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- **Revenue Recovery**: Global revenue up 29% YoY to $60.4M, with cinema revenue at 79% of pre-pandemic levels. Operating income surged 138% to $2.9M.
- **F&B Success**: Record F&B SPP across regions ($8.26 AUD in Australia, $9.13 in US), driven by themed menus and merchandise sales.
- **Debt Reduction**: Repaid $102.5M since 2020, including $1.5M from recent asset sales. Total borrowings down 14% to $173.4M.
- **Film Slate Strength**: Q2 2025 box office exceeded expectations, with June revenue at 99% of pre-pandemic levels. Key titles like Minecraft Movie and Lilo & Stitch performed strongly.
- **Lender Support**: NAB and Bank of America extended debt maturities to 2026-2027, supporting liquidity.


**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- The call began with standard disclaimers regarding forward-looking statements and non-GAAP financial measures (e.g., adjusted EBITDA, TLCF, ATP, F&B SPP). Key metrics included theater-level cash flow (TLCF) and food/beverage spend per patron (F&B SPP). The CFO emphasized the exclusion of non-recurring costs in EBITDA calculations.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Global total revenue rose 29% YoY to $60.4 million, with cinema revenue up 32% to $56.8 million (79% of pre-pandemic levels). Operating income increased 138% to $2.9 million, and EBITDA turned positive at $6.3 million (vs. -$3.6 million in Q2 2024).
- **Strategic Initiatives**: 
  - **F&B Program Success**: Record F&B SPP in all regions (Australia: $8.26, NZ: NZD 7.14, US: $9.13), driven by online sales, themed menus, and merchandise (e.g., $0.5M in US movie-themed merchandise).
  - **Membership Programs**: Over 336,000 Reading Rewards members in Australia/NZ and 165,000 Angelika members in the US. Paid memberships launched in Australia/NZ (15,000+ sign-ups) and planned for the US.
  - **Cost Management**: Closure of underperforming theaters (e.g., San Diego Reading Cinemas) and renegotiated leases to reflect economic realities.
- **Film Slate Performance**: Strong box office from titles like Minecraft Movie, Lilo & Stitch, and How to Train Your Dragon. Q2 2025 box office exceeded expectations, with June 2025 revenue at 99% of pre-pandemic levels.
- **Real Estate Sales**: $32M sale of Cannon Park assets used to reduce debt by $1.5M. Total debt repayment since June 2020: $102.5M.
- **Currency Impact**: 50% of revenue generated in Australia/New Zealand, with weaker AUD/NZD exchange rates reducing reported results.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Net Loss**: $2.7M (vs. -$12.8M in Q2 2024), driven by improved cinema and real estate performance, $1M interest expense reduction, and $1.8M gain on asset sales.
- **Adjusted EBITDA**: $6.3M (vs. -$3.6M in Q2 2024), reflecting operational efficiency and asset monetization.
- **Cash Flow**: Operating cash outflow decreased by $7M to $6.2M. Investing cash inflow increased by $30.4M to $37.8M (from asset sales). Financing cash outflow rose by $36M to $44.9M (debt repayments).
- **Debt Reduction**: Total borrowings decreased by $29.3M to $173.4M. Key lender extensions include NAB (Australia) and Bank of America (US), with maturity dates extended to 2026-2027.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Asset Sales and Lender Appetite**: NAB expressed interest in longer-term facilities due to improved cash flow. The Courtenay Central cinema in NZ is expected to reopen in late 2026/early 2027 after seismic upgrades, with Reading planning multi-million dollar renovations.
- **Investor Engagement**: Management is evaluating future investor relations activities, including virtual roadshows and conferences, to highlight recovery progress.


Reading International, Inc. (RDI) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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