(Mexico City, July 2, 2008) – Grupo TMM, S.A.B. (NYSE: TMM and BMV: TMM A; “TMM” or the “Company”); a Mexican intermodal transportation and logistics company, announced today that it has issued the third tranche of 20-year Mexican Trust Certificates (“Certificados Bursátiles”) in the amount of $4.39 billion Mexican pesos (approximately $418 million dollars) (the” Third Issuance”). This issuance was completed under the Company’s Mexican Trust Certificates program (the “Program”) for up to $9.0 billion Mexican pesos. The Program represents a long-term financing in pesos that is non-recourse to the Company.
The proceeds from the Third Issuance will be used to acquire seven offshore vessels and three product tankers, to fund cash reserves required for this structure and to pay issuance related expenses.
José F. Serrano, chairman and chief executive officer of Grupo TMM said, “We are very pleased to have closed the third tranche of our Trust Certificates Program as it provides TMM the ability to continue to grow through the acquisition of additional ships with long-term financing tied to the useful life of these vessels. The Third Issuance was rated AA (mex) by Fitch Ratings, reflecting TMM’s continued quality operating performance and increased demand for maritime transportation services.”
Headquartered in Mexico City, TMM is a Latin American multimodal transportation Company. Through its branch offices and network of subsidiary companies, TMM provides a dynamic combination of ocean and land transportation services. Visit TMM’s web site at www.grupotmm.com. The site offers Spanish/English language options.