GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) (the “Company” or “GAP”) announces that as of today, it is part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. This reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: i) female leadership & talent pipeline, ii) equal pay & gender pay parity, iii) inclusive culture, iv) anti-sexual harassment policies, and v) pro-women brand. The 2022 GEI includes 418 companies representing 45 countries and regions in 11 different sectors. In Mexico, 10 companies were included, among which, proudly stands GAP.

Being part of the Gender-Equality Index shows the changes GAP has been implementing within the Company, seeking to reach diversity goals and to instate a solid corporate culture in all fronts. We know there is still work to be done, but this recognition indicate us we are in the right path.

This achievement is the result of GAP's commitment to the inclusion, diversity, and development of the talent of our teams, as well as the responsibility with social, environmental, and corporate governance issues. We thank the entire GAP team for their great contribution and enthusiasm to the achievements and results of the Company.

Both the survey and the GEI are voluntary and have no associated costs. Bloomberg collected this data for reference purposes only.

Company Description:

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) operates 12 airports throughout Mexico’s Pacific region, including the major cities of Guadalajara and Tijuana, the four tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, La Paz and Manzanillo, and six other mid-sized cities: Hermosillo, Guanajuato, Morelia, Aguascalientes, Mexicali and Los Mochis. In February 2006, GAP’s shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “PAC” and on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GAP”. In April 2015, GAP acquired 100% of Desarrollo de Concessioner Aeroportuarias, S.L., which owns a majority stake in MBJ Airports Limited, a company operating Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica. In October 2018, GAP entered into a concession agreement for the operation of the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica and took control of the operation in October 2019.

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In accordance with Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and article 42 of the “Ley del Mercado de Valores”, GAP has implemented a “whistleblower” program, which allows complainants to anonymously and confidentially report suspected activities that may involve criminal conduct or violations. The telephone number in Mexico, facilitated by a third party that is in charge of collecting these complaints, is 01-800-563-0047. The web site is www.lineadedenuncia.com/gap. GAP’s Audit Committee will be notified of all complaints for immediate investigation.