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SAS — Capital/Financing Update 2021
May 26, 2021
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Capital/Financing Update
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SUPPORT FROM MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS, THE GOVERNMENTS OF DENMARK AND SWEDEN, TO PROVIDE SAS WITH ACCESS TO A CREDIT LINE AMOUNTING TO SEK 3.0 BILLION
SUPPORT FROM MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS, THE GOVERNMENTS OF DENMARK AND SWEDEN, TO PROVIDE SAS WITH ACCESS TO A CREDIT LINE AMOUNTING TO SEK 3.0 BILLION
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to a low level of demand for flights over
an extended period. Market conditions also make it difficult to predict how
demand will develop ahead of the important summer season given that customers
are increasingly choosing to book their trips on short notice. The prevailing
uncertainty means that access to liquidity is essential for all airlines. As
such, SAS has secured support from major shareholders and the governments of
Denmark and Sweden for access to a credit line totaling SEK 3.0 billion. The
credit line, which must be structured pursuant to the EU's rules for state aid,
is designed to create a liquidity buffer and is to be seen as a complement to
other ongoing activities at SAS to reduce costs and strengthen liquidity.
For more information, contact:
SAS press office, +46 (0)8 797 2944
Michel Fischier, VP Investor Relations, +46 (0)70 997 0673
SAS, Scandinavia's leading airline, with main hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and
Stockholm, is flying to destinations in Europe, USA and Asia. Spurred by a
Scandinavian heritage and sustainable values, SAS aims to be the global leader
in sustainable aviation. We will reduce total carbon emissions by 25 percent by
2025, by using more sustainable aviation fuel and our modern fleet with fuel
-efficient aircraft. In addition to flight operations, SAS offers ground
handling services, technical maintenance and air cargo services. SAS is a
founder member of the Star AllianceT, and together with its partner airlines
offers a wide network worldwide. Learn more at https://www.sasgroup.net
This information is information that SAS AB is obliged to disclose pursuant to
the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted by Michel Fischier
for publication on 26 May 2021 at 17:30 CEST.