EX-99.1 2 d415103dex991.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 September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, and

for each nine-months periods ended September 30, 2021, and 2020

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in possession)

Index

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position

     3  

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

     5  

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

     7  

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows

     9  

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

     11  

 

2


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

     Notes    September 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Assets

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   8    $ 1,112,602      $ 911,139  

Restricted cash

   8      24,871        24,299  

Short term investments

   11      42,114        42,919  

Trade and other receivables, net of expected credit losses

   9      195,719        229,917  

Accounts receivables from related parties

   10      48        157  

Current tax assets

   21      151,843        111,785  

Expendable spare parts and supplies, net of provision for obsolescence

        78,289        81,433  

Prepayments

        27,898        36,247  

Deposits and other assets

   11      57,636        37,544  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
        1,691,020        1,475,440  

Assets held for sale

        —          884  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

        1,691,020        1,476,324  

Noncurrent assets:

        

Deposits and other assets

   11      55,235        55,547  

Trade and other receivables, net of expected credit losses

   9      2,849        2,918  

Intangible assets and goodwill, net

   13      470,885        488,925  

Deferred tax assets

        25,394        25,236  

Property and equipment, net

   12      4,442,915        4,811,544  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non–current assets

        4,997,278        5,384,170  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

      $ 6,688,298      $ 6,860,494  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

     Notes    September 30,
2021
    December 31,
2020
 

Liabilities and equity

       

Current liabilities:

       

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

   14    $ 5,841,559     $ 5,011,094  

Accounts payable

        536,067       489,031  

Accounts payable to related parties

   10      1,793       2,782  

Accrued expenses

        18,287       16,448  

Current tax liabilities

   21      33,277       54,738  

Provisions for legal claims

   22      53,658       23,314  

Provisions for return conditions

        21,834       22,277  

Employee benefits

   7      127,165       135,056  

Air traffic liability

        439,273       399,184  

Loyalty program deferred revenue

        150,652       162,013  

Other liabilities

        5,027       4,144  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        7,228,592       6,320,081  

Noncurrent liabilities:

       

Long–term debt

   14      1,251,396       1,270,162  

Accounts payable

        12,195       17,225  

Provisions for return conditions

        146,729       138,562  

Employee benefits

   7      47,052       103,540  

Deferred tax liabilities

        10,460       13,922  

Loyalty program deferred revenue

        268,733       290,802  

Other liabilities

        3,985       7,972  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non–current liabilities

        1,740,550       1,842,185  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

      $ 8,969,142     $ 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

        (3,031,613     (2,025,557

Other comprehensive income

   16      (57,530     (91,511
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity attributable to owners of the Company (Deficit)

        (2,260,680     (1,288,605

Non–controlling interest

        (20,164     (13,167
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity (Deficit)

        (2,280,844     (1,301,772
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity (Deficit)

      $ 6,688,298     $ 6,860,494  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statement

 

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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 nine months ended
September 30,
    For the three months
between July 1 and
September 30,
 
     Notes      2021     2020     2021     2020  

Operating revenue:

           

Passenger

      $ 862,939     $ 799,007     $ 403,592     $ 17.167  

Cargo and other

        552,858       588,216       204,196       189,759  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

     4,26        1,415,797       1,387,223       607,788       206.926  

Operating expenses:

           

Flight operations

        49,974       32,134       19,892       10,008  

Aircraft fuel

        321,074       273,514       140,508       26,083  

Ground operations

        200,049       158,981       79,869       21,994  

Aircraft rentals

     23        12,303       4,261       7,962       (8,211

Passenger services

        20,927       37,207       9,083       2,066  

Maintenance and repairs

        87,332       90,048       18,154       26,860  

Air traffic

        76,646       66,208       27,071       6,591  

Selling expenses

        124,943       127,449       53,128       12,594  

Salaries, wages and benefits

        302,269       289,256       97,754       50,287  

Fees and other expenses

        406,682       209,018       228,205       87,706  

Depreciation and amortization

     12,13        356,017       402,186       114,246       127,216  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

        1,958,216       1,690,262       795,872       363,194  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

        (542,419     (303,039     (188,084     (156,268
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense

        (484,206     (296,817     (179,580     (104,401

Interest income

        3,405       5,291       3,375       2,626  

Derivative instruments

        —         (3,063     —         (2,657

Foreign exchange, net

     6        38,408       (4,811     13,433       (10.360

Equity method profit

        562       344       194       —    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income tax

        (984,250     (602,095     (350,662     (271.060

Income tax expense – current

     21      (34,373     (33,429     (12,479     (12.486

Income tax (expense) income – deferred

     21        6,261       (705     4,224       17  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income tax expense

        (28,112     (34,134     (8,255     (12,469
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss for the year

      $ (1,012,362   $ (636,229   $ (358,917   $ (283,529
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic loss per share. Expressed in dollars

     15           

Common stock

      $ (1.01   $ (0.63   $ (0.36   $ (0.28

Preferred stock

      $ (1.01   $ (0.63   $ (0.36   $ (0.28

 

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)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

(In USD thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

            For the nine months ended
September 30,
    For the nine months between
July 1 and September 30,
 
     Notes      2021     2020     2021     2020  

Net loss for the year

      $ (1,012,362   $ (636,229   $ (358,917   $ (283,529

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

     7        34,429       14,891       (22,045     22,527  

Income tax

     21        (2,357     (3,090     298       332  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        32,145       11,801       (21,747     22,859  

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

     16           

Effective portion of changes in fair value of hedging instruments

        1,604       1,209       535       (1,590

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

        (459     510       (117     101  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        1,145       1,719       418       (1,489
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income profit (loss), net of income tax

        33,290       13,520       (21,329     21,370  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss net of income tax

        (979,072     (622,709     (380,246     (262,159

Loss attributable to:

           

Equity holders of the parent

        (1,006,056     (630,237     (355,223     (279,967

Non–controlling interest

        (6,306     (5,992     (3,694     (3,562
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

        (1,012,362     (636,229     (358,917     (283,529

Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to:

           

Equity holders of the parent

        (972,075     (618,430     (376,689     (261,045

Non–controlling interest

        (6,997     (4,279     (3,557     (1,114
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

      $ (979,072   $ (622,709   $ (380,246   $ (262,159
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

          For the nine months ended September 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

        —          —          —          —          —         —          (1,006,056     (1,006,056     (6,306     (1,012,362

Other comprehensive income

   16      —          —          —          —          33,908       73        —         33,981       (691     33,290  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at september 30, 2021

      $ 82,600      $ 42,023      $ 234,567      $ 469,273      $ (99,372   $ 41,842      $ (3,031,613   $ (2,260,680   $ (20,164   $ (2,280,844
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

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

equity
 
     Notes      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

        —          —          —          —          —         —          (630,237     (630,237     (5,992     (636,229

Other comprehensive income

     16        —          —          —          —          11,807       —          —         11,807       1,713       13,520  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2020

      $ 82,600      $ 42,023      $ 234,567      $ 469,273      $ (107,008   $ 40,695      $ (1,173,247   $ (411,097   $ (206,445   $ (617,542
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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 Cash Flows

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

            For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
     Notes      2021     2020  

Cash flows from operating activities:

       

Net loss for the period

      $ (1,012,362   $ (636,229

Adjustments for:

       

Provision of expected credit losses

     9        936       6,836  

Recovery for expandable spare parts and supplies obsolescence

        (693     (945

Provision (Recovery) for return conditions, net

        11,171       (2,062

Provisions for legal claims, net

     22        37,617       798  

Depreciation and amortization

     12,13        356,017       402,186  

Sale and leaseback transactions amortization

        —         (49,243

Loss (gains) on disposal of assets, net

        166,288       (77,567

Fair value adjustment of financial instruments

        —         3,063  

Interest income

        (3,405     (5,291

Interest expense

        484,206       296,817  

Deferred tax

     21        (6,261     705  

Current tax

     21        34,373       33,429  

Unrealized foreign currency gain

        (41,011     (2,357

Changes in:

       

Trade debtors and other accounts receivables

        (1,025     56,467  

Expendable spare parts and supplies

        3,837       4,102  

Prepayments

        8,094       31,040  

Net current tax

        (27,478     11,182  

Deposits and other assets

        (21,219     1,601  

Accounts payable and others

        40.333       (102,293

Air traffic liability

        40,089       (10,685

Loyalty program deferred revenue

        (33,430     26,467  

Provision for return conditions

        (3,447     7,281  

Employee benefits

        (18.804     (38,352

Income tax paid

        (60,293     (10,861
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

      $ (46,467   $ (53,911

Cash flows from investing activities:

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted cash

        (686     (24,203

Interest received

        —         5,276  

Refund of aircraft advances

        —         50,004  

Acquisition of property and equipment

     12        (46,001     (63,180

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

        —         329,587  

Redemption in certificates of bank deposits

        805       7,804  

 

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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 nine months ended
September 30,
 
     Notes    2021     2020  

Acquisition of intangible assets

        (12,591     (29,624
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

      $ (58,473   $ 275,664  

Cash flows from financing activities:

       

Proceeds from new loans and borrowings

   14      581,478       77,917  

Repayments of loans and borrowings

   14      (169,537     (309,523

Interest paid

   14      (102,444     (77,066
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

      $ 309,497     $ (308,672

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

        204,557       (86,919

Effect of movements in exchange rates on cash held

        (3,094     (1,550

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

        911,139       342,472  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   9    $ 1,112,602     $ 254,003  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

10


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)

 

 

 

     Country of    Ownership
Interest%
 

Name of Subsidiary

   Incorporation    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.

 

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

 

     September 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        37        59        22        33        55  

Airbus A-320 NEO

     3        9        12        3        7        10  

Airbus A-321

     5        —          5        5        6        11  

Airbus A-321 NEO

     —          —          —          —          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        58        142        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

Professional Accounting Standards Applied

 

  (a)

Statement of compliance

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the nine months period ended September 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 nine-month period ended September 30, 2021 were prepared and submitted by / Management and authorized for issuing by Audit Committee (delegated by the Board of Directors) on November 10, 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.

 

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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)

 

 

 

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.

 

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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 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.

 

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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 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

 

17


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, 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.

 

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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)

 

 

 

   

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, and

 

   

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,

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.

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”).

 

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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)

 

 

 

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.

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 Board of Directors of the Group 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”). In the plan 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 addition, 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.

On September 14, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Court”) approved the disclosure statement (the “Statement”) for the reorganization plan proposed by Avianca and its Chapter 11 affiliates (the “Debtors” and the “Plan”), an important step towards the Company’s exit from Chapter 11. The Court authorized Avianca to distribute the Declaration and solicit the votes of certain classes of creditors in relation to the Plan. The deadline for submit votes on the Plan was set for October 15, 2021 and the deadline to object to the Plan was set for October 19, 2021. The hearing to consider the approval of the Plant took place on October 26, 2021.

Virtue of the foregoing, the Confirmation Hearing took place on the established date and the Company received majority support for the Plan, with the required majorities of all kind of voters who cast votes in favor confirming the Plan. During the Confirmation Hearing, The Court requested that Avianca and certain other participants in the hearing present certain additional documentation, which occurred on October 28. After analyzing this documentation, on November 2, 2021 the Court announced the decision to confirm the Plan, In accordance with the foregoing, the implementation date of the Plan is expected to occur during the fourth quarter of 2021.

 

20


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

Once the Plan will be implemented and takes effect, the value of the Company’s outstanding shares (including preferred shares) will be decreased to zero, due to the decrease in the Company’s equity attributable to the liabilities of the Company or of any of its affiliated debtors in the procedures of Chapter 11 against third parties and creditors, as contemplated in the Plan and the Capital Conversion and Contribution Agreement (the “ECCA”), celebrated on September 1, 2021, between Avianca Holdings S.A., some of its subsidiaries and the majority of the Lenders of “Tranche B” under the current DIP Financing Agreement of the Company (the “Participating Lenders of Tranche B”).

The terms of the ECCA foresee the possible conversion of approximately $900 million in DIP obligations of Tranche B into capital in a new reorganized holding entity of the Companies, and the contribution of the Participating Lenders of Tranche B of $200 million of additional capital in exchange for participation in said reorganized entity if certain conditions are met.

The terms of the ECCA would apply to the new reorganized entity that will emerge from Chapter 11 and do not benefit either the Company or its current shareholders, therefore, the current shareholders would not receive any distribution under the Plan nor would their shares be transferred to the new reorganized company. Additionally, there is no alternative reorganization plan other than the one already presented and confirmed to the Court.

Chapter 11 Process events

Request for protection process

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

 

     September
30, 2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Debt

   $ 4,013,038      $ 4,200,663  

Accounts payable

     235,277        261,126  

Accrued expenses

     6        22  

Provisions for legal claims

     9,976        18,107  

Provisions for return conditions

     155,143        160,839  

Other liabilities

     1        330  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 4,413,441      $ 4,641,087  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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 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.

Operational motions

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.

 

22


AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

   

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 8 aircraft (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 September 30, 2021, the rejected aircraft correspond to 11 aircraft (8) A321, (2) A319 and (1) A320 corresponding to companies under the protection of Chapter 11 (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 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 entered into force and the corresponding initial disbursements were carried out. As of August 31, 2021, The Group refinanced the amendment to section A of the DIP, where additional resources were renegotiated (See note 14).

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).

 

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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 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”).

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.

 

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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 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 September 30, 2021, the rejection of (8) A321 aircraft, (2) A319 aircraft and (1) A320 aircraft, related to the reorganization process under Chapter 11, is recognized. 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

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. The Group’s ability to continue as a going concern will depend on the successful execution of the reorganization plan confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on November 2, 2021, which considers the transfer of assets and liabilities to a new restructured legal entity. This condition indicates that there is significant doubt about the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern and, therefore, the Group may not be able to realize its assets and settle liabilities in the normal course of business.

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; and

 

   

Launching commercial strategies to re activate demand for Air services.

 

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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)

 

 

 

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

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

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.

 

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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)

 

 

 

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).

 

   

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.

 

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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 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

 

   

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”.

 

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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)

 

 

 

   

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.

 

   

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 nine months ended September 30, 2021 are as follows:

 

     For the nine months ended September 30, 2021  
     Air
transportation
     Loyalty (1)      Eliminations      Consolidated  

Operating revenue (2)

           

External customers

   $ 1,260,947      $ 154,850      $ —        $ 1,415,797  

Inter-segment

     24,052        1,673        (25,725      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

   $ 1,284,999      $  156,523      $  (25,725    $ 1,415,797  

Operating expenses

     1,525,880        102,044        (25,725)        1,602,199  

Depreciation and amortization

     355,086        9,041        (8,110)        356,017  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating (loss) profit

     (595,967      45,438        8,110        (542,419
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest expense

     (461,148      (23,058      —          (484,206)  

Interest income

     2,576        829        —          3,405  

Derivative instruments

     —          —          —          —    

Foreign exchange

     38,367        41        —          38,408  

Equity method

     562        —          —          562  

Income tax expense

     (28,141      29        —          (28,112
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (loss) profit for the period

   $  (1,043,751    $ 23,279      $ 8,110      $  (1,012,362
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets – September 30, 2021

   $  6,528,261      $  282,087      $  (122,050    $  6,688,298  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities – September 30, 2021

   $ 8,084,873      $ 918,544      $ (34,275    $ 8,969,142  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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 nine months ended September 30, 2020 are as follows:

 

     For the nine months ended September 30, 2020  
     Air
transportation
    Loyalty (1)     Eliminations     Consolidated  

Operating revenue: (2)

        

External customers

   $ 1,280,406     $ 106,817     $ —       $  1,387,223  

Inter-segment

     29,306       2,442       (31,749     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

   $ 1,309,712     $  109,260     $ (31,749   $ 1,387,223  

Operating expenses

     1,237,558       82,267       (31,749     1,288,076  

Depreciation, amortization & impairment

     400,543       9,156       (7,513     402,186  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating (loss) profit

     (328,389     17,837       7,513       (303,039
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense

     (277,778     (19,039     —         (296,817

Interest income

     4,103       1,188       —         5,291  

Derivative instruments

     (3,064     1       —         (3,063

Foreign exchange

     (4,463     (348     —         (4,811

Equity method

     344       —         —         344  

Income tax expense

     (34,148     14       —         (34,134
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) profit for the period

   $  (643,395   $ (347   $ 7,513     $ (636,229
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets at September 30, 2020

   $  6,224,358     $ 240,285     $  (112,293   $ 6,352,350  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities at September 30, 2020

   $ 6,156,842     $ 878,295     $ (65,245   $ 6,969,892  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

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

(2)

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

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

 

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AVIANCA HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Republic of Panama)

(Debtor in Possession)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated interim Financial Statements

(In USD thousands)

 

 

 

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

 

     For the nine months ended
September 30,
     For the three months
between July 1 and
September 30,
 
     2021      2020      2021      2020  

United States of America

   $ 273,885      $ 184,335      $  126,247      $ 10,001  

Central America and the Caribbean

     314,749        177,094        113,829        35,272  

Colombia

     663,489        570,232        292,216        103,886  

South America (excluding Colombia)

     146,465        229,711        66,531        14,249  

Other

     17,209        225,851        8,965        43,518  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating revenue

   $  1,415,797      $ 1,387,223      $ 607,788      $  206,926  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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.

 

(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 nine months period ended September 30, 2021, the Group recognized a net gain of $38,408, mainly generated by the increase in the monetary liability position. Additionally, the market representative rate COP increase in 11.7% and EUR increase in 5.6% compared to December 2020.

 

(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 September 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.

 

 

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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 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.

The indexed discount rate by Colombian Government bonds was 7.75% and 6% as of September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively. As of September 30, 2021, there was a decrease in the actuarial valuation of the pension liability plans because of the increase in the discount rate, generating a gain in other comprehensive income for the 9 months period of $ 34,429. During the 3 months period ended September 30, 2021, the discount rate was reduced from 8.12% as of June 30, 2021, to 7.75% as of September 30, causing an effect in ORI of (22,045).

 

(8)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

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

 

     September 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
     September 30,
2020
 

Cash on hand and bank deposits

   $  1,067,349      $  881,617      $  247,516  

Demand and term deposits (1)

     45,253        29,522        6,487  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

     1,112,602        911,139        254,003  

Restricted cash (2)

     24,871        24,299        24,204  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ 1,137,473      $ 935,438      $ 278,207  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

As of September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, within the cash equivalents, there are demand and term deposits that amounted to $45,523 and $29,522, respectively. The use of term deposits depends on the cash requirements of the Group. As of September 30, 2021, term deposits accrue annual interest rates between 0.77% and 2.81% in Colombian pesos and between 2.01% 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 September 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.

 

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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)

 

 

 

(9)

Trade and other receivables, net of expected credit losses

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

 

     September 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Trade

   $  175,668      $  130,009  

Employee advances

     2,456        3,835  

Other (1)

     64,968        145,315  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 243,092      $ 279,159  

Less provision for expected credit losses

     (44,524      (46,324
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 198,568      $ 232,835  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net current

   $ 195,719      $ 229,917  

Net non-current

     2,849        2,918  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 198,568      $ 232,835  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Trade receivables are non-interest bearing.

 

(1)

As of September 30, 2021, corresponds mainly to accounts receivable from Chelsea Securities, S.A. for $34,980, Rolls Royce for $11,423 related to contractual rights acquired in connection with failures in Trent and recovery of wealth tax for the year 2015 for $ 4,976.

The decrease in the account receivable corresponds to use of resources of the    USAVFLOW contract $ 102,817 (debt amortization for $ 37,328 and for release to cash 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 and Rolls Royce for $11,423.

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

 

     September 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Balance at beginning of year

   $  46,324      $  42,001  

Provision bad debt expense

     936        12,069  

write-off against the allowance

     (2,736      (7,746
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 44,524      $ 46,324  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(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 nine months period ended as of September 30, 2021, December 31, 2020, and September 30, 2020:

 

            September 30, 2021      December 31, 2020      September 30, 2020  

Company

   Country      Receivables      Payables      Revenues      Expenses      Receivables      Payables      Revenues      Expenses  

OceanAir Linhas Aéreas, S.A.

     Brazil      $ —        $ 1,527      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 1,994      $  124      $ 127  

Opera Transporte y Logistica Integral S.A.S.

     Colombia        2        36        —          2,209        —          443        —          2,539  

Empresariales S.A.S.

     Colombia        —          192        —          965        —          279        —          777  

Global Operadora Hotelera S.A.S

     Colombia        1        3        1        2        3        4        2        91  

Others

        45        35        1        1        154        62        —          11  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

      $ 48      $ 1,793      $ 2      $  3,177      $ 157      $ 2,782      $ 126      $  3,545  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Receivables      Payables      Receivables      Payables  

Short-term

   $ 48      $  1,793      $  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 nine months period ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 the short-term employee benefits for key management personnel are $16.514 and $ 16,774, 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 nine
months ended

September 30,
2021
     For the nine
months ended

September 30,
2020
 

Salaries

   $  11,502        5,245  

Bonuses

     1,764        8,421  

Social benefits

     3,126        2,876  

Loans

     24        —    

Compensation

     98        232  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 16,514      $  16,774  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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 September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, are as follows:

 

     September 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Short term investments (1)

   $ 42,114      $  42,919  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 42,114      $ 42,919  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deposits and other assets - short term:

     

Deposits with lessors (2)

   $ 28,811      $ 19,944  

Guarantee deposits (3)

     12,253        6,509  

Others (4)

     16,572        11,091  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     57,636        37,544  

Deposits and other assets - long term:

     

Deposits with lessors (2)

   $ 40,714      $ 41,098  

Long term investments

     1,901        1,339  

Guarantee deposits (3)

     12,227        12,262  

Others (4)

     393        848  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     55,235        55,547  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $  112,871      $ 93,091  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

The short-term classification corresponds to funds invested for terms of less than one year; the restricted investments correspond to CDT’s and bonds constituted by the trusts held by the Group.

(2)

Corresponds mainly to maintenance deposits, which are considered recoverable, for leased aircraft. These deposits are applied to the costs of future maintenance events and are calculated based on a measure of use, such as flight hours or cycles. The specific intention is that they guarantee maintenance events on leased aircraft.

Maintenance deposits paid do not transfer the obligation to maintain the 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 nine months ended September 30, 2021, correspond to the acquisition seven operating lease aircraft A320, recognized as rights of use for $105,170, the acquisition of an engine for $5,424 and additions to the densification project and others for $15,739.

As of September 30, 2021, three (3) operating lease contracts A320 were remeasured due to updates to the IBR rate and lease fee for ($7,589).

As of September 30, 2020, the main additions correspond to sale and leaseback transaction of nine (9) Airbus A320 aircraft for $197,707 (recognized as rights of use) with Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited.

As of September 30, 2021, the rejection of lease contracts of eleven (11) aircraft A319, A320 and A321, for $236,339 ($148,216 net of depreciation), related to the reorganization process under Chapter 11.

The main disposals as of September 30, 2020, correspond to the following rejected aircraft leases, 2 A319, 2 A320, 2 A321, 2 A330, y 4 ATR-72 for $221,866 (net of depreciation of aircraft equipment and maintenance) due to the chapter 11 plan of reorganization.

The transfers of assets held for sale to property and equipment as of September 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.

 

   

Capitalized maintenance: Additions reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020 correspond to major fuselage, repairs for $6,932 and $6,016 and major engine repairs for $3,192 and $44,705, respectively.

As of September 30, 2021, the main disposals correspond to rejection of lease contracts aircraft A319 and A321 for $43,593 ($31,187 net of depreciation) and, major services fully amortized for $23,577.

The main disposals reported as of September 30, 2020 correspond mainly to the rejection of ATR-72 fleet Aircraft Leasing contracts for $ 9,864, major services fully amortized for $ 102,444.

 

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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: During the nine months ended September 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.

From 2020, the Group has suspended the capitalization of interest on PDPs (Pre-Delivery Payments or payments prior to delivery) mainly due to the cessation of advance payments to aircraft manufacturers. Therefore, for the periods 2021 and 2020, no interest registration was made.

 

   

Other property and equipment: The main additions reported as of September 30, 2021, correspond to assets in transit worth $9,188 mainly for the densification project, $1,825 for the acquisition of tools, security equipment, communication and other $2,660.

 

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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 September 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

     126,333       10,124       7,597       —          226       13,673       157,953  

Disposals

     (246,996     (67,170     (10,460     —          (176     (3,122     (327,924

Transfers

     —         1,628       3,307       —          —         (4,935     —    

Modification of leases

     (7,589     —         —         —          —         —         (7,589

Revaluation

     —         —         —         —          73       —         73  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

September 30, 2021

   $ 5,123,858     $ 491,369     $ 158,133     $ 111,982      $ 142,777     $ 294,010     $ 6,322,129  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation:

               

December 31, 2020

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

Additions

     244,758       57,845       5,855       —          1,320       15,608       325,386  

Disposals

     (88,269     (38,299     (2,066     —          —         (5,610     (134,244
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

September 30, 2021

   $ 1,420,133     $ 221,898     $ 50,902     $ —        $ 33,043     $ 153,238     $ 1,879,214  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net:

               

December 31, 2020

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

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

September 30, 2021

   $ 3,703,725     $ 269,471     $ 107,231     $ 111,982      $ 109,734     $ 140,772     $ 4,442,915  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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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 September 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

     202,656       50,721       5,264       10,118       —          18,575       287,334  

Disposals

     (241,374     (118,322     (20,226     (58,577     —          (12,799     (451,298

Transfers

     5,598       (1,265     (4,333     —         —          —         —    

Reclassification assets held for sale

     352,867       —         —         —         —          —         352,867  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

September 30, 2020

   $ 5,252,803     $ 524,928     $ 154,023     $ 132,868     $ 138,599      $ 324,914     $ 6,528,135  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation:

               

December 31, 2019

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

Additions

     267,984       69,630       7,149       —         1,417        19,511       365,691  

Disposals

     (25,571     (108,597     (12,895     —         —          (3,293     (150,356

Transfers

     2,065       (1,264     (801     —         —          —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

September 30, 2020

   $ 1,189,698     $ 185,742     $ 40,730     $ —       $ 28,904      $ 156,176     $ 1,601,250  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net:

               

December 31, 2019

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

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

September 30, 2020

   $ 4,063,105     $ 339,186     $ 113,293     $ 132,868     $ 109,695      $ 168,738     $ 4,926,885  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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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 September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are follows:

 

     September 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Routes

   $ 28,054      $ 29,707  

Trademarks

     3,938        3,938  

Software and webpages

     130,860        147,247  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     162,852        180,892  

Goodwill

     308,033        308,033  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Intangible Assets

   $ 470,885      $ 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 September 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)

     —          —          —          12,591        —          12,591  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

September 30, 2021

   $ 311,180      $ 52,481      $ 3,938      $ 328,310      $ 27,521      $ 723,430  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated Amortization:

                 

December 31, 2020

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

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortization for the period

     —          1,653        —          28,978        —          30,631  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

September e 30, 2021

   $ 3,147      $ 24,427      $ —        $ 197,450      $ 27,521      $ 252,545  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Carrying Amounts:

                 

December 31, 2020

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

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

September 30, 2021

   $ 308,033      $ 28,054      $ 3,938      $ 130,860      $ —        $ 470,885  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(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 September 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)

     —          —          —          40,374        —          40,374  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

September 30, 2020

   $ 311,180      $ 52,481      $ 3,938      $ 322,500      $ 27,521      $ 717,620  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated Amortization and Impairment Losses:

                 

December 31, 2019

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

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortization for the period

     —          1,286        —          32,274        2,935        36,495  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

September 30, 2020

   $ 3,147      $ 21,856      $ —        $ 155,710      $ 27,521      $ 208,234  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Carrying Amounts:

                 

December 31, 2019

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

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

September 30, 2020

   $ 308,033      $ 30,625      $ 3,938      $ 166,790      $ —        $ 509,386  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

The main additions of intangibles corresponds to SAP ERP project for $23,746 and Software licenses for $10,643.

 

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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:

 

     September 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Goodwill

   $ 308,033      $ 308,033  

Routes

     23,463        23,463  

Trademarks

     3,938        3,938  

As of September 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.

The cash flows that have been used in the value-in-use calculations of business plans already sent and approved by the court, 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.

The main assumptions used in the calculations of the value in use are 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)

 

 

 

     September 30,
2021
    December 31,
2020
 

Carrying amount of goodwill, routes and trademarks with indefinite life

   $ 335,434     $ 335,434  

Compound revenue growth (CAGR) during the planning period

     18.92     9.43

Compound operating expense (CAGR) during the planning period

     9.64     4.64

Compound Capital Expenditure rise during the planning period

     4.77% to 10.55     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

     12.5     11.50

Capital expenditures after planning period

     13.03     2.43

Business Enterprise Value

     6,619,126       5,724,540  

Discount rate

     10.28     9.34% to 14.11

The calculation of the recoverable amount and the assumptions used as of September 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 September 30, 2021, the carrying amount of the Air Transport UGE, including intangible assets with an indefinite life, amounts to $2,984,812.

 

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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 September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, are summarized as follows:

 

     September 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Current:

     

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

   $ 4,795,038      $ 4,235,197  

Current portion-bonds

     378,058        352,011  

Short-term aircraft rentals - right of use

     657,665        414,410  

Short-term other rentals - right of use

     10,798        9,476  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 5,841,559      $ 5,011,094  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Noncurrent:

     

Long–term debt

   $ 564,262      $ 292,503  

Long-term aircraft rentals – right of use

     656,335        929,789  

Long-term other rentals – right of use

     30,799        47,870  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,251,396      $ 1,270,162  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

     September 30, 2021      December 31, 2020  

Guaranteed

   $ 3,812,640      $ 4,026,496  

Not Guaranteed

     200,398        174,167  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

   $ 4,013,038      $ 4,200,663  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Debt in Chapter 11

   $ 4,013,038      $ 4,200,663  

Loans

     622,890        397,630  

(Debtor in Possession) DIP

     2,457,027        1,682,963  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 7,092,955      $ 6,281,256  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Under the reorganization project of Chapter 11, 11 aircraft were rejected during the year 2021, for $191,447. As of September 30, 2021, the total debt of the companies that filed for protection under Chapter 11 is $4,013,038.

Non-compliance debt

As of December 31, 2020, was made a reclassification of 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).

 

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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 September 30, 2021 Aircraft rental accumulated payments under operating lease were suspended for $268 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 September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, are as follows:

 

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

Short–term borrowings

     2021        4.93   $ 140,953      $ 132,579  

Long–term debt

     2030        7.43     5,707,928        5,226,721  

Bonds

     2023        8.88     550,000        378,058  

Aircraft rentals

     2031        4.92     1,386,072        1,314,000  

Other rentals

     2038        7.33     50,236        41,597  
       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

 

  $ 7,835,189      $ 7,092,955  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

Short–term borrowings

     2021        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

     2038        7.16     87,405        57,346  
       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

 

  $ 6,988,004      $ 6,281,256  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

     September 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Aircraft

   $ 1,820,441      $ 1,883,281  

Corporate

     3,538,859        2,644,419  

Bonds

     378,058        352,011  

Right of use IFRS 16

     1,355,597        1,401,545  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 7,092,955      $ 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 nine months ended as of September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, corresponds to:

 

   

During 2021, the Group obtained a new debt by $581,478 under DIP Structure composed of new disbursements, commissions and accrued interests capitalized for $523,553, refinancing of LifeMiles debt for $52,925 and $5,000 for credit card for general working capital purposes.

During the third quarter of 2021, it was made an amendment to Tranche A of the DIP, where additional resources were negotiated for a new total debt of $1,626,625. This involved the prepayment of the existing debt for a total amount of $1,405,881. Under this amendment, contractual conditions were renegotiated such as: Fixed rate of 9% nominal annual and with maturity in March 2022. This date is subject to change, once the Group confirms its exit from Chapter 11. At that time, the debt will be extended for 7 years. The conditions of the initial debt were with a variable rate of 10.5% + Libor 3 months and a maturity in November 2021.

Additionally, LifeMiles carried out a debt refinancing for $400,000, prepayment the initial debt for $339,826. Under this renegotiation, changes were made in the contractual conditions of the debt such as: a LIBOR rate plus a spread of 5.25%, with maturity in August 2026. The initial debt conditions were with a LIBOR rate plus a spread of 5.50% maturing in August 2022.

 

   

During 2021, the Group acquired seven (7) operating aircraft Airbus A320 for $105,170.

 

   

As of September 30, 2020, the Group recognized rights of use debt for $191,819 for nine (9) 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:

 

   

As of September 30, 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.

Bank guarantees

In order to comply with certain contractual or operating obligations; as of September 30, 2021, the Group has a total of $25,141 in guarantees issued through financial entities.

 

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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)

 

 

 

Senior bonds

As part of the Avianca Holdings debt reprofiling program, on December 31, 2019, the automatic and mandatory exchange of $484,419 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.

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

 

   

Initial issue – existing bonds

 

Issuing entities

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

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

   USD      550,000      $ 75,192      $ 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.

 

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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)

 

 

 

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.

 

   

New bonds

 

Issuing entities

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

Avianca Holdings S.A.

   USD      484,419      $ 302,866      $ 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 (a):    $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.

 

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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)

 

 

 

Future payments on long–term debt

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

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

Aircraft and corporate debt

 

                                                                                                                 
     Years  
     One      Two      Three      Four      Five and
thereafter
     Total  

September 30, 2021

   $ 4,795,038      $ 382,251      $ 33,630      $ 28,669      $ 135,695      $ 5,375,283  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

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

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Bonds

 

                                                                                                                 
     Years  
     One      Two      Three      Four      Five and
thereafter
     Total  

September 30, 2021

   $ 378,058      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 378,058  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

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

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Aircraft rights of use

 

                                                                                                                 
     Years  
     One      Two      Three      Four      Five and
thereafter
     Total  

September 30, 2021

   $ 505,823      $ 59,186      $ 216,073      $ 188,765      $ 484,233      $ 1,454,080  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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  

September 30, 2021

   $ 8,193      $ 6,088      $ 4,687      $ 4,447      $ 70,376      $ 93,791  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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 September 30, 2021

 

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

(3)
    Rejections of
Contracts/

Others (4)
    Reclassification     September 30,
2021
 

Short-term loans (excluding items listed below)

   $ 99,857      $ 5,000      $ —        $ 853      $ (8,762   $ (157   $ 19     $ 35,769     $ 132,579  

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

     4,135,340        482,381        —          339,982        (113,055     (29,737     9,011       (161,463     4,662,459  

Current Bonds

     352,011        —          —          26,047        —         —         —         —         378,058  

Non-current portion of long-term debt

     292,503        94,097        —          79,955        (30,013     (44,607     (5,606     177,933       564,262  

Aircraft rentals – right of use

     1,344,199        —          105,170        28,475        (50,047     (32,665     (34,989     (46,143     1,314,000  

Other rentals – right of use

     57,346        —          —          2,680        (3,637     (2,693     (6,003     (6,096     41,597  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities from financing activities

   $ 6,281,256      $ 581,478      $ 105,170      $ 477,992      $ (205,514   $ (109,859   $ (37,568   $ —       $ 7,092,955  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Corresponds mainly to the disbursement of DIP financing, DIP and LifeMiles debt refinancing and credit card.

(2)

Corresponds to the acquisition of operating aircrafts Airbus A320.

(3)

During the year 2021, there were amortizations of debt, commissions, and interests for $37,328, related to USAVFLOW (See note 9) and debt payments related to Rolls Royce of the aircraft MSN43983 for $6,064, which did not move cash.

(4)

Corresponds mainly to rejections of eleven (11) 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 September 30, 2020

 

     January 1,
2020
     New
acquisitions

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

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

   $ 118,137      $ 51,223      $ —        $ 6,707      $ (14,447   $ (2,400   $ (9,363   $ —       $ 149,857  

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

     451,155        13,786        —          125,263        (228,032     (70,732     (245,617     2,719,355       2,765,178  

Current Bonds

     65,632        —          —          56,536        85       —         —         451,936       574,189  

Non-current bonds

     465,612        —          —          2,314        —         —         (15,990     (451,936     —    

Non-current portion of long term debt

     2,557,257        12,908        —          —          —         —         (1,319     (2,228,897     339,949  

Aircraft rentals – right of use

     1,128,525        —          191,819        30,445        (52,729     (2,257     (1,222     —         1,294,581  

Other rentals – right of use

     70,005        —          15        1,677        (14,400     (1,677     2,930       —         58,550  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities from financing activities

   $ 4,856,323      $ 77,917      $ 191,834      $ 222,942      $ (309,523   $ (77,066   $ (270,581   $ 490,458     $ 5,182,304  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(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 $275,868 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 $2,535,950 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 September 30, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:

 

     September 30,
2021
     September 30,
2020
 

Net loss attributable to Avianca Holdings S.A.

   $ (1,006,056    $ (630,237
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

   $ (1.01    $ (0.63

Preferred stock

   $ (1.01    $ (0.63

 

(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 September 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     $ (131,312   $ 3      $ (328   $ 41,769      $ (91,511   $ 603     $ (90,908

Other comprehensive Income (loss) for the Period

     1,604       (459     35,169       —          (2,406     73        33,981       (691     33,290  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2021

   $ (999   $ 501     $ (96,143   $ 3      $ (2,734   $ 41,842      $ (57,530   $ (88   $ (57,618
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The movement of the other comprehensive income from December 31, 2019, to September 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

     (46     510        15,057       —          (3,714     —          11,807       1,713        13,520  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2020

   $ (3,144   $ 967      $ (101,647   $ 3      $ (3,187   $ 40,695      $ (66,313   $ 1,729      $ (64,584
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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:

 

     September 30,
2021
     September 30,
2020
 

Cash flow hedges

     

Effective valuation of cash flow hedged

   $ 1,604      $ (1,209
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,604      $ (1,209
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair value reserves:

     

Valuations of investments in fair value with changes in OCI

   $ (459    $ 510  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ (459    $ 510  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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 September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, are the following:

 

     September 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Cash flow hedges – liabilities

     

Interest rate LifeMiles Ltd.

   $ 1,094      $ 2,697  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,094      $ 2,697  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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

Interest rate

        

Liabilities

   $ 1,094      $ —        $ 1,094  

 

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 September 30, 2021, and September 30, 2020, a net (loss) gains relating to the hedging instruments of $(459) and $510, respectively is included in other comprehensive income.

 

(18)

Derivative financial instruments

The group does not have derivative financial instruments at fair value with changes in results as of September 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)

 

 

 

Foreign currency risk

The 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 September 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 September 30, 2021:

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

   $ —        $ 42,114      $ —        $ 42,114  

Assets of the benefits plan

   $ —        $ 195,144      $ —        $ 195,144  

Revalued administrative property (note 12)

   $ —        $ —        $ 109,734      $ 109,734  

 

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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 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)

   $ —        $ 1,094      $ —        $ 1,094  

Liabilities for which fair values are disclosed

           

Short–term borrowings and long–term debt

   $ —        $ 7,092,955      $ —        $ 7,092,955  

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  

 

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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)

 

 

 

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.

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.

 

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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)

 

 

 

(21)

Income tax expense and other taxes

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

 

     September 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 
               

Current income tax – assets

   $ 72,824      $ 44,681  

Other current taxes

     

Current VAT – assets

     49,126        36,403  

Other taxes current

     29,893        30,701  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other current taxes

     79,019        67,104  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current tax – assets

   $ 151,843      $ 111,785  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current income tax - liabilities

   $ (33,277    $ (54,738
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

 

     For the nine months ended September
30,
 
               
     2021      2020  

Current income tax:

     

Current income tax charge

   $ (34,373    $ (33,429

Income (expense) Deferred tax expense:

     

Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

     6,261        (705
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense reported in the income statement

   $ (28,112    $ (34,134
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

 

     For the nine months ended September
30,
 
               
     2021      2020  
               

Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

   $ (2,357    $ (3,090
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense reported in the income statement

   $ (2,357    $ (3,090
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

Income tax expense is recognized based on management’s estimate of the weighted average effective annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year for each component.

 

  a)

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

The Group’s consolidated loss after tax amount to $ 984,250 in September 2021 and $ 602,095 in September 2020 and the tax expense for September 2021 to $ 28,112 and September 2020 to $ 34,134. The group consolidated effective tax rate in respect of continuing operations for the nine months ended 30 September 2021 was (2.9%) and for the nine months ended 30 September 2020 was (5.7%). 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 September 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 September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, are as follows:

 

     September 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 
Balances at the beginning of the period    $ 23,314      $ 20,244  
Provisions constituted (a)      49,793        11,215  
Provisions reverse      (12,176      (3,660
Provisions used      (7,273      (453
Deconsolidation subsidiary AV Peru      —          (4,032
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balances at the end of the period

   $ 53,568      $ 23,314  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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)

 

 

 

  (a)

Corresponds mainly to labor processes and tax litigation.

Among the provisions for litigation are those related to labor processes (September 30, 2021: $17,799, December 31, 2020: $13,329), consumer protection processes (September 30, 2021: $2,517, December 31, 2020: $2,620), processes tax (September 30, 2021: $29,390, December 31, 2020: $7,478) and civil processes (September 30, 2021: $699, December 31, 2020: $771).

Certain proceedings are considered possible obligations. Based on the plaintiffs’ claims, as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, these contingencies amount to a total of $137,397 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 $19,124 as of September 30, 2021 and $21,242 as of December 31, 2020.

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.

 

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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)

 

 

 

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 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

 

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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)

 

 

 

OFAC 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.

 

(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)

   $ 1,824,637  
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,824,637  
  

 

 

 

 

(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 58 aircraft that are under operating leases, which have an average remaining lease term of 58 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:

 

     Aircraft  

Less than one year

   $ 247,797  

Between one and five years

     680,357  

More than five years

     248,923  
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,177,077  
  

 

 

 

 

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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)

 

 

 

During 2021, the Group extended the operating lease contract for (1) A330 aircraft and (2) A320 aircrafts incorporated under operating lease (7) A320 aircrafts. The Group terminated the operating lease contract for (8) A321 aircrafts, (2) A319 aircrafts and (1) A320 aircrafts.

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 “Pay-by-Hour” compensation structure based on flight hours.

Avianca Holdings S.A. has nine (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

   $ 4,076  

Between one and five years

     15,678  
  

 

 

 
   $ 19,754  
  

 

 

 

In the third quarter of 2021 the Group incorporated two (2) CFM56 spare engines, one (1) V2500 and one (1) Trent 700 spare engine.

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 “Pay-by-Hour” compensation structure based on flight hours.

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

 

     For the nine months end
September 30,
     For the three months between
July 1 and September 30,
 
     2021      2020      2021      2020  

Leases minimum payments (1)

   $ 12,303      $ 4,261      $ 7,962      $ (8,211

(1) Leases minimum payments

The decrease for the three months between July 1 and September 30, 2020, is due to the health contingency experienced this year, which generated a decrease in the values to be paid for lease obligations, going from September 30, 2020, an expense for $ 12,472 and for September 2020 an expense for $ 4,261, which generates the negative variation of $ (8,211).

 

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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)

 

 

 

(24)

Acquisition of aircraft

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

 

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

Aircraft and engine purchase commitments

   $ 73,611      $ 504,744      $ 2,379,804      $ 2,755,799      $ 5,713,958  

Amounts disclosed reflect certain discounts negotiated with suppliers as of the balance sheet date, which discounts are calculated on highly technical bases and are subject to multiple conditions and constant variations. Among the factors that may affect discounts are changes in our purchase agreements, including 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.

 

(25)

Dividends

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

Dividends paid to minority shareholding

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

 

(26)

Operating revenue

Operating revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020 is as follows:

 

     For the nine months ended
September 30,
     For the three months ended
July 1 and September 30,
 
     2021      2020      2021      2020  

Passenger

   $ 862,939      $ 799,007      $ 403,592      $ 17,167  

Cargo

     488,071        408,905        173,869        136,584  

Others

     64,787        179,311        30,327        53,175  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

   $ 1,415,797      $ 1,387,223      $ 607,788      $ 206,926  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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)

 

 

 

Other operating income

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

 

     For the nine months ended
September 30,
     For the three months ended
July 1 and September 30,
 
     2021      2020      2021      2020  

Frequent flyer program

   $ 32,015      $ 30,891      $ 11,203      $ 9,864  

Gain of assets disposal

     —          129,305        —          42,504  

Ground operations (a)

     7,970        4,417        3,061        151  

Leases

     769        465        411        143  

Maintenance

     9,677        4,675        4,098        311  

Other (b)

     14,356        9,558        11,554        202  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 64,787      $ 179,311      $  $30,327      $ 53,175  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(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

As of October 2021, the AV Loyalty Bermuda company that belongs to the Avianca Holding Group exercises the purchase option with the company AI Loyalty (Cayman) Limited for 1,010 shares, which represents 10.1% of the company’s capital for a value of US $5,779.

On November 2, 2021, the Court for the Southern District of New York announced the decision to uphold the Reorganization Plan. In accordance with the foregoing, the implementation date of the Plan is expected to occur during the fourth quarter of 2021. In addition, the Colombian Stock Exchange (“BVC”) suspended the trading of the PFAVH types.

Pursuant to Equity Conversion and Commitment Agreement (the “ECCA”), dated September 1, 2021, by and among the Company, certain of its subsidiaries and a majority of Avianca’s “Tranche B” Lenders under the Company’s outstanding DIP Credit Agreement (the “Tranche B Lenders”) will result in the emergence of a new reorganized company from the Chapter 11 process. As established in Avianca’s DIP financing, the restructured company, named Avianca Group International Limited (“Avianca Group”) will be incorporated in the United Kingdom and the majority of its shareholders will be the Tranche B Lenders, who will convert the debt into equity of the restructured company thus ensuring the viability of Avianca Group’s capital structure. Further, unsecured creditors of Avianca will receive shares as partial payment for their unsecured claims, which have been subject to a substantial haircut as part of the ongoing reorganization process. The Company reiterates that, as disclosed to the market on prior occasions, current shareholders in Avianca (including ordinary shareholders and preferred shareholders) will not receive any distribution nor will they own shares of Avianca Group based on their pre-petition shareholding in Avianca

 

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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 provisions of the Plan and the ECCA (both approved by the Company’s creditors and confirmed by the Court), Avianca’s assets (including those of its operating subsidiaries), as well as its restructured financial obligations, will be transferred to Avianca Group in order to comply with Avianca’s undertakings vis-à-vis the Tranche B Lenders and its unsecured creditors

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