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Air France-KLM (AFLYY) is a leading global airline group providing passenger, cargo, and maintenance services across international networks. This page serves as the definitive source for all official company announcements, offering stakeholders timely access to critical updates.
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In the first quarter of 2021, Air France-KLM reported a significant decline in revenues, totaling €2.2 billion, a 57% drop year-over-year, largely due to ongoing travel restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Group recorded an operating loss of €1.2 billion and a net loss of €1.5 billion, while net debt increased to €12.5 billion. Liquidity remains strong with €8.5 billion available. The company anticipates continued challenges in the near term but expects gradual recovery as vaccination efforts progress, particularly in the U.S., and plans to ramp up capacity during the second quarter.
This press release provides information on the total number of voting rights and shares as per French regulations. As of April 30, 2021, the company holds 642,634,034 shares, leading to a theoretical total of 860,617,915 voting rights, which includes double voting rights. This disclosure is essential for maintaining transparency with shareholders and adhering to compliance requirements set by the AMF.
The Air France-KLM Shareholders’ Meeting will be held on May 26, 2021, without physical attendance due to health crisis restrictions. Shareholders can vote online or by mail, with no admission cards issued. The meeting will be broadcast live on the company’s website, and a replay will be available afterward. Detailed participation procedures and information are accessible on the company’s website, adhering to French commercial regulations. Shareholders are encouraged to submit written questions in advance.
Air France-KLM has issued undated deeply subordinated notes totaling €3 billion as part of its recapitalization strategy, aimed at strengthening its equity without impacting cash flow. This issuance consists of three tranches of €1 billion each, with respective interest rates starting at 7.00%, 7.25%, and 7.50%. The notes, subscribed entirely by the French State, can be converted into equity under certain conditions, providing increased flexibility in debt repayment. This move enhances Air France's financial stability amid ongoing recovery efforts.
Air France-KLM successfully completed a capital increase of approximately €1.036 billion through a public offering without shareholders' preferential rights. The offering attracted strong investor demand, allowing full exercise of the increase option, with existing shareholders subscribing to 75% of the total amount. The funds will strengthen Air France's equity and enhance liquidity amidst the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Following this capital increase, the company's share capital will total €642.6 million, with significant stakes held by the French State and China Eastern Airlines.
Air France-KLM has announced a capital increase through a public offering, setting the subscription price at €4.84 per new share. This price reflects a 9.98% discount on the average share price over the last three trading days. The capital increase aims to raise approximately €901 million, potentially up to €1,036 million if the increase option is fully exercised. The subscription period for existing shareholders starts today, April 13, 2021 and lasts until April 15, 2021. The company plans to issue up to 213,999,999 new shares.
Air France-KLM has announced a capital increase without preferential subscription rights, aiming to raise approximately €988 million, potentially increasing to €1,136 million if the full increase option is exercised. This move includes the issuance of up to 214 million new shares to existing shareholders. Proceeds will strengthen equity and consolidate liquidity amid the Covid-19 crisis. Additionally, the French State will subscribe to €3 billion in deeply subordinated notes as part of a recapitalization effort.
Air France-KLM announced the filing of its 2020 Universal Registration Document with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) on April 7, 2021. The document is accessible in French on the AMF website and on the company’s own site under the Finance sections. An English version is also available. This document adheres to the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF) in XBRL and includes essential details like the Annual Financial Report, corporate governance reports, and Statutory Auditors' fees.
The press release provides details about the voting rights and shares of AFLYY as required by French regulations. As of March 31, 2021, the number of shares stands at 428,634,035, while the theoretical number of voting rights is reported to be 646,643,183, which includes all voting rights, including double voting rights. This information is crucial for shareholders and potential investors to understand the governance structure of the company.
Air France-KLM has revealed capital-strengthening measures to enhance its financial stability amid the ongoing pandemic. The plan includes a €1 billion capital increase with a priority subscription for shareholders and converting a €3 billion state loan into perpetual hybrid bonds. Additionally, the Group aims to improve its net equity and reduce its Net Debt/EBITDA ratio below 3.0x by 2023. Despite these measures, the Group anticipates a challenging Q1 2021 with an expected operating loss of €1.3 billion, impacted by travel restrictions and the COVID crisis.