Continued expansion in the B737 segment with a 21 percent growth in revenue Q3
year-on-year
July - September in brief
* Revenue TSEK 330 940 (272 679)
* Performed flights 6 822 (6 056)
* EBITDA TSEK 44 033 (42 661)
* Income before tax TSEK 3 526 (1 450)
* Net income for the period TSEK 1 409 (1 917)
* Earnings per share SEK 0,05 (0,07)
* Cash flow from operating activities TSEK 54 492 (22 846)
Comments by the CEO
"West Atlantic's third quarter performance resulted in an income before tax of
TSEK 3 526 (1 450) and an EBITDA of TSEK 44 033 (42 661). The cash flow from
operating activities amounted to TSEK 54 492 (22 846), indicating a continuously
solid operational performance. The Group's financial position remains basically
unchanged and planned investments in the aircraft fleet will continue during
2014 and 2015.
Revenue for the quarter increased by 21 per cent Q3 year-on-year indicating a
continued solid growth for the Group. The increase in revenue derives primarily
from additional B737 operations.
Operational factors reported during Q2 continued to reduce profitability during
Q3 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. The most notable still being
the introduction issues with the B737-400 aircraft type. This, combined with
delivery issues with the first aircraft, left it grounded for the period April -
September. Due to this situation and to meet its contractual commitments, West
Atlantic was forced to subcharter capacity from other operators. However, the
aircraft is now deployed in the EU network and an increase in contribution from
this operation is expected going forward. The delayed start of B767 operation
has further contributed to lower overall profitability.
The aircraft fleet expanded with one B737-300, delivered in September. The
aircraft will primarily be deployed for peak and ad-hoc charter operations but
will also be utilised as a spare aircraft for heavy maintenance as West Atlantic
has reached a sizeable fleet in the B737 segment.
In scheduled air cargo traffic, the Group looks forward to the peak season of Q4
and has further secured additional short-term holiday peak operations for the
existing fleet. Combined with the deployment of the B737-400, the final quarter
of 2014 should reflect an increase in fleet utilisation and profitability for
the period." - says Gustaf Thureborn, CEO & Group president.
West Atlantic traffic statistics Q3, 2014
2014 2013
|
Q3 YTD| Q3 YTD
|
Jul - Sep Jan-Sep|Jul - Sep Jan-Sep
-------------------------------------------+-----------------
Performed flights 6 822 19 387| 6 056 17 623
|
Regularity (target >99%) 98,4% 98,9 %| 98,7% 99,2%
|
Number of hours flown 7 012 20 205| 6 692 19 354
|
Scheduled destinations 49 49| 42 42
West Atlantic financial calendar for fiscal year 2014
Interim report Q4 (October - December)
February 26(th), 2015
Annual report 2014 (January - December)
April 28(th), 2015
All reports are available in Swedish and English and can be found on the West
Atlantic webpage. The reports can also be ordered electronically via
investor.relations@westatlantic.eu.
Gothenburg 2014-11-27
Gustaf Thureborn
CEO and president
West Atlantic discloses the information contained in this interim report
pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Swedish Financial
Instrument Trading Act.
Contact
For further information please contact:
West Atlantic AB (publ)
CEO Gustaf Thureborn
Telephone: +46 10 - 452 95 07 E-mail: gustaf.thureborn@westatlantic.eu
About West Atlantic Group
West Atlantic Group is a European dedicated cargo airline specialised in mail
and express freight. Developing from many years' experience the Group can offer
its customers customised efficient solutions for airfreight services,
maintenance and airworthiness services and aircraft leasing.
West Atlantic AB (publ) Org. no: 556503-6083
Box 5433, SE-402 29 Gothenburg, Sweden
Phone: +46 (0) 10 - 452 95 00
Contact Email: info@westatlantic.eu
Investor Relations: investor.relations@westatlantic.eu
Webpage: www.westatlantic.eu
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West Atlantic AB (publ): Financial Interim Report January - September 2014, published
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