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28 September 2022

Gama Aviation Plc (AIM: GMAA)

("Gama", "the Company" or "the Group")

Unaudited interim results for the six months to 30 June 2022

Strategic focus and strong revenue growth underpins a solid financial performance

Gama Aviation Plc, the business aviation services company, is pleased to announce its unaudited results for the six months to 30 June 2022.

Financial Summary

1The Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are defined in Note 4 of the notes to the financial statements and reconciled to the nearest IFRS measure. APMs include Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted EBIT and Net debt. APMs also include organic and constant currency Revenue, Gross Profit and Adjusted EBIT

2 Restatements, resulting largely from the apportionment of previously disclosed full year restatements, are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

3 Statutory EBITDA represents earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation. Adjusted EBITDA is Statutory EBITDA after Adjusting Items. Adjusted EBITDA and Statutory EBITDA provide management and investors with useful additional information about the Group's performance and profitability

Financial Highlights

· Strong revenue growth of 30% (34% at constant currency4) to $139.3m (H1 2021: $107.3m)

· Gross profit up 32% (39% at constant currency4) to $29.5m (H1 2021: $22.3m)

· Gross profit margin up by 0.4 percentage points ('ppt') (up 0.6 ppts at constant currency4) at 21.2% (H1 2021: 20.8%)

· Adjusted earnings before interest and tax ('Adjusted EBIT') up by $4.5m to a $1.8m profit (H1 2021: $2.7m loss)

4 To aid comparability 2021 results have been calculated on a constant currency basis. See note 4 for more details.

· The Adjusted EBIT profit includes $1.4m of foreign exchange gains (H1 2021: $44k), a $1.0m release of a provision in respect of COVID-19 government support programs, branding fees of $0.6m (H1 2021: $1.9m), and a $1.0m operating loss (H1 2021: $0.1m loss) associated with the closure of the Group's paint facilities at Fort Lauderdale

· Net cash inflow from operating activities of $15.5m (H1 2021: $8.4m)

· Strong liquidity as at 30 June 2022 with $11.4m (FY 2021: $10.2m) of cash and $20.5m (FY 2021: $12.1m) of its $50m revolving credit facilities ('RCF') undrawn at 30 June 2022

· Net debt, inclusive of $42.7m (FY 2021: $48.0m) of lease obligations, decreased by $18.5m to $86.4m (FY 2021: $104.9m). Net bank debt decreased by $13.2m to $43.7m (FY 2021: $56.9m)

· On 27 September 2022, the Group completed the sale and lease back of its helicopter assets, resulting in a cash inflow of $27m and reducing net bank debt to $13.3m

· As at 27 September 2022, cash balances were $39.1m in addition to RCF headroom of $19.0m

· Discussions remain ongoing in respect of securing new credit facilities required to meet the Group's funding needs and the Directors are confident that a positive outcome will be reached in due course.

Outlook

The Group remains focused on the execution of its growth strategy in line with its five-year strategic plan, which has underpinned the improved financial performance in the first half of the year. Whilst the recovery in activity and revenue growth is expected to continue through the second half of the year, margins are likely to be impacted by inflationary cost pressures and supply chain challenges. As a result of these factors, together with the continued global economic and energy instability, the Board maintains its cautious approach to the remainder of the year.

However, with continued focus on operational improvements and the delivery of the Group's growth strategy, the Board expects the full year results to be in line with management expectations and believes the Group remains well placed for the future.

Commenting on the half year results, Marwan Khalek, Chief Executive said:

"I am very pleased to report strong revenue growth and a solid financial performance for the first half of 2022, despite the ongoing macro-economic challenges. This improvement is underpinned by the Group's focused growth strategy and the continued operational improvements made across the business, demonstrating the continued resilience of the Group's business model."

-ENDS-

For more information and persons responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company contact:

Gama Aviation Plc +44 (0) 1252 553029

Marwan Khalek, Chief Executive Officer

Michael Williamson, Chief Financial Officer

Camarco +44 (0) 20 3757 4992

Ginny Pulbrook

Geoffrey Pelham-Lane

WH Ireland +44 (0) 20 7220 1666

James Joyce

Ben Good

Gama Aviation - Notes to Editors

Founded in 1983 with the simple purpose of providing aviation services that equip its customers with decisive advantage, Gama Aviation Plc (LSE AIM: GMAA) is a highly valued global partner to blue chip corporations, government agencies, healthcare trusts and private individuals.

The Group has three global divisions: Business Aviation (Aircraft Management, Charter, FBO & Maintenance), Special Mission (Air Ambulance & Rescue, National Security & Policing, Infrastructure & Survey, Energy & Offshore); and Technology & Outsourcing (Flight Operations, FBO, CAM software, Flight Planning, CAM & ARC services).

More details can be found at: http://www.gamaaviation.com/

Chief Executive Officer's Statement

Introduction

The Group has performed well during the period, delivering strong growth in revenue and gross profit, resulting in a modest Adjusted EBIT profit. This return to profitability marks a significant milestone in our efforts to improve financial performance and restore shareholder value through the focused execution of the Group's growth strategy and the continued improvements to the business.

For this to have been delivered against the backdrop of an uncertain economic environment and significant cost inflation challenges, demonstrates the resilience of the Group and the robustness of its business model. As a service business, this is also only possible through the enormous commitment, dedication and energy of our people and their desire to deliver a decisive advantage to the Group's clients.

Strategic Business Unit Update

Business Aviation

The Business Aviation SBU delivered a strong performance in Aircraft Management, Charter, MRO and Fixed Based Operations ('FBO'). Of particular note are the results reported from the US MRO business, Jet East, as the world's largest business aviation market continued to show high levels of flight activity. Organic investments in Millville (MIV) and Las Vegas (LAS) are starting to contribute positively, validating the business case, while the closure of the poorly performing Fort Lauderdale (FXE) base will assist future efficiencies.

Outside of the US, Aircraft Management saw strong growth resulting from increased aircraft utilisation by the Group's clients, whilst the charter business reported robust revenues, which were driven by increases in demand both in respect of in-fleet charter as well as charter brokerage.

The Group's investment in airport infrastructure continues with the development of a second hanger in Jersey, which will more than double the hangarage at that site, which is progressing to plan. The development of a state-of-the-art Business Aviation Centre in Sharjah, UAE has recommenced, having been paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the funding for the remaining development of these facilities is still under negotiation and updates will be provided as appropriate.

Special Mission

The Special Mission SBU continues to perform strongly in the delivery of its long-term government contracts of which three have been recently extended. The Special Mission SBU enjoys a robust sales pipeline with high levels of visibility and is pursuing new multi-year contracts in the Air Ambulance, Law enforcement and Energy sectors. Competition remains strong for these contracts, however, the SBU is well placed to convert key opportunities.

Technology & Outsourcing ('T&O')

The T&O SBU continues to add contracts in the US and Europe through a focussed sales and marketing programme. The US is seeing the strongest growth especially for the Software & Data Services capabilities delivered via the myairops® brand. However, growth momentum has been impacted by the strong competition for suitably qualified and experienced talent within the technology sector and the greater staff mobility afforded by the growth of hybrid and home working. This has been acknowledged by management and the necessary actions are in place to address the challenge and ensuring that the SBU maintains its focus on retention and acquisition of talent which is critical to its continued growth. The management team are currently taking steps to increase the on-boarding capacity required to meet the demand of the growing North American market. The business is also undertaking to establish additional sales channels for its trip support services.

H1 2022 Financial Performance

Through the focused delivery of its growth strategy, the Group grew its revenues strongly for the six-month period to $139.3m (H1 2021: $107.3m), an increase of 30% on the prior year (34% at constant currency1). This growth was principally driven by the Business Aviation SBU, following the gradual easing of travel restrictions imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A significant proportion ($20.3m) was derived from Jet East, the Group's US MRO, following the strong recovery in flight activity in the world's largest market. The Group also benefitted from a strong performance from the Special Mission SBU, where the full period effect of prior-period contract wins came into effect.

As a result of the strong revenue growth and the continued focus on operational improvements, the Group delivered a gross profit of $29.5m for the period (H1 2021: $22.3m), up 32%, (39% at constant currency1). Gross profit margins were up by 40 ppts (up by 60 ppts at constant currency1) to 21.2% (H1 2021: 20.8%).

Consequently, the Group delivered an Adjusted EBIT profit for the half year of $1.8m (H1 2021: a $2.7m loss). The Adjusted EBIT profit includes $1.4m of foreign exchange gains (H1 2021: $44k), a $1.0m release of a provision in respect of COVID-19 government support programs, branding fees of $0.6m (H1 2021: $1.9m), and a $1.0m operating loss (H1 2021: $0.1m loss) associated with the closure of the Group's paint facilities at Fort Lauderdale.

The Group generated a net cash inflow from operating activities of $15.5m (H1 2021: $8.4m). This inflow was primarily utilised for $3.3m of capital expenditure in respect of computer software and property, plant and equipment, the net repayment of $7.0m of borrowings and $3.8m for lease payments.

As at 30 June 2022, the Group had $11.4m (FY 2021: $10.2m) of cash and $20.5m (FY2021: $12.1m) of its $50m revolving credit facility undrawn.

Credit Facilities

Further to the disclosures provided in the 2021 Annual Report and Accounts ('ARA'), the Group is progressing towards securing the new funding and credit facilities required to replace its RCF of $50m and term loan of £20m (together the 'current facilities'), which mature on 14 November 2022 and 31 January 2023, respectively.

The Board is pleased to report that on 27 September 2022 the Group completed the sale and lease back of its helicopter assets resulting in a cash inflow of $27m. This, together with cash at hand, will be used to repay the RCF (of which $31m is currently drawn) upon its maturity.

The Board has determined that, going forward, credit facilities totalling $40m would be sufficient to meet the liquidity and working capital needs of the Group and does not now expect that it will require a replacement facility for its current term loan.

The Board has consulted extensively with its advisors, and with their active support, discussions remain ongoing in respect of securing new credit facilities required to meet the Group's funding needs. The Board is therefore confident that, although there can be no certainty, a positive outcome will be reached prior to 31 January 2023, when the existing facilities expire. A further update will be provided when binding terms are secured.

Outlook

The Group remains focused on the execution of its growth strategy in line with its five-year strategic plan, which has underpinned the improved financial performance in the first half of the year. Whilst the recovery in activity and revenue growth is expected to continue through the second half of the year, margins are likely to be impacted by inflationary cost pressures and supply chain challenges. As a result of these factors, together with the continued global economic and energy instability, the Board maintains its cautious approach to the remainder of the year.

However, with continued focus on operational improvements and the delivery of the Group's growth strategy, the Board expects the full year results to be in line with management expectations and believes the Group remains well placed for the future.

Marwan Khalek

Chief Executive Officer

1 To aid comparability 2021 results have been calculated on a constant currency basis. See note 4 for more details.

Group Operational Performance Review

Revenue1

$'000

1 There are no Adjusting Items that impact Revenue

2 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

Gross Profit1

$'000

1 There are no Adjusting Items that impact Gross Profit

2 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

EBIT

$'000

1 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

The above Group results are explained in detail below.

Business Aviation

Business Aviation is focused on the delivery of the following lines of business to clients principally in the top three regional business aviation markets: the US, Europe, and the Middle East.

/ Management. The operational management of an aircraft (or fleet), and its crew, that the owner wishes to place on one of the Group's air operating certificates ("AOCs")

/ Charter. The sale of available flight hours on aircraft to charter brokers or to direct clients worldwide

/ FBO. The management of our strategically positioned fixed base operations at airports in the UK, Channel Islands and Middle East

/ MRO. The delivery of comprehensive maintenance, repair and modification solutions that support business aviation aircraft operators and owners.

Business Aviation MRO in the US has a dedicated management team and is separately reviewed by the Group Chief Executive Officer who acts as the Chief Operating Decision Maker ('CODM'). Therefore, Business Aviation MRO US has been presented separately from Business Aviation excluding MRO US which falls under a separate management team and is separately reviewed by the CODM.

Unaudited Adjusted EBIT

$'000

1 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

2 The Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are defined in Note 4 of the notes to the interim financial statements and reconciled to the nearest IFRS measure. APMs include Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted EBIT and Net debt. APMs also include organic and constant currency Revenue, Gross Profit and Adjusted EBIT

Overall, the Business Aviation SBU grew its revenues by 45% on a constant currency basis to $108.8m. Gross profit was up 77% on a constant currency basis to $17.4m.

The US market continued to benefit from an increase in aircraft activity leading to continued strong demand for base and line maintenance services. Additionally, the recent organic investment in the development of the base maintenance facilities, contributed to significant revenue growth in the BA MRO US business line. Gross profit was much improved on the prior year, up 144% to $12.1m (H1 2021: $4.9m). The one-off positive impact to gross profit arising from the $1.0m release of the provision in respect of the COVID-19 government support program during the period was largely offset by the negative impact of the $0.8m loss (H1 2021: $0.1m profit) from the poorly performing Fort Lauderdale (FXE) paint facility (which the Group is in the process of closing down).

Outside the US, aircraft management continued to see increased aircraft utilisation as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic recede. This increased activity translated to some additional revenue but had a disproportionately smaller impact on gross profits due to the pass-through nature of some of these revenues, hence the reduction in the gross profit margin against the prior period.

Charter saw strong growth in demand resulting in increased activity and revenues, both in respect of in-fleet charter as well as charter brokerage, but margins remained under pressure due to competition.

Increased aircraft movements at our Sharjah and Jersey FBOs resulted in strong growth in revenues and gross profits during the first half of 2022.

Adjusted EBIT improved by $3.6m to an Adjusted EBIT loss of $0.8m (H1 2021: $4.4m loss).

1 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

Exceptional items include: -

· $244k relating to costs of integrating Jet East into Business Aviation

· $243k release of the performance related deferred consideration relating to the US acquisition

· $126k gain on the sale of Gama International Saudi Arabia

· $787k impairment of goodwill associated with the closure of the paint and interior completion operations at FXE

· $749k impairment charge for assets under construction at Sharjah Business Aviation Centre

Other tabulated items include: -

· The Jet East long-term incentive scheme $956k in relation to senior executives agreed at the time of purchase

· $201k charge for share-based payments in relation to Business Aviation US

· $368k relating to the amortisation of the Jet East intangibles - brand ($118k) and customer relations ($250k) 

Following the acquisition of Jet East in 2021, the business continued to incur integration costs, amortisation of acquired intangibles and a $1.0m charge for the long-term incentive plan. The prior period included $1.9m income upon release of lease and other related obligations at Fairoaks Airport, which had no equivalent right-of-use asset due to a historic impairment.

Special Mission

The Special Mission SBU provides the mission expertise to assist governments and businesses in exploiting a variety of aviation assets (principally fixed wing and helicopters) within the following sectors:

/ Air Ambulance & Rescue. The delivery of fixed wing and rotary mission solutions to the governments of Scotland, Jersey and Guernsey as well as the approximately 21 helicopter air ambulance charities operating within the UK

/ National Security & Law Enforcement. Providing "intelligence as a service" aviation platforms to the UK government to protect the national interest

/ Infrastructure & Survey. The monitoring of critical national infrastructure for the purposes of failure monitoring, environmental controls, mapping or other such studies

1 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

2 To aid comparability 2021 results have been calculated on a constant currency basis. See note 4 for more details.

3 The Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are defined in Note 4 of the notes to the interim financial statements and reconciled to the nearest IFRS measure. APMs include Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted EBIT and Net debt. APMs also include organic and constant currency Revenue, Gross Profit and Adjusted EBIT

Special Mission has delivered 12% revenue growth on a constant currency basis in the first half, reflecting strong demand for services on its core contracts. Gross profit has increased by 23% on a constant currency basis with a gross profit % of 35.3% (H1 2021: 32.1%). It has benefitted from incremental work with core and ad-hoc customers. Both revenue and gross profit have increased as a result of the fix and optimise agenda.

Adjusted EBIT increased by $0.9m to $2.3m (H1 2021: $1.4m) due to the growth in gross profit referred to above.

1 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

2 The Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are defined in Note 4 of the notes to the interim financial statements and reconciled to the nearest IFRS measure. APMs include Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted EBIT and Net debt. APMs also include organic and constant currency Revenue, Gross Profit and Adjusted EBIT

In addition to the movements discussed above, EBIT includes share-based payment charges and amortisation relating to the intangibles acquired as part of the Jersey and Guernsey Air Ambulance business in 2020.

Technology & Outsourcing

T&O comprises of four lines of business which trades as Gama Aviation, but with a further two brands, FlyerTech and myairops®. The lines of business are Software & Data Services, Ground Operations, Part-M Services and Maintenance Management & Advisory Services. The business unit provides Continuing Airworthiness Management ('CAM') and airworthiness review certification (ARC) and surveying services for business aviation, military, and commercial airline operators. myairops® has developed a suite of business aviation products deployed as "Software as a Service" (SaaS) and mobile app solutions for aviation operators and charter brokers, flight support companies, FBOs and regional airports. The Ground Operations line of business provides trip support services which includes flight planning and the arrangement of services such as permits, slots and fuel. These services are provided to business and commercial aviation customers.

1 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

2 To aid comparability 2021 results have been calculated on a constant currency basis. See note 4 for more details.

3 The Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are defined in Note 4 of the notes to the interim financial statements and reconciled to the nearest IFRS measure. APMs include Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted EBIT and Net debt. APMs also include organic and constant currency Revenue, Gross Profit and Adjusted EBIT

Technology and Outsourcing revenue decreased on a constant currency basis by 6% due to a reduction in the scope of its supply of military airworthiness reviews. The period saw a reduction in some of the customer base with reductions in fleet sizes in Europe, and a move to the EASA regulations. In response T&O has shifted its long-term strategy in sales and marketing to North America and is concentrating on raising awareness of its capability within the US and Canadian markets. Furthermore, it has invested into EASA operations in Poland where it holds a Part-CAMO approval in addition to existing 2-Reg, Bahrain, Burmuda, Cayman, Oman and UK approvals. Losses increased due to the sales and marketing investment in the SBU.

1 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

2 The Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are defined in Note 4 of the notes to the interim financial statements and reconciled to the nearest IFRS measure. APMs include Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted EBIT and Net debt. APMs also include organic and constant currency Revenue, Gross Profit and Adjusted EBIT

Adjustments to EBIT relate to share-based payments and amortisation of acquired customer relationship intangibles, which decreased due to the impact of foreign exchange.

Branding Fees

The US branding fee arrangement ended on 2 March 2022, with $625k (H1 2021: $1,875k) being recognised in revenue and gross profit, and $625k (H1 2021: $1,866k) recognised in EBIT.

Associates

The Group disposed of its holding in China Aircraft Services Limited in December 2021. Prior to this the Group reported an Adjusted EBIT loss of $1,491k offset by a reversal of impairment of $1,491k, netting to $nil on a statutory EBIT basis. The remaining associate investment does not trade; hence no results are reported for 2022.

Financial Review

1The Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are defined in Note 4 of the notes to the interim financial statements and reconciled to the nearest IFRS measure. APMs include Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted EBIT and Net debt. APMs also include organic and constant currency Revenue, Gross Profit and Adjusted EBIT

2 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

3 Statutory EBITDA represents earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation. Adjusted EBITDA is Statutory EBITDA after Adjusting Items. Adjusted EBITDA and Statutory EBITDA provide management and investors with useful additional information about the Group's performance and profitability

Revenue and Gross Profit Bridges

$m

Unaudited

1 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

· Business Aviation reported strong revenue growth, up 45% period-on-period on a constant currency basis, on the back of strong demand for services, particularly in the US, as a result of the integration of the previously acquired Jet East business

· Charter also demonstrated strong revenue growth along with the Aircraft Management line of business

· Outside of the US, revenue growth was also strong across most areas

· Special Mission revenue was up by 12% on a constant currency basis representing the impact of increased flying hours, together with other incremental work

· Technology and Outsourcing revenue was down 6% on a constant currency basis following a disappointing first half performance from Ground Operations and other outsourced operations, together down $0.5m. This was partly offset by increased revenue in myairops® and FlyerTech, together up $0.3m

· Gross profit in Business Aviation was up by 77% on a constant currency basis, largely due to the integration of the previously acquired Jet East business with its higher gross profit margin

· Gross profit in Special Mission was up by 23% on a constant currency basis and benefitted from tight cost control across the multi-faceted contracts

· Technology and Outsourcing gross profit was down 5% on a constant currency basis due to increased product development, amortisation charges and continued expenses in the European expansion of FlyerTech

Unaudited Adjusted EBIT Bridge

$m

1 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

· Gross profit increased in the two largest SBUs Business Aviation ($7.5m on a constant currency basis) and Special Mission ($1.8m on a constant currency basis)

· Administrative expenses increased as a result of the acquisition of Jet East, investment in capacity in US operations, and reduced government support, all partially offset by cost efficiency measures

· Increased depreciation and amortisation following the acquisition of Jet East

Unaudited Statutory EBIT Bridge

$m

1 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

Finance expenses

Net finance expense of $2.3m (H1 2021: $1.5m), includes interest on loans and foreign exchange losses on debt.

Taxation

There is a statutory taxation credit for the period of $0.2m (H1 2021: $0.7m credit). The adjusted taxation for the period is a $0.4m charge (H1 2021: $0.1m credit).

EPS

Shares in issue increased by 275,000 from 27 May 2022 to 63,961,279 as at 30 June 2022. The average share price for the six months ended 30 June 2022 was higher than the exercise price of outstanding options, however, given the loss per share, there is no dilutive effect and as a result no diluted earnings per share is presented. Basic Statutory EPS was a loss per share of 6.4 cents (H1 2021: loss of 3.6 cents).

Net debt and cash flow movements

1 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

2 The Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are defined in Note 4 of the notes to the interim financial statements and reconciled to the nearest IFRS measure. APMs include Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted EBIT and Net debt. In reconciling from Statutory EBIT to the net cash flow from operating activities, Statutory EBITDA and Statutory EBITDA excluding non-cash items are shown to aid understanding

· The increase in the net cash inflow on operating activities of $7.1m to $15.5m has been driven by:

o  $1.6m of higher EBITDA after excluding non-cash items

o  $5.4m of increased cashflow through improved management of working capital

· Capital expenditure includes $1.0m of internally developed software arising from myairops© software development and $2.3m of tangible capital expenditure, of which $1.0m is in US Ground for base maintenance expansion to fulfil demand from one of the world's largest private jet operators

· Lease payments reduced by $1.0m on the prior period

· Net repayment on the revolving credit facility was $7.0m (H1 2021: $4.5m drawdown)

· Net debt decreased by $14.2m to $86.4m (H1 2021: $100.6m)

Litigation

Following the litigation update provided in the 2021 Annual Report, the Group continues to pursue the recovery of its long-standing trade receivables, primarily through enforcement actions in the UK. The Group has made considerable progress through court proceedings in the UK in successfully recovering trade receivables. It remains the Board's expectation that other than the provisions already made against these claims, no further provisions will be required.

Interim Dividend

The Directors do not propose that an interim dividend be paid for the six months to 30 June 2022 (H1 2021: $nil).

Michael Williamson

Chief Financial Officer

Responsibility Statements

Each directors confirms that to the best of their knowledge:

a) the condensed consolidated set of interim financial statements has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting";

b) the interim financial report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R (indication of important events during the first six months and description of principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year); and,

c) the interim financial report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.8R (disclosure of related parties' transactions and changes therein).

The basis of preparation of the consolidated interim financial statements is shown in Note 2, and related party transactions are shown in Note 13. The principal risks and uncertainties for the remainder of the year are unchanged from those set out in the Group's recently published statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021 and shown below.

The directors consider the principal risks to the business are:

/ Liquidity and cash resources to support and sustain future growth of the business

/ Health and safety risks from poor operational performance or an air accident which damages the Group's reputation

/ Increasing regulatory burden and maintaining oversight on existing approvals that may result with a non-compliance

/ Changes in political and economic climate that make air transport less attractive such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

/ Reliance on key individuals and attrition of key staff that disrupt business activities

/ Increasing concentration and reliance on a small number of key customers

/ Cyber threat and information security

Signed on behalf of the Board,

Marwan Khalek

Chief Executive Officer

Gama Aviation Plc

Consolidated income statement

For the period ended 30 June 2022

1 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

Earnings per share attributable to the equity holders of the parent

Gama Aviation Plc

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

For the period ended 30 June 2022

1Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

Gama Aviation Plc

Consolidated balance sheet

As at 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021

Gama Aviation Plc

Consolidated balance sheet (continued)

As at 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021

Gama Aviation Plc

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

For the period ended 30 June 2022

1Restatements are detailed in Note 2 of the notes to the interim financial statements

Gama Aviation Plc

Consolidated cash flow statement

For the period ended 30 June 2022

Notes to the interim financial statements

For the period ended 30 June 2022

1. Corporate information

Gama Aviation Plc is a public company limited by shares, incorporated in the United Kingdom. The address of the registered office is 1st Floor, 25 Templer Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, GU14 6FE. The Company's shares are publicly traded on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

2. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements (the 'interim financial statements') are for the six months ended 30 June 2022. They have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. They do not include all the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2021.

The accounting policies set out in the Group's statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021 have been applied in the preparation of the interim financial statements. The Directors consider that the Group has adequate resources to remain in operation for the foreseeable future and have therefore continued to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the interim financial statements.

Going concern

The Group disclosed in the 2021 Annual Report and Accounts (the 'ARA') that it was progressing towards securing the new funding and credit facilities required to replace its RCF and Term Loan (together the 'current facilities'), which mature on 14 November 2022 and 31 January 2023, respectively, and had received indicative terms from HSBC for new facilities, which it was negotiating. Those terms included a condition whereby, CK Hutchison Holdings Limited ('CKHH') would be required to continue to support the new facilities by providing a Letter of Awareness ('LoA') in similar form to the one that supports the current facilities.

On 20 April 2022, the Board received an updated letter confirming that CKHH had no current intention to withdraw the current letter of awareness before the facilities are due for renewal; and that CKHH currently had no intention not to facilitate renewal of the Group's facilities with HSBC through a comparable arrangement, provided the Group continued to meet its ongoing reporting obligations and such other conditions as may be agreed between the parties.

In August 2022, CKHH notified the Board that while it would continue to provide support (in the form of the existing LoA) for the current facilities until they are due for renewal, CKHH believes that it is more appropriate for the Group to secure facilities on a standalone basis rather than relying on the unilateral support of one minority shareholder. Consequently, it has advised the Group that it will not provide such support beyond expiry dates of the current facilities.

As a result, management is actively seeking to source, and is progressing towards, securing the new funding and credit facilities required to replace the current facilities).

On 27 September 2022 the Group completed the sale and lease back of its helicopter assets resulting in a cash inflow of $27m. This, together with cash at hand, will be used to repay the RCF (of which $31m is currently drawn) upon its maturity.

The Board has determined that, going forward, credit facilities totalling $40m would be sufficient to meet the liquidity and working capital needs of the Group and does not now expect that it will require a replacement facility for its current term loan.

The Board has consulted extensively with its advisors, and with their active support, discussions remain ongoing in respect of securing new credit facilities required to meet the Group's funding needs. The Board is therefore confident that, although there can be no certainty, a positive outcome will be reached prior to 31 January 2023, when the existing facilities expire. A further update will be provided when binding terms are secured.

To support their assessment of Going Concern, the Directors have performed a detailed analysis of cash flow projections for the Group covering the period from the date of approval of the interim financial statements to 31 December 2023. The Directors have also considered the outlook for the business beyond 31 December 2023 based upon its five-year strategic plan.

The analysis takes account of the following amongst other relevant considerations:

· Working capital levels and the conversion of profits into cash flows;

· The $50.0m committed RCF, of which $20.5m was undrawn at 30 June 2022, and a £20.0m Term Loan;

· Cash at 30 June 2022 of $11.4m and cash at 27 September 2022 of $39.1m;

· The Board has determined that, going forward, credit facilities totalling $40m, rather than the current $50m RCF, will be sufficient to meet the liquidity and working capital needs of the Group;

· The Board now does not expect that it will require a replacement facility for its £20m current Term Loan; and

· The Group completed the sale and lease back of its helicopter assets on 27 September 2022, resulting in a cash inflow of $27m.

The existing borrowing facilities have no covenants, with the RCF being settled and drawn down on a cyclical basis. Both the RCF and the Term Loan fall due for repayment within twelve months of the reporting date and have therefore been presented in current liabilities.

The key assumptions in the Board approved base case projections relate to revenue performance and working capital cash flows and the Directors have included what they consider to be a cautious level of revenue performance and working capital. Additionally, the detailed cashflow projections take into account planned future events within 2022 and 2023, including the Directors' assessment of the likelihood of securing the new credit facilities.

The Board is aware that from the planned repayment of the RCF on or prior to maturity on 14 November 2022, until drawdown against the new $40m credit facilities (currently expected to be secured by 31 January 2023), cash headroom is likely to run at significantly lower levels than in the past year. Management have been actively managing and conserving cash for some time and, based on past and expected performance, they and the Directors are satisfied that the Group has sufficient headroom and potential further mitigation to ensure the Group will remain solvent and able to pay its debts as they fall due during this period.

The Directors have also considered a severe but plausible downside scenario that takes account of the rapid increase in inflation that the western world is experiencing and assumes that this will principally be felt from the start of 2023, due to the longevity of supply contracts, although some impacts will undoubtedly be felt in the latter part of 2022.

The severe but plausible downside scenario assumes the following:

· Funding costs will increase by 4% over that originally offered by HSBC, as no LoA will be available, and new credit facilities will be more expensive;

· Inflationary impacts to the cost of sales are assumed to be passed on in the main, but there will be some impact on gross profit;

· Gross profit margins will reduce by 2%

· Overhead costs will increase by 2% overall;

· There will be a requirement to increase provisions for bad debts by 15%;

· No available potential management actions have been taken to preserve cash flow, although in practice these will be taken as soon as a material adverse divergence from forecast is noted.

The base and severe but plausible downside scenarios have also been tested for resilience in respect of the recent fall in the value of GBP relative to the USD, and of the potential for consequent further increases in interest rates. In both the base case scenario and the severe but plausible downside scenario, provided new credit facilities of $40m are secured, the Group will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

Therefore, after making appropriate enquiries and considering the uncertainties described above, the Directors have, at the time of approving the interim financial statements, a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and, as a consequence, consider that it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in preparing these interim financial statements.

However, despite the Directors being confident that the Group will secure the new credit facilities necessary to meet its funding needs by the year end, as the new borrowing facilities have not been concluded at the time of approving the interim financial statements there is a risk that, if these facilities were not secured at the proposed levels, the Group may not be able to meet its liabilities as they fall due.

As a result, there is a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. The interim financial statements do not include any adjustments that would result if the Group was unable to continue as a going concern.

Restatements

The results for H1 2021 have been restated to reflect certain adjustments that were included in the results for the full year ended 31 December 2021 and which related to H1 2021, including:

· During 2021 a detailed review was conducted of Group leases. New information came to light from this review indicating that errors had been made on the implementation of IFRS 16 (1 January 2019) and in subsequent recognition relating to the treatment of a number of initial lease obligations at implementation (impacting subsequent impairments), contractual rental increases, computational errors on foreign exchange, identification of lease-related payments and the length of lease used for right-of-use assets and liabilities and related leasehold improvements. 

· Management has reviewed estimates made at the 2021 year-end and believe that a small number of them would be better reflected as adjustments to H1 2021.

· The treatment of vested options for leavers, which were previously credited to the profit and loss account for H1 2021, has been brought into line with the treatment adopted for the 2021 year-end with the credit taken as a reserve transfer.

The impact of these adjustments (including the tax) on the H1 2021 financial statements as follows:

Consolidated income statement:

Consolidated cash flow statement:

3. Segment information

Reportable segments are operating segments that either meet the thresholds and conditions set out in IFRS 8 for separate reporting or are considered by the Board to be appropriately aggregated into reportable segments under IFRS 8.

The results were reviewed by the Group Chief Executive Officer, who acts as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) in the new SBU structure. The CODM reviews monthly internal reporting on a pre-IFRS 16 basis at the operating segment level. The impact on application of IFRS 16 is reviewed separately ahead of statutory reporting.

The Group has three SBUs: Business Aviation (Aircraft Management, Charter, FBO & Maintenance), Special Mission (Air Ambulance & Rescue, National Security & Policing, Infrastructure & Survey, Energy & Offshore); and Technology & Outsourcing (Flight Operations, FBO, CAM software, Flight Planning, CAM & ARC services). The Group believes this will provide a direct line of sight for shareholders such that each SBU's activities in each market, its investment requirements and its performance can be more easily assessed and understood.

The IFRS 8 operating segments within these global divisions are Special Mission, Business Aviation MRO US, Business Aviation excluding MRO US, Technology & Outsourcing, Associates, Corporate and Branding Fees. The operating segments, except T&O, met the quantitative thresholds to report separately under IFRS 8; however, T&O is presented separately as it is of strategic importance.

A reconciliation of segmental to overall Group performance is tabulated below:

1 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 to the notes to the interim financial statements

4. Alternative performance measures

The Adjusted result has been arrived at after the following Adjusting items:

1 Restatements are detailed in Note 2 to the notes to the interim financial statements

Transaction costs

Costs in the prior period relate to the acquisition of Jet East.

Integration and business re-organisation costs

Integration and business re-organisation costs of $342k include:

· Jet East integration related severance costs of $244k (H1 2021: $483k)

· Costs associated with Group reorganisation of $98k (H1 2021: $nil)

· In the prior year the $163k of net costs related to Jet East severance costs ($483k above), offset in part by net credits of $320k relating to a reduction in the cost of closure provision for Fairoaks. 

Other income

The prior period includes $1,626k credit for the derecognition of the Fairoaks lease release.

Legal costs

Legal costs in the current and prior year principally relate to professional fees in relation to ongoing litigation in respect of legacy cases going back many years, which are now being successfully closed out.

Impairment of goodwill

The impairment loss relates to the impairment of the goodwill associated with the closure of the paint and interior completion operations at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

Impairment of assets under construction

The impairment loss relates to the impairment of further development costs incurred during the period in respect of the Business Aviation Centre at Sharjah International Airport in the UAE.

Share-based payments

The prior year credit relates to the forfeit of Directors' share options which offset the regular charge for other options.

Other long-term employee benefits

Other long-term employee benefits remuneration charge of $956k (H1 2021: $911kl) relates to an incentive plan with payments contractually linked to the continuing employment of executives of Jet East as well as the business performance of the combined Business Aviation MRO US.

Amortisation of intangible assets

Acquisition related intangible amortisation relates to acquired intangible assets (customer relationships and brands) recognised as part of the accounting for business combinations $598k (H1 2021: $609k).

Profit on disposal of subsidiary

The profit on disposal arose as a result of the disposal of the interest in Gama Aviation Saudi Arabia.

Tax related to adjusting items

The tax credit related to adjusting items was $449k (H1 2021: $120k charge).

Organic and constant currency growth

Organic and constant currency growth in Revenue, Gross Profit and EBIT is a measure which seeks to reflect the performance of the Group that will contribute to long-term sustainable growth. This growth excludes the impact of acquisitions or disposals, and foreign exchange movements. Constant currency growth has been calculated using a constant foreign exchange rate of $1.30 to £1, being the cumulative average USD-GBP exchange rate for H1 2022, (H1 2021: $1.39 to £1). Results of acquired and disposed businesses are excluded where the results include only part-year results in either current or prior periods. No adjustment has been made in this respect.

A reconciliation from organic and constant currency growth in Revenue to the most directly comparable IFRS measures is set out below.

A reconciliation from organic and constant currency growth in Gross Profit to the most directly comparable IFRS measures is set out below.