IAG has reported a fourth quarter net profit of €232 million on a year-over-year increase in revenue of 80.7 percent to €6.39 billion. For the full year, the Group reported a net profit of €431 million on revenue of €23 billion, compared to revenue of €8.46 billion in FY2021.
On Friday (February 24, 2023), the International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) reported their fourth quarter and full year financial results for the period ending December 31, 2022. The Group reported a fourth quarter net profit of €232 million on a 80.7 percent increase in revenue versus Q4 2021 to €6.39 billion. For the full year, IAG reported a net profit of €431 million or 5.6 euro cents per share on an increase in revenue to €23 billion, compared to €8.46 billion for FY2021. At December 31, 2022, the company had liquidity totaling €14.0 billion, including cash, cash equivalents, interest-bearing deposits, and committed undrawn general and aircraft-specific credit facilities. IAG has further announced today that they have agreed to fully acquire Air Europa from Globalia.
In Friday’s announcement, IAG’s Chief Executive Officer, Luis Gallego, said,
“2022 was a year of strong recovery, driven by sustained leisure demand and markets reopening. At this point of the year we continue to see robust forward-bookings, while also remaining conscious of global macro-economic uncertainties. We are transforming our businesses, with the intention of returning IAG to pre-COVID levels of profit within the next few years, through major initiatives to improve customer experience and operational performance. Our unique group structure allows us to maximise revenue and cost synergies, and invest capital to achieve strong returns, whilst continuing progress towards net zero by 2050.
“With the acquisition of Air Europa now agreed but subject to regulatory and other approvals which could take around 18 months, we are intending to welcome another leading airline to the Group. This acquisition will enable us to grow Madrid as a hub, offering a gateway to Latin America and beyond, with benefits for customers, employees and shareholders. I would like to thank the teams across IAG for their exceptionally hard work in addressing the challenges of ramping up the operation throughout the year.”
IAG's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results - Courtesy IAG
During 2022, the Group took delivery of 27 modern fuel-efficient aircraft and refreshed 59 widebody aircraft with next generation cabin products for British Airways and Iberia. IAG also ordered 109 new single-aisle aircraft in 2022, which will deliver a 20 percent reduction in fuel burn versus the aircraft they will replace. In March 2022, British Airways also launched their new short-haul Gatwick-based subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, offering service to 35 destinations under the British Airways brand.
All four IAG airlines returned to profitability for 2022. Relative to 2019 levels, British Airways operated the lowest passenger capacity with available seat kilometers (ASKs) at 70.3 percent, while Aer Lingus operated at 86.8 percent capacity versus 2019, Iberia at 87.1 percent, and Vueling at 98.2 percent. Compared to 2019, Iberia and Vueling saw the greatest return to profit.
In a separate press release today (Friday, February 24, 2023), IAG further announced that they have agreed with Globalia to acquire the remaining 80 percent of shares in Air Europa for €400 million, including €200 million at closing, comprised of €100 million in IAG ordinary shares and €100 million in cash, followed by €100 million in cash on the first and second anniversaries of closing. The agreement remains subject to regulatory and other approvals, which is expected to take approximately 18 months. Upon completion, the Air Europa brand will be retained under Iberia management, and IAG will transform their Madrid hub to compete with Europe’s largest hubs.
Source: International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG)