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Exhibit 99.1

travelzoo

Travelzoo
590 Madison Avenue

37th Floor
New York, NY 10022

Media Contact:

Christie McConnell

+1 (212) 484-4912
cmcconnell@travelzoo.com

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

 

Travelzoo Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results

 

 

NEW YORK, July 22, 2010 -- Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO):

 

·         Revenue of $28.1 million, up 19% year-over-year

·         Operating profit from continuing operations of $5.9 million, up 76% year-over-year

·         Cash flow from operations of $2.3 million

·         Net income per share from continuing operations of $0.20, compared to $0.10 in the prior-year period

·         Earnings per share of $0.20, compared to loss per share of ($0.01) in the prior-year period

 

Travelzoo Inc., a global Internet media company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, with revenue of $28.1 million, an increase of 19% year-over-year.  All revenues were generated from the sale of online advertising.  Operating profit from continuing operations was $5.9 million, up 76% year-over-year.  Net income from continuing operations was $3.2 million, with diluted net income per share from continuing operations of $0.20, compared to diluted net income per share from continuing operations of $0.10 in the prior-year period.  Revenue, operating profit and income from continuing operations for all periods exclude the results of Travelzoo’s former Asia Pacific business segment, which are reported as discontinued operations. 

 

“Travelzoo continued its strong revenue growth in the quarter, despite a challenging environment in Europe,” said Chris Loughlin, CEO of Travelzoo.  “The Company’s net income doubled, and we remain keenly focused on improving operational efficiency and further growing earnings per share.”

 

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North America

North America business segment revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $22.2 million.  Operating profit was $6.7 million, or 30% of revenue, up from an operating profit of $4.5 million, or 23% of revenue, in the prior-year period.

 

Europe

            Europe business segment revenue grew 49% year-over-year to $6.0 million.  In local currency terms, revenue grew 55% year-over-year.  Operating loss was $807,000, compared to an operating loss of $1.1 million in the prior-year period.  Travelzoo began operations in the U.K. in May 2005, in Germany in September 2006, and in France in March 2007.  In May 2008,Travelzoo began publishing its weekly Top 20® list in Spain, after having operated a sales office in Barcelona since November 2006.

 

Subscribers

            Travelzoo had a total unduplicated number of newsletter subscribers in North America and Europe of 18.3 million as of June 30, 2010, up 20% from June 30, 2009, and up 3% from March 31, 2010.  In North America, total unduplicated number of subscribers was 14.1 million as of June 30, 2010, up 14% from June 30, 2009 and up 2% from March 31, 2010. In Europe, total unduplicated number of subscribers was 4.2 million as of June 30, 2010, up 50% from June 30, 2009 and up 7% from March 31, 2010.

 

Income Taxes

            Income tax expense was $2.7 million, compared to $1.7 million in the prior-year period for continuing operations.  The effective income tax rate was 46%, down from 51% in the prior-year period.  Operating losses from our Europe business segment were treated as having no recognizable tax benefit.

 

Asset Management

            During the second quarter, Travelzoo generated $2.3 million of cash from operating activities.  Accounts receivable increased by $168,000 quarter-over-quarter and increased by $1.5 million over the prior-year period to $13.6 million.  Accounts payable decreased by $474,000 quarter-over-quarter and decreased by $1.3 million over the prior-year period to $6.3 million.  Capital expenditures were $355,000,  

 

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down from $396,000 in the prior quarter and up from $320,000 in the prior-year period.  Travelzoo exited the second quarter with $31.9 million in cash and cash equivalents.

 

Conference Call

            Travelzoo will host a conference call to discuss second quarter results at 11:00 a.m. ET today.  Please visit http://www.travelzoo.com/earnings to

 

·         download the management presentation (PDF format) to be discussed in the conference call;

·         access the Web cast.

 

About Travelzoo

Travelzoo is a global Internet media company.  With more than 20 million subscribers in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and 20 offices worldwide, Travelzoo® publishes deals from more than 2,000 travel and entertainment companies.  Travelzoo’s deal experts review offers to find the best deals and confirm their true value.  In Asia Pacific, Travelzoo is independently owned and operated by Travelzoo (Asia) Ltd. and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under a license agreement with Travelzoo Inc.

 

Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.  These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts.  When used in this press release, the words “expect,” “predict,” “project,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC.  We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements.  Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.  Travelzoo and Top 20 are registered trademarks of Travelzoo Inc.  All other company and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners.

 

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Travelzoo Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

Six months ended

 

June 30,

June 30,

 

   2010

   2009

   2010

   2009

 

 --------

 --------

 --------

 --------

Revenues

 $ 28,106

 $ 23,638

 $ 56,624

 $ 46,618

Cost of revenues

    1,616

    1,458

    3,270

    2,675

 

 --------

 --------

 --------

 --------

     Gross profit

   26,490

   22,180

   53,354

   43,943

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

Sales and marketing

   14,049

   12,599

   29,041

   24,013

General and administrative

    6,505

    6,211

   13,217

   12,026

 

 --------

 --------

 --------

 --------

     Total operating expenses

   20,554

   18,810

   42,258

   36,039

 

 --------

 --------

 --------

 --------

     Operating income from continuing

      operations

    5,936

    3,370

   11,096

    7,904

Other income and expense:

 

 

 

 

Interest income and other income

       45

       13

       87

       32

Loss on foreign currency

        -

     (116)

     (209)

     (304)

 

 --------

 --------

 --------

 --------

Income from continuing operations

 before income taxes

 

    5,981

 

    3,267

   

   10,974

 

    7,632

Income taxes

    2,734

    1,659

    5,253

    3,984

 

 --------

 --------

 --------

 --------

Income from continuing operations

    3,247

    1,608

    5,721

    3,648

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net

 of tax

  

        -

  

   (1,799)

 

        -

 

   (3,502)

 

 --------

 --------

 --------

 --------

Net income (loss)

 $  3,247

 $   (191)

 $  5,721

 $    146

 

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 ========

 ========

 ========

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income (loss) per share

 from:

 

 

 

 

 Continuing operations

 $   0.20

 $   0.10

 $   0.35

 $   0.22

 Discontinued operations

 $      -

 $  (0.11)

 $      -

 $  (0.21)

 Net income (loss)

 $   0.20

 $  (0.01)

 $   0.35

 $   0.01

Diluted net income (loss) per share

 from:

 

 

 

 

 Continuing operations

 $   0.20

 $   0.10

 $   0.35

 $   0.22

 Discontinued operations

 $      -

 $  (0.11)

 $      -

 $  (0.21)

 Net income (loss)

 $   0.20

 $  (0.01)

 $   0.35

 $   0.01

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used in computing basic net

 income (loss) per share

   16,444

   16,444

   16,444

   16,372

Shares used in computing diluted net

 income (loss) per share

   16,467

   16,452

   16,459

  

   16,379

 

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Travelzoo Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

2010

--------

 

2009

---------

ASSETS

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

     $  31,875

 

     $  19,776

Accounts receivable, net

        13,551

 

        11,279

Income taxes receivable

           797

 

         6,061

Deposits

           192

 

           139

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

         1,103

 

         1,103

Deferred tax assets

           966

     ---------

 

           966

    -------

     Total current assets

        48,484

   --------

 

        39,324

    -------

Deposits, less current portion

           300

 

           381

Deferred tax assets, less current portion

            52

 

            52

Restricted cash

           875

 

           875

Property and equipment, net

         3,949

 

         4,089

Intangible assets, net

         1,234

 

         1,411

 

    ----------

 

    ----------

          Total assets

     $  54,894

     =========

 

    $   46,132

     ==========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

Accounts payable

         6,341

 

         6,834

Accrued expenses

         5,803

 

         4,278

Deferred revenue

         1,029

 

           828

Deferred rent

           205

 

           134

Income tax payable

           352

 

             -

 

    ----------

 

    ----------

     Total current liabilities

        13,730

   --------

 

        12,074

   --------

Deferred tax liabilities

           533

 

           533

Long-term tax liabilities

         2,167

 

         2,139

Deferred rent, less current portion

           579

 

           615

 

Common stock

           164

 

           164

Additional paid-in capital

         6,223

 

         4,772

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

        (1,231)

 

        (1,173)

Retained earnings

        32,729

    ------- 

 

        27,008

    -------

     Total stockholders' equity

        37,885

    -------

 

        30,771

    -------

          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

     $  54,894

     ======

 

     $  46,132

    =======

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Travelzoo Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

         

 

 

Three months ended

Six months ended

 

June 30,

June 30,

 

2010

2009

2010

2009

 

---------

---------

---------

---------

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 Net income (loss)

  $ 3,247

$  (191)

$  5,721

$   146

 Adjustments to reconcile net income

  (loss) to net cash provided by

  operating activities:

 

 

 

 

  Depreciation and amortization

 585

    484

 1,147     

926      

 Stock-based compensation

      187

     -

     375

     -

Provision for losses on accounts   receivable

   

     (40)

 

     38

 

     (1)

    

    316

  Net foreign currency effects

       -

    114

     209

    317

  Changes in operating assets and

   liabilities:

 

 

 

 

   Accounts receivable

    (247)

     23

  (2,568)

   (983)

   Deposits

     (77)

    (97)

     (85)

    (24)

  Income tax receivable              

    (797)

      -

   5,264

      -

   Prepaid expenses and other current

    Assets

    (169)

    167

     (40)

  1,636

   Accounts payable

    (308)

  2,141

    (269)

  2,029

   Accrued expenses

     400

   (360)

   1,657

   (369)

   Deferred revenue

    (192)

    179

     220

    105

   Deferred rent

       1

    (41)

      34

   (102)

   Income tax payable

    (326)

 (2,465)

     357

 (1,945)

   Other non-current liabilities

      17

      9

      28

     19

 

---------

--------

---------

--------

    Net cash provided by operating

     activities

   2,281

      1

  12,049

  2,071

 

---------

--------

---------

--------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 Purchases of property and equipment

    (355)

   (320)

    (751)

 (1,204)

 Purchase of intangible asset

       -

       -

       -

 (1,760)

 

---------

--------

---------

--------

    Net cash used in investing activities

    (355)

   (320)

    (751)

 (2,964)

 

---------

--------

---------

--------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 Proceeds from exercise of stock options

       -

      -

       -

  2,158

 Proceeds from sale of Asia Pacific

  business segment

       -

      -

   1,073 

      -

 

---------

--------

---------

--------

    Net cash provided by financing

     activities

        -

      -

   1,073

  2,158

 

---------

--------

---------

--------

Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents

    (176)

    219

    (272)

    100

 

---------

--------

---------

--------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and

  

 

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cash equivalents

   1,750

    (100)

  12,099

   1,365

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

  30,125

 

  15,644

 

  19,776

 

  14,179

 

---------

---------

---------

---------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of

 period

 

  31,875

 

  15,544

 

  31,875

 

  15,544

 

=========

=========

=========

=========

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow

 information:

 

 

 

 

  Cash paid for income taxes net of

   refunds received

 

$  3,857

 

$  4,106

 

$   (368)

 

$  4,179

 

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Travelzoo Inc.

Segment Information

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 June 30, 2010

North America

 

Europe

 

Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 --------

--------

-----------

------------

Revenue from unaffiliated

 customers

 $ 22,153

 $ 5,953

 $       - 

   $ 28,106

Intersegment revenue

       42

      55

       (97)

          -

 

 --------

 --------

-----------

 -----------

Total net revenues

   22,195

   6,008

       (97)

     28,106

 

 --------

 --------

-----------

 -----------

Operating income (loss)

 $  6,743

 $  (807)  

 $       -

   $  5,936

 

 --------

 --------

-----------

 -----------

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 June 30, 2009

North America

   Europe

 

Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 --------

---------

-----------

------------

Revenue from unaffiliated

 customers

 

 $ 19,637

 

 $  4,001

 

 $       - 

 

 $   23,638

Intersegment revenue

       99

       21

      (120)

          -

 

 --------

 ---------

-----------

 -----------

Total net revenues

   19,736

    4,022

      (120)

     23,638

 

 --------

 ---------

-----------

 -----------

Operating income (loss)

 $  4,453

 $ (1,068)  

 $     (15)

 $    3,370

 

 --------

 ---------

-----------

 -----------

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended

 June 30, 2010

North America

 

Europe

 

Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 --------

--------

-----------

------------

Revenue from unaffiliated

 customers

 $ 44,520

 $12,104

 $       - 

   $ 56,624

Intersegment revenue

       71

      65

      (136)

          -

 

 --------

 --------

-----------

 -----------

Total net revenues

   44,591

  12,169

      (136)

     56,624

 

 --------

 --------

-----------

 -----------

Operating income (loss)

 $ 12,853

 $(1,758)  

 $       1

   $ 11,096

 

 --------

 --------

-----------

 -----------

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended

 June 30, 2009

North America

  

Europe

 

 Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 --------

---------

-----------

------------

Revenue from unaffiliated

 customers

 $ 39,644

 $  6,974

 $       - 

 $   46,618

Intersegment revenue

      124

       26

      (150)

          -

 

 --------

 ---------

-----------

 -----------

Total net revenues

   39,768

    7,000

      (150)

     46,618

 

 --------

 ---------

-----------

 -----------

Operating income (loss)

 $ 10,268

 $ (2,344)  

 $     (20)

 $    7,904

 

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