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HSW Hostelworld Group Plc

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Hostelworld Group PLC Half-year Report (5924O)

22/08/2017 7:00am

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Hostelworld Group PLC

22 August 2017

Hostelworld Group plc

("Hostelworld" or the "Group")

2017 Interim Results Announcement

Strong first half and on track to meet Full Year expectations

Operational Highlights

   --    Strong H1 2017 performance 

-- Group bookings growth of 11% (to 3.9m bookings) with core Hostelworld brand up 21% during the period

   --    Continued delivery on marketing efficiencies: 

- Bookings from not-paid-for channels 62% of total (H1 2016: 61%)

- Marketing investment represented 41% of Net Revenue (H1 2016: 43%)

   --    50% of bookings coming from mobile devices, up from 43% in H1 2016 
   --    Strong Asia performance - inbound overall bookings growth of 18% (H1 2016: 10%) 
   --    New technology development centre launched in Portugal to enhance capability 

Financial Highlights

-- Group Net Revenue increased by 16% to EUR46.6m (H1 2016: EUR40.2M); 17% increase at constant currency, benefiting from an increase in Average Booking Value of 3% (H1 2016: decrease of 6%);

-- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 27% to EUR12.9m (H1 2016: EUR10.1m) adjusted EBITDA up 30% at constant currency

   --    Adjusted EBITDA Margin increased to 28% (H1 2016: 25%) 
   --    Group Adjusted Profit after Tax of EUR10.3m (H1 2016: EUR7.7m) 
   --    Adjusted pro-forma Earnings Per Share of EUR0.11 (H1 2016: EUR0.08) 
   --    Underlying adjusted free cash conversion of 101% (H1 2016: 107%) 

-- Cash balances of EUR17.7m at 30 June 2017, after payment of 2016 Final and Supplementary dividends in June 2017

-- Interim dividend of 5.1 euro cents per share (H1 2016: 4.8 euro cents), in line with stated dividend policy

   --    On track to meet the Board's expectations for the full year 

Feargal Mooney, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"The Group has returned to growth, reflecting the strength of the core Hostelworld brand, which now represents 92% of total Group bookings and the success of our continuing product, marketing and operational initiatives. The strong trading seen in the second half of 2016 continued throughout the early months of 2017, with growth in bookings across all geographies.

The level of growth in H1 2017 was somewhat flattered by a weak comparative in H1 2016, and growth rates in the June to August period have been more modest. Our expectations for the full year outcome are nonetheless unchanged, and we have declared a 6% increase in the interim dividend.

We remain confident in our long term strategy and execution and will continue to manage the risks to our business posed by the impact of terrorist attacks on travel demand alongside general macro-economic uncertainties and currency fluctuations."

ends

For further information please contact:

Hostelworld Group plc today: +44 (0) 20 7067 0000

Feargal Mooney, Chief Executive Officer thereafter: +353 (0) 1 498 0700

Weber Shandwick +44 (0) 20 7067 0000

Nick Oborne/ Tom Jenkins

HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC

INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT

To the members of Hostelworld Group plc

Cautionary statement

This Interim Management Report (IMR) has been prepared solely to provide additional information to shareholders to assess the Group's strategies and the potential for those strategies to succeed. The IMR should not be relied on by any other party or for any other purpose.

The IMR contains certain forward-looking statements. These statements are made by the directors in good faith based on the information available to them up to the time of their approval of this report but such statements should be treated with caution due to the inherent uncertainties, including both economic and business risk factors, underlying any such forward-looking information.

This interim management report has been prepared for the Group as a whole and therefore gives greater emphasis to those matters which are significant to Hostelworld Group plc and its subsidiary undertakings when viewed as a whole.

Strategic Update

The Group continues to make good progress in implementing our key strategic objectives. In our most recent annual report, we reported the Group's key objectives for 2017 which were:

(1) to invest in our Core Products competitiveness to ensure our platforms are the preferred choice for the growing number of young independent travellers worldwide to visit when planning their trips;

(2) to Differentiate our offering delivering features unique to the hostel product and enabling our customers to have a great experience throughout the research, booking and travel period;

(3) to establish a vibrant Community that encourages engagement with our platform, with other travellers and with hostels;

(4) to drive Revenue per Customer by increasing loyalty and providing an enhanced and more personalised service to travellers.

Financial Review

Key Performance Indicators

 
                                                                  % Change     Financial 
                                                      % change     Constant     Year 2016 
                                    H1 '17   H1 '16    Reported    Currency 
-------------------------------  ---------  -------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 Bookings - Hostelworld brand 
  (m)                               3.6       3.0        21%                      6.2 
-------------------------------  ---------  -------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 Bookings - supporting brands 
  and channels (m)                  0.3       0.5       (43%)                     0.9 
-------------------------------  ---------  -------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 Total Booking Volume (m)           3.9       3.5        11%                      7.1 
-------------------------------  ---------  -------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 
 Average Booking Value ("ABV") 
  (gross) (EUR)                     12.2      11.8       3%          4%          11.6 
-------------------------------  ---------  -------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 Net Revenue (EURm)                 46.6      40.2       16%         17%         80.5 
-------------------------------  ---------  -------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 Adjusted EBITDA                    12.9      10.1       27%         30%         23.9 
-------------------------------  ---------  -------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 

Group bookings increased by 11% in the six months ended 30 June 2017 (2016: 4% decline) driven by strong booking performance in our core Hostelworld brand in the period which grew 21% (2016: 16%). The year on year comparative was partially due to a weaker six months ended 30 June 2016 as a result of softer demand due to terrorist attacks and other geopolitical events in European cities during that period.

The Group's flagship brand, Hostelworld now represents 92% of Group bookings as compared to 85% in the six months ended 30 June 2016. Reflecting our deliberate focus on the flagship brand, bookings of the Group's supporting brands were 43% lower for the six month period from January to June (2016: -51%). The associated Total Transaction Values ("TTV") in the six months ended 30 June 2017 were EUR316m (2016: EUR284m).

While the Group operates in one segment and is managed as such, business performance is reviewed on a bookings volume and average booking value basis for both the Hostelworld brand as well as all supporting brands (including Hostelbookers, Hostels.com, booking engines and affiliates).

Group net revenue increased by 16% for the six month period from January to June 2017, which corresponds to a 17% increase on a constant currency basis.

Average booking value has been 3.5% higher in the current period, reflecting an increase in the underlying base price per bed and the continuing positive contribution from our pricing programmes, including Elevate. The gains were partially offset by the continued decline in the number of bed nights per booking as bookings made from mobile devices continue to grow, representing 50% of total bookings in the six months ended 30 June 2017 (2016: 43%), Mobile customers however, transact more frequently than other customers. Other offsetting factors included the evolving geographic mix and the greater percentage of bookings into hostel dorm beds. Exchange rate movements did not have an adverse impact on average booking value in the six months ended 30 June 2017, unlike in the same period in 2016.

The Group continues to maintain an efficient marketing mix with marketing investment as a percentage of net revenue of 41% in the six months ended 30 June 2017 as compared to 43% in the same period in 2016. Bookings in not-paid-for channels increased to 62% of total bookings (2016: 61%).

Adjusted EBITDA

The Group uses Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation, excluding exceptional items (Adjusted EBITDA) as a key performance indicator when measuring and evaluating the performance of the business from one period to the next, and against budget. Exceptional items are non-recurring and by their nature and size can make interpretation of the underlying performance in the business more difficult. We believe this non-GAAP measure more accurately reflects the key drivers of profitability for the Group and removes those items which do not impact underlying trading performance, thereby making comparisons more meaningful and useful for stakeholders of the business.

Group Adjusted EBITDA of EUR12.9m has increased by EUR2.8m (27%) relative to the six months ended 30 June 2016 and by 30% on a constant currency basis. Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net revenue increased from 25% to 28%. Marketing spend per booking is broadly stable at EUR4.97 (2016: EUR4.93).

Administrative expenses increased by EUR3.8m to EUR34.2m in the six months ended 30 June 2017. EUR2.2m of this increase was attributable to the increase in marketing expenses from EUR17.2m to EUR19.4m in the six months ended 30 June 2017, which contributed to revenue growth of 16%.

Gross staff costs (excluding share based payment expense) increased from EUR8.6m to EUR9.4m. Average headcount decreased from 249 in the six months ended 30 June 2016 to 240 in the six months ended 30 June 2017. Excluding the impact of the level of development labour capitalised in accordance with IFRS standards (2017: EUR0.4m; 2016: EUR1.2m), share based payment expense and the impact of a bonus accrual in H1 2017, staff costs decreased by 2% on a constant currency basis.

Other administrative expenses incurred between January and June 2017 are broadly stable to prior year.

Reconciliation between Operating Profit and Adjusted EBITDA:

 
                                                          Financial 
 (EURm)                                   H1 17   H1 16    Year 2016 
-------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Operating profit/(loss)                  5.2     (5.5)      0.2 
-------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Depreciation                             0.5      0.5       0.9 
-------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Amortisation of development 
  costs                                   1.6      1.6       3.2 
-------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Amortisation of acquired intangible 
  assets                                  5.2      4.9       10.6 
-------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Impairment charges                        -       8.2       8.2 
-------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Exceptional items                         -       0.3       0.4 
-------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Share option charge                      0.4      0.1       0.4 
-------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Adjusted EBITDA                         12.9     10.1       23.9 
-------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 

Exceptional items for the six months to 30 June 2017 were EURnil (2016: EUR0.3m). The share option charge for the period reflects the share based payment charge arising on the issuance of options in April 2016 and March 2017 in accordance with the Group's Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). The total options in issue at 30 June 2017 are 1,756,747 nil cost options. The impairment charge in 2016 of EUR8.2m was a result of a review of trading performance of the Hostelbookers brand. At 30 June 2017, there are no indications that the Hostelbookers intellectual property assets are carried at an amount higher than their recoverable amount.

Adjusted Profit after Taxation

 
                                                           Financial 
  EURm                                     H1 17   H1 16    Year 2016 
--------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Adjusted EBITDA                          12.9     10.1       23.9 
--------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Depreciation                             (0.5)    (0.5)     (0.9) 
--------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Amortisation of development 
  costs                                   (1.6)    (1.6)     (3.2) 
--------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Corporation tax                          (0.5)    (0.3)     (0.5) 
--------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Adjusted Profit after Taxation           10.3      7.7       19.4 
--------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Exceptional costs                        (0.0)    (0.3)     (0.4) 
--------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Amortisation of acquired intangibles     (5.2)    (4.9)     (10.6) 
--------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Net financial costs                        -        -       (0.1) 
--------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Share option charge                      (0.4)    (0.1)     (0.4) 
--------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Impairment charges                         -      (8.2)     (8.2) 
--------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Deferred taxation                        (0.3)     1.1       1.1 
--------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 Profit/(loss) for the period              4.4     (4.7)      0.8 
--------------------------------------  --------  ------  ----------- 
 

Adjusted Profit after Taxation is a non-GAAP metric that the Group uses to calculate the dividend payout for the year, subject to Company Law requirements regarding distributable profits. It excludes exceptional costs, amortisation of acquired domain and technology intangibles, impairment charges, net finance costs, share option charge and deferred taxation which can have large impacts on the reported result for the year, and which can make underlying trends difficult to interpret.

Adjusted Profit after Taxation increased from EUR7.7m to EUR10.3m due to the strong trading performance in the period, and the weaker comparative in the six months ended 30 June 2016.

The Group's corporation tax charge of EUR0.5m is an effective tax rate (corporation tax as a percentage of Adjusted EBITDA) of 4.0%. The corresponding charge in the six months ended 30 June 2016 was 3.4%.

The Groups' deferred tax charge for the six months ended 30 June 2017 of EUR0.3m (30 June 2016: credit of EUR1.1m) relates to the amortisation of deferred tax assets reduced by the amortisation of deferred tax liabilities. The credit of EUR1.1m in the six month period ended 30 June 2016 mainly relates to the reduction in carrying value of the deferred tax liability arising from the impairment of the Hostelbookers intellectual property assets.

Based on the weighted average shares in issue during the six months ended 30 June 2017, Earnings per Share ("EPS") as set out in note 6 to the condensed financial statements is 4.60 cents per share (30 June 2016: loss of 4.93 cents per share). Using Adjusted Profit after Taxation as the measure of earnings would result in an adjusted EPS of 11 cents per share (30 June 2016: 8 cents per share).

Foreign exchange risk

The Group's primary operating currency is the euro. The Group also has significant sterling and US dollar cash flows. Restated on a constant currency basis, revenues have increased by 17% (EUR6.9m) and Adjusted EBITDA has increased by 30% (EUR3.0m) for the six months ended 30 June 2017. Constant currency is calculated by applying the average exchange rates for the six months period ended 30 June 2017 to the financial results for the six months period ended 30 June 2016 on a month by month basis. The Group's principal policy is to match cash flows of like currencies, with excess sterling and US dollar revenues being settled into euros on a timely basis.

Dividend

The Group is committed to an attractive dividend policy, and is pleased to declare an interim dividend of EUR4.9m or 5.1 cent per share (2016: 4.8 cent per share) which is in line with the Group's stated dividend policy. This dividend has not been included as a liability in these condensed financial statements. The interim dividend is payable on 22 September 2017 to all shareholders on the Register of Members on 1 September 2017.

In June 2017, the Group paid a final dividend of EUR9.9m or EUR0.104 per share in respect of the financial year ending 31 December 2016. Additionally the Group paid a discretionary, non-recurring supplementary dividend of EUR10.0m or EUR0.105 per share. After payment of the recommended interim dividend for 2017, the Group will have returned EUR32.1m to shareholders in dividends in the two years since the initial listing in November 2015.

Adjusted Free Cashflow conversion

 
 
  EURm                                            H1 17    H1 16     2016 
---------------------------------------------  ---------  -------  ------- 
 Adjusted EBITDA                                  12.9      10.1     23.9 
---------------------------------------------  ---------  -------  ------- 
 Capitalised development spend                   (0.4)     (1.2)    (2.4) 
---------------------------------------------  ---------  -------  ------- 
 Capital expenditure                             (0.8)     (0.6)    (0.7) 
---------------------------------------------  ---------  -------  ------- 
 Interest and tax paid                           (0.3)     (0.1)    (0.3) 
---------------------------------------------  ---------  -------  ------- 
 Net movement in working capital (1)              1.6       2.6      1.0 
---------------------------------------------  ---------  -------  ------- 
 Adjusted Free Cashflow                           13.0      10.8     21.5 
---------------------------------------------  ---------  -------  ------- 
 Adjusted FCF conversion                          101%      107%     90% 
---------------------------------------------  ---------  -------  ------- 
 (1) changes in working capital excludes the effects of exceptional 
  costs 
 

The Group has a business model which produces strong free cash flow conversion, with a negative working capital cycle on operational cash flows. The movement in working capital in the first six months of 2017 was at a lower level than in the same period in 2016, which resulted in a lower adjusted free cash flow conversion of 101% (30 June 2016: 107%). The lower level of capitalised development expenditure increased the free cash flow conversion percentage above that achieved in full year 2016.

Total Cash at 30 June 2017 was EUR17.7m (30 June 2016: EUR18.7m), of which EURnil is restricted (30 June 2016: EUR2.2m held in a restricted account as part of a guarantee related to the lease of the Dublin office).

There were no borrowings at 30 June 2017 (30 June 2016: EURnil).

Related party transactions

Related party transactions are disclosed in note 15 to the condensed financial statements. There have been no changes in the related party transactions described in the last annual report which would have had a material effect on the financial position or performance of the Group.

Risks and uncertainties

The principal risks and uncertainties facing the Group remain those disclosed in the annual report for the year ended 31 December 2016. While the nature of the principal risks and uncertainties faced by the Group remain unchanged on the whole, external geopolitical factors have changed the Group's risk profile in certain areas. Amongst the most significant of these factors are, the increased incidence of terrorism and the proposed exit of the United Kingdom from membership of the European Union (known as "Brexit"). In the six months ended 30 June 2017, the UK as a destination represented 7% of total group bookings and 14% of group bookings were from UK nationals.

The Group will continue to manage the risks to the business posed by the impact of terrorist attacks on travel demand and by macro-economic uncertainties and currency fluctuations, particularly in USD and GBP, surrounding geopolitical events.

A detailed explanation of the risks and how the Group seeks to mitigate the risks, can be found on pages 32 to 37 of the annual report which is available at www.hostelworldgroup.com.

Going concern

As stated in note 2 to the condensed financial statements, the directors are satisfied that the Group has sufficient resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future, a period of not less than 12 months from the date of this report. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the condensed financial statements.

Board Update

Richard Segal has informed the Board of his intention to resign as Non-Executive Chairman, a position he has held for 6 years. Richard has led the Group through a period of strong change and growth, as both a private and listed business, and the Board expresses its deep gratitude for his guidance and contribution during that time. Richard will be succeeded by Michael Cawley, currently Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, during 2017 at a date yet to be confirmed.

We have also announced today the appointment, effective 1 October 2017, of Carl Shepherd as a Non-Executive Director. Carl, a co-founder of Homeaway Inc., brings an immense wealth of listed company experience in the on-line travel industry, including in North America and Asia, and his skills and knowledge will be of great benefit as we continue to take the Group forward in our international markets.

The search is underway for a further Non-Executive Director to complement the skills and experience of the Board.

Future outlook

The Group has returned to growth, reflecting the strength of the core Hostelworld brand, which now represents 92% of total Group bookings and the success of our continuing product, marketing and operational initiatives. The strong trading seen in the second half of 2016 continued throughout the early months of 2017, with growth in bookings across all geographies.

The level of growth in H1 2017 was somewhat flattered by a weak comparative in H1 2016, growth rates in the June to August period have been more modest. Our expectations for the full year outcome are nonetheless unchanged, and we have declared a 6% increase in the interim dividend.

Future outlook (continued)

We remain confident in our long term strategy and execution and will continue to manage the risks to our business posed by the impact of terrorist attacks on travel demand alongside the general macro-economic uncertainties and currency fluctuations.

By order of the board

   __________________                                                            ______________ 
   Feargal Mooney                                                                    Mari Hurley 

Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer

   Date:                                                                                   Date: 

HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 2017

 
                                           Six months           Six months        Year 
                                                ended                ended    ended 31 
                                              30 June              30 June    December 
                                                 2017                 2016        2016 
                                              EUR'000              EUR'000     EUR'000 
                                  Notes   (Unaudited)          (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
 
 Revenue                            3          46,649               40,168      80,514 
 Administrative expenses            4        (34,183)             (30,437)    (57,397) 
 Depreciation and amortisation 
  expenses                          4         (7,250)              (7,000)    (14,731) 
 Impairment losses                  4               -              (8,199)     (8,199) 
 
 Operating profit/(loss)                        5,216              (5,468)         187 
 
 Financial income                                   4                    2           5 
 Financial costs                                 (43)                 (36)        (59) 
 
 Profit/(loss) before taxation                  5,177              (5,502)         133 
 
 Taxation (charge)/credit           5           (784)                  795         651 
 
 Profit/(loss) for the 
  period attributable to 
  the equity owners of the 
  parent company                                4,393              (4,707)         784 
                                         ------------  -------------------  ---------- 
 Earnings per share: 
 Basic earnings/(loss) 
  per share (cents)                 6            4.60               (4.93)        0.82 
                                         ------------  -------------------  ---------- 
 Diluted earnings/(loss) 
  per share (cents)                 6            4.58               (4.93)        0.82 
                                         ------------  -------------------  ---------- 
 

HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 2017

 
                                               Six months      Six months   Year ended 
                                                ended 30 June   ended 30     31 December 
                                                2017            June 2016    2016 
                                               EUR'000         EUR'000      EUR'000 
                                               (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  (Audited) 
 
Profit/(loss) for the period                   4,393           (4,707)      784 
Items that may be reclassified subsequently 
to 
profit or loss: 
Exchange differences on translation of 
 foreign operations                            3               (562)        (680) 
                                               --------------  -----------  ------------ 
 
Total comprehensive income/(expense) 
 for the period attributable to equity 
 owners of the parent company                  4,396           (5,269)      104 
                                               --------------  -----------  ------------ 
 
 

HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 30 JUNE 2017

 
                                                      30 June      30 June  31 December 
                                                         2017         2016         2016 
                                                      EUR'000      EUR'000      EUR'000 
                                           Notes  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
Non-current assets 
Intangible assets                            7        133,257      145,463      139,619 
Property, plant and equipment                8          3,344        3,552        3,058 
Deferred tax assets                                       217          919          659 
 
                                                      136,818      149,934      143,336 
Current assets 
Trade and other receivables                  9          3,970        3,215        2,627 
Cash and cash equivalents                   10         17,662       18,652       24,632 
 
                                                       21,632       21,867       27,259 
                                                  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
Total assets                                          158,450      171,801      170,595 
                                                  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
 
Issued capital and reserves attributable 
 to equity owners of the parent 
Share capital                               11            956          956          956 
Other reserves                                          3,628        3,628        3,628 
Foreign currency translation 
 reserve                                                   18          133           15 
Share based payment reserve                               735          117          351 
Retained earnings                                     139,405      154,083      154,986 
 
Total equity attributable to 
 equity holders of the parent 
 company                                              144,742      158,917      159,936 
                                                  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
 
Non-current liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities                                  592        1,003          764 
 
                                                          592        1,003          764 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables                    12         12,651       11,547        9,669 
Corporation tax                                           465          334          226 
 
                                                       13,116       11,881        9,895 
                                                  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
Total liabilities                                      13,708       12,884       10,659 
                                                  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
Total equity and liabilities                          158,450      171,801      170,595 
                                                  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
 

HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 2017

 
                                      Share   Retained      Other       Foreign     Share     Total 
                                    capital   earnings   reserves      currency     Based 
                                                                    translation   Payment 
                                                                        reserve   Reserve 
                                    EUR'000    EUR'000    EUR'000       EUR'000   EUR'000   EUR'000 
 
As at 1 January 2016                    956    161,418      3,628           695         -   166,697 
                                   --------  ---------  ---------  ------------  --------  -------- 
 
Dividends                                 -    (2,628)          -             -         -   (2,628) 
Credit to equity for equity 
 settled share based payments             -          -          -             -       117       117 
Total comprehensive (expense) 
 for the period                           -    (4,707)          -         (562)         -   (5,269) 
 
As at 30 June 2016 (unaudited)          956    154,083      3,628           133       117   158,917 
                                   --------  ---------  ---------  ------------  --------  -------- 
 
Dividends                                 -    (4,588)          -             -         -   (4,588) 
Credit to equity for equity 
 settled share based payments             -          -          -             -       234       234 
Total comprehensive income/ 
 (expense) for the period                 -      5,491          -         (118)         -     5,373 
 
As at 31 December 2016 (audited)        956    154,986      3,628            15       351   159,936 
                                   --------  ---------  ---------  ------------  --------  -------- 
 
Dividends                                 -   (19,974)          -             -         -  (19,974) 
Credit to equity for equity 
 settled share based payments             -          -          -             -       384       384 
Total comprehensive income 
 for the period                           -      4,393          -             3         -     4,396 
 
As at 30 June 2017 (unaudited)          956    139,405      3,628            18       735   144,742 
                                   --------  ---------  ---------  ------------  --------  -------- 
 

HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 2017

 
                                                 Six months     Six months    Year ended 
                                                      ended          ended   31 December 
                                               30 June 2017   30 June 2016          2016 
                                                    EUR'000        EUR'000       EUR'000 
                                                (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)     (Audited) 
Cash flows from operating activities 
 Profit/(loss) before tax                             5,177        (5,502)           133 
Depreciation of property, plant 
 and equipment                                          483            480           886 
 Amortisation of intangible assets                    6,767          6,520        13,845 
 Impairment of intangible assets                          -          8,199         8,199 
 Loss on disposal of property, 
  plant and equipment                                     -              -            19 
 Financial income                                       (4)            (2)           (5) 
 Financial expense                                       43             36            59 
 Employee equity settled share 
  based payment expense                                 398            121           362 
 Changes in working capital items: 
 Increase/(decrease) in trade and 
  other payables                                      2,969            292       (1,553) 
 (Increase) in trade and other 
  receivables                                       (1,343)          (472)          (24) 
                                              -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Cash generated from operations                      14,490          9,672        21,921 
 Interest paid                                         (43)           (36)          (59) 
 Interest received                                        4              2             5 
 Income tax (paid)                                    (275)           (49)         (280) 
                                              -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Net cash from operating activities                  14,176          9,589        21,587 
                                              -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Acquisition/capitalisation of 
  intangible assets                                   (405)        (1,210)       (2,500) 
 Purchases of property, plant and 
  equipment                                           (770)          (600)         (746) 
 Net cash used in investing activities              (1,175)        (1,810)       (3,246) 
                                              -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Dividends                                         (19,974)        (2,628)       (7,216) 
                                              -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Net cash used in financing activities             (19,974)        (2,628)       (7,216) 
                                              -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Net (decrease)/increase in cash 
  and cash equivalents                              (6,973)          5,151        11,125 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  beginning of the period                            24,632         13,620        13,620 
 Effect of exchange rate changes 
  on cash and cash equivalents                            3          (119)         (113) 
                                              -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  end of the period                                  17,662         18,652        24,632 
 Restricted cash balances                                 -        (2,225)             - 
                                              -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Unrestricted cash balances at 
  the end of the period                              17,662         16,427        24,632 
                                              -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 

HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 2017

   1.         GENERAL INFORMATION 

Hostelworld Group plc, hereinafter "the Company", is a public limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom on the 9 October 2015. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company for the six months ended 30 June 2017 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as "the Group"). The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2017 are unaudited.

The information for the year ended 31 December 2016 does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. A copy of the statutory accounts for that year has been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditors reported on those accounts and their report was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis and did not contain a statement under section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

These interim financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors of Hostelworld Group plc on 21 August 2017.

   2.         ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Basis of preparation

The annual financial statements of the Group are prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union. The condensed set of consolidated financial statements included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by the European Union.

Going concern

The directors are satisfied that the Group has sufficient resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future, a period of not less than 12 months from the date of this report. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Accounting policies

The accounting policies applied by the Group in the consolidated interim financial statements are the same as those applied by the Group in its consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2016.

There are no new or amended IFRSs or IFRIC interpretations that are effective for the first time for the financial year beginning on 1 January 2017 that had a material impact on the Group.

The Group is currently assessing the impact of other standards and interpretations that are effective for the first time for the financial year beginning on 1 January 2018. It is not expected that IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments will have a material impact on the measurement of financial instruments. Based on the Group's existing business model, the Directors do not anticipate that the implementation of IFRS 15 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers will have a material impact on how revenue is recognised.

Accounting estimates and judgements

In preparing these interim consolidated financial statements, the directors have made judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The significant judgements made by the directors in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2016.

   3.         REVENUE & SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS 

The Group is managed as a single business unit which provides software and data processing services that facilitate hostel, hotel and other accommodation bookings worldwide, including ancillary on-line advertising revenue.

The directors determine and present operating segments based on the information that is provided internally to the CEO, who is the Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM). When making resource allocation decisions, the CODM evaluates booking numbers and average booking value. The objective in making resource allocation decisions is to maximise consolidated financial results.

All segmental revenue is derived wholly from external customers and, as the Group has a single reportable segment, inter-segment revenue is zero. There have been no changes to the basis of segmentation or the measurement basis for the segment profit or loss.

Reportable segment information is presented as follows:

 
                                Six months      Six months             Year 
                                     ended           ended         ended 31 
                              30 June 2017    30 June 2016    December 2016 
                                   EUR'000         EUR'000          EUR'000 
                               (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)        (Audited) 
 
 Europe                             28,606          25,409           49,497 
 Americas                            8,503           7,218           14,938 
 Asia, Africa and Oceania            9,540           7,541           16,079 
 
 Total revenue                      46,649          40,168           80,514 
                            --------------  --------------  --------------- 
 
   4.         OPERATING EXPENSES 

Profit/(loss) for the period has been arrived at after charging the following operating costs:

 
                                     Six months     Six months                Year 
                                          ended          ended   ended 31 December 
                                   30 June 2017   30 June 2016                2016 
                                        EUR'000        EUR'000             EUR'000 
                                    (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)           (Audited) 
 
 
Marketing expenses                       19,353         17,211              32,842 
Credit card processing fees               1,105          1,055               1,931 
Staff costs                               9,484          7,502              14,359 
Loss on disposal of property, 
 plant and equipment                          -              -                  19 
FX(gain)/loss                              (74)          (262)               (214) 
Exceptional Items                             -            271                 449 
Other administrative costs                4,315          4,660               8,011 
 
Total administrative expenses            34,183         30,437              57,397 
 
Depreciation of tangible 
 fixed assets                               483            480                 886 
Amortisation of intangible 
 fixed assets                             6,767          6,520              13,845 
Impairment of intangible 
 assets                                       -          8,199               8,199 
 
Total operating expenses                 41,433         45,636              80,327 
                                  -------------  -------------  ------------------ 
 
   5.         TAXATION 

The corporation tax charge for the six month period is EUR514k (30 June 2016: EUR347k), representing the best estimate of the average annual effective tax rate expected for the full year, applied to the pre-tax income of the six month period.

The deferred tax charge for the six month period of EUR270k (30 June 2016: credit of EUR1,142k) relates to the amortisation of deferred tax assets offset by the reduction in deferred tax liabilities.

The credit of EUR1,142k in the six month period 30 June 2016 relates to the reduction in carrying value of the deferred tax liability arising from the impairment charge (Note 7), offset by the amortisation of deferred tax assets.

   6.         EARNINGS PER SHARE 

The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following:

 
                                         Six months     Six months     Year ended 
                                          ended          ended          31 December 
                                          30 June 2017   30 June 2016   2016 
                                         (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
 
    Earnings: 
  Earnings for the purposes of basic 
   earnings 
   per share (EUR'000s)                  4,393          (4,707)        784 
                                         -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
  Earnings for the purposes of diluted 
   earnings 
   per share (EUR'000s)                  4,393          (4,707)        784 
                                         -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 
                                        Six months     Six months     Year ended 
                                         ended          ended          31 December 
                                         30 June 2017   30 June 2016   2016 
                                        (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
 
  Number of Shares: 
Weighted average number of ordinary 
 shares for 
 the purposes of basic earnings per 
 share ('000s)                          95,571         95,571         95,571 
 
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary 
 shares: 
Share options ('000s)                   400            -              - 
                                        -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 
Weighted average number of ordinary 
 shares for 
 the purposes of diluted earnings 
 per share ('000s)                      95,971         95,571         95,571 
                                        -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 
  Earnings per Share: 
 
Basic earnings/(loss) per share 
 (cents)                                4.60           (4.93)         0.82 
                                        -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share 
 (cents)                                4.58           (4.93)         0.82 
                                        -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 
   7.         INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

The table below shows the movements in intangible assets for the period:

 
                                                                                 Capitalised 
                                             Domain                Affiliates    Development 
                               Goodwill       Names   Technology    Contracts          Costs       Total 
                                EUR'000     EUR'000      EUR'000      EUR'000        EUR'000     EUR'000 
 Cost 
 
 Balance at 1 January 
  2016                           47,274     214,640       13,325        5,500          5,735     286,474 
 Additions                            -           -            -            -          1,211       1,211 
 Effect of foreign 
  currency exchange 
  difference                          -           -            -            -            (1)         (1) 
                            -----------  ----------  -----------  -----------  -------------  ---------- 
 Balance at 30 June 
  2016                           47,274     214,640       13,325        5,500          6,945     287,684 
                            -----------  ----------  -----------  -----------  -------------  ---------- 
 
 Additions                            -           -          118            -          1,174       1,292 
 Transfer from tangible 
  assets                              -           -          383            -              -         383 
 Effect of foreign 
  currency exchange 
  difference                          -           -         (12)            -              1        (11) 
                            -----------  ----------  -----------  -----------  -------------  ---------- 
 Balance at 31 December 
  2016                           47,274     214,640       13,814        5,500          8,120     289,348 
                            -----------  ----------  -----------  -----------  -------------  ---------- 
 
 Additions                            -           -           42            -            363         405 
 Effect of foreign 
  currency exchange 
  difference                          -           -            -            -              -           - 
                            -----------  ----------  -----------  -----------  -------------  ---------- 
 Balance at 30 June 
  2017                           47,274     214,640       13,856        5,500          8,483     289,753 
                            -----------  ----------  -----------  -----------  -------------  ---------- 
 
 Accumulated amortisation 
  and impairment 
 
 Balance at 1 January 
  2016                         (29,426)    (77,789)     (12,936)      (5,500)        (1,851)   (127,502) 
 Charge for the period                -     (4,844)        (117)            -        (1,559)     (6,520) 
 Impairment                           -     (8,199)            -            -              -     (8,199) 
                            -----------  ----------  -----------  -----------  -------------  ---------- 
 Balance at 30 June 
  2016                         (29,426)    (90,832)     (13,053)      (5,500)        (3,410)   (142,221) 
                            -----------  ----------  -----------  -----------  -------------  ---------- 
 
 Charge for the period                -     (5,472)        (209)            -        (1,644)     (7,325) 
 Transfer from tangible 
  assets                              -           -        (187)            -              -       (187) 
 Effect of foreign 
  currency exchange 
  difference                          -           -            4            -              -           4 
                            -----------  ----------  -----------  -----------  -------------  ---------- 
 Balance at 31 December 
  2016                         (29,426)    (96,304)     (13,445)      (5,500)        (5,054)   (149,729) 
                            -----------  ----------  -----------  -----------  -------------  ---------- 
 
 Charge for the period                -     (5,074)        (165)            -        (1,528)     (6,767) 
 Effect of foreign 
  currency exchange 
  difference                          -           -            -            -              -           - 
                            -----------  ----------  -----------  -----------  -------------  ---------- 
 Balance at 30 June 
  2017                         (29,426)   (101,378)     (13,610)      (5,500)        (6,582)   (156,496) 
                            -----------  ----------  -----------  -----------  -------------  ---------- 
 
 Net book value 
 
 At 30 June 2016                 17,848     123,808          272            -          3,535     145,463 
                            -----------  ----------  -----------  -----------  -------------  ---------- 
 At 31 December 2016             17,848     118,336          369            -          3,066     139,619 
                            -----------  ----------  -----------  -----------  -------------  ---------- 
 At 30 June 2017                 17,848     113,262          246            -          1,901     133,257 
                            -----------  ----------  -----------  -----------  -------------  ---------- 
 

In 2016, following a review of trading performance the directors reassessed the estimated future cashflows associated with the Hostelbookers intellectual property assets. This led to the recognition of an impairment charge of EUR8,199k in relation to the value of the Hostelbookers domain names. The estimated useful life of these domain names was also reduced from the reporting date of 30 June 2016.

At 30 June 2017, there are no indications that the Hostelbookers intellectual property assets are carried at an amount higher than their recoverable amount.

   8.         PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

During the six months ended 30 June 2017, the Group invested EUR770k on additional property, plant and equipment (30 June 2016: EUR600k)

   9.         TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 
 
                                     30 June      30 June  31 December 
                                        2017         2016         2016 
                                     EUR'000      EUR'000      EUR'000 
                                 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
Amounts falling due within one 
 year 
Trade receivables                      1,216          991          892 
Prepayments and accrued income           999          790          731 
Value Added Tax                        1,755        1,434        1,004 
 
                                       3,970        3,215        2,627 
                                 -----------  -----------  ----------- 
 
   10.       CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 
 
                                   30 June       30 June   31 December 
                                      2017          2016          2016 
                                   EUR'000       EUR'000       EUR'000 
                               (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)     (Audited) 
 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents          17,662        18,652        24,632 
 Restricted cash balances                -       (2,225)             - 
 
 Unrestricted cash balances         17,662        16,427        24,632 
                              ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 

The Group entered into a guarantee with AIB Bank plc during 2015 related to the lease of office space in Dublin. The guarantee initially required that EUR2,225k remain on deposit with the bank. The requirement was removed by AIB Bank plc during 2016.

   11.       SHARE CAPITAL 

Share capital as at 30 June 2017 amounted to EUR955,708 (30 June 2016: EUR955,708). There were no additional shares issued during the six month period ending 30 June 2017.

   12.       TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 
 
                                       30 June       30 June   31 December 
                                          2017          2016          2016 
                                       EUR'000       EUR'000       EUR'000 
                                   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)     (Audited) 
 
 Amounts falling due within one 
  year 
 Trade payables                          4,183         3,674         3,344 
 Accruals and other payables             7,935         7,115         5,797 
 Payroll taxes                             529           674           524 
 Value Added Tax                             4            84             4 
 
                                        12,651        11,547         9,669 
                                  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
   13.       DIVIDS 

Amounts recognised as distributions to equity holders in the financial year:

 
                                             Six months   Six months     Year ended 
                                               ended 30     ended 30    31 December 
                                              June 2017    June 2016           2016 
                                                EUR'000      EUR'000        EUR'000 
 
   Final 2015 dividend of EUR0.0275 
   per share (paid 31 May 2016)                       -        2,628          2,628 
 Interim 2016 dividend of EUR0.048 
  per share (paid 27 September 
  2016)                                               -            -          4,588 
 Final dividend for the year 
  ended 31 December 2016 of 
  EUR0.104 per share (paid 6 
  June 2017)                                      9,939            -              - 
 Supplementary dividend of 
  EUR0.105 per share (paid 6 
  June 2017)                                     10,035            -              - 
 
                                                 19,974        2,628          7,216 
                                            -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Interim dividend for the year ended 
  31 December 2017 of EUR0.051 per share 
  (2016: EUR0.048 per share)                      4,874        4,588              - 
                                            -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 
 

The directors declare an interim dividend of 5.1 cents per share amounting to EUR4.9m (30 June 2016: EUR4.6m) be paid to shareholders on 22 September 2017. This dividend has not been included as a liability in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements. The interim dividend is payable to all shareholders on the Register of Members on 1 September 2017.

   14.       SHARE BASED PAYMENTS 

On 29 March 2017, 847,663 nil cost share options were granted to employees as part of a long term incentive plan. These share options will vest on 28 March 2020, subject to meeting performance conditions.

On 5 April 2016, 928,464 nil cost share options were granted to employees as part of a long term incentive plan. During the six months to 30 June 2017, 19,380 of these share options have been forfeited leaving 909,084 still in issue at 30 June 2017. These share options will vest on 4 April 2019, subject to meeting performance conditions.

   15.       RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

During the six months ended 30 June 2017, the Group had no transactions with any related parties, and as at the reporting date, the Group had no amounts owing to any related party.

During the six months ended 30 June 2016, the former controlling shareholder of the Group, H&F Wings Lux 1 S.à r.l. ("Lux 1") paid a discretionary bonus payment of EUR1,559k (EUR1,400k net of employer taxes) to certain senior management and employees of the Group in relation to their performance up to the date of Admission. The Group did not bear any costs associated with this payment. Mr. Feargal Mooney, executive director and CEO, received an award of EUR850k.

   16.       EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE 

On 5 July 2017 181,208 options were granted to a number of eligible employees in the Group as part of a Save as You Earn scheme. These options will vest in August 2020 subject to a number of conditions.

An interim dividend of 5.1 cents per share amounting to EUR4.9m (30 June 2016: EUR4.6m) is referred to in note 13 above.

There were no other material subsequent events since the reporting date.

HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC

RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

(a) the condensed set of consolidated financial statements has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting';

(b) The interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R (indication of important events during the first six months and description of principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year); and

(c) The interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.8R (disclosure of related parties' transactions and changes therein).

By order of the board

   __________________                                                           ______________ 
   Feargal Mooney                                                                     Mari Hurley 

Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer

   Date:                                                                                      Date: 

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