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UNITED STATES
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, DC 20549
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2025
 
 
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Delaware
 
001-35898
 
27-4749725
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
96 Morton Street, 9th Floor, New York, New York
 
10014
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number including area code: (212) 261-9000
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
         
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
 
LIND
 
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
         
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
 
None
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company   ☐
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ☐
 


 
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On May 6, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
 
This Item 2.02 and the press release attached hereto are being furnished by the Company pursuant to Item 2.02 “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.” In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information contained in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In addition, this information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.
 
 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)    Exhibits
 
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. 
 
 
 
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC.
(registrant)
   
May 6, 2025   
By:
/s/ Frederick Goldberg
   
Frederick Goldberg, Chief Financial Officer
 
 
EX-99.1 2 ex_803870.htm PRESS RELEASE ex_803870.htm

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

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Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. Reports 2025

First Quarter Financial Results

 

 

First Quarter 2025 Highlights:

 

 

 

 

Total revenue increased 17% to $179.7 million

       
 

 

Net loss available to stockholders improved $5.1 million to $0.04 million

       
 

 

Adjusted EBITDA increased 39% to $30.0 million

       
 

 

Lindblad segment net yield per available guest night increased 25% to $1,521

       
 

 

Occupancy increased to 89% from 76%

 

 

NEW YORK, May 6, 2025 – Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND; the “Company” or “Lindblad”), a global provider of expedition cruises and adventure travel experiences, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

 

Natalya Leahy, Chief Executive Officer, said “We delivered outstanding results in Q1, and I couldn’t be more proud of our team. With 89% occupancy and a historically high yield of $1,521 we’ve set a powerful tone for the year ahead.

 

As we navigate a complex macroeconomic environment, we remain cautiously optimistic that our guests will continue to prioritize meaningful experiences. Our focus stays firmly on the elements within our control: delivering exceptional adventure experiences, optimizing revenue, innovating around cost efficiency, and investing in long-term growth. With this continued consistent approach, I’m confident will delight our guests and our shareholders alike.”

 

FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

 

Tour Revenues

 

First quarter tour revenues of $179.7 million increased $26.1 million, or 17%, as compared to the same period in 2024. The increase was driven by a $12.8 million increase at the Lindblad segment and a $13.3 million increase at the Land Experiences segment.

 

Lindblad segment tour revenues of $131.1 million increased $12.8 million, or 11%, compared to the first quarter a year ago primarily due to a 25% increase in net yield per available guest night to $1,521 driven by higher pricing and an increase in occupancy to 89% from 76% in the first quarter a year ago.

 

Land Experiences tour revenues of $48.6 million increased $13.3 million, or 38%, compared to the first quarter a year ago primarily due to operating additional trips and higher pricing. The Land Experiences segment also includes a full quarter of results for Wineland-Thomson Adventures, which was acquired during the third quarter of 2024.

 



 

 

Net Income

 

Net loss available to stockholders for the first quarter was $0.04 million, $0.00 per diluted share, as compared with a net loss available to stockholders of $5.1 million, $0.10 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2024. The $5.1 million improvement primarily reflects the higher operating results, a $1.5 million tax benefit versus a $0.2 million tax expense and a $0.5 million gain on foreign currency versus a $0.2 million loss in the first quarter a year ago.

 

   Adjusted EBITDA

 

First quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $30.0 million increased $8.4 million as compared to the same period in 2024 driven by a $5.9 million increase at the Lindblad segment and $2.5 million at the Land Experiences segment.

 

Lindblad segment Adjusted EBITDA of $26.3 million increased $5.9 million as compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to increased tour revenues, partially offset by increased marketing spend to drive long-term growth initiatives and higher general and administrative costs.

 

Land Experiences segment Adjusted EBITDA of $3.7 million increased $2.5 million as compared to the same period in 2024, due to increased tour revenues and the addition of Wineland-Thomson Adventures, which was acquired during the third quarter of 2024, partially offset by increased operating and personnel costs and higher marketing spend to drive future growth.

 

 

   

For the three months ended
March 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2025

   

2024

   

Change

   

%

 

Tour revenues:

                               

Lindblad

  $ 131,108     $ 118,303     $ 12,805       11 %

Land Experiences

    48,613       35,311       13,302       38 %

Total tour revenues

  $ 179,721     $ 153,614     $ 26,107       17 %

Operating income:

                               

Lindblad

  $ 8,387     $ 7,783     $ 604       8 %

Land Experiences

    2,227       67       2,160       NM  

Operating income

  $ 10,614     $ 7,850     $ 2,764       35 %

Adjusted EBITDA:

                               

Lindblad

  $ 26,320     $ 20,472     $ 5,848       29 %

Land Experiences

    3,662       1,134       2,528       223 %

Total adjusted EBITDA

  $ 29,982     $ 21,606     $ 8,376       39 %


Balance Sheet and Liquidity

 

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $235.2 million as of March 31, 2025, as compared with $216.1 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase primarily reflects $48.4 million in cash from operations due primarily to increased bookings for future travel, which was partially offset by $29.0 million in cash used in the purchasing property and equipment and the addition of the National Geographic Delfina and the National Geographic Gemini.

 

As of March 31, 2025, the Company had a total debt position of $635.0 million and was in compliance with all of its applicable debt covenants.

 



 

 2025 OUTLOOK 

 

The Company’s current expectations for the full year 2025 are as follows

 

Tour revenues of $700 - $750 million

   

Adjusted EBITDA of $100 - $112 million

   

 

STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN

 

The Company currently has a $35.0 million stock repurchase plan in place. As of April 30, 2025, the Company had repurchased 875,218 shares and 6.0 million warrants under the plan for a total of $23.0 million and had $12.0 million remaining under the plan. As of April 30, 2025, there were 54.7 million shares common stock outstanding.

 

 

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

 

The Company uses a variety of operational and financial metrics, including non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Occupancy, Net Yields and Net Cruise Costs, to enable it to analyze its performance and financial condition. The Company utilizes these financial measures to manage its business on a day-to-day basis and believes that they are the most relevant measures of performance. Some of these measures are commonly used in the cruise and tourism industry to evaluate performance. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide expanded insight to assess revenue and cost performance, in addition to the standard GAAP-based financial measures. There are no specific rules or regulations for determining non-GAAP measures, and as such, they may not be comparable to measures used by other companies within the industry.

 

The presentation of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The definitions of non-GAAP financial measures along with a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information to GAAP are included in the supplemental financial schedules.

 

 

Conference Call Information

 

The Company has scheduled a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on May 6, 2025, to discuss the earnings of the Company. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-800-715-9871 (United States), 1-646-307-1963 (International).

 

The Access Code is 2974921. A replay of the call will be available at the Company's investor relations website, investors.expeditions.com.

 

 



 

About Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.

 

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND; the "Company") is a leader in global expedition travel, offering immersive, educational journeys that span all seven continents through its six pioneering brands. Driven by a passion for the planet and the belief that there is always more to be discovered, the Company leads travelers to the farthest reaches of the world with an expansive portfolio of ship- and land-based expeditions. In collaboration with National Geographic, Lindblad Expeditions operates and sells the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions co-brand, which offers ship-based voyages that allow guests to explore remote destinations alongside scientists and naturalists, and with state-of-the-art exploration tools. In addition to its renowned modern expedition cruises, the Company's award-winning land-based brands—Natural Habitat Adventures, Off the Beaten Path, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co., Classic Journeys, and Wineland-Thomson Adventures—provide extraordinary wildlife, cultural, and adventure-focused experiences. Together, these brands connect travelers with some of the planet's most inspiring natural and cultural landscapes, fostering a deep appreciation for the world.

 

To learn more about Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc., its growing portfolio of brands, and the Company's commitment to responsible exploration, visit investors.expeditions.com.

 

 



 

   Forward Looking Statements

 

Certain matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include the Company's financial projections and may also generally be identified as such because the context of such statements will include words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe the Company's financial guidance or future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those expected. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. There may be additional risks that we consider immaterial or which are unknown. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:(i) adverse general economic factors, including the impact of geopolitical, macroeconomic conditions, tariffs, changes in trade policies or capital markets volatility, that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence and negatively impact the ability or desire of people to travel; (ii) suspended operations, cancelling or rescheduling of voyages, the denial and/or unavailability of ports of call and other potential disruptions to our business and operations related to health pandemics, political or civil unrest, war, terrorism, or other similar events; (iii) increases in fuel prices, changes in fuels consumed and availability of fuel supply in the geographies in which we operate or in general;  (iv) the loss of key employees, our inability to recruit or retain qualified shoreside and shipboard employees and increased labor costs; (v) the impact of delays or cost overruns with respect to anticipated or unanticipated drydock, maintenance, modifications or other required construction related to any of our vessels; (vi) unscheduled disruptions in our business due to civil unrest, travel restrictions, weather events, mechanical failures, pandemics or other events; (vii) management of our growth and our ability to execute on our planned growth, including our ability to successfully integrate acquisitions; (viii) our ability to maintain our relationships with National Geographic and/or World Wildlife Fund; (ix) compliance with new and existing laws and regulations, including environmental regulations and travel advisories and restrictions; (x) our substantial indebtedness and our ability to remain in compliance with the financial and/or operating covenants in such arrangements; (xi) the impact of material litigation, enforcement actions, claims, fines or penalties on our business; (xii) the impact of severe or unusual weather conditions, including climate change, on our business; (xiii) adverse publicity regarding the travel and cruise industry in general; (xiv) loss of business due to competition; (xv) the inability to meet or achieve our sustainability related goals, aspirations, initiatives, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them; (xvi) the result of future financing efforts; and (xvii) those risks described in the Company's filings with the SEC. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements The forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More detailed information about factors that may affect the Company's performance may be found in its filings with the SEC, which are available at http://www.sec.gov or at http://www.expeditions.com in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website.  

 

 



 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

   

As of
March 31, 2025

   

As of
December 31, 2024

 
   

(unaudited)

         

ASSETS

               

Current Assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 188,854     $ 183,941  

Restricted cash

    46,370       32,202  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    60,608       62,290  

Total current assets

    295,832       278,433  
                 

Property and equipment, net

    531,540       518,390  

Goodwill

    59,198       59,031  

Intangibles, net

    15,281       15,923  

Other long-term assets

    6,978       5,128  

Total assets

  $ 908,829     $ 876,905  
                 

LIABILITIES

               

Current Liabilities:

               

Unearned passenger revenues

  $ 354,856     $ 318,666  

Accrued expenses

    53,479       58,054  

Accounts payable

    10,686       13,860  

Lease liabilities - current

    1,497       1,845  

Long-term debt - current

    19       29  

Total current liabilities

    420,537       392,454  
                 

Long-term debt, less current portion

    626,349       625,425  

Deferred tax liabilities

    2,134       3,537  

Other long-term liabilities

    917       1,024  

Total liabilities

    1,049,937       1,022,440  
                 

Commitments and contingencies

    -       -  

Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, 165,000 shares authorized; 62,000 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively

    79,359       78,155  

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

    31,756       29,424  
      111,115       107,579  
                 

STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

               

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 62,000 Series A shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively

    -       -  

Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 54,699,422 and 54,507,977 issued, 54,567,599 and 54,376,154 outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively

    6       6  

Additional paid-in capital

    113,193       109,473  

Accumulated deficit

    (365,716 )     (362,881 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    294       288  

Total stockholder’s deficit

    (252,223 )     (253,114 )

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ deficit

  $ 908,829     $ 876,905  

 

 



 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

   

For the three months ended
March 31,

 
   

2025

   

2024

 
                 

Tour revenues

  $ 179,721     $ 153,614  
                 

Operating expenses:

               

Cost of tours

    92,848       84,453  

General and administrative

    32,722       27,236  

Selling and marketing

    28,242       22,758  

Depreciation and amortization

    15,295       11,317  

Total operating expenses

    169,107       145,764  
                 

Operating income

    10,614       7,850  
                 

Other (expense) income:

               

Interest expense, net

    (11,630 )     (11,585 )

Gain (loss) on foreign currency

    542       (239 )

Other (expense) income

    (1 )     8  

Total other expense

    (11,089 )     (11,816 )
                 

Loss before income taxes

    (475 )     (3,966 )

Income tax (benefit) expense

    (1,486 )     244  
                 

Net income (loss)

    1,011       (4,210 )

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (150 )     (231 )

Net income (loss) attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.

    1,161       (3,979 )

Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock dividend

    1,204       1,136  
                 

Net loss available to stockholders

  $ (43 )   $ (5,115 )
                 

Weighted average shares outstanding

               

Basic

    54,623,008       53,372,171  

Diluted

    54,623,008       53,372,171  
                 

Undistributed loss per share available to stockholders:

               

Basic

  $ (0.00 )   $ (0.10 )

Diluted

  $ (0.00 )   $ (0.10 )

 



 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

   

For the three months ended
March 31,

 
   

2025

   

2024

 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

               

Net income (loss)

  $ 1,011     $ (4,210 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    15,295       11,317  

Amortization of deferred financing costs and other, net

    924       927  

Amortization of right-to-use lease assets

    440       417  

Stock-based compensation

    3,727       2,116  

Deferred income taxes

    (1,395 )     474  

(Gain) loss on foreign currency

    (542 )     239  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

               

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    2,796       (5,236 )

Unearned passenger revenues

    36,190       38,591  

Other long-term assets

    (875 )     52  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    (8,717 )     (331 )

Operating lease liabilities

    (455 )     (440 )

Net cash provided by operating activities

    48,399       43,916  
                 

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

               

Purchases of property and equipment

    (13,415 )     (6,468 )

Acquisition (net of cash acquired)

    (15,582 )     -  

Net cash used in investing activities

    (28,997 )     (6,468 )
                 

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

               

Repayments of long-term debt

    (10 )     (13 )

Payment of deferred financing costs

    -       (17 )

Repurchase under stock-based compensation plans and related tax impacts

    (317 )     (592 )

Net cash used in by financing activities

    (327 )     (622 )

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

    6       -  

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

    19,081       36,826  

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

    216,143       187,344  
                 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

  $ 235,224     $ 224,170  
                 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

               

Cash paid during the period:

               

Interest

  $ 12,261     $ 12,320  

Income taxes

    416       91  

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

               

Non-cash preferred stock deemed dividend

    1,204       1,136  

 



 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Supplemental Financial Schedules

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

 

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA Consolidated

 

Consolidated

 

For the three months ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2025

   

2024

 

Net income (loss)

  $ 1,011     $ (4,210 )

Interest expense, net

    11,630       11,585  

Income tax (benefit) expense

    (1,486 )     244  

Depreciation and amortization

    15,295       11,317  

Loss (gain) loss on foreign currency

    (542 )     239  

Stock-based compensation

    3,727       2,116  

Transaction-related costs

    346       323  

Other (income) expense

    1       (8 )

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 29,982     $ 21,606  

 

Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA

 

Lindblad Segment

 

For the three months ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2025

   

2024

 

Operating income

  $ 8,387     $ 7,783  

Depreciation and amortization

    14,060       10,482  

Stock-based compensation

    3,727       2,116  

Transaction-related costs

    146       91  

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 26,320     $ 20,472  

 

Land Experiences Segment

 

For the three months ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2025

   

2024

 

Operating income

  $ 2,227     $ 67  

Depreciation and amortization

    1,235       835  

Transaction-related costs

    200       232  

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 3,662     $ 1,134  

 



 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Supplemental Financial Schedules

(In thousands, except for Available Guest Nights,
Gross Yield, Net Yield and guest metrics)

(unaudited)

 

 

Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

For the three months ended
March 31,

 
   

2025

   

2024

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 48,399     $ 43,916  

Less: purchases of property and equipment

    (13,415 )     (6,468 )

Free Cash Flow

  $ 34,984     $ 37,448  

 

   

For the three months ended
March 31,

 
   

2025

   

2024

 

Available Guest Nights

    75,325       85,954  

Guest Nights Sold

    66,974       64,963  

Occupancy

    89 %     76 %

Maximum Guests

    9,604       9,714  

Number of Guests

    8,543       7,508  

Voyages

    121       122  

 

 

Calculation of Gross and Net Yield per Available Guest Night

 

For the three months ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2025

   

2024

 

Guest ticket revenues

  $ 112,649     $ 103,017  

Other tour revenue

    18,459       15,286  

Tour Revenues

    131,108       118,303  

Less: Commissions

    (5,621 )     (5,374 )

Less: Other tour expenses

    (10,889 )     (8,152 )

Net Yield

  $ 114,598     $ 104,777  

Available Guest Nights

    75,325       85,954  

Gross Yield per Available Guest Night

  $ 1,741     $ 1,376  

Net Yield per Available Guest Night

    1,521       1,219  

 

   

For the three months ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2025

   

2024

 

Operating income

  $ 8,387     $ 7,783  

Cost of tours

    64,823       62,379  

General and administrative

    21,131       18,769  

Selling and marketing

    22,707       18,890  

Depreciation and amortization

    14,060       10,482  

Less: Commissions

    (5,621 )     (5,374 )

Less: Other tour expenses

    (10,889 )     (8,152 )

Net Yield

  $ 114,598     $ 104,777  

 



 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Supplemental Financial Schedules

(In thousands, except for Available Guest Nights,
Gross and Net Cruise cost Per Available Guest Night and guest metrics)

(unaudited)

 

 

Calculation of Gross and Net Cruise Cost

 

For the three months ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2025

   

2024

 

Cost of tours

  $ 64,823     $ 62,379  

Plus: Selling and marketing

    22,707       18,890  

Plus: General and administrative

    21,131       18,769  

Gross Cruise Cost

    108,661       100,038  

Less: Commissions

    (5,621 )     (5,374 )

Less: Other tour expenses

    (10,889 )     (8,152 )

Net Cruise Cost

    92,151       86,512  

Less: Fuel Expense

    (7,309 )     (8,751 )

Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel

    84,842       77,761  

Non-GAAP Adjustments:

               

Stock-based compensation

    (3,727 )     (2,116 )

Transaction-related costs

    (146 )     (91 )

Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel

  $ 80,969     $ 75,554  

Adjusted Net Cruise Cost

  $ 88,278     $ 84,305  

Available Guest Nights

    75,325       85,954  

Gross Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night

  $ 1,443     $ 1,164  

Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night

    1,223       1,006  

Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night

    1,126       905  

Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night

    1,075       879  

Adjusted Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night

    1,172       981  

 

Reconciliation of 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance:

 

(In millions)

 

Full Year 2025

 

Income before income taxes

 

$

(21

)

   

to

   

$

(2

)

Depreciation and amortization

   

59

     

to

     

56

 

Interest expense, net

   

44

     

to

     

44

 

Stock-based compensation

   

15

     

to

     

14

 

Other

   

3

     

to

     

0

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

100

     

to

   

$

112

 

 

A reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA is not provided because the Company cannot estimate or predict with reasonable certainty certain discrete tax items, which could significantly impact that financial measure. 

 

 



 

   Operational and Financial Metrics

 

Adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss) excluding depreciation and amortization, net interest expense, other income (expense), income tax (expense) benefit, (gain) loss on foreign currency, (gain) loss on transfer of assets, reorganization costs, and other supplemental adjustments. Other supplemental adjustments include certain non-operating items such as stock-based compensation, executive severance costs, debt refinancing costs, acquisition-related expenses and other non-recurring charges. We believe Adjusted EBITDA, when considered along with other performance measures, is a useful measure as it reflects certain operating drivers of the business, such as sales growth, operating costs, selling and administrative expense, and other operating income and expense. We believe Adjusted EBITDA helps provide a more complete understanding of the underlying operating results and trends and an enhanced overall understanding of our financial performance and prospects for the future. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or a measure comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements, such as unearned passenger revenues, capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments, and tax payments. Our use of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other companies within the industry.

 

 

The following metrics apply to the Lindblad segment:

 

Adjusted Net Cruise Cost represents Net Cruise Cost adjusted for Non-GAAP other supplemental adjustments which include certain non-operating items such as stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expenses.

 

Available Guest Nights is a measurement of capacity available for sale and represents double occupancy per cabin (except single occupancy for a single capacity cabin) multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period. We also record the number of guest nights available on our limited land programs in this definition.

 

Gross Cruise Cost represents the sum of cost of tours plus selling and marketing expenses, and general and administrative expenses.

 

Gross Yield per Available Guest Night represents tour revenues divided by Available Guest Nights.

 

Guest Nights Sold represents the number of guests carried for the period multiplied by the number of nights sailed within the period.

 

Maximum Guests is a measure of capacity and represents the maximum number of guests in a period and is based on double occupancy per cabin (except single occupancy for a single capacity cabin).

 

Net Cruise Cost represents Gross Cruise Cost excluding commissions and certain other direct costs of guest ticket revenues and other tour revenues.

 

Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel represents Net Cruise Cost excluding fuel costs.

 

Net Yield represents tour revenues less commissions and direct costs of other tour revenues.

 

Net Yield per Available Guest Night represents Net Yield divided by Available Guest Nights.

 

Number of Guests represents the number of guests that travel with us in a period.

 

Occupancy is calculated by dividing Guest Nights Sold by Available Guest Nights.

 

Voyages represent the number of ship expeditions completed during the period.