Industry analysts Pannell Kerr Forster Consulting (PKF Canada) reported a slight average increase of 0.7 percentage point in occupancy nationally for 2012 compared to 2011, while average daily rates (ADRs) increased by 1.9%. PKF's analysis of 2012 RevPAR Canada-wide showed an improvement of 3.1% over 2011, with Ontario's RevPAR increasing by 2.7% and Quebec's decreasing by 0.1% in calendar 2012. For calendar 2013, PKF is forecasting RevPAR increases of 3.75% nationally and 3.49%, 1.02%, and 3.37% for the Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal areas respectively.
The following is a tabulated summary of Northampton's results from continuing operations:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months ended December 31 Nine months ended December 31---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2012 2011 % change 2012 2011 % change----------------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues 6,925,505 7,204,920 -3.9 23,313,472 23,456,404 -0.6----------------------------------------------------------------------------Gross profit 3,165,984 3,462,928 -8.6 11,352,795 11,917,392 -4.7----------------------------------------------------------------------------Pre-tax profit 461,973 500,189 -7.6 2,038,505 2,967,189 -31.3----------------------------------------------------------------------------Profit 407,973 358,189 13.7 1,368,005 2,045,289 -33.1----------------------------------------------------------------------------Net income 398,636 167,079 138.6 814,408 1,329,517 -38.7----------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings per share 0.015 0.006 138.6 0.031 0.051 -38.7----------------------------------------------------------------------------Cash flow 1,076,101 878,625 22.5 3,054,777 3,327,897 -8.2----------------------------------------------------------------------------Cash flow per share 0.041 0.034 22.5 0.117 0.128 -8.2----------------------------------------------------------------------------EBITDA 1,648,546 1,738,261 -5.2 5,830,632 6,558,952 -11.1----------------------------------------------------------------------------
For a more complete discussion of the Company's results, please see Northampton's quarterly filings on www.sedar.com, or the quarterly MD&A, financials, and notes to the financial statements on the Company's website at www.nhgi.com.
About Northampton
Northampton Group Inc. is an integrated Canadian hotelier with ownership and management interests in 2,002 rooms in 16 hotels (including the new aloft Vaughan Mills hotel in Vaughan, Ontario) with a selective strategic development program in place. Focused on creating a solid return for all stakeholders, Northampton's proven, market-sensitive strategy is to acquire or build hotels that provide superior overnight accommodation in the mid-price market. Northampton has consistently excelled in this sector, offering services that exceed expectations.
Disclaimer:
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbour" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause Northampton's results to differ materially from expectations. Such risks may relate to hotel performance, market fluctuations, investee performance, and other risks more fully described in the Company's annual report, posted on the Company's website and on SEDAR. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Northampton Group disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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Contacts:
Northampton Group Inc.
Vinod Patel
President and CEO
905-629-9992
www.nhgi.com
