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Mesa Air Group Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

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Mesa Air Group reported Q1 FY2025 financial results with total operating revenues of $103.2 million, down 13.1% year-over-year. The company posted a net loss of $114.6 million ($2.77 per diluted share), including a $112.4 million loss related to aircraft impairment and sales. Adjusted net loss was $4.0 million. Mesa achieved a 100% controllable completion factor for United Airlines operations and generated positive adjusted EBITDAR of $12.6 million. The company operated 62 large jets under its CPA with United, including 54 E-175s and 8 CRJ-900s. Block hour utilization is expected to increase to 9.8 in the June quarter. Mesa ended Q1 with $40.0 million in unrestricted cash and reduced total debt to $230.6 million from $481.0 million year-over-year.
Mesa Air Group ha riportato i risultati finanziari del primo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2025 con ricavi operativi totali di 103,2 milioni di dollari, in calo del 13,1% rispetto all'anno precedente. La società ha registrato una perdita netta di 114,6 milioni di dollari (2,77 dollari per azione diluita), inclusa una perdita di 112,4 milioni di dollari legata alla svalutazione e vendita di aeromobili. La perdita netta rettificata è stata di 4,0 milioni di dollari. Mesa ha raggiunto un fattore di completamento controllabile del 100% per le operazioni con United Airlines e ha generato un EBITDAR rettificato positivo di 12,6 milioni di dollari. La società ha operato 62 grandi jet sotto il suo CPA con United, inclusi 54 E-175 e 8 CRJ-900. L'utilizzo delle ore di blocco è previsto aumentare a 9,8 nel trimestre di giugno. Mesa ha chiuso il primo trimestre con 40,0 milioni di dollari in contanti non vincolati e ha ridotto il debito totale a 230,6 milioni di dollari, rispetto ai 481,0 milioni dell'anno precedente.
Mesa Air Group reportó los resultados financieros del primer trimestre del año fiscal 2025 con ingresos operativos totales de 103,2 millones de dólares, una disminución del 13,1% interanual. La compañía registró una pérdida neta de 114,6 millones de dólares (2,77 dólares por acción diluida), incluyendo una pérdida de 112,4 millones relacionada con la depreciación y venta de aeronaves. La pérdida neta ajustada fue de 4,0 millones. Mesa logró un factor de finalización controlable del 100% para las operaciones con United Airlines y generó un EBITDAR ajustado positivo de 12,6 millones. La empresa operó 62 jets grandes bajo su CPA con United, incluyendo 54 E-175 y 8 CRJ-900. Se espera que la utilización de horas bloqueadas aumente a 9,8 en el trimestre de junio. Mesa finalizó el primer trimestre con 40,0 millones en efectivo sin restricciones y redujo la deuda total a 230,6 millones desde 481,0 millones interanuales.
Mesa Air Group� 2025 회계연도 1분기 재무 결과� 발표했으�, � 영업 수익은 1� 320� 달러� 전년 대� 13.1% 감소했습니다. 회사� 항공� 손상 � 매각� 관련된 1� 1,240� 달러 손실� 포함하여 순손� 1� 1,460� 달러(희석 주당 2.77달러)� 기록했습니다. 조정 순손실은 400� 달러였습니�. Mesa� United Airlines 운항에서 100% 통제 가능한 완료�� 달성했으�, 조정 EBITDAR� 1,260� 달러� 긍정적인 수치� 기록했습니다. 회사� United와� CPA 하에 62대� 대� 제트기를 운영했으�, � � 54대� E-175, 8대� CRJ-900입니�. 6� 분기에는 블록 시간 활용도가 9.8� 증가� 것으� 예상됩니�. Mesa� 1분기 말에 4,000� 달러� 제한 없는 현금� 보유했으�, � 부채를 전년 대� 4� 8,100� 달러에서 2� 3,060� 달러� 줄였습니�.
Mesa Air Group a publié les résultats financiers du premier trimestre de l'exercice 2025 avec des revenus d'exploitation totaux de 103,2 millions de dollars, en baisse de 13,1 % par rapport à l'année précédente. La société a enregistré une perte nette de 114,6 millions de dollars (2,77 dollars par action diluée), incluant une perte de 112,4 millions liée à la dépréciation et à la vente d'avions. La perte nette ajustée s'est élevée à 4,0 millions. Mesa a atteint un taux de réalisation contrôlable de 100 % pour les opérations avec United Airlines et a généré un EBITDAR ajusté positif de 12,6 millions. L'entreprise a exploité 62 gros avions sous son CPA avec United, dont 54 E-175 et 8 CRJ-900. L'utilisation des heures bloc devrait augmenter à 9,8 au trimestre de juin. Mesa a terminé le premier trimestre avec 40,0 millions de dollars en liquidités non restreintes et a réduit sa dette totale à 230,6 millions, contre 481,0 millions l'année précédente.
Mesa Air Group meldete die Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2025 mit Gesamtbetriebseinnahmen von 103,2 Millionen US-Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 13,1 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr entspricht. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete einen Nettoverlust von 114,6 Millionen US-Dollar (2,77 US-Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie), einschließlich eines Verlusts von 112,4 Millionen US-Dollar im Zusammenhang mit Flugzeugwertminderungen und -verkäufen. Der bereinigte Nettoverlust betrug 4,0 Millionen US-Dollar. Mesa erzielte einen kontrollierbaren Abschlussfaktor von 100 % für die United Airlines-Operationen und generierte ein positives bereinigtes EBITDAR von 12,6 Millionen US-Dollar. Das Unternehmen betrieb 62 Großjets unter seinem CPA mit United, darunter 54 E-175 und 8 CRJ-900. Die Blockstunden-Auslastung soll im Juniquartal auf 9,8 steigen. Mesa schloss das erste Quartal mit 40,0 Millionen US-Dollar ungebundenem Bargeld ab und reduzierte die Gesamtverschuldung von 481,0 Millionen US-Dollar im Vorjahr auf 230,6 Millionen US-Dollar.
Positive
  • 100% controllable completion factor achieved for United Airlines operations
  • Fifth consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA and EBITDAR
  • Significant debt reduction from $481.0M to $230.6M year-over-year
  • Expected increase in block hour utilization to 9.8 in June quarter from 8.9 in December
  • Higher E-175 block-hour rates
Negative
  • Net loss of $114.6M, including $112.4M loss from aircraft impairment and sales
  • Revenue declined 13.1% year-over-year to $103.2M
  • Contract revenue decreased 20.2% to $80.7M
  • Reduction in contractual aircraft with United Airlines
  • Operating expenses increased 30% compared to Q1 2024

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Mesa Air Group reports Q1 operational improvements amid significant financial challenges, with a $114.6M net loss largely due to aircraft impairments.

Mesa Air Group's Q1 fiscal 2025 results reveal a company in transition, with total operating revenues of $103.2 million, down 13.1% year-over-year. The headline numbers are concerning - a pre-tax loss of $116.3 million and net loss of $114.6 million ($2.77 per diluted share). However, these figures are heavily skewed by a $112.4 million impairment and loss related to aircraft sales.

Looking past these one-time items, the adjusted metrics paint a different picture. The company reported an adjusted net loss of $4.0 million and positive adjusted EBITDAR of $12.6 million - marking the fifth consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA/EBITDAR. This suggests the underlying business is gradually stabilizing despite the headline losses.

The revenue decline stems primarily from the planned reduction in the United Airlines fleet and the wind-down of the DHL agreement. Contract revenue fell 20.2% to $80.7 million, partially offset by higher E-175 block-hour rates. The company deferred $5.6 million of revenue this quarter, with a remaining balance of $15.3 million to be recognized over the United contract.

On the operational front, Mesa achieved a perfect 100% controllable completion factor for United - an impressive reliability metric. Their fleet utilization is trending upward, projected to reach 9.8 block hours per day in the June quarter compared to 8.9 in the December quarter, indicating more efficient aircraft usage.

The balance sheet shows $40 million in unrestricted cash as of December 2024, and total debt of $230.6 million - a significant reduction from $481 million a year earlier. During the quarter, Mesa paid down $79.8 million in debt, with $69 million related to aircraft sales. By March 31, 2025, cash increased to $54.1 million, suggesting improving liquidity despite operational challenges.

The winding down of CRJ operations appears to be a strategic shift toward a more efficient, focused operation built around its E-175 fleet. This transition is painful financially in the short term due to impairments but seems aimed at creating a more sustainable business model with United as its primary partner.

PHOENIX, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Air Group, Inc.(NASDAQ:MESA) (“Mesa� or the “Company�) today reported first quarter fiscal 2025 financial and operating results.

First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Update:

  • Total operating revenues of $103.2 million
  • Pre-tax loss of $116.3 million, net loss of $114.6 million, or $(2.77) per diluted share
  • Adjusted net loss1 of $4.0 million2 excludes a $112.4 million loss related to the impairment and loss on sale of aircraft
  • Adjusted EBITDAR1 of $12.6 million
  • Operated at a 100.00% controllable completion factor3
  • Scheduled utilization for the quarter of 8.9 block hours per day

“Mesa continued to have strong operational performance during the December 2024 quarter,� said Jonathan Ornstein, Mesa Chairman and CEO. “We are pleased to have flown a 100% controllable completion factor for United. We continued to make financial progress and generated positive adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR for the fifth consecutive quarter, highlighting improving operating profitability as we continued to wind down our CRJ operations.�

“Working closely with United’s network planning group, Mesa anticipates block hour utilization will be 9.8 in the June quarter, up from 9.4 in the March quarter, and 8.9 in the December quarter.�

First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Details

Total operating revenues in Q1 2025 were $103.2 million, lower by $15.5 million, or 13.1%, compared to $118.8 million for Q1 2024. Contract revenue was $80.7 million, lower by $20.4 million, or 20.2%, compared to $101.1 million in Q1 2024. These decreases were driven by the reduction in contractual aircraft with United Airlines, Inc. (“United�), the reduction in DHL revenue due to the wind-down of the FSA, and higher deferred revenue. These decreases were partially offset by higher E-175 block-hour rates.

Pass-through revenue increased by $4.9 million, or 27.6%, driven primarily by higher pass-through maintenance expense. Mesa’s Q1 2025 results include, per GAAP, the deferral of $5.6 million of revenue, versus the recognition of $3.0 million of previously deferred revenue in Q1 2024. The remaining deferred revenue balance of $15.3 million will be recognized as flights are completed over the remaining term of the United contract.

Total operating expenses in Q1 2025 were $214.0 million, an increase of $46.8 million, or 30.0%, versus Q1 2024. Compared to Q1 2024, the increase primarily reflects a net loss on asset sales during the quarter of $46.7 million and asset impairment costs that were $25.3 million higher. These increases were partially offset by flight operations expense that decreased by $16.5 million, or 31.9%, due to fewer contracted aircraft and decreases in pilot training costs. Depreciation and amortization expense also decreased $5.3 million, or 40.0%, compared to Q1 2024, primarily due to the retirement and sale of CRJ aircraft and engines.

Mesa’s Q1 2025 results reflect a net loss of $114.6 million, or $(2.77) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $57.9 million, or $(1.41) per diluted share, for Q1 2024. Mesa’s Q1 2025 adjusted net loss was $4.0 million, or $(0.10) per diluted share, versus an adjusted net loss of $21.8 million, or $(0.53) per diluted share, in Q1 2024.

Mesa’s adjusted EBITDA1 for Q1 2025 was $11.0 million, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $5.0 million for Q1 2024. Adjusted EBITDAR was $12.6 million for Q1 2025, compared to adjusted EBITDAR of $6.3 million for Q1 2024.

First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Operating Performance

Operationally, the Company reported a controllable completion factor of 100.00% for United during Q1 2025. This is compared to a controllable completion factor of 99.92% for United during Q1 2024. Controllable completion factor excludes cancellations due to weather and air traffic control.

For Q1 2025, the Company operated 62 large (70/76 seats) jets under its CPA with United, comprising 54 E-175s and eight CRJ-900s.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Mesa ended the December 2024 quarter with $40.0 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $230.6 million in total debt, secured primarily with aircraft and engines, compared to a balance of $481.0 million as of December 31, 2023. During the quarter, the Company paid $79.8 million in debt, of which $69.0 million which was related to the sale of E175 aircraft.

As of March 31, 2025, Mesa had $54.1 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. Based on the most recent appraisal value of spare parts, Mesa had $12.4 million in available credit under its United facility, subject to approval.

Form 10-Q

The Company is working diligently to complete the Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2025 and plans to file it as soon as possible.

AboutMesa Air Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Mesa Air Group, Inc. is the holding company of Mesa Airlines, a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service to 82 cities in 32 states, the District of Columbia, Cuba, and Mexico. As of March 31, 2025, Mesa operated a fleet of 60 aircraft, with approximately 238 daily departures. The Company had approximately 1,650 employees. Mesa operates all its flights as United Express pursuant to the terms of a capacity purchase agreement entered into with United Airlines, Inc.

Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Press Release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as “anticipate�, “estimate�, “expect�, “project�, “plan�, “intend�, “believe�, “may�, “might�, “will�, “should�, “can have�, “likely� and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations regarding future events, which in turn are based on information currently available to the Company. By their nature, forward-looking statements address matters that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those expressed in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the ability to complete the proposed merger with Republic on the proposed terms or on the anticipated timeline, or at all, including the risks and uncertainties related to securing the necessary stockholder approval and satisfaction of other closing conditions to consummate the proposed transaction, the Company’s ability to respond in a timely and satisfactory matter to the inquiries by Nasdaq, the Company’s ability to regain compliance with Listing Rule, the Company’s ability to become current with its reports with the SEC, and the risk that the completion and filing of the Form 10-Q will take longer than expected. For additional information about factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the risk factors contained in its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company’s other subsequent filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable laws.

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MESA AIR GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)

Three months ended December 31,
20242023
Operating revenues:
Contract revenue$80,678$101,100
Pass-through and other revenue22,55517,677
Total operating revenues103,233118,777
Operating expenses:
Flight operations35,27351,818
Maintenance46,52748,627
Aircraft rent1,6161,204
General and administrative9,51912,009
Depreciation and amortization7,97913,293
Asset impairment65,66540,384
Loss on sale of assets46,691386
(Gain) on extinguishment of debt(2,954)
Other operating expenses7602,458
Total operating expenses214,030167,225
Operating income/(loss)(110,797)(48,448)
Other income (expense), net:
Interest expense(7,064)(11,160)
Interest income1714
Unrealized gain/(loss) on investments, net(42)2,451
Gain on debt forgiveness4,500
Other income, net(2,900)157
Total other expense, net(5,489)(8,538)
Income (loss) before taxes(116,286)(56,986)
Income tax expense (benefit)(1,728)864
Net income (loss)$(114,558)$(57,850)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders
Basic$(2.77)$(1.41)
Diluted$(2.77)$(1.41)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Basic41,33240,940
Diluted41,33240,940

MESA AIR GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands) (Unaudited)

December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents$39,980$15,621
Restricted cash3,0043,009
Receivables, net5,2505,263
Expendable parts and supplies, net29,17228,272
Assets held for sale80,7235,741
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,5773,371
Total current assets160,70661,277
Property and equipment, net203,567426,351
Lease and equipment deposits5241,289
Operating lease right-of-use assets6,5887,231
Deferred heavy maintenance, net5,3516,396
Assets held for sale86,605
Other assets6,8297,709
TOTAL ASSETS$383,565$596,858
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS� EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases$143,275$50,455
Current portion of deferred revenue4,9553,932
Current maturities of operating leases1,4301,681
Accounts payable60,93272,096
Accrued compensation6,70512,797
Customer deposits9621,189
Other accrued expenses34,81932,308
Total current liabilities253,078174,458
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt and finance leases, excluding current portion83,786259,816
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities6,4846,863
Deferred credits2,0363,020
Deferred income taxes5,2148,173
Deferred revenue, net of current portion10,3295,707
Other noncurrent liabilities26,67528,579
Total noncurrent liabilities134,524312,158
Total liabilities387,602486,616
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock of no par value and additional paid-in capital, 125,000,000 shares authorized; 41,331,719 (2025) and 41,331,719 (2024) shares issued and outstanding, 4,899,497 (2025) and 4,899,497 (2024) warrants issued and outstanding272,655272,376
Accumulated deficit(276,692)(162,134)
Total stockholders' equity(4,037)110,242
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$383,565$596,858

MESA AIR GROUP, INC.
Operating Highlights
(Unaudited)

Three months ended
December 31,
20242023Change
Available seat miles (thousands)873,2141,026,800(15.0)%
Block hours39,03546,658(16.3)%
Average stage length (miles)5495352.6%
Departures21,35126,254(18.7)%
Passengers1,303,6411,608,170(18.9)%
Controllable completion factor*
United100.00%99.92%0.1%
Total completion factor**
United99.55%99.20%0.4%

*Controllable completion factor excludes cancellations due to weather and air traffic control
**Total completion factor includes all cancellations

Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures

Although these financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP"), certain non-GAAP financial measures may provide investors with useful information regarding the underlying business trends and performance of Mesa's ongoing operations and may be useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations. The tables below reflect supplemental financial data and reconciliations to GAAP financial statements for the three months endedDecember 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Readers should consider these non-GAAP measures in addition to, not a substitute for, financial reporting measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude some, but not all items that may affect the Company's net income or loss. Additionally, these calculations may not be comparable with similarly titled measures of other companies.

Reconciliation of GAAP versus non-GAAP Disclosures
(In thousands) (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended December 31, 2024Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
Income
(Loss)
Before
Taxes
Income
Tax
(Expense)

Benefit
Net
Income
(Loss)
Net
Income
(Loss)

per
Diluted
Share
Income
(Loss)
Before
Taxes
Income
Tax
(Expense)

Benefit
Net
Income

(Loss)
Net
Income
(Loss)

per
Diluted
Share
GAAP income (loss)$(116,286)$1,728$(114,558)$(2.77)$(56,986)$(864)$(57,850)$(1.41)
Adjustments(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)112,266(1,668)110,598$2.6837,640(1,566)36,074$0.88
Adjusted income (loss)(4,020)60(3,960)$(0.10)(19,346)(2,430)(21,776)$(0.53)
Interest expense7,06411,160
Interest income(17)(14)
Depreciation and amortization7,97913,293
Adjusted EBITDA11,0065,093
Aircraft rent1,6161,204
Adjusted EBITDAR$12,622$6,297


(1) $3.0 million gain on extinguishment of debt during the three months ended December 31, 2023.
(2) $0.1 million loss and $2.5 million gain resulting from changes in the fair value of the Company's investments in equity securities during the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(3) $4.9 million and $40.4 million impairment loss related to held for sale assets during the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(4) $0.7 million and $2.0 million in third party costs associated with significant, non-recurring transactions during the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(5) $0.7 million and $0.3 million loss on deferred financing costs related to the retirement of debts during the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(6) $46.7 million and $0.4 million net loss on the sale of assets during the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(7) $2.9 million loss on the write off of interest related to the sale of aircraft during the three months ended December 31, 2024.
(8) $60.7 million impairment loss related to the write down of net book value of certain aircraft during the three months ended December 31, 2024.
(9) $4.5 million gain on forgiveness of debt during the three months ended December 31, 2024.

Source:Mesa Air Group, Inc.

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1
See Reconciliation of GAAP versus non-GAAP Disclosures
2 Adjusted net loss primarily excludes $46.7 million of net losses on asset sales and $65.7 million in asset impairment
3 Excludes cancellations due to weather and air traffic control


FAQ

What were Mesa Air Group's (MESA) key financial results for Q1 2025?

Mesa reported total revenues of $103.2M, a net loss of $114.6M ($2.77 per share), and an adjusted net loss of $4.0M. The company generated adjusted EBITDAR of $12.6M.

How did MESA's operational performance with United Airlines fare in Q1 2025?

Mesa achieved a 100% controllable completion factor for United Airlines operations, operating 62 large jets (54 E-175s and 8 CRJ-900s) under their CPA agreement.

What is Mesa Air Group's (MESA) current debt and cash position?

As of December 2024, Mesa had $40.0M in unrestricted cash and total debt of $230.6M, down from $481.0M year-over-year.

How much did Mesa Air Group's (MESA) revenue decline in Q1 2025?

Total operating revenues declined 13.1% year-over-year to $103.2M, while contract revenue decreased 20.2% to $80.7M.

What caused Mesa Air Group's (MESA) significant net loss in Q1 2025?

The $114.6M net loss primarily resulted from a $112.4M loss related to aircraft impairment and sales, while the adjusted net loss excluding these items was $4.0M.
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