Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenues for the first quarter were $148.8 million, an increase of $10.2 million or 7.4% compared to the prior year quarter, with revenue growth in both divisions [10] - Operating loss for the quarter was $20.4 million, a decline of $3.7 million compared to the prior year quarter [10] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was a loss of $0.3 million, a decrease of $2.6 million over the first quarter of fiscal 2024 [11] - Cash flow from operations was a use of cash of $35.3 million in the first quarter, compared to cash used by operations of $15.1 million in the prior year quarter [20] - Total capital expenditures during the first quarter were $23 million, compared to $15.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes Theater Division - Total revenue for the first quarter was $87.4 million, an increase of 7.5% compared to the prior year first quarter [12] - Comparable theater admission revenue increased by 1.3% and comparable theater attendance increased by 6.9% compared to the prior year [12] - Theater division adjusted EBITDA was $3.7 million, compared to $6.2 million in the prior year quarter [17] Hotels and Resorts Division - Revenues were $61.3 million for the first quarter, an increase of 7.2% compared to the prior year [18] - RevPAR for comparable owned hotels grew by 1.1% during the first quarter, with an average daily rate (ADR) increase of 8% [18] - Hotels adjusted EBITDA increased by $1 million in the first quarter compared to the prior year quarter [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Comparable competitive hotels in the markets experienced RevPAR growth of 6.7% for the first quarter, indicating that the company's hotels underperformed the competitive set by 5.6 percentage points [19] - The upper upscale segment experienced an increase in RevPAR of 2.8% during the first quarter, indicating that the company's hotels underperformed the industry by 1.7 percentage points [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to maintain a focus on long-term value creation while managing short-term dynamics, with expectations for growth in both theater and hotel divisions [25] - The company is investing in enhancing customer experience through new ScreenX auditoriums and additional concession stands at Dine-in Movie Tavern locations [30][32] - The company is optimistic about the film slate for the rest of the year and into 2026, with several major franchises expected to perform well [34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged that the first quarter did not meet expectations but expressed optimism for the summer movie season and the overall outlook for the year [25][26] - The company is prepared to react quickly to any economic uncertainties that may arise, leveraging its diversified business model [26][40] - Management emphasized the importance of attendance and customer experience, indicating a thoughtful approach to pricing in a potentially slowing economy [29][46] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 424,000 shares of common stock for $7.1 million in cash during the quarter [23] - The Hilton Milwaukee renovation is progressing as planned, with 65% of the guest rooms completed and expected to be fully operational by June 30 [39] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of concessions per patron - Management indicated that the change in food and beverage per caps was primarily due to pricing, with no significant changes in incidence or basket size [45] Question: Ability to take price increases - Management expressed confidence in their ability to manage pricing, noting that they have successfully passed through price increases in the past [46] Question: Hilton Milwaukee renovation pricing strategy - Management views the renovation as an opportunity to hold or potentially increase prices, especially with the upcoming convention center demand [47][50] Question: Impact of Marcus Movie Club on ticket pricing - Management reported that the initial results of the subscription product are positive, but its impact is still minimal [56] Question: Group pace and market dynamics - Management noted that group business is performing well, particularly in recently renovated properties, and that bookings are solid across several markets [58] Question: Labor expense impact and staffing levels - Management indicated that higher labor costs were due to a return to normal operating hours and that there is room for improvement in labor efficiency [75][76]

The Marcus (MCS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call February 27, 2025 10:11 PM ET Company Participants Chad Paris - CFO & TreasurerGregory S. Marcus - President, CEO & ChairmanPatrick Sholl - Vice PresidentChristopher Potter - Principal Conference Call Participants Mike Hickey - Equity Research Analyst Operator Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Marcus Corporation Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call. My name is Lydia and I'll be your operator today. At this time, all participants are in listen only mode. We' ...