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FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of May, 2005

(Commission File No. 001-32221)
 

 
GOL LINHAS AÉREAS INTELIGENTES S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
GOL INTELLIGENT AIRLINES INC.
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
 


Rua Tamoios, 246
Jardim Aeroporto
04630-000 São Paulo, São Paulo
Federative Republic of Brazil
(Address of Regristrant's principal executive offices)



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GOL Reports Net Revenues of R$589 mm and R$0.70 EPS for 1Q05
Brazil’s Low-fare, Low-cost Airline Reports Record Net Margin
Net Income Increase of 45%; Raises 2005 Guidance

São Paulo, May 10, 2005 - GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4), Brazil’s low-fare, low-cost airline, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2005 (1Q05). The following financial and operating information, unless otherwise indicated, is presented pursuant to US GAAP and in Brazilian reais (R$), and comparisons refer to the first quarter of 2004 (1Q04). Additionally, financial statements in BR GAAP are made available at the end of this release.


OPERATING & FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 

Financial & Operating Highlights (US GAAP)  1Q05  1Q04  % Change 
RPKs (mm)  2,002  1,544  +29.7% 
ASKs (mm)  2,728  2,144  +27.2% 
Load Factor  73.4%  72.0%  +1.4p.p. 
Passenger Revenue per ASK (R$ cents)  20.7  19.8  +4.5% 
Operating Revenue per ASK (R$ cents) (“RASK”)  21.6  20.2  +6.9% 
Operating Cost per ASK (R$ cents) (“CASK”)  15.1  13.9  +8.8% 
Operating Cost ex-fuel per ASK (R$ cents)  9.7  9.5  +2.4% 
Breakeven Load Factor  51.3%  49.5%  +1.8 p.p. 
Net Revenues (R$ mm)  589.2  433.1  +36.0% 
EBITDAR (R$ mm)  235.9  187.5  +25.8% 
EBITDAR Margin  40.0%  43.3%  -3.3 p.p. 
Operating Income (R$ mm)  177.2  135.6  +30.7% 
Operating Margin  30.1%  31.3%  - 1.2 p.p 
Net Income (R$ mm)  131.1  90.7  +44.6% 
Net Income Margin  22.2%  20.9%  +1.3 p.p. 
Earnings per Share (R$ )  R$ 0.70  R$ 0.54  +30.1% 
Earnings per ADS Equivalent (US$ )  US$ 0.52  US$ 0.37  +41.1% 
Weighted average number of shares, basic  187,543,243  168,793,243  11.1% 
Weighted average number of ADS, basic  93,771,621  84,396,621  11.1% 


MANAGEMENT’S COMMENTS ON 1Q05 RESULTS 

GOL’s performance in the first quarter 2005 demonstrated the Company’s ability to grow while maintaining profitability, even during periods of high fuel prices. GOL increased yields and load factor, leading to an increase in RASK and a record net margin. “The addition of three aircraft, 88 new flight frequencies and 2 new destinations: João Pessoa and Petrolina, allowed GOL to increase its market-share re-inforcing our ‘virtous cycle,’ which focuses on maintaining low costs, allowing us to offer the lowest fares,” commented Constantino de Oliveira Junior, GOL’s CEO. Short-term fuel cost increases were mitigated by GOL’s fuel hedging program and a 7.8% appreciation of the Real, while medium-term cost increases were generally compensated by higher productivity and strong yield management.

The higher availability of seats, due to the higher number of operating aircraft, allowed GOL to increase revenue passengers, despite a shorter high season when compared to same period last year, as this year’s Carnival holiday was at the beginning of February 2005 (versus the end of February in 2004). GOL demonstrated the success of its business model in international routes with GOL’s flights between Brazil and Argentina having achieved profitability in the first full month of operations. Approximately 70% of passengers on the Buenos Aires flights in 1Q05 were Argentineans and over 90% of bookings were done through the internet, exemplifying the appeal of GOL’s value proposition to the Argentine market. GOL plans to initiate flights to Santa Cruz, Bolivia in June, and Montevideo, Uruguay and Asunción, Paraguay later this year.

The first quarter of 2005 delivered excellent results for GOL, in line with the guidance that the Company had articulated to the market. GOL continues to record growth in load factor, aircraft utilization and yields while maintaining market cost leadership. GOL’s load factor increased 1.4 percentage points, aircraft utilization increased from 13.5 to 14.0 block hours per day and yield per passenger kilometer increased 4.9%, while operating costs remained stable, excluding fuel. GOL’s current aircraft utilization is among the highest in the world. “Our absolute market cost leadership, represented by a stage-length adjusted CASK more than 30% lower than our closest competitor, is key to our virtuous cycle, and allows us to provide the lowest fares and the best customer value proposition in the market,” commented Richard Lark, GOL’s CFO.

In terms of future perspectives, besides maintaining high levels of productivity and profitability, short-term growth will be driven by the addition of new aircraft, new destinations and new frequencies in existing routes. The addition of Boeing 737 aircraft to the fleet, three during 1Q05, six in 2Q05 and four in the second half of 2005 will increase seat capacity by 50% in 2005. In April, GOL received the DAC’s approval to add 62 new flight frequencies in the second quarter, including an additional 12 flights on the São Paulo (CGH) – Rio de Janeiro (SDU) shuttle service.

GOL remains committed to its strategy of profitable expansion through a low cost structure and high quality customer service. “We are very proud that more than 26 million customers have chosen to fly GOL, and we continue to make every effort to offer them the best in air travel: new planes, frequent flights in the main markets, an ever-expanding route system and lower prices; all of which is delivered by our dedicated team of employees who are key to our success," stated Mr. Oliveira. “By remaining focused on our business model, and continuing to grow and be innovative, we will further create value for employees, customers and shareholders.”

REVENUES 

Net operating revenues, 96 of which are revenues from passenger transportation, increased 36.0% to R$589.2 mm, primarily due to higher revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) and higher yields. RPK growth was driven by a 22.5% increase in departures, as well as an increase in load factor from 72.0% to 73.4% . RPKs grew 22.1% to 2,002 million, and revenue passengers grew 22.1% to 2.7 mm.

Yields improved 4.9% to 29.4 cents (R$) per passenger kilometer, due to strong demand and effective yield management. Average fares increased 4.3% from R$204 to R$213.

Complementing net operating revenues, cargo transportation activities contributed to the expansion of other operating revenues, which increased from R$18.2 mm to R$24.0 mm.

The 27.2% capacity expansion, represented by the number of available seat kilometers (ASK), facilitated the addition of 88 new flight frequencies (including 11 night flights) and 3 new destinations. The addition of an average of six operating aircraft (from 22 to 28 aircraft in the year over year comparison) drove the ASK increase.

Operating revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) increased 6.9% from R$20.2 cents in 1Q04 to R$21.6 cents in 1Q05.

The growth in RPK resulted in a higher domestic market-share for GOL, reaching 26.1% in the end of 1Q05, compared to 20.0% in the end of 1Q04. Through its first regular international flights to Buenos Aires, Argentina, GOL achieved an international market-share of 2.1% in the same period (182.9 million of ASKs on Brazil-Argentina routes).

OPERATING EXPENSES 

Operating cost per available seat kilometer (CASK) increased 8.8%, to 15.1 cents (R$), primarily as a result of increases in aircraft fuel expenses. Eighty-two percent of the increase in CASK was caused by the increase in fuel expenses per ASK, and were partially mitigated by a higher productivity and by a greater dilution of our fixed costs over a higher number of ASKs. Total operating expenses increased 38.5%, reaching R$411.9 mm, mainly because of higher fuel prices and the expansion of our operations (fleet and staff expansion, a higher volume of landing fees and marketing activities). Over the quarter, fuel prices increases led to an increase of R$52.6 mm in operating expenses, partially mitigated by results from the fuel hedging program. Excluding the impact of higher fuel prices, operating expenses per ASK increased by 2.4% . Breakeven load factor increased from 49.5% to 51.3% .

As of 1Q05, GOL adjusted the presentation of its quarterly financial results to be more in line with the accounting presentation of our main comparables in the low-cost airline industry. Annual employee profit sharing is now provisioned on a monthly basis. Also, results from GOL’s fuel and foreign exchange hedging programs are now accounted for as operating expenses, in accordance with SFAS 133 (Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No 133), “Accounting of Derivatives and Hedging Activities.”

The breakdown of our costs and operational expenses for 1Q05 and 1Q04 is as follows:

Operating Expenses  R$ cents / ASK  R$ million 
  1Q05  1Q04  % Chg.  1Q05  1Q04   % Chg.
Salaries, wages and benefits  2.00  1.79  11.7%  54.6  38.5  42.1% 
Aircraft fuel  5.36  4.36  22.8%  146.2  93.6  56.3% 
Aircraft rent  1.90  2.21  (13.9)%  51.9  47.3  9.6% 
Aircraft insurance  0.22  0.28  (20.9)%  6.0  5.9  0.7% 
Sales and marketing  2.64  2.52  4.7%  72.1  54.1  33.3% 
Landing fees  0.70  0.64  9.7%  19.0  13.6  39.6% 
Aircraft and traffic servicing  0.65  0.63  3.5%  17.8  13.5  31.7% 
Maintenance  0.51  0.76  (33.2)%  13.8  16.3  (15.0)% 
Depreciation  0.25  0.21  18.1%  6.8  4.5  50.3% 
Other operating expenses  0.87  0.48  82.7%  23.8  10.2  132.4% 

Total operating expenses  15.10  13.88  8.8%  411.9  297.5  38.5% 

 

Operating expenses ex- fuel  9.74  9.51  2.4%  265.7  203.9  30.3% 


Salaries, wages and benefits expenses per available seat kilometer (ASK) increased 11.7% to 2.0 cents (R$) due to a 5.8% inflation adjustment on salaries in 4Q04, a R$4.5 million provision for the employee profit sharing program (2004 profit sharing was expensed in 4Q), and to a 40.2% increase in the number of full-time equivalent employees, from 2,572 to 3,607.

Aircraft fuel
expenses per ASK increased 22.8% when compared to 1Q04 to 5.36 cents (R$), mainly due to higher fuel prices per liter. The average fuel cost per liter increase of 41.1% compared to 1Q04 was primarily due to the higher international price for crude oil (WTI), partially offset by the 7.8% Brazilian Real appreciation. GOL’s hedging program, in conjunction with its fuel efficient fleet and intelligent yield management have helped to mitigate the increase in jet fuel prices. Results from GOL’s fuel hedging program are accounted for together with aircraft fuel expenses, in accordance with SFAS 133 derivatives accounting standards. The Company has hedged approximately 60% of its fuel requirements for 2Q05.

Aircraft rent per ASK decreased 13.9% to 1.90 cents (R$) in 1Q05 primarily due to the high aircraft utilization rate of 14.0 block hours per day, the addition of five Boeing 737-300 aircraft to the fleet, with lower lease rates than 700s and 800s, and the 7.8% appreciation of the Brazilian Real during the period. GOL’s high aircraft utilization rates are attributable to our standardized fleet, which reduces complexity and turnaround times, and allows an increase in the number of daily flights per aircraft and a 24-hour per day utilization for over 25% of the fleet.

Aircraft insurance expenses per ASK decreased 20.9% due to a reduction in average premium rates, the 7.8% appreciation of the Brazilian Real against the US dollar, and a higher aircraft utilization rate.

Sales and marketing expenses per ASK increased 4.7% to 2.64 cents (R$) primarily due to a higher level of sales bookings (vs. passengers flown), partially offset by reductions in travel agency commissions. GOL booked a majority of its ticket sales through a combination of its website (80.6% during 1Q05) and its call center (12.7% during 1Q05).

Landing fees
per ASK increased 9.7% to 0.70 cents (R$), due to a 22.5% increase in departures and a 14.0% increase in average landing tariffs.

Aircraft traffic and servicing
expenses per ASK increased 3.5% to 0.65 cents (R$), as a result of increases in third-party operations, partially offset by higher productivity.

Maintenance, materials and repairs per ASK decreased 33.2% to 0.51 cents (R$), due to the appreciation of the Real during the period and higher expenses in 1Q04 related to extraordinary repair services on aircraft GOO in 1Q04.

Depreciation per ASK was 0.25 cents (R$), an 18.1% increase, due to a higher volume of fixed assets, particularly in spare parts inventory and, to a lesser extent, the increase of our technology equipment, due to our expansion of operations.

Other operating expenses per ASK were 0.87 cents (R$), a 82.7% increase when compared to the same period of the previous year, due to an increase in general and administrative expenses related to the expansion of GOL’s operations.

COMMENTS ON EBITDA AND EBITDAR1 

The impact of a CASK increase of 1.22 cents (R$), when compared to a 1.40 cents (R$) RASK expansion, increased EBITDA per available seat kilometer from 6.5 cents (R$) in 1Q04 to 6.8 cents (R$) in 1Q05. Our EBITDA was positively affected by the 27.2% increase in operating capacity, amounting to R$184.0 mm compared to R$140.1 mm in 1Q04.


1EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and EBITDAR (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and rent) are presented as supplemental information because we believe they are useful indicators of our operating performance and are useful in comparing our performance with other companies in the airline industry. We usually present EBITDAR, in addition to EBITDA, because aircraft leasing represents a significant operating expense of our business, and we believe the impact of this expense should also be considered. However, neither figure should be considered in isolation, as a substitute for net income prepared in accordance with US GAAP, BR GAAP or as a measure of a company’s profitability. In addition, our calculations may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.


EBITDAR Calculation  Cents of R$ per ASK    R$ mm   
  1Q05  1Q04  Chg. %  1Q05  1Q04  Chg. % 
Net Revenues  21.60  20.20  +6.9%  589.2  433.1  +36.0% 
Operating Costs  15.10  13.88  +8.8%  411.9  297.5  +38.5% 

EBIT  6.50  6.32  +2.7%  177.3  135.6  +30.7% 
Depreciation & Amortization  0.25  0.21  +18.1%  6.8  4.5  +50.3% 

EBITDA  6.75  6.53  +3.2%  184.0  140.1  +31.3% 
Aircraft Rent  1.90  2.21  -13.9%  51.9  47.4  +9.6% 

EBITDAR  8.65  8.74  -1.1%  235.9  187.5  +25.8% 
EBITDAR Margin  40.0%  43.3%  - 3.3 p.p.  40.0%  43.3%  - 3.3 p.p. 


Aircraft rent represents a significant operating expense. As GOL leases all of its aircraft, we believe that EBITDAR (equivalent to EBITDA before aircraft rent expenses) is an important measure of performance.

On a per available seat kilometer basis, EBITDAR was 8.7 cents (R$) in 1Q05, 1% lower than the 8.7 cents (R$) accounted in 1Q04. EBITDAR amounted to R$235.9 mm in 1Q05, compared to R$187.5 mm in the same period last year. EBITDAR margin was 40.0% compared to 43.3% in 1Q04. Over 60% of the reduction in EBITDAR margin was due to a reduction in aircraft rent.

INTEREST EXPENSE (REVENUE) AND FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSE), NET 

Interest expense in 1Q05 increased R$3.7 mm due to a higher amount of short term debt. Financial income increased R$ 25.5 million, primarily due to the R$22.2 mm increase derived from the investment income on a higher cash balance.

NET INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE 

Net income in 1Q05 increased to R$131.1 mm, representing a 22.2% net income margin, from R$ 90.7 mm of net income in 1Q04.

Net earnings per share, basic, was R$ 0.70 in 1Q05 compared to R$ 0.54 in 1Q04. Basic weighted average shares outstanding were 187,543,243 in 1Q05 and 168,793,243 in 1Q04.

Net earnings per share, diluted, was R$ 0.70 in the 1Q05 compared to R$ 0.54 in 1Q04. Fully-diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 188,387,872 in 1Q05 and 168,793,243 in 1Q04.

Net earnings per ADS, basic, was US$ 0.52 in 1Q05 compared to US$ 0.37 in 1Q04. Basic weighted average ADS outstanding were 93,771,162 in 1Q05 and 84,396,621 thousand in 1Q04.

Net earnings per ADS, diluted, was US$ 0.52 in the 1Q05 compared to US$ 0.37 in 1Q04. Fully-diluted weighted average ADS outstanding were 94,193,936 in 1Q05 and 84,396,621 in 1Q04.

GOL’s bylaws provide for a mandatory dividend to common and preferred shareholders of at least 25% of annual net distributable income (i.e., net income after a 5% provisioning of net income as legal reserves) determined in accordance with Brazilian corporation law (BR GAAP). For this purpose, net income was R$111.2 mm in 1Q05.

CASH FLOW 

Cash and cash equivalents decreased R$93.4 mim during 1Q05. Cash from operations was R$28.1 mm, mainly due to increased earnings from operations (R$131.1 mm), partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable (R$63.8 mm) and maintenance deposits (R$25.3 mm). Cash used in investing activities was R$113.9 mm, consisting primarily of advances for aircraft acquisition (R$81.8 mm) and acquisition of property and equipment (R$26.3 mm). Part of the Company’s cash balance (R$218.5 mm) was invested in highly-liquid short-term instruments with maturities above 90 days.

Cash Flow Summary  1Q 05  1Q 04  % Change 
Net cash provided by operating activities  28.1  32.9  -14.6% 
Net cash used in investing activities  (113.9)1  (6.9)  +1,561.6% 
Net cash provided by financing activities  (7.6)  19.3  nm 
Net increase in cash  (93.4)1  45.3  nm 

1. Excluding R$218.5 mm of cash invested in highly-liquid short-term investments with maturities above 90 days, as defined by SFAS 115.

COMMENTS ON THE BALANCE SHEET 

GOL’s liquidity remained solid during 1Q05. The cash position at March 31, 2005 was R$755.7 mm, the R$93.4 mm decrease is explained by the advanced payments to Boeing for firm orders of new 737-800 NG aircraft. The Company’s total liquidity was R$1,205.7 mm (cash, short-term investments and account receivables) at the end of 1Q05. GOL’s leverage is low and its total debt (including future minimum lease payments) to capitalization ratio was 44.4% .

At March 31, 2005, the Company had six revolving lines of credit secured by receivables and promissory notes, which allowed the borrowing of up to R$265.3 mm. At March 31, 2005 the outstanding amount under these lines of credit was R$109.4 mm.

Cash Position and Debt (R$ mm)  3/31/05  12/31/04  % Change 
Cash, cash equivalents & short-term investments  755.7  849.1  -11.0% 
Short-term debt  109.4  118.3  -7.5% 
Long-term debt  -  -  n.m. 

Net cash  646.3  730.8  -11.6% 


Currently, GOL leases all of its aircraft, as well as airport terminal space, other airport facilities, office space and other equipment. At March 31, 2005, the Company leased 30 aircraft under operating leases (22 aircraft at March 31, 2004), with initial lease term expiration dates ranging from 2006 to 2010.

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are denominated in US dollars. Such leases with initial or remaining terms at March 31, 2005 in Brazilian reais were as follows:

Minimum Lease Payments Schedule (R$ mm)  Total 
2005  177,948 
2006  233,332 
2007  219,455 
2008  143,367 
2009  97,587 
After 2010  41,148 

Total minimum lease payments  912,837 


Currently, the Company has 30 firm orders and 33 options to purchase Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft. The firm orders are scheduled to be delivered between 2006 and 2009; purchase options are exercisable for delivery between 2007 and 2010. GOL’s expected fleet growth from 2005 to 2009 is as follows:

Aircraft  2005  2006  2007  2008  2009 
737-300  8  6  3  -  - 
737-700  22  22  22  22  22 
737-800  10  18  29  40  48 
Total  40  46  54  62  70 
     Owned  -  6  19  26  30 
     Leased  40  40  35  36  40 


OUTLOOK 

In 2005 GOL will continue to invest in its successful low-fare, low-cost business model. We will continue to evaluate opportunities to expand our operations by adding new flights in Brazil where sufficient market demand exists and expanding into other high-traffic centers in South American countries. We expect to benefit from economies of scale and reduce our average cost per available seat kilometer (CASK) as we add additional aircraft to an established and efficient operating infrastructure.

We expect a stable foreign exchange rate environment for this year, supported by good economic fundamentals in the Brazilian economy and improved industry fundamentals. A stronger Brazilian currency has positively impacted GOL’s operating expenses. Approximately 50% of these expenses are dollar denominated (aircraft leasing) or dollar-linked (jet fuel expenses).

The addition of thirteen new aircraft to our fleet in 2005 will allow a 50% increase in available seat capacity. The incorporation of a higher number of larger Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft (with 177 seats) into the fleet will allow GOL to reduce costs, as these aircraft have a lower overall operating cost and their larger size permits a higher dilution of fixed costs.

Based on GOL’s higher capacity expansion and the strong demand for air transportation in Brazil, driven by Brazilian economic fundamentals and demand-stimulating low fares, GOL is increasing its guidance for net revenues, operating margins and earnings per share. Our updated guidance for full year 2005 is: net revenues of approximately R$3.0 billion, 53% higher than full year 2004 actual net revenues, and earnings per share between R$2.85 and R$3.15, representing an average EPS growth of approximately 40%. We also expect to deliver an EBITDAR margin of approximately 38% to 40% and operating margin of approximately 27% to 29%. We plan to continue to popularize air travel in South America through expansion, technological innovation, improved operating efficiency, strict cost management, and the lowest prices.

Financial Outlook (US GAAP)  2005 (Previous)  2005 (Updated) 
Net Revenues (R$ billion)  +/- R$ 2.8  +/- R$ 3.0 
Earnings per Share  R$ 2.70 - 3.00 R$ 2.85 - 3.15 
EBITDAR Margin  38%  - 40% 38%  - 40%
Operating Margin  26%  - 28% 27%  - 29% 


1Q05 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL 

Date:  Tuesday, May 10th, 2005  
English (US GAAP)  Portuguese (US GAAP) 
10:00  am (US Eastern Time)  11:00 am (US Eastern Time) 
11:00  am (São Paulo Time)  12:00 pm (São Paulo Time) 
Tel: (+1 973) 582-2757  Tel: (55 11) 2101-1490 
Replay: (+1 973) 341-3080  Replay: (55 11) 2101-1490 
Call ID: 6035567 or GOL  Call ID: GOL 

GLOSSARY OF INDUSTRY TERMS 

Revenue passengers represents the total number of paying passengers flown on all flight segments.

Revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) represents the numbers of kilometers flown by revenue passengers.

Available seat kilometers (ASK) represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of kilometers the seats are flown.

Load factor represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized (calculated by dividing RPK by ASK).

Breakeven load factor is the passenger load factor that will result in passenger revenues being equal to operating expenses.

Aircraft utilization represents the average number of block hours operated per day per aircraft for the total aircraft fleet.

Block hours refers to the elapsed time between an aircraft leaving an airport gate and arriving at an airport gate.

Yield per passenger kilometer represents the average amount one passenger pays to fly one kilometer.

Passenger revenue per available seat kilometer represents passenger revenue divided by available seat kilometers.

Operating revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) represents operating revenues divided by available seat kilometers.

Average stage length represents the average number of kilometers flown per flight.

Operating expense per available seat kilometer (CASK) represents operating expenses divided by available seat kilometers.

About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, a “low-cost, low-fare” airline, is one of the most profitable and fastest growing airlines in the industry worldwide. GOL operates a simplified fleet of Boeing 737s with a single-class of service. GOL has one of the youngest and most modern fleets in the industry with low maintenance, fuel and training costs, and high aircraft utilization and efficiency ratios. In addition, safe and reliable services, which stimulate GOL’s brand recognition and customer satisfaction, allow GOL to have the best cost-benefit service in the market. GOL currently offers service to 42 major business and travel destinations in Brazil and Argentina, In 2005, GOL plans to grow by increasing frequencies in existing markets and adding service to additional markets in both Brazil and other high-traffic South American travel destinations. GOL shares are listed on the NYSE and the Bovespa. For more information, schedules and fares, please visit www.voegol.com.br or call 0300-789-2121 in Brazil, or 55 11 2125-3200 from outside Brazil. GOL: Here everyone can fly!

CONTACT: GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A.

Investor Relations:
Ph: (5511) 5033 4393
e-mail: ri@golnaweb.com.br
www.voegol.com.br (IR section)

or


Media - International: Media - Brazil:
Gavin Anderson MVL Comunicação
Gabriela Juncadella Juliana Cabrini or Roberta Corbioli
Ph: 212-515-1957 Ph: (5511) 3049-0343 / 0342
e-mail: GJuncadella@GavinAnderson.com e-mail: juliana.cabrini@mvl.com.br

This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the prospects of the business, estimates for operating and financial results, and those related to growth prospects of GOL. These are merely projections and, as such, are based exclusively on the expectations of GOL’s management concerning the future of the business and its continued access to capital to fund the Company’s business plan. Such forward-looking statements depend, substantially, on changes in market conditions, government regulations, competitive pressures, the performance of the Brazilian economy and the industry, among other factors and risks disclosed in GOL’s filed disclosure documents and are, therefore, subject to change without prior notice.


  Operating Data       
  US GAAP - Unaudited       
    1Q05  1Q04  % Change 



  Revenue Passengers (000)  2,662  2,180  22.1% 
  Revenue Passengers Kilometers (RPK) (mm)  2,002  1,544  29.7% 
  Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) (mm)  2,728  2,144  27.2% 
  Load factor  73.4%  72.0%  + 1.4 p.p. 
  Break-even load factor  51.3%  49.5%  + .,8 p.p. 
  Aircraft utilization (block hours per day)  14.0  13.5  3.7% 
  Average fare  R$ 212.70  R$ 204.00  4.3% 
  Yield per passenger kilometer (cents)  29.4  28.0  4.9% 
  Passenger revenue per available set kilometer (cents)  20.7  19.8  4.6% 
  Operating revenue per available seat kilometer (cents)  21.6  20.2  6.9% 
  Operating cost per available seat kilometer (cents)  15.1  13.9  8.8% 
  Operating cost, excluding fuel, per available seat kilometer (cents)  9.7  9.5  2.4% 
  Number of Departures  25,513  20,825  22.5% 
  Average stage length (km)  677  670  1.0% 
  Avg number of operating aircraft during period  28.0  22.0  27.3% 
  Full-time equivalent employees at period end  3,607  2,572  40.2% 
  % of Sales through website during period  80.6%  70.8%  13.8% 
  % of Sales through website and call center during period  88.2%  81.6%  8.1% 
  Average Exchange Rate (1)  R$ 2.67  R$ 2.89  -7.8% 
  End of period Exchange Rate (1)  R$ 2.67  R$ 2.91  -8.3% 
  Inflation (IGP-M) (2)  0.9%  2.7%  -68.8% 
  Inflation (IPCA) (2)  0.3%  1.9%  -82.2% 
  WTI (avg. per barrel) (3)  $49.78  $35.27  41.1% 
 
(1)  Source: Brazilian Central Bank       
(2)  Source: Fundação Getulio Vargas       
(3)  Source: Bloomberg       



Consolidated Statement of Operations       
US GAAP - Unaudited       
R$ 000       
  1Q05  1Q04  % Change 



 
Net operating revenues       
 Passenger  565,180  R$ 414,869  36.2% 
 Cargo and Other  23,979  18,223  31.6% 
 
 Total net operating revenues  589,159  433,092  36.0% 
Operating expenses       
 Salaries. wages and benefits  54,647  38,445  42.1% 
 Aircraft fuel  146,170  93,545  56.3% 
 Aircraft rent  51,869  47,330  9.6% 
 Aircraft insurance  5,962  5,923  0.7% 
 Sales and marketing  72,081  54,091  33.3% 
 Landing fees  19,046  13,640  39.6% 
Aircraft and traffic servicing  17,766  13,485  31.7% 
Maintenance materials and repairs  13,848  16,287  -15.0% 
Depreciation and Amortization  6,803  4,526  50.3% 
Other operating expenses  23,721  10,205  132.4% 
Total operating expenses  411,913  297,477  38.5% 
Operating income  177,246  135,615  30.7% 
Other expense       
 Financial income (expense), net  (5,161)  (1,432)  260.5% 
 Financial Income  28,676  3,214  792.2% 
 
 
Income before income taxes  200,761  137,397  46.1% 
Income taxes current  (61,331)  (36,192)  69.5% 
Income taxes deferred  (8,346)  (10,549)  -20.9% 
Net income  R$ 131,084  R$ 90,656  44.6% 
 
Earnings per share, basic  R$ 0.70  R$ 0.54  30.1% 
Earnings per share, diluted  R$ 0.70  R$ 0.54  29.6% 
 
Earnings per ADS, basic - US Dollar  $0.52  $0.37  41.1% 
Earnings per ADS, diluted - US Dollar  $0.52  $0.37  40.5% 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding  187,543,243  168,793,243  11.1% 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding  188,387,872  168,793,243  11.6% 



Consolidated Balance Sheet     
US GAAP - Unaudited     
R$ 000     
  March 31, 2005  December 31, 2004 


ASSETS  1,840,287  1,734,284 
Current Assets  1,275,080  1,304,729 
     Cash and cash equivalents  93,893  405,730 
     Short-term investments  661,832  443,361 
     Receivables less allowance  449,967  386,370 
     Inventories  21,330  21,038 
     Recoverable taxes and deferred tax  6,033  10,657 
     Prepaid expenses  36,223  34,184 
     Other current assets  5,802  3,389 
Property and Equipment, net  232,724  131,358 
 
     Pre-delivery deposits for flight equipment  125,288  43,447 
     Other property and equipment  158,228  131,900 
     Accumulated depreciation  (50,792)  (43,989) 
Other Assets  332,483  298,197 
     Deposits for aircraft leasing contracts  28,584  22,884 
     Deposits for aircraft maintenance  291,877  266,532 
     Other  12,022  8,781 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY  1,840,287  1,734,284 
Current Liabilities  474,495  517,814 
     Accounts payable  34,320  36,436 
     Air traffic liability  136,436  159,891 
     Payroll and related charges  59,825  51,041 
     Operating leases payable  10,390  10,107 
     Short-term borrowings  109,384  118,349 
     Dividends Payable  60,676  60,676 
     Sales tax and landing fees  48,671  51,515 
     Other current liabilities  14,793  29,799 
Long Term Liabilities  80,608  68,017 
     Operating leases payable  9,444  9,238 
     Deferred income taxes, net  54,290  44,493 
     Other liabilities  16,874  14,286 
Shareholder's Equity  1,285,184  1,148,453 
     Preferred Shares (no par value)  566,023  564,634 
     Common shares (no par value)  41,500  41,500 
     Additional Paid In Capital  50,031  49,305 
     Compensation Expenses in Call options  (8,656)  (10,059) 
     Appropriated retained earnings  18,352  18,352 
     Unappropriated retained earnings  615,805  484,721 
     Net comprehensive income  2,129  - 



Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows       
US GAAP - Unaudited       
R$ 000       
  1Q05  1Q04  % Change 



Cash flows from operating activities       
Net income (loss)  R$ 131,084  R$ 90,656  119.3% 
Adjustments to reconcile net income       
   provided by operating activities       
 Amortization of compensation in stocks  2,129    nm 
   Depreciation  6,803  4,526  50.3% 
   Provision for doubtful accounts receivable  247  (86)  nm 
   Deferred income taxes  8,346  10,549  -20.9% 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities       
   Receivables  (63,844)  23,775  -368.5% 
   Inventories  (292)  821  nm 
   Prepaid expenses. other assets       
         and recoverable taxes  (91)  (15,245)  -99.4% 
   Accounts payable and long-term vendor payable  (1,910)  1,231  nm 
   Deposits for aircraft and engine maintenance  (25,345)  (25,800)  -1.8% 
   Operating leases payable  (125)  (278)  -55.0% 
   Air traffic liability  (23,455)  (53,375)  -56.1% 
   Payroll and related charges  8,784  2,779  216.1% 
   Other liabilities  (14,252)  (6,685)  113.2% 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  28,079  32,868  -14.6% 
 
Cash flows from investing activities       
   Deposits for aircraft leasing contracts  (5,700)  33  nm 
   Acquisition of property and equipment  (26,328)  (6,886)  282.3% 
   Pre-delivery deposits  (81,841)  0  nm 
 Aquisition of short-term securities  (218,471)  0  nm 
 Short-term borrowings. net  (8,965)  0  nm 
 
Net cash used in investing activities  (341,305)  (6,853)  4880.4% 
 
Cash flows from financing activities       
   Short term borrowings. net    19,606  -100.0% 
   Issuance of common and preferred shares  1,389  0  nm 
   Obligations with related parties    (270)  nm 
Net cash provided by financing activities  1,389  19,336  -92.8% 
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  (311,837)  45,351  -787.6% 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period  405,730  146,291  177.3% 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period  R$ 93,893  R$ 191,642  -51.0% 
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash       
   flow information       
Interest paid  R$ 5,161  R$ 1,432  260.4% 
Income taxes paid  R$ 61,331  R$ 13,399  357.7% 
Goodwill amortization  -  R$ 29,188  nm 



Consolidated Statement of Operations     
BR GAAP       
R$ 000 - Unaudited       
  1Q05  1Q04  % Change 



Net operating revenues       
 Passenger  565,181  414,869  36.2% 
 Cargo and Other  23,978  18,223  31.6% 
 
 Total net operating revenues  589,159  433,092  36.0% 
 
Operating expenses       
 Salaries. wages and benefits  52,518  38,445  36.6% 
 Aircraft fuel  146,170  102,545  42.5% 
 Aircraft rent  51,869  47,330  9.6% 
 Supplementary rent  28,749  24,233  18.6% 
 Aircraft insurance  5,962  5,923  0.7% 
 Sales and marketing  72,081  54,091  33.3% 
 Landing fees  19,046  13,640  39.6% 
Aircraft and traffic servicing  17,766  13,485  31.7% 
Maintenance materials and repairs  13,848  16,287  -15.0% 
Depreciation  6,803  4,526  50.3% 
Amortization  171  171  0.0% 
Other operating expenses  23,800  10,205  133.2% 
 
Total operating expenses  438,783  330,881  32.6% 
Operating income  150,376  102,211  47.1% 
Other expense       
 Financial income (expense), net  (4,810)  (1,432)  236.0% 
 Financial Income  23,980  2,291  946.7% 
 
Income before income taxes  169,546  103,070  64.5% 
Income taxes current  (61,331)  (36,192)  69.5% 
Income taxes deferred  3,040  1,064  185.7% 
Net income  111,255  67,942  63.7% 
 
Net income per share  R$ 0.59  R$ 0.36  63.7% 
Net income per ADS  $0.44  $0.25  77.6% 
Number of shares by end of period  187,543,243  187,543,243  - 



Consolidated Balance Sheet     
BR GAAP - Unaudited     
R$ 000     
  March 31, 2005  December 31, 2004 


ASSETS  1,618,058  1,545,163 
Current Assets  1,285,511  1,317,974 
     Cash and cash equivalents  755,725  849,091 
     Receivables less allowance  449,967  386,370 
     Inventories  21,330  21,038 
     Recoverable taxes and deferred tax  11,870  16,494 
     Prepaid expenses  43,795  41,593 
     Other current assets  2,824  3,388 
Long Term Assets  101,908  93,966 
     Deposits  36,598  33,559 
     Deferred Taxes  28,682  24,828 
     Prepaid Expenses  24,606  26,798 
     Other  12,022  8,781 
Property and Equipment, net  230,639  133,223 
     Investments  866  1,260 
     Pre-delivery deposits for flight equipment  121,280  43,447 
     Property and equipment  107,436  87,911 
     Deferred  1,057  605 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  1,618,058  1,545,163 
Current liabilities  474,390  517,814 
     Short-term borrowings  109,384  118,349 
     Accounts payable  34,320  36,436 
     Operating leases payable  10,390  10,107 
     Payroll and related charges  59,826  23,860 
     Sales tax and landing fees  12,779  10,603 
     Taxes and contributions payable  35,892  40,912 
     Air traffic liability  136,436  159,891 
     Dividends Payable  60,676  60,676 
     Other current liabilities  14,687  56,980 
Long Term Liabilities  28,590  23,526 
     Operating leases payable  3,526  3,937 
     Accounts payable  9,444  9,238 
     Provision for contingencies  13,347  10,351 
     Deferred taxes  2,273   
Shareholders' Equity  1,115,078  1,003,823 
     Capital  717,832  717,832 
     Capital Reserves  29,187  29,187 
     Revenue Reserves  256,804  256,804 
     Retained earnings  111,255  - 



Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows     
BR GAAP - Unaudited     
R$ 000     
  1Q05  1Q04 


Cash flows from operating activities     
Net income (loss)  111,255  67,942 
Adjustments to reconcile net income     
provided by operating activities:     
   Depreciation  6,974  4,526 
   Amortization    171 
   Provision for doubtful accounts receivable  247  (86) 
   Deferred income taxes  (3,040)  (1,064) 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities     
   Receivables  (63,844)  23,775 
   Inventories  (292)  1,829 
   Prepaid expenses, other assets     
        and recoverable taxes     3,397  (9,728) 
   Accounts payable and long-term vendor payable  (1,910)  1,618 
   Deposits for aircraft and engine maintenance  -  (646) 
   Operating leases payable  (129)  (466) 
   Air traffic liability  (23,455)  (53,375) 
   Payroll and related charges  8,784  16 
   Other liabilities  (14,959)  (1,918) 


 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  23,028  32,594 
Cash flows from investing activities     
   Investments  394   
   contracts  (3,039)  33 
   Acquisition of property and equipment  (104,784)  (6,883) 


 
Net cash used in investing activities  (107,429)  (6,850) 
Cash flows from financing activities     
   Short term borrowings, net  (8,965)  19,606 


Net cash provided by financing activities  (8,965)  19,606 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  (93,366)  45,350 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period  849,091  146,291 


 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period  755,725  191,641 



 


 
SIGNATURE
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 10, 2005

 
GOL LINHAS AÉREAS INTELIGENTES S.A.
 
By:
/S/  Richard F. Lark, Jr.

 
Name:   Richard F. Lark, Jr.
Title:     Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer
 

 

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