EX-99.1 2 ex-99109x30x20228xk.htm EX-99.1 Document

Exhibit 99.1
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Travelzoo
590 Madison Avenue
35th Floor
New York, NY 10022

Investor Relations:
ir@travelzoo.com


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Travelzoo Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results

NEW YORK, October 26, 2022 — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO):

•Revenue of $15.8 million, up 1% year-over-year
•In constant currencies, revenue was $16.7 million, up 6% year-over-year
•Non-GAAP consolidated operating profit of $1.1 million
•Earnings per share (EPS) of $0.06 attributable to Travelzoo from continuing operations

Travelzoo, a global Internet media company that provides exclusive offers and experiences for members, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. Consolidated revenue was $15.8 million, up 1% from $15.7 million year-over-year. In constant currencies, revenue was $16.7 million. Travelzoo's reported revenue consists of advertising revenues and commissions, derived from and generated in connection with purchases made by Travelzoo members.

The reported net income attributable to Travelzoo from continuing operations was $790,000 for Q3 2022. At the consolidated level, including minority interests, the reported net income from continuing operations was $792,000. EPS from continuing operations was $0.06. A comparison with EPS of $0.22 in the prior-year period should consider that Q3 2021 EPS included the effect of $3.3 million other income.


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Non-GAAP operating profit was $1.1 million. The calculation of non-GAAP operating profit excludes amortization of intangibles ($440,000), stock option expenses ($325,000) and severance-related expenses ($74,000). GAAP operating profit was $273,000. See section “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

“In Q3, our revenue was lower than expected due to the unique travel situation in the summer of 2022. Demand jumped after the pandemic while suppliers were still rebuilding capacity. The demand curve temporarily shifted, while the supply curve remained inelastic in the short-term. This pushed up prices to levels where we did not want to recommend certain overpriced travel services to Travelzoo members”, said Holger Bartel, Global CEO.

“While airlines, other travel suppliers, and online travel agencies (OTAs) benefited from overpriced travel services, our business remained flat. But we are seeing a rapid change in Q4: Demand is returning to normal levels. Suppliers continue to build up capacity. We have more and better offers for our members again, and revenues are accelerating.”

Cash Position
As of September 30, 2022, consolidated cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $20.5 million. Net cash used in operations was $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Cash was used primarily in connection with a decrease of merchant payables by $9.1 million.

Reserve
Reported revenues include a reserve of $1.9 million related to commissions to be earned from vouchers sold. The reserve is booked as contra revenue.

Travelzoo North America
North America business segment revenue increased 9% year-over-year to $10.5 million. Operating profit for Q3 2022 was $812,000, or 8% of revenue, compared to an operating loss of $918,000 in the prior-year period.

Travelzoo Europe
Europe business segment revenue decreased 14% year-over-year to $4.5 million. At constant currencies, Europe business segment revenue increased 2% year-over-year. Operating loss for Q3 2022 was $551,000, compared to an operating profit of $600,000 in the prior-year period.


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Jack’s Flight Club
On January 13, 2020, Travelzoo acquired 60% of Jack’s Flight Club, a membership subscription service. Jack’s Flight Club revenue increased 6% year-over-year to $847,000. Non-GAAP operating profit for Q3 2022 was $228,000, compared to a non-GAAP operating profit of $331,000 in the prior-year period. After consolidation with Travelzoo, Jack’s Flight Club's net income was $4,000, with $2,000 attributable to Travelzoo as a result of recording $216,000 of amortization of intangible assets related to the acquisition.

Licensing
In June 2020, Travelzoo entered into a royalty-bearing licensing agreement with a local licensee in Japan for the exclusive use of Travelzoo’s brand, business model, and members in Japan. In August of 2020, Travelzoo entered into a royalty-bearing licensing agreement with a local licensee in Australia for the exclusive use of Travelzoo’s brand, business models, and members in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Under these arrangements, Travelzoo’s existing members in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore will continue to be owned by Travelzoo as the licensor. Licensing revenue is booked with a lag of one quarter. Travelzoo recorded $8,000 in licensing revenue from the licensee in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore in Q3 2022. Licensing revenue is expected to increase going forward.

Members and Subscribers
As of September 30, 2022, we had 30.5 million members worldwide. In North America, the unduplicated number of Travelzoo members was 16.4 million as of September 30, 2022, down 5% from September 30, 2021. In Europe, the unduplicated number of Travelzoo members was 9.1 million as of September 30, 2022, up 8% from September 30, 2021. Jack’s Flight Club had 1.9 million subscribers as of September 30, 2022, up 10% from September 30, 2021.

Discontinued Operations
As announced in a press release on March 10, 2020, Travelzoo decided to exit its Asia Pacific business and operate it as a licensing business going forward. Consequently, the Asia Pacific business has been classified as discontinued operations since 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.


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Income Taxes
Income tax expense was $317,000 in Q3 2022, compared to an income tax expense of $233,000 in the prior-year period.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Management calculates non-GAAP operating income when evaluating the financial performance of the business. Travelzoo’s calculation of non-GAAP operating income, also called “non-GAAP operating profit” in this press release and today’s earnings conference call, excludes the following items: impairment of intangibles and goodwill, amortization of intangibles, stock option expenses, and severance- related expenses. This press release includes a table which reconciles GAAP operating income to the calculation of non-GAAP operating income. Non-GAAP operating income is not required by, or presented in accordance with, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"). This information should be considered as supplemental in nature and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be the same as similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Looking Ahead
For Q4 2022, we currently expect substantially higher revenue and profitability. We see the demand curve in the travel industry returning to a more normal situation. We believe this allows us to negotiate and recommend more and better offers, resulting in higher revenue. However, there could be unexpected fluctuations in the short term. During the pandemic, we have been able to lower our fixed costs. We believe we can keep our fixed costs relatively low in the foreseeable future.

Conference Call
Travelzoo will host a conference call to discuss third 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.

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About Travelzoo
Travelzoo® provides its 30 million members with exclusive offers and one-of-a-kind experiences personally reviewed by our deal experts around the globe. We have our finger on the pulse of outstanding travel, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. We work 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, Top 20, and Jack's Flight Club are registered trademarks of Travelzoo.

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Travelzoo
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 Three months endedNine months ended
 September 30,September 30,
 2022202120222021
Revenues$15,849 $15,688 $51,991 $49,051 
Cost of revenues2,324 2,992 7,319 8,532 
Gross profit13,525 12,696 44,672 40,519 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing8,512 7,709 25,573 21,839 
Product development 484 684 1,391 2,052 
General and administrative4,256 4,564 13,735 14,180 
Total operating expenses13,252 12,957 40,699 38,071 
Operating income (loss)273 (261)3,973 2,448 
Other income, net836 3,344 2,454 3,862 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes1,109 3,083 6,427 6,310 
Income tax expense 317 233 2,213 2,111 
Income from continuing operations792 2,850 4,214 4,199 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax5 (19)4 (5)
Net income 797 2,831 4,218 4,194 
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest2 8 36 (1)
Net income attributable to Travelzoo$795 $2,823 $4,182 $4,195 
Net income attributable to Travelzoo—continuing operations$790 $2,842 $4,178 $4,200 
Net income (loss) attributable to Travelzoo—discontinued operations$5 $(19)$4 $(5)
Income (loss) per share—basic
Continuing operations$0.06 $0.24 $0.34 $0.36 
Discontinued operations$— $— $— $— 
Net income (loss) per share—basic$0.06 $0.24 $0.34 $0.36 
Income (loss) per share—diluted
Continuing operations$0.06 $0.22 $0.33 $0.32 
Discontinued operations$— $— $— $— 
Net income (loss) per share—diluted$0.06 $0.22 $0.33 $0.32 
Shares used in per share calculation from continuing operations—basic12,489 11,648 12,354 11,510 
Shares used in per share calculation from discontinued operations—basic12,489 11,648 12,354 11,510 
Shares used in per share calculation from continuing operations—diluted12,578 12,904 12,659 13,132 
Shares used in per share calculation from discontinued operations—diluted12,578 11,648 12,659 11,510 
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Travelzoo
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
September 30,
2022		December 31,
2021
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$19,494 $43,815 
Accounts receivable, net11,835 14,871 
Prepaid income taxes2,763 3,325 
Prepaid expenses and other1,381 1,891 
Prepaid expenses—related party— 1,150 
Assets from discontinued operations35 71 
Total current assets35,508 65,123 
Deposits and other6,778 6,784 
Deferred tax assets3,445 3,949 
Restricted cash1,037 1,142 
Operating lease right-of-use assets5,799 7,700 
Property and equipment, net505 659 
Intangible assets, net4,304 3,426 
Goodwill10,944 10,944 
Total assets$68,320 $99,727 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$3,557 $3,411 
Merchant payables38,175 68,678 
Accrued expenses and other 5,857 10,212 
Deferred revenue2,537 1,733 
Operating lease liabilities2,332 3,180 
Income tax payable — 185 
Liabilities from discontinued operations413 485 
Total current liabilities52,871 87,884 
Long-term operating lease liabilities7,723 9,111 
Other long-term liabilities2,474 2,364 
Total liabilities63,068 99,359 
Non-controlling interest4,636 4,600 
Common stock131 126 
Treasury stock (at cost)(6,658)(5,488)
Additional paid-in capital7,797 4,415 
Retained earnings 4,690 508 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(5,344)(3,793)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)616 (4,232)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)$68,320 $99,727 
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Travelzoo
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 Three months endedNine months ended
 September 30,September 30,
 2022202120222021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $797 $2,831 $4,218 $4,194 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization534 448 1,652 1,408 
Stock-based compensation325 971 1,456 2,788 
Deferred income tax151 (67)701 1,073 
Loss on long-lived assets— — 38 — 
Gain on sale of equity investment in WeGo— — (196)— 
Gain on PPP notes payable forgiveness— (3,159)— (3,588)
Net foreign currency effects(180)(45)34 (300)
Reversal of reserves on accounts receivable and other reserves(1,156)(854)(3,402)(1,725)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable2,671 933 2,540 (3,848)
Income tax receivable(316)(1,294)354 (2,007)
Prepaid expenses and other 179 (6,698)41 (9,473)
Accounts payable2,458 3,609 402 5,024 
Merchant payables(9,110)(8,699)(28,894)16,486 
Accrued expenses and other(19)(132)153 (452)
Income tax payable— (35)(186)(263)
Other liabilities(193)(476)240 (34)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities(3,859)(12,667)(20,849)9,283 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of intangible assets— — (1,049)— 
Proceeds from sale of equity investment in WeGo— — 196 — 
Purchases of property and equipment(61)60 (236)(24)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(61)60 (1,089)(24)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock(1,170)— (1,170)(1,583)
Payment of promissory notes— — — (110)
Short swing settlement46 — — — 
Exercise of stock options and taxes paid for net share settlement of equity awards— (2,357)1,931 (5,424)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(1,124)(2,357)761 (7,117)
Effect of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(1,091)(823)(3,267)(126)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(6,135)(15,787)(24,444)2,016 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period26,680 82,188 44,989 64,385 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$20,545 $66,401 $20,545 $66,401 
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Travelzoo
Segment Information from Continuing Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three months ended September 30, 2022Travelzoo North
America		Travelzoo EuropeJack's Flight ClubEliminationConsolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers$10,281 $4,721 $847 $— $15,849 
Intersegment revenue217 (217)— — — 
Total net revenues10,498 4,504 847 — 15,849 
Operating income (loss)$812 $(551)$12 $— $273 
Three months ended September 30, 2021Travelzoo North
America		Travelzoo EuropeJack's Flight ClubEliminationConsolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers$9,527 $5,365 $796 $— $15,688 
Intersegment revenue136 (136)— — — 
Total net revenues9,663 5,229 796 — 15,688 
Operating income (loss)$(918)$600 $57 $— $(261)

Nine months ended September 30, 2022Travelzoo North
America		Travelzoo EuropeJack's Flight ClubEliminationConsolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers$34,126 $15,243 $2,622 $— $51,991 
Intersegment revenue451 (451)— — — 
Total net revenues34,577 14,792 2,622 — 51,991 
Operating income (loss)$5,622 $(1,845)$196 $— $3,973 
Nine months ended September 30, 2021Travelzoo North
America		Travelzoo EuropeJack's Flight ClubEliminationConsolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers$33,005 $13,503 $2,543 $— $49,051 
Intersegment revenue462 (462)— — — 
Total net revenues33,467 13,041 2,543 — 49,051 
Operating income (loss)$2,654 $(323)$117 $— $2,448 







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Travelzoo
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Information
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 Three months endedNine months ended
 September 30,September 30,
 2022202120222021
GAAP operating expense$13,252 $12,957 $40,699 $38,071 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Amortization of intangibles (A)440 274 1,318 833 
Stock option expenses (B)325 971 1,456 2,788 
Severance-related expenses (C)74 95 136 493 
Non-GAAP operating expense12,413 11,617 37,789 33,957 
GAAP operating income (loss)273 (261)3,973 2,448 
Non-GAAP adjustments (A through D)839 1,340 2,910 4,114 
Non-GAAP operating income 1,112 1,079 6,883 6,562 





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