EX-99.1 2 d585948dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and

for the Six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Index

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position

     3  

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

     5  

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

     7  

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows

     9  

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

     11  

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

     Notes      June 30,
2018
     December 31,
2017
 
            (Unaudited)      (Audited)  

Assets

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

     8      $ 397,452      $ 508,982  

Restricted cash

     8        5,237        5,465  

Accounts receivable, net of expected credit losses

     9        330,978        340,376  

Accounts receivable from related parties

     10        16,501        17,204  

Expendable spare parts and supplies, net of provision for obsolescence

        93,073        97,248  

Prepaid expenses

        106,581        99,757  

Deposits and other assets

     11        171,042        201,984  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

        1,120,864        1,271,016  

Non–current assets:

        

Available–for–sale securities

        —          55  

Deposits and other assets

     11        137,651        116,345  

Accounts receivable, net of expected credit losses

     9        208,531        140,416  

Intangible assets

        435,420        426,579  

Deferred tax assets

        30,787        25,969  

Property and equipment, net

     12        5,215,321        4,881,016  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non–current assets

        6,027,710        5,590,380  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

      $ 7,148,574      $ 6,861,396  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

     Notes    As of
June 30,
2018
    As of
December 31,
2017
 
          (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

Liabilities and equity

       

Current liabilities:

       

Short-term borrowings and current portion of

long–term debt

   13    $ 579,369     $ 572,072  

Accounts payable

        649,473       526,964  

Accounts payable to related parties

   10      3,683       7,187  

Accrued expenses

        207,412       186,657  

Provisions for legal claims

   21      9,526       11,720  

Provisions for return conditions

        12,540       19,093  

Employee benefits

        39,542       38,706  

Air traffic liability

        510,088       454,018  

Frequent flyer deferred revenue

   3      181,467       85,207  

Other liabilities

        1,192       9,415  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        2,194,292       1,911,039  

Noncurrent liabilities:

       

Long–term debt

   13      3,355,033       3,180,041  

Accounts payable

        5,825       5,084  

Provisions for return conditions

        117,019       144,099  

Employee benefits

        125,557       135,640  

Deferred tax liabilities

        17,108       25,814  

Frequent flyer deferred revenue

   3      222,748       104,786  

Other liabilities

        72,794       15,193  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non–current liabilities

        3,916,082       3,610,657  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

        6,110,374       5,521,696  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity:

       

Common stock

        82,600       82,600  

Preferred stock

        42,023       42,023  

Additional paid–in capital on common stock

        234,567       234,567  

Additional paid–in capital on preferred stock

        469,273       469,273  

Retained earnings

        321,741       528,805  

Revaluation and other reserves

        58,382       58,382  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

        1,208,586       1,415,650  

Non–controlling interest

        (170,386     (75,950
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

        1,038,200       1,339,700  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

      $ 7,148,574     $ 6,861,396  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

(In USD thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

 

          For the six months ended June 30,  
     Notes    2018     2017  
          (Unaudited)  

Operating revenue:

       

Passenger

      $ 1,964,407     $ 1,737,413  

Cargo and other

        403,254       422,340  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

   4      2,367,661       2,159,753  

Operating expenses:

       

Flight operations

        96,676       28,655  

Aircraft fuel

        573,953       458,051  

Ground operations

        227,730       226,908  

Aircraft rentals

        130,551       155,760  

Passenger services

        91,188       83,846  

Maintenance and repairs

        88,923       141,811  

Air traffic

        132,910       120,976  

Sales and marketing

        270,924       258,626  

General, administrative and other

        105,093       79,517  

Salaries, wages and benefits

        388,761       333,676  

Depreciation and amortization

        164,161       141,172  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

        2,270,870       2,028,998  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit

        96,791       130,755  

Interest expense

        (107,003     (85,063

Interest income

        4,474       4,032  

Derivative instruments

        (469     2,019  

Foreign exchange

   6      (22,087     (2,944
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) before income tax

        (28,294     48,799  

Income tax expense – current

        (17,216     (20,585

Income tax expense – deferred

        13,538       2,949  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income tax expense

   20      (3,678     (17,636
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net profit (loss) for the period

      $ (31,972   $ 31,163  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

(In USD thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

 

          For the six months ended June 30,  
     Notes    2018     2017  
          (Unaudited)  

Net (loss) profit for the period

      $ (31,972   $ 31,163  

Other comprehensive income (loss):

       

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in future periods:

   15     

Actuarial gains/ (loss)

        1,028       (31,677

Income tax

        (6     (178
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        1,022       (31,855

Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss in future periods:

       

Effective portion of changes in fair value of hedging instruments

   15      12,173       (17,396

Net change in fair value of financial assets with changes in OCI

        (570     231  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        11,603       (17,165
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of income tax

        12,625       (49,020
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss for the period, net of income tax

        (19,347     (17,857

Profit (loss) attributable to:

       

Equity holders of the parent

        (42,551     9,995  

Non–controlling interest

        10,579       21,168  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net profit (loss)

        (31,972     31,163  

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:

       

Equity holders of the parent

        (29,926     (39,025
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non–controlling interest

        10,579       21,168  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

      $ (19,347   $ (17,857
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic (loss) earnings per share

   14     

Common stock

      $ (0.04   $ 0.01  

Preferred stock

      $ (0.04   $ 0.01  

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

(In USD thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

 

        For the six months ended June 30, 2018  
        Common stock     Preferred stock     Additional paid-in capital                                
    Notes   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Common
stock
    Preferred
stock
    Revaluation
and other
reserves
    Retained
earnings
and OCI
reserves
    Equity
attributable to
equity holders
of the parent
    Non-
controlling
interest
    Total
equity
 

Balance at December 31, 2017 (audited)

      660,800,003     $ 82,600       336,187,285     $ 42,023     $ 234,567     $ 469,273     $ 58,382     $ 528,805     $ 1,415,650     $ (75,950   $ 1,339,700  

Adoption adjustment IFRS 15, IFRS 9, net of tax

  3     —         —         —         —         —         —         —         (141,591     (141,591     (57,958     (199,549
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted balance at January 1, 2018

      660,800,003     $ 82,600       336,187,285     $ 42,023     $ 234,567     $ 469,273     $ 58,382     $ 387.214     $ 1.274.060     $ (133,908   $ 1.140.151  

Net loss

      —         —         —         —         —         —         —         (42,551     (42,551     10,579       (31,972

Other comprehensive income for the period

  15     —         —         —         —         —         —         —         12,586       12,586       39       12,625  

Dividends decreed

  24     —         —         —         —         —         —         —         (35,508     (35,508     (47,096     (82,604
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2018 (unaudited)

      660,800,003     $ 82,600       336,187,285     $ 42,023     $ 234,567     $ 469,273     $ 58,382     $ 321,741     $ 1,208,586     $ (170,386   $ 1,038,200  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

(In USD thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

 

          For the six months ended June 30, 2017  
          Common stock     Preferred stock     Additional paid-in capital           Equity
attributable to
equity holders
of the parent
    Non-
Controlling
interest
       
    Notes     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Common
stock
    Preferred
stock
    Revaluation
and other
reserves
    Retained
earnings
and OCI
reserves
    Total
equity
 

Balance at December 31, 2016 (audited)

      660,800,003     $ 82,600       336,187,285     $ 42,023     $ 234,567     $ 469,273     $ 27,365     $ 544,681     $ 1,400,509     $ 19,752     $ 1,420,261  

Net profit

      —         —         —         —         —         —         —         9,995       9,995       21,168       31,163  

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period

    15       —         —         —         —         —         —         —         (49,020     (49,020     —         (49,020

Dividends decreed

    24       —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         (24,150     (24,150
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2017 (unaudited)

      660,800,003     $ 82,600       336,187,285     $ 42,023     $ 234,567     $ 469,273     $ 27,365     $ 505,656     $ 1,361,484     $ 16,770     $ 1,378,254  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

            For the six months ended June 30,  
     Notes      2018     2017  

Cash flows from operating activities:

       

Net (loss) profit for the period

      $ (31,972     31,163  

Adjustments for:

       

Provision for impairment of expected credit losses

     9        1,934       2,133  

Provision for inventory obsolescence

        102       3,678  

(Recovery) provisions for return conditions, net

        (32,096     1,592  

(Recovery) provisions for legal claims, net

     21        1,892       (7,666

Depreciation and amortization

        164,161       141,172  

Share-based payment (income) expense

        —         1,000  

(Gains) Loss on disposal of assets

        (14,852     3,385  

Fair value adjustment of financial instruments

        (46     (752

Interest income

        (4,474     (4,032

Interest expense

        107,003       85,063  

Deferred tax

     20        (13,538     (2,949

Current tax

     20        17,216       20,585  

Currency translation adjustment

        (19,112     2,944  

Changes in:

       

Accounts receivable

        (43,257     (20,092

Expendable spare parts and supplies

        4,073       (16,915

Prepaid expenses

        (6,766     (11,976

Deposits and other assets

        32,174       21,518  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

        125,903       33,620  

Air traffic liability

        (25,872     105,504  

Frequent flyer deferred revenue

        96,260       —    

Provision for return conditions

        (1,232     (3,452

Employee benefits

        (18,936     (8,484

Income tax paid

        (22,165     (19,633
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

        312,616       357,406  

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

           

For the six months ended June 30,

 
     Notes      2018     2017  

Cash flows from investing activities:

       

Available-for-sale securities

        —         85  

Restricted cash

        323       (635

Interest received

        4,838       3,047  

Advance payments on aircraft purchase contracts

     12        (96,252     (70,884

Acquisition of property and equipment

        (171,858     (129,745

Investment in certificates of bank deposits

        (10,036     (14,589

Acquisition of intangible assets

        (22,906     (11,988

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

        101,859       32,891  

Acquisition of investments

        (1     427  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

        (194,033     (191,391

Cash flows from financing activities:

       

Proceeds from loans and borrowings

     13        144,820       28,200  

Repayments of loans and borrowings

     13        (207,708     (155,515

Dividends paid

     24        (8,378     —    

Dividends paid to minority shareholding

     24        (47,096     (24,150

Interest paid

        (99,012     (76,949
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

        (217,374     (228,414

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

        (98,791     (62,399

Net foreign exchange difference

        (12,739     (4,871

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

        508,982       375,753  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

      $ 397,452     $ 308,483  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(1)

Reporting entity

Avianca Holdings S.A. (the “Company” or “Avianca Holdings S.A.”), a Panamanian corporation whose registered address is at Calle Aquilino de la Guardia No. 8 IGRA Building, Panama City, Republic of Panama, was incorporated on October 5, 2009 under the name SK Holdings Limited and under the laws of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Subsequently, the Group changed its corporate name as follows on June 10, 2010 to AviancaTaca Limited, on January 28, 2011 to AviancaTaca Holding, S.A and on June 3, 2011 changed its registered offices to Panama. In 2011 AviancaTaca listed its shares in the Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (“BVC”) and was listed as PFAVTA: CB. On June 21, 2013 the Group changed its legal name from AviancaTaca Holding S.A. to Avianca Holdings S.A. and its listing name to PFAVH: CB. On November 6, 2013, the Group listed its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and is listed as AVH.

It´s ultimate holding company is Synergy Group Corp.

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements (“Interim Financial Statements”) as of June 30, 2018 and for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, comprise the Group and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Group”).

The following are the significant subsidiaries in the Group included within these Interim Financial Statements:

 

Name of Subsidiary

   Country of
Incorporation
   Ownership
Interest%
 
   2018     2017  

Avianca Ecuador (formerly Aerogal)

   Ecuador      99.62     99.62

Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

   Colombia      99.98     99.98

Avianca, Inc.

   USA      100     100

Avianca Leasing, LLC

   USA      100     100

Grupo Taca Holdings Limited

   Bahamas      100     100

Latin Airways Corp.

   Panama      100     100

LifeMiles, Ltd. (formerly LifeMiles B.V.)

   Bermudas      70     70

Avianca Costa Rica S.A.

   Costa Rica      92.40     92.40

Taca International Airlines, S.A.

   El Salvador      96.84     96.84

Tampa Cargo Logistics, Inc.

   USA      100     100

Tampa Cargo S.A.S.

   Colombia      100     100

Technical and Training Services, S.A. de C.V.

   El Salvador      99     99

Aerotransporte de Carga Union S.A. de C.V.

   Mexico      92.72     92.72

Avianca Peru S.A. (formerly Transamerican Airlines S.A.)

   Peru      100     100

Vu–Marsat S.A.

   Costa Rica      100     100

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The Group through its subsidiaries is a provider of domestic and international, passenger and cargo air transportation, both in the domestic markets of Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Peru and international routes serving North, Central and South America, Europe, and the Caribbean. The Group has entered into a number of bilateral code share alliances with other airlines (whereby selected seats on one carrier’s flights can be marketed under the brand name and commercial code of the other), expanding travel choices to customers worldwide. Marketing alliances typically include: joint frequent flyer program participation, coordination of reservations, ticketing, passenger check-in and baggage handling and transfer of passenger and baggage at any point of connectivity, among others. The code share agreements include Air Canada, United Airlines, Aeromexico, All Nippon Airways, Singapore Airlines, Copa Airlines, OceanAir Linhas Aéreas, S.A., Iberia, Lufthansa, Eva Airways, Air China, Etihad Airways, Silver Airways and Turkish Airlines. Avianca and Taca International (as well as Taca affiliates) and Aerogal are members of Star Alliance, which give customers access to destinations and services offered by the Star Alliance network, allowing customers to access all the destinations and services offered by the 28 member airlines of the Star Alliance network. Its members include several of the most recognized airlines worldwide, such as Lufthansa, United Airlines, Thai Airlines, Air Canada, TAP, Singapore Airlines, among others, as well as smaller regional airlines. All of them are committed to meet the highest standards in terms of security and customer service.

Cargo operations are carried out by our subsidiaries and affiliates, including Tampa Cargo S.A.S. and Aero Transporte de Carga Unión, S.A. de C.V. The Group also undertakes cargo operations through the use of hold space on passenger flights and dedicated freight aircraft. In certain of the airport hubs, the Group performs ground operations for third-party airlines. Additionally, an important part of the cargo business is carried by the companies that operate passenger air transportation.

The Group operates a coalition loyalty program, including the frequent flyer program for the airline subsidiaries of Avianca Holdings S.A. named LifeMiles. LifeMiles is designed to build customers loyalty and increase loyalty by offering incentives, among others, to passengers traveling on the participating airline partners for their continued preference. Under the LifeMiles program, customers earn miles by flying through its air partners, including through the Star Alliance and by using the services of non–air program partners such as credit cards, hotels, car rentals and other. The miles earned can be exchanged for flights or other partners’ products or services. Customers may redeem their awards through airline members of the Star Alliance, which give customers of the Group access to the routes, destinations and services of the Star Alliance network.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, Avianca Holdings S.A. had a total fleet consisting of:

 

     June 30, 2018      December 31, 2017  

Aircraft

   Owned/
Financial
Lease
     Operating
Lease
     Total      Owned/
Financial
Lease
     Operating
Lease
     Total  

Airbus A-318

     10        —          10        10        —          10  

Airbus A-319

     23        5        28        23        5        28  

Airbus A-320

     35        27        62        37        27        64  

Airbus A-320 NEO

     2        3        5        —          —          —    

Airbus A-321

     7        6        13        5        8        13  

Airbus A-321 NEO

     —          2        2        —          —          —    

Airbus A-330

     3        10        13        1        9        10  

Airbus A-330F

     6        —          6        6        —          6  

Airbus A-300F-B4F

     5        —          5        5        —          5  

Boeing 767

     —          —          —          —          1        1  

Boeing 787-8

     7        5        12        7        5        12  

ATR-42

     2        —          2        2        —          2  

ATR-72

     15        —          15        15        —          15  

Boeing 767F

     2        —          2        2        —          2  

Cessna Grand Caravan

     13        —          13        13        —          13  

Embraer E-190

     10        —          10        10        —          10  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     140        58        198        136        55        191  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Basis of presentation and significant accounting policies

 

  (a)

Statement of compliance

The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017. However, selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the Group’s financial position and performance since the last annual financial statements.

The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of the Group as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2018 were prepared and submitted by Management and authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on August 14, 2018.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

  (b)

Basis of measurement

The Interim Financial Statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except certain assets and liabilities, which are measured at fair value, as set out in the specific accounting policy for such assets and liabilities.

 

  (c)

Functional and presentation currency

The Interim Financial Statements are presented in US Dollars, which is the functional currency of the Compay and of each of its subsidiaries. All financial information presented has been rounded to the nearest thousands, except when otherwise indicated.

 

  (d)

Use of estimates and judgments

The preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards, (“IFRS”), as issued by IASB, requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

In preparing these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements, significant judgments made by Management when applying the Group’s accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017.

The following are critical judgments used in applying accounting policies that may have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the Interim Financial Statements:

 

   

The Group has entered into operating lease contracts with respect to 58 aircraft. The Group has determined, based on the terms and conditions of the arrangements, that the significant risks and rewards of ownership of all these leased aircraft have not been transferred from the lessor, and as a result, these lease contracts are classified as operating leases.

 

   

The Group operates certain aircraft under a financing structure which involves the creation of structured entities that acquire aircraft with bank and third–party financing. This relates to 96 aircraft from the A319, A320, A321, A330, A330F, ATR72 and B787 families. The Group has determined, based on the terms and conditions of the arrangements, that the Group controls these special purpose entities (“SPE”) and therefore, these SPEs are consolidated by the Group and the related aircraft are shown in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position as part of Property and Equipment with the corresponding debt shown as a liability.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The following assumptions and estimation uncertainties may have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements within the next financial year:

 

   

The Group recognizes revenue from unused tickets that are expected to expire based on historical data and experience. Defining expected breakage requires management to make informed estimates about, among other things, the extent to which historical experience is an indication of the future customer behavior. Annually, or more frequently as the historical experience data suggests, management reassesses expected breakage and makes required adjustments.

 

   

Deferred tax assets are recognized for all unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses can be utilized. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognized and the tax rates used, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies, and the enacted tax rates in the jurisdictions in which the entity operates.

 

   

The Group measures administrative land and buildings located primarily in Bogota, Medellin, San Jose, and San Salvador at revalued amounts with changes in fair value being recognized in other comprehensive income. The Group engaged independent valuation specialists to determine the fair value of these assets as of December 31, 2017. The valuation techniques used by these specialists require estimates about market conditions at the time of the report.

 

   

The Group estimates useful lives and residual values of property and equipment, including fleet assets based on network plans and recoverable values. Useful lives and residual values are reassessed annually, taking into consideration the latest fleet plans and other business plan information. Information on the net book values of property and equipment and related depreciation charges is disclosed in note 12.

 

   

The Group assesses whether there are any indicators of impairment for all non–financial assets annually and at any other time. Flight equipment, goodwill and indefinite–lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually and at other times when such indicators exist. Impairment analysis requires the Group to estimate the value-in-use of the cash generating units to which goodwill is assigned.

 

   

The cost of defined benefit pension plans and other post–employment medical benefits and the present value of the pension obligation are determined using actuarial valuations performed by third-party actuarial specialists. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions which may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases, mortality rates and future pension increases. Due to the complexity of the valuation, the underlying assumptions and its long–term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

In determining the appropriate discount rate for pension plans in Colombia, management refers to market yields on Colombian Government bonds, since it is management’s judgment that there is no deep local market for high quality corporate bonds.

The mortality rate is based on publicly available mortality tables in Colombia. Future salary increases and pension increases are based on expected future inflation rates in Colombia.

 

   

As a result of the maturity of Loyalty business and given the information available on the history of Program and customers’ behavior, in June 2017 the Group implemented a new methodology to estimate breakage and engaged a third-party valuation specialist to assist management with this process.

Under the previous methodology, breakage was calculated based on historical redemption patterns from prior months, based on the aggregate behavior of all members. The new methodology considers the behavior of the members based on a segmentation into statistically homogeneous groups of members to be able to project future behaviors, and therefore is considered to be more robust in predicting redemption rates by segment and breakage estimates of the Program in accordance with IAS 8. The change in estimate was recognized prospectively from the date of the change.

 

   

The Group recognizes a provision in the balance sheet when an existing legal or implicit obligation to a third party exists as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation.

 

   

Aircraft lease contracts establish certain conditions in which aircraft shall be returned to the lessor at the end of the contracts. To comply with return conditions, the Group incurs costs such as the payment to the lessor of a fare in accordance with the use of components through the term of the lease contract, payment of maintenance deposits to the lessor, or overhaul costs of components. In certain contracts, if the asset is returned in a better maintenance condition than the condition at which the asset was originally delivered, the Group is entitled to receive compensation from the lessor. The Group accrues a provision to comply with return conditions at the time the asset does not meet the return condition criteria based on the conditions of each lease contract. The recognition of return conditions require management to make estimates of the costs of return conditions and use inputs such as hours or cycles flown of major components, estimated hours or cycles at redelivery of major components, projected overhaul costs and overhaul dates of major components. Upon redelivery of aircraft, any difference between the provision recorded and actual costs is recognized in the result of the annual period

 

  (e)

Reclassifications

Reclassifications have been made to the prior year consolidated financial statements to the current period presentation, including to ‘air traffic liability’ by $644,011 in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position which is now divided into ‘air traffic liability’ by $454,018 and ‘frequent flyer deferred revenue’ by $189,993, to reflect the current and non-current performance obligations associated with the air transportation and loyalty activities.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(3)

New and amended standards and interpretations

 

3.1

Amendments to IFRSs that are mandatorily effective for the current year

The Group applied for the first time IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, using the modified retrospective method that does not require the restatement of previous funds as required by IAS 34, this application generated a decrease in equity of $199,549 distributed as follows: $199,765 for application of IFRS 15 and ($216) for IFRS 9.

Some other amendments and interpretations apply for the first time in 2018 but do not have a material impact on the Interim Financial Statements of the Group.

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

In May 2014, the IASB issued IFRS 15, which establishes a five-step model to determine the time and amount by which revenues should be recognized. The new standard replaces existing revenue recognition guidelines, including IAS 18 Revenue from Ordinary Activities, IAS 11 Construction Contracts and IFRIC 13 Loyalty Programs with Customers.

The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on January 1, 2018 and its early adoption is allowed. For its adoption, the standard allows choosing between the total retrospective method and the cumulative effect method. The Group adopted IFRS 15 on January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective approach that does not require the restatement of previous financial statements.

The Group completed its qualitative and quantitative assessment of the impacts of the adoption of IFRS 15 in its consolidated financial statements. The evaluation included, among others, the following activities:

 

   

Analysis of the contracts concluded with clients and their main characteristics;

 

   

Identification of the performance obligations included in said contracts;

 

   

Determination of the price of the transaction and the effects caused by the variable considerations;

 

   

Analysis of the payments made to customers, including their proper classification and presentation in the income statement (net of income);

 

   

Assignment of the transaction amount to each performance obligation;

 

   

Analysis of the moment in which the income must be recognized by the Group, either at a moment in time or in the course of time, as appropriate;

 

   

Analysis of the impacts that the adoption of IFRS 15 has originated in the Group’s accounting policies, processes and internal controls, as well as;

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The accounting policies at the consolidated level, as well as at the level of the subsidiaries in relation to the recognition of income, had already been subject to the approval of the Group’s Audit Committee and establish the new bases for accounting for the revenue from contracts with customers under IFRS 15. Likewise, the Group analyzed the aspects related to internal control derived from the adoption of IFRS 15, with the objective of ensuring that the Group’s internal control environment is appropriate for the purposes of the financial reporting process.

The group recognizes revenue from the following main sources:

(i) Passengers

(ii) Cargo and others

Management used the alternative transition method to adopt IFRS 15.

The majority of the revenues are generated from the ticket sale, which will continue to be recognized as the flight service is provided. The evaluation included an estimate of the impact that the new revenue standard will have on the accounting of revenue from passengers and cargo and others, both with all the sub-revenue categories that roll up to these two items in total.

Upon adoption of IFRS15, revenues for ancillaries associated with changes in date, destination or name, were previously recognized as and when requested and classified under “Cargo and other”.

Under IFRS15, ancilliaries revenues are not considered to be a separate performance obligation, and are combined with the existing performance obligation and accounted for as if they were part of the original ticket sale transaction. Therefore, the original price of the ticket and the amount paid for the ancilliaries are combined and considered to be one single performance obligation, which is deferred and recognized as “Passenger revenues” when the related consideration is satisfied. The impact of the change was USD $6,840 and resulted upon adoption, in an increase of the air traffic liability.

For revenue arrangements associated with the LifeMiles loyalty program, the Group concluded that there is only one performance obligation, and as such, that loyalty revenue should be recognized upon the redemption of miles by its customers. Under prior guidance, the Group was recording separately the value of marketing and branding activities from the fair value of the miles earned by its customers. As a result, upon adoption of IFRS 15 on January 1, 2018, the Group recorded an increase to Frequent flyer deferred revenue of $192,925.

Our analysis also included the evaluation of the costs to obtain and to fulfill a contract which we anticipate, given the current accounting policy in effect, will not have a significant impact as a result of the adoption of the new standard.

The current accounting policy of the Group is to recognize certain bonus associated with different commercial agreements as other income, when the agreement is signed. At the date of transition, the Group recognized non-material modifications for certain agreements signed during 2017 (whose income was recognized at the date of signature) and will defer and recognize the corresponding income over the term of the agreement as indicated in IFRS 15.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Impacts of the IFRS 15 standard adoption (As of January 1, 2018)

The effects of the adoption of IFRS 15 standard in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position of the Group’s was as follows:

 

     Reported as of
December 31,
2017
     Application of the
new standard
     Reported as of
January 1,
2018
 
     Deferred revenue
(1)(2)
 

Total Assets

   $ 6,861,396        —          6,861,396  

Total Liabilities

     5,521,696        199,765        5,721,461  

Total Equity

     1,339,700        (199,765      1,139,935  

 

(1)

An adjustment of $192,925, net of taxes was recognized as an increase to Frequent flyer deferred revenue for the loyalty segment.

(2)

An adjustment of $6,840 net of taxes was recognized to an increase to air traffic liability, in exchange for date, change of destination and name changes.

The effects of the adoption of IFRS 15 standard to Non-controlling interests as of January 1, 2018 was $57,958.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Impacts of the IFRS 15 standard adoption (for the six months ended June 30, 2018)

The effects on the adoption of the standard in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income of the Group was as follows:

 

     Amounts for
the six-months
ended June
30, 2018
without IFRS
15
     Application of the new standard      As reported
amounts for
the six-months
ended June
30, 2018
 
     Deferred
revenue
Adjustment (1)
     Reclassifications
(2)
 

Operating revenue:

           

Passenger

   $ 1,962,260      $ (8,550    $ 10,697      $ 1,964,407  

Cargo and other

     413,951        —          (10,697      403,254  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

     2,376,211        (8,550      —          2,367,661  

Total operating expenses

     2,270,870        —          —          2,270,870  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating profit

     105,341        (8,550      —          96,791  

Other no operating income and expenses

     (125,085      —          —          (125,085
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     (19,744      (8,550      —          (28,294

Profit before tax

     (3,678      —          —          (3,678
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net profit

   $ (23,422    $ (8,550    $ —        $ (31,972
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Corresponds to the effect of the change in the recognition of some ancilliaries until the date of flight and income from the sale of miles at the time of redemption.

(2)

In accordance with the recognition criteria of IFRS 15, the reclassification associated with the items for the income of ancilliaries is directly related to the income of passengers.

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments

In July 2014, the IASB issued the final version of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments that replaces IAS 39 “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement” and all previous versions of IFRS 9. This standard is part of the Annex to Decree 2496 of 2015 , modified by Decree 2131 of 2016, with applicability for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, with early adoption allowed.

IFRS 9 includes three aspects of accounting for financial instruments: classification and measurement, impairment and hedge accounting. Retrospective application is required but the presentation of comparative information is not mandatory, except for hedge accounting, for which the requirements are applied prospectively, with some exceptions.

Avianca Holdings adopted the new standard on the required effective date. During 2017, the Group carried out a detailed impact assessment of the three aspects of IFRS 9.

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

  (a)

Classification and measurement

The Group measures all financial assets that under IAS 39 were measured at fair value.

Loans and commercial accounts receivable are maintained to collect the contractual cash flows and are expected to generate cash flows that represent only capital and interests payments. The Group analyzed the contractual characteristics of the cash flows of these instruments and concluded that they meet the criteria for measuring amortized cost according to IFRS 9. Therefore, reclassification is not required for these instruments.

 

  (b)

Impairment

IFRS 9 requires the Group to record the expected credit losses on all its debt securities, loans and trade accounts receivable, either for 12 months or for life. The Group applied the simplified approach and record the expected lifetime losses on all trade accounts receivable. The Group determined that, due to the unsecured nature of its loans and accounts receivable, the loss allowance will decrease by US $216 with the corresponding related decrease in the deferred tax asset of US $71has determined that, due to the unsecured nature of its loans and accounts receivable, the impact of the application of this standard will not be material.

 

  (c)

Hedge accounting

The Group determined that all existing hedging relationships currently designated as effective hedging relationships will continue to qualify for hedge accounting under IFRS 9. The Group has opted not to retrospectively apply IFRS 9 in the transition to hedges where the Group excluded the forward points the coverage designation according to IAS 39. As IFRS 9 does not change the general principles of how an entity accounts for effective hedges, the application of the hedging requirements of IFRS 9 do not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Group.

IFRIC 22- Transactions in Foreign Currency and Advance Considerations

This Interpretation provides guidance on the determination of the date of transactions for purposes of establishing the exchange rate to be used in the initial recognition of the related asset, expense or income (or the corresponding part thereof), and the derecognition of an non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability that arises from the payment or collection of the anticipated consideration in foreign currency.

This Interpretation is effective for the periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018 and is not expected to have a significant effect on the Group’s consolidated financial statements, because the Group already accounts for transactions that involve payment or receipt of an advance consideration in a foreign currency in a manner consistent with the interpretation.

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

3.2

Standards issued but not yet effective

The group has not applied the following new and revised IFRSs that are not yet effective:

 

IFRS 16    Leases
IFRIC 23    Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments

Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with earlier adoption allowed.

IFRS 16 Leases

IFRS 16 replaces the following standards and interpretations: IAS 17 Leases, IFRIC 4 Determination of whether an Arrangement contains a Lease, SIC-15 Operating Leases - Incentives, SIC-27 Evaluation of the substance of transactions that involve the legal form of a leasing contract.

This new standard requires the lessee to recognize all leases in a similar way to how financial leases are currently recorded under IAS 17 Leases. The standard includes two exceptions for this recognition: (1) leases of low-value assets (eg personal computers) and (2) short-term contracts (term of less than 12 months). The lessee recognizes at lease inception, the asset that represents the right of use and the liability for the periodic payments that must be made. Interest expense is recorded separately from depreciation.

The recognition requirements for the lessor are not significantly different from to IAS 17.

Some of the impacts that could arise would be indicators of EBIT, debt covenants, debt and financing indicators, as well as the presentation of cash flows, which would be presented as financing and not operation activities.

The application date is for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. The Group is currently analyzing the impact of this standard.

IFRIC 23- Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments

The interpretation refers to income tax accounting in cases in which the tax treatment includes uncertainties that affect the application of IAS 12 and does not apply to taxes that are outside the scope of this standard, nor does it include specific requirements related to it. with interests and penalties associated with uncertain tax treatments. The interpretation establishes the following:

 

   

When the entity considers uncertain tax treatments separately.

 

   

The assumptions made by the entity about the examination of tax treatments by the corresponding authorities.

 

   

The manner in which the entity determines the fiscal profit (or fiscal loss), fiscal bases, unused fiscal losses or credits, and fiscal rates.

 

   

The manner in which the entity considers changes in events and circumstances

The Group must determine if it evaluates each uncertain treatment separately or in groups, using the approach that best predicts the resolution of uncertainties. The group will apply its

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

interpretation from its effective date. No significant impacts are expected in the application of this standard, however, procedures must be implemented to obtain the necessary information to apply this interpretation.

 

(4)

Segment information

The Group reports information by segments as required by IFRS 8 “Operating segments”. For management purposes, the Group has two reportable segments, as follows:

 

   

Air transportation: Corresponds to passenger and cargo operating revenues on scheduled flights and freight transport, respectively.

 

   

Loyalty: Corresponds to the coalition loyalty program, the frequent flyer program for the airline subsidiaries of Avianca Holdings S.A.

Starting on July 31, 2015, the Board of Directors has monitored assets, liabilities and the operating results of the Group’s segments separately for purposes of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment.

The Group’s revenues by business segment for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

 

     For the six-month period ended June 30, 2018  
     Air
transportation
     Loyalty      Sub total      Eliminations      Consolidated  

Revenue (1)

              

External customers

   $ 2,217,235      $ 150,426      $ 2,367,661      $ —        $ 2,367,661  

Inter-segment

     74,008        2,008        76,016        (76,016      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenue

     2,291,243        152,434        2,443,677        (76,016      2,367,661  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of loyalty rewards

     34,409        81,401        115,810        (70,719      45,091  

Operating expenses

     2,052,289        14,788        2,067,077        (5,459      2,061,618  

Depreciation and Amortization

     163,953        6,597        170,550        (6,389      164,161  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating expenses

     2,250,651        102,786        2,353,437        (82,567      2,270,870  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating profit

     40,592        49,648        90,240        6,551        96,791  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest expense

     (92,667      (14,336      (107,003      —          (107,003

Interest income

     3,689        785        4,474        —          4,474  

Derivative instruments

     (469      —          (469      —          (469

Foreign exchange

     (22,069      (18      (22,087      —          (22,087

Income tax expense

     (3,680      2        (3,678      —          (3,678
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net segment profit (loss) for the period

   $ (74,604    $ 36,081      $ 38,523      $ 6,551      $ (31,972
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Segment Assets

   $ 7,093,833      $ 233,905      $ 7,327,738      $ (179,164    $ 7,148,574  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Segment Liabilities

   $ 5,377,586      $ 841,060      $ 6,218,646      $ (108,272    $ 6,110,374  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The Group’s revenues by business segment for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2017 are as follows:

 

     For the six-month period ended June 30, 2017  
     Air
transportation
     Loyalty      Sub total      Eliminations      Consolidated  

Revenue (1)

              

External customers

   $ 2,015,987      $ 143,766      $ 2,159,753      $ —        $ 2,159,753  

Inter-segment

     48,856        1,831        50,687        (50,687      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenue

     2,064,843        145,597        2,210,440        (50,687    $ 2,159,753  

Cost of loyalty rewards

     22,539        69,229        91,768        (44,828      46,940  

Operating expenses

     1,833,458        13,285        1,846,743        (5,857      1,840,886  

Depreciation and

amortization

     141,147        6,414        147,561        (6,389      141,172  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating expenses

     1,997,144        88,928        2,086,072        (57,074      2,028,998  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating profit

     67,699        56,669        124,368        6,387        130,755  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest expense

     (84,969      (94      (85,063      —          (85,063

Interest income

     3,282        750        4,032        —          4,032  

Derivative instruments

     2,019        —          2,019        —          2,019  

Foreign exchange

     (2,945      1        (2,944      —          (2,944

Income tax expense

     (16,984      (652      (17,636      —          (17,636
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Segment profit (loss) for the period

   $ (31,898    $ 56,674      $ 24,776      $ 6,387      $ 31,163  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Segment Assets

   $ 6,401,683      $ 227,139      $ 6,628,822      $ (198,144    $ 6,430,678  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Segment Liabilities

   $ 4,940,322      $ 226,504      $ 5,166,826      $ (114,402    $ 5,052,424  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Loyalty revenue for miles redeemed is allocated to passenger revenue and, other loyalty revenue is recorded in other revenue.

The results, assets and liabilities allocated to the loyalty segment reportable correspond to those attributable directly to the subsidiary LifeMiles Corp., and exclude assets, liabilities, income and expenses of the loyalty program recognized by the Group’s Subsidiaries.

Inter-segment revenues are eliminated upon consolidation and reflected in the “Eliminations” column.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The Group’s revenues by geographic area for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

 

     For the six months ended June 30,  
     2018      2017  

North America

   $ 288,933      $ 266,501  

Central America and the Caribbean

     296,131        230,425  

Colombia

     1,105,610        974,631  

South America (ex–Colombia)

     485,859        481,400  

Other

     191,128        206,796  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

   $ 2,367,661      $ 2,159,753  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Group allocates revenues to geographic areas based on the point of origin of the flight.

 

(5)

Seasonality

The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of those for the entire year because the business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. These fluctuations are the result of high vacation and leisure demand occurring during the northern hemisphere’s summer season in the third quarter (principally in July and August) and again during the fourth quarter (principally in December). In addition, January is typically a month in which heavy air passenger demand occurs. The lowest levels of passenger traffic are concentrated in February, April and May. Given the proportion of fixed costs, the Group and its subsidiaries expect that quarterly operating results to continue to fluctuate from quarter to quarter. This information is provided to allow for a better understanding of the results, however management has concluded that this does not constitute “highly seasonal” as defined by IAS 34.

 

(6)

Foreign exchange

The Group has liabilities denominated in Colombian pesos, such as its pension plans and bond issues. For the six-months period ended June 30, 2018, the Group recognized a net loss of $22,087, mainly as a result of the apreciation of the Colombian peso against the US dollar of 1.8%, compared to the exchange rate as of December 31, 2017.

The Group has liabilities denominated in Colombian pesos, such as its pension plans and bond issues. For the six-months period ended June 30, 2017, the Group recognized a net loss of $2,944, mainly as a result of the depreciation of the Colombian peso against the US dollar of 1.25%, compared to the exchange rate as of December 31, 2016.

 

(7)

Employee benefits

The Group sponsors defined benefit pension plans, which require contributions to be made to separately administered funds. The Group has also agreed to provide certain additional post-employment benefits. These benefits are unfunded as of June 30, 2018. The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plans is determined separately for each plan using the projected unit credit cost method. Actuarial gains and losses for defined benefit plans are recognized in full in the period in which they occur in other comprehensive income.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The defined benefit liability comprises the present value of the defined benefit obligation (using a discount rate based on government bonds of the country where each benefit plan is established), less the fair value of plan assets out of which the obligations are to be settled. Plan assets are not available to the creditors of the Group, nor can they be paid directly to the Group. Fair value is based on market price information and in the case of quoted securities on the published bid price. The value of any defined benefit asset recognized is restricted to the sum of any past service costs and the present value of any economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plan or reductions in the future contributions to the plan.

The discount rate indexed by Colombian Government bonds was 6.93 % and 6.73% as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

 

(8)

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as of June 30, 2018 and 2017 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

     June 30,
2018
     December 31,
2017
     June 30,
2017
 

Cash on hand and bank deposits

   $ 360,734      $ 490,657      $ 296,361  

Demand and term deposits (1)

     36,718        18,325        12,122  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

     397,452        508,982        308,483  

Restricted cash (2)

     5,237        5,465        5,936  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ 402,689      $ 514,447      $ 314,419  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

As of June 30, 2018 and as of December 31, 2017, within cash equivalents are demand and term deposits that amounted to $36,718 and $18,325, respectively. The use of term deposits depends on the cash requirements of the Group. As of June 30, 2018, term deposits accrue annual interest rates between 2.71% and 5.70% in Colombian pesos and between 2.20% and 5.25% in dollars. As of December 31, 2017, term deposits accrue annual interest rates between 2.10% and 5.50% in dollars and between 3.77% and 5.52% in Colombian pesos.

(2)

As of June 30, 2018, restricted cash includes resources in administration in an autonomous equity, which have a specific destination in relation to the object for which they were constituted, they consist among others in the payment of capital and interests to the bondholders.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(9)

Accounts receivable, net of expected credit losses

Receivables as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

     June 30,
2018
     December 31,
2017
 

Trade

   $ 154,347      $ 190,501  

Indirect tax credits (1)

     340,311        250,663  

Employee advances

     6,571        6,213  

Other (2)

     51,520        46,595  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 552,749      $ 493,972  

Less provision for impairment of expected credit losses

     (13,240      (13,180
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 539,509      $ 480,792  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net current

     330,978      $ 340,376  

Net non–current

     208,531        140,416  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 539,509      $ 480,792  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Corresponds mainly to income tax credits of income tax, VAT, withholding tax credits and advances of ICA, advances and prepayments income of CREE and advance payments of departure rates.

(2)

Corresponds mainly to amounts charged to Rolls Royce for damage claims.

Changes during the year in the allowance for impairment loss are as follows:

 

     June 30,
2018
     December 31,
2017
     June 30,
2017
 

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 13,180      $ 13,256      $ 13,256  

Increase in provision for impairment of expected credit losses

     1,934        4,363        2,133  

Write–off against the allowance

     (1,874      (4,439      (1,565
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

   $ 13,240      $ 13,180      $ 13,824  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(10)

Balances and transactions with related parties

The following is a summary of related party transactions as of June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and for the period ended on June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

Company

 

Country

  June 30, 2018     December 31, 2017     June 30, 2017  
  Receivables     Payables     Revenues     Expenses     Receivables     Payables     Revenues     Expenses  

SP SYN Participações S.A.

  Brazil   $ 10,008     $ —       $ 472     $ —       $ 13,853     $ —       $ 418     $ —    

OceanAir Linhas Aéreas, S.A.

  Brazil     4,908       1,312       8,436       12,850       1,725       4,264       9,149       10,378  

Aerovias Beta Corp.

  Panama     1,169       —         —         —         977       —         —         —    

Aeromantenimiento, S.A.

  El Salvador     10       —         —         —         17       —         —         627  

Transportadora del Meta S.A.S.

  Colombia     —         269       4       2,254       —         222       9       1,874  

Empresariales S.A.S.

  Colombia     1       325       4       1,963       —         467       1       3,863  

Global Operadora Hotelera S.A.S

  Colombia     2       366       3       10       8       636       —      

Synergy Aerospace Corp.

  Panamá     320       1,262       —         —         512       1,262       —         4,201  

Corp. Hotelera Internac S.A.

  El Salvador     —         138       —         386       —         83       —         345  

Hotelería Internacional S.A

  Colombia                   —    

Other

      83       11       20       273       112       253       19       2,052  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal

    $ 16,501     $ 3,683     $ 8,939     $ 17,736     $ 17,204     $ 7,187     $ 9,596     $ 23,340  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        Receivables     Payables                 Receivables     Payables              

Short–term

    $ 16,501     $ 3,683         $ 17,204     $ 7,187      

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The receivables balance with SP SYN Participações S.A. as of June 30, 2018 amounted to $10,008, consisting of $9,536 of principal and $472 of accrued interest. The debt bears interest equal to 90 day LIBOR plus 550 basis points.

The Group has not recognized any expense or provision for impairment of expected credit loss accounts as related parties transactions since it is expected that the balances will be recovered fully.

All related parties are companies controlled by the same ultimate shareholder that controls Avianca Holdings S.A. The following is a description of the nature of services provided by and to related parties. These transactions include:

 

Related party

  

Nature of Services

Aeromantenimiento S.A.    Aircraft maintenance Group that provides aircraft overhaul services to the Group.
Aerovías Beta Corp.    Accounts receivable correspond to amounts due to Latin Airways Corp. as a result of the spin-off of Aerovías Beta Corp., which led to the creation of Latin Airways Corp.
Corporación Hotelera Internacional S.A.    Accommodation services for crews and employees of the Group.
Empresariales S.A.S.    Transportation services for employees of Avianca, S.A.
OceanAir Linhas Aéreas, S.A.    The Group receives from OceanAir logistic services, marketing and advertising, maintenance services, and training services. The Group has entered into a licensing agreement with OceanAir for the use of the Avianca trademark in Brazil. Additionally, the Group leases aircraft to OceanAir (see Note 22). On November 4, 2014, Tampa Cargo S.A.S., entered into a Block Space Agreement with OceanAir Linhas Aéreas, S.A., acquiring priority rights and a minimum guaranteed cargo capacity on certain flights of the carrier.
SP SYN Participações S.A.    Avianca, S.A. (“Avianca”) and SP SYN Participações S.A. (“SP SYN”) signed a novation agreement for the receivables from OceanAir Linhas Aéreas, S.A. (“OceanAir”) whereby SP SYN would be the new debtor.
Synergy Aerospace Corp.    The balances of accounts receivable correspond to reserves on aircraft engines and maintenance contracts. The balances payable originate from payments executed by Synergy Aerospace Corp. on behalf of Latin Airways Corp.
Transportadora del Meta S.A.S.    It provides Avianca, S.A. ground transportation services for cargo / courier shipments.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Key management personnel compensation expense

Key management personnel compensation expense recognized within “Salaries, wages, and benefits” in the Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the six month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 amounted to $16,871 and $11,894, respectively.

 

(11)

Deposits and other assets

Deposits and other assets as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

     Notes      June 30,
2018
     December 31,
2017
 

Short term:

        

Deposits with lessors (1)

      $ 69,981      $ 111,229  

Short term investments (2)

        72,255        59,332  

Guarantee deposits (3)

        2,481        2,003  

Others (4)

        8,949        8,871  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-Total

        146,666        181,435  

Fair value of derivative instruments

     16        24,376        20,549  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

      $ 171,042      $ 201,984  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long term:

        

Deposits with lessors (1)

      $ 86,806      $ 63,962  

Long term investments restricted (2)

        6,273        9,159  

Guarantee deposits (3)

        20,833        16,531  

Others (4)

        17,186        23,703  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-Total

        131,098        113,355  

Fair value of derivative instruments

     16        6,553        2,990  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

      $ 137,651      $ 116,345  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Corresponds mainly to maintenance deposits in connection with leased aircraft, that are considered recoverable. These deposits are applied to future maintenance event costs, and are calculated on the basis of a performance measure, such as flight hours or cycles. They are specifically intended to guarantee maintenance events on leased aircraft.

Maintenance deposits paid do not transfer the obligation to maintain aircraft or the costs associated with maintenance activities.

 

(2)

Short term investments correspond to funds invested that will mature within one year. All treasury cash surpluses are invested as defined and outlined in the Group´s Investment Policy. Otherwise, they are classified as long-term. The restricted investments correspond to CDT’s and bonds issued by the Trusts held by the Group.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(3)

Corresponds mainly to amounts paid to suppliers in connections with leases of airport facilities, among other service agreements.

(4)

Mainly corresponds to refundable guarantee deposits with Airbus for the delivery of aircraft and funds to guarantee 15% of the outstanding amount of the debt with the bondholders.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(12)

Property and equipment, net

Flight equipment, property and other equipment as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 as follows:

 

    Flight
Equipment
    Capitalized
Maintenance
    Rotable Spare
parts
    Reimbursement
of predelivery
payments
    Administrative
property
    Others     Total  

Gross:

             

December 31, 2017

  $ 4,808,885     $ 555,619     $ 219,067     $ 159,303     $ 158,217     $ 294,306     $ 6,195,397  

Additions

    267,160       112,715       17,123       96,252       134       23,821       517,205  

Disposals/Transfers

    (12,677     (4,719     (14,437     (2,351     (134     (9,920     (44,238
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2018

  $ 5,063,368     $ 663,615     $ 221,753     $ 253,204     $ 158,217     $ 308,207     $ 6,668,364  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation:

             

December 31, 2017

  $ 824,774     $ 270,780     $ 67,560     $ —       $ 10,554     $ 140,713     $ 1,314,381  

Additions

    83,159       49,760       5,473       —         1,295       10,681       150,368  

Disposals/Transfers

    (1,127     (1,280     (9,025     —         1,224       (1,498     (11,706
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2018

  $ 906,806     $ 319,260     $ 64,008     $ —       $ 13,073     $ 149,896     $ 1,453,043  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net:

             

December 31, 2017

  $ 3,984,111     $ 284,839     $ 151,507     $ 159,303     $ 147,663     $ 153,593     $ 4,881,016  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2018

  $ 4,156,562     $ 344,355     $ 157,745     $ 253,204     $ 145,144     $ 158,311     $ 5,215,321  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Flight equipment, property and other equipment as of June 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016:

 

    Flight
Equipment
    Capitalized
Maintenance
    Rotable Spare
parts
    Reimbursement
of predelivery
payments
    Administrative
property
    Others     Total  

Gross:

             

December 31, 2016

  $ 4,450,572     $ 383,434     $ 203,545     $ 215,097     $ 158,777     $ 274,872     $ 5,686,297  

Aditions

    97,954       86,175       10,761       70,883       151       18,706       284,630  

Disposals/Transfers

    (2,616     (2,194     4,179       (31,204     (6     (14,155     (45,996
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2017

  $ 4,545,910     $ 467,415     $ 218,485     $ 254,776     $ 158,922     $ 279,423       5,924,931  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation:

             

December 31, 2016

  $ 653,415     $ 190,596     $ 62,489     $ —       $ 9,406     $ 120,462     $ 1,036,368  

Additions

    80,533       36,670       1,138       —         1,498       10,511       130,350  

Disposals/Transfers

    (5,734     (1,390     1,098       —         —         (3,661     (9,687
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2017

  $ 728,214     $ 225,876     $ 64,725     $ —       $ 10,904     $ 127,312       1,157,031  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net:

             

December 31, 2016

  $ 3,797,157     $ 192,838     $ 141,056     $ 215,097     $ 149,371     $ 154,410     $ 4,649,929  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2017

  $ 3,817,696     $ 241,539     $ 153,760     $ 254,776     $ 148,018     $ 152,111     $ 4,767,900  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The main additions corresponds to:

 

   

Flight equipment: During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Group acquired two aircraft A-330-300 and two aircraft A321-200 under financial leasing, in the amount of $252,630. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Group acquired ten A-318 aircraft, which were previously operating leases in the amount of $82,116.

 

   

Capitalized maintenance: Additions reported for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 correspond to major repairs of the fuselage for $4,516 and $15,773, respectively, and major engine repairs for $100,214 and $71,100, respectively.

 

   

Reimbursement of predelivery payments: In the item of aircraft advances, as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Group capitalized loan costs of $6,670 at an average interest rate of 7.23% and $7,739 at an interest rate average of 7.63%, respectively. In addition, the Group made pre-delivery payments (“PDPs”) of 18 orders with Airbus and Boeing in the first half of 2018.

 

   

Others: During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the following capitalizations can be highlighted:

 

  ¡   

Charges associated with the phase V project transfer to El Dorado International Airport and expansion of the VIP Room for $6,822.

 

  ¡   

Assembly of multimedia equipment in airplanes for $2,200.

 

  ¡   

Explosive detection machines for $726.

 

  ¡   

Furniture and office equipment for $1,508.

 

  ¡   

Aeronautical training and emergency practices (ATR Gate), originating a higher value of the A320 TRU flight simulator for $472.

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, $9,539 was capitalized for the purchase and installation of an Airbus A320 MSN 2605 flight simulator installed in the CEO.

During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017, the Group recognized a net gain of $14,852 and $2,928, respectively, related to sale and leaseback transactions, which are recognized in earnings. All sale and leaseback transactions resulted in operating leases.

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Group reclassified amounts related to deferred profits with sale and leaseback transactions for a value of $56,664.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(13)

Long–term debt

Loans and borrowings, measured at amortized cost, as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are summarized as follows:

 

     Notes      June 30,
2018
     December 31,
2017
 

Current:

        

Short–term borrowings and current portion of long–term debt

      $ 549,744      $ 542,614  

Bonds

        29,625        29,458  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
     19      $ 579,369      $ 572,072  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non–current:

        

Long–term debt

      $ 2,774,334      $ 2,600,450  

Bonds

        580,699        579,591  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
     19      $ 3,355,033      $ 3,180,041  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Terms and conditions of the Group’s outstanding obligations for period ended June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

            June 30, 2018  
     Due
through
     Weighted
average
interest rate
    Face Value      Carrying
Amount
 

Short–term borrowings

     2019        4.53   $ 89,125      $ 84,944  

Long–term debt

     2029        4.72     5,062,426        3,239,134  

Bonds–Colombia

     2019        10.58     90,886        60,894  

Bonds– Luxembourg

     2020        7.95     550,000        549,430  
       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

 

  $ 5,792,437      $ 3,934,402  
       

 

 

    

 

 

 
            December 31, 2017  
     Due
through
     Weighted
average
interest rate
    Face Value      Carrying
Amount
 

Short–term borrowings

     2018        3.96   $ 85,387      $ 79,263  

Long–term debt

     2029        4.14     4,699,338        3,063,801  

Bonds–Colombia

     2019        10.58     89,266        59,808  

Bonds– Luxembourg

     2020        8.38     550,000        549,241  
       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

 

  $ 5,423,991      $ 3,752,113  
       

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The majority of interest bearing liabilities are denominated in US dollars except for bonds in Colombia and certain financing liabilities for working capital which are denominated in Colombian Pesos, and some aircraft debt which is denominated in Euros.

The outstanding long term debt balance of the Group as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 was $2,382,015 and $2,288,605, respectively. These outstanding balances of long-term debt include borrowings from various financial institutions to finance aircraft acquisitions. Most of these are loans guaranteed by Export Credit Agencies. Additionally, the Group had an outstanding balance of short-term borrowings and long-term debt with various financial institutions for working capital purposes amounting to $942,063 and $854,459, respectively.

During 2018, the Group obtained $249,094 in loans (financial leasing) to finance the purchase of two A321 and two A330 aircraft. The Group also obtained $144,821 for general working capital purposes and maintenance equipment.

During 2017, the Group obtained $340,568 in loans to finance the purchase of ten A318 aircraft, one B787, one A320, two A320neo, and refinance one A319 and two A320. The Group also obtained $512,360 for general purposes of working capital, amont these loans is the one acquired by LifeMiles, US$ $300,000 at a rate LIBOR + 5.5%, for a term of 5 years, this loan is guaranteed with all tangible and intangible assets, except for some exclusions of LifeMiles Ltd and its subsidiaries, likewise this debt has financial commitments. In addition , the Group received a US $150,000 (less transaction costs) in connection with the transfer of future cash flows from certain sales of credit card tickets in the United States (related only to sales of travel agencies), which were sold by Avianca to USAVFlow for a period of five years.

On May 10, 2013, the Group issued $300,000 of Senior Notes in an offering exempt from registration under Rule 144A and Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The senior Notes are due in 2020 and bear interest at the rate of 8.375% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 10 and November 10, beginning on November 10, 2013.

On April 8, 2014, the Group completed a second issuance of $250,000 of Senior Notes in an offering exempt from registration under Rule 144A and Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Senior Notes are due in 2020 and bear interest at the rate of 8.375% per year, payable semi–annually in arrears on May 10 and November 10, beginning on May 10, 2014. The placement price for the second issuance was 104.50%.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2017 the subsidiaries Grupo Taca Holdings Limited, and Avianca Leasing, LLC are jointly and severally liable under the Notes as co–issuers on $550,000 in aggregate principal amount.

The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by three of our subsidiaries: Taca International Airlines S.A., Avianca Costa Rica S.A., and Avianca Peru S.A. Avianca Leasing LLC’s obligations as a co–issuer of the Notes will be unconditionally guaranteed by our subsidiary Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.–Avianca, in an amount equal to $366,667. The Notes and guarantees are senior unsecured obligations of the co–issuers and the guarantors, respectively, and rank equally in preference with all of their other respective present and future unsecured obligations that are not expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Senior Notes or the guarantees.

The Group, Avianca Leasing, LLC and Grupo Taca Holdings, Limited as co–issuers, issuedd the Senior Notes on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and for trading on the Euro MTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Senior Notes outstanding and the corresponding balances are as follows:

 

Issuing entities

   Original
currency
     Total placed in
original currency
     June 30,
2018
     December 31,
2017
 

Avianca Holdings S.A., Avianca Leasing, LLC and Grupo Taca Holdings Limited

     USD        550,000      $ 549,430      $ 549,241  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Issuers:

   Avianca Holdings S.A., Avianca Leasing, LLC, and Grupo Taca Holdings Limited

Guarantors:

   Líneas Aéreas Costarricenses, S.A., Avianca Peru S.A., and Taca International Airlines, S.A. fully and unconditionally guarantee the total Notes. Aerovías del Continente Americano – Avianca, S.A. unconditionally guarantee the obligations of Avianca Leasing, LLC under the Senior Notes in an amount equal to $375 million.

Notes offered:

   $550,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.375% Senior Notes due 2020.

Initial Issue Price:

   98.706%

Initial Issue Date:

   May 10, 2013

Issue Amount:

   $300,000

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Interest:    The Senior Notes will bear interest at a fixed rate of 8.375% per year. The first issuance is payable semiannually in arrears on May 10 and November 10 of each year, commencing on November 10, 2013. Interest will accrue from May 10, 2013. The second issuance is payable semiannually in arrears on May 10 and November 10 of each year, commencing on May 10, 2014.
Second Issue Price:    104.50%
Second Issue Date:    April 8, 2014
Amount of the second issue    $250,000
Maturity Date:    The Senior Notes will mature on May 10, 2020.

As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, bonds issued and the corresponding balances are as follows:

 

Issuing entity

   Issue      Total
placed in
original
currency
(1)
     Balance as of  
   June 30,
2018
     December 31,
2017
 
   Original
currency (1)
     In US
Dollars
     Original
currency (1)
     In US
Dollars
 

Avianca S.A.

     Series A        75,000        —        $ —          —        $ —    

Avianca S.A.

     Series B        158,630        —          —          —          —    

Avianca S.A.

     Series C        266,370        178,468        60,894        178,468        59,808  
           

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total

            $ 60,894         $ 59,808  
           

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

(1)

Presentation of original currency in millions of Colombian pesos

On August 25, 2009 a bond issue was completed on the Colombian stock exchange, which is collateralized by Credibanco and Visa credit cards ticket sales in Colombia.

The specific conditions of the 2009 bond issue in Colombia are as follows:

 

Representative of bondholders:

  

Helm Trust S.A.

Amount of issue:    $500,000 million Colombian Pesos
Managing agent:    Fiduciaria Bogota S.A.
Series:   

Series A: Authorized issue $100,000 million Colombian Pesos

Series B: Authorized issue $200,000 million Colombian Pesos

Series C: Authorized issue $300,000 million Colombian Pesos

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Coupon:

  

Series A: Indexed to Colombian consumer price index

Series B: Indexed to Colombian consumer price index

Series C: Indexed to Colombian consumer price index

Interest is payable at quarter–end

Term:

  

Series A: 5 years

Series B: 7 years

Series C: 10 years

Repayment of capital:

  

Series A: At the end of 5 years

Series B: 50% after 6 years and 50% after 7 years

Series C: 33% after 8 years, 33% after 9 years and 34% after 10 years

As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Group had unsecured revolving lines of credit with different financial institutions in the aggregate amounts of $131,234 and $115,742, respectively. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were $4,699, and $14,123 unused credit line balances, respectively, under these facilities. These revolving lines of credit are preapproved by the financial institutions and the Group may withdraw funds if it has working capital requirements.

Future deadline on long–term debt as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

     Years  
     One      Two      Three      Four      Five and
thereafter
     Total  

June 30, 2018

   $ 464,800      $ 440,392      $ 435,693      $ 443,827      $ 1,454,422      $ 3,239,134  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2017

   $ 463,351      $ 381,288      $ 412,839      $ 392,810      $ 1,413,513      $ 3,063,801  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Future deadline on bonds as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

     Years  
     One      Two      Three      Four      Five and
thereafter
     Total  

June 30, 2018

   $ 29,625      $ 580,699      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 610,324  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2017

   $ 29,458      $ 29,676      $ 549,915      $ —        $ —        $ 609,049  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Changes in liabilities derived from financial obligations at June 30, 2018

 

     January 1,
2018
     Payments     Foreign
exchange
movement
     New
acquisitions
     New
Leasings
(1)
     Other     June 30,
2018
 

Current interest-bearing loans and borrowings (excluding itmes listed below)

   $ 79,263      $ (4,201   $ 62      $ 9,820      $ —        $ —       $ 84,944  

Current portion of long-term credits (excluding items listed below)

     463,351        (52,551     2,000        —          —          8,668       421,468  

Bonds current

     29,458        —         167        —          —          —         29,625  

Non-current obligations under financial lease agreements and purchase agreements

     2,451,914        (151,146     4,515        135,000        249,094        (20,247     2,669,130  

Other financial liabilities

     148,536        —         —          —          —          —         148,536  

Bonds

     579,591        190       918        —          —          —         580,699  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities from financing activities

   $ 3,752,113      $ (207,708   $ 7,662      $ 144,820      $ 249,094      $ 11,579     $ 3,934,402  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Goods and equipment acquired during the period under finance lease; these movements have no effect on the statement of cash flows.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Changes in liabilities derived from financial obligations at December 31, 2017

 

     January 1,
2017
     Payments     Foreign
exchange
movement
     New
acquisitions
     New
Leases

(1)
     Other     December 31,
2017
 

Current interest-bearing loans and borrowings (excluding itmes listed below)

   $ 62,179      $ (22,408   $ —        $ 39,492      $ —        $ —       $ 79,263  

Current portion of long-term credits (excluding items listed below)

     314,970        (57,197     4        207,562        —          (1,988     463,351  

Bonds current

     29,590        —         —          —          —          (132     29,458  

Non-current obligations under financial lease agreements and purchase agreements

     2,259,459        (279,580     15,296        114,770        340,568        1,401       2,451,914  

Other financial liabilities

     —          —         —          148,536        —          —         148,536  

Bonds

     608,037        (28,910     464        —          —          —         579,591  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities from financing activities

   $ 3,274,235      $ (388,095   $ 15,764      $ 510,360      $ 340,568      $ (719   $ 3,752,113  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Goods and equipment acquired during the period under finance lease; these movements have no effect on the statement of cash flows.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(14)

(Loss) Earnings per share

The calculation of basic earnings and loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

 

     June 30,
2018
     June 30,
2017
 

Net (loss) profit attributable to Avianca Holdings S.A.

   $ (42,551    $ 9,995  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares

     

(in thousands of shares)

     

Common stock

     660,800        660,800  

Preferred stock

     336,187        336,187  

Basic (loss) profit per share

     

Common stock

   $ (0.04    $ 0.01  

Preferred stock

   $ (0.04    $ 0.01  

There are no dilutive shares for earning per share calculation purposes.

 

(15)

Other Comprehensive Income

Other comprehensive income and loss from December 31, 2017 to June 30, 2018 is as follows:

 

                        Income tax reserves relating to (4)         
     Hedging
reserves
(1)
     Fair value
reserves

(2)
    Reserves relating
to actuarial gains
and losses

(3)
    Fair value
reserves
     Reserve
relating to
actuarial gains
and losses
    Revaluation of
administrative
property

(5)
     Total OCI
reserves
 

As of December 31, 2017

   $ 6,507      $ (226   $ (65,138   $ 3      $ 125     $ 58,382      $ (347

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period

     12,173        (570     1,028       —          (6     —          12,625  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2018

   $ 18,680      $ (796   $ (64,110   $ 3      $ 119     $ 58,382      $ 12,278  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income and loss from December 31, 2016 to June 30, 2017 is as follows:

 

                       Income tax reserves relating to               
     Hedging
reserves
(1)
    Fair value
reserves

(2)
    Reserves relating
to actuarial gains
and losses

(3)
    Hedging
reserves
    Fair value
reserves
     Reserve
relating to
actuarial gains
and losses
    Revaluation of
administrative
property

(5)
     Total OCI
reserves
 

As of December 31, 2016

   $ 122     $ (245   $ (31,753   $ (3,558   $ 3      $ 15,143     $ 27,365      $ 7,077  

Other comprehensive income for the period

     (17,396     231       (31,677     —         —          (178     —          (49,020
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2017

   $ (17,274   $ (14   $ (63,430   $ (3,558   $ 3      $ 14,965     $ 27,365      $ (41,943
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Hedging Reserves

The hedging reserve comprises the effective portion of the cumulative net change in the fair value of hedging instruments used in cash flow hedges pending subsequent recognition of the hedged cash flows.

 

(2)

Fair value reserves

The fair value reserve comprises the cumulative net change in the fair value of financial assets with changes in OCI, until the assets are derecognized or impaired.

 

(3)

Reserve relating to actuarial gains and losses

It comprises actuarial gains or losses on defined benefit plans and post-retirement medical benefits recognized in other comprehensive income.

 

(4)

Income tax on other comprehensive income

Whenever an item of other comprehensive income gives rise to a temporary difference, a deferred income tax asset or liability is recognized directly in other comprehensive income.

 

(5)

Revaluation of administrative property

Revaluation of administrative property is related to the revaluation of administrative buildings and property in Colombia, Costa Rica, and El Salvador. The revaluation reserve is adjusted for increases or decreases in fair values of such property.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The following provides an analysis of items presented net in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income which have been subject to reclassification, without considering items remaining in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) which are never reclassified to profit or loss:

 

     For the six months ended
June 30,
 
     2018      2017  

Cash flow hedges:

     

Reclassification during the period to profit or loss

   $ 1,750      $ 6,309  

Effective valuation of cash flow hedges

     10,423        (23,705
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 12,173      $ (17,396
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair value reserves:

     

Valuations of financial assets with changes in OCI

   $ (570    $ 231  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ (570    $ 231  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax on other comprehensive income:

     

Reclassification during the period to profit or loss

   $         $ (2,524)  

Temporary differences within OCI

     —          2,524  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ —        $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(16)

Derivatives recognized as hedging instruments

Financial instruments recognized as hedging instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are the following:

 

     Note      June 30,
2018
     December 31,
2017
 

Cash flow hedges – Assets

        

Fuel price hedges

     11      $ 24,376      $ 20,549  

Interest Rate

     11        6,553        2,990  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     19      $ 30,929      $ 23,539  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through other comprehensive income reflect the change in fair value of fuel price derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges. Hedged items are designated for future purchases deemed as highly probable forecast transactions.

Cash flow hedges liabilities are recognized within other liabilities in the Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

The Group purchases jet fuel on an ongoing basis as its operating activities require a continuous supply of this commodity. The increased volatility in jet fuel prices has led the Group to the decision to enter into commodity contracts. These contracts are expected to

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

reduce the volatility attributable to fluctuations in jet fuel prices for highly probable forecast jet fuel purchases, in accordance with the risk management strategy outlined by the Board of Directors. The contracts are intended to hedge the volatility of the jet fuel prices for a period between three and twelve months based on existing purchase agreements.

The following table indicates the periods in which the cash flows associated with cash flow hedges are expected to occur, and the fair values of the related hedging instruments as of June 30, 2018:

 

     Fair Value      1–12 months      12–24 months  

Fuel price

        

Assets

   $ 24,376      $ 24,376      $ —    

Interest rate

        

Assets

   $ 6,553      $ —        $ 6,553  

The following table indicates the periods in which the cash flows associated with cash flow hedges are expected to occur, and the fair values of the related hedging instruments as of December 31, 2017:

 

     Fair Value      1–12 months      12–24 months  

Fuel price

        

Assets

   $ 20,549      $ 20,549      $ —    

Interest rate

        

Assets

   $ 2,990      $ —        $ 2,990  

The terms of the cash flow hedging contracts have been negotiated for the expected highly probable forecast transactions to which hedge accounting has been applied. For the six-months ended June 30, 2018 and Junio 30, 2017, a net gain (loss) relating to changes in fair value of hedging instruments of $12,173 and $(17,396), respectively is included in other comprehensive income (see Note 15).

 

(17)

Derivative financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are the following:

 

            June 30,
2018
     December 31,
2017
 

Derivatives not designated as hedges – Liabilities:

        

Derivative contracts of interest rate

     19      $ 507      $ 137  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

      $ 507      $ 137  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Changes in Fair Value of Financial instruments that are intended to reduce the levels of risk of foreign currency and interest rates due recognized through profit or loss when derivative contracts are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

Liabilities on derivatives not designated as hedges are recognized within Other Liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

Foreign currency risk

Certain financial derivatives contracts are measured at fair value through profit or loss and are not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. The foreign currency forward contract balances vary with the level of expected foreign currency sales and purchases and changes in foreign currency forward rates.

Interest rate risk

The Group is exposed to interest rate risk primarily on financial obligations to banks and aircraft lessors. Certain financial derivative instruments are recognized at fair value through profit or loss and are not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. The interest rate contracts vary according to the level of expected interest payable and changes in interest rates of financial obligations. Interest rate risk is managed through a mix of fixed and floating rates on loans and lease agreements, combined with interest rate swaps and options. Under these agreements, the Group pays a fixed rate and receives a variable rate.

 

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Offsetting of financial instruments

The Group has derivative instruments that could meet the offsetting criteria in paragraph 42 of IAS 32 given that the Group has signed with its counterparties enforceable master netting arrangements. Consequently, when derivatives signed with the same counterparty and for the same type of notional result in gross assets and liabilities, the positions are set off resulting in the presentation of a net derivative. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Group has not set off derivative instruments because it has not had gross assets and liabilities with the same counterparty for the same type of notional.

 

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Fair value measurements

The fair values of financial assets and liabilities, together with the carrying amounts shown in the Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of June 30, 2018 are as follows:

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

     Notes    June 30, 2018  
     Carrying
amount
     Fair value  

Financial assets

        

Derivative instruments

   16    $ 30,929      $ 30,929  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 30,929      $ 30,929  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

        

Short-term borrowings and long-term debt

   13    $ 3,934,402      $ 3,949,465  

Derivative instruments

   16, 17      507        507  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 3,934,909      $ 3,949,972  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

The fair values of financial assets and liabilities, together with the carrying amounts shown in the Interim Consolidated Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

          December 31, 2017  
     Notes    Carrying
amount
     Fair value  

Financial assets

        

Available-for-sale securities

      $ 55      $ 55  

Derivative instruments

   16      23,539        23,539  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 23,594      $ 23,594  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

        

Short-term borrowings and long-term debt

   13    $ 3,752,113      $ 3,587,841  

Derivative instruments

   16, 17      137        137  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 3,752,250      $ 3,587,978  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities correspond to the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.

Management assessed that the fair value of cash and cash equivalents, current account receivable, account payable and other current liabilities approximates their respective carrying amount largely due to the short-term mature of these instruments.

Fair values have been determined for measurement and/or disclosure purposes based on the following methods:

 

  (a)

The fair value of available-for-sale financial assets is determined by reference to the present value of future principal and interest cash flows, discounted at a market based interest rate at the reporting date.

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

  (b)

The Group enters into derivative financial instruments with various counterparties, principally financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. Derivatives valued using valuation techniques with market observable inputs are mainly interest rate contracts, foreign currency forward contracts and commodity contracts. The most frequently applied valuation techniques include forward pricing and swap models, using present value calculations. The models incorporate various inputs including the credit quality of counterparties, foreign currency spot and forward rates, interest rate curves and forward rate curves of the underlying commodity.

 

  (c)

The fair value of short-term borrowings and long-term debt, which is determined for disclosure purposes, is calculated based on the present value of future principal and interest cash flows, discounted at a market based interest rate at the reporting date. For finance leases, the market rate is determined by reference to similar lease agreements.

 

  (d)

The Group uses the revaluation model to measure its land and buildings which are composed of administrative properties. Management determined that this constitutes one class of asset under IAS 16 “Property, Plant and Equipment”, based on the nature, characteristics and risks of the property. The fair values of the properties were determined by using market comparable methods. This means that valuations performed by the appraisals are based on active market prices, adjusted for difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific property. The Group periodically engaged accredited independent appraisals, to determine the fair value of its land and buildings.

 

  (e)

The Group estimates the fair value of miles awarded under the LifeMiles program by applying statistical techniques. Inputs to the models include assumptions about expected redemption rates, the mix of products that will be available for redemption in the future and expectation about customer preferences.

Fair values hierarchy

The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value by valuation method. The different levels have been defined as follows:

 

Level 1

   Inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Group has the ability to access at the measurement date;

Level 2

   Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; or

Level 3

   Inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

For assets and liabilities that are recognized in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorization (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group’s assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2018, which is also the date of valuation:

Quantitative disclosures of fair value measurement hierarchy for assets:

 

     Fair value measurement using  

Assets measured at fair value

   Quoted
prices in
active

markets
(Level 1)
     Significant
observable
inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
unobservable
inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Derivative financial assets (Note 16)

           

Aircraft fuel hedges

     —          24,376        —          24,376  

Interest rate derivatives

     6,553        —          —          6,553  

Revalued administrative property (Note 12)

     —          145,144        —          145,144  

Quantitative disclosures of fair value measurement hierarchy for liabilities:

 

     Fair value measurement using  

Liabilities measured at fair value

   Quoted
prices in
active

markets
(Level 1)
     Significant
observable
inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
unobservable
inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Derivative financial liabilities (Note 16 and 17)

           

Derivative contracts of interest rates

     —          507        —          507  

Liabilities for which fair values are disclosed

           

Short-term borrowings and long-term debt (Note 13)

     —          3,949,465        —          3,949,465  

The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group’s assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2017, which is also the date of valuation:

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Quantitative disclosures of fair value measurement hierarchy for assets:

 

     Fair value measurement using  

Assets measured at fair value

   Quoted
prices in
active
markets

(Level 1)
     Significant
observable
inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
unobservable
inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Derivative financial assets (Note 16)

           

Aircraft fuel hedges

     —          20,549        —          20,549  

Interest rate derivatives

     2,990        —          —          2,990  

Available–for–sale securities

     —          55        —          55  

Revalued administrative property (Note 12)

     —          147,663        —          147,663  

Quantitative disclosures of fair value measurement hierarchy for liabilities:

 

     Fair value measurement using  

Liabilities measured at fair value

   Quoted
prices in
active
markets

(Level 1)
     Significant
observable
inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
unobservable
inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Derivative financial liabilities (Note 16 and 17)

           

Interest rate derivatives

     —          137        —          137  

Frequent flyer liability (1)

     —          191,157        —          191,157  

Liabilities for which fair values are disclosed

           

Short–term borrowings and long–term debt

     —          3,587,841        —          3,587,841  

 

(1)

Upon adoption of IFRS 15 on January 1, 2018, frequent flyer deferred revenue is no longer recorded at fair value, but at cost.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

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Income tax expense

The major components of income tax expense for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

Consolidated Income Statement

 

     For the six months ended
June 30,
 
     2018      2017  

Current income tax:

     

Current income tax charge

   $ 17,216      $ 20,585  

Deferred tax income:

     

Related to origination and reversal of temporary differences

     (13,538      (2,949
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense reported in the interim income statement

   $ 3,678      $ 17,636  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Group files tax returns in many jurisdictions around the world. Tax returns contain issues that are potentially subject to different interpretations of tax laws and regulations, which may lead to inquiries and legal claims with tax authorities. The resolution of these consultations and legal claims may take several years, but the Group does not currently expect that resolution to have any significant impact on the consolidated financial position or results of operations. The extent to which there are open consultations and legal claims will depend on the jurisdiction and the issue in question.

Income tax expense is recognized based on management’s estimate of the weighted average effective annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year. The estimated average annual tax rate is 28%, compared to 20% for the year ended on December 31 2017. The lower tax rate in prior years was mainly by Avianca Ecuador, in 2017 the current income tax was calculated on minimum basis and in 2018 it is calculated on tax profits, accordingly the current income tax increases; additionally in 2018 the deferred tax asset is lower than the asset recognized in 2017, because in 2017 it was the initial recognition of this asset.

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, adjustments related to prior-period tax filings were recognised in full.

 

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Provisions for legal claims

As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Group is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The changes in provisions for legal claims in the reporting periods ended June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

     June 30,
2018
     December 31,
2017
     June 30,
2017
 

Balance at the beginning of the period

   $ 11,720      $ 18,516      $ 18,516  

Provisions for legal claims

     (1,892      14,490        3,661  

Accrued provisions

     (302      (21,286      (11,333
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at the end of the period

   $ 9,526      $ 11,720      $ 10,844  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Certain proceedings are considered possible obligations. Based on the plaintiffs’ claims, as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, these contingencies amount to a total of $137,754 and $119,573 respectively. Regardless of the likelihood assessment, some of these proceeding, if becoming probable, may be covered by the Group´s insurance policies or funds provided by third parties.

In accordance with IAS 37, proceedings that the Group considers to represent a remote risk are not accrued in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.

Cessation of pilot activities affiliated with the Colombian Association of Civil Aviators (ACDAC)

On September 20, 2017, the Colombian Association of Civil Aviators union (“ACDAC”) unilaterally initiated a cease of activities as no agreement had been reached in a labor dispute between the union and Avianca S.A. The cease of profit activities lasted for 51 days and lend to the cancellation of 14,337 flights, approximately 50% of our flights, during that period.

On September 25, 2017, Avianca S.A. filed a lawsuit with the Superior Court of Bogotá to declare the illegality of the strike. Such motion was granted by the court on October 6, 2017. Subsequently, ACDAC filed an appeal but such decision was upheld by the Labor Chamber of the Colombian Supreme Court of Justice. ACDAC submitted an application with the court for additional clarification of the judgment as well as an annulment. However, on February 8, 2018, the Colombian Supreme Court denied the motions presented by ACDAC and, therefore, the judge’s decision declaring the strike illegal became final.

On September 28, 2017, by resolution No. 3744 of 2017, the Ministry of Labor convened a compulsory arbitration tribunal, whose awards are comparable to collective bargaining agreements, to settle the differences regarding economic claims between ACDAC and Avianca S.A. The tribunal served Avianca S.A. with the award on December 11, 2017. Subsequently, Avianca S.A. filed a motion to clarify the terms of the award and another motion for annulment since, the Group believes , the tribunal exceeded its competence by rendering decision beyond the scope of its jurisdiction. On February 8, 2018, the arbitration tribunal accepted such motions and remanded the case before the Labor Chamber of the Colombian Supreme Court of Justice, who is the competent authority to rule on the recourse. On July 18, 2018, the Supreme Court of Justice in its civil court confirmed the decision of illegality of the ACDAC strike.

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

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Future aircraft leases payments

The Group has 126 aircraft under financial leases. Future financial lease commitments are as follows:

 

     Aircraft  

Less than one year

   $ 335,047  

Between one and five years

     1,078,283  

More than five years

     968,685  
  

 

 

 
     2,382,015  
  

 

 

 

The Group has 58 aircraft under operating leases with an average remaining lease term of 47 months. Operating leases may be renewed in accordance with management’s business plan. Future operating lease commitments are as follows:

 

     Aircraft  

Less than one year

   $ 250,434  

Between one and five years

     652,527  

More than five years

     191,956  
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,094,917  
  

 

 

 

The Group has two spare engines under operating leases for its family aircraft fleet of ATR and A320. Future spare engines operating lease commitments are as follows:

 

     Engines  

Less than 1 year

   $ 3,892  

Between 1 and 5 years

     23,946  

More than five years

     9,366  
  

 

 

 
   $ 37,204  
  

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2018, the Group rents two Airbus A319, one Airbus A330F under operating lease to OceanAir Linhas Aereas, S.A. and two E-190 to Aeroliteral S.A. de C.V. Future minimum income from these lease agreements is as follows:

 

     Aircraft  

Less than one year

   $ 28,332  

Between one and five years

     61,009  

More than five years

     25,160  
  

 

 

 
   $ 114,501  
  

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The amount of recognized payments expensed during six month period ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

 

     For the six months ended
June 30,
 
     2018      2017  

Leases minimum payments

   $ 130,551      $ 155,760  

 

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Acquisition of aircraft

In accordance with the agreements in effect, future commitments related to the acquisition of aircraft and engines are as follows:

 

     Order      Options      Delivery  

Airbus (family A320) (1)

     124        —          2019-2025  

Boeing 787- 8/9 (2)

     4        9        2018-2019  

Motores

     4        —          2018-2020  

 

(1)

On December 2017, the Group signed two Assignment, Assumption and Release Agreements, one assigning 5 A-320 family aircraft to Muisca Aviation Limited and other assigning 4 A-320 family aircraft to Tejo Aviation Limited. Under the terms of these agreements to acquire Airbus aircraft, the Group must make pre-delivery payments to Airbus on predetermined dates.

(2)

On September 2017, the Group signed an amendment to convert three 787-8 and one 787-9 with deliveries scheduled in 2019. Additionally, in July 2017, the Group exercised a purchase option for one 787-8 with delivery scheduled in 2018.

The value of the final purchase orders is based on the aircraft price list (excluding discounts and contractual credits granted by the manufacturers) and including estimated incremental costs. As of June 30, 2018, commitments acquired with manufacturers for the purchase of aircraft and advance payments are summarized below. Advance payments are subsequently applied to aircraft acquisition commitments.

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

     Year one      Year two      Year three      Year four      Thereafter      Total  

Advance payments

   $ 137,245      $ 212,061      $ 306,997      $ 209,959      $ 404,577      $ 1,270,839  

Aircraft acquisition Commitments

   $ 628,322      $ 1,567,034      $ 2,101,400      $ 3,550,657      $ 6,832,592      $ 14,680,005  

The Group plans to finance the acquisition of the commitments acquired with the resources generated by the Group and the financial operations that can be formalized with financial entities and aircraft leasing companies.

 

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Dividends decreed and paid

The Group paid dividends during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, based on the retained earnings as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively:

 

     June 30,
2018
     December 31,
2017
 

Dividends paid

Dividend - Ordinary shared

   $ 5,529      $ 16,942  

Dividend - Preferred shared

     2,849        8,730  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 8,378      $ 25,672  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Board of Directors of Avianca Holdings S.A. at an ordinary session of the General Shareholders Meeting held on March 16, 2018, agreed distribution of profits for the year 2017 as dividend to the shareholders of the Group who will be paid the amount of COP$98.6 per share, for a total amount decreed of $35,508. The dividends decreed will be paid in four equal installments of COP$24.65 per share, on June 29, July 31, August 31 and September 28, 2018.

The Board of Directors of Avianca Holdings S.A. at an ordinary session of the General Shareholders Meeting held on March 31, 2017, agreed the project for the distribution of profits for the year 2016 as dividend to the shareholders of the Group who will be paid the amount of COP$77 per share. The dividends decreed were paid in two equal installments of COP$38.5 per share, on July 31 and September 30, 2017.

Dividends paid to minority shareholding

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2018, the Group declared and paid dividends of $46,500 corresponding to minority interest of LifeMiles Ltd. according to the availability of cash and based on the liquidity. Additionally, a dividend was declared and paid to the minority stake of Turbo Prop Leasing Corp in the amount of $596.

During 2017, dividends related to the minority participation of Lifemiles Ltd were declared and paid in the amount of $127,001. According to the availability of cash and based on the liquidity and dividend distribution policy, a total of $39,750 was paid during the months of June, May, August and October of 2017 and on August 22, 2017 extraordinary dividends were paid in the amount of $87,251. Additionally, a dividend was declared and paid to the minority stake of Aerotaxis La Costeña S.A. in the amount of $3,000 in the month of December 2017.

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

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Debt covenants

As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 the Group did not comply with certain debt covenants, however, the Group did not require waivers from the Financial Institutions since the breached covenants have no possible consequences on acceleration of debt.

 

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Subsequent events

There are no material subsequent events to be disclosed at the date of issuance of the report.

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