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PLAY - Dave & Buster's Reports Fourth Quarter 2021 and Full-Year Financial Results; Company Provides First Quarter FY 2022 Business Update and Outlook

DALLAS, March 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 30, 2022.

As of January 30, 2022, all of the Company’s 142 stores in the United States and Puerto Rico were open, including 1 new store opened during the quarter. The Company’s two Canadian stores were required by provincial mandate to temporarily close in early January. Both Canadian stores reopened in early Fiscal 2022.

Key Fourth Quarter 2021 Highlights

  • Revenue decreased by 1.2% from the fourth quarter of 2019 to $343.1 million compared with $116.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 and $347.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2019
  • Comparable store sales declined 2.6% compared with the same period in 2019 excluding 14 stores located in markets that had vaccine mandates during the quarter. Including all stores, comparable store sales decreased 6.8% compared with the same period in 2019
  • Net income totaled $25.7 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, compared with net loss of $56.8 million, or $(1.19) per share in the fourth quarter of 2020 and net income of $25.0 million, or $0.80 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2019
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 12.7% from the fourth quarter of 2019 to $87.7 million, or 25.5% of revenue, compared with Adjusted EBITDA loss of $16.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 and Adjusted EBITDA of $77.8 million, or 22.4% of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2019
  • During the fourth quarter, the Company redeemed $55 million of 7.625% senior secured notes at 103% of principal, saving approximately $4.2 million in annualized interest. The Company’s net debt leverage ratio was approximately 1.2x as of January 30, 2022

Key Fiscal Year 2021 Highlights

  • Revenue decreased by 3.7% from fiscal year 2019 to $1.30 billion compared with $436.5 million in fiscal year 2020 and $1.35 billion in fiscal year 2019
  • Overall comparable store sales decreased 10.6% compared with the same period in 2019
  • Net income totaled $108.6 million, or $2.21 per diluted share, compared with net loss of $207.0 million, or $(4.75) per share in fiscal year 2020 and net income of $100.3 million, or $2.94 per diluted share in fiscal year 2019
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased by 14.1% from fiscal year 2019 to $351.7 million, or 27.0% of revenue, compared with Adjusted EBITDA loss of $81.3 million in fiscal year 2020 and Adjusted EBITDA of $308.2 million, or 22.8% of revenue in fiscal year 2019

“We are pleased to report strong fourth quarter and fiscal year financial results,” said Kevin Sheehan, Dave & Buster’s Board Chair and Interim Chief Executive Officer. “Fiscal 2021 was a demanding year but our store management teams – and all of our team members rose to the challenge working tirelessly to return our stores to fully operational status. Despite continuing headwinds from COVID-19 (including vaccine requirements in certain markets) we saw strong sales across our stores in fiscal 2021. We also generated a double-digit Adjusted EBITDA increase in the year driven, in part, by our strong focus on process improvement and lean initiatives across our business. This Company has significant upside potential and with our continued focus on innovation, growth and value creation, we are driving toward unlocking that value. We are optimistic about the future and look forward to sharing our ongoing progress with everyone.”

Fourth Quarter 2021 Results

Total revenue of $343.1 million increased 193.7% from $116.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 and decreased 1.2% from $347.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Comparable store sales decreased 6.8% compared with the fourth quarter of 2019 (the Company has chosen to continue reporting comparable store sales versus 2019 in order to provide a more meaningful comparison). Walk-in comparable store sales increased 2.1% while Special Event comparable store sales declined 58.0% compared with the same period in 2019. Non-comparable store revenue totaled $65.8 million compared with $27.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Operating income totaled $46.5 million, or 13.6% of revenue, compared with operating loss of $54.0 million, or (46.3)% of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2020 and operating income $37.6 million, or 10.8% of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Net income totaled $25.7 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, compared with net loss of $56.8 million, or $(1.19) per share in the fourth quarter of 2020 and net income of $25.0 million, or $0.80 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA totaled a record $87.7 million, or 25.5% of revenue, compared with Adjusted EBITDA loss of $16.0 million, or (13.7)% of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2020 and Adjusted EBITDA of $77.8 million, or 22.4% of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Store operating income before depreciation and amortization totaled $101.1 million, or 29.5% of revenue, compared with store operating loss before depreciation and amortization of $6.0 million, or (5.2)% of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2020 and store operating income before depreciation and amortization of $96.3 million, or 27.7% of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Fiscal Year 2021 Results

Total revenue of $1.30 billion increased 198.7% from $436.5 million in fiscal year 2020 and decreased 3.7% from $1.35 billion in fiscal year 2019. Comparable store sales decreased 10.6% compared with fiscal year 2019 (the Company has chosen to continue reporting comparable store sales versus 2019 in order to provide a more meaningful comparison). Walk-in comparable store sales declined 3.6% while Special Event comparable store sales declined 71.6% compared to 2019. Non-comparable store revenue totaled $250.3 million compared with $83.2 million in fiscal year 2020.

Operating income totaled $187.2 million, or 14.4% of revenue, compared with operating loss of $252.6 million, or (57.9)% of revenue in fiscal year 2020 and operating income $148.1 million, or 10.9% of revenue in fiscal year 2019.

Net income totaled $108.6 million, or $2.21 per diluted share, compared with net loss of $207.0 million, or $(4.75) per share in fiscal year 2020 and net income of $100.3 million, or $2.94 per diluted share in fiscal year 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA totaled $351.7 million, or 27.0% of revenue, compared with Adjusted EBITDA loss of $81.3 million, or (18.6)% of revenue in fiscal year 2020 and Adjusted EBITDA of $308.2 million, or 22.8% of revenue in fiscal year 2019.

Store operating income before depreciation and amortization totaled $409.2 million, or 31.4% of revenue, compared with store operating loss before depreciation and amortization of $55.3 million, or (12.7)% of revenue in fiscal year 2020 and store operating income before depreciation and amortization of $369.0 million, or 27.2% of revenue in fiscal year 2019.

Balance Sheet, Liquidity and Cash Flow

The Company generated approximately $84.6 million in operating cash flow during the fourth quarter, ending the quarter with $25.9 million in cash and approximately $492.5 million of availability under its $500 million revolving credit facility, net $7.5 million in letters of credit.

Total long-term debt consisting of 7.625% senior secured notes maturing in 2025, totaled $440 million at January 30, 2022. As part of its ongoing capital allocation strategy, the Company redeemed $55 million of its senior secured notes during the fourth quarter utilizing a redemption option in the Company’s October 2020 indenture agreement, resulting in annualized interest savings of approximately $4.2 million.

The Company’s net debt leverage ratio was approximately 1.2x as of January 30, 2022.

First Quarter 2022 Business Update and Outlook

The Company’s business has strengthened through the first eight weeks of the first quarter, during which comparable store sales increased 5.4% compared with the same period in 2019. Walk-in comparable store sales increased 9.1% while Special Event comparable store sales declined 42.0% for the eight-week period compared with 2019.

Annual Report on Form 10-K Available

The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, available at www.sec.gov and at the Company’s investor relations website, contains a thorough review of its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 30, 2022.

Investor Conference Call and Webcast

Management will hold a conference call to report these results on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time). The conference call can be accessed over the phone by dialing (720) 543-0302 or toll-free (888) 224-1005. A replay will be available after the call for one year beginning at 10:30 a.m. Central Time (11:30 a.m. Eastern Time) and can be accessed by dialing (412) 317-6671 or toll-free (844) 512-2921; the passcode is 1540828. Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available under the Investor Relations section at www.daveandbusters.com .

About Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Coppell, Texas, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc., is the owner and operator of 144 venues in North America that combine entertainment and dining and offer customers the opportunity to “Eat Drink Play and Watch,” all in one location. Dave & Buster’s offers a full menu of entrées and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. Dave & Buster’s currently has stores in 40 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Forward-Looking Statements

The Company cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to the impact on our business and operations of the coronavirus pandemic. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and, consequently, could be affected by the uncertain and unprecedented impact of the pandemic and new coronavirus variants on our business and operations and the related impact on our liquidity needs; our ability to continue as a going concern; our ability to obtain waivers, and thereafter continue to satisfy covenant requirements, under our revolving credit facility; our ability to access other funding sources; the implementation and duration of government-mandated and voluntary shutdowns and restrictions; the speed with which our stores safely can be reopened and fully operated and the level of customer demand following reopening and full operations; the economic impact of the pandemic and related disruptions on the communities we serve; our overall level of indebtedness; general business and economic conditions, including as a result of the pandemic; the impact of competition; the seasonality of the Company’s business; adverse weather conditions; future commodity prices; guest and employee complaints and litigation; fuel and utility costs; labor costs and availability; changes in consumer and corporate spending, including as a result of the pandemic; changes in demographic trends; changes in governmental regulations; unfavorable publicity, our ability to open new stores, and acts of God. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements, and the Company therefore cautions you against relying on such forward-looking statements. Dave & Buster’s intends these forward-looking statements to speak only as of the time of this release and does not undertake to update or revise them as more appropriate information becomes available, except as required by law.

*Non-GAAP Measures

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, EBITDA margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Store operating income before depreciation and amortization, and store operating income before depreciation and amortization margin (collectively the “non-GAAP financial measures”). The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes that they provide useful information about operating results, enhance the overall understanding of our operating performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making. The non-GAAP measures used by the Company in this press release may be different from the measures used by other companies.


DAVE & BUSTER'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
ASSETS
January 30, 2022
January 31, 2021
(audited)
(audited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
25,910
$
11,891
Other current assets
119,661
106,980
Total current assets
145,571
118,871
Property and equipment, net
778,597
815,027
Operating lease right of use assets
1,037,197
1,037,569
Intangible and other assets, net
384,425
381,357
Total assets
$
2,345,790
$
2,352,824
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total current liabilities
$
311,515
$
271,636
Operating lease liabilities
1,277,539
1,267,791
Other long-term liabilities
49,881
63,777
Long-term debt, net
431,395
596,388
Stockholders' equity
275,460
153,232
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
2,345,790
$
2,352,824


DAVE & BUSTER'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
13 Weeks Ended
13 Weeks Ended
13 Weeks Ended
January 30, 2022
January 31, 2021
February 2, 2020
Food and beverage revenues
$
120,126
35.0
%
$
40,233
34.4
%
$
152,797
44.0
%
Amusement and other revenues
222,976
65.0
%
76,588
65.6
%
194,361
56.0
%
Total revenues
343,102
100.0
%
116,821
100.0
%
347,158
100.0
%
Cost of food and beverage (as a percentage of food and beverage revenues)
32,757
27.3
%
12,540
31.2
%
39,124
25.6
%
Cost of amusement and other (as a percentage of amusement and other revenues)
22,119
9.9
%
7,701
10.1
%
20,659
10.6
%
Total cost of products
54,876
16.0
%
20,241
17.3
%
59,783
17.2
%
Operating payroll and benefits
77,366
22.5
%
32,278
27.6
%
83,005
23.9
%
Other store operating expenses
109,778
32.0
%
70,327
60.3
%
108,097
31.2
%
General and administrative expenses
17,836
5.2
%
11,628
10.0
%
20,422
5.9
%
Depreciation and amortization expense
33,974
9.9
%
33,893
29.0
%
35,234
10.1
%
Pre-opening costs
2,723
0.8
%
2,495
2.1
%
3,001
0.9
%
Total operating costs
296,553
86.4
%
170,862
146.3
%
309,542
89.2
%
Operating income (loss)
46,549
13.6
%
(54,041
)
-46.3
%
37,616
10.8
%
Interest expense, net
11,939
3.5
%
14,399
12.3
%
6,166
1.7
%
Loss on debt extinguishment / refinancing
2,788
0.8
%
-
0.0
%
-
0.0
%
Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes
31,822
9.3
%
(68,440
)
-58.6
%
31,450
9.1
%
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
6,172
1.8
%
(11,655
)
-10.0
%
6,468
1.9
%
Net income (loss)
$
25,650
7.5
%
$
(56,785
)
-48.6
%
$
24,982
7.2
%
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic
$
0.53
$
(1.19
)
$
0.82
Diluted
$
0.52
$
(1.19
)
$
0.80
Weighted average shares used in per share calculations:
Basic shares
48,416,687
47,644,062
30,584,360
Diluted shares
49,268,800
47,644,062
31,158,919
Other information:
Company-owned stores at end of period
144
140
136
Store operating weeks in the period
1,857
1,240
1,757
Total revenue per store operating weeks in the period
$
185
$
94
$
198
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods shown:
13 Weeks Ended
13 Weeks Ended
13 Weeks Ended
January 30, 2022
January 31, 2021
February 2, 2020
Net income (loss)
$
25,650
7.5
%
$
(56,785
)
-48.6
%
$
24,982
7.2
%
Add back: Interest expense, net
11,939
14,399
6,166
Loss on debt extinguishment / refinancing
2,788
-
-
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
6,172
(11,655
)
6,468
Depreciation and amortization expense
33,974
33,893
35,234
EBITDA
80,523
23.5
%
(20,148
)
-17.2
%
72,850
21.0
%
Add back: Loss on asset disposal
758
36
529
Impairment of long-lived assets and lease termination costs
912
-
-
Share-based compensation
2,536
1,641
1,378
Pre-opening costs
2,723
2,495
3,001
Severance and other costs
207
(69
)
8
Adjusted EBITDA
$
87,659
25.5
%
$
(16,045
)
-13.7
%
$
77,766
22.4
%
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of operating income to store operating income before depreciation and amortization for the periods shown:
13 Weeks Ended
13 Weeks Ended
13 Weeks Ended
January 30, 2022
January 31, 2021
February 2, 2020
Operating income (loss)
$
46,549
13.6
%
$
(54,041
)
-46.3
%
$
37,616
10.8
%
Add back: General and administrative expenses
17,836
11,628
20,422
Depreciation and amortization expense
33,974
33,893
35,234
Pre-opening costs
2,723
2,495
3,001
Store operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization
$
101,082
29.5
%
$
(6,025
)
-5.2
%
$
96,273
27.7
%


DAVE & BUSTER'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
52 Weeks Ended
52 Weeks Ended
52 Weeks Ended
January 30, 2022
January 31, 2021
February 2, 2020
Food and beverage revenues
$
436,637
33.5
%
$
159,501
36.5
%
$
563,576
41.6
%
Amusement and other revenues
867,419
66.5
%
277,011
63.5
%
791,115
58.4
%
Total revenues
1,304,056
100.0
%
436,512
100.0
%
1,354,691
100.0
%
Cost of food and beverage (as a percentage of food and beverage revenues)
119,123
27.3
%
45,207
28.3
%
148,196
26.3
%
Cost of amusement and other (as a percentage of amusement and other revenues)
85,848
9.9
%
29,698
10.7
%
85,115
10.8
%
Total cost of products
204,971
15.7
%
74,905
17.2
%
233,311
17.2
%
Operating payroll and benefits
287,263
22.0
%
117,475
26.9
%
322,970
23.8
%
Other store operating expenses
402,661
30.9
%
299,464
68.6
%
429,431
31.8
%
General and administrative expenses
75,501
5.8
%
47,215
10.8
%
69,469
5.1
%
Depreciation and amortization expense
138,329
10.6
%
138,789
31.8
%
132,460
9.8
%
Pre-opening costs
8,150
0.6
%
11,276
2.6
%
18,971
1.4
%
Total operating costs
1,116,875
85.6
%
689,124
157.9
%
1,206,612
89.1
%
Operating income (loss)
187,181
14.4
%
(252,612
)
-57.9
%
148,079
10.9
%
Interest expense, net
53,910
4.2
%
36,890
8.4
%
20,937
1.5
%
Loss on debt extinguishment / refinancing
5,617
0.4
%
904
0.2
%
-
0.0
%
Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes
127,654
9.8
%
(290,406
)
-66.5
%
127,142
9.4
%
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
19,014
1.5
%
(83,432
)
-19.1
%
26,879
2.0
%
Net income (loss)
$
108,640
8.3
%
$
(206,974
)
-47.4
%
$
100,263
7.4
%
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic
$
2.26
$
(4.75
)
$
3.00
Diluted
$
2.21
$
(4.75
)
$
2.94
Weighted average shares used in per share calculations:
Basic shares
48,142,090
43,549,887
33,450,217
Diluted shares
49,263,720
43,549,887
34,099,378
Other information:
Company-owned stores at end of period
144
140
136
Store operating weeks in the period
7,161
3,922
6,769
Total revenue per store operating weeks in the period
$
182
$
111
$
200
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods shown:
52 Weeks Ended
52 Weeks Ended
52 Weeks Ended
January 30, 2022
January 31, 2021
February 2, 2020
Net income (loss)
$
108,640
8.3
%
$
(206,974
)
-47.4
%
$
100,263
7.4
%
Add back: Interest expense, net
53,910
36,890
20,937
Loss on debt extinguishment / refinancing
5,617
904
-
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
19,014
(83,432
)
26,879
Depreciation and amortization expense
138,329
138,789
132,460
EBITDA
325,510
25.0
%
(113,823
)
-26.1
%
280,539
20.7
%
Add back: Loss on asset disposal
1,392
577
1,813
Impairment of long-lived assets and lease termination costs
912
13,727
-
Share-based compensation
12,472
6,985
6,857
Pre-opening costs
8,150
11,276
18,971
Other costs
3,289
(15
)
42
Adjusted EBITDA
$
351,725
27.0
%
$
(81,273
)
-18.6
%
$
308,222
22.8
%
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of operating income to store operating income before depreciation and amortization for the periods shown:
52 Weeks Ended
52 Weeks Ended
52 Weeks Ended
January 30, 2022
January 31, 2021
February 2, 2020
Operating income (loss)
$
187,181
14.4
%
$
(252,612
)
-57.9
%
$
148,079
10.9
%
Add back: General and administrative expenses
75,501
47,215
69,469
Depreciation and amortization expense
138,329
138,789
132,460
Pre-opening costs
8,150
11,276
18,971
Store operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization
$
409,161
31.4
%
$
(55,332
)
-12.7
%
$
368,979
27.2
%

For Investor Relations Inquiries:

Michael Quartieri, CFO
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.
972.813.1151
Michael.Quartieri@daveandbusters.com


Stock Information

Company Name: Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.
Stock Symbol: PLAY
Market: NASDAQ
Website: daveandbusters.com

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