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| EMBRAER ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER 2004
| AND FULL YEAR RESULTS IN US GAAP
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| The company's operating and financial information
| is presented, except where otherwise stated, on
| a consolidated basis in United States dollars
| (US$) in accordance with US GAAP. The financial
| data presented in this document for the
| year ended December 31, 2003 were derived
| from our financial statements audited
| by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. The financial
| information for the fourth quarter 2003
| and 2004 as well as for the year ended
| December 31, 2004 are unaudited.
| In order to better understand the Company's
| operating performance, we are also presenting
| at the end of this release certain
| information in accordance with
| the Brazilian Corporate Law ("Brazilian GAAP").
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US GAAP | Sao Jose dos Campos, March 17, 2005 - Embraer
| (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. - NYSE:
| ERJ; Bovespa: EMBR3 and EMBR4), the world's
| leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to
| 110 seats, announced that 2004 was a record
| year with net sales up 60.5% from 2003 totaling
| US$ 3.440 billion and net income totaling US$
| 380.2 million, equivalent to diluted earnings
| per ADS of US$2.17. The firm order backlog as
| of December 31, 2004 totaled US$10.1 billion.
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| 2004 in Perspective
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BOVESPA: EMBR3, EMBR4 | Despite the continually difficult environment
NYSE: ERJ | faced by airlines worldwide, including some of
| our customers, 2004 was a positive year for
| Embraer as it celebrated its 35th anniversary.
www.embraer.com | During 2004, deliveries increased by 47% to 148
| jets, contributing to an increase in our revenues
| and income.
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| As a result, 2004 will be recorded in Embraer's
INVESTOR RELATIONS | 35-year history as a year of record sales and
| profits. Due to a larger number of aircraft
| delivered, coupled with a better performance of
| the defense, corporate and customer support
| Company generated net sales of US$ 3,440.5
| million, 60% higher than in the previous fiscal
| year. At the same time, net income more than
| doubled compared to 2003 figures, totaling US$
Anna Cecilia Bettencourt | 380.2 million.
Andrea Bottcher |
Paulo Ferreria | In addition to the significant growth in our
| revenues, our orderbook continued to be strong,
| totaling US$ 10.1 billion in firm orders and
| US$ 27.6 billion including options, which we
| believe is an important indicator of the
Tel: (55 12) 3927 1216 | company's economic sustainability.
investor.relations@embraer |
.com.br | The driving force behind these positive results
| was the entry into service of the EMBRAER 170,
| the first member of the EMBRAER 170/190 family,
| which, since March of 2004, has been
| successfully operated by airlines in the U.S.
| and Europe. We were able to meet an intense
| delivery schedule for the first EMBRAER 170s -
| an achievement that demonstrates our production
| efficiency.
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| Embraer continues to play an important role in
| promoting Brazil's exports. In 2004, the
| Company exported 92% of its sales, US$ 3.2
| billion, or 4% of Brazil's total trade balance,
| making Embraer Brazil's second largest
| exporter.
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| In order to improve its supply chain
| efficiency, Embraer is attracting foreign
| partners and suppliers to operate in Brazil.
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| Embraer booked 132 new orders during 2004,
| including 101 orders for the EMBRAER 170/190
| family and 31 for the ERJ 145 family. The
| largest order of the year was placed by Air
| Canada for 45 EMBRAER 190s, 15 EMBRAER 175s,
| and an option for 60 additional aircraft.
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| We believe these achievements demonstrate that
| our ERJ 145 and EMBRAER 170/190 families have
| unique attributes that increase our competitive
| advantage in the global airline market. In
| 2005, the new family will continue to have an
| increasing participation in the company's
| future growth.
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| Nevertheless, Embraer was adversely impacted
| after US Airways, one of our largest customers,
| filed for Chapter 11 in September 2004. As a
| result, we adjusted our delivery guidance for
| 2004 and 2005 to 145 deliveries each year, from
| 160 and 170 aircraft, respectively, and
| ultimately delivered 148 aircraft in 2004.
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Highlights of the year for the ERJ 145 family include the delivery of the first
five aircraft produced by our subsidiary in China, Harbin Embraer Aircraft
Industry Company Limited, to China Southern Airlines, and the celebration of the
delivery of the 800th ERJ, this which was delivered to Republic Airways - a
milestone that we believe reaffirms the success of this family of aircraft in
the regional airline market.
Embraer is building the Legacy's presence in the corporate aviation market and,
at the same time, is analyzing new opportunities in this segment.
For the defense segment, 2004 represented an important breakthrough for the
Company. The ERJ 145 platform was selected as part of the winning bid for the
U.S. Army Aerial Common Sensor (ACS) program. Embraer, as part of the Lockheed
Martin team, will provide its ERJ 145 platform for the U.S. Army's
next-generation battlefield surveillance system. After the ACS announcement,
Embraer, broke ground on a new aircraft assembly facility in Jacksonville,
Florida, which will be dedicated to U.S. homeland security and defense projects.
The contract has a potential value of over $7 billion to the team over the life
of the expected 20-year program.
Customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of our success. We will continue to
expand our services segment, not only in terms of maintaining excellent levels
of fleet dispatchability, but also by increasing our maintenance and repair
services available to our customers. We are increasing our services in the U.S.,
where, as of 2004, we have had a presence for 25 years, by expanding Embraer
Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS), our repair, maintenance, and overhaul
facility in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition, we are acquiring a 65% interest
in OGMA - Industria Aeronautica de Portugal S.A., located in Alverca, Portugal
and we are also planning to expand our services in Brazil.
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Fourth Quarter Highlights
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o Net sales during the fourth quarter were US$953.5 million compared to
US$649.1 million during 4Q03.
o Net income was US$83.0 million, equivalent to earnings per diluted ADS of
US$ 0.47, compared to net income of US$ 67.9 million and earnings per
diluted ADS of US$ 0.39 during 4Q03.
o During the fourth quarter 42 jets were delivered, 34 to the commercial
aircraft market and eight Legacy aircraft to the corporate aircraft market.
o The Legacy Executive jet received authorization to operate at London City
Airport (LCY) in October. The Legacy Executive is the largest corporate
aircraft in terms of cabin size certified to operate at LCY.
o In November, Air Canada placed an additional firm order for 15 EMBRAER 175
airliners and 15 options, becoming the launch customer of this model.
o In December, startup airline Hong Kong Express Airways Ltd (HKE) placed an
order through GECAS for four EMBRAER 170 aircraft configured with 76 seats.
HKE will be the launch customer for the EMBRAER 170, not only in China, but
for all of Asia.
o In December, the largest aircraft ever built by Embraer, the EMBRAER 195
commercial airliner, made its maiden flight and the EMBRAER 175 airliner
was granted the type certificate from the Brazilian civil aviation
regulatory agency.
o At the end of the year, Empordef (The Portuguese Defense Company) had
selected the Embraer and European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company EADS
N.V. (EADS) consortium's proposal to acquire 65% of OGMA - Industria
Aeronautica de Portugal S.A. for a total amount of (euro)11.4 million.
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Income Statement Highlights
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A comparative table of the main items of Embraer's consolidated income
statements is presented below for the three months ended December 31, 2003 and
2004 (4Q03 and 4Q04), the three months ended September 30, 2004 (3Q04) and for
the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004 (FY2003 and FY2004).
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Income Statement Unaudited 3Q04 4Q03 4Q04 FY2003 FY2004
In US$ millions, except % and earnings per ADS
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Net Sales 936.5 649.1 953.5 2,143.5 3,440.5
Gross Profit 311.3 238.7 358.5 808.4 1,173.2
Gross Margin 33.2% 36.8% 37.6% 37.7% 34.1%
Selling, general, administrative
and other expenses (133.1) (116.2) (159.6) (350.1) (523.5)
Research and development (34.5) (47.4) (39.1) (173.2) (44.5)
Employee profit sharing (16.8) (12.5) (18.2) (20.4) (61.2)
Income from operations 126.9 62.6 141.6 264.7 544.0
Operating margin 13.6% 9.6% 14.9% 12.3% 15.8%
Interest income(expense), net 7.9 (10.3) (42.5) (140.7) (38.0)
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net 14.0 (3.1) (7.3) (16.5) (12.2)
Other non-operating income (expense), net - 8.8 (0.1) 0.7 (0.1)
Income before income taxes 148.8 58.0 91.7 108.2 493.7
Income tax benefit (expense) (34.8) 9.7 (8.7) 28.0 (112.2)
Minority interest (0.3) 0.2 - (0.2) (1.3)
Net income 113.7 67.9 83.0 136.0 380.2
Net margin 12.1% 10.5% 8.7% 6.3% 11.1%
Earnings per ADS - basic 0.6539 0.3917 0.4308 0.7867 2.1842
Earnings per ADS - diluted 0.6498 0.3874 0.4739 0.7807 2.1710
Net Sales and Cost of Sales & Services
Due to a larger volume of aircraft deliveries and a product mix with a higher
value, Embraer's net revenues during 4Q04 reached US$ 953.5 million, a 46.9%
increase over revenues in the same period last year.
During 4Q04, 42 jets were delivered - 24 from the ERJ 145 family, 10 EMBRAER
170s and eight Legacys - a 40% increase over the same period last year. Over the
year, 148 units were delivered representing an increase of 47% over the 101
aircraft delivered the year before.
Due to a repurchase commitment related to five ERJ 145s and one ERJ 135
delivered in 2004, the revenues for these deliveries were accounted for as
income from operating leases.
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Aircraft delivered
by Segment 3Q04 4Q03 4Q04 FY2003 FY2004
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Commercial 38 23 34 87 134
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ERJ 135 - 1 1(1) 14 1(1)
ERJ 145 25 22 23(2) 57 87(5)
ERJ 140 - - - 16 -
EMBRAER 170 13 - 10 - 46
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Defense - 1 - 1 1
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EMB 145 - 1 - 1 1
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Corporate 2 6 8 13 13
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Legacy/Shuttle 2 6 8 13 13
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Total 40 30 42 101 148
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Deliveries identified by parenthesis are accounted for as operating lease.
Therefore, during FY2004, commercial airline net sales reached US$2,579.4
million, an increase of 69% over FY2003. In addition, Embraer's net revenues
include sales to the defense, corporate and customer services market, which
combined reached 25% of total net revenue.
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With the beginning of the serial production of the ALX and the advancements made
in the F5 program for the Brazilian Air Force, net revenues for the defense
market increased 39.4% in 2004.
As a result, 2004 represents a milestone in Embraer's 35-year history, as it
achieved record revenues, driven by the first deliveries of the EMBRAER 170, a
larger volume of aircraft delivered, and a good performance of the defense,
corporate and customer services segments.
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Net sales
by segment 3Q04 4Q03 4Q04 FY2003 FY2004
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US$ % US$ % US$ % US$ % US$ %
Commercial Airline 760.4 81.2 417.8 64.4 627.2 65.8 1,526.4 71.2 2,579.4 75.0
Defense 80.6 8.6 98.0 15.1 88.7 9.3 262.4 12.2 365.8 10.6
Corporate 39.0 4.2 57.5 8.9 151.2 15.9 175.4 8.2 245.7 7.1
Customer services and others 56.5 6.0 75.8 11.7 86.4 9.1 179.3 8.4 249.6 7.3
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Total 936.5 100.0 649.1 100.0 953.5 100.0 2,143.5 100.0 3,440.5 100.0
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Due to a better product mix, combined with higher corporate jet deliveries and
improvements in the EMBRAER 170 production learning curve, gross margin in 4Q04
reached 37.6%, higher than the 36.8% recorded in 4Q03.
Operating Expenses & Income from Operations
Due to the increase in net sales, income from operations reached US$ 141.6
million in 4Q04, two times higher than in the same period last year. Therefore,
total operating expense as a percentage of net sales decreased from 27.1% in
4Q03 to 22.7% in 4Q04. The Company's operating margin in 4Q04 reached 14.9%
compared to 9.6% in the same period last year.
General administrative expenses increased 19.3% over 4Q03 reaching US$ 42.3
million, due to the appreciation of the real against the US dollar, considering
that roughly 80% of the company's administrative costs are denominated in reais.
Selling expenses were US$ 76.6 million in 4Q04 compared to US$ 57.9 million in
the same period last year. Selling expenses are directly related to aircraft
deliveries.
Since the EMBRAER 170/190 program is reaching its final development phase,
research and development expenses in 4Q04 totaled US$ 39.1 million compared to
US$ 47.5 million in the same period last year.
In 2004, Embraer recognized an operating income of US$ 108.6 million in payments
received from the Company's risk sharing partners related to the certification
of the EMBRAER 170 and EMBRAER 175 and the fulfillment of certain contractual
milestones. Therefore, net research and development in 2004 was US$ 44.5 million
compared to US$ 173.2 million in the previous year. The remaining US$140.0
million in cash advances already received from the EMBRAER 170/190 risk sharing
partners is expected to be recognized as operating income over the coming years.
Other net operating expenses totaled US$ 40.6 million, of which US$ 21.6 million
was related to a tax fine provision associated to taxes and social charges under
legal dispute.
In FY 2004, income from operations totaled US$ 544.0 million with an operating
margin of 15.8% compared to US$ 264.7 million and 12.3% in the previous year.
Net Income
Driven by higher net sales, net income for the year increased by US$ 244.2
million to US$ 380.2 million, equivalent to US$2.17 per diluted ADS.
Embraer's net income in 4Q04 increased 22.2% over the same period last year, and
reached US$ 83.0 million, equivalent to US$ 0.47 per diluted ADS.
Due to higher debt levels as well as lower average cash, cash equivalents and
short-term investments available during the 4Q04, interest expenses, net reached
US$ 42.5 million compared to an expense of US$ 10.4 million in the same period
last year.
Due to a 3.9 % appreciation of the real against the U.S. dollar in the 4Q04
compared to 0.9% in the 4Q03, foreign exchange loss increased from US$ 3.1
million in the 4Q03 to US$ 7.3 million this quarter.
This quarter's income taxes totaled US$ 8.7 million and represented an effective
rate in US GAAP of 9.5%. Embraer's statutory tax rate is 34%. The difference
between the statutory and effective US GAAP tax rate is a result of recognition
of interest on shareholders' equity of US$ 61.8 million distributed in the
quarter, which is deductible for tax purposes.
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Balance Sheet Highlights
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As of December 31, 2004, Embraer's cash, cash equivalents and short-term
investments were US$1,360.7 million. On the same date, short and long term loans
(excluding non recourse debt) amounted US$1,338.7 million. Therefore, the
Company had a net cash position (total loans minus cash, cash equivalents and
short-term investments) of US$ 22.0 million.
Due to the learning curve associated with the production of the EMBRAER 170,
Embraer negotiated with its suppliers to extend the payment terms for the first
units produced. As a result, accounts payable to suppliers increased US$ 287.5
million in the first nine months of 2004. As the first EMBRAER 170s were
delivered, these obligations were met during 4Q04, which resulted in US$ 242.2
million in payments to suppliers in the last quarter.
The combination of payments made to suppliers and higher inventory levels
resulted in a decrease of the Company's net cash position.
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Balance Sheet Data 4Q03 3Q04 4Q04
(in US$ millions)
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Cash and cash equivalents 1,265.8 1,389.4 1,314.0
Short term investments - - 46.7
Trade accounts receivable 356.4 703.4 685.8
Inventories 1,172.9 1,390.1 1,428.3
Fixed assets 402.6 375.1 381.3
Suppliers 404.1 802.1 559.9
Loans 1,043.7 1,169.2 1,338.7
Shareholders' equity 1,169.2 1,327.4 1,353.9
Net cash 222.1 220.2 22.0
*Net Cash = Cash and Cash Equivalents + Short-Term Investments - Loans
Trade Accounts Receivable
During the quarter, trade accounts receivable remained relatively stable at US$
685.8 million. Of this total amount, approximately US$ 529.0 million is related
to aircraft delivered for which sales financing arrangements are under a
structuring process.
Because of US Airways' bankruptcy filing, deliveries to the airline have been
suspended since September 2004. Prior to September, Embraer had delivered 22
EMBRAER 170 aircraft to US Airways, 15 of which had been financed by GECAS. The
remaining seven aircraft have been accounted for as trade accounts receivable.
Inventories
Due to the rescheduling of aircraft deliveries in 2004, inventories increased by
US$255.4 million during the year to US$ 1,428.3 million our highest historical
levels.
Short Term and Long Term Loans
Due to increased working capital needs during 4Q04, total short and long term
loans increased by US$ 169.5 million in 4Q04, totaling US$ 1,338.7 million at
the end of the year, 62.2% of which is long-term loans.
Of the total debt, US$336.7 million is effectively denominated in reais and
indexed to the CDI, at a weighted average interest rate of 12.4% per annum.
The remaining US$1,002.0 million is denominated in other currencies, primarily
U.S. dollars, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.4% per annum.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
Of the total US$1,360.7 million balance in cash, cash equivalents and short-term
investments, US$765.7 million is denominated in US dollars and the remaining
56.3% comprises investments primarily in reais. Embraer's investment strategy is
to maintain cash and cash equivalents sufficient to minimize the currency and
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interest rate risks of its assets and liabilities. This strategy also takes into
account expected future R&D and capital expenditures, substantially denominated
in reais.
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Capital Expenditures
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Improvements and Modernization
Investments in the Company's improvements and modernization of industrial and
engineering processes, machinery and equipment totaled US$ 16.0 million during
4Q04, which when added to the US$ 34.1 million incurred during the first nine
months of 2004, results in total capital expenditures of US$ 50.1 million in
2004.
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Supplementary Information according to Corporate Law (Brazilian GAAP)
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Today Embraer also reported its FY2004 earnings in accordance with the corporate
law accounting method (Brazilian GAAP), which according to Brazilian legislation
must be used as a basis for calculating distribution of dividends and interest
on shareholders' equity, income tax and social contribution. Below follows a
selection of consolidated income data in accordance with Brazilian GAAP and in
reais (R$).
Net sales in 2004 totaled R$10,231.2 million and gross profit was R$3,408.3
million, with a gross margin of 33.3%. Income from operations for the period
(including employee profit sharing) totaled R$1,740.2 million, with an operating
margin of 17.0%. Income before taxes was R$1,597.3 million (15.6% of net sales).
Income tax and social contribution totaled R$332.9 million, representing an
effective tax rate of 20.8%. Net income for the period totaled R$1,255.8 million
(12.3% of net revenues).
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The Commercial, Corporate, Defense and Customer Services Markets
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Commercial Airline Market
The commercial airline industry is facing a period of difficulties and
transformation, marked by the continuous reduction in average airfare prices,
increased competition from low cost airlines, and by high levels of fuel prices.
Despite the increase in passenger traffic levels in 2004 and the continuous
efforts to reduce costs, recovery in the airline sector, especially by major
airlines in the U.S., has been slower than anticipated.
The commercial aviation business is not facing just a periodic crisis, but
rather is experiencing a period of great change, from which should result a more
agile and better cost-structured financing system leading to more profitable
operations. As a result, we believe that the initiatives established by our 1999
business plan and the development of the EMBRAER 170/190 jet family have enabled
Embraer to place itself in a strategic and favorable market position going
forward.
Embraer celebrated 35 years in 2004 and is the only aircraft manufacturer in the
world offering a complete line of jets with capacity of up to 110 passengers. We
believe Embraer jets combine superior levels of comfort and performance and have
been designed to meet current market needs.
In 2004, the EMBRAER 170 received final type certification from the Brazilian,
U.S. and European aviation authorities, a milestone in the development of the
EMBRAER 170/190 program.
The EMBRAER 175, the second member of the EMBRAER 170/190 family, received
certification from the Brazilian aviation authorities in December, and we expect
the it will be certified by the European and Canadian authorities during the
first half of 2005.
Development of the EMBRAER 190 also reached important milestones in 2004, as the
aircraft made its maiden flight in March and continued its development campaign
to obtain on-time certification, followed by entry- into -service expected in
the third quarter of 2005.
The EMBRAER 195, the largest aircraft produced by Embraer, made its maiden
flight and started its flight test campaign in December. Certification for this
aircraft is expected in the second quarter of 2006.
During the year, we received 41 new orders and two new customers, Finnair and
Hong Kong Express, for the EMBRAER 170. Our jets were also ordered by Air
Canada, which placed an order for 45 EMBRAER 190s, and became the launch
customer of the EMBRAER 175 by placing an order for 15 aircraft of this model.
In Latin America, COPA, a Panamanian airline, became the region's launch
customer of the new family jets placing an order for 10 EMBRAER 190s.
The ERJ 145 family celebrated in May the delivery of the 800th aircraft, this
one to Chautauqua Airlines, another milestone for one of the best- sellers in
the commercial aviation market worldwide.
In 2004, Embraer booked 31 new orders for the ERJ 145 family. Luxair of
Luxembourg ordered two ERJ 135s, which will be added to its current fleet of
eight ERJ 145s. In addition, the first five ERJ's produced by Harbin Embraer
Aircraft Industry Company, a joint venture between Embraer and the Chinese
company AVIC II, were
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delivered to China Southern Airlines. We also delivered five ERJ 145s to the
Mexican airline Aerolitoral, which is the first airline in Mexico to operate
Embraer jets.
As of December 31, 2004, the Commercial Airline Market segment had the following
backlog position:
Firm Firm Order
Aircraft Orders Options Delivered Backlog
ERJ 135 123 2 106 17
ERJ 140 94 20 74 20
ERJ 145 684 314 618 66
EMBRAER 170 158 177 46 112
EMBRAER 175 15 - - 15
EMBRAER 190 155 230 - 155
EMBRAER 195 15 20 - 15
Total 1,244 763 844 400
Corporate Aircraft Market
During the fourth quarter of 2004, Embraer delivered a higher number of Legacys
compared to previous quarters, reaching 13 aircraft at year-end.
Some of the main improvements made to the Legacy during 2004 include the
expansion of its landing and takeoff envelope at airports located at up to 8,500
feet above sea level, a new cabin configuration, a revised maintenance plan
(which resulted in a decrease of 18% in the number of work-hours and a 5%
reduction of maintenance costs), authorization to operate at London City
Airport, and the addition of a new feature of wireless fidelity technology
(Wi-Fi) offering high-speed data connectivity around the globe.
In October, Harrods Aviation became an authorized Legacy sales representative in
the United Kingdom and Ireland, a move that will help increase our presence in
that market.
We believe the corporate aviation market presents excellent growth opportunities
and is part of Embraer's strategy towards increased diversification and
continuous revenue growth.
Defense Market
Embraer's strategy in the defense segment consists of offering customers
integrated products for diversified missions such as: intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) with the EMB 145 AEW&C, MP/ASW, and AGS;
training and combat aircraft with the ALX Super Tucano, AMX, and AMX-T; and
personnel transport with the EMB 135/145, Legacy, and EMB 120 Brasilia.
The year 2004 was marked by strategic achievements in the defense segment. As
part of a team lead by Lockheed Martin, Embraer won the Aerial Common Sensor
project awarded by the US Army, which will be based on the platform of the ERJ
145. We believe this represents an important victory and could lead to future
opportunities for Embraer, as this contract enables us to enter the largest and
most sophisticated defense market in the world. The ACS will replace current ISR
aircraft, including the Army's Guardrail Common Sensor, the Airborne
Reconnaissance Low aircraft and the Navy's fleet of EP-3 aircraft.
Net sales for this segment represented 11% of 2004 total revenues compared to
12% in 2003. Embraer expects to increase participation of the defense segment to
17% in 2005, reaching 20% of total revenues by 2007.
In the authority transport division, Embraer delivered the third ERJ 145 to
SATENA, a Colombian State-owned airline, which has been operating our aircraft
since 2002. Also in 2004, TAME, an Equadorian company, signed a memorandum of
understanding to purchase two EMBRAER 170s and one EMBRAER 190, with an
additional option for four aircraft.
Two ISR aircraft in the maritime patrol configuration, EMB 145 MP, and one
Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft, EMB 145 AEW&C, were delivered to
the Mexican government in 2004. Additionally, the Greek government took delivery
of the first of four EMB 145 AEW&C aircraft ordered by the Greek Air Force.
During 2004, Embraer made advancements on three projects for the Brazilian Air
Force - production of the ALX Super Tucano, modernization of the F-5 fighters,
and modernization of the A-1 (AMX) attack aircraft.
With the beginning of serial production of the ALX Super Tucano, seven units
were delivered to the Brazilian Air Force in 2004, and are being successfully
operated. The ALX Super Tucano is a light attack aircraft,
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specially developed to operate in severe weather conditions and rough terrains,
with sophisticated navigation, attack, training and flight simulator systems.
Modernization of the 46 F-5 BR fighters for the Brazilian Air-force is
progressing as scheduled, and at year end 12 units were in the production line
and two pre-series aircraft were being used for flight testing. The upgraded F-5
BRs will have new technology contributing to better operational performance.
Delivery of the first units is currently expected in the first quarter of 2005.
Customer Services
In November, Embraer signed an agreement with Hawker Pacific to provide
logistics support to Embraer's EMB 110 and EMB 120 fleet in Australia and the
Pacific region.
Embraer continues to increase the number of services offered to its customers,
not only to improve fleet dispatchability levels, but also to provide
maintenance and repair services. In Europe, an Embraer-led consortium is
acquiring a 65% stake in OGMA - a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)
facility in Portugal, which was privatized in December. In the U.S., Embraer is
expanding its MRO facility in Nashville, Tennessee.
Important achievements were reached in 2004 in terms of maintenance
improvements. The Legacy maintenance plan was revised, cutting costs by over 5%,
the ERJ 145 inspection interval for C-Checks increased by 25%, and the EMBRAER
170 presented a 2% lower fuel consumption than previously expected, resulting in
a higher payload of 9.000 kg.
Backlog
At the end of FY2004, Embraer's firm order backlog, including orders from the
Commercial Airline, Corporate, and Defense Markets, was US$10.1 billion. Below
is the total backlog at the end of each quarter for the last five quarters:
Firm Backlog US$ Billion
4Q03 1Q04 2Q04 3Q04 4Q04
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Firm Orders 10.6 10.9 10.5 11.0 10.1
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Investor Relations
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As the aerospace industry continues to face a challenging environment, including
some of our customers who were adversely impacted in 2004, Embraer's
American Depositary Shares, which trade on the New York Stock Exchange, closed
at US$ 33.44 on the last business day of 2004, representing a 5.5% depreciation
for the year.
Embraer's common (ON) and preferred (PN) shares trade on the Sao Paulo Stock
Exchange (BOVESPA) and recorded a devaluation in 2004 of 13.6% and 18.1%,
closing at R$ 15.80 and R$ 22.20, respectively. During the same period, the
Bovespa index increased 17.8%.
In 2004, Embraer ADSs traded on the NYSE experienced a 22% increase in liquidity
compared to 2003. The average daily trading volume of ADSs on the NYSE was
547,000, corresponding to a financial volume of US$ 15.5 million. The average
daily trading volume of the preferred and common shares on the Brazilian stock
markets in 2004 was approximately 523,000 and 222,000, corresponding to a
financial volume of R$10.9 million and R$3.5 million, respectively. The average
daily trading volume on the Sao Paulo Stock Market in 2003 was approximately
962,000 preferred shares, corresponding to R$ 13.4 million, and 246,000 common
shares, corresponding to a financial volume of R$ 2.8 million.
Embraer's market capitalization reached US$ 6.0 billion at year-end, compared to
US$ 6.5 billion on December 31, 2003.
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Based on a consolidated net income of R$ 1,255.8 million, Embraer distributed
during 2004 R$ 585.2 million in the form of interest on shareholders' equity,
equivalent to US$ 1.08 per ADS. This corresponds to a dividend pay-out ratio of
46.6%, significantly higher than the 25% minimum required by Brazilian statutory
law.
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Value per Share R$ Value per ADS
2004 Approval Date Payment Date Voting Preferred (US$)
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Interest on Equity 1Q 3/12/2004 4/8/2004 0.13 0.14 0.2
Interest on Equity 2Q 06/25/2004 07/15/2004 0.21 0.23 0.26
Interest on Equity 3Q 09/20/2004 10/15/2004 0.21 0.23 0.27
Interest on Equity 4Q 12/17/2004 01/14/2005 0.21 0.23 0.35
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FY 2004 0.76 0.84 1.08
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Recent Events
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Republic adds 16 EMBRAER 170s for Delta Connection
On January 19, 2005, Embraer announced that Republic Airways Holdings added 16
firm and 34 option EMBRAER 170s to its order book. This brings Republic's order
book for EMBRAER 170s to 39 firm orders and 61 options. Of the 16 new firm
aircraft, two were already accounted for in Embraer's fourth-quarter 2004 order
book.
The list price value of the firm portion of the new contract for 16 aircraft is
US$ 400 million, with a potential to reach US$ 1.5 billion if all options are
converted. Embraer expects to begin deliveries of these aircraft in June 2005
and continue through mid-2006.
Republic will use the new firm aircraft to supply service to Delta Air Lines as
a Delta Connection carrier. Republic already flies the EMBRAER 170 for United
Airlines as part of its United Express service, and has taken delivery of 13
E-Jets to date. Through its subsidiaries, the company is one of the largest
operators of Embraer aircraft with more than 110 ERJs and E-Jets.
Embraer signs MoU with India for development of new AEW&C system
On February 8, 2005, Embraer signed a memorandum of understanding with the
Indian Defense, Research and Development Organization to support the Indian Air
Force new Airborne Early Warning & Control system development. The new system
will be based on EMB 145 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance platform,
one of the world's best selling ISR platforms.
The initial contract is expected to include three EMB 145 AEW&C aircraft and
technical support during the development effort. An order for additional
aircraft could materialize in the future, based on a successful first
development phase.
European commerce authorities approve Embraer's acquisition of OGMA
On March 9, 2005, government commerce authorities from Portugal, Germany and
Italy approved the acquisition of OGMA - Industria Aeronautica de Portugal S.A.
by a consortium formed by Embraer and the European Aeronautic Defense and Space
Company (EADS).
The Embraer-led consortium was chosen to lead the privatization of OGMA in late
December 2004, with AIRHOLDING, SGPS, S.A. buying a 65 percent stake in the
company from Empresa Portuguesa de Defesa (EMPORDEF). EMPORDEF, controlled by
the Portuguese government, will retain 35 percent of OGMA's shares.
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Conference Call Information
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Embraer cordially invites you to participate in a conference call to review its
2004 Results in US GAAP, to be held March 18, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern
Standard Time.
Dial- in numbers:
US Participants: (1 800) 860-2442
International Participants: (1 412) 858 4600
Brazilian Participants: (11) 4613 0502
Security Access Code: Embraer
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The conference call will also be broadcast live at www.embraer.com
For additional information please contact:
Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S/A
Anna Cecilia Bettencourt
(55 12) 3927 1216
acecilia@embraer.com.br
Andrea Bottcher
(55 12) 3927 3054
abottcher@embraer.com.br
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This document includes forward-looking statements or statements about events or
circumstances which have not occurred. We have based these forward-looking
statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future
events and financial trends affecting our business and our future financial
performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks,
uncertainties and assumptions, including, among other things: general economic,
political and business conditions, both in Brazil and in our market;
expectations of trends in the industry; our investment plans; our capacity to
develop and deliver products on the previously agreed dates; and existing and
future government regulations.
The words "believes," "may," "will," "estimates," "continues," "anticipates,"
"intends," "expects" and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. We undertake no obligations to update publicly or revise any
forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or other
factors. In the light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking
events and circumstances discussed in this press release might not occur. Our
actual results could differ substantially from those anticipated in our
forward-looking statements.
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EMBRAER - EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA S.A.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
A S S E T S
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As of September 30, As of December 31,
2004 2004
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 1,389,425 1,314,038
Short-term investments - 46,738
Trade accounts receivable, net 590,370 566,127
Collateralized accounts receivable 145,987 70,599
Inventories 1,372,745 1,408,608
Deferred income taxes 133,202 104,417
Other 364,817 364,982
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Total current assets 3,996,646 3,875,509
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NONCURRENT ASSETS:
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Trade accounts receivable, net 113,061 119,678
Collateralized accounts receivable and residual value 1,297,497 802,395
Customer and commercial financing 213,912 332,761
Inventories 17,361 19,674
Property, plant and equipment, net 375,137 381,265
Investments 82,744 48,267
Deferred income taxes 111,900 252,432
Other 283,080 286,575
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Total noncurrent assets 2,494,692 2,243,047
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TOTAL ASSETS 6,491,338 6,118,556
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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As of September 30, As of December 31,
2004 2004
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
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Loans 427,507 513,281
Accounts payable to suppliers 802,073 556,492
Customer advances 395,038 375,548
Non-recourse and recourse debt 375,360 351,405
Other accounts payable and accrued liabilities 525,908 414,789
Deferred income taxes 4,123 14,997
Contingencies 375,535 89,589
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Total current liabilities 2,905,544 2,316,101
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
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Loans 741,656 825,448
Accounts payable to suppliers 3,450
Customer advances 112,812 103,615
Contribution from suppliers 145,752 140,037
Non-recourse and recourse debt 1,068,125 654,291
Other accounts payable and accrued liabilities 97,747 166,361
Deferred income taxes 49,009 147,846
Contingencies 22,076 386,096
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Total long-term liabilities 2,237,177 2,427,144
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MINORITY INTEREST 21,185 21,443
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: 1,327,432 1,353,868
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 6,491,338 6,118,556
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EMBRAER - EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA S.A.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
in thousands of U.S. dollars except per share data
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Three Months Ended Year ended
December 31, 2003 December 31, 2004 December 31, 2003 December 31, 2004
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Net sales 649,084 953,534 2,143,460 3,440,533
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Cost of sales and services (410,334) (595,047) (1,335,032) (2,267,330)
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Gross profit 238,750 358,487 808,428 1,173,203
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Operating expenses
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Selling expenses (57,882) (76,566) (206,246) (342,883)
Research and development (47,455) (39,071) (173,216) (44,506)
General and administrative (35,504) (42,346) (114,743) (139,357)
Employee profit sharing (12,497) (18,243) (20,399) (61,199)
Other operating expense, net (22,771) (40,672) (29,060) (41,272)
Equity in income (loss) from affiliates - - 51 -
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Income from operations 62,641 141,589 264,815 543,986
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Interest income (expense), net (10,384) (42,548) (140,755) (38,000)
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net (3,079) (7,250) (16,500) (12,218)
Other non-operating income (expense), net 8,845 (130) 711 (117)
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Income before income taxes 58,023 91,661 108,271 493,651
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Income tax benefit (expense) 9,689 (8,708) 27,990 (112,139)
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Income before minority interest 67,712 82,953 136,261 381,512
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Minority interest 157 15 (217) (1,306)
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Net income 67,869 82,968 136,044 380,206
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Earnings per share
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Basic
Common 0.0890 0.1084 0.1788 0.4964
Preferred 0.0979 0.1192 0.1967 0.5460
Diluted
Common 0.0890 0.1077 0.1779 0.4934
Preferred 0.0968 0.1185 0.1957 0.5428
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Weighted average shares (thousands of shares)
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Basic
Common 242,544 242,544 242,544 242,544
Preferred 472,635 475,555 471,228 475,797
Diluted
Common 242,544 242,544 242,544 242,544
Preferred 477,892 479,778 474,840 480,020
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Earnings per share - ADS basic (US$) 0.3917 0.4308 0.7867 2.1842
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Earnings per share - ADS diluted (US$) 0.3874 0.4739 0.7807 2.1710
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EMBRAER - EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA S.A.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
in thousands of U.S. dollars except per share data
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Three Months ended on December 31, Year ended December 31,
2003 2004 2003 2004
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Operating activities
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Net income 67,869 82,968 136,044 380,206
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 10,955 15,435 58,877 59,685
Allowance for doubtful accounts 1,751 2,088 4,531 908
Provision for inventory obsolescence (12,193) 3,891 (18,042) 31,915
Provision for contingencies - 21,826 - 21,826
Deferred income taxes (8,370) (1,936) (35,676) 4,511
Foreign exchange loss (gain), net 3,079 7,250 16,500 12,218
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets 1,846 137 1,113 178
Equity in income (loss) from affiliates (1) - (51) -
Interest accrued in excess of interest paid (paid
in excess of accrued) 1,002 (19,058) 15,504 (28,248)
Minority interests (156) (15) 217 1,306
Other 12,414 (245) 10,624 (3,508)
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78,196 112,341 189,641 480,997
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Changes in assets and liabilities: 360,628 (299,039) 49,993 (475,668)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 438,824 (186,698) 239,634 5,329
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Investing activities
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Purchase of property, plant and equipment (22,656) (16,017) (64,765) (50,075)
Net additions to investments (10,297) (9,675) (10,297) (61,119)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 80 32 2,395 163
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Net cash used in investing activities (32,873) (25,660) (72,667) (111,031)
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Financing activities
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Repayment of loans (127,652) (704,755) (427,246) (1,297,343)
Proceeds from borrowings 108,384 857,782 902,955 1,587,503
Proceeds from issuance of shares 2,210 745 3,960 3,251
Dividends and/or interest on capital paid (4,450) (57,078) (67,483) (185,537)
Payments on capital lease obligations (2,007) (876) (8,395) (4,682)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (23,515) 95,818 403,791 103,192
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 2,050 41,153 38,240 50,728
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents 384,486 (75,387) 608,998 48,218
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 881,334 1,389,425 656,822 1,265,820
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 1,265,820 1,314,038 1,265,820 1,314,038
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