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LodgeNet Reports Results for Second Quarter 2010
- Focus on Free Cash Flow and Debt Reduction -

By: PR Newswire
Jul. 29, 2010 04:00 PM

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LodgeNet Interactive Corporation (Nasdaq: LNET) today reported quarterly revenue of $113.1 million compared to $122.0 million in the second quarter of 2009. The Company reported a net loss of $(3.1) million compared to a net loss of $(5.2) million for the prior year period. Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $(4.6) million or $(0.18) per share (basic and diluted) for the second quarter of 2010 compared to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $(5.2) million or $(0.23) per share (basic and diluted) for the second quarter of 2009. LodgeNet also reported $22.6 million in free cash flow(1) for the current quarter compared to $14.5 million in the prior year period. During the quarter, net debt(2) was reduced by $21.0 million and LodgeNet improved its leverage ratio to 3.44 times on a net debt basis versus a covenant of 3.75 times.

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The following financial highlights are in thousands, except per share data:


                                                Three Months Ended
                                                     June 30,
                                                 2010          2009
                                                 ----          ----

      Total revenue                          $113,071      $121,981
      Income from operations                    6,061         4,666
      Net loss                                 (3,145)       (5,213)
      Net loss attributable to common
       stockholders                            (4,582)       (5,245)
      Net loss per common share (basic and
       diluted)                                $(0.18)       $(0.23)

      Adjusted Operating Cash Flow (3)        $27,873       $31,669
      Average shares outstanding (basic
       and diluted)                            24,997        22,432

(1) Free Cash Flow, a non-GAAP measure, is defined by the Company as cash provided by operating activities less cash used for investing activities, including growth related capital.

(2) Net Debt, a non-GAAP measure, is defined by the Company as total outstanding debt less cash on the balance sheet.

(3) Adjusted Operating Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure which we define as Operating Income exclusive of depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation, and restructuring and reorganization expenses.

"During the quarter, we continued our strategic focus on driving free cash flow, reducing debt and de-leveraging our balance sheet; and we outperformed our guidance on all three fronts," said Scott C. Petersen, LodgeNet Chairman and CEO. "In light of disappointing Guest Entertainment revenue performance, we continued to conservatively operate the company, keeping a tight control on operating costs, working capital and capital investment expenditures. As a result, free cash flow increased 56% to $22.6 million, net debt dropped below the $400 million mark, our debt leverage ratio improved and we significantly enhanced our profitability metrics."

Second Quarter strategic highlights include:

  • Increased Free Cash Flow: $22.6 million in the quarter, an increase of $8.1 million or 56% over Q2 '09
  • Reduced Net Debt: $396.1 million, down $21.0 million in the quarter
  • Improved Bottom Line Performance: Operating Income up 30% to $6.1 million; EPS improved 22% over Q2 '09
  • Expanded Per-Room Revenue from Strategic Growth Initiatives: Up 7.3% over Q2 '09 and now representing 42% of total revenue

"In the second quarter, we continued to manage the business conservatively by controlling operating expenses, capital investment levels and aggressively paying down our debt. The $21.0 million reduction of net debt this quarter brings our total debt reduction to over $200 million during the last two years," said Frank P. Elsenbast, LodgeNet Chief Financial Officer. "During the quarter we also increased our gross margins by 40 basis points to 44.4% while continuing our diversification beyond our traditional Guest Entertainment revenue base. Significant growth in our Hotel Services and Advertising businesses offset more than half of the decline we experienced in Guest Entertainment. While we would like to see a stronger recovery in the U.S. economy, we continue to position LodgeNet for long-term sustained growth through prudent management and revenue diversification. Lastly, the company's balance sheet continued to strengthen as we reduced outstanding debt and managed working capital investment. Our leverage ratio on a net debt basis, at 3.44 times, is already below the final covenant stepdown that takes place at the end of the third quarter."

"As we look toward 2011, we believe our strategic initiatives are positioning us for solid revenue growth and enhancement to shareholder value," continued Petersen. "Our HDTV rooms are generating significantly greater revenue than our average installed room, and our conversion pace should increase substantially as hotel capital spending budgets for high definition television purchases increase next year. Additionally, our diversified revenue initiatives should also accelerate with a more vibrant lodging economy."

"We also believe our business will begin benefiting in 2011 from the introduction of Envision, our next generation interactive television platform, which we announced at the hotel technology show in June," said Petersen. "Envision is an applications-based system that connects our interactive televisions to the Internet, enabling new content choices, information services and transactional capabilities. We believe Envision will make our interactive system more relevant to leading hotels and attractive to hotel guests."

RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 VERSUS

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

Total revenue for the second quarter of 2010 was $113.1 million, a decrease of $8.9 million or 7.3%, compared to the same period of 2009. The decrease in revenue resulted from reductions in Guest Entertainment, Healthcare and System Sales and Related Services revenue, which was offset, in part, by increases in revenue from Advertising Services and Hotel Services.

Hospitality and advertising revenue, which includes Guest Entertainment, Hotel Services, System Sales, and Advertising Services, decreased $7.9 million or 6.6%, to $111.7 million for the second quarter of 2010 as compared to $119.6 million for the prior year quarter. Average monthly Hospitality and Advertising revenue per room was $21.22 for the second quarter of 2010, a decrease of 2.2% as compared to $21.69 per room in the second quarter of 2009.

Guest Entertainment revenue, which includes on-demand entertainment from movies, television episodes, games and music, declined $9.0 million or 12.0%, to $66.0 million in the second quarter of 2010 versus the second quarter of 2009. The decline in Guest Entertainment revenue resulted from a 4.6% reduction in number of rooms and a 7.8% decline in revenue per room. The decline in per room revenue continued to be driven by conservative consumer buying patterns as well as less popular theatrical content during the quarter as compared to the year-earlier period.

Hotel Services revenue, which includes recurring revenue from hotels for television programming and broadband Internet service and support, increased $0.8 million or 2.5%, to $34.1 million in the second quarter of 2010 versus $33.3 million for the second quarter of 2009. On a per-room basis, monthly Hotel Services revenue for the second quarter of 2010 increased 7.3% to $6.48 compared to $6.04 for the second quarter of 2009. Monthly television programming revenue per room increased 8.0% to $5.92 for the second quarter of 2010 as compared to $5.48 for the second quarter of 2009. This increase resulted primarily from the continued installation of high definition television systems and additional TV programming services.

System Sales and Related Services revenue, including sales of TV programming equipment, broadband Internet equipment, HDTV installations and other services to hotels, decreased $0.6 million or 6.4%, to $9.0 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to $9.6 million in the second quarter of 2009. The decrease was primarily from lower sales and installations of broadband systems.

The Hotel Networks ("THN"), our advertising services subsidiary, generated revenue of $2.6 million, an increase of 52.1% compared to the $1.7 million generated in the second quarter of 2009. This increase was primarily the result of an increase in channel access fees and general advertising revenue as national advertisers expanded their ad buys on our system.

Healthcare revenue, which includes the sale of interactive systems and services to Healthcare facilities, decreased $1.0 million or 41.3%, to $1.4 million during the current quarter compared to $2.4 million in the prior year quarter. During the quarter, we installed 598 beds and two facilities compared to 1,107 beds and five facilities during the prior year period. We have six signed healthcare contracts in our backlog currently awaiting installation.

Total direct costs (exclusive of operating expenses and depreciation and amortization discussed separately below) decreased 7.9% or $5.4 million, to $62.9 million in the second quarter of 2010 as compared to $68.3 million in the second quarter of 2009. The decrease in total direct costs was primarily due to decreased hotel commissions and content royalties of $4.4 million, which vary with revenue. Partially offsetting the reductions was an increase in incremental TV programming costs of $0.6 million, which vary with the number of rooms served and the services provided. These changes increased gross margins to 44.4% in the quarter.

System Operations expenses decreased $0.4 million or 3.5%, to $10.6 million in the second quarter of 2010 as compared to $11.0 million in the second quarter of 2009. The decrease was primarily a result of lower property taxes. As a percentage of revenue, System Operations expenses were 9.4% this quarter as compared to 9.0% in the second quarter of 2009. Per average installed room, System Operations expenses were $2.02 per room per month compared to $2.00 in the prior year quarter.

Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses increased $0.6 million or 5.2%, to $12.3 million in the current quarter as compared to $11.7 million in the second quarter of 2009. The increase resulted primarily from higher legal and professional fees. As a percentage of revenue, SG&A expenses were 10.9% in the current quarter as compared to 9.6% in the second quarter of 2009.

Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased $5.4 million, or 20.3% to $20.9 million in the second quarter of 2010 as compared to $26.3 million in the second quarter of 2009. The decline was due to assets becoming fully depreciated and the reduction in capital investments over the past two years. As a percentage of revenue, total depreciation and amortization expenses were 18.5% in the second quarter of 2010 versus 21.5% in the second quarter of 2009.

As a result of factors previously described, operating income increased 29.9% or $1.4 million, to $6.1 million in the second quarter of 2010 as compared to $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2009. Adjusted Operating Cash Flow (AOCF), a non-GAAP measure which we define as operating income exclusive of depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation and restructuring and reorganization expenses, was $27.9 million for the second quarter of 2010 as compared to $31.7 million in the second quarter of 2009, which primarily resulted from the decline in Guest Entertainment revenues as previously discussed.

Interest expense was $8.7 million in the second quarter of 2010 versus $9.8 million in the second quarter of 2009. The decrease resulted primarily from the change in long-term debt at the end of the period, which decreased to $404.9 million during the second quarter of 2010 from $547.2 million at the end of the second quarter of 2009. The cash interest rate during the second quarter of 2010 was 7.0% versus 6.6% for the second quarter 2009. Interest expense for the second quarter of 2010 included $0.8 million of non-cash interest charges related to our interest rate swap position as compared to $0.3 million for the second quarter of 2009.

Net loss for the quarter was $(3.1) million, a 39.7% reduction compared to a net loss of $(5.2) million for the second quarter of 2009. Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $(4.6) million for the second quarter of 2010, a 12.6% improvement compared to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $(5.2) million in the prior year quarter. Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders was $(0.18) for the second quarter of 2010 (basic and diluted) a 21.7% improvement compared to the net loss per share attributable to common stockholders of $(0.23) (basic and diluted) in the second quarter of 2009.

For the second quarter of 2010, cash provided by operating activities was $27.0 million, a 33.9% increase as compared to $20.2 million in the second quarter of 2009. Cash used for property and equipment additions, including growth related capital, was $4.4 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to $5.7 million in the second quarter of 2009. In the quarter, we made debt repayments in the amount of $22.1 million. Additionally, we used $1.4 million of cash for preferred stock dividends in the second quarter of 2010. In the second quarter of 2009, we made the required Term B repayment of $1.5 million. The leverage ratio at the end of this quarter, calculated on a consolidated debt basis, was 3.52 times versus the covenant of 3.75 times. Cash as of June 30, 2010 was $8.8 million. The consolidated leverage ratio net of cash was 3.44 times.

Continuing with our plan to moderate capital investment, we installed 1,657 new rooms and converted 5,098 rooms to our high definition platform in the second quarter of 2010 as compared to 4,147 new rooms and 6,766 converted rooms during the second quarter of 2009. The average investment per newly-installed HD room decreased to $269 per room during the second quarter of 2010, compared to $339 per room during 2009. Factors contributing to the 20.6%, or $70 per room, decline included reduced overhead and component costs, in addition to a larger average size of HD property installed during the second quarter of 2010 compared to 2009. The average investment per converted room decreased by 22.8% to $186 during the second quarter of 2010, compared to $241 during 2009, due to the same general factors noted above.

Outlook

For the third quarter of 2010, LodgeNet expects to report revenue in the range of $116.0 million to $120.0 million. This guidance reflects a 3% to 8% decline in Guest Entertainment revenue on a per room basis, and strengthening revenues from our diversification efforts with Healthcare, Advertising Services and System Sales delivering strong double digit sales growth over the prior year.

Adjusted Operating Cash Flow in a range from $27.0 million to $30.0 million and Net Income (Loss) per common share in a range from $(0.14) to $(0.06).

For the nine months ending September 30, 2010, Free Cash Flow, excluding the preferred stock dividend, is anticipated to be in a range of $56.0 million to $59.0 million.

The Company will also host a teleconference to discuss its results July 29, 2010, at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the teleconference will also be available and can be accessed on the LodgeNet website at www.lodgenet.com. The webcast will be archived on the LodgeNet website for one month. Additionally, the Company has posted slides at its website under the For Investors, Company Presentations section, which will be referenced during the conference call.

Special Note Regarding the Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), we use adjusted operating cash flow, and free cash flow, which are non-GAAP measures derived from results based on GAAP. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered superior to, in isolation of, or as a substitute for, results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted operating cash flow is a non-GAAP measure which we define as operating income (loss) exclusive of depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation, restructuring and integration and reorganization. Free Cash Flow, a non-GAAP measure, is defined by the Company as cash provided by operating activities less cash used for investing activities, including growth related capital. These non-GAAP measures are key liquidity indicators but should not be construed as an alternative to GAAP measures or as a measure of our profitability or performance. We provide information about these measures because we believe it is a useful way for us, and our investors, to measure our ability to satisfy cash needs, including one-time charges such as restructuring, reorganization or integration, interest payments on our debt, taxes and capital expenditures. Our method of computing these measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

About LodgeNet Interactive

LodgeNet Interactive Corporation is the leading provider of media and connectivity solutions designed to meet the unique needs of hospitality, healthcare and other guest-based businesses. LodgeNet Interactive serves approximately 1.9 million hotel rooms worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. The Company's services include: Interactive Television Solutions, Broadband Internet Solutions, Content Solutions, Professional Solutions and Advertising Media Solutions. LodgeNet Interactive Corporation owns and operates businesses under the industry leading brands: LodgeNet, LodgeNetRX, and The Hotel Networks. LodgeNet Interactive is listed on NASDAQ and trades under the symbol LNET. For more information, please visit www.lodgenet.com.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statement

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements." When used in this press release and in the prepared remarks during our July 29th conference call, as well as in response to the questions during the conference call, the words "intends," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "goal," "no assurance" and similar expressions, and statements which are made in the future tense or refer to future events or developments, including, without limitation, those related to our third quarter 2010 guidance, including revenue, adjusted operating cash flow, net income (loss) and free cash flow, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following: the effects of economic conditions, including general financial conditions; the economic condition of the lodging industry, which can be particularly affected the financial conditions referenced above, as well as by high gas prices, levels of unemployment, consumer confidence, acts or threats of terrorism and public health issues; competition from providers of similar services and from alternative systems for accessing in-room entertainment; competition from HSIA providers; changes in demand for our products and services; programming availability, timeliness, quality and costs; technological developments by competitors; developmental costs, difficulties and delays; relationships with customers and property owners, in particular as we reduce capital investment; the availability of capital to finance growth; compliance with credit facility covenants; the impact of governmental regulations; potential effects of litigation; risks of expansion into new markets; risks related to the security of our data systems; and other factors detailed, from time to time, in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For any of the foregoing reasons, our guidance and our actual financial results may not meet our expectations. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

LodgeNet is a registered trademark of LodgeNet Interactive Corporation. All rights reserved. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

(See attached financial and operational tables)

             LodgeNet Interactive Corporation and Subsidiaries
                  Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
             (Dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

                                                                 December
                                                      June 30,      31,
                                                           2010       2009
                                                           ----       ----
                          Assets
    Current assets:
      Cash                                               $8,767    $17,011
      Accounts receivable, net                           52,810     51,706
      Other current assets                                9,012      9,189
                                                          -----      -----
        Total current assets                             70,589     77,906

    Property and equipment, net                         177,123    206,663
    Debt issuance costs, net                              4,569      6,005
    Intangible assets, net                              101,877    106,041
    Goodwill                                            100,081    100,081
    Other assets                                         12,214     11,658
        Total assets                                   $466,453   $508,354
                                                       ========   ========

         Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficiency
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                                  $55,521    $40,040
      Current maturities of long-term debt                5,284      6,101
      Accrued expenses                                   18,436     19,137
      Deferred revenue                                   18,245     17,531
                                                         ------     ------
        Total current liabilities                        97,486     82,809

    Long-term debt                                      399,631    463,845
    Other long-term liabilities                          25,232     32,687
        Total liabilities                               522,349    579,341
                                                        -------    -------

    Commitments and contingencies

    Stockholders' deficiency:
      Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000
       shares authorized;
        Series B cumulative perpetual convertible,
         10%, 57,500 issued and
        outstanding at June 30, 2010 and December 31,
         2009, respectively
        (liquidation preference of $1,000 per share
         or $57,500,000 total)                                1          1
      Common stock, $.01 par value, 50,000,000
       shares authorized;
        25,088,039 and 22,537,664 shares outstanding
         at June 30, 2010
        and December 31, 2009, respectively                 252        225
      Additional paid-in capital                        390,980    379,223
      Accumulated deficit                              (431,858)  (426,211)
      Accumulated other comprehensive loss              (15,271)   (24,225)
        Total stockholders' deficiency                  (55,896)   (70,987)
         Total liabilities and stockholders'
          deficiency                                   $466,453   $508,354
                                                       ========   ========


    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
                           financial statements.

                    LodgeNet Interactive Corporation and Subsidiaries
                    Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
                     (Dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

                                                  Three Months Ended
                                                       June 30,
                                                       --------
                                                     2010             2009
                                                     ----             ----
    Revenues:
      Hospitality and Advertising Services       $111,658         $119,572
      Healthcare                                    1,413            2,409
        Total revenues                            113,071          121,981
                                                  -------          -------

    Direct costs and operating expenses:
      Direct costs (exclusive of operating
       expenses and
        depreciation and amortization shown
         separately below):
        Hospitality and Advertising Services       62,181           66,869
        Healthcare                                    724            1,437
      Operating expenses:
        System operations                          10,627           11,016
        Selling, general and administrative        12,314           11,705
        Depreciation and amortization              20,925           26,258
        Restructuring charge                          239               75
        Other operating (income) expense                -              (45)
         Total direct costs and operating
          expenses                                107,010          117,315
                                                  -------          -------

         Income from operations                     6,061            4,666

    Other income and (expenses):
      Interest expense                             (8,712)          (9,812)
      (Loss) gain on extinguishment of
       debt                                             -               (4)
      Loss on early retirement of debt               (267)               -
      Other income                                      2              144
                                                      ---              ---

    (Loss) income before income taxes              (2,916)          (5,006)
    Provision for income taxes                       (229)            (207)
                                                     ----             ----

    Net (loss) income                              (3,145)          (5,213)
    Preferred stock dividends                      (1,437)             (32)
                                                   ------              ---

    Net (loss) income attributable to
     common stockholders                          $(4,582)         $(5,245)
                                                  =======          =======

    Net (loss) income per common share
     (basic)                                       $(0.18)          $(0.23)
                                                   ======           ======

    Net (loss) income per common share
     (diluted)                                     $(0.18)          $(0.23)
                                                   ======           ======

    Weighted average shares outstanding
     (basic)                                   24,996,955       22,432,311
                                               ==========       ==========

    Weighted average shares outstanding
     (diluted)                                 24,996,955       22,432,311
                                               ==========       ==========



                                                   Six Months Ended
                                                       June 30,
                                                       --------
                                                     2010             2009
                                                     ----             ----
    Revenues:
      Hospitality and Advertising Services       $227,157         $245,374
      Healthcare                                    3,966            4,699
        Total revenues                            231,123          250,073
                                                  -------          -------

    Direct costs and operating expenses:
      Direct costs (exclusive of operating
       expenses and
        depreciation and amortization shown
         separately below):
        Hospitality and Advertising Services      127,442          138,663
        Healthcare                                  2,070            2,390
      Operating expenses:
        System operations                          21,142           21,342
        Selling, general and administrative        24,429           22,523
        Depreciation and amortization              43,097           53,363
        Restructuring charge                          242              181
        Other operating (income) expense                6             (176)
         Total direct costs and operating
          expenses                                218,428          238,286
                                                  -------          -------

         Income from operations                    12,695           11,787

    Other income and (expenses):
      Interest expense                            (17,395)         (19,693)
      (Loss) gain on extinguishment of
       debt                                             -            9,292
      Loss on early retirement of debt               (760)            (541)
      Other income                                    227              319
                                                      ---              ---

    (Loss) income before income taxes              (5,233)           1,164
    Provision for income taxes                       (414)            (419)
                                                     ----             ----

    Net (loss) income                              (5,647)             745
    Preferred stock dividends                      (2,875)             (32)
                                                   ------              ---

    Net (loss) income attributable to
     common stockholders                          $(8,522)            $713
                                                  =======             ====

    Net (loss) income per common share
     (basic)                                       $(0.36)           $0.03
                                                   ======            =====

    Net (loss) income per common share
     (diluted)                                     $(0.36)           $0.03
                                                   ======            =====

    Weighted average shares outstanding
     (basic)                                   23,877,958       22,418,286
                                               ==========       ==========

    Weighted average shares outstanding
     (diluted)                                 23,877,958       22,590,161
                                               ==========       ==========


            The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
                                  financial statements.

         LodgeNet Interactive Corporation and Subsidiaries
         Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
                   (Dollar amounts in thousands)

                                                      Six Months Ended
                                                          June 30,
                                                       ----------------
                                                      2010           2009
                                                      ----           ----
    Operating activities:
      Net (loss) income                            $(5,647)          $745
      Adjustments to reconcile net (loss)
       income to net cash provided
      by operating activities:
        Depreciation and amortization               43,097         53,363
        Gain on extinguishment of debt (non-
         cash)                                           -         (9,292)
        Unrealized loss on derivative
         instruments                                 1,469            321
        Loss on early retirement of debt               760            541
        Share-based compensation and restricted
         stock                                         960            942
        Other, net                                     153           (357)
        Change in operating assets and
         liabilities:
         Accounts receivable, net                   (1,091)         3,994
         Other current assets                           26             75
         Accounts payable                           15,715         (2,494)
         Accrued expenses and deferred revenue         445         (6,115)
         Other                                        (773)          (600)
    Net cash provided by operating
     activities                                     55,114         41,123
                                                    ------         ------

    Investing activities:
      Property and equipment additions              (8,954)       (10,971)
    Net cash used for investing activities          (8,954)       (10,971)
                                                    ------        -------

    Financing activities:
      Repayment of long-term debt                  (68,636)        (9,676)
      Payment of capital lease obligations            (559)          (854)
      Borrowings on revolving credit facility        8,000              -
      Repayments of revolving credit facility       (8,000)             -
      Purchase of long-term debt                         -        (23,685)
      Proceeds from investment in long-term
       debt                                          4,007            656
      Proceeds from issuance of common stock,
       net of offering costs                        13,658              -
      Proceeds from issuance of preferred
       stock, net of offering costs                      -         53,717
      Payment of dividends to preferred
       shareholders                                 (2,875)             -
      Exercise of stock options                         41              -
    Net cash (used for) provided by
     financing activities                          (54,364)        20,158
                                                   -------         ------

    Effect of exchange rates on cash                   (40)            49
                                                       ---            ---
    (Decrease) increase in cash                     (8,244)        50,359
    Cash at beginning of period                     17,011         10,800
                                                    ------         ------

    Cash at end of period                           $8,767        $61,159
                                                    ======        =======


    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
                          financial statements.

    LodgeNet Interactive Corporation and Subsidiaries
    Supplemental Data

                                               2nd Qtr        1st Qtr
                                                 '10             '10
                                                -------        -------
    Room Base Statistics
    --------------------
      Total Rooms Served (1)                  1,888,287      1,911,842
      Total Guest Entertainment Rooms
       (2)                                    1,738,311      1,764,363
      Total HD Rooms (3)                        246,739        239,984
        Percent of Total Guest
         Entertainment Rooms                       14.2%          13.6%
      Total Television Programming (FTG)
       Rooms (4)                              1,070,081      1,083,837
        Percent of Total Guest
         Entertainment Rooms                       61.6%          61.4%
      Total Broadband Internet Rooms (5)        195,294        200,139
        Percent of Total Rooms Served              10.3%          10.5%

    Revenue Per Room Statistics (per
     month)
    --------------------------------

      Hospitality and Advertising
       Services
        Guest Entertainment                      $12.54         $12.99
        Hotel Services                             6.48           6.48
        System Sales and Related Services          1.71           1.80
        Advertising Services                       0.49           0.44
                                                   ----           ----
          Total Hospitality and Advertising
           Services                               21.22          21.71
        Based on average Guest
         Entertainment rooms

    Summary Operating Results
    -------------------------
    (Dollar amounts in thousands)

      Hospitality and Advertising
       Services Revenue:
        Guest Entertainment                     $65,963        $69,082
        Hotel Services                           34,125         34,486
        System Sales and Related Services         8,986          9,591
        Advertising Services                      2,584          2,340
                                                  -----          -----
          Total Hospitality and Advertising
           Services                             111,658        115,499
      Healthcare                                  1,413          2,553
                                                  -----          -----
      Total Revenue                            $113,071       $118,052
      Adjusted Operating Cash Flow (6)          $27,873        $29,122

    Reconciliation of Adjusted
     Operating Cash Flow to Income
     From Operations
    ------------------------------
    (Dollar amounts in thousands)

      Adjusted Operating Cash Flow              $27,873        $29,122
      Depreciation and Amortization             (18,975)       (19,954)
      Amortization of Acquired
       Intangibles                               (1,950)        (2,219)
      Share Based Compensation and
       Restricted Stock                            (648)          (312)
      Restructuring Charge                         (239)            (3)
      Income From Operations                     $6,061         $6,634
                                                 ======         ======



                                             4th Qtr    3rd Qtr    2nd Qtr
                                                '09        '09        '09
                                              -------    -------    -------
    Room Base Statistics
    --------------------
      Total Rooms Served (1)                1,909,323  1,934,229  1,956,562
      Total Guest Entertainment Rooms
       (2)                                  1,779,979  1,807,933  1,827,636
      Total HD Rooms (3)                      231,588    221,633    210,262
        Percent of Total Guest
         Entertainment Rooms                     13.0%      12.3%      11.5%
      Total Television Programming (FTG)
       Rooms (4)                            1,087,860  1,095,719  1,104,660
        Percent of Total Guest
         Entertainment Rooms                     61.1%      60.6%      60.4%
      Total Broadband Internet Rooms (5)      201,936    206,914    219,260
        Percent of Total Rooms Served            10.6%      10.7%      11.2%

    Revenue Per Room Statistics (per
     month)
    --------------------------------

      Hospitality and Advertising
       Services
        Guest Entertainment                    $12.61     $14.01     $13.60
        Hotel Services                           6.05       6.00       6.04
        System Sales and Related Services        1.66       1.69       1.74
        Advertising Services                     0.33       0.30       0.31
                                                 ----       ----       ----
          Total Hospitality and Advertising
           Services                             20.65      22.00      21.69
        Based on average Guest
         Entertainment rooms

    Summary Operating Results
    -------------------------
    (Dollar amounts in thousands)

      Hospitality and Advertising
       Services Revenue:
        Guest Entertainment                   $67,979    $76,369    $74,980
        Hotel Services                         32,596     32,699     33,292
        System Sales and Related Services       8,955      9,230      9,601
        Advertising Services                    1,799      1,657      1,699
                                                -----      -----      -----
          Total Hospitality and Advertising
           Services                           111,329    119,955    119,572
      Healthcare                                1,967      1,167      2,409
                                                -----      -----      -----
      Total Revenue                          $113,296   $121,122   $121,981
      Adjusted Operating Cash Flow (6)        $28,016    $30,039    $31,669

    Reconciliation of Adjusted
     Operating Cash Flow to Income
     From Operations
    ------------------------------
    (Dollar amounts in thousands)

      Adjusted Operating Cash Flow            $28,016    $30,039    $31,669
      Depreciation and Amortization           (20,483)   (21,992)   (24,022)
      Amortization of Acquired
       Intangibles                             (2,236)    (2,236)    (2,236)
      Share Based Compensation and
       Restricted Stock                          (394)      (389)      (670)
      Restructuring Charge                       (292)      (128)       (75)
      Income From Operations                   $4,611     $5,294     $4,666
                                               ======     ======     ======


    1 Total rooms served represents rooms receiving one or more of our
    services including rooms served by international licensees.
    2 Guest Entertainment rooms, of which 86% are digital, receive one or
    more Guest Entertainment Services such as movies, video games, music
    or other interactive services.
    3 HD rooms are equipped with high-definition capabilities.
    4 Television programming (FTG) rooms receiving basic or premium
    television programming.
    5 Represents rooms receiving high-speed Internet service included in
    total rooms served.
    6 Adjusted Operating Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure which we define
    as Income (Loss) From Operations exclusive of depreciation,
    amortization, share-based compensation and restructuring and
    reorganization expenses.

SOURCE LodgeNet Interactive Corporation

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