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Icelandair Group Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Apr 29, 2021

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ICELANDAIR GROUP

Icelandair Group hf.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

  1. 1 January – 31 March 2021

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Icelandair Group hf. | Reykjavíkurflugvöllur | 102 Reykjavík Iceland | Reg. no. 631205-1780


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Contents

Endorsement and Statement by the Board of Directors and the CEO ... 3
Consolidated Statement of 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 Consolidated Financial Statements ... 9

  1. Reporting entity ... 9
  2. Basis of accounting ... 9
  3. Use of judgements and estimates ... 9
  4. Changes in accounting policies ... 9
  5. Operating segments ... 10
  6. Assets held for sale ... 14
  7. Operating income ... 15
  8. Operating expenses ... 15
  9. Depreciation and amortisation ... 15
  10. Finance income and finance costs ... 16
  11. Equity ... 16
  12. Loans and borrowings ... 16
  13. Lease liabilities ... 17
  14. Warrants liabilities ... 18
  15. Deferred income ... 19
  16. Financial instruments and fair values ... 19
  17. Capital commitments ... 19
  18. Group entities ... 20
  19. Investment in associates ... 20
  20. Ratios ... 21

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Endorsement and Statement by the Board of Directors and the CEO

The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. for the period from 1 January to 31 March 2021 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) for Interim Financial Statements (IAS 34). The Interim Financial Statements comprise the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. (the "Company") and its subsidiaries together referred to as the "Group". All amounts are stated in thousands of USD.

According to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, loss for the period from 1 January to 31 March 2021 amounted to USD 30.1 million. Total comprehensive loss for the period was USD 23.7 million. Equity at 31 March 2021 amounted to USD 209.1 million, including share capital in the amount of USD 213.0 million, according to the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. Reference is made to the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity regarding information on changes in equity.

Statement by the Board of Directors and the CEO

The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the three months ended 31 March 2021 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU and additional Icelandic disclosure requirements for Consolidated Financial Statements of listed companies. The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements have neither been audited nor reviewed by the Company's independent auditors.

The first quarter of 2021 continued to be heavily impacted by COVID-19 with widespread travel restrictions still in place in the Company's key markets. As a result, Icelandair operated a severely restricted flight schedule during the period that translates to 7% of ASK compared to Q1 2019. The progress of vaccinations in some of Icelandair's international markets and the fact that Icelandic authorities have announced the opening of the Icelandic borders to vaccinated travelers both from, within and outside Schengen have had a positive impact on Icelandair's booking inflow. During the last four weeks, the bookings in the international route network have more than doubled compared to the previous four weeks. Following its marketing campaigns, Icelandair is experiencing strong interest from travelers from the United States to travel to Iceland and bookings from various gateways in the US have increased in the last few weeks. Bookings from Icelandair's European markets are currently slower but expected to increase when the status of the pandemic improves and vaccinations progress. With the strongly increasing demand from the US, the company is well positioned for a quick and efficient ramp-up. Additionally, with the expected opening of Europe to vaccinated US travelers, the VIA market is promising. Icelandair expects to start a moderate ramp-up in the second quarter with further increase in production expected in the third quarter 2021. The outlook for bookings in Q4 2021 is good.

In Q2 2020, the Company announced it would integrate the operations of its subsidiary Air Iceland Connect ("AIC"), a domestic and regional carrier, and Icelandair ehf. The integration has now been successfully completed and the first domestic flight under the Icelandair brand took place on 16 March 2021. Given that the status of the pandemic will continue to improve in Iceland, the outlook for Icelandair's domestic flights is favorable and expected to have reached 2019 capacity levels by June 2021.

Following a 22-month long grounding period the Boeing 737 MAX (the "MAX") aircraft has been re-certified by the FAA and EASA and was reintroduced into the Group's network in early March 2021. The Group expects to take delivery of three MAX aircraft in Q2 2021 following which the fleet will comprise nine MAX aircraft. The final three MAX aircraft on order are scheduled to be delivered by Q1 2022. The MAX aircraft is well suited for the Group's route network and forms an important component in its bid for increased efficiency, reduced carbon emission and overall fleet renewal strategy.

In response to the situation brought on by the pandemic, the Group continues to take meaningful actions to minimize cash burn and safeguard its strong financial and liquidity position. The Group's total liquidity, including assets held for sale, amounted to USD 281.5 million at 31 March 2021. The strong position allows the Group to remain flexible and maintain its capabilities to ramp up quickly once demand picks up while navigating the uncertain operating conditions that prevail in the near term.

On 19 January 2021, the Company announced that it planned to initiate a sales process of its inbound travel organizer subsidiary Iceland Travel. The decision is in line with the Group's strategy to focus on its flight operations, its core business. The sales process is currently ongoing and the Company expects to reach an agreement with a potential buyer in Q2 2021.

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021


ICELANDAIR GROUP

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

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

On 11 February 2021, the Company reached an agreement with its co-owner Berjaya Property Ireland Limited on the sale of its remaining 25% equity share in Icelandair Hotels. The shares are expected to be delivered in Q2 2021 following closing of all conditions precedent. Following the transaction, Icelandair Hotels will work on rebranding its hotels and eventually cease the usage of the Icelandair trademark.

According to our best knowledge it is our opinion that the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements give a true and fair view of the financial performance of the Group for the three month period ended 31 March 2021, its assets, liabilities and consolidated financial position as at 31 March 2021 and its consolidated cash flows for the period then ended.

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

The Board of Directors and the CEO have today discussed the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. for the period from 1 January to 31 March 2021 and confirm them by means of their signatures.

Reykjavík, 29 April 2021.

Board of Directors:

CEO:

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Consolidated Income Statement and other Comprehensive Income for the period from 1 January to 31 March 2021

Notes 2021 2020
Q1 Q1
Operating income
Transport revenue 7 35,556 144,006
Aircraft and aircrew lease 11,009 26,695
Other operating revenue 7 10,763 38,280
57,328 208,981
Operating expenses
Salaries and salary related expenses 35,290 80,525
Aviation expenses 21,395 90,581
Other operating expenses 18,695 86,479
8 75,380 257,585
Operating loss before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) (18,052) (48,604)
Depreciation and amortisation 9 (28,157) (43,714)
Impairment 0 (116,158)
Operating loss (EBIT) (46,210) (208,476)
Finance income 2,114 14,019
Finance costs (4,200) (19,591)
Fair value changes 9,599 (51,007)
Net finance income (loss) 10 7,513 (56,579)
Share of (loss) profit of associates, net of tax 19 (1,464) 698
Loss before tax (EBT) (40,162) (264,357)
Income tax 10,062 24,132
Loss for the period (30,100) (240,225)
Other comprehensive profit (loss):
Currency translation differences 92 (26,762)
Net profit (loss) on hedge of investment, net of tax 70 (11,500)
Cash flow hedges - effective portion of changes in fair value, net of tax 6,231 (12,785)
Other comprehensive profit (loss) for the period 6,393 (51,047)
Total comprehensive loss for the period (23,707) (291,272)
Loss attributable to:
Owners of the Company (30,061) (231,536)
Non-controlling interest (39) (8,689)
Loss for the period (30,100) (240,225)
Total comprehensive loss attributable to:
Owners of the Company (23,668) (282,597)
Non-controlling interest (40) (8,675)
Total comprehensive loss for the period (23,707) (291,272)
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share in US cent per share (0.10) (4.26)
Diluted earnings per share in US cent per share (0.10) (4.26)

The notes on pages 9 to 21 are an integral part of these Interim Consolidation Financial Statements.

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021

Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 31 March 2021

Notes 31.3.2021 31.12.2020
Assets
Operating assets 472,419 498,438
Right-of-use assets 107,301 119,790
Intangible assets and goodwill 56,674 60,261
Investments in associates 19 8,126 9,603
Deferred cost 3,257 3,537
Receivables and deposits 18,619 21,686
Deferred tax asset 47,206 38,836
Non-current assets 713,602 752,151
Inventories 22,409 23,383
Trade and other receivables 121,072 99,334
Assets held for sale 6 5,098 0
Marketable securities 55,992 41,713
Cash and cash equivalents 53,466 117,657
Current assets 258,037 282,087
Total assets 971,639 1,034,238
Equity
Share capital 212,969 212,969
Share premium 13,208 13,208
Reserves 11 15,251 8,373
Accumulated deficit (30,544) 0
Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company 210,884 234,550
Non-controlling interest (1,781) (1,741)
Total equity 209,103 232,809
Liabilities
Loans and borrowings 12 236,104 239,575
Lease liabilities 13 107,685 119,707
Payables 18,066 17,087
Derivatives used for hedging 2,509 5,958
Warrants 14 6,786 18,635
Non-current liabilities 371,150 400,962
Loans and borrowings 12 20,961 24,013
Lease liabilities 13 26,838 26,890
Warrants 14 11,431 9,129
Derivatives used for hedging 7,567 11,333
Liabilities held for sale 6 3,999 0
Trade and other payables 119,707 141,700
Deferred income 15 200,883 187,402
Current liabilities 391,386 400,467
Total liabilities 762,536 801,429
Total equity and liabilities 971,639 1,034,238

The notes on pages 9 to 21 are an integral part of these Interim Consolidation Financial Statements.

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021

Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the period from 1 January to 31 March 2021

Attributable to equity holders of the Company

1 January to 31 March 2020 Share capital Share premium Accumulated Non-controlling interest Total equity
Reserves* deficit Total
Equity 1 January 2020 44,199 174,299 45,449 219,132 483,079 ( 601 ) 482,478
Total comprehensive loss ( 51,061 ) ( 231,536 ) ( 282,597 ) ( 8,675 ) ( 291,272 )
Effects of profit or loss and dividend from subsidiaries ( 6,977 ) 6,977
Equity 31 March 2020 44,199 174,299 ( 12,589 ) ( 5,426 ) 200,482 ( 9,276 ) 191,207

1 January to 31 March 2021

Equity 1 January 2021 212,969 13,208 8,373 0 234,550 ( 1,741 ) 232,809
Total comprehensive loss 6,393 ( 30,061 ) ( 23,668 ) ( 40 ) ( 23,707 )
Effects of profit or loss of subsidiaries 485 ( 485 )
Equity 31 March 2021 212,969 13,208 15,251 ( 30,544 ) 210,884 ( 1,781 ) 209,103
  • See further in note 11.

The notes on pages 9 to 21 are an integral part of these Interim Consolidation Financial Statements.

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021

Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended 31 March 2021

| | Notes | 2021
Q1 | 2020
Q1 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cash flows (to) from operating activities | | | |
| Loss for the period | | ( 30,100 ) | ( 240,225 ) |
| Adjustments for: | | | |
| Depreciation and amortisation | | 28,157 | 43,714 |
| Impairment | | 0 | 116,158 |
| Expensed deferred cost | | 2,436 | 2,840 |
| Net finance costs | | 2,086 | 5,572 |
| Changes in fair value | | ( 9,599 ) | 51,007 |
| Gain on sale of operating assets | | ( 2,496 ) | 0 |
| Share in loss (gain) of associates | 19 | 1,464 | ( 698 ) |
| Deferred income tax | | ( 10,062 ) | ( 24,132 ) |
| | | ( 18,114 ) | ( 45,764 ) |
| Changes in: | | | |
| Inventories | | 983 | 1,400 |
| Trade and other receivables | | ( 17,537 ) | 44,085 |
| Trade and other payables | | ( 21,667 ) | 227,318 |
| Deferred income | | 14,903 | ( 144,014 ) |
| Cash (used in) from generated operating activities | | ( 23,318 ) | 128,789 |
| Interest received | | 150 | 376 |
| Interest paid | | ( 4,012 ) | ( 6,021 ) |
| Net cash (used in) from operating activities | | ( 45,294 ) | 77,380 |
| Cash flows used in investing activities: | | | |
| Acquisition of operating assets | | ( 6,383 ) | ( 24,039 ) |
| Proceeds from sale of operating assets | | 11,797 | 0 |
| Deferred cost | | ( 1,985 ) | ( 3,599 ) |
| Acquisition of intangible assets | | ( 31 ) | ( 341 ) |
| Non-current receivables, change | | 209 | ( 1,853 ) |
| Cash attributable to assets held for sale | 6 | ( 451 ) | ( 4,920 ) |
| Marketable securities, change | | ( 14,107 ) | 0 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | | ( 10,951 ) | ( 34,752 ) |
| Cash flows used in financing activities: | | | |
| Proceeds from non-current borrowings | | 3,229 | 0 |
| Repayment of non-current borrowings | | ( 6,749 ) | ( 8,630 ) |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | | ( 4,359 ) | ( 8,856 ) |
| Repayment of short term borrowings | | 0 | ( 42,257 ) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | | ( 7,879 ) | ( 59,743 ) |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | | ( 64,124 ) | ( 17,115 ) |
| Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held | | ( 67 ) | ( 4,339 ) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | | 117,657 | 235,073 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March | | 53,466 | 213,619 |
| Investment and financing without cash flow effect: | | | |
| Acquisition of right-of-use assets | | ( 26 ) | ( 357 ) |
| New or renewed leases | | 26 | 357 |

The notes on pages 9 to 21 are an integral part of these Interim Consolidation Financial Statements.

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021

Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Notes

1. Reporting entity

Icelandair Group hf. (the "Company") is a public limited liability company incorporated and domiciled in Iceland. The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of the Company as at and for the three months ended 31 March 2021 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries, together referred to as the "Group" and individually as "Group entities" and the Group's interests in associates. The Group primarily operates in the airline and tourism sectors. The Company is listed on the Nasdaq Main Market Iceland.

The Group's Consolidated Financial Statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2020 are available upon request from the Company's registered office at Reykjavíkurflugvöllur in Reykjavík, Iceland or at its website address, www.icelandairgroup.is and at The Icelandic Stock Exchange website address, http://www.nasdaqomxnordic.com.

2. Basis of accounting

The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the three months ended 31 March 2021 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the EU and additional Icelandic disclosure requirements for Consolidated Financial Statements of listed companies. These Interim Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. Interim Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for financial assets and liabilities, which are valued at fair value through other Comprehensive Income. They do not include all 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 Consolidated Financial Statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2020.

The accounting policies and methods of computation applied in these Consolidated Interim Financial Statements are the same as those applied by the Group in its Consolidated Financial Statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2020.

These Consolidated Interim Financial Statements are presented in U.S. dollars (USD), which is the Group's functional currency. All financial information presented in USD has been rounded to the nearest thousand, except when otherwise indicated.

These Interim Financial Statements were approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 29 April 2021.

These Consolidated Interim Financial Statements are prepared on a going concern basis. Despite substantial uncertainty the Board of Directors believes that it is appropriate to prepare these Consolidated Interim Financial Statements on a going concern basis because of actions already taken to strengthen the Group's financial standing and liquidity.

3. Use of judgements and estimates

In preparing these Interim Financial Statements, management has made judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of 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 estimates are recognized prospectively. Due to COVID-19, the aviation and travel industries are facing tremendous uncertainty. Travel restrictions are still in place in most of the Group's important geographical segments. There is also great uncertainty around when demand for travel will return to normal levels, i.e. as they were prior to COVID-19. In preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements, management adjusted its estimations and assumptions towards the current unprecedented circumstances.

The remaining 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 2020.

4. Changes in accounting policies

A number of new standards are effective for annual periods beginning after 1 January 2021 and earlier application is permitted; however, the Group has not early adopted the new or amended standards in preparing these Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and they are not considered to have significant impact on the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021
Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Notes, contd.:

5. Operating segments

Segment information is presented in the Interim Financial Statements in respect of the Group's business segments, which are the primary basis of segment reporting.

The business segment reporting format reflects the Group's management and internal reporting structure. Segment results include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm's length basis.

Each entity operates as a single business unit and the management of Icelandair Group assesses performance based on measures including operating profit, and makes resource allocation decisions for the entities based on various performance metrics. The objective in making resource allocation decisions is to optimize consolidated financial results.

Passenger and cargo operations

The largest entity of the Group, the international and domestic passenger airline Icelandair ehf., including its subsidiary Icelandair Cargo, has been identified for financial reporting purposes as a reportable operating segment. Iceland's unique geographical position provides Icelandair with significant strategic advantages. This is encapsulated in Icelandair's ability to serve four markets simultaneously (to, from, via and within Iceland). Icelandair Cargo offers freight services by utilizing the capacity within aircraft of the Icelandair passenger network as well as with their own freighters.

The parent, Icelandair Group hf., is listed on the Nasdaq Iceland stock exchange and is the holding company. Iceeignir, a real estate company that holds the real estate of Icelandair Group, IceCap, a captive insurance company and A320, a dormant, are platform functions of the business that primarily support the Group entities in this segment and are therefore classified within this segment.

Other group entities

Loftleidir Icelandic, which offers aircraft leasing and consulting services to international passenger airlines and tour operators and Feria, which operates under the name VITA as an outgoing tour operator are also operating segments but do not exceed the quantitative thresholds to be reportable and management has concluded that there are currently no other reasons why they should be separately disclosed.

In Q1 2020 Icelandair Hotels was also classified within this segment. As of 3 April 2020, Icelandair Hotels are classified as an investment in associates.

Iceland Travel is classified within this segment. From 19 January 2021 Iceland Travel is in sales process which is currently ongoing and the Company expects to reach an agreement with a potential buyer in Q2 2021.

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021

Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Notes, contd.:

5. Operating segments, contd.:

Reportable segments for the three months ended 31 March 2021

Other
Icelandair Group entities Total
External revenue 45,001 12,327 57,328
Inter-segment revenue 9,960 5 9,965
Segment revenue 54,961 12,332 67,293
Depreciation and amortisation (23,404) (4,753) (28,157)
Segment EBIT (44,049) (2,161) (46,210)
Finance income 5,447 145 5,592
Finance costs (7,458) (220) (7,678)
Fair value change 9,599 0 9,599
Share of loss of equity accounted investees (1,464) 0 (1,464)
Reportable segment loss before tax (37,925) (2,236) (40,161)
Reportable segment assets 1,297,040 66,125 1,363,165
Capital expenditure 5,323 3,396 8,719
Liabilities 1,198,797 55,062 1,253,859

Reportable segments for the three months ended 31 March 2020

External revenue 148,499 60,482 208,981
Inter-segment revenue 23,297 1,288 24,585
Segment revenue 171,796 61,770 233,566
Depreciation and amortisation (35,599) (8,115) (43,714)
Impairment (82,859) (33,299) (116,158)
Segment EBIT (162,198) (46,278) (208,476)
Finance income 16,468 311 16,779
Finance costs (19,293) (3,058) (22,351)
Fair value change (50,552) (455) (51,007)
Share of profit of equity accounted investees 696 2 698
Reportable segment loss before tax (214,879) (49,478) (264,357)
Reportable segment assets 1,382,000 420,157 1,802,157
Capital expenditure 26,632 1,411 28,043
Liabilities 1,159,746 342,208 1,501,954

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021

Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Notes, contd.:

5. Operating segments, contd.:

Reconciliations of reportable segment revenues, profit or loss, assets and liabilities, and other material items

| | 2021
Q1 | 2020
Q1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revenue | | |
| Total revenue for reportable segments | 67,293 | 233,566 |
| Elimination of inter-segment revenue | ( 9,965 ) | ( 24,585 ) |
| Consolidated revenue | 57,328 | 208,981 |
| Profit or loss | | |
| Consolidated loss before tax | ( 40,161 ) | ( 264,357 ) |
| Assets | | |
| Total assets for reportable segments | 1,363,165 | 1,802,157 |
| Elimination of inter-segment assets | ( 391,526 ) | ( 409,967 ) |
| Consolidated total assets | 971,639 | 1,392,190 |
| Liabilities | | |
| Total liabilities for reportable segments | 1,253,859 | 1,501,954 |
| Elimination of inter-segment liabilities | ( 491,323 ) | ( 300,971 ) |
| Consolidated total liabilities | 762,536 | 1,200,983 |
| Other material items | Reportable segment totals | Adjustments | Consolidated totals |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1.1.-31.3.2021 | | | |
| Segment EBIT | ( 46,210 ) | | ( 46,210 ) |
| Finance income | 5,592 | ( 3,478 ) | 2,114 |
| Finance costs | ( 7,678 ) | 3,478 | ( 4,200 ) |
| Depreciation and amortisation | ( 28,157 ) | | ( 28,157 ) |
| Share of loss of associates | ( 1,464 ) | | ( 1,464 ) |
| Capital expenditure | 8,719 | ( 320 ) | 8,399 |
| 1.1.-31.3.2020 | | | |
| Segment EBIT | ( 208,476 ) | | ( 208,476 ) |
| Finance income | 16,779 | ( 2,760 ) | 14,019 |
| Finance costs | ( 22,351 ) | 2,760 | ( 19,591 ) |
| Depreciation and amortisation | ( 43,714 ) | | ( 43,714 ) |
| Share of profit of associates | 698 | | 698 |
| Capital expenditure | 28,043 | ( 63 ) | 27,980 |

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021

Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Notes, contd.:

5. Operating segments, contd.:

Geographic information

The geographic information analyses the Group's revenue as the majority of the Group's clients are outside of Iceland. The vast majority of the Group's non-current assets are located in Iceland. In presenting the following information the Group's revenues have been based on geographic location of customers.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated wide-ranging travel restriction and decrease in travel demand, the numbers for Q1 2021 are not directly comparable to the numbers for Q1 2020.

2021 2020
Revenue Q1 Q1
North America 5% 31%
Iceland 68% 29%
West Continental Europe 6% 14%
Scandinavia 3% 6%
United Kingdom 1% 6%
Other 17% 14%
Total revenue 100% 100%
Available Seat Kilometers (ASK'000) International flights 176,460 2,299,458
Available Seat Kilometers (ASK'000) Domestic flights 18,953 18,083
Freight Tonne Kilometer (FTK'000) Icelandair Cargo 33,694 30,082
Sold Block Hours Loftleidir Icelandic 3,224 7,058

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021

Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Notes, contd.:

6. Assets held for sale

On 19 January 2021, the Group decided to initiate a process to sell Iceland Travel. From that date, Iceland Travel is classified as an asset held for sale. The sales process of Iceland Travel is currently ongoing.

Impacts on the consolidated financial statements

(i) Comprehensive income (loss)

| | 2021
Q1 |
| --- | --- |
| Revenue | 119 |
| Elimination of inter-segment revenue | 0 |
| External revenue | 119 |
| Expenses | 886 |
| Elimination of expenses of inter-segment sales | 57 |
| External expenses | 943 |
| Loss from operating activities | ( 824 ) |
| Net finance cost | ( 69 ) |
| Share of profit of associates | 0 |
| | ( 893 ) |
| Income tax | 178 |
| Loss, net of tax | ( 715 ) |
| Basic earnings per share in US cent per share | 0.00 |
| Diluted earnings per share in US cent per share | 0.00 |

(ii) Balance Sheet

31.3.2021
Operating assets 24
Right-of-use assets 853
Intangible assets and goodwill 2,685
Deferred tax assets 594
Trade and other receivables 491
Cash and cash equivalents 451
Total assets 5,098
Loans and borrowings 166
Lease liabilities 789
Trade and other payables 1,927
Deferred income 1,117
Total liabilities 3,999
Net assets and liabilities 1,099

(iii) Cash flows from (used in)

| | 2021
Q1 |
| --- | --- |
| Net cash to operating activities | ( 816 ) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( 4 ) |
| Net cash from financing activities | 40 |
| Net cash flows for the period | ( 780 ) |

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021

Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Notes, contd.:

7. Operating income

2021 2020
Transport revenue is specified as follows: Q1 Q1
Passengers 11,195 116,532
Passenger ancillary revenue 2,566 14,183
Cargo 21,795 13,291
Total transport revenue 35,556 144,006
Other operating revenue is specified as follows:
Sale in airport and hotels 259 12,176
Revenue from tourism 987 14,931
Aircraft and cargo handling services 3,743 5,194
Maintenance revenue 806 765
Gain on sale of operating assets 2,496 0
Other operating revenue 2,472 5,214
Total other operating revenue 10,763 38,280

8. Operating expenses

2021 2020
Salaries and salary related expenses are specified as follows: Q1 Q1
Salaries 28,862 64,152
Contributions to pension funds 5,064 9,666
Other salary-related expenses 1,364 6,707
Total salaries and salary related expenses 35,290 80,525
Aviation expenses are specified as follows:
Aircraft fuel 7,848 51,557
Aircraft lease 191 424
Aircraft handling, landing and communication 4,468 20,737
Aircraft maintenance expenses 8,888 17,863
Total aviation expenses 21,395 90,581
Other operating expenses are specified as follows:
Operating cost of real estate and fixtures 1,150 3,343
Communication 4,070 6,665
Advertising 1,892 4,398
Booking fees and commission expenses 494 20,643
Cost of goods sold 192 1,990
Customer services 1,066 12,117
Travel and other employee expenses 2,102 10,262
Tourism expenses 22 5,948
Allowance for bad debt 1,044 12,294
Other operating expenses 6,663 8,819
Total other operating expenses 18,695 86,479

9. Depreciation and amortisation

2021 2020
The depreciation and amortisation charge in profit or loss is specified as follows: Q1 Q1
Depreciation of operating assets 22,787 35,260
Depreciation of right-of-use assets 4,564 7,209
Amortisation of intangible assets 806 1,245
Depreciation and amortisation recognized in profit or loss 28,157 43,714

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021

Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Notes, contd.:

10. Finance income and finance costs

2021 2020
Finance income and finance costs are specified as follows: Q1 Q1
Interest income on cash and cash equivalents 163 183
Interest income on lease receivables 96 191
Other interest income 160 676
Net currency exchange gain 1,695 12,969
Finance income total 2,114 14,019
Interest expenses on loans and borrowings 2,377 3,216
Interest on lease liabilities 1,432 3,525
Interest on Pre-Delivery Payments for aircraft (PDP) 0 12,542
Other interest expenses 391 308
Finance costs total 4,200 19,591
Changes in fair value of warrants, see note 14 9,599 0
Changes in fair value of derivatives 0 (51,007)
Fair value changes 9,599 (51,007)
Net finance costs 7,513 (56,579)

11. Equity

Reserves are specified as follows: Hedging reserve Translation reserve Other reserves Total reserves
Reserves 1 January 2020 ( 28 ) 24,346 21,131 45,449
Changes during the period ( 63,736 ) ( 38,332 ) ( 6,977 ) ( 109,045 )
Closed derivatives through P&L 51,007 0 0 51,007
Reserves 31 March 2020 ( 12,757 ) ( 13,986 ) 14,154 ( 12,589 )
Reserves 1 January 2021 ( 31,999 ) 23,679 16,693 8,373
Changes during the period 6,301 92 485 6,878
Reserves 31 March 2021 ( 25,698 ) 23,771 17,178 15,251

12. Loans and borrowings

This note provides information on the contractual terms of the Group's interest-bearing loans and borrowings, which are measured at amortized cost, and changes during the year.

Non-current loans and borrowings: 31.3.2021 31.12.2020
Secured bank loans 254,011 263,588
Unsecured loans 3,054 0
Total loans and borrowings 257,065 263,588
Current maturities ( 20,961 ) ( 24,013 )
Total non-current loans and borrowings 236,104 239,575

Current loans and borrowings:

Current maturities 20,961 24,013
Total current loans and borrowings 20,961 24,013
Total loans and borrowings 257,065 263,588

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021

Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Notes, contd.:

12. Loans and borrowings, contd.:

Terms and debt repayment schedule:

Currency Nominal interest rates Year of maturity Total remaining balance
31.3.2021 31.12.2020
Secured bank loans USD 3.3% 2024-2028 164,578 164,404
Secured bank loans EUR 0.9% 2028 64,568 67,559
Secured bank loans ISK 2.8% 2026 24,865 31,625
Unsecured loan ISK 3.7% 2026 3,054 0
Total interest-bearing liabilities 257,065 263,588

As at 31 March 2021, the Company had undrawn commercial credit lines with local banks in the amount of USD 52 million.

Additionally, the Company has access to a government guaranteed credit facility in the amount of USD 120 million. The facility is arranged through two local commercial banks and is 90% guaranteed by the government. The facility was undrawn at 31 March 2021.

Repayments of loans and borrowings are specified as follows:

31.3.2021 31.12.2020
Repayments in 2021 (9 months)(2020: 12 months) 15,769 24,013
Repayments in 2022 33,479 33,450
Repayments in 2023 41,581 44,080
Repayments in 2024 51,778 46,908
Repayments in 2025 28,901 28,120
Subsequent repayments 85,557 87,017
Total loans and borrowings 257,065 263,588

According to the Company's restructured financial covenants, that took affect at the end of Q3 2020, the Company's equity ratio shall be a minimum of 8-10% in terms of loan agreements with lenders and a minimum of 2% in terms of the government guaranteed credit facility. The Company was not in breach of the covenant at 31 March 2021.

13. Lease liabilities

This note provides information of the Group's lease liabilities, which are measured at amortized cost, and changes during the year.

Currency Interest rates Year of maturity Total remaining balance
31.3.2021 31.12.2020
Lease liabilities USD 4.4% 2021-2030 120,111 131,294
Lease liabilities indexed ISK 4.1% 2021-2038 12,480 13,217
Lease liabilities GBP 2.2% 2021-2025 1,185 1,237
Lease liabilities other 2.9% 2021-2028 747 849
Current maturity (26,838) (26,890)
Total lease liabilities 107,685 119,707

Repayments of lease liabilities are specified as follows:

Repayments in 2021 (9 months)(2020: 12 months) 17,509 26,890
Repayments in 2022 25,355 22,223
Repayments in 2023 20,769 21,649
Repayments in 2024 17,875 18,542
Repayments in 2025 16,926 17,426
Subsequent repayments 36,089 39,867
Total loans and borrowings 134,523 146,597

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021

Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Notes, contd.:

13. Lease liabilities, contd.:

Where practicable, the Group seeks to include extension options in new leases to provide operational flexibility. The extension options held are exercisable by the Group only and not by the lessors. The Group assesses whether such an option is reasonably certain to be exercised at the lease commencement date. A reassessment is made in case of a significant event or significant changes in circumstances within the Group's control.

The Group has entered into sale and leaseback agreements for three aircraft that will be delivered in Q2 2021. The lease liability is expected to amount to approx. USD 118.0 million. See further note 17.

14. Warrants liabilities

Warrants liabilities are specified as followed:

Assumptions ICEAIRW ICEAIRW ICEAIRW
130821 180222 120822
Issue date 18.9.2020 18.9.2020 18.9.2020
Exercise period end date 13.8.2021 18.2.2022 12.8.2022
Share price (ISK) at issue date 1.00 1.00 1.00
Share price (ISK) at reporting date 1.40 1.40 1.40
Exercise price (ISK) 1.13 1.22 1.30
Interest rate (annual) 15.0% 15.0% 15.0%
First interest date 23.9.2020 23.9.2020 23.9.2020
Volatility (annual) 89.4% 79.2% 79.2%
Risk free rate 1.3% 1.3% 1.3%
Time to maturity (Years) 0.37 0.88 1.37
Fair value per warrant (ISK) at reporting date 0.36 0.40 0.45

The warrants outstanding and the fair value (USD) of each class of warrants on the respective exercise dates are as follows:

Warrants liabilities ICEAIRW ICEAIRW ICEAIRW Total
130821 180222 120822
Fair value at 31.12.2020 9,129 9,002 9,633 27,764
Gain on change in fair value of warrant liability ( 3,764 ) ( 2,968 ) ( 2,867 ) ( 9,599 )
Foreign exchanges difference 16 16 20 52
Fair value as of period ending 5,381 6,050 6,786 18,217
Non-current warrants liabilities 0 0 6,786 6,786
Current warrants liabilities 5,381 6,050 0 11,431

The fair value of the warrants at issue date, amounting to USD 16.2 million was recognized through retained earnings and as a liability. During the period from the issue date until 31 March 2021 the Company recognized loss on changes in fair value of its warrants liabilities in the amount of USD 0.9 million.

The warrants liabilities are considered Level 2 liabilities on the fair value hierarchy as the determination of fair value includes various assumptions about the future activities and the Company's share price and historical volatility as inputs. No warrants were exercised during the period ending 31 March 2021.

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021

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ICELANDAIR GROUP

Notes, contd.:

15. Deferred income

Sold unused tickets, fair value of unutilized frequent flyer points and other prepayments are presented as deferred income in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

Deferred income is specified as follows: 30.3.2021 31.12.2020
Sold unused tickets and vouchers 172,303 157,753
Frequent flyer points 21,699 20,641
Other prepayments 6,881 9,008
Total deferred income 200,883 187,402

The amount allocated to sold unused tickets is the book value of fares and fuel surcharges that the Group has collected and is liable for to passengers. A substantial percentage of passengers have accepted vouchers for future travel in lieu of cash refunds owed to them as a result of cancelled flights. The total amount of issued vouchers at the end of the reporting period was USD 96.6 million. These vouchers are generally valid for 3 years from the date of issuance.

The amount allocated to frequent flyer points is estimated by reference to the fair value of the discounted services for which they could be redeemed, since the fair value of the points themselves is not directly observable. The fair value of the discounted services for which the points, granted through a customer loyalty program, can be redeemed takes into account the expected redemption rate and the timing of such expected redemptions. That amount is recognized as deferred income.

16. Financial instruments and fair values

The fair values of financial assets and liabilities, together with the carrying amounts shown in the Statement of Financial Position, are as follows. The table does not include fair value information for financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value if the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value:

31.3.2021 31.12.2020
Carrying amount Fair value Carrying amount Fair value
Derivatives used for hedging ( 10,076) ( 10,076) ( 17,291) ( 17,291)
Unsecured bond issue ( 3,054) ( 3,011) 0 0
Secured loans ( 254,011) ( 264,971) ( 263,588) ( 279,654)
Warrants ( 18,217) ( 18,217) ( 27,764) ( 27,764)
Lease liabilities ( 134,523) ( 134,523) ( 146,597) ( 146,597)
Total ( 419,881) ( 430,798) ( 455,240) ( 471,306)

17. Capital commitments

In 2013, the Group and the Boeing Company signed an agreement for the purchase of sixteen Boeing 737 MAX8 and MAX9 aircraft with an option to purchase an additional eight aircraft. The Group has taken delivery of six aircraft.

In December 2018 the Group secured a Pre-Delivery Payment (PDP) financing agreement with BOC Aviation (BOCA) for eleven undelivered B737 MAX aircraft. The agreement with BOCA secured financing of PDP's for all undelivered aircraft under the Boeing agreement, as well as a sale and leaseback of two aircraft, of which one has already been delivered with the other one to be delivered in Q2 2021.

In August 2020, the Group reached a settlement with Boeing on compensation for the damages caused by the 22 month long MAX grounding. The total number of aircraft under the purchase agreement from 2013 was reduced from sixteen to twelve, of which six aircraft remain undelivered. The PDP financing agreement with BOCA was amended accordingly and furthermore provides a backstop financing option in the form of sale and leaseback for the remaining unfinanced aircraft.

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021

Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Notes, contd.:

17. Capital commitments, contd.:

The remaining deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to the Group are scheduled as follows:

Q4 2021/
Q2 2021 Q1 2022 Total
Boeing 737 MAX8 1 2 3
Boeing 737 MAX9 2 1 3
Total 3 3 6

The Group has already secured financing through sale and leaseback agreements of the three aircraft that are scheduled for delivery in Q2 2021. Backstop financing option remains in place for the three remaining aircraft.

18. Group entities

The Company held seven subsidiaries at the end of March 2021.

Passenger and cargo operations Share
A320 ehf. 100%
IceCap Insurance PCC Ltd. 100%
Iceeignir ehf. 100%
Icelandair ehf. * 100%
Other Group entities
Loftleiðir - Icelandic ehf. 100%
FERIA ehf. (VITA) 100%
Iceland Travel ehf. ** 100%
  • Icelandair Cargo ehf. is a subsidiary of Icelandair ehf.
    ** See note 6.

The subsidiaries further own ten subsidiaries that are also included in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Three of those have non-controlling shareholders.

19. Investment in associates

The Group has interests in a number of associates. The carrying amount and share of profit of the associates is as follows:

Ownership Carrying amount 31.3.2021 Share of profit/loss in associates 1.1.-31.3.2021 Carrying amount 31.12.2020 Share of profit/loss in associates 1.1.-31.3.2020
Cabo Verde Airlines 36% 0 0 0 0
EBK ehf. 25% 1,091 ( 141 ) 1,230 131
ITF 1 slhf. 29% 6,281 ( 26 ) 6,291 572
Icelandair Hotels 25% ( 1,326 ) ( 1,299 ) 13 0
Lindarvatn ehf. 50% 1,902 4 1,893 ( 7 )
Other investments 178 ( 2 ) 176 2
Total investments in associates 8,126 ( 1,464 ) 9,603 698

The book value of the Group's share in Cabo Verde Airlines (TACV) has been fully expensed. Reserves have been made against all receivables on TACV and therefore, the Group has no further exposure on TACV. Negative developments in TACV operations might impact future operations of Loftleiðir Icelandic due to leased aircraft.

EBK ehf. operates jet fuel tank storage facilities, serving fuel to suppliers and airlines at Keflavík airport.

ITF 1 slhf. is a fund managed by Landsbréf. The Fund's purpose is to invest in Icelandic companies focusing on entertainment and leisure activities for foreign tourists. The main focus is on full-year projects which contribute to the better utilization of the infrastructure in the Icelandic Tourism industry.

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021
Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

Notes, contd.:

19. Investment in associates, contd.:

The Group's 25% share in Icelandair Hotels is classified as an investment in associates as of 3 April 2020 when 75% of shares in the entity were delivered to the buyer, Berjaya Land Berhad (Berjaya). On 11 February 2021, the Group reached an agreement with Berjaya regarding sale of its remaining 25% share in the hotel company. The purchase price for the remaining shares is USD 3.4 million and will be payable on delivery when all conditions precedent of the agreement have been fulfilled.

In its capacity as co-owner of Icelandair Hotels, the Company had issued guarantees on certain obligations for Icelandair Hotels. The guarantees were provided in solidum. The Company's 25% share amounts to approx. USD 4.2 million.

Lindarvatn ehf. is the owner of a property at Thorvaldsensstræti in downtown Reykjavík and other properties located near Austurvöllur which are being rebuilt as a hotel.

20. Ratios

The Group's primary ratios are specified as follows:

31.3.2021 31.12.2020
Current ratio 0.66 0.70
Equity ratio 0.22 0.23
Equity ratio without warrants 0.23 0.25
Intrinsic value of share capital 0.98 1.09

Interim Financial Statements of Icelandair Group hf. 31 March 2021

Amounts are in USD thousands


ICELANDAIR GROUP

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