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FIBRA Prologis Announces Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Results

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MEXICO CITY, July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today reported results for the second quarter of 2016.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE QUARTER:

  • Net effective rents on rollover increased 11.8 percent
  • Operating portfolio occupancy ended at 96.4 percent
  • Acquired US$51.7 million of Class-A buildings from sponsor Prologis

Funds from operations (FFO) per CBFI was Ps. 0.6919 (US$0.0404) for the second quarter compared with Ps. 0.1096 (US$0.0070) for the same period in 2015, which includes a one-time adjustment of Ps. 0.5851 (US$0.0374) per CBFI for the realized exchange loss from the reimbursement of the value-added tax paid in connection with the acquisition of the initial portfolio.

Net earnings per CBFI in the second quarter was Ps. 0.5999 (US$0.0353) compared with Ps. 0.9279 (US$0.0593) for the same period in 2015.

STRONG OPERATING PERFORMANCE CONTINUES

“I am very pleased with our performance in the quarter. The team continues to produce strong financial and operating results,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Property Mexico. “The operating environment remains healthy in our markets, with demand for Class-A facilities significantly outpacing existing supply.”

Operating Portfolio

2Q16

2Q15

Notes

Period End Occupancy 

96.4%

96.0%

7 consecutive quarters with occupancy above 96%

Leases Signed

2.1 MSF

1.4 MSF

Record leasing volume of 1.3 MSF in Regional Markets for two consecutive quarters

Customer Retention

87.0%

98.0%

Net Effective Rent Change

11.8%

9.5%

Strong rent change across all markets, with most markets above 10%

Cash Same Store NOI

1.1%

4.7%

Cash same store NOI for 2Q16 grew 3.1% in constant dollars

Same Store NOI

-0.9%

N/A

 

CAPITAL DEPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTED BY ACCRETIVE ACQUISITIONS

US$ in millions

2Q16

Notes

Building Acquisitions

US$51.7

Class-A buildings recently developed by sponsor Prologis

Building GLA

750,000 SF

Occupancy

97.8%

Weighted avg. stabilized cap rate

7.3%

Development Stabilizations

US$2.1

Expansion building in Reynosa

Stabilized GLA

37,500 SF

Occupancy

100%

Weighted avg. stabilized yield

9.6%

Building Disposition

US$1.7

Highly specialized Class-B building sold to an end user in Monterrey

Building GLA

46,700 SF

Occupancy

0%

Weighted avg. stabilized cap rate

9.0%

 

“Our acquisitions are consistent with our investment strategy, which includes a focus on high-quality assets in the deepest and most dynamic markets,” Gutierrez added. “Our exclusive access to the Prologis development pipeline provides a unique competitive advantage that allows us to acquire state-of-the-art logistics facilities that strategically complement our portfolio.”

FINANCIAL POSITION SUPPORTS GROWTH

As of June 30, 2016, FIBRA Prologis’ liquidity was Ps. 7.4 billion (US$398.2 million), which included Ps. 7.1 billion (US$380 million) of available capacity on its unsecured credit facility and Ps. 338.5 million (US$ 18.2 million) of unrestricted cash.

Net debt as a percentage of investment properties was 30.7 percent, fixed charge coverage was 4.24x and net debt to adjusted EBITDA was 4.76x. 

GUIDANCE CONFIRMED

 (US$ in million, except per CBFI amounts)

Low

High

Notes

FFO per CBFI

US$0.1650

US$0.1800

Excludes the impact of foreign exchange movements

Full Year 2016 Distributions per CBFI

US$0.1100

US$0.1100

Year End Occupancy

95.5%

96.5%

Same Store NOI (Cash)

2.0%

3.0%

Based on U.S. dollar functional currency

Annual Capital Expenditures as % of NOI

14.0%

16.0%

Building Acquisitions

US$100.0

US$150.0

Asset Management and Professional Fees

US$18.0

US$20.0

 

WEBCAST & CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

FIBRA Prologis will host a live webcast/conference call to discuss quarterly results, current market conditions and future outlook. Here are the event details:

  • Friday, July 22, 2016, at 9 a.m. CT/10 a.m. ET
  • Live webcast at www.fibraprologis.com by clicking Events
  • Dial in: +1 877 256 7020 or +1 973 409 9692 and enter Passcode 34484434.

A telephonic replay will be available July 22–July 29 at +1 855 859 2056 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 404 537 3406 from all other countries using conference code 34484434. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of June 30, 2016, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 190 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 33.3 million square feet (3.1 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management.  Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature.  All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and  the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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HITN-TV Presents Special Coverage of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions

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BROOKLYN, New York, July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As part of its mission to present educational programming relevant to the needs of its audience, the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network – HITN-TV announced today that it will air two special programs with detailed coverage of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, on Sunday, July 24th and Sunday, July 31st.

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“The Latino vote will play an important role in this year’s presidential elections and HITN-TV is committed to offering informative programming that will help Spanish-speaking audiences better understand the complex U.S. electoral process,” explained Mike Nieves, President and CEO of HITN.

This latest effort is part of 2016: Tu Momento (2016: Your Moment), an educational campaign the network launched last April to explain the workings of the US electoral system and which has been well-received in the Hispanic community.

Gerson Borrero, HITN’s veteran presenter, will host the convention coverage, which will begin on Sunday, July 24th with a detailed summary and analysis of the Republican National Convention ands will continue on Sunday, July 31st with a similar recap of the top moments from the Democratic Party’s convention.

Both programs will feature commentary about the importance of both convention and what they mean for the Hispanic community, all presented in the moderate, neutral style that characterizes HITN-TV’s reporting. HITN-TV will continue to cover the electoral process with a variety of live and detailed coverage through Election Day in November.

“The millions of Hispanics living in the United States need to be well informed about political realities in this country in their own language,” Eric Turpin, HITN’s General Manager, noted.  “HITN-TV has taken on this role, and it is a responsibility we take very seriously.”

About HITN-TV

HITN-TV provides commercial Spanish-language educational programming in the United States.  It reaches over 40 million households in key Hispanic markets across the country. It is distributed throughout the United States and Puerto Rico through DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter, Cablevision, Mediacom and is available in select markets through Time Warner Cable. For more information visit: http://www.hitn.org/en/about-us

What: Special Coverage of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions

When: July 24th and July 31st

Where:  HITN-TV (www.hitn.org/donde-ver-hitn )

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Alma Co-President and COO Isaac Mizrahi to Serve as Chair-Elect of AHAA

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FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing announced Isaac Mizrahi, Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of Alma, as its chair-elect. As chair elect, he will work closely with current chair Linda Lane Gonzalez, to lead the organization in developing and advancing AHAA’s strategic plan. Prior to this election, Mizrahi served on the board of directors and other committees.  Both Mizrahi and Gonzalez will work with the AHAA board of directors to build AHAA’s thought leadership platforms, develop educational content and engage its members, partners and constituents.

“I am honored and privileged to be named chair-elect of an organization that is working to increase marketers’ understanding about the impact Hispanics are having on marketing strategies and corporate growth,” said Mizrahi. “We are at a critical time in our industry where specialist marketers must work together to change the way brands engage consumers and ensure we have right measurement systems that accurately reflect the power of the ethnic marketplace and its positive effect on ROI.”

A marketing master and economist, Mizrahi has spent more than 20 years honing his award-winning skills on behalf of international brands such as Coca-Cola, Bellsouth International, and Sprint-Nextel, for which he was named U.S. Hispanic Marketer of the Year in 2006 by Ad Week‘s “Marketing y Medios.” Mizrahi is proud to be a part of a dynamic team that has led Alma to numerous accolades, including most Lions won by a U.S. Hispanic agency at the 2016 Cannes International Festival of Creativity. In the past seven years, Alma has been on Advertising Age‘s A-List three times plus recognized twice by the publication as Multicultural Agency of the Year. It also holds the #1 spot on the Circulo Creativo Hispanic Agency ranking.

“Isaac is a tremendous leader and his record-breaking work has demonstrated the value of smart marketing to America’s multicultural majority,” said Gonzalez. “I look forward to working closely with him during this transformative period of our industry and taking AHAA to new heights!”

For more information, please visit http://ahaa.org and follow AHAA on Facebook and Twitter at @ahaa.

About AHAA: Founded in 1996, AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing is the national trade organization of all marketing, communications and media firms with trusted Hispanic expertise.

After The Storm Comes The Calm….But In Larry Hernandez’s Family Life There Is Never A Dull Moment On “Larrymania” This Sunday, July 24 At 9PM/8C

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MIAMI, July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBC UNIVERSO, the modern entertainment and sports cable channel will premiere episode two of hit reality series “Larrymanía” – Season 5 this Sunday, July 24 at 9PM ET/8C. To view a sneak peek, click here https://youtu.be/E17RW7xWIbU. To download video and images visit the “Larrymanía” EPK site www.image.net/larrymania5.

Reparto de la quinta temporada de la exitosa serie reality de NBC UNIVERSO: Dona Manuela, Larry Hernandez, Kenia Ontiveros y sus hijas Daleyza y Dalary Hernandez (PRNewsFoto/NBC UNIVERSO)

Last Sunday viewers got to see a more vulnerable side of Larry Hernández as he shared his experience behind bars and witnessed the suffering his mother Doña Manuela and his fiancé Kenia Ontiveros went through.

This week, after the storm comes the calm….or does it? In preparation for Larry’s highly anticipated come back concert, the family comes together to fulfill merchandise for his fans. What is supposed to be an organized effort soon turns into chaos when several family members have a little more fun than expected.

Fans can engage on social media by using #Larrymanía on Instagram and Twitter.  To learn more about “Larrymanía”, visit: www.facebook.com/LarrymaniaTV or www.Larrymania.com

To find NBC UNIVERSO on your satellite, telco or cable TV channel lineup, go to Channel 410 on DIRECTV; Channel 838 on DISH Network; Channel 3009 or 3010 on AT&T U-verse; and visit www.nbcuniverso.com/encuentra for the NBC UNIVERSO channel number on your local cable TV listings.

ABOUT NBC UNIVERSO:
NBC UNIVERSO (www.nbcuniverso.com) is a modern entertainment and sports cable channel for Latinos, bringing edgy programming and the world’s top sports franchises to more than 40 million households in the U.S. As one of the most widely available modern cable channels for U.S. Latinos, NBC UNIVERSO delivers a thrilling mix of exclusive sports action – including FIFA World Cup™, NASCAR Mexico Series, NFL, Premier League and The 2016 Rio Olympics – along with hit series, blockbuster movies, music, and must-see live events on TV, online and mobile devices. NBC UNIVERSO is part of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, a division of NBCUniversal (www.nbcuniversal.com), one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (www.comcastcorporation.com).

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Aeromexico Announces Promotional Collaboration With TripAdvisor To Encourage Its Flyers To Share Their Candid Feedback About Their Flight Experience

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MEXICO CITY, July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, today announced that it has joined TripAdvisor® to promote its new airline reviews platform, which helps consumers better understand the value of their flight experience beyond price. Aeromexico will encourage customers to write candid reviews of their flight experience on TripAdvisor through various marketing channels.

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With the launch of the new airline reviews platform, TripAdvisor will continue to expand its massive base of 350 million traveler reviews and opinions, including all major airlines globally, including Aeromexico. Travelers now have a go-to resource for making more informed air travel decisions based not only on the price of the flight, but the total experience with the airline as viewed by TripAdvisor’s community of more than 340 million monthly unique visitors. 

“We believe in proactively seeking consumer feedback and opinions, which is why we support the launch of TripAdvisor airline reviews. This latest innovation gives us a unique opportunity to hear our customers’ opinions on a platform that they love: TripAdvisor,” said Rodrigo Llaguno, VP of Customer Experience at Aeromexico. “Airline Reviews on TripAdvisor will help us to improve its customer experience, from shopping on our website, to the pre-flight, airport and onboard experiences.”

Brian Gross, VP of E-Commerce at Aeromexico, added “TripAdvisor and Aeromexico have been partners since 2014 which started with the integration of TripAdvisor destination ratings. Our customers are inspired by TripAdvisor’s great user-generated content when planning their next trip to our 85 destinations within three continents and more around the world as a founder member of SkyTeam alliance. Encouraging our customers to review our service on TripAdvisor’s popular site is a logical next step. In addition, TripAdvisor’s flight comparison engine will soon offer aeromexico.com as an option for customers to purchase tickets.”

“We’re helping travelers determine which flight options offer the best value beyond price by surfacing candid traveler reviews and photos, as well as detailed amenities information,” said Andrew Wong, head of airline review partnerships, TripAdvisor global flights business. “By encouraging its customers to share their candid feedback, Aeromexico will give flyers around the world the insights they need to book with their carrier.”

While TripAdvisor users can review any airline they have flown, brands like Aeromexico are making a concerted effort to proactively engage with their customers and collect their honest feedback. All reviews submitted by travelers are subject to TripAdvisor’s review submission guidelines.

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About Grupo Aeromexico

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in commercial aviation in Mexico and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, operates more than 600 daily flights and its main hub is in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its destinations network features more than 80 cities on three continents, including 45 destinations in Mexico, 16 in the United States, 15 in Latin America, four in Europe, three in Canada and two in Asia.

The Group’s fleet of about 130 aircraft is comprised of Boeing 787, 777 and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 145, 170, 175 and 190 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 MAX B737 jet airliners and 10 B787-9 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of SkyTeam, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 179 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 636 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel on its codeshare partner flights with Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines and WestJet with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Peru. www.aeromexico.com www.skyteam.com  

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The Famous “Angelina Ballerina” Now On “Semillitas”

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MIAMI, July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Semillitas, the TV channel produced especially for children from 0-5 years of age adds to its extensive programming the prestigious children TV series “Angelina Ballerina”. Angelina Ballerina is based on the books created by Katharine Holabird and illustrator Helen Craig. The books have been a phenomenon with more than 6 million copies sold worldwide. The TV series Angelina Ballerina has been awarded the “British Animation Award” for best animated special and has aired in more than 200 countries including PBS in the United States and CITV in the United Kingdom among other prestigious signals.

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Angelina Ballerina episodes have a duration of 13 minutes, and will be broadcasted every day in the morning, afternoon, and evening on Semillitas. This production tells the adventures of an 8 year old mouse who dreams of becoming a great dancer. Angelina is a feisty, passionate and full of energy mouse who works hard to achieve her goals and always learns from her mistakes. Music plays a pivotal role in this series since Angelina learns various forms of dance like modern dance, classical ballet, tap, jazz and folk dances. The series stimulates creativity of children and helps them stay healthy and active while being at home. Each episode seeks to inspire youngsters to follow their dreams and try to achieve them.

With the addition of this series, Semillitas is reinforcing the presence of internationally recognized animated brands. Besides this appealing content Semillitas keeps producing in house pieces that are culturally significant for families with children. Semillitas is recognized for its carefully nonviolent programming. Besides focusing on the preservation of Latin Culture, the channel is also known for its active presence in social networks and also for the channel’s webpage www.semillitas.tv, which incorporates video games and other items intended to fulfill its educational mission.

About Semillitas: “Semillitas” is a toddlers and preschoolers Pay TV channel that programs Spanish language animation, 24 hours a day, and is produced and distributed by SOMOSTV.  SOMOSTV is a company devoted to the development and promotion of pay TV in the US Hispanic market and Puerto Rico through the launch of TV channels and the distribution of all types of made for TV content in all platforms with technical and creative excellence.

CONTACT: Emma McGregor, 783-220-0280, [email protected]

HOLA! USA confirms that its national launch and printed publication will be on newsstands on August 16th

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NEW YORK, July 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HELLO & HOLA Media, Inc. announced today that its namesake publication, HOLA! USA will be on newsstands nationwide on August 16th. The U.S. edition of HOLA! Magazine is the latest piece of a legacy cultivated by third generation, family-owned HOLA & HELLO Media. The US edition of the publication will be available on newsstand in Spanish, but breaking with industry norms, the subscribers will have the option to receive their copy in Spanish or English.

With this huge announcement, the ¡HOLA! Group starts a new chapter helmed by Sylvia Banderas Coffinet who has been incorporated to the group as Publisher/VP of Integrated Sales. Banderas has enjoyed highly successful and meteoric rise working in publishing for just shy of a decade. Brand assignments under her belt include Town & Country, Latina, Glamour and most recently serving as second in command at People en Español.

“It is with great pride that I have accepted the role,” stated Sylvia Banderas Coffinet. “I am certain that the launch of this legacy brand will fill a need for content targeting affluent Hispanic women with a sophisticated sensibility and global mindset.”

HOLA! USA, as well as HOLA.com has been meticulously curated for the global citizen Latinas are today. With exclusive original content and impactful imagery, we currently reach over one million monthly unique visitors with our digital platforms, both in Spanish and English. To top that, we have opened a newsroom in Brooklyn with over 20 professionals that create Anglo and Hispanic content for both platforms, and collaborate closely with our sister brand, Hola TV for a real 360 content approach. Having someone with Sylvia’s portfolio and accolades as a partner is simply a blessing,” said Cristy Marrero, HOLA! USA’s Editorial Vice President.

Founded in 1944 by Antonio Sanchez and his wife Mercedes Junco, ¡HOLA! has been successfully adapted internationally with distribution in 120 countries, in 9 different languages. In 1988, the company launched Hello! UK. Today, more than 25 million weekly readers worldwide get exclusive stories, such as Eva Longoria and Pepe Bastón, and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s official wedding announcements.

“There is nothing in the U.S. market like HOLA! USA,” emphasized Banderas. “This brand is all about proclaiming to the Hispanic woman ‘you have arrived,’ a narrative that currently does not exist at a time when Hispanic women are a must-have consumer market segment.”

Javier Junco, Chief Financial Officer of ¡HOLA! said: “Sylvia’s stellar sales record, genuine enthusiasm for the market and kind manner with clients made it clear that she was the right choice for the appointment, just in time to take over with HOLA! USA. We came to the United States to stay,” stated Junco.

About ¡HOLA!:  Founded in 1944, ¡HOLA! Magazine has become one of the world’s leaders in its field. Its long history publishing the best celebrity and royalty photographs has made it an international icon for glamour, informative accuracy and good quality. The Spanish media company HELLO! & ¡HOLA! Media, Inc. publishes over 30 international editions from the U.K. to the Philippines, in 9 different languages, that reach more than 25 million readers every week, alongside 8 websites that have more than 20 million monthly unique visitors and a broadcast channel with over 14 million viewers.

Media contact: Bridger Communications: Aleyso Bridger, Executive Director & CEO – [email protected] – P: (786) 488-5683