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2022 Second Quarter Results

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Avolon reported $86 million of net income (excluding Russia) for H1 2022, indicating recovery in the aircraft leasing sector. Lease revenue reached $1.2 billion for H1, while operating cash flow was $624 million. The company ended Q2 with total liquidity of $6.7 billion and over $16 billion in unencumbered assets. Avolon appointed Andy Cronin as CEO Designate following the announcement of founding CEO Dómhnal Slattery stepping down.

Positive
  • Total available liquidity increased to $6.7 billion, including $4.9 billion of undrawn debt facilities.
  • Lease revenue for H1 2022 reported at $1.2 billion, up from $1.1 billion in H1 2021.
  • $86 million of net income (excluding Russia) for H1 2022 compared to a loss of $173 million in H1 2021.
  • Fitch reaffirmed Avolon's credit rating at BBB- with a Stable outlook.
  • Entered into 54 lease transactions in Q2 2022, expanding operational footprint.
Negative
  • Net income reported at $8 million for Q2 2022, significantly lower than $64 million in Q2 2021.
  • Total assets decreased to $30.6 billion from $31 billion in FY 2021.

Avolon Reports $86 Million of Net Income (Ex-Russia) in H1-22

Founding CEO Dómhnal Slattery to Step Down; Andy Cronin Appointed CEO Designate

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces results for the second quarter (Q2) of 2022.

2022 SECOND QUARTER | FINANCIAL & BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

 

INCOME & CASHFLOW ($ MILLION)

 

Q2 2022

 

H1 2022

 

Q2 2021

 

H1 2021

Lease Revenue

 

539

 

1,197

 

610

 

1,080

Operating Cashflow

 

305

 

624

 

195

 

313

Net Income

 

8

 

(173)

 

64

 

(20)

Net Income (excluding Russia)

 

6

 

86

 

64

 

(20)

BALANCE SHEET ($ MILLION)

 

Q2 2022

 

FY 2021

 

CHANGE

Total Available Liquidity (incl contracted sales)

 

6,693

 

6,387

 

306

Total Assets

 

30,593

 

30,984

 

(391)

Secured Debt / Total Assets

 

21%

 

20%

 

1%

Net Debt to Equity

 

2.4x

 

2.4x

 

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- Ended the quarter with total available liquidity and contracted sales of approximately $6.7 billion, including $4.9 billion of undrawn debt facilities;

- Recognised $539 million of lease revenue and generated $305 million of net cash from operating activities in the quarter;

- Net Income (excluding Russia) for the three months to 30 June was $6 million and $86 million for the six months to 30 June;

- Ended the quarter with over $16 billion of unencumbered assets and net leverage of 2.4x;

- Fitch re-affirmed Avolon’s credit rating at BBB- with Stable outlook;

- Received inaugural ESG Rating from Sustainalytics with a score of 16.0 placing Avolon in the ‘Low Risk’ category and the top 5% of our industry grouping; and

- Extended the maturity date of Avolon’s secured recourse revolving credit facility from 2024 to 2027. Following the effective date of 15 July, the total facility size will be $745 million.

2022 SECOND QUARTER | FLEET HIGHLIGHTS

- Executed a total of 54 lease transactions in the quarter comprising new aircraft leases, follow-on leases and lease extensions;

- Entered into Letters of Intent for the sale and leaseback of 13 aircraft and the placement of 31 aircraft from Avolon’s orderbook;

- Sold 2 owned aircraft and entered into binding sale agreements for the sale of 30 owned aircraft;

- Owned and managed fleet of 591 aircraft at quarter end, with total orders and commitments for 260 fuel-efficient, new technology aircraft;

- Average owned fleet age of 6.2 years with an average remaining lease term of 6.7 years; and

- Ended the quarter with a total of 146 airline customers operating in 62 countries.

LEADERSHIP TRANSITION

- As announced separately today, Avolon’s founding CEO, Dómhnal Slattery, has informed the Board of his intention to step down from his executive role and from the Board later in 2022. Andy Cronin, Avolon’s President & CFO, has been appointed to the role of CEO Designate.

- In addition, Paul Geaney, Avolon’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) is appointed to the role of President & CCO with immediate effect.

Andy Cronin, CEO Designate, commented: “Demand for air travel globally has continued to recover strongly and that recovery is evident in the improving financial health of airlines. The rebound in demand has been met with operational challenges within airlines and at airports but we are seeing broad-based demand for new and used aircraft as passengers want to return to the skies.

This market backdrop, together with our strong liquidity, attractive orderbook of new technology aircraft, global scale and multi-cycle experience underpins our confidence in the medium-term outlook for our business and the wider industry.”

About Avolon
Headquartered in Ireland, with offices in the United States, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai, Avolon provides aircraft leasing and lease management services. Avolon is 70% owned by an indirect subsidiary of Bohai Leasing Co., Ltd., a public company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SLE: 000415) and 30% owned by ORIX Aviation Systems, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation which is listed on the Tokyo and New York Stock Exchanges (TSE: 8591; NYSE: IX). Avolon is a global leader in aircraft leasing with an owned, managed and committed fleet, as of 30 June 2022 of 851 aircraft.

Website: www.avolon.aero
Twitter: @avolon_aero

Ross O’Connor

Head of Capital Markets

roconnor@avolon.aero

T: +353 1 231 5818

Jonathan Neilan

FTI Consulting

avolon@fticonsulting.com

M: +353 86 231 4135

Source: Avolon

FAQ

What is Avolon's net income for H1 2022?

Avolon's net income for H1 2022 is $86 million, excluding Russia.

How much liquidity does Avolon have as of Q2 2022?

As of Q2 2022, Avolon has total liquidity of approximately $6.7 billion.

Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Avolon?

Andy Cronin has been appointed as CEO Designate following the decision of founding CEO Dómhnal Slattery to step down.

What was Avolon's lease revenue for H1 2022?

Avolon's lease revenue for H1 2022 was $1.2 billion.

What is Avolon's credit rating as of now?

Fitch has reaffirmed Avolon's credit rating at BBB- with a Stable outlook.

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