January–December 2019
Fourth Quarter 2019
- Revenue increased by MEUR 16.2 (6.6%) to MEUR 262.2. The increase is mainly related to other revenue and new openings. On a like-for-like basis, including hotels under renovation (“LFL&R”), Revenue increased by MEUR 17.2 (7.2%).
- Reported RevPAR for leased and managed hotels increased by 3.3% and RevPAR LFL&R increased by 2.4%. The positive performance is mainly driven by the leased portfolio and particularly by the ramp up of hotels which were under renovation in 2018.
- EBITDA increased by MEUR 9.2 (54.1%) to MEUR 26.2 and the EBITDA margin increased 3.1 pp to 10.0%. The increase is mainly due to the implementation of the new accounting standard IFRS 16 Leases (MEUR 12.7) and positive development in the fee business.
- EBIT improved by MEUR 4.2 (40.4%) to MEUR –6.2, where of MEUR 8.9 is due to the implementation of IFRS 16 Leases. The EBIT margin was –2.4% (–4.2%).
- Profit/loss for the period improved by MEUR 6.8 (32.4%) to MEUR –14.2.
- 819 (1,505) rooms were contracted, 744 (950) rooms opened and 1,050 (1,399) rooms left the system.
Twelve months ended December 2019
- Revenue increased by MEUR 40.1 (4.2%) to MEUR 999.3. Revenue LFL&R increased by MEUR 37.7 (4.1%).
- Reported RevPAR for leased and managed hotels increased by 2.5% and RevPAR LFL&R increased by 1.9%.
- EBITDA increased by MEUR 61.5 (59.3%) to MEUR 165.2 and the EBITDA margin increased 5.7 pp to 16.5%.
- EBIT increased by MEUR 41.5 (130.9%) to MEUR 73.2 and the EBIT margin increased 4.0 pp to 7.3%.
- Profit/loss for the period increased by MEUR 18.4 (511.1%) to MEUR 22.0.
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MEUR 153.8 (121.3).
- 10,213 (7,196) rooms were contracted, 4,022 (4,083) rooms opened and 2,454 (2,003) rooms left the system.
| MEUR | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | Change | % | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | Change | % | |
| Revenue | 262.2 | 246.0 | 16.2 | 6.6% | 999.3 | 959.2 | 40.1 | 4.2% | |
| EBITDA | 26.2 | 17.0 | 9.2 | 54.1% | 165.2 | 103.7 | 61.5 | 59.3% | |
| EBITDA margin | 10.0% | 6.9% | 3.1 pp | 16.5% | 10.8% | 5.7 pp | |||
| EBIT | –6.2 | –10.4 | 4.2 | 40.4% | 73.2 | 31.7 | 41.5 | 130.9% | |
| EBIT margin | –2.4% | –4.2% | 1.8 pp | 7.3% | 3.3% | 4.0 pp | |||
| Profit/loss for the period | –14.2 | –21.0 | 6.8 | 32.4% | 22.0 | 3.6 | 18.4 | 511.1% | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 26.1 | 33.5 | –7.4 | –22.1% | 133.4 | 121.0 | 12.4 | 10.2% | |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 10.0% | 13.6% | –3.6 pp | 13.3% | 12.6% | 0.7 pp | |||
| Adjusted EBIT | 10.1 | 21.2 | –11.1 | –52.4% | 81.3 | 73.9 | 7.4 | 10.0% | |
| Adjusted EBIT margin | 3.9% | 8.6% | –4.7 pp | 8.1% | 7.7% | 0.4 pp | |||
| Adjusted Profit/loss for the period | 1.0 | 10.4 | –9.4 | –90.4% | 41.3 | 42.9 | –1.6 | –3.7% |
Comments from the CEO
Continued good development in the last quarter of the year
In the quarter we achieved an EBITDA of MEUR 26.2 (an increase of 54.1% and with 3.1 pp margin improvement). This is mainly explained by the implementation of the new accounting standard for leases (IFRS 16). The quarter revenues show a 6.6% growth, with good support from new openings and ramp-up of 2018 renovations.
During the quarter we continued the very important and intensive work on the five year operating plan intitiatives in all operational areas, buidling for future growth.
The growth of the company is also relying on new signings and I am very pleased with the signing of 10,213 rooms in 2019, which is well ahead of plan and allows us to overachieve the record threshold of 10,000.
The outlook for 2020 is promising as we are expecting to confirm all 5-year plan initiatives in line with expectations.
Concerning the potential hit from the Corona virus, so far the negative impact is considered negligible due to the limited impact of Chinese and Asian travellers on our client base.
Federico J. González, President & CEO
Presentation of the Q4 Results
On February 25, 2020 at 15:00 CET, a combined telephone conference and live webcast (in English) concerning the report will be presented by the President & CEO, Federico J. González and CFO, Sergio Amodeo. To follow the webcast, please visit https://www.radissonhospitalityab.com/investors
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Confirmation code: 4972465. For a replay of the conference call please visit https://www.radissonhospitalityab.com/investors
Financial Calendar
Q1 2020 results: May 5, 2020
For Further Information, Contact
Sergio Amodeo
CFO
sergio.amodeo@radissonhotels.com
Avenue du Bourget 44
B-1130 Brussels
Belgium
Tel: +32 2 702 9200
Website: www.radissonhospitalityab.com
About Radisson Hospitality AB (publ)
Radisson Hospitality AB (publ) is focused on hotel management and operates the core brands Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson, as well as Radisson RED, Radisson and Radisson Collection.
The portfolio consists of 387 hotels, with 84,842 rooms, in operation and 125 hotels, with 24,985 rooms, under development in 80 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Radisson’s strategy is to grow with an asset-right approach, balancing management and franchise contracts with selected lease contracts. Management and franchise contracts offer a higher profit margin and more stable income streams and lease contracts allow Radisson to complete their presence in Mature markets.
Radisson is a member of Radisson Hotel Group. For more information, visit www.radissonhospitalityab.com.
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