Segment Information |
Reportable segments are those that are based on the Group’s method of internal reporting. The Group is organized on the basis of services and products. The Group’s segments are strategic business units that offer different entertainment services and products. On January 31, 2022, the Group’s former Content business and other related net assets were disposed of by the Group in conjunction with the TelevisaUnivision Transaction. Beginning in the first quarter of 2022, the Group’s operating results of its former Content business and other related net assets through January 31, 2022, were classified as discontinued operations, including the corresponding information for earlier periods . On January 31, 2024, the Company carried out the Spin-off of businesses and other related assets that were classified in the Group’s former Other Businesses segment. Beginning in the first quarter of 2024, the Group’s operating results of its Spun - off Businesses through January 31, 2024, were classified as discontinued operations, including the corresponding information for earlier periods (see Notes 3 and 28). Through December 31, 2024, the Group’s reportable segments were as follows: Cable The Cable segment includes the operation of cable multiple systems covering the Mexico City metropolitan area, Monterrey and suburban areas, and over 200 other cities of Mexico, as well as the operation of telecommunication facilities through a fiber-optic network that covers the most important cities and economic regions of Mexico and the cities of San Antonio and San Diego in the United States (Bestel). The cable multiple system businesses derive revenues from cable subscribers, principally from basic and premium television services subscription, pay-per-view fees, installation fees, internet services subscription, telephone and mobile services subscription as well as from local and national advertising sales. The telecommunication facilities business derives revenues from providing data and long-distance services solutions to carriers and other telecommunications service providers through its fiber-optic network. Sky The Sky segment includes DTH broadcast satellite pay television services in Mexico, Central America and the Dominican Republic. Sky revenues are primarily derived from program services, installation fees, equipment rental to subscribers, and national advertising sales. The table below presents information by segment and a reconciliation to consolidated total of continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Intersegment | | Consolidated | | Segment | | | | Total Revenues | | Revenues | | Revenues | | Income | | 2024: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Cable | | Ps. | 47,393,111 | | Ps. | 166,906 | | Ps. | 47,226,205 | | Ps. | 18,485,611 | | Sky | | | 15,337,288 | | | 302,629 | | | 15,034,659 | | | 4,672,316 | | Segment totals | | | 62,730,399 | | | 469,535 | | | 62,260,864 | | | 23,157,927 | | Reconciliation to consolidated amounts: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Corporate expenses | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (756,045) | | Intersegment operations | | | (469,535) | | | (469,535) | | | — | | | (154,990) | | Depreciation and amortization expense | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (20,510,853) | | Consolidated revenues and operating income before other expense | | | 62,260,864 | | | — | | | 62,260,864 | | | 1,736,039 | (1) | Other expense, net | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4,554,900) | | Consolidated revenues and operating income | | Ps. | 62,260,864 | | Ps. | — | | Ps. | 62,260,864 | | Ps. | (2,818,861) | (2) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Intersegment | | Consolidated | | Segment | | | | Total Revenues | | Revenues | | Revenues | | Income | | 2023: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Cable | | Ps. | 48,802,544 | | Ps. | 161,937 | | Ps. | 48,640,607 | | Ps. | 19,299,121 | | Sky | | | 17,585,175 | | | 2,946 | | | 17,582,229 | | | 5,731,376 | | Segment totals | | | 66,387,719 | | | 164,883 | | | 66,222,836 | | | 25,030,497 | | Reconciliation to consolidated amounts: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Corporate expenses | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,031,223) | | Intersegment operations | | | (164,883) | | | (164,883) | | | — | | | (120,366) | | Depreciation and amortization expense | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (21,107,312) | | Consolidated revenues and operating income before other expense | | | 66,222,836 | | | — | | | 66,222,836 | | | 2,771,596 | (1) | Other expense, net | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (913,801) | | Consolidated revenues and operating income | | Ps. | 66,222,836 | | Ps. | — | | Ps. | 66,222,836 | | Ps. | 1,857,795 | (2) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Intersegment | | Consolidated | | Segment | | | | Total Revenues | | Revenues | | Revenues | | Income | | 2022: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Cable | | Ps. | 48,411,776 | | Ps. | 131,559 | | Ps. | 48,280,217 | | Ps. | 20,505,283 | | Sky | | | 20,339,038 | | | 3,487 | | | 20,335,551 | | | 6,416,270 | | Segment totals | | | 68,750,814 | | | 135,046 | | | 68,615,768 | | | 26,921,553 | | Reconciliation to consolidated amounts: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Corporate expenses | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,346,469) | | Intersegment operations | | | (135,046) | | | (135,046) | | | — | | | (98,908) | | Depreciation and amortization expense | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (20,715,260) | | Consolidated revenues and operating income before other expense | | | 68,615,768 | | | — | | | 68,615,768 | | | 4,760,916 | (1) | Other expense, net | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,023,169) | | Consolidated revenues and operating income | | Ps. | 68,615,768 | | Ps. | — | | Ps. | 68,615,768 | | Ps. | 3,737,747 | (2) |
(1) | This amount represents income before other income or expense, net. |
(2) | This amount represents consolidated operating income. |
Accounting Policies The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the Group’s summary of material accounting policies (see Note 2). The Group evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources to them based on operating income before depreciation and amortization. Intersegment Revenue Intersegment revenue consists of revenues derived from each of the segments principal activities as provided to other segments. The Group accounts for intersegment revenues as if the revenues were from third parties, that is, at current market prices. Allocation of Corporate Expenses Non-allocated corporate expenses primarily include share-based compensation expense for certain key officers and employees in connection with the Company’s LTRP, as well as other general expenses that, because of their nature and characteristics, are not subject to be allocated within the Group’s business segments. The table below presents segment information about assets, liabilities, and additions to property, plant and equipment as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Segment | | Additions to | | | Segment Assets | | Liabilities | | Property, Plant | | | at Year-End | | at Year-End | | and Equipment | 2024: | | | | | | | | | | Continuing operations: | | | | | | | | | | Cable | | Ps. | 108,166,544 | | Ps. | 29,402,556 | | Ps. | 7,374,382 | Sky | | | 18,718,922 | | | 8,758,504 | | | 1,514,062 | Corporate asset | | | — | | | — | | | 208,953 | Total | | Ps. | 126,885,466 | | Ps. | 38,161,060 | | Ps. | 9,097,397 | | | | | | | | | | | 2023: | | | | | | | | | | Continuing operations: | | | | | | | | | | Cable | | Ps. | 115,906,063 | | Ps. | 19,944,547 | | Ps. | 11,243,950 | Sky | | | 22,737,294 | | | 7,778,956 | | | 2,657,041 | Other Businesses | | | 19,638,262 | | | 3,547,916 | | | 768,182 | Corporate asset | | | — | | | — | | | 38,843 | Total | | Ps. | 158,281,619 | | Ps. | 31,271,419 | | Ps. | 14,708,016 | | | | | | | | | | | 2022: | | | | | | | | | | Continuing operations: | | | | | | | | | | Cable | | Ps. | 121,786,224 | | Ps. | 23,278,943 | | Ps. | 13,011,456 | Sky | | | 24,590,186 | | | 9,570,547 | | | 3,891,684 | Other Businesses | | | 16,285,203 | | | 3,779,852 | | | 273,881 | Corporate asset | | | — | | | — | | | 68,750 | Disposed operations | | | — | | | — | | | 69,616 | Total | | Ps. | 162,661,613 | | Ps. | 36,629,342 | | Ps. | 17,315,387 |
Reconciliation of segment assets to total assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, is as follows: | | | | | | | | | 2024 | | 2023 | Segment assets: | | Ps. | 126,885,466 | | Ps. | 158,281,619 | Equity investments attributable to: | | | | | | | Cable | | | 952,721 | | | 844,728 | Other Businesses | | | — | | | 245,411 | Others (1) | | | 2,757,701 | | | 2,597,756 | | | | | | | | Goodwill attributable to: | | | | | | | Cable | | | 13,344,684 | | | 13,794,684 | Others | | | 110,314 | | | 110,314 | | | | | | | | Corporate assets: | | | | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | | | 36,364,456 | | | 23,757,692 | Other accounts receivable, net | | | 3,827,795 | | | 183,982 | Income taxes receivable and other recoverable taxes | | | 1,593,254 | | | 5,006,836 | Non-current account receivable due from related party | | | 3,538,497 | | | 5,089,608 | Equity investment in TelevisaUnivision | | | 43,220,986 | | | 42,326,344 | Property and equipment, net | | | 2,700,730 | | | 2,863,187 | Investment property, net | | | 2,706,528 | | | 2,478,064 | Intangible assets, net | | | 5,013,835 | | | 29,774 | Deferred income tax assets | | | 6,400,422 | | | 4,115,297 | Other corporate assets | | | 2,240,507 | | | 944,961 | Total assets | | Ps. | 251,657,896 | | Ps. | 262,670,257 |
(1) | Includes investments that through January 31, 2024 were part of the Group’s former Other Businesses segment. |
Equity method gain (loss) recognized in income for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 attributable to equity investments in Cable, was Ps.32,171, Ps.(827) and Ps.38,833, respectively. Equity method loss recognized in income for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 attributable to equity investment in TelevisaUnivision, was Ps.(212,433), Ps.(4,095,851) and Ps.(7,418,536), respectively. Equity method (loss) gain recognized in income for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 attributable to other equity investments, was Ps.(2,315), Ps.10,050 and Ps.1,454, respectively. Reconciliation of segment liabilities to total liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, is as follows: | | | | | | | | | 2024 | | 2023 | Segment liabilities | | Ps. | 38,161,060 | | Ps. | 31,271,419 | Debt not allocated to segments | | | 90,376,976 | | | 85,885,859 | Other corporate liabilities | | | 11,424,235 | | | 10,840,546 | Total liabilities | | Ps. | 139,962,271 | | Ps. | 127,997,824 |
Geographical segment information: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Additions to | | | | | | Segment Assets at | | Property, Plant and | | | Total Revenues | | Year-End | | Equipment | 2024: | | | | | | | | | | Mexico | | Ps. | 61,115,393 | | Ps. | 110,590,724 | | Ps. | 8,997,716 | Other countries (1) | | | 1,145,471 | | | 16,294,742 | | | 99,681 | | | Ps. | 62,260,864 | | Ps. | 126,885,466 | | Ps. | 9,097,397 | 2023: | | | | | | | | | | Mexico | | Ps. | 65,250,298 | | Ps. | 144,856,678 | | Ps. | 14,565,065 | Other countries (1) | | | 972,538 | | | 13,424,941 | | | 142,951 | | | Ps. | 66,222,836 | | Ps. | 158,281,619 | | Ps. | 14,708,016 | 2022: | | | | | | | | | | Mexico | | Ps. | 67,243,094 | | Ps. | 149,520,957 | | Ps. | 17,102,445 | Other countries (1) | | | 1,372,674 | | | 13,140,656 | | | 212,942 | | | Ps. | 68,615,768 | | Ps. | 162,661,613 | | Ps. | 17,315,387 |
(1) | Central America is from which this revenue is derived. |
Revenues are attributed to geographical segment based on the location of customers. Disaggregation of Total Revenues The table below presents total revenues of continuing operations for each reportable segment disaggregated by major service/product lines and primary geographical market for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: | | | | | | | | | | | | Domestic | | Abroad | | Total | 2024: | | | | | | | | | | Cable: | | | | | | | | | | Broadband Services (a) | | Ps. | 23,991,416 | | Ps. | — | | Ps. | 23,991,416 | Digital TV Service (a) | | | 12,988,987 | | | — | | | 12,988,987 | Telephony (a) | | | 2,964,230 | | | — | | | 2,964,230 | Enterprise Operations | | | 3,914,425 | | | 475,076 | | | 4,389,501 | Advertising | | | 1,958,989 | | | — | | | 1,958,989 | Other Services | | | 1,099,988 | | | — | | | 1,099,988 | Sky: | | | | | | | | | | DTH Broadcast Satellite TV (a) | | | 13,722,312 | | | 665,409 | | | 14,387,721 | Advertising | | | 906,563 | | | — | | | 906,563 | Pay-Per-View | | | 38,018 | | | 4,986 | | | 43,004 | Segment totals | | | 61,584,928 | | | 1,145,471 | | | 62,730,399 | Intersegment eliminations | | | (469,535) | | | — | | | (469,535) | Consolidated total revenues | | Ps. | 61,115,393 | | Ps. | 1,145,471 | | Ps. | 62,260,864 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Domestic | | Abroad | | Total | 2023: | | | | | | | | | | Cable: | | | | | | | | | | Broadband Services (a) | | Ps. | 21,440,699 | | Ps. | — | | Ps. | 21,440,699 | Digital TV Service (a) | | | 15,025,051 | | | — | | | 15,025,051 | Telephony (a) | | | 4,464,983 | | | — | | | 4,464,983 | Enterprise Operations | | | 4,408,885 | | | 277,467 | | | 4,686,352 | Advertising | | | 2,162,410 | | | — | | | 2,162,410 | Other Services | | | 1,023,049 | | | — | | | 1,023,049 | Sky: | | | | | | | | | | DTH Broadcast Satellite TV (a) | | | 15,805,972 | | | 687,994 | | | 16,493,966 | Advertising | | | 1,039,011 | | | — | | | 1,039,011 | Pay-Per-View | | | 45,121 | | | 7,077 | | | 52,198 | Segment totals | | | 65,415,181 | | | 972,538 | | | 66,387,719 | Intersegment eliminations | | | (164,883) | | | — | | | (164,883) | Consolidated total revenues | | Ps. | 65,250,298 | | Ps. | 972,538 | | Ps. | 66,222,836 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Domestic | | Abroad | | Total | 2022: | | | | | | | | | | Cable: | | | | | | | | | | Broadband Services (a) | | Ps. | 19,197,699 | | Ps. | — | | Ps. | 19,197,699 | Digital TV Service (a) | | | 16,054,150 | | | — | | | 16,054,150 | Telephony (a) | | | 5,380,078 | | | — | | | 5,380,078 | Enterprise Operations | | | 4,820,254 | | | 258,946 | | | 5,079,200 | Advertising | | | 2,073,346 | | | — | | | 2,073,346 | Other Services | | | 627,303 | | | — | | | 627,303 | Sky: | | | | | | | | | | DTH Broadcast Satellite TV (a) | | | 17,970,812 | | | 1,101,419 | | | 19,072,231 | Advertising | | | 1,183,495 | | | — | | | 1,183,495 | Pay-Per-View | | | 71,003 | | | 12,309 | | | 83,312 | Segment totals | | | 67,378,140 | | | 1,372,674 | | | 68,750,814 | Intersegment eliminations | | | (135,046) | | | — | | | (135,046) | Consolidated total revenues | | Ps. | 67,243,094 | | Ps. | 1,372,674 | | Ps. | 68,615,768 |
(a) | Digital TV Service revenues include revenue from leasing set-top equipment to subscribers in the Cable segment in the amount of Ps.8,131,852, Ps.5,880,517 and Ps.5,899,902, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. DTH Broadcast Satellite TV revenues include revenue from leasing set-top equipment to subscribers in the Sky segment in the amount of Ps.3,771,384, Ps.5,950,288 and Ps.7,783,254, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Revenue from leasing set-top equipment to subscribers is recognized when services are rendered to such subscribers. Set-top equipment is part of the Group’s property, plant and equipment and is leased to subscribers through operating lease contracts. |
Revenues from external customers for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are presented by sale source, as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 | Services | | Ps. | 50,128,039 | | Ps. | 54,088,100 | | Ps. | 54,572,404 | Royalties | | | — | | | — | | | — | Goods | | | 229,589 | | | 303,931 | | | 360,208 | Leases (1) | | | 11,903,236 | | | 11,830,805 | | | 13,683,156 | Total | | Ps. | 62,260,864 | | Ps. | 66,222,836 | | Ps. | 68,615,768 |
(1) | This line includes primarily revenue from leasing set-top equipment to subscribers in the Cable and Sky segments, which is recognized when services are rendered to such subscribers. Set-top equipment is part of the Group’s property and equipment and is leased to subscribers through operating lease contracts. |
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