Regal Entertainment Group Reports Results for Fiscal Third Quarter 2010 and Declares Quarterly Dividend
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Symbol Price Change § RGC 13.89 0.00 § Press Release Source: Regal Entertainment Group On Thursday October 28, 2010, 4:00 pm EDT KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE:RGC - News), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announced fiscal third quarter 2010 results.
Total revenues for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010 were $696.4 million compared to total revenues of $673.5 million for the third quarter ended October 1, 2009. Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest in the third quarter of 2010, which included a $31.4 million after-tax gain on the sale of National CineMedia common stock and a $2.5 million after-tax loss on debt extinguishment, was $42.6 million compared to $(1.8) million in the third quarter of 2009. Diluted earnings (loss) per share was $0.28 for the third quarter of 2010 compared to $(0.01) for the third quarter of 2009. Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) was $0.07 for the third quarter of 2010 compared to $0.05 for the third quarter of 2009. Adjusted EBITDA(4) was $116.5 million for the third quarter of 2010 and $105.9 million for the third quarter of 2009. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are provided in the financial schedules accompanying this press release.
Regal’s Board of Directors also today declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per Class A and Class B common share, payable on December 17, 2010, to stockholders of record on December 8, 2010. The Company intends to pay a regular quarterly dividend for the foreseeable future at the discretion of the Board of Directors depending on available cash, anticipated cash needs, overall financial condition, loan agreement restrictions, future prospects for earnings and cash flows as well as other relevant factors.
“We are pleased to report that the incremental revenue and cash flow generated by premium format pictures contributed to both revenue growth and margin expansion during the third quarter,” stated Amy Miles, CEO of Regal Entertainment Group.
Forward-looking Statements:
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, may constitute forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed in the risk factors contained in the Company's 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2010. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by such factors.
Conference Call:
Regal Entertainment Group management will conduct a conference call to discuss third quarter 2010 results on October 28, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time). Interested parties can listen to the call live on the Internet through the investor relations section of the Company's Web site: www.REGmovies.com, or by dialing 877-407-0778 (Domestic) and 201-689-8565 (International). Please dial in to the call at least 5 - 10 minutes prior to the start of the call or go to the Web site at least 15 minutes prior to the call to download and install any necessary audio software. When prompted, ask for the Regal Entertainment Group conference call. A replay of the call will be available beginning approximately two hours following the call. Those interested in listening to the replay of the conference call should dial 877-660-6853 (Domestic) or 201-612-7415 (International) and enter account #286 and conference call ID #337879. In addition, this press release and other pertinent statistical and financial information are available in the investor relations section of the Company's Web site: www.REGmovies.com.
About Regal Entertainment Group:
Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE:RGC - News) is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the world. The Company's theatre circuit, comprising Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Theatres, operates 6,723 screens in 542 locations in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Regal operates theatres in 43 of the top 50 U.S. designated market areas. We believe that the size, reach and quality of the Company's theatre circuit not only provide its patrons with a convenient and enjoyable movie-going experience, but is also an exceptional platform to realize economies of scale in theatre operations.
Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at www.REGmovies.com.
Regal Entertainment Group Consolidated Statements of Income Information For the Fiscal Quarters and Three Quarters Ended 9/30/10 and 10/1/09 (in millions, except per share data) (unaudited) Quarter Ended Three Quarters Ended Sept. 30, 2010 Oct. 1, 2009 Sept. 30, 2010 Oct. 1, 2009
Revenues §
Admissions § $ 486.1 $ 463.4 $ 1,498.1 $ 1,464.6
Concessions § 183.0 182.6 560.6 576.9 Other operating revenues 27.3 27.5 88.2 86.8 Total revenues 696.4 673.5 2,146.9 2,128.3 Operating expenses Film rental and advertising costs 254.7 244.6 791.2 767.7 Cost of concessions 25.9 27.1 79.4 82.8 Rent expense 96.7 93.7 285.7 282.2 Other operating expenses 196.7 194.2 595.2 575.9 General and administrative expenses (including 16.5 17.1 49.6 47.8 share-based compensation of $1.9 and $1.7 for the quarters ended September 30, 2010 and October 1, 2009, respectively, and $5.5 and $4.3 for the three quarters ended September 30, 2010 and October 1, 2009, respectively) Depreciation and amortization 51.9 51.2 162.5 151.6 Net (gain) loss on disposal and impairment of operating assets (4.1 ) 7.2 11.6 23.1 Income from operations 58.1 38.4 171.7 197.2 Interest expense, net 38.3 40.3 110.0 114.5 Earnings recognized from NCM (8.7 ) (7.4 ) (28.7 ) (26.8 ) Gain on sale of NCM, Inc. common stock (52.0 ) ― (52.0 ) ― Loss on debt extinguishment 4.0 7.4 22.4 7.4 Other, net 8.5 1.0 15.5 2.0 Income (loss) before income taxes 68.0 (2.9 ) 104.5 100.1 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 25.4 (1.0 ) 40.8 40.3 Net income (loss) 42.6 (1.9 ) 63.7 59.8 Noncontrolling interest, net of tax ― 0.1 0.2 0.2 Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 42.6 $ (1.8 ) $ 63.9 $ 60.0 Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.28 $ (0.01 ) $ 0.41 $ 0.39 Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) $ 0.07 $ 0.05 $ 0.35 $ 0.51 Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding(2)
154.3 § 153.1 154.5 154.1 Adjusted weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding(3)
154.3 § 154.0 154.5 154.1 Consolidated Summary Balance Sheet Information (dollars in millions) (unaudited) As of As of Sept. 30, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 Cash and cash equivalents $ 414.0 $ 328.1 Total assets 2,670.3 2,637.7 Total debt 2,154.6 1,997.1 Total stockholders’ deficit of Regal Entertainment Group (266.0 ) (246.1 ) Operating Data (unaudited) Quarter Ended Three Quarters Ended Sept. 30, 2010 Oct. 1, 2009 Sept. 30, 2010 Oct. 1, 2009 Theatres at period end
542 § 548
542 § 548 Screens at period end 6,723 6,775
6,723 § 6,775 Average screens per theatre 12.4 12.4
12.4 § 12.4 Attendance (in thousands) 56,379 57,098
172,759 § 181,582 Average ticket price $ 8.62 $
8.12 § $ 8.67 $ 8.07 Average concessions per patron $ 3.25 $
3.20 § $ 3.24 $ 3.18 Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities (dollars in millions) (unaudited) Quarter Ended Three Quarters Ended Sept. 30, 2010 Oct. 1, 2009 Sept. 30, 2010 Oct. 1, 2009
EBITDA § $ 158.2 $ 88.7 $ 377.2 $ 366.4 Interest expense, net (38.3 ) (40.3 )
(110.0§ ) (114.5 ) (Provision for) benefit from income taxes (25.4 ) 1.0 (40.8 ) (40.3 ) Deferred income taxes (18.9 ) 2.6 (31.3 ) (1.7 ) Changes in operating assets and liabilities (50.4 ) (91.3 )
(97.9§ ) (45.0 ) Gain on sale of NCM, Inc. common stock (52.0 ) ―
(52.0§ ) ― Loss on debt extinguishment 4.0 7.4 22.4 7.4 Other items, net 10.7 15.1 46.9 47.7 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (12.1 ) $ (16.8 )
$§ 114.5 $ 220.0 Reconciliation of EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA (dollars in millions) (unaudited) Quarter Ended Three Quarters Ended Sept. 30, 2010 Oct. 1, 2009 Sept. 30, 2010 Oct. 1, 2009
EBITDA § $ 158.2 $ 88.7 $ 377.2 $ 366.4 Net (gain) loss on disposal and impairment of operating
assets § (4.1 ) 7.2 11.6 23.1 Share-based compensation expense 1.9 1.7 5.5 4.3 Gain on sale of NCM, Inc. common stock (52.0 ) ― (52.0 ) ― Loss on debt extinguishment 4.0 7.4 22.4 7.4 Noncontrolling interest, net of tax and other, net 8.5 0.9 15.3 1.8 Adjusted EBITDA(4) $ 116.5 $ 105.9 $ 380.0 $ 403.0 Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow (dollars in millions) (unaudited) Quarter Ended Three Quarters Ended Sept. 30, 2010 Oct. 1, 2009 Sept. 30, 2010 Oct. 1, 2009 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (12.1 ) $ (16.8 )
$§ 114.5 $ 220.0 Capital expenditures (15.6 ) (25.4 )
(69.8§ ) (86.3 ) Proceeds from asset sales 11.9 ― 32.3 0.4 Free cash flow(4) $ (15.8 ) $ (42.2 )
$§ 77.0 $ 134.1 Reconciliation to Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share and Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Controlling Interest (dollars in millions, except per share data) (unaudited) Quarter Ended Three Quarters Ended Sept. 30, 2010 Oct. 1, 2009 Sept. 30, 2010 Oct. 1, 2009 Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 42.6 $ (1.8 ) $ 63.9 $ 60.0 Loss on debt extinguishment, net of related tax effects 2.5 4.5 14.0 4.5 Net (gain) loss on disposal and impairment of operating assets, net of related tax effects (2.5 ) 4.4 7.0 14.0 Gain on sale of NCM, Inc. common stock, net of related tax effects (31.4 ) ― (31.4 ) ― Net income attributable to controlling interest, excluding loss on debt extinguishment, net of related tax effects and net (gain) loss on disposal, impairment of operating assets, net of related tax effects and gain on sale of NCM, Inc. common stock, net of related tax effects $ 11.2 $ 7.1 $ 53.5 $ 78.5 Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding(2)
154.3 § 153.1 154.5 154.1 Weighted average effect of dilutive securities
― § 0.9 ― ― Adjusted weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding(3)
154.3 § 154.0 154.5 154.1 Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) $ 0.07 $ 0.05 $ 0.35 $ 0.51 Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.28 $ (0.01 )
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