NEW YORK, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO):
Revenue of $21.1 million, consistent year-over-year
Consolidated operating profit of $4.0 million
Non-GAAP consolidated operating profit of $4.8 million
Cash flow from operations of $3.1 million
Earnings per share (EPS) of $0.23
Travelzoo, the club for travel enthusiasts, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Consolidated revenue was $21.1 million, consistent year-over-year. In constant currencies, revenue was $21.2 million, up from $21.1 million year-over-year. Travelzoo’s reported revenue consists of advertising revenues and commissions, derived from and generated in connection with purchases made by Travelzoo members, and membership fees.
Net income attributable to Travelzoo was $2.9 million for Q2 2024, or $0.23 per share, compared with $0.17 in the prior-year period. Net income attributable to Travelzoo from continuing operations was $2.9 million for Q2 2024, or $0.23 per share, compared with $0.17 in the prior-year period.
Non-GAAP operating profit was $4.8 million. Non-GAAP operating profit excludes amortization of intangibles ($88,000), stock option expenses ($0.7 million) and severance-related expenses ($30,000). Please refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the tabular reconciliation below.
“We will continue to leverage Travelzoo’s global reach, trusted brand, and strong relationships with top travel suppliers to negotiate more exclusive offers for members,” said Holger Bartel, Travelzoo’s Global CEO. “With more than 30 million members, 8 million mobile app users, and 4 million social media followers, Travelzoo is loved by travel enthusiasts who are affluent, active, and open to new experiences.”
Cash PositionAs of June 30, 2024, consolidated cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $13.2 million. Net cash provided by operations was $3.1 million.
Travelzoo North AmericaNorth America business segment revenue remained consistent year-over-year at $14.1 million. Operating profit for Q2 2024 was $3.7 million, or 26% of revenue, compared to operating profit of $3.8 million in the prior-year period.
Travelzoo EuropeEurope business segment revenue increased 1% year-over-year to $6.0 million. In constant currencies, Europe business segment revenue increased 1% year-over-year. Operating profit for Q2 2024 was $512,000, or 9% of revenue, compared to operating loss of $239,000 in the prior-year period.
Jack’s Flight Club Jack’s Flight Club is a membership subscription service in which Travelzoo has a 60% ownership interest. Revenue from unaffiliated customers increased 9% year-over-year to $1.1 million. The number of premium subscribers increased 19% year-over-year. Jack’s Flight Club’s revenue from subscriptions is recognized ratably over the subscription period (quarterly, semi-annually, annually). Non-GAAP operating profit for Q2 2024 was $25,000. Non-GAAP operating profit excludes amortization of intangibles ($59,000) related to the acquisition of Travelzoo’s ownership interest in Jack’s Flight Club in 2020.
New InitiativesNew Initiatives business segment revenue, which includes Licensing and Travelzoo META, was $23,000. Operating loss for Q2 2024 was $184,000.
In June 2020, Travelzoo entered into a royalty-bearing licensing agreement with a local licensee in Japan for the exclusive use of Travelzoo’s brand, business model, and members in Japan. In August of 2020, Travelzoo entered into a royalty-bearing licensing agreement with a local licensee in Australia for the exclusive use of Travelzoo’s brand, business models, and members in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Under these arrangements, Travelzoo’s existing members in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore will continue to be owned by Travelzoo as the licensor. Travelzoo recorded $7,000 in licensing revenue from the licensee in Japan in Q2 2024. Travelzoo recorded $11,000 in licensing revenue from the licensee in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore in Q2 2024. Licensing revenue is expected to increase going forward.
Members and Subscribers As of June 30, 2024, we had 30.8 million members worldwide, consistent with June 30, 2023. In North America, Travelzoo had 16.1 million unduplicated members as of June 30, 2024, down from 16.2 million as of June 30, 2023. In Europe, Travelzoo had 9.2 million unduplicated members as of June 30, 2024, consistent with June 30, 2023. Jack’s Flight Club had 2.2 million subscribers, including premium subscribers, as of June 30, 2024, consistent with June 30, 2023.
Discontinued OperationsIn March 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.
Income TaxesA provision of $1.3 million for income taxes was recorded for Q2 2024, compared to an income tax expense of $1.1 million in the prior-year period. Travelzoo intends to utilize available net operating losses (NOLs) to largely offset its actual tax liability for Q2 2024.
Share Repurchase ProgramDuring Q2 2024, the Company repurchased 800,000 of its outstanding common stock.
Looking Ahead For Q3 2024, we expect growth in revenue year-over-year, albeit at a smaller pace than in 2023. However, there could be unexpected fluctuations. We also expect for Q3 2024 higher profitability year-over-year. For 2025, we expect substantial growth in revenue as a result of additional revenue from membership fees.
In December 2023, we announced the introduction of a membership fee for Travelzoo beginning January 1, 2024. We recognize membership fee revenue ratably over the subscription period. Legacy Travelzoo members as of December 31, 2023, which represent more than 95% of members, are exempt from the fee during 2024. Therefore, we do not anticipate membership fee revenue from these members before 2025.
Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresManagement 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: 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.
Conference CallTravelzoo will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2024 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
access the webcast
About TravelzooWe, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. Our 30 million members receive 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.
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2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
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Revenues |
$ 21,141 |
$ 21,128 |
$ 43,126 |
$ 42,729 |
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Cost of revenues |
2,520 |
2,880 |
5,160 |
5,571 |
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Gross profit |
18,621 |
18,248 |
37,966 |
37,158 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Sales and marketing |
9,386 |
10,142 |
17,984 |
19,438 |
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Product development |
603 |
518 |
1,169 |
1,008 |
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General and administrative |
4,621 |
4,315 |
9,211 |
8,728 |
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Total operating expenses |
14,610 |
14,975 |
28,364 |
29,174 |
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Operating income |
4,011 |
3,273 |
9,602 |
7,984 |
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Other income, net |
176 |
479 |
315 |
829 |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes |
4,187 |
3,752 |
9,917 |
8,813 |
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Income tax expense |
1,267 |
1,091 |
2,772 |
2,469 |
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Income from continuing operations |
2,920 |
2,661 |
7,145 |
6,344 |
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Income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
— |
2 |
— |
— |
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Net income |
2,920 |
2,663 |
7,145 |
6,344 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest |
(7) |
37 |
(18) |
45 |
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Net income attributable to Travelzoo |
$ 2,927 |
$ 2,626 |
$ 7,163 |
$ 6,299 |
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Net income attributable to Travelzoo—continuing operations |
$ 2,927 |
$ 2,624 |
$ 7,163 |
$ 6,299 |
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Net income attributable to Travelzoo—discontinued operations |
$ — |
$ 2 |
$ — |
$ — |
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Income per share—basic |
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Continuing operations |
$ 0.23 |
$ 0.17 |
$ 0.54 |
$ 0.41 |
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Discontinued operations |
$ — |
$ — |
$ — |
$ — |
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Net income per share—basic |
$ 0.23 |
$ 0.17 |
$ 0.54 |
$ 0.41 |
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Income per share—diluted |
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Continuing operations |
$ 0.23 |
$ 0.17 |
$ 0.54 |
$ 0.40 |
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Discontinued operations |
$ — |
$ — |
$ — |
$ — |
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Net income per share—diluted |
$ 0.23 |
$ 0.17 |
$ 0.54 |
$ 0.40 |
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Shares used in per share calculation from continuing operations—basic |
12,895 |
15,275 |
13,191 |
15,485 |
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Shares used in per share calculation from discontinued operations—basic |
12,895 |
15,275 |
13,191 |
15,485 |
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Shares used in per share calculation from continuing operations—diluted |
12,976 |
15,337 |
13,300 |
15,557 |
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Shares used in per share calculation from discontinued operations—diluted |
12,976 |
15,337 |
13,300 |
15,557 |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 12,567 |
$ 15,713 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
13,220 |
12,965 |
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Prepaid income taxes |
998 |
629 |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
1,726 |
1,461 |
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Total current assets |
28,511 |
30,768 |
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Deposits and other |
223 |
1,115 |
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Deferred tax assets |
3,102 |
3,196 |
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Restricted cash |
675 |
675 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
5,873 |
6,015 |
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Property and equipment, net |
499 |
578 |
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Intangible assets, net |
1,686 |
2,091 |
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Goodwill |
10,944 |
10,944 |
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Total assets |
$ 51,513 |
$ 55,382 |
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Liabilities and Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ 5,212 |
$ 4,546 |
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Merchant payables |
16,708 |
20,622 |
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Accrued expenses and other |
4,217 |
3,658 |
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Deferred revenue |
3,207 |
2,044 |
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Income tax payable |
1,070 |
766 |
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Operating lease liabilities |
2,389 |
2,530 |
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Liabilities from discontinued operations |
24 |
24 |
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Total current liabilities |
32,827 |
34,190 |
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Long-term tax liabilities |
6,323 |
4,681 |
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Long-term operating lease liabilities |
6,342 |
6,717 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
376 |
911 |
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Total liabilities |
45,868 |
46,499 |
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Common stock |
124 |
136 |
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Tax indemnification |
(9,537) |
(9,537) |
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Note receivable from shareholder |
(1,753) |
(1,753) |
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Additional paid-in capital |
— |
439 |
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Retained earnings |
17,083 |
19,508 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(4,951) |
(4,607) |
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Total Travelzoo stockholders’ equity |
966 |
4,186 |
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Non-controlling interest |
4,679 |
4,697 |
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Total stockholders equity |
5,645 |
8,883 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
$ 51,513 |
$ 55,382 |
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2023 |
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Net income |
$ 2,920 |
$ 2,663 |
$ 7,145 |
$ 6,344 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
175 |
467 |
558 |
945 |
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Stock-based compensation |
688 |
432 |
783 |
828 |
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Deferred income tax |
(12) |
30 |
(27) |
(38) |
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Loss on long-lived assets |
— |
10 |
— |
10 |
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Net foreign currency effects |
(14) |
(36) |
(11) |
(33) |
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Provision of loss (net recoveries) on accounts receivable and refund reserves |
26 |
(117) |
(7) |
(829) |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
(150) |
3,516 |
(385) |
3,888 |
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Prepaid income taxes |
(390) |
610 |
(327) |
1,017 |
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Prepaid expenses, deposits and other |
(49) |
2,325 |
533 |
2,485 |
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Accounts payable |
(295) |
(1,072) |
713 |
(2,393) |
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Merchant payables |
(1,101) |
(4,013) |
(3,779) |
(8,604) |
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Accrued expenses and other |
478 |
(534) |
1,450 |
377 |
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Income tax payable |
224 |
234 |
278 |
234 |
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Other liabilities |
556 |
600 |
753 |
1,419 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
3,056 |
5,115 |
7,677 |
5,650 |
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Proceeds from repayment of note receivable |
— |
74 |
— |
113 |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
(48) |
(46) |
(83) |
(157) |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
(48) |
28 |
(83) |
(44) |
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Repurchase of common stock |
(6,557) |
(4,684) |
(10,429) |
(4,870) |
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Exercise of stock options and taxes paid for net share settlement of equity awards |
— |
(299) |
— |
(299) |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
(6,557) |
(4,983) |
(10,429) |
(5,169) |
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Effect of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
(73) |
211 |
(311) |
382 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
(3,622) |
371 |
(3,146) |
819 |
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Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period |
16,865 |
19,826 |
16,389 |
19,378 |
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Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period |
$ 13,243 |
$ 20,197 |
$ 13,243 |
$ 20,197 |
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Jack’s |
New |
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Revenues from unaffiliated customers |
$ 14,015 |
$ 6,004 |
$ 1,099 |
$ 23 |
$ 21,141 |
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Intersegment revenues |
119 |
(53) |
(66) |
— |
— |
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Total net revenues |
14,134 |
5,951 |
1,033 |
23 |
21,141 |
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Operating profit (loss) |
$ 3,717 |
$ 512 |
$ (34) |
$ (184) |
$ 4,011 |
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Travelzoo |
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Consolidated |
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Revenues from unaffiliated customers |
$ 13,642 |
$ 6,462 |
$ 1,011 |
$ 13 |
$ 21,128 |
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Intersegment revenues |
491 |
(575) |
84 |
— |
— |
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Total net revenues |
14,133 |
5,887 |
1,095 |
13 |
21,128 |
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Operating profit (loss) |
$ 3,753 |
$ (239) |
$ 97 |
$ (338) |
$ 3,273 |
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Travelzoo North America |
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Jack’s |
New |
Consolidated |
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Revenues from unaffiliated customers |
$ 28,288 |
$ 12,584 |
$ 2,199 |
$ 55 |
$ 43,126 |
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Intersegment revenues |
74 |
29 |
(103) |
— |
— |
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Total net revenues |
28,362 |
12,613 |
2,096 |
55 |
43,126 |
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Operating profit (loss) |
$ 8,155 |
$ 1,894 |
$ (133) |
$ (314) |
$ 9,602 |
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Travelzoo North America |
Travelzoo Europe |
Jack’s Flight Club |
New Initiatives |
Consolidated |
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Revenues from unaffiliated customers |
$ 28,209 |
$ 12,540 |
$ 1,959 |
$ 21 |
$ 42,729 |
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Intersegment revenues |
682 |
(766) |
84 |
— |
— |
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Total net revenues |
28,891 |
11,774 |
2,043 |
21 |
42,729 |
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Operating profit (loss) |
$ 8,269 |
$ 218 |
$ 52 |
$ (555) |
$ 7,984 |
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2024 |
2023 |
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GAAP operating expense |
$ 14,610 |
$ 14,975 |
$ 28,364 |
$ 29,174 |
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Non-GAAP adjustments: |
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Amortization of intangibles (A) |
88 |
389 |
405 |
787 |
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Stock option expenses (B) |
688 |
431 |
783 |
827 |
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Severance-related expenses (C) |
30 |
56 |
30 |
95 |
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Non-GAAP operating expense |
13,804 |
14,099 |
27,146 |
27,465 |
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GAAP operating profit |
4,011 |
3,273 |
9,602 |
7,984 |
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Non-GAAP adjustments (A through C) |
806 |
876 |
1,218 |
1,709 |
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Non-GAAP operating profit |
4,817 |
4,149 |
10,820 |
9,693 |
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