• Adjusted Net Income of $30.7 Million, $1.23 per Share
  • Reported Net Loss of $12.8 Million, $0.51 per Share, Reflects Refinancing of Higher-Cost Debt
  • Repurchased 1.7% of Shares Outstanding in the Third Quarter
  • Reiterating Strong Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Outlooks

PURCHASE, N.Y., Nov. 05, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:AAWW) today announced adjusted net income attributable to common stockholders of $30.7 million, or $1.23 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2015, compared with $27.5 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2014. 

On a reported basis, results reflected a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $12.8 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2015 compared with net income attributable to common stockholders of $27.6 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, in the year-ago period. Reported results in the third quarter of 2015 were primarily due to a charge on the early extinguishment of debt following the refinancing of higher-cost debt with proceeds from lower-cost debt. In addition to reducing the company’s cost of debt, the refinancing delivers significant increases in cash flows, is immediately accretive to adjusted earnings per share, and unencumbers five of our 747-400F aircraft, which adds flexibility to our fleet.   

Free cash flow of $82.5 million in the third quarter of 2015 compared favorably with $54.5 million in the third quarter of 2014.

“Both our third-quarter results and our outlook highlight the positive impact of the initiatives we have undertaken to enhance our business mix and our ability to leverage the scale and efficiencies in our operations,” said William J. Flynn, President and Chief Executive Officer.

“Earnings in ACMI during the quarter were complemented by a sharp improvement in Charter contribution and the underlying strength of our Dry Leasing business. Charter results were driven by an improvement in yields excluding fuel and higher aircraft utilization, both of which are a product of our diversified global network, quality of service, and capability to meet the needs of a wide variety of commercial customers.   

“With a superior fleet and global network, we are prepared for a solid peak season and pick up in market yields as year-end airfreight demand and e-commerce growth unfold. We also anticipate a typical sequential increase in earnings in the fourth quarter. Consistent with our prior outlook, we expect adjusted fully diluted earnings per share of slightly over $1.50 in the period.”

Mr. Flynn added: “Reflecting our commitment to shareholder value, we acquired 1.7% of our outstanding common stock through our share repurchase program during the third quarter and have bought back more than 10% of our outstanding shares over the past three years. Our capital allocation strategy is dedicated to creating, enhancing and returning value to our shareholders, both through business growth and returns of capital.”

Adjusted earnings in the third quarter of 2015 excluded a loss of $1.77 per diluted share on the early extinguishment of debt and a gain on investments of $0.34 per diluted share, both in connection with the refinancing of higher-cost debt with lower-cost debt; a special charge of $0.20 per diluted share in connection with the early termination of high-rate operating leases for two engines; and net expenses of $0.12 per share related to other matters.  

Third-Quarter Results

ACMI revenues and volumes during the third quarter benefited from an increase in the number of segment aircraft compared with the third quarter of 2014. Revenue growth during the quarter, however, was partially offset by a lower blended average rate per block hour reflecting the mix impact of increases in 747-400F and CMI flying. Lower segment contribution was primarily due to higher crew training costs associated with our fleet growth initiatives and higher maintenance expense. These were partially offset by a reduction in aircraft ownership costs following the refinancing of higher-cost debt related to several of our 747-400F aircraft.

In Charter, lower revenues were primarily driven by the impact of lower fuel prices partially offset by an improvement in yields excluding fuel. Lower volumes were primarily due to the redeployment of aircraft to ACMI service. Segment contribution benefited from the improvement in yields excluding fuel; higher aircraft utilization; a reduction in heavy maintenance expense; and a reduction in aircraft ownership costs following the refinancing of higher-cost debt related to our 747-400F aircraft.    

Dry Leasing revenue and contribution reflected a reduction in the number of segment aircraft following the sale of a 737-800 passenger aircraft in the first quarter of 2015.

Reported results for the third quarter of 2015 included an effective income tax rate benefit of 49.3%, reflecting the favorable resolution of an IRS exam and our continued reinvestment of the net earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries outside of the U.S.   

Nine-Month Results

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, adjusted net income attributable to common stockholders of $85.9 million, or $3.44 per diluted share, compared favorably with $54.6 million, or $2.17 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

On a reported basis, nine-month 2015 net income attributable to common stockholders totaled $44.9 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, compared with $65.1 million, or $2.59 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2014.

Free cash flow totaled $231.3 million in the first nine months of 2015 compared with $150.6 million in the first nine months of 2014.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At September 30, 2015, our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments totaled $389.6 million, compared with $330.7 million at December 31, 2014.

The change in position reflected net cash of $265.8 million provided by operating activities; net cash of $6.2 million used for investing activities; and net cash of $181.5 million used for financing activities, which included $334.5 million of debt payments.

Also during the third quarter, we repurchased 425,154 shares of our common stock for $20.0 million, or 1.7% of our outstanding common stock at June 30, 2015.

Future repurchases under our remaining $25.0 million authority may be made at our discretion, and the actual timing, form and amount will depend on company and market conditions.

Refinancing of Higher-Cost Debt

During the third quarter of 2015, we used approximately $113 million of the net proceeds from our June 2015 issuance of $224.5 million of convertible senior notes at 2.25% to retire higher-rate Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETCs) related to five of our 747-400F aircraft. The EETCs had a weighted average cash coupon of 8.1%.

Subsequent to the close of the third quarter, we refinanced the loans for two of the original 747-8Fs delivered to us in 2011 and reduced the interest rate from 6.37% to 3.53%. 

Outlook

We are encouraged by our strong performance in the first nine months of 2015, expect significant growth in adjusted diluted earnings per share this year, and are confident about our business as we look to 2016.

We expect airfreight to grow at a reasonable rate in 2015 despite tougher year-over-year monthly industry data comparisons in recent months. We anticipate solid peak-season volumes and yields driven by end-of-the-year airfreight demand, supported by continued e-commerce growth. And we expect the demand we are seeing for our aircraft and services to continue next year.  

As a result, we anticipate adjusted fully diluted earnings per share of slightly more than $1.50 in the fourth quarter, which excludes the cost of refinancing debt and noncash expenses and income.

For the full year, we continue to expect that block-hour volumes will increase approximately 10% compared with 2014, including the impact of the 747-8 freighter scheduled to be delivered to us this month. More than 70% of our total block hours should be in ACMI and the balance in Charter. Our outlook reflects our market leadership in ACMI, our strong presence in the global charter market, and military demand that has stabilized at higher levels compared with 2014.

In Dry Leasing, our portfolio is expected to include two 767 passenger aircraft being converted to freighter configuration. Following their conversion, which is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of this year and the first quarter of 2016, the aircraft will be leased to DHL Express on a long-term basis. Similar to the dry leases, we expect to begin CMI flying of the two aircraft during the fourth quarter of 2015 and first quarter of 2016.  

Given the flying levels that we anticipate, we continue to expect that aircraft maintenance expense in 2015 should total approximately $190 million. In addition, depreciation should be approximately $130 million. Core capital expenditures, excluding aircraft and engine purchases, are expected to total approximately $45 million, mainly for spare parts for our fleet. Expenditures for additional aircraft and engines, including our new 747-8F, should total approximately $225 million.

Mr. Flynn concluded: “We are looking forward to a strong finish to a strong year in 2015. We are confident about 2016. We are going into next year with a stronger fleet, stronger balance sheet, and a great portfolio of customers.”

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call to discuss Atlas Air Worldwide’s third-quarter 2015 financial and operating results at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 5, 2015.

Interested parties are invited to listen to the call live over the Internet at www.atlasair.com (click on “Investor Information,” click on “Presentations” and on the link to the third-quarter call) or at the following Web address:

http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/p8bomaq9    

For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay will be available on the above Web sites following the call. A replay will also be available through November 12 by dialing (855) 859-2056 (domestic) and (404) 537-3406 (international) and using Access Code 63978999#.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we present certain non-GAAP financial measures to assist in the evaluation of our business performance. These non-GAAP measures include EBITDAR, as adjusted; EBITDA, as adjusted; Direct Contribution; Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders; Adjusted Diluted EPS; and Free Cash Flow, which exclude certain items. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing the performance of the Company’s ongoing operations and in planning and forecasting future periods. We believe that these adjusted measures provide meaningful information to assist investors and analysts in understanding our financial results and assessing our prospects for future performance.

About Atlas Air Worldwide:

Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services. It is the parent company of Atlas Air, Inc. (Atlas) and Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc. (Titan), and is the majority shareholder of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. (Polar). Through Atlas and Polar, Atlas Air Worldwide operates the world’s largest fleet of Boeing 747 freighter aircraft.

Atlas, Titan and Polar offer a range of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services that include ACMI service – in which customers receive an aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance on a long-term basis; CMI service, for customers that provide their own aircraft; express network and airport-to-airport cargo service; cargo and passenger charters; and dry leasing of aircraft and engines.

Atlas Air Worldwide’s press releases, SEC filings and other information can be accessed through the Company’s home page, www.atlasair.com.

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that reflect Atlas Air Worldwide’s current views with respect to certain current and future events and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are and will be, as the case may be, subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating to the operations and business environments of Atlas Air Worldwide and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “companies”) that may cause the actual results of the companies to be materially different from any future results, express or implied, in such forward-looking statements. 

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:  the ability of the companies to operate pursuant to the terms of their financing facilities; the ability of the companies to obtain and maintain normal terms with vendors and service providers; the companies’ ability to maintain contracts that are critical to their operations; the ability of the companies to fund and execute their business plan; the ability of the companies to attract, motivate and/or retain key executives and associates; the ability of the companies to attract and retain customers; the continued availability of our wide-body aircraft; demand for cargo services in the markets in which the companies operate; economic conditions; the effects of any hostilities or act of war (in the Middle East or elsewhere) or any terrorist attack; labor costs and relations; financing costs; the cost and availability of war risk insurance; our ability to maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting; aviation fuel costs; security-related costs; competitive pressures on pricing (especially from lower-cost competitors); volatility in the international currency markets; weather conditions; government legislation and regulation; consumer perceptions of the companies’ products and services; anticipated and future litigation; and other risks and uncertainties set forth from time to time in Atlas Air Worldwide’s reports to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

For additional information, we refer you to the risk factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Form 10-Q filed by Atlas Air Worldwide with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other factors and assumptions not identified above may also affect the forward-looking statements, and these other factors and assumptions may also cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed.

Except as stated in this release, Atlas Air Worldwide is not providing guidance or estimates regarding its anticipated business and financial performance for 2015 or thereafter. 

Atlas Air Worldwide assumes no obligation to update such statements contained in this release to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such estimates other than as required by law.

      
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
      
   For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
   September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014
              
Operating Revenue           
 ACMI$ 197,020  $ 184,068  $ 575,322  $ 568,929 
 Charter  225,068    252,855    680,642    655,462 
 Dry Leasing  23,915    25,411    83,235    75,611 
 Other  3,901    3,467    11,383    10,331 
 Total Operating Revenue$ 449,904  $ 465,801  $ 1,350,582  $ 1,310,333 
              
Operating Expenses           
 Aircraft fuel  87,330    115,690    262,156    301,276 
 Salaries, wages and benefits  86,434    78,834    262,069    229,637 
 Maintenance, materials and repairs  41,899    35,084    142,169    144,516 
 Aircraft rent  36,811    34,183    107,883    104,419 
 Depreciation and amortization  32,787    29,865    96,753    88,401 
 Travel  27,555    21,642    72,198    57,698 
 Navigation fees, landing fees and other 
  rent
  25,413    35,336    71,582    93,368 
 Passenger and ground handling services  20,504    24,876    61,820    66,106 
 Loss on disposal of aircraft  208    -    1,531    14,679 
 Special charge  7,674    90    7,605    9,567 
 Other  34,294    29,212    97,567    84,890 
 Total Operating Expenses  400,909    404,812    1,183,333    1,194,557 
              
 Operating Income  48,995    60,989    167,249    115,776 
              
Non-operating Expenses (Income)            
 Interest income  (2,040)   (4,588)   (10,953)   (14,034)
 Interest expense  22,110    25,960    71,691    78,777 
 Capitalized interest  (556)   (44)   (759)   (423)
 Loss on early extinguishment of debt  66,729    -    66,729    - 
 Gain on investments  (13,439)   -    (13,439)   - 
 Other expense (income), net  1,364    767    1,755    831 
 Total Non-operating Expenses  74,168    22,095    115,024    65,151 
              
             
 Income (loss) before income taxes  (25,173)   38,894    52,225    50,625 
 Income tax expense (benefit)  (12,419)   11,318    7,357    (9,958)
              
Net Income (Loss)  (12,754)   27,576    44,868    60,583 
 Less:  Net income (loss) attributable           
 to noncontrolling interests  -    -    -    (4,530)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
                   
   Common Stockholders
$ (12,754) $ 27,576  $ 44,868  $ 65,113 
              
Earnings per share:           
 Basic$ (0.51) $ 1.10  $ 1.81  $ 2.59 
              
 Diluted$ (0.51) $ 1.10  $ 1.80  $ 2.59 
              
Weighted average shares:           
 Basic  24,798    24,983    24,771    25,106 
              
 Diluted  24,798    25,064    24,947    25,164 
                     


       
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
 Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
       
    September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014
Assets     
Current Assets     
 Cash and cash equivalents$  376,695  $  298,601 
 Short-term investments   1,866     17,802 
 Restricted cash   11,085     14,281 
 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,163 and $1,658, respectively   169,676     162,092 
 Prepaid maintenance   6,398     20,806 
 Deferred taxes   41,669     40,923 
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets   29,017     51,599 
 Total current assets   636,406     606,104 
Property and Equipment     
 Flight equipment   3,520,413     3,448,791 
 Ground equipment   57,522     51,418 
 Less:  accumulated depreciation    (425,504)   (348,036)
 Purchase deposits for flight equipment    54,548     20,054 
 Property and equipment, net   3,206,979     3,172,227 
Other Assets     
 Long-term investments and accrued interest   44,052     120,478 
 Deposits and other assets   80,208     80,258 
 Intangible assets, net   60,694     67,410 
Total Assets$  4,028,339  $  4,046,477 
         
Liabilities and Equity     
Current Liabilities     
 Accounts payable$  60,338  $  42,864 
 Accrued liabilities   257,954     251,594 
 Current portion of long-term debt1,2   152,421     181,202 
 Total current liabilities   470,713     475,660 
Other Liabilities     
 Long-term debt1,2   1,642,424     1,736,739 
 Deferred taxes   358,259     350,868 
 Other liabilities   69,402     65,415 
 Total other liabilities   2,070,085     2,153,022 
 Commitments and contingencies     
Equity     
 Stockholders’ Equity     
 Preferred stock, $1 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued  ―    ― 
 Common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 28,946,645 and     
 28,561,160 shares issued, 24,631,001 and 24,807,718, shares outstanding     
 (net of treasury stock), as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively   290     286 
 Additional paid-in-capital   623,554     573,133 
 Treasury stock, at cost; 4,315,644 and 3,753,442 shares, respectively    (171,715)   (145,322)
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss    (8,726)   (9,572)
 Retained earnings   1,044,138     999,270 
 Total equity   1,487,541     1,417,795 
Total Liabilities and Equity$  4,028,339  $  4,046,477 
          

1 Balance sheet debt at September 30, 2015 totaled $1,794.8 million, including the impact of $51.0 million of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs of $53.1 million.

The face value of our debt at September 30, 2015 totaled $1,898.9 million, compared with $2,009.0 million on December 31, 2014.

    
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
    
    For the Nine Months Ended
   September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014
        
Operating Activities:      
Net Income   44,868    60,583 
Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
 Depreciation and amortization   110,872    101,493 
 Accretion of debt securities discount   (4,316)   (6,022)
 Provision for allowance for doubtful accounts   61    420 
 Special charge, net of cash payment   6,589    6,484 
 Loss on early extinguishment of debt   66,729   
 Loss on disposal of aircraft   1,531    14,679 
 Deferred taxes   6,417    (10,282)
 Stock-based compensation expense   14,481    9,769 
Changes in:      
 Accounts receivable   (4,920)   (27,147)
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets   24,311    36,931 
 Deposits and other assets   666    (5,978)
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (1,440)   (12,402)
Net cash provided by operating activities   265,849    168,528 
        
Investing Activities:      
 Capital expenditures   (33,835)   (17,509)
 Purchase deposits and payments for flight equipment   (77,502)   (502,782)
 Changes in restricted cash   3,196    (7,072)
 Proceeds from investments   76,752    2,886 
 Proceeds from disposal of aircraft   25,166   
Net cash used for investing activities   (6,223)   (524,477)
        
Financing Activities:      
 Proceeds from debt issuance   224,500    572,552 
 Customer maintenance reserves received   12,250    12,950 
 Customer maintenance reserves paid   (1,752)  
 Proceeds from sale of warrants   36,290   
 Payments for convertible note hedges   (52,903)  
 Proceeds from stock option exercises   1,193   
 Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation expense   588   
 Payment of debt issuance costs   (6,804)   (17,117)
 Purchase of treasury stock   (26,393)   (19,479)
 Payment of debt extinguishment costs   (34,014)  
 Payments of debt   (334,487)   (252,549)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities   (181,532)   296,357 
        
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   78,094    (59,592)
        
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period   298,601    321,816 
        
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period $ 376,695  $ 262,224 
 

Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:
      
Acquisition of flight and ground equipment included in Accounts payable
and Accrued liabilities
 $ 18,321  $ 29,087 
Disposition of aircraft included in Accounts receivable $ $ 5,072 
         


       
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Direct Contribution
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
       
  For the Three Months Ended   For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014
Operating Revenue:               
ACMI$ 197,020   $ 184,068   $ 575,322   $ 568,929  
Charter  225,068     252,855     680,642     655,462  
Dry Leasing  23,915     25,411     83,235     75,611  
Other  3,901     3,467     11,383     10,331  
Total Operating Revenue$ 449,904   $ 465,801   $ 1,350,582   $ 1,310,333  
Direct Contribution:               
ACMI$ 46,991   $ 54,974   $ 138,051   $ 145,107  
Charter  29,496     16,299     84,974     20,306  
Dry Leasing  7,673     8,721     34,092     25,630  
Total Direct Contribution $ 84,160   $ 79,994   $ 257,117   $ 191,043  
                
Add back (subtract):               
Unallocated income and expenses, net1  (48,161)    (41,010)    (142,466)    (116,172) 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt  (66,729)    -     (66,729)    -  
Gain on investments  13,439     -     13,439     -  
Special charge  (7,674)    (90)    (7,605)    (9,567) 
Loss on disposal of aircraft  (208)    -     (1,531)    (14,679) 
Income (loss) before Income Taxes  (25,173)    38,894     52,225     50,625  
                
Add back (subtract):               
Interest income  (2,040)    (4,588)    (10,953)    (14,034) 
Interest expense  22,110     25,960     71,691     78,777  
Capitalized interest  (556)    (44)    (759)    (423) 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt  66,729     -     66,729     -  
Gain on investments  (13,439)    -     (13,439)    -  
Other expense (income), net  1,364     767     1,755     831  
Operating Income$ 48,995   $ 60,989   $ 167,249   $ 115,776  
                        

Atlas Air Worldwide uses an economic performance metric, Direct Contribution, to show the profitability of each of its segments after allocation of direct ownership costs. Atlas Air Worldwide currently has the following reportable segments: ACMI, Charter, and Dry Leasing. Each segment has different operating and economic characteristics, which are separately reviewed by our chief operating decision maker.

Direct Contribution consists of income (loss) before taxes, excluding special charges, nonrecurring items, gains (losses) on the sale of aircraft, and unallocated fixed costs.

Direct costs include crew costs, maintenance costs, fuel, ground operations, sales costs, aircraft rent, interest expense related to aircraft debt and aircraft depreciation.

Unallocated income and expenses include corporate overhead, non-aircraft depreciation, unallocated interest expense and income, foreign exchange gains and losses, other revenue and other non-operating costs, including unusual items and certain noncash income and expenses.

1 During the first quarter of 2015, we revised the methodology for allocating certain unallocated expenses to our segments. Prior period information has been adjusted consistently to reflect this change.

 
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Measures
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
   
  For the Three Months Ended
   September 30, 2015  September 30, 2014 Percent Change
         
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders $ (12,754) $ 27,576   (146.3%)
After-tax impact from:        
  Noncash expenses and income, net1   1,720    26   
  Gain on investments   (8,596)   -   
  Loss on early extinguishment of debt   44,297    -   
  Loss on disposal of aircraft   133    -   
  Special charge2   4,908    (135)  
  Accrual for legal matters and U.S. class action professional fees   984    -   
Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders $ 30,692  $ 27,467   11.7%
         
Diluted EPS $ (0.51) $ 1.10   (146.4%)
After-tax impact from:        
  Noncash expenses and income, net1   0.07    -   
  Gain on investments   (0.34)   -   
  Loss on early extinguishment of debt   1.77    -   
  Loss on disposal of aircraft   0.01    -   
  Special charge2   0.20    (0.01)  
  Accrual for legal matters and U.S. class action professional fees   0.04    -   
Adjusted Diluted EPS $ 1.233  $ 1.103   11.8%
         
  For the Nine Months Ended
   September 30, 2015  September 30, 2014 Percent Change
         
Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders $ 44,868  $ 65,113   (31.1%)
After-tax impact from:        
  Noncash expenses and income, net1   2,418    (144)  
  ETI tax benefit   (4,008)   (24,013)  
  Gain on investments   (8,596)   -   
  Loss on early extinguishment of debt   44,297    -   
  Loss on disposal of aircraft   1,090    9,389   
  Special charge2   4,817    3,905   
  Accrual for legal matters and U.S. class action professional fees   984    300   
Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders $ 85,870  $ 54,550   57.4%
         
Diluted EPS $ 1.80  $ 2.59   (30.5%)
After-tax impact from:        
  Noncash expenses and income, net1   0.10    (0.01)  
  ETI tax benefit   (0.16)   (0.95)  
  Gain on investments   (0.34)   -   
  Loss on early extinguishment of debt   1.78    -   
  Loss on disposal of aircraft   0.04    0.37   
  Special charge2   0.19    0.16   
  Accrual for legal matters and U.S. class action professional fees   0.04    0.01   
Adjusted Diluted EPS $ 3.443  $ 2.17   58.5%
         

1 Noncash expenses and income, net in 2015 primarily relates to amortization of the debt discount on the Convertible Notes.
2 Included in Special charge in 2015 were costs related to the early termination of high-rate operating leases for two engines. Included in Special charge in 2014 were employee termination benefits, a loan reserve and tax adjustments related to GSS, and adjustments to lease termination costs for two 747-400BCFs.
3 Items may not sum due to rounding.

 
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Measures
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
  For the Three Months Ended
      September 30,
2015
 September 30,
2014
         
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities    $94,752$61,402
Less:        
Capital expenditures     11,718 6,856
Capitalized interest     556 44
Free Cash Flow1    $82,478$54,502
         
         
  For the Nine Months Ended
      September 30,
2015
 September 30,
2014
         
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities    $265,849$168,528
Less:        
Capital expenditures     33,835 17,509
Capitalized interest     759 423
Free Cash Flow1    $231,255$150,596
         

1 Free Cash Flow = Cash Flows from Operations minus Base Capital Expenditures and Capitalized Interest.
   Base Capital Expenditures excludes purchases of aircraft. 

       
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Measures
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
       
  For the Three Months Ended   For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014
                
Income (loss) before income taxes$ (25,173)  $38,894  $ 52,225   $ 50,625  
Noncash interest expenses and
  income, net
  1,835    39    2,662     (225) 
Loss on disposal of aircraft  208    -    1,531     14,679  
Special charge1  7,674    90    7,605     9,567  
Accrual for legal matters and U.S. 
  class action professional fees
  1,539    -    1,539     469  
Loss on early extinguishment of
  debt
  66,729    -    66,729     -  
Gain on investments  (13,439)   -    (13,439)    -  
                
Adjusted pretax income  39,373    39,023    118,852     75,115  
                
Interest (income) expense, net2  18,276    21,886    59,106     66,335  
Other non-operating expenses
  (income)
  1,364    767    1,755     831  
                
Adjusted operating income   59,013    61,676    179,713     142,281  
                
Depreciation and amortization  32,787    29,865    96,753     88,401  
                
EBITDA, as adjusted3  91,800    91,541    276,466     230,682  
                
Aircraft rent  36,214    33,586    106,094     102,629  
                
EBITDAR, as adjusted4$ 128,014   $125,127  $ 382,560   $ 333,311  
                      

1  Included in Special charge in 2015 were costs related to the early termination of high-rate operating leases for two engines. Included in Special charge in 2014 were employee termination benefits, a loan reserve and tax adjustments related to GSS, and adjustments to lease termination costs for two 747-400BCFs.

2  Reflects impact of noncash expenses and income related convertible notes, debt and investments.

3 Adjusted EBITDA: Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, noncash interest expenses and income, net, loss on disposal of aircraft, special charge, accrual for legal matters, loss on early extinguishment of debt, and gain on investments, as applicable.

4 Adjusted EBITDAR: Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, aircraft rent expense, noncash interest expenses and income, net, loss on disposal of aircraft, special charge, accrual for legal matters, loss on early extinguishment of debt, and gain on investments, as applicable.



        
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Operating Statistics and Traffic Results
(Unaudited)
        
   For the Three Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended 
      September 30,   Increase/  September 30, Increase/
    2015 2014  (Decrease)  2015  2014  (Decrease)
                
Block Hours             
 ACMI 32,072 28,096  3,976   92,490 83,770  8,720 
 Charter             
 Cargo 8,564 8,675  (111)  26,047 22,145  3,902 
 Passenger 3,767 4,007  (240)  11,247 10,210  1,037 
 Other 506 261  245   1,140 796  344 
 Total Block Hours 44,909 41,039  3,870   130,924 116,921  14,003 
                
Revenue Per Block Hour             
 ACMI$6,143$6,551$ (408) $6,220$6,792$ (572)
 Charter 18,252 19,938  (1,686)  18,251 20,258  (2,007)
 Cargo 17,762 19,860  (2,098)  17,736 20,036  (2,300)
 Passenger 19,366 20,107  (741)  19,443 20,741  (1,298)
                
Average Utilization (block
  hours per day)
             
 ACMI1 9.1 9.6  (0.5)  9.3 9.4  (0.1)
 Charter             
 Cargo 9.5 9.2  0.3   9.6 8.4  1.2 
 Passenger 9.5 9.5  -   8.8 8.0  0.8 
 All Operating Aircraft1,2 9.3 9.5  (0.2)  9.4 9.1  0.3 
                
Charter             
 Fuel             
  Average fuel cost per
  gallon
$2.38$3.17$ (0.79) $2.40$3.19$ (0.79)
  Fuel gallons consumed
  (000s)
 36,649 36,483  166   109,344 94,342  15,002 
                

ACMI and All Operating Aircraft averages in the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 reflect the impact of increases in the number of CMI aircraft and amount of CMI flying compared with the same periods of 2014.

Average of All Operating Aircraft excludes Dry Leasing aircraft, which do not contribute to block-hour volumes.

 
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Operating Statistics and Traffic Results
(Unaudited)
 
   For the Three Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended 
    September 30, Increase/  September 30, Increase/
    2015  2014  (Decrease)  2015  2014  (Decrease)
Segment Operating Fleet (average aircraft equivalents during the period)              
 ACMI1             
 747-8F Cargo 9.0 8.4  0.6   8.9 8.5  0.4 
 747-400 Cargo 12.8 11.1  1.7   12.1 11.8  0.3 
 747-400 Dreamlifter 2.9 3.0  (0.1)  3.0 3.1  (0.1)
 767-300 Cargo 2.0 2.0  -   2.0 2.0  - 
 767-200 Cargo 9.0 5.0  4.0   8.1 5.0  3.1 
 747-400 Passenger 1.5 1.3  0.2   1.2 1.1  0.1 
 767-200 Passenger 1.0 1.0  -   1.0 1.0  - 
 767-300 Passenger - 0.1  (0.1)  - -  - 
 Total 38.2 31.9  6.3   36.3 32.5  3.8 
 Charter             
 747-8F Cargo - 0.5  (0.5)  0.1 0.5  (0.4)
 747-400 Cargo 9.8 9.8  -   9.8 9.2  0.6 
 747-400 Passenger 1.4 1.6  (0.2)  1.8 1.8  - 
 767-300 Passenger 2.9 3.0  (0.1)  2.9 2.9  - 
 Total 14.1 14.9  (0.8)  14.6 14.4  0.2 
 Dry Leasing             
 777-200 Cargo 6.0 6.0  -   6.0 5.9  0.1 
 757-200 Cargo 1.0 1.0  -   1.0 1.0  - 
 737-300 Cargo 1.0 1.0  -   1.0 1.0  - 
 737-800 Passenger 1.0 2.0  (1.0)  1.2 2.0  (0.8)
 Total 9.0 10.0  (1.0)  9.2 9.9  (0.7)
 Total Operating Aircraft 61.3 56.8  4.5   60.1 56.8  3.3 
                
                
 Out of Service2 - 1.0  (1.0)  0.6 1.0  (0.4)
                   

1 ACMI average fleet excludes spare aircraft provided by CMI customers.

2 Out-of-service aircraft were temporarily parked during the period and are completely unencumbered.

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