Angélica Garnica
Head of Investor Relations
[Audio Gap] consolidated sales of Grupo Carso totaled MXN 45.5 billion, decreasing 5.8% in the quarter. Grupo Sanborns and Grupo Condumex increased its revenues by 1.9% and 1.2%, respectively, related to summer promotional activities and higher volumes of industrial products.
Zamajal hydrocarbons operation, which started consolidating in the second quarter of last year and is in developing process contributed with additional MXN 546 million, growing 27%. On the other hand, Elementia/Fortaleza, Carso Energy and Carso Infraestructura y Construcción decreased its sales 1.1%, 3.2% and 34.2%, respectively. This last division due to the conclusion of major infrastructure projects.
Consolidated operating income totaled MXN 3.1 billion versus MXN 5.3 billion in the third quarter 2024. This 39.7% fall reflected lower exchange rate, higher salaries, wages and inflation in general. Grupo Sanborns additionally is implementing a new IT platform and Zamajal started depreciating major investments. Consolidated EBITDA for Grupo Carso from July to September 2025 decreased 20.4%, reaching MXN 5.6 billion compared to MXN 7 billion a year ago. The EBITDA margin decreased from 14.6% to 12.3%.
Consolidated controlling net income decreased 78.4%, totaling MXN 651 million, lower than MXN 3 billion last year, reflecting lower operating results and a foreign exchange loss compared to a foreign exchange gain last year. Regarding the performance by division, Grupo Sanborns recorded higher sales with a 1.9% increase related to promotions carried out in the month of August and September.
Operating income totaled MXN 443 million compared to MXN 535 million a year ago. This reduction in profitability was explained by an increase of 8.3% in expenses related to higher wages and salaries and the investment
