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Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (NASDAQ: OMAB) prices Ps.3.0B in top-rated notes

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, known as OMA, placed Ps.3.0 billion of long-term notes in the Mexican market in two tranches. The offering attracted broad participation from Afores, governmental entities, insurance companies, and investment funds, with combined demand of 3.2x the amount offered.

The notes received the highest national-scale ratings in Mexico, AAA(mex) from Fitch and AAA.mx from Moody’s Local, both with stable outlook. Settlement is scheduled for July 20, 2026. Net proceeds will be used to prepay Ps.1.7 billion of short-term bank loans, repay Ps.640 million of OMA 23L long-term bond certificates maturing on July 24, 2026, and fund committed investments under the Master Development Program and general corporate purposes, including working capital. OMA operates 13 international airports in nine Mexican states and is part of VINCI Airports.

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Filing Explained

OMA announced the Ps.3.0 billion long-term note placement and held book building on July 16, 2026, but settlement is scheduled for July 20, 2026; the refinancing and investment funding described in the filing therefore had not yet reached settlement as of the July 17, 2026 report.

Sources and calculations
Debt issuance amount Ps.3.0 billion Aggregate amount of long-term notes placed in the Mexican market
Short-term loans prepaid Ps.1.7 billion Portion of proceeds allocated to prepay short-term bank loans
OMA 23L bond repayment Ps.640 million Full repayment of OMA 23L long-term bond certificates maturing July 24, 2026
Demand coverage 3.2x Combined demand for both tranches relative to the amount offered
Settlement date July 20, 2026 Scheduled settlement date for the Issuances
Fitch rating AAA(mex) National-scale rating in Mexico assigned to the Issuances by Fitch
Moody’s Local rating AAA.mx National-scale rating in Mexico assigned to the Issuances by Moody’s Local
Airports operated 13 Number of international airports operated in nine Mexican states
long-term notes financial
"placement of long-term notes in the Mexican market for an aggregate amount"
Master Development Program financial
"used to fund committed investments under the Master Development Program"
A master development program is an overarching plan that coordinates all steps needed to develop a drug, medical device, or therapy across multiple studies, indications, or stages. Think of it as a blueprint that ties together clinical trials, regulatory strategy, manufacturing scale-up, and timelines so a single coordinated effort can address several related goals rather than separate, isolated projects. Investors use it to gauge how organized and efficient a company’s development activities and regulatory pathway may be.
Afores financial
"participation of pension funds “Afores”, governmental entities, insurance companies"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This report may contain forward-looking information and statements"
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Form 20-F regulatory
"those discussed in our most recent annual report filed on Form 20-F"
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FAQ

What debt placement did Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMAB) announce?

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA) announced a placement of Ps.3.0 billion in long-term notes in the Mexican market. The Issuances were split into two tranches and attracted broad participation from Afores, governmental entities, insurance companies, and investment funds, with demand at 3.2x.

How will OMA (OMAB) use the Ps.3.0 billion in debt proceeds?

OMA plans to use net proceeds to prepay Ps.1.7 billion of short-term bank loans and repay Ps.640 million of OMA 23L bond certificates. Remaining funds will support committed investments under the Master Development Program and general corporate purposes, including working capital.

What credit ratings did OMA’s (OMAB) new notes receive?

The new notes received Mexico’s highest national-scale ratings of AAA(mex) from Fitch and AAA.mx from Moody’s Local. Both agencies assigned a stable outlook, indicating their current assessment of credit quality on the Mexican national rating scale for these specific Issuances.

When will settlement occur for OMA’s (OMAB) Ps.3.0 billion notes?

Book building for OMA’s notes was held on July 16, 2026, and settlement is scheduled for July 20, 2026. These dates define when pricing was agreed and when funds and securities are expected to be exchanged in the Mexican market.

What existing debt will OMA (OMAB) repay with the new issuance?

OMA intends to use the new funds to prepay Ps.1.7 billion of short-term bank loans and fully repay Ps.640 million of OMA 23L long-term bond certificates. The OMA 23L notes are scheduled to mature on July 24, 2026, and will be retired earlier.

What are OMA’s (OMAB) core operations and scale?

OMA operates 13 international airports across nine states in central and northern Mexico, including Monterrey and several tourist destinations. It also runs hotels within Mexico City and Monterrey airports and employs over 1,200 people. Since December 2022, OMA has been part of VINCI Airports.

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of July

 

GRUPO AEROPORTUARIO DEL CENTRO NORTE, S.A.B. DE C.V.

  (CENTRAL NORTH AIRPORT GROUP)  

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

 

México

  (Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)  

 

Torre Latitud, L501, Piso 5

Av. Lázaro Cárdenas 2225

Col. Valle Oriente, San Pedro Garza García

Nuevo León, México

  (Address of principal executive offices)  

 

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

 

    Form 20-F  ☒    Form 40-F ☐

 

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

 

     Yes ☐    No  ☒  

 

(If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-             .)

 

 

 

  

     

OMA announces debt placement of Ps.3.0 billion

 

Mexico City, Mexico, July 16, 2026— Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA (NASDAQ: OMAB; BMV: OMA), announces the placement of long-term notes in the Mexican market for an aggregate amount of Ps.3.0 billion (the “Issuances”).

The Issuances were widely accepted through the participation of pension funds “Afores”, governmental entities, insurance companies, and investment funds. Combined demand for both tranches was 3.2x.

The Issuances are the following:

1.Ps.420 million in 3-year Notes (ticker: OMA 26) at a variable rate of TIIE de Fondeo plus 39 basis points. The notes will pay interest every 28 days, and principal will be paid at maturity on July 16, 2029.

 

2.Ps.2,580 million in 7-year Notes (ticker: OMA 26-2) at a fixed rate of 9.17%. The notes will pay interest every 182 days, and principal will be paid at maturity on July 11, 2033.

The Issuances received the highest rating in Mexico of AAA(mex) by Fitch and AAA.mx by Moody’s Local, both on a national scale, with stable outlook.

Book building was held today, and the settlement will be on July 20, 2026. Net proceeds from the Issuances will be used to prepay Ps.1.7 billion short-term bank loans, Ps.640 million for the full repayment of the OMA 23L long-term bond certificates, maturing on July 24, 2026, and the remaining proceeds will be used to fund committed investments under the Master Development Program, as well as for general corporate purposes, including working capital.

This press release is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, nor the solicitation of an offer to purchase the Notes.

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

Ruffo Pérez Pliego

+52 (81) 8625 4300

rperezpliego@oma.aero

www.oma.aero

Investor Relations:

Emmanuel Camacho

+52 (81) 8625 4308

ecamacho@oma.aero

   
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

This report may contain forward-looking information and statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. These statements are only predictions based on our current information and expectations and projections about future events. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “estimate,” or similar expressions. While OMA's management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, investors are cautioned that forward-looking information and statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of OMA, that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those discussed in our most recent annual report filed on Form 20-F under the caption “Risk Factors.” OMA undertakes no obligation to update publicly its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About OMA

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA, operates 13 international airports in nine states of central and northern Mexico. OMA’s airports serve Monterrey, Mexico’s third largest metropolitan area, the tourist destinations of Acapulco, Mazatlán, and Zihuatanejo, and nine other regional centers and border cities. OMA also operates the NH Collection Hotel inside Terminal 2 of the Mexico City airport and the Hilton Garden Inn at the Monterrey airport. OMA employs over 1,200 persons in order to offer passengers and clients airport and commercial services in facilities. OMA is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (OMA) and on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (OMAB). Since December 2022, OMA is part of VINCI Airports, the world´s leading private airport operator.

 

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

  Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V.

 

   
  By: /s/  Ruffo Pérez Pliego  
  Ruffo Pérez Pliego
  Chief Financial Officer

 

Dated: July 17, 2026