2022 Gross Revenue of $2.2B1, 2.2x 2021’s $996M, 2022 Net Revenue of $159M1, 171% of 2021. 2022 Adjusted EBITDA of $16M1, an increase of over $20M from $(5)M in 2021.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Mondee Holdings, Inc, the high-growth, travel technology company and marketplace, with a portfolio of globally recognized platforms in the leisure and corporate travel sectors, announced preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.
“We are pleased to have finished 2022 with full recovery of our marketplace net revenue, reaching 171% of our pre-Covid 2019 benchmark year’s net revenue, while the industry is still on the upswing at about 70% recovered,” said Prasad Gundumogula, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and founder of Mondee. “The current market trends and travel reopening tailwinds in the Asia markets, especially China, and other market upsides from the release of our nextGen platform and marketplace evolution, give us confidence to project 47% net revenue growth guidance for 2023 over our strong 2022 performance. Very importantly for our global growth trajectory, we continue to add strength to our significant portfolio of offerings and distribution with the recent acquisition of a leading B2B business in Brazil. We welcome the outstanding and proven Orinter team to the Mondee family and look forward to further rapid and profitable expansion in the LATAM market and globally,” continued Mr. Gundumogula.
Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Preliminary Financial Highlights1,2,3,4,5
- Gross revenue of $512 million2 for the quarter increased 42% year-over-year as compared to $362 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 (“4Q21”). 2022 gross revenue of $2.2 billion, representing 2.2x of $1.0 billion in 2021.
- Net revenue of $40 million for the quarter, up 19% year-over-year as compared to $33 million in 4Q21. 2022 net revenue of over $159 million, representing 171% of $93 million in 2021.
- Net Loss of $13 million3 for the quarter, a decrease of $4 million as compared to a 4Q21 Net Loss of $9 million. This estimate includes approximately $7 million of earnout related to the ITHAX business combination and management restrictive stock units and $1 million of one-time expenses. 2022 net loss of $87 million, compared with $39 million in 2021, which includes expenses for the aforementioned fourth-quarter one-time expenses as well as $62 million non-cash one-time stock earnouts related to the ITHAX business combination and management restrictive stock units, $3 million one-time restructuring charges, and other non-recurring expenses.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $6 million for the quarter, an improvement of over $7 million as compared to a 4Q21 Adjusted EBITDA of $(2) million. 2022 adjusted EBITDA was $16 million, an improvement of over $20 million from $(5) million in 2021.
“Mondee continued its strong financial performance throughout 2022, generating over $159 million of net revenue on $2.2 billion of marketplace gross revenue, representing a 7.2% take rate and reaching 171% of 2019’s net revenue,” said Dan Figenshu, Chief Financial Officer of Mondee. “Equally important is Mondee’s continued improvement in profitability, cash flow and balance sheet strength, with 2022 adjusted EBITDA improving to $16 million from $(5.5) million in 2021. In addition we materially improved our balance sheet with the addition of $85M in preferred equity in the form of non-convertible, redeemable preferred shares and the cash repurchase of all outstanding public warrants, which we believe will help the company to execute on both our organic and acquisition-related growth plans steadily and accretively,” continued Mr. Figenshu.
Financial 2023 Outlook
Mondee is providing the following projections for its first full-year as a public company ending December 31, 2023. We expect to continue delivering profitable growth despite a backdrop of global inflation and an evolving travel recovery.
Net Revenue is projected to be in the range of $230 million to $240 million, representing year-over-year growth of 47%, measured at the midpoint. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be in the range of $40 million to $45 million, representing year-over-year growth of 171% and a margin of 18%, measured at the midpoint.
Fourth Quarter 2022 Business Highlights and Subsequent Events
- Acquired a Leading Brazilian B2B Travel Company Orinter, which strengthens Mondee’s position in the Brazilian and broader LATAM travel market, while providing additional high-quality travel products and localized services to Mondee’s now 55,000 experts distribution network. Orinter’s portfolio includes 4,900 travel experts as well as complementary local hotel, packages and ground transport relationship that will be added to Mondee’s content and distribution marketplace that we expect to bring significant synergies and cross-selling opportunities. Mondee plans to leverage Orinter’s strong market position and expertise to further expand in regional and global markets. Acquisition executed in an accretive manner at approximately four times 2022 EBITDA. Mondee intends to continue its disciplined M&A strategy into 2023 adding valuable product and geographical footprint.
- Introduced Innovative Expert and Influencer Affiliate Network Program. Powered by Mondee’s cutting-edge technology, the program offers an exclusive arrangement that provides affiliates, travel experts, influencers and gig economy workers with enhanced revenue opportunities and tools designed to increase profitability, expand their product line-up, and stay competitive in the ever-evolving market. This model offers value for suppliers, experts and travelers. Suppliers will benefit from efficient management of their closed user group content and targeted distribution, while experts and travelers will gain exclusive access to a wider range of products and better revenue opportunities on travel content, including airfare, hotel stays, and ancillaries.
- Named Former Microsoft and Amazon Marketing Executive, Kymber Lowe, as Chief Marketing Officer. Ms. Lowe will lead the company’s marketing initiatives and strategy. Her expertise in developing successful marketing programs and expanding brands at scale will support Mondee in enhancing its global presence.
- Having expanded access through multiple closed-user groups to over 125 million members, over this past year, the Company intends to also focus on expanding the adoption rate and increasing its new revenue streams.
- During the 2022 travel-recovery, Mondee launched agile, targeted marketing initiatives to capitalize on the earliest opening international markets.
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