Aimia Provides Update to the Market on Impact on PLM From COVID-19
TORONTO, April 28, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM), which owns a 48.9% equity stake in PLM Premier, S.A.P.I. de C.V (PLM), owner and operator of Club Premier, the leading coalition program in Mexico, announced today that following the unprecedented impact on the airline industry and nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Mexico, PLM is also expected to be negatively impacted.
Aimia has been working closely with the PLM management team and its joint venture partner, Aeromexico, to understand the impacts on the PLM business of COVID-19.
As the result of the negative impacts from COVID-19 on its business, PLM is now expecting materially lower Gross Billings, adjusted EBITDA and Cashflow in 2020. Consequently, Aimia now expects distributions from PLM operations to be materially impacted.
The company continues to closely monitor the evolving situation and will provide further updates to the market in accordance with its disclosure obligations.
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The forward-looking statements contained herein represent Aimia’s expectations as of April 28, 2020, and are subject to change after such date. 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.
About Aimia
Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM) operates a loyalty solutions business, which is a well-recognized, global full-service provider of next-generation loyalty solutions for many of the world’s leading brands in the retail, CPG, travel & hospitality, financial services and entertainment verticals.
Aimia is focused on growing earnings through its existing business and investments, including the Club Premier program in Mexico, which it jointly controls with Aeromexico through its investment in PLM, and an investment alongside Air Asia in travel technology company BIGLIFE, the operator of BIG Loyalty.
For more information about Aimia, visit corp.aimia.com.
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