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Playa Hotels & Resorts(PLYA) - 2020 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-05-12 21:58
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ:PLYA) Q1 2020 Results Conference Call May 12, 2020 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Ryan Hymel - EVP and CFO Bruce Wardinski - Chairman and CEO Conference Call Participants Chris Woronka - Deutsche Bank Tyler Batory - Janney Capital Markets Smedes Rose - Citi Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by and welcome to the Playa Hotels & Resorts First Quarter Earnings Call. At this time all participants lines in a listen-only mode. After the speakers' presentat ...
Playa Hotels & Resorts(PLYA) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-05-11 20:13
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ___________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q _______________________________________________ ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-38012 Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its c ...
Playa Hotels & Resorts(PLYA) - 2019 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2020-02-28 19:35
Financial Supplement – Three Months and Year Ended December 31, 2019 February 28th, 2020 Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains ''forward-looking statements,'' as defined by federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect Playa's current expectations and projections about future events at the time, and thus involve uncertainty and risk. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "will," "could," "would," "should," "may," "plan," "estimate," "intend," "predict," "potential," "co ...
Playa Hotels & Resorts(PLYA) - 2019 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-02-28 18:12
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was $20 million, representing a 46% decrease compared to the previous year [33] - Comparable net package RevPAR decreased by 6% during the quarter, with a 130 basis point decline in occupancy and a 450 basis point decrease in rate [34] - For the full year 2019, adjusted EBITDA was $150.7 million, with comparable net package RevPAR declining by 3.4% [35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Yucatán, comparable net package RevPAR declined a little over 1% in the quarter, driven by a 3.4% ADR decline [36] - The Pacific Coast saw a net package RevPAR decrease of 2.5%, with a 4.3% decrease in ADR [38] - In Jamaica, comparable net package RevPAR decreased by 5%, driven by a 6.2% decrease in ADR [39] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Dominican Republic experienced a comparable net package RevPAR decrease of just under 30%, driven by a 13-point decrease in occupancy and a 14% decrease in ADR [42] - The European source business improved from 32% in Q1 to 46% in Q4, although at a lower package ADR [47] - The Asian source revenue was less than $9 million in 2019, with a 10% decline in current full-year Asian source pacing [28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to increase direct bookings to at least 50% by 2023, with 25.4% of managed room nights being direct in Q4 2019, up 560 basis points year-over-year [11] - The company is focused on growing direct bookings and lowering customer acquisition costs through partnerships with globally recognized U.S. brands [12] - The company is investing in technology initiatives to improve customer experience and drive growth, including a new yield management system [22][23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about the recovery in the Dominican Republic and the performance of new properties, despite ongoing challenges [61] - The company is giving a wider range for 2020 EBITDA guidance due to uncertainties related to the coronavirus and the recovery in the Dominican Republic [25] - Management noted that there are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in key markets, and they are in constant contact with health organizations [27] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 442,000 shares at an average price of $7.66 per share during the fourth quarter [24] - The company expects a sizable ramp in free cash flow generation as newly renovated properties come online [26] - The company has $21 million in cash on hand and $60 million in outstanding borrowings on its revolver as of year-end [52] Q&A Session Summary Question: Have you noticed any shifts recently in booking behavior related to the virus? - Management noted that close-in bookings have remained strong and they are not seeing significant changes in bookings or cancellations [73] Question: How do you balance share repurchase versus debt reduction? - Management indicated that proceeds from asset sales will initially focus on stock buybacks, but future asset sales may shift towards deleveraging [78] Question: Can you provide color on the travel makeup of your Asia Pacific customers? - Management clarified that the majority of Asian customers are honeymooners and families, not group tours [97]
Playa Hotels & Resorts(PLYA) - 2019 Q4 - Annual Report
2020-02-27 21:06
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ___________________________________________________ FORM 10-K _______________________________________________ ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. COMMISSION FILE NO. 001-38012 Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its ...
Playa Hotels & Resorts(PLYA) - 2019 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-11-11 16:01
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2019 was $15.8 million, a 39% decrease compared to the same period last year [21] - Comparable net package RevPAR decreased by 2.7% during the quarter, with a 160-basis-point decline in occupancy and a 70-basis-point decrease in rate [21] - Comparable net package RevPAR in the Dominican Republic decreased by 30.8%, driven by a 19.7-point decrease in occupancy and an 8% decrease in ADR [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Jamaica, comparable net package RevPAR increased just under 8%, and property-level EBITDA increased by 30% [25] - The Pacific Coast saw a net package RevPAR increase of 9%, with owned-resort EBITDA increasing by 57% [23][24] - In the Yucatan, comparable net package RevPAR declined by 5.5%, with a 6.3% decline in ADR [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Dominican Republic experienced a 30.8% drop in comparable RevPAR, with a significant impact on EBITDA margins [26][17] - Direct bookings increased significantly, with 23% of Playa-managed room nights being direct, up 620 basis points year-over-year [9] - European-sourced business improved from 32% in Q1 to 45% in August and September [31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on increasing direct bookings to at least 50% by 2023 and is investing in technology to enhance customer experience [9][12] - Strategic partnerships with globally recognized brands like Hilton and Hyatt are seen as key to driving high-value guests [10] - The company is exploring asset sales to unlock value while continuing operational initiatives to improve sales and profits [42] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the recovery in the Dominican Republic, despite slower-than-expected progress [19][41] - The company anticipates a sizable ramp in free cash flow generation in 2020 as newly renovated properties come online [12] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining rate integrity to support long-term EBITDA growth [30] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 846,000 shares at an average price of $7.54 per share during Q3 [18] - The impact of the Thomas Cook bankruptcy resulted in an $800,000 write-off [35] - The company expects net leverage to peak in the high 5s or low 6s during Q4 but to de-lever quickly in 2020 [37] Q&A Session Summary Question: Status of investigations in the Dominican Republic - Management noted that there is a lack of official information, but media reports indicate that the FBI concluded investigations without linking deaths to alcohol tainting [47] Question: Plans for non-managed properties in the Dominican Republic - Management indicated that they do not foresee shutting down non-managed properties, as they expect positive cash flow during the high season [50] Question: Stability in the Yucatan market - Management confirmed that Cancun is stabilizing, while Playa del Carmen remains softer due to ongoing renovations [53] Question: Return expectations for Hyatt Cap Cana - Management expects mid-teens EBITDA in the first year, with potential risks due to broader market conditions [58] Question: Impact of competitive discounting in the Dominican Republic - Management acknowledged the risk of competitive discounting but emphasized the strong performance of branded properties [60]
Playa Hotels & Resorts(PLYA) - 2019 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2019-11-07 16:18
Playa Hotels & Resorts Overview 2019 This document contains information confidential and proprietary to Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. ("Playa") and its affiliates. The information may not be used, disclosed or reproduced without the prior written authorization of Playa, and those so authorized may only use the information for the purpose of its evaluation consistent with authorization. Reproduction of any section of this document must include this legend. Forward-Looking Statements This presentation may conta ...
Playa Hotels & Resorts(PLYA) - 2019 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2019-11-06 21:04
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ___________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q _______________________________________________ ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-38012 Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (Exact name of registrant as specified in i ...
Playa Hotels & Resorts(PLYA) - 2019 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-08-10 22:24
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ:PLYA) Q2 2019 Results Conference Call August 7, 2019 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Ryan Hymel - Chief Financial Officer Bruce Wardinski - Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Smedes Rose - Citi Chris Woronka - Deutsche Bank Patrick Scholes - SunTrust Tyler Batory - Janney Capital Brian Dobson - Nomura Operator Good morning. My name is Heidi, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Second Quarter ...
Playa Hotels & Resorts(PLYA) - 2019 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2019-08-06 20:04
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ___________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q _______________________________________________ ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended June 30, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-38012 Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its ch ...