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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 August, 2015
(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.

Yes ______ No ___X___

If "Yes" is marked, indicated below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):

 
 

2Q15 Earnings Release

 

São Paulo, August 13, 2015 - GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (BM&FBOVESPA: GOLL4 and NYSE: GOL), (S&P: B, Fitch: B-, Moody’s: B3), the largest low-cost and best-fare airline in Latin America, announces today its consolidated results for the second quarter of 2015. All information is presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and in Brazilian reais (R$), and all comparisons are with the second quarter of 2014, unless otherwise stated.

Quarter highlights

|        Domestic demand grew by 4.7% in 2Q15 and 4.8% in 1H15, bringing the load factor to 78.0%, an increase of 2.0 p.p. in the quarter and 78.5%, an increase of 2.1 p.p. year to date, compared to the same periods of 2014. During the quarter, the total load factor expanded by 1.6 p.p., reaching 76.8%.

|        GOL was the airline leader in on time performance in Brazil in the second quarter and in the first half 2015, reaching 96.53% and 95.32%, respectively.

|        The Company also maintained its leadership in the number of tickets issued in the corporate sector, with 32.4% of share in the first half of the year, representing an increase of 16.6% in the total number of tickets sold in the country, compared to the same period last year.

|        The Company's net revenue reached R$2.1 billion, a 10.5% decline compared to the same period in 2014 – reflecting the country’s economic activity slowdown.

|        Ancillary and cargo revenues reached R$284.3 million, an increase of 13.8% compared to 2Q14, representing 13.3% of total net revenues. International revenues had a share of 8.6%, reaching R$182.6 million.

|        Impacted by the economic scenario, the Company had a negative operating result (EBIT) of R$251.1 million in 2Q15, with a negative operating margin of 11.8%, compared to operating income of R$37.8 million and margin of 1.6% in 2Q14.

|        For the same reason mentioned above, EBITDAR totaled R$90.7 million, with a margin of 4.3%, a decrease of 11.5 p.p. compared to the same period of 2014. However, in the last twelve months, EBITDAR reached R$1.5 billion, with a margin of 15.3%.

|        The Company's costs and expenses remained practically stable levels in the 2Q15, an increase of 1.6% over 2Q14. The result benefited from the fall of 11.4% in the price of jet fuel, which was R$2.21. The expense per ASK (CASK) totaled R$20.06, in line with the previous period.

IR Contacts
Edmar Lopes
Eduardo Masson
Thiago Stanger
Vitor Ribeiro
ri@golnaweb.com.br
+55 (11) 2128-4700

Conference Calls
Friday
August 14, 2015

Portuguese
10:00 a.m. (Brazil)
09:00 a.m. (US EST)
Phone: +55 (11) 2188 0155
Code: GOL
Replay: +55 (11) 2188 0400
Replay Code: GOL

English
11:00 a.m. (Brazil)
10:00 a.m. (US EST)
Phone: +1 (412) 317-6776
Code: GOL
Replay: +1(412)317 0088
Replay Code: 10064245

Live webcast
www.voegol.com.br/ri

|        On July 10, 2015, aiming to further strengthen the Company’s financial position and liquidity, GOL announced an agreement with its controlling shareholder and Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL) ("Delta") which provides for a capital increase of up to US$146 million and the extension of the current partnership between the two airlines. Additionally, Delta will be the guarantor of a long-term loan with third parties valued at up to US$300 million.

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|        GOL ended the second quarter of 2015 with a solid cash position of R$2.1 billion, representing 20.9% of the last twelve months net revenue.

|        The Company announced a new supply guidance for the year 2015, with the range of zero to a 1% reduction in the number of seats for the domestic market, resulting in a reduction of between 2% to 4% in the second half, when compared to the same period 2014.

|        On July 15, 2015, GOL launched its new brand, consolidating important achievements after the implementation of new products, services, technology and customer care standards, which made for an even better flight experience.

Message from Management

Dear shareholders,

      The financial results for the second quarter reflect the challenging economic environment. We highlight the devaluation of the Brazilian Real against the US Dollar by 40.9%, compared to the same period in 2014, and inflation which reached 9.56% in the last twelve months.

Due to this scenario, net revenue reached R$2,1 billion, a decrease of 10.5% over the second quarter of 2014 and the costs and expenses increase of 1.6%, totaling R$2.4 billion in the same period. Therefore, the negative operating result (EBIT) of R$251.1 million and the net loss of R$354.9 million ended the continuing evolution we saw in the last nine quarters.

We closed the second quarter with a cash position of R$2.1 billion, representing 20.9% of net revenue in the last twelve months. Since the end of the quarter, we have further strengthened our liquidity through initiatives already announced to the market.

Therefore, on July 10, 2015 we announced an operation between GOL, its controlling shareholder, Delta Air Lines and the other shareholders, to be completed in the third quarter of this year. This transaction forecasts a capital increase of up to US$90 million by the controlling shareholder and up to US$56 million by Delta and other shareholders. We will also be issued a loan of up to US$300 million, with Delta as guarantor.

Upon completion, our cash position is even more robust, representing approximately 30% of net revenue, ensuring the continuity and sustainability of our current projects as well as the execution of our strategic plan.

On the operational side, among some important achievements we have reached in recent months, we highlight the extension of our leadership of on time performance in 2015 – 95.32% of our flights take off on the scheduled time in the period, according to data from Infraero. We were also the airline that has futher developed the load factor year to date, according to data from ANAC, with an increase of 2.1 percentage points compared to 2014.

In addition, we maintained our leadership in the number of passengers transported in the domestic market in 1H15, as well as in the number of tickets issued to corporate customers. According to data from the Brazilian Association of Corporate Travel Agencies (ABRACORP), our share reached 32.4% in the period.


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Regarding our supply, we will intensify our disciplined capacity management for the year. Since 2011, GOL has been the airline that reduced seat supply by the largest number among the companies serving the domestic market, totaling about 7.0 billion ASK or 14%.

In this sense, we announced a new supply projection for 2015, from zero to 1% reduction in the number of seats for the domestic market, resulting in a decrease of 2% to 4% in 2H15, when compared to the same period of 2014. We will monitor the development over the coming months and, if necessary, we will revisit these figures. It is worth mentioning that we are always evaluating the revision of all projections, especially in such a challenging and volatile phase the country's economy is going through.

Regarding costs, reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives have already showed results in 1H15. Supported by two renowned consulting firms, we have implemented several actions to reach 100% of manageable costs.

In order to maintain our leadership and increasingly match our customers’ expectations and preferences, we took an important step towards our innovation path, anticipating trends in the Brazilian aviation sector: we will be the first airline in Central and South America to offer free wi-fi internet access, with satellite connection. Our first aircraft equipped with this system is expected to start operations in mid-2016. With this, we will offer the most complete on-board entertainment solution across the continent, with movies, cartoons, series and games, music, in-flight maps, plus live television.

Consolidating all the important achievements we have reached over the past years, on July 15 we launched our new brand emphasizing that GOL will maintain its innovative features, introducing new products, services, technologies and customer care standards, positioning itself at the forefront of the aviation sector. That same day, we also celebrated the delivery of the hundredth aircraft received directly from Boeing with the new logo of the company.

We, the Team of Eagles, will relentlessly continue with dedication, focus and discipline, doing the best we can for our customers, our investors and our partners, getting prepared for the resumption of economic growth in Brazil. Thank you for your continued confidence.

Paulo Sérgio Kakinoff 

CEO of GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2Q15 Earnings Release

 

Operating and Financial Indicators

Traffic Data

2Q15

2Q14

% Var.

1H15

1H14

% Var.

Aviation Market - GOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

RPK GOL – Total

9,114

8,734

4.3%

19,286

18,273

5.5%

RPK GOL – Domestic

8,125

7,759

4.7%

17,045

16,261

4.8%

RPK GOL – International

989

975

1.4%

2,241

2,013

11.3%

ASK GOL – Total

11,870

11,619

2.2%

24,903

24,147

3.1%

ASK GOL – Domestic

10,419

10,213

2.0%

21,727

21,289

2.1%

ASK GOL - International

1,451

1,405

3.3%

3,176

2,859

11.1%

GOL Load Factor - Total

76.8%

75.2%

1.6 p.p

77.4%

75.7%

1.8 p.p

GOL Load Factor - Domestic

78.0%

76.0%

2.0 p.p

78.5%

76.4%

2.1 p.p

GOL Load Factor - International

68.2%

69.4%

-1.2 p.p

70.6%

70.4%

0.2 p.p

Operational Data

2Q15

2Q14

% Var.

1H15

1H14

% Var.

Revenue Passengers - Pax on board ('000)

9,388.3

9,233.6

1.7%

19,509.2

19,061.5

2.3%

Aircraft Utilization (Block Hours/Day)

11.2

11.0

1.1%

11.4

11.3

0.9%

Departures

77,133

75,266

2.5%

157,947

154,399

2.3%

Average Stage Length (km)

912

903

1.0%

932

906

2.9%

Fuel consumption (mm liters)

371

363

2.1%

773

749

3.2%

Full-time employees at period end

16,830

16,302

3.2%

16,830

16,302

3.2%

Average Operating Fleet

125

124

1.0%

128

125

2.3%

Dados Financeiros

2Q15

2Q14

% Var.

1H15

1H14

% Var.

Net YIELD (R$ cents)

20.26

24.40

-17.0%

21.12

24.16

-12.6%

Net PRASK (R$ cents)

15.56

18.34

-15.2%

16.36

18.29

-10.5%

Net RASK (R$ cents)

17.95

20.50

-12.4%

18.62

20.19

-7.8%

CASK (R$ cents)

20.06

20.16

-0.5%

19.00

19.43

-2.2%

CASK ex-fuel (R$ cents)

13.14

12.35

6.4%

12.54

11.48

9.2%

Spread RASK – CASK (R$ cents)

3.0729

2.2296

37.8%

2.9716

2.2974

29.3%

Average Exchange Rate1

3.1026

2.2025

40.9%

3.1026

2.2025

40.9%

End of period Exchange Rate1

58.0

103.1

-43.8%

53.3

100.9

-47.2%

WTI (avg. per barrel, US$)2

2.21

2.50

-11.4%

2.08

2.56

-18.8%

Price per liter Fuel (R$)3

0.47

0.76

-38.8%

0.45

0.77

-41.5%

           

1. Source: Central Bank; 2. Source: Bloomberg; 3. Fuel expenses/liters consumed.        

 

 

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2Q15 Earnings Release

 

Domestic market – GOL

      Domestic supply increased 2.0% over 2Q14 and 2.1% compared to 1H14, reflecting lower supply in 2Q14, when the Company reduced capacity during the 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil.

 

      Domestic demand increased by 4.7% in the quarter and 4.8% in 1H15, leading the domestic load factor to 78.0%, an increase of 2.0 p.p. compared to 2Q14, and 78.5%, an increase of 2.1 p.p. compared to 1H14.

                                                                                                                                                            

      During the quarter, GOL transported 8.9 million passengers in the domestic market and 18.5 million passengers accumulated over the year, representing an increase of 1.9% and 2.2%, both compared to the same period in 2014. For 1H15, GOL was once again the leading airline in the number of passenger transported in the Brazilian domestic market.

 

      Even with reduced economic activity in the country, GOL remained the leader in tickets sold to corporate passengers in the Brazilian domestic market, with a share of 32.4% in the semester – according to the Brazilian Association of Corporate Travel Agencies (Abracorp).

 

International market - GOL

      GOL’s international supply increased by 3.3% in the quarter and 11.1% in 1H15, compared to 2014. International demand showed an increase of 1.4% between April and June, registering load factor of 68.2%, and,  in 1H15, an increase of 11.3%, leading the international load factor to 70.6%. The Company is adjusting its international network by changing frequency in some destinations and opening other international bases in order to capture market opportunities in the region.

 

      During the quarter, GOL transported 463.3 thousand passengers in the international market, 2.8% less than in 2014. For 1H15, the Company transported 1.042 million passengers, an increase of 5.3% compared to the same period in 2014.

     

PRASK and Yield

      Reflecting the economic activity slowdown in the country, the lower volume of corporate passengers and the increase of the number of leisure passengers stimulated by price variations, yield fell by 17.0% in the quarter and 12.6% in the first semester of the year. PRASK partially benefited due to increased load factor by 1.6 p.p. in 2Q15 and 1.8 p.p. in 1H15, dropping by 15.2% and 10.5% respectively, compared to the same period 2014.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Income statement in IFRS (R$ million)

Income Statement (R$ MM)

2Q15

2Q14

% Var.

1H15

1H14

% Var.

Gross Revenue

2,268.9

2,530.0

-10.3%

4,918.9

5,154.4

-4.6%

Passenger

1,927.1

2,243.8

-14.1%

4,248.5

4,604.4

-7.7%

Cargo and Other

341.8

286.2

19.4%

670.4

550.0

21.9%

Tax

(137.8)

(148.7)

-7.3%

(282.6)

(279.7)

1.0%

Net operating revenues

2,131.1

2,381.3

-10.5%

4,636.3

4,874.7

-4.9%

Passenger

1,846.8

2,131.4

-13.4%

4,074.2

4,415.7

-7.7%

Cargo and Other

284.3

249.9

13.8%

562.1

459.0

22.5%

Operating Costs and Expenses

(2,380.8)

(2,342.5)

1.6%

(4,731.0)

(4,691.0)

0.9%

Salaries, wages and benefits

(393.1)

(327.1)

20.2%

(804.8)

(674.4)

19.3%

Aircraft fuel

(821.6)

(908.0)

-9.5%

(1,608.4)

(1,919.4)

-16.2%

Aircraft rent

(244.3)

(213.0)

14.7%

(459.0)

(426.0)

7.7%

Sales and marketing

(146.0)

(161.0)

-9.3%

(270.7)

(322.2)

-16.0%

Landing fees

(162.0)

(142.3)

13.8%

(330.9)

(293.8)

12.6%

Aircraft and traffic servicing

(243.8)

(202.0)

20.7%

(476.6)

(367.9)

29.6%

Maintenance materials and repairs

(126.6)

(152.4)

-16.9%

(273.7)

(227.9)

20.1%

Depreciation and Amortization

(97.5)

(124.3)

-21.6%

(197.9)

(259.6)

-23.8%

Other

(145.9)

(112.2)

30.0%

(309.1)

(199.8)

54.7%

Equity Income

(1.4)

(1.0)

47.9%

(2.6)

(1.4)

88.1%

Operating Result (EBIT)

(251.1)

37.8

NM

(97.3)

182.3

NM

EBIT Margin

-11.8%

1.6%

-13.4 p.p

-2.1%

3.7%

-5.8 p.p

Other Financial Income (expense)

16.5

(105.7)

NM

(850.1)

(299.5)

183.9%

Interest on loans

(185.6)

(132.9)

39.7%

(358.8)

(276.0)

30.0%

Gains from financial investments

19.8

25.4

-22.1%

50.8

67.5

-24.7%

Exchange and monetary variations

205.6

50.4

308.0%

(568)

107.9

NM

Derivatives net results

(7.0)

(36.8)

-81.0%

61.1

(155.3)

NM

Other expenses (revenues), net

(16.2)

(11.8)

38.1%

(34.7)

(43.6)

-20.5%

Income (Loss) before income taxes

(234.7)

(67.8)

245.9%

(947.4)

(117.2)

708.5%

Income Tax

(120.3)

(77.1)

55.9%

(80.3)

(123.9)

-35.2%

Current income tax

(3.7)

(34.8)

-89.5%

(88.1)

(74.1)

19.0%

Deferred income tax

(116.6)

(42.3)

175.4%

7.8

(49.9)

NM

Net income (loss)

(354.9)

(145.0)

144.8%

(1,027.6)

(241.1)

326.2%

Net Margin

-16.7%

-6.1%

-10.6 p.p

-22.2%

-4.9%

-17.2 p.p

Participation of Non-controlling shareholders

41.0

29.2

40.4%

72.8

64.2

13.4%

Participation of controlling shareholders

(395.9)

(174.2)

127.3%

(1,100.5)

(305.4)

260.4%

EBITDA

(153.7)

162.2

NM

100.6

441.9

-77.2%

EBITDA Margin

-7.2%

6.8%

-14.0 p.p

2.2%

9.1%

-6.9 p.p

EBITDAR

90.7

375.2

-75.8%

559.6

867.9

-35.5%

EBITDAR Margin

4.3%

15.8%

-11.5 p.p

12.1%

17.8%

-5.7 p.p

 

 

 

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EBIT, EBITDA and EBITDAR Reconciliation

(R$ MM)*

2Q15

2Q14

% Var.

1H15

1H14

% Var.

Net income (loss)

(354.9)

(145.0)

144.8%

(1,027.6)

(241.1)

326.2%

(-) Income taxes

(120.3)

(77.1)

55.9%

(80.3)

(123.9)

-35.2%

(-) Net financial result

16.5

(105.7)

-115.6%

(850.1)

(299.5)

183.9%

EBIT

(251.1)

37.8

-763.6%

(97.3)

182.3

-153.4%

(-) Depreciation and amortization

(97.5)

(124.3)

-21.6%

(197.9)

(259.6)

-23.8%

EBITDA

(153.7)

162.2

-194.8%

100.6

441.9

-77.2%

(-) Aircraft rent

(244.3)

(213.0)

14.7%

(459.0)

(426.0)

7.7%

EBITDAR

90.7

375.2

-75.8%

559.6

867.9

-35.5%


*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 the net financial result; and EBITDA = net income (loss) plus income and social contribution taxes, the net financial result, and depreciation and amortization. We also show the reconciliation of EBITDAR, given its importance as a specific aviation industry indicator, whereby: EBITDAR = net income (loss) plus income and social contribution taxes, the net financial result, depreciation and amortization, and aircraft operating lease expenses.

 

Net revenue

Total net revenue in 2Q15 was R$2,131.1 million, a decrease of 10.5%. The result was impacted by the lower volume of corporate passengers and the increase of the number of leisure passengers stimulated by price variations, and was partially benefited by increased demand and load factor in the period.

 

Passenger revenue, in turn, represented 86.7% of total net revenues, and decreased by 13.4% in the quarter due to lower activity in the economy and consequent lower volume of corporate passengers. International passenger revenue reached R$182.6 million in 2Q15, equivalent to 8.6% of the Company's total revenue.

 

Net cargo and other revenue amounted to R$284.3 million, representing 13.3% of total revenues and up 13.8% compared to 2Q14, due to the increase in cargo revenue and revenue from ticket rebooking, refunds and cancellations, as well as from revenues generated by the “GOL+ Conforto” product.

 

Operating expenses

Operating costs and expenses totaled R$2,380.8 million, an increase of 1.6% compared to 2Q14, impacted by the jet fuel price fall. Excluding fuel expenses, annual expenses totaled R$1,559.2 million, representing an increase of R$124.8 million or 8.7% compared to 2014. The cost of ASK (CASK) reached R$20.06, practically in line with the previous period. The increased cost was mainly due to the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Operating Expenses (R$ MM)

2Q15

2Q14

% Var.

1H15

1H14

% Var.

Aircraft fuel

(821.6)

(908.0)

-9.5%

(1,608.4)

(1,919.4)

-16.2%

Salaries, wages and benefits

(393.1)

(327.1)

20.2%

(804.8)

(674.4)

19.3%

Aircraft rent

(244.3)

(213.0)

14.7%

(459.0)

(426.0)

7.7%

Sales and marketing

(146.0)

(161.0)

-9.3%

(270.7)

(322.2)

-16.0%

Landing fees

(162.0)

(142.3)

13.8%

(330.9)

(293.8)

12.6%

Aircraft and traffic servicing

(243.8)

(202.0)

20.7%

(476.6)

(367.9)

29.6%

Maintenance, materials and repairs

(126.6)

(152.4)

-16.9%

(273.7)

(227.9)

20.1%

Depreciation and Amortization

(97.5)

(124.3)

-21.6%

(197.9)

(259.6)

-23.8%

Other operating expenses

(145.9)

(112.2)

30.0%

(309.1)

(199.8)

54.7%

Total operating expenses

(2,380.8)

(2,342.5)

1.6%

(4,731.0)

(4,691.0)

0.9%

Operating expenses ex- fuel

(1,559.2)

(1,434.4)

8.7%

(3,122.6)

(2,771.6)

12.7%

 

Operating Expenses per ASK (R$ cents)

2Q15

2Q14

% Var.

1H15

1H14

% Var.

Aircraft fuel

(6.92)

(7.82)

-11.4%

(6.46)

(7.95)

-18.7%

Salaries, wages and benefits

(3.31)

(2.82)

17.6%

(3.23)

(2.79)

15.7%

Aircraft rent

(2.06)

(1.83)

12.3%

(1.84)

(1.76)

4.5%

Sales and Marketing

(1.23)

(1.39)

-11.2%

(1.09)

(1.33)

-18.6%

Landing Fees

(1.36)

(1.23)

11.4%

(1.33)

(1.22)

9.2%

Aircraft and Traffic Servicing

(2.05)

(1.74)

18.1%

(1.91)

(1.52)

25.6%

Maintenance, Materials and Repairs

(1.07)

(1.31)

-18.7%

(1.10)

(0.94)

16.4%

Depreciation and Amortization

(0.82)

(1.07)

-23.2%

(0.79)

(1.07)

-26.1%

Other Operating Expenses

(1.23)

(0.97)

27.3%

(1.24)

(0.83)

50.0%

CASK

(20.06)

(20.16)

-0.5%

(19.00)

(19.43)

-2.2%

CASK Excluding Fuel Expenses

(13.14)

(12.35)

6.4%

(12.54)

(11.48)

9.2%

 

Aircraft fuels per ASK reached R$6.92, a decrease of 11.4% compared to 2014 or R$86.5 million mainly due to lower average per-liter fuel price in Reais. The jet fuel in reais partially benefited from the 38.8%  fall in international prices in the quarter against the same period in 2014, but was impacted by the depreciation of the Real against the Dollar by 37.8%.

 

Salaries, wages and benefits per ASK reached R$3.31, up 17.6% compared to 2014 or R$66.0 million due to (i) R$22.9 million - an increase of approximately 7% in employees’ wages from the collective pay rise agreement; (ii) R$7.8 million - higher variable crew compensation by increasing flight hours; and (iii) R$2.4 million related to the internalization of employees in the areas of technology and cargo.

 

Aircraft leasing per ASK totaled R$2.06, a 12.3% increase or R$31.3 million compared to 2014, mainly due to four less operating lease aircraft and renegotiations of lease contracts that took place at the end of 2014, but it was partially negatively impacted by the depreciation of the Real against the Dollar by 37.8%.

 

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2Q15 Earnings Release

 

Sales and marketing per ASK registered R$1.23, down 11.2% or R$15.0 million compared to 2Q14, mainly due to (i) R$21.9 million fall in losses from direct sales channel; (ii) lower commission to travel agencies of R$7.6 million, reflecting the decline in the average ticket price and sales to corporate customers, partially offset by higher expenses of (i) R$4.2 million in advertising and marketing and (ii) losses for doubtful accounts of R$6.2 million.

 

Landing fees per ASK totaled R$1.36, a 11.4% increase year-over-year, or R$19.7 million, due to the passenger connection fee (fully implemented from July 2014) in all airports in which GOL operates in Brazil.

 

      Aircraft and Traffic Servicing by ASK totaled R$2.05 in the period, up 18.1% or R$41.8 million, mainly due to (i) R$13.8 million with IT services in the domestic and international bases and (ii ) increase in the number of tickets purchased through peer airlines that will be reversed in future revenue of approximately R$21.2 million.

 

      Maintenance materials and repairs per ASK came to R$1.07, down 18.7% or R$25.8 million compared to 2014 due to the aircraft maintenance calendar with fewer number of engines.

 

      Depreciation and amortization per ASK reached R$0.82, a decrease of 23.2% or R$26.8 million year-over-year, due to the lower number of engines capitalized in the period in line with the Company’s maintenance calendar, as well as the end of the depreciation period of some engines in 2014.

 

     Other expenses per ASK reached R$1.23, 27.3% or R$33.7 million more than in 2014, mainly due to: (i) R$4.5 million in increased expenses with the on-board service; (ii) reduction of R$16.1 in gains from sale leaseback operations in 2014 (3 aircraft in 2Q14 versus 2 aircraft in 2Q15); (iii) R$7.9 million in civil contingencies and (iv) R$9.6 million in civil and labor convictions.

 

Operating result

Operating loss (EBIT) in 2Q15 was R$251.1 million, with a negative operating margin of 11.8% - which is the end of the Company’s ninth consecutive quarter of evolution, reflecting the adverse scenario of the Brazilian economy. In the same period of 2014, the Company posted positive operating income of R$37.8 million with an operating margin of 1.6%.

 

Net financial result

In 2Q15, GOL recorded a positive net financial result of R$16.5 million, versus an expense of R$105.7 million in 2Q14. The improvement is mainly due to the net foreign exchange variation of R$205.6 million due to the appreciation of the Real against the Dollar by 3.3% compared the end of 1Q15, although this exchange rate had no immediate cash effect.

 

|   Interest expense recorded R$185.6 million in the quarter, an increase of R$52.7 million or 39.7% from the same period last year, which totaled R$132.9 million. This increase was caused by the depreciation of the Real against the Dollar of 37.8% and the interest payment on debentures issued by Smiles S.A. to finance part of its R$1 billion capital reduction.

 

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2Q15 Earnings Release

 

|   Net exchange variation totaled a positive R$205.6 million in 2Q15, compared to a positive R$50.4 million in the same period the previous year. The result is due to the exchange rate appreciation of 3.3% of the Real against the Dollar in the quarter compared to 1Q15, impacting the Company's balance sheet accounts, although it had no immediate cash effect.

 

|   Interest income totaled R$19.8 million in the quarter, a decrease of R$5.6 million compared to 2Q14, which totaled R$25.4 million. The variation is explained by lower cash level at 27.1% in the quarter compared to the same period last year and the lower cash level in Real.

 

|   Other financial expenses totaled R$23.2 million in the year, a decrease of 52.2% compared to the same period last year, which recorded R$48.5 million. The variation is explained by (i) the payment of the fees generated by the waiver obtained from the institutions holding the Company’s debentures IV and V due to non-compliance with financial covenants; and (ii) increase in bank fees between periods due to new funding.

 

Hedge Result

The Company makes use of hedge accounting to recognize some of its derivative instruments. In 2Q15, GOL recorded a book loss of R$10.3 million from hedge operations.

 

Results (R$ million) 2Q15

Fuel

Foreign Exchange

Interest

Total

Subtotal - Designated for Hedge Accounting

(1.9)

-

6.1

4.2

Subtotal – Not Designated for Hedge Accounting

-

(14.5)

-

(14.5)

Total

(1.9)

(14.5)

6.1

(10.3)

OCI (net of taxes, on 06/30/2015)*

-

-

(141.4)

(141.4)

 

 

*OCI (Other Comprehensive Income) or Statement of Comprehensive Income is a transitional account where positive and negative fair value adjustments of future operations are booked, designated as effective for hedging cash flow. The purpose is to state income as close to the Company’s reality as possible. As the results from operations occur in their respective accrual periods, they are incorporated into the Company's income. GOL records the fair value of hedges due in future periods whose aim is to protect cash flow.

 

Results (R$ million) 2Q15

Fuel

Foreign Exchange

Interest

Total

Financial Result

(1.9)

(14.5)

9.4

(7.0)

Operating Result

-

-

(3.3)

(3.3)

Total

(1.9)

(14.5)

6.1

(10.3)

 

 

 

|   Fuel: fuel hedge operations are made through contracts of crude oil derivatives and its derivatives (WTI, Brent and Heating Oil) and represented losses of R$1.9 million in 2Q15. During the quarter, the Company acquired a fuel protect position through derivative financial instruments, and at the end of June 2015, 20% of its exposure in the next 3 months and 14% in the next 6 months were protected by derivatives. The Company also hires fuel with the distributor, at prices (ex-refinery) predetermined for future delivery. Combining the fixed price positions and derivatives, the Company had, in June 2015, a total of 25% of its exposure for the next 3 months protected, and 18% for the next 6 months.

 

|   Interest: swap transactions to protect the cash flow from future aircraft leasing deliveries against an increase in Libor interest rates generated total earnings of R$6.1 million in 2Q15. The Company reduced its nominal hedge position from US$594.7 million in 1Q15 to US$530.7 million at the end of June 2015.


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2Q15 Earnings Release

 

 

|   Foreign exchange: foreign exchange hedge transactions through derivative financial instruments in the form of NDFs (non-deliverable forwards) generated loss of R$14.5 million in 2Q15 and are used to protect the Company's cash flow. GOL's foreign exchange exposure is hedged through derivatives instruments by 13% in the next 3 months exposure and 8% in the next 6 months. The Company also maintains part of its cash position in Dollars as a natural hedge instrument against its foreign exchange exposure. In 2Q15, this portion protected 31% of exposure in the next 3 months and 15% in the next 6 months. Adding the cash and derivative instruments, 44% of foreign exchange exposure in the next 3 months and 23% in the next 6 months was protected.

 

Income Taxes

2Q15 income taxes was a negative R$120.3 million, R$43.1 million lower than the negative R$77.1 million registered in 2Q14, due to the loss recorded in GOL group, except the subsidiary Smiles S.A.

 

Net Result

GOL recorded net loss of R$354.9 million in 2Q15, with a negative net margin of 16.7%. The result represents an increase of 144.8% from the same period in 2014, due to the items explained above.

 

Balance Sheet: Liquidity and Indebtedness

      On June 30, 2015, GOL posted total cash, including financial investments and restricted cash, of R$2,055.1 million, equivalent to 20.9% of net revenue in the last twelve months. Short-term receivables totaled R$ 450.7 million, consisting mostly of ticket sales via credit card and accounts receivable from travel agencies and cargo transportation.

 

      The Venezuelan cash position amounted to R$351.1 million as at June 30, 2015, a decrease of R$26.0 million compared to the end of 1Q15, when it was R$377.1 million. GOL is in constant discussions with the Venezuelan authorities regarding the repatriation of the remaining funds. This amount is subject to future oscillations given uncertainties in the Venezuelan economy. 

 

Indebtedness (R$ MM)

2Q15

2Q14

% Var.

1Q15

% Var.

Loans and Financings

4,426.8

3,451.6

28.3%

4,532.5

-2.3%

Aircraft Financing

2,421.4

1,955.3

23.8%

2,592.0

-6.6%

Total of Loans and Financings

6,848.1

5,407.0

26.7%

7,124.5

-3.9%

Short-Term Debt

1,159.8

531.7

118.2%

1,171.3

-1.0%

Debt in US$

252.8

197.4

28.1%

241.4

4.7%

Debt in BRL

375.3

96.8

287.7%

397.0

-5.4%

Long-Term Debt

5,688.3

4,875.3

16.7%

5,953.2

-4.4%

Debt in US$

1,503.8

1,706.6

-11.9%

1,537.2

-2.2%

Debt in BRL

1,022.8

1,116.5

-8.4%

1,022.0

0.1%

Gross Debt excluding Perpetual and Interest

6,206.4

4,926.2

26.0%

6,499.7

-4.5%

Perpetual Notes

555.4

394.2

40.9%

574.2

-3.3%

Accumulated Interest

86.4

86.5

-0.2%

50.6

70.8%

Operating Payable Leases (off-balance)

4,990.2

4,051.3

23.2%

5,952.6

-16.2%

Total Loans and Financing

11,838.3

9,458.3

25.2%

13,077.1

-9.5%

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2Q15 Earnings Release

 

Liquidity (R$ MM)

2Q15

2Q14

% Var.

1Q15

% Var.

Total Cash (cash and cash equivalents, short-term financial investments and restricted cash)

2,055.1

2,820.3

-27.1%

2,395.8

-14.2%

Short-Term Receivables

450.7

466.8

-3.4%

447.8

0.6%

Total Liquidity

2,505.8

3,287.1

-23.8%

2,843.6

-11.9%

Indebtedness and Liquidity (R$ MM)

2Q15

2Q14

% Var.

1Q15

% Var.

Cash and Equivalents as % of LTM Net Revenues

20.9%

28.7%

-7.8 p.p

23.8%

0.9 p.p

Gross Debt (R$ MM)

6,848.1

5,407.0

26.7%

7,124.5

-3.9%

Net Debt (R$ MM)

4,793.1

2,586.7

85.3%

4,728.7

1.4%

LTM Aircraft Rent x 7 years

6,143.0

5,717.3

7.4%

5,923.8

3.7%

% of debt in foreign currency

79.6%

77.6%

2.0 p.p

80.1%

-0.5 p.p

% of debt in Short-Term

16.9%

9.8%

7.1 p.p

16.4%

0.5 p.p

% of debt in Long-Term

83.1%

90.2%

-7.1 p.p

83.6%

-0.5 p.p

Gross Adjusted Debt2 (R$ MM)

12,991

11,124

16.8%

13,048

-0.4%

Net Adjusted Debt2 (R$ MM)

10,936

8,304

31.7%

10,652

2.7%

Adjusted Gross Debt2 / EBITDAR LTM

8.6 x

6.2 x

2.4 x

7.3 x

1.3 x

Adjusted Net Debt2 / EBITDAR LTM

7.27 x

4.63 x

2.6 x

6.0 x

1.3 x

Net Financial Commitments1 / EBITDAR LTM

6.5 x

3.7 x

2.8 x

6.0 x

0.5 x

1 - Financial commitments (gross debt + operational leasing contracts) less Cash  /  2 - Debt + LTM operational leasing expenses x 7.                

 

Loans and financing

        The Company has been implementing an active liability management strategy to manage its debt in order to comply with its declared objective of avoiding large amortizations over the 2 years.

 

      During 2Q15, the Company’s total loans and financings came to R$6.848.1 million (including financial leases), a decrease of 3.9% compared to 1Q15 mainly due to the appreciation of the Real of 3.3% in the period. The Company amortized R$536.5 million in debt in the year, of which R$352.2 million was from financial debt amortization and R$184.3 million from finance lease obligations. Funding issuances totaled R$297.7 million in the year, of which R$120.0 million, related to a new line of working capital loan and R$13.4 million, from a Finimp (Import Financing), were raised in the quarter.

 

The adjusted gross debt/EBITDAR (LTM) ratio reached 8,6x in 2Q15, versus 7,3x in 1Q15. This indicator was impacted by the lower accumulated profitability in the last twelve months as measured by EBITDAR, reflecting the adverse scenario of the Brazilian economy.

 

The average maturity of the Company's long-term debt in 2Q15, excluding aircraft financial leasing, the Smiles’ debentures and non-maturing debt, was 3.71 years, compared to 4.13 years in 1Q15, with an average rate of 17.11% for local-currency debt, versus 15.82% in 1Q15, and 7.67% for Dollar-dominated debt, versus 7.82% in 1Q15.

 

 

 

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2Q15 Earnings Release

 

 

 

Operational fleet and fleet plan

Fleet plan

2015

2016

2017

>2016

Total

Fleet (End of Period)

140

139

142

 

 

Aircraft Commitments (R$ million)*

778.6

1,617.9

2,491.2

40,415.1

45,302.7

Pre-Delivery Payments (R$ million)

239.6

180.1

312.9

5,350.7

6,083.3

                   *Considers aircraft list price

 

Fleet (End of Period)

2Q15

2Q14

Var.

1Q15

Var.

Boeing 737-NG Family

142

146

-4

140

2

737-800 NG

106

110

-4

105

1

737-700 NG

36

36

-

35

1

737-300 Classic*

-

9

-9

-

-

767-300/200*

-

1

-1

-

-

Opening for rent Type

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Leasing (737-NG and 767)

45

46

-1

45

-

Operating Leasing

97

101

-4

95

2

                   *Non-operational

 

At the end of 2Q15, out of a total of 142 Boeing 737-NG aircraft, GOL was operating 134 aircraft on its routes. Of the 8 remaining aircraft, 1 was in the process of being returned to it lessor and 7 was sent via sub-leasing to a European airline.

GOL has 97 aircraft under operating leases and 45 under financial leases, 40 of which with a purchase option when their leasing contracts expire. In 2Q15, GOL received 3 aircraft B737 NG under operating lease and returned 1 B737 NGs.

The average age of the fleet was 7.4 years at the end of 2Q15. In order to maintain this indicator at low levels, the Company has 127 firm aircraft acquisition orders with Boeing for fleet renewal by 2026.

 

 

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2Q15 Earnings Release

 

Capex

GOL posted a net investment of R$358.4 million in 1H15, considering the return of the pre-delivery deposits returns when the aircraft is delivered. For more details on changes in property, plant and equipment, see Note 16 to the financial statements.

 

2015 Financial guidance

 

2015 Financial Guidance

From

To

2Q15 Results

Annual Change in Domestic Supply (ASK)

0

-1%

+2.1%

Average Exchange Rate (R$ /US$)

3.15

2.95

2.97

Jet Fuel Price

2.30

2.10

2.08

Operating Margin (EBIT)

2%

3.5%

-2.1%

 

Due to the impact of the adverse macroeconomic scenario, GOL may revise its guidance to incorporate any developments in its operating and financial performance, as well as any changes in interest, FX, GDP and WTI and Brent oil price trends.

 

 

Highlights of the subsidiary Smiles’ results in 2Q15

   Gross revenue¹ grows 65.9% compared to 2Q14 and reaches R$392.1 mi;

   Number of accrued miles grows 31.5% compared to 2Q14;

   Miles redeemed increase by 28.2% compared to 2Q14;

   Net revenue grows 80.9% compared to 2Q14 and reaches R$275.5 mi;

   Smiles&Money revenue of R$76.9 mi, 104.4% higher than in 2Q14;

   Net income increase by 39.5% compared to 2Q14, reaching R$89.4 mi;

   New product: Boarding rate with miles, the Smiles 100% miles experience;

   Entry of Smiles (SMLE3) on the Ibovespa Index (May 2015);

   Interest on Own Capital declared in the amount of R$7.1 mi.

 

Smiles S.A. closed 2Q15 with operating income of R$93.0 million, 93.5% higher than in 2Q14, with an operating margin of 33.8%, due to the 38.5% increase in the number of accrued ex-GOL miles and healthy direct redemption margins. The financial result reflects the capital structure following the capital reduction, which led to a significant increase in the return on capital indicators. For more information, please visit http://www.smiles.com.br/ri.

                         

1. Gross revenue is not an accounting measure and refers to the total billed by the sale of miles and the cash portion of Smiles&Money, tax gross. These revenues may have affected the current period or will be recognized as revenue in future periods, depending on the time of redemption by the program member.

 

 

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2Q15 Earnings Release

 

Balance sheet

Balance Sheet (R$ `000)

2Q15

1Q15

4Q14

Assets

9,860,095

10,328,493

9,976,647

Current Assets

2,647,194

2,914,012

2,986,198

Cash and cash equivalents

1,622,917

1,956,292

1,898,773

Financial assets

93,743

40,513

296,824

Restricted cash

61,786

59,959

58,310

Trade and other receivables

450,738

447,830

352,284

Inventories

168,525

162,473

138,682

Recoverable income taxes

101,647

74,573

81,245

Prepaid expenses

89,818

88,096

99,556

Hedge Transactions

4,090

52,310

18,846

Other current assets

53,930

31,965

41,678

Non-Current Assets

7,212,901

7,414,481

6,990,449

Deposits

817,396

925,489

793,508

Restricted cash

276,640

339,043

273,240

Prepaid expenses

14,107

16,177

18,247

Recoverable income taxes

74,341

72,320

70,334

Deferred income taxes

496,377

632,111

486,975

Other non-current assets

35,234

30,309

23,442

Investments

19,718

22,443

8,483

Property and equipment, net

3,773,103

3,675,242

3,602,034

Intangible Assets

1,705,985

1,701,346

1,714,186

Liabilities and Shareholders` Equity

9,860,095

10,328,493

9,976,647

Liabilities

11,305,159

11,365,982

10,309,621

Current Liabilities

4,499,363

4,346,397

4,212,646

Short-term borrowings

1,159,805

1,171,286

1,110,734

Accounts payable

715,634

677,980

686,151

Salaries, wages and benefits

276,427

290,836

255,440

Fiscal obligation

67,866

140,081

100,094

Sales tax and landing fees

328,049

300,159

315,148

Advance ticket sales

1,082,397

912,809

1,101,611

Smiles deferred revenue

242,071

234,733

220,212

Advance from customers

74,769

93,671

3,196

Provisions

227,714

249,510

207,094

Obligation of derivatives transactions

75,395

131,760

85,366

Other obligations

249,237

143,573

127,600

Non-Current Liabilities

6,805,796

7,019,585

6,096,975

Long-term debt

5,688,336

5,953,197

5,124,505

Provisions

341,477

321,292

278,566

Smiles deferred revenue

669,362

616,432

559,506

Current income taxes payables

37,567

36,811

34,807

Other non-current liabilities

69,054

91,853

99,591

Shareholder's Equity

-1,445,064

-1,037,489

-332,974

Capital Stock

2,618,837

2,618,837

2,618,748

Issued share capital

-150,214

-150,214

-150,214

Shares to be issued

-

-

51

Capital reserve

792,646

792,784

103,366

Stock based compensation

94,016

96,324

93,763

Treasury shares

-24,784

-31,132

-31,357

Liability valuation adjustment

-141,424

-178,555

-138,713

Capital gain

-

-

687,163

Accumulated losses

-4,801,662

-4,405,750

-3,701,194

Non-controllers shareholders' interest

167,522

220,218

185,413

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

9,860,095

10,328,493

9,976,647

 

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2Q15 Earnings Release

 

Cash flow

Consolidated Cash Flow (R$ '000)

1H15

1H14

Net Loss for the Period

-1,027,644

-241,126

Adjustments to Reconcile net Loss to net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

 

Depreciation and Amortization

197,903

259,561

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

19,638

7,757

Provision for Judicial Deposits

25,028

2,541

Reversion (Provision) for Inventory Obsolescence

2,139

-1

Deferred Taxes

-7,849

49,892

Equity in Subsidiaries

2,647

1,407

Share-based Payments

6,188

4,186

Exchange and Monetary Variations, net

901,547

-113,053

Interests on Loan and Leasing

282,114

148,074

Unrealized Hedge Result

-4,873

15,852

Result share plan provision

14,845

32,546

Write-off Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets

419,045

167,676

Net income adjusted

901,547

-113,053

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

Accounts Receivable

-118,092

-149,762

Financial Applications Used for Trading

279,917

856,9

Inventories

-31,982

-30,585

Deposits

53,245

-34,275

Prepaid Expenses, Insurance and Recoverable Taxes

-23,315)

36,452

Others Assets

-12,64

6,534

Suppliers

60,758

-42,625

Advance Ticket Sales

-19,214

-90,103

Advances from Customers

71,573

-127,321

Salaries, Wages and Benefits

6,142

-9,929

Sales Tax and Landing Fees

12,901

28,793

Tax Obligation

50,272

62,246

Obligations from Derivative Transactions

1,874

5,2

Provisions

-16,962

-87,995

Others Liabilities

17,951

131,19

Mileage program

131,715

52,438

Interest Paid

-247,228

-167,065

Income Tax Paid

-79,894

-76,483

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

556,066

531,286

 

 

 

Restricted Cash

-6,875

27,91

Dividends received by subsidiary

1,302

-

Investment acquisition

-

-12,5

Investment sale

-

65,752

Property, Plant and Equipment

-308,765

-125,724

Advances for Property, Plant and Equipment Acquisition

-35,864

153,432

Intangible Assets

-20,656

-24,319

Net Cash Provides (Used in) Investing Activities

-447,694

239,913

 

 

 

Loan Funding

297,677

295,719

Loan Payment

-352,183

-73,304

Financial Leases Payment

-184,322

-122,355

Shares to be issued

-51

117,249

Capital increase in subsidiary

3,838

1,235

Dividends paid

-

-67,409

Net Cash Generated by (Used In) Financing Activities

-235,041

151,135

Exchange Variation on Cash and Cash Equivalents

-149,187

-107,588

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

-275,856

814,746

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of the Period

1,898,773

1,635,647

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of the Period

1,622,917

2,450,393

 

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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.

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

|           BLOCK HOURS: refers to 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: refers to 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.

|           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 for a long period, 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 third party.

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

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

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

 

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Investor Relations

ri@golnaweb.com.br

www.voegol.com.br/ri

+55(11)2128-4700

 

About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A.

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, the largest low-cost and best-fare airline in Latin America, offers around 900 daily flights to 73 destinations, 17 international, in South America, the Caribbean and the United States, using a young, modern fleet of Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 Next Generation aircraft, the safest, most efficient and most economical of their type. The SMILES loyalty program allows members to accumulate miles and redeem tickets to more than 700 locations around the world via flights with foreign partner airlines. The Company also operates Gollog, a logistics service which retrieves and delivers cargo and packages to and from more than 3,500 cities in Brazil and 8 abroad. With its portfolio of innovative products and services, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes offers the best cost-benefit ratio in the market.

 

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. These are merely 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.

 

 

 

 

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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 13, 2015
 
GOL LINHAS AÉREAS INTELIGENTES S.A.
By:

/S/ Edmar Prado Lopes Neto


 
Name: Edmar Prado Lopes Neto
Title:   Investor Relations Officer
 

 

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