Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. - GOL STOCK NEWS

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL) will release its 4Q20 earnings on March 18, 2021, before trading hours. The results will be available on their website and include a presentation video. Two conference calls will occur on the same day, with the English call at 11:00 a.m. (US EDT) and the Portuguese call at 12:30 p.m. (US EDT). Additionally, GOL has rescheduled a public meeting with analysts to June 24, 2021.

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. announced on March 15, 2021, that the extraordinary general meeting of SMILES FIDELIDADE SA was not held due to insufficient quorum. A second call for the shareholders meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2021. GOL operates over 750 daily flights to more than 100 destinations, serving over 36 million passengers annually, and has a strong cargo logistics business. The company emphasizes its commitment to enhancing customer experience and maintaining a leading safety record.

On March 8, 2021, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL) announced a conference call set for March 10 to inform shareholders about its Corporate Merger Proposal with SMILES. The company aims to promote transparency and equal information access for all shareholders involved. The call will occur at 08:00 a.m. (US EST) and 10:00 a.m. (Brasília time), with participants encouraged to connect 10 minutes early. GOL, Brazil's largest domestic airline, serves over 36 million passengers annually, operating over 750 daily flights.

GOL Linhas Aéreas reported a 28% decrease in average daily flights in February compared to January, averaging 355 flights per day. Gross revenues fell to R$503 million with an 80.8% load factor. The airline faced a 15% drop in ticket searches and a 28% decline in sales due to a surge in Covid-19 cases in Brazil. GOL expects a net cash burn of R$3 million/day for Q1. Despite challenges, GOL maintains R$2 billion in liquidity and focuses on adapting operations to ongoing demand fluctuations while strengthening its market position through strategic partnerships.

GOL Linhas Aéreas announced preliminary air traffic figures for February 2021, revealing a significant decline in performance compared to February 2020. The airline operated 9,947 flights, a 53.2% drop year-on-year, with total seats down by 52.6%. Demand (RPK) decreased by 50.3% and supply (ASK) by 50.4%. The load factor remained stable at 80.8%. GOL did not operate any international flights in February. Overall, the results indicate ongoing challenges in the aviation sector amid decreased travel demand.

On February 12, 2021, GOL Linhas Aéreas (GOL) announced a shareholders' meeting to discuss a corporate reorganization involving merging with Smiles (SMILES) and GLA. The reorganization aims to unify shareholder bases, enhance governance, and improve market competitiveness in Brazil's airline and loyalty segments. GOL will offer preferred shares and cash to SMILES shareholders based on specified exchange ratios. Estimated costs of the reorganization are around R$12.3 million for GOL and GLA, and R$7.25 million for SMILES. The transaction depends on shareholder approvals during meetings scheduled for March 15, 2021.

GOL Linhas Aéreas reported an 8% increase in passenger demand, achieving a peak capacity of 628 flights per day. January consolidated gross revenues reached R$810 million with an average load factor of 83.2%. However, the company faced challenges, documenting a net cash burn of R$1 million daily as travel demand softened due to rising Covid-19 cases and low season effects. GOL's net cash consumption is projected at R$2 million daily for Q1 2021, highlighting the need for careful financial management amidst fluctuating demand.

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. disclosed preliminary air traffic figures for January 2021. The airline operated an average of 489 flights per day, with an 8% rise in domestic demand (RPK) from December 2020. However, total departures decreased by 41.4% year-on-year to 15,161. The domestic load factor was reported at 83.2%. Notably, GOL did not conduct any international flights during January. The overall capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), fell by 36.6% compared to January 2020. Despite the demand increase versus the previous month, the figures indicate significant ongoing challenges.

On January 18, 2021, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (GOL) announced a delay in the merger proposal with Smiles Fidelidade S.A.. This follows a prior communication dated December 7, 2020. GOL acknowledged the efforts of Smiles' Independent Committee but noted that ongoing financial analyses have hindered timely negotiations. The company urged immediate preparations for General Meetings to decide on the merger, which, if approved, may not be convened until March 17, 2021. The merger's success relies on majority approval from Smiles' free float, and costs incurred by Smiles’ committee will be reimbursed by GOL.