TIDMJET2
RNS Number : 7352S
Jet2 PLC
18 November 2021
Jet2 plc
Interim Results
Jet2 plc , the Leisure Travel group ("the Group" or "the
Company"), announces its unaudited interim results for the half
year ended 30 September 2021. These results are presented in
accordance with applicable law and International Accounting
Standards in conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006.
Group financial highlights Half year ended Half year ended Half year end
30 September 30 September change
2021 2020
Unaudited Unaudited
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Revenue GBP429.6m GBP299.9m 43%
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Operating loss (GBP170.4m) (GBP111.2m) (53%)
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Loss before FX revaluation and taxation* (GBP195.1m) (GBP130.9m) (49%)
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Loss before taxation (GBP205.8m) (GBP119.3m) (73%)
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Loss for the period after taxation (GBP163.5m) (GBP68.7m) (138%)
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Basic earnings per share (76.2p) (56.9p) (34%)
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* Further information on the calculation of this measure can be
found in Note 4.
2020 includes profit after taxation from discontinued operations
(following the sale of Fowler Welch , our Distribution &
Logistics business ) of GBP28.3m.
-- Overall liquidity improved significantly with total cash balances
(including money market deposits) at the half year end of GBP2,036.9m
(2020: GBP1,008.2m), an increase of 102%. The Group's 'Own Cash'
position, excluding customer deposits, at the half year end was
GBP1,524.3m (2020: GBP652.5m) - an increase of 44% since 31 March
2021.
-- Although seat capacity for the period increased by 86% to 2.68m
(2020: 1.44m), average load factor fell to 57.3% (2020: 69.0%)
with load factors to Amber destinations, primarily popular high-volume
leisure destinations, more than 20ppts lower than those for Green
destinations, as customers remained anxious they could quickly
be changed to Red, meaning enforced quarantine on return to the
UK.
-- Additionally, fragile consumer confidence arising from the three-weekly
UK Government traffic light reviews undertaken throughout the
period meant that customer bookings were significantly closer
to departure than normal, leading to a reduction in average flight-only
ticket yield per passenger sector of 25% year on year.
-- Consequently, Group operating loss increased 53% to GBP170.4m
(2020: GBP111.2m) and Group loss before foreign exchange revaluation
and taxation increased 49% to GBP195.1m (2020: GBP130.9m). The
total loss for the period after taxation was GBP163.5m (2020:
GBP68.7m).
-- In order to meet the future anticipated growth of our Leisure
Travel business and to refresh our existing aircraft fleet, we
were delighted to enter into agreements with Airbus for 51 new
firm ordered A321 NEO aircraft, with agreed flexibility to extend
the order up to 75 aircraft.
-- The competitive pricing environment being experienced for Winter
21/22, plus the necessary investment in our own operations in
the remainder of this financial year in readiness for our flying
programme expansion in the Summer 2022 season, means that, as
is typical for the business, further losses are to be expected
in the second half.
-- Following the recent dissolution of the Green and Amber lists
from 4 October and the easing of passenger testing requirements,
forward bookings for Winter 21/22 have been markedly stronger
and average load factors much improved.
-- Bookings for Summer 22, for which package holiday bookings are
displaying a materially higher mix of the total, are encouraging,
with average load factors ahead of Summer 19 at the same point.
Given these promising trends, we remain optimistic that in Summer
22 we will experience a return to previously normal operations
and customer volumes.
Chairman's Statement
I report on the Group's trading performance for Jet2holidays ,
our acclaimed ATOL licensed package holidays operator and Jet2.com
, our award-winning leisure airline, for the half year ended 30
September 2021.
The first three months of the financial year saw little change
in the significant challenges facing the Leisure Travel industry,
with no scheduled flying activity in the period from 1 April to 24
June 2021. Although the UK Government's decision to allow
quarantine-free travel to Amber list destinations for those fully
vaccinated from 19 July 2021 was a welcome step in the right
direction, the limited number of Green destinations and fragile
consumer confidence arising from the three-weekly Government
traffic light reviews undertaken throughout the period, meant that
customer bookings were significantly closer to departure than
normal.
As a result, average load factors and net ticket yields reduced
materially year on year and consequently Group loss before foreign
exchange revaluation and taxation increased to GBP195.1m (2020:
GBP130.9m). Th e total loss for the period after taxation was
GBP163.5m (2020: GBP68.7m).
Basic earnings per share decreased to (76.2p) (2020: (56.9p))
and in consideration of the continuing focus on liquidity given the
still uncertain climate, the Board does not recommend the payment
of an interim dividend (2020: nil).
At 1 April 2021, the Group had a strong and carefully managed
balance sheet with an 'Own Cash' balance, excluding customer
deposits, of GBP1,061.7m and a total cash balance of
GBP1,379.0m.
On 3 June 2021, the Group announced the successful issuance of
GBP387.4m of guaranteed senior unsecured convertible bonds due in
2026 carrying a coupon of 1.625%, the offering for which was
significantly oversubscribed. The initial conversion price was set
at GBP18.06 representing a premium of 40% above the reference share
price of GBP12.90. The proceeds of the issuance strengthened Jet2
plc 's liquidity further and positions the Company for a strong
recovery, through fleet growth and fleet renewal opportunities.
Additionally, the Group also secured a new GBP150.0m term loan,
which matures in September 2023, from its supportive relationship
banks.
In late August and early October 2021, we were delighted to
announce that in order to meet the future anticipated growth of our
Leisure Travel business and to refresh our existing aircraft fleet,
we entered into agreements with Airbus for 51 new firm ordered A321
NEO aircraft with agreed flexibility to extend the order up to 75
aircraft. The firm ordered aircraft deliveries stretch over six
years until 2029, and at current list prices represent a total
value of approximately $6.9bn, with a total transaction value for
up to 75 aircraft of approximately $10.1bn, though the Company
negotiated significant discounts from the list price. This
aircraft, which has more seats and provides additional operating
benefits through lower fuel consumption is, in our opinion, the
most flexible, efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft in
its class today. The Group will retain flexibility in determining
the most favourable method of financing the aircraft, which it
expects will be through a combination of internal resources and
debt.
In September 2021, we were pleased to publish our Sustainability
Strategy with the vision to become "one of the leading brands in
sustainable air travel and package holidays". Jet2 has always taken
its environmental impact seriously and as a socially and
environmentally responsible airline and tour operator we recognise
our future growth must continue to be sustainable. As part of our
Net Zero 2050 commitment, in addition to the new Airbus A321 NEO
investment, Jet2.com has pledged that from January 2022 it will
offset every tonne of carbon not already covered by its
contribution to existing emissions schemes and it will use a
percentage of UK-produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2026. It is
also committing to the circular economy and will cut 80% of single
use plastics on its aircraft by 2023 as compared to 2019 -
equivalent to removing 11 million items per annum. Jet2holidays is
also acting on the environmental impacts in its supply chain by
enabling customers to make more sustainable accommodation choices
through its hotel sustainability labelling system. More detailed
information on the Group's Sustainability Strategy can be found at
www.jet2plc.com/the-environment .
We take people on holiday!
Flying recommenced in late June 2021 to Jersey and subsequently
to the Balearic Islands and Madeira on 1 July 2021. Following the
UK Government's decision to allow quarantine-free travel to Amber
list destinations for the fully vaccinated from mid-July 2021,
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays broadened its Summer 21 flying programme
to 37 leisure destinations, representing approximately 55% of
pre-Covid Summer 19 capacity, enabling us to provide as many of our
Customers as possible with their well-deserved and eagerly
anticipated Real Package Holidays(TM). Additionally, we were
delighted to successfully commence operations from our new Bristol
base on 2 July 2021.
Although seat capacity for the period increased by 86% to 2.68m
(2020: 1.44m), the Group's average load factor fell to 57.3% (2020:
69.0%) with load factors to Amber destinations, primarily popular
high-volume leisure destinations, more than 20ppts lower than those
for Green destinations, as customers remained anxious they could
quickly be changed to Red, meaning enforced quarantine on return to
the UK.
As a result, overall passenger numbers for the period increased
by 55% to 1.53m (2020: 0.99m), with customers choosing our
end-to-end package holiday product rising 47% to 0.44m (2020:
0.30m) and single sector passengers choosing our flight-only
product growing by 67% to 0.72m (2020: 0.43m). Consequently, higher
margin package holiday customers represented 53.0% of overall flown
passengers (2020: 56.7%).
Average flight-only ticket yield per passenger sector at
GBP73.27 (2020: GBP97.58) was 25% lower than the prior year due to
aggressive price competition as customer booking behaviour
displayed a pronounced move to very short lead times from
departure, a product of the UK Government's three-weekly traffic
light reviews undertaken throughout the period.
Conversely, the average price of a Jet2holidays package holiday
increased by 10% to GBP748 (2020: GBP681), a reflection of the many
special offers received from hoteliers and passed onto customers in
Summer 20.
Non-Ticket Retail Revenue per passenger sector grew by 6% to
GBP30.97 (2020: GBP29.26) primarily due to increased take up of our
successful in-flight retail service, in part assisted by changes to
passenger duty-free allowances that came into effect from 1 January
2021, and higher revenue per passenger from advanced seat
assignment.
As a result, overall Group Revenue increased 43% to GBP429.6m
(2020: GBP299.9m)
Higher levels of flying activity resulted in an associated 48%
increase in direct operating expenses (including direct staff
costs) to GBP417.2m. Additionally, t he Group continued to make use
of grants available under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
("CJRS") to support temporarily laid off colleagues, claiming
GBP30.1m in the period (2020: GBP59.2m), a lower amount than the
prior year as the percentage contributions from the UK Government
steadily reduced and more colleagues returned to work as
operational activity increased. These amounts continued to be
supplemented by our generous bespoke salary plan which saw the
Group substantially "top up" the CJRS funding to provide further
financial support for our loyal colleagues on whom we depend to
deliver our award winning "Customer First" service. In addition, an
extra GBP29.3m was invested in brand and direct marketing as the
business ramped up operations from a standstill position and sought
to optimise load factors for Summer 21 and drive customer bookings
for Winter 21/22 and Summer 22.
As a result, net operating expenses increased by 46% to
GBP600.0m (2020: GBP411.1m).
Net financing expense (excluding Net FX revaluation
(losses)/gains) increased by GBP5.9m with additional interest
incurred on financing raised over the previous twelve months,
including drawdown of the Covid Corporate Financing Facility
("CCFF") of GBP200.0m, the convertible bond issuance of GBP387.4m
and the new term loan of GBP150.0m.
In the first half, the Group generated cash from operating
activities of GBP248.4m (2020: cash used in operating activities of
GBP566.5m) , primarily a result of working capital benefits from
the increased operational activity plus higher customer cash levels
due to increased forward bookings.
Capital expenditure of GBP60.6m (2020: GBP22.6m) reflected
pre-delivery payments made for the Group's Airbus A321 NEO order,
plus continued investment in the long-term maintenance of our
existing aircraft fleet, whilst net inflows of cash of GBP528.0m
were generated from the convertible bond issuance and new term
loan.
As a result, overall liquidity improved significantly with a
total cash balance (including money market deposits) at the half
year end of GBP2,036.9m, an increase of 102% (2020: GBP1,008.2m).
Our 'Own Cash' position (excluding customer deposits) of
GBP1,524.3m, increased 134% (2020: GBP652.5m) , aided in part by
improved underlying average Own Cash burn of approximately GBP17m
per month (2020: underlying average of GBP38m per month). There
were no cash restrictions from Merchant Acquirers during the period
and at the half year end GBP2.6m (2020: GBP8.1m) was placed with
counterparties to cover out-of-the-money hedge instruments and as
collateral in respect of adverse currency movements on aircraft
loans in comparison to their underlying asset value.
Subsequent to the reporting period, the Group repaid its
Revolving Credit Facility of GBP65.0m and as at 14 November 2021
its 'Own Cash' balance, excluding customer deposits, was
GBP1,464.0m, with a total cash balance of GBP1,975.7m.
Key Performance Indicators Half year Half year Half year
ended ended end change
30 September 30 September
2021 2020
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Leisure Travel sector seats available
(capacity) 2.68m 1.44m 86%
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Leisure Travel passenger sectors flown 1.53m 0.99m 55%
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Leisure Travel average load factor 57.3% 69.0% (11.7ppts)
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Flight-only passenger sectors flown 0.72m 0.43m 67%
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Package holiday customers 0.44m 0.30m 47%
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Package holiday customers % of total
passenger sectors flown 53.0% 56.7% (3.7ppts)
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Average flight-only ticket yield per
passenger sector (excl. taxes) GBP73.27 GBP97.58 (25%)
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Average package holiday price GBP748 GBP681 10%
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Non-ticket revenue per passenger sector GBP30.97 GBP29.26 6%
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Advance sales made as at the reporting
date GBP1,311.9m GBP951.7m 38%
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Outlook
Although first half losses are greater than last year, given the
limited number of Green destinations operated throughout the period
and the fragile consumer confidence surrounding Amber destinations,
we have been satisfied with the positive financial contribution
achieved, supported by our quick to market, flexible operating
model.
The dissolution of the Green and Amber lists from 4 October 2021
was particularly heartening, as were the changes to the UK
Government's testing requirements for passengers returning to the
UK. As a consequence, forward bookings for Winter 21/22 have been
markedly stronger and average load factors much improved. At
present, on the assumption of a continued unhindered flying
programme, we anticipate seat capacity for Winter 21/22 will be
approximately 11% less than Winter 19/20.
The Travel industry continues to be subject to a range of cost
pressures most notably in relation to fuel and carbon costs.
Additionally, we expect the competitive pricing environment being
experienced for Winter 21/22 to continue. We will also make
necessary investment in our own operations in the remainder of this
financial year, including the increasing cost of retaining and
attracting colleagues in readiness for our flying programme
expansion in the Summer 22 season, plus marketing spend to drive
customer bookings. As a result, and as is typical for the business,
further losses are to be expected in the second half.
Nonetheless, visibility as to the full year financial outturn
remains limited and will very much depend on the continued rollout
of vaccines, no further adverse Covid-19 developments and an
uninterrupted Winter 21/22 flying programme.
Current seat capacity for Summer 22 is approximately 13% higher
than Summer 19 and we are on sale to all our popular Real Package
Holidays(TM) leisure destinations. Bookings for Summer 22, for
which package holiday bookings are displaying a materially higher
mix of the total, are encouraging, with average load factors ahead
of Summer 19 at the same point. Given these promising trends, we
remain optimistic that in Summer 22 we will experience a return to
previously normal operations and customer volumes.
We continue to believe that opportunities for financially
strong, resilient and trusted operators will only increase and with
our Own Cash balance as at 14 November 2021 of GBP1,464.0m, we are
well placed to respond. And, given current booking visibility, we
are confident that our Customers will be determined to enjoy the
wonderful experience of a well-deserved Jet2 holiday and that
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will continue to have a thriving future,
taking millions of UK holidaymakers annually, to the Mediterranean,
the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities.
Philip Meeson
Executive Chairman
18 November 2021
For further information, please contact:
Jet2 plc Tel: 0113 239 7692
Philip Meeson, Executive Chairman
Gary Brown, Group Chief Financial
Officer
Cenkos Securities plc Tel: 020 7397 8900
Nominated Adviser
Katy Birkin / Camilla Hume
Canaccord Genuity Limited Tel: 020 7523 8000
Adam James
Jefferies International Limited Tel: 020 7029 8000
Ed Matthews
Buchanan Tel: 020 7466 5000
Financial PR
Richard Oldworth
Jet2 plc
Condensed Consolidated Income Statement (Unaudited)
for the half year ended 30 September 2021
Note Half year Half year Year
ended ended ended
30 September 30 September 31 March
2021 2020 2021
GBPm GBPm GBPm
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Revenue 429.6 299.9 395.4
Net operating expenses (600.0) (411.1) (731.5)
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Operating loss (170.4) (111.2) (336.1)
Finance income 1.7 1.4 2.0
Finance expense (27.0) (20.8) (40.5)
Net FX revaluation (losses) / gains (10.7) 11.6 3.9
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Net financing expense (36.0) (7.8) (34.6)
Profit / (loss) on disposal of
property, plant and equipment 0.6 (0.3) 0.8
Loss before taxation (205.8) (119.3) (369.9)
Taxation 7 42.3 22.3 70.4
Loss for the period from continuing
operations (163.5) (97.0) (299.5)
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Profit after taxation from discontinued
operating activities - 1.8 1.8
Profit on disposal of discontinued
operations - 26.5 26.5
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Loss for the period (163.5) (68.7) (271.2)
(all attributable to equity shareholders
of the Parent)
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Earnings per share from continuing
operations
- basic 6 (76.2p) (56.9p) (166.9p)
- diluted 6 (76.2p) (56.9p) (166.9p)
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Jet2 plc
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
for the half year ended 30 September 2021
Half year Half year Year
ended ended ended
30 September 30 September 31 March
2021 2020 2021
GBPm GBPm GBPm
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Loss for the period (163.5) (68.7) (271.2)
Other comprehensive income / (expense)
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Cash flow hedges:
Fair value gains / (losses) 64.7 (3.9) (23.6)
Add back losses transferred to income
statement 18.7 29.6 55.0
Cost of hedging reserve - changes in fair
value 1.6 (3.1) (1.9)
Related taxation charge (15.4) (4.3) (5.6)
Revaluation of foreign operations 0.9 0.1 (3.4)
70.5 18.4 20.5
Total comprehensive expense for the period
(all attributable to equity shareholders
of the Parent) (93.0) (50.3) (250.7)
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Total comprehensive (expense) / income
for the period arises from:
Continuing operations (93.0) (78.6) (279.0)
Discontinued operations - 28.3 28.3
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Total comprehensive expense (93.0) (50.3) (250.7)
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Jet2 plc
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
(Unaudited)
at 30 September 2021
30 September 30 September 31 March
2021 2020 2021
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Restated*
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 26.8 26.8 26.8
Property, plant and
equipment 843.9 890.9 836.6
Right-of-use assets 464.2 500.0 462.9
Derivative financial
instruments 9.5 - 9.4
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1,344.4 1,417.7 1,335.7
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Current assets
Inventories 0.8 1.2 1.0
Trade and other receivables 124.2 159.5 133.8
Derivative financial
instruments 68.2 51.4 23.5
Money market deposits 941.1 - -
Cash and cash equivalents 1,095.8 1,008.2 1,379.0
2,230.1 1,220.3 1,537.3
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1B Total assets 3,574.5 2,638.0 2,873.0
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2B Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 231.3 166.1 69.8
Deferred revenue 516.2 339.7 278.0
Borrowings 332.3 87.7 322.5
Lease liabilities 73.4 73.9 67.1
Provisions and liabilities 69.7 72.3 62.5
Derivative financial
instruments 33.0 90.9 58.3
1,255.9 830.6 858.2
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Non-current liabilities
Deferred revenue 9.3 10.7 44.4
Borrowings 881.6 384.4 433.7
Lease liabilities 480.9 548.9 495.0
Derivative financial
instruments 13.3 26.2 40.8
Deferred taxation 10.9 86.3 36.7
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1,396.0 1,056.5 1,050.6
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3B Total liabilities 2,651.9 1,887.1 1,908.8
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4B Net assets 922.6 750.9 964.2
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5B Shareholders' equity
Share capital 2.7 2.3 2.7
Share premium 19.8 12.9 19.8
Cash flow hedging reserve 24.1 (48.8) (44.2)
Cost of hedging reserve 2.1 (0.2) 0.8
Other reserves 52.2 3.4 (0.1)
Retained earnings 821.7 781.3 985.2
6B Total shareholders'
equity 922.6 750.9 964.2
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(*) The share premium and retained earnings balances have been
restated as at 30 September 2020 to better reflect the Group's
share issue using a cashbox structure during the comparative
period. Please see Note 12 for further information.
Jet2 plc
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
for the half year ended 30 September 2021
Half year Half year Year ended
ended ended 31 March
30 September 30 September 2021
2021 2020 GBPm
GBPm GBPm
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Loss from continuing operations before taxation (205.8) (119.3) (369.9)
Profit from discontinued operations
before taxation - 28.6 28.6
Net financing expense (including Net FX
revaluation losses / (gains)) 36.0 8.0 34.8
Hedge ineffectiveness 0.8 0.7 (1.7)
Depreciation 81.6 83.4 166.1
Profit on disposal of discontinued operations - (26.5) (26.5)
(Profit) / loss on disposal of property,
plant and equipment (0.6) 0.3 (0.8)
Equity settled share-based payments - - 0.4
Operating cash flows before movements in
working capital (88.0) (24.8) (169.0)
Decrease in inventories 0.2 0.1 0.3
Decrease in trade and other receivables 4.1 134.6 160.3
Increase / (decrease) in trade and other
payables 161.2 (198.7) (296.4)
Increase / (decrease) in deferred revenue 203.1 (394.8) (422.8)
Increase / (decrease) in provisions and
liabilities 2.6 5.0 (2.0)
Movement in assets held for sale - 3.9 3.9
Payment on settlement of derivatives (15.5) (101.4) (101.6)
Cash generated from / (used in) from operations 267.7 (576.1) (827.3)
Interest received 1.7 1.4 2.0
Interest paid (21.0) (18.9) (36.7)
Income taxes refunded - 27.1 27.2
Net cash generated from / (used in) operating
activities 248.4 (566.5) (834.8)
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Cash flows (used in) / generated from investing
activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (60.6) (21.7) (36.2)
Purchase of right-of-use assets - (0.9) (1.2)
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations
(net of cash disposed) - 76.0 76.0
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and
equipment 0.6 0.7 2.5
Net increase in money market deposits (941.1) - -
Net cash (used in) / generated from investing
activities (1,001.1) 54.1 41.1
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Cash flows (used in) / generated from financing
activities
Repayment of borrowings (25.2) (8.5) (14.9)
New loans advanced 147.9 - 301.1
Payment of lease liabilities (35.0) (33.8) (69.2)
Proceeds on issue of shares - 167.1 580.4
Proceeds on issue of convertible bonds 380.1 - -
Net cash generated from financing activities 467.8 124.8 797.4
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Net (decrease) / increase in cash in the
period (284.9) (387.6) 3.7
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period 1,379.0 1,400.2 1,400.2
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes 1.7 (4.4) (24.9)
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7B Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 1,095.8 1,008.2 1,379.0
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Jet2 plc
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
for the half year ended 30 September 2021
Share Share Cash flow Cost Other Merger Retained Total
capital premium hedging of hedging reserves reserve earnings shareholders'
reserve reserve equity
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
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Balance at 31
March
2020 1.9 12.9 (69.6) 2.3 3.3 - 683.3 634.1
Total
comprehensive
expense - - 20.8 (2.5) 0.1 - (68.7) (50.3)
Issue of share
capital 0.4 - - - - 166.7 - 167.1
Reserves
transfer - - - - - (166.7) 166.7 -
Balance at 30
September
2020 -
Restated(1) 2.3 12.9 (48.8) (0.2) 3.4 - 781.3 750.9
Total
comprehensive
expense - - 4.6 1.0 (3.5) - (202.5) (200.4)
Share-based
payments - - - - - - 0.4 0.4
Issue of share
capital 0.4 6.9 - - - 406.0 - 413.3
Reserves
transfer - - - - - (406.0) 406.0 -
Balance at 31
March
2021 2.7 19.8 (44.2) 0.8 (0.1) - 985.2 964.2
Total
comprehensive
expense - - 68.3 1.3 0.9 - (163.5) (93.0)
Issue of
convertible
bonds(2) - - - - 51.4 - - 51.4
Balance at 30
September
2021 2.7 19.8 24.1 2.1 52.2 - 821.7 922.6
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(1) The share premium and retained earnings balances have been
restated as at 30 September 2020 to better reflect the Group's
share issue using a cashbox structure during the comparative
period. Please see Note 12 for further information.
(2) In June 2021, senior unsecured convertible bonds were issued
generating gross proceeds of GBP387.4m. The equity component of the
bonds was valued at GBP51.4m and recognised in Other reserves.
Jet2 plc
Notes to the consolidated interim report
for the half year ended 30 September 2021 (Unaudited)
1. General information
The Group's interim financial report consolidates the financial
statements of Jet2 plc and its subsidiaries. Jet2 plc is a public
limited company incorporated and domiciled in England and
Wales.
This interim report has been prepared and approved by the
Directors in accordance with applicable law and International
Accounting Standards in conformity with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006. It does not fully comply with IAS 34 - Interim
Financial Reporting, which is not currently required to be applied
by AIM companies.
2. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation of the interim report
This unaudited consolidated interim financial report for the
half year ended 30 September 2021 does not constitute statutory
accounts as defined in s435 of the Companies Act 2006. The
financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021 were prepared
in accordance with applicable law and International Accounting
Standards in conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 and have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The
report of the auditor on those financial statements was
unqualified, did not contain an emphasis of matter paragraph and
did not contain any statement under s495(3) nor (4) of the
Companies Act 2006.
The interim financial report has been prepared under the
historical cost convention except for all derivative financial
instruments, which have been measured at fair value. The accounting
policies applied within this interim report are consistent with
those detailed in the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended
31 March 2021.
The Group's interim financial report is presented in pounds
sterling and all values are rounded to the nearest GBP100,000
except where indicated otherwise.
Going concern
The Directors have prepared financial forecasts for the Group,
comprising profit before and after taxation, balance sheets and
projected cash flows through to 31 March 2024.
For the purpose of assessing the appropriateness of the
preparation of the Group's interim financial report on a going
concern basis, three financial forecast scenarios have been
prepared:
-- A base case which assumes a full unhindered Summer 22 flying
programme, utilising an aircraft fleet of over 100 at pre-pandemic
load factors above 90%, although at lower net ticket yields than
Summer 19 to reflect competitive pricing in the market;
-- A downside case assuming reduced consumer demand resulting in
materially lower average load factors than normally achieved,
but with no restrictions on flying to any of the Group's destinations;
and
-- A severe downside case based on a period of no flying for 12
months from the date of publication of the Interim Results.
The forecasts consider the current cash position and an
assessment of the principal areas of risk and uncertainty, paying
particular attention to the impact of Covid-19.
In addition, all scenarios assume that the Group's GBP200m Covid
Corporate Financing Facility is repaid on maturity in mid-March
2022, the Revolving Credit Facility is repaid early in October 2021
and there are no mitigating actions taken to defer capital
expenditure.
The Directors concluded that given the combination of a closing
cash balance (including money market deposits) of GBP2,036.9m at 30
September 2021, together with the forecast monthly cash
utilisation, that under all three scenarios, the Group would have
sufficient liquidity throughout a period of 12 months from the date
of approval of this interim financial report. In addition, the
Group is forecast to meet its banking covenants at 31 March 2022
and 30 September 2022 under all scenarios.
As a result, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that
the Group as a whole has adequate resources to continue in
operational existence for a period of 12 months from the date of
approval of the interim financial report. For this reason, they
continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the
unaudited interim report for the half year ended 30 September
2021.
Convertible Bonds
Convertible bonds are compound financial instruments, and as a
result their liability and equity components are presented
separately in accordance with IAS 32 - Financial Instruments:
Presentation.
On issuance of the convertible bonds, the initial fair value of
the liability component is determined using a market rate for an
equivalent non-convertible instrument. This amount is classified as
a financial liability measured at amortised cost (net of
transaction costs) until it is extinguished on conversion or
redemption, with amortisation recorded through net financing
expense in the Consolidated Income Statement.
The remainder of the proceeds raised on issuance of the
convertible bonds is allocated to the conversion option that is
recognised and included in equity; this equity component is not
remeasured in subsequent years, until redemption of the liability
or conversion into shares.
Transaction costs related to the convertible bond issuance are
recorded proportionally against the corresponding liability and
equity components.
3. New accounting standards
The following revision to accounting standards becomes effective
from January 2021:
Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16 -
Interest Rate Benchmark Reform Phase 2
The only interest rate benchmarks which the Group are exposed to
and which are subject to reform are London Inter-Bank Offered Rate
("LIBOR") and US LIBOR. These exposures relate to the Group's
Revolving Credit Facility, aircraft financing facilities and any
associated floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps.
The Group is engaging with those banking partners to which it
has LIBOR exposures to transition these agreements to the Sterling
Overnight Index Average Rate ("SONIA") ahead of the 31 December
2021 deadline.
The application of this standard is not expected to have a
material impact on the Group's reported financial performance or
position.
4. Alternative performance measures
The Group's alternative performance measures are not defined by
IFRS and therefore may not be directly comparable with other
companies' alternative performance measures. These measures are not
intended to be a substitute for, or superior to, IFRS
measurements.
Loss before FX revaluation and taxation
Loss before FX revaluation and taxation is included as an
alternative performance measure in order to aid users in
understanding the underlying operating performance of the Group
excluding the impact of foreign exchange volatility.
Loss before FX revaluation and taxation is calculated as
below:
Half year Half year
ended ended
30 September 30 September
2021 2020
GBPm GBPm
------------------------------------------------- -------------- --------------
Loss before taxation from continuing operations (205.8) (119.3)
Net FX revaluation losses / (gains) 10.7 (11.6)
Loss before FX revaluation and taxation from
continuing operations (195.1) (130.9)
================================================= ============== ==============
5. Segmental reporting
IFRS 8 - Operating segments requires operating segments to be
determined based on the Group's internal reporting to the Chief
Operating Decision Maker ("CODM").
The CODM is responsible for the overall resource allocation and
performance assessment of the Group. The Board of Directors
approves major capital expenditure, assesses the performance of the
Group and also determines key financing decisions. Consequently,
the Board of Directors is considered to be the CODM.
The Group disposed of its Distribution & Logistics segment
in May 2020; consequently, the information presented to the CODM
for the purpose of resource allocation and assessment of the
Group's performance now relates to its Leisure Travel segment as
shown in the Consolidated Income Statement.
The Leisure Travel business specialises in the provision of ATOL
licensed package holidays by its tour operator, Jet2holidays, to
leisure destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and
to European Leisure Cities, and scheduled holiday flights by its
airline, Jet2.com. Resource allocation decisions are based on the
entire route network and the deployment of its entire aircraft
fleet. All Jet2holidays customers fly on Jet2.com flights, and
therefore these segments are inextricably linked and represent the
only continuing segment within the Group.
Revenue is principally generated from within the UK, the Group's
country of domicile. No customer represents more than 10% of the
Group's revenue.
6. Earnings per share
The calculation of earnings per share from continuing operations
is based on the following:
Half year ended 30 September Half year ended 30 September
2021 2020
Earnings Weighted average EPS Earnings Weighted EPS
number of average number
shares of shares
GBPm millions Pence GBPm millions Pence
--------------------------- --------- ----------------- ------- --------- ---------------- -------
Basic EPS
Loss attributable
to ordinary shareholders (163.5) 214.6 (76.2) (97.0) 170.6 (56.9)
--------------------------- --------- ----------------- ------- --------- ---------------- -------
Effect of dilutive
instruments
Share options and - - - - - -
Deferred Awards
Diluted EPS (163.5) 214.6 (76.2) (97.0) 170.6 (56.9)
--------------------------- --------- ----------------- ------- --------- ---------------- -------
In accordance with IAS 33 - Earnings per Share, the Group shows
no dilutive impact in respect of its share options and Deferred
Awards in either year as their conversion to ordinary shares would
decrease the loss per share from continuing operations.
7. Taxation
The taxation credit for continuing operations for the period of
GBP42.3m (2020: GBP22.3m) reflects an estimated effective tax rate
of approximately 21% (2020: 19%).
The Finance Bill 2021, which included an increase in the rate of
corporation tax from 19% to 25% from 1 April 2023, received Royal
Assent on 10 June 2021. The Group has therefore reassessed its net
deferred taxation liability to reflect the prevailing taxation
rates applicable to the periods in which these balances are
expected to be utilised.
8. Dividends
In consideration of the continuing focus on liquidity given the
still uncertain climate , the Board does not recommend the payment
of an interim dividend (2020: nil).
9. Notes to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Net cash / (debt) Other Total
Cash and Money Borrowings Lease Share Other Retained
cash market Liabilities capital reserves earnings
equivalents deposits / premium
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
------------------ ------------ ---------- ----------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ---------- --------
At 31 March
2021 - audited 1,379.0 - (756.2) (562.1) (22.5) 0.1 (985.2) (946.9)
Repayment of
borrowings - - 25.2 - - - - 25.2
New loans
advanced - - (147.9) - - - - (147.9)
Payments of
lease
liabilities - - - 35.0 - - - 35.0
Proceeds on
issue of
Convertible
bonds(1) - - (328.7) - - (51.4) - (380.1)
Total changes
from financing
cash flows - - (451.4) 35.0 - (51.4) - (467.8)
Other cash flows (284.9) 941.1 - - - - - 656.2
Exchange
differences 1.7 - (5.2) (10.8) - - - (14.3)
Unwinding of
interest(2) - - (4.0) - - - - (4.0)
Lease
movements(3) - - - (19.0) - - - (19.0)
Reclassification
of transaction
costs(4) - - 2.9 2.6 - - - 5.5
Other equity
related changes - - - - - (0.9) 163.5 162.6
At 30 September
2021 - unaudited 1,095.8 941.1 (1,213.9) (554.3) (22.5) (52.2) (821.7) (627.7)
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(1) In June 2021, senior unsecured convertible bonds were issued
generating gross proceeds of GBP387.4m. The equity component of the
bonds was valued at GBP51.4m and recognised in Other reserves.
(2) Unwinding of interest relates to non-cash interest which is
accrued on the Group's Borrowings including the CCFF and
convertible bonds.
(3) Lease movements include new leases and lease term
amendments.
(4) Transaction costs from aircraft loan financing completed in
previous years and previously held in Trade and other receivables,
have been reclassified to better reflect their relationship with
Borrowings in line with IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments.
10. Convertible bonds
On 3 June 2021, the Group announced the launch of an offering of
GBP387.4m of guaranteed senior unsecured convertible bonds due in
2026. Settlement and delivery of the convertible bonds took place
on 10 June 2021. The total bond offering of GBP387.4m covers a
five-year term beginning on 10 June 2021 with a 1.625% per annum
coupon payable semi-annually in arrears in equal instalments. The
bonds are convertible into new and/or existing ordinary shares of
Jet2 plc. The initial conversion price was set at GBP18.06
representing a premium of 40% above the reference share price on 3
June 2021 of GBP12.90. If not previously converted, redeemed or
purchased and cancelled, the bonds will be redeemed at par on 10
June 2026.
The convertible bonds are deemed to be a compound financial
instrument, with their accounting treatment as detailed in Note 2.
Accordingly, GBP328.7m was initially recognised as a liability in
the Statement of Financial Position on issue and GBP51.4m was
recognised in equity, representing the conversion option. These two
amounts are net of transaction costs of GBP7.3m, which were
allocated proportionally between the components, with GBP6.3m
recorded against the liability and GBP1.0m recorded against
equity.
The Group have determined a significant judgement and estimate
taken in the initial recognition of these convertible bonds as
follows:
i. The fixed principal amount of each bond is convertible into a
fixed number of shares; consequently the conversion option meets
the "fixed-for-fixed" criterion required for recognition of a
separate equity component. The terms of the convertible bonds
include anti-dilution provisions to ensure that the holder's
potential interest in the equity of Jet2 plc is not diluted in
specified circumstances. If these provisions are triggered, the
number of shares that will be delivered to the holder is adjusted.
On this basis, the Group considers that these provisions exist to
ensure that the holder's potential interest in the equity of the
Company is not diluted under each of these circumstances and are
not deemed to alter the fixed-for-fixed criterion. Therefore, the
conversion option is accounted for as equity.
ii. The initial fair value of the liability portion of the
convertible bond is determined using a market interest rate for an
equivalent non-convertible Instrument at the issue date. If this
discount rate increased by 1%, this would have resulted in the
liability component decreasing by GBP15.0m and correspondingly the
equity component increasing by GBP15.0m.
11. Contingent liabilities
The Group has issued various guarantees in the ordinary course
of business, none of which are expected to lead to a financial gain
or loss.
12. Restatement of prior year interim financial report
During the comparative period, the Group completed a placing of
29,781,894 ordinary shares at a total premium to nominal value of
GBP171.3m and incurred GBP4.6m of incremental transaction costs,
resulting in a net total premium of GBP166.7m.
The merger reserve represents the total premium to nominal value
of the shares issued effected by way of a Jersey cash box
structure, offset by incremental transaction costs. The Group has
applied merger relief under the Companies Act 2006 and recognised a
merger reserve of GBP166.7m which represents this net premium
realised. Following the liquidation of the Jersey cashbox entities,
this merger reserve has become distributable. As a result, the
Group has chosen to transfer this amount to its Retained Earnings
reserve.
In the previous year's interim financial report, the balance in
excess of the nominal value had been held in share premium and
therefore the Group has chosen to restate the comparative period in
line with the substance of the transaction and reclassify the net
total premium of GBP166.7m to retained earnings.
13. Other matters
This report will be posted on the Group's website,
www.jet2plc.co m and copies are available from the Group Company
Secretary at the registered office address: Low Fare Finder House,
Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds, LS19 7TU.
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