Spirit Airlines Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
- Total operating revenues of $1.3 billion for the fourth quarter of 2023
- Net loss of $183.7 million, with a decrease in total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) by 17.3%
- Operational improvements with a load factor of 80.1% and strong on-time performance
- Challenges with engine availability impacting aircraft utilization
- 9.5% decrease in total operating expenses, but adjusted expenses increased by 11.3%
- Liquidity at year-end 2023 was $1.3 billion, with anticipation of becoming cash flow positive in the second quarter of 2024
- Fleet updates and challenges related to grounded neo aircraft
- Net loss of $183.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2023
- Decrease in total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) by 17.3%
- Challenges with engine availability impacting aircraft utilization
- Adjusted expenses increased by 11.3% due to increased flight volume and additional leased aircraft
Insights
The reported financial results for Spirit Airlines show a net loss for the fourth quarter of 2023, which is a critical indicator of the company's current financial health. The decrease in total operating revenues by 5.0 percent compared to the same quarter in the previous year, coupled with a significant drop in TRASM of 17.3 percent, suggests a challenging revenue environment. These figures, particularly the TRASM, are essential as they indicate the company's revenue efficiency in relation to its available seat miles, a key metric in the airline industry.
Moreover, the adjusted operating expenses increase of 11.3 percent highlights the pressure from inflation and increased flight volume. The operational performance, including a high load factor and on-time performance, is commendable and has contributed to incremental revenue; however, the overall financial performance raises concerns about the company's near-term profitability and cash flow generation capabilities. The management's focus on returning to cash flow positivity by the second quarter of 2024 will be crucial for investor confidence.
The airline industry is highly competitive and sensitive to economic cycles. Spirit Airlines' operational strategy, including the addition of more fuel-efficient neo aircraft and adjustments in labor costs, is aimed at improving cost efficiency. However, the market will be closely monitoring the company's ability to manage its debt maturities in 2025 and 2026, as well as the potential impact of the proposed merger with JetBlue. The outcome of this merger and the company's legal strategy in light of the U.S. District Court's order will have significant implications for its market positioning and future growth trajectory.
The ongoing legal proceedings regarding Spirit Airlines' merger with JetBlue are of particular interest. The expedited appeal process following the U.S. District Court's order could have substantial consequences for the company's strategic direction and financial planning. While the outcome is uncertain, it is a pivotal factor that could either provide a path for growth and consolidation in the industry or necessitate a reevaluation of Spirit's standalone business strategy and its approach to upcoming debt maturities.
MIRAMAR, Fla., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines, Inc. ("Spirit" or the "Company") (NYSE: SAVE) today reported fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results.
Fourth Quarter 2023 | ||
As Reported | Adjusted1 | |
Total operating revenues | ||
Operating income (loss) | ||
Operating margin | (16.3) % | (12.4) % |
Net income (loss) | ||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | ||
"As we enter 2024, we are beginning to see benefits from the tactical and strategic changes we implemented in 2023. In addition, current booking trends further our confidence that the domestic environment is beginning to rebound. Together with the changes we have made, we estimate this will result in an unprecedented sequential improvement in total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) from fourth quarter 2023 to first quarter 2024, which supports our view of a domestic recovery in 2024," said Ted Christie, Spirit's President and Chief Executive Officer.
"The Spirit team is
Operations
For the fourth quarter 2023, the Company's load factor was 80.1 percent. For the fourth quarter 2023, Spirit reported a DOT on-time performance2 of 76.8 percent and a DOT Completion Factor2 of 99.2 percent.
"In addition to operational reliability being a core element of caring for our Guests, it also benefits the top and bottom line. During the fourth quarter 2023 peak holiday period, the Spirit team ran a great operation. We estimate this strong operational performance contributed
Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results
For the fourth quarter 2023, Spirit reported a net loss of
For the fourth quarter 2023, Spirit reported a pre-tax loss of
Revenue
Total operating revenues for the fourth quarter 2023 were
On a per passenger flight segment basis, compared to the same period in 2022, total revenue per passenger flight segment ("segment") for the fourth quarter 2023 decreased 15.3 percent to
Cost Performance
Total GAAP operating expenses for the fourth quarter 2023 decreased 9.5 percent compared to the fourth quarter 2022 to
Aircraft utilization in the fourth quarter 2023 was 11.2 hours, up 3.7 percent compared to the 10.8 hours in the same period of 2022. The Company's aircraft utilization in the fourth quarter 2023 was constrained due to engine availability issues primarily driven by unscheduled engine maintenance events resulting in aircraft not being available for service.
Total other (income) expense on a GAAP basis was lower year over year primarily due to gains recognized from favorable interest rate swap provisions contained in certain debt agreements extinguished during the fourth quarter related to 20 of the sale leaseback transactions completed during the quarter, partially offset by the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs. Adjusted total other (income) expense was lower year over year largely due to a decrease in interest expense, primarily driven by a decrease in the unfavorable mark to market adjustment related to the change in fair value of the derivative liability associated with the Company's Convertible Notes Due 2026 and an increase in capitalized interest.
"In the fourth quarter, we saw cost benefits from our high level of on-time performance and completion factor for the quarter, particularly in the peak Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday periods. We also saw fuel efficiency benefits with the increase in the number of neo aircraft in our fleet, particularly the eight A321neos added in 2023. We expect these benefits, along with improved utilization of the aircraft available for operation and the right sizing of our labor costs to be the platform for our ongoing unit cost repair," said Scott Haralson, Spirit's Chief Financial Officer.
"Regarding liquidity, we believe our
Fleet
During the fourth quarter 2023, Spirit took delivery of four new aircraft (two A320neos and two A321neos) and retired one A319ceo aircraft, ending the year with 205 aircraft in its fleet.
Neo Engine Update
During the third quarter 2023, Pratt & Whitney notified the Company that all the geared turbofan (GTF) neo engines in its fleet, are in the potential pool of engines subject to the inspection and possible replacement, of the powdered metal high-pressure turbine and compressor discs. In January 2024, the Company had an average of 13 grounded neo aircraft and estimates that number will climb steadily to an average of about 40 in December 2024, averaging about 25 grounded neo aircraft for the full year 2024. Spirit currently estimates its capacity for the full year 2024 will be flat to up mid-single digits compared to the full year 2023.
The Company and Pratt & Whitney have been in negotiations regarding fair compensation for the financial damages related to the geared turbo fan (GTF) neo engine availability issues. Discussions with Pratt & Whitney have progressed considerably since October, and, while no agreement has been reached to date, the Company believes the amount of compensation it will receive will be a significant source of liquidity over the next couple of years.
Liquidity and Capital Deployment
Spirit ended fourth quarter 2023 with unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, short-term investment securities and liquidity available under the Company's revolving credit facility of
In November 2023, Spirit modified its Revolving Credit Facility to, among other things, extend the final maturity to September 30, 2025.
In December 2023, the Company completed sale-leaseback transactions for 20 aircraft, resulting in repayment of approximately
Total capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2023, were
Full Year 2023 Highlights
Our People
- Ratified amended collective bargaining agreements with its Pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association and with its Flight Attendants represented by the Association of Flight Attendants
- Earned two acknowledgments from Newsweek in 2023, being recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and for Parents and Families, underscoring a continued commitment to promoting diversity and equity for all Team Members
- Navigated a tightening labor market, growing its workforce to 13,624 while maintaining its focus on building engagement
Recognitions and Accomplishments
- Named Value Airline of the Year by Aviation Week Network's Air Transport World (ATW)
- Recognized for safety with the FAA's "Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence" for the sixth consecutive year
- Named a Four-Star Low-Cost Carrier by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for consistently providing passengers with exceptional experiences
- Awarded the
San Diego International Airport Fly Quiet Award in the small domestic category - Recognized by Los Angeles World Airports as a bronze winner of the LAX Fly Quieter Award
- Named Most Affordable Airline and No. 2 of 11 overall by WalletHub in its 2023 Best Airline Awards
Supporting our Communities
- Recognized as the 2023 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards Gold Winner, the Spirit Charitable Foundation won in the Airline "Overall-Giving Back Initiative" category
- Raised more than
$1.5 million U.S. ,Latin America and theCaribbean that advance its three pillars: Children & Families, Service Members and the Environment. Furthermore, the Foundation continues to honor its long-term commitments and supports immediate community needs, such as last year's hurricane relief efforts inFlorida - Launched a round-up feature on spirit.com where Guests can choose to increase their total to the next whole dollar during booking, which will be donated to the Spirit Charitable Foundation to help make a difference in the lives of children and families, service members, and the environment
- Donated
$1.7 million U.S. ,Latin America and theCaribbean
Network & Aircraft Developments
- Expanded its network by initiating service to three new destinations:
Charleston, South Carolina ;Norfolk, Virginia andSan Jose, California , contributing to the inauguration of 54 new routes, bringing its total markets served to over 350 and average daily flights to nearly 830 - Inaugurated its first Airbus A321neo aircraft into its young, fuel-efficient fleet, ending 2023 with 8 A321neos in its fleet with plans to take delivery of 20 more in 2024
Merger Agreement with JetBlue
On October 19, 2022, Spirit stockholders voted to approve the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), among Spirit, JetBlue Airways Corporation ("JetBlue") and Sundown Acquisition Corp., a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of JetBlue, which was entered into on July 28, 2022. The completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals.
Spirit and JetBlue expect to conclude the regulatory process and close the transaction no later than the first half of 2024. On March 7, 2023, the
Conference Call/Webcast Detail
Spirit will conduct a conference call to discuss these results today at 10:00 a.m.
About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows our Guests to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat assignments, refreshments and Wi-Fi — something we call À La Smarte®. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient in
Forward Looking Guidance
The forward-looking guidance items provided in this release are based on the Company's current estimates and are not a guarantee of future performance. There could be significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the risk factors discussed in the Company's reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Spirit undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements or estimates.
Investors are encouraged to read this press release in conjunction with the company's Investor Update which provides additional information about the company's forward-looking estimates for certain financial metrics and is included along with this press release in the Current Report on Form 8-K furnished to the
Management will also discuss certain business outlook items during the quarterly earnings conference call.
Investors are also encouraged to read the Company's periodic and current reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, for additional information regarding the Company.
End Notes
(1) | See "Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Pre-Tax Income (Loss) and Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) to GAAP Net Income (Loss)" table below for more details. |
(2) | Results are based on preliminary data compared to major and regional |
(3) | See "Calculation of Total Non-Ticket Revenue per Passenger Flight Segment" table below for more details. |
(4) | See "Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Expenses to GAAP Operating Expenses" table below for more details. |
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Forward-Looking Statements in this release and certain oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company contain various forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") which are subject to the "safe harbor" created by those sections. Forward-looking statements are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. All statements other than statements of historical facts are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of these provisions. In some cases, you can identify forward- looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "would," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "project," "predict," "potential," and similar expressions intended to identify forward- looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, guidance for 2024 and statements regarding the Company's intentions and expectations regarding revenues, cash burn, capacity and passenger demand, additional financing, capital spending, operating costs and expenses, pre-tax income, pre-tax margin, taxes, hiring, aircraft deliveries, stakeholders, negotiations with Pratt & Whitney regarding neo engine availability issues and reimbursements, vendors and government support. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward- looking statements. Factors include, among others, results of operations and financial condition, the competitive environment in our industry, our ability to keep costs low and the impact of worldwide economic conditions, including the impact of economic cycles or downturns on customer travel behavior, the consummation of the merger with JetBlue and other factors, as described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the detailed factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Furthermore, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements. Risks or uncertainties (i) that are not currently known to us, (ii) that we currently deem to be immaterial, or (iii) that could apply to any company, could also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, or future results. Additional information concerning certain factors is contained in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC. | ||||||||
Consolidated Statement of Operations | ||||||||
(unaudited, in thousands, except per-share amounts) | ||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, |
Percent | Year Ended |
Percent | |||||
2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change | |||
Operating revenues: | ||||||||
Passenger | $ 1,296,715 | $ 1,369,671 | (5.3) | 5.6 | ||||
Other | 25,045 | 21,639 | 15.7 | 94,388 | 79,082 | 19.4 | ||
Total operating revenues | 1,321,760 | 1,391,310 | (5.0) | 5,362,549 | 5,068,447 | 5.8 | ||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Aircraft fuel | 487,181 | 494,255 | (1.4) | 1,821,165 | 1,929,969 | (5.6) | ||
Salaries, wages and benefits | 415,736 | 324,744 | 28.0 | 1,616,803 | 1,251,225 | 29.2 | ||
Landing fees and other rents | 96,905 | 77,137 | 25.6 | 408,262 | 347,268 | 17.6 | ||
Aircraft rent | 106,478 | 72,420 | 47.0 | 381,239 | 282,428 | 35.0 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 79,537 | 82,246 | (3.3) | 320,872 | 313,090 | 2.5 | ||
Maintenance, materials and repairs | 55,635 | 51,772 | 7.5 | 223,339 | 187,820 | 18.9 | ||
Distribution | 45,850 | 46,097 | (0.5) | 190,891 | 177,557 | 7.5 | ||
Special charges | 23,204 | 348,246 | (93.3) | 69,537 | 420,172 | (83.5) | ||
Loss on disposal of assets | 28,314 | 15,062 | 88.0 | 33,966 | 46,624 | (27.1) | ||
Other operating (1) | 197,733 | 185,060 | 6.8 | 792,232 | 711,211 | 11.4 | ||
Total operating expenses | 1,536,573 | 1,697,039 | (9.5) | 5,858,306 | 5,667,364 | 3.4 | ||
Operating income (loss) | (214,813) | (305,729) | (29.7) | (495,757) | (598,917) | (17.2) | ||
Other (income) expense: | ||||||||
Interest expense | 47,258 | 48,193 | (1.9) | 169,191 | 139,905 | 20.9 | ||
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt | (15,411) | — | NM | (15,411) | — | NM | ||
Capitalized interest | (8,685) | (5,915) | 46.8 | (33,360) | (22,818) | 46.2 | ||
Interest income | (11,809) | (11,413) | 3.5 | (61,647) | (20,083) | 207.0 | ||
Other (income) expense | 2,108 | 3,703 | (43.1) | 4,065 | 4,818 | (15.6) | ||
Total other (income) expense | 13,461 | 34,568 | (61.1) | 62,838 | 101,822 | (38.3) | ||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (228,274) | (340,297) | (32.9) | (558,595) | (700,739) | (20.3) | ||
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | (44,622) | (69,633) | (35.9) | (111,131) | (146,589) | (24.2) | ||
Net income (loss) | $ (183,652) | $ (270,664) | (32.1) | $ (447,464) | $ (554,150) | (19.3) | ||
Basic earnings (loss) per share | $ (1.68) | $ (2.49) | (32.5) | $ (4.10) | $ (5.10) | (19.6) | ||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ (1.68) | $ (2.49) | (32.5) | $ (4.10) | $ (5.10) | (19.6) | ||
Weighted-average shares, basic | 109,173 | 108,867 | 0.3 | 109,152 | 108,751 | 0.4 | ||
Weighted-average shares, diluted | 109,173 | 108,867 | 0.3 | 109,152 | 108,751 | 0.4 | ||
(1) Year ended 2023 includes an estimated litigation settlement of |
NM: "Not Meaningful" |
SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC. | ||||
Selected Operating Statistics | ||||
(unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | ||||
Operating Statistics | 2023 | 2022 | Change | |
Available seat miles (ASMs) (thousands) | 14,778,370 | 12,871,503 | 14.8 | % |
Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) (thousands) | 11,830,716 | 10,428,363 | 13.4 | % |
Load factor (%) | 80.1 | 81.0 | (0.9) | pts |
Passenger flight segments (thousands) | 11,509 | 10,259 | 12.2 | % |
Departures | 77,636 | 70,228 | 10.5 | % |
Total operating revenue per ASM (TRASM) (cents) | 8.94 | 10.81 | (17.3) | % |
Average yield (cents) | 11.17 | 13.34 | (16.3) | % |
Fare revenue per passenger flight segment ($) | 48.24 | 64.31 | (25.0) | % |
Non-ticket revenue per passenger flight segment ($) | 66.60 | 71.31 | (6.6) | % |
Total revenue per passenger flight segment ($) | 114.84 | 135.62 | (15.3) | % |
CASM (cents) | 10.40 | 13.18 | (21.1) | % |
Adjusted CASM (cents) (1) | 10.05 | 10.36 | (3.0) | % |
Adjusted CASM ex-fuel (cents) (1)(2) | 6.75 | 6.52 | 3.5 | % |
Fuel gallons consumed (thousands) | 153,123 | 139,263 | 10.0 | % |
Average fuel cost per gallon ($) | 3.18 | 3.55 | (10.4) | % |
Aircraft at end of period | 205 | 194 | 5.7 | % |
Average daily aircraft utilization (hours) | 11.2 | 10.8 | 3.7 | % |
Average stage length (miles) | 1,013 | 998 | 1.5 | % |
Year Ended December 31, | ||||
Operating Statistics | 2023 | 2022 | Change | |
Available seat miles (ASMs) (thousands) | 55,665,561 | 48,567,978 | 14.6 | % |
Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) (thousands) | 45,243,787 | 39,775,253 | 13.7 | % |
Load factor (%) | 81.3 | 81.9 | (0.6) | pts |
Passenger flight segments (thousands) | 44,105 | 38,463 | 14.7 | % |
Departures | 297,900 | 261,079 | 14.1 | % |
Total operating revenue per ASM (TRASM) (cents) | 9.63 | 10.44 | (7.8) | % |
Average yield (cents) | 11.85 | 12.74 | (7.0) | % |
Fare revenue per passenger flight segment ($) | 53.01 | 63.85 | (17.0) | % |
Non-ticket revenue per passenger flight segment ($) | 68.57 | 67.93 | 0.9 | % |
Total revenue per passenger flight segment ($) | 121.58 | 131.78 | (7.7) | % |
CASM (cents) | 10.52 | 11.67 | (9.9) | % |
Adjusted CASM (cents) (1) | 10.33 | 10.71 | (3.5) | % |
Adjusted CASM ex-fuel (cents) (1)(2) | 7.06 | 6.73 | 4.9 | % |
Fuel gallons consumed (thousands) | 591,796 | 527,290 | 12.2 | % |
Average fuel cost per gallon ($) | 3.08 | 3.66 | (15.8) | % |
Average daily aircraft utilization (hours) | 11.1 | 10.7 | 3.7 | % |
Average stage length (miles) | 1,007 | 1,013 | (0.6) | % |
(1) Excludes operating special items. |
(2) Excludes fuel expense and operating special items. |
Spirit Airlines, Inc. | ||
Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Data | ||
(unaudited, in thousands) | ||
December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 865,211 | $ 1,346,350 |
Short-term investment securities | 112,501 | 107,115 |
Total assets | 9,417,237 | 9,184,774 |
Total liabilities | 8,282,895 | 7,613,123 |
Total shareholders' equity | 1,134,342 | 1,571,651 |
Current maturities of long-term debt, net, and finance leases | 315,580 | 346,888 |
Current maturities of operating leases | 224,865 | 188,296 |
Long-term debt and finance leases, less current maturities | 3,055,221 | 3,200,376 |
Operating leases, less current maturities | 3,298,871 | 2,455,619 |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company evaluates its financial performance utilizing various accounting principles generally accepted in
Because the non-GAAP financial measures are not calculated in accordance with GAAP, they should not be considered superior to and are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP financial measures presented in the press release and may not be the same as or comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies due to possible differences in the method of calculation and in the items being adjusted. We encourage investors to review our financial statements and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
The information below provides an explanation of certain adjustments reflected in the non-GAAP financial measures and shows a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures reported in this press release (other than forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures) to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Within the financial tables presented, certain columns and rows may not add due to the use of rounded numbers. Per unit amounts presented are calculated from the underlying amounts.
The Company believes that adjusting for a litigation loss contingency (recorded within other operating expenses within the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations), loss on disposal of assets, special charges, and loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt is useful to investors because these items are not indicative of the Company's ongoing performance and the adjustments are similar to those made by our peers and allow for enhanced comparability to other airlines.
Operating expenses per available seat mile ("CASM") is a common metric used in the airline industry to measure an airline's cost structure and efficiency. We exclude aircraft fuel and related taxes and special items from operating expenses to determine Adjusted CASM ex-fuel. We also believe that excluding fuel costs from certain measures is useful to investors because it provides an additional measure of management's performance excluding the effects of a significant cost item over which management has limited influence and increases comparability with other airlines that also provide a similar metric.
Calculation of Total Non-Ticket Revenue per Passenger Flight Segment | ||||
(unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||
(in thousands, except per-segment data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
Operating revenues | ||||
Fare | $ 555,210 | $ 659,773 | $ 2,338,191 | $ 2,455,817 |
Non-fare | 741,505 | 709,898 | 2,929,970 | 2,533,548 |
Total passenger revenues | 1,296,715 | 1,369,671 | 5,268,161 | 4,989,365 |
Other revenues | 25,045 | 21,639 | 94,388 | 79,082 |
Total operating revenues | $ 1,321,760 | $ 1,391,310 | $ 5,362,549 | $ 5,068,447 |
Non-ticket revenues (1) | $ 766,550 | $ 731,537 | $ 3,024,358 | $ 2,612,630 |
Passenger segments | 11,509 | 10,259 | 44,105 | 38,463 |
Non-ticket revenue per passenger flight segment ($) | ||||
(1) Non-ticket revenues equal the sum of non-fare passenger revenues and other revenues. |
Special Items | |||||
(unaudited) (1) | |||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||
(in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
Operating special items include the following: | |||||
Litigation loss contingency (2) | $ — | $ — | $ 6,000 | $ — | |
Loss on disposal of assets (3) | 28,314 | 15,062 | 33,966 | 46,624 | |
Operating special charges (4) | 23,204 | 348,246 | 69,537 | 420,172 | |
Total operating special items | $ 51,518 | $ 363,308 | $ 109,503 | $ 466,796 | |
Non-operating special items include the following: | |||||
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt (5) | (15,411) | — | (15,411) | — | |
Total non-operating special items | $ (15,411) | $ — | $ (15,411) | $ — | |
Total special items (1) | $ 36,107 | $ 363,308 | $ 94,092 | $ 466,796 | |
(1) | Refer to the section "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information. |
(2) | 2023 includes a |
(3) | 2023 includes losses on 6 aircraft sale-leaseback transactions recorded as operating leases, net losses related to the sale of 12 A319 airframes and 20 A319 engines as well as losses related to the write-off of obsolete assets and other adjustments, partially offset by gains on aircraft sale-leaseback transaction related to 10 new aircraft deliveries. 2022 includes amounts related to the loss on sixteen aircraft sale leaseback transactions and the impairment of 1 spare engine. 2022 includes amounts related to the loss on sixteen aircraft sale leaseback transactions and the impairment of one spare engine. |
(4) | 2023 includes legal, advisory, retention award program and other fees related to the Merger Agreement. 2022 includes legal, advisory, and other fees related to the former Agreement and Plan of Merger with Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. and Top Gun Acquisition Corp. (the "Frontier Merger Agreement"), the unsolicited proposal by JetBlue to acquire all of the Company's outstanding shares in an all-cash transaction, and the Agreement and Plan of Merger with JetBlue and Sundown Acquisition Corp. (the "JetBlue Merger Agreement"). In addition, 2022 includes costs associated with retention programs under the former Frontier Merger Agreement and the JetBlue Merger Agreement and impairment charges related to the purchase agreement to sell 29 of our A319 aircraft. |
(5) | Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt in 2023 is primarily related to a gain recognized due to the early extinguishment of certain of our outstanding fixed-rate term loans, partially offset by the write-offs of related deferred financing costs. |
Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Expenses to GAAP Operating Expenses | ||||
(unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||
(in thousands, except CASM data in cents) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
Total operating expenses, as reported | $ 1,536,573 | $ 1,697,039 | $ 5,858,306 | $ 5,667,364 |
Less: Operating special items expense (credit) | 51,518 | 363,308 | 109,503 | 466,796 |
Adj. Operating expenses, non-GAAP (1) | 1,485,055 | 1,333,731 | 5,748,803 | 5,200,568 |
Less: Aircraft fuel expense | 487,181 | 494,255 | 1,821,165 | 1,929,969 |
Adj. Operating expenses excluding fuel, non-GAAP (2) | $ 997,874 | $ 839,476 | $ 3,927,638 | $ 3,270,599 |
Available seat miles | 14,778,370 | 12,871,503 | 55,665,561 | 48,567,978 |
CASM (cents) | 10.40 | 13.18 | 10.52 | 11.67 |
Adj. CASM (cents) (1) | 10.05 | 10.36 | 10.33 | 10.71 |
Adj. CASM ex-fuel (cents) (2) | 6.75 | 6.52 | 7.06 | 6.73 |
(1) | Excludes operating special items. Refer to the section "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information. |
(2) | Excludes operating special items and aircraft fuel expense. Refer to the section "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information. |
Reconciliation of Adjusted Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes to GAAP Provision (Benefit) for Net Income | |||||
(Loss) (unaudited) | |||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||
(in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
Provision (benefit) for income taxes, as reported | $ (44,622) | $ (69,633) | $ (111,131) | $ (146,589) | |
Less: Net Income (loss) tax impact of special items | (1,192) | (80,012) | (6,153) | (102,023) | |
Adj. Provision (benefit) for income taxes, net, non-GAAP (1) | $ (43,430) | $ 10,379 | $ (104,978) | $ (44,566) | |
(1) | For 2023, the Company determined the Adjusted Provision (benefit) for Income Taxes using its statutory tax rate. For 2022, the Company used its estimated annual effective tax rate, adjusted for special items. |
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Pre-Tax Income (Loss) and Adjusted Operating Income | ||||||
(Loss) to GAAP Net Income (Loss) (unaudited) (1) | ||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||
(in thousands, except per-share data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
Net income (loss), as reported | $ (183,652) | $ (270,664) | $ (447,464) | $ (554,150) | ||
Add: Provision (benefit) for income taxes | (44,622) | (69,633) | (111,131) | (146,589) | ||
Income (loss) before income taxes, as reported | (228,274) | (340,297) | (558,595) | (700,739) | ||
Pre-tax margin | (17.3) % | (24.5) % | (10.4) % | (13.8) % | ||
Add: Special items expense (credit) (2) | 36,107 | 363,308 | 94,092 | 466,796 | ||
Adj. Income (loss) before income taxes, non-GAAP (3) | (192,167) | 23,011 | (464,503) | (233,943) | ||
Adj. Pre-tax margin, non-GAAP (3) | (14.5) % | 1.7 % | (8.7) % | (4.6) % | ||
Add: Adj. total other (income) expense (4) | 28,872 | 34,568 | 78,249 | 101,822 | ||
Adj. Operating income (loss), non-GAAP (3) | (163,295) | 57,579 | (386,254) | (132,121) | ||
Adj. Operating margin, non-GAAP (3) | (12.4) % | 4.1 % | (7.2) % | (2.6) % | ||
Adj. Provision (benefit) for income taxes (5) | (43,430) | 10,379 | (104,978) | (44,566) | ||
Adj. Net income (loss), non-GAAP (3) | $ (148,737) | $ 12,632 | $ (359,525) | $ (189,377) | ||
Weighted-average shares, diluted | 109,173 | 109,327 | 109,152 | 108,751 | ||
Adj. Net income (loss) per share, diluted (3) | $ (1.36) | $ 0.12 | $ (3.29) | $ (1.74) | ||
Total operating revenues | $ 1,321,760 | $ 1,391,310 | $ 5,362,549 | $ 5,068,447 | ||
(1) | Refer to the section "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information. |
(2) | See "Special Items" table above for more details. |
(3) | Excludes operating special items. Refer to the section "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information. |
(4) | 2023 amount excludes |
(5) | See "Reconciliation of Adjusted Provision (benefit) for Income Taxes to GAAP Provision (benefit) for Net Income (loss)" table above for more details. |
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share to GAAP Net Income (Loss) per Share (unaudited) (1) | |||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
(per share) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
Net income (loss) per share, diluted, as reported | $ | (1.68) | $ | (2.49) | $ | (4.10) | $ | (5.10) | |
Add: Impact of special items | 0.33 | 3.34 | 0.86 | 4.29 | |||||
Add: Tax impact of special items (2) | (0.01) | (0.73) | (0.06) | (0.94) | |||||
Adj. Net income (loss) per share, diluted, non-GAAP (1) (3) | $ | (1.36) | $ | 0.12 | $ | (3.29) | $ | (1.74) | |
(1) | Refer to the section "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information. |
(2) | Reflects the difference between the Company's GAAP Provision (benefit) for Income Taxes and Adjusted Provision (benefit) for Income Taxes as presented in the Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income (loss) to GAAP Net Income (loss), on a per share basis. |
(3) | Within the table presented, certain columns may not add due to the use of rounded numbers. |
View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/spirit-airlines-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2023-results-302056892.html
SOURCE Spirit Airlines, Inc.
FAQ
What were Spirit Airlines, Inc.'s total operating revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023?
What was the net loss reported by Spirit Airlines, Inc. for the fourth quarter of 2023?
What was the total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) decrease for Spirit Airlines, Inc. in the fourth quarter of 2023?
What was the load factor for Spirit Airlines, Inc. in the fourth quarter of 2023?
What was the liquidity at year-end 2023 for Spirit Airlines, Inc.?
What are the challenges faced by Spirit Airlines, Inc. related to its fleet?
