Ryanair Holdings plc Reports Unaudited Consolidated Earnings Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2012; Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2012
For the nine months, the company's total operating revenues - continuing operations were 4,074.9 million against 3,556.8 million a year ago. Operating profit - continuing operations was 747.3 million against 679.9 million a year ago. Profit before tax was 698.6 million against 635.1 million a year ago. Profit for the period - all attributable to equity holders of parent was 613.7 million or 42.45 cents diluted per share against 558.4 million or 37.73 cents diluted per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was 462.1 million against 401.7 million a year ago. Capital expenditure (purchase of property, plant and equipment) was 257.4 million against 106.0 million a year ago.
The company provided earnings guidance for the year 2012. For the year, the company expects profits to exceed previous guidance (of $490 million to $520 million) and rise close to $540 million, a 7% increase on last year's profits despite a 19% increase in oil costs.