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AEGEAN continued its growth trajectory, delivering solid performance in the seasonally weakest first quarter of 2025.
The company’s first quarter financial results validate its commitment to winter capacity growth aimed at gradually smoothing the high seasonality of the Greek market.The company offered 11% higher capacity reaching 4,1 bil. ASKs. Total passenger traffic amounted to 3,1 mil. passengers, an 8% increase compared to 2024, while international traffic rose by 12%. Load factor stood at 80,6%.
Revenue reached €306,0 mil., 14% higher than Q1-24. Solid demand contributed to the improvement of EBITDA, which reached €43,8 mil., up by 32%, representing the highest first-quarter EBITDA performance in AEGEAN’s history.
The operational improvement was also reflected at EBIT level, with losses reduced to €2,6 mil. from €7,2 mil. in the first quarter of 2024. Net losses after tax significantly narrowed to €6,6 mil., compared to €21,0 million in 2024. Beyond the improvement in operating profitability, the first quarter also benefited from positive valuation impact on aircraft leases liabilities due to the delta in the eurodollar exchange rate.
AEGEAN maintained strong liquidity, with cash equivalents and other financial investments amounting to €796,1 million as of March 31, 2025, including the acquisition of a new A320neo aircraft, which was financed entirely with own funds in March 2025.
Mr. Dimitris Gerogiannis, AEGEAN’s CEO, commented:
“The first quarter 2025 results validate AEGEAN’s strategy and growth momentum. We strengthened our passenger traffic, especially in international routes and boosted our network by adding more frequencies in winter for the second consecutive year to selected destinations. Operating results improved with AEGEAN recording the highest EBITDA performance in its history, with seasonal losses substantially narrowing during the seasonally weakest quarter of the year.
The continued recovery in local demand, along with the gradual extension of the tourist season—particularly in Athens and Thessaloniki—enable us to operate with improved intensity over a gradually expanding period. Investing in the winter is costly and requires time to mature but remains essential for AEGEAN and the broader Greek economy.
We remain committed to our fleet investment, with 6 aircraft deliveries scheduled within 2025 in total, including 3 Airbus A321neo, 2 Airbus A320neo and one (1) brand-new ATR 72-600. At the same time, we are expanding our network with new routes, further enhancing connectivity and strengthening our presence in strategic destinations.”
For 2025, AEGEAN will offer 21,2 million seats, 1,5 million more than in 2024.
Financial Results and Operating Metrics for the First Quarter of 2025
(in € mil.) | First Quarter 2024 | First Quarter 2025 | % change |
Revenue | 268,8 | 306,0 | 14% |
EBITDA | 33,2 | 43,8 | 32% |
EBIT | (7,2) | (2,6) | - |
Pre-tax Profit/(Loss) | (26,3) | (7,5) | - |
Net Profit/(Loss) | (21,0) | (6,6) | - |
First Quarter 2024 | First Quarter 2025 | % change | |
Total Passengers (‘000) | 2.856 | 3.093 | 8% |
RPKs (in mil.) | 3.056 | 3.343 | 9% |
ASKs (in mil.) | 3.751 | 4.160 | 11% |
Load factor - Scheduled services (RPK/ASK) | 81,7% | 80,6% | -1,1pp |
Presentation of the key financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2024 and 2025, in comparison with the corresponding results for the same period in 2019.
First Quarter 2019 | First Quarter 2024 | First Quarter 2025 | |
Revenue (in € mil.) | 172,0 | 268,8 | 306,0 |
as a % of ‘19 | 100% | 156% | 178% |
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EBITDA (in € mil.) | -8,5 | 33,2 | 43,8 |
EBIT (in € mil.) | -43,8 | -7,2 | -2,6 |
as a % of ‘19 |
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ASKs | 100% | 124% | 138% |
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Net Debt Analysis
(in € mil.) | 31.12.2024 | 31.03.2025 |
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Cash and cash equivalents and financial assets | 769,1 | 796,1 |
Borrowings | 383,6 | 379,3 |
Lease Liabilities | 1.047,6 | 1.010,7 |
Net Debt | 662,2 | 593,8 |
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Net Debt/ (Net Cash) excluding Lease Liabilities | (385,5) | (416,8) |
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EBITDA1- 12month trailing | 405,3 | 416,0 |
Net Debt / ΕBITDA | 1,6x | 1,4x |
Note:
1 12-month trailing Earnings/(Losses) before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), Jan. - Dec. 2024 and Apr. 2024 - Mar. 2025 respectively.
AEGEAN at a glance
(in € mil.) | First Quarter 2024 | First Quarter 2025 | % change |
Revenue | 268,8 | 306,0 | 14% |
EBITDA | 33,2 | 43,8 | 32% |
EBIT | (7,2) | (2,6) | -64% |
Pre-tax Profit/(Loss) | (26,3) | (7,5) | -72% |
Net Profit/(Loss) | (21,0) | (6,6) | -68% |
Total passengers (‘000) | 2.856 | 3.093 | 8% |
Average passengers per flight | 126 | 127 | 1% |
Load factor - Scheduled services (RPK/ASK) | 81,7% | 80,6% | -1,1pp |
Load factor - Scheduled services (Pax/AVS) | 80,6% | 80,3% | -0,3pp |
Average sector length (km) | 920 | 946 | 3% |
RASK (Revenue per ASK, in € cents)1 | 7,2 | 7,4 | 3% |
Yield (in € cents)1 | 8,8 | 9,2 | 4% |
CASK (EBT level, in € cents) | 8,0 | 7,7 | -4% |
CASK (EBT level, in € cents) - excl. fuel costs | 6,3 | 6,0 | -5% |
Note:
1 Excluding other operating income.
Consolidated Income Statement – First Quarter 2025
(in € mil.) | Fourth Quarter 2024 | Fourth Quarter 2025 | % change |
Scheduled Services | 236,3 | 265,5 | 12% |
Charter | 3,6 | 4,7 | 28% |
Other | 28,9 | 35,9 | 24% |
Total Revenue | 268,8 | 306,0 | 14% |
Other operating income | 6,6 | 6,4 | -3% |
Employee benefits | (38,0) | (43,5) | 14% |
Aircraft fuel | (65,2) | (70,0) | 7% |
Aircraft maintenance | (33,3) | (36,0) | 8% |
Overflight expenses | (15,4) | (17,3) | 12% |
Ground handling expenses | (18,1) | (23,4) | 29% |
Airport charges | (17,4) | (18,5) | 6% |
Catering expenses | (8,8) | (12,4) | 42% |
Distribution expenses | (18,9) | (20,9) | 11% |
Marketing & advertising expenses | (4,2) | (5,5) | 32% |
Other operating expenses | (20,9) | (19,7) | -6% |
Leases | (2,0) | (1,3) | -32% |
EBITDA | 33,2 | 43,8 | 32% |
EBITDA Margin | 12,3% | 14,3% |
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Depreciation | (40,3) | (46,4) | 15% |
EBIT | (7,2) | (2,6) | -64% |
EBIT margin | -2,7% | -0,8% |
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Interest and Financial income | 4,9 | 7,4 | 51% |
Interest and Financial expense | (18,4) | (20,7) | 13% |
FX difference and other | (5,3) | 8,3 | - |
Share of profit / (loss) in associates | (0,3) | 0,0 | - |
Pre-tax Profit | (26,3) | (7,5) | -72% |
EBT margin | -9,8% | -2,4% |
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Income Tax | 5,3 | 0,9 | -84% |
Net Profit after tax | (21,0) | (6,6) | -68% |
Balance Sheet Aegean Group- Summary
(in € mil.) | 31.12.2024 | 31.03.2025 |
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Total Fixed Assets | 1.812,0 | 1.838,5 |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | 575,6 | 598,8 |
Restricted Cash | 2,5 | 1,7 |
Financial Assets Available for Sale1 | 191,0 | 195,6 |
Other Current Assets | 293,3 | 316,8 |
Total Assets | 2.874,4 | 2.951,4 |
Total Equity | 499,4 | 482,1 |
Lease Liabilities | 1.047,6 | 1.010,7 |
Loans | 383,6 | 379,3 |
Other Non-Current Liabilities | 176,7 | 186,8 |
Other Current Liabilities | 767,1 | 892,5 |
Total Equity and Liabilities | 2.874,4 | 2.951,4 |
Notes:
1 Includes pledged fixed income securities of €27,7 mil. on 31/12/2024 and on 31/03/2025.
Cash Flow Aegean Group - Summary
(in € mil.) | 31.03.2024 | 31.03.2025 |
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Net cash inflows/(outflows) from operating activities | 188,6 | 110,0 |
Net cash inflows/(outflows) from investing activities | (67,3) | (51,0) |
Net cash inflows/(outflows) from financing activities | (123,5) | (19,4) |
Net (decrease)/ increase in cash and cash equivalents | (2,2) | 39,5 |
Cash at the beginning of the period1 | 614,5 | 575,6 |
Foreign exchange difference impact in cash | 3,2 | (16,4) |
Cash and cash equivalents of asset held for sale | (0,8) | - |
Cash at the end of the period1 | 614,6 | 598,8 |
Group operating figures
| First Quarter 2024 | First Quarter 2025 | % change |
Capacity |
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ASKs (in millions) | 3.751 | 4.160 | 11% |
Total available seats (‘000) | 3.549 | 3.859 | 9% |
Total Block Hours | 38.306 | 42.027 | 10% |
Total Sectors Flown | 22.675 | 24.434 | 8% |
Average capacity per flight | 157 | 158 | 1% |
Average sector length (km) | 920 | 946 | 3% |
Passengers (΄000) |
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Schedule passengers | 2.832 | 3.063 | 8% |
Charter passengers | 24 | 30 | 24% |
By network: |
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Domestic | 1.142 | 1.180 | 3% |
International | 1.714 | 1.913 | 12% |
Total number of passengers | 2.856 | 3.093 | 8% |
RPKs (in millions) | 3.056 | 3.343 | 9% |
Average passengers per flight | 126 | 127 | 1% |
Load factor- Scheduled Services (Pax/AVS) | 80,6% | 80,3% | -0,3pp |
Load factor- Scheduled Services (RPK/ASK) | 81,7% | 80,6% | -1,1pp |
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