RCI Reports 4Q24 & FY24 Results, Launches 5-Year Capital Allocation Plan, Hosts 4:30 PM ET X Spaces Call Today

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HOUSTON, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) today reported results for the fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2024. The company also filed its Form 10-K today and announced details of its "Back to Basics" Five-Year Capital Allocation Plan.

RCI Hospitality, Inc. (PRNewsfoto/RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.)
RCI Hospitality, Inc. (PRNewsfoto/RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.)

Summary Financials (in millions except EPS)

4Q24

4Q23

FY24

FY23

Total revenues

$73.2

$75.3

$295.6

$293.8

EPS

$0.03

$0.23

$0.33

$3.13

Non-GAAP EPS1

$1.63

$1.11

$4.72

$4.90

Impairments and other charges, net

$10.1

$9.9

$36.6

$15.6

Net cash provided by operating activities

$15.7

$12.1

$55.9

$59.1

Free cash flow1

$13.2

$11.1

$48.4

$53.2

Net income attributable to RCIHH common stockholders

$0.2

$2.2

$3.0

$29.2

Adjusted EBITDA1

$17.9

$20.2

$72.6

$85.0

Weighted average shares used in computing EPS – basic and diluted

9.01

9.42

9.25

9.34

1 See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below

4Q24 Summary (Comparisons are to the year-ago period unless indicated otherwise)

Eric Langan, President and CEO, said: "Nightclubs same-store sales increased for the second quarter in a row, the first time since the first half of FY23, but total company sales declined due to a hurricane and fire, resulting in a lower EPS. However, non-GAAP EPS, net cash provided by operating activities, and free cash flow all increased. We ended FY24 with 8.955 million shares outstanding, down 4.7% year over year, and have continued to buy back shares in the market."

"Back to Basics" FY25-29 Capital Allocation Plan

Mr. Langan continued: "RCI has grown significantly since we initiated our Capital Allocation Strategy at year-end FY15. Revenue has more than doubled, from $135 million to $296 million, a CAGR of 9%. More importantly, free cash flow has more than tripled, from $15 million to $48 million, a CAGR of 14%, while our share count fell by 13%. We are proud of this achievement and thank all employees, entertainers, and partners who made this possible."

"Looking ahead, we plan to build on this track record through a 'Back-to-Basics' strategy. Operationally, this means focusing on our Nightclub business and improving Bombshells. For capital allocation, this means focusing on club acquisitions and returning more capital to shareholders, mainly through buybacks."

Operational

Priorities

Capital Allocation

Priorities (% of FCF)

FY29

Financial Targets

Focus on Existing Nightclubs

Nightclub Acquisitions: 50%

(includes debt repayment)

Total Revenues: $400M

Improve Bombshells

Free Cash Flow: $75M

Acquire New Nightclubs

Share Buybacks & Dividends: 50%

Shares Outstanding: 7.5M

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