FIVE OUTSTANDING COMPANIES RALLY TO LEAD THE MEXICAN STOCK EXCHANGE (EL FINANCIERO pp-37)

Signs of an improving economy, low interest rates, excess market liquidity and positive outlooks following the approved structural reforms in Mexico have boosted the share price of several companies, taking the Mexican Stock Exchange’s IPC to its best level since early 2013 when it reached its record high. Since March 14^th, 2014, the key indicator of the IPC started a rising trend, increasing by nearly 20% by the end of August. Of the 35 issuers comprising the elite group of companies on the Mexican Stock Exchange, the five biggest winners in this five-and-a-half month rally were Santander with a total increase of 41%, followed by Alfa, Gruma, Grupo Financiero Inbursa and Mexichem with 40.6%, 39.3%, 38% and 36%, respectively.

HINTS AND TRENDS (EL ECONOMISTA 7) GRUMA.

The corn flour processor’s shares have produced 0.75% yields in the last 30 days. At the close of trading on Friday, the issuer had a stock capitalization value of MXN 64.03 billion.

MONTERREY COMPANIES EXPAND INTO THE USA (EL NORTE 0)

Although they were targeting Mexicans and Latinos who had emigrated to the United States and missed their home country brands, Monterrey companies such as Arca Continental, Grupo Maseca (Gruma) and Sigma Alimentos, as well as Bimbo, have succeeded in their “crossovers" and are now winning over other ethnic groups. This has led the revenue that the United States generates for several Monterrey companies to rise sharply and in some cases, such as Gruma’s, the United States now represents that largest percentage of their total, above even Mexico. This is also the case with Bimbo. Consequently, Raúl Cavazos Morales, Corporate CFO and Strategic Planning with Gruma, outlined that of total net sales, 50% come from the United States, 31% from Mexico and 19% from the rest of the world.

PEÑA NIETO TO ATTEND THE 9^TH ANNUAL DINNER OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERS IN MÉXICO (ENFOQUE (VESPERTINO)

Mara Rivera: I can tell you that outstanding among the new faces appearing on the guest list for the dinner will be Juan González Moreno, Chairman and CEO of Gruma. González Moreno has remarkably positioned Gruma as the highest-yielding issuer in the Mexican Stock Exchange, having increased its share value by an astonishing 150%. He has also brought advanced its debt repayment process and is improving the company’s financial structure.

“VIVA MÉXICO” AT THE MEXICAN STOCK EXCHANGE (EXCÉLSIOR 1-8)

Today is September 15^th, when the entire country takes a break to yell out its ambitions justice, glory and freedom. But we could already hear “Viva Mexico” and “the roar of the cannon” referenced in the country’s national anthem, in the Mexican financial market shortly before the day Mexicans celebrate the “Cry of Dolores”. Mariachis could be seen arriving at the Mexican Stock Exchange on September 4^th, when the IPC topped its record high recorded in 2013 (46,075). During the one year and ten months under the current government, the highest-yielding shares have beenGruma(264.31%); Alsea (71.96%); Alfa (63.0%), and IENOVA (62.7%).

COMPANIES MEXICO IS PROUD OF (PUBLIMETRO 12)

There are many reasons for us to feel proud of our country, and for Mexicans one of these is the number of Mexican companies at the forefront of global business and leading the international market, one of which is Gruma, the global leader in tortilla production. It has had remarkable international expansion, including operations in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania with 102 plants and a significant presence in 113 countries with its global Maseca and Mission brands.

CORPORATIONS (LA CRÓNICA DE HOY 26)

Gruma has announced it is donating 10 metric tons of corn flour (10 kg packets of Maseca), 1,200 food packages containing essentials and 2,000 liters of bottled water for those affected by Hurricane Odile in Southern Baja California. The company issued a press release to announce that it will send three mobile tortilla units to make 36,000 tortillas a day – each unit will produce 1,000 kilograms each...

HINTS AND TRENDS (EL ECONOMISTA 7) GRUMA.

The corn processor has climbed up the rankings of the top 100 Multilatinas companies produced by AméricaEconomía Intelligence, up from 30^th ranking in 2013 to the 13^th position this year...

GRUMA DONATES 10 TONS OF CORN FLOUR AND OTHER SUPPLIES TO BCS (LA JORNADA 27)

In order to help the victims of the hurricane in Baja California Sur,Grumahas donated 10 metric tons of corn flour, 1,200 food packages containing essentials, and 2,000 liters of bottled water, and sent three mobile tortilla units known as “Tortimoviles” to produce 36,000 tortillas a day. Each unit will produce 1,000 kilograms each for a total of 3,000 kilos of fresh hot tortillas per day for immediate consumption.Grumahas also outfitted three mobile tortilla units (two in La Paz and one in San José del Cabo) to make and hand out fresh hot tortillas to those affected, free of charge. These tortilla units will hand out free, fresh hot tortillas until the emergency has subsided. Food parcels and donations of bottled water have also been delivered to the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Social Development and the Natural Disaster Fund, which they will hand out in the areas where this is deemed appropriate.

BANCOMEXT LOOKS FOR SYNERGY WITH MEXICAN BUSINESS LEADERS. (EL SOL DE MÉXICO 1-4)

As part of its actions to boost Mexican exports, Bancomext has convened the Business Consultation Forum in the north of Mexico, to strengthen economic growth and engage with the needs of the export and foreign-currency-generating community. Accordingly, Enrique de la Madrid, the Director General of Bancomext, explained that the Forum will be attended by leading board members of companies from Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi and Tamaulipas... Enrique Zambrano, the Chair of the Consultation Forum, noted that the members of the Forum will hold meetings at least twice a year, where senior managers of Bancomext will be in attendance. Also in attendance will be Raúl Cavazos Morales, CFO of Gruma; Alfa CFO Ramón Leal Chapa; Deacero CFO Domingo Andrés Viesca Decanini; Sergio Arguelles González, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Grupo Finsa; Enrique Zambrano Benítez, CEO of Proeza; and Alfonso González Migoya, Chairman of the Board of Grupo Industrial Saltillo.

GRUMA DONATES CORN FLOUR TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE HURRICANE (EL SOL DE MÉXICO 2)

After hearing about the basic needs and requirements shared by Gruma customers affected by Hurricane Odile in Los Cabos, Gruma President and CEO Juan González Moreno promised to continue lending his support so they can get back to normal operating conditions as soon as possible. On a tour of the state, Juan González Moreno said Gruma will support companies by offering flour on credit and helping them rebuild their businesses. We are here to meet your immediate requirements and you can count on our support until some level of normality has been restored.” Juan González Moreno then traveled to the Pablo L. Martínez neighborhood to visit the shelter where one of the company’s three mobile tortilla units is operating and making fresh hot tortillas for the victims, and delivered 200 food packages containing essentials, 1,000 liters of water and toilet paper to the local population.