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Year 2003: Priorities, Results and Outlook
Priorities
2003 A very Difficult Year for the Airline Business Causes Impact in the sector Impact in Iberia Economic crisis Fall in traffic Weakness on European yields War in Iraq SARS High fuel prices Fall in traffic Limited effect due to hedging policy No impact Depreciation of the dollar Exchange effect Net positive impact on cost and interest rates -4-
Iberia s Reaction Strategic First year of execution of the Director Plan 03-05 Tactical Capacity adjustment Cost control Implementation of new revenue management model -5-
1st Year of Execution of the Director Plan Reduction of travel Started in 2002 agencies commissions 2nd step agreement valid 2004/06 Productivity improvements Ground (without handling) +2.7% Flight attendants +3.9% Pilots +1.4% New on board service model First phase July 2003 Second phase 2004 Intensification of co-operation with BA. Anti Trust Immunity implementation process: Foreseen approval in 2003-6-
January-September 2003
Capacity Adjustment January-September ASK RPK L.F. Domestic 0.4% 3.0% 1.8 p.p. Europe 0.6% -1.2% -1.2 p.p. Long Haul -1.9% 2.4% 3.4 p.p. Total -0.7% 1.6% 1.7 p.p. Implementing additional operational flexibility in the long range fleet Delaying deliveries of new planes Linking lease rents to utilisation -8-
Operating Revenues January-September 2003/2002 Total Operating Revenues -3.2% Passenger revenues -6.2% Cargo revenues -4.5% Handling +16.6% Maintenance +22.0% Commercial +14.3% Others +11.7% Revenue / ASK -2.5% -9-
Operating Costs January-September 2003/2002 Total Operating Costs -0.5% Personnel Costs +3.0% Commercial Costs -12.6% Fuel Costs +4.0% Aircraft Rentals + Amortisations -3.9% On-board Service -22.3% Insurance -40.5% Navigation Aids + Traffic Charges +4.0% Cost / ASK 0.2% -10-
Unit Cost Evolution 03/02 Cost / ASK Q1 +4.4% Q2-0.4% Q3-3.7% -11-
Positive Results January-September 2003 Revenues 3,443 Ebitdar 533.5 Ebitdar Margin 15.5% EBIT 135.2 Ordinary Results 146.7 Net Income 108.7 Data in million -12-
Outlook 2003
Outlook! We expect a slight improvement in the revenue trend in the last quarter! The actions already implemented will produce a cost reduction in the last quarter of the year that will allow unit costs to be lower with respect to last year! Our Cash Flow and Balance Sheet position will remain strong for the rest of the year EBITDAR Margin will be above 14% Results from Ordinary Activities will be around 150 MM/Euro -14-
Competitive Environment: Markets
Good Load Factor and Traffic Performance in 2003
Capacity Adjustment has produced High LF Best performance among European peers Variation 2003/2003 ASK s (%) LF (p.p.) LF in 2003 Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Air France British Airways 4.4 0.1 78.1 3.4-0.3 76.5 Iberia 1.9 1.4 79.9 KLM Lufthansa SAS -2.7 0.0 84.0 1.2-1.2 75.6-2.9-0.5 66.4 Source: Official press releases -17-
Iberia is meeting the Challenge of Lower Unit Revenues Evolution of Unit Revenues First Half 2003 0,0-2,0 (%) Change vs 2002-4,0-6,0-8,0-10,0-12,0-14,0-16,0-18,0-20,0 Air France British Airways Iberia KLM Lufthansa SAS Ryanair Yields Passenger Revenues/ASK Source: Interim reprots, own calculation Ryanair yield refers to rev. per PAX and Rev/ASK to rev. per seat -18-
Steady Improvement during 2003 Iberia Operating Data 2003 2003 1Q 2Q 3Q Domestic LF 68.5 74.6 76.1 LF variation (p.p.) 1.4 2.9 1.0 Growth ASK, % 0.6-0.7 1.5 Europe LF 57.7 69.4 74.9 LF variation (p.p.) -4.9 0.7 0.7 Growth ASK, % 6.0-3.8 0.1 Latin America 81.6 75.0 84.0 LF LF variation (p.p.) Growth ASK, % 6.4 1.5 1.9-6.7-1.5 5..0 Iberia already started to restore capacity during the third quarter -19-
Market Trends already show Improvement Evolution of Key Markets (Nov-02 to Sep-03) 20 Passenger growth (%) 15 10 5 0-5 nov dic ene feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep Domestic Spain-Europe Europe-Latin America Source: AENA (Domestic and Spain-Europe) Adjusted MIDT s (Europe-Latin America) -20-
Capacity Management is responding to Market Trends 14 Iberia Capacity Evolution (ASKs) 12 % change vs prior year 10 8 6 4 2 0-2 1H03 3Q03 4Q03-4 -6 Domestic Europe Latin America Total -21-
Domestic Market: Focus on Profits
Sustainable Profitability in the Domestic Market 2002 2003 Change p.p. Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Iberia domestic marketshare 58.5% 56.9% -1.6 Mainland-Islands 43.9% 39.8% -4.1 Rest 66.3% 66.5% +0.2 Increase in revenue per ASK 2001-2003: 9.3% Domestic premium marketshare 2002: 84.3% Source: AENA Network rationalization of late 2001 has led to stable profit improvement Preventive introduction of the new domestic fare structure in April 2003-23-
Latin America: Leadership and Profitability
Market Leader between Europe and Latin America Marketshare Iberia (%) 2001 2002 2003 change 01/03 Jan-Sep (p.p.) Total traffic 15.8 16.5 16.2 0.4 Business 16.0 17.5 18.3 2.3 Capacity and LF ASK growth (%) 10.5-3.1-1.0 na LF (%) 75.8 77.4 80.3 4.5 Source: MIDT s Sustaining improvement in the business segment to boost profitability -25-
The Southern Tip of South America is booming % change vs prior year Iberia traffic performance in selected South American markets 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5-5 0 Jul - Oct 2003 10 10 5 5-5 0-5 0 jul aug sep 1-20 oct(*) jul aug sep 1-20 oct(*) jul Argentina 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 Brazil ask % rpk % 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 aug Chile sep 1-20 oct(*) -26-
Europe: Reversing the LCC Threat
The LCC s are already here Spain has high exposure to LCC s: third market in Europe after the UK and Italy (First if charter activity is included) LCC penetration (*) as of October 2003 UK 33.5 Italy 22.5 Spain 21.5 France 13.0 Germany 9.9 (*) Percentage of seats offered by LCC in international links with the rest of Europe Source: OAG MAX Oct 03-28-
LCC s are capturing Traffic mostly from Former Charter Activity From 2001 to 2003 Iberia has gained 0.2 percentage points of market share in the total traffic between Spain and Europe In the same period Low Cost Carriers have increased their market share by 6 percentage points Charter carriers have reduced market share by 5.1 percentage points -29-
Network Carrier Advantages! Hub-and-spoke economies of scale! Established customer base! Product differentiation Nº Pax Jan-Jul 03 Iberia: Connectivity by sector 5.000.000 4.000.000 37.2% 3.000.000 2.000.000 1.000.000 71.3% 52.6% 0 Long Haul Europe Domestic Local European connections Domestic connections Long Haul connections -30-
Outlook for 2004
Better Economic Environment in Iberia Key Markets Higher GDP forecasts in Spain and Latin America: 2002 Real 2003 Estimated 2004 Forecast Spain 2.0 2.1 2.8 European Union 0.8 0.5 1.8 Latin America -0.6 1.0 3.6 USA 2.4 2.6 3.7-32-
Iberia is ready to grow again in 2004! Stability at the domestic market! Recover growth path in Europe! Improve market share in Latin America Capacity growth 2004/2003 Domestic Europe Long haul Percent increase in ASK s 3.4 10.1 9.2 Total Iberia 8.0 Estimated passenger growth in October 03 --European sector-- is 9% -33-
Risk Management, Flexibility and Value Creation
Management of Non Operating Risks
Volatility in Airlines Industry! Airlines Stock Volatility: 30%! Utilities Stock Volatility: 13.5% 17,00% 7,00% -3,00% Monthly yield -13,00% -23,00% -33,00% MSCI Airlines MSCI Utilities -36- ago-98 nov-98 feb-99 may-99 ago-99 nov-99 feb-00 may-00 ago-00 nov-00 feb-01 may-01 ago-01 nov-01 feb-02 may-02 ago-02 nov-02 feb-03 may-03 Stock prices index by Morgan Stanley
Hedging Program (2003-2005) Currency risk: structural short position of USD 500 million approx! Strategic: up to 50% of net position, swap lease rentals from USD to EUR/CHF/GBP! Tactical: flexible insurance collar, seagull and forward agreements Interest rate risk! Increase fixed/protective debt portion to a maximum of 70%/80% of the total debt, taking advantage of the historic low interest rate levels Jet fuel! Strategic: hedging 50% of the consumption at Director Plan reference! Tactical: hedging up to an additional 30% -37-
Frequency Iberia Distribution of Net Earnings after Hedging Program Likelihood of getting a reduction in Net Earnings higher than 42 M Eur has now been reduced to 15% 12% Average Risk: EUR 66 Million 234 366 66% 10% 8% 6% 4% 15% 2% 0% 5 55 85 125 155 185 225 255 285 320 355 390 420 450 480 700 NET EARNINGS (Million of EUR) -38-
Flexibility and Capacity Management
Flexibility and Ownership Cost Optimization Options to Return (number of aircraft) % Operating Leases Period 2003-2005 Period 2006-2009 Long Range Fleet A340-300 100% 4 8 A340-600 100% 0 0 B747-200/300 35% 3 3 Total Long Range Fleet 95% 7 11 Short/Medium Range Fleet A319/320/321 80% 7 23 B757 95% 16 0 MD 87/88 15% 6 0 Total Short/Medium Range Fleet 65% 29 23 Grand Total 70% 36 34 Opportunities to benefit from price reductions in brand new and second hand market Flexibility to move towards more efficient fleet mix -40-
Ownership Cost and Value Creation
Cost of Debt in Iberia June 2001 June 2002 June 2003 On balance sheet debt 5.56% 3.72% 3.02% Off balance sheet debt 5.01% 3.33% 2.58% Total debt 5.28% 3.42% 2.67% Short term investments ( 4.57% ) ( 3.52% ) ( 2.43% ) Total net debt 5.46% 3.31% 2.70% IBERIA has substantially decreased its cost of financing, which reflects in the lowest ownership cost of the sector -42-
Comparative Analysis Financial Strength Source: Companies annual reports, analysts estimations Adjusted Net Gearing x Adjusted Net debt/ebitdar IBERIA: One of the stronger financial positions 8,833788032 7,833788032 KLM 02/03 BA 02/03 with pension funds deficit BA 02/03 ADJUSTED NET DEBT / EBITDAR Adjusted Net debt/ebitdar 6,833788032 5,833788032 4,833788032 3,833788032 2,833788032 IB 2003E IB 2005E AF 02/03 IB 2002 AZ 2002 1,833788032 LH 2002 with pension funds deficit 0,833788032 LH 2002-0,166211968 0,032636109 0,532636109 1,032636109 1,532636109 2,032636109 2,532636109 3,032636109 3,532636109 4,032636109 4,532636109 Adjusted Net Gearing ADJUSTED NET GEARING -43-
Comparative Analysis IBERIA: EBITDAR/RPK One ofx the OWNERSHIP/ASK lower ownership cost Source: Companies annual reports, analysts estimations LF=73% 0,015 WORST PRACTICES LF (Average break-even load factor for the sample) LH 2002 A F 02/03 OWNERSHIP OWNERSHIP/ASK COST / ASK 0,013 0,011 0,009 B A 02/03 IB 2002 BEST PRACTICES EasyJet 2002 (*) IB 2002 :ownership costs : -20% R yanair 02/ 03 0,007 0,005 0,01 0,02 0,02 0,03 0,03 EBITDAR/RPK -44-
Comparative Analysis IBERIA: EBITDAR/RPK One ofx the OWNERSHIP/ASK lower ownership cost Source: Companies annual reports, analysts estimations LF=73% 0,015 WORST PRACTICES A F 03/04E LF (Average break-even load factor for the sample) LH 2003E OWNERSHIP OWNERSHIP/ASK COST / ASK 0,013 0,011 0,009 B A 03/04E IB 2003E BEST PRACTICES 0,007 EasyJet 2003E IB 2003E ownership co sts : -20% R yanair 03/04E 0,005 0,01 0,02 0,02 0,03 0,03 EBITDAR/RPK -45-
Comparative Analysis EBITDAR/RPK x OWNERSHIP/ASK IBERIA: One of the lower ownership cost Source: Companies annual reports, analysts estimations LF=73% 0,015 WORST PRACTICES A F 03/04E LF (Average break-even load factor for the sample) LH 2002 LH 2003E AF 02/03 OWNERSHIP OWNERSHIP/ASK COST / ASK 0,013 0,011 0,009 B A 03/04E IB 2003E IB 2003E B A 02/03 IB 2002 BEST PRACTICES EasyJet 2002 0,007 EasyJet 2003E IB 2003E ownership co sts : -20% (*) IB 2002 :ownership co sts : -20% R yanair 02/03 R yanair 03/04E 0,005 0,01 0,02 0,02 0,03 0,03 (*) Densification equivalent to the one applied by low cost carriers EBITDAR/RPK -46-
Value Creation IBERIA: Adjusted Creating EBIT margin valuex for Asset shareholders Turn = Adjusted in ROCE 2002 and 2003 Source: Companies annual reports, analysts estimations 13 1,9 % 12 1,9 % IB 2002 LH 2002 12,0 % POSITIVE Value VALUE Creation CREATION R yanair 02/03 111,9 % ASSET Asset TURN Turn 10 1,9 % A F 02/03 2,3% VALUE Value DESTRUCTION Destruction 91,9% B A 02/03 81,9% IB WACC = 6,5% EasyJet 2002 71,9 % -3,7% 1,3% 6,3% 11,3% 16,3% 21,3% 26,3% 31,3% ADJUSTED Adjusted EBIT EBIT margin MARGIN -47-
Director Plan 2003-05 Director Plan 2003-05
Director Plan 2003-2005 Director Plan December 02/January 03 Review of Director Plan May/June 03-49-
Challenges and Opportunities for Iberia in 2003-2005 Madrid and Barcelona Airport expansion (2004-2005) Good positioning in costs compared to other network carriers and potential to improve them Competitive environment for Iberia 2003-2005 Latin America: Take advantage of leadership position to benefit from growth potential of this region Madrid-Barcelona high speed train (AVE) to enter operation in 2005-06 -50-
Acceleration of Changes in the Sector Weakness of European economies Socio-political factors: war in Iraq Lower traffic and higher fuel prices (Temporary) Growing competition of the Low Cost Carriers in Europe and new fare structure in the domestic market Delay of the high speed train Anticipation of new revenue model (Structural) Delay of the impact until 2005/2006-51-
Strategic Objectives 2003-2005 The Director Plan 2003-2005 continues and strengthens the track record established by previous Director Plans TO GROW WITH FLEXIBILITY AND SERVICE QUALITY 1. Increase capacity to strengthen leadership positions at MAD/BCN 2. Maintain strategic operating and financial flexibility, to match growth rate to evolution of markets operated 3. Improve competitive positions via benefits of alliances 4. Redefine service model 5. Better service quality and closer relationship with high-value customers -52-
Strategic Objectives 2003-2005 The Director Plan 2003-2005 continues and strengthens the track record established by previous Director Plans TO FURTHER IMPROVE COMPETITIVENESS BY STRONG FOCUS ON UNIT COST REDUCTION 1. Implementation of new distribution strategy 2. Increase productivity of human resources 3. Pro-active risk and financial management 4. Efficient management of the portfolio of airline-related businesses -53-
Our New Air Transport Business Model Needs to Be Built on Three Main Lines Domestic/Europe/Long Haul Retain business traveller revenues Improve service and maintain price differential Domestic/Europe Defend point-to-point traffic Be competitive in costs Wide range of destinations and frequencies Europe/Long Haul Continue to efficiently provide connecting traffic to long haul routes Ensure connectivity of Madrid and Barcelona -54-
The Expansion in Madrid and Barcelona Will Allow Iberia s Growth Madrid and Barcelona are among the fastest growing airports in Europe Madrid expansion to 2007 Barcelona expansion to 2007 Mov./hour 125 100 75 50 78 +41% 32 110 Mov./hour 100 75 50 52 +44% 23 75 25 25 0 Capacity 2003 Planned Capacity growth 2004-2007 (*) Capacity 2007 2004 2 new runways 1 new terminal 0 Capacity 2003 Planned Capacity growth 2004-2007 (*) 2004 1 new runway 1 new terminal Capacity 2007 (*) IB forecast -55-
Iberia Will Grow Taking Advantage of the Expansion Capacity of Madrid Hub 15 Domestic +1.3% +3.4% +4.6% Capacity 10 5 MM ASK s 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 100 75-5.2% +3,8% +11.7% +8.0% +1.5% 20 15 Europe +1.5% +10.1% +17.3% 10 50 5 0 25 0 2001 2002P 2003E 2004E 2005E 40 30 20 2002 2003 2004 2005 Long Haul +9.0% +1.6% +9.2% 10 0 2002 2003 2004 2005-56-
Flexibility - Remains a Key Tool 170 Total Flexibility -18% Short/Medium haul Long Haul 146 26 120 31 139 Flexibility -16% Flexibility -18% 140 26 150 27 114 123 12/2002 12/2005 Base case 12/2005 Oct-03 Flexibility case 12/2005 Jun-04 Flexibility case Non renewal of Operating Leases or non exercise of options Cancel new hiring of Wet Leases (starting in 2004) -57-
Adapting the Business Model of Iberia. New Products The short / medium haul economy product will be transformed: Unbundling the product The proposal offered to business traveller will continue to be enhanced Modifications to Service Model Short + Medium Haul Long Haul Migration to a pay as you go model Simplification in 2003 (1st phase) Introduction of pay-as-you-go in 2004 No change Redeployment of resources Improvement of passenger services Fast track services High quality meals Personalised passenger treatment (CRM) Introduction of Business First Entertainment on board Communications Flat Seats Economy Business -58-
Cost Differential Iberia-Low Cost Carriers Areas Identified Action plan under way Gap narrowing 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 32% 27% Productivity (Plane & Crew) Commercial & Distribution 24% In flight service 9% Maintenance 4% Overheads 4% Others 100% DIFFERENTIAL The Director Plan will narrow this differencial by 60% in 3 years -59-
Asset Utilisation 35-45 MM/! Improvement of 0.8 Block Hours/ Day in medium haul aircraft through optimisation of slots and night aircraft utilisation! Optimisation of short/medium haul fleet : Increase number of seats per aircraft by 5% Additional measures! Accelerate the phase out of B747-200! Utilise financial tools will add flexibility in fleet incorporation! Optimisation of A 340-300. Change of crew rest zone -60-
Personnel Productivity 65-75 MM/ Productivity improvement and reduction of unit costs Director Plan targets:! Ground Staff Cost/ASK: 10-13%! Pilots Cost/Block Hour: 4-8%! Flight attendants Cost/Block Hour : 10-15% Some measures:! Reduction of flight attendants for short and medium flights! Reorganisation of regional offices! Crew Multilicences -61-
Commercial and Distribution Costs 100-110 MM/ Reduction in distribution costs! New role of Travel Agencies! New role of direct channels! Increase corporate agreements under management fee! Implement program for small companies -62-
Reduction of Basic Travel Agencies Commissions in Spain 7,0% 6,0% 5,0% 4,0% 3,0% 2,0% 1,0% 0,0% 6,5% 3% 2% 1,5% 1% 2003 H1 2004 H2 2004 H1 2005 H2 2005-63-
New Customer Service 40-50 MM/! CRM implementation! Improved on-board service in business class! Pay for meal service in medium/short haul tourist class -64-
New on Board Service in Medium Haul Tourist Class 200 175 100% 39% 14 % 47% 150 Mill. 125 100 75 50 25 0 2003 E LONG HAUL SHORT AND MEDIUM HAUL BUSINESS SHORT AND MEDIUM HAUL TOURIST 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 75% TOURIST 2003 E REDUCTION TOURIST -65-
Other Costs 110-120 MM/ Improvement in maintenance! Improve productivity! New Fleet! Purchasing policy! Increase third party revenues Reduction in other costs! Reduction in global purchasing costs! Overhead reduction -66-
Reducing Costs Asset utilisation 35-45 Impact in 2005 MM/ Euro Director Plan Personnel costs 65-75 Commercial costs 100-110 Service on board 40-50 Other costs 110-120 350-400 Note: Targets of cost reductions over base case 2005-67-
Updating Our Plan - Accelerating Projects New implementation date Reduction of travel agencies commissions January 2004 Revision of the new Maintenance program impact 2003 New on board service model July 2003 Restructuring of foreign offices 2003-2005 Improvement of ground and flight staff productivity 2004-2005 -68-
Summary
Iberia Net Results (Million ) 400 300 200 100 0 21,2 89,6 318,7 153,1 201,2 50,2 159,8-100 -200-300 -400-500 -268,2 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02-70-
Profitability Evolution 900 20 800 18 700 16 EBITDAR (million ) 600 500 400 300 14 12 10 8 6 % EBITDAR Margin 200 4 100 2 0 0 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 EBITDAR GENERATED % EBITDAR Margin -71-
Strong Balance Sheet 340 Net Financial Debt (Euro Mill.) -144-331 Strong Cash Position September 2003 1,170 MM/ Euro -707 1999 2000 2001 2002-72-
Vision of the Director Plan! Maintain our leadership position in the domestic and Europe-Latin America market Enhancing business class and maintaining connecting traffic Maintain the leadership in profitability among the European airlines! Develop competitive service and prices in Domestic and European point-to-point routes Redefining the service model in tourist class! Maintain a competitive cost base even with Low Cost Carriers Shareholder Value Creation! Maximise the value of the different airline related businesses -73-
Iberia, a Consistent Project! Seven consecutive years of of profits! Third Director Plan in in place! An experienced Management Team leading the company since 1996-74-
Our Objectives Remain Unchanged Unit Cost Director Plan 2005/02 8-10% Review 2005/02 10-12% EBITDAR margin ~ 19% ROE ~ 15% -75-