Life Time Fitness Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Financial Results

Life Time Fitness Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Financial Results
For the Quarter, Revenue Grew 9.7%, Net Income Grew 18.1% and Diluted EPS was $0.56, up 16.2%
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Feb 21, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) — –For the Year, Revenue Grew 11.2%, Net Income Grew 20.4% and Diluted EPS was $2.66, up 17.4%

Life Time Fitness, Inc. /quotes/zigman/350115/quotes/nls/ltm LTM -2.34% , The Healthy Way of Life Company, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012.

Fourth quarter 2012 revenue grew 9.7% to $275.3 million from $250.9 million during the same period last year. Total revenue for the year grew 11.2% to $1.127 billion from $1.014 billion in 2011.

Net income for the quarter was $23.4 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, compared to net income of $19.8 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for 4Q 2011. Net income for the year was $111.5 million, or $2.66 per diluted share, compared to net income of $92.6 million, or $2.26 per diluted share, in 2011.

“For 2012, I am pleased to report double-digit growth in revenue, operating profit, net income, and earnings per share,” said Bahram Akradi, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “We also saw total-center revenue growth above 10%, along with solid revenue-per-membership and same-store-sales. Looking ahead, we are positioning our company for top-line growth through center expansion, new membership and programming initiatives, and expanded products and services. For 2013, we plan to open one new center in the first half of the year, our first in Alabama, and two in the second half, including one in Virginia and one in New Jersey. We also have initial plans to double our center openings in 2014, led by openings in New York and California early in the year.”

Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2012, Financial Highlights:

Total revenue for the fourth quarter grew 9.7% to $275.3 million from $250.9 million in 4Q 2011. Total revenue for the year grew 11.2% to $1.127 billion from $1.014 billion in 2011.

(Period-over-period growth) 4Q 2012 vs. 4Q 2011
(in millions except revenue per
membership data)
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Membership dues $179.7 vs. $166.9 (up 7.6%)
In-center revenue $83.0 vs. $73.7 (up 12.5%)
Other revenue $9.1 vs. $6.1 (up 48.6%)
Average center revenue per membership (up 4.5% to $399 excluding $393 vs. $380 (up 3.5%)
the Lifestyle Family Fitness transaction (“LFF”))
Average in-center revenue per membership (up 8.1% to $125 $122 vs. $114 (up 7.1%)
excluding LFF)
Same-center revenue (open 13 months or longer) Up 3.6%
Same-center revenue (open 37 months or longer) Up 3.0%

(Period-over-period growth) 2012 vs. 2011
(in millions except revenue per
membership data)
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Membership dues $727.6 vs. $663.4 (up 9.7%)
In-center revenue $348.3 vs. $308.5 (up 12.9%)
Other revenue $35.7 vs. $23.3 (up 53.3%)
Average center revenue per membership (up 4.7% to $1,618 $1,587 vs. $1,543 (up 2.9%)
excluding LFF)
Average in-center revenue per membership (up 7.6% to $518 $507 vs. $481 (up 5.4%)
excluding LFF)
Same-center revenue (open 13 months or longer) Up 4.3%
Same-center revenue (open 37 months or longer) Up 3.7%

Memberships grew 1.0% to 682,621 at December 31, 2012, from 676,054 at December 31, 2011.

— Excluding memberships acquired in connection with LFF, memberships grew 2.4%.

— Attrition in 4Q 2012 was 10.4% compared to 9.6% in the prior-year period. Excluding LFF, 4Q 2012 attrition was 10.1%.

— Attrition for the trailing 12-month period ended December 31, 2012, was 38.2% compared to trailing 12-month attrition of 35.0% at December 31, 2011. Excluding LFF, trailing 12-month attrition was 36.9%.

Total operating expenses during 4Q 2012 were $231.4 million compared to $214.0 million for 4Q 2011. Total operating expenses for the year were $918.7 million compared to $840.4 million in 2011.

— Income from operations margin was 16.0% for 4Q 2012 compared to 14.7% in the prior-year period.

— Income from operations margin for the year was 18.5% compared to 17.1% in 2011.

(Expense as a percent of total revenue) 4Q 2012 vs. 4Q 2011 2012 vs. 2011
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Center operations 57.8% vs. 59.6% 58.2% vs. 60.7%
Advertising and marketing 4.0% vs. 3.9% 3.5% vs. 3.5%
General and administrative 5.3% vs. 6.9% 5.0% vs. 5.4%
Other operating 6.1% vs. 4.8% 4.6% vs. 3.5%
Depreciation and amortization 10.8% vs. 10.1% 10.2% vs. 9.8%

Net income for 4Q 2012 was $23.4 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, compared to net income of $19.8 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for 4Q 2011. Net income for the year was $111.5 million, or $2.66 per diluted share, compared to net income of $92.6 million, or $2.26 per diluted share, in 2011.

EBITDA for 4Q 2012 was $74.1 million compared to $62.4 million in 4Q 2011. For the year, EBITDA was $324.7 million compared to $273.4 million in 2011.

— As a percentage of total revenue, EBITDA in 4Q 2012 was 26.9% compared to 24.9% in 4Q 2011.

— For the year, EBITDA, as a percentage of total revenue, was 28.8% compared to 27.0% in 2011.

Cash flows from operating activities for the year totaled $255.7 million compared to $227.9 million in 2011.

Weighted average fully diluted shares for 4Q 2012 totaled 42.0 million compared to 41.3 million in 4Q 2011. For the year, weighted average fully diluted shares totaled 42.0 million compared to 40.9 million in 2011.

2013 Business Outlook:

The following statements are based on the Company’s current expectations for fiscal year 2013 and incorporate 2012 operating trends. These 2013 expectations are subject to the risks and uncertainties further described in the Company’s forward-looking statements:

— Revenue is expected to be up 6.5-8%, or $1.200-1.220 billion, driven primarily by price and mix optimization, and growth in in-center and ancillary business revenue.

— Net income is expected to be up 8-11%, or $120.0-124.0 million, driven by revenue growth and cost efficiencies.

— Diluted earnings per common share is expected to be $2.85-2.95.

As announced on February 14, 2013, the Company will hold a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its fourth quarter and full-year 2012 results. Bahram Akradi, Michael Robinson, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and John Heller, senior director, investor relations & treasurer, will host the conference call. The conference call will be webcast and may be accessed via the Company’s Investor Relations section of its website at lifetimefitness.com. A replay of the call will be available the same day via the Company’s website beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. ET.

About Life Time Fitness, Inc.

As The Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time Fitness /quotes/zigman/350115/quotes/nls/ltm LTM -2.34% helps organizations, communities and individuals achieve their total health objectives, athletic aspirations and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest – or discovering new passions – both inside and outside of Life Time’s distinctive and large sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa destinations, most of which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Company’s Healthy Way of Life approach enables customers to achieve this by providing the best programs, people and places of uncompromising quality and value. As of February 21, 2013, the Company operated 105 centers under the LIFE TIME FITNESS(R) and LIFE TIME ATHLETIC(SM) brands in the United States and Canada. Additional information about Life Time centers, programs and services is available at lifetimefitness.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can usually be identified by the use of terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “evolve,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “looking ahead,” “may,” “opinion,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “project,” “should,” “will” and similar words or expressions. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results in the future to differ materially from its historical results and those presently anticipated or projected. Among these factors are attracting and retaining members, risks related to our debt levels and debt covenants, the ability to access our existing credit facility and obtain additional financing, strains on our business from continued and future growth, including potential acquisitions and other strategic initiatives, risks related to maintenance and security of our data, potential recognition of compensation expense related to performance-based stock grants, competition from other health and fitness centers, identifying and acquiring suitable sites for new centers, delays in opening new centers and other factors set forth in the risk factor section of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which such statements were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after such date. All remarks made during the Company’s preliminary financial results webcast will be current at the time of the webcast and the Company is under no obligation to update the recording.

LIFE TIME FITNESS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
December 31, December 31,
2012 2011
—————– —————–
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 16,499 $ 7,487
Accounts receivable, net 9,272 6,156
Center operating supplies and inventories 27,240 21,600
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 26,826 22,905
Deferred membership origination costs 11,664 12,525
Deferred income taxes 8,813 9,850
Income tax receivable – 5,022
——— ———
Total current assets 100,314 85,545
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net 1,858,666 1,740,434
RESTRICTED CASH 2,087 1,088
DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP ORIGINATION COSTS 6,820 8,131
GOODWILL 37,176 25,550
OTHER ASSETS 67,111 55,080
——— ———
TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,072,174 $ 1,915,828
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 12,603 $ 6,849
Accounts payable 32,140 22,035
Construction accounts payable 25,208 21,892
Accrued expenses 63,333 56,284
Deferred revenue 34,753 33,898
——— ———
Total current liabilities 168,037 140,958
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion 691,867 679,449
DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY 22,490 19,370
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 95,509 100,582
DEFERRED REVENUE 6,840 8,203
OTHER LIABILITIES 14,514 9,793
——— ———
Total liabilities 999,257 958,355
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SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock 864 849
Additional paid-in capital 447,912 441,813
Retained earnings 628,942 517,404
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,801) (2,593)
——— —- ——— —-
Total shareholders’ equity 1,072,917 957,473
——— ———
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 2,072,174 $ 1,915,828
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LIFE TIME FITNESS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands except per share
data)
For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
————————– —————————-
2012 2011 2012 2011
—————- —————- —————— —————-
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
REVENUE:
Membership dues $ 179,663 $ 166,909 $ 727,596 $ 663,439
Enrollment fees 3,604 4,157 15,346 18,447
In-center revenue 82,988 73,745 348,265 308,474
——- ——- ——— ———
Total center revenue 266,255 244,811 1,091,207 990,360
Other revenue 9,068 6,103 35,740 23,314
——- ——- ——— ———
Total revenue 275,323 250,914 1,126,947 1,013,674
——- ——- ——— ———
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Center operations 159,097 149,436 655,887 614,949
Advertising and marketing 11,060 9,818 39,931 36,318
General and administrative 14,525 17,429 55,715 54,736
Other operating 16,927 12,165 52,170 35,562
Depreciation and amortization 29,799 25,198 115,016 98,843
——- ——- ——— ———
Total operating expenses 231,408 214,046 918,719 840,408
——- ——- ——— ———
Income from operations 43,915 36,868 208,228 173,266
——- ——- ——— ———
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense, net (6,143) (4,865) (25,475) (20,138)
Equity in earnings of affiliate 339 326 1,482 1,299
——- ——- ——— ———
Total other income (expense) (5,804) (4,539) (23,993) (18,839)
——- — ——- — ——— — ——— —
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 38,111 32,329 184,235 154,427
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 14,681 12,486 72,697 61,810
——- ——- ——— ———
NET INCOME $ 23,430 $ 19,843 $ 111,538 $ 92,617
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BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $ 0.57 $ 0.49 $ 2.70 $ 2.29
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $ 0.56 $ 0.48 $ 2.66 $ 2.26
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41,260 40,487 41,345 40,358
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING – BASIC
=== ======= === === ======= === === ========= === == ========= ==
42,015 41,342 41,972 40,930
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING – DILUTED
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LIFE TIME FITNESS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
For the Year Ended
December 31,
——————————–
2012 2011
——————- ——————-
(Unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 111,538 $ 92,617
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 115,016 98,843
Deferred income taxes (2,832) 5,557
Loss on disposal of property and equipment, net 1,086 1,779
Gain on sale of land held for sale (196) –
Amortization of deferred financing costs 2,003 2,269
Share-based compensation 14,686 19,767
Excess tax benefit related to share-based compensation (8,502) (3,537)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 22,999 10,277
Other (53) 371
——– —- ——–
Net cash provided by operating activities 255,745 227,943
——– ——–
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment (224,194) (165,335)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (30,614) (70,264)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 969 794
Proceeds from sale of land held for sale 1,758 –
Proceeds from property insurance settlements 909 464
Increase in other assets (333) (92)
Decrease in restricted cash 102 1,484
——– ——–
Net cash used in investing activities (251,403) (232,949)
——– —- ——– —-
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term borrowings (6,929) (79,192)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility, net 22,000 77,800
Increase in deferred financing costs (914) (4,989)
Excess tax benefit related to share-based compensation 8,502 3,537
Proceeds from stock option exercises 2,342 3,162
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan 1,206 1,061
Stock purchased for employee stock purchase plan (1,290) (1,113)
Repurchases of common stock (19,099) –
——– —- ——–
Net cash provided by financing activities 5,818 266
——– ——–
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (1,148) –
——– —- ——–
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 9,012 (4,740)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – Beginning of period 7,487 12,227
——– ——–
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – End of period $ 16,499 $ 7,487
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release and the related conference call disclose certain non-GAAP financial measures.

EBITDA. Earnings Before Interest, Income Taxes and Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) is a non-GAAP disclosure consisting of net income plus interest expense, net, provision for income taxes and depreciation and amortization. This term, as the Company defines it, may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure used by other companies and is not a measure of performance presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company uses EBITDA as a measure of operating performance. The funds depicted by EBITDA are not necessarily available for discretionary use if they are reserved for particular capital purposes, to maintain compliance with debt covenants, to service debt or to pay taxes. EBITDA should not be considered as a substitute for net income, net cash provided by operating activities or other income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP. Additional details related to EBITDA are provided in the Form 8-K that the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date of this press release. The following table provides a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to EBITDA:

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
———————- ——————–
2012 2011 2012 2011
————- ————- ———— ————
Net income $ 23,430 $ 19,843 $ 111,538 $ 92,617
Interest expense, net 6,143 4,865 25,475 20,138
Provision for income taxes 14,681 12,486 72,697 61,810
Depreciation and amortization 29,799 25,198 115,016 98,843
—— —— ——- ——-
EBITDA $ 74,053 $ 62,392 $ 324,726 $ 273,408
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Free Cash Flow. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure consisting of net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property and equipment, excluding acquisitions. This term, as the Company defines it, may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure used by other companies and does not represent the total increase or decrease in the cash balance presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company uses free cash flow as a measure of cash generated after spending on property and equipment. Free cash flow should not be considered as a substitute for net cash provided by operating activities prepared in accordance with GAAP. Additional details related to free cash flow are provided in the Form 8-K that the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date of this press release. The following table provides a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to free cash flow:

RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO
FREE CASH FLOW
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
————————– —————————-
2012 2011 2012 2011
—————- —————- —————– —————–
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 52,884 $ 50,621 $ 255,745 $ 227,943
Less: Purchases of property and equipment (59,638) (43,186) (224,194) (165,335)
——- — ——- — ——– — ——– —
Free cash flow $ (6,754) $ 7,435 $ 31,551 $ 62,608
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Non-GAAP Average Center Revenue Per Membership. Non-GAAP average center revenue per membership is a non-GAAP financial measure consisting of average center revenue per membership excluding the impact of LFF, which may provide a better metric for comparing operating results. The following table provides a reconciliation of average center revenue per membership, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to non-GAAP average center revenue per membership:

RECONCILIATION OF AVERAGE CENTER REVENUE PER MEMBERSHIP
TO
NON-GAAP AVERAGE CENTER REVENUE PER MEMBERSHIP
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended Growth For the Year Ended Growth
December 31, December 31,
———————- —————-
2012 2011 Rate 2012 2011 Rate
———— ————– ——– ———- ———- ——–
Average center revenue per membership $ 393 $ 380 3.5 % $ 1,587 $ 1,543 2.9 %
Excluding the impact of LFF transaction 6 2 – 31 2 –
—– ——- — —– —– —
Non-GAAP average center revenue per membership $ 399 $ 382 4.5 % $ 1,618 $ 1,545 4.7 %
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Non-GAAP Average In-Center Revenue Per Membership. Non-GAAP average in-center revenue per membership is a non-GAAP financial measure consisting of average in-center revenue per membership excluding the impact of LFF, which may provide a better metric for comparing operating results. The following table provides a reconciliation of average in-center revenue per membership, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to non-GAAP average in-center revenue per membership:

RECONCILIATION OF AVERAGE IN-CENTER REVENUE PER MEMBERSHIP
TO
NON-GAAP AVERAGE IN-CENTER REVENUE PER MEMBERSHIP
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended Growth For the Year Ended Growth
December 31, December 31,
———————- ————–
2012 2011 Rate 2012 2011 Rate
———— ————– ——– ——– ———- ——–
Average in-center revenue per membership $ 122 $ 114 7.1 % $ 507 $ 481 5.4 %
Excluding the impact of LFF transaction 3 1 11 1 –
—– ——- — —– —
Non-GAAP average in-center revenue per membership $ 125 $ 115 8.1 % $ 518 $ 482 7.6 %
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