RNS31 Aug 2021 07:20
Press release
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (NAS): Q2 and first half 2021 report and presentation
31 Aug 2021 07:00 CEST
Company Name
NORWEGIAN AIR SHUTTLE, Norwegian Air Shuttl ASA 15/19 7,25% EUR, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA 17/20 FRN SEK, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA 17/20 FRN, Norwegian Air Sh ASA 20/PERP 0 pct SEK CONV, Norwegian Air Sh ASA 20/PERP 0 pct EUR CONV, Norwegian Air Sh ASA 20/PERP 0 pct USD CONV
ISIN
NO0010196140, NO0010753437, NO0010783459, NO0010809940, NO0010883473, NO0010883416, NO0010883515
Market
Oslo Børs
Symbol
NAS
Norwegian today reported its second quarter results and published the H1 2021
financial report. The results continued to be impacted by COVID-19 and travel
restrictions in all markets. However, following the successful completion of the
reconstruction process and the subsequent NOK 6 billion equity raise, the
company is now well positioned for future growth and to respond to increased
customer demand.
Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian, said: “The H1 financial report and Q2 results
mark a clear improvement in both the financial situation, due to lower operating
costs and the successful completion of the reconstruction process of the
company, and the gradual ramp up of our operations in response to increased
passenger demand.”
Profit before tax (EBT) was NOK 1,590 million in the first half of 2021,
compared with a loss of NOK 4,792 million in the same period in 2020. For the
first half of 2021, production (ASK) was reduced by 94 percent compared to the
same period last year. Total revenue in the first half of 2021 was NOK 591
million, compared with NOK 7,138 million in the same period last year, a
decrease of 92 percent. Unit revenue increased by 22 percent following a yield
increase of 93 percent and a decreased load factor by 28.8 percentage points.
Average sector length decreased by 62 percent. At the end of first half of
2021, the total fleet comprised 51 aircraft. Up to 32 aircraft were operational
during the first half of 2021 due to travel restrictions and lower demand.
In the second quarter of 2021, the company successfully exited the examinership
and reconstruction process which improved equity by NOK 10.7 billion.
Norwegian has committed to be a price leader in the Nordic markets, offering
affordable fares and a reliable service to more than 250 routes across its
European network. The company value simplicity when travelling and thanks to the
Norwegian Travel Assistant app and the award-winning loyalty programme
‘Norwegian Reward’, which counts over four million members, passengers can
easily control every aspect of their journey. Onboard, Norwegian continues to
offer a modern and comfortable flying experience with free WiFi available for
all passengers.
”The results continue to be heavily impacted by international travel
restrictions. However, Norwegian is now in a much stronger financial position
and is able to plan for the future with renewe