Advanced Sale of Tickets

Rhea-AI Summary

On July 6, 2020, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL) announced an advanced sale of airline tickets from its subsidiary GLA to Smiles Fidelidade SA, amounting to R$1.2 billion. This transaction, backed by GOL as a guarantor, will yield compensation at 115% of the CDI rate (approximately 3.5% per annum). The deal includes negotiated commercial terms advantageous to Smiles, further strengthening GOL's positioning in the market.

Positive

• Advanced sale of airline tickets totaling R$1.2 billion enhances cash flow.
• GOL acts as a guarantor, reinforcing financial stability.
• Negotiated terms favor Smiles, likely benefiting future partnerships.

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• None.

SÃO PAULO, July 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. ("GOL" or "Company"), (B3: GOLL4 and NYSE: GOL), pursuant to Article 12 of CVM Instruction 358/2002, as amended, hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general of the execution, on this date, of an advanced sale of airline tickets from Gol Linhas Aéreas SA ("GLA") to Smiles Fidelidade SA ("Smiles"), with the consent of the Company, which will also act as guarantor of all obligations of GLA under said agreement. The total sale amount was R$1,200,000,000 (one billion two hundred million reais) and will be remunerated at 115% of the CDI rate (approximately 3.5% p.a.). The parties negotiated certain commercial conditions to the benefit of Smiles.

GOL Investor Relations
ri@voegol.com.br 
www.voegol.com.br/ir
+55 (11) 2128-4700

About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A.

GOL serves more than 37 million passengers annually. With Brazil's largest network, GOL offers customers more than 750 daily flights to over 100 destinations in Brazil and in South America, the Caribbean and the United States. GOLLOG's cargo transportation and logistics business serves more than 3,400 Brazilian municipalities and more than 200 international destinations in 95 countries. SMILES allows over 16 million registered clients to accumulate miles and redeem tickets to more than 700 destinations worldwide on the GOL partner network. Headquartered in São Paulo, GOL has a team of approximately 16,000 highly skilled aviation professionals and operates a fleet of 131 Boeing 737 aircraft, delivering Brazil's top on-time performance and an industry leading 19-year safety record. GOL has invested billions of Reais in facilities, products and services and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. GOL's shares are traded on the NYSE (GOL) and the B3 (GOLL4). For further information, visit www.voegol.com.br/ir.

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SOURCE GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A.

FAQ

What is the amount of GOL's advanced ticket sale to Smiles?

GOL's advanced sale of airline tickets to Smiles amounted to R$1.2 billion.

What is the interest rate for the ticket sale agreement between GOL and Smiles?

The ticket sale agreement will be remunerated at 115% of the CDI rate, which is approximately 3.5% per annum.

When was the advanced sale of tickets executed by GOL?

The advanced sale of tickets was executed on July 6, 2020.

What role does GOL play in the agreement with Smiles?

GOL acts as a guarantor for all obligations of its subsidiary GLA under the agreement with Smiles.