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Financial Performance • Total Income: 202 billion rupees, an 18% year-over-year increase. • Profit After Tax: 27.3 billion rupees, marking seven consecutive quarters of profitability. • Customer Base: Served approximately 28 million customers.
Customer Initiatives • Introduction of a new business product. • Trials for in-flight entertainment. • Enhanced digital services.
Growth Potential • Emphasis on India's aviation market growth. • Plans for expanding routes and fleet capabilities, including Airbus XLRs and A350-900s.
Financial Details • Net Profit: 27.3 billion rupees, down from 30.9 billion rupees year-over-year. • Net Profit Margin: 13.9%. • EBITDAR: Increased to 58.1 billion rupees (30% margin). • Passenger Unit Revenue (PRASK): Stable at 4.54 rupees. • Fuel Costs: 10.5% increase in fuel CASK; CASK ex-fuel rose by 11%.
Aircraft and Financing • 15 new aircraft inducted during the quarter. • Plans to diversify financing sources and add more aircraft on finance leases. • Total debt: approximately 525.3 billion rupees; capitalized operating lease liability: 449.6 billion rupees.
Future Outlook • Capacity growth target: early double digits for FY2025. • Anticipation of stable revenue trends for the upcoming quarter.
Accounting and Compensation Insights • Lease Types: Differences between operating and finance leases explained. • AOG Compensation: Linked to the number of incidents and agreements with OEMs. • Cost Pressures: General escalation in costs due to inflation, particularly in fuel and maintenance.
Market Dynamics • Demand remains solid despite fluctuations in passenger traffic growth. • New routes introduced to stimulate demand; average fares stabilized around Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 6,000.
Strategic Initiatives • Focus on maintaining cost leadership and adapting to consumer trends. • Discussion on the strategic implications of Noida International Airport.
International Operations • Confidence in growth potential for international travel from India. • Successful route expansions in Central Asia.
Conclusion • Strong financial performance reported for FY 2025 Q1. • Ongoing initiatives to address market developments and enhance customer experience.
Earnings Call Overview • Date: June 3, 2024 • Focus: Financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending March 31, 2024 • Participants: CEO Pieter Elbers, CFO Gaurav Negi • Compliance: Submitted to National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited per SEBI regulations
Financial Performance Highlights • Total Income: Approximately 712 billion rupees (27% increase YoY) • Net Profit: Around 82 billion rupees (turnaround from loss in 2023) • Profitability: Achieved for six consecutive quarters and all four quarters of FY 2024 • Customer Base: 107 million loyal customers
Industry Growth and Expansion • Passenger Growth: Indian aviation industry saw a 14.5% increase • New Products: Introduction of a premium business product • International Expansion: New codeshare agreements and order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft
Financial Year 2024 Results • Net Profit: 81.7 billion rupees (from a loss of 3.1 billion rupees in FY 2023) • Net Profit Margin: Improved to 11.9% • Capacity Increase: 21.8% growth contributing to EBITDAR of 175.4 billion rupees (140% YoY growth)
Cost Management and Future Outlook • Fuel Costs: Reduction noted, but non-fuel costs increased by 14.7% • Liquidity: Strong cash position with 208.2 billion rupees in free cash • Capacity Growth Target: 10-12% increase in FY 2025
Strategic Initiatives • Quarterly Focus: No annual guidance on spread; emphasis on quarterly capacity and revenue • New Business Class: Planned rollout before year-end, responding to consumer demand • Pilot Fatigue Norms: Under legal review
International Operations • International Contribution: Approximately 27% in ASK and 20-25% in revenue • Future Goals: Aim for 30% international operations with wide-body aircraft
Fleet and Route Strategy • Fleet Expansion: Open to additional ATR aircraft orders • Regional Routes: Important for feeder traffic despite low revenue contribution
Market Trends and Customer Insights • Yield Trends: Monitoring yield and load factor trends without specific guidance • Foreign Traveler Share: Accounts for 25-27% of ASKs, with growth expected from international network expansion
Conclusion • Achievements: Highlighted successes in FY 2024 and plans for continued growth and customer satisfaction.
Summary of InterGlobe Aviation Limited Earnings Call
• Date of Submission: February 8, 2024 • Earnings Call Date: February 2, 2024 • Financial Results Discussed: • Quarter ending December 31, 2023 • Nine months ending December 31, 2023 • Regulatory Compliance: • Submitted to National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited • Compliance with SEBI regulations • Document Signatory: Neerja Sharma, Company Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer