2-Aug-2016 12:49 PM
StarFlyer reports profits in 1QFY2016, raises full year guidance
StarFlyer revenue down 4% - financial highlights for three months ended 30-Jun-2016:
- Operating revenue: JPY7766 million (USD72.0 million), -3.8% year-on-year;
- Operating costs: JPY7177 million (USD66.5 million), -11.7%;
- Operating profit: JPY588.4 million (USD5.5 million), compared to a loss of JPY54.8 million (USD451,500) in p-c-p;
- Net profit: JPY448.4 million (USD4.2 million), +105%;
- Passenger numbers: 303,571, +1.7%;
- Passenger load factor: 67.3%, +6.5 ppts;
- Total assets: JPY18,923 million (USD175.4 million);
- Cash and cash equivalents: JPY4035 million (USD37.4 million);
- Total liabilities: JPY14,311 million (USD132.6 million);
- Revised FY2016 forecast:
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- Operating revenue: JPY33,300 million, unchanged from previous guidance;
- Operating profit: JPY2700 million, +7.7% compared to previous guidance;
- Net profit: JPY1400 million, +74.5% compared to previous guidance. [more - original PR - Japanese]
*Based on the average conversion rate at JPY1 = USD0.009268 for Jun-2016 quarter
*Based on the average conversion rate at JPY1 = USD0.008244 for Jun-2015 quarter
The carrier noted (01-Aug-2016) strengthening of its revenue management and appreciation of the Japanese yen contributing to significantly lower fuel costs and currency exchange for the raised guidance.