Summary by Moomoo AI
On October 31, 2024, Alaska Air Group, Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, which included the impact of its recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. The company, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and incorporated in Delaware, saw a strong performance with a GAAP pretax margin of 10.7% and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.84. Adjusted for certain items, the pretax margin reached 13.0%, leading the industry. The acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines was completed on September 18, 2024, and the financial results include approximately 13 days of Hawaiian Airlines' operations. Alaska Air Group's CEO, Ben Minicucci, highlighted the strategic benefits of the merger, emphasizing the creation of a resilient airline ready to compete in a rapidly changing industry. The third quarter results showed an increase in...Show More