SATS ASA (“SATS” or the “Company”) delivered a solid fourth quarter in line with
guiding:
• The member base grew by 20.9 per cent to 687 000 members during 2019 (+3.8 per
cent excl. Denmark)
• Revenue rose by 21.3 per cent to NOK 1 036 million compared to the same
quarter last year (+6.3 per cent excl. Denmark)
• Adjusted EBITDA before impact of IFRS 16 increased with 19.4 per cent to NOK
155 compared to the same quarter last year (+28.0 per cent excl. Denmark)
The Company shows solid margin expansion, both in the fourth quarter and in
full-year 2019, as all country segments improved compared to last year. The
newly acquired Denmark segment still contributed negatively, as expected, but
improved compared to the third quarter.
One of the most important operational measures for SATS is the number of visits.
Active members have a longer lifetime which drives revenue growth. All together
SATS’ members completed more than 36 million (+12%) workouts at the clubs during
2019.
“I’m excited to share that our members completed more than 36 million workouts
at our clubs in 2019, which represents a 7% increase per member compared to
2018. This is a result of an improved member experience, both in terms of
product offering and member activation. We have also developed our digital
products and we see a 31% growth in the usage of our online training offering in
January”, says Sondre Gravir, CEO of SATS.
SATS’ growth strategy is to establish fitness centers in areas where people live
and work, as that will help our members succeed with their training. During the
fourth quarter, the Company opened two new greenfields, one at Danmarksplass in
Bergen and one in Scheelegatan in Stockholm. Going forward, there are so far
seven signed greenfields and acquisitions with planned openings in 2020.
Please find enclosed the Q4 2019 presentation and report.
Investor Relations:
Cecilie Elde, Chief Financial Officer, phone: +47 924 14 195
Stine Klund, Finance and Investor Relations Manager, phone: +47 986 99 259
Press:
Malin Selander, Head of Communication & PR, phone: +46 70 426 40 06
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
