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Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2018 Results

  • Total Revenue Increased 40.2% to $136.7 Million
  • System-Wide Same Store Sales Increased 9.7%
  • 41 New Planet Fitness Stores Opened
  • Raises Full Year Outlook

HAMPTON, N.H. - Nov. 6, 2018 // PRNewswire // - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2018.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2018 Highlights

  • Total revenue increased from the prior year period by 40.2% to $136.7 million.
  • System-wide same store sales increased 9.7%.
  • Net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. was $17.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. of $15.3 million, or $0.18 per diluted share in the prior year period.
  • Net income was $20.5 million, compared to net income of $18.9 million in the prior year period.
  • Adjusted net income(1) increased 47.9% to $27.7 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared to $18.7 million, or $0.19 per diluted share in the prior year period.
  • Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 24.0% to $53.8 million from $43.4 million in the prior year period.
  • 41 new Planet Fitness stores were opened during the period, bringing system-wide total stores to 1,646 as of September 30, 2018.

(1) Adjusted net income and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. For reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income to U.S. GAAP ("GAAP") net income see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" accompanying this press release.

"I am very pleased with our third quarter performance as revenue in each of our three operating segments once again increased double-digits year-over-year," stated Chris Rondeau, Chief Executive Officer. "The combination of our high value, low cost, non-intimidating fitness concept and differentiated business model continues to drive solid top and bottom line improvement. Planet Fitness is 1,646 locations and 12 million plus members strong and getting even stronger. Our group of experienced franchisees are investing in expanding their footprints and each new member join is fueling an increase in our local and national advertising funds. With the potential to increase our U.S. presence to approximately 4,000 stores while at the same time enhancing the member experience through in-store initiatives and brand partnerships, we believe the Company is well positioned to deliver continued long-term profitable growth and return greater value to shareholders in the years to come."

Operating Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2018

For the third quarter 2018, total revenue increased $39.2 million or 40.2% to $136.7 million from $97.5 million in the prior year period. $11.4 million, or 11.7% of the increase, is national advertising fund revenue and is included in our franchise segment. We began reporting national advertising fund contributions as revenue and expense in 2018 in connection with the adoption of the new U.S. GAAP revenue recognition standard. By segment:

  • Franchise segment revenue increased $19.3 million or 54.2% to $54.8 million from $35.6 million in the prior year period, which includes commission income and the above-mentioned $11.4 million of national advertising fund revenue;
  • Corporate-owned stores segment revenue increased $6.8 million or 24.0% to $35.4 million from $28.6 million in the prior year period, $5.2 million of which is from new corporate-owned stores opened or acquired since June 30, 2017; and
  • Equipment segment revenue increased $13.1 million or 39.1% to $46.4 million from $33.4 million in the prior year period, driven by an increase in equipment sales to new stores and an increase in replacement equipment sales to existing franchisee-owned stores.

System-wide same store sales increased 9.7%. By segment, franchisee-owned same store sales increased 9.9% and corporate-owned same store sales increased 6.1%.

For the third quarter of 2018, net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. was $17.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. of $15.3 million, or $0.18 per diluted share in the prior year period. Net income was $20.5 million in the third quarter of 2018 compared to $18.9 million in the prior year period. Adjusted net income increased 47.9% to $27.7 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, from $18.7 million, or $0.19 per diluted share in the prior year period. Adjusted net income has been adjusted to reflect a normalized federal income tax rate of 26.3% for the current year period and 39.5% for the comparable prior year period and excludes certain non-cash and other items that we do not consider in the evaluation of ongoing operational performance (see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures").

Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for the impact of certain non-cash and other items that we do not consider in the evaluation of ongoing operational performance (see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures"), increased 24.0% to $53.8 million from $43.4 million in the prior year period.

Segment EBITDA represents our Total Segment EBITDA broken down by the Company's reportable segments. Total Segment EBITDA is equal to EBITDA, which is defined as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures").

  • Franchise segment EBITDA increased $7.2 million or 23.9% to $37.1 million driven by royalties from new franchised stores opened since June 30, 2017, a higher average royalty rate and higher same store sales of 9.9%;
  • Corporate-owned stores segment EBITDA increased $3.2 million or 26.8% to $15.3 million driven primarily by an increase in same store sales, higher annual fees and from additional clubs opened and acquired since June 30, 2017; and
  • Equipment segment EBITDA increased by $2.0 million or 25.7% to $9.7 million driven by an increase in equipment sales to new stores and an increase in replacement equipment sales to existing franchisee-owned stores.

Share Repurchase Program

During the three months ended September 30, 2018, pursuant to our previously announced board-authorized $500 million share repurchase program, we purchased 824,312 shares of our Class A common stock through a series of open market transactions. The total cost for the purchases was $42.1 million.

2018 Outlook

For the year ending December 31, 2018, the Company now expects:

  • Total revenue increase of approximately 33% as compared to the year ended December 31, 2017;
  • System-wide same store sales growth of approximately 10%; and
  • Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share to increase approximately 43% as compared to the year ended December 31, 2017.

Presentation of Financial Measures

Planet Fitness, Inc. (the "Company") was formed in March 2015 for the purpose of facilitating the initial public offering (the "IPO") and related recapitalization transactions that occurred in August 2015, and in order to carry on the business of Pla-Fit Holdings, LLC ("Pla-Fit Holdings") and its subsidiaries. As the sole managing member of Pla-Fit Holdings, the Company operates and controls all of the business and affairs of Pla-Fit Holdings, and through Pla-Fit Holdings, conducts its business. As a result, the Company consolidates Pla-Fit Holdings' financial results and reports a non-controlling interest related to the portion of Pla-Fit Holdings not owned by the Company.

The financial information presented in this press release includes non-GAAP financial measures such as EBITDA, Segment EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted, to provide measures that we believe are useful to investors in evaluating the Company's performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental measures of the Company's performance that are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with GAAP. These financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for GAAP financial measures such as net income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP. In addition, in the future, the Company may incur expenses or charges such as those added back to calculate Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted. The Company's presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted, should not be construed as an inference that the Company's future results will be unaffected by similar amounts or other unusual or nonrecurring items. See the tables at the end of this press release for a reconciliation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Total Segment EBITDA, Adjusted net income, and Adjusted net income per share, diluted, to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

The non-GAAP financial measures used in our full-year outlook will differ from net income and net income per share, diluted, determined in accordance with GAAP in ways similar to those described in the reconciliations at the end of this press release. We do not provide guidance for net income or net income per share, diluted, determined in accordance with GAAP or a reconciliation of guidance for Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted, to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because we are not able to predict with reasonable certainty the amount or nature of all items that will be included in our net income and net income per share, diluted, for the year ending December 31, 2018. These items are uncertain, depend on many factors and could have a material impact on our net income and net income per share, diluted, for the year ending December 31, 2018.

Investor Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call at 4:30 pm (ET) on November 6, 2018 to discuss the news announced in this press release. A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible at www.planetfitness.com via the "Investor Relations" link. The webcast will be archived on the website for one year.

About Planet Fitness

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. As of September 30, 2018, Planet Fitness had more than 12.2 million members and 1,646 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama and Mexico. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 95% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include the Company's statements with respect to expected future performance presented under the heading "2018 Outlook," those attributed to the Company's Chief Executive Officer in this press release and other statements, estimates and projections that do not relate solely to historical facts. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "expect," "goal," plan," "will," "prospects," "future," "strategy" and similar references to future periods, although not all forward-looking statements include these identifying words. Forward-looking statements are not assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on the Company's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of the business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company's control. Actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties associated with competition in the fitness industry, the Company's and franchisees' ability to attract and retain new members, changes in consumer demand, changes in equipment costs, the Company's ability to expand into new markets domestically and internationally, operating costs for the Company and franchisees generally, availability and cost of capital for franchisees, acquisition activity, developments and changes in laws and regulations, our substantial increased indebtedness as a result of our refinancing and securitization transactions and our ability to incur additional indebtedness or refinance that indebtedness in the future; our future financial performance and our ability to pay principal and interest on our indebtedness, our corporate structure and tax receivable agreements, general economic conditions and the other factors described in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, and the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of the significant risks and uncertainties inherent in forward-looking statements, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company's views only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, neither the Company nor any of its affiliates or representatives undertake any obligation to provide additional information or to correct or update any information set forth in this release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Planet Fitness, Inc. and subsidiaries 
Consolidated Statements of Operations 
(Unaudited) 
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

       
 

For the three months ended
September 30,

 

For the nine months ended
September 30,

 

2018

 

2017

 

2018

 

2017

Revenue:

                     

Franchise

$

41,997

 

$

31,413

 

$

129,575

 

$

94,485

Commission income

1,448

 

4,149

 

5,012

 

15,668

National advertising fund revenue

11,377

 

 

32,997

 

Corporate-owned stores

35,406

 

28,560

 

102,365

 

83,886

Equipment

46,428

 

33,374

 

128,589

 

101,875

Total revenue

136,656

 

97,496

 

398,538

 

295,914

Operating costs and expenses:

           

Cost of revenue

36,871

 

25,819

 

100,114

 

78,395

Store operations

18,751

 

15,551

 

55,154

 

45,339

Selling, general and administrative

17,233

 

14,071

 

52,066

 

42,659

National advertising fund expense

11,377

 

 

32,997

 

Depreciation and amortization

8,863

 

8,137

 

25,947

 

23,982

Other loss (gain)

(12)

 

(36)

 

958

 

280

Total operating costs and expenses

93,083

 

63,542

 

267,236

 

190,655

Income from operations

43,573

 

33,954

 

131,302

 

105,259

Other expense, net:

           

Interest income

2,025

 

18

 

2,480

 

24

Interest expense

(17,909)

 

(8,938)

 

(35,725)

 

(26,735)

Other income (expense)

(27)

 

408

 

(338)

 

157

Total other expense, net

(15,911)

 

(8,512)

 

(33,583)

 

(26,554)

Income before income taxes

27,662

 

25,442

 

97,719

 

78,705

Provision for income taxes

7,190

 

6,540

 

23,335

 

23,933

Net income

20,472

 

18,902

 

74,384

 

54,772

Less net income attributable to non-controlling interests

3,001

 

3,557

 

11,158

 

18,173

Net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc.

$

17,471

 

$

15,345

 

$

63,226

 

$

36,599

Net income per share of Class A common stock:

           

Basic

$

0.20

 

$

0.18

 

$

0.72

 

$

0.48

Diluted

$

0.20

 

$

0.18

 

$

0.72

 

$

0.48

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding:

           

Basic

88,047

 

85,663

 

87,727

 

76,391

Diluted

88,458

 

85,734

 

88,064

 

76,435

 

Planet Fitness, Inc. and subsidiaries 
Consolidated Balance Sheets 
(Unaudited) 
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

       
 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

2018

 

2017

Assets

   

Current assets:

   

Cash and cash equivalents

$

572,731

 

$

113,080

Restricted cash

35,915

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for bad debts of $74 and $32 at 
September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively

26,145

 

37,272

Due from related parties

 

3,020

Inventory

6,142

 

2,692

Restricted assets – national advertising fund

3,418

 

499

Prepaid expenses

3,813

 

3,929

Other receivables

10,993

 

9,562

Other current assets

6,318

 

6,947

Total current assets

665,475

 

177,001

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $48,960, as of 
September 30, 2018 and $36,228 as of December 31, 2017

97,240

 

83,327

Intangible assets, net

237,896

 

235,657

Goodwill

199,513

 

176,981

Deferred income taxes

416,707

 

407,782

Other assets, net

4,608

 

11,717

Total assets

$

1,621,439

 

$

1,092,465

Liabilities and stockholders' deficit

   

Current liabilities:

   

Current maturities of long-term debt

$

12,000

 

$

7,185

Accounts payable

23,400

 

28,648

Accrued expenses

26,764

 

18,590

Equipment deposits

11,449

 

6,498

Restricted liabilities – national advertising fund

3,418

 

490

Deferred revenue, current

21,959

 

19,083

Payable pursuant to tax benefit arrangements, current

25,578

 

31,062

Other current liabilities

456

 

474

Total current liabilities

125,024

 

112,030

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

1,161,712

 

696,576

Deferred rent, net of current portion

10,297

 

6,127

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

25,916

 

8,440

Deferred tax liabilities

1,730

 

1,629

Payable pursuant to tax benefit arrangements, net of current portion

405,577

 

400,298

Other liabilities

1,331

 

4,302

Total noncurrent liabilities

1,606,563

 

1,117,372

Stockholders' equity (deficit):

   

Class A common stock, $.0001 par value - 300,000 authorized, 88,085 and 87,188 
shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, 
respectively

9

 

9

Class B common stock, $.0001 par value - 100,000 authorized, 9,544 and 11,193 
shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017, 
respectively

1

 

1

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

256

 

(648)

Additional paid in capital

17,237

 

12,118

Accumulated deficit

(118,964)

 

(130,966)

Total stockholders' deficit attributable to Planet Fitness Inc.

(101,461)

 

(119,486)

Non-controlling interests

(8,687)

 

(17,451)

Total stockholders' deficit

(110,148)

 

(136,937)

Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit

$

1,621,439

 

$

1,092,465

 

Planet Fitness, Inc. and subsidiaries 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
(Unaudited) 
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

   
 

For the nine months ended 
September 30,

 

2018

 

2017

Cash flows from operating activities:

     

Net income

$

74,384

   

$

54,772

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

     

Depreciation and amortization

25,947

   

23,982

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

2,041

   

1,439

 

Amortization of favorable leases and asset retirement obligations

280

   

260

 

Amortization of interest rate caps

1,170

   

1,552

 

Deferred tax expense

19,654

   

21,344

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

4,570

   

79

 

Third party debt refinancing expense

   

1,021

 

Gain on re-measurement of tax benefit arrangement

(354)

   

(541)

 

Provision for bad debts

8

   

44

 

Loss on reacquired franchise rights

360

   

 

Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment

542

   

(357)

 

Equity-based compensation

4,137

   

1,800

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions:

     

Accounts receivable

10,922

   

11,099

 

Due to and due from related parties

3,174

   

(580)

 

Inventory

(3,450)

   

1,253

 

Other assets and other current assets

4,972

   

(2,413)

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

2,426

   

(16,985)

 

Other liabilities and other current liabilities

(2,869)

   

(724)

 

Income taxes

1,028

   

(1,462)

 

Payable pursuant to tax benefit arrangements

(21,706)

   

(7,909)

 

Equipment deposits

4,950

   

5,951

 

Deferred revenue

7,544

   

(958)

 

Deferred rent

4,156

   

361

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

143,886

   

93,028

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

     

Additions to property and equipment

(18,601)

   

(23,229)

 

Acquisition of franchises

(45,752)

   

 

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

196

   

166

 

Net cash used in investing activities

(64,157)

   

(23,063)

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

     

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

(35)

   

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

1,200,000

   

 

Repayment of long-term debt

(709,469)

   

(5,388)

 

Payment of deferred financing and other debt-related costs

(27,191)

   

(1,278)

 

Premiums paid for interest rate caps

   

(366)

 

Proceeds from issuance of Class A common stock

1,106

   

172

 

Repurchase and retirement of Class A common stock

(42,090)

   

 

Dividend equivalent payments

(881)

   

(1,322)

 

Distributions to Continuing LLC Members

(5,369)

   

(9,308)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

416,071

   

(17,490)

 

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(234)

   

399

 

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

495,566

   

52,874

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

113,080

   

40,393

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

608,646

   

$

93,267

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

     

Net cash paid for income taxes

$

3,777

   

$

3,769

 

Cash paid for interest

$

20,015

   

$

23,637

 

Non-cash investing activities:

     

Non-cash additions to property and equipment

$

2,217

   

$

482

 

Planet Fitness, Inc. and subsidiaries 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures 
(Unaudited) 
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

To supplement its consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, the Company uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: EBITDA, Total Segment EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted (collectively, the "non-GAAP financial measures"). The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when used in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, are useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures presented in this release are supplemental measures of the Company's performance that are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with GAAP. These financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for GAAP financial measures such as net income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP. In addition, in the future, the Company may incur expenses or charges such as those added back to calculate Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted. The Company's presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, and Adjusted net income per share, diluted, should not be construed as an inference that the Company's future results will be unaffected by unusual or nonrecurring items.

EBITDA, Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

We refer to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as we use these measures to evaluate our operating performance and we believe these measures provide useful information to investors in evaluating our performance. We have also disclosed Segment EBITDA as an important financial metric utilized by the Company to evaluate performance and allocate resources to segments in accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting. We define EBITDA as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Segment EBITDA sums to Total Segment EBITDA which is equal to the Non-GAAP financial metric EBITDA. We believe that EBITDA, which eliminates the impact of certain expenses that we do not believe reflect our underlying business performance, provides useful information to investors to assess the performance of our segments as well as the business as a whole. Our Board of Directors also uses EBITDA as a key metric to assess the performance of management. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for the impact of certain additional non-cash and other items that we do not consider in our evaluation of ongoing performance of the Company's core operations. These items include certain purchase accounting adjustments, stock offering-related costs, and certain other charges and gains. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an appropriate measure of operating performance in addition to EBITDA because it eliminates the impact of other items that we believe reduce the comparability of our underlying core business performance from period to period and is therefore useful to our investors in comparing the core performance of our business from period to period.

A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is set forth below.

 

Three months ended 
September 30,

 

Nine months ended 
September 30,

 

2018

 

2017

 

2018

 

2017

(in thousands)

                   

Net income

$

20,472

 

$

18,902

 

$

74,384

 

$

54,772

Interest income

(2,025)

 

(18)

 

(2,480)

 

(24)

Interest expense

17,909

 

8,938

 

35,725

 

26,735

Provision for income taxes

7,190

 

6,540

 

23,335

 

23,933

Depreciation and amortization

8,863

 

8,137

 

25,947

 

23,982

EBITDA

$

52,409

 

$

42,499

 

$

156,911

 

$

129,398

Purchase accounting adjustments-revenue(1)

527

 

336

 

941

 

1,116

Purchase accounting adjustments-rent(2)

198

 

174

 

548

 

561

Loss on reacquired franchise rights(3)

10

 

 

360

 

Transaction fees(4)

254

 

 

290

 

1,021

Stock offering-related costs(5)

 

41

 

 

977

Severance costs(6)

 

 

352

 

Pre-opening costs(7)

370

 

421

 

853

 

421

Equipment discount(8)

 

(107)

 

 

(107)

Early lease termination costs(9)

 

 

 

719

Other(10)

19

 

 

685

 

(573)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

53,787

 

$

43,364

 

$

160,940

 

$

133,533

(1)

Represents the impact of revenue-related purchase accounting adjustments associated with the acquisition of Pla-Fit Holdings on November 8, 2012 by TSG (the "2012 Acquisition"). At the time of the 2012 Acquisition, the Company maintained a deferred revenue account, which consisted of deferred area development agreement fees, deferred franchise fees, and deferred enrollment fees that the Company billed and collected up front but recognizes for GAAP purposes at a later date. In connection with the 2012 Acquisition, it was determined that the carrying amount of deferred revenue was greater than the fair value assessed in accordance with ASC 805—Business Combinations, which resulted in a write-down of the carrying value of the deferred revenue balance upon application of acquisition push-down accounting under ASC 805. These amounts represent the additional revenue that would have been recognized in these periods if the write-down to deferred revenue had not occurred in connection with the application of acquisition pushdown accounting.

(2)

Represents the impact of rent-related purchase accounting adjustments. In accordance with guidance in ASC 805 – Business Combinations, in connection with the 2012 Acquisition, the Company's deferred rent liability was required to be written off as of the acquisition date and rent was recorded on a straight-line basis from the acquisition date through the end of the lease term. This resulted in higher overall recorded rent expense each period than would have otherwise been recorded had the deferred rent liability not been written off as a result of the acquisition push down accounting applied in accordance with ASC 805. Adjustments of $105, $100, $272 and $306 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, reflect the difference between the higher rent expense recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP since the acquisition and the rent expense that would have been recorded had the 2012 Acquisition not occurred. Adjustments of $93, $75, $276 and $255 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, are due to the amortization of favorable and unfavorable lease intangible assets. All of the rent related purchase accounting adjustments are adjustments to rent expense which is included in store operations on our consolidated statements of operations.

(3)

Represents the impact of a non-cash loss recorded in accordance with ASC 805 - Business Combinations related to our acquisition of six franchisee-owned stores on January 1, 2018 and our acquisition of four franchisee-owned stores on August 10, 2018. The loss recorded under GAAP represents the difference between the fair value of the reacquired franchise rights and the contractual terms of the reacquired franchise rights and is included in other (gain) loss on our consolidated statements of operations.

(4)

Represents transaction fees and expenses related to the issuance of the Series 2018-1 Senior Notes in 2018 and  the amendment of our previous credit facilities in 2017.

(5)

Represents legal, accounting and other costs incurred in connection with offerings of the Company's Class A common stock.

(6)

Represents severance expense recorded in connection with an equity award modification.

(7)

Represents costs associated with new corporate-owned stores incurred prior to the store opening, including payroll-related costs, rent and occupancy expenses, marketing and other store operating supply expenses.

(8)

Represents a gain recorded in connection with the write-off of a previously accrued deferred equipment discount that can no longer be utilized. This amount was originally recognized through purchase accounting in connection with the acquisition of eight franchisee-owned stores on March 31, 2014.

(9)

Represents charges and expenses incurred in connection with the early termination of the lease for our previous headquarters.

(10)

Represents certain other charges and gains that we do not believe reflect our underlying business performance. In the nine months ended September 30, 2018, this amount includes $342 related to the reversal of a tax indemnification receivable. In the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, this amount includes a gain of $354 and $541, respectively, related to the adjustment of our tax benefit arrangements primarily due to changes in our effective tax rate. Additionally, in the nine months ended September 30, 2018, this amount includes expense of $590 related to the write off of certain assets that were being tested for potential use across the system.

A reconciliation of Segment EBITDA to Total Segment EBITDA is set forth below.

 

Three months ended 
September 30,

 

Nine months ended 
September 30,

(in thousands)

2018

 

2017

 

2018

 

2017

Segment EBITDA

                     

Franchise

$

37,075

 

$

29,925

 

$

113,793

 

$

94,444

Corporate-owned stores

15,279

 

12,046

 

42,115

 

35,579

Equipment

9,654

 

7,683

 

28,579

 

23,587

Corporate and other

(9,599)

 

(7,155)

 

(27,576)

 

(24,212)

Total Segment EBITDA(1)

$

52,409

 

$

42,499

 

$

156,911

 

$

129,398

                       

(1) Total Segment EBITDA is equal to EBITDA.

               

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share

As a result of the recapitalization transactions that occurred prior to our IPO, the limited liability company agreement of Pla-Fit Holdings that was amended and restated (the "LLC Agreement") designated Planet Fitness, Inc. as the sole managing member of Pla-Fit Holdings. As sole managing member, Planet Fitness, Inc. exclusively operates and controls the business and affairs of Pla-Fit Holdings, LLC. As a result of the recapitalization transactions and the LLC Agreement, Planet Fitness, Inc. now consolidates Pla-Fit Holdings, and Pla-Fit Holdings is considered the predecessor to Planet Fitness, Inc. for accounting purposes. Our presentation of Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted, gives effect to the consolidation of Pla-Fit Holdings with Planet Fitness, Inc. resulting from the recapitalization transactions and the LLC Agreement as if they had occurred on January 1, 2017. In addition, Adjusted net income assumes that all net income is attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc., which assumes the full exchange of all outstanding Holdings Units for shares of Class A common stock of Planet Fitness, Inc., adjusted for certain non-recurring items that we do not believe directly reflect our core operations. Adjusted net income per share, diluted, is calculated by dividing Adjusted net income by the total shares of Class A common stock outstanding plus any dilutive options and restricted stock units as calculated in accordance with GAAP and assuming the full exchange of all outstanding Holdings Units and corresponding Class B common stock as of the beginning of each period presented. Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted, are supplemental measures of operating performance that do not represent, and should not be considered, alternatives to net income and earnings per share, as calculated in accordance with GAAP. We believe Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted, supplement GAAP measures and enable us to more effectively evaluate our performance period-over-period. A reconciliation of Adjusted net income to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, and the computation of Adjusted net income per share, diluted, are set forth below.

 

Three months ended 
September 30,

 

Nine months ended 
September 30,

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

2018

 

2017

 

2018

 

2017

Net income

$

20,472

   

$

18,902

   

$

74,384

   

$

54,772

 

Provision for income taxes, as reported

7,190

   

6,540

   

23,335

   

23,933

 

Purchase accounting adjustments-revenue(1)

527

   

336

   

941

   

1,116

 

Purchase accounting adjustments-rent(2)

198

   

174

   

548

   

561

 

Loss on reacquired franchise rights(3)

10

   

   

360

   

 

Transaction fees(4)

254

   

   

290

   

1,021

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt(5)

4,570

   

   

4,570

   

 

Stock offering-related costs(6)

   

41

   

   

977

 

Severance costs(7)

   

   

352

   

 

Pre-opening costs(8)

370

   

421

   

853

   

421

 

Equipment discount(9)

   

(107)

   

   

(107)

 

Early lease termination costs(10)

   

   

   

1,143

 

Other(11)

19

   

   

685

   

(573)

 

Purchase accounting amortization(12)

3,934

   

4,622

   

11,776

   

13,867

 

Adjusted income before income taxes

$

37,544

   

$

30,929

   

$

118,094

   

$

97,131

 

Adjusted income taxes(13)

9,874

   

12,217

   

31,059

   

38,367

 

Adjusted net income

$

27,670

   

$

18,712

   

$

87,035

   

$

58,764

 
               

Adjusted net income per share, diluted

$

0.28

   

$

0.19

   

$

0.88

   

$

0.60

 
               

Adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding(14)

98,462

   

98,428

   

98,615

   

98,445

 

(1)

Represents the impact of revenue-related purchase accounting adjustments associated with the 2012 Acquisition. At the time of the 2012 Acquisition, the Company maintained a deferred revenue account, which consisted of deferred area development agreement fees, deferred franchise fees, and deferred enrollment fees that the Company billed and collected up front but recognizes for GAAP purposes at a later date. In connection with the 2012 Acquisition, it was determined that the carrying amount of deferred revenue was greater than the fair value assessed in accordance with ASC 805—Business Combinations, which resulted in a write-down of the carrying value of the deferred revenue balance upon application of acquisition push-down accounting under ASC 805. These amounts represent the additional revenue that would have been recognized in these periods if the write-down to deferred revenue had not occurred in connection with the application of acquisition pushdown accounting.

(2)

Represents the impact of rent-related purchase accounting adjustments. In accordance with guidance in ASC 805 – Business Combinations, in connection with the 2012 Acquisition, the Company's deferred rent liability was required to be written off as of the acquisition date and rent was recorded on a straight-line basis from the acquisition date through the end of the lease term. This resulted in higher overall recorded rent expense each period than would have otherwise been recorded had the deferred rent liability not been written off as a result of the acquisition push down accounting applied in accordance with ASC 805. Adjustments of $105, $100, $272 and $306 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, reflect the difference between the higher rent expense recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP since the acquisition and the rent expense that would have been recorded had the 2012 Acquisition not occurred. Adjustments of $93, $75, $276 and $255 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, are due to the amortization of favorable and unfavorable lease intangible assets. All of the rent related purchase accounting adjustments are adjustments to rent expense which is included in store operations on our consolidated statements of operations.

(3)

Represents the impact of a non-cash loss recorded in accordance with ASC 805 - Business Combinations related to our acquisition of six franchisee-owned stores on January 1, 2018 and our acquisition of four franchisee-owned stores on August 10, 2018. The loss recorded under GAAP represents the difference between the fair value of the reacquired franchise rights and the contractual terms of the reacquired franchise rights and is included in other (gain) loss on our consolidated statements of operations.

(4)

Represents transaction fees and expenses related to the issuance of the Series 2018-1 Senior Notes in 2018 and  the amendment of our previous credit facilities in 2017.

(5)

Represents a loss on extinguishment of debt related to the write-off of deferred financing costs associated with the Term Loan B which the Company repaid in August 2018.

(6)

Represents legal, accounting and other costs incurred in connection with offerings of the Company's Class A common stock.

(7)

Represents severance expense recorded in connection with an equity award modification.

(8)

Represents costs associated with new corporate-owned stores incurred prior to the store opening, including payroll-related costs, rent and occupancy expenses, marketing and other store operating supply expenses.

(9)

Represents a gain recorded in connection with the write-off of a previously accrued deferred equipment discount that can no longer be utilized. This amount was originally recognized through purchase accounting in connection with the acquisition of eight franchisee-owned stores on March 31, 2014.

(10)

Represents charges and expenses incurred in connection with the early termination of the lease for our previous headquarters.

(11)

Represents certain other charges and gains that we do not believe reflect our underlying business performance. In the nine months ended September 30, 2018, this amount includes $342 related to the reversal of a tax indemnification receivable. In the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, this amount includes a gain of $354 and $541, respectively, related to the adjustment of our tax benefit arrangements primarily due to changes in our effective tax rate. Additionally, in the nine months ended September 30, 2018, this amount includes expense of $590 related to the write off of certain assets that were being tested for potential use across the system.

(12)

Includes $3,096, $4,086, $9,288 and $12,258 of amortization of intangible assets, other than favorable leases, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, recorded in connection with the 2012 Acquisition, and $838, $536, $2,488 and $1,609 of amortization of intangible assets for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, recorded in connection with historical acquisitions of franchisee-owned stores. The adjustment represents the amount of actual non-cash amortization expense recorded, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, in each period.

(13)

Represents corporate income taxes at an assumed effective tax rate of 26.3% and 39.5% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, applied to adjusted income before income taxes.

(14)

Assumes the full exchange of all outstanding Holdings Units and corresponding shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock of Planet Fitness, Inc.

A reconciliation of net income per share, diluted, to Adjusted net income per share, diluted is set forth below for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017:

                                       
 

For the three months ended
September 30, 2018

 

For the three months ended
September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Net 
income

 

Weighted 
Average 
Shares

 

Net income 
per share, 
diluted

 

Net 
income

 

Weighted 
Average 
Shares

 

Net income 
per share, 
diluted

Net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc.(1)

$

17,471

 

88,458

 

$

0.20

 

$

15,345

 

85,734

 

$

0.18

Assumed exchange of shares(2)

3,001

 

10,004

     

3,557

 

12,694

   

Net Income

20,472

         

18,902

       

Adjustments to arrive at adjusted income

   before income taxes(3)

17,072

         

12,027

       

Adjusted income before income taxes

37,544

         

30,929

       

Adjusted income taxes(4)

9,874

         

12,217

       

Adjusted Net Income

$

27,670

 

98,462

 

$

0.28

 

$

18,712

 

98,428

 

$

0.19

(1)

Represents net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. and the associated weighted average shares, diluted of Class A common stock outstanding.

(2)

Assumes the full exchange of all outstanding Holdings Units and corresponding shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock of Planet Fitness, Inc. Also assumes the addition of net income attributable to non-controlling interests corresponding with the assumed exchange of Holdings Units and Class B common shares for shares of Class A common stock.

(3)

Represents the total impact of all adjustments identified in the adjusted net income table above to arrive at adjusted income before income taxes.

(4)

Represents corporate income taxes at an assumed effective tax rate of 26.3% and 39.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, applied to adjusted income before income taxes.

                                       
 

For the nine months ended
September 30, 2018

 

For the nine months ended
September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Net 
income

 

Weighted 
Average 
Shares

 

Net income 
per share, 
diluted

 

Net 
income

 

Weighted 
Average 
Shares

 

Net income 
per share, 
diluted

Net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc.(1)

$

63,226

 

88,064

 

$

0.72

 

$

36,599

 

76,435

 

$

0.48

Assumed exchange of shares(2)

11,158

 

10,551

     

18,173

 

22,010

   

Net Income

74,384

         

54,772

       

Adjustments to arrive at adjusted income

   before income taxes(3)

43,710

         

42,359

       

Adjusted income before income taxes

118,094

         

97,131

       

Adjusted income taxes(4)

31,059

         

38,367

       

Adjusted Net Income

$

87,035

 

98,615

 

$

0.88

 

$

58,764

 

98,445

 

$

0.60

(1)

Represents net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. and the associated weighted average shares, diluted of Class A common stock outstanding.

(2)

Assumes the full exchange of all outstanding Holdings Units and corresponding shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock of Planet Fitness, Inc. Also assumes the addition of net income attributable to non-controlling interests corresponding with the assumed exchange of Holdings Units and Class B common shares for shares of Class A common stock.

(3)

Represents the total impact of all adjustments identified in the adjusted net income table above to arrive at adjusted income before income taxes.

(4)

Represents corporate income taxes at an assumed effective tax rate of 26.3% and 39.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, applied to adjusted income before income taxes.

SOURCE Planet Fitness, Inc.

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