interest 2,606 2,274

Total stockholders' equity 3,489,256 2,330,226

Commitments and contingent liabilities

Ps. 7,409,607 5,762,937

CABLEMAS, S. A. DE C. V. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Income

Three months period ending March 31st, 2008 and 2007

(1Q07 figures are in thousands of constant Mexican pesos as of December
31, 2007 while 1Q08 figures are in thousands of nominal Mexican pesos)

(Unaudited)

2008 2007

Service revenues Ps. 770,903 Ps. 651,310
Cost of services 394,236 321,329

Gross profit 376,667 329,981

Operating expenses:
Selling 78,428 65,750
Administrative 124,788 118,217
Amortization and depreciation 25,605 11,787

Total operating expenses 228,821 195,754

Operating profit 147,846 134,227

Other income (expenses), net
Employee statutory profit sharing:
Current (2,678) (1,617)
Deferred 2,037 (430)

Total employee statutory profit sharing (641) (2,047)

Other income (expenses) 1,503 19,780

Other income (expenses), net 862 17,733

Comprehensive financial results:
Interest income 3,631 1,718
Interest expense (81,459) (65,697)
Foreign exchange (loss) gain, net 29,654 (1,980)
Valuation effects of financial instruments (42,283) 30,222
Monetary position gain - 25,527

Comprehensive financial results, net (90,457) (10,210)

Effects from associated companies:
Equity in the results of operations (3,343) 6,590

Total effects from associated companies (3,343) 6,590

Income before income taxes and
minority interest 54,908 148,340

Income taxes:
Current 6,098 43,559
Deferred 15,523 (11,000)

Total income taxes 21,621 32,559

Income before minority interest 33,287 115,781

Minority interest (119) (213)

Majority interest net income Ps. 33,168 Ps. 115,568

Basic earnings per share Ps. 0.12 Ps. 0.42

CABLEMAS, S. A. DE C. V. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Financial Position

Three months period ending March 31st, 2008 and 2007

(1Q07 figures are in thousands of constant Mexican pesos as of December
31, 2007 while 1Q08 figures are in thousands of nominal Mexican pesos)

(Unaudited)

2008 2007

Operating activities:
Majority interest net income Ps. 33,168 Ps. 115,568
Add charges (deduct credit) to operations
not requiring (providing) funds:
Depreciation and amortization 154,019 117,783
Net gain on insurance recovery - (45,542)
Effects from associated companies 3,343 (6,590)
Accrual for pension, seniority premiums
and severance 1,941 (164)
Deferred income taxes 15,523 (11,000)
Deferred employee statutory profit sharing (2,037) 430
Minority interest 119 213
Financial instruments 19,075 (62,286)

Funds provided by operations 225,151 108,412

Net financing from (investing in)
operating accounts:
Trade and other accounts receivable, net (3,428) 59,702
Prepaid expenses (14,522) (24,658)
Accounts payable (83,774) (50,287)
Accruals and accrued liabilities 10,261 6,892
Taxes payable 3,806 12,614
Subscriber deposits and advances 30,778 14,251
Employee statutory profit sharing 2,418 1,583
Related parties 4,245 37,974

Funds provided by operating activities 174,935 166,483

Financing activities:
Proceeds from (payments of) bank
loans, net (438,968) (22,711)
Proceeds from notes and payments
of commercial paper
obligations, net 9,957 23,464
Proceeds from (payments of)
capital lease obligations (1,815) (145)
Capital stock increases 9,507 -
Additional paid-in capital 1,070,893 -
Dividends paid (54,786) (38,211)
Income tax long-term - 385

Funds provided by financing activities 594,788 (37,218)

Investing activities:
Inventory of components of signal
distribution systems 26,534 (3,907)
Capital expenditures (223,443) (169,465)
Other assets, net (14,819) (6,802)
Investment in associated companies (31,613) -
Insurance recovery - 45,542

Funds used in investing activities (243,341) (134,632)

(Decrease) increase in cash and
cash equivalents 526,382 (5,367)

Cash and cash equivalents:
At beginning of year 54,518 55,993

At end of year Ps. 580,900 Ps. 50,626

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Cablemas, S.A. de C.V.

CONTACT: In Mexico, Allan Ituarte Hesles, Planning & IR Manager,
Cablemas, +5255-24-54-58-84, allan.ituarte@admcablemas.com.mx; In the United
States, Susan Borinelli, Breakstone Group, +1-646-452-2332,
sborinelli@breakstone-group.com, for Cablemas

Web site:

http://www.cablemas.com/

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