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ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS UNIT REGISTRY Level 16 Telephone +61 2 9409 3670 c/- Link Market Services Limited 61 Lavender Street Investor Services 1800 ARDENT Level 12, 680 George Street Milsons Point NSW 2061 Fax +61 2 9409 3679 Sydney NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA www.ardentleisure.com Locked Bag A14 Sydney South NSW 1235 Telephone 1300 720 560 [email protected] ASX RELEASE 13 June 2012 The Manager Company Notices Section ASX Limited 20 Bridge Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 Dear Sir/Madam MORGAN STANLEY CONFERENCE PRESENTATION Please find attached for release to the market a presentation to be given by Mr Greg Shaw today at the Morgan Stanley Emerging Companies Conference. Yours faithfully Alan Shedden Company Secretary Ardent Leisure Group is a specialist operator of leisure and entertainment assets across Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The Group operates Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, SkyPoint, d’Albora Marinas, AMF and Kingpin bowling centres and Goodlife fitness centres across Australia and New Zealand. The Group also operates the Main Event family entertainment centres in the United States. For further information on the Group’s activities please visit our website at www.ardentleisure.com.au For personal use only Ardent Leisure Group Comprising Ardent Leisure Trust ARSN 093 193 438 (Manager: Ardent Leisure Management Limited ABN 36 079 630 676, AFS Licence No. 247010) and Ardent Leisure Limited ABN 22 104 529 106 Morgan Stanley 2012 Emerging Companies Conference For personal use only Ardent Leisure Profile ― Ardent Leisure is one of Australia’s largest specialist operators of leisure and entertainment assets. ― Occupies dominant positions in a range of affordable leisure sectors: Sector Businesses Number Theme parks Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, and SkyPoint 3 Bowling AMF and Kingpin 49 Health Clubs Goodlife Health Clubs 45 Family Entertainment Centres Main Event USA 10 Marinas D’Albora Marinas 7 ― Resilient earning streams from diverse affordable leisure product range which For personal use only appeals to price conscious consumer. ― Strong organic growth potential through the Main Event, Health Club and Bowling platforms. 2 9 Months Ending 31 March 2012 Performance Update(1) ― Continuation of the strong momentum at the half year in the Main Event and Health Club divisions, similar trends in Marinas, a significant improvement in Bowling and improved trends in Theme Parks as shown below: 21.6% HY 31 Dec 2011 EBITDA 19.6% 19.3% 18.9% 9 mths ending 31 Mar 2012 EBITDA 6.8% 11.6% 1.8% 0.0% 0.1% Main Event (2)(3) Health Clubs Marinas Bowling Theme Parks -6.2% For personal use only -8.6% (1) Based on 9 month unaudited trading (2) US$ EBITDA growth (3) Main Event achieved a 19.3% EBITDA growth rate for the 9 months ending 31 March 2012 if the impact of increased property rentals from the sale and leaseback of the Main Event properties in Webster (in September 2011); and Frisco and Lubbock (in January 2012) are excluded. A growth rate of 11.6% was achieved with the inclusion of the increased rentals. 3 Main Event half year results Delivered outstanding 19.6% like for like EBITDA growth US$’000 HY12 HY11 % Change Total revenue 26,067 24,006 8.6% EBRITDA 8,316 7,254 14.6% Operating margin 31.9% 30.2% Property costs (3,161)1 (2,943) 7.4% For personal use only EBITDA 5,155 4,311 19.6% (1) Includes $182,000 in incremental sale and leaseback rental for Webster site 4 Main Event 9 months ending 31 March 2012 Update(1) ― Year to date revenues of US$41.46m, up 8.5% on revenues of US$38.2m recorded in the prior corresponding period. ― Year to date EBITDA of US$9.23m, up 11.6% on EBITDA of US$8.27m recorded in the prior corresponding period. Up 19.3% excluding the impact of increased property rentals from the sale and leaseback of the Main Event properties in Webster (in September 2011); and Frisco and Lubbock (in January 2012)). ― New site in San Antonio opened for trade on 26 April 2012. Strong opening performance. For personal use only (1) Based on 9 months unaudited trading 5 Main Event Outlook ― Exceptional trading has continued in April 2012, with revenues of US$3.8m up 7.6% on April 2011. ― Positioned to continue performing strongly: Quality locations in highly populated metropolitan Texas markets Broad market appeal catering to a wide range of ages and demographics No direct competition One of least expensive forms of out-of-home entertainment 2012 average person spend was $14.29, compared to average out-of-home ticket For personal use only price of $45.83* All inclusive “value” messaging has strong appeal in current economic environment *MPAA research. Average out-of-home ticket price includes football game, basketball game, hockey game, baseball game and theme park 6 Main Event Outlook ― One stop leisure destination, with strong recreational appeal for young socials, families, children and Groups. Not just bowling. 9 months ending 31 March 2012 revenue by venue Laser Tag/ Mini Climbing/ Misc, Golf, 11.8% 1.3% Beverage, Games, 33.6% 10.3% For personal use only Food, 19.7% Bowling, 23.4% 7 Main Event Outlook ― Texas has an attractive economic climate which is expected to strongly support future growth: Population of 24 million (22 million live in Australia) 13th highest GDP in the world, if it was a country (Australia would be 16th)*. No state income tax Low cost of living Affordable housing Low unemployment relative to broader US market ― Similar market dynamics exist across US Sunbelt states For personal use only *These figures are based on the International Monetary Fund list of countries by GDP (nominal) for world GDP 8 Main Event Outlook ― Strong growth potential through new site development: Capable development team in place Potential trade areas identified Leasehold developments expected to contribute EBITDA of US$1.6m to US$1.8m on an investment of circa US$6m. Target is to double size of portfolio within 3 years New site in Houston has been secured Negotiations well advanced to secure a further Houston site For personal use only Potential for Main Event to expand into adjoining Sunbelt states 9 Health Clubs half year results Strong like for like performance boosted by success of bolt-on acquisitions $’000 HY12 HY11 % Change Total revenue 50,806 43,447 16.9 EBRITDA (ex pre-opening cost) 19,877 16,537 20.2 Operating margin 39.1% 38.1% Property costs (ex straight line (9,851) (8,102) (21.6) rent) For personal use only EBITDA1 10,026 8,435 18.9 (1) Excluding pre-opening costs and straight line rent 10 Health Clubs 9 months ending 31 March 2012 Update(1) ― Year to date revenues of $76.48m up 16.4% on revenues of $65.72m recorded in the prior corresponding period. ― Year to date EBITDA of $15.14m up 21.6% on EBITDA of $12.45m recorded in the prior corresponding period, improving on the 18.9% trend at the half year. ― The 31 March 2012 quarter was Goodlife’s strongest trading period with revenues for the quarter up 15.3% and EBITDA up 27.4%, driven by: a 1.7% increase in constant centre revenues and 7.5% increase in constant centre EBRITDA(2). the acquisition of 3 clubs in Melbourne at Waverley Park (December 2011), Caroline For personal use only Springs and Prahran (March 2012). (1) Based on 9 months unaudited trading (2) Earnings before property costs, interest, tax, deprecation and amortisation 11 Health Clubs Outlook ― Melbourne club acquisitions will deliver first full year earnings contribution in FY 2013. ― New development clubs at Dernancourt (SA) and Maroochydore (QLD), due to open in Q2 FY 2013. ― Additional site secured at Westlakes Shopping Centre in Adelaide, which is due to open in FY 2014. ― Refurbishments completed at Carseldine, Bardon, Balwyn and Chermside expected to drive incremental earnings. ― Will seek to make 2 bolt on acquisitions per year delivering $0.5m to $0.8m of EBITDA at EBITDA multiples of 3.5 to 4.0x. For personal use only ― Targeting to open 2 to 3 new clubs per year. Expect each to deliver $0.6m to $0.7m of EBITDA once fully ramped up, on an investment of circa $2.4m to $2.6m. 12 Marinas half year results Quality locations delivered consistently high occupancies with growth in berthing rates $’000 HY12 HY11 % Change Total revenue 11,393 11,159 2.1 EBRITDA 6,426 6,385 0.6 Operating margin 56.4% 57.2% For personal use only Property costs (1,096) (1,149) 4.6 EBITDA 5,330 5,236 1.8 13 Marinas 9 months ending 31 March 2012 Update(1) ― Year to date revenues of $18.1m and EBITDA of $8.57m in line with the prior corresponding period. ― Continues to enjoy consistently high occupancy levels and strong operating margins of 56.7%. Outlook ― Strong demand and supply fundamentals, with material barriers to entry, expected to underpin future performance. For personal use only (1) Based on 9 montths unaudited trading 14 Bowling half year results Revenue performance underpinned by product innovation and value offerings $’000 HY12 HY11 % Change Total revenue 59,415 57,354 3.6 EBRITDA (ex pre-opening costs) 20,457 20,316 0.7 Operating margin 34.4% 35.4% Property costs (ex straight line rent) (10,742) (10,613) 1.2 EBITDA1 9,715 9,703 0.1 For personal use only (1) Excluding pre-opening costs and straight line rent 15 Bowling 9 months ending 31 March 2012 Update(1) ― Trading trends have improved significantly since the half year: Year to date revenues of $86.17m up 5.3% on revenues of $81.83m recorded in the prior corresponding period (up 3.6% at the half year).