Cablemas 4Q08 Net Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Up 18.2% and 5.0% YoY

Cablemas 4Q08 Net Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Up 18.2% and 5.0% YoY

MEXICO CITY, May 15 /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 December 31, 2008.

Cablemas CEO Carlos M. Alvarez Figueroa commented, "We closed the year with another quarter of revenue growth, despite the challenging global environment. In fact, we continued to expand our customer base, and this quarter we increased cable television subscribers by 6.8%, high-speed internet subscribers by 10.1% and IP telephony lines by 85.4% year-on-year."

"Adjusted EBITDA margin for the year was 35.6% reflecting higher programming costs throughout the year. To adjust to the weakening economy this quarter we successfully began implementing a cost control program, which together with revenue growth, contributed to the 142 bps year-on-year increase in operating margin for the quarter. In addition, we are negotiating terms with suppliers in order to offset the effect of the depreciation of the Mexican Peso, which impacts around 30% of the Company's overall costs."

"Although Mexico has started to feel the effects of the global slowdown, we consider our business model to be defensive and continue to see an attractive growth potential in our markets. Nonetheless, we remain cautious and will continue implementing cost controls throughout the Company while limiting capital expenditures and consolidating our current infrastructure to further support our strong balance sheet position."

Financial and Operational Highlights(1)
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(in million
Mexican
Pesos) 4Q07 4Q08 % Chg. 2007 2008 % Chg.
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Financial
Highlights
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Net revenue 698.8 825.8 18.2% 2,703.6 3,159.1 16.8%
Operating
profit 132.6 168.4 27.0% 550.1 541.5 -1.6%
Adjusted
EBITDA(2) 245.4 257.7 5.0% 1,012.1 1,126.2 11.3%
Net income 30.3 (19.8) -165.5% 226.2 (9.4) -104.2%
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Operating
margin 19.0% 20.4% +142 bps 20.3% 17.1% -321 bps
Adjusted
EBITDA
margin(2) 35.1% 31.2% -391 bps 37.4% 35.6% -179 bps
Net income
margin 4.3% -2.4% -673 bps 8.4% -0.3% -867 bps
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Total Debt 2,897.1 3,106.6 7.2% 2,897.1 3,106.6 7.2%
Net Debt 2,842.6 2,986.6 5.1% 2,842.6 2,986.6 5.1%
Total Debt/
LTM Adj.
EBITDA(2) 2.9x 2.8x 2.9x 2.8x
Net Debt/ LTM
Adj.
EBITDA(2) 2.8x 2.7x 2.8x 2.7x
EBITDA/ Net
interest
expense 4.0x 2.9x 4.0x 2.9x
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Operational
Highlights
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Homes
passed 2,204,603 2,512,760 14.0% 2,204,603 2,512,760 14.0%
Cable
Television
subscribers 797,018 851,172 6.8% 797,018 851,172 6.8%
High-speed
internet
subscribers 220,446 242,708 10.1% 220,446 242,708 10.1%
IP Telephony
lines 41,062 76,112 85.4% 41,062 76,112 85.4%
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(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 December 31, 2008, and the equivalent three-
month period ended December 31, 2007. Results for 4Q07 and FY07 are
expressed in constant Mexican pesos as of December 31, 2007, while
4Q08 and FY08 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.

FOURTH QUARTER 2008 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

Net Revenues

Net revenues increased 18.2%, or Ps.127.0 million, during 4Q08 to Ps.825.8 million, as described below:

-- Cable Television: The 10.6% growth in cable television revenues, from
Ps.515.7 million to Ps.570.3 million was principally due to a 6.8% YoY
increase in the number of subscribers to 851,172 with a penetration
rate of 33.1%. Average monthly cable television revenues per
subscriber (ARPU) increased year over year to Ps.227.3 from Ps.219.4,
principally reflecting the increase in rates at the Minibasic service
implemented earlier in the year. Average monthly net churn rates for
cable television declined 3 basis points to 2.3%.
-- High Speed Internet: The 8.7%, or Ps.11.5 million, rise in high-speed
Internet revenues to Ps.142.5 million resulted mainly from a 10.1%
increase in the number of subscribers to 242,708, with a penetration
rate of 11.3%. High-speed Internet ARPU declined to Ps.198.6 from
Ps.201.3 in 4Q07, reflecting a higher participation of competitively
priced double and triple play offerings. Average monthly net churn
rates for high-speed Internet declined 58 bps to 3.9% in 4Q08 due to
the increase in the participation of a more stable double and triple
play client base.

-- IP Telephony: IP telephony revenues for the quarter rose by Ps.48.4
million, to Ps.81.3 million. The number of IP telephony lines in
service rose 85.4% to 76,112 from 41,062 at the end of 4Q07. On July
31, 2008 Cablemas terminated the commercial agreement with Axtel to
provide IP Telephony services in Tijuana. As a result, the total
number of subscribers at year-end does not include 14,000 subscribers
transferred to Axtel following the split. IP telephony ARPU for 4Q08
rose to Ps.363.0 from Ps.291.2 in the year-ago quarter. This increase
principally reflects continued demand of new higher priced services
including calls to mobile phones and long distance calls, as well as
the ramping up of IP telephony in new cities.

Table 1. Revenues by Service Offering
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4Q07 4Q08
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% of Total % of Total % Chg.
Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue
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Cable Television 515.7 73.8% 570.3 69.1% 10.6%
High-Speed
Internet 131.0 18.7% 142.5 17.3% 8.7%
IP telephony 33.0 4.7% 81.3 9.8% 146.7%
Advertising 18.4 2.6% 28.9 3.5% 57.6%
Other(1) 0.7 0.1% 2.8 0.3% 280.0%
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Total Net
Revenue(2) 698.8 100.0% 825.8 100.0% 18.2%
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(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
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% Chg. in
4Q07 4Q08 Subscribers
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Minibasic 243,676 283,271 16.2%
Basic(1) 535,907 548,179 2.3%
Superbasic(1) 44,119 40,000 -9.3%
Premium (1) 33,767 43,416 28.6%
Hotel 17,435 19,722 13.1%
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Total Cable Television 797,018 851,172 6.8%
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High-Speed Internet 220,446 242,708 10.1%
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IP Telephony lines 41,062 76,112 85.4%
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(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
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4Q07 4Q08 % Chg.
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Homes passed 2,204,603 2,512,760 14.0%
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Cable Television
- Revenue 515.7 570.3 10.6%
- Subscribers 797,018 851,172 6.8%
- ARPU 219.4 227.3 3.6%
- Avg. Monthly Churn 2.36% 2.32% -3 bps
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High-Speed Internet
- Revenue 131.0 142.5 8.7%
- Subscribers 220,446 242,708 10.1%
- ARPU 201.3 198.6 -1.3%
- Avg. Monthly Churn 4.5% 3.9% -58 bps
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IP Telephony
- Revenue 33.0 81.3 146.7%
- Lines 41,062 76,112 85.4%
- ARPU 291.2 363.0 24.6%
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Operating Profit

Operating profit for 4Q08 increased by 27.0%, or Ps.35.8 million, to Ps.168.4 million, driven mainly by a Ps.99.0 million rise in gross profit, which more than offset the Ps.63.2 million increase in SG&A. Operating margin rose 142 bps to 20.4% from 19.0% in 4Q07.

Table 4. Operating Profit
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4Q07 4Q08 % Chg.
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% of % of
Million Ps. Revenues Million Ps. Revenues
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Service revenues 698.8 100.0% 825.8 100.0% 18.2%
Cost of services 345.7 49.5% 373.7 45.3% 8.1%
Gross Profit 353.1 50.5% 452.1 54.7% 28.0%
SG&A 220.5 31.6% 283.7 34.4% 28.6%
- Selling 64.5 9.2% 111.7 13.5% 73.3%
- Administrative 138.1 19.8% 132.5 16.0% -4.1%
- Amortization and
depreciation 17.9 2.6% 39.5 4.8% 120.2%
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Total operating
profit 132.6 19.0% 168.4 20.4% 27.0%
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Cost of Services

Cost of Services for 4Q08 rose 8.1%, or Ps.28.0 million. The increase in cost of services was primarily due to:

-- A Ps.20.1 million increase in cable TV programming costs, reflecting
higher costs, the depreciation of the Mexican peso against the US
dollar and the increase in the number of cable subscribers; and

-- A Ps.3.1 million increase in Internet costs related to the incremental
cost for bandwidth as the Company is offering higher Internet speeds
at the same price to make its service more competitive. The increase
also reflected the 10.1% growth in the number of Internet subscribers.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (including depreciation and amortization) or SG&A, increased Ps.63.2 million, or 28.6% YoY to Ps.283.7 million. As a percentage of sales, SG&A increased to 34.4%, from 31.6% in 4Q07. The absolute increase in SG&A principally reflected higher selling expenses incurred to continue to drive sales growth, which more than offset the reduction in administrative charges, as follows:

-- Selling expenses rose 73.3% to Ps.111.7 million. As a percentage of
revenues, selling expenses increased to 13.5% from 9.2% in 4Q07
principally reflecting an increase in commissions paid and the
advertising campaign launched earlier in the year to promote the
launch of IP telephony and triple play.
-- Administrative expenses declined 4.1% to Ps.132.5 million. As a
percentage of revenues, administrative expenses fell to 16.0% from
19.8% in the year-ago quarter. This improvement was the result of the
Company's successful implementation of cost cutting initiatives began
in 4Q08, including lowering office and travel costs as well as
maintaining a tight control on payroll expenses.

-- Amortization and depreciation rose 120.2%, or Ps.21.6 million, to
Ps.39.5 million in 4Q08, mainly due to the increase in Capex and the
amortization resulting from recent acquisitions.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA for 4Q08 increased 5.0%, or Ps.12.3 million, to Ps.25.7 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 391 bps to 31.2%. The following table sets forth the reconciliation between net income and adjusted EBITDA:

Table 5. Adjusted EBITDA
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4Q07 4Q08 % Chg.
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Net income (loss) 30.3 (19.8) n/a
Add (subtract):
Amortization and depreciation 112.8 89.3 -20.9%
Comprehensive financial results, net 92.9 (134.1) n/a
Other (income) expense, net (27.5) (9.8) -64.4%
Total income tax and asset tax 25.1 263.9 950.7%
Employee profit sharing (2.4) 8.3 -445.5%
Effects from associated companies 14.0 60.1 327.8%
Minority interest 0.1 (0.07) n/a

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Adjusted EBITDA 245.4 257.7 5.0%
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-- Net comprehensive financial results were a gain of Ps.134.1 million
compared with an expense of Ps.92.9 million in 4Q07.
-- Income taxes were Ps.263.9 million compared with Ps.25.1 million in
the years ago quarter, reflecting higher non-cash deferred taxes for
the period resulting from the gains generated by the derivative
instruments to hedge interest and principal payments on outstanding US
dollar denominated debt.
-- Effects from associated companies were a loss of Ps.60.1 million,
principally at PCTV.

-- Depreciation and amortization declined 20.9%, or Ps.23.5 million, to
Ps.89.3 million, principally reflecting accelerated depreciation in
previous quarters.

Comprehensive Financial Results, Net

Net comprehensive financial results were a gain of Ps.134.1 million for the three-months ended December 31, 2008, compared with an expense of Ps.92.9 million for 4Q07. The change primarily reflected a non-cash financial instruments gain of Ps.820.3 million compared with a non-cash Ps.43.6 million loss in the year ago quarter as a result of the Company's hedging strategy described in "Debt Structure and Cash Flow". This more than offset the Ps.587.2 million a non-cash foreign-exchange loss resulting from the depreciation of the Mexican peso against the US dollar, as well as the Ps.44.5 million year-over-year increase in interest expenses.

Table 6. Comprehensive Financial Results, Net
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4Q07 4Q08 % Chg.
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Interest income 1.7 1.9 13.8%
Interest expense -56.4 -100.9 78.9%
Financial instruments (loss) -43.6 820.3 n/a
Foreign-exchange (loss) gain, net -2.0 -587.2 29034.2%
Monetary position (loss) gain 7.4 0.0 -100.0%
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Comprehensive financial results, net (92.9) 134.1 n/a
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Net Income

For 4Q08, Cablemas posted a net loss of Ps.19.8 million, compared with a net gain of Ps.30.3 million 4Q07 as explained above. Net income margin fell to negative 2.4% from positive 4.3% for 4Q07. It should be noted, however, that results for the quarter were negatively impacted by non-cash losses for a total of Ps.30.8 million resulting from the combination of deferred taxes and a foreign exchange loss, which more than offset a financial instruments gain.

FISCAL YEAR 2008 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

Net Revenues

Net revenues increased 16.8%, or Ps.455.5 million, during FY08 to Ps.3,159.1 million.

-- Cable Television: The 10.3%, or Ps.211.2 million, growth in cable
television revenues was principally due to a 6.8% YoY increase in the
number of subscribers to 851,171, with a penetration rate of 33.1%.
Average monthly cable television revenues per subscriber (ARPU) rose
0.8% to Ps.227.8. This raise in ARPU was primarily the result of the
increase in rates at the Minibasic service implemented earlier in the
year. The average monthly net churn rates for cable television fell 3
bps to 2.32% for FY08 from 2.36% in FY07.
-- High Speed Internet: Revenues rose 15.0%, or Ps.72.9 million, to
Ps.558.4 million. The rise in high-speed Internet revenues resulted
mainly from a 10.1% increase in the number of subscribers to 242,708,
with a penetration rate of 11.3%. The 1.5% decline in high-speed
Internet ARPU to Ps.200.9 reflecting a higher participation of
competitively priced double and triple play offerings. Average monthly
net churn rates for high-speed Internet fell to 3.9% for FY08 from
4.5% in FY07 reflecting a higher participation of more stable double
and triple play clients.

-- IP Telephony: IP telephony revenues for the period rose 102.7%, or
Ps.121.6 million, to Ps.239.9 million. As of December 31, 2008, there
were 76,112 IP telephony lines in service, up from 41,062 as of
December 31, 2007. On July 31, 2008 Cablemas terminated the commercial
agreement with Axtel to provide IP Telephony services in Tijuana. As a
result, the total number of subscribers at year-end does not include
14,000 subscribers transferred to Axtel following the split. IP
telephony ARPU for FY08 rose 14.5% to Ps.341.3. This increase
principally reflects continued demand of new higher priced services
including calls to mobile phones and long distance calls, as well as
the ramping up of IP telephony in new cities.

Table 7. Revenues by Service Offering
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2007 2008
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% of Total % of Total % Chg.
Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue
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Cable Television 2,041.2 75.5% 2,252.4 71.3% 10.3%
High-Speed
Internet 485.5 18.0% 558.4 17.7% 15.0%
IP telephony 118.3 4.4% 239.9 7.6% 102.7%
Advertising 54.9 2.0% 99.7 3.2% 81.6%
Other(1) 3.6 0.1% 8.7 0.3% 137.9%
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Total Net
Revenue(2) 2,703.6 100.0% 3,159.1 100.0% 16.8%
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(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 8. Number of Subscribers and Revenue per Service Offering
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% Chg. in
2007 2008 Subscribers
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Minibasic 243,676 283,271 16.2%
Basic(1) 535,907 548,179 2.3%
Superbasic(1) 44,119 40,000 -9.3%
Premium (1) 33,767 43,416 28.6%
Hotel 17,435 19,722 13.1%
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Total Cable Television 797,018 851,172 6.8%
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High-Speed Internet 220,446 242,708 10.1%
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IP Telephony lines 41,062 76,112 85.4%
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(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 9. ARPUs and Churn Per Service Offering
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2007 2008 % Chg.
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Homes passed 2,204,603 2,512,760 14.0%
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Cable Television
- Revenue 2,041.2 2,252.4 10.3%
- Subscribers 797,018 851,172 6.8%
- ARPU 225.9 227.8 0.8%
- Avg. Monthly Churn 2.36% 2.32% -3 bps
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High-Speed Internet
- Revenue 485.5 558.4 15.0%
- Subscribers 220,446 242,708 10.1%
- ARPU 204.0 200.9 -1.5%
- Avg. Monthly Churn 4.5% 3.9% -58 bps
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IP Telephony
- Revenue 118.3 239.9 102.7%
- Lines 41,062 76,112 85.4%
- ARPU (without
migration fee) 298.2 341.3 14.5%
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Operating Profit

Operating profit for FY08 declined by 1.6%, or Ps.8.7 million, to Ps.541.5 million, driven mainly by an increase of 23.2% in SG&A which more than offset the 13.3% increase in gross profit. Operating margin declined to 17.1% from 20.3% in FY07, principally due to higher cost of services and SG&A as a percentage of sales.

Table 10. Operating Profit
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2007 2008
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% of % of
Million Ps. Revenues Million Ps. Revenues % Chg.
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Service revenues 2,703.6 100.0% 3,159.1 100.0% 16.8%
Cost of services 1,326.7 49.1% 1,598.7 50.6% 20.5%
Gross Profit 1,376.9 50.9% 1,560.4 49.4% 13.3%
SG&A 826.8 30.6% 1,018.9 32.3% 23.2%
- Selling 255.5 9.5% 360.0 11.4% 40.9%
- Administrative 507.2 18.8% 535.8 17.0% 5.6%
- Amortization and
depreciation 64.1 2.4% 123.2 3.9% 92.1%
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Total operating
profit 550.1 20.3% 541.5 17.1% -1.6%
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Cost of Services

Cost of Services for FY08 increased by 20.5%, or Ps.272.0 million. The increase in cost of services was primarily due to:

-- A 26% increase in cable TV programming costs, reflecting higher costs,
the depreciation of the Mexican Peso and the increase in the number of
cable subscribers;
-- A 18.1% increase in Internet costs, which are related to the
incremental cost for bandwidth as the Company is offering higher
Internet speeds at the same price to make its service more
competitive. Higher internet costs also reflect the 10.1% increase in
the number of internet subscribers during the period;
-- A 91.2% increase in telephony costs resulting from the roll out of IP
telephony in new cities and the 85.4% increase in the number of IP
telephony subscribers; and

-- A 16% increase in depreciation & amortization resulting from an
increase in fixed assets investments.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (including depreciation and amortization) or SG&A, increased Ps.192.1 million, or 23.2%, YoY to Ps.1,018.9 million. As a percentage of sales, SG&A rose to 32.3% from 30.6%. The absolute increase in SG&A principally reflected higher selling expenses incurred to continue to drive sales growth that more than offset the reduction non-revenue generating administrative charges, as follows:

-- A 40.9%, or Ps.104.5 million, increase in selling expenses to Ps.360.0
million principally reflecting an increase in commissions paid and the
advertising campaign launched earlier in the year to promote the
launch of IP telephony and triple play. The increase also reflects
the expansion of the Company's sales force (1,340 salespersons as of
December 31, 2008 as compared to 1,215 as of December 31, 2007).
-- A 5.6%, or Ps.28.6 million, increase in administrative expenses,
including Ps.21.7 in wages and salaries. However, during 4Q08 the
Company began implementing a series of cost cutting initiatives that
have started to show positive results; and

-- An 92.1%, or Ps.59.0 million, increase in amortization and
depreciation, to Ps.123.2 million for FY08, principally due to an
increase in assets and equipment and the amortization resulting from
recent acquisitions.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA for FY08 increased 11.3%, or Ps.114.1 million, to Ps.1,126.2 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin declined 179 bps to 35.6% from 37.4%. The following table sets forth the reconciliation between net income and adjusted EBITDA:

Table 11. Adjusted EBITDA
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2007 2008 % Chg.
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Net income (loss) 226.2 (9.4) n/a
Add (subtract):
Amortization and depreciation 461.9 584.7 26.6%
Comprehensive financial results, net 231.3 141.4 -38.9%
Other (income) expense, net (55.4) (7.8) -86.0%
Total income tax and asset tax 131.7 315.0 139.1%
Employee profit sharing 2.9 8.4 195.1%
Effects from associated companies 12.9 93.9 625.8%
Minority interest 0.4 0.01 -97.6%

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Adjusted EBITDA 1,012.1 1,126.2 11.3%
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-- Net comprehensive financial results were an expense of Ps.141.4
million compared with an expense of Ps.231.3 million in FY07 as
explained below;
-- Income tax was a Ps.315.0 million provision, compared to Ps.131.7
million in FY07; principally reflecting the gains generated by the
derivative instruments to hedge interest and principal payments on
outstanding US dollar denominated debt.
-- Depreciation and amortization rose 26.6.%, or Ps.122.8 million, to
Ps.584.7 million, principally due to an increase in fixed asset
investments; and

-- Effect from associated companies was a Ps.93.9 million loss,
principally at PCTV.

Comprehensive Financial Results, Net

Net comprehensive financial results were an expense of Ps.141.4 million for FY08, compared to an expense of Ps. 231.3 for FY07. This was mainly due to a Ps.833.6 million non-cash, non-monetary financial instruments gain resulting from the Company's hedging strategy described in "Debt Structure and Cash Flow", which more than offset the higher non-cash foreign exchange loss resulting from the depreciation of the Mexican peso against the US dollar as well as the increase in interest expenses. Pursuant to NIF B-10, inflation accounting is not applicable for 2008 and thus the result from monetary position is not determined for 2008.

Table 12. Comprehensive Financial Results, Net
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2007 2008 % Chg.
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Interest income 5.4 10.8 99.6%
Interest expense -261.4 -398.5 52.4%
Financial instruments (gain) -15.1 833.6 n/a
Foreign-exchange (gain) loss, net -5.0 -587.3 11744.0%
Monetary position loss (gain) 44.8 0.0 -100.0%
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Comprehensive financial
results, net (231.3) (141.4) -38.9%
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Net Income

For FY08, Cablemas posted a net loss of Ps.9.4 million, compared with a Ps.226.2 million gain posted in FY07. Net income margin for the year was down to negative 0.3% from 8.4% in FY07. It should be noted, however, that results for the quarter were negatively impacted by non-cash losses for a total of Ps.68.7 million resulting from the combination of deferred taxes and a foreign exchange loss which more than offset a financial instruments gain.

CAPEX

Capital expenditures for FY08 increased 44.9%, or Ps. 509.0 million, to Ps.1,642.1 million from Ps.1,133.1 million in FY07. Capital expenditures principally related to investments incurred in connection with the roll out of IP telephony and to expand and upgrade Cablemas' network. Following the strong capital investments made in 2008 and to adjust to the current environment, during 2009 Cablemas expects to maintain a conservative stance in terms of capital expenditures while focusing on further increasing market penetration by continuing to leverage its current distribution network.

As of December 31, 2008, Cablemas had a network of 15,291 km, of which 85% was bidirectional, 90% was operating at or greater than 550 MHz and 79% was operating at or greater than 750 MHz.

DEBT STRUCTURE AND CASH FLOW

Consolidated gross debt as of December 31, 2008, totaled Ps.3,106.6 million, of which Ps. 3,098.4 million was long-term and Ps.8.2 million was short term. Consolidated gross debt rose YoY by 7.2%, from Ps.2,897.1 million as of December 31, 2007. This was mainly the result of the depreciation of the Mexican Peso, as the majority of the debt is denominated in US dollars.

Net debt, which is calculated as total debt minus cash and cash equivalents, increased YoY by 5.1% to Ps.2,986.6 million, from 2,842.6 million as of December 31, 2007. As of December 31, 2008, Cablemas had a cash balance of Ps.120.1 million.

Approximately 98% of Cablemas' debt is denominated in US dollars. All of the Company's bank debt is hedged by swap agreements on interest and principal payments for the life of the senior notes and the US$50 million loan. The Company has not entered into any other derivatives transactions during 2008.

Table 13. Debt Indicators
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2007 2008 % Chg.
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Total Debt 2,897.1 3,106.6 7.2%
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Short-Term Debt 320.2 8.2 -97.4%

Long-Term Debt 2,576.9 3,098.4 20.2%

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Cash and Cash Equivalents 54.5 120.1 120.2%
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Total Net Debt 2,842.6 2,986.6 5.1%
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Leverage
Total Debt/ LTM Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x 2.8x
Total Net Debt/ LTM Adjusted
EBITDA 2.8x 2.7x
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Interest Coverage
Adjusted EBITDA / Net Interest
Expense 4.0x 2.9x
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Cash flow from operations during FY08 increased 63.7%, or Ps.532.2 million, to Ps.1,367.3 million. Net borrowings declined by Ps.424.0 million as the Company paid down the majority of its short term debt at the beginning of the 2008 fiscal year. CAPEX for FY08 increased Ps.509.0 million to Ps.1,642.1 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 14. Cash Flow
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2007 2008 Change
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Cash at the beginning of the period 56.0 54.5 (1.5)
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Net Income 226.2
Income before income taxes 305.6
+ Depreciation and amortization 468.1 591.3 123.2
+ Change in Working Capital 123.6 355.4 231.8
+ Other 17.1 115.0 97.9
Cash Flow from Operations 835.1 1,367.3 532.2
- Capex (1,133.1) (1,642.1) 509.0
- Other (499.3) (31.6) (467.7)
Net Investing Activities (1,632.4) (1,673.7) 41.3
+ Debt 835.3 (431.7) (1,267.0)
+ Other (39.4) 803.7 843.1
Net Financing Activities 795.9 371.9 (423.9)
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Cash at the end of the period 54.5 120.1 65.5
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4Q08 Results Conference Call

Since June 2008 Televisa has consolidated the assets, liabilities, and results of Cablemas in its consolidated financial statements. Therefore and until further notice, Cablemas has decided to discontinue its practice of hosting quarterly earnings calls. Questions concerning the Company's operations and results will continue to be addressed by the Company's investor relations department.

About Cablemas

Cablemas is the second-largest cable television operator in Mexico based on number of subscribers and homes passed. As of December 31, 2008, Cablemas' cable network served over 851,172 cable television subscribers, 242,708 high-speed internet subscribers, and 76,112 IP telephony lines, with 2,512,760 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 December 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
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
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For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007

(2007 figures are in thousands of constant Mexican pesos
as of December 31, 2007 while 2008 figures are in thousands
of nominal Mexican pesos)

ASSETS 2008 2007*
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CURRENT
Cash and cash equivalents Ps 120,052 Ps 54,518

Accounts receivable:
Accounts receivable - net 38,678 40,008
Recoverable taxes - net 149,809 148,561
Other accounts receivable 1,450 14,262
Due from affiliated companies 9,260 341
Advance payments 19,825 21,763
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Total current assets 339,074 279,453

Financial Instruments 1,005,010 4,299

Inventories - net 589,364 337,414

Shares investments 566,684 624,839

Property, distribution signal
systems and equipments - net 4,660,101 3,835,410

Other assets:

Deferred profit sharing 9,829 9,627
Goodwill 1,076,295 1,076,295
Transition assets for
employees benefits - 15,483
Other assets - net 174,238 205,852

Total assets Ps 8,420,595 Ps 6,388,672

LIABILITIES 2008 2007*
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Current:
Current portion of bank loans Ps 353 Ps 313,967
Current portion of financial leasing 7,876 6,202
Current portion of corporate notes 27,418 23,221
Accounts payable 732,537 276,007
Accruals and cumulative liabilities 108,199 109,033
Taxes payable 34,228 8,116
Profit Sharing 6,063 4,188
Due to affiliated companies 123,784 39,773
Customers deposits and advances 27,519 40,858
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Total current liabilities 1,067,977 821,365

Long-term debt, net of current portion:
Financial instruments 24,394 20,139
Corporate notes, net of current portion 2,406,283 1,908,253
Bank loans, net of current portion 688,690 660,215
Accounts payable 8,500 -
Financial leasing, net of current portion 3,443 8,458
Employees benefits 55,985 54,815

Income tax 3,358 8,647

Deferred tax 754,016 452,296
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Total liabilities 5,012,646 3,934,188
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Capital stock 761,109 751,417
Share premiums 2,299,586 1,200,309
Legal reserve 38,983 27,649
Retained earnings 413,987 540,212
Financial instruments valuation effects (108,213) (60,208)
Labor obligations cumulative effects - (532)
Cumulative effect of deferred income tax - 3,448
Deficit in restatement of stockholders equity - (10,298)
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Total majority interest 3,405,452 2,451,997
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Minority interest 2,497 2,487
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Total stockholders' equity 3,407,949 2,454,484
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Total liabilities and stockholders
equity Ps 8,420,595 Ps 6,388,672
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* Certain amounts were reclassified for comparison purposes with 2008.

CABLEMAS, S. A. DE C. V. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Consolidated Statements of Income
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For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007

(2007 figures are in thousands of constant Mexican pesos as of
December 31, 2007 while 2008 figures are in thousands of nominal
Mexican pesos)

2008 2007*
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Revenues Ps 3,159,113 Ps 2,703,628

Cost of sales (including depreciation and
amortization) 1,598,669 1,326,683

General expenses:
Selling (excluding depreciation and
amortization) 360,030 255,506
Administrative (excluding depreciation
and amortization) 535,765 507,181
Amortization and depreciation 123,150 64,124
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Operating income 541,499 550,134

Other (expenses) income (654) 52,536

Integral cost of financing (141,362) (231,312)

Equity loses of affiliates (93,925) (12,941)
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Income before income taxes 305,558 358,417

Income taxes (314,975) (131,743)
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Consolidated net (loss) profit (9,417) 226,674

Minority interest net income (10) (426)
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Majority interest net (loss)
income Ps (9,427) Ps 226,248
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* Certain amounts were reclassified for comparison purposes with 2008.

CABLEMAS, S. A. DE C. V. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
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For the year ended December 31, 2008

(2008 figures are in thousands of nominal Mexican pesos)

2008
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Operating activities:
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Income before income taxes Ps 305,558

Investment activities related items
Depreciation and amortization 591,311
Increase in accounts receivable reserve 2,322
Increase in inventories reserve for systems of signal
distribution components 1,991
Profit on sales of fixed assets (889)
Loss in insurance claims 488
Loss in equity affiliates 93,925
Net cost for labor obligations 17,185

Financing activities related items
Interest paid 199,962
Financial instruments (837,203)
Unrealized foreign exchange loss 505,815
Profit sharing 8,518
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Subtotal of investing and financing activities
related items 888,983
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Increase in accounts receivable and other accounts receivables (45,046)
Increase in affiliated companies 75,091
Prepaid expenses 1,938
Tax recoverable 61,048
Accounts payable 462,647
Accruals and cumulative liabilities (834)
Customers deposits and advances (13,339)
Paid income taxes (56,355)
Profit sharing (6,845)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 1,367,288
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Investing activities:
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Business acquisition (14,433)
Investment in shares (35,769)
Inventory of systems of signal distribution components (253,941)
Other assets (448)
Acquisition of machinery and equipment (1,373,736)
Cash from sales of machinery and equipment 3,696
Cash recover from insurance claims 934
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Net cash used for investing activities (1,673,697)
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Exceeding cash to be applied in financial activities (306,409)

Financial activities:
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Cash entry for equity issuance 9,692
Cash entry from shares premiums 1,099,277
Payments of bank loans (423,000)
Expenses payments on corporate notes (3,011)
Financial leasing payments (5,732)
Interest paid (201,379)
Dividends paid (98,615)
Long term income tax (5,289)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 371,943
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 65,534
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 54,518
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year Ps 120,052
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Source: Cablemas, S.A. de C.V.

CONTACT: In Mexico, Cablemas, Allan Ituarte Hesles, Planning & IR
Manager, +5255-41-21-83-35, aituarte@cablemas.com.mx; In the United States,
Breakstone Group, Susan Borinelli, +1-646-330-5907,
sborinelli@breakstone-group.com

Web Site: http://www.cablemas.com/

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