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European economy 27th January 2024

IAG: EC’s detailed review of Air Europa acquisition neither prejudges outcome nor changes forecast of final decision by 4Q24

Banco Sabadell: The EC said yesterday it is launching a detailed (phase II) investigation into Iberia’s proposed takeover of Air Europa as it wants “the transaction not to adversely affect prices or quality of services”, according to Vestager. The EC now has 90 working days (until 7 June 2024) to take a final decision, provided it does not request additional information from the parties involved, in which case the clock…

Spanish economy 22nd January 2024

IAG to invest €6 billion in Spain over next five years to introduce new lower-emission aircraft, among other goals

Link Securities| The holding company IAG plans to invest €6 billion in Spain over the next five years to renew its fleet and advance its commitment to decarbonisation, Expansión newspaper reported on Friday. This is one of the messages conveyed by the airline group’s CEO, Luis Gallego, to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at their meeting in La Moncloa. IAG has already invested another €5 billion in the last five years….

In Europe 23rd November 2023

IAG to not return to dividend until balance sheet is robust and investment plans more advanced

Intermoney| IAG held its Capital Markets day this morning at its London Heathrow headquarters, where it announced its strategic priorities and medium-term outlook for the Group, as well as the initiatives with which the Group intends to achieve sustainable growth and maximise long-term shareholder returns. The medium-term objectives (2024-2026) include the following: Sales growth will remain attractive thanks to organic capacity growth of 4-5% per annum.Target EBIT margin of 12-15%…

Relevant News Item 30th October 2023

Record 3Q23 results for IAG, revenues of €8,646m, comfortably beating 2022 (+18%) and 2019 (+22%) figures

Intermoney : Better than expected results at all levels. Well ahead of 2022 and 2019 data. Capacity reaches 95.6% of that achieved in 2019, but higher tariffs allow improvement on pre-pandemic results: Revenues of €8,646m, +18% vs 3Q22 and +19% vs 3Q19. Above our estimates (€8,351m) and below consensus (€8,832m). EBIT of €1,745m, +45% vs. 3Q22 and +22% vs. 3Q19, reaching its historical record in a 3Q. Above both our…

Iberia grows more than IAG´s other airlines, while Brexit is debated

In Spain 27th September 2023

Vueling agrees 4.5% pay rise by 2022 for cabin crew

Banco Sabadell: According to press reports, Vueling, which represents ~7.5% of IAG’s employee cost, has reached a wage agreement with its cabin and office crew, who in turn make up 69% of the company’s total employees, establishing a +4.5% increase for 2022 and an annual non-consolidated payment of 0.8%. In addition, for 2023, an increase of +3%, which could rise to +4% under certain unpublished conditions, and an annual non-consolidated…

Companies 9th August 2023

British Airways reaches agreement on 13% pay rise to curtail strike risk

On Friday, British Airways (IAG) (45% of 1H23 EBIT) and Unite (UK union) reached an agreement to increase pay by 13% in 2023 (~24,000 employees; excluding pilots). In addition, a one-off lump sum payment of £1,000 (~1,150 euros) was agreed. The agreement has already been approved by the union’s membership. Assessment: Positive news insofar as the risk of strike action is mitigated in peak season (~40/50% of EBIT is generated…

Companies 1st August 2023

IAG: passenger revenues grow in 2Q23 to 121% of 2019 levels (+6% quarter-on-quarter)

British Airways and Iberia (IAG) aircraft at Barajas airportMorgan Stanley| IAG’s passenger revenue (PRASK) accelerated sharply in 2Q23 to 121% of 2019 levels (+6% q/q), with management indicating that the bookings they have seen so far have shown no signs of weakness, implying that this pace can be sustained. With 80% of the 323 already sold, Conor Dwyer (analyst) has revised its estimates of PRASK to match it with management’s…

European economy 27th June 2023

IAG CEO acknowledges interest in TAP

The CEO of IAG, Luis Gallego, said on Monday that the integration of the Portuguese TAP into the holding company “could be an opportunity” depending on the conditions established by the Portuguese government for its privatisation. Gallego pointed out that it could benefit the group with the connections that TAP has with Brazil and parts of Africa, where IAG currently has no presence. According to Gallego, the incorporation of new…

Companies, Ibex, Spanish economy 24th December 2022

Iberia (IAG) will focus on Latin America in 2023, after strengthening its position in 2022 in the US

Link Securities | Ibera, integrated in the holding IAG, will focus on growth in Latin America in 2023, after strengthening its position this year in the US, and as it waits for the opening up of the Asian market, according to the daily Expansión. Latin America is the strategic market for the airline, where it is the leader in the corridor with Europe, with a market share of 19% in…

Companies, Ibex, Spanish economy 3rd November 2022

IAG hopes to close 2022 with an EBIT(pre one-offs) of €1.1 B (vs consenus €619 M)

Banco Sabadell | The Q3’22 results show a very strong recovery in activity with capacity in line with expectations (81% vs ~80% estimated). However, the big surprise comes in the shape of the strong trend in prices (RASK 8,57 vs 7,79 BS(e) and 7,08), the highest level in the history of IAG. On the costs side, there is a surprise with fuel (32% of costs) which is -6% vs revised…

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