GOL Announces 3Q22 Investor Update

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GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (NYSE: GOL) released a preliminary investor update for 3Q22, projecting a Loss Per Share of R$1.8 (US$0.7) and an EBITDA margin of approximately 15%. Passenger revenue (PRASK) is expected to increase by 45% year-on-year, driven by strong domestic leisure travel recovery. Total liquidity is projected at R$3.6 billion, amidst a significant rise in fuel costs, which is anticipated to increase by 87% year-over-year. Despite challenges, GOL's non-fuel costs are projected to decrease by 25% due to improved operational efficiency and increased aircraft utilization.

Positive

• Passenger unit revenue (PRASK) expected to rise ~45% year-over-year.
• Non-fuel unit costs (CASK Ex-Fuel) projected to decrease ~25% compared to 3Q21.
• Total liquidity expected to reach R$3.6 billion.

Negative

• Projected Loss Per Share (EPS) of R$1.8 and EPADS of US$0.7.
• Fuel unit costs expected to rise ~87% year-over-year, driven by high fuel prices.

SÃO PAULO, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4) ("GOL" or "Company"), Brazil's largest airline, today provides an Investor Update on its expectations for the third quarter of 2022. The information below is preliminary and unaudited. The Company will discuss its 3Q22 results in a conference call on October 27, 2022.

Comentário Geral

• GOL expects a Loss Per Share (EPS) and Loss Per American Depositary Shares (EPADS) for 3Q22 of approximately R$1.8¹ and US$0.7¹, respectively.
• EBITDA margin for the quarter is expected to be approximately 15%.
• Passenger unit revenue (PRASK) expected for the third quarter to be up approximately 45% year over year, boosted by the continued growth in domestic demand for leisure travel combined and the gradual recovery in international travel. Smiles revenues increased by 53% when compared to same period of 2019 with a 31% growth in the customer base versus 3Q19. The total unit revenue (RASK) is also expected to be up approximately 45% year over year.
• Non-fuel unit costs (CASK Ex-Fuel) are expected to decrease approximately 25% compared to the third quarter of the prior year, primarily due to increase in ASKs, productivity (aircraft utilization and operating efficiency). Fuel unit costs (CASK Fuel) are expected to increase approximately 87% year over year, driven by an 89% increase in the average jet fuel price, partially offset by a reduction of approximately 4% in fuel consumption per flight hour due to the higher number of 737-MAXs in the fleet.
• GOL's financial leverage, as measured by Net Debt² / EBITDA³ ratio was approximately 10x at the end of September 2022 quarter. Total liquidity at quarter-end is expected to be at R$ 3.6 billion⁴.

 

Preliminary and Unaudited Projection
				September Quarter 2022
EBITDA Margin					~15%
EBIT Margin					~5%
Other Revenue (cargo, loyalty, other)				~6% of total revenues
Average fuel price per liter					R$ 6.62
Average Exchange rate					R$ 5.30
				September Quarter 2022 vs. September Quarter 2021
Passenger unit revenue (PRASK)					Up ~45%
CASK Ex-fuel					Down ~25%
Total Demand - RPK					Up ~42%
Total Capacity - ASK					Up ~43%
Total Capacity - Seats					Up ~40%

1. Excluding gains and losses on currency and Exchangeable Senior Notes.
2. Including 7x annual aircraft lease payments and excluding perpetual bonds.
3. Last twelve months
4. Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and deposits.

Investor Relations
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www.voegol.com.br/ir
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About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A.

GOL is the largest airline in Brazil, leader in the corporate and leisure segments. Since founded in 2001, the Company has the lowest unit cost in Latin America, thus democratizing air transportation. The Company has alliances with American Airlines and Air FranceKLM, besides several codeshare and interline agreements available to Customers, bringing more convenience and simple connections to any place served by these partnerships. With the purpose of "Being the First for All", GOL offers the best travel experience to its passengers, including: the largest number of seats and more space between seats; the greatest platform with internet, movies and live TV; and the best frequent-flyer program, SMILES. In cargo transportation, GOLLOG delivers orders to different regions in Brazil and abroad. The Company has a team of 14,000 highly qualified aviation professionals focused on Safety, GOL's #1 value, and operates a standardized fleet of 144 Boeing 737 aircraft. The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE (GOL) and the B3 (GOLL4). For further information, visit www.voegol.com.br/ir.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this press release has not been subject to any independent audit or review and contains "forward-looking" statements, estimates and projections that relate to future events, which are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release including, without limitation, those regarding GOL's future financial position and results of operations, strategy, plans, objectives, goals and targets, future developments in the markets in which GOL operates or is seeking to operate, and any statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believe", "expect", "aim", "intend", "will", "may", "project", "estimate", "anticipate", "predict", "seek", "should" or similar words or expressions, are forward-looking statements. The future events referred to in these forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors, many of which are beyond GOL's control, that may cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. These forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding GOL's present and future business strategies and the environment in which GOL will operate in the future and are not a guarantee of future performance. Such forward-looking statements speak only as at the date on which they are made. None of GOL or any of its affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents undertakes any duty or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law. None of GOL or any of its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, professional advisors and agents make any representation, warranty or prediction that the results anticipated by such forward-looking statements will be achieved, and such forward-looking statements represent, in each case, only one of many possible scenarios and should not be viewed as the most likely or standard scenario. Although GOL believes that the estimates and projections in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they may prove materially incorrect and actual results may materially differ. As a result, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements.

Non-GAAP Measures

To be consistent with industry practice, GOL discloses so-called non-GAAP financial measures which are not recognized under IFRS or U.S. GAAP, including "Net Debt", "Adjusted Net Debt", "total liquidity" and "EBITDA". The Company's management believes that disclosure of non-GAAP measures provides useful information to investors, financial analysts and the public in their review of its operating performance and their comparison of its operating performance to the operating performance of other companies in the same industry and other industries. However, these non-GAAP items do not have standardized meanings and may not be directly comparable to similarly-titled items adopted by other companies. Potential investors should not rely on information not recognized under IFRS as a substitute for the GAAP measures of earnings or liquidity in making an investment decision.

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FAQ

What is GOL's expected Loss Per Share for 3Q22?

GOL expects a Loss Per Share of approximately R$1.8 for the third quarter of 2022.

How much is GOL projecting for passenger unit revenue (PRASK) in 3Q22?

GOL projects passenger unit revenue (PRASK) to increase by approximately 45% year-over-year in 3Q22.

What are GOL's liquidity expectations for the end of 3Q22?

GOL anticipates total liquidity to be around R$3.6 billion at the end of 3Q22.

What is the anticipated EBITDA margin for GOL in 3Q22?

GOL expects an EBITDA margin of approximately 15% for the third quarter of 2022.

How much are GOL's fuel unit costs expected to increase in 3Q22?

GOL's fuel unit costs are expected to rise by approximately 87% compared to the same period last year.