UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20192020

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from                   to

 

Commission file number 001-35898

 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

27-4749725

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

27-4749725

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

96 Morton Street, 9th Floor, New York, New York, 10014

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(212) 261-9000

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

 

Trading symbol(s)Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

 

LIND

 

The NASDAQ Stock ExchangeMarket LLC

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

☐ 

Smaller reporting company

 

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. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

☐ Yes ☒ No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

As of July 31, 2019, 49,627,7322020, 49,823,199 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, were issued and outstanding.

 


 

 

 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, ININC.

Quarterly Report On Form 10-Q

For The Quarter Ended June 30 2019, 2020

 

Table of Contents

 

 

 

Page(s)

 

 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  

ITEM 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2019 

1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited)

2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited)

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited)

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited)

5

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

7

ITEM 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

21

ITEM 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

34

ITEM 4.

Controls and Procedures

34

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)Legal Proceedings

1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2018 

1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)

2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)

5

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

6

ITEM 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

17

ITEM 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

27

ITEM 4.

Controls and Procedures

27

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

Legal Proceedings

2734

ITEM 1A.

Risk Factors

2734

ITEM 2.

Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

2835

ITEM 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

2835

ITEM 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

2835

ITEM 5.

Other Information

2835

ITEM 6.

Exhibits

2936

 

 

 

SIGNATURES 

2937

 

 

 

 

 


 

PART 1.I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

As of
June 30, 2019

  

As of
December 31, 2018

  

As of June 30, 2020

  

As of December 31, 2019

 

ASSETS

 

(unaudited)

      

(unaudited)

   

Current Assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

 $78,746  $113,396  $80,897  $101,579 

Restricted cash

  33,305   8,755  21,333  7,679 

Marine operating supplies

  5,086   5,165  6,759  6,299 

Inventories

  1,715   1,604  1,824  2,027 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  31,297   21,263   23,753   29,055 

Total current assets

  150,149   150,183  134,566  146,639 
         

Property and equipment, net

  316,709   285,979  495,370  357,790 

Goodwill

  22,105   22,105  22,105  22,105 

Intangibles, net

  7,185   7,975  5,607  6,396 
Deferred tax asset  1,319   -  639  218 

Right-to-use lease assets

  5,808   -  5,601  6,105 

Other long-term assets

  5,219   7,167   8,401   9,405 

Total assets

 $508,494  $473,409  $672,289  $548,658 
         

LIABILITIES

              

Current Liabilities:

             

Unearned passenger revenues

 $145,089  $123,489  $120,788  $138,825 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  31,200   33,944  43,443  38,231 

Lease liabilities - current

  947   -  1,394  1,335 

Long-term debt - current

  2,000   2,000   5,646   4,525 

Total current liabilities

  179,236   159,433  171,271  182,916 
         

Long-term debt, less current portion

  185,660   188,089  395,637  213,543 

Deferred tax liabilities

  -   2,787  136  4,491 

Lease liabilities

  5,046   -  4,567  5,029 

Other long-term liabilities

  1,259   554   6,730   3,317 

Total liabilities

  371,201   350,863   578,341   409,296 
         

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

                
         

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

  6,771   6,502   9,970   16,112 
         

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

              

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding

  -   -  -  - 

Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 45,801,025 and
45,814,925 issued, 45,662,953 and 45,442,728 outstanding as of June 30, 2019 and
December 31, 2018, respectively

  5   5 

Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 49,822,955 and 49,717,522 issued, 49,754,431 and 49,626,498 outstanding as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively

 5  5 

Additional paid-in capital

  41,617   41,539  47,394  46,271 

Retained earnings

  90,832   75,171  45,403  81,655 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  (1,932)  (671)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (8,824)  (4,681)

Total stockholders' equity

  130,522   116,044   83,978   123,250 

Total liabilities, stockholders' equity and redeemable noncontrolling interest

 $508,494  $473,409  $672,289  $548,658 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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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 June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 
  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 
                 

Tour revenues

 $(268) $76,658  $80,971  $166,311 
                 

Operating expenses:

                

Cost of tours

  12,721   37,520   54,913   76,537 

General and administrative

  9,798   16,268   27,025   32,350 

Selling and marketing

  3,406   12,567   16,285   26,569 

Depreciation and amortization

  8,553   6,182   15,243   12,370 

Total operating expenses

  34,478   72,537   113,466   147,826 
                 

Operating (loss) income

  (34,746)  4,121   (32,495)  18,485 
                 

Other (expense) income:

                

Interest expense, net

  (4,179)  (3,188)  (7,234)  (6,176)

(Loss) gain on foreign currency

  (3,879)  501   (7,322)  1,157 

Other expense

  (62)  (30)  (113)  (49)

Total other expense

  (8,120)  (2,717)  (14,669)  (5,068)
                 

(Loss) income before income taxes

  (42,866)  1,404   (47,164)  13,417 

Income tax (benefit) expense

  (2,943)  553   (4,770)  (2,513)
                 

Net (loss) income

  (39,923)  851   (42,394)  15,930 

Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest

  (265)  (137)  (801)  269 

Net (loss) income available to common stockholders

 $(39,658) $988  $(41,593) $15,661 
                 

Weighted average shares outstanding

                

Basic

  49,741,635   46,155,981   49,683,381   45,607,307 

Diluted

  49,741,635   49,485,004   49,683,381   48,281,002 
                 

Net (loss) income per share available to common stockholders

                

Basic

 $(0.80) $0.02  $(0.84) $0.34 

Diluted

 $(0.80) $0.02  $(0.84) $0.32 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 


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LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

  

For the three months ended
June 30,

  

For the six months ended
June 30,

 
  

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
                 

Tour revenues

 $76,658  $69,473  $166,311  $151,883 
                 

Operating expenses:

                

Cost of tours

  37,520   33,810   76,537   69,681 

General and administrative

  16,268   15,879   32,350   30,929 

Selling and marketing

  12,567   10,583   26,569   22,656 

Depreciation and amortization

  6,182   4,994   12,370   10,038 

Total operating expenses

  72,537   65,266   147,826   133,304 
                 

Operating income

  4,121   4,207   18,485   18,579 
                 

Other expense:

                

Interest expense, net

  (3,188)  (2,870)  (6,176)  (5,604)

Gain (loss) on foreign currency

  501   (1,141)  1,157   (1,592)

Other expense

  (30)  (128)  (49)  (120)

Total other expense

  (2,717)  (4,139)  (5,068)  (7,316)
                 

Income before income taxes

  1,404   68   13,417   11,263 

Income tax expense (benefit)

  553   227   (2,513)  503 
                 

Net income (loss)

  851   (159)  15,930   10,760 

Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest

  (137)  (293)  269   (172)
                 

Net income available to common stockholders

 $988  $134  $15,661  $10,932 
                 

Weighted average shares outstanding

                

Basic

  46,155,981   45,894,155   45,607,307   45,322,541 

Diluted

  49,485,004   46,442,611   48,281,002   45,594,980 
                 

Net income per share available to common stockholders

                

Basic

 $0.02  $-  $0.34  $0.24 

Diluted

 $0.02  $-  $0.32  $0.24 
  

For the three months ended June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 
  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 
                 

Net (loss) income

 $(39,923) $851  $(42,394) $15,930 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

                

Cash flow hedges:

                

Net unrealized gain (loss)

  3,930   377   (9,469)  (1,261)

Reclassification adjustment, net of tax

  5,326   -   5,326   - 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

  9,256   377   (4,143)  (1,261)

Total comprehensive (loss) income

  (30,667)  1,228   (46,537)  14,669 

Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributive to non-controlling interest

  (265)  (137)  (801)  269 

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common shareholders

 $(30,402) $1,365  $(45,736) $14,400 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


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LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

  

For the three months ended
June 30,

 

For the six months ended
June 30,

  

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
                 

Net income (loss)

 $851  $(159) $15,930  $10,760 

Other comprehensive income:

                

Cash flow hedges:

                

Net unrealized gain (loss)

  377   73   (1,261)  73 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

  377   73   (1,261)  73 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

  1,228   (86)  14,669   10,833 

Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributive to non-controlling interest

  (137)  (293)  269   (172)

Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders

 $1,365  $207  $14,400  $11,005 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Common Stock

  

Additional Paid-In

  

Retained

  

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

  

Total Stockholders'

  

Common Stock

  

Additional Paid-In

  

Retained

  

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

  

Total Stockholders'

 
 

Shares

  

Amount

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Loss

  

Equity

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Loss

  

Equity

 

Balance as of January 1, 2019

  45,814,925  $5  $41,539  $75,171  $(671) $116,044 

Balance as of March 31, 2020

 49,758,787  $5  $46,908  $78,820  $(18,080) $107,653 

Stock-based compensation

 -  -  703  -  -  703 

Issuance of stock for equity compensation plans, net

 64,168  -  (217) -  -  (217)

Repurchase of shares and warrants

 -  -  -  -  -  - 

Other comprehensive income, net

 -  -  -  -  9,256  9,256 

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

 -  -  -  6,241  -  6,241 

Net loss available to common stockholders

  -   -   -   (39,658)  -   (39,658)

Balance as of June 30, 2020

  49,822,955  $5  $47,394  $45,403  $(8,824) $83,978 
             
 Common Stock Additional Paid-In Retained Accumulated Other Comprehensive Total Stockholders' 
 Shares Amount Capital Earnings Loss Equity 
Balance as of January 1, 2020 49,717,522 $5 $46,271 $81,655 $(4,681) $123,250 

Stock-based compensation

  -   -   753   -   -   753  - - 1,601 - - 1,601 

Issuance of stock for equity compensation plans, net

  (44,315)  -   (1,167)  -   -   (1,167) 113,950 - (351) - - (351)

Repurchase of shares and warrants

  (1,895)  -   (23)  -   -   (23) (8,517) - (127) - - (127)

Other comprehensive loss, net

  -   -   -   -   (1,638)  (1,638) - - - - (4,143) (4,143)

Net income available to common stockholders

  -   -   -   14,673   -   14,673 

Balance as of March 31, 2019

  45,768,715  $5  $41,102  $89,844  $(2,309) $128,642 

Stock-based compensation

  -   -   1,001   -   -   1,001 

Issuance of stock for equity compensation plans, net

  32,310   -   (486)  -   -   (486)

Other comprehensive income, net

  -   -   -   -   377   377 

Net income available to common stockholders

  -   -   -   988   -   988 

Balance as of June 30, 2019

  45,801,025  $5  $41,617  $90,832  $(1,932) $130,522 
Redeemable noncontrolling interest - - - 5,341 - 5,341 
Net loss available to common stockholders  -  -  -  (41,593)  -  (41,593)
Balance as of June 30, 2020  49,822,955 $5 $47,394 $45,403 $(8,824) $83,978 

 

  

Common Stock

  

Additional Paid-In

  

Retained

  

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

  

Total Stockholders'

 
  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Loss

  

Equity

 

Balance as of January 1, 2018

  45,427,030  $5  $42,498  $63,819   -  $106,322 

Stock-based compensation

  -   -   866   -   -   866 

Issuance of stock for equity
compensation plans, net

  349,643   -   (4,179)  -   -   (4,179)

Repurchase of shares and warrants

  (9,030)  -   (854)  -   -   (854)

Net income available to common stockholders

  -   -   -   10,798   -   10,798 

Balance as of March 31, 2018

  45,767,643  $5  $38,331  $74,617  $-  $112,953 

Stock-based compensation

  -   -   1,119   -   -   1,119 

Issuance of stock for equity
compensation plans, net

  8,005   -   (278)  -   -   (278)

Repurchase of shares and warrants

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Other comprehensive income, net

  -   -   -   -   73   73 

Net income available to common stockholders

  -   -   -   134   -   134 

Balance as of June 30, 2018

  45,775,648  $5  $39,172  $74,751  $73  $114,001 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (continued)

(In thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

  

Common Stock

  

Additional Paid-In

  

Retained

  

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

  

Total Stockholders'

 
  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Loss

  

Equity

 

Balance as of March 31, 2019

  45,768,715  $5  $41,102  $89,844   (2,309) $128,642 

Stock-based compensation

  -   -   1,001   -   -   1,001 

Issuance of stock for equity compensation plans, net

  32,310   -   (486)  -   -   (486)

Repurchase of shares and warrants

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Other comprehensive income, net

  -   -   -   -   377   377 

Net income available to common stockholders

  -   -   -   988   -   988 

Balance as of June 30, 2019

  45,801,025  $5  $41,617  $90,832  $(1,932) $130,522 
                         
  Common Stock  Additional Paid-In  Retained  Accumulated Other Comprehensive  Total Stockholders' 
  Shares  Amount  Capital  Earnings  Loss  Equity 
Balance as of January 1, 2019  45,814,925  $5  $41,539  $75,171   (671) $116,044 
Stock-based compensation  -   -   1,754   -   -   1,754 
Issuance of stock for equity compensation plans, net  (12,005)  -   (1,653)  -   -   (1,653)
Repurchase of shares and warrants  (1,895)  -   (23)  -   -   (23)
Other comprehensive loss, net  -   -   -   -   (1,261)  (1,261)
Net income available to common stockholders  -   -   -   15,661   -   15,661 
Balance as of June 30, 2019  45,801,025  $5  $41,617  $90,832  $(1,932) $130,522 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

  

 


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LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

For the six months ended
June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 
 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

              

Net income

 $15,930  $10,760 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

        

Net (loss) income

 $(42,394) $15,930 

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

     

Depreciation and amortization

  12,370   10,038  15,243  12,370 

Amortization of National Geographic fee

  1,454   1,454  727  1,454 

Amortization of deferred financing costs and other, net

  911   1,045  972  911 

Amortization of right-to-use lease assets

 101  185 

Stock-based compensation

  1,754   1,985  1,601  1,754 

Deferred income taxes

  (4,106)  152  (4,817) (4,106)

(Gain) loss on foreign currency

  (1,157)  1,592 

Write-off of unamortized issuance costs related to debt refinancing

  -   359 

Loss on write-off of assets

  -   129 

Loss (gain) on foreign currency

 7,322  (1,157)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

             

Marine operating supplies and inventories

  (32)  (39) (257) (32)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  (10,033)  (7,048) 5,342  (10,033)

Right-to-use lease assets

  (5,808)  - 

Lease liabilities

  5,993   - 

Unearned passenger revenues

  21,600   9,915  (18,037) 21,600 

Other long-term assets

  (767)  (1,120) 277  (767)

Other long-term liabilities

  706   15  (730) 706 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  (1,587)  (4,457)  (2,112)  (1,587)

Net cash provided by operating activities

  37,228   24,780 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

  (36,762)  37,228 
         

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

              

Purchases of property and equipment

  (42,311)  (31,502)  (152,031)  (42,311)

Net cash used in investing activities

  (42,311)  (31,502)  (152,031)  (42,311)
         

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

              

Proceeds from long-term debt

  -   200,000  183,339  - 

Repayments of long-term debt

  (1,000)  (170,625) (1,000) (1,000)

Payment of deferred financing costs

  (2,340)  (6,486) (96) (2,340)

Repurchase under stock-based compensation plans and related tax impacts

  (1,653)  (4,457) (351) (1,653)

Repurchase of warrants and common stock

  (23)  (854)  (127)  (23)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

  (5,016)  17,578 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

  -   8 

Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

  (10,099)  10,864 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

  181,765   (5,016)

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 (7,028) (10,099)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

  122,150   103,500   109,258   122,150 
         

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

 $112,051  $114,364  $102,230  $112,051 
         

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

             

Cash paid during the period:

             

Interest

 $6,999  $6,534  $7,971  $6,999 
Income taxes $564  $776  $60 $564 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

             

Additional paid-in capital exercise proceeds of option shares

 $225  $1,682  $- $225 

Additional paid-in capital exchange proceeds used for option shares

 $(225) $(1,682) $- $(225)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

  


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Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 1 – BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Business

 

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company” or “Lindblad”) mission is offering life-changing adventures around the world and pioneering innovative ways to allow its guests to connect with exotic and remote places. The Company currently operates a fleet of eightnine owned expedition ships and five seasonal charter vessels under the Lindblad brand and operates eco-conscious expeditions and nature-focused, small-group tours under the Natural Habitat, Inc. (“Natural Habitat”) brand.

 

The Company operates the following reportable business segments:

 

Lindblad – Offers primarily ship-based expeditions aboard customized, nimble and intimately-scaled vessels that are able to venture where larger cruise ships cannot, thusthereby allowing Lindblad to offer up-close experiences in the planet’s wild and remote places and capitals of culture. Many of these expeditions involve travel to remote places with limited infrastructure and ports (such as Antarctica and the Arctic) or places that are best accessed by a ship (such as the Galápagos, Alaska, Baja’s Sea of Cortez, Costa Rica and Panama), and foster active engagement by guests. Each expedition ship is designed to be comfortable and inviting, while being fully equipped with state-of-the-art tools for in-depth exploration. The Company has an alliance with National Geographic Partners (“National Geographic”), which provides for lecturers and National Geographic experts, including photographers, writers, marine biologists, naturalists, field researchers and film crews, to join many of the Company’s expeditions.

 

Natural Habitat – Offers over 100 different expedition itineraries of primarily land-based adventure travelnature adventures in more than 45 countries spanning all seven continents. The expeditions around the globe, as well as select itinerariesfocus on small chartered vessels for partsgroups led by award-winning naturalists to achieve close-up wildlife and nature experiences. Examples of the year, with unique itineraries designed to offer intimate encounters with nature and our planet's wild destinations. Natural Habitat creates opportunities for adventure and discovery that transform lives with expeditions thatoffered include safaris in Botswana, grizzly bear adventures in Alaska, polar bear tours in Churchill, Canada Alaskan grizzly bear adventures,and small-group Galápagos tourstours. Many of the expeditions feature access to private wildlife reserves, remote corners of national parks and African safaris.distinctive lodges and camps for the best wildlife viewing. Natural Habitat has partnered with World Wildlife Fund (“WWF”) to offer conservation travel, which is sustainable travel that contributes to the protection of nature and wildlife.

 

The Company’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “LIND”.

 

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) regarding unaudited interim financial information and include the accounts and transactions of the Company. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial statements for the periods presented. Operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full year due to seasonality and other factors. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim reporting. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2018 2019 contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 26, 2020 (the 2019 (the “2018 Annual Report”).

 

The presentation of certain prior year items in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Companycash flows have been reclassified to conform to the 20192020 presentation. The reclassificationsreclassification had no effect on previously reported results of operations or retained earnings.net cash provided by operating activities.

 

There have been no significant changes to the Company’s accounting policies from those disclosed in the 20182019 Annual Report other than those noted below.Report.

COVID-19 Business Update

Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the effects of travel restrictions around the world, the Company has suspended or rescheduled the majority of its expeditions departing March 16, 2020 through September 30, 2020 and has been working with guests to reschedule travel plans and refund payments, as applicable. The Company’s ships are currently being maintained with minimally required crew on-board to ensure they comply with all necessary regulations and can be fully put back into service quickly as needed. In accordance with local regulations, the Company closed its offices and most employees are working remotely to maintain general business operations, to provide assistance to existing and potential guests and to maintain information technology systems. 

 


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The Company moved quickly to implement a comprehensive plan to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and preserve and enhance its liquidity position. The Company is employing a variety of cost reduction and cash preservation measures, while accessing available capital under its existing debt facilities and exploring additional sources of capital and liquidity. These measures include the following operating expense and capital expenditure reductions:

Significantly reduced ship and land-based expedition costs including crew payroll, land costs, fuel and food. All ships have been safely laid up. 

Lowered expected annual maintenance capital expenditures by over $10 million, savings of more than 50% from originally planned levels. 

Meaningfully reduced general and administrative expenses through staff furloughs, payroll reductions and the elimination of all non-essential travel, office expenses and discretionary spending.

Suspended the majority of planned advertising and marketing spend. 

Deferred payment of the majority of bonuses earned for 2019 performance, as well as cash compensation for the Board of Directors.

Suspended all repurchases of common stock under the stock repurchase plan.

Bookings Trends

 

The Company accountswas off to a strong start to the year with Lindblad segment bookings at the end of February up 25% for the full year 2020 as compared to the same point a year ago for 2019, and had sold 86% of its various operating leases in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842-Leases, as updated by Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02. Atoriginally projected guest ticket revenues for the inception of a lease,year. Since that point, the Company recognizes right-of-use lease assetshas experienced a substantial impact from the COVID-19 virus including elevated cancellations and related lease liabilities measuredsoftness in near-term demand. As of July 28, 2020, Lindblad segment bookings for travel in 2020 are now 62% below the same point a year ago for 2019 due primarily to the cancelled and rescheduled voyages, as the present value of future lease payments on its balance sheet. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the termwell as cancellations for travel later this year. The Company has substantial advanced bookings for travel in 2021, including 6% more bookings as compared with bookings for 2020 as of the lease.same date a year ago and 35% higher bookings as of the same date in 2018 for 2019. The Company reviewed its contracts with vendors continues to see new bookings for future travel including over $30.0 million since March 1, 2020, and customers, determiningit is receiving deposits and final payments for future travel.

For 2020 voyages that its right-to-use lease assets consisted primarily of office space operating leases. In determining the right-to-use lease assets and related lease liabilities,have been cancelled or rescheduled, the Company did not recognize any lease extension options and electedis providing future travel credits with incremental value or full refunds, as applicable, to exclude leases with terms of 12-months or less. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recognized $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively, in operating lease expense. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively, in operating lease expense.its fully paid guests. As of June 30, 2019, July 28, 2020, the Company’s remaining weighted average operating lease terms were approximately 69 months. A reconciliationmajority of operating lease payments undiscounted cash flows to lease liabilities recognized as of June 30, 2019 is as follows:guests have opted for future travel credits.

(In thousands)

 

Operating Lease Payments

 
  

(unaudited)

 

2019 (six months)

 $581 

2020

  1,190 

2021

  1,222 

2022

  1,283 

2023

  1,165 

Thereafter

  1,603 

Present value discount (6% weighted average)

  (1,051

)

Total lease liability

 $5,993 

 

Accounting Pronouncements Recently AdoptedBalance Sheet and Liquidity

 

As of June 30, 2020, the Company had $80.9 million in unrestricted cash and $21.3 million in restricted cash primarily related to deposits on future travel originating from U.S. ports. During the first quarter of 2020 the Company drew down $45.0 million under its revolving credit facility as a precautionary measure for working capital and general corporate purposes given the uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic and borrowed $107.7 million under its first export credit agreement in conjunction with final payment on delivery of the National Geographic Endurance in March 2020. During April 2020, the Company drew down $30.6 million under its second export credit agreement in conjunction with its third installment payment on the National Geographic Resolution, scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2021.

During May 2020, the Company amended its $2.5 million promissory note, changing the maturity date of the principal payments to be due in three equal installments, with the first payment due on December 22, 2020, the second due on December 22, 2021 and the final payment due on December 22, 2022.

The Company has also amended both its export credit agreements and term loan and revolving credit facilities.  During June 2020, the Company amended its export credit agreements to defer approximately $9.0 million in aggregate scheduled amortization payments from June 2020 through March 2021 and to suspend the total net leverage ratio covenant from June 2020 through June 2021.  On August 7, 2020, the Company amended its term loan and revolving credit facilities to waive the application of the total net leverage ratio covenant through June 2021. In February 2016,connection with the Financialamendment, the interest rate of the term loan has been increased by 125bps, to be paid-in-kind at maturity, a LIBOR floor of 75bps has been added to each facility and certain covenants have been amended to be more restrictive.

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 As of June 30, 2020, the Company had a total debt position of $412.3 million and was in compliance with all of its debt covenants currently in effect. The Company has no material debt maturities until 2023.

The Company estimates its monthly cash usage while its vessels are not in operations to be approximately $10-15 million including ship and office operating expenses, necessary capital expenditures and interest and principal payments. This excludes guest payments for future travel and cash refunds requested on previously made guest payments.

The Company is currently evaluating several additional strategies to enhance its liquidity position. These strategies may include, but are not limited to, pursuing additional financing from both the public and private markets through the issuance of equity and/or debt. The timing and structure of any transaction, if completed, will depend on market conditions.

In April 2020, the Company received a U.S. Small Business Administration Loan related to the COVID-19 crisis in the amount of $6.6 million. The Company subsequently returned the funds received from this loan and, as a result, has made additional adjustments to its cost structure.

The Company has not previously experienced a complete cessation of its operations and, as a consequence, its ability to predict the impact of such cessation on its costs and future prospects is limited. Given the dynamic nature of this situation, the Company cannot reasonably estimate the impacts of the COVID-19 virus on its financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, plans and growth for the foreseeable future. It is unknown when travel restrictions and various border closures will be lifted and what the demand for expedition travel will be once these restrictions are no longer in place. The estimates for monthly cash usage reflect the Company’s current forecast for operating costs, capital expenditures and expected debt and interest payments. Based on current liquidity, the actions taken to date and its current forecast, which assumes reduced operations during 2020 with a ramp up in operations throughout 2021, the Company believes that its liquidity should be adequate to meet its obligations for the next 12 months from August 10, 2020, the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. 

Return to Operations

The Company already has a robust set of operating protocols and, in preparation for the resumption of operations, has been proactively working in close cooperation with various medical policy experts and public health authorities to further augment its procedures and protocols for health and safety onboard its vessels to mitigate the potential impacts of the COVID-19 virus. These protocols encompass, but are not limited to, medical care, screening, testing, social distancing, personal protective equipment, and sanitization during all aspects of the expedition.

While it is uncertain when the Company will return to operations, it believes there are a variety of strategic advantages that should enable it to deploy its ships safely and quickly once travel restrictions have been lifted. The most notable is the size of its owned and operated vessels which range from 48 to 148 passengers, allowing for a highly controlled environment that includes stringent cleaning protocols. The small nature of the Company’s ships should also allow it to efficiently and effectively test its guests and crew prior to boarding. On average, the Company estimates it will only take a few thousand tests a month to ensure all guests and crew across its entire fleet have been tested. Additionally, the majority of its expeditions take place in remote locations where human interactions are limited, so there is less opportunity for external influence. The Company also has the ability to be flexible with regards to existing itineraries and is actively investigating additional itinerary opportunities both internationally and domestically. Lastly, the Company’s guests are explorers by nature, eager to travel and have historically been very resilient following periods of uncertainty. 

Valuation of Goodwill

The effects of COVID-19 on the Company’s expected future operating cash flows was an indicator of potential impairment, so the Company performed a discounted cash flow analysis of its reporting unit to estimate its fair value compared to the reporting unit’s carrying value as of June 30, 2020. Based on this analysis, it was determined that there was no impairment of goodwill.

Valuation of Long-lived Assets

The effects of COVID-19 on the Company’s expected future operating cash flows was a potential indicator that the carrying value of the Company's long-lived assets may not be recoverable. The Company performed an undiscounted cash flow analysis of its long-lived assets for potential impairment as of June 30, 2020, and based on the analysis, it was determined that there was no impairment to the Company's long-lived assets.

Recent Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)Pronouncements

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 842)740)–Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The amendments of this ASU are intended to simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and in July 2018 issuedsimplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. This ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements. The guidance requires the recognition of lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases previously classified as operating. This guidance was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by disclosing key information about leasing arrangements and requiring the recognition of current and non-current right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. Most prominent among the changes in the standard is the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2019, as required, electing to apply retrospectively at the period of adoption with practical expedients. The adoption of this guidance had a material impact on the Company’s balance sheet by virtue of including the present value of its future operating lease payments as a liability of $6.2 million and related right-to-use lease assets as of January 1, 2019.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. This amendment is intended to improve the effectiveness of fair value measurement disclosures by adding and modifying a few disclosure requirements, as well as eliminating several disclosures. ASU 2018-13 is effective forinterim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018.2020, and early adoption is permitted. The Company adoptedwill adopt this guidance on January 1, 2019,ASU as required and does not expect it did notto have a material impact onto the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15 Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract. The amendments in this ASU align the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). ASU 2018-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption was permitted. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2019, and it did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.

  


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In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-4, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) –Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The guidance of this ASU is designed to provide relief from the accounting analysis and impacts that may otherwise be required for modifications to agreements (e.g., loans, debt securities, derivatives, borrowings) necessitated by reference rate reform. It also provides optional expedients to enable companies to continue to apply hedge accounting to certain hedging relationships impacted by reference rate reform. Application of the guidance is optional, is only available in certain situations, and is only available for companies to apply until December 31, 2022. The Company is currently reviewing its agreements impacted by the reference rate reform and does not expect this ASU to have a material impact to the Company’s financial statements.

 

 

NOTE 2 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Earnings per Common Share

 

Earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the dilutive incremental common shares associated with restricted stock awards, shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and previously outstanding warrants, using the treasury stock method. 

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 2020 and 2018,2019, the Company calculated earnings per share as follows:
 

 

For the three months ended June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 
 

For the three months ended
June 30,

  

For the six months ended
June 30,

  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

  (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) 
 

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

 

Net income available to common stockholders

 $988  $134  $15,661  $10,932 

Net (loss) income available to common stockholders

 $(39,658) $988  $(41,593) $15,661 
                 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

                         

Total weighted average shares outstanding, basic

  46,155,981   45,894,155   45,607,307   45,322,541  49,741,635  46,155,981  49,683,381  45,607,307 

Dilutive potential common shares

  3,329,023   548,456   2,673,695   272,439  -  237,813  -  251,131 

Dilutive potential options

 -  70,164  -  55,183 

Dilutive potential warrants

  -   3,021,046   -   2,367,381 

Total weighted average shares outstanding, diluted

  49,485,004   46,442,611   48,281,002   45,594,980   49,741,635   49,485,004   49,683,381   48,281,002 
                 

Net income per share available to common stockholders

                

Net (loss) income per share available to common stockholders

         

Basic

 $0.02  $-  $0.34  $0.24  $(0.80) $0.02  $(0.84) $0.34 

Diluted

 $0.02  $-  $0.32  $0.24  $(0.80) $0.02  $(0.84) $0.32 

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company incurred a net loss from operations, therefore 0.3 million restricted shares and 0.2 million options were excluded from dilutive potential common shares for the periods as they are anti-dilutive, and basic and diluted net loss per share are the same for the periods. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, 0.1 million restricted shares are excluded from dilutive potential common shares as they were anti-dilutive. For the three months ended June 30, 2018, 0.2 million restricted shares and 0.2 million options are excluded from dilutive potential common shares as they were anti-dilutive. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, 0.2 million restricted shares, 0.2 million options and 10.1 million warrants are excluded from dilutive potential common shares as they were anti-dilutive.

 

On July 17, 2019, the Company completed a consent solicitation and exchange offer relating to the Company’s outstanding warrants (see Note 13NOTE 3Subsequent Event for more information). 

NOTE 3 – REVENUES

 

Customer Deposits and Contract Liabilities

 

The Company’s guests remit deposits in advance of tour embarkation. Guest deposits consist of guest ticket revenues as well as revenues from the sale of pre- and post-expedition excursions, hotel accommodations, land-based expeditions and air transportation to and from the ships. Guest deposits represent unearned revenues and are reported as unearned passenger revenues in the condensed consolidated balance sheets when received and are subsequently recognized as tour revenue over the duration of the expedition. Accounting Standards Codification, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)606) defines a “contract liability” as an entity’s obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the entity has received consideration from the customer. The Company does not consider guest deposits to be a contract liability until the guest no longer has the right, resulting from the passage of time, to cancel their reservation and receive a full refund.

The change in contract liabilities within unearned passenger revenues presented in the Company'sour condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

 

  

Contract Liabilities

 

(In thousands)

 

(unaudited)

 

Balance as of January 1, 2019

 $70,903 

Recognized in tour revenues during the period

  (70,903)

Additional contract liabilities in period

  82,416 

Balance as of June 30, 2019

 $82,416 
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Contract Liabilities

 

(In thousands)

 

(unaudited)

 

Balance as of January 1, 2020

 $72,051 

Recognized in tour revenues during the period

  (68,182)

Additional contract liabilities in period

  66,706 

Balance as of June 30, 2020

 $70,575 

 

The following table disaggregates totalour tour revenues by revenue type:the sales channel it was derived from:

 

 

For the three months ended
June 30,

  

For the six months ended
June 30,

  

For the three months ended June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 
 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

(In thousands)

 

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

 

Guest ticket revenues

 $69,737  $63,415  $150,070  $137,745 
Guest ticket revenue: (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) 

Direct

 0% 43% 42% 42%

National Geographic

 0% 17% 18% 19%

Agencies

 0% 24% 24% 24%

Affinity

  0%  7%  5%  6%

Guest ticket revenue

 0% 91% 89% 91%

Other tour revenue

  6,921   6,058   16,241   14,138   0%  9%  11%  9%

Tour revenues

 $76,658  $69,473  $166,311  $151,883   0%  100%  100%  100%

 


NOTE 4 – FINANCIAL STATEMENT DETAILS

 

The following is a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the statement of cash flows:

 

 

For the six months ended June 30,

 
 

For the six months ended
June 30,

  

2020

  

2019

 

(In thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

  

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 
 

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $78,746  $91,561  $80,897  $78,746 

Restricted cash

  33,305   22,803   21,333   33,305 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as presented in the statement of cash flows

 $112,051  $114,364  $102,230  $112,051 

 

Restricted cash consistsconsist of the following:

 

 

As of
June 30, 2019

  

As of
December 31, 2018

  

As of June 30, 2020

  

As of December 31, 2019

 

(In thousands)

 

(unaudited)

      

(unaudited)

   

Federal Maritime Commission escrow

 $32,000  $5,823  $19,692  $6,104 

Certificates of deposit and other restricted securities

  1,305   1,402   1,321   1,575 

Credit card processor reserves

  -   1,530   320  - 

Total restricted cash

 $33,305  $8,755  $21,333  $7,679 

 

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PrepaidThe Company’s prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following:

 

 

As of June 30, 2020

  

As of December 31, 2019

 

(In thousands)

 

As of
June 30, 2019

  

As of
December 31, 2018

  

(unaudited)

   
 

(unaudited)

     

Prepaid tour expenses

 $18,860  $10,617  $14,973  $15,630 

Prepaid corporate insurance

  2,688   1,158 

Prepaid client insurance

  2,663   2,436  2,396  3,064 

Prepaid air expense

  2,585   2,973  3,069  4,415 

Prepaid marketing, commissions and other expenses

 2,175  4,026 

Prepaid corporate insurance

 712  1,376 

Prepaid port agent fees

  2,377   1,433  288  491 

Prepaid marketing, commissions and other expenses

  2,001   2,622 

Prepaid income taxes

  123   24   140   53 

Total prepaid expenses

 $31,297  $21,263  $23,753  $29,055 

 

AccountsThe Company’s accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:

 

 

As of June 30, 2020

  

As of December 31, 2019

 

(In thousands)

 

As of
June 30, 2019

  

As of
December 31, 2018

  

(unaudited)

   
 

(unaudited)

     

Refunds and commissions payable

 $13,876  $1,873 

Accounts payable

 9,869  14,633 

Accrued other expense

 $10,778  $11,851  7,841  8,348 

Accounts payable

  7,944   9,326 

Bonus compensation liability

  3,444   5,195  4,724  5,322 

Employee liability

  3,147   2,943  3,856  3,712 

Foreign currency forward contract liability

 2,083  1,300 

Travel certificate liability

 870  888 

Accrued travel insurance expense

 322  477 

Income tax liabilities

  1,988   576  2  603 

Royalty payable

  1,425   1,005   -   1,075 

Refunds and commissions payable

  1,107   1,533 

Travel certificate liability

  940   1,088 

Accrued travel insurance expense

  427   427 

Total accounts payable and accrued expenses

 $31,200  $33,944  $43,443  $38,231 

Loan Receivable

The Company’s loan receivable is recorded at amortized cost within other long-term assets. The Company reviewed its loan receivable for credit losses in connection with the preparation of its condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2020. In evaluating the allowance for loan losses, the Company considered factors such as historical loss experience, the type and amount of loan, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay and prevailing economic conditions. Based on these credit loss estimation and experience factors, the Company realized no allowance for loan loss for the three or six months ended June 30, 2020. The roll-forward of the loan receivable balance is as follows:

 

 

 

Loan Receivable

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 (unaudited)

 

Balance as of January 1, 2020

 

$

4,084

 

Accrued interest

 

 

79

 

Amortization of deferred costs

 

 

(12

)

Balance as of June 30, 2020

 

$

4,151

 

 


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NOTE 5 – LONG-TERM DEBT

 

 

As of
June 30, 2019

  

As of
December 31, 2018

  

As of June 30, 2020

  

As of December 31, 2019

 
 

(unaudited)

                

(unaudited)

         

(In thousands)

 

Principal

  

Deferred Financing Costs, net

  

Balance

  

Principal

  

Deferred Financing Costs, net

  

Balance

  

Principal

  

Deferred Financing Costs, net

  

Balance

  

Principal

  

Deferred Financing Costs, net

  

Balance

 

Note payable

 $2,525  $-  $2,525  $2,525  $-  $2,525  $2,525  $-  $2,525  $2,525  $-  $2,525 

Revolving Facility

 45,000  (417) 44,583  -  -  - 

Credit Facility

  198,000   (12,865)  185,135   199,000   (11,436)  187,564  196,000  (6,558) 189,442  197,000  (9,704) 187,296 

1st Senior Secured Credit Agreement

 107,695  (1,883) 105,812  -  -  - 

2nd Senior Secured Credit Agreement

  61,120   (2,199)  58,921   30,476   (2,229)  28,247 

Total long-term debt

  200,525   (12,865)  187,660   201,525   (11,436)  190,089  412,340  (11,057) 401,283  230,001  (11,933) 218,068 

Less current portion

  (2,000)  -   (2,000)  (2,000)  -   (2,000)  (5,646)  -   (5,646)  (4,525)  -   (4,525)

Total long-term debt, non-current

 $198,525  $(12,865) $185,660  $199,525  $(11,436) $188,089  $406,694  $(11,057) $395,637  $225,476  $(11,933) $213,543 

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, deferred financing costs charged to interest expense were $0.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, deferred financing costs charged to interest expense was $0.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, deferred financing costs charged to interest expense was $0.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively.

 

Credit Facility

 

In March 2018, the Company entered into the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”), providing for a $200.0 million senior secured first lien term loan facility (the “Term Facility”), maturing March 2025, and a $45.0 million senior secured incremental revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”), which includes a $5.0 million letter of credit sub-facility. The Term Facility bears interest at an adjusted Intercontinental Exchange (“ICE”) Benchmark administration LIBOR plus a spread of 3.25%, for an aggregated rate of 5.648%3.41% as of June 30, 2019.2020. 

During March 2020, the Company drew $45.0 million against the Revolving Facility as a reserve for general corporate purposes and other expense needs due to the uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Borrowings under the Revolving Facility may be usedmature March 27, 2023 and bear interest at an adjusted ICE Benchmark administration LIBOR plus a spread of 3.00%, for general corporate and working capital purposes and related fees and expenses. Asan aggregated rate of 3.16% as of June 30, 2019, the Company had no borrowings under the Revolving Facility.2020.

 

Senior Secured Credit AgreementsAgreements

 

In January 2018, the Company entered into a senior secured credit agreement (the “Export Credit Agreement”) with Citibank, N.A., London Branch and Eksportkreditt Norge AS, to makewhich made available to the Company a loan in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $107.7 million for the purpose of providing financing for up to 80% of the purchase price of the Company’s new ice class vessel, the National Geographic Endurance targeted to be completed in January 2020. If drawn upon, . During March 2020, the loan will be made at the time of deliveryCompany took possession of the vessel.National Geographic Endurance and borrowed $107.7 million under the Export Credit Agreement for final payment. The Export Credit Agreement at the Company's election, will bearbears interest either at a fixed interest rate effectively equal to 5.78% or a floating interest rate equal to three-monththree-month LIBOR plus a margin of 3.00% per annum.annum, for an aggregated rate of 3.31% over the borrowing period covering June 30, 2020. 

 

On In April 8, 2019, the Company entered into a senior secured credit agreement (the “Second Export Credit Agreement”) with Citibank, N.A., London Branch (“Citi”) and Eksportkreditt Norge AS (“EK” and together with Citi, the “Lenders”).Lenders. Pursuant to the Second Export Credit Agreement, the Lenders have agreed to make available to the Company, at the Company's option and subject to certain conditions, a loan in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $122.8 million for the purpose of providing pre- and post- deliverypost-delivery financing for up to 80% of the purchase price of the Company’s new expedition ice-class cruise vessel, targetedthe National Geographic Resolution, scheduled to be completeddelivered in the fourth quarter of 2021.30% of the borrowing will mature over five years from the final drawdown, and 70% of the borrowing will mature over twelve years from the final drawdown. Additionally, 70% percent of the loan will be guaranteed by Garantiinstituttet for Eksportkreditt, the official export credit agency of Norway. In September 2021. 2019 and April 2020, the Company drew approximately $30.5 million and $30.6 million, respectively, under the Second Export Credit Agreement for contracted installment payments on the National Geographic Resolution

The Second Export Credit Agreement bears a variable interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a margin of 3.00% per annum, or 3.31% over the borrowing period covering June 30, 2020. After completion of the vessel, the Second Export Credit Agreement, at the Company’s option, will bear an interest rate at the Company’s option, of either a fixed rate of 6.36% or a variable rate equal to three-monththree-month LIBOR plus a margin of 3.00% per annum. 30%

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The Company has also amended both its export credit agreements and term loan and revolving credit facilities.  During June 2020, the Company amended its export credit agreements to defer approximately $9.0 million in aggregate scheduled amortization payments from June 2020 through March 2021 and to suspend the total net leverage ratio covenant from June 2020 through June 2021.  On August 7, 2020, the Company amended its term loan and revolving credit facilities to waive the application of the borrowing will mature over five years from drawdown, and 70%total net leverage ratio covenant through June 2021. In connection with the amendment, the interest rate of the borrowing will mature over twelve years from drawdown. Additionally, 70% percentterm loan has been increased by 125bps, to be paid-in-kind at maturity, a LIBOR floor of the loan will75bps has been added to each facility and certain covenants have been amended to be guaranteed by Garantiinstituttet for eksportkreditt, the official export credit agency of Norway. The Company incurred approximately $2.3 million in financing fees related to the Second Export Agreement, recorded as deferred financing costs as part of long-term debt. more restrictive.

 

Note Payable

 

In connection with the Natural Habitat acquisition in May 2016, Natural Habitat issued an unsecured promissory note to Benjamin L. Bressler, the founder of Natural Habitat, with an outstanding principal amount of $2.5 million due at maturity on December 31, 2020.million. The promissory note accrues interest at a rate of 1.44% annually, with interest payable every six months. On May 1, 2020, the promissory note was amended, changing the maturity date of the principal payments to be due in three equal installments with the first payment due on December 22, 2020, the second on December 22, 2021 and the final payment on December 22, 2022.

Other

On April 10, 2020, the Company received a U.S. Small Business Administration Loan related to the COVID-19 crisis in the amount of $6.6 million. The Company subsequently returned the funds received from this loan.

 

Covenants

 

The Company’s Amended Credit Agreement, Export Credit Agreement and Second Export Credit Agreement contain financial and restrictive covenants that include among others, net leverage ratios, minimum liquidity, limits on additional indebtedness and limits on certain investments. As of June 30, 2019, 2020, the Company was in compliance with its covenants.

 


NOTE 6 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

The Company’s derivative assets and liabilities consist principally of foreign exchange forward contracts and interest rate caps and are carried at fair value based on significant observable inputs (Level 2 inputs). Derivatives entered into by the Company are typically executed over-the-counter and are valued using internal valuation techniques, as quoted market prices are not readily available. The valuation technique and inputs depend on the type of derivative and the nature of the underlying exposure. The Company principally uses discounted cash flows along with fair value models that primarily use market observable inputs. These models take into account a variety of factors including, where applicable, maturity, currency exchange rates, interest rate yield curves and counterparty credit risks.

 

Currency Risk. The Company uses currency exchange contracts to manage its exposure to changes in currency exchange rates associated with certain of its non-U.S.-dollar denominated receivables and payables. The Company primarily hedges a portion of its current-year currency exposure to several currencies, which normally include, but are not limited to, the Canadian and New Zealand dollars, the Brazilian Real, the South African Rand, Indian Rupee, the Euro and the British pound sterling. The fluctuations in the value of these forward contracts largely offset the impact of changes in the value of the underlying risk they economically hedge.

 

In March 2019, the Company entered into foreign exchange forward contracts, designated as cash flow hedges, to hedge its exposure to Norwegian Kroner ("NOK"), related to the Company’s contract to purchase the new polar ice-class vessel (see Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies). The cost of the foreign exchange forward contracts will be amortized to interest expense over their lives, from the effective date through settlement dates.

 

Interest Rate Risk. The Company uses interest rate caps, designated as cash flow hedges, to manage the risk related to its floating rate corporate debt.

 

The Company records the effective portion of changes in the fair value of its cash flow hedges to other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, and subsequently reclassifies these amounts into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction is recognized. Any changes in fair values of hedges that are determined to be ineffective are immediately reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings. No gains or losses of the Company’s cash flow hedges were considered to be ineffective andfor the period ended June 30, 2020. The Company reclassified $5.3 million from other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings for the six-month period ended June 30, 2019.2020 due to the maturity of a cash flow hedge and the hedged item. The Company estimates that approximately $0.4$2.1 million of losses currently recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) will be recognized in earnings over the next 12 months due to maturity of the cash flow hedge and the hedged item. The Company will continue to assess the effectiveness of the hedges on an ongoing basis.

 

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The Company held the following derivative instruments with absolute notional values as of June 30, 2019:2020:

 

(in thousands)

 

Absolute Notional Value

 

Interest rate caps

 $100,000 

Foreign exchange contracts

  157,316 


(in thousands)

 

Absolute Notional Value

 

Interest rate caps

 $100,000 

Foreign exchange contracts

  96,097 

 

Estimated fair values (Level 2)2) of derivative instruments were as follows:

 

  

As of

June 30, 2019

  

As of

December 31, 2018

 
  

(unaudited)

         

(in thousands)

 

Fair Value, Asset

Derivatives

  

Fair Value, Liability

Derivatives

  

Fair Value, Asset

Derivatives

  

Fair Value, Asset

Derivatives

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

                

Foreign exchange forward (a)

 $-  $1,536  $-  $- 

Interest rate cap (b)

  420   -   710   - 

Total

 $420  $1,536  $710  $- 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

                

Foreign exchange forward (c)

 $-  $171  $-  $1,328 

Total

 $-  $171  $-  $1,328 

_________
  

As of June 30, 2020

  

As of December 31, 2019

 
  

(unaudited)

         

(In thousands)

 

Fair Value, Asset Derivatives

  

Fair Value, Liability Derivatives

  

Fair Value, Asset Derivatives

  

Fair Value, Liability Derivatives

 

Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments:

                

Foreign exchange forward (a)

 $-  $8,464  $-  $4,459 

Interest rate cap (b)

  -   -   138   - 

Total

 $-  $8,464  $138  $4,459 

Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedging instruments:

                

Foreign exchange forward (c)

 $-  $1,607  $459  $70 

Total

 $-  $1,607  $459  $70 

__________

 

(a)

Recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses, and other long-term liabilities.

(b)

Recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets, and other long-term assets.

(c)

Recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets, and accounts payable and accrued expenses.

 

Changes in the fair value of the Company’s hedging instruments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, pursuant to the guidelines of cash flow hedge accounting as outlined in ASC 815.

 

The effects of derivatives recognized in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements were as follows:

 

  

Three Months Ended

June 30,

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 
  

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (a):

                

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 $(516

)

 $-  $972  $- 

Interest rate caps

  140   (73

)

  289   (73

)

                 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (b):

                

Foreign exchange forward contracts

  501   (1,141

)

  1,157   (1,592

)

Total

 $125  $(1,214

)

 $2,418  $(1,665

)

__________

  

For the three months ended June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments:

 

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

 

Foreign exchange forward (a)

 $(9,272) $(516) $4,005  $972 

Interest rate cap (b)

  16   140   138   289 
                 

Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedging instruments:

                

Foreign exchange forward (c)

  1,447   501   (1,996)  1,157 

Total

 $(7,809) $125  $2,147  $2,418 

 

(a)

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, $5.3 million was recognized as a loss on foreign currency in the condensed consolidated statements of income, and a $3.9 million gain and a $9.3 million loss, respectively, was recognized, net of tax, as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity.

(b)

Recognized, net of tax, as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity.equity

(b)(c)

Gains (losses) related to derivative instruments are expected to be largely offset by (losses) gains on the underlying exposures being hedged. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, a gain of $1.4 million and a loss of $2.0 million was recognized in gain (loss) on foreign currency. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, a gain of $0.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively, was recognized in gain (loss) on foreign currency. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, a loss of $1.1 million and $1.6 million, respectively, was recognized in gain (loss) on foreign currency.

 

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Fair Value Measurements

 

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued expenses, approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of long-term debt approximates fair value given that the terms of the agreement were comparable to the market as of June 30, 2019. 2020. As of June 30, 2019 2020 and December 31, 2018, 2019, the Company had no other significant liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 


NOTE 7 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Stock and Warrant Repurchase Plan

 

The Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock and warrant repurchase plan (“Repurchase Plan”) in November 2015 and increased the repurchase plan to $35.0 million in November 2016. The Repurchase Plan authorizes the Company to purchase, from time to time, the Company’s outstanding common stock and warrants.stock. Any shares and warrants purchased will be retired. The Repurchase Plan has no time deadline and will continue until otherwise modified or terminated at the sole discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. These repurchases exclude shares repurchased to settle statutory employee tax withholding related to the exercise of stock options and vesting of stock awards. All repurchases were made using cash resources. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, March 31, 2020, the Company repurchased 1,8958,517 shares of common stock for approximately $23,000.$127,000. The Company has cumulatively repurchased 866,701875,218 shares of common stock for $8.2$8.3 million and 6,011,926 warrants for $14.7 million, since plan inception. The remaining balance for the Repurchase Plan was $12.1$12.0 million as of June 30, 2019.2020. During March 2020, the Repurchase Plan was suspended due to the uncertain impact of the COVID-19 virus. 

 

Warrants

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, 2,600 warrants to purchase the Company's common stock were exercised. As of June 30, 2019, 10,085,474 warrants were outstanding to purchase common stock at a price of $11.50 per share. On July 17, 2019, the Company completed a consent solicitation and exchange offer relating to the Company’s outstanding warrants (see Note 13NOTE 8Subsequent Event for more information). 

NOTE 8 – STOCK-BASEDSTOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

The Company is authorized to issue up to 2.5 million shares of common stock under the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan to directors and key employees, and as of June 30, 2019, 2020, approximately 1.31.1 million shares were available to be granted.

 

As of June 30, 2019, 2020 and December 31, 2018, 2019, options to purchase an aggregate of 200,000 and 220,000 shares respectively, of the Company’s common stock, with a weighted average exercise price of $9.47, and $9.63, respectively, were outstanding. As of June 30, 2019, 100,0002020, 150,000 options were exercisable.

 

The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $0.7 million and $1.6 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, and $1.0 million and $1.8 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, and $1.1 million and $2.0 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.2019.

 

20192020 Long-Term Incentive Compensation

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, 2020, the Company granted 105,406150,575 restricted stock units ("RSUs") with a weighted average grant price of $15.16.$5.41. The RSUs will vest, in equal installmentsdependent on each of the grant, either on the first three anniversaries anniversary of the grant date or in equal installments over a three-year period, subject to the recipient’s continued employment or service with the Company on the applicable vesting date. The number of shares were determined based upon the closing price of our common stock on the date of the award. The RSUs granted during the six months ended June 30, 2020 represent 50% of the 2020 long-term incentive compensation RSU awards. Due to the circumstances related to the impact of the COVID-19 virus, the compensation committee of the Company's Board of Directors approved the deferral of a portion of the RSU awards, and determined that the remaining 50% of the grants shall be made in equal portions on September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2020.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, 2020, the Company awarded 61,631 of86,783 targeted performance stock units ("PSUs") with a weighted average grant price of $15.25.$5.42. The PSUs are performance-vesting equity incentive awards that maywill be earned based on the Company'sour performance against metrics relating to annual Adjusted EBITDA and annual revenue. Awards if earned, will vest after a three-yearthree-year performance period and may be earned at a level ranging from 0%-200% of the number of PSUs granted, depending on performance. The number of shares were determined based upon the closing price of the Company'sour common stock on the date of the award. The PSUs granted during the six months ended June 30, 2020 represent 50% of the 2020 long-term incentive compensation PSU awards. Due to the circumstances related to the impact of the COVID-19 virus, the compensation committee of the Company's Board of Directors approved the deferral of a portion of the PSU awards, and determined that the remaining 50% of the grants shall be made in equal portions on September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2020.

Natural Habitat Contingent Arrangement

In connection with the acquisition of Natural Habitat, Mr. Bressler, the founder of Natural Habitat, has an equity incentive opportunity to earn an award of options based on the future financial performance of Natural Habitat, where if the Final Year Equity Value of Natural Habitat, as defined in Mr. Bressler's amended employment agreement, exceeds $25.0 million, effective as of December 31, 2023, Mr. Bressler will be granted options with a fair value equal to 10.1% of such excess, subject to certain conditions.

  

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NOTE 9 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The Company and National Geographic Society collaborate on exploration, research, technology and conservation In May 2016, in order to provide travel experiences and disseminate geographic knowledge around the globe. The Lindblad/National Geographic Society alliance is set forth in (i) an Alliance and License Agreement and (ii) a Tour Operator Agreement. The extension of the agreements, entered into July 2015, between the Company and National Geographic Society was contingent on the execution by Mr. Lindblad,connection with the Company's Chief Executive Officer,acquisition of Natural Habitat, Natural Habitat issued an option agreement granting National Geographic Societyunsecured promissory note to Mr. Bressler, the right to purchase from Mr. Lindblad,founder of Natural Habitat, with an outstanding principal amount of $2.5 million. The promissory note was amended during May 2020, see Note 5 – Long-term Debt for a per share price of $10.00 per share, five percent of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock as of July 8, 2015, including all outstanding options, warrants or other derivative securities (excluding options granted under the 2015 Plan and shares issuable upon the exercise of warrants). During March 2019, National Geographic Society exercised its rights in full under the option agreement to acquire the shares, and in a cashless transaction acquired shares from Mr. Lindblad.more information.

  


NOTE 10 – INCOME TAXES

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The measurement of net deferred tax assets is reduced by the amount of any tax benefit that, based on available evidence, is not expected to be realized, and a corresponding valuation allowance is established. The determination of the required valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets was made without taking into account the deferred tax liabilities created from the book and tax differences on indefinite-lived assets.

 

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which it recognizes deferred income taxes for the tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities, as well as for tax loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards. The Company measures deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recoverable or settled. The Company recognizes the effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company provides a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets if, based upon the weight of available evidence, the Company does not believe it is “more-likely-than-not”“more-likely-than-not” that some or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. The Company will continue to evaluate the deferred tax asset valuation allowance balances in all of itsour foreign and U.S. companies to determine the appropriate level of valuation allowances.

 

The Company is subject to income taxes in both the U.S. and the non-U.S. jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company regularly assesses the potential outcome of current and future examinations in each of the taxing jurisdictions when determining the adequacy of the provision for income taxes. The Company has only recorded financial statement benefits for tax positions which it believes reflect the “more-likely-than-not”“more-likely-than-not” criteria of FASB’s authoritative guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, and it has established income tax reserves in accordance with this guidance where necessary. Once a financial statement benefit for a tax position is recorded or a tax reserve is established, the Company adjusts it only when there is more information available or when an event occurs necessitating a change. While the Company believes that the amount of the recorded financial statement benefits and tax reserves reflect the more-likely-than-notmore-likely-than-not criteria, it is possible that the ultimate outcome of current or future examinations may result in a reduction to the tax benefits previously recorded on its condensed consolidated financial statements or may exceed the current income tax reserves in amounts that could be material. As of June 30, 2019, 2020, and December 31, 2018, 2019, the Company had a liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $0.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively, which was included in other long-term liabilities.$0.0 million. The Company’s policy is to record interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 2020 and 2018,2019, interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions included in income tax expense are not significant. The Company's effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 2020 was a benefit of 18.7%6.9% and 10.1%, respectively, versus an expense of 4.5%, respectively.39.4% and a benefit of 18.7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, primarily due to the timing of losses in the first quarter and the expected amount of losses for the full year 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19 on the Company's operations.

 

The Company is subject to tax audits in all jurisdictions for which it files tax returns. Tax audits by their very nature are often complex and can require several years to complete. Currently, there are no U.S. federal, state or foreign jurisdiction tax audits pending. The Company’s corporate U.S. federal and state tax returns for the current year and three prior years remain subject to examination by tax authorities and the Company’s foreign tax returns for the current year and four prior years remain subject to examination by tax authorities (except for the Ecuador entities, where the Company's foreign tax returns for the current year and three prior years remain subject to examination by tax authorities).authorities.

  


NOTE 11 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Fleet Expansion

 

In 2017, February 2019, the Company entered into an agreement, which was amended in December 2019, with Ulstein Verft, to construct asecond polar ice class vessel, the National Geographic Endurance, with a total purchase price of 1,066.0 million NOK. Subsequently, the Company exercised its right to make payments in United States Dollars, which resulted in a purchase price of $134.6 million, including hedging costs. The purchase price is subject to potential adjustments from contract specifications for variations in speed, dead weight, fuel consumption and delivery date, and is due in installments. The first twenty percent of the purchase price was paid shortly after execution of the agreement with the remaining eighty percent due upon delivery and acceptance of the vessel. The vessel is targeted to be delivered in January 2020.

During February 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Ulstein Verft, to construct a second polar ice class vessel, a sister ship of the National Geographic EnduranceResolution, with a total purchase price of 1,291.0 million NOK. The purchase price is subject to potential adjustments from contract specifications for variations in speed, dead weight, fuel consumption and delivery date. The purchase price is due in installments, with the first 20% paid shortly after execution of the agreement, 50% to be paid over the duration of the build and the final 30% due upon delivery and acceptance of the vessel. The vessel is targeted to be delivered in September 2021. During In March 2019, the Company entered into foreign exchange forward contracts to lock in a purchase price for the second polar ice class vessel of $153.5 million, subject to potential contract specification adjustments. The purchase price is due in installments, with 20% paid shortly after execution of the agreement, 20% in September 2019, 20% in April 2020 and 10% due in April 2021. The final 30% is due upon delivery and acceptance of the vessel. The vessel is scheduled to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2021.

 

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Royalty Agreement – National Geographic

 

The Company is party to an alliance and license agreement with National Geographic, which allows the Company to use the National Geographic name and logo. In return for these rights, the Company is charged a royalty fee. The royalty fee is included within selling and marketing expense on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income.operations. The amount is calculated based upon a percentage of certain ticket revenues less travel agent commission, including the revenues received from cancellation fees and any revenues received from the sale of pre- and post-expedition extensions. A pre-Royalty expense for the three and post-expedition extension occurs when a guest extends his or her trip with pre- or post-voyage hotel nights. Royalty expensesix months ended June 30, 2020 was $0.1 million and $1.3 million, respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30,2019, was $1.8 million and $3.3 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, and $1.3 million and $2.1 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.

 

The royalty balancebalances outstanding to National Geographic as of June 30, 2019 2020 and December 31, 2018 was $1.42019 were $0.0 million and $1.0$2.2 million, respectively, and are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

Royalty Agreement – World Wildlife Fund

 

Natural Habitat has a license agreement with WWF, which allows it to use the WWF name and logo. In return for these rights, Natural Habitat is charged a royalty fee and a fee based on annual gross sales. The fees are included within selling and marketing expense on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income.operations. This royalty fee expense was $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30,2020, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30,2019, respectively, and $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.

 

Charter Commitments

 

From time to time, the Company enters into agreements to charter vessels onto which it holds its tours and expeditions. Future minimum payments on its charter agreements as of June 30, 2019 2020 are as follows:

 

For the years ended December 31,

 

Amount

 

(In thousands)

 

(unaudited)

 

2020

 $3,520 

2021

  9,536 

2022

  1,850 

Total

 $14,906 

Natural Habitat Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest

Mr. Bressler, founder of Natural Habitat, retains a 19.9% noncontrolling interest in Natural Habitat, which is subject to a put/call arrangement. The arrangement between the Company and Mr. Bressler was established in order to provide a formal exit opportunity for Mr. Bressler and a path to 100% ownership for the Company. Mr. Bressler has a put option, amended in May 2020, that under certain conditions and subject to providing notice by January 31,2024, that enables him, but does not obligate him, to sell his remaining interest in Natural Habitat to the Company, valued as of December 31, 2023. The Company has a call option, but not an obligation, with an expiration of March 31, 2029, under which it can buy Mr. Bressler’s remaining interest at a similar fair value measure as Mr. Bressler’s put option, subject to a call purchase price minimum.

Since the redemption of the noncontrolling interest is not solely in the Company’s control, the Company is required to record the redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of stockholders’ equity but after its total liabilities. In addition, if it is probable that the instrument will become redeemable, as such solely due to the passage of time, the redeemable noncontrollable interest should be adjusted to the redemption value via one of two measurement methods.

The Company elected the income classification-excess adjustment and accretion methods for recognizing changes in the redemption value of Mr. Bressler’s put option. Under this methodology, a calculation of the present value of the redemption value is compared to the carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest and the carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest is adjusted to the redemption value’s present value. Any adjustments to the carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest, up to the fair value of the noncontrolling interest, are classified to retained earnings. Adjustments in excess of the fair value of the noncontrolling interest, are treated as a decrease to net income available to common stockholders.

The fair value of Mr. Bressler’s put option was determined using a discounted cash flow model. The redemption value was adjusted to its present value using the Company’s weighted average cost of capital.

Charter Commitments

    

For the years ended December 31,

 

Amount

 

(In thousands)

 

(unaudited)

 

2019 (six months)

 $4,230 

2020

  11,215 

2021

  2,765 

2022

  1,850 

Total

 $20,060 
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The following is a rollforward of redeemable non-controlling interest:

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
  

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

 

(In thousands)

 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Beginning balance

 $16,476  $6,908  $16,112  $6,502 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

  (265  (137

)

  (801

)

  269 

Fair value adjustment of put option

  (6,241

)

  -   (5,341

)

  - 

Balance June 30,

  $9,970  $6,771   $9,970  $6,771 

 

Legal Proceedings



From time to time, the Company is party to litigation and regulatory matters and claims. The Company expenses legal fees as incurred. The Company records a provision for contingent losses when it is both probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount or range of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The results of complex proceedings and reviews are difficult to predict and the Company’s view of these matters may change in the future as events related thereto unfold. An unfavorable outcome to any legal or regulatory matter, if material, could have an adverse effect on the Company’s operations or its financial position, liquidity or results of operations.

  


NOTE 12 – SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company is primarily a specialty cruise and adventure expedition operator with operations in two segments, Lindblad and Natural Habitat. The Company evaluates the performance of the business based largely on the results of its operating segments. The chief operating decision maker, or CODM, and management review operating results monthly, and base operating decisions on the total results at a consolidated level, as well as at a segment level. The reports provided to the Board of Directors are at a consolidated level and also contain information regarding the separate results of both segments. While both segments have similar characteristics, the two operating and reporting segments cannot be aggregated because they fail to meet the requirements for aggregation.

 

The Company evaluates the performance of its business segments based largely on tour revenues and operating income, without allocating other income and expenses, net, income taxes and interest expense, net. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 2020 and 2018,2019, operating results were as follows:

 

 

For the three months ended
June 30,

  

For the six months ended
June 30,

  

For the three months ended June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 
 

2019

  

2018

  

Change

  

%

  

2019

  

2018

  

Change

  

%

  

2020

  

2019

  

Change

  % 

2020

  

2019

  

Change

  %

(In thousands)

 

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

          

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

          

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

     

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

     

Tour revenues:

                                                        

Lindblad

 $64,930  $59,556  $5,374   9% $140,968  $130,009  $10,959   8% $(22) $64,930  $(64,952) NM  $69,517  $140,968  $(71,451) (51%)

Natural Habitat

  11,728   9,917   1,811   18%  25,343   21,874   3,469   16%  (246)  11,728   (11,974) NM   11,454   25,343   (13,889) (55%)

Total tour revenues

 $76,658  $69,473  $7,185   10% $166,311  $151,883  $14,428   9% $(268) $76,658  $(76,926) NM  $80,971  $166,311  $(85,340) (51%)

Operating Income:

                                

Operating (loss) income:

                        

Lindblad

 $5,302  $5,107  $195   4% $18,943  $18,547  $396   2% $(31,641) $5,302  $(36,943) NM  $(29,452) $18,943  $(48,395) NM 

Natural Habitat

  (1,181)  (900)  (281)  (31)%  (458)  32   (490)  NM   (3,105)  (1,181)  (1,924) NM   (3,043)  (458)  (2,585) NM 

Total operating income

 $4,121  $4,207  $(86)  (2%) $18,485  $18,579  $(94)  (1%)

Total operating (loss) income

 $(34,746) $4,121  $(38,867) NM  $(32,495) $18,485  $(50,980) NM 

 

Depreciation and amortization are included in segment operating income as shown below:

 

 

For the three months ended
June 30,

  

For the six months ended
June 30,

  

For the three months ended June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 
 

2019

  

2018

  

Change

  

%

  

2019

  

2018

  

Change

  

%

  

2020

  

2019

  

Change

  % 

2020

  

2019

  

Change

  %

(In thousands)

 

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

          

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

          

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

     

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

     

Depreciation and amortization:

                                                        

Lindblad

 $5,774  $4,626  $1,148   25% $11,568  $9,309  $2,259   24% $7,939  $5,774  $2,165  37% $14,188  $11,568  $2,620  23%

Natural Habitat

  408   368   40   11%  802   729   73   10%  614   408   206  50%  1,055   802   253  32%

Total depreciation and amortization

 $6,182  $4,994  $1,188   24% $12,370  $10,038  $2,332   23% $8,553  $6,182  $2,371  38% $15,243  $12,370  $2,873  23%

 

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The following table presents theour total assets, intangibles, net and goodwill by segment:

 

 

As of
June 30, 2019

  

As of
December 31, 2018

 

(In thousands)

 

(unaudited)

      

As of June 30, 2020

  

As of December 31, 2019

 

Total Assets:

         

(unaudited)

   

Lindblad

 $428,055  $409,622  $600,062  $471,499 

Natural Habitat

  80,439   63,787   72,227   77,159 

Total assets

 $508,494  $473,409  $672,289  $548,658 
         

Intangibles, net:

              

Lindblad

 $3,688  $4,050  $2,962  $3,325 

Natural Habitat

  3,497   3,925   2,645   3,071 

Total intangibles, net

 $7,185  $7,975  $5,607  $6,396 
         

Goodwill:

              

Lindblad

 $-  $-  $-  $- 

Natural Habitat

  22,105   22,105   22,105   22,105 

Total goodwill

 $22,105  $22,105  $22,105  $22,105 

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, there were $0.0 million and $2.2 million in intercompany tour revenues between the Lindblad and Natural Habitat segments eliminated in consolidation, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 there were $0.7 million and $2.5 million in intercompany tour revenues between the Lindblad and Natural Habitat segments eliminated in consolidation, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 there were $0.4 million and $1.4 million in intercompany tour revenues between the Lindblad and Natural Habitat segments eliminated in consolidation, respectively.

  

 

NOTE 13 – SUBSEQUENT EVENT

The Company has rescheduled or rebooked all expedition voyages scheduled to sail through September 30, 2020 due to continued travel restrictions from the global spread of the COVID-19 virus.

 

On June 14, 2019, August 7, 2020, the Company announced an offeramended its term loan and revolving credit facilities to exchange all warrants to purchase common stockwaive the application of the Company (the "Warrant Exchange"). The Warrant Exchange provided (i) an offertotal net leverage ratio covenant through June 2021. In connection with the amendment, the interest rate of the term loan has been increased by 125bps, to be paid-in-kind at maturity, a LIBOR floor of 75bps has been added to each holder of the Company's outstanding warrantsfacility and certain covenants have been amended to receive 0.385 shares of common stock in exchange for each warrant tendered by the holder and exchanged pursuant to the Warrant Exchange, and (ii) the solicitation of consents (the "Consent Solicitation") from holders of the warrants to amend the warrant agreement that governs all of the warrants to permit the Company to require that each outstanding warrant not tendered in the Warrant Exchange be converted into 0.36575 shares of common stock. The Warrant Exchange and Consent Solicitation closed on July 17, 2019, with 9,935,000 warrants tendered via the Warrant Exchange for an aggregate of 3,824,959 shares of Company common stock, and approval was received to amend the warrant agreement to provide the Company with the right to require the holders of warrants not tendered in the Warrant Exchange to exchange their warrants for common stock of the Company at an exchange ratio of 0.36575 shares of common stock for each warrant. An aggregate of 150,474 warrants have not been tendered via the Warrant Exchange and will be converted into approximately 55,000 shares of Company common stock.  Following such conversion, no warrants will remain outstanding.more restrictive.

 

 


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Item 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

The following discussion and analysis addresses material changes in the financial condition and results of operations of the Company for the periods presented. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Form 10-Q”), as well as the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 28, 2019.26, 2020.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

Any statements in this Form 10-Q about our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, prospects, financial condition, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and are “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined under the federal securities laws. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “positioned,” “strategy,” “outlook” and similar words. You should read the statements that contain these types of words carefully. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. There may be events in the future that we are not able to predict accurately or over which we have no control. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

 

 

general economic conditions;suspended operations and disruptions to our business and operations related to COVID-19;

the impacts of COVID-19 on our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, cash flows, employees, plans and growth;

the impacts of COVID-19 on future travel and the cruise and airline industries in general;

 

 

 

 

unscheduled disruptions in our business due to travel restrictions, weather events, mechanical failures, pandemics or other events;

 

 

 

 

changes adversely affecting the business in which we are engaged;

 

 

 

 

management of our growth and our ability to execute on our planned growth;

 

 

 

 

our business strategy and plans;

 

 

 

 

our ability to maintain our relationship with National Geographic;

 

 

 

 

compliance with new and existing laws and regulations, including environmental regulations;regulations and travel advisories and restrictions;

 

 

 

 

compliance with the financial and/or operating covenants in our debt arrangements;

 

 

 

 

adverse publicity regarding the cruise industry in general;

 

 

 

 

loss of business due to competition;

 

 

 

 

the result of future financing efforts;

 

 

 

 

delays and costs overruns with respect to the construction and delivery of newly constructed vessels;

 

 

 

 

the inability to meet revenue and Adjusted EBITDA projections; and

 

 

 

 

those risks discussed herein, in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, as filed with the SEC on February 28, 201926, 2020 (the “2018“2019 Annual Report”). and in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC on May 6, 2020.

 

We urge you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Form 10-Q. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to such forward-looking statements to reflect events or uncertainties after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

  

Unless the context otherwise requires, in this Form 10-Q, “Company,” “Lindblad,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and “ours” refer to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc., and its subsidiaries.


 

Business Overview

 

Lindblad providesWe provide expedition cruising and land-based adventure travel experiences, using itineraries that feature up-close encounters with wildlife, nature, history and culture, and promote guest empowerment and interactivity. Our mission is to offer life-changing adventures and wildlife experiences around the world and pioneer innovative ways to allow our guests to connect with exotic and remote places. Many of these expeditions involve travel to remote places, such as the Arctic, Antarctica, the Galápagos, Alaska, Baja's Sea of Cortez, Costa Rica, Panama, polar bear tours in Churchill Canada, Alaskan grizzly bear adventures and African safaris.

Africa. We operate a fleet of eightnine owned expedition ships and we have also contracted for twoa new polar ice class vessels,vessel, the National Geographic EnduranceResolution, targetedscheduled to be completeddelivered in January 2020, and a sister shipthe fourth quarter of the National Geographic Endurance, targeted to be completed in September 2021.

In addition, we operate five seasonal charter vessels under the Lindblad brand. We deploy chartered vessels for various seasonal offerings and continually seek to optimize our charter fleet to balance our inventory with demand and maximize yields. We use our charter inventory as a mechanism to both increase travel options for our existing and prospective guests and also to test demand for certain areas and seasons to understand the potential for longer term deployments and additional vessel needs. 

 

We have a longstanding relationship with the National Geographic Society dating back to 2004, which is based on a shared interest in exploration, research, technology and conservation. This relationship includes co-selling, co-marketing and branding arrangements with National Geographic Partners, LLC (“National Geographic”) whereby our owned vessels carry the National Geographic name and National Geographic sells our expeditions through their internal travel divisions. We collaborate with National Geographic on expedition planning to enhance the guest experience by having National Geographic experts, including photographers, writers, marine biologists, naturalists, field researchers and film crews, join our expeditions. Guests have the ability to interface with these experts through lectures, excursions, dining and other experiences throughout their expedition.

  

2019 HighlightsCOVID-19 Business Update

 

Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the effects of travel restrictions around the world, we have suspended or rescheduled the majority of our expeditions departing March 16, 2020 through September 30, 2020 and have been working with guests to reschedule travel plans and refund payments, as applicable. The Company’s ships are currently being maintained with minimally required crew on-board to ensure they comply with all necessary regulations and can be fully put back into service quickly as needed. In accordance with local regulations, we closed our offices and most employees are working remotely to maintain general business operations, to provide assistance to existing and potential guests and to maintain information technology systems. 

We moved quickly to implement a comprehensive plan to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and preserve and enhance our liquidity position. We are employing a variety of cost reduction and cash preservation measures, while accessing available capital under our existing debt facilities and exploring additional sources of capital and liquidity. These measures include the following operating expense and capital expenditure reductions:

Significantly reduced ship and land-based expedition costs including crew payroll, land costs, fuel and food. All ships have been safely laid up.

Lowered expected annual maintenance capital expenditures by over $10 million, savings of more than 50% from originally planned levels.
Meaningfully reduced general and administrative expenses through staff furloughs, payroll reductions and the elimination of all non-essential travel, office expenses and discretionary spending.
Suspended the majority of planned advertising and marketing spend. 
Deferred payment of the majority of bonuses earned for 2019 performance, as well as cash compensation for the Board of Directors.
Suspended all repurchases of common stock under the stock repurchase plan.

Bookings Trends

We were off to a strong start to the year with Lindblad segment bookings at the end of February up 25% for the full year 2020 as compared to the same point a year ago for 2019, and had sold 86% of its originally projected guest ticket revenues for the year. Since that point, we have experienced a substantial impact from the COVID-19 virus including elevated cancellations and softness in near-term demand. As of July 28, 2020, Lindblad segment bookings for travel in 2020 are now 62% below the same point a year ago for 2019 due primarily to the cancelled and rescheduled voyages, as well as cancellations for travel later this year. We have substantial advanced bookings for travel in 2021, including 6% more bookings as compared with bookings for 2020 as of the same date a year ago and 35% higher bookings as of the same date in 2018 for 2019. We continue to see new bookings for future travel including over $30.0 million since March 1, 2020, and we are receiving deposits and final payments for future travel.

For 2020 voyages that have been cancelled or rescheduled, we are providing future travel credits with incremental value or full refunds, as applicable, to our fully paid guests. As of July 28, 2020, the majority of guests have opted for future travel credits. 

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

As of June 30, 2020, we had $80.9 million in unrestricted cash and $21.3 million in restricted cash primarily related to deposits on future travel originating from U.S. ports. During February 2019,the first quarter of 2020 we entered into andrew down $45.0 million under our revolving credit facility as a precautionary measure for working capital and general corporate purposes given the uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic and borrowed $107.7 million under our first export credit agreement to construct a second polar ice class vessel, a sister shipin conjunction with final payment on delivery of the National Geographic Endurance in March 2020. During April 2020, we drew down $30.6 million under our second export credit agreement in conjunction with the third installment payment on the National Geographic Resolution, with a total purchase pricescheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 1,291.02021. 

During May 2020, we amended our $2.5 million Norwegian Kroner ("NOK"). In March 2019, we entered into a foreign exchange forward contract hedgepromissory note, changing the maturity date of the principal payments to lock in a purchase price of approximately $153.5 million. The purchase price is subject to potential adjustments from contract specifications for variations in speed, deadweight, fuel consumption and delivery date. The purchase price isbe due in three equal installments, with the first 20% paid shortly after executionpayment of due on December 22, 2020, the agreement, 50% to be paid over the duration of the buildsecond due on December 22, 2021 and the final 30%payment due upon deliveryon December 22, 2022.

The Company has also amended both its export credit agreements and acceptanceterm loan and revolving credit facilities.  During June 2020, the Company amended its export credit agreements to defer approximately $9.0 million in aggregate scheduled amortization payments from June 2020 through March 2021 and to suspend the total net leverage ratio covenant from June 2020 through June 2021.  On August 7, 2020, the Company amended its term loan and revolving credit facilities to waive the application of the vessel. The vessel is targetedtotal net leverage ratio covenant through June 2021. In connection with the amendment, the interest rate of the term loan has been increased by 125bps, to be delivered in September 2021.paid-in-kind at maturity, a LIBOR floor of 75bps has been added to each facility and certain covenants have been amended to be more restrictive.

 

During As of June 30, 2020, we had a total debt position of $412.3 million and were in compliance with all of our debt covenants currently in effect. We have no material debt maturities until 2023.

We estimate our monthly cash usage while our vessels are not in operations is approximately $10-15 million including ship and office operating expenses, necessary capital expenditures and interest and principal payments. This excludes guest payments for future travel and cash refunds requested on previously made guest payments.

We are currently evaluating several additional strategies to enhance our liquidity position. These strategies may include, but are not limited to, pursuing additional financing from both the public and private markets through the issuance of equity and/or debt. The timing and structure of any transaction, if completed, will depend on market conditions.

In April 2019,2020, we entered intoreceived a senior secured credit agreement (the “Second Export Credit Agreement”) with Citibank, N.A., London Branch (“Citi”) and Eksportkreditt Norge AS (“EK” and together with Citi, the “Lenders”). PursuantU.S. Small Business Administration Loan related to the Second Export Credit Agreement,COVID-19 crisis in the Lendersamount of $6.6 million. We subsequently returned the funds received from this loan and, as a result, have agreedmade additional adjustments to make availableour cost structure.

We have not previously experienced a complete cessation of our operations and, as a consequence, our ability to us, atpredict the impact of such cessation on our optioncosts and subject to certain conditions, a loan in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $122.8 millionfuture prospects is limited. Given the dynamic nature of this situation, we cannot reasonably estimate the impacts of the COVID-19 virus on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, plans and growth for the purposeforeseeable future. It is unknown when travel restrictions and various border closures will be lifted and what the demand for expedition travel will be once these restrictions are no longer in place. The estimates for monthly cash usage reflect our current forecast for operating costs, capital expenditures and expected debt and interest payments. Based on current liquidity, the actions taken to date and our current forecast, which assumes reduced operations during 2020 with a ramp up in operations throughout 2021,we believe that our liquidity should be adequate to meet our obligations for the next 12 months from August 10, 2020, the date of providing pre-this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. 

Return to Operations

We already have a robust set of operating protocols and, post- delivery financingin preparation for upthe resumption of operations, have been proactively working in close cooperation with various medical policy experts and public health authorities to 80%further augment our procedures and protocols for health and safety onboard our vessels to mitigate the potential impacts of the purchase priceCOVID-19 virus. These protocols encompass, but are not limited to, medical care, screening, testing, social distancing, personal protective equipment, and sanitization during all aspects of the expedition.

While it is uncertain when we will return to operations, we believe there are a variety of strategic advantages that should enable us to deploy our ships safely and quickly once travel restrictions have been lifted. The most notable is the size of our new expedition ice-class cruise vessel targetedowned and operated vessels which range from 48 to 148 passengers, allowing for a highly controlled environment that includes stringent cleaning protocols. The small nature of our ships should also allow us to efficiently and effectively test our guests and crew prior to boarding. On average, we estimate it will only take a few thousand tests a month to ensure all guests and crew across our entire fleet have been tested. Additionally, the majority of our expeditions take place in remote locations where human interactions are limited, so there is less opportunity for external influence. We also have the ability to be completed in September 2021. The Second Export Credit Agreement will bear an interest rate, atflexible with regards to existing itineraries and are actively investigating additional itinerary opportunities both internationally and domestically. Lastly, our option,guests are explorers by nature, eager to travel and have historically been very resilient following periods of either a fixed rate of 6.36% or a variable rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a margin of 3.00% per annum.uncertainty. 

 

The discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition are organized as follows:

 

 

a description of certain line items and operational and financial metrics we utilize to assist us in managing our business;

 

 

 

 

results and a comparable discussion of our consolidated and segment results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 20192020 and 2018;2019;

 

 

 

 

a discussion of our liquidity and capital resources, including future capital and contractual commitments and potential funding sources; and

 

 

 

 

a review of our critical accounting policies.

 

Financial Presentation

 

Description of Certain Line Items

 

Tour revenues

 

Tour revenues consist of the following:

 

 

Guest ticket revenues recognized from the sale of guest tickets; and

Other tour revenues from the sale of pre- or post-expedition excursions, hotel accommodations, air transportation to and from the ships, goods and services rendered onboard that are not included in guest ticket prices, trip insurance, and cancellation fees.

Cost of tours

Cost of tours includes the following:

Direct costs associated with revenues, including cost of pre- or post-expedition excursions, hotel accommodations, and land-based expeditions, air and other transportation expenses, and cost of goods and services rendered onboard;

Payroll costs and related expenses for shipboard and expedition personnel;

Food costs for guests and crew, including complimentary food and beverage amenities for guests;

Fuel costs and related costs of delivery, storage and safe disposal of waste; and

 

 

 

 

Other tour revenues from the sale of pre- or post-expedition excursions, hotel accommodations, air transportation toexpenses, such as land costs, port costs, repairs and from the ships, goods and services rendered onboard that are not included in guest ticket prices, tripmaintenance, equipment expense, drydock, ship insurance, and cancellation fees.charter hire costs.

 


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Cost


 

Selling and marketing

 

Selling and marketing expenses include commissions, royalties and a broad range of advertising and promotional expenses.

 

General and administrative

 

General and administrative expenses include the cost of shoreside vessel support, reservations and other administrative functions, including salaries and related benefits, credit card commissions, professional fees and rent.

 

Operational and Financial Metrics

 

We use a variety of operational and financial metrics, including non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted EBITDA, Net Yields, Occupancy and Net Cruise Costs, to enable us to analyze our performance and financial condition. We utilize these financial measures to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe 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. We believe 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. You should read this discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto also included within.

 

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, the National Geographic fee amortization, debt refinancing costs, acquisition-related expenses and certain other items.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 our 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, the National Geographic fee amortization, and certain other items.acquisition-related expenses.

 

Available Guest Nights is a measurement of capacity 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 represents tour revenues less insurance proceeds 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 Revenue represents tour revenues less insurance proceeds, commissions and direct costs of other tour revenues.

 

Net Yield represents Net Revenue 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.

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

The U.S. dollar is the functional currency in our foreign operations and re-measurement adjustments and gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are recorded as foreign exchange gains or losses in the condensed consolidated statements of income.operations.

 

Seasonality

 

OurTraditionally, our tour revenues from the sale of guest tickets are mildly seasonal, historically larger in the first and third quarters. The seasonality of our operating results fluctuates due to our vessels being taken out of service for scheduled maintenance or drydocking, which is typically during nonpeak demand periods, in the second and fourth quarters. Our drydock schedules are subject to cost and timing differences from year to year due to the availability of shipyards for certain work, drydock locations based on ship itineraries, operating conditions experienced especially in the polar regions and the applicable regulations of class societies in the maritime industry, which require more extensive reviews periodically. Drydocking impacts operating results by reducing tour revenues and increasing cost of tours. Natural Habitat is a seasonal business, with the majority of its tour revenue recorded in the third and fourth quarters from its summer season departures and polar bear tours.

 


Results of Operations - Consolidated
 

 

For the three months ended
June 30,

  

For the six months ended
June 30,

  

For the three months ended June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

  

Change

  

%

  

2019

  

2018

  

Change

  

%

  

2020

  

2019

  

Change

  

%

  

2020

  

2019

  

Change

  % 

Tour revenues

 $76,658  $69,473  $7,185   10% $166,311  $151,883  $14,428   9% $(268) $76,658  $(76,926) NM  $80,971  $166,311  $(85,340) (51%)
                                 

Cost of tours

  37,520   33,810   3,710   11%  76,537   69,681   6,856   10% 12,721  37,520  (24,799) (66)% 54,913  76,537  (21,624) (28%)

General and administrative

  16,268   15,879   389   2%  32,350   30,929   1,421   5% 9,798  16,268  (6,470) (40)% 27,025  32,350  (5,325) (16%)

Selling and marketing

  12,567   10,583   1,984   19%  26,569   22,656   3,913   17% 3,406  12,567  (9,161) (73)% 16,285  26,569  (10,284) (39%)

Depreciation and amortization

  6,182   4,994   1,188   24%  12,370   10,038   2,332   23%  8,553   6,182   2,371  38%  15,243   12,370   2,873  23%

Operating income

 $4,121  $4,207  $(86)  (2%) $18,485  $18,579  $(94)  (1%)

Net income (loss)

 $851  $(159) $1,010   NM  $15,930  $10,760  $5,170   48%

Net income per share available to common stockholders

                                

Operating (loss) income

 $(34,746) $4,121  $(38,867) NM  $(32,495) $18,485  $(50,980) NM 

Net (loss) income

 $(39,923) $851  $(40,774) NM  $(42,394) $15,930  $(58,324) NM 

Net (loss) income per share available to common stockholders

                 

Basic

 $0.02  $-  $0.02      $0.34  $0.24  $0.10      $(0.80) $0.02  $(0.82)    $(0.84) $0.34  $(1.18)   

Diluted

 $0.02  $-  $0.02      $0.32  $0.24  $0.08      $(0.80) $0.02  $(0.82)    $(0.84) $0.32  $(1.16)   

 

Comparison of the Three and Six Months Ended June 30 2019, 2020 to Three and Six Months Ended June 30 2018, 2019 - Consolidated

 

Tour Revenues

 

Tour revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased $7.22020 decreased $76.9 million, or 10%100%, to $76.7 million, compared to $69.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The Lindblad segment tour revenues increased by $5.4 million, primarily driven by an increase in Available Guest Nights during 2019,as a result of rescheduling all expeditions due to the addition of the National Geographic Venture to our fleet in the fourth quarter of 2018. At the Natural Habitat segment, tour revenues increased $1.8 million over the prior year period, primarily due to additional departures and increased pricing.COVID-19. 

 

Tour revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased $14.42020 decreased $85.3 million, or 9%51%, to $166.3$81.0 million, compared to $151.9$166.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.2019. The Lindblad segment tour revenues increaseddecreased by $11.0$71.5 million, primarily driven by an increase in Available Guest Nights during 2019, mainlyas a result of cancelled, disrupted and rescheduled expeditions due to the addition of the National Geographic Venture to our fleet in the fourth quarter of 2018.COVID-19. At the Natural Habitat segment, tour revenues increased $3.5decreased $13.9 million over the prior year period, primarily related to cancelled, disrupted and rescheduled expeditions due to additional departures and increased pricing.COVID-19.

 

Cost of Tours

 

Total cost of tours for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased $3.72020 decreased $24.8 million, or 11%66%, to $37.5$12.7 million compared to $33.8$37.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018.2019. At the Lindblad segment, cost of tours increased $2.6decreased $17.9 million, primarily related to rescheduled expeditions due to incrementalCOVID-19, partially offset by costs related toincurred while ships are laid up and from the addition of the National Geographic VentureEndurance, partially offset by lower drydock costs. to our fleet in March 2020. At the Natural Habitat segment, cost of tours increased $1.1decreased $6.9 million due to additional departures.rescheduled trips directly related to COVID-19.

 

Total cost of tours for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased $6.92020 decreased $21.6 million, or 10%28%, to $76.5$54.9 million, compared to $69.7$76.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.2019. At the Lindblad segment, cost of tours increased $5.2decreased $13.7 million, primarily related to cancelled, disrupted and rescheduled expeditions due to incrementalCOVID-19, partially offset by costs related toincurred while ships are laid up, and from the addition of the National Geographic VentureEndurance, partially offset by lower drydock. to our fleet in March 2020. At the Natural Habitat segment, cost of tours increased $1.6decreased $7.9 million, primarily due to additional departures.cancelled, disrupted and rescheduled trips directly related to COVID-19.

 

General and Administrative

 

General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased $0.42020 decreased $6.5 million, or 2%40%, to $16.3$9.8 million compared to $15.9$16.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018.2019. At the Lindblad segment, general and administrative expenses decreased $0.2$4.1 million over the prior year period as lower value-added tax ("VAT") expenseprimarily due to reduced personnel costs and stock-based compensation were partially offset by increased credit card commissions and personnel costs.related to the disruption of operations due to COVID-19. At the Natural Habitat segment, general and administrative expenses increased $0.6decreased $2.4 million, primarily due to an increasea decrease in personnel costs.costs related to the disruption of operations due to COVID-19.

 

General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased $1.42020 decreased $5.3 million, or 5%16%, to $32.3$27.0 million, compared to $30.9$32.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.2019. At the Lindblad segment, general and administrative expenses were in line with a year ago as lower VAT expense and stock-based compensation, as well as the absence of deal financing costs incurred in 2018, was offset by increaseddecreased $3.1 million primarily due to reduced personnel costs and credit card commissions.commissions related to the disruption of operations due to COVID-19. At the Natural Habitat segment, general and administrative expenses increased $1.4decreased $2.2 million, primarily due to an increasea decrease in personnel costs.costs related to the disruption of operations due to COVID-19.

 

Selling and Marketing

 

Selling and marketing expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased $2.02020 decreased $9.2 million, or 19%73%, to $12.6$3.4 million compared to $10.6$12.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018.2019. At the Lindblad segment, selling and marketing expenses increased $1.6decreased $8.1 million, primarily due to higherlower commission expenses related to the impact of COVID-19 on revenue and decreased advertising spend and increased commission expenses.expenditures. At the Natural Habitat segment, selling and marketing expenses increased $0.4decreased $1.0 million, primarily driven by an increasea decrease in advertising expenditures.

 

Selling and marketing expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased $3.92020 decreased $10.3 million, or 17%39%, to $26.6$16.3 million, compared to $22.7$26.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.2019. At the Lindblad segment, selling and marketing expenses increased $3.0decreased $8.8 million, primarily due to higherlower commission expenses related to the impact of COVID-19 on revenue and decreased advertising spend and increased commission expenses.expenditures. At the Natural Habitat segment, selling and marketing expenses increased $0.9decreased $1.5 million, primarily driven by an increasea decrease in advertising expenditures.


 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

Depreciation and amortization expenses for the three months ended June 30, 20192020 increased $1.2$2.4 million, or 24%38%, to $6.2$8.6 million, compared to $5.0$6.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018,2019, primarily due to the addition of the National Geographic VentureEndurance to the Lindblad segmentfleet in December 2018.March 2020.

 

Depreciation and amortization expenses for the six months ended June 30, 20192020 increased $2.3$2.9 million, or 23%, to $12.4$15.2 million, compared to $10.0$12.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, primarily due to the addition of the National Geographic VentureEndurance to the Lindblad segmentfleet in December 2018.March 2020.

Other Expense

 

Other expenses, for the three months ended June 30, 2019, decreased $1.42020, increased $5.4 million to $2.7$8.1 million from $4.1$2.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018,2019, primarily due to the following:

 

 

A $0.5$3.9 million gainloss in foreign currency translation in 20192020 due primarily to $5.3 million loss on the maturity of a foreign currency hedge related to the installment payment for the National Geographic Resolution, compared to a loss of $1.1$0.5 million gain in 2018, due to the strengthening of the U.S dollar primarily in relation to the Canadian dollar, South African Rand and the Euro.2019.

 

 

 

 

A $0.3$1.0 million increase in interest expense, net of $3.2to $4.2 million in 2019,2020 primarily due to feesincreased borrowings related to our new builds, and hedge expenses associated with our senior secureddraw down under the revolving credit agreement entered into in April of 2019.facility, partially offset by lower rates on the term loan facility. 

 

Other expenses, for the six months ended June 30, 2019, decreased $2.22020, increased $9.6 million to $5.1$14.7 million from $7.3$5.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, primarily due to the following:

 

 

A $1.2$7.3 million gainloss in foreign currency translation in 2019 compared2020 due primarily to a loss of $1.6$5.3 million in 2018, dueon the maturity of a foreign currency hedge related to the strengtheninginstallment payment for the National Geographic Resolution, and a $2.0 million loss related to the weakening of the U.S dollar primarily in relation to the Canadian dollar, South African Rand and the Euro.British Pound Sterling, compared to a $1.2 million gain in 2019.

 

 

 

 

A $0.6$1.1 million increase in interest expense, net of $6.2$7.2 million in 2019,2020, primarily due to the increased borrowings related to our new builds, and the debt refinancing in 2018 and fees and hedge expenses associated with our senior secureddraw down under the revolving credit agreement entered into in April of 2019.facility, partially offset by lower rates on the term loan facility. 

Income Taxes

During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recognized an income tax expense of $0.6 million, compared to an expense of $0.2 million in the prior year. The increase is due to changes in certain itineraries and the improved operating performance of the Company.

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $2.5 million, compared to an expense of $0.5 million in the prior year. The change is due to itinerary timing and the release of certain uncertain tax positions.

 

Results of Operations – Segments

 

Selected information for our segments is below.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.

  

For the three months ended
June 30,

  

For the six months ended
June 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

  

Change

  

%

  

2019

  

2018

  

Change

  

%

 

Tour revenues:

                                

Lindblad

 $64,930  $59,556  $5,374   9% $140,968  $130,009  $10,959   8%

Natural Habitat

  11,728   9,917   1,811   18%  25,343   21,874   3,469   16%

Total tour revenues

 $76,658  $69,473  $7,185   10% $166,311  $151,883  $14,428   9%

Operating Income:

                                

Lindblad

 $5,302  $5,107  $195   4% $18,943  $18,547  $396   2%

Natural Habitat

  (1,181)  (900)  (281)  (31%)  (458)  32   (490)  NM 

Total operating income

 $4,121  $4,207  $(86)  (2%) $18,485  $18,579  $(94)  (1%)

Adjusted EBITDA:

                                

Lindblad

 $13,270  $11,982  $1,288   11% $34,200  $32,871  $1,329   4%

Natural Habitat

  (773)  (532)  (241)  (45%)  344   761   (417)  (55%)

Total adjusted EBITDA

 $12,497  $11,450  $1,047   9% $34,544  $33,632  $912   3%

Results of Operations – Lindblad Segment

The following table sets forth our Available Guest Nights, Guest Nights Sold, Occupancy, Maximum Guests, Number of Guests and Voyages:

  

For the three months ended
June 30,

  

For the six months ended
June 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 

Available Guest Nights

  53,983   50,917   112,652   104,834 

Guest Nights Sold

  48,216   45,786   101,829   94,721 

Occupancy

  89%  90%  90%  90%

Maximum Guests

  6,829   6,242   14,142   13,047 

Number of Guests

  6,269   5,684   12,801   11,767 

Voyages

  87   81   180   176 


The following table shows the calculations of Gross Yield and Net Yield. Gross Yield is calculated by dividing Tour Revenues by Available Guest Nights and Net Yield is calculated by dividing Net Revenue by Available Guest Nights:

Calculation of Gross Yield and Net Yield

 

For the three months ended
June 30,

  

For the six months ended
June 30,

 

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

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 

Guest ticket revenues

 $58,416  $53,832  $125,526  $116,512 

Other tour revenue

  6,514   5,724   15,442   13,497 

Tour Revenues

  64,930   59,556   140,968   130,009 

Less: Commissions

  (4,908)  (4,369)  (10,759)  (9,923)

Less: Other tour expenses

  (4,418)  (4,161)  (10,104)  (8,279)

Net Revenue

 $55,604  $51,026  $120,105  $111,807 

Available Guest Nights

  53,983   50,917   112,652   104,834 

Gross Yield

 $1,203  $1,170  $1,251  $1,240 

Net Yield

  1,030   1,002   1,066   1,067 

The following table shows the calculations of Gross Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night and Net Cruise Costs per Available Guest Night:

Calculation of Gross Cruise Cost and Net Cruise Cost

 

For the three months ended
June 30,

  

For the six months ended
June 30,

 

(In thousands, except for Available Guest Nights, Gross and Net Cruise Cost per Avail. Guest Night)

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 

Cost of tours

 $30,118  $27,510  $61,439  $56,190 

Plus: Selling and marketing

  11,321   9,683   23,962   20,945 

Plus: General and administrative

  12,415   12,630   25,054   25,018 

Gross Cruise Cost

  53,854   49,823   110,455   102,153 

Less: Commissions

  (4,908)  (4,369)  (10,759)  (9,923)

Less: Other tour expenses

  (4,418)  (4,161)  (10,104)  (8,279)

Net Cruise Cost

  44,528   41,293   89,592   83,951 

Less: Fuel Expense

  (2,459)  (2,599)  (5,146)  (4,709)

Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel

  42,069   38,694   84,446   79,242 

Non-GAAP Adjustments:

                

Stock-based compensation

  (1,001)  (1,119)  (1,754)  (1,985)

National Geographic fee amortization

  (727)  (727)  (1,454)  (1,454)

Warrant exchange fees

  (466)  -   (466)  - 

Executive severance costs

  -   (287)  -   (287)

Reorganization costs

  -   (113)  (15)  (293)

Debt refinancing costs

  -   (3)  -   (997)

Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel

 $39,875  $36,445  $80,757  $74,226 

Adjusted Net Cruise Cost

 $42,334  $39,044  $85,903  $78,935 

Available Guest Nights

  53,983   50,917   112,652   104,834 

Gross Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night

 $998  $979  $980  $974 

Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night

  825   811   795   801 

Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night

  779   760   750   756 

Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night

  739   716   717   708 

Adjusted Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night

  784   767   763   753 


Comparison of Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 to Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 at the Lindblad Segment

Tour Revenues

Tour revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased $5.4 million, or 9%, to $64.9 million, compared to $59.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The increase was primarily driven by higher guest ticket revenue predominantly due to a 6% increase in Available Guest Nights from the addition of the National Geographic Venture to our fleet in the fourth quarter of 2018. Net Yield increased 3% for the three months ended June 30, 2019 to $1,030 compared to $1,002 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, due primarily to higher pricing and itinerary changes. Occupancy rates decreased slightly to 89% for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to 90% in the same period a year ago.

Tour revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased $11.0 million, or 9%, to $141.0 million, compared to $130.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase was primarily driven by higher guest ticket revenue predominantly due to a 7% increase in Available Guest Nights from the addition of the National Geographic Venture to our fleet in the fourth quarter of 2018. Net Yield of $1,066 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was in line with Net Yield of $1,067 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Occupancy of 90% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was consistent with the same period a year ago.

Operating Income

Operating income increased $0.2 million to $5.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $5.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The increase was primarily driven by the addition of the National Geographic Venture, as well as lower drydock and VAT expense, partially offset by increased marketing spend, commission costs and personnel expenses.

Operating income increased $0.4 million to $18.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $18.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase was primarily driven by the addition of the National Geographic Venture, as well as lower drydock and VAT expense, the absence of debt financing costs incurred in 2018, partially offset by increased marketing spend, commission costs and personnel expenses.

Results of Operations – Natural Habitat Segment

Comparison of Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 to Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Tour Revenues

Tour revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased $1.8 million, or 18%, to $11.7 million compared to $9.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, due to additional departures as well as price increases.

Tour revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased $3.5 million, or 16%, to $25.3 million compared to $21.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, due to additional departures as well as price increases.

Operating (loss) income

Operating loss for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased $0.3 million to $1.2 million compared to $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as tour revenue growth was more than offset by higher operating costs related to additional departures, as well as increased personnel and marketing costs to support future growth initiatives.

We incurred an operating loss of $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, a decreased of $0.5 million compared to the six months ended June 30, 2018, as tour revenue growth was more than offset by higher operating costs related to additional departures, as well as increased personnel and marketing costs to support future growth initiatives.


Adjusted EBITDA – Consolidated

The following table outlines the reconciliation to net income and calculation of consolidated Adjusted EBITDA. 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.

 

Consolidated

 

For the three months ended
June 30,

  

For the six months ended
June 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 

Net income (loss)

 $851  $(159) $15,930  $10,760 

Interest expense, net

  3,188   2,870   6,176   5,604 

Income tax expense (benefit)

  553   227   (2,513)  503 

Depreciation and amortization

  6,182   4,994   12,370   10,038 

(Gain) loss on foreign currency

  (501)  1,141   (1,157)  1,592 

Other expense, net

  30   128   49   120 

Stock-based compensation

  1,001   1,119   1,754   1,985 

National Geographic fee amortization

  727   727   1,454   1,454 

Warrant exchange fees

  466   -   466   - 

Executive severance costs

  -   287   -   287 

Reorganization costs

  -   113   15   293 

Debt refinancing costs

  -   3   -   997 

Adjusted EBITDA

 $12,497  $11,450  $34,544  $33,632 
  

For the three months ended June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2020

  

2019

  

Change

  

%

  

2020

  

2019

  

Change

  

%

 
Tour revenues:                                

Lindblad

 $(22) $64,930  $(64,952)  NM  $69,517  $140,968  $(71,451)  (51%)

Natural Habitat

  (246)  11,728   (11,974)  NM   11,454   25,343   (13,889)  (55%)

Total tour revenues

 $(268) $76,658  $(76,926)  NM  $80,971  $166,311  $(85,340)  (51%)

Operating (loss) income:

                                

Lindblad

 $(31,641) $5,302  $(36,943)  NM  $(29,452) $18,943  $(48,395)  NM 

Natural Habitat

  (3,105)  (1,181)  (1,924)  NM   (3,043)  (458)  (2,585)  NM 

Total operating (loss) income

 $(34,746) $4,121  $(38,867)  NM  $(32,495) $18,485  $(50,980)  NM 

Adjusted EBITDA:

                                

Lindblad

 $(22,986) $13,270  $(36,256)  NM  $(12,911) $34,200  $(47,111)  NM 

Natural Habitat

  (2,491)  (773)  (1,718)  NM   (1,988)  344   (2,332)  NM 

Total adjusted EBITDA

 $(25,477) $12,497  $(37,974)  NM  $(14,899) $34,544  $(49,443)  NM 

Results of Operations – Lindblad Segment

The following table sets forth our Available Guest Nights, Guest Nights Sold, Occupancy, Maximum Guests, Number of Guests and Voyages for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

  

For the three months ended June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 
  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Available Guest Nights

  -   53,983   51,624   112,652 

Guest Nights Sold

  -   48,216   46,050   101,829 

Occupancy

  -   89%  89%  90%

Maximum Guests

  -   6,829   6,512   14,142 

Number of Guests

  -   6,269   5,564   12,801 

Voyages

  -   87   85   180 

The following table shows the calculations of Gross Yield and Net Yield for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. Gross Yield is calculated by dividing Tour Revenues by Available Guest Nights and Net Yield is calculated by dividing Net Revenue by Available Guest Nights:

  

For the three months ended June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 

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

 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Guest ticket revenues

 $(11) $58,416  $60,351  $125,526 

Other tour revenue

  (11)  6,514   9,166   15,442 

Tour Revenues

  (22)  64,930   69,517   140,968 

Less: Commissions

  (1,835)  (4,908)  (7,262)  (10,759)

Less: Other tour expenses

  (953)  (4,418)  (6,713)  (10,104)

Net Revenue

 $(2,810) $55,604  $55,542  $120,105 

Available Guest Nights

  -   53,983   51,624   112,652 

Gross Yield

 

NM

  $1,203  $1,347  $1,251 

Net Yield

 

NM

   1,030   1,076   1,066 

The following table shows the calculations of Gross Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night and Net Cruise Costs per Available Guest Night for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Calculation of Gross Cruise Cost and Net Cruise Cost

 

For the three months ended June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 

(In thousands, except for Available Guest Nights, Gross and Net Cruise Cost per Avail. Guest Night)

 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Cost of tours

 $12,182  $30,118  $47,702  $61,439 

Plus: Selling and marketing

  3,201   11,321   15,184   23,962 

Plus: General and administrative

  8,297   12,415   21,895   25,054 

Gross Cruise Cost

  23,680   53,854   84,781   110,455 

Less: Commissions

  (1,835)  (4,908)  (7,262)  (10,759)

Less: Other tour expenses

  (953)  (4,418)  (6,713)  (10,104)

Net Cruise Cost

  20,892   44,528   70,806   89,592 

Less: Fuel Expense

  (931)  (2,459)  (3,323)  (5,146)

Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel

  19,961   42,069   67,483   84,446 

Non-GAAP Adjustments:

                

Stock-based compensation

  (703)  (1,001)  (1,601)  (1,754)

National Geographic fee amortization

  -   (727)  (727)  (1,454)
Warrant exchange and debt refinancing costs  -   (466)  -   (466)

Other

  (13)  -   (25)  (15)

Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel

 $19,245  $39,875  $65,130  $80,757 

Adjusted Net Cruise Cost

 $20,176  $42,334  $68,453  $85,903 

Available Guest Nights

  -   53,983   51,624   112,652 

Gross Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night

 

NM

  $998  $1,642  $980 

Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night

 

NM

   825   1,372   795 

Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night

 

NM

   779   1,307   750 

Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night

 

NM

   739   1,262   717 

Adjusted Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night

 

NM

   784   1,326   763 

Comparison of Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 to Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

Tour Revenues

Tour revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2020 decreased $64.9 million, or 100%, to $0.0 million compared to $64.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease was a result of rescheduling all expeditions due to COVID-19. 

Tour revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased $71.5 million, or 51%, to $69.5 million, compared to $141.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease was primarily driven by cancelled, disrupted and rescheduled expeditions due to COVID-19.

Operating Income

Operating income decreased $36.9 million to a loss of $31.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $5.3 million operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease was primarily a result of rescheduling all expeditions due to COVID-19.

Operating income decreased $48.4 million to a loss of $29.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to operating income of $18.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease was primarily driven by lower revenue from cancelled, disrupted and rescheduled voyages due to COVID-19 and costs associated with adding the National Geographic Endurance to the fleet in March 2020.

Results of Operations – Natural Habitat Segment

Comparison of Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 to Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

Tour Revenues

Tour revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2020 decreased $12.0 million, compared to $11.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, as a result of rescheduled expeditions due to COVID-19. 

Tour revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased $13.9 million, or 55%, to $11.5 million compared to $25.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, due primarily to cancelled, disrupted and rescheduled expeditions due to COVID-19.

Operating Income

Operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 decreased $1.9 million to a loss of $3.1 million compared to a $1.2 million loss for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease was primarily a result of rescheduled expeditions due to COVID-19.

 Operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased $2.6 million to a loss of $3.0 million compared to a $0.4 million loss for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease was primarily a result of cancelled, disrupted and rescheduled expeditions due to COVID-19.

Adjusted EBITDA

The following table outlines the reconciliation to net income and calculation of consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. 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.

Consolidated

 

For the three months ended June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Net (loss) income

 $(39,923) $851  $(42,394) $15,930 

Interest expense, net

  4,179   3,188   7,234   6,176 

Income tax (benefit) expense

  (2,943)  553   (4,770)  (2,513)

Depreciation and amortization

  8,553   6,182   15,243   12,370 

Loss (gain) on foreign currency

  3,879   (501)  7,322   (1,157)

Other expense

  62   30   113   49 

Stock-based compensation

  703   1,001   1,601   1,754 

National Geographic fee amortization

  -   727   727   1,454 
Warrant exchange and debt refinancing costs  -   466   -   466 

Other

  13   -   25   15 

Adjusted EBITDA

 $(25,477) $12,497  $(14,899) $34,544 

 

The following tables outline the reconciliation for each segment from operating income to Adjusted EBITDA.EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

 

Lindblad Segment

 

For the three months ended
June 30,

  

For the six months ended
June 30,

  

For the three months ended June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Operating income

 $5,302  $5,107  $18,943  $18,547 

Operating (loss) income

 $(31,641) $5,302  $(29,452) $18,943 

Depreciation and amortization

  5,774   4,626   11,568   9,309  7,939  5,774  14,188  11,568 

Stock-based compensation

  1,001   1,119   1,754   1,985  703  1,001  1,601  1,754 

National Geographic fee amortization

  727   727   1,454   1,454  -  727  727  1,454 

Warrant exchange fees

  466   -   466   - 

Executive severance costs

  -   287   -   287 

Reorganization costs

  -   113   15   293 

Debt refinancing costs

  -   3   -   997 
Warrant exchange and debt refinancing costs - 466 - 466 

Other

  13   -   25   15 

Adjusted EBITDA

 $13,270  $11,982  $34,200  $32,871  $(22,986) $13,270  $(12,911) $34,200

 

 

Natural Habitat Segment

 

For the three months ended
June 30,

  

For the six months ended
June 30,

  

For the three months ended June 30,

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Operating (loss) income

 $(1,181) $(900) $(458) $32 

Operating loss

 $(3,105) $(1,181) $(3,043) $(458)

Depreciation and amortization

  408   368   802   729   614   408   1,055   802 

Adjusted EBITDA

 $(773) $(532) $344  $761  $(2,491) $(773) $(1,988) $344 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the effects of travel restrictions around the world, we suspended or rescheduled the majority of expeditions and fleet operations departing March 16, 2020 through September 30, 2020 and have been working with guests to reschedule travel plans and refund payments, as applicable. The COVID-19 pandemic has already had a material negative impact on our operations and financial results and we expect the evolving pandemic to have ongoing material negative effects on operations, financial results and liquidity. Given the dynamic nature of this situation, we cannot reasonably estimate the impacts of the COVID-19 virus on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, plans and growth for the foreseeable future. It is unknown when travel restrictions and various border closures will be lifted and what the demand for expedition travel will be once these restrictions are no longer in place.

As of June 30, 2020, we had approximately $412.3 million in long-term debt obligations, including the current portion of long-term debt. We estimate that our monthly cash usage while our vessels are not in operations is approximately $10-15 million, excluding guest payments for future travel and cash refunds requested on previously made guest payments. To date, the majority of guests on rescheduled voyages have requested future travel credits. Additionally, we continue to see deposits for future travel. We believe that our cash on hand, our Second Export Credit Agreement and expected future operating cash inflows will be sufficient to fund operations, debt service requirements, and necessary capital expenditures. However, there can be no assurance that we will commence operating in the near term or if we do commence operations, that the level of initial demand will generate cash flows from operations will be available to fund future obligations. We are currently evaluating several additional strategies to enhance our liquidity position. These strategies may include, but are not limited to, pursuing additional financing from both the public and private markets through the issuance of equity and/or debt. The timing and structure of any transaction, if completed, will depend on market conditions. There can be no assurance that debt or equity financing will be available to us on favorable terms or at all.

 

Sources and Uses of Cash for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and 2018

 

Net cash providedused by operating activities was $36.8 million in 2020 compared to $37.2 million provided by operations in 2019, compared to $24.8 million in 2018. The $12.4 million increase was primarily due to improved operating results and higher bookings for future travel.the rescheduling of expeditions due to COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $152.0 million in 2020 compared to $42.3 million in 2019 compared to $31.5 million in 2018.2019. The $10.8$109.7 million increase was primarily due to an increasethe final payment for the completion of the National Geographic Endurance, and a $30.6 million contracted installment payment for the National Geographic Resolution during the current year, partially offset by the $30.2 million initial down-payment for the National Geographic Resolution in purchasesthe first quarter of property2019 and equipment primarily related to the spend on two new polar ice-class vessels in 2019.other capital expenditures. 

Net cash usedprovided by financing activities was $5.0$181.8 million in 20192020 compared to net cash provided byused in financing activities of $17.6$5.0 million in 2018.2019. The $22.6$186.8 million decreaseincrease in cash provided was primarily due to borrowing $107.7 million under the 2018 refinancingfirst senior secured credit agreement for the final contracted payment of the National Geographic Endurance, borrowing $30.6 million under the second senior secured credit agreement for contracted installment payment on the National Geographic Resolution, and a $45.0 million drawdown of our revolving credit facility, which was partially offset by the $170.6 million repayment of the previous senior debt, lower deferred financing costs and fewer stock and warrant repurchases.facility.

 

Funding Sources

 

Debt Facilities 

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

Our Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”), provides a $200.0 million senior secured first lien term loan facility (the “Term Facility”), maturing March 2025, and a $45.0 million senior secured incremental revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”), which includes a $5.0 million letter of credit sub-facility. During March 2020, we drew $45.0 million on our Revolving Facility, maturing March 2023. The Term Facility bears interest at an adjusted Intercontinental Exchange (“ICE”) Benchmark administration LIBOR plus a spread of 3.25%, which stepped down fromor 3.41% as of June 30, 2020, and the Revolving Facility bears interest at ICE LIBOR plus a spread of 3.50% after the second quarter 2019 due to an upgrade3.00%, or 3.16% as of our debt rating.June 30, 2020. In 2018, we entered into interest rate cap agreements to hedge our exposure to interest rate movements and manage our interest rate expense related to the Term Facility.

 

Senior Secured Credit Agreements

 

Our senior secured credit agreement (the “Export Credit Agreement”) makesmade available a loan in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $107.7 million for the purpose of providing financing for up to 80% of the purchase price of our new polar ice class vessel, the National Geographic Endurance, targeted to be completed in January 2020. If drawn upon, the loan will be made at the time of delivery. During March 2020, we took possession of the vessel.National Geographic Endurance and borrowed the $107.7 million under the Export Credit Agreement for the final payment. The Export Credit Agreement at our election, will bearbears interest either at a fixed interest rate effectively equal to 5.78% or a floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a margin of 3.00% per annum. annum, or 3.31% for the period covered as of June 30, 2020.

 

On April 8, 2019, we entered into aOur senior secured credit agreement (the “Second Export Credit Agreement”) with Citibank, N.A., London Branch (“Citi”) and Eksportkreditt Norge AS (“EK” and together with Citi, the “Lenders”). Pursuant to the Second Export Credit Agreement, the Lenders have agreed to makemakes available to us at our option and subject to certain conditions, a loan in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $122.8 million for the purpose of providing pre- and post- delivery financing for up to 80% of the purchase price of ourCompany’s new expedition ice-class cruise vessel, targetedthe National Geographic Resolution, scheduled to be completeddelivered in Septemberthe fourth quarter of 2021. The Second Export Credit Agreement bears a variable interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a margin of 3.00% per annum, or 3.31% for the period covered as of June 30, 2020. After completion of the vessel, the Second Export Credit Agreement, at our option, will bear an interest rate at our option, of either a fixed rate of 6.36% or a variable rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a margin of 3.00% per annum. In September 2019 and April 2020, we drew approximately $30.5 million and $30.6 million, respectively, under the Second Export Credit Agreement for the second and third contracted payments, respectively, on the National Geographic Resolution

The Company has also amended both its export credit agreements and term loan and revolving credit facilities.  During June 2020, the Company amended its export credit agreements to defer approximately $9.0 million in aggregate scheduled amortization payments from June 2020 through March 2021 and to suspend the total net leverage ratio covenant from June 2020 through June 2021.  On August 7, 2020, the Company amended its term loan and revolving credit facilities to waive the application of the total net leverage ratio covenant through June 2021. In connection with the amendment, the interest rate of the term loan has been increased by 125bps, to be paid-in-kind at maturity, a LIBOR floor of 75bps has been added to each facility and certain covenants have been amended to be more restrictive.

 

The Amended Credit Agreement, the Export Credit Agreement and the Second Export Credit Agreement contain financial and restrictive covenants. As of June 30, 2019,2020, we were in compliance with our covenants.

Funding Needs

 

We generally rely on a combination of cash flows provided by operations and the incurrence of additional debt to fund obligations. A vast majority of guest ticket receipts are collected in advance of the applicable expedition date. These advance passenger receipts remain a current liability until the expedition date and the cash generated from these advance receipts is used interchangeably with cash on hand from other cash from operations. The cash received as advanced receipts can be used to fund operating expenses for the applicable future expeditions or otherwise, pay down credit facilities, make long-term investments or any other use of cash. As of June 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, we had a working capital deficit of $29.1$36.7 million and $9.3$36.3 million, respectively. As of June 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, we had $78.7$80.9 million and $113.4$101.6 million, respectively, in cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash.

 

Our Board of Directors approved a stock and warrant repurchase plan (“Repurchase Plan”) in November 2015 and increased the repurchase plan to $35.0 million in November 2016. The Repurchase Plan authorizes us to purchase from time to time our outstanding common stock and warrants. Any shares and warrants purchased will be retired. The Repurchase Plan has no time deadline and will continue until otherwise modified or terminated at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors. These repurchases exclude shares repurchased to settle statutory employee tax withholding related to the exercise of stock options and vesting of stock awards. All repurchases were made using cash resources. During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019,2020, we repurchased 1,8958,517 shares of common stock for approximately $23,000.$127,000. We have cumulatively repurchased 866,701875,218 shares of common stock for $8.2$8.3 million and 6,011,926 warrants for $14.7 million, since plan inception. The balance for the Repurchase Plan was $12.1$12.0 million as of June 30, 2019.2020. During March 2020, the Repurchase Plan was suspended due to the uncertain impact of the COVID-19 virus. 

 

In 2017, we executed a contract with Ulstein Verft to build a polar ice class vessel, the National Geographic Endurance, targeted to be competed in January 2020, with a total purchase price

 

In February 2019, we entered into an agreement with Ulstein Verft to construct a second polar ice-class vessel, a sister ship of the National Geographic EnduranceResolution, with a total purchase price of 1,291.0 million Norwegian Kroner (NOK). DuringIn March 2019, we entered into foreign exchange forward contract hedges to lock in a purchase price of $153.5 million, including hedging costs. The purchase price is subject to potential adjustments from contract specifications for variations in speed, deadweight, fuel consumption and delivery date. The purchase price is due in installments, with the first 20% paid shortly after execution of the agreement, 50% to be paid over the duration of the build20% in September 2019, 20% in April 2020, 10% due in April 2021 and the final 30% due upon delivery and acceptance of the vessel. The vessel is targetedscheduled to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2021. In September 2021. On2019 and April 8, 2019,2020, we entered intodrew approximately $30.5 million and $30.6 million, respectively, under the Second Export Credit Agreement for the contracted installment payments. The remaining purchase price of the vessel is expected to be funded through a combination of cash available on our balance sheet, our Second Export Credit Agreement and excess cash flows generated by our existing operations.

During March 2020, we borrowed the $107.7 million under the Export Credit Agreement for the final contracted payment of the National Geographic Endurance and drew $45.0 million on our Revolver Facility. During April 2020, we drew $30.6 million under the Second Export Credit Agreement for a contracted installment payment on the National Geographic Resolution. During May 2020, we amended the maturity dates of the note payable and during June 2020, we amended the senior secured credit agreement (the “Second Export Credit Agreement”) to make available to us, at our optionagreements. The additional borrowings and subject to certain conditions, a loan in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $122.8 million for the purpose of providing pre- and post- delivery financing for up to 80% of the purchase price of our second new polar ice-class vessel.

The 2019 agreement to construct the polar ice class vesselamendments created a material changechanges in our future obligations from those reported in our 20182019 Annual Report. The additional or amended related obligations as of June 30, 20192020 are as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

Total

  

Current

  

1-2 years

 

New polar ice class vessel

 $123,303  $61,097  $62,206 

As of June 30, 2019, we had approximately $200.5 million in long-term debt obligations, including the current portion of long-term debt. We believe that our cash on hand, our revolving credit facility, our senior secured credit agreements and expected future operating cash inflows will be sufficient to fund operations, debt service requirements, capital expenditures for our newbuilds and other assets, acquisitions, and our Repurchase Plan. However, there can be no assurance that cash flows from operations will be available in the future to fund future obligations.

(In thousands)

 

Total

 

 

Current

 

 

1-2 years

 

 

 

3-4 years

 

 

 

Thereafter

 

Export Credit Agreement

 

$

107,695

 

 

$

2,805

 

 

$

22,436

 

 

$

41,620

 

 

$

40,834

 

Second Export Credit Agreement

  

30,644

   

-

   

-

   -   

30,644

 

Revolver

 

 

45,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

45,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Note Payable 

 

 

2,525

 

 

 

842

 

 

 

1,683

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

WeIn 2019, we entered into an Export Credit Agreement and a Second Export Credit Agreement as described above.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

For a detailed discussion of the Critical Accounting Policies, please see our 20182019 Annual Report.

 

 

Item 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

There have been no material changes in our exposure to market risks from the information set forth in the “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” sections contained in our 20182019 Annual Report, with the exception of foreign currency denominated agreement for the construction of our polar ice class vessel and the foreign exchange forward contracts that we entered into and designated as a cash flow hedge for the purchase of the contracted polar ice class vessel targeted to be delivered in September 2021.Report.

 

We are exposed to a market risk for interest rates related to our variable rate debt. We assess our market risks based on changes in interest rates utilizing a sensitivity analysis that measures the potential impact on earnings and cash flows based on a hypothetical 1.0% change (increase and decrease) in interest rates. For additional information regarding our long-term borrowings see Note 5 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. As of June 30, 2019,2020, we had interest rate cap agreements to hedge a portion of our exposure to interest rate movements of our variable rate debt and to manage our interest expense. The notional amount of outstanding debt associated with interest rate cap agreements as of June 30, 20192020 was $100.0 million. Based on our June 30, 20192020 outstanding variable rate debt balance, a hypothetical 1.0% change in the six-month LIBOR interest rates would impact our annual interest expense by approximately $1.0 million.

 

As of June 30, 2020, we had foreign currency forward contracts to hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk related to our ship construction contracts denominated in NOK. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded a loss of approximately $3.9 million in other comprehensive income related to these foreign exchange derivatives. The strengthening of the NOK at June 30, 2020 by a hypothetical 10%, would result in an approximately $6.0 million gain being recorded in other comprehensive income. The weakening of the NOK at June 30, 2020 by a hypothetical 10%, would result in an approximately $4.9 million loss being recorded in other comprehensive income.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the quarter ended June 30, 2019,2020, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer have concluded that as of June 30, 2019,during the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

  

 

Part 2.II.

OTHER INFORMATION

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

The Company is involved in various claims, legal actions and regulatory proceedings arising from time to time in the ordinary course of business. We have protection and indemnity insurance that would be expected to cover any damages.

 

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

RISK FACTORS

 

We operate in a rapidly changing environment that involves a number of risks that could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results, some of which are beyond our control. The risks and uncertainties that we believe are most important for you to consider are discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the 2018our 2019 Annual Report filed on February 28, 2019.26, 2020, and those discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020, as filed on May 6, 2020.

 

 

Item 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

Recent Sales by the Company of Unregistered Securities

 

There were no unregistered sales of equity securities during the quarter ended June 30, 2019.2020.

 

Repurchases of Securities

 

The Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock and warrant repurchase plan (“Repurchase Plan”) in November 2015 and increased the repurchase plan to $35.0 million in November 2016. The Repurchase Plan authorizes the Company to purchase from time to time the Company’s outstanding common stock and warrants. Any shares and warrants purchased will be retired. The Repurchase Plan has no time deadline and will continue until otherwise modified or terminated at the sole discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019, no shares were repurchased. We have cumulativelyMarch 31, 2020, we repurchased 866,7018,517 shares of common stock for $8.2approximately $127,000. We have cumulatively repurchased 875,218 shares of common stock for $8.3 million and 6,011,926 warrants for $14.7 million, since plan inception. The remaining balance for the Repurchase Plan was $12.1$12.0 million as of June 30, 2019.2020. In March 2020, the Repurchase Plan was suspended due to the uncertain impact of the COVID-19 virus. 

 

No shares were repurchased under the Repurchase Plan during the three months ended June 30, 2020. The following table represents information with respect to shares of common stock repurchased under the Repurchase Plan as well as shares withheld from vesting of stock-based compensation awards for employee income taxes, for the periods indicated:

 

Period

 

Total number of shares purchased

  

Average price paid per share

  

Dollar value of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs

  

Maximum dollar value of warrants and shares that may be purchased under approved plans or programs

 

April 1 through April 30, 2019 (a)

  18,348  $15.58  $-  $12,102,046 

May 1 through May 31, 2019 (a)

  11,975   16.51   -   12,102,046 

June 1 through June 30, 2019 (b)

  15,079   16.84   -   12,102,046 

Total

  45,402      $-     

 __________

Period

 

Total number of shares purchased

  

Average price paid per share

  

Dollar value of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs

  

Maximum dollar value of warrants and shares that may be purchased under approved plans or programs

 

April 1 through April 30, 2020 (a)

  39,269  $3.80  $-  $11,974,787 

May 1 through May 31, 2020 (a)

  8,600   7.75   -   11,974,787 

June 1 through June 30, 2020 (a)

  93   10.23   -   11,974,787 

Total

  47,962      $-     

 

(a)

Amount relates to shares withheld from vesting’s of stock-based compensation awards for employee income tax withholding.

(b)

Amount relates to shares withheld from vesting's of stock-based compensation awards for employee income tax withholding and exercise of options.withholding.

 

Item 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.

Other information

Other information

 

Not applicable

On August 7, 2020, the Company amended its term loan and revolving credit facilities to waive the application of the total net leverage ratio covenant through June 2021. In connection with the amendment, the interest rate of the term loan has been increased by 125bps, to be paid-in-kind at maturity, a LIBOR floor of 75bps has been added to each facility and certain covenants have been amended to be more restrictive.

 

 

Item 6.

exhibits

exhibits

Number

 

Description

 

Included

 

Form

 

Filing Date

4.410.1 Amendment No 2 to Warrantthe Senior Secured Credit Agreement dated January 8, 2018 among the Company and LEX Endurance Ltd. with Citibank, N.A. and Eksportkreditt Norge AS.. By ReferenceIncorporated by reference 8-K July 17,June 15, 2020
10.2Amendment No 1 to the Senior Secured Credit Agreement dated April 8, 2019 among the Company and Bluewater II Limited with Citibank, N.A. and Eksportkreditt Norge AS.Incorporated by reference8-KJune 15, 2020
10.3 Dealer ManagerAmendment No. 1 to the Third Amended and Solicitation AgentRestated Credit Agreement between Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.dated March 27, 2018, among Lindblad Expeditions, LLC and Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, IncMaritime Enterprises, Ltd. as borrowers, the Company, the lenders party thereto, and Credit Suisse AG, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Citibank, N.A. as Joint Bookrunners, Joint Lead Arrangers and Syndication Agents.. By ReferenceHerewith  S-4 June 14, 2019

31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

Herewith

 

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

Herewith

 

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

Herewith

 

 

 

 

32.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

Herewith

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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, thereunto duly authorized, on August 1, 2019.10, 2020.

 

 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC.

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

By

/s/ Sven-Olof Lindblad

Sven-Olof Lindblad

 

 

Sven-Olof LindbladChief Executive Officer and President

Chief Executive Officer and President


 

 

 

 


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