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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 August, 2005

(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)
 


Rua Tamoios, 246
Jardim Aeroporto
04630-000 São Paulo, São Paulo
Federative Republic of Brazil
(Address of Regristrant's principal executive offices)



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GOL Reports Net Revenues of R$562mm and EPS of R$0.38 for 2Q05
Brazil’s Low-fare, Low-cost Airline Reports 15% increase in Earnings per ADS

São Paulo, August 02, 2005 – GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4), Brazil’s low-fare, low-cost airline, today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2005 (2Q05). The following financial and operating information, unless otherwise indicated, is presented pursuant to US GAAP and in Brazilian reais (R$), and comparisons refer to the second quarter of 2004 (2Q04). Additionally, financial statements in BR GAAP are made available at the end of this release.

IR Contact     OPERATING & FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 
Email: ri@golnaweb.com.br         
Tel: (55 11) 5033-4393     
Net income for the quarter was R$73.4mm (US$ 29.6mm), representing a 13.1% net margin. Earnings per share (EPS), at R$0.38 (US$ 0.31 per ADS), were in line with Street estimates. 

IR Website: www.voegol.com.br/ir     
     
     
EBITDAR increased by 6.0% to R$155.7mm, representing an EBITDAR margin of 27.7%. Fuel-neutral operating income increased by 38% to R$127.7mm, representing a fuel-neutral EBIT margin of 22.7%. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments amounted to R$942.8mm. GOL now has one of the lowest total debt (including total off-balance minimum lease payments) to total capitalization ratios in the airline industry worldwide. 
2Q05 Earnings Results     
Webcasts     
     
Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2005     
Times:     
> In English (US GAAP)    
10:30 a.m. US EST     
11:30 a.m. Brasília Time     
Revenue passenger kilometers increased 57.3% from 1,423 million in 2Q04 to 2,239 million in 2Q05. Available seat kilometers increased 49.4% from 2,065 million in 2Q04 to 3,086 million in 2Q05. Average load factor increased 3.7 percentage points to 72.6% while average yields decreased 11.0% to 23.40 cents (R$) resulting in a decrease in RASK of 2% to 18.22 cents (R$). Net revenues totaled R$562.2mm, representing growth of 45.8%. GOL’s domestic regular air transportation market-share at the end of 2Q05 was 29%. 
Tel: +1 (973) 582-2757     
Replay: +1 (973) 341-3080     
Code: 6267630 or GOL     
> In Portuguese (US GAAP)    
11:30 a.m. US EST     
12:30 p.m. Brasília Time     
Tel.: +55 (11) 2101-1490     
Replay: +55 (11) 2101-1490     
Código: GOL     
     
Completion of scheduled flights and on-time arrivals averaged 97% and 98%, respectively. Passenger complaints and lost baggage per 1,000 passengers averaged 0.44 and 0.91, respectively. GOL’s website accounted for 78% of total ticket sales during the quarter. 
APIMEC Presentation to     
Analysts and Investors     
     
Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2005     
Time: 9:00 a.m.     
     
In 2Q05, GOL inaugurated one new destination: Sao Jose do Rio Preto. During 2H05, GOL plans to add regular service to Boa Vista, Brazil; Santa Cruz de La Sierra, Bolivia; Montevideo, Uruguay; and Asunción, Paraguay. 
Local:     
BOVESPA Auditorium     
Rua XV de Novembro, 275, 1st Floor     
Downtown São Paulo     
     
Four leased Boeing 737 NG aircraft were added during 2Q05, increasing the fleet size to 34 aircraft. Eight more leased aircraft will join the fleet in 2H05. GOL finished July with a total of 36 aircraft in its fleet. 
   
   
   

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On April 27, 2005, GOL successfully priced a US$236 million follow-on share offering, including the over-allotment option. GOL sold 7,725,811 primary shares (3,862,905 ADS equivalents) and AIG Capital Partners sold 9,179,189 secondary shares (4,589,595 ADS equivalents). As a result of the offering, GOL’s free float increased to 26.1% of total shares outstanding. 
 
In May 2005, GOL’s PN shares were included in the IBr-X Index (0.67% weight, 28th ranking) and MSCI Indices (Brazil – 0.44% weight, Latin America – 0.22% weight, Emerging Markets – 0.06% weight), reflecting the liquidity of GOL’s shares on the Brazilian stock exchange. 
 
In July 2005, GOL signed an agreement with Amadeus for the distribution of GOL’s flight and fare information to over 67,000 travel agencies in 217 markets around the world. GOL also announced a potential partnership with ITA of Mexico to create a low-cost carrier in the Mexican market. Additionally, GOL advanced in its plans to construct a new 182,214 square foot Aircraft Maintenance Center at Confins Airport in Minas Gerais, expected to be in operation by early 2006 at a cost of R$30.5mm. 
 
On July 25, 2005, GOL increased the size of its Boeing aircraft purchase order to 101 aircraft. GOL exercised 30 additional purchase options for 737-800 Next Generation aircraft, to be delivered between 2008 and 2012, increasing the number of firm orders to 60 aircraft. GOL also increased its purchase options to 41. 
 
In recent months, GOL received recognition for its excellence among the world’s airlines. GOL was named Aviation Week & Space Technology´s #1 airline in its annual worldwide competitiveness survey, in the category of airlines with revenues under one billion dollars. The GOL brand was ranked the eighth most valuable Brazilian brand (valued at US$326 million) in Isto É Dinheiro magazine’s annual study conducted by Interbrand. Also, GOL was recognized as the most profitable airline in the world in Europe’s Airline Business annual survey. 

Financial & Operating Highlights
(US GAAP)
  2Q05    2Q04    %
Change 
  1Q05    %
Change 
         
         
RPKs (mm)   2,239    1,423    57.3%    2,002    11.8% 
ASKs (mm)   3,086    2,065    49.4%    2,728    13.1% 
Load Factor    72.6%    68.9%    3.7 pp    73.4%    -0.8 pp 
Passenger Revenue per ASK (R$ cents)   17.0    18.1    -6.1%    20.7    -17.9% 
Operating Revenue per ASK (R$ cents) (“RASK”)   18.2    18.7    -2.4%    21.6    -15.6% 
Operating Cost per ASK (R$ cents) (“CASK”)   15.5    14.2    9.0%    15.1    2.4% 
Operating Cost ex-fuel per ASK (R$ cents)   9.2    9.5    -2.7%    9.7    -5.2% 
Breakeven Load Factor    61.6%    54.0%    7.6 pp    51.3%    10.3 pp 
Net Revenues (R$ mm)   562.2    385.5    45.8%    589.2    -4.6% 
EBITDAR (R$ mm)   155.7    146.9    6.0%    236.0    -34.0% 
EBITDAR Margin    27.7%    38.1%    -10.4 pp    40.1%    -12.4 pp 
Operating Income (R$ mm)   85.0    92.8    -8.4%    177.3    -52.1% 
Operating Margin    15.1%    24.0%    -8.9 pp    30.1%    -15.0 pp 
Net Income (R$ mm)   73.4    73.2    0.2%    131.1    -44.0% 
Net Income Margin    13.1%    19.0%    -5.9 pp    22.3%    -9.2 pp 
Earnings per Share (R$ )   R$ 0.38    R$ 0.42    -9.5%    R$ 0.70    -45.7% 
Earnings per ADS Equivalent (US$ )   $0.31    $0.27    14.8%    $0.52    -40.4% 
Weighted average number of shares, basic    192,914,653    175,043,243    10.2%    187,543,243    2.9% 
Weighted average number of ADS, basic    96,457,327    87,521,621    10.2%    93,771,621    2.9% 
 

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MANAGEMENT’S COMMENTS ON 2Q05 RESULTS 

GOL’s performance in the second quarter of 2005 demonstrated the Company’s ability to grow capacity significantly while maintaining profitability, even during periods of extremely high fuel prices. “GOL remains committed to its virtuous cycle of maintaining low costs, allowing us to offer the lowest fares and achieve the highest load factors in the Brazilian market, thereby driving industry-leading profitability,” commented Constantino de Oliveira Junior, GOL’s CEO. Mr. Oliveira added, “Through the addition of aircraft and flight frequencies during the quarter, GOL significantly increased its domestic market share to 29% and achieved a position as the second-largest domestic airline in Brazil.”

GOL’s results in the second quarter of 2005 were in line with the guidance that the Company had articulated to the market. GOL continued to show the highest load factors in the Brazilian market and the highest aircraft utilization in the world, while maintaining market cost leadership. During the quarter, GOL’s load factor increased 3.7 percentage points to 73%, aircraft utilization remained at 14 block hours per day, while operating costs decreased, excluding fuel.

Jet fuel per available seat kilometers (ASK) increased 33% year-over-year and accounted for a 9%, or $1.3 cents (R$) per ASK, increase in GOL’s operating cost per seat kilometer (CASK) to 15.5 cents (R$). GOL’s non-fuel CASK, at 9.2 cents (R$), showed significant improvement. Non-fuel CASK decreased 3% in the year-over-year comparison, despite a 49% 2Q05 increase in employees in preparation for our planned 65% capacity expansion in 2H05, a 5.8% inflation adjustment on salaries effected in 4Q04, provisions for employee profit sharing, a 46% increase in fleet size, and a 26% increase in average landing fees.

Cost reductions were driven by increased productivity, reductions in sales expenses and a 19% Brazilian Real appreciation. The 33% increase in fuel CASK contributed to the 8% reduction in operating profits. Fuel-neutral operating income increased 38% in the year-over-year comparison. Using 2Q04 fuel costs, pro-forma operating income was R$128mm in 2Q05, representing a 23% operating margin. The Company has hedged approximately 55% of its short-term fuel price exposure for 3Q05. “Our absolute market cost leadership, represented by a stage-length adjusted CASK more than 30% lower than our closest competitor, is key to our virtuous cycle, and allows us to provide the lowest fares and the best customer value proposition in the market,” commented Richard Lark, GOL’s CFO.

In terms of future perspectives, besides maintaining high levels of productivity and profitability, short-term growth will be driven by the addition of new aircraft, new destinations and new frequencies in existing routes. The addition of eight Boeing 737 aircraft to the fleet in the second half of 2005 will increase seat capacity by 65% year-over-year.

GOL remains committed to its strategy of profitable expansion through a low cost structure and high quality customer service. “We are very proud that more than 30 million customers have chosen to fly GOL, and we continue to make every effort to offer them the best in air travel: new planes, frequent flights in the main markets, an ever-expanding route system and lower prices; all of which is delivered by our dedicated team of employees who are key to our success," stated Mr. Oliveira. “By remaining focused on our business model, while continuing to grow, be innovative and provide the lowest fares, we will further create value for our customers, employees and shareholders.”

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REVENUES 

Net operating revenues, 93% of which are revenues from passenger transportation, increased 40.3% to R$524.5mm, primarily due to higher revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), offset by lower yields. RPK growth was driven by a 38% increase in departures, as well as an increase in load factor from 68.9% to 72.6% . RPKs grew 57.3% to 2,239 million, and revenue passengers grew 45.9% to 3.1 million.

Average fares decreased 3.6% from R$181 to R$175, principally due to our March fare re-alignment. Yields declined 11.0% to 23.40 cents (R$) per passenger kilometer, due to our focus on reducing fares, as well as increased price competition during the quarter due to the end of the TAM-Varig code share (which had been in effect since 2003).

Complementing net operating revenues, cargo transportation activities primarily contributed to the expansion of other operating revenues, which increased from R$11.7mm to R$37.7mm.

The 49.4% year-over-year capacity expansion, represented by ASK, facilitated the addition of 52 new flight frequencies (including 26 night flights) and one new destination in 2Q05. The addition of an average of four operating aircraft during the quarter (from 22 to 32 aircraft in the year-over-year comparison) drove the ASK increase.

Operating revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) decreased 2.4% from R$18.67 cents in 2Q04 to R$18.22 cents in 2Q05.

The growth in RPKs resulted in a higher domestic market share for GOL, reaching 29% in the end of 2Q05, compared to 22% in the end of 2Q04. Through its first regular international flights to Buenos Aires, Argentina, GOL achieved an international market share of 2% in the same period. Approximately 5% of GOL’s total RPKs were related to Brazil-Buenos Aires passenger traffic.

OPERATING EXPENSES 

Operating expenses per ASK decreased by 2.7%, excluding fuel, in the quarter. Total CASK increased 9.0%, to 15.5 cents (R$), primarily as a result of increases in aircraft fuel expenses per ASK, partially offset by a higher productivity and by a greater dilution of our fixed costs over a higher number of ASKs. Total operating expenses increased 63%, reaching R$477.2mm, due to extremely high fuel prices and the expansion of our operations (fleet and headcount expansion, a higher volume of landing fees and marketing activities). Over the quarter, fuel price increases led to an increase of R$95.5mm in operating expenses. Breakeven load factor increased from 54% to 62%.

Results from GOL’s operating expense (jet fuel and USD-related) hedging programs are accounted for in accordance with SFAS 133 (Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No 133), “Accounting of Derivatives and Hedging Activities.”

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The breakdown of our costs and operational expenses for 2Q05, 2Q04 and 1Q05 is as follows:

Operating Expenses (R$ cents / ASK)                    
    2Q05    2Q04    % Chg.    1Q05    % Chg. 
Salaries, wages and benefits    1.83    1.46    25.3%    2.00    -8.5% 
Aircraft fuel    6.24    4.70    32.8%    5.36    16.4% 
Aircraft rent    2.02    2.39    -15.5%    1.90    6.3% 
Aircraft insurance    0.24    0.29    -17.2%    0.22    9.1% 
Sales and marketing    2.55    2.60    -1.9%    2.64    -3.4% 
Landing fees    0.69    0.64    7.8%    0.70    -1.4% 
Aircraft and traffic servicing    0.64    0.93    -31.2%    0.65    -1.5% 
Maintenance, materials and repairs    0.34    0.17    100.0%    0.51    -33.3% 
Depreciation    0.27    0.23    17.4%    0.25    8.0% 
Other operating expenses    0.64    0.77    -16.9%    0.87    -26.4% 
 
Total operating expenses    15.46    14.18    9.0%    15.10    2.4% 
 
 
 
Operating expenses ex- fuel    9.22    9.48    -2.7%    9.74    -5.3% 
 
 
 
Total Operating Expenses Fuel-Neutral 2Q04    14.08    14.18    -0.7%    -    - 
 
Total Operating Expenses Fuel-Neutral 1Q05    14.67    -    -    15.10    -2.8% 
 

Operating Expenses (R$ million)                    
    2Q05    2Q04    % Chg.    1Q05    % Chg. 
Salaries, wages and benefits    56.5    30.1    88.1%    54.6    3.5% 
Aircraft fuel    192.6    97.1    98.4%    146.2    31.7% 
Aircraft rent    62.4    49.3    26.4%    51.9    20.2% 
Aircraft insurance    7.5    5.9    26.3%    6.0    25.0% 
Sales and marketing    78.6    53.8    46.1%    72.1    9.0% 
Landing fees    21.4    13.2    61.9%    19.0    12.6% 
Aircraft and traffic servicing    19.6    19.2    1.9%    17.8    10.1% 
Maintenance, materials and repairs    10.4    3.5    202.5%    13.8    -24.6% 
Depreciation    8.3    4.8    72.9%    6.8    22.1% 
Other operating expenses    19.9    15.9    25.1%    23.7    -16.0% 
 
Total operating expenses    477.2    292.8    63.0%    411.9    15.9% 
 
 
 
Operating expenses ex- fuel    284.6    195.7    45.4%    265.7    7.1% 
 
 
 
Total Operating Expenses Fuel-Neutral 2Q04    434.5    292.8    48.4%    -    - 
 
Total Operating Expenses Fuel-Neutral 1Q05    452.7    -    -    411.9    9.9% 
 

Salaries, wages and benefits expenses per available seat kilometer (ASK) increased 25.3% to 1.83 cents (R$) due to a 5.8% inflation adjustment on salaries in 4Q04, a R$4.5mm provision for our employee profit sharing program (2004 profit sharing was expensed in 4Q), and to a 49.1% increase in the number of full-time equivalent employees, from 2,685 to 4,002, related to capacity expansion.

Aircraft fuel expenses per ASK increased 32.8% over 2Q04 to 6.24 cents (R$), due to higher fuel prices per liter. The average fuel cost per liter increase of 20% compared to 2Q04 was primarily due to the 39% increase in the international price for crude oil (WTI), partially offset by the 19% Brazilian Real appreciation. GOL’s hedging program, in conjunction with its fuel efficient fleet and intelligent yield management, has helped to mitigate against increases in jet fuel prices. The Company has hedged approximately 55% of its fuel requirements for 3Q05.

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Aircraft rent per ASK decreased 15.5% to 2.02 cents (R$) in 2Q05 primarily due to a high aircraft utilization rate (14 block hours per day), and a 19% appreciation of the Brazilian Real during the period. GOL’s high aircraft utilization rates are attributable to our standardized fleet, which reduces complexity and turnaround times, and allows an increase in the number of daily flights per aircraft and a 24-hour per day utilization for over 25% of the fleet.

Aircraft insurance expenses per ASK decreased 17.2% due to a reduction in average premium rates, the 19% appreciation of the Brazilian Real against the US dollar, and a higher aircraft utilization rate.

Sales and marketing expenses per ASK decreased 1.9% to 2.55 cents (R$) primarily due to reductions in sales commissions. GOL booked a majority of its ticket sales through a combination of its website (78% during 2Q05) and its call center (9% during 2Q05).

Landing fees per ASK increased 7.8% to 0.69 cents (R$), due to a 38% increase in departures and a 26% increase in average landing tariffs.

Aircraft and traffic servicing expenses per ASK decreased 31.2% to 0.64 cents (R$), as a result of higher productivity and reduced costs of third-party service contracts.

Maintenance, materials and repairs per ASK increased 100.0% to 0.34 cents (R$), primarily due to a one-time insurance re-imbursement in 2Q04 for extraordinary repair services performed in 1Q04 on aircraft GOO, offset by the 19% appreciation of the Brazilian Real.

Depreciation per ASK was 0.27 cents (R$), an 17.4% increase, due to a higher volume of fixed assets, particularly spare parts inventory and, to a lesser extent, the increase of our technology equipment, due to our expansion of operations.

Other operating expenses per ASK were 0.64 cents (R$), a 16.9% decrease when compared to the same period of the previous year, due to higher productivity.

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COMMENTS ON EBITDA AND EBITDAR1 

The impact of a CASK increase of 1.28 cents (R$) and a 0.45 cents (R$) RASK decrease, resulted in a reduction of EBITDA per available seat kilometer from 4.72 cents (R$) in 2Q04 to 3.03 cents (R$) in 2Q05. GOL was 100% hedged on USD operating expenses in 2Q05, which resulted in R$20mm of operating losses recorded in accordance with SFAS 133. Excluding hedge results, our EBITDA was positively affected by the 49.4% increase in operating capacity, and totaled R$113.2mm compared to R$97.6mm in 2Q04.

EBITDAR Calculation (R$ cents / ASK)                    
    2Q05    2Q04    Chg. %    1Q05    Chg. % 
Net Revenues    18.22    18.67    -2.4%    21.60    -15.6% 
Operating Expenses    15.46    14.18    9.0%    15.10    2.4% 
 
EBIT    2.76    4.49    -38.5%    6.50    -57.5% 
Depreciation & Amortization    0.27    0.23    17.4%    0.25    8.0% 
 
EBITDA    3.03    4.72    -35.8%    6.75    -55.1% 
EBITDA Margin    16.6%    25.3%    -8.7 pp    31.3%    -14.6 pp 
Aircraft Rent    2.02    2.39    -15.5%    1.90    6.3% 
 
EBITDAR    5.05    7.11    -29.0%    8.65    -41.6% 
EBITDAR Margin    27.7%    38.1%    -10.4 pp    40.0%    -12.3 pp 
 

EBITDAR Calculation (R$ million)                    
    2Q05    2Q04    Chg. %    1Q05    Chg. % 
Net Revenues    562.2    385.5    45.8%    589.2    -4.6% 
Operating Expenses    477.2    292.8    63.0%    411.9    15.9% 
 
EBIT    85.0    92.8    -8.4%    177.3    -52.1% 
Depreciation & Amortization    8.3    4.8    72.9%    6.8    22.1% 
 
EBITDA    93.3    97.6    -4.4%    184.1    -49.3% 
EBITDA Margin    16.6%    25.3%    -8.7 pp    31.2%    -14.6 pp 
Aircraft Rent    62.4    49.3    26.4%    51.9    20.2% 
 
EBITDAR    155.7    146.9    6.0%    236.0    -34.0% 
EBITDAR Margin    27.7%    38.1%    -10.4 pp    40.1%    -12.4 pp 
 

Aircraft rent represents a significant operating expense for GOL. As GOL leases all of its aircraft, we believe that EBITDAR (equivalent to EBITDA before aircraft rent expenses) is an important measure of operating performance. On a per available seat kilometer basis, EBITDAR was 5.05 cents (R$) in 2Q05, compared to 7.11 cents (R$) in 2Q04. EBITDAR amounted to R$155.7mm in 2Q05, compared to R$146.9mm in the same period last year.



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1EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and EBITDAR (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and rent) are presented as supplemental information because we believe they are useful indicators of our operating performance and are useful in comparing our performance with other companies in the airline industry. We usually present EBITDAR, in addition to EBITDA, because aircraft leasing represents a significant operating expense of our business, and we believe the impact of this expense should also be considered. However, neither figure should be considered in isolation, as a substitute for net income prepared in accordance with US GAAP, BR GAAP or as a measure of a company’s profitability. In addition, our calculations may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

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FINANCIAL RESULTS 

Interest expense increased R$2.4mm due to a higher amount of short-term working capital debt, related to increased operations, and a negative variation on dollar-denominated deposits (a non-cash effect). Financial income increased R$13.1mm, primarily due to a R$187.1mm increase in cash balances.

Financial Results (R$ thousands)   2Q05    2Q04    1Q05 
 
Financial Expenses             
Interest Expense    (5,284)   (2,891)   (5,161)
Exchange variation Loss    (1,681)    
Other    (9,838)     (5,194)
Total Financial Expenses    (16,804)   (2,891)   (10,355)
 
Financial Income             
Financial Income    36,248    23,156    29,136 
Capitalized Interest    5,677      3,444 
Exchange variation Gain        1,290 
Total Financial Income    41,925    23,156    33,870 
 
Net Financial Results    25,121    20,265    23,515 
 


NET INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE 

Net income in 2Q05 was R$73.4mm, representing a 13.1% net income margin, vs. R$73.2mm of net income in 2Q04.

Net earnings per share, basic, was R$0.38 in 2Q05 compared to R$0.42 in 2Q04. Basic weighted average shares outstanding were 192,914,653 in 2Q05 and 175,043,243 in 2Q04.

Net earnings per share, diluted, was R$0.37 in the 2Q05 compared to R$0.42 in 2Q04. Fully-diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 193,759,282 in 2Q05 and 175,869,511 in 2Q04.

Net earnings per ADS, basic, was US$0.31 in 2Q05 compared to US$0.27 in 2Q04. Basic weighted average ADS outstanding were 96,457,327 in 2Q05 and 87,521,621 in 2Q04.

Net earnings per ADS, diluted, was US$0.31 in the 2Q05 compared to US$0.27 in 2Q04. Fully-diluted weighted average ADS outstanding were 96,879,641 in 2Q05 and 87,934,755 in 2Q04.

GOL’s bylaws provide for a mandatory dividend to common and preferred shareholders of at least 25% of annual net distributable income (i.e., net income after a 5% provisioning of net income as legal reserves) determined in accordance with Brazilian corporation law (BR GAAP). For this purpose, net income was R$162.8mm in the first six months of 2005.

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CASH FLOW 

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments increased R$187.1mm during 2Q05. Cash from operating activities was R$36.8mm, mainly due to increased earnings from operations (R$73.4mm), partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable (R$33.7mm) and maintenance deposits (R$30.6mm) . The amount deposited for future maintenance (R$322.5mm) currently exceeds the necessary sum to maintain our aircraft due to the low average age of our fleet.

Cash used in investing activities was R$67.5mm, consisting primarily of advances for aircraft acquisition (R$44.9mm) and acquisition of property and equipment (R$28.3mm) . Part of the Company’s cash (R$106.6mm) was invested in highly-liquid short-term instruments with maturities above 90 days. For full-year 2005 we expect capital expenditures of approximately R$300mm, mainly due to increases in advances for aircraft acquisition.

Cash from financing activities during 2Q05 was R$217.8mm, consisting primarily of R$256.7mm in proceeds from the issuance of primary shares, offset by the payment of the fiscal 2004 shareholder dividend (R$60.0mm) .

Cash Flow Summary (R$ million)   2Q05    2Q04    % Change    1Q05    % Change 
Net cash provided by operating activities    36.8    12.0    206.6%    28.1    31.0% 
Net cash used in investing activities    (67.5)1    (38.6)2    75.1%    (113.9)3    -40.7% 
Net cash provided by financing activities    217.8    531.1    -59.0%    (7.6)  
 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents & short term investments    187.1    504.5    -62.9%    (93.4)   - 
 

1. Excluding R$106.6 mm of cash invested in highly-liquid short-term investments with maturities above 90 days, as defined by SFAS 115.
2. Excluding R$54.2 mm of cash invested in highly-liquid short-term investments with maturities above 90 days, as defined by SFAS 115.
3. Excluding R$218.5 mm of cash invested in highly-liquid short-term investments with maturities above 90 days, as defined by SFAS 115.



COMMENTS ON THE BALANCE SHEET 

GOL’s liquidity remained solid during 2Q05. The net cash position at June 30, 2005 was R$818.2mm, an increase of R$171.9mm vs. 1Q05. The Company’s total liquidity was R$1,427mm (cash, short-term investments and accounts receivable) at the end of 2Q05. GOL’s leverage is low and its total debt (including future minimum lease payments) to total capitalization ratio is one of the lowest in the industry worldwide.

At June 30, 2005, the Company had six revolving lines of credit secured by receivables and promissory notes, which allowed for borrowings of up to R$256mm. At June 30, 2005 the outstanding amount under these lines of credit was R$125mm.

Cash Position and Debt (R$ million)   6/30/2005    3/31/2005    % Change 
Cash, cash equivalents & short-term investments    942.8    755.7    24.8% 
Short-term debt    124.6    109.4    13.9% 
Long-term debt       
 
Net cash    818.2    646.3    26.6% 
 

Currently, GOL leases all of its aircraft, as well as airport terminal space, other airport facilities, office space and other equipment. At June 30, 2005, the Company leased 34 aircraft under operating leases, with initial lease term expiration dates ranging from 2006 to 2012.

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Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are denominated in US dollars. Such leases with initial or remaining terms at June 30, 2005 in Brazilian Reais were as follows:

Minimum Lease Payments Schedule (R$ thousands)   Total 
2005    120,599 
2006    235,089 
2007    222,856 
2008    152,812 
2009    110,656 
After 2010    62,162 
 
Total minimum lease payments    904,174 
 

Currently, the Company has 60 firm orders and 41 options to purchase Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft. The firm orders are scheduled to be delivered between 2006 and 2012; purchase options are exercisable for delivery between 2007 and 2012. GOL’s expected fleet growth from 2005 to 2010 is as follows (includes firm orders only):

Aircraft    2005    2006    2007    2008    2009    2010 
737-300    10           
737-700    22    22    22    22    22    22 
737-800    10    20    32    42    56    64 
 
Total    42    49    57    64    78    86 
 
         Owned        19    28    38    46 
         Leased    42    43    38    36    40    40 
 

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OUTLOOK 

GOL will continue to invest in its successful low-fare, low-cost business model. We will continue to evaluate opportunities to expand our operations by adding new flights in Brazil where sufficient market demand exists and expanding into other high-traffic centers in South American countries. We expect to benefit from economies of scale and reduce our average non-fuel cost per available seat kilometer (CASK) as we add additional aircraft to a well-established and highly-efficient operating infrastructure. We anticipate solid third and fourth quarters, thanks to the dedicated effort of our employees in improving productivity throughout the Company.

We expect a stable foreign exchange rate environment for the second half of 2005, supported by good economic fundamentals in the Brazilian economy. We expect that high oil prices will continue to pressure our fuel costs. The scheduled addition of eight new aircraft to our fleet in the second half of 2005 will allow a 65% increase in available seat capacity over the same period in 2004.

Current guidance is based on GOL’s planned capacity expansion and the strong demand for air transportation in Brazil, driven by Brazilian economic fundamentals and demand-stimulating low fares. GOL expects to finish fiscal 2005 in the upper half of its EPS guidance, representing annual EPS growth of over 40%, and earnings per ADS of over US$2.35 (based on current exchange rate forecasts). We plan to continue to popularize air travel in South America through expansion, technological innovation, improved operating efficiency, strict cost management, and the lowest prices.

Financial Outlook (US GAAP)   2005 (full year)
Net Revenues (R$ billion)   +/- R$ 3.0 
Earnings per Share (EPS)   R$ 2.85 – 3.15 
EBITDAR Margin    38% - 40% 
Operating Margin    27% - 29% 
 

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GLOSSARY OF INDUSTRY TERMS 

Revenue passengers represents the total number of paying passengers flown on all flight segments.

Revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) represents the numbers of kilometers flown by revenue passengers.

Available seat kilometers (ASK) represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of kilometers the seats are flown.

Load factor represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized (calculated by dividing RPK by ASK).

Breakeven load factor is the passenger load factor that will result in passenger revenues being equal to operating expenses.

Aircraft utilization represents the average number of block hours operated per day per aircraft for the total aircraft fleet.

Block hours refers to the elapsed time between an aircraft leaving an airport gate and arriving at an airport gate.

Yield per passenger kilometer represents the average amount one passenger pays to fly one kilometer.

Passenger revenue per available seat kilometer represents passenger revenue divided by available seat kilometers.

Operating revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) represents operating revenues divided by available seat kilometers.

Average stage length represents the average number of kilometers flown per flight.

Operating expense per available seat kilometer (CASK) represents operating expenses divided by available seat kilometers.

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About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, a “low-cost, low-fare” airline, is one of the most profitable and fastest growing airlines in the industry worldwide. GOL operates a simplified fleet with a single class of service. It also has one of the youngest and most modern fleets in the industry that results in low maintenance, fuel and training costs, with high aircraft utilization and efficiency ratios. In addition, safe and reliable services, which stimulate GOL’s brand recognition and customer satisfaction, allow GOL to have the best value proposition in the market. GOL currently offers over 360 daily flights to 42 major business and travel destinations in Brazil and Argentina, with substantial expansion opportunities. In 2005, GOL plans to grow by increasing frequencies in existing markets and adding service to additional markets in both Brazil and other high-traffic South American travel destinations. GOL listed its shares on the NYSE and the Bovespa in June 2004. For more information, flight times and fares, please access our site at www.voegol.com.br or call 0300-789-2121 in Brazil, 0810-266-3131 in Argentina, or 55 11 2125-3200 from overseas. GOL: Here everyone can fly!

For additional information please contact:     
 
Investor Relations:     
e-mail: ri@golnaweb.com.br     
Tel: (5511) 5033 4393     
Website: www.voegol.com.br (IR section)    
 
Media – U.S.    Media – Brazil 
Gavin Anderson & Company    MVL Comunicação 
Gabriela Juncadella    Juliana Cabrini or Roberta Corbioli 
Ph: 212-515-1957    Ph: (5511) 3049-0343 / 0341 
e-mail: gjuncadella@gavinanderson.com    e-mail: juliana.cabrini@mvl.com.br 

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. These are merely projections and, as such, are based exclusively on the expectations of GOL’s management concerning the future of the business and its continued access to capital to fund the Company’s business plan. Such forward-looking statements depend, substantially, on changes in market conditions, government regulations, competitive pressures, the performance of the Brazilian economy and the industry, among other factors and risks disclosed in GOL’s filed disclosure documents and are, therefore, subject to change without prior notice.

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Operating Data             
US GAAP - Unaudited             
    2Q05    2Q04    % Change 
             
Revenue Passengers (000)   3,124    2,141    45.9% 
Revenue Passengers Kilometers (RPK) (mm)   2,239    1,423    57.3% 
Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) (mm)   3,086    2,065    49.4% 
Load factor    72.6%    68.9%    3.7 pp 
Break-even load factor    61.6%    54.0%    7.6 pp 
Aircraft utilization (block hours per day)   13.7    13.3    3.0% 
Average fare    R$ 174.74    R$ 181.30    -3.6% 
Yield per passenger kilometer (cents)   23.4    26.3    -11.0% 
Passenger revenue per available set kilometer (cents)   17.0    18.1    -6.1% 
Operating revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) (cents)   18.2    18.7    -2.4% 
Operating cost per available seat kilometer (CASK) (cents)   15.5    14.2    9.0% 
Operating cost, excluding fuel, per available seat kilometer (cents)   9.2    9.5    -2.7% 
Number of Departures    28,750    20,838    38.0% 
Average stage length (km)   708    657    7.8% 
Avg number of operating aircraft during period    32.0    22.0    45.5% 
Full-time equivalent employees at period end    4,002    2,685    49.1% 
% of Sales through website during period    78.0%    75.4%    3.4% 
% of Sales through website and call center during period    86.5%    81.6%    4.9 pp 
Average Exchange Rate (1)   R$ 2.48    R$ 3.05    -18.7% 
End of period Exchange Rate (1)   R$ 2.91    R$ 3.11    -6.4% 
Inflation (IGP-M) (2)   2.0%    4.0%    -50.0% 
Inflation (IPCA) (2)   2.1%    1.6%    31.3% 
WTI (avg. per barrel) (3)   $53.28    $38.32    39.0% 
             
(1) Source: Brazilian Central Bank             
(2) Source: Fundação Getulio Vargas             
(3) Source: Bloomberg             
 

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Consolidated Statement of Operations             
US GAAP - Unaudited             
R$ 000             
    2Q05    2Q04    % Change 
       
 
Net operating revenues             
 Passenger    R$ 524,491    R$ 373,785    40.3% 
 Cargo and Other    37,677    11,741    220.9% 
       
 Total net operating revenues    562,168    385,526    45.8% 
 
Operating expenses             
 Salaries, wages and benefits    56,542    30,053    88.1% 
 Aircraft fuel    192,618    97,091    98.4% 
 Aircraft rent    62,390    49,343    26.4% 
 Aircraft insurance    7,467    5,911    26.3% 
 Sales and marketing    78,576    53,766    46.1% 
 Landing fees    21,395    13,218    61.9% 
Aircraft and traffic servicing    19,605    19,247    1.9% 
Maintenance materials and repairs    10,447    3,453    202.5% 
Depreciation    8,275    4,786    72.9% 
Other operating expenses    19,876    15,883    25.1% 
       
Total operating expenses    477,191    292,751    63.0% 
 
Operating income    84,977    92,775    -8.4% 
 
Other expense             
 Financial expense    (5,284)   (2,891)   82.8% 
 Financial income    36,248    23,156    56.5% 
 Capitalized interest    5,677      nm 
 Exchange variation loss    (1,681)     nm 
 Other    (9,838)     nm 
 
Income before income taxes    110,099    113,040    -2.6% 
Income taxes current    (25,074)   (26,660)   -5.9% 
Income taxes deferred    (11,648)   (13,151)   -11.4% 
       
Net income    73,377    73,229    0.2% 
       
 
Earnings per share, basic    $0.38    $0.42    -9.5% 
Earnings per share, diluted    $0.37    $0.42    -11.9% 
 
Earnings per ADS, basic - US Dollar    $0.31    $0.27    14.8% 
Earnings per ADS, diluted - US Dollar    $0.31    $0.27    14.8% 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding    192,914,653    175,043,243    10.2% 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding    193,759,282    175,869,511    10.2% 
 

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Consolidated Balance Sheet         
US GAAP - Unaudited         
R$ 000         
    June 30, 2005    March 31, 2005 
     
ASSETS    2,156,392    1,840,287 
Current Assets    1,500,654    1,275,080 
     Cash and cash equivalents    174,307    93,893 
     Short-term investments    768,479    661,832 
     Receivables less allowance    483,944    449,967 
     Inventories    24,011    21,330 
     Recoverable taxes and deferred tax    19,921    6,033 
     Prepaid expenses    23,125    36,223 
     Other current assets    6,867    5,802 
Property and Equipment, net    297,674    232,724 
     Pre-delivery deposits for flight equipment    170,215    125,288 
     Other property and equipment    186,388    158,228 
     Accumulated depreciation    (58,929)   (50,792)
Other Assets    358,064    332,483 
     Deposits for aircraft leasing contracts    22,892    28,584 
     Deposits for aircraft maintenance    322,471    291,877 
     Other    12,701    12,022 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY    2,156,392    1,840,287 
Current Liabilities    462,354    474,495 
     Accounts payable    33,576    34,320 
     Air traffic liability    190,684    136,436 
     Payroll and related charges    45,420    59,825 
     Operating leases payable    10,837    10,390 
     Short-term borrowings    124,556    109,384 
     Dividends Payable    663    60,676 
     Sales tax and landing fees    49,874    48,671 
     Other current liabilities    6,744    14,793 
Long Term Liabilities    80,119    80,608 
     Operating leases payable      9,444 
     Deferred income taxes, net    66,200    54,290 
     Other liabilities    13,919    16,874 
Shareholder's Equity    1,613,919    1,285,184 
     Preferred Shares (no par value)   828,637    566,023 
     Common shares (no par value)   41,500    41,500 
     Additional Paid In Capital    50,031    50,031 
     Compensation Expenses    (7,432)   (8,656)
     Appropriated retained earnings    18,352    18,352 
     Unappropriated retained earnings    689,182    615,805 
     Net comprehensive income    (6,351)   2,129 
 

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows             
US GAAP - Unaudited             
R$ 000             
    2Q05    2Q04    % Change 
       
Cash flows from operating activities             
Net income (loss)   73,377    73,229    0.2% 
Adjustments to reconcile net income             
   provided by operating activities             
 Amortization of compensation in stocks    1,224    883    38.6% 
   Depreciation    8,275    4,786    72.9% 
   Provision for doubtful accounts receivable    (247)   (202)   22.3% 
   Deferred income taxes    11,648    13,151    -11.4% 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities             
   Receivables    (33,730)   (55,046)   -38.7% 
   Inventories    (2,681)   (2,075)   29.2% 
   Prepaid expenses, other assets             
       and recoverable taxes 
  (2,533)   17,643    -114.4% 
   Accounts payable and long-term vendor payable    (10,188)   (16,777)   -39.3% 
   Deposits for aircraft and engine maintenance    (30,594)   (40,912)   -25.2% 
   Operating leases payable    (353)   6,671    -105.3% 
   Air traffic liability    54,248    33,974    59.7% 
   Payroll and related charges    (14,407)   (13,419)   7.4% 
   Other liabilities    (17,219)   (9,895)   74.0% 
       
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities    36,820    12,011    206.6% 
 
Cash flows from investing activities             
   Deposits for aircraft leasing contracts    5,692    (3,700)   -253.8% 
   Acquisition of property and equipment    (28,298)   (7,766)   264.4% 
   Pre-delivery deposits    (44,927)   (27,096)   65.8% 
 Aquisition of short-term securities    (106,647)  
  nm 
       
 
Net cash used in investing activities    (174,180)   (38,562)   351.7% 
 
Cash flows from financing activities             
   Short term borrowings, net    15,173    69,035    -78.0% 
   Issuance of common and preferred shares    256,734    462,044    -44.4% 
   Deferred Income tax on issuance costs    5,880   
  nm 
   Dividends payable    (60,013)  
  nm 
       
Net cash provided by financing activities    217,774    531,079    -59.0% 
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents    80,414    504,528    -84.1% 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period    93,893    191,642    -51.0% 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period    174,307    696,169    -75.0% 
       
 
Cash, cash equiv. and ST invest. at beg. of the period    755,725    191,642    294.3% 
Cash, cash equiv. and ST invest. at end of the period    942,786    696,169    35.4% 
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash             
   flow information             
Interest paid net of amount capitalized    (3,837)   2,567    -249.5% 
Income taxes paid    21,529    48,458    -55.6% 
 

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Consolidated Statement of Operations         
BR GAAP - Unaudited             
R$ 000             
    2Q05    2Q04    % Change 
       
Net operating revenues             
 Passenger    524,491    373,785    40.3% 
 Cargo and Other    37,677    11,741    220.9% 
       
 Total net operating revenues    562,168    385,526    45.8% 
 
Operating expenses             
 Salaries, wages and benefits    55,318    29,169    89.6% 
 Aircraft fuel    192,618    97,091    98.4% 
 Aircraft rent    62,391    49,343    26.4% 
 Supplementary rent    30,801    25,334    21.6% 
 Aircraft insurance    7,467    5,911    26.3% 
 Sales and marketing    78,576    53,766    46.1% 
 Landing fees    21,395    13,218    61.9% 
Aircraft and traffic servicing    19,605    19,246    1.9% 
Maintenance materials and repairs    10,447    3,453    202.5% 
Depreciation    8,275    4,786    72.9% 
Amortization    170    433    -60.7% 
Other operating expenses    19,973    15,625    27.8% 
       
Total operating expenses    507,036    317,375    59.8% 
 
Operating income    55,132    68,151    -19.1% 
 
Other expense             
 Financial income (expense), net    25,121    7,713    225.7% 
 
Income before income taxes    80,253    75,864    5.8% 
Income taxes current    (25,074)   (26,907)   -6.8% 
Income taxes deferred    (3,659)   178    -2155.6% 
       
Net income    51,520    49,135    4.9% 
       
 
Net income per share    R$ 0.26    R$ 0.26    0.0% 
Net income per ADS - US Dollar    R$ 0.22    R$ 0.17    29.4% 
Number of shares by end of period    195,269,054    187,543,243    4.1% 
 

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Consolidated Balance Sheet         
BR GAAP - Unaudited         
R$ 000         
    June 30, 2005    March 31, 2005 
     
ASSETS    1,918,417    1,618,058 
Current Assets    1,523,900    1,285,511 
     Cash and cash equivalents    942,786    755,725 
     Receivables less allowance    483,944    449,967 
     Inventories    24,011    21,330 
     Recoverable taxes and deferred tax    19,921    11,870 
     Prepaid expenses    50,362    43,795 
     Other current assets    2,876    2,824 
Long Term Assets    96,605    101,908 
     Deposits    30,866    36,598 
     Deferred Taxes    26,587    28,682 
     Prepaid Expenses    27,360    24,606 
     Other    11,792    12,022 
Property and Equipment, net    297,912    230,639 
     Investments    1,499    866 
     Pre-delivery deposits for flight equipment    170,215    121,280 
     Property and equipment    123,148    107,436 
     Deferred    3,050    1,057 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    1,918,417    1,618,058 
Current liabilities    462,364    474,390 
     Short-term borrowings    124,556    109,384 
     Accounts payable    33,066    34,320 
     Operating leases payable    10,837    10,390 
     Payroll and related charges    45,420    59,826 
     Sales tax and landing fees    14,892    12,779 
     Taxes and contributions payable    34,983    35,892 
     Air traffic liability    191,193    136,436 
     Dividends Payable      60,676 
     Other current liabilities    7,417    14,687 
Long Term Liabilities    18,125    28,590 
     Operating leases payable    2,729    3,526 
     Accounts payable      9,444 
     Provision for contingencies    11,190    13,347 
     Deferred taxes    4,206    2,273 
Shareholders' Equity    1,437,928    1,115,078 
     Capital    990,804    719,474 
     Capital Reserves    89,556    89,556 
     Revenue Reserves    194,793    194,793 
     Retained earnings    162,775    111,255 
 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows         
BR GAAP - Unaudited         
R$ 000         
    2Q05    2Q04 
     
Cash flows from operating activities         
Net income (loss)   51,520    49,135 
Adjustments to reconcile net income         
provided by operating activities:         
   Depreciation    8,275    4,785 
   Amortization    170    433 
   Provision for doubtful accounts receivable    439    (201)
   Provision for contingencies    (2,157)   (1,071)
   Deferred income taxes    3,659    (178)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities         
   Receivables    (34,416)   (55,046)
   Inventories    (2,681)   (1,417)
   Prepaid expenses, other assets         
        and recoverable taxes    (18,758)   10,803 
   Accounts payable and long-term vendor payable    (10,698)   (11,016)
   Deposits for aircraft and engine maintenance      (13,320)
   Operating leases payable    (350)   712 
   Air traffic liability    54,757    33,974 
   Payroll and related charges    (14,406)   (10,656)
   Other liabilities    (4,806)   (9,886)
     
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities    30,548    (2,949)
Cash flows from investing activities         
   Investments    (633)   (450)
   Deposits for aircraft leasing contracts    5,732    6,586 
   Pre-delivery deposits    (44,927)   (27,246)
   Acquisition of property and equipment    (30,158)   (7,616)
     
 
Net cash used in investing activities    (69,986)   (28,726)
Cash flows from financing activities         
   Short term borrowings, net    15,172    69,035 
   Issuance of common and preferred shares    271,330    496,355 
   Dividends payable    (60,003)  
   Goodwill special reserve      (29,187)
     
 
Net cash provided by financing activities    226,499    536,203 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents    187,061    504,528 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period    755,725   
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period    942,786    504,528 
 

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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: August 02, 2005

 
GOL LINHAS AÉREAS INTELIGENTES S.A.
 
By:
/S/  Richard F. Lark, Jr.

 
Name:   Richard F. Lark, Jr.
Title:     Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer
 

 

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