Earnings Release • Oct 24, 2024
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Continued strong on-time performance versus main competitor

All arrivals

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2) Difference in on-time performance in percentage points compared to main competitor
3) Since August 2023, competitor's on-time performance data aggegates domestic and international flights only
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In the overall ranking of all companies in Iceland, PLAY was in seventh place







Faro, Portugal Expanding Southern Europe reach with Algarve's popular beaches
New gateway to Istria's historic charm and coastal attractions, plus increased frequency to Split
Valencia, Spain Entering Spain's vibrant, artsy Mediterranean city
Partnership with Sabre Corporation grants travel agencies direct access to PLAY's content
150% increase in revenue Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023
+150%

Q2-22 Q3-22 Q4-22 Q1-23 Q2-23 Q3-23 Q4-23 Q1-24 Q2-24 Q3-24
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› Growing 17% in the first nine months of the year compared to the same period in 2023
› Our focus on proactive customer engagement has driven significant improvements in customer satisfaction
We are dedicated to continuously enhancing the customer experience through the whole customer journey

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Q3 2024



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| USD million | Q3 2024 | Q3 20231) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airfare revenue | 68.5 | 76.9 | -8.5 |
| Ancillary revenue | 30.1 | 32.0 | -1.8 |
| Cargo revenue | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Other revenue | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Operating income | 100.5 | 110.2 | -9.71 |
| Salaries and related expenses | -14.8 | -13.6 | -1.2 |
| Fuel & emissions expenses | -29.9 | -35.2 | 5.3 |
| Other aviation expenses | -25.4 | -28.5 | 3.1 |
| Other operating expenses | -5.2 | -4.6 | -0.6 |
| Operating expenses | -75.3 | -81.9 | 6.6 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -15.5 | -14.9 | -0.6 |
| =311 | 9.6 | 13.4 | -8.71 |
| EBIT% | 10% | 12% | -2.8ppt |
| Financial expenses | -5.5 | -7.2 | 1.7 |
| EBT | 4.1 | 6.2 | -2.1 |
| Income tax | -0.6 | -1.5 | 0.9 |
| Net result for the period | 3.5 | 4.7 | -1.2 |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income | -1.4 | 5.3 | -6.6 |
PLAY
Down 9% YoY due to increased competition in the transatlantic market, resulting in lower yields
Maintained steady average ancillary revenue per passenger from 2023 despite challenging market
Slight load factor increase, decrease in airfare results in lower yields and TRASK was down 5% compared to Q3 2023

1) Total Revenue per Available Seat Kilometer

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2) Europe leisure includes routes to/from Oracial taly, Portugal and Spain. Europe City includes routes to/from all other European countries
3) Refers to change in seat capacity on direct flights between Europe and North America
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Total unit cost (CASK) decreased by 1% from 5.32 US cents in Q3 2023 to 5.26 US cents in Q3 2024, however, ex-fuel CASK is up by 4%: from 3.39 to 3.53 US cents

› Cash stood at USD 39.8 million as of September 2024, up from USD 21.6 million in December 2023 and slightly higher than USD 39.2 million in September 2023
Equity increased to USD 6.6 million by September 2024, up from USD 1.9 million in December 2023, but still significantly below the USD 25.6 million in September 2023
The decline in non-current assets was primarily due to the depreciation of right-of-use assets, leading to a fluctuation in total assets from USD 493.8 million in September 2023 to USD 458.9 million in September 2024
| USD million | 30.9.2024 | 31.12.2023 30.9.2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets | 13.9 | 14.2 | 13.5 |
| Right-of-use assets | 306.0 | 338.4 | 363.6 |
| Operating assets | 16.1 | 11.9 | 12.5 |
| Deposits | 12.1 | 13.2 | 13.8 |
| Tax assets | 33.4 | 26.3 | 19.7 |
| Non-current assets | 381.5 | 404.0 | 423.1 |
| Inventories | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Trade and other receivables | 34.4 | 33.0 | 27.9 |
| Prepaid expenses | 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 39.8 | 21.6 | 39.2 |
| Current assets | 77.4 | 57.5 | 70.7 |
| Total assets | 458.9 | 461.5 | 493.8 |
| Shareholders equity | 6.6 | 1.9 | 25.5 |
| Provisions | 62.8 | 76.0 | 70.5 |
| Lease liabilities | 236.8 | 247.8 | 261.4 |
| Non-current liabilities | 299.5 | 323.7 | 331.9 |
| Provisions | 20.8 | 20.4 | 27.6 |
| Lease liabilities | 27.2 | 25.3 | 26.2 |
| Trade and other payables | 50.5 | 43.7 | 42.0 |
| Deferred income | 54.3 | 46.5 | 40.7 |
| Current liabilities | 152.8 | 135.9 | 136.4 |
| Total liabilities | 452.3 | 459.6 | 468.4 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 458.9 | 461.5 | 493.8 |
PLAY
Negative USD 12.2 million in Q3 2024, mainly due to working capital changes and lease repayments
› USD 23.6 million, offset by a USD 18.6 million negative impact from working capital, driven by a decrease in deferred income due to seasonality
Totaled USD 17.2 million, USD 1.9 million influenced by seasonal rent, which will decrease during the low season11
Restricted cash of USD 8.9 million and cash and cash equivalents of USD 30.9 million
USD million

› Highest at 56% for Q4 2024, decreasing to 12% by Q3 2025, aligning with a strategy to reduce exposure over time
› Recent fuel price development favorable
Current position (Hedge %, Hedge price \$/MT)


Cash balance stands at USD 39.8 million, slightly higher than the same period last year
The airline is well-prepared for the winter season, thanks to key strategic actions and positive trends:
Reduced lease payments USD 4.3 million, seasonal lease adjustments1)
Improved forward sales,TRASK up from last year

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PLAY is implementing major changes to the business model to address challenges and adapt to evolving market conditions, such as capacity changes and disruptive innovation in aviation

| New business model | What is happening? | |
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| Point-to-Point | Core operational model | Leveraging PLAY's strong position as the preferred airline for lcelandic leisure travelers, PLAY will put more emphasis on flights from Iceland to S-Europe and to a lesser extent, N-Africa and Asia |
| Hub-and-Spoke | Serves as a complementary offering |
PLAY will reduce transatlantic capacity, as performance of this market segment has been consistently below expectations |
| Charter/ACMI | Deploying our assets in long-term ACMI and charter operations globally |
Adapting to the changing market environment to optimize fleet utilization and maximize profitability, entering charter/ACMI |
Contribution per trip by market type1)


1) Contribution (USD millions) refers to contribution after cash lease and maintenance reserves payments, total crew cost but excluding overhead, last 12 months
2) Estinated contribution (USD million after cash lease and mainterance reserves payments, total crev or sharges in mainer en
3) First aircraft on Maltese AOC in spring 2025 & PLAY forward fully implemented by 2026
4) Aircraft based in Tenerife mostly expected to operate Point to Iceland (Keflavik and Akureyri)


Several European airlines have decided to suspend or terminate their services to China due to the competitive disadvantage they face against Chinese airlines that are able to overfly Russia
New ownership of SAS and more aggressive capacity deployment will result in more services bypassing KEF, undermining KEF as a hub in the long-term
In 2024/25, airlines on both sides of the Atlantic will start to take delivery of some of the 160 Airbus A321XLRs they have on order1)
Range circles for various aircraft types from London

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One million seats planned between Iceland and Southern Europe in 20241)
Less seasonal than the rest of KEF market
Low-cost carriers have a combined 63% market share in this market in Iceland vs up to 75% in other countries
Most passengers look for the lowest fare and good basic service, i.e., good on-time performance

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› Boeing and Airbus continue to face significant challenges in meeting aircraft delivery dates. Ongoing supply chain disruptions, engine issues1, and labor shortages are continuing to severely delay delivery of new aircraft27
› These delays create high aircraft demand. PLAY is in possession of a young and highly sought-after fleet3 of 10 aircraft
Lease agreements not transferable, to reap benefits PLAY must operate all aircraft

PW1000G recalls on A320 NE0
2) Disruption in aircraft production of both main plane makers and backlog of aircraft delivery and aircraft being grounded due to engine shortages has led to capacity constraints resulting in high demand for additional capacity.
PLAY has already applied for an Air Operator License in Malta and expects to start operations under this licence in the spring of 2025
Aircraft on Maltese AOC will mostly be deployed outside of Iceland. Such projects require locally based crews for them to be cost/price competitive

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Difference as % of winter1)
| Network and fleet | Fewer destinations and simplified network, will result in lower network, commercial, marketing and IT budget |
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| Operational efficiency | Fuel-saving initiatives, optimized crew utilization, and reduction of IRROPS costs, while maintaining excellent on-time performance Simplifying processes and workflows for leaner operations, more digital automation Further outsourcing of non-core functions |
| Impactful savings | Q4 2024: Early benefits from cost initiatives 2H 2025: Full impact of cost improvement initiatives and business model change |

Results for the quarter worse than expected impacted by overcapacity in Hub-and-Spoke market
Focus on Point-to-Point out of lceland, complemented by Hub-and-Spoke ACMI and charter operations
globally
Cash position better than at same time last year, winter outlook good

Cash position and cash flow projections are better than last winter
In connection with PLAY's new AOC and associated agreements with partners, PLAY might decide to raise capital during the coming winter or spring, somewhere in the organisational structure


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