Travelzoo Inc.
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Travelzoo Inc. Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
590 Madison Avenue, New York, The company reported revenue of US$112.78 million
Headquarters Address
10022,United States of America during the fiscal year 2010 (2010). The company's
revenue grew at a CAGR of 12.86% during 2006–
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2010, with an annual growth of 20.02% over 2009. In
2010, the company recorded an operating margin of
Fax N/A 20.85%, as against 14.59% in 2009.
Website www.travelzoo.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange TZOO, NASDAQ
Number of Employees 255
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 112.78
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Dependence on intellectual property
Strong Liquidity Position
rights
Strong Operating Performance
Wide offerings
Opportunities Threats
Positive Industry outlook Foreign currency fluctuation
Recovering economy Government Regulations
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview .................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ...............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Major Products and Services ...................................................................................................................................6
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................... 7
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ...........................................7
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators ...................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .......................................................................................................................10
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex ..........................................................................................................................11
2.2.3 Valuation ........................................................................................................................................................12
2.3 Key Competitors ....................................................................................................................................................13
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 14
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ............................................................................................................................14
4 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 15
5 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ...................................................................................................................................16
5.2 Strengths ...............................................................................................................................................................16
5.3 Weaknesses ..........................................................................................................................................................16
5.4 Opportunities .........................................................................................................................................................17
5.5 Threats ...................................................................................................................................................................17
6 Company Statement .............................................................................................................................. 18
7 History .................................................................................................................................................... 20
8 Key Employees ...................................................................................................................................... 21
9 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 22
10 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 23
10.1 Methodology ..........................................................................................................................................................23
10.2 Ratio Definitions .....................................................................................................................................................23
10.3 Disclaimer ..............................................................................................................................................................27
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List of Tables
Table 1: Major Products and Services....................................................................................................................................6
Table 2: Key Ratios - Annual ..................................................................................................................................................7
Table 3: Key Ratios - Interim ..................................................................................................................................................9
Table 4: Key Capital Market Indicators ..................................................................................................................................9
Table 5: History.....................................................................................................................................................................20
Table 6: Key Employees .......................................................................................................................................................21
Table 7: Key Employee Biographies ....................................................................................................................................22
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Revenue and Operating Profit ...............................................................................................................................10
Figure 2: Financial Position ..................................................................................................................................................11
Figure 3: Valuation ...............................................................................................................................................................12
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1 Business Analysis
1.1 Company Overview
Travelzoo Inc. (Travelzoo) is an Internet media company that publishes best deals related to traveling and entertainment.
The company provides deals related to airlines, cruise lines, vacation packages, hotels, entertainment, tour operators, car
rental companies, and travel agents. The company generates its revenues from advertising. The company offers services
through its websites www.travelzoo.com, www.travelzoo.ca, www.travelzoo.co.uk, www.travelzoo.de,
www.travelzoo.com.es, www.travelzoo.fr. It also operates Fly.com which deals with the best prices on flights from
hundreds of airlines and online travel agencies. The company has 24 offices worldwide and company tracks the markets
of the US, Japan, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, and the UK. In Asia Pacific, Travelzoo is independently owned and
operated by Travelzoo (Asia) Ltd. and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under a license agreement with Travelzoo Inc.. The company
is headquartered in New York, US.
1.2 Business Description
Travelzoo is an internet media company which updates its customers about the best available deals of travel,
entertainment and local business. The company offers services through its websites www.travelzoo.com,
www.travelzoo.ca, www.travelzoo.co.uk, www.travelzoo.de, www.travelzoo.com.es, www.travelzoo.fr. It also operates
Fly.com which deals with the best prices on flights from hundreds of airlines and online travel agencies
The company also offers services such as Travelzoo Top 20 e-mail newsletter, newsflash, local