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1H22 - Key messages
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1H22 statutory results improved significantly despite the ongoing pandemic. Net loss after tax was $36.8 million compared to $82.3 million in the prior period1
Group revenue and EBITDA2 excluding Specific Items2 were up $137.9 million and $61.6 million on the prior period respectively, and have exceeded proforma 1H203 pre-COVID levels
Main Event revenue and EBITDA excluding Specific Items increased US$98.4 million and US$52.0 million on the prior period, respectively
- Total and walk-in constant centre revenue performance exceeded 1H20 pre-COVID levels by 20.1% and 39.5%, respectively
- Chesterfield, MO opened in September 2021 and has performed above expectations
Whilst Theme Parks & Attractions revenue increased by $5.4 million, EBITDA loss excluding Specific Items of $12.2 million exceeded 1H21 by $8.6 million. Current period included $2.0 million of government subsidies and grants compared to $8.0 million4 net benefits received in the prior period. During 1H22:
- The new world class Steel Taipan rollercoaster was launched successfully in December 2021
- Attendances were 17.0% higher than prior period
- Annual Pass sales value5 up 40% on prior period due to 29% increase in volumes and yield improvements The Group's net debt as at 28 December 2021 was $119.4 million (29 June 2021: $81.6 million)
The prior period results have been restated for a change in accounting policy, to measure Theme Parks & Attractions' land, buildings and major rides & attractions at cost (previously fair value) as | |
disclosed in Note 9(a) to the Financial Statements | |
Refer defined terms | |
1H20 comprised 27 weeks of trading. Proforma 1H20 results exclude the impact of the extra week of trading to enable better comparison to the current period (26 weeks) | |
Comprises $12.4 million government subsidies and grants received, offset by $4.4 million incremental "top-up" payments to employees where earnings are less than JobKeeper subsidy. The Australian | |
Federal Government's JobKeeper wage subsidy ended on 28 March 2021 | |
Sales value of tickets represents the upfront value of tickets sold. For annual/multi day passes, this differs from revenue reported under accounting standards which is recognised on a straight-line basis | |
over the period that the passes provide access to the parks. | 2 |
Current vs prior corresponding period
Positive trading momentum continues despite ongoing impact of COVID-19
only | Reported | Restated2 | ||||||||
Key factors driving half year results: | ||||||||||
A$m | 1H22 | 1H21 | Variance | |||||||
| Revenue | increased $137.9 million (100.2%), driven by | ||||||||
Revenue | 275.5 | 137.6 | 100.2% | |||||||
US$98.4 million (109.1%) in Main Event and $5.4 million | ||||||||||
Business unit EBITDA1 | 47.7 | (1.7) | 2973.9% | (41.0%) in Theme Parks & Attractions. In Australian dollar | ||||||
Corporate | (4.1) | (3.2) | (27.0%) | terms, | Main Event revenue increased by 106.5% on prior | |||||
period, | reflecting the movement in foreign exchange rates | |||||||||
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EBITDA1 | 43.6 | (4.9) | 993.0% | | EBITDA | excluding Specific Items of $41.8 million in 1H22 | ||||
Depreciation and amortisation | (31.0) | (30.3) | (2.2%) | was up | $61.6 million, largely contributed by Main Event. | |||||
Amortisation of lease assets | (13.1) | (12.9) | (1.9%) | | Corporate costs increased $0.9 million mainly due to | |||||
higher insurance premiums in the current period | ||||||||||
EBIT1 | (0.5) | (48.1) | 98.9% | |||||||
Net | borrowing costs decreased by $1.6 million in the | |||||||||
Borrowing costs (net) | (16.1) | (17.7) | 9.3% | |||||||
current | period due to lower drawn USD debt and the | |||||||||
personalr | remission of $1.2 million interest payable to the ATO, | |||||||||
Lease liability interest expense | (18.8) | (17.5) | (7.5%) | |||||||
partially | offset by higher interest in respect of RedBird | |||||||||
Loss before tax | (35.4) | (83.3) | 57.5% | funding | and incremental borrowing costs related to the | |||||
QTC loan | ||||||||||
I | come tax benefit/(expense) | (1.4) | 1.0 | (237.9%) | ||||||
Current | period reported a tax expense of $1.4 million | |||||||||
Net loss after tax | (36.8) | (82.3) | 55.3% | |||||||
compared to a tax benefit of $1.0 million in the prior period | ||||||||||
due to | improved trading results, partly offset by a | |||||||||
EBITDA1 excluding Specific Items | 41.8 | (19.8) | 311.0% | reduction | in tax | losses and deductible temporary | ||||
differences not | recognised as deferred tax assets in the | |||||||||
EBIT1 excluding Specific Items | 10.8 | (50.1) | 121.5% | |||||||
current | period. | Refer slide 4 for further details | ||||||||
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2 | The prior period results have been restated for a change in accounting policy, to measure Theme Parks & Attractions' land, buildings and major rides & attractions at cost (previously fair value) as | |
disclosed in Note 9(a) to the Financial Statements | 3 | |
Specific Items impacting results
Consolidated | ||||
Reported Restated2 | ||||
A$m | 1H22 | 1H21 | ||
Segment EBITDA has been impacted by the following Specific Items: | ||||
Lease payments no longer recognised in EBITDA under | 25.1 | 24.5 | ||
AASB 16 Leases3 | ||||
Impairment losses on assets | - | (4.1) | ||
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Early termination of Main Event leases | ||||
Net loss on disposal of assets | - | (0.6) | ||
Restructuring and other non-recurring items | (0.8) | (4.4) | ||
Main Event LTI Plan valuation expense | (10.2) | - | ||
RedBird option valuation expense | (10.8) | - | ||
Dreamworld incident insurance recoveries, net of costs | 0.4 | 0.1 | ||
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Pre-opening expenses | ||||
Total | 1.8 | 14.9 | ||
The net loss after tax also impacted by the following Specific Items: | ||||
Lease asset amortisation and lease interest expense | (31.9) | (30.4) | ||
recognised under AASB 16 Leases3 | ||||
Tax losses for which DTA not recognised | (6.9) | (18.9) | ||
Tax deductible temporary differences for which DTA not | (0.1) | (0.4) | ||
recognised | ||||
Tax impact of Specific Items above | 6.3 | 3.2 | ||
Total | (32.6) | (46.5) | ||
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Specific Items1 impacting results:
- Specific Items impacting the current and prior period results which are useful in understanding the Group's performance are set out in the table adjacent
- The prior period was impacted by $4.1 million impairment of Main Event lease assets and $4.4 million restructuring and non-recurring items4
- The Group incurred a $10.2 million Main Event LTI Plan valuation expense, reflecting an increase in equity value associated with the improved performance of the business
- The result was also impacted by a $10.8 million non-cash RedBird option valuation expense which reflects the increased value of the option due to the improved performance of the Main Event business
- Pre-openingexpenses were $1.5 million higher than prior period, with more centre openings in FY22
- Tax expense includes $7.0 million relating to tax losses and deductible temporary differences not recognised as deferred tax assets in the period (1H21: $19.3 million)
- A breakdown of Specific Items by business unit is provided in Appendix 1
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