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AerCap Holdings N.V. Reports Strong Financial Results and Announces New Share Repurchase Authorization and Dividend Increase

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AerCap Holdings (NYSE: AER) reported strong Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, with Q4 net income of $671 million ($3.56 per share) and full-year net income of $2.1 billion ($10.79 per share). Key highlights include:

- Q4 operating cash flow of $1.3 billion and full-year of $5.4 billion
- Asset sales of $869 million in Q4 with record gain of $260 million
- Return on equity of 16% in Q4
- Book value per share increased 13% to $94.57

The company announced a new $1 billion share repurchase program and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.27 per share. Basic lease rents reached $1,619 million in Q4 2024, up from $1,576 million in Q4 2023. The company's portfolio consisted of 3,525 aircraft, engines, and helicopters, with an average owned aircraft fleet age of 7.4 years.

AerCap Holdings (NYSE: AER) ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi per il quarto trimestre e per l'intero anno 2024, con un reddito netto nel Q4 di 671 milioni di dollari (3,56 dollari per azione) e un reddito netto complessivo di 2,1 miliardi di dollari (10,79 dollari per azione). Punti salienti includono:

- Flusso di cassa operativo nel Q4 di 1,3 miliardi di dollari e per l'intero anno di 5,4 miliardi di dollari
- Vendite di attivi per 869 milioni di dollari nel Q4 con un guadagno record di 260 milioni di dollari
- Rendimento del capitale proprio del 16% nel Q4
- Valore contabile per azione aumentato del 13% a 94,57 dollari

La società ha annunciato un nuovo programma di riacquisto di azioni da 1 miliardo di dollari e ha aumentato il suo dividendo trimestrale a 0,27 dollari per azione. I canoni di locazione base hanno raggiunto 1.619 milioni di dollari nel Q4 2024, in aumento rispetto ai 1.576 milioni di dollari nel Q4 2023. Il portafoglio della società consisteva in 3.525 aerei, motori e elicotteri, con un'età media della flotta di aerei di 7,4 anni.

AerCap Holdings (NYSE: AER) reportó resultados financieros sólidos para el cuarto trimestre y el año completo 2024, con un ingreso neto de $671 millones en el Q4 ($3.56 por acción) y un ingreso neto total de $2.1 mil millones ($10.79 por acción). Puntos destacados incluyen:

- Flujo de caja operativo de $1.3 mil millones en el Q4 y de $5.4 mil millones en el año completo
- Ventas de activos de $869 millones en el Q4 con una ganancia récord de $260 millones
- Retorno sobre el patrimonio del 16% en el Q4
- Valor contable por acción incrementado en un 13% a $94.57

La compañía anunció un nuevo programa de recompra de acciones de $1 mil millones y aumentó su dividendo trimestral a $0.27 por acción. Los alquileres básicos alcanzaron $1,619 millones en el Q4 2024, un aumento desde $1,576 millones en el Q4 2023. La cartera de la compañía consistía en 3,525 aeronaves, motores y helicópteros, con una edad promedio de flota de aeronaves de 7.4 años.

AerCap Holdings (NYSE: AER)는 2024년 4분기 및 연간 재무 결과를 발표했으며, 4분기 순이익은 6억 7,100만 달러(주당 3.56달러), 연간 순이익은 21억 달러(주당 10.79달러)로 강력한 실적을 기록했습니다. 주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:

- 4분기 운영 현금 흐름 13억 달러, 연간 54억 달러
- 4분기 자산 매각 8억 6,900만 달러, 기록적인 이익 2억 6천만 달러
- 4분기 자기자본 수익률 16%
- 주당 장부가치 13% 증가하여 94.57달러

회사는 10억 달러 규모의 새로운 자사주 매입 프로그램을 발표하고 분기 배당금을 주당 0.27달러로 인상했습니다. 기본 임대료는 2024년 4분기 16억 1,900만 달러에 도달했으며, 2023년 4분기 15억 7,600만 달러에서 증가했습니다. 회사의 포트폴리오는 평균 7.4년의 항공기 보유 연령을 가진 3,525대의 항공기, 엔진 및 헬리콥터로 구성되어 있습니다.

AerCap Holdings (NYSE: AER) a annoncé des résultats financiers solides pour le quatrième trimestre et l'année entière 2024, avec un bénéfice net de 671 millions de dollars au Q4 (3,56 dollars par action) et un bénéfice net total de 2,1 milliards de dollars (10,79 dollars par action). Points clés incluent :

- Flux de trésorerie opérationnel de 1,3 milliard de dollars au Q4 et de 5,4 milliards de dollars pour l'année entière
- Ventes d'actifs de 869 millions de dollars au Q4 avec un gain record de 260 millions de dollars
- Retour sur capitaux propres de 16% au Q4
- Valeur comptable par action augmentée de 13% à 94,57 dollars

L'entreprise a annoncé un nouveau programme de rachat d'actions de 1 milliard de dollars et a augmenté son dividende trimestriel à 0,27 dollar par action. Les loyers de base ont atteint 1.619 millions de dollars au Q4 2024, en hausse par rapport à 1.576 millions de dollars au Q4 2023. Le portefeuille de l'entreprise se composait de 3.525 avions, moteurs et hélicoptères, avec un âge moyen de flotte de 7,4 ans.

AerCap Holdings (NYSE: AER) hat starke Finanzzahlen für das vierte Quartal und das Gesamtjahr 2024 gemeldet, mit einem Nettogewinn von 671 Millionen Dollar im Q4 (3,56 Dollar pro Aktie) und einem Nettogewinn von 2,1 Milliarden Dollar für das gesamte Jahr (10,79 Dollar pro Aktie). Wichtige Highlights sind:

- Operativer Cashflow im Q4 von 1,3 Milliarden Dollar und für das gesamte Jahr von 5,4 Milliarden Dollar
- Vermögensverkäufe von 869 Millionen Dollar im Q4 mit einem Rekordgewinn von 260 Millionen Dollar
- Eigenkapitalrendite von 16% im Q4
- Buchwert pro Aktie um 13% auf 94,57 Dollar gestiegen

Das Unternehmen kündigte ein neues Aktienrückkaufprogramm über 1 Milliarde Dollar an und erhöhte die vierteljährliche Dividende auf 0,27 Dollar pro Aktie. Die Grundmieten erreichten im Q4 2024 1.619 Millionen Dollar, ein Anstieg von 1.576 Millionen Dollar im Q4 2023. Das Portfolio des Unternehmens bestand aus 3.525 Flugzeugen, Triebwerken und Hubschraubern mit einem durchschnittlichen Alter der Flotte von 7,4 Jahren.

Positive
  • Record Q4 net income of $671M ($3.56/share)
  • Strong operating cash flow of $5.4B for full year
  • Record gain on asset sales of $260M in Q4
  • Book value per share up 13% YoY
  • New $1B share repurchase program announced
  • Dividend increased to $0.27 per share
  • 16% return on equity in Q4
Negative
  • Maintenance rents declined to $106M from $142M YoY
  • Interest expense increased to $500M from $477M YoY
  • Average cost of debt rose to 4.1% from 3.7% YoY

Insights

AerCap's Q4 and full-year 2024 results demonstrate exceptional financial performance in the aviation leasing sector, with the company leveraging strong market demand to deliver record results across multiple metrics. Q4 net income reached $671 million ($3.56 per share), contributing to full-year earnings of $2.1 billion ($10.79 per share). On an adjusted basis, which provides a clearer picture of operational performance by excluding Ukraine-related recoveries and accounting adjustments, earnings were even stronger at $2.3 billion ($12.01 per share) for the full year.

The company's asset sale performance is particularly noteworthy, achieving a 43% unlevered gain margin (or 2.6x book value on an equity basis) on $869 million of assets sold in Q4. This exceptional premium over book value indicates robust demand for aviation assets and validates AerCap's portfolio management strategy in the current market environment.

The board's approval of both a new $1 billion share repurchase program and an 8% dividend increase to $0.27 per share signals strong management confidence in future cash generation capabilities. These shareholder returns follow $1.6 billion already returned to shareholders in 2024 through share repurchases and dividends.

AerCap's operational fundamentals remain solid with 16% return on equity, $5.4 billion in operating cash flow for the year, and a disciplined balance sheet with a 2.35:1 adjusted debt/equity ratio. The 13% year-over-year increase in book value per share to $94.57 reflects both earnings retention and effective capital allocation.

Strategic investments in future growth continue with over $2 billion in new CFM LEAP engine orders in Q4 alone, positioning AerCap to capitalize on airlines' transition to more fuel-efficient aircraft while diversifying its revenue streams across aircraft, engines, and helicopters.

AerCap's exceptional Q4 and full-year 2024 results reveal a company capitalizing on unprecedented strength in the aviation leasing market. The 43% unlevered gain margin on asset sales (2.6x book value on an equity basis) represents a historical high-water mark for the industry, where 1.2-1.5x would typically be considered strong performance. This premium reflects both the ongoing supply-demand imbalance in commercial aviation—with OEM production constraints limiting new aircraft deliveries—and airlines' strategic shift toward leasing to maintain fleet flexibility post-pandemic.

The company's portfolio composition shows sophisticated positioning for industry transitions. With new technology aircraft averaging just 4.8 years of age versus 14.9 years for current technology aircraft, AerCap has strategically weighted its fleet toward fuel-efficient models that command premium lease rates and will retain value longer as environmental regulations tighten. The 7.4-year average remaining lease term provides exceptional revenue visibility compared to industry norms of 5-6 years.

AerCap's $5 billion investment in new engine orders, particularly CFM LEAP engines, represents vertical integration that strengthens their competitive position. Engine leasing typically generates higher margins than airframe leasing and creates valuable cross-selling opportunities with existing customers while providing maintenance revenue streams throughout the asset lifecycle.

The company's financial strength—evidenced by $5.4 billion in operating cash flow and a disciplined 2.35:1 adjusted debt/equity ratio—positions them as a potential consolidator in a fragmented leasing market where smaller competitors face higher financing costs in the current interest rate environment.

While management's confidence is evident in the increased shareholder returns, investors should monitor key risk factors: potential normalization of aircraft values if OEM production accelerates, exposure to interest rate fluctuations affecting financing costs, and the ongoing geopolitical risks that could impact global aviation demand beyond the Ukraine situation where AerCap has effectively managed exposures.

  • Net income of $671 million, or $3.56 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2024 and $2.1 billion, or $10.79 per share, for the full year 2024.
  • Adjusted net income of $624 million, or $3.31 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2024 and $2.3 billion, or $12.01 per share, for the full year 2024.
  • New $1 billion share repurchase program announced.
  • Quarterly dividend increased to $0.27 per share.

DUBLIN, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER), the industry leader across all areas of aviation leasing, today reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

"We are pleased to announce another strong quarter for AerCap, completing a year of record operating cash flow and earnings per share. These results reflect a continued positive operating environment across our businesses and high demand for leased aircraft, engines and helicopters. We also see this reflected in our asset sales, where we sold $869 million of assets in the fourth quarter at a record gain on sale of $260 million. Given AerCap's strong outlook for 2025 and beyond, we are announcing a new $1 billion share repurchase program as well as an increase in our quarterly dividend to $0.27 per share," said Aengus Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of AerCap.

Highlights:

  • Return on equity of 16% and adjusted return on equity of 15% for the fourth quarter of 2024.
  • Cash flow from operating activities of $1.3 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024 and $5.4 billion for the full year 2024.
  • Unlevered gain on sale margin of 43% for assets sold in the fourth quarter of 2024, or 2.6x book value on an equity basis.
  • Ordered over $2 billion of CFM LEAP engines in the fourth quarter of 2024, bringing total new engine orders by AerCap and SES to over $5 billion, at list prices, for the full year.
  • Insurance and other recoveries of $195 million related to the Ukraine Conflict in 2024.
  • Returned $1.6 billion to shareholders during 2024 through the repurchase of 16.8 million shares at an average price of $87.80 per share and the payment of dividends.
  • New $1 billion share repurchase program announced today.
  • Increasing quarterly dividend to $0.27 per share.
  • Book value per share of $94.57 as of December 31, 2024, an increase of approximately 13% from December 31, 2023.
  • Adjusted debt/equity ratio of 2.35 to 1 as of December 31, 2024.

Revenue and Net Spread



Three months ended December 31,


Year ended December 31,



2024


2023


% increase/ 
(decrease)


2024


2023


% increase/ 
(decrease)



(U.S. Dollars in millions)


(U.S. Dollars in millions)

Lease revenue:













   Basic lease rents


$1,619


$1,576


3 %


$6,377


$6,249


2 %

   Maintenance rents and other receipts


106


142


(25 %)


627


611


3 %

Total lease revenue


1,725


1,718



7,004


6,860


2 %

Net gain on sale of assets


260


94


176 %


651


490


33 %

Other income


88


86


2 %


342


230


48 %

Total Revenues and other income


$2,072


$1,899


9 %


$7,997


$7,580


5 %

Basic lease rents were $1,619 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with $1,576 million for the same period in 2023. Basic lease rents for the fourth quarter of 2024 were negatively impacted by $30 million of lease premium amortization.

Maintenance rents and other receipts were $106 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with $142 million for the same period in 2023. Maintenance rents for the fourth quarter of 2024 were negatively impacted by $22 million as a result of maintenance rights assets that were amortized to revenue.

Net gain on sale of assets for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $260 million, relating to 40 assets sold for $869 million, compared with $94 million for the same period in 2023, relating to 35 assets sold for $625 million. The increase was primarily due to the volume and composition of asset sales in the current strong sales market.



Three months ended December 31,


Year ended December 31,



2024


2023


% increase/ 
(decrease)


2024


2023


% increase/ 
(decrease)



(U.S. Dollars in millions)


(U.S. Dollars in millions)














Basic lease rents


$1,619


$1,576


3 %


$6,377


$6,249


2 %

Adjusted for:













Amortization of lease premium/deficiency


30


40


(27 %)


127


166


(23 %)

Basic lease rents excluding amortization of lease premium/deficiency


$1,648


$1,617


2 %


$6,504


$6,415


1 %














Interest expense


505


496


2 %


1,991


1,806


10 %

Adjusted for:













   Mark-to-market of interest rate derivatives


(4)


(19)


(77 %)


(34)


(37)


(7 %)

Interest expense excluding mark-to-market of interest rate derivatives


500


477


5 %


1,956


1,770


11 %

Adjusted net interest margin (*)


$1,148


$1,140


1 %


$4,548


$4,645


(2 %)

Depreciation and amortization


(657)


(631)


4 %


(2,580)


(2,481)


4 %

Adjusted net interest margin, less depreciation and amortization


$491


$509


(3 %)


$1,968


$2,164


(9 %)














Average lease assets (*)


$61,552


$60,283


2 %


$60,845


$59,775


2 %














Annualized net spread (*)


7.5 %


7.6 %




7.5 %


7.8 %



Annualized net spread less depreciation and amortization (*)


3.2 %


3.4 %




3.2 %


3.6 %
















(*) Refer to "Notes Regarding Financial Information Presented in This Press Release" for details relating to these non-GAAP measures and metrics

Interest expense excluding mark-to-market of interest rate derivatives was $500 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with $477 million for the same period in 2023. AerCap's average cost of debt was 4.1% for the fourth quarter of 2024 and 3.7% for the same period in 2023, in each case excluding debt issuance costs, upfront fees and other impacts.

Recoveries Related to Ukraine Conflict

During the fourth quarter of 2024, we recognized recoveries related to the Ukraine Conflict of $168 million, consisting of cash insurance settlement proceeds received pursuant to settlements with insurers under our C&P policy.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses



Three months ended December 31,


Year ended December 31,



2024


2023


% increase/ 
(decrease)


2024


2023


% increase/ 
(decrease)



(U.S. Dollars in millions)


(U.S. Dollars in millions)














Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding share-

   based compensation expenses)


$94


$95


(2 %)


$378


$367


3 %

Share-based compensation expenses


29


27


9 %


111


97


15 %

Selling, general and administrative expenses


$123


$122


1 %


$489


$464


5 %

Other Expenses

Leasing expenses were $214 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with $135 million for the same period in 2023. Leasing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 were negatively impacted by $60 million of maintenance rights amortization. Asset impairment charges were $17 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with $50 million recorded for the same period in 2023. Asset impairment charges recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024 related to sales transactions and leasing transactions and were partially offset by related maintenance revenue.

Effective Tax Rate

AerCap's effective tax rate for the full year 2024 was 14.3%, compared with an effective tax rate of 8.9% for the full year 2023. The effective tax rate is impacted by the source and amount of earnings among our different tax jurisdictions as well as the amount of permanent tax differences relative to pre-tax income or loss, and certain other discrete items.

Book Value Per Share



December 31,
2024


December 31,
2023



(U.S. Dollars in millions,
except share and per share data)






Total AerCap Holdings N.V. shareholders' equity


$17,185


$16,589






Ordinary shares outstanding


186,783,225


202,493,168

Unvested restricted stock


(5,072,382)


(4,561,249)

Ordinary shares outstanding (excl. unvested restricted stock)


181,710,843


197,931,919






Book value per ordinary share outstanding (excl. unvested restricted stock)


$94.57


$83.81






Dividends declared per ordinary share during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024


$0.75


 

Financial Position



December 31,
2024


December 31,
2023


% increase/

(decrease) over

December 31, 2023



(U.S. Dollars in millions)








Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash


$1,402


$1,825


(23 %)

Total assets


71,442


71,275


Debt


45,295


46,484


(3 %)

Total liabilities


54,257


54,686


(1 %)

Total AerCap Holdings N.V. shareholders' equity


17,185


16,589


4 %








Flight Equipment

As of December 31, 2024, AerCap's portfolio consisted of 3,525 aircraft, engines and helicopters that were owned, managed or on order. The average age of the company's owned aircraft fleet as of December 31, 2024 was 7.4 years (4.8 years for new technology aircraft, 14.9 years for current technology aircraft) and the average remaining contracted lease term was 7.4 years.

Dividend

In February 2025, AerCap's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, with a payment date of April 3, 2025, to shareholders of record of AerCap ordinary shares as of the close of business on March 12, 2025, an increase from the 2024 quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share.

Notes Regarding Financial Information Presented in This Press Release

The financial information presented in this press release is not audited.

Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this document may not add up precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.

The following are definitions of non-GAAP measures and metrics used in this press release. We believe these measures and metrics may further assist investors in their understanding of our performance. These measures and metrics should not be viewed in isolation and should only be used in conjunction with and as a supplement to our U.S. GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP measures and metrics are not uniformly defined by all companies, including those in our industry, and so this additional information may not be comparable with similarly-titled measures and metrics and disclosures by other companies.

Adjusted net income / earnings per share, adjusted return on equity and adjusted earnings per share guidance

Adjusted net income is calculated as net income excluding the after-tax impact of the net recoveries related to the Ukraine Conflict and amortization of maintenance rights and lease premium assets recognized under purchase accounting. Adjusted earnings per share is calculated by dividing adjusted net income by the weighted average of our ordinary shares outstanding. Adjusted return on equity is calculated by dividing adjusted net income by average shareholders' equity. Given the relative significance of these items during 2024, we have chosen to present this measure in order to assist investors in their understanding of the changes and trends related to our earnings.



Three months ended December 31, 2024


Year ended December 31, 2024



Net income


Earnings

per share


Net income


Earnings

per share



(U.S. Dollars in millions, except per share data)










Net income  / earnings per share


$671


$3.56


$2,099


$10.79










Adjusted for:









Net recoveries related to Ukraine Conflict


(168)


(0.89)


(195)


(1.00)

Amortization of maintenance rights and lease premium assets

   recognized under purchase accounting (*)


112


0.60


475


2.44

Income tax effect of the above adjustments


8


0.04


(42)


(0.22)










Adjusted net income / earnings per share


$624


$3.31


$2,337


$12.01










Average AerCap Holdings N.V. shareholders' equity




$16,968




$16,900










Return on equity




16 %




12 %










Adjusted return on equity




15 %




14 %










(*) Includes $30 million adjustment to basic lease rents, $22 million adjustment to maintenance revenues and $60 million adjustment to leasing expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and $127 million adjustment to basic lease rents, $201 million adjustment to maintenance revenues and $147 million adjustment to leasing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024

Adjusted debt/equity ratio

This measure is the ratio obtained by dividing adjusted debt by adjusted equity.

  • Adjusted debt means consolidated total debt less cash and cash equivalents, and less a 50% equity credit with respect to certain long-term subordinated debt.
  • Adjusted equity means total equity, plus the 50% equity credit relating to the long-term subordinated debt.

Adjusted debt and adjusted equity are adjusted by the 50% equity credit to reflect the equity nature of those financing arrangements and to provide information that is consistent with definitions under certain of our debt covenants. We believe this measure may further assist investors in their understanding of our capital structure and leverage.



December 31,
2024


December 31,
2023



(U.S. Dollars in millions,
 except debt/equity ratio)






Debt


$45,295


$46,484






Adjusted for:





   Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents


(1,209)


(1,627)

   50% equity credit for long-term subordinated debt


(1,125)


(1,125)

Adjusted debt


$42,960


$43,732











Equity


$17,185


$16,589






Adjusted for:





   50% equity credit for long-term subordinated debt


1,125


1,125

Adjusted equity


$18,310


$17,714






Adjusted debt/equity ratio


2.35 to 1


2.47 to 1

Adjusted net interest margin, annualized net spread, annualized net spread less depreciation and amortization and average cost of debt

Adjusted net interest margin is calculated as the difference between basic lease rents, excluding the impact of the amortization of lease premium/deficiency recognized under purchase accounting, and interest expense, excluding the impact of the mark-to-market of interest rate derivatives. Annualized net spread is adjusted net interest margin expressed as a percentage of average lease assets. Annualized net spread less depreciation and amortization is adjusted net interest margin less depreciation and amortization, expressed as a percentage of average lease assets.

Average cost of debt is calculated as interest expense, excluding mark-to-market on interest rate derivatives, debt issuance costs, upfront fees and other impacts, divided by average debt balance.



Three months ended December 31,



2024


2023



(U.S. Dollars in millions)

Interest expense


$505


$496






Adjusted for:





Mark-to-market on interest rate derivatives


(4)


(19)

Debt issuance costs, upfront fees and other impacts


(27)


(37)

Interest expense, excluding mark-to-market on interest rate derivatives, debt issuance costs,

   upfront fees and other impacts


$474


$440






Average debt balance


$46,491


$47,043






Average cost of debt


4.1 %


3.7 %

Lease assets

Lease assets include flight equipment held for operating leases, flight equipment held for sale, net investment in finance leases and maintenance rights assets.

Aviation assets

Aviation assets include aircraft, engines and helicopters.

Conference Call

In connection with its report of fourth quarter 2024 results, management will host a conference call with members of the investment community today, Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 8:30 am Eastern Time. The call can be accessed live via webcast by AerCap's website at www.aercap.com under "Investors", or by dialing (U.S./Canada) +1 646-828-8193 or (International) +353 1 246 5638 and referencing code 1025989 at least 5 minutes before start time.

The webcast replay will be archived in the "Investors" section of the company's website for one year.

For further information, contact Joseph McGinley: +353 1 418 0428 (jmcginley@aercap.com).

About AerCap

AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the industry. AerCap serves approximately 300 customers around the world with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and is based in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Miami, Singapore, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Dubai and other locations around the world.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements, estimates and forecasts with respect to future performance and events. These statements, estimates and forecasts are "forward-looking statements". In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "might," "should," "expect," "plan," "intend," "will," "aim," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "predict," "potential" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are based on various underlying assumptions and expectations and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the availability of capital to us and to our customers and changes in interest rates; the ability of our lessees and potential lessees to make lease payments to us; our ability to successfully negotiate flight equipment (which includes aircraft, engines and helicopters) purchases, sales and leases, to collect outstanding amounts due and to repossess flight equipment under defaulted leases, and to control costs and expenses; changes in the overall demand for commercial aviation leasing and aviation asset management services; the continued impacts of the Ukraine Conflict, including the resulting sanctions by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and other countries, on our business and results of operations, financial condition and cash flows; the effects of terrorist attacks on the aviation industry and on our operations; the economic condition of the global airline and cargo industry and economic and political conditions; the impact of hostilities in the Middle East, or any escalation thereof, on the aviation industry or our business; development of increased government regulation, including travel restrictions, sanctions, regulation of trade and the imposition of import and export controls, tariffs and other trade barriers; a downgrade in any of our credit ratings; competitive pressures within the industry; regulatory changes affecting commercial flight equipment operators, flight equipment maintenance, engine standards, accounting standards and taxes; and disruptions and security breaches affecting our information systems or the information systems of our third-party providers.

As a result, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate or correct. These and other important factors and risks are discussed in AerCap's annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future performance or events described in the forward-looking statements in this press release might not occur. Accordingly, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we do not undertake any obligation to, and will not, update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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AerCap Holdings N.V.







Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets







(U.S. Dollars in thousands)
















December 31,
2024


December 31,
2023










Assets







Cash and cash equivalents


$1,209,226


$1,627,181



Restricted cash


192,356


198,285



Trade receivables


68,073


73,667



Flight equipment held for operating leases, net


58,575,672


57,091,166



Investment in finance leases, net


1,208,585


1,254,451



Flight equipment held for sale


466,173


296,696



Prepayments on flight equipment


3,460,296


3,576,187



Maintenance rights and lease premium, net


2,129,993


2,729,962



Other intangibles, net


139,666


163,167



Deferred tax assets


261,004


275,756



Associated companies


1,128,894


971,517



Other assets


2,602,038


3,016,524



Total Assets


$71,441,976


$71,274,559

















Liabilities and Equity







Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities


$1,774,827


$1,793,058



Accrued maintenance liability


3,327,347


2,863,730



Lessee deposit liability


1,092,585


1,018,702



Debt


45,294,511


46,483,903



Deferred tax liabilities


2,767,874


2,526,120



Total Liabilities


54,257,144


54,685,513










Ordinary share capital, €0.01 par value, 450,000,000 ordinary shares authorized as of December 31, 2024 and 2023; 204,543,739 and 215,543,739 ordinary shares issued and 186,783,225 and 202,493,168 ordinary shares outstanding (including 5,072,382 and 4,561,249 shares of unvested restricted stock) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively


2,558


2,676



Additional paid-in capital


5,809,276


6,594,556



Treasury shares, at cost (17,760,514 and 13,050,571 ordinary shares as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively)


(1,425,652)


(819,305)



Accumulated other comprehensive income


42,683


8,304



Accumulated retained earnings


12,755,758


10,802,599



Total AerCap Holdings N.V. shareholders' equity


17,184,623


16,588,830



Non-controlling interest


209


216



Total Equity


17,184,832


16,589,046










Total Liabilities and Equity


$71,441,976


$71,274,559









 













AerCap Holdings N.V.











Unaudited Consolidated Income Statements











(U.S. Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
























Three months ended December 31,


Year ended December 31,





2024


2023


2024


2023














Revenues and other income











Lease revenue:











Basic lease rents


$1,618,684


$1,576,314


$6,377,181


$6,248,994



Maintenance rents and other receipts


105,944


141,941


626,816


611,326



Total lease revenue


1,724,628


1,718,255


7,003,997


6,860,320



Net gain on sale of assets


259,968


94,263


651,142


489,620



Other income


87,686


86,130


341,505


230,478



Total Revenues and other income


2,072,282


1,898,648


7,996,644


7,580,418














Expenses











Depreciation and amortization


657,146


631,445


2,580,037


2,480,578



Net recoveries related to Ukraine Conflict


(168,067)


(614,093)


(194,750)


(1,287,972)



Asset impairment


16,964


50,315


49,766


86,855



Interest expense


504,670


495,867


1,990,732


1,806,442



Loss on debt extinguishment


5,968



13,450


4,097



Leasing expenses


214,120


135,205


810,358


756,438



Selling, general and administrative expenses


122,984


121,879


488,916


464,128



Total Expenses


1,353,785


820,618


5,738,509


4,310,566














Gain on investments at fair value


1,670


8,925


5,238


2,334

























Income before income taxes and income of investments accounted for under the equity method


720,167


1,086,955


2,263,373


3,272,186














Income tax expense


(92,507)


(39,038)


(323,704)


(291,056)



Equity in net earnings of investments accounted for under the equity method


43,559


58,778


158,956


166,715














Net income


$671,219


$1,106,695


$2,098,625


$3,147,845














Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest


(1)


(857)


7


(11,754)














Net income attributable to AerCap Holdings N.V.


$671,218


$1,105,838


$2,098,632


$3,136,091














Basic earnings per share


$3.66


$5.47


$11.06


$13.99



Diluted earnings per share


$3.56


$5.37


$10.79


$13.78














Weighted average shares outstanding—basic


183,617,156


202,347,586


189,830,813


224,216,801



Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted


188,361,755


205,969,098


194,489,171


227,656,343













 









AerCap Holdings N.V.







Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows







(U.S. Dollars in thousands)
















Year ended December 31,





2024


2023










Net income


$2,098,625


$3,147,845



Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:







Depreciation and amortization


2,580,037


2,480,578



Net recoveries related to Ukraine Conflict


(194,750)


(1,269,471)



Asset impairment


49,766


86,855



Amortization of debt issuance costs, debt discount, debt premium and lease premium


223,649


253,003



Maintenance rights write-off


342,933


328,239



Maintenance liability release to income


(163,405)


(203,440)



Net gain on sale of assets


(651,142)


(489,620)



Deferred tax expense


250,504


280,069



Share-based compensation


111,140


97,058



Collections of finance leases


367,173


407,204



Gain on investments at fair value


(5,238)


(2,334)



Loss on debt extinguishment


13,450


4,097



Other


165,357


(7,392)



 Changes in operating assets and liabilities:







   Trade receivables


5,852


56,442



   Other assets


241,143


(128,459)



   Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities


1,549


220,761



Net cash provided by operating activities


5,436,643


5,261,435










Purchase of flight equipment


(5,062,507)


(4,662,680)



Proceeds from sale or disposal of assets


2,674,974


2,121,507



Prepayments on flight equipment


(1,553,851)


(1,569,706)



Cash proceeds from insurance claim settlements


172,000


1,254,400



Net proceeds from (issuances of) loans receivable


72,458


(300,329)



Other


(27,281)


(26,160)



Net cash used in investing activities


(3,724,207)


(3,182,968)










Issuance of debt


7,641,379


6,550,992



Repayment of debt


(8,799,950)


(6,568,370)



Debt issuance and extinguishment costs paid, net of debt premium received


(106,512)


(85,408)



Maintenance payments received


920,932


817,229



Maintenance payments returned


(248,017)


(201,474)



Security deposits received


344,816


480,950



Security deposits returned


(224,846)


(256,015)



Redemption of non-controlling interest and dividends paid to non-controlling interest holders



(112,034)



Repurchase of shares and tax withholdings on share-based compensation


(1,520,320)


(2,637,589)



Dividends paid on ordinary shares


(139,991)




Net cash used in financing activities


(2,132,509)


(2,011,719)










Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash


(420,073)


66,748



Effect of exchange rate changes


(3,811)


1,948



Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period


1,825,466


1,756,770



Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period


$1,401,582


$1,825,466









 

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FAQ

What is AerCap's new share repurchase program value and dividend increase for 2025?

AerCap announced a new $1 billion share repurchase program and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.27 per share from $0.25.

How much did AerCap (AER) earn in Q4 2024?

AerCap earned $671 million in net income ($3.56 per share) and adjusted net income of $624 million ($3.31 per share) in Q4 2024.

What was AerCap's asset sale performance in Q4 2024?

AerCap sold $869 million of assets in Q4 2024, achieving a record gain on sale of $260 million with an unlevered gain margin of 43%.

What was AerCap's return to shareholders in 2024?

AerCap returned $1.6 billion to shareholders through repurchasing 16.8 million shares at $87.80 average price and dividend payments.

What is the size and age of AerCap's fleet as of December 2024?

AerCap's portfolio included 3,525 aircraft, engines and helicopters, with an average owned aircraft fleet age of 7.4 years.

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