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Forsyth Barr

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

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<ul><li>Auckland Airport (AIA) has confirmed the go-ahead for construction of an integrated domestic terminal having completed a more than decade long consultation process with airlines</li><li>As a result and in addition to other aeronautical projects the company now expects to spend ~NZ$3.9bn over the next five to six years.</li><li>In addition AIA will also allocate capex on non-aeronautical activities including investment property development meaning total annual capex averaging  NZ$800m-NZ$900m over the medium term.</li></ul>

Auckland Airport (AIA) has confirmed the go-ahead for construction of an integrated domestic terminal having completed a more than decade long consultation process with airlinesAs a result and in addition to other aeronautical projects the company now expects to spend ~NZ$3.9bn over the next five to six years.In addition AIA will also allocate capex on non-aeronautical activities including investment property development meaning total annual capex averaging  NZ$800m-NZ$900m over the medium term.

Auckland Airport: New Domestic Terminal Confirmed

<ul><li>Auckland Airport (AIA) has reported its first underlying post-tax profit since 2H20.</li><li>Underlying NPAT of NZ$68m was ahead of market expectations and the company has upgraded full year earnings guidance</li><li>FY23 NPAT guidance has been raised from NZ$100m-NZ$130m to NZ$125m-NZ$145m, which compares to current market consensus of NZ$124m.</li></ul>

Auckland Airport (AIA) has reported its first underlying post-tax profit since 2H20.Underlying NPAT of NZ$68m was ahead of market expectations and the company has upgraded full year earnings guidanceFY23 NPAT guidance has been raised from NZ$100m-NZ$130m to NZ$125m-NZ$145m, which compares to current market consensus of NZ$124m.

Auckland Airport: 1H23 Result Initial Thoughts

<ul><li>Aviation recovery in full flight: AIA's international seat capacity had returned to 69% of pre-COVID capacity by December 2022</li><li>Inflationary impact on opex and capex: Despite lowering its FY23 capex guidance, management increased its longer term annual aeronautical capex guidance by +NZ$100m to NZ$600m; this will assist its regulatory asset base (RAB) and its mid-year aeronautical price reset</li><li>Property momentum continues: Property development revenue increased +19% against the prior year as rental increases more than offset the impact of a fair value hit given cap rate pressure</li></ul>

Aviation recovery in full flight: AIA's international seat capacity had returned to 69% of pre-COVID capacity by December 2022Inflationary impact on opex and capex: Despite lowering its FY23 capex guidance, management increased its longer term annual aeronautical capex guidance by +NZ$100m to NZ$600m; this will assist its regulatory asset base (RAB) and its mid-year aeronautical price resetProperty momentum continues: Property development revenue increased +19% against the prior year as rental increases more than offset the impact of a fair value hit given cap rate pressure

Auckland Airport: 1H23 — Profits Taking-Off After Long Layover

<ul><li>Auckland Airport (AIA) will report a robust profit recovery in its 1H23 result, due on 23 February 2023.</li><li>We expect underlying NPAT of NZ$59m, up from a prior year loss.</li><li>We don't expect the result to be pivotal from a valuation perspective as AIA's full financial recovery will play out over the medium term.</li></ul>

Auckland Airport (AIA) will report a robust profit recovery in its 1H23 result, due on 23 February 2023.We expect underlying NPAT of NZ$59m, up from a prior year loss.We don't expect the result to be pivotal from a valuation perspective as AIA's full financial recovery will play out over the medium term.

Auckland Airport: 1H23 Preview — On Runway to Recovery

<ul><li>Inflation premium on valuation: Our analysis of both AIA and global infrastructure suggests inflation is boosting their relative attractiveness</li><li>Conservative bias in our relative valuation analysis, yet AIA still appears expensive</li><li>Upcoming catalysts: There are several events that could impact AIA over the next 12 months</li></ul>

Inflation premium on valuation: Our analysis of both AIA and global infrastructure suggests inflation is boosting their relative attractivenessConservative bias in our relative valuation analysis, yet AIA still appears expensiveUpcoming catalysts: There are several events that could impact AIA over the next 12 months

Auckland Airport: Inflation Tends to Make Things More Expensive

New Zealand

Auckland International Airport Limited owns and operates the Auckland International Airport.  The Airport includes a single runway, an international terminal and two domestic terminals.  The Airport also has commercial facilities which includes airfreight operations, car rental services, commercial banking center and office buildings.

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Auckland International Airport (AIA AU)

Auckland Airport: New Domestic Terminal Confirmed

Auckland Airport (AIA) has confirmed the go-ahead for construction of an integrated domestic terminal having completed a more than decade long...

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Auckland Airport: 1H23 Result Initial Thoughts

Auckland Airport (AIA) has reported its first underlying post-tax profit since 2H20 and underlying NPAT of NZ$68m was ahead of market expectations...

Forsyth Barr

Auckland Airport: 1H23 — Profits Taking-Off After Long Layover

Auckland Airport (AIA) reported a strong rebound in profitability, above market expectations, and lifted full year guidance at its 1H23 result; the...

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Auckland Airport: 1H23 Preview — On Runway to Recovery

Auckland Airport (AIA) will report a robust profit recovery in its 1H23 result, due on 23 February 2023: We expect underlying NPAT of NZ$59m, up...

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Auckland Airport: Inflation Tends to Make Things More Expensive

We've scratched our heads many times over the years to understand Auckland Airport's (AIA) high valuation multiple backdrop; our analysis this time...

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