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Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K, dated April 30, 2013, discloses the Monthly Operating Report (MOR) for AMR Corporation (American Airlines Group Inc.) and its subsidiaries (the "Debtors") for the month ended March 31, 2013. The Debtors are operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The filing includes a proposed Plan of Reorganization filed on April 15, 2013, which contemplates a merger with US Airways Group, Inc.

Key Financial Metrics

Revenue Breakdown: Passenger revenue totaled $1,917 million (American Airlines: $1,664 million; Regional Affiliates: $253 million). Cargo revenue was $59 million, and other revenues were $211 million.

Expense Breakdown: Aircraft fuel expenses were $764 million. Wages, salaries, and benefits were $523 million. Reorganization items, net, totaled $145 million, primarily driven by aircraft and facility financing renegotiations ($129 million).

Material Changes and Operational Highlights

• Operating Performance: The Debtors generated positive operating income of $91 million for the month, despite a net loss of $193 million driven by interest expense ($164 million) and reorganization charges ($145 million).
• Liquidity: Cash and short-term investments totaled $4,244 million ($606 million cash + $3,638 million short-term investments). Net cash provided by operating activities was $300 million, while investing activities used $461 million (primarily capital expenditures and short-term investment changes).
• Debt and Liabilities: Total liabilities subject to compromise were $6,779 million, including $1,198 million in long-term debt and $3,971 million in estimated allowed claims on aircraft and facility obligations.
• Professional Fees: Total disbursements to retained professionals for the month were $22.8 million, with $13 million accrued in professional fees included in reorganization items.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Merger and Reorganization Plan: On April 15, 2013, the Debtors filed a Plan of Reorganization and a Merger Agreement with US Airways Group. The plan proposes that US Airways Group stockholders receive 28% of the combined company's equity, while AMR stakeholders (including creditors and labor unions) receive the remaining 72%. The Debtors have an exclusive period to solicit votes on the Plan through July 29, 2013.

Key Risks and Contingencies:

• Merger Approval: The merger is subject to Bankruptcy Court confirmation of the Plan, US Airways stockholder approval, and regulatory approvals. A Merger Support Order from the Bankruptcy Court was pending as of April 29, 2013, with a deadline of May 14, 2013, to avoid potential termination of the agreement.
• Asset Repossession: Under Section 1110 of the Bankruptcy Code, lessors and secured parties may repossess aircraft if agreements are not reached. While agreements have been reached for substantially all aircraft, definitive documentation is pending for some.
• Claims Resolution: The ultimate number and amount of allowed claims are not yet known. The Debtors are in the process of resolving claims, which may materially adjust the liabilities subject to compromise.
• Forward-Looking Statements: The filing explicitly states that the Monthly Operating Report is unaudited, prepared solely for bankruptcy reporting, and should not be viewed as indicative of future results or GAAP financial statements.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the status of the Bankruptcy Court's Merger Support Order and the May 14, 2013 deadline.
• Confirm the final terms of the Plan of Reorganization and the specific equity distribution percentages for creditors versus US Airways stockholders.
• Monitor the resolution of aircraft lease and financing renegotiations to assess the risk of asset repossession.
• Review the final allowed claims amounts versus the current $6,779 million estimate for liabilities subject to compromise.
• Check for updates on the US Airways Group stockholder vote and regulatory approvals (Hart-Scott-Rodino).