Pursuit Reports 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

• Completed transformation into pure-play Pursuit with sale of GES
• Transaction eliminated high-cost debt and established substantial liquidity to support the acceleration of Refresh, Build, Buy growth strategy
• Delivered solid fourth quarter and full year 2024 performance
• Guiding for strong growth in 2025

Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality, Inc. ("Pursuit") (NYSE:PRSU) today reported results for the 2024 fourth quarter and full year, and provided guidance for the 2025 full year.

David Barry, Pursuit's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "2024 was a pivotal year for Pursuit, as we delivered strong operational and financial results and took actions to position the Company for long-term success. The strategic sale of GES enabled us to reset our balance sheet, yielding nearly $40 million in annual cash savings and bolstering our investment capacity. With approximately zero net leverage and a new undrawn revolver, our balance sheet is now optimized to accelerate our proven Refresh, Build, Buy growth strategy. Our team demonstrated outstanding operational execution in 2024, including opening a new world-class Flyover attraction and expanding the experience at Sky Lagoon, completing three strategic tuck-in acquisitions, responding to the Jasper wildfire, and delivering solid financial performance."

Barry continued, "This is an exciting time for our company, team members, and shareholders. We are entering 2025 in a position of strength with the expected return of leisure travel to Jasper, our unrelenting focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences, and a strong balance sheet to fund high-return growth investments. For 2025, we expect to deliver double digit year-over-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth."

GES Transaction and Discontinued Operations Presentation

On December 31, 2024, we completed the sale of our GES business to Truelink Capital for $535 million and relaunched as Pursuit, a standalone pure-play attractions and hospitality company. The total GES purchase price of $535 million comprised $510 million payable at closing, which was subject to customary adjustments for GES' levels of cash, indebtedness, net working capital and certain transaction expenses, and $25 million payable one year from the closing date. The net cash proceeds received at closing were approximately $410 million.

We have accounted for the GES business as a discontinued operation. All amounts and disclosures for all periods presented in this press release and supplemental earnings presentation reflect only the continuing operations unless otherwise noted.

Financial Highlights

In addition to the commentary below, further information regarding our financial results, trends, and outlook are available in a supplemental earnings presentation, which can be accessed on the "Investors" section of our website, and in the financial tables accompanying this press release.

Full Year Results

• Pursuit revenue of $366.5 million increased $16.2 million (4.6%) year-over-year primarily due to growth in attractions ticket revenue, partially offset by the temporary closures and lower visitation to Jasper National Park caused by a wildfire that damaged a portion of the Jasper townsite in the 2024 third quarter.
  • Excluding our Jasper properties in the third and fourth quarters, Pursuit revenue increased $39.5 million (13.9%). All of our Jasper hotels were fully open by the end of 2024.
• Net income attributable to Pursuit of $368.5 million increased $352.5 million from the 2023 full year primarily due to the sale of the GES business.
  • We realized a gain on the sale of GES of $421.9 million (pre-tax), which is included in income from discontinued operations along with GES' operational results.
  • Net loss from continuing operations attributable to Pursuit of $57.1 million included non-cash impairment charges of $47.6 million and restructuring charges of $3.2 million.
  • Our adjusted net income* of $3.7 million declined $10.5 million year-over-year primarily due to higher interest and depreciation expenses. This adjusted net income excludes income from discontinued operations, impairment and restructuring charges, and other non-recurring expenses as detailed in the non-GAAP reconciliation tables that accompany this press release.
• Pursuit consolidated adjusted EBITDA* of $77.1 million, which includes $14.2 million of corporate costs, decreased $1.8 million year-over-year primarily due to an adjusted EBITDA decline of approximately $15 million from the impact of the Jasper wildfire on our Jasper properties, partially offset by underlying growth at other locations.

Fourth Quarter Results

• Pursuit revenue of $45.8 million increased $3.6 million (8.5%) year-over-year primarily due to growth in attractions ticket revenue, partially offset by temporary closures and lower visitation to Jasper National Park caused by the trailing impact from the 2024 third quarter Jasper wildfire.
  • Excluding our Jasper properties, Pursuit revenue increased $4.9 million (15.3%).
• Net income attributable to Pursuit of $315.7 million increased $331.1 million from the 2023 fourth quarter primarily due to the sale of the GES business.
  • Net loss from continuing operations attributable to Pursuit of $65.1 million included non-cash impairment charges of $41.5 million and restructuring charges of $3.2 million. The fourth quarter impairment charges included a $27.5 million asset write-down related to Flyover Las Vegas and a $14.0 million goodwill write-off related to the Flyover Collection.
  • Adjusted net loss* of $21.8 million was essentially in line with the 2023 fourth quarter.
• Pursuit consolidated adjusted EBITDA* of negative $11.2 million improved by $0.9 million year-over-year primarily due to higher revenues.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity Highlights

• Cash and cash equivalents were $49.7 million as of December 31, 2024.
• Debt was $73.6 million, and our net leverage ratio was approximately zero at the end of the year.
  • On December 31, 2024, we terminated and repaid in full all outstanding obligations under our 2021 Credit Facility, which included $318 million outstanding on the Term Loan B and $75 million outstanding on the revolving credit facility, using proceeds from the GES sale transaction. The repayment of the Term Loan B is expected to yield annual interest savings of approximately $30 million.
  • Remaining debt as of December 31, 2024 comprises $58.6 million in financing lease obligations and $15.0 million of term debt at non-wholly owned entities.
• On December 31, 2024, we effected the mandatory conversion of our 135,000 shares of 5.5% Convertible Series A Preferred Stock into approximately 6.7 million shares of common stock, bringing the total number of common shares outstanding to approximately 28 million shares.
  • The final quarterly dividend of approximately $2 million on the preferred stock was paid on December 31, 2024. No additional dividends will be payable on the preferred stock, which will yield annual cash savings of approximately $8 million.
• On January 3, 2025, we entered into a new credit agreement for a $200 million revolving credit facility.
  • Our total liquidity, inclusive of the new undrawn $200 million revolver and our December 31, 2024 balance sheet cash, was $249.7 million.

Refresh, Build, Buy Growth Investments

In 2024, we completed three strategic tuck-in acquisitions for approximately $34 million, and we invested approximately $20 million in refresh and build growth capital expenditures. Significant growth investments completed in 2024 are below.

• The Flyover Chicago attraction opened in March 2024. The exhilarating, multi-sensory flight ride attraction has an ideal location on Navy Pier. The experience has received favorable reviews and recently secured the #3 spot in the Top 10 of USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best New Attraction.
• The Sky Lagoon attraction in Iceland is an unforgettable oceanside geothermal lagoon that has surpassed our expectations and was expanded in August 2024 to capture the robust demand for the premium ritual experience. The improved guest experience and increased capacity are driving incremental revenue from growth in visitation and effective ticket prices.
• The Eddie's Cafe & Mercantile and Apgar Lookout Retreat, acquired in November 2024, and Montana House, acquired in December 2024, are both located on rare privately-owned land inside the west entrance of Glacier National Park along the renowned Going-to-the-Sun Road. The properties are adjacent to our existing Apgar Village operations, expanding our offering and unlocking future growth levers in an iconic location.
• The Jasper SkyTram attraction, including a renewable long-term lease with Parks Canada with nearly 30 years remaining, was acquired in December 2024. The experience provides visitors of all ages and abilities the chance to ascend 2,263 meters (8,081 feet) up Whistlers Mountain via tram while taking in spectacular 360-degree Jasper National Park views. We plan to transform the guest experience through meaningful future refresh investments.

In 2025, we expect to invest approximately $38 million to $43 million in growth capital expenditures, including:

• The transformation and repositioning of our Forest Park Hotel Woodland Wing in Jasper National Park, which is already underway. The large-scale refresh of this property, which operates alongside our recently built Forest Park Alpine Hotel, will dramatically improve the guest experience and create a compelling upscale offering. The project is occurring in three phases to continue certain operations during construction, and we anticipate completion in 2026.

2025 Outlook

For full year 2025, we expect Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $98 million to $108 million, representing substantial growth of approximately $21 million to $31 million relative to 2024.

Our guidance is below.

Our guidance is based on certain assumptions, including (1) recovery of Jasper leisure travel, (2) approximately $5 million to $7 million of Adjusted EBITDA from the three tuck-in acquisitions completed during the fourth quarter 2024, (3) strong organic growth from continued guest experience improvements, demand for authentic experiential travel in iconic places, and focus on revenue and cost management, and (4) an exchange rate of $0.69 between the Canadian Dollar and the U.S. Dollar for our operations in Canada, which presents a translation headwind of approximately $7 million to Adjusted EBITDA compared to 2024 exchange rates.

Conference Call Details

Management will host a conference call to review fourth quarter and full year 2024 results on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 5 p.m. (Eastern Time).

A live audio webcast of the call will be available in listen-only mode through the "Events & Presentations" section of our website, where we will also post our earnings press release and an earnings presentation prior to the call.

The live call can also be accessed by dialing (404) 975-4839 or (833) 470-1428 and entering the access code 328134. To avoid wait time and bypass speaking with an operator to join the call, participants can pre-register using the following registration link: https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=9c907cb8&confId=77034. After registering, a calendar invitation will be sent that includes dial-in information as well as unique codes for entry into the live call. We recommend that you register in advance to ensure access for the full call.

A replay of the call will be available on our website shortly after the conference call and, for a limited time, by dialing (929) 458-6194 or (866) 813-9403 and entering the access code 131587.

Additionally, we posted a supplemental earnings presentation, containing our financial results, trends and outlook, on the "Investors" section of our website prior to the conference call. We will refer to this presentation during the call.

About Pursuit

Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality, Inc. (NYSE:PRSU) is an attractions and hospitality company that owns and operates a collection of inspiring and unforgettable experiences in iconic destinations in the United States, Canada, and Iceland. Pursuit's elevated hospitality experiences include 15 world-class point-of-interest attractions and 28 distinctive lodges, along with integrated restaurants, retail and transportation that enable visitors to discover and connect with stunning national parks and renowned global travel locations.

For more information, visit pursuitcollection.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains a number of forward-looking statements. Words, and variations of words, such as "will," "can," "may," "expect," "would," "could," "might," "intend," "plan," "believe," "estimate," "anticipate," "deliver," "seek," "aim," "potential," "target," "outlook," and similar expressions are intended to identify our forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include those that address activities, events or developments that Pursuit or its management believes or anticipates may occur in the future, including all statements regarding our expectations concerning the travel industry and the markets in which we operate; our expectations concerning our future financial performance, including our 2025 outlook; our growth plans and strategies, including with respect to investments and acquisitions; and other statements that are not historical fact. These forward-looking statements are subject to a host of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• general economic uncertainty in key global markets and a worsening of global economic conditions;
• seasonality of our businesses;
• the competitive nature of the industries in which we operate;
• travel industry disruptions;
• changes in consumer tastes and preferences for recreational activities;
• natural disasters, weather conditions, accidents, and other catastrophic events;
• accidents and adverse incidents at our hotels and attractions;
• sufficiency and cost of insurance coverage;
• the impact of financial covenants on our operational and financial flexibility;
• risks of new capital projects not being commercially successful;
• our ability to fund capital expenditures;
• our ability to successfully integrate and achieve established financial and strategic goals from acquisitions;
• failure to adapt to technological developments or industry trends
• we may not realize the full strategic, financial or operational benefits that are expected to result from the sale of the GES Business;
• conducting business globally;
• our exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations;
• liabilities relating to prior and discontinued operations;
• the importance of key members to our business;
• labor shortages;
• our exposure to higher labor costs and work stoppages due to union-represented labor;
• our exposure to cybersecurity attacks and threats;
• compliance with laws governing the storage, collection, handling, and transfer of personal data and our exposure to legal claims and fines for data breaches or improper handling of such data;
• our exposure to litigation in the ordinary course of business;
• changes in federal, state, local or foreign tax laws;
• extensive environmental requirements;
• volatility in our stock price; and
• stock price and trading volumes affected by reports issued by securities industry analysts.

For a more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may affect our business or financial results, please see Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and our most recent Current Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), as well as any future reports we file with the SEC. We disclaim and do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement in this press release except as required by applicable law or regulation.

Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Measures

The company has not quantitatively reconciled its guidance for adjusted EBITDA to its most comparable GAAP financial measure because certain reconciling items that impact this metric, including provision for income taxes, interest expense, restructuring or impairment charges, transaction-related costs, and attraction start-up costs have not occurred, are out of the company's control, or cannot be reasonably predicted. Accordingly, reconciliations to the nearest GAAP financial measure are not available without unreasonable effort. Please note that the unavailable reconciling items could significantly impact the company's results as reported under GAAP.

Availability of Information on Pursuit Website

Pursuit routinely uses its investor relations website (investors.pursuitcollection.com) to post presentations to investors and other important information, including information that may be material. Accordingly, Pursuit encourages investors and others interested in Pursuit to review the information it makes public on its investor relations website.