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| We expect to see operating leverage improve throughout the course of this fiscal year |
| But we're talking about month-long festivals and really creating packaging opportunities that drive greater revenue growth for the company using the existing assets we have in a much smarter and efficient way, allowing guests to have access to them |
| We continue to focus on how do we grow our hotel in different ways with group bookings, with the things that we're doing there, I think we're very uniquely positioned in the market and this asset, I'm proud of the team there and what they've been able to accomplish, but I also believe that there's a lot of room to grow, and I know they're incredibly focused on that |
| We've had so many individuals that have stayed with our company, that have endured difficult times, and they've really helped us grow |
| And they continue to execute at the highest level and their dedication is really what's inspiring us to do great things for our guests and for our shareholders |
| Many of you book vacations or you book experiences, the more we give guests to advance book when they're coming here, a meal or a stay, rides, parking, taking it and making it a very efficient process, and we can do this through a new campus-wide operating system, the higher the guest engagement survey score should be and the higher the opportunity for us to grow revenue |
| So that number of 3.1 million could be slightly under what it was actually, but it's impressive that through the organic growth of assets, experiences and just other programming at the destination that our team was able to hit its 2024 attendance target in 2023 |
| I can stay here and have an all-encompassing experience, that's really gratifying because that was our goal always, and we're starting to see that come to life |
| Top line growth is really impressive |
| It was very well received |
| What I would say is, we think very strongly that this is going to enhance the guest experience, that we want to have a sports book here |
| And I'm really, as I said before, proud of the team |
| Our team is excited to have those opportunities to continue to engage and grow our roster of events for our guests to enjoy |
| I'm really encouraged about the pipeline, and I'm looking forward to making some key announcements here in 2024 that I think are going to up the game for us at an even different level and start generating meaningful revenue out of the Media division |
| But the good news is we had already anticipated that, and we have significant programming being built already in the first and second quarter of this year that will hopefully not only fill that gap, but also extend revenue growth |
| And I think as we continue to grow our capabilities and our ability to execute, it gives them confidence that we can do more and more with them |
| I thought our team did an excellent job representing this case |
| But it's a world-class operator that is already bringing great opportunities for us on campus, and I'm excited about what they're going to do for us in 2024 and beyond |
| In binding arbitration, I think our team did a very good job laying out our case, so much so that the verdict came our way |
| I think the company has a great opportunity to grow |
| I know Jim Porter and his team are doing a really good job focusing on a plan there, and we're excited about how we can continue to build that partnership in a much more meaningful way |
| And I think that's creating value for them, but it's also creating opportunity for us to continue to grow those partnerships in a meaningful way |
| And I think they're proving that out that they have a unique way to engage guests |
| So an exciting '24 ahead of us |
| But I'm excited now about what our opportunities are in the context of new sponsor partners, and we're already getting partnership opportunities from this |
| And our relationship with Fox is very strong, and we're hopeful to announce some more things from a media point of view that involve Fox in the coming months |
| So they were incredibly supportive and appreciative of everything that we did in our relationship |
| And so while disappointing that I don't believe we'll have it open by the end of this year, a few months later, in '25, we hope to have this asset open and ready to roll and having a great experience for our guests |
| And I think that sort of came through in our earnings release last night, growing revenue by almost 100% or a little over 100% quarter-over-quarter from '22 to '23 while actually lowering our expense base |
| And so we are excited about the fact that we're getting ahead of things, and we're starting to get a more stable view of our event calendar |
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| And while the financial outcome that was provided to us from the arbitral panel was less than what we had hoped for, I think what it really suggested was we were right |
| As times were difficult through COVID and then the inflationary environment that we've all had to face supply chain issues we've had to face, we're coming through this |
| The company posted a net loss of $20.2 million in the quarter |
| Now I know there's been some confusion on what that deal actually was |
| As you saw, loss quarter-over-quarter narrowed |
| We are guiding to an adjusted EBITDA loss in the mid-teens millions range |
| Recent macro trends and credit conditions have resulted in significant tightening in the lending markets and higher borrowing costs |
| The parking lot beside the water park is full of equipment that is getting ready to be installed into the water park, but our opening has been impacted by the slowing of our construction there |
| I think we've done it in difficult times |
| I think Johnson Controls didn't feel like that was the case |
| There's not been a false promise we've made that hasn't come to fruition |
| Michael Crawford And just one other thing that is probably worth noting, if you may recall, if you read through the original filings, the claim was default from Johnson Controls towards us could have resulted in them receiving several millions of dollars worth of an award, that didn't happen |
| To reiterate, we are in a very challenging and restrictive credit environment, but we are working diligently towards closing the remaining construction financing needed to fund these critical assets |
| We've released images just as recent as last week and today showing a lot of progress on the inside of the water park, but it has slowed |
| It eliminated a significant burden for the company in the hundreds of millions of dollars from an ongoing maintenance and upkeep point of view with Johnson Controls |
| These statements rely on assumptions and estimates, and actual results may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties |
| Included in this net loss, the company recognized an $8.8 million impairment expense, of which $7.7 million was related to the anticipated sale of our Forever Lawn Sports Complex |
| The NFL flag event, we anticipate having a significant financial impact for us and the community, frankly |
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