Embraer Earnings Results: 3rd Quarter 2020

Rhea-AI Summary

Embraer S.A. (NYSE: ERJ) reported its 3Q20 earnings with challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company delivered 7 commercial jets and 21 executive jets, maintaining a firm order backlog of US$ 15.1 billion. Adjusted EBIT was US$ (45.3) million, with an EBIT margin of -6.0%. Adjusted net loss reached US$ (148.3) million, translating to an adjusted loss per ADS of (0.81). Free cash flow was negative at US$ (566.5) million, yet liquidity remains solid with US$ 2.2 billion in cash. Financial guidance for 2020 remains suspended amid ongoing uncertainties.

Positive

• Embraer maintains a strong order backlog of US$ 15.1 billion.
• Liquidity remains solid with US$ 2.2 billion in cash.

Negative

• Adjusted net loss of US$ (148.3) million in 3Q20.
• Free cash flow of US$ (566.5) million, impacted by high inventories.
• Financial and delivery guidance for 2020 is suspended.

SÃO PAULO, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- EMBRAER S.A. (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3) releases its Third Quarter 2020 Earnings Results.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Embraer delivered 7 commercial jets and 21 executive jets (19 light / 2 large) in 3Q20, and the Company's firm order backlog at the end of the quarter was US$ 15.1 billion;
• Excluding special items, adjusted EBIT and EBITDA were US$ (45.3) million and US$ (0.6) million, respectively, negatively impacted by weak Commercial Aviation results, yielding adjusted EBIT margin of -6.0% and adjusted EBITDA margin of -0.1%;
• The 3Q20 results include total net positive special items of US$ 7.6 million: 1) restructuring expenses of US$ 54.0 million related to the voluntary and non-voluntary dismissal programs announced in September, 2) negative provisions for expected credit losses during the Covid-19 pandemic of US$ 13.0 million, 3) reversal of previous impairment in the Executive Jets business which positively impacted results by US$ 15.9 million, and 4) reversal of previous impairment in the Commercial Aviation business which positively impacted results by US$ 58.7 million;
• Adjusted net loss (excluding special items and deferred income tax and social contribution) in 3Q20 was US$ (148.3) million, with Adjusted loss per ADS of US$ (0.81);
• Embraer reported Free cash flow of US$ (566.5) million in 3Q20, still affected by working capital increases (particularly higher inventories) largely in Commercial Aviation;
• Embraer's liquidity remains solid as the Company finished the quarter with total cash of US$ 2.2 billion, higher than the US$ 2.0 billion in cash at the end of 2Q20 despite the negative free cash flow in 3Q20. The Company successfully issued US$ 750 million in bonds with maturity in 2028, using US$ 250 million of the proceeds to prepay portions of its 2022 and 2023 bonds, while adding US$ 500 million in liquidity. Embraer's liability management during 3Q20 resulted in the average debt maturity increasing from 3.8 to 4.5 years;
• Due to continued uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic, financial and deliveries guidance for the Company's 2020 results remains suspended at this point.

MAIN FINANCIAL INDICATORS

	in millions of U.S dollars, except % and earnings per share data
	2Q20	3Q19	3Q20	YTD20
Revenue	537.2	1,175.6	758.7	1,929.7
EBIT	(342.4)	(20.8)	(37.7)	(427.1)
EBIT margin %	-63.7%	-1.8%	-5.0%	-22.1%
Adjusted EBIT	(140.5)	(20.8)	(45.3)	(177.2)
Adjusted EBIT margin %	-26.2%	-1.8%	-6.0%	-9.2%
EBITDA	(221.1)	18.2	(0.6)	(212.4)
EBITDA margin %	-41.2%	1.5%	-0.1%	-11.0%
Adjusted EBITDA	(120.4)	18.2	(8.2)	(63.7)
Adjusted EBITDA margin %	-22.4%	1.5%	-1.1%	-3.3%
Adjusted net income (Loss) 2	(198.8)	(48.4)	(148.3)	(451.1)
Adjusted earnings (losses) per share - ADS basic	(1.0801)	(0.2631)	(0.8058)	(2.4510)
Net income (loss) attributable to Embraer Shareholders	(315.3)	(77.2)	(121.2)	(728.6)
Earnings (losses) per share - ADS basic (US$)	(1.7131)	(0.4197)	(0.6585)	(3.9587)
Adjusted free cash flow	(472.2)	(257.4)	(566.5)	(1,715.2)
Net debt	(1,800.7)	(1,347.2)	(2,365.1)	(2,365.1)

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INVESTOR RELATIONS

Eduardo Couto, Chris Thornsberry, Caio Pinez, Nádia Santos, and Viviane Pinheiro.
(+55 11) 3040-6874
investor.relations@embraer.com.br
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CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

Embraer will host a conference call to present its 3Q20 Results on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 11:00 AM (SP) / 9:00 AM (NY). The conference call will also be broadcast live over the web at ri.embraer.com.br

Conference ID: EMBRAER

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FAQ

What were Embraer's earnings results for 3Q20?

Embraer reported an adjusted net loss of US$ (148.3) million, with adjusted EBIT of US$ (45.3) million.

How much cash does Embraer have as of 3Q20?

Embraer finished 3Q20 with US$ 2.2 billion in cash.

What is the outlook for Embraer in 2020?

Due to ongoing uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, Embraer has suspended its financial and delivery guidance for 2020.

How many jets did Embraer deliver in 3Q20?

In 3Q20, Embraer delivered 7 commercial jets and 21 executive jets.

What is Embraer's current order backlog?

Embraer's firm order backlog at the end of 3Q20 was US$ 15.1 billion.