UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 ________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
________________________________________ 
(Mark One)
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020              or             
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from_________to_________
Commission file number 1-35701
Era Group Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
________________________________________ 
Delaware 72-1455213
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
   
945 Bunker Hill Rd., Suite 650


  
Houston,Texas 77024
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
713-369-4700713-369-4700
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
________________________________________ 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareERANYSE
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  ý   No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes  ý     No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer
¨
 
Accelerated filer
ý

 
Non-accelerated filer
¨

 
Smaller reporting company
¨
 
Emerging growth company
¨

ý¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  ¨    No  ý
The total number of shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding as of October 31, 2019May 1, 2020 was 21,288,619.21,525,383. The Registrant has no other class of common stock outstanding.

ERA GROUP INC.
Table of Contents
 
Part I.
   
 Item 1.
   
  
   
  
   
  
    
  
   
  
   
 
Item 2.
   
 Item 3.
   
 Item 4.
   
Part II.
   
 Item 1.
    
 Item 1A.
    
 Item 2.
    
 Item 3.
    
 Item 4.
    
 Item 5.
    
 Item 6.



PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ERA GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share amounts)
ERA GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share amounts)
ERA GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share amounts)
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
March 31,
2020
 December 31,
2019
(unaudited)  (unaudited)  
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents (including $1,843 and $1,745 from VIEs(1) in 2019 and 2018, respectively)
$107,736
 $50,753
Cash and cash equivalents$113,518
 $117,366
Receivables:      
Trade, operating, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $176 and $261 in 2019 and 2018, respectively (including $6,177 and $5,565 from VIEs in 2019 and 2018, respectively)31,312
 33,306
Trade, operating, net of allowance for doubtful accounts34,102
 32,730
Trade, dry-leasing5,864
 3,803
5,754
 5,234
Tax receivables (including $2,705 and $3,187 from VIEs in 2019 and 2018, respectively)2,705
 3,187
Other (including $21 and $340 from VIEs in 2019 and 2018, respectively)11,567
 2,343
Inventories, net (including $42 and $40 from VIEs in 2019 and 2018, respectively)20,826
 20,673
Prepaid expenses (including $72 and $10 from VIEs in 2019 and 2018, respectively)2,851
 1,807
Tax receivables2,159
 2,860
Other15,006
 15,421
Inventories, net19,941
 20,066
Prepaid expenses3,412
 2,184
Total current assets182,861
 115,872
193,892
 195,861
Property and equipment (including $1,468 and $1,375 from VIEs in 2019 and 2018, respectively)901,580
 917,161
Accumulated depreciation (including $584 and $485 from VIEs in 2019 and 2018, respectively)(334,730) (317,967)
Property and equipment893,585
 895,063
Accumulated depreciation(345,457) (338,164)
Property and equipment, net566,850
 599,194
548,128
 556,899
Operating lease right-of-use (including $1,812 from VIEs in 2019)9,907
 
Equity investments and advances
 27,112
Operating lease right-of-use8,672
 9,468
Intangible assets1,094
 1,107
92
 96
Other assets (including $403 and $96 from VIEs in 2019 and 2018, respectively)6,363
 21,578
Other assets1,726
 2,191
Total assets$767,075
 $764,863
$752,510
 $764,515
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (including $1,433 and $1,522 from VIEs in 2019 and 2018, respectively)$11,940
 $13,161
Accrued wages and benefits (including $1,654 and $1,429 from VIEs in 2019 and 2018, respectively)8,960
 9,267
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$12,475
 $12,923
Accrued wages and benefits6,565
 10,554
Accrued interest3,321
 569
3,309
 520
Accrued income taxes2,945
 973
2,297
 3,612
Accrued other taxes (including $270 and $500 from VIEs in 2019 and 2018, respectively)1,986
 1,268
Accrued contingencies (including $548 and $630 from VIEs in 2019 and 2018, respectively)548
 630
Current portion of long-term debt (including $182 and $395 from VIEs in 2019 and 2018, respectively)1,845
 2,058
Other current liabilities (including $378 and $0 from VIEs in 2019 and 2018, respectively)2,851
 878
Accrued other taxes1,539
 937
Accrued contingencies701
 598
Current portion of long-term debt17,901
 18,317
Other current liabilities3,310
 3,315
Total current liabilities34,396
 28,804
48,097
 50,776
Long-term debt158,731
 160,217
142,004
 141,832
Deferred income taxes105,440
 108,357
101,984
 103,793
Operating lease liabilities (including $1,434 from VIEs in 2019)8,166
 
Other liabilities850
 747
Operating lease liabilities7,103
 7,815
Deferred gains and other liabilities920
 745
Total liabilities307,583
 298,125
300,108
 304,961
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 8)
 
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 7)

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interest2,945
 3,302
2,752
 2,812
Equity:      
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 21,288,619 and 21,765,404 outstanding in 2019 and 2018, respectively, exclusive of treasury shares224
 219
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 21,756,272 and 21,285,613 outstanding in 2020 and 2019, respectively, exclusive of treasury shares230
 224
Additional paid-in capital451,103
 447,298
452,701
 452,009
Retained earnings15,372
 18,285
7,463
 14,692
Treasury shares, at cost; 1,149,820 and 156,737 shares in 2019 and 2018, respectively(10,152) (2,476)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
 110
Treasury shares, at cost; 1,236,282 and 1,152,826 shares in 2020 and 2019, respectively(10,744) (10,183)
Total equity456,547
 463,436
449,650
 456,742
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and stockholders’ equity$767,075
 $764,863
$752,510
 $764,515
(1) Refer to footnote 5 for more detail on variable interest entities (“VIE”)




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

ERA GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
ERA GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
ERA GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
2019 2018 2019 20182020 2019
Revenues:

          
Operating revenues$54,659
 $51,894
 $153,569
 $161,116
$53,980
 $47,830
Dry-leasing revenues4,250
 2,716
 12,113
 8,544
3,076
 3,463
Total revenues58,909
 54,610
 165,682
 169,660
57,056
 51,293
Costs and expenses:          
Operating39,522
 36,513
 115,038
 114,505
38,506
 36,696
Administrative and general9,142
 8,837
 26,912
 35,714
12,745
 8,875
Depreciation and amortization9,312
 9,541
 28,282
 30,011
9,507
 9,450
Total costs and expenses57,976
 54,891
 170,232
 180,230
60,758
 55,021
Gains (losses) on asset dispositions, net754
 (148) 562
 2,269
Litigation settlement proceeds
 42,000
 
 42,000
Operating income (loss)1,687
 41,571
 (3,988) 33,699
Loss on asset dispositions, net(34) (124)
Operating loss(3,736) (3,852)
Other income (expense):          
Interest income956
 732
 2,642
 1,224
749
 752
Interest expense(3,464) (3,549) (10,357) (11,646)(3,439) (3,461)
Loss on sale of investments
 
 (569) 
Foreign currency losses, net(718) (94) (574) (1,095)(1,704) (126)
Gains (losses) on debt extinguishment
 
 (13) 175
Other, net(5) 15
 (25) 21
10
 (11)
Total other income (expense)(3,231) (2,896) (8,896) (11,321)(4,384) (2,846)
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity earnings(1,544) 38,675
 (12,884) 22,378
Income tax expense515
 7,861
 321
 4,549
Income (loss) before equity earnings(2,059) 30,814
 (13,205) 17,829
Equity earnings, net of tax
 465
 9,935
 1,577
Net income (loss)(2,059) 31,279
 (3,270) 19,406
Loss before income taxes and equity earnings(8,120) (6,698)
Income tax benefit(831) (1,588)
Loss before equity earnings(7,289) (5,110)
Equity loss, net of tax
 (975)
Net loss(7,289) (6,085)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary149
 10
 357
 310
60
 142
Net income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc.$(1,910) $31,289
 $(2,913) $19,716
Net loss attributable to Era Group Inc.$(7,229) $(5,943)
          
Income (loss) per common share, basic and diluted$(0.09) $1.44
 $(0.14) $0.91
Loss per common share, basic and diluted$(0.35) $(0.28)
          
Weighted average common shares outstanding:          
Basic20,625,408
 21,215,576
 21,129,722
 21,139,212
20,702,670
 21,323,312
Diluted20,629,328
 21,239,189
 21,131,029
 21,156,466
20,702,670
 21,323,312
























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

ERA GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(unaudited, in thousands)
  Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
  2019 2018 2019 2018
Net income (loss) $(2,059) $31,279
 $(3,270) $19,406
Other comprehensive loss:        
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net 
 
 (110) (5)
Total other comprehensive loss 
 
 (110) (5)
Comprehensive income (loss) (2,059) 31,279
 (3,380) 19,401
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary 149
 10
 357
 310
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc. $(1,910) $31,289
 $(3,023) $19,711
ERA GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(unaudited, in thousands)
  Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
  2020 2019
Net loss $(7,289) $(6,085)
Comprehensive loss (7,289) (6,085)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary 60
 142
Comprehensive loss attributable to Era Group Inc. $(7,229) $(5,943)














































































The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

ERA GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
(unaudited, in thousands)

ERA GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
(unaudited, in thousands)

ERA GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
(unaudited, in thousands)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019            
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020Three Months Ended March 31, 2020            
                            
    Era Group Inc. Stockholders’ Equity    Era Group Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
 Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest  Common
Stock
 Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Retained Earnings Treasury
Shares
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 Total
Equity
 Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest  Common
Stock
 Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Retained Earnings Treasury
Shares
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 Total
Equity
June 30, 2019 $3,094
  $224
 $449,687
 $17,282
 $(8,531) $
 $458,662
December 31, 2019 $2,812
  $224
 $452,009
 $14,692
 $(10,183) $
 $456,742
Issuance of common stock:                              
Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  
 487
 
 
 
 487
Restricted stock grants 
  6
 (6) 
 
 
 
Share award amortization 
  
 929
 
 
 
 929
 
  
 698
 
 
 
 698
Purchase of treasury shares 
  
 
 
 (1,621) 
 (1,621) 
  
 
 
 (561) 
 (561)
Net loss 
  
 
 (2,059) 
 
 (2,059) 
  
 
 (7,289) 
 
 (7,289)
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (149)  
 
 149
 
 
 149
 (60)  
 
 60
 
 
 60
September 30, 2019 $2,945
  $224
 $451,103
 $15,372
 $(10,152) $
 $456,547
March 31, 2020 $2,752
  $230
 $452,701
 $7,463
 $(10,744) $
 $449,650






Three Months Ended September 30, 2018             
                
     Era Group Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
  Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest  Common
Stock
 Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Retained Earnings Treasury
Shares
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 Total
Equity
June 30, 2018 $3,466
  $219
 $445,885
 $(7,210) $(2,951) $105
 $436,048
Issuance of common stock:               
Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  
 409
 
 
 
 409
Share award amortization 
  
 719
 
 
 
 719
Net income 
  
 
 31,279
 
 
 31,279
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (10)  
 
 10
 
 
 10
Currency translation adjustments, net of tax 
  
 
 
 
 5
 5
September 30, 2018 $3,456
  $219
 $447,013
 $24,079
 $(2,951) $110
 $468,470
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019             
                
     Era Group Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
  Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest  Common
Stock
 Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Retained Earnings Treasury
Shares
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 Total
Equity
December 31, 2018 $3,302
  $219
 $447,298
 $18,285
 $(2,476) $110
 $463,436
Issuance of common stock:               
Restricted stock grants 
  4
 (4) 
 
 
 
Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  1
 589
 
 
 
 590
Share award amortization 
  
 807
 
 
 
 807
Purchase of treasury shares 
  
 
 
 (5) 
 (5)
Net loss 
  
 
 (6,085) 
 
 (6,085)
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (142)  
 
 142
 
 
 142
March 31, 2019 $3,160
  $224
 $448,690
 $12,342
 $(2,481) $110
 $458,885






Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019             
                
     Era Group Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
  Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest  
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Retained Earnings 
Treasury
Shares
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Total
Equity
December 31, 2018 $3,302
  $219
 $447,298
 $18,285
 $(2,476) $110
 $463,436
Issuance of common stock:              
Restricted stock grants 
  4
 (4) 
 
 
 
Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  1
 1,076
 
 
 
 1,077
Share award amortization 
  
 2,733
 
 
 
 2,733
Purchase of treasury shares 
  
 
 
 (7,676) 
 (7,676)
Net loss 
  
 
 (3,270) 
 
 (3,270)
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (357)  
 
 357
 
 
 357
Currency translation adjustments, net of tax 
  
 
 
 
 (110) (110)
September 30, 2019 $2,945

 $224
 $451,103
 $15,372
 $(10,152) $
 $456,547




Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018             
                
     Era Group Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
  Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest  Common
Stock
 Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Retained Earnings Treasury
Shares
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 Total
Equity
December 31, 2017 $3,766
  $215
 $443,944
 $4,363
 $(2,951) $110
 $445,681
Issuance of common stock:               
Restricted stock grants 
  3
 (3) 
 
 
 
Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  1
 892
 
 
 
 893
Share award amortization 
  
 2,180
 
 
 
 2,180
Net income 
  
 
 19,406
 
 
 19,406
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (310)  
 
 310
 
 
 310
September 30, 2018 $3,456
  $219
 $447,013
 $24,079
 $(2,951) $110
 $468,470






















The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

ERA GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in thousands)
ERA GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in thousands)
ERA GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in thousands)
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
2019 20182020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income (loss)$(3,270) $19,406
Net loss$(7,289) $(6,085)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization28,282
 30,011
9,507
 9,450
Share-based compensation2,733
 2,180
698
 807
Bad debt expense, net41
 
Interest income(227) (614)(112) (157)
Non-cash penalty and interest expenses
 607
Gains on asset dispositions, net(562) (2,269)
Loss on asset dispositions, net34
 124
Debt discount amortization203
 188
72
 67
Amortization of deferred financing costs722
 1,173
246
 239
Loss on sale of investments569
 
Foreign currency losses, net592
 1,097
1,648
 126
Losses (gains) on debt extinguishment, net13
 (175)
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense(2,887) 1,541
(1,809) (3,533)
Equity earnings, net of tax(9,935) (1,577)
 975
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Decrease (increase) in receivables176
 (2,390)
(Increase) decrease in receivables(1,440) 493
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets(726) 393
(743) (452)
Increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities4,121
 781
Net cash provided by operating activities19,845
 50,352
Decrease (increase) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities(2,944) 581
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities(2,132) 2,635
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Purchases of property and equipment(5,168) (7,686)(400) (1,312)
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment9,252
 29,520
Purchase of investments(5,000) 

 (5,000)
Proceeds from sale of investments4,430
 
Dividends received from equity investees
 1,000
Proceeds from sale of equity investees, net34,712
 
Principal payments on notes due from equity investees2,334
 401

 2,334
Principal payments on third party notes receivable5,340
 620
55
 104
Net cash provided by investing activities45,900
 23,855
Net cash used in investing activities(345) (3,874)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Long-term debt issuance costs
 (1,295)
Payments on long-term debt(1,458) (42,562)(416) (542)
Extinguishment of long-term debt(740) 
Proceeds from share award plans1,077
 893

 590
Purchase of treasury shares(7,676) 
(561) (5)
Net cash used in financing activities(8,797) (42,964)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(977) 43
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents35
 (445)(394) 55
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash56,983
 30,798
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(3,848) (1,141)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period50,753
 16,833
117,366
 50,753
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$107,736

$47,631
$113,518

$49,612
Supplemental cash flow information:      
Cash paid for interest$6,690
 $7,867
$332
 $353
Interest capitalized during the period
 97
Interest, net of amounts capitalized$6,690
 $7,770
Cash paid for income taxes$1,255
 63
$2,300
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

ERA GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICY
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Era Group Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. Unless the context otherwise indicates, any reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the “Company” refers to Era Group Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, and any reference to “Era Group” refers to Era Group Inc. without its subsidiaries. The condensed consolidated financial information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and 20182019 has been prepared by the Company and has not been audited by its independent registered public accounting firm. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) have been made to fairly present the Company’s financial position as of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020, its results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and 20182019, its comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and 20182019, its changes in equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020, and 2018,2019, and its cash flows for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and 20182019. Results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the full year or any future periods.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States (“U.S.”) have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20182019.
Certain of the Company’s operations are subject to seasonal factors. Operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico are often at their highest levels from April to September, as daylight hours increase, and are at their lowest levels from December through February, as daylight hours decrease.
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) caused a significant decrease in oil and natural gas prices resulting from oversupply and demand weakness and also caused significant disruptions and volatility in the global marketplace towards the end the first quarter of 2020.  These conditions continued through April 2020 and are expected to continue for at least the near future.  These conditions were initially exacerbated by decisions by large oil producing countries that have now been altered, but the resolution has not led to a meaningful increase in oil and gas prices.  While the decline in oil and natural gas prices did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition during the three months ended March 31, 2020, a sustained environment of depressed prices could have a material impact on its business and its liquidity. 
Basis of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Era Group Inc., its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and entities that meet the criteria of VIEs of which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Aeróleo Taxi Aereo S/Avariable interest entities (“Aeróleo”VIEs”) is a VIE of which the Company is the primary beneficiary. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
Reclassification. Certain amounts reported for prior periods in the consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current period’s presentation.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information. The following table sets forth the Company’s reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (in thousands):
 September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Cash and cash equivalents$107,736
 $50,753
 $47,631
 $13,583
Restricted cash (1)

 
 
 3,250
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows$107,736
 $50,753
 $47,631
 $16,833
(1) Restricted cash represents amounts deposited in escrow accounts at the end of each period. Escrow deposits are shown as a separate line item in the consolidated balance sheet.
Revenue Recognition. The Company recognizes revenues for flight services and emergency response services with the passing of each day as the Company has the right to consideration from its customers in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the Company’s customer of the performance completed to date. Therefore, the Company has elected to exercise the right to invoice practical expedient in its adoption of ASC 606. The right to invoice represents a method for recognizing revenue over time using the output measure of “value to the customer” which is an objective measure of an entity’s performance in a contract. The Company typically invoices its customers on a monthly basis for revenues earned during the prior month with payment terms of 30 days. The Company’s customer arrangements do not contain any significant financing component for its customers.
Trade Receivables.Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL). Customers are primarily international, independent and major integrated exploration, development and production companies, third party helicopter operators and the U.S. government. The Company designates trade receivables as a single pool of assets based on its short-term nature, similar customer base and risk characteristics. Customers are typically granted credit on a short-term basis, and related credit risks are considered minimal. The Company routinely reviews itsconducts periodic quantitative and qualitative analysis on historic customer payment trends, customer credit ratings and foreseeable economic conditions. Historically, losses on trade receivables have been immaterial and makes provisionsuncorrelated to each other. Based on these circumstances, the Company decides if additional reserve amounts are needed against the trade receivables asset pool, on a case by case basis. Trade receivables are deemed uncollectible and removed from accounts receivable and the allowance for probable doubtful accounts; however, those provisions are estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and those differences may be material.accounts when collection efforts have been exhausted. As of as of March 31, 2020, the Company did not reserve any additional amounts for CECL.

Leases. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception or during modification or renewal of an existing lease. Operating leases are maintained for a number of fixed assets including land, hangars, buildings, fuel tanks and tower sites. The right-of-use assets associated with these leases are reflected under long-term assets; the current portion of the long-term payables are reflected under other current liabilities; and the payables on lease agreements past one year are recorded as long-term liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. For those contracts with terms of twelve months or less, the lease expense

is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and recorded in operating expenses on the consolidated statement of operations.  As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date is used to determine the present value of future payments. Most of the Company’s lease agreements allow the option of renewal or extension, which are considered a part of the lease term. When it is reasonably certain that a lease will be extended, this is incorporated into the calculations.
New Accounting Standards - Adopted. In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“ FASB”) issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases” (ASU No. 2016-02), which establishes comprehensive accounting and financial reporting requirements for leasing arrangements.  This ASU supersedes the existing requirements in FASB ASC Topic 840, “Leases,” and requires lessees to recognize substantially all lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet.  The provisions of ASU No. 2016-02 also modify the definition of a lease and outline requirements for recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leasing arrangements by both lessees and lessors.  This ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption of the standard is permitted.  In July 2018, the ASU No. 2016-02 was further amended by the provisions of ASU No. 2018-11, “Targeted Improvements” to Topic 842 whereby the FASB decided to provide an alternate transition method by allowing entities to initially apply the new leases standard at the adoption date (such as January 1, 2019, for calendar year-end public business entities) and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption consistent with preparers’ requests. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02, as amended, effective January 1, 2019, using the current-period adjustment method and has recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in that period. The Company has elected an optional practical expedient to retain its current classification of leases, and as a result, the initial impact of adopting this new standard has not been material to its consolidated financial statements. The cumulative effect of the adoption on retained earrings is less than $0.1 million. Additionally, the Company elected not to bifurcate and separately account for non lease components contained in a single contract. See note 4 - Leases for additional information related to the Company’s operating leases.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software” (Subtopic 350-40), providing guidance addressing a customer's accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement (“CCA”) that is considered a service contract. Under the new guidance, implementation costs for a CCA are evaluated for capitalization using the same approach as implementation costs associated with internal-use software and should be expensed over the term of the hosting arrangement, which includes any reasonably certain renewal periods. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 for calendar year-end public business entities. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period. The Company will not take possession of implemented software and will rely on vendors to host the software, thus determining the cloud computing arrangements are service contracts. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13, effective January 1, 2019, and has appropriately accounted for the implementation costs of the cloud computing arrangements entered into in the first half of 2019. The adoption of ASU-2018-15 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
New Accounting Standards - Not Yet Adopted. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (ASU No. 2016-13), which sets forth the current expected credit loss model, a new forward-looking impairment model for certain financial instruments based on expected losses rather than incurred losses.  The ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and early adoption of the standard iswas permitted.  Entities arewere required to adopt ASU No. 2016-13 using a modified retrospective approach, subject to certain limited exceptions.  The Company is currentlyUpon evaluating the potential impact of the adoption of this ASU, the Company concluded that no additional reserves were necessary as historical losses were immaterial, and, based on the qualitative and quantitative analysis performed in accordance with ASC 326 requirements, the Company determined there was no reasonable expectation of credit losses associated with the Company’s trade receivables in the foreseeable future. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13 effective January 1, 2020, and such adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurements” (ASU No. 2018-13, update to topic ASC-820), providing guidance for the changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period, and the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. For certain unobservable inputs, an entity may disclose other quantitative information (such as the median or arithmetic average) in lieu of the weighted average if the entity determines that other quantitative information would be a more reasonable and rational method to reflect the distribution of unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. The Company adopted ASU No. 2018-13 willeffective January 1, 2020, and such adoption did not have an impact on its consolidated financial statements.
New Accounting Standards - Not Yet Adopted. In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-01, “Investments-Equity Securities” Topic 321, “Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures” Topic 323 and “Derivatives and Hedging” Topic 815 (ASU No. 2020-01) as an update to ASU No. 2016-01 “Financial Instruments-Overall”, further clarifying the interaction between the accounting for equity securities, equity method investments, and certain derivative instruments. This ASU clarifies that a company should consider observable transactions that require a company to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting under Topic 323, for the purposes of applying the measurement alternative in accordance with Topic 321 immediately before applying or upon discontinuing the equity method. With this update, the FASB aims to clarify that, when determining the accounting for certain forward contracts and purchase options a company should now consider, whether upon settlement or exercise, if the underlying securities would be accounted for under the equity method or fair value option. The FASB expects this ASU to reduce diversity in practice and increase comparability of the accounting for these interactions. This ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019.2020. The Company hasis evaluating the potential impact of adopting this ASU but does not adopted ASU No. 2018-13 and believesexpect such adoption will notto have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

2.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The fair value of an asset or liability is the price that would be received to sell an asset or transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company utilizes a fair value hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value and defines three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, or inputs derived from observable market data. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
As of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the Company did not have any assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
The estimated fair values of the Company’s other financial assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 20182019 were as follows (in thousands):
Carrying
Amount
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Carrying
Amount
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
September 30, 2019       
March 31, 2020       
LIABILITIES              
Long-term debt, including current portion$160,576
 $
 $168,920
 $
$159,905
 $
 $155,120
 $
              
December 31, 2018       
December 31, 2019       
LIABILITIES              
Long-term debt, including current portion$162,275
 $
 $159,367
 $
$160,149
 $
 $166,691
 $

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value. The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on estimated current rates for similar types of arrangements. Considerable judgment was required in developing certain of the estimates of fair value, and, accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in a current market exchange.
Investments. During the first quarter ofIn 2019, the Company purchased $5.0 million of corporate securities. This investment was recorded on the balance sheet under other current assets as its stated maturity date was within a year. During the three months ended June 30,securities and later in 2019, the Company sold these corporate securities for cash proceeds of $4.4 million resulting in a net loss of $0.6 million.
3.ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
Capital Expenditures. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, capital expenditures were $5.2$0.4 million and consisted primarily of helicopter spare helicopter parts and leasehold improvements.parts. During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not0t capitalize any interest. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company capitalized interest of $0.1 million. As of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, construction in progress, which is a component of property and equipment, included capitalized interest of $0.7 million. A summary of changes to the Company’s operating helicopter fleet is as follows:
Equipment Additions - During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not0t place any helicopters into service. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company placed one S92 heavy helicopter into service. The Company places helicopters in service once completion work has been finalized and the helicopters are ready for use.
Equipment Dispositions - During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company solddid 0t sell or otherwise disposeddispose of three helicopters, two hangar facilities, and related property and equipment for cash proceeds of $9.3 million.any material assets. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2020, the Company sold or otherwise disposed of twenty helicopters, two operating facilities,parted out 1 light-twin helicopter, and related propertythose parts are now available to repair and equipment for cash proceeds of $29.5 million and receivables of $14.3 million.maintain other helicopters.

4.LEASES
The Company leases land, hangars, buildings, fuel tanks and tower sites under operating lease agreements. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception, and many of these leases offer an option for renewal or extension. The adoption of ASC 842 allows the Company to retain its current classification of leases, and the optional practical expedience rule has allowed the use of the current-period adjustment method to recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the current period rather than the restatement of prior year lease amounts. The majority of the bases from which the Company operates are leased, with current remaining terms between one and sixtyfifty-nine years. The lease expense on those contracts with initial terms of twelve months or less are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company does not currently maintain any finance leases and has only operating lease agreements.
The Company’s maturity analysis of lease payments under operating leases that had a remaining term in excess of one year as of December 31, 2018 was as follows (in thousands):
  Minimum Payments
2019 $1,573
2020 1,530
2021 987
2022 562
2023 495
Years subsequent to 2023 7,952
Total future minimum lease payments $13,099
The Company’s maturity analysis of lease payments under operating leases that have a remaining term in excess of one year as of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 was as follows (in thousands):
  Minimum Payments
2020 $1,657
2021 1,715
2022 1,234
2023 1,186
2024 987
Years subsequent to 2024 8,498
Total future minimum lease payments 15,277
Less: imputed interest 6,452
Present value of lease liabilities $8,825

  Minimum Payments
2019 $547
2020 2,369
2021 1,758
2022 1,334
2023 1,298
Years subsequent to 2023 9,358
Total future minimum lease payments 16,664
Less: imputed interest 6,676
Present value of lease liabilities $9,988

During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized $1.3$1.0 million and $2.9$0.9 million of operating lease expense, respectively. Included in these amounts was $0.7$0.4 million and $1.2$0.3 million for contracts with remaining terms of less than one year for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Reported balances:  
Other current liabilities $1,822
Long-term lease liabilities 8,166
Total operating lease liabilities $9,988
As of September 30, 2019, otherSupplemental balance sheet information related to these leases wasas of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows (in thousands):
  March 31,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Operating lease right-of-use asset��$8,672
 $9,468
Other current liabilities $1,722
 $1,773
Long-term lease liabilities 7,103
 7,815
Total operating lease liabilities $8,825

$9,588

Other information related to these leases as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:
  March 31,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Weighted average remaining lease term 17 years
 16 years
Weighted average discount rate 6.15% 6.11%

Weighted average remaining lease term15 years
Weighted average discount rate6.09%
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 (in thousands)$ 1,570

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities was $0.6 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The Company generates revenues as a lessor from its dry-leasing line of service that require a fixed monthly fee for the customer’s right to use the helicopter and, where applicable, additional charges as compensation for any support the Company may provide to the customer. Revenues from dry-leasing contracts are shown on the face of the statement of operations.
In 2018, the Company disposed of six6 H225 heavy helicopters through sales-type leases. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recognized interest income on these leases of $0.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively. During the three months ended September 30,In 2019, the Company completed the final sale of two2 of these helicopters and received cash proceeds of $5.0 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recognized $0.3 million of interest income on the remaining leases. As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Company had remaining receivables of $13.6$13.4 million, all of which $9.8 million is due within a year andin 2020. These amounts are included in other receivables on the remainingconsolidated balance of $3.8 million is due within two years.sheet.
5.
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
Aeróleo. The Company acquired a 50% economic and 20% voting interest in Aeróleo in 2011. As a result of liquidity issues experienced by Aeróleo, it is unable to adequately finance its activities without additional financial support from the Company, making it a VIE. The Company has the ability to direct the activities that most significantly affect Aeróleo’s financial performance, making the Company the primary beneficiary. As a result, the Company consolidates Aeróleo’s financial results.
The Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 include assets of Aeróleo totaling $14.2 million and $11.9 million, respectively. The distribution of these assets to Era Group and its subsidiaries other than Aeróleo is subject to restrictions. The Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 include liabilities of Aeróleo of $5.9 million and $4.5 million, respectively. The creditors for such liabilities do not have recourse to Era Group or its subsidiaries other than Aeróleo.
In the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company exercised its contractual call option to purchase the remaining 50% economic interest and 20% voting interest from the Company’s partner in Aeróleo. The amount paid to effect this purchase was not material.
6.
INCOME TAXES
During the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, the Company recorded an income tax expensebenefit of $0.5$0.8 million and $7.9$1.6 million, respectively, resulting in an effective tax rate of (33.4)%10.2% and 20.3%23.7%, respectively.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $0.3 million and $4.5 million, respectively, resulting in an effective tax rate of (2.5)% and 20.3%, respectively.
The effective tax rate for 2019 is impacted by the gain on the sale of the Company’s Dart Holding Company Ltd. (“Dart”) joint venture. The Company recorded pre-tax losses for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, but, due to the sale of Dart, the Company recorded an income tax expense for the period.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, there were no new uncertain tax positions identified. The Company’s 2015 federal income tax return examination has concluded with no adjustments.
Amounts accrued for interest and penalties associated with unrecognized income tax benefits are included in other expense on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the gross amount of liability for accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits was less than $0.1 million.
On March 27, 2020, Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ("CARES") Act to provide certain relief as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”). The Company is currently evaluating all aspects of the legislation for potential impacts on its financial statements.
On January 23, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement to merge (the “Merger”) with Bristow Group, Inc. (“Bristow”). The Merger is intended to qualify as a tax free ‘‘reorganization’’ within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"). Transaction costs associated with the reorganization have been estimated for the three months ended March 31, 2020, and will be capitalized into the basis of the stock acquired upon execution of the Merger.

7.6.LONG-TERM DEBT
The Company’s borrowings as of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 20182019 were as follows (in thousands):
  March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
7.750% Senior Notes (excluding unamortized discount) $144,088
 $144,088
Senior secured revolving credit facility 
 
Promissory notes 17,901
 18,317
Total principal balance on borrowings 161,989
 162,405
Portion due within one year (17,901) (18,317)
Unamortized debt issuance costs (1,219) (1,320)
Unamortized discount, net (865) (936)
Long-term debt $142,004
 $141,832

  September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
7.750% Senior Notes (excluding unamortized discount) $144,088
 $144,828
Senior secured revolving credit facility 
 
Promissory notes 18,732
 19,980
Other 182
 395
Total principal balance on borrowings 163,002
 165,203
Portion due within one year (1,845) (2,058)
Unamortized debt issuance costs (1,419) (1,712)
Unamortized discount, net (1,007) (1,216)
Long-term debt $158,731
 $160,217
7.750% Senior Notes. On December 7, 2012, Era Group issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.750% senior unsecured notes due December 15, 2022 (the “7.750% Senior Notes”) and received net proceeds of $191.9 million. Interest on the 7.750% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15th and December 15th of each year.
In June 2019, the Company repurchased $0.7 million of the 7.750% Senior Notes at par for total cash of $0.7 million, including accrued interest of less than $0.1 million, and recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of less than $0.1 million.
Revolving Credit Facility. On March 31, 2014, Era Group entered into the amended and restated senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility”). On March 7, 2018, Era Group entered into a Consent and Amendment No. 4 to the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility Agreement (the “Amendment No. 4” and the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility, as amended by Amendment No. 4, is referred to herein as the “Revolving Credit Facility”) that, among other things, (a) reduced the aggregate principal amount of revolving loan commitments from $200.0 million to $125.0 million, (b) extended the agreement’s maturity until March 31, 2021, (c) revised the definition of EBITDA to permit an add-back for certain litigation expenses related to the H225 helicopters, and (d) adjusted the maintenance covenant requirements to maintain an interest coverage ratio of not less than 1.75:1.00 and a senior secured leverage ratio of not more than 3.25:1.00.
The Revolving Credit Facility provides Era Group with the ability to borrow up to $125.0 million, with a sub-limit of up to $50.0 million for letters of credit, and matures in March 2021. Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent and the agreement by the lenders, the Revolving Credit Facility includes an “accordion” feature which, if exercised, will increase total commitments by up to $50.0 million.
Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at Era Group’s election, either a base rate or LIBOR, each as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility, plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin is based on the Company’s ratio of funded debt to EBITDA, as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility, and ranges from 1.25% to 2.50% on the base rate margin and 2.25% to 3.50% on the LIBOR margin. The applicable margin as of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 was 2.25%1.50% on the base rate margin and 3.25%2.50% on the LIBOR margin. In addition, the Company is required to pay a quarterly commitment fee based on the unfunded portion of the committed amount at a rate based on the Company’s ratio of funded debt to EBITDA, as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility, that ranges from 0.375% to 0.500%. As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the commitment fee was 0.500%0.375%.
The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are secured by a portion of the Company’s helicopter fleet and the Company’s other tangible and intangible assets and are guaranteed by Era Group’s wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries. The Revolving Credit Facility contains various restrictive covenants including an interest coverage ratio, a senior secured leverage ratio and an asset coverage ratio, each as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility, as well as other customary covenants including certain restrictions on the Company’s ability to enter into certain transactions, including those that could result in the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, the making of loans, guarantees or investments, sales of assets, payments of dividends or repurchases of capital stock, and entering into transactions with affiliates.
As of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020, Era Group had no0 outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and issued letters of credit of $0.7 million. In connection with Amendment No. 4 entered into in 2018, the Company wrote off previously incurred debt issuance costs of $0.4 million and incurred additional debt issuance costs of $1.3 million. Such costs are included

in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and are amortized to interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations over the life of the Revolving Credit Facility.
Aeróleo Debt. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company did not enter into any new debt arrangements in Brazil.
During 2017, the Company settled certain tax disputes in Brazil under the Tax Regularization Settlement Special Program (known as Programa Especial de Regularização Tributária or “PERT”) and has agreed to make installment payments on the amounts due to the applicable taxing authorities. The installments are payable in Brazilian reals and bear interest at a rate equal to the overnight rate as published by the Central Bank of Brazil. Such amounts are included in other debt in the table above. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company made scheduled payments of $0.2 million.
Promissory Notes. During each of the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, the Company made scheduled payments on other long-term debt of $1.2$0.4 million. The notes require monthly principal and interest payments of $0.1 million with a final payment of $16.8 million, due upon maturity in December 2020.
8.7.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Fleet. The Company’s unfunded capital commitments as of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 consisted primarily of agreements to purchase helicopters and totaled $78.2$79.6 million, which is payable beginning in 2020 through 2021. The Company also had $1.3 million of deposits paid on options not yet exercised. All of the Company’s capital commitments (inclusive of deposits paid on options not yet exercised) may be terminated without further liability other than aggregate liquidated damages of $2.1 million.
Included in these commitments are orders to purchase three3 AW189 heavy helicopters and five5 AW169 light twin helicopters. The AW189 helicopters are scheduled to be delivered in 2020 and 2021. Delivery dates for the AW169 helicopters
have yet to be determined. In addition, the Company had outstanding options to purchase up to ten10 additional AW189 helicopters. If these options are exercised, the helicopters would be scheduled for delivery in 2021 and 2022.
Brazilian Tax Disputes. In connection with its ownership of Aeróleo and its operations in Brazil, the Company has several ongoing legal disputes related to the local, municipal and federal taxation requirements in Brazil, including assessments associated with the import and re-export of its helicopters in Brazil. The legal disputes are related to: (i) municipal tax assessments arising under the authorities in Rio de Janeiro (for the period between 2000 and 2005) and Macaé (for the period between 2001 to 2006) (collectively, the “Municipal Tax Disputes”); (ii) social security contributions that one of its customers was required to remit from 1995 to 1998; (iii) penalties assessed due to its alleged failure to comply with certain deadlines related to the helicopters the Company imports and exports in and out of Brazil; and (iv) fines sought by taxing authorities in Brazil related to its use of certain tax credits used to offset certain social tax liabilities (collectively, the “Tax Disputes”).
The aggregate amount at issue for the Tax Disputes is $13.3$10.9 million. The Municipal Tax Disputes are the largest contributor to the total amount being sought from Aeróleo, with approximately $9.9$8.3 million at issue.
In addition to the foregoing Tax Disputes (and unrelated thereto), Aeróleo is engaged in two additional civil litigation matters relating to: (i) a dispute with its former tax consultant who has alleged that $0.5$0.7 million is due and payable as a contingency fee related to execution of certain tax strategies; and (ii) a fatal accident that occurred in 1983 that was previously settled with the plaintiffs’ in the U.S. (the “Civil Disputes”). With respect to the fatal accident, the plaintiffs are seeking to collect additional amounts in Brazil despite the previous settlement agreed upon by the parties in the U.S.
The Company continues to evaluate and assess various legal strategies for each of the Tax Disputes and the Civil Disputes. As is customary for certain legal matters in Brazil, Aeróleo has already deposited amounts as security into an escrow account to pursue further legal appeals in several of the Tax Disputes and the Civil Disputes. As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Company has deposited $5.1$3.9 million into escrow accounts controlled by the court with respect to the Tax Disputes and the Civil Disputes, and the Company has fully reserved such amounts subject to final determination and the judicial release of such escrow deposits. These estimates are based on its assessment of the nature of these matters, their progress toward resolution, the advice of legal counsel and outside experts as well as management’s intentions and experience. Aeróleo plans to defend the cases vigorously. As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, it is not possible to determine the outcome of the Tax Disputes or the Civil Disputes, but the Company does not expect that an outcome would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial position or results of operations.
General Litigation and Disputes
In the normal course of business, the Company is involved in various litigation matters including, among other things, claims by third parties for alleged property damages and personal injuries. In addition, from time to time, the Company is involved in tax and other disputes with various government agencies. Management has used estimates in determining the Company’s potential exposure to these matters and has recorded reserves in its financial statements related thereto as appropriate. It is possible that a change in its estimates related to these exposures could occur, but the Company does not expect such changes in estimated costs would have a material effect on its business, consolidated financial position or results of operations.

9.8.
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Basic earnings per common share of the Company are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding during the relevant periods. Diluted earnings per common share of the Company are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding plus the effect of potentially dilutive securities through the application of the if-converted method and/or treasury method. Dilutive securities for this purpose assume all common shares have been issued and outstanding during the relevant periods pursuant to the exercise of outstanding stock options.
Computations of basic and diluted earnings per common share of the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 were as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data):
  Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
  2020 2019
Net loss attributable to Era Group Inc. $(7,229) $(5,943)
Less: Net income attributable to participating securities 
 
Net loss attributable to fully vested common stock $(7,229) $(5,943)
     
Weighted average common shares outstanding:    
Basic 20,702,670
 21,323,312
Diluted(1)

 20,702,670
 21,323,312
     
Loss per common share, basic and diluted $(0.35) $(0.28)
  Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
  2019 2018 2019 2018
Net income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc. $(1,910) $31,289
 $(2,913) $19,716
Less: Net income attributable to participating securities 
 714
 
 425
Net income (loss) attributable to fully vested common stock $(1,910) $30,575
 $(2,913) $19,291
         
Weighted average common shares outstanding:        
Basic 20,625,408
 21,215,576
 21,129,722
 21,139,212
Diluted(1)

 20,629,328
 21,239,189
 21,131,029
 21,156,466
         
Income (loss) per common share, basic and diluted $(0.09) $1.44
 $(0.14) $0.91
____________________
(1)Excludes weighted average common shares of 207,532 and 224,769203,612 for each of the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, respectively, and 204,919 and 223,921 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, for certain share awards as the effect of their inclusion would have been antidilutive.

Share Repurchases. On August 14, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a share repurchase program authorizing up to $25.0 million of share repurchases. The shareOn January 23, 2020, this program was suspended in connection with the entry into the merger agreement with Bristow.
In connection with the entry into the merger agreement with Bristow, the Board has authorized a special stock repurchase program has no expiration datethat would allow for the purchase of up to $10 million of its common stock from time to time and may be suspendedsubject to market conditions on the open market or discontinued at any time without notice.in privately negotiated transactions. The special repurchase program will end upon the mailing of the joint proxy statement/prospectus for the merger.
During the three months ended September 30, 2019,In April 2020, Era Group repurchased 188,553230,889 shares of common stock in open market transactions for gross consideration of $1.6$1.0 million, which is an average cost per share of $8.45. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Era Group repurchased 988,721 shares of common stock in open market transactions for gross consideration of $7.6 million, which is an average cost per share of $7.72.$4.14. As of September 30, 2019, $15.3May 1, 2020, $9.0 million remained ofauthorized under the $25.0$10.0 million share repurchase program.

10.9.REVENUES
The Company derives its revenues primarily from oil and gas flight services, emergency response services and leasing activities. Dry-leasing revenues are recognized in accordance with ASC 842. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.

The following table presents the Company’s operating revenues disaggregated by geographical region in which services are provided:
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
2019 2018 2019 20182020 2019
Operating revenues:          
U.S.$38,027
 $38,229
 $107,016
 $117,673
$38,992
 $34,214
International16,632
 13,665
 46,553
 43,443
14,988
 13,616
Total operating revenues$54,659
 $51,894
 $153,569
 $161,116
$53,980
 $47,830
The following table presents the Company’s total revenues earned by service line:
 Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 2020 2019
Revenues:   
Oil and gas flight services:   
U.S.$37,054
 $32,466
International13,281
 13,616
Total oil and gas50,335
 46,082
Emergency response services3,645
 1,748
Total operating revenues$53,980
 $47,830
Dry-leasing revenues:   
U.S.190
 451
International2,886
 3,012
Total revenues$57,056
 $51,293
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Revenues:       
Oil and gas flight services:       
U.S.$36,226
 $35,473
 $101,850
 $109,778
International14,740
 13,665
 42,855
 43,443
Total oil and gas50,966
 49,138
 144,705
 153,221
Emergency response services3,693
 2,756
 8,864
 7,895
Total operating revenues$54,659
 $51,894
 $153,569
 $161,116
Dry-leasing revenues:       
U.S.610
 1,142
 2,055
 2,984
International3,640
 1,574
 10,058
 5,560
Total revenues$58,909
 $54,610
 $165,682
 $169,660

The Company determines revenue recognition by applying the following steps:
1.Identify the contract with a customer;
2.Identify the performance obligations in the contract;
3.Determine the transaction price;
4.Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations; and
5.Recognize revenue as the performance obligations are satisfied.
The Company earns the majority of its revenue through master service agreements or subscription agreements, which typically include a fixed monthly or daily fee, incremental fees based on hours flown and fees for ancillary items such as fuel, security, charter services, etc. The Company’s arrangements to serve its customers represent a promise to stand ready to provide services at the customer’s discretion.
The Company recognizes revenue for flight services and emergency response services with the passing of each day as the Company has the right to consideration from its customers in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of performance completed to date. The Company typically invoices customers on a monthly basis for revenues earned during the prior month, with payment terms of 30 days. The Company’s customer arrangements do not contain any significant financing component for customers. Amounts for taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are reported on a net basis.

11.10.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company purchased products and services from its Dart Holding Company Ltd. (“Dart”) joint venture totaling $0.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The Company purchased products and services from Dart totaling $0.4 million and $1.7 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. The Company also had a note receivable from Dart, which had a balance of $2.3 million as of December 31, 2018. The note was paid in full during the first quarter of 2019. Purchases from Dart are included in operating expenses on the consolidated statements of income, and the note receivable was included in equity investments and advances on the consolidated balance sheets.
During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2019, the Company in conjunction with its 50% joint venture partner entered into an agreement to sell Dart. The transaction closed on April 1, 2019, for gross proceeds of $38.0 million, including payment of the note receivable in March 2019, and net gains of $10.9 million.
During each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company incurred fees of less than $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, for simulator services from its Era Training Center, LLC (“ETC”) joint venture, and during each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company provided helicopter, management and other services to ETC of approximately $0.1 million. Revenues from ETC were recorded in operating revenues, and expenses incurred were recorded in operating expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. ETC was dissolved in the third quarter of 2018.
12.11.
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Restricted Stock Awards. The number of shares and weighted average grant price of restricted stock awards during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 were as follows:
 Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Price
Non-vested as of December 31, 2019626,399
 $10.31
Restricted stock awards granted:   
Non-employee directors40,430
 $7.54
Employees513,685
 $7.54
Vested(282,263) $10.44
Non-vested as of March 31, 2020898,251
 $8.56
 Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Price
Non-vested as of December 31, 2018513,766
 $10.28
Restricted stock awards granted:   
Non-employee directors34,488
 $10.35
Employees361,056
 $10.35
Vested(270,997) $10.36
Forfeited
 $
Non-vested as of September 30, 2019638,313
 $10.29

The total fair value of shares vested during each of the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, determined using the closing price on the grant date, was $2.8 million.$2.9 million and $2.5 million, respectively.
Stock Options. The Company did not0t grant any stock options during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). During In the nine months ended September 30, 2019,first quarter of 2020, the Company, issued 120,754 shares underin connection with its entry into a definitive agreement to merge with Bristow, suspended the ESPP. As of September 30, 2019, 101,624 shares remain available for issuance under the ESPP.
Total share-based compensation expense, which includes stock options, restricted stock and the ESPP, was $2.7$0.7 million and $2.2$0.8 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and 20182019, respectively.
13.12.
GUARANTORS OF SECURITIES
Era Group’s payment obligations under the 7.750% Senior Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed by all of its existing 100% owned U.S. subsidiaries that guarantee the Revolving Credit Facility and any future U.S. subsidiaries that guarantee the Revolving Credit Facility or other material indebtedness Era Group may incur in the future (the “Guarantors”). All the Guarantors currently guarantee the Revolving Credit Facility, and the guarantees of the Guarantors are full and unconditional and joint and several.
As a result of the agreement by the Guarantors to guarantee the 7.750% Senior Notes, the Company presents the following condensed consolidating balance sheets and statements of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for Era Group (“Parent”), the Guarantors and the Company’s other subsidiaries (“Non-guarantors”). These statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes of the Company.

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020
Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations ConsolidatedParent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
(in thousands, except share data)(in thousands, except share data)
ASSETS                  
Current assets:                  
Cash and cash equivalents$105,639
 $
 $2,097
 $
 $107,736
$111,654
 $
 $1,864
 $
 $113,518
Receivables:                  
Trade, operating, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $176
 24,779
 6,533
 
 31,312
Trade, operating, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
 28,738
 5,364
 
 34,102
Trade, dry-leasing
 5,864
 
 
 5,864

 5,754
 
 
 5,754
Tax receivable
 10
 2,695
 
 2,705

 2
 2,157
 
 2,159
Other
 11,305
 262
 
 11,567

 14,594
 412
 
 15,006
Inventories, net
 20,784
 42
 
 20,826

 19,927
 14
 
 19,941
Prepaid expenses565
 2,046
 240
 
 2,851
991
 2,108
 313
 
 3,412
Total current assets106,204
 64,788
 11,869
 
 182,861
112,645
 71,123
 10,124
 
 193,892
Property and equipment
 884,816
 16,764
 
 901,580

 876,767
 16,818
 
 893,585
Accumulated depreciation
 (330,543) (4,187) 
 (334,730)
 (340,873) (4,584) 
 (345,457)
Property and equipment, net
 554,273
 12,577
 
 566,850

 535,894
 12,234
 
 548,128
Operating lease right-of-use
 8,095
 1,812
 
 9,907

 7,526
 1,146
 
 8,672
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries183,226
 
 
 (183,226) 
189,347
 
 
 (189,347) 
Intangible assets
 
 1,094
 
 1,094

 
 92
 
 92
Deferred income taxes12,774
 
 
 (12,774) 
11,711
 
 
 (11,711) 
Intercompany receivables294,405
 
 47
 (294,452) 
285,926
 
 
 (285,926) 
Other assets815
 5,145
 403
 
 6,363
524
 873
 329
 
 1,726
Total assets$597,424
 $632,301
 $27,802
 $(490,452) $767,075
$600,153
 $615,416
 $23,925
 $(486,984) $752,510
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                  
Current liabilities:                  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$134
 $10,247
 $1,559
 $
 $11,940
$1,239
 $10,078
 $1,158
 $
 $12,475
Accrued wages and benefits32
 7,216
 1,712
 
 8,960
625
 4,767
 1,173
 
 6,565
Accrued interest3,261
 60
 
 
 3,321
3,259
 50
 
 
 3,309
Accrued income taxes2,922
 10
 13
 
 2,945
2,273
 
 24
 
 2,297
Accrued other taxes
 1,693
 293
 
 1,986

 1,201
 338
 
 1,539
Accrued contingencies
 
 548
 
 548

 
 701
 
 701
Current portion of long-term debt
 1,663
 182
 
 1,845

 17,901
 
 
 17,901
Other current liabilities885
 1,585
 381
 
 2,851
1,126
 1,904
 280
 
 3,310
Total current liabilities7,234
 22,474
 4,688
 
 34,396
8,522
 35,901
 3,674
 
 48,097
Long-term debt133,662
 25,069
 
 
 158,731
142,004
 
 
 
 142,004
Deferred income taxes
 116,968
 1,246
 (12,774) 105,440

 112,788
 907
 (11,711) 101,984
Intercompany payables
 231,203
 63,271
 (294,474) 

 220,529
 65,417
 (285,946) 
Operating lease liabilities
 6,731
 1,435
 
 8,166

 6,219
 884
 
 7,103
Other liabilities
 850
 
 
 850
Deferred gains and other liabilities
 920
 
 
 920
Total liabilities140,896
 403,295
 70,640
 (307,248) 307,583
150,526
 376,357
 70,882
 (297,657) 300,108
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 3
 2,942
 
 2,945

 
 2,752
 
 2,752
Equity:                  
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 21,288,619 outstanding, exclusive of treasury shares224
 
 
 
 224
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 21,756,272 outstanding, exclusive of treasury shares230
 
 
 
 230
Additional paid-in capital451,104
 100,307
 4,561
 (104,869) 451,103
452,703
 100,306
 4,562
 (104,870) 452,701
Retained earnings15,352
 128,696
 (50,341) (78,335) 15,372
7,438
 138,753
 (54,271) (84,457) 7,463
Treasury shares, at cost, 1,149,820 shares(10,152) 
 
 
 (10,152)
Treasury shares, at cost, 1,236,282 shares(10,744) 
 
 
 (10,744)
Total equity456,528
 229,003
 (45,780) (183,204) 456,547
449,627
 239,059
 (49,709) (189,327) 449,650
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and stockholders’ equity$597,424
 $632,301
 $27,802
 $(490,452) $767,075
$600,153
 $615,416
 $23,925
 $(486,984) $752,510

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of December 31, 20182019
 Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
 (in thousands, except share data)
ASSETS         
Current assets:         
Cash and cash equivalents$114,965
 $
 $2,401
 $
 $117,366
Receivables:         
Trade, operating, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
 27,230
 5,500
 
 32,730
Trade, dry leasing
 5,234
 
 
��5,234
Tax receivables
 2
 2,858
 
 2,860
Other
 15,136
 285
 
 15,421
Inventories, net
 20,019
 47
 
 20,066
Prepaid expenses488
 1,480
 216
 
 2,184
Total current assets115,453
 69,101
 11,307
 
 195,861
Property and equipment
 878,281
 16,782
 
 895,063
Accumulated depreciation
 (333,788) (4,376) 
 (338,164)
Property and equipment, net
 544,493
 12,406
 
 556,899
Operating lease right-of-use
 7,694
 1,774
 
 9,468
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries190,142
 
 
 (190,142) 
Intangible assets
 
 96
 
 96
Deferred income taxes9,909
 
 
 (9,909) 
Intercompany receivables288,023
 
 
 (288,023) 
Other assets670
 1,082
 439
 
 2,191
Total assets$604,197
 $622,370
 $26,022
 $(488,074) $764,515
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY         
Current liabilities:         
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$405
 $10,937
 $1,581
 $
 $12,923
Accrued wages and benefits122
 9,065
 1,367
 
 10,554
Accrued interest468
 52
 
 
 520
Accrued income taxes3,595
 1
 16
 
 3,612
Accrued other taxes
 487
 450
 
 937
Accrued contingencies
 
 598
 
 598
Current portion of long-term debt
 18,317
 
 
 18,317
Other current liabilities1,053
 1,866
 396
 
 3,315
Total current liabilities5,643
 40,725
 4,408
 
 50,776
Long-term debt141,832
 
 
 
 141,832
Deferred income taxes
 112,795
 907
 (9,909) 103,793
Intercompany payables
 225,341
 62,702
 (288,043) 
Operating lease liabilities
 6,434
 1,381
 
 7,815
Deferred gains and other liabilities
 745
 
 
 745
Total liabilities147,475
 386,040
 69,398
 (297,952) 304,961
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 2,812
 
 2,812
Equity:         
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 21,285,613 outstanding, exclusive of treasury shares224
 
 
 
 224
Additional paid-in capital452,010
 100,307
 4,562
 (104,870) 452,009
Retained earnings14,671
 136,023
 (50,750) (85,252) 14,692
Treasury shares, at cost, 1,152,826 shares(10,183) 
 
 
 (10,183)
Total equity456,722
 236,330
 (46,188) (190,122) 456,742
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and stockholders’ equity$604,197
 $622,370
 $26,022
 $(488,074) $764,515

 Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
 (in thousands, except share data)
ASSETS         
Current assets:         
Cash and cash equivalents$48,396
 $
 $2,357
 $
 $50,753
Receivables:         
Trade, operating, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $261
 27,509
 5,797
 
 33,306
Trade, dry-leasing
 3,803
 
 
 3,803
Tax receivables
 6
 3,181
 
 3,187
Other
 1,949
 394
 
 2,343
Inventories, net
 20,633
 40
 
 20,673
Prepaid expenses398
 1,219
 190
 
 1,807
Total current assets48,794
 55,119
 11,959
 
 115,872
Property and equipment
 900,611
 16,550
 
 917,161
Accumulated depreciation
 (314,567) (3,400) 
 (317,967)
Net property and equipment
 586,044
 13,150
 
 599,194
Equity investments and advances
 27,112
 
 
 27,112
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries172,950
 
 
 (172,950) 
Intangible assets
 
 1,107
 
 1,107
Deferred income taxes9,904
 
 
 (9,904) 
Intercompany receivables366,541
 
 
 (366,541) 
Other assets1,251
 20,231
 96
 
 21,578
Total assets$599,440
 $688,506
 $26,312
 $(549,395) $764,863
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY         
Current liabilities:         
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$136
 $11,357
 $1,668
 $
 $13,161
Accrued wages and benefits43
 7,743
 1,481
 
 9,267
Accrued interest500
 69
 
 
 569
Accrued income taxes918
 6
 49
 
 973
Accrued other taxes
 768
 500
 
 1,268
Accrued contingencies
 
 630
 
 630
Current portion of long-term debt
 1,663
 395
 
 2,058
Other current liabilities647
 220
 11
 
 878
Total current liabilities2,244
 21,826
 4,734
 
 28,804
Long-term debt133,900
 26,317
 
 
 160,217
Deferred income taxes
 117,015
 1,245
 (9,903) 108,357
Intercompany payables
 310,727
 55,847
 (366,574) 
Other liabilities
 720
 27
 
 747
Total liabilities136,144
 476,605
 61,853
 (376,477) 298,125
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 3
 3,299
 
 3,302
Equity:         
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 21,765,404 shares outstanding, exclusive of treasury shares
219
 
 
 
 219
Additional paid-in capital447,299
 100,306
 4,562
 (104,869) 447,298
Retained earnings18,254
 111,482
 (43,402) (68,049) 18,285
Treasury shares, at cost, 156,737 shares(2,476) 
 
 
 (2,476)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
 110
 
 
 110
Total equity463,296
 211,898
 (38,840) (172,918) 463,436
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and stockholders’ equity$599,440
 $688,506
 $26,312
 $(549,395) $764,863



Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020
Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations ConsolidatedParent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Revenues$
 $53,633
 $14,681
 $(9,405) $58,909
$
 $51,918
 $12,150
 $(7,012) $57,056
Costs and expenses:                  
Operating
 32,926
 16,001
 (9,405) 39,522

 32,441
 13,077
 (7,012) 38,506
Administrative and general1,025
 7,177
 940
 
 9,142
4,583
 7,323
 839
 
 12,745
Depreciation
 9,100
 212
 
 9,312

 9,295
 212
 
 9,507
Total costs and expenses1,025
 49,203
 17,153
 (9,405) 57,976
4,583
 49,059
 14,128
 (7,012) 60,758
Gains on asset dispositions, net
 754
 
 
 754
Loss on asset dispositions, net
 (34) 
 
 (34)
Operating income (loss)(1,025) 5,184
 (2,472) 
 1,687
(4,583) 2,825
 (1,978) 
 (3,736)
Other income (expense):                  
Interest income492
 444
 20
 
 956
378
 337
 34
 
 749
Interest expense(3,263) (193) (8) 
 (3,464)(3,281) (158) 
 
 (3,439)
Foreign currency gains, net(81) (104) (533) 
 (718)
Foreign currency losses, net(24) (45) (1,635) 
 (1,704)
Other, net(4) 5
 (6) 
 (5)
 12
 (2) 
 10
Total other income (expense)(2,856) 152
 (527) 
 (3,231)(2,927) 146
 (1,603) 
 (4,384)
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity earnings(3,881) 5,336
 (2,999) 
 (1,544)(7,510) 2,971
 (3,581) 
 (8,120)
Income tax (benefit) expense(432) 947
 
 
 515
(1,072) 241
 
 
 (831)
Income (loss) before equity earnings(3,449) 4,389
 (2,999) 
 (2,059)(6,438) 2,730
 (3,581) 
 (7,289)
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries1,541
 
 
 (1,541) 
(795) 
 
 795
 
Net income (loss)(1,908) 4,389
 (2,999) (1,541) (2,059)(7,233) 2,730
 (3,581) 795
 (7,289)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
 
 149
 
 149

 
 60
 
 60
Net income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc.$(1,908) $4,389
 $(2,850) $(1,541) $(1,910)$(7,233) $2,730
 $(3,521) $795
 $(7,229)

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019
 Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
 (in thousands)
Revenues$
 $45,314
 $13,617
 $(7,638) $51,293
Costs and expenses:         
Operating
 30,049
 14,285
 (7,638) 36,696
Administrative and general1,242
 6,672
 961
 
 8,875
Depreciation
 9,197
 253
 
 9,450
Total costs and expenses1,242
 45,918
 15,499
 (7,638) 55,021
Loss on asset dispositions, net
 (124) 
 
 (124)
Operating loss(1,242) (728) (1,882) 
 (3,852)
Other income (expense):         
Interest income196
 504
 52
 
 752
Interest expense(3,241) (213) (7) 
 (3,461)
Foreign currency losses, net(40) (49) (37) 
 (126)
Other, net
 (1) (10) 
 (11)
Total other income (expense)(3,085) 241
 (2) 
 (2,846)
Loss before income taxes and equity earnings(4,327) (487) (1,884) 
 (6,698)
Income tax (benefit) expense336
 (1,924) 
 
 (1,588)
Income (loss) before equity earnings(4,663) 1,437
 (1,884) 
 (5,110)
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries(1,280) (975) 
 1,280
 (975)
Net income (loss)(5,943) 462
 (1,884) 1,280
 (6,085)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
 
 142
 
 142
Net income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc.$(5,943) $462
 $(1,742) $1,280
 $(5,943)

 Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
 (in thousands)
Revenues$
 $48,631
 $13,623
 $(7,644) $54,610
Costs and expenses:         
Operating
 29,888
 14,302
 (7,677) 36,513
Administrative and general901
 6,957
 979
 
 8,837
Depreciation
 9,316
 225
 
 9,541
Total costs and expenses901
 46,161
 15,506
 (7,677) 54,891
Losses on asset dispositions, net
 (148) 
 
 (148)
Litigation settlement proceeds42,000
 
 
 
 42,000
Operating income (loss) loss41,099
 2,322
 (1,883) 33
 41,571
Other income (expense):         
Interest income171
 448
 113
 
 732
Interest expense(3,330) (204) (15) 
 (3,549)
Foreign currency losses, net(10) (16) (68) 
 (94)
Other, net
 21
 (6) 
 15
Total other income (expense)(3,169) 249
 24
 
 (2,896)
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity earnings37,930
 2,571
 (1,859) 33
 38,675
Income tax expense3,928
 3,933
 
 
 7,861
Income (loss) before equity earnings34,002
 (1,362) (1,859) 33
 30,814
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries(2,747) 465
 
 2,747
 465
Net income (loss)31,255
 (897) (1,859) 2,780
 31,279
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
 
 10
 
 10
Net income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc.$31,255
 $(897) $(1,849) $2,780
 $31,289


Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
 Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
 (in thousands)
Revenues$
 $148,992
 $42,835
 $(26,145) $165,682
Costs and expenses:         
Operating
 94,977
 46,195
 (26,134) 115,038
Administrative and general4,009
 20,135
 2,768
 
 26,912
Depreciation
 27,572
 710
 
 28,282
Total costs and expenses4,009
 142,684
 49,673
 (26,134) 170,232
Gains on asset dispositions, net
 562
 
 
 562
Operating income (loss)(4,009) 6,870
 (6,838) (11) (3,988)
Other income (expense):         
Interest income1,135
 1,423
 84
 
 2,642
Interest expense(9,721) (614) (22) 
 (10,357)
Loss on sale of investments(569) 
 
 
 (569)
Foreign currency gains, net(93) 15
 (496) 
 (574)
Loss on debt extinguishment(13) 
 
 
 (13)
Other, net(20) 16
 (21) 
 (25)
Total other income (expense)(9,281) 840
 (455) 
 (8,896)
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity earnings(13,290) 7,710
 (7,293) (11) (12,884)
Income tax expense (benefit)(114) 435
 
 
 321
Income (loss) before equity earnings(13,176) 7,275
 (7,293) (11) (13,205)
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries10,275
 9,935
 
 (10,275) 9,935
Net income (loss)(2,901) 17,210
 (7,293) (10,286) (3,270)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
 
 357
 
 357
Net income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc.$(2,901) $17,210
 $(6,936) $(10,286) $(2,913)

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
 Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
 (in thousands)
Revenues$
 $148,512
 $42,252
 $(21,104) $169,660
Costs and expenses:         
Operating
 92,317
 43,325
 (21,137) 114,505
Administrative and general14,087
 18,182
 3,445
 
 35,714
Depreciation
 29,283
 728
 
 30,011
Total costs and expenses14,087
 139,782
 47,498
 (21,137) 180,230
Gains on asset dispositions, net
 2,269
 
 
 2,269
Litigation settlement proceeds42,000
 
 
 
 42,000
Operating income (loss)27,913
 10,999
 (5,246) 33
 33,699
Other income (expense):         
Interest income180
 878
 166
 
 1,224
Interest expense(10,925) (595) (126) 
 (11,646)
Foreign currency losses, net(66) (141) (888) 
 (1,095)
Gain on debt extinguishment
 
 175
 
 175
Other, net
 31
 (10) 
 21
Total other income (expense)(10,811) 173
 (683) 
 (11,321)
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity earnings17,102
 11,172
 (5,929) 33
 22,378
Income tax benefit1,075
 3,474
 
 
 4,549
Income (loss) before equity earnings16,027
 7,698
 (5,929) 33
 17,829
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries3,655
 1,577
 
 (3,655) 1,577
Net income (loss)19,682
 9,275
 (5,929) (3,622) 19,406
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
 
 310
 
 310
Net income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc.$19,682
 $9,275
 $(5,619) $(3,622) $19,716



Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020
Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations ConsolidatedParent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Net income (loss)$(1,908) $4,389
 $(2,999) $(1,541) $(2,059)$(7,233) $2,730
 $(3,581) $795
 $(7,289)
Comprehensive income (loss)(1,908) 4,389
 (2,999) (1,541) (2,059)(7,233) 2,730
 (3,581) 795
 (7,289)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
 
 149
 
 149

 
 60
 
 60
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc.$(1,908) $4,389
 $(2,850) $(1,541) $(1,910)$(7,233) $2,730
 $(3,521) $795
 $(7,229)


Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019
 Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
 (in thousands)
Net income (loss)$(5,943) $462
 $(1,884) $1,280
 $(6,085)
Comprehensive income (loss)(5,943) 462
 (1,884) 1,280
 (6,085)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
 
 142
 
 142
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc.$(5,943) $462
 $(1,742) $1,280
 $(5,943)

 Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
 (in thousands)
Net income (loss)$31,255
 $(897) $(1,859) $2,780
 $31,279
Comprehensive income (loss)31,255
 (897) (1,859) 2,780
 31,279
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
 
 10
 
 10
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc.$31,255
 $(897) $(1,849) $2,780
 $31,289



Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
 Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
 (in thousands)
Net income (loss)$(2,901) $17,210
 $(7,293) $(10,286) $(3,270)
Other comprehensive loss:         
Foreign currency translation adjustments
 (110) 
 
 (110)
Total other comprehensive loss
 (110) 
 
 (110)
Comprehensive income (loss)(2,901) 17,100
 (7,293) (10,286) (3,380)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
 
 357
 
 357
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc.$(2,901) $17,100
 $(6,936) $(10,286) $(3,023)

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
 Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
 (in thousands)
Net income (loss)$19,682
 $9,275
 $(5,929) $(3,622) $19,406
Other comprehensive loss:         
Foreign currency translation adjustments
 (5) 
 
 (5)
Total other comprehensive loss
 (5) 
 
 (5)
Comprehensive income (loss)19,682
 9,270
 (5,929) (3,622) 19,401
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
 
 310
 
 310
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc.$19,682
 $9,270
 $(5,619) $(3,622) $19,711


Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020
Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations ConsolidatedParent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$66,231
 $(46,413) $27
 $
 $19,845
$(2,752) $708
 $(88) $
 $(2,132)
Cash flows from investing activities:                  
Purchases of property and equipment
 (5,056) (112) 
 (5,168)
 (347) (53) 
 (400)
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment
 9,252
 
 
 9,252
Purchase of investments(5,000) 
 
 
 (5,000)
Proceeds from sale of investments
4,430
 
 
 
 4,430
Proceeds from sale of equity investees

 34,712
 
 
 34,712
Principal payments on notes due from equity investees
 2,334
 
 
 2,334
Principal payments on third party notes receivable
 5,340
 
 
 5,340

 55
 
 
 55
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(570) 46,582
 (112) 
 45,900
Net cash used in investing activities
 (292) (53) 
 (345)
Cash flows from financing activities:                  
Payments on long-term debt
 (1,246) (212) 
 (1,458)
 (416) 
 
 (416)
Extinguishment of long-term debt(740) 
 
 
 (740)
Proceeds from share award plans
 
 
 1,077
 1,077
Purchase of treasury shares(7,676) 
 
 
 (7,676)(561) 
 
 
 (561)
Borrowings and repayments of intercompany debt
 1,077
 
 (1,077) 
Net cash used in financing activities(8,416) (169) (212) 
 (8,797)(561) (416) 
 
 (977)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
 35
 
 35

 
 (394) 
 (394)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents57,245
 
 (262) 
 56,983
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(3,313) 
 (535) 
 (3,848)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period48,396
 
 2,357
 
 50,753
114,971
 
 2,395
 
 117,366
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$105,641
 $
 $2,095
 $
 $107,736
$111,658
 $
 $1,860
 $
 $113,518



Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019
 Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
 (in thousands)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$5,477
 $(1,386) $(1,456) $
 $2,635
Cash flows from investing activities:         
Purchases of property and equipment
 (1,221) (91) 
 (1,312)
Purchase of investments(5,000) 
 
 
 (5,000)
Principal payments on notes due from equity investees
 2,334
 
 
 2,334
Principal payments on third party notes receivable
 104
 
 
 104
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(5,000) 1,217
 (91) 
 (3,874)
Cash flows from financing activities:         
Payments on long-term debt
 (416) (126) 
 (542)
Proceeds from share award plans
 
 
 590
 590
Purchase of treasury shares
 
 
 (5) (5)
Borrowings and repayments of intercompany debt
 585
 
 (585) 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 169
 (126) 
 43
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
 55
 
 55
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash477
 
 (1,618) 
 (1,141)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period48,396
 
 2,357
 
 50,753
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$48,873
 $
 $739
 $
 $49,612

 Parent Guarantors Non-guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
 (in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities$35,550
 $13,319
 $1,483
 $
 $50,352
Cash flows from investing activities:         
Purchases of property and equipment
 (7,461) (225) 
 (7,686)
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment
 29,520
 
 
 29,520
Dividends received from equity investees
 1,000
 
 
 1,000
Principal payments on notes due from equity investees
 401
 
 
 401
Principal payments on third party notes receivable
 620
 
 
 620
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 24,080
 (225) 
 23,855
Cash flows from financing activities:         
Long-term debt issuance costs
 
 
 (1,295) (1,295)
Payments on long-term debt
 (1,247) (2,315) (39,000) (42,562)
Proceeds from share award plans
 
 
 893
 893
Borrowings and repayments of intercompany debt
 (39,402) 
 39,402
 
Net cash used in financing activities
 (40,649) (2,315) 
 (42,964)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
 (445) 
 (445)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents35,550
 (3,250) (1,502) 
 30,798
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period10,800
 3,250
 2,783
 
 16,833
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$46,350
 $
 $1,281
 $
 $47,631



ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and 20182019, included elsewhere herein, and with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements concerning management’s expectations, strategic objectives, business prospects, anticipated performance and financial condition and other similar matters involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements discussed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors include, among others:
risks related to the Company’s recently announced combination (the “Merger”) with Bristow Group Inc. (“Bristow”), including:
the ability of Bristow and the Company to obtain necessary shareholder approvals,
the ability to satisfy all necessary conditions on the anticipated closing timeline or at all,
the outcome of any legal proceedings, regulatory proceedings or enforcement matters that may be instituted relating to the Merger,
conditions imposed in order to obtain required regulatory approvals for the Merger,
the costs incurred to consummate the Merger,
the possibility that the expected synergies from the Merger will not be realized,
difficulties related to the integration of the two companies,
disruption from the anticipated Merger making it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees, regulators or suppliers, and
the diversion of management time and attention to the anticipated combination;
the Company’s dependence on, and the cyclical and volatile nature of, offshore oil and gas exploration, development and production activity, and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”) and general economic conditions and fluctuations in worldwide prices of, and demand for, oil and natural gas on such activity levels;levels, including instances of below-zero prices in oil futures and concerns of an excess of oil supply for a sustained period and limitations of storage capacity for such excess oil supply;
the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and supply decisions by Saudi Arabia and Russia have resulted in a decrease in the price of and demand for oil, which has caused, and may continue to cause, a decrease in the demand for the Company's services;
the Company’s reliance on a limited number of customers and the reduction of its customer base as a result of bankruptcies or consolidation;
risks that the Company’s customers reduce or cancel contracted services or tender processes or obtain comparable services through other forms of transportation;
the Company’s dependence on United States (“U.S.”) government agency contracts that are subject to budget appropriations;
cost savings initiatives implemented by the Company’s customers;
risks inherent in operating helicopters;
the Company’s ability to maintain an acceptable safety record and level of reliability;
the impact of increased U.S. and foreign government regulation and legislation, including potential government implemented moratoriums on drilling activities;
the impact of a grounding of all or a portion of the Company’s fleet for extended periods of time or indefinitely on the Company’s business, including its operations and ability to service customers, results of operations or financial condition and/or the market value of the affected helicopters;
the Company’s ability to successfully expand into other geographic and aviation service markets;
risks associated with political instability, governmental action, war, acts of terrorism and changes in the economic condition in any foreign country where the Company does business, which may result in expropriation, nationalization, confiscation or deprivation of the Company’s assets or result in claims of a force majeure situation;
the impact of declines in the global economy and financial markets;
the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates on the Company’s asset values and cost to purchase helicopters, spare parts and related services;
risks related to investing in new lines of aviation service without realizing the expected benefits;

risks of engaging in competitive processes or expending significant resources for strategic opportunities, with no guaranty of recoupment;
the Company’s reliance on a limited number of helicopter manufacturers and suppliers;
the Company’s ongoing need to replace aging helicopters;
the Company’s reliance on the secondary helicopter market to dispose of used helicopters and parts;
information technology related risks;
the impact of allocation of risk between the Company and its customers;
the liability, legal fees and costs in connection with providing emergency response services;
adverse weather conditions and seasonality;
risks associated with the Company’s debt structure;
the Company’s counterparty credit risk exposure;
the impact of operational and financial difficulties of the Company’s joint ventures and partners and the risks associated with identifying and securing joint venture partners when needed;
conflict with the other owners of the Company’s non-wholly owned subsidiaries and other equity investees;
adverse results of legal proceedings;
risks associated with significant increases in fuel costs;
the Company’s ability to obtain insurance coverage and the adequacy and availability of such coverage;

the possibility of labor problems;
the attraction and retention of qualified personnel;
restrictions on the amount of foreign ownership of the Company’s common stock; and
various other matters and factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control.
It is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, the foregoing should not be considered a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties. The words “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “believe,” “plan” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to provide any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which the forward-looking statement is based. The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect the Company’s businesses, particularly those discussed in greater detail in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of Era Group’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20182019, in the Preliminary Joint Proxy and Consent Statement/Prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 5, 2020 and amended on April 20, 2020 and on Era Group’s subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and periodic reporting on Form 8-K (if any).
Overview
We are one of the largest helicopter operators in the world and the longest serving helicopter transport operator in the U.S., which is our primary area of operations. Our helicopters are primarily used to transport personnel to, from and between offshore oil and gas production platforms, drilling rigs and other installations. In addition to serving the oil and gas industry, we provide emergency response services and utility services, among other activities. We also provide helicopters and related services to third-party helicopter operators. We currently have customers in the U.S., Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Mexico, Spain and Suriname.
We charter the majority of our helicopters through master service agreements, subscription agreements, long-term contracts, day-to-day charter arrangements and dry-leases. Master service agreements and subscription agreements typically require a fixed monthly fee plus incremental payments based on hours flown. These agreements have fixed terms ranging from one month to five years and generally may be canceled without penalty upon 30-120 days’ notice. Generally, these contracts do not commit our customers to acquire specific amounts of services or minimum flight hours and permit our customers to decrease the number of helicopters under contract with a corresponding decrease in the fixed monthly payments without penalty. Day-to-day charter arrangements call for either a combination of a daily fixed fee plus a charge based on hours flown or an hourly rate with a minimum number of hours to be charged. Dry-leases require a fixed monthly fee for the customer’s right to use the helicopter and, where applicable, additional charges as compensation for any maintenance, parts, and/or personnel support that we may provide to the customer. Dry-leases have fixed terms from several months to five years and, in limited circumstances, may be canceled without penalty upon written notice. Emergency response services consist of services provided on a subscription basis directly with the end users as well as charter services on an ad hoc basis.
Certain of our operations are subject to seasonal factors. Operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico are often at their highest levels from April to September, as daylight hours increase, and are at their lowest levels from December to February, as daylight hours decrease.

Recent Developments
InThe Merger
On April 3, 2020, in connection with the fourth quarterAgreement and Plan of 2019,Merger among the Company, Ruby Redux Merger Sub ("Merger Sub"), a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and Bristow (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, Merger Sub will merge with and into Bristow (the “Merger”), with Bristow continuing as the surviving corporation, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC that included a joint proxy statement of Era and Bristow that also constitutes a prospectus of Era (the “Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus”). On April 13, 2020, we exercised our contractual call option to purchaseannounced the remaining 50% economic interest and 20% voting interest from our partner in Aeróleo Taxi Aereo S/A (“Aeróleo”expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “HSR Act”). The amount paidtermination was effective as of 11:59 p.m. EDT on April 10, 2020, thereby ending the HSR Act waiting period for the Merger and fulfilling one of the conditions precedent in the merger agreement. On April 23, 2020, the Company filed an updated Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus on Form S-4/A and entered into an amendment to the the merger agreement with Bristow ("Amendment No. 1"). Among other things, Amendment No.1 amended the Merger Agreement to contemplate the possibility of (i) a potential change in the listing of outstanding shares of Era’s common stock from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq Stock Market and (ii) a reverse stock split of the Company's common stock prior to the consummation of the Merger. If and when the the Company's stockholders approve such a reverse stock split, the Board of Directors of the Company will determine whether to effect such a reverse stock split.
Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a global crisis with the majority of countries limiting international travel and instituting other measures such as reducing or eliminating public gatherings by placing limits on such events, shuttering non-essential stores and services, voluntary and involuntary quarantines among other such measures in an effort to try to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The long-term impact of COVID-19 on the global economy is not yet known, but it is likely to have a significant influence in economic activity in the near-term. In particular, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the impact of the collapse of OPEC+ negotiations resulting from the failure of Russia and Saudi Arabia to agree on terms to maintain oil production limits, has caused a drastic decrease in the price of oil.
To date, the Company's overall business, results of operations and financial condition have not been materially affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the Company is taking precautions as an organization to protect its employees, customers and communities during this purchase was not material.time. The Company has undertaken a number of proactive measures to reduce the spread of the virus and maintain the safety and health of the Company’s workforce, including, among other things, permitting employees that are able to work from home to do so, and implementing comprehensive screening at operational bases throughout the organization. Under guidance issued by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Company’s employees are deemed “essential,” thereby permitting certain parts of the organization to continue operating notwithstanding guidance or orders issued by state and local governments requiring businesses to close and persons to shelter in place and avoid unnecessary travel. The effects of the Company’s work-from-home policies may negatively impact productivity and disrupt the Company’s business, the magnitude of which will depend, in part, on the length and severity of the restrictions and other limitations on our ability to conduct our business in the ordinary course.
The COVID-19 pandemic is, however, a dynamic and continuously evolving phenomenon and the ultimate severity of the outbreak is uncertain at this time. If the pandemic worsens, additional restrictions are implemented or current restrictions are imposed for a longer period of time to contain the outbreak, the Company may experience a material adverse effect on our businesses, results of operations and financial condition. For additional information See Part II Item 1A “Risk Factors.”

Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 2018 2019 20182020 2019
(in thousands) % (in thousands) % (in thousands) % (in thousands) %(in thousands) % (in thousands) %
Revenues:                      
United States$38,637
 66
 $39,371
 72
 $109,071
 66
 $120,657
 71
$39,182
 69
 $34,665
 68
International20,272
 34
 15,239
 28
 56,611
 34
 49,003
 29
17,874
 31
 16,628
 32
Total revenues58,909
 100
 54,610
 100
 165,682
 100
 169,660
 100
57,056
 100
 51,293
 100
Costs and Expenses:                      
Operating:                      
Personnel14,359
 24
 13,935
 26
 41,209
 25
 41,716
 25
14,909
 26
 13,029
 26
Repairs and maintenance13,002
 22
 10,823
 20
 39,097
 23
 36,125
 21
11,142
 20
 12,710
 25
Insurance and loss reserves1,296
 2
 1,244
 2
 3,408
 2
 3,893
 2
1,653
 3
 1,204
 2
Fuel3,924
 7
 3,695
 7
 11,004
 7
 11,056
 7
3,079
 5
 3,402
 7
Leased-in equipment48
 
 51
 
 163
 
 584
 
59
 
 50
 
Other6,893
 11
 6,765
 12
 20,157
 12
 21,131
 12
7,664
 14
 6,301
 12
Total operating expenses39,522
 66
 36,513
 67
 115,038
 69
 114,505
 67
38,506
 68
 36,696
 72
Administrative and general9,142
 16
 8,837
 16
 26,912
 16
 35,714
 21
12,745
 22
 8,875
 17
Depreciation and amortization9,312
 16
 9,541
 17
 28,282
 17
 30,011
 18
9,507
 17
 9,450
 19
Total costs and expenses57,976
 98
 54,891
 100
 170,232
 102
 180,230
 106
60,758
 107
 55,021
 108
Gains (losses) on asset dispositions, net754
 1
 (148) 
 562
 
 2,269
 1
Litigation settlement proceeds
 
 42,000
 76
 
 
 42,000
 25
Operating income (loss)1,687
 3
 41,571
 76
 (3,988) (2) 33,699
 20
Loss on asset dispositions, net(34) 
 (124) 
Operating loss(3,736) (7) (3,852) (8)
Other income (expense):                      
Interest income956
 2
 732
 1
 2,642
 1
 1,224
 1
749
 1
 752
 1
Interest expense(3,464) (6) (3,549) (6) (10,357) (7) (11,646) (7)(3,439) (6) (3,461) (7)
Loss on sale of investments
 
 
 
 (569) 
 
 
Foreign currency losses, net(718) (1) (94) 
 (574) 
 (1,095) (1)(1,704) (3) (126) 
Gains (losses) on debt extinguishment
 
 
 
 (13) 
 175
 
Other, net(5) 
 15
 
 (25) 
 21
 
10
 
 (11) 
Total other income (expense)(3,231) (5) (2,896) (5) (8,896) (6) (11,321) (7)(4,384) (8) (2,846) (6)
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity earnings(1,544) (3) 38,675
 71
 (12,884) (8) 22,378
 13
Income tax expense515
 1
 7,861
 15
 321
 
 4,549
 3
Income (loss) before equity earnings(2,059) (4) 30,814
 56
 (13,205) (8) 17,829
 10
Equity earnings, net of tax
 
 465
 1
 9,935
 6
 1,577
 1
Net income (loss)(2,059) (4) 31,279
 57
 (3,270) (2) 19,406
 11
Loss before income taxes and equity earnings(8,120) (14) (6,698) (13)
Income tax benefit(831) (1) (1,588) (3)
Loss before equity earnings(7,289) (13) (5,110) (10)
Equity loss, net of tax
 
 (975) (2)
Net loss(7,289) (13) (6,085) (12)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary149
 
 10
 
 357
 
 310
 
60
 
 142
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc.$(1,910) (3) $31,289
 57
 $(2,913) (2) $19,716
 11
Net loss attributable to Era Group Inc.$(7,229) (13) $(5,943) (12)

Revenues by Service Line. The table below sets forth the revenues earned by service line for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and 2018.2019.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 2018 2019 20182020 2019
(in thousands) % (in thousands) % (in thousands) % (in thousands) %(in thousands) % (in thousands) %
Revenues:            
Oil and gas: (1)
            
U.S.$36,226
 62 $35,473
 65 $101,850
 62 $109,778
 65$37,054
 65 $32,466
 63
International14,740
 25 13,665
 25 42,855
 26 43,443
 2513,281
 23 13,616
 27
Total oil and gas50,966
 87 49,138
 90 144,705
 88 153,221
 9050,335
 88 46,082
 90
Dry-leasing4,250
 7 2,716
 5 12,113
 7 8,544
 53,076
 6 3,463
 7
Emergency response services3,693
 6 2,756
 5 8,864
 5 7,895
 53,645
 6 1,748
 3
$58,909
 100 $54,610
 100 $165,682
 100 $169,660
 100$57,056
 100 $51,293
 100
____________________
(1)Primarily oil and gas activities, but also includes revenues from utility services, such as firefighting.services.







Current Quarter compared to Prior Year Quarter
Operating Revenues. Operating revenues were $4.3$5.8 million higher in the three months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 (the “Current Quarter”) compared to the three months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 (the “Prior Year Quarter”).
Operating revenues from U.S. oil and gas operations were $0.8$4.6 million higher in the Current Quarter. Operating revenues from heavymedium, light twin, and mediumheavy helicopters were $0.9$2.7 million, $1.5 million, and $0.2$0.9 million higher, respectively, primarily due to higher utilization. These increases were partially offset by lower revenues from light twinsingle engine helicopters of $0.1$0.2 million primarily due to lower utilization, and lower miscellaneousutilization. Miscellaneous revenues of $0.2 million.were $0.3 million lower.
Operating revenues from international oil and gas operations were $1.1$0.3 million higherlower in the Current Quarter. Operating revenues in Brazil and Suriname were $1.5$1.6 million and $0.1 million higher, respectively,lower primarily due to higher utilization.the weakening of the Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar and lower average rates. These increasesdecreases were partially offset by lower operatinga $1.2 million increase in revenues in Colombia of $0.5 millionfrom Suriname primarily due to lower utilization.the commencement of a new contract subsequent to the Prior Year Quarter.
Revenues from dry-leasing activities were $1.5$0.4 million higherlower in the Current Quarter primarily due to the commencementend of new contracts subsequent to the Prior Year Quarter.
Operating revenues from emergency response services were $0.9 million higher primarily due to the commencement of new contracts subsequent to the Prior Year Quarter.
Operating Expenses. Operating expenses were $3.0 million higher in the Current Quarter. Repairs and maintenance expenses were $2.2 million higher primarily due to an increase in power-by-the-hour (“PBH”) expense of $1.0 million, lease return credits of $0.8 million recognized in the Prior Year Quarter, and the timing of repairs of $0.4 million. Personnel costs were $0.4 million higher primarily due to increased activity in the Current Quarter. Fuel expense was $0.2 million higher primarily due to an increase in the average fuel price.
Administrative and General. Administrative and general expenses were $0.3 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to increases in professional services fees and other general and administrative costs.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense was $0.2 million lower in the Current Quarter primarily due to the sale of helicopters and assets that became fully depreciated subsequent to the Prior Year Quarter.
Gains (Losses) on Asset Dispositions, Net. In the Current Quarter, the Company sold three light twin helicopters and two hangar facilities for cash proceeds of $9.3 million, resulting in net gains of $0.8 million. There were no significant asset dispositions in the Prior Year Quarter.
Litigation Settlement Proceeds. The Company receivedlitigation settlement proceeds of $42.0 million in the Prior Year Quarter.
Operating Income. Operating income as a percentage of revenues was 3% in the Current Quarter compared to 76% in the Prior Year Quarter. The decrease in operating income as a percentage of revenues was primarily due to litigation settlement proceeds recognized in the Prior Year Quarter.
Interest Income. Interest income was $0.2 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to higher cash balances and interest earned on the Company’s sales-type leases.
Foreign Currency Losses, net. Foreign currency losses were $0.6$1.9 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to the strengtheningcommencement of a new contract subsequent to the Prior Year Quarter.
Operating Expenses. Operating expenses were $1.8 million higher in the Current Quarter. Personnel costs were $1.9 million higher primarily due to increased headcount and activity in the Current Quarter. Other operating expenses were $1.4 million higher primarily due to increased property tax expense and other expenses related to activity in Suriname. Insurance expense was $0.4 million higher due to increased premiums. These increases were partially offset by lower repairs and maintenance costs of $1.6 million primarily due to the timing of repairs of $2.3 million, partially offset by an increase in power-by-the-hour (“PBH”) expense of $0.7 million. Fuel expense was $0.3 million lower primarily due to lower average fuel prices.
Administrative and General. Administrative and general expenses were $3.9 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to increased professional services fees and other costs related to the pending merger with Bristow.
Operating Loss. Operating loss as a percentage of revenues was 7% in the Current Quarter compared to 8% in the Prior Year Quarter.
Foreign Currency Losses, net. Foreign currency losses were $1.6 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to the weakening of the U.S. dollarBrazilian real relative to the Brazilian real.U.S. dollar.
Income Tax Expense.Benefit. Income tax expensebenefit was $7.3$0.8 million lower in the Current Quarter primarily due to the recognition of litigation settlement proceeds in the Prior Year Quarter.lower tax adjusted pre-tax losses.
Equity Earnings (loss), net of tax. The Company had no equity earnings to recognize in the Current Quarter. Equity earningslosses of $1.0 million in the Prior Year Quarter related to the Company’s Dart Holding Company Ltd. (“Dart”) joint venture.venture that has been subsequently sold.
Current Nine Months compared to Prior Nine Months
Operating Revenues. Operating revenues were $4.0 million lower in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 (the “Current Nine Months”) compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2018 (the “Prior Nine Months”).
Operating revenues from oil and gas operations in the U.S. were $7.9 million lower in the Current Nine Months. Operating revenues from medium, single engine, and light twin helicopters were $4.8 million, $1.9 million and $1.8 million lower, respectively, primarily due to lower utilization. These decreases were partially offset by higher revenues from heavy helicopters of $1.0 million primarily due to higher utilization. Miscellaneous revenues were $0.4 lower primarily due to the sale of helicopter parts in the Prior Nine Months.

Operating revenues from international oil and gas operations were $0.6 million lower in the Current Nine Months. Operating revenues in Suriname were $1.1 million lower primarily due to the end of contracts. Operating revenues in Colombia were $0.7 million lower primarily due to lower utilization. These decreases were partially offset by higher operating revenues in Brazil of $1.1 million primarily due to increased utilization, partially offset by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Brazilian real.
Revenues from dry-leasing activities were $3.6 million higher in the Current Nine Months primarily due to the commencement of new contracts subsequent to the Prior Nine Months.
Operating revenues from emergency response services were $1.0 million higher primarily due to the commencement of new contracts subsequent to the Prior Nine Months.
Operating Expenses. Operating expenses were $0.5 million higher in the Current Nine Months. Repairs and maintenance expenses were $3.0 million higher primarily due to a $3.1 million increase in PBH expense, an increase related to the timing of repairs of $0.9 million, and the recognition of a lease return credit of $0.4 million in the Prior Nine Months, partially offset by an increase in the recognition of vendor credits of $1.4 million in the Current Nine Months. Other operating expenses were $1.0 million lower primarily due to the recognition of $0.5 million in penalties on the cancellation of two helicopter purchase agreements in the Prior Nine Months and a decrease in part sales and other costs. Personnel costs were $0.5 million lower primarily due to a reduction in headcount, partially offset by increased training costs. Insurance expense was $0.5 million lower primarily due to reductions in operating fleet count during and subsequent to the Prior Nine Months. Leased-in equipment expenses were $0.4 million lower due to the end of helicopter leases.
Administrative and General. Administrative and general expenses were $8.8 million lower in the Current Nine Months primarily due to the absence of professional services fees related to litigation that has now been settled, partially offset by an increase in compensation costs.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense was $1.7 million lower in the Current Nine Months primarily due to the sale of helicopters and assets that became fully depreciated subsequent to the Prior Nine Months.
Gains/(Losses) on Asset Dispositions, Net. In the Current Nine Months, the Company sold three light twin helicopters and two hangar facilities for cash proceeds of $9.3 million and disposed of other immaterial assets, resulting in net gains of $0.7 million. In the Prior Nine Months, the Company sold its flightseeing assets in Alaska (which consisted of eight single engine helicopters, two operating facilities, and related property and equipment), two additional single engine helicopters, two light twin helicopters, seven heavy helicopters, one medium helicopter and other equipment for proceeds of $29.5 million and receivables of $14.3 million, resulting in net gains of $2.3 million.
Litigation Settlement Proceeds. The Company received litigation settlement proceeds of $42.0 million in the Prior Nine Months.
Operating Income (Loss). Operating loss as a percentage of revenues was 2% in the Current Nine Months compared to operating income as a percentage of revenue of 20% in the Prior Nine Months. The decrease in operating income as a percentage of revenues was primarily due to litigation settlement proceeds recognized in the Prior Nine Months.
Interest Income. Interest income was $1.4 million higher in the Current Nine Months primarily due to interest earned on the Company’s sales-type leases and higher cash balances.
Interest Expense. Interest expense was $1.3 million lower in the Current Nine Months due to lower debt balances and the write-off of deferred debt issuance costs related to the amendment of the Company’s Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility in the Prior Nine Months.
Loss on Sale of Investment. During the Current Nine Months, the Company disposed of corporate securities resulting in a loss of $0.6 million.
Foreign Currency Losses, net. Foreign currency losses were $0.5 million lower in the Current Nine Months. Foreign currency losses in both periods were primarily due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Brazilian real.
Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense was $0.3 million in the Current Nine Months primarily due to the sale of the Dart joint venture. Income tax expense was $4.5 million in the Prior Nine Months primarily due to litigation settlement proceeds.
Equity Earnings, net of tax. Equity earnings were $8.4 million higher due to the recognition of gains on the sale of the Dart joint venture in the Current Nine Months.

Fleet Count
The following shows details of our helicopter fleet as of September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. We own and control all 105102 of our helicopters.
 Helicopters 
Max.
Pass.(1)
 
Cruise
Speed
(mph)
 
Approx.
Range
(miles)
 
Average
  Age (years)
 Helicopters 
Max.
Pass.(1)
 
Cruise
Speed
(mph)
 
Approx.
Range
(miles)
 
Average
  Age (years)
Heavy:                    
S92 4
 19
 175
 620
 3
 4
 19
 175
 620
 4
H225 1
 19
 162
 582
 11
 1
 19
 162
 582
 12
AW189 4
 16
 173
 490
 3
 4
 16
 173
 490
 4
 9
         9
        
                    
Medium:                    
AW139 36
 12
 173
 426
 10
 36
 12
 173
 426
 10
S76 C+/C++ 5
 12
 161
 348
 13
 5
 12
 161
 348
 13
B212 5
 11
 115
 299
 40
 3
 11
 115
 299
 38
 46
         44
        
                    
Light—twin engine:                    
A109 7
 7
 161
 405
 13
 6
 7
 161
 405
 13
EC135 10
 7
 138
 288
 10
 10
 7
 138
 288
 10
BO105 3
 4
 138
 276
 30
 3
 4
 138
 276
 31
 20
         19
        
                    
Light—single engine:                    
A119 13
 7
 161
 270
 13
 13
 7
 161
 270
 13
AS350 17
 5
 138
 361
 22
 17
 5
 138
 361
 22
 30
         30
        
Total Fleet 105
       14
 102
       14
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(1)In typical configuration for our operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
Our ongoing liquidity requirements arise primarily from working capital needs, meeting our capital commitments (including the purchase of helicopters and other equipment) and the repayment of debt obligations. In addition, we may use our liquidity to fund acquisitions, repurchase shares or debt securities or make other investments. SourcesOur primary sources of liquidity are cash balances and cash flows from operations and, from time to time, we may obtain additional liquidity through the issuance of equity or debt or through borrowings under the amended and restated senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”)other financing options or through asset sales.
Summary of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
2019 20182020 2019
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Cash flows provided by or (used in):      
Operating activities$19,845
 $50,352
$(2,132) $2,635
Investing activities45,900
 23,855
(345) (3,874)
Financing activities(8,797) (42,964)(977) 43
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash35
 (445)(394) 55
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$56,983
 $30,798
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$(3,848) $(1,141)

Operating Activities
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities decreased by $30.5$4.8 million in the Current Nine MonthsQuarter compared to the Prior Nine Months.Year Quarter. The components of cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities during the Current Nine MonthsQuarter and Prior Nine MonthsYear Quarter were as follows (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
2019 20182020 2019
Operating income before depreciation and gains (losses) on asset dispositions, net$23,732
 $61,441
$5,805
 $5,722
Changes in operating assets and liabilities before interest and income taxes(1,170) (6,593)(6,587) (4,160)
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest of $0 and $97 in 2019 and 2018, respectively(6,690) (7,770)
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest(332) (353)
Interest received2,415
 610
637
 595
Income taxes paid(1,255) (63)(2,300) (14)
Other2,813
 2,727
645
 845
Total cash flows provided by operating activities$19,845
 $50,352
Total cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities$(2,132) $2,635
Operating income before depreciation and gains on asset dispositions, net was $37.7$0.1 million lowerhigher in the Current Nine MonthsQuarter compared to the Prior Nine MonthsYear Quarter primarily due to litigation settlement proceedsto higher utilization of helicopters in oil and gas operations in the Prior Nine Months.Current Quarter.
During the Current Nine Months, changes in operating assets and liabilities before interest and income taxes used cash flows of $1.2 million primarily due to a decrease in accounts payable and an increase in prepaid expenses. During the Prior Nine Months,Quarter, changes in operating assets and liabilities before interest and income taxes used cash flows of $6.6 million primarily due to an increase in receivables and a decrease in accounts payable.
Interest paid, netpayables. During the Prior Year Quarter, changes in operating assets and liabilities before interest and income taxes used cash flows of capitalized interest, was $1.1$4.2 million lower in the Current Nine Months primarily due to lower debt balances.
Interest received was $1.8 million highera decrease in the Current Nine Months primarily due to interest earned on the Company’s sales-type leases and higher cash balances.payables.
Income taxes paid in the Current Nine MonthsQuarter were $1.2$2.3 million higher.
Investing Activities
During the Current Nine Months,Quarter, net cash provided byused in investing activities was $45.9$0.3 million primarily as follows:
Capital expenditures were $0.4 million, which consisted primarily of helicopter spare parts.
Net proceedsprincipal payments received from the sale of equity investeesthird parties were $34.7$0.1 million.
Proceeds fromDuring the disposition of property and equipment were $9.3 million.
Proceeds from the sale of investments were $4.4 million.Prior Year Quarter, net cash used in investing activities was $3.9 million primarily as follows:
Net principal payments received from equity investees and third parties were $7.7$2.4 million.
Capital expenditures were $5.2$1.3 million, which consisted primarily of helicopter spare helicopter parts, and leasehold improvements.
Purchase of investments was $5.0 million.
During the Prior Nine Months, net cash provided by investing activities was $23.9 million primarily as follows:
Proceeds from the disposition of property and equipment were $29.5 million.
Net principal payments received from equity investees and third parties were $1.0 million.
Dividends received from equity investees were $1.0 million.
Capital expenditures were $7.7 million, which consisted primarily of helicopter acquisitions, spare helicopter parts, and leasehold improvements.

Financing Activities
During the Current Nine Months,Quarter, net cash used in financing activities was $8.8$1.0 million primarily as follows:
Purchases of treasury shares were $0.6 million.
Principal payments on long-term debt were $0.4 million.
During the Prior Year Quarter, net cash provided by financing activities was less than $0.1 million primarily as follows:
Proceeds from share award plans were $1.1 million.
Purchases of treasury shares were $7.7$0.6 million.
Principal payments on long-term debt were $1.5$0.5 million.
Extinguishment of a portion of the 7.750% Senior Notes was $0.7 million.
During the Prior Nine Months, net cash used in financing activities was $43.0 million primarily as follows:
Proceeds from share award plans were $0.9 million.
Principal payments on long-term debt, including our Revolving Credit Facility, were $42.6 million.
Long-term debt issuance costs were $1.3 million, incurred in connection with the amendment of the Revolving Credit Facility.
Unfunded Capital Commitments
As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we had unfunded capital commitments of $78.2$79.6 million, consisting primarily of agreements to purchase helicopters, including three AW189 heavy helicopters and five AW169 light twin helicopters. The AW189 helicopters are scheduled to be delivered in 2020 and 2021. Delivery dates for the AW169 helicopters have yet to be determined. These commitments are payable beginning in 2020 through 2021, and all of the commitments (inclusive of deposits paid on options not yet exercised) may be terminated without further liability to us other than aggregate liquidated damages of $2.1 million. In addition, we had outstanding options to purchase up to ten additional AW189 helicopters. If these options are exercised, the helicopters would be scheduled for delivery in 2021 and 2022.
If we do not exercise our rights to cancel these capital commitments, we expect to finance the remaining acquisition costs for these helicopters through a combination of cash on hand, cash provided by operating activities, asset sales and borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility.financing options.
Short and Long-Term Liquidity Requirements
We anticipate that we will generate positive cash flows from operating activities and that these cash flows will be adequate to meet our working capital requirements. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, our cash provided by operating activities was $19.8 million. To support our capital expenditure program and/or other liquidity requirements, we may use any combination of operating cash flow, cash balances or proceeds from sales of assets, issue debt or equity, or borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility.other financing options.
Our availability of long-term liquidity is dependent upon our ability to generate operating profits sufficient to meet our requirements for working capital, debt service, capital expenditures and a reasonable return on investment. While the COVID-19 pandemic, in general, and the related decrease in oil and natural gas prices, more specifically, have not had a material impact on our liquidity, a sustained environment of depressed oil and natural gas prices could affect capital spending for offshore oil and gas exploration, drilling and production, which in turn could affect our business and liquidity.  As of March 31, 2020, we had $113.5 million in cash on hand and $124.3 million of remaining availability under our amended and restated senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”).  Borrowings under the Facility are subject to pro forma compliance with a senior secured leverage ratio, as defined in the Facility, which was 0.3x at quarter end compared to the covenant requirement of not more than 3.25x, and an interest coverage ratio, which  was 3.2x for the last twelve months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the covenant requirement of not less than 1.75x.
We have not participated in any government grants or relief programs and believe we have enough liquidity to weather the current COVID-19 crisis, while continuing to fulfill our debt obligations. Management will continue to closely monitor our liquidity, and the credit markets.markets and oil and gas prices.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
On occasion, we and our partners will guarantee certain obligations on behalf of our joint ventures.subsidiaries and affiliates. As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we had no such guarantees in place. As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we had standby letters of credit totaling $0.7 million.
Contingencies
Brazilian Tax Disputes
In connection with our ownership of Aeróleo and its operations in Brazil, we have several ongoing legal disputes related to the local, municipal and federal taxation requirements in Brazil, including assessments associated with the import and re-export of our helicopters in Brazil. The legal disputes are related to: (i) municipal tax assessments arising under the authorities in Rio de Janeiro (for the period between 2000 and 2005) and Macaé (for the period between 2001 to 2006) (collectively, the “Municipal Tax Disputes”); (ii) social security contributions that one of our customers was required to remit from 1995 to 1998; (iii) penalties assessed due to our alleged failure to comply with certain deadlines related to the helicopters we import and export in and out of Brazil; and (iv) fines sought by taxing authorities in Brazil related to our use of certain tax credits used to offset certain social tax liabilities (collectively, the “Tax Disputes”).
The aggregate amount at issue for the Tax Disputes is $13.3$10.9 million. The Municipal Tax Disputes are the largest contributor to the total amount being sought from Aeróleo, with approximately $9.9$8.3 million at issue.

In addition to the foregoing Tax Disputes (and unrelated thereto), Aeróleo is engaged in two additional civil litigation matters relating to: (i) a dispute with its former tax consultant who has alleged that $0.5$0.7 million is due and payable as a contingency fee related to execution of certain tax strategies; and (ii) a fatal accident that occurred in 1983 and was previously settled with the plaintiffs’ in the U.S. (the “Civil Disputes”). With respect to the fatal accident, the plaintiffs are seeking to collect additional amounts in Brazil despite the previous settlement agreed upon by the parties in the U.S.
We continue to evaluate and assess various legal strategies for each of the Tax Disputes and the Civil Disputes. As is customary for certain legal matters in Brazil, Aeróleo has already deposited amounts as security into an escrow account to pursue

further legal appeals in several of the Tax Disputes and the Civil Disputes. As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we have deposited $5.1$3.9 million into escrow accounts controlled by the court with respect to the Tax Disputes and the Civil Disputes, and we have fully reserved such amounts subject to final determination and the judicial release of such escrow deposits. These estimates are based on our assessment of the nature of these matters, their progress toward resolution, the advice of legal counsel and outside experts as well as management’s intentions and experience. Aeróleo plans to defend the cases vigorously. As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, it is not possible to determine the outcome of the Tax Disputes or the Civil Disputes, but we do not expect that an outcome would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position or results of operations.
For additional information about our contractual obligations and commercial commitments, refer to “Liquidity and Capital Resources—Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019. There have been no material changes since such date.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of our financial statements is in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP, whereas, in other circumstances, GAAP requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that we believe are reasonable based upon information available. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience, professional advice and various other sources that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions. In addition to the policies discussed in Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, the following involves a high degree of judgment and complexity.
LeasesCurrent expected Credit Losses (CECL). We have elected an optional practical expedientAll of our trade receivables are assessed as a single pool of assets due to retain our current classificationtheir short-term nature and risk characteristics. Based on a periodic analysis of leasesquantitative and adopted ASU 2016-02 using the current-period adjustment method thus recognizing a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the current period. We currently maintain operating leases for a number of fixed assetsqualitative information on historic customer payment trends, customer credit ratings and foreseeable economic conditions we determine if an arrangement is considered a lease at inception or during modification or renewal of an existing lease. The right-of-use (“ROU”) assets associated with these leasesadditional reserve amounts are reflected under long-term assets, andnecessary against the payablestrade receivables asset pool, by customer, on lease agreements recorded as liabilities, with amounts due within one year recorded in other current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. The majority of our operating leases do not provide an implicit rate, so the incremental borrowing rate is based on the information available at commencement date to determine the present value of future payments.case by case basis.

ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


For additional information about our exposure to market risk, refer to Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019. There has been no material change in our exposure to market risk during the Current Quarter, except as described below.
As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we had non-U.S. dollar denominated capital purchase commitments of €71.7€72.3 million ($78.279.6 million). An adverse change of 10% in the underlying foreign currency exchange rate would increase the U.S. dollar equivalent of the non-hedged purchase commitments by $7.8$8.0 million. As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, our Brazilian subsidiary maintained a non-U.S. dollar denominated working capital balance of R$32.236.9 million ($7.87.1 million). An adverse change of 10% in the underlying foreign currency exchange rate would reduce our working capital balance by $0.7$0.6 million.
ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


With the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, management evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. Based on their evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing reasonable assurance that material information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, including ensuring that such material information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Material Weaknesses in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
None.
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
During the three months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.

ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS
For a detailed discussion of our risk factors, see “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019. Additional risk factors are described below.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and supply decisions by Saudi Arabia and Russia have resulted in a decrease in the price of and demand for oil, which has caused, and may continue to cause, a decrease in the demand for the Company’s services.
Beginning in February 2020, oil prices experienced record declines and are currently at record low levels in response to dramatic supply and demand uncertainty caused by (i) COVID-19, which has significantly reduced global and national economic activity, resulting in a significant decline in the price of and demand for oil and (ii) supply decisions principally by Russia and Saudi Arabia resulting in failure to agree on terms to maintain production limits and the ensuing influx of additional oil to an already oversupplied market. On January 23, 2020, the date the Merger Agreement was executed, Brent crude oil prices closed at a price of $62.04 per barrel. As of April 20, 2020, the NYMEX WTI oil futures price for May 2020 was -$37.63 per barrel. While OPEC+ reached an agreement to limit production, oil prices did not significantly recover as a result of the agreement. As of May 2020, Brent crude oil prices closed at a price of $27.20 per barrel.  To the extent that the outbreak of COVID-19 continues to negatively impact demand and OPEC members and other oil exporting nations fail to implement additional production cuts or other actions that are sufficient to support and stabilize commodity prices, we expect there to be excess supply of oil and natural gas for a sustained period. This excess supply could, in turn, result in transportation and storage capacity constraints in the United States, or even the elimination of available storage. As a result, we cannot anticipate whether or when oil prices will return to normalized levels, and oil prices could remain at current levels or decline further for an extended period of time.
The Company provides many services, the demand for which is highly correlated to the price of oil and natural gas, as such prices drive capital spending decisions by both major and independent oil and gas exploration, development and production companies.  While the Company has not seen a significant decline in demand for its services to date, as a result of the decrease in the price of oil, the Company may see customers’ demand for its services decrease, and if the price of oil remains low or decreases below its current averages, demand for the Company’s services (including after the Merger) could further decrease and the decrease could be significant.
In addition, the pandemic may affect the health of the Company’s workforce, and international, national and local government interventions enacted to reduce the spread of COVID-19 may render the Company’s employees unable to work or travel. Although the Company’s workforce is largely considered to be “essential” under guidance issued by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, if the COVID-19 pandemic were to impact a location where the Company (or any of its key suppliers) have a high concentration of business and resources, their local workforces could be affected by the outbreak, which could also significantly disrupt their operations and decrease their ability to provide helicopter services and equipment to their customers. For instance, if an outbreak occurs among the Company’s pilots, technicians or other employees who must be present at operating bases, it is highly unlikely that the Company, before or after the Merger, will be able to find replacements while the affected employees are out.
The duration and severity of the business disruption and related financial impact from the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. If the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues for an extended period of time, it could materially adversely affect the demand for the Company’s helicopter services and equipment or its ability to provides services, either of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table presents information regarding our repurchases of shares of our Common Stock on a monthly basis during the three months ended September 30, 2019:March 31, 2020:
 Total Number of Shares Repurchased 
Average Price Paid Per
Share
 Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs Maximum Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019188,553
 $8.45
 188,553
 $15,298,578
August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
 $
 
 $15,298,578
September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019(1)
2,786
 $9.63
 
 $15,298,578
 Total Number of Shares Repurchased 
Average Price Paid Per
Share
 Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs Maximum Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020
 $
 
 $15,298,578
February 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020
 $
 
 $15,298,578
March 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020(1)
83,456
 $6.78
 
 $15,298,578
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(1) Shares purchased in connection with the surrender of shares by employees to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations. These repurchases are not a part of our publicly announced plan and do not affect our Board-approved share repurchase program.

On January 23, 2020, the 2014 Board authorized repurchase program was suspended in connection with the entry into the merger agreement with Bristow. The board has authorized a special stock repurchase program that would allow for the purchase of up to $10 million of its common stock from time to time and subject to market conditions on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. In April 2020, Era Group repurchased 230,889 shares of common stock in open market transactions for gross consideration of $1.0 million, which is an average cost per share of $4.14. As of May 1, 2020, $9.0 million remained of the $10.0 million share repurchase program.

ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6.EXHIBITS
2.1 *


2.2 *


31.1 
31.2 
32.1 
32.2 
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase



* Previously filed.



SIGNATURES
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.
 
    Era Group Inc. (Registrant) 
      
      
DATE:NovemberMay 5, 20192020By: /s/ Jennifer D. Whalen 
    
Jennifer D. Whalen, SeniorVice President, Chief Financial Officer
      




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