Travelzoo Reports Fourth Quarter 2014 Results

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Travelzoo Inc. TZOO:

  • Revenue of $31.5 million, down 16% year-over-year
  • Operating profit of $1.2 million, down 72% year-over-year
  • Earnings per share of $0.09, compared to $0.21 in the prior-year period
  • Non-GAAP loss per share of $0.04, compared to non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.21 in the prior-year period
  • Cash flow used by operations of $100,000

Travelzoo Inc., a global Internet media company, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014, with revenue of $31.5 million, a decrease of 16% year-over-year. Net income was $1.2 million, with earnings per share of $0.09. Non-GAAP net loss was $579,000, with non-GAAP loss per share of $0.04. Non-GAAP net loss and non-GAAP loss per share exclude a $1.8 million release of reserve for Travelzoo Inc.'s anticipated settlement agreements in connection with a dispute over unclaimed property audits.

"Investment in products and audience resulted in an operating loss for the quarter," said Chris Loughlin, chief executive officer. "Our objective remains to leverage Travelzoo's global scale and trusted brand for improved earnings in future periods."

North America

North America business segment revenue decreased 18% year-over-year to $21.1 million. Operating loss for the fourth quarter was $936,000, or (4)% of revenue, down from $2.7 million, or 10% of revenue, in the prior-year period.

Europe

Europe business segment revenue decreased 12% year-over-year to $10.4 million. In local currency terms, revenue decreased 10% year-over-year. Operating profit for the fourth quarter was $337,000, or 3% of revenue, down from $1.8 million, or 15% of revenue in the prior-year period.

Members

Travelzoo had a total unduplicated number of members in North America and Europe of 24.2 million as of December 31, 2014, up 4% from December 31, 2013. In North America, total unduplicated number of members was 16.9 million as of December 31, 2014, up 2% from December 31, 2013. In Europe, total unduplicated number of members was 7.3 million as of December 31, 2014, up 9% from December 31, 2013.

Income Taxes

Income tax benefit was $66,000, compared to $1.3 million income tax expense in the prior-year period, driven by lower operating income.

Asset Management

During the fourth quarter of 2014, Travelzoo used $100,000 of cash from operating activities. Accounts receivable increased by $622,000 over the prior-year period to $14.6 million. Accounts payable decreased by $8.8 million over the prior-year period to $23.0 million. Capital expenditures were $346,000, down from $1.9 million in the prior-year period. As of December 31, 2014, cash and cash equivalents were $54.8 million.

Non-GAAP Information

To give an enhanced view of Travelzoo's operating performance, management has calculated non-GAAP operating expense, non-GAAP operating profit, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP effective tax rate, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per share by excluding the release of a reserve related to our unexchanged promotional shares. The company believes these metrics assist investors to assess certain business trends in the same way that these trends are analyzed by management. The discussion of these non-GAAP metrics are not in accordance with GAAP and may differ from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. Non-GAAP metrics are merely a supplement to, and not a replacement for GAAP financial information. As the only difference between GAAP and non-GAAP information is the release of a reserve related to our unexchanged promotional shares, today's reporting should not be viewed as Travelzoo's intention to report non-GAAP information in future periods. Refer to the “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Information” section of this press release for important information.

Conference Call

Travelzoo will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter results at 11:00 a.m. ET today. Please visit http://www.travelzoo.com/earnings to

  • download the management presentation (PDF format) to be discussed in the conference call;
  • access the webcast.

About Travelzoo

Travelzoo Inc. is a global Internet media company. With more than 27 million members in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and 25 offices worldwide, Travelzoo® publishes deals from more than 2,000 travel and entertainment companies. Travelzoo's deal experts review offers to find the best deals and confirm their true value. In Asia Pacific, Travelzoo is independently owned and operated by Travelzoo (Asia) Ltd. and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under a license agreement with Travelzoo Inc.

Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. When used in this press release, the words “expect”, “predict”, “project”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “seek” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC. We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements. Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release. Travelzoo and Top 20 are registered trademarks of Travelzoo. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

 

Travelzoo Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 (Unaudited)

 (In thousands, except per share amounts)

 
Three months ended Twelve months ended
December 31, December 31,
2014     2013   2014     2013  
Revenues $ 31,498 $ 37,475 $ 142,076 $ 158,234
Cost of revenues 4,279   4,670   17,906   17,402  
Gross profit 27,219   32,805   124,170   140,832  
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing 16,552 17,307 67,233 74,870
General and administrative 11,266 11,025 43,470 41,684
Unexchanged promotional shares (1,834 )   (7,583 ) 22,000  
Total operating expenses 25,984   28,332   103,120   138,554  
Income from operations 1,235 4,473 21,050 2,278
Other income (loss) (46 ) 61   141   429  
Income before income taxes 1,189 4,534 21,191 2,707
Income taxes (66 ) 1,304   4,839   7,718  
Net income (loss) $ 1,255   $ 3,230   $ 16,352   $ (5,011 )
Net income (loss) per share:                
Basic $ 0.09   $ 0.22   $ 1.11   $ (0.33 )
Diluted $ 0.09   $ 0.21   $ 1.10   $ (0.33 )
Weighted average shares:
Basic 14,730 14,997 14,768 15,269
Diluted 14,730 15,072 14,809 15,269
 

Travelzoo Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 
December 31,
2014
December 31,

2013

 
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 54,812 $ 66,223
Accounts receivable, net 14,608 13,986
Income taxes receivable 3,889 2,656
Deposits 74 396
Prepaid expenses and other 2,610 3,202
Deferred tax assets 1,302 1,143
Restricted cash 200
Funds held for reverse/forward stock split 192   13,668  
Total current assets 77,487 101,474
Deposits 1,087 1,168
Deferred tax assets 1,336 2,032
Restricted cash 1,393 1,479
Property and equipment, net 9,022 8,245
Intangible assets, net 163   404  
Total assets $ 90,488   $ 114,802  
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 23,008 $ 31,766
Accrued expenses and other 9,943 10,824
Deferred revenue 1,192 1,578
Income tax payable 574
Reserve for unexchanged promotional shares 1,393 12,726
Payable to shareholders for reverse/forward stock split 192   13,668  
Total current liabilities 36,302 70,562
Long-term tax liabilities 10,936 10,436
Long term deferred rent and other 3,436   2,469  
Total liabilities 50,674   83,467  
Common stock 163 163
Treasury stock (21,517 ) (15,662 )
Additional paid-in capital 11,043 10,247
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,997 ) (530 )
Retained earnings 53,122   37,117  
Total stockholders' equity 39,814   31,335  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 90,488   $ 114,802  
 

Travelzoo Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 
Three months ended Twelve months ended
December 31, December 31,
2014     2013   2014     2013  
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ 1,255 $ 3,230 $ 16,352 $ (5,011 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 790 795 2,824 2,980
Impairment of software 249
Deferred income taxes 545 65 437 706
Stock-based compensation 148 395 982 1,384
Provision for losses on accounts receivable 45 15 40 (29 )
Net foreign currency effects 85 (5 ) 68 33
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 835 932 (1,154 ) (173 )
Deposits 157 (67 ) 398 (50 )
Income tax receivable (296 ) 1,873 (1,248 ) 4,042
Prepaid expenses and other (458 ) 161 (4 ) (1,058 )
Accounts payable 2,270 3,623 (6,883 ) 2,826
Accrued expenses and other (247 ) 693 (306 ) 1,076
Income tax payable (1,198 ) (1,298 ) 608 (6 )
Reserve for unexchanged promotional shares (4,150 ) (12,274 ) (11,333 ) 9,726
Other non-current liabilities 119   47   500   406  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (100 ) (1,815 ) 1,530   16,852  
Cash flows from investing activities:
Release of restricted cash 200 1,786
Purchases of property and equipment (346 ) (1,866 ) (3,260 ) (5,461 )
Net cash used in investing activities (346 ) (1,866 ) (3,060 ) (3,675 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock (7,764 ) (5,855 ) (7,764 )
Reverse/forward stock split, including transaction costs   (688 ) (479 ) (688 )
Net cash used in financing activities   (8,452 ) (6,334 ) (8,452 )
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents (1,948 ) 456   (3,547 ) 329  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (2,394 ) (11,677 ) (11,411 ) 5,054
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 57,206   77,900   66,223   61,169  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 54,812   $ 66,223   $ 54,812   $ 66,223  
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes, net $ 690 $ 691 $ 4,606 $ 2,609
       

Travelzoo Inc.

Segment Information

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

Three months ended December 31,
2014

North

America

Europe

Elimination
and Other (a)

Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 21,054 $ 10,444 $ $ 31,498
Intersegment revenue 228   8   (236 )
Total net revenues 21,282   10,452   (236 ) 31,498
Operating income (loss) $ (936 ) $ 337   $ 1,834   $ 1,235

Three months ended December 31,
2013

North

America

Europe

Elimination
and Other (b)

Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 25,586 $ 11,889 $ $ 37,475
Intersegment revenue 194   11   (205 )
Total net revenues 25,780   11,900   (205 ) 37,475
Operating income $ 2,680   $ 1,793   $   $ 4,473
 

Twelve months ended December 31,
2014

North
America
Europe

Elimination
and Other (a)

Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 95,183 $ 46,893 $ $ 142,076
Intersegment revenue 1,350   163   (1,513 )
Total net revenues 96,533   47,056   (1,513 ) 142,076
Operating income $ 7,679   $ 5,788   $ 7,583   $ 21,050

Twelve months ended December 31,
2013

North
America
Europe

Elimination
and Other (b)

Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 111,955 $ 46,279 $ $ 158,234
Intersegment revenue 814   452   (1,266 )
Total net revenues 112,769   46,731   (1,266 ) 158,234
Operating income $ 16,568   $ 7,710   $ (22,000 ) $ 2,278
(a)  

Includes a $1.8 million and a $7.6 million release of reserve for the three and twelve months ended
December 31, 2014, respectively, related to anticipated settlement agreements in connection with
a dispute over unclaimed property audits.

 

(b)

Includes a charge of $22.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 related to
settlement agreements in connection with a dispute over unclaimed property audits.

Travelzoo Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Information
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
   
 
Three months ended Twelve months ended
December 31, December 31,
2014   2013   2014   2013  
GAAP operating expense $ 25,984 $ 28,332 $ 103,120 $ 138,554
Unexchanged promotional shares (a) (b) (1,834 )   (7,583 ) 22,000  
Non-GAAP operating expense $ 27,818 $ 28,332 $ 110,703 $ 116,554
 
GAAP operating income $ 1,235 $ 4,473 $ 21,050 $ 2,278
Unexchanged promotional shares (a) (b) (1,834 )   (7,583 ) 22,000  
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) $ (599 ) $ 4,473 $ 13,467 $ 24,278
 
GAAP operating margin 3.9 % 11.9 % 14.8 % 1.4 %
Unexchanged promotional shares (a) (b) (5.8 )% % (5.3 )% 13.9 %
Non-GAAP operating margin (1.9 )% 11.9 % 9.5 % 15.3 %
 
GAAP effective tax rate (5.6 ) % 28.8 % 22.8 % 285.1 %
Unexchanged promotional shares (a) (b) 15.8 % 0.1 % 12.7 % (253.9 ) %
Non-GAAP effective tax rate 10.2 % 28.9 % 35.5 % 31.2 %
 
GAAP net income (loss) $ 1,255 $ 3,230 $ 16,352 $ (5,011 )
Unexchanged promotional shares (a) (b) (1,834 )   (7,583 ) 22,000  
Non-GAAP earnings (loss) $ (579 ) $ 3,230 $ 8,769 $ 16,989
 
Earnings (loss) per share $ 0.09 $ 0.21 $ 1.10 $ (0.33 )
Unexchanged promotional shares (a) (b) (0.13 )   (0.51 ) 1.44  
Non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share (c) $ (0.04 ) $ 0.21 $ 0.59 $ 1.11
 
(a)

Includes a $1.8 million and a $7.6 million release of reserve for the three and twelve months ended
December 31, 2014, respectively, related to anticipated settlement agreements in connection with
a dispute over unclaimed property audits.

(b)

Includes a charge of $22.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 related to
settlement agreements in connection with a dispute over unclaimed property audits.

(c)

Shares used to calculate non-GAAP earnings per share for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2013 were 15,355,160 which were different than the shares used in GAAP loss per share
calculation due to the anti-dilutive effect on the GAAP loss per share.

Investor Relations
Travelzoo Inc.
Glen Ceremony, 212-484-4998
Chief Financial Officer Travelzoo Inc.
ir@travelzoo.com

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