UNITED STATES  

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K 

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

 

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities 

Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report: March 11, 2015

 

Commission File Number : 001-33701

 

Fly Leasing Limited 

(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

West Pier 

Dun Laoghaire 

County Dublin, Ireland 

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

  Form 20-F X   Form 40-F    

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____

 

 
 

The following document, which is attached as an exhibit hereto, is incorporated by reference herein.

 

Exhibit   Title
99.1   Press release of Fly Leasing Limited, dated March 11, 2015.

 

 
 

SIGNATURES

 

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.

 

  Fly Leasing Limited
  (Registrant)

 

Date: March 11, 2015   By: /s/ Colm Barrington
        Colm Barrington
        Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

 
 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit   Title
99.1   Press release of Fly Leasing Limited, dated March 11, 2015.

 

 
 

 



 

FLY Leasing Reports Fourth Quarter and
Full Year 2014 Financial Results

 

Dublin, Ireland, March 11, 2015 – FLY Leasing Limited (NYSE: FLY), a global leader in aircraft leasing, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2014.

 

Fourth Quarter 2014 Highlights 

·Net income of $15.5 million, $0.37 per share

·Total revenues of $120.3 million, 40% up on Q4 2013

·Acquired six aircraft for $275.7 million, increasing portfolio to 127 aircraft

·Raised $400 million in unsecured debt to finance aircraft acquisitions

·Declared 29th consecutive quarterly dividend

 

2014 Full Year Highlights 

·Net income of $56.1 million, $1.32 per share

·Total revenues of $426.7 million, 15% up on prior year

·Grew portfolio value by 22% to $3.7 billion

·Invested $951.5 million in 22 aircraft

·Sold eight aircraft for a net gain of $18.9 million

·Unrestricted cash of $337.6 million at year end

·Paid four quarterly dividends totaling $1.00 per share

 

“FLY is reporting strong fourth quarter and full year results,” said Colm Barrington, FLY’s CEO. “Our fourth quarter and full year revenues are up 40% and 15%, respectively, driven by the successful rejuvenation of our fleet through the acquisition of newer aircraft and the sale of older models. This strategy has lowered the average age of our fleet to 7.8 years and increased our average lease term to over five years. We grew our book value per share to $18.32.”

 

“This is the second successive year in which we have grown our fleet substantially,” added Barrington. “In 2014, we bought 22 aircraft, mainly through sale and leaseback transactions with airlines, increasing our fleet value by 22% to more than $3.7 billion. In addition, we have continued to monetize older aircraft at premiums to book value, demonstrating the strong inherent value in our fleet. And we have continued to pay attractive quarterly dividends of 25 cents per share.”

 

“The global airline industry is in a healthy state, spurred by increasing passenger traffic and lower fuel prices. Airline profits reached record levels in 2014, with further improvements forecast for 2015. This industry health has stimulated demand from our airline customers to grow their fleets, and with aircraft manufacturers sold out for many years ahead, leasing is a key source of additional capacity. With ample capital and a nimble strategy that allows us to act quickly to take advantage of opportunities in the market, FLY is in an excellent position to continue its growth and deliver value to its shareholders,” said Barrington.

 

 
 

Financial Results

 

FLY is reporting Net income of $15.5 million or $0.37 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2014. This compares to Net income of $13.4 million or $0.32 per diluted share for the same period of 2013. The fourth quarter 2014 results include $21.7 million of end of lease income compared to the fourth quarter of 2013 in which there was none. However, the fourth quarter 2013 results included $18.6 million in net gains associated with refinancing transactions.

 

Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2014 were $120.3 million, compared to $85.5 million for the same period in the previous year, an increase of 40.7%.

 

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $56.1 million or $1.32 per diluted share compared to $52.5 million or $1.50 per diluted share for 2013. For 2014, end of lease income was $39.8 million and gains on aircraft sales totaled $18.9 million. The 2013 results included $47.6 million in end of lease income and $6.3 million in gains on aircraft sales.

 

Total revenues for 2014 were $426.7 million, compared to $369.5 million in 2013, an increase of 15.5%.

 

Adjusted Net Income

 

Adjusted Net Income was $16.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $4.9 million in the same period in the previous year. On a per share basis, Adjusted Net Income was $0.41 in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $0.12 in the fourth quarter of 2013.

 

For each of the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, Adjusted Net Income was $57.4 million. On a per share basis, Adjusted Net Income was $1.38 in 2014 and $1.68 in 2013.

 

A reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income to net income determined in accordance with GAAP is shown below.

 

Dividend

 

On February 20, 2015, FLY paid a dividend of $0.25 per share in respect of the fourth quarter of 2014 to shareholders of record on January 30, 2015. This dividend is FLY’s 29th consecutive quarterly dividend and brought the total dividend in respect of 2014 to $1.00 per share. Dividends paid since FLY was listed in September 2007 total $7.37 per share.

 

Financial Position

 

At December 31, 2014, FLY’s total assets were $4.2 billion, including flight equipment with a net book value of $3.7 billion. Total cash at December 31, 2014 was $476.7 million, of which $337.6 million was unrestricted.  

 

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Aircraft Portfolio

 

At December 31, 2014, FLY’s 127 aircraft, shown in the table below, were on lease to 64 lessees in 36 countries.

 

 

Portfolio(1) at 

Dec. 31,
2014

Dec 31,
2013
 

Airbus A319 18 19
Airbus A320 27 27
Airbus A321 3 -
Airbus A330 4 1
Airbus A340 3 3
Boeing 737 57 48
Boeing 747 1 1
Boeing 757 11 11
Boeing 767 1 1
Boeing 777 1 1
Boeing 787 1 1
      Total 127 113

 

(1) The table does not include the four B767 aircraft owned by a joint venture in which FLY has a 57% interest

 

At December 31, 2014, the average age of FLY’s fleet, weighted by the net book value of each aircraft, was 7.8 years compared to 8.6 years at December 31, 2013. The average remaining lease term, also weighted by net book value, was 5.3 years as of December 31, 2014, an increase of approximately 12 months from the prior year. At December 31, 2014, FLY’s leases were generating annualized revenues of approximately $420 million. FLY’s lease utilization factor was 99% for the fourth quarter of 2014 and for the year ended December 31, 2014. At December 31, 2014, there were three aircraft off-lease.

 

Conference Call and Webcast

 

FLY’s senior management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss these results at 9:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Participants should call +1-253-237-1145 (International) or 800-535-7056 (North America) and enter confirmation code 67575239 or ask an operator for the FLY Leasing earnings call. A replay will be available shortly after the call. To access the replay, please dial +1-404-537-3406 (International) or 855-859-2056 (North America) and enter confirmation code 67575239. The telephone replay will be available for one week. A live webcast of the conference call will be also available in the investor section of FLY’s website at www.flyleasing.com. An archived webcast will be available for one year.

 

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About FLY

 

FLY is a global aircraft leasing company with a fleet of modern, high-demand and fuel-efficient commercial jet aircraft. FLY acquires and leases its aircraft under multi-year operating lease contracts to a diverse group of airlines throughout the world. FLY is managed and serviced by BBAM LP, a worldwide leader in aircraft lease management and financing. For more information about FLY, please visit our website at www.flyleasing.com.

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains certain “forward - looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “will,” or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for FLY’s future business and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially due to global political, economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory and other factors and risks. Further information on the factors and risks that may affect FLY’s business is included in filings FLY makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F and its reports on Form 6-K. FLY expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether because of future events, new information, a change in its views or expectations, or otherwise.

 

# # #

 

Contact:

 

Matt Dallas 

FLY Leasing Limited 

+1 203-769-5916 

ir@flyleasing.com

 

 

 

Fly Leasing Limited

West Pier

Dun Laoghaire

Co Dublin, Ireland

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FLY Leasing Limited 

Consolidated Statements of Income 

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

 

   Three months ended
Dec. 31, 2014 (Unaudited)
  Three months ended
Dec. 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
  Year ended
Dec. 31, 2014
(Audited)
  Year ended
Dec. 31, 2013
(Audited)
Revenues            
   Operating lease revenue  $119,993   $84,826   $404,668   $359,409 
   Equity earnings from unconsolidated subsidiary   351    494    2,456    1,871 
   Gain on sale of aircraft   —      —      18,878    6,277 
   Interest and other income   (56)   149    662    1,930 
Total revenues   120,288    85,469    426,664    369,487 
Expenses                    
   Depreciation   49,059    39,749    175,547    146,400 
   Aircraft impairment   —      8,825    —      8,825 
   Interest expense   40,392    30,198    142,519    120,399 
   Net (gain) loss on extinguishment of debt   88    (18,585)   (3,922)   (15,881)
   Selling, general and administrative   10,313    10,055    41,148    37,418 
   Ineffective, dedesignated and terminated derivatives   189    (243)   72    (1,263)
   Maintenance and other costs   2,286    2,967    6,960    15,454 
Total expenses   102,327    72,966    362,324    311,352 
Net income before provision for income taxes   17,961    12,503    64,340    58,135 
   Provision (benefit) for income taxes   2,482    (909)   8,263    5,659 
Net income  $15,479   $13,412   $56,077   $52,476 
Weighted average number of shares                    
-  Basic   41,432,998    41,306,338    41,405,211    34,129,880 
-  Diluted   41,479,349    41,431,486    41,527,584    34,243,456 
Earnings per share                    
-  Basic  $0.37   $0.32   $1.32   $1.51 
-  Diluted  $0.37   $0.32   $1.32   $1.50 
Dividends declared and paid per share  $0.25   $0.22   $1.00   $0.88 

 

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FLY Leasing Limited 

Consolidated Balance Sheets 

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

 

   Dec. 31,
2014
(Audited)
  Dec. 31,
2013
(Audited)
Assets      
   Cash and cash equivalents  $337,560   $404,472 
   Restricted cash and cash equivalents   139,139    174,829 
   Rent receivables   4,887    2,922 
   Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary   4,002    8,179 
   Flight equipment held for operating lease, net   3,705,407    3,034,912 
   Fair market value of derivative assets   2,067    7,395 
   Other assets, net   31,608    39,650 
Total assets  $4,224,670   $3,672,359 
Liabilities          
   Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $18,431   $16,592 
   Rentals received in advance   19,751    17,422 
   Payable to related parties   2,772    3,756 
   Security deposits   64,058    52,837 
   Maintenance payment liability   254,514    233,811 
   Unsecured borrowings, net   689,452    291,567 
   Secured borrowings, net   2,335,328    2,254,705 
   Fair market value of derivative liabilities   23,311    24,577 
   Deferred tax liability, net   16,289    7,746 
   Other liabilities   41,890    20,523 
Total liabilities   3,465,796    2,923,536 
Shareholders’ equity          
   Common shares, $0.001 par value, 499,999,900 shares authorized; 41,432,998 and 41,306,338 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively   41    41 
   Manager shares, $0.001 par value; 100 shares authorized, issued and outstanding   —      —   
   Additional paid-in capital   658,522    658,492 
   Retained earnings   117,402    104,143 
   Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net   (17,091)   (13,853)
Total shareholders’ equity   758,874    748,823 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $4,224,670   $3,672,359 

 

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FLY Leasing Limited 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

 

   Year ended
Dec. 31, 2014
(Audited)
  Year ended
Dec. 31, 2013
(Audited)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities          
Net Income  $56,077   $52,476 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:          
Equity earnings from unconsolidated subsidiary   (2,456)   (1,871)
Gain on sale of aircraft   (18,878)   (6,277)
Depreciation   175,547    146,400 
Aircraft impairment   —      8,825 
Amortization of debt issuance costs   5,380    5,735 
Amortization of lease incentives   18,934    9,019 
Amortization of lease discounts/premiums and other items   9,977    8,173 
Amortization of fair market value adjustments associated with the GAAM acquisition   6,260    12,602 
Net gain on extinguishment of debt   (3,960)   (15,881)
Share-based compensation   30    3,177 
Provision for deferred income taxes   6,169    6,195 
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative instruments   38    (1,263)
Security deposits and maintenance payment liability relieved   (30,376)   (31,360)
Security deposits and maintenance payment claims applied towards operating lease revenues   —      (2,596)
Distributions from unconsolidated subsidiary   5,501    —   
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Rent receivables   (4,767)   (4,982)
Other assets   (1,589)   (1,969)
Payable to related parties   (12,848)   (10,544)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   7,407    (1,305)
Rentals received in advance   2,699    2,344 
Other liabilities   8,020    4,576 
Net cash flows provided by operating activities   227,165    181,474 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities          
Distributions from unconsolidated subsidiary   1,132    —   
Purchase of additional aircraft   (915,450)   (632,944)
Proceeds from sale of aircraft   88,617    48,539 
Payment for aircraft improvement   (9,841)   —   
Lessor contribution to maintenance   (5,017)   (24,185)
Net cash flows used in investing activities   (840,559)   (608,590)

 

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   Year ended
Dec. 31, 2014
(Audited)
  Year ended
Dec. 31, 2013
(Audited)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities      
Restricted cash and cash equivalents   35,690    (39,731)
Security deposits received   18,134    13,910 
Security deposits returned   (4,728)   (7,271)
Maintenance payment liability receipts   85,172    56,968 
Maintenance payment liability disbursements   (45,412)   (16,612)
Debt extinguishment costs   —      (3,856)
Proceeds from unsecured borrowings   396,563    291,389 
Proceeds from secured borrowings   298,658    587,083 
Proceeds from Term Loan upsizing   —      101,892 
Debt issuance costs   (1,803)   (11,825)
Repayment of secured borrowings   (192,974)   (444,607)
Proceeds from issuance of shares, net of fees paid   —      172,595 
Dividends   (41,392)   (30,531)
Dividend equivalents   (1,426)   (940)
Net cash flows provided by financing activities   546,482    668,464 
Net increase (decrease) in cash   (66,912)   241,348 
Cash at beginning of period   404,472    163,124 
Cash at end of period  $337,560   $404,472 
           
Supplemental Disclosure:          
Cash paid during the period for:          
Interest  $119,745   $97,451 
Taxes   188    84 
Noncash Activities:          
Other liabilities applied to maintenance payment liability and rent receivables   979    —   
Security deposits applied to maintenance payment liability, rent receivables, rentals received in advance, and other assets   1,938    1,414 
Maintenance payment liability applied to rent receivables and rentals received in advance —     4,446 
Noncash activities in connection with purchase of aircraft:          
Security deposits and maintenance payment liability assumed   16,559    1,774 
Other liabilities applied to purchase of aircraft   6,885     —-- 
Rent receivable applied to purchase of aircraft   1,567    —   
Deposits applied to purchase of aircraft   991    —   
Noncash activities in connection with sale of aircraft:          
Security deposits and maintenance payment liability applied   8,678    —   
Refundable deposits applied to sale of aircraft   3,376    —   
Rent receivable applied to sale of aircraft   425    —   
Secured borrowings assumed by buyer   —      38,500 
Derivative liabilities assumed by buyer   —      5,000 

 

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FLY Leasing Limited 

Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income, a Non-GAAP Financial Measure, to Net Income 

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

 

    Three months ended
Dec. 31, 2014 (Unaudited)
  Three months ended
Dec. 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
  Year ended
Dec. 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
Dec. 31, 2013
(Unaudited)
Net Income  $15,479   $13,412   $56,077   $52,476 
Add (less):                    
   Ineffective, dedesignated and terminated derivatives   189    (243)   72    (1,263)
   Net (gain) loss on extinguishment of debt   88    (18,585)   (3,922)   (15,881)
   Aircraft impairment   —      8,825    —      8,825 
   Non-cash share based compensation   80    892    30    3,177 
   Adjustments related to GAAM Portfolio acquisition:                    
      Amortization of fair value adjustments recorded in purchase accounting   1,307    1,647    6,260    12,602 
   Income tax effects   (202)   (1,045)   (1,148)   (2,553)
Adjusted Net Income  $16,941   $4,903   $57,369   $57,383 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding   41,479,349    41,431,486    41,527,584    34,243,456 
Adjusted Net Income per share  $0.41   $0.12   $1.38   $1.68 

 

Adjusted Net Income Plus Depreciation and Amortization, a Non-GAAP Financial Measure, to Net Income 

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

 

    Three months ended
Dec. 31, 2014 (Unaudited)
  Three months ended
Dec. 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
  Year ended
Dec. 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
Dec. 31, 2013
(Unaudited)
Adjusted Net Income  $16,941   $4,903   $57,369   $57,383 
Add:                    
   Depreciation   49,059    39,749    175,547    146,400 
   Other amortization   9,209    4,784    33,320    21,676 
   Provision for deferred income taxes   829   194    7,317    8,748 
Adjusted Net Income Plus Depreciation and Amortization  $76,038   $49,630   $273,553   $234,207 

 

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FLY defines Adjusted Net Income as net income plus or minus the after-tax impacts of ineffective, dedesignated or terminated cash flow hedges, non-cash share-based compensation, gains and losses on extinguishment of debt, impairment charges, and adjustments related to the GAAM portfolio acquisition comprised of amortization of fair value adjustments recorded in purchase accounting. FLY believes that Adjusted Net Income provides information that is useful in evaluating the operating performance of FLYs business and facilitates period over period comparisons. It also provides additional information that is useful for evaluating the underlying operating performance of FLYs business without regard to gains and losses related to refinancing activity, impairment charges, share based compensation, changes in the fair value of ineffective cash flow hedges, and the impacts of fair-value adjustments of debt and leases that FLY assumed in connection with the GAAM portfolio.

 

Adjusted Net Income Plus Depreciation and Amortization is a cash flow measure that provides investors with an additional measure for evaluating FLYs ongoing cash earnings, from which capital investments are made, debt is serviced and dividends are paid. However, this measure excludes certain positive and negative cash items, including principal payments on debt, and therefore has certain important limitations as an indicator of FLYs ability to pay dividends and reinvest in its business. Management uses Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income Plus Depreciation and Amortization as measures for assessing FLYs performance.

 

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income Plus Depreciation and Amortization should be considered as supplements to, and not as a substitute for net income or other financial measures determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. FLYs definitions may be different than those used by other companies.

 

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