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Fly Play hf.

Interim / Quarterly Report Jul 27, 2023

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Fly PLAY hf.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1 January - 30 June 2023

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 Income Statement 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. 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 around 40 destinations.

The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the period from January 1 to June 30 2023 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 2023

According to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statement loss for the period was USD 21.3 million. On June 30, 2023, equity amounted to USD 14.5 million, including share capital in the amount of USD 6.7 million and a share premium of USD 100.6 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 323 in the period thereof 140 men and 183 women, and salaries and related expenses amounted to USD 19.7 million.

PLAY holds a healthy cash position with cash and cash equivalent amounted to USD 54.5 million (including restricted cash) on 30 June 2023. This is an increase in cash position compared to end of last year and enables PLAY to pursue business opportunities, follow through with its business plan, and be prepared for turbulent market conditions.

PLAY has entered into lease agreements for a total of 10 new aircraft since beginning operations. In the quarter PLAY took delivery of 2 new aircraft into operations and at the end of the second quarter 2023 all 10 aircraft were in operation.

PLAY had a year on year improvement in load factor of 10 percentage points resulting in a load factor of 85%. PLAY increased its capacity by 90% compared to the same quarter 2022. PLAY had a OTP of 84% in Q2 2023 compared to 86% in Q1 2022.

PLAY's total assets amounted to 528 million USD on June 30. The rights of use assets and lease liability rose in the quarter due to the arrival of new aircraft, further detailed in notes 12, 16 and 17.

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 2023, its assets, liabilities and financial position as at 30 June 2023 and its cash flows for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023.

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 2023 and confirm them by means of their signatures.

Reykjavik July 27, 2023

Board of Directors:

CEO:

Consolidated Interim Income Statement and other Comprehensive Income

Revenue Notes 2023
Q2
2022
Q2
2023
1.1.-30.6
2022
1.1.-30.6
Transport revenue 6 73,144
73,144
32,519
32,519
105,884
105,884
42,158
42,158
Operating expenses
Aviation expenses 7 41,230 29,622 67,844 38,748
Salaries and other personnel expenses 8 11,380 6,662 19,650 11,293
Other operating expenses 9 5,965 2,782 10,882 6,373
58,575 39,066 98,377 56,414
Operating profit (loss) before, depreciation, financial items
and tax (EBITDA)
0 14,569 ( 6,547) 7,507 ( 14,256)
Depreciation and Amortization 10 14,152 7,898 24,792 13,500
Operating profit (loss) (EBIT) 0 416 ( 14,444) ( 17,285) ( 27,756)
Financial income and expenses
Financial income 484 195 844 386
Financial expenses (
6,032)
( 2,780) ( 9,392) ( 4,362)
Foreign exchange (
33)
( 713) ( 796) 31
11 (
5,581)
( 3,298) ( 9,345) ( 3,945)
Loss before tax (EBT) 0 (
5,164)
( 17,742) ( 26,629) ( 31,701)
Income tax 1,105 3,413 5,326 6,133
Loss for the period 0 (
4,059)
( 14,329) ( 21,303) ( 25,569)

Other comprehensive (loss) income

Items that are or may be reclassified to the income statement on later date
Net loss on fuel hedge, net of tax ( 336) 0 ( 2,757) 0
( 336) 0 ( 2,757) 0
Total comprehensive loss for the period ( 4,395) ( 14,329) ( 24,061) ( 25,569)
Earnings per share
Basic and diluted earnings per share in US cent 15 ( 0.60) ( 2.55) ( 3.16) ( 4.56)
Notes 30.6.2023 31.12.2022
Assets
Intangible assets 13,064 12,561
Right-of-use assets 12 377,734 224,385
Operating assets
Aircraft deposits & security instalments
11,751
11,864
6,723
10,934
Deferred tax assets 21,353 16,027
Non-current assets 435,766 270,630
Inventories 996 819
Trade and other receivables 13 34,923 22,861
Prepaid expenses 1,884 939
Restricted cash 14 8,461 6,590
Cash and cash equivalents 14 46,067 29,644
Current assets 92,330 60,853
Total assets 528,096 331,484
Shareholders equity
Share capital 6,740 6,740
Share premium 100,587 100,587
Other components of equity 14,439 13,844
Accumulated loss (
107,249)
(
82,685)
Total shareholder equity 14,517 38,486
Liabilities
Provisions 16 75,119 51,108
Lease liabilities 17 268,077 152,463
Non-current liabilities 343,196 203,571
Provisions 16 28,308 16,601
Lease liabilities 17 25,868 17,260
Trade and other payables 33,854 27,223
Deferred income 18 82,352 28,342
Current liabilities 170,383 89,427
Total liabilities 513,579 292,998
Total shareholders equity and liabilities 528,096 331,484

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

Share
capital
Share
premium
Other
components
of equity
Accumulated
loss
Total
equity
2022
Balance at January 1 5,606 85,371 11,674 ( 35,254 ) 67,397
Share capital increase 26 181 0 0 207
R&D reserve transfers 0 0 1,178 ( 1,178 ) 0
Stock options 0 0 448 0 448
Total comprehensive loss 0 0 0 ( 25,569 )
(
25,569 )
Balance at June 30 5,632 85,552 13,301 ( 62,001 ) 42,483
2023
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 ( 24,061 ) ( 24,061 )
Balance at June 30 6,740 100,587 14,439 ( 107,249 ) 14,517

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

Cash flows used in operating activities
Loss for the period
Notes ( 2023
Q2
4,059)
( 2022
Q2
14,329)
( 2023
1.1.-30.6
21,303)
( 2022
1.1.-30.6
25,569)
Adjustments for
Depreciation and amortization
Net finance expense
Stock options
Deferred income tax
10
11
( 14,152
5,581
46
1,105)
14,614
(
(
7,898
3,298
85
3,413)
6,461)
( 24,792
9,345
92
5,326)
7,599
(
(
13,500
3,945
448
6,133)
13,808)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Inventories, increase
Trade and other receivables, decrease (increase)
Trade and other payables, increase
Restricted cash, increase
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(
(
513)
5,068
19,488
1,868)
22,175
(
(
(
22)
9,420)
23,246
6,262)
7,541
(
(
(
177)
14,485)
58,055
1,846)
41,547
(
(
(
60)
21,532)
38,350
6,262)
10,496
Cash from (used in) operations before int. and taxes 36,789 1,080 49,146 ( 3,312)
Financial income received
Interest paid
Net cash from (used in) operating activities
( 484
6,048)
31,225
(
(
535
2,830)
1,215)
( 844
9,480)
40,511
(
(
535
4,409)
7,186)
Cash flows to investing activities
Deposits
Investment of operating assets
Investment of intangible assets
Net cash used in investing activities
(
(
(
(
385)
2,611)
773)
3,769)
(
(
(
(
805)
1,000)
1,116)
2,921)
(
(
(
(
930)
5,553)
1,796)
8,279)
(
(
(
(
1,786)
1,134)
2,127)
5,048)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of lease liabilities and provisions
Proceeds from share issue
Net cash (to)/from financing activities
16. 17 ( ( 12,194)
0
12,194)
(
(
3,189)
207
2,982)
(
(
16,295)
0
16,295)
(
(
5,321)
207
5,114)
(Decrease)/Increase in cash and cash equivalents 15,263 ( 7,118) 15,937 ( 17,348)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held ( 113) ( 1,740) 486 ( 1,114)
Cash and cash equiv. at beginning of the period 30,917 42,127 29,644 51,731
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 46,067 33,268 46,067 33,268
Investment and financing without cash flow effect
Acquisition of right-of-use assets
New leases
17
12
( 69,034)
69,034
( 35,738)
35,738
( 134,023)
134,023
( 71,519)
71,519
Capitalized maintenance obligation under lease
New leases
16
12
( 21,231)
21,231
( 85,910)
85,910
( 42,149)
42,149
( 71,519)
71,519

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 2023 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 2023 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 2022. The Financial Statements for the Group for the period ended 31 December 2022 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 27, 2023.

b. Basis of measurement

The Financial Statements are prepared on a historical cost basis. Further details of the Group´s accounting policies are included the 2022 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 2022.

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 2022, except for the adoption of new standards effective as of 1 January 2023. 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 2023, 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.

Revenue is specified as follows:
1.1.-30.6
1.1.-30.6
Airfare
74,542
31,897
Ancillary
26,498
9,002
On board sales
1,922
1,239
Cargo revenue
1,824
36
Other revenue
1,099
(
17)
Transport revenue total
105,884
42,158
7.
Aviation expenses
Aviation expenses are as follows:
Aircraft fuel
35,094
20,624
Emissions permits (ETS)
3,506
2,478
Aircraft handling, landing and communication
22,328
10,791
Maintenance of aircraft
4,210
1,773
Catering
473
542
Other aviation expenses
2,233
2,539
Aviation expenses total
67,844
38,748
8.
Salaries and other personnel expenses
Salaries and other personnel expenses are specified as follows:
Salaries
16,033
8,805
Accrued vacation
616
697
Pension fund contributions
1,629
921
Other salary related expenses
1,280
702
Stock options
92
448
Total salaries and other personnel expenses
19,650
11,572
Capitalized salary expenses
0
(
279)
Salaries and other personnel expense recognized in the Income statement
19,650
11,293
0
222
Average number of full year equivalents
Employees at the end of the period
502
303
9.
Other operating expenses
Other operating expenses are as follows:
Housing and office expenses
135
120
Marketing and sales expenses
4,179
2,960
IT cost
49
151
Travel and other employee expenses
4,058
1,410
Audit, legal and other professional services
2,411
1,671
Other operating expenses
50
62
Other operating expenses total
10,882
6,373
10.
Depreciation and Amortization
The depreciation and amortization are specified as follows:
Amortization of intangible assets
1,293
949
Depreciation of right-of-use assets
22,974
12,304
Depreciation of operating assets
525
248
Depreciation and amortization recognized in profit or loss
24,792
13,500

Notes, cont.:

11 Financial income and (expenses)

Financial income and (expenses) is specified as follows: 2023 2022

1.1.-30.6 1.1.-30.6
Interest income on bank deposits 844 386
Interest expenses of lease liabilities ( 6,831) ( 3,433)
Other finance expenses and transaction fees ( 2,561) ( 930)
Net foreign currency exchange rate gain (loss) ( 796) 31
Net financial expenses ( 9,345) ( 3,945)

12. Right-of-use assets

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

Aircraft Other Total
Balance at January 1, 2022 115,372 1,710 117,082
Additions 136,605 0 136,605
Depreciation (
29,038)
(
383)
(
29,420)
Indexed leases 0 119 119
Balance at December 31, 2022 222,939 1,446 224,385
Balance at January 1, 2023 222,939 1,446 224,385
Additions 176,172 0 176,172
Depreciation (
22,763)
(
211)
(
22,974)
Indexed leases 0 151 151
Balance at March 31, 2023 376,348 1,386 377,734

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 (over 95% of the total amount).

14. Restricted cash, cash and cash equivalents

Restricted cash is held in bank accounts pledged against credit cards acquirers, tax authorities and airport operators. The largest amount (\$7.7 million) is pledged against credit card claims and at the reporting date is restricted until the end of August but management expects it to be renewed.

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

2023 2022
1.1.-30.6 1.1.-30.6
Loss for the period attributable to equity holders of the Group ( 21,303) ( 25,569)
Weighted average number of shares for the period 6,740 5,611
Basic earnings per share in US cent per share ( 3.2) ( 4.6)
Diluted earnings per share in US cent per share ( 3.2) ( 4.6)

16. Provisions

Provisions for aircraft maintenance on leased aircraft are as follows:

2023 2022
1.1.-30.6 1.1.-31.12
Balance at the beginning of the period 67,709 29,906
Increases in provisions during the period 42,149 44,141
Utilization of provision during the period ( 6,430) (
6,338)
Balance at the end of the period 103,427 67,709
Current provisions ( 28,308) (
16,601)
Total non-current provisions 75,119 51,108

17. Lease liabilities

The Group entered into lease agreements during the period which constitute a financial lease under IFRS 16, for two additional Airbus 320neo aircraft and rent bringing the total number of aircraft to ten.

Lease liabilities are as follows:

Year of
Rate maturity Aircraft Real estate Total
Lease payments in USD 3.88% - 6.69% 9-10 years 292,721 0 292,721
Lease in ISK, indexed 4.3% 5 years 0 1,224 1,224
Total lease liabilities 292,721 1,224 293,945
2023
1.1.-30.6
2022
1.1.-31.12
Balance at the beginning of the period 169,723 90,456
New leases 134,023 92,464
Indexed leases 56 140
Payment of lease liabilities ( 9,865) ( 13,256)
Currency translation 8 ( 81)
Balance at the end of the period 293,945 169,723
Current maturities ( 25,868) ( 17,260)
Total non-current lease liabilities 268,077 152,464

17. Lease liabilities cont.

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

Repayments 2023-2024 25,868
Repayments 2024-2025 27,114
Repayments 2025-2026 28,413
Repayments 2026-2027 29,391
Repayments 2027-2028 30,806
Subsequent repayments 152,354
Total lease liabilities 293,945

The Group has entered into lease agreements for a total of 10 new Airbus 320neo aircraft since beginning operations. The most recent was delivered in June, bringing the total number of aircraft in operation to ten.

18. Deferred income

Among current payables is recognized deferred income in the amount of USD 82.4 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. Increased booking and offering in travel locations has led to a significant increase in deferred revenue since year end 2022.

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 2023.

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