Aimia's Q4 and full year 2014 results
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In 3 sentences: Aimia reported strong financial results for Q4 2014 and FY 2014, meeting or exceeding guidance across key metrics like gross billings and adjusted EBITDA. The Aeroplan program transformation delivered exceptional growth results but also impacted margins as expected due to factors like welcome bonus miles and marketing programs. While some challenges were expected from economic factors in certain regions, Aimia provided guidance for continued growth in 2015 supported by its global coalition programs and proprietary loyalty solutions.
Aimia's Q4 and full year 2014 results
- 2. Q4 2014 HIGHLIGHTS February 27, 2015
- 3. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 3 Forward-looking statements are included in this presentation. These forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “outlook”, “guidance”, “target”, “forecast”, “assumption” and other similar expressions or future or conditional terms such as "anticipate", "believe", "could", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "plan", "predict", "project", "will", "would", and “should”. Such statements may involve but are not limited to comments with respect to strategies, expectations, planned operations or future actions. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are based on assumptions and are subject to important risks and uncertainties. Any forecasts, predictions or forward- looking statements cannot be relied upon due to, among other things, changing external events and general uncertainties of the business and its corporate structure. Results indicated in forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results for a number of reasons, including without limitation, dependency on significant Accumulation Partners and clients, failure to safeguard databases, cyber security and consumer privacy, changes to the Aeroplan Program, reliance on Redemption Partners, conflicts of interest, greater than expected air redemptions for rewards, regulatory matters, retail market/economic conditions, industry competition, Air Canada liquidity issues, Air Canada or travel industry disruptions, airline industry changes and increased airline costs, supply and capacity costs, unfunded future redemption costs, changes to coalition loyalty programs, seasonal nature of the business, other factors and prior performance, foreign operations, legal proceedings, reliance on key personnel, labour relations, pension liability, technological disruptions and inability to use third-party software, failure to protect intellectual property rights, interest rate and currency fluctuations (including currency risk or our foreign operations which are denominated in a currency other than the Canadian dollar, mainly pound sterling, and subject to fluctuations as a result of foreign exchange rate variations), leverage and restrictive covenants in current and future indebtedness, uncertainty of dividend payments, managing growth, credit ratings, audit by tax authorities, as well as the other factors identified throughout Aimia’s MD&A and its other public disclosure records on file with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. In particular, slides 27 and 28 of this presentation contain certain forward-looking statements with respect to certain financial metrics in 2015. Aimia made a number of general economic and market assumptions in making these statements, including assumptions regarding currencies, the performance of the economies in which the Corporation operates and market competition and tax laws applicable to the Corporation’s operations. The Corporation also made certain assumptions, with respect to the financial impact of the outcome of its ongoing negotiations with each of TD and CIBC, in relation to the Aeroplan financial card agreements as a result of changes to credit card interchange rates to be implemented as of April 30, 2015. The Corporation cautions that the assumptions used to make these statements with respect to 2015, although reasonable at the time they were made, may prove to be incorrect or inaccurate. In addition, these statements do not reflect the potential impact of any non-recurring or other special items or of any new material commercial agreements, dispositions, mergers, acquisitions, other business combinations or transactions that may be announced or that may occur after February 27, 2015. The financial impact of these transactions and non-recurring and other special items can be complex and depends on the facts particular to each of them. We therefore cannot describe the expected impact in a meaningful way or in the same way we present known risks affecting our business. Accordingly, our actual results could differ materially from the statements made on slides 27 and 28 of this presentation. The forward-looking statements contained herein represent the Corporation’s expectations as of February 27, 2015 and are subject to change. However, Aimia disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities regulations. For further information, please contact Investor Relations at 416 352 3728 or angela.mcmonagle@aimia.com.
- 5. 2014 WAS A YEAR OF EXCEPTIONAL PROGRESS 5 • Aeroplan: fantastic year with new financial partners and launch of Distinction • Expanded the coalition business in Asia, Spain • Intelligent Shopper Solutions (ISS) data analytics business momentum • Initial sales of next-generation global platforms (ALP/ACP) Met or exceeded our guidance on all key financial metrics
- 6. 2014 PROGRESS MAPPED AGAINST OUR STRATEGY 6 Aeroplan transformation delivered exceptional results • Net new co-branded cards acquired with TD, CIBC, and AMEX ~400,000(1) • Miles issued excluding promotional miles climbed 5.6% YoY • Market Fare Flight Rewards up 128% YoY • Distinction members more engaged with average accumulation up +17% and earning rewards at 15% more partners on average than a year ago (1) Revised March 2015; 450,000 net cards shown previously included co-branded as well as American Express cards exercising the Aeroplan conversion option.
- 7. 2014 PROGRESS MAPPED AGAINST OUR STRATEGY 7 Further opportunities for growth using a coalition loyalty model • Club Premier: Gross Billings grew 14% CAGR since 2011 with $45 million distributions received, equity stake now worth at least double • Replicate model with Air Asia, evolving pure FFP into more sophisticated coalition program • Replicate the model with Travel Club in Spain • Seek coalition opportunities in various markets
- 8. 2014 PROGRESS MAPPED AGAINST OUR STRATEGY 8 Global growth strategy adding value and returns on investments • Significant addressable market in proprietary loyalty • Product sale successes with ALP, ACP, Smart Button • Partnership strategy allows capabilities to be shared quickly with lower risk • Fair value of Cardlytics worth more than $100 million, double our initial investment • Significant growth potential for ISS business
- 9. 2015 AND BEYOND 9 Leverage our unique capabilities and experience to replicate our success globally Continue to build breadth and scale in our business to serve global clients Make investments to enter new markets or to efficiently access capabilities; and exit investments if not generating an acceptable return on capital Look for opportunities in evolving field of marketing data science that drive benefits for partners and program members Continue to deliver attractive returns to shareholders: • Quarterly dividend per common share raised from $0.17 to $0.18 in 2014 • Approximately $30 million in common shares repurchased in 2014 with approximately another $20 million shares repurchased to date in 2015
- 11. GROSS BILLINGS 11 $2,686.6M +13.5% +9.3% in c.c. FY 2014 $688.1M +4.6% +2.1% in c.c. Q4 2014 +7% to +9%* 2014 Guidance * 2014 Gross Billings growth rate guidance was based on a constant currency (c.c.) basis.
- 12. ADJUSTED EBITDA 12 * Adjusted EBITDA as a % of Gross Billings. $316.4M 11.8% margin* FY 2014 $60.0M 8.7% margin* Q4 2014 ~12.0% margin* 2014 Guidance
- 13. FREE CASH FLOW* 13 $287.0M FY 2014 $17.1M Q4 2014 $230M to $250M(1) 2014 Guidance * Free cash flow before common and preferred dividends paid. (1) The original 2014 guidance issued on February 26, 2014 for Free Cash Flow was a target range of $230.0 to $250.0 million which was updated on August 14, 2014 to a revised target of in excess of $270.0 million.
- 14. CANADA PERFORMANCE 14 Q4 2014 FY 2014 Total Gross Billings +7.7% +18.5% Gross Billings from the sale of Loyalty Units +12.2% +23.6% Other Gross Billings (14.7%) (7.6%) Air Canada • Air rewards up >30% • Ticket purchases: • Q4 2014: +63% • FY 2014: +50% +$180M
- 15. CANADA PERFORMANCE 15 10.5% 14.6% 15.7% 7.0% Q4 2014 FY 2014 Accumulation Redemption 93.0% 71.9% 76.6% 74.3% 78.7% 101.0% 80.0% 82.0% 79.7% 85.4% Q1 2014 Q2 2014 Q3 2014 Q4 2014 FY 2014 Burn Earn Burn Earn excluding Promotional Miles Accumulation and Redemption YoY% Burn Earn %
- 16. AEROPLAN TRANSFORMATION 16 • Investing to drive long-term growth • Gross Billings better than expected • Margins impacted as expected Operational and Financial Success
- 17. YIELD 17 Higher than expected card acquisitions but price per mile diluted because of: 1. Welcome Bonus miles on New Card Acquisitions 2. Miles used for Marketing and Bonus Programs 2014 • Welcome Bonus activity should taper • Marketing and bonus program ongoing • Impact of Interchange embedded in guidance 2015
- 18. CARD SPEND 18 • New vs. Tenured • New card spend 50% of tenured • Split card spending 2014 • Renewal trends • Spending patterns 2015
- 19. REWARDS MIX 19 • Customers embrace Market Fare Flight Rewards • Half of Air Canada rewards are more-expensive MFFR • Higher USD makes Star Alliance redemptions more costly 2014 • Stronger USD • Expected continued popularity of MFFR • Airfares remain stable 2015
- 20. CANADA 2015 OUTLOOK 20 • Yield + Spend + Rewards Mix resulted in 2014 margin pressure • Mid-to-high single digit growth from financial partners • Growth from Air Canada’s increased capacity • Loss of large financial service client in proprietary business • Interchange factored into guidance 15.5% (1) 2014 2015 Adjusted EBITDA Margin Core business Expect margin growth for 2015 (1) Adjusted EBITDA margin excluding the $100.0 million contribution from TD.
- 21. EMEA PERFORMANCE 21 Q4 2014 FY 2014 Total Gross Billings +2.2% (3.1%) in c.c. +9.7% (1.7%) in c.c. Gross Billings from the sale of Loyalty Units (1.7%) (6.6%) in c.c. +6.6% (4.6%) in c.c. Other Gross Billings +29.1% +21.9% in c.c. +34.0% +21.3% in c.c.
- 22. NECTAR UK 22 • Q4 Gross Billings lower • Price deflation in UK grocery sector • British Gas regulation • Q4 points issuance down, redemption up 2014 • Grocery price deflation ongoing • Sainsbury’s Base/Bonus rebalance targeting high-valued members • Lower top and bottom line 2015
- 23. NECTAR ITALIA 23 • Q4 points issuance down 8.4% and points redeemed up 21% • Impact of recession on Groupe Auchan performance 2014 • In discussion with new grocery partner; unlikely to launch this year • Impact to Nectar Italia: $45M Gross Billings, $8M Adjusted EBITDA, and $13M FCF factored in guidance 2015
- 24. MIDDLE EAST 24 • Q4 points issued up 2.5% and redemptions up 9.2% • New multi-year contract extension with Air Miles Middle East anchor partner HSBC 2014 • Strong returns from coalitions and proprietary programs in the region 2015
- 25. EMEA 2015 OUTLOOK 25 • Continued sales momentum in proprietary loyalty and analytics • Delivering Aimia Loyalty Platform and Aimia Campaign Product pushing up global product costs slightly • Industry and macroeconomic factors ongoing in Italy and UK A return to growth in 2016 $24.0 $ (16.2) 2013 2014 $94.0 $76.1 $ (3.0) $73.0 $(3.0) EMEA excluding the one- time 2013 VAT benefit and product development costs Global product development costs $24.0 million related to VAT judgment $92.4
- 26. US & APAC 26 • Realigned and refocused for growth • Momentum in proprietary and platforms with sales of ACP and ALP platforms in US and Asia Pacific • Continued investment in coalition development across the region Measured investments to pursue growth
- 27. 2015 GUIDANCE* 27 ($ in millions) 2014 Reported 2014 Normalized(1) 2015 Guidance Gross Billings $2,686.6 $2,586.6 Between $2,560 to $2,610 Adjusted EBITDA and margin $316.4 11.8% $216.4 8.4% Adjusted EBITDA margin approximately 9% Free Cash Flow before Dividends Paid $287.0 $94.3 Between $220 to $240 Capital Expenditures $81.5 $81.5 Between $70 to $80 * Please refer to Slide 3 for a description of the assumptions made with respect to and risks related to the 2015 forecasts. (1) Gross Billings and Adjusted EBITDA exclude the upfront $100 million TD contribution. Free Cash Flow before Dividends paid excludes the $100.0 million contribution from TD, tax proceeds of $90.9 million related to loss carry back and $22.5 million related to HST, offset by a $20.7 million deposit made to Revenue Quebec.
- 28. 2015 OUTLOOK ($ IN MILLIONS) 28 Consolidated +60.1% growth Consolidated: +17.0% growth; 12.1% in c.c.(1) Canada: +22.4%; EMEA: +12.7%; -1.2% in c.c.(1) US & APAC: +5.2%; 0.0% in c.c.(1) Non-recurring items as footnoted for each metric (1) (1) (2) (1) Gross Billings and Adjusted EBITDA excluding $100.0 million upfront contribution from TD. (2) Free Cash Flow excluding $100.0 million upfront contribution from TD, $90.9 million refund related to prior year tax loss carry back, $22.5 million refund related to HST on prior year payment to CIBC, offset by $20.7 million deposit made to Revenue Quebec. $2,586.6 2014 2015 Gross Billings $2,560 - $2,610 $2,686.6 $216.4 2014 2015 Adjusted EBITDA 8.4% Margin ~9% Margin $316.4 $94.3 2014 2015 Free Cash Flow $220 - $240 $287.0 ~2.5x 2014 Excluding non-recurring items * Please refer to Slide 3 for a description of the assumptions made with respect to and risks related to the 2015 forecasts.
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- 31. 2014 NORMALIZED 31 n.m. means not meaningful. (1) Adjustment for the $100.0 million TD contribution received in the first quarter of 2014. (2) Adjustment for the $100.0 million TD contribution, tax proceeds of $90.9 million related to loss carry back and $22.5 million related to HST, offset by a $20.7 million deposit made to Revenue Quebec. (in millions CAD) 2014 As Reported Adjustments 2014 Normalized Consolidated Gross Billings 2,686.6 (100.0)(1) 2,586.6 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and margin 316.4 11.8% (100.0)(1) 216.4 8.4% Free Cash Flow before Dividends Paid 287.0 (192.7)(2) 94.3 Canada Gross Billings 1,540.2 (100.0)(1) 1,440.2 Canada Adjusted EBITDA and margin 323.5 21.0% (100.0)(1) 223.5 15.5% EMEA Gross Billings 772.2 - 772.2 EMEA Adjusted EBITDA and margin 76.1 9.9% - 76.1 9.9% US & APAC Gross Billings 375.1 - 375.1 US & APAC Adjusted EBITDA and margin (1.5) n.m. - (1.5) n.m.
- 32. ATTRACTIVE DIVIDEND RECORD 32 $0.125 $0.150 $0.160 $0.170 $0.180 $0.00 $0.02 $0.04 $0.06 $0.08 $0.10 $0.12 $0.14 $0.16 $0.18 $0.20 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 (1) Quarterly dividends paid in June of each year. Quarterly Dividends Per Common Share(1)
- 33. Aeroplan Financial Sector Gross Billings* FY 2014 +20.5% • Active co-branded credit cards base broadly stable • Net new cards acquired taking AMEX base up by almost 40% YoY • Strong momentum at AMEX with new converters up significantly YoY FINANCIAL SERVICES MOMENTUM FY 2014 33 Spend Per Card Active Card Base Program Conversions • Higher spend per card among tenured cardholders • Yield reflecting impact of higher contractual price agreed in 2013, partly offset by promotional miles issued Price Per Mile$ * Gross Billings from the Sale of Loyalty Units excluding the $100.0 million TD contribution.
- 34. AEROPLAN ACCUMULATION & REDEMPTION 34 2.1% 15.4% 17.9% 14.8% 10.5% 2.1% 6.9% 10.4% 8.7% 3.6% Q4/13 Q1/14 Q2/14 Q3/14 Q4/14 -8.9% 2.9% 0.5% 11.0% 15.7% 9.6% 8.2% 19.8% 29.4% Q4/13 Q1/14 Q2/14 Q3/14 Q4/14 Accumulation with promotional miles RedemptionAccumulation without promotional miles ACCUMULATION PATTERN REDEMPTION PATTERN Redemption at 2013 average miles redeemed per travel reward
- 35. FY 2014 CONSOLIDATED GROSS BILLINGS GROWTH ($ IN MILLIONS) 35 Consolidated +60.1% growth Consolidated: +17.0% growth; 12.1% in c.c.(1) Canada: +22.4%; EMEA: +12.7%; -1.2% in c.c.(1) US & APAC: +5.2%; 0.0% in c.c.(1) $2,686.6 $100.0 $140.1 $68.1 $12.4 $2,366.4 2013 Reported 2014 Reported TD Contribution (Canada) Canada EMEA US & APAC
- 36. FY 2014 CONSOLIDATED AEBITDA GROWTH ($ IN MILLIONS) 36 $316.4 ($24.0) ($37.4) ($76.8) ($13.0) ($4.3) $200.0 $100.0 $19.1 $2.3 $150.5 2013 Reported 2014 Reported Conveyance items (Canada) VAT impact (EMEA) TD Contribution Impact of promotional miles on change in FRC Canada Product development costs EMEA US & APAC Corporate 2013 Canada EMEA
- 37. FREE CASH FLOW* ($ IN MILLIONS) 37 * Free Cash Flow before Dividends Paid (Common and Preferred). (1) Harmonized sales tax of $22.5 million made in the fourth quarter of 2013 related to the CIBC conveyance payment. (2) Includes tax proceeds of $90.9 million related to loss carry back and $22.5 million related to HST, offset by a $20.7 million deposit made to Revenue Quebec. CIBC Payment HST(1) TD Contribution Tax Refunds(2) $268.1 $150.0 $22.5 $95.6 FY 2013 Reported FY 2013 Normalized $94.3 ($100.0) ($92.7)$287.0 FY 2014 Reported FY 2014 Normalized
- 38. Q4 2014 GROSS BILLINGS GROWTH BY REGION ($ IN MILLIONS) 38 Canada EMEA US & APAC $688.1(1)($0.8)$26.7 $4.3 $658.0 2013 Reported 2014 Reported (1) Variance related to intercompany elimination of $(0.1) million which has been excluded from the bridge.
- 39. Q4 2014 GROSS BILLINGS GROWTH BY ACTIVITY ($ IN MILLIONS) 39 Consolidated Loyalty Units: +12.7% growth; +8.9% in c.c.(1) Canada Loyalty Units: +17.5% growth; EMEA Loyalty Units: +4.1% growth; (6.6%) in c.c.(1) Proprietary Loyalty & Other: +2.0% growth; (2.3%) in c.c.(1) (1) Variance related to intercompany elimination of $(0.1) million which has been excluded from the bridge. $688.1(1)($2.9) ($2.2)$35.2 $658.0 2013 Reported 2014 Reported Canada Loyalty Units EMEA Loyalty Units Proprietary Loyalty & Other
- 40. Q4 2014 CONSOLIDATED AEBITDA ($ IN MILLIONS) 40 $60.0 ($35.2) ($9.5) $200.0 $8.7 $0.2 $0.2 $6.7 ($111.1) 2013 Reported 2014 Reported CIBC Payment & Card Migration Provision Canada EMEA US & APAC Distributions from equity-accounted investments Corporate Stock based compensation
- 41. Q4 2014 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – CANADA 41 (1) Before depreciation and amortization. (2) Includes the impact of the CIBC Payment of $150.0 million and the card migration of $50.0 million which were recorded in the fourth quarter of 2013. n.m. means not meaningful. Three months ended December 31, (in millions of Canadian dollars) 2014 2013 Variance Reported Reported % Gross Billings Aeroplan 334.0 300.9 11.0% Proprietary Loyalty 66.6 68.1 -2.2% Intercompany eliminations (26.8) (21.9) n.m. 373.8 347.1 7.7% Total revenue Aeroplan 271.6 236.9 14.6% Proprietary Loyalty 66.5 67.9 -2.1% Intercompany eliminations (26.8) (21.9) n.m. 311.3 282.9 10.0% Gross margin(1) Aeroplan 78.2 105.8 -26.1% Proprietary Loyalty 20.8 21.7 -4.1% Intercompany eliminations (0.2) (0.3) n.m. 98.8 127.2 -22.3% Operating income (loss)(2) Aeroplan (15.9) (170.1) n.m. Proprietary Loyalty 2.5 (2.5) n.m. (13.4) (172.6) n.m. Adjusted EBITDA(2) Adjusted EBITDA margin (as a % of Gross Billings) 13.3% n.m. n.m. Aeroplan 43.0 -115.8 n.m. Proprietary Loyalty 6.9 0.9 n.m. 49.9 -114.9 n.m.
- 42. FY 2014 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – CANADA 42 (1) Before depreciation and amortization. (2) Includes the $100.0 million upfront TD contribution in the first quarter of 2014. (3) Includes the impact of the CIBC Payment of $150.0 million and the card migration of $50.0 million which were recorded in the fourth quarter of 2013. (4) Excludes the $100 million upfront contribution received from TD in the first quarter of 2014. n.m. means not meaningful. Year ended December 31, (in millions of Canadian dollars) 2014 2013 Variance Reported Reported % Gross Billings Aeroplan(2) 1,384.3 1,133.2 22.2% Proprietary Loyalty 236.2 247.3 -4.5% Intercompany eliminations (80.3) (80.4) n.m. 1,540.2 1,300.1 18.5% Total revenue Aeroplan 1,133.4 440.9 n.m.% Proprietary Loyalty 236.1 246.9 -4.4% Intercompany eliminations (80.3) (80.4) n.m. 1,289.2 607.4 n.m.% Gross margin(1) Aeroplan 346.9 (162.6) n.m. Proprietary Loyalty 77.0 82.3 -6.4% Intercompany eliminations (1.1) (1.4) n.m. 422.8 (81.7) n.m. Operating income (loss)(3) Aeroplan 21.0 (623.0) n.m. Proprietary Loyalty 5.8 3.7 56.8% 26.8 (619.3) n.m. Adjusted EBITDA(3) Adjusted EBITDA margin (as a % of Gross Billings) 21.0% 10.6% Aeroplan(2) 302.5 120.7 n.m.% Proprietary Loyalty 21.0 17.0 23.5% 323.5 137.7 n.m.% Adjusted EBITDA margin (as a % of Gross Billings) (4) 15.5%* 10.6%
- 43. AEROPLAN REVENUE 43 ($ in millions) Q4 2014 Q4 2013 FY 2014 FY 2013 Miles revenue 233.5 200.8 967.3 900.3 Breakage revenue 28.7 24.6 118.5 (506.8) (1) Other 9.4 11.5 47.6 47.4 Total Revenue 271.6 236.9 1,133.4 440.9 (1) Includes the non-comparable unfavourable impact of the change in the Breakage estimate in the Aeroplan program which occurred in the second quarter of 2013 of $617.0 million.
- 44. 30.3% 21.6% 10.6% 13.4% 24.1% GROSS BILLINGS FROM SALE OF LOYALTY UNITS BY MAJOR PARTNER 44 14.9% 20.6% 19.8% 10.7% 13.8% 20.2% AMEX CIBC TD Air Canada Other CIBC Sainsbury’s Air Canada Other Q4 2013 $464.7M Q4 2014 $497.0M Sainsbury’s AMEX
- 45. 32.1% 19.2%10.2% 14.0% 24.5% GROSS BILLINGS FROM SALE OF LOYALTY UNITS BY MAJOR PARTNER 45 14.7% 19.4% 19.3% 11.9% 13.1% 21.6% AMEX CIBC Sainsbury’s TD Air Canada Other CIBC Sainsbury’sAMEX Air Canada Other FY 2013 $1,711.4M FY 2014 $1,909.2M* *Excludes the $100.0 million upfront contribution received from TD in the first quarter of 2014.
- 46. BALANCE SHEET AT DECEMBER 31, 2014 AVAILABLE CASH $ millions December 31, 2014 Cash and cash equivalents 567.6 Restricted cash 28.8 Short-term investments 51.3 Long-term investments in bonds 258.0 Cash and Investments 905.7 Aeroplan reserves (300.0) Other loyalty programs reserves (137.4) Restricted cash (28.8) Available cash 439.5 DEBT $ millions Annual Interest Rate Maturing December 31, 2014 Revolving Facility(1) Apr. 23, 2018 - Senior Secured Notes 3 6.95% Jan. 26, 2017 200.0 Senior Secured Notes 4 5.60% May 17, 2019 250.0 Senior Secured Notes 5 4.35% Jan. 22, 2018 200.0 Total Long-Term Debt 650.0 Less Current Portion (0.0) Long-Term Debt 650.0 46 Preferred Shares (Series 1) 6.50%(2) Perpetual 172.5 (1) As of December 31, 2014, Aimia held a $300.0 million revolving credit facility maturing on April 23, 2018. Interest rates on this facility are tied to the Corporation’s credit ratings and range between Canadian prime rate plus 0.20% to 1.50% and Bankers’ Acceptance and LIBOR rates plus 1.20% to 2.50%. As of December 31, 2014, Aimia also had irrevocable outstanding letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $54.4 million which reduces the available credit under this facility. (2) Annual dividend rate is subject to a rate reset on March 31, 2015 and every 5 years thereafter. (3) Annual dividend rate is subject to a rate reset on March 31, 2019 and every 5 years thereafter. Preferred shares at Dec 31, 2014 Preferred Shares (Series 3) 6.25%(3) Perpetual 150.0
- 47. FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES 47 Q4 2014 Q4 2013 % Change Average Quarter Average YTD Period End Average Quarter Average YTD Period End Average Quarter Average YTD Period End £ to $ 1.7975 1.8182 1.8058 1.6975 1.6111 1.7633 5.9% 12.9% 2.4% AED to $ 0.3091 0.3005 0.3165 0.2855 0.2803 0.2911 8.3% 7.2% 8.7% USD to $ 1.1356 1.1039 1.1627 1.0488 1.0298 1.0694 8.3% 7.2% 8.7% € to $ 1.4180 1.4664 1.4132 1.4273 1.3677 1.4722 -0.7% 7.2% -4.0%