# Virgin Australia

Type: Company

Source: Finance Intelligence Brief — https://getfinancebrief.com/entity/virgin-australia
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## Timeline

- **2026-02-26**: Tax Bill Impact — Profit is 'dented' as deferred tax assets are exhausted and normal tax obligations resume.
- **2023-08-01**: Return to Profitability — Virgin reports its first statutory profit in over a decade, aided by tax offsets.
- **2020-09-04**: Bain Capital Acquisition — Bain Capital completes the purchase, restructuring the airline into a mid-market carrier.
- **2020-04-21**: Voluntary Administration — Virgin Australia enters administration with A$7 billion in debt.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Virgin Australia’s Profit Hit by Post-Administration Tax Obligations
2026-02-27 00:54:50 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Virgin Australia has reported a significant impact on its latest profit figures due to a substantial tax bill stemming from its 2020 restructuring. While underlying performance remains robust, the normalization of tax obligations marks a critical transition for the airline as it prepares for a potential public listing.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/virgin-australia-profit-tax-bill-2026

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