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BAS GROUP REPORTS EARNINGS

18 July 2019

Hamilton, Bermuda – 18 July 2019- In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange (“BSX”), Bermuda Aviation Services Limited (the “Group” or “BAS”; Ticker: BAS.BH) today reported earnings. The full filing stated:

 

Bermuda Aviation Services Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group) reported net income from continuing operations of $0.6 million for the year ended March 31, 2019 compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $3.8 million in the prior year; an improvement of $4.4 million year over year.

 

Total comprehensive income was $0.4 million for the current year compared to a comprehensive loss in the prior year of $4.9 million. The loss from discontinued operations of $0.2 million during the period relates to the Company’s sale of its subsidiary Efficient Technologies Bermuda Ltd. which was completed in June 2018. Income attributable to shareholders of the Company was $0.2 million compared to a loss of $5.1 million in the prior year.

 

During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Group discovered that certain amounts had been erroneously reported in prior year consolidated financial statements. The errors related to prior periods revenue recognition, classification of intangible assets, and inventory write-offs.  These errors have been corrected by restating each of the affected financial statement line items for prior periods and are detailed in the Notes to the consolidated financial statements (Note 3B).

Revenues were $32.4 million for the year, a $1.7 million increase over prior year. Total cost of revenue was $14.2 million, an increase of $1.0 million; resulting in gross margin of $18.3 million compared to $17.5 million in the prior year. Other income increased $0.1 million due to increased rental income from one of the Group’s properties.

 

Total operating expenses decreased $2.7 million year over year; adjusted for the one-time cost of restructuring in the prior year, resulting in an improvement of $0.9 million.  Management’s efforts to reduce operating expenses have been realized through all expense categories.

 

The Company reduced its bank loan by $0.8 million and paid interest of $0.4 million for the year. 

 

Earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.09 per share, an improvement of $0.90 per share over the comparative period.

 

The Company did not declare or pay dividends during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 as the Board of Directors considered it prudent to temporarily suspend dividend payments while the Company executes its strategic plan and strengthens the financial position of the Company.

 

The Board and Management will continue to focus on streamlining operations to ensure an efficient cost structure, improve internal processes to better provide services to our diverse client base, ensure market repositioning to increase revenue opportunities across all subsidiaries, and improve shareholder value.

 

 

Notes to Editors

BAS Group

 

BAS is a holding company with multiple subsidiaries providing a myriad of services that are distinct in nature but are also strategically complementary and synergistic. Companies in the group include: BAS-Serco, Besco, CCS, Otis, Weir Enterprises and Eastbourne Properties Limited.

 

For further information please visit: www.basg.bm.

 

 

Media Contacts:

Leslie Rans                                          

Chief Executive Officer

BAS Group                      

Telephone: 441 294-3401                       

E-mail: lrans@basg.bm

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