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Thursday, July 24, 2008

ASUR 2Q08 Passenger Traffic Up 9.59% YOY

MEXICO CITY, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR), (ASUR) the first privatized airport group in Mexico and operator of Cancun Airport and eight other airports in southeast Mexico, today announced results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2008.

2Q08 Highlights(1):

-- EBITDA(2) increased by 19.75% to Ps.531.9 million.

-- Total passenger traffic was up 9.59%.

-- Total revenues rose by 11.78%, mainly due to increases of 21.43% in non-aeronautical revenues and 7.35% in aeronautical revenues.

-- Commercial revenues per passenger rose by 12.66% to Ps.49.29 per passenger.

    -- Operating profit increased by 20.73%.
    -- EBITDA margin was 65.78% compared with 61.40% in 2Q07.

(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 June 30, 2008, and the equivalent three-month period ended June 30, 2007. Results for 2Q07 and 1H07 are expressed in constant Mexican pesos as of December 31, 2007, while 2Q08 and 1H08 results are in nominal pesos. Tables state figures in thousands of pesos, unless otherwise noted. Passenger figures exclude transit and general aviation passengers. Commercial revenues include revenues from the activities of non-permanent ground transportation and parking lots. All U.S. dollar figures are calculated at the exchange rate of US$1 = Ps.10.3069.

(2) EBITDA means net income before: provision for taxes, deferred taxes, deferred employees profit sharing, non-ordinary items, comprehensive financing cost, and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income, as an indicator of our operating performance, or as an alternative to cash flow as an indicator of liquidity. Our management believes that EBITDA provides a useful measure of our performance that is widely used by investors and analysts to evaluate our performance and compare it with other companies. EBITDA is not defined under U.S. GAAP, and may be calculated differently by different companies.

Passenger Traffic

For the second quarter of 2008, total passenger traffic increased year-over-year by 9.59%. Domestic passenger traffic increased by 8.37% and international passenger traffic rose by 10.53%.

The 10.53% rise in international passenger traffic resulted mainly from an increase of 11.74% at Cancun airport.

The 8.37% rise in domestic passenger traffic resulted mainly from increases of 9.18%, 32.42%, 12.07%, 11.55% and 18.50%, at the Cancun, Cozumel, Merida, Oaxaca and Villahermosa airports, respectively. It is worth noting that the Easter and Holy week holidays, both of which fell in the first quarter this year, fell in the second quarter in 2007.

For 1H08, total passenger traffic rose by 13.91% compared to 1H07, with international passenger traffic up 16.88% and domestic passenger traffic up 12.00%.



     Table I. Domestic Passengers (in thousands)

                                               %                          %
            Airport          2Q07     2Q08   change   1H07      1H08   change

     Cancun                  815.8    890.7    9.18  1,419.4  1,675.8   18.06
     Cozumel                  18.2     24.1   32.42     32.5     47.8   47.08
     Huatulco                 82.7     65.5  (20.80)   148.3    130.3  (12.14)
     Merida                  270.1    302.7   12.07    503.8    617.4   22.55
     Minatitlan               48.2     40.3  (16.39)    90.8     78.7  (13.33)
     Oaxaca                  110.8    123.6   11.55    216.3    254.6   17.71
     Tapachula                48.9     58.8   20.25    101.1    119.9   18.60
     Veracruz                231.1    235.8    2.03    422.0    457.5    8.41
     Villahermosa            201.6    238.9   18.50    369.8    479.8   29.75
                 TOTAL     1,827.4  1,980.4    8.37  3,304.0  3,861.8   16.88

     Note: Passenger figures exclude transit and general aviation passengers.



     Table II. International Passengers (in thousands)

                                               %                          %
            Airport          2Q07     2Q08   change   1H07      1H08   change

     Cancun                 2,172.2  2,427.3   11.74  4,687.7  5,290.8  12.87
     Cozumel                  126.8    131.8    3.94    270.4    281.3   4.03
     Huatulco                  11.9      7.6  (36.13)    54.6     57.9   6.04
     Merida                    30.8     25.7  (16.56)    67.3     61.1  (9.21)
     Minatitlan                 1.2      1.1   (8.33)     1.9      2.1  10.53
     Oaxaca                     9.8      9.9    1.02     19.4     23.4  20.62
     Tapachula                  1.1      0.9  (18.18)     2.3      2.2  (4.35)
     Veracruz                  17.1     16.8   (1.75)    32.1     34.2   6.54
     Villahermosa              11.9     12.6    5.88     23.2     25.1   8.19
                 TOTAL      2,382.8  2,633.7   10.53  5,158.9  5,778.1  12.00

     Note: Passenger figures exclude transit and general aviation passengers.



     Table III. Total Passengers (in thousands)

                                               %                          %
            Airport          2Q07     2Q08   change   1H07      1H08   change

     Cancun                2,988.0  3,318.0   11.04  6,107.1  6,966.6   14.07
     Cozumel                 145.0    155.9    7.52    302.9    329.1    8.65
     Huatulco                 94.6     73.1  (22.73)   202.9    188.2   (7.24)
     Merida                  300.9    328.4    9.14    571.1    678.5   18.81
     Minatitlan               49.4     41.4  (16.19)    92.7     80.8  (12.84)
     Oaxaca                  120.6    133.5   10.70    235.7    278.0   17.95
     Tapachula                50.0     59.7   19.40    103.4    122.1   18.09
     Veracruz                248.2    252.6    1.77    454.1    491.7    8.28
     Villahermosa            213.5    251.5   17.80    393.0    504.9   28.47
                 TOTAL     4,210.2  4,614.1    9.59  8,462.9  9,639.9   13.91

     Note: Passenger figures exclude transit and general aviation passengers.


Consolidated Results for 2Q08

Total revenues for 2Q08 increased year-over-year by 11.78% to Ps.808.5 million. This was mainly due to increases of:

-- 7.35% in revenues from aeronautical services, principally as a result of the 9.59% rise in passenger traffic; and

-- 21.43% in revenues from non-aeronautical services, principally as a result of the 23.19% rise in commercial revenues detailed below.

ASUR classifies commercial revenues as those derived from the following activities: duty-free services, car rental, retail, banking and currency exchange, advertising, teleservices, non-permanent ground transportation, food and beverage, and parking lots.

Commercial revenues rose by 23.19% year-over-year during the quarter, principally as a result of revenue increases in the following areas:

    -- 25.15% increase in duty-free stores;
    -- 32.04% increase in food and beverage;
    -- 24.85% increase in retail operations;
    -- 3.30% increase in parking lots;
    -- 33.97% increase in advertising;
    -- 3.70% increase in banking and currency exchange services;
    -- 25.18% increase in ground transportation;
    -- 6.33% increase in car rental companies;
    -- 6.54% increase in teleservices; and
    -- 20.97% increase in other revenues.

Growth in each of these areas resulted generally from the rise in passenger traffic and in particular from the opening on May 18, 2007 of Cancun Airport's new Terminal 3.

Retail revenues continued to benefit from higher concession fees from local craft and specialty shops, teleservices and tourism operators. The increase in car rental revenues reflects rate increases negotiated in October 2007 and the lease of eight new commercial parking facilities in Terminal 3. Revenues from banking and currency exchange services rose as a result of the opening of new Banco Santander branches at the Cancun, Merida and Veracruz airports.

Total operating costs and expenses for 2Q08 increased 4.81% year over year, primarily as a result of:

-- an 8.70% increase in administrative expenses resulting from the corporate reorganization involving the transfer of employees from ASUR's operating subsidiaries to wholly owned subsidiaries. During March of this year, 100% of ASUR airport employees were relocated to two organizations, Servicios Aeroportuarios del Sureste, S.A. de C.V. (non unionized) and RH Asur, S.A. de C.V. (unionized).

-- a 17.33% increase in depreciation and amortization, resulting from the depreciation of investments in fixed assets and improvements made to concession assets;

-- a 20.45% increase in the cost of technical assistance, reflecting the increase in EBITDA for the quarter (a factor in the calculation of the fee); and

-- an 11.65% increase in concession fees paid to the Mexican government, mainly due to higher revenues (a factor in the calculation of the fee).

These increases were partially offset by a 7.03% decline in cost of services, primarily reflecting the net effect of reversing a deferred provision for approximately Ps.34 million. The provision was cancelled because, due to the personnel reorganization, it was no longer needed.

This reversal more than offset increases of 20.17% in energy costs, 16.17% in the cost of security services, and 21.31% in maintenance and cleaning costs, resulting from the operation of Terminal 3 at Cancun Airport, beginning May 2007; as well as marketing expenses in connection with the Company's participation in promotional fairs in areas where our airports are located.

Operating margin for the quarter increased to 47.26% from 43.76% in 2Q07. This was mainly the result of the 11.78% increase in total revenues, which more than offset the 4.81% increase in costs during the period.

Following the changes in Mexican tax law that took effect January 1, 2008, which established a new flat rate business tax ("Impuesto Empresarial a Tasa Unica", or "IETU") and eliminated the asset tax, we evaluated and reviewed our deferred assets and liabilities position under Mexican Financial Reporting Standards. As a result of this review, we created a deferred IETU provision that resulted in a charge to income in the quarter of Ps.1.45 million.

During 2Q08 the ASUR subsidiaries that pay IETU made provisional tax payments of Ps.61.09 million. Of these payments, Ps.48.28 million was recorded as an expense and the difference was recorded as an asset, since ASUR expects to recover Ps.12.81 million as a credit against future tax payments.

During the quarter, we recorded a non-ordinary charge of Ps.8.89 million that resulted from a one-time payment made on April 2008 in connection with the reorganization at ASUR involving the transfer of employees from our operating subsidiaries to wholly-owned subsidiaries providing administrative and personnel services.

Net income for 2Q08 increased to Ps.255.16 million, from Ps.241.34 million in 2Q07. Earnings per common share for the quarter were Ps.0.8505, or earnings per ADS (EPADS) of US$0.8252 (one ADS represents ten series B common shares). This compares with Ps.0.8045, or EPADS of US$0.7805, for the same period last year.



    Table IV. Summary of Consolidated Results for 2Q08
                                             2Q07         2Q08      % change

    Total Revenues                          723,343      808,518      11.78
    Aeronautical Services                   496,151      532,630       7.35
    Non-Aeronautical Services               227,192      275,888      21.43
            Commercial Revenues             187,678      231,207      23.19
    Operating Profit                        316,499      382,115      20.73
    Operating Margin (%)                      43.76%       47.26%      7.99%
    EBITDA                                  444,133      531,865      19.75
    EBITDA Margin (%)                         61.40%       65.78%      7.14%
    Net Income                              241,337      255,158       5.73
    Earnings per Share (*)                   0.8045       0.8505       5.73
    Earnings per ADS in USD                  0.7805       0.8252       5.73

    Note:  Figures for 2Q07 are expressed in thousands of constant Mexican
           pesos as of December 31, 2007, while figures for 2Q08 are in
           thousands of nominal pesos.  U.S. dollar figures are calculated at
           the exchange rate of US$1 = Ps.10.3069.



    Table V. Commercial Revenues for 2Q08
                                              2Q07         2Q08      % change

    Total Passengers ('000)                   4,290        4,691       9.35
    Total Commercial Revenues               187,678      231,207      23.19
      Commercial revenues from direct
       operations(1)                         27,763       40,422      45.60
      Commercial Revenues excluding
       direct operations                    159,915      190,785      19.30

    Total Commercial Revenues per passenger   43.75        49.29      12.66
      Commercial revenues from direct
       operations per passenger(1)             6.47         8.62      33.23
      Commercial Revenue per passenger
       (excluding direct operations)          37.28        40.67       9.09

    Note:  For purposes of this table, approximately 79,600 and 76,700 transit
           and general aviation passengers are included for 2Q07 and 2Q08,
           respectively.  Revenue figures for 2Q07 are expressed in thousands
           of constant Mexican pesos as of December 31, 2007, while revenue
           figures for 2Q08 are in thousands of nominal pesos.
    (1)    Revenues from direct commercial operations represent solely the
           Company's operation of ten convenience stores, which opened in May
           2007, as well as the direct sale of advertising space by the
           Company, which started in August 2006.



    Table VI Operating Costs and Expenditure for 2Q08
                                             2Q07         2Q08      % change

    Cost of Services                        194,802      181,103      (7.03)
    Administrative                           25,000       27,174       8.70
    Technical Assistance                     23,241       27,994      20.45
    Concession Fees                          36,167       40,382      11.65
    Depreciation and Amortization           127,634      149,750      17.33
                TOTAL                       406,844      426,403       4.81

    Note:  Figures for 2Q07 are expressed in thousands of constant Mexican
           pesos as of December 31, 2007, while figures for 2Q08 are in
           thousands of nominal pesos.

Consolidated Results for 1H08

Total revenues for 1H08 increased year-over-year by 17.79% to Ps.1,678.4 million. This was mainly due to increases of:

-- 11.88% in revenues from aeronautical services as a result of the 13.91% rise in passenger traffic during the period; and

-- 32.07% in revenues from non-aeronautical services, principally as a result of the 36.03% rise in commercial revenues detailed below, which in turn was a consequence of the increase in passenger traffic.

Commercial revenues for 1H08 rose by 36.03% year-over-year, principally as a result of revenue increases from the following areas:

    -- 42.32% from duty-free revenues;
    -- 35.15% from retail revenues;
    -- 34.74% from advertising revenues;
    -- 33.95% from banking and currency exchange services;
    -- 28.38% from ground transportation services;
    -- 20.99% from teleservices;
    -- 52.82% from food and beverage;
    -- 11.06% from parking lot revenues;
    -- 40.26% from other income; and
    -- 8.27% from car rental companies.

Total operating costs and expenses for 1H08 increased by 10.06%, mainly due to the following:

-- a 3.24% increase in cost of services, due mainly to increases of 27.64% in energy costs, 19.69% in security costs, and 11.92% in maintenance expenses, in each case resulting from the opening of Terminal 3 in May 2007; as well as higher marketing expenses in connection with the Company's participation in promotional fairs;

-- a 2.18% increase in administrative expenses;

-- a 16.30% increase in depreciation and amortization, resulting from the depreciation of investments in fixed assets and improvements made to concession assets;

-- a 24.79% rise in technical assistance costs reflecting the corresponding increase in EBITDA during the period; and

-- a 17.73% increase in concession fees, mainly due to higher revenues.

Operating margin increased to 48.62% for 1H08, up from 45.01% for 1H07. This was mainly the result of the 17.79% increase in revenues, which more than offset the 10.06% increase in costs and expenses during the period.

Net income for 1H08 increased by 28.92% to Ps.607.23 million. Earnings per common share for the period were Ps.2.0241, or earnings per ADS (EPADS) of US$1.9638 (one ADS represents ten series B common shares). This compares with Ps.1.5701, or EPADS of US$1.5233, for the same period last year.



    Table VII. Summary of Consolidated Results for 1H08

                                        1H07            1H08        % change

    Total Revenues                   1,424,888       1,678,408        17.79
    Aeronautical Services            1,007,652       1,127,345        11.88
    Non-Aeronautical Services          417,236         551,063        32.07
                Commercial Revenues    343,183         466,836        36.03
    Operating Profit                   641,282         815,963        27.24
    Operating Margin (%)                45.01%          48.62%         8.02%
    EBITDA                             898,269       1,114,827        24.11
    EBITDA Margin (%)                   63.04%          66.42%         5.36%
    Net Income                         471,027         607,234        28.92
    Earnings per Share (*)              1.5701          2.0241        28.92
    Earnings per ADS in USD             1.5233          1.9638        28.92

    Note:  Figures for 1H07 are expressed in thousands of constant Mexican
           pesos as of December 31, 2007, while figures for 1H08 are in
           thousands of nominal pesos.  U.S. dollar figures are calculated at
           the exchange rate of US$1 = Ps.10.3069.



    Table VIII. Commercial Revenues per Passenger for 1H08

                                              1H07         1H08     % change

    Total Passengers ( '000 )                 8,632        9,820      13.76
    Total Commercial Revenues               343,183      466,836      36.03
      Commercial revenues from direct
       operations(1)                         52,937       81,466      53.89
    Commercial Revenues excluding direct
       operations                           290,246      385,370      32.77

    Total Commercial Revenue per passenger    39.76        47.54      19.57
     Commercial revenue from direct
      operations per passenger(1)              6.13         8.30      35.40
     Commercial revenue per passenger
      (excluding direct operations)           33.63        39.24      16.68

    Note:  For purposes of this table, approximately 169,200 and 179,700
           transit and general aviation passengers are included for 1H07 and
           1H08, respectively. Revenue figures for 1H07 are expressed in
           thousands of constant Mexican pesos as of December 31, 2007, while
           revenue figures for 1H08 are in thousands of nominal pesos.

    (1)    Revenues from direct commercial operations represent solely the
           Company's operation of ten convenience stores, which opened in May
           2007, as well as the direct sale of advertising space by the
           Company, which started in August 2006.


    Table IX. Operating Costs and Expenses for 1H08

                                              1H07        1H08       % change

    Cost of Services                        356,699      368,249       3.24
    Administrative                           51,651       52,778       2.18
    Technical Assistance                     47,020       58,675      24.79
    Concession Fees                          71,249       83,879      17.73
    Depreciation and Amortization           256,987      298,864      16.30
                TOTAL                       783,606      862,445      10.06

    Note:  Figures for 1H07 are expressed in thousands of constant Mexican
           pesos as of December 31, 2007, while figures for 1H08 are in
           thousands of nominal pesos.


Tariff Regulation

The Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation regulates the majority of ASUR's activities by setting maximum rates, which represent the rates for the maximum possible revenues allowed per traffic unit at each airport.

ASUR's regulated revenues for the first half of 2008 were Ps.1,161.02 million, resulting in an annual average tariff per workload unit of Ps.117.61. ASUR's regulated revenues accounted for approximately 71.35% of total income for the period.

The Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation reviews compliance with the maximum rates on an annual basis at the close of each year.

Balance Sheet

On June 30, 2008, Airport Facility Usage Rights and Airport Concessions represented 80.65% of the Company's total assets, with current assets representing 15.48% and other assets representing 3.87%.

On June 30, 2008, cash and marketable securities were Ps.1,632.19 million. On the same date, shareholder's equity was Ps.14,512.76 million and total liabilities were Ps.2,216.21 million, representing 86.75% and 13.25% of total assets, respectively. Total deferred liabilities represented 89.24% of the Company's total liabilities.

Capital Expenditures

During the quarter, ASUR made investments of Ps.101.91 million as part of ASUR's ongoing plan to modernize its airports pursuant to its master development plans.

    2Q08 Earnings Conference Call

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About ASUR:

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) is a Mexican airport operator with concessions to operate, maintain and develop the airports of Cancun, Merida, Cozumel, Villahermosa, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Huatulco, Tapachula and Minatitlan in the southeast of Mexico. The Company is listed both on the NYSE in the U.S., where it trades under the symbol ASR, and on the Mexican Bolsa, where it trades under the symbol ASUR. One ADS represents ten (10) series B shares.

Some of the statements contained in this press release discuss future expectations or state other forward-looking information. Those statements are subject to risks identified in this press release and in ASUR's filings with the SEC. Actual developments could differ significantly from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information is based on various factors and was derived using numerous assumptions. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except as may be required by applicable law, we do not have an obligation to update or revise them, whether as a result of new information, future or otherwise.



                  Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V.
                           Operating Results per Airport
       Results for 2Q07 & 1H07 are expressed in constant Mexican pesos as of
                             December 31, 2007, while
                    2Q08 & 1H08 results are in nominal pesos.

                     Item                      2007        2008     % change
      Cancun
      Aeronautical Revenues                  363,790     394,938       8.56
      Non-Aeronautical Revenues              187,446     231,029      23.25
      Operating Profit                       284,576     320,230      12.53
      EBITDA                                 365,803     417,556      14.15
      Cozumel
      Aeronautical Revenues                   18,703      19,465       4.07
      Non-Aeronautical Revenues                6,200       6,520       5.16
      Operating Profit                         6,430       1,913     (70.25)
      EBITDA                                  14,296      10,093     (29.40)
      Merida
      Aeronautical Revenues                   30,082      31,989       6.34
      Non-Aeronautical Revenues               11,546      13,596      17.76
      Operating Profit                         9,729       5,671     (41.71)
      EBITDA                                  19,504      17,398     (10.80)
      Villahermosa
      Aeronautical Revenues                   23,011      27,410      19.12
      Non-Aeronautical Revenues                6,828       8,393      22.92
      Operating Profit                         7,998       9,992      24.93
      EBITDA                                  15,097      18,020      19.36
      Others
      Aeronautical Revenues                   60,565      58,828      (2.87)
      Non-Aeronautical Revenues               15,172      16,350       7.76
      Operating Profit                         7,766      44,309     470.55
      EBITDA                                  29,433      68,798     133.74
      Grupo
      Aeronautical Revenues                  496,151     532,630       7.35
      Non-Aeronautical Revenues              227,192     275,888      21.43
      Operating Profit                       316,499     382,115      20.73
      EBITDA                                 444,133     531,865      19.75



                                             Six Months   Six Months
                     Item                       2007         2008     % change
      Cancun
      Aeronautical Revenues                   751,643      840,805     11.86
      Non-Aeronautical Revenues               342,208      463,724     35.51
      Operating Profit                        588,691      679,437     15.41
      EBITDA                                  751,247      873,295     16.25
      Cozumel
      Aeronautical Revenues                    39,138       41,655      6.43
      Non-Aeronautical Revenues                11,391       12,648     11.04
      Operating Profit                         13,435        8,935    (33.49)
      EBITDA                                   29,165       25,302    (13.25)
      Merida
      Aeronautical Revenues                    57,043       66,075     15.83
      Non-Aeronautical Revenues                22,005       26,706     21.36
      Operating Profit                         15,579       15,768      1.21
      EBITDA                                   35,395       39,224     10.82
      Villahermosa
      Aeronautical Revenues                    42,070       54,880     30.45
      Non-Aeronautical Revenues                12,751       15,862     24.40
      Operating Profit                         12,230       20,887     70.78
      EBITDA                                   27,007       36,955     36.83
      Others
      Aeronautical Revenues                   117,758      123,930      5.24
      Non-Aeronautical Revenues                28,881       32,123     11.23
      Operating Profit                         11,347       90,936    701.41
      EBITDA                                   55,455      140,051    152.55
      Grupo
      Aeronautical Revenues                 1,007,652    1,127,345     11.88
      Non-Aeronautical Revenues               417,236      551,063     32.07
      Operating Profit                        641,282      815,963     27.24
      EBITDA                                  898,269    1,114,827     24.11



                  Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V.
             Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2008 and 2007
       Results for 2Q07 & 1H07 are expressed in constant Mexican pesos as of
                             December 31, 2007, while
                     2Q08 & 1H08 results are in nominal pesos.

               I t e m            June 2007   June 2008      Change       %

             A s s e t s
    Current Assets
     Cash and cash equivalents    1,437,021   1,632,187     195,166     13.58
     Trade receivables, net         284,681     360,304      75,623     26.56
     Recoverable taxes and
      other current assets           77,628     595,549     517,921    667.18
     Total Current Assets         1,799,330   2,588,040     788,710     43.83

    Fixed Assets
     Machinery, furniture and
      equipment, net                272,072     280,231       8,159      3.00
     Rights to use airport
      facilities, net             2,217,409   2,156,826     (60,583)    (2.73)
     Improvements to use
      airport facilities, net     3,044,906   3,092,525      47,619      1.56
     Constructions in process       156,481     308,443     151,962     97.11
     Others                          58,334      56,168      (2,166)    (3.71)
    Total Fixed Assets            5,749,202   5,894,193     144,991      2.52

    Deferred Assets
     Airports concessions, net    8,140,339   7,935,464    (204,875)    (2.52)
     Deferred income taxes              -           -           -         -
     Deferred Flat Rate
     Business Tax                       -       210,525     210,525       -
     Other                          126,738     100,746     (25,992)   (20.51)
    Total Deferred Assets         8,267,077   8,246,735     (20,342)    (0.25)

        Total Assets             15,815,609  16,728,968     913,359      5.78

       Liabilities and Stockholder's
        Equity
    Current Liabilities
     Trade accounts payable          19,982      11,789      (8,193)   (41.00)
     Notes payable                      -           -           -         -
     Accrued expenses and
          others payables           215,945     207,658      (8,287)    (3.84)
    Total Current Liabilities       235,927     219,447     (16,480)    (6.99)

    Long term liabilities
     Other                           19,573      18,818        (755)    (3.86)
     Deferred income taxes        1,058,989   1,264,572     205,583     19.41
     Deferred Flat Rate
      Business Tax                      -       705,949     705,949       -
     Deferred employees profit
      sharing                        38,680         -       (38,680)  (100.00)
     Labor Obligations                9,305       7,421      (1,884)   (20.25)
    Total long term liabilities   1,126,547   1,996,760     870,213     77.25

       Total Liabilities          1,362,474   2,216,207     853,733     62.66

        Stockholders Equity
         Capital stock           12,799,204  12,799,204         -         -
         Legal Reserve              167,926     194,044      26,118     15.55
         Share repurchase
          reserve                 1,003,428         -    (1,003,428)  (100.00)
         Net Income for the
          period                    471,027     607,234     136,207     28.92
         Retained earnings           11,550     912,279     900,729  7,798.52
         Total stockholders
          Equity                 14,453,135  14,512,761      59,626      0.41

        Total Liabilities and
         Stockholders Equity     15,815,609  16,728,968     913,359      5.78



                  Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V.
     Consolidated Statement of Income from January 1, to June  30,  2008 and
                                       2007
       Results for 2Q07 & 1H07 are expressed in constant Mexican pesos as of
                             December 31, 2007, while
                     2Q08 & 1H08 results are in nominal pesos.

                    I t e m                   1H07        1H08     % Change

    Revenues
        Aeronautical Services               1,007,652   1,127,345      11.88

        Non-Aeronautical Services             417,236     551,063      32.07

    Total Revenues                          1,424,888   1,678,408      17.79

    Operating Expenses

        Cost of services                      356,699     368,249       3.24
        General and administrative expenses    51,651      52,778       2.18
        Technical Assistance                   47,020      58,675      24.79
        Concession fee                         71,249      83,879      17.73
        Depreciation and Amortization         256,987     298,864      16.30
    Total Operating Expenses                  783,606     862,445      10.06

    Operating Income                          641,282     815,963      27.24

    Comprehensive Financing cost               35,196      61,474      74.66

    Non Ordinary Item
        Non Ordinary Item                         -         9,429        -


    Income Before Income Taxes                676,478     868,008      28.31

        Current income taxes and flat
         rate business tax                      8,069      90,900   1,026.53
        Deferred income taxes                 197,382     163,593     (17.12)
        Deferred flat rate business tax           -         6,281        -

        Net Income for the Year               471,027     607,234      28.92

    Earning per share                          1.5701      2.0241      28.92
    Earning per ads usd                        1.5233      1.9638      28.92
    Exchange rate per dollar 10.3069

    Commercial Revenues                       343,183     466,836      36.03


                I t e m                       2Q07         2Q08      % Change


    Revenues
        Aeronautical Services                 496,151     532,630       7.35

        Non-Aeronautical Services             227,192     275,888      21.43

    Total Revenues                            723,343     808,518      11.78

    Operating Expenses

        Cost of services                      194,802     181,103      (7.03)
        General and administrative expenses    25,000      27,174       8.70
        Technical Assistance                   23,241      27,994      20.45
        Concession fee                         36,167      40,382      11.65
        Depreciation and Amortization         127,634     149,750      17.33
    Total Operating Expenses                  406,844     426,403       4.81

    Operating Income                          316,499     382,115      20.73

    Comprehensive Financing cost               31,356      24,280     (22.57)

    Non Ordinary Item
        Non Ordinary Item                         -         8,897          -


    Income Before Income Taxes                347,855     397,498      14.27

        Current income taxes and flat
         rate business tax                      2,038      62,201   2,952.06
        Deferred income taxes                 104,480      78,691     (24.68)
        Deferred flat rate business tax           -         1,448        -

        Net Income for the Year               241,337     255,158       5.73

    Earning per share                          0.8045      0.8505       5.73
    Earning per ads usd                        0.7805      0.8252       5.73
    Exchange rate per dollar 10.3069

    Commercial Revenues                       187,678     231,207      23.19



                   Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V.
       Consolidated Statement of Cash flow from January 1, to June 30, 2008
                                      and 2007
        Results for 2Q07 & 1H07 are expressed in constant Mexican pesos as of
                              December 31, 2007, while
                      2Q08 & 1H08 results are in nominal pesos.

                   I t e m                     1H07         1H08      % Change



     Income Before Taxes                      676,478      868,008      28.31

     Depreciation and Amortization            256,987      298,864      16.30
        Deferred Flat rate Business Tax             -                     -
        Deferred income tax                         -                     -
        Provisions                                  -      (37,495)       -
        Interest Income                        52,801       74,077      40.29

     Resources provided by operations         986,266    1,203,454      22.02

     Changes in operating assets and
      liabilities:

     Decrease (increase) in:
       Trade receivables                      (40,285)     (80,889)   (100.79)
       Recoverable taxes and other
        current assets                         29,686       12,478     (57.97)
       Other deferred assets                 (29,401)    (101,065)   (243.75)

     Increase (decrease) in:
        Trade accounts payable                 13,503       (5,284)    139.13
        Accrued expenses and others
         payables                            (103,836)     (82,155)     20.88
         Long term liabilities                (41,485)        (400)    (99.04)
     Resources provided by (used for)
      working capital                        (171,818)    (257,315)    (49.76)

     Resources provided by (used for)
      operating activities                    814,448      946,139      16.17

     Resources provided by (used for)
      financing activities:                  (232,104)    (951,262)    309.84
        Notes payable                               -            -          -
       Others                                (232,104)    (951,262)    309.84

     Resources provided by (used for)
      investing activities:                  (433,676)    (288,387)    (33.50)
        Investments in machinery,
         furniture and equipment, net        (995,934)    (116,380)    (88.31)
        Investments in rights to use
         airport facilities                         -            -        -
        Investments in constructions in
         process                              594,636      (78,786)    113.25
        Investments in others                  20,423      (19,144)   (193.74)
     Interest Income                          (52,801)     (74,077)     40.29

       Increase (Decrease) in cash and
              cash equivalents                148,668     (293,510)   (297.43)

     Cash and cash equivalents at
      beginning of the financial period     1,288,353    1,925,697      49.47

     Cash and cash equivalents at the end
      of the financial period               1,437,021    1,632,187      13.58


                  I t e m                     2Q07         2Q08       % Change


     Income Before Taxes                     347,855      397,498       14.27

     Depreciation and Amortization           127,634      149,750       17.33
       Deferred Flat rate Business Tax             -                      -
       Deferred income tax                         -                      -
       Provisions                                  -      (37,495)        -
       Interest Income                        28,103       32,325       15.02

     Resources provided by operations        503,592      542,078        7.64

     Changes in operating assets and
      liabilities:

     Decrease (increase) in:
       Trade receivables                      (3,575)       5,344     (249.48)
       Recoverable taxes and other
        current assets                        13,141       (7,334)    (155.81)
       Other deferred assets                (26,716)     (99,693)     273.16

     Increase (decrease) in:
        Trade accounts payable                 4,054       (2,613)     164.45
        Accrued expenses and others
         payables                           (126,239)     (45,352)     (64.07)
         Long term liabilities               (24,172)        (220)     (99.09)
     Resources provided by (used for)
      working capital                       (163,507)    (149,868)       8.34

     Resources provided by (used for)
      operating activities                   340,085      392,210       15.33

     Resources provided by (used for)
      financing activities:                 (232,104)    (951,262)     309.84
        Notes payable                            -              -           -
       Others                               (232,104)    (951,262)     309.84

     Resources provided by (used for)
      investing activities:                 (159,211)    (122,575)     (23.01)
        Investments in machinery,
         furniture and equipment, net       (992,695)     (77,970)     (92.15)
        Investments in rights to use
         airport facilities                        -            -           -
        Investments in constructions in
         process                             818,457      (23,942)     102.93
        Investments in others                 43,130       11,662      (72.96)
     Interest Income                         (28,103)     (32,325)      15.02

      Increase (Decrease) in cash and
              cash equivalents               (51,230)    (681,627)   1,230.52

     Cash and cash equivalents at
      beginning of the financial period    1,488,251    2,313,814       55.47

     Cash and cash equivalents at the
      end of the financial period          1,437,021    1,632,187       13.58


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