ALFA

ALFA is a Mexican company comprising four business groups: Alpek (petrochemicals), Nemak (high-tech aluminum auto components), Sigma (refrigerated food) and Alestra (telecommunications).

ALFA is the world's leading manufacturer of aluminum engine heads and blocks. It is one of the world's largest producers of PTA and PET, and has a leading market share in other petrochemicals in Mexico. In addition, ALFA is Mexico's leader in the processed meats and cheese market, and one of the most important value-added telecommunications services companies in Mexico.

In 2010, ALFA reported revenues of Ps. 136,395 million (U.S. $10.8 billion), and EBITDA of Ps. 15,925 million (U.S. $1,260 million).

Currently, ALFA has manufacturing operations in 16 countries and employs more than 56,300 people.

ALFA's shares are quoted on the Mexican Stock Exchange and on Latibex, the market for Latin American shares of the Madrid Stock Exchange.