Atlas Air Worldwide Reports Second-Quarter 2022 Results
08/04/2022 - 08:01 AM
Reported Net Income of $88.3 Million Adjusted EBITDA of $215.6 Million Adjusted Net Income of $97.3 Million PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced second-quarter 2022 net income of $88.3 million , or $2.65 per diluted share, compared with net income of $107.1 million , or $3.53 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2021.
On an adjusted basis, EBITDA totaled $215.6 million in the second quarter this year compared with $243.7 million in the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted net income in the second quarter of 2022 totaled $97.3 million , or $3.36 per diluted share, compared with $121.8 million , or $4.10 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2021.
Announced Transaction With Investor Group Led by Funds Managed by A ffiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc., Together With J.F. Lehman & Company, LLC and Hill City Capital LP
In a separate press release, Atlas Air Worldwide today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an investor group led by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc., together with investment affiliates of J.F. Lehman & Company, LLC and Hill City Capital LP. The transaction consideration of $102.50 per share in cash represents a 57% premium to the 30-day volume-weighted average trading price per share of Atlas Air Worldwide common stock as of July 29, 2022,1 and values Atlas Air Worldwide at an enterprise value of approximately $5.2 billion . Upon completion of the transaction, AAWW will become a privately held company and shares of Atlas Air Worldwide common stock will no longer be listed or publicly traded on the Nasdaq stock market. A copy of that press release is accessible by visiting Atlas Air Worldwide’s Investor site.
In light of the announced transaction with the investor group, Atlas Air Worldwide has cancelled the second quarter 2022 earnings call previously scheduled for Friday, August 5, 2022. The Company is not providing financial guidance for the third quarter and full year 2022.
1 July 29, 2022 represents the last full trading day prior to market speculation regarding a potential sale of the Company.
Second-Quarter Results
“We delivered second-quarter results in line with our expectations,” said Atlas Air Worldwide President and Chief Executive Officer John W. Dietrich. “Through the first half of the year, global airfreight volumes exceeded pre-pandemic levels, while capacity remains constrained, particularly on key long-haul cargo trade lanes.”
Revenue grew to $1.2 billion in the second quarter of 2022 compared with $990.4 million in the prior-year quarter. Volumes in the second quarter of 2022 totaled 83,922 block hours compared with 93,190 in the second quarter of 2021.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, our reported net income totaled $88.3 million , or $2.65 per diluted share, compared with net income of $107.1 million , or $3.53 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2021.
On an adjusted basis, EBITDA totaled $215.6 million in the second quarter this year compared with $243.7 million in the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted net income in the second quarter of 2022 totaled $97.3 million , or $3.36 per diluted share, compared with $121.8 million , or $4.10 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2021.
Reported earnings in the second quarter of 2022 also included an effective income tax rate of 23.2% . On an adjusted basis, our results reflected an effective income tax rate of 22.5% .
Higher Airline Operations revenue primarily reflected an increase in the average rate per block hour, partially offset by a reduction in block hours flown. The higher average rate per block hour was primarily due to higher fuel prices and higher yields (net of fuel), including the impact of new and extended long-term contracts. Block hours decreased primarily due to a reduction in less profitable smaller gauge CMI service flying and our operation of fewer passenger flights, as well as operational disruptions related to an increase in COVID-19 cases late in the second quarter. The increase in cases adversely impacted our crew availability and our ability to position them due to the widespread and well-publicized cancellations of commercial passenger flights.
Airline Operations segment contribution decreased during the quarter primarily due to increased pilot costs related to our new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), higher premium pay for pilots operating in certain areas significantly impacted by COVID-19, as well as higher overtime pay related to an increase in COVID-19 cases late in the second quarter. In addition, segment contribution was negatively impacted by the operational disruptions related to the increase in cases as described in the segment revenue discussion above. These items were partially offset by higher yields (net of fuel), including the impact of new and extended long-term contracts, as well as lower heavy maintenance expense.
In Dry Leasing, segment revenue in the second quarter of 2022 was relatively unchanged compared with the prior-year period. Higher segment contribution was primarily due to lower interest expense related to the scheduled repayment of debt.
Unallocated income and expenses, net, decreased during the quarter primarily due to lower professional fees and lower interest expense related to our adoption of the amended accounting guidance for convertible notes, partially offset by a reduction in refunds of aircraft rent paid in previous years.
Half-Year Results
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, our reported net income totaled $169.8 million , or $5.03 per diluted share, compared with net income of $197.0 million , or $6.59 per diluted share, in the first half of 2021 (which included $40.9 million , $31.9 million after tax, of CARES Act grant income).
On an adjusted basis, EBITDA totaled $418.4 million in the first half of 2022 compared with $425.0 million in the first half of 2021. First-half 2022 adjusted net income totaled $186.0 million , or $6.35 per diluted share, compared with $194.0 million , or $6.55 per diluted share, in the first half of 2021.
Share Repurchases
As previously announced in February 2022, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $200.0 million of our common stock.
In February 2022, we paid $100.0 million and received an initial delivery of 1,061,257 shares of our common stock pursuant to an accelerated share repurchase program (ASR). In April 2022, the ASR was settled and we received an additional 172,887 shares. In total, we repurchased 1,234,144 shares for $100.0 million at an average cost of $81.03 per share under this ASR.
In connection with the announced transaction, we have suspended our share repurchase program.
Fleet
During the second quarter, we took delivery of the first of our four new 747-8Fs. The remaining three aircraft are expected to be delivered throughout the balance of this year. As announced in February 2022, all four of these aircraft are placed with customers under attractive long-term agreements.
In addition, we look forward to the deliveries and placements of the four new 777-200LRFs, for which we are in advanced negotiations. We expect the first aircraft to be delivered late in the fourth quarter of this year and three more throughout 2023.
As previously disclosed, we are purchasing five of our existing 747-400Fs at the end of their leases during the course of this year, the first of which was acquired in March and the second in May. We expect to complete the remaining three aircraft acquisitions between August and December 2022.
Acquiring these widebody freighters underscores our confidence in the demand for international airfreight capacity, particularly in express, e-Commerce and fast-growing global markets, and will drive strong returns for Atlas in the years ahead.
Settlement of 2015 Convertible Notes
On June 1, 2022, the Company’s Convertible Notes issued in 2015 reached maturity.
To settle the Notes, Atlas delivered to holders $216.6 million in cash and 138,509 shares of our common stock. For the value above par, Atlas received 25,957 shares from the bank hedge counterparties, resulting in a net issuance of 112,552 shares.
Cash
At June 30, 2022, our cash, including cash equivalents and restricted cash, totaled $616.9 million compared with $921.0 million at December 31, 2021.
The change in position resulted from cash used for investing and financing activities, including $216.6 million related to the settlement of our 2015 Convertible Notes, $146.3 million for pre-delivery payments for our new aircraft and $100.0 million for our ASR, partially offset by cash provided by operating activities.
Net cash used for investing activities during the first six months of 2022 primarily related to payments for flight equipment and modifications, including aircraft delivery and pre-delivery payments, as well as capital expenditures and spare engines.
Net cash used for financing activities during the period primarily related to payments on debt obligations and the ASR, partially offset by proceeds from debt issuance.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we present certain non-GAAP financial measures to assist in the evaluation of our business performance. These non-GAAP measures include Adjusted EBITDA; Adjusted net income; Adjusted Diluted EPS; Adjusted effective tax rate; and Free Cash Flow, which exclude certain noncash income and expenses, and items impacting year-over-year comparisons of our results. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for Net income; Diluted EPS; Effective tax rate; and Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, which are the most directly comparable measures of performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, respectively.
Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing the performance of the company’s ongoing operations and in planning and forecasting future periods. We believe that these adjusted measures, when considered together with the corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measures and the reconciliations to those measures, provide meaningful supplemental information to assist investors and analysts in understanding our financial results and assessing our prospects for future performance. For example:
Adjusted EBITDA; Adjusted net income; and Adjusted Diluted EPS provide a more comparable basis to analyze operating results and earnings and are measures commonly used by shareholders to measure our performance. In addition, management’s incentive compensation is determined, in part, by using Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income. Adjusted effective tax rate provides insight into the tax effects of our ongoing business operations. Free Cash Flow helps investors assess our ability, over the long term, to create value for our shareholders as it represents cash available to execute our capital allocation strategy. About Atlas Air Worldwide:
Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services. It is the parent company of Atlas Air, Inc. and Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc., and is the majority shareholder of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. Our companies operate the world’s largest fleet of 747 freighter aircraft and provide customers the broadest array of Boeing 747, 777, 767 and 737 aircraft for domestic, regional and international cargo and passenger operations.
Atlas Air Worldwide’s press releases, SEC filings and other information may be accessed through the company’s home page, www.atlasairworldwide.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that reflect Atlas Air Worldwide’s current views with respect to certain current and future events and financial performance. Those statements are based on management’s beliefs, plans, expectations and assumptions, and on information currently available to management. Generally, the words “will,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “continue,” “believe,” “seek,” “project,” “estimate,” and similar expressions used in this release that do not relate to historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. They are and will be, as the case may be, subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating to the operations and business environments of Atlas Air Worldwide and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “companies”) that may cause the actual results of the companies to be materially different from any future results, express or implied, in such forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to effectively operate the network service contemplated by our agreements with Amazon; the possibility that Amazon may terminate its agreements with the companies; the ability of the companies to operate pursuant to the terms of their financing facilities; the ability of the companies to obtain and maintain normal terms with vendors and service providers; the companies’ ability to maintain contracts that are critical to their operations; the ability of the companies to fund and execute their business plan; the ability of the companies to attract, motivate and/or retain key executives, pilots and associates; the ability of the companies to attract and retain customers; the continued availability of our wide-body aircraft; demand for cargo services in the markets in which the companies operate; changes in U.S. and non-U.S. government trade and tax policies; economic conditions; the impact of geographical events or health epidemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic; the impact of COVID-19 vaccine mandates; our compliance with the requirements and restrictions under the Payroll Support Program; the effects of any hostilities or act of war or any terrorist attack; significant data breach or disruption of our information technology systems; labor costs and relations, work stoppages and service slowdowns; financing costs; the cost and availability of war risk insurance; aviation fuel costs; security-related costs; competitive pressures on pricing (especially from lower-cost competitors); volatility in the international currency markets; geopolitical events; weather conditions; natural disasters; government legislation and regulation; border restrictions; consumer perceptions of the companies’ products and services; anticipated and future litigation; the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; the failure to receive, on a timely basis or otherwise, the required approvals of the proposed transaction by Atlas Air Worldwide’s stockholders; the possibility that any or all of the various conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied or waived, including the failure to receive any required regulatory approvals from any applicable governmental entities (or any conditions, limitations or restrictions placed on such approvals); the possibility that competing offers or acquisition proposals for Atlas Air Worldwide will be made; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the definitive transaction agreement relating to the proposed transaction, including in circumstances which would require Atlas Air Worldwide to pay a termination fee; incurring substantial costs related to the proposed transaction, such as legal, accounting, financial advisory and integration costs; the effect of the announcement, pendency of the proposed transaction, or any failure to successfully complete the proposed transaction on Atlas Air Worldwide’s ability to attract, motivate or retain key executives, pilots and associates, its ability to maintain relationships with its customers, including Amazon.com, Inc., vendors, service providers and others with whom it does business, or its operating results and business generally; risks related to the proposed transaction diverting management’s attention from Atlas Air Worldwide’s ongoing business operations; the risk of shareholder litigation in connection with the proposed transaction, including resulting expense or delay; and (i) any other risks discussed in Atlas Air Worldwide’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 (the “Annual Report”) and Atlas Air Worldwide’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 filed by Atlas Air Worldwide with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and, in particular, the risk factors set forth under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Annual Report and the Quarterly Report and (ii) other risk factors identified from time to time in other filings with the SEC. Filings with the SEC are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov .
Except as stated in this release, Atlas Air Worldwide is not providing guidance or estimates regarding its anticipated business and financial performance for 2022 or thereafter.
Atlas Air Worldwide assumes no obligation to update such statements contained in this release to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such estimates other than as required by law and expressly disclaims any obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement to reflect future events or circumstances.
Participants in the Solicitation
Atlas Air Worldwide and its directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be “participants” in the solicitation of proxies from stockholders of Atlas Air Worldwide in favor of the proposed transaction. Information about Atlas Air Worldwide’s directors and executive officers is set forth in Atlas Air Worldwide’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 15, 2022. To the extent holdings of Atlas Air Worldwide’s securities by its directors or executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in such 2022 proxy statement, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership on Form 3 or Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Additional information concerning the interests of Atlas Air Worldwide’s participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of Atlas Air Worldwide’s stockholders generally, will be set forth in Atlas Air Worldwide’s proxy statement relating to the proposed transaction when it becomes available.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This release may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed acquisition of Atlas Air Worldwide by Rand Parent, LLC. In connection with the proposed transaction, Atlas Air Worldwide intends to file relevant materials with the SEC, including Atlas Air Worldwide’s proxy statement in preliminary and definitive form. INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF ATLAS AIR WORLDWIDE ARE URGED TO READ ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING ATLAS AIR WORLDWIDE’S PROXY STATEMENT (IF AND WHEN AVAILABLE), BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders are or will be able to obtain the documents (if and when available) free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or free of charge from Atlas Air Worldwide by directing a request to Atlas Air Worldwide Investor Relations, 2000 Westchester Avenue, Purchase, NY or at tel: +1 914 701 8200 or email: InvestorRelations@atlasair.com.
No Offer or Solicitation
This release is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made in the United States absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, such registration requirements.
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 Operating Revenue $ 1,179,971 $ 990,432 $ 2,217,127 $ 1,851,732 Operating Expenses Aircraft fuel 385,882 214,269 630,219 377,820 Salaries, wages and benefits 285,906 208,366 583,925 410,980 Maintenance, materials and repairs 108,055 132,547 226,954 253,680 Depreciation and amortization 74,358 66,661 146,560 134,450 Travel 52,719 39,947 95,487 77,619 Navigation fees, landing fees and other rent 39,091 47,409 78,445 92,296 Passenger and ground handling services 34,747 41,504 69,683 81,569 Aircraft rent 12,613 17,687 25,608 38,443 Loss (gain) on disposal of flight equipment 19 - (6,221 ) 16 Special charge - - 2,633 - Transaction-related expenses - 117 - 318 Other 54,435 61,848 110,292 120,260 Total Operating Expenses 1,047,825 830,355 1,963,585 1,587,451 Operating Income 132,146 160,077 253,542 264,281 Non-operating Expenses (Income) Interest income (873 ) (189 ) (1,113 ) (400 ) Interest expense 19,924 26,992 40,347 54,172 Capitalized interest (3,339 ) (1,850 ) (7,103 ) (3,121 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt 689 - 689 - Unrealized loss on financial instruments - - - 113 Other (income) expense, net 837 (4,854 ) 219 (44,310 ) Total Non-operating Expenses (Income) 17,238 20,099 33,039 6,454 Income before income taxes 114,908 139,978 220,503 257,827 Income tax expense 26,650 32,868 50,734 60,784 Net Income $ 88,258 $ 107,110 $ 169,769 $ 197,043 Earnings per share: Basic $ 3.12 $ 3.69 $ 5.95 $ 6.85 Diluted $ 2.65 $ 3.53 $ 5.03 $ 6.59 Weighted average shares: Basic 28,243 29,011 28,547 28,752 Diluted 33,679 30,319 34,184 29,900
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)
June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Assets Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 606,567 $ 910,965 Restricted cash 10,361 10,052 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,929 and $4,003, respectively 279,033 305,905 Prepaid expenses, assets held for sale and other current assets 97,057 99,100 Total current assets 993,018 1,326,022 Property and Equipment Flight equipment 5,752,365 5,449,100 Ground equipment 107,302 101,824 Less: accumulated depreciation (1,415,347 ) (1,319,636 ) Flight equipment purchase deposits and modifications in progress 365,920 352,422 Property and equipment, net 4,810,240 4,583,710 Other Assets Operating lease right-of-use assets 122,993 138,744 Deferred costs and other assets 310,976 329,971 Intangible assets, net and goodwill 61,781 64,796 Total Assets $ 6,299,008 $ 6,443,243 Liabilities and Equity Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 83,771 $ 82,885 Accrued liabilities 654,498 641,978 Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases 355,595 639,811 Current portion of long-term operating leases 55,138 55,383 Total current liabilities 1,149,002 1,420,057 Other Liabilities Long-term debt and finance leases 1,720,082 1,655,075 Long-term operating leases 138,704 166,022 Deferred taxes 397,890 354,798 Financial instruments and other liabilities 28,764 37,954 Total other liabilities 2,285,440 2,213,849 Commitments and contingencies Equity Stockholders’ Equity Preferred stock, $1 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued - - Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 35,227,975 and 34,707,860 shares issued, 28,320,835 and 29,215,702 shares outstanding (net of treasury stock), as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively 352 347 Additional paid-in capital 863,014 934,516 Treasury stock, at cost; 6,907,140 and 5,492,158 shares, respectively (337,635 ) (225,461 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 75 (511 ) Retained earnings 2,338,760 2,100,446 Total stockholders’ equity 2,864,566 2,809,337 Total Liabilities and Equity $ 6,299,008 $ 6,443,243
Balance sheet debt at June 30, 2022 totaled $2,075.7 million , including the impact of debt issuance costs of $20.2 million , compared with $2,294.9 million , including the impact of $31.5 million of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs of $22.7 million at December 31, 2021. The face value of our debt at June 30, 2022 totaled $2,095.9 million , compared with $2,349.1 million on December 31, 2021.
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 Operating Activities: Net Income $ 169,769 $ 197,043 Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 172,449 172,216 Reversal of expected credit losses (6 ) (381 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt 689 - Special charge 2,633 - Unrealized loss on financial instruments - 113 Loss (gain) on disposal of flight equipment (6,221 ) 16 Deferred taxes 49,981 60,086 Stock-based compensation 5,656 7,466 Changes in: Accounts receivable 28,676 (24,730 ) Prepaid expenses, current assets and other assets (15,806 ) (12,452 ) Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other liabilities 18,168 (56,271 ) Net cash provided by operating activities 425,988 343,106 Investing Activities: Capital expenditures (54,193 ) (43,359 ) Purchase deposits and payments for flight equipment and modifications (329,774 ) (224,922 ) Investment in joint ventures (5,288 ) (1,636 ) Proceeds from disposal of flight equipment 13,500 1,850 Net cash used for investing activities (375,755 ) (268,067 ) Financing Activities: Proceeds from debt issuance 230,000 23,948 Payment of debt issuance costs (2,176 ) (1,257 ) Payments of debt and finance lease obligations (478,940 ) (171,223 ) Purchase of treasury stock (100,000 ) - Customer maintenance reserves and deposits received 8,859 9,029 Customer maintenance reserves paid - (23,932 ) Treasury shares withheld for payment of taxes (12,065 ) (7,432 ) Net cash used for financing activities (354,322 ) (170,867 ) Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (304,089 ) (95,828 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of period 921,017 856,281 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of period $ 616,928 $ 760,453 Noncash Investing and Financing Activities: Acquisition of property and equipment included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ - $ 7,928 Acquisition of property and equipment acquired under operating leases $ 488 $ 8,875 Acquisition of flight equipment under finance leases $ 3,154 $ 121,313 Issuance of shares related to settlement of warrant liability $ - $ 31,582 Issuance of shares related to settlement of convertible notes $ 7,901 $ -
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Direct Contribution (in thousands) (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 Operating Revenue: Airline Operations $ 1,142,731 $ 955,861 $ 2,138,086 $ 1,782,101 Dry Leasing 41,314 40,404 87,484 80,768 Customer incentive asset amortization (9,864 ) (11,443 ) (19,915 ) (21,924 ) Other 5,790 5,610 11,472 10,787 Total Operating Revenue $ 1,179,971 $ 990,432 $ 2,217,127 $ 1,851,732 Direct Contribution: Airline Operations $ 196,331 $ 231,793 $ 382,150 $ 400,943 Dry Leasing 12,646 10,766 29,555 21,329 Total Direct Contribution for Reportable Segments 208,977 242,559 411,705 422,272 Unallocated income and (expenses), net (93,361 ) (102,464 ) (194,101 ) (163,998 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt (689 ) - (689 ) - Unrealized loss on financial instruments - - - (113 ) Special charge - - (2,633 ) - Transaction-related expenses - (117 ) - (318 ) Gain (loss) on disposal of flight equipment (19 ) - 6,221 (16 ) Income before income taxes 114,908 139,978 220,503 257,827 Add back (subtract): Interest income (873 ) (189 ) (1,113 ) (400 ) Interest expense 19,924 26,992 40,347 54,172 Capitalized interest (3,339 ) (1,850 ) (7,103 ) (3,121 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt 689 - 689 - Unrealized loss on financial instruments - - - 113 Other (income) expense, net 837 (4,854 ) 219 (44,310 ) Operating Income $ 132,146 $ 160,077 $ 253,542 $ 264,281
Atlas Air Worldwide uses an economic performance metric, Direct Contribution, to show the profitability of each of its segments after allocation of direct operating and ownership costs. Atlas Air Worldwide currently has the following reportable segments: Airline Operations and Dry Leasing.
Direct Contribution consists of income (loss) before taxes, excluding loss on early extinguishment of debt, unrealized loss on financial instruments, special charge, transaction-related expenses, loss (gain) on disposal of flight equipment, nonrecurring items, and unallocated expenses and (income), net.
Direct operating and ownership costs include crew costs, maintenance, fuel, ground operations, sales costs, aircraft rent, interest expense on the portion of debt used for financing aircraft, interest income on debt securities, and aircraft depreciation.
Unallocated expenses and (income), net include corporate overhead, nonaircraft depreciation, noncash expenses and income, interest expense on the portion of debt used for general corporate purposes, interest income on nondebt securities, capitalized interest, foreign exchange gains and losses, other revenue, other nonoperating costs and CARES Act grant income.
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Measures (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 Percent Change Net Income $ 88,258 $ 107,110 (17.6 )% Impact from: Customer incentive asset amortization 9,864 11,443 Noncash expenses and income, net1 - 4,746 Other, net2 708 696 Income tax effect of reconciling items (1,580 ) (2,220 ) Adjusted Net Income $ 97,250 $ 121,775 (20.1 )% Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 33,679 30,319 Less: effect of convertible notes hedges3 (4,731 ) (608 ) Adjusted weighted average diluted shares outstanding 28,948 29,711 Adjusted Diluted EPS $ 3.36 $ 4.10 (18.0 )%
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 Percent Change Net Income $ 169,769 $ 197,043 (13.8 )% Impact from: CARES Act grant income4 - (40,944 ) Customer incentive asset amortization 19,915 21,924 Adjustments to CBA paid time-off benefits5 2,154 - Special charge6 2,633 - Noncash expenses and income, net1 - 9,418 Unrealized loss on financial instruments - 113 Other, net2 (5,532 ) 1,025 Income tax effect of reconciling items (2,909 ) 5,411 Adjusted Net Income $ 186,030 $ 193,990 (4.1 )% Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 34,184 29,900 Less: effect of convertible notes hedges3 (4,881 ) (304 ) Adjusted weighted average diluted shares outstanding 29,303 29,596 Adjusted Diluted EPS $ 6.35 $ 6.55 (3.1 )%
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Measures (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 Percent Change Income before income taxes $ 114,908 $ 139,978 (17.9 )% Impact from: Customer incentive asset amortization 9,864 11,443 Noncash expenses and income, net1 - 4,746 Other, net2 708 696 Adjusted income before income taxes 125,480 156,863 (20.0 )% Interest (income) expense, net 15,712 20,207 Other (income) expense, net 837 (4,854 ) Adjusted operating income $ 142,029 $ 172,216 (17.5 )% Income tax expense $ 26,650 $ 32,868 Income tax effect of reconciling items (1,580 ) (2,220 ) Adjusted income tax expense 28,230 35,088 Adjusted income before income taxes $ 125,480 $ 156,863 Effective tax expense rate 23.2 % 23.5 % Adjusted effective tax expense rate 22.5 % 22.4 %
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 Percent Change Income before income taxes $ 220,503 $ 257,827 (14.5 )% Impact from: CARES Act grant income4 - (40,944 ) Customer incentive asset amortization 19,915 21,924 Adjustments to CBA paid time-off benefits5 2,154 - Special charge6 2,633 - Noncash expenses and income, net1 - 9,418 Unrealized loss on financial instruments - 113 Other, net2 (5,532 ) 1,025 Adjusted income before income taxes 239,673 249,363 (3.9 )% Interest (income) expense, net 32,131 41,233 Other (income) expense, net 219 (3,366 ) Adjusted operating income $ 272,023 $ 287,230 (5.3 )% Income tax expense $ 50,734 $ 60,784 Income tax effect of reconciling items (2,909 ) 5,411 Adjusted income tax expense 53,643 55,373 Adjusted income before income taxes $ 239,673 $ 249,363 Effective tax expense rate 23.0 % 23.6 % Adjusted effective tax expense rate 22.4 % 22.2 %
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Measures (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 Percent Change Net Income $ 88,258 $ 107,110 (17.6 )% Interest expense, net 15,712 24,953 Depreciation and amortization 74,358 66,661 Income tax expense 26,650 32,868 EBITDA 204,978 231,592 Customer incentive asset amortization 9,864 11,443 Other, net2 708 696 Adjusted EBITDA $ 215,550 $ 243,731 (11.6 )%
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 Percent Change Net Income $ 169,769 $ 197,043 (13.8 )% Interest expense, net 32,131 50,651 Depreciation and amortization 146,560 134,450 Income tax expense 50,734 60,784 EBITDA 399,194 442,928 CARES Act grant income4 - (40,944 ) Customer incentive asset amortization 19,915 21,924 Adjustments to CBA paid time-off benefits5 2,154 - Special charge6 2,633 - Unrealized loss on financial instruments - 113 Other, net2 (5,532 ) 1,025 Adjusted EBITDA $ 418,364 $ 425,046 (1.6 )%
Noncash expenses and income, net in 2021 primarily related to amortization of debt discount on the convertible notes. Other, net in 2022 primarily related to a gain on the sale of six spare CF6-80 engines previously held for sale and a loss on early extinguishment of debt. Other, net in 2021 primarily related to costs associated with our acquisition of an airline and leadership transition costs. Represents the economic benefit from our convertible notes hedges in offsetting dilution from our convertible notes as we concluded that generally there would be no economic dilution result from conversion of each of the convertible notes when our stock price is below the exercise price of the respective convertible note warrants. CARES Act grant income in 2021 related to income associated with the Payroll Support Program. Adjustments to CBA paid time-off benefits in 2022 are related to our new CBA. Special charge in 2022 represented a charge related to two CF6-80 engines Dry Leased to a customer.
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Measures (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 218,149 $ 254,981 Less: Capital expenditures 24,298 16,697 Capitalized interest 3,339 1,850 Free Cash Flow 1 $ 190,512 $ 236,434 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 425,988 $ 343,106 Less: Capital expenditures 54,193 43,359 Capitalized interest 7,103 3,121 Free Cash Flow 1 $ 364,692 $ 296,626
Free Cash Flow = Net Cash from Operations minus Core Capital Expenditures and Capitalized Interest.
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Operating Statistics and Traffic Results (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended Increase/ For the Six Months Ended Increase/ June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 (Decrease) June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 (Decrease) Block Hours Airline Operations Cargo 79,922 87,675 (7,753 ) 158,347 170,784 (12,437 ) Passenger 3,285 4,713 (1,428 ) 6,591 8,362 (1,771 ) Other 715 802 (87 ) 1,610 2,567 (957 ) Total Block Hours 83,922 93,190 (9,268 ) 166,548 181,713 (15,165 ) Revenue Per Block Hour Airline Operations $ 13,734 $ 10,346 $ 3,388 $ 12,963 $ 9,948 $ 3,015 Cargo $ 13,448 $ 9,903 $ 3,545 $ 12,677 $ 9,525 $ 3,152 Passenger $ 20,679 $ 18,590 $ 2,089 $ 19,832 $ 18,576 $ 1,256 Average Utilization (block hours per day) Airline Operations Cargo 10.2 10.8 (0.6 ) 10.2 10.4 (0.2 ) Passenger 3.5 5.2 (1.7 ) 3.5 4.6 (1.1 ) All Operating Aircraft1 9.5 10.3 (0.8 ) 9.6 10.0 (0.4 ) Fuel Charter Average fuel cost per gallon $ 3.83 $ 1.92 $ 1.91 $ 3.32 $ 1.82 $ 1.50 Fuel gallons consumed (000s) 100,860 111,818 (10,958 ) 190,058 207,404 (17,346 )
Average of All Operating Aircraft excludes Dry Leasing aircraft, which do not contribute to block-hour volumes.
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Operating Statistics and Traffic Results (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended Increase/ For the Six Months Ended Increase/ June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 (Decrease) June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 (Decrease) Segment Operating Fleet (average aircraft equivalents during the period) Airline Operations 1 747-8F Cargo 10.3 10.0 0.3 10.1 10.0 0.1 747-400 Cargo 34.7 34.6 0.1 34.6 34.2 0.4 747-400 Dreamlifter 0.3 1.3 (1.0 ) 0.3 1.2 (0.9 ) 747-400 Passenger 4.6 5.0 (0.4 ) 4.7 4.9 (0.2 ) 777-200 Cargo 9.0 9.0 - 9.0 9.0 - 767-300 Cargo 24.0 24.0 - 24.0 24.0 - 767-300 Passenger 5.7 4.9 0.8 5.6 4.9 0.7 767-200 Cargo - 2.4 (2.4 ) - 4.0 (4.0 ) 767-200 Passenger - - - - 0.3 (0.3 ) 737-800 Cargo 8.0 8.0 - 8.0 8.0 - Total 96.6 99.2 (2.6 ) 96.3 100.5 (4.2 ) Dry Leasing 777-200 Cargo 7.0 7.0 - 7.0 7.0 - 767-300 Cargo 21.0 21.0 - 21.0 21.0 - 737-300 Cargo - 1.0 (1.0 ) - 1.0 (1.0 ) Total 28.0 29.0 (1.0 ) 28.0 29.0 (1.0 ) Less: Aircraft Dry Leased to CMI customers (21.0 ) (21.0 ) - (21.0 ) (21.0 ) - Total Operating Average Aircraft Equivalents 103.6 107.2 (3.6 ) 103.3 108.5 (5.2 )
Airline Operations average fleet excludes spare aircraft provided by CMI customers. Contacts: InvestorRelations@atlasair.com CorpCommunications@atlasair.com
