Airbus reports Half-Year (H1) 2017 results•

Revenues €29bn; EBIT Adjusted €1.1bn; EBIT (reported) €1.8bn; EPS (reported) €1.94•

Commercial aircraft environment healthy, robust backlog supports ramp-up plans•

H1 financials reflect delivery pattern mainly impacted by engine issues•

2017 guidance maintained

Amsterdam, 27 July 2017 – Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) reported half-year 2017financial results and maintained its guidance for the full year.
“The commercial aircraft environment remains healthy while the robust order backlog
continues to support our production ramp-up plans. However, we are facing challenges due
to ongoing engine issues but we have a clear road-map in place and have maintained ourfull-year guidance. Achieving the aircraft delivery target depends on the engine suppliers
meeting their commitments,” said Airbus Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders. “Our focus in
the second half remains squarely on programme execution and delivering the ramp-up. In
Helicopters, resolving the H225 situation while supporting our customers is a top priority andat Defence and Space we continue our efforts to de-risk the A400M programme. Over the
longer term, Airbus will benefit from its strong focus on innovation and more efficient andintegrated structure.”
Order intake(1) totalled € 37.2 billion (H1 2016: € 39.1 billion) with the order book(1) valuedat € 981 billion as of 30 June 2017 (year-end 2016: € 1,060 billion). A total of 203 net
commercial aircraft orders were received (H1 2016: 183 aircraft), with the order backlog
comprising 6,771 aircraft at the end of June. During June’s Paris Air Show, 144 firm orders
and 202 commitments were announced. Net helicopter orders increased to 151 (H1 2016:
127 net orders), including 30 H225Ms for Kuwait. Defence and Space’s order intake was
impacted by the perimeter changes from portfolio reshaping and some slowdown intelecommunication satellites. Good order momentum was seen in Military Aircraft with orders
for 19 Light and Medium aircraft booked.

Revenues were stable at € 28.7 billion (H1 2016: € 28.8 billion) despite the perimeter changes
in Defence and Space. Commercial Aircraft revenues rose three percent with deliveries of306(2) aircraft (H1 2016: 298 aircraft) comprising 239 A320 Family, 30 A350 XWBs, 31 A330s
and six A380s. Helicopters’ revenues increased nine percent with deliveries of 190 units (H1
2016: 163 units). Revenues at Defence and Space reflected a negative impact of around€ 1.2 billion from the perimeter changes.
EBIT Adjusted – an alternative performance measure and key indicator capturing theunderlying business margin by excluding material charges or profits caused by movements inprovisions related to programmes, restructuring or foreign exchange impacts as well as
capital gains/losses from the disposal and acquisition of businesses – totalled € 1,099 million(H1 2016: € 1,679 million).
Commercial Aircraft’s EBIT Adjusted was € 954 million (H1 2016: € 1,269 million), reflecting
the aircraft delivery mix and phasing as well as transition pricing.
Good progress was made on the A350 industrial ramp-up with 30 deliveries compared to 12
in the first half of 2016. The A350 programme is on track to meet the monthly production rate
target of 10 aircraft by the end of 2018. The level of outstanding work has improved in theindustrial system and supply chain bottlenecks are improving. In the second quarter, Qatar
Airways cancelled four A350 delivery slots. The focus remains on recurring costconvergence. On the A320neo programme, 59 aircraft were delivered compared to eight in
the first half of 2016. The A320neo ramp-up remains challenging and customers are still
experiencing a number of in-service engine issues. Engine supplier Pratt & Whitney has
introduced some fixes but these improvements have not come through yet on a reliable basis
under normal service conditions. Close to 200 A320neo deliveries are still targeted for 2017
but this objective is more challenging given these engine issues. Considering the current
A380 order booking situation, 2019 deliveries will be adjusted to eight aircraft.
Helicopters’ EBIT Adjusted totalled € 93 million (H1 2016: € 144 million), reflecting an
unfavourable mix mainly from lower commercial flight hours in services as well as the impact
from the partial H225 grounding. In July, UK and Norwegian aviation authorities lifted theH225 flight ban. However, the implementation of enhanced safety measures will require a

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plan of checks, modifications and preventive inspections. Airbus will continue to support its
customers, as and when required, to progressively bring the H225 fleet back into operations.
Defence and Space’s EBIT Adjusted declined to € 248 million (H1 2016: € 322 million),reflecting the perimeter change and was broadly stable on a comparable basis.
Eight A400Ms were delivered compared to five aircraft in the first half of 2016. Airbus has
continued with A400M development activities toward achieving the revised capability
roadmap shared with the customer. However, achievement of the contractual technicalcapabilities and associated costs remain highly challenging. Challenges also remain on
securing sufficient export orders in time, on cost reductions, industrial efficiency andcommercial exposure, which could all impact significantly the programme. Discussions to derisk the A400M programme are ongoing with the Nations and OCCAR.
Group self-financed R&D expenses declined to € 1,288 million (H1 2016: € 1,309 million).
EBIT (reported) of € 1,791 million (H1 2016: € 1,851 million) included Adjustments totalling a
net € +692 million compared to net Adjustments of € +172 million in the first half of 2016. The
H1 2017 Adjustments comprised:•

A net charge of € 70 million on the A400M programme mainly reflecting price escalation;•

A positive impact of € 174 million related to the dollar pre-delivery payment mismatch andbalance sheet revaluation;•

A net capital gain of € 560 million from the divestment of the Defence Electronics
business in the first quarter;•

A net positive impact of € 28 million related to other portfolio changes at Defence andSpace.

Net income(3) amounted to € 1,503 million (H1 2016: € 1,761 million) after the EBIT
Adjustments with earnings per share of € 1.94 (H1 2016: € 2.27). EPS and net income
included a positive impact mainly from the revaluation of financial instruments and balance sheet
items. The finance result was € 66 million (H1 2016: € -148 million).

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Free cash flow before M&A and customer financing improved to € -2,093 million (H1
2016: € -2,649 million), although its development has been impacted by the aircraft delivery
profile as well as the recently cancelled A350 delivery slots. Free cash flow of€ -1,956 million (H1 2016: € -1,119 million) included net proceeds of around € 600 million fromthe Defence Electronics disposal in the first quarter. The net cash position on 30 June 2017was € 7.9 billion (year-end 2016: € 11.1 billion) after the 2016 dividend payment of € 1.0 billion in
the second quarter with a gross cash position of € 19.3 billion (year-end 2016: € 21.6 billion).
OutlookAs the basis for its 2017 guidance, Airbus expects the world economy and air traffic to grow inline with prevailing independent forecasts, which assume no major disruptions.
Airbus’ 2017 earnings and Free Cash Flow guidance is based on a constant perimeter:•

Airbus expects to deliver more than 700 commercial aircraft which depends on engine
manufacturers meeting commitments.

•

Before M&A, Airbus expects mid-single-digit percentage growth in EBIT Adjusted andEPS Adjusted compared to 2016.

•

Free Cash Flow is expected to be similar to 2016 before M&A and Customer
Financing.

The perimeter change in Defence and Space is expected to reduce EBIT Adjusted and Free
Cash Flow before M&A and Customer Financing by around € 150 million and EPS Adjusted byaround 14 cents.
About Airbus
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of € 67 billion
and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners
from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport andmission aircraft, as well as Europe’s number one space enterprise and the world’s second largest spacebusiness. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.
Airbus Investor Relations contacts:
Julie KITCHER

tel. +33 5 82 05 53 01

julie.kitcher@airbus.com

Thorsten FISCHER

tel. +33 5 67 19 02 64

thorsten.t.fischer@airbus.com

Mohamed DENDEN

tel. +33 5 82 05 30 53

mohamed.denden@airbus.com

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Note to editors: Live Webcast of the Analyst Conference Call
At 08:30 a.m. CEST today, you can listen to the Half-Year 2017 Results Analyst Conference Call with Chief Executive
Officer Tom Enders and Chief Financial Officer Harald Wilhelm via www.airbus.com. The analyst call presentation canalso be found on the company website. A recording will be made available in due course. For a reconciliation of Airbus’
KPIs to “reported IFRS” please refer to the analyst presentation.

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Airbus – Half-Year (H1) 2017 Results(Amounts in Euro)
Airbus

H1 2017

H1 2016

ChangeRevenues, in millions

28,70928,755

0%

4,563

4,731

-4%

EBIT Adjusted, in millions

1,099

1,679

-35%

EBIT (reported), in millions

1,791

1,851

-3%

1,288

1,309

-2%

1,503

1,761

-15%

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

1.94

2.27

-15%

Free Cash Flow (FCF), in millions-1,956-1,119--2,547-3,236--2,093-2,649-Order Intake(1), in millions

37,164

39,135-5%

Airbus30 June2017

31 Dec2016

ChangeOrder Book(1), in millions

980,857

1,060,447-8%

thereof defence, in millions

38,16839,811-4%

Net Cash position, in millions

7,899

11,113-29%

Employees

130,402

133,782-3%

thereof defence, in millions

Research & Development expenses,
in millions
Net Income(3), in millions

Free Cash Flow
before M&A, in millions
Free Cash Flow before M&A
and Customer Financing, in millions

For footnotes please refer to page 12.

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By Business
Segment

Revenues

Commercial Aircraft

H1
2017
21,789H1
2016
21,061

Helicopters

2,921

Defence and Space
Headquarters /Eliminations
Total(Amounts in millions of
Euro)

EBIT (reported)

+3%

H1
2017
1,078

H1
2016
420

2,687

+9%

93

144

-35%

4,625

5,440

-15%

816

475

+72%

-626

-433

-

-196

812

-

28,70928,755

0%

1,791

1,851

-3%

By Business
Segment

Change+157%

EBIT Adjusted(Amounts in millions of
Euro)

H1
2017

H1
2016

ChangeCommercial Aircraft

954

1,269

-25%

Helicopters

93

144

-35%

Defence and Space
Headquarters /Eliminations

248

322

-23%

-196

-56

-

1,099

1,679

-35%

Total

ChangeBy Business
Segment

Order Intake(1)Order Book(1)(Amounts in millions of
Euro)

H1
2017

H1
2016

Change30 June2017

31 Dec2016

ChangeCommercial Aircraft

30,27232,302-6%932,291

1,010,200-8%

Helicopters
Defence and Space
Headquarters /Eliminations
Total

3,630
3,616

2,338
5,189

+55%
-30%

11,99638,708

11,26941,499

+6%
-7%

-354

-694

-

-2,138-2,521-

37,164

39,135-5%980,857

1,060,447-8%

For footnotes please refer to page 12.

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Airbus – Second Quarter Results (Q2) 2017
(Amounts in Euro)

Airbus

Q2 2017

Q2 2016

ChangeRevenues, in millions

15,721

16,572-5%

EBIT Adjusted, in millions

859

1,181

-27%

EBIT (reported), in millions

939

1,489

-37%

Net Income(3), in millions

895

1,362

-34%

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

1.16

1.76

-34%

By Business Segment

Revenues

EBIT (reported)(Amounts in millions of Euro)

Q2
2017

Q2
2016

Change

Q2
2017

Q2
2016

ChangeCommercial Aircraft

11,964

12,393

-3%

742

131

+466%

Helicopters

1,630

1,529

+7%

95

111

-14%

Defence and Space
Headquarters /Eliminations

2,511

2,906

-14%

196

387

-49%

-384

-256

-

-94

860

-

Total

15,721

16,572

-5%

939

1,489

-37%

By Business Segment

EBIT Adjusted(Amounts in millions of Euro)

Q2
2017

Q2
2016

ChangeCommercial Aircraft

673

863

-22%

Helicopters

95

111

-14%

Defence and Space
Headquarters /Eliminations

185

215

-14%

-94

-8

-

Total

859

1,181

-27%

For footnotes please refer to page 12.

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Q2 2017 revenues decreased by five percent, due to the delivery pattern in Commercial
Aircraft and the perimeter changes at Defence and Space.
Q2 2017 EBIT Adjusted decreased by 27 percent, mainly driven by a decreasein Commercial Aircraft reflecting unfavourable delivery and phasing impact, transition pricing
and ramp-up costs, partly mitigated by an R&D tailwind.
Q2 2017 EBIT (reported) decreased to € 939 million. It reflects net positive Adjustments of€ 80 million booked in Q2 related to a net charge of € -70 million on the A400M programme,
portfolio Adjustments in Defence and Space of € 31 million and the impact from foreignexchange resulting from the dollar pre-delivery payment mismatch and balance sheet
revaluation of € 119 million. Q2 2016 Adjustments amounted to approximately € 300 million.
In addition, the Q2 2017 net income decreased due to higher income taxes, partiallycompensated by positive foreign exchange effects.

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(At the end of the 2016 financial year, Airbus implemented the European Securities and Markets Authority’s
guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures. As a result, certain items are no longer labelled as “one-offs”.
Such items are now labelled as “Adjustments”. Airbus no longer measures and communicates its performance on
the basis of “EBIT*” but on the basis of “EBIT” (reported) as the difference between the two KPIs, the so called“pre-goodwill and exceptionals”, has become less relevant. There is no change to the substance of the guidance.
Terminology has changed such that “EBIT* before one-offs” has been replaced by “EBIT Adjusted” and “EPS*
before one-offs” replaced by “EPS Adjusted”. Please refer to the Glossary on page 11 for definitions of theAlternative Performance Measures.)

EBIT (reported) / EBIT Adjusted Reconciliation
The table below reconciles EBIT (reported) with EBIT Adjusted.

Airbus

H1 2017

EBIT (reported), in millions

1,791

thereof:
A400M charge, in millions$ PDP mismatch/Balance Sheet
revaluation, in millions
Defence Electronics divestment, inmillions
Other net portfolio changes at
Defence and Space, in millions
EBIT Adjusted, in millions

-70
174
560
28
1,099

Reconciliation of H1 2016 EBIT* before one-off to EBIT Adjusted

Airbus

H1 2016

EBIT* before one-off, in millions

1,684

Exceptionals, in millions-5

EBIT Adjusted, in millions

1,679*Pre-goodwill impairment and exceptionals.

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Glossary
KPI
EBIT

DEFINITION
The Company continues to use the term EBIT (Earnings before interest and taxes). It is
identical to Profit before finance cost and income taxes as defined by IFRS Rules.

Adjustments

Adjustments, an alternative performance measure, is a term used by the Company which
includes material charges or profits caused by movements in provisions related toprogrammes, restructuring or foreign exchange impacts as well as capital gains/losses fromthe disposal and acquisition of businesses.

EBIT Adjusted

EBIT Adjusted – an alternative performance measure and key indicator capturing theunderlying business margin by excluding material charges or profits caused by movements
in provisions related to programmes, restructuring or foreign exchange impacts as well as
capital gains/losses from the disposal and acquisition of businesses.

EPS Adjusted

EPS Adjusted is an alternative performance measure of basic earnings per share asreported whereby the net income as the numerator does include Adjustments. For
reconciliation, see slide 18 of the Analyst presentation.

Gross cash
position

The Company defines its consolidated gross cash position as the sum of (i) cash and cash
equivalents and (ii) securities (as all recorded in the consolidated statement of financial
position).

Net cash

For definition of the alternative performance measure net cash position, see Registration

position

Document, MD&A section 2.1.6.

FCF

For the definition of the alternative performance measure free cash flow, see Registration
Document, MD&A section 2.1.6.1. It is a key indicator which allows the Company to measure
the amount of cash flow generated from operations after cash used in investing activities.

FCF before M&AFree cash flow before mergers and acquisitions refers to free cash flow as defined in theRegistration Document, MD&A section 2.1.6.1 adjusted for net proceeds from disposals andacquisitions. It is an alternative performance measure and indicator that is important inorder to measure FCF excluding those cash flows from the disposal and acquisition ofbusinesses.

FCF before M&AFree cash flow before M&A and customer financing refers to free cash flow before mergers

and customer

and acquisitions adjusted for cash flow related to aircraft financing activities. It is anfinancingalternative performance measure and indicator that may be used from time to time by theCompany in its financial guidance, esp. when there is higher uncertainty around customer
financing activities, such as during the suspension of ECA financing support.

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Footnotes:
1)

Contributions from commercial aircraft activities to Order Intake and Order Book based on list
prices.

2)

Thereof 304 deliveries with revenue recognition.

3)

Airbus continues to use the term Net Income. It is identical to Profit for the period attributable toequity owners of the parent as defined by IFRS Rules.

Safe Harbour Statement:
Certain statements contained in this press release are not historical facts but rather are statements of future
expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management’s beliefs. These statements
reflect Airbus’ views and assumptions as of the date of the statements and involve known and unknown risk anduncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or
implied in such statements.
When used in this press release, words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “intend”, “planto” and “project” are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
This forward looking information is based upon a number of assumptions including without limitation: assumption
regarding demand, current and future markets for Airbus’ products and services, internal performance, customer
financing, customer, supplier and subcontractor performance or contracts negotiations, favourable outcomes ofcertain pending sales campaigns. Forward looking statements are subject to uncertainty and actual future results
and trends may differ materially depending on variety of factors including without limitation: general economic andlabour conditions, including in particular economic conditions in Europe, North America and Asia, legal, financial
and governmental risk related to international transactions, the cyclical nature of some of Airbus’ businesses,
volatility of the market for certain products and services, product performance risks, collective bargaining labour
disputes, factors that result in significant and prolonged disruption to air travel worldwide, the outcome of politicaland legal processes, including uncertainty regarding government funding of certain programs, consolidation
among competitors in the aerospace industry, the cost of developing, and the commercial success of new
products, exchange rate and interest rate spread fluctuations between the euro and the U.S. dollar and othercurrencies, legal proceeding and other economic, political and technological risk and uncertainties. Additional
information regarding these factors is contained in the Company’s “Registration Document” dated 4 April 2017.
For more information, please refer to www.airbus.com

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