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Travelzoo Reports Fourth Quarter 2012 Results

01/25/2013| 10:29:15 AM| 中文

Travelzoo Inc., a global Internet media company, announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012, with revenue of $37.0 million, an increase of 5% year-over year.

NEW YORK, January 24, 2013 -- Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO): Travelzoo Inc., a global Internet media company, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012, with revenue of $37.0 million, an increase of 5% year-over year. Operating income was $4.4 million, down 47% year-over-year. Net income was $3.8 million, with earnings per share of $0.24, down from $0.40 in the prior-year period. 

For the full year, revenue was $151.2 million, an increase of 2% year-over-year. GAAP operating income was $25.5 million, up 70% year-over-year. Non-GAAP operating income was $28.5 million, down 19% year-over-year.  GAAP net income was $18.2 million, with earnings per share of $1.14, up from $0.20 in the prior-year period. Non-GAAP net income was $21.2 million, with earnings per share of $1.33, down from $1.42 in the prior-year period. 

• Revenue of $37.0 million, up 5% year-over-year

• Net income of $3.8 million, down 42% year-over-year

• Earnings per share of $0.24, compared to $0.40 in the prior-year period

• Cash flow from operations of $13.0 million

"During the fourth quarter of 2012 we continued to execute our strategy of increasing Travelzoo’s reach, expanding our sales force and developing our products, particularly in the mobile and hotel categories," said Chris Loughlin, chief executive officer.  "We are pleased with our progress: The Travelzoo® brand now reaches 26 million subscribers, Getaway sales accelerated, and in Europe Travelzoo our Travel business grew 23% year-over-year. We continue to see strong adoption of the Travelzoo brand on mobile; 33% of users now access our brand through mobile devices.”

North America

North America business segment revenue increased 3% year-over-year to $26.5 million. Operating income for the fourth quarter was $3.4 million, or 13% of revenue, down from an operating income of $6.5 million, or 25% of revenue, in the prior-year period.  The decrease in operating income was a result of increased expenses related to sales force expansion and subscriber marketing.

Europe

Europe business segment revenue increased 10% year-over-year to $10.7 million.  In local currency terms, revenue for the fourth quarter increased 8% year-over-year.  Operating income was $969,000, or 9% of revenue, down from an operating income of $1.7 million, or 17% of revenue in the prior-year period.  The decrease in operating income was a result of increased expenses related to sales force expansion and subscriber marketing.

Subscribers

Travelzoo had a total unduplicated number of subscribers in North America and Europe of 22.5 million as of December 31, 2012, up 5% from December 31, 2011. In North America, total unduplicated number of subscribers was 16.1 million as of December 31, 2012, up 3% from December 31, 2011. In Europe, total unduplicated number of subscribers was 6.4 million as of December 31, 2012, up 10% from December 31, 2011.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $692,000, compared to $1.9 million in the prior-year period. The effective income tax rate was 16%, compared to 23% in the prior-year period.

Asset Management

During the fourth quarter 2012, Travelzoo generated $13.0 million of cash from operating activities.  Accounts receivable increased by $286,000 over the prior-year period to $13.6 million.  Accounts payable increased by $7.0 million over the prior-year period to $28.7 million.  Capital expenditures were $698,000, up from $558,000 in the prior-year period.  Travelzoo exited the fourth quarter with $61.2 million in cash and cash equivalents.

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