eSports Entertainment Group Inc. (GMBL) – Just What The Doctor Ordered

Thursday, November 04, 2021

eSports Entertainment Group, Inc. (GMBL)
Just What The Doctor Ordered

Esports Entertainment Group Inc is a development-stage online gambling company focused purely on esports. The company’s principal business operations include design, develop and test wagering systems.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Plans to raise cash. The company announced an offering for 1,500,000 Series A Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares. The price of the newly offered preferred stock will be $10 per share and each share will be convertible to common stock anytime by the holder, at a price of $17.50 per share. At $10 per share, the 1.5-million share offering is set to provide the company with an influx of cash roughly in the amount of $15 million. Additionally, the company has signaled its intention to allow a 45-day window wherein the underwriters can purchase another 225,000 Series A Preferred Shares. With the potential for additional share purchases by the underwriters, the total cash raise for the company could reach $17.25 million. The company has applied to list the new preferred shares on the NASDAQ using the symbol, “GMBLP.” We view the move favorably and believe that it is the right financial instrument at this time to raise cash.

    Resetting the clock.  The company found itself low on cash in recent months. After its $17 million acquisition of Bethard in July, the company’s cash position had been depleted from nearly $20 million as of June 30th to an estimated $2.5 million by October. Moreover, the company’s cash burn has been about $1 million per month, further highlighting the need to raise cash. Therefore, the $15 million …



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Release – Esports Entertainment Group Announces Launch of Public Offering of 1500000 Shares of Preferred Stock

 


Esports Entertainment Group Announces Launch of Public Offering of 1,500,000 Shares of Preferred Stock

 

Hoboken, New Jersey–(Newsfile Corp. – November 3, 2021) – Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) (NASDAQ: GMBLW) (or the “Company”) today announced it has commenced an underwritten registered public offering of its 10.0% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per shares (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), at a price of $10.00 per share. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock will be convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, at a conversion price of $17.50 per common share, at any time at the option of the holder. In connection with this offering, the Company expects to grant the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase an additional 225,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.

Currently, no market exists for the Series A Preferred Stock. The Company has filed an application to list the Series A Preferred Stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “GMBLP.” If the application is approved, trading of the Series A Preferred Stock is expected to begin within three business days after the initial issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock.

Maxim Group LLC and Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC are acting as book-running managers for the offering.

This offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-252370) that the Company previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which became effective on February 5, 2021. The offering will be made only by means of the written prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus that form a part of the registration statement. The preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and, when filed, will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, when available, may also be obtained by contacting Maxim Group LLC, 300 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by telephone at (212) 895-3745.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sales of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

About Esports Entertainment Group

Esports Entertainment Group is a full stack esports and online gambling company fueled by the growth of video-gaming and the ascendance of esports with new generations. Our mission is to help connect the world at large with the future of sports entertainment in unique and enriching ways that bring fans and gamers together. Esports Entertainment Group and its affiliates are well-poised to help fans and players to stay connected and involved with their favorite esports. From traditional sports partnerships with professional NFL/NHL/NBA/FIFA teams, community-focused tournaments in a wide range of esports, and boots-on-the-ground LAN cafes, EEG has influence over the full-spectrum of esports and gaming at all levels. The Company maintains offices in New Jersey, the UK and Malta. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 protects companies from liability for their forward-looking statements if they comply with the requirements of the Act.

Contact:

U.S. Investor Relations
RedChip Companies, Inc.
Dave Gentry
407-491-4498
dave@redchip.com

Media & Investor Relations Inquiries
Jeff@esportsentertainmentgroup.com

Esports Entertainment Group Announces Launch of Public Offering of 1,500,000 Shares of Preferred Stock

 


Esports Entertainment Group Announces Launch of Public Offering of 1,500,000 Shares of Preferred Stock

 

Hoboken, New Jersey–(Newsfile Corp. – November 3, 2021) – Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) (NASDAQ: GMBLW) (or the “Company”) today announced it has commenced an underwritten registered public offering of its 10.0% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per shares (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), at a price of $10.00 per share. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock will be convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, at a conversion price of $17.50 per common share, at any time at the option of the holder. In connection with this offering, the Company expects to grant the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase an additional 225,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.

Currently, no market exists for the Series A Preferred Stock. The Company has filed an application to list the Series A Preferred Stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “GMBLP.” If the application is approved, trading of the Series A Preferred Stock is expected to begin within three business days after the initial issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock.

Maxim Group LLC and Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC are acting as book-running managers for the offering.

This offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-252370) that the Company previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which became effective on February 5, 2021. The offering will be made only by means of the written prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus that form a part of the registration statement. The preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and, when filed, will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, when available, may also be obtained by contacting Maxim Group LLC, 300 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by telephone at (212) 895-3745.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sales of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

About Esports Entertainment Group

Esports Entertainment Group is a full stack esports and online gambling company fueled by the growth of video-gaming and the ascendance of esports with new generations. Our mission is to help connect the world at large with the future of sports entertainment in unique and enriching ways that bring fans and gamers together. Esports Entertainment Group and its affiliates are well-poised to help fans and players to stay connected and involved with their favorite esports. From traditional sports partnerships with professional NFL/NHL/NBA/FIFA teams, community-focused tournaments in a wide range of esports, and boots-on-the-ground LAN cafes, EEG has influence over the full-spectrum of esports and gaming at all levels. The Company maintains offices in New Jersey, the UK and Malta. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 protects companies from liability for their forward-looking statements if they comply with the requirements of the Act.

Contact:

U.S. Investor Relations
RedChip Companies, Inc.
Dave Gentry
407-491-4498
dave@redchip.com

Media & Investor Relations Inquiries
Jeff@esportsentertainmentgroup.com

eSports Entertainment Group, Inc. (GMBL) – Just What The Doctor Ordered

Thursday, November 04, 2021

eSports Entertainment Group, Inc. (GMBL)
Just What The Doctor Ordered

Esports Entertainment Group Inc is a development-stage online gambling company focused purely on esports. The company’s principal business operations include design, develop and test wagering systems.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Plans to raise cash. The company announced an offering for 1,500,000 Series A Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares. The price of the newly offered preferred stock will be $10 per share and each share will be convertible to common stock anytime by the holder, at a price of $17.50 per share. At $10 per share, the 1.5-million share offering is set to provide the company with an influx of cash roughly in the amount of $15 million. Additionally, the company has signaled its intention to allow a 45-day window wherein the underwriters can purchase another 225,000 Series A Preferred Shares. With the potential for additional share purchases by the underwriters, the total cash raise for the company could reach $17.25 million. The company has applied to list the new preferred shares on the NASDAQ using the symbol, “GMBLP.” We view the move favorably and believe that it is the right financial instrument at this time to raise cash.

    Resetting the clock.  The company found itself low on cash in recent months. After its $17 million acquisition of Bethard in July, the company’s cash position had been depleted from nearly $20 million as of June 30th to an estimated $2.5 million by October. Moreover, the company’s cash burn has been about $1 million per month, further highlighting the need to raise cash. Therefore, the $15 million …



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FAT Brands Inc. (FAT) – Acquiring Fazolis for $130 Million

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

FAT Brands Inc. (FAT)
Acquiring Fazoli’s for $130 Million

FAT Brands Inc is a multi-brand restaurant franchising company. It develops, markets, and acquires predominantly fast casual restaurant concepts. The company provides turkey burgers, chicken Sandwiches, chicken tenders, burgers, ribs, wrap sandwiches, and others. Its brand portfolio comprises Fatburger, Buffalo’s Cafe and Express, and Ponderosa and Bonanza. The company’s overall footprint covers nearly 32 countries. Fatburger generates maximum revenue for the company.

Joe Gomes, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Adding to the Portfolio. FAT Brands has agreed to acquire Fazoli’s, an Italian QSR restaurant chain, for $130 million from Sentinel Capital Partners. The purchase will increase FAT Brands’ footprint to 2,300 franchised and corporate-owned locations, with systemwide sales of more than $2.1 billion. Fazoli’s is expected to add $14.5-$15.0 million of normalized EBITDA, including stores under development. FAT is financing the purchase through its securitization facility with the deal expected to close by mid-December.

    Who Is Fazolis? Founded in 1988, Fazoli’s owns and operates nearly 220 restaurants in 28 states, with average revenue per location in the $1.5 million range.  Fazoli’s is the largest premium QSR Italian chain in the U.S., serving premium Italian food, Submarinos sandwiches, salads, pizza, and desserts. The Company has a development pipeline of 100 units expected to open over the next several years …



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FAT Brands Inc. (FAT) – Acquiring Fazoli’s for $130 Million

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

FAT Brands Inc. (FAT)
Acquiring Fazoli’s for $130 Million

FAT Brands Inc is a multi-brand restaurant franchising company. It develops, markets, and acquires predominantly fast casual restaurant concepts. The company provides turkey burgers, chicken Sandwiches, chicken tenders, burgers, ribs, wrap sandwiches, and others. Its brand portfolio comprises Fatburger, Buffalo’s Cafe and Express, and Ponderosa and Bonanza. The company’s overall footprint covers nearly 32 countries. Fatburger generates maximum revenue for the company.

Joe Gomes, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Adding to the Portfolio. FAT Brands has agreed to acquire Fazoli’s, an Italian QSR restaurant chain, for $130 million from Sentinel Capital Partners. The purchase will increase FAT Brands’ footprint to 2,300 franchised and corporate-owned locations, with systemwide sales of more than $2.1 billion. Fazoli’s is expected to add $14.5-$15.0 million of normalized EBITDA, including stores under development. FAT is financing the purchase through its securitization facility with the deal expected to close by mid-December.

    Who Is Fazolis? Founded in 1988, Fazoli’s owns and operates nearly 220 restaurants in 28 states, with average revenue per location in the $1.5 million range.  Fazoli’s is the largest premium QSR Italian chain in the U.S., serving premium Italian food, Submarinos sandwiches, salads, pizza, and desserts. The Company has a development pipeline of 100 units expected to open over the next several years …



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Travelzoo (TZOO) – The Speedy Recovery Trips

Monday, November 01, 2021

Travelzoo (TZOO)
The Speedy Recovery Trips

Travelzoo is a US-based company which acts as a publisher of travel and entertainment offers. The company informs a varied number of members in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, as well as millions of website users, about the best travel, entertainment and local deals available from various companies. It provides travel, entertainment, and local businesses in a flexible manner to the various customer. The company operates in three geographic segments namely Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. Travelzoo derives its revenue through advertising fees including listing fees paid by travel, entertainment, and local businesses to advertise their offers on company’s media properties. Most of the company’s revenue is derived from the North America.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Q3 disappoints. Total company revenues increased a solid 14% to $15.7 million, but it was well below our $20.7 million estimate and represented a sequential quarterly revenue decline from $19.1 million in Q2. Management believes that news about the Covid Delta variant, prospect of travel restrictions, kept travelers from booking, which adversely affected results.

    Despite revenue headwinds, Q4 is expected to be profitable.  The company has significantly reduced fixed costs and has the capability to report profits despite a slower than expected revenue recovery. Revenue visibility remains low. As such, we are lowering our Q4 revenue estimate from $22.5 million to $17.7 million. Our adj. EBITDA estimate is lowered from $6.7 million to $2.5 million. Nonetheless …



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Release – Travelzoo Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results

 

 


Travelzoo Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results

 

NEW YORK
Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 
Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO):

  • Consolidated revenue of 
    $15.7 million, up 14% year-over-year
  • Non-GAAP consolidated operating profit of 
    $1.1 million
  • Earnings per share (EPS) of 
    $0.22 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, 2021.
Consolidated revenue was 
$15.7 million, up 14% from 
$13.8 million year-over-year and down 18%
from the prior quarter. 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 reported net income attributable to 
Travelzoo from continuing operations was 
$2.8 million for Q3 2021. At the consolidated level, including minority interests, the reported net income from continuing operations was 
$2.9 million. EPS from continuing operations was 
$0.22, compared to a loss per share of (
$0.10) in the prior-year period. GAAP operating loss was 
$261,000.

Non-GAAP operating profit was 
$1.1 million. The calculation of non-GAAP operating profit excludes amortization of intangibles (
$0.3 million), stock option expenses (
$1.0 million), and severance-related expenses (
$0.1 million). See section “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

“We saw robust growth in our revenue and operating profit from 
Travelzoo in Europe,” said  Holger Bartel, Global CEO. “Unfortunately, revenue from 
Travelzoo in 
North America was negatively impacted by press coverage about the 
COVID-19 Delta variant and 
Do Not Travel advisories for nearly 100 countries. We believe this to be a short-term effect. We see strong pent-up demand from 
Travelzoo members to get away as soon as possible.”

Cash Position
As of 
September 30, 2021, consolidated cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash were 
$66.4 million. Net cash used in operations was 
$12.7 million. Cash was used primarily in connection with the switch to a more efficient merchant payment processing solution. There were no significant capital expenditures.

Reserve
Reported revenues include a reserve of 
$3.1 million related to commissions to be earned from refundable vouchers sold. The reserve is booked as contra revenue.

Travelzoo North America

North America business segment revenue increased 6% year-over-year to 
$9.7 million. Operating loss for Q3 2021 was 
$918,000, compared to an operating loss of 
$696,000 in the prior-year period.

Travelzoo Europe

Europe business segment revenue increased 43% year-over-year to 
$5.2 million. Operating profit for Q3 2021 was 
$600,000, or 11% of revenue, compared to an operating loss of 
$757,000 in the prior-year period.

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 decreased 19% year-over-year to 
$796,000. Operating income for Q3 2021 was 
$57,000, compared to an operating income of 
$250,000 in the prior-year period. After consolidation with 
Travelzoo, Jack’s 
Flight Club’s net income was 
$20,000 with 
$12,000 attributable to 
Travelzoo as a result of recording 
$274,000 of amortization of intangible assets related to the acquisition.

Licensing
In June of 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 
$2,000 in licensing revenue from the licensee in 
Australia
New Zealand and 
Singapore in Q3 2021. Licensing revenue is expected to increase as the licensees develop their business and effects of the pandemic subside.

Members and Subscribers
As of 
September 30, 2021, we had 30.7 million members worldwide. In 
North America, the unduplicated number of 
Travelzoo members was 17.2 million as of 
September 30, 2021, up 5% from 
September 30, 2020. In 
Europe, the unduplicated number of 
Travelzoo members was 8.4 million as of 
September 30, 2021, down 5% from 
September 30, 2020. Jack’s 
Flight Club had 1.7 million subscribers as of 
September 30, 2021, consistent with 1.7 million subscribers as of 
September 30, 2020.

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.

Income Taxes
Income tax expense was 
$233,000 in Q3 2021, compared to an income tax benefit of 
$244,000 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
We currently expect to achieve profitability in Q4 2021. We continue to see a trend of recovery of our revenue. However, there could be unexpected fluctuations in the short-term. We have been able to reduce our operating expenses, and we believe we can continue the trend of lower fixed costs 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.

About Travelzoo

Travelzoo® provides its 30 million members 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.




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

  Three months ended   Nine months ended
  September 30,   September 30,
  2021   2020   2021   2020
Revenues $ 15,688        $ 13,787        $ 49,051        $ 41,118     
Cost of revenues 2,992        2,924        8,532        7,768     
Gross profit 12,696        10,863        40,519        33,350     
Operating expenses:              
Sales and marketing 7,709        6,929        21,839        24,311     
Product development 684        592        2,052        2,586     
General and administrative 4,564        4,545        14,180        16,709     
Impairment of intangible asset and goodwill —        —        —        2,920     
Total operating expenses 12,957        12,066        38,071        46,526     
Operating income (loss) (261 )     (1,203 )     2,448        (13,176 )  
Other income (loss), net 3,344        (37 )     3,862        (222 )  
Income (loss) from continuing operations before
income taxes
3,083        (1,240 )     6,310        (13,398 )  
Income tax expense (benefit) 233        (244 )     2,111        (2,070 )  
Income (loss) from continuing operations 2,850        (996 )     4,199        (11,328 )  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of tax
(19 )     (230 )     (5 )     (3,944 )  
Net income (loss) 2,831        (1,226 )     4,194        (15,272 )  
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling
interest
      125        (1 )     (1,122 )  
Net income (loss) attributable to 
Travelzoo
$ 2,823        $ (1,351 )     $ 4,195        $ (14,150 )  
               
Net income (loss) attributable to Travelzoo—
continuing operations
$ 2,842        $ (1,121 )     $ 4,200        $ (10,206 )  
Net income (loss) attributable to Travelzoo—
discontinued operations
$ (19 )     $ (230 )     $ (5 )     $ (3,944 )  
               
Income (Loss) per share—basic              
Continuing operations $ 0.24        $ (0.10 )     $ 0.36        $ (0.90 )  
Discontinued operations $ —        $ (0.02 )     $ —        $ (0.35 )  
Net income (loss) per share —basic $ 0.24        $ (0.12 )     $ 0.36        $ (1.25 )  
               
Income (Loss) per share—diluted              
Continuing operations $ 0.22        $ (0.10 )     $ 0.32        $ (0.90 )  
Discontinued operations $ —        $ (0.02 )     $ —        $ (0.35 )  
Net income (loss) per share—diluted $ 0.22        $ (0.12 )     $ 0.32        $ (1.25 )  
Shares used in per share calculation from continuing
operations—basic
11,648        11,310        11,510        11,353     
Shares used in per share calculation from
discontinued operations—basic
11,648        11,310        11,510        11,353     
Shares used in per share calculation from continuing
operations—diluted
12,904        11,310        13,132        11,353     
Shares used in per share calculation from
discontinued operations—diluted
11,648        11,310        11,510        11,353     




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

  September 30,
2021
  December 31,
2020
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 65,204        $ 63,061     
Accounts receivable, net 9,084        4,519     
Prepaid income taxes 2,882        931     
Deposits 104        137     
Prepaid expenses and other 3,080        1,166     
Assets from discontinued operations 63        230     
Total current assets 80,417        70,044     
Deposits and other 8,219        745     
Deferred tax assets 3,637        5,067     
Restricted cash 1,154        1,178     
Operating lease right-of-use assets 8,005        8,541     
Property and equipment, net 794        1,347     
Intangible assets, net 3,700        4,534     
Goodwill 10,944        10,944     
Total assets $ 116,870        $ 102,400     
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable $ 11,875        $ 6,996     
Merchant payables 73,183        57,104     
Accrued expenses and other 7,546        8,649     
Deferred revenue 1,805        2,688     
Operating lease liabilities 3,482        3,587     
PPP notes payable (current portion) —        2,849     
Income tax payable 61        326     
Liabilities from discontinued operations 469        671     
Total current liabilities 98,421        82,870     
PPP notes payables —        814     
Deferred tax liabilities —        357     
Long-term operating lease liabilities 9,721        10,774     
Other long-term liabilities 2,249        1,085     
Total liabilities 110,391        95,900     
Non-controlling interest 4,608        4,609     
Common stock 118        114     
Treasury stock (at cost) (1,583 )     —     
Additional paid-in capital 3,432        6,239     
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 3,792        (403 )  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,888 )     (4,059 )  
Total stockholders’ equity 1,871        1,891     
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 116,870        $ 102,400     




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

  Three months ended   Nine months ended
  September 30,   September 30,
  2021   2020   2021   2020
Cash flows from operating activities:              
Net income (loss) $ 2,831        $ (1,226 )     $ 4,194        $ (15,272 )  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
             
Depreciation and amortization 448        588        1,408        1,806     
Stock-based compensation 971        1,189        2,788        5,243     
Deferred income tax (68 )     14        1,073        (1,747 )  
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill —        —        —        2,920     
Gain on notes payable settlement —        —        —        (1,500 )  
Loss on long-lived assets —        —        —        437     
Loss on equity investment in WeGo —        138        —        474     
Gain on PPP notes payable forgiveness (3,159 )     —        (3,588 )     —     
Net foreign currency effects (45 )     (86 )     (300 )     (542 )  
Provision (reversal) of loss on accounts receivable and
other reserves
(854 )     1,496        (1,725 )     3,923     
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:              
Accounts receivable 933        63        (3,848 )     6,246     
Prepaid income taxes (1,294 )     (304 )     (2,007 )     685     
Prepaid expenses and other (6,698 )     206        (9,473 )     1,626     
Accounts payable 3,610        10,560        5,025        12,709     
Merchant payables (8,699 )     12,372        16,486        20,532     
Accrued expenses and other (132 )     (1 )     (452 )     (1,381 )  
Income tax payable (35 )     (412 )     (263 )     (479 )  
Other liabilities (476 )     (436 )     (34 )     1,904     
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (12,667 )     24,161        9,283        37,584     
Cash flows from investing activities:              
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired —        —        —        (679 )  
Other investment —        —        —        (430 )  
Purchases of property and equipment 60        (49 )     (24 )     (252 )  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 60        (49 )     (24 )     (1,361 )  
Cash flows from financing activities:              
Repurchase of common stock —        —        (1,583 )     (1,205 )  
Payment of promissory notes —        —        (110 )     (7,800 )  
Proceeds from notes payable —        —        —        3,663     
Exercise of stock options and taxes paid for net share
settlement
(2,357 )     —        (5,424 )     —     
Net cash used in financing activities (2,357 )     —        (7,117 )     (5,342 )  
Effect of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash
(823 )     904        (126 )     393     
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash
(15,787 )     25,016        2,016        31,274     
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 82,188        26,968        64,385        20,710     
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 66,401        $ 51,984        $ 66,401        $ 51,984     




Travelzoo
Segment Information from Continuing Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

Three months ended September 30, 2021 Travelzoo North
America
  Travelzoo Europe   Jack’s Flight Club   Elimination   Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated
customers
$ 9,527        $ 5,365        $ 796      $ —      $ 15,688     
Intersegment revenue 136        (136 )     —      —      —     
Total net revenues 9,663        5,229        796      —      15,688     
Operating income (loss) $ (918 )     $ 600

 
      $ 57      $ —      $ (261  )  
                   
Three months ended September 30, 2020 Travelzoo North
America
  Travelzoo Europe   Jack’s Flight Club   Elimination   Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated
customers
$ 9,002        $ 3,798        $ 987      $ —      $ 13,787     
Intersegment revenue 141        (141 )     —      —      —     
Total net revenues 9,143        3,657        987      —      13,787     
Operating income (loss) $ (696 )     $ (757 )     $ 250      $ —      $ (1,203 )  

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2021 Travelzoo North
America
  Travelzoo Europe   Jack’s Flight Club   Elimination   Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated
customers
$ 33,005       $ 13,503        $ 2,543        $ —        $ 49,051     
Intersegment revenue 462        (462 )     —        —        —     
Total net revenues 33,467        13,041        2,543        —        49,051     
Operating income (loss) $ 2,654        $ (323 )     $ 117        $ —        $ 2,448     
                   
Nine months ended September 30, 2020 Travelzoo North
America
  Travelzoo Europe   Jack’s Flight Club   Elimination   Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated
customers
$ 25,805        $ 12,706        $ 2,615        $ (8 )     $ 41,118     
Intersegment revenue 237        (245 )     —              —     
Total net revenues 26,042        12,461        2,615        —        41,118     
Operating income (loss) $ (6,374 )     $ (3,781 )     $ (3,013 )     $ (8 )     $ (13,176 )  




Travelzoo
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Information
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

  Three months ended   Nine months ended
  September 30,   September 30,
  2021   2020   2021   2020
GAAP operating expense $ 12,957        $ 12,066        $ 38,071      $ 46,526     
Non-GAAP adjustments:              
Impairment of intangible and goodwill (A) —        —        —      2,920     
Amortization of intangibles (B) 274        333        833      944     
Stock option expenses (C) 971        1,189        2,788      5,243     
Severance-related expenses (D) 95        855        493      1,139     
Non-GAAP operating expense 11,617        9,689        33,957      36,280     
               
GAAP operating income (loss) (261 )     (1,203 )     2,448      (13,176 )  
Non-GAAP adjustments (A through D) 1,340        2,377        4,114      10,246     
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) 1,079        1,174        6,562      (2,930 )  



Investor Relations:
Almira Pusch
ir@travelzoo.com

Source: Travelzoo

The FDAs CBD and CDP Data Acceleration Program


Hemp and the FDA’s CDP DAP

 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it’s falling behind monitoring all that is new with Cannabis Derived Products (CDP). The regulator will soon ramp up its collection of data on CDPs. The plan to catch up is outlined in Cannabis-Derived
Products Data Acceleration Plan
, an FDA release made public this month (October 2021). There are a number of points throughout the six-page report that could have implications for investors.

Background

“Overall, the growth of the CDP market continues to outpace the growth in the science and our understanding of the public health implications of these products,” wrote the FDA in the release. It notes the size and complexity of the CDP market, along with CDP public health concerns, require a broad effort from many entities and stakeholders. The stakeholders mentioned by the FDA are federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government entities, academia, and industry. The involvement is needed to “identify new ways of detecting safety signals and accelerating appropriate research studies, including but not limited to rigorous toxicology studies,” according to the FDA. To advance this work, it has developed a CDP Data Acceleration Plan (DAP). The FDA’s CDP DAP is a mix of new attempts to improve data-driven safety signal detection and use technology to uncover more quickly problems should they arise.

FDA Cannabis History

The FDA Administration has been collecting information on hemp products, emphasizing cannabidiol (CBD) since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp, defined as cannabis plants with .3% THC or less. The use of CBD skyrocketed as it became legal, available, and better known by consumers. It’s been the FDA’s job to develop regulations for CBD products.  This would include, as a food additive, for cosmetic use, and even provisions for animals. Unregulated CBD products can already be found in stores and online throughout the U.S., the growth and uses have outpaced the FDA’s oversight.

Updated FDA Plan

The new plan lays out a series of pilot initiatives and partnerships with an emphasis on data and technology. These include novel methods for the FDA to achieve a better understanding of how “safety misinformation” plays into consumer behavior, and where educational needs could benefit consumers.  The FDA also wants to measure to what extent cannabis consumers are replacing prescribed medications with cannabis products, and the “role of human and animal healthcare providers” in “promoting or preventing [cannabis-derived product] consumption.” 

As far as partnerships, the FDA is “developing an inter-Agency scientific agenda for [cannabis-derived products] through a new National Toxicology Program pilot initiative.” 

As far as “Data Gaps” are concerned, the FDA highlighted it is “proactively conducting research in key areas to inform data gaps, including several toxicology, safety, and quality initiatives.” These areas include how CBD impacts male reproduction, and neurological development, how CBD plays in in vivo and vitro toxicity, how transdermal CBD products work, more work on potential risk of liver injury due to CBD use, “characterization of chemical constituents for smoked hemp flower and vaped cannabis products,” and whether labels accurately note ingredients.

The Administration reminded, “FDA continues to encourage industry and remind them of their responsibility to develop the needed data, aligned with FDA’s current data standards, to ensure products are safe.”

To say that the cannabis industry has been tapping its feet waiting for FDA rules on products containing CBD and other cannabinoids is an understatement. 

But in addition to lacking data, there is another complication: Epidiolex, a cannabis plant-derived CBD extract, which in 2018 

Take-Away

The cannabis industry, perhaps more than any other, needs to know where the guard rails will be, what rules will be put in place. This is important on the finance and investment front, the legal and banking side, and consumer protection regulation. When it comes to regulations, sooner is often better than later when strategies for businesses and products are ongoing, and there’s a lot on the line. Ramping up information gathering and informed rule-setting will be welcomed by the industry and its investors.

There remain many unknowns surrounding cannabis products. Combining technology, the broad user, and various data-gathering entities will help the FDA speed understanding and judgment on the use of the many products and uses that are expected to come from this plant family.

Suggested Reading:



Cannabis Vape Distribution Limited Under New Law



Marijuana Dispensaries and the Impact on Marijuana Use





Cannabis Fundamentals Not Hype Important to Investors



Cannabis Related Businesses (CRB) New Access to Banking Services

 

Sources:

https://www.fda.gov/media/153183/download

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/fda-regulation-cannabis-and-cannabis-derived-products-including-cannabidiol-cbd

https://cannabiswire.com/2021/10/20/fda-launches-biggest-cannabis-data-collection-plan-yet/

https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FDA-2019-N-1482/document

 

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The FDA’s CBD and CDP Data Acceleration Program


Hemp and the FDA’s CDP DAP

 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it’s falling behind monitoring all that is new with Cannabis Derived Products (CDP). The regulator will soon ramp up its collection of data on CDPs. The plan to catch up is outlined in Cannabis-Derived
Products Data Acceleration Plan
, an FDA release made public this month (October 2021). There are a number of points throughout the six-page report that could have implications for investors.

Background

“Overall, the growth of the CDP market continues to outpace the growth in the science and our understanding of the public health implications of these products,” wrote the FDA in the release. It notes the size and complexity of the CDP market, along with CDP public health concerns, require a broad effort from many entities and stakeholders. The stakeholders mentioned by the FDA are federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government entities, academia, and industry. The involvement is needed to “identify new ways of detecting safety signals and accelerating appropriate research studies, including but not limited to rigorous toxicology studies,” according to the FDA. To advance this work, it has developed a CDP Data Acceleration Plan (DAP). The FDA’s CDP DAP is a mix of new attempts to improve data-driven safety signal detection and use technology to uncover more quickly problems should they arise.

FDA Cannabis History

The FDA Administration has been collecting information on hemp products, emphasizing cannabidiol (CBD) since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp, defined as cannabis plants with .3% THC or less. The use of CBD skyrocketed as it became legal, available, and better known by consumers. It’s been the FDA’s job to develop regulations for CBD products.  This would include, as a food additive, for cosmetic use, and even provisions for animals. Unregulated CBD products can already be found in stores and online throughout the U.S., the growth and uses have outpaced the FDA’s oversight.

Updated FDA Plan

The new plan lays out a series of pilot initiatives and partnerships with an emphasis on data and technology. These include novel methods for the FDA to achieve a better understanding of how “safety misinformation” plays into consumer behavior, and where educational needs could benefit consumers.  The FDA also wants to measure to what extent cannabis consumers are replacing prescribed medications with cannabis products, and the “role of human and animal healthcare providers” in “promoting or preventing [cannabis-derived product] consumption.” 

As far as partnerships, the FDA is “developing an inter-Agency scientific agenda for [cannabis-derived products] through a new National Toxicology Program pilot initiative.” 

As far as “Data Gaps” are concerned, the FDA highlighted it is “proactively conducting research in key areas to inform data gaps, including several toxicology, safety, and quality initiatives.” These areas include how CBD impacts male reproduction, and neurological development, how CBD plays in in vivo and vitro toxicity, how transdermal CBD products work, more work on potential risk of liver injury due to CBD use, “characterization of chemical constituents for smoked hemp flower and vaped cannabis products,” and whether labels accurately note ingredients.

The Administration reminded, “FDA continues to encourage industry and remind them of their responsibility to develop the needed data, aligned with FDA’s current data standards, to ensure products are safe.”

To say that the cannabis industry has been tapping its feet waiting for FDA rules on products containing CBD and other cannabinoids is an understatement. 

But in addition to lacking data, there is another complication: Epidiolex, a cannabis plant-derived CBD extract, which in 2018 

Take-Away

The cannabis industry, perhaps more than any other, needs to know where the guard rails will be, what rules will be put in place. This is important on the finance and investment front, the legal and banking side, and consumer protection regulation. When it comes to regulations, sooner is often better than later when strategies for businesses and products are ongoing, and there’s a lot on the line. Ramping up information gathering and informed rule-setting will be welcomed by the industry and its investors.

There remain many unknowns surrounding cannabis products. Combining technology, the broad user, and various data-gathering entities will help the FDA speed understanding and judgment on the use of the many products and uses that are expected to come from this plant family.

Suggested Reading:



Cannabis Vape Distribution Limited Under New Law



Marijuana Dispensaries and the Impact on Marijuana Use





Cannabis Fundamentals Not Hype Important to Investors



Cannabis Related Businesses (CRB) New Access to Banking Services

 

Sources:

https://www.fda.gov/media/153183/download

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/fda-regulation-cannabis-and-cannabis-derived-products-including-cannabidiol-cbd

https://cannabiswire.com/2021/10/20/fda-launches-biggest-cannabis-data-collection-plan-yet/

https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FDA-2019-N-1482/document

 

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Travelzoo Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results

 

 


Travelzoo Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results

 

NEW YORK
Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 
Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO):

  • Consolidated revenue of 
    $15.7 million, up 14% year-over-year
  • Non-GAAP consolidated operating profit of 
    $1.1 million
  • Earnings per share (EPS) of 
    $0.22 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, 2021.
Consolidated revenue was 
$15.7 million, up 14% from 
$13.8 million year-over-year and down 18%
from the prior quarter. 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 reported net income attributable to 
Travelzoo from continuing operations was 
$2.8 million for Q3 2021. At the consolidated level, including minority interests, the reported net income from continuing operations was 
$2.9 million. EPS from continuing operations was 
$0.22, compared to a loss per share of (
$0.10) in the prior-year period. GAAP operating loss was 
$261,000.

Non-GAAP operating profit was 
$1.1 million. The calculation of non-GAAP operating profit excludes amortization of intangibles (
$0.3 million), stock option expenses (
$1.0 million), and severance-related expenses (
$0.1 million). See section “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

“We saw robust growth in our revenue and operating profit from 
Travelzoo in Europe,” said  Holger Bartel, Global CEO. “Unfortunately, revenue from 
Travelzoo in 
North America was negatively impacted by press coverage about the 
COVID-19 Delta variant and 
Do Not Travel advisories for nearly 100 countries. We believe this to be a short-term effect. We see strong pent-up demand from 
Travelzoo members to get away as soon as possible.”

Cash Position
As of 
September 30, 2021, consolidated cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash were 
$66.4 million. Net cash used in operations was 
$12.7 million. Cash was used primarily in connection with the switch to a more efficient merchant payment processing solution. There were no significant capital expenditures.

Reserve
Reported revenues include a reserve of 
$3.1 million related to commissions to be earned from refundable vouchers sold. The reserve is booked as contra revenue.

Travelzoo North America

North America business segment revenue increased 6% year-over-year to 
$9.7 million. Operating loss for Q3 2021 was 
$918,000, compared to an operating loss of 
$696,000 in the prior-year period.

Travelzoo Europe

Europe business segment revenue increased 43% year-over-year to 
$5.2 million. Operating profit for Q3 2021 was 
$600,000, or 11% of revenue, compared to an operating loss of 
$757,000 in the prior-year period.

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 decreased 19% year-over-year to 
$796,000. Operating income for Q3 2021 was 
$57,000, compared to an operating income of 
$250,000 in the prior-year period. After consolidation with 
Travelzoo, Jack’s 
Flight Club’s net income was 
$20,000 with 
$12,000 attributable to 
Travelzoo as a result of recording 
$274,000 of amortization of intangible assets related to the acquisition.

Licensing
In June of 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 
$2,000 in licensing revenue from the licensee in 
Australia
New Zealand and 
Singapore in Q3 2021. Licensing revenue is expected to increase as the licensees develop their business and effects of the pandemic subside.

Members and Subscribers
As of 
September 30, 2021, we had 30.7 million members worldwide. In 
North America, the unduplicated number of 
Travelzoo members was 17.2 million as of 
September 30, 2021, up 5% from 
September 30, 2020. In 
Europe, the unduplicated number of 
Travelzoo members was 8.4 million as of 
September 30, 2021, down 5% from 
September 30, 2020. Jack’s 
Flight Club had 1.7 million subscribers as of 
September 30, 2021, consistent with 1.7 million subscribers as of 
September 30, 2020.

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.

Income Taxes
Income tax expense was 
$233,000 in Q3 2021, compared to an income tax benefit of 
$244,000 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
We currently expect to achieve profitability in Q4 2021. We continue to see a trend of recovery of our revenue. However, there could be unexpected fluctuations in the short-term. We have been able to reduce our operating expenses, and we believe we can continue the trend of lower fixed costs 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.

About Travelzoo

Travelzoo® provides its 30 million members 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.




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

  Three months ended   Nine months ended
  September 30,   September 30,
  2021   2020   2021   2020
Revenues $ 15,688        $ 13,787        $ 49,051        $ 41,118     
Cost of revenues 2,992        2,924        8,532        7,768     
Gross profit 12,696        10,863        40,519        33,350     
Operating expenses:              
Sales and marketing 7,709        6,929        21,839        24,311     
Product development 684        592        2,052        2,586     
General and administrative 4,564        4,545        14,180        16,709     
Impairment of intangible asset and goodwill —        —        —        2,920     
Total operating expenses 12,957        12,066        38,071        46,526     
Operating income (loss) (261 )     (1,203 )     2,448        (13,176 )  
Other income (loss), net 3,344        (37 )     3,862        (222 )  
Income (loss) from continuing operations before
income taxes
3,083        (1,240 )     6,310        (13,398 )  
Income tax expense (benefit) 233        (244 )     2,111        (2,070 )  
Income (loss) from continuing operations 2,850        (996 )     4,199        (11,328 )  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of tax
(19 )     (230 )     (5 )     (3,944 )  
Net income (loss) 2,831        (1,226 )     4,194        (15,272 )  
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling
interest
      125        (1 )     (1,122 )  
Net income (loss) attributable to 
Travelzoo
$ 2,823        $ (1,351 )     $ 4,195        $ (14,150 )  
               
Net income (loss) attributable to Travelzoo—
continuing operations
$ 2,842        $ (1,121 )     $ 4,200        $ (10,206 )  
Net income (loss) attributable to Travelzoo—
discontinued operations
$ (19 )     $ (230 )     $ (5 )     $ (3,944 )  
               
Income (Loss) per share—basic              
Continuing operations $ 0.24        $ (0.10 )     $ 0.36        $ (0.90 )  
Discontinued operations $ —        $ (0.02 )     $ —        $ (0.35 )  
Net income (loss) per share —basic $ 0.24        $ (0.12 )     $ 0.36        $ (1.25 )  
               
Income (Loss) per share—diluted              
Continuing operations $ 0.22        $ (0.10 )     $ 0.32        $ (0.90 )  
Discontinued operations $ —        $ (0.02 )     $ —        $ (0.35 )  
Net income (loss) per share—diluted $ 0.22        $ (0.12 )     $ 0.32        $ (1.25 )  
Shares used in per share calculation from continuing
operations—basic
11,648        11,310        11,510        11,353     
Shares used in per share calculation from
discontinued operations—basic
11,648        11,310        11,510        11,353     
Shares used in per share calculation from continuing
operations—diluted
12,904        11,310        13,132        11,353     
Shares used in per share calculation from
discontinued operations—diluted
11,648        11,310        11,510        11,353     




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

  September 30,
2021
  December 31,
2020
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 65,204        $ 63,061     
Accounts receivable, net 9,084        4,519     
Prepaid income taxes 2,882        931     
Deposits 104        137     
Prepaid expenses and other 3,080        1,166     
Assets from discontinued operations 63        230     
Total current assets 80,417        70,044     
Deposits and other 8,219        745     
Deferred tax assets 3,637        5,067     
Restricted cash 1,154        1,178     
Operating lease right-of-use assets 8,005        8,541     
Property and equipment, net 794        1,347     
Intangible assets, net 3,700        4,534     
Goodwill 10,944        10,944     
Total assets $ 116,870        $ 102,400     
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable $ 11,875        $ 6,996     
Merchant payables 73,183        57,104     
Accrued expenses and other 7,546        8,649     
Deferred revenue 1,805        2,688     
Operating lease liabilities 3,482        3,587     
PPP notes payable (current portion) —        2,849     
Income tax payable 61        326     
Liabilities from discontinued operations 469        671     
Total current liabilities 98,421        82,870     
PPP notes payables —        814     
Deferred tax liabilities —        357     
Long-term operating lease liabilities 9,721        10,774     
Other long-term liabilities 2,249        1,085     
Total liabilities 110,391        95,900     
Non-controlling interest 4,608        4,609     
Common stock 118        114     
Treasury stock (at cost) (1,583 )     —     
Additional paid-in capital 3,432        6,239     
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 3,792        (403 )  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,888 )     (4,059 )  
Total stockholders’ equity 1,871        1,891     
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 116,870        $ 102,400     




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

  Three months ended   Nine months ended
  September 30,   September 30,
  2021   2020   2021   2020
Cash flows from operating activities:              
Net income (loss) $ 2,831        $ (1,226 )     $ 4,194        $ (15,272 )  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
             
Depreciation and amortization 448        588        1,408        1,806     
Stock-based compensation 971        1,189        2,788        5,243     
Deferred income tax (68 )     14        1,073        (1,747 )  
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill —        —        —        2,920     
Gain on notes payable settlement —        —        —        (1,500 )  
Loss on long-lived assets —        —        —        437     
Loss on equity investment in WeGo —        138        —        474     
Gain on PPP notes payable forgiveness (3,159 )     —        (3,588 )     —     
Net foreign currency effects (45 )     (86 )     (300 )     (542 )  
Provision (reversal) of loss on accounts receivable and
other reserves
(854 )     1,496        (1,725 )     3,923     
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:              
Accounts receivable 933        63        (3,848 )     6,246     
Prepaid income taxes (1,294 )     (304 )     (2,007 )     685     
Prepaid expenses and other (6,698 )     206        (9,473 )     1,626     
Accounts payable 3,610        10,560        5,025        12,709     
Merchant payables (8,699 )     12,372        16,486        20,532     
Accrued expenses and other (132 )     (1 )     (452 )     (1,381 )  
Income tax payable (35 )     (412 )     (263 )     (479 )  
Other liabilities (476 )     (436 )     (34 )     1,904     
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (12,667 )     24,161        9,283        37,584     
Cash flows from investing activities:              
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired —        —        —        (679 )  
Other investment —        —        —        (430 )  
Purchases of property and equipment 60        (49 )     (24 )     (252 )  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 60        (49 )     (24 )     (1,361 )  
Cash flows from financing activities:              
Repurchase of common stock —        —        (1,583 )     (1,205 )  
Payment of promissory notes —        —        (110 )     (7,800 )  
Proceeds from notes payable —        —        —        3,663     
Exercise of stock options and taxes paid for net share
settlement
(2,357 )     —        (5,424 )     —     
Net cash used in financing activities (2,357 )     —        (7,117 )     (5,342 )  
Effect of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash
(823 )     904        (126 )     393     
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash
(15,787 )     25,016        2,016        31,274     
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 82,188        26,968        64,385        20,710     
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 66,401        $ 51,984        $ 66,401        $ 51,984     




Travelzoo
Segment Information from Continuing Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

Three months ended September 30, 2021 Travelzoo North
America
  Travelzoo Europe   Jack’s Flight Club   Elimination   Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated
customers
$ 9,527        $ 5,365        $ 796      $ —      $ 15,688     
Intersegment revenue 136        (136 )     —      —      —     
Total net revenues 9,663        5,229        796      —      15,688     
Operating income (loss) $ (918 )     $ 600

 
      $ 57      $ —      $ (261  )  
                   
Three months ended September 30, 2020 Travelzoo North
America
  Travelzoo Europe   Jack’s Flight Club   Elimination   Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated
customers
$ 9,002        $ 3,798        $ 987      $ —      $ 13,787     
Intersegment revenue 141        (141 )     —      —      —     
Total net revenues 9,143        3,657        987      —      13,787     
Operating income (loss) $ (696 )     $ (757 )     $ 250      $ —      $ (1,203 )  

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2021 Travelzoo North
America
  Travelzoo Europe   Jack’s Flight Club   Elimination   Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated
customers
$ 33,005       $ 13,503        $ 2,543        $ —        $ 49,051     
Intersegment revenue 462        (462 )     —        —        —     
Total net revenues 33,467        13,041        2,543        —        49,051     
Operating income (loss) $ 2,654        $ (323 )     $ 117        $ —        $ 2,448     
                   
Nine months ended September 30, 2020 Travelzoo North
America
  Travelzoo Europe   Jack’s Flight Club   Elimination   Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated
customers
$ 25,805        $ 12,706        $ 2,615        $ (8 )     $ 41,118     
Intersegment revenue 237        (245 )     —              —     
Total net revenues 26,042        12,461        2,615        —        41,118     
Operating income (loss) $ (6,374 )     $ (3,781 )     $ (3,013 )     $ (8 )     $ (13,176 )  




Travelzoo
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Information
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

  Three months ended   Nine months ended
  September 30,   September 30,
  2021   2020   2021   2020
GAAP operating expense $ 12,957        $ 12,066        $ 38,071      $ 46,526     
Non-GAAP adjustments:              
Impairment of intangible and goodwill (A) —        —        —      2,920     
Amortization of intangibles (B) 274        333        833      944     
Stock option expenses (C) 971        1,189        2,788      5,243     
Severance-related expenses (D) 95        855        493      1,139     
Non-GAAP operating expense 11,617        9,689        33,957      36,280     
               
GAAP operating income (loss) (261 )     (1,203 )     2,448      (13,176 )  
Non-GAAP adjustments (A through D) 1,340        2,377        4,114      10,246     
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) 1,079        1,174        6,562      (2,930 )  



Investor Relations:
Almira Pusch
ir@travelzoo.com

Source: Travelzoo

ACCO Brands (ACCO) – Post Call Commentary Favorable Risk Reward

Thursday, October 28, 2021

ACCO Brands (ACCO)
Post Call Commentary; Favorable Risk/Reward

ACCO Brands Corporation designs, manufactures, sources, markets, and sells office products, academic supplies, and calendar products primarily in the United States, Canada, Northern Europe, Brazil, Australia, and Mexico. It operates through three segments: ACCO Brands North America, ACCO Brands EMEA, and ACCO Brands International. The company offers office products, such as stapling, binding and laminating equipment, and related consumable supplies, as well as shredders and whiteboards; and academic products, including notebooks, folders, decorative calendars, and stationery products. It also provides private label products, as well as business machine maintenance and repair services. The company offers its business, academic, and calendar product lines under the Artline, AT-A-GLANCE, Derwent, Esselte, Five Star, GBC, Hilroy, Leitz, Marbig, Mead, NOBO, Quartet, Rapid, Rexel, Swingline, Tilibra, Wilson Jones, and other brand names. In addition, it designs, sources, distributes, markets, and sells accessories for laptop and desktop computers, and tablets comprising security products; input devices, such as presenters, mice, and trackballs; ergonomic aids, including foot and wrist rests; docking stations; and other personal computers and tablet accessories under the Kensington, Microsaver, and ClickSafe brand names. The company sells its products to consumers and commercial end-users primarily through resellers, including traditional office supply resellers, wholesalers, mass merchandisers, and retailers, as well as directly to consumers through on-line and direct mail. ACCO Brands Corporation is headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois.

Joe Gomes, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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    Operating Environment Trending Positive. As we mentioned last quarter, the overall operating environment continues to trend in a positive manner, although there remain some potential hiccups. The commercial business continues to improve with the return to the office of workers, worldwide economies are improving, and school instruction continues to return to in-classroom instruction. Commodity inflation and logistics remain the biggest concerns.

    PowerA Continues to Impress.  PowerA contributed $57 million of revenue in 3Q, up from $51 million in 2Q. Notably, the higher PowerA sales were in spite of constrained availability of gaming consoles, sales of which drive PowerA sales. Although management lowered full year expectation for PowerA growth to 20% from 25% due to the lack of gaming consoles, this remains above the 15% originally …



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1-800-Flowers.com (FLWS) – Caught A Nice One

Thursday, October 28, 2021

1-800-Flowers.com (FLWS)
Caught A Nice One

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is the leading provider of gourmet and floral gifts for all occasions. For nearly 40 years, 1-800-FLOWERS® has been helping deliver smiles for customers with gifts for every occasion, including fresh flowers, premium, gift-quality fruits, and other gourmet items from Harry & David®, popcorn and specialty treats from The Popcorn Factory®; cookies and baked gifts from Cheryl’s®; premium chocolates and confections from Fannie May®; gift baskets and towers from 1-800-Baskets.com®; premium English muffins and other breakfast treats from Wolferman’s; carved fresh fruit arrangements from FruitBouquets.com; and top quality steaks and chops from Stock Yards®. The Company’s BloomNet® international floral wire service provides a broad range of quality products and value-added services designed to help professional florists grow their businesses profitably.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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    Attractive tuck-in acquisition. 1-800-Flowers announced that it has acquired Vital Choice, an organic seafood delivery company for $20 million in cash. The transaction will add over 400 food based products to its Gourmet Foods & Gift Baskets business segment and an attractive complement to Harry & David. We estimate that the transaction is less than 1 times revenues and 8 times EBITDA, an attractive price based on a business that has been growing revenues in the double digits and with healthy 10% margins.

    A nice fit.  Vital Choice was founded in 2001 as a premium seafood delivery company and has partnered with dozens of fisheries to ensure it maintains its commitment to quality. It now also offers many other organic foods, such as meats, fruits, and soups, to name a few. The company will be keeping its current management team to head the operations. The company is self consumption based with a …



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