REG-Dalata Hotel Group PLC Dalata Hotel Group PLC: H1 2024 Results
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Dalata Hotel Group PLC (DAL,DHG)
Dalata Hotel Group PLC: H1 2024 Results
04-Sep-2024 / 07:00 GMT/BST
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H1 2024 Results
Solid H1 performance as efficiency gains and operational expertise limit impact of cost inflation
Announcing €30 million share buy-back,
Executive Director Appointment and Management Update
ISE: DHG LSE: DAL
Dublin and London | 04 September 2024: Dalata Hotel Group plc (‘Dalata’ or the ‘Group’), the largest hotel operator in Ireland, with a
growing presence in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe, announces its results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2024.
Throughout this release, all percentage variance comparisons are made comparing the performance for the six-month period ended 30 June 2024
(H1 2024) to the six-month period ended 30 June 2023 (H1 2023), unless otherwise stated.
€million H1 2024 H1 2023 Variance
Revenue 302.3 284.8 +6%
Adjusted EBITDA1 107.6 103.4 +4%
Profit after tax 35.8 42.0 -15%
Basic earnings per share (cents) 16.0c 18.8c -15%
Adjusted basic earnings per share1 (cents) 16.9c 18.4c -8%
Free Cashflow1 48.1 59.2 -19%
Free Cashflow per Share1 (cents) 21.5c 26.5c -19%
Group key performance indicators (as reported)
RevPAR (€)1 110.77 109.41 +1%
Average room rate (ARR) (€)1 142.67 139.50 +2%
Occupancy % 77.6% 78.4% -80 bps
Group key performance indicators (‘like for like’ or ‘LFL’)
‘Like for like’ or ‘LFL’ RevPAR (€)1 108.57 109.41 -1%
Efficiency gains and operational expertise limit impact of cost inflation
• Revenue of €302.3 million, up 6%.
• Adjusted EBITDA1 of €107.6 million, up 4%.
• ‘Like for like’ RevPAR1 of €108.57, down 1% versus H1 2023.
• ‘Like for like’ Hotel EBITDAR margin1 down 120 bps to 39.4% (H1 2023: 40.6%) but excellent progress made reducing the impact of payroll
inflation through innovation and efficiency projects, in addition to reduced energy pricing.
• Efficiency initiatives contributed approximately 60 bps saving to Hotel EBITDAR margin1 for the period.
• Profit after tax of €35.8 million, declined by €6.2 million (15%) due primarily to the impact of adjusting items3 in the period (€4.2
million) in addition to the underlying performance at ‘like for like’ hotels.
• Free Cashflow1 generation remains significant; €48.1 million (21.5c) for the first six months of 2024 after refurbishment capex and
finance costs.
• Maintaining strong employee engagement scores (H1 2024: 8.9, FY 2023: 8.9) and customer satisfaction scores (H1 2024: 85%, FY 2023:
84%).
Announcing today:
• The Board has declared an interim dividend of 4.1 cents per share, representing 2.5% growth on the 2023 interim dividend of 4.0 cents
per share.
• Pleased to announce a €30 million share buy-back.
Delivering ambitious growth strategy – estimate further growth ambition of 6,500+ rooms over the medium-term
• UK footprint now exceeds 5,000 rooms (+20% since 31 December 2023) with four new UK Maldron hotels opened this summer:
• Three leasehold hotels in Manchester (May, 188 rooms), Liverpool (July, 268 rooms) and Brighton (July, 225 rooms). Each hotel
operates under a 35-year operating lease and are expected to achieve target Rent Cover1 of 1.85x by third year of trading;
• Maldron Hotel Shoreditch (August, 157 rooms), a Dalata-developed freehold hotel in London. Total development spend of c. £73
million.
• Four projects in progress, primarily in the UK, representing an additional 700 rooms.
• Capex requirements for three previously announced development projects in Edinburgh, Manchester and Dublin (503 rooms) estimated to be
in excess of €125 million over the next three to four years.
• Considerable financial firepower to fund plans for further expansion in the UK, large European cities as well as maintaining our market
share in the larger Irish cities.
• Some signs the leasing market is starting to re-open.
Balanced capital allocation strategy focused on driving long-term returns with high quality portfolio
• Maintaining a strong asset base to drive performance and growth:
◦ €1.7 billion Hotel assets1 at 30 June 2024, 72% of value is located in Dublin and London;
◦ Well-invested portfolio with €11.8 million refurbishment expenditure in H1 2024, including 288 bedroom refurbishments;
◦ High quality long-term leases - weighted average lease term of 29.4 years remaining with rent payments largely fixed until 2026.
• Disciplined investment strategy focused on acquisitions, development and leases that meet our return criteria.
• Continue to pay and grow dividend through a progressive policy.
• Net Debt to EBITDA after rent1 of 1.3x.
• Normalised Return on Invested Capital1 of 12.6% for the 12 months ended 30 June 2024 (year ended 31 December 2023: 13.8%).
€30 million share buy-back
• Disciplined growth, capital efficiency and financial strength remain the cornerstones of our capital allocation strategy.
• Announcing today a share buy-back of €30 million.
• The Board considers the launch of a share buy-back programme as appropriate in light of the Group’s cash generation and strong balance
sheet.
• The Group continues to see exciting opportunities to deploy capital organically and via acquisitions. The Group has substantial
headroom under its existing facilities even after taking into consideration the proposed share buy-back and the payment of dividends in
line with its dividend policy, to fund its organic growth and acquisition strategy.
Executive director appointment and management update
• Dalata is pleased to announce the appointment of Corporate Development Director Shane Casserly as Deputy Chief Executive with immediate
effect.
• Dalata is also pleased to announce that Chief Operating Officer Des McCann will be appointed to the Board with effect from 1st January
2025.
• Mr Casserly joined Dalata in March 2014 as Head of Strategy and Development and was appointed to the Board as Corporate Development
Director in January 2020.
• Mr McCann joined the Group in 2011, and held General Manager positions at several hotels before he was appointed Group General Manager
of Clayton Hotels in Ireland in November 2018. In January 2022, he was appointed Chief Operating Officer.
Continue to progress sustainability strategy
• Achieved 29% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions per room sold achieved in H1 2024 versus H1 2019 compared to a target of 20%
reduction on 2019 full year levels by 2026 (27% reduction achieved in 2023).
• Maldron Hotel Shoreditch, London expected to receive BREEAM2 “excellent” rating.
Optimising brand proposition as we scale
• Launched major repositioning of our core brands in H1 2024 to more clearly define the customer proposition and positioning of our
brands in addition to building awareness as we move into new markets.
• Introduced a new customer experience training programme and courses through the Dalata Academy to embed the new branding across our
portfolio and ensure our people can confidently continue to deliver great guest experiences as they bring the Heart of Hospitality to
life.
• Positive results to date, with 6% increase in ‘LFL’1 direct room bookings in H1 2024 vs H1 2023, supported also by the consolidation of
hotel websites, digital marketing activities and management of social media activities.
Outlook
The Group’s ‘like for like’ RevPAR1 was 1% ahead of 2023 levels for July / August. Trade was lower than expected particularly in Regional
Ireland and the UK as a result of more measured consumer spending. For the two-month period, RevPAR1 for the Dublin portfolio was in line
with 2023 levels, however July was weaker followed by a stronger August. RevPAR1 for the Regional Ireland portfolio was also in line with
2023 levels. The UK portfolio achieved ‘LFL’ RevPAR1 growth of 3% including the ongoing positive momentum from hotels opened in 2022.
Demand from corporate and international visitors remains strong but we are seeing a softening from more cost conscious domestic customers
relative to last year. We continue to see periods of good leisure demand around events. As we look ahead to the balance of the year, we
expect these recent trends to continue. The events calendar for the remainder of 2024 looks strong particularly in Dublin. In addition, the
impact of the 4.5% Irish VAT rate increase will be fully absorbed from 1 September 2024.
Dalata continues to proactively address inflationary pressures by rolling out new initiatives to drive efficiencies whilst enhancing our
customer and employee experiences. We have demonstrated our ability to limit the impact of increasing costs on Hotel EBITDAR margin1, most
notably payroll where minimum wage rates in Ireland and the national living wage rates in the UK have increased substantially since 2022.
As we look forward, we remain confident in our ability to respond to inflationary pressures on the business over the medium term.
Dermot Crowley, Dalata Hotel Group CEO, commented:
“Today we report our H1 2024 results where we delivered revenue growth of 6% to €302 million and Adjusted EBITDA1 growth of 4% to €108
million. Trading has been softer than we expected of late and there is a return to a more measured domestic customer spending behaviour in
Ireland and the UK.
I continue to view Dublin as a great city in which to operate hotels. Despite the digestion of approximately 2,500 (9%) additional rooms in
the city since January 2023 and the 4.5% VAT rate increase introduced on September 1st 2023, RevPAR1 for the period January to July is only
down 5.4% versus last year for the market. I am delighted that we outperformed the market with RevPAR1 for our portfolio down 4.6% for the
same period. On the back of a strong events calendar, RevPAR1 for our Dublin hotels in August was 5% higher than last year. RevPAR1 for the
period January to August was therefore 3% lower than last year. The outlook for the Dublin economy is very encouraging, supported by rising
population numbers, a significant growth in employment and strong international visitor numbers.
The passenger cap at Dublin Airport is an important issue for our business, and we remain hopeful that it will be resolved in the short
term. The ability of Dublin Airport to continue to increase passenger numbers is critical to support further growth in the Irish economy,
particularly in the hospitality and tourism sectors which are a key source of employment for the island of Ireland.
The culture of innovation, which flourishes at Dalata, is delivering exciting initiatives which have enhanced productivity and are critical
in limiting the impact of the significant increase in minimum wage rates in Ireland and national living wage rates in the UK of 20% over
the last two years. Collectively, we estimate the initiatives we have rolled out to date contributed to a saving of c. 60 bps to Hotel
EBITDAR margin1 for the period. Importantly, we have achieved productivity increases whilst also enhancing customer satisfaction levels and
maintaining our very strong employee engagement scores - our people are our greatest asset and we will remain focused on providing an
environment where they feel valued and can grow their careers.
At Dalata, we are focused on creating long-term value for our shareholders through careful evaluation and balancing of capital allocation
considerations. With this foremost in our minds, we believe that now is the right time to buy back some of our shares. We continue to
deliver on our ambitious growth strategy, having successfully opened four new hotels in the UK between May and August. I am very proud of
the results we have achieved to date which evidence our ability to deliver growth in the UK market, having expanded our UK portfolio from
11 to 22 hotels within three years.
I would like to thank my colleagues in our hotels and central office for their continued hard work and dedication that have led to another
strong set of results and the opening of four excellent new hotels over a ten week period. I am also very pleased to appoint Shane Casserly
to the role of Deputy CEO. Shane was appointed to the Board in January 2020. I expanded Shane’s responsibility on taking over as CEO in
November 2021 and the title of Deputy CEO more appropriately reflects his contribution across all elements of the business. I am delighted
with the appointment of Des McCann to the Board effective 1 January 2025. I appointed Des as COO in January 2022. He has made an
outstanding contribution in the intervening period and will be a great addition to the Board.
As I look ahead, I remain very confident on Dalata’s future growth prospects as we continue to deliver on our stated growth strategy,
becoming a key four-star market player in targeted locations. While the quantum and timing of hotel investments vary from year to year, I
am excited by the opportunities we are currently considering. Our ambition is to announce over 6,500 additional rooms over the medium-term
across all of our markets as we look to continue to grow in Regional UK, expand our presence in London and the large European cities and
maintain our market share in Ireland. Dalata’s strong financial position and our experienced team ensures we are well positioned to
continue to deliver sustainable growth and returns for our shareholders”.
John Hennessy, Dalata Hotel Group Chairman, commented:
“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Des McCann to the Board as an executive director with effect from 1 January 2025. Des is a
leading member of the executive team and brings a wealth of operational experience to the Board. We look forward to working with Des as he
continues his important contribution to the growth and development of the Group”.
ENDS
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About Dalata
Dalata Hotel Group plc is a leading hotel operator backed by €1.7bn in hotel assets primarily in Ireland and the UK. Established in 2007,
Dalata has become Ireland’s largest hotel operator with an ambitious growth strategy to expand its portfolio further in excellent locations
in select, large cities in the UK and Continental Europe. The Group’s portfolio comprises a mix of owned and leased hotels with 57
primarily four-star hotels operating through its two main brands, Clayton and Maldron Hotels, with 12,258 rooms and a pipeline of over 700
rooms. For the six-month period ended 30 June 2024, Dalata reported revenue of €302 million, basic earnings per share of 16.0 cent and Free
Cashflow per Share of 21.5 cent. Dalata is listed on the Main Market of Euronext Dublin (DHG) and the London Stock Exchange (DAL). For
further information visit: 1 www.dalatahotelgroup.com
Conference call and webcast details
The senior management team will host a conference call and webcast for institutional investors and analysts at 08:30 am (BST) today, 04
September 2024. Please allow sufficient time for registration.
• For conference call details, 2 please register here
• The webcast will be 3 available here
Contacts
Dalata Hotel Group plc investorrelations@dalatahotelgroup.com
Dermot Crowley, CEO Tel +353 1 206 9400
Carol Phelan, CFO
Niamh Carr, Head of Investor Relations and Strategic Forecasting
Joint Group Brokers
Davy: Anthony Farrell Tel +353 1 679 6363
Berenberg: Ben Wright / Clayton Bush Tel +44 203 753 3069
Investor Relations and PR | FTI Consulting Tel +353 86 401 5250
Melanie Farrell / Rugile Nenortaite dalata@fticonsulting.com
Note on forward-looking information
This Announcement contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties because they relate to expectations,
beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not
historical facts. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the
actual results, performance or achievements of the Group or the industry in which it operates, to be materially different from any future
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements referred to in
this paragraph speak only as at the date of this Announcement. The Group will not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revision
or updates to these forward-looking statements to reflect future events, circumstances, unanticipated events, new information or otherwise
except as required by law or by any appropriate regulatory authority.
Half Year 2024 financial performance
€million Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended 30 June 2023
Revenue 302.3 284.8
Hotel EBITDAR1 117.9 115.6
Hotel variable lease costs (1.5) (1.8)
Hotel EBITDA1 116.4 113.8
Other income (excluding gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment) 0.7 0.6
Central costs (7.9) (7.4)
Share-based payments expense (1.6) (3.6)
Adjusted EBITDA1 107.6 103.4
Adjusting items1,3 (2.8) 1.4
Group EBITDA1 104.8 104.8
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortisation (19.1) (15.4)
Depreciation of right-of-use assets (16.1) (14.9)
Operating profit 69.6 74.5
Interest on lease liabilities (23.3) (20.9)
Other interest and finance costs (4.4) (3.2)
Profit before tax 41.9 50.4
Tax charge (6.1) (8.4)
Profit for the period 35.8 42.0
Earnings per share (cents) – basic 16.0 18.8
Adjusted earnings per share1 (cents) – basic 16.9 18.4
Hotel EBITDAR margin1 39.0% 40.6%
Group KPIs (as reported)
RevPAR1 (€) 110.77 109.41
Occupancy 77.6% 78.4%
Average room rate (ARR) (€) 142.67 139.50
‘Like for like’ Group KPIs1
RevPAR (€) 108.57 109.41
Occupancy 77.6% 78.4%
Average room rate (ARR) (€) 139.89 139.50
Summary of hotel performance
The Group delivered revenue of €302.3 million in the first six months of 2024, representing growth of 6% versus H1 2023. This converted to
€107.6 million of Adjusted EBITDA1, a 4% increase on H1 2023 levels. Growth is driven by additions to the portfolio which contributed €5.8
million to Adjusted EBITDA1 in H1 2024, namely Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park, London; Clayton Hotel London Wall (both added July 2023);
Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American (added October 2023) and to a lesser extent, Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter which opened to
the public at the end of May 2024. Hotel EBITDA1 at ‘like for like’ hotels decreased with a reduction of €3.8 million to Adjusted EBITDA1
contribution, primarily driven by the Irish portfolio.
The trading environment in our markets has transitioned from the rapid post-pandemic recovery experienced in 2022 and first half of 2023
towards more normalised demand levels. In particular, Dublin was one of the fastest markets to recover in Europe, returning to 2019 RevPAR1
by 2022 and exceeding this by 28% in 2023.
Reported Group RevPAR1 of €110.77 for H1 2024 was 1% ahead of H1 2023, driven by portfolio additions in cities which typically achieve
higher RevPARs, such as Amsterdam and London. Group ‘LFL’ RevPAR1 of €108.57 was 1% behind H1 2023 with a decline of 4% for the January –
April period partially offset by 3% growth for May/June. The first six months of 2024 presented a mixture of market challenges for the
Group. The Irish portfolio was impacted by the increased VAT rate introduced from September 2023 (up 4.5%). The Dublin market continues to
digest additional supply both in the form of new entrants and the return of government use stock representing an increase of approximately
2,500 rooms since January 2023, in addition to being impacted by the timing and nature of events compared to 2023. Our UK portfolio
achieved ‘LFL’ RevPAR1 growth of 3% in the first six months of the year, driven by Regional UK hotels added to the portfolio in 2021 and
2022. RevPAR1 at the ‘LFL’ London hotels performed broadly in line with 2023 levels. The Group is also pleased with the integration and
performance of its hotels in Continental Europe as well as the new London hotels added to the portfolio in 2023. Corporate demand remained
solid in H1 2024 across all regions. As explained further in the Outlook Section above, the Group’s ‘like for like’ RevPAR1 was in line
with 2023 for the period January to August.
The Group achieved food and beverage (‘F&B’) revenue growth of 7% in H1 2024 to €58.8 million (H1 2023: €54.8 million), driven by portfolio
growth. ‘Like for like’ F&B revenue increased by 1% and the Group has maintained profitability despite higher pay rates support by the
rollout of the Dalata Signature Range and re-tendering of food contracts in Ireland.
Overall, the Group delivered Hotel EBITDAR1 of €117.9 million, representing 2% growth. On a ‘like for like’ basis Hotel EBITDAR decreased
by €3.5 million (down 3%) to €112.1 million. In recent years, the hospitality industry has faced significant cost increases following
increases to minimum wage rates in both Ireland and the UK. The National Minimum Wage increased by 12.4% in Ireland from January 2024
(January 2023 increase: 7.6%). and the National Living Wage increased by 9.8% in the UK from April 2024 (April 2023 increase: 9.7%). On a
‘like for like’ basis hotel payroll costs increased by €3.2 million (5%) as efficiency projects deployed within the accommodation and food
and beverage departments limited the impact of further pay rate inflation (8% average increase in H1 2024). ‘Like for like’ gas and
electricity costs3 decreased by €3.4 million (23%), net of energy supports totalling €0.7 million received from the Irish government during
H1 2023, to €11.6m primarily due to improved unit pricing, in addition to further consumption savings. For the second half of 2024, the
Group expects ‘like for like’ gas and electricity costs to be in line with the second half of 2023.
Dalata’s continued focus on innovation and efficiency projects, together with lower energy pricing in Ireland has limited the impact on the
bottom line in H1 2024. The Group delivered ‘like for like’ Hotel EBITDAR margin1 of 39.4% in H1 2024, just 1% below the comparative for
2023 (40.6%), a strong result in the face of such significant cost increases. The Group’s decentralised model also allows for agile
decision-making regarding rostering and yield management, enabling quick response to local market dynamics.
Through the accommodation efficiency and Dalata Signature Range projects, the Group has successfully reduced hours worked in the
accommodation and food and beverage departments by 9% for the Irish portfolio from H1 2023 to H1 2024. The Group’s relentless focus on
sustainability has also achieved a reduction in energy consumption per room sold of 4% versus H1 2023, and a total reduction of 24% versus
2019 levels. Collectively, the innovation and efficiency initiatives carried out by the Group resulted in a cost saving of €1.7 million in
H1 2024, representing a saving of approximately 60 bps to ‘LFL’ Hotel EBITDAR margin1. The Group also achieved enhanced employee engagement
scores in the accommodation and kitchen departments and improved customer satisfaction scores related to these areas.
€million Revenue Operating costs Adjusted EBITDA1
Six months ended 30 June 2023 284.8 (181.4) 103.4
Movement at ‘like for like’ hotels1 (2.6) (1.2) (3.8)
Hotels added to the portfolio during either period4 18.1 (12.3) 5.8
Movement in other income and Group expenses - 1.5 1.5
Effect of FX 2.0 (1.3) 0.7
Six months ended 30 June 2024 302.3 (194.7) 107.6
Performance review | Segmental analysis
The following section analyses the results from the Group’s portfolio of hotels in Dublin, Regional Ireland, the UK and Continental Europe.
When reporting the results for the first six months of 2023, the operating performance of Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf was disclosed within the
Dublin segment due to it representing a single asset which was immaterial in the context of the overall Group. Following the addition of
Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American in October 2023, the Group’s Continental Europe portfolio is now material enough to be presented
separately. As a result, the H1 2023 operating performance for Dublin has been amended to exclude Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf.
1. Dublin Hotel Portfolio
€million Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended 30 June 2023
As reported
Room revenue 102.0 105.9
Food and beverage revenue 25.1 24.8
Other revenue 8.7 8.9
Revenue 135.8 139.6
Hotel EBITDAR1 62.6 65.3
Hotel EBITDAR margin %1 46.0% 46.8%
Performance statistics (all hotels) Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended 30 June 2023
RevPAR1 (€) 126.11 132.01
Occupancy 80.9% 83.2%
Average room rate (ARR) (€) 155.87 158.66
Dublin owned and leased portfolio 30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Hotels at period end 17 17
Room numbers at period end 4,446 4,438
The Dublin portfolio consists of eight Maldron hotels and seven Clayton hotels, The Gibson Hotel and The Samuel Hotel. Ten hotels are
owned, and seven hotels are operated under leases. There has been a minor increase in room numbers in the portfolio primarily driven by the
conversion of meeting space to bedrooms at one hotel.
RevPAR1 for the first six months of 2024 decreased by 4.5% versus the 2023 comparative, outperforming the 5.2% decline in the wider Dublin
market as reported by STR (Smith Travel Research). It was a challenging start to the year for the Dublin market mainly due to the digestion
of additional supply and the 4.5% increase in VAT from September 2023. Despite these headwinds, Dalata’s Dublin portfolio achieved
occupancy above 80% for the first six months of the year with 38 compression nights where occupancy exceeded approximately 95%, versus 20
in the wider market, and limited ARR1 decline to 2%. June was a particularly strong month for high-profile events which drove substantial
increases in ARR1 and RevPAR1. Revenue from corporate customers was broadly in line with H1 2023. The Dublin hotel market continues to be
supported by a strong economy and international visitor numbers, rising population numbers and a significant growth in employment.
Total revenue for H1 2024 was €135.8 million, 3% behind H1 2023 levels, driven by lower RevPAR1. Food and beverage revenue of €25.1 million
performed 1% ahead of H1 2023 levels (€24.8 million).
The Dublin portfolio delivered Hotel EBITDAR1 of €62.6 million for the six-month period ended 30 June 2024, representing a 4% decline
versus H1 2023 driven by the softer trading environment at the start of the year along with a 12.4% increase in the National Minimum Wage
from January 2024. The portfolio achieved Hotel EBITDAR margin1 of 46.0% for the first six months of 2024, just 80 bps lower than 2023
despite the significant increase in its largest cost, supported by the efficiency and innovation projects in addition to lower energy
pricing.
2. Regional Ireland Hotel Portfolio
€million Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended 30 June 2023
As reported
Room revenue 33.2 33.7
Food and beverage revenue 13.5 14.3
Other revenue 4.5 4.6
Revenue 51.2 52.6
Hotel EBITDAR1 15.0 15.9
Hotel EBITDAR margin %1 29.4% 30.2%
Performance statistics (all hotels) Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended 30 June 2023
RevPAR1 (€) 97.71 99.74
Occupancy 74.0% 77.6%
Average room rate (ARR) (€) 132.00 128.59
Regional Ireland owned and leased portfolio 30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Hotels at period end 13 13
Room numbers at period end 1,867 1,867
The Regional Ireland hotel portfolio comprises seven Maldron hotels and six Clayton hotels located in Cork (x4), Galway (x3), Limerick
(x2), Wexford (x2), Portlaoise and Sligo. 12 hotels are owned and one is operated under a lease.
RevPAR1 for the first six months of 2024 decreased by 2% versus 2023 levels, having absorbed a 4.5% VAT increase since September 2023.
Occupancy of 74.0% was 360 bps below H1 2023 as the Regional Ireland portfolio experienced slightly softer leisure demand, particularly in
April when transient leisure was impacted by earlier Easter holidays and poor weather. Corporate demand remained strong throughout H1 2024.
ARR1 increased by 3% to €132.00.
Total revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was €51.2 million, €1.4 million (3%) behind H1 2023 levels, with lower food and
beverage (‘F&B’) revenue on reduced occupancy levels.
The region delivered Hotel EBITDAR1 of €15.0 million for the six-month period ended 30 June 2024, representing a 5% decline on H1 2023. The
portfolio achieved an EBITDAR margin1 of 29.4% for the first six months of 2024, just 80 bps lower than 2023 despite the significant
increase in its largest cost following the National Minimum Wage increase of 12.4% in January 2024. The impact of innovation and efficiency
projects, as discussed previously, have helped limit the impact on profitability, along with the benefits from lower energy pricing.
3. UK Hotel Portfolio
Local currency - £million Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended 30 June 2023
As reported
Room revenue 64.9 56.5
Food and beverage revenue 13.4 12.2
Other revenue 3.8 3.8
Revenue 82.1 72.5
Hotel EBITDAR1 29.4 26.9
Hotel EBITDAR margin %1 35.8% 37.1%
Performance statistics (‘like for like’4) Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended 30 June 2023
RevPAR1 (£) 81.01 78.81
Occupancy 76.9% 75.3%
Average room rate (ARR) (£) 105.41 104.63
UK owned and leased portfolio 30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Hotels at period end 19 16
Room numbers at period end 4,430 3,962
At 30 June 2024, the UK hotel portfolio comprised 12 Clayton hotels and seven Maldron hotels. Four hotels are situated in London, four in
Manchester following the opening of Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter in May, eight in other large regional UK cities and three in
Northern Ireland. Seven hotels are owned, ten are operated under long-term leases and two hotels are effectively owned through a 99-year
lease and a 122-year lease. Post period end, the Group added an additional three hotels to the UK portfolio, namely Maldron Hotel Liverpool
(268 rooms), Maldron Hotel Brighton (225 rooms) and Maldron Hotel Shoreditch, London (157 rooms).
‘LFL’ RevPAR1 for the UK portfolio increased by 3% for the first six months of 2024 versus 2023 levels, with increases across both
occupancy (+160 bps) and average room rate (+1%). Regional UK drives the positive RevPAR1 performance, with robust domestic demand across
most of our cities, particularly from corporates, and increased passenger numbers at regional airports supporting growth. The five hotels
added in 2021 and 2022 continue to ramp up. RevPAR1 for the ‘LFL’ London hotels performed broadly in line with 2023 levels.
Overall, total revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was £82.1 million, £9.6 million (13%) ahead of H1 2023 levels, with the ‘LFL’
hotels contributing £2.3 million of growth. Hotels added to the portfolio during 2023 and 2024 contributed the remaining £7.3 million of
uplift, primarily through Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park, London and Clayton Hotel London Wall which both commenced trading under Dalata from
July 2023 and to a less extent Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter which opened at the end of May 2024.
The UK portfolio delivered Hotel EBITDAR1 of £29.4 million, 9% ahead of H1 2023 levels. The uplift is primarily driven by hotels added to
the portfolio during 2023.
Hotel EBITDAR margin1 decreased by 130 bps period on period, reflecting the increased cost environment, particularly the 9.8% increase in
the National Living Wage from April 2024 which followed an April 2023 increase of 9.7%. While there is a higher degree of agency staff in
departments such as accommodation in the UK, the Group is trialling bringing rooms cleaning in-house at two of its hotels to replicate the
success of the efficiencies achieved from the Rooms Accommodation Project in the Irish portfolio. The results to date have been
encouraging. Dalata is also exploring other hotels in the UK portfolio where this could work as well as the rollout of further efficiency
initiatives, for example, self-check-in pods at reception.
4. Continental Europe Hotel Portfolio
€million Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended 30 June 2023
As reported
Room revenue 13.7 6.8
Food and beverage revenue 4.5 1.9
Other revenue 0.9 1.1
Revenue 19.1 9.8
Hotel EBITDAR1 5.9 3.6
Hotel EBITDAR margin %1 30.9% 36.3%
Continental Europe leased portfolio 30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Hotels at period end 2 1
Room numbers at period end 566 393
The Continental Europe hotel portfolio includes Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf (393 rooms) which was added to the portfolio in February 2022 and
Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American (173 rooms) which was added in October 2023.
Revenue and Hotel EBITDAR1 comparability is skewed period on period due to the addition of Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American during the last
12 months. Both hotels have integrated smoothly into the Dalata portfolio with benefits observed through Dalata’s revenue management
approach and relationships, for example, hotels have generated good revenue production through the GDS booking platform since its
integration.
Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf performed well during the period as the city benefitted from hosting three UEFA European Football Championship
2024 games in June (with a further two games taking place in July). We are also pleased with the continued progress of Clayton Hotel
Amsterdam American, the Group’s first hotel in the Netherlands, which has secured high occupancies in the first six months of 2024. The
hotels achieved a combined Rent Cover1 of 1.2x for the twelve-month period ended 30 June 2024. o
Central costs and share-based payment expense
Central costs totalled €7.9 million for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (H1 2023: €7.4 million). The increase primarily relates to
payroll costs due to additional headcount and pay increases for existing employees.
The Group’s share-based payment expense, which represents the accounting charge for the Group’s LTIP and SAYE share schemes, decreased to
€1.6 million in H1 2024 (H1 2023: €3.6 million) primarily based on the Group’s assessment of non-market performance conditions of active
LTIP award schemes, together with the additional charge of €0.9 million recognised in H1 2023 following the vesting of awards granted in
March 2020.
Adjusting items to EBITDA
€million Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended 30 June 2023
Reversal of previous impairment charges 1.7 -
Impairment charges (3.2) -
Hotel pre-opening expenses (1.3) (0.7)
Net property revaluation movements through profit or loss - 2.0
Adjusting items1 (2.8) 1.3
The Group incurred €1.3 million of pre-opening expenses during the period (H1 2023: €0.7 million). These expenses are related to the
opening of four Maldron hotels in the UK between May and August, namely, Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter (opened May 2024),
Maldron Hotel Liverpool (opened July 2024), Maldron Hotel Brighton (opened July 2024) and Maldron Hotel Shoreditch, London (opened August
2024).
In line with accounting standards, impairment tests and reversal assessments were carried out on the Group’s cash-generating units (‘CGUs’)
at 30 June 2024. Each individual hotel is deemed to be a CGU for the purposes of impairment testing, as the cash flows generated are
independent of other hotels in the Group. Testing resulted in an impairment of €3.2 million (£2.7 million) primarily relating to a UK
right-of-use asset and a reversal of a previous impairment charge of €1.7 million (£1.4 million) primarily relating to a separate UK
right-of-use asset being recognised in profit or loss during the period ended 30 June 2024 (H1 2023: no impairment and/or reversal of
previous impairments).
The Group’s property assets were revalued at 30 June 2024, resulting in unrealised revaluation gains of €11.5 million which were reflected
in full through other comprehensive income and the revaluation reserve; there was no impact on the profit or loss (H1 2023: €2.0 million
reversal of previous revaluation losses). Further detail is provided in the ‘Property, plant and equipment’ section (note 10) of the
consolidated interim financial statements.
Depreciation of right-of-use assets
Under IFRS 16, the right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis to the end of their estimated useful life, typically the
end of the lease term. The depreciation of right-of-use assets increased by €1.2 million to €16.1 million for the six-months ended 30 June
2024, primarily due to the inclusion of the Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American lease, which was added to the portfolio in October 2023.
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortisation
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortisation increased by €3.7 million to €19.1 million for the six-month period ended 30
June 2024. The increase primarily relates to the acquisition of two freehold assets which Dalata operated from July 2023 (Maldron Hotel
Finsbury Park and Clayton Hotel London Wall), fixtures and fittings acquired with the leasehold addition of Clayton Hotel Amsterdam
American and refurbishment projects.
Finance Costs
€million Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended 30 June 2023
Interest expense on bank loans and borrowings 10.0 5.9
Impact of interest rate swaps (4.5) (2.8)
Other finance costs 0.5 0.9
Finance costs before capitalised interest and excluding lease liability 6.0 4.0
interest
Capitalised interest (1.6) (0.8)
Finance costs excluding lease liability interest 4.4 3.2
Interest on lease liabilities 23.3 20.9
Finance costs 27.7 24.1
Weighted average interest cost, including the impact of hedges
- Sterling denominated borrowings 3.3% 2.8%
- Euro denominated borrowings 5.0% 4.1%
Finance costs related to the Group’s loans and borrowings (before capitalised interest) amounted to €6.0 million in H1 2024, increasing by
€2.0 million from H1 2023 (€4.0 million). The increase is primarily driven by higher average borrowings due to sterling revolving credit
facility (RCF) drawdowns during the period which were subject to variable interest rates, and the impact of IFRS 9 accounting adjustments,
partially offset by lower rates available under interest rate swaps entered into with financial institutions, whereby the SONIA benchmark
rate is fixed to c. 1.0% on sterling denominated term debt from 26 October 2023 to 26 October 2024 (H1 2023: between 1.3% and 1.4%). The
final year of the term debt, to 26 October 2025, is currently unhedged.
During the period, interest on loans and borrowings of €1.6 million was capitalised to assets under construction, primarily relating to the
construction of Maldron Hotel Shoreditch, London which was completed in August 2024.
Interest on lease liabilities for the six-month period increased by €2.4 million to €23.3 million in H1 2024 primarily due to the impact of
the lease of Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American, which was added in October 2023.
Tax charge
The tax charge for the six-month period ended 30 June 2024 of €6.1 million mainly relates to current tax in respect of profits earned in
Ireland during the period. The Group’s effective tax rate of 14.6% in H1 2024 was broadly in line with the full year 2023 rate of 14.5%.
At 30 June 2024, the Group has deferred tax assets of €23.9 million, of which €17.8 million relates to cumulative tax losses and interest
expense carried forward which can be utilised to reduce corporation tax payments in future periods.
Earnings per share (EPS)
The Group’s profit after tax of €35.8 million for H1 2024 (H1 2023: €42.0 million) represents basic earnings per share of 16.0 cents (H1
2023: 18.8 cents). The Group’s profit after tax declined by €6.2 million (15%) to €35.8 million due primarily to the impact of adjusting
items3 in the period (€4.2 million) in addition to the underlying performance at ‘like for like’ hotels. Adjusting items3 in H1 2024
primarily related to net impairment charges and pre-opening expenses relating to the four UK additions which opened between May and August
2024 (see section above). Excluding the impact of adjusting items1, adjusted basic earnings per share1 decreased by 8% to 16.9 cents.
Strong cashflow generation
The Group generates strong Free Cashflow1 to fund future acquisitions, development expenditure and shareholder returns.
Free Cashflow1 for the first six months of 2024 totalled €48.1 million, a reduction of €11.1 million from H1 2023, following the
post-pandemic normalisation of maintenance capital expenditure and cash effects within working capital including timing of receipts which
impacted the prior period.
At 30 June 2024, the Group’s Debt and Lease Service Cover1 remains strong at 2.7x (31 December 2023: 3.0x) with cash and undrawn committed
debt facilities of €282.4 million (31 December 2023: cash and undrawn debt facilities of €283.5 million).
Free Cashflow1 Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended 30 June 2023
Net cash from operating activities 91.5 62.0
Exclude impact of net tax payments under Debt Warehousing scheme - 34.9
Add back pre-opening costs 1.3 0.7
Fixed lease payments (29.1) (26.1)
Refurbishment capital expenditure paid1 (10.8) (8.8)
Other interest and finance costs paid (4.8) (3.5)
Free Cashflow1 48.1 59.2
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (million) 223.9 223.1
Free Cashflow per Share1 (cent) 21.5c 26.5c
Net cash from operating activities in H1 2023 included the full repayment of tax deferrals under the Irish government’s Debt warehousing
scheme of €34.9 million in April 2023. Deferrals under the Debt Warehousing scheme ended in May 2022 with no further amounts deferred
and/or repaid. Excluding the impact of this non-recurring initiative, net cash from operating activities decreased by €5.4 million mainly
driven by working capital movements.
The Group made fixed lease payments of €29.1 million in the first six months of 2024, a €3.0 million increase on H1 2023 (€26.1 million),
driven primarily by the addition of Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American in October 2023 along with impacts from rent reviews. Lease payments
payable under lease contracts as at 30 June 2024 are projected to be €30.3 million for the six months ending 31 December 2024 and €60.2
million for the year ending 31 December 2025. The Group has also committed to non-cancellable lease rentals and other contractual
obligations payable under agreements for leases which have not yet commenced at 30 June 2024. Further detail is included in note 11 to the
consolidated interim financial statements.
The Group made refurbishment capital expenditure payments totalling €10.8 million during the six months ended 30 June 2024 (3.6% of H1 2024
revenues), compared to payments of €8.8 million in H1 2023 (3.1% of H1 2023 revenues). Completion of refurbishment projects was impacted by
post-pandemic disruptions during H1 2023, which limited the level of payments. On an annual basis, the Group allocates approximately 4% of
revenue to refurbishment capital expenditure projects.
The Group spent €23.2 million on growth capital expenditure during the first six months of 2024, primarily relating to the construction of
Maldron Hotel Shoreditch and costs paid on entering new leases and agreements for leases. At 30 June 2024, the Group has future capital
expenditure commitments under its contractual agreements totalling €14.8 million, of which €3.8 million relates to the development of
Maldron Hotel Shoreditch, London. The remaining balance of €11.0 million primarily relates to future capital expenditure commitments at
existing hotels. Additionally, the Group has capex requirements to which it is not yet contractually committed to, estimated to be in
excess of €125 million relating to three previously announced development projects located in Edinburgh, Manchester and Dublin (498 rooms).
It is expected this will be incurred as the projects are completed over the next three to four years.
During the six-month period ended 30 June 2024, a final dividend for 2023 of 8.0 cents per share was paid on 1 May 2024 at a total cost of
€18.0 million (year ended 31 December 2023: €8.9 million). On 3 September 2024, the Board declared an interim dividend of 4.1 cent per
share. The payment date for the interim dividend will be 4 October 2024 to shareholders registered on the record date 13 September 2024.
During the period, an Employee Benefit Trust was established to periodically make market purchases of ordinary shares of the Group in order
to satisfy future exercises of vested options granted pursuant to the Group’s share option scheme. During the six-month period ended 30
June 2024, 1.4 million shares were repurchased by the Trust for a cash consideration of €6.3 million.
Balance sheet | Robust asset-backing provides security, flexibility and a platform for future growth
€million 30 June 2024 31 December 2023
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 1,720.7 1,684.8
Right-of-use assets 697.7 685.2
Intangible assets and goodwill 54.1 54.1
Other non-current assets5 37.4 32.5
Current assets
Trade and other receivables and inventories 47.2 30.7
Cash and cash equivalents 40.9 34.2
Other current assets5 2.9 6.5
Total assets 2,600.9 2,528.0
Equity 1,424.8 1,392.9
Loans and borrowings at amortised cost 266.0 254.4
Lease liabilities 719.1 698.6
Trade and other payables 95.3 86.4
Other liabilities6 95.7 95.7
Total equity and liabilities 2,600.9 2,528.0
The Group maintains a strong balance sheet position at 30 June 2024 with property, plant and equipment of €1.7 billion in excellent
locations, cash and undrawn debt facilities of €282.4 million, and Net Debt to EBITDA after rent1 of 1.3x. This financial strength remains
a cornerstone of our capital allocation policy as it provides a platform for further growth through strategic optionality for asset
acquisition and by enabling access to lower cost of debt and lease funding.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment amounted to €1,720.7 million at 30 June 2024. The increase of €35.9 million since 31 December 2023 is driven
by additions of €26.1 million, unrealised revaluation gains on property assets of €11.5 million, a foreign exchange gain on the
retranslation of Sterling-denominated assets of €15.5 million and capitalised borrowing and labour costs of €1.6 million, partially offset
by a depreciation charge of €18.8 million for the six-month period.
72% of the Group’s property, plant and equipment is located in Dublin and London. The Group revalues its property assets, at owned and
effectively owned trading hotels, at each reporting date using independent external valuers. The principal valuation technique utilised is
discounted cash flows which utilise asset-specific risk-adjusted discount rates and terminal capitalisation rates. The independent external
valuation also has regard to relevant recent data on hotel sales activity metrics.
Weighted average terminal capitalisation rate 30 June 2024 31 December 2023
Dublin 7.41% 7.40%
Regional Ireland 8.83% 9.06%
UK 6.56% 6.77%
Group 7.36% 7.47%
Additions through acquisitions and capital expenditure
Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended 30 June 2023
€million
Acquisition of freehold - 53.0
Construction of new build hotels, hotel extensions and renovations 12.1 11.1
Other development expenditure 2.2 2.9
Total acquisitions and development capital expenditure 14.3 67.0
Total refurbishment capital expenditure1 11.8 9.5
Additions to property, plant and equipment 26.1 76.5
During the period, the Group incurred €14.3 million of development capital expenditure. €10.4 million (£8.8 million) related to the
construction of Maldron Hotel Shoreditch, London which opened in August 2024. The Group also incurred development costs relating to
planning and design on its site in Edinburgh and on the conversion of seven meeting rooms into bedrooms at one of its Dublin hotels.
The Group allocates approximately 4% of revenue to refurbishment capital expenditure. The Group incurred €11.8 million of refurbishment
capital expenditure during the first half of the year which included the refurbishment of 288 bedrooms across the Group along with
enhancements to food and beverage infrastructure, health and safety upgrades and energy efficient plant upgrades.
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities
At 30 June 2024, the Group’s right-of-use assets amounted to €697.7 million and lease liabilities amounted to €719.1 million.
Lease Right-of-use
€million
liabilities assets
At 31 December 2023 698.6 685.2
Additions 16.3 20.3
Depreciation charge on right-of-use assets - (16.1)
Interest on lease liabilities 23.3 -
Remeasurement of lease liabilities 1.5 1.5
Impairment charge - (3.2)
Reversal of previous impairment charge - 1.7
Lease payments (29.1) -
Translation adjustment 8.5 8.3
At 30 June 2024 719.1 697.7
Right-of-use assets are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. The initial cost comprises the initial amount of the
lease liability adjusted for lease prepayments and accruals at the commencement date, initial direct costs and, where applicable,
reclassifications from intangible assets or accounting adjustments related to sale and leasebacks.
Lease liabilities are initially measured at the present value of the outstanding lease payments, discounted using the estimated incremental
borrowing rate attributable to the lease. The lease liabilities are subsequently remeasured during the lease term following the completion
of rent reviews, a reassessment of the lease term or where a lease contract is modified. The weighted average lease life of future minimum
rentals payable under leases is 29.4 years (31 December 2023: 29.5 years).
Additions during the period arose from the Group entering into a 35-year lease relating to the newly built Maldron Hotel Manchester
Cathedral Quarter in May 2024 which resulted in the recognition of a €16.3 million (£13.9 million) lease liability, and a right-of-use
asset of €20.3 million (£17.2 million), which includes initial direct costs of €4.0 million (£3.3 million).
Following agreed rent reviews and rent adjustments, which formed part of the original lease agreements, certain of the Group’s leases were
reassessed during the period. This resulted in an increase in lease liabilities and related right-of-use assets of €1.5 million.
Over 90% of lease contracts at currently leased hotels include rent review caps which limit CPI/RPI-related payment increases to between 3%
- 4% per annum.
Further information on the Group’s leases including the unwind of right-of-use assets and release of interest charge is set out in note 11
to the consolidated interim financial statements.
Loans and borrowings
As at 30 June 2024, the Group had loans and borrowings at amortised cost of €266.0 million and undrawn committed debt facilities of €241.5
million. Loans and borrowings increased from 31 December 2023 (€254.4 million) mainly due to net loan drawdowns and FX translation effects
on sterling borrowings during the period.
Sterling borrowings Euro borrowings
At 30 June 2024 Total borrowings €million
£million €million
Term Loan 176.5 - 208.5
Revolving credit facility:
- Drawn in Sterling 51.4 - 60.7
- Drawn in Euro - - -
External loans and borrowings drawn at 30 June 2024 227.9 - 269.2
Accounting adjustment to bring to amortised cost (3.2)
Loans and borrowings at amortised cost at 30 June 2024 266.0
The Group’s debt facilities consist of a €200.0 million term loan facility and a €304.9 million revolving credit facility (‘RCF’), both
with a maturity date of 26 October 2025. A further revolving credit facility of €59.5 million which was included at 30 June 2023, matured
on 30 September 2023.
The Group’s covenants, comprising Net Debt to EBITDA (as defined in the Group’s bank facility agreement which is equivalent to Net Debt to
EBITDA after rent1) and Interest Cover1, were tested on 30 June 2024. The Group complied with its covenants as at 30 June 2024, with
covenants stipulating that the Net Debt to EBITDA limit is 4.0x (30 June 2024: 1.3x) and the Interest Cover minimum is 4.0x (30 June 2024:
17.3x).
The Group limits its exposure to foreign currency by using Sterling debt to act as a natural hedge against the impact of Sterling rate
fluctuations on the Euro value of the Group’s UK assets. The Group is also exposed to floating interest rates on its debt obligations and
uses hedging instruments to mitigate the risk associated with interest rate fluctuations. This is achieved by entering into interest rate
swaps which hedge the variability in cash flows attributable to the interest rate risk. The term debt interest is fully hedged until 26
October 2024 with interest rate swaps in place to fix the SONIA benchmark rate to c. 1.0% on Sterling-denominated borrowings. The variable
interest rates on the Group’s revolving credit facilities are unhedged at 30 June 2024.
Sustainability strategy encompassing all aspects of the business
• Existing portfolio:
◦ Understanding pathway to CRREM2 compliance for all existing assets in the portfolio;
◦ 29% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions per room sold achieved in H1 2024 versus H1 2019 (compared to a target of 20%
reduction on 2019 full year levels by 2026);
◦ Exploring onsite electricity generation across portfolio and have commenced process for identifying procurement opportunities for
credible offsite green energy.
◦ Maldron Hotel Shoreditch, London expected to receive BREEAM2 “excellent” rating.
• Pipeline: Targeting new build developments to be designed with zero onsite operational carbon, including Maldron Hotel Croke Park and
the planned Clayton hotel in Edinburgh, both due to open in 2026.
• Commitment: Await Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Building Sector guidance update, but our ambition is to align to 1.5 degree
trajectory, whether through SBTi commitments or other conduits.
• Governance: Preparations to ensure alignment with the requirements of the CSRD are progressing well. Implementation of the requirements
of the CSRD will provide robust and comparable data and disclosures of sustainability efforts across EU companies.
See Supplementary Financial Information which contains definitions and reconciliations of Alternative Performance Measures (‘APM’) and
other definitions.
2 CRREM: Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor, BREEAM: Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method.
3 Adjusting items in H1 2024 include a net impairment charge of €1.5 million on right-of-use assets (H1 2023: nil) and pre-opening costs of
€1.3 million (H1 2023: €0.7 million). Further detail on adjusting items is provided in the section titled ‘Adjusting items to EBITDA’.
4 The reference to ‘like for like’ hotels in the performance statistics comparing to H1 2023 for the UK segment excludes Maldron Hotel
Finsbury Park, London and Clayton Hotel London Wall which began trading with Dalata in July 2023 and Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral
Quarter, following its opening in May 2024. ‘Like for like’ performance statistics for the Group also exclude these hotels in addition to
Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American which was added in October 2023.
5 Other non-current assets comprise deferred tax assets, investment property and other receivables. Other current assets comprise current
derivative assets.
6 Other liabilities comprise deferred tax liabilities, provision for liabilities and current tax liabilities.
Principal risks and uncertainties
Since we published an assessment of the Group’s principal risks and uncertainties with our 2023 annual results announcement (and the 2023
Annual Report), we have considered our risk environment, emerging risks, and risk profiles. The principal risks and uncertainties currently
facing the Group are:
External, geopolitical and economic factors – Dalata operates in an open market, where its activities and performance are influenced by
uncertainty from broader geopolitical, economic and government policy factors outside the Group’s direct control. Nonetheless, these
factors can directly or indirectly impact the Group’s strategy, our labour and direct cost base, performance, and the economic environments
in which the Group operates.
The Board and executive management team continuously focus on the impact of external factors on our business performance. The Group, with
its experienced management team and resilient information systems, is well-equipped to navigate the influence of external factors on our
strategy and performance.
Health, safety and security - The Group now operates 57 hotels in Ireland, the UK and Continental Europe. Health, safety, and hotel
security concerns will always be a key priority for the Board and executive management.
We have a well-established health, safety and security framework in our hotels. There is ongoing capital investment in hotel life, fire and
safety systems and servicing, with identified risks remediated promptly. External health and safety risk assessments and food safety audits
are conducted across our hotel portfolio. Our new hotels are built to high health and safety standards, and all refurbishments include
health and safety as a primary consideration.
Innovation – We recognise the business imperative to innovate in our business, and innovation is a core objective for senior leadership. A
number of initiatives have already been implemented across our hotels, improving productivity, customer service, and better meeting our
customers’ needs.
Executive management also continues to focus on trends across the hospitality market. The Group performs detailed customer research and
reviews market trends with feedback from customers and teams on initiatives taken. We allocate resources to develop and implement business
efficiencies and innovation and embrace enhanced use of business systems, new and emerging technologies, and information to support
innovation.
Developing, recruiting and retaining our people – Our people are a key asset to our business. Our strategy is to develop our management and
operational expertise, where possible, from within our existing teams. This expertise can then be deployed throughout our business,
particularly at management levels in our new hotels. We also recruit and retain well-trained and motivated people to deliver our desired
customer service levels at our hotels.
The Group invests in extensive development programmes, including hotel management and graduate development programmes across various
business-related areas. These programmes are continually reviewed to reflect growing business needs and competencies. We also implement a
broad range of retention strategies (such as employee benefits, workplace culture, training, employee development programmes, progression
opportunities and working conditions).
Cyber security, data and privacy – In the current environment, all businesses face heightened information security risks associated with
increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks, ransomware attacks and attacks targeting company data.
The ongoing security of our information technology platforms is crucial to the Board. The Group has invested in a modern, standardised
technology platform supported by trusted IT partners. Our Information Security Management System is based on ISO27001 and audited twice
annually. An established data privacy and protection structure, including dedicated specialist resources, is operational across our
business.
Expansion and development strategy – The Group’s strategy is to expand its activities in the UK and European markets, adopting a
predominantly capital-light and long-term leasing model or directly financing a project, enabled by the Group’s financial position.
The Group has extensive acquisitions and development expertise within its central office function to identify opportunities and leverage
its relationships, funding flexibility and financial position as a preferred partner. The Board has an agreed development strategy,
scrutinises all development projects before commencement and is regularly updated on the progress of the development programme. Agreed
financial criteria and due diligence are completed for all projects, including specific site selection criteria, detailed city analysis and
market intelligence.
Our culture and values – The rollout of our business model depends on the retention and growth of our strong culture. We have defined Group
values that are embedded in how we behave as a Group and as individuals, as set out in the Group’s Code of Conduct. These are supported by
internal structures that support and oversee expected behaviours. We also use wide-ranging measures to assess and monitor our culture,
which are reviewed with the Board and management teams.
Climate change, ESG and decarbonisation strategy – The Board is keenly aware of the risks to society associated with climate change and
environmental matters. We are also aware that being a socially responsible business supports our strategic objectives and benefits society
and the communities in which we operate. We risk not meeting stakeholder expectations in this regard, particularly concerning target
setting, environmental performance, compliance reporting and corporate performance.
The ESG Committee actively supports the Board in overseeing the development and implementation of the Group’s strategy and targets in this
area. A climate change and decarbonisation strategy is in place across our businesses, with published environmental targets.
Statement of Directors’ responsibilities
For the half-year ended 30 June 2024
The Directors are responsible for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC)
Regulations 2007 (“Transparency Directive”), and the Transparency Rules of the Central Bank of Ireland.
In preparing the condensed set of consolidated financial statements included within the half-yearly financial report, the Directors are
required to:
• prepare and present the condensed set of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as
adopted by the EU, the Transparency Directive and the Transparency Rules of the Central Bank of Ireland;
• ensure the condensed set of consolidated financial statements has adequate disclosures;
• select and apply appropriate accounting policies;
• make accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances; and
• assess the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the
going concern basis of accounting unless the Directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no
realistic alternative but to do so.
The Directors are responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining such internal controls as they determine are necessary to enable
the preparation of the condensed set of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or
error.
We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:
1. the condensed set of consolidated financial statements included within the half-yearly financial report of Dalata Hotel Group plc (“the
Company”) for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (“the interim financial information”) which comprises the condensed consolidated
statement of comprehensive income, condensed consolidated statement of financial position, condensed consolidated statement of changes
in equity, condensed consolidated statement of cash flows and the related explanatory notes, have been presented and prepared in
accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted by the EU, the Transparency Directive and Transparency Rules of the
Central Bank of Ireland.
2. the interim financial information presented, as required by the Transparency Directive, includes:
a. an indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year, and their impact on the
condensed set of consolidated financial statements;
b. a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year;
c. related parties’ transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the current financial year and that have materially
affected the financial position or the performance of the enterprise during that period; and
d. any changes in the related parties’ transactions described in the last annual report that could have a material effect on the
financial position or performance of the enterprise in the first six months of the current financial year.
The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the Company’s
website. Legislation in the Republic of Ireland governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from
legislation in other jurisdictions.
On behalf of the Board
John Hennessy Dermot Crowley
Director Director
Unaudited condensed consolidated
interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2024
6 months 6 months
ended ended
30 June 30 June
2024 2023
Note €’000 €’000
Continuing operations
Revenue 4 302,345 284,829
Cost of sales (111,271) (100,325)
Gross profit 191,074 184,504
Administrative expenses 5 (122,187) (110,678)
Other income 706 669
Operating profit 69,593 74,495
Net finance costs 7 (27,713) (24,107)
Profit before tax 41,880 50,388
Tax charge 9 (6,109) (8,429)
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Company 35,771 41,959
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Revaluation of property 10 11,547 76,754
Related deferred tax (2,037) (8,120)
9,510 68,634
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Exchange gain on translating foreign operations 14,596 15,521
Loss on net investment hedge (5,367) (6,543)
Fair value gain on cash flow hedges 961 4,083
Cash flow hedges – reclassified to profit or loss (4,534) (2,831)
Related deferred tax 893 (313)
6,549 9,917
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax 16,059 78,551
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to owners of the Company 51,830 120,510
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share 21 16.0 cents 18.8 cents
Diluted earnings per share 21 15.9 cents 18.6 cents
30 June 31 December
2023
2024
(Audited)
Assets Note €’000 €’000
Non-current assets
Intangible assets and goodwill 54,133 54,074
Property, plant and equipment 10 1,720,744 1,684,831
Right-of-use assets 11 697,704 685,193
Investment property 2,009 2,021
Deferred tax assets 18 23,887 24,136
Other receivables 12 11,468 6,418
Total non-current assets 2,509,945 2,456,673
Current assets
Derivative assets 7 2,948 6,521
Trade and other receivables 12 44,690 28,262
Inventories 2,472 2,401
Cash and cash equivalents 40,880 34,173
Total current assets 90,990 71,357
Total assets 2,600,935 2,528,030
Equity
Share capital 20 2,244 2,235
Share premium 20 507,365 505,079
Treasury shares reserve 20 (699) -
Capital contribution 25,724 25,724
Merger reserve 81,264 81,264
Share-based payment reserve 5,912 8,417
Hedging reserve 2,211 4,891
Revaluation reserve 470,691 461,181
Translation reserve (2,953) (12,182)
Retained earnings 333,073 316,328
Total equity 1,424,832 1,392,937
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Loans and borrowings 17 265,951 254,387
Lease liabilities 11 706,491 686,558
Deferred tax liabilities 18 85,769 84,441
Provision for liabilities 14 6,156 6,656
Accruals 13 472 348
Total non-current liabilities 1,064,839 1,032,390
Current liabilities
Lease liabilities 11 12,610 12,040
Trade and other payables 13 94,841 86,049
Current tax liabilities 1,784 2,659
Provision for liabilities 14 2,029 1,955
Total current liabilities 111,264 102,703
Total liabilities 1,176,103 1,135,093
Total equity and liabilities 2,600,935 2,528,030
Attributable to owners of the Company
Share-based
Share Share Treasury Capital Merger payment Hedging Revaluation Translation Retained
capital premium Shares contribution reserve reserve reserve reserve reserve earnings Total
reserve
€’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000
At 1 January 2024 2,235 505,079 - 25,724 81,264 8,417 4,891 461,181 (12,182) 316,328 1,392,937
Comprehensive income:
Profit for the period - - - - - - - - - 35,771 35,771
Other comprehensive income
Exchange difference on - - - - - - - - 14,596 - 14,596
translating foreign operations
Loss on net investment hedge - - - - - - - - (5,367) - (5,367)
Revaluation of property - - - - - - - 11,547 - - 11,547
Fair value movement on cash - - - - - - 961 - - - 961
flow hedges
Cash flow hedges – - - - - - - (4,534) - - - (4,534)
reclassified to profit or loss
Related deferred tax - - - - - - 893 (2,037) - - (1,144)
Total comprehensive income for - - - - - - (2,680) 9,510 9,229 35,771 51,830
the period
Transactions with owners of
the Company:
Equity-settled share-based - - - - - 1,614 - - - - 1,614
payments
Transfer from share-based
payment reserve to retained - - - - - (4,188) - - - 4,188 -
earnings
Vesting of share awards and 9 2,286 - - - - - - - (113) 2,182
options
Dividends paid - - - - - - - - - (17,954) (17,954)
Repurchase of treasury shares - - (6,269) - - - - - - - (6,269)
Issue of treasury shares - - 5,570 - - - - - - (5,147) 423
Related deferred tax - - - - - 69 - - - - 69
Total transactions with owners 9 2,286 (699) - - (2,505) - - - (19,026) (19,935)
of the Company
At 30 June 2024 2,244 507,365 (699) 25,724 81,264 5,912 2,211 470,691 (2,953) 333,073 1,424,832
Attributable to owners of the Company
Share-based
Share Share Capital Merger payment Hedging Revaluation Translation Retained
capital premium contribution reserve reserve reserve reserve reserve earnings Total
€’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000
At 1 January 2023 2,229 504,910 25,724 81,264 5,011 8,788 379,534 (17,235) 232,541 1,222,766
Comprehensive income:
Profit for the period - - - - - - - - 41,959 41,959
Other comprehensive income
Exchange difference on - - - - - - - 15,521 - 15,521
translating foreign operations
Gain on net investment hedge - - - - - - - (6,543) - (6,543)
Revaluation of property - - - - - - 76,754 - - 76,754
Fair value movement on cash - - - - - 4,083 - - - 4,083
flow hedges
Cash flow hedges – - - - - - (2,831) - - - (2,831)
reclassified to profit or loss
Related deferred tax - - - - - (313) (8,120) - - (8,433)
Total comprehensive income for - - - - - 939 68,634 8,978 41,959 120,510
the period
Transactions with owners of
the Company:
Equity-settled share-based - - - - 3,609 - - - - 3,609
payments
Transfer from share-based
payment reserve to retained - - - - (2,497) - - - 2,497 -
earnings
Vesting of share awards and
options 5 94 - - - - - - - 99
Total transactions with owners 5 94 - - 1,112 - - - 2,497 3,708
of the Company
At 30 June 2023 2,234 505,004 25,724 81,264 6,123 9,727 448,168 (8,257) 276,997 1,346,984
6 months 6 months
ended ended
30 June 30 June
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the period 35,771 41,959
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 18,810 15,086
Depreciation of right-of-use assets 16,097 14,875
Amortisation of intangible assets and investment properties 275 327
Net property revaluation movements through profit or loss - (1,998)
Net impairment charge of right-of-use assets 1,440 -
Net impairment charge of fixtures, fittings and equipment 45 -
Share-based payments expense 1,614 3,609
Interest on lease liabilities 23,272 20,915
Other interest and finance costs 4,441 3,192
Tax charge 6,109 8,429
107,874 106,394
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables and provision 4,630 (29,845)
for liabilities
Increase in current and non-current trade and other receivables (14,162) (8,581)
(Increase)/decrease in inventories (56) 235
Tax paid (6,732) (6,189)
Net cash from operating activities 91,554 62,014
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (25,291) (71,044)
Costs paid on entering new leases and agreements for lease (8,748) (275)
Deposit paid on acquisition - (3,093)
Contract fulfilment cost payments - (1,285)
Net cash used in investing activities (34,039) (75,697)
Cash flows from financing activities
Receipt of bank loans 62,597 94,196
Repayment of bank loans (58,855) (29,000)
Repayment of lease liabilities (5,861) (5,162)
Interest paid on lease liabilities (23,272) (20,915)
Other interest and finance costs paid (4,843) (3,444)
Proceeds from vesting of share awards and options 2,295 99
Proceeds from sale of treasury shares 310 -
Repurchase of treasury shares (6,269) -
Dividends paid (17,954) -
Net cash (used in)/from financing activities (51,852) 35,774
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 5,663 22,091
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 34,173 91,320
Effect of movements in exchange rates 1,044 949
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 40,880 114,360
1. General information and basis of preparation
Dalata Hotel Group plc (‘the Company’) is a company registered in the Republic of Ireland. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements for the six month period ended 30 June 2024 (the ‘Interim Financial Statements’) include the Company and its subsidiaries
(together referred to as the ‘Group’). The Interim Financial Statements were authorised for issue by the Directors on 3 September 2024.
These unaudited Interim Financial Statements have been prepared by Dalata Hotel Group plc in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial
Reporting (‘IAS 34’) as adopted by the European Union (‘EU’). They do not include all of the information required for a complete set of
financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’) as adopted by the EU. However,
selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the
Group’s financial position and performance since 31 December 2023. They should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements of Dalata Hotel Group plc, which were prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU, as at and for the year ended 31
December 2023.
These Interim Financial Statements are presented in Euro, rounded to the nearest thousand, which is the functional currency of the parent
company and the presentation currency for the Group’s financial reporting.
The preparation of Interim Financial Statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the
application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results could differ materially from
these estimates. In preparing these Interim Financial Statements, the critical judgements made by management in applying the Group’s
accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial
statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The Interim Financial Statements do not constitute statutory financial statements. The statutory financial statements for the year ended 31
December 2023, together with the independent auditor’s report thereon, have been filed with the Companies Registration Office and are
available on the Company’s website www.dalatahotelgroup.com. The auditor’s report on those financial statements was not qualified and did
not contain an emphasis of matter paragraph.
Going concern
The Directors have assessed the Group’s ability to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future by preparing detailed
financial forecasts and carrying out stress testing on projections. Current base and stress tested projections show compliance with all
covenants at all future testing dates and significant levels of headroom. The Group remains in a very strong financial position.
Cashflow remains strong with net cash generated from operating activities in the period of €91.6 million (period ended 30 June 2023: €62.0
million). At 30 June 2024, cash and undrawn facilities are €282.4 million (31 December 2023: €283.5 million).
The Group is in full compliance with its covenants at 30 June 2024. In accordance with the amended and restated facility agreement entered
into by the Group on 2 November 2021 with its banking club, the Group’s banking covenants have reverted to Net Debt to EBITDA and Interest
Cover from 30 June 2023. This replaces the Net Debt to Value covenant and liquidity minimum covenants which were temporarily in place up to
30 June 2023. At 30 June 2024, the Net Debt to EBITDA covenant limit is 4.0x and the Interest Cover minimum is 4.0x. The Group’s Net Debt
to EBITDA, as defined in the Group's bank facility agreement which is equivalent to Net Debt to EBITDA after rent, for the year ended 30
June 2024 is 1.3x (31 December 2023: 1.3x) (APM (xv)) and Interest Cover is 17.3x (31 December 2023: 19.5x) (APM (xvi)).
The Directors have considered the above, with all available information and the current liquidity and capital position, in assessing the
going concern of the Group.
On the basis of these judgements, the Directors have prepared these Interim Financial Statements on a going concern basis. Furthermore,
they do not believe there is any material uncertainty related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s
ability to continue as a going concern.
2. Material accounting policies
The accounting policies applied in these Interim Financial Statements are consistent with those applied in the consolidated financial
statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2023, apart from the below.
Repurchase and issue of ordinary shares (treasury shares)
When shares recognised as equity are repurchased, the amount of the consideration paid, which includes directly attributable costs, is
recognised as a deduction from equity. Repurchased shares are classified as treasury shares and are presented in the treasury shares
reserve. When treasury shares are sold or reissued subsequently, the amount received is recognised as an increase in equity and the
resulting surplus or deficit on the transaction is presented within retained earnings.
Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-Current
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless at the end of the reporting period, the group has a right to defer settlement of
the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period.
The following standards and amendments were effective for the Group for the first time from 1 January 2024:
• Amendments to IAS 1 - Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-Current
• Amendments to IAS 1 - Non-current Liabilities with Covenants
• Amendments to IAS 1 - Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-Current – Convertible debt
• Amendments to IFRS 16 - Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback
• Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7 - Supplier Finance Arrangements
The above standards and amendments had no material impact on the Interim Financial Statements.
3. Seasonality
Hotel revenue and operating profit are driven by seasonal factors as the shoulder months of January and February typically experience lower
levels of demand when compared to November and December. Additionally, the busiest months of the operating cycle are usually between July
and September. The table below analyses revenue, operating profit and profit before tax for the first half and second half of the year
ended 31 December 2023.
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
30 June 2023 31 December 2023 31 December 2023
€’000 €’000 €’000
Revenue 284,829 322,869 607,698
Operating profit 74,495 81,648 156,143
Profit before tax 50,388 55,144 105,532
4. Operating segments
The Group’s segments are reported in accordance with IFRS 8 Operating Segments. The segment information is reported in the same way as it
is reviewed and analysed internally by the chief operating decision makers, primarily the Executive Directors.
In the 2023 half year report, the results of Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf were disclosed as part of the Dublin segment due to their
immateriality in the context of group results (less than 4% of total segmental revenue). Due to an addition to the Group’s Continental
Europe portfolio in the last six months of 2023, the Continental Europe segment is now presented separately below. Clayton Hotel
Düsseldorf’s results for the first six months of 2023 have been reflected in the Continental Europe segment below to improve comparability.
Dublin, Regional Ireland, the UK and Continental Europe segments
These segments are concerned with hotels that are either owned or leased by the Group. As at 30 June 2024, the Group owns 28 hotels which
it operates (31 December 2023: 28 hotels, 30 June 2023: 27 hotels) and has effective ownership of two further hotels which it operates (31
December 2023: two hotels, 30 June 2023: one hotel). The Group also owns the majority of one further hotel which it operates (31 December
2023: one hotel, 30 June 2023: one hotel).
The Group also leases 20 hotel buildings from property owners (31 December 2023: 19 hotels, 30 June 2023: 18 hotels) and is entitled to the
benefits and carries the risks associated with operating these hotels.
The Group’s revenue from leased and owned hotels is primarily derived from room sales and food and beverage sales in restaurants, bars and
banqueting. The main costs arising are payroll, cost of goods for resale, commissions paid on room sales, other operating costs, and, in
the case of leased hotels, variable lease costs (where linked to turnover or profit) payable to lessors.
Revenue Restated
6 months 6 months
ended ended
30 June 30 June
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
Dublin 135,837 139,612
Regional Ireland 51,170 52,567
UK 96,192 82,838
Continental Europe 19,146 9,812
______ ______
Total revenue 302,345 284,829
______ ______
Segmental revenue for each of the geographical locations represents the operating revenue (room revenue, food and beverage revenue and
other hotel revenue) from leased and owned hotels situated in the Group’s four reportable segments. Revenue is recognised at a point in
time when rooms are occupied and food and beverages are sold.
Restated
6 months 6 months
ended ended
30 June 30 June
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
Segmental results – EBITDAR
Dublin 62,550 65,346
Regional Ireland 15,033 15,901
UK 34,396 30,787
Continental Europe 5,912 3,565
______ ______
EBITDAR for reportable segments 117,891 115,599
______ ______
Segmental results – EBITDA
Dublin 61,604 64,354
Regional Ireland 14,966 15,838
UK 34,183 30,513
Continental Europe 5,647 3,047
______ ______
EBITDA for reportable segments 116,400 113,752
______ ______
Reconciliation to results for the period
Segments EBITDA 116,400 113,752
Other income 706 669
Central costs (7,859) (7,367)
Share-based payments expense (1,614) (3,609)
______ ______
Adjusted EBITDA 107,633 103,445
Net property revaluation movements through profit
- 1,998
or loss
Impairment charge of right-of-use assets (3,159) -
Reversal of previous impairment charges of right-of-use
1,719 -
assets
Net impairment charge of fixtures, fittings and equipment (45) -
Hotel pre-opening expenses (1,373) (660)
______ ______
Group EBITDA 104,775 104,783
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (18,810) (15,086)
Depreciation of right-of-use assets (16,097) (14,875)
Amortisation of intangible assets and investment properties (275) (327)
Interest on lease liabilities (23,272) (20,915)
Net interest and finance costs (4,441) (3,192)
______ ______
Profit before tax 41,880 50,388
Tax charge (6,109) (8,429)
______ ______
Profit for the period 35,771 41,959
______ ______
Group EBITDA represents earnings before interest on lease liabilities, other interest and finance costs, tax, depreciation of property,
plant and equipment and right-of-use assets and amortisation of intangible assets.
Adjusted EBITDA is presented as an alternative performance measure to show the underlying operating performance of the Group excluding
items which are not reflective of normal trading activities or distort comparability either period on period or with other similar
businesses. Consequently, Adjusted EBITDA represents Group EBITDA before:
• Net property revaluation movements through profit or loss (note 5);
• Net impairment charge of right-of-use assets (note 5, 11);
• Net impairment charge of fixtures, fittings, and equipment (note 5, 10);
• Hotel pre-opening expenses, which relate primarily to payroll expenses, sales and marketing costs and training costs of new staff, that
are incurred by the Group in advance of new hotel openings (note 5).
The line item ‘central costs’ primarily includes costs of the Group’s central functions including operations support, technology, sales and
marketing, human resources, finance, corporate services and business development. Share-based payments expense is presented separately from
central costs as this expense relates to employees across the Group.
‘Segmental results – EBITDA’ for Dublin, Regional Ireland, the UK and Continental Europe represents the ‘Adjusted EBITDA’ for each region
before central costs, share-based payments expense and other income. It is the net operational contribution of leased and owned hotels in
each geographical location.
‘Segmental results – EBITDAR’ for Dublin, Regional Ireland, the UK and Continental Europe represents ‘Segmental results – EBITDA’ before
variable lease costs.
Disaggregated revenue information
Disaggregated segmental revenue is reported in the same way as it is reviewed and analysed internally by the chief operating decision
makers, primarily the Executive Directors. The key components of revenue reviewed by the chief operating decision makers are:
• Room revenue which relates to the rental of rooms in each hotel. Revenue is recognised when the hotel room is occupied, and the service
is provided;
• Food and beverage revenue which relates to sales of food and beverages at the hotel property. This revenue is recognised at the point
of sale; and
• Other revenue includes revenue from leisure centres, car parks, meeting room hire and other revenue sources at the hotels. Leisure
centre revenue is recognised over the life of the membership while the other items are recognised when the service is provided.
Restated
6 months 6 months
ended ended
30 June 30 June
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
Revenue review by segment – Dublin
Room revenue 101,957 105,914
Food and beverage revenue 25,064 24,772
Other revenue 8,816 8,926
______ ______
Total revenue 135,837 139,612
______ ______
Revenue review by segment – Regional Ireland
Room revenue 33,201 33,683
Food and beverage revenue 13,467 14,253
Other revenue 4,502 4,631
______ ______
Total revenue 51,170 52,567
______ ______
Revenue review by segment – UK
Room revenue 75,999 64,589
Food and beverage revenue 15,657 13,892
Other revenue 4,536 4,357
______ ______
Total revenue 96,192 82,838
______ ______
Revenue review by segment – Continental Europe
Room revenue 13,657 6,788
Food and beverage revenue 4,569 1,868
Other revenue 920 1,156
______ ______
Total revenue 19,146 9,812
______ ______
Other geographical information
Revenue 6 months ended 30 June 2024 6 months ended 30 June 2023
Republic of Ireland UK Continental Europe Republic of Ireland UK Continental Europe
Total Total
Restated Restated
€’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000
Owned hotels 128,736 49,274 - 178,010 132,461 40,554 - 173,015
Leased hotels 58,271 46,918 19,146 124,335 59,718 42,284 9,812 111,814
Total revenue 187,007 96,192 19,146 302,345 192,179 82,838 9,812 284,829
Segments EBITDAR 6 months ended 30 June 2024 6 months ended 30 June 2023
Continental
Republic of Ireland UK Republic of Ireland UK Continental Europe
Europe Total Total
Restated Restated
€’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000
Owned hotels 52,490 18,379 - 70,869 54,952 16,444 - 71,396
Leased hotels 25,093 16,017 5,912 47,022 26,295 14,343 3,565 44,203
Total
Segments 77,583 34,396 117,891 81,247 30,787 115,599
5,912 3,565
EBITDAR
Other geographical information
6 months ended 30 June 2024 6 months ended 30 June 2023
Republic of Ireland UK Continental Europe Republic of Ireland UK Continental Europe
Total Total
Restated Restated
€’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000
Variable lease
1,013 213 265 1,491 1,054 274 519 1,847
costs
Depreciation
of property, 10,777 7,160 873 18,810 10,247 4,804 35 15,086
plant and equipment
Depreciation
of right-of 7,820 5,900 2,377 16,097 8,045 5,564 1,266 14,875
-use assets
Interest on
8,894 11,139 3,239 23,272 8,977 10,397 1,541 20,915
lease liabilities
5. Administrative expenses
6 months 6 months
ended ended
30 June 30 June
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
Other administrative expenses 70,416 64,695
Government grants - (723)
Net property revaluation movements through profit or loss - (1,998)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (note 10) 18,810 15,086
Depreciation of right-of-use assets (note 11) 16,097 14,875
Hotel pre-opening expenses (note 4) 1,373 660
Impairment charge of right-of-use assets (note 6, 11) 3,159 -
Reversal of previous impairment charge of right-of-use assets (note 6, 11) (1,719) -
Net impairment charge of fixtures, fittings and equipment (note 6, 10) 45 -
Variable lease costs (note 4) 1,491 1,847
Amortisation of intangible assets 252 327
Utilities – electricity and gas 12,263 15,909
_______ _______
122,187 110,678
_______ _______
Other administrative expenses include costs related to payroll, marketing and general administration. The increase in other administrative
expenses for the period ended 30 June 2024, relative to the same period in the prior year, is primarily due to wage rate increases and the
impact of two new hotels which opened in the last six months in 2023 and one hotel which opened in the first six months of 2024.
During the period ended 30 June 2023, the Group availed of government grants totalling €0.7 million which were offset against the related
costs of €0.7 million in administrative expenses in profit or loss. In 2023, these government grants related to the Temporary Business
Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) in Ireland for the first quarter of 2023. No such government grants were availed of during the period ended
30 June 2024.
6. Impairment
At 30 June 2024, as a result of the carrying amount of the net assets of the Group being more than its market capitalisation (market
capitalisation is calculated by multiplying the share price on that date by the number of shares in issue), the Group tested each cash
generating unit (‘CGU’) for impairment as this was deemed to be a potential impairment indicator. Market capitalisation can be influenced
by a number of different market factors and uncertainties including wider market sentiment. In addition, share prices reflect a discount
due to lack of control rights.
Impairment arises where the carrying value of the CGU (which includes, where relevant, revalued properties and/or right-of-use assets,
allocated goodwill, fixtures, fittings and equipment) exceeds its recoverable amount on a value in use (‘VIU’) basis. Each individual hotel
is considered to be a CGU for the purposes of impairment testing.
At 30 June 2024, the recoverable amounts of the Group’s CGUs were based on VIU, determined by discounting the estimated future cash flows
generated from the continuing use of these hotels. VIU cash flow projections are prepared for each CGU and then compared against the
carrying value of the assets, including goodwill, land and buildings, fixtures, fittings and equipment and right-of-use assets, in that
CGU.
The VIU estimates were based on the following key assumptions:
• Cash flow projections are based on operating results and forecasts prepared by management covering a ten year period in the case of
freehold properties. This period was chosen due to the nature of the hotel assets and is consistent with the valuation basis used by
independent external property valuers when performing their hotel valuations (note 10). For impairment testing of right-of-use assets,
the lease term was used;
• Revenue and EBITDA projections are based on management’s best estimate projections as at 30 June 2024. Forecasted revenue and EBITDA
are based on expectations of future outcomes taking into account the macro-environment, current earnings, past experience and adjusted
for anticipated revenue and cost growth;
• Cash flow projections assume a long-term compound annual growth rate of 2% in EBITDA for CGUs in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and
Continental Europe (31 December 2023: 2%);
• Cash flows include an average annual capital outlay on maintenance for the hotels dependent on the condition of the hotel or typically
4% of revenues but assume no enhancements to any property;
• In the case of CGUs with freehold properties, the VIU calculations also include a terminal value based on terminal (year 10)
capitalisation rates consistent with those used by the external property valuers which incorporates a long-term growth rate of 2% (31
December 2023: 2%);
• The cash flows are discounted using a risk adjusted discount rate specific to each property. Risk adjusted discount rates of 8.3% to
11.35% for Dublin assets (31 December 2023: 8.5% to 11.35%), 9.75% to 12.5% for Regional Ireland assets (31 December 2023: 10% to
12.75%), 7.4% to 11.5% for UK assets (31 December 2023: 7.4% to 11.5%), 7.5% to 8% for Continental Europe assets (31 December 2023:
7.5% to 8%) have been used; and
• The values applied to each of these key assumptions are derived from a combination of internal and external factors based on historical
experience of the valuers and of management and taking into account the stability of cash flows typically associated with these
factors.
At 30 June 2024, the recoverable amount was deemed lower than the carrying amount in one of the Group’s
UK CGUs and resulted in an impairment charge of €3.2 million (£2.7 million), relating to a right-of-use asset
(note 11) and fixtures, fittings and equipment (note 10), being recognised at 30 June 2024.
At 30 June 2024, the recoverable amount was deemed higher than the carrying amount in one of the Group’s
UK CGUs, which had previously incurred impairment charges, and resulted in an impairment reversal of €1.7 million (£1.5 million), relating
to a right-of-use asset (note 11) and fixtures, fittings and equipment
(note 10), being recognised at 30 June 2024.
At 30 June 2024, the carrying value of the Group’s other CGUs did not exceed their recoverable amount and
no impairment was required following assessment.
7. Net finance costs
6 months 6 months
ended ended
30 June 30 June
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
Finance income (33) -
_______ _______
(33) -
Interest on lease liabilities (note 11) 23,272 20,915
Interest expense on bank loans and borrowings 10,002 5,948
Cash flow hedges – reclassified from other comprehensive income (4,534) (2,831)
Net foreign exchange loss on financing activities 41 154
Other finance costs 542 763
Interest capitalised to property, plant and equipment (note 10) (1,577) (842)
_______ _______
Finance costs 27,746 24,107
_______ _______
Net finance costs 27,713 24,107
_______ _______
The Group uses interest rate swaps to convert the interest rate on part of its debt from floating rate to fixed rate (note 16). The cash
flow hedge amount reclassified from other comprehensive income is shown separately within finance costs and primarily represents the
additional interest received by the Group as a result of the interest rate swaps. As at 30 June 2024, the Group has recognised derivative
assets, in relation to these interest rate swaps, of €2.9 million (31 December 2023: €6.5 million, 30 June 2023: €13.0 million). Interest
margins on the Group’s borrowings are set with reference to the Net Debt to EBITDA covenant levels and ratchet up or down accordingly.
Other finance costs include commitment fees and other banking and professional fees. Net foreign exchange losses on financing activities
relates principally to cash and cash equivalents and loans which did not form part of the net investment hedge (note 16).
Interest on loans and borrowings amounting to €1.6 million (period ended 30 June 2023: €0.8 million) was capitalised to assets under
construction on the basis that this cost was directly attributable to the construction of qualifying assets (note 10). The capitalisation
rates applied by the Group, which reflected the weighted average interest rates on Sterling denominated borrowings for the period,
including the impact of hedges, were 3.3% (30 June 2023: 2.8%).
8 Share-based payments expense
The total share-based payments expense for the Group’s employee share schemes charged to profit or loss during the period was €1.6
million (six months ended 30 June 2023: €3.6 million), analysed as follows:
6 months 6 months
ended ended
30 June 30 June
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
Long Term Incentive Plans 1,547 3,336
Share Save schemes 67 273
______ ______
1,614 3,609
______ ______
Details of the schemes operated by the Group are set out hereafter:
Long Term Incentive Plans
Awards granted
During the period ended 30 June 2024, the Board approved the conditional grant of 1,634,668 ordinary shares ‘the Award’ pursuant to the
terms and conditions of the Group’s 2017 Long Term Incentive Plan (‘the 2017 LTIP’). The Award was granted to senior employees across the
Group (127 in total). Vesting of the Award is based on two independently assessed performance targets, 50% based on total shareholder
return ‘TSR’ and 50% based on Free Cashflow Per Share ‘FCPS’. The performance period of this Award is 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2026.
Threshold performance for the TSR condition is a performance measure against a bespoke comparator group of 19 listed peer companies in the
travel and leisure sector, with threshold 25% vesting if the Group’s TSR over the performance period is ranked at the median compared to
the TSR of the comparator group. If the Group’s TSR performance is at or above the upper quartile compared to the comparator group, the
remaining 75% of that portion of the Award will vest, with pro-rota vesting on a straight-line basis for performance in between these
thresholds.
Threshold performance (25% vesting) for the FCPS condition, a non-market-based performance condition, is based on the achievement of FCPS
of €0.631, as will be disclosed in the Group’s 2026 audited consolidated financial statements, with 100% vesting for FCPS of €0.771 or
greater. The FCPS based portion of the Award will vest on a straight-line basis for performance between these thresholds. FCPS targets may
be amended in restricted circumstances if an event occurs which causes the Remuneration Committee to determine an amended or substituted
performance condition would be more appropriate and not materially more or less difficult to satisfy. Participants are also entitled to
receive a dividend equivalent amount in respect of their awards.
Movements in the number of share awards are as follows:
6 months Year ended
ended 31 December
30 June 2024 2023
Number of Awards Number of Awards
Outstanding at the beginning of the period/year 4,089,901 4,837,170
Granted during the period/year 1,634,668 1,574,799
Forfeited during the period/year (59,185) (52,901)
Lapsed unvested during the period/year - (1,733,533)
Exercised during the period/year (1,092,261) (535,634)
_________ _________
Outstanding at the end of the period/year 4,573,123 4,089,901
_________ _________
Year ended
6 months ended
31 December
30 June 2024
2023
Grant date Number of Awards Number of Awards
March 2021 - 1,099,661
March 2022 1,409,276 1,427,175
March 2023 1,514,254 1,540,346
May 2023 22,719 22,719
April 2024 1,626,874 -
_________ _________
Outstanding at the end of the period/year 4,573,123 4,089,901
_________ _________
Awards vested
During the period ended 30 June 2024, participants of the March 2021 scheme exercised 1,092,261 options on foot of the vesting of awards
granted under the terms of the 2017 LTIP.
The weighted average share price at the date of exercise for these awards was €4.32.
Measurement of fair values
The fair value, at the grant date, of the TSR-based conditional share awards was measured using a Monte Carlo simulation model.
Non-market-based performance conditions attached to the awards were not taken into account in measuring fair value at the grant date. The
valuation and key assumptions used in the measurement of the fair values at the grant date were as follows:
March 2024 March 2023
Fair value at grant date for TSR- based Awards €2.33 €2.93
Share price at grant date €4.51 €4.30
Exercise price €0.01 €0.01
Expected volatility 35.04% p.a. 54.8% p.a.
Performance period 3 years 3 years
Risk- free rates 2.61% 2.78%
Dividend equivalents accrue on awards that vest up to the time of vesting under the LTIP schemes, and therefore the dividend yield has been
set to zero to reflect this. Such dividend equivalents will be released to participants in the form of additional shares on vesting subject
to the satisfaction of performance criteria. In the absence of available market-implied and observable volatility, the expected volatility
has been estimated based on the historic share price over a three-year period.
Awards granted include FCPS-related performance conditions, a non-market-based performance condition, that do not impact the fair value of
the award at the grant date, which equals the share price less exercise price. Instead, an estimate is made by the Group as to the number
of shares which are expected to vest based on satisfaction of the FCPS-related performance condition, where applicable, and this, together
with the fair value of the award at grant date, determines the accounting charge to be spread over the vesting period. The estimate of the
number of shares which are expected to vest over the vesting period of the award is reviewed in each reporting period and the accounting
charge is adjusted accordingly.
Share Save schemes
During the period ended 30 June 2024, 2,000 ordinary shares were exercised on maturity of the share options granted as part of the Share
Save scheme in 2019. There were also 1,103,023 options exercised on maturity of the share options granted as part of the Share Save scheme
in 2020. The weighted average share price at the date of exercise for options exercised during the period ended 30 June 2024 was €2.26.
During the period ended 30 June 2024, there were no new schemes granted (no new schemes granted during six months ended 30 June 2023). Each
scheme is for three years and employees may choose to purchase shares over the six-month period following the end of the three-year period
at the fixed discounted price set at the start of the three-year period. The share price for the schemes has been set at a 25% discount for
Republic of Ireland based employees and 20% for UK based employees in line with the maximum amount permitted under tax legislation in both
jurisdictions.
Movements in the number of share options and the related weighted average exercise price (‘WAEP’) are as follows:
6 months ended Year ended
30 June 2024 31 December
2023
WAEP WAEP
Options € per Options € per
share share
€’000 €’000 €’000 €’000
Outstanding at the beginning of the period/year 1,480,299 2.39 1,695,307 2.53
Granted during the period/year - - - -
Forfeited during the period/year (43,543) 2.80 (167,520) 2.78
Exercised during the (1,103,023) 2.26 (47,488) 3.46
period/year
Outstanding at the end of the period/year 333,733 2.56 1,480,299 2.39
The weighted average remaining contractual life for the share options outstanding at 30 June 2024 is 1.10 years (31 December 2023: 0.80
years)
9. Tax charge
6 months 6 months
ended ended
30 June 30 June
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
Current tax
Irish corporation tax 5,767 7,057
Foreign corporation tax 63 -
Deferred tax charge 279 1,372
_____ _____
Tax charge 6,109 8,429
_____ _____
The tax charge of €6.1 million for the period ended 30 June 2024 (six months ended 30 June 2023: €8.4 million) primarily relates to current
tax in respect of profits earned in Ireland during the period.
10. Property, plant and equipment
Fixtures,
Land and buildings Assets under construction Total
fittings and equipment
€’000 €’000 €’000 €’000
At 30 June 2024
Valuation 1,495,332 - - 1,495,332
Cost - 117,928 197,104 315,032
Accumulated depreciation (and impairment charges)* - - (89,620) (89,620)
Net carrying amount 1,495,332 117,928 107,484 1,720,744
At 1 January 2024, net carrying amount 1,478,636 101,703 104,492 1,684,831
Additions 54 12,268 13,769 26,091
Revaluation gains through other comprehensive income 11,547 - - 11,547
Net impairment of fixtures, fittings and equipment - - (45) (45)
Capitalised labour costs 10 64 9 83
Capitalised borrowing costs (note 7) - 1,577 - 1,577
Depreciation charge for the period (7,130) - (11,680) (18,810)
Transfer from assets under construction to fixtures,
- (43) 43 -
fittings and equipment
Translation adjustment 12,215 2,359 896 15,470
At 30 June 2024, net carrying amount 1,495,332 117,928 107,484 1,720,744
*Accumulated depreciation of buildings is stated after the elimination of depreciation on revaluation, disposals and impairments.
The carrying value of land and buildings, revalued at 30 June 2024, is €1,495.3 million (31 December 2023: €1,478.6 million). The value of
these assets under the cost model is €963.0 million (31 December 2023: €959.9 million). During the period ended 30 June 2024, unrealised
revaluation gains of €11.5 million (year ended 31 December 2023: net unrealised revaluation gains of €92.1 million) have been reflected
through other comprehensive income and in the revaluation reserve in equity. Reversals of previously recognised revaluation losses in
profit or loss were €nil in the period ended 30 June 2024 (year ended 31 December 2023: net reversal of previously recognised revaluation
losses in profit or loss of €2.0 million).
Included in land and buildings at 30 June 2024 is land at a carrying value of €528.9 million which is not depreciated (31 December 2023:
€521.9 million).
Additions to assets under construction during the period ended 30 June 2024 primarily relate to the development expenditure incurred on the
construction of Maldron Hotel Shoreditch, London (€10.4 million).
Measurement of fair value
The value of the Group’s property at 30 June 2024 reflects open market valuations carried out as at 30 June 2024 by independent external
valuers having appropriate recognised professional qualifications and recent experience in the location and value of the property being
valued. The external valuations performed were in accordance with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (‘’RICS’’) Valuation
Standards.
The fair value measurement of the Group’s own-use property has been categorised as a Level 3 fair value based on the inputs to the
valuation technique used. At 30 June 2024, 31 properties were revalued by independent external valuers engaged by the Group (31 December
2023: 31 properties).
The principal valuation technique used by the independent external valuers engaged by the Group was discounted cash flows. This valuation
model considers the present value of net cash flows to be generated from the property over a ten year period (with an assumed terminal
value at the end of year 10). Valuers’ forecast cash flow included in these calculations represents the expectations of the valuers for
EBITDA (driven by revenue per available room (‘RevPAR’) calculated as total rooms revenue divided by rooms available) for the property and
also takes account of the expectations of a prospective purchaser. It also includes their expectation for capital expenditure which the
valuers, typically, assume as approximately 4% of revenue per annum. This does not always reflect the profile of actual capital expenditure
incurred by the Group for individual assets. On specific assets, refurbishments are, by nature, periodic rather than annual. Valuers’
expectations of EBITDA are based on their trading forecasts (benchmarked against competition, market and actual performance). The expected
net cash flows are discounted using risk adjusted discount rates. Among other factors, the discount rate estimation considers the quality
of the property and its location. The final valuation also includes a deduction of full purchaser’s costs based on the valuers’ estimates
at 9.96% for assets located in the Republic of Ireland (31 December 2023: 9.96%) and 6.8% for assets located in the UK (31 December 2023:
6.8%).
The significant unobservable inputs are:
• Valuers’ forecast cash flow;
• Risk adjusted discount rates and terminal (year 10) capitalisation rates which are specific to each property.
• Dublin:
• Risk adjusted discount rates range between 8.50% and 11.35% (31 December 2023: 8.50% and 11.35%).
• Weighted average risk adjusted discount rate is 9.41% (31 December 2023: 9.40%).
• Terminal capitalisation rates range between 6.50% and 9.35% (31 December 2023: 6.50% and 9.35%).
• Weighted average terminal capitalisation rate is 7.41% (31 December 2023: 7.4%).
• Regional Ireland:
• Risk adjusted discount rates range between 9.75% and 12.50% (31 December 2023: 10.00% and 12.75%).
• Weighted average risk adjusted discount rate is 10.83% (31 December 2023: 11.06%).
• Terminal capitalisation rates range between 7.75% and 10.50% (31 December 2023: 8.00% and 10.75%).
• Weighted average terminal capitalisation rate is 8.83% (31 December 2023: 9.06%).
• UK:
• Risk adjusted discount rates range between 7.40% and 11.50% (31 December 2023: 7.40% and 11.50%).
• Weighted average risk adjusted discount rate is 8.56% (31 December 2023: 8.77%).
• Terminal capitalisation rates range between 5.40% and 9.50% (31 December 2023: 5.40% and 9.50%).
• Weighted average terminal capitalisation rate is 6.56% (31 December 2023: 6.77%).
The estimated fair value under this valuation model may increase or decrease if:
• Valuers’ forecast cash flow was higher or lower than expected; and/or
• The risk adjusted discount rate and terminal capitalisation rate was higher or lower.
Valuations also had regard to relevant price per key metrics from hotel sales activity.
11 Leases
The Group leases property assets, which includes land and buildings and related fixtures and fittings, and other equipment relating to
vehicles, machinery, and IT equipment. Information about leases for which the Group is a lessee is presented below:
Period ended Year ended
Right-of-use assets 30 June 2024 31 December 2023
€’000 €’000
Net book value at start of period/year 685,193 658,101
Acquisitions through business combinations - 43,382
Additions 20,257 375
Depreciation charge for the period/year (16,097) (30,663)
Remeasurement of lease liabilities 1,508 7,808
Impairment charge (3,159) -
Reversal of previous impairment charge 1,719 -
Translation adjustment 8,283 6,190
_______ _______
Net book value at end of period/year 697,704 685,193
_______ _______
Right-of-use assets comprise of leased assets that do not meet the definition of investment property. Right-of-use assets primarily reflect
leased property assets. The carrying value of right-of-use assets related to other equipment at 30 June 2024 reflected in the above total
is €0.5 million (31 December 2023: €0.6 million).
As a result of the impairment tests and reversal assessments carried out at 30 June 2024, an impairment of right-of-use assets of €3.2
million (£2.7 million) relating to a UK CGU and a reversal of a previous impairment charge of €1.7 million (£1.4 million) relating to a
right-of-use asset in another UK CGU were recognised in profit or loss during the period ended 30 June 2024 (note 6).
Period ended Year ended
Lease liabilities 30 June 2024 31 December 2023
€’000 €’000
Current 12,040 10,347
Non-current 686,558 641,444
_______ _______
Lease liabilities at start of period/year 698,598 651,791
_______ _______
Additions 16,297 375
Acquisitions through business combinations - 43,382
Interest on lease liabilities (note 7) 23,272 42,751
Lease payments (29,133) (53,498)
Remeasurement of lease liabilities 1,508 7,808
Translation adjustment 8,559 5,989
_______ _______
Lease liabilities at end of period/year 719,101 698,598
_______ _______
Current 12,610 12,040
Non-current 706,491 686,558
_______ _______
Lease liabilities at end of period/year 719,101 698,598
_______ _______
In May 2024, the Group entered into a 35 year lease of Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter. This resulted in the recognition of a
lease liability of €16.3 million (£13.9 million) and a right-of-use asset of €20.3 million (£17.2 million), which includes initial direct
costs of €4.0 million (£3.3 million).
The weighted average incremental borrowing rate for new leases entered into during the period ended 30 June 2024 is 10.2% (31 December
2023: 8.8%).
Following agreed rent reviews and rent adjustments, which formed part of the original lease agreements, certain of the Group’s leases were
reassessed during the period. This resulted in an increase in lease liabilities and related right-of-use assets of €1.5 million.
Non-cancellable undiscounted lease cash flows payable under lease contracts are set out below:
At 30 June 2024
€’000 €’000 €’000 €’000
6 months ending 31 December 2024 13,239 4,395 10,702 30,279
During the year 2025 26,540 8,836 21,041 60,236
During the year 2026 24,642 8,836 21,134 58,448
During the year 2027 24,485 8,836 21,592 58,832
During the year 2028 24,565 8,836 21,708 59,049
During the year 2029 24,527 8,836 21,840 59,167
During the years 2030 – 2039 234,867 88,362 228,504 593,207
During the years 2040 – 2049 135,452 19,143 247,498 447,014
From 2050 onwards 59,594 - 162,006 251,004
_______ _______ _______ ________
567,911 156,080 756,025 1,617,236
_______ _______ _______ ________
At 31 December 2023
€’000 €’000 £’000 €’000
During the year 2024 26,283 8,780 19,588 57,603
During the year 2025 26,475 8,827 19,660 57,924
During the year 2026 24,577 8,827 19,753 56,133
During the year 2027 24,419 8,827 20,211 56,502
During the year 2028 24,500 8,827 20,327 56,717
During the year 2029 24,462 8,827 20,403 56,766
During the years 2030 – 2039 234,867 88,268 213,524 568,833
During the years 2040 – 2049 135,452 19,121 230,987 420,366
From 2050 onwards 59,594 - 145,688 227,235
_______ _______ _______ ________
580,629 160,304 710,141 1,558,079
_______ _______ _______ ________
Sterling amounts have been converted using the closing foreign exchange rate of 0.84638 as at 30 June 2024 (0.86905 as at 31 December
2023).
The weighted average lease life of future minimum rentals payable under leases is 29.4 years (31 December 2023: 29.5 years). Lease
liabilities are monitored within the Group’s treasury function.
The actual cash flows will depend on the composition of the Group’s lease portfolio in future years and is subject to change, driven by:
• commencement of new leases;
• modifications of existing leases; and
• reassessments of lease liabilities following periodic rent reviews.
It excludes leases on hotels for which an agreement for lease has been signed, but which has not reached the lease commencement date.
Unwind of right-of-use assets and release of interest charge
The unwinding of the right-of-use assets and the release of the interest on the lease liabilities through profit or loss over the terms of
the leases have been disclosed in the following tables:
Depreciation of right-of-use assets
Republic of Ireland Continental Europe UK Total
€’000 €’000 £’000 €’000
6 months ending 31 December 2024 8,118 2,377 5,203 16,642
During the year 2025 16,148 4,754 10,405 33,196
During the year 2026 14,165 4,754 10,060 30,805
During the year 2027 13,689 4,754 9,841 30,070
During the year 2028 13,516 4,754 9,686 29,714
During the year 2029 13,296 4,479 9,026 28,439
During the years 2030 – 2039 121,287 44,540 87,625 269,356
During the years 2040 – 2049 63,889 9,650 87,408 176,812
From 2050 onwards 24,877 - 48,915 82,670
_______ _______ _______ _______
288,985 80,062 278,169 697,704
_______ _______ _______ _______
Interest on lease liabilities
Republic of Ireland Continental Europe UK Total
€’000 €’000 £’000 €’000
6 months ending 31 December 2024 8,802 3,195 9,960 23,765
During the year 2025 17,181 6,256 19,869 46,912
During the year 2026 16,641 6,061 19,797 46,092
During the year 2027 16,182 5,851 19,704 45,313
During the year 2028 15,684 5,624 19,578 44,440
During the year 2029 15,154 5,380 19,439 43,502
During the years 2030 – 2039 117,821 35,397 181,188 367,292
During the years 2040 – 2049 54,805 1,533 129,068 208,832
From 2050 onwards 9,475 - 52,909 71,987
_______ _______ _______ _______
271,745 69,297 471,512 898,135
_______ _______ _______ _______
Sterling amounts have been converted using the closing foreign exchange rate of 0.84638 as at 30 June 2024.
The actual depreciation and interest charge through profit or loss will depend on the composition of the Group’s lease portfolio in future
years and is subject to change, driven by:
• commencement of new leases;
• modifications of existing leases;
• reassessments of lease liabilities following periodic rent reviews; and
• impairments and reversal of previous impairment charges of right-of-use assets.
It excludes leases on hotels for which an agreement for lease has been signed, but which has not reached the lease commencement date.
Leases not yet commenced to which the lessee is committed
The Group has a number of agreements for lease at 30 June 2024 and details of the non-cancellable lease rentals and other contractual
obligations payable under these agreements are set out hereafter. These represent the minimum future lease payments (undiscounted) and
other contractual payments, in aggregate, that the Group is required to make under the agreements. An agreement for lease is a binding
agreement between external third parties and the Group to enter into a lease at a future date. The dates of commencement of these leases
may change based on the hotel opening dates. The amounts payable may also change slightly if there are any changes in room numbers
delivered through construction.
30 June
Agreements for lease 31 December 2023
2024
€’000 €’000
Less than one year 6,029 9,503
One to two years 5,084 5,745
Two to three years 6,921 7,991
Three to five years 15,278 16,389
Five to fifteen years 77,428 86,181
Fifteen to twenty five years 80,697 92,658
After twenty five years 802,027 107,305
_______ _______
Total future lease payments 993,464 325,772
_______ _______
Included in the above table are future lease payments for agreements for lease for Maldron Hotel Brighton, Maldron Hotel Liverpool City and
Maldron Hotel Croke Park, Dublin, all with a lease term of 35 years, and a lease extension for Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport, which will
extend the current remaining term from 61 years to 200 years.
Amounts included for Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport are those which are incremental to the current lease. Upon satisfaction of the
conditions of the agreement for lease, the lease extension will complete, and will trigger a lease modification.
The leases for Maldron Hotel Brighton and Maldron Hotel Liverpool City have commenced and opened in July 2024. The expected opening date
for Maldron Hotel Croke Park, Dublin is the second half of 2026.
12 Trade and other receivables
30 June
31 December 2023
2024
€’000 €’000
Non-current assets
Other receivables 2,328 2,328
Prepayments 9,140 4,090
_______ _______
11,468 6,418
_______ _______
Current assets
Trade receivables 17,352 10,830
Prepayments 19,260 9,251
Contract assets 5,236 4,612
Accrued income 2,342 3,069
Other receivables 500 500
_______ _______
44,690 28,262
_______ _______
Total 56,158 34,680
_______ _______
Non-current assets
Included in non-current other receivables at 30 June 2024, is a rent deposit of €1.4 million paid to the landlord on the sale and leaseback
of Clayton Hotel Charlemont (31 December 2023: €1.4 million). This deposit is repayable to the Group at the end of the lease term. Also
included is a deposit paid as part of another hotel property lease contract of €0.9 million (2023: €0.9 million) which is interest-bearing
and refundable at the end of the lease term.
Included in non-current prepayments at 30 June 2024 are costs of €9.1million (31 December 2023: €4.1 million) associated with future lease
agreements for hotels which are currently being constructed or in planning.
Current assets
Trade receivables are subject to the expected credit loss model in IFRS 9 Financial Instruments. The Group applies the IFRS 9 simplified
approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables. To measure the
expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the number of days past due.
13 Trade and other payables
30 June 31 December
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
Non-current liabilities
Accruals 472 348
_______ _______
472 348
_______ _______
Current liabilities
Trade payables 22,027 16,724
Accruals 40,305 45,839
Contract liabilities 16,896 13,459
Value added tax 10,160 4,957
Payroll taxes 2,986 3,641
Tourist taxes 2,467 1,429
_______ _______
94,841 86,049
_______ _______
Total
95,313 86,397
_______ _______
Accruals at 30 June 2024 include €7.7 million of accruals related to amounts which have not yet been invoiced for capital expenditure and
for costs incurred on entering new leases and agreements for lease (31 December 2023: €6.2 million).
14 Provision for liabilities
30 June 31 December
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
Non-current liabilities
Insurance provision 6,156 6,656
Current liabilities
Insurance provision 2,029 1,955
_______ _______
Total provision at end of period/year 8,185 8,611
_______ _______
The reconciliation of the movement in the provision for the period/year is as follows:
Period ended Year ended
30 June 31 December
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
At 1 January 8,611 9,179
Provisions made during the period/year – charged to profit or loss 850 2,500
Utilised during the period/year (572) (1,815)
Discounting effect charged to profit or loss 86 (326)
Reversed to profit or loss during the period/year (790) (927)
_______ _______
At end of period/year 8,185 8,611
_______ _______
The provision relates to actual and potential obligations arising from the Group’s insurance arrangements where the Group is self-insured.
The Group has third party insurance cover above specific limits for individual claims and has an overall maximum aggregate payable for all
claims in any one year. The amount provided is principally based on projected settlements as determined by external loss adjusters. The
provision also includes an estimate for claims incurred but not yet reported and incurred but not enough reported.
The utilisation of the provision is dependent on the timing of settlement of the outstanding claims. The Group expects the majority of the
insurance provision will be utilised within five years of the period end date however, due to the nature of the provision, there is a level
of uncertainty in the timing of settlement as the Group generally cannot precisely determine the extent and duration of the claim process.
The provision has been discounted to reflect the time value of money.
15 Commitments
The Group has the following commitments for future capital expenditure under its contractual arrangements.
30 June 31 December
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
Contracted but not provided for 14,763 20,569
______ ______
At 30 June 2024, the commitments include an amount of €3.8 million related to the new-build hotel development of Maldron Hotel Shoreditch,
London. It also includes committed capital expenditure at other hotels in the Group.
The Group also has further commitments in relation to fixtures, fittings and equipment in some of its leased hotels. Under certain lease
agreements, the Group has committed to spending a percentage of revenue on capital expenditure in respect of fixtures, fittings and
equipment in the leased hotels over the life of the lease. The Group has estimated the commitment in relation to these leases to be €71.7
million (31 December 2023: €77.3 million) spread over the life of the various leases which primarily range in length from 18 years to 34
years. The revenue figures used in the estimate of the commitment at 30 June 2024 have been based on 2024 forecasted revenues at that date.
The actual commitment will be higher or lower dependent on the actual revenue earned in each of the lease years.
16 Financial risk management
Risk exposures
The Group is exposed to various financial risks arising in the normal course of business. Its financial risk exposures are predominantly
related to the creditworthiness of counterparties and risks relating to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.
The Group uses financial instruments throughout its business: loans and borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are used to finance the
Group’s operations; trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and accruals arise directly from operations and derivatives are
used to manage interest rate risks and to achieve a desired profile of borrowings. The Group uses a net investment hedge with Sterling
denominated borrowings to hedge the foreign exchange risk from investments in certain UK operations. The Group does not trade in financial
instruments.
Fair values
The following tables show the carrying amount of Group financial assets and liabilities including their values in the fair value hierarchy
at 30 June 2024. The tables do not include fair value information for financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value
if the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value. A fair value disclosure for lease liabilities is not required.
Fair value
Financial assets Financial assets
Total
measured at measured at
carrying amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
fair value amortised cost
30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June
2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024
Financial assets €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000
Derivatives – hedging instruments 2,948 - 2,948 2,948
Trade and other receivables, excluding
prepayments and deposit paid on acquisition - 27,758 27,758
(note 12)
Cash at bank and in hand - 40,880 40,880
________ ________ ________
2,948 68,638 71,586
________ ________ ________
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities measured at
measured at Total carrying amount
amortised cost Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
fair value
30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June
2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024
Financial liabilities €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000
Bank loans (note 17) - (265,951) (265,951) (265,951)
Trade payables and accruals (note 13) - (63,382) (63,382)
________ ________ ________
- (329,333) (329,333)
________ ________ ________
The following tables show the carrying amount of Group financial assets and liabilities including their values in the fair value hierarchy
at 31 December 2023. The tables do not include fair value information for financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair
value if the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value. A fair value disclosure for lease liabilities is not required.
Fair value
Financial assets Financial assets Total
measured at measured at
carrying amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
fair value amortised cost
31 December 2023 31 December 2023 31 December 2023 31 December 31 December 2023 31 December
2023 2023
Financial assets €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000
Derivatives – hedging instruments 6,521 - 6,521 6,521
Trade and other receivables, - 21,339 21,339
excluding prepayments (note 12)
Cash at bank and in hand - 34,173 34,173
________ ________ ________
6,521 55,512 62,033
________ ________ ________
Financial liabilities Financial liabilities
measured at measured at
Total carrying
fair value amortised cost amount
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
31 December 2023 31 December 2023 31 December 2023 31 December 31 December 2023 31 December
2023 2023
Financial liabilities €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000
Bank loans (note 17) - (254,387) (254,387) (254,387)
Trade payables and accruals (note 13) - (62,911) (62,911)
_______ _______ _______
- (317,298) (317,298)
_______ _______ _______
Fair value hierarchy
The Group measures the fair value of financial instruments based on the degree to which inputs to the fair value measurements are
observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurements. Financial instruments are categorised by the type of
valuation method used. The valuation methods are as follows:
• Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
• Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the financial instrument, either directly
(i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
• Level 3: Inputs for the financial instrument that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
The Group’s policy is to recognise any transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy as of the end of the reporting period during
which the transfer occurred. During the period ended 30 June 2024, there were no reclassifications of financial instruments and no
transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy used in measuring the fair value of financial instruments.
Estimation of fair values
The principal methods and assumptions used in estimating the fair values of financial assets and liabilities are explained hereafter.
Cash at bank and in hand
For cash at bank and in hand, the carrying value is deemed to reflect a reasonable approximation of fair value.
Derivatives
Discounted cash flow analyses have been used to determine the fair value of the interest rate swaps, taking into account current market
inputs and rates (Level 2).
Receivables/payables
For receivables and payables with a remaining term of less than one year or demand balances, the carrying value net of impairment
provision, where appropriate, is a reasonable approximation of fair value. The non-current receivables and payables carrying value is a
reasonable approximation of fair value.
Bank loans
For bank loans, the fair value is calculated based on the present value of the expected future principal and interest cash flows discounted
at interest rates effective at the reporting date. The carrying value of floating rate loans and borrowings is considered to be a
reasonable approximation of fair value.
a. Credit risk
Exposure to credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group arising from granting credit to customers and from investing cash and cash
equivalents with banks and financial institutions.
Trade and other receivables
The Group’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. Management has a credit policy
in place and the exposure to credit risk is monitored on an ongoing basis. Outstanding customer balances are regularly monitored and
reviewed for indicators of impairment (evidence of financial difficulty of the customer or payment default). The maximum exposure to credit
risk is represented by the carrying amount of each financial asset.
Other receivables primarily relate to deposits due from landlords at the end of the lease term and other contractual amounts due from
landlords.
Contract assets primarily relate to guest ledgers held with customers and are subject to the expected credit loss model in IFRS 9 Financial
Instruments. The Group initially measures contract assets at fair value and subsequently assesses the recoverable amount using the IFRS 9
simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses.
Trade receivables are subject to the expected credit loss model in IFRS 9 Financial Instruments. The Group applies the IFRS 9 simplified
approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables. To measure the
expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the number of days past due.
Management does not expect any significant losses from receivables that have not been provided for as at 30 June 2024.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and in hand and give rise to credit risk on the amounts held with counterparties. The
maximum credit risk is represented by the carrying value at the reporting date. The Group’s policy for investing cash is to limit the risk
of principal loss and to ensure the ultimate recovery of invested funds by limiting credit risk. The Group reviews regularly the credit
rating of each bank and if necessary, takes action to ensure there is appropriate cash and cash equivalents held with each bank based on
their credit rating. During the period ended 30 June 2024, cash and cash equivalents were held in line with predetermined limits depending
on the credit rating of the relevant bank/financial institution.
The carrying amount of the following financial assets represents the Group’s maximum credit exposure. The maximum exposure to credit risk
at the end of the period/year was as follows:
30 June 31 December
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
Trade receivables 17,352 10,830
Other receivables 2,828 2,828
Contract assets 5,236 4,612
Accrued income 2,342 3,069
Cash at bank and in hand 40,880 34,173
Derivative assets 2,948 6,521
______ ______
71,586 62,033
______ ______
b. Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities.
In general, the Group’s approach to managing liquidity risk is to ensure as far as possible that it will always have sufficient liquidity,
through a combination of cash and cash equivalents, cash flows and undrawn credit facilities to:
• Fund its ongoing activities;
• Allow it to invest in hotels that may create value for shareholders; and
• Maintain sufficient financial resources to mitigate against risks and unforeseen events.
Cashflow remains strong with net cash generated from operating activities in the period of €91.6 million (period ended 30 June 2023: €62.0
million). At 30 June 2024, cash and undrawn facilities are €282.4 million (31 December 2023: €283.5 million).
The Group is in full compliance with its covenants at 30 June 2024. The key covenants relate to Net Debt to EBITDA (as defined in the
Group’s bank facility agreement which is equivalent to Net Debt to EBITDA after rent) and Interest Cover at 30 June 2024. At 30 June 2024,
the Net Debt to EBITDA covenant limit is 4.0x and the Interest Cover minimum is 4.0x. The Group’s Net Debt to EBITDA after rent for the 12
month period to 30 June 2024 is 1.3x (APM (viii)) and Interest Cover is 17.3x (APM (xix)).
The Group also monitors its Debt and Lease Service cover (APM (xv)), which is 3.1x for the twelve month period ended 30 June 2024, in order
to monitor gearing and liquidity taking into account both bank and lease financing.
c. Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices and indices, such as interest rates and foreign exchange rates, will affect the
Group’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control
market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising the return.
i. Interest rate risk
The Group is exposed to floating interest rates on its debt obligations and uses hedging instruments to mitigate the risk associated with
interest rate fluctuations. The Group has entered into interest rate swaps which hedge the variability in cash flows attributable to the
interest rate risk. All such transactions are carried out within the guidelines set by the Board. The Group seeks to apply hedge accounting
to manage volatility in profit or loss.
The Group determines the existence of an economic relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item based on the reference
interest rates, maturities and notional amounts. The Group assesses whether the derivative designated in each hedging relationship is
expected to be effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged item using the hypothetical derivative method.
As at 30 June 2024, interest rate swaps cover 100% (31 December 2023: 100%) of the Group’s term Sterling denominated borrowings of £176.5
million for the period to 26 October 2024. The final year of the term debt, to 26 October 2025, is currently unhedged.
At 30 June 2024, Euro revolving credit facility borrowings were €nil (30 June 2023: €3.0 million) and the Sterling revolving credit
facility borrowings were £51.4 million (€60.7 million) (31 December 2023: £53.4 million (€62.2 million)).
The weighted average interest cost, including the impact of hedges, in respect of Sterling and Euro denominated borrowings for the period
was 3.3% and 5.0% respectively.
(ii) Foreign currency risk
The Group is exposed to risks arising from fluctuations in the Euro/Sterling exchange rate. The Group is exposed to transactional foreign
currency risk on trading activities conducted by subsidiaries in currencies other than their functional currency and to foreign currency
translation risk on the retranslation of foreign operations to Euro.
The Group’s policy is to manage foreign currency exposures commercially and through netting of exposures where possible. The Group’s
principal transactional exposure to foreign exchange risk relates to interest costs on its Sterling borrowings. This risk is mitigated by
the earnings from UK subsidiaries which are denominated in Sterling. The Group’s gain or loss on retranslation of the net assets of foreign
currency subsidiaries is taken directly to the translation reserve.
The Group limits its exposure to foreign currency risk by using Sterling debt to hedge part of the Group’s investment in UK subsidiaries.
The Group financed certain operations in the UK by obtaining funding through external borrowings denominated in Sterling. These borrowings
amounted to £227.8 million (€269.2 million) at 30 June 2024 (31 December 2023: £221.4 million (€254.7 million) and are designated as net
investment hedges. The net investment hedge was fully effective during the period.
This enables gains and losses arising on retranslation of those foreign currency borrowings to be recognised in other comprehensive income,
providing a partial offset in reserves against the gains and losses arising on retranslation of the net assets of those UK operations.
(d) Capital management
The Group’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future
development of the business. Management monitors the return on capital to ordinary shareholders.
The Board of Directors seeks to maintain a balance between the higher returns that might be possible with higher levels of borrowings and
the advantages and security afforded by a sound capital position. The Group’s target is to achieve a pre-tax leveraged return on equity of
at least 15% on investments and typically, a rent cover of 1.85x in year three for leased assets.
The Group monitors capital using a ratio of Net Debt to EBITDA after rent which excludes the effects of IFRS 16 in line with its banking
covenants. This is calculated based on the prior 12 month period. As at 30 June 2024, the Net Debt to EBITDA after rent is 1.3x (31
December 2023: 1.3x).
The Board reviews the Group’s capital structure on an ongoing basis as part of the normal strategic and financial planning process. It
ensures that it is appropriate for the hotel industry given its exposure to demand shocks and the normal economic cycles.
17 Loans and Borrowings
30 June 31 December
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
Bank borrowings 265,951 254,387
_______ _______
Total loans and borrowings 265,951 254,387
_______ _______
The amortised cost of loans and borrowings at 30 June 2024 was €266.0 million (31 December 2023: €254.4 million). The drawn loans and
borrowings, being the amount owed to the lenders, was €269.2 million at 30 June 2024 (31 December 2023: €258.7 million). This consisted of:
i. Sterling term borrowings of £176.5 million (€208.5 million) (31 December 2023: £176.5 million (€203.1 million)) which remained
unchanged during the period;
i. Sterling revolving credit facility borrowings of £51.4 million (€60.7 million) (31 December 2023: £44.9
million (€51.6 million)); and
(iii) Euro revolving credit facility borrowings of €nil (31 December 2023: €4.0 million).
The undrawn loan facilities as at 30 June 2024 were €241.5 million (31 December 2023: €249.3 million).
The Group has a multicurrency loan facility consisting of a £176.5 million term loan facility, with a maturity date of 26 October 2025, and
€304.9 million revolving credit facility with a maturity date of 26 October 2025.
As at 30 June 2024, €2.7 million of the €304.9 million Revolving Credit Facility is carved-out as an ancillary facility for the Group’s use
as a guarantee in the Netherlands.
18 Deferred tax
30 June 31 December
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
Deferred tax assets 23,887 24,136
Deferred tax liabilities (85,769) (84,441)
_______ _______
Net deferred tax liabilities (61,882) (60,305)
_______ _______
At 30 June 2024, deferred tax assets of €23.9 million (31 December 2023: €24.1 million) have been recognised. The majority of the deferred
tax assets relate to corporation tax losses and interest expense carried forward of €17.8 million (31 December 2023: €18.1 million). A
deferred tax asset has been recognised in respect of tax losses carried forward where it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable
profits in future periods to utilise these tax losses. During the period ended 30 June 2024, a portion of the tax losses carried forward as
at 31 December 2023 were offset against taxable profits arising in the current period, thereby reducing the related deferred tax assets as
at 30 June 2024.
The Group has considered all relevant evidence to determine whether it is probable there will be sufficient taxable profits in future
periods, in order to recognise the deferred tax assets as at 30 June 2024. The Group has prepared forecasted taxable profits for future
periods to schedule the reversal of the deferred tax assets recognised in respect of the corporation tax losses and interest expense
carried forward. The forecasts of future taxable profits are subject to uncertainty. The Group has also considered the relevant negative
evidence in preparing forecasts to determine whether there will be sufficient future taxable profits to utilise the tax losses carried
forward.
Based on the supporting forecasts and evidence, it is probable that the deferred tax assets recognised in respect of corporation tax losses
and interest expense carried forward at 30 June 2024 will be fully utilised by the year ending 31 December 2030 with the majority being
utilised by the year ending 31 December 2027.
The deferred tax liabilities have increased from €84.4 million at 31 December 2023 to €85.8 million at 30 June 2024. The majority of the
deferred tax liabilities result from the Group’s policy of ongoing revaluation of land and buildings. Where the carrying value of a
property in the financial statements is greater than its tax base cost, the Group recognises a deferred tax liability. This is calculated
using applicable Irish and UK corporation tax rates. The use of these rates, in line with the applicable accounting standards, reflects the
intention of the Group to use these assets for ongoing trading purposes. Should the Group dispose of a property in Ireland, the actual tax
liability would be calculated with reference to rates for capital gains on commercial property. The increase in the deferred tax
liabilities relates mainly to an increase in the deferred tax liabilities recognised in respect of property revaluation gains during the
period ended 30 June 2024.
19 Related party transactions
Under IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures, the Group has related party relationships with its shareholders and Directors of the Company.
There were no changes in related party transactions in the six month period ended 30 June 2024 that materially affected the financial
position or the performance of the Group during that period.
20 Share capital, share premium and treasury shares reserve
At 30 June 2024
Authorised share capital Number €’000
Ordinary shares of €0.01 each 10,000,000,000 100,000
____________ _______
Allotted, called-up and fully paid shares Number €’000
Ordinary shares of €0.01 each 224,430,160 2,244
____________ _______
Share premium 507,365
_______
Treasury shares reserve Number €’000
161,752 699
____________ _______
At 31 December 2023
Authorised share capital Number €’000
Ordinary shares of €0.01 each 10,000,000,000 100,000
____________ _______
Allotted, called-up and fully paid shares Number €’000
Ordinary shares of €0.01 each 223,454,844 2,235
____________ _______
Share premium 505,079
_______
During the six-month period ended 30 June 2024, the Company issued 975,316 ordinary shares following the vesting of awards granted as part
of the Share Save scheme in 2019 and 2020 (note 8).
Additionally, an Employee Benefit Trust was established to periodically make market purchases of ordinary shares of the Company in order to
satisfy future exercises of vested options granted pursuant to the Company’s share option scheme.
During the six-month period ended 30 June 2024, 1.4 million shares were repurchased by the Trust, of which, 1.2 million shares were used to
satisfy the exercise of vested options. At 30 June 2024, 161,752 ordinary shares were held by the Trust. The cost of these shares (€0.7
million) was recorded directly in equity as Treasury Shares.
Dividends
The dividends paid in respect of ordinary share capital were as follow:
6 months ended
Authorised share capital Year ended 31 December
30 June
2024 2023
€’000 €’000
Dividend paid 8.0 cent per Ordinary share (2023: 4.0 cent) 17,954 8,938
_______ _______
During the six-month period ended 30 June 2024, a final dividend for 2023 of 8 cents per share was paid on 1 May 2024 at a total cost of
€18.0 million (year ended 31 December 2023: €8.9 million)
On 3 September 2024, the Board declared an interim dividend of 4.1 cent per share.
21 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share (‘EPS’) is computed by dividing the profit for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit attributable
to ordinary shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding and, when dilutive, adjusted for the
effect of all potentially dilutive shares. The following table sets out the computation for basic and diluted EPS for the periods ended 30
June 2024 and 30 June 2023:
6 months 6 months
ended ended
30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Profit attributable to shareholders of the parent (€’000) – basic and diluted 35,771 41,959
Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders of the parent (€’000) – basic and diluted 37,915 41,162
Earnings per share – Basic 16.0 cents 18.8 cents
Earnings per share – Diluted 15.9 cents 18.6 cents
Adjusted earnings per share – Basic 16.9 cents 18.4 cents
Adjusted earnings per share – Diluted 16.8 cents 18.3 cents
Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic 223,905,740 223,116,240
Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted 225,654,620 225,507,598
The difference between the basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the period ended 30 June 2024 is due to the dilutive
impact of the conditional share awards granted for the relevant Share Save schemes and LTIP schemes between the periods 2019 and 2024.
Adjusted basic and adjusted diluted earnings per share are presented as alternative performance measures to show the underlying performance
of the Group excluding the tax adjusted effects of items considered by management to not reflect normal trading activities or which distort
comparability either period on period or with other similar businesses (note 4).
6 months 6 months
ended ended
30 June 2024 30 June 2023
€’000 €’000
Reconciliation to adjusted profit
for the period
Profit before tax 41,880 50,388
Adjusting items (note 4)
Net property revaluation movements through profit or loss - (1,998)
Impairment charge of right-of-use assets 3,159 -
Reversal of previous impairment charges of right-of-use assets (1,719) -
Net impairment charge of fixtures, fittings and equipment 45 -
Hotel pre-opening expenses 1,373 660
______ ______
Adjusted profit before tax for the period 44,738 49,050
Tax charge (6,109) (8,429)
Tax adjustment for adjusting items (714) 541
______ ______
Adjusted profit for the period 37,915 41,162
______ ______
22 Events after the reporting date
The leases for Maldron Hotel Brighton and Maldron Hotel Liverpool City commenced and opened in July 2024 and Maldron Hotel Shoreditch,
London opened in August.
On 3 September 2024, the Board declared an interim dividend of 4.1 cent per share.
There were no other events after the reporting date which would require an adjustment, or a disclosure thereon, in these condensed
consolidated interim financial statements.
23 Approval of financial statements
The Board of Directors approved the Interim Financial Statements for the six months ended 30 June 2024 on 3 September 2024.
Independent Review Report to Dalata Hotel Group plc (“the Entity”)
Conclusion
We have been engaged by the Entity to review the Entity’s condensed set of consolidated financial statements in the half-yearly financial
report for the six months ended 30 June 2024 which comprises the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, condensed
consolidated statement of financial position, condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity, condensed consolidated statement of
cash flows and the related explanatory notes.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of consolidated financial
statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2024 is not prepared, in all material respects, in
accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting (“IAS 34”) as adopted by the EU and the Transparency
(Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 (“Transparency Directive”), and the Central Bank (Investment Market Conduct) Rules 2019
(“Transparency Rules of the Central Bank of Ireland).
Basis for conclusion
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (Ireland) 2410 Review of Interim Financial
Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity (“ISRE (Ireland) 2410”) issued for use in Ireland. A review of interim
financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying
analytical and other review procedures.
A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (Ireland) and
consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an
audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
We read the other information contained in the half-yearly financial report to identify material inconsistencies with the information in
the condensed set of consolidated financial statements and to identify any information that is apparently materially incorrect based on, or
materially inconsistent with, the knowledge acquired by us in the course of performing the review. If we become aware of any apparent
material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report.
Conclusions relating to going concern
Based on our review procedures, which are less extensive than those performed in an audit as described in the Basis for conclusion section
of this report, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the directors have inappropriately adopted the going
concern basis of accounting, or that the directors have identified material uncertainties relating to going concern that have not been
appropriately disclosed.
This conclusion is based on the review procedures performed in accordance with ISRE (Ireland) 2410. However, future events or conditions
may cause the Entity to cease to continue as a going concern, and the above conclusions are not a guarantee that the Entity will continue
in operation.
Independent Review Report to Dalata Hotel Group plc (“the Entity”)
Directors’ responsibilities
The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for
preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with the Transparency Directive and the Transparency Rules of the Central Bank of
Ireland.
The directors are responsible for preparing the condensed set of consolidated financial statements included in the half-yearly financial
report in accordance with IAS 34 as adopted by the EU.
As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the Entity for the year ended 31 December 2023 are prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU.
In preparing the condensed set of consolidated financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Entity’s ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting
unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Entity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Our responsibility
Our responsibility is to express to the Entity a conclusion on the condensed set of consolidated financial statements in the half-yearly
financial report based on our review.
Our conclusion, including our conclusions relating to going concern, are based on procedures that are less extensive than audit procedures,
as described in the Basis for conclusion section of this report.
The purpose of our review work and to whom we owe our responsibilities
This report is made solely to the Entity in accordance with the terms of our engagement to assist the Entity in meeting the requirements of
the Transparency Directive and the Transparency Rules of the Central Bank of Ireland. Our review has been undertaken so that we might state
to the Entity those matters we are required to state to it in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law,
we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Entity for our review work, for this report, or for the conclusions we
have reached
KPMG 3 September 2024
Chartered Accountants
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St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
Supplementary Financial Information
Alternative Performance Measures (‘APMs’) and other definitions
The Group reports certain alternative performance measures (‘APMs’) that are not defined under International Financial Reporting Standards
(‘IFRS’), which is the framework under which the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared. These are sometimes
referred to as ‘non-GAAP’ measures.
The Group believes that reporting these APMs provides useful supplemental information which, when viewed in conjunction with the IFRS
financial information, provides stakeholders with a more comprehensive understanding of the underlying financial and operating performance
of the Group and its operating segments.
These APMs are primarily used for the following purposes:
• to evaluate underlying results of the operations; and
• to discuss and explain the Group’s performance with the investment analyst community.
The APMs can have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of the
results in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements which are prepared under IFRS. These performance measures may not be
calculated uniformly by all companies and therefore may not be directly comparable with similarly titled measures and disclosures of other
companies.
The definitions of and reconciliations for certain APMs are contained within the condensed consolidated interim financial statements. A
summary definition of these APMs together with the reference to the relevant note in the condensed consolidated interim financial
statements where they are reconciled is included below. Also included below is information pertaining to certain APMs which are not
mentioned within the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, but which are referred to in other sections of this report. This
information includes a definition of the APM, in addition to a reconciliation of the APM to the most directly reconcilable line item
presented in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements. References to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
are included as applicable.
i. Adjusting items
Items which are not reflective of normal trading activities or distort comparability either period on period or with other similar
businesses. The adjusting items are disclosed in note 4 and note 21 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements. Adjusting
items with a cash impact are set out in APM (xi) below.
ii. Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is an APM representing earnings before interest on lease liabilities, other interest and finance costs, tax, depreciation
of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets and amortisation of intangible assets and investment properties, adjusted to show
the underlying operating performance of the Group and excludes items which are not reflective of normal trading activities or which distort
comparability either period on period or with other similar businesses.
Reconciliation: Note 4
iii. EBITDA and Segmental EBITDA
EBITDA is an APM representing earnings before interest on lease liabilities, other interest and finance costs, tax, depreciation of
property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets and amortisation of intangible assets and investment properties. Also referred to as
Group EBITDA.
Reconciliation: Note 4
Segmental EBITDA represents ‘Adjusted EBITDA’ before central costs, share-based payments expense and other income for each of the
reportable segments: Dublin, Regional Ireland, the UK and Continental Europe. It is presented to show the net operational contribution of
leased and owned hotels in each geographical location. Also referred to as Hotel EBITDA.
Reconciliation: Note 4
iv. EBITDAR and Segmental EBITDAR
EBITDAR is an APM representing earnings before interest on lease liabilities, other interest and finance costs, tax, depreciation of
property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets, amortisation of intangible assets and investment properties and variable lease
costs.
Segmental EBITDAR represents Segmental EBITDA before variable lease costs for each of the reportable segments: Dublin, Regional Ireland,
the UK and Continental Europe. It is presented to show the net operational contribution of leased and owned hotels in each geographical
location before lease costs. Also referred to as Hotel EBITDAR.
Reconciliation: Note 4
v. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) (basic and diluted)
Adjusted EPS (basic and diluted) is presented as an APM to show the underlying performance of the Group excluding the tax adjusted effects
of items considered by management to not reflect normal trading activities or which distort comparability either period on period or with
other similar businesses.
Reconciliation: Note 21
vi. Net Debt
Net Debt is calculated in line with banking covenants and includes external loans and borrowings drawn and owed to the banking club as at
period end (rather than the amortised cost of the loans and borrowings), less cash and cash equivalents.
Reconciliation: Refer below
vii. Net Debt and Lease Liabilities
Net Debt (see definition vi) plus Lease Liabilities at period end.
Reconciliation: Refer below
viii. Net Debt and Lease Liabilities to Adjusted EBITDA
Net Debt and Lease Liabilities (see definition vii) divided by the ‘Adjusted EBITDA’ (see definition ii) for the period. This APM is
presented to show the Group’s financial leverage after including the accounting estimate of lease liabilities following the application of
IFRS 16 Leases.
Reconciliation: Refer below
ix. Net Debt to Value
Net Debt (see definition vi) divided by the valuation of property assets as provided by external valuers at period end. This APM is
presented to show the gearing level of the Group.
Reconciliation: Refer below
Reconciliation of Net Debt APMs - definitions (vi), (vii), (viii), Reference in condensed interim financial 30 June 2024 31 Dec 2023
(ix) statements
€’000 €’000
Loans and borrowings at amortised cost Statement of financial position 265,951 254,387
Accounting adjustment to bring to amortised cost 3,275 4,336
External loans and borrowings drawn Note 17 269,226 258,723
Less cash and cash equivalents Statement of financial position (40,880) (34,173)
Net Debt (APM vi) A 228,346 224,550
Lease Liabilities - current and non-current Statement of financial position 719,101 698,598
Net Debt and Lease Liabilities (APM vii) B 947,447 923,148
Adjusted EBITDA (APM ii)1 C 227,296 223,108
Net Debt and Lease Liabilities to Adjusted EBITDA (APM viii) B/C 4.2x 4.1x
Valuation of property assets as provided by external valuers2 D 1,565,312 1,545,314
Net Debt to Value (APM ix) A/D 14.6% 14.5%
1Adjusted EBITDA of €227,296k for the 12 months ended 30 June 2024 is calculated as follows:
• Adjusted EBITDA of €107,633k for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (note 4); and
• Adjusted EBITDA of €223,108k for the 12 months ended 31 December 2023 less Adjusted EBITDA of €103,445k for the six months ended 30
June 2023 (as previously reported).
2 Property assets valued exclude assets under construction and fixtures, fittings and equipment in leased hotels.
x. Lease Modified Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
Lease Modified Net Debt, defined as Net Debt (see definition vi) plus eight times the Group’s lease cash flow commitment, divided by
‘Adjusted EBITDA’ (see definition ii) for the period. The Group’s lease cash flow commitment is based on its non-cancellable undiscounted
lease cash flows payable under existing lease contracts for the next financial year as presented in note 11. This APM is presented to show
the Group’s financial leverage including lease cash flows payable under its lease contracts.
Reconciliation: Refer below
Reconciliation of Lease Modified Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA APM - Reference in condensed interim financial 30 June 2024 31 Dec 2023
definition (x) statements
€’000 €’000
Non-cancellable undiscounted lease cash flows payable under lease A Note 11 60,236 57,603
contracts in the next financial year
Modified Lease Debt B=A*8 481,888 460,824
Net Debt (APM vi) C 228,346 224,550
Lease Modified Net Debt D=B+C 710,234 685,374
Adjusted EBITDA (APM ii) E 227,296 223,108
Lease Modified Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (APM x) D/E See footnote (1) above 3.1x 3.1x
xi. Free Cashflow
Net cash from operating activities less amounts paid for interest, finance costs, refurbishment capital expenditure, fixed lease payments
and after adding back the cash paid in respect of items that are deemed one-off and thus not reflecting normal trading activities or
distorting comparability either period on period or with other similar businesses (see definition i). This APM is presented to show the
cash generated from operating activities to fund acquisitions, development expenditure, repayment of debt and dividends.
Reconciliation: Refer below
xii. Free Cashflow per Share (FCPS)
Free Cashflow (see definition xi) divided by the weighted average shares outstanding - basic. This APM forms the basis for the performance
condition measure in respect of share awards made after 3 March 2021.
FCPS for LTIP performance measurement purposes has been adjusted to exclude the impact of items that are deemed one-off and thus not
reflecting normal trading activities or distorting comparability either period on period or with other similar businesses. The Group takes
this approach to encourage the vigorous pursuit of opportunities, and by excluding certain one-off items, drive the behaviours we seek from
the executives and encourage management to invest for the long-term interests of shareholders.
Reconciliation: Refer below
Reference in condensed interim 6 months ended 30 June 2024 6 months ended 30 June 2023
Reconciliation of APMs (xi), (xii) financial statements
€’000 €’000
Net cash from operating activities Statement of cash flows 91,554 62,014
Other interest and finance costs paid Statement of cash flows (4,843) (3,444)
Refurbishment capital expenditure paid (10,824) (8,833)
Fixed lease payments:
- Interest paid on lease liabilities Statement of cash flows (23,272) (20,915)
- Repayment of lease liabilities Statement of cash flows (5,861) (5,162)
46,754 23,660
Exclude adjusting items with a cash effect:
Net impact from tax deferrals from government - 34,917
Covid-19 support schemes1
Pre-opening costs Note 4 1,373 660
Free Cashflow (APM xi) A 48,127 59,237
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic B Note 21 223,905,740 223,116,240
Free Cashflow per Share (APM xii) - cents A/B 21.5 c 26.5 c
1 During the six months ended 30 June 2023, the Group paid deferred VAT and payroll tax liabilities totalling €34.9 million under the Debt
Warehousing scheme in the Republic of Ireland. This non-recurring initiative was introduced under Irish government Covid-19 support schemes
and allowed the temporary retention of an element of taxes collected between March 2020 and May 2022 to assist businesses who experienced
cashflow and trading difficulties during the pandemic.
xiii. Debt and Lease Service Cover
Free Cashflow (see definition xi) before payment of lease costs, interest and finance costs divided by the total amount paid for lease
costs, interest and finance costs. This APM is presented to show the Group’s ability to meet its debt and lease commitments.
Reconciliation: Refer below
12 months ended 6 months ended 6 months ended 6 months ended 12 months ended
Reference in condensed 30 June 2024 30 June 2024 31 Dec 2023 30 June 2023 31 Dec 2023
Reconciliation of Debt and interim financial
Lease Service Cover APM (xiii) statements €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000
D = E+F E F=G-H H G
Free Cashflow (APM xi) (A) 122,249 48,127 74,122 59,237 133,359
Add back:
Total lease costs paid1 60,005 31,986 28,019 29,354 57,373
Other interest and finance Statement of cash flows 10,125 4,843 5,282 3,444 8,726
costs paid
Total lease and finance costs (B) 70,130 36,829 33,301 32,798 66,099
paid
Free Cashflow before lease and (C=A+B) 192,379 84,956 107,423 92,035 199,458
finance costs paid
Debt and Lease Service Cover (C/B) 2.7x 3.0x
(APM xiii)
1 Total lease costs paid comprise payments of fixed and variable lease costs during the period
xiv. Normalised Return on Invested Capital
Adjusted EBIT after rent divided by the Group’s average normalised invested capital. The Group defines normalised invested capital as total
assets less total liabilities at period end and excludes the accumulated revaluation gains/losses included in property, plant and
equipment, loans and borrowings, cash and cash equivalents, derivative financial instruments and taxation related balances. The Group also
excludes, as applicable, items which are quasi-debt in nature, and the investment in the construction of future assets. The Group’s net
assets are adjusted to reflect the average level of acquisition investment spend and the average level of working capital for the
accounting period. In most years, the average normalised invested capital is the average of the opening and closing normalised invested
capital for the 12 month period.
Adjusted EBIT after rent represents the Group’s operating profit for the period restated to remove the impact of adjusting items (see
definition i) and to replace depreciation of right-of-use assets with fixed lease costs and amortisation of lease costs.
The Group presents this APM to provide stakeholders with a meaningful understanding of the underlying financial and operating performance
of the Group.
Reconciliation: Refer below
12 months 6 months ended 6 months ended 31 6 months ended 30 12 months
ended 30 June 30 June 2024 Dec 2023 June 2023 ended 31 Dec
Reference in condensed 2024 2023
Reconciliation of APM (xiv) interim financial statements €’000 €’000 €’000
€’000 €’000
D E= F-G G
C= D+E F
Operating profit Statement of comprehensive 151,241 69,593 81,648 74,495 156,143
income
Add back/(less):
Adjusting items as per the Note 4 7,057 2,858 4,199 (1,338) 2,861
financial statements
Depreciation of right-of-use Note 4 31,885 16,097 15,788 14,875 30,663
assets
Fixed lease costs (see (56,672) (29,312) (27,360) (26,171) (53,531)
glossary)
Amortisation of lease costs (815) (432) (383) (425) (808)
Adjusted EBIT after rent A 132,696 58,804 73,892 61,436 135,328
Reference in condensed interim financial 30 June 2024 31 Dec 2023
statements
€’000 €’000
Net assets at balance sheet date Statement of financial position 1,424,832 1,392,937
Add back
Loans and borrowings Statement of financial position 265,951 254,387
Deferred tax liabilities Statement of financial position 85,769 84,441
Current tax liabilities Statement of financial position 1,784 2,659
Less
Revaluation uplift in property, plant Note 10 (532,372) (518,770)
and equipment1
Cash and cash equivalents Statement of financial position (40,880) (34,173)
Deferred tax assets Statement of financial position (23,887) (24,136)
Derivative assets Statement of financial position (2,948) (6,521)
Invested capital B 1,178,249 1,150,824
Average invested capital C 1,146,932 1,067,107
Return on Invested Capital A/C 11.6% 12.7%
Assets under construction at period end D Note 10 (117,928) (101,703)
Normalised invested capital B+D 1,060,321 1,049,121
Average normalised invested capital E 1,049,745 983,978
Normalised Return on Invested Capital A/E 12.6% 13.8%
(APM xiv)
1 Includes the combined net revaluation uplift included in property, plant and equipment since the revaluation policy was adopted in 2014
or in the case of hotel assets acquired after this date, since the date of acquisition. The carrying value of land and buildings, revalued
at 30 June 2024, is €1,495.3 million (31 December 2023: €1,478.6 million). The value of these assets under the cost model is €963.0 million
(31 December 2023: €959.9 million). Therefore, the revaluation uplift included in property, plant and equipment is €532.4 million (31
December 2023: €518.8 million). Refer to note 10 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
xv. Net Debt to EBITDA after rent (banking covenant)
Net Debt (see definition vi) divided by EBITDA after rent for the period. EBITDA after rent is defined as Adjusted EBITDA (see definition
ii) less fixed lease costs (see definition in glossary) calculated in line with banking covenants which specify the inclusion of
pre-opening expenses and exclusion of share-based payment expense.
This APM is presented to show the Group’s financial leverage before the application of IFRS 16 Leases, in line with banking covenants.
Reconciliation: Refer below
xvi. Interest Cover (banking covenant)
EBITDA after rent (see definition xv) divided by interest and other finance costs paid or payable during the period. The calculation
excludes professional fees paid or payable during the period in line with banking covenants.
Reconciliation: Refer below
12 months ended 6 months ended 6 months ended 6 months ended 12 months ended
Reference in condensed 30 June 2024 30 June 2024 31 Dec 2023 30 June 2023 31 Dec 2023
Reconciliation of banking covenants interim financial
APMs (xv), (xvi) statements €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000
A= B+C B C=D-E E D
Operating profit Statement of 151,241 69,593 81,648 74,495 156,143
comprehensive income
Add back/(less):
Adjusting items as per the Note 4 7,057 2,858 4,199 (1,338) 2,861
financial statements
Depreciation of property, plant and Note 4 36,515 18,810 17,705 15,086 32,791
equipment
Depreciation of right-of-use assets Note 4 31,885 16,097 15,788 14,875 30,663
Amortisation of intangible assets Note 4 598 275 323 327 650
and investment properties
Share-based payment expense Note 4 3,915 1,614 2,301 3,609 5,910
Fixed lease costs (see glossary) (56,672) (29,312) (27,360) (26,171) (53,531)
Pre-opening costs Note 4 (1,210) (1,373) 163 (660) (497)
EBITDA after rent A 173,329 78,562 94,767 80,223 174,990
Net Debt at period end (APM vi) B 228,346 224,550
Net Debt to EBITDA after rent (APM 1.3x 1.3x
xv)
Interest and other finance costs Statement of cashflows 10,125 4,843 5,282 3,444 8,726
paid
Interest and other finance costs (353) (258) (353) - -
paid relating to prior periods
Interest and other finance costs 250 250 258 353 258
accrued but not yet paid
Interest and other finance costs C 10,022 4,835 5,187 3,797 8,984
per banking covenants
Interest Cover (APM xvi) A/C 17.3x 19.5x
xvii. Hotel EBITDA (after rent) from leased portfolio
‘Segmental EBITDAR’ (see definition iv) from leased hotels less the sum of variable lease costs and fixed lease costs relating to leased
hotels. This excludes variable lease costs and fixed lease costs relating to effectively, or majority owned hotels. This APM is presented
to show the net operational contribution from the Group’s leased hotel portfolio after lease costs.
Reconciliation: Refer below
xviii. Rent Cover
‘Segmental EBITDAR’ (see definition iv) from leased hotels divided by the sum of variable lease costs and fixed lease costs relating to
leased hotels. This excludes variable lease costs and fixed lease costs that do not relate to fully leased hotels. This APM is presented to
show the Group’s ability to meet its lease commitments through the net operational contribution from its leased hotel portfolio.
Reconciliation: Refer below
12 months ended 6 months ended 6 months ended 6 months ended 12 months ended
Reference in condensed 30 June 2024 30 June 2024 31 Dec 2023 30 June 2023 31 Dec 2023
Reconciliation of APMs (xvii), interim financial
(xviii) statements €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 €’000
A= B+C B C=D-E E D
‘Segmental EBITDAR’ from leased F Note 4 99,169 47,022 52,147 44,203 96,350
hotels
Variable lease costs Note 4 3,274 1,491 1,783 1,847 3,630
Fixed lease costs 56,672 29,312 27,360 26,171 53,531
Total variable and fixed lease 59,946 30,803 29,143 28,018 57,161
costs
Exclude variable and fixed lease
costs not relating to fully leased (2,491) (1,214) (1,277) (1,299) (2,576)
hotels
Variable and fixed lease costs from G 57,455 29,589 27,866 26,719 54,585
leased hotels
Hotel EBITDA (after rent) from F-G 41,714 17,433 24,281 17,484 41,765
leased portfolio (APM xvii)
Rent Cover (APM xviii) F/G 1.73x 1.77x
Glossary
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)
Revenue per available room is calculated as total rooms revenue divided by the number of available rooms, which is also equivalent to the
occupancy rate multiplied by the average daily room rate achieved. This is a commonly used industry metric which facilitates comparison
between companies.
Average Room Rate (ARR) - also Average Daily Rate (ADR)
ARR is calculated as rooms revenue divided by the number of rooms sold. This is a commonly used industry metric which facilitates
comparison between companies
‘Like for like’ hotels
‘Like for like’ or ‘LFL’ analysis excludes hotels that newly opened or ceased trading under Dalata during the comparative periods. ‘Like
for like’ metrics are commonly used industry metrics and provide an indication of the underlying performance.
Segmental EBITDAR margin
Segmental EBITDAR margin represents ‘Segmental EBITDAR’ as a percentage of revenue for the following Group segments: Dublin, Regional
Ireland, the UK and Continental Europe. Also referred to as Hotel EBITDAR margin.
Effective tax rate
The Group’s tax charge for the period divided by the profit before tax presented in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
Fixed lease costs
Fixed costs incurred by the lessee for the right to use an underlying asset during the lease term as calculated under IAS 17 Leases.
Hotel assets
Hotel assets represents the value of property, plant and equipment per the consolidated statement of financial position at 30 June 2024.
Refurbishment capital expenditure
The Group typically allocates approximately 4% of revenue to refurbishment capital expenditure to ensure the portfolio remains fresh for
its customers and adheres to brand standards.
Balance Sheet Net Asset Value (NAV) per Share
Balance Sheet NAV per Share represents net assets per the consolidated statement of financial position divided by the number of shares
outstanding at period end.
Competitive Set (compset)
A Competitive Set (compset) is a group of hotels that a hotel property competes against for business. These hotels are typically located in
the same geographic area and offer similar services and amenities.
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