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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20546

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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

UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2021

Commission File Number: 001-36142

 

 

Avianca Holdings S.A.

(Name of registrant)

 

 

Edificio P.H. ARIFA, Pisos 9 y 10, Boulevard Oeste

Santa María Business District

Panama City, Republic of Panama

(+507) 205-7000

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

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  ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  ☐

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Bogotá D.C., August 12, 2021

MATERIAL INFORMATION

Avianca Holdings S.A. informs that it has published on its website www.aviancaholdings.com its consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and for each of the six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.

Enclosures:

Exhibit 99.1 – Consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and for each of the six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.

Investor Relations Office

+571 587 77 00 – 2474, 1349

ir@avianca.com


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. 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: August 12, 2021

 

AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A.
By:  

/s/ Richard Galindo

Name:   Richard Galindo
Title:   General Secretary
EX-99.1 2 d121638dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in possession)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As of June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020 and

for each six-months periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020

 

1



AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position

(In USD thousands)

  

 

 

     Notes      June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Assets

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

     8      $ 985,536      $ 911,139  

Restricted cash

     8        24,237        24,299  

Short term investments

     11        42,176        42,919  

Trade and other receivables, net of expected credit losses

     9        167,121        229,917  

Accounts receivables from related parties

     10        174        157  

Current tax assets

     21        154,371        111,785  

Expendable spare parts and supplies, net of provision for obsolescence

        79,261        81,433  

Prepayments

        33,521        36,247  

Deposits and other assets

     11        39,092        37,544  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
            1,525,489      1,475,440  

Assets held for sale

        845        884  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

        1,526,334        1,476,324  

Noncurrent assets:

        

Deposits and other assets

     11        59,074        55,547  

Trade and other receivables, net of expected credit losses

     9        3,302        2,918  

Intangible assets and goodwill, net

     13        476,319        488,925  

Deferred tax assets

        22,436        25,236  

Property and equipment, net

     12        4,606,224        4,811,544  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non–current assets

        5,167,355        5,384,170  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

      $  6,693,689      $  6,860,494  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

3


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

     Notes      June 30,
2021
    December 31,
2020
 

Liabilities and equity

       

Current liabilities:

       

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

     14      $ 5,660,516     $ 5,011,094  

Accounts payable

        509,709       489,031  

Accounts payable to related parties

     10        1,984       2,782  

Accrued expenses

        15,427       16,448  

Current tax liabilities

     21        48,822       54,738  

Provisions for legal claims

     22        43,734       23,314  

Provisions for return conditions

        23,663       22,277  

Employee benefits

     7        124,529       135,056  

Air traffic liability

        415,540       399,184  

Loyalty program deferred revenue

        165,868       162,013  

Other liabilities

        5,836       4,144  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        7,015,628       6,320,081  

Noncurrent liabilities:

       

Long–term debt

     14        1,085,704       1,270,162  

Accounts payable

        17,204       17,225  

Provisions for return conditions

        152,239       138,562  

Employee benefits

     7        29,862       103,540  

Deferred tax liabilities

        11,955       13,922  

Loyalty program deferred revenue

        277,512       290,802  

Other liabilities

        4,183       7,972  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non–current liabilities

        1,578,659       1,842,185  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

      $ 8,594,287     $ 8,162,266  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity (Deficit)

       

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 losses

        (2,676,390     (2,025,557

Other comprehensive income

     16        (36,064     (91,511
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity attributable to owners of the Company (Deficit)

        (1,883,991     (1,288,605

Non–controlling interest

        (16,607     (13,167
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity (Deficit)

        (1,900,598     (1,301,772
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity (Deficit)

      $ 6,693,689     $ 6,860,494  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

4


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

(In USD thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

            For the six months ended June 30,  
     Notes      2021     2020  

Operating revenue:

       

Passenger

      $ 459,347     $ 781,840  

Cargo and other

        348,662       398,457  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

     4,26        808,009       1,180,297  

Operating expenses:

       

Flight operations

        30,082       22,126  

Aircraft fuel

        180,566       247,431  

Ground operations

        120,180       136,987  

Rentals

     23        4,341       12,472  

Passenger services

        11,844       35,141  

Maintenance and repairs

        69,178       63,188  

Air traffic

        49,575       59,617  

Selling expenses

        71,815       114,855  

Salaries, wages and benefits

        204,515       238,969  

Fees and other expenses

        178,477       121,312  

Depreciation and amortization

     12, 13        241,771       274,970  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

        1,162,344       1,327,068  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

        (354,335     (146,771
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense

        (304,626)       (192,416)  

Interest income

        30       2,665  

Derivative instruments

        —         (406

Foreign exchange, net

     6        24,975       5,549  

Equity method profit

        368       344  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income tax

        (633,588     (331,035

Income tax expense – current

     21        (21,894     (20,943

Income tax income (expense) – deferred

     21        2,037       (722
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income tax expense

        (19,857     (21,665
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss for the year

      $  (653,445   $  (352,700
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic loss per share. (Expressed in dollars)

     15       

Common stock

      $ (0.65   $ (0.35

Preferred stock

      $ (0.65   $ (0.35

 

5


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

(In USD thousands, except per share data)

  

 

 

            For the six months ended June 30,  
     Notes      2021     2020  
       

Net loss for the year

      $  (653,445)     $  (352,700)  

Other comprehensive income (loss):

       

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

     16       

Revaluation of administrative property

        73       —    

Remeasurements of defined benefit liability (assets)

     7        56,474       (7,636

Income tax

     21        (2,655     (3,422
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        53,892       (11,058

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

     16       

Effective portion of changes in fair value of hedging instruments

        1,069       2,799  

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

        (342     409  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        727       3,208  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income profit, net of income tax

        54,619       (7,850
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive (loss) profit net of income tax

      $  (598,826   $  (360,550

Loss attributable to:

       

Equity holders of the parent

      $  (650,833   $  (350,270

Non–controlling interest

        (2,612     (2,430
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

      $  (653,445   $  (352,700

Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to:

       

Equity holders of the parent

      $  (595,386   $  (357,385

Non–controlling interest

        (3,440     (3,165
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

      $  (598,826   $  (360,550
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

6


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

(In USD thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

            For the three months between April 1 and June 30,  
     Notes      2021     2020  

Operating revenue:

     

Passenger

      $ 260,173     $ 3,743  

Cargo and other

        176,403       232,634  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

     4, 26        436,576       236,377  

Operating expenses:

     

Flight operations

        13,884       4,402  

Aircraft fuel

        97,652       19,375  

Ground operations

        60,965       33,681  

Rentals

     23        2,106       7,741  

Passenger services

        5,824       1,842  

Maintenance and repairs

        39,524       23,351  

Air traffic

        25,390       9,955  

Selling expenses

        34,454       4,682  

Salaries, wages and benefits

        99,461       82,105  

Fees and other expenses

        83,351       64,246  

Depreciation and amortization

        119,308       135,549  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

        581,919       386,929  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

        (145,343     (150,552
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense

        (182,920     (78,725

Interest income

        30       690  

Derivative instruments

              (94

Foreign exchange, net

        (3,086     4,699  

Equity method profit

        130       344  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income tax

        (331,189     (223,638

Income tax expense – current

        (10,172     (14,248

Income tax (expense) income – deferred

        (404     6,381  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income tax expense

        (10,576     (7,867
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss for the year

      $  (341,765   $  (231,505
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic loss per share. Expressed in dollars

     

Common stock

      $ (0.34   $ (0.22

Preferred stock

      $ (0.34   $ (0.22

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

7


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

(In USD thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

            For the three months between April 1 and June 30,  
     Notes      2021     2020  

Net loss for the year

      $  (341,765   $  (231,505

Other comprehensive income (loss):

       

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

       

Revaluation of administrative property

        (108     —    

Remeasurements of defined benefit liability(assets)

     7        11,470       6,718  

Income tax

        (45     (6,459
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
            11,317     259  

Items that will be reclassified to results in future periods:

       

Effective portion of changes in fair value of hedging instruments

        537       7,957  

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

        34       621  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        571       8,578  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income profit, net of income tax

        11,888       8,837  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss net of income tax

      $  (329,877   $  (222,668

Loss attributable to:

       

Equity holders of the parent

        (339,762     (224,106

Non–controlling interest

        (2,003     (7,399
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

      $  (341,765   $  (231,505

Total comprehensive loss attributable to:

       

Equity holders of the parent

        (327,816     (215,889

Non–controlling interest

        (2,061     (6,779
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

      $  (329,877   $  (222,668
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

8


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

            For the six months ended June 30, 2021  
     Notes      Common
Stock
     Preferred
Stock
     Additional paid-in
capital
     Other comprehensive
income
     Accumulated
losses
    Equity
attributable

to owners of
the

Company
    Non-
controlling
interest
    Total
(equity deficit)
equity
 
     Common
Stock
     Preferred
Stock
     OCI
Reserves
    Revaluation  

Balance at December 31, 2020

      $  82,600      $  42,023      $  234,567      $  469,273      $  (133,280   $  41,769      $ (2,025,557   $ (1,288,605   $  (13,167   $ (1,301,772
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

        —          —          —          —          —         —          (650,833     (650,833     (2,612     (653,445

Other comprehensive income

     16        —          —          —          —          55,447       —          —         55,447       (828     54,619  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2021

      $ 82,600      $ 42,023      $ 234,567      $ 469,273      $ (77,833   $ 41,769      $  (2,676,390   $  (1,883,991   $  (16,607   $  (1,900,598
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

9


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

            For the six months ended June 30, 2020  
     Notes      Common
Stock
     Preferred
Stock
     Additional paid-in
capital
     Other comprehensive
income
     Accumulated
losses
    Equity
attributable
to owners of
the
Company
    Non-
controlling
interest
    Total
(equity deficit)
equity
 
     Common
Stock
     Preferred
Stock
     OCI
Reserves
    Revaluation  

Balance at December 31, 2019

      $  82,600      $  42,023      $  234,567      $  469,273      $  (118,815   $  40,695      $  (543,010   $ 207,333     $  (202,166   $ 5,167  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

        —          —          —          —          —         —          (350,270     (350,270     (2,430     (352,700

Other comprehensive income

     16        —            —        —          —          (7,115     —          —         (7,115     (735     (7,850
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2020

      $ 82,600      $ 42,023      $ 234,567      $ 469,273      $  (125,930   $ 40,695      $  (893,280   $  (150,052   $  (205,331   $  (355,383
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

10


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

            For the six months ended June 30,  
     Notes      2021     2020  

Cash flows from operating activities:

       

Net loss for the period

      $ (653,445   $ (352,700

Adjustments for:

       

Provision of expected credit losses

     9        2,008       3,142  

(Recovery) provision for expandable spare parts and supplies obsolescence

        (399     1,109  

Provision (Recovery) for return conditions, net

        18,731       (14,520

Provisions (Recovery) for legal claims, net

     22        24,957       (713

Depreciation and amortization

     12, 13        241,771       274,970  

Sale and leaseback transactions amortization

        —         (8,319

Loss (gains) on disposal of assets, Net

        34,311       (78,940

Fair value adjustment of financial instruments

        —         406  

Interest income

        (30     (2,665

Interest expense

        304,626       192,416  

Deferred tax

     21        (2,037     722  

Current tax

     21        21,894       20,943  

Unrealized foreign currency gain

        (24,963     (10,196

Changes in:

       

Trade debtors and other accounts receivables

        20,104       37,258  

Expendable spare parts and supplies

        2,571       501  

Prepayments

        2,498       10,599  

Net current tax

        (40,571     3,665  

Deposits and other assets

        (4,644     (15,971

Accounts payable and others

        22,081       (43,381

Air traffic liability

        16,356       (944

Loyalty program deferred revenue

        (9,435     (19,891

Provision for return conditions

        (3,668     7,154  

Employee benefits

        (14,601     (22,656

Income tax paid

        (30,150     (8,021
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

      $ (72,035   $ (26,032

Cash flows from investing activities:

       

Restricted cash

        (6     (23,525

Interest received

        —         3,013  

Refund of aircraft advances

        —         50,000  

Acquisition of property and equipment

     12        (27,164     (63,152

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

        —         329,587  

Redemption in certificates of bank deposits

        743       7,592  

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

            For the six months ended June 30,  
     Notes      2021     2020  

Acquisition of intangible assets

        (8,093     (14,300
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

      $ (34,520   $ 289,215  

Cash flows from financing activities:

       

Proceeds from new loans and borrowings

     14        354,509       77,917  

Repayments of loans and borrowings

     14        (107,785     (299,620)  

Interest paid

     14        (61,296     (75,580
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

      $ 185,428     $ (297,283

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

        78,873       (34,100

Effect of movements in exchange rates on cash held

        (4,476     (10,660

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

        911,139       342,472  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

      $ 985,536     $ 297,712  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(1)

Reporting entity

Avianca Holdings S.A. (the “Group” 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 was list as AVH.

Synergy Aerospace Corp currently has the majority of the Group’s shareholding through BRW Aviation LLC, which is the Group’s direct controller. Since May 24, 2019, Kingsland Holdings Limited, through its ownership of ordinary shares of Avianca Holdings and authority to vote the ordinary shares of Avianca Holdings S.A. owned by BRW Aviation LLC, has effective control of the Company.

Debtor in Possession

Avianca Holdings S.A. and certain of its subsidiary companies “the Debtors” filed, on May 10, 2020 and September 21, 2020 voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. § 101, et. seq.) with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, which cases are being jointly administered under Case No. 20-11133 (MG). LifeMiles , Avianca loyalty program is administered by a separate company and is not part of the Chapter 11 filing. Certain claims, including enforcement of claims against the Debtors that were in existence before the filing of the petitions are stayed while the Debtors continue their business operations as debtor-in-possession.

The Company currently operates as Debtor in Possession under the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court and the provisions of the United States bankruptcy code. In general, as Debtor in Possession, the Company is authorized to continue operating as a going concern but cannot engage in transactions outside the ordinary course of its operation without prior court approval. The bankruptcy court guarantees some relief, among others, obligations to (i) employees, (ii) tax authorities, (iii) insurance companies, (iv) independent contractors for improvement projects, (v) foreign suppliers, (vi) other airlines under certain agreements, and (vii) certain suppliers considered critical to the operation of the Company.

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

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Name of Subsidiary

   Country of
Incorporation
   Ownership Interest%  
   2021      2020  

Avianca Ecuador S.A.

   Ecuador      99.62%        99.62%  

Aerovias del Continente Americano S.A. (Avianca)

   Colombia      99.98%        99.98%  

Avianca, Inc.

   U.S.      100%        100%  

Avianca Leasing, LLC.

   U.S.      100%        100%  

Grupo Taca Holdings Limited.

   Bahamas      100%        100%  

Latin Airways Corp.

   Panamá      100%        100%  

LifeMiles Ltd.

   Bermuda      89.90%        89.90%  

Avianca Costa Rica S.A.

   Costa Rica      92.42%        92.42%  

Taca International Airlines, S.A.

   El Salvador      96.83%        96.83%  

Tampa Cargo Logistics, Inc.

   U.S.      100%        100%  

Tampa Cargo S.A.S.

   Colombia      100%        100%  

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

   El Salvador      99%        99%  

Regional Express Américas S.A.S.

   Colombia      100%        100%  

Vu–Marsat S.A.

   Costa Rica      100%        100%  

The Group through its subsidiaries is a provider of domestic and international, passenger and cargo air transportation, both in the domestic markets of Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Nicaragua 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; transfer of passenger and baggage at any point of connectivity, among others. The code-share agreements currently in place with other airlines include Air Canada, Aeromexico, United Airlines, Copa Airlines, Silver Airways, Iberia, Lufthansa, All Nippon Airways, Singapore Airlines, Eva Airways, Air China, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air India, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Avianca, Taca International (as well as Taca affiliates) and Avianca Ecuador are members of Star Alliance, which give customers access to destinations and services offered by Star Alliance network. Star Alliance members include several of the world’s most recognized airlines, including Lufthansa, United Airlines, Thai Airways, Air Canada, TAP, Singapore Airlines, among others, as well as smaller regional airlines. All of them are committed to meeting 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.

 

14


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

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, 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.

As of June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, Avianca Holdings S.A. had a total fleet consisting of:

 

     June 30, 2021      December 31, 2020  

Aircraft

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

Airbus A-319

     23        —          23        23        2        25  

Airbus A-320

     22        34        56        22        33        55  

Airbus A-320 NEO

     3        7        10        3        7        10  

Airbus A-321

     5        6        11        5        6        11  

Airbus A-321 NEO

     —          2        2        —          2        2  

Airbus A-330

     1        6        7        1        6        7  

Airbus A-330F

     6        —          6        6        —          6  

Airbus A-300F

     3        —          3        3        —          3  

Boeing 787-8

     8        5        13        8        5        13  

Boeing 787-9

     —          1        1        —          1        1  

ATR-72

     11        —          11        11        —          11  

Boeing 767F

     2        —          2        2        —          2  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     84        61        145        84        62        146  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

From 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, as well as the recognition of the related financial liabilities that represents the present value of the minimum payments of the lease.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(2)

Basis of preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

  (a)

Statement of compliance

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months period ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 interim Financial Information, promulgated 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, 2020. 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.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the group as of and for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 were prepared and submitted by Management and authorized for issuing by Audit Committee (delegated by the Board of Directors) on August 11, 2021.

 

  (b)

Basis of measurement

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for, land and buildings (classified as administrative property), assets held for sale, derivative financial instruments and plan assets, which 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

These condensed consolidated interim 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 condensed consolidated interim 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. The evolution of COVID-19 and the Chapter 11 proceedings generates uncertainty that could negatively affect the assumptions, for that reason the actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

16


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

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 condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020. However, the current environment generates uncertainty and complexity in the estimates calculate.

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

 

   

Our assessment of whether there are material uncertainties that may raise significant doubts about the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our situation related to Chapter 11 creates material uncertainties that may raise significant doubts about our ability to continue as a going concern. See note 2 (e) and (f).

 

   

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 75 aircraft from the A319, A320, A321, A330, A330F, ATR72, and B787 families.

 

   

The Group has determined, based on the terms and conditions of the arrangements, that the Group controls these special purpose entities and therefore, that 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 condensed consolidated interim financial statements in the next financial year:

 

   

The Group recognizes revenue from tickets that are expected to expire without having been used based on historical data and experience, and the impact of COVID-19 in the future trend of use of tickets by passengers. To define the expected expiration, with the support of an independent third-party specialist, the administration must make estimates of the historical experience, which is an indication of the future behavior of the clients, analyzed by type of rate. As indicated by the accumulated data, the administration evaluates the historical data once a year or more frequently according to experience and makes the necessary adjustments.

 

17


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

   

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. 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 on unused tax losses and deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deferred tax may 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 (See note 12 y 16). The Group engaged independent valuation specialists to assists management in determine the fair value of these assets as of December 31, 2020. The valuation techniques used by these specialists require estimates about market conditions at the time of the report.

 

   

The Group estimates useful lives and residual values of property and equipment, including fleet assets based on network plans and recoverable 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, it’s realized by transportation and loyalty cash generating units. 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.

 

18


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

   

The cost of defined pension plans and other post–employment medical benefits, as well as the present value of the pension obligation are determined using actuarial valuations carried out by an independent third party actuarial specialist. 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 rate of the bonds issued by the Colombian Government.

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.

 

   

The Group estimated a provision for expected credit losses based on informed and reasonable information about past events, present conditions and reasonable and justifiable forecasts regarding future economic conditions, considering credit risk, classification and late payment.

 

   

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

 

19


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

 

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)

Voluntary reorganization process, Insolvency of Avianca Peru and Going Concern

Background

As a result of the adverse effects of COVID-19, which has resulted in a 90% decline in global passenger traffic and reducing industry revenues worldwide by $314 billion, according to the International Air Transport Association. Avianca’s scheduled passenger operations had been grounded since mid-March 2020, reducing its consolidated revenue and placing significant pressure on its cash reserves. In order to preserve and reorganize our businesses, Avianca Holdings S.A. and certain of its subsidiary companies filed, on May 10, 2020, and September 21, 2020, voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, which cases are being jointly administered under Case No. 20-11133 (MG). LifeMiles, Avianca’s loyalty program, is administered by a separate company and is not part of the Chapter 11 filing.

Chapter 11 process

The Chapter 11 process is a well-established legal process in the United States of America that is recognized by many other countries around the world. The process is a temporary one that, allows a company to reorganize and complete a financial and operational restructuring under the supervision of the U.S. federal court system, while continuing its operations under the oversight of its board of directors and management team. Many companies, including airlines, have used the Chapter 11 process to reorganize their financial obligations and emerge as stronger organizations. Avianca itself underwent a Chapter 11 process in 2003 that allowed it to position itself for expansion in Latin America.

Through the Chapter 11 reorganization process, Avianca intends to:

 

   

Protect and preserve operations so Avianca can continue to operate and serve customers with safe and reliable air travel, under the strictest biosafety protocols, as COVID-19 travel restrictions are gradually lifted.

 

   

Ensure connectivity and drive investment and tourism by continuing as Colombia’s flagship airline, serving over 50% of the domestic market in Colombia and providing essential nonstop service across South America, North America and European markets as well as continuing cargo operations, playing a key role in the economic recovery of Colombia and the Company’s other core markets following the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

20


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

   

Preserve jobs in Colombia and other markets where the Company operates, with Avianca directly responsible for more than 14,500 jobs throughout Latin America, including more than 10,000 in Colombia, and working with more than 3,000 vendors.

 

   

Restructure the Company’s balance sheet and obligations to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, this will lead to a reduction in demand in the coming years, requiring a reduction in existing capacity, as well as comprehensively address liabilities, leases, aircraft orders and other commitments.

As a consequence of our filing Chapter 11 petitions, our operations and our ability to develop and execute a business plan, as well as our continuation as a going concern, this will be subject to the risks and uncertainties associated with reorganization.

These risks include our ability to:

 

   

Maintain adequate cash on hand throughout the Chapter 11 process,

 

   

generate cash flow from operations, which depends largely on factors beyond our control relating to developments deriving from the spread of COVID-19,

 

   

consummate the plan of reorganization with respect to our Chapter 11 proceedings,

 

   

maintain relationships with our creditors, suppliers, service providers, customers, directors, officers, and employees,

 

   

maintain contracts that are critical to our operations on reasonably acceptable terms and conditions,

 

   

bear the high costs of reorganization proceedings and related fees.

Additionally, these risks include that:

 

   

The ability of third parties to seek and obtain court approval to terminate contracts and other agreements with us,

 

   

third parties that are outside the jurisdiction of the United States Bankruptcy Court to enforce their claims against the Debtors, either during the Chapter 11 cases or after their conclusion,

 

   

the bankruptcy court may (i) shorten the exclusivity period for us to propose and confirm a Chapter 11 plan appoint a Chapter 11 manager, (ii) appoint a Chapter 11 trustee (iii) convert the Chapter 11 proceedings to Chapter 7 liquidation proceedings or (iv) dismiss the Chapter 11 cases, and

 

   

the actions and decisions of our creditors and other third parties who have interests in our Chapter 11 proceedings may be inconsistent with our plans.

Any delays in our Chapter 11 proceedings increase the risks of our inability to reorganize our business and emerge from bankruptcy and may increase our costs associated with the reorganization process.

 

21


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

In connection with the Company’s reorganization proceedings pursuant to Chapter 11, the United States Trustee for Region Two appointed the following seven unsecured creditors as members of the Company’s Unsecured Creditors’ Committee (hereinafter the “Committee”): (i) La Caja de Auxilios y de Prestaciones de la Asociación Colombiana de Aviadores Civiles (Pension fund for the Colombian Association of Civil Aviators or CAXDAC); (ii) The Boeing Company; (iii) Puma Energy; (iv) SMBC Aviation Capital, Ltd. (v) KGAL Investment Management GmbH & Co KG; (vi) Delaware Trust Company; and (vii) the Colombian Association of Civil Aviators (Asociación Colombiana de Aviadores Civiles or “ACDAC”).

To best position Avianca to successfully complete the Chapter 11 process, the Company’s Board of Directors has retained world-class advisors, including Seabury Securities LLC and FTI Consulting, which are serving as financial advisors to Avianca, as well as Milbank LLP, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, Gómez-Pinzón Abogados and Urdaneta, Vélez, Pearl & Abdallah Abogados, which are serving as legal counsel. The Company’s Board of Directors has also been advised by Willis Towers Watson, an independent compensation consultant, regarding the Company’s compensation programs.

As of June 30, 2021 the Group continues to advance its restructuring under Chapter 11, this includes the reorganization plan (the “Plan”) and the disclosure statement attached to the Plan (the “Statement”) that was filed to court on August 10, 2021, as well as its disclosure statement. In relation to this process, the company has identified more than 300 individual initiatives which will expect to reduce the airline’s passenger CASK ( defined as operating expenses divided by kilometers of available seats (“ASK”), the ASK corresponding, to the seating capacity of an aircraft multiplied by the number of kilometers the aircraft flies) majority of these initiatives have been identified and are in the implementation process.

In July 2021 Avianca Holdings received approval from the Bankruptcy Court of New York (the “Court”), of the letters of commitment (the “Letters of Commitment”) necessary to effect the financing of exit from Chapter 11 based on the current financing structure of Debtor in Possession (“DIP”), as well as the approval to assume, payment and classification of the obligations of the Company, by virtue of the Letters of Commitment, as administrative expenses with priority.

The Group, through a separate petition, will request the approval of the Court of an amendment to the current DIP documents, to include two new tranches of loans or notes, that will fully refinance its obligations under “Tranche A” of the DIP for US $ 1,400 million, and that will provide approximately US $ 220 million of additional liquidity and will be converted into long-term debt financing at the time Avianca emerges from Chapter 11, subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions.

On August 2021, the Group’s Board of Directors approved the filing of the reorganization plan (the “Plan”) and the disclosure statement attached to the Plan (the “Statement”) with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District. of New York (the “Court”). The Plan is the result of the negotiations that have been carried out with investors and other interest groups of the Company and regulates the recovery offered to creditors, while the Declaration describes the terms of the Plan and the corresponding approval process. The next step in this process is the holding of a hearing in which the Court will consider the approval of the Declaration, which is scheduled for September 14, 2021.

 

22


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Chapter 11 Process events

Request for protection process

The prepetition liabilities of the 41 companies under Chapter 11 as of June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, are the following:

 

     June 30, 2021      December 31,
2020
 

Debt

   $ 4,205,559      $ 4,200,663  

Accounts payable

     234,932        261,126  

Accrued expenses

     6        22  

Provisions for legal claims

     10,110        18,107  

Provisions for return conditions

     155,143        160,839  

Other liabilities

     1        330  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $  4,605,751      $  4,641,087  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As a result of the filing of voluntary petitions on May 10, 2020, under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, the (“NYSE”) announced on May 11, 2020, that, as is standard practice, the NYSE suspended trading in the Company’s American Deposit Shares (the “ADSs”), each of which represents eight preferred shares of the company. On May 27, 2020, the (“NYSE”) submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission the intention to withdraw ADSs from Avianca Holdings from listing and registering on the (“NYSE”) at the opening of operations on June 8, 2020, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (b) because, in the opinion of the (“NYSE”), ADSs are considered not adequate to continue to be listed and traded on the (“NYSE”). On June 1, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission confirmed that the Company’s ADSs were deregistered under Section 12 (b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

On May 22, 2020, the Colombian Stock Exchange (“BVC”) notified the Company that: (i) the Company’s preferred shares continue to be listed on the BVC, (ii) the Company’s preferred shares remain ineligible for repo transactions and are inadmissible as collateral for margin calls on other types of transactions, and (iii) as of May 11, 2020, no futures or options contracts may be entered into with respect to preferred shares of Avianca.

Motions filed on May 10, 2020 were progressively approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York at hearings on May 12, 2020, June 11, 2020, and July 14, 2020 Collectively, the orders issued by the Court at the hearing will help ensure that Avianca continues normal business operations throughout the reorganization process.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Request for payments

The Court granted initial relief to make payments of $ 300 million. The foregoing allowed Grupo Avianca Holdings S.A. protect employees and suppliers while continuing to serve customers. Avianca received authorization to:

 

   

Pay certain employee wages, compensation and benefit obligations owed from before the filing date, as well as to continue paying wages and honoring employee benefit programs in the normal course of business during its Chapter 11 cases.

 

   

Maintain its network of customer programs throughout this process. Customers can continue to arrange travel and fly with Avianca in the same way they always have. Additionally, Avianca customers will continue to accrue miles when they fly with Avianca, and can continue to redeem miles earned through LifeMiles to purchase tickets with Avianca during this process; and,

 

   

Honor various obligations owed to certain of its travel agency partners, vendors and suppliers from before the filing date. The Company will also continue to pay vendors and suppliers, as well as travel agency partners, in the ordinary course for goods and services provided on or after May 10, 2020.

 

   

Pay accrued and ongoing prepetition taxes and fees, as well as insurance and surety bond obligations, as they come due in the ordinary course of business.

Rejection of certain contracts

As debtor in the Chapter 11 cases, Avianca has the ability to reject burdensome executory contracts and unexpired leases. Upon commencement of the Chapter 11 cases, Avianca sought to reject the leases of 12 aircraft, which was approved at the hearing of June 11, 2020. The rejected aircraft correspond to 2 A330, 2 A319, 2 A320, 2 A321 and 4 ATR-72. As of December 31, 2020, and as a result of these rejections, the obligations with the lenders and lessors were extinguished and Avianca also lost control over the related assets, which led to the disposal of the assets associated with these aircraft. Additionally, as of June 30, 2021, 2 A319 aircraft recognized as rights of use that corresponded to companies under the protection of Chapter 11 were rejected. (See note 12).

DIP Financing

On October 5, 2020, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved Avianca Holdings S.A.’s debtor in possession (DIP) financing (the “DIP Order”) in an aggregate principal amount of up to $1,992,191 inclusive of outstanding debt that was refunded, refinanced and replaced (on a cashless basis), fees and discounts. The DIP financing consists of Tranche A loans and notes in an aggregate principal amount of up to $1,269,500 (corresponding to $881,000 of new money and the remaining $388,500 of roll-ups in respect of the New Bonds) and Tranche B notes in an aggregate principal amount of up to $722,918 (corresponding to $335,920 of new money and the

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

remaining $388,500 of roll-ups in respect of the secured convertible loan agreement entered into with United Airlines Inc., Kingsland International Group S.A. and certain other investors and the convertible securities purchase agreement entered into with Citadel in December 2019 and January 2020). Further, Tranche A is composed by a sub-tranche A-2, consisting of a backstop commitment provided by certain lenders in an aggregate principal amount of $240,000 to allow for the eventual participation of one or more governments in the DIP financing.

Each of Avianca Holdings S.A.’s subsidiaries that are currently under Chapter 11 guarantee, on a joint and several basis, all of Avianca Holdings S.A.’s obligations. On October 13, 2020, the DIP financing agreements became effective and the initial disbursements thereunder took place, disclosed in note 14 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements. As of April 30, 2021, the Group received the last disbursement of DIP financing.

As set forth in the DIP Order and the applicable agreements, the DIP financing agreements are collateralized by all of the assets and properties (whether tangible, intangible, real, personal or mixed) of Avianca Holdings S.A. and the guarantors (including pledges on Avianca Holdings S.A.’s equity in LifeMiles and its material subsidiaries such as those that conduct cargo operations, pledges on certain of the obligors’ intellectual property and control agreements in respect of certain of Avianca Holdings S.A.’s and its subsidiaries’ bank accounts).

The Group expects to emerge from the Chapter 11 process at the end of fiscal year 2021. As part of this process, the Group plans to obtain exit financing for US $ 1.6 billion (corresponding to debt) to refinance US $ 1.4 billion of obligations related to Tranche A of the DIP financing, in addition to providing US $220 million in incremental liquidity to meet its objective of having US $ 1 billion of liquidity at the time of the exit of Chapter 11. Prior to the start of a competitive process to determine the most attractive capital availability. The Group is working on negotiating the final terms and conditions related to its option to capitalize the obligations of the DIP financing of Tranche B, for an amount of US $ 902 million.

Claims processing

On November 16, 2020, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York granted the motion for a Claims Date (Bar Date) establishing January 20, 2021 (“The general deadline”) as the general deadline for each entity (including individuals, partnerships, joint venture agreement, trusts and government units) file proofs of claim against the Debtors. Government units had until February 5, 2021 (the “Deadline for Government Units”), to present evidence of claim.

Entities that have a claim against any of the Debtors arising from the rejection of successive performance contracts and leases in force, must present evidence of claim no later than (i) on the General Deadline Date, or (ii) the last of the date that is (a) thirty days after the date of entry of an order from the Bankruptcy Court authorizing the rejection of said contract or lease, or (b) the applicable rejection date (the “Deadline for Rejection Claims”).

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

In accordance with the Bar Date Order, if any of the Debtors modifies or complements its Annexes, the affected claimant must present its evidence of claim or rectify its evidence of claim already presented with respect to such modification of its Claim Prior to the Request in the Annex, no later than (a) on the General Deadline Date, or (b) within thirty days following the date on which the affected claimant is notified about the modification of the Annex, whichever is later “Deadline for Annexes Modified ”).

There is no certainty in relation to the value that can be assigned to the debts pre-petition of the Debtors.

Under Section 365 and other relevant sections of the Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors may assume, assign and or reject executory contracts and unexpired leases, including, without limitation, agreements relating to aircraft and aircraft engines (collectively, Aircraft Property) and leases of real property, subject to the approval of the Bankruptcy Court and certain other conditions.

In general, rejection of an executory contract or unexpired lease is treated as a prepetition breach of such contract or lease and, subject to certain exceptions, relieves the Debtors from performing their future obligations under such contract or lease. The contract counterparty or lessor, for its part, may assert a prepetition general unsecured claim for damages caused by such deemed breach. Generally, the assumption of an executory contract or unexpired lease requires the Debtors to cure existing defaults under such executory contract or unexpired lease.

As of December 31, 2020, the Debtors had rejected twelve Aircraft leases relating to four ATR 42, four Airbus A320, two Airbus A321 and two Airbus A330, which have been returned to the respective lessor. The Debtors expect that liabilities subject to compromise and resolution in the Chapter 11 Cases will arise in the future as a result of damage claims resulting from the Debtors’ rejection of various executory contracts and unexpired leases. Due to the uncertain nature of many of the potential rejection claims, the magnitude of such claims is not reasonably estimable at this time. Such claims may be material. As of June 30, 2021, the rejection of two A319 aircraft related to the reorganization process under Chapter 11. The Group has recorded in the financial statements the amounts for claims for which there was sufficient and reasonable information to estimate this claim.

 

  (f)

Going Concern

As a result of the adverse effects of COVID-19 and related effects on the economy and flight traffic, the Group recognized a net loss after tax of $653,445 as of June 30, 2021 ($1,094,135 as of December 31, 2020), that originated an equity deficit of $1,900,598; and the consolidated statement of financial position reflected an excess of current liabilities over current assets as of June 30, 2021 of $5,489,294 ($4,843,757 as of December 31, 2020) and excluding air traffic liability and loyalty program deferred revenue of $4,907,886 ($4,282,560 as of December 31, 2020).

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Management’s plans, under the Chapter 11 situation, include the following actions:

 

   

Cost savings and liquidity preservation measures, including temporary deferral of non-essential expenses and capital expenditures.

 

   

Legal and financial advice for the development and implementation of the reorganization plan under Chapter 11 laws and the appropriate decision-making under the current conditions, which includes rejection of contracts and flexibility of lease contracts to limit the consumption of cash in the restructuring period of the Group,

 

   

Contract renegotiation with suppliers and lessors.

 

   

Fleet simplification, in line with the protection granted under Chapter 11.

 

   

Launching commercial strategies to re activate demand for Air services.

The gradual reactivation of the passenger operation, in conjunction with the disbursements received from the DIP financing, have enabled the company to continue to implement its restructuring plan, focused on successfully emerging from Chapter 11 as a viable entity. However, the operations and the ability to develop and execute the business plan, renegotiate the liabilities at sustainable levels, as well as the continuation as a going concern, will be subject to the risks and uncertainties associated with the reorganization process under Chapter 11. Such risk implies a significant doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern and, therefore, the Group may not be able to realize its assets and settle the liabilities in the normal course of business.

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis and do not include any adjustments to the carrying amounts or classification of reported assets, liabilities, and expenses, that would otherwise be necessary if the going concern assumption was not appropriate.

 

(3)

New standards, interpretations and amendments adopted by the Group

 

  3.1

Amendments to IFRSs that are mandatorily effective for the current year

A number of new standards and amendments to standards are effective for annual periods beginning after 1 January 2021 and earlier applications is permitted. The Group has not early adopted any of the forthcoming new or amendments standards in preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

  3.2

Standards issued but not yet effective

The Group has not applied the following IFRS issued and revised, which have not yet effective:

The following modifications are effective for the period beginning January 1, 2022 and 2023:

 

27


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Reference to the Conceptual Framework (amendments to IFRS 3)

 

   

Modifications are made to the references to align them with the conceptual framework issued by the IASB in 2018 and incorporated into our legislation, in that sense the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in a business combination, on the transaction date, will correspond to those that meet the definition of assets and liabilities described in the conceptual framework.

This amendment is effective as of January 1, 2022.

Property, Plant and Equipment: Products Obtained Before Intended Use (amendments to IAS 16)

The amendment prohibits a company from deducting from property, plant, and equipment costs the amounts received from sales of produced items while the company prepares the asset for its intended use. Instead, a company will recognize such sales income and related costs in profit or loss.

This amendment is effective as of January 1, 2022.

Onerous Contracts — Cost of Fulfillment of a Contract (amendments to IAS 37)

 

   

It is clarified that the cost of fulfilling a contract includes the costs directly related to the contract (the costs of direct labor and materials, and the allocation of costs directly related to the contract). The amendment specifies what costs a company must include when evaluating whether a contract will generate losses.

This amendment is effective as of January 1, 2022.

Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018–2020

 

   

Modification to IFRS 1. Subsidiary that adopts IFRS for the first time. Paragraph D13A of IFRS 1 is added, incorporating an exemption on subsidiaries that adopt the IFRS for the first time and take as balances in the opening statement of financial position the carrying amounts included in the financial statements of the parent (literal a of the paragraph D16 of IFRS 1) so that it may measure the accumulated exchange differences for conversion by the carrying amount of said item in the consolidated financial statements of the parent (also applies to associates and joint ventures).

 

   

Amendment to IFRS 9. Fees in the “10% test” regarding the derecognition of financial liabilities. A text is added to paragraph B3.3.6 and B3.3.6A is added, it is special to clarify the recognition of the commissions paid (to the result if it is a cancellation of the liability, or as a lower value of the liability if it is not as a cancellation).

 

28


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

   

Amendment to IAS 41. Taxes in fair value measurements. The phrase “nor tax flows” is eliminated from paragraph 22 of IAS 41, the reason for the above is because “before Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018-2020, IAS 41 had required an entity to use the flows of cash before taxes when measuring fair value but did not require the use of a discount rate before taxes to discount those cash flows”. In this way, the requirements of IAS 41 are aligned with those of IFRS 13.

 

   

Extension of the Temporary Exemption from the Application of IFRS 9 Paragraphs 20A, 20J and 20O of IFRS 4 are amended to allow the temporary exemption that allows, but does not require, the insurer to apply IAS 39.

 

   

Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement instead of IFRS 9 for annual periods beginning before January 1, 2023 (because from that date there is a new international requirement contained in IFRS 17).

This amendment is effective as of January 1, 2022.

IFRS 17 Insurance contracts

IFRS 17 is effective for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023, with comparative figures. Early application is allowed, as long as the entity also applies IFRS 9 and IFRS 15 during or before the date on which IFRS 17 is first applied. It establishes the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of insurance contracts within the scope of the Standard. This standard is not applicable to the Group.

Definition of an accounting estimate (amendments to IAS 8)

 

   

The amendments introduce a new definition of accounting estimates: clarifying that they are monetary amounts in the financial statements that are subject to measurement uncertainty.

 

   

The amendments also clarify the relation between accounting policies and accounting estimates by specifying that a company develops an accounting estimate to achieve the objective established for an accounting policy.

This amendment is effective as of January 1, 2023

Disclosure of accounting policies—amendments to IFRS 1, IFRS 9, illustrative examples accompanying IFRS 16 and IAS 41

 

   

The Board recently issued amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and an update to IFRS Statement of Practice 2 Making Materiality Judgments to help companies provide useful information on accounting policies

 

29


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

   

Information on accounting policies is material if, when considered in conjunction with other information included in an entity’s financial statements, it can reasonably be expected to influence the decisions that the primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements.

This amendment is effective as of January 1, 2023

Deferred taxes related to assets and liabilities arising from a single transaction (Amendments to IAS 12, Income Tax)

 

   

This amendment clarifies how companies account for deferred taxes on transactions such as leases and decommissioning obligations, with a focus on reducing practical diversity.

 

   

Companies must recognize a deferred tax asset and a deferred tax liability for temporary differences that arise in the initial recognition of a lease and a provision for decommissioning.

This amendment is effective as of January 1, 2023

Classifications of Liabilities as Current or Non-Current (amendments to IAS 1)

 

   

Modifies the requirement to classify a liability as current, by establishing that a liability is classified as current when “it does not have the right at the end of the reporting period to defer the settlement of the liability for at least the following twelve months. at the date of the reporting period”.

 

   

Clarifies in the added paragraph 72A that “the right of an entity to defer the settlement of a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period must be substantial and, as paragraphs 73 to 75 illustrate, must exist at the end of the reporting period”.

The Board tentatively decided to amend IAS 1 and defer the effective date of the 2020 amendments to no earlier than January 1, 2024. A draft is expected for public discussion in the fourth quarter of 2021.

 

(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.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

   

Loyalty: Corresponds to the loyalty 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.

The Group’s operational information by reportable segment for the six months ended June 30, 2021 are as follows:

 

     For the six months ended June 30, 2021  
     Air
transportation
     Loyalty (1)      Eliminations      Consolidated  

Operating revenue (2)

           

External customers

   $ 715,523      $ 92,486      $ —        $ 808,009  

Inter-segment

     10,998        1,114        (12,112      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

   $ 726,521      $ 93,600      $  (12,112    $ 808,009  

Operating expenses

     869,357        63,328        (12,112      920,573  

Depreciation and amortization

     241,308        5,984        (5,521      241,771  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating (loss) profit

     (384,144      24,288        5,521        (354,335
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest expense

     (290,792      (13,834      —          (304,626

Interest income

     (497      527        —          30  

Derivative instruments

     (1      1        —          —    

Foreign exchange

     24,932        43        —          24,975  

Equity method

     368        —          —          368  

Income tax expense

     (19,840      (17      —          (19,857
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (loss) profit for the period

   $  (669,974    $ 11,008      $ 5,521      $  (653,445
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets – June 30, 2021

   $  6,587,973      $  227,266      $  (121,550    $  6,693,689  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities – June 30, 2021

   $ 7,742,705      $ 878,987      $ (27,405    $ 8,594,287  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The Group’s operational information by reportable segment for the six months ended June 30, 2020 are as follows:

 

     For the six months ended June 30, 2020  
     Air
transportation
     Loyalty (1)      Eliminations      Consolidated  

Operating revenue: (2)

           

External customers

   $  1,112,479      $  67,818      $ —        $  1,180,297  

Inter-segment

     31,129        567        (31,696      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

   $ 1,143,608      $ 68,385      $  (31,696    $ 1,180,297  

Operating expenses

     1,040,314        43,537        (31,753      1,052,098  

Depreciation, amortization

     273,978        6,001        (5,009      274,970  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating (loss) profit

     (170,684      18,847        5,066        (146,771
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest expense

     (176,577      (15,839      —          (192,416

Interest income

     1,795        870        —          2,665  

Derivative instruments

     (406      —          —          (406

Foreign exchange

     5,860        (311      —          5,549  

Equity method

     344        —          —          344  

Income tax expense

     (21,683      18        —          (21,665
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (loss) profit for the period

   $ (361,351    $ 3,585      $ 5,066      $ (352,700
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets at June 30, 2020

   $ 6,468,707      $  227,760      $  (123,314    $ 6,573,153  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities at June 30, 2020

   $ 6,142,166      $ 859,961      $ (73,591    $ 6,928,536  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Loyalty revenue for redeemed miles is found in the entry of passengers revenue.

(2)

The results, assets and liabilities allocated to the loyalty segment reportable correspond to those attributable directly to the subsidiary LifeMiles Ltd., and exclude assets, liabilities, income and expenses of the loyalty program recognized in the Avianca Holdings Subsidiaries.

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

The Group’s revenues by geographic area for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:

 

     For the six months ended
June 30,
     For the three months between
April 1 and June 30,
 
     2021      2020      2021      2020  

United States of America

   $  147,638      $ 174,334      $ 79,754      $ 37,421  

Central America and the Caribbean

     200,920        141,822        145,177        6,661  

Colombia

     371,273        466,346        189,531        46,697  

South America (excluding Colombia)

     79,934        215,462        18,571        56,423  

Other

     8,244        182.333        3,543        89,175  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

   $ 808,009      $  1,180,297      $  436,576    $  236,377  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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. Within the geographic areas presented there are no individually significant countries.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(5)

Seasonality

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the governments of Colombia and other countries in which we operate, have temporarily suspended international and some national passenger operations, as a result of these measures, this generated a decrease in passenger revenue compared to previous periods.

Normally, 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). However, fluctuations in high holiday now demand will be affected by the gradual recovery of passenger confidence in the wake of the pandemic.

 

(6)

Foreign exchange

For the six months period ended June 30, 2021, the Group recognized a net gain of $24,975, Compared to June 2020, the Group presents a net variation of $ 19,426, mainly generated by the increase in the monetary liability position associated with the increase in accounts payable in Colombian pesos and Brazilian reals, Additionally, there was a decrease in the exchange rate in Colombian pesos of 0.1% and in Brazilian reals 8.8% compared to the previous period.

 

(7)

Employee benefits

The Group sponsors defined benefit pension plans, which require contributions to be made to separately administered funds. The Group has also agreed to provide certain additional post-employment benefits. These benefits are unfunded as of June 30, 2021. 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 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.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The indexed discount rate by Colombian Government bonds was 8.12% and 6.00% as of June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively. As of June 30, 2021, there was a decrease in the actuarial valuation of the pension liability plans due to the increase in the discount rate generating a profit in other comprehensive income for the 6-month period of US$56,474.

 

(8)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of June 30, 2021, December 31, 2020, and June 30, 2020, are as follows:

 

     June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
     June 30,
2020
 

Cash on hand and bank deposits

   $ 950,155      $  881,617      $ 292,796  

Demand and term deposits (1)

     35,381        29,522        4,916  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

     985,536        911,139        297,712  

Restricted cash (2)

     24,237        24,299        23,526  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ 1,009,773      $ 935,438      $  321,238  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (1)

As of June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, within the cash equivalents, there are demand and term deposits that amounted to $35,381 and $29,522, respectively. The use of term deposits depends on the cash requirements of the Group. As of June 30, 2021, term deposits accrue annual interest rates between 0.06% and 1.53% in Colombian pesos and between 0.17% and 5.38% in dollars. As of December 31, 2020, term deposits accrue annual interest rates between 0.62% and 3.91% in Colombian pesos and between 3.54% and 5.38% in dollars.

  (2)

As of June 30, 2021, the total restricted cash will hedge events or claims against the Group. These resources have not risk of change in value on the time and are not available for general use within the Group.

(9) Trade and other receivables, net of expected credit losses

Trade and other receivables, net of expected credit losses as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

     June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Trade

   $  154,523      $  130,009  

Employee advances

     4,664        3,835  

Other (1)

     58,426        145,315  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 217,613      $ 279,159  

Less provision for expected credit losses

     (47,190)        (46,324)  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 170,423      $ 232,835  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net current

   $ 167,121      $ 229,917  

Net non-current

     3,302        2,918  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 170,423      $ 232,835  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Trade receivables are non-interest bearing.

 

  (1)

As of June 30, 2021, corresponds mainly to accounts receivable from Chelsea Securities, S.A. for $34,980, account receivable with Rolls Royce for $11,423 related to contractual rights acquired in connection with failures in Tren 1000 engines.

The decrease in the account receivable corresponds to the negotiation conditions of the USAVFLOW contract for $ 102,817 (debt amortization for $ 37,328 and transfer to banks for $ 65,489).

As of December 31, 2020, corresponds mainly to accounts receivables to Chelsea Securities, S.A for $34,980, USAV Flow for $59,295, miles trust contract for $15,405, Rolls Royce for $11,423.

Changes during the year in the provision for expected credit losses for as follows:

 

     June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Balance at beginning of year

   $  46,324      $  42,001  

Provision bad debt expense

     2,008        12,069  

Write-off against the allowance

     (1,142      (7,746
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 47,190      $ 46,324  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(10)

Balances and transactions with related parties

The following is a summary of transactions and balances of related parties for the six months period ended as of June 30, 2021, December 31, 2020, and June 30, 2020:

 

Company

   Country      June 30, 2021      December 31, 2020      June 30, 2020  
   Receivables      Payables      Revenues      Expenses      Receivables      Payables      Revenues      Expenses  

OceanAir Linhas Aéreas, S.A.

     Brazil      $ —        $  1,583      $  —        $ —        $ —        $  1,994      $  124      $ 127  

Opera Transporte y

Logistica Integral S.A.S.

     Colombia        —          162        —          1,931        —          443        —          1,497  

Empresariales S.A.S.

     Colombia        —          209        —          707        —          279        —          811  

Global Operadora Hotelera S.A.S

     Colombia        2        2        1        —          3        4        2        95  

Others

        172        28        —          —          154        62        —          14  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

      $ 174      $ 1,984      $ 1      $  2,638      $  157      $ 2,782      $ 126      $  2,544  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
                          
            Receivables      Payables                    Receivables      Payables                

Short-term

      $  174      $ 1,984            $ 157      $ 2,782        

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The following is a description of the nature of the services provided by and for related parties. These transactions include:

 

Related party

  

Nature of Services

Hotelería Internacional S.A.

Global Operadora Hotelera S.A.S

Corporación Hotelera Internacional, S.A.

   Accommodation services for crews and employees of the Companies.
Empresariales S.A.S.    Transportation services for employees of Avianca, S.A.
OceanAir Linhas Aéreas, S.A. – in judicial reorganization   

On July 14, 2020, OceanAir was declared bankrupt.

All contracts to date are not in force given the current situation of OceanAir and are not being executed, therefore, Avianca sent OceanAir a notification of termination of the contracts, so there are no more commercial relationships between the companies.

Opera Transporte y logística Integral SAS, before 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 six months period ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 the short-term employee benefits for key management personnel are $11,909 and $12,321, respectively. 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 employee benefits:

 

     For the six
months ended

June 30, 2021
     For the six
months ended

June 30, 2020
 

Salaries

   $ 7,987      $ 2,489  

Bonuses

     1,370        7,452  

Social benefits

     2,349        2,194  

Loans

     105        186  

Compensation

     98        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $  11,909      $  12,321  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(11)

Short term investments, deposits, and other assets

Short term investments, deposits, and other assets as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

     June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Short term investments (1)

   $  42,176      $  42,919  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 42,176      $ 42,919  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deposits and other assets—short term:

     

Deposits with lessors (2)

   $ 22,201      $ 19,944  

Guarantee deposits (3)

     9,157        6,509  

Others (4)

     7,734        11,091  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     39,092        37,544  

Deposits and other assets—long term:

     

Deposits with lessors (2)

   $ 43,933      $ 41,098  

Long term investments

     1,707        1,339  

Guarantee deposits (3)

     12,573        12,262  

Others (4)

     861        848  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     59,074        55,547  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 98,166      $ 93,091  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (1)

The short-term classification corresponds to funds invested for terms of less than one year; excess cash in treasury is invested in accordance with the Group’s investment policy otherwise they are classified as long term.

  (2)

Corresponds mainly to maintenance deposits in connection with leased aircraft. These deposits are applied to future maintenance event costs and are calculated based on 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.

  (3)

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

  (4)

Corresponds mainly to other security deposits, national tax refund titles and deferred charges.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(12)

Property and equipment, net

The main additions and disposals correspond to:

 

   

Flight equipment: The main additions during the six months ended June 30, 2021, correspond to the acquisition of one A320 for $ 22,023, densification project and others for $8,669, additionally a remeasurement of contract corresponding to one A320 aircraft for ($ 1,832). As of June 30, 2020, the main additions correspond to a purchase and leaseback transaction of nine Airbus A320 aircraft for a value of $ 197,707 (recognized as rights of use) with Avalon Aerospace Leasing Limited.

As of June 30, 2021, the rejection for lease contracts of two A319 aircraft is recognized for $ 16,837 ($ 8,204 net of depreciation) related to the reorganization process under Chapter 11, for two A319 aircraft, additionally $1,726 corresponding to a lower value in the contract of one B787 aircraft.

The transfers of assets held for sale to property and equipment as of June 30, 2020, correspond to reclassification of 2 A319, 3 A320, 2 A330, 1 A330F and 4 A321 for a total amount of $ 352,867. As the “highly probable sale” condition was not fulfilled, derived from the current situation of the airline industry caused by COVID-19. The carrying amount that was recognized as property and equipment correspond to recoverable amount.

The main rejection as of June 30, 2020, correspond to the following rejections of aircraft leasing contracts, 2 A319, 2 A320, 2 A321, 2 A330, and 4 ATR-72 for $ 221,866 (net of depreciation of aircraft equipment and maintenance), related to the reorganization process under Chapter 11. This motion was approved by the court on June 11, 2020.

 

   

Capitalized maintenance: Additions reported for the six months ended June 30, 2021, and 2020 correspond to major fuselage, repairs for $ 4,649 and $ 6,212 and major engine repairs for $ 3,193 and $ 43,723, respectively.

Disposals reported for the six months ended June 30, 2021, corresponding to the rejection of lease contracts for A319 aircraft for $ 28,705 ($ 19,224 net of depreciation) and $ 19,816 for fully depreciated major repairs.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

   

Reimbursement of predelivery payments: From 2020, the Group suspended the capitalization of interest on PDPs, mainly due to the cessation of advance payments to aircraft manufacturers, for the periods 2021 and 2020.

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Group did not present movements for PDPs related to negotiations, however for the same period of 2020 it carried out a renegotiation of the aircraft purchase contracts with Boeing for a value of $ 58,548 of which $ 50,000 were received in cash, $ 4,329 were retained for future orders and $ 4,219 that were crossed with future PDP payments.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Flight equipment, property and other equipment as of June 30, 2021 is as follows:

 

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

Gross:

                

December 31, 2020

   $ 5,252,110     $ 546,787     $ 157,689     $ 111,982      $ 142,654      $ 288,394     $ 6,499,616  

Additions

     30,692       7,842       6,767       —          226        3,660       49,187  

Disposals

     (21,430     (48,521     (6,263     —          (176)        (2,273)       (78,663)  

Transfers

     542       1,077       1,135       —          —          (2,754)       —    

Modification of leases

     (1,832     —         —         —          —          —         (1,832)  

Revaluation

     —         —         —         —          73        —         73  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2021

   $  5,260,082     $  507,185     $  159,328     $  111,982      $  142,777      $  287,027     $  6,468,381  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation:

                

December 31, 2020

   $ 1,263,644     $ 202,352     $ 47,113     $ —        $ 31,723      $ 143,240     $ 1,688,072  

Additions

     167,023       37,985       3,968       —          921        11,175       221,072  

Disposals

     (10,861     (29,296     (1,031)       —          —          (5,799     (46,987
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2021

   $ 1,419,806     $ 211,041     $ 50,050     $ —        $ 32,644      $ 148,616     $ 1,862,157  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net:

                

December 31, 2020

   $ 3,988,466     $ 344,435     $ 110,576     $ 111,982      $ 110,931      $ 145,154     $ 4,811,544  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2021

   $ 3,840,276     $ 296,144     $ 109,278     $ 111,982      $ 110,133      $ 138,411     $ 4,606,224  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Flight equipment, property and other equipment as of June 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

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

Gross:

               

December 31, 2019

   $  4,933,056     $ 593,794     $  173,318     $  181,327     $  138,599      $  319,138     $  6,339,232  

Additions

     204,652       49,935       4,026       10,118       —          2,182       270,913  

Disposals

     (229,929     (111,523     (16,565     (58,574     —          (9,199     (425,790

Transfers

     5,092       (1,264     (3,828     —         —          —         —    

Reclassification assets held for sale

     352,867       —         —         —         —          —         352,867  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2020

   $ 5,265,738     $ 530,942     $ 156,951     $ 132,871     $ 138,599      $ 312,121     $ 6,537,222  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation:

               

December 31, 2019

   $ 945,220     $ 225,973     $ 47,277     $ —       $ 27,487      $ 139,958     $ 1,385,915  

Additions

     181,105       50,442       4,371       —         767        13,591       250,276  

Disposals

     (25,739     (102,941     (10,101     —         —          (4,418     (143,199

Transfers

     1,994       (1,264     (730     —         —          —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2020

   $ 1,102,580     $ 172,210     $ 40,817     $ —       $ 28,254      $ 149,131     $ 1,492,992  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net:

               

December 31, 2019

   $ 3,987,836     $ 367,821     $ 126,041     $ 181,327     $ 111,112      $ 179,180     $ 4,953,317  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2020

   $ 4,163,158     $ 358,732     $ 116,134     $ 132,871     $ 110,345      $ 162,990     $ 5,044,230  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(13)

Intangible assets and goodwill, net

Intangible assets and goodwill, net of amortization as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are follows:

 

     June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Routes

   $ 28,605      $ 29,707  

Trademarks

     3,938        3,938  

Software and webpages

     135,743        147,247  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     168,286        180,892  

Goodwill

     308,033        308,033  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Intangible Assets

   $  476,319      $  488,925  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The following is the detail of intangible assets as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

 

     Goodwill      Routes      Trade-Marks      Software &
Webpages
     Others      Total  

Cost:

                 

December 31, 2020

   $  311,180      $  52,481      $  3,938      $  315,719      $  27,521      $  710,839  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Additions (1)

     —          —          —          8,093        —          8,093  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

June 30, 2021

   $ 311,180      $ 52,481      $ 3,938      $ 323,812      $ 27,521      $ 718,932  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated Amortization:

                 

December 31, 2020

   $ 3,147      $ 22,774      $ —        $ 168,472      $ 27,521      $ 221,914  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortization for the period

     —          1,102        —          19,597        —          20,699  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

June 30, 2021

   $ 3,147      $ 23,876      $ —        $ 188,069      $ 27,521      $ 242,613  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Carrying Amounts:

                 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

   $  308,033      $ 29,707      $ 3,938      $ 147,247      $ —        $ 488,925  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

June 30, 2021

   $ 308,033      $ 28,605      $ 3,938      $ 135,743      $ —        $ 476,319  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Correspond mainly to Software licenses.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The following is the detail of intangible assets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

     Goodwill      Routes      Trade-Marks      Software &
Webpages
     Others      Total  

Cost:

                 

December 31, 2019

   $  311,180      $  52,481      $  3,938      $  282,126      $  27,521      $  677,246  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Additions (1)

     —          —          —          29,904        —          29,904  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

June 30, 2020

   $ 311,180      $ 52,481      $ 3,938      $ 312,030      $ 27,521      $ 707,150  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated Amortization and Impairment Losses:

                 

December 31, 2019

   $ 3,147      $ 20,570      $ —        $ 123,436      $ 24,586      $ 171,739  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortization for the period

     —          1,102        —          20,657        2,935        24,694  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

June 30, 2020

   $ 3,147      $ 21,672      $ —        $ 144,093      $ 27,521      $ 196,433  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Carrying Amounts:

                 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2019

   $ 308,033      $ 31,911      $ 3,938      $ 158,690      $ 2,935      $ 505,507  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

June 30, 2020

   $ 308,033      $ 30,809      $ 3,938      $ 167,937      $ —        $ 510,717  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

The main acquisitions of intangibles correspond to the SAP project for $19,571.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(13.1) Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful life

For the purpose of verifying the impairment of goodwill acquired through combinations of business and other intangibles with indefinite useful life, acquired before 2020, have been assigned to the air transport segment, since the Group considers that according to the operational and financial synergies between the different companies of the Group, this is the most appropriate and least arbitrary to measure the recoverable amount. In line with operative model of the Group.

The carrying amount of the goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful life allocated to the air transport segment is as follows:

 

     June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Goodwill

   $  308,033      $  308,033  

Routes

     23,463        23,463  

Trademarks

     3,938        3,938  

The group performed its annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of 2020 consistently with previous years. As of June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the Group did not identify potential impairment of goodwill or intangible assets, nor on equipment properties.

Basis for calculating recoverable amount

The recoverable amounts of CGU’s have been measured based on their value-in-use.

Value-in-use is calculated using a discounted cash flow model, Cash flow projections are based on the Business plan approved by the Board covering a five-year period that have been impacted by the decrease in demand and the restrictions imposed by various governments in the region and the corresponding adjustment of capacity offered.

Cash flows extrapolated beyond the five-year period are projected to increase based on long-term growth rates, Cash flow projections are discounted using the CGU’s pre-tax discount rate.

Under the Board of directors approved business plan in the fourth quarter of 2020 and knows the impacts generated by COVID-19, moreover the business plan was approved in the DIP reorganization process. The cash flows that have been used in the value-in-use calculations of business plans reflect the estimated negative impact of COVID-19 and the travel restrictions imposed on governments, based on the information that was known at the time and that is being put into practice by the Directorate under the existing conditions.

Macroeconomic assumptions are based on market data extracted from Bloomberg for both the expected WTI price and the expected interest rate levels, which have a direct impact on our cost projections, all costs are affected by inflation.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The main assumptions used in the calculations of the value in use are as follows:

 

     June 30,
2021
    December 31,
2021
 
Carrying amount of goodwill, routes and trademarks with indefinite life    $ 335,434     $ 335,434  
Compound revenue growth (CAGR) during the planning period      24.34     9.43
Compound operating expense (CAGR) during the planning period      12.40     4.64
Compound Capital Expenditure rise (CAGR) During the Planning Period      4.77% to 12.01     1.24% to 3.86
Duration of planning period      5 years       5 years  
Revenue growth p.a. after planning period      2.9     3.7
Operating Income after planning period      12.2     11.5
Capital expenditures after planning period      11.92     2.43
Business Enterprise Value      4,503,611       5,724,540  
Discount rate      12.41    
9.34% to
14.11
 

The calculation of the recoverable amount and the assumptions used as of June 30, 2021 contain the new business model adopted by the group and the update of the company’s operating estimates as of the year 2021, which mainly includes the final configuration of the short- and medium-range fleet that will end in the second half of 2022, maintaining a differentiated seat offer and delivering up to 20% more capacity on each aircraft due to the addition of additional seats.

As of June 30, 2021, the carrying amount of the Air Transport UGE, including intangible assets with an indefinite life, amounts to $ 3,016,004.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(14)

Debt

Loans and borrowings, measured at amortized cost, as of June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, are summarized as follows:

 

     June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Current:

     

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

   $ 4,673,650      $ 4,235,197  

Current portion-bonds

     371,606        352,011  

Short-term aircraft rentals - right of use

     603,907        414,410  

Short-term other rentals - right of use

     11,353        9,476  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 5,660,516      $  5,011,094  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Noncurrent:

     

Long–term debt

   $ 339,764      $ 292,503  

Long-term aircraft rentals – right of use

     713,725        929,789  

Long-term other rentals – right of use

     32,215        47,870  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $  1,085,704      $ 1,270,162  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the debt is classified as follows:

 

     June 30, 2021      December 31, 2020  

Guaranteed

   $ 4,007,443      $ 4,026,496  

Not Guaranteed

     198,116        174,167  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

   $ 4,205,559      $ 4,200,663  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Debt in Chapter 11

   $ 4,205,559      $ 4,200,663  

Loans

     370,347        397,630  

(Debtor in Possession) DIP

     2,170,314        1,682,963  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $  6,746,220      $  6,281,256  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Under the reorganization project of Chapter 11, 2 aircraft were rejected in the first quarter of 2021, for $11,369. As of June 30, 2021, the total debt of the companies that filed for protection under Chapter 11 is $4,205,559.

Non-compliance debt

As of December 31, 2020, we have reclassified long-term debt to short-term debt for $2,073,197 as a result of default on the loan conditions, derived from non-payment decisions originated by the measures taken to preserve the Group’s cash as consequence of COVID-19 (See note 2e). On March 20, 2020, we unilaterally suspended debt amortization payments for $210 million.

 

48


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Aircraft rental accumulated payments under operating lease were suspended for $237 million (As of December 31, 2020, for $157 million). The long-term portion related to these leases is not reclassified to the short-term, as its accelerated payment is not required.

Terms and conditions of the Group’s outstanding obligations for the periods ended June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, are as follows:

 

            June 30, 2021  
     Due
through
     Weighted
average
interest rate
    Nominal
Value
     Carrying
Amount
 

Short–term borrowings

     2021        4.89   $ 146,508      $ 138,134  

Long–term debt

     2029        7.54     4,983,725        4,875,280  

Bonds

     2023        8.88     550,000        371,606  

Aircraft rentals

     2031        4.92     1,246,770        1,317,632  

Other rentals

     2038        7.33     51,917        43,568  
       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

 

  $  6,978,920      $  6,746,220  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

            December 31, 2020  
     Due
through
     Weighted
average
interest rate
    Nominal
Value
     Carrying
Amount
 

Short–term borrowings

     2022        6.00   $ 108,257      $ 99,857  

Long–term debt

     2029        6.91     4,975,853        4,427,843  

Bonds

     2023        8.88     550,000        352,011  

Aircraft rentals

     2031        4.92     1,266,489        1,344,199  

Other rentals

     2037        7.16     87,405        57,346  
       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

 

  $  6,988,004      $  6,281,256  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Below the detail of the debt balance by type of loan:

 

     June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Aircraft

   $ 1,846,480      $ 1,883,281  

Corporate

     3,166,934        2,644,419  

Bonds

     371,606        352,011  

Right of use IFRS 16

     1,361,200        1,401,545  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $  6,746,220      $  6,281,256  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The main additions for the six months ended as of June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, corresponds to:

 

   

During 2021, the Group obtained new debt by $349,509 under DIP Structure composed of new disbursements and accrued interests capitalized and $5,000 for credit card for general working capital purposes.

 

   

During the second quarter of 2021, the Group acquired an operating aircraft Airbus A320 for $22,023.

 

   

As of June 30, 2020, the Group recognized rights of use debt for $191,819 for nine Airbus A320.

 

   

During 2020, the Group obtained new debt by $1,088,371 under DIP Structure composed of new disbursements and accrued interests capitalized. Additionally, the Company made roll-up to Stakeholders Loans by $386,998 and Senior Notes 2023 by $219,600 under the same DIP Structure.

Loans for general purposes working capital of:

 

   

During 2020, the Group obtained $77,917 for working capital purposes. It includes a loan with Citadel for $51,000 through their administrative agent UMB Bank N.A., at a rate 9% for a term of 1 year, and a loan acquired by LifeMiles for $20,000 at a rate Libor + 4,5% a term of 2 years.

 

   

As of December 31, 2020, the obligations that had been contracted with United Airlines, Inc and Kingsland International Group, S.A. or its affiliates were incorporated into financing under the Debtor in Possession (“DIP”) structure, as part of Avianca Holdings’ debt restructuring.

Senior bonds

As part of the Avianca Holdings debt reprofiling program, on December 31, 2019, the automatic and mandatory exchange of $ 484,418 of the aggregate principal amount of the Guaranteed Senior Bonds issued and in circulation with a 8.375% coupon with maturity in 2020 for an Amount of nominal equivalent Senior Guaranteed, with a coupon of 9.00% and maturity in 2023 (the “New Bonds”), The non-exchanged bonds (“Existing Bonds”) amount to an amount of $65,632 that have the same conditions of the initial issuance and maturity in May 2020.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the Senior Notes outstanding, and the corresponding balances are as follows:

 

   

Initial issue – existing bonds

 

                 Balance as of  
     Original    Total placed in      June 30,      December 31,  

Issuing entities

   currency    original currency      2021      2020  

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

   USD      550,000      $     73,819      $ 71,073  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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.
Pending bonds    $ 65,581 aggregate capital amount of 8.375% Senior Bonds payable in 2020.
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 (a):    The Senior Notes matured on May 10, 2020.

 

  (a)

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the adverse effects caused, was not possible the Senior Bonds pay with an expiration date of May 10, 2020, Therefore, and in accordance with the indicated in note 2(e) this measure was taken with the objective of preserving the Group’s cash.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

   

New bonds

 

Issuing entities

               Balance as of  
     Original    Total placed in      June 30,      December 31,  
     currency    original currency      2021      2020  

Avianca Holdings S.A.

   USD      484,419      $     297,787      $ 280,938  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Issuers:    Avianca Holdings S.A.
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.
Pending bonds    $484,419 aggregate capital amount of 9.00% Senior Bonds payable in 2023.
Initial Issue Date:    December 31, 2019.
Issue Amount:    $484,419
Interest:    The Senior Notes will bear interest at a fixed rate of 9.00% per year, The first issuance is payable semiannually in arrears on May 10 and November 10 of each year, commencing on November 10, Interest will accrue from May 10, 2020. The interest are accumulated from December 31, 2019.
Transaction costs    The transaction costs associated with this new bond issue were $18,807, which are presented as a lower value of the initial carry amounts.
Maturity Date:    The Senior Notes will mature on May 10, 2023

Future payments on long–term debt

The following future payments including interests on long–term debt for the periods ended June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020.

The amounts are gross and undiscounted and include contractual interest payments and exclude the impact of netting agreements.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Aircraft and corporate debt

 

     Years  
     One      Two      Three      Four      Five and
thereafter
     Total  

June 30, 2021

   $  4,673,650      $  339,764      $  —        $     —        $    —        $  5,013,414  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

   $ 4,304,761      $ 305,443      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 4,610,204  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Bonds

 

     Years  
     One      Two      Three      Four      Five and
thereafter
     Total  

June 30, 2021

   $  371,606      $     —        $      —        $      —        $      —        $  371,606  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

   $ 352,011      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 352,011  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Aircraft rights of use

 

     Years  
     One      Two      Three      Four      Five and
thereafter
     Total  

June 30, 2021

   $  599,824      $  127,162      $  232,188      $  200,654      $  459,937      $  1,619,765  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

   $ 471,635      $ 319,849      $ 258,452      $ 229,118      $ 262,097      $ 1,541,151  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other rights of use

 

     Years  
     One      Two      Three      Four      Five and
thereafter
     Total  

June 30, 2021

   $ 7,290      $  2,638      $  4,783      $  4,545      $  71,528      $ 90,784  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

   $  14,350      $ 6,825      $ 5,205      $ 4,946      $ 74,110      $  105,436  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Changes in liabilities derived from financing activities at June 30, 2021

 

     January 1,
2021
     New
acquisitions
(1)
     New Leases (2)      Financial
Cost
     Payments
(3)
     Interest
Payments

(3)
     Rejections of
Contracts/

Others (4)
     Reclassification      June 30,
2021
 

Short-term loans (excluding items listed below)

   $ 99,857      $ 5,000      $ —        $ 853      $  (8,762)      $ (157)      $ —        $ 41,343      $ 138,134  

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

     4,135,340        349,509        —          188,614        (75,196)        (21,521)        (2,760)        (38,470)        4,535,516  

Current Bonds

     352,011        —          —          19,595        —          —          —          —          371,606  

Non-current portion of long-term debt

     292,503        —          —          61,300        (25,798)        (27,513)        (5,668)        44,940        339,764  

Aircraft rentals – right of use

     1,344,199        —          22,023        31,692        (25,272)        (17,684)        4,391        (41,717)        1,317,632  

Other rentals – right of use

     57,346        —          —          1,824        (2,670)        (1,836)        (5,000)        (6,096)        43,568  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities from financing activities

   $  6,281,256      $  354,509      $  22,023      $  303,878      $  (137,698)      $  (68,711)      $  (9,037)      $ —        $  6,746,220  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Corresponds mainly to the disbursement of DIP financing and credit card.

(2)

Corresponds to the acquisition of operational aircraft Airbus A320.

(3)

During the second quarter of 2021, amortizations of debt, commissions and interest that did not move cash for $37,328 related to USAVFLOW (See note 9).

(4)

Corresponds mainly to rejections of two aircraft contracts as part of the reorganization plan under Chapter 11.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Changes in liabilities derived from financing activities at June 30, 2020

 

     January 1,
2020
     New
acquisitions

(1)
     New
Leases
     Financial
Cost
     Payments      Interest
Payments
     Foreign
exchange
movement /
Others (2)
     Reclassification
(3)
     June 30,
2020
 

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

   $ 118,137      $ 51,223      $ —        $ 5,804      $ (14,447)      $ (2,400)      $ (2,326)      $ —           $ 155,991  

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

     451,155        13,786        —          80,337        (225,716)        (69,620)        (230,543)        2,691,907        2,711,306  

Current Bonds

     65,632        —          —          24,546        85        —          —          467,926        558,189  

Non-current bonds

     465,612        —          —          2,314        —          —          —          (467,926)        —    

Non-current portion of long term debt

     2,557,257        12,908        —          —          —          —          (39,625)        (2,201,449)        329,091  

Aircraft rentals – right of use

     1,128,525        —          191,819        26,900        (50,763)        (2,257)        (1,222)        —          1,293,002  

Other rentals – right of use

     70,005        —          15        1,303        (8,779)        (1,303)        3,828        —          65,069  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities from financing activities

   $  4,856,323      $  77,917      $  191,834      $  141,204      $  (299,620)      $  (75,580)      $  (269,888)      $ 490,458      $  5,112,648  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

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

(2)

As part of reorganization proceedings on Chapter 11, 8 aircraft of financial lease and 4 aircraft recognized as rights of use were rejected, representing a total debt of $275,317 and $ 1,222, respectively.

(3)

$490,458 it was reclassified from liabilities associated with the assets held for sale to short-term and long-term debt. Likewise, a reclassification of long-term short-term debt of $2,581,222 has been recognized for purposes of non-compliance in some terms and conditions of our debts.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(15)

Losses per share

The calculation of basic loss per share at June 30, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:

 

     June 30,
2021
     June 30,
2020
 

Net loss attributable to Avianca Holdings S.A.

   $  (650,833)      $  (350,270)  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares

     

(in thousands of shares)

     

Common stock

     660,800        660,800  

Preferred stock

     336,187        336,187  

Losses per share (1)

     

Common stock

   $ (0.65)      $ (0.35)  

Preferred stock

   $ (0.65)      $ (0.35)  

(1) Expressed in dollars.

There are no interests in convertible preferred shares.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(16)

Other Comprehensive Income (“OCI”) Reserves

The movement of the other comprehensive income from December 31, 2020, to June 30, 2021, is as follows:

 

                       Income tax reserves relating to
(4)
                          
     Hedging
reserves

(1)
    Fair value
reserves

(2)
    Reserves relating to
actuarial gains and losses

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

(5)
     Total     NCI     Total OCI  

As of December 31, 2020

   $  (2,603   $ 960     $  (131,297   $ 3      $ (328   $ 41,754      $  (91,511   $ 603     $  (90,908

Other comprehensive Income (loss) for the Period

     1,069       (342     57,342       —          (2,695     73        55,447       (828     54,619  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2021

   $  (1,534   $ 618     $ (73,955   $ 3      $  (3,023   $  41,827      $  (36,064   $  (225   $  (36,289
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The movement of the other comprehensive income from December 31, 2019, to June 30, 2020, 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, 2019

   $  (3,098   $  457      $  (116,704   $ 3    $ 527     $  40,695      $  (78,120   $ 16     $  (78,104

Other comprehensive

Income (loss) for the period

     3,337       409        (7,707     —          (3,154     —          (7,115     (735     (7,850
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2020

   $ 239     $ 866      $  (124,411   $ 3      $  (2,627   $ 40,695      $  (85,235   $  (719   $  (85,954
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to 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 17).

 

  (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 interim statement of comprehensive income which have been subject to reclassification, without considering items remaining in OCI which are never reclassified to profit of loss:

 

     June 30,
2021
     June 30,
2020
 

Cash flow hedges:

     

Effective valuation of cash flow hedged

     1,069        2,799  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $  1,069      $ 2,799  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair value reserves:

     

Valuations of investments in fair value with changes in OCI

   $  (342    $ 409  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $  (342    $ 409  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to 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 June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, are the following:

 

     June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Cash flow hedges – liabilities

     

Interest rate LifeMiles Ltd.

   $  1,628      $  2,697  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,628      $ 2,697  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Group does not have fuel price hedges for the periods ended June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

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 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 June 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

 

June 30, 2021    Fair Value      1–12 months      12–24 months  

Interest rate

        

Liabilities

   $  1,628      $ —        $  1,628  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2020    Fair Value      1–12 months      12–24 months  

Interest rate

        

Liabilities

   $  2,697      $  —        $  2,697  

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 June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2020, a net (loss) gains relating to the hedging instruments of $(342) and $409, respectively is included in other comprehensive income.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

(18)

Derivative financial instruments

The group does not have derivative financial instruments at fair value with changes in results as of June 30, 2021.

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 with Lifemiles Ltd. Banks. 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 June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, 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.

 

(20)

Fair value measurements

The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group’s assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2021:

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Quantitative disclosures of fair value measurement hierarchy for assets:

 

     Fair value measurement using  

Assets measured at fair value

   Quoted
prices in
active
markets

(Level 1)
     Significant
observable
inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
unobservable
inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Investments

   $  —        $ 42,176      $ —        $ 42,176  

Assets of the benefits plan

   $ —        $  240,356      $ —        $  240,356  

Assets held for sale (1)

   $ —        $ 845      $ —        $ 845  

Revalued administrative property (note 12)

   $ —        $ —        $  110,133      $ 110,133  

 

(1)

Assets held for sale do not including sales costs associated.

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 (notes 17 and 18)

   $  —        $ 1,628      $  —        $ 1,628  

Liabilities for which fair values are disclosed

           

Short–term borrowings and long–term debt

   $ —        $ 6,746,220      $ —        $ 6,746,220  

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group’s assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2020:

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  

Investments

   $  —        $ 42,919      $ —        $ 42,919  

Assets of the benefits plan

   $ —        $  216,548      $ —        $  216,548  

Assets held for sale (1)

   $  —        $ 884      $ —        $ 884  

Revalued administrative property (note 12)

   $ —        $ —        $  110,931      $ 110,931  

 

(1)

Assets held for sale don’t including sales costs associated.

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 (notes 17 and 18)

   $  —        $ 2,697      $  —        $ 2,697  

Liabilities for which fair values are disclosed

           

Short–term borrowings and long–term debt

   $ —        $ 6,275,788      $ —        $ 6,275,788  

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)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to 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 on 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 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.

 

(21)

Income tax expense and other taxes

Assets and liabilities for taxes as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

     June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Current income tax – assets

   $ 68,412      $ 44,681  

Other current taxes

     

Current VAT – assets

     54,782        36,403  

Other taxes current

     31,177        30,701  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other current taxes

     85,959        67,104  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current tax – assets

   $  154,371      $  111,785  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current income tax – liabilities

   $  (48,822    $  (54,738
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The main components of income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

 

     For the six months ended
June 30,
 
     2021      2020  

Current income tax:

     

Current income tax charge

   $  (21,894    $  (20,943

Income (expense) Deferred tax expense:

     

Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

     2,037        (722
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense reported in the income statement

   $  (19,857    $  (21,665
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

 

     For the six months
ended June 30,
 
     2021      2020  

Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

   $  (2,655    $  (3,422
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense reported in the income statement

   $  (2,655    $  (3,422
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Group files tax returns in many jurisdictions around the word. 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.

 

  a)

Reconciliation of the Tax Rate in accordance with the Tax Provisions and the Effective Rate:

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

The Group’s consolidated loss after tax amount to $ 633,588 in June 2021 and $ 331,035 in June 2020 and the tax expense for June 2021 to $ 19,857 and June 2020 to $ 21,665. The group consolidated effective tax rate in respect of continuing operations for the six months ended 30 June 2021 was (3%) and for the six months ended 30 June 2020 was (6.5%). The change in effective tax rate was caused mainly that in the year 2021, airline losses increased; however, the deferred tax on these losses was not recognized because there are no expectations of recovery in the foreseeable future

Standards in other countries

Subsidiary companies in Ecuador must pay a capital gains tax at a 28% rate. For subsidiaries in Costa Rica, Mexico and Salvador the rate is 30%, in Guatemala the rate is 25%.

 

(22)

Provisions for legal claims

As of June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, 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 June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, are as follows:

 

     June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Balances at the beginning of the period

   $  23,314      $  20,244  

Provisions constituted (a)

     34,463        11,215  

Provisions reverse

     (9,506      (3,660

Provisions used

     (4,537      (453

Deconsolidation subsidiary AV Peru

     —          (4,032
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balances at the end of the period

   $ 43,734      $ 23,314  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a)

Corresponds mainly to labor processes and tax litigation.

Among the provisions for litigation are those related to labor processes (June 30, 2021: $16,795, December 31, 2020: $13,329), consumer protection processes (June 30, 2021: $2,283, December 31, 2020: $2,620), processes tax (June 30, 2021: $20,790, December 31, 2020: $7,478) and civil processes (June 30, 2021: $677, December 31, 2020: $771).

Certain proceedings are considered possible obligations. Based on the plaintiffs’ claims, as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, these contingencies amount to a total of $134,427 and $138,357, respectively. Certain losses which may result from those proceedings will be covered either by insurance companies or with funds provided by third parties. The proceedings that will be settled using the aforementioned forms of payment are estimated $20,527 as of June 30, 2021 and $21,242 as of December 31, 2020.

 

65


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Internal investigations to determine whether we may have violated the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other laws

In August 2019, the Group disclosed that it had discovered a business practice at the Group whereby Group employees, including members of senior management, as well as certain members of the board of directors, provided “things of value,” which based on its current understanding have been limited to free and discounted airline tickets and upgrades, to government employees in certain countries. The Group commenced an internal investigation, supervised by the Audit Committee, and retained reputable outside counsel and a specialized forensic investigatory firm to determine whether this practice may have violated the FCPA or other potentially applicable U.S. and non-U.S. anti-corruption laws. In 2018, the Group implemented certain revisions to its policies designed to prevent such practice from occurring, including limiting the number of persons at the Group who are authorized to issue free and discounted airline tickets and upgrades, and requiring additional internal approvals. On August 13, 2019, the Group voluntarily disclosed this investigation to both the U.S. Department of Justice and the SEC, and, subsequently, to the Colombian Superintendency of Corporations.

Also, in February 2020, the Office of the Attorney General of Colombia served Avianca with a search warrant of its offices with the objective of collecting information related to this investigation, As has been its practice, Avianca has cooperated and will continue to cooperate with all pertinent authorities, Avianca will provide the information being requested to the Office of the Attorney General of Colombia.

The Colombian government investigations described above, consultations and related developments in other countries, and the Group’s internal investigations continue. Any action in these or related inquiries, procedures or other developments, or any agreement that the Group enters to resolve the same, may result in substantial fines, reputational damage and other penalties and adverse consequences. Based on the opinion of its external advisor, the Group believes that there is no adequate basis at this time to estimate accruals or quantify any contingencies with respect to these matters. For investigations by the U.S government, on May 28, 2021, the SEC sends a communication notifying Avianca Holdings S.A that the investigation against Grupo Avianca Holdings S.A. has concluded. and suggests that no action be taken against it.

Internal Investigation regarding potential impacts at the group due to corrupt business practices at Airbus

In January 2020, our primary aircraft supplier Airbus entered into a settlement with authorities in France, the United Kingdom and the United States regarding corrupt business practices, Airbus’ settlement with French authorities references a possible request by an Avianca “senior executive” in 2014 for an irregular commission payment, which was ultimately not made, As a result of this development, we have voluntarily initiated an internal investigation to analyze our commercial relationship with Airbus and to determine if we have been the victim

 

66


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

of any improper or illegal acts, We have disclosed this internal investigation to the U.S. Department of Justice and the SEC, as well as the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce and the Colombian Office of the Attorney General, We are cooperating with all agencies, Our internal investigations are not complete and we cannot predict the outcome of these internal investigations or what potential actions may be taken by the U.S. Department of Justice, the SEC or local regulators or officials, If it is found that these business practices violated the FCPA or other similar laws applicable to us, or we were at any time not in compliance with any other laws governing the conduct of our business, we could be subject to criminal and civil remedies, including sanctions, monetary penalties and regulatory actions, which could materially and adversely affect us, The Office of the Attorney General of the Nation in Colombia has authorized us to act as potential victims of these events, and as such we have been participating. As of the date of this report, the investigations remain ongoing.

Review of potential inadvertent violations of the U.S. Cuban Assets Control Regulations

In September 2019, the Group disclosed that it had become aware that it had become subject to U.S. jurisdiction for purposes of certain U.S. sanctions laws and regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This jurisdictional nexus was established as a result of the transfer, on November 9, 2018, by the Group’s parent company, Synergy Aerospace Corp, (Synergy), of 78% of the Group’s voting common shares (Share Transfer) from a Panama based company to a Delaware limited liability company wholly-owned by Synergy (BRW). Synergy had formed BRW and effected the Share Transfer unilaterally in connection with BRW obtaining a loan from United Airlines. Having become aware that as a consequence of the ownership change the Group is considered a person subject to U.S. jurisdiction under certain of OFAC’s sanctions programs, the Group engaged outside counsel to conduct a review aimed at identifying any potential violations of U.S. sanctions regulations. As a result of this review, the Group identified that the regularly scheduled commercial passenger flights between cities in Central and South America and Havana, Cuba and related Cuba operations that it has historically conducted may have constituted inadvertent violations of the U.S. Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) during the period following the Share Transfer. During the period beginning on the date of the Share Transfer and ending on September 30, 2019, such flights to and from Havana, Cuba comprised an inconsequential amount of the Group’s gross revenues. On September 25, 2019, the Group submitted to OFAC a preliminary voluntary self-disclosure addressing such potential inadvertent violations, followed by more detailed full narrative voluntary self-disclosures submitted on October 4, 2019, and November 25, 2019. OFAC is currently reviewing these voluntary self-disclosures. In concert with these voluntary disclosures, the Group commenced the termination of all of its Cuba-related activities. As of to date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements, the Group no longer operates any flights to Cuba, nor does the Group sell any passenger or cargo tickets involving Cuba (including via its codeshare and interline partners). The Group no longer maintains a physical presence in Cuba and has issued termination notices for all of its legacy Cuba-related contracts and employees (for example, ground services, ticket sales, and other services in Cuba that supported the Company’s now-terminated Cuba passenger flights). The Group has kept OFAC apprised of these actions and remains in communication with OFAC concerning the Group’s voluntary self-disclosures and the termination of the Company’s Cuba-related activities. Based on the above, the Group believes that there is no adequate basis at this time for estimating accruals or quantifying any contingency with respect to these matters.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

In light of the above, the Group has embarked on a comprehensive effort to improve and expand its compliance program worldwide, including enhancements to the Group’s existing sanctions screening processes, implementation of a comprehensive sanctions compliance program, and sanctions training for key Group employees. As of the date of this report, the investigations remain ongoing.

OFAC has completed its review of Avianca’s dealings with Cuba and Iran. OFAC has decided to address this matter by issuing a Cautionary Letter instead of pursuing a civil monetary penalty or taking other enforcement action. The Cautionary Letter published on June 16, 2021, represents a final enforcement response to the apparent violations but does not constitute a final agency determination as to whether violations have occurred. The letter does not preclude OFAC from taking future enforcement action should additional information warrant renewed attention.

OFAC confirmed the closure of its investigation initiated on the occasion of the involuntary violations of the economic sanction’s regime against Cuba / Iran, with the issuance of a warning letter to the Avianca Holdings airlines that were linked to the investigation. Consequently, OFAC will not initiate enforcement actions or impose financial penalties.

 

(23)

Future aircraft leases payments

The Group has 75 aircraft that are under financial leasing. The following is the summary of future financial lease commitments:

 

     Aircraft  

Less than one year (1)

   $ 1,848,407  
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,848,407  
  

 

 

 

 

(1)

It corresponds to financial leases that were in default before Chapter 11 and therefore all debt is short-term.

Future aircraft lease payments are based on the original contracts, to date, the Group bases its payments on flight hours.

The Group has 61 aircraft that are under operating leases, which have an average remaining lease term of 56 months. Operating leases may be renewed, in accordance with the administration’s business plan. The following is the summary of future operating lease commitments signed for a period greater than one year:

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

     Aircraft  

Less than one year

   $ 268,183  

Between one and five years

     759,246  

More than five years

     240,626  
  

 

 

 
   $  1,268,055  
  

 

 

 

In the second quarter of 2021, the Group extended the operating lease contract for one (1) A320 and incorporated under operating lease one (1) A320.

Future operating lease commitments are calculated under the assumption that the aircraft will be in continuous operation. However, the amounts may vary depending on the aircraft operating plan during the Chapter 11 reorganization process, in which the Group agreed with the aircraft lessors on a variable “Power-by-the-Hour” compensation structure based on flight hours.

The Group has 9 spare engines under an operating lease contract for its aircraft fleet of the A320 and A330 families. The following is the summary of future operating lease commitments signed for a period greater than one year:

 

     Engines  

Less than one year

   $ 4,789  

Between one and five years

     16,163  
  

 

 

 
   $  20,952  
  

 

 

 

In the second quarter of 2021, six (6) CFM56 spares engines and two (2) V2500 engines from the A320 fleet were incorporated.

Future operating lease commitments are calculated under the assumption that the engines will be operating continuously. However, amounts may vary depending on the engine operating plan during the Chapter 11 reorganization process, in which the Group agreed with the engine lessors on a variable “Power-by-the-Hour” compensation structure based on flight hours.

The value of payments recognized as expenses in the period is:

 

     For the six months ended June 30,  
     2021      2020  

Leases minimum payments

   $  4,341      $  12,472  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

     For the three months between April 1 and
June 30,
 
     2021      2020  

Leases minimum payments

   $  2,106      $  7,741  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Acquisition of aircraft

In accordance with the agreements in effect, future commitments related to the acquisition of aircraft and engines as of June 30, 2021, as follows:

 

     Less than one
year
     1-3 years      3-5 years      More than
5 years
     Total  

Aircraft and engine purchase commitments

   $  53,202      $  524,314      $  2,377,108      $  2,752,646      $  5,707,270  

Current prices disclosed reflect certain discounts negotiated with suppliers as of the date of the consolidated statement of financial position, which are calculated on a highly technical basis and are subject to multiple conditions and constant variations. Among the factors that may affect discounts are changes in our purchase agreements, including aircraft order volumes.

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

 

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Dividends

The Group did not decree or pay dividends during the six months ended June 30, 2021, based on the retained losses as of December 31, 2020, and dividends were not decreed by the Group during ended June 30, 2020, based on retained earnings as of December 31, 2019.

Dividends paid to minority shareholding

During the six months ended June 30,2021 and 2020, subsidiaries with minority interests did not declare dividends.

 

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Operating revenue

Operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

     For the six months ended
June 30,
     For the three months ended
April 1 and June 30,
 
     2021      2020      2021      2020  

Passenger

   $  459,347      $ 781,840      $  260,173      $ 3,743  

Cargo

     314,202        272,321        159,932        142,414  

Others

     34,460        126,136        16,471        90,220  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

   $ 808,009      $  1,180,297      $ 436,576      $  236,377  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other operating income

Other operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:

 

    

For the six months ended

June 30,

     For the three months ended
April 1 and June 30,
 
     2021      2020      2021      2020  

Frequent flyer program

   $  20,812      $ 21,027      $ 8,881      $ 9,313  

Gain of assets disposal

     —          86,801        —          73,592  

Ground operations (a)

     4,909        4,266        2,433        1,224  

Leases

     358        322        94        162  

Maintenance

     5,579        4,364        3,177        2,156  

Interline

     1        728        —          144  

Other (b)

     2,801        8,628        1,886        3,629  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 34,460      $  126,136      $  16,471      $  90,220  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a)

Group provides services to other airlines at main hub airports.

 

(b)

Corresponds mainly to income from penalties, access to VIP rooms and additional services.

 

(27)

Subsequent Events

On July 26, 2021, Avianca Holding SA received approval from the Bankruptcy Court of New York (the “Court”) of the letters of commitment (the “Letters of Commitment”) necessary to effect the Chapter exit financing. 11 based on the current financing structure of Debtor in Possession (“DIP”), as well as the approval to assume, pay and classify the obligations of the Company, for virtue of the Letters of Commitment, as administrative expenses with priority priority.

As of July 31, 2021, the company filed a motion to reject the lease of one (1) A321 aircraft and acquired a new lease of one (1) A320 aircraft.

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

On August 10, 2021, the Board of Directors of Avianca Holding SA approved the presentation of the reorganization plan (the “Plan”) and the declaration attached to the Plan (the “Declaration”) before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Court”). On the other hand, the holding of the hearing in which the Court will consider the approval of the Declaration is scheduled for September 14, 2021. The Company does not currently request votes on its Plan, and may only request votes on its Plan when and if the Court approves the Declaration.

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