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Mesa Air Group Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results and Provides Update on Proposed Merger with Republic Airways Holdings Inc.

PHOENIX, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) (“Mesa” or the “Company”) today reported third quarter fiscal 2025 financial and operating results, as well as provided an update on the proposed merger (the “Merger”) with Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (“Republic”).

Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Update:

  • Total operating revenues of $92.8 million
  • Pre-tax income of $20.6 million, net income of $20.9 million, or $0.50 per diluted share
  • Adjusted net loss1 of $0.6 million, primarily excluding a $25.1 million gain on the write-off of warrant liabilities
  • Adjusted EBITDAR1 of $6.1 million
  • Operated at a 99.99% controllable completion factor2
  • Scheduled utilization for the quarter of 9.8 block hours per day
  • Achieved single fleet operation, training 160 pilots to transition from CRJ fleet to E-175 fleet

Asset Transactions Update:

  • During the June 2025 quarter, closed on the sales of the following for gross proceeds of $17.2 million, all of which was used to repay U.S. Treasury debt:
    • 13 spare engines that were previously agreed to be sold
    • 6 surplus CRJ-900 airframes that were previously agreed to be sold
  • Subsequent to June 2025 quarter end:
    • Entered into purchase agreements for 1 spare engine and 1 surplus CRJ-900 airframe
    • Closed on the sales of 8 spare engines and 5 surplus CRJ-900s airframes that were previously agreed to be sold for gross proceeds of $11.7 million, all of which was used to repay U.S. Treasury debt

“Mesa’s third-quarter results reflect the significant operational and financial restructuring that we have undergone,” said Jonathan Ornstein, Mesa Chairman and CEO. “We now operate a single fleet type of Embraer 175s, simplifying our operations. Along with the normalization of pilot resources since last year, we increased our daily block hour utilization in the third quarter to 9.8 hours, up 15.4% year-over-year and 5.1% sequentially and a level consistent with our regional peers. All of our CRJ crews are now trained on E-Jet flying, and we anticipate stabilized utilization moving forward.

“We also continue to strengthen our balance sheet and reduce interest expense through the sale of surplus CRJ assets. As a result of our improved operational and financial profile, we reported third-quarter GAAP net income of $20.9 million, and our near-breakeven adjusted net loss would have been a profit, if not for continuing costs of CRJ-900 aircraft and engines that have been agreed upon to be sold but have not yet closed. This performance makes us increasingly optimistic about the enhanced path forward for Mesa’s people and stockholders under our proposed merger with Republic,” added Ornstein.

Merger Update:

  • Waiting period under the HSR Act with respect to filings by Mesa and Republic expired on June 16, 2025
  • Following the declaration of the effectiveness of the previously filed registration statement by the SEC, Mesa will file with the SEC a definitive proxy statement/prospectus, which will be mailed to Mesa stockholders for a vote
  • Republic has obtained sufficient consents from its stockholders to approve the Merger

“Given strong performance by Republic during the first half of calendar year 2025, we now estimate that the combined company would have twelve-month run-rate annual revenue in the range of approximately $1.8 billion to $2.0 billion,” continued Ornstein. “Additionally, for the first six months of calendar year 2025, Republic generated approximately $169 million in adjusted EBITDA3, and Mesa generated $14 million in adjusted EBITDA over the same six-month period, for a total of $183 million. Our expectation is that we will continue to see strong combined financial performance in the second half of the calendar year.

“Further, we anticipate the pro forma cash and debt balances of the combined company post-Merger closing to be in excess of $300 million and approximately $1.1 billion, respectively, with Mesa contributing no debt to the combined business. Post-Merger closing, the 60 E-175 aircraft we operate today will be supported by a new and enhanced 10-year capacity purchase agreement with United Airlines,” said Ornstein. “We are pleased Mesa would support day-one benefits for the combined company, and we continue to work closely with the Republic executive team to position our airline for a successful Merger closing and integration with Republic.”

Mesa Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Details

Total operating revenues in Q3 2025 were $92.8 million, lower by $18.0 million, or 16.3%, compared to $110.8 million for Q3 2024. Contract revenue was $69.9 million, lower by $25.7 million, or 26.8%, compared to $95.6 million in Q3 2024. These decreases were driven by the reduction in contractual aircraft with United Airlines, Inc. (“United”). In addition, the disposition of certain Embraer 175 aircraft contributed to lower aircraft ownership revenue.

Pass-through revenue increased by $7.6 million, or 50.3%, driven primarily by higher pass-through maintenance expense. Mesa’s Q3 2025 results include, per GAAP, the recognition of $1.3 million of previously deferred revenue, versus the deferral of $2.3 million of revenue in Q3 2024. The remaining deferred revenue balance of $13.3 million will be recognized as flights are completed under our existing contract with United prior to closing of the Merger.

Total operating expenses in Q3 2025 were $92.9 million, a decrease of $26.9 million, or 22.4%, versus Q3 2024. Compared to Q3 2024, the decrease primarily reflects flight operations expense that was lower by $8.9 million, or 19.6%, due to fewer contracted aircraft and decreases in pilot training costs, and depreciation and amortization expense that was lower by $6.4 million, or 65.3%, primarily due to the retirement and sale of CRJ aircraft and engines, as well as $7.9 million less of asset impairment costs.

Mesa’s Q3 2025 results reflect net income of $20.9 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $19.9 million, or $(0.48) per diluted share, for Q3 2024. Mesa’s Q3 2025 adjusted net loss1 was $0.6 million, or $(0.01) per diluted share, versus an adjusted net loss of $9.4 million, or $(0.23) per diluted share, in Q3 2024.

Mesa’s adjusted EBITDA1 for Q3 2025 was $6.0 million, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $8.9 million for Q3 2024. Adjusted EBITDAR was $6.1 million for Q3 2025, compared to adjusted EBITDAR of $10.6 million for Q3 2024.

Mesa Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Operating Performance

Operationally, the Company reported a controllable completion factor of 99.99% for United during Q3 2025. This is compared to a controllable completion factor of 99.94% for United during Q3 2024. Controllable completion factor excludes cancellations due to weather and air traffic control.

For Q3 2025, the Company operated 60 large (70/76 seats) E-175 jets under its CPA with United.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Mesa ended the June 2025 quarter with $42.5 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had $113.7 million in total debt, secured primarily with aircraft and engines, compared to a balance of $366.4 million as of June 30, 2024. During the quarter, the Company paid $17.9 million in debt, comprising of payments related to CRJ asset sale transactions and scheduled obligations.

Based on the most recent appraisal value of spare parts, Mesa had $10.5 million in available credit under its United facility, subject to approval.

Conference Call Details

Mesa management will host a conference call today at 4:30 pm EDT. Dial-in details and the webcast can be accessed by visiting the Mesa Investor Relations website. Due to the pendency of the Merger, there will not be a question-and-answer session on the call. A recorded version will be available thereafter on the Mesa Investor Relations website.

About Mesa Air Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Mesa Air Group, Inc. is the holding company of Mesa Airlines, a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service to 79 cities in 31 states, Cuba, and Mexico. As of June 30, 2025, Mesa operated a fleet of 60 Embraer 175 regional aircraft, with approximately 254 daily departures. The Company had approximately 1,645 employees. Mesa operates all its flights as United Express pursuant to the terms of a capacity purchase agreement entered into with United Airlines, Inc.

Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Press Release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “plan”, “intend”, “believe”, “may”, “might”, “will”, “should”, “can have”, “likely” and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations regarding future events, which in turn are based on information currently available to the Company. By their nature, forward-looking statements address matters that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those expressed in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the ability to complete the proposed merger with Republic on the proposed terms or on the anticipated timeline, or at all, including the risks and uncertainties related to securing the necessary stockholder approval and satisfaction of other closing conditions to consummate the proposed transaction. For additional information about factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the risk factors contained in its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company’s other subsequent filings with the SEC. 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, except to the extent required by applicable laws.

Participants in the Solicitation

Mesa and its directors and certain of its executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Mesa’s stockholders with respect to the Merger. Additional information regarding the identity of participants in the solicitation of proxies, and a description of their direct or indirect interests in the proposed transaction, by security holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in the proxy statement and other materials to be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction when they become available.

No Offer or Solicitation

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective; and the information in this communication is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase, nor a solicitation of an offer to sell, subscribe for or buy any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to or in connection with the proposed transactions or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and otherwise in accordance with applicable law.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

This communication relates to a proposed business combination between Mesa and Republic. In connection with this proposed business combination, on July 10, 2025, Mesa filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4/Form S-1 containing a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus of Mesa and other documents related to the proposed transaction. The registration statement has not yet become effective. After the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC, Mesa will file with the SEC a definitive proxy statement/prospectus and a definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to stockholders of Mesa. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF MESA ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents (when available) that Mesa files with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, these documents may be obtained from Mesa free of charge by directing a request to https://investor.mesa-air.com.

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MESA AIR GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
 
  Three months ended June 30,   Nine months ended June 30,
    2025     2024       2025     2024  
Operating revenues:          
Contract revenue $ 69,940   $ 95,596     $ 219,041   $ 310,516  
Pass-through and other revenue   22,844     15,197       71,723     50,636  
Total operating revenues   92,784     110,793       290,764     361,152  
           
Operating expenses:          
Flight operations   36,551     45,455       108,021     146,602  
Maintenance   41,417     44,266       131,483     137,165  
Aircraft rent   98     1,684       3,038     4,296  
General and administrative   11,585     9,715       32,588     32,857  
Depreciation and amortization   3,377     9,730       17,311     32,846  
Asset impairment   (52 )   7,880       111,786     50,923  
Loss on sale of assets             54,397     150  
Other operating expenses   (46 )   1,090       335     5,098  
Total operating expenses   92,930     119,820       458,959     409,937  
Operating income (loss)   (146 )   (9,027 )     (168,195 )   (48,785 )
           
Other income (expense), net:          
Interest expense   (3,256 )   (9,032 )     (15,654 )   (30,832 )
Interest income   74     17       115     45  
(Loss) gain on investments       (776 )         6,454  
Unrealized loss on investments, net       (2,025 )     (53 )   (6,073 )
Gain on extinguishment of debt                 2,954  
Gain on debt forgiveness             4,500     10,500  
Other income, net   23,946     125       21,126     (234 )
Total other income (expense), net   20,764     (11,691 )     10,034     (17,186 )
Income (loss) before taxes   20,618     (20,718 )     (158,161 )   (65,971 )
Income tax expense (benefit)   (238 )   (810 )     (5,829 )   126  
Net income (loss) $ 20,856   $ (19,908 )   $ (152,332 ) $ (66,097 )
           
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders          
Basic $ 0.50   $ (0.48 )   $ (3.68 ) $ (1.61 )
Diluted $ 0.50   $ (0.48 )   $ (3.68 ) $ (1.61 )
           
Weighted-average common shares outstanding          
Basic   41,439     41,217       41,368     41,075  
Diluted   41,683     41,217       41,368     41,075  
MESA AIR GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
 
    June 30,
2025
  September 30,
2024
ASSETS      
         
CURRENT ASSETS:        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 42,472     $ 15,621  
Restricted cash     3,048       3,009  
Receivables, net     8,724       5,263  
Expendable parts and supplies, net     16,172       28,272  
Assets held for sale     60,311       5,741  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     2,714       3,371  
Total current assets     133,441       61,277  
         
Property and equipment, net     31,850       426,351  
Lease and equipment deposits     637       1,289  
Operating lease right-of-use assets     7,255       7,231  
Deferred heavy maintenance, net           6,396  
Assets held for sale           86,605  
Other assets     5,466       7,709  
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 178,649     $ 596,858  
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
         
CURRENT LIABILITIES:        
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases   $ 84,725     $ 50,455  
Current portion of deferred revenue     5,532       3,932  
Current maturities of operating leases     1,693       1,681  
Accounts payable     50,132       72,096  
Accrued compensation     9,294       12,797  
Customer deposits     226       1,189  
Other accrued expenses     23,015       32,308  
Total current liabilities     174,617       174,458  
         
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:        
Long-term debt and finance leases, excluding current portion     28,245       259,816  
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities     6,872       6,863  
Deferred credits           3,020  
Deferred income taxes     575       8,173  
Deferred revenue, net of current portion     7,787       5,707  
Other noncurrent liabilities     1,837       28,579  
Total noncurrent liabilities     45,316       312,158  
Total liabilities     219,933       486,616  
         
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:        
         
Common stock of no par value and additional paid-in capital, 125,000,000 shares authorized; 41,861,544 (2025) and 41,331,719 (2024) shares issued and outstanding, 4,899,497 (2025) and 4,899,497 (2024) warrants issued and outstanding     273,183       272,376  
Accumulated deficit     (314,467 )     (162,134 )
Total stockholders’ equity     (41,284 )     110,242  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   $ 178,649     $ 596,858  
MESA AIR GROUP, INC.
Operating Highlights
(Unaudited)
 
    Three months ended
    June 30,
    2025   2024   Change
Available seat miles (thousands)   996,290   962,669   3.5%
Block hours   44,100   43,813   0.7%
Average stage length (miles)   604   535   12.9%
Departures   22,162   24,144   (8.2)%
Passengers   1,357,129   1,513,581   (10.3)%
Controllable completion factor*            
United   99.99%   99.94%   0.05 pts
Total completion factor**            
United   97.75%   96.86%   0.89 pts
             

*Controllable completion factor excludes cancellations due to weather and air traffic control
**Total completion factor includes all cancellations

Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures

Although these financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”), certain non-GAAP financial measures may provide investors with useful information regarding the underlying business trends and performance of Mesa’s ongoing operations and may be useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations. The tables below reflect supplemental financial data and reconciliations to GAAP financial statements for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024. Readers should consider these non-GAAP measures in addition to, not a substitute for, financial reporting measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude some, but not all items that may affect the Company’s net income or loss. Additionally, these calculations may not be comparable with similarly titled measures of other companies.

Reconciliation of GAAP versus non-GAAP Disclosures
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2025   Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
  Income (Loss) Before Taxes
Income Tax (Expense)
Benefit
Net Income (Loss) Net Income (Loss)
per Diluted Share
  Income
(Loss)
Before Taxes
Income
Tax (Expense)
Benefit
Net Income
(Loss)
Net Income (Loss)
per Diluted Share
GAAP income (loss) $ 20,618   $ 238   $ 20,856   $ 0.50     $ (20,718 ) $ 810   $ (19,908 ) $ (0.48 )
Adjustments(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)   (21,176 )   (244 )   (21,420 ) $ (0.51 )     10,921     (427 )   10,494   $ 0.25  
Adjusted income (loss)   (558 )   (6 )   (564 ) $ (0.01 )     (9,797 )   383     (9,414 ) $ (0.23 )
                   
Interest expense   3,256           9,032      
Interest income   (74 )           (17 )      
Depreciation and amortization   3,377             9,730        
Adjusted EBITDA   6,001             8,948        
                   
Aircraft rent   98             1,684        
Adjusted EBITDAR $ 6,099           $ 10,632        

(1) $0.8 million loss on the transfer of investments in equity securities during the three months ended June 30, 2024.
(2) $2.0 million loss resulting from changes in the fair value of the Company’s investments in equity securities during the three months ended June 30, 2024.
(3) $0.1 million net impairment gain and $7.8 million impairment loss on held for sale accounting treatment during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
(4) $2.5 million and $0.2 million in third party costs associated with significant, nonroutine, or non-recurring transactions during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively.
(5) $25.1 million gain on the write off of warrant liabilities during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
(6) $1.5 million of write offs of uncollectable loans during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025.
(7) $0.1 million loss on deferred financing costs related to retirement of debts during the three months ended June 30, 2025.

  Nine Months Ended June 30, 2025   Nine Months Ended June 30, 2024
  Income (Loss) Before Taxes Income Tax (Expense)
Benefit
Net Income (Loss) Net Income (Loss)
per Diluted Share
  Income
(Loss)
Before Taxes
Income
Tax (Expense)
Benefit
Net Income
(Loss)
Net Income (Loss)
per Diluted Share
GAAP income (loss) $ (158,161 ) $ 5,829   $ (152,332 ) $ (3.68 )   $ (65,971 ) $ (126 ) $ (66,097 ) $ (1.61 )
Adjustments(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)   150,640     (5,552 )   145,088   $ 3.51       43,138     82     43,220   $ 1.05  
Adjusted income (loss)   (7,521 )   277     (7,244 ) $ (0.17 )     (22,833 )   (44 )   (22,877 ) $ (0.56 )
                   
Interest expense   15,654           30,832      
Interest income   (115 )           (45 )      
Depreciation and amortization   17,311             32,846        
Adjusted EBITDA   25,329             40,800        
                   
Aircraft rent   3,038             4,296        
Adjusted EBITDAR $ 28,367           $ 45,096        

(1) $3.0 million gain on extinguishment of debt during the nine months ended June 30, 2024.
(2) $6.5 million gain on the transfer of investments in equity securities during the nine months ended June 30, 2024.
(3) $0.9 million loss for early payment fees on the retirement of debt during the nine months ended June 30, 2024.
(4) $4.5 million and $10.5 million gain on debt forgiveness during the nine months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively.
(5) $0.1 million and $6.1 million loss resulting from changes in the fair value of the Company’s investments in equity securities during the nine months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively.
(6) $51.1 million and $50.9 million impairment loss related to held for sale assets during the nine months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively.
(7) $2.1 million and $1.5 million loss on deferred financing costs related to the retirement of debts during the nine months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024 respectively.
(8) $6.8 million and $3.5 million in third party costs associated with significant, non-recurring transactions during the nine months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively.
(9) $54.4 million and $0.2 million net loss on the sale of assets during the nine months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively.
(10) $1.5 million of write offs of uncollectable loans during the nine months ended June 30, 2025.
(11) $25.1 million gain on the write off of warrant liabilities during the nine months ended June 30, 2025.
(12) $0.7 million in miscellaneous costs associated with the sale of assets during the nine months ended June 30, 2025.
(13) $2.9 million loss on the write off of interest related to the sale of aircraft during the nine months ended June, 2025.
(14) $60.7 million impairment loss related to the write down of net book value of certain aircraft during the nine months ended June 30, 2025.

Source: Mesa Air Group, Inc.

REPUBLIC AIRWAYS HOLDINGS INC.

Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measure

Adjusted EBITDA is a financial performance measure that is not calculated in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure should not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP financial measures and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Furthermore, there are limitations inherent in non-GAAP financial measures because they exclude charges and credits that are required to be included in a GAAP presentation. Accordingly, these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered together with, and not as an alternative to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
(in millions) March 31, 2025 June 30, 2025   June 30, 2025
Net income 27.1 37.4   64.5
Plus:        
Interest expense 14.3 14.8   29.1
Investment loss and other, net 2 (11.1)   (9.1)
Income tax expense 9.5 13.3   22.8
Depreciation and amortization 30.6 30.9   61.5
Adjusted EBITDA 83.5 85.3   168.8

Source: Republic Airways Holdings Inc.

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1 See Mesa Air Group, Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP versus non-GAAP Disclosures
2 Excludes cancellations due to weather and air traffic control
3 See Republic Airways Holdings Inc. Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measure

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