• Revenues of 6.64 billion euros, up 3.0%, down 4.5% like-for-like[1]
• EBITDAR[2] of 824 million euros, a decrease of 30 million euros
• Operating result of 185 million euros, a decrease of 53 million euros,stable like-for-like
• Unit cost² down 0.5% like-for-like

FIRST HALF

• Revenues of 12.30 billion euros, up 2.4%, down 3.6% like-for-like
• EBITDAR of 1,053 million euros, an improvement of 32 million euros
• Strong operating free cash flow² generation: 274 million euros
• Further net debt reduction: net debt² of 4.55 billion euros, down 857 million euros compared to 31 December 2014
• Adjusted net debt / EBITDAR ratio[3] of 3.8x, an improvement of 0.2 compared to 31 December 2014

FULL YEAR 2015 OUTLOOK: OBJECTIVES MAINTAINED

• Unit cost reduction in the 1% to 1.3% range[4]
• Significant reduction in net debt, from 5.4 billion euros at end 2014 down to around 4.4 billion euros at end 2015

ACCELERATION OF PERFORM 2020

• Launch of immediate cost-saving measures
• Acceleration of all cost reduction initiatives
• Adjustment of Winter 2015-16 capacity

[1] Like-for-like: excluding currency. Same definition applies in rest of press release

[2] See definition in appendix

[3] Trailing 12 months, EBITDAR adjusted for September 2014 pilot strike impact; see definition in appendix

[4] On a constant currency, fuel price and pension-related expense basis. See computation in appendix

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The Board of Directors of Air France-KLM, chaired by Alexandre de Juniac, met on 23 July 2015 to approve the accounts for the First Half of the Financial Year 2015.

Key Data

The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been revised as of 1^st January 2015 in order to improve their clarity. The changes are:

• In view of its rapid development, Transavia is now presented as a separate business segment. The passenger business segment is thus renamed from “passenger” to “passenger network”.
• Capitalized production costs are no longer deducted from individual cost lines in the profit and loss statement, but are instead fully allocated to the “other income and expenses” line. The impact per quarter of this restatement is provided in the appendix.
• Foreign currency effects on provisions are no longer recorded in “amortization, depreciation and provisions” but in “other financial income and expenses”. The closing exchange rate is used to convert provisions at the closing date. Previously, the Group used the average rate of the US dollar to convert maintenance provisions. The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2014 have been restated for reason of comparison. The impact of this restatement is provided in the appendix.

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• Revenues of 12.01 billion euros, up 1.0% like-for-like
• Net result, group share of -614 million euros, improvement of 185 million euros
• Adjusted net result, group share1 of -342 million euros, improvement of 344 million euros
• Net debt of 5.4 billion euros; net debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.6, a 0.3 point improvement compared to 31 December 2013

FULL YEAR 2014 OUTLOOK

• Tough operating environment
• EBITDA expected between 2.2 to 2.3 billion euros
• On track to reach net debt target of 4.5 billion euros next year

KEY DATA

In the Second Quarter of 2014, total revenues amounted to 6,451 million euros versus 6,541 million euros in 2013, down 1.4%, but up +1.7% on a constant currency and scope basis (like-for-like). Currencies had a negative 168 million euro impact on revenues.

Operating costs were reduced by 3.8% and by 1.5% on a constant currency basis. Ex-fuel, they decreased by 3.4% and by 2.6% on a constant currency basis. Unit cost per EASK¹ (Equivalent Available Seat Kilometer) was reduced by 4.0%, and by 1.7% on a constant currency, fuel price and pension expense basis, against capacity measured in EASK up by 0.9%. The fuel bill amounted to 1,636 million euros, down 5.6%, but stable (+0.2%) on a constant currency basis. Total employee costs including temporary staff were down 3.4% to 1,934 million euros, and by 3.2% on a constant currency basis. At constant pension expense and scope, they declined by 47 million euros.

EBITDA amounted to 641 million euros,  an improvement of 131 million euros. The EBITDA margin stood at 9.9%, a 2.1 point improvement on 2013. The operating result stood at 238 million euros versus 84 million euros in 2013, an 154 million euro improvement. Currencies had a 20 million euro net negative impact on the Second Quarter operating result.

The net result, group share stood at -6 million euros against -158 million euros a year ago. It was impacted by an 106 million euro impairment charge relating to assets of the Cargo business[1]. On an adjusted basis², the net result, group share stood at 143 million euros against -34 million euros in Second Quarter 2013, a 177 million euro improvement.

In the First Half 2014, total revenues stood at 12,005 million euros versus 12,222 million euros in 2013, down 1.8%, but up +1.0% on a like-for-like basis. Currencies had a negative 287 million euro impact on revenues.

Operating costs were reduced by 3.6% and by 1.7% on a constant currency basis. Ex-fuel, they decreased by 2.9%, and by 2.0% on a constant currency basis. The fuel bill amounted to 3,189 million euros, down 5.9%, and 1.5% on a constant currency basis. Total employee costs including temporary staff were down 3.6% to 3,780 million euros, and by 3.4% on a constant currency basis. At constant pension expense and scope, they declined by 106 million euros.

EBITDA improved by 197 million euros to 591 million euros, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 4.9%, a 1.7 point increase on 2013. The operating result stood at -207 million euros versus -448 million euros in 2013, an 241 million euro improvement. Currencies had a 45 million euro net negative impact on the operating result in the First Half.

The net result, group share stood at -614 million euros against -799 million euros a year ago. It was impacted by the adjustment in the value of the cash held by the Group in Venezuela recorded in the First Quarter and the impairment charge in the Cargo business in the Second Quarter. On an adjusted basis[2], the net result, group share stood at -342 million euros against -686 million in the First Half 2013, a 344 million euro improvement.

Earnings and diluted earnings per share both stood at -2.07 euros (-2.70 euros in 2013), and at -1.16 euros on an adjusted basis (-2.32 euros in 2013).

[1] See details in “Cargo business” section below

[2] See definition in appendix

PASSENGER BUSINESS

In the Second Quarter 2014, passenger revenues amounted to 5,112 million euros, down 0.2%, but up 2.4% like-for-like. The operating result of the passenger business stood at 255 million euros, versus 96 million euros in Q2 2013, an improvement of 159 million euros (178 million euros on a constant currency basis).

The Group maintained its strict capacity discipline, increasing total passenger capacity by only 1.0%. Passenger traffic rose by 2.8%, leading to a 1.5 point improvement in load factor to 84.8%. Unit revenue per Available Seat Kilometer (RASK) fell by 1.1% but increased by 1.3% on a constant currency basis. Thanks to Transform 2015, and in spite of the low capacity growth, the passenger activity delivered a strong cost performance, with Cost per Available Seat Kilometer (CASK) down by 2.3% like-for-like.

Long-haul traffic rose 3.1% for a 1.5% rise in capacity, leading to a 1.4 point increase in load factor to 86.0%. Long-haul RASK was up 1.6% like-for-like.

As planned within the framework of Transform 2015, point-to-point (not linked to the Paris and Amsterdam hubs) short and medium-haul capacity was significantly adjusted (down 7.1%), leading short and medium-haul capacity to fall by 0.7%. Traffic rose by 1.6%, resulting in a 1.8 point improvement in load factor to 80.4%. Short and medium-haul RASK improved by 1.7% like-for-like.

All regions improved their profitability with the exception of Latin America, impacted by the situation in Venezuela.

In the First Half 2014, passenger revenues amounted to 9,477 million euros, down 1.0%, but up 1.4% like-for-like. The operating result of the passenger business stood at -123 million euros, versus -351 million euros in the First Half 2013, an improvement of 228 million euros (268 million euros like-for-like).

Total passenger traffic rose by 2.5% while capacity rose by 1.2% leading to a 1.0 point improvement in load factor to 83.8%. Unit revenue per Available Seat Kilometer (RASK) fell by 1.8% but increased by 0.5% like-for-like. Unit costs (CASK) were reduced by 4.2% and by 2.4% like-for-like.

CARGO BUSINESS

Second Quarter 2014 cargo revenues amounted to 669 million euros, down 5.1% and by 1.9% on a constant currency basis. Faced with a slower than expected recovery, the group continued to reduce full-freighter capacity (down 8.6%). In consequence, total capacity decreased by 2.0%. Traffic decreased by 1.6%, leading to a 0.3 point increase in load factor to 63.2%. Unit revenue per Available Ton Kilometer (RATK) increased by 1.1% on a constant currency basis (-2.1% on a reported basis).

The operating result improved slightly to -45 million euro, up 5 million euros.

The recovery in demand being slower than expected, the group has initiated a strategic review of its full-freighter business, with different scenarios under consideration. Having already decided in October 2013 to reduce its full-freighter fleet to 2 aircraft in Paris and 8 aircraft in Amsterdam by 2015, the group is now looking to further reduce its Amsterdam-based full-freighter exposure either through a partnership with a third party or through internal restructuring. In consequence, the group has recorded an impairment of 106 million euros in its Second Quarter 2014 accounts.

First Half 2014 cargo revenues amounted to 1,344 million euros, down 4.3% and by 1.6% on a constant currency basis. Traffic was stable for a -1.5% decline in capacity, leading to a 1.0 point increase in load factor to 64.0%. Unit revenue per Available Ton Kilometer (RATK) was stable on a constant currency basis (down 2.7% on a reported basis).

On a constant currency basis, cargo unit cost was down 1.7% in the First Half (down 3.9% on a reported basis). The operating result improved by 21 million euros to -79 million euros.

MAINTENANCE

Second Quarter 2014 third party maintenance revenues amounted to 286 million euros, down 10.3% and by 7.2% on a constant currency basis. Q2 2013 revenues had been boosted by high volumes from the engine contract with General Electric. The operating result stood at 30 million euros, down 7 million euros year-on-year.

First Half 2014 third party maintenance revenues amounted to 576 million euros, down 7.2% and by 3.4% on a constant currency basis. The operating result decreased by 5 million euros to 52 million euros. At constant currency, the operating result improved by 4 million euros in the First Half. The operating margin was stable (-0.3 point) at 3.2%.

In the First Half 2014, the group recorded a 16% increase in its order book to 5.1 billion euros, including a major contract with Air China covering the maintenance of GE90 engines. In addition, the group acquired Barfield, a US component support business.

OTHER BUSINESS: TRANSAVIA

In the Second Quarter of 2014, Transavia capacity was up 4.8%, reflecting the accelerated development of Transavia France (up 10%) and the repositioning of Transavia Netherlands (up 3% including a 6% reduction in charter capacity). Traffic rose 6.0%, leading to a record high load factor of 90.7% (up 0.9 point). Unit revenue was down 1.7%. Transavia’s total revenue stood at 296 million euros, up 5.0%. The operating result was -6 million euros, down 3 million euros year-on-year.

In the First Half of 2014, Transavia traffic increased by 6.9% for capacity up 5.8%, leading to a 0.9 point increase in load factor to 89.2%. Unit revenue was down 2.6%. Total revenue stood at 435 million euros, up 4.5%, while the unit cost per ASK decreased by 0.8%, but increased by 0.5% on a constant currency basis. The operating result decreased by 10 million euros to -64 million euros, mainly due to the ramp up of Transavia France.

OTHER BUSINESS: CATERING

Second Quarter 2014 third party catering revenues amounted to 77 million euros, down 25.2%. At constant scope (excluding the impact of the sale of Air Chef that occurred in Q2 2013), third party revenues increased by 6.9%, reflecting new contracts and international development, while the operating result improved by 3 million euros.

First Half 2014 third party catering revenues amounted to 150 million euros, up 8.7% at constant scope. The operating result increased by 5 million euros at constant scope.

FINANCIAL SITUATION

In the First Half of 2014, the further improvement in EBITDA translated into an 232 million euro increase in cash flow before change in WCR and the cash out related to Voluntary Departure Plans.

The group disbursed 144 million euros for Voluntary Departure Plans representing 90% of the cash out expected in the Financial Year. Net investments before sale & lease-back transactions stood at 808 million euros.

Operating free cash flow amounted to 95 million euros, versus 566 million euros a year earlier. In the First Half 2013, operating free cash flow had benefited from the full effects of the reduction in investments and the structural improvements in WCR within the framework of Transform 2015.

Net debt amounted to 5.41 billion euros at 30^st June 2014, versus 5.35 billion euros at 31^st December 2013. At 2.6x, the net debt / EBITDA ratio continued to fall.

OUTLOOK

Delivery on the Transform 2015 plan is fully on track. However, as indicated at the beginning of the month, the operating environment remains tough, with industry overcapacity on certain long-haul routes, notably North America and Asia, impacting yields. This trend comes on top of the persistently weak cargo demand and the challenging situation in Venezuela already identified in the First Quarter.

Under these conditions, as indicated at the beginning of the month, 2014 EBITDA is expected to be between 2.2 and 2.3 billion euros. Strong capital discipline will enable the group to remain on track in terms of debt reduction and achieve its objective of 4.5 billion euros in net debt in 2015.

1. Revenues of 5.55 billion euros, stable on a like-for-like basis, impacted by Easter calendar effect
2. Operating result of -445 million euros, an improvement of 87 million euros
3. EBITDA¹ of -50 million euros, an improvement of 66 million euros
4. Reported unit cost[1] down 4.3%, and 1.7% like-for-like

FULL YEAR 2014 OUTLOOK: OBJECTIVES CONFIRMED

1. Positive effect of Transform 2015
2. Operating environment remains tough
3. Measures underway to address headwinds from Caracas route and the slower than expected recovery in cargo demand

[1] See definition in appendix

First Quarter 2014 revenues stood at 5,554 million euros versus 5,681 million euros in 2013, down 2.2%, but stable on a constant currency and scope basis (like-for-like). Currencies had a negative 108 million euro impact on revenues.

Operating costs were reduced by 3.4% and by 2.0% on a constant currency basis. Ex-fuel, they decreased by 2.3%, and by 1.3% on a constant currency basis. Unit cost per EASK¹ (Equivalent Available Seat Kilometer) was reduced by 4.3%, and by 1.7% on a constant currency, fuel price and pension expense basis, against capacity measured in EASK up by 1.2%. The fuel bill amounted to 1,553 million euros, down 6.3%, and down 3.5% on a constant currency basis. Total employee costs including temporary staff were down 3.8% to 1,846 million euros, and by 3.6% on a constant currency basis. At constant pension expense and scope, they declined by 60 million euros, well on track towards the 120 million euro reduction targeted for the full year.

EBITDA amounted to -50 million euros,  an improvement of 66 million euros. The EBITDA margin stood at -1.0%, a 1.0 point improvement on 2013. The operating result stood at -445 million euros versus -532 million euros in 2013, an 87 million euro improvement. Currencies had a 15 million euro net negative impact on First Quarter operating result.

Net result, group share stood at -608 million euros against -641 million euros a year ago. It was impacted by 117 million euros of foreign exchange losses, in particular related to an adjustment in the value of the cash held by the Group in Venezuela, to take into account the currency conversion risk. On an adjusted basis[1], the net result, group share stood at -485 million euros against-652 million in First Quarter 2013, a 167 million euro improvement.

Earnings and diluted earnings per share both stood at -2.05 euros (-2.17 euros in 2013), and at -1.64 euros on an adjusted basis (-2.20 euros in 2013).

[1] See definition in appendix

Passenger business

First Quarter 2014 passenger revenues amounted to 4,365 million euros, down 1.9%, but stable on a constant currency basis. The passenger business was particularly impacted by the calendar effect of Easter, which fell in March last year. The operating result of the passenger business stood at -378 million euros, versus -447 million euros in Q1 2013, an improvement of 80 million euros on a constant currency basis.

Total passenger traffic rose by 2.1% while capacity rose by 1.3% leading to a 0.6 point improvement in load factor to 82.8%. Unit revenue per Available Seat Kilometer (RASK) fell by 2.5% and by 0.7% like-for-like. Unit costs (CASK) were reduced by 3.9% and by 2.4% like-for-like.

Long-haul traffic rose 2.2% for a 2.1% rise in capacity, leading to a stable load factor at 85.2%. Long-haul RASK was down 0.4% like-for-like.

Cargo Business

As planned in the framework of Transform 2015, medium-haul capacity was reduced by 2.2%. Traffic rose by 1.6%, leading to a 2.7 point improvement in load factor to 73.3%. Medium-haul RASK improved by 0.6% like-for-like.

First Quarter 2014 cargo revenues amounted to 676 million euros, down 3.4% and by 1.3% on a constant currency basis. Traffic experienced a slight upturn, rising by 1.9% for a 0.9% decline in capacity, leading to a 1.8 point increase in load factor to 64.8%. However, the yield remained weak, leading to a 1.0% decline in unit revenue per Available Ton Kilometer (RATK) on a constant currency basis (-3.0% on a reported basis).

Thanks to a reduction in unit cost (down 3.7% on a constant currency basis, and 5.4% on a reported basis), the operating result improved, from -50 million euros in Q1 2013 to -34 million euros. Nevertheless the recovery of cargo demand is taking longer than expected, and further scenarios are now under consideration to restructure the full freighter business in order to accelerate the turnaround.

Maintenance

First Quarter 2014 third party maintenance revenues amounted to 290 million euros, down 4.0% and by 1.9% on a constant currency basis, reflecting quarterly variations in the scheduling of engine shop visits. The operating result stood at 22 million euros, up 2 million euros year-on-year. The operating margin stood at 2.7% versus 2.5% a year earlier. In the quarter, the group recorded a 15% increase in its order book to 5.2 billion euros, including a major contract with Air China to cover the maintenance of GE90 engines.

Other business: Transavia

In First Quarter 2014 Transavia traffic rose 8.4% for capacity up 7.6%, leading to a 0.6 point increase in load factor to 86.3%. Unit revenue was down 4.3%, also affected by Easter timing. Transavia’s total revenue stood at 139 million euros, up 3.7%. The operating result was -58 million euros, down 7 million euros year-on-year.

Other business: Catering

First Quarter 2014 third party catering revenues amounted to 73 million euros, down 13.1% reflecting the deconsolidation of Air Chef. They were up 12.3% at constant scope.

Financial situation

The further improvement in EBITDA translated into an 84 million euro increase in cash flow before change in WCR and the cash out related to Voluntary Departure Plans.

In the First Quarter net investments before sale & lease-back transactions stood at 327 million euros, in line with the Transform 2015 full year capex budget. Operating free cash flow amounted to -80 million euros, versus a positive 40 million euros a year earlier, partly due to the fact that Q1 2013 benefited from a cash inflow of 77 million euros from sale and lease-back transactions.

Net debt amounted to 5.54 billion euros at 31 March 2014, versus 5.35 billion euros at 31 December 2013. The slight increase in net debt reflects foreign exchange losses partly relating to Venezuela. At 2.9x, the net debt / EBITDA ratio was stable compared to 31 December 2013.

Outlook
Delivery on the Transform 2015 plan is fully on track. However, the general operating environment remains tough. Under these conditions, the group remains committed to its objective of an EBITDA in the region of 2.5 billion euros in Full Year 2014, subject to the successful implementation of the measures aimed at compensating for the slower than expected recovery in cargo demand and the network adjustments linked to the situation on the Caracas route, and no reversal in other operating trends. The group will continue to reduce its net debt in line with its objective of 4.5 billion euros in 2015.

Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2013 Results

Currencies had a marked negative impact of 100 million euros on the Group’s Full Year operating result, particularly in the second half of the year (86 million euros).

Full Year 2013 total revenues stood at 25,520 million euros versus 25,423 million euros in 2012, up 0.4%, and by 2.3% on a constant currency basis.

Operating costs declined by 1.4% and were flat on a constant currency basis. Ex-fuel, they rose fractionally by 0.1%, and by 0.8% on a constant currency basis. Unit cost per EASK² (Equivalent Available Seat Kilometer) was reduced by 3.8%, and by 2% on a constant currency, fuel price and pension expense basis, against capacity in EASK up by 1.6%.  The fuel bill amounted to 6,897 million euros, a decline of 5.2% reflecting a currency effect of -3.1%, a 1.8% decline in fuel price after hedging, and a 0.4% reduction in volumes. Employee costs were down 2.4% to 7,482 million euros, and by 2.2% on a constant currency basis. At constant pension expense and scope, and including temps, employee costs fell 218 million euros, in line with the target of a 200 million euro reduction over the full year.

EBITDA amounted to 1,855 million euros, up by 33%, implying an improvement of 461 million euros. The EBITDA margin stood at 7.3%, a 1.8 point improvement on 2012. The operating result for the full year was back in positive territory at 130 million euros versus -336 million euros in 2012, a 466 million euro improvement.

The net result, group share reflected a tax asset impairment of 937 million euros as well as the impact of discontinued operations (CityJet, whose disposal is underway) to the tune of -122 million euros over the full year, to stand at -1,827 million euros against -1,225 million euros a year ago.

The impairment of deferred tax assets relates to tax losses from previous fiscal years which were recognised in the balance sheet. It results from taking into account activity forecasts as they were communicated to the market in October 2013 as well as a reduced visibility on the conditions for applying prior year tax losses. Under current French tax law, deferred tax assets no longer recognised in the balance sheet nevertheless remain available, and the group maintains the right to apply them to future profits. This impairment will not involve any cash out, current or future, and has no impact on the group’s liquidity nor its solvency.

On an adjusted basis², the net result stood at -349 million euros against -696 million in 2012, a 347 million euro improvement.

Earnings and diluted earnings per share stood at -6.17 euros (-4.14 euros in 2012), and at -1.18 euros on an adjusted basis (-2.35 euros in 2012). The Board of Directors decided not to pay a dividend.

In the Fourth Quarter 2013, total revenues for the group stood at 6,123 million euros versus 6,258 million euros a year earlier, down 2.2%, but up 0.7% on a constant currency basis.

Operating costs declined by 3.5% and by 1.3% on a constant currency basis. Ex-fuel, they declined by 2.1% and by 0.9% on a constant currency basis. Unit cost per EASK (Equivalent Available Seat Kilometer) was reduced by 5.2%, and by 1.9% on a constant currency, fuel price and pension expense basis, against capacity in EASK up by 1.9%. The fuel bill amounted to 1,653 million euros, a decline of 7% reflecting a currency effect of -4.8%, a 3.3% decline in fuel price after hedging, and a 0.7% increase in volumes. Employee costs clearly reflected the impact of restructuring, declining by 5.7% to 1,790 million euros, and by 5.5% on a constant currency basis.

EBITDA gained 36% or 100 million euros to 381 million euros, implying a margin of 6.2%, up 1.7 points. The operating result amounted to -65 million euros compared with -152 million euros a year earlier, an improvement of 87 million euros. Elsewhere the group booked a provision of 82 million euros in non-recurring costs for the impairment of two full-freighter aircraft.

The net result, group share stood at -1,177 million euros versus -244 million euros a year earlier, including the impairment expense mentioned above and an impact of -80 million euros relating to discontinued operations (CityJet). Adjusted for these and other one-off items², the net result, group share was -112 million euros compared with -126 million euros in Q4 2012.

Earnings and diluted earnings per share stood at -3.98 euros (-0.83 euros in Q4 2012), and at -0.38 euros on an adjusted basis (-0.43 euros in Q4 2012).

Passenger business

For Full Year 2013, passenger revenues amounted to 20,112 million euros, up 0.7%, but up by 2.6% on a constant currency basis. The operating result of the passenger business stood at 174 million euros versus -260 million euros in 2012, an improvement of 434 million euros.

Total passenger traffic for the full year rose by 2.4% while capacity rose by 1.6%, leading to a 0.6 point improvement in load factor to 83.8%. Unit revenue per Available Seat Kilometer (RASK) declined by 1.0%, but rose 0.8% on a constant currency basis. Unit costs (CASK) were reduced by 3.3% and by 1.8% at constant currencies.

Long-haul represented 81% of the Group’s traffic and 79% of capacity. Long-haul traffic rose 2.5% for a 2.4% rise in capacity. The load factor was stable (+0.1 point) at 85.7%. Long-haul RASK rose by 0.6% on a constant currency basis, driven by economy RASK up 1.2%, while premium RASK was down 0.6%.

Medium-haul traffic rose by 1.7% while capacity was reduced by 1.2%, a clear indication of the positive effects of Transform 2015, leading to a 2.2 point improvement in load factor to 76.8%. Medium-haul RASK improved by 2.4% on a constant currency basis.

Fourth Quarter 2013 passenger revenues amounted to 4,845 million euros, down 0.9%, but up by 2.0% on a constant currency basis. The operating result of the passenger business stood at -61 million euros, versus -143 million euros in Q4 2012, an improvement of 82 million euros.

Total passenger traffic in the fourth quarter rose by 2.5% while capacity rose by 1.8% leading to a 0.5 point improvement in load factor to 82.5%. Unit revenue per Available Seat Kilometer (RASK) fell by 2.9%, but was almost stable (-0.1%) on a constant currency basis. Unit costs (CASK) were reduced by 4.5% and by 2.2% on a constant currency basis.

Long-haul traffic rose 2.5% for a 3.0% rise in capacity, leading to a 0.4 point decline in load factor to 84.2%. Long-haul RASK was down -0.8% on a constant currency basis, partly reflecting an unfavourable year-on-year comparison base.

Medium-haul traffic rose by 2.4% while capacity was reduced by 2.5% leading to a 3.5 point improvement in load factor to 76.0%. Medium-haul RASK improved by 3.4% on a constant currency basis.

Cargo Business

The cargo industry continued to experience weak global trade and industry overcapacity. In this context, Full Year 2013 revenues stood at 2,816 million euros, down 7.9% and by 5.7% on a constant currency basis. The operating result improved by 28 million euros, but remained negative at -202 million euros. 

The group reinforced its restructuring measures, with an 11.5% reduction in full freighter capacity versus 6% planned at the beginning of the year. In total though, capacity was reduced by only 2.7% due to a slight increase in belly space. Traffic declined more strongly, by 4.6% leading to a 1.3 point drop in load factor to 63.2%. Unit revenue per Available Ton Kilometer (RATK) declined by 6.3% and by 4.2% on a constant currency basis. Against this, unit cost (CATK) was reduced by 6.6% and by 4.9% on a constant currency basis but was insufficient to meaningfully reduce losses. Additional turnaround measures were announced in October 2013 which are in the process of being implemented.

Fourth Quarter 2013 cargo revenues amounted to 723 million euros, down 8.6% and by 5.4% on a constant currency basis. The operating result improved slightly from -27 million euros in Q4 2012 to-18 million euros. Traffic declined by 2.1% for a 0.9% decline in capacity, leading to a 0.9 point reduction in load factor to 66.3%). Unit revenue per Available Ton Kilometer (RATK) declined by 8.9% and by 5.8% on a constant currency basis. Unit cost per ATK was reduced by 9.8% and by 7.4% on a constant currency basis.

Maintenance

In Full Year 2013, maintenance realized third party revenues of 1,225 million euros, up 11.8% and by 15.1% at constant currencies, benefiting from a strong order book. The operating result stood at 159 million euros, up 19 million euros year-on-year, helped by the development of higher margin activities and Transform 2015 efficiency gains. The operating margin stood at 4.8% versus 4.5% a year earlier.

Fourth Quarter 2013 third party maintenance revenues were 298 million euros (316 million euros in Q4 2012), with an operating result of 48 million euros, up 12 million euros year-over-year.

Other business: Transavia

For the Full Year 2013, as planned in the framework of Transform 2015, Transavia capacity was significantly increased, up by 11.6%, of which 25.5% in France. Traffic was up by 13.5%, leading to a 1.5 point rise in load factor to 90.1%. In spite of this high growth, unit revenue was virtually stable at –0.2%. Transavia’s revenues stood at 984 million euros, up 10.7%. The operating result was -23 million euros (versus breakeven in 2012), impacted by the political unrest in some Mediterranean destinations and by the launch costs of certain routes.

In the Fourth Quarter 2013, traffic rose 12.9% for capacity up 11.0%, leading to a 1.5 point increase in load factor to 87.3%. Unit revenue was down 2.7%. Transavia’s revenue stood at 171 million euros, up 8.9%. The operating result was -35 million euros, down 11 million euros year-over-year.

Other business: Catering

In Full Year 2013, catering revenues stood at 915 million euros, of which 341 million euros with third parties, versus 355 million euros in 2012, down 3.9%, reflecting the deconsolidation of AirChef. At constant scope, third party revenues rose by 6.9%. The operating result improved from 7 million euros to 24 million euros thanks to the measures implemented within the framework of Transform 2015.

For Q4 2013, third party revenues amounted to 75 million euros, down 19% (93 million euros a year earlier). At constant scope, they were up 13.6%. The operating result was 5 million euros versus 2 million euros a year earlier.

Financial situation

The improvement in EBITDA translated into a 458 million increase in cash flow before change in WCR and Voluntary Departure Plan cash-out.

Net investments before sales & lease-back were down 466 million euros to 1,064 million euros, reflecting a strict control of investments and low capacity growth. Net investments after sale & lease-back transactions slightly increased to 941 million euros. In combination with a good performance on working capital requirement, it resulted in an operating free cash flow amounting to 538 million euros, versus -47 million euros in 2012, leading to a significant reduction in net debt from 5.97 billion euros at 31^st December 2012 to 5.35 billion euros at 31^st December 2013. The financial cover ratios therefore improved considerably, with EBITDA / net interest costs up from 4.0x a year ago to 4.6x. Net debt / EBITDA was reduced from 4.3x to 2.9x.

At 31^st December 2013, shareholders’ funds amounted to 2.29 billion euros, down 1.35 billion euros year-over-year.

The group continues to enjoy a good level of liquidity, with cash of 4.2 billion euros at December 31^st 2013, and undrawn credit lines of 1.8 billion euros. This compares with short term debt of 1.9 billion euros. The shareholding in Amadeus is valued in the region of 900 million euros.

Outlook

The operating environment at the beginning of 2014 remains uncertain in many respects, notably the timing and strength of the economic recovery in the different regions in which we operate, volatile currencies and fuel prices, and industry capacity. Against this backdrop, the initial measures of Transform 2015 are now fully delivering, while the additional measures will start to take effect as of H2 this year. Under these conditions, we continue to target EBITDA in the region of 2.5 billion euros, subject to there being no reversal in current operating trends. We aim to continue to reduce net debt, in line with our objective of 4.5 billion euros during 2015.

1. The results presentation is available on www.airfranceklm-finance.com on 31^st October 2013 from 7.15h CET
2. For the complete review, please find on the righthand side on this page the PDF document.

In a persistently tough economic environment, the group pursued its cost and debt reduction measures in this traditionally difficult quarter.

Activity
The passenger activity recorded a 0.8% rise in traffic for virtually stable capacity (+0.2%). The load factor gained 0.5 points to 82.1%. Unit revenue per available seat kilometre (RASK) rose by 1.2% (+1.3% ex-currency). Passenger revenues were up 1.4% to 4.49 billion euros. The operating result stood at -447 million euros (-515 million euros a year earlier).

The cargo activity, which continued to be affected by the economic slowdown and the situation of overcapacity in the industry, reduced capacity by 4.1%. With traffic down 6.9%, the load factor declined by 1.9 points to 63.0%. Unit revenue per available tonne kilometre (RATK) fell by 1.9%, and by 1.0% ex-currency. Cargo revenues amounted to 700 million euros (-5.9%). However, thanks to the Transform 2015 measures, the cargo loss was reduced to 50 million euros (70 million euros a year earlier).

Third party maintenance revenues stood at 302 million euros (+17.1%). The operating result amounted to 20 million euros (15 million euros at 31st March 2012). This improvement was mainly due to component maintenance. 

The other businesses generated revenues of 229 million euros, of which 134 million euros for the leisure business (+14.5%). The operating result stood at -53 million euros (-41 million euros at 31st March 2012).

Total revenues amounted to 5.72 billion euros, up 1.3% after a negative currency effect limited to 0.2%. Unit revenue measured in equivalent available seat kilometre (EASK) rose 0.5% (+0.7% at constant currency).

Reduction in unit costs
Unit costs measured in EASK were down 1.0% and 1.7% on a constant currency and fuel price basis for virtually stable production in EASK (+0.2%). 

Operating costs were stable (-0.1%) with the main changes as follows: 

• Despite a rise in the fuel price after hedging of 4%, the fuel bill was slightly down (-14 million euros to 1.67 billion euros) on the back of a 3% decline in volumes. 
• Employee costs fell 1.7% to 1.89 billion euros mainly reflecting the reduction in headcount (-41 million euros), a 13 million euro rise in non cash pension costs, a consolidation effect linked to the integration of Airlinair of 9 million euros and the French competitiveness tax credit (CICE, -10 million euros).
• Maintenance purchases increased by 12.0% to 309 million euros on the back of the increase in third party maintenance.

The operating result stood at -530 million euros, an improvement of 81 million euros on previous year. The adjusted operating result was -451 million euros (-535 million euros at 31st March 2012). 

Net interest charges amounted to 97 million euros (82 million euros at 31st March 2012). ‘Other financial income and costs’ stood at 51 million euros versus 276 million euros a year earlier. This decrease was mainly due to lower foreign exchange gains (down 50 million euros) and the change in the fair value of hedging instruments, which stood at 43 million euros at 31st March 2013 versus 220 million euros at 31st March 2012, reflecting the  decline in the oil price at the end of the period.

The net result, group share, stood at -630 million euros (-379 million euros at 31st March 2012). Earnings and diluted earnings per share stood at -2.13 euros (-1.28 euros at 31st March 2012).

Reduction in net debt
Investments amounted to 282 million euros with disposals at 108 million euros (416 million euros and 25 million euros respectively at 31st March 2012). Operating free cash-flow stood at 38 million euros in a traditionally negative quarter. At 31st March 2013, Air France-KLM had cash of 4.3 billion euros of which 547 million euros generated by the convertible bond issue. Elsewhere, the group has credit lines of 1.85 billion euros. 

As already indicated, the application of revised norm IAS19 on pension, and in particular the suppression of the corridor at 1st January 2013, led to a negative adjustment of shareholders’ funds of 1.33 billion euros at 31st December 2012. At 31st March 2013, shareholders’ funds reflected a positive trend in the return on plan assets and a revaluation of the discount rate amounting to 347 million euros, as well as various positive adjustments for 200 million euros. As a result, shareholders’ funds were stable (3.59 billion euros versus 3.64 billion euros at 31st December 2012). Net debt amounted to 5.90 billion euros (5.97 billion euros at 31st December 2012). The financial cover ratios were stable or slightly improved over the 12 months at 31st March 2013.

Outlook
In a difficult and uncertain environment, the group continues the implementation of Transform 2015 which remains on track.  It confirms its objectives for 2013, of a reduction in unit cost on a constant currency and fuel price basis, and a reduction of net debt.

Additional information
The accounts for the quarter January to March 2013 are not audited.
The results presentation will be available on www.aifranceklm-finance.com on May 3rd as of 07h15 CET.

Practical information

• A audio-web conference will be organized for press on Friday 4th May 2013 at 10:00 am (Paris/Amstelveen time), only in English.
• Any journalists who wish to listen in to the conference without asking questions are welcome

To connect

• dial  from France: 01 70 99 32 08 
• from others countries: + 44 (0)20 7162 00 25 password: AKH  
• To follow the presentation, go to: http://airfranceklm.viewontv.com/webcast/ 
• To listen to the recording, dial +33 (0)1 70 99 35 29 (code: 895689)

>> On the righthandside you wil find the complete overview (PDF) <<

2013 Objective
- Further reduction in unit cost* and net debt

The Board of Directors of Air France-KLM, chaired by Jean-Cyril Spinetta, met on 17th November 2010 to examine the accounts for the First Half of Financial Year 2010-11.
Commenting on the First Half, Pierre-Henri Gourgeon, Chief Executive Officer, said: “In the context of a more favourable economic environment, all the strategic actions we have undertaken over the past year have enabled us to return to profit.
The second quarter is especially satisfying and, despite the disruption in April, we improved our operating result by some one billion euros in the First Half. This has required a significant commitment from the entire group, and, together with Peter Hartman, President and CEO of KLM, I take this opportunity to thank, all our employees for their efforts. While we have achieved a great deal in a short space of time, we will remain focused on accomplishing the further measures required to ensure that we generate a value-creating level of profitability. This is our ambition for the next three years.”

Jean-Cyril Spinetta made the following comment: “Despite the many measures pursued over the last three years, our insufficient profitability in recent quarters, in an economic environment affected by the weak global demand and high oil prices, shows that we need to go further. This context requires the new management to focus on three priorities. The first is the re-establishment of the Group’s competitiveness, implying additional cost savings. The second is the restructuring of our short and medium-haul activity. The third is a rapid reduction in our debt. An action plan for these priorities will be presented during the first quarter of 2012. I am confident that both Air France and KLM will be able to deliver an effective response to these new challenges.”

The Board of Directors of Air France-KLM, presided by Jean-Cyril Spinetta, met on 27th July 2011 to examine the accounts for the quarter April-June 2011.

The operating result stood at -145 million euros (-132 million euros at 30th June 2010) after a 16% rise in the fuel bill (+232 million euros) and a loss estimated at 100 million euros resulting from the political events in Africa and the Middle East, as well as the nuclear crisis in Japan.

Nine months to December 31, 2010

• Revenues up 14.5% to 18.29 billion euros
• Operating result of 525 million euros, an improvement of 1.3 billion euros
• Net income of 980 million euros
• Operating cash flow close to 1 billion euros

15% drop in revenues
Negative impact of 637 million euros due to fuel hedges
Operating loss of 1.28 billion euros 

Outlook for FY 2010-11: Objective of operating break-even maintained excluding impact of pre-2009 fuel hedges and subject to definitive cost of European airspace closure

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Commenting on the activity, Pierre-Henri Gourgeon, Chief Executive Officer, said: “Since the start of the crisis we have responded quickly and we are adapting more rapidly than expected to the environment. We have sharply reduced our capacity in both passenger and cargo. At the same time we have reduced our costs. Our cost-savings program is regularly updated and since the beginning of the financial year we have increased our objective by 100 million euros to around 700 million. All these measures are starting to have a positive impact on our results. After deep losses in the First Quarter, the Second was close to break-even despite the lack of recovery in unit revenues and a charge of 179 million euros relating to the pre-2009 fuel hedges. We are stabilizing our activity levels, and therefore reducing headcount within the group. We are proposing a voluntary redundancy program at Air France involving 1,700 jobs, which will be effective in 2010.

Lack of visibility over the timing and strength of the economic recovery means we must pursue our efforts in terms of cost reduction. Our objective is to return to operating break-even, excluding the impact of the pre-2009 fuel hedges, by the beginning of the next financial year.”

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