0001193125-19-148489.txt : 20190516 0001193125-19-148489.hdr.sgml : 20190516 20190516060904 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-19-148489 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20190516 FILED AS OF DATE: 20190516 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20190516 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Avianca Holdings S.A. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001575969 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED [4512] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: R1 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36142 FILM NUMBER: 19830501 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: AVENIDA CALLE 26 #59 - 15 CITY: BOGOTA STATE: F8 ZIP: NONE BUSINESS PHONE: 57 1 587-7700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: AVENIDA CALLE 26 #59 - 15 CITY: BOGOTA STATE: F8 ZIP: NONE 6-K 1 d749867d6k.htm FORM 6-K Form 6-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May, 2019.

Commission File Number 001-36142

 

 

Avianca Holdings S.A.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

Aquilino de la Guardia Calle No. 8, Panama City,

Republic of Panama

(+507) 205-600

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  ☒            Form 40-F  ☐

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LOGO

Bogotá D.C., May 16, 2019

MATERIAL INFORMATION

Avianca Holdings S.A. informs that it has published on its website www.aviancaholdings.com its earnings release for the first quarter of 2019 and its unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

Enclosures:

Exhibit 99.1 – Unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

For further information please contact:

Avianca Investor Relations

+ 571-5877700 ext. 2474, 1349

ir@avianca.com

ABOUT AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A.

The terms “Avianca Holdings” or “the Company” refer to the consolidated entity. The original source-language text of this announcement is the official, authoritative version, Translations are provided as an accommodation only, and should be cross-referenced with the source-language text, which is the only version of the text intended to have legal effect.

Avianca Holdings S.A. (NYSE: AVH) (BVC:PFAVH) comprises the airlines: Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.—Avianca, Tampa Cargo S.A., incorporated in Colombia, Aerolineas Galapagos S.A.—Aerogal, incorporated in Ecuador, and the TACA Group companies: TACA International Airlines S.A., incorporated in El Salvador, Lineas Aereas Costarricenses S.A.—LACSA, incorporated in Costa Rica, Transamérican Airlines S.A.—TACA Perú, incorporated in Perú, Servicios Aéreos Nacionales S.A.—SANSA, incorporated in Costa Rica, Aerotaxis La Costeña S.A., incorporated in Nicaragua, and Isleña de Inversiones S.A. de C.V.—ISLEÑA, incorporated in Honduras.

+571 587 77 00 – 2474, 1349

ir@avianca.com


LOGO

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 16, 2019

 

  AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A.
By:  

/s/ Richard Galindo

Name:   Richard Galindo
Title:   Vice President Senior General Counsel
EX-99.1 2 d749867dex991.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 March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018 and

for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

 

1


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Index

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position

     3  

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

     5  

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

     7  

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows

     9  

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

     11  

 

2


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

                                                        
     Notes    March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 

Assets

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   8    $ 290,918      $ 273,108  

Restricted cash

   8      107        4,843  

Trade and other receivables, net of expected credit losses

   9      285,411        288,157  

Accounts receivables from related parties

   10      5,065        6,290  

Current tax assets

   21      255,885        231,914  

Expendable spare parts and supplies, net of provision for obsolescence

        92,928        90,395  

Prepayments

        103,093        99,864  

Deposits and other assets

   11      102,446        89,773  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

        1,135.853        1,084,344  

Assets held for sale

   13      —          31,580  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Noncurrent assets:

        

Deposits and other assets

   11      91,971        115,504  

Trade and other receivables, net of expected credit losses

   9      33,653        35,503  

Non-current taxes assets

   21      —          19  

Intangible assets and goodwill, net

        507,312        513,803  

Deferred tax assets

   21      21,334        24,573  

Property and equipment, net

   3, 12      6,169,435        5,313,317  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non–current assets

        6,823,705        6,002,719  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

      $ 7,959,558      $ 7,118,643  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

3

 

 


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

                                                        
     Notes    March 31,
2019
    December 31,
2018
 

Liabilities and equity

       

Current liabilities:

       

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

   14    $ 838,980     $ 626,742  

Accounts payable

        597,183       664,272  

Accounts payable to related parties

   10      3,281       2,827  

Accrued expenses

        127,885       108,712  

Current tax liabilities

   21      27,361       26,702  

Provisions for legal claims

   22      10,116       7,809  

Provisions for return conditions

        14,326       2,475  

Employee benefits

        130,807       125,147  

Air traffic liability

        420,645       424,579  

Frequent flyer deferred revenue

        188,024       186,378  

Other liabilities

        13,080       3,861  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        2,371,688       2,179,504  

Noncurrent liabilities:

       

Long–term debt

   14      4,157,272       3,380,838  

Accounts payable

        6,972       7,127  

Provisions for return conditions

        121,007       127,685  

Employee benefits

        112,163       110,085  

Deferred tax liabilities

   21      16,888       18,437  

Frequent flyer deferred revenue

        232,610       234,260  

Other liabilities

        60,606       68,246  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non–current liabilities

        4,707,518       3,946,678  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

      $ 7,079,206     $ 6,126,182  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

        295,727       386,087  

Other comprehensive income

   16      (42,947     (44,096
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

        1,081,243       1,170,454  

Non–controlling interest

        (200,891     (177,993
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

        880,352       992,461  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

      $ 7,959,558     $ 7,118,643  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

4

 

 


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

(In USD thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

                                                                          
          For the three months ended March 31  
     Notes    2019     2018  

Operating revenue:

       

Passenger

      $ 970,400     $ 971,601  

Cargo and other

   4      180,353       196,793  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

      $ 1,150,753     $ 1,168,394  

Operating expenses:

       

Flight operations

        30,132       41,106  

Aircraft fuel

        304,064       277,963  

Ground operations

        120,013       114,414  

Aircraft rentals

   3, 23      —         67,115  

Passenger services

        49,880       42,236  

Maintenance and repairs

        48,106       44,622  

Air traffic

        76,350       62,133  

Selling expenses

        107,763       134,273  

Salaries, wages and benefits

        179,322       188,491  

Fees and other expenses

        53,570       35,949  

Special charges

        11,900       —    

Depreciation, amortization and impairment

   3, 12      151,200       84,333  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

        1,132,300       1,092,635  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit

        18,453       75,759  

Interest expense

        (68,616     (54,889

Interest income

        4,454       5,698  

Derivative instruments

        495       490  

Foreign exchange

   6      (11,749     (16,236

Equity method profit

        245       —    
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) profit before income tax

        (56,718     10,822  

Income tax expense – current

   21      (8,464     (16,867

Income tax expense – deferred

   21      (2,730     9,493  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income tax expense

        (11,194     (7,374
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) profit for the period

      $ (67,912   $ 3,448  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic (loss) profit per share

   15     

Common stock

      $ (0.075 )     $ (0.003

Preferred stock

      $ (0.075   $ (0.003

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

5

 

 


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

(In USD thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

                                                                          
          For the three months ended March 31  
     Notes    2019     2018  

Net (loss) profit for the period

      $ (67,912   $ 3,448  

Other comprehensive income (loss):

       

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

   16     

Remeasurements of defined benefit liability

        (1,335     12,270  

Income tax

        194       (84
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        (1,141     12,186  

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

   16     

Effective portion of changes in fair value of hedging instruments

        1,702       4,499  

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

        627       (521
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        2,329       3,978  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income, net of income tax

        1,188       16,164  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive (loss) income net of income tax

      $ (66,724   $ 19,612  

(Loss) profit attributable to:

       

Equity holders of the parent

        (74,975     (3,184

Non–controlling interest

        7,063       6,632  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net profit

      $ (67,912   $ 3,448  

Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to:

       

Equity holders of the parent

        (73,826     12,863  

Non–controlling interest

        7,102       6,749  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive (loss) income

      $ (66,724   $ 19,612  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

6

 

 


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

 

        For the three months ended March 31, 2019  
        Common Stock     Preferred Stock     Additional paid-in capital     Other comprehensive income                          
    Notes   Common
Stock
    Preferred
Stock
    OCI
Reserves
    Revaluation     Retained
earnings
    Equity
attributable to
owners of the
Company
    Non-
controlling
interest
    Total
equity
 

Balance at December 31, 2018

    $ 82,600     $ 42,023     $ 234,567     $ 469,273     $ (82,030   $ 37,934     $ 386,087     $ 1,170,454     $ (177,993   $ 992,461  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

      —         —         —         —         —         —         (74,975     (74,975     7,063       (67,912

Other comprehensive income

  16     —         —         —         —         1,149       —         —         1,149       39       1,188  

Dividends decreed

  25     —         —         —         —         —         —         (15,385     (15,385     (30,000     (45,385
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2019

    $ 82,600     $ 42,023     $ 234,567     $ 469,273     $ (80,881   $ 37,934     $ 295,727     $ 1,081,243     $ (200,891   $ 880,352  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

7

 

 


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

        For the three months ended March 31, 2018  
        Common stock     Preferred stock     Additional paid-in capital     Other comprehensive income                          
    Notes   Common
stock
    Preferred
stock
    OCI
Reserves
    Revaluation     Retained
earnings
    Equity
attributable to
owners of the
Company
    Non-
controlling
interest
    Total
equity
 

Balance at December 31, 2017

    $ 82,600     $ 42,023     $ 234,567     $ 469,273     $ (59,184   $ 58,382     $ 587,989     $ 1,415,650     $ (75,950   $ 1,339,700  

Adjustment on initial application of new standards

      —         —         —         —         —         —         (141,808     (141,808     (57,957     (199,765
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2018

    $ 82,600     $ 42,023     $ 234,567     $ 469,273     $ (59,184   $ 58,382     $ 446,181     $ 1,273,842     $ (133,907   $ 1,139,935  

Net profit

      —         —         —         —         —         —         (3,184     (3,184     6,632       3,448  

Other comprehensive income for the period

  16     —         —         —         —         16,047       —         —         16,047       117       16,164  

Dividends decreed

      —         —         —         —         —         —         (35,508     (35,508     (41,096     (76,604
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2018

    $ 82,600     $ 42,023     $ 234,567     $ 469,273     $ (43,137   $ 58,382     $ 407,489     $ 1,251,197     $ (168,254   $ 1,082,943  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

8

 

 


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

 

                                                        
         

For the three months ended

March 31,

 
    

Notes

   2019     2018  

Cash flows from operating activities:

       

Net (loss) profit for the year

      $ (67,912   $ 3,448  

Adjustments for:

       

Provision net of expected credit losses

   9      917       (148

Provision for expandable spare parts and suppliers obsolescence

   1      105       (286

Recovery for return conditions

        5,390       (21,148

Net provisions for legal claims

   22      2,397       (149

Depreciation and amortization

        151,200       84,333  

Gains on disposal of assets

        (8,618     (8,265

Fair value adjustment of financial instruments

        (495     (956

Interest income

        (4,454     (5,698

Interest expense

        68,616       54,889  

Deferred tax

   21      2,730       (9,493

Current tax

   21      8,464       16,867  

Unrealized foreign currency losses (gain)

        2,389       (10,609

Changes in:

       

Accounts receivable

        (15,052     12,120  

Expendable spare parts and supplies

        (2,638     4,558  

Prepayments

        (3,228     (1,378

Deposits and other assets

        22,182       32,472  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

        23,036       1,928  

Air traffic liability

        (3,915     15,616  

Frequent flyer deferred revenue

        (4     —    

Provision for return conditions

        (217     (3,118

Employee benefits

        1,152       (2,977

Income tax paid

        (12,906     (11,545
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

      $ 169,139     $ 150,461  

Cash flows from investing activities:

       

Acquisition of investments available for sale

        —         (3

Restricted cash

        4,846       (79

Interest received

        4,436       4,440  

Advance payments on aircraft purchase contracts

   12      (6,365     (54,605

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

                                                        
         

For the three months ended

March 31,

 
    

Notes

   2019     2018  

Acquisition of property and equipment

   12      (49,439     (52,088

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

        35,403       80,777  

Redemption of certificates of bank deposits

        (3,847     (3,150

Acquisition of intangible assets

        (594     (4,513
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

      $ (15,560   $ (29,221

Cash flows from financing activities:

       

Proceeds from loans and borrowings

   14      150,403       104,640  

Repayments of loans and borrowings

   14      (207,535     (103,637

Interest paid

   14      (45,919     (37,710

Dividends paid to minority shareholding

   25      (30,000     (41,096
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

      $ (133,051   $ (77,803

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

        20,528       43,437  

Effect of movements in exchange rates on cash held

        (2,718     (992
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

        273,108       508,982  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

      $ 290,918     $ 551,427  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited 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 in and under the laws of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Subsequently, the Company changed its corporate name as follows on March 10, 2010 to AviancaTaca Limited, on January 28, 2011 to AviancaTaca Holding, S.A and on March 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 March 21, 2013 the Company 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 Company listed its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and is listed as AVH.

It’s ultimate holding company is Synergy Aerospace Corp. and directly holding is BRW Aviation LLC.

The following are the significant subsidiaries in the Group included within these financial statements:

 

Name of Subsidiary    Country of
Incorporation
   Ownership
Interest %
 
          2019     2018  

Avianca Ecuador

   Ecuador      99.62     99.62

Aerovias del Continente Americano S.A. (Avianca)

   Colombia      99.98     99.98

Avianca, Inc.

   EE.UU.      100     100

Avianca Leasing, LLC

   EE.UU.      100     100

Grupo Taca Holdings Limited

   Bahamas      100     100

Latin Airways Corp.

   Panama      100     100

LifeMiles Ltd.

   Bermuda      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.

   EE.UU.      99.98     99.98

Tampa Cargo S.A.S.

   Colombia      99.98     99.98

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

   El Salvador      99     99

Avianca Peru S.A.

   Perú      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 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The Company 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, Avianca Brasil, Iberia, Lufthansa, Eva Airways, Air China, Etihad Airways, Silver Airways and Turkish Airlines. Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, Avianca Perú, Taca International and Aviateca are member of Star Alliance, which give customers access to destinations and services offered by 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. with headquarters in Colombia and Aerotransporte de Carga Union 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 owns and operates a coalition loyalty program called LifeMiles (the “Program”), which is also the frequent flyer Program for the airline subsidiaries of AVH. LifeMiles sells loyalty currency (“Miles”) to its commercial partners and Program members, including to AVH airlines and other airline partners from the Star Alliance network, and collects incentive payments and fees from partners and members of the Program for certain transactions. These partners in turn use Miles to reward their customers, increasing loyalty for their brands. For instance, partner airlines reward passengers with Miles whenever they fly, financial partners reward cardholders with Miles when they spend with their credit cards, and retail partners reward customers with Miles when they purchase merchandise or other goods and services. Miles earned can be exchanged for flights with Avianca, airline members of Star Alliance and other air partners, as well as for other commercial partners’ products and services such as hotel nights, car rentals and retail merchandise, among other rewards.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, Avianca Holdings S.A. had a total fleet consisting of:

 

     March 31, 2019      December 31, 2018  

Aircraft

   Owned/
Financial
Lease
     Operating
Lease
(1)
     Total      Owned/
Financial
Lease
     Operating
Lease
     Total  

Airbus A-318

     10        —          10        10        —          10  

Airbus A-319

     23        4        27        23        4        27  

Airbus A-320

     35        26        61        35        26        61  

Airbus A-320 NEO

     3        4        7        3        4        7  

Airbus A-321

     7        6        13        7        6        13  

Airbus A-321 NEO

     —          2        2        —          2        2  

Airbus A-330

     3        7        10        3        7        10  

Airbus A-330F

     6        —          6        6        —          6  

Airbus A-300F-B4F

     5        —          5        5        —          5  

Boeing 787-8

     8        5        13        8        5        13  

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  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     142        54        196        142        54        196  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

As of January 1, 2019, as a result of the adoption of IFRS 16, the leases that are legally denominated operative are recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position as part property and equipment-flight equipment, as well as the recognition of the related financial liability that represents the present value of the minimum payments of the lease contract. (see note 3).

 

(2)

Basis of preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

Applied Professional Accounting Standards

 

  (a)

Statement of compliance

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of and for the three months period ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 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, 2018. 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.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the group as of and for the three months period ended March 31, 2019 were prepared and submitted by Management and authorized for issuing by the Board of Directors on May 15, 2019.

 

  (b)

Basis of measurement

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for, certain land and buildings (classified as property), derivative financial instruments and plan assets, have been measured at fair value. The carrying values of recognized assets and liabilities that are designated as hedged items in cash flow for changes in fair value that would otherwise be carried at amortized cost are adjusted to recognize changes in the fair values attributable to the risks that are being hedged in effective hedge relationships.

 

  (c)

Functional and presentation currency

The Group’s consolidated financial statements are presented in US Dollars, which is also the parent company’s functional currency. For each entity, the Group determines the functional currency and items included in the financial statements of each entity are measured using that functional currency. The Group uses the direct method of consolidation and on disposal of a foreign operation, the gain or loss that is reclassified to profit or loss reflects the amount that arises from using this method.

 

  (d)

Use of estimates and judgments

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS 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 were 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, 2018.

The following are critical judgments used in applying accounting policies that may have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the Consolidated financial statements:

 

   

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 100 aircraft from the A319, A320, A321, A330, A330F, ATR72 and B787 families. The Group has determined, based on the

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

 

terms and conditions of the arrangements, that the Company controls these special purpose entities (“SPE”) and therefore, SPEs are consolidated by the Group and these aircraft are shown in the consolidated statement of financial position as part of Property and Equipment with the corresponding debt shown as a liability.

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

 

   

The Group periodically evaluates Air traffic liability and any significant adjustment is recorded in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. These adjustments are mainly due to differences between actual events and circumstances such as historical sales rates and customer travel patterns that may result in refunds, changes or expiration of tickets that differ substantially from the estimates. The Group evaluates its estimates and adjusts deferred revenue for unearned transportation and revenue for passenger transport when necessary.

 

   

The Group believes that the tax positions taken are reasonable. However, tax authorities by audits proceedings may challenge the positions taken resulting in additional liabilities for taxes and interest that may become payable in future years. Tax positions involve careful judgment on the part of management and are reviewed and adjusted to account for changes in circumstances, such as lapse of applicable statutes of limitations, conclusions of tax audits, additional exposures derived from new legal issues or court decisions on a particular tax matter. The Group establishes provisions, based on their estimation on feasibility of a negative decision derived from an audit proceeding by the tax authorities of the respective countries in which it operates. The amount of such provisions is based on various factors, such as experience of previous tax audits and different interpretations of tax regulations by the taxable entity and the responsible tax authority. Actual results could differ from estimates.

 

   

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 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 assists management in determine the fair value of these assets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017. The valuation techniques used by these specialists require estimates about market conditions at the time of the report.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

   

The Group estimates useful lives and residual values of property and equipment, including fleet assets based on network plans and recoverable value. Useful lives and residual values area revaluated annually considering the latest fleet plans and business plan information. In the note 12 provides more information about the net book value of the property and equipment and their respective depreciation charges.

 

   

The Group evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets subject to amortization or depreciation whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist. For purposes of this testing, the Company has generally identified the aircraft fleet type as the lowest level of identifiable cash flows. An impairment charge is recognized when the asset’s carrying value exceeds its net undiscounted future cash flows and its fair market value. The amount of the charge is the difference between the asset’s carrying value and fair market value.

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but are reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. Goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis, or on an interim basis whenever a triggering event occurs.

 

   

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. 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.

For determines the discount rate of the pension plans in Colombia, the management takes as a reference the local market rate.

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.

 

   

The Group estimated the breakage of miles, supported by a third valuation specialist to assist management in this process. The Group 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.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

   

The Group recognizes a provision in the balance sheet when a third-party account has a legal or implicit obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an exit of liquidity benefits to the obligation is required. In relation to provisions for litigation, the main source of uncertainty is the time of the outcome of the process.

 

   

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 rate 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 with third parties 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. At redelivery of aircraft, any difference between the provision recorded and actual costs is recognized in the result of the period.

 

  (e)

Reclassifications

Reclassifications have been made to the prior year consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period presentation:

 

   

“Accounts payable” in the amount of $68,302 in the consolidated statement financial position and “Accrued expenses” in the amount of $12,182 were unified into ‘employee benefits” at December 31, 2018 to reflect the short-term obligations directly related to the employees in the corresponding item, these include salaries, vacations, bonuses and other contributions.

 

  (f)

Going Concern

On November 29, 2018, BRW Aviation LLC (our directly controlling holding) and BRW Aviation Holding LLC (BRW) entered into a loan agreement, as borrower and guarantor, respectively, with United Airlines, Inc. (United), as lender, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative and collateral agent (the United Loan). Neither Avianca Holdings nor any of its subsidiaries are party to the United Loan and they are not obligors thereunder.

On April 10, 2019, BRW and United informed Avianca Holdings that BRW was not in compliance with the collateral coverage ratio covenant under the United Loan and that no waiver was in place for such non-compliance.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Such non-compliance constitutes an event of the default under the United Loan. The existence of one or more events of default under the United Loan entitles United or its collateral agent to take enforcement action in relation to 78.1% of our common shares, which could result in United or its collateral agent taking steps to enforce the share pledge, including ultimately taking control.

There are a number of different definitions of change of control in our financing documents, which management identified upon gaining knowledge of BRW and United having entered into this loan, and any determination of whether a change in control has occurred is a complex assessment and is not without doubt. If United or its collateral agent were to take enforcement action on the share pledge, it could negatively affect our financing agreements and other contracts.

As a result, a change in control of Avianca Holdings, could adversely affect our financial and operational performance and affect our ability to continue as a going concern.

Our 8.375% Senior Notes due 2020 contain a change of control repurchase provision which provides that if there is a rating downgrade in such notes by each rating agency that rates the notes, and such downgrade results from a change of control, we will be required to offer to all holders of such notes the right to sell such notes to us for a purchase price of 101% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

Our lenders would have the right to institute insolvency proceedings or foreclose on certain of our assets and we may file for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 or otherwise seek to commence a restructuring of our outstanding indebtedness.

The aggregate principal amount of our indebtedness that contains change of control events of default, change of control repurchase provisions or cross-default provisions which could be triggered in the circumstances described above is $1,512.2 million, of which $944.4 million is secured indebtedness.

At the end of April 2019, Avianca received reservation of rights letters from 2 Facility Agents in its Export Credit Agencies (ECA) financings. The mentioned reservation of rights letters is related to the acquisition of certain ATR turboprop aircraft by Synergy Aerospace, which are not operated by Avianca. In those letters, the Facility Agents state that Synergy Aerospace has failed to comply with certain obligations under other transactions that are supported by the ECAs. As of today, Avianca Holdings SA has not been informed of the precise date of such incompliance of such obligations.

The non-compliance of Synergy under its ECA obligations could cause a potential default under Avianca Holdings’ ECA contracts. It is worth to mention that AVH is current under its ECA obligations and no event has been notified to AVH to anticipate any of its obligations. The aggregate principal amount of our indebtedness in relation

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

to ECA contracts that could be affected by the non-compliance of Synergy resulting potential default provisions is $911.9 million out of which $168.8 million are already classified under current liabilities in accordance with the ordinary amortization schedule. The remainder of $743.1 million could be restated as a current liability should the noncompliance of Synergy under its ECA obligations persist.

Some of the actions taken by the management of Avianca Holdings are:

 

   

Avianca Holdings is currently in the process of seeking amendments to its existing financing agreements in order to include United, the collateral agent and the independent third party, each pursuant to the United Loan, as permitted holders under such financing agreements in order that enforcement actions, such as the voting of the shares of Avianca Holdings by United, such collateral agent or such independent third party, would not constitute a change of control under any such financing agreement of Avianca Holdings.

 

   

Assuming that this approach is accepted by lenders under such financing agreements of Avianca Holdings, United would be able to enforce under the share pledge in connection with the United Loan to take ownership of the shares of Avianca Holdings without causing a change of control under any of the financing agreements of Avianca Holdings.

 

   

As referenced in note 27 of the financial statements Avianca Holdings has obtained an amended credit and guaranty agreement as well as an acknowledgment by Banco de Bogota, which solve the noncompliance of the company under the Banco de Bogota loan for the December 31, 2018.

 

   

Avianca Holdings is currently in the process of seeking a better understanding of the current non-compliance of Synergy’s ECA obligations.

In addition to the aforementioned paragraphs, Avianca Holdings is not aware and has not been informed of any enforcement action in conjunction with the share pledge under the Loan Agreement entered by BRW and United Airlines, nor any enforcement action taken by the ECAs. As such, the management of Avianca Holdings has assessed the risks described above and considers that it has the ability to continue as a going concern, which is the basis for the preparation of these financial statements.

 

(3)

New and amended standards and interpretations

 

3.1

Amendments to IFRSs that are mandatorily effective for the current year

The Group has applied for the first time some standards and modifications to the standards, which were effective for the periods beginning on January 1, 2019. The Group has not applied any standard, interpretation or modification that has been issued but is not yet effective.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

IFRS 16 Leases

IFRS 16 replaces IAS 17 Leases, IFRIC 4 which determines whether an Agreement contains a Lease, SIC-15 Operating Leases - Incentives and SIC-27 that evaluates the substance of transactions that involve the legal form of a lease. The standard establishes the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases and requires lessees to consider most of the leases in a single model, recognized in the Statement of Financial Position.

The lessor’s accounting under IFRS 16 remains substantially unchanged from IAS 17. Lessors will continue to classify leases as operating or financial leases using principles similar to those in IAS 17.

The group has applied IFRS 16 using the retrospective approach, according to which the cumulative effect of the initial application realizes the retained earnings as of January 1, 2019. In this case, the comparative information for 2018 has not been restated.

The Group also chose to use the recognition exemptions for lease agreements, which on the start date, have a term of 12 months or less and do not contain a purchase option (short-term leases), and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value (low value assets).

Nature of the effects of adoption of IFRS 16

In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16, which establishes a comprehensive model for the identification of lease agreements and their treatment in the financial statements of both lessees and lessors.

IFRS 16, Leases, must be applied as of January 1, 2019. The new standard requires that lessees recognize an asset and liability for use right in the balance sheet for all contracts that qualify as leases (with the exception of short-term leases for which the underlying asset is of low value) start date of the lease and recognize expenses in the income statement.

The lease liability is measured at the present value of the outstanding lease payments. Lease payments will include fixed payments, variable payments based on an index or rate, reasonably secure purchase options, termination fines, fees paid by the lessee to the owners of a special purpose entity for the restructuring of the transaction, and probable. The amounts that the lease will owe under a residual value guarantee. The lease payment does not include the payment of a variable lease other than those that depend on an index or rate, no guarantee on the part of the lessee of the lessor’s debt, or any amount assigned to the components without a lease.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The group initially measures the value of the right-of-use assets by the value of the lease liability and includes the value of the payments made before the start of the lease, any initial direct costs incurred by the lessee.

The Group completed its assessment of the impacts of the adoption of IFRS 16 in its consolidated financial statements. The evaluation included the following activities:

Aircraft leases

As of January 1, 2019, the Group had 54 aircraft under operating leases, and the Group registered such aircraft as assets and liabilities of the Group’s right of use with the requirement of the new standard.

The assets by right of use will be accounted for in accordance with IAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment. Aircraft registered as a right of use will be depreciated over the term of the lease and any qualifying maintenance event will be capitalized and depreciated over the expected lease term and the expected maintenance life. Provisions for conditions of termination of the lease agreement will be recorded in the leases of aircraft as part of the assets with right of use and any change in the provision will be recognized as an adjustment to the asset with right of use and, subsequently, will be amortized to the Income statement during the remaining term of the lease contract.

Real estate leases

The Group has leases related to the operations space of the airport terminal and other real estate. For leases related to the terminal’s operations space, there are usually effective replacement rights in the hands of the lessor and, therefore, these are not considered the lease requirements according to the standard. Airport terminal contracts with variable lease payments are also excluded, and variable lease payments, other than those based on an index or rate, are related to the measurement of the lease liability. Leases of properties that were recorded as right-of-use assets and lease liabilities according to the new standard that relates to the Group’s offices.

Other leases

Other leases related to vehicles, machinery, technology. They have been evaluated, discarding short-term contracts and low-value assets, and contracts associated with vehicles are mainly recognized as assets with right of use.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Sale and Leaseback transactions

Prior to the adoption of the New Lease Standard, the gains on sale and leaseback transactions of finance lease were deferred and recognized in the income statement over the term of the lease. Profits from sale and leaseback transactions that result in an operating lease are recognized immediately in the income statement without being deferred. Under the New Standard, gains on sale and leaseback transactions with retroactive lease (subject to adjustments for non-market terms) are recognized immediately if they comply with the requirements of IFRS 15.

At December, 31, 2018 the Group had a deferred gain for $49,242 for previous sale and lease back transactions that subsequent lease was accounted for as a sale and a finance lease applying IAS 17, the group choose not evaluate the sale transactions with the subsequent lease made prior to determine whether the transfer of the asset meets the requirements of IFRS 15 shall be accounted for as a sale, because we choose account for the subsequent lease in the same way as to account for any other financial lease that exists on the date of initial application; and we will continue to amortize any gain on the sale over the term of the lease.

Impacts due to the adoption of the standard (January 1, 2019)

The effects of the adoption of the standard in the Group’s Statement of Financial Position were as follows:

 

     Reported
2018
     Application
of the new
standard

(1)(2)
     Adjusted
Balances
 

Total Assets

     7,118,643        1,035,386        8,154,029  

Total Liabilities

     6,126,182        1,035,386        7,161,568  

Total Equity

     992,461        —          992,461  

 

(1)

The adjustment corresponds to $ 966,806 recognized as assets and liabilities for the right to use aircraft leases, which are presented as Property and Equipment as flight equipment.

(2)

The adjustment corresponds to $ 68,580 recognized as assets and liabilities for the right to use leases on non-aeronautical assets, which are presented into other property.

(3)

The adjustment have not impact in deferred tax.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Impacts for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019

The effects of adopting the standard in the consolidated comprehensive income statement were as follows:

 

     Balances as of
March 31,
2019 without
IFRS 16
     Application of
the new standard
     Balances as of
March 31,
2019
 
     Application
adjustment
 

Operating revenue

   $ 1,150,753      $ —        $ 1,150,753  

Operational expenses:

        

Ground operations

     122,896        (2,883      120,013  

Aircraft rentals

     64,076        (64,076      —    

Depreciation

     92,097        59,103        151,200  

Other operating expenses

     861,087        —          861,087  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     1,140,156        (7,856      1,132,300  

Operating profit

     10,597        7,856        18,453  

Interest expense

     (55,855      (12,761      (68,616

Foreign exchange

     (10,474      (1,275      (11,749

Other income and non-operating expenses

     5,194        —          5,194  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loss before taxes

     (50,538      (6,180      (56,718

Income tax expense

     (11,194         (11,194
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net loss for the year

   $ (61,732    $ (6,180    $ (67,912
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The effects of the adoption of the standard in the State of cash flows were the following:

 

     Balances as of
March 31,
2019
 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 66,959  

Net cash provided by financing activities

   $ (66,959

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Summary of the new accounting policy

The following is a summary of the Group’s new accounting policies after the adoption of IFRS 16:

Assets by right of use

The Group recognizes the assets for right of use on the start date of the lease (that is, the date on which the underlying asset is available for use). The right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and are adjusted for any new measurement of lease liabilities. The cost of the assets with the right to use includes the amount of the recognized lease liabilities, the initial direct costs incurred, and the lease payments made on or before the start date, less the lease incentives received. The assets recognized by right of use are depreciated in a straight line during the shortest period of their estimated useful life and the term of the lease. The assets by right of use are subject to deterioration.

Lease liabilities

On the start date of the lease, the Group recognizes the lease liabilities measured at the present value of the lease payments that will be made during the term of the lease. Lease payments include fixed payments and variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate.

Lease payments also include the price of a purchase option that the Group can reasonably exercise and penalty payments for terminating a lease.

Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognized as an expense in the period in which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs.

 

(4)

Segment information

The Group reports information by segments as established in IFRS 8 “Operating segments”. 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.

The Board of Directors is the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) and monitors the operating results of its reportable segment separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on statement of comprehensive income and is measured consistently with the Group’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The Group’s operational information by reportable segment for the three months ended March 31, 2019 are as follows:

 

     For the three-month period ended March 31, 2019  
     Air
transportation
     Loyalty      Eliminations      Consolidated  

Operating revenue

           

External customers

     1,074,056        76,697        —          1,150,753  

Inter-segment

     33,237        309        (33,546      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

     1,107,293        77,006        (33,546      1,150,753  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating expenses

     970,263        43,676        (32,839      981,100  

Depreciation and amortization

     160,896        2,826        (12,522      151,200  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating (loss) profit

     (23,866      30,504        11,815        18,453  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest expense

     (59,310      (9,306      —          (68,616

Interest income

     3,822        632        —          4,454  

Derivative instruments

     495        —          —          495  

Foreign exchange

     (11,725      (24      —          (11,749

Equity Method

     245        —          —          245  

Income tax expense

     (11,235      41        —          (11,194
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (loss) profit for the period

     (101,574      21,847        11,815        (67,912
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

     7,909,487        250,216        (200,145      7,959,558  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     6,262,417        938,382        (137,135      7,079,206  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The Group’s operational information by reportable segment for the three months ended March 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

     For the three-month period ended March 31, 2018  
     Air
transportation
     Loyalty      Eliminations      Consolidated  

Operating revenue:

           

External customers

   $ 1,092,018      $ 76,376      $ —        $  1,168,394  

Inter-segment

     37,377        551        (37,928      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

     1,129,395        76,927        (37,928      1,168,394  

Operating expenses

     996,309        50,058        (38,065      1,008,302  

Depreciation and amortization

     84,231        3,296        (3,194      84,333  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating profit

     48,855        23,573        3,331        75,759  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest expense

     (48,418      (6,471      —          (54,889

Interest income

     4,993        705        —          5,698  

Derivative instruments

     490        —          —          490  

Foreign exchange

     (16,246      10        —          (16,236

Income tax expense

     (7,374      —          —          (7,374
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (loss) profit for the period

   $ (17,700    $ 17,817      $ 3,331      $ 3,448  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
           

Total Assets – December 2018

   $ 7,098,872      $  248,937      $ (228,566    $ 7,118,643  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities – December 2018

   $ 5,426,718      $ 862,834      $ (163,370    $ 6,126,182  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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.

The Group’s revenues by geographic area for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018 are as follows:

 

     For the three months ended March 31,  
     2019      2018  

United States of America

   $ 117,923      $ 146,355  

Central America and the Caribbean

     161,190        145,143  

Colombia

     489,890        518,643  

South America (excluding–Colombia)

     188,420        254,785  

Other

     193,330        103,468  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

   $ 1,150,753      $ 1,168,394  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The Group allocates revenues by geographic area based on the point of origin of the flight. Non-current assets are composed primarily of aircraft and aeronautical equipment, which are used throughout different countries and are therefore not assignable to any particular geographic area.

 

(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, March and May. Given the proportion of fixed costs, the Company 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 three-months period ended March 31, 2019, the Group recognized a net loss of $11,749, mainly as a result of the revaluation of the Colombian peso against the US dollar of 2.3%, compared to the exchange rate as of December 31, 2018.

 

(7)

Employee benefits

The Group sponsors defined benefit pension plans, which require contributions to be made to separately administered funds. The Company has also agreed to provide certain additional post-employment benefits. These benefits are unfunded as of December 31, 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.

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 assets that are held by CAXDAC. Plan assets are not available to the creditors of the Group, nor can they be paid directly to the Group. Fair

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

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 7.34 % and 7.32% as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively

 

(8)

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as of March 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

 

     March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
     March 31,
2018
 

Cash on hand and bank deposits

   $ 278,854      $ 264,565      $ 536,235  

Demand and term deposits (1)

     12,064        8,543        15,192  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

     290,918        273,108        551,427  

Restricted cash

     107        4,843        5,533  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ 291,025      $ 277,951      $ 556,960  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2019, within the cash equivalents, there are demand and term deposits that amounted to $12,064 and $ 8,543, respectively. The use of term deposits depends on the cash requirements of the Group. As of March 31, 2019, term deposits accrue annual interest rates between 3,77% and 6,50% in Colombian pesos and between 2,26% and 5,38% in dollars. As of December 31, 2018, term deposits accrue annual interest rates between 2.61% and 4.85% in Colombian pesos and between 2.05% and 4.59% in dollars.

 

(9)

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables as of March 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

 

     March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 

Trade

   $ 239,615      $ 258,186  

Employee advances

     4,158        4,848  

Other (1)

     87,400        73,056  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 331,173      $ 336,090  

Less Allowance for expected credit losses

     (12,109      (12,430
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 319,064      $ 323,660  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net current

   $ 285,411      $ 288,157  

Net non–current

     33,653        35,503  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 319,064      $ 323,660  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Corresponds mainly to amounts charged to Rolls Royce to contractual rights acquired in connection with failures in Trent 1000 engines.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Changes during the year in the allowance as follows:

 

     March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 12,430      $ 13,180  

Adjustment implementation IFRS 9

     —          (216

Bad debt expense

     917        4,526  

Reversion against the allowance

     (1,238      (5,060
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     12,109      $ 12,430  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(10)

Balances and transactions with related parties

The following is a summary of related party transactions for the periods ended March 31, 2019, 2018 and December 31, 2018:

 

            March 31, 2019      December 31, 2018      March 31 2018  

Company

   Country      Receivables      Payables      Revenues      Expenses      Receivables      Payables      Revenues      Expenses  

SP SYN Participações S.A.

     Brazil      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 227      $ —    

OceanAir Linhas Aéreas, S.A.

     Brazil        4,980        1,541        3,578        8,470        6,199        1,078        5,115        8,035  

Transportadora del Meta S.A.S.

     Colombia        —          737        —          1,277        13        569        4        —    

Empresariales S.A.S.

     Colombia        —          275        —          680        —          364        1        1,114  

Global Operadora Hotelera S.A.S

     Colombia        11        452        2        1,264        9        532        1        352  

Corp. Hotelera Internac S.A.

     El Salvador        —          168        —          318        —          203        —          146  

Other

        74        108        1        12        69        81        4        149  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

      $ 5,065      $ 3,281      $ 3,581      $ 12,021      $ 6,290      $ 2,827      $ 5,352      $ 9,796  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
            Receivables      Payables                    Receivables      Payables                

Short–term

      $ 5,065      $ 3,281            $ 6,290      $ 2,827        

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The Group has not recognized any expense or provision for doubtful accounts since it is expected that the balances will be recovered completely.

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

Corporación Hotelera Internacional S.A.

Global Operadora Hotelera S.A.S.

   Accommodation services for crews and employees of the Group.
Empresariales S.A.S.    Transportation services for employees of Avianca, S.A.
   The Group provides to and 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 33). 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.
OceanAir Linhas Aéreas, S.A. – in judicial reorganization (recuperação judicial)    On December 10, 2018, Oceanair Linhas Aereas S.A., a Brazilian airline that licenses the trademark “Avianca” from Aerovias del Continente Americano S.A. – Avianca, together with AVB Holding S.A., its parent entity, which, together with Oceanair,” filed a petition for judicial restructuring before the First Bankruptcy Court of the Central Courthouse of the Judicial District of Sao Paulo State, Brazil seeking a voluntary judicial restructuring and emergency relief staying Brazilian foreclosure actions against Oceanair’s fleet. On December 27, 2018, the Debtors also filed for Chapter 15 relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York seeking recognition of the Brazilian Insolvency Proceeding and with the purpose of halting legal action by creditors to collect from the Debtors in the United States. Prior to and subsequently to these filings, several aircraft repossession actions were filed in Brazil by aircraft lessors to immediately respossess the aircraft leased to Oceanair due to Oceanair’s failure to pay rent. While such petitons were initially granted in some cases, such

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Related party

  

Nature of Services

   rulings were subsequently cancelled by Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice, although the approach of the courts could change to permit reposessions. As a consequence, the Debtors were granted protection from any acts of foreclosure, including lawsuits and administrative proceedings, until the Debtors’creditor meeting held on April 5, 2019 during which creditors representing the four different categories of claims voted on the reorganization plan proposed by the Debtors. This adjusted plan, with some additional modifications, was approved on April 5, 2019 by the majority of OceanAir’s creditors during the creditors’ meeting and it was subsequently ratified by the competent judge on April 12, 2019. In addition, the approved restructuring plan provides that Avianca’s rights as owner of its trademarks shall be respected and that the temporary use of such trademarks depends on the prior authorization of Avianca. Actually we have a $2,9 M of the debt from Oceanair in the judicial process.
Transportadora del Meta S.A.S.    It provides Avianca, S.A. ground transportation services for cargo / courier shipments.

Key management personnel compensation expense

During the three months periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 the short-term employee benefits for key management personnel are $4,765 and $11,019. The Group does not have any long-term benefits including post-employment benefits, defined contribution plan, termination benefits or other long-term benefits for the key management personnel.

Following the detail for short-term compensation:

 

     March 31,
2019
     March 31,
2018
 

Salaries

   $ 3,383      $ 3,547  

Bonuses

     674        6,211  

Social benefits

     708        884  

Loans

     —          367  

Compensation

     —          5  

Others

     —          5  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 4,765      $ 11,019  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(11)

Deposits and other assets

Deposits and other assets as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

     Notes      March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 

Short term:

        

Deposits with lessors (1)

      $ 19,243      $ 15,535  

Short term investments (2)

        66,575        59,847  

Guarantee deposits (3)

        2,283        2,283  

Others (4)

        10,105        9,542  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

SubTotal

        98,206        87,207  

Fair value of derivative instruments

     17        4,240        2,566  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

      $ 102,446      $ 89,773  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long term:

        

Deposits with lessors (1)

      $ 47,670      $ 73,569  

Long term investments restricted (2)

        4,578        7,459  

Guarantee deposits (3)

        11,281        14,715  

Others (4)

        25,682        14,983  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

SubTotal

        89,211        110,726  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair value of derivative instruments

     17        2,760        4,778  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

      $ 91,971      $ 115,504  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Corresponds mainly to maintenance deposits in connection with leased aircraft. 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.

Maintenance deposits are reimbursable to the Group upon completion of the maintenance event in an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the amount of the maintenance deposits held by the lessor associated with the specific maintenance event or (b) the qualifying costs related to the specific maintenance event.

The variation corresponds to the change of guarantee on the debt since now the group constitutes letters of credit with the same lessor in order to ensure the payments.

 

  (2)

Short term classification corresponds to funds invested that will expire 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 constituted by the Trusts held by the Group.

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

  (3)

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

  (4)

It mainly corresponds to guarantee deposits pending return with Airbus for delivery of aircraft and funds to guarantee 15% of the outstanding amount of the debt with the bondholders.

 

(12)

Property and equipment, net

The main additions correspond to:

 

   

Flight equipment: During the three months March 31, 2019, the Group not acquired aircraft, in additions a value of $6,081 is related to the following projects Boeing 787-9, ADS-B (Automated dependent surveillance – broadcast) and LF-ULD (Loew frequency underwater locator beacons). During the month ended March 31, 2018, the Group acquired two aircraft A-330-300 and two aircraft A-321-200, under financial leases.

 

   

Capitalized maintenance: Additions reported for the third month ended March 31, 2019 and 31, 2018 correspond mainly to major repairs of the fuselage for $ 11,409 and $ 12,918, respectively, and major engine repairs for $ 16,591 and $ 17,813, respectively.

 

   

Reimbursement of predelivery payments (PDP’s): In the item of aircraft advances, as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Group capitalized loan costs of $6,365 at an average interest rate of 7.04% and $2,958 at an interest rate average of 7.19%, respectively.

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Group signed an Aircraft Purchase Agreement Assignment, assigning 3 Boeing 787-9 aircraft to Valderrama Aviation Limited, therefore, $83,049 related to this event were disposal.

 

   

Others: During the three month ended March 31, 2019 the following capitalizations can be highlighted:

 

   

Assembly of multimedia equipment in airplanes for $5,896

 

   

Furniture and office equipment for $68 and Aircraft tools for $223.

Sale and Leaseback transactions

See changes with application under IFRS 16-Lease Agreements (see note 3)

During the year ended at March 31, 2019, the group have not executed lease back transactions.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Group obtained a gain of $70,070 related to sale and leaseback transactions:

 

   

Transaction results in a financial lease: $53,990 was recognized as financial leasing and it has been deferred and will be amortized over the term of financing, $1,350 and $4,747 were recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income , as amortization, in March 2018, and December 2018.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Flight equipment, property and other equipment as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is as follows:

 

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

Gross:

             

December 31, 2018

  $ 5,244,160     $ 791,004     $ 225,841     $ 260,000     $ 135,838     $ 263,433     $ 6,920,276  

Adoption IFRS 16 (see note 3)

    966,806       —         —         —         —         68,580       1,035,386  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

January 1, 2019

  $ 6,210,966     $ 791,004     $ 225,841     $ 260,000     $ 135,838     $ 332,013     $ 7,955,662  

Additions

    6,081       30,435       5,713       6,365       —         7,210       55,804  

Disposals

    (3,654     (3,247     (3,269     (83,049     —         (3,000     (96,219

Transfers

    (211     367       —         —         —         (156     —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

March 31, 2019

  $ 6,213,182     $ 818,559     $ 228,285     $ 183,316     $ 135,838     $ 336,067     $ 7,915,247  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation:

             

December 31, 2018

  $ 1,028,191     $ 364,976     $ 57,238     $ —       $ 10,789     $ 145,765     $ 1,606,959  

Additions

    103,897       29,248       2,474       —         447       12,220       148,286  

Disposals

    (3,226     (777     —         —         —         (5,430     (9,433
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

March 31, 2019

  $ 1,128,862     $ 393,447     $ 59,712     $ —       $ 11,236     $ 152,555     $ 1,745,812  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net:

             

December 31, 2018

  $ 4,215,969     $ 426,028     $ 168,603     $ 260,000     $ 125,049     $ 117,668     $ 5,313,317  

March 31, 2019

  $ 5,084,320     $ 425,112     $ 168,573     $ 183,316     $ 124,602     $ 183,512     $ 6,169,435  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Flight equipment, property and other equipment as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is as follows:

 

    Flight
Equipment
    Capitalized
Maintenance
    Rotables 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

    257,265       18,678       5,989       54,605       3,489       20,675       360,701  

Disposals/Transfers

    (2,370     —         (10,206     (1,056     (3,368     (12,492     (29,492
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

March 31, 2018

  $ 5,063,780     $ 574,297     $ 214,850     $ 212,852     $ 158,338     $ 302,489     $ 6,526,606  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation:

             

December 31, 2017

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

Additions

    44,166       25,732       3,072       —         537       5,683       79,190  

Disposals/Transfers

    (735     25       (8,479     —         (7     114       (9,082
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

March 31, 2018

  $ 868,205     $ 296,537     $ 62,153     $ —       $ 11,084     $ 146,510     $ 1,384,489  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net:

             

December 31, 2017

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

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

March 31, 2018

  $ 4,195,575     $ 277,760     $ 152,697     $ 212,852     $ 147,254     $ 155,979     $ 5,142,117  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(13)

Assets held for sale

Assets held for sale at December 31, 2018 consisted of the following assets:

 

     March 31, 2019      December 31, 2018  

Flight Simulators

   $ —        $ 31,580  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets held for sale

   $ —        $ 31,580  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Group signed a sale agreement on January 30, 2019 with CAE International Holdings Ltd., agreeing to sell (10) ten flight simulators belonging to the Group. As of March 31, 2019, the flight simulators were sold, and this operation generated a gain on sale of $5,970.

(2)

The assets classified as held for sale belong to the operating segment of air transportation.

 

(14)

Long–term debt

Loans and borrowings, measured at amortized cost, as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are summarized as follows:

 

     Notes      March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 

Current:

        

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

      $ 578,208      $ 589,366  

Current portion-bonds

        46,589        37,376  

Short-term aircraft rentals (1)

        205,794        —    

Short-term other rentals (2)

        8,389        —    
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 838,980      $ 626,742  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non–current:

        

Long–term debt

      $ 2,839,014      $ 2,830,922  

Noncurrent portion-bonds

        549,987        549,916  

Long-term aircraft rentals (1)

        708,392        —    

Long-term other rentals (2)

        59,879        —    
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 4,157,272      $ 3,380,838  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

As of January 1, 2019, as a result of the adoption of IFRS 16, the group recognize leases liabilities in connection with the right of use of assets recognize (see note 3).

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Terms and conditions of the Group’s outstanding obligations for periods ended March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2019 are as follows:

 

            March 31, 2019  
     Due
through
     Weighted
average
interest rate
    Face Value      Carrying
Amount
 

Short–term borrowings

     2020        5,81     108,962        101,504  

Long–term debt

     2026        4,86     5,267,168        3,315,714  

Bonds–Colombia

     2019        9,69     83,902        28,527  

Bonds– Luxembourg

     2020        7,95     550,000        568,050  

Aircfart rentals

     2029        4,83     966,806        914,187  

Others rentals

     2037        7,37     68,580        68,270  
       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

 

  $ 7,045,418      $ 4,996,252  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 
            December 31, 2018  
     Due
through
     Weighted
average
interest rate
    Face Value      Carrying
Amount
 

Short–term borrowings

     2019        5.81   $ 130,858      $ 119,866  

Long–term debt

     2029        4.76     5,249,987        3,300,422  

Bonds–Colombia

     2019        9.87     81,966        28,147  

Bonds– Luxembourg

     2020        7.95     550,000        559,145  
       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

 

  $ 6,012,811      $ 4,007,580  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Bellow we present the detail of the debt balance by type of loan:

 

     March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 

Aircraft

   $ 3,334,442      $ 2,396,748  

Corporate

     1,065,233        1,023,540  

Bonds

     596,577        587,292  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 4,996,252      $ 4,007,580  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

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

The main additions for the three months ended at 31 March 2019 and 2019 corresponds to:

 

   

Loans (financial leasing) to finance the purchase of aircraft:

 

   

During 2019, the Group obtained $36,956 under loans in order to refinance two A320 aircraft.

 

   

During 2018, the Group obtained $427,751 in loans to finance the purchase of one A320 aircraft, two A321, two A330, and one B787.

 

   

Loans for general purposes of :

 

   

During 2019, the Group also obtained $113,447. Mainly these loans are acquired by LifeMiles, $100,000 at rate Libor+5.5 for term 3 years, with the purpose of paying dividends.

 

   

During 2018, the Group also obtained $303,640 for general purposes working capital. Mainly these loans are acquired by LifeMiles, $ 95,000 at a rate Libor + 5.5 for a term of 4 years, with the purpose of paying dividends.

Senior bonds

As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018 the Senior Notes outstanding and the corresponding balances are as follows:

 

                   Balance as of  
     Original      Total placed in      March 31,      December 31,  

Issuing entities

   currency      original currency      2018      2018  

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

     USD        550,000      $ 568,050      $ 559,145  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Issuers:    Avianca Holdings S.A., Avianca Leasing, LLC, and Grupo Taca Holdings Limited
Guarantors:    Avianca Costa Rica, S.A., Avianca Perú 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 $367 million.
Notes offered:    $550,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.375% Senior Notes due 2020.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Initial Issue Price:    98.706%
Initial Issue Date:    May 10, 2013
Issue Amount:    $300 million
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
Maturity Date:    The Senior Notes will mature on May 10, 2020.

Local bonds

As of March 31, 2019, and December 31 2018, bonds issued and the corresponding balances are as follows:

 

                   Balance as of  
            Total      March 31, 2019      December 31 2018  

Issuing entity

   Issue      placed in
original
currency (1)
     Original
currency (1)
     In US
Dollars
     Original
currency (1)
     In US
Dollars
 

Avianca

     Series A        75,000        —          —          —          —    

Avianca

     Series B        158,630        —          —          —          —    

Avianca

     Series C        266,370        90,566        28,527        90,566        28,147  
           

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total

            $ 28,527         $ 28,147  
           

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

(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.    

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

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

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 March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the Group had unsecured revolving lines of credit with different financial institutions in the aggregate amounts of $263,492, and $423,880, respectively. As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, there were $29,342, and $109,059 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 payments on long–term debt

Future payments on long–term debt for the periods ended March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

     Years  
     One      Two      Three      Four      Five and
thereafter
     Total  

March 31, 2019

   $ 477,616      $ 501,241      $ 595,586      $ 546,713      $ 1,194,560      $ 3,315,716  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2018

   $ 469,500      $ 457,737      $ 529,125      $ 608,026      $ 1,236,034      $ 3,300,422  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Future payments on bonds for the periods ended March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

     Years  
     One      Two      Three      Four      Five and
thereafter
     Total  

March 31, 2019

   $ 46,589      $ 549,987      $      $      $      $ 596,576  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2018

   $ 37,376      $ 549,916      $      $      $      $ 587,292  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Future payments on 54 aircraft leasing NIIF 16 for the periods ended March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

     Years  
     One      Two      Three      Four      Five and
thereafter
     Total  

March 31, 2019

   $ 205,794      $ 191,324      $ 175,429      $ 139,688      $ 201,952      $ 914,187  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2018

   $      $      $      $      $      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Future payments on other leasing NIIF 16 for the periods ended March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

     Years  
     One      Two      Three      Four      Five and
thereafter
     Total  

March 31, 2019

   $ 8,389      $ 7,247      $ 6,477      $ 6,748      $ 39,408      $ 68,269  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2018

   $      $      $      $      $      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Changes in liabilities derived from financing activities at March 31, 2019

 

    January 1,
2019
    Adoption
IFRS 16

(1)
    New
acquisitions
    Financial
Cost
    Payments     Interest
Payments
    Foreign
exchange
movement
    March 31,
2019
 

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

  $ 119,866     $ —       $ 4,474     $ 1,485     $ (23,192   $ (1,280   $ 151     $ 101,504  

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

    469,500       —         108,973       5,552       (51,813     (5,669     (49,839     476,704  

Current Bonds

    37,376       —         —         773       6       (46     8,480       46,589  

Non-current obligations under financial lease agreements and purchase agreements

    2,830,922       —         36,956       36,668       (78,427     (25,490     38,385       2,839,014  

Aircraft rentals

    —         966,806       —         11,457       (52,619     (11,457     (1     914,186  

Others rentals

    —         68,580       —         1,304       (1,579     (1,304     1,267       68,268  

Bonds

    549,916       —         —         11,377       89       (673     (10,722     549,987  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities from financing activities

  $ 4,007,580     $ 1,035,386     $ 150,403     $ 68,616     $ (207,535   $ (45,919   $ (12,279   $ 4,996,252  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(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 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Changes in liabilities derived from financing activities at March 31, 2018

 

     January 1,
2018
     New
acquisitions
     New
Leases (1)
     Payments     Foreign
exchange
movement
    March 31,
2018
 

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

   $ 79,263      $ 9,640      $ —        $ (3,045   $ —       $ 85,858  

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

     463,351        —          —          (25,433     8,850       446,768  

Bonds

     29,458        —          —          —         2,028       31,486  

Non-current obligations under financial lease agreements and purchase agreements

     2,451,914        95,000        251,036        (74,853     (10,597     2,712,500  

Other financial liabilities

     148,536        —          —          —         —         148,536  

Bonds

     579,591        —          —          95       2,350       582,036  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities from financing activities

   $ 3,752,113      $ 104,640      $ 251,036      $ (103,236   $ 2,631     $ 4,007,184  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

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

(2)

During the three months ended at March 31, 2018 the financial cost was $54,889 and the interest paid was $37,370.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(15)

Loss per share

The calculation of basic loss per share at March 31, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

 

     March 31,
2019
     March 31,
2018
 

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

   $ (74,975    $ (3,184
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares

     

(in thousands of shares)

     

Common stock

     660,800        660,800  

Preferred stock

     336,187        336,187  

Earnings per share

     

Common stock

   $ (0.075    $ (0.003

Preferred stock

   $ (0.075    $ (0.003

There are not interest on convertible preference shares.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(16)

Other Comprehensive Income (“OCI”) Reserves

The movement of the other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2018, to March 31, 2019, is as follows:

 

     Attributable to owners of the Company               
                       Income tax reserves relating to
(4)
                            
     Hedging
reserves

(1)
    Fair value
reserves

(2)
    Reserves
relating to
actuarial gains
and losses

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

(5)
     Total     NCI      Total OCI  

As of December 31, 2018

   $  (7,194   $  (748   $  (74,177   $ 3      $ 86      $  37,934      $  (44,096   $  194      $  (43,902

Other comprehensive Income (loss) for the Period

     1,708       627       (1,380     —          194        —          1,149       39        1,188  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2019

   $ (5,486   $ (121   $ (75,557   $ 3      $  280      $ 37,934      $ (42,947   $ 233      $ (42,714
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The movement of the other comprehensive income as of December 31 2017, to March 31, 2018, is as follows:

 

     Attributable to owners of the Company               
                        Income tax reserves relating to
(4)
                           
     Hedging
reserves

(1)
     Fair
value
reserves

(2)
    Reserves
relating to
actuarial gains
and losses

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

(5)
     Total     NCI      Total OCI  

As of December 31, 2017

   $ 6,507      $ (681   $  (65,138   $ 3      $  125     $  58,382      $ (802   $  455      $ (347

Other comprehensive Income (loss) for the Period

     4,499        (521     12,153       —          (84     —          16,047       117        16,164  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2018

   $  11,006      $  (1,202   $  (52,985   $ 3      $ 41     $ 58,382      $  15,245     $ 572      $  15,817  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

  (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 (See Note 27).

 

  (2)

Fair value reserves

The fair value reserve comprises the cumulative net change in the fair value of available–for–sale financial assets 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.

The following provides an analysis of items presented net in the statement of consolidated statement of comprehensive income which have been subject to reclassification, without considering items remaining in OCI which are never reclassified to profit of loss:

 

     2018      2017  
     March 31,  

Cash flow hedges:

     

Reclassification during the year to profit or loss

   $  (1,950)      $  (2,511)  

Effective valuation of cash flow hedged

     3,658        7.010  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,708      $ 4,499  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair value reserves:

     

Valuations of investments in fair value with changes in OCI

   $ 627      $ (521)  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 627      $ (521)  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(17)

Derivatives recognized as hedging instruments

Financial instruments recognized as hedging instruments at fair value though other comprehensive income as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, are the following:

 

     March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 

Cash flow hedges – Assets

     

Fuel price hedges

   $ 4,240      $  2,566  

Interest rate

     2,934        4,890  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $  7,174      $ 7,456  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The notional value of derivatives recognized as hedging instruments for the year ended March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is equivalent to 65,820,000 and 92,560,000, respectively, gallons of jet fuel.

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 future purchases deemed as highly probable forecast transactions.

Cash flow hedges liabilities are recognized within Other Liabilities in the 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 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 to March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 

March 31, 2019    Fair Value      1–12 months      12–24 months  

Fuel price

        

Assets

   $ 4,240      $  4,240      $ —    

Interest rate

        

Assets

   $  2,934      $ —        $  2,934  

 

December 31, 2018    Fair Value      1–12 months      12–24 months  

Fuel price

        

Assets

   $  2,566      $  2,566      $     

Interest rate

        

Assets

   $ 4,890      $ 112      $  4,778  

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

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. As of March 31, 2019 and 2018, a net (loss)/gain relating to the hedging instruments of $(1,702) $(4,499) respectively is included in other comprehensive income (see Note16).

 

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Derivative financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are the following:

 

     March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 

Derivatives not designated as hedges – Liabilities

     

Derivative contracts of interest rate

   $  22      $  (17 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 22      $  (17
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

Liabilities on derivatives not designated as hedges are recognized within Other Liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position.

Foreign currency risk

Certain foreign currency forward 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 incurs 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.

 

(19)

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 March 31, 2019, and December 31 2018, 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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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(20)

Fair value measurements

The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group’s assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2019:

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 17 y 18)

           

Aircraft fuel hedges

   $  —        $ 4,240        —        $ 4,240  

Interest rate derivatives

     —          2,934        —          2,934  

Investments

     —          66,575        —          66,575  

Assets plan

     —          185,339        —          185,339  

Revalued administrative property (Note 12)

   $  —        $ —        $  124,602      $ 124,602  

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  

Interest rate derivatives

   $  —        $ 22        —        $ 22  

Liabilities for which fair values are disclosed

           

Short–term borrowings and long–term debt

   $  —        $ 5,044,251        —        $  5,044,251  

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited 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 December 31, 2018:

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 27 y 28)

           

Aircraft fuel hedges

   $ —        $ 2,566      $ —        $ 2,566  

Interest rate derivatives

     —          4,890        —          4,890  

Investments

     —          67,306        —          67,306  

Assets plan

     —          178,594        —          178,594  

Revalued administrative property (Note 13)

   $ —        $ —        $  125,049      $  125,049  

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  

Foreign currency derivatives

     —          (17      —          (17

Liabilities for which fair values are disclosed

           

Short–term borrowings and long–term debt

     —          4,022,707        —          4,022,707  

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

   Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets

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.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

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.

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

 

  (a)

The fair value of financial assets which changes in OCI 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.

 

  (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 shortterm borrowings and longterm 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, 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 engaged accredited independent appraisals, to determine the fair value of its land and buildings.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(21)

Income tax expense

Assets and liabilities for taxes as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

 

     March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 

Current income tax – assets

   $  146,982      $  152,601  

Current VAT – assets

     103,309        72,857  

Other taxes current

     5,594        6,456  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current tax – assets

   $ 255,885      $ 231,914  

Non-current income tax – assets

     —          19  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total tax - assets

   $ 255,885      $ 231,933  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current income tax - liabilities

   $  (27,361    $  (26,702
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The major components of income tax expense for the years ended March 31, 2019, and 2018 are:

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

 

     March 31,
2019
     March 31,
2018
 

Current income tax:

     

Current income tax charge

   $ 8,464      $  16,867  

Deferred tax expense:

     

Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

     2,730        (9,493
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense reported in the income statement

   $  11,194      $ 7,374  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Consolidated statement of other comprehensive income

 

     March 31,
2019
     March 31,
2018
 

Reserves relating to actuarial gains and losses

   $  194      $  (84

Income tax expense charged directly to other comprehensive income

   $ 194      $  (84
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

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 for each component. As of March 31, 2019, there is no effective tax rate, considering that although some of the components are taxed based on their individual profit, a loss is presented in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. As of March 31, 2018, the effective tax rate was 68%, due to the fact that there are components that operate in jurisdictions exempt from income tax.

 

(22)

Provisions for legal claims

As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018 the Group is involved in different lawsuits and legal actions that arise in the development of commercial activities.

The changes in provisions for litigation as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

     March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 

Balances at the beginning of the period

   $ 7,809      $  11,720  

Provisions constituted

     3,027        2,034  

Provisions reverse

     (630      (5,007

Provisions used

     (90      (938
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balances at the end of the period

   $  10,116      $ 7,809  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Among the provisions for litigation are those related to labor processes (March 2019: $3,885, December 2018: $3,695), consumer protection processes (March 2019: $1,298, December 2018: $1,133) and civil processes (March 2019: $816, December 2018 : $795).

Certain processes are considered possible obligations. Based on the plaintiffs’ claims as of March31, 2019 and December 31,2018, these contingencies total $117,387 and $123,216, respectively. Certain losses that may arise from such litigation will be covered by the insurance companies or with funds provided by third parties. Legal claims resolved with the aforementioned forms of payment are estimated at $ 55,287 as of March 31, 2019 and $ 56,210 as of December 31, 2018

In accordance with IAS 37, the legal claims that the Group considers representing a remote risk are not contemplated in the consolidated financial statements.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Current Situation with Oceanair Linhas Aereas S.A.

On December 10th, 2018 Oceanair Linhas Aereas S.A. (See Note 10-Balances and transactions with related parties) and AVB Holdings S.A., both separate related companies not integrated with the Group, filed for a judicial recovery request before the 1st Judicial Recovery and bankruptcy court of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Derived from this event, the Group is currently assessing the potential impacts related to all commercial agreements executed between certain companies of the Group and Oceanair Linhas Aereas S.A., including 4 sublease agreements for the following aicraft: 1 A330, 1 A330F, 2 A319.

The parties agreed to finish Ttwo subleased aircraft Sublease Agreements (1 A330 and 1A330 F) in February 2019 respectively, and were already redelivered to Avianca in February and March 2019 and we are currently negotiating the redelivery of the remaining two aircraft 2A319.

In regard to the redelivery of the subleased aircraft, the Group is evaluating the process of reincorporating these aircrafts into the Group operation or eventually its sale to third parties.

 

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Future aircraft leases payments

The Group has 122 aircraft that are under financial leasing. The following is the summary of future financial lease commitments:

 

     Aircraft  

Less than one year

   $ 313,152  

Between one and five years

     1,137,762  

More than five years

     901,072  
  

 

 

 
   $ 2,351,986  
  

 

 

 

The Group has 54 aircraft that are under operating leases(1) with an average lease term of 50 months. Operating leases can be renewed, in accordance with the Administration’s business plan. The following is the summary of the future commitments of operating leases:

 

     Aircraft  

Less than one year

   $ 238,495  

Between one and five years

     666,309  

More than five years

     179,241  
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,084,045  
  

 

 

 

 

  (1)

As of January 1, 2019, as a result of the adoption of IFRS 16, the leases that are legally denominated operative are recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position as part of ownership of plant and equipment-flight equipment as well as the recognition of the related financial liability that represents the present value of the minimum payments of the lease contract. (see note 3).

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The Group has 11 engines under an operating lease contract for its aircraft fleet of the E190 and A320 families. The following is the summary of the future commitments of operating leases:

 

     Engines  

Less than one year

     9,091  

Between one and five years

     24,909  

More than five years

     4,663  
  

 

 

 
   $ 38,663  
  

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2019, the Group had two Airbus A319, under operating lease to OceanAir Linhas Aereas, S.A.(See note 22) and two E-190 to Aerolitoral, S.A. de C.V. Future minimum income from these lease agreements is as follows:

 

     Aircraft  

Less than one year

   $ 12,252  

Between one and five years

     3,430  

More than five years

     —    
  

 

 

 
   $ 15,682  
  

 

 

 

The amount of recognized payments has expenses during the year is as follows:

 

     March 31,
2019
     March 31,
2018
 

Leases minimun payments

   $ —        $ 67,115  

 

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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)

     107        —          2019-2028  

Boeing 787-8/9 (2)

     —          9        2019-2021  

Engines (3)

     3        —          2019-2020  

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

  (1)

On December 2017, the Group signed two Assignment, Assumption and Release Agreement, one assigning 5 A-320 family aircraft to Muisca Aviation Limited and other assigning 4 A-320 family aircraft to Tejo Aviation Limited. On March 2019 the Group negotiated cancellation of 17 aircraft and a significant reduction of its scheduled aircraft deliveries in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 and changed some aircraft type both, upgrades and downgrades with Airbus SAS with deliveries scheduled between 2019 and 2028.

Under the terms of these agreements to acquire Airbus aircraft, the Group must make pre-delivery payments to Airbus on predetermined dates. This cancellation with airbus does not have any impact in the financial statements.

 

  (2)

On September 2017, the Group signed an amendment to convert three 787-8 into 787-9 with deliveries scheduled in 2019. On February 2019, the Group negotiated changes in deliveries scheduled between 2019 and 2021. Additionally, on the same date the Group signed an Aircraft Purchase Agreement Assignment, assigning 3 787-9 aircraft to Valderrama Aviation Limited, the impact of this purchase agreement was $83,049 as a disposal in property and equipment.

 

  (3)

The Group has 3 firm orders with CFM for the acquisition of LEAP-1A engines, whose deliveries are scheduled between 2019 and 2020.

On March 2019, the Group signed one Deed of Agreement to Relinquish the Rights Over an Aircraft Purchase Option, between Easy Fly Express Ltd. and Avianca, for 1 A300F aircraft with delivery date on April 2019.

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 March 31, 2019, commitments acquired with manufacturers for the purchase of aircraft and advance payments are summarized below. Advance payments are subsequently applied to aircraft acquisition commitments.

 

     Year one      Year two      Year three      Year four      Thereafter      Total  

Advance payments

   $ 45,749      $ 48,880      $ 81,539      $  222,771      $ 784,572      $ 1,183,511  

Aircraft acquisition Commitments

   $  235,696      $  550,408      $  538,242      $ 413,376      $  11,378,773      $  13,116,495  

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

The Group decreed dividends during the three months ended March 31, 2019 , based on the retained earnings as of December 31, 2018, and dividends were decreed by the Group during the year ended March 31, 2018, based on retained earnings as of December 31, 2017:

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

     March 31,
2019
     March 31,
2018
 

Dividend - Ordinary shared

   $ 5,523      $  23,433  

Dividend - Preferred shared

     9,862        12,075  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $  15,385      $ 35,508  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Board of Directors of Avianca Holdings S.A. at an ordinary session of the General Shareholders Meeting held on March 22, 2019, agreed distribution of profits for the year 2018 as dividend to the shareholders preferent and ordinary of the Group that will be paid the amount of COP$50 and COP$46 per share, respectively. The dividends decreed will be paid in three installments as follows: on May 24, 2019 COP$16 and COP$3 per share, August 23, 2019 COP$16 and COP$3 per share and September 20, 2019 COP$18 and COP$40 per share, respectively.

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

Dividends paid to minority shareholding

During the three periods ended on March 31, 2019 and, 2018, the subsidiaries with minority interest, declared dividends as follows:

 

     March 31, 2019      March 31, 2018  
Subsidiaries    Minority
Interest
     AVH
Participation
     Total
Dividends
     Minority
Interest
     AVH
Participation
     Total
Dividends
 

LifeMiles Ltd (1)

   $ 30,000      $  70,000      $  100,000      $ 40,500      $  94,500      $  135,000  

Turbo Prop Leasing Corp

     —          —          —          596        1,265        1,861  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 30,000      $ 70,000      $ 100,000      $ 41,096      $ 95,765      $ 136,861  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The dividends received for AVH are eliminated in consolidation process.

 

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Debt covenants

As of March, 31 2019 and 2018, the Group did not comply with certain debt covenants. However, these breaches did not accelerate the due date for the repayment of the debt. As of March 31, 2019, the most significant commitments related to financial ratios assumed by the Company and its subsidiaries are as a follow:

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Avianca Holdings S.A.

The consolidated financial statements of Avianca Holdings must comply with the following financial covenants:

 

   

EBITDAR Coverage Ratio: Should be not less than 1.75 to 1.0.

 

   

Capitalization Ratio: Should not be greater than 0.86 to 1.00 at the end of March 31, 2019, and the reporting periods are the quarters ending in March, June, September and December.

 

   

Coverage Ratio: Should not be less than 1.5 to 1.0 at the end of each reporting period.

 

   

Cash reserves held or controlled or otherwise available to the guarantor or its subsidiaries should be at least $350 million at all times until the relevant testing date in respect of the period ending March 31, 2019. Relevant testing date means the date on which the Avianca Holdings S.A. and subsidiaries audited financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS are delivered to the Security Trustee, no later than 180 days of the end of the financial period.

 

   

EBITDA Margin: At the end of each period the EBITDA margin shall not be less than 0%. The reporting periods are the quarters ending in March, June, September and December.

Avianca S.A.

The issuance of bonds in the local Colombia Capital Market requires de compliance with the following financial covenants:

 

   

Debt Service: should be greater than or equal to 1.4 at the end of each reporting period

 

   

Leverage ratio: should be less than or equal than or equal to 4.5 at the end of each reporting period.

The reporting periods are the semesters ending in June and December, and these covenants are measured at the Avianca S.A. level.

Although a breach in these covenants has no consequences in terms of acceleration of debt, it would impose restrictions on additional indebtedness that Aerovias del Continente Americano Avianca S.A., can take outside of fleet financing and ground support equipment. Avianca S.A. had restriction to decreted dividends.

Lifemiles Ltd. & Subsidiaries

Covenants as of March 31, 2019 and 2018 include maintenance of a Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) below 4.50:1.00 for the first year and 4.00:1.00 thereafter, certain restrictions on distribution of dividends and incurrence of certain types of investments, among others. As of March 31, 2019, and 2018 the Company was in compliance with all its loan covenants.

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Other Covenants

On November 29, 2018, BRW Aviation LLC (our directly controlling holding) and BRW Aviation Holding LLC (BRW) entered into a loan agreement, as borrower and guarantor, respectively, with United Airlines, Inc. (United), as lender, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative and collateral agent (the United Loan). Neither Avianca Holdings nor any of its subsidiaries are party to the United Loan and they are not obligors thereunder

This loan is subject to certain affirmative and negative covenants, including, among others, the financial covenants that are expressly calculated by reference to the financial position of Avianca.

Management were not involved in the final measurement of these covenants and the role was limited to Avianca Holdings’ providing to BRW the information requested by BRW.

 

   

Leverage ratio – calculated by dividing Avianca Holdings’ adjusted net debt by Avianca Holdings’ adjusted EBITDAR, the required covenant level of which would currently be 5.9:1 when measured through to September 30, 2019.

 

   

Minimum liquidity covenant – calculated based on Avianca Holdings’ unrestricted cash, the required covenant level of which would currently be $400 million (that is, through to the first anniversary of the funding date under the United Loan), unless certain grace period provisions are complied with by BRW so as to temporarily reduce the minimum liquidity level to $300 million. Avianca Holdings has been made aware by its shareholder BRW that the minimum liquidity covenant has been waived down to compliance at $300 million.

 

   

Covenant debt provision – calculated by taking Avianca Holdings’ adjusted debt and subtracting the lesser of its unrestricted cash and $200 million, which must not exceed $5.88 billion as of December 31, 2018 and $5.71 billion as of December 31, 2019, among other thresholds.

 

   

Capital expenditures – requirement that cumulative Avianca Holdings’ capital expenditures not exceed specified amounts at certain points in time (including $659 million in the year ended December 31, 2018 and $1,245 million in the year ended December 31, 2019, among other thresholds.

 

   

Collateral Coverage Ratio – this covenant depends on the compliance of BRW on achieving certain coverage percentages at certain point in time, throughout the lifetime of the loan agreement

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

A breach of above-referenced covenants or other obligations under the United loan could constitute an event of default for Avianca Holdings SA. As mentioned in note 2e, BRW informed Avianca Holdings SA of its noncompliance under the Collateral Coverage Ratio on April 10, 2019.

As Avianca Holdings and its subsidiaries are not party to the United Loan and are not obligors thereunder, any default by BRW under this loan does not per se constitute an event of default in respect of indebtedness owed by Avianca Holdings or any of its subsidiaries. All of the covenants under the financing documents of Avianca Holdings calculated by reference to our results of operations are complied with or non-compliance has been waived through to May 28, 2019.

(27) Subsequent Events

Covenant of United Loan

As described in note 2, on April 10, 2019, on a conference call with representatives of BRW and United, such representatives informed Avianca Holdings that BRW was not in compliance with the collateral coverage ratio covenant under the United Loan and that no waiver was in place for such non-compliance, constituting a subsequent event for Avianca Holdings. However, any in compliance of BRW has not resulted in an enforcement of the share pledge of United and its collateral agent.

On April 22, 2019 BRW affirmed that it was breaching the collateral coverage ratio on December 31, 2018.

Per our analysis and assessment of this situation, Avianca Holdings has identified a situation that could have affected our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018, due to the potential change of control under the Banco de Bogota loan that would have required Avianca Holdings to reclassify the totality ($ 245 million) of the loan as a short term liability.

On April 23, 2019, the board of directors of Banco de Bogota amended the credit and guaranty agreement and acknowledge and agree that:

 

   

From the date of the Credit Agreement (June 16, 2015) and the Pledge (November 29, 2018) through to the date of this Letter (April 23, 2019), no Change of Control has occurred; and

 

   

Unless and until any enforcement action is taken under the terms of the Pledge, neither United Loan nor any Pledge (nor any circumstance or action existing or taken in connection therewith) shall constitute a Change of Control.

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Further Banco de Bogota agreed to include United Airlines as a permitted beneficial owner of Avianca Holdings. As such, there is no change of control under the Banco de Bogota Loan and, as a consequence, there is no default under the Banco de Bogota Loan.

Synergy Aerospace ECA Obligations

At the end of April 2019, Avianca received reservation of rights letters from the Facility Agents in its ECA financings related to the acquisition of ATR turboprop aircraft. In those letters, the Facility Agents state that Synergy Aerospace has failed comply with certain obligations under another transaction that is supported by the ECAs. It is important to note that the non-compliance with said obligations does not constitute a typical “cross-default”, wherein a failure of a related third party to comply with obligations to a common creditor results in an Event of Default. In order for the Facility Agents to exercise remedies due to the alleged default, they would be required to demonstrate that Synergy Aerospace is not complying with its obligations. The company advises, that the ECAs have not required AVH to take any action to cure or remedy the situation. Avianca confirms, that is current in its obligations under all ECA financings.

Sale Agreement of Aerotaxis La Costeña and Turboprop Leasing Co.

On April 23, 2019, our subsidiaries Taca and NICA entered into an agreement to sell all of Taca’s 68% interest in Turboprop Leasing Company Ltd. and all of NICA’s 68% interest in Aerotaxis La Costeña S.A. to Regional Airline Holding LLC, a third-party purchaser. Completion of the sale is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent. The purchase price is payable in a fixed amount of $11.7 million and in variable earn-out consideration of up to $3.8 million. The sale agreement is subject to customary representations and indemnities, among other provisions, and the purchase price payable includes an element of earn-out consideration.

Embraer 190 Fleet Sales Process

In April Avianca Holdings S.A.’s Board of Directors authorized the Group’s Management to negotiate the sale agreements and contracts of up to ten (10) Embraer E190-100AR aircraft including all or part of the spare parts associated with said fleet under the most favorable terms and conditions for the Company. Also, Group’s Management is authorized to negotiate the prepayment of the outstanding debt in relation to the Embraer fleet, which amounts to $69M.

The book value of the E190-100AR fleet, at the period end, is $ 198M and the associated book value of spare parts is $ 16 M. The final impact on income financial statement will depend on the outcome of the negotiation with the parties interested in the aircraft.

 

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(Republic of Panama)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Liability Management

On May 2, 2019, the board of directors authorized the management of Avianca Holdings S.A. to proceed with a liability management transaction in relation to its outstanding 8.375% notes due 2020 which are listed on the Euro MTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The principal amount outstanding under such notes is $550 million.

The board of directors of Avianca Holdings S.A. authorized its management to negotiate and enter into any agreements, guarantees, amendments, contracts, certifications and other documents that are required for the execution of the liability management transaction, including constituting, directly or through any of its subsidiaries, any companies or vehicles, as may be necessary in order to carry out such transaction. In addition, the board of directors of Avianca Holdings S.A. authorized certain of its subsidiaries to act as guarantors of any new securities issued in connection with the liability management transaction.

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