Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. Reports Record Quarterly Revenues Exceeding $7.5 Million For Period Ending March 31st
HOUSTON-(May 14, 2007)
-Rick's Cabaret International, Inc.
[NASDAQ:RICK]
operator of upscale gentlemen's clubs, said today it had total revenues
of $7,569,589 for its second quarter ending March 31st, the highest
quarterly revenue in the company's history
"We are pleased with the overall growth in our club structure,"
said
Eric Langan, President and CEO of the company.
"With the new club in Ft. Worth also beginning to contribute
we are on track to meet our targets for fiscal 2007." Rick's
Cabaret now operates 14 adult nightclubs in four states.
The company generated cash of $1,303,374 from operating activities
during the quarter compared with $1,021,885 in the previous year.
Cash on hand at the end of the quarter was $6,510,683 compared with
$1,473,186 last year, primarily attributable to proceeds from the
sale of common stock in two private placements, some of which was
subsequently used for the acquisition of the Ft. Worth club.
Net income for the period was $492,344 compared with $706,070, a
decrease primarily due to costs associated with opening new clubs
in San Antonio and Austin such as marketing, advertising, legal
and professional, permitting and other expenses. Net income for
same-club-same-period operations increased 22.3 percent to $1,599,288
million from $1,307,495 million, even though the company had benefited
from extraordinary revenues and earnings associated with the NBA
All Star Week in Houston during the second period last year. The
company earned nine cents basic per share, compared with 16 cents
in the second quarter last year.
Second quarter revenues were up 23.7 percent from last year's consolidated
total of $6,119,516, a result of an increase of nearly 10.4 percent
in same-club-same-period revenues during the period over the previous
year and the opening of new clubs in San Antonio and Austin. The
company's previous quarterly income record was $7 million set in
the first quarter of this fiscal year.
Cost of goods sold for the second quarter was 12.7 percent of total
revenues compared to 12.2 percent in the previous year, primarily
due to the addition of clubs that have higher costs and the cost
of maintaining internet operations. Likewise, payroll and related
costs were up during the period due to the addition of new clubs.
Revenue for the company's Internet operations were down during the
period nearly 12.9 percent to $177,503, and net income from Internet
operations was $5,962 compared with $30,447 a year ago.
About Latin Entertainment SRLt
Latin Entertainment Srl is a Buenos Aires based corporation with
founders and partners from Mexico, Argentina and California in the
U.S. The company has offices in Buenos Aires and Mexico City. Its
operating subsidiary, Rick's Buenos Aires S.A., is a management
entity that will operate the first Rick's Cabaret in Argentina.
Roberto Estrada, President and COO, has more than 35 years of experience
in the restaurant and entertainment fields.
About Rick's Cabaret
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) operates upscale
adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals
that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant and bar operations.
The company owns and operates or licenses adult nightclubs in New
York City, New Orleans, Charlotte, Houston, Minneapolis and other
cities under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC"
and "Club Onyx." No sexual contact is permitted at any
of these locations. Rick's Cabaret also owns the adult Internet
membership Web site,
couplestouch.com,
and a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL
naughtybids.com. Rick's
Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK.
For further information contact
ir@ricks.com.
Forward-Looking
Statements:
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a
number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's
actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this
document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with
operating and managing an adult business, the business climates
in New York City and elsewhere, the success or lack thereof in launching
and building the company's businesses in New York City and elsewhere,
risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial
results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions,
and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation
of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on
key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the
forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events
or circumstances. For further information go to www.ricks.com.
RICK'S
CABARET INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, |
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Revenues: |
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Total revenues |
7,569,589 |
6,119,516 |
14,599,347 |
11,899,253 |
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Operating
expenses: |
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Cost of goods sold |
962,469 |
745,295 |
1,853,636 |
1,454,533 |
Salaries and wages |
2,156,054 |
1,678,813 |
4,227,192 |
3,348,524 |
Stock compensation |
65,356 |
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130,712 |
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Other general and administrative: |
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Taxes and permits |
981,327 |
779,450 |
1,854,272 |
1,474,765 |
Charge card fees |
137,505 |
104,074 |
281,507 |
206,310 |
Rent |
396,040 |
296,732 |
749,272 |
593,578 |
Legal and professional |
248,418 |
185,288 |
487,276 |
335,946 |
Advertising and marketing |
325,027 |
315,882 |
683,797 |
606,550 |
Insurance |
180,812 |
101,799 |
309,265 |
168,374 |
Utilities |
204,083 |
150,579 |
370,501 |
279,707 |
Depreciation and amortization |
386,427 |
235,787 |
751,027 |
468,269 |
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Total operating expenses |
6,842,426 |
5,156,035 |
13,285,627 |
10,151,602 |
Income
from operations |
727,163 |
963,481 |
1,313,720 |
1,747,651 |
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Other
income (expense): |
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Interest income |
2,420 |
8,950 |
13,054 |
15,386 |
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Net income |
$ 492,344 |
$ 706,070 |
$ 844,964 |
$ 1,231,526 |
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Basic
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Net income, basic |
$ .09 |
$ 0.16 |
$ 0.16 |
$ 0.28 |
Net income, diluted |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
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Comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and
2006 were $505,691 and $728,315, and for the six months were $842,739
and $1,253,771, respectively. This includes the changes in available-for-sale
securities and net income.
Contact
for further information: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, ir@ricks.com