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Republic Airways Holdings Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results
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Republic Airways Holdings Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: RJET) today reported operating revenues of $320.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, an 18.2% decrease, compared to $391.4 million for the same period last year. The Company reported net income of $14.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, compared to $28.4 million reported in the prior year’s second quarter. The Company also reported earnings per diluted share of $0.41, compared to $0.81 for the same period last year. Last year’s results included a one-time gain on the settlement of interest rate swap transactions of $6.0 million, net of tax, or $0.17 per diluted share.
Second Quarter Financial Highlights
Excluding
reimbursement from our partners for fuel expense, regional airline
service revenues decreased 0.9% for the second quarter of 2009. The
effect on revenue of the 8.5% decrease in block hours compared to the
prior year was mostly offset by a shift in the mix of flying toward
larger jets.
Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2009, including interest expense but excluding fuel charges, of $272.7 million, increased approximately 6.0% from $257.2 million for the same quarter of 2008. Operating cost per ASM (CASM), including interest expense but excluding fuel, increased to 8.03¢ for the second quarter of 2009, from 7.50¢ for the same quarter of 2008.
During the quarter, the Company removed twelve 50-seat aircraft from its Continental operations. Of these, nine CRJ aircraft are being returned to their lessor and three E145 aircraft will be subleased offshore or placed into the Midwest Airlines operation. The Company also placed one E135 aircraft back into service that was previously held for sale. At June 30, 2009, the Company’s operational fleet consisted of 210 aircraft.
Balance Sheet Information
At
June 30, 2009 the Company had $97.4 million in unrestricted cash and
cash equivalents compared to $129.7 million as of December 31, 2008. The
Company’s long-term debt decreased to $2.22 billion as of June 30, 2009,
compared to $2.28 billion at December 31, 2008. All of the Company’s
long-term debt is at fixed interest rates and is secured by the
aircraft. The Company has significant long-term lease obligations for
aircraft that are classified as operating leases and are not reflected
as liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. At a 7.0%
discount factor, the present value of these lease obligations was
approximately $650 million as of June 30, 2009 compared to approximately
$685 million reported as of December 31, 2008
Business Developments
On
June 22, 2009, the Company announced that it has agreed to be the equity
sponsor of Frontier Airlines’ plan of reorganization. The plan would
allow Republic to purchase 100% of the equity in the reorganized company
for $108.75 million. The proposed plan provides for general unsecured
creditors to receive $28.75 million in cash. An additional $40 million
of the sale proceeds would be applied as repayment of the outstanding
DIP loan. The plan remains subject to certain closing conditions as well
as conditions of the bankruptcy process which include an open auction
process. The auction process is expected to conclude in August 2009.
On June 23, 2009, the Company announced that it reached agreement with TPG Capital, a Fort Worth, Texas-based private equity firm to acquire 100% of the equity of Midwest Airlines. Consideration will be $6 million in cash and a $25 million, five-year note, which may be converted to RJET stock at $10 per share. In addition to the 12 E170 aircraft currently operated for Midwest, the Company expects to operate nine 99-seat E190 aircraft and twelve 37-50 seat aircraft, all of which will be placed into service between July 2009 and January 2010. The E190 aircraft will be sourced on short-term leases and the 37-50 seat aircraft will be sourced from the Company's existing fleet of aircraft or on short-term leases through a third party lessor.
On July 10, 2009 the Company invested $7.5 million of cash in Mokulele Airlines, increasing our investment from 55% to approximately 89% of Mokulele’s common stock.
Corporate Information
Republic
Airways Holdings, based in Indianapolis, Indiana is an airline holding
company that owns Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle
America. The airlines offer scheduled passenger service on approximately
1,200 flights daily to 92 cities in 36 states, Canada, Mexico and
Jamaica through airline services agreements with seven U.S. airlines.
All of the airlines' flights are operated under their airline partner
brand, such as AmericanConnection, Continental Express, Delta
Connection, United Express, Midwest Connect, Mokulele Airlines and US
Airways Express. The airlines currently employ approximately 4,500
aviation professionals and operate 210 aircraft.
The Company will conduct a telephone briefing to discuss its second quarter results tomorrow, July 30th, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. For those wishing to participate please call 866-271-6130 and for international calls please dial 617-213-8894, the passcode is 97364899. A live Webcast of this briefing will also be available online at www.rjet.com - investor relations.
Additional Information
In
addition to historical information, this release contains
forward-looking statements. Republic Airways may, from time-to-time,
make written or oral forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements
encompass Republic Airways’ beliefs, expectations, hopes or intentions
regarding future events. Words such as "expects," "intends," "believes,"
"anticipates," "should," "likely" and similar expressions identify
forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included in
this release are made as of the date hereof and are based on information
available to Republic Airways as of such date. Republic Airways assumes
no obligation to update any forward-looking statement. Actual results
may vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated,
projected or expected for a number of reasons, including, among others,
the risks discussed in our Form 10-K and our other filings made with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated
into this release by reference.
REPUBLIC AIRWAYS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars and Shares in Thousands, Except per Share Amounts) | ||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||
Financial Highlights | Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | Change | 2009 | 2008 | Change | |||||||||||||
OPERATING REVENUES | ||||||||||||||||||
Regional airline services | $ | 310,343 | $ | 387,015 | -19.8% | $ | 632,055 | $ | 746,560 | -15.3% | ||||||||
Other | 9,619 | 4,357 | 120.8% | 13,212 | 8,695 | 52.0% | ||||||||||||
Total operating revenues | 319,962 | 391,372 | -18.2% | 645,267 | 755,255 | -14.6% | ||||||||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||||
Wages and benefits | 65,992 | 65,365 | 1.0% | 130,582 | 128,729 | 1.4% | ||||||||||||
Aircraft fuel | 28,586 | 100,584 | -71.6% | 60,702 | 182,361 | -66.7% | ||||||||||||
Landing fees | 18,510 | 15,915 | 16.3% | 35,408 | 29,745 | 19.0% | ||||||||||||
Aircraft and engine rent | 30,205 | 33,936 | -11.0% | 61,808 | 67,896 | -9.0% | ||||||||||||
Maintenance and repair | 46,054 | 40,620 | 13.4% | 92,635 | 79,093 | 17.1% | ||||||||||||
Insurance and taxes | 6,803 | 6,240 | 9.0% | 13,282 | 12,040 | 10.3% | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 37,709 | 32,590 | 15.7% | 73,604 | 63,483 | 15.9% | ||||||||||||
Goodwill impairment | - | - | NM | 13,335 | - | NM | ||||||||||||
Other | 32,465 | 30,361 | 6.9% | 65,506 | 60,334 | 8.6% | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 266,324 | 325,611 | -18.2% | 546,862 | 623,681 | -12.3% | ||||||||||||
OPERATING INCOME | 53,638 | 65,761 | -18.4% | 98,405 | 131,574 | -25.2% | ||||||||||||
NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE) | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (34,950) | (32,175) | 8.6% | (70,384) | (62,810) | 12.1% | ||||||||||||
Other — net |
4,894 |
12,624 | -61.2% | 7,639 | 9,889 | -22.8% | ||||||||||||
Total non-operating income (expense) | (30,056) | (19,551) | 53.7% | (62,745) | (52,921) | 18.6% | ||||||||||||
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 23,582 | 46,210 | -49.0% | 35,660 | 78,653 | -54.7% | ||||||||||||
INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 12,112 | 17,779 | -31.9% | 22,030 | 30,071 | -26.7% | ||||||||||||
NET INCOME INCLUDING NCI | 11,470 | 28,431 | -59.7% | 13,630 | 48,582 | -71.9% | ||||||||||||
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to NCI | (2,647) | - | NM | (2,647) | - | NM | ||||||||||||
NET INCOME | 14,117 | 28,431 | -50.3% | 16,277 | 48,582 | -66.5% | ||||||||||||
PER SHARE, BASIC | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.82 | -50.0% | $ | 0.48 | $ | 1.37 | -65.0% | ||||||||
PER SHARE, DILUTED | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.81 | -49.4% | $ | 0.48 | $ | 1.36 | -64.7% | ||||||||
Weighted Average Common Shares | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 34,205 | 34,855 | -1.9% | 34,194 | 35,546 | -3.8% | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 34,205 | 34,978 | -2.2% | 34,194 | 35,697 | -4.2% | ||||||||||||
Unaudited Operating Highlights | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Highlights | Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | Change | 2009 | 2008 | Change | |||||||||||||||||
Regional airline services revenue, excluding fuel (000) | $ | 283,771 | $ | 286,431 | -0.9% | $ | 573,367 | $ | 564,199 | 1.6% | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses, plus interest and excluding fuel (000) | $ | 272,688 | $ | 257,202 | 6.0% | $ | 556,545 | $ | 504,131 | 10.4% | ||||||||||||
Passengers carried | 5,137,890 | 5,092,277 | 0.9% | 9,571,699 | 9,534,014 | 0.4% | ||||||||||||||||
Revenue passenger miles (000) | 2,608,360 | 2,640,386 | -1.2% | 4,865,462 | 4,937,097 | -1.5% | ||||||||||||||||
Available seat miles (000) | 3,395,236 | 3,426,922 | -0.9% | 6,719,607 | 6,667,244 | 0.8% | ||||||||||||||||
Passenger load factor | 76.8% | 77.0% | -0.2 pts | 72.4% | 74.1% | -1.7 pts | ||||||||||||||||
Cost per available seat mile, including interest expense (cents) | 8.87 | 10.44 | -15.0% | 9.19 | 10.30 | -10.8% | ||||||||||||||||
Cost per available seat mile, including interest, but excluding fuel expense and goodwill impairment charge (cents) | 8.03 | 7.50 | 7.1% | 8.08 | 7.56 | 6.9% | ||||||||||||||||
Operating Aircraft at period end: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
37-50 seat aircraft | 80 | 115 | -30.4% | 80 | 115 | -30.4% | ||||||||||||||||
70+ seat aircraft | 130 | 113 | 15.0% | 130 | 113 | 15.0% | ||||||||||||||||
Block hours | 176,705 | 193,091 | -8.5% | 355,140 | 381,915 | -7.0% | ||||||||||||||||
Departures | 105,589 | 109,191 | -3.3% | 210,281 | 214,196 | -1.8% | ||||||||||||||||
Average daily utilization of each aircraft (hours) | 9.7 | 10.4 | -6.7% | 9.7 | 10.3 | -5.8% | ||||||||||||||||
Average length of aircraft flight (miles) | 486 | 513 | -5.3% | 487 | 514 | -5.3% |
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