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Icelandair Group — Investor Presentation 2021
Jul 23, 2021
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ICELANDAIR GROUP
Q2 2021 results
Investor meeting 23 July 2021
Highlights
Extensive growth of our flight schedule
- 15 destinations re-introduced
- Weekly flights in June 160 vs 28 in April
- Number of full-time employees up by 600 in the quarter
- 8 aircraft reintroduced from storage and 3 Boeing MAX added
- Considerable EBIT impact
Positive cashflow from operations
- Strong booking inflow for the second half of the year
- Net cash from operations positive of USD 65 million increasing by USD 96.8 million compared to Q2 2020
- Liquidity position USD 362 million on 30 June 2021
Capacity gradually moving closer to 2019 level
- Bookings in the international route network steadily increasing
- Cargo outlook good
- Still facing considerable uncertainty because of COVID impact on demand
Bain Capital – shareholders’ meeting today
- Further strengthens liquidity and equity
- Deep industry knowledge
- See opportunities in Icelandair Group's winning business model
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Financials
Ívar Sigurður Kristinsson
CFO Icelandair Group
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Net loss USD 54.9 million
An improvement of USD 35.9 million
- Results for the quarter impacted by the ramp-up of the international route network and investment in an ambitious flight schedule for the second half of the year
- Passenger volumes steadily rising, although the development was hampered by travel restrictions in key markets
- Total revenue increased by 27%
- Transport revenue doubled year-on-year
- Cargo operation strong with revenues 35% above last year
- Operating expenses growing with increase in production and preparation for continued ramp-up
- Continued focus on disciplined and tactical flight decision making resulting in cancellation of flights with negative contribution
| USD million | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport revenue | 55.0 | 27.6 | 27.4 |
| Aircraft and aircrew lease | 7.8 | 26.9 | -19.1 |
| Other operating revenue | 14.7 | 6.3 | 8.4 |
| Operating Income | 77.5 | 60.8 | 16.7 |
| Salaries and other personnel expenses | 52.5 | 52.2 | 0.3 |
| Aviation expenses | 39.0 | 31.6 | 7.4 |
| Other operating expenses | 22.9 | 14.5 | 8.4 |
| Operating Expenses | 114.5 | 98.3 | 16.1 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 25.3 | 60.2 | -34.9 |
| EBIT | -62.2 | -97.8 | 35.5 |
| EBIT ratio | -80.3% | -160.8% | 80.5 ppt |
| EBT | -67.9 | -91.9 | 23.9 |
| Net loss | -54.9 | -90.8 | 35.9 |
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Ramp-up started in the international route network
Destinations added and capacity increased on existing routes

Total ASK'000
per month Q221 and as % of Q219

Total ASK'000
Q221 vs Q220

Passengers per market
per month Q221 in '000
Destinations added
in Q221
North America +7
New York, Minneapolis, Seattle, Washington, Denver, Portland, Chicago
Europe +8
Helsinki, Billund, Zurich, Brussels, Geneva, Tenerife, Berlin, Munchen,
Pax = Passengers, ASK = Available Seat Km, LF = Load Factor, BH = Block Hours, FTK = Freight Tonne KM
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Domestic operation continues to show recovery and cargo operation remains strong in Q221

Icelandair cargo
- Freight Ton-Kilometers (FTK) increased by 26% year-on-year
- Increase in FTK driven by more export and transit gaining momentum
- FTK back to pre-COVID levels
- Share of transit freight increasing; 13% in Q221 vs 5% in Q220
Lofteidir Icelandic
- Operation still at minimum level due to negative COVID effect on demand
- Number of sold block hours remained the same year-on-year in Q2
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Salaries and salary related cost USD 52.5 million in Q221
Average number of full-time employees 1,783

Salaries and salary related cost USD million

The number of full-time employees added in Q221

Average no of full-time employees excluding lay-offs in Q220
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Fuel cost USD 19.5 million
Fuel cost
USD million

Open hedge contracts
Overview tons in thousands

- Increased production in passenger network drives higher fuel cost
- Fuel market prices increased by 59% year-on-year
- Effective fuel price $700 per ton in Q2 21
- Mark to market of open contracts at end of Q2 are -2.4 m USD with the average swap price of 663 USD per ton
- Total volume of open contracts amounts to 61.7 thousand ton
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Operating expenses growing with increase in production and preparation for continued ramp-up

- All figures are in USD millions
** H-L-C = Handling, Landing, Communication
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Balance sheet
Assets
| USD million | 30 Jun 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating assets | 440.7 | 498.4 | -57.7 |
| Right-of-use assets | 235.6 | 119.8 | 115.9 |
| Intangible assets and goodwill | 56.5 | 60.3 | -3.8 |
| Other non-current assets | 91.8 | 73.7 | 18.1 |
| Total non-current assets | 824.6 | 752.2 | 72.4 |
| Other current assets | 22.6 | 23.4 | -0.8 |
| Trade and other receivables | 142.7 | 99.3 | 43.4 |
| Assets classified as held for sale | 7.8 | 0.0 | 7.8 |
| Marketable securities | 32.4 | 41.7 | -9.3 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 155.5 | 117.7 | 37.8 |
| Total current assets | 361.0 | 282.1 | 79.0 |
| Total assets | 1,185.6 | 1,034.2 | 151.4 |
Equity and liabilities
| USD million | 30 Jun 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' equity | 163.8 | 232.8 | -69.0 |
| Loans and borrowings non-current | 248.0 | 239.6 | 8.4 |
| Lease liabilities | 228.7 | 119.7 | 109.0 |
| Derivatives for hedging | 0.0 | 6.0 | -6.0 |
| Warrants | 9.0 | 18.6 | -9.6 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 19.1 | 17.1 | 2.0 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 504.8 | 401.0 | 103.9 |
| Loans and borrowings current | 23.0 | 24.0 | -1.0 |
| Lease liabilities | 35.5 | 26.9 | 8.6 |
| Warrants | 15.2 | 9.1 | 6.1 |
| Derivatives used for hedging | 1.9 | 11.3 | -9.5 |
| Liabilities classified as held for sale | 7.3 | 0.0 | 7.3 |
| Trade and other payables | 132.8 | 141.7 | -8.9 |
| Deferred income | 301.2 | 187.4 | 113.8 |
| Total current liabilities | 517.0 | 400.5 | 116.5 |
| Total liabilities | 1,021.8 | 801.4 | 220.4 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1,185.6 | 1,034.2 | 151.4 |
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Net interest-bearing debt excluding lease liabilities USD 147 million

Equity ratio

Interest-bearing debt USD million

Net lease liabilities USD million

NIBD excl. lease liabilities USD million
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Deferred income USD 301.2 million
Thereof vouchers USD 89.0 million
Deferred income 30 June 2021
USD million

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Positive net cash flow from operations of USD 65 million in Q221
Significant increase from last year
Net cash from operations Q221
USD million

Strong bookings boost liquidity
Total liquidity USD 362 million on 30 June

Liquidity breakdown
USD million

Liquidity developments in Q221
USD million
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Warrants can be exercised in August
Warrant class ICEAIRW130821
Exercise period and payment date
Last day of trading is 30 July 2021
The exercise period starts on 4 August and the final payment date is 19 August 2021
Warrants not exercised before or on the final payment date will lapse and become void
Payment instructions
- Exercise price is fixed at ISK 1.13 pr. share
- Electronic invoices accessible in investors’ online banks
- Payment signifies investors’ intent to exercise the warrants – no further action is needed
- All payments are final and irrevocable
Tax considerations
- The difference between the exercise price and the respective market price constitutes taxable income
- Subject to capital gains tax for individuals and income tax for legal entities
- Investors should seek appropriate tax advice suitable for their personal situation
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Business update and outlook
Bogi Nils Bogason
President and CEO Icelandair Group
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16 months of minimal operations behind us were we kept the infrastructure in place to be able to ramp-up quickly when markets re-opened
Important role in Icelandic society
Direct contribution in 2021
Estimated USD 210 million (ISK 26bn) by employing around 2,100 full time employees over the year
Export contribution in 2021
Estimated over USD 646 million (ISK 80bn) by transporting 400,000 tourists to Iceland
Other indirect contribution in 2021
The indirect contribution is significant, driving economic benefits not only to the local tourism industry but the Icelandic economy as a whole.

Numbers can changes due to Covid-19 development and impact on demand

We have focused on simplifying and streamlining the business and at the same time strengthening the balance sheet
Great capabilities of the Boeing MAX aircraft creating new opportunities
Renewal transition of the fleet in place
The MAX added and B757 slowly faded out
Estimated no. of AC at year-end:

Great capabilities
Better technical reliability, fuel efficiency and payload range than initially assumed creates new opportunities within the Icelandair route network
36% less CO2 emission than Boeing 757
Financing in final stages
The financing of three MAX to be delivered 21/22 is in final stages
With favorable market conditions additions to the fleet for summer 2022 are being explored
Long term strategy reviewed
Strategic initiative to review Icelandair's long-term fleet strategy will be started at the end of this summer
Aim to finish that work before year-end
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Strong booking inflow in recent weeks
Booking flow has been good for the summer and fall 2021
- Continued strong inflow from North-America
- The opening of Europe to vaccinated US travelers has positive effect on the N-Atlantic market
- Increased booking inflow from Scandinavia and Central Europe
- The start of additional UK routes has been postponed until September 2021 due to slow booking flow
- Icelandair capacity in July expected to be 43% of 2019 level and the load factor around 70% compared to 47% in Q2.
- Further increased capacity expected in August and improved load factor.
Uncertainty due to Covid 19 development and impact demand and bookings
Strong outlook for Icelandair Cargo


Current flight schedule for 2022 amounts to 80% of 2019 capacity
Key takeaways
| Positive cash flow from operations in Q2 2021 | Healthy financial position enabling the Company to seize opportunities and address challenges | Strong booking flow in recent weeks, especially from North America | Still a significant uncertainty because of COVID-19 |
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Q&A

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