Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. Reports 2023 Fourth Quarter Financial Results and Full Year Financial Results
- Total revenues increased by 35% to $569.5 million for the full year 2023.
- Net loss available to stockholders improved by $66.1 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by $82.7 million to $71.2 million.
- Lindblad segment available guest nights increased by 33%.
- Net yield per available guest night increased by 12% to $1,097, and occupancy increased to 77%.
- Extended and expanded strategic relationship with National Geographic for an additional 17 years through 2040.
- None.
Insights
The reported increase in total revenues by 35% to $569.5 million for Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. indicates a robust growth trajectory for the company, which is particularly notable given the context of the global travel industry's recovery post-pandemic. The significant reduction in net loss and the increase in Adjusted EBITDA by $82.7 million to $71.2 million are key indicators of operational efficiency and improved profitability. The refinancing of export credit agreements through the issuance of new senior secured notes suggests a strategic move to strengthen the company's financial structure, potentially resulting in lower interest expenses over time.
From an investment perspective, the extended and expanded strategic relationship with National Geographic could be seen as a long-term growth driver, expanding the company's market reach and brand association. However, the issuance of 9.00% senior secured notes could be a point of concern due to the relatively high-interest rate, reflecting the cost of capital and potential risks associated with the company's credit profile.
The growth in the adventure travel and expedition cruise sector is underscored by the increase in Lindblad's available guest nights and occupancy rates. The reported 33% increase in available guest nights and a 12% increase in net yield per available guest night to $1,097, coupled with an occupancy increase to 77%, are indicative of strong consumer demand and effective revenue management. The company's focus on authentic and immersive experiential travel is well-aligned with current consumer trends favoring unique and personalized travel experiences.
Moreover, the expansion into land-based travel experiences with a 20% increase in revenues in this segment suggests a diversification strategy that could mitigate the risks associated with overreliance on a single segment. The forward-looking statements regarding substantial advance reservations and a 2% increase in bookings year-over-year provide optimistic indicators for continued revenue growth in 2024, although regional instability could pose challenges to this outlook.
The financial results of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. reflect broader economic trends, such as the recovery of the leisure and travel industry post-pandemic and the impact of inflationary pressures on operational costs and consumer pricing. The improvement in net loss and Adjusted EBITDA suggests that the company is leveraging economies of scale as it ramps up operations, which could potentially lead to better cost management and higher margins in the future.
However, the increased interest expense due to higher rates and additional borrowings is a reminder of the current rising interest rate environment and its impact on corporate debt. Investors should consider the balance between the company's growth prospects and the financial costs of sustaining such growth, particularly in light of the global economic uncertainties that may affect consumer discretionary spending.
Full Year 2023 Highlights:
- Total revenues increased
35% to$569.5 million - Net loss available to stockholders improved
$66.1 million
- Adjusted EBITDA increased
$82.7 million $71.2 million
- Lindblad segment available guest nights increased
33%
- Net yield per available guest night increased
12% to$1,097 77%
- Further increased financial flexibility with refinancing of export credit agreements through issuance of new senior secured notes
- Extended and expanded strategic relationship with National Geographic for an additional 17 years through 2040
Sven Lindblad, Chief Executive Officer, said "The record full year results we delivered in 2023 provides a glimpse of the earnings power of the Company as we further ramp our expedition operations and maximize the potential across our platform of leading land-based travel companies. The strategic investments we have already made to expand our ship capacity and diversify our land-based product offerings provides us significant opportunity in both the short and long-term given the growing market demand for authentic and immersive experiential travel. This past quarter we took another important step to solidify and accelerate that opportunity by extending, and most importantly, expanding our strategic relationship with National Geographic. Over the past two decades, our intuitive connection and shared ethos has positively impacted hundreds of thousands of guests, while also providing meaningful support to some of the world's most remarkable destinations. The expanded agreement will enable us to build on that success in the years ahead as we expand our addressable audiences, develop additional innovative expeditions and reach more citizen explorers than ever before."
FULL YEAR RESULTS
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Land Experiences tour revenues of
Net Income
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FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
Tour Revenues
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Net Income
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(In thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | Change | % | 2023 | 2022 | Change | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tour revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lindblad | $ | 85,750 | $ | 80,386 | $ | 5,364 | 7 % | $ | 397,410 | $ | 278,449 | $ | 118,961 | 43 % | ||||||||||||||||||
Land Experiences | 39,610 | 37,572 | 2,038 | 5 % | 172,133 | 143,051 | 29,082 | 20 % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total tour revenues | $ | 125,360 | $ | 117,958 | $ | 7,402 | 6 % | $ | 569,543 | $ | 421,500 | $ | 148,043 | 35 % | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lindblad | $ | (17,268) | $ | (17,490) | $ | 222 | 1 % | $ | (8,692) | $ | (77,871) | $ | 69,179 | 89 % | ||||||||||||||||||
Land Experiences | 3,424 | 2,192 | 1,232 | 56 % | 19,291 | 14,825 | 4,466 | 30 % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total operating loss | $ | (13,844) | $ | (15,298) | $ | 1,454 | 10 % | $ | 10,599 | $ | (63,046) | $ | 73,645 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lindblad | $ | (431) | $ | (5,594) | $ | 5,163 | 92 % | $ | 48,456 | $ | (29,154) | $ | 77,610 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
Land Experiences | 4,279 | 2,891 | 1,388 | 48 % | 22,750 | 17,628 | 5,122 | 29 % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total adjusted EBITDA | $ | 3,848 | $ | (2,703) | $ | 6,551 | NM | $ | 71,206 | $ | (11,526) | $ | 82,732 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
OTHER
During November 2023 the Company extended and expanded it's 20-year relationship with National Geographic for an additional 17 years, with a commitment through 2040. The new agreement will allow the brand to reach new worldwide audiences through global rights to the National Geographic brand for expedition cruises, by leveraging of The Walt Disney Company as an affiliate of National Geographic Partners to distribute product through Disney's powerful sales channels and support robust joint marketing campaigns, and through enhancements to the onboard guest experience with more immersive storytelling and experiences connected to the National Geographic brand.
This expanded relationship will elevate the brand's position as the leader in expedition cruise and will increase the earnings potential of the Company by opening larger addressable markets and potential expansion into additional market segments through: a global license to use the National Geographic Expeditions brand to market, sell and operate co-branded trips on expedition ships; exclusivity on trips marketed in
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
The Company's cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term securities were
During May, the Company issued
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had a total debt position of
FINANCIAL OUTLOOK
The Company's current expectations for the full year 2024 are as follows:
- Tour revenues of
$610 $630 million - Adjusted EBITDA of
$88 $98 million
The Company has substantial advance reservations for future travel with strong gross bookings, partially offset by the short-term impact of instability in
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 February 28, 2024, 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) adverse general economic factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of interest rates, inflation, unemployment and perceptions of these and similar conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence that negatively impact the ability or desire of people to travel; (ii) suspended operations, cancelling or rescheduling of voyages and other potential disruptions to our business and operations related to the COVID-19 virus or other health pandemic, the civil unrest in
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
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2023 | 2022 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 156,845 | $ | 87,177 | ||||
Restricted cash | 30,499 | 28,847 | ||||||
Short-term securities | - | 13,591 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 57,158 | 53,704 | ||||||
Total current assets | 244,502 | 183,319 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 526,002 | 539,406 | ||||||
Goodwill | 42,017 | 42,017 | ||||||
Intangibles, net | 9,412 | 11,219 | ||||||
Other long-term assets | 9,364 | 12,014 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 831,297 | $ | 787,975 | ||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||||||
Unearned passenger revenues | $ | 252,199 | $ | 245,101 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 65,055 | 71,019 | ||||||
Long-term debt - current | 47 | 23,337 | ||||||
Lease liabilities - current | 1,923 | 1,663 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 319,224 | 341,120 | ||||||
Long-term debt, less current portion | 621,778 | 529,452 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 2,118 | - | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 1,943 | 3,049 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 945,063 | 873,621 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | - | - | ||||||
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, 165,000 shares authorized; 62,000 shares issued and | 73,514 | 69,143 | ||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 37,784 | 27,886 | ||||||
111,298 | 97,029 | |||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||||||
Preferred stock, | - | - | ||||||
Common stock, | 5 | 5 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 97,139 | 83,850 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (322,208) | (266,530) | ||||||
Total stockholders' deficit | (225,064) | (182,675) | ||||||
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders' deficit | $ | 831,297 | $ | 787,975 | ||||
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
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2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Tour revenues | $ | 125,362 | $ | 117,961 | $ | 569,543 | $ | 421,500 | ||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of tours | 77,082 | 75,194 | 322,376 | 283,217 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | 32,842 | 27,409 | 118,431 | 96,291 | ||||||||||||
Selling and marketing | 16,229 | 19,803 | 71,426 | 60,996 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 13,051 | 10,850 | 46,711 | 44,042 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 139,204 | 133,256 | 558,944 | 484,546 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss | (13,842) | (15,295) | 10,599 | (63,046) | ||||||||||||
Other (expense) income: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (11,421) | (10,996) | (45,014) | (37,495) | ||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on foreign currency | 705 | 181 | 751 | (1,236) | ||||||||||||
Other (expense) income | (293) | (390) | (4,066) | (307) | ||||||||||||
Total other expense | (11,009) | (11,205) | (48,329) | (39,038) | ||||||||||||
Loss before income taxes | (24,851) | (26,500) | (37,730) | (102,084) | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 1,561 | 5,460 | 3,146 | 6,076 | ||||||||||||
Net loss | (26,412) | (31,960) | (40,876) | (108,160) | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | 992 | 222 | 4,734 | 3,221 | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. | (27,404) | (32,182) | (45,610) | (111,381) | ||||||||||||
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock dividend | 1,117 | 1,053 | 4,373 | 4,671 | ||||||||||||
Net loss available to stockholders | $ | (28,521) | $ | (33,235) | $ | (49,983) | $ | (116,052) | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 53,343,125 | 53,078,214 | 53,256,513 | 52,018,987 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 53,343,125 | 53,078,214 | 53,256,513 | 52,018,987 | ||||||||||||
Undistributed loss per share available to stockholders: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.53) | $ | (0.63) | $ | (0.94) | $ | (2.23) | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | (0.53) | $ | (0.63) | $ | (0.94) | $ | (2.23) | ||||||||
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
For the years ended | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Cash Flows From Operating Activities | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (40,876) | $ | (108,160) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 46,711 | 44,042 | ||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs and other, net | 3,368 | 2,669 | ||||||
Amortization of right-to-use lease assets | 811 | 608 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 13,886 | 6,992 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 2,719 | 5,481 | ||||||
(Gain) loss on foreign currency | (751) | 1,236 | ||||||
Write-off of unamortized issuance costs related to debt refinancing | 3,860 | 9,004 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (3,454) | (19,695) | ||||||
Unearned passenger revenues | 7,098 | 32,503 | ||||||
Other long-term assets | (1,871) | 2,556 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities | - | 689 | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (5,210) | 20,530 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | (850) | (658) | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 25,441 | (2,203) | ||||||
Cash Flows From Investing Activities | ||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (29,963) | (38,205) | ||||||
Sale (purchase) of short-term securities | 15,163 | (15,000) | ||||||
Proceeds from loan principal repayment | - | 3,610 | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (14,800) | (49,595) | ||||||
Cash Flows From Financing Activities | ||||||||
Proceeds from long-term debt | 275,000 | 360,000 | ||||||
Repayments of long-term debt | (205,704) | (352,941) | ||||||
Payment of deferred financing costs | (7,489) | (10,874) | ||||||
Repurchase under stock-based compensation plans and related tax impacts | (1,128) | (1,056) | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 60,679 | (4,871) | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 71,320 | (56,669) | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 116,024 | 172,693 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 187,344 | $ | 116,024 | ||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||||||||
Cash paid during the period: | ||||||||
Interest | $ | 43,695 | $ | 25,815 | ||||
Income taxes | 711 | 309 | ||||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
Non-cash preferred stock dividend | 4,373 | 4,671 | ||||||
Value of shares issued for acquisition | - | - | ||||||
Non-cash preferred stock deemed dividend | - | - | ||||||
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Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||||||||||
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2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (26,412) | $ | (31,960) | $ | (40,876) | $ | (108,160) | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | 11,421 | 10,996 | 45,014 | 37,495 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 1,559 | 5,457 | 3,146 | 6,076 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 13,051 | 10,850 | 46,711 | 44,042 | ||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on foreign currency | (705) | (181) | (751) | 1,236 | ||||||||||||
Other expense (income) | 293 | 390 | 4,066 | 307 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 4,641 | 1,709 | 13,886 | 6,992 | ||||||||||||
Other | - | 36 | 10 | 486 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 3,848 | $ | (2,703) | $ | 71,206 | $ | (11,526) | ||||||||
Reconciliation of Operating (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||||||||||
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2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Operating loss | $ | (17,268) | $ | (17,490) | $ | (8,692) | $ | (77,871) | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 12,196 | 10,187 | 43,351 | 41,275 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 4,641 | 1,709 | 13,787 | 6,992 | ||||||||||||
Other | - | - | 10 | 450 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (431) | $ | (5,594) | $ | 48,456 | $ | (29,154) | ||||||||
Land Experiences Segment | ||||||||||||||||
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2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Operating income | $ | 3,424 | $ | 2,192 | $ | 19,291 | $ | 14,825 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 855 | 663 | 3,360 | 2,767 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | - | 99 | - | ||||||||||||
Other | - | 36 | - | 36 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 4,279 | $ | 2,891 | $ | 22,750 | $ | 17,628 | ||||||||
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Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | For the years ended | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 25,441 | $ | (2,203) | ||||
Less: purchases of property and equipment | (29,963) | (38,205) | ||||||
Free Cash Flow | $ | (4,522) | $ | (40,408) | ||||
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2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Available Guest Nights | 72,762 | 61,830 | 316,091 | 236,784 | ||||||||||||
Guest Nights Sold | 51,217 | 46,685 | 243,269 | 177,521 | ||||||||||||
Occupancy | 70 | % | 76 | % | 77 | % | 75 | % | ||||||||
Maximum Guests | 8,226 | 7,310 | 37,339 | 29,095 | ||||||||||||
Number of Guests | 6,071 | 5,691 | 29,719 | 22,347 | ||||||||||||
Voyages | 95 | 91 | 454 | 393 | ||||||||||||
Calculation of Gross and Net Yield per Available Guest Night | For the three months ended | For the years ended | ||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Guest ticket revenues | $ | 72,218 | $ | 65,830 | $ | 345,871 | $ | 240,592 | ||||||||
Other tour revenue | 13,532 | 14,556 | 51,539 | 37,857 | ||||||||||||
Tour Revenues | 85,750 | 80,386 | 397,410 | 278,449 | ||||||||||||
Less: Commissions | (5,790) | (4,768) | (25,787) | (19,149) | ||||||||||||
Less: Other tour expenses | (5,656) | (6,755) | (24,952) | (27,780) | ||||||||||||
Net Yield | $ | 74,304 | $ | 68,863 | $ | 346,671 | $ | 231,520 | ||||||||
Available Guest Nights | 72,762 | 61,830 | 316,091 | 236,784 | ||||||||||||
Gross Yield per Available Guest Night | $ | 1,178 | $ | 1,300 | $ | 1,257 | $ | 1,176 | ||||||||
Net Yield per Available Guest Night | 1,021 | 1,114 | 1,097 | 978 | ||||||||||||
Reconciliation of Operating (Loss) Income to Net Yield | For the three months ended | For the years ended | ||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Operating loss | $ | (17,268) | $ | (17,490) | $ | (8,692) | $ | (77,871) | ||||||||
Cost of tours | 55,021 | 56,004 | 222,413 | 201,255 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | 22,630 | 19,077 | 83,004 | 67,564 | ||||||||||||
Selling and marketing | 13,171 | 12,608 | 57,334 | 46,226 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 12,196 | 10,187 | 43,351 | 41,275 | ||||||||||||
Less: Commissions | (5,790) | (4,768) | (25,787) | (19,149) | ||||||||||||
Less: Other tour expenses | (5,656) | (6,755) | (24,952) | (27,780) | ||||||||||||
Net Yield | 74,304 | 68,863 | 346,671 | 231,520 | ||||||||||||
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Calculation of Gross Cruise Cost and Net Cruise Cost Lindblad Segment | For the three months ended | For the years ended | ||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Cost of tours | $ | 55,021 | $ | 56,004 | $ | 222,413 | $ | 201,255 | ||||||||
Plus: Selling and marketing | 13,171 | 12,608 | 57,334 | 46,226 | ||||||||||||
Plus: General and administrative | 22,630 | 19,077 | 83,004 | 67,564 | ||||||||||||
Gross Cruise Cost | 90,822 | 87,689 | 362,751 | 315,045 | ||||||||||||
Less: Commissions | (5,790) | (4,768) | (25,787) | (19,149) | ||||||||||||
Less: Other tour expenses | (5,656) | (6,755) | (24,952) | (27,780) | ||||||||||||
Net Cruise Cost | 79,376 | 76,166 | 312,012 | 268,116 | ||||||||||||
Less: Fuel Expense | (7,974) | (9,716) | (27,913) | (31,135) | ||||||||||||
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel | 71,402 | 66,450 | 284,099 | 236,981 | ||||||||||||
Non-GAAP Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | (4,641) | (1,709) | (13,787) | (6,992) | ||||||||||||
Other | - | (36) | (10) | (450) | ||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel | $ | 66,761 | $ | 64,705 | $ | 270,302 | $ | 229,539 | ||||||||
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost | $ | 74,735 | $ | 74,421 | $ | 298,215 | $ | 260,674 | ||||||||
Available Guest Nights | 72,762 | 61,830 | 316,091 | 236,784 | ||||||||||||
Gross Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night | $ | 1,248 | $ | 1,418 | $ | 1,148 | $ | 1,331 | ||||||||
Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night | 1,091 | 1,232 | 987 | 1,132 | ||||||||||||
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night | 981 | 1,075 | 899 | 1,001 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night | 918 | 1,046 | 855 | 969 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night | 1,027 | 1,204 | 943 | 1,101 | ||||||||||||
Reconciliation of 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance: | ||||||||||||
(In millions) | Full Year 2024 | |||||||||||
Income before income taxes | $ | (27) | to | $ | (17) | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 50 | to | 48 | |||||||||
Interest expense, net | 49 | to | 49 | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 13 | to | 12 | |||||||||
Other | 3 | to | 6 | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 88 | to | $ | 98 | |||||||
A reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA is not provided because the Company cannot estimate or predict with reasonable certainty certain discrete tax items, which could significantly impact that financial measure.
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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