UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of February, 2003
GRUPO TELEVISA, S.A.
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Av. Vasco de Quiroga No. 2000, Colonia Sante Fe 01210 Mexico, D.F.
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934.)
Yes No X
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(If "Yes" is marked indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g-3-2(b): 82 .)
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[LOGO - TELEVISA] [LOGO - CABLEVISION]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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JEAN PAUL BROC HARO APPOINTED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF
EMPRESAS CABLEVISION
Mexico City, February 07, 2003 - Grupo Televisa, S.A. (NYSE:TV; BMV:TLEVISA
CPO), the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world, and Empresas
Cablevision, S.A. de C.V. (BMV:CABLE), the largest cable operator in
Mexico, today announced that Jean Paul Broc Haro, General Manager of
Televisa's pay television division, has been named the Chief Executive
Officer of Cablevision, effective February 17. Xavier von Bertrab Mestre,
currently Cablevision's Chief Executive Officer, is leaving the Company at
that time to focus on his personal business interests.
During his tenure at Empresas Cablevision S.A. de C.V., Mr. von Bertrab led
the Company's successful IPO in Mexico and was instrumental in launching
Cablevision's digital service package.
Mr. Broc commented, "It is an honor to succeed Xavier, who has dutifully
served Grupo Televisa for 10 years, and whose leadership has guided
Cablevision's success for the past year. I look forward to working with the
rest of the Company's strong management team to continue to drive
Cablevision to new heights."
Emilio Azcarraga Jean, Grupo Televisa's Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, said, "Jean Paul has done a terrific job running Televisa's pay
television division and played a key role in the consolidation of
Televisa's pay television business. I have every confidence that
Cablevision will continue to thrive under his leadership."
Mr. Azcarraga added, "On a personal note, not only has Xavier been a
tremendous asset to Grupo Televisa for the past 10 years, he is also a
close friend to many and will be greatly missed. I know the entire Grupo
Televisa family joins me in wishing Xavier the best in his future
endeavors."
As General Manager of Televisa's pay television division, Mr. Broc was
responsible for the programming, production and marketing of Televisa's pay
TV channels. He also played an essential role in the recently announced
joint venture with Univision to operate and distribute pay TV channels in
the United States. Mr. Broc has more than 18 years of experience working in
various capacities in Televisa's television division. He holds an
Engineering degree in Electronics and Communications from the Instituto
Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and a graduate degree
from the IPADE institute in Mexico City.
ABOUT GRUPO TELEVISA S.A.
Grupo Televisa S.A., is the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking
world, and a major player in the international entertainment business. It
has interests in television production and broadcasting, programming for
pay television, international distribution of television programming,
direct-to-home satellite services, publishing and publishing distribution,
music recording, cable television, radio production and broadcasting,
professional sports and show business promotions, paging services, feature
film production and distribution, dubbing, and the operation of a
horizontal Internet portal. Grupo Televisa also has an unconsolidated
equity stake in Univision, the leading Spanish-language television company
in the United States.
ABOUT EMPRESAS CABLEVISION S.A.
Empresas Cablevision, S.A. de C.V. is the largest cable operator in Mexico
based on the number of subscribers and homes passed. The concession area
consists of Mexico City and surrounding areas in the State of Mexico, which
is one of the largest cable television markets in Latin America.
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Investor Contacts:
In Mexico: In U.S. & Europe:
ALBERTO ISLAS ADAM MILLER / ROBERT MALIN
Grupo Televisa, S.A. The Abernathy MacGregor Group
Av. Vasco de Quiroga No. 2000 501 Madison Avenue
Colonia Santa Fe New York, NY 10022
01210 Mexico, D.F. (212) 371-5999
(5255) 5261-2000
GUADALUPE PHILLIPS
Empresas Cablevision, S.A. de C.V.
Dr. Rio de la Loza 182
Colonia Doctores
06724 Mexico, D.F.
(5255) 5227-1500
SIGNATURE
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 TELEVISA, S.A.
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(Registrant)
Dated: February 11, 2003 By /s/ Jorge Lutteroth Echegoyen
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Name: Jorge Lutteroth Echegoyen
Title: Controller, Vice-President