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Virgin Australia Entitlement Offer Presentation 14 November 2013
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This investor presentation (Presentation) has been prepared by Virgin Australia Holdings Limited (ABN 54 100 686 226) (Virgin Australia). This Presentation has been prepared in
relation to a pro rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer (Entitlement Offer) of new fully paid ordinary shares in Virgin Australia (New Shares) to be made under section
708AA of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) as modified by Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Class Order 08/35. This Presentation is not a
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Financial Data
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financial information has been prepared by Virgin Australia in accordance with the measurement and recognition requirements, but not the disclosure requirements, of applicable
accounting standards and other mandatory reporting requirements in Australia.
Past performance
Past performance information provided in this Presentation is for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as (and is not) an indication of future performance.
Future performance
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the meaning of securities laws of applicable jurisdictions and may include, but are not limited to, the outcome and effects of the Entitlement Offer, the use of proceeds and the financial
and operating performance of Virgin Australia. The forward-looking statements contained in this Presentation involve significant elements of subjective judgement and assumptions as
to future events which may or may not be correct.
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statements, opinions and estimates provided in this Presentation are not guarantees or predictions of future performance and necessarily involve uncertainties, assumptions,
contingencies and other factors and unknown risks, many of which are outside the control of Virgin Australia. Such factors may cause the actual results or performance of Virgin
Australia to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward‐looking statements. Forward‐looking statements including
projections, guidance on future earnings and estimates are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as an indication or guarantee of future performance.
They should not be taken as implying that the assumptions on which the projections have been prepared are correct or exhaustive. Any forward‐looking statements speak only as
of the date of this Presentation.
Virgin Australia Group disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any forward‐looking statements. Virgin Australia Group disclaims any intent or obligation to
update publicly any forward‐looking statements to reflect any change in Virgin Australia’s financial condition, status or affairs or any change in the events, conditions or
circumstances on which a statement is based, except as required by law.
Not an offer
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invitation. No action has been taken to register the New Shares, or otherwise permit a public offering of shares, in any jurisdiction outside of Australia and New Zealand. The
distribution of this Presentation outside Australia and New Zealand may be restricted by law. See Appendix B – International Entitlement Offer Restrictions. Any failure to comply
with such restrictions may constitute a violation of applicable securities laws.
This Presentation does not and will not form part of any contract for the acquisition of shares.
This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in the United States. Any securities described in this presentation have not
been, and will not be, registered under the US Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act) or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States and are
being offered and sold only in transactions outside the United States in reliance on Regulation 5 under the Securities Act or pursuant to an applicable exemption. Accordingly, the
New Shares may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, in the United States, or for the account or benefit of any person in the United States, except in transactions exempt
from, or not subject to, the registration of the US Securities Act and any other applicable US state securities laws.
Virgin Australia reserves the right to withdraw, or vary the timetable for, the Entitlement Offer at any time.
Non-GAAP measures
You should also be aware that certain financial data included in this Presentation are “non-GAAP financial measures” under Regulation G under the US Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, including any “underlying financial metrics”, “EBIT”, “EBITDA”, "Net Tangible Assets ($ / share)" or gearing ratios. The disclosure of such non-GAAP financial measures
in the manner included in this Presentation would not be permissible in a registration statement under the Securities Act. These non-GAAP financial measures do not have a
standardised meaning prescribed by AIFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other entities, nor should they be construed as an
alternative to other financial measures determined in accordance with AIFRS. Although Virgin Australia believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information
to users in measuring the financial performance and condition of its business for the reasons set out in this Presentation, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any
non-GAAP financial measures and ratios included in this Presentation.
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representatives or agents have authorised, permitted or caused the issue, lodgement, submission, dispatch or provision of this Presentation and none of them make or purport to
make any statement in this Presentation and there is no statement in this Presentation which is based on any statement by them.
Virgin Australia, the underwriters and their respective affiliates, related bodies corporate, directors, officers, partners, employees, representatives and agents, to the maximum
extent permitted by law, expressly disclaim all liabilities, including, without limitation, liability for negligence in respect of, make no representations regarding, and take no
responsibility for, any part of this Presentation and make no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the currency, accuracy, reliability or completeness of information
in this Presentation.
Disclosure
The underwriters, together with their affiliates, are full service financial institutions engaged in various activities, which may include trading, financing, financial advisory,
investment management, investment research, principal investment, hedging, market making, margin lending, brokerage and other financial and non‐financial activities and
services including for which they have received or may receive customary fees and expenses. UBS AG, Australia Branch (UBS) and Goldman Sachs Australia Pty Ltd (Goldman
Sachs), in conjunction with their affiliates, are acting as lead managers, bookrunners and underwriters to the pro-rata, accelerated and non-renounceable entitlement offer of
securities by Virgin Australia (ASX:VAH). UBS and Goldman Sachs and/ or its affiliates may receive fees and customary expenses for acting in this capacity.
In the ordinary course of their various business activities, the underwriters and their affiliates may purchase, sell or hold a broad array of investments and actively trade or effect
transactions in equity, debt and other securities, derivatives, loans, commodities, currencies, credit default swaps and/ or other financial instruments for their own account and for
the accounts of their customers, and such investment and trading activities may involve or relate to assets, securities and/ or instruments of Virgin Australia, its related entities
and/or persons and entities with relationships with Virgin Australia and/ or its related entities. Goldman Sachs and/ or its affiliates act as a counterparty to Virgin Australia and/ or
its related entities on forward oil and foreign currency hedging contracts. The underwriters and/ or their affiliates, or their respective officers, employees, consultants or agents
may, from time to time, have long or short positions in, buy or sell (on a principal basis or otherwise), and may act as market makers in, the securities or derivatives, or serve as a
director of any entities mentioned herein. Goldman Sachs and/ or its affiliates currently hold and/or may in the future hold equity, debt and/ or related derivative securities of Virgin
Australia and/ or its related entities.
None of the underwriters nor any of their related bodies corporate and affiliates, nor any of their respective directors, officers, partners, employees, representatives or agents
make any recommendations as to whether you or your related parties should participate in the Entitlement Offer, nor do they make any representations or warranties to you (or
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and does not create any agency, custodial, fiduciary or other legal relationship between the underwriters and any shareholder or other investor.
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• Virgin Australia is raising approximately $350 million through a fully underwritten pro rata accelerated
non-renounceable entitlement offer ("Entitlement Offer")
• The equity raising is designed to strengthen Virgin Australia’s balance sheet as we mature the
business
• Entitlements are offered on a 5 for 14 basis at A$0.38 per share (approximately 925 million new
ordinary shares ("New Shares") ) to eligible shareholders
• Virgin Australia's major shareholders and strategic partners are supportive of the Entitlement Offer
and will be taking up their entitlements as well as, where applicable, providing a sub-underwrite or
increasing their economic exposure via cash settled derivatives
– Eligible Retail Shareholders will have the opportunity to apply for additional New Shares beyond
their entitlement subject to certain limitations. Details of this and further aspects of the
Entitlement Offer are explained on pages 22-281
Entitlement offer
4 1 Unless Eligible Retail Shareholders are a related party of Virgin Australia
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Overview of Virgin Australia 1
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• Virgin Australia launched in 2000 and established itself as a contemporary low cost airline, with a
reputation for exceptional customer service
• In July 2010, Virgin Australia launched the Game Change Program, a strategy to reposition the
airline as a premium carrier
• Today, the Virgin Australia group:
– Operates a modern fleet of over 140¹ aircraft
– Employs more than 9,200 people
– Flies a route network of 45 Australian and 16 international destinations
– Connects customers to approximately 460 destinations through alliance partnerships
– Has a market capitalisation of approximately A$1.05bn²
Overview of Virgin Australia
6 1 Includes Tiger Airways Australia Pty Limited (Tigerair Australia) aircraft. 2 As at 13 November 2013.
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Evolution of Virgin Australia
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2000 2003 2005 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Virgin Australia
(previously Virgin
Blue) established
by the Virgin Group
as a low cost
carrier
Launched
Velocity
Rewards
IPO listed on
Australian Stock
Exchange
Established
international
airline,
“V Australia”
Appointment of John
Borghetti as CEO
Announced
Etihad
partnership
Number of aircraft
in operation
2 50 144 81
Renamed and
rebranded to “Virgin
Australia”
Announcement of next
phase of the “Game
Change Program”:
“Game On”
Completed
100%
Skywest
acquisition
Virgin Australia has evolved from a domestic focused low cost carrier in the early 2000’s to a premium service
provider across all key market segments
Established codeshare
agreement with Hawaiian
airlines Announcement of
“Game Change
Program”
Announced
partnership with
Singapore
Airlines
Announced Air
NZ Alliance
Initial stake
acquired by Air
New Zealand,
today hold
22.9%1
Initial stake
acquired by
Etihad, today
hold 19.9%1
Completed
60% Tigerair
Australia
acquisition
Initial stake
acquired by
Singapore
Airlines, today
hold 19.8%1
Established trans-Pacific
alliance with Delta
Airways
102 87 93
1 Pre-Entitlement Offer Holding
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• Effective competitor in all key segments of the Australian market
• Strong brand with a competitive product and service offering
• Maintained a low cost base
• Strong and supportive shareholder base
• Established a strategic platform to drive future growth
Virgin Australia has undertaken a major transformation
over the last three years
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International
Domestic Corporate
Domestic Leisure
Regional & Charter
Budget
Loyalty
Virgin Australia is now an effective competitor in all key
segments
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Virgin Australia
(Today)
Virgin Blue
(2010)
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Australian domestic passenger numbers have declined on
only two occasions in the past two decades
10 Source: Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE)
Year on year growth of Australia domestic passengers
(calendar years 1992 – 2012)
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4.0%
6.1%
11.6%
7.0%
3.9%
(1.3)%
0.9%
3.5%
5.2%
1.9%
(1.3)%
12.2%
14.5%
8.3%
7.0% 6.5%
7.9%
0.5%
6.6%
0.1%
4.5%
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
2001:
September 11
attacks
2009:
Global financial
crisis
1997:
Asian financial
crisis
2011:
Queensland
floods
2002:
Ansett
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Note: ATI anti-trust immunity.
¹ Does not include all Delta destinations.
² Does not include all New Zealand domestic destinations.
Virgin Australia now offers approximately 460 destinations
through large bilateral network including four joint ventures
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Honolulu
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Tampa
Ottawa
Detroit
New Orleans
Raleigh
Columbus Indianapolis
Kona
Lihue Kahului
Miami
Philadelphia
Houston
Memphis
Minneapolis
Salt Lake City
Sacramento
Cancun
Guadalajara
Puerto Vallarta
San Diego
Baltimore
Phoenix
Johannesburg
New York
Boston
San Francisco
Orlando
Fort Lauderdale
Washington
Seattle London
To / from
LON
To / from
US
Toronto
Las Vegas
Dallas Hong Kong
Portland
Singapore
Athens
Brussels
Paris
Moscow
Dublin
Frankfurt
Geneva
Munich
Milan Istanbul
Larnaca
London
Manchester Minsk
Casablanca
Cairo
Abu Dhabi
Muscat
Tehran
Kuwait
Doha
Riyadh Jeddah
Bahrain Damman
Amman Beirut
Damascus
Khartoum
Almaty
To / from
AUH
To / from
US
Astana
Karachi
Lahore
Islamabad
Peshawar
Chicago
Alexandria
Baghdad
Erbil
Nairobi Kuala Lumpur
Langkawi Colombo
Kathmandu
Osaka
Tokyo Beijing
Hyderabad Mumbai
Thiruvananthapuram
Penang
Kota Kinabalu Brunei
Kuching
Phnom Penh Siem Reap
Balikpapan
Davao
Ho Chi Minh
City
Lombok
Manado
Medan Pekanbaru
Nagoya
Jakarta
Phuket Yangon
Ahmedabad
Male
Kochi Coimbatore
Bengaluru
Kolkata
Delhi
Chennai
Kunming Xiamen Taipei
Chengdu Chongqing
Hong Kong
Fukuoka
Seoul
Manila Cebu
Shanghai
Shenzen Guangzhou
Surabaya Solo City
Palembang
Bangkok Chiang Mai
Dhaka
Da Nang Hanoi
Cape Town
Amsterdam
Copenhagen
Zurich
Barcelona Rome
Cairns
Gold Coast
Rotorua
Sunshine
Coast
Auckland Hamilton
Wellington
Christchurch
Dunedin Queenstown
Melbourne
Brisbane
Los Angeles
Cairns
Port Moresby Denpasar
Honiara Port
Vila Nadi
Rarotonga
Apia
Nuku’alofa
Perth
Adelaide
Abu Dhabi
Sydney
Darwin
Virgin Australia
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin America
Hawaiian
Etihad
Air NZ2
Delta1
Singapore / Silk
Route network and
destinations
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Source: AMR Research, Nunwood Research July 2013, Australian Financial Review
• 99% brand awareness
• 92% brand familiarity with Australian
consumers
• 83% brand consideration
• Key brand values:
– Takes an innovative approach to doing
business
– A brand on its way up
– Shakes things up for benefit of its customers
Brand with strong customer recognition and corporate
reputation
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Most Respected Companies of 2013 (Australia)
Ranking Company
1 Wesfarmers
2 Apple
3 Virgin Australia
4 Samsung
Virgin Australia has the strongest reputation of Australian
and New Zealand based airlines
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AFR – third place in “Most Respected Companies of 2013”
Roy Morgan – ‘Domestic airline of the Year’
Skytrax World Airline Awards – ‘Best Airline’ and ‘Best Staff
Service’ for Asia Pacific
Freddie Awards – ‘Best Airline Loyalty Program’ for Asia Pacific
CSIA Australia Service Excellence Awards – ‘National
Customer Service Team of the Year’
Superior product positioning enhances guest experience
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Business Class Economy Class In-Flight Entertainment Luke Mangan Catering Departure Lounge
Superior product positioning
Awards in FY13 & FY14
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Velocity Frequent Flyer program is a key value driver
• Continuing to strengthen and mature the
business to optimise for ongoing future growth
• Strong growth on key performance metrics
• Received numerous awards in FY13:
− Freddie Awards – “Best Airline Loyalty
Program”, “Best Redemption Availability” and
“Best Elite Program” for Asia Pacific
− Australia Business Traveller Awards – “Best
Frequent Flyer Program”
− Recognised at Airline Business/Global Flight
“Loyalty Innovation Awards”
Velocity membership base
(millions of members)
14 14
2.1
2.5
3.2
3.7
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13
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Continuing cost disciplines to maintain low cost base in all
segments even during a period of significant transformation
• Strong cost performance in FY13, underlying CASK1 (excl. fuel) approximately equal to FY12
• Business efficiency program on track – over A$60m of productivity gains in FY13
• Key focus on maintaining business efficiency:
– Group fleet and network optimisation
– Workforce productivity and effectiveness
– IT architecture, systems and processes
– Group procurement leveraging scale
15 ¹ Underlying Cost per Available Seat Kilometre (CASK) estimates based on Revenue less Segment Underlying EBIT (excluding Skywest).
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Source: Company Filings, Qantas Annual reports
¹ Virgin Australia mainline excludes charter operations and other services. The Qantas Group’s scheduled passenger excludes dedicated freighters and Network Aviation
fleet.
Young, modern and fuel efficient fleet
• Virgin Australia’s core mainline average fleet age approximately half that of competitor’s fleet1
• Young fleet drives superior efficiencies and cost position
• New aircraft provide better proposition for customer experience
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Fleet overview
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Jun 2010 Jun 2013
Virgin Australia – mainline
E170 6 -
E190 15 18
B737-700 21 3
B737-800 41 70
A330-200 - 6
B777-300ER 4 5
ATR-72 - 11
Mainline average fleet age 4.7 years 4.2 years
Charter operations and other services
A320 - 2
F100 - 10
F50 - 8
Tigerair Australia
A320 - 11
Total fleet 87 144
Note: Figures as at 30 June 2010 & 2013.
Virgin Australia’s core fleet is centred around the B737-800, which comprises over 60% of the mainline fleet
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22.9% 10.0% 19.9% 19.8%
60%
Note: Shareholding percentages as at 13 November 2013. 18
Tiger Airways
Holdings
(Singapore)
32.7%
40%
Virgin Australia has a strong shareholder base, comprising four large strategic partners who
collectively own approximately 73% of issued share capital
Australia
Strong Shareholder Support
Virgin Australia Board intends to work with airline shareholders for future board representation with
appropriate protocols
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FY13 year in review
• Fast tracked major restructuring and transformation program including major product initiatives to
position Virgin Australia for future growth
• Strong cost discipline maintained despite major transformation
• Implemented SabreSonic reservation system driving transition to global ticketing environment and
single airline designator
• Completed strategic acquisitions of 100% of Skywest and 60% of Tigerair Australia1
• Delivered on key targets of the next phase of the Game Change Program
1 Acquisition of Tigerair Australia completed on 8 July 2013 19
Given the ongoing uncertain economic environment, competitive pressures and market volatility,
Virgin Australia is unable to provide profit guidance for FY14 at this time
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Achievement Funded by Virgin Australia's Balance
Sheet
Enhanced On Board Product & Service - Business class,
upgraded meal offering, Domestic wide-body
Improved Ground Product & Service - upgraded and new
lounges, terminal improvements
New systems – switch to ticketed environment and
single designator
Built a virtual global network through alliances
Restructured the market through acquisition driven
growth
Funded through Singapore & Skywest issue
Established market position amid aggressive competition
Transformation has primarily been balance sheet funded
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Completed year 3 of 5 year plan
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• Formulate Game
Change strategic
plan and
commence
implementation
Plan & implement
FY11
• Conclude roll out
of Game Change
strategic plan and
begin benefits
realisation from
H2 FY12
Reposition
FY12
• Build upon
strategic re-
positioning on a
strengthened
domestic market
position and
commence Game
On phase
Lead & leverage
• Drive future
earnings growth
through Game On
phase
Growth
FY14
• Continue
sustainable and
resilient earnings
growth
Sustainability
FY15
FY13
“Game Change” “Game On”
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Entitlement Offer 2
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• In October 2013, Virgin Australia issued approximately US$800 million of Enhanced Equipment
Notes, improving its debt structure and increasing liquidity and available cash
• Equity raising of approximately $350 million will
– De-gear Virgin Australia’s balance sheet
– Improve liquidity
Rationale for Entitlement Offer
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Entitlement Offer overview
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Offer summary
Offer size and structure 5 for 14 pro rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer of ordinary shares in Virgin Australia to
eligible shareholders to raise approximately $350 million
Approximately 925 million new Virgin Australia ordinary shares to be issued
Offer price $0.38 per share
Underwriting Fully underwritten
Institutional Offer Institutional Entitlement Offer open to eligible institutional shareholders on 14 November 2013
Retail Offer Retail Entitlement Offer open to eligible retail shareholders from 9am (Sydney time) 25 November 2013 to
5pm (Sydney time) 9 December 2013
Retail oversubscriptions Eligible retail shareholders who take up their entitlements in full may also apply for additional New Shares
beyond their Entitlement up to 40% of their Entitlement, subject to the limitations and scale-back discretion
detailed in the Retail Offer Booklet (Additional New Shares)
Major shareholder support Air New Zealand has committed to take up its Entitlement and will provide a sub-underwrite for up to
25.5% of the post Entitlement Offer issued share capital
Etihad Airways has committed to take up its Entitlement and will enter into an agreement that may result
in an increase in its economic exposure of up to 22.2% of the post Entitlement Offer issued share capital
Singapore Airlines has committed to its Entitlement and will enter into an agreement that may result in an
increase in its economic exposure of up to 22.1% of the post Entitlement Offer issued share capital
Virgin Group: has committed to take up its Entitlement and remain a 10% shareholder
Ranking New Shares will rank equally with existing shares from the date of allotment
Record date 19 November 2013
Use of proceeds Net proceeds will be used to enhance Virgin Australia’s liquidity position and for general corporate
purposes
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Sources and uses
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Sources A$m Uses A$m
Entitlement Offer 351 Reduce net debt and general corporate
purposes
348
Transaction costs 3
Total 351 Total 351
• Proceeds used to reduce net debt and for general corporate purposes
• In conjunction with the Entitlement Offer, VAH intends to terminate the undrawn $90 million
unsecured airline investors’ term loan facility
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Pro forma statement of financial position
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12 months ended
30 June 2013 (A$m)
Pre
Entitlement Offer
Pro forma for
Entitlement Offer
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 580.5 928.5
Other current assets 390.4 390.4
Non current assets
Property, plant and equipment 3,005.2 3,005.2
Other non-current assets 449.9 449.9
Total assets 4,426.0 4,774.0
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 580.4 580.4
Borrowings 373.5 373.5
Other current liabilities 839.2 839.2
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 1,516.4 1,516.4
Other non-current liabilities 76.4 76.4
Total liabilities 3,385.9 3,385.9
Equity 1,040.1 1,388.1
Note:
1 Assumes approximately $3m in transaction costs
Other post-balance sheet events
(not reflected in pro-forma
statement of financial position):
• Completion payment for acquisition of 60%
of Tigerair Australia and associated PDP
commitments
• Debt amortisation and the repayment of
short-term debt facilities
• Capital expenditure
• Gross proceeds of US$797m from
Enhanced Equipment Notes used to
refinance existing debt facilities
Not indicative of trading since 1 July 2013
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Offer timetable
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Event Date
Trading halt 14 November
Institutional Entitlement Offer 14 November
Trading halt lifted 15 November
Record date (7:00pm Sydney time) 19 November
Retail Entitlement Offer opens 25 November
Settlement of Institutional Entitlement Offer 28 November
Issue of New Shares under the Institutional Entitlement Offer
Normal trading of New Shares issued under the Institutional Entitlement Offer commences
29 November
Retail Entitlement Offer closes (5:00pm Sydney time) 9 December
Issue of New Shares under the Retail Entitlement Offer 17 December
Normal trading of New Shares issued under the Retail Entitlement Offer commences 18 December
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• The Entitlement Offer is subject to a number of risks including:
– Risks associated with the Virgin Australia business, such as:
o Negative impact of competition on margins, including aggressive pricing and capacity
behaviour
o Adverse safety or security incident
o Significant increase in the price of fuel
o Depreciation of the Australian Dollar
o Poor performance
o Loss of strategic alliances and partnerships
– Risks associated with an investment in equity capital, such as those relating to general
economic and market factors, commodity prices and government changes
• See Appendix A for further details of key risks
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The airline industry is extremely competitive and Virgin Australia faces competition from other airlines as well as from alternative means of transportation.
The airline industry is extremely competitive and Virgin Australia competes with a number of other airlines on almost all of its routes. Competitive intensity varies across different
routes depending on the number and nature of competitors operating on any route, the applicable regulatory environment and associated barriers to entry, such as operating
licenses, capital requirements, infrastructure availability and the availability of take-off and landing slots.
Virgin Australia may face increased competition as a result of the expansion of existing airlines, the consolidation or formation of alliances between airlines and new airlines
potentially entering the market. Virgin Australia may also continue to face increasing competition from other modes of transportation, including road and rail travel, as transport
infrastructure facilities improve.
Some of Virgin Australia’s international competitor airlines have access to larger and less expensive sources of funding which enable them to become more competitive. In
addition, the Australian domestic aviation market is dominated by Australia’s largest airline, the Qantas Group. The Qantas Group has an established market position in all market
segments of the Australian domestic aviation market, including domestic corporate (premium offering), domestic leisure, budget (low cost offering) and regional Regular
Passenger Transport (“RPT”) and charter/fly-in fly-out (“FIFO” )services. The Qantas Group also has an established market position in the international aviation market and is able
to leverage alliances and partnerships with a number of international airline partners.
To the extent Virgin Australia is unable to effectively compete with its peers, it would have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s operating and financial results.
Virgin Australia could be subject to substantial increases in the incidence of deeply discounted promotional fares and corporate discounting by its competitors.
Virgin Australia operates in many markets characterised by high levels of price competition. Virgin Australia faces increased revenue risk as a result of the competitive nature of
the airline industry. Aggressive pricing or capacity increases by Virgin Australia’s competitors in domestic and international aviation markets can affect Virgin Australia’s revenue
and yield performance. As the airline industry is characterised by low profit margins and high fixed costs, a decision to match competitors’ fares to maintain passenger traffic may
result in reduced yields which, in turn, may have a significant effect on Virgin Australia’s operating and financial results. As the costs of operating any particular flight do not vary
significantly with the number of passengers carried, a relatively small change in the number of passengers or in fare pricing or traffic mix may have a material adverse effect on
Virgin Australia’s operating and financial results.
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Virgin Australia is exposed to the risk of losses from major safety or security incidents.
The occurrence of or failure to prevent or respond to a major safety or security incident relating to Virgin Australia or Tigerair Australia, could have a material adverse effect on
Virgin Australia’s reputation, operations and financial performance. Losses associated with these types of incidents may involve not only the costs associated with the repair or
replacement of damaged or lost aircraft and their temporary or permanent loss from service, but also claims by affected passengers, owners of the aircraft and third parties or loss
of reputation which would negatively impact future revenue generating capability. Although Virgin Australia maintains liability insurance, there can be no assurance that Virgin
Australia’s insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover all such losses. Further, if the Australian or relevant international aviation safety regulatory bodies determine that Virgin
Australia or Tigerair Australia could not operate its services safely as a result of a safety or security incident, Virgin Australia or Tigerair Australia could lose its regulatory approval
or operational licenses which, in an extreme case, could result in the grounding of the Virgin Australia fleet or the Tigerair Australia fleet.
An aircraft accident or any security or safety related incident involving a partner airline with which Virgin Australia has a codeshare arrangement might be associated with Virgin
Australia by the public, and could potentially cause Virgin Australia to suffer reputational damage (and associated losses), even if none of its aircraft are involved. Further, aircraft
accidents or similar incidents involving another airline could impact general passenger confidence and lead to a reduced demand for air travel, which in turn could adversely
impact Virgin Australia, particularly if the accident or incident involved an aircraft type used by Virgin Australia. Failure to prevent or respond effectively to a major safety or
security incident could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial and operating performance.
Virgin Australia is exposed to operational disruptions due to maintenance of its fleet, security incidents or other events.
Virgin Australia’s business is highly dependent upon its ability to operate without interruption at a number of core airports. Delays or disruptions in service at any of these airports,
including those due to security or other incidents, weather conditions, the unavailability of sufficient personnel or resources, or other causes beyond the control of Virgin Australia,
such as industrial action by workers not employed by Virgin Australia, including baggage handlers, security or customs personnel or air traffic controllers, could have a material
adverse effect on Virgin Australia, its business, results of operations and financial condition. Such events may also give rise to claims against Virgin Australia.
Virgin Australia’s fleet requires both regularly scheduled maintenance work and also, from time to time, unscheduled maintenance work, which may cause operational disruption.
On occasion, airframe manufacturers or regulatory authorities, or both may require mandatory or recommended modifications to be made across a particular fleet which may
necessitate the temporary grounding of a particular type of aircraft. There is also the possibility that a particular aircraft type may be grounded by regulatory authorities pending
investigation into actual or perceived defects or safety issues. This may cause operational disruption to and impose significant costs on Virgin Australia, especially if the
modifications are required on an aircraft type on which Virgin Australia is highly dependent.
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Virgin Australia is dependent on uninterrupted operation of its processing systems, including SabreSonic, and any failure of critical information technology systems
could have a material adverse effect on its business.
Virgin Australia relies heavily on technology, including computer and telecommunications equipment and software and internet-based systems, to operate its business, generate
revenues and reduce costs. Virgin Australia’s ability to manage ticket sales, receive and process reservations, manage its network and perform other critical business operations
is dependent on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of computer, internet and communication systems, including the SabreSonic online reservation and ticketing system. The
failure of SabreSonic or another system on which Virgin Australia is substantially dependent would have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s business and operations.
In addition, computer and communications technology systems and associated infrastructure may be vulnerable to disruption, power outages, acts of sabotage, computer viruses,
fires and other events. While Virgin Australia invests in technology initiatives, including security initiatives and disaster recovery plans, these measures may not be adequate or
implemented properly and there can be no assurance of efficient and uninterrupted operation of these systems and associated infrastructure.
Any such technology systems failure, disruption or misuse, whether by Virgin Australia or a third party could adversely affect Virgin Australia’s operations and have a material
adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.
Virgin Australia is exposed to global economic conditions.
Virgin Australia’s operating results are sensitive to global economic conditions. Demand for air travel depends on general global and regional economic conditions, employment
levels, consumer and business confidence and the availability of consumer credit. Economic conditions may also impact Virgin Australia’s operating costs, fuel costs and the cost
and availability of capital and supplies required by Virgin Australia. In addition, due to the long lead-times associated with purchasing aircraft, changes in economic conditions may
result in Virgin Australia having either too much or too little capacity at the time future aircraft orders are delivered.
Airline fares and passenger demand have fluctuated significantly in the past and may fluctuate significantly in the future. Generally, the airline industry tends to experience
significant adverse financial results during economic downturns, as passengers often choose to reduce their travel or reduce the price they are willing to pay for travel during such
times. Depressed economic conditions, whether in Australia, in other areas serviced by Virgin Australia or elsewhere throughout the world, may therefore have a material adverse
effect on Virgin Australia’s financial and operating performance.
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Geopolitical conditions, including terrorist attacks and military conflicts, could have an adverse impact on Virgin Australia’s business.
The airline industry is exposed to political instability. Local, regional and international political conditions in markets served by Virgin Australia could affect its business. In addition,
the occurrence of terrorist attacks, attempted terrorist attacks (whether domestic or international and whether involving Virgin Australia or another airline or no airline at all) or
military conflicts worldwide could adversely affect Virgin Australia. The adverse consequences of terrorist attacks, and the threat of such attacks, include limitations on the
availability or amount of insurance coverage, increases in premiums and increased costs associated with security precautions. Further, increasingly restrictive security
precautions, such as those relating to the content of carry-on baggage, passenger identification requirements and passenger screening procedures, could also have a material
adverse effect on passenger demand for air travel generally. Any resulting reduction in passenger revenues or increases in costs or both would have a material adverse effect on
Virgin Australia’s financial and operating performance.
Virgin Australia is dependent on the strength of its brands.
Virgin Australia licenses certain brands from the Virgin Group, including “Virgin Australia”. Virgin Australia’s brands have significant commercial value and damage to these brands
would impact Virgin Australia’s business as Virgin Australia relies on its brands’ positive recognition to help attract and retain passengers, employees and investors both
domestically and internationally. The strong reputation of the Virgin brand is not under Virgin Australia’s control and can be adversely affected by the actions of members of the
Virgin Group or other licensees that are not affiliated with or controlled by Virgin Australia. In addition, due to the high profile of the Virgin brand internationally, Virgin Australia is
susceptible to negative or inaccurate commentary on the Virgin brand or organisations associated with the international Virgin brand, which may, in turn, harm Virgin Australia’s
image and reputation. Losing the right to use the Virgin brand, being required to modify its use of the Virgin brand, a change in the perception of the Virgin brand or damage to the
Virgin brand would have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s business.
In addition, Virgin Australia’s ability to expand its operations under the Virgin brand to include new non-domestic destinations is, in some circumstances, subject to Virgin Group
consent, which may place limitations on future expansion plans.
Virgin Australia faces risks that its strategic alliances may not be reauthorised or deliver the anticipated results.
The development and maintenance of alliances and other strategic relationships is critical to Virgin Australia’s business and strategy. Virgin Australia has key strategic alliances
with Air New Zealand, Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines. These strategic alliances are complemented by key partnerships with, among others, Hawaiian
Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Virgin America. Through these strategic alliances and partnerships, Virgin Australia’s passengers have greater access to a virtual international network
with increased options for routes available to them, stop-overs and fare types, greater access to airport lounges and opportunities to earn frequent flyer points. Further,
cooperation with strategic alliance partners on scheduling and pricing is possible only in prescribed circumstances and in accordance with anti-trust immunity.
Virgin Australia’s strategic alliances with Air New Zealand, Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines require ongoing authorisation from the ACCC and the equivalent
regulator in the home country of the strategic alliance partner. Authorisation is typically granted for between three and five years. The authorisation process is public and can take
a significant amount of time (each previous alliance authorisation has taken approximately six months or longer to be approved). There is a risk that the ACCC or the equivalent
regulator in the home country of each strategic alliance partner or both may choose not to reauthorise a key strategic alliance for a number of reasons, including if aviation market
conditions have changed since the previous authorisation was granted. It is also possible that the ACCC or such regulator will impose new or additional conditions on a
partnership or alliance in connection with reauthorisation which can add additional costs and operational burdens on Virgin Australia’s business. For example, the Air New
Zealand authorisation is conditional on compliance with obligations concerning a number of routes between Australia and New Zealand.
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Virgin Australia faces risks that its strategic alliances may not be reauthorised or deliver the anticipated results (cont)
In addition, because Virgin Australia’s alliances with Delta Air Lines and Air New Zealand are revenue sharing joint ventures, a loss of one of these alliances would have a direct
and adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s revenues.
Should one or more of Virgin Australia’s strategic alliances or key partnerships be terminated, or should an alliance not be reauthorised by the ACCC or the equivalent regulator in
the home country of each strategic alliance partner, the termination or unsuccessful reauthorisation could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s business, results of
operations, financial condition and prospects. Further, no assurance can be given that Virgin Australia’s alliances or partner airlines will perform in line, from an operational
perspective, with Virgin Australia, which could result in a significant variation in the amount of transfer payments or receipts payable by or to Virgin Australia, and, in turn, could
adversely affect Virgin Australia’s results of operations and financial condition.
Epidemics, pandemics, severe weather conditions, natural disasters or other “Acts of God” can materially adversely affect Virgin Australia’s operations and the
demand for air travel.
External events may cause a significant network disruption to the airline industry. Epidemics and pandemics (such as avian influenza and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
(“SARS”) type viruses), natural disasters (such as volcanic ash, floods and earthquakes), severe weather conditions or other “Acts of God” (whether on a regional or global scale)
could have a material adverse effect on the airline industry, resulting in substantial reductions in or cancellations of bookings and flights in the affected region and, more generally,
reducing overall demand for Virgin Australia’s services. For example, a significant number of Virgin Australia’s operations involve flights to and from Queensland, the tropical
cyclone and associated wide spread flooding that affected Queensland from the end of December 2010 through January 2011 significantly impacted Virgin Australia’s domestic
operations and revenues. The 2003 outbreak of SARS was linked to air travel early in its development and had a severe impact on the aviation industry, as evidenced by a sharp
reduction in passenger bookings, cancellation of many flights and employee layoffs.
If external events were to weaken the demand for air travel or materially affect airline operations for a period of time, it could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s
financial and operating performance for the relevant financial year. This is especially the case because the occurrence and timing of such events, together with the reaction of
aviation authorities to such events, cannot be predicted or controlled by Virgin Australia.
Virgin Australia’s business is subject to large liability claims for serious personal injury or death arising out of accidents or disasters.
Due to the nature of its core operating business, Virgin Australia may be subject to liability claims arising out of accidents or disasters involving aircraft on which Virgin Australia’s
passengers and staff are traveling or at facilities operated by Virgin Australia. An accident or other incident involving aircraft belonging to Virgin Australia or otherwise associated
with the Virgin Australia brand, such as codeshare flights, could involve significant potential claims by injured passengers or others for personal injury, death or damage to
property in addition to the cost of the repair or replacement of damaged aircraft and its consequential temporary or permanent loss from service. While Virgin Australia’s liability is
capped in some instances by applicable legislation and Virgin Australia maintains insurance to mitigate risks associated with these types of liability claims, there can be no
assurance that Virgin Australia’s insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover one or more large claims and any shortfall may be material and could have a material adverse
effect on Virgin Australia’s financial condition and results of operations.Additionally, even if fully insured against liability claims associated with any particular incident, if the
incident involves an aircraft operated by, or on behalf of, Virgin Australia, it could cause a public perception that the Virgin Australia brand is less safe or reliable than other
airlines, which would harm Virgin Australia’s reputation and business and, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial condition and results of
operations.
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Virgin Australia is exposed to risks associated with aviation fuel price trends.
Fuel costs constitute the largest percentage of the total operating costs of Virgin Australia. Aviation fuel has been, and is expected to remain, subject to significant price volatility.
Prices for aviation fuel are strongly correlated to the price of petroleum and are influenced by a number of factors, including political events, war or the threat of war and the
impact on pricing of the coordinated supply decisions of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries producer cartel. As a result, volatility in the price of oil and petroleum
products can have a material impact on Virgin Australia’s operating results. For each of the financial years ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, fuel and oil costs amounted
to 27% of Virgin Australia’s net operating expenses. Based on market conditions and Virgin Australia’s hedging profile as of June 30, 2013, Virgin Australia estimates that an
increase in the price of kerosene by A$10 per metric ton from June 30, 2013 would have the effect of increasing Virgin Australia’s operating expenditure by approximately A$3
million for the 2014 financial year, after taking into account hedging transactions and the quantity of fuel expected to be consumed. These price risks are partially hedged through
the purchase of oil derivatives in forward markets which can generate a profit or a loss. However, no assurance can be given that the hedging strategy that Virgin Australia
chooses to employ will be effective. In addition, although Virgin Australia seeks to pass on at least a portion of the cost of increased fuel prices to its customers it is not always
able to do so.
If Virgin Australia is exposed to significant price volatility or increases in prices for aviation fuel or both, there can be no assurance that Virgin Australia’s hedging practices will
effectively protect against these price risks or that any increases will be partially or fully offset by passing portions of these costs on to passengers (including through fuel
surcharges) and/or by cost reductions, nor can Virgin Australia predict the movement of either short or long-term aviation fuel prices. To the extent Virgin Australia is unable to
effectively hedge or offset these price risks, they could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial performance.
Due to the capital intensive nature of the airline industry, Virgin Australia has incurred substantial indebtedness.
The airline industry is capital intensive and, as a result, Virgin Australia has incurred indebtedness and capital commitments (primarily with respect to aircraft) to finance its
material capital expenditure requirements. As a consequence, a substantial portion of existing borrowings is secured on Virgin Australia’s assets. At June 30, 2013, Virgin
Australia and its subsidiaries had current and non-current interest bearing liabilities of A$1,889.9 million (Noting this is pre the issue of the Enhanced Equipment Notes in
November). Virgin Australia’s indebtedness could have important consequences. For example, it could reduce Virgin Australia’s ability to grow its business through capital
expenditures and acquisitions, reduce working capital, limit Virgin Australia’s flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in its business industry or the general economy,
place Virgin Australia at a disadvantage compared to its competitors that have less debt and limit Virgin Australia’s ability to borrow additional funds or pay down existing debt.
Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
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Virgin Australia has substantial future financing needs and may not be able to obtain sufficient funds on a timely basis and on acceptable terms or at all to provide
adequate liquidity and to finance necessary operating and capital expenditures.
Virgin Australia has substantial future financing needs. Virgin Australia’s ability to finance ongoing operations, committed aircraft orders and future fleet growth plans are
vulnerable to various factors including financial market conditions. A failure to obtain adequate financing to meet necessary operating and capital expenditures would have a
material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial condition and results of operations.
Virgin Australia faces a number of challenges in its business that are common within the airline industry, including in relation to economic conditions, foreign exchange rates,
increased competition from domestic and international carriers, labour issues, volatile fuel prices and contractual covenants to maintain deposit cash collateral with third parties. In
addition, Virgin Australia has significant fixed financial obligations, including commitments to purchase aircraft. Its ability to meet these commitments will be contingent on its
operating performance, cash flow and ability to source capital on commercially acceptable terms. Virgin Australia’s liquidity may be adversely impacted by these and other factors
and the other risks identified in this presentation. As part of Virgin Australia’s efforts to meet such challenges and to support its business strategy, significant liquidity and
significant operating and capital expenditures are and will in the future be required. There can be no assurance that Virgin Australia will continue to be able to obtain on a timely
basis sufficient funds on terms acceptable to Virgin Australia to provide adequate liquidity and to finance the operating and capital expenditures necessary to its ongoing
operations and to support its business strategy if cash flows from operations and cash on hand are insufficient.
Increases in insurance costs or a reduction in insurance coverage could have an adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s business.
Virgin Australia insures its aircraft fleet according to the practices followed by other major airline carriers and in accordance with applicable legislation regarding the payment of
compensation. However, Virgin Australia’s ability to secure the desired policies or policies required under its various aircraft financings or leasing obligations is dependent on the
availability of such insurance policies. These policies must be renewed at regular intervals and may be subject to renewal on less favourable terms. In addition, these policies
stipulate a number of exclusions and conditions under which the insurers may terminate policies or deny coverage.
The airline industry is exposed to the risk that in the future insurance coverage for aviation related risks will become too expensive or too difficult to obtain. For example, future
terrorist attacks or acts of sabotage, especially if they were to be directed against air traffic, or the occurrence of other incidents such as a natural or man-made disaster, could
result in insurance coverage for aviation risks becoming more expensive or certain risks becoming uninsurable or both.
There can be no assurance that the amount of insurance coverage, if any, available to Virgin Australia, especially upon the occurrence of a man-made or natural disaster,
including the loss of one or more of Virgin Australia’s aircraft for any reason, would be adequate to cover the resulting losses. Any shortfall may be material and could have an
adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial condition and results of operation.
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Virgin Australia is subject to extensive regulation of both its aviation and broader business activities.
Airlines are subject to extensive regulatory requirements. Virgin Australia is subject not only to Australian law and regulation, but also to the laws and regulations of other
countries, international organisations and international, bilateral and multilateral treaties. The scope of such laws and regulations include, among other things, infrastructure issues
relating to slot capacity and traffic rights, the environment (including noise abatement, security requirements and carbon emissions), safety, licensing, competition, passenger
protection, privacy and tax.
Additional laws, regulations, taxes and airport rates and charges, including significant increases in air passenger duties, proposed or established from time to time could
significantly increase the cost of airline operations or reduce revenues by, among other things, reducing demand for air travel. For example, changes in flight duty and rest
requirement rules or the minimum required flight crew to passenger ratios could cause Virgin Australia to incur a material increase in employment related costs. Virgin Australia
cannot fully anticipate all regulatory changes that may be made in the future, nor the possible adverse impact of such changes. Virgin Australia’s ability to comply with such
regulations is key to maintaining its operational and financial performance. If Virgin Australia is unable to fully comply with future regulations, or the cost of compliance with new
regulations is significant and Virgin Australia is unable to pass such costs on to its passengers, it could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial and operating
performance.
Virgin Australia may be exposed to risks associated with climate change regulation.
Various international, national and regional regulatory approaches are being taken to address climate change. Current Australian federal legislation, for example, has established
an emissions trading framework that currently imposes a fixed price on carbon emissions generated domestically by large Australian emitters, including Virgin Australia. The
carbon price is fixed at A$24.15 per metric ton of emitted CO2 for the 2013/14 financial year and A$25.40 per metric ton of emitted CO2 in 2014/15 before moving to a floating
price set by the market in 2015/16.
The price is anticipated to drop when the carbon price moves to a floating price; however, as the price is set by the market, it may fluctuate significantly and increase over time,
which may have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial condition and operating results. The recently elected Australian Coalition government has proposed to
repeal the existing emissions trading framework and instead pursue a Direct Action (“Direct Action”) approach. Although only limited details have been released on how Direct
Action would work, it would include using public funds to purchase emissions abatement at tender and potentially imposing “business as usual” baselines and penalties for
exceeding them on emitters. There can be no assurance that the Australian Coalition government will be able to effect the repeal of the existing emissions trading framework or
implement Direct Action, or as to what the timing and final details and terms of the Direct Action plan will be, including how it might apply to the aviation industry.
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Virgin Australia may be exposed to risks associated with climate change regulation. (cont.)
Internationally, the International Civil Aviation Organiation (“ICAO”) is overseeing efforts to address greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation. In the event an
international emissions trading scheme or a carbon offsetting scheme for airlines is introduced, Virgin Australia may be liable for additional costs in relation to its carbon emissions
for all international flights which, at present, cannot be accurately assessed.
Climate change regulation in Australia or other countries and regions may limit Virgin Australia’s operational flexibility and increase costs. In addition, passenger attitudes
regarding environmental and climate issues may also change, which may lead to a reduced demand for air travel, including if ticket prices are increased by such regulation. These
risks associated with climate change regulation could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial condition and results of operations.
Virgin Australia is exposed to macroeconomic factors and governmental policy changes or decisions, which could have an adverse impact on its business.
Macroeconomic decisions and other government policy changes may impact taxes, duties, superannuation levies or other charges to which Virgin Australia is subject which could
have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations. Examples include the Australian carbon price and potential alternative Direct Action approach,
and changes to legislated curfews that restrict operations at some airports during certain times to provide noise relief to residents surrounding the relevant airports. Australian
federal legislation, for example, currently limits take-offs and landings at the Sydney Airport between 11pm and 6am by restricting passenger jet flights from operating during this
time.
Certain markets in which Virgin Australia operates are subject to government regulation controlling capacity or restricting market entry or both. For example, capacity is limited
under the Australian-Indonesian bilateral air services agreement and some domestic intrastate routes have market entry restrictions. Relaxation of such restrictions, while creating
growth opportunities for Virgin Australia, could increase competition and therefore have a negative impact on its margins and result in a material adverse effect on its financial
condition and results of operations. Furthermore, Virgin Australia’s ability to enter new markets and manage its growth strategy may be impeded as a result of government
regulations that restrict Virgin Australia’s entry into new markets.
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The airline industry relies upon and is exposed to national and international infrastructure development.
Virgin Australia is dependent on and may be affected by infrastructure decisions or changes in infrastructure policy by governments, regulators or other entities outside its control.
For example, in June 2013, Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd (“BAC”), the owner of the Brisbane Airport, and Virgin Australia reached an agreement to enhance Virgin
Australia’s facilities at the Brisbane Airport. The agreement contemplates, among other things, a series of major upgrades to the Virgin Australia-leased area at the domestic
terminal, ongoing runway access for the next 10 years, support for the development of the new parallel runway and the purchase by BAC and lease-back to Virgin Australia of the
maintenance hangar used by Virgin Australia. If construction of the new parallel runway is delayed or does not occur at all or if other necessary infrastructure changes are not
completed at this airport, Virgin Australia’s future operations at the Brisbane Airport may be disrupted, which could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial
condition and results of operations. In addition, if the governing bodies of other airports important to Virgin Australia’s operations do not make appropriate infrastructure decisions
when needed, it could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s ability to operate at that airport and thereby its financial and operating performance.
Virgin Australia’s operating results historically fluctuate due to seasonality and other factors associated with the airline industry.
Virgin Australia has historically experienced greater demand for its services in the second half of the calendar year and lower demand in the first half of the calendar year. This
demand pattern is principally a result of the greater number of peak leisure travel periods occurring during the second half of the calendar year and traditionally lower business-
related travel in January. Virgin Australia has substantial fixed costs that do not meaningfully fluctuate with passenger demand in the short term.
Slot allocations can affect the competitiveness and financial condition of airlines.
Slot allocations can affect the competitiveness and financial condition of airlines. Airport slots are rights allocated to an entity by an airport, government agency or other agency
granting the slot user the right to schedule a landing or departure during a specific time period. Slot allocations are based on a number of factors and for many airports, airlines
are required to participate in an application process to secure slot allocations at the particular airport. While the International Air Transport Association (“IATA”) has established
best industry practice guidelines (based on such criteria as environmental issues and the appropriate use of slots) and a policy for worldwide application in relation to slot
allocation and coordination, local regulation and legislation will override IATA’s procedures if such regulation or legislation exists. Virgin Australia operates at a number of
congested and slot constrained airports, including some of the most important airports to its operations such as Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Denpasar. A failure of Virgin
Australia to secure slots for current and future flights will affect its ability to add additional flights to its existing schedules at the relevant airports and could lead to changes in flight
schedules or reduced aircraft utilisation, which in turn could have a material adverse affect on Virgin Australia’s operating and financial performance.
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Airport, transit and landing fees, along with charges and the costs that an airline must pay to ensure it has access to airports and air navigation and related services
may increase.
Virgin Australia is exposed to increases in airport, transit and landing fees, along with changes in air security policies, air traffic security costs and airport common use
infrastructure upgrades. Airport, transit and landing fees and security charges or initiatives represent a significant operating cost to Virgin Australia.
Australia’s major airports are privatised, and airport operators hold significant power in negotiating prices for airport services with airlines under the Australian government’s
approach to price monitoring. With airport charges representing one of Virgin Australia’s largest expenditures, there is a risk that Virgin Australia’s cost base will be negatively
impacted in the future under the current regulatory regime. If Virgin Australia is unable to pass on any increases in charges, fees or other costs to its passengers, it could have a
material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s business and financial and operating performance.
Virgin Australia may be exposed to the loss of key airport capacity.
Virgin Australia is exposed to the loss of capacity at its core airports, including the Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne airports, and at other airports where it flies to and from.
Factors affecting such capacity, on either a short or long-term basis, could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial condition and results of operations.
The complete or partial loss or temporary closure of any terminal or other substantial facilities at Virgin Australia’s core airports—for instance due to fire, collapse of the building,
major air crash at the site, a terrorist or similar security incident, significant construction or labour strikes—would result in the disruption of Virgin Australia’s operations and could
have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia and its partners’ business, financial condition and results of operations.
Virgin Australia cannot expand its operations into new markets as easily as other airlines.
Virgin Australia cannot expand its operations into new markets as easily as some other airlines because of some restrictions imposed on it by brand and other agreements
entered into with the Virgin Group and other partner or affiliated airlines.
The trademark licenses for Virgin Australia’s business limit the trade marks which may be used by Virgin Australia domestically and internationally. The trademark licenses and
certain other agreements also place some restrictions on the domestic and international routes which may be flown by Virgin Australia, as well as the provision of other air
transport services if the prior consent from the other party is not secured. To the extent Virgin Australia is unable to secure consent and expand its operations relative to its
competitors, it could have an adverse effect on future revenue generation and the growth of Virgin Australia’s business.
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Virgin Australia is dependent on its employees, many of whom are unionised, and Virgin Australia may not be able to maintain labour costs at sustainable levels.
Employee costs represent the second largest cost component of Virgin Australia’s business. Several unions represent many of Virgin Australia’s staff members, which has the
potential to cause industrial disruption to Virgin Australia’s business operations. Collective bargaining through unions over renewal of employee terms and conditions takes place
on a regular basis, often with multiple negotiations occurring at any one time. Labour conflicts or a breakdown in the bargaining process with Virgin Australia’s employees,
including flight crew and ground operations employees, or workers not employed by Virgin Australia, including baggage handlers, could disrupt operations and adversely affect
Virgin Australia’s business performance. Further, the increase in labour costs as a result of enterprise bargaining or union action could have an adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s
financial condition and results of operations.
Virgin Australia is exposed to operational disruptions as a result of labour conflicts and industrial action.
Unions are increasingly relying on safety as a basis for taking either industrial action or as a cause of action in other industrial disputes including, for example, breach of general
protection provisions. There can be no assurance, either during the bargaining process or at any other time, that Virgin Australia will not experience strikes or other industrial
action. Any drawn out industrial dispute which involves the prospect of industrial action could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s reputation and cause passengers
to book with its competitors. In addition, by raising safety as an issue in industrial disputes, unions increase Virgin Australia’s exposure to reputational damage. Further, the impact
of an increase in labour costs for any reason, including as a result of enterprise bargaining or union action, could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial
condition and results of operations.
Furthermore, strikes or other industrial action associated with Virgin Australia’s strategic alliances could negatively reflect on Virgin Australia to the extent that passengers booked
on Virgin Australia’s codeshare or partner’s flights are affected by such strikes.
Any labour dispute or work stoppage, including the threat of any labour dispute or work stoppage as a result of union action or otherwise, could have a material adverse effect on
Virgin Australia’s financial condition and results of operations.
Virgin Australia is dependent on its executive officers and other key employees and could be materially adversely affected by substantial turnover.
Virgin Australia is dependent on the experience and industry knowledge of its executive officers and other key employees to execute its strategy, including the Game Change
Program and Game On Strategies. If Virgin Australia were to experience a substantial turnover in its leadership or other key employees, Virgin Australia’s business, financial
condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. Additionally, Virgin Australia depends on its ability to attract and retain qualified key personnel with
specified skill sets. No assurance can be given that it will be able to attract and retain such individuals as needed in the future.
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Virgin Australia is dependent on key suppliers and service providers.
Virgin Australia is dependent upon its ability to source, on favourable commercial terms, sufficient quantities and quality of plant, equipment, goods and services in a timely
manner. These include plant, equipment, goods and services available at airports or from airport authorities or otherwise required for Virgin Australia’s operations, such as fuel,
aircraft and related parts, aircraft maintenance services and IT and software products and services. This risk is increased in situations where there is a limited number of
suppliers. For example Virgin Australia is dependent on The Boeing Company and Airbus S.A.S. as its primary suppliers for aircraft and aircraft-related items. The failure, refusal
or inability of a supplier to provide plant, equipment, goods or services may arise as a result of a wide range of causes, which may be beyond Virgin Australia’s control. Any failure
or inability of Virgin Australia to successfully source plant, equipment, goods and services, including by reason of a failure, refusal or inability of a supplier or service provider to
source goods and services on terms and pricing and within the timeframes and quality and pricing levels acceptable to Virgin Australia, could have a material adverse effect on
Virgin Australia’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Virgin Australia is dependent on a number of other third parties for certain principal material business needs and services including aircraft manufacturers, airport operators,
airport authorities, aircraft lessors, airframe and engine manufacturers, aircraft fuel providers, aircraft maintenance providers, software and IT service providers, global distribution
systems, credit card companies, air traffic controllers, ground handlers, caterers, security personnel, check-in staff, call centre services, baggage handlers and distributors and
other general airport services. If these third parties are unable for any reason to continue to supply goods and services on terms acceptable to Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia
may not be able to replace such third parties immediately or may be required to directly provide such goods and services. In addition, Virgin Australia may be unable to source
alternative equivalent plant, equipment, goods and services in a timely manner due to the specialised nature of the supply or market. If one or more of these third party services
were restricted or temporarily unavailable as a result of events such as strikes or technical problems or were permanently unavailable or only available on un-commercial terms, or
a service provider failed to provide services to the standard expected by Virgin Australia, or if lessors and airframe and engine manufacturers were to delay delivery of aircraft,
make scheduled deliveries of aircraft late, or deliver goods which do not meet the standards and specifications contracted for, it could have a material adverse effect on Virgin
Australia’s business, reputation, financial condition and results of operations.
Virgin Australia is exposed to credit risk of counterparties.
Virgin Australia is exposed to credit risk to the extent of non-performance by its counterparties to financial assets receivables. Treasury activities, including money market
deposits, fuel hedging and foreign currency transactions, could lead to a concentration of different credit risks on the same counterparty. Virgin Australia is also exposed to credit
risk to the extent of non-performance by its insurance counterparties.
Failure of any of Virgin Australia’s counterparties, including aircraft manufacturers and aircraft lessors to whom deposits and prepayments have been made, could have a material
adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial condition and results of operations.
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Virgin Australia is exposed to interest rate fluctuations
Virgin Australia is exposed to increases in interest rates when its floating rate debt in a particular currency exceeds floating rate cash deposits in that currency or when its floating
rate cash deposits in a particular currency exceed floating rate debt in that currency. As of June 30, 2013, 48% of Virgin Australia’s gross debt was fixed rate and 52% was
floating rate. Of the floating rate debt, 59% was denominated in Australian dollars, 40% was denominated in U.S dollars and 1% was denominated in New Zealand dollars. As
such, Virgin Australia is exposed to fluctuations in interest rates.
Fluctuations in currency exchange rates could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial condition and results of operations.
Virgin Australia is exposed to currency risk on revenue, purchases and borrowings that are denominated in a currency other than the Australian dollar. Virgin Australia undertakes
transactions in a number of foreign currencies, the most material of which are transactions denominated in U.S. dollars, including the purchase of fuel, aircraft, aircraft lease
payments and the sale of airline passenger revenue.
In order to protect against currency risk, Virgin Australia enters into Australian dollar denominated fuel contracts as well as forward exchange contracts and option contracts to
purchase currencies, other than Australian dollars, and sell Australian dollars. These contracts are hedging highly probable forecasted purchases for the ensuing financial periods.
The contracts are timed to mature when the operating expenses or capital expenditures are expected to be incurred. Realised gains or losses on these contracts arise due to
differences between the actual spot rates on settlement, the forward rates of the derivative contracts and the cost of option premiums paid. There can be no assurance that Virgin
Australia’s hedging practices will effectively protect Virgin Australia against currency risk. To the extent Virgin Australia is unable to protect against currency risk, it could have a
material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the translation of foreign currency debt on Virgin Australia’s balance sheet
can, to the extent it is not offset against foreign currency assets, lead to substantial movements in the Australian Dollar value of debt and a resultant movement in reserves, which
could also have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial condition and results of operations.
Virgin Australia’s reported financial position and results will be affected by changes in financial reporting requirements.
There is a risk that changes to accounting standards could have an impact on Virgin Australia’s accounting policies, financial position or its performance. For example, the AASB
has released an exposure draft of a new lease accounting standard. This standard proposes that a lessee would recognise assets and liabilities for leases with a maximum
possible term of more than 12 months as a liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the leased asset for the lease term. If adopted in
its proposed form, this standard would require Virgin Australia to recognise aircraft and property assets, currently accounted for as operating leases, on its balance sheet unless
the maximum possible lease term is no more than 12 months. This could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial condition and results of operations and
financial metrics.
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Virgin Australia’s management information reporting resources face significant demands from its rapid expansion and changes in strategy.
Virgin Australia’s rapid expansion and changes in strategy, including the implementation of the Game Change Program and Game On, have placed and may continue to place
significant demands on management information resources and financial and internal controls systems. Effective management of Virgin Australia’s growth will require, among
other things, continued development and appropriate resourcing of its management information reporting systems and financial and internal controls. If Virgin Australia fails to
successfully manage these aspects of its growth, this could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition.
Skywest may not be successfully integrated into Virgin Australia’s business and Virgin Australia may not realise anticipated benefits from the acquisition of Skywest
and its interest in Tigerair Australia.
Virgin Australia’s acquisition of Skywest in April 2013 involved the combination of businesses that historically operated as independent companies in separate sectors of the
Australian domestic aviation market. As a result, Virgin Australia has and will continue to undertake significant efforts to integrate Skywest into the Virgin Australia Group. The time
and costs associated with this integration process may exceed the anticipated benefits of the acquisition, such as realising synergies through shared functions, including
procurement and expansion into the FIFO market. Other potential difficulties Virgin Australia may encounter as part of the continued integration process include, among other
things, the challenge of integrating the workforces of the two companies while maintaining focus on providing consistent, high quality customer service and running an efficient
operation; disruption of, or the loss of, momentum in the ongoing business of Virgin Australia or Skywest; potential unknown liabilities or liabilities that are significantly larger than
Virgin Australia anticipated; and unforeseen increased expenses and delays associated with completing the integration of Skywest. Virgin Australia acquired a 60% interest in
Tigerair Australia in July 2013. While Tigerair Australia will continue to operate as a separate airline and will not be rebranded to Virgin Australia’s branding, the acquisition is
anticipated to enable Virgin Australia to compete in the budget travel market segment in Australia. If the partnership with Tigerair Australia does not fully or partially deliver the
anticipated benefits from the acquisition, including synergies through shared functions and a stronger presence in the budget travel market segment in Australia, or such benefits
are delayed, the costs associated with the acquisition may exceed the anticipated benefits.
If the expected benefits of the acquisition of Skywest or the acquisition of 60% of Tigerair Australia are not realised fully or at all, or take longer to, or are more expensive to,
realise than expected, it may have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s business strategy, financial condition and results of operations
Virgin Australia is exposed to liquidity risks associated with credit card processing service providers.
Virgin Australia has agreements with companies that process customer credit card transactions for the sale of air travel and other services. Some of these agreements allow the
processing companies, under certain conditions, to hold an amount of Virgin Australia’s cash (referred to as a “holdback”) equal to some or all of the advance ticket sales that
have been processed by that company, but for which Virgin Australia has not yet provided the air transportation. These holdback requirements can be modified at the discretion of
the processing companies upon the occurrence of specific events, including material adverse changes in Virgin Australia’s financial condition. An increase in the current holdback
requirements could have an adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial condition and results of operations.
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Virgin Australia faces risks that future acquisitions may be blocked by the ACCC or that undertakings may be required.
Any future acquisitions by Virgin Australia of a competitor or potential competitor’s operations related to Australia will likely require merger clearance from the ACCC. There is a
risk that the ACCC will oppose any such acquisition or will require Virgin Australia to provide court enforceable undertakings (which may include a requirement to divest certain
parts of its business) in order to approve the acquisition. Even if the acquisition is approved by the ACCC there is a risk that delay caused by seeking approval may jeopardise the
acquisition.
Virgin Australia’s strategic direction may be altered if it is acquired or a change of control occurs.
A number of international airlines hold large shareholdings in Virgin Australia. These shareholders may increase, including as a result of the Entitlement Offer. If one or more of
these shareholders, or any other person or company, acquires Virgin Australia or increases its shareholdings to initiate a change of control of Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia may
be required to unwind a number of its strategic alliances or amend or terminate material contracts relating to its business operations. Such an acquisition or increase in
shareholding could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s strategic direction, financial condition and results of operations.
Virgin Australia faces risks from legal and arbitration proceedings.
From time to time, Virgin Australia is involved in lawsuits and claims, the majority of which arise as a consequence of the normal course of its business and out of its relationships
with employees, staff, public bodies, passengers and suppliers, as well as out of industrial activities.
The results of such lawsuits and claims can be uncertain and cannot therefore be precisely determined. No assurance can be given that any provisions made in relation to any
ongoing investigations, legal and/or arbitration proceedings will be sufficient should any of the investigations or proceedings have a negative outcome for Virgin Australia. A
negative outcome in any investigation or claim could have a material adverse effect on Virgin Australia’s financial condition and results of operations.
There are general risks associated with investments in equity capital.
The trading price of shares in Virgin Australia may fluctuate with movements in equity capital markets in Australia and internationally. This may result in the market price for the
New Shares being less or more than the offer price. Generally applicable factors which may affect the market price of shares include: general movements in Australian and
international stock markets; investor sentiment; Australian and international economic conditions and outlook, changes in interest rates and the rate of inflation; changes in
government regulation and policies; announcement of new technologies; and geo-political instability, including international hostilities and acts of terrorism. No assurances can be
given that the New Shares will trade at or above the offer price. None of Virgin Australia, its Board or any other person guarantees the market performance of the New Shares.
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This document does not constitute an offer of new ordinary shares in Virgin Australia (New Shares) of the Company in any jurisdiction in which it would be unlawful. New Shares may
not be offered or sold in any country outside Australia except to the extent permitted below.
British Virgin Islands
The New Shares may not be offered in the British Virgin Islands unless Virgin Australia, or the person offering the New Shares on its behalf is licensed to carry on business in the
British Virgin Islands. Virgin Australia is not licensed to carry on business in the British Virgin Islands. The New Shares may be offered to British Virgin Islands business companies from
outside the British Virgin Islands without restriction.
Hong Kong
WARNING: This document has not been, and will not be, registered as a prospectus under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32) of Hong Kong (the "Companies Ordinance"), nor has it
been authorised by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong pursuant to the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) of the Laws of Hong Kong (the "SFO"). No
action has been taken in Hong Kong to authorise or register this document or to permit the distribution of this document or any documents issued in connection with it. Accordingly, the
New Shares have not been and will not be offered or sold in Hong Kong other than to "professional investors" (as defined in the SFO).
No advertisement, invitation or document relating to the New Shares has been or will be issued, or has been or will be in the possession of any person for the purpose of issue, in Hong
Kong or elsewhere that is directed at, or the contents of which are likely to be accessed or read by, the public of Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the securities laws of
Hong Kong) other than with respect to New Shares that are or are intended to be disposed of only to persons outside Hong Kong or only to professional investors (as defined in the
SFO and any rules made under that ordinance). No person allotted New Shares may sell, or offer to sell, such securities in circumstances that amount to an offer to the public in Hong
Kong within six months following the date of issue of such securities.
The contents of this document have not been reviewed by any Hong Kong regulatory authority. You are advised to exercise caution in relation to the offer. If you are in doubt about any
contents of this document, you should obtain independent professional advice.
New Zealand
This document has not been registered, filed with or approved by any New Zealand regulatory authority under the Securities Act 1978 (New Zealand).
The New Shares in the entitlement offer are not being offered or sold to the public in New Zealand other than to existing shareholders of Virgin Australia with registered addresses in
New Zealand to whom the offer of New Shares is being made in reliance on the Securities Act (Overseas Companies) Exemption Notice 2013 (New Zealand).
Other than in the entitlement offer, New Shares may be offered and sold in New Zealand only to:
• persons whose principal business is the investment of money or who, in the course of and for the purposes of their business, habitually invest money; or
• persons who are each required to (i) pay a minimum subscription price of at least NZ$500,000 for the securities before allotment or (ii) have previously paid a minimum subscription
price of at least NZ$500,000 for securities of Virgin Australia (initial securities) in a single transaction before the allotment of such initial securities and such allotment was not
more than 18 months prior to the date of this document.
Norway
This document has not been approved by, or registered with, any Norwegian securities regulator under the Norwegian Securities Trading Act of 29 June 2007. Accordingly, this
document shall not be deemed to constitute an offer to the public in Norway within the meaning of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act of 2007.
The New Shares may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, in Norway except to "professional clients" (as defined in Norwegian Securities Regulation of 29 June 2007 no. 876
and including non-professional clients having met the criteria for being deemed to be professional and for which an investment firm has waived the protection as non-professional in
accordance with the procedures in this regulation).
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Singapore
This document and any other materials relating to the New Shares have not been, and will not be, lodged or registered as a prospectus in Singapore with the Monetary Authority of
Singapore. Accordingly, this document and any other document or materials in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of New Shares, may not be
issued, circulated or distributed, nor may the New Shares be offered or sold, or be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase, whether directly or indirectly, to
persons in Singapore except pursuant to and in accordance with exemptions in Subdivision (4) Division 1, Part XIII of the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore (the
"SFA"), or as otherwise pursuant to, and in accordance with the conditions of any other applicable provisions of the SFA.
This document has been given to you on the basis that you are (i) an existing holder of Virgin Australia’s shares, (ii) an "institutional investor" (as defined in the SFA) or (iii) a "relevant
person" (as defined in section 275(2) of the SFA). In the event that you are not an investor falling within any of the categories set out above, please return this document immediately.
You may not forward or circulate this document to any other person in Singapore.
Any offer is not made to you with a view to the New Shares being subsequently offered for sale to any other party. There are on-sale restrictions in Singapore that may be applicable to
investors who acquire New Shares. As such, investors are advised to acquaint themselves with the SFA provisions relating to resale restrictions in Singapore and comply accordingly.
Switzerland
The New Shares may not be publicly offered in Switzerland and will not be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange ("SIX") or on any other stock exchange or regulated trading facility in
Switzerland. This document has been prepared without regard to the disclosure standards for issuance prospectuses under art. 652a or art. 1156 of the Swiss Code of Obligations or
the disclosure standards for listing prospectuses under art. 27 ff. of the SIX Listing Rules or the listing rules of any other stock exchange or regulated trading facility in Switzerland.
Neither this document nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the New Shares may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland. The New
Shares will only be offered to regulated financial intermediaries such as banks, securities dealers, insurance institutions and fund management companies as well as institutional
investors with professional treasury operations.
Neither this document nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the New Shares have been or will be filed with or approved by any Swiss regulatory authority. In particular,
this document will not be filed with, and the offer of New Shares will not be supervised by, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).
This document is personal to the recipient only and not for general circulation in Switzerland.
United Arab Emirates
Neither this document nor the New Shares have been approved, disapproved or passed on in any way by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, the Emirates Securities and
Commodities Authority or any other governmental authority in the United Arab Emirates, nor has Virgin Australia received authorisation or licensing from the Central Bank of the United
Arab Emirates, the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority or any other governmental authority in the United Arab Emirates to market or sell the New Shares within the United
Arab Emirates. No marketing of any financial products or services may be made from within the United Arab Emirates and no subscription to any financial products or services may be
consummated within the United Arab Emirates. This document does not constitute and may not be used for the purpose of an offer or invitation. No services relating to the New Shares,
including the receipt of applications and/or the allotment or redemption of New Shares, may be rendered within the United Arab Emirates by Virgin Australia.
No offer or invitation to subscribe for New Shares is valid in, or permitted from any person in, the Dubai International Financial Centre.
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United Kingdom
Neither the information in this document nor any other document relating to the offer has been delivered for approval to the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom and no
prospectus (within the meaning of section 85 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended ("FSMA")) has been published or is intended to be published in respect of
the New Shares. This document is issued on a confidential basis to "qualified investors" (within the meaning of section 86(7) of FSMA) in the United Kingdom, and the New Shares may
not be offered or sold in the United Kingdom by means of this document, any accompanying letter or any other document, except in circumstances which do not require the publication
of a prospectus pursuant to section 86(1) FSMA. This document should not be distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, nor may its contents be disclosed by recipients
to any other person in the United Kingdom.
Any invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of section 21 of FSMA) received in connection with the issue or sale of the New Shares has only been
communicated or caused to be communicated and will only be communicated or caused to be communicated in the United Kingdom in circumstances in which section 21(1) of FSMA
does not apply to Virgin Australia.
In the United Kingdom, this document is being distributed only to, and is directed at, persons (i) who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article
19(5) (investment professionals) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotions) Order 2005 ("FPO"), (ii) who fall within the categories of persons referred to in
Article 49(2)(a) to (d) (high net worth companies, unincorporated associations, etc.) of the FPO or (iii) to whom it may otherwise be lawfully communicated (together "relevant persons").
The investments to which this document relates are available only to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to purchase will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who
is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents.
United States
This document may not be released or distributed in the United States. This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities in the United
States. Any securities described in this document have not been, and will not be, registered under the US Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States
except in transactions exempt from, or not subject to, the registration requirements under the US Securities Act and applicable US state securities laws.
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Major shareholder Arrangements
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand was a 22.9% shareholder prior to the announcement of the Entitlement Offer and has committed
to:
• Take up its Entitlement in full, equating to $80.5 million, or approximately 211.9 million New Shares; and
• Sub-underwrite the Entitlement Offer for a further $35.2 million, or approximately 92.5 million New Shares.
Following completion of the Offer, Air New Zealand's relevant interest in Virgin Australia will be no less than
22.9%, and will not exceed 25.5%
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways was a 19.9% shareholder prior to the announcement of the Entitlement Offer and has committed
to:
• Take up its Entitlement in full, equating to $69.9 million, or approximately 184.1 million New Shares; and
• Enter into a cash settled derivative that may result in an increase in its economic exposure to Virgin Australia
by a further $30.5 million.1
Following completion of the Offer, Etihad Airways' relevant interest in Virgin Australia will be no less than 19.9%,
and its aggregate economic exposure will not exceed 22.2%
Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines was a 19.8% shareholder prior to the announcement of the Entitlement Offer and has
committed to:
• Take up its Entitlement in full, equating to $69.7 million, or approximately 183.5 million New Shares; and
• Enter into a cash settled derivative that may result in an increase in its economic exposure to Virgin Australia
by a further $30.4 million.1
Following completion of the Offer, Singapore Airlines' relevant interest in Virgin Australia will be no less than
19.8% and its aggregate economic exposure will not exceed 22.1%
Virgin Group Virgin Group was a 10.0% shareholder prior to the announcement of the Entitlement Offer and has committed to
take up its Entitlement in full, equating to $35.1 million, or approximately 92.5 million New Shares
Note: 1 Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines have committed to increase their economic exposure to Virgin Australia through the cash settled derivatives referred to above
while they seek to obtain any necessary regulatory approvals, including the Foreign Investment Review Board, to increase their shareholding in Virgin Australia.
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Potential control implications
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• The potential effect the Entitlement Offer will have on the control of Virgin Australia, and the consequences of that effect, will depend on a
number of factors, including investor demand from existing shareholders. The primary consequences are that:
– If all Eligible Shareholders take up their Entitlements to New Shares, the Entitlement Offer would have no immediate effect on the
control of Virgin Australia because the Eligible Shareholders would continue to hold the same percentage interest in Virgin Australia;
or
– If some Eligible Shareholders do not take up their full Entitlement, such shareholders’ control would be diluted relative to those who
did take up their full Entitlement (and potentially also applied for Additional New Shares through the Institutional or Retail
Oversubscription Facilities).
• New Shares that cannot be taken up by Excluded Shareholders and New Shares that are not taken up by Eligible Shareholders will:
– First be used to satisfy valid Applications for Additional New Shares under the Institutional or Retail Oversubscription Facilities,
subject to scale back; and
– If not taken up under the Oversubscription Facilities, may ultimately be placed to the Underwriters and, by extension, one or more
sub-underwriters.
Major shareholder Prior to the announcement
Following the completion of the Entitlement Offer
Relevant interest
Aggregate economic exposure (relevant
interest + economic exposure)
Air New Zealand 22.9%
No less than 22.9%,
and will not exceed 25.5%
No less than 22.9%, and will not exceed
25.5%
Etihad Airways 19.9%
No less than 19.9% Will not exceed 22.2%
Singapore Airlines 19.8% No less than 19.8%
Will not exceed 22.1%
Virgin Group 10.0% 10.0%
10.0%
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