AerCap Holdings N.V. Reports First Quarter 2011 Financial Results
Margin earned on lease assets (net spread) was $186 million for the first quarter of 2011, an increase of 40% over first quarter 2010
AMSTERDAM, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. (the "Company" or "AerCap") (NYSE: AER) today announced the results of its operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.
First Quarter 2011 Highlights
-- First quarter 2011 basic and diluted earnings per share was $0.48,
compared with $0.40 for the same period in 2010. First quarter 2011
basic and diluted earnings per share excluding the impact of the
mark-to-market of interest rate caps and share-based compensation was
$0.50, compared with $0.55 for the same period in 2010.
-- First quarter 2011 net income was $72.1 million, compared with net
income of $34.4 million for the same period in 2010. First quarter 2011
net income excluding the impact of the mark-to-market of interest rate
caps and share-based compensation was $75.3 million, compared to net
income of $46.7 million in the first quarter 2010 on the same basis.
-- Margin earned on lease assets (net spread) was $186.1 million in the
first quarter of 2011 compared to $133.0 million in the first quarter of
2010, an increase of 40%.
-- Basic lease rents for the first quarter of 2011 were $247.3 million,
compared to $165.8 million for the same period in 2010, an increase of
49%. Total lease revenue (basic rents, maintenance rents and
end-of-lease compensation) for the first quarter of 2011 was $273.3
million, compared to $175.3 million for the same period in 2010, an
increase of 56%. The increase was mainly due to the all-share
acquisition of Genesis Lease Limited (the "Genesis Transaction") which
occurred on March 25, 2010 and deliveries of forward order aircraft.
-- Sales revenue for the first quarter of 2011 was $81.1 million, compared
to $182.4 million for the same period in 2010. Sales revenue for the
first quarter of 2011 was generated from the sale of four aircraft, four
engines and parts inventory. Sales revenue for the first quarter of 2010
was higher than first quarter 2011 as a result of the sale of one new
A330 aircraft in the first quarter of 2010.
-- Total revenue for the first quarter of 2011 was $362.3 million, compared
to $363.5 million for the same period in 2010.
-- Committed purchases of aviation assets delivered or scheduled for
delivery in 2011 are $814 million, of which $468 million closed in the
first quarter of 2011.
-- Total assets were $9.8 billion at March 31, 2011, an increase of 12%
over total assets of $8.7 billion at March 31, 2010. The increase was
driven primarily by deliveries of forward order aircraft.
Klaus Heinemann, CEO of AerCap, commented: "AerCap is delivering record numbers on all three P's (Platform, Portfolio and Profit) that define the performance of aircraft operating lessors. The AerCap Platform now manages total assets reaching US$9.8 billion at the end of the first quarter. The AerCap Portfolio delivered US$273 million in total lease revenue, an increase of 56% over the same period last year. AerCap's Profit for the quarter reached a new record of US$75.3 million adjusted net income compared to US$46.7 million in the same period last year. AerCap is highly confident that it will continue to deliver on all three performance measures during 2011."
AerCap's CFO, Keith Helming, said: "Our strong financial performance of 2010 continued in first quarter 2011. Net spread and adjusted net income rose by 40% and 61% respectively compared to the same period in 2010. We completed $468 million of purchases during first quarter 2011 including seven aircraft and our assets grew to $9.8 billion. With cash on hand of over $500 million, we are well positioned to take advantage of further growth opportunities in 2011."
Summary of Financial Results
AerCap recorded a first quarter 2011 net income of $72.1 million or $0.48 earnings per basic and diluted share. First quarter 2011 net income amount included net charges relating to the mark-to-market of interest rate caps and share-based compensation of $3.2 million or $0.02 per basic and diluted share, net of tax. The after-tax charge relating to the mark-to-market of our interest rate caps was $1.5 million which reflects changes in forecasted interest rates and the after-tax charge from share-based compensation was $1.7 million.
Detailed Financial Data
($ in Millions)
Operating results
Three months ended
March 31,
2011 2010 % increase/ (decrease)
Revenues $ 362.3 $ 363.5 (0%)
Net income 72.1 34.4 110%
Net income excluding the impact of
mark-to-market of interest rate caps
and share-based compensation 75.3 46.7 61%
Net income for the first quarter of 2011 excluding the impact of mark-to-market of interest rate caps and share-based compensation increased by 61%. This increase was primarily caused by an increase in net spread as a result of the Genesis Transaction, the deliveries of forward order aircraft and the purchase of the 50% equity interest in AerVenture from Waha.
Revenue breakdown
Three months ended
March 31,
2011 2010 % increase/ (decrease)
Lease revenue:
Basic lease rents $ 247.3 $ 165.8 49%
Maintenance rents 26.0 9.5 174%
End-of-lease compensation and other
receipts - - 0%
Lease revenue $ 273.3 $ 175.3 56%
Sales revenue 81.1 182.4 (56%)
Management fees and interest income 5.4 3.9 38%
Other revenue 2.5 1.9 32%
Total revenue $ 362.3 $ 363.5 (0%)
Basic lease rents were $247.3 million for the first quarter of 2011, an increase of 49% compared to the first quarter of 2010, as a result of our growing asset base. Our average lease assets increased by 50% to $8.1 billion compared to the first quarter of 2010. As shown in the table below, interest expense excluding the impact of the mark-to-market of interest rate caps was $61.2 million in the first quarter of 2011, an 87% increase compared to first quarter of 2010. The increase was primarily driven by the Genesis Transaction and the increase in our lease portfolio from the delivery of forward order aircraft. As a result, net spread increased 40% to $186.1 million in the first quarter of 2011 over the same period in 2010.
Three months ended
March 31,
2011 2010 % increase/ (decrease)
Basic lease rents $ 247.3 $ 165.8 49%
Interest on debt $ 62.9 (a) $ 51.4 22%
Plus: mark-to-market of
interest rate caps (1.7) (18.6) 91%
Interest on debt excluding the
impact of mark-to-market of
interest rate caps $ 61.2 $ 32.8 87%
Net Spread $ 186.1 $ 133.0 40% (b)
a) Interest on debt for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, includes $7.5 million of amortization of debt issuance cost.
b) The increase in net spread is lower than the increase in basic lease rents as a result of the delivery of new forward order aircraft and the Genesis Transaction. For new aircraft, the net spread is lower at the start of the lease because of higher interest expenses resulting from a higher loan to value. For the aircraft acquired through the Genesis Transaction, the net spread is lower as a result of high fixed rate swaps.
Effective tax rate
AerCap's blended effective tax rate during the first quarter of 2011 was 8.0% (charge), consisting of 8.6% (charge) for AerCap's aircraft business and 37.6% (credit) for AerCap's engine and parts business. The blended effective tax rate in 2010 was 8.6% (charge).
Financial position
% Increase over
March 31, 2011 March 31, 2010 March 31, 2010
Total cash (incl. restricted) $ 532.6 $ 440.4 21%
Flight equipment held for
lease 8,366.6 7,198.4 16%
Total assets 9,789.1 8,709.5 12%
Debt 6,731.1 6,082.5 11%
Total liabilities 7,496.4 6,849.7 9%
Total equity 2,292.7 1,859.8 23%
As of March 31, 2011, AerCap's portfolio consisted of 350 aircraft and 95 engines that were either owned, on order, under contract or letter of intent, or managed.
Notes Regarding Financial Information Presented In This Press Release
The financial information presented in this press release is not audited.
The following is a definition of non-GAAP measures used in this press release and a reconciliation of such measure to the most closely related GAAP measure:
Net income excluding the impact of mark-to-market of interest rate caps and share-based compensation. This measure is determined by adding non-cash charges related to the mark-to-market losses on our interest rate caps and share based compensation during the applicable period, net of related tax benefits, to GAAP net income. In addition to GAAP net income, we believe this measure may provide investors with supplemental information regarding our operational performance and may further assist investors in their understanding of our operational performance in relation to past and future reporting periods. We use interest rate caps to allow us to benefit from decreasing interest rates and protect against the negative impact of rising interest rates on our floating rate debt. Management determines the appropriate level of caps in any period with reference to the mix of floating and fixed cash inflows from our lease and other contracts. We do not apply hedge accounting to our interest rate caps. As a result, we recognize the change in fair value of the interest rate caps in our income statement during each period. Following is a reconciliation of net income excluding the impact of mark-to-market of interest rate caps and share-based compensation to net income for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:
Three months ended
March 31,
2011 2010 % increase/ (decrease)
Net income $ 72.1 $ 34.4 110%
Plus: mark-to-market of interest rate
caps, net of tax 1.5 11.6 (87%)
share-based compensation, net of tax 1.7 0.7 143%
Net income excluding the impact of
mark-to-market of interest rate caps
and share-based compensation $ 75.3 $ 46.7 61%
Earnings per share excluding the impact of mark-to-market of interest rate caps and share-based compensation are determined by dividing the amount of net income excluding such impact by the average number of shares outstanding for that period. The average number of shares is based on a daily average.
Net spread (refer to second table under Revenue breakdown section of this press release). This measure is the difference between basic lease rents and interest expense excluding the impact from the mark-to-market of interest rate caps. We believe this measure may further assist investors in their understanding of the changes and trends related to the earnings of our leasing activities. This measure reflects the impact from changes in the number of aircraft leased, lease rates, utilization rates, as well as the impact from the use of interest rate caps instead of swaps to hedge our interest rate risk. The reconciliation of net spread to basic rents for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 is included above.
Conference Call
In connection with the earnings release, management will host an earnings conference call today, Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 9:30 am Eastern Time / 3:30 pm Central European Time. The call can be accessed live by dialing (U.S./Canada) 1-866-239-0753 or (International) +31-20-713-2790 and referencing code 7638745 at least 5 minutes before start time, or by visiting AerCap's website at http://www.aercap.com under "Investor Relations."
The webcast replay will be archived in the "Investor Relations" section of the company's website for one year.
In addition, a New York Group Lunch Presentation for investors and analysts will be hosted by AerCap's management today, Thursday, May 5, 2011, at 12:30 pm Eastern Time at The New York Palace (the Henry Room), 455 Madison Avenue, New York. Doors will open at 12:00 pm.
To participate in either event, please register at: http://client.sharedvalue.net/AerCap/Q111
For further information, contact Peter Wortel: +31 20 655 9658 (pwortel@aercap.com)
or Mark Walter (Shared Value): +44 (0)20 7321 5039 (aercap@sharedvalue.net).
About AerCap Holdings N.V.
AerCap is the world's leading independent aircraft leasing company. AerCap also provides engine leasing, aircraft management services, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services and aircraft disassemblies. AerCap is headquartered in The Netherlands and has offices in Ireland, the United States, Singapore, China, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain statements, estimates and forecasts with respect to future performance and events. These statements, estimates and forecasts are "forward-looking statements". In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "might," "should," "expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "predict," "potential" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are based on various underlying assumptions and expectations and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. As a result, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate or correct. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future performance or events described in the forward-looking statements in this press release might not occur. Accordingly, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. We do not undertake any obligation to, and will not, update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Financial Statements Follow
AerCap Holdings N.V.
Consolidated Balance
Sheets - Unaudited
(In thousands of U.S.
Dollars)
March 31, 2011 December 31, 2010 March 31, 2010
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 322,450 $ 404,450 $ 225,908
Restricted cash 210,134 222,464 214,485
Trade receivables, net of
provisions 58,976 49,055 51,709
Flight equipment held for
operating leases, net 8,366,553 8,061,260 7,198,401
Net investment in direct
finance leases 28,633 30,069 33,099
Notes receivables, net of
provisions 18,153 15,497 50,379
Prepayments on flight
equipment 130,784 199,417 411,351
Investments 78,138 72,985 21,596
Goodwill 6,776 6,776 6,776
Intangibles, net 53,364 58,637 80,177
Inventory 124,985 121,085 97,988
Derivative assets 85,183 55,211 30,105
Deferred income taxes 89,680 94,560 111,362
Other assets 215,246 209,141 176,193
Total Assets $ 9,789,055 $ 9,600,607 $ 8,709,529
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable $ 18,684 $ 16,045 $ 19,986
Accrued expenses and other
liabilities 105,176 121,389 80,506
Accrued maintenance
liability 423,562 420,824 371,847
Lessee deposit liability 120,689 130,031 146,285
Debt 6,731,055 * 6,566,163 6,082,544
Accrual for onerous
contracts 4,800 12,928 13,190
Deferred revenue 52,265 60,061 57,799
Derivative liabilities 40,143 55,769 77,587
Total liabilities 7,496,374 7,383,210 6,849,744
Share capital 1,570 1,570 1,163
Additional paid-in capital 1,334,967 1,333,025 965,875
Accumulated other
comprehensive income 5,818 5,005 -
Retained earnings 943,839 871,750 698,576
Total AerCap Holdings N.V.
shareholders' equity 2,286,194 2,211,350 1,665,614
Non-controlling interest 6,487 6,047 194,171
Total Equity 2,292,681 2,217,397 1,859,785
Total Liabilities and
Equity $ 9,789,055 $ 9,600,607 $ 8,709,529
* Includes $86.4 million of subordinated debt received from our joint venture
partners
Supplemental information March 31, 2011 December 31, 2010 March 31, 2010
Debt/equity ratio 2.9 3.0 3.3
Debt/equity ratio
(adjusted for subordinated
debt) 2.8 2.8 3.1
AerCap Holdings N.V.
Consolidated Income Statements - Unaudited
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share and per
share data)
Three months ended
March 31,
2011 2010
Revenues
Lease revenue $ 273,334 $ 175,310
Sales revenue 81,089 182,454
Interest revenue 689 1,322
Management fee revenue 4,670 2,533
Other revenue 2,490 1,851
Total Revenues 362,272 363,470
Expenses
Depreciation 98,322 63,377
Asset impairment 7,749 -
Cost of goods sold 69,760 156,138
Interest on debt 62,873 51,402
Operating lease in costs 3,051 3,151
Leasing expenses 14,115 10,490
Provision for doubtful notes and accounts receivable 1,643 740
Selling, general and administrative expenses 28,839 29,879
Total Expenses 286,352 315,177
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 75,920 48,293
Provision for income taxes (6,045) (4,886)
Net income of investments accounted for under the
equity method 2,654 566
Bargain purchase gain ("Amalgamation gain"), net of
transaction expenses - 274
Net income 72,529 44,247
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest (440) (9,848)
Net Income attributable to AerCap Holdings N.V. $ 72,089 $ 34,399
Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 0.48 $ 0.40
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and
diluted 149,232,426 85,036,957
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years consolidated income statements to reflect the current year presentation.
AerCap Holdings N.V.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)
Three months Three months
ended March 31, ended March 31,
2011 2010
Net income 72,529 44,247
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities
Amalgamation gain - (31,023)
Depreciation 98,322 63,377
Asset impairment 7,749 -
Amortisation of debt issuance cost 7,451 5,306
Amortisation of intangibles 5,273 3,203
Provision for doubtful notes and accounts
receivable 1,643 696
Capitalised interest on pre-delivery
payments (39) (160)
Gain on disposal of assets 478 (20,223)
Change in fair value of derivative
instruments (18,376) 22,339
Deferred taxes 7,859 2,715
Share-based compensation 2,273 879
Changes in assets and liabilities
Trade receivables and notes receivable, net (14,365) 1,650
Inventories (368) 5,413
Other assets and derivative assets (28,944) 7,638
Other liabilities (48,507) (14,300)
Deferred revenue (7,797) 12,746
Net cash provided by operating activities 85,181 104,503
Purchase of flight equipment (359,889) (629,729)
Proceeds from sale/disposal of assets 25,943 142,626
Prepayments on flight equipment (8,678) (48,527)
Purchase of subsidiaries, net of cash
acquired - 103,691
Purchase of investments (2,500) -
Purchase of intangibles - (9,006)
Movement in restricted cash 12,330 (42,283)
Net cash used in investing activities (332,794) (483,228)
Issuance of debt 405,904 719,378
Repayment of debt (243,809) (342,819)
Debt issuance costs paid (14,819) (9,931)
Maintenance payments received 41,144 30,584
Maintenance payments returned (20,538) (9,924)
Security deposits received 1,910 9,388
Security deposits returned (6,717) (2,564)
Capital contributions from non-controlling
interests - 29,000
Net cash provided by financing activities 163,075 423,112
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
equivalents (84,538) 44,387
Effect of exchange rate changes 2,538 (1,096)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period 404,450 182,617
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 322,450 225,908
For Investors:
Keith Helming
Chief Financial Officer
+31 20 655 9670
khelming@aercap.com
Peter Wortel
Investor Relations
+31 20 655 9658
pwortel@aercap.com
For Media:
Frauke Oberdieck
Corporate Communications
+31 20 655 9616
foberdieck@aercap.com
SOURCE AerCap Holdings N.V.
Released May 5, 2011