Interim Results
Ryanair Holdings PLC
5 November 2001
RYANAIR BEATS MARKET EXPECTATIONS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPT 2001
TRAFFIC GROWS BY 37%, PROFITS RISE BY 39%
Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline today announced sharply higher
results for the half year ended 30th Sept 2001. Passenger traffic grew by 37%
to 5.3 million passengers, load factors rose to 77% (84% if the no show
passengers are included as they are by other low fare airlines). Average
yields declined during the period by 6%, a fall that was slightly lower than
the 8% decline during the first quarter. Another strong performance by
ancillary revenues (up 35%), resulting in total revenue growth of 29% to Euro
344.2m.
Summary Table of Results (Irish GAAP) - in Euro's
Half Year Ended Sept 30, 2001 Sept 30, 2000 % Increase
Passengers 5.3m 3.9m 37%
Load factor actual 77% 74% 4%
Load Factor (incl no shows) 84% 80% 5%
Revenue Euro344.2m Euro265.9m 29%
Profit after tax Euro88.0m Euro63.4m 39%
Basic EPS (Euro Cent) 24.31 18.08 34%
Costs continued to be tightly controlled, particularly marketing and
distribution costs which have declined by 30% (despite 37% volume growth)
thanks to the successful development of RYANAIR.COM, Europe's biggest travel
website. Total operating costs increased at a lower rate than revenues
despite the launch of 13 new routes including our first European base at
Brussels Charleroi. Unlike other carriers, operating margins increased from
28% to 29% for the half year, whilst net margins also increased from 23.8% to
25.6%. Profit after tax has risen sharply by 39% to Euro88m. Earnings per
share grew by 34% to 24.31 cent per share.
Announcing these results, Ryanair's Chief Executive, Michael O'Leary said:
'This is a great set of results bearing in mind that the half year covers both
the foot and mouth outbreak in the UK at the beginning, and the tragic events
of 11 September in the U.S. at the end, both of which negatively impacted air
travel in Europe. This disciplined profit growth again highlights the
difference between Ryanair and other European low fare carriers. Ryanair is
continuing to grow at a faster rate than them and both our profits and our
margins continue to rise, even in extremely adverse market conditions.
'Over the past six months Ryanair has put five new 737-800 aircraft into
service, launched our first Continental European base (seven routes) at
Brussels Charleroi, and opened six new low fare routes from London Stansted.
In August we started services on the Dublin-Edinburgh route. Ryanair's entry
in to all of these markets has led to substantial savings for consumers, and
high load factors which exceeded our forecasts. Our continued obsessive cost
management has meant that despite significant - and expected - declines in
average fares, Ryanair continues to grow with stable margins and increased
profitability.
'Obviously the tragic events of the 11th September ('9/11') last have had a
traumatic impact on the airline business. They had little impact on these
half year numbers as they occurred at the end of the period. Ryanair
responded energetically in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 by lowering air
fares, increasing their availability, and leading the campaign within Europe
to maintain consumer confidence in, and stimulate demand for great value air
travel.
'As usual many of Europe's flag carrier airlines have used the tragic events
of 9/11 as an excuse to cover their continuing losses. Many of these airlines
were loss making well before the 11th September, and will continue to be so
long into the future. These airlines were not grounded (as our American
colleagues were) and their European operations continued without disruption.
Whilst there was a decline in bookings in the immediate aftermath of the 11th
September, this was rapidly made up by Ryanair and those other airlines who
lowered fares and stimulated bookings. In contrast many of Europe's flag
carrier airlines tried to maintain their ridiculously high air fares and
consequently their forward bookings declined and their first solution has been
to stick out the begging bowl for more State subsidies.
'Ryanair supports the policy of Commissioner de Palacio and the EU to prevent
these 'basket cases' receiving more State aid. The notion (for example) that
Sabena, having lost money for 39 of the last 40 years, can suddenly be
restored to viability with one more tranche of State aid is a fantasy.
Following Ryanair's successful entry into the Belgian market, Belgian
consumers now have a choice and low fares. More than 1 million of them will
fly with Ryanair in our first 12 months there and in a recent survey in 'Le
Soir' newspaper, Belgian consumers voted Ryanair their favourite airline in
Belgium.
'The 11th September has highlighted significant opportunities for Ryanair.
Many of our competitors are now withdrawing from routes where they previously
competed with us. These include British Airways, Alitalia and Aer Lingus.
Both Lufthansa and SAS have announced their intention to pull out of Stansted
altogether. We are also working on exciting opportunities for further cost
reduction. Aircraft prices have declined and we expect this to continue.
Airport, maintenance and handling contracts are presently being renegotiated
and we expect to achieve efficiencies from these suppliers in return for
delivering increased growth. In this negative environment in Europe, Ryanair
is now being courted by many more airports, some of whom would never have
talked to us prior to 9/11.
'As these results indicate and as we said in our recent statement, our
business so far has not been materially effected by the events of the 11th
September. Looking forward to the third and fourth quarters we expect that
the reduction in average air fares will be somewhat higher than budgeted,
however we equally expect to make up for much of this yield erosion with cost
reductions and increased traffic volumes as we take market share from
competitors.
'Our objective over the coming months will be to retain our disciplined growth
and our focus on cost reduction. In any fare war or recession, the lowest
cost provider will always prevail. This is as true of Southwest Airlines as
it is of Wal-Mart in the United States, and we believe that Ryanair is
similarly positioned in Europe for growth and profitability, as long as there
are no further untoward terrorist events (which might have a short term impact
on traffic).
'Ryanair remains comfortable with our current trading which (in the aftermath
of 9/11) is characterised by lower average fares, but higher traffic flows,
and we continue to see no reason why Ryanair will not continue to perform in
line with the current general consensus range of analyst forecasts for the
remainder of the fiscal year.'
ENDS.
For results and further information please contact:
Howard Millar Pauline McAlester
Ryanair Holdings Plc Murray Consultants
www.Ryanair.com Tel: 353-1-8121212 Tel: 353-1-6633332
Certain of the information included in this release is forward looking and is
subject to important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially. It is not reasonably possible to itemise all of the many
factors and specific events that could affect the outlook and results of an
airline operating in the European economy. Among the factors that are subject
to change and could significantly impact Ryanair's expected results are the
airline pricing environment, fuel costs, competition from new and existing
carriers, market prices for replacement aircraft, costs associated with
environmental, safety and security measures, actions of the Irish, U.K.,
European Union ('EU') and other governments and their respective regulatory
agencies, fluctuations in currency exchange rates and interest rates, airport
access and charges, labour relations, the economic environment of the airline
industry, the general economic environment in Ireland, the UK and Continental
Europe, the general willingness of passengers to travel and other economics,
social and political factors.
Ryanair is Europe's largest low fares airline with 56 low fare routes across
12 countries. Ryanair has a fleet of 36 Boeing 737's, and firm orders for up
to a further 13 new 737-800's which will be delivered over the next 2 years.
Ryanair currently employs a team of 1,600 people and will carry over 9 million
scheduled passengers in the current year. www.RYANAIR.COM was launched in
January 2000 and is already Europe's largest travel website.
Ryanair Holdings plc and
Subsidiaries
Consolidated Profit and Loss Accounts
in accordance with UK and Irish GAAP
(unaudited)
Quarter Quarter Half Half
Year Year
ended ended ended ended
Sept 30, Sept 30, Sept 30, Sept 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000
Operating Revenues
Scheduled revenues 171,947 134,606 306,492 237,874
Ancillary revenues 21,436 16,272 37,735 28,045
Total operating
revenues
-continuing operations 193,383 150,878 344,227 265,919
Operating expenses
Staff 19,542 15,720 38,373 30,542
costs
Depreciation and 14,478 13,504 30,150 26,794
amortisation
Other operating
expenses
Fuel & Oil 27,890 16,898 54,244 30,268
Maintenance, materials 6,809 5,660 14,109 10,758
and repairs
Marketing and 3,264 4,644 9,410 15,681
distribution costs
Aircraft 1,006 2,634 3,879 5,078
rentals
Route 12,946 10,286 24,456 18,482
charges
Airport and 23,170 18,456 44,847 33,662
Handling charges
Other 12,021 10,134 23,741 19,446
Total operating 121,126 97,936 243,209 190,711
expenses
Operating profit - continuing 72,257 52,942 101,018 75,208
operations
Other income/
(expenses)
Interest receivable and 7,412 5,081 12,623 8,392
similar income
Interest payable and (4,586) (2,666) (9,151) (4,381)
similar charges
Foreign exchange (losses) (643) 787 (2,581) (354)
/gains
Gains on disposal of 519 526
fixed assets - -
Total other income/ 2,702 3,202 1,417 3,657
(expenses)
Profit on ordinary
activities
before taxation 74,959 56,144 102,435 78,865
Tax on profit on ordinary (10,138) (10,872) (14,397) (15,506)
activities
Profit for the 64,821 45,272 88,038 63,359
period
Earnings per ordinary
share
-Basic(Euro
cent) 17.90 12.91 24.31 18.08
-Diluted(Euro
cent) 17.66 12.91 23.97 17.87
Number of ordinary shares(in
000's)*
-Basic 362,142 350,570 362,098 350,412
-Diluted 367,132 354,800 367,314 354,640
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Ryanair Holdings plc and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets in accordance
with UK and Irish GAAP
September March 31,
30,
2001 2000
Euro'000 Euro'000
(unaudited)
Fixed assets
Tangible 641,535 613,591
assets
Financial - 36
assets
Total fixed 641,535 613,627
assets
Current
Assets
Cash and liquid 708,686 626,720
resources
Accounts 8,687 8,695
receivable
Other assets 14,049 12,235
Inventories 17,029 15,975
Total current 748,451 663,625
assets
Total assets 1,389,986 1,277,252
Current
liabilities
Accounts payable 39,864 29,998
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 159,774 139,406
Current maturities of long term debt 27,569 27,994
Short term 7,748 5,078
borrowings
Total current 234,955 202,476
liabilities
Other
liabilities
Provisions for liabilities and charges 36,788 30,122
Long term 360,189 374,756
debt
396,977 404,878
Shareholders' funds
- equity
Called - up share 9,197 9,194
capital
Share premium 371,964 371,849
account
Profit and loss 376,893 288,855
account
Shareholders' funds 758,054 669,898
- equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' funds 1,389,986 1,277,252
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Ryanair Holdings plc and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Cashflow Statements in accordance
with UK and Irish GAAP (unaudited)
Half Year Half Year
ended ended
Sept 30, Sept 30,
2001 2000
Euro'000 Euro'000
Net cash inflow from operating activities 153,201 117,147
Returns on investments and servicing of finance 2,442 3,554
Taxation (3,940) (12,096)
Capital expenditure(including aircraft deposits) (57,532) (176,363)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) before financing
and use of liquid resources 94,171 (67,758)
Financing (14,875) 137,576
(Increase) in liquid resources (100,034) (72,360)
(Decrease) in cash (20,738) (2,542)
Analysis of movement in liquid resources
Liquid resources at beginning of year 564,782 334,149
Increase in period 100,034 72,360
Liquid resources at end of period 664,816 406,509
Analysis of movement in cash
At beginning of year 56,860 17,319
Net cash outflow (20,738) (2,542)
Net cash at end of period 36,122 14,777
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Ryanair Holdings plc and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Shareholders' Funds - Equity
in accordance with UK and Irish
GAAP(unaudited)
Share Profit
Ordinary premium and
loss
shares account Total
account
Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro Euro
'000 '000
Balance at April 1, 9,194 371,849 288,855 669,898
2001
Issue of ordinary equity 3 115 - 118
shares
Profit for the - - 88,038 88,038
period
Balance at September 30, 9,197 371,964 376,893 758,054
2001
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Ryanair Holdings plc and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Profit and Loss
Accounts in accordance with US
GAAP (unaudited)
Quarter Quarter Half Half
Year Year
ended ended ended ended
Sept 30, Sept 30, Sept 30, Sept 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000
Scheduled revenues 171,947 134,606 306,492 237,874
Ancillary revenues 21,436 16,272 37,735 28,045
Total operating
revenues
-continuing 193,383 150,878 344,227 265,919
operations
Operating expenses
Staff 19,341 15,570 37,971 30,193
costs
Depreciation and 14,478 13,308 30,150 26,308
amortisation
Other operating
expenses
Fuel & 27,890 16,898 54,244 30,268
Oil
Maintenance, materials 6,809 5,660 14,109 10,758
and repairs
Marketing and 3,264 4,644 9,410 15,681
distribution costs
Aircraft 1,006 2,634 3,879 5,078
rentals
Route 12,946 10,286 24,456 18,482
charges
Airport and 23,170 18,456 44,847 33,662
Handling charges
Other 11,999 10,112 23,697 19,402
Total operating 120,903 97,568 242,763 189,832
expenses
Operating profit - 72,480 53,310 101,464 76,087
continuing operations
Other income/
(expenses)
Interest receivable and 7,412 5,081 12,623 8,392
similar income
Interest payable and (4,586) (2,666) (9,151) (4,381)
similar charges
Foreign exchange (643) (146) (2,581) 1,185
(losses)/gains
Gains on disposal of 519 - 526
fixed assets -
Total other income/ 2,702 2,269 1,417 5,196
(expenses)
Profit on ordinary
activities
before taxation 75,182 55,579 102,881 81,283
Tax on profit on (10,155) (10,674) (14,431) (15,991)
ordinary activities
Net Income 65,027 44,905 88,450 65,292
Net Income per ADS *
-Basic(Euro
cent) 89.78 64.05 122.14 93.16
-Diluted(Euro
cent) 88.56 63.28 120.40 92.05
Weighted Average number of
shares*
-Basic 362,142 350,570 362,098 350,412
-Diluted 367,132 354,800 367,314 354,640
*Each ADS represents five
ordinary shares
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Ryanair Holdings plc and Subsidiaries
Summary of significant differences between UK, Irish and
US generally accepted accounting principles (unaudited)
(A) Net income under US GAAP
Quarter Half
ended Year
ended
Sept Sept Sept Sept
30, 30, 30, 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
Euro Euro Euro Euro
000 000 '000 '000
Profit as reported in the consolidated
profit and loss accounts in accordance with
UK and Irish GAAP 64,821 45,272 88,038 63,359
Adjustments
Pension 85 70 170 128
Unrealised gains/(losses) on forward - (933) - 1,539
exchange contracts
Employment grants 116 80 232 221
Basis of accounting for August 1996 - 127 - 307
transaction
Basis of accounting for aircraft acquired from - 69 - 179
Northill Limited
Darley Investments Limited 22 22 44 44
Tax effect of adjustments (17) 198 (34) (485)
Net income under US GAAP 65,027 44,905 88,450 65,292
(B) Consolidated Cashflow Statements in accordance
with US GAAP
Half
Year
ended
Sept Sept
30, 30,
2001 2000
Euro Euro
'000 '000
Cash inflow from operating activities 151,703 108,604
Cash inflow/(outflow) from investing 18,274 (252,603)
activities
Cash (outflow)/ inflow from financial (12,205) 137,875
activities
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash 157,772 (6,124)
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of 389,059 121,430
year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 546,831 115,306
Cash and cash equivalents under US GAAP 546,831 115,306
Deposits with a maturity of between three and 161,855 310,059
six months
Cash and liquid resources under UK and Irish 708,686 425,365
GAAP
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Ryanair Holdings plc and Subsidiaries
Summary of significant differences between UK, Irish
and US generally accepted accounting principles
(unaudited)
(C) Shareholders' funds - equity
Sept Sept
30, 30,
2001 2000
Euro Euro
'000 '000
Shareholders' equity as reported in the
consolidated balance
sheets (UK and Irish GAAP) 758,054 505,227
Adjustments:
Pension 1,833 1,051
Unrealised gains/(losses) on forward 4,189 (1,075)
exchange contracts
Employment grants (701) (1,113)
Basis of accounting for August 1996 - (1,224)
transactions
Darley Investments Limited (371) (459)
Investments - 885
Unrealised gains on derivative financial 439 -
instruments
Tax effect of adjustments (638) 748
Shareholders' equity as adjusted to accord 762,805 504,040
with US GAAP
Opening shareholders' equity under US 674,386 439,340
GAAP
Comprehensive Income adjustments
Investments (588) (1,103)
Unrealised gains on derivative financial 439 -
instruments
(149) (1,103)
Net income in accordance with US GAAP 88,450 65,292
Stock issued for cash 118 511
Closing shareholders' equity under US 762,805 504,040
GAAP
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Ryanair Holdings plc
Management Discussion and Analysis of Results
Half Year ended September 30,2001 - Summary
Profit after tax has increased by 39% to Euro88.0m, compared to Euro63.4m in
the previous half year ended September 30, 2000. Total Operating Revenues grew
by 29% to Euro344.2m whilst passengers numbers have increased by 37% to 5.3m
reflecting growth in our existing route network, and the successful launch of
13 new routes which were offset by a reduction in average fares.
Ancillary Revenue grew by 35% to Euro37.7m, slightly less than the growth in
passenger numbers, arising from a reduction in the level of seat capacity
allocated to the Charter programme compared to last year. Income generated
from ancillary activities on Ryanair.com and included in Ancillary Revenue has
grown strongly in the period to Euro4.9m.
Total Operating Expenses increased by 28% to Euro243.2m due to the increased
level of activity, and the increased costs, primarily staff, fuel and airport
& handing costs associated with the growth of the airline. Direct bookings
have increased from an average of 60% in 2000 to 96% in the six months ended
September 2001 giving rise to continued savings in Marketing & Distribution
costs. Operating margins have as a result increased by 1% to 29% in the six
months over the corresponding period last year and Operating Profits have
risen by 34% to Euro101.0m. Profit before Tax has increased by 30% to Euro
102.4m. The effective Corporation Tax rate for the period was 14% compared to
20% for the previous six months. For the reasons outlined Net Margin has
increased from 23.8% to 25.6% in the period.
Balance Sheet
Cash and Liquid Resources have increased by Euro82.0m from Euro626.7m at March
31, 2001 to Euro708.7m at September 30, 2001, reflecting the increased cash
flows from the profitable trading performance during the period. The Company
incurred capital expenditure of Euro58.2m mainly on aircraft deposits, while
Total Debt declined as a result of loan repayments of Euro15.0m.
Shareholder's Funds at September 30, 2001 have increased to Euro758.1m,
compared to Euro669.9m at March 31, 2001.
Detailed Discussion and Analysis - Half Year ended September 30, 2001
Profit after tax has increased by 39% to Euro88.0m driven by strong growth in
passenger volumes and continued tight cost control and as a result Operating
margins have increased by 1% to 29%. Operating Profit increased by 34% to Euro
101.0m compared to the half year ended September 30, 2000.
Total Operating Revenues increased by 29% to Euro344.2m whilst passenger
volumes increased by 37% to 5.3m.
Scheduled Passenger Revenues increased by 29% to Euro306.5m primarily due to
increased passenger numbers on new and existing routes, offset by a reduction
in average fares.
Ancillary Revenues increased by 35% to Euro37.7m, which is slightly lower than
the growth in passenger volumes, and reflects the increase in the level of car
hire rentals, other ancillary products, and internet-related revenues, offset
by a reduction in Charter revenues due to the continued focus on the scheduled
operation.
Total Operating Expenses increased by 28% to Euro243.2m due to the increased
level of activity, and the increased costs primarily staff, fuel and airport &
handling costs associated with the growth of the airline.
Staff costs have increased by 26% to Euro38.4m. This increase reflects a 6%
increase in average employee numbers to 1,552. Pilots, who earn a higher than
the average salary, accounted for 63% of the increase in employment. The
increase in the level of activity has also resulted in an increase in the
level of productivity based pay for both pilots and Inflight crew. Staff costs
also rose due to the impact of pay increases granted which were between 3% to
7.5%.
Depreciation and Amortisation increased by 13% to Euro30.2m due to an increase
in the number of aircraft owned from 31 to 36 and the amortisation of
capitalised maintenance costs offset by savings due to the increase in the
number of aircraft fully depreciated.
Fuel costs rose by 79% to Euro54.2m due to a 24% increase in the number of
sectors flown, an increase in the average sector length, and an increase in
the average cost per gallon of fuel.
Maintenance costs increased by 31% to Euro14.1m reflecting an increase in the
size of the fleet operated, an increase in the number of flight hours and the
increased line maintenance costs due to the continued expansion of our
Stansted base.
Marketing and Distribution Costs decreased by 40% to Euro9.4m due to a
combination of, an increase in the level of direct bookings, the termination
of the distribution agreement with Galileo on August 1, 2000, partly offset by
a higher spend on the promotion of 13 new routes.
Aircraft Rental Costs decreased by Euro1.2m to Euro3.9m reflecting the
increased size of the fleet and the reduced need to rent additional seat
capacity during the period.
Route Charges increased by 32% to Euro24.5m due to an increase in the number
sectors flown, an increase in the average sector length and an increase in the
basic unit cost in some countries.
Airport and Handling Charges increased by 33% to Euro44.8m due to an increase
in the number of passengers flown, the impact of increased airport and
handling charges on some existing routes, offset by lower charges on our new
European routes.
Other Expenses increased by 22% to Euro23.7m, which is less than the growth in
ancillary revenues due to improved margins on some products and the
achievement of increased commissions(without a corresponding cost) from
internet related products.
Operating Profits have increased by 34% to Euro101.0m due to the reasons
outlined above.
Interest Receivable increased by Euro4.2m to Euro12.6m reflecting the strong
growth in cash resources arising from the profitable trading performance
during the period and the receipt of proceeds from the secondary offering in
February 2001. Interest Payable increased by Euro4.8m to Euro9.2m due to the
increased level of debt arising from the acquisition of five new aircraft.
Gains on disposal of assets consist mainly of the profit on the sale of the
remaining shares held in a publicly quoted airline network provider.
Taxation has declined in the period by Euro1.1m to Euro14.4m due mainly to
decline in the headline rate of Corporation Tax in Ireland.
The Company's Balance Sheet continues to benefit from the strong growth in
profits. Tangible fixed assets increased to Euro641.5m from Euro613.6m
principally as a result of the payment of deposits for the remaining 13
confirmed deliveries. The Company generated cash from operating activities of
Euro153.2m, which funded the payment of all capital expenditure and aircraft
deposits, and in turn resulted in cash and liquid resources increasing by Euro
82.0m in the period to Euro708.7m. Total Debt has declined since March 31,
2001 to Euro387.8m due to loan repayments made of Euro15.0m.Shareholder's
Funds at September 30, 2001 have increased to Euro758.1m compared to Euro
669.9m at March 31, 2001.
Detailed Discussion and Analysis - Quarter Ended September 30, 2001
Profit after tax has increased by 43% to Euro64.8m driven by strong growth in
passenger volumes and continued tight cost control. Operating margins have, as
a result, increased by 2% to 37%. Operating Profit increased by 36% to Euro
72.3m compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2000 whilst Profit before
tax increased by 34%.
Total Operating Revenues increased by 28% to Euro193.4m whilst passenger
volumes increased by 33% to 2.9m.
Scheduled Passenger Revenues increased by 28% to Euro171.9m, reflecting the
increase in passenger volumes arising from the successful launch of 13 new
routes and extra capacity on existing routes. Furthermore, the success of
Ryanair.com continued to generate substantial savings which were passed on to
passengers in the form of lower than average fares, and in turn these fares
further stimulated passenger volumes.
Ancillary Revenues increased by 32% to Euro21.4m, which is slightly lower than
the growth in passenger volumes, arising from a reduction in seat capacity
allocated to the Charter programme compared to last year due to the continued
focus on the scheduled operation. Income generated from Ryanair.com has grown
strongly to Euro3.3m in Quarter 2.
Total Operating Expenses increased by 24% to Euro121.1m due to the increased
level of activity, and the increased costs primarily staff, fuel and airport &
handling costs associated with the growth of the airline.
Staff costs have increased by 24% to Euro19.5m. This increase reflects a 4%
increase in average employee numbers to 1,564. Pilots, who earn higher than
the average salary, accounted for 67% of the increase in employment. The
increase in the level of activity has also resulted in an increase in the
level of productivity based pay for both pilots and Inflight crew. Furthermore
staff costs rose due to the impact of pay increases granted which were between
3% to 7.5%.
Depreciation and Amortisation increased by 7% to Euro14.4m due to an increase
in the number of aircraft owned from 31 to 36 and the amortisation of
capitalised maintenance costs, offset by savings arising from the increase in
the number of fully depreciated aircraft.
Fuel costs rose by 65% to Euro27.9m due to a 21% increase in the number of
hours flown, a 30% increase in the average US$ cost per gallon of fuel and the
adverse impact of the strengthening of the US dollar to the Euro, offset by an
improvement in fuel burn due to the increase in 737-800 fleet(more efficient
engines) as a percentage of the total fleet.
Maintenance costs increased by 20% to Euro6.8m reflecting an increase in the
size of the fleet operated, an increase in the number of flight hours, and the
increased line maintenance costs due to the continued expansion of our
Stansted base.
Marketing and Distribution Costs decreased by 30% to Euro3.2m due to a
combination of, an increase in the level of direct bookings via the internet,
the termination of the distribution agreement with Galileo in August 2000,
offset by increased marketing and advertising costs associated with the launch
of fourteen new routes.
Aircraft Rental Costs declined by Euro1.6m to Euro1.0m reflecting the reduced
requirement to rent additional seat capacity arising from the delivery of the
new 737-800 aircraft and a reduction in the charter programme.
Route Charges increased by 26% to Euro12.9m due to an increase in the basic
unit rate in some countries, an increase in the number of sectors flown, and
an increase in the average sector length.
Airport and Handling Charges increased by 26% to Euro23.2m due to an increase
in the number of passengers flown, and the impact of increased handling
charges at Stansted airports, offset by lower charges on our new European
routes.
Other Expenses increased by 19% to Euro12.0m, which is less than the growth in
ancillary revenues reflecting improved margins on some new and existing
products.
Operating Profits have increased by 36% to Euro72.3m due to the reasons
outlined above.
Interest Receivable increased by Euro2.3m to Euro7.4m reflecting the strong
growth in cash resources arising from the profitable trading performance.
Interest Payable increased by Euro1.9m to Euro4.6m due to the increased level
of debt arising from the acquisition of five new aircraft.
Gains on disposal of assets represents the profit on the sale of the remaining
shares held in a publicly quoted airline network provider.
Taxation declined in the quarter by Euro0.8m to Euro10.1m due to the
reduction in the headline rate of Corporation Tax in Ireland
Notes to the Financial Statements
1. Accounting Policies
With effect from April 1,2001 Ryanair adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards no. 133, 'Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments
and Hedging Activities'(SFAS no. 133), as amended. Ryanair has not recorded
any cumulative adjustment to earnings as a result of the implementation of the
SFAS no. 133. All other accounting policies followed in the preparation of
these consolidated financial statements for half year ended September 30, 2001
are consistent with those set out in the Annual Report for the year ended
March 31,2001.
2. Approval of the Financial Statements
The Audit Committee approved the consolidated financial statements for the
Quarter and Half Year ended September 30, 2001 on November 1, 2001.
3. Generally Accepted Accounting Policies
The Management Discussion and Analysis of Results for the Quarter and Half
Year ended September 30, 2001 are based on the results reported under Irish
and UK GAAP.
Independent review report to Ryanair Holdings plc
Introduction
We have been instructed by the company to review the financial information set
out on pages 1 to 7 and we have read the other information contained in the
interim report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements
or material inconsistencies with the financial information.
Directors' responsibilities
The interim report, including the financial information contained therein, is
the responsibility of, and has been approved by the directors. The Listing
Rules of the Irish Stock Exchange require that the accounting policies and
presentation applied to the interim figures should be consistent with those
applied in preparing the preceding annual accounts except where any changes,
and the reasons for them, are disclosed.
Review work performed
We conducted our review in accordance with guidance contained in Bulletin 1999
/4 issued by the Auditing Practices Board. A review consists principally of
making enquiries of management and applying analytical procedures to the
financial information and underlying financial data and based thereon,
assessing whether the accounting policies and presentation have been
consistently applied unless otherwise disclosed. A review excludes audit
procedures such as tests of controls and verification of assets, liabilities
and transactions. It is substantially less in scope than an audit performed in
accordance with Auditing Standards and therefore provides a lower level of
assurance than an audit. Accordingly we do not express an audit opinion on
the financial information.
Review conclusion
On the basis of our review we are not aware of any material modifications that
should be made to the financial information as presented for the six months
ended 30 September 2001.
KPMG
Chartered Accountants
1 November 2001