ALFA calls for an Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting to propose the spin-off of Axtel

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Jun 27, 2022, 09:21 ET

Proposal to transfer ALFA's share ownership of Axtel to ALFA Shareholders via spin-off
Spin-off intended to unlock ALFA's and its Subsidiaries' high underlying value potential
Axtel is a leading provider of managed information and communications technology solutions
Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting to take place on July 12, 2022

SAN PEDRO GARZA GARCÍA, Mexico, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALFA, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ALFAA) ("ALFA" or the "Company") announced today the Company will hold an Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting to present a proposal for the spin-off of its entire ownership stake in Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AXTELCPO) ("Axtel") to the ALFA shareholders.

Subject to the corresponding approvals, ALFA expects to execute the spin-off by forming a new entity which would be constituted as the spun-off company ("Controladora Axtel") and by listing its shares on the Mexican Stock Exchange (Bolsa Mexicana de Valores). ALFA would transfer its entire share ownership in Axtel to Controladora Axtel, as well as certain other assets and capital.

ALFA shareholders would receive one share of Controladora Axtel for each of their ALFA shares, in addition to retaining their share ownership in ALFA's equity.

The proposal has been authorized and recommended by ALFA's Board of Directors, and is subject to approval at the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting that will take place on July 12, 2022.

"We are convinced that the proposed spin-off is the best step forward. ALFA shareholders continue to gain autonomy as we simplify the conglomerate's structure to unlock our Company's extraordinary value potential. Together with Nemak, Axtel would be the second ALFA subsidiary to become fully independent." noted Armando Garza Sada, Chairman of ALFA's Board of Directors.

"Axtel has a strong financial and competitive position as a leading provider of managed information and communications technology solutions. We are confident in Axtel's ability to capitalize on attractive growth opportunities as an independent business. Axtel will get full support from ALFA to ensure an orderly transition," said Alvaro Fernández Garza, President of ALFA.

As required by the applicable laws and regulations, ALFA prepared an information memorandum for this transaction, which is available at www.alfa.com.mx or at the Mexican Stock Exchange's website www.bmv.com.mx.

Contacts

Hernán F. Lozano
V.P. of Investor Relations ALFA, S.A.B. de C.V.
T. +52 (81) 8748-2521
[email protected]

Carolina Alvear
Corporate Communication Director
ALFA, S.A.B. de C.V.
T. +52 (81) 8748-2521
[email protected]

About ALFA

ALFA manages a diversified portfolio of leading businesses with global operations: Sigma, a leading multinational food company, focused on the production, marketing and distribution of quality foods through recognized brands in Mexico, Europe, United States and Latin America. Alpek, one of the world's leading producers of polyester (PTA, PET, rPET and fibers), and the leader in the Mexican market for polypropylene and expandable polystyrene (EPS). Axtel, a provider of Information Technology and Communication (ITC) services for the enterprise and government segments in Mexico. In 2021, ALFA reported revenues of Ps. 308,060 million (US $15.2 billion), and EBITDA of Ps. 41,050 million (US $2.0 billion). ALFA's shares are quoted on the Mexican Stock Exchange and on Latibex, the market for Latin American shares of the Madrid Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit www.alfa.com.mx

SOURCE ALFA, S.A.B. de C.V.