The following is a summary of the TUI AG (TUIFF) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial
Record revenue of €21 billion reported.
Earnings (EBIT) significantly increased.
Strong performance of hotels, resorts, cruises, and TUI Musement.
Lower leveraged position than 2019; net debt at 2.1.
Revenue, depreciation in line with expectations; higher interest costs.
Business
Planning strategy update for growth and scalability.
Good performance in winter and early summer bookings.
A new tech platform launched; a new TUI Cruise added.
Initiatives to unify buying systems, establish retailer partnerships.
Initiated sustainability efforts.
Aim: 25% growth by 2024 across all markets.
Considering shift to Frankfurt listing, improved rating, lowered RCF costs.
Future strategies: dynamic packaging, direct supplier access, global platform.
Financial Performance:
TUI AG reported a record revenue of €21 billion.
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) significantly increased, especially during Q4.
Revenue sources include strong performances from hotels and resorts (€550 million), cruises (almost €250 million), and TUI Musement.
The company's leveraged position is now lower than in 2019, and net debt is at 2.1 which is better than the anticipated 2.4 to 2.6, providing a solid platform for growth and potential improvements in the rating.
Revenue and depreciation results were in line with expectations, while interest costs were raised due to the current economic environment.
Business Progress:
Undertaking a significant strategy update expected to have material impacts over 5 years, focusing on growth and scalability.
Strong performance in winter booking momentum and early summer bookings.
Launched a new technology platform in Belgium and the Netherlands and added a new TUI Cruise in the U.K market.
Unifying different buying systems and establishing long-term partnerships with retailers to improve service quality.
Sustainability efforts have been initiated, such as carbon-free hotels and cruises using biofuels, & the TUI Care Foundation's tree planting program.
TUI aims to grow by 25% in 2024, with strong trading dynamics observed across all markets.
The company is considering a move from a London listing to a Frankfurt listing, looking forward to reducing costs on the Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) with an improved rating, and defining a dividend strategy.
Future growth strategies include a focus on dynamic packaging, direct access to suppliers, and a global platform rollout.
More detailed: TUI AG IR
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