Benefits

Volaris and Viva

A TRANSACTION BENEFITING STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS MEXICO AND BEYOND

We expect the transaction will bring two successful ultra-low-cost carriers under one airline group to deliver sustained benefits to the Mexican aviation industry and our carriers’ passengers, workforces, communities, and shareholders.
  • Preserves existing choice for passengers. Both Volaris and Viva will retain their current operations under their independent certificates and titles of concession, preserving existing route offerings for passengers, while expanding distribution capacity and exploring collaboration on perks such as their leading frequent flier programs: Doters and Altitude.
  • Creates new domestic travel options and expands access. The formation of the airline group will broaden access to affordable air travel and provide passengers with greater choice and convenience through more point-to-point travel solutions, new operational bases, and enhanced connectivity with potential codeshare agreements between both airlines.
  • Improves international travel capabilities. Volaris and Viva will broaden their reach and continue to deliver ultra-low fares and high standards to communities abroad and tourists visiting Mexico, as well as provide passengers with greater opportunities through global codeshare partnerships and distribution systems.
  • Improves job stability for Volaris and Viva employees. Both Volaris and Viva will maintain their operating certificates and employees’ day-to-day work will continue as usual, preserving and protecting jobs.
  • Creates new jobs in local communities. For every aircraft of new service added, between 55 and 60 direct jobs are created, with an estimated four times as many indirect jobs created in adjacent sectors, while opening new operating bases creates relocation opportunities and new job offerings.
  • Creates new growth opportunities for Volaris and Viva employees. The new airline group will be well positioned to invest in its fleet, technology, infrastructure, training centers, maintenance facilities, and tools, resulting in the growth of well-paid employment opportunities.
  • Transforms economies across Mexico. Volaris and Viva will be able to increase operations in the Mexico City metropolitan area, including at Felipe Ángeles International Airport, and open new operating bases nationwide, driving development at the same rapid pace seen in existing bases such as Monterrey, Guadalajara, Cancun, the Mexico City metropolitan area and Tijuana.
  • Supports other related industries. Tourism, VFR and business travel will benefit significantly from the establishment of the new airline group, bolstering the hospitality, retail, and tourism sectors, which are vital engines of national growth.
  • Improves connectivity and broadens access. The airline group’s ultra-low-fare model will play an important role in connecting communities across Latin America, the U.S. and Canada expanding reach in dynamic markets.
  • Increases accessibility to the ultra-low-cost model for more passengers. Mexico’s aviation sector can redefine itself as a catalyst for national prosperity and continue advancing the democratization of air travel.
  • Generates economies of scale at the holding company level for a stronger foundation. Recent supply chain setbacks and quality concerns with OEMs and engine manufacturers have had disproportionate impacts on ultra-low-cost carriers’ and smaller carriers’ operating costs. As part of the airline group, Volaris and Viva will realize economies of scale to ensure sustainable growth, fleet optimization, and lowered aircraft ownership costs.
  • Maintains and enhances two leading Mexican brands. Makes Volaris and Viva more resilient and competitive organizations, capable of thriving in dynamic regional markets while still maintaining their ultra-low-cost DNA to stimulate demand.
  • Drives lower aircraft ownership costs through a strengthened financial profile. The new airline group will have optimized unit costs, low leverage and better access to lower-cost capital.
  • Provides better opportunities for growth. With lower fleet costs, both Viva and Volaris will continue to pursue sustainable growth driven by customer demand.
  • Creates significant shareholder value. Volaris and Viva operate with a high degree of compatibility across fleet, airport infrastructure, technology, reservation systems, suppliers, and technical capabilities, driving substantial potential for synergies.

Creating Enhanced Financial Value

Stronger financial foundation to grow low-cost, high-value service across Mexico and internationally

Resilient platform to drive passenger volumes in underpenetrated markets and regions

Economies of scale at holding-company level enhance Americas-leading CASM ex-fuel performance by each carrier

Recurring annual cost-savings from joint procurement with suppliers and OEMs

Significant synergy from high compatibility in fleet, airport, reservation, and technical systems

Increased operating leverage and margin efficiency at holding company level from greater base to spread out fixed costs

Optimized gauge, fuel efficiency, and maintenance expense in 250+, all-A320-family fleet

Robust balance sheet, with combined pro-forma net leverage of 2.7x1, to improve cost of capital and fleet ownership costs

1. Net leverage defined as Net Debt / EBITDAR, as reported. Does not consider consolidation adjustments or potential scale benefits.

Transaction Structure

Viva and Volaris will form a new airline group under a holding company structure

Equity holders in Viva will receive newly issued shares of Volaris, and each side will own approximately 50% of the new holding company on a fully diluted basis

Upon closing of the Transaction, the holding company will continue as a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV)

Each party will maintain distinctive branding in their respective markets, independent air operator certificates (AOC), and a substantial degree of operational independence

Customary closing conditions, subject to applicable regulatory approvals and shareholder vote, with expected closing in 2026

Governance

The Board will initially be composed of 12 directors:

6 designated by Viva, prior to closing

The Chairman of the Board will be Roberto Alcantara, current Viva Chairman

6 designated by Volaris, prior to closing

Existing leadership teams at
both carriers will remain in place, including CEOs

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this website, including statements concerning and involving Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Volaris”), Grupo Viva Aerobus, S.A. de C.V. (“Viva”), the proposed transaction (the “Transaction”) and other matters, should be considered forward-looking within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on Volaris’ and Viva’s current expectations and beliefs with respect to certain current and future events and anticipated financial and operating performance. Such forward-looking statements are and will be subject to many risks and uncertainties relating to Volaris’ and Viva Group’s operations and business environment that may cause actual results to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “likely,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “preliminary,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “can,” “will,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “guidance,” “target,” “continue,” “sustain,” “synergy,” “on track,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “may,” “possible,” “assume,” “indicate,” “remain,” and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Additionally, forward-looking statements include statements that do not relate solely to historical facts, such as statements which identify uncertainties or trends, discuss the possible future effects of current known trends or uncertainties, or which indicate that the future effects of known trends or uncertainties cannot be predicted, guaranteed, or assured.

All forward-looking statements in this website are based upon information available to Volaris and Viva on the date of this website. Volaris and Viva undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will in fact be consummated.

Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include: the possibility that Volaris’ shareholders may not approve the adoption of the Business Combination Agreement; the risk that a condition to closing of the Transaction may not be satisfied (or waived); the ability of each party to consummate the Transaction; that either party may terminate the Business Combination Agreement or that the closing of the Transaction might be delayed or not occur at all; possible disruption related to the Transaction to Volaris’ or Viva’s current plans or operations, including through the loss of customers and employees; the diversion of management time and attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; the response of competitors to the Transaction; a failure to (or delay in) receiving the required regulatory clearances for the Transaction; risks related to investor and rating agency perceptions of each of the parties and their respective business, operations, financial condition and the industry in which they operate; risks related to the potential impact of general economic, political and market factors on the companies or the Transaction; the outcome of any legal proceedings that could be instituted against Volaris, Viva or others relating to the Transaction; the combined holding company’s ability to realize anticipated cost savings, synergies or growth from the Transaction in the timeframe expected or at all; that the combined holding company’s cash and cash equivalents balances, together with the availability under certain credit facilities made available to the combined company and certain of its subsidiaries under its existing credit agreements, will be sufficient to fund the combined company’s operations including capital expenditures over the next 12 months; legislative, regulatory and economic developments affecting the business of Volaris and Viva; the possibility and severity of catastrophic events, including but not limited to, pandemics, natural disasters, acts of terrorism or outbreak of war or hostilities; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in periodic reports that Volaris files with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and period reports that the companies file with the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores; CNBV), as applicable. All forward-looking statements in this communication are based on information available to Volaris and Viva as of the date of this communication. Volaris and Viva each expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Non-GAAP Measures and Pro Forma Forward-Looking Data

This website contains certain financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or U.S. GAAP, including, without limitation, metrics described as or similar to EBITDAR, net leverage, and other operating or performance metrics. These non-GAAP measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only, should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with IFRS or U.S. GAAP, and may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies.

This website also includes certain pro forma information and other forward-looking financial data prepared for illustrative purposes, which may reflect preliminary estimates and assumptions, including combined metrics derived from standalone information, and which may not reflect consolidation or other scale effects, purchase accounting, or integration-related impacts. Actual results may differ materially from the pro forma or illustrative information presented. The inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation that the results will be achieved. References in this website to combined scale, potential synergies, unit-cost effects, financing capacity, and leverage are subject to the risks and uncertainties described under “Forward-Looking Statements.” For example, combined figures in this website note that they “do not consider consolidation impacts or other scale benefits” and reflect standalone inputs as of the periods indicated.

Additional Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It

The Transaction is expected to be submitted to shareholders of Volaris and Viva for their consideration. Only shareholders of Volaris’ and Viva’s outstanding common shares registered as of the applicable record date are entitled to vote on the Transaction. Voting will be conducted in Mexico in accordance with Mexican law and each of the companies’ bylaws. Holders of American Depositary Shares (ADSs), Certificados de Participación Ordinarios (CPOs), or other instruments representing common shares are not shareholders of record, do not have voting rights and are not entitled to vote on the Transaction. In connection with the proposed Transaction, Volaris and Viva may prepare, make available and disclose, to shareholders and investors certain materials, including, as applicable, shareholder meeting documentation, proxy or information statements, prospectuses, offering materials, and other communications, which will be distributed in accordance with applicable law. If and when such materials are filed with or furnished to the SEC, the CNBV, the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV) or the Bolsa Institucional de Valores, S.A. de C.V. (BIVA), they will be made available free of charge on Volaris’ investor relations website and Viva’s investor relations website, for SEC filings, at www.sec.gov, for CNBV filings, at www.gob.mx/cnbv, for BMV filings at www.bmv.com.mx, and for BIVA filings at www.biva.mx. Shareholders of Volaris and Viva are urged to read any such materials carefully if and when they become available before making any voting or investment decision. The proposed Transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and shareholder approvals, as described in related announcement materials.

This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor a solicitation of any vote, approval, or proxy in any jurisdiction.

The information contained herein has not been reviewed or authorized by the CNBV, the BMV or BIVA.

SPANISH VERSION

Declaraciones Sobre Hechos Futuros

Ciertas declaraciones contenidas en esta comunicación, incluidas aquellas relacionadas con Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Volaris”), Grupo Viva Aerobus, S.A. de C.V. (“Viva”), las operaciones propuestas (las “Operaciones”) y otros asuntos, deben considerarse declaraciones sobre hechos futuros en el sentido de la Securities Act of 1933, según haya sido reformada, la Securities Exchange Act of 1934, según haya sido reformada, y la Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Estas declaraciones sobre hechos futuros se basan en las expectativas y creencias actuales de Volaris y de Viva con respecto a ciertos eventos presentes y futuros y al desempeño financiero y operativo previsto. Dichas declaraciones sobre hechos futuros están y estarán sujetas a diversos riesgos e incertidumbres relacionados con las operaciones de Volaris y de Viva y con su entorno de negocios, que podrían ocasionar que los resultados reales difieran de manera sustancial de los resultados futuros expresados o implícitos en dichas declaraciones sobre hechos futuros. Palabras como “espera”, “probable”, “perspectiva”, “pronóstico”, “preliminar”, “podría”, “debería”, “puede”, “hará”, “proyecta”, “tiene la intención”, “plan”, “objetivo”, “guía”, “meta”, “continuar”, “sostener”, “sinergia”, “en curso”, “considera”, “busca”, “estima”, “anticipa”, “posible”, “supone”, “indica”, “permanece” y otras expresiones similares tienen por objeto identificar declaraciones sobre hechos futuros. Adicionalmente, constituyen declaraciones sobre hechos futuros aquellas que no se refieren exclusivamente a hechos históricos, tales como las que identifican incertidumbres o tendencias, analizan los posibles efectos futuros de tendencias o incertidumbres conocidas, o señalan que los efectos futuros de tendencias o incertidumbres conocidas no pueden predecirse, garantizarse ni asegurarse.

Todas las declaraciones sobre hechos futuros incluidas en esta comunicación se basan en la información disponible para Volaris y Viva a esta fecha. Volaris y Viva no asumen obligación alguna de actualizar o modificar públicamente cualquier declaración sobre hechos futuros, ya sea como resultado de nueva información, eventos futuros, cambios en las circunstancias u otros motivos, salvo que así lo exija la legislación aplicable. No puede asegurarse que las Operaciones se consumarán efectivamente.

Los riesgos e incertidumbres que podrían ocasionar que los resultados reales difieran de manera sustancial de los indicados en las declaraciones sobre hechos futuros incluyen: la posibilidad de que los accionistas de Volaris no aprueben la adopción del contrato de combinación de negocios (Business Combination Agreement); el riesgo de que no se cumpla (o se renuncie a) alguna condición para el cierre de las Operaciones; la capacidad de cada parte para consumar las Operaciones; que cualquiera de las partes termine el Business Combination Agreement o que el cierre de las Operaciones se retrase o no ocurra; posibles afectaciones relacionadas con las Operaciones a los planes u operaciones actuales de Volaris o de Viva, incluyendo la pérdida de clientes y empleados; la distracción de tiempo y atención de la administración respecto de las operaciones y oportunidades del negocio en curso; la respuesta de los competidores a las Operaciones; el incumplimiento (o retraso) en la obtención de las autorizaciones regulatorias requeridas para las Operaciones; riesgos relacionados con la percepción, por parte de inversionistas y agencias calificadoras, de cada una de las partes y de sus respectivos negocios, operaciones, situación financiera y de la industria en la que operan; riesgos relacionados con el posible impacto de factores económicos, políticos y de mercado generales sobre las compañías o sobre las Operaciones; el resultado de cualquier procedimiento legal que pudiera entablarse en contra de Volaris, Viva u otros en relación con las Operaciones; la capacidad de la compañía combinada para materializar los ahorros de costos, sinergias o crecimiento previstos derivados de las Operaciones en el plazo esperado o en absoluto; que los saldos de efectivo y equivalentes de efectivo de la compañía combinada, junto con la disponibilidad bajo ciertos financiamientos puestos a disposición de la sociedad controladora y algunas de sus subsidiarias conforme a sus contratos de crédito vigentes, sean suficientes para financiar las operaciones de las ociedad controladora, incluyendo gastos de capital durante los siguientes 12 meses; desarrollos legislativos, regulatorios y económicos que afecten el negocio de Volaris y de Viva; la posibilidad y severidad de eventos catastróficos, incluyendo, de manera enunciativa más no limitativa, pandemias, desastres naturales, actos de terrorismo o brotes de guerra u hostilidades; y otros riesgos e incertidumbres detallados en los informes periódicos que Volaris presenta ante la Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) y en los informes periódicos que las compañías presentan ante la Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV), según corresponda. Todas las declaraciones sobre hechos futuros contenidas en esta comunicación se basan en la información disponible para Volaris y Viva a esta fecha. Volaris y Viva rechazan expresamente cualquier obligación de actualizar o modificar públicamente las declaraciones sobre hechos futuros, salvo en la medida en que así lo exija la legislación aplicable.

Medidas no GAAP e información proforma a futuro

Esta comunicación contiene ciertas medidas financieras que no se calculan conforme a las Normas Internacionales de Información Financiera (IFRS, por sus siglas en inglés) o a los principios de contabilidad generalmente aceptados en los Estados Unidos (U.S. GAAP), incluyendo, de manera enunciativa, métricas descritas como o similares a EBITDAR, apalancamiento neto y otras métricas operativas o de desempeño. Estas medidas no GAAP se presentan únicamente con fines informativos complementarios, no deben considerarse de manera aislada ni como sustituto de la información financiera presentada conforme a las IFRS o a los U.S. GAAP, y pueden diferir de medidas con títulos similares utilizadas por otras compañías.

Esta presentación también incluye cierta información proforma y otros datos financieros prospectivos preparados con fines ilustrativos, que pueden reflejar estimaciones y supuestos preliminares, incluyendo métricas combinadas derivadas de información independiente, y que pueden no reflejar efectos de consolidación u otros beneficios de escala, efectos de contabilidad de compra o impactos relacionados con la integración. Los resultados reales pueden diferir de manera sustancial de la información proforma o ilustrativa presentada. La inclusión de dicha información no debe interpretarse como una representación de que los resultados serán alcanzados. Las referencias en esta presentación a escala combinada, sinergias potenciales, efectos en el costo unitario, capacidad de financiamiento y apalancamiento están sujetas a los riesgos e incertidumbres descritos en “Declaraciones Sobre Hechos Futuros”. Por ejemplo, las cifras combinadas en esta presentación señalan que “no consideran impactos de consolidación u otros beneficios de escala” y reflejan insumos independientes a las fechas indicadas.

Información adicional sobre las Operaciones y dónde encontrarla

Se tiene previsto someter la Operación a la consideración de los accionistas de Volaris y Viva. Únicamente los titulares de acciones ordinarias en circulación de Volaris y de Viva inscritos a la fecha de registro aplicable tendrán derecho a votar sobre las Operaciones. La votación se llevará a cabo en México conforme a la legislación mexicana y a los estatutos sociales de cada una de las compañías. Los tenedores de American Depositary Shares (ADS), Certificados de Participación Ordinarios (CPO) u otros instrumentos representativos de acciones ordinarias no son accionistas registrados, no tienen derechos de voto y no están facultados para votar sobre las Operaciones. En relación con las Operaciones propuestas, Volaris y Viva podrán preparar, poner a disposición y divulgar a accionistas e inversionistas ciertos materiales, incluyendo, según corresponda, documentación de asambleas de accionistas, declaraciones de solicitud de representación (proxy) o de información, prospectos, materiales de oferta y otras comunicaciones, los cuales se distribuirán conforme a la legislación aplicable. En caso de que dichos materiales se presenten ante o se pongan a disposición de la SEC, la CNBV, la Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV) o la Bolsa Institucional de Valores, S.A. de C.V. (BIVA), estarán disponibles sin costo, en el sitio de relaciones con inversionistas de Volaris y en el sitio de relaciones con inversionistas de Grupo Viva respecto de presentaciones ante la SEC, en www.sec.gov; respecto de presentaciones ante la CNBV, en www.gob.mx/cnbv; respecto de presentaciones ante la BMV, en www.bmv.com.mx; y respecto de presentaciones ante BIVA , en www.biva.mx. Se exhorta a los accionistas de Volaris y Viva a leer detenidamente dichos materiales cuando estén disponibles, antes de tomar cualquier decisión de voto o de inversión. Las Operaciones propuestas permanecen sujetas a condiciones de cierre habituales, incluyendo la obtención de las autorizaciones regulatorias aplicables y las aprobaciones de los accionistas, según se describe en los materiales de anuncio relacionados.

Este comunicado de prensa tiene fines exclusivamente informativos y no constituye una oferta de venta ni la solicitud de una oferta de compra de valores, ni una solicitud de voto, aprobación u otorgamiento de poder (proxy) en ninguna jurisdicción. La información aquí contenida no ha sido revisada ni autorizada por la CNBV, la BMV o BIVA.