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Flyr AS — Earnings Release 2021
Aug 19, 2021
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Earnings Release
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Flyr presents results for second quarter 2021 : Establishing the organization and preparing for commercial launch
Flyr presents results for second quarter 2021 : Establishing the organization and preparing for commercial launch
Flyr's first financial report shows that the company has successfully launched a
new airline in Norway that so far has been well received. The second quarter
figures are atypical as they only include one day of operations.
Highlights
· Raised NOK 600 million in private placement and listed at Euronext Growth
· Built organization and technological infrastructure
· World's first pure NDC/OneOrder based airline
· Signed collective bargaining agreements with pilot and cabin unions
· Received AOC from CAA Norway
· First flight to Tromsø on 30 June
"I am tremendously proud of team Flyr's swift transformation from start-up
project to an efficient, responsible, and professional airline. Our ambition is
to offer something new in the aviation industry. We believe that there is need
for an airline in Norway that puts the customers and the employees first. Based
on the feedback we have received from the customers that have travelled with us
this summer and our colleagues both in the air and on the ground, we are on the
right track. This positive feedback motivates the entire team to continue to
strive to deliver a smooth and enjoyable travel experience," said CEO Tonje
Wikstrøm Frislid of Flyr."
Financial results
Flyr's first half year and second quarter primarily consist of expenses related
to the establishment and preparations for commercial launch, with the first
flight taking off from Oslo to Tromsø on June 30.
Revenues in the second quarter and first half year was NOK 250 thousand, as the
reporting period includes one day of operations with four flights. Expenses are
predominantly related to the start-up of the company and its operations.
Net loss for Q2 was NOK 64.7 million, and NOK 87.4 million for H1, while net
cash flow in Q2 was NOK -60.8 million and NOK 501.0 million in H1 2021. The
company had a total cash balance of NOK 514.8 million at the quarter end.
Total equity on 30 June was NOK 513.6 million, equaling an equity ratio of
68.4%. Total long-term liabilities of NOK 161.2 million is related to aircraft
leases.
Flyr has completed the project period and has commenced flight operations
according to plan and within estimated costs. With a solid financial position
with solid funding and liquidity, the company is well positioned to expand
according to plans.
Outlook
Flyr was established during the Covid-19 pandemic with the aim to build a
sustainable and profitable business model by adapting and scaling production to
meet the needs of the market. Up until the first flight on June 30th 2021, the
Company focused on building a robust and efficient organization and IT
infrastructure. Operations in July was successful, and well received by
customers.
The airline is currently operating three aircraft on domestic routes in Norway,
and will launch flights from Oslo to Alicante, Malaga and Nice on August 21[st].
One additional aircraft is planned for deployment during third quarter, and an
additional two to four aircraft will be put into service by the end of the year.
The company is well positioned to develop in line with its business plan. Focus
going forward is to ensure flexible and cost-efficient deployment of operations.
Webcast:
CEO Tonje Wikstrøm Frislid and CFO Brede Huser will present the Company's
results at 08:30 CEST. Investors, analysts and media are invited to join the
presentation. The presentation will be followed by a live Q&A session, and
questions may be asked in writing during the presentation. Please use the
following link to access the webcast:
https://channel.royalcast.com/landingpage/hegnarmedia/20210819_9/
The second quarter 2021 report and presentation are also available online at
www.flyr.com/investors and www.newsweb.no.
For further information please contact:
Brede Huser, Chief Financial Officer
Phone: +47 99 16 99 74
Email: [email protected]
About Flyr
Flyr is a low-cost carrier (LCC) with a demand driven and sustainable business
model, with focus on serving the Norwegian market with domestic and
international flights from its base at Oslo Airport. Flyr AS is listed at
Euronext Growth under the ticker FLYR. To learn more, please visit www.flyr.com.
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5
-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This stock exchange release was
published by Brede Huser, CFO, on August 19th at 07.00 CEST.