Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. Reports 2023 First Quarter Financial Results
First Quarter 2023 Highlights:
- Total revenue of
increased$143.4 million versus 2022 and$75.5 million compared with 2019$53.7 - Net loss available to stockholders of
improved$0.4 million versus 2022$42.6 million - Adjusted EBITDA of
increased$27.2 million versus 2022 and$48.4 million compared with 2019$5.1 million - Lindblad segment Net Yield per Available Guest Night of
increased$1,205 63% versus 2022 and10% compared with 2019 - Occupancy of
81% compared with66% in 2022 - Strong reservations for future travel with bookings for 2023
45% ahead of bookings for 2019 at the same point in 2019 - Following the quarter, further increased financial flexibility through issuance of new senior secured notes
Dolf Berle, Chief Executive Officer, said "Lindblad is off to a great start in 2023 as the momentum we have generated since emerging from the pandemic continued in earnest during the first quarter. The strategic investments we have made to expand capacity and diversify our product portfolio are delivering strong results as new and returning guests are eager to explore the world's most amazing destinations. We are also just beginning to tap into the expanded earnings potential of the Company. Demand for expedition travel continues to grow and as we further ramp occupancies, continue to broaden and deepen our offering of high-quality authentic experiences and maintain premium pricing levels, we are uniquely positioned to significantly ramp earnings and build long-term shareholder value in the years ahead."
FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
Tour Revenues
First quarter tour revenues of
Lindblad segment tour revenue of
Land Experiences tour revenues of
Net Income
Net loss available to stockholders for the first quarter was
Adjusted EBITDA
First quarter Adjusted EBITDA of
Lindblad segment Adjusted EBITDA of
Land Experiences segment Adjusted EBITDA of
For the three months ended | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | Change | % | ||||||||||||
Tour revenues: | ||||||||||||||||
Lindblad | $ | 115,498 | $ | 50,274 | $ | 65,224 | 130 % | |||||||||
Land Experiences | 27,897 | 17,572 | 10,325 | 59 % | ||||||||||||
Total tour revenues | $ | 143,395 | $ | 67,846 | $ | 75,549 | 111 % | |||||||||
Operating income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||
Lindblad | $ | 12,118 | $ | (33,569) | $ | 45,687 | NM | |||||||||
Land Experiences | 348 | (676) | 1,024 | NM | ||||||||||||
Total operating loss | $ | 12,466 | $ | (34,245) | $ | 46,711 | NM | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA: | ||||||||||||||||
Lindblad | $ | 26,083 | $ | (20,981) | $ | 47,064 | NM | |||||||||
Land Experiences | 1,103 | (239) | 1,342 | NM | ||||||||||||
Total adjusted EBITDA | $ | 27,186 | $ | (21,220) | $ | 48,406 | NM |
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
The Company's cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term securities were
As of March 31, 2023, the Company had a total debt position of
Following the quarter, the Company issued
FINANCIAL OUTLOOK
The Company's current expectations for the full year 2023 are as follows:
- Tour revenues of
-$550 $575 million - Adjusted EBITDA of
-$70 $80 million
The Company has substantial advance reservations for future travel with strong gross bookings, partially offset by short-term cancellations. As of April 24, 2023, Lindblad segment bookings for travel during 2023 have increased
STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN
The Company currently has a
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
The Company uses a variety of operational and financial metrics, including non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Occupancy, Net Yields and Net Cruise Costs, to enable it to analyze its performance and financial condition. The Company utilizes these financial measures to manage its business on a day-to-day basis and believes that they are the most relevant measures of performance. Some of these measures are commonly used in the cruise and tourism industry to evaluate performance. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide expanded insight to assess revenue and cost performance, in addition to the standard GAAP-based financial measures. There are no specific rules or regulations for determining non-GAAP measures, and as such, they may not be comparable to measures used by other companies within the industry.
The presentation of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The definitions of non-GAAP financial measures along with a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information to GAAP are included in the supplemental financial schedules.
Conference Call Information
The Company has scheduled a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on May 3, 2023, to discuss the earnings of the Company. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (833) 470-1428 (
About Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. is an expedition travel company that focuses on ship-based voyages through its Lindblad Expeditions brand and land-based travel through its subsidiaries, Natural Habitat, Inc. ("Natural Habitat"), Off the Beaten Path LLC ("Off the Beaten Path"), DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. ("DuVine"), and Classic Journeys, LLC ("Classic Journeys").
Lindblad Expeditions works in partnership with National Geographic to inspire people to explore and care about the planet. The organizations work in tandem to produce innovative marine expedition programs and promote conservation and sustainable tourism around the world. The partnership's educationally oriented voyages allow guests to interact with and learn from leading scientists, naturalists and researchers while discovering stunning natural environments, above and below the sea, through state-of-the-art exploration tools.
Natural Habitat partners with the World Wildlife Fund to offer and promote conservation and sustainable travel that directly protects nature. Natural Habitat's adventures include polar bear tours in Churchill,
Classic Journeys is a luxury cultural walking tour company that operates a portfolio of curated tours centered around cinematic walks led by expert local guides. Classic Journeys offers active small-group and private custom journeys in over 50 countries around the world.
DuVine designs and leads luxury bike tours in the world's most amazing destinations, from
Off the Beaten Path is an outdoor, active travel company offering guided small group adventures and private custom journeys that connect travelers with the wild nature and authentic culture of their destinations. Off the Beaten Path's trips extend across the globe, with a focus on exceptional national park experiences in the Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, and
Forward Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include the Company's financial projections and may also generally be identified as such because the context of such statements will include words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe the Company's financial guidance or future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those expected. Many of these risks and uncertainties are currently amplified by, and will continue to be amplified by, or in the future may be amplified by, the COVID-19 outbreak. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. There may be additional risks that we consider immaterial or which are unknown. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) events and conditions around the world, including war and other military actions, such as the current conflict between
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
As of | As of | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 83,984 | $ | 87,177 | ||||
Restricted cash | 36,740 | 28,847 | ||||||
Short-term securities | - | 13,591 | ||||||
Marine operating supplies | 8,880 | 9,961 | ||||||
Inventories | 2,221 | 1,965 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 44,101 | 41,778 | ||||||
Total current assets | 175,926 | 183,319 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 534,492 | 539,406 | ||||||
Goodwill | 42,017 | 42,017 | ||||||
Intangibles, net | 10,760 | 11,219 | ||||||
Deferred tax asset | 2,121 | 2,167 | ||||||
Right-to-use lease assets | 3,992 | 4,345 | ||||||
Other long-term assets | 4,960 | 5,502 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 774,268 | $ | 787,975 | ||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||||||
Unearned passenger revenues | $ | 249,633 | $ | 245,101 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 53,388 | 71,019 | ||||||
Long-term debt - current | 23,308 | 23,337 | ||||||
Lease liabilities - current | 1,683 | 1,663 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 328,012 | 341,120 | ||||||
Long-term debt, less current portion | 524,332 | 529,452 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 1,486 | - | ||||||
Lease liabilities | 2,582 | 2,961 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 89 | 88 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 856,501 | 873,621 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | - | - | ||||||
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, 165,000 shares authorized; 62,000 shares | 70,211 | 69,143 | ||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 25,698 | 27,886 | ||||||
95,909 | 97,029 | |||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||||||
Preferred stock, | - | - | ||||||
Common stock, | 5 | 5 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 86,741 | 83,850 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (264,888) | (266,530) | ||||||
Total stockholders' deficit | (178,142) | (182,675) | ||||||
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders' deficit | $ | 774,268 | $ | 787,975 |
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
For the three months ended | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Tour revenues | $ | 143,395 | $ | 67,846 | ||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Cost of tours | 72,050 | 57,947 | ||||||
General and administrative | 26,419 | 20,637 | ||||||
Selling and marketing | 20,652 | 12,329 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 11,808 | 11,178 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 130,929 | 102,091 | ||||||
Operating income (loss) | 12,466 | (34,245) | ||||||
Other (expense) income: | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | (10,467) | (8,715) | ||||||
Gain on foreign currency | 152 | 130 | ||||||
Other income | 170 | 533 | ||||||
Total other expense | (10,145) | (8,052) | ||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 2,321 | (42,297) | ||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 1,543 | (149) | ||||||
Net income (loss) | 778 | (42,148) | ||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | 157 | (427) | ||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. | 621 | (41,721) | ||||||
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock dividend | 1,069 | 1,298 | ||||||
Net loss available to stockholders | $ | (448) | $ | (43,019) | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||
Basic | 53,128,100 | 50,757,126 | ||||||
Diluted | 53,128,100 | 50,757,126 | ||||||
Undistributed loss per share available to stockholders: | ||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.85) | ||||
Diluted | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.85) |
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
For the three months ended | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Cash Flows From Operating Activities | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 778 | $ | (42,148) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 11,808 | 11,178 | ||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs and other, net | 681 | 701 | ||||||
Amortization of right-to-use lease assets | 353 | (9) | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 2,902 | 1,828 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 1,533 | (149) | ||||||
Change in fair value of contingent acquisition consideration | - | 56 | ||||||
Gain on foreign currency | (152) | (130) | ||||||
Write-off of unamortized issuance costs related to debt refinancing | - | 9,004 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | ||||||||
Marine operating supplies and inventories | 825 | 482 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (2,323) | (4,890) | ||||||
Unearned passenger revenues | 4,532 | 29,563 | ||||||
Other long-term assets | (1,041) | (261) | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities | (1) | 845 | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (17,478) | (908) | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | (359) | - | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 2,058 | 5,162 | ||||||
Cash Flows From Investing Activities | ||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (6,425) | (7,522) | ||||||
Sale of securities | 15,163 | - | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 8,738 | (7,522) | ||||||
Cash Flows From Financing Activities | ||||||||
Proceeds from long-term debt | - | 360,000 | ||||||
Repayments of long-term debt | (5,809) | (334,684) | ||||||
Payment of deferred financing costs | (21) | (10,781) | ||||||
Repurchase under stock-based compensation plans and related tax impacts | (266) | (6) | ||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (6,096) | 14,529 | ||||||
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 4,700 | 12,169 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 116,024 | 172,693 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 120,724 | $ | 184,862 | ||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||||||||
Cash paid during the period: | ||||||||
Interest | $ | 16,593 | $ | 3,613 | ||||
Income taxes | 89 | 58 | ||||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
Non-cash preferred stock dividend | $ | 1,069 | $ | 1,298 |
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||
For the three months ended | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 778 | $ | (42,148) | ||
Interest expense, net | 10,467 | 8,715 | ||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 1,543 | (149) | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 11,808 | 11,178 | ||||
Gain on foreign currency | (152) | (130) | ||||
Other income | (170) | (533) | ||||
Stock-based compensation | 2,902 | 1,828 | ||||
Other | 10 | 19 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 27,186 | $ | (21,220) |
Reconciliation of Operating (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||
Lindblad Segment | For the three months ended | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 12,118 | $ | (33,569) | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 11,152 | 10,741 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 2,803 | 1,828 | ||||||
Other | 10 | 19 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 26,083 | $ | (20,981) |
Land Experiences Segment | For the three months ended | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 348 | $ | (676) | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 656 | 437 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 99 | - | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 1,103 | $ | (239) |
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | For the three months ended | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 2,058 | $ | 5,162 | ||||
Less: purchases of property and equipment | (6,425) | (7,522) | ||||||
Free Cash Flow | $ | (4,367) | $ | (2,360) |
For the three months ended | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Available Guest Nights | 83,184 | 48,546 | ||||||
Guest Nights Sold | 67,057 | 32,184 | ||||||
Occupancy | 81 | % | 66 | % | ||||
Maximum Guests | 8,990 | 5,414 | ||||||
Number of Guests | 7,354 | 3,661 | ||||||
Voyages | 113 | 83 |
Calculation of Gross and Net Yield per Available Guest Night | For the three months ended | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Guest ticket revenues | $ | 102,614 | $ | 45,502 | ||||
Other tour revenue | 12,884 | 4,772 | ||||||
Tour Revenues | 115,498 | 50,274 | ||||||
Less: Commissions | (7,816) | (4,405) | ||||||
Less: Other tour expenses | (7,458) | (9,989) | ||||||
Net Yield | $ | 100,224 | $ | 35,880 | ||||
Available Guest Nights | 83,184 | 48,546 | ||||||
Gross Yield per Available Guest Night | $ | 1,388 | $ | 1,036 | ||||
Net Yield per Available Guest Night | 1,205 | 739 |
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
Calculation of Gross Cruise Cost and Net Cruise Cost Lindblad Segment | For the three months ended | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Cost of tours | $ | 57,095 | $ | 47,571 | ||||
Plus: Selling and marketing | 16,567 | 10,283 | ||||||
Plus: General and administrative | 18,566 | 15,248 | ||||||
Gross Cruise Cost | 92,228 | 73,102 | ||||||
Less: Commissions | (7,816) | (4,405) | ||||||
Less: Other tour expenses | (7,458) | (9,989) | ||||||
Net Cruise Cost | 76,954 | 58,708 | ||||||
Less: Fuel Expense | (8,351) | (5,924) | ||||||
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel | 68,603 | 52,784 | ||||||
Non-GAAP Adjustments: | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation | (2,803) | (1,828) | ||||||
Other | (10) | (19) | ||||||
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel | $ | 65,790 | $ | 50,937 | ||||
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost | $ | 74,141 | $ | 56,861 | ||||
Available Guest Nights | 83,184 | 48,546 | ||||||
Gross Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night | $ | 1,109 | $ | 1,506 | ||||
Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night | 925 | 1,209 | ||||||
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night | 825 | 1,087 | ||||||
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night | 791 | 1,049 | ||||||
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night | 891 | 1,171 |
Operational and Financial Metrics
Adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss) excluding depreciation and amortization, net interest expense, other income (expense), income tax (expense) benefit, (gain) loss on foreign currency, (gain) loss on transfer of assets, reorganization costs, and other supplemental adjustments. Other supplemental adjustments include certain non-operating items such as stock-based compensation, executive severance costs, the National Geographic fee amortization, debt refinancing costs, acquisition-related expenses and other non-recurring charges. We believe Adjusted EBITDA, when considered along with other performance measures, is a useful measure as it reflects certain operating drivers of the business, such as sales growth, operating costs, selling and administrative expense, and other operating income and expense. We believe Adjusted EBITDA helps provide a more complete understanding of the underlying operating results and trends and an enhanced overall understanding of our financial performance and prospects for the future. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or a measure comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements, such as unearned passenger revenues, capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments, and tax payments. Our use of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other companies within the industry.
The following metrics apply to the Lindblad segment:
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost represents Net Cruise Cost adjusted for Non-GAAP other supplemental adjustments which include certain non-operating items such as stock-based compensation, the National Geographic fee amortization and acquisition-related expenses.
Available Guest Nights is a measurement of capacity available for sale and represents double occupancy per cabin (except single occupancy for a single capacity cabin) multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period. We also record the number of guest nights available on our limited land programs in this definition.
Gross Cruise Cost represents the sum of cost of tours plus selling and marketing expenses, and general and administrative expenses.
Gross Yield per Available Guest Night represents tour revenues divided by Available Guest Nights.
Guest Nights Sold represents the number of guests carried for the period multiplied by the number of nights sailed within the period.
Maximum Guests is a measure of capacity and represents the maximum number of guests in a period and is based on double occupancy per cabin (except single occupancy for a single capacity cabin).
Net Cruise Cost represents Gross Cruise Cost excluding commissions and certain other direct costs of guest ticket revenues and other tour revenues.
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel represents Net Cruise Cost excluding fuel costs.
Net Yield represents tour revenues less commissions and direct costs of other tour revenues.
Net Yield per Available Guest Night represents Net Yield divided by Available Guest Nights.
Number of Guests represents the number of guests that travel with us in a period.
Occupancy is calculated by dividing Guest Nights Sold by Available Guest Nights.
Voyages represent the number of ship expeditions completed during the period.
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