Exhibit 99.1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
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AirNet Systems, Inc.
Gary Qualmann
(614) 409-4832
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InvestQuest, Inc.
Bob Lentz
(614) 876-1900
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AirNet Systems, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio
(August 14, 2007) AirNet Systems, Inc. (AMEX: ANS) today reported net income of
$3.5 million, or $0.35 per diluted share for the three month period ended June 30, 2007, versus
$2.0 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the same period a year ago.
Total net revenues were $42.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 compared to $44.4
million for the same period last year. A $3.2 million, or 11%, decline in Bank Services revenues
compared to the second quarter of 2006 was offset, in part, by increases in Express Services and
Aviation Services revenues versus the second quarter 2006. For the first six months of 2007, total
net revenues declined 4%, to $83.7 million versus $87.1 million a year ago, primarily due to lower
Bank Services net revenues.
For the first six months of 2007, net income was $5.4 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, compared
to $3.7 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, a year ago. Net income for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2006 included losses from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $(0.1) million, or
$(0.01) per common share, and $(0.3) million, or $(0.03) per common share, respectively.
Net income benefited from a significant reduction in the provision for income taxes for the second
quarter and first half of 2007 of $1.0 million and $2.1 million, respectively, from the comparable
periods in 2006. The Company anticipates a lower annual effective tax rate in 2007 due to changes
in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.
Bruce D. Parker, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, stated, Although we are
generally pleased with the second quarter results, we are cognizant that the decline in Bank
Services volumes and revenues have accelerated as a result of the banking industrys transition to
electronic alternatives. For the second quarter, Bank Services volumes and revenue declined by 27%
and 11%, respectively, compared to the same period last year. We expect that trend to continue. As
we work to meet our bank customers needs, we will continue our efforts to grow our Express
Services business. However, the current growth in Express Services revenues is not sufficient to
offset the accelerating decline in Bank Services revenues, which will require us to further
reconfigure and reduce AirNets air transportation network and also reduce other expenses in the
future. Unfortunately, as we go forward, AirNets profitability will also be significantly and
adversely affected.
Second Quarter 2007 Results
Total Bank Services net revenues, including fuel surcharges, declined $3.2 million, or 11%, to
$25.9 million for the second quarter 2007 from $29.1 million a year ago.
Total pounds shipped per flying day for Bank Services declined approximately 23% for the second
quarter 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. This was due to a 27% decline
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in the volume of weekday cancelled checks delivered for bank customers during the second quarter
2007, as well as decreases in the volume of proof of deposit (unprocessed checks), interoffice mail
and weekend shipments, compared to the second quarter 2006.
Total Express Services net revenues increased to $15.1 million for the second quarter 2007 compared
to $15.0 million in the prior year. This increase in revenue was primarily attributable to
increased weight per shipment and rate increases, which were offset by a reduction in fuel
surcharges and a 10% decline in shipping volume during the second quarter compared to the same
period in 2006.
Costs and Expenses
Total costs and expenses decreased $2.3 million, or 6%, to $38.4 million for the second quarter
2007 from $40.7 million for the same period in 2006. During the second quarter 2007, the Company
benefited from lower operating expenses as a result of the reduction in AirNets flight schedule
that took effect on March 26, 2007.
Depreciation expense decreased $1.6 million to $1.3 million in the second quarter 2007 from $2.9
million for the comparable period in 2006. This decline was attributable to the third quarter 2006
impairment charge, which lowered the depreciable asset basis of AirNets aircraft, plus lower
aircraft engine depreciation due to the decline in engine hours operated compared to the second
quarter 2006.
Total aircraft fuel expense declined $1.3 million to $6.4 million due to a decrease in the number
of hours flown during the second quarter 2007 and lower average fuel prices compared to a year ago.
Contracted air costs decreased $0.7 million to $3.8 million versus the second quarter 2006,
primarily due to the reduction in use of third-party air operators; and selling, general and
administrative costs declined approximately $0.7 million to $4.1 million in 2007 primarily due to
decreased incentive compensation costs.
The decline in total costs and expenses was partially offset by higher aircraft maintenance costs
which increased to $6.0 million, or $1.9 million above the same period last year, reflecting the
expensing versus capitalization of 75% of engine maintenance program payments which began in the
fourth quarter 2006, major overhauls of certain jet engines not on the manufacturers engine
maintenance program, scheduled major inspection and component replacements, and additional
maintenance costs related to increased retail maintenance services provided to third parties.
Interest Expense and Total Debt Outstanding
Interest expense decreased to $0.2 million for the second quarter of 2007 versus $0.4 million for
the same period in 2006 because of lower average debt outstanding.
The Companys total debt outstanding at June 30, 2007 was $2.5 million versus $22.4 million on the
same date in 2006.
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Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was $0.1 million for the second quarter 2007 compared to $1.1
million the prior year. The Company anticipates a lower annual effective tax rate in 2007 due to
changes in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.
Six Month Results
Total Bank Services net revenues, including fuel surcharges, decreased $5.0 million, or 9%, to
$52.4 million for the first six months of 2007 from $57.4 million a year ago.
Total pounds shipped per flying day for Bank Services declined approximately 23% for the 2007
year-to-date period compared to the first half of 2006. This was primarily due to a 26% decline in
the volume of weekday cancelled checks delivered for Bank Services customers during the first six
months of 2007 compared to the prior year.
Total Express Services net revenues for the six month period ended June 30, 2007 increased 1% to
$29.4 million compared to $29.0 million in the prior year. Although the total number of Non
Charter Express shipments declined approximately 9% during the first half of 2007 compared to the
same period in 2006, the decline in the number of shipments was offset by increased weight per
shipment and rate increases.
Costs and Expenses
Total costs and expenses declined $2.1 million, or 3%, to $77.8 million for the first half of 2007
from $79.9 million for the same period last year. Contributing to the decline in total costs and
expenses in first half 2007 was a $0.9 million net gain on the disposition of aircraft reflecting
the excess of insurance proceeds over the net book value of the aircraft.
Depreciation expense decreased $3.3 million, or 57%, to $2.5 million in the first half of 2007 from
$5.8 million for the comparable period in 2006. This decline was attributable to the third quarter
2006 impairment charge and lower aircraft engine depreciation due to a decline in engine hours
operated compared to the first half of 2006.
Total aircraft fuel expense declined $2.2 million to $12.5 million due to a decrease in the number
of hours flown and lower average fuel prices compared to the first half of 2006. Contracted air
costs decreased $1.0 million to $7.6 million versus the first half of 2006, primarily due to the
reduction in the use of third-party air operators. Selling, general and administrative costs
declined approximately $0.8 million to $8.4 million, primarily due to decreased incentive
compensation costs versus 2006.
The decrease in total costs and expenses was partially offset by higher aircraft maintenance costs
which increased to $13.3 million, or $5.1 million above the same period last year, reflecting the
expensing versus capitalization of 75% of engine maintenance program payments beginning in the
fourth quarter 2006, major overhauls of certain jet engines not on the manufacturers engine
maintenance program, scheduled major inspection and component replacements, and additional
maintenance costs related to increased retail maintenance services provided to third parties.
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Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased to $0.3 million for the first half of 2007 compared to $1.0 million for
the first half of 2006 because of lower average debt outstanding.
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes
For the first half of 2007, income from continuing operations before income taxes was $5.6 million
compared to $6.2 million in 2006. First half 2007 income from continuing operations benefited from
a $0.9 million gain on disposition of aircraft reflecting the excess of insurance proceeds over the
net book value of the aircraft. Excluding the gain, income from continuing operations before
income taxes for the first half 2007 was $4.7 million compared to $6.2 million for the same period
in 2006.
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was $0.2 million for the first half of 2007 versus $2.3 million last
year. The Company anticipates a lower annual effective tax rate in 2007 due to changes in the
valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.
AirNet Systems, Inc.
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for the historical information contained in this news release, the matters discussed,
including, but not limited to, information regarding future economic performance and plans and
objectives of AirNets management, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. When used in this document, the words believe, anticipate, estimate, expect,
intend, may, plan(s), project and similar expressions are intended to be among statements
that identify forward-looking statements. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, which
could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. The following
factors, in addition to those included in the disclosures under the heading ITEM 1A RISK
FACTORS of Part I of AirNets Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2006 and ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS of Part II of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended June 30, 2007, could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed in our forward-looking statements: potential regulatory changes by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transportation Security
Administration (TSA), which could increase the regulation of AirNets business, or the Federal
Reserve, which could change the competitive environment of transporting cancelled checks; changes
in the way the FAA is funded could increase AirNets operating costs; changes in check processing
and shipment patterns of bank customers; the continued acceleration of migration of AirNets Bank
Services customers to electronic alternatives to the physical movement of cancelled checks;
AirNets ability to reduce its cost structure to match declining revenues and operating expenses;
disruptions to the Internet or AirNets technology infrastructure, including those impacting
AirNets computer systems and corporate website; the impact of intense competition on AirNets
ability to maintain or increase its prices for Express Services (including fuel surcharges in
response to rising fuel costs); the impact of prolonged weakness in the United States economy on
time-critical shipment volumes; significant changes in the volume of shipments transported on
AirNets air transportation network, customer demand for AirNets various services or the prices it
obtains for its services; pilot shortages which
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could result in a reduction in AirNets flight schedule or require subcontracting of certain
routes; disruptions to operations due to adverse weather conditions, air traffic control-related
constraints or aircraft accidents; potential further declines in the values of aircraft in AirNets
fleet and any related asset impairment charges; potential changes in locally and federally mandated
security requirements; increases in aviation fuel costs not fully offset by AirNets fuel surcharge
program; acts of war and terrorist activities; the acceptance of AirNets time-critical service
offerings within targeted Express markets; technological advances and increases in the use of
electronic funds transfers; the availability and cost of financing required for operations;
insufficient capital for future expansion; and the impact of unusual items resulting from ongoing
evaluations of AirNets business strategies; as well as other economic, competitive and domestic
and foreign governmental factors affecting AirNets markets, prices and other facets of its
operations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying
assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. Please
refer to the disclosures included in ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS of Part I and in the section
captioned Forward-looking statements in ITEM 7 MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS of Part II of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 of AirNet Systems, Inc. (File No. 1-13025) and the disclosure
included in ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS of Part II of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended June 30, 2007 for additional details relating to risk factors that could
affect AirNets results and cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the
forward-looking statements.
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AIRNET SYSTEMS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
- Unaudited
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In thousands, except per share data
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Three Months Ended
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Six Months Ended
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June 30,
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June 30,
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2007
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2006
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2007
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2006
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NET REVENUES, NET OF EXCISE TAX
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Bank services
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$
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25,935
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$
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29,101
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$
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52,429
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$
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57,385
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Express services
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15,140
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14,981
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29,354
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29,025
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Aviation services
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1,095
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272
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1,899
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649
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Total net revenues
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42,170
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44,354
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83,682
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87,059
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COSTS AND EXPENSES
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Aircraft fuel
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6,387
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7,723
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12,510
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14,715
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Aircraft maintenance
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5,973
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4,128
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13,301
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8,223
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Operating wages and benefits
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4,519
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4,736
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9,451
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9,711
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Contracted air costs
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3,788
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4,439
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7,571
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8,608
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Ground courier
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8,759
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8,717
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17,665
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16,896
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Depreciation
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1,256
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2,930
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2,502
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5,813
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Insurance, rent and landing fees
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2,058
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2,112
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4,196
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3,989
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Travel, training and other operating
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1,509
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1,147
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3,093
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2,678
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Selling, general and administrative
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4,118
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4,772
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8,380
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9,237
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Net (gain) on disposition of assets
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(3
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(4
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(883
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(12
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Total costs and expenses
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38,364
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40,700
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77,786
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79,858
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Income from continuing operations before interest
and income taxes
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3,806
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3,654
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5,896
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7,201
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Interest expense
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175
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443
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307
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973
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes
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3,631
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3,211
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5,589
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6,228
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Provision for income taxes
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100
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1,146
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200
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2,267
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Net income from continuing operations
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3,531
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2,065
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5,389
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3,961
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
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(87
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(296
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Net income
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$
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3,531
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$
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1,978
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$
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5,389
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$
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3,665
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Income (loss) per common share basic and diluted:
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Continuing operations
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$
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0.35
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$
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0.20
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$
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0.53
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$
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0.39
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Discontinued operations
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(0.01
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(0.03
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Net income per common share basic and diluted
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$
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0.35
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$
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0.19
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$
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0.53
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$
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0.36
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Note
- Under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), a net (gain) on disposition of assets is required to be included in the results of operations. The Company believes
that the presentation of the following supplemental information, excluding the net (gain) on disposition of assets, is useful and informative to readers in providing a more
complete view of AirNets operating results.
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Information:
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes
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$
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3,631
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$
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3,211
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$
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5,589
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$
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6,228
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Less: net (gain) on disposition of assets
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(880
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes
and net (gain) on disposition of assets (Non-GAAP)
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$
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3,631
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$
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3,211
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$
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4,709
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$
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6,228
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