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Business Upturn
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Love Island USA Season 7 Episode 7? What's next after Belle-A's shocking exit?
By Aman Shukla Published on June 9, 2025, 19:00 IST Last updated June 9, 2025, 12:59 IST Love Island USA Season 7 has been a rollercoaster of romance, drama, and unexpected twists, and Episode 7 promises to keep the heat turned up in the Fijian villa. Following the shocking elimination of Belle-A Walker in Episode 6, fans are eager to see how the Islanders navigate the fallout and what new developments await. Here's a detailed look at what to expect in Love Island USA Season 7 Episode 7, airing on Peacock at 9 p.m. ET. Recap of Episode 6: A Shocking Recoupling Episode 6 marked a pivotal moment in the season with the first recoupling, where the men held the power to choose their partners. The spotlight was on Nic Vansteenberghe, who faced a tough decision between Belle-A Walker and Bombshell Cierra Ortega. Despite a slow-building emotional connection with Belle-A, Nic chose to couple up with Cierra, citing a stronger and faster-paced bond. This decision left Belle-A single, resulting in her elimination from the villa. Belle-A exited with grace, telling Nic, 'It's not my loss,' leaving fans buzzing with reactions on social media. Some even called for her return during Casa Amor, with one viewer tweeting, 'There's no season perfect than this one to bring someone back & she an OG gone too soon. Bring her back for casa, it's Gods Plan!' What to Expect in Episode 7 With Belle-A's departure shaking the villa, Episode 7 is set to dive into the aftermath and introduce fresh challenges to test the Islanders' connections. Here's what fans can anticipate: 1. Fallout from Nic's Decision Nic's choice to couple up with Cierra over Belle-A will likely create tension in the villa. While Belle-A left with composure, her exit may spark conversations among the Islanders about loyalty and decision-making. Expect Nic and Cierra's new partnership to be under scrutiny as the other Islanders weigh in on whether Nic made the right call. The love triangle's resolution could also impact Nic's relationships with others in the villa, especially those who were close to Belle-A, such as Huda Mustafa or Chelley Bissainthe. 2. New Bombshells Stir the Pot Love Island USA is known for its game-changing Bombshells, and Episode 7 is likely to introduce new faces to shake up existing couples. The arrival of Bombshells Hannah Fields and Amaya Espinal in Episode 6 already caused a stir, and more newcomers could push the Islanders to rethink their connections. Will these Bombshells target established couples like Huda and Jeremiah or Olandria Carthen and Taylor Williams? The villa is never short on surprises, and new arrivals could lead to unexpected recouplings. 3. Challenges to Test Relationships The show thrives on challenges that push the Islanders out of their comfort zones, and Episode 7 will likely feature a new game or task to test the strength of the couples. Previous episodes featured spicy challenges like 'rounding the bases,' where Belle-A let her wild side shine during a kissing challenge with Nic. Expect a similar high-energy activity that could spark jealousy, deepen bonds, or expose cracks in relationships. These challenges often reveal true feelings, so keep an eye on couples like Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe, who are navigating new connections with Bombshell Amaya Espinal. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
What Happened to Yulissa on 'Love Island USA'? Here's What We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Yulissa Escobar's sudden exit from Love Island USA during the second episode of Season 7 has stirred speculation among fans. The departure, shown without context or explanation, left her co-stars and viewers in the dark. The twist was revealed with show narrator Iain Stirling announcing "Yulissa has left the villa" about 18 minutes into the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Yulissa, who had been coupled up with Ace Greene, was then noticeably absent from the villa. What we know What the show didn't mention—but what fans already knew—was that Yulissa had come under fire online after old podcast clips surfaced revealing a use of racial slurs. In the recordings, which spread across social media as the show launched on Tuesday night, Yulissa can be heard using the N-word multiple times while discussing past relationships, as first reported by TMZ. Newsweek has contacted both Yulissa and Peacock via email for comment. Yulissa Escobar (left) exited "Love Island USA" in the show's second episode of Season 7. Yulissa Escobar (left) exited "Love Island USA" in the show's second episode of Season 7. Ben Symons/Peacock Her social media has remained silent since the episode aired, and she has not publicly addressed the backlash. What Else Happened in 'Love Island' Last Night? Episode 2 delivered on the drama promised in the season premiere, picking up right where host Ariana Madix left viewers hanging—with the introduction of two new Bombshells, Cierra Ortega and Charlie Georgiou. After a round of raised hands from interested Islanders, Cierra and Charlie each selected one contestant for an overnight hideaway date: Nicolas Vansteenberghe and Chelley Bissainthe. Sparks flew, with Nicolas and Cierra sharing a kiss. The villa also saw its first moments of tension. Jeremiah Brown confronted Huda Mustafa over whether she kissed another contestant during a game. After clearing the air in the morning, their relationship appeared back on track. Meanwhile, Taylor Williams and Olandria Carthen navigated a similar hiccup with ease when she admitted to kissing Ace Greene. As the day progressed, the Bombshells made their rounds, getting to know the rest of the cast. Jeremiah stayed loyal to Huda, despite a chat with Cierra, and Belle-A Walker gracefully handled Nicolas breaking the news about his new connection. Couples Cierra Ortega & Nicolas Vansteenberghe Huda Mustafa & Jeremiah Brown Olandria Carthen & Taylor Williams Chelley Bissainthe & Austin Shepard Single Belle-A Walker Ace Greene Charlie Georgiou The episode ended with a surprise recoupling at the fire pit. Islanders were asked if they wanted to stay in their current pairings or opt to recouple. Cierra ultimately chose Nicolas, while Charlie was left single after no women stepped forward for him.
Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
RCI Reports 2Q25 Results, Hosts X Spaces Call at 4:30 PM ET Today
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) today reported results for the fiscal 2025 second quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company also filed its Form 10-Q today. Summary Financials (in millions, except EPS) 2Q25 2Q24 6M25 6M24 Total revenues $65.9 $72.3 $137.4 $146.2 EPS $0.36 $0.08 $1.38 $0.85 Non-GAAP EPS 1 $0.65 $0.90 $1.46 $1.76 Impairments and other charges (gains), net $2.1 $8.2 $(0.1) $8.2 Net cash provided by operating activities $8.5 $10.8 $21.9 $24.5 Free cash flow 1 $6.9 $8.8 $19.0 $21.5 Net income attributable to RCIHH common stockholders $3.2 $0.8 $12.3 $8.0 Adjusted EBITDA 1 $14.2 $17.2 $29.9 $34.7 Weighted average shares used in computing EPS – basic and diluted 8.86 9.35 8.89 9.36 Expand 1 See 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures' below. 2Q25 Summary (Comparisons are to the year-ago period unless indicated otherwise) Eric Langan, President and CEO, said: "As previously announced, revenues primarily reflect the sale/divestiture of five underperforming Bombshells segment locations and the effect of severe weather on company same-store sales in January and February, partially offset by improving trends in March. Profitability primarily reflects lower SSS, lower costs from the sale/divestiture of the Bombshells related units, and lower impairments. During and subsequent to 2Q25, we continued to make progress with our Back to Basics 5-Year Capital Allocation Plan, acquiring clubs, completing projects, and buying back shares." Back to Basics 5-Year Capital Allocation Plan (FY25-29) 2Q25: Acquired Flight Club, the premier gentlemen's club in the Detroit market ($8.0 million for the club and $3.0 million for the real estate). 2Q25: Opened Bombshells in Denver, CO, and the rebranded/reformatted Chicas Locas in El Paso, TX. 2Q25: Repurchased 56,875 common shares for $2.9 million ($50.92 average per share), with 8,832,125 shares outstanding at March 31, 2025. 3Q25: Acquired Platinum West of West Columbia, SC, the only upscale adult nightclub in the central part of the state ($6.25 million for the club and $1.75 million for the real estate). X Spaces Conference Call at 4:30 PM ET Today Hosted by RCI President and CEO Eric Langan, CFO Bradley Chhay, and Mark Moran of Equity Animal. Call link: (X log in required). Presentation link: To ask questions: Participants must join the X Space using a mobile device. To listen only: Participants can access the X Space from a computer. There will be no other types of telephone or webcast access. 2Q25 Results (Comparisons are to the year-ago period unless indicated otherwise) Nightclubs segment: Revenues of $57.5 million declined by 3.1%. Sales, which were affected by weather in January and February, reflected a 3.5% decline in same-store sales and the absence of Baby Dolls Fort Worth due to fire in July 2024, partially offset by five new and/or reformatted clubs not in SSS. 2 By type of revenue, alcoholic beverages declined 5.3%, service declined 2.9%, and food, merchandise and other increased 2.4%. Impairments and other charges totaled $2.0 million compared to $8.2 million. Operating income was $14.6 million (25.4% of segment revenues) compared to $11.0 million (18.6%). Results primarily reflected the impairment decline, partially offset by the sales decline. Non-GAAP operating income was $17.1 million (29.8% of segment revenues) compared to $19.8 million (33.4%). Non-GAAP results primarily reflected the sales decline. Bombshells segment: Revenues of $8.2 million declined 35.6%. Sales, which were similarly affected by bad weather in January and February, reflected the sale/divestiture of five underperforming locations and a 13.4% decline in SSS, partially offset by two locations not in SSS (Stafford, TX, and Denver, CO). 2 Operating loss was $227,000 (-2.8% of segment revenues) compared to income of $699,000 (5.5%). Non-GAAP operating loss was $67,000 (-0.8% of segment revenues) compared to income of $750,000 (5.9%). Results primarily reflected the sales decline from open locations and Bombshells Denver pre-opening costs, most of which were offset by the sale/divestiture of non-performing locations. Corporate segment: Expenses totaled $5.5 million (8.4% of total revenues) compared to $6.8 million (9.4%). Non-GAAP expenses totaled $5.4 million (8.2% of total revenues) compared to $6.3 million (8.8%). The decline primarily reflected lower overhead from fewer locations. Impairments and other charges (gains), net within consolidated operations totaled $2.1 million compared to $8.2 million. Income tax expense was $1.1 million compared to $5,000. The effective tax rate was 25.1% compared to 0.7%. Weighted average shares outstanding of 8.86 million declined 5.2% due to share buybacks. Debt was $241.5 million at March 31, 2025 compared to $235.5 million at December 31, 2024. The increase primarily reflected Flight Club new acquisition related debt and Bombshells Rowlett and Lubbock construction financing, partially offset by scheduled pay downs. 2 See our April 8, 2025 news release on 2Q25 sales for more details. Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to our financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, management uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, within the meaning of the SEC Regulation G, to clarify and enhance understanding of past performance and prospects for the future. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's operating performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are included in or excluded from the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. We monitor non-GAAP financial measures because it describes the operating performance of the Company and helps management and investors gauge our ability to generate cash flow, excluding (or including) some items that management believes are not representative of the ongoing business operations of the Company, but are included in (or excluded from) the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Relative to each of the non-GAAP financial measures, we further set forth our rationale as follows: Non-GAAP Operating Income and Non-GAAP Operating Margin. We calculate non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating margin by excluding the following items from income from operations and operating margin: (a) amortization of intangibles, (b) impairment of assets, (c) settlement of lawsuits, (d) gains or losses on sale of businesses and assets, (e) gains or losses on insurance, and (f) stock-based compensation. We believe that excluding these items assists investors in evaluating period-over-period changes in our operating income and operating margin without the impact of items that are not a result of our day-to-day business and operations. Non-GAAP Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income per Diluted Share. We calculate non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share by excluding or including certain items to net income or loss attributable to RCIHH common stockholders and diluted earnings per share. Adjustment items are: (a) amortization of intangibles, (b) impairment of assets, (c) settlement of lawsuits, (d) gains or losses on sale of businesses and assets, (e) gains or losses on insurance, (f) stock-based compensation, (g) gains or losses on lease termination, and (h) the income tax effect of the above-described adjustments. Included in the income tax effect of the above adjustments is the net effect of the non-GAAP provision for income taxes, calculated at 18.1% and 18.4% effective tax rate of the pre-tax non-GAAP income before taxes for the six months ended March 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively, and the GAAP income tax expense (benefit). We believe that excluding and including such items help management and investors better understand our operating activities. Adjusted EBITDA. We calculate adjusted EBITDA by excluding the following items from net income or loss attributable to RCIHH common stockholders: (a) depreciation and amortization, (b) impairment of assets, (c) income tax expense, (d) net interest expense, (e) settlement of lawsuits, (f) gains or losses on sale of businesses and assets, (g) gains or losses on insurance, (h) stock-based compensation, and (i) gains or losses on lease termination. We believe that adjusting for such items helps management and investors better understand our operating activities. Adjusted EBITDA provides a core operational performance measurement that compares results without the need to adjust for federal, state and local taxes which have considerable variation between domestic jurisdictions. The results are, therefore, without consideration of financing alternatives of capital employed. We use adjusted EBITDA as one guideline to assess our unleveraged performance return on our investments. Adjusted EBITDA is also the target benchmark for our acquisitions of nightclubs. We also use certain non-GAAP cash flow measures such as free cash flow. Free cash flow is derived from net cash provided by operating activities less maintenance capital expenditures. We use free cash flow as the baseline for the implementation of our capital allocation strategy. About RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) (X: @RCIHHinc) With more than 60 locations, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the country's leading company in adult nightclubs and sports bars-restaurants. See all our brands at Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties associated with (i) operating and managing an adult entertainment or restaurant business, (ii) the business climates in cities where it operates, (iii) the success or lack thereof in launching and building the Company's businesses, (iv) cyber security, (v) conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and (vi) numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment or restaurant businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. For more detailed discussion of such factors and certain risks and uncertainties, see RCI's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024, as well as its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024 March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 3,194 $ 749 $ 12,259 $ 7,993 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 3,776 3,884 7,345 7,737 Impairment of assets 1,780 8,033 1,780 8,033 Deferred income tax benefit (853 ) (1,911 ) (1,242 ) (1,911 ) Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 215 40 (1,248 ) 37 Amortization and writeoff of debt discount and issuance costs 227 149 290 312 Doubtful accounts expense on notes receivable — — — 22 Gain on insurance — — (1,150 ) — Noncash lease expense 668 773 1,326 1,535 Stock-based compensation 118 471 588 941 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions: Receivables (659 ) (162 ) 1,714 1,067 Inventories 68 76 64 (142 ) Prepaid expenses, other current, and other assets 68 2,609 (530 ) (6,420 ) Accounts payable, accrued, and other liabilities (55 ) (3,875 ) 695 5,265 Net cash provided by operating activities 8,547 10,836 21,891 24,469 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sale of businesses and assets 956 — 1,085 — Proceeds from insurance — — 1,150 — Proceeds from notes receivable 76 61 147 116 Payments for property and equipment and intangible assets (2,854 ) (7,667 ) (8,608 ) (12,802 ) Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (6,000 ) — (6,000 ) — Net cash used in investing activities (7,822 ) (7,606 ) (12,226 ) (12,686 ) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from debt obligations 5,433 1,956 8,396 2,657 Payments on debt obligations (4,627 ) (4,278 ) (10,321 ) (10,630 ) Purchase of treasury stock (2,896 ) (1,530 ) (6,114 ) (3,602 ) Payment of dividends (619 ) (560 ) (1,242 ) (1,122 ) Payment of loan origination costs (71 ) — (71 ) (136 ) Net cash used in financing activities (2,780 ) (4,412 ) (9,352 ) (12,833 ) NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (2,055 ) (1,182 ) 313 (1,050 ) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 34,718 21,155 32,350 21,023 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 32,663 $ 19,973 $ 32,663 $ 19,973 Expand RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 32,663 $ 32,350 $ 19,973 Receivables, net 4,174 5,832 9,044 Inventories 4,645 4,676 4,554 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,071 4,427 8,387 Assets held for sale — — 74 Total current assets 45,553 47,285 42,032 Property and equipment, net 283,442 280,075 288,224 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 24,905 26,231 33,396 Notes receivable, net of current portion 4,031 4,174 4,289 Goodwill 62,524 61,911 67,862 Intangibles, net 167,383 163,461 172,728 Other assets 1,918 1,227 1,362 Total assets $ 589,756 $ 584,364 $ 609,893 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 5,652 $ 5,637 $ 5,632 Accrued liabilities 18,161 20,280 22,597 Current portion of debt obligations, net 19,737 18,871 25,072 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 3,073 3,290 3,098 Total current liabilities 46,623 48,078 56,399 Deferred tax liability, net 21,451 22,693 27,232 Debt, net of current portion and debt discount and issuance costs 221,725 219,326 206,853 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 26,677 30,759 33,593 Other long-term liabilities 4,741 398 317 Total liabilities 321,217 321,254 324,394 Commitments and contingencies Equity Preferred stock — — — Common stock 88 90 93 Additional paid-in capital 55,925 61,511 77,742 Retained earnings 212,772 201,759 207,928 Total RCIHH stockholders' equity 268,785 263,360 285,763 Noncontrolling interests (246 ) (250 ) (264 ) Total equity 268,539 263,110 285,499 Total liabilities and equity $ 589,756 $ 584,364 $ 609,893 Expand RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (in thousands, except per share, number of shares, and percentage data) For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024 March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024 Reconciliation of GAAP net income to Adjusted EBITDA Net income attributable to RCIHH common stockholders $ 3,231 $ 774 $ 12,255 $ 8,000 Income tax expense 1,068 5 2,915 1,804 Interest expense, net 3,909 3,903 7,882 8,025 Depreciation and amortization 3,776 3,884 7,345 7,737 Impairment of assets 1,780 8,033 1,780 8,033 Settlement of lawsuits 127 167 306 167 Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 220 (5 ) (1,186 ) (8 ) Gain on insurance — — (1,017 ) — Stock-based compensation 118 471 588 941 Gain on lease termination — — (979 ) — Adjusted EBITDA $ 14,229 $ 17,232 $ 29,889 $ 34,699 Reconciliation of GAAP net income to non-GAAP net income Net income attributable to RCIHH common stockholders $ 3,231 $ 774 $ 12,255 $ 8,000 Amortization of intangibles 577 640 1,157 1,299 Impairment of assets 1,780 8,033 1,780 8,033 Settlement of lawsuits 127 167 306 167 Stock-based compensation 118 471 588 941 Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 220 (5 ) (1,186 ) (8 ) Gain on insurance — — (1,017 ) — Gain on lease termination — — (979 ) — Net income tax effect (263 ) (1,701 ) 47 (1,921 ) Non-GAAP net income $ 5,790 $ 8,379 $ 12,951 $ 16,511 Reconciliation of GAAP diluted earnings per share to non-GAAP diluted earnings per share Diluted shares 8,861,854 9,350,292 8,891,638 9,358,768 GAAP diluted earnings per share $ 0.36 $ 0.08 $ 1.38 $ 0.85 Amortization of intangibles 0.07 0.07 0.13 0.14 Impairment of assets 0.20 0.86 0.20 0.86 Settlement of lawsuits 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.02 Stock-based compensation 0.01 0.05 0.07 0.10 Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 0.02 0.00 (0.13 ) 0.00 Gain on insurance 0.00 0.00 (0.11 ) 0.00 Gain on lease termination 0.00 0.00 (0.11 ) 0.00 Net income tax effect (0.03 ) (0.18 ) 0.01 (0.21 ) Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share $ 0.65 $ 0.90 $ 1.46 $ 1.76 Expand Reconciliation of GAAP operating income to non-GAAP operating income Income from operations $ 8,171 $ 4,657 $ 22,077 $ 17,822 Amortization of intangibles 577 640 1,157 1,299 Impairment of assets 1,780 8,033 1,780 8,033 Settlement of lawsuits 127 167 306 167 Stock-based compensation 118 471 588 941 Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 220 (5 ) (1,186 ) (8 ) Gain on insurance — — (1,017 ) — Non-GAAP operating income $ 10,993 $ 13,963 $ 23,705 $ 28,254 Reconciliation of GAAP operating margin to non-GAAP operating margin GAAP operating margin 12.4 % 6.4 % 16.1 % 12.2 % Amortization of intangibles 0.9 % 0.9 % 0.8 % 0.9 % Impairment of assets 2.7 % 11.1 % 1.3 % 5.5 % Settlement of lawsuits 0.2 % 0.2 % 0.2 % 0.1 % Stock-based compensation 0.2 % 0.7 % 0.4 % 0.6 % Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 0.3 % 0.0 % (0.9 )% 0.0 % Gain on insurance 0.0 % 0.0 % (0.7 )% 0.0 % Non-GAAP operating margin 16.7 % 19.3 % 17.3 % 19.3 % Reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow Net cash provided by operating activities $ 8,547 $ 10,836 $ 21,891 $ 24,469 Less: Maintenance capital expenditures 1,611 2,011 2,887 2,994 Free cash flow $ 6,936 $ 8,825 $ 19,004 $ 21,475 Expand RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. NON-GAAP SEGMENT INFORMATION ($ in thousands) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Nightclubs Bombshells Other Corporate Total Nightclubs Bombshells Other Corporate Total Income (loss) from operations $ 14,603 $ (227 ) $ (680 ) $ (5,525 ) $ 8,171 $ 11,021 $ 699 $ (277 ) $ (6,786 ) $ 4,657 Amortization of intangibles 572 1 — 4 577 589 47 — 4 640 Impairment of assets 1,780 — — — 1,780 8,033 — — — 8,033 Settlement of lawsuits 97 30 — — 127 167 — — — 167 Stock-based compensation — — — 118 118 — — — 471 471 Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 93 129 — (2 ) 220 7 4 — (16 ) (5 ) Non-GAAP operating income (loss) $ 17,145 $ (67 ) $ (680 ) $ (5,405 ) $ 10,993 $ 19,817 $ 750 $ (277 ) $ (6,327 ) $ 13,963 GAAP operating margin 25.4 % (2.8 )% (641.5 )% (8.4 )% 12.4 % 18.6 % 5.5 % (197.9 )% (9.4 )% 6.4 % Non-GAAP operating margin 29.8 % (0.8 )% (641.5 )% (8.2 )% 16.7 % 33.4 % 5.9 % (197.9 )% (8.8 )% 19.3 % For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 Nightclubs Bombshells Other Corporate Total Nightclubs Bombshells Other Corporate Total Income (loss) from operations $ 35,485 $ 1,744 $ (851 ) $ (14,301 ) $ 22,077 $ 31,390 $ 785 $ (473 ) $ (13,880 ) $ 17,822 Amortization of intangibles 1,146 2 — 9 1,157 1,180 110 — 9 1,299 Impairment of assets 1,780 — — — 1,780 8,033 — — — 8,033 Settlement of lawsuits 276 30 — — 306 167 — — — 167 Stock-based compensation — — — 588 588 — — — 941 941 Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 109 (1,201 ) — (94 ) (1,186 ) 6 4 — (18 ) (8 ) Gain on insurance (1,017 ) — — — (1,017 ) — — — — — Non-GAAP operating income (loss) $ 37,779 $ 575 $ (851 ) $ (13,798 ) $ 23,705 $ 40,776 $ 899 $ (473 ) $ (12,948 ) $ 28,254 GAAP operating margin 29.8 % 9.8 % (306.1 )% (10.4 )% 16.1 % 26.1 % 3.1 % (167.1 )% (9.5 )% 12.2 % Non-GAAP operating margin 31.7 % 3.2 % (306.1 )% (10.0 )% 17.3 % 33.9 % 3.5 % (167.1 )% (8.9 )% 19.3 % Expand
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RCI Reports 1Q25 Results, Hosts X Spaces Call at 4:30 PM ET Today
HOUSTON, February 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) today reported results for the fiscal 2025 first quarter ended December 31, 2024. The Company also filed its Form 10-Q today. Summary Financials (in millions, except EPS) 1Q25 1Q24 Total revenues $71.5 $73.9 EPS $1.01 $0.77 Non-GAAP EPS1 $0.80 $0.87 Other gains, net $(2.2) $0.0 Net cash provided by operating activities $13.3 $13.6 Free cash flow1 $12.1 $12.7 Net income attributable to RCIHH common stockholders $9.0 $7.2 Adjusted EBITDA1 $15.7 $17.5 Weighted average shares used in computing EPS – basic and diluted 8.92 9.37 1 See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below. 1Q25 Summary (Comparisons are to the year-ago period unless indicated otherwise) Eric Langan, President and CEO, said: "Nightclubs total and same-store sales increased, while GAAP and non-GAAP segment operating profit were approximately level with last year, despite the absence of a club due to fire in July. Bombshells total sales declined as expected with the sale/closure of underperforming locations, but GAAP and non-GAAP segment operating profit and margin improved. Consolidated net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow nearly matched year-ago levels, and we continued to make progress with our Back to Basics 5-Year Capital Allocation Plan." Back to Basics 5-Year Capital Allocation Plan (FY25-29) 1Q25: Sale/closure of four underperforming Bombshells segment locations, for a total of five since September 2024. 1Q25: Repurchased 66,000 common shares for $3.2 million ($48.76 average per share), with 8,889,000 shares outstanding at December 31, 2024. 2Q25: Acquired Flight Club, the premier gentlemen's club in the Detroit market ($8.0 million for the club and $3.0 million for the real estate). The location is expected to generate an estimated $2.0 million in annualized EBITDA. 2Q25: Opened an 8,500 square-foot Bombshells in downtown Denver. X Spaces Conference Call at 4:30 PM ET Today Hosted by RCI President and CEO Eric Langan, CFO Bradley Chhay, and Mark Moran of Equity Animal. Call link: (X log in required). Presentation link: To ask questions: Participants must join the X Space using a mobile device. To listen only: Participants can access the X Space from a computer. There will be no other types of telephone or webcast access. 1Q25 Results (Comparisons are to the year-ago period unless indicated otherwise) Nightclubs segment: Revenues of $61.7 million increased by 1.1%. Sales primarily reflected a 3.7% increase in same-store sales, three new and reformatted clubs in Texas, and the absence of Baby Dolls Fort Worth due to fire in July.2 By type of revenue, food, merchandise and other increased by 8.6%; alcoholic beverages increased by 3.0%; and service declined by 3.7%. The quarter included a gain of $1.0 million from additional cash insurance proceeds related to the July fire. Operating income was $20.9 million (33.8% of segment revenues) compared to $20.4 million (33.4%). Non-GAAP operating income, which does not include the gain, was $20.6 million (33.4% of segment revenues) compared to $21.0 million (34.3%). Bombshells segment: Revenues of $9.6 million declined 24.7%. Sales primarily reflected the sale/closure of underperforming locations, a 7.5% decline in SSS, and a full quarter of the Stafford, TX location, which opened in mid-November 2023.2 The quarter included a gain of $1.3 million for a Bombshells that was sold. Operating income was $2.0 million (20.6% of segment revenues) compared to $86,000 (0.7%). Non-GAAP operating income, which does not include the gain, was $642,000 (6.7% of segment revenues) compared to $149,000 (1.2%). Corporate segment: Expenses totaled $8.8 million (12.3% of total revenues) compared to $7.1 million (9.6%). Non-GAAP expenses totaled $8.4 million (11.7% of total revenues) compared to $6.6 million (9.0%). The increase reflected an expense of approximately $1.7 million to establish a self-insurance reserve. Other gains, net of $2.2 million within consolidated operations included the fire insurance proceeds and the gain on sale as discussed in the Nightclubs and Bombshells paragraphs above, respectively. Income tax expense was $1.85 million compared to $1.80 million. The effective tax rate was 16.9% compared to 19.9%. Weighted average shares outstanding of 8.92 million decreased 4.8% due to share buybacks. Debt was $235.5 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $238.2 million at September 30, 2024. The difference primarily reflected scheduled pay downs. 2 See our January 8, 2025, news release on 1Q25 sales for more details. Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to our financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, management uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, within the meaning of the SEC Regulation G, to clarify and enhance understanding of past performance and prospects for the future. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's operating performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are included in or excluded from the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. We monitor non-GAAP financial measures because it describes the operating performance of the Company and helps management and investors gauge our ability to generate cash flow, excluding (or including) some items that management believes are not representative of the ongoing business operations of the Company, but are included in (or excluded from) the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Relative to each of the non-GAAP financial measures, we further set forth our rationale as follows: Non-GAAP Operating Income and Non-GAAP Operating Margin. We calculate non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating margin by excluding the following items from income from operations and operating margin: (a) amortization of intangibles, (b) settlement of lawsuits, (c) gains or losses on sale of businesses and assets, (d) gains or losses on insurance, and (e) stock-based compensation. We believe that excluding these items assists investors in evaluating period-over-period changes in our operating income and operating margin without the impact of items that are not a result of our day-to-day business and operations. Non-GAAP Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income per Diluted Share. We calculate non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share by excluding or including certain items to net income or loss attributable to RCIHH common stockholders and diluted earnings per share. Adjustment items are: (a) amortization of intangibles, (b) settlement of lawsuits, (c) gains or losses on sale of businesses and assets, (d) gains or losses on insurance, (e) stock-based compensation, (f) gains or losses on lease termination, and (g) the income tax effect of the above-described adjustments. Included in the income tax effect of the above adjustments is the net effect of the non-GAAP provision for income taxes, calculated at 17.7% and 19.9% effective tax rate of the pre-tax non-GAAP income before taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively, and the GAAP income tax expense (benefit). We believe that excluding and including such items help management and investors better understand our operating activities. Adjusted EBITDA. We calculate adjusted EBITDA by excluding the following items from net income or loss attributable to RCIHH common stockholders: (a) depreciation and amortization, (b) income tax expense, (c) net interest expense, (d) settlement of lawsuits, (e) gains or losses on sale of businesses and assets, (f) gains or losses on insurance, (g) stock-based compensation, and (h) gains or losses on lease termination. We believe that adjusting for such items helps management and investors better understand our operating activities. Adjusted EBITDA provides a core operational performance measurement that compares results without the need to adjust for federal, state and local taxes which have considerable variation between domestic jurisdictions. The results are, therefore, without consideration of financing alternatives of capital employed. We use adjusted EBITDA as one guideline to assess our unleveraged performance return on our investments. Adjusted EBITDA is also the target benchmark for our acquisitions of nightclubs. We also use certain non-GAAP cash flow measures such as free cash flow. Free cash flow is derived from net cash provided by operating activities less maintenance capital expenditures. We use free cash flow as the baseline for the implementation of our capital allocation strategy. About RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) (X: @RCIHHinc) With more than 60 locations, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the country's leading company in adult nightclubs and sports bars-restaurants. See all our brands at Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties associated with (i) operating and managing an adult entertainment or restaurant business, (ii) the business climates in cities where it operates, (iii) the success or lack thereof in launching and building the Company's businesses, (iv) cyber security, (v) conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and (vi) numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment or restaurant businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. For more detailed discussion of such factors and certain risks and uncertainties, see RCI's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024, as well as its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in thousands, except per share, number of shares, and percentage data) For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Amount % ofRevenue Amount % ofRevenue Revenues Sales of alcoholic beverages $ 32,188 45.0 % $ 33,316 45.1 % Sales of food and merchandise 10,106 14.1 % 10,802 14.6 % Service revenues 24,181 33.8 % 25,119 34.0 % Other 5,008 7.0 % 4,670 6.3 % Total revenues 71,483 100.0 % 73,907 100.0 % Operating expenses Cost of goods sold Alcoholic beverages sold 5,846 18.2 % 6,281 18.9 % Food and merchandise sold 3,563 35.3 % 4,038 37.4 % Service and other 72 0.2 % 40 0.1 % Total cost of goods sold (exclusive of items shown below) 9,481 13.3 % 10,359 14.0 % Salaries and wages 20,564 28.8 % 21,332 28.9 % Selling, general and administrative 26,207 36.7 % 25,201 34.1 % Depreciation and amortization 3,569 5.0 % 3,853 5.2 % Other gains, net (2,244 ) (3.1 )% (3 ) — % Total operating expenses 57,577 80.5 % 60,742 82.2 % Income from operations 13,906 19.5 % 13,165 17.8 % Other income (expenses) Interest expense (4,152 ) (5.8 )% (4,216 ) (5.7 )% Interest income 179 0.3 % 94 0.1 % Gain on lease termination 979 1.4 % — — % Income before income taxes 10,912 15.3 % 9,043 12.2 % Income tax expense 1,847 2.6 % 1,799 2.4 % Net income 9,065 12.7 % 7,244 9.8 % Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (41 ) (0.1 )% (18 ) — % Net income attributable to RCIHH common shareholders $ 9,024 12.6 % $ 7,226 9.8 % Earnings per share Basic and diluted $ 1.01 $ 0.77 Weighted average shares used in computing earnings per share Basic and diluted 8,920,774 9,367,151 RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. SEGMENT INFORMATION (in thousands) For the Three Months Ended December 31,2024 December 31,2023 Revenues Nightclubs $ 61,724 $ 61,033 Bombshells 9,587 12,731 Other 172 143 $ 71,483 $ 73,907 Income (loss) from operations Nightclubs $ 20,882 $ 20,369 Bombshells 1,971 86 Other (171 ) (196 ) Corporate (8,776 ) (7,094 ) $ 13,906 $ 13,165 RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the Three Months Ended December 31,2024 December 31,2023 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 9,065 $ 7,244 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 3,569 3,853 Deferred income tax benefit (389 ) — Gain on sale of businesses and assets (1,463 ) (3 ) Amortization and writeoff of debt discount and issuance costs 63 163 Doubtful accounts expense on notes receivable — 22 Gain on insurance (1,150 ) — Noncash lease expense 658 762 Stock-based compensation 470 470 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions: Receivables 2,373 1,229 Inventories (4 ) (218 ) Prepaid expenses, other current, and other assets (598 ) (9,029 ) Accounts payable, accrued, and other liabilities 750 9,140 Net cash provided by operating activities 13,344 13,633 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sale of businesses and assets 129 — Proceeds from insurance 1,150 — Proceeds from notes receivable 71 55 Payments for property and equipment and intangible assets (5,754 ) (5,135 ) Net cash used in investing activities (4,404 ) (5,080 ) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from debt obligations 2,963 701 Payments on debt obligations (5,694 ) (6,352 ) Purchase of treasury stock (3,218 ) (2,072 ) Payment of dividends (623 ) (562 ) Payment of loan origination costs — (136 ) Net cash used in financing activities (6,572 ) (8,421 ) NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 2,368 132 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 32,350 21,023 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 34,718 $ 21,155 RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) December 31,2024 September 30,2024 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 34,718 $ 32,350 Receivables, net 3,519 5,832 Inventories 4,640 4,676 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,226 4,427 Total current assets 47,103 47,285 Property and equipment, net 282,621 280,075 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 25,573 26,231 Notes receivable, net of current portion 4,103 4,174 Goodwill 61,911 61,911 Intangibles, net 162,881 163,461 Other assets 2,026 1,227 Total assets $ 586,218 $ 584,364 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 5,010 $ 5,637 Accrued liabilities 20,514 20,280 Current portion of debt obligations, net 17,788 18,871 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 3,008 3,290 Total current liabilities 46,320 48,078 Deferred tax liability, net 22,304 22,693 Debt, net of current portion and debt discount and issuance costs 217,741 219,326 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 27,471 30,759 Other long-term liabilities 3,611 398 Total liabilities 317,447 321,254 Commitments and contingencies Equity Preferred stock — — Common stock 89 90 Additional paid-in capital 58,731 61,511 Retained earnings 210,160 201,759 Total RCIHH stockholders' equity 268,980 263,360 Noncontrolling interests (209 ) (250 ) Total equity 268,771 263,110 Total liabilities and equity $ 586,218 $ 584,364 RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (in thousands, except per share and percentage data) For the Three Months Ended December 31,2024 December 31,2023 Reconciliation of GAAP net income to Adjusted EBITDA Net income attributable to RCIHH common stockholders $ 9,024 $ 7,226 Income tax expense (benefit) 1,847 1,799 Interest expense, net 3,973 4,122 Depreciation and amortization 3,569 3,853 Settlement of lawsuits 179 — Gain on sale of businesses and assets (1,406 ) (3 ) Gain on insurance (1,017 ) — Stock-based compensation 470 470 Gain on lease termination (979 ) — Adjusted EBITDA $ 15,660 $ 17,467 Reconciliation of GAAP net income to non-GAAP net income Net income attributable to RCIHH common stockholders $ 9,024 $ 7,226 Amortization of intangibles 580 659 Settlement of lawsuits 179 — Stock-based compensation 470 470 Gain on sale of businesses and assets (1,406 ) (3 ) Gain on insurance (1,017 ) — Gain on lease termination (979 ) — Net income tax effect 310 (220 ) Non-GAAP net income $ 7,161 $ 8,132 Reconciliation of GAAP diluted earnings per share to non-GAAP diluted earnings per share Diluted shares 8,920,774 9,367,151 GAAP diluted earnings per share $ 1.01 $ 0.77 Amortization of intangibles 0.07 0.07 Settlement of lawsuits 0.02 0.00 Stock-based compensation 0.05 0.05 Gain on sale of businesses and assets (0.16 ) 0.00 Gain on insurance (0.11 ) 0.00 Gain on lease termination (0.11 ) 0.00 Net income tax effect 0.03 (0.02 ) Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share $ 0.80 $ 0.87 Reconciliation of GAAP operating income to non-GAAP operating income Income from operations $ 13,906 $ 13,165 Amortization of intangibles 580 659 Settlement of lawsuits 179 — Stock-based compensation 470 470 Gain on sale of businesses and assets (1,406 ) (3 ) Gain on insurance (1,017 ) — Non-GAAP operating income $ 12,712 $ 14,291 Reconciliation of GAAP operating margin to non-GAAP operating margin GAAP operating margin 19.5 % 17.8 % Amortization of intangibles 0.8 % 0.9 % Settlement of lawsuits 0.3 % 0.0 % Stock-based compensation 0.7 % 0.6 % Gain on sale of businesses and assets (2.0 )% 0.0 % Gain on insurance (1.4 )% 0.0 % Non-GAAP operating margin 17.8 % 19.3 % Reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow Net cash provided by operating activities $ 13,344 $ 13,633 Less: Maintenance capital expenditures 1,276 983 Free cash flow $ 12,068 $ 12,650 RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. NON-GAAP SEGMENT INFORMATION ($ in thousands) For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 Nightclubs Bombshells Other Corporate Total Income (loss) from operations $ 20,882 $ 1,971 $ (171 ) $ (8,776 ) $ 13,906 Amortization of intangibles 574 1 — 5 580 Settlement of lawsuits 179 — — — 179 Stock-based compensation — — — 470 470 Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 16 (1,330 ) — (92 ) (1,406 ) Gain on insurance (1,017 ) — — — (1,017 ) Non-GAAP operating income (loss) $ 20,634 $ 642 $ (171 ) $ (8,393 ) $ 12,712 GAAP operating margin 33.8 % 20.6 % (99.4 )% (12.3 )% 19.5 % Non-GAAP operating margin 33.4 % 6.7 % (99.4 )% (11.7 )% 17.8 % For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 Nightclubs Bombshells Other Corporate Total Income (loss) from operations $ 20,369 $ 86 $ (196 ) $ (7,094 ) $ 13,165 Amortization of intangibles 591 63 — 5 659 Stock-based compensation — — — 470 470 Gain on sale of businesses and assets (1 ) — — (2 ) (3 ) Non-GAAP operating income (loss) $ 20,959 $ 149 $ (196 ) $ (6,621 ) $ 14,291 GAAP operating margin 33.4 % 0.7 % (137.1 )% (9.6 )% 17.8 % Non-GAAP operating margin 34.3 % 1.2 % (137.1 )% (9.0 )% 19.3 % View source version on Contacts Media & Investor Contacts Gary Fishman and Steven Anreder at 212-532-3232 or and
