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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of April, 2019
(Commission File No. 001-32221) ,
 

 
GOL LINHAS AÉREAS INTELIGENTES S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
GOL INTELLIGENT AIRLINES INC.
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
 


 
Praça Comandante Linneu Gomes, Portaria 3, Prédio 24
Jd. Aeroporto 
04630-000 São Paulo, São Paulo
Federative Republic of Brazil
(Address of Regristrant's principal executive offices)

 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F ______

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the
information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):

 
 


 
 

Conference call connection details

 

1Q19 Earnings Calls     Tuesday, April 30th, 2019

 

Live Webcast (www.voegol.com.br/ir)

 

In English

11:00 a.m. (US EDT)

12:00 p.m. (Brasília)
Phone: +1 (412) 317-6382

Code: GOL

Replay: +1 (412) 317-0088

Replay Code: 10130730

In Portuguese

12:30 p.m. (US EDT)

01:30 p.m. (Brasília)
Phone: +55 (11) 3181-8565

Code: GOL

Replay: +55 (11) 3193-1012

Replay Code: 10000846#

 

 

 

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In 1Q19, Brazil’s premiere airline achieves a 30% EBITDA margin

and records net revenues of R$3.2 billion

EPS and EPADS reached R$0.17 and US$0.09, respectively1

 

São Paulo, April 30, 2019 - GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (“GOL” or “Company”), (NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4), Brazil’s premier domestic airline, announces its consolidated results for the first quarter of 2019 (1Q19). All information is presented in accordance with IFRS, in Brazilian Reais (R$) and all comparisons are with the first quarter of 2018 (1Q18), unless otherwise stated.

Summary

Improved operating indicators: RPKs increased by 6.4%, totaling 10.6 billion in 1Q19, driven by 7% growth in the number of transported passengers; ASK growth remained constrained at 5%. As a result of strong passenger demand, GOL’s revenue management, and GOL’s consistent operational excellence, the Company was able to achieve (i) an average yield per passenger of 28.55 cents (R$), an increase of 1.9% compared to 1Q18; (ii) an average load factor of 81.5%, an increase of 1.1 p.p. quarter-over-quarter; and (iii) on-time performance of 87.1% in 1Q19 according to Infraero’s methodology and data from major airports in Brazil.

Strong revenue growth: the combination of higher demand and optimized pricing resulted in a net revenue for the quarter of R$3.2 billion, the highest ever recorded by the Company, and an increase of 8.3% compared to 1Q18. Net RASK was 24.63 cents (R$) in 1Q19, an increase of 3.2% over 1Q18. Net PRASK increased 3.3% over 1Q18, reaching 23.27 cents (R$). Average fare increased by 1.3% from R$335 to R$339. GOL’s 2019 net revenue guidance is approximately R$13 billion.

Cost environment: unit costs (CASK), excluding non-recurring expenses increased by 4.7% to 20.44 cents (R$). On an ex-fuel basis and excluding non-recurring expenses CASK increased 3.2%, due to (i) a 16.2% average depreciation of the Real against the US dollar that impacted maintenance, landing fees and international services costs; (ii) the termination of the federal payroll tax relief, which increased the INSS payroll tax rate from 0% to 20%; and (iii) a higher number of transported passengers and higher costs from reimbursement of tickets and accommodation costs (mainly related to the grounding of the MAX-8 fleet). Growth in CASK ex-fuel, excluding non-recurring expenses, remained constrained at 3.2%, totaling 12.80 cents (R$). GOL remains the unit cost leader in South America for the 18th consecutive year.

Solid margins: due to its strong cost control, and management of capacity and yields, the Company achieved a positive operating result for the 11th consecutive quarter, despite a 16.2% average depreciation of the Real against the US dollar and a 9.3% increase in price of jet fuel. The combination of stronger pricing and higher demand permitted GOL to achieve an EBIT margin of 17%. Operating income (EBIT) in 1Q19 was R$546.2 million, an increase of 1.3% compared to 1Q18 (R$539.1 million). EBITDA margin was 29.6% in 1Q19, increase of 1.9 p.p. q-o-q. GOL’s 2019 EBIT margin and EBITDA margin guidance is approximately 18% and 28%, respectively.

Balance sheet strengthening: the Real depreciated 17.2% (end of period) against the U.S. dollar causing net exchange and monetary variation losses of R$90.7 million. Net debt (excluding perpetual bonds) to LTM EBITDA was 3.3x as of March 31, 2019. During the quarter, GOL amortized R$147.9 million of its 7th issue of debentures. Total liquidity, including cash, financial investments, restricted cash and accounts receivable, was R$3.5 billion, R$549.7 million higher in comparison to December 31, 2018 and an increase of R$421.5 million versus a year ago. Restricted cash was R$469.3 million in 1Q19, 42.9% lower than the R$822.1 million registered in 4Q18. The combination of GOL’s operational cash flow generation of R$253.6 million in the quarter and higher cash liquidity increased the Company’s financial flexibility.

 

Guidance: GOL’s 2019 and 2020 guidance is on page 16 of this document.

 

 

 

¹(excluding exchange gains and losses).

 

 

 

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Management’s Comments on Results

The recovery in the Brazilian economy, increasing consumer confidence index, the stabilization in interest rates and inflation have strengthened the corporate travel environment, while GOL’s operational excellence helped strengthen its share of corporate passengers to 37.8%, according to ABRACORP. The Company’s focus on Customer experience and satisfaction, and excellence in services, has consolidated GOL as the preferred carrier in Brazil, with a market share of 36.4% in the domestic market, according to ANAC.

The Company’s positive view for 2019 is reinforced by recent changes in the Brazilian regulatory environment: the reduction of the ICMS (Value Added) tax on jet fuel in several Brazilian states and governmental actions that promote industry modernization. These factors are beneficial for GOL’s businesses and align the Brazilian industry regulation with international best practices. “Our consolidated business model allows us to be well positioned for growth in demand combined with disciplined capacity and dynamic yield management”, explained Paulo Kakinoff, CEO.

GOL recently expanded its domestic network with the announcement of six new regional routes and the establishment of new regional strategic partnerships. GOL will begin service to the cities of Cascavel, Passo Fundo, Vitória da Conquista and Sinop, in the States of Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, Bahia and Mato Grosso, respectively, and the cities of Franca and Barretos, in the State of São Paulo, now with direct connections to the city of São Paulo. The Company’s new regional strategic partnerships have expanded connectivity in Brazil’s North and Mid-West regions with 21 new destinations for GOL’s Customers.

“We are pleased to announce the expansion of our domestic network. The new destinations will strengthen our competitive position in the State of São Paulo. The initiative adopted by the São Paulo State Government to reduce the ICMS tax rate on jet fuel from 25% to 12% and our new regional strategic partnerships are essential for the expansion of our services, allowing GOL to serve new markets starting on the second semester of 2019”, stated Kakinoff.

GOL also continues focused on the international market expansion, however, with flexibility in our flight network that allows us to adapt to environments with high volatility. Aligned with its number one principle - Safety - the Company was one of the first airlines in the world to ground the 737 MAX-8 prior to receiving any request from a regulatory body.

Since the beginning of its MAX-8 operations in June 2018, GOL operated 2,933 flights, totaling over 12,700 hours, offering absolute safety to Customers. “The MAX-8 will be one of the pillars of our international expansion strategy, reinforcing GOL’s competitive advantage at the lowest costs and offering the best operational efficiency in the Brazilian airline industry. The Company has confidence in the MAX-8 aircraft and has the flexibility to extend the scheduled return of 737 NGs, if necessary. Boeing implemented a comprehensive and multidisciplinary plan to update the MAX-8 and, in a short time frame, our Customers will be able to benefit again from the technology and comfort offered by this aircraft”, stated Kakinoff. During this period impacted by the grounding of the MAX-8, GOL is operating flights from its international hubs in Brasília and Fortaleza to the United States with its NG aircraft.

“The engagement of our 15,000 employees throughout Brazil and overseas led GOL to two important achievements this quarter: (i) recognition as the only Brazilian airline ranked amongst the top 25 companies that Brazilians want to work for, according to the survey conducted by the “Você S/A” magazine and the Institute of Management Foundation (FIA); and (ii) recognition as Top Companies 2019 by Linkedin, as one of the 25 companies that young people dream to build a career at”, said Paulo Kakinoff.

Despite the 16.2% depreciation of the Brazilian real against the US dollar, and cost pressures from the 9.3% increase in the price of jet fuel, GOL recorded positive EBIT for the 11th consecutive quarter. The Company has hedged approximately 62% of its fuel consumption for the remainder of 2019 at an average cost of US$60.

 

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The Company continued its focus on the strengthening of its capital structure, including the amortization of R$147.9 million of its 7th issuance of debentures and the tender offer for 15% of its 2022 Senior Notes. In addition, GOL recently carried out an innovative offering of US$300 million of Exchangeable Senior Notes maturing in 2024. The issuance bears an interest rate of 3.75% per year, reducing the Company’s average interest expense by 50 bps., and an effective conversion price of US$27.75 per ADS, representing a premium of 85% of the market price at the time of issuance. After the exercise of the green shoe option for this transaction, GOL issued another US$45 million in April 2019, increasing the total amount of the Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2024 to US$345 million. “This was the lowest coupon achieved in GOL’s history, which provides evidence of investor confidence in our credit profile and capital structure, and the potential performance and liquidity of our shares”, stated Richard Lark, CFO. In addition, in March 2019, Moody's upgraded GOL’s credit rating to B1, with stable outlook.

“The actions undertaken this quarter improved our liquidity, reduced the weighted average cost of debt and extended the average maturity. The market continues to recognize our credit improvement and is very comfortable with GOL’s risk, as a result of the plan that the Company has implemented over the last few years”, concluded Richard Lark.

Operating and Financial Indicators

Traffic data – GOL (in millions)

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

 RPK GOL – Total

10,625

9,989

6.4%

  RPK GOL – Domestic

9,090

8,694

4.6%

  RPK GOL – International

1,534

1,295

18.5%

 ASK GOL – Total

13,039

12,421

5.0%

  ASK GOL – Domestic

11,021

10,780

2.2%

  ASK GOL – International

2,018

1,641

23.0%

 GOL Load Factor – Total

81.5%

80.4%

1.1 p.p

  GOL Load Factor – Domestic

82.5%

80.7%

1.8 p.p

  GOL Load Factor – International

76.0%

78.9%

-2.9 p.p

Operating data

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

Average Fare (R$)

339

335

1.3%

Revenue Passengers - Pax on board ('000)

8,949

8,362

7.0%

Aircraft Utilization (block hours/day)

12.8

12.9

-0.9%

Departures

63,771

64,449

-1.1%

Total Seats (‘000)

11,150

10,800

3.2%

Average Stage Length (km)

1,156

1,143

1.1%

Fuel Consumption (mm liters)

374

364

2.7%

Full-time Employees (at period end)

14,994

15,043

-0.3%

Average Operating Fleet4

111

111

0.5%

On-time Departures

87.1%

93.7%

-6.8 p.p

Flight Completion

98.2%

97.8%

0.4 p.p

Passenger Complaints (per 1000 pax)

1.41

1.92

-26.8%

Lost Baggage (per 1000 pax)

2.25

2.04

10.5%

Financial data

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

Net YIELD (R$ cents)

28.55

28.02

1.9%

Net PRASK (R$ cents)

23.27

22.53

3.3%

Net RASK (R$ cents)

24.63

23.87

3.2%

CASK (R$ cents)5

20.44

19.52

4.7%

CASK ex-fuel (R$ cents)5

12.80

12.41

3.2%

Breakeven Load Factor5

67.6%

65.8%

1.8 p.p

Average Exchange Rate 1

3.7684

3.2433

16.2%

End of period Exchange Rate 1

3.8967

3.3238

17.2%

WTI (avg. per barrel. US$) 2

54.90

62.89

-12.7%

Price per liter Fuel (R$) 3

2.75

2.51

9.3%

Gulf Coast Jet Fuel (avg. per liter. US$)2

0.49

0.50

-1.2%

 

1. Source: Brazilian Central Bank; 2. Source: Bloomberg; 3. Fuel expenses excluding hedge results and PIS/COFINS credits/liters consumed;   4. Average operating fleet excluding aircraft in sub-leasing and MRO. 5. Excluding non-recurring expenses. *1Q18 results have been restated based on IFRS 16, unaudited. Certain calculations may not match with the information in the quarterly financials due to rounding.

 

 

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Domestic market – GOL

GOL’s domestic supply increased by 2.2%, and demand increased by 4.6% in 1Q19. As a result, the Company’s domestic load factor reached 82.5%, an increase of 1.8 p.p. when compared to 1Q18. GOL transported 8.4 million domestic passengers in the quarter, an increase of 8.4%, when compared with the same period in 2018. The Company is the leader in transported passengers in Brazil’s domestic airline market.

International market - GOL

GOL’s international supply increased by 23.0%, and international demand increased 18.5% in 1Q19 compared to 1Q18. The Company’s international load factor in 1Q19 was 76.0%, a reduction of 2.9 p.p. as new routes continued to mature. During the quarter, GOL transported 0.6 million passengers in the international market, a decrease of 2.4% when compared to the first quarter of 2018.

Volume of Departures and Total seats - GOL

The total volume of GOL departures was 63,771, a decrease of 1.1% in 1Q19 over 1Q18. The total number of seats available to the market was 11.1 million in the first quarter of 2019, increase of 3.2% quarter-over-quarter.

PRASK, Yield and RASK

Net PRASK increased by 3.3% in the quarter when compared to 1Q18, reaching 23.27 cents (R$), driven by a growth in net passenger revenue of 8.4% in the quarter. GOL’s Net RASK was 24.63 cents (R$) in 1Q19, an increase of 3.2% over 1Q18. Net yield increased by 1.9% in 1Q19 over 1Q18, reaching 28.55 cents (R$), principally a consequence of a 1.3% increase in GOL’s average fare.

 

 

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Income statement in IFRS (R$ MM)

Income statement (R$ MM)*

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

Net operating revenues

 3,210.8

 2,964.3

8.3%

  Passenger

 3,033.6

 2,798.9

8.4%

  Cargo and Other

 177.3

 165.4

7.2%

Operating Costs and Expenses

 (2,704.7)

 (2,361.4)

14.5%

  Salaries, wages and benefits

 (573.8)

 (483.7)

18.6%

     Salaries, wages and benefits - Operations

 (463.7)

 (340.5)

36.2%

     Salaries, wages and benefits – Other

 (110.1)

 (143.2)

-23.1%

  Aircraft fuel

 (995.2)

 (884.2)

12.6%

     Taxes on aircraft fuel

 (153.1)

 (134.1)

14.2%

     Aircraft Fuel (ex-taxes)

 (842.1)

 (750.1)

12.3%

  Sales and marketing

 (133.1)

 (127.3)

4.5%

  Landing fees

 (196.6)

 (187.4)

4.9%

  Passenger costs

 (152.1)

 (119.7)

27.1%

  Services Provided

 (149.5)

 (130.2)

14.8%

  Maintenance materials and repairs

 (44.3)

 (110.3)

-59.9%

  Depreciation and amortization

 (405.6)

 (284.7)

42.4%

  Other

 (54.5)

 (33.8)

61.4%

Equity Income

 0.1

 (0.0)

NM

Operating Result (EBIT) 1

 506.2

 602.8

-16.0%

Financial Results

 (401.1)

 (321.6)

24.7%

Interest on loans

 (176.4)

 (165.1)

6.8%

Gains from financial investments

 20.6

 32.9

-37.5%

Exchange and monetary variations

 (90.7)

 (40.2)

125.7%

Derivatives net results

 21.1

 19.4

8.8%

Other expenses (revenues) net

 (175.6)

 (168.6)

4.2%

Income (Loss) before income taxes

 105.1

 281.2

-62.6%

Pre-tax Income Margin

3.3%

9.5%

-6.2 p.p

Income Tax

 (69.9)

 (65.6)

6.6%

  Current income tax

 (40.0)

 (49.3)

-18.8%

  Deferred income tax

 (29.9)

 (16.3)

83.2%

Net income (loss)

 35.2

 215.6

-83.7%

Minority Interest

 67.5

 73.4

-8.0%

Net income (loss) after minority interest

 (32.3)

 142.3

NM

Earnings per Share (EPS) after minority interest R$

 (0.09)

 0.41

NM

Weighted average shares outstanding MM2

 350.0

 348.4

0.5%

Earnings per ADS Equivalent in US$

 (0.05)

 0.25

NM

Weighted average ADSs outstanding MM2

 175.0

 174.2

0.5%

1. Including non-recurring expenses; 2. Excluding effects of stock options and warrants related to exchangeable bond issuances.   *1Q18 results have been restated based on IFRS 16, unaudited. Certain calculations may not match with the information in the quarterly financials due to rounding.

Net revenue

Net revenue in 1Q19 was R$3.2 billion, an increase of 8.3% when compared to 1Q18, mainly due to an increase in the passenger revenues in domestic market and baggage allowance revenues quarter-over-quarter, with RPKs increasing by 6.4%, to 10,625 million in 1Q19. Cargo revenues and other ancillary revenues represented R$177.3 million in 1Q19, 7.2% increase compared to 1Q18.

GOL’s load factor increased by 1.1 p.p. to 81.5% in the quarter, as demand expanded faster than ASK growth. Average fares increased by 1.3%, from R$335 to R$339, driving 1.9% increase in yield.

Operating expenses

CASK increased by 4.7% (excluding non-recurring expenses), from 19.52 cents (R$) in 1Q18 to 20.44 cents (R$), primarily due to a 9.3% increase in the price per liter of jet fuel and a 16.2% depreciation of the Real against the US Dollar. CASK ex-fuel increased 3.2% (excluding non-recurring expenses), mainly due to the termination of the payroll tax relief program, higher depreciation per ASK driven by capitalized maintenance on aircraft components (including engines) and an increase in comparable fleet considering seven new aircraft (four net incremental adds), in addition to higher passenger expenses resulting from the grounding of our 737 MAX-8 fleet.

Breakeven load factor (excluding non-recurring expenses) increased by 1.8 p.p., reaching 67.6% vs. 65.6% in 1Q18, primarily due to operating expense growth in the quarter. The breakdown of the Company’s operating costs and expenses is as follows:

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Operating expenses (R$  MM)*

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

Salaries, wages and benefits

 (573.8)

 (483.7)

18.6%

      Salaries, wages and benefits - Operations

 (463.7)

 (340.5)

36.2%

      Salaries, wages and benefits - Other

 (110.1)

 (143.2)

-23.1%

Aircraft fuel

 (995.2)

 (884.2)

12.6%

      Taxes on aircraft fuel

 (153.1)

 (134.1)

14.2%

      Aircraft Fuel (ex-taxes)

 (842.1)

 (750.1)

12.3%

Sales and marketing

 (133.1)

 (127.3)

4.5%

Landing fees

 (196.6)

 (187.4)

4.9%

Passenger costs

 (152.1)

 (119.7)

27.1%

Services

 (149.5)

 (130.2)

14.8%

Maintenance, materials and repairs

 (44.3)

 (110.3)

-59.9%

Depreciation and amortization

 (405.6)

 (284.7)

42.4%

Other operating expenses

 (54.5)

 (33.8)

61.4%

Total operating expenses

 (2,704.7)

 (2,361.4)

14.5%

Operating expenses ex- fuel

 (1,709.5)

 (1,477.2)

15.7%

Non-recurring expenses

(40.0)

63.8

NM

Operating expenses per ASK (R$ cents)

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

Salaries, wages and benefits

 (4.40)

 (3.89)

13.0%

      Salaries, wages and benefits - Operations

 (3.56)

 (2.74)

29.7%

      Salaries, wages and benefits - Other

 (0.84)

 (1.15)

-26.8%

Aircraft fuel

 (7.63)

 (7.12)

7.2%

      Taxes on aircraft fuel

 (1.17)

 (1.08)

8.8%

      Aircraft Fuel (ex-taxes)

 (6.46)

 (6.04)

6.9%

Sales and marketing

 (1.02)

 (1.02)

-0.4%

Landing fees

 (1.51)

 (1.51)

-0.1%

Passenger costs

 (1.17)

 (0.96)

21.0%

Services

 (1.15)

 (1.05)

9.4%

Maintenance, materials and repairs

 (0.34)

 (0.89)

-61.8%

Depreciation and amortization

 (3.11)

 (2.29)

35.7%

Other operating expenses

 (0.42)

 (0.27)

53.8%

CASK

 (20.74)

 (19.01)

9.1%

CASK¹

 (20.44)

 (19.52)

4.7%

CASK ex-fuel¹

 (12.80)

 (12.41)

3.2%

       

1. Excluding non-recurring expenses. *1Q18 results have been restated based on IFRS 16, unaudited. Certain calculations may not match with the information in the quarterly financials due to rounding.

Aircraft fuel costs per ASK increased by 7.2% compared to 1Q18 to 7.63 cents (R$), mainly due to 9.3% increase in the fuel price per liter.

Salaries, wages and benefits per ASK increased by 13.0% to 4.40 cents (R$) over 1Q18, primarily due to the end of Payroll Tax Relief Program.

Sales and marketing per ASK decreased 0.4% in relation to 1Q18, to 1.02 cent (R$), impacted by incentives directly associated to the increase in revenue, offset by lower advertising costs in 1Q19.

Landing fees per ASK decreased 0.1% compared to 1Q18 to 1.51 cent (R$).

Passenger costs per ASK increased 21.0% to 1.17 cent (R$), due to increased reimbursement of tickets and accommodation costs mostly related to the MAX-8 grounding, and higher ramp service costs.

Services per ASK costs increased 9.4% in relation to 1Q18, to 1.15 cent (R$), mainly due to the significant exchange rate variation impact on international services.

Maintenance materials and repairs per ASK decreased from 0.89 cent (R$) in 1Q18 to 0.34 cent (R$) in 1Q19, due to higher capitalization of rotables and components (including engines) repairs, aligned to the execution of fleet renewal plan.

Depreciation and amortization per ASK increased 35.7% to 3.11 cents (R$), mainly due to the increased capitalized maintenance on the main components of aircraft (including engines) and an increase of depreciation based on the 7 new aircraft (4 net additions) that were incorporated into the fleet.

Other expenses per ASK increased 53.8% in relation to 1Q18, mainly due to comparison base affected by R$81.9 million in gains on aircraft sales which occurred in the year-ago quarter.

 

Operating result

Operating income (EBIT), excluding non-recurring expenses, was R$546.2 million, an increase of 1.3% compared to the same period in 2018. 1Q19 operating margin was 17.0%, decrease of 1.2 p.p. in relation to 1Q18. On a per available seat-kilometer basis, EBIT (excluding non-recurring expenses) was 4.19 cents (R$) in 1Q19, compared to 4.34 cents (R$) in 1Q18.

EBITDA (excluding non-recurring expenses) totaled R$951.8 million, increase of 15.5% over 1Q18. EBITDA margin was 29.6%, 1.9 p.p. higher than 1Q18. The impact of the increase in RASK of 0.76 cent (R$) and the increase in CASK ex-depreciation of 0.91 cent (R$) resulted in an EBITDA per available seat-kilometer of 7.30 cents (R$) in 1Q19, increase of 0.67 cent (R$) compared to 1Q18.

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Operating result

Operating income (EBIT), excluding non-recurring expenses, was R$546.2 million, an increase of 1.3% compared to the same period in 2018. 1Q19 operating margin was 17.0%, decrease of 1.2 p.p. in relation to 1Q18. On a per available seat-kilometer basis, EBIT (excluding non-recurring expenses) was 4.19 cents (R$) in 1Q19, compared to 4.34 cents (R$) in 1Q18.

EBITDA (excluding non-recurring expenses) totaled R$951.8 million, increase of 15.5% over 1Q18. EBITDA margin was 29.6%, 1.9 p.p. higher than 1Q18. The impact of the increase in RASK of 0.76 cent (R$) and the increase in CASK ex-depreciation of 0.91 cent (R$) resulted in an EBITDA per available seat-kilometer of 7.30 cents (R$) in 1Q19, increase of 0.67 cent (R$) compared to 1Q18.

 

EBITDAR Calculation (R$ cents/ASK)

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

Net Revenues

24.63

23.87

3.2%

Operating Expenses¹

 (20.44)

 (19.52)

4.7%

EBIT¹

4.19

 4.34

-3.5%

Depreciation and Amortization

 (3.11)

 (2.29)

35.7%

EBITDA ¹

7.30

 6.63

10.1%

EBITDA Margin¹

29.6%

27.8%

1.9 p.p

1. Excluding non-recurring expenses. *1Q18 results have been restated based on IFRS 16, unaudited. Certain calculations may not match due to rounding.

 

Operating Margins (R$ MM)

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

EBIT1

546.2

539.1

1.3%

EBIT Margin1

17.0%

18.2%

-1.2 p.p

EBITDA1

951.8

823.8

15.5%

EBITDA Margin1

29.6%

27.8%

1.9 p.p

1. Excluding non-recurring expenses. *1Q18 results have been restated based on IFRS 16, unaudited.  Certain calculations may not match due to rounding.

 

EBIT, EBITDA and EBITDAR reconciliation

(R$ MM)*

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

Net income (loss)

 35.2

 215.6

-83.7%

    (-) Income taxes 

 (69.9)

 (65.6)

6.6%

    (-) Net financial result

 (401.1)

 (321.6)

24.7%

EBIT

506.2

 602.8

-16.0%

    (-) Depreciation and amortization

 (405.6)

 (284.7)

42.4%

EBITDA

 911.8

 887.6

2.7%

*In accordance with CVM Instruction 527, the Company presents the reconciliation of EBIT and EBITDA, whereby: EBIT = net income (loss) plus income and social contribution taxes and net financial result; and EBITDA = net income (loss) plus income and social contribution taxes, net financial result, and depreciation and amortization. *1Q18 results have been restated based on IFRS 16, unaudited.  Certain variationcalculations in this report may not match due to rounding

 

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Net financial result

Net financial expense was R$401.1 million, an increase of R$79.5 million compared to 1Q18. Due to the appreciation of the USD in the period, interest expense increased by R$11.3 million versus 1Q18, to R$176.4 million. Derivatives net results were R$1.7 million higher than 1Q18. Exchange and monetary resulted in losses R$90.7 million in 1Q19, compared to losses of R$40.2 million in the same period of 2018.

|   Interest expense totaled R$176.4 million in 1Q19, an increase of 6.8% over 1Q18, mainly due to increased expenses on foreign currency debt obligations from the appreciation of the U.S dollar versus the Brazilian Real in the period.

|   Gains from financial investments totaled R$20.6 million in 1Q19, mainly due to gains on financial investments and investments funds.

|   Net exchange and monetary variation totaled losses of R$90.7 million in 1Q19, due to the 0.6% depreciation of the Brazilian Real vs. US Dollar (final exchange rate for the period), from R$3.87 per dollar as of December 31, 2018 to R$3.90 per dollar as of March 31, 2019.

|   Net result of derivatives was R$21.1 million in 1Q19, in comparison to a result of R$19.4 million in 1Q18, mainly due to the recognition of gains on derivatives related to the Exchangeable Senior Notes.

|   Net result of derivatives was R$21.1 million in 1Q19, in comparison to a result of R$19.4 million in 1Q18, mainly due to the recognition of gains on derivatives related to the Exchangeable Senior Notes. The Company recognized gains of R$49.4 million in 1Q19, related to market-to-market adjustment of the embedded derivative of the Exchangeable Senior Notes.

|   Other financial expenses totaled R$175.6 million in 1Q19, in comparison to a R$168.6 million in 1Q18.

Hedge results

The Company uses hedge accounting for some of its derivative instruments. In 1Q19, GOL registered a net gain of R$9.0 million from hedge operations, a R$21.1 million gains of which was accounted for in the Company’s financial results and R$12.1 million recorded in operating losses.

|   Fuel: fuel hedge operations made through derivative contracts tied to WTI resulted in an operating loss of R$10.3 million and hedge loss of R$7.9 million in financial results in 1Q19.

|   Interest: swap operations to protect the cash flow of future contracted leases, the installments of which are exposed to the volatility of the Libor rate until receiving aircraft, resulted in losses of R$4.9 million in 1Q19.

|   Exchange Rate: The Company recognized an exchange rate hedge gain of R$2.0 million in 1Q19.

Income taxes

Consolidated income tax in the first quarter of 2019 represented an expense of R$69.9 million, compared to an income tax expense of R$65.6 million in 1Q18.

The Company has significant tax assets.  On July 1, 2017, Smiles S.A merged into Smiles Fidelidade S.A and, based on financial projections, recognized an income tax benefit totaling R$161.5 million. GLA has tax credits on net loss carryforwards of approximately R$1.7 billion. The Company (GLAI) has tax credits of R$57.1 million, of which R$55.4 million are related to tax loss carry forwards and R$1.7 million related to temporary differences, with realization supported by GOL’s long-term plan. 

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Operating Subsidiary - Smiles Fidelidade S.A.

Net revenue in 1Q19 decreased by 2.6% to R$240.6 million, compared to R$247.1 million in 1Q18, due to the decrease in redemption and breakage revenue. Operating income was R$165.7 million and operating margin was 68.9%, a decrease of 5.6 p.p. versus the year-ago period. Total net income was R$141.9 million.  The following table is a summary of the results of GOL’s Smiles subsidiary:

Operating Data (billion)

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

Miles Accrual (ex-GOL)

 25.6

 20.2

27.1%

Program Redemptions

 22.4

 18.9

18.5%

Financial Information (R$ million)

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

Gross Revenues (ex-GOL)

583.4

479.4

21.7%

Net Revenues

240.6

247.1

-2.6%

Operating Income

165.7

184.0

-10.0%

    Operating Margin

68.9%

74.5%

-5.6 p.p

Net Income

141.9

155.0

-8.5%

    Net Margin

59.0%

62.7%

-3.7 p.p

Net income and Earnings per Share (EPS)

In 1Q19, the Company reported net loss after minority interests of R$32.3 million, compared to net income of R$142.3 million during 1Q18. The 1Q19 result was impacted by the negative exchange and monetary variation of R$90.7 million, compared to a 1Q18 negative exchange rate and monetary variation of R$40.2 million.

(R$ MM)

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

Net income (loss) before exchange and monetary variations

 125.9

 255.8

-50.8%

Exchange and monetary variations

 (90.7)

 (40.2)

125.7%

Net income (loss)

 35.2

 215.6

-83.7%

Minority Interest

 67.5

 73.4

-8.0%

Net income (loss) after minority interest

 (32.3)

 142.3

NM

Weighted average shares outstanding

 350.0

 348.4

0.5%

EPS in R$ before minority interest

 0.10

 0.62

-83.7%

EPS in R$ after minority interest

 (0.09)

 0.41

NM

EPS in R$ excluding exchange and monetary variations

 0.17

 0.54

-69.0%

Weighted average ADS outstanding

 175.0

 174.2

0.5%

Earnings per ADS in US$ before min. interest

 0.05

 0.38

-86.0%

Earnings per ADS in US$ after min. interest

 (0.05)

 0.25

NM

Earnings per ADS in US$ before exchange and mon. var.

 0.09

 0.33

-73.3%

*1Q18 results have been restated based on IFRS 16, unaudited.

Earnings per share were negative R$0.09 in 1Q19 versus positive R$0.41in the first quarter of 2018. The number of shares used for calculation was 350,025,670 in 1Q19 and 348,378,641 in 1Q18, using an equivalency of 35 common shares per preferred share.

Earnings per ADS were negative US$0.05 in 1Q19 compared to positive US$0.25 in the first quarter of 2018. The weighted average number of ADSs was 175.0 million in 1Q19 and 174.2 million in 1Q18, according to the current ratio of the number of preferred shares per ADS (2:1), set in November/17.

 

Cash Flow

As of March 31, 2019, total liquidity (cash and cash equivalents, cash investments, restricted cash, and accounts receivable) totaled R$3.5 billion, an increase of R$549.7 million when compared to December 31, 2018 and R$421.5 million higher than the same date of the previous year.

Operating activities generated R$253.6 million in 1Q19, mainly due to operating income and actions that improved working capital.

Investment activities consumed a net R$122.8 million in the quarter, mainly due to capitalized engine maintenance of aircraft totaling R$96.4 million. Net cash flow was positive by R$130.8 million for the quarter.

Financing activities in 1Q19 generated R$418.8 million, mainly due to the issuance of the Exchangeable Senior Notes 2024, totaling US$300 million, partially offset by the amortization of the Company’s 7th issue of debentures in the amount of R$147.9 million and R$354.9 million of financial lease payments in 1Q19.

Consolidated Cash Flow Summary (R$ mm) (1)

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

4Q18²

% Var.

Net Income (Loss) for the Period

35.2

220.8

-84.1%

580.2

-93.9%

Adjustment of Non-Cash Items

 817.7

 433.1

88.8%

407.9

100.4%

Net Income (Loss) After Adjusting Non-Cash Items

852.9

 653.9

30.4%

988.2

-13.7%

Net Cash Provided to (Used in) Operating Activities

 253.6

 123.7

105.1%

 802.6

-68.4%

Net Cash Provided to (used in) Investment Activities

(122.8)

 (181.8)

-32.5%

 (484.8)

-74.7%

Net Cash Flow (3)

130.8

(58.1)

NM

317.8

-58.8%

Net Cash used in Financial Activities

418.8

(20.6)

NM

(327.5)

NM

Net Increase (decrease) in Cash, Equivalents and Accounts receivable

549.7

(78.8)

NM

(9.6)

NM

Cash beginning of period

2,126.7

2,250.5

-5.5%

1,933.8

10.0%

Accounts receivable beginning of period

853.3

936.5

-8.9%

1,055.8

-19.2%

Cash end of period

2,705.0

2,096.3

29.0%

2,126.7

27.2%

Accounts receivable

824.7

1,011.9

-18.5%

853.3

-3.4%

Total  Liquidity

3,529.7

3,108.2

13.6%

2,980.0

18.4%

1-     Some items reclassified for clearer presentation.
2-     Includes in 4Q18 part of the restricted cash with deposit in guarantee of hedge margin.
3-     Net Income (Loss) after adjusting Non-Cash Items + cash flow from operating activities + cash flow from investing activities.

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Fleet

Final

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

4Q18

% Var.

B737s

122

118

+4

121

+1

B737-7 NG

24

26

-2

24

0

B737-8 NG

91

92

-1

91

0

B737-8 MAX

7

0

+7

6

+1

 

At the end of 1Q19, GOL’s total fleet was 122 Boeing 737 aircraft comprised of 115 NGs and 7 MAXs. At the end of 1Q18, GOL’s total fleet was 118 Boeing 737-NG aircraft, with 117 aircraft in operation and one aircraft sub-leased to another airline.

The average age of the Company’s fleet was 9.6 years at the end of 1Q19. On March 31, 2019, the Company had 129 firm orders for Boeing 737 MAXs, comprised of 99 737 MAX-8s and 30 737 MAX-10s.

 

Fleet plan

2019

2020E

2021E

>2022E

Total

Operating Fleet (End of the year)

124

128

130

 

 

Aircraft Commitments (R$ million)*

 -

 1,801.8

 5,075.5

 56,715.8

 63,593.0

* Considers aircraft list price.

Liquidity and Indebtedness

As of March 31, 2019, the Company registered total liquidity (total cash, including cash and cash equivalents, financial investments, restricted cash and accounts receivable) of R$3.5 billion, an increase of R$421.5 million versus a year ago. GOL finalized liability management initiatives during the first quarter of 2019, among them: (i) repurchase of 15% of its bond due in 2022, (ii) amortization of R$147.9 million of the 7th issue of debentures, (iii) the issuance of Exchangeable Notes due in 2024. Accounts receivable, consisting mostly of ticket sales via credit card and accounts receivable from travel agencies, totaled R$824.7 million.

In March 2019, GOL's credit rating was upgraded to B1 by Moody's.

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 Liquidity (R$ MM)

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

4Q18

% Var.

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

2,705.0

2,096.3

29.0%

2,126.7

27.2%

Short-Term Accounts Receivable

824.7

1,011.9

-18.5%

853.3

-3.4%

Total Liquidity

3,529.7

3,108.2

13.6%

2,980.0

18.4%

Total Liquidity as % of LTM Net Revenues

          30.3%

23.1%

7.2 p.p

26.1%

4.2 p.p

Indebtedness (R$MM)

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

4Q18

% Var.

  Loans and Financings

1,652.2

1,392.9

18.6%

1,822.5

-9.3%

  Debt Issuance

5,115.9

3,922.7

30.4%

4,270.6

19.8%

  Aircraft Financing

599.7

364.1

64.7%

518.6

15.6%

  Aircraft Rent

6,316.1

5,354.2

18.0%

6,075.7

4.0%

Total Loans and Financings

13,683.9

11,033.9

24.0%

12,687.4

7.9%

Short-Term Debt

2,294.0

1,726.8

32.8%

2,082.5

10.2%

   Debt in US$

514.3

400.4

28.4%

462.9

11.1%

   Debt in BRL

289.8

395.8

-26.8%

289.0

0.3%

Long-Term Debt

11,389.9

9,307.1

22.4%

10,604.9

7.4%

   Debt in US$

2,812.3

2,614.1

7.6%

2,587.7

8.7%

   Debt in BRL

431.3

618.4

-30.3%

578.0

-25.4%

  Perpetual Notes

528.6

440.3

20.1%

525.6

0.6%

Debt and Leverage (R$ MM)

1Q19

1Q18

% Var.

4Q18

% Var.

Gross Debt ex-perpetual notes (R$ MM)

13,155.3

10,593.6

24.2%

12,161.8

8.2%

Cash (R$ MM)

2,705.0

2,096.3

29.0%

2,126.7

27.2%

Net Debt¹ (R$ MM)

10,450.3

8,497.2

23.0%

10,035.1

4.1%

% of debt in foreign currency

94.7%

90.1%

4.6 p.p

93.2%

1.6 p.p

% of debt in Short-Term

16.8%

15.6%

1.1 p.p

16.4%

0.4 p.p

% of debt in Long-Term

83.2%

84.4%

-1.1 p.p

83.6%

-0.4 p.p

Total of Loans and Financings

13,683.9

11,033.9

24.0%

12,687.4

7.9%

- Perpetual notes

528.6

440.3

20.1%

525.6

0.6%

- Cash, equivalents, short-term fin. investments and restricted cash

2,705.0

2,096.3

29.0%

2,126.7

27.2%

= Net Debt (ex-perpetual notes)

10,450.3

8,497.2

23.0%

10,035.1

4.1%

LTM EBITDA

3,187.7

3,163.4

0.8%

3,181.3

0.2%

Net Debt (ex-perpetual notes)/LTM EBITDA

3.3 x

2.7 x

0.6 x

3.2 x

0.1 x

Gross Debt (ex-perpetual notes)¹ / LTM EBITDA

4.1 x

3.3 x

0.8 x

3.8 x

0.3 x

1 - Debt (excluding perpetual notes) / *1Q18 results have been restated based on IFRS 16, unaudited. Certain calculations may not match with the information in the quarterly financials due to rounding.

  

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Loans and financing

GOL improved its liquidity levels, as well as its cost of debt, during 1Q19 despite the 17.2% (end of period) dollar appreciation in the quarter. The Company registered total loans and financings as of March 31, 2019 of R$13.7 billion (including rent payment), an increase of 7.9% versus 4Q18. The net debt/LTM EBITDA ratio (excluding perpetual notes) increased to 3.3x at the end of the period, compared to 3.2x of December 31, 2018. The average maturity of the Company's long-term debt in 1Q19, excluding finance leases and perpetual notes, was 3.8 years. GOL’s average interest rate was stable in 7.68% for local-currency debt, and was reduced to 6.27% for the Dollar-dominated debt, compared to 6.79% in 4Q18.

Financial Debt amortization schedule - 1Q19 (R$ MM)¹

 

 

(1)    As of March 31, 2019, not reflecting the issuance of additional US$45 million in Senior Notes due 2024 in April 2019.

 

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Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Information

GOL is reporting material ESG information of interest to investors according to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standard for the airline industry. The Company takes steps to address the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from its flights and GOL empowers and inspires its customers and crewmembers to offset GHG emissions when they fly. In providing ESG information, GOL intends to encourage a stable, green, transparent marketplace.

The Company continuously looks for ways to become more fuel efficient and embrace efficient technologies. For example, in July 2018, GOL announced a new contract for the acquisition of 15 additional MAX-8 jets, growing its total MAX orders to 135 jets, and the conversion of 30 current MAX-8 orders to 737 MAX-10 jets. This reflects the strategy of reducing operating costs by operating a standardized fleet and cutting fuel burn and the resulting emissions. The 737 MAX-8 consumes 15% less fuel than the 737-800 NG aircraft.

Environmental

1Q19

2018

2017

2016

Fuel

 

 

 

 

   Total Fuel Consumed (GJ x 1000)

13,047

48,935

45,891

46,331

   % Fuel Renewable

0

0

0

0

   Total Fuel Consumed (liters x 1000 /ASK)

28.7

29.2

29.5

30.0

 Fleet

 

 

 

 

   Average age of fleet

9.6

9.5

9.2

8.0

Social

1Q19

2018

2017

2016

Labor Relations

 

 

 

 

    Employee Gender (% Male/Female)

55/45

55/45

55/45

55/45

    Age: Under 30 years (%)

25

29

26

27

            Between 30 and 50 years (%)

64

60

63

63

            Over 50 years (%)

11

11

11

10

    Active workforce under collective-bargaining agreements (%)

100

100

100

100

    Number and duration of strikes and lockout (# days)

0

0

0

0

Customer & Company Behavior

 

 

 

 

    Customer Satisfaction Index (SMS score)

8.11

8.39

8.33

8.24

    On-time Departures (%)

87.1

91.82

94.61

94.77

    Flight Completion (%)

98.2

98.49

98.50

94.20

    Lost Baggage (per 1000 pax)

2.25

2.03

2.06

2.23

Safety

 

 

 

 

    Number of fatalities

0

0

0

0

    Number of governmental enforcement actions and aviation safety

0

0

0

0

Governance

1Q19

2018

2017

2016

Management

 

 

 

 

    Independent Directors (%)

    44

   44

   44

   44

    Participation of woman in command positions (%)

    34

   38

   37

   35

Committees and Policies

 

 

 

 

    Number of Committees: all with independent members included

    5

    5

    5

   5

    Compliance Policy (on IR website)

ü   

ü   

ü   

ü   

    Disclosure of Information and  Securities Trading Policy (IR website)

ü   

ü   

ü   

ü   

Shareholder Meetings

 

 

 

 

    Representation of voting capital at the shareholders meetings (%)

100

100

100

100

 

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Recently adopted accounting standards – IFRS 16

      In January 2016, the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") issued the accounting pronouncement "IFRS 16 - Leases" adopted in Brazil under CPC 06 (R2). The new standard came into effect for annual periods beginning on January 1, 2019.                                                          

      For reference, find below the Company’s quarterly periods income statement for the year of 2018, unaudited, in accordance with IFRS 16:

 

Income statement (R$ MM)*

1Q18

2Q18

3Q18

4Q18

2018

ASK

 12,421.0

 10,672.7

 12,458.2

 12,506.0

 48,057.9

Net operating revenues

 2,964.3

 2,353.8

 2,892.4

 3,200.9

 11,411.4

  Passenger

 2,798.9

 2,146.2

 2,703.2

 2,985.2

 10,633.5

  Cargo and Other

 165.4

 207.6

 189.2

 215.7

 777.9

PRASK

22.5

20.1

21.7

23.9

 22.1

RASK

23.9

22.1

23.2

25.6

 23.7

Operating Costs and Expenses

 (2,361.4)

 (2,181.0)

 (2,548.0)

 (2,392.5)

 (9,482.9)

  Salaries, wages and benefits

 (483.7)

 (410.7)

 (486.8)

 (522.7)

 (1,903.9)

  Aircraft fuel

 (884.2)

 (792.7)

 (1,063.2)

 (1,127.5)

 (3,867.7)

  Sales and marketing

 (127.3)

 (152.7)

 (148.3)

 (153.8)

 (582.0)

  Landing fees

 (187.4)

 (168.1)

 (186.6)

 (201.2)

 (743.4)

  Passenger costs

 (119.7)

 (103.9)

 (122.4)

 (128.1)

 (474.1)

  Services Provided

 (130.2)

 (144.3)

 (160.0)

 (174.2)

 (608.8)

  Maintenance materials and repairs

 (110.3)

 (88.8)

 (89.6)

 (281.6)

 (570.3)

  Depreciation and amortization

 (284.7)

 (299.9)

 (304.2)

 (345.8)

 (1,234.6)

  Other

 (33.8)

 (20.0)

 13.1

 542.4

 501.8

Total CASK

 19.0

 20.4

 20.5

 19.1

 19.7

CASK ex-fuel

 11.9

 13.0

 11.9

 10.1

 11.7

CASK excluding fuel and non-recurring

 12.4

 13.9

 12.7

 15.2

 13.5

Equity Income

 (0.0)

 0.2

 0.2

 -  

 0.4

Operating Result (EBIT)

 602.8

 173.0

 344.6

 808.4

 1,928.8

EBIT Margin

20.3%

7.3%

11.9%

25.3%

16.9%

EBITDA

 887.6

 472.9

 648.8

 1,154.2

 3,163.4

EBITDA Margin

29.9%

20.1%

22.4%

36.1%

27.7%

Financial Results

 (321.6)

 (1,994.1)

 (674.3)

 19.4

 (2,970.6)

Interest on loans

 (165.1)

 (173.1)

 (176.6)

 (195.4)

 (710.2)

Gains from financial investments

 32.9

 35.7

 32.6

 26.1

 127.2

Exchange and monetary variations

 (40.2)

 (1,683.1)

 (426.1)

 377.4

 (1,772.0)

Derivatives net results

 19.4

 (26.3)

 5.4

 (32.4)

 (33.9)

Other expenses (revenues) net

 (168.6)

 (147.2)

 (109.5)

 (156.4)

 (581.7)

Income (Loss) before income taxes

 281.2

 (1,821.1)

 (329.6)

 827.7

 (1,041.8)

Net income (loss)

 215.6

 (1,874.6)

 (433.1)

 753.2

 (1,338.9)

Net income (loss) after minority interest

 142.3

 (1,928.6)

 (533.5)

 675.3

 (1,644.6)

 

*Figures were not reviewed by the independent auditors.

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Outlook

Financial Outlook

2019E

 

2020E

(Consolidated, IFRS)

Previous

Revised

 

Previous

Revised

Total fleet (average)

122 to 125

124 to 127

 

125 to 128

128 to 131

Total operational fleet (average)

117

119

 

120

123

ASKs, System (% change)

6 to 10

7 to 10

 

7 to 10

7 to 10

- Domestic

2 to 4

3 to 4

 

3 to 5

4 to 5

- International

35 to 45

35 to 40

 

10 to 20

25 to 35

Seats, System (% change)

3 to 4

4 to 5

 

1 to 3

4 to 5

Departures, System (% change)

3 to 5

4 to 5

 

1 to 3

4 to 5

Average load factor (%)

79 to 81

79 to 81

 

79 to 81

79 to 81

Ancillary revenues, net1 (R$ bn)

~1.0

~1.0

 

~1.1

~1.1

Total net revenues (R$ billion)

~12.9

~13.0

 

~14.2

~14.5

Non-fuel CASK (R$ cents)

~13

~14

 

~13

~14

Fuel liters consumed (mm)

~1,420

~1,450

 

~1,480

~1,500

Fuel price (R$/liter)

~2.8

~3.0

 

~2.9

~3.1

EBITDA margin (%)

~28

~28

 

~29

~29

EBIT margin (%)

~18

~18

 

~19

~19

Net financial expense2 (R$ billion)

~1.2

~1.2

 

~1.2

~1.2

Pre-tax margin (%)

~10

~10

 

~12

~12

Effective income tax rate (%)

~20

~22

 

~20

~22

Minority interest3 (R$ mm)

~300

~303

 

~330

~334

Capex, net (R$ mm)

~650

~700

 

~600

~650

Net Debt4 / EBITDA (x)

~2.9x

~2.9x

 

~2.4x

~2.4x

Fully-diluted shares out.5 (million)

384

384

 

384

384

EPS, fully diluted (R$)

2.40 to 2.80

1.20 to 1.60

 

2.80 to 3.30

1.80 to 2.30

Fully-diluted ADS out. 5  (million)

192

192

 

192

192

EPADS, fully diluted (US$)

1.30 to 1.50

0.70 to 0.90

 

1.70 to 2.00

1.00 to 1.30

           

(1) Gross revenue of cargo, loyalty, buy-on-board and other ancillary revenues; (2) Excluding currency gains and losses; (3) Source: average of analyst estimates reported on Bloomberg; (4) Excluding perpetual bonds. (5) Includes stock option exercises that may be issued from the stock option program and related to Exchangeable Senior Notes.

 

GOL has hedged approximately 62% of its fuel consumption for the remainder of 2019, at an average cost of US$60.

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Income statement (R$ MM)*

1Q19

 

1Q18

 

% Change

Net operating revenues

 

 

 

 

 

Passenger

 3,033.6

 

 2,798.9

 

8.4%

Cargo and Other

 177.3

 

 165.4

 

7.2%

Total net operating revenues

 3,210.8

 

 2,964.3

 

8.3%

Operating Expenses

     

 

 

Salaries, wages and benefits

 (573.8)

 

 (483.7)

 

18.6%

Aircraft fuel

 (995.2)

 

 (884.2)

 

12.6%

Passenger Costs

 (152.1)

 

 (119.7)

 

27.1%

Sales and marketing

 (133.1)

 

 (127.3)

 

4.5%

Landing fees

 (196.6)

 

 (187.4)

 

4.9%

Services Provided

 (149.5)

 

 (130.2)

 

14.8%

Maintenance materials and repairs

 (44.3)

 

 (110.3)

 

-59.9%

Depreciation and amortization

 (405.6)

 

 (284.7)

 

42.4%

Other

 (54.5)

 

 (33.8)

 

61.4%

Total Operating Expenses

 (2,704.7)

 

 (2,361.4)

 

14.5%

Equity Income

 0.1

 

 (0.0)

 

NM

Operating Income

506.2

 

602.8

 

-16.0%

Financial Income (expense), net

(401.1)

 

  (321.6)

 

24.7%

Income (Loss) before income taxes

 105.1

 

 281.2

 

-62.6%

Current income tax

 (40.0)

 

 (49.3)

 

-18.8%

Deferred income tax

 (29.9)

 

 (16.3)

 

83.2%

Net income (loss) before minority interest

 35.2

 

215.6

 

-83.7%

Smiles’ Minority interest

67.5

 

73.4

 

-8.0%

Net income (loss) after minority interest

 (32.3)

 

 142.3

 

NM

EPS in R$ after minority interest

 (0.09)

 

 0.41

 

NM

Earnings per ADS in US$ after minority interest

 (0.05)

 

 0.25

 

NM

Number of shares at the end of the period MM

 350.0

 

 348.4

 

0.5%

*1Q18 results have been restated based on IFRS 16, unaudited; Breakdown of costs with different methodology in relation to that reported in 1Q18; Certain calculations may not match with the information in the quarterly financials due to rounding.

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet (R$ 000)*

Mar 31, 2019

 

Dec 31, 2018

% Change

ASSETS

 13,735,205

 

 10,378,266

32.3%

Current Assets

 4,047,502

 

 3,310,835

22.3%

Cash and cash equivalents

 1,880,638

 

 826,187

127.6%

Short-term investments

 354,994

 

 478,364

-25.8%

Restricted cash

 352,662

 

 133,391

164.4%

Trade receivables

 824,728

 

 853,328

-3.4%

Inventories

 187,007

 

 180,141

3.8%

Recoverable taxes

 278,338

 

 360,796

-22.9%

Other credits

 169,135

 

 478,628

-64.7%

Non-Current Assets

 9,687,703

 

 7,067,431

37.1%

Deposits

 1,706,075

 

 1,612,295

5.8%

Restricted cash

 116,661

 

 688,741

-83.1%

Recoverable taxes

 97,630

 

 95,873

1.8%

Deferred taxes

 91,358

 

 73,822

23.8%

Derivatives

 82,767

 

 -  

NM

Investments

 1,255

 

 1,177

6.6%

Property, plant and equipment

 5,809,588

 

 2,818,057

106.2%

Intangible assets

 1,782,369

 

 1,777,466

0.3%

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 13,735,205

 

 10,378,266

32.3%

Current Liabilities

 7,510,750

 

 7,200,556

4.3%

Short-term debt

 1,098,101

 

 1,103,206

-0.5%

Rent Payment

 1,195,907

 

 255,917

NM

Suppliers

 1,241,680

 

 1,403,815

-11.5%

Suppliers – Forfaiting

 326,435

 

 365,696

-10.7%

Salaries

 402,910

 

 368,764

9.3%

Taxes payable

 100,118

 

 111,702

-10.4%

Landing fees

 594,546

 

 556,300

6.9%

Advance ticket sales

 1,337,812

 

 1,673,987

-20.1%

Mileage program

 872,886

 

 826,284

5.6%

Advances from customers

 60,764

 

 169,967

-64.2%

Provisions

 86,011

 

 70,396

22.2%

Derivatives

 88,186

 

 195,444

-54.9%

Other current liabilities

 105,394

 

 99,078

6.4%

Non-Current Liabilities

 12,876,034

 

 7,683,061

67.6%

Long-term debt

 6,269,667

 

 5,340,601

17.4%

Rent Payment

 5,120,201

 

 656,228

NM

Suppliers

 88,365

 

 120,137

-26.4%

Provisions

 834,702

 

 829,198

0.7%

Mileage program

 217,319

 

 192,569

12.9%

Deferred taxes

 277,673

 

 227,290

22.2%

Taxes payable

 6,199

 

 54,659

-88.7%

Derivatives

 21,523

 

 214,218

-90.0%

Other noncurrent liabilities

 40,385

 

 48,161

-16.1%

Shareholders' Equity

 (6,651,579)

 

 (4,505,351)

47.6%

Capital Stock

 2,947,201

 

 2,942,612

0.2%

Shares to Issue

 512

 

 2,818

-81.8%

Treasury shares

 (126)

 

 (126)

0.0%

Capital reserves

 88,476

 

 88,476

0.0%

Equity valuation adjustment

 (243,203)

 

 (500,022)

-51.4%

Share-based payments reserve

 120,970

 

 117,413

3.0%

Gain on change in investments

 759,335

 

 759,984

-0.1%

Accumulated losses

 (10,864,951)

 

 (8,396,567)

29.4%

Non-controlling interests

 540,207

 

 480,061

12.5%

 

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*The figures for March 2019 are presented in IFRS16 and for ​​December 2018 in IFRS15.

 

Consolidated Cash Flow (R$000)

1Q19

 

    1Q18

 

% Change

Net Income (loss) for the period

 35,206

 

 220,837

 

-84.1%

Adjustment to reconcile net profit/loss to net cash

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 405,577

 

 150,568

 

169.4%

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 (6,986)

 

 (988)

 

NM

Provisions for legal proceedings

 47,103

 

 72,531

 

-35.1%

Provision for inventory obsolescence

 22

 

 1,512

 

-98.5%

Deferred taxes

 29,861

 

 16,299

 

83.2%

Equity results

 (78)

 

 19

 

NM

Share-based payments

 3,941

 

 4,735

 

-16.8%

Exchange and monetary variations, net

 132,817

 

 18,311

 

NM

Interest on debt, financial lease and other liabilities

 260,297

 

 168,551

 

54.4%

Unrealized hedge results

 (9,030)

 

 (16,086)

 

-43.9%

Provision for profit sharing

 2,392

 

 15,157

 

-84.2%

Write-off of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

 2,196

 

 2,500

 

-12.2%

Other provisions

 (50,458)

 

 -  

 

NM

Adjusted net income

 852,860

 

 653,946

 

30.4%

Changes in  operating assets and liabilities:

  

 

 

 

 

Trade receivables

 36,102

 

 (73,669)

 

NM

Short-term investments

 93,502

 

 10,904

 

NM

Inventories

 (6,888)

 

 (3,935)

 

75.0%

Deposits

 (41,212)

 

 2,426

 

NM

Suppliers

 (227,717)

 

 (143,270)

 

58.9%

Suppliers - Forfaiting

 (35,549)

 

 342,060

 

NM

Advance ticket sales

 (336,175)

 

 (422,652)

 

-20.5%

Mileage program

 71,352

 

 (20,420)

 

NM

Advances from customers

 (109,203)

 

 59,940

 

NM

Salaries

 31,754

 

 1,003

 

NM

Landing fees

 38,246

 

 (107,990)

 

NM

Taxes payable

 (38,485)

 

 44,821

 

NM

Derivatives

 (64,197)

 

 12,086

 

NM

Provisions

 (38,287)

 

 (48,089)

 

-20.4%

Operational leases

 -  

 

 19,876

 

NM

Other assets (liabilities)

 391,121

 

 (70,974)

 

NM

Interest paid

 (189,624)

 

 (150,591)

 

25.9%

Income taxes paid

 (21,559)

 

 (53,805)

 

-59.9%

Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities

 406,041

 

 51,667

 

NM

Related party transactions

 29,868

 

 (320,408)

 

NM

Short-term investments of Smiles

 345,801

 

 (25,117)

 

NM

      Advances for property, plant and equipment acquisition

 (2,131)

 

 (11,373)

 

-81.3%

      Acquisition of Property, plant and equipment

 (99,901)

 

 (162,448)

 

-38.5%

Acquisition of Intangible assets

 (20,782)

 

 (8,022)

 

159.1%

Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities

 252,855

 

 (527,368)

 

NM

Loan funding

 1,208,246

 

 604,571

 

99.9%

Loan funding and exchange offer costs

 (48,829)

 

 (10,742)

 

NM

Loan payments

 (228,289)

 

 (37,751)

 

NM

Senior Notes early redemption

 (50,320)

 

 (531,907)

 

-90.5%

Lease payments

 (354,926)

 

 (52,970)

 

NM

Capped call

 (102,055)

 

 -  

 

NM

Dividends and interest equity paid to non-controlling interest

 (7,371)

 

 -  

 

NM

Capital increase

 4,589

 

 1,500

 

205.9%

Capital increase of non-controlling shareholders

 106

 

 875

 

-87.9%

Shares to Issue

 (2,306)

 

 5,799

 

NM

Net cash used in financing activities

 418,845

 

 (20,625)

 

NM

Foreign exchange variation on cash held in foreign currencies

 (23,290)

 

 1,910

 

NM

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 1,054,451

 

 (494,416)

 

NM

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the quarter

 826,187

 

 1,026,862

 

-19.5%

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter

 1,880,638

 

 532,446

 

253.2%

 

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Glossary of industry terms

|        AIRCRAFT LEASING: an agreement through which a company (the lessor), acquires a resource chosen by its client (the lessee) for subsequent rental to the latter for a determined period.

|        AIRCRAFT UTILIZATION: the average number of hours operated per day by the aircraft.

|        AVAILABLE SEAT KILOMETERS (ASK): the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of kilometers flown.

|        AVAILaBLE FREIGHT TONNE KILOMETER (AFTK):  cargo capacity in tonnes multiplied by number of kilometers flown.

|        AVERAGE STAGE LENGTH: the average number of kilometers flown per flight.

|        BLOCK HOURS: the time an aircraft is in flight plus taxiing time.

|        BREAKEVEN LOAD FACTOR: the passenger load factor that will result in passenger revenues being equal to operating expenses.

|        BRENT: oil produced in the North Sea, traded on the London Stock Exchange and used as a reference in the European and Asian derivatives markets.

|        CHARTER: a flight operated by an airline outside its normal or regular operations.

|        EBITDAR: earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and rent. Airlines normally present EBITDAR, since aircraft leasing represents a significant operating expense for their business.

|        FREIGHT LOAD FACTOR (FLF): percentage of cargo capacity that is actually utilized (calculated dividing FTK by AFTK)

|        FREIGHT TONNE KILOMETERS (FTK):  weight of revenue cargo in tonnes multiplied by number of kilometers flown by such tonnes.

|        LESSOR: the party renting a property or other asset to another party, the lessee.

|        LOAD FACTOR: the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized (calculated by dividing RPK by ASK).

|        LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS: long-distance flights (in GOL’s case. flights of more than four hours’ duration).

|        OPERATING COST PER AVAILABLE SEAT KILOMETER (CASK): operating expenses divided by the total number of available seat kilometers.

|        OPERATING COST PER AVAILABLE SEAT KILOMETER EX-FUEL (CASK EX-FUEL): operating cost divided by the total number of available seat kilometers excluding fuel expenses.

|        OPERATING REVENUE PER AVAILABLE SEAT KILOMETER (RASK): total operating revenue divided by the total number of available seat kilometers.

|        PASSENGER REVENUE PER AVAILABLE SEAT KILOMETER (PRASK): total passenger revenue divided by the total number of available seat kilometers.

|        REVENUE PASSENGERS: the total number of passengers on board who have paid more than 25% of the full flight fare.

|        REVENUE PASSENGER KILOMETERS (RPK): the sum of the products of the number of paying passengers on a given flight and the length of the flight.

|        SALE-LEASEBACK: a financial transaction whereby a resource is sold and then leased back, enabling use of the resource without owning it.

|        SLOT: the right of an aircraft to take off or land at a given airport for a determined period of time.

|        SUB-LEASE: an arrangement whereby a lessor in a rent agreement leases the item rented to a fourth party.

|        TOTAL CASH: the sum of cash, financial investments and short and long-term restricted cash.

|        WTI Barrel: West Texas Intermediate – the West Texas region, where US oil exploration is concentrated. Serves as a reference for the US petroleum byproduct markets.

|        Yield pEr PASSENGER KILOMETER: the average value paid by a passenger to fly one kilometer.

 

 

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About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (“GOL”)

GOL serves more than 33 million passengers annually. With Brazil's largest network, GOL offers customers more than 750 daily flights to 72 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 15 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 15,000 highly skilled aviation professionals and operates a fleet of 120 Boeing 737 aircraft, delivering Brazil's top on-time performance and an industry leading 18 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.

Disclaimer

 

This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the prospects of the business, estimates for operating and financial results, and those related to growth prospects of GOL, as well as the expected impact of the recently issued accounting standard IFRS 16. These are merely estimates and projections and, as such, are based exclusively on the expectations of GOL’s management. Such forward-looking statements depend, substantially, on external factors, in addition to the risks disclosed in GOL’s filed disclosure documents and are, therefore, subject to change without prior notice.

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”, ”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.

          Contacts

E-mail: ri@voegol.com.br

Phone: +55 (11) 2128-4700

Website: www.voegol.com.br/ir

 

 

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SIGNATURE
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
Date: April 30, 2019

 
GOL LINHAS AÉREAS INTELIGENTES S.A.
By:

/S/ Richard Freeman Lark Junior


 
Name: Richard Freeman Lark Junior
Title:   Investor Relations Officer
 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates offuture economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will a ctually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.