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FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of April, 2006

(Commission File No. 001-32221) ,
 

 
GOL LINHAS AÉREAS INTELIGENTES S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
GOL INTELLIGENT AIRLINES INC.
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
 


Rua Tamoios 246
Jardim Aeroporto
04630-000 São Paulo, São Paulo
Federative Republic of Brazil
(Address of Regristrant's principal executive offices)



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GOL Reports Net Revenues of R$863mm and EPS of R$0.92 for 1Q06
Brazil’s Low-cost, Low-fare Airline Reports Record Quarterly Net Income of R$180mm
62% increase in Earnings per ADS; 21% Net Margin

São Paulo, April 24, 2006 – GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4), Brazil’s low-cost, low-fare airline, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2006 (1Q06). The following financial and operating information, unless otherwise indicated, is presented pursuant to US GAAP and in Brazilian reais (R$), and comparisons refer to the first quarter of 2005 (1Q05). Additionally, financial statements in BR GAAP are made available at the end of this release.

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1Q06 Earnings Results
Webcast


Date:
Tuesday, April 25, 2006

> In English
09:00 a.m. US EST
10:00 a.m. Brasilia Time
Phone: +1 (800) 938-0653
Replay: +1 (973) 341-3080
Code: 7279877

> In Portuguese
10:30 a.m. US EST
11:30 a.m. Brasília Time
Phone: +55 (11) 2101-1490
Replay: +55 (11) 2101-1490
Code: GOL
OPERATING & FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Net income for the quarter was a record R$179.8mm (US$82.9mm), representing a 20.8% net margin. Earnings per share (EPS) was R$0.92 and earnings per ADS increased 62%, to US$0.42, above average Street estimates of US$0.40 (Source: I/B/E/S, First Call).
Operating income increased by 26.3% to R$223.8mm, representing an EBIT margin of 25.9%. Fuel-neutral operating income increased by 38.5% to R$245.5mm, representing a fuel-neutral EBIT margin of 28.4%. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments amounted to R$912.8mm.
Operating cost per ASK (CASK) decreased 3.7% from 15.30 cents (R$) in 1Q05 to 14.73 cents (R$) in 1Q06. Non-fuel CASK decreased 10.1% to 8.87 cents (R$). Excluding profit sharing provisions, 1Q06 CASK decreased 4.6% vs. 1Q05 (check).
Revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) increased 55.1% from 1,977mm in 1Q05 to 3,066mm in 1Q06. Available seat kilometers (ASK) increased 61.1% from 2,694mm in 1Q05 to 4,340mm in 1Q06. Average load factor decreased 2.8 percentage points to 70.6% while average passenger yields decreased 5.3% to 27.07 cents (R$), resulting in a decrease in RASK of 9.1% to 19.88 cents (R$). Net revenues totaled R$863.0mm, representing growth of 46.5%. GOL’s domestic regular air transportation market-share at the end of 1Q06 was 30%.
A net payout of R$38.2mm (R$0.1947 per share and US$0.0897 per ADS), equal to 25% of adjusted 1Q06 net income in BRGAAP, was approved at the March 9, 2006, and April 20, 2006 Board Meetings, to be paid on May 23, 2006, as interest on shareholders’ equity (to shareholders of record as of March 21, 2006) and complementary dividends (to shareholders of record as of May 8, 2006).
On-time arrivals and flight completion averaged 99% and 96% (internal data), respectively, during 1Q06. Passenger complaints and lost baggage per 1,000 passengers averaged 1.16 and 0.24, respectively. GOL’s website accounted for 85% of total ticket sales during the quarter.


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In 1Q06, GOL added 55 new daily flight frequencies and launched four new destinations: Córdoba and Rosario in Argentina, Montevideo in Uruguay and Asuncion in Paraguay.
 
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Three leased Boeing 737 aircraft were added during 1Q06, increasing fleet size to 45 aircraft. Three additional leased aircraft will join the fleet in 2Q06.
 
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In January 2006, GOL received Air Transport World’s (ATW) – Market Leadership Award for 2006, which recognized GOL’s success in significantly impacting air travel in Brazil with its low-cost, low-fare business model while also maintaining strong operational performance and delivering solid financial results.
 
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In February 2006, GOL launched Brazil’s first pre-paid cargo transport service, GOLlog Pre-paid. Accessible via the Internet, customers can ship packages, up to one kilogram (kg), to any of the destinations in Brazil served by GOL – paying the same tariff for all destinations.
 
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Also in February 2006, GOL received two awards at the Eighth annual IR Global Rankings (IRGR) – which ranks and recognizes the best investor relations practices of 145 companies in 31 countries. GOL ranked number one in the category of “Disclosure Procedures” in Latin America, and ranked #1 in the Consumer Goods and Services Industry worldwide. GOL also placed Top 5 in the category of “Corporate Governance” in Brazil.
 
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By exercising an additional two purchase options, announced in March 2006, the Company increased its firm orders to a total of 67 aircraft. With this increase, the Company’s aircraft purchase options decrease from 36 to 34.
 
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On April 5, 2006, GOL announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary GOL Finance closed an issuance of US$200 million 8.75% perpetual notes in an offering exempt from SEC and CVM registration. GOL and its subsidiary GOL Transportes Aéreos S.A guarantee the perpetual notes. The issue was assigned a credit rating of Ba2 by Moody’s, one notch above Brazil’s sovereign rating. Proceeds are designated for fleet expansion.
 

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   Financial & Operating Highlights 
   (US GAAP)
  1Q06    1Q05    % 
Change 
  4Q05     % Change 
   RPKs (mm)   3,066    1,977    55.1%    2,869    6.9% 
   ASKs (mm)   4,340    2,69•    61.1%    3,867    12.2% 
   Load Factor    70.6%    73.4%    -2.8 pp    74.2%    -3.6 pp 
   Passenger Revenue per ASK (R$ cents)   19.12    20.98    -8.9%    20.27    -5.7% 
   Operating Revenue per ASK (R$ cents) (“RASK”)   19.88    21.87    -9.1%    21.23    -6.4% 
   Operating Cost per ASK (R$ cents) (“CASK”)   14.73    15.30    -3.7%    16.66    -11.6% 
   Operating Cost ex-fuel per ASK (R$ cents)   8.87    9.87    -10.1%    9.92    -10.6% 
   Breakeven Load Factor    52.3%    51.3%    +1.0 pp    58.3%    -6.0 pp 
   Net Revenues (R$ mm)   863.0    589.2    46.5%    821.1    5.1% 
   EBITDAR (R$ mm)   302.8    235.9    28.4%    251.8    20.3% 
   EBITDAR Margin    35.1%    40.0%    -4.9 pp    30.7%    +4.4 pp 
   Operating Income (R$ mm)   223.8    177.2    26.3%    175.9    27.2% 
   Operating Margin    25.9%    30.1%    -4.2 pp    21.4%    +4.5 pp 
   Pre-tax Income    248.6    200.8    23.8%    196.7    26.4% 
   Pre-tax Income Margin    28.8%    34.1%    -5.3 pp    24.0%    +4.8 pp 
   Net Income (R$ mm)   179.8    131.1    37.2%    170.6    5.4% 
   Net Income Margin    20.8%    22.3%    -1.5 pp    20.8%    +0.0 pp 
   Earnings per Share (R$ )   $0.92    $0.70    31.4%    $0.88    4.5% 
   Earnings per ADS Equivalent (US$ )   $0.42    $0.26    61.5%    $0.39    7.7% 
   Weighted average number of shares, basic (000)   195,973    187,543    4.5%    195,451    0.3% 
   Weighted average number of ADS, basic (000)   195,973    187,543    4.5%    195,451    0.3% 
 
Note: Historical RPK and ASK data may have immaterial alterations to match with official (final) DAC data. 

MANAGEMENT’S COMMENTS ON 1Q06 RESULTS 

GOL’s performance in the first quarter of 2006 once again demonstrated the Company’s ability to significantly increase capacity while reducing costs and maintaining high profitability and high quality service, even during periods of extremely high fuel prices. “GOL remains committed to its virtuous cycle of maintaining low costs, allowing us to offer the lowest fares and achieve the highest load factors in the Brazilian market, thereby driving industry-leading profitability,” commented Constantino de Oliveira Junior, GOL’s CEO. Mr. Oliveira added, “Through the addition of aircraft and flight frequencies during the quarter, GOL significantly increased its domestic market share and further consolidated its position as the second-largest domestic airline in Brazil.”

GOL’s EPS in the first quarter of 2006 was above average market estimates and demonstrated the benefits of increased scale, high productivity, and strict cost control. GOL continued to show the highest load factors in the Brazilian market, and one of the highest aircraft utilization rates in the world, while maintaining market cost leadership. During the quarter, GOL’s load factor decreased 2.8 percentage

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points to 70.6%; aircraft utilization was at 14 block hours per day (increasing 3% over 1Q05), while operating costs per ASK decreased 10.1%, excluding fuel.

While fuel costs per available seat kilometer (ASK) increased 7.9% year-over-year, GOL’s operating cost per seat kilometer (CASK) decreased by 3.7% to 14.73 cents (R$). Cost reductions were driven by increased scale, productivity and stage length; reductions in sales, marketing and aircraft leasing expenses; and a 17.6% appreciation of the Brazilian Real against the US dollar. The 10% increase in employees over 4Q05, related to planned capacity expansion, was balanced by higher overall productivity.

Demand for GOL’s passenger air transportation services grew at high rates during the quarter, with passengers transported increasing 33% over 1Q05. The 10.1% reduction in non-fuel CASK, partially offset by the 7.9% increase in fuel CASK (fuel CASK represented 40% of total CASK), resulted in an operating income increase of 26.3% in the year-over-year comparison. Fuel-neutral operating income was R$245.5mm in 1Q06, representing an EBIT margin of 28.4% . The Company has hedged approximately 55% of its fuel price exposure, 65% of its U.S. dollar exposure for 2Q06, and 22% of its fuel exposure for 3Q06-4Q06. “Our absolute market cost leadership, represented by a stage-length adjusted CASK over 25% lower than our closest competitor, is key to our virtuous cycle, and allows us to provide the lowest fares and the best customer value proposition in the market,” commented Richard Lark, GOL’s CFO.

In terms of future perspectives, besides maintaining high levels of productivity and profitability, short-term growth will be driven by the addition of new aircraft, new destinations and new frequencies. The addition of four Boeing 737 aircraft to the fleet in the second quarter of 2006 will increase seat capacity by approximately 45% year-over-year.

GOL remains committed to its strategy of profitable expansion through a low cost structure and high quality customer service. “We are very proud that more than 40 million passengers have chosen to fly GOL, and we continue to make every effort to offer them the best in air travel: new planes, frequent flights in the main markets, an ever-expanding integrated route system and lower prices; all of which is delivered by our dedicated team of employees who are key to our success," stated Mr. Oliveira. “By remaining focused on our business model, while continuing to grow, be innovative and provide the lowest fares, we will continue to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders.”

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REVENUES 

Net operating revenues, principally revenues from passenger transportation, increased 46.5% to R$863.0mm, primarily due to higher revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), offset by a lower yield. RPK growth was driven by a 40.7% increase in departures and a 15.0% increase in stage length, partially offset by a decrease in load factor from 73.4% to 70.6% . RPKs grew 55.1% to 3,066mm, and revenue passengers grew 33.0% to 3.7mm.

Average fares increased 10.1% from R$212 to R$233. Yields declined 5.3% to 27.07 cents (R$) per passenger kilometer, principally due to a 15.0% increase in average stage length.

Complementing net operating revenues, cargo transportation activities primarily contributed to the expansion of other operating revenues, which increased from R$24.0mm to R$33.2mm.

The 61.1% year-over-year capacity expansion, represented by ASKs, facilitated the addition of 55 new daily flight frequencies (including 16 night flights) and four new destinations in 1Q06. The addition of three average operating aircraft during the quarter (from 40 to 43 aircraft) drove the ASK increase.

Operating revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) decreased 9.1% to R$19.88 cents in 1Q06, from R$21.87 cents in 1Q05.

The growth in RPKs resulted in a higher domestic market share for GOL, reaching 30% in the end of 1Q06, compared to 26% in the end of 1Q05. Through its regular international flights to Buenos Aires, (Argentina) and Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) and the addition of new regular flights to Cordoba and Rosario (Argentina), Montevideo (Uruguay) and Asuncion (Paraguay), GOL achieved an international market share of 5% (share of Brazilian airline RPK) in the same period. Approximately 9% of GOL’s total RPKs were related to international passenger traffic.

OPERATING EXPENSES 

Operating expenses per ASK decreased by 10.1%, excluding fuel, in the quarter. Total CASK decreased 3.7%, to 14.73 cents (R$), due to higher productivity, a longer average stage length, and a greater dilution of fixed costs over a higher number of ASKs, offset by increases in aircraft fuel expenses per ASK. Total operating expenses increased 55.2%, reaching R$639.2mm, due to high fuel prices and the expansion of our operations (fleet and employee expansion, a higher volume of landing fees and marketing activities). Fuel price increases during 1Q06 accounted for 20% of the R$108.1mm increase in fuel expenses. Breakeven load factor increased 1.0 percentage point to 52.3% versus 51.3% in 1Q05.

Results from GOL’s operating expense (jet fuel and USD-related) hedging programs are accounted for in accordance with SFAS 133 (Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No 133), “Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities.”

The breakdown of our costs and operational expenses for 1Q06, 1Q05 and 4Q05 is as follows:

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Operating Expenses (R$ cents / ASK)                    
    1Q06    1Q05    % Chg.    4Q05    % Chg. 
Salaries, wages and benefits    1.88    2.03    -7.4%    2.14    -12.1% 
Aircraft fuel    5.86    5.43    7.9%    6.74    -13.1% 
Aircraft rent    1.53    1.93    -20.7%    1.67    -8.4% 
Sales and marketing    2.29    2.68    -14.6%    2.70    -15.2% 
Landing fees    0.70    0.71    -1.4%    0.72    -2.8% 
Aircraft and traffic servicing    0.73    0.66    10.6%    0.73    0.0% 
Maintenance, materials and repairs    0.60    0.51    17.6%    0.65    -7.7% 
Depreciation    0.29    0.25    16.0%    0.29    0.0% 
Other operating expenses    0.85    1.10    -22.7%    1.02    -16.7% 
 
Total operating expenses    14.73    15.30    -3.7%    16.66    -11.6% 
 
 
 
Operating expenses ex- fuel    8.87    9.87    -10.1%    9.92    -10.6% 
 
 
 
Total Operating Expenses Fuel-Neutral 1Q05    14.23    15.30    -7.0%      - 
 
Total Operating Expenses Fuel-Neutral 4Q05    15.33      -    16.66    -8.0% 
 
 
 
Total operating expenses ex-profit sharing    14.59    15.12    -3.5%    16.38    -10.9% 
 

Operating Expenses (R$ cents / ASK)                    
    1Q06    1Q05    % Chg.    4Q05    % Chg. 
Salaries, wages and benefits    81.5    54.6    49.1%    82.9    -1.7% 
Aircraft fuel    254.3    146.2    74.0%    260.8    -2.5% 
Aircraft rent    66.5    51.9    28.2%    64.5    3.1% 
Sales and marketing    99.3    72.1    37.8%    104.6    -5.1% 
Landing fees    30.4    19.0    59.3%    27.8    9.4% 
Aircraft and traffic servicing    31.6    17.8    78.0%    28.4    11.3% 
Maintenance, materials and repairs    26.1    13.8    88.6%    25.1    4.0% 
Depreciation    12.5    6.8    84.2%    11.4    9.6% 
Other operating expenses    37.0    29.7    24.5%    39.7    -6.8% 
 
Total operating expenses    639.2    411.9    55.2%    645.2    -0.9% 
 
 
 
Operating expenses ex- fuel    384.9    265.7    44.9%    384.4    0.1% 
 
 
 
Total Operating Expenses Fuel-Neutral 1Q05    617.5    411.9    49.9%      - 
 
Total Operating Expenses Fuel-Neutral 4Q05    665.5      -    645.2    3.1% 
 
 
 
Total operating expenses ex-profit sharing    633.2    407.4    55.4%    633.4    0.0% 
 

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Salaries, wages and benefits expenses per available seat kilometer (ASK) decreased 7.4% to 1.88 cents, mainly due to increased productivity, partially offset by a 66.1% increase - from 3,607 to 5,991 - in the number of full-time equivalent employees related to capacity expansion and by an increase of R$1.5mm in provisions for our employee profit sharing program (R$6.0mm in 1Q06, versus R$4.5mm in 1Q05).

Aircraft fuel expenses per ASK increased 7.9% over 1Q05 to 5.86 cents (R$), due to higher fuel prices per liter. The 9% increase in average fuel cost per liter over 1Q05 was primarily due to the 27% increase in the international price for crude oil (WTI) (and a 28% increase in Gulf Coast jet fuel prices), partially offset by the 17.6% Brazilian Real appreciation against the U.S. dollar. The Company has hedged approximately 55% of its fuel requirements for 2Q06 at an average price of US$60 per barrel and 22% for 3Q-4Q06 at an average price of US$61 per barrel.

Aircraft rent per ASK decreased 20.7% to 1.53 cents (R$) in 1Q06, primarily due to a high aircraft utilization rate (14 block hours per day, resulting in a 4.1% increase in ASKs/aircraft versus 1Q05), and a 17.6% appreciation of the Brazilian Real during the same period.

Sales and marketing expenses per ASK decreased 14.6% to 2.29 cents (R$) primarily due to reductions in incentives, an increase in ticket sales on GOL’s website and higher aircraft utilization rates. GOL booked a majority of its ticket sales through a combination of its website (85% during 1Q06) and its call center (9% during 1Q06). Marketing expenses totaled R$14mm during 1Q06, mainly due to institutional advertising campaigns and the launch of four new destinations (Cordoba, Rosario, Montevideo and Asuncion).

Landing fees per ASK increased 2.8% to 0.73 cents (R$), due to an increase in international flight frequencies, partially offset by increased average stage length and by a higher aircraft utilization rate (4.1% increase in ASKs/aircraft).

Aircraft and traffic servicing expenses per ASK increased 6.1% to 0.70 cents (R$), as a result of increased average stage length and an increase in consulting and technology services.

Maintenance, materials and repairs per ASK increased 17.6% to 0.60 cents (R$), primarily due to a 17.6% appreciation of the Brazilian Real against the U.S. dollar. Main expenses during the quarter were related to the maintenance of four engines, in the amount of R$11.1mm, the use of spare parts inventory and repair of rotable materials, in the amount of R$8.0mm.

Depreciation per ASK increased 16.0% to 0.29 cents (R$), due to higher volume of fixed assets, particularly spare parts inventory, and the increase of technology equipment, due to our expansion of operations.

Other operating expenses per ASK were 0.85 cents (R$), a 22.7% decrease when compared to the same period of the previous year, due to a decrease in insurance expenses, interrupted flights expenses, lodging of flight crews and direct passenger expenses. Insurance expenses, at 0.15 cents (R$) per ASK (R$6.4mm total) decreased 31.8%, due to a reduction in average premium rates, a 17.6% appreciation of the Brazilian Real against the U.S. dollar, and a higher aircraft utilization rate (4.1% increase in ASKs/aircraft).

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COMMENTS ON EBITDA AND EBITDAR1 

The impact of a 1.99 cent (R$) RASK decrease, partially compensated by a CASK decrease of 0.57 cents (R$), resulted in a reduction of EBITDA per available seat kilometer to 5.44 cents (R$) in 1Q06. Compared to 4Q05, EBITDA per ASK increased 12.2% . 1Q06 EBITDA was affected by the 9.1% decrease in RASK, and totaled R$236.3mm in the period compared to R$184.0mm in 1Q05 (a 28.4% increase) and R$187.3mm in 4Q05 (a 26.2% increase).

EBITDAR Calculation (R$ cents / ASK)                    
    1Q06    1Q05    Chg. %    4Q05    Chg. % 
Net Revenues    19.88    21.87    -9.1%    21.23    -6.4% 
Operating Expenses    14.73    15.30    -3.7%    16.66    -11.6% 
 
EBIT    5.15    6.57    -21.6%    4.57    12.7% 
Depreciation & Amortization    0.29    0.25    16.0%    0.29    0.0% 
 
EBITDA    5.44    6.82    -20.2%    4.86    11.9% 
EBITDA Margin    27.4%    31.2%    -3.8 pp    22.9%    +4.5 pp 
Aircraft Rent    1.53    1.93    -20.7%    1.67    -8.4% 
 
EBITDAR    6.97    8.75    -20.3%    6.53    6.7% 
EBITDAR Margin    35.1%    40.0%    -4.9 pp    30.8%    +4.3 pp 
 


EBITDAR Calculation (R$ million)                    
    1Q06    1Q05    Chg. %    4Q05    Chg. % 
Net Revenues    863.0    589.2    46.5%    821.1    5.1% 
Operating Expenses    639.2    411.9    55.2%    645.2    -0.9% 
 
EBIT    223.8    177.2    26.3%    175.9    27.2% 
Depreciation & Amortization    12.5    6.8    84.2%    11.•    9.6% 
 
EBITDA    236.3    184.0    28.4%    187.3    26.2% 
EBITDA Margin    27.4%    31.2%    -3.8 pp    22.8%    +4.6 pp 
Aircraft Rent    66.5    51.9    28.2%    64.5    3.1% 
 
EBITDAR    302.8    235.9    28.4%    251.8    20.3% 
EBITDAR Margin    35.1%    40.0%    -4.9 pp    30.7%    +4.4 pp 
 

Aircraft rent represents a significant operating expense for GOL. As GOL leases all of its aircraft, we believe that EBITDAR, equivalent to EBITDA before aircraft rent expenses (which are USD-denominated) is an important measure of relative operating performance. On a per available seat kilometer basis, EBITDAR was 6.97 cents (R$) in 1Q06, compared to 8.75 cents (R$) in 1Q05. EBITDAR amounted to R$302.8mm in 1Q06, compared to R$235.9mm in the same period last year and R$251.8mm in 4Q05.

 

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1EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and EBITDAR (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and rent) are presented as supplemental information because we believe they are useful indicators of our operating performance and are useful in comparing our performance with other companies in the airline industry. We usually present EBITDAR, in addition to EBITDA, because aircraft leasing represents a significant operating expense of our business, and we believe the impact of this expense should also be considered. However, neither figure should be considered in isolation, as a substitute for net income prepared in accordance with US GAAP, BR GAAP or as a measure of a company’s profitability. In addition, our calculations may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

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FINANCIAL RESULTS 

Financial expenses increased R$3.5mm due to a negative variation on dollar-denominated deposits (a non-cash effect). Financial income increased R$4.7mm, primarily due to an R$157.1mm increase in cash, cash equivalents and short term investments.

Financial Results (R$ thousands)   1Q06    1Q05    4Q05 
 
Financial Expenses             
Interest Expense    (3,263)   (5,161)   (126)
Exchange Variation Loss    (3,502)   1,290    (8,522)
Other    (5,762)   (5,194)   (11,357)
Total Financial Expenses    (12,527)   (9,065)   (20,005)
 
Financial Income             
Financial Income    33,972    29,136    38,110 
Capitalized Interest    3,350    3,44•    2,73• 
Total Financial Income    37,322    32,580    40,844 
 
Net Financial Results    24,795    23,515    20,839 
 

NET INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE 

Net income in 1Q06 was R$179.8mm, representing a 20.8% net income margin, vs. R$131.1mm of net income in 1Q05.

Net earnings per share, basic, was R$0.92 in 1Q06 compared to R$0.70 in 1Q05. Basic weighted average shares outstanding were 195,972,633 in 1Q06 and 187,543,243 in 1Q05. Net earnings per share, diluted, was R$0.92 in 1Q06 compared to R$0.70 in 1Q05. Fully-diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 196,076,887 in 1Q06 and 188,387,872 in 1Q05.

Net earnings per ADS, basic, was US$0.42 in 1Q06 compared to US$0.26 in 1Q05. Basic weighted average ADS outstanding were 195,972,633 in 1Q06 and 187,543,243 in 1Q05. Net earnings per ADS, diluted, was US$0.42 in 1Q06 compared to US$0.26 in 1Q05. Fully-diluted weighted average ADS outstanding were 196,076,887 in 1Q06 and 188,387,872 in 1Q05.

Based on GOL’s quarterly dividend policy for fiscal 2006, Management recommended payment to common and preferred shareholders of 25% of the quarter’s net distributable income determined in accordance with Brazilian corporation law (BR GAAP). The total payout approved for 1Q06 is R$43.5mm (R$38.2mm net of withholding tax – consisting of R$30.1mm paid as interest on shareholders’ equity, to shareholders of record on March 21, 2006, and R$8.1mm paid in dividends, to shareholders of record on May 8, 2006) equivalent to R$0.1947 per share and US$0.0897 per ADS.

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CASH FLOW 

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments increased R$43.8mm during 1Q06. Cash from operating activities was R$93.8mm, mainly due to increased earnings from operations (R$179.8mm) and partially offset by a decrease in air traffic liability (R$32.3mm), an increase in deposits for aircraft and engine maintenance (R$22.7mm) and an increase in accounts receivable (R$15.0mm) . The amount deposited for future maintenance was US$188mm at March 31, 2006.

Cash used in investing activities was R$109.1mm, consisting primarily of advances for aircraft acquisition (R$62.9mm) and acquisition of property and equipment (R$40.0mm) .

Cash provided by financing activities during 1Q06 was R$59.1mm, mainly due to an increase in short term borrowings (R$50.4mm) .

Cash Flow Summary (R$ million)   1Q06    1Q05    % Change    4Q05    % Change 
Net cash provided by operating activities    93.8    28.1    234.1%    168.3    -44.3% 
Net cash used in investing activities    (109.1)1    (113.9)2    -4.2%    (135.1)3    -19.2% 
Net cash provided by financing activities    59.1    (7.6)   N.M.    2.2    N.M. 
 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents & short term investments    43.8    (93.4)   -146.9%    35.4    23.7% 
 

1. 
Excluding R$(13.2) mm of cash invested in highly-liquid short-term investments with maturities above 90 days, as defined by SFAS 115. 
2. 
Excluding R$(218.5) mm of cash invested in highly-liquid short-term investments with maturities above 90 days, as defined by SFAS 115. 
3. 
Excluding R$10.0 mm of cash invested in highly-liquid short-term investments with maturities above 90 days, as defined by SFAS 115. 

COMMENTS ON THE BALANCE SHEET 

GOL’s liquidity remained solid during 1Q06. The net cash position at March 31, 2006 was R$912.8mm, an increase of R$43.8mm vs. 4Q05. The Company’s total liquidity was R$1,491mm (cash, short-term investments and accounts receivable) at the end of 1Q06. On March 31, 2006, the Company had eleven revolving lines of credit secured by receivables and promissory notes, which allowed for borrowings of up to R$403mm. On March 31, 2006, the outstanding amount under these lines of credit was R$104.5mm.

Cash Position and Debt (R$ million)   3/31/2006    12/31/2005    % Change 
Cash, cash equivalents & short-term investments    912.8    869.0    5.0% 
Short-term debt    104.5    54.0    93.5% 
Long-term debt                       -                         -   
 
Net cash    808.3    815.0    -0.8% 
 

Currently, GOL leases all of its aircraft, as well as airport terminal space, other airport facilities, office space and other equipment. On March 31, 2006, the Company leased 45 aircraft under operating leases, with initial lease term expiration dates ranging from 2006 to 2012.

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are denominated in US dollars. Such leases with initial or remaining terms at March 31, 2006, were as follows:

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Minimum Lease Payments Schedule (thousands)    
  R$  US$ 
2006  199,884  92,011 
2007  254,560  117,179 
2008  187,765  86,432 
2009  141,592  65,178 
2010  54,597  25,132 
After 2010  76,534  35,230 
   
Total minimum lease payments  914,932  421,162 
     

As of March 31, 2006, the Company had 67 firm orders and 34 options to purchase new Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft. The firm orders had an approximate value of US$4.7 billion (based on aircraft list price) and are scheduled to be delivered between 2006 and 2012. As of March 31, 2006, GOL has made deposits in the amount of US$193.4mm related to the orders described below:

Aircraft Purchase Commitments (thousands)
  Expected New     
  Aircraft  R$  US$ 
  Deliveries     
2006  11  1,534,688  706,448 
2007  13  1,867,528  859,661 
2008  10  1,471,595  677,405 
2009  11  1,675,878  771,441 
2010  1,272,451  585,735 
After 2010  14  2,332,795  1,073,833 
       
Total  67  10,154,935  4,674,523 
       

GOL’s expected fleet growth from 2006 to 2011 is as follows (includes firm orders only):

Aircraft  2006  2007  2008  2009  2010  2011 
737-300  12  10 
737-700  26  22  20  19  19  19 
737-800  20  32  43  58  69  71 
             
Total  58  64  70  80  88  90 
             
       New 737-800NG  11  25  34  45  53  60 
       Leased 737s  47  39  36  35  35  30 
             

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OUTLOOK 

GOL will continue to invest in its successful low-cost, low-fare business model. We will continue to evaluate opportunities to expand our operations by adding new flights in Brazil, where sufficient market demand exists, and expanding into other high-traffic centers across South America. We expect to benefit from economies of scale and reduce our average non-fuel cost per available seat kilometer (CASK) as we add additional aircraft to a well-established and highly-efficient operating infrastructure. We anticipate a solid second quarter, thanks to the dedicated effort of our employees to improve productivity throughout the Company.

The scheduled addition of four new aircraft to our fleet in the second quarter of 2006 should allow a 45% increase in available seat capacity over the same period of 2005. For the second quarter we expect a load factor in the range of 71-73%, with yields in the range of R$25-27 cents. We expect a stable foreign exchange rate environment for the near term, supported by good economic fundamentals in the Brazilian economy. We expect that high oil prices will continue to impact our fuel costs, but will be partially mitigated by our hedging program. For the second quarter, we expect non-fuel CASK to be in the range of R$9-10 cents.

Guidance for 2006 is based on GOL’s planned capacity expansion and the expected high demand for our passenger transportation services, driven by strong Brazilian economic fundamentals and GOL’s demand-stimulating low fares. Our projections are for a 2006 full-year EPS in the range of R$3.90 to R$4.30, representing annual earnings growth of over 50%. We plan to continue to popularize air travel in South America through expansion, technological innovation, improved operating efficiency, strict cost management, the lowest prices and high quality passenger service.

Financial Outlook (US GAAP) 2006 (full year)
 
ASK Growth  +/-  45% 
Average Load Factor  +/-74% 
Net Revenues (R$ billion) +/- R$ 4.1 
Operating Margin  26% -  28% 
Earnings per Share  R$ 3.90 – R$ 4.30 
 

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GLOSSARY OF INDUSTRY TERMS 

Revenue passengers represents the total number of paying passengers flown on all flight segments.

Revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) represents the numbers of kilometers flown by revenue passengers.

Available seat kilometers (ASK) represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of kilometers the seats are flown.

Load factor represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized (calculated by dividing RPK by ASK).

Breakeven load factor is the passenger load factor that will result in passenger revenues being equal to operating expenses.

Aircraft utilization represents the average number of block hours operated per day per aircraft for the total aircraft fleet.

Block hours refers to the elapsed time between an aircraft leaving an airport gate and arriving at an airport gate.

Yield per passenger kilometer represents the average amount one passenger pays to fly one kilometer.

Passenger revenue per available seat kilometer represents passenger revenue divided by available seat kilometers.

Operating revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) represents operating revenues divided by available seat kilometers.

Average stage length represents the average number of kilometers flown per flight.

Operating expense per available seat kilometer (CASK) represents operating expenses divided by available seat kilometers.

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About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, a “low-cost, low-fare” airline, is one of the most profitable and fastest growing airlines in the industry worldwide. GOL operates a simplified fleet with a single class of service. It also has one of the youngest and most modern fleets in the industry that results in low maintenance, fuel and training costs, with high aircraft utilization and efficiency ratios. In addition, safe and reliable services, which stimulate GOL’s brand recognition and customer satisfaction, allow GOL to have the best value proposition in the market. GOL currently offers over 470 daily flights to 49 major business and travel destinations in Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay, with substantial expansion opportunities. GOL growth plans include increasing frequencies in existing markets and adding service to additional markets in both Brazil and other high-traffic South American travel destinations. GOL shares are listed on the NYSE and the Bovespa. For more information, flight times and fares, please access our site at www.voegol.com.br or call 0300-789-2121 in Brazil, 0810-266-3131 in Argentina, 800-1001 21 in Bolivia, or 55 11 2125-3200 from overseas. GOL: here everyone can fly!

CONTACT: GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A.
Investor Relations:
Ph: (5511) 5033 4393
e-mail: ri@golnaweb.com.br
site: www.voegol.com.br/ir

Media – Brazil and Latin America:    Media – U.S. and Europe: 
Roberta Corbioli   Meaghan Smith 
MVL Comunicação    Gavin Anderson & Company 
Ph: (5511) 3049-0343 / 0341    Ph: 212-515-1904 
e-mail: roberta.corbioli@mvl.com.br    e-mail: msmith@gavinanderson.com 

This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the prospects of the business, estimates for operating and financial results, and those related to growth prospects of GOL. These are merely projections and, as such, are based exclusively on the expectations of GOL’s management concerning the future of the business and its continued access to capital to fund the Company’s business plan. Such forward-looking statements depend, substantially, on changes in market conditions, government regulations, competitive pressures, the performance of the Brazilian economy and the industry, among other factors and risks disclosed in GOL’s filed disclosure documents and are, therefore, subject to change without prior notice.

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Operating Data             
US GAAP - Unaudited             
    1Q06    1Q05    % Change 
       
Revenue Passengers (000)   3,669    2,759    33.0% 
Revenue Passengers Kilometers (RPK) (mm)   3,066    1,977    55.1% 
Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) (mm)   4,340    2,694    61.1% 
Load factor    70.6%    73.4%    -2.8 pp 
Break-even load factor    52.3%    51.3%    +1.0 pp 
Aircraft utilization (block hours per day)   14.4    14.0    2.9% 
Average fare    R$ 233.37    R$ 211.89    10.1% 
Yield per passenger kilometer (cents)   27.07    28.59    -5.3% 
Passenger revenue per available set kilometer (cents)   19.12    20.98    -8.9% 
Operating revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) (cents)   19.88    21.87    -9.1% 
Operating cost per available seat kilometer (CASK) (cents)   14.73    15.30    -3.7% 
Operating cost, excluding fuel, per available seat kilometer (cents)   8.87    9.87    -10.1% 
Number of Departures    36,516    25,960    40.7% 
Average stage length (km)   788    700    12.6% 
Avg number of operating aircraft during period    43.0    28.0    53.6% 
Full-time equivalent employees at period end    5,991    3,607    66.1% 
% of Sales through website during period    84.9%    77.9%    +7.0 pp 
% of Sales through website and call center during period    94.0%    92.8%    +1.2 pp 
Average Exchange Rate (1)   R$ 2.20    R$ 2.67    -17.6% 
End of period Exchange Rate (1)   R$ 2.17    R$ 2.67    -18.7% 
Inflation (IGP-M) (2)   0.7%    1.6%    -0.9 pp 
Inflation (IPCA) (3)   1.4%    1.8%    -0.4 pp 
WTI (avg. per barrel) (4)   $63.34    $49.83    27.1% 
 
(1)Source: Brazilian Central Bank             
(2)Source: Fundação Getulio Vargas             
(3)Source: IBGE             
(4) Source: Bloomberg             

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Consolidated Statement of Operations             
US GAAP - Unaudited             
R$ 000             
    1Q06    1Q05    % Change 
       
 
Net operating revenues             
   Passenger    R$ 829,858    R$ 565,181    46.8% 
   Cargo and Other    33,158    23,978    38.3% 
       
 Total net operating revenues    863,016    589,159    46.5% 
 
Operating expenses             
   Salaries, wages and benefits    81,484    54,647    49.1% 
   Aircraft fuel    254,306    146,170    74.0% 
   Aircraft rent    66,487    51,869    28.2% 
   Sales and marketing    99,330    72,081    37.8% 
   Landing fees    30,341    19,046    59.3% 
   Aircraft and traffic servicing    31,621    17,766    78.0% 
   Maintenance materials and repairs    26,115    13,848    88.6% 
   Depreciation    12,529    6,803    84.2% 
   Other operating expenses    36,968    29,683    24.5% 
       
Total operating expenses    639,181    411,913    55.2% 
 
Operating income    223,835    177,246    26.3% 
 
Other expense             
   Interest expenses    (3,263)   (5,161)   -36.8% 
   Interest income    33,972    29,136    16.6% 
   Capitalized interest    3,350    3,444    -2.7% 
   Exchange variation loss    (3,502)   1,290    -371.5% 
   Other    (5,762)   (5,194)   10.9% 
 
Income before income taxes    248,630    200,761    23.8% 
   Income taxes    (68,840)   (69,677)   -1.2% 
       
Net income    179,790    131,084    37.2% 
       
 
Earnings per share, basic    R$ 0.92    R$ 0.70    31.4% 
Earnings per share, diluted    R$ 0.92    R$ 0.70    31.4% 
 
Earnings per ADS, basic - US Dollar    $0.42    $0.26    61.5% 
Earnings per ADS, diluted - US Dollar    $0.42    $0.26    61.5% 
       
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (000)   195,973    187,543    4.5% 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (000)   196,077    188,388    4.1% 

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Consolidated Balance Sheet       
US GAAP - Unaudited       
R$ 000       
  March 31, 2006    December 31, 2005 
     
ASSETS  2,739,505    2,555,843 
Current Assets  1,603,824    1,540,638 
     Cash and cash equivalents  136,896    106,347 
     Short-term investments  775,909    762,688 
     Receivables less allowance  578,223    563,958 
     Inventories  38,039    40,683 
     Recoverable taxes and deferred tax  19,755    13,953 
     Prepaid expenses  47,934    39,907 
     Other current assets  7,068    13,102 
Property and Equipment, net  669,131    578,600 
     Pre-delivery deposits for flight equipment  419,621    356,765 
     Flight equipment  242,563    225,724 
     Other property and equipment  98,827    75,619 
     Less accumulated depreciation  (91,880)   (79,508)
Other Assets  466,550    436,605 
     Deposits for aircraft leasing contracts  28,790    22,583 
     Prepaid aircraft and engine maintenance  408,851    386,193 
     Other  28,909    27,829 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY  2,739,505    2,555,843 
Current Liabilities  702,473    646,225 
     Accounts payable  70,656    73,924 
     Salaries, wages and benefits  65,795    71,638 
     Sales tax and landing fees  107,998    83,750 
     Air traffic liability  185,542    217,800 
     Short-term borrowings  104,459    54,016 
     Dividends Payable  143,618    101,482 
     Other accrued liabilities  24,405    43,615 
Long Term Liabilities  72,357    87,287 
     Deferred income taxes, net  47,523    63,694 
     Other  24,834    23,593 
Shareholder's Equity  1,964,675    1,822,331 
     Preferred shares (no par value) 845,453    843,714 
     Common shares (no par value) 41,500    41,500 
     Additional paid in capital  39,275    34,634 
     Deferred compensation expenses  (4,975)   (2,361)
     Appropriated retained earnings  39,577    39,577 
     Unappropriated retained earnings  995,176    858,856 
     Accumulated other comprehensive gain  8,669    6,411 

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows             
US GAAP - Unaudited             
R$ 000             
    1Q06    1Q05    % Change 
       
Cash flows from operating activities             
Net income (loss)   179,790    131,084    37.2% 
Adjustments to reconcile net income             
   provided by operating activities             
   Depreciation and amortization    12,529    6,803    84.2% 
   Provision for doubtful accounts receivable    740    247    199.6% 
   Deferred income taxes    (6,830)   8,346    -181.8% 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities             
   Receivables    (15,005)   (63,844)   -76.5% 
   Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities      (1,910)   -100.0% 
   Deposits for aircraft and engine maintenance    (22,658)   (25,345)   -10.6% 
   Air traffic liability    (32,258)   (23,455)   37.5% 
   Dividends    (43,470)     nm 
   Other liabilities, net    20,961    (3,847)   -644.9% 
       
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities    93,799    28,079    234.1% 
Cash flows from investing activities             
   Deposits for aircraft leasing contracts    (6,207)   (5,700)   8.9% 
   Acquisition of property and equipment    (40,047)   (26,328)   52.1% 
   Pre-delivery deposits    (62,856)   (81,841)   -23.2% 
   Changes in short-term securities    (13,221)   (218,471)   -93.9% 
       
 
Net cash used in investing activities    (122,331)   (332,340)   -63.2% 
Cash flows from financing activities             
   Short term borrowings, net    50,443    (8,965)   -662.7% 
   Issuance of preferred shares      1,389    -100.0% 
   Paid subscribed capital    1,739      nm 
   Others, net    6,899      nm 
       
Net cash provided by financing activities    59,081    (7,576)   -879.8% 
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents    30,549    (311,837)   -109.8% 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period    106,347    405,730    -73.8% 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period    136,896    93,893    45.8% 
       
 
Cash, cash equiv. and ST invest. at beg. of the period    869,035    849,091    2.3% 
Cash, cash equiv. and ST invest. at end of the period    912,805    755,725    20.8% 
       
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash             
   flow information             
Interest paid net of amount capitalized    3,263    5,161    -36.8% 
Income taxes paid    76,809    61,331    25.2% 

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Consolidated Statement of Operations         
BR GAAP - Unaudited             
R$ 000             
    1Q06    1Q05    % Change 
       
Net operating revenues             
   Passenger    R$ 829,858    R$ 565,181    46.8% 
   Cargo and Other    33,158    23,978    38.3% 
       
 Total net operating revenues    863,016    589,159    46.5% 
 
Operating expenses             
   Salaries, wages and benefits    79,457    52,518    51.3% 
   Aircraft fuel    254,306    146,170    74.0% 
   Aircraft rent    66,487    51,869    28.2% 
   Supplementary rent    30,118    28,749    4.8% 
   Sales and marketing    99,330    72,081    37.8% 
   Landing fees    30,341    19,046    59.3% 
   Aircraft and traffic servicing    31,621    17,766    78.0% 
   Maintenance materials and repairs    26,115    13,848    88.6% 
   Depreciation and amortization    12,395    6,974    77.7% 
   Other operating expenses    37,968    29,762    27.6% 
       
Total operating expenses    668,138    438,783    52.3% 
 
Operating income    194,878    150,376    29.6% 
 
Other expense             
   Financial income (expense), net    (10,596)   20,387    -152.0% 
 
Income before income taxes    184,282    170,763    7.9% 
Income taxes current    (76,809)   (61,331)   25.2% 
Income taxes deferred    17,814    3,040    486.0% 
       
Net income before interest on shareholder's             
equity    125,287    112,472    11.4% 
       
 
Reversal of interest on shareholder's equity    35,391      nm 
       
Net income    160,678    112,472    42.9% 
       
 
Earnings per share    R$ 0.82    R$ 0.60    36.7% 
Earnings per ADS - US Dollar    $0.37    $0.22    68.2% 
Number of shares at end of period (000)   195,973    187,543    4.5% 

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Consolidated Balance Sheet       
BR GAAP - Unaudited       
R$ 000       
  March 31, 2006    December 31, 2005 
     
ASSETS  2,428,384    2,255,856 
Current Assets  1,609,662    1,546,707 
     Cash and cash equivalents  186,530    129,304 
     Short term investments  726,275    739,731 
     Receivables less allowance  578,223    563,958 
     Inventories  38,039    40,683 
     Recoverable taxes and deferred tax  25,593    20,022 
     Prepaid expenses  47,934    39,907 
     Other current assets  7,068    13,102 
Non-Current Assets  818,722    709,149 
     Deposits  28,790    29,618 
     Deferred Taxes  79,639    62,121 
     Investments  1,692    1,829 
     Pre-delivery deposits for flight equipment  419,621    356,756 
     Property and equipment  249,510    223,272 
     Other  39,470    35,553 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  2,428,384    2,255,856 
Current liabilities  709,430    653,526 
     Suppliers payable  70,656    73,924 
     Payroll and related charges  28,104    39,947 
     Taxes and contributions payable  81,394    57,186 
     Sales tax and landing fees  26,604    26,564 
     Air traffic liability  185,542    217,800 
     Short-term borrowings  104,459    54,016 
     Dividends and interest on shareholder's equity payable  143,618    101,482 
     Profit sharing  37,691    31,691 
     Other current liabilities  31,362    50,916 
Non-current liabilities  24,834    29,415 
     Accounts payable and provisions  24,834    29,415 
Shareholders' Equity  1,694,120    1,572,915 
     Capital  992,943    989,562 
     Capital Reserves  89,556    29,187 
     Retained earnings  602,952    547,755 
     Total comprehensive income, net of taxes  8,669    6,411 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows       
BR GAAP - Unaudited       
R$ 000       
  1Q06    1Q05 
     
Cash flows from operating activities       
Net income (loss) 160,678    112,472 
Adjustments to reconcile net income       
provided by operating activities:       
   Depreciation and amortization  12,395    6,974 
   Provision for doubtful accounts receivable  918    247 
   Deferred income taxes  (16,675)   (3,040)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities       
   Receivables  (15,183)   (63,844)
   Inventories  2,644    (292)
   Prepaid expenses, other assets       
    and recoverable taxes  (12,324)   2,171 
   Accounts payable and long-term vendor payable  (3,268)   (1,910)
   Operating leases payable    (129)
   Air traffic liability  (32,258)   (23,455)
   Taxes payable  24,208    (5,020)
   Insurance payable    6,172 
   Payroll and related charges  (11,843)   8,784 
   Provision for contingencies  (4,581)   2,996 
   Interest on shareholder's capital  (43,470)  
   Other liabilities  28,622    (19,107)
     
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  89,863    23,019 
Cash flows from investing activities       
   Short term borrowings, net  13,456    (216,840)
   Investments  137    394 
   Deposits for aircraft leasing contracts  828    (3,039)
   Pre-delivery deposits  (62,856)   (78,875)
   Acquisition of property and equipment  (38,642)   (25,909)
     
 
Net cash used in investing activities  (87,077)   (324,269)
Cash flows from financing activities       
   Short term borrowings, net  50,443    (8,965)
   Issuance of common and preferred shares  1,739   
   Total comprehensive income, net of taxes  2,258   
     
 
Net cash provided by financing activities  54,440    (8,965)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  57,226    (310,215)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period  129,304    405,730 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period  186,530    95,515 
Interest paid net of amount capitalized  3,263    5,160 
Income taxes paid  76,809    61,331 

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SIGNATURE
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 24, 2006

 
GOL LINHAS AÉREAS INTELIGENTES S.A.
By:
/S/  Richard F. Lark, Jr.

 
Name:   Richard F. Lark, Jr.
Title:     Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer
 

 

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