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Fly Play hf.

Interim / Quarterly Report Jul 25, 2024

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Fly PLAY hf.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1 January - 30 June 2024

Fly PLAY hf. ꟾ Suðurlandsbraut 14 108 Reykjavík Iceland Reg. no. 660319-0180

Contents

Page

Endorsement and Statement by the Board of Directors and the CEO 3
Consolidated Interim Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 5
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 6
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 7
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 8
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements 9

Endorsement and Statement by the Board of Directors and the CEO

Fly Play hf. (the "Company" or "PLAY") is an Icelandic low-cost airline that operates a hub-and-spoke model between Iceland, Europe, and North America. The Company launched its services in June 2021 and was listed on the Nasdaq First North Iceland in July 2021. PLAY's primary goal is to make flying affordable for everyone. PLAY offers a safe and pleasant journey in new and comfortable Airbus aircraft to 36 destinations during Q2 2024.

The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the period from January 1 to June 30 2024 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) for Interim Financial Statements (IAS 34). The Financial Statements are presented in thousands of US dollars, the Group's functional currency.

Operations in the six-month period ended 30 June 2024

According to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statement loss for the period was USD 29.7 million whereas loss for the quarter was USD 8.1 million. On June 30, 2024, equity amounted to USD 4.4 million, including share capital in the amount of USD 14 million and a share premium of USD 125.9 million. Reference is made to the Statement of Changes in Equity regarding the information on changes in equity. The average number of full-time employees was 505 in the period thereof 242 men and 263 women, and salaries and related expenses amounted to USD 25.2 million.

PLAY's cash position including restricted cash amounted to USD 51.4 million (including restricted cash) on 30 June 2024. This is an increase in cash position compared to end of last year. On 24 April the Company completed an increase of share capital of USD 32 million.

From the start of operations PLAY has entered into lease agreements for a total of 10 new aircraft. In the quarter PLAY operated 10 aircraft compared to 9 aircraft in the same quarter last year. Any further expansions of fleet will depend on if aircraft can be secured at the right terms.

During Q2 2024, PLAY operated flights to 36 destinations in Europe and North America. Capacity measured in available seat kilometers increased by 11.7% compared to Q2 2023. Load factor increased from 84.6% in Q2 2023 to 85.7% in Q2 2024. In Q2 2024 PLAY flew 442 thousand passengers which is 13% more than the number of passengers flown in Q2 2023, when PLAY flew 392 thousand passengers.

PLAY's total assets amounted to 503 million USD on June 30.

Outlook going forward

PLAY believes that flexibility in scaling production to demand has been and remains crucial for PLAY. We will continue to focus on flexibility, demand-driven growth, and attractive value offering to the market. PLAY is well prepared to weather the uncertainty ahead with its healthy financial position.

Endorsement and Statement by the Board of Directors and the CEO, contd.:

Statement by the Board of Directors and the CEO

According to the Board of and best knowledge, the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements give a true and fair view of the financial performance of the Group for the six-month period ended 30 June 2024, its assets, liabilities and financial position as at 30 June 2024 and its cash flows for the six-month period ended 30 June 2024.

Further, in our opinion, the Financial Statements and the Endorsement of the Board of Directors and the CEO give a fair view of the development and performance of PLAY´s operations and its position and describes the principal risks and uncertainties faced by PLAY.

The Board of Directors and the CEO have today discussed the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of PLAY for the six-month period ended 30 June 2024 and confirm them by means of their signatures.

Reykjavik July 25, 2024

Board of Directors:

CEO:

Consolidated Interim Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

Notes 2024 2023 2024 2023
Revenue Q2 Q2 1.1.-30.6 1.1.-30.6
Transport revenue 6 78,327 73,144 132,773 105,884
78,327 73,144 132,773 105,884
Operating expenses
Aviation expenses 7 46,976 41,090 88,014 67,598
Salaries and other personnel expenses 8 12,907 11,380 25,245 19,650
Other operating expenses 9 7,447 5,965 13,495 10,882
67,330 58,435 126,754 98,131
Operating profit before depreciation
and Amortization (EBITDA)
0 10,997 14,709 6,018 7,753
Depreciation and Amortization 10 15,510 13,822 30,937 24,132
Operating profit (loss) (EBIT) 0 ( 4,513) 887 ( 24,919) ( 16,379)
Financial income and expenses
Financial income 687 484 858 844
Financial expenses ( 7,055) ( 7,222) ( 14,238) ( 11,762)
Foreign exchange 538 ( 33) 811 ( 796)
11 ( 5,830) ( 6,771) ( 12,569) ( 11,715)
Loss before tax (EBT) 0 ( 10,344) ( 5,884) ( 37,488) ( 28,093)
Income tax 2,290 1,253 7,751 5,621
Loss for the period 0 ( 8,054) ( 4,631) ( 29,737) ( 22,472)
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Items that are or may be reclassified to the income statement on later date
Net gain (loss) on fuel hedge, net of tax
416 ( 336) 341 ( 2,757)
Net gain (loss) on FX hedge, net of tax 177 0 177 0
593 ( 336) 518 ( 2,757)
Total comprehensive loss
for the period ( 7,461) ( 4,967) ( 29,219) ( 25,230)
Earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share (US cent) ....... 15 ( 0.7) ( 0.8) ( 3.1) ( 3.3)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of Fly Play hf. 30 June 2024 5 All amounts are in USD thousands

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at 30 June 2024

Notes 30.6.2024 31.12.2023
Assets
Intangible assets 14,381 14,195
Right-of-use assets 12 320,214 338,450
Operating assets 15,002 11,855
Aircraft deposits & security instalments 12,346 13,209
Deferred tax assets 34,040 26,290
Non-current assets 395,983 403,998
Inventories 349 180
Trade and other receivables 13 53,356 32,992
Prepaid expenses 2,187 2,755
Cash and cash equivalents 14 51,394 21,606
Current assets 107,286 57,533
Total assets 503,269 461,531
Shareholders equity
Share capital
Share premium
Other components of equity
Accumulated loss
Total shareholder equity
14,046
125,897
1,245
(
136,761)
4,427
6,797
101,490
1,160
(
107,542)
1,905
Liabilities
Provisions 16 65,557 75,965
Lease liabilities 17 243,721 247,761
Non-current liabilities 309,279 323,726
Provisions 16 22,200 20,399
Lease liabilities
Trade and other payables
17 26,822
62,755
25,300
43,731
Deferred income 18 77,786 46,471
Current liabilities 189,564 135,900
Total liabilities 498,842 459,626
Total shareholders equity and liabilities 503,269 461,531

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the six months ended 30 June

Other
Share Share components Accumulated Total
2023 capital premium of equity loss equity
Balance at January 1 6,740 100,587 13,844 (
82,685 )
38,486
R&D reserve transfers 0 0 503 (
503 )
0
Stock options 0 0 92 0 92
Total comprehensive loss 0 0 0 (
25,230 )
(
25,230 )
Balance at June 30 6,740 100,587 14,439 (
108,418 )
13,348
2024
Balance at January 1 6,797 101,490 1,160 (
107,542 )
1,906
Share capital increase 7,249 24,406 0 0 31,655
Stock options 0 0 85 0 85
Total comprehensive loss 0 0 0 (
29,219 )
(
29,219 )
Balance at June 30 14,046 125,897 1,245 (
136,761 )
4,427

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended 30 June

Cash flows used in operating activities Notes 2024
Q2
2023
Q2
2024
1.1.-30.6
2023
1.1.-30.6
Loss for the period ( 8,054) ( 4,631) ( 29,737) ( 22,472)
Adjustments for
Depreciation and amortization
Net finance expense
10
11
15,510
5,830
13,822
6,771
30,937
12,569
24,132
11,715
Stock options
Deferred income tax
( 39
2,290)
11,035
( 46
1,253)
14,754
( 85
7,751)
6,103
( 92
5,621)
7,845
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Inventories, increase
( 169) ( 513) ( 169) ( 177)
Trade and other receivables, decrease (increase)
Trade and other payables, increase (decrease)
( 5,993
553)
5,068
19,348
( 747)
21,312
( 14,485)
57,809
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 5,272 23,903 20,396 43,147
Cash from operations before int. and taxes 16,307 38,657 26,499 50,992
Financial income received
Interest paid
( 0
5,156)
( 484
6,048)
( 858
11,726)
( 844
9,480)
Net cash from operating activities 11,151 33,093 15,631 42,357
Cash flows to investing activities
Deposits ( 52) ( 385) 863 ( 930)
Investment of operating assets ( 608) ( 2,611) ( 3,888) ( 5,553)
Investment of intangible assets
Net cash used in investing activities
(
(
903)
1,563)
(
(
773)
3,769)
(
(
1,895)
4,920)
(
(
1,796)
8,279)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of lease liabilities
Proceeds from share issue
16. 17 ( 6,481)
31,655
( 12,194)
0
( 12,881)
31,655
( 16,295)
0
Net cash (to)/from financing activities 25,174 ( 12,194) 18,775 ( 16,295)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 34,762 17,131 29,486 17,783
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held ( 597) ( 241) 303 511
Cash and cash equiv. at beginning of the period 17,229 37,638 21,606 36,234
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 51,394 54,528 51,394 54,528
Investment and financing without cash flow effect
Acquisition of right-of-use assets
New leases
17
12
( 10,224
10,224)
( 69,034)
69,034
( 10,224
10,224)
( 134,023)
134,023
Capitalized maintenance obligation under lease
New leases
16
12
0
0
( 21,231)
21,231
0
0
( 42,149)
42,149

1. Reporting entity

Fly Play hf. (the "Group" or "PLAY") is a private limited company and domiciled in Iceland. PLAY is a low-cost airline which operates flights between North America and Europe. The registered office of the company is at Suðurlandsbraut 14 in Reykjavík, Iceland. The Company is listed on the Nasdaq First North Iceland effective from July 9, 2021.

The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of the Company as at and for the period ended 30 June 2024 comprise the Company and its subsidiary (together referred to as "the Group" or "PLAY"). PLAY has one subsidiary which is PLAY Lithuania which is a private limited company and domiciled in Lithuania with its registered office at Lvivo g. 101, Vilnius. PLAY's ownership in PLAY Lithuania is 100%.

2. Basis of preparation

a. Statement of compliance

These Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of the Group are for the six-month period ended 30 June 2024 and have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 as adopted by the European Union.

The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Group's Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023. The Financial Statements for the Group for the period ended 31 December 2023 are available upon request from the Group's registered office or at www.flyplay.com/financial-reports-and-presentations.

These Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements do not include all of the information required for a complete set of IFRS financial statements. However, selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the Group's financial position and performance since the last annual financial statements.

The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements were approved by the Board of Directors of Fly Play hf. on July 25, 2024.

b. Basis of measurement

The Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared on the historical cost basis except that derivative financial instruments are recognized at fair value. Further details of the Group´s accounting policies are included the 2023 financial statements.

c. Going concern

These Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements are prepared on a going concern basis.

3. Functional and presentation currency

These Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements are presented in United States Dollars (USD), which is the Group's functional currency. All financial information presented in United States Dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand unless otherwise stated.

4. Use of estimates and judgements

In preparing these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements, management has made judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the Group's accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.

The significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the Consolidated Financial Statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Determination of fair value is based on assumptions subject to management's assessment of the development of various factors in the future. The actual selling price of assets and settlement value of liabilities may differ from these estimates.

Notes, cont.:

Measurement of fair values

A number of the accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair value, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Where applicable, further information about the assumptions made in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities are in the notes to the relevant assets and liabilities.

5. Accounting policies

Standards issued but not yet effective

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the annual Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023, except for the adoption of new standards effective as of 1 January 2024. The Group has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.

Several amendments apply for the first time in 2024, but do not have an impact on the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of the Group.

Operating segments

The Group operates as a single operating segment.

6. Revenue
Revenue is specified as follows:
2024
1.1.-30.6
2023
1.1.-30.6
Airfare 86,824 74,542
Ancillary 37,108 26,498
On board sales 4,787 1,922
Cargo revenue 2,359 1,824
Other revenue 1,695 1,099
Transport revenue total 132,773 105,884
7. Aviation expenses
Aviation expenses are as follows:
Aircraft fuel 44,426 35,094
Emissions permits (ETS) ( 68) 3,506
Aircraft handling, landing and communication 32,774 22,082
Maintenance of aircraft 7,674 4,210
Catering 822 473
Other aviation expenses 2,385 2,233
Aviation expenses total 88,014 67,598
8. Salaries and other personnel expenses
Salaries and other personnel expenses are specified as follows:
Salaries 20,702 16,033
Accrued vacation 653 616
Pension fund contributions 2,143 1,629
Other salary related expenses 1,662 1,280
Stock options 85 92
Total salaries and other personnel expenses 25,245 19,650
Average number of full year equivalents 505 323
Employees at the end of the period 572 502
9. Other operating expenses
Other operating expenses are as follows:
Housing and office expenses 435 135
Marketing and sales expenses 4,743 4,179
IT cost 2,958 49
Travel and other employee expenses 4,605 4,058
Audit, legal and other professional services 667 2,411
Other operating expenses 86 50
Other operating expenses total 13,495 10,882
10. Depreciation and Amortization
The depreciation and amortization are specified as follows:
Amortization of intangible assets 1,709 1,293
Depreciation of right-of-use assets 28,488 22,314
Depreciation of operating assets 740 525
Depreciation and amortization recognized in profit or loss 30,937 24,132

Notes, cont.:

11 Financial income and (expenses)

Financial income and (expenses) is specified as follows: 2024 2023

1.1.-30.6 1.1.-30.6
Interest income on bank deposits 858 844
Interest expenses of lease liabilities ( 10,930) ( 9,201)
Other finance expenses and transaction fees ( 3,308) ( 2,561)
Net foreign currency exchange rate gain (loss) 811 ( 796)
Net financial expenses ( 12,569) ( 11,715)

12. Right-of-use assets

Right-of-use assets and depreciation are specified as follows:

Aircraft Other Total
Balance at January 1, 2023 296,595 1,445 298,040
Additions 90,323 0 90,323
Depreciation (
49,577)
(
429)
(
50,006)
Indexed leases 0 94 94
Balance at December 31, 2023 337,340 1,110 338,450
Balance at January 1, 2024 337,340 1,110 338,450
Additions 10,224 0 10,224
Depreciation (
28,267)
(
220)
(
28,488)
Indexed leases 0 28 28
Balance at June 30, 2024 319,297 917 320,214

13. Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables have increased due to increased bookings and are mostly due to claims on the companies aqcuirers.

14. Cash and cash equivalents

Restricted cash is held in bank accounts pledged against credit cards acquirers, tax authorities and airport operators. The largest amount (\$7.8 million) is pledged against credit card claims. Other restricted cash amounts (USD 2.6 m. ) which are pledged against airport operators, handling agents and the tax authorities.

Notes, cont.:

15. Earnings per share

The calculation of basic EPS has been based on the following net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders and weighted‑average number of ordinary shares outstanding. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is the same as basic earnings per share as the effect of warrants would not dilute the earnings per share only decrease loss per share.

Basic earnings per share

2024 2023
1.1.-30.6 1.1.-30.6
Loss for the period attributable to equity holders of the Group ( 29,737) ( 22,472)
Weighted average number of shares for the period 9,470 6,740
Basic earnings per share in US cent per share ( 3.1) ( 3.3)
Diluted earnings per share in US cent per share ( 3.1) ( 3.3)

16. Provisions

Provisions for aircraft maintenance on leased aircraft are as follows:

2024 2023
1.1.-30.6 1.1.-31.12
Balance at the beginning of the period 96,364 89,281
Increases in provisions during the period 0 21,289
Utilization of provision during the period (
8,606)
(
14,206)
Balance at the end of the period 87,757 96,364
Current provisions (
22,200)
(
20,399)
Total non-current provisions 65,557 75,965

17. Lease liabilities

Lease liabilities are as follows: The Group has in total ten aircraft on lease which constitute a financial lease under IFRS 16.

Year of
Rate maturity Aircraft Real estate Total
Lease payments in USD 5.6% 8-12 years 269,678 0 269,678
Lease in ISK, indexed 4.3% 5 years 0 865 865
Total lease liabilities 269,678 865 270,543
2024 2023
1.1.-30.6 1.1.-31.12
Balance at the beginning of the period 273,060 224,053
New leases 10,224 69,034
Indexed leases 2 16
Payment of lease liabilities ( 12,881) ( 20,381)
Currency translation 139 339
Balance at the end of the period 270,543 273,060
Current maturities ( 26,822) ( 25,300)
Total non-current lease liabilities 243,721 247,761

17. Lease liabilities cont.

Repayments of lease liabilities are distributed over the next years as follows:

Repayments 2024-2025 26,822
Repayments 2025-2026 28,309
Repayments 2026-2027 29,485
Repayments 2027-2028 31,134
Repayments 2028-2029 32,906
Subsequent repayments 121,887
Total lease liabilities 270,543

18. Deferred income

Among current payables is recognized deferred income in the amount of USD 77.8 million due to sale of unflown flights and outstanding gift certificates at year end. Revenues from passenger flights are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income when the relevant flight has been flown.

19. Events after the reporting period

No events have arisen after the reporting period of these Interim Financial Statements that require amendments or additional disclosures in the interim Financial Statements for the period ended 30 June 2024.

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