Selina Hospitality PLC (NASDAQ: SLNA) announced today its financial results for the full-year ended December 31, 2022.

Rafael Museri, Co-Founder and CEO, stated: “2022 has been a very important year in Selina's history. We completed our listing on NASDAQ in October 2022, and our business delivered strong improvement in our key operating metrics. We entered 2023 with a strong focus on three strategic imperatives: driving cash flow, executing on our path to profitability, and building our brand, which provides a differentiated travel experience to our growing number of guests. I believe that the new discipline around growth and cost management, coupled with a strong product offering, will position Selina as a leader in the hospitality space.”

Financial Summary

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

($ in millions, except hotels and bedspaces data)

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

Percent Change

Revenue

 

$183.9

 

$92.7

 

98.3%

Net Loss

 

($198.1)

 

($185.7)

 

(6.2%)

Adjusted EBITDA1

 

($14.5)

 

($25.7)

 

77.2%

Net Cash Used in Operating Activities

 

($23.6)

 

($30.7)

 

30.1%

Free Cash Flow Before Debt Service1

 

($72.8)

 

($47.2)

 

(35.2%)

Occupancy Rate

 

47.5%

 

32.9%

 

 

Properties, End of Period

 

118

 

100

 

18.0%

Bedspaces, end of Period

 

29,600

 

23,408

 

26.5%

Total Annualized Revenue per Bedspace

 

$6,547

 

$4,219

 

56.7%

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1 Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow Before Debt Service are non-IFRS measures. Please see Non-IFRS Financial Measures for reconciliation

Full-Year 2022 Information

  • Total revenue of $183.9 million, an increase of $91.2 million, or 98.3% compared to FY 2021, driven primarily by an increase in bedspaces from new opened locations, higher occupancy rates, and higher total revenue per bedspace.
  • On a same-store basis (locations operating for the entire comparable periods), total revenue increased by 56.8% driven by an increase in occupancy, from 33.2% to 51.1%, and an increase in TRevPABs from 4,695 to 7,258.
  • Selina opened 18 properties during 2022, ending the year with 118 properties, 29,600 open bedspaces, and 19,975 open beds (vs 23,408 open bedspaces and 18,438 open beds at December 31, 2021).
  • Occupancy rate was 47.5%, compared to 32.9% for FY 2021, a 44.4% increase, driven by improved brand awareness and brand loyalty, a dedicated regional sales force and commercial teams, continued seasoning of our recently opened properties, and resumption of travel after two years highly impacted by COVID-19 and related travel restrictions.
  • TRevPOB was $52.60 in FY 2022, compared to $45.86 in FY 2021, a 14.7% increase. TRevPOBs was $37.76 in FY 2022, compared to $35.13 in FY 2021, a 7.5% increase. These increases were mainly a result of a shift in our portfolio composition toward developed markets and continued seasoning of our recently opened properties. Of the 18 new locations opened in FY 2022, 16 are situated in developed markets.
  • Total revenue per bedspace was $6,547 in FY 2022, compared to $4,219 in FY 2021, a 55.2% increase, driven by the increase in occupancy and the growth coming from developed markets.
  • Unit Level Operating Loss was $6.7 million in FY 2022, compared to $18.0 million loss in FY 2021, with Mexico and Central America, where Selina benefits from mature locations, improving year over year. Selina is focused on improving performance in North America (U.S.), Europe & Africa and Israel, where Selina has grown in the last two years.
  • Remote Year, the Company’s brand that facilitates group work and travel programs for remote workers in 80+ destinations, contributed $10.4 million in revenues in FY 2022 vs $4.5 million in FY 2021.
  • Corporate Overhead as a percentage of revenues was 20.6% in FY 2022, compared to 33.1% in FY 2021, driven by economies of scale and a strong focus on efficiency in country, regional and global functions. Unit level labor costs as a percentage of unit level revenue was 27.6% in FY 2022, as compared to 28.3% in FY 2021.
  • Adjusted EBITDA2 was $(14.5) million in FY 2022, compared to $(25.7) million in FY 2021, driven by the improvement in unit level performance, offset by an increase in corporate overhead and pre-opening expenses.
  • Selina completed its business combination with BOA Acquisition Corp. and listing on the Nasdaq Global Market on October 27, 2022.

New Hotel Openings

  • Opened 18 hotels with 3,692 bedspaces in a mix of new and existing markets, including 2 properties in the fourth quarter, with a total of 323 bedspaces, in Tel Aviv, Israel and Magnetic Island, Australia.
  • Added approximately 2,500 bedspaces to 22 existing properties.
  • As of December 31, 2022, the Company had 118 open hotels in 24 countries across six continents with approximately 29,600 open bedspaces, a 27% increase in bedspaces from the prior year period.
  • Selina has signed agreements with third-party real estate partners who have committed $300 million of capital to finance the acquisition and initial conversion of future Selina properties, including the planned 2023 openings.

Cash and Cash Flow Highlights

  • As of December 31, 2022, the Company had total cash and cash equivalents of $47.7 million.
  • Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities totaled $(23.6) million for FY 2022, compared to $(30.7) million in FY 2021.
  • Free cash flow before debt service1 totaled $(72.8) million for FY 2022, compared to $(47.2) in FY 2021.
  • Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from partner loans, totaled $12.4 million in FY 2022 compared to ($5) million in 2021.

Select Unaudited Fourth Quarter 2022 Information

  • Total revenue of $50.8 million, an increase of 64% compared to fourth quarter 2021, driven primarily by an increase in bedspaces from newly opened locations, higher occupancy rates, and higher total revenue per bedspace.
  • On a same-store basis, total revenue increased by 24% for properties operated in both period fourth quarter 2021 and 2022.
  • Open bedspaces (at period end) was 29,600.
  • Open beds (at period end) was 19,975.
  • Average daily open beds during fourth quarter 2022 was 18,552.
  • Occupancy rate grew to 49%, up from 39% in the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • Daily Total Revenue Per Occupied Bed (TRevPOB) increased to $59, up 24% compared to fourth quarter 2021.
  • Daily Total Revenue Per Occupied Bedspace (TRevPOBs) increased to $37, up 8% compared to fourth quarter 2021.
  • Total annualized revenue per bedspace increased to $6,742, up 36% compared to fourth quarter 2021.
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2 Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow Before Debt Service are non-IFRS measures. Please see Non-IFRS Financial Measures for reconciliation.

2023 Outlook

Selina reaffirms its goals, which for 2023 include annual revenue growth of 30 to 40% and achieving positive Adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow.

Other 2023 Outlook Information

  • Selina’s expansion strategy for 2023 will focus on three key principles: opening locations that generally ramp faster in occupancy and deliver more attractive financial performance, expanding existing locations with remodels and incremental leased spaces, and leveraging our brand to negotiate flexible lease terms with longer grace periods while shifting to variable rent for some new locations.
  • While Selina will continue to expand its footprint in 2023, we have moderated our expansion plans. The current expansion plans demonstrate that Selina is both focused on cash flow and remains deeply committed to delivering an incredible experience to hotel guests and the local communities at unique hotels throughout the world, which in turn will drive revenue. The current expansion plan also shows that Selina is intensely focused on its cost structure and cash flow to position the company for achieving and sustaining positive Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow Before Debt Service going forward.
  • While Selina’s operating momentum is strong and we continue to see progress in our core objectives, as noted in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, Selina does not yet have sufficient revenue to cover its operating expenses and our ability to achieve our objectives is dependent upon generating profitable operations in the future and obtaining additional equity or debt financing in the near term. During the course of 2023, management intends to raise additional funds through the capital markets, as necessary, and is assessing other options, including the restructuring of certain of its liabilities and/or the sale of non-core assets. While management believes that its fundra

About Selina Hospitality PLC.

Selina (NASDAQ: SLNA) is one of the world’s largest hospitality brands built to address the needs of millennial and Gen Z travelers, blending beautifully designed accommodation with coworking, recreation, wellness, and local experiences. Founded in 2014 and custom-built for today’s nomadic traveler, Selina provides guests with a global infrastructure to seamlessly travel and work abroad. Each Selina property is designed in partnership with local artists, creators, and tastemakers, breathing new life into existing buildings in interesting locations in 24 countries on six continents – from urban cities to remote beaches and jungles.

SELINA HOSPITALITY PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

U.S. DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS

 

 

At

December 31,

At

December 31,

ASSETS

2022

2021

Current assets

 

 

Cash

47,689

 

21,943

 

Trade and other receivables, net

10,543

 

10,527

 

Inventory

2,286

 

1,278

 

Assets held for sale

2,500

 

2,500

 

Other assets

16,681

 

10,119

 

Total current assets

79,699

 

46,367

 

Non-currents assets

 

 

Property, equipment and furniture, net

111,330

 

96,450

 

Right of use assets

420,800

 

311,637

 

Intangible assets, net

6,424

 

4,962

 

Goodwill

548

 

622

 

Trade and other receivables, net

1,671

 

1,925

 

Investment in associates and joint ventures

3,336

 

887

 

Non-current financial assets

3,149

 

3,156

 

Security deposits

10,910

 

9,773

 

Other assets

424

 

822

 

Total non-current assets

558,592

 

430,234

 

Total assets

638,291

 

476,601

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

Trade payables and other liabilities

(81,526

)

(50,066

)

Loans payable

(37,678

)

(19,458

)

Convertible notes

(7,914

)

 

Lease liabilities

(59,115

)

(45,660

)

Derivative financial liabilities

(1,216

)

(76,906

)

Warrants

(1,481

)

(21,975

)

Total current liabilities

(188,930

)

(214,065

)

 

 

 

Non-currents liabilities

 

 

Loans payable, net of current portion

(97,996

)

(129,714

)

Convertible notes, net of current portion

(39,182

)

(97,316

)

Lease liabilities, net of current portion

(469,745

)

(348,972

)

Accounts payable to related parties

 

(3,472

)

Deferred tax liability

(329

)

(373

)

Employee payables

(6,852

)

(6,068

)

Total non-current liabilities

(614,104

)

(585,915

)

Total liabilities

(803,034

)

(799,980

)

 

 

 

Equity

 

 

Common stock

(488

)

(236

)

Additional paid-in capital

(563,210

)

(191,113

)

Currency translation adjustment

1,452

 

(4,464

)

Other reserves

552

 

 

Accumulated deficit

725,248

 

518,979

 

Total equity

163,554

 

323,166

 

Non-controlling interest

1,189

 

213

 

Total liabilities and equity

(638,291

)

(476,601

)

SELINA HOSPITALITY PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS

U.S. DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS

 

 

2022

2021

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Rooms

 

108,602

 

 

51,335

 

Food & beverage

 

50,192

 

 

31,361

 

Other, net

 

25,141

 

 

10,041

 

Total revenue

 

183,935

 

 

92,737

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

Cost of sales

 

(25,370

)

 

(11,311

)

Payroll and employee expenses

 

(95,870

)

 

(57,162

)

Insurance, utilities and other property maintenance costs

 

(45,945

)

 

(31,480

)

Legal, marketing, IT and other operating expenses

 

(49,556

)

 

(33,676

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(32,964

)

 

(31,235

)

Total cost and expenses

 

(249,705

)

 

(164,864

)

Loss from operations activity before impairment, government grants and COVID-related concessions

 

(65,770

)

 

(72,127

)

Impairment and write-off of non-current assets

 

(12,695

)

 

(11,153

)

Government grants

 

1,739

 

 

2,099

 

Income from COVID-related concessions

 

 

 

 

Loss from operations activity

 

(76,726

)

 

(81,181

)

Finance income

 

75,021

 

 

90

 

Finance costs

 

(123,251

)

 

(102,914

)

Share listing expense

 

(74,426

)

 

 

Gain on net monetary position

 

3,178

 

 

1,725

 

Share of profit / (loss) in associates

 

84

 

 

62

 

Other non-operating income / (expense), net

 

2,480

 

 

(661

)

Loss before income taxes

 

(193,640

)

 

(182,879

)

Income tax expense

 

(4,442

)

 

(2,844

)

Net loss

 

(198,082

)

 

(185,723

)

Loss attributable to:

 

 

Equity holders of the parent

 

(197,107

)

 

(184,352

)

Non-controlling interest

 

(976

)

 

(1,371

)

Earnings per share

 

 

Basic and diluted, loss for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent

$

(3.73

)

$

(4.29

)

SELINA HOSPITALITY PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

U.S. DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS

 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

2022

2021

Cash flow from operating activities:

 

 

Loss for the year

(198,082

)

(185,723

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to operating cash flows:

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

32,964

 

31,235

 

Share-based compensation expense

5,549

 

5,194

 

Share of loss in associates

(84

)

(62

)

Impairment and write off of non-current assets

12,695

 

11,153

 

Gain on net monetary position

(3,178

)

(1,725

)

Finance costs

123,251

 

102,914

 

Finance income

(75,021

)

(90

)

Share listing expense

74,426

 

 

Income from COVID-related rent concessions

 

 

Income tax expense charged

4,442

 

2,844

 

Changes in working capital

 

 

Trade and other receivables

(265

)

(4,662

)

Inventory

(1,008

)

71

 

Trade payables and other liabilities

6,882

 

5,723

 

Other assets

(5,600

)

2,391

 

Taxes paid

(583

)

 

Net cash used in operating activities

(23,611

)

(30,737

)

Cash flow from investing activities:

 

 

Investments in financial assets

(352

)

(39

)

Purchases of property, equipment and furniture

(26,689

)

(14,421

)

Security deposits (paid) / returned

(1,137

)

561

 

Purchases of intangible assets

(2,663

)

(2,298

)

Proceeds from sales of property, equipment and furniture

404

 

3,760

 

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

 

312

 

Net cash used in investing activities

(30,437

)

(12,125

)

Cash flow from financing activities:

 

 

Proceeds from loans

66,737

 

43,005

 

Convertible note proceeds

82,000

 

44,350

 

Repayment of loans

(46,716

)

(5,424

)

Interest paid

(17,364

)

(6,018

)

Repayment of lease liabilities

(44,377

)

(24,764

)

Exercises of share options

118

 

84

 

Costs of equity raise

(7,470

)

 

Capital contributions

44,450

 

 

Proceeds from issuing equity instruments (DeSPAC)

6,500

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

83,878

 

51,233

 

Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash & cash equivalents

(4,084

)

 

Change in cash and cash equivalents during the year

25,746

 

8,371

 

Cash and cash equivalents at start of year

21,943

 

13,572

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

47,689

 

21,943

 

Key Metrics

The table below sets forth our key business metrics for the periods presented:

 

Year Ended

December 31,

Metric

2022

 

2021

Opened properties (at period end)

 

118

 

 

 

100

 

Open bedspaces (at period end)

 

29,600

 

 

 

23,408

 

Open beds (at period end)

 

19,975

 

 

 

18,438

 

Average daily open beds

 

19,018

 

 

 

16,017

 

Occupancy rate

 

47.5

%

 

 

32.9

%

Total daily revenue per occupied bed (TRevPOB)

$

52.60

 

 

$

45.86

 

Total daily revenue per occupied bedspace (TRevPOBs)

$

37.76

 

 

$

35.13

 

Total revenue per bedspace

$

6,547

 

 

$

4,219

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow before Debt Service

 

Year ended

December 31,

 

(In millions of US$)

 

2022

 

2021

IFRS Net loss

$

(198.1

)

 

$

(185.7

)

Add (deduct):

 

 

 

Income taxes

$

4.4

 

 

$

2.8

 

Finance income / (expense), net

 

48.2

 

 

 

102.8

 

Share listing expense

 

74.4

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

33.0

 

 

 

31.2

 

EBITDA

$

(38.0

)

 

$

(48.8

)

Non-operational income, net

 

(5.7

)

 

 

(1.1

)

Impairments

 

12.7

 

 

 

11.2

 

Non-Cash compensation expense

 

6.9

 

 

 

6.2

 

Non-recurring public company readiness costs

 

7.6

 

 

 

3.3

 

Provision for tax risks (non-income tax related)

 

2.1

 

 

 

3.5

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(14.5

)

 

$

(25.7

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended

December 31,

 

(In millions of US$)

 

2022

 

2021

Net cash used in operating activities

$

(23.6

)

 

$

(30.7

)

Add (deduct):

 

 

 

Repayment on lease liabilities

$

(44.4

)

 

$

(24.8

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(30.4

)

 

 

(12.1

)

Non-recurring public company readiness costs

 

7.6

 

 

 

3.3

 

Proceeds from partner loans

 

18.0

 

 

 

17.1

 

Free Cash Flow before Debt Service

$

(72.8

)

 

$

(47.2

)