Grupo Radio Centro, S.A.B. de C.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31, 2023-01-01 to 2023-03-31, 2023-01-01 to 2023-09-30, 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31)
Reporting Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Decreased advertising investment from clients during 2017 compared to 2016.
- Earthquake on September 19th, 2017, resulted in cancellation of advertising campaigns.
- High competition in the broadcasting industry.
- Susceptibility of programming popularity to change.
- Intense competition for advertising revenue from television and print media.
- Dependence on advertising revenue, particularly high in the fourth quarter.
- Risk of non-renewal of radio licenses.
- Limitations and obligations under Certificates (debt covenants).
Mitigation Strategies
- Early adoption of IFRS 16 Leases, reclassifying lease payments and inventory costs.
- Maintaining a leading position in the market and optimizing cash flow.
- Adjusting radio station formats to target specific demographics.
- Seeking license renewals.
- Compliance with debt covenants.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS
Reporting Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-03-31
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Decreased advertising investment from clients due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- High competition in the Mexican broadcasting market.
- Risks associated with the restructuring process, including the monetization of non-strategic assets.
- Risks associated with the TV channel alliance.
- Potential loss of key clients.
- Seasonality of advertising revenue.
- Regulatory risks associated with the IFT.
- Risk of non-renewal of concessions.
- Limitations imposed by the Certificates.
- Risk of default on debt obligations.
- Interest rate risk.
- Control by the Aguirre family.
- Statutory provisions that could hinder acquisitions.
- Fluctuation in share price.
- Limited secondary market for Certificates.
- Adverse economic conditions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Optimizing cash flow from operations and maintaining a leading market position.
- Maintaining a strong presence in key radio formats.
- Managing its portfolio of stations to meet market needs.
- Producing almost all programming in-house.
- Providing programming to affiliated stations.
- Adjusting programming to reflect changing audience trends.
- Sale of non-strategic assets (radio stations).
- Cost reduction measures to improve financial profile and increase operating margins.
- Seeking to satisfy working capital needs with cash flow from operations.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Reputational risks
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS
Reporting Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-09-30
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Decreased advertising investment from clients due to economic downturn and the impact of COVID-19.
- High competition in the Mexican broadcasting market.
- Risks associated with the restructuring process, including the monetization of non-strategic assets.
- Risks related to the TV channel alliance.
- Potential loss of key clients.
- Seasonality of advertising revenue.
- Regulatory risks from the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT).
- Potential failure to renew radio concessions.
- Limitations imposed by the Certificados Bursátiles.
- Risk of default on debt obligations.
- Interest rate risk.
- Control by the Aguirre family, whose interests may differ from other shareholders.
- Statutory provisions that could hinder acquisitions.
- Fluctuation in share price.
- Limited secondary market for Certificados Bursátiles.
- Adverse global economic conditions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Efforts to improve operational efficiency, including reduced personnel costs and honorariums.
- Maintaining a strong presence in key radio formats to maximize audience share and advertising revenue.
- Proactive format management to adapt to changing market conditions.
- Negotiations with Certificados Bursátiles holders to obtain waivers for non-compliance.
- Sale of non-strategic assets (radio stations) to improve financial profile.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS
Reporting Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting advertising budgets
- Risks from restructuring and asset monetization
- Intense competition in the broadcasting sector
- Risks associated with the TV channel alliance
- Dependence on key clients
- Seasonality of advertising revenue
- Regulatory risks from the IFT
- Renewal of broadcasting licenses
- Limitations imposed by the Certificates Bursátiles
- Risk of default on liabilities
- Interest rate risk
- Control by the Aguirre family
- Statutory provisions restricting acquisitions
- Fluctuation in share price
- Limited market for Certificates Bursátiles
- Adverse economic conditions
Mitigation Strategies
- Cost reduction measures to improve financial profile
- Maintaining a strong presence in key radio formats
- Portfolio management of radio stations
- Adapting programming to changing market conditions
- Seeking to satisfy working capital needs with operating cash flow
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Reputational risks
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS