EVA Air returns to profitability in 2010

EVA Air revenue up 42%- financial highlights for the 12 months ended 31-Dec-2010:

• Operating revenue: USD3526 million, +42.5% year-on-year;
• Operating costs: USD2864 million, +20.8%;
• Operating expenses: USD235.5 million, +18.0%;
• Operating profit: USD427.2 million, compared to a loss of USD95.2 million in p-c-p;
• Net profit: USD405.8 million, compared to a loss of USD96.1 million in p-c-p;
• Total assets: USD4999 million, -1.3%;
• Cash and cash equivalents: USD477.7 million, +235.3%;
• Total liabilities: USD3627 million, -8.9%.

*Based on the conversion rate at USD1 = TWD29.61