MEXICO CITY, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Televisa,
S.A.B. ("Televisa" or the "Company") has been included in three
FTSE4Good Index Series: FTSE4Good Emerging Markets, FTSE4Good
Emerging Latin America and FTSE4Good BIVA.
The FTSE4Good Index Series is a market-leading tool for
investors seeking to invest in companies that demonstrate good
sustainability practices. The FTSE4Good selection criteria are
designed to reflect strong ESG (environmental, social, and
corporate governance) management practices in topics such as
climate change, pollution, labor standards, supply chain, and
anti-corruption, among others.
This year, Televisa increased its global ESG FTSE4Good Index
score, ranking well above the media subsector, the industry
average, and the average for Mexican companies, demonstrating its
strong commitment to sustainability.
The Company recognizes the importance of managing environmental
issues. For example, in energy performance, Televisa is managing
clean energy and energy efficiency programs to mitigate its
environmental footprint. In addition, the Company is committed to
managing social issues within its community. Through Fundación
Televisa, the Company develops innovative programs in education,
culture, entrepreneurship, and empowering platforms to improve and
transform lives within the community.
This is the fourth consecutive year Televisa has been included
in the FTSE4Good Index Series.
Disclaimer
This press release contains forward-looking statements
regarding the Company's results and prospects. Actual results could
differ materially from these statements. The forward-looking
statements in this press release should be read in conjunction with
the factors described in "Item 3. Key Information – Forward Looking
Statements" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20 - F, which,
among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from
those contained in forward-looking statements made in this press
release and in oral statements made by authorized officers of the
Company. Statements contained in this release relating to the
COVID-19 outbreak, the impact of which on our business performance
and financial results remains inherently uncertain, are
forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of their dates. The Company undertakes no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Televisa
Televisa is a leading media company in the Spanish-speaking
world, an important cable operator in Mexico and an operator of a leading
direct-to-home satellite pay television system in Mexico. Televisa distributes the content it
produces through several broadcast channels in Mexico and in over 70 countries through 25
pay-tv brands, television networks, cable operators and
over-the-top or "OTT" services. In the
United States, Televisa's audiovisual content is distributed
through Univision Communications Inc. ("Univision") the leading
media company serving the Hispanic market. Univision broadcasts
Televisa's audiovisual content through multiple platforms in
exchange for a royalty payment. In addition, Televisa has equity
and warrants which upon their exercise would represent
approximately 36% on a fully-diluted, as-converted basis of the
equity capital in Univision Holdings, Inc., the controlling company
of Univision. Televisa's cable business offers integrated services,
including video, high-speed data and voice services to residential
and commercial customers as well as managed services to domestic
and international carriers. Televisa owns a majority interest in
Sky, a leading direct-to-home satellite pay television system and
broadband provider in Mexico,
operating also in the Dominican
Republic and Central
America. Televisa also has interests in magazine publishing
and distribution, professional sports and live entertainment,
feature- film production and distribution, and gaming.
Media Relations
Rubén Acosta / Tel:
(52 55) 5224 6420 / racostamo@televisa.com.mx
Teresa Villa /
Tel: (52 55) 4438 1205 / atvillas@televisa.com.mx
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SOURCE Grupo Televisa, S.A.B.