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ACQUISITION OF HAWAIIAN HOLDINGS, INC.
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
ACQUISITION OF HAWAIIAN HOLDINGS, INC. ACQUISITION OF HAWAIIAN HOLDINGS, INC.
On September 18, 2024, the Company completed its acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. The Company paid shareholders $18.00 per share, or approximately $936 million, in cash for 100% of the outstanding voting shares of Hawaiian. An additional $41 million was paid in cash for change in control payments and settlement of accelerated and vested awards, resulting in total consideration of $977 million. The combination brings together two complementary networks and expands consumer choice across Hawai'i, the West Coast, and international destinations. Along with enhanced network utility, the combined carriers' diversified product offerings and focus on high quality service and operational performance enhance Air Group's competitive position.

The results of Hawaiian are included in the consolidated financial statements beginning September 18, 2024. For the period from the acquisition date to December 31, 2024, revenue and net loss from Hawaiian recognized in the Company's consolidated results of operations was $869 million and $113 million, respectively. This net loss figure includes merger-related costs that were classified as special items.

Purchase consideration

Total purchase consideration includes the value of the cash paid for outstanding shares of Hawaiian, accelerated and vested equity awards attributable to pre-acquisition service, and change in control payments. Alaska funded the full transaction with cash on hand. The total purchase price is calculated as follows:
(in millions, except per share price)September 18, 2024
Number of shares of Hawaiian common stock issued and outstanding as of September 18, 2024
52 
Multiplied by cash consideration for each share of common stock per the merger agreement$18.00 
Cash consideration paid for common stock issued and outstanding as of September 18, 2024936 
Cash consideration paid for settlement of equity awards and change in control payments41 
Total purchase consideration
$977 

Fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed

The transaction has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized on the balance sheet at their fair values as of the acquisition date. The fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were determined using a market basis, relief from royalty, or multi-period excess earnings approach. As of December 31, 2024, the determination of fair values of property and equipment, certain liabilities included in other accrued liabilities and other liabilities, goodwill, intangible assets, and deferred income taxes was substantially complete, but is still considered provisional. Management will continue to evaluate estimates and assumptions utilized to calculate fair value as new information is received, and will adjust amounts recorded as necessary up to one year following transaction close. Fair value adjustments made since the quarter ended September 30, 2024 resulting
from management's evaluation of additional information received and refinement of estimates subsequent to transaction close are illustrated below.

Provisional fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, September 18, 2024, as of December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024 were as follows:
 (in millions)December 31, 2024September 30, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents$286 $286 
Restricted cash27 27 
Marketable securities674 674 
Receivables110 110 
Inventories and supplies75 75 
Prepaid expenses and other77 77 
Property and equipment1,947 1,925 
Operating lease assets228 239 
Intangible assets799 799 
Goodwill781 761 
Other noncurrent assets97 97 
Total assets5,101 5,070 
Accounts payable57 57 
Air traffic liability513 513 
Other accrued liabilities331 331 
Deferred revenue - current229 229 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities65 65 
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases144 144 
Long-Term Debt, net of current portion1,932 1,932 
Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion234 235 
Deferred income taxes90 58 
Deferred revenue - noncurrent308 308 
Obligations for pension and post-retirement medical benefits153 153 
Other liabilities68 68 
Total liabilities4,124 4,093 
Total purchase price$977 $977 

Intangible assets

Fair ValueWeighted Average Amortization Period
(in millions)(in years)
Customer Relationships$285 18
Co-brand Partnerships122 3
Total finite-lived intangible assets407 
Hawaiian Trademark390 N/A
Slots 2 N/A
   Total intangible assets$799 

The Hawaiian Trademark represents the right to use the Hawaiian trade name. The Company has determined the trademark to be an indefinite-lived intangible asset, in part due to the established brand value of Hawaiian and management's intent to
maintain and preserve the brand. An additional $2 million was allocated to airport slots at John F. Kennedy International Airport. These slots are expected to be renewed indefinitely in line with the Federal Aviation Administration's past practice, and thus were determined to be indefinite-lived intangible assets. These indefinite-lived intangibles will not be amortized, but rather tested for impairment annually, or more frequently when events or circumstances indicate that impairment may exist.

Goodwill

Goodwill of $781 million represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the underlying net assets acquired and largely results from expected future synergies from combining operations as well as an assembled workforce, which does not qualify for separate recognition. Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is reviewed for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when events or circumstances indicate that impairment may exist. Neither goodwill recognized, nor any potential future impairment charges, are deductible for income tax purposes.

Merger-related costs

In 2024, the Company incurred costs directly attributable to the merger activities of $208 million. These costs are presented within Special items - operating within the consolidated statements of operations. Refer to Note 16 for further information on special items. The Company expects to continue to incur merger-related costs in 2025 as integration work continues.

Pro forma impact of the acquisition

The unaudited pro forma financial information presented below represents a summary of the consolidated results of operations for the Company and Hawaiian as if the acquisition of Hawaiian had been consummated as of January 1, 2023. The pro forma results do not include any anticipated synergies, or other expected benefits of the acquisition. Accordingly, the unaudited pro forma financial information below is not necessarily indicative of either future results of operations or results that might have been achieved had the acquisition been consummated as of January 1, 2023.

The pro forma information includes adjustments for merger-related costs of $227 million assumed to have been incurred on January 1, 2023.
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)
20242023
Revenue$13,779 $13,142 
Net income (loss)
265 (235)