Grupo TMM Reports 2021 Third Quarter Financial Results (in Millions of Mexican Pesos)

2021 Third Quarter Results Include:

   -- Stockholders' Equity of $2,084.5 million. 
   -- Financial Debt of 12.2 percent from Stockholders' Equity. 
   -- Accumulated Financial expenses decreased 29.8 percent. 
   -- Consolidated revenues increased 23.5 percent. 
   -- Long-term contract for 3 specialized vessels (Mud-vessels). 

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo TMM, S.A.B. (OTC: GTMAY and BMV: TMM A; "TMM" or the "Company"), a Mexican Maritime-management transportation and logistics Company, reported today its financial results for the third quarter of 2021.

José F. Serrano, Chairman of Grupo TMM, said, "With its proven experience and the confidence of its clients, Grupo TMM is capitalizing on opportunities by carrying out projects such as the hiring of specialized vessels (Mud-vessels), as well as forming strategic alliances with world-renowned companies to commercialize fuels in the national territory."

"The Company continues its financial recovery quarter by quarter in both revenues and EBITDA, thanks to the generation of new ship contracts, the restart of cruise agency activities, the rebound in work at the Shipyard, as well as the increase in bulk carrier trips to South America."

"The General Management and its collaborators continue to focus on increasing the market share of the Company's businesses, offering its clients integrated transportation, logistics, warehousing and distribution services; relying on the strategies of technological transformation, cost optimization and customer diversification."

THIRD-QUARTER 2021 OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS

Consolidated revenue in the third quarter of 2021 was $371.3 million, compared to $271.3 million in the same period of the previous year. Consolidated revenue for the first nine months of 2021 was $940.3 million compared to $906.6 million for the same period of the previous year. The Company continues its recovery trend quarter by quarter, thanks to at the start of operation of the specialized vessels recently hired by one of our main clients, also its diversification and customer service strategy, and the gradual reactivation of the economy, as well as of the energy industry.

The consolidated operating result in the third quarter of 2021 resulted in a loss of $11.2 million, $11.0 million of which was from non-recurring operations. The consolidated operating result in the first nine months of 2021 resulted in a loss of $142.9 million, of which $69.6 million was from non-recurring operations, representing 48.7 percent, mainly due to the sale of the chemical tanker "Olmeca" during the first quarter of the year.

Maritime revenue in the third quarter 2021 was $287.5 million compared to $171.4 million in the same period of the previous year, mainly due to the start of operations of the three specialized vessels called Mud-Vessels, a greater number of calls in the bulk carrier segment, and a greater number of jobs in the shipyard derived from the gradual recovery of the industry, partially offset by the decrease in volume transported in parcel tankers. Maritime revenue in the first nine months of the year was $670.3 million, compared to $553.7 million for the same period of the previous year.

Maritime operating income in the third quarter of 2021 was $40.5 million compared to $15.2 million in the same period of the previous year. During the first nine months of 2021, Maritime operating income was $60.2 million compared with $37.8 of the same period last year.

Maritime EBITDA in the third quarter of 2021 was $44.2 million and EBITDA margin was 15.4 percent. For the first nine months 2021, Maritime EBITDA was $72.6 million and accumulated EBITDA margin was 10.8 percent.

Ports and Terminals revenues in the third quarter of 2021 was $51.2 million, compared to $69.1 million for the same period of the previous year. During the first nine months of 2021, Ports and Terminals revenue was $177.4 million, still being affected by the prolonged impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ports and Terminals operations results in the quarter resulted in a loss of $5.6 million, compared to a loss of $14.4 million reported in the same period of the previous year. During the first nine months of 2021, the operating result of the Ports and Terminals registered a loss of $14.7 million.

Ports and Terminals EBITDA in the third quarter of 2021 was $1.3 million. For the first nine months 2021, Ports and Terminals EBITDA was $11.2 million and accumulated EBITDA margin was 6.3 percent.

Warehousing Services revenue was $32.6 million in the third quarter of 2021. During the first nine months of 2021, Warehousing Services revenue was $92.5 million.

DEBT

As of September 30, 2021, Grupo TMM's net debt was $178.4 million, and our cash position was $76.2 million. Additionally, the cost of debt decreased 29.8 percent.

                    Total Debt* 
          -- Millions of Mexican Pesos -- 
                       As of 9/30/21  As of 12/31/20 
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Short-Term Debt               $180.8          $129.1 
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Long-Term Debt                  73.8            53.6 
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Total Debt                    $254.6          $182.7 
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Cash                            76.2           143.0 
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Net Debt                      $178.4           $39.7 
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Short-Term Leases              $64.1           $58.2 
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Long-Term Leases               253.6           297.3 
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Leases IFRS 16                $317.7          $355.5 
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Stockholders' Equity        $2,084.5        $2,247.4 
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Book value per share           $20.4           $22.0 
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*Book Value

Headquartered in Mexico City, Grupo TMM is a Mexican Maritime-management transportation and logistics Company. Through its branch offices and network of subsidiary companies, Grupo TMM provides a dynamic combination of Maritime services port management and logistics. For more information on Grupo TMM, please visit the company's web site at www.grupotmm.com. The site offers Spanish/English language options.

Included in this press release are certain forward-looking 
 statements within the meaning of Section27A of the 
 Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E 
 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 
 Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the 
 date they are made and are based on the beliefs of 
 the Company's management as well as on assumptions 
 made. Actual results could differ materially from 
 those included in such forward-looking statements. 
 Readers are cautioned that all forward-looking statements 
 involve risks and uncertainty. The following factors 
 could cause actual results to differ materially from 
 such forward-looking statements: global, US and Mexican 
 economic and social conditions; the effect of the 
 North American Free Trade Agreement on the level of 
 US-Mexico trade; the condition of the world shipping 
 market; the success of the Company's investment in 
 new businesses; risks associated with the Company's 
 reorganization and restructuring; the ability of the 
 Company to reduce corporate overhead costs; the ability 
 of management to manage growth and successfully compete 
 in new businesses; and the ability of the Company 
 to restructure or refinance its indebtedness. These 
 risk factors and additional information are included 
 in the Company's reports on Form 6-K and 20-F on file 
 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. 
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Financial tables follow

                     Grupo TMM, S.A.B. and Subsidiaries 
                               Balance Sheet* 
                           - Millions of Pesos - 
                                                 September 30,  December 31, 
                                                     2021           2020 
Current assets: 
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Cash and cash equivalents 
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      Cash in cash and banks                              33.5          50.1 
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      Cash and temporary investments                       0.9          53.1 
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      Restricted cash                                     41.9          39.7 
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Total cash and cash equivalents                           76.2         143.0 
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Accounts receivable 
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      Accounts receivable -- Net                         379.9         228.6 
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      Other accounts receivable                           78.7          60.8 
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      Taxes to be recovered                              254.7         203.5 
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      Prepaid expenses and others current 
       assets                                            101.4          86.3 
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Total current assets                                     891.0         722.2