Sabre highlights commercial momentum and focused strategy to capitalize on growth opportunities; reports third quarter 2021 results
Third quarter 2021 business overview:
•Entered into agreement to sell AirCentre, Sabre's airline operations portfolio, to narrow strategic focus and strengthen liquidity position
•Completed successful migration of GOL Linhas Aéreas, Brazil's largest domestic airline, onto the SabreSonic passenger service system
•Announced SabreSonic win with Biman Bangladesh Airlines and three Radixx low cost carrier wins
•Increased average booking fee sequentially versus the first and second quarters of 2021 due to more favorable bookings mix
•Progressed cloud migration and decommissioned almost 2,000 legacy servers
•Ended the quarter with cash balance of $1.0 billion
Third quarter 2021 summary:
•Earnings metrics significantly improved versus prior year
•Third quarter revenue totaled $441 million
•Net loss attributable to common stockholders of $241 million, or $0.75 per share
•Adjusted EPS totaled ($0.50)
SOUTHLAKE, Texas – November 2, 2021 – Sabre Corporation ("Sabre" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SABR) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021.
"Over the course of this year, our executive leadership team has been taking a critical look at Sabre, challenging norms and re-examining the way we do business. Our review focused on industry trends and technology, current and future capabilities, desired growth and returns, ongoing investment requirements and financial health and flexibility," said Sean Menke, President and CEO. "With our strong belief in a broad global travel recovery, we will narrow our product offerings and intensify focus on our core - the customer revenue-generating retailing, distribution and fulfillment aspects of our business - with the goal to accelerate the unlocking of shareholder value. The sale of AirCentre is an illustration of steps we are taking to achieve our
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objectives. We are excited to move forward as a more focused technology company with meaningful growth opportunities."
Q3 2021 Financial Summary
Sabre consolidated third quarter revenue totaled $441 million, a 58% improvement versus revenue of $278 million in the third quarter of 2020. The increase in revenue was driven by an increase in global air, hotel and other travel bookings due to continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Operating loss was $157 million, a significant improvement versus an operating loss of $233 million in the third quarter of 2020. The improvement in operating results was driven by increased revenue due to the continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, lower depreciation and amortization and a decrease in the provision for expected credit losses. These impacts were partially offset by increased Travel Solutions incentive expenses, Hospitality Solutions transaction-related costs and technology hosting expenses due to volume recovery trends, increased labor and professional service expenses, including internal investments in risk and security, business systems and consulting to support our business strategy, a $14 million increase in recognized stock-based compensation expense primarily due to previously granted performance-based units and a $9 million increase in litigation costs.
Net loss attributable to common stockholders totaled $241 million, an improvement versus a net loss of $310 million in the third quarter of 2020. Diluted net loss attributable to common stockholders per share totaled $0.75, versus diluted net loss attributable to common stockholders per share of $1.06 in the third quarter of 2020. The improvement in net income attributable to common stockholders was driven by the items impacting operating loss described above and a $12 million reduction in pension-related expense, partially offset by lower benefit for income taxes and an additional $3 million loss on extinguishment of debt.
Adjusted EBITDA was negative $55 million, an improvement versus Adjusted EBITDA of negative $124 million in the third quarter of 2020. The improvement in Adjusted EBITDA was driven by increased revenue due to the continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and a decrease in the provision for expected credit losses. These impacts were partially offset by increased Travel Solutions incentive expenses, Hospitality Solutions transaction-related costs and technology hosting expenses due to volume recovery trends, increased labor and professional service expenses, including internal investments in risk and security, business systems and consulting to support our business strategy and increased litigation costs.
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Adjusted Operating Loss was $103 million, an improvement versus Adjusted Operating Loss of $197 million in the third quarter of 2020. The improvement in operating results was driven by the items impacting Adjusted EBITDA above and lower depreciation and amortization.
Sabre reported Adjusted EPS of ($0.50), an improvement versus ($0.81) in the third quarter of 2020.
With regards to Sabre's third quarter 2021 cash flows (versus prior year):
•Cash used in operating activities totaled $70 million (vs. $192 million)
•Cash used in investing activities totaled $13 million (vs. $9 million)
•Cash provided by financing activities totaled $8 million (vs. $566 million)
•Capitalized expenditures totaled $13 million (vs. $9 million)
Free Cash Flow was negative $83 million, an improvement versus Free Cash Flow of negative $201 million in the third quarter of 2020.
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Financial Highlights (in thousands, except for EPS; unaudited):
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021
2020
% Change (B/W)
2021
2020
% Change (B/W)
Total Company:
Revenue
$
441,086
$
278,365
58
$
1,188,238
$
1,020,386
16
Operating Loss
$
(156,688)
$
(233,049)
33
$
(539,611)
$
(768,530)
30
Net loss attributable to common stockholders(2)
$
(240,641)
$
(309,664)
22
$
(758,029)
$
(964,914)
21
Diluted net loss attributable to common stockholders per share (EPS)(2)
$
(0.75)
$
(1.06)
29
$
(2.37)
$
(3.44)
31
Net Loss Margin(2)
(54.6)
%
(111.2)
%
(63.8)
%
(94.6)
%
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
$
(54,928)
$
(123,814)
56
$
(234,886)
$
(346,988)
32
Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1)
(12.5)
%
(44.5)
%
(19.8)
%
(34.0)
%
Adjusted Operating Loss(1)
$
(102,644)
$
(196,693)
48
$
(390,898)
$
(576,372)
32
Adjusted Net Loss(1), (2)
$
(161,672)
$
(237,632)
32
$
(557,718)
$
(673,928)
17
Adjusted EPS(1), (2)
$
(0.50)
$
(0.81)
38
$
(1.74)
$
(2.40)
28
Cash used in operating activities
$
(69,692)
$
(192,033)
64
$
(408,152)
$
(587,069)
30
Cash used in investing activities
$
(13,169)
$
(8,888)
(48)
$
(5,535)
$
(52,634)
89
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
$
7,607
$
565,611
(99)
$
(37,013)
$
1,873,804
NM
Capitalized expenditures
$
(13,169)
$
(8,926)
(48)
$
(30,409)
$
(48,259)
37
Free Cash Flow(1)
$
(82,861)
$
(200,959)
59
$
(438,561)
$
(635,328)
31
Net Debt (total debt, less cash and cash equivalents)
$
3,791,172
$
3,140,861
Net Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA(1)
NM
NM
Travel Solutions:
Revenue
$
390,353
$
237,018
65
$
1,052,613
$
900,868
17
Operating Loss
$
(38,964)
$
(145,877)
73
$
(211,998)
$
(406,939)
48
Adjusted Operating Loss(1)
$
(39,078)
$
(146,337)
73
$
(212,393)
$
(408,584)
48
Distribution Revenue
$
245,421
$
104,594
135
$
615,448
$
451,183
36
Total Bookings
53,514
19,920
169
149,289
98,371
52
Air Bookings
46,752
16,539
183
133,125
80,439
65
Lodging, Ground and Sea Bookings
6,762
3,381
100
16,164
17,932
(10)
IT Solutions Revenue
$
144,932
$
132,424
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$
437,165
$
449,685
(3)
Passengers Boarded
115,576
56,970
103
294,415
244,144
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Hospitality Solutions:
Revenue
$
55,179
$
44,924
23
$
148,145
$
133,163
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Operating Loss
$
(8,868)
$
(12,609)
30
$
(30,976)
$
(48,475)
36
Adjusted Operating Loss(1)
$
(8,868)
$
(12,609)
30
$
(30,976)
$
(48,475)
36
Central Reservation System Transactions
26,735
19,268
39
68,334
51,381
33
(1)Indicates non-GAAP financial measure; see descriptions and reconciliations below.
(2)In January 2021, a new accounting standard was retroactively adopted which resulted in recast interest expense, income taxes and net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.
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Travel Solutions
Third quarter 2021 results (versus prior year):
•Travel Solutions revenue totaled $390 million, a 65% improvement versus $237 million in the third quarter of 2020. The increase in revenue versus the prior year quarter was driven by an increase in global air and other travel bookings due to the continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
•Operating loss totaled $39 million, a significant improvement versus operating loss of $146 million in the third quarter of 2020. The improvement in operating results was driven by increased revenue, lower depreciation and amortization and a decrease in the provision for expected credit losses. These impacts were partially offset by increased incentive expenses and technology hosting expenses due to volume recovery trends and increased professional service expenses.
•Distribution revenue totaled $245 million, a significant improvement versus revenue of $105 million in the third quarter of 2020 due to gradual recovery in bookings.
◦Global bookings, net of cancellations, totaled 54 million, representing a decline of 62% vs. 2019.
◦Net air bookings declined 60%, 65% and 62% in July, August and September versus the same months in 2019, respectively.
◦Average booking fee totaled $4.59, a sequential improvement versus $3.90 and $3.84 in the first and second quarters of 2021, respectively, due to improvement in bookings mix.
•IT Solutions revenue totaled $145 million, an improvement versus revenue of $132 million in the third quarter of 2020. Reservations revenue increased due to ongoing recovery in passengers boarded, partially offset by a dilution in rate due to revenue that does not fluctuate with volumes. Commercial and Operations revenue decreased primarily due to license fee revenue from new implementations recognized upon delivery to the customers in the prior year and certain product divestitures. Recognition of license fees upon delivery has previously resulted and will continue to result in periodic fluctuations in revenue recognized.
◦Airline passengers boarded totaled 116 million, representing a decline of 38% vs. 2019.
Hospitality Solutions
Third quarter 2021 results (versus prior year):
•Hospitality Solutions revenue totaled $55 million, an improvement versus revenue of $45 million in the third quarter of 2020. The increase in revenue was driven by an increase in
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central reservation system transactions due to the continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and increased Digital Experience revenue. These impacts were partially offset by dilution in rate from the prior year due to revenue that does not fluctuate with volumes.
◦Central reservation system transactions totaled 27 million, representing a decline of 12% vs. 2019.
•Operating loss was $9 million, an improvement versus operating loss of $13 million in the third quarter of 2020. The improvement in operating results was primarily driven by increased revenue and lower depreciation and amortization, partially offset by increased transaction-related costs due to volume recovery trends and higher labor and professional service expenses.
Business Outlook
Given the ongoing magnitude and the uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic effects, Sabre has not given guidance at this time.
Conference Call
Sabre will conduct its third quarter 2021 investor conference call today at 9:00 a.m. ET. The live webcast and accompanying slide presentation can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of our website, investors.sabre.com. A replay of the event will be available on the website for at least 90 days following the event.
About Sabre
Sabre Corporation is a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and fulfillment solutions that help its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Sabre’s technology platform manages more than $260B worth of global travel spend annually. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information visit www.sabre.com.
Website Information
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We routinely post important information for investors on the Investor Relations section of our website, investors.sabre.com, and intend to post important information for investors on our Twitter account, @Sabre_Corp. We intend to use the Investor Relations section of our website and our Twitter account as means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investor Relations section of our website and our Twitter account, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website or our Twitter account is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.
Supplemental Financial Information
In conjunction with today’s earnings report, a file of supplemental financial information will be available on the Investor Relations section of our website, investors.sabre.com.
Industry Data
This release contains industry data, forecasts and other information that we obtained from industry publications and surveys, public filings and internal company sources, and there can be no assurance as to the accuracy or completeness of the included information. Statements as to our ranking, market position, bookings share and market estimates are based on independent industry publications, government publications, third-party forecasts and management’s estimates and assumptions about our markets and our internal research. We have not independently verified this third-party information nor have we ascertained the underlying economic assumptions relied upon in those sources, and we cannot assure you of the accuracy or completeness of this information.
Note on Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes unaudited non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted Operating Loss, Adjusted Net Loss from continuing operations ("Adjusted Net Loss"), Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Loss from continuing operations per share ("Adjusted EPS"), Free Cash Flow, Net Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA and the ratios based on these financial measures.
We present non-GAAP measures when our management believes that the additional information provides useful information about our operating performance. Non-GAAP financial measures do not have any standardized meaning and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to
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similar measures presented by other companies. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be a substitute for, and should not be considered in isolation from, the financial measures reported in accordance with GAAP. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for an explanation of the non-GAAP measures and “Tabular Reconciliations for Non-GAAP Measures” below for a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP measures.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements herein are forward-looking statements about trends, future events, uncertainties and our plans and expectations of what may happen in the future. Any statements that are not historical or current facts are forward-looking statements. In many cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "expect," "momentum," "opportunity," "will," "believe," "position," "future," "trend," "pipeline," "plan," "guidance," "outlook," "anticipate," "forecast," "continue," "strategy," "estimate," "project," "may,” “should,” “would,” “intend," “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Sabre’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the severity, extent and duration of the global COVID-19 pandemic, including any variants, and its impact on our business and results of operations, financial condition and credit ratings, as well as on the travel industry and consumer spending more broadly, the actions taken to contain the disease or treat its impact, including travel restrictions, the effectiveness and rate of vaccinations, the effect of remote working arrangements on our operations and the speed and extent of the recovery across the broader travel ecosystem, dependency on transaction volumes in the global travel industry, particularly air travel transaction volumes, including the impact of changes in these transaction volumes from airlines' insolvency, suspension of service or aircraft groundings, the effect of cost savings initiatives, the timing, implementation and effects of the technology investment and other strategic initiatives, the completion and effects of travel platforms, travel suppliers' usage of alternative distribution models, exposure to pricing pressure in the Travel Solutions business, changes affecting travel supplier customers, maintenance of the integrity of our systems and infrastructure and the effect of any security breaches, failure to adapt to technological advancements, competition in the travel distribution market and solutions markets, implementation of software solutions, reliance on third parties to provide information technology services and the effects of these services, the execution, implementation and effects of new, amended or renewed agreements and strategic partnerships, including anticipated savings, dependence on establishing, maintaining and renewing contracts with customers and other
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counterparties and collecting amounts due to us under these agreements, dependence on relationships with travel buyers, our collection, processing, storage, use and transmission of personal data and risks associated with PCI compliance, our ability to recruit, train and retain employees, including our key executive officers and technical employees, the financial and business results and effects of acquisitions and divestitures, the effects of any litigation and regulatory reviews and investigations, adverse global and regional economic and political conditions, including, but not limited to, economic conditions in countries or regions with traditionally high levels of exports to China or that have commodities-based economies and the effect of "Brexit", risks arising from global operations, reliance on the value of our brands, failure to comply with regulations, use of third-party distributor partners, the effects of the implementation of new accounting standards and tax-related matters. More information about potential risks and uncertainties that could affect our business and results of operations is included in the "Risk Factors" and “Forward-Looking Statements” sections in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 3, 2021, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 25, 2021 and in our other filings with the SEC. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future events, outlook, guidance, results, actions, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Unless required by law, Sabre undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events after the date they are made.
Contacts:
Media
Kristin Hays
Kristin.Hays@sabre.com
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Investors
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Kevin.Crissey@sabre.com
sabre.investorrelations@sabre.com
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SABRE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Revenue
$
441,086
$
278,365
$
1,188,238
$
1,020,386
Cost of revenue, excluding technology costs
171,429
115,426
498,011
458,068
Technology costs
269,111
276,362
782,991
883,837
Selling, general and administrative
157,234
119,626
446,847
447,011
Operating loss
(156,688)
(233,049)
(539,611)
(768,530)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net
(65,461)
(64,376)
(193,834)
(157,749)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
(13,070)
(10,333)
(13,070)
(10,333)
Equity method loss
(114)
(460)
(395)
(1,645)
Other, net
(5,993)
(18,431)
2,439
(72,015)
Total other expense, net
(84,638)
(93,600)
(204,860)
(241,742)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
(241,326)
(326,649)
(744,471)
(1,010,272)
Benefit for income taxes
(6,613)
(19,874)
(4,513)
(51,757)
Loss from continuing operations
(234,713)
(306,775)
(739,958)
(958,515)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
186
(533)
(158)
(3,331)
Net loss
(234,527)
(307,308)
(740,116)
(961,846)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
714
125
1,657
837
Net loss attributable to Sabre Corporation
(235,241)
(307,433)
(741,773)
(962,683)
Preferred stock dividends
5,400
2,231
16,256
2,231
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
$
(240,641)
$
(309,664)
$
(758,029)
$
(964,914)
Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:
Loss from continuing operations
$
(0.75)
$
(1.06)
$
(2.37)
$
(3.43)
Loss from discontinued operations
—
—
—
(0.01)
Net loss per common share
$
(0.75)
$
(1.06)
$
(2.37)
$
(3.44)
Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:
Loss from continuing operations
$
(0.75)
$
(1.06)
$
(2.37)
$
(3.43)
Loss from discontinued operations
—
—
—
(0.01)
Net loss per common share
$
(0.75)
$
(1.06)
$
(2.37)
$
(3.44)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic
322,720
292,392
320,055
280,750
Diluted
322,720
292,392
320,055
280,750
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SABRE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2021
December 31, 2020
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,023,769
$
1,499,665
Restricted cash
21,039
—
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $77,751 and $96,150
329,838
255,468
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
137,639
132,972
Total current assets
1,512,285
1,888,105
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,035,826 and $1,995,409
269,183
363,491
Equity method investments
22,698
24,265
Goodwill
2,624,108
2,636,546
Acquired customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $778,563 and $761,335
266,727
289,150
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $742,221 and $714,095
193,017
222,216
Deferred income taxes
21,995
24,181
Other assets, net
532,895
629,768
Total assets
$
5,442,908
$
6,077,722
Liabilities and stockholders’ (deficit) equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$
99,305
$
115,229
Accrued compensation and related benefits
126,621
86,830
Accrued subscriber incentives
133,689
100,963
Deferred revenues
117,856
99,470
Other accrued liabilities
173,824
193,383
Current portion of debt
30,124
26,068
Total current liabilities
681,419
621,943
Deferred income taxes
50,159
72,196
Other noncurrent liabilities
338,572
380,621
Long-term debt
4,727,835
4,717,808
Stockholders’ (deficit) equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 225,000 authorized, 3,340 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020; aggregate liquidation value of $334,000 as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020
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Common Stock: $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 authorized shares; 345,752 and 338,662 shares issued, 322,842 and 317,297 shares outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
3,458
3,387
Additional paid-in capital
3,080,949
2,985,077
Treasury Stock, at cost, 22,910 and 21,365 shares at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
(497,944)
(474,790)
Accumulated deficit
(2,857,653)
(2,099,624)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(92,605)
(135,957)
Non-controlling interest
8,685
7,028
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity
(355,077)
285,154
Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficit) equity
$
5,442,908
$
6,077,722
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SABRE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021
2020
Operating Activities
Net loss
$
(740,116)
$
(961,846)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
204,308
279,159
Stock-based compensation expense
86,122
44,905
Amortization of upfront incentive consideration
46,063
56,733
Gain on sale of investment
(14,532)
—
Deferred income taxes
(13,489)
(65,551)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
13,070
10,333
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs
8,815
6,736
Pension settlement charge
6,544
13,543
Provision for expected credit losses
(3,728)
58,375
Debt modification costs
2,435
—
Other
3,141
7,392
Dividends received from equity method investments
698
1,691
Loss from discontinued operations
158
3,331
Acquisition termination fee
—
24,811
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and other receivables
(76,249)
182,449
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(4,312)
(1,967)
Capitalized implementation costs
(14,363)
(10,680)
Upfront incentive consideration
(3,823)
(26,468)
Other assets
8,368
12,837
Accrued compensation and related benefits
40,604
12,735
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
25,410
(263,925)
Deferred revenue including upfront solution fees
16,724
28,338
Cash used in operating activities
(408,152)
(587,069)
Investing Activities
Proceeds from disposition of investments and assets
24,874
—
Additions to property and equipment
(30,409)
(48,259)
Other investing activities
—
(4,375)
Cash used in investing activities
(5,535)
(52,634)
Financing Activities
Proceeds of borrowings from lenders
1,070,380
2,345,000
Payments on borrowings from lenders
(1,053,728)
(894,613)
Net payment on the settlement of equity-based awards
(22,378)
(5,298)
Dividends paid on preferred stock
(16,283)
—
Debt prepayment fees and issuance costs
(12,194)
(54,158)
Payment for settlement of exchangeable notes
(2,541)
—
Other financing activities
(269)
(4,513)
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net
—
322,885
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net
—
275,003
Payments on Tax Receivable Agreement
—
(71,958)
Cash dividends paid to common shareholders
—
(38,544)
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(37,013)
1,873,804
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
Cash used in operating activities
(2,376)
(3,739)
Cash used in discontinued operations
(2,376)
(3,739)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(1,781)
1,814
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(454,857)
1,232,176
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
1,499,665
436,176
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
1,044,808
$
1,668,352
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Tabular Reconciliations for Non-GAAP Measures
(In thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)
Reconciliation of net loss attributable to common stockholders to Adjusted Net Loss from continuing operations, operating loss to Adjusted Operating Loss, and loss from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA.
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
$
(240,641)
$
(309,664)
$
(758,029)
$
(964,914)
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
(186)
533
158
3,331
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests(1)
714
125
1,657
837
Preferred stock dividends
5,400
2,231
16,256
2,231
Loss from continuing operations
(234,713)
(306,775)
(739,958)
(958,515)
Adjustments:
Acquisition-related amortization(2a)
15,939
16,465
48,296
49,775
Restructuring and other costs(4)
269
947
(5,722)
74,229
Loss on extinguishment of debt
13,070
10,333
13,070
10,333
Other, net(3)
5,993
18,431
(2,439)
72,015
Acquisition-related costs(5)
870
591
3,299
22,791
Litigation costs, net(6)
4,862
247
17,113
2,103
Stock-based compensation
32,218
18,566
86,122
44,905
Tax impact of adjustments(7)
(180)
3,563
22,501
8,436
Adjusted Net Loss from continuing operations
$
(161,672)
$
(237,632)
$
(557,718)
$
(673,928)
Adjusted Net Loss from continuing operations per share
$
(0.50)
$
(0.81)
$
(1.74)
$
(2.40)
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding
322,720
292,392
320,055
280,750
Operating loss
$
(156,688)
$
(233,049)
$
(539,611)
$
(768,530)
Add back:
Equity method loss
(114)
(460)
(395)
(1,645)
Acquisition-related amortization(2a)
15,939
16,465
48,296
49,775
Restructuring and other costs(4)
269
947
(5,722)
74,229
Acquisition-related costs(5)
870
591
3,299
22,791
Litigation costs, net(6)
4,862
247
17,113
2,103
Stock-based compensation
32,218
18,566
86,122
44,905
Adjusted Operating Loss
$
(102,644)
$
(196,693)
$
(390,898)
$
(576,372)
Loss from continuing operations
$
(234,713)
$
(306,775)
$
(739,958)
$
(958,515)
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment(2b)
38,998
63,733
130,506
201,274
Amortization of capitalized implementation costs(2c)
8,718
9,146
25,506
28,110
Acquisition-related amortization(2a)
15,939
16,465
48,296
49,775
Restructuring and other costs(4)
269
947
(5,722)
74,229
Interest expense, net
65,461
64,376
193,834
157,749
Other, net(3)
5,993
18,431
(2,439)
72,015
Loss on extinguishment of debt
13,070
10,333
13,070
10,333
Acquisition-related costs(5)
870
591
3,299
22,791
Litigation costs, net(6)
4,862
247
17,113
2,103
Stock-based compensation
32,218
18,566
86,122
44,905
Benefit for income taxes
(6,613)
(19,874)
(4,513)
(51,757)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
(54,928)
$
(123,814)
$
(234,886)
$
(346,988)
Net loss margin
(54.6)
%
(111.2)
%
(63.8)
%
(94.6)
%
Adjusted EBITDA margin
(12.5)
%
(44.5)
%
(19.8)
%
(34.0)
%
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Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Cash used in operating activities
$
(69,692)
$
(192,033)
$
(408,152)
$
(587,069)
Cash used in investing activities
(13,169)
(8,888)
(5,535)
(52,634)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
7,607
565,611
(37,013)
1,873,804
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Cash used in operating activities
$
(69,692)
$
(192,033)
$
(408,152)
$
(587,069)
Additions to property and equipment
(13,169)
(8,926)
(30,409)
(48,259)
Free Cash Flow
$
(82,861)
$
(200,959)
$
(438,561)
$
(635,328)
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Reconciliation of net loss attributable to common stockholders to Last Twelve Months' (LTM) Adjusted EBITDA (for Net Debt Ratio):
Three Months Ended
Dec 31, 2020
Mar 31, 2021
Jun 30, 2021
Sep 30, 2021
LTM
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
$
(325,091)
$
(266,106)
$
(251,282)
$
(240,641)
$
(1,083,120)
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
(6,119)
263
81
(186)
(5,961)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(1)
363
484
459
714
2,020
Preferred stock dividends
5,428
5,428
5,428
5,400
21,684
Loss from continuing operations
(325,419)
(259,931)
(245,314)
(234,713)
(1,065,377)
Adjustments:
Acquisition-related amortization(2a)
16,223
16,221
16,136
15,939
64,519
Impairment and related charges(8)
8,684
—
—
—
8,684
Loss on extinguishment of debt
11,293
—
—
13,070
24,363
Restructuring and other costs(4)
11,568
(5,135)
(856)
269
5,846
Other, net(3)
(5,054)
(11,631)
3,199
5,993
(7,493)
Acquisition-related costs(5)
(6,004)
720
1,709
870
(2,705)
Litigation costs, net(6)
(4,022)
730
11,521
4,862
13,091
Stock-based compensation
25,041
24,426
29,478
32,218
111,163
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment(2b)
59,377
48,592
42,916
38,998
189,883
Amortization of capitalized implementation costs(2c)
8,984
8,410
8,378
8,718
34,490
Interest expense, net
68,043
64,101
64,272
65,461
261,877
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
30,745
3,997
(1,897)
(6,613)
26,232
Adjusted EBITDA
$
(100,541)
$
(109,500)
$
(70,458)
$
(54,928)
$
(335,427)
Net Debt (total debt, less cash and cash equivalents)
$
3,791,172
Net Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA
NM
15
Three Months Ended
Dec 31, 2019
Mar 31, 2020
Jun 30, 2020
Sep 30, 2020
LTM
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
$
10,091
$
(212,680)
$
(442,570)
$
(309,664)
$
(954,823)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
1,068
2,126
672
533
4,399
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests(1)
665
783
(71)
125
1,502
Preferred stock dividends
—
—
—
2,231
$
2,231
Income (loss) from continuing operations
11,824
(209,771)
(441,969)
(306,775)
(946,691)
Adjustments:
Acquisition-related amortization(2a)
16,633
16,801
16,509
16,465
66,408
Restructuring and other costs(4)
—
25,281
48,001
947
74,229
Other, net(3)
3,314
47,486
6,098
18,431
75,329
Acquisition-related costs(5)
10,700
17,827
4,373
591
33,491
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
—
—
10,333
10,333
Litigation costs, net(6)
(3,224)
1,741
115
247
(1,121)
Stock-based compensation
15,802
17,577
8,762
18,566
60,707
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment(2b)
77,956
69,513
68,028
63,733
279,230
Amortization of capitalized implementation costs(2c)
8,127
9,547
9,417
9,146
36,237
Interest expense, net
39,027
37,442
55,931
64,376
196,776
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
3,543
(27,254)
(4,629)
(19,874)
(48,214)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
183,702
$
6,190
$
(229,364)
$
(123,814)
$
(163,286)
Net Debt (total debt, less cash and cash equivalents)
$
3,140,861
Net Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA
NM
16
Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Loss to operating loss in our statement of operations and Adjusted EBITDA to loss from continuing operations in our statement of operations by business segment:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Travel Solutions
Hospitality Solutions
Corporate
Total
Adjusted Operating Loss
$
(39,078)
$
(8,868)
$
(54,698)
$
(102,644)
Less:
Equity method loss
(114)
—
—
(114)
Acquisition-related amortization(2a)
—
—
15,939
15,939
Restructuring and other costs(4)
—
—
269
269
Acquisition-related costs(5)
—
—
870
870
Litigation costs, net(6)
—
—
4,862
4,862
Stock-based compensation
—
—
32,218
32,218
Operating loss
$
(38,964)
$
(8,868)
$
(108,856)
$
(156,688)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
2,421
$
(2,880)
$
(54,469)
$
(54,928)
Less:
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment(2b)
33,866
4,903
229
38,998
Amortization of capitalized implementation costs(2c)
7,633
1,085
—
8,718
Acquisition-related amortization(2a)
—
—
15,939
15,939
Restructuring and other costs(4)
—
—
269
269
Acquisition-related costs(5)
—
—
870
870
Litigation costs, net(6)
—
—
4,862
4,862
Stock-based compensation
—
—
32,218
32,218
Equity method loss
(114)
—
—
(114)
Operating loss
$
(38,964)
$
(8,868)
$
(108,856)
$
(156,688)
Interest expense, net
(65,461)
Other, net(3)
(5,993)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
(13,070)
Equity method loss
(114)
Benefit for income taxes
6,613
Loss from continuing operations
$
(234,713)
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Travel Solutions
Hospitality Solutions
Corporate
Total
Adjusted Operating Loss
$
(146,337)
$
(12,609)
$
(37,747)
$
(196,693)
Less:
Equity method loss
(460)
—
—
(460)
Acquisition-related amortization(2a)
—
—
16,465
16,465
Restructuring and other costs(4)
—
—
947
947
Acquisition-related costs(5)
—
—
591
591
Litigation costs, net(6)
—
—
247
247
Stock-based compensation
—
—
18,566
18,566
Operating loss
$
(145,877)
$
(12,609)
$
(74,563)
$
(233,049)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
(84,994)
$
(2,222)
$
(36,598)
$
(123,814)
Less:
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment(2b)
53,291
9,293
1,149
63,733
Amortization of capitalized implementation costs(2c)
8,052
1,094
—
9,146
Acquisition-related amortization(2a)
—
—
16,465
16,465
Restructuring and other costs(4)
—
—
947
947
Acquisition-related costs(5)
—
—
591
591
Litigation costs, net(6)
—
—
247
247
Stock-based compensation
—
—
18,566
18,566
Equity method loss
(460)
—
—
(460)
Operating loss
$
(145,877)
$
(12,609)
$
(74,563)
$
(233,049)
Interest expense, net
(64,376)
Other, net(3)
(18,431)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
(10,333)
Equity method loss
(460)
Benefit for income taxes
19,874
Loss from continuing operations
$
(306,775)
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Travel Solutions
Hospitality Solutions
Corporate
Total
Adjusted Operating Loss
$
(212,393)
$
(30,976)
$
(147,529)
$
(390,898)
Less:
Equity method loss
(395)
—
—
(395)
Acquisition-related amortization(2a)
—
—
48,296
48,296
Restructuring and other costs(4)
—
—
(5,722)
(5,722)
Acquisition-related costs(5)
—
—
3,299
3,299
Litigation costs, net(6)
—
—
17,113
17,113
Stock-based compensation
—
86,122
86,122
Operating loss
$
(211,998)
$
(30,976)
$
(296,637)
$
(539,611)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
(77,560)
$
(10,571)
$
(146,755)
$
(234,886)
Less:
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment(2b)
112,466
17,266
774
130,506
Amortization of capitalized implementation costs(2c)
22,367
3,139
—
25,506
Acquisition-related amortization(2a)
—
—
48,296
48,296
Restructuring and other costs(4)
—
—
(5,722)
(5,722)
Acquisition-related costs(5)
—
—
3,299
3,299
Litigation costs, net(6)
—
—
17,113
17,113
Stock-based compensation
—
—
86,122
86,122
Equity method loss
(395)
—
—
(395)
Operating loss
$
(211,998)
$
(30,976)
$
(296,637)
$
(539,611)
Interest expense, net
(193,834)
Other, net(3)
2,439
Loss on extinguishment of debt
(13,070)
Equity method loss
(395)
Benefit for income taxes
4,513
Loss from continuing operations
$
(739,958)
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Travel Solutions
Hospitality Solutions
Corporate
Total
Adjusted Operating Loss
$
(408,584)
$
(48,475)
$
(119,313)
$
(576,372)
Less:
Equity method loss
(1,645)
—
—
(1,645)
Acquisition-related amortization(2a)
—
—
49,775
49,775
Restructuring and other costs(4)
—
—
74,229
74,229
Acquisition-related costs(5)
—
—
22,791
22,791
Litigation costs, net(6)
—
—
2,103
2,103
Stock-based compensation
—
44,905
44,905
Operating loss
$
(406,939)
$
(48,475)
$
(313,116)
$
(768,530)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
(216,500)
$
(15,128)
$
(115,360)
$
(346,988)
Less:
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment(2b)
167,291
30,030
3,953
201,274
Amortization of capitalized implementation costs(2c)
24,793
3,317
—
28,110
Acquisition-related amortization(2a)
—
—
49,775
49,775
Restructuring and other costs(4)
—
—
74,229
74,229
Acquisition-related costs(5)
—
—
22,791
22,791
Litigation costs, net(6)
—
—
2,103
2,103
Stock-based compensation
—
—
44,905
44,905
Equity method loss
(1,645)
—
—
(1,645)
Operating loss
$
(406,939)
$
(48,475)
$
(313,116)
$
(768,530)
Interest expense, net
(157,749)
Other, net(3)
(72,015)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
(10,333)
Equity method loss
(1,645)
Benefit for income taxes
51,757
Loss from continuing operations
$
(958,515)
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Definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We have included both financial measures compiled in accordance with GAAP and certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted Operating Loss, Adjusted Net Loss from continuing operations ("Adjusted Net Loss"), Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EPS, Free Cash Flow, Net Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA and ratios based on these financial measures. As a result of the strategic realignment in the third quarter of 2020, we have separated our technology costs from cost of revenue and moved certain expenses previously classified as cost of revenue to selling, general and administrative to provide increased visibility to our technology costs for analytical and decision-making purposes and to align costs with the current leadership and operational organizational structure.
We define Adjusted Operating Loss as operating loss adjusted for equity method income (loss), acquisition-related amortization, restructuring and other costs, acquisition-related costs, litigation costs, net, and stock-based compensation.
We define Adjusted Net Loss as net loss attributable to common stockholders adjusted for loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax, net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, preferred stock dividends, impairment and related charges, acquisition-related amortization, loss on extinguishment of debt, other, net, restructuring and other costs, acquisition-related costs, litigation costs, net, stock-based compensation, and the tax impact of adjustments.
We define Adjusted EBITDA as Loss from continuing operations adjusted for depreciation and amortization of property and equipment, amortization of capitalized implementation costs, acquisition-related amortization, restructuring and other costs, interest expense, net, other, net, loss on extinguishment of debt, acquisition-related costs, litigation costs, net, stock-based compensation and the remaining (benefit) provision for income taxes. We have revised our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA to no longer exclude the amortization of upfront incentive consideration in all periods presented.
We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue.
We define Adjusted EPS as Adjusted Net Loss divided by diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding.
We define Free Cash Flow as cash (used in) provided by operating activities less cash used in additions to property and equipment.
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We define Net Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA as the face value of total debt outstanding less cash and cash equivalents divided by the last twelve months Adjusted EBITDA.
These non-GAAP financial measures are key metrics used by management and our board of directors to monitor our ongoing core operations because historical results have been significantly impacted by events that are unrelated to our core operations as a result of changes to our business and the regulatory environment. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures are used by investors, analysts and other interested parties as measures of financial performance and to evaluate our ability to service debt obligations, fund capital expenditures, fund our investments in technology transformation, and meet working capital requirements. The Net Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio is used to evaluate our ability to service debt obligations as it provides an indication of our ability to pay down current debt levels given recent operational results. We also believe that Adjusted Operating Loss, Adjusted Net Loss, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EPS and Net Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA assist investors in company-to-company and period-to-period comparisons by excluding differences caused by variations in capital structures (affecting interest expense), tax positions and the impact of depreciation and amortization expense. In addition, amounts derived from Adjusted EBITDA are a primary component of certain covenants under our senior secured credit facilities.
Adjusted Operating Loss, Adjusted Net Loss, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EPS, Free Cash Flow, Net Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA and ratios based on these financial measures are not recognized terms under GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures and ratios based on them are unaudited and have important limitations as analytical tools, and should not be viewed in isolation and do not purport to be alternatives to net income as indicators of operating performance or cash flows from operating activities as measures of liquidity. These non-GAAP financial measures and ratios based on them exclude some, but not all, items that affect net income or cash flows from operating activities and these measures may vary among companies. Our use of these measures has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider them in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
•these non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain recurring, non-cash charges such as stock-based compensation expense and amortization of acquired intangible assets;
•although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash requirements for such replacements;
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•Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect amortization of capitalized implementation costs associated with our revenue contracts, which may require future working capital or cash needs in the future;
•Adjusted Operating Loss, Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
•Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the interest expense or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our indebtedness;
•Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to us;
•Free Cash Flow removes the impact of accrual-basis accounting on asset accounts and non-debt liability accounts, and does not reflect the cash requirements necessary to service the principal payments on our indebtedness; and
•other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate Adjusted Operating Loss, Adjusted Net Loss, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS or Free Cash Flow differently, which reduces their usefulness as comparative measures.
Non-GAAP Footnotes
(1)Net income attributable to non-controlling interests represents an adjustment to include earnings allocated to non-controlling interests held in (i) Sabre Travel Network Middle East of 40%, (ii) Sabre Seyahat Dagitim Sistemleri A.S. of 40%, (iii) Sabre Travel Network Lanka (Pte) Ltd of 40%, and (iv) Sabre Bulgaria of 40%.
(2)Depreciation and amortization expenses:
(a) Acquisition-related amortization represents amortization of intangible assets from the take-private transaction in 2007 as well as intangibles associated with acquisitions since that date.
(b) Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment includes software developed for internal use as well as amortization of contract acquisition costs.
(c) Amortization of capitalized implementation costs represents amortization of upfront costs to implement new customer contracts under our SaaS and hosted revenue model.
(3)Other, net includes a $15 million gain on sale of equity securities during the first quarter of 2021, a $4 million and $2 million pension settlement charge recorded in the second and third quarters of 2021, respectively, debt modification costs for financing fees of $2 million recorded in the third quarter of 2021, a $46 million charge related to termination payments incurred in the first quarter of 2020 in connection with the now-terminated acquisition of
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Farelogix Inc. ("Farelogix") and a $14 million pension settlement charge recorded in the third quarter of 2020. In addition, all periods presented include foreign exchange gains and losses related to the remeasurement of foreign currency denominated balances included in our consolidated balance sheets into the relevant functional currency.
(4)Restructuring and other costs represents charges, and adjustments to those charges, associated with business restructuring and associated changes as well as other measures to support the new organizational structure and to respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, facilities and cost structure.
(5)Acquisition-related costs represent fees and expenses incurred associated with the now-terminated agreement to acquire Farelogix and other acquisition and disposition related activities.
(6)Litigation costs, net represent charges associated with antitrust litigation and other foreign non-income tax contingency matters.
(7)The tax impact of adjustments includes the tax effect of each separate adjustment based on the statutory tax rate for the jurisdiction(s) in which the adjustment was taxable or deductible, the impact of the adjustments on valuation allowance assessments, and the tax effect of items that relate to tax specific financial transactions, tax law changes, uncertain tax positions, and other items.
(8)Impairment and related charges consists of $5 million associated with software developed for internal use and $4 million associated with capitalized implementation costs related to a specific customer based on our analysis of the recoverability of such amounts.
