8K shell 4Q11 Earnings Release
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 16, 2012
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SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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001-35186 (Commission File Number) | 38-1747023 (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
2800 Executive Way
Miramar, Florida 33025
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
(954) 447-7920
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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The information in this report furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01 shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. It may only be incorporated by reference in another filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), if such subsequent filing specifically references the information furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01 of this report.
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Item 2.02. | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On February 16, 2012, Spirit Airlines, Inc. (the “Company” or “Spirit”) issued a press release announcing its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter 2011 and full year 2011.
Non-GAAP financial measures that reflect adjustments from historical financial data prepared under GAAP, including adjustments for special items and for pro forma calculations assuming our IPO had been completed as of an earlier date than it was actually completed, are included in the press release as supplemental disclosures because the Company believes they are useful indicators of the Company's operating performance for comparative purposes. These non-GAAP financial measures are well recognized performance measurements in the airline industry that are frequently used by investors, securities analysts and other interested parties in comparing the operating performance of companies in the airline industry. The non-GAAP financial measures provided have limitations as an analytical tool. Because of these limitations determinations of our operating performance adjusted for special items and pro forma for the Company's IPO should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has also provided in the press release reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the appropriate GAAP financial measures.
The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the press release dated February 16, 2012, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On February 16, 2012, the Company provided an update to investors regarding the Company's guidance for the first quarter 2012 and full year 2012. The guidance provided therein is only an estimate of what the Company believes is realizable as of the date of this investor update. Actual results will vary from the guidance and the variations may be material. The Company undertakes no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of these projections, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the investor update, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
The following is furnished as an exhibit to this report and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act:
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Exhibit No. | Description |
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99.1 | Press Release regarding fourth quarter 2011 and full year 2011 financial results. |
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99.2 | Investor Update regarding first quarter 2012 and full year 2012 guidance. |
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this current report, including the exhibits furnished herewith,contain various forward-looking statements within the meaning Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which represent the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning future events. When used in this release, the words “expects,” “estimates,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “indicates,” “believes,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “targets” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Similarly, statements that describe the Company's objectives, plans or goals, or actions the Company may take in the future, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's guidance and estimates for the first quarter and full year 2012, including expectations regarding capacity, CASM, CASM ex-fuel, fuel expense, economic fuel cost, expected unrealized mark-to-market gains or losses, and tax rates. All forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to the Company on the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations, including the competitive environment in the airline industry; the Company's ability to keep costs low; changes in fuel costs; the impact of worldwide economic conditions on customer travel behavior; the Company's ability to generate non-ticket revenues; and government regulation. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: February 16, 2012 | SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC. |
By: /s/ Thomas Canfield
Name: Thomas Canfield
Title: Senior Vice President and General Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | Description |
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99.1 | Press Release regarding fourth quarter 2011 and full year 2011 financial results. |
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99.2 | Investor Update regarding first quarter 2012 and full year 2012 guidance. |