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November 2011- 1 -
Investor Presentation 2011
“ Get to know who we are, and how we are painting
the world map red!”
November 2011- 2 -
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Agenda
1. Business Description and Update
2. Industry Snapshot
3. Key Operating Metrics
4. Financial Performance
5. Funding Plan
6. Dividend Policy
7. The Way Forward
November 2011
1. Business Description and Update
November 2011
Air Arabia at a Glance
� Air Arabia is the national carrier of Sharjah, and a designated national
carrier of the UAE
� First and largest low-cost airline in the MENA region
� 7.2 billion RPK(1) (5.6% growth over the past year)
� Current fleet of 29 owned and leased Airbus 320s
� Currently operates to 69 destinations in 32 countries from three hubs
(Sharjah, Casablanca & Alexandria)
� Highly profitable Low Cost Carrier business model
� Break-even within the first full year of operations
� Strong balance sheet with over AED 1.3 billion in cash
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(1) As of September, 2011
November 2011
2011 Key Highlights
� Despite the continuous political and economic challenges, Air Arabia
achieved stronger year on year results by all metrics:
� 3.5 million passengers carried for 9M’11 (vs. 3.3 millions for 9M’10)
� 83% load factor for 9M’11(vs. 82% for 9M’10)
� Air Arabia’s Centro Rotana hotel at Sharjah Airport launched
operations
� 4 new aircraft were received in 2011
� 6 new destinations launched recently – Gasim, Yanbu (KSA), Moscow,
Yekaterinburg (Russia) and Donetsk, Kharkiv (Ukraine)
� European credit agencies continue to finance Air Arabia’s fleet
� Jordan hub is on-hold till the political position stabilizes
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November 2011
9M'11 9M'10 Change
Financial Highlights (AED MM)
Total Revenue 1,796.3 1,535.5 17.0%
EBITDAR 382.1 334.1 14.4%
% Margin 21.3% 21.8%
EBITDA 230.3 163.1 41.2%
% Margin 12.8% 10.6%
Operational Highlights
Number of Aircraft 29 23 26.1%
Average Aircraft 27.0 22.5 20.0%
# of Destinations 69 65 6.2%
Number of Pax (Millions) 3.5 3.3 6.4%
RPK (Billions) 7.16 6.78 5.6%
ASK (Billions) 8.66 8.24 5.1%
Average Load Factor 83% 82% 1 p.p.
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Robust Financial and Operational Performance
November 2011
Vision and Mission
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Vision – “To be one of the world’s leading budget airlines” in terms of:
ProfitabilityInnovation
Mission – “To revolutionize air travel in the region through an innovative business approach, offering superb value for money, and safe reliable reputation”. To achieve that we will:
Be Known for our Low Fares
Grow our Business Profitably
Build Motivated Multi –Functional Teams
Demonstrate the Highest Operational Standards
Manage our Costs Ruthlessly
Reputation Operational Excellence
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Air Arabia Network
� Currently operates to 69
destinations in 32
countries from three hubs
(Sharjah, Casablanca &
Alexandria)
� Recent expansion into
Eastern Europe (Ukraine)
and Central Asia (Russia)
� Saudi is becoming an
attractive destination
from Sharjah and
Alexandria
� Remains biggest
international airline to fly
to India with 13
destinations and over
102 flights per week
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Air Arabia Group Structure
� All Air Arabia hubs and JV’s are managed by independent management teams that report directly to the Group Management
� Air Arabia Group supports and oversees its subsidiaries to ensure brand unity and financial strength
JV’S & Subsidiaries
Air Arabia Group
100%
29%
49%
UAE
Air Arabia Hangar
Alpha Aviation Academy
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Hubs Overview
Description / UpdateCountry Stake
� JV between Moroccan investors (51%), Air Arabia
(29%) and Ithmar Bank (20%), Air Arabia Maroc, managed by Air Arabia, started operations on April
29, 2009
� The Casablanca hub serves niche destinations in Europe through several locations in Morocco and
continues procuring for rights to fly into Africa to link it to Europe through Morocco
� In addition to Casablanca, Air Arabia Maroc also
operates from Nador, Fez and Oujda into Europe
Morocco 29%
� JV between Travco Group (51%) and Air Arabia (49%), Air Arabia Egypt, managed by Air Arabia, started
operations on May 22, 2010
� Alexandria serves the Middle East and Europe and operates tourist charter flights to West Europe and Russia
Egypt 49%
� Incorporated on June 19, 2007, Air Arabia, Sharjah-based, is the first and largest low cost airline in the
MENA regionUAE 100%
Hub
November 2011
100%
51% 22.0
51% 9.7
51% 2.3
100%
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Key Data of Selected JVs and Subsidiaries
Stake
Revenue (AED MM)
9M’10
50% 65.0
150 room hotel situated in Dubai Marina
23.9
16.3
2.6
2.1
9M’11
62.9
8.5
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November 2011
Engineering
Mohamed Ismail
Finance
Paul Suckling
Operations
M. Ahmad
Experienced Management Team
� Air Arabia is led and managed by a core team of industry seasoned
professional with a proven track record of successfully operating a
company in a booming and competitive industry
� Adel Ali has been awarded a number of awards for his outstanding
leadership and management
Group CEO
Adel Ali
Hubs COO’s
Corporate Affairs
A. Bin Taliah
Commercial
A.K. Nizar
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HR
Rachel Abraham
IT
Ali Al Hamdany
Network Mgt.
Harish Kutty
November 2011
Corporate Governance
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� Air Arabia has put into practice international corporate governance standards,
regulations and policies. This was recognized by ESCA and Air Arabia was awarded for
being the first company in the UAE to successfully implement them
� Today, Air Arabia’s board consists predominately of independent directors (4), one non-
executive director, one executive director, and the Chairman
� 2 committees have been formed to serve under the board of directors: Audit Committee
and the Remuneration and Follow up committee
Board of Directors
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohamed Al Thani
Chairman
Mr. Adel Abdulla Ali
Executive
Member
Mr. Arif NaqviNon Executive
Member
Dr. Ghanem Mohammed Al HajriNon Executive
Member
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Thani
Non Executive
Member
Mr. Abdulwahab Mohammed Al Roomi
Non Executive
Member
Mr. TaryamMatar TaryamNon Executive
Member
November 2011
Recent Awards
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� World Airline Award for best LCC in MENA by Skytrax
(2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010)
� Low-cost carrier of the year at the Aviation Business
Awards (2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010)
� World’s best LCC for 2009 by Aviation week
� Worlds most profitable airline in 2008
� Super brands Award 2010 & 2011
� ESCA award for excellence in Corporate Governance
� Best managed company in Middle East aviation by
Euromoney
� Innovation in Operation Award by Express TravelWorld
Awards
World’s Best A320 OperatorSince 2005
November 2011
2. Industry Snapshot
November 2011
87%
84%
82%80% 80%
73%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
North
Am
erica
Euro
pe
Mid
dle
East
Asia
Pacific
Latin
Am
erica
Afric
a
(% of ASKs)
Air Transport Market Analysis
“Only airlines in the Latin American and Middle East regions to have seen volumes grow
at a double figure pace”
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Source: IATA, July 2011
ASKs Growth (Y-o-Y)RPKs Growth (Y-o-Y)
12%
10%9%
5% 4%
3%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
Latin
Am
erica
Mid
dle
East
Euro
pe
Asia
Pacific
Afric
a
North
Am
erica
Total Passenger Load Factor
9%8% 8%
4%
3%2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
Mid
dle
East
Euro
pe
Latin
Am
erica
Asia
Pacific
North
Am
erica
Afric
a
Industry: 6%
Industry: 5%
November 2011
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
Domestic & Intra-
Regional Traffic
International Traffic Total Passenger
Traffic
(CAGR)
2009-2018 2009-2028
0%
4%
8%
12%
16%
Sep-1
0
Oct-10
Nov-1
0
Dec-1
0
Jan-1
1
Feb-1
1
Mar-11
Apr-11
May-1
1
Jun-1
1
Jul-11
LCC,
5-6%
Traditional
Carriers, 94-95%
Arab World Aviation Sector Overview
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LCC Penetration - MENA Region (2007) LCC Penetration - MENA Region (YTD)
Int’l Passenger Growth Evolution in MENAMiddle East Traffic Growth
Note: Penetration is based on number of passengers
Source: IATA, SRS Analyzer, Airbus and AACO
LCC, 1.4%
Traditional
Carriers, 98.6%
November 2011
Existing Challenges
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� Political Turbulence - Further escalation in the political turmoil in
several countries across the region continues,
� Restricted Skies – Even though more countries in the region are
gradually opening up their skies, restriction on traffic rights remains an
on-going challenge,
� Fuel Price – The global upward trend in fuel costs adds additional
pressure upon all operating airlines globally. Two airlines in the Gulf
filed for bankruptcy this year,
� Competition Scene – Gulf airlines seem to continue expansion plans
amidst political & economical conditions. Arab intra-regional traffic
shows increasing demand on air travel as a preferred method of
transportation.
November 2011
3. Key Operating Metrics
November 2011
0.5
1.1
1.8
2.7
3.6
4.14.5
3.5
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 9M'11
68%
79% 80%
86% 85%
80%83% 83%
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 9M'11
35
8
11
16
21
25
29
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 9M'11
15
23
3237
44
5965
69
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 9M'11
Operational Metrics - Keep On Growing
Load Factor Total Passengers (MM)
Fleet SizeDestinations
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CAGR (04
-10): 2
8%
CAGR (04
-10): 4
2%
CAGR (04
-10): 4
2%
November 2011
2.4
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.7
2.82.8 2.8 2.8
2.9
3.0
2.0
2.12.1
2.3
2.2
2.3
2.3 2.42.3 2.4
2.5
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
Q1 09 Q2 09 Q3 09 Q4 09 Q1 10 Q2 10 Q3 10 Q4 10 Q1 11 Q2 11 Q3 11
(Billion)
ASK RPK
RPK and ASK Evolution
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2009 RPK: 8.5 billion2009 ASK: 10.5 billion
2010 RPK: 9.2 billion2010 ASK: 11.0 billion
2011 YTD RPK: 7.2 billion2011 YTD ASK: 8.7 billion
November 2011
4
7
1011
May-09 Sep-09 Sep-10 Sep-11
4146 48 51
Sep-08 Sep-09 Sep-10 Sep-11
Keep on Finding New Routes
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Air Arabia Egypt Air Arabia UAEAir Arabia Maroc
2
1
3
123
4
7
Sep-10 Sep-11
November 2011
5.45.1 5.0
4.7
2.92.5
2.0
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
WestJet
easy
Jet
GOL
South
west
Air A
rabia
RyanAir
Air A
sia
Highly Profitable LCC Business Model (2010)
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Cost (Ex-Fuel) / ASKs (US$ Cents) EBITDAR Margin
Daily Utilization (Hours)Load Factor
87.0%
83.0% 82.7%79.9% 79.3%
78.0%
67.1%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
easy
Jet
RyanAir
Air A
rabia
WestJet
South
west
Air A
sia
GOL
14.1
12.8 12.5 12.211.6
10.8
8.4
6.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
16.0
Air A
rabia
GOL
South
west
Air A
sia
WestJet
easy
Jet
RyanAir
23.8% 23.1%22.0%
20.0%
14.8%
12.2%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
Air A
sia
RyanAir
Air A
rabia
GOL
WestJet
South
west
easy
Jet
43.8%
November 2011
(Figures in AED) 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 3Q'10 3Q'11
Number of Aircrafts 3 5 8 11 16 21 25 23 29
Average Aircrafts 3.0 4.9 6.0 9.5 14.5 17.0 23.0 22.5 27.0
Destinations 15 23 32 37 44 45 65 65 69
Number of Pax (Millions) 0.5 1.1 1.8 2.7 3.6 4.1 4.5 1.1 1.2
RPK (Billions) 1.2 2.5 3.7 5.0 7.1 8.5 9.2 2.3 2.5
ASK (Billions) 1.8 3.2 4.7 5.8 8.3 10.5 11.0 2.8 3.0
Average Load Factor 68% 79% 80% 86% 85% 80% 83% 84% 81%
Operating Statistics (Airline)
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November 2011
4. Financial Performance
November 2011
31
101
369
510452
310
236195
8%
14%
29%
25%
23%
15% 15%
11%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 9M'10 9M'11
(AED MM)
72
186
425
522539
480
334382
17%
25%
33%
25%
27%
23% 22% 21%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 9M'10 9M'11
(AED MM)
411
749
1,283
2,0661,972
2,080
1,536
1,796
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 9M'10 9M'11
(AED MM)
Historical Financial Group Performance
Net Profit
EBITDARRevenues
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Margin
November 2011
Revenue and Cost per Passenger
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Note: Cost excludes depreciation on P,P&E, depreciation of investment properties and amortization
Cost (Excl. D&A) / PassengerRevenue Passenger / Passenger
463
422
9M'11 9M'10
(AED)
9.7% Increased 7.6% Increased
447
416
9M'11 9M'10
(AED)
November 2011
0.9%1.5%
1.0%
4.6%
6.2%
8.5%9.2%
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Ancillary Revenues as % of Total Revenue
Growing Ancillary Revenues
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Ancillary revenues represents almost 10% of
the total revenue (1% in 2006)
November 2011
17%25%
17%
83%75%
83%
2011E 2012E 2013E
Hedge Fuel Not Hedge Fuel
Fuel Hedging Policy and Strategy
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Average Hedge Price: US$90.45/bbl
Average Hedge Price: US$99.91/bbl
� Air Arabia’s strategy is not to aggressively hedge or trade on fuel
� Air Arabia’s management team has a conservative approach when it comes to hedging, which is regulated by its hedging committee
Average Hedge Price: US$79.79/bbl
November 2011
5. Funding Plan
November 2011
Sept-11 Dec-11 Dec-12 Dec-13 Dec-14 Dec-15 Dec-16
Leased Aircraft 18 18 17 13 8 4 2
Owned Aircrafts 11 11 15 21 31 41 45
Total Fleet 29 29 32 34 39 45 47
Net Increase in Fleet Size 0 3 2 5 6 2
0% 10% 6% 15% 15% 4%
Fleet Expansion
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� The first eight deliveries of our 44 aircraft order have been achieved through
finance supported by the European ECA’s (at extremely competitive rates)
� It is anticipated that the remaining aircraft will be a mixture of ECA
financing, commercial finance and sale and lease back options
November 2011
6. Dividend Policy
November 2011
Dividend Policy
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As promised in the prospectus:
“The Company is expected to adopt a dividend policy of distributing at least 25% of net
income as dividend payments subject to bank financing, working capital and capital
expenditure requirements. Dividend payments will be upon the recommendation of the
Company Board of Directors and the approval of the General Assembly of Shareholders”
Air Arabia, over the past 3 years, has paid out AED 1.3 billion ($373 million) to shareholders
92%103%
122%
2008 2009 2010
Dividend Payout Ratio Evolution
November 2011
7. The Way Forward
November 2011
The Way Forward
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� To expand operation from Sharjah to Central Asia, Russian Federation, CIS
and Eastern Europe,
� Grow operations from Egypt hub organically to serve GCC, Europe and
Africa,
� To expand Morocco hub operations into Europe and seek further flying
rights to Africa,
� To focus on growing ancillary revenues, and
� Remain a customer & product focused airline and commercially driven
business.
November 2011
Contact Us
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Tel: +971.6.5088977
E-mail: [email protected]
Thank you
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