RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) Reports Q4 EPS of $0.28; Comps Rose 6.7%

RCI Hospitality Holdings (NASDAQ: RICK) reported Q4 EPS of $0.28, versus $0.28 reported last year. Revenue for the quarter came in at $33.5 million, versus $28 million reported last year.

Same store sales increased 6.7%. Nearly all major brands increased sales, including Club Onyx, which has been in a turnaround.

CEO Comment

"We continue to make solid progress generally in line with our expectations," Mr. Langan commented.

"New clubs, especially Vivid Cabaret New York, and our new Bombshells sports bar/restaurant chain, are performing very well, as are most clubs and restaurants open more than a year. Morale is excellent and favorable business climates where we have a presence are contributing to overall performance.

"We took initial steps to implement our updated new capital allocation strategy to expand operating margin, generate more cash, and return capital to shareholders. We decided to sell Vivid Cabaret Los Angeles and close Jaguars Houston because of underperformance. We also decided to close XTC Fort Worth, a low performing club, because of an eminent domain issue.

"We negotiated a new insurance contract with a major carrier that should significantly lower our coverage costs in FY15. We also repurchased stock in the open market, reflecting our confidence in the company's opportunities and, given our confident outlook, in the market's mispricing of our shares.

"Looking ahead, we continue to evaluate club acquisition opportunities on a highly selective basis and to establish a REIT to further strengthen RCI's financial profile. Through a subsidiary, we purchased exclusive distribution rights to Robust Energy® brand drinks in North America focused on the on premises bar and restaurant market. Initial results have been highly satisfactory, based on its price point and margin potential for our and other clubs and bars.

"To sum up, we have embarked upon the new fiscal year with a favorable outlook, which we anticipate will result in continued revenue and profit growth and cash generation."

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