Cineplex Inc. Reports First Quarter Results and Announces Dividend Increase
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 05/08/15 -- Cineplex Inc. ("Cineplex") (TSX: CGX) today released its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
First Quarter Results
"Total revenues increased 3.5% to $289.8 million and adjusted EBITDA increased 30.3% to $40.2 million in the first quarter, primarily due to higher media revenues, higher CPP and lower operating costs," said Ellis Jacob, President and CEO, Cineplex Entertainment.
"During the quarter, we announced The Rec Room, a social entertainment destination featuring a wide range of gaming, entertainment and dining options; SCENE announced a strategic marketing partnership enabling its members to earn and redeem points at more than 800 CARA restaurants across Canada; and Cineplex Starburst Inc. announced the creation of a new US based venture, Brady Starburst Inc., which formed the second largest distributor of amusement and vending equipment in North America."
"Overall, it was a successful quarter and looking ahead, I believe the film slate for 2015 looks very strong. I am excited about the strategic opportunities ahead which will continue to diversify our business and help us achieve meaningful growth."
"Cineplex''s strong balance sheet, continued investment in the enhancement of the exhibition experience and the diversification of our business model positions us well for the future. As such, we are pleased to announce a 4.0% dividend increase to $1.56 per share on an annual basis from the current $1.50 per share. This increase will be effective with the May 2015 dividend which will be paid in June 2015. Cineplex has increased its dividend every year since the company converted to a corporation."
KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2015
The following describes certain key business initiatives undertaken and results achieved during the first quarter of 2015 in each of Cineplex''s core business areas:
THEATRE EXHIBITION
FOOD SERVICE
AMUSEMENT GAMING AND THE REC ROOM
MEDIA
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMING
DIGITAL COMMERCE
SCENE
CORPORATE
OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015
Total revenues
Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2015 increased $9.8 million (3.5%) to $289.8 million as compared to the prior year period. A discussion of the factors affecting the changes in box office, food service, media and other revenues for the period is provided below.
Non-GAAP measures discussed throughout this news release, including adjusted EBITDA, adjusted free cash flow, attendance, BPP, premium priced product, same store metrics, CPP, film cost percentage, food service cost percentage and concession margin per patron are defined and discussed in the non-GAAP measures section at the end of this news release.
Box office revenues
The following table highlights the movement in box office revenues, attendance and BPP for the quarter (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except attendance reported in thousands of patrons, and per patron amounts, unless otherwise noted):
Box office revenues decreased $0.2 million, or 0.1%, to $156.0 million during the first quarter of 2015, compared to $156.2 million recorded in the same period in 2014. The decrease was due to the 1.5% decrease in BPP due to less 3D product offered in the period, partially offset by the 1.5% increase in attendance. Attendance increased despite the impact of extreme weather conditions in Atlantic Canada in the current period negatively impacting theatre attendance in the Atlantic Provinces.
BPP for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was $8.90, a $0.14 decrease from the prior year period. The decrease in BPP was due to the film mix featuring less 3D films than in the prior year period, as none of the top five films in the current period were screened in 3D compared to four of the top five films, including the top three, being presented in 3D in the prior year period. Box office revenues from premium product accounted for 25.3% of box office revenues in the current period, down from 38.3% in the prior year period.
Cineplex''s investments in premium priced formats including 3D, UltraAVX, IMAX and VIP continues to position it to benefit from the premiums charged for these offerings, even during periods where there is less 3D product available. These investments contributed to Cineplex''s same store revenues declining less than the Canadian industry in the period, with the industry down 1.9% in the period compared to Cineplex''s same store decline of 0.9%.
Food service revenues
The following table highlights the movement in food service revenues, attendance and CPP for the quarter (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except attendance and same store attendance reported in thousands of patrons, and per patron amounts):
Food service revenues are comprised primarily of concession revenues, which includes food sales at theatre locations as well as non-theatre locations. Food service revenues increased $3.6 million, or 4.2% as compared to the prior year period due to the CPP increase from $5.05 in the first quarter of 2014 to $5.18 in the same period in 2015 and the 1.5% increase in attendance. CPP of $5.18 is a quarterly record for Cineplex. Expanded offerings outside of core food service products have resulted in higher average transaction values, including offerings at Cineplex''s VIP Cinemas, resulting in the record CPP in the period.
While the 10% SCENE discount and SCENE points issued on food service combo purchases reduce individual transaction values which impacts CPP, Cineplex believes that this program drives incremental visits and food service purchases, resulting in higher overall food service revenues.
Media revenues
The following table highlights the movement in media revenues for the quarter (in thousands of Canadian dollars):
Total media revenues increased 19.4% to $29.1 million in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the prior year period, and represents a first quarter media revenues record for Cineplex. This increase was largely due to higher Cineplex Media revenues, up $3.6 million as compared to the prior year period due primarily to higher showtime revenues as a result of increases in advertising from the social media, broadcast media and automotive industries. Cineplex Digital Media revenues increased $1.1 million due to project installation and advertising revenues including the TimsTV and Oxford shopping mall networks, both installed subsequent to the first quarter of 2014.
Other revenues
The following table highlights the movement in games and other revenues for the quarter (in thousands of Canadian dollars):
Other revenues include gaming revenues as well as revenues from the Cineplex Store, promotional activities, screenings, private parties, corporate events, breakage on gift card and voucher sales, revenues from in-theatre guest service initiatives and management fees. Games revenues do not include Cineplex''s 50% share of the results of CSI, which are included in ''Share of income of joint ventures''.
Other revenues increased 12.9% to $13.9 million in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the prior year period. This increase was primarily due to additional revenues arising from enhanced guest service initiatives and increased SCENE partner revenues. Games revenues increased due to the conversion of select gaming rooms to XSCAPE Entertainment Centres since the prior year period.
Film cost
The following table highlights the movement in film cost and the film cost percentage for the quarter (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except film cost percentage):
Film cost varies primarily with box office revenues, and can vary from quarter to quarter based on the relative strength of the titles exhibited during the period. The decrease in film cost percentage is primarily due to the settlement rate on the top films during the first quarter of 2015 being lower than the average film settlement rate in the 2014 period.
Cost of food service
The following table highlights the movement in cost of food service and food service cost as a percentage of food service revenues ("concession cost percentage") for the quarter (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except percentages and margins per patron):
Cost of food service varies primarily with theatre attendance as well as the quantity and mix of offerings sold. The increase in the cost of food service as compared to the prior year period was due to the higher food service revenues, partially offset by the 0.3% decrease in the concession cost percentage during the period. The concession margin per patron increased from $3.95 in the first quarter of 2014 to $4.07 in the same period in 2015, reflecting the impact of the higher CPP during the period and the lower concession cost percentage.
Despite the 10% discount offered to SCENE members and SCENE points offered on select offerings, which contributes to a higher concession cost percentage, Cineplex believes the SCENE program drives incremental attendance and purchase incidence which increases food service revenues and CPP.
Depreciation and amortization
The following table highlights the movement in depreciation and amortization expenses during the quarter (in thousands of Canadian dollars):
The quarterly increase in depreciation of property, equipment and leaseholds of $2.2 million is primarily due to the impact of equipment and leasehold improvements relating to assets acquired through acquisitions, new theatre construction and digital media asset acquisitions. The increase in amortization of intangible assets is due to the amortization of the intangible assets acquired since the first quarter of 2014.
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets
The following table shows the movement in the loss (gain) on disposal of assets during the quarter (in thousands of Canadian dollars):
During the first quarter of 2015, Cineplex recorded a loss of $0.3 million on the disposal of assets that were sold or otherwise disposed (2014 - $0.1 million). The prior year gain arose from the sale of land that was previously a drive-in theatre which resulted in a gain of $0.6 million, partially offset by losses on certain assets that were sold or otherwise disposed of.
Other costs
Other costs include three main sub-categories of expenses, including theatre occupancy expenses, which capture the rent and associated occupancy costs for Cineplex''s various operations; other operating expenses, which include the costs related to running Cineplex''s theatres and ancillary businesses; and general and administrative expenses, which includes costs related to managing Cineplex''s operations, including the head office expenses. Please see the discussions below for more details on these categories. The following table highlights the movement in other costs for the quarter (in thousands of Canadian dollars):
Theatre occupancy expenses
The following table highlights the movement in theatre occupancy expenses for the quarter (in thousands of Canadian dollars):
Theatre occupancy expenses increased $0.1 million during the first quarter of 2015 compared to the prior year period. This increase was due to the impact of new and acquired theatres net of disposed theatres ($0.2 million) and higher same store rent expenses due to rent increases as certain theatre properties, partially offset by the impact of one-time items.
Other operating expenses
The following table highlights the movement in other operating expenses during the quarter (in thousands of Canadian dollars):
Other operating expenses during the first quarter of 2015 decreased $3.3 million or 3.9% compared to the prior year period. The major components of the decrease were lower spending on new business initiatives due in part to one-time digital platform development costs incurred in the prior year period ($1.4 million), lower marketing expenses due to timing of campaigns in 2015 as compared to 2014 ($1.3 million) and other expenses ($1.5 million, discussed below). These decreases were partially offset by the impact of new and acquired theatre net of disposed theatres ($0.5 million) and higher media costs due to the higher media business volumes in the period ($0.6 million).
The major movements in the Other category include:
These decreases were partially offset by higher SCENE costs in the current period due to the growing membership base and support for the SportChek partnership that launched in the fourth quarter of 2014 ($0.5 million).
General and administrative expenses
The following table highlights the movement in general and administrative ("G&A") expenses during the quarter, including Share based compensation costs, and G&A net of these costs (in thousands of Canadian dollars):
G&A expenses increased $3.7 million during the first quarter of 2015 compared to the prior year period primarily due to a $3.3 million increase in LTIP expense, arising mainly from Cineplex''s Share price increasing from $44.83 at December 31, 2014 to $49.88 at March 31, 2015 compared to a decrease from $44.06 at December 31, 2013 to $42.07 at March 31, 2014.
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, INCOME TAXES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION ("EBITDA") (see non-GAAP measures section of this news release)
The following table presents EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2015 as compared to the prior year period (expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except adjusted EBITDA margin):
Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2015 increased $9.4 million, or 30.3%, as compared to the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to higher contribution from Cineplex Media and Cineplex Digital Media, the impact of the higher CPP as well as lower operating costs compared to the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin, calculated as adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenues, was 13.9% in the current period, an increase of 2.9% from 11.0% in the prior year period.
ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW
For the first quarter of 2015, adjusted free cash flow per common share of Cineplex was $0.44 as compared to $0.29 in the prior year period. The declared dividends per common share of Cineplex were $0.38 in the first quarter of 2015 and $0.36 in the prior year period. During the twelve months ended March 31, 2015, Cineplex generated adjusted free cash flow per Share of $2.45, compared to $2.37 per Share in the year ended March 31, 2014. Cineplex declared dividends per Share of $1.50 and $1.43, respectively, in each year. The payout ratios for these periods were approximately 60.9% and 60.6%, respectively. Adjusted free cash flow per common share and the payout ratios for the 2014 period was positively impacted by Cineplex''s use of loss carryforwards acquired through Cineplex''s acquisition of AMC Ventures Inc. in 2012, resulting in Cineplex''s cash income taxes in 2014 being substantially reduced. Based on estimated 2014 taxable income, none of the acquired losses are available to be used to reduce taxable income in 2015.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow
EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow are not measures recognized by GAAP and do not have standardized meanings in accordance with such principles. Therefore, EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Management uses adjusted EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow to evaluate performance primarily because of the significant effect certain unusual or non-recurring charges and other items have on EBITDA from period to period.
EBITDA is calculated by adding back to net income, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense, and interest expense net of interest income. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adjusting EBITDA for losses (gains) on disposal of assets, the share of income (loss) of CDCP and depreciation, amortization, interest and taxes of Cineplex''s other joint ventures. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing adjusted EBITDA by total revenues.
Adjusted free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure generally used by Canadian corporations, as an indicator of financial performance and it should not be seen as a measure of liquidity or a substitute for comparable metrics prepared in accordance with GAAP.
For a detailed reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA and from cash used in operating activities to adjusted free cash flow, please refer to Cineplex''s management''s discussion and analysis filed on .
Per Patron Revenue Metrics
Cineplex reviews per patron metrics as they relate to box office revenue and concession revenue such as BPP, CPP, BPP excluding premium priced product, and concession margin per patron, as these are key measures used by investors to value and assess Cineplex''s performance, and are widely used in the theatre exhibition industry. Management of Cineplex defines these metrics as follows:
Attendance: Attendance is calculated as the total number of paying patrons that frequent Cineplex''s theatres during the period.
BPP: Calculated as total box office revenues divided by total paid attendance for the period.
BPP excluding premium priced product: Calculated as total box office revenues for the period, less box office revenues from 3D, UltraAVX, VIP and IMAX product; divided by total paid attendance for the period, less paid attendance for 3D, UltraAVX, VIP and IMAX product.
CPP: Calculated as total food service revenues divided by total paid attendance for the period.
Premium priced product: Defined as 3D, UltraAVX, IMAX and VIP film product.
Concession margin per patron: Calculated as total concession revenues less total concession cost, divided by attendance for the period.
Same Store Analysis
Cineplex reviews and reports same store metrics relating to box office revenues, concession revenues, rent expense and payroll expense, as these measures are widely used in the theatre exhibition industry as well as other retail industries. Same store metrics are calculated by removing the results for all theatres that have been opened, acquired, closed or otherwise disposed of subsequent to the start of the prior year comparative period. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the impact of the five locations that have been opened or acquired and the two locations that have been closed or otherwise disposed of have been excluded, resulting in 154 theatres being included in the same store metrics.
Cost of sales percentages
Cineplex reviews and reports cost of sales percentages for its two largest revenue sources, box office revenues and concession revenues as these measures are widely used in the theatre exhibition industry. These measures are reported as film cost percentage and concession cost percentage, respectively, and are calculated as follows:
Film cost percentage: Calculated as total film cost expense divided by total box office revenues for the period.
Concession cost percentage: Calculated as total food service costs divided by total food service revenues for the period.
Certain information included in this news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements with respect to Cineplex''s objectives, goals and strategies to achieve those objectives and goals, as well as statements with respect to Cineplex''s beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions. The words "may", "will", "could", "should", "would", "suspect", "outlook", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "forecast", "objective" and "continue" (or the negative thereof), and words and expressions of similar import, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including those described in Cineplex''s Annual Information Form ("AIF") and in this news release. Those risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, give rise to the possibility that predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved. Certain material factors or assumptions are applied in making forward-looking statements and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Cineplex cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, as a number of important factors, many of which are beyond Cineplex''s control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks generally encountered in the relevant industry, competition, customer, legal, taxation and accounting matters.
The foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When reviewing Cineplex''s forward-looking statements, readers should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Additional information about factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations and about material factors or assumptions applied in making forward-looking statements may be found in the "Risk Management" section of Cineplex''s management''s discussion and analysis.
Cineplex does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable Canadian securities law. Additionally, we undertake no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Cineplex or the Partnership, their financial or operating results or their securities. All forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date hereof and are qualified by these cautionary statements. Additional information, including Cineplex''s AIF, can be found on SEDAR at .
About Cineplex Inc.
Cineplex is one of Canada''s leading entertainment companies and operates one of the most modern and fully digitized motion picture theatre circuits in the world. A top-tier Canadian brand, Cineplex operates numerous businesses including theatrical exhibition, food services, gaming, alternative programming (Event Cinema), Cineplex Media, Cineplex Digital Solutions, Cineplex Digital Networks, and the online sale of home entertainment content through CineplexStore.com and on apps embedded in various electronic devices. Cineplex is also a joint venture partner in SCENE - Canada''s largest entertainment loyalty program.
Cineplex is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates 162 theatres with 1,652 screens from coast to coast, serving approximately 74 million guests annually through the following theatre brands: Cineplex Odeon, SilverCity, Galaxy Cinemas, Scotiabank Theatres, Cineplex Cinemas and Cineplex VIP Cinemas. Cineplex also owns and operates the UltraAVX, Poptopia, and Outtakes brands. Cineplex trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CGX. More information is available at Cineplex.com.
Further information can be found in the disclosure documents filed by Cineplex with the securities regulatory authorities, available at .
You are cordially invited to participate in a teleconference call with the management of Cineplex (TSX: CGX) to review our quarterly results. Ellis Jacob, President and Chief Executive Officer and Gord Nelson, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call. The teleconference call is scheduled for:
Friday, May 8, 2015
10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
In order to participate in the conference call, please dial 416-849-1847 or outside of Toronto dial 1-866-530-1554 at least five to ten minutes prior to 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Please quote the conference ID 2912996 to access the call.
Contacts:
Cineplex Inc.
Gord Nelson
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 323-6602
Cineplex Inc.
Pat Marshall
Vice President Communications and Investor Relations
(416) 323-6648
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