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FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of October, 2005

(Commission File No. 001-32221)
 

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


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



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GOL Reports Net Revenues of R$697mm and EPS of R$0.71 for 3Q05
Brazil’s Low-fare, Low-cost Airline Reports Record Quarterly Net Income
71% increase in Earnings per ADS

São Paulo, November 1, 2005 – GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4), Brazil’s low-fare, low-cost airline, today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2005 (3Q05). The following financial and operating information, unless otherwise indicated, is presented pursuant to US GAAP and in Brazilian reais (R$), and comparisons refer to the third quarter of 2004 (3Q04). Additionally, financial statements in BR GAAP are made available at the end of this release.

IR Contact     OPERATING & FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 
Email: ri@golnaweb.com.br         
Tel: (55 11) 5033-4393     
Net income for the quarter was a record R$138.2mm (US$59.1mm), representing a 19.8% net margin. Earnings per share (EPS), at R$0.71 (US$ 0.60 per ADS), increased 71% and were above Street estimates.

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EBITDAR increased by 17.1% to R$253.9mm, representing an EBITDAR margin of 36.4% (vs. 27.7% in 2Q05). Fuel-neutral operating income increased by 29% to R$208.6mm, representing a fuel-neutral EBIT margin of 29.9%. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments amounted to R$833.6mm. GOL has one of the lowest total debt (including total off-balance sheet lease payments) to total capitalization ratios in the airline industry worldwide.
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Operating cost per ASK (CASK) decreased 7.7% from 15.60 cents (R$) in 3Q04 to 14.40 cents (R$) in 3Q05. Non-fuel CASK decreased 15.8% to 8.55 cents (R$).
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Revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) increased 64.7% from 1,596mm in 3Q04 to 2,629mm in 3Q05. Available seat kilometers (ASK) increased 56.4% from 2,279mm in 3Q04 to 3,565mm in 3Q05. Average load factor increased 3.7 points to 73.7% while average passenger yields decreased 18.9% to 25.31 cents (R$) resulting in a decrease in RASK of 13.9% to 19.54 cents (R$). Net revenues totaled R$696.7mm, representing growth of 34.7%. GOL’s domestic regular air transportation market-share at the end of 3Q05 was 29%.
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On-time arrivals averaged 93% during the quarter. Passenger complaints and lost baggage per 1,000 passengers averaged 0.87 and 0.31, respectively. GOL’s website accounted for 81% of total ticket sales during the quarter.
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In 3Q05, GOL added 38 new daily flight frequencies, including new flights from Southern Brazil (Porto Alegre and Florianópolis) to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and inaugurated one new destination: Boa Vista, in the State of Roraima. In October, GOL added another domestic destination: Campina Grande, in the state of Paraíba. During 4Q05, GOL plans to add regular service to Santa Cruz de La Sierra, Bolivia (inaugural flight scheduled for November 7th); Montevideo, Uruguay; and Asunción, Paraguay.

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In September, GOL commenced code-share operations with Copa Airlines and began offering flight and connection options between Brazil and Panama, including several destinations across the Americas, through the Tocumen International Airport (Panama), which serves 30 destinations in 20 countries.
 
Four leased Boeing 737 aircraft were added during 3Q05, increasing fleet size to 38 aircraft. In October, one more Boeing 737 aircraft was added, enabling GOL to reach a frequency of 400 daily flights. Three more leased aircraft will join the fleet in 4Q05. GOL’s order for new Boeing 737-800s is comprised of 60 firm orders and 41 purchase options, totaling 101 aircraft, with the deliveries commencing in June 2006. GOL plans to double its fleet by the end of 2010 to a total of 86 aircraft.
 
During 3Q05, GOL began formal discussions with Fernando Chico Pardo and a group of Mexican investors, to create a low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Mexican air transportation market. GOL and its Mexican partners are working to complete agreements and apply for the necessary licenses to own, manage and operate an LCC in Mexico, under Mexican Aviation Law and other applicable regulations. Plans are to commence flights in the Mexican market in 2006.
 
In October, GOL concluded the first phase of its new Aircraft Maintenance Center at the Confins Airport, in the State of Minas Gerais. The center’s first hangar was certified by the DAC (Department of Civil Aviation) to begin maintenance services and received its first GOL aircraft. The certification authorizes GOL to perform maintenance services for Boeing 737-300s and Boeing Next Generation 737-700 and 800s.
 
GOL received recognition as the best financially managed company in 2004 among 500 Brazilian companies, according to a survey conducted by the magazine IstoÉ Dinheiro in partnership with the auditing firm Deloitte.

Financial & Operating Highlights             %            %   
(US GAAP)   3Q05    3Q04    Change   2Q05    Change
RPKs (mm)   2,629    1,596    64.7%    2,239    17.4% 
ASKs (mm)   3,565    2,279    56.4%    3,086    15.5% 
Load Factor    73.7%    70.0%    +3.7 pp    72.6%    +1.1 pp 
Passenger Revenue per ASK (R$ cents)   18.66    21.84    -14.6%    17.00    9.8% 
Operating Revenue per ASK (R$ cents) (“RASK”)   19.54    22.69    -13.9%    18.22    7.2% 
Operating Cost per ASK (R$ cents) (“CASK”)   14.40    15.60    -7.7%    15.46    -6.9% 
Operating Cost ex-fuel per ASK (R$ cents)   8.55    10.16    -15.8%    9.22    -7.3% 
Breakeven Load Factor    54.3%    48.1%    +6.2 pp    61.6%    -7.3 pp 
Net Revenues (R$ mm)   696.7    517.2    34.7%    562.2    23.9% 
EBITDAR (R$ mm)   253.9    216.9    17.1%    155.7    63.1% 
EBITDAR Margin    36.4%    41.9%    -5.5 pp    27.7%    +8.7 pp 
Operating Income (R$ mm)   183.3    162.0    13.1%    85.0    115.6% 
Operating Margin    26.3%    31.3%    -5.0 pp    15.1%    +11.2 pp 
Net Income (R$ mm)   138.2    96.9    42.6%    73.4    88.3% 
Net Income Margin    19.8%    18.7%    +1.1 pp    13.1%    +6.7 pp 
Earnings per Share (R$ )   0.71    0.52    36.5%    0.38    86.8% 
Earnings per ADS Equivalent (US$ )   0.60    0.35    71.4%    0.31    93.5% 
Weighted average number of shares, basic (000)   195,269    187,543    4.1%    192,915    1.2% 
Weighted average number of ADS, basic (000)   97,635    93,772    4.1%    96,457    1.2% 
         
Note: Historical RPK and ASK data may have immaterial alterations to match with official (final) DAC data. 

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MANAGEMENT’S COMMENTS ON 3Q05 RESULTS 

GOL’s performance in the third quarter of 2005 demonstrated the Company’s ability to grow capacity significantly while reducing costs and maintaining profitability, even during periods of extremely high fuel prices. “GOL remains committed to its virtuous cycle of maintaining low costs, allowing us to offer the lowest fares and achieve the highest load factors in the Brazilian market, thereby driving industry-leading profitability,” commented Constantino de Oliveira Junior, GOL’s CEO. Mr. Oliveira added, “Through the addition of aircraft and flight frequencies during the quarter, GOL significantly increased its domestic market share to 29% and consolidated its position as the second-largest domestic airline in Brazil.”

GOL’s profits in the third quarter of 2005 were above market estimates and demonstrated the benefits of increased scale, high productivity, and strict cost control. GOL continued to show the highest load factors in the Brazilian market and one of the highest aircraft utilizations in the world, while maintaining market cost leadership. During the quarter, GOL’s load factor increased 3.7 percentage points to 73.7%, aircraft utilization remained at 14 block hours per day, while operating costs per ASK decreased 15.8%, excluding fuel.

While fuel costs per available seat kilometer (ASK) increased 7.5% year-over-year, GOL’s operating cost per seat kilometer (CASK) decreased by 7.7% to 14.40 cents (R$). Cost reductions were driven by increased scale, productivity and stage length, reductions in sales, marketing and Boeing aircraft maintenance expenses, and a 21.5% appreciation of the Brazilian Real against the U.S. dollar. The 17% increase in employees over 2Q05, related to planned capacity expansion in the second half of 2005, was compensated with higher productivity.

Demand for our passenger air transportation services grew at high rates during the quarter, stimulated by average fare reductions of 11.4% vs. the previous year. The 7.5% increase in fuel CASK (fuel CASK represented 41% of total CASK), combined with a 13.9% reduction in RASK, resulted in operating income growth of 13.1% in the year-over-year comparison. Fuel-neutral operating income increased 29% in the year-over-year comparison. The Company has hedged approximately 50% of its fuel price exposure and 70% of its U.S. dollar exposure for 4Q05. “Our absolute market cost leadership, represented by a stage-length adjusted CASK over 25% lower than our closest competitor, is key to our virtuous cycle, and allows us to provide the lowest fares and the best customer value proposition in the market,” commented Richard Lark, GOL’s CFO.

In terms of future perspectives, besides maintaining high levels of productivity and profitability, short-term growth will be driven by the addition of new aircraft, new destinations and new frequencies. The addition of four Boeing 737 aircraft to the fleet in the last quarter of 2005 will increase seat capacity by over 60% year-over-year.

GOL remains committed to its strategy of profitable expansion through a low cost structure and high quality customer service. “We are very proud that more than 33 million customers have chosen to fly GOL, and we continue to make every effort to offer them the best in air travel: new planes, frequent flights in the main markets, an ever-expanding integrated route system and lower prices; all of which is delivered by our dedicated team of employees who are key to our success," stated Mr. Oliveira. “By remaining focused on our business model, while continuing to grow, be innovative and provide the lowest fares, we will further create value for our customers, employees and shareholders.”

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REVENUES 

Net operating revenues, principally revenues from passenger transportation, increased 34.7% to R$696.7mm, primarily due to higher revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) and a lower yield. RPK growth was driven by a 44.6% increase in departures, as well as an increase in load factor from 70.0% to 73.7% . RPKs grew 64.7% to 2,629 mm, and revenue passengers grew 48.8% to 3.5 mm.

Average fares decreased 11.4% from R$221 to R$196, principally due to our fare re-alignment in March 2005. Yields declined 18.9% to 25.31 cents (R$) per passenger kilometer, due to lower fares and a 7.3% increase in average stage length.

Complementing net operating revenues, cargo transportation activities primarily contributed to the expansion of other operating revenues, which increased from R$19.5mm to R$31.3mm.

The 56.4% year-over-year capacity expansion, represented by ASKs, facilitated the addition of 38 new daily flight frequencies (including 7 night flights) and one new destination in 3Q05. The addition of an four average operating aircraft during the quarter (or from 23 to 37 aircraft in the year-over-year comparison) drove the ASK increase.

Operating revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) decreased 13.9% to R$19.54 cents in 3Q05.

The growth in RPKs resulted in a higher domestic market share for GOL, reaching 29% in the end of 3Q05, compared to 22% in the end of 3Q04. Through its regular international flights to Buenos Aires, Argentina, GOL achieved an international market share of 2% (share of Brazilian airline RPK) in the same period. Approximately 5% of GOL’s total RPKs were related to international passenger traffic (Brazil-Buenos Aires routes).

OPERATING EXPENSES 

Operating expenses per ASK decreased by 15.8%, excluding fuel, in the quarter. Total CASK decreased 7.7%, to 14.40 cents (R$), due to higher productivity, a longer average stage length, and by a greater dilution of fixed costs over a higher number of ASKs, offset by increases in aircraft fuel expenses per ASK. Total operating expenses increased 44.5%, reaching R$513.4mm, due to high fuel prices and the expansion of our operations (fleet and employee expansion, a higher volume of landing fees and marketing activities). Fuel price increases during 3Q05 accounted for one-third of the R$84.7mm increase in fuel expenses. Breakeven load factor increased to 54.3% in the year-over-year comparison.

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

The breakdown of our costs and operational expenses for 3Q05, 3Q04 and 2Q05 is as follows:

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Operating Expenses (R$ cents / ASK)                    
    3Q05    3Q04    % Chg.    2Q05    % Chg. 
Salaries, wages and benefits    1.85    1.87    -1.1%    1.83    1.1% 
Aircraft fuel    5.85    5.44    7.5%    6.24    -6.3% 
Aircraft rent    1.74    2.17    -19.8%    2.02    -13.9% 
Aircraft insurance    0.22    0.28    -21.4%    0.24    -8.3% 
Sales and marketing    2.26    2.95    -23.4%    2.55    -11.4% 
Landing fees    0.68    0.64    6.3%    0.69    -1.4% 
Aircraft and traffic servicing    0.73    0.65    12.3%    0.64    14.1% 
Maintenance, materials and repairs    0.17    0.57    -70.2%    0.34    -50.0% 
Depreciation    0.24    0.24    0.0%    0.27    -11.1% 
Other operating expenses    0.66    0.79    -16.5%    0.64    3.1% 
 
Total operating expenses    14.40    15.60    -7.7%    15.46    -6.9% 
 
 
 
Operating expenses ex- fuel    8.55    10.16    -15.8%    9.22    -7.3% 
 
 
 
Total Operating Expenses Fuel-Neutral 3Q04                     
(using 3Q04 fuel prices)   13.69    15.59    -12.2%    -    - 
 
Total Operating Expenses Fuel-Neutral 2Q05                     
(using 2Q05 fuel prices)   14.00    -    -    15.46    -9.4% 
                     

Operating Expenses (R$ million)                    
    3Q05    3Q04    % Chg.    2Q05    % Chg. 
Salaries, wages and benefits    66.1    42.6    55.0%    56.5    17.0% 
Aircraft fuel    208.7    124.0    68.3%    192.6    8.4% 
Aircraft rent    62.1    49.4    25.7%    62.4    -0.5% 
Aircraft insurance    8.0    6.3    27.8%    7.5    6.7% 
Sales and marketing    80.4    67.3    19.6%    78.6    2.3% 
Landing fees    24.2    14.6    65.7%    21.4    13.1% 
Aircraft and traffic servicing    25.9    14.7    76.1%    19.6    32.1% 
Maintenance, materials and repairs    6.0    12.9    -54.0%    10.4    -42.3% 
Depreciation    8.5    5.5    56.0%    8.3    2.4% 
Other operating expenses    23.5    17.9    31.3%    19.9    18.1% 
 
Total operating expenses    513.4    355.2    44.5%    477.2    7.6% 
 
 
 
Operating expenses ex- fuel    304.7    231.2    31.8%    284.6    7.1% 
 
 
 
 
Total Operating Expenses Fuel-Neutral 3Q04                     
(using 3Q04 fuel prices)   488.1    355.2    37.4%    -    - 
 
Total Operating Expenses Fuel-Neutral 2Q05                     
(using 2Q05 fuel prices)   499.0    -    -    477.2    4.6% 
                     

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Salaries, wages and benefits expenses per available seat kilometer (ASK) decreased 1.1% to 1.85 cents, despite a 5.8% inflation adjustment on salaries in 4Q04, a R$9.3mm provision for our employee profit sharing program (100% of 2004 profit sharing was expensed in 4Q), and to a 60.3% increase in the number of full-time equivalent employees - from 2,919 to 4,678 - related to capacity expansion.

Aircraft fuel expenses per ASK increased 7.5% over 3Q04 to 5.85 cents (R$), due to higher fuel prices per liter. The average fuel cost per liter increase over to 3Q04 was primarily due to the 44.5% increase in the international price for crude oil (WTI), partially offset by the 21.5% Brazilian Real appreciation against the U.S. dollar. GOL’s hedging program, in conjunction with its fuel efficient fleet and intelligent yield management, has helped to mitigate increases in jet fuel prices. The Company has hedged approximately 50% of its fuel requirements for 4Q05.

Aircraft rent per ASK decreased 19.8% to 1.74 cents (R$) in 3Q05 primarily due to a high aircraft utilization rate (14 block hours per day), and a 21.5% appreciation of the Brazilian Real during the period. GOL’s high aircraft utilization rates are attributable to a standardized Boeing fleet, which reduces complexity and turnaround times, and allows an increase in the number of daily flights per aircraft and a 24-hour per day utilization for over 25% of the fleet.

Aircraft insurance expenses per ASK decreased 21.4% due to the reduction in average premium rates, the 21.5% appreciation of the Brazilian Real against the US dollar, and a higher aircraft utilization rate.

Sales and marketing expenses per ASK decreased 23.4% to 2.26 cents (R$) primarily due to reductions in incentive sales commissions and an increase in ticket sales on the GOL website. GOL booked a majority of its ticket sales through a combination of its website (81% during 3Q05) and its call center (12% during 3Q05).

Landing fees per ASK increased 6.3% to 0.68 cents (R$), due to a 44.6% increase in departures and a 15% increase in average landing and navigation tariffs.

Aircraft and traffic servicing expenses per ASK increased 12.3% to 0.73 cents (R$), as a result of increased costs of third party services, principally ramp, baggage handling and technology services.

Maintenance, materials and repairs per ASK decreased 70.2% to 0.17 cents (R$), primarily due to reduced maintenance expenses in GOL’s Boeing aircraft phased maintenance program and a 21.5% appreciation of the Brazilian Real against the U.S. dollar.

Depreciation per ASK remained flat at 0.24 cents (R$), due to higher productivity, despite the higher volume of fixed assets, particularly spare parts inventory, and the increase of our technology equipment, due to our expansion of operations.

Other operating expenses per ASK were 0.66 cents (R$), a 16.5% decrease when compared to the same period of the previous year, due to higher productivity.

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COMMENTS ON EBITDA AND EBITDAR1 

The impact of a 3.15 cents (R$) RASK decrease, partially compensated by a CASK decrease of 1.20 cents (R$), resulted in a reduction of EBITDA per available seat kilometer to 5.38 cents (R$) in 3Q05. Compared to 2Q05, EBITDA per ASK increased 77.6% . Our EBITDA was positively affected by the 57.6% increase in operating capacity, and totaled R$191.8 in the period compared to R$167.5mm in 3Q04 (a 14.5% increase) and R$93.3mm in 2Q05 (a 105.6% increase).

EBITDAR Calculation (R$ cents / ASK)                    
    3Q05    3Q04    Chg. %    2Q05    Chg. % 
Net Revenues    19.54    22.69    -13.9%    18.22    7.2% 
Operating Expenses    14.40    15.60    -7.7%    15.46    -6.9% 
 
EBIT    5.14    7.09    -27.5%    2.76    86.2% 
Depreciation & Amortization    0.24    0.24    0.0%    0.27    -11.1% 
 
EBITDA    5.38    7.33    -26.6%    3.03    77.6% 
EBITDA Margin    27.5%    32.4%    -4.9 pp    16.6%    +10.9 pp 
Aircraft Rent    1.74    2.17    -19.8%    2.02    -13.9% 
 
EBITDAR    7.12    9.50    -25.1%    5.05    41.0% 
EBITDAR Margin    36.4%    41.9%    -5.5 pp    27.7%    +8.7 pp 
                     

EBITDAR Calculation (R$ million)                    
    3Q05    3Q04    Chg. %    2Q05    Chg. % 
Net Revenues    696.7    517.2    34.7%    562.2    23.9% 
Operating Expenses    513.4    355.2    44.5%    477.2    7.6% 
 
EBIT    183.3    162.0    13.1%    85.0    115.6% 
Depreciation & Amortization    8.5    5.5    56.0%    8.3    2.4% 
 
EBITDA    191.8    167.5    14.5%    93.3    105.6% 
EBITDA Margin    27.5%    32.4%    -4.9 pp    16.6%    +10.9 pp 
Aircraft Rent    62.1    49.4    25.7%    62.4    -0.5% 
 
EBITDAR    253.9    216.9    17.1%    155.7    63.1% 
EBITDAR Margin    36.4%    41.9%    -5.5 pp    27.7%    +8.7 pp 
                     

Aircraft rent represents a significant operating expense for GOL. As GOL leases all of its aircraft, we believe that EBITDAR (equivalent to EBITDA before aircraft rent expenses) is an important measure of relative operating performance. On a per available seat kilometer basis, EBITDAR was 7.12 cents (R$) in 3Q05, compared to 9.50 cents (R$) in 3Q04. EBITDAR amounted to R$253.9mm in 3Q05, compared to R$216.9mm in the same period last year and R$155.7mm in 2Q05.

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

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FINANCIAL RESULTS 

Financial expenses increased R$10.5mm due to a higher amount of short-term working capital debt, related to increased operations, and a negative variation on dollar-denominated deposits (a non-cash effect). Financial income increased R$52.5mm, primarily due to a R$99.9mm increase in cash and cash equivalents.

Financial Results (R$ thousands)   3Q05    3Q04    2Q05 
 
Financial Expenses             
Interest Expenses    (8,812)   (4,814)   (5,284)
Exchange variation Loss    (54)     (1,681)
Other    (6,407)     (9,838)
Total Financial Expenses    (15,273)   (4,814)   (16,803)
 
Financial Income             
Financial Income    36,710    (10,525)   36,248 
Capitalized Interest    5,258      5,677 
Exchange variation Gain       
Total Financial Income    41,968    (10,525)   41,925 
 
Net Financial Results    26,695    (15,339)   25,122 
             

NET INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE 

Net income in 3Q05 was R$138.2mm, representing a 19.8% net income margin, vs. R$96.9mm of net income in 3Q04.

Net earnings per share, basic, was R$0.71 in 3Q05 compared to R$0.52 in 3Q04. Basic weighted average shares outstanding were 195,269,054 in 3Q05 and 187,543,244 in 3Q04. Net earnings per share, diluted, was R$0.70 in the 3Q05 compared to R$0.51 in 3Q04. Fully-diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 196,050,417 in 3Q05 and 188,369,512 in 3Q04.

Net earnings per ADS, basic, was US$0.60 in 3Q05 compared to US$0.35 in 3Q04. Basic weighted average ADS outstanding were 97,634,527 in 3Q05 and 93,771,622 in 3Q04. Net earnings per ADS, diluted, was US$0.60 in the 3Q05 compared to US$0.35 in 3Q04. Fully-diluted weighted average ADS outstanding were 98,025,208 in 3Q05 and 94,184,756 in 3Q04.

GOL’s bylaws provide for a mandatory dividend to common and preferred shareholders of at least 25% of annual net distributable income (i.e., net income after a 5% provisioning of net income as legal reserves) determined in accordance with Brazilian corporation law (BR GAAP). For this purpose, net income was R$342.7mm in the first nine months of 2005.

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CASH FLOW 

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments decreased R$109.2mm during 3Q05. Cash from operating activities was R$120.5mm, mainly due to increased earnings from operations (R$138.2mm), partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable (R$33.0mm) and maintenance deposits (R$31.4mm) . The amount deposited for future maintenance was US$144mm at September 30, 2005.

Cash used in investing activities was R$165.9mm, consisting primarily of advances for aircraft acquisition (R$149.2mm) and acquisition of property and equipment (R$16.1mm) . Part of the Company’s cash (R$4.3mm) was invested in highly-liquid short-term instruments with maturities above 90 days. In the fourth quarter of 2005, we expect capital expenditures of approximately R$190mm, mainly due to increases in advances for aircraft acquisition.

Cash used in financing activities during 3Q05 was R$63.7mm, consisting primarily of R$57.9mm used for repayments of short-term borrowings.

Cash Flow Summary (R$ million)   3Q05    3Q04    % Change    2Q05    % Change 
Net cash provided by operating activities    120.5    77.7    55.2%    36.8    227.4% 
Net cash used in investing activities    (165.9) 1    (15.2)   988.9%    (67.5) 2    145.8% 
Net cash provided by financing activities    (63.7)   (24.9)   156.5%    217.8    nm 
 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents & short term investments    (109.1)   37.6    nm    187.1    nm 
                     
1.    Excluding R$4.3 mm of cash invested in highly-liquid short-term investments with maturities above 90 days, as defined by SFAS 115. 
2.    Excluding R$106.6 mm of cash invested in highly-liquid short-term investments with maturities above 90 days, as defined by SFAS 115. 

COMMENTS ON THE BALANCE SHEET 

GOL’s liquidity remained solid during 3Q05. The net cash position at September 30, 2005 was R$766.9mm, a decrease of R$51.3mm vs. 2Q05. The Company’s total liquidity was R$1,349mm (cash, short-term investments and accounts receivable) at the end of 3Q05. GOL’s leverage is low and its total debt (including future minimum lease payments) to total capitalization ratio is one of the lowest in the industry worldwide.

On September 30, 2005, the Company had seven revolving lines of credit secured by receivables and promissory notes, which allowed for borrowings of up to R$311mm. On September 30, 2005 the outstanding amount under these lines of credit was R$67mm.

Cash Position and Debt (R$ million)   9/30/2005    6/30/2005    % Change 
Cash, cash equivalents & short-term investments    833.6    942.8    -11.6% 
Short-term debt    66.7    124.6    -46.5% 
Long-term debt                     -                     -   
 
Net cash    766.9    818.2    -6.3% 
             

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Currently, GOL leases all of its aircraft, as well as airport terminal space, other airport facilities, office space and other equipment. On September 30, 2005, the Company leased 38 aircraft under operating leases, with initial lease term expiration dates ranging from 2006 to 2012.

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are denominated in US dollars. Such leases with initial or remaining terms at September 30, 2005 were as follows:

Minimum Lease Payments Schedule (thousands)        
    R$    US$ 
2005    59,963    26,984 
2006    234,173    105,379 
2007    222,113    99,952 
2008    153,788    69,205 
2009    108,602    48,871 
After 2009    58,772    26,448 
   
Total minimum lease payments    837,411    376,839 
         

Currently, the Company has 60 firm orders and 41 options to purchase new Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft. The firm orders have an approximate value of US$4.3 billion (based on aircraft list price) and are scheduled to be delivered between 2006 and 2012. As of September 30, 2005, GOL has made deposits in the amount of US$121.4mm related to the orders described below:

Aircraft Purchase Commitments (thousands)        
    Expected New         
    Aircraft    R$    US$ 
    Deliveries         
2005      196,309    88,340 
2006    11    1,569,869    706,448 
2007    13    1,910,339    859,661 
2008      1,201,850    540,838 
2009      939,986    422,998 
2010      1,301,620    585,735 
2011      1,172,037    527,422 
2012      1,214,235    546,411 
   
Total    60    9,506,245    4,277,853 
             

GOL’s expected fleet growth from 2005 to 2010 is as follows (includes firm orders only):

Aircraft    2005    2006    2007    2008    2009    2010 
737-300    12           
737-700    22    26    23    22    22    22 
737-800      20    32    42    56    64 
 
Total    42    54    60    64    78    86 
 
         Owned      11    24    30    38    46 
         Leased    42    43    36    34    40    40 
                         

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OUTLOOK 

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

The scheduled addition of four new aircraft to our fleet in the last quarter of 2005 should allow a 65% increase in available seat capacity over the same period of 2004. For the fourth quarter we expect a load factor in the range of 75-77% with yields in the range of R$29-30 cents (R$ per ASK). We expect a stable foreign exchange rate environment for the near term, supported by good economic fundamentals in the Brazilian economy. We expect that high oil prices will continue to pressure our fuel costs, partially mitigated by our hedging program. For the fourth quarter, we expect non-fuel CASK to be in the range of R$9-10 cents. For the full year 2005, we expect earnings per share near the lower end of our disclosed guidance range for the year of R$2.85 to R$3.15 per share.

Preliminary guidance for 2006 is based on GOL’s planned capacity expansion and the expected high demand for our passenger transportation services, driven by strong Brazilian economic fundamentals and GOL’s demand-stimulating low fares. Our preliminary projections are for a 2006 full-year EPS in the range of R$3.70 to R$4.15, representing annual growth of almost 40%. We plan to continue to popularize air travel in South America through expansion, technological innovation, improved operating efficiency, strict cost management, the lowest prices and high quality passenger service.

Financial Outlook (US GAAP)   2006 (preliminary 
    full year)
ASK Growth    +/- 45% 
Average Load Factor    +/- 74% 
Net Revenues (R$ billion)   +/- R$ 4.0 
Operating Margin    25% - 27% 
Earnings per Share    R$ 3.70 – R$ 4.15 
     

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GLOSSARY OF INDUSTRY TERMS 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, a “low-cost, low-fare” airline, is one of the most profitable and fastest growing airlines in the industry worldwide. GOL operates a simplified fleet with a single class of service. It also has one of the youngest and most modern fleets in the industry that results in low maintenance, fuel and training costs, with high aircraft utilization and efficiency ratios. In addition, safe and reliable services, which stimulate GOL’s brand recognition and customer satisfaction, allow GOL to have the best value proposition in the market. GOL currently offers over 400 daily flights to 44 major business and travel destinations in Brazil and Argentina, with substantial expansion opportunities. GOL growth plans include increasing frequencies in existing markets and adding service to additional markets in both Brazil and other high-traffic South American travel destinations. GOL shares are listed on the NYSE and the Bovespa. For more information, flight times and fares, please access our site at www.voegol.com.br or call 0300-789-2121 in Brazil, 0810-266-3131 in Argentina, 800-1001 21 in Bolivia, or 55 11 2125-3200 from overseas. GOL: here everyone can fly!

CONTACT: GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A.

Investor Relations:     
Ph: (5511) 5033 4393     
e-mail: ri@golnaweb.com.br     
site: www.voegol.com.br/ir     
 
Media – Brazil and Latin America:    Media – U.S. and Europe: 
Roberta Corbioli and Márcia Bertoncello    Meaghan Smith 
MVL Comunicação    Gavin Anderson & Company 
Ph: (5511) 3049-0343 / 0341    Ph: 212-515-1904 
e-mail: roberta.corbioli@mvl.com.br    e-mail: msmith@gavinanderson.com 

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

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Operating Data             
US GAAP - Unaudited             
    3Q05    3Q04    % Change 
       
Revenue Passengers (000)   3,496    2,350    48.8% 
Revenue Passengers Kilometers (RPK) (mm)   2,629    1,596    64.7% 
Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) (mm)   3,565    2,279    56.4% 
Load factor    73.7%    70.0%    +3.7 pp 
Break-even load factor    54.3%    48.1%    +6.2 pp 
Aircraft utilization (block hours per day)   13.9    14.1    -1.4% 
Average fare    R$ 195.78    R$ 221.08    -11.4% 
Yield per passenger kilometer (cents)   25.31    31.19    -18.9% 
Passenger revenue per available set kilometer (cents)   18.66    21.84    -14.6% 
Operating revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) (cents)   19.54    22.69    -13.9% 
Operating cost per available seat kilometer (CASK) (cents)   14.40    15.60    -7.7% 
Operating cost, excluding fuel, per available seat kilometer (cents)   8.55    10.16    -15.8% 
Number of Departures    32,237    22,299    44.6% 
Average stage length (km)   731    681    7.3% 
Avg number of operating aircraft during period    37.0    22.7    63.0% 
Full-time equivalent employees at period end    4,678    2,919    60.3% 
% of Sales through website during period    81.3%    77.7%    +3.6 pp 
% of Sales through website and call center during period    93.3%    90.6%    +2.7 pp 
Average Exchange Rate (1)   R$ 2.34    R$ 2.98    -21.5% 
End of period Exchange Rate (1)   R$ 2.22    R$ 2.86    -22.4% 
Inflation (IGP-M) (2)   -1.4%    3.3%    -4.7 pp 
Inflation (IPCA) (3)   0.3%    1.9%    -1.6 pp 
WTI (avg. per barrel) (4)   $63.31    $43.82    44.5% 
 
(1)   Source: Brazilian Central Bank             
(2)   Source: Fundação Getulio Vargas             
(3)   Source: IBGE             
(4)   Source: Bloomberg             
             

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Consolidated Statement of Operations             
US GAAP - Unaudited             
R$ 000             
    3Q05    3Q04    % Change 
       
 
Net operating revenues             
    Passenger    $665,374    $497,757    33.7% 
    Cargo and Other    31,284    19,477    60.6% 
       
 Total net operating revenues    696,658    517,234    34.7% 
 
Operating expenses             
    Salaries, wages and benefits    66,060    42,632    55.0% 
    Aircraft fuel    208,711    123,978    68.3% 
    Aircraft rent    62,135    49,429    25.7% 
    Aircraft insurance    8,025    6,281    27.8% 
    Sales and marketing    80,439    67,275    19.6% 
    Landing fees    24,190    14,597    65.7% 
   Aircraft and traffic servicing    25,869    14,692    76.1% 
   Maintenance materials and repairs    5,951    12,944    -54.0% 
   Depreciation    8,523    5,463    56.0% 
   Other operating expenses    23,532    17,920    31.3% 
       
Total operating expenses    513,435    355,211    44.5% 
 
Operating income    183,223    162,023    13.1% 
 
Other expense             
       Financial expense    (8,812)   (4,814)   83.0% 
       Financial income    36,710    (10,525)   -448.8% 
       Capitalized interest    5,258      nm 
       Exchange variation loss    (54)     nm 
       Other    (6,407)     nm 
 
Income before income taxes    209,918    146,684    43.1% 
Income taxes current    (64,222)   (46,488)   38.1% 
Income taxes deferred    (7,506)   (3,296)   127.7% 
       
Net income    138,190    96,900    42.6% 
       
 
Earnings per share, basic    $0.71    $0.52    36.5% 
Earnings per share, diluted    $0.70    $0.51    37.3% 
 
Earnings per ADS, basic - US Dollar    $0.60    $0.35    71.4% 
Earnings per ADS, diluted - US Dollar    $0.60    $0.35    71.4% 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (000)   195,269    187,543    4.1% 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (000)   196,050    188,370    4.1% 
             

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Consolidated Balance Sheet         
US GAAP - Unaudited         
R$ 000         
    September 30, 2005    June 30, 2005 
     
ASSETS    2,266,849    2,156,392 
Current Assets    1,428,590    1,500,654 
     Cash and cash equivalents    60,895    174,307 
     Short-term investments    772,731    768,479 
     Receivables less allowance    515,779    483,944 
     Inventories    31,643    24,011 
     Recoverable taxes and deferred tax    16,121    19,921 
     Prepaid expenses    26,375    23,125 
     Other current assets    5,046    6,867 
Property and Equipment, net    455,080    297,674 
     Pre-delivery deposits for flight equipment    319,396    170,215 
     Other property and equipment    202,492    186,388 
     Accumulated depreciation    (66,808)   (58,929)
Other Assets    383,179    358,064 
     Deposits for aircraft leasing contracts    20,037    22,892 
     Deposits for aircraft maintenance    353,911    322,471 
     Other    9,231    12,701 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY    2,266,849    2,156,392 
Current Liabilities    426,233    462,354 
     Accounts payable    34,988    33,576 
     Air traffic liability    193,726    190,684 
     Payroll and related charges    60,555    45,420 
     Operating leases payable    10,285    10,837 
     Short-term borrowings    66,678    124,556 
     Dividends Payable    673    663 
     Sales tax and landing fees    54,808    49,874 
     Other current liabilities    4,520    6,744 
Long Term Liabilities    86,896    80,119 
     Deferred income taxes, net    69,737    66,200 
     Other liabilities    17,159    13,919 
Shareholder's Equity    1,753,720    1,613,919 
     Preferred Shares (no par value)   828,215    828,637 
     Common shares (no par value)   41,500    41,500 
     Additional Paid In Capital    49,733    50,031 
     Compensation Expenses    (5,877)   (7,432)
     Appropriated retained earnings    18,352    18,352 
     Unappropriated retained earnings    827,372    689,182 
     Net comprehensive income    (5,575)   (6,351)
         

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows             
US GAAP - Unaudited             
R$ 000             
    3Q05    3Q04    % Change 
       
Cash flows from operating activities             
Net income (loss)   138,190    96,900    42.6% 
Adjustments to reconcile net income             
   provided by operating activities             
 Amortization of compensation in stocks    1,257    7,164    -82.5% 
   Depreciation    8,523    5,463    56.0% 
   Provision for doubtful accounts receivable    1,172    43    2625.6% 
   Deferred income taxes    7,506    3,296    127.7% 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities             
   Receivables    (33,007)   (54,745)   -39.7% 
   Inventories    (7,632)   (1,052)   625.5% 
   Prepaid expenses, other assets             
    and recoverable taxes    3,112    245    1170.2% 
   Accounts payable and long-term vendor payable    1,412    4,270    -66.9% 
   Deposits for aircraft and engine maintenance    (31,440)   (12,825)   145.1% 
   Operating leases payable    656    (6,086)   -110.8% 
   Air traffic liability    3,042    18,498    -83.6% 
   Payroll and related charges    15,137    2,253    571.9% 
   Other liabilities    12,582    14,242    -11.7% 
       
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities    120,510    77,666    55.2% 
Cash flows from investing activities             
   Deposits for aircraft leasing contracts      1,295    -99.4% 
   Acquisition of property and equipment    (16,748)   (14,997)   11.7% 
   Pre-delivery deposits    (149,181)   (1,535)   9618.6% 
 Aquisition of short-term securities    (4,252)     nm 
       
 
Net cash used in investing activities    (170,173)   (15,237)   1016.8% 
Cash flows from financing activities             
   Short term borrowings, net    (57,879)   (22,119)   161.7% 
   Issuance of common and preferred shares      (2,739)   -100.0% 
   Deferred Income tax on issuance costs    (5,880)     nm 
   Dividends payable    10      nm 
       
Net cash provided by financing activities    (63,749)   (24,858)   156.5% 
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents    (113,412)   37,571    -401.9% 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period    174,307    696,169    -75.0% 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period    60,895    733,740    -91.7% 
       
 
Cash, cash equiv. and ST invest. at beg. of the period    942,786    696,169    35.4% 
Cash, cash equiv. and ST invest. at end of the period    833,626    733,740    13.6% 
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash             
   flow information             
Interest paid net of amount capitalized    7,600    5,137    47.9% 
Income taxes paid    61,555    30,844    99.6% 
             

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Consolidated Statement of Operations             
BR GAAP - Unaudited             
R$ 000             
    3Q05    3Q04    % Change 
       
Net operating revenues             
    Passenger    665,374    497,757    33.7% 
    Cargo and Other    31,284    19,477    60.6% 
       
 Total net operating revenues    696,658    517,234    34.7% 
 
Operating expenses             
   Salaries, wages and benefits    64,803    35,471    82.7% 
   Aircraft fuel    208,711    123,979    68.3% 
   Aircraft rent    62,135    49,429    25.7% 
   Supplementary rent    31,825    27,357    16.3% 
   Aircraft insurance    8,025    6,281    27.8% 
   Sales and marketing    80,439    67,275    19.6% 
   Landing fees    24,190    14,597    65.7% 
  Aircraft and traffic servicing    25,869    14,692    76.1% 
  Maintenance materials and repairs    5,951    12,944    -54.0% 
  Depreciation    8,523    5,463    56.0% 
  Amortization    198    144    37.5% 
  Other operating expenses    25,315    17,711    42.9% 
       
Total operating expenses    545,984    375,343    45.5% 
 
Operating income    150,674    141,891    6.2% 
 
Other expense             
       Financial income (expense), net    21,155    (7,990)   -364.8% 
 
Income before income taxes    171,829    133,901    28.3% 
Income taxes current    (64,222)   (46,675)   37.6% 
Income taxes deferred    6,831    (808)   -945.4% 
       
Net income    114,438    86,418    32.4% 
       
 
Net income per share    $0.59    $0.46    28.3% 
             
Net income per ADS - US Dollar    $0.50    $0.31    61.3% 
             
Number of shares by end of period (000)   195,269    187,543    4.1% 
             

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Consolidated Balance Sheet         
BR GAAP - Unaudited         
R$ 000         
    September 30, 2005    June 30, 2005 
     
ASSETS    1,997,273    1,918,417 
Current Assets    1,445,888    1,523,900 
     Cash and cash equivalents    833,625    942,786 
     Receivables less allowance    515,779    483,944 
     Inventories    31,643    24,011 
     Recoverable taxes and deferred tax    21,959    19,921 
     Prepaid expenses    37,836    50,362 
     Other current assets    5,046    2,876 
Long Term Assets    89,316    96,605 
     Deposits    26,716    30,866 
     Deferred Taxes    27,755    26,587 
     Prepaid Expenses    25,614    27,360 
     Other    9,231    11,792 
Property and Equipment, net    462,069    297,912 
     Investments    1,749    1,499 
     Pre-delivery deposits for flight equipment    319,396    170,215 
     Property and equipment    135,684    123,148 
     Deferred    5,240    3,050 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    1,997,273    1,918,417 
Current liabilities    425,787    462,364 
     Short-term borrowings    66,678    124,556 
     Accounts payable    34,988    33,066 
     Operating leases payable    10,285    10,837 
     Payroll and related charges    40,718    34,871 
     Profit participation    19,837    10,549 
     Sales tax and landing fees    16,877    14,892 
     Taxes and contributions payable    37,931    34,983 
     Air traffic liability    193,726    191,193 
     Other current liabilities    4,747    7,417 
Long Term Liabilities    19,120    18,125 
     Operating leases payable    2,223    2,729 
     Provision for contingencies    12,008    11,190 
     Deferred taxes    4,889    4,206 
Shareholders' Equity    1,552,366    1,437,928 
     Capital    990,804    990,804 
     Capital Reserves    89,556    89,556 
     Revenue Reserves    194,793    194,793 
     Retained earnings    277,213    162,775 
         

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows         
BR GAAP - Unaudited         
R$ 000         
    3Q05    3Q04 
     
Cash flows from operating activities         
Net income (loss)   114,438    86,417 
Adjustments to reconcile net income         
provided by operating activities:         
   Depreciation    8,523    5,463 
   Amortization    198    144 
   Provision for doubtful accounts receivable    486    43 
   Provision for contingencies    5,707    (1,348)
   Deferred income taxes    (6,831)   808 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities         
   Receivables    (32,321)   (54,745)
   Inventories    (7,632)   (1,052)
   Prepaid expenses, other assets         
       and recoverable taxes    18,288    (24,562)
   Accounts payable and long-term vendor payable    1,922    (432)
   Deposits for aircraft and engine maintenance      13,320 
   Operating leases payable    (1,058)   (1,386)
   Air traffic liability    2,533    18,498 
   Taxes payable    2,948   
   Payroll and related charges    15,135    2,253 
   Other liabilities    (4,891)   12,680 
     
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities    117,445    56,101 
Cash flows from investing activities         
   Investments    (250)  
   Deposits for aircraft leasing contracts    4,150    (10,958)
   Pre-delivery deposits    (149,181)   (3,646)
   Acquisition of property and equipment    (23,447)   (12,885)
     
 
Net cash used in investing activities    (168,728)   (27,489)
Cash flows from financing activities         
   Short term borrowings, net    (57,878)   (22,119)
 Goodwill special reserve      29,187 
     
 
Net cash provided by financing activities    (57,878)   7,068 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents    (109,161)   35,680 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period    942,786    696,169 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period    833,625    731,849 
         
         

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

Date: October 31, 2005

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

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

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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