Travelzoo Reports First Quarter 2020 Results


NEW YORK, June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO):

  • Revenue of $20.3 million, down from $29.2 million year-over-year
  • Operating loss of $3.7 million
  • Earnings per share (EPS) of ($0.32) attributable to Travelzoo from continuing operations
  • Cash flow used in operations of $3.1 million

Travelzoo, a global Internet media company that publishes exclusive offers and experiences for members, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. Revenue was $20.3 million, down from $29.2 million year-over-year. Reported revenue excludes revenue from discontinued operations in Asia Pacific. Travelzoo's reported revenue consists of advertising revenues and commissions, derived from and generated in connection with purchases made by Travelzoo® members.

The operating loss for Q1 was $3.7 million attributable to Travelzoo from continuing operations. At the consolidated level, including minority interests, the operating loss from continuing operations was $5.3 million. The losses were primarily caused by two unusual, non-recurring expenses: a one-time impairment charge of $2.9 million for intangible assets and goodwill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and an increased bad debt provision of $1.0 million. EPS was ($0.32), down from $0.41 in the prior-year period.

“Going into Q2, we were able to adjust our content offering quickly and successfully. After 92% of Travelzoo members indicated in an online survey they were interested in receiving travel deals if the offers were flexible, we focused our weekly Top 20®, which has for the past 20 years been the definitive list of the week’s best travel deals on the Internet, on flexible and worry-free offers. Travel dates of most deals are extended to late summer, fall or even into 2021. Accelerating demand from members has created a relatively strong business for Travelzoo. In Q2, we have already generated cash flow from operations of more than $11 million quarter-to-date,” said Travelzoo’s Global CEO, Holger Bartel.

Cash Position
During Q2 2020, Travelzoo’s cash position will be increasing significantly. As of March 31, 2020, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $14.4 million. The estimated cash flow from operations in Q2 2020 is $13 to $14 million. In April, Travelzoo received a low-interest government loan of $3.1 million. In June, a payment of $6.8 million was made to partially settle the outstanding note due to the sellers of Jack’s Flight Club, leaving a balance of $1.7 million as an outstanding note. Travelzoo’s estimated cash balance as of June 30, 2020, will be in the range of $24 million to $25 million.

North America
North America business segment revenue decreased 32% year-over-year to $12.7 million. Operating loss for the first quarter was $976,000, or (8%) of revenue, compared to an operating profit of $4.5 million, or 24% of revenue in the prior-year period.

Europe
Europe business segment revenue decreased 34% year-over-year to $6.9 million. In constant currencies, revenue decreased 33% year-over-year. Operating loss for the first quarter was $1.3 million, or (19%) of revenue, compared to an operating profit of $2.1 million, or 20% of revenue in the prior-year period.

Jack’s Flight Club
On January 13, 2020, Travelzoo acquired 60% of Jack’s Flight Club®, a subscription service. For the period from January 13, 2020 to March 31, 2020, the new Jack's Flight Club business segment generated $1.1 million in revenue from subscriptions with operating profit of $592,000. After the consolidation with Travelzoo, Jack’s Flight Club reported an operating loss of $3.0 million, with $1.8 million attributable to Travelzoo, as a result of recording one-time impairment charges for indefinite-lived intangible assets (tradenames) for $810,000 and goodwill for $2.1 million along with acquisition related expenses.

Discontinued Operations
As announced in a press release on March 10, 2020, Travelzoo decided to exit its Asia Pacific business which incurred a loss of $7.2 million in 2019 and reduced EPS by $0.60. The Asia Pacific business was classified as discontinued operations at March 31, 2020. Prior periods have been reclassified to conform with the current presentation. Certain reclassifications have been made for current and prior periods between the continued operations and the discontinued operations in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Members and Subscribers
As of March 31, 2020, Travelzoo had an unduplicated number of members of 26.0 million from North America and Europe. In Europe, the unduplicated number of members was 9.2 million as of March 31, 2020, up 3% from March 31, 2019. In North America, the unduplicated number of members was 16.9 million as of March 31, 2020, down 3% from March 31, 2019. The number of new members in Q1 2020 was 634,000, compared to 667,000 in Q1 2019. On June 16, Travelzoo disclosed that it has sold its subsidiary in Japan, Travelzoo Japan K.K., to Mr. Hajime Suzuki. In connection with the sale, Travelzoo and Travelzoo Japan K.K. entered into a licensing agreement. Under the licensing agreement, Travelzoo’s existing members in Japan will continue to be owned by Travelzoo as the licensor. Jack’s Flight Club had 1.7 million subscribers as of March 31, 2020, up 38% from March 31, 2019.

Income Taxes
Income tax benefit was $517,000, compared to an income tax expense of $1.7 million in the prior-year period.

Asset Management
During the first quarter of 2020, Travelzoo used $3.1 million of cash in operating activities. Accounts payable decreased by $6.4 million to $12.8 million. Accounts receivable decreased by $2.5 million to $7.7 million. Cash used in investing activities was $810,000. Cash used in financing activities of $2.2 million. As of March 31, 2020, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $14.4 million.

Conference Call
Travelzoo will host a conference call to discuss first quarter results today at 11:00 a.m. ET. Please visit http://ir.travelzoo.com/events-presentations to

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

About Travelzoo
Travelzoo® provides our 30 million members insider deals and one-of-a-kind experiences personally reviewed by one of our deal experts around the globe. We have our finger on the pulse of outstanding travel, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. For over 20 years we have worked in partnership with more than 5,000 top travel suppliers-our long-standing relationships give Travelzoo members access to irresistible deals.

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.

Investor Relations:
Almira Pusch
ir@travelzoo.com


Travelzoo
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 Three months ended
 March 31,
 2020 2019
Revenues$20,327  $29,160 
Cost of revenues2,703  2,865 
Gross profit17,624  26,295 
Operating expenses:   
Sales and marketing13,094  13,534 
Product development1,428  1,659 
General and administrative5,522  4,532 
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill2,920   
Total operating expenses22,964  19,725 
Operating income(5,340) 6,570 
Other income (loss), net(6) 45 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes(5,346) 6,615 
Income tax expense (benefit)(517) 1,670 
Income (loss) from continuing operations(4,829) 4,945 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(2,919) (1,825)
Net income (loss)(7,748) 3,120 
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest(1,139)  
Net income (loss) attributable to Travelzoo$(6,609) $3,120 
    
Net income (loss) attributable to Travelzoo—continuing operations(3,690) 4,945 
Net income (loss) attributable to Travelzoo—discontinued operations(2,919) (1,825)
    
Income (loss) per share—basic   
Continuing operations$(0.32) $0.41 
Discontinued operations$(0.26) $(0.15)
Net income (loss) per share —basic$(0.58) $0.26 
    
Income (loss) per share—diluted   
Continuing operations$(0.32) $0.41 
Discontinued operations$(0.26) $(0.15)
Net income (loss) per share—diluted$(0.58) $0.26 
    
Shares used in per share calculation from continuing operations—basic11,439  11,914 
Shares used in per share calculation from discontinued operations—basic11,439  11,914 
    
Shares used in per share calculation from continuing operations—diluted11,439  12,224 
Shares used in per share calculation from discontinued operations—diluted11,439  11,914 



Travelzoo
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)

(In thousands)March 31,
 2020
 December 31,
 2019
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$12,130  $18,743 
Accounts receivable, net7,653  11,209 
Prepaid income taxes  989 
Deposits112  105 
Prepaid expenses and other1,713  2,288 
Assets from discontinued operations2,251  3,961 
Total current assets23,859  37,295 
Deposits and other430  572 
Deferred tax assets3,404  2,051 
Restricted cash1,130  1,135 
Investment in WeekenGO2,258  2,484 
Operating lease right-of-use assets11,210  8,140 
Property and equipment, net1,964  2,861 
Intangible assets, net5,595    
Goodwill10,944    
Total assets$60,794  $54,538 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$12,836  $19,349 
Accrued expenses and other6,528  6,281 
Deferred revenue2,451  786 
Operating lease liabilities4,801  4,847 
Promissory notes payable9,971   
Income tax payable519  914 
Liabilities from discontinued operations2,289  3,135 
Total current liabilities39,395  35,312 
Long-term tax liabilities367  359 
Deferred tax liabilities1,210   
Long-term operating lease liabilities12,921  7,920 
Other long-term liabilities84  84 
Total liabilities53,977  43,675 
Non-controlling interest4,616   
Common stock113  115 
Additional paid-in capital   
Accumulated other comprehensive loss6,411  14,200 
Retained earnings(4,323) (3,452)
Total stockholders’ equity2,201  10,863 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$60,794  $54,538 


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

 Three months ended
 March 31,
 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income (loss)$(7,748) $3,120 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization551  330 
Stock-based compensation23  163 
Deferred income tax(609) 341 
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill2,920   
Loss on long-lived assets437   
Loss on equity investment in WeekenGO195  159 
Net foreign currency effects(681) (21)
Provision of loss on accounts receivable and other1,441  77 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:   
Accounts receivable2,509  (2,980)
Income tax receivable989  389 
Prepaid expenses and other862  425 
Accounts payable(6,393) (1,101)
Accrued expenses and other704  1,733 
Deferred revenue889  (146)
Income tax payable(333) 988 
Other liabilities1,188  (71)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities(3,056) 3,406 
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired(679)  
Purchases of property and equipment(131) (131)
Net cash used in investing activities(810) (131)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Repurchase of common stock(1,205) (1,591)
Payment of promissory notes(1,000)  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net of taxes paid for net share settlement of equity awards  (26)
Net cash used in financing activities(2,205) (1,617)
Effect of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(272) 152 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(6,343) 1,810 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period20,710  19,461 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$14,367  $21,271 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:   
Cash paid (refunded) for income taxes, net$542  $(60)

Travelzoo
Segment Information
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

Three months ended March 31,
2020
North
America
 Europe Jack's
Flight
Club
 Elimination Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers$12,549  $7,103  $683  $(8) $20,327 
Intersegment revenue148  (156)   8   
Total net revenues12,697  6,947  683    20,327 
Operating income (loss)$(976) $(1,341) $(3,015) $(8) $(5,340)
          
Three months ended March 31,
2019
North
America
 Europe Jack's
Flight
Club
 Elimination Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers$18,136  $11,054  $  $(30) $29,160 
Intersegment revenue451  (481)   30  (30)
Total net revenues18,587  10,573      29,130 
Operating income (loss)$4,463  $2,137  $  $(30) $6,570