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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   Financial and Operational Highlights(1)   (in million Mexican Pesos)                 1Q07         1Q08      % Chg.   Financial Highlights   Net revenue                                 651.3        770.9     18.4%   Operating profit                            134.2        147.8     10.1%   Adjusted EBITDA(2)                          250.4        300.3     19.9%   Net income                                  115.6         33.2    -71.3%   Operating margin                             20.6%        19.2%   -143 bps   Adjusted EBITDA margin(2)                    38.4%        39.0%    +51 bps   Net income margin                            17.7%         4.3%  -1344 bps   Total Debt                                2,016.3      2,420.3     20.0%   Net Debt                                  1,965.7      1,839.4     -6.4%   Total Debt/ LTM Adj. EBITDA(2)                2.2x         2.3x   Net Debt/ LTM Adj. EBITDA(2)                  2.1x         1.7x   EBITDA/ Net interest expense                  3.9x         3.9x   Operational Highlights   Homes passed                            2,148,228    2,285,974      6.4%   Cable Television subscribers              736,205      793,236      7.7%   High-speed internet subscribers           198,471      226,962     14.4%   IP Telephony lines                         26,567       53,781    102.4%     (1) Unless otherwise stated, all financial figures discussed in this       announcement are unaudited, prepared in accordance with Mexican       Financial Reporting Standards and represent comparisons between the       three-month periods ended March 31, 2008, and the equivalent three-       month period ended March 31, 2007. Results for 1Q07 are expressed in       constant Mexican pesos as of December 31, 2007, while 1Q08 results are       in nominal pesos. Tables state figures in millions of pesos, unless       otherwise noted.   (2) Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adding amortization and       depreciation, net comprehensive financial results, net other income,       special items, total income tax and asset tax, total employee       statutory profit sharing, effects from associated companies and       minority interest to net income/loss.     FIRST QUARTER 2008 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS    Net Revenues  

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

   -- Cable Television: The 12.2% growth in cable television revenues, from      Ps.503.5 to Ps.565.0 was principally due to a 7.7% YoY increase in the      number of subscribers to 793,236 with a penetration rate of 34%.      Average monthly cable television revenues per subscriber (ARPU)      declined year over year to Ps. 236.8 from Ps.238.1, as a result of the      19.0% increase in Minibasic subscribers, who pay lower monthly fees,      while Basic subscribers increased 3.4%. On a sequential basis, however,      ARPU rose 7.8% from Ps.219.6 in 4Q07. The average monthly net churn      rates for cable television increased 72 bps to 3.0%, reflecting the      initial reaction to the increase in rates at the Minibasic service      implemented during the quarter. Churn rates towards the end of the      quarter, however, have begun to stabilize.    -- High Speed Internet: The 26.7%, or Ps.29.7 million, rise in high-speed      Internet revenues to Ps.140.9 million resulted mainly from a 14.4%      increase in the number of subscribers to 226,962, with a penetration      rate of 11.8%. High-speed Internet ARPU increased to Ps.209.9 from      Ps.209.5 in 1Q07, reflecting an increase in demand for higher speed      service. On a sequential basis, ARPU rose 4.1% from 201.7 in 4Q07.      Average monthly net churn rates for high-speed Internet rose 145 bps to      4.7% in 1Q08 due to high competition.    -- IP Telephony: IP telephony revenues for the quarter rose by Ps.18.4      million, to Ps.43.2 million. The number of IP telephony lines in      service rose 102.4% to 53,781 from 26,567 at the end of 1Q07. IP      telephony ARPU for 1Q08 was Ps. 296.2. This does not include migration      fees paid to Cablemas by Axtel for new subscribers which, if included,      would increase IP telephony ARPU to Ps.303.8 for 1Q08. Quarter-over-      quarter, ARPU rose 11.8% from Ps.264.9 in 4Q07.      Table 1. Revenues by Service Offering                                     1Q07               1Q08                                      % of Total         % of Total   % Chg.                              Revenue   Revenue  Revenue   Revenue   Cable Television             503.5     77.3%    565.0     73.3%     12.2%   High-Speed Internet          111.2     17.1%    140.9     18.3%     26.7%   IP telephony                  24.8      3.8%     43.2      5.6%     74.1%   Advertising                   11.0      1.7%     18.4      2.4%     67.5%   Other(1)                       0.8      0.1%      3.4      0.4%    351.2%   Total Net Revenue(2)         651.3    100.0%    770.9    100.0%     18.4%    (1) Includes revenue relating to rental and sale of cable decoders and       charges relating to customer's change of residence.   (2) All net revenue figures are net of value-added taxes and other taxes       on sales.      Table 2. Number of Subscribers and Revenue per Service Offering                                                                  % Chg. in                                             1Q07        1Q08    Subscribers   Minibasic                                203,608     242,374      19.0%   Basic(1)                                 515,782     533,310       3.4%   Superbasic(1)                             44,379      44,585       0.5%   Premium (1)                               29,173      33,912      16.2%   Hotel                                     16,815      17,552       4.4%   Total Cable Television                   736,205     793,236       7.7%   High-Speed Internet                      198,471     226,962      14.4%   IP Telephony lines                        26,567      53,781     102.4%    (1) The number and percentage of Basic subscribers includes Basic,       Superbasic and Premium subscribers due to the fact that all Superbasic       and Premium subscribers must also be Basic subscribers.      Table 3. ARPUs and Churn Per Service Offering                                              1Q07         1Q08      % Chg.   Homes passed                            2,148,228    2,285,974      6.4%   Cable Television    - Revenue                                  503.5        565.0     12.2%    - Subscribers                            736,205      793,236      7.7%    - ARPU                                     238.1        236.8     -0.5%    - Avg. Monthly Churn                        2.3%         3.0%    +72 bps   High-Speed Internet    - Revenue                                  111.2        140.9     26.7%    - Subscribers                            198,471      226,962     14.4%    - ARPU                                     209.5        209.9      0.2%    - Avg. Monthly Churn                        3.3%         4.7%   +145 bps   IP Telephony    - Revenue                                   24.8         43.2     74.1%    - Lines                                   26,567       53,781    102.4%    - ARPU (without migration fee)             280.1        296.2      5.7%      Operating Profit  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   Table 5. Adjusted EBITDA                                             1Q07        1Q08       % Chg.   Net income (loss)                          115.6        33.2       -71.3%   Add (subtract):     Amortization and depreciation            116.2       152.5        31.2%     Comprehensive financial results, net      10.2        90.5       786.0%     Other (income) expense, net              (19.8)       (1.5)        n/a     Total income tax and asset tax            32.6        21.6       -33.6%     Employee profit sharing                    2.0         0.6       -68.7%     Effects from associated companies         (6.6)        3.3         n/a     Minority interest                          0.2         0.1       -44.1%    Adjusted EBITDA                            250.4       300.3        19.9%     -- Depreciation and amortization increased 31.2%, or Ps.36.3 million, to      Ps.152.5 million, principally due to an increase in fixed asset      investments.   -- Net comprehensive financial results were an expense of Ps.90 million      compared with an expense of Ps.10.2 million in 1Q07, principally      reflecting lower gains from financial instruments and monetary      position.   -- During the quarter the company recorded a Ps.21.6 million provision for      income taxes and asset taxes, compared to Ps.32.6 million in 1Q07.     Comprehensive Financial Results, Net  

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

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

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

CAPEX

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

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

DEBT STRUCTURE AND CASH FLOW

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

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

   Table 7. Debt Indicators                                               1Q07        1Q08      % Chg.   Total Debt                               2,016.3     2,420.3       20.0%     Short-Term Debt                           67.0         6.3      -90.6%      Long-Term Debt                         1,949.3     2,414.0       23.8%    Cash and Cash Equivalents                   50.6       580.9     1047.4%   Total Net Debt                           1,965.7     1,839.4       -6.4%    Leverage     Total Debt/ LTM Adjusted EBITDA            2.2x        2.3x     Total Net Debt/ LTM Adjusted EBITDA        2.1x        1.7x    Interest Coverage     Adjusted EBITDA / Net Interest Expense     3.9x        3.9x    

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

   Table 8. Cash Flow                                            1Q07        1Q08        Change   Cash at the beginning of the period        56.0        54.5        (1.5)   Net Income                                115.6        33.2       (82.4)      + Depreciation and amortization        117.8       154.0        36.2      + Change in Working Capital             58.1       (50.2)     (108.3)      + Other                               (124.9)       38.0       162.9   Cash Flow from Operations                 166.5       174.9         8.5      - Capex                               (180.2)     (211.7)      (31.6)      - Other                                 45.5       (31.6)      (77.2)   Net Investing Activities                 (134.6)     (243.3)     (108.7)      + Debt                                   0.6      (430.8)     (431.4)      + Other                                (37.8)    1,025.6     1,063.4   Net Financing Activities                  (37.2)      594.8       632.0   Cash at the end of the period              50.6       580.9       530.3      KEY EVENTS    Cablemas Pays a Total Cash Dividend of Ps.98.6 million  

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

Acquisition of Subscriber Base in the City of Progreso

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

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

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

Main Changes in Accounting Practices

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

   -- Pursuant to NIF B-10, inflation accounting is not applicable for 2008.      The most significant impact of this change is that the result from      monetary position is not determined for 2008. Under NIF B-10, inflation      accounting will henceforth apply only during periods in which the      cumulative inflation rate over the previous three years equals, or      exceeds, 26%. As a result of this change, results for 1Q08 are      expressed in nominal pesos.   -- To address issues relating to the transition to NIF B-10, the      comparative figures for 1Q07 will continue to be expressed in constant      pesos as of December 31, 2007 pursuant to INIF 9.     FIRST QUARTER 2008 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL    Date:              Friday, May 30, 2008    Time:              11:30 AM US ET - 10:30 AM Mexico City Time    Dial Information:  888-713-4213 (U.S.) or 617-213-4865 (international)    Passcode:          36206353    Pre-registration:  If you would like to pre-register for the conference                      call use the following link:   https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PHYH7H37B                      Pre-registering is not mandatory but is recommended as                      it will provide you immediate entry into the call and                      will facilitate the timely start of the conference. You                      will receive a code that allows you to enter the call                      directly.  Pre-registration only takes a few moments,                      and you may do so at any time, including up to and                      after call start time. To pre-register, please click                      the link above. Alternatively, if you would rather be                      placed into the call by an operator, please call at                      least 15 minutes prior to call start time.    Replay:            Starting Friday, May 30, 2008, at 1:30 PM US ET, ending                      at midnight US ET on Friday, June 6, 2008,                      888-286-8010 (U.S.) or 617-801-6888 (international).                      Passcode: 57641946.     About Cablemas  

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

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

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

                  - UNAUDITED FINANCIAL TABLES TO FOLLOW -                    CABLEMAS, S. A. DE C. V. AND SUBSIDIARIES                         Consolidated Balance Sheets                          March 31st. 2008 and 2007   

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

     2007 while 1Q08 figures are in thousands of nominal Mexican pesos)                                                                 (Unaudited)           ASSETS                                    2008               2007    Current assets:     Cash and cash equivalents              Ps.   580,900             50,626     Trade accounts receivable, less      allowance for doubtful accounts of      Ps. 10,332 in 2008, Ps. 10,748 in 2007       42,788             44,140     Other accounts receivable, net               163,472            186,204     Prepaid expenses                              36,286             44,493          Total current assets                     823,446            325,463     Financial Instruments                          395,995            508,087     Inventory of components of signal    distribution systems, net                     310,880            297,550     Investment in associated companies             653,110             96,764     Property, signal distribution    systems and equipment, net                  3,917,144          3,295,763     Deferred employee statutory profit sharing      11,663              6,431     Goodwill, net                                1,076,294          1,023,483     Intangible asset from pension and seniority    premium plans and severance compensation    for reasons other than restructuring           12,714             19,620     Other non-current assets, net                  208,361            189,776                                              Ps. 7,409,607          5,762,937                LIABILITIES                           2008               2007    Current liabilities:     Current installments of:       Bank loans                           Ps.       278             66,437       Obligations under capital leases             6,045                522       Senior notes                                69,159             69,297     Accounts payable                             192,233            202,841     Accruals                                     101,847            101,998     Accrued liabilities                           17,448             16,494     Taxes payable                                 11,922             37,200     Employee statutory profit sharing              6,607              8,652     Productora y Comercializadora de     Television, S. A. de C. V.     (related company)                             43,677             36,173     Subscriber deposits and advances              71,636             59,768       Total current liabilities                  520,852            599,382      Financial instruments                          455,040            466,064   Senior notes                                 1,872,273          1,949,083   Bank loans, excluding current installments     534,935               -   Obligations under capital leases, excluding    current installments                            6,799                253   Pension and seniority premiums plans    and severance compensation for reasons    other than restructuring                       53,986             47,939   Income tax long-term                             8,647              9,329   Deferred income tax                            467,819            360,661        Total liabilities                        3,920,351          3,432,711         STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    Majority stockholders' equity:     Capital stock                                760,925            751,417     Additional paid-in capital                 2,271,201          1,200,309     Retained earnings                            546,244            457,180     Valuation effects of financial instruments   (84,338)           (72,540)     Effect from labor obligations                   (532)            (1,564)     Cumulative deferred Income     Tax effect                                     3,448              3,448     Equity adjustment of non-monetary assets     (10,298)           (10,298)        Total majority stockholders' equity      3,486,650          2,327,952    Minority interest                                2,606              2,274        Total stockholders' equity               3,489,256          2,330,226    Commitments and contingent liabilities                                              Ps. 7,409,607          5,762,937                      CABLEMAS, S. A. DE C. V. AND SUBSIDIARIES                        Consolidated Statements of Income              Three months period ending March 31st, 2008 and 2007     (1Q07 figures are in thousands of constant Mexican pesos as of December    31, 2007 while 1Q08 figures are in thousands of nominal Mexican pesos)                                 (Unaudited)                                                   2008              2007     Service revenues                         Ps.  770,903       Ps.  651,310   Cost of services                              394,236            321,329        Gross profit                              376,667            329,981    Operating expenses:     Selling                                      78,428             65,750     Administrative                              124,788            118,217     Amortization and depreciation                25,605             11,787        Total operating expenses                  228,821            195,754        Operating profit                          147,846            134,227    Other income (expenses), net     Employee statutory profit sharing:       Current                                    (2,678)            (1,617)       Deferred                                    2,037               (430)          Total employee statutory profit sharing    (641)            (2,047)      Other income (expenses)                       1,503             19,780          Other income (expenses), net                862             17,733    Comprehensive financial results:     Interest income                               3,631              1,718     Interest expense                            (81,459)           (65,697)     Foreign exchange (loss) gain, net            29,654             (1,980)     Valuation effects of financial instruments  (42,283)            30,222     Monetary position gain                            -             25,527        Comprehensive financial results, net      (90,457)           (10,210)    Effects from associated companies:     Equity in the results of operations          (3,343)             6,590        Total effects from associated companies    (3,343)             6,590        Income before income taxes and        minority interest                         54,908            148,340    Income taxes:     Current                                       6,098             43,559     Deferred                                     15,523            (11,000)        Total income taxes                         21,621             32,559        Income before minority interest            33,287            115,781    Minority interest                                (119)              (213)        Majority interest net income         Ps.   33,168       Ps.  115,568    Basic earnings per share                 Ps.     0.12       Ps.     0.42                      CABLEMAS, S. A. DE C. V. AND SUBSIDIARIES            Consolidated Statements of Changes in Financial Position              Three months period ending March 31st, 2008 and 2007     (1Q07 figures are in thousands of constant Mexican pesos as of December    31, 2007 while 1Q08 figures are in thousands of nominal Mexican pesos)                                 (Unaudited)                                                  2008                 2007    Operating activities:     Majority interest net income             Ps. 33,168         Ps. 115,568     Add charges (deduct credit) to operations      not requiring (providing) funds:       Depreciation and amortization             154,019             117,783       Net gain on insurance recovery                -               (45,542)       Effects from associated companies           3,343              (6,590)       Accrual for pension, seniority premiums        and severance                              1,941                (164)       Deferred income taxes                      15,523             (11,000)       Deferred employee statutory profit sharing (2,037)                430       Minority interest                             119                 213       Financial instruments                      19,075             (62,286)          Funds provided by operations            225,151             108,412      Net financing from (investing in)      operating accounts:       Trade and other accounts receivable, net   (3,428)             59,702       Prepaid expenses                          (14,522)            (24,658)       Accounts payable                          (83,774)            (50,287)       Accruals and accrued liabilities           10,261               6,892       Taxes payable                               3,806              12,614       Subscriber deposits and advances           30,778              14,251       Employee statutory profit sharing           2,418               1,583       Related parties                             4,245              37,974          Funds provided by operating activities  174,935             166,483    Financing activities:     Proceeds from (payments of) bank      loans, net                                (438,968)            (22,711)     Proceeds from notes and payments      of commercial paper      obligations, net                             9,957              23,464     Proceeds  from (payments of)      capital lease obligations                   (1,815)               (145)     Capital stock increases                       9,507                   -     Additional paid-in capital                1,070,893                   -     Dividends paid                              (54,786)            (38,211)     Income tax long-term                            -                   385        Funds provided by financing activities    594,788             (37,218)    Investing activities:     Inventory of components of signal      distribution systems                        26,534              (3,907)     Capital expenditures                       (223,443)           (169,465)     Other assets, net                           (14,819)             (6,802)     Investment in associated companies          (31,613)                  -     Insurance recovery                                -              45,542        Funds used in investing activities       (243,341)           (134,632)        (Decrease) increase in cash and        cash equivalents                         526,382              (5,367)    Cash and cash equivalents:     At beginning of year                         54,518              55,993      At end of year                          Ps. 580,900          Ps. 50,626  

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

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

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


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