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Travelzoo Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results

TZOO

Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ:TZOO):

  • Revenue of $34.1 million, down 8% year-over-year
    (down 3% in constant currencies)
  • Operating profit of $2.6 million
  • Non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.09, compared to $0.30 in the prior-year period
  • 950,000 new members

Travelzoo Inc., a global Internet media company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015, with revenue of $34.1 million, a decrease of 8% year-over-year. Net income was $1.3 million, with earnings per share of $0.09.

"In the second quarter of 2015, Travelzoo welcomed 950,000 new members,” said Chris Loughlin, chief executive officer. “The strong U.S. dollar had an unfavorable currency effect on reported revenue. We remain ambitious to grow Travelzoo's global brand and business.”

North America

North America business segment revenue decreased 6% year-over-year to $23.7 million. Operating income for the second quarter was $2.5 million, or 11% of revenue, down from $3.8 million, or 15% of revenue, in the prior-year period.

Europe

Europe business segment revenue decreased 12% year-over-year to $10.3 million. In local currency terms, revenue increased 1% year-over-year. Operating income for the second quarter was $35,000, or 0.3% of revenue, down from $2.9 million, or 24% of revenue in the prior-year period.

Members

Travelzoo had a total unduplicated number of members in North America and Europe of 24.8 million as of June 30, 2015, up 1% from March 31, 2015. In North America, total unduplicated number of members was 17.2 million as of June 30, 2015, same as of March 31, 2015. In Europe, total unduplicated number of members was 7.6 million as of June 30, 2015, up 1% from March 31, 2015.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $1.3 million, compared to $2.3 million income tax expense in the prior-year period. The effective income tax rate, as calculated on the basis of non-GAAP Income before tax was 49%, up from 34% in the prior-year period, driven primarily by the geographic mix of taxable income.

Asset Management

During the second quarter of 2015, Travelzoo generated $374,000 of cash from operating activities. Accounts receivable increased by $851,000 over the prior-year period to $17.4 million. Accounts payable decreased by $2.6 million over the prior-year period to $21.5 million. Capital expenditures were $554,000, up from $405,000 in the prior-year period. As of June 30, 2015, cash and cash equivalents were $55.3 million.

Non-GAAP Information

To give an enhanced view of Travelzoo's operating performance, management has calculated non-GAAP operating expense, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP effective tax rate, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per share by excluding the release of 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 reserve related to our unexchanged promotional shares in prior year periods, 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 second 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   Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2015   2014 2015   2014
Revenues $ 34,064 $ 36,883 $ 70,556 $ 77,078
Cost of revenues 4,905   4,374   9,140   9,151  
Gross profit 29,159   32,509   61,416   67,927  
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing 17,279 15,305 35,428 33,148
General and administrative 9,307 10,570 19,613 21,148
Unexchanged promotional shares   (3,500 )   (3,500 )
Total operating expenses 26,586   22,375   55,041   50,796  
Income from operations 2,573 10,134 6,375 17,131
Other income (loss) 21   56   (66 ) 177  
Income before income taxes 2,594 10,190 6,309 17,308
Income taxes 1,268   2,266   3,074   4,747  
Net income $ 1,326   $ 7,924   $ 3,235   $ 12,561  
Net income per share:        
Basic $ 0.09   $ 0.54   $ 0.22   $ 0.85  
Diluted $ 0.09   $ 0.54   $ 0.22   $ 0.84  
Weighted average shares:
Basic 14,730 14,734 14,730 14,806
Diluted 14,730 14,794 14,730 14,881
 
 

Travelzoo Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

 
   

June 30,
2015

   

December 31,
2014

Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $             55,283 $   54,812
Accounts receivable, net 17,380 14,608
Income taxes receivable 2,060 3,756
Deposits 621 74
Prepaid expenses and other 2,312 2,802
Deferred tax assets 1,288   1,311  
Total current assets 78,944 77,363
Deposits 522 1,087
Deferred tax assets 1,707 1,460
Restricted cash 1,344 1,393
Property and equipment, net 8,413 9,022
Intangible assets, net 55   163  
Total assets $             90,985   $   90,488  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 21,485 $ 23,008
Accrued expenses and other 10,830 10,135
Deferred revenue 1,105 1,192
Income tax payable 581 574
Reserve for unexchanged promotional shares   1,393  
Total current liabilities 34,001 36,302
Long-term tax liabilities 11,731 10,936
Long-term deferred rent and other 3,118   3,436  
Total liabilities 48,850   50,674  
Common stock 163 163
Treasury stock (21,517 ) (21,517 )
Additional paid-in capital 11,339 11,043
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,105 ) (2,997 )
Retained earnings 56,255   53,122  
Total stockholders’ equity 42,135   39,814  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $             90,985   $   90,488  
 
 

Travelzoo Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2015   2014 2015   2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 1,326 $ 7,924 $ 3,235 $ 12,561
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 636 640 1,406 1,342
Impairment of software 249 249
Deferred income taxes (21 ) (584 ) (242 ) (508 )
Stock-based compensation 148 395 296 790
Provision for losses on accounts receivable 25 41 51 (11 )
Net foreign currency effects 2 (6 ) 113 (36 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (1,178 ) (1,123 ) (2,943 ) (2,411 )
Deposits 41 27 4 160
Income tax receivable 830 (717 ) 1,681 549
Prepaid expenses and other 228 60 509 564
Accounts payable (1,369 ) (4,350 ) (1,169 ) (7,389 )
Accrued expenses and other (297 ) (740 ) 432 (1,920 )
Income tax payable (121 ) 1,061 23 1,783
Reserve for unexchanged promotional shares (3,500 ) (1,393 ) (4,726 )
Other non-current liabilities 124   114   795   225  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 374   (509 ) 2,798   1,222  
Cash flows from investing activities:
Release of restricted cash 200
Purchases of property and equipment (554 ) (405 ) (737 ) (1,424 )
Net cash used in investing activities (554 ) (405 ) (737 ) (1,224 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock (287 ) (5,855 )
Reverse/forward stock split, including transaction costs (102 )   (102 ) (479 )
Net cash used in financing activities (102 ) (287 ) (102 ) (6,334 )
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents 1,590   668   (1,488 ) 615  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,308 (533 ) 471 (5,721 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 53,975   61,035   54,812   66,223  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 55,283   $ 60,502   $ 55,283   $ 60,502  
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes, net $ 372 $ 2,508 $ 733 $ 2,843
 
 

Travelzoo Inc.
Segment Information
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

 
Three months ended June 30, 2015    

North
America

  Europe   Elimination   Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $                 23,727 $               10,337 $   $   34,064
Intersegment revenue 259   177   (436 )
Total net revenues 23,986   10,514   (436 ) 34,064
Operating income $                 2,538   $               35   $     $   2,573
Three months ended June 30, 2014

North
America

Europe

Elimination
and Other (a)

Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 25,175 $ 11,708 $ $ 36,883
Intersegment revenue 302   129   (431 )
Total net revenues 25,477   11,837   (431 ) 36,883
Operating income $                 3,771   $               2,863   $   3,500   $   10,134
 
Six months ended June 30, 2015

North
America

Europe Elimination Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 48,440 $ 22,116 $ $ 70,556
Intersegment revenue 472   215   (687 )
Total net revenues 48,912   22,331   (687 ) 70,556
Operating income $                 4,617   $               1,758   $     $   6,375
Six months ended June 30, 2014

North
America

Europe

Elimination
and Other (a)

Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 51,528 $ 25,550 $ $ 77,078
Intersegment revenue 716   141   (857 )
Total net revenues 52,244   25,691   (857 ) 77,078
Operating income $                 8,375   $               5,256   $   3,500   $   17,131
 

(a) Includes a $3.5 million release of reserve for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 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 Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2015 2014 2015 2014
GAAP operating expense $ 26,586 $ 22,375 $ 55,041 $ 50,796
Unexchanged promotional shares (a)   (3,500 )   (3,500 )
Non-GAAP operating expense $ 26,586 $ 25,875 $ 55,041 $ 54,296
 
GAAP operating income $ 2,573 $ 10,134 $ 6,375 $ 17,131
Unexchanged promotional shares (a)   (3,500 )   (3,500 )
Non-GAAP operating income $ 2,573 $ 6,634 $ 6,375 $ 13,631
 
GAAP operating margin 7.6 % 27.5 % 9.0 % 22.2 %
Unexchanged promotional shares (a) % (9.5 )% % (4.5 )%
Non-GAAP operating margin 7.6 % 18.0 % 9.0 % 17.7 %
 
GAAP effective tax rate 48.9 % 22.2 % 48.7 % 27.4 %
Unexchanged promotional shares (a) % 11.6 % % 7.0 %
Non-GAAP effective tax rate 48.9 % 33.8 % 48.7 % 34.4 %
 
GAAP net income $ 1,326 $ 7,924 $ 3,235 $ 12,561
Unexchanged promotional shares (a)   (3,500 )   (3,500 )
Non-GAAP net income $ 1,326 $ 4,424 $ 3,235 $ 9,061
 
Earnings per share $ 0.09 $ 0.54 $ 0.22 $ 0.84
Unexchanged promotional shares (a)   (0.24 )   (0.24 )
Non-GAAP earnings per share $ 0.09 $ 0.30 $ 0.22 $ 0.60
 

(a) Includes a $3.5 million release of reserve for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 related to settlement agreements in connection with a dispute over unclaimed property audits.

Investor Relations:
Travelzoo Inc.
Glen Ceremony, +1-212-484-4998
Chief Financial Officer
ir@travelzoo.com



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