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Sep 30, 2020
ALC Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Produced solid operating results, aircraft placements, and lease collections amidst difficulties in the airline industry.
Key Takeaways
Air Lease Corporation reported a decrease in revenues for the third quarter of 2020, with revenues of $494 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.02. The company took delivery of seven aircraft, representing approximately $600 million in aircraft investments. ALC's board of directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100 million and increased the quarterly common stock dividend to $0.16 per share.
Revenues were $494 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, a decrease of 7.0%.
Diluted earnings per share were $1.02 for the three months ended September 30, 2020, a decrease of 23.9%.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share before income taxes were $1.47 for the three months ended September 30, 2020, a decrease of 18.3%.
Pre-tax profit margin was 31.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to 36.5% for the same period in 2019.
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Forward Guidance
The company is facing uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which could impact its business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Challenges Ahead
- The extent to which the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic and measures taken to contain its spread ultimately impact our business, results of operation and financial condition
- Our inability to obtain additional financing on favorable terms, if required, to complete the acquisition of sufficient aircraft as currently contemplated or to fund the operations and growth of our business
- Our inability to obtain refinancing prior to the time our debt matures
- Our inability to make acquisitions of, or lease, aircraft on favorable terms
- Our inability to sell aircraft on favorable terms or to predict the timing of such sales