Viking Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2024-- Viking Holdings Ltd (the “Company” or “Viking”) (NYSE: VIK) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Key Highlights

  • Total revenue for the third quarter of 2024 increased 11.4%, or $171.9 million compared to the same period in 2023.
  • Gross margin increased 18.0% and Adjusted Gross Margin increased 12.0% compared to the same period in 2023, resulting in a Net Yield of $576.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 15.3% compared to the same period in 2023.
  • Diluted EPS was $0.86 and Adjusted EPS was $0.89.
  • Net Leverage improved from 3.0x as of June 30, 2024 to 2.4x as of September 30, 2024.
  • As of November 3, 2024, for its Core Products, Viking had sold 95% of its Capacity Passenger Cruise Days for the 2024 season and 70% for the 2025 season.

“The strength of our one Viking brand and our loyal guests are two key factors that drove our impressive third quarter financial results, positioning us for what looks to be a strong 2024,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “With our capacity sold for 2024, our sales and marketing focus has shifted to the upcoming 2025 season and beyond. As we continue to expand our fleet in the coming months and years, we are capitalizing on our own ability to generate demand fueled by our distinctive and well-defined product, strong brand recognition, effective cross-selling practices, and a singular sales and marketing approach.”

Third Quarter 2024 Consolidated Results

During the third quarter of 2024, Capacity PCDs increased by 1.9% over the same period in 2023. Occupancy for the third quarter of 2024 was 94.0%.

Total revenue for the third quarter of 2024 was $1,678.7 million, an increase of $171.9 million, or 11.4% over the same period in 2023 mainly driven by higher revenue per PCD in 2024 compared to 2023.

Gross margin for the third quarter of 2024 was $717.8 million, an increase of $109.3 million, or 18.0%, over the same period in 2023 and Adjusted Gross Margin for the third quarter of 2024 was $1,098.9 million, an increase of $118.1 million, or 12.0%, over the same period in 2023. Net Yield was $576 for the third quarter, up 11.0% year-over year.

For the third quarter of 2024, vessel operating expenses were $329.2 million and vessel operating expenses excluding fuel were $284.8 million. Compared to the same period in 2023, vessel operating expenses increased $11.8 million, or 3.7%, and vessel operating expenses excluding fuel increased $12.1 million, or 4.4% mainly driven by maintenance and repair costs and the increase in the size of the Company's fleet in 2024 compared to 2023.

Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $374.8 million compared to a net loss of $1,238.2 million for the same period in 2023. The net income for the third quarter of 2024 includes a loss of $18.6 million from the revaluation of warrants issued by the Company due to stock price appreciation. In comparison, the third quarter of 2023 includes a loss of $1,518.5 million from the impact of the Series C Preference Shares and an additional $72.7 million loss due to the revaluation of warrants issued by the Company. The Company’s Series C Preference Shares converted into ordinary shares immediately prior to the consummation of the Company’s IPO. The second quarter of 2024 was the final quarterly period for which the financial results included Private Placement derivative loss and interest expense related to the Series C Preference Shares. Adjusted Net Income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd for the third quarter of 2024 was $393.6 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by $73.6 million compared to the third quarter of 2023. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was mainly driven by higher revenue per PCD.

Diluted EPS was $0.86 and Adjusted EPS was $0.89 for the third quarter of 2024.

“We have already sold 70% of the capacity PCDs for our Core Products for 2025, with both volume and rates exceeding those for the 2024 season at the same point in time. As we continue to deliver strong financial results, we remain equally committed to providing unforgettable experiences for our guests,” said Leah Talactac, CFO of Viking. “Our focus on excellence creates lasting memories that inspire our guests to return and sail with us time and again. In addition, our efficiently designed ships lead to strong margins. This balance is key to our long-term success and sustainable growth.”

Update on Operating Capacity and Bookings

For our Core Products, operating capacity is 5% higher for the 2024 season compared to the 2023 season and 12% higher for the 2025 season compared to the 2024 season.

As of November 3, 2024, for our Core Products, we had sold 95% of our Capacity PCDs for the 2024 season and 70% for the 2025 season. We had $4,633 million of Advance Bookings for the 2024 season, 14% higher than the 2023 season at the same point in time; and we had $4,329 million of Advance Bookings for the 2025 season, 26% higher than the 2024 season at the same point in time. Advance Bookings per PCD for the 2024 season was $727, 8% higher than the 2023 season at the same point in time, and Advance Bookings per PCD for the 2025 season was $820, 7% higher than the 2024 season at the same point in time.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

As of September 30, 2024:

  • The Company had $2.4 billion in cash and cash equivalents and an undrawn revolver facility of $375.0 million.
  • The scheduled principal payments were $52.7 million for the remainder of 2024 and $461.9 million for 2025.
  • Deferred revenue was $4.0 billion.

New Build and Capacity

During October 2024, the Company:

  • Took delivery of the Viking Sobek, a river vessel that will operate in Egypt.
  • Exercised its options for ship XIX and ship XX, which are both scheduled for delivery in 2030 and are subject to certain financing and other conditions.
  • Entered into option agreements for four additional ocean ships, two of which have an exercise date of October 30, 2025, for delivery in 2031 and two of which have an exercise date of July 31, 2026, for delivery in 2032.

Based on the committed orderbook, the Company expects to take delivery of one ocean ship later this year.

Conference Call Information

The Company has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 8 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss third quarter 2024 results and provide a business update. A link to the live webcast can be found on the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://ir.viking.com/. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the same website for 30 days after the call.

About Viking

Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans, and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers' Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World's Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications. For additional information, visit www.viking.com.

Definitions

“Adjusted Earnings per Share” or "Adjusted EPS" represents Adjusted Net Income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd divided by Adjusted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding.

“Adjusted EBITDA” is EBITDA (consolidated net income (loss) adjusted for interest income, interest expense, income tax benefit (expense) and depreciation, amortization and impairment) as further adjusted for non-cash Private Placement derivative gains and losses, currency gains or losses, stock-based compensation expense and other financial income (loss) (which includes forward gains and losses, gain or loss on disposition of assets, certain non-cash fair value adjustments, restructuring charges and non-recurring items).

“Adjusted Gross Margin” is gross margin adjusted for vessel operating expenses and ship depreciation and impairment. Gross margin is calculated pursuant to IFRS as total revenue less total cruise operating expenses and ship depreciation and impairment.

“Adjusted Net Income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd”represents net income (loss) attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd excluding certain items that we believe are not part of our primary operating business and are not an indication of our future earnings performance. We believe that interest expense and Private Placement derivatives gain (loss) related to our Series C Preference Shares, warrants gain (loss), debt extinguishment and modification costs, gain (loss) on embedded derivatives associated with debt and financial liabilities, impairment charges and reversals and certain other gains and losses are not a part of our primary operating business and are not an indication of our future earnings performance.

“Adjusted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding” represents the diluted weighted-average ordinary shares and special shares outstanding, adjusted for outstanding warrants and the impact of RSUs and stock options under the treasury stock method to the extent not included in diluted weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding, as further adjusted in 2024 to reflect the conversion of the Series C Preference Shares and preference shares as if it had occurred at the beginning of the year.

“Advance Bookings” is the aggregate ticketed amount for guest bookings for our voyages at a specific point in time, and include bookings for cruises, land extensions and air.

“Capacity PCDs” is, with respect to any given period, a measurement of capacity that represents, for each ship operating during the relevant period, the number of berths multiplied by the number of Ship Operating Days, determined on an aggregated basis for all ships in operation during the relevant period.

“Core Products” are Viking River, Viking Ocean, Viking Expedition and Viking Mississippi, which are marketed to North America, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

“Diluted Earnings Per Share” or “Diluted EPS” is diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to ordinary and special shares.

“Net Debt” is Total Debt plus lease liabilities net of cash and cash equivalents.

“Net Leverage” is Net Debt divided by trailing four quarter Adjusted EBITDA.

“Net Yield” is Adjusted Gross Margin divided by PCDs.

“Occupancy” is the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of PCDs to Capacity PCDs with respect to any given period. We do not allow more than two passengers to occupy a two-berth stateroom. Additionally, we have guests who choose to travel alone and are willing to pay higher prices for single occupancy in a two-berth stateroom. As a result, our Occupancy cannot exceed 100%, and may be less than 100%, even if all our staterooms are booked.

“Passenger Cruise Days” or “PCDs” is the number of passengers carried for each cruise, with respect to any given period and for each ship operating during the relevant period, multiplied by the number of Ship Operating Days.

“Ship Operating Days” is the number of days within any given period that a ship is in service and carrying cruise passengers, determined on an aggregated basis for all ships in operation during the relevant period.

“Total Debt” is indebtedness outstanding, gross of loan fees, excluding lease liabilities, Private Placement liabilities and Private Placement derivatives.

“Vessel operating expenses excluding fuel”is vessel operating expenses less fuel expense.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

We use certain non-IFRS financial measures, such as Adjusted Gross Margin, Net Yield, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS, to analyze our performance. We present Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure because we believe it facilitates a comparison of our consolidated operating performance on a consistent basis from period-to-period and provides for a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business than measures under IFRS can provide alone. We also believe that Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of our business on an ongoing basis using criteria that our management uses for evaluation and planning purposes. Because Adjusted EBITDA facilitates internal comparisons of our historical financial position and consolidated operating performance on a more consistent basis, our management also uses Adjusted EBITDA in measuring our performance relative to that of our competitors, assessing our ability to incur and service our indebtedness and in communications with our board of directors concerning our operating performance. We utilize Adjusted Gross Margin and Net Yield to manage our business because these measures reflect revenue earned net of certain direct variable costs.

We also present certain non-IFRS financial measures because we believe that they are widely used by certain investors, securities analysts and other interested parties as supplemental measures of performance and liquidity. Our non-IFRS financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results as reported under IFRS.

See “Definitions” for additional information about our non-IFRS financial measures and “Non-IFRS Reconciling Information” for a reconciliation for each non-IFRS financial measure to the most directly comparable IFRS financial measure.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, all statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including among others, statements relating to our future financial performance, our business prospects and strategy, our expected fleet additions, our anticipated financial position, liquidity and capital needs and other similar matters. In some cases, we have identified forward-looking statements in this press release by using words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans” and “believes,” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may” and “could.” These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or which are beyond our control. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements included in this press release or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by us, or on our behalf. Our actual results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements included in this press release as a result of various factors, which are described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future. All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.

VIKING HOLDINGS LTD

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in USD and thousands, except per share data, unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cruise and land

 

$

1,564,842

 

 

$

1,402,252

 

 

$

3,710,665

 

 

$

3,341,830

 

Onboard and other

 

 

113,895

 

 

 

104,546

 

 

 

273,488

 

 

 

248,733

 

Total revenue

 

 

1,678,737

 

 

 

1,506,798

 

 

 

3,984,153

 

 

 

3,590,563

 

Cruise operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions and transportation costs

 

 

(366,616

)

 

 

(337,892

)

 

 

(850,104

)

 

 

(804,959

)

Direct costs of cruise, land and onboard

 

 

(213,254

)

 

 

(188,155

)

 

 

(502,204

)

 

 

(441,848

)

Vessel operating

 

 

(329,249

)

 

 

(317,387

)

 

 

(939,337

)

 

 

(905,457

)

Total cruise operating expenses

 

 

(909,119

)

 

 

(843,434

)

 

 

(2,291,645

)

 

 

(2,152,264

)

Other operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and administration

 

 

(218,978

)

 

 

(188,252

)

 

 

(659,389

)

 

 

(589,571

)

Depreciation, amortization and impairment

 

 

(61,052

)

 

 

(62,807

)

 

 

(187,104

)

 

 

(188,817

)

Total other operating expenses

 

 

(280,030

)

 

 

(251,059

)

 

 

(846,493

)

 

 

(778,388

)

Operating income

 

 

489,588

 

 

 

412,305

 

 

 

846,015

 

 

 

659,911

 

Non-operating income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

16,758

 

 

 

12,607

 

 

 

49,965

 

 

 

31,440

 

Interest expense

 

 

(90,002

)

 

 

(122,873

)

 

 

(308,114

)

 

 

(419,800

)

Currency (loss) gain

 

 

(18,313

)

 

 

21,096

 

 

 

(8,133

)

 

 

6,114

 

Private Placement derivative loss

 

 

 

 

 

(1,494,781

)

 

 

(364,214

)

 

 

(1,428,521

)

Other financial loss

 

 

(18,359

)

 

 

(68,475

)

 

 

(164,882

)

 

 

(108,748

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

379,672

 

 

 

(1,240,121

)

 

 

50,637

 

 

 

(1,259,604

)

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

 

(4,872

)

 

 

1,929

 

 

 

(13,964

)

 

 

(2,901

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

374,800

 

 

$

(1,238,192

)

 

$

36,673

 

 

$

(1,262,505

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd

 

$

375,094

 

 

$

(1,238,199

)

 

$

36,522

 

 

$

(1,262,499

)

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

$

(294

)

 

$

7

 

 

$

151

 

 

$

(6

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average ordinary and special shares outstanding (in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

431,604

 

 

 

221,936

 

 

 

339,779

 

 

 

221,936

 

Diluted

 

 

435,521

 

 

 

221,936

 

 

 

341,922

 

 

 

221,936

 

Net income (loss) per share attributable to ordinary and special shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.87

 

 

$

(3.02

)

 

$

0.09

 

 

$

(3.03

)

Diluted

 

$

0.86

 

 

$

(3.02

)

 

$

0.09

 

 

$

(3.03

)

VIKING HOLDINGS LTD

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in USD and thousands, unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Net income (loss)

$

374,800

 

 

$

(1,238,192

)

 

$

36,673

 

 

$

(1,262,505

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) to be reclassified to net income (loss) in subsequent periods:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

 

(4,434

)

 

 

(2,405

)

 

 

(584

)

 

 

10,271

 

Net change in cash flow hedges

 

23,386

 

 

 

(14,362

)

 

 

4,369

 

 

 

(16,580

)

Net other comprehensive income (loss) to be reclassified to net income (loss) in subsequent periods

 

18,952

 

 

 

(16,767

)

 

 

3,785

 

 

 

(6,309

)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

18,952

 

 

 

(16,767

)

 

 

3,785

 

 

 

(6,309

)

Total comprehensive income (loss)

$

393,752

 

 

$

(1,254,959

)

 

$

40,458

 

 

$

(1,268,814

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd

$

394,034

 

 

$

(1,254,963

)

 

$

40,306

 

 

$

(1,268,780

)

Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

$

(282

)

 

$

4

 

 

$

152

 

 

$

(34

)

VIKING HOLDINGS LTD

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(in USD and thousands, unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

 

 

 

 

(audited)

Assets

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

 

$

5,878,503

 

 

$

5,684,315

 

Right-of-use assets

 

 

273,145

 

 

 

268,834

 

Investments in associated companies

 

 

12,655

 

 

 

10,473

 

Deferred tax assets

 

 

48,580

 

 

 

42,853

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

149,538

 

 

 

136,855

 

Total non-current assets

 

 

6,362,421

 

 

 

6,143,330

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

2,385,458

 

 

 

1,513,713

 

Accounts and other receivables

 

 

236,748

 

 

 

344,754

 

Inventories

 

 

59,451

 

 

 

54,602

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

500,572

 

 

 

427,202

 

Current receivables due from related parties

 

 

3,836

 

 

 

12,316

 

Total current assets

 

 

3,186,065

 

 

 

2,352,587

 

Total assets

 

$

9,548,486

 

 

$

8,495,917

 

Shareholders' equity and liabilities

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' equity

 

$

(781,408

)

 

$

(5,349,879

)

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

Long-term portion of bank loans and financial liabilities

 

 

1,574,167

 

 

 

1,757,372

 

Secured Notes

 

 

1,017,031

 

 

 

1,015,657

 

Long-term portion of Unsecured Notes

 

 

2,024,017

 

 

 

2,270,246

 

Private Placement liability

 

 

 

 

 

1,394,552

 

Private Placement derivative

 

 

 

 

 

2,640,759

 

Long-term portion of lease liabilities

 

 

218,771

 

 

 

227,956

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

 

3,860

 

 

 

4,082

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

26,503

 

 

 

171,281

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

4,864,349

 

 

 

9,481,905

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

Accounts payables

 

 

264,005

 

 

 

244,581

 

Short-term portion of bank loans and financial liabilities

 

 

200,217

 

 

 

253,020

 

Short-term portion of Unsecured Notes

 

 

249,422

 

 

 

 

Short-term portion of lease liabilities

 

 

29,017

 

 

 

24,670

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

4,036,076

 

 

 

3,486,579

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

686,808

 

 

 

355,041

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

5,465,545

 

 

 

4,363,891

 

Total shareholders' equity and liabilities

 

$

9,548,486

 

 

$

8,495,917

 

VIKING HOLDINGS LTD

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in USD and thousands, unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

 

2024

 

2023

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

36,673

 

 

$

(1,262,505

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, amortization and impairment

 

 

187,104

 

 

 

188,817

 

Amortization of debt transaction costs

 

 

22,713

 

 

 

29,167

 

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

48,033

 

Private Placement derivative loss

 

 

364,214

 

 

 

1,428,521

 

Foreign currency loss (gain) on loans

 

 

6,027

 

 

 

(17,742

)

Non-cash financial loss

 

 

162,562

 

 

 

116,001

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

10,534

 

 

 

15,074

 

Interest income

 

 

(49,965

)

 

 

(31,440

)

Interest expense

 

 

285,401

 

 

 

342,600

 

Dividend income

 

 

(443

)

 

 

(2,969

)

Changes in working capital:

 

 

 

 

Increase in deferred revenue

 

 

549,497

 

 

 

273,413

 

Changes in other liabilities and assets

 

 

148,424

 

 

 

123,151

 

Increase in inventories

 

 

(4,532

)

 

 

(7,877

)

Changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities

 

 

7,728

 

 

 

(5,023

)

Changes in other non-current assets and other non-current liabilities

 

 

(16,322

)

 

 

28,868

 

Changes in related party receivables and payables

 

 

8,480

 

 

 

6,839

 

Income taxes paid

 

 

(6,606

)

 

 

(5,179

)

Net cash flow from operating activities

 

 

1,711,489

 

 

 

1,267,749

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

Investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

 

 

(367,021

)

 

 

(578,121

)

Capital contribution to associated company

 

 

(6,500

)

 

 

(7,000

)

Prepayment for vessel charter

 

 

 

 

 

(1,382

)

Dividends received

 

 

443

 

 

 

2,969

 

Interest received

 

 

52,361

 

 

 

31,440

 

Net cash flow used in investing activities

 

 

(320,717

)

 

 

(552,094

)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

Repayment of borrowings

 

 

(256,530

)

 

 

(894,922

)

Proceeds from borrowings

 

 

 

 

 

1,069,088

 

Transaction costs incurred for borrowings

 

 

(4,698

)

 

 

(51,252

)

Proceeds from initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions, and offering expenses

 

 

243,927

 

 

 

 

Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards

 

 

(124,109

)

 

 

 

Dividend distribution

 

 

(18,949

)

 

 

(24,624

)

Penalties paid for early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

(32,906

)

Principal payments for lease liabilities

 

 

(23,102

)

 

 

(14,067

)

Interest payments for lease liabilities

 

 

(15,761

)

 

 

(17,271

)

Interest paid

 

 

(322,912

)

 

 

(330,521

)

Net cash flow used in financing activities

 

 

(522,134

)

 

 

(296,475

)

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

868,638

 

 

 

419,180

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

3,107

 

 

 

(1,699

)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

871,745

 

 

$

417,481

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at January 1

 

$

1,513,713

 

 

$

1,253,140

 

Cash and cash equivalents at September 30

 

 

2,385,458

 

 

 

1,670,621

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

871,745

 

 

$

417,481

 

The following table sets forth selected statistical and operating data on a consolidated basis:

Statistical and Operating Data

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vessels operated

 

 

87

 

 

 

84

 

 

 

87

 

 

 

84

 

Passengers

 

 

208,337

 

 

 

207,425

 

 

 

500,103

 

 

 

489,909

 

PCDs

 

 

1,908,364

 

 

 

1,890,785

 

 

 

4,730,050

 

 

 

4,529,065

 

Capacity PCDs

 

 

2,030,236

 

 

 

1,992,534

 

 

 

5,026,720

 

 

 

4,799,636

 

Occupancy

 

 

94.0

%

 

 

94.9

%

 

 

94.1

%

 

 

94.4

%

Adjusted Gross Margin (in thousands)

 

$

1,098,867

 

 

$

980,751

 

 

$

2,631,845

 

 

$

2,343,756

 

Net Yield

 

$

576

 

 

$

519

 

 

$

556

 

 

$

517

 

Vessel operating expenses (in thousands)

 

$

329,249

 

 

$

317,387

 

 

$

939,337

 

 

$

905,457

 

Vessel operating expenses excluding fuel (in thousands)

 

$

284,804

 

 

$

272,682

 

 

$

807,940

 

 

$

769,525

 

Vessel operating expenses per Capacity PCD

 

$

162

 

 

$

159

 

 

$

187

 

 

$

189

 

Vessel operating expenses excluding fuel per Capacity PCD

 

$

140

 

 

$

137

 

 

$

161

 

 

$

160

 

The following table sets forth selected statistical and operating data for Viking River and for Viking Ocean:

Statistical and Operating Data

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

(unaudited)

Viking River

 

 

 

 

Vessels operated

 

 

70

 

 

 

70

 

Passengers

 

 

276,078

 

 

 

277,299

 

PCDs

 

 

2,192,888

 

 

 

2,208,591

 

Capacity PCDs

 

 

2,300,424

 

 

 

2,309,656

 

Occupancy

 

 

95.3

%

 

 

95.6

%

Adjusted Gross Margin (in thousands)

 

$

1,197,797

 

 

$

1,068,040

 

Net Yield

 

$

546

 

 

$

484

 

Viking Ocean (a)

 

 

 

 

Vessels operated

 

 

10

 

 

 

9

 

Passengers

 

 

188,764

 

 

 

183,335

 

PCDs

 

 

2,197,517

 

 

 

2,045,476

 

Capacity PCDs

 

 

2,312,910

 

 

 

2,158,530

 

Occupancy

 

 

95.0

%

 

 

94.8

%

Adjusted Gross Margin (in thousands)

 

$

1,171,083

 

 

$

1,048,593

 

Net Yield

 

$

533

 

 

$

513

 

(a)

Vessels operated includes the Viking Yi Dun, which operated for select Viking Ocean sailings for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Non-IFRS Reconciling Information

The following table reconciles gross margin, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, to Adjusted Gross Margin for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 on a consolidated basis:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

Consolidated

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

 

$

1,678,737

 

 

$

1,506,798

 

 

$

3,984,153

 

 

$

3,590,563

 

Total cruise operating expenses

 

 

(909,119

)

 

 

(843,434

)

 

 

(2,291,645

)

 

 

(2,152,264

)

Ship depreciation

 

 

(51,817

)

 

 

(54,840

)

 

 

(157,542

)

 

 

(164,375

)

Gross margin

 

 

717,801

 

 

 

608,524

 

 

 

1,534,966

 

 

 

1,273,924

 

Ship depreciation

 

 

51,817

 

 

 

54,840

 

 

 

157,542

 

 

 

164,375

 

Vessel operating

 

 

329,249

 

 

 

317,387

 

 

 

939,337

 

 

 

905,457

 

Adjusted Gross Margin

 

$

1,098,867

 

 

$

980,751

 

 

$

2,631,845

 

 

$

2,343,756

 

The following tables reconcile gross margin, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, to Adjusted Gross Margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 for Viking River and for Viking Ocean:

 

 

Nine Months Ended

Viking River

 

September 30,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

Total revenue

 

$

1,937,289

 

 

$

1,771,808

 

Total cruise operating expenses

 

 

(1,146,990

)

 

 

(1,092,912

)

Ship depreciation

 

 

(57,045

)

 

 

(67,933

)

Gross margin

 

 

733,254

 

 

 

610,963

 

Ship depreciation

 

 

57,045

 

 

 

67,933

 

Vessel operating

 

 

407,498

 

 

 

389,144

 

Adjusted Gross Margin

 

$

1,197,797

 

 

$

1,068,040

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

Viking Ocean

 

September 30,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

Total revenue

 

$

1,684,506

 

 

$

1,508,344

 

Total cruise operating expenses

 

 

(922,988

)

 

 

(862,517

)

Ship depreciation

 

 

(75,123

)

 

 

(71,967

)

Gross margin

 

 

686,395

 

 

 

573,860

 

Ship depreciation

 

 

75,123

 

 

 

71,967

 

Vessel operating

 

 

409,565

 

 

 

402,766

 

Adjusted Gross Margin

 

$

1,171,083

 

 

$

1,048,593

 

The following table reconciles vessel operating expenses excluding fuel to vessel operating expenses, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vessel operating expenses

 

$

329,249

 

 

$

317,387

 

 

$

939,337

 

 

$

905,457

 

Fuel expense

 

 

(44,445

)

 

 

(44,705

)

 

 

(131,397

)

 

 

(135,932

)

Vessel operating expenses excluding fuel

 

$

284,804

 

 

$

272,682

 

 

$

807,940

 

 

$

769,525

 

The following table reconciles net income (loss), the most directly comparable IFRS measure, to Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

374,800

 

 

$

(1,238,192

)

 

$

36,673

 

 

$

(1,262,505

)

Interest income

 

 

(16,758

)

 

 

(12,607

)

 

 

(49,965

)

 

 

(31,440

)

Interest expense

 

 

90,002

 

 

 

122,873

 

 

 

308,114

 

 

 

419,800

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

4,872

 

 

 

(1,929

)

 

 

13,964

 

 

 

2,901

 

Depreciation, amortization and impairment

 

 

61,052

 

 

 

62,807

 

 

 

187,104

 

 

 

188,817

 

EBITDA

 

 

513,968

 

 

 

(1,067,048

)

 

 

495,890

 

 

 

(682,427

)

Private Placement derivative loss

 

 

 

 

 

1,494,781

 

 

 

364,214

 

 

 

1,428,521

 

Warrants loss

 

 

18,594

 

 

 

72,660

 

 

 

165,324

 

 

 

70,877

 

Other financial (income) loss

 

 

(52

)

 

 

(1,407

)

 

 

(1,656

)

 

 

45,511

 

Currency loss (gain)

 

 

18,313

 

 

 

(21,096

)

 

 

8,133

 

 

 

(6,114

)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

3,476

 

 

 

2,815

 

 

 

10,534

 

 

 

15,074

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

554,299

 

 

$

480,705

 

 

$

1,042,439

 

 

$

871,442

 

The following tables show the calculation of Adjusted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Additionally, the following tables reconcile net income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, to Adjusted Net Income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd and diluted weighted-average ordinary shares and special shares outstanding, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, to Adjusted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024:

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

2024

 

2024

 

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd

$

375,094

 

 

$

36,522

 

Interest expense and Private Placement derivatives loss related to Series C Preference Shares

 

 

 

 

396,207

 

Warrants loss

 

18,594

 

 

 

165,324

 

(Gain) loss, net, for debt extinguishment and modification costs and embedded derivatives associated with debt and financial liabilities

 

(52

)

 

 

(431

)

Adjusted Net Income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd

$

393,636

 

 

$

597,622

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

2024

 

2024

 

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Weighted-average ordinary shares and special shares outstanding – Diluted

 

435,521

 

 

341,922

Outstanding warrants

 

8,733

 

 

 

8,733

 

Assumed conversion of Series C Preference Shares and preference shares at the beginning of 2024

 

 

 

 

82,155

 

Adjusted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding

 

444,254

 

 

 

432,810

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

2024

 

2024

 

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Adjusted Net Income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd

$

393,636

 

$

597,622

Adjusted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding

 

444,254

 

 

 

432,810

 

Adjusted EPS

$

0.89

 

 

$

1.38

 

The following table calculates Net Leverage for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024:

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

June 30, 2024

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(in thousands, except Net Leverage)

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt (1)

 

$

4,710,831

 

 

$

4,743,410

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt (1)

 

 

465,227

 

 

 

456,153

 

 

Long-term portion of lease liabilities

 

 

218,771

 

 

 

215,385

 

 

Short-term portion of lease liabilities

 

 

29,017

 

 

 

24,658

 

 

Total

 

 

5,423,846

 

 

 

5,439,606

 

 

Less: Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(2,385,458

)

 

 

(1,842,142

)

 

Net Debt

 

$

3,038,388

 

 

$

3,597,464

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

1,261,319

 

 

$

1,187,725

 

 

Net Leverage

 

 

2.4

 

x

 

3.0

 

x

(1)

All amounts are gross of fees.

 

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