0001628280-15-005607.txt : 20150730 0001628280-15-005607.hdr.sgml : 20150730 20150730160052 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001628280-15-005607 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20150728 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20150730 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20150730 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TOWN SPORTS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001281774 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-MEMBERSHIP SPORTS & RECREATION CLUBS [7997] IRS NUMBER: 200640002 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36803 FILM NUMBER: 151016084 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5 PENN PLAZA STREET 2: 4TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10001 BUSINESS PHONE: (212) 246-6700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5 PENN PLAZA STREET 2: 4TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10001 8-K 1 a8kq22015.htm 8-K 8K Q2 2015


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2015
 
 
Town Sports International Holdings, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
 
 
 
Delaware
001-36803
20-0640002
(State or other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
5 Penn Plaza (4th Floor), New York, New York
 
10001
(Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 246-6700
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨
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¨
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¨
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¨
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On July 30, 2015, Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its results for the second quarter 2015. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Item 2.02 and 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the attached exhibit, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01 Other Events
As previously announced on February 25, 2015, the Company had engaged Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. to assist it in exploring strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the Company.  On July 28, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company decided to terminate its agreement with Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release issued by Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. on July 30, 2015 announcing earnings for the second quarter 2015.





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.
 
 
 
 
 
TOWN SPORTS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
 
 
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
Date: July 30, 2015
 
By:
 
/s/ Carolyn Spatafora
 
 
 
 
Carolyn Spatafora
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer





EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
  
  
 
 
 
Exhibit 99.1
  
Press release issued by Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. on July 30, 2015 announcing earnings for the second quarter 2015


EX-99.1 2 ex-991xq22015.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 EX-99.1 - Q2 2015


Exhibit 99.1
For Release on July 30, 2015
TOWN SPORTS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2015 FINANCIAL RESULTS
New York, NY - July 30, 2015 - Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. (“TSI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CLUB), one of the leading owners and operators of health clubs located primarily in major cities from Washington, DC north through New England, operating under the brand names “New York Sports Clubs,” “Boston Sports Clubs,” “Washington Sports Clubs”, “Philadelphia Sports Clubs” and "BFX Studio" announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015.
Second Quarter Overview:
Total member count increased 20,000 to 525,000 during Q2 2015 compared to a decrease of 8,000 in Q2 2014. Membership compared to the end of Q2 2014 increased by 7.6%.
Membership monthly attrition averaged 4.0% per month in Q2 2015 compared to 3.4% per month in Q2 2014.
Revenue was $108.3 million in Q2 2015, a decrease of 6.4% compared to Q2 2014. A decline in average monthly dues was only partially offset by an increased membership level, a personal training revenue increase of 6.0% and increased joining and annual fees recognized.
The average monthly dues charged in Q2 2015 decreased 13.9% to $51.40 from $59.70 per member in Q2 2014 primarily due to existing members downgrading their memberships to those with lower monthly dues and new members enrolling at lower rates, both as a result of the new HVLP strategy.
Average joining fees per sale, including the upfront annual fee, increased 10.0%, or $6.00, to $66.00 in Q2 2015 from an average of $60.00 per sale in Q2 2014. This was a 44.4%, or $52.60, decrease compared to average joining fees per sale of $118.60 in Q1 2015.
Cash collected for joining fees in Q2 2015 increased $3.5 million from Q2 2014 related to an increase in joining fees per membership as well as an increase in memberships sold but decreased $5.3 million when compared to Q1 2015 primarily due to the elimination of the initiation fee in certain clubs during Q2 2015 and expanding this elimination to all clubs for the last week of the quarter.
Comparable club revenue decreased 5.4% in Q2 2015 compared to a decrease of 4.5% in Q2 2014.
Adjusted EBITDA was $5.5 million in Q2 2015 compared to $15.5 million in Q2 2014 (Refer to the reconciliation below).
Net loss was $31.1 million in Q2 2015, which included a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $31.6 million, non-cash fixed asset impairment charge of $1.0 million and a separation expense related to our former Chief Executive Officer of $776,000. The goodwill impairment charge had a non-cash income tax benefit of $11.9 million. The fixed asset impairment charge and the separation expense did not have any tax effect due to the impact of the Company’s tax valuation allowance in Q2 2015.
Loss per share was $1.26 in Q2 2015, which included loss per share of $0.84 for non-cash fixed asset and goodwill impairment charges, net of taxes, and $0.03 for a separation obligation related to our former Chief Executive Officer. Loss per share in Q2 2014 was $0.04, which included loss per share of $0.02 for a non-cash fixed asset impairment charge.
As of June 30, 2015, our cash position was $98.4 million (approximately $41.2 million of which was held at the holding company) for a net debt level of $208.4 million compared to a net debt level of $214.8 million as of December 31, 2014.





Patrick Walsh, Executive Chairman of TSI, commented: "While revenue and EBITDA declined in the quarter, our net member gain of 20,000 was a second quarter record for the company, and year-over-year our membership increased by 8.0%. However, the net result of our HVLP rollout is still pressuring total revenue and EBITDA due to lower average monthly dues.  We will continue to adjust pricing in order to find the balance that results in increased revenue while also focusing on driving membership growth."
Mr. Walsh continued: "We are currently undergoing an exhaustive examination of the Company's strategy and operations, and are focused on optimizing cash flow and creating long-term value for our shareholders. Town Sports possesses well-recognized brands and talented people throughout the organization, which creates a strong foundation for all of our initiatives.” 
Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2015 Financial Results:
Revenue (in thousands):
 
 
Quarter Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
Revenue
 
% Revenue
 
Revenue
 
% Revenue
 
% Variance
Membership dues
$
77,912

 
71.9
%
 
$
87,558

 
75.7
%
 
(11.0
)%
Initiation and processing fees
3,883

 
3.6
%
 
2,985

 
2.6
%
 
30.1
 %
Membership revenue
81,795

 
75.5
%
 
90,543

 
78.3
%
 
(9.7
)%
Personal training revenue
19,338

 
17.9
%
 
18,244

 
15.8
%
 
6.0
 %
Other ancillary club revenue
5,608

 
5.2
%
 
5,377

 
4.6
%
 
4.3
 %
Ancillary club revenue
24,946

 
23.1
%
 
23,621

 
20.4
%
 
5.6
 %
Fees and other revenue
1,555

 
1.4
%
 
1,533

 
1.3
%
 
1.4
 %
Total revenue
$
108,296

 
100.0
%
 
$
115,697

 
100.0
%
 
(6.4
)%
Total revenue for Q2 2015 decreased $7.4 million, or 6.4%, compared to Q2 2014, primarily due to existing members downgrading their memberships to those with lower monthly dues and new members enrolling at lower rates, both as a result of the new HVLP strategy. The effect of existing members opting for lower dues and new members enrolling at lower rates were only partially offset by an increase in membership sales volume. Our total member count increased 20,000 to 525,000 in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to a decrease of 8,000 in the same prior-year period. We continue to adjust pricing in order to increase revenue while also focusing on driving membership growth.
Operating expenses (in thousands):
 
 
 
Quarter Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
$ Variance
 
% Variance
Payroll and related
 
$
46,137

 
$
44,762

 
$
1,375

 
3.1
%
Club operating
 
50,821

 
48,618

 
2,203

 
4.5
%
General and administrative
 
8,039

 
7,506

 
533

 
7.1
%
Depreciation and amortization
 
12,178

 
11,853

 
325

 
2.7
%
Impairment of fixed assets
 
1,014

 
890

 
124

 
13.9
%
Impairment of goodwill
 
31,558

 

 
31,558

 
N/A

Total operating expenses
 
$
149,747

 
$
113,629

 
$
36,118

 
31.8
%





Total operating expenses for Q2 2015 increased $36.1 million, or 31.8%, compared to Q2 2014. The 2015 period included increased fixed asset and goodwill impairment charges of $31.7 million, resulting from tests due to triggering events, and a separation obligation of $776,000 related to our former Chief Executive Officer. Separate from these items, operating expenses increased $3.7 million, or 3.2%, primarily reflecting increased marketing expenses of $2.2 million primarily due to advertising for the HVLP pricing strategy and increased payroll expenses of $631,000 from personal training which was directly related to higher personal training revenue.
Payroll and related. Payroll and related expenses increased $1.4 million, or 3.1%, in Q2 2015 compared to the same prior-year period. The payroll expenses increase included a $776,000 separation obligation related to our former Chief Executive Officer in the three months ended June 30, 2015. Separate from this item, payroll and related expenses increased $599,000, or 1.3%, primarily driven by increased personal training payroll of $631,000 which was directly related to the increase in personal training revenue.
Club Operating. Club operating expenses increased $2.2 million, or 4.5%, in Q2 2015 compared to the same prior-year period, primarily reflecting increased advertising spend associated with the HVLP pricing strategy and increased rent and occupancy expenses, partially offset by decreased utilities and maintenance expenses.
General and administrative. General and administrative expenses increased $533,000, or 7.1%, in Q2 2015 compared to the same period last year, primarily reflecting costs of $314,000 associated with the changes to our Board of Directors and other related expenses. Separate from this non-comparable item, general and administrative expenses increased $219,000 principally reflecting increased consulting expenses of $239,000.
Cash:
As of June 30, 2015, our cash position was $98.4 million, which was a $12.5 million decrease compared to March 31, 2015. The decrease in our cash position reflected capital expenditures of $10.4 million related to club maintenance, club remodeling and planned 2015 openings, including one BFX Studio location opened in Q2 2015 and one future BFX Studio location, as well as $4.3 million in interest payments.
Investing Activities Outlook:
For the year ending December 31, 2015, we currently plan to invest $30.0 million to $34.0 million in capital expenditures. This amount includes approximately $9.0 million to $10.0 million related to planned 2015 openings, including one club and two BFX Studio locations that opened in the six months ended June 30, 2015, and one future BFX Studio location. Total capital expenditures also includes approximately $13.0 million to $15.0 million to continue enhancing or upgrading existing clubs and approximately $5.0 million to $6.0 million principally related to major renovations at certain clubs. We also expect to invest approximately $3.0 million to continue to enhance our management information and communication systems. We expect these capital expenditures to be funded by cash flow from operations and available cash on hand.





Forward-Looking Statements:
This release contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, without limitation, statements under the caption “Investing Activities Outlook”, statements regarding future financial results and performance, potential sales revenue, potential club closures, HVLP conversions, our strategic review process, and other statements that are predictive in nature or depend upon or refer to events or conditions, or that include words such as “outlook”, “believes”, “expects”, “potential”, “continues”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “seeks”, “approximately”, “predicts”, “intends”, “plans”, “estimates”, “anticipates”, “target”, “could” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. These statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company’s control, including, among others, the level of market demand for the Company’s services, economic conditions affecting the Company’s business, the success of our HVLP strategy, the geographic concentration of the Company’s clubs, competitive pressure, the ability to achieve reductions in operating costs and to continue to integrate acquisitions, outsourcing of certain aspects of our business, environmental matters, the application of Federal and state tax laws and regulations, any security and privacy breaches involving customer data, the levels and terms of the Company’s indebtedness, and other specific factors discussed herein and in other releases and public filings made by the Company (including the Company’s reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission). The Company believes that all forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions when made; however, the Company cautions that it is impossible to predict actual results or outcomes or the effects of risks, uncertainties or other factors on anticipated results or outcomes and that, accordingly, one should not place undue reliance on these statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date when made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements in light of subsequent events or developments. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results or outcomes discussed in any forward-looking statement.
About Town Sports International Holdings, Inc.:
New York-based Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. is one of the leading owners and operators of fitness clubs in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States and, through its subsidiaries, operated 154 fitness clubs as of June 30, 2015, comprising 106 New York Sports Clubs, 27 Boston Sports Clubs, 13 Washington Sports Clubs (two of which are partly-owned), five Philadelphia Sports Clubs, and three clubs located in Switzerland, and three BFX Studio. These clubs collectively served approximately 525,000 members as of June 30, 2015. For more information on TSI, visit 
http://www.mysportsclubs.com.

As the Company is in a period of transition, until further notice, the Company will not be hosting conference calls to discuss quarterly results. The Company intends to continue to issue press releases reporting quarterly and annual earnings.

From time to time we may use our Web site as a channel of distribution of material company information. Financial and other material information regarding the Company is routinely posted on and accessible at http://www.mysportsclubs.com. In addition, you may automatically receive email alerts and other information about us by enrolling your email by visiting the “Email Alerts” section at http://www.mysportsclubs.com.

Town Sports International Holdings, Inc., New York
Contact Information:

Investor Contact:
(917) 765-9974 extension 1775
Investor.relations@town-sports.com









TOWN SPORTS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014
(All figures in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
98,359

 
$
93,452

Accounts receivable, net
3,250

 
3,656

Inventory
328

 
573

Deferred tax assets
1,757

 
724

Prepaid corporate income taxes
14,970

 
11,588

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
12,340

 
12,893

Total current assets
131,004

 
122,886

Fixed assets, net
221,714

 
233,644

Goodwill
1,111

 
32,593

Intangible assets, net
192

 
394

Deferred tax assets
10

 

Deferred membership costs
6,807

 
7,396

Other assets
12,809

 
12,920

Total assets
$
373,647

 
$
409,833

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt
$
3,114

 
$
3,114

Accounts payable
5,753

 
2,873

Accrued expenses
31,450

 
26,702

Accrued interest
130

 
376

Dividends payable
194

 
291

Deferred revenue
47,220

 
36,950

Deferred tax liabilities
11

 
300

Total current liabilities
87,872

 
70,606

Long-term debt
295,845

 
296,757

Building financing arrangement
83,900

 
83,400

Dividends payable
142

 
211

Deferred lease liabilities
53,277

 
53,847

Deferred tax liabilities
1,818

 
11,999

Deferred revenue
3,096

 
2,455

Other liabilities
9,282

 
8,642

Total liabilities
535,232

 
527,917

Stockholders’ deficit:
 
 
 
Common stock
24

 
24

Additional paid-in capital
(9,042
)
 
(10,055
)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
(127
)
 
395

Accumulated deficit
(152,440
)
 
(108,448
)
Total stockholders’ deficit
(161,585
)
 
(118,084
)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit
$
373,647

 
$
409,833







TOWN SPORTS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
(All figures in thousands except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Club operations
$
106,741

 
$
114,164

 
$
216,629

 
$
228,644

Fees and other
1,555

 
1,533

 
3,091

 
2,956

 
108,296

 
115,697

 
219,720

 
231,600

Operating Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Payroll and related
46,137

 
44,762

 
92,997

 
89,335

Club operating
50,821

 
48,618

 
102,106

 
98,213

General and administrative
8,039

 
7,506

 
16,448

 
15,787

Depreciation and amortization
12,178

 
11,853

 
23,852

 
23,651

Impairment of fixed assets
1,014

 
890

 
2,151

 
4,513

Impairment of goodwill
31,558

 

 
31,558

 
137

 
149,747

 
113,629

 
269,112

 
231,636

Operating (loss) income
(41,451
)
 
2,068

 
(49,392
)
 
(36
)
Interest expense
5,188

 
4,697

 
10,358

 
9,408

Equity in the earnings of investees and rental income
(579
)
 
(639
)
 
(1,190
)
 
(1,240
)
Loss before benefit for corporate income taxes
(46,060
)
 
(1,990
)
 
(58,560
)
 
(8,204
)
Benefit for corporate income taxes
(14,992
)
 
(1,071
)
 
(14,728
)
 
(3,770
)
Net loss
$
(31,068
)
 
$
(919
)
 
$
(43,832
)
 
$
(4,434
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted loss per share
$
(1.26
)
 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
(1.79
)
 
$
(0.18
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating loss per share
24,590,759

 
24,291,375

 
24,503,624

 
24,226,271

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per common share
$

 
$
0.16

 
$

 
$
0.32







 





TOWN SPORTS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
(All figures in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(43,832
)
 
$
(4,434
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
23,852

 
23,651

Impairment of fixed assets
2,151

 
4,513

Impairment of goodwill
31,558

 
137

Amortization of debt discount
645

 
649

Amortization of debt issuance costs
393

 
584

Amortization of building financing costs
63

 

Non-cash rental income, net of non-cash rental expense
(1,659
)
 
(1,241
)
Share-based compensation expense
973

 
1,132

Net change in deferred taxes
(11,513
)
 
(5,593
)
Net change in certain operating assets and liabilities
20,337

 
3,154

Decrease in membership costs
589

 
649

Landlord contributions to tenant improvements
296

 
650

Increase in insurance reserves
115

 
245

Other
340

 
135

Total adjustments
68,140

 
28,665

Net cash provided by operating activities
24,308

 
24,231

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(16,793
)
 
(16,188
)
Change in restricted cash
(1,100
)
 

Deposit received in connection with building financing arrangement

 
5,000

Net cash used in investing activities
(17,893
)
 
(11,188
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from building financing arrangement
500

 

Principal payments on 2013 Term Loan Facility
(1,557
)
 
(1,625
)
Debt issuance costs
(350
)
 

Cash dividends paid
(82
)
 
(7,666
)
Redemption paid pursuant to the Rights Plan
(246
)
 

Proceeds from stock option exercises
40

 
47

Net cash used in financing activities
(1,695
)
 
(9,244
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
187

 
9

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
4,907

 
3,808

Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period
93,452

 
73,598

Cash and cash equivalents end of period
$
98,359

 
$
77,406

Summary of the change in certain operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Decrease in accounts receivable
$
125

 
$
150

Decrease (increase) in inventory
254

 
(134
)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets
2,662

 
(284
)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and accrued interest
9,726

 
(3,535
)
Change in prepaid corporate income taxes and corporate income taxes payable
(3,341
)
 
1,571

Increase in deferred revenue
10,911

 
5,386

Net change in certain working capital components
$
20,337

 
$
3,154







TOWN SPORTS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Net Loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
(All figures in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Quarter Ended June 30,
 
2015

2014
Net loss
$
(31,068
)

$
(919
)
Interest expense, net of interest income
5,188


4,697

Benefit for corporate income taxes
(14,992
)

(1,071
)
Depreciation and amortization
12,178


11,853

EBITDA
(28,694
)

14,560

Impairment of fixed assets
1,014


890

Impairment of goodwill
31,558



Non-cash rental income from former tenant (1)
(492
)


Rent related to building financing arrangement (2)
(187
)


Legal and other costs in connection with changes to the Board of Directors
314

 

Club closure expenses
1,109

 

Separation accrual related to our former Chief Executive Officer (3)
856

 

Adjusted EBITDA
$
5,478


$
15,450

(1)
In connection with the East 86th Street building financing arrangement, we continue to record non-cash rental income from our former tenant.
(2)
Rent paid in connection with our club at the East 86th Street property is recorded as interest expense on the consolidated statement of operations.
(3)
Includes separation accrual of $776 and related expenses.





Non-GAAP Financial Measures - EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
EBITDA consists of net income (loss) plus interest expense (net of interest income), provision (benefit) for corporate income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is the Company’s EBITDA excluding certain items, such as any fixed asset or goodwill impairments, non-cash rental income from former tenant, rent related to building financing arrangement and loss on extinguishment of debt. In the case of Q2 2015, Adjusted EBITDA also excludes legal and other costs in connection with changes to the Board of Directors, club closure expenses, and separation accrual related to our former Chief Executive Officer. EBITDA is not a measure of liquidity or financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA, as we define it, may not be identical to similarly titled measures used by some other companies.
EBITDA has material limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss), operating income (loss), cash flows from operating activities or other cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP. The items excluded from EBITDA, but included in the calculation of reported net income and operating income, are significant and must be considered in performing a comprehensive assessment of our performance.
EBITDA excludes, among other items, the effect of depreciation and amortization, which is a significant component of our reported GAAP data. Depreciation and amortization, which is a non-cash item, totaled $12.2 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2015. Although a premise underlying depreciation and amortization is that it will be reinvested in our business to restore, replenish or purchase property, equipment and other related assets, the funds represented by depreciation and amortization could, in the Company’s discretion, be utilized for other purposes (e.g., debt service). Accordingly, EBITDA may be useful as a supplemental measure to GAAP financial data for assessing our performance.
Investors or prospective investors in the Company regularly request EBITDA as a supplemental analytical measure to, and in conjunction with, our GAAP financial data. We understand that these investors use EBITDA, among other things, to assess our ability to service our existing debt and to incur debt in the future, to evaluate our executive compensation programs, to assess our ability to fund our capital expenditure program, and to gain insight into the manner in which the Company’s management and board of directors analyze our performance. We believe that investors find the inclusion of EBITDA in our press releases to be useful and helpful to them.
Our management and board of directors also use EBITDA as a supplemental measure to our GAAP financial data for purposes broadly similar to those used by investors.
The purposes to which EBITDA may be used by investors, and is used by our management and board of directors, include the following:
The Company is required to comply with financial covenants and borrowing limitations that are based on variations of EBITDA as defined in our 2013 Senior Credit Facility, as amended.
Our discussions with prospective lenders and investors in recent years, including in relation to our 2013 Senior Credit Facility, have confirmed the importance of EBITDA in their decision-making processes relating to the making of loans to us or investing in our debt securities.
The Company uses EBITDA as a key factor in determining annual incentive bonuses for executive officers (as discussed in our proxy statement).
The Company considers EBITDA to be a useful supplemental measure to GAAP financial data because it provides a performance measure to assess results without regard to capital structure and taxes.
Quarterly, equity analysts who follow our company often report on our EBITDA with respect to valuation commentary.
Adjusted EBITDA has similar uses and limitations as EBITDA. We do not, and investors should not, place undue reliance on EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of our performance.