Item 1. Financial Statements
ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
 
    June 30, 2023
    December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)
         
ASSETS
               
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 142,950     $ 87,177  
Restricted cash
    54,491       28,847  
Short-term securities
    -       13,591  
Marine operating supplies
    6,500       9,961  
Inventories
    2,544       1,965  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    52,400       41,778  
Total current assets
    258,885       183,319  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    531,898       539,406  
Goodwill
    42,017       42,017  
Intangibles, net
    10,316       11,219  
Deferred tax asset
    2,382       2,167  
Right-to-use lease assets
    3,634       4,345  
Other long-term assets
    4,706       5,502  
Total assets
  $ 853,838     $ 787,975  
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Unearned passenger revenues
  $ 272,925     $ 245,101  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    58,124       71,019  
Long-term debt - current
    46       23,337  
Lease liabilities - current
    1,701       1,663  
Total current liabilities
    332,796       341,120  
                 
Long-term debt, less current portion
    620,376       529,452  
Deferred tax liabilities
    1,454       -  
Lease liabilities
    2,199       2,961  
Other long-term liabilities
    89       88  
Total liabilities
    956,914       873,621  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
    -       -  
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, 165,000 shares authorized; 62,000 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
    71,296       69,143  
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
    30,513       27,886  
      101,809       97,029  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
               
Preferred stock, $ 0.0001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 62,000 Series A shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
    -       -  
Common stock, $ 0.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 53,320,546 and 53,177,437 issued, 53,253,241 and 53,110,132 outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
    5       5  
Additional paid-in capital
    89,601       83,850  
Accumulated deficit
    ( 294,491 )     ( 266,530 )
Total stockholders' deficit
    ( 204,885 )     ( 182,675 )
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders' deficit
  $ 853,838     $ 787,975  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)
 
    For the three months ended June 30,
    For the six months ended June 30,
 
    2023
    2022
    2023
    2022
 
                                 
Tour revenues
  $ 124,798     $ 90,910     $ 268,194     $ 158,756  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Cost of tours
    77,654       62,499       149,703       120,447  
General and administrative
    29,155       23,710       55,574       44,347  
Selling and marketing
    15,158       12,839       35,810       25,168  
Depreciation and amortization
    11,331       11,176       23,139       22,354  
Total operating expenses
    133,298       110,224       264,226       212,316  
                                 
Operating (loss) income
    ( 8,500 )     ( 19,314 )     3,968       ( 53,560 )
                                 
Other (expense) income:
                               
Interest expense, net
    ( 11,645 )     ( 9,416 )     ( 22,112 )     ( 18,130 )
Gain (loss) on foreign currency
    348       ( 676 )     500       ( 546 )
Other (expense) income
    ( 3,867 )     ( 116 )     ( 3,696 )     417  
Total other expense
    ( 15,164 )     ( 10,208 )     ( 25,308 )     ( 18,259 )
                                 
Loss before income taxes
    ( 23,664 )     ( 29,522 )     ( 21,340 )     ( 71,819 )
Income tax expense (benefit)
    41       ( 964 )     1,584       ( 1,113 )
                                 
Net loss
    ( 23,705 )     ( 28,558 )     ( 22,924 )     ( 70,706 )
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
    765       198       922       ( 229 )
Net loss attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.
    ( 24,470 )     ( 28,756 )     ( 23,846 )     ( 70,477 )
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock dividend
    1,083       1,283       2,155       2,581  
Net loss available to stockholders
  $ ( 25,553 )   $ ( 30,039 )   $ ( 26,001 )   $ ( 73,058 )
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding
                               
Basic
    53,245,491       51,195,280       53,186,796       50,976,203  
Diluted
    53,245,491       51,195,280       53,186,796       50,976,203  
                                 
Undistributed loss per share available to stockholders:
                               
Basic
  $ ( 0.48 )   $ ( 0.59 )   $ ( 0.49 )   $ ( 1.43 )
Diluted
  $ ( 0.48 )   $ ( 0.59 )   $ ( 0.49 )   $ ( 1.43 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
2
 
 
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
( 23,705
)
 
$
( 28,558
)
 
$
( 22,924
)
 
$
( 70,706
)
Other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
634
 
Total other comprehensive income
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
634
 
Total comprehensive loss
 
 
( 23,705
)
 
 
( 28,558
)
 
 
( 22,924
)
 
 
( 70,072
)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributive to non-controlling interest
 
 
765
 
 
 
198
 
 
 
922
 
 
 
( 229
)
Comprehensive loss attributable to stockholders
 
$
( 24,470
)
 
$
( 28,756
)
 
$
( 23,846
)
 
$
( 69,843
)
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
3
 
 
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders ’  Deficit
(In thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
 
Additional Paid-In
 
 
Accumulated
 
 
Total Stockholders'
 
 
 
Shares
 
 
Amount
 
 
Capital
 
 
Deficit
 
 
Deficit
 
Balance as of March 31, 2023
 
 
53,243,007
 
 
$
5
 
 
$
86,741
 
 
$
( 264,888
)
 
$
( 178,142
)
Stock-based compensation
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
3,390
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
3,390
 
Net activity related to equity compensation plans
 
 
77,539
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 530
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 530
)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 4,050
)
 
 
( 4,050
)
Series A preferred stock dividend
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 1,083
)
 
 
( 1,083
)
Net loss attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 24,470
)
 
 
( 24,470
)
Balance as of June 30, 2023
 
 
53,320,546
 
 
$
5
 
 
$
89,601
 
 
$
( 294,491
)
 
$
( 204,885
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
 
Additional Paid-In
 
 
Accumulated
 
 
Total Stockholders'
 
 
 
Shares
 
 
Amount
 
 
Capital
 
 
Deficit
 
 
Deficit
 
Balance as of December 31, 2022
 
 
53,177,437
 
 
$
5
 
 
$
83,850
 
 
$
( 266,530
)
 
$
( 182,675
)
Stock-based compensation
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
6,292
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
6,292
 
Net activity related to equity compensation plans
 
 
143,109
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 541
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 541
)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 1,960
)
 
 
( 1,960
)
Series A preferred stock dividend
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 2,155
)
 
 
( 2,155
)
Net loss attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 23,846
)
 
 
( 23,846
)
Balance as of June 30, 2023
 
 
53,320,546
 
 
$
5
 
 
$
89,601
 
 
$
( 294,491
)
 
$
( 204,885
)
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders ’  Deficit
(In thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
 
Additional Paid-In
 
 
Accumulated
 
 
Accumulated Other
 
 
Total Stockholders'
 
 
 
Shares
 
 
Amount
 
 
Capital
 
 
Deficit
 
 
Comprehensive Loss
 
 
Deficit
 
Balance as of March 31, 2022
 
 
50,933,471
 
 
$
5
 
 
$
60,307
 
 
$
( 183,717
)
 
$
-
 
 
$
( 123,405
)
Stock-based compensation
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
1,823
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
1,823
 
Net activity related to equity compensation plans
 
 
21,045
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 747
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 747
)
Issuance of stock for conversion of preferred stock
 
 
2,109,561
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
19,429
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
19,429
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 4,939
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 4,939
)
Series A preferred shares dividend
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 1,283
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 1,283
)
Net loss attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 28,756
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 28,756
)
Balance as of June 30, 2022
 
$
53,064,077
 
 
$
5
 
 
$
80,812
 
 
$
( 218,695
)
 
$
-
 
 
$
( 137,878
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
 
Additional Paid-In
 
 
Accumulated
 
 
Accumulated Other
 
 
Total Stockholders'
 
 
 
Shares
 
 
Amount
 
 
Capital
 
 
Deficit
 
 
Comprehensive Loss
 
 
Equity (Deficit)
 
Balance as of December 31, 2021
 
 
50,800,786
 
 
$
5
 
 
$
58,485
 
 
$
( 136,439
)
 
 
( 634
)
 
$
( 78,583
)
Stock-based compensation
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
3,651
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
3,651
 
Net activity related to equity compensation plans
 
 
153,730
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 753
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 753
)
Issuance of stock for conversion of preferred stock
 
 
2,109,561
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
19,429
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
19,429
 
Other comprehensive income, net
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
634
 
 
 
634
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 9,198
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 9,198
)
Series A preferred shares dividend
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 2,581
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 2,581
)
Net loss attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 70,477
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
( 70,477
)
Balance as of June 30, 2022
 
 
53,064,077
 
 
$
5
 
 
$
80,812
 
 
$
( 218,695
)
 
$
-
 
 
$
( 137,878
)
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
5
 
 
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
( 22,924
)
 
$
( 70,706
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
23,139
 
 
 
22,354
 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and other, net
 
 
1,509
 
 
 
1,313
 
Amortization of right-to-use lease assets
 
 
711
 
 
 
( 20
)
Stock-based compensation
 
 
6,292
 
 
 
3,651
 
Deferred income taxes
 
 
1,501
 
 
 
( 1,128
)
Change in fair value of contingent acquisition consideration
 
 
-
 
 
 
56
 
(Gain) loss on foreign currency
 
 
( 500
)
 
 
546
 
Write-off of unamortized issuance costs related to debt refinancing
 
 
3,860
 
 
 
9,004
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marine operating supplies and inventories
 
 
2,882
 
 
 
( 1,676
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
 
( 10,622
)
 
 
( 19,388
)
Unearned passenger revenues
 
 
27,824
 
 
 
58,387
 
Other long-term assets
 
 
( 1,046
)
 
 
3,431
 
Other long-term liabilities
 
 
( 3
)
 
 
845
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
 
( 12,395
)
 
 
11,971
 
Operating lease liabilities
 
 
( 724
)
 
 
-
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
 
19,504
 
 
 
18,640
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
 
 
( 14,718
)
 
 
( 23,550
)
Sale of short-term securities
 
 
15,163
 
 
 
-
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 
 
445
 
 
 
( 23,550
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from long-term debt
 
 
275,000
 
 
 
360,000
 
Repayments of long-term debt
 
 
( 205,693
)
 
 
( 340,491
)
Payment of deferred financing costs
 
 
( 7,043
)
 
 
( 10,804
)
Repurchase under stock-based compensation plans and related tax impacts
 
 
( 796
)
 
 
( 753
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
 
 
61,468
 
 
 
7,952
 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 
 
81,417
 
 
 
3,042
 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
 
 
116,024
 
 
 
172,693
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
 
$
197,441
 
 
$
175,735
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest
 
$
18,232
 
 
$
6,204
 
Income taxes
 
 
206
 
 
 
124
 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-cash preferred stock dividend
 
 
2,155
 
 
 
2,581
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.
Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
 
NOTE 1 — BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
Business
 
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.’s and its consolidated subsidiaries’ (the “Company” or “Lindblad”) mission is offering life-changing adventures around the world and pioneering innovative ways to allow its guests to connect with exotic and remote places. The Company currently operates a fleet of ten owned expedition ships and five seasonal charter vessels under the Lindblad brand, operates land-based, eco-conscious expeditions and active nature focused tours under the Natural Habitat, Inc. (“Natural Habitat”) and Off the Beaten Path, LLC (“Off the Beaten Path”) brands, designs handcrafted walking tours under the Classic Journeys, LLC (“Classic Journeys”) brand and operates luxury cycling and adventure tours under the DuVine Cycling + Adventure Company (“DuVine”) brand.
 
The Company’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “LIND”.
 
The Company operates the following two reportable business segments:
 
Lindblad Segment.  The Lindblad segment primarily provides ship-based expeditions aboard customized, nimble and intimately-scaled vessels that are able to venture where larger cruise ships cannot, thus allowing Lindblad to offer up-close experiences in the planet’s wild and remote places and capitals of culture. Each expedition ship is fully equipped with state-of-the-art tools for in-depth exploration, and the majority of expeditions involve travel to remote places with limited infrastructure and ports, such as Antarctica and the Arctic, or places that are best accessed by a ship, such as the Galápagos Islands, Alaska, Baja California’s Sea of Cortez and Panama, and foster active engagement by guests. The Company has an alliance with National Geographic Partners, LLC (“National Geographic”), which provides for lecturers and National Geographic experts, including photographers, writers, marine biologists, naturalists, field researchers and film crews, to join many of the Company’s expeditions.
 
Land Experiences Segment.  The Land Experiences segment includes our  four  primarily land-based brands, Natural Habitat, DuVine, Off the Beaten Path and Classic Journeys.
 
  ●
Natural Habitat  specializes in conservation-oriented adventures, providing life-enhancing forays into the natural world that feature wild habitats and the animals and people who live there. Natural Habitat’s travel adventures provide unparalleled access to the planet's most extraordinary wildlife, landscapes and cultures. Natural Habitat’s unique itineraries include access to private wildlife reserves, remote corners of national parks and distinctive, secluded, and remote lodges and camps situated where wildlife viewing is best, such as polar bear tours in Churchill, Canada, Alaskan grizzly bear adventures, small-group Galápagos Islands tours and African safaris. Natural Habitat has partnered with World Wildlife Fund (“WWF”) to offer conservation travel, which is sustainable travel that contributes to the protection of nature and wildlife.
     
  ●
DuVine  specializes in luxury cycling and adventure tours around the world, providing immersive cultural and culinary experiences through thoughtfully designed itineraries led by expert local guides. Offerings primarily include tours throughout Europe, the United States and South America. Examples of DuVine’s tours include cycling and culinary tours throughout the Bordeaux and Burgundy wine making regions, Tuscan truffle, porcini and chestnut harvest regions, Napa and Sonoma wine making regions and lakes and volcanos throughout Patagonia. DuVine’s trips include top-quality gear and support and are tailored to riders of all abilities with an emphasis on exceptional food and wine experiences, along with boutique accommodations.
     
  ●
Off the Beaten Path  provides active small-group and private custom journeys around the world with a long-standing focus on offering unique adventures and experiences throughout United States (“U.S.”) National Parks. In addition to other U.S.-based adventures such as ranch vacations and fly-fishing expeditions, Off the Beaten Path’s small-group product offerings include international expeditions across Europe, Africa, Australia, Central and South America and the South Pacific, such as hiking through the Dolomites, family adventures in Patagonia’s Lake District and experiencing the culture of Morocco. All Off the Beaten Path expeditions are defined by a focus on outdoor activity led by experienced, friendly guides.
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  ●
Classic Journeys  offers highly curated active small-group and private custom journeys centered around cinematic walks focused on engaging experiences that immerse guests into the history and culture of the places they are exploring and the people who live there, led by expert local guides in over  50  countries around the world. Classic Journeys’ tours are highlighted by luxury boutique accommodations and handcrafted itineraries curated through years of local connections such as experiencing Tuscan farmhouse kitchens, exploring Minoan ruins in Crete, or eating and dancing around a Berber encampment campfire.
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) regarding unaudited interim financial information and include the accounts and transactions of the Company. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial statements for the periods presented. Operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full year due to seasonality and other factors. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim reporting. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2022  contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10 -K filed with the SEC on March 10, 2023 ( the “2022  Annual Report”).
 
There have been no significant changes to the Company’s accounting policies from those disclosed in the 2022  Annual Report.
 
 
NOTE 2 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
Earnings per Common Share
 
Earnings (loss) per common share is computed using the two -class method related to its Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, par value of $ 0.0001  (“Preferred Stock”). Under the two -class method, undistributed earnings available to stockholders for the period are allocated on a pro rata basis to the common stockholders and to the holders of the Preferred Stock based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and number of shares that could be issued upon conversion of the Preferred Stock.
 
Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the dilutive incremental common shares associated with restricted stock awards and shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options, using the treasury stock method, and the potential common shares that could be issued from conversion of the Preferred Stock, using the if-converted method. When a net loss occurs, potential common shares have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share and such shares are excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation.
 
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred net losses available to stockholders, therefore basic and diluted net loss per share are the same in each respective period. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, 0.7  million unvested restricted shares, 1.9  million shares issuable upon exercise of options and 7.7  million common shares issuable upon the conversion of the Preferred Stock were excluded from the calculation of dilutive potential common shares for the period as they were anti-dilutive. For the  three and six months ended June 30, 2022,  0.8  million unvested restricted shares, 1.4  million shares issuable upon exercise of options and 7.3 million common shares issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Stock were excluded from the calculation of dilutive potential common shares for the period as they were anti-dilutive. 
 
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Loss per share was calculated as follows:
 
    For the three months ended June 30,
    For the six months ended June 30,
 
    2023
    2022
    2023
    2022
 
    (unaudited)
    (unaudited)
 
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
                               
Net loss attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.
  $ ( 24,470 )   $ ( 28,756 )   $ ( 23,846 )   $ ( 70,477 )
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock dividend
    1,083       1,283       2,155       2,581  
Undistributed loss available to stockholders
  $ ( 25,553 )   $ ( 30,039 )   $ ( 26,001 )   $ ( 73,058 )
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Total weighted average shares outstanding, basic
    53,245,491       51,195,280       53,186,796       50,976,203  
Total weighted average shares outstanding, diluted
    53,245,491       51,195,280       53,186,796       50,976,203  
                                 
Undistributed loss per share available to stockholders:
                               
Basic
  $ ( 0.48 )   $ ( 0.59 )   $ ( 0.49 )   $ ( 1.43 )
Diluted
  $ ( 0.48 )   $ ( 0.59 )   $ ( 0.49 )   $ ( 1.43 )
 
 
NOTE 3 — REVENUES
 
Customer Deposits and Contract Liabilities
 
The Company’s guests remit deposits in advance of tour embarkation. Guest deposits consist of guest ticket revenues as well as revenues from the sale of pre- and post-expedition excursions, hotel accommodations, land-based expeditions and certain air transportation. Guest deposits represent unearned revenues and are reported as unearned passenger revenues when received and are subsequently recognized as tour revenue over the duration of the expedition. Contract liabilities represent the Company's obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the Company has received consideration from the customer. The Company does  not  consider guest deposits to be a contract liability until the guest  no  longer has the right, resulting from the passage of time, to cancel their reservation and receive a full refund. In conjunction with the suspension or rescheduling of expeditions primarily related to the COVID- 19 pandemic, the Company provided guests an option of either a refund or future travel certificates, which in some instances exceeded the original cash deposit. The value of future travel certificates in excess of cash received is being recognized as a discount to tour revenues at the time the related expedition occurs. Future travel certificates are valued based on the Company’s expectation that a guest will travel again. As of  June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022,  the Company has $ 272.9  million and $ 245.1  million, related to unearned passenger revenue, respectively.
 
    Contract Liabilities
 
(In thousands)
       
Balance as of December 31, 2022
  $ 178,198  
Recognized in tour revenues during the period
    ( 232,470 )
Additional contract liabilities in period
    223,361  
Balance as of June 30, 2023
  $ 169,089  
 
The following table disaggregates our tour revenues by the sales channel it was derived from:
 
    For the three months ended June 30,
    For the six months ended June 30,
 
    2023
    2022
    2023
    2022
 
Guest ticket revenue:
  (unaudited)
    (unaudited)
 
Direct
    53 %     48 %     49 %     46 %
National Geographic
    11 %     18 %     13 %     17 %
Agencies
    20 %     21 %     22 %     20 %
Affinity
    6 %     3 %     6 %     7 %
Guest ticket revenue
    90 %     90 %     90 %     90 %
Other tour revenue
    10 %     10 %     10 %     10 %
Tour revenues
    100 %     100 %     100 %     100 %
 
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NOTE 4 — FINANCIAL STATEMENT DETAILS
 
The following is a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the statement of cash flows:
 
    For the six months ended June 30,
 
    2023
    2022
 
(In thousands)
  (unaudited)
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 142,950     $ 126,904  
Restricted cash
    54,491       48,831  
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as presented in the statement of cash flows
  $ 197,441     $ 175,735  
 
Restricted cash consists of the following:
 
    As of June 30, 2023
    As of December 31, 2022
 
(In thousands)
  (unaudited)
         
Credit card processor reserves
  $ 20,850     $ 20,400  
Federal Maritime Commission and other escrow
    32,247       6,882  
Certificates of deposit and other restricted securities
    1,394       1,565  
Total restricted cash
  $ 54,491     $ 28,847  
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets are as follows: 
 
    As of June 30, 2023
    As of December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)
         
(In thousands)
               
Prepaid tour expenses
  $ 33,327     $ 20,605  
Other
    19,073       21,173  
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets
  $ 52,400     $ 41,778  
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows:
 
    As of June 30, 2023
    As of December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)
         
(In thousands)
               
Accrued other expense
  $ 44,635     $ 54,418  
Accounts payable
    13,489       16,601  
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 58,124     $ 71,019  
 
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NOTE 5 — LONG-TERM DEBT
 
    As of June 30, 2023
    As of December 31, 2022
 
            (unaudited)
                                 
(In thousands)
  Principal
    Deferred Financing Costs, net
    Balance
    Principal
    Deferred Financing Costs, net
    Balance
 
6.75% Notes
  $ 360,000     $ ( 7,870 )   $ 352,130     $ 360,000       ( 8,968 )     351,032  
9.00% Notes
    275,000       ( 6,808 )     268,192       -       -       -  
Other
    100       -       100       955       -       955  
First Export Credit Agreement
    -       -       -       94,794       ( 1,829 )     92,965  
Second Export Credit Agreement
    -       -       -       110,044       ( 2,207 )     107,837  
Total long-term debt
    635,100       ( 14,678 )     620,422       565,793       ( 13,004 )     552,789  
Less current portion
    ( 46 )     -       ( 46 )     ( 23,337 )     -       ( 23,337 )
Total long-term debt, non-current
  $ 635,054     $ ( 14,678 )   $ 620,376     $ 542,456     $ ( 13,004 )   $ 529,452  
 
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, $ 0.8  million and $ 1.5  million, respectively, of deferred financing costs were charged to interest expense, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, $ 0.7  million and $ 1.4  million, respectively, of deferred financing costs were charged to interest expense. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, $ 3.9  million of deferred financing costs related to the repayment of the Company’s prior senior secured credit agreements (the “Export Credit Agreements”) were written-off to other expense. During the  three  months ended  March 31, 2022,  $ 9.0  million of deferred financing costs related to the repayment of the Company’s prior credit agreement, including the term facility, Main Street Loan and revolving credit facility were written-off to other expense.
 
6.75% Notes
 
On February 4, 2022, the Company issued $ 360.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75 % senior secured notes due  2027  (the “6.75% Notes”) in a private offering. The 6.75% Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.75% per year, and interest is payable semiannually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year. The 6.75% Notes will mature on February 15, 2027, subject to earlier repurchase or redemption. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to prepay in full all outstanding borrowings under its prior credit agreement, including the term facility, Main Street Loan, and revolving credit facility, to pay any related premiums and to terminate in full its prior credit agreement and the commitments thereunder. The 6.75% Notes are senior secured obligations of the Company and are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by the Company and certain of the Company’s subsidiaries (collectively, the “Guarantors”) and secured by first -priority  pari passu  liens, subject to permitted liens and certain exceptions, on substantially all the assets of the Company and the Guarantors. The 6.75% Notes may be redeemed by the Company, at set redemption prices and premiums, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. 
 
The 6.75% Notes contain covenants that, among other things, restrict the Company’s ability, and the ability of the Company’s restricted subsidiaries, to incur certain additional indebtedness and make certain dividend payments, distributions, investments and other restricted payments. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications set forth in the 6.75% Notes. 
 
Revolving Credit Facility 
 
On February 4, 2022, the Company entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), which provides for an aggregate principal amount of commitments of $ 45.0 million, maturing February 2027, including a letter of credit sub-facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $ 5.0 million. The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company and the Guarantors and are secured by first -priority pari passu  liens, subject to permitted liens and certain exceptions, on substantially all the assets of the Company and the Guarantors. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, if any, will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company’s option, an adjusted Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) rate plus a spread or a base rate plus a spread.
 
The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, as well as financial covenants and event of default provisions.
 
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9.00% Notes
 
On May 2, 2023, the Company issued $ 275.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.00 % senior secured notes due  2028  (the “9.00% Notes”) in a private offering. The 9.00% Notes bear interest at a rate of 9.00% per year, accruing from May 2, 2023, and interest is payable semiannually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning on November  15, 2023. The  9.00% Notes will mature on May  15, 2028, subject to earlier repurchase or redemption. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to prepay in full all outstanding borrowings under its prior senior secured credit agreements, to pay any related premiums and to terminate in full its prior senior secured credit agreements and the commitments thereunder. The 9.00% Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and are guaranteed (i) on a senior secured basis by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries (collectively, the “Secured Guarantors”) and secured by a first -priority lien, subject to permitted liens and certain exceptions, on the equity and substantially all the assets of the Secured Guarantors, and (ii) on a senior unsecured basis by certain other subsidiaries of the Company. The 9.00% Notes may be redeemed by the Company, at set redemption prices and premiums, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. 
 
The 9.00% Notes contain covenants that, among other things, restrict the Company’s ability, and the ability of the Company’s restricted subsidiaries, to incur certain additional indebtedness and make certain dividend payments, distributions, investments and other restricted payments. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications set forth in the 9.00% Notes. 
 
Other
 
The Company’s Off the Beaten Path subsidiary’s original $ 0.3 million loan for the purchase of guest transportation vehicles was repaid during June 2023.
 
The Company’s Off the Beaten Path subsidiary’s $ 0.8 million loan under the Main Street Expanded Loan Facility, which originated on December 11, 2020,  was repaid during May 2023. 
 
The Company’s DuVine subsidiary has a EUR 0.1 million State Assistance Loan related to the financial consequences of the COVID- 19 pandemic, for the purpose of employment preservation. This loan matures August 2025, with monthly payments, and bears an interest rate of 0.53 % annually. 
 
Prior Senior Secured Credit Agreements
 
In January 2018, the Company entered into a senior secured credit agreement (the “First Export Credit Agreement”), for the purpose of providing financing for up to 80 % of the purchase price of the Company’s new ice class vessel, the National Geographic Endurance , and borrowed $ 107.7 million upon delivery in March 2020.  The First Export Credit Agreement was repaid in full on May 2, 2023. 
 
In April 2019, the Company entered into a senior secured credit agreement (the “Second Export Credit Agreement”), under which the Company borrowed $ 122.8 million for the purpose of providing pre- and post-delivery financing for up to 80 % of the purchase price of the Company’s new expedition ice-class cruise vessel, the  National Geographic Resolution , delivered in September 2021. The Company borrowed $ 30.5 million in 2019, $ 30.6 million in 2020 and $ 61.7 million in 2021. The Second Export Credit Agreement was repaid in full on May 2, 2023. 
 
Covenants
 
The Company’s 6.75% Notes, Revolving Credit Facility and 9.00% Notes contain covenants that include, among others, limits on additional indebtedness and limits on certain investments. The Company was in compliance with its covenants in effect as of June 30, 2023.
 
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NOTE 6 — FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
The Company’s derivative assets and liabilities consist principally of foreign exchange forward contracts and are carried at fair value based on significant observable inputs (Level 2 inputs). Derivatives entered into by the Company are typically executed over-the-counter and are valued using internal valuation techniques, as quoted market prices are not readily available. The valuation technique and inputs depend on the type of derivative and the nature of the underlying exposure. The Company principally uses discounted cash flows along with fair value models that primarily use market observable inputs. These models take into account a variety of factors including, where applicable, maturity, currency exchange rates, interest rate yield curves and counterparty credit risks.
 
Currency Risk . The Company uses currency exchange forward contracts to manage its exposure to changes in currency exchange rates associated with certain of its non-U.S. dollar denominated receivables and payables. The Company primarily economically hedges a portion of its current-year currency exposure to the Canadian and New Zealand dollars, the Euro and the British pound sterling . The fluctuations in the value of these forward contracts largely offset the impact of changes in the value of the underlying risk they economically hedge.
 
Interest Rate Risk . The Company previously used interest rate caps to manage the risk related to its previously existing variable rate corporate debt. The Company recorded the effective portion of changes in the fair value of its cash flow hedges to other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, and subsequently reclassified these amounts into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction was recognized. Any changes in fair values of hedges that are determined to be ineffective are immediately reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings. 
 
The Company held the following derivative instruments with absolute notional values as of June 30, 2023:
 
(In thousands)
  Absolute Notional Value
 
Foreign exchange contracts
    11,669  
 
Estimated fair values (Level 2 ) of derivative instruments were as follows:
 
    As of June 30, 2023
    As of December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)
                 
(In thousands)
  Fair Value, Asset Derivatives
    Fair Value, Liability Derivatives
    Fair Value, Asset Derivatives
    Fair Value, Liability Derivatives
 
Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
                               
Interest rate cap (a)
  $ -     $ -     $ 683     $ -  
Foreign exchange forward (b)
    -       310       -       572  
Total
  $ -     $ 310     $ 683     $ 572  
  (a)
Recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets. The interest rate cap matured during  May 2023.
  (b) Recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses. 
 
Changes in the fair value of the Company’s hedging instruments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. The effects of derivatives recognized in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements were as follows:
 
    For the three months ended June 30,
    For the six months ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
  2023
    2022
    2023
    2022
 
    (unaudited)
    (unaudited)
 
Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
                               
Interest rate cap (a)
  $ ( 316 )   $ 154     $ ( 683 )   $ ( 297 )
Foreign exchange forward (b)
    348       ( 676 )     500       ( 546 )
Total
  $ 32     $ ( 522 )   $ ( 183 )   $ ( 843 )
  (a) 
Recognized in interest expense, net. The interest rate cap matured during May 2023. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, $ 0.6  million was reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense, net.
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  (b)  Gains (losses) related to derivative instruments are expected to be largely offset by (losses) gains on the underlying exposures being hedged and recognized in gain (loss) on foreign currency.
 
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued expenses, approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The Company estimates the approximate fair value of its long-term debt as of June 30, 2023  to be $ 619.3  million based on the terms of the agreements and comparable market data as of June 30, 2023. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had no other significant liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
 
 
NOTE 7 — STOCKHOLDERS ’ EQUITY
 
Stock Repurchase Plan
 
The Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock and warrant repurchase plan (“Repurchase Plan”) in November 2015 and increased the Repurchase Plan to $ 35.0 million in November 2016. The Repurchase Plan authorizes the Company to purchase, from time to time, the Company’s outstanding common stock and previously outstanding warrants. Any shares purchased will be retired. The Repurchase Plan has no time deadline and will continue until otherwise modified or terminated at the sole discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. These repurchases exclude shares repurchased to settle statutory employee tax withholding related to the exercise of stock options and vesting of stock awards. The Company has cumulatively repurchased 875,218  shares of common stock for $ 8.3  million and 6,011,926 warrants for $ 14.7 million, since plan inception. The remaining balance for the Repurchase Plan was $ 12.0  million as of June 30, 2023. 
 
Preferred Stock
 
In August 2020, the Company issued and sold 85,000 shares of Preferred Stock for $ 1,000 per share for gross proceeds of $ 85.0 million. The Preferred Stock has senior and preferential ranking to the Company’s common stock. The Preferred Stock is entitled to cumulative dividends of 6.00 % per annum, and for the first two years the dividends were required to be paid-in-kind. After the second anniversary of the issuance date, the dividends may be paid-in-kind or be paid in cash at the Company’s option. During 2023, the Company thus far has continued to pay Preferred Stock dividends in-kind. At any time after the  third  anniversary of the issuance, the Company  may,  at its option, convert all, but  not  less than all, of the Preferred Stock into common stock if the closing price of shares of common stock is at least  150%  of the conversion price for  20  out of  30  consecutive trading days. The Preferred Stock is convertible at any time, at the holder’s election, into a number of shares of common stock of the Company equal to the quotient obtained by dividing the then-current accrued value by the conversion price of $ 9.50 . The Preferred Stock deferred issuance costs were $ 2.1  million as of June 30, 2023, recorded as reduction to preferred stock. The Company recorded accrued dividends for Preferred Stock of $ 1.1  million and $ 2.2  million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, and $ 1.3  million and $ 2.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30,2022, respectively. As of June 30, 2023, the 62,000 shares of Preferred Stock outstanding and accumulated dividends could be converted at the option of the holders into 7.7 million shares of the Company’s common stock.
 
 
NOTE 8 — STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
 
The Company is authorized to issue up to 4.7 million shares of common stock under the 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“the Plan”) which was approved by shareholders in September 2021. As of June 30, 2023, 2.9  million shares were available to be granted under the Plan.
 
The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $ 3.4  million and $ 6.3  million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, and $ 1.8  million and $ 3.7 million during the three and six months ended June 30,2022, respectively.
 
Long-Term Incentive Compensation
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company granted 277,331  restricted stock units (“RSUs”) with a weighted average grant price of $ 9.59 . The RSUs will primarily vest equally over three years on the anniversary of the grant date, subject to the recipient’s continued employment or service with the Company on the applicable vesting date. The number of shares were determined based upon the closing price of our common stock on the date of the award.
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company awarded 96,757  performance-based restricted share units (“PSUs”) with a weighted average grant price of $ 9.56 . The PSUs generally vest  three  years following the date of grant based on the attainment of performance- or market-based goals, all of which are subject to a service condition. The Company does  not  deliver the shares associated with the PSUs to the employee, non-employee director or other service providers until the performance and vesting conditions are met. 
 
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Options
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company granted 500,000 options, with an average exercise price of $ 9.56 . The options vest ratably over four years with a term of ten years. 
 
    Stock Option Grants  
    2023  
Stock price   $ 9.56  
Exercise price   $ 9.56  
Dividend yield     0.00 %
Expected Volatility     64.6 %
Risk-free interest rate     3.63 %
Expected term (in years)     6.25  
 
As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, options to purchase an aggregate of 1.9  million and 1.4  million shares of the Company’s common stock, respectively, with a weighted average exercise price of $ 13.64  and $ 15.10 , respectively, were outstanding. As of June 30, 2023, 638,115  options were exercisable.
 
Natural Habitat Contingent Arrangement
 
In connection with the  2016  acquisition of Natural Habitat, Mr. Bressler’s employment agreement, as amended, provides Mr. Bressler, President of Natural Habitat, with an equity incentive opportunity to earn an award of options based on the future financial performance of Natural Habitat, effective as of  December 31, 2025, subject to certain conditions. Mr. Bressler has a  one -time right to elect an early option award of  50%  at  December 31, 2023, subject to certain conditions. 
 
 
NOTE 9 — INCOME TAXES
 
As of June 30, 2023  and December 31, 2022, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits recorded. The Company's effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was an expense of 0.2 % and 7.4 %, respectively, versus a benefit of  3.3 % and 1.5 % for the three and months ended June 30, 2022, respectively. The effect tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was also impacted by a $ 1.5 million discrete tax expense.
 
 
NOTE 10 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest
 
The Company has controlling interests in its Natural Habitat, Off the Beaten Path, DuVine and Classic Journeys consolidated subsidiaries. The noncontrolling interests are subject to put/call agreements. The put options enable the minority holders, but do  not obligate them, to sell the remaining interests to the Company. The Company has call options which enable it, but does not obligate it, to acquire the remaining interests in the subsidiaries, subject to certain dates, expirations and similar redemption value purchase measurements as the put options.
 
Since the redemption of the noncontrolling interests are not solely in the Company’s control, the Company is required to record the redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of stockholders’ equity but after its total liabilities. In addition, if it is probable that the instrument will become redeemable, solely due to the passage of time, the redeemable noncontrollable interest should be adjusted to the redemption value via one of two measurement methods. The Company elected the income classification-excess adjustment and accretion methods for recognizing changes in the redemption value of the put options. Under this methodology, a calculation of the present value of the redemption value is compared to the carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest, and the carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest is adjusted to the redemption value’s present value. Any adjustments to the carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest, up to the redemption value of the noncontrolling interest, are classified to retained earnings. Adjustments in excess of the redemption value of the noncontrolling interest are treated as a decrease to net income available to common stockholders.
 
The redemption value of the put options were determined using a discounted cash flow model. The redemption values were adjusted to their present value using the Company’s weighted average cost of capital. 
 
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The following is a rollforward of redeemable non-controlling interest:
 
    For the three months ended June 30,
    For the six months ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
  2023
    2022
    2023
    2022
 
    (unaudited)
    (unaudited)
 
Beginning balance
  $ 25,698     $ 14,458     $ 27,886     $ 10,626  
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
    765       198       922       ( 229 )
Redemption value adjustment of put option
    4,050       4,939       1,960       9,198  
Distribution
    -       -       ( 255 )     -  
Ending balance
  $ 30,513     $ 19,595     $ 30,513     $ 19,595  
 
Royalty Agreement – National Geographic
 
The Company is party to an alliance and license agreement with National Geographic, which allows the Company to use the National Geographic name and logo. In return for these rights, the Company is charged a royalty fee. The royalty fee is included within selling and marketing expense. The fee is calculated based upon a percentage of certain ticket revenues less travel agent commission, including the revenues received from cancellation fees and any revenues received from the sale of pre- and post-expedition extensions. Royalty expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was $1.8  million and $3.8  million, respectively, and was $ 1.7  million and $ 2.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.
 
The royalty balance payable to National Geographic as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022  was $1.7 million and $ 1.8 million, respectively, and is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses.
 
Royalty Agreement – World Wildlife Fund
 
Natural Habitat has a license agreement with WWF, which allows it to use the WWF name and logo. In return for these rights, Natural Habitat is charged a royalty fee and a fee based on annual gross sales. The fees are included within selling and marketing expense. This royalty fee expense was $ 0.2  million and $ 0.5  million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, and  $0.2  million and $ 0.4  million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.
 
Charter Commitments
 
From time to time, the Company enters into agreements to charter vessels onto which it holds its tours and expeditions. Future minimum payments on its charter agreements as of June 30, 2023 are as follows:
 
For the years ended December 31,
  Amount
 
(In thousands)
  (unaudited)
 
2023 (six months)
  $ 1,905  
2024
    16,600  
2025
    1,534  
Total
  $ 20,039  
 
 
NOTE 11 — SEGMENT INFORMATION
 
The Company is primarily a specialty cruise and experiential travel operator with operations in two reportable segments, Lindblad and Land Experiences. The Company evaluates the performance of the business based largely on the results of its operating segments. The chief operating decision maker and management review operating results monthly and base operating decisions on the total results at a consolidated level, as well as at a segment level. The reports provided to the Board of Directors are at a consolidated level and contain information regarding the separate results of both segments.
 
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The Company evaluates the performance of its business segments based largely on tour revenues and operating income without allocating other income and expenses, net, income taxes and interest expense, net. Operating results for the Company’s reportable segments were as follows:
 
    For the three months ended June 30,
    For the six months ended June 30,
 
    2023     2022     2023     2022  
(In thousands)
  (unaudited)
    (unaudited)
 
Tour revenues:
                               
Lindblad
  $ 87,412     $ 64,047     $ 202,910     $ 114,321  
Land Experiences
    37,386       26,863       65,284       44,435  
Total tour revenues
  $ 124,798     $ 90,910     $ 268,194     $ 158,756  
Operating income (loss):
                               
Lindblad
  $ ( 11,043 )   $ ( 19,670 )   $ 1,076     $ ( 53,239 )
Land Experiences
    2,543       356       2,892       ( 321 )
Total operating (loss) income
  $ ( 8,500 )   $ ( 19,314 )   $ 3,968     $ ( 53,560 )
 
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, there was $ 1.6  million and $ 4.0 million, respectively, of intercompany tour revenues between the Lindblad and Land Experiences reportable segments, which were eliminated in consolidation. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, there was $ 2.0 million and $ 3.6 million, respectively, of intercompany tour revenues between the Lindblad and Land Experiences reportable segments eliminated in consolidation.
 
Depreciation and amortization are included in segment operating income as shown below:
 
    For the three months ended June 30,
    For the six months ended June 30,
 
    2023
    2022
    2023
    2022
 
(In thousands)
  (unaudited)
    (unaudited)
 
Depreciation and amortization:
                               
Lindblad
  $ 10,338     $ 10,257     $ 21,490     $ 20,998  
Land Experiences
    993       919       1,649       1,356  
Total depreciation and amortization
  $ 11,331     $ 11,176     $ 23,139     $ 22,354  
 
The following table presents our total assets, intangibles, net and goodwill by segment:
 
(In thousands)
  As of June 30, 2023
    As of December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)
         
Total Assets:
               
Lindblad
  $ 681,240     $ 662,683  
Land Experiences
    172,598       125,292  
Total assets
  $ 853,838     $ 787,975  
                 
Intangibles, net:
               
Lindblad
  $ 1,636     $ 1,680  
Land Experiences
    8,680       9,539  
Total intangibles, net
  $ 10,316     $ 11,219  
                 
Goodwill:
               
Lindblad
  $ -     $ -  
Land Experiences
    42,017       42,017  
Total goodwill
  $ 42,017     $ 42,017  
 
 
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ITEM   2.
MANAGEMENT ’ S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
 
The following discussion and analysis addresses material changes in the financial condition and results of operations of the Company for the periods presented. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ( “ Form 10-Q ” ), as well as the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company ’ s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ( “ SEC ” ) on March 10, 2023 (the “2022 Annual Report”). Unless the context otherwise requires, in this Form 10-Q, “Company,” “Lindblad,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and “ours” refer to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc., and its subsidiaries.
 
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
Any statements in this Form 10-Q about our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, prospects, financial condition, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and are “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined under the federal securities laws. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “positioned,” “strategy,” “outlook” and similar words. You should read the statements that contain these types of words carefully. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. There may be events in the future that we are not able to predict accurately or over which we have no control. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
 
 
●
events and conditions around the world, including war and other military actions, such as the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, inflation, higher fuel prices, higher interest rates and other general concerns about the state of the economy or other events impacting the ability or desire of people to travel;
 
 
 
 
●
suspended operations, cancelling or rescheduling of voyages and other potential disruptions to our business and operations related to the COVID-19 virus, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, political unrest in destinations we visit, outbreak of disease in any destination we visit or another unexpected event;
 
 
 
 
●
the impacts of inflation, the COVID-19 virus and/or the Russia-Ukraine conflict on our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, cash flows, employees, plans and growth;
 
 
 
 
●
increases in fuel prices, changes in fuels consumed and availability of fuel supply in the geographies in which we operate or in general; 
 
 
 
 
●
the impacts of inflation and negative economic conditions or negative economic outlooks on the demand for expedition travel;
 
 
 
 
●
the loss of key employees, our inability to recruit or retain qualified shoreside and shipboard employees and increased labor costs;
 
 
 
 
●
the impact of delays or cost overruns with respect to anticipated or unanticipated drydock, maintenance, modifications or other required construction related to any of our vessels;
 
 
 
 
●
unscheduled disruptions in our business due to travel restrictions, weather events, mechanical failures, pandemics or other events;
 
 
 
 
●
any change in state classifications of our workforce;
 
 
 
 
●
changes adversely affecting the business in which we are engaged:
 
 
 
 
●
management of our growth and our ability to execute on our planned growth, including our ability to successfully integrate acquisitions;
 
 
 
 
●
our business strategy and plans;
 
 
 
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●
our ability to maintain or renew (on favorable terms or at all) our relationship with National Geographic and/or World Wildlife Fund;
 
 
 
 
●
compliance with new and existing laws and regulations, including environmental regulations and travel advisories and restrictions;
 
 
 
 
●
compliance with the financial and/or operating covenants in our debt arrangements;
 
 
 
 
●
the impact of severe or unusual weather conditions, including climate change, on our business;
 
 
 
 
●
adverse publicity regarding the travel and cruise industry in general;
 
 
 
 
●
loss of business due to competition;
 
 
 
 
●
the inability to meet or achieve our sustainability related goals, aspirations, initiatives, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them;
 
 
 
 
●
the result of future financing efforts; and 
 
 
 
 
●
those risks discussed herein and in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our 2022 Annual Report.
 
We urge you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Form 10-Q. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to such forward-looking statements to reflect events or uncertainties after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
 
Business Overview
 
We provide expedition cruising and land-based adventure travel fostering a spirit of exploration and discovery, using itineraries featuring up-close encounters with wildlife and nature, history and culture and promote guest empowerment, human connections and interactivity. Our mission is to offer life-changing adventures around the world and pioneer innovative ways to allow our guests to connect with exotic and remote places. 
 
We currently operate a fleet of ten owned expedition ships and five seasonal charter vessels under the Lindblad Expeditions, LLC (“Lindblad”) brand. Each expedition ship is fully equipped with state-of-the-art tools for in-depth exploration and the majority of our expeditions involve travel to remote places, such as voyages to the Arctic, Antarctic, the Galápagos Islands, Alaska, Baja’s Sea of Cortez, the South Pacific, Costa Rica and Panama. We have a longstanding relationship with the National Geographic Society (“National Geographic”) dating back to 2004, which is based on a shared interest in exploration, research, technology and conservation. This relationship includes a co-selling, co-marketing and branding arrangement whereby our owned vessels carry the National Geographic name and National Geographic sells our expeditions through its internal travel division. We collaborate with National Geographic on voyage planning to enhance the guest experience by having National Geographic experts, including photographers, writers, marine biologists, naturalists, field researchers and film crews, join our expeditions. Guests are able to interface with these experts through lectures, excursions, dining and other experiences throughout their voyage.
 
We operate land-based nature adventure travel expeditions around the globe, with unique itineraries designed to offer intimate encounters with nature and the planet’s wild destinations and the animals and people who live there.
 
Natural Habitat, Inc. (“Natural Habitat”) provides eco-conscious expeditions and nature-focused, small-group experiences that include polar bear tours in Churchill, Canada, Alaskan grizzly bear adventures, small-group Galápagos Islands tours and African safaris. Natural Habitat partners with World Wildlife Fund (“WWF”) to offer conservation travel, which is sustainable travel that contributes to the protection of nature and wildlife. 
 
DuVine Cycling + Adventure Company (“DuVine”) provides intimate cycling adventures and travel experiences, led by expert guides, with a focus on connecting with local character and culture, including high-quality local cuisine and accommodations. International cycling tours include the exotic Costa Rican rainforests, the rocky coasts of Ireland and the vineyards of Spain, while cycling adventures in the United States include cycling beneath the California redwoods, pedaling through Vermont farmland and wine tastings in the world-class vineyards of Napa and Sonoma.
 
Off the Beaten Path, LLC (“Off the Beaten Path”) provides small group travel, led by local, experienced guides, with distinct focus on wildlife, hiking national parks and culture. Off the Beaten Path offerings include insider national park experiences in the Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, and Alaska, as well as unique trips across Europe, Africa, Australia, Central and South America and the South Pacific.
 
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Classic Journeys, LLC (“Classic Journeys”) offers highly curated active small-group and private custom journeys centered around cinematic walks led by expert local guides in over 50 countries around the world. These walking tours are highlighted by luxury boutique accommodations and handcrafted itineraries that immerse guests into the history and culture of the places they are exploring and the people who live there.
 
We operate two segments including the Lindblad segment, which consists of the operations of our Lindblad brand, and the Land Experiences segment, consisting of our Natural Habitat, DuVine, Off the Beaten Path and Classic Journeys brands.
 
2023 Highlights
 
During 2023, we provided immersive expeditions to our guests across all of our ships including voyages to Antarctica, the Arctic, Alaska, Australia, Baja California’s Sea of Cortez, the Baltic Sea, Central America, Europe, the Galápagos Islands, Iceland, New Zealand, the Pacific Northwest, Patagonia, the South Pacific and elsewhere, as well as African safaris, trips and tours through the U.S. National Parks, our Alaska Bear Camp, the Scotland Highlands, bike tours of Portugal, the French wine country, Tuscany and Spain. 
 
During May 2023, we issued $275.0 million of 9.00% senior secured notes, maturing 2028, with proceeds used primarily to pay the outstanding borrowings under our prior senior secured credit agreements (the “Export Credit Agreements”). 
 
During June 2023, Natural Habitat renewed its partnership agreement with WWF through December 31, 2028.
 
We have substantial advanced reservations for future travel with bookings for the full year 2023 43% ahead of the bookings for 2019 at the same point in 2019.
 
The discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition are organized as follows :
 
 
●
a description of certain line items and operational and financial metrics we utilize to assist us in managing our business;
 
 
 
 
●
results and a comparable discussion of our consolidated and segment results of operations;
 
 
 
 
●
a discussion of our liquidity and capital resources, including future capital and contractual commitments and potential funding sources; and
 
 
 
 
●
a review of our critical accounting policies.
 
Financial Presentation
 
Description of Certain Line Items
 
Tour revenues
 
Tour revenues consist of the following:
 
 
●
Guest ticket revenues recognized from the sale of guest tickets; and
 
 
 
 
●
Other tour revenues from the sale of pre- or post-expedition excursions, hotel accommodations, air transportation to and from the ships and excursions, goods and services rendered onboard that are not included in guest ticket prices, trip insurance, and cancellation fees.
 
Cost of tours
 
Cost of tours includes the following:
 
 
●
Direct costs associated with revenues, including cost of pre- or post-expedition excursions, hotel accommodations, and land-based expeditions, air and other transportation expenses, and cost of goods and services rendered onboard;
 
 
 
 
●
Payroll costs and related expenses for shipboard and expedition personnel;
 
 
 
 
●
Food costs for guests and crew, including complimentary food and beverage amenities for guests;
 
 
 
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●
Fuel costs and related costs of delivery, storage and safe disposal of waste; and
 
 
 
 
●
Other tour expenses, such as land costs, port costs, repairs and maintenance, equipment expense, drydock, ship insurance, and charter hire costs.
 
Selling and marketing
 
Selling and marketing expenses include commissions, royalties and a broad range of advertising and promotional expenses.
 
General and administrative
 
General and administrative expenses include the cost of shoreside vessel support, reservations and other administrative functions, including salaries and related benefits, credit card commissions, professional fees and rent.
 
Operational and Financial Metrics
 
We use a variety of operational and financial metrics, including non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted EBITDA, Net Yields, Occupancy and Net Cruise Costs, to enable us to analyze our performance and financial condition. We utilize these financial measures to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of performance. Some of these measures are commonly used in the cruise and tourism industry to evaluate performance. We believe these non-GAAP measures provide expanded insight to assess revenue and cost performance, in addition to the standard GAAP-based financial measures. There are no specific rules or regulations for determining non-GAAP measures, and as such, they may not be comparable to measures used by other companies within the industry.
 
The presentation of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. You should read this discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto also included within.
 
Adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss) excluding depreciation and amortization, net interest expense, other income (expense), income tax (expense) benefit, (gain) loss on foreign currency, (gain) loss on transfer of assets, reorganization costs, and other supplemental adjustments. Other supplemental adjustments include certain non-operating items such as stock-based compensation, executive severance costs, the National Geographic fee amortization, debt refinancing costs, acquisition-related expenses and other non-recurring charges. We believe Adjusted EBITDA, when considered along with other performance measures, is a useful measure as it reflects certain operating drivers of the business, such as sales growth, operating costs, selling and administrative expense, and other operating income and expense. We believe Adjusted EBITDA helps provide a more complete understanding of the underlying operating results and trends and an enhanced overall understanding of our financial performance and prospects for the future. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or a measure comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements, such as unearned passenger revenues, capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments, and tax payments. Our use of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other companies within the industry.
 
The following metrics apply to our Lindblad segment:
 
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost represents Net Cruise Cost adjusted for non-GAAP other supplemental adjustments which include certain non-operating items such as stock-based compensation, the National Geographic fee amortization, and acquisition-related expenses.
 
Available Guest Nights is a measurement of capacity and represents double occupancy per cabin (except single occupancy for a single capacity cabin) multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period. We also record the number of guest nights available on our limited land programs in this definition.
 
Gross Cruise Cost represents the sum of cost of tours plus, selling and marketing expenses, and general and administrative expenses.
 
Gross Yield per Available Guest Night represents tour revenues less insurance proceeds divided by Available Guest Nights.
 
Guest Nights Sold represents the number of guests carried for the period multiplied by the number of nights sailed within the period.
 
Maximum Guests is a measure of capacity and represents the maximum number of guests in a period and is based on double occupancy per cabin (except single occupancy for a single capacity cabin).
 
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Net Cruise Cost represents Gross Cruise Cost excluding commissions and certain other direct costs of guest ticket revenues and other tour revenues.
 
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel represents Net Cruise Cost excluding fuel costs.
 
Net Yield represents tour revenues less insurance proceeds, commissions and direct costs of other tour revenues.
 
Net Yield per Available Guest Night represents Net Yield divided by Available Guest Nights.
 
Number of Guests represents the number of guests that travel with us in a period.
 
Occupancy is calculated by dividing Guest Nights Sold by Available Guest Nights.
 
Voyages represent the number of ship expeditions completed during the period.
 
Foreign Currency Translation
 
The U.S. dollar is the functional currency in our foreign operations and re-measurement adjustments and gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are recorded as foreign exchange gains or losses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
 
Seasonality
 
Traditionally, our Lindblad brand tour revenues are mildly seasonal, historically larger in the first and third quarters. The seasonality of our operating results fluctuates due to our vessels being taken out of service for scheduled maintenance or drydocking, which is typically during nonpeak demand periods, in the second and fourth quarters. Our drydock schedules are subject to cost and timing differences from year-to-year due to the availability of shipyards for certain work, drydock locations based on ship itineraries, operating conditions experienced especially in the polar regions and the applicable regulations of class societies in the maritime industry, which require periodically more extensive reviews. Drydocking impacts operating results by reducing tour revenues and increasing cost of tours. Our Natural Habitat, DuVine, Off the Beaten Path and Classic Journeys brands are seasonal businesses, with the majority of Natural Habitat’s tour revenue recorded in the third and fourth quarters from its summer season departures and polar bear tours, while the majority of Off the Beaten Path, DuVine and Classic Journeys’ revenues recorded during the second and third quarters from their spring and summer season departures.
 
Results of Operations — Consolidated
 
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
 
Change
 
 
%
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
 
Change
 
 
%
 
Tour revenues
 
$
124,798
 
 
$
90,910
 
 
$
33,888
 
 
 
37
%
 
$
268,194
 
 
$
158,756
 
 
$
109,438
 
 
 
69
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of tours
 
 
77,654
 
 
 
62,499
 
 
 
15,155
 
 
 
24
%
 
 
149,703
 
 
 
120,447
 
 
 
29,256
 
 
 
24
%
General and administrative
 
 
29,155
 
 
 
23,710
 
 
 
5,445
 
 
 
23
%
 
 
55,574
 
 
 
44,347
 
 
 
11,227
 
 
 
25
%
Selling and marketing
 
 
15,158
 
 
 
12,839
 
 
 
2,319
 
 
 
18
%
 
 
35,810
 
 
 
25,168
 
 
 
10,642
 
 
 
42
%
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
11,331
 
 
 
11,176
 
 
 
155
 
 
 
1
%
 
 
23,139
 
 
 
22,354
 
 
 
785
 
 
 
4
%
Operating (loss) income
 
$
(8,500
)
 
$
(19,314
)
 
$
10,814
 
 
 
56
%
 
$
3,968
 
 
$
(53,560
)
 
$
57,528
 
 
 
NM
 
Net loss
 
$
(23,705
)
 
$
(28,558
)
 
$
4,853
 
 
 
17
%
 
$
(22,924
)
 
$
(70,706
)
 
$
47,782
 
 
 
68
%
Undistributed loss per share available to stockholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
(0.48
)
 
$
(0.59
)
 
$
0.11
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(0.49
)
 
$
(1.43
)
 
$
0.94
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted
 
$
(0.48
)
 
$
(0.59
)
 
$
0.11
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(0.49
)
 
$
(1.43
)
 
$
0.94
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Comparison of the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 to the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 — Consolidated
 
Tour Revenues
 
Tour revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 increased $33.9 million, or 37%, to $124.8 million, compared to $90.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The Lindblad segment tour revenues increased by $23.4 million, and the Land Experiences segment increased $10.5 million, primarily due to operating additional expeditions and trips, and higher pricing. 
 
Tour revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased $109.4 million, or 69%, to $268.2 million, compared to $158.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The Lindblad segment tour revenues increased by $88.6 million, and the Land Experiences segment increased $20.8 million, primarily due to operating additional expeditions and trips, and higher pricing. 
 
Cost of Tours
 
Total cost of tours for the three months ended June 30, 2023 increased $15.2 million, or 24%, to $77.7 million, compared to $62.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The Lindblad segment cost of tours increased by $8.9 million, and the Land Experiences segment increased $6.3 million, primarily due to operating additional expeditions and trips. 
 
Total cost of tours for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased $29.3 million, or 24%, to $149.7 million, compared to $120.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The Lindblad segment cost of tours increased by $18.4 million, and the Land Experiences segment increased $10.9 million, primarily due to operating additional expeditions and trips. 
 
General and Administrative
 
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 increased $5.4 million, or 23%, to $29.2 million, compared to $23.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. At the Lindblad segment, general and administrative expenses increased $4.3 million from the prior year period, primarily due to higher personnel and sales tax costs associated with the ramp in operations, higher credit card commissions due to the strong booking environment and increased stock compensation expense. At the Land Experiences segment, general and administrative expenses increased $1.1 million, primarily due to increased personnel costs related to operating additional trips. 
 
General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased $11.2 million, or 25%, to $55.6 million, compared to $44.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. At the Lindblad segment, general and administrative expenses increased $7.5 million from the prior year period, primarily due to higher personnel costs associated with the ramp in operations, higher credit card commissions due to the strong booking environment and increased stock compensation expense. At the Land Experiences segment, general and administrative expenses increased $3.6 million, primarily due to increased personnel costs related to operating additional trips and higher credit card commissions due to the strong booking environment. 
 
Selling and Marketing
 
Selling and marketing expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 increased $2.3 million, or 18%, to $15.2 million, compared to $12.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. At the Lindblad segment, selling and marketing expenses increased $1.4 million, primarily due to higher commissions related to the ramp in operations. At the Land Experiences segment, selling and marketing expenses increased $0.9 million, primarily due to increased marketing spend to drive future bookings and higher commissions related to the ramp in operations. 
 
Selling and marketing expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased $10.6 million, or 42%, to $35.8 million, compared to $25.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. At the Lindblad segment, selling and marketing expenses increased $7.7 million, primarily due to higher commissions related to the ramp in operations and increased sales and marketing spend on future bookings. At the Land Experiences segment, selling and marketing expenses increased $2.9 million, primarily due to increased marketing spend to drive future bookings and higher commissions related to the ramp in operations.
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
Depreciation and amortization expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 increased $0.1 million, or 1%, to $11.3 million, compared to $11.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
 
Depreciation and amortization expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased $0.7 million, or 4%, to $23.1 million, compared to $22.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
 
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Other Income (Expense)
 
Other expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023, increased $5.0 million to $15.2 million from $10.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to the write-off of $3.9 million of deferred financing costs, fees and other expenses related to the repayment of our prior Export Credit Agreements and a $2.2 million increase in interest expense, primarily due to higher rates across our debt facilities and increased borrowings.
 
Other expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023, increased $7.0 million to $25.3 million from $18.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to a $4.0 million increase in interest expense, primarily due to higher rates across our debt facilities, and the write-off of $3.9 million of deferred financing costs, fees and other expenses related to the repayment of our prior Export Credit Agreements, partially offset by a $0.5 million gain on foreign currency. In 2022, we wrote-off $9.0 million of deferred financing costs and incurred $1.9 million of fees and other expenses related to the repayment of our prior credit agreement, including the term facility, Main Street Loan and revolving credit facility, and a $0.6 million loss on foreign currency translation, which was mostly offset by recognition of $11.6 million in other income related to expenses covered under the CERTS Act grant.
 
Results of Operations — Segments
 
Selected information for our reportable segments is below. The presentation of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
 
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
 
Change
 
 
%
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
 
Change
 
 
%
 
Tour revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lindblad
 
$
87,412
 
 
$
64,047
 
 
$
23,365
 
 
 
36
%
 
$
202,910
 
 
$
114,321
 
 
$
88,589
 
 
 
77
%
Land Experiences
 
 
37,386
 
 
 
26,863
 
 
 
10,523
 
 
 
39
%
 
 
65,284
 
 
 
44,435
 
 
 
20,849
 
 
 
47
%
Total tour revenues
 
$
124,798
 
 
$
90,910
 
 
$
33,888
 
 
 
37
%
 
$
268,194
 
 
$
158,756
 
 
$
109,438
 
 
 
69
%
Operating (loss) income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lindblad
 
$
(11,043
)
 
$
(19,670
)
 
$
8,627
 
 
 
44
%
 
$
1,076
 
 
$
(53,239
)
 
$
54,315
 
 
 
NM
 
Land Experiences
 
 
2,543
 
 
 
356
 
 
 
2,187
 
 
 
NM
 
 
 
2,892
 
 
 
(321
)
 
 
3,213
 
 
 
NM
 
Total operating (loss) income
 
$
(8,500
)
 
$
(19,314
)
 
$
10,814
 
 
 
56
%
 
$
3,968
 
 
$
(53,560
)
 
$
57,528
 
 
 
NM
 
Adjusted EBITDA:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lindblad
 
$
2,685
 
 
$
(7,463
)
 
$
10,148
 
 
 
NM
 
 
$
28,769
 
 
$
(28,448
)
 
$
57,217
 
 
 
NM
 
Land Experiences
 
 
3,536
 
 
 
1,271
 
 
 
2,265
 
 
 
178
%
 
 
4,640
 
 
 
1,035
 
 
 
3,605
 
 
 
NM
 
Total adjusted EBITDA
 
$
6,221
 
 
$
(6,192
)
 
$
12,413
 
 
 
NM
 
 
$
33,409
 
 
$
(27,413
)
 
$
60,822
 
 
 
NM
 
 
Guest Metrics — Lindblad Segment
 
The following table sets forth our Available Guest Nights, Guest Nights Sold, Occupancy, Maximum Guests, Number of Guests and Voyages:
 
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
Available Guest Nights
 
 
74,186
 
 
 
55,413
 
 
 
157,370
 
 
 
103,959
 
Guest Nights Sold
 
 
55,092
 
 
 
41,423
 
 
 
122,149
 
 
 
73,607
 
Occupancy
 
 
74
%
 
 
75
%
 
 
78
%
 
 
71
%
Maximum Guests
 
 
9,510
 
 
 
7,545
 
 
 
18,500
 
 
 
12,959
 
Number of Guests
 
 
7,384
 
 
 
5,770
 
 
 
14,738
 
 
 
9,423
 
Voyages
 
 
117
 
 
 
105
 
 
 
230
 
 
 
188
 
 
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The following table shows the calculations of Gross and Net Yield. Gross Yield is calculated by dividing Tour Revenues by Available Guest Nights and Net Yield is calculated by dividing Net Revenue by Available Guest Nights:
 
Calculation of Gross and Net Yield per Available Guest Night
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
 
(In thousands, except for Available Guest Nights, Gross and Net Yield per Available Guest Night)
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
Guest ticket revenues
 
$
76,289
 
 
$
55,560
 
 
$
178,903
 
 
$
101,062
 
Other tour revenue
 
 
11,123
 
 
 
8,487
 
 
 
24,007
 
 
 
13,259
 
Tour Revenues
 
 
87,412
 
 
 
64,047
 
 
 
202,910
 
 
 
114,321
 
Less: Commissions
 
 
(5,448
)
 
 
(4,248
)
 
 
(13,265
)
 
 
(8,653
)
Less: Other tour expenses
 
 
(5,269
)
 
 
(5,006
)
 
 
(12,727
)
 
 
(14,995
)
Net Yield
 
$
76,695
 
 
$
54,793
 
 
$
176,918
 
 
$
90,673
 
Available Guest Nights
 
 
74,186
 
 
 
55,413
 
 
 
157,370
 
 
 
103,959
 
Gross Yield per Available Guest Night
 
$
1,178
 
 
$
1,156
 
 
$
1,289
 
 
$
1,100
 
Net Yield per Available Guest Night
 
 
1,034
 
 
 
989
 
 
 
1,124
 
 
 
872
 
 
The following table reconciles operating income to our Net Yield Guest Metric for the Lindblad Segment:
 
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
Operating (loss) income
 
$
(11,043
)
 
$
(19,670
)
 
$
1,076
 
 
$
(53,239
)
Cost of tours
 
 
55,276
 
 
 
46,384
 
 
 
112,371
 
 
 
93,955
 
General and administrative
 
 
20,687
 
 
 
16,368
 
 
 
39,252
 
 
 
31,616
 
Selling and marketing
 
 
12,154
 
 
 
10,708
 
 
 
28,721
 
 
 
20,991
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
10,338
 
 
 
10,257
 
 
 
21,490
 
 
 
20,998
 
Less: Commissions
 
 
(5,448
)
 
 
(4,248
)
 
 
(13,265
)
 
 
(8,653
)
Less: Other tour expenses
 
 
(5,269
)
 
 
(5,006
)
 
 
(12,727
)
 
 
(14,995
)
Net Yield
 
$
76,695
 
 
$
54,793
 
 
$
176,918
 
 
$
90,673
 
 
The following table shows the calculations of Gross and Net Cruise Costs:
 
Calculation of Gross and Net Cruise Cost
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
 
(In thousands, except for Available Guest Nights, Gross and Net Cruise Cost per Avail. Guest Night)
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
Cost of tours
 
$
55,276
 
 
$
46,384
 
 
$
112,371
 
 
$
93,955
 
Plus: Selling and marketing
 
 
12,154
 
 
 
10,708
 
 
 
28,721
 
 
 
20,991
 
Plus: General and administrative
 
 
20,687
 
 
 
16,368
 
 
 
39,252
 
 
 
31,616
 
Gross Cruise Cost
 
 
88,117
 
 
 
73,460
 
 
 
180,344
 
 
 
146,562
 
Less: Commissions
 
 
(5,448
)
 
 
(4,248
)
 
 
(13,265
)
 
 
(8,653
)
Less: Other tour expenses
 
 
(5,269
)
 
 
(5,006
)
 
 
(12,727
)
 
 
(14,995
)
Net Cruise Cost
 
 
77,400
 
 
 
64,206
 
 
 
154,352
 
 
 
122,914
 
Less: Fuel Expense
 
 
(6,153
)
 
 
(6,561
)
 
 
(14,504
)
 
 
(12,486
)
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel
 
 
71,247
 
 
 
57,645
 
 
 
139,848
 
 
 
110,428
 
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation
 
 
(3,390
)
 
 
(1,823
)
 
 
(6,193
)
 
 
(3,651
)
Other
 
 
-
 
 
 
(123
)
 
 
(10
)
 
 
(142
)
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel
 
$
67,857
 
 
$
55,699
 
 
$
133,645
 
 
$
106,635
 
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost
 
$
74,010
 
 
$
62,260
 
 
$
148,149
 
 
$
119,121
 
Available Guest Nights
 
 
74,186
 
 
 
55,413
 
 
 
157,370
 
 
 
103,959
 
Gross Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night
 
$
1,188
 
 
$
1,326
 
 
$
1,146
 
 
$
1,410
 
Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night
 
 
1,043
 
 
 
1,159
 
 
 
981
 
 
 
1,182
 
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night
 
 
960
 
 
 
1,040
 
 
 
889
 
 
 
1,062
 
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night
 
 
915
 
 
 
1,005
 
 
 
849
 
 
 
1,026
 
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night
 
 
998
 
 
 
1,124
 
 
 
941
 
 
 
1,146
 
 
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Comparison of the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 to the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 at the Lindblad Segment
 
Tour Revenues
 
Tour revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 increased $23.4 million, or 36%, to $87.4 million, compared to $64.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The 36% increase in 2023 was primarily driven by higher guest ticket revenues from a 34% increase in available guest nights due to greater fleet utilization and from a 5% increase in net yield per available guest night to $1,034 mostly due to higher pricing. Occupancy of 75% was in line with the second quarter of 2022. 
 
Tour revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased $88.6 million, or 77%, to $202.9 million, compared to $114.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The 77% increase in 2023 was primarily driven by higher guest ticket revenues from a 51% increase in available guest nights due to greater fleet utilization and from a 29% increase in net yield per available guest night to $1,124 due to higher pricing and increased occupancy compared with 2022.
 
Operating Income
 
Operating loss of $11.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, improved $8.7 million compared to a $19.7 operating loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to the increase in tour revenues, partially offset by higher cost of tours and personnel costs due to the ramp in operations and increased commissions related to the revenue and bookings growth. 
 
Operating income of $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, improved $54.3 million compared to a $53.2 operating loss for the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to the increase in tour revenues, partially offset by higher cost of tours and personnel costs due to the ramp in operations, increased commissions related to the revenue and bookings growth and increased sales and marketing spend to support future growth initiatives.
 
Comparison of Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 to Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 at the Land Experiences Segment
 
Tour Revenues
 
Tour revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 increased $10.5 million, or 39%, to $37.4 million compared to $26.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 primarily as a result of operating additional trips during the second quarter 2023 and higher pricing.
 
Tour revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased $20.8 million, or 47%, to $65.3 million compared to $44.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 primarily as a result of operating additional trips during 2023 and higher pricing.
 
Operating Income 
 
Operating income of $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, increased $2.1 million compared to $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to the increase in tour revenue, partially offset by higher operating and personnel costs related to operating additional departures, increased commissions related to the revenue and bookings growth and increased marketing spend to support future growth initiatives.
 
Operating income of $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, increased $3.2 million compared to an operating loss of $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to the increase in tour revenue, partially offset by higher operating and personnel costs related to operating additional departures, increased commissions related to the revenue and bookings growth and increased marketing spend to support future growth initiatives.
 
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Adjusted EBITDA — Consolidated
 
The following table outlines the reconciliation of net loss to consolidated Adjusted EBITDA. The presentation of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
 
Consolidated
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
Net loss
 
$
(23,705
)
 
$
(28,558
)
 
$
(22,924
)
 
$
(70,706
)
Interest expense, net
 
 
11,645
 
 
 
9,416
 
 
 
22,112
 
 
 
18,130
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
 
 
41
 
 
 
(964
)
 
 
1,584
 
 
 
(1,113
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
11,331
 
 
 
11,176
 
 
 
23,139
 
 
 
22,354
 
(Gain) loss on foreign currency
 
 
(348
)
 
 
676
 
 
 
(500
)
 
 
546
 
Other income
 
 
3,867
 
 
 
116
 
 
 
3,696
 
 
 
(417
)
Stock-based compensation
 
 
3,390
 
 
 
1,823
 
 
 
6,292
 
 
 
3,651
 
Other
 
 
-
 
 
 
123
 
 
 
10
 
 
 
142
 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
6,221
 
 
$
(6,192
)
 
$
33,409
 
 
$
(27,413
)
 
The following tables outline the reconciliation for each reportable segment from operating income to Adjusted EBITDA.
 
Lindblad Segment
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
Operating (loss) income
 
$
(11,043
)
 
$
(19,670
)
 
$
1,076
 
 
$
(53,239
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
10,338
 
 
 
10,257
 
 
 
21,490
 
 
 
20,998
 
Stock-based compensation
 
 
3,390
 
 
 
1,823
 
 
 
6,193
 
 
 
3,651
 
Other
 
 
-
 
 
 
127
 
 
 
10
 
 
 
142
 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
2,685
 
 
$
(7,463
)
 
$
28,769
 
 
$
(28,448
)
 
Land Experiences Segment
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
Operating income (loss)
 
$
2,543
 
 
$
356
 
 
$
2,892
 
 
$
(321
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
993
 
 
 
919
 
 
 
1,649
 
 
 
1,356
 
Stock-based compensation
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
99
 
 
 
-
 
Other
 
 
-
 
 
 
(4
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
3,536
 
 
$
1,271
 
 
$
4,640
 
 
$
1,035
 
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
As of June 30, 2023, the Company had $143.0 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and $54.5 million in restricted cash primarily related to deposits on future travel originating from U.S. ports and credit card reserves.
 
As of June 30, 2023, we had $635.1 million in long-term debt obligations, including the current portion of long-term debt. We believe that our cash on hand and expected future operating cash inflows will be sufficient to fund operations, debt service requirements and necessary capital expenditures. 
 
Sources and Uses of Cash for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
 
Net cash provided by operating activities was $19.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $18.6 million for the same period in 2022. The $0.9 million increase is primarily due to increased cash received from guests for future travel, partially offset higher costs and redemption of future travel credits during 2023 as we returned all vessels to operations. 
 
Net cash provided by investing activities was $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $23.6 million used in investing activities in the same period in 2022. 2023 primarily included divesting of marketable securities, partially offset by capital expenditures on our vessels, while 2022 primarily included routine capital vessel maintenance across the fleet and renovations to the National Geographic Islander II  for its launch during the third quarter of 2022.
 
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Net cash provided by financing activities was $61.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $8.0 million for the same period in 2022. 2023 primarily included the issuance of $275.0 million of new senior notes which were used primarily to repay our prior Export Credit Agreements, while 2022 primarily included the issuance of $360.0 million of new 9.00% senior secured notes which were used to repay our prior credit agreement, including the term facility, the Main Street Loan and the revolving facility .
 
Funding Sources
 
Debt Facilities  
 
6.75% Notes
 
On February 4, 2022, we issued $360.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior secured notes due 2027 (the “6.75% Notes”) in a private offering. The 6.75% Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.75% per year and interest is payable semiannually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year. The 6.75% Notes will mature on February 15, 2027, subject to earlier repurchase or redemption. We used the net proceeds from the offering to prepay in full all outstanding borrowings under our prior credit agreement, including the term facility, Main Street Loan, and revolving credit facility, to pay any related premiums and to terminate in full our prior credit agreement and the commitments thereunder. The 6.75% Notes are senior secured obligations and are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by us and certain of our subsidiaries (collectively, the “Guarantors”) and secured by first-priority  pari passu  liens, subject to permitted liens and certain exceptions, on substantially all of our and the Guarantors’ assets. We may redeem the 6.75% Notes at set redemption prices and premiums, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. 
 
The 6.75% Notes contain covenants that, among other things, restrict our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to incur certain additional indebtedness and make certain dividend payments, distributions, investments and other restricted payments. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications set forth in the 6.75% Notes. 
 
Revolving Credit Facility
 
On February 4, 2022, we entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), which provides for an aggregate principal amount of commitments of $45.0 million, maturing February 2027, including a letter of credit sub-facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $5.0 million. The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are guaranteed by us and the Guarantors and are secured by first-priority pari passu  liens, subject to permitted liens and certain exceptions, on substantially all the assets of the Company and the Guarantors. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, if any, will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at our option, an adjusted SOFR rate plus a spread or a base rate plus a spread.
 
The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, as well as financial covenants and event of default provisions. 
 
9.00% Notes
 
On May 2, 2023, we issued $275.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.00% senior secured notes due 2028 (the “9.00% Notes”) in a private offering. The 9.00% Notes bear interest at a rate of 9.00% per year, accruing from May 2, 2023, and interest is payable semiannually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning on November 15, 2023. The 9.00% Notes will mature on May 15, 2028, subject to earlier repurchase or redemption. The net proceeds from the offering were used to prepay in full all outstanding borrowings under our prior senior secured credit agreements, to pay any related premiums and to terminate in full the prior senior secured credit agreements and the commitments thereunder. The 9.00% Notes are senior unsecured obligations and are guaranteed (i) on a senior secured basis by certain of our subsidiaries (collectively, the “Secured Guarantors”) and secured by a first-priority lien, subject to permitted liens and certain exceptions, on the equity and substantially all the assets of the Secured Guarantors, and (ii) on a senior unsecured basis by certain of our other subsidiaries. We may redeem the 9.00% Notes at set redemption prices and premiums, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. 
 
The 9.00% Notes contain covenants that, among other things, restrict our ability, and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries, to incur certain additional indebtedness and make certain dividend payments, distributions, investments and other restricted payments. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications set forth in the 9.00% Notes. 
 
Other
 
Our DuVine subsidiary has a EUR 0.1 million State Assistance Loan related to the financial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, for the purpose of employment preservation. This loan matures August 2025, with monthly payments, and bears an annual interest rate of 0.53%. 
 
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Equity
 
Preferred Stock
 
In August 2020, we issued and sold 85,000 shares of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, par value of $0.0001, (“Preferred Stock”) for $1,000 per share for gross proceeds of $85.0 million. As of June 30, 2023, 62,000 shares of Preferred Stock were outstanding. The Preferred Stock has senior and preferential ranking to our common stock. The Preferred Stock is entitled to cumulative dividends of 6.00% per annum, and for the first two years, the dividends were required to be paid-in-kind. After the second anniversary of the issuance date, the dividends may be paid-in-kind or be paid in cash at our option. During 2023, we thus far have continued to pay Preferred Stock dividends in-kind. At any time after the third anniversary of the issuance, we may, at our option, convert all, but not less than all, of the Preferred Stock into common stock if the closing price of shares of common stock is at least 150% of the conversion price for 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days. The Preferred Stock is convertible at any time, at the holder’s election, into a number of shares of our common stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing the then-current accrued value by the conversion price of $9.50. At the six-year anniversary of the closing date, each investor has the right to request that we repurchase their Preferred Stock, and any Preferred Stock not requested to be repurchased shall be converted into our common shares equal to the quotient obtained by dividing the then-current accrued value by the conversion price. As of June 30, 2023, the outstanding Preferred Stock and accumulated dividends could be converted, at the option of the holders, into approximately 7.7 million shares of our common stock. 
 
Funding Needs
 
We generally rely on a combination of cash flows provided by operations and the incurrence of additional debt to fund obligations. A vast majority of guest ticket receipts are collected in advance of the applicable expedition date. These advance passenger receipts remain a current liability until the expedition date, and the cash generated from these advance receipts is used interchangeably with cash on hand from other cash from operations. The cash received as advanced receipts can be used to fund operating expenses for the applicable future expeditions or otherwise, pay down debt, make long-term investments or any other use of cash. Traditionally we run a working capital deficit due primarily to a large balance of unearned passenger revenues. As of June 30, 2023, we had a working capital deficit of $73.9 million, and as of December 31, 2022, we had a working capital deficit of $157.8 million. 
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
Our preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. For a detailed discussion of our Critical Accounting Policies, please see our 2022 Annual Report, where we have discussed those policies and estimates that we believe are critical and require the use of complex judgment in their application. There have been no significant changes to our accounting policies from those disclosed in the 2022 Annual Report.
 
 
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