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Basic-Fit N.V.

Earnings Release Jul 26, 2024

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BASIC-FIT PRESS RELEASE HALF-YEAR 2024 RESULTS

Hoofddorp, 26 July 2024

BASIC-FIT REPORTS STRONG FIRST HALF AND CONFIRMS OUTLOOK 2024

Underlying EBITDA less rent increased by 26% to €139 million

H1 2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Revenue increased by 17% to €585 million (H1 2023: €500 million)
  • Increase in average revenue per member per month to €23.80 (H1 2023:€23.13)
  • Underlying EBITDA less rent increased by 26% to €139 million (H1 2023: € 110 million)
  • Net profit of €4.2 million (H1 2023: a loss of €6.1 million)

H1 2024 OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Number of memberships increased by 13% year-on-year to 4.1 million (H1 2023: 3.6 million)
  • Record net club growth of 135 to 1,537 clubs
  • Successful completion of the acquisition of 47 RSG Spain clubs and consecutive disposal of five Holmes Place clubs

OUTLOOK 2024

  • Club network to increase to around 1,575 clubs
  • Revenue of between €1.20 billion to €1.25 billion
  • Average revenue per member per month to increase to at least €24.50
  • Underlying EBITDA less rent of between €305 million and €330 million (2023: €261 million)
  • Free cash flow before new club expansion per share of between €2.60 and €2.95 (2023: €2.09)
  • ROIC of mature clubs of well over 30%

RENE MOOS, CEO BASIC-FIT:

"We had a solid first half of the year, with memberships increasing by almost 300 thousand to 4.1 million. By the end of June, we expanded our network by 135 clubs, achieving 78% of the targeted club openings for the year. We are making good progress with the conversion of the 42 acquired McFIT clubs in Spain to the Basic-Fit brand and expect to have nearly completed it by the start of the important sales season in September.

The RSG Spain acquisition and the high number of club openings, along with their initial investments and losses, weighed on the cash flow and profitability in the first half of the year. This trend will reverse in the second half of the year, during which we will open a limited number of clubs, and the clubs opened in the first half of the year will start contributing to the bottom line. Despite the impact of the large number of club openings in the first half of the year, we were able to achieve an increase in the underlying EBITDA less rent of 26% to €139 million.

Operating leverage has had our increased attention during the past year. At our CMD in November 2023 we communicated that we aim to reduce headquarter costs to between 6% and 7% of revenue in the medium term. In the first half of 2024, we made good progress in achieving our goal by reducing headquarter cost to 7.2% of revenue, compared to 8.2% in the first half of 2023.

It is good to see the year-on-year improvement in profitability in the first half of the year and we look forward to an even stronger second half of the year, during which we expect to achieve all our targets for 2024 as communicated in April."

BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

Key figures (In € millions, unaudited) H1 2024 H1 2023 Change
Total revenue 584.8 500.4 17%
of which club revenue 579.5 496.5 17%
of which non-club revenue 5.3 3.9 35%
Club personnel costs (91.7) (76.3) 20%
Other club operating costs (147.1) (133.6) 10%
Club EBITDA 340.7 286.6 19%
Overhead (74.5) (69.6) 7%
EBITDA 266.2 217.0 23%
Depreciation and impairment tangibles (92.6) (84.4) 10%
Amortisation and impairment intangibles (5.5) (4.4) 23%
Depreciation right-of-use assets (113.0) (96.5) 17%
COVID-19 rent credits - 0.4
Operating profit 55.1 32.1 72%
Cash finance costs* (22.8) (13.5) 68%
Non-cash finance costs** (0.6) (6.2) -90%
Interest lease liabilities (25.3) (19.5) 30%
Income from associates 0.5 -
Corporate income tax (2.7) 1.0
Net result 4.2 (6.1)

Underlying key figures

Club EBITDA 340.7 286.6 19%
Rent costs (opened clubs) (129.2) (107.6) 20%
Exceptional items - clubs 2.9 2.2 36%
Underlying Club EBITDA less rent (opened clubs) 214.4 181.2 18%
EBITDA 266.2 217.0 23%
Rent costs clubs and overhead, incl. car leases (131.9) (109.6) 20%
Exceptional items - total 4.2 2.9 46%
Underlying EBITDA less rent 138.5 110.3 26%
Underlying net result*** 13.0 5.7 126%
Basic underlying net result per share (in €) 0.20 0.09 126%
Diluted underlying net result per share (in €) 0.20 0.09 126%

Totals are based on non-rounded figures. * Net finance costs related to bank loans, the convertible bond and the Schuldshein, SWAP settlement results and other cash finance costs. ** Non-cash finance costs related to the convertible bond accrual, interest rate hedge valuation results and amortisation of debt arranging fees. *** Adjusted for IFRS 16 (lease accounting), PPArelated amortisation, interest rate swaps valuation differences and non-cash convertible bond interest charges, exceptional items, one-offs and the related tax effects. Definitions of all alternative performance measures (APM's) used in this press release can be found in the APM section in this report.

CLUB NETWORK AND MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Geographic club split

H1 2024 FY 2023 H1 2023
Netherlands 241 237 235
Belgium 227 223 222
Luxembourg 10 10 10
France 834 781 718
Spain 201 139 112
Germany 2 4 12 6
Total 1,537 1,402 1,303

In the first half of 2024, we expanded our network by a record 135 clubs, reaching a total of 1,537 clubs. Compared to a year ago, this represents an increase of 234 clubs, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 18%. The 135 net club growth in the first half of 2024 is the result of 98 club openings, five club closures and the net addition of 42 RSG Spain clubs.

In Spain, where we acquired the 47 clubs of RSG Spain at the end of the first quarter of 2024, we recorded the largest increase in club growth, with a net addition of 62 clubs. Compared to a year ago, our Spanish network increased by 89 clubs (+79%). The June 2024 club count excludes the five Holmes Place clubs that were part of the RSG Spain transaction and that were divested in June 2024.

At the end of June 2024, 14 of the 42 remaining RSG Spain clubs were successfully rebranded and refurbished as Basic-Fit clubs. By the start of the important sales season in September 2024, we expect to have nearly completed the rebranding and refurbishing of the remaining RSG Spain clubs.

Our French network recorded further robust growth with the addition of 53 clubs to 834 clubs. Compared to a year ago, our French network increased by 116 clubs (+16%).

In our newest growth market, Germany, we opened 12 clubs, increasing our German presence to a total of 24 clubs. Compared to a year ago, our German network has grown by 18 clubs. It is promising to see that the clubs that we have opened so far in 2024, are showing stronger growth trends after their respective openings, compared to clubs that we opened in 2023. This trend is visible in both larger and smaller cities. During this period, we opened our first clubs in Berlin and Frankfurt, and a second club in Bremen and Cologne.

In the Netherlands and Belgium, we expanded our network by four clubs each, to 241 and 227 clubs respectively.

In millions, end of period 2024 2023 change
Start of the year 3.80 3.35 13%
First quarter 4.05 3.60 13%
Second quarter* 4.09 3.61 13%
Third quarter 3.71
Fourth quarter 3.80

Membership development

* Second quarter 2024 membership count, excluding memberships from the five sold Holmes Place clubs.

In the first half of the year, we increased our membership base by almost 300 thousand to 4.1 million. Compared to a year ago, our membership base increased by almost half a million memberships or 13%.

The Benelux countries and Spain all achieved sound membership growth trends. In Germany, we see a gradual improvement in membership growth trends, notably with the newer clubs, as we are further building brand equity. Business conditions in France remained somewhat challenging during the first half of the year, albeit that the second quarter showed prudent signs of improving growth trends.

In the first half of the year, we implemented a new management structure in France, in which we separated the responsibilities for club expansion and club operations. We also divided the country into separate regions, with each region being overseen by its own dedicated business director.

To further improve the membership experience, we continue to invest in the quality of the clubs, including the offering of massage chairs and longer opening hours, which we are currently testing in different clubs and in different regions.

The uptake of the premium membership by joiners remained around 50%. Premium memberships accounted for 43% of our total membership base at the end of the first half (H1 2023: 41%). Our total membership base includes the new RSG Spain members, who do not have a premium membership.

A club is considered mature when it is at least 24 months old at the start of the calendar year. At the end of June 2024, we operated 993 mature clubs with an average of 3,175 memberships per club. In 2024, the 2021 club cohort was added in the mature club base. These clubs were impacted during their important ingrowth period by COVID-19 closures and restrictions and have an average membership count below the average of the group. The continued high uptake of the Premium membership, although supportive to our average yield per member, is also having a negative impact on the average membership per club. In the medium term we expect the average mature club to have 3,250 memberships as communicated at our CMD in November last year.

REVENUE

Revenue split

In € millions H1 2024
unaudited
H1 2023
unaudited
change
Club revenue 579.5 496.5 17%
of which fitness revenue 563.2 483.1 17%
of which other club revenue 16.3 13.4 22%
Non-club revenue 5.3 3.9 35%
Total revenue 584.8 500.4 17%

Totals are based on non-rounded figures.

In the first half of 2024, group revenue increased by 17% to €585 million (H1 2023: €500 million). Fitness revenue, which includes income from our different memberships, as well as from add-ons like sportswater and personal online coach, increased by 17% to €563 million (H1 2023: €483 million). Growth was driven by the growth in memberships in combination with an increase in the average revenue per member per month (yield) to €23.80, compared with €23.13 in H1 2023.

Other club revenue increased by 22% to €16.3 million (H1 2023: €13.4 million) and includes income from our personal trainer concepts, physiotherapists, day passes, vending and advertising revenue via the screens in our clubs.

Non-club revenue, which includes sales from our webshop and NXT Level nutritional products to retailers, increased by 35% to €5.3 million (H1 2023: €3.9 million).

H1 2024 H1 2023 change
In € millions unaudited unaudited
Benelux 256.6 230.5 11%
France, Spain & Germany 328.1 269.9 22%
Total revenue 584.8 500.4 17%

Geographic revenue split

Totals are based on non-rounded figures

Our two geographic segments, the Benelux and France, Spain & Germany, recorded strong yearon-year revenue growth of 11% and 22% respectively. The increase in revenue reflects the growth of the club networks of the segments, memberships growth and an increase in yield.

UNDERLYING CLUB EBITDA LESS RENT

Underlying Club EBITDA less rent, which is the IFRS-based club EBITDA minus the invoiced rent costs of our opened clubs and adjusted for exceptional items, increased by 18% to €214 million (H1 2023: €181 million).

Underlying club EBITDA less rent*

In € millions H1 2024
unaudited
H1 2023
unaudited
change
Club revenue 579.5 496.5 17%
Club personnel costs (91.7) (76.3) 20%
Other club operating costs (147.1) (133.6) 10%
Club EBITDA 340.7 286.6 19%
Rent costs (opened clubs) (129.2) (107.6) 20%
Exceptional items - clubs 2.9 2.2 36%
Underlying Club EBITDA
less rent*
214.4 181.2 18%
As a % of club revenue 37.0 36.5 +50bps

* Opened clubs. Totals are based on non-rounded figures.

Club operating costs related to rents (€129 million) and personnel (€92 million) each increased by 20% compared to the first half of 2023 due to the increasing club network (+18% in the past twelve months) and low to mid-single digit rent and wage cost inflation.

Other club operating expenses increased at a lower rate of 10% to €147 million (H1 2023: €134 million). The lower overall cost increase compared to club rents and personnel costs, reflects the benefit from a lower energy bill compared to a year ago.

Bad debt write-offs in monetary terms, as well as a percentage of revenue, increased compared to the first half of 2023. Compared to the second half of 2023, the bad debt write-offs as a percentage of revenue was stable. In our largest market, France, the rate improved compared to the second half of 2023.

The underlying club EBITDA less rent of €214 million has been adjusted for exceptional items that amounted to €2.9 million (H1 2023: €2.2 million). Exceptional items mainly relate to club closure costs and rent costs of newly built clubs that have not yet opened.

The year-on-year increase in underlying club EBITDA less rent was driven by our larger network of mature clubs and to a lesser extent by our immature clubs that were opened during 2022 and 2023.

Our mature clubs recorded a 16% higher underlying club EBITDA less rent of €188 million compared to €162 million in the first half of 2023. The average underlying mature club EBITDA per club increased to €189 thousand compared to €182 thousand in the same period last year. Like in 2023, we expect mature club profitability to improve in the second half of the year as a result of the further gradual increase in average yield per member and growth in memberships.

UNDERLYING EBITDA LESS RENT

Underlying EBITDA less rent

In € millions H1 2024
unaudited
H1 2023
unaudited
change
Club EBITDA 340.7 286.6 19%
Overhead expenses excluding
marketing
(42.4) (40.8) 4%
Marketing expenses (32.1) (28.8) 12%
EBITDA 266.2 217.0 23%
Rent costs clubs and overhead,
incl. car leases
(131.9) (109.6) 20%
Exceptional items - total 4.2 2.9 46%
Underlying EBITDA less
rent
138.5 110.3 26%

Totals are based on non-rounded figures.

Underlying EBITDA less rent, which is EBITDA adjusted for exceptional items and minus invoiced rent costs, increased by 26% to €139 million, compared with €110 million in H1 2023.

Overhead expenses excluding marketing increased by 4% to €42.4 million (H1 2023: €40.8 million). As a percentage of total revenue, overhead expenses excluding marketing decreased by 100 basis points to 7.2% (H1 2023: 8.2%). The decrease in overhead expenses as a percentage of sales resulted from our efforts to improve operational efficiencies.

Marketing expenses increased by 12% to €32.1 million (H1 2023: €28.8 million). Marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue came in at 5.5% (H1 2023: 5.8%).

The underlying EBITDA less rent has been adjusted for exceptional items that amounted to €4.2 million (H1 2023: €2.9 million). The additional exceptional charges not included in club EBITDA in the first half of 2024 (€1.3 million) consist of various relatively small amounts and include one-off costs related to the RSG Spain acquisition and the sale of the five Holmes Place clubs.

DEPRECIATION & AMORTISATION

Depreciation and impairment of tangibles increased by 10% to €92.6 million, compared with €84.4 million in the first half of 2023. The relatively limited year-on-year increase is the result of our Smart Refurbishing initiative, which we announced at our CMD last November. Under this initiative, instead of fully replacing all of our fitness equipment after six or eight years, our fitness equipment partner pays regular visits to the clubs to maintain and refurbish the equipment. The activities extend the useful life of the fitness equipment to twelve years and has a positive sustainability impact due to its lower environmental footprint. This change has resulted in a €5 million lower depreciation of fitness equipment for the April to June 2024 period, compared to the depreciation prior to the start of the Smart Refurbishing.

Depreciation of right-of-use assets increased to €113 million from €96.5 million in the first half of 2023. The year-on-year increase reflects the strong growth of our club network in 2023 and 2024.

Amortisation and impairment of intangibles amounted to €5.5 million, compared with €4.4 million in the first half of 2023. The increase is partly related to the RSG Spain acquisition at the end of March 2024.

COVID-19 RENT CREDITS

COVID-19 rent credits in the period were nil, compared with €0.4 million in the first half of 2023. COVID-19 rent credits are related to property rent discounts received from our landlords that did not result in the amendment of lease contracts. In the event of lease contract amendments, we remeasured right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on our balance sheet. The reported amount in the first half of 2023 reflects the finalisation of rent negotiations for a number of clubs that were temporarily closed in 2021.

OPERATING PROFIT

Operating profit increased by 72% to €55.1 million, compared with €32.1 million in the first half of 2023. Drivers for the strong increase were similar to those behind our higher EBITDA. Operating profit also benefitted from a lower increase in depreciation charges for our fitness equipment thanks to our Smart Refurbishing initiative.

FINANCE COSTS

Cash finance costs increased to €22.8 million in the first half of 2024, compared with €13.5 million in the first half of 2023 and €21.1 million in the second half of 2023. The strong year-on-year increase reflects higher average interest rates due to the expiration of favourable hedging contracts in May 2023, and a higher average level of bank debt than in the previous year. The higher average level of bank debt results from the decision to open 78% of the targeted club openings for 2024 in the first half of the year (H1 2023: 51%).

Non-cash finance costs amounted to €0.6 million in the first half of 2024 compared to €6.2 million in the first half of 2023. The lower costs in the first half of 2024 are mainly the result of a positive result from interest rate swap valuation differences (€4.7 million) compared to a negative result in the first half of 2023 (€1.4 million). Non-cash finance costs also include the accretion of interest related to the liability component of the convertible bond, which amounted to €4.8 million (H1 2023: €4.5 million).

Interest on lease liabilities was €25.3 million, compared with €19.5 million in the first half of 2023.

INCOME FROM ASSOCIATES AND CORPORATE INCOME TAX

Income from associates amounted to €0.5 million in the period (H1 2023: nil).

Corporate income tax was an expense of €2.7 million (H1 2023: €1.0 million income). The expense in the first half of 2024 is the result of a positive pre-tax result of €6.9 million (H1 2023: €7.2 million loss) and includes €0.6 million CVAE tax (H1 2023: €0.7 million). CVAE tax ('Cotisation sur la Valeur Ajoutée des Entreprises') is a corporate value-added contribution that meets the definition of an income tax as established under IAS 12. The lower CVAE tax in the first half of 2024 reflects a reduced tax percentage in 2024. Over the next few years, the CVAE rate should be gradually reduced and abolished in 2027 (source: Finance Act for 2024).

NET RESULT AND UNDERLYING NET RESULT

The net result for the first half of 2024 was a profit of €4.2 million, compared to a loss of €6.1 million in the first half of 2023. The underlying net result, which is the reported net result adjusted for IFRS 16 (lease accounting), PPA-related amortisation, interest rate swaps valuation differences and non-cash convertible bond interest charges, exceptional items, one-offs and the related tax effects, increased by 126% to a profit of €13.0 million (H1 2023: €5.7 million). Note that the first half of 2023 underlying net result was restated from €2.4 million. Previously, this was not adjusted for non-cash convertible bond interest charges.

In € millions H1 2024 H1 2023
Net result 4.2 (6.1)
IFRS 16 adjustments 6.3 6.3
PPA amortisation 1.3 1.3
Valuation differences IRS (non-cash) (4.7) 1.4
Non-cash interest convertible bond 4.8 4.5
Exceptional items 4.2 2.9
COVID-19 rent credits - (0.4)
Tax effects (25.8%) (3.1) (4.1)
Underlying net result 13.0 5.7

Reconciliation net result to underlying net result

Totals are based on non-rounded figures.

NET DEBT AND LIQUIDITY

Net debt (excluding lease liabilities) was €944 million at the end of June 2024, compared with €804 million at year-end 2023. The higher net debt reflects the decision to open 78% of the targeted club openings, including the RSG Spain acquisition, in the first half of the year (H1 2023: 51%). With a lower level of club openings in the second half of the year, we anticipate a lower net debt level at year-end 2024.

Net debt including lease liabilities was €2,643 million, compared with €2,464 million at year-end 2023.

The net debt/adjusted EBITDA1 leverage ratio was 2.8 at the end of June 2024 (year-end 2023: 2.6), which is well below the 3.5 covenant threshold agreed with our lenders.

The interest coverage ratio was 7.7 in the first half of 2024, which is well above the 2.0 minimum ratio agreed with our lenders.

Including committed, but undrawn facilities, the company had access to cash and cash equivalents of €104 million at the end of June 2024.

WORKING CAPITAL

Working capital was €135 million negative compared to €184 million negative at year-end 2023 and €168 million negative at the end of June 2023. The change in working capital as a percentage of revenue from 18% at year-end 2023 to 12% at the end of June 2024, is mainly the result of the timing of club openings and a change in payment policy.

The change in working capital compared to the year-end 2023 also partly explains the increase in the net debt at the end of June 2024.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

The initial average capex for the 98 newly built clubs that we opened in H1 2024 was €1.25 million per club (H1 2023: €1.21 million). For the full year 2024, we expect the average capex for a newly built club to be around €1.25 million (full year 2023: €1.18 million). Regardless of the initial capex for a club, we continue to only sign a lease contract for a new club if we expect to achieve a return on invested capital (ROIC) of at least 30% at maturity.

The net 42 acquired RSG Spain clubs are not included in the full year guidance of on average €1.25 million initial capex per club. We expect that the combination of purchase price and rebranding & refurbishing spend will be around €1.4 million per club. This slightly higher initial capex per club is warranted by the fact that these clubs have positive cash flow right from the start, compared to newly built clubs that have start-up losses.

The average maintenance cost per club was €15 thousand (H1 2023: €19 thousand). With an expected higher spend in the second half of 2024, we expect the average spend per club to remain at around €55 thousand for the full year 2024.

Other capex amounted to €9.4 million (H1 2023: €6.9 million). Other capex consists of investments in innovations and software development and sustainability related investments. The sustainability related investments amounted to €2.5 million (H1 2023: €0.4 million) and mainly relate to the energy transition; changing gas-based warm water and heating systems with fully

1 Adjusted EBITDA under the bank covenants is defined as the underlying EBITDA less rent adjusted for permitted pro forma adjustments, which are capped at 15% of the total adjusted EBITDA.

electric systems, and the installation of solar panels. Since the start of the energy transition project, we have converted 67 of the 300 clubs with gas systems, of which 22 in the first half of 2024. In addition, we installed solar panels on 26 clubs in the first six months of the year.

2024 OUTLOOK

We confirm our outlook for 2024 as provided at the time of our Q1 2024 trading update in April:

  • Club network to increase to around 1,575 clubs, including RSG Spain acquisition
  • Revenue of between €1.20 billion to €1.25 billion
  • Average revenue per member per month to increase to at least €24.50
  • Underlying EBITDA less rent of between €305 million and €330 million (2023: €261 million)
  • Free cash flow before new club expansion2 per share of between €2.60 and €2.95 (2023: €2.09)
  • ROIC of mature clubs of well over 30%

Club openings pipeline (# clubs)

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Basic-Fit Investor Relations +31 (0)23 302 23 85 [email protected]

Basic-Fit is listed on Euronext Amsterdam in the Netherlands ISIN: NL0011872650 Symbol: BFIT

AUDIO WEBCAST HALF YEAR RESULTS 2024

Date and time: 26 July 2024 at 14.00 CET Link to webcast (corporate.basic-fit.com/investors/financial-results)

2 Definition given at CMD Nov-2023: underlying EBITDA less rent, minus maintenance capex, other capex, cash interest and cash taxes.

FINANCIAL CALENDAR

Q3 2024 trading update 18 October 2024

ABOUT BASIC-FIT

With more than 1,500 clubs, Basic-Fit is the largest fitness operator in Europe. The company operates in six countries and has 4.1 million memberships. On a daily basis, members can work on improving their health and fitness in our clubs. Basic-Fit operates a straightforward membership model and offers a high-quality, value-for-money fitness experience that appeals to the fitness needs of all people who care about their personal health and fitness.

NOTES TO THE PRESS RELEASE

The financials are presented in millions of euros and all values are rounded to the nearest million unless otherwise stated. Change percentages and totals are calculated before rounding. As a consequence, rounded amounts may not add up to the rounded total in all cases.

This press release contains inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES

The financial information in this report includes non-IFRS financial measures and ratios (e.g. underlying club EBITDA less rent, underlying EBITDA less rent, exceptional items, underlying net result and net debt) that are not recognised as measures of financial performance or liquidity under IFRS. In addition, Basic-Fit discloses certain other operational data, such as the number of clubs, number of members and number of countries in which Basic-Fit is present. The non-IFRS financial measures presented are measures used by management to monitor the underlying performance of the business and operations and, have therefore not been audited or reviewed. Furthermore, they may not be indicative of historical operating results, nor are they meant to be predictive of future results. These non-IFRS measures are presented because they are considered important supplementary measurements of Basic-Fit's performance, and we believe that these and similar measures are widely used in the industry in which Basic-Fit operates as a way to evaluate a company's operating performance and liquidity. Not all companies calculate non-IFRS financial measures in the same manner or on a consistent basis. As a result, these measures and ratios may not be comparable to measures used by other companies under the same or similar names.

Alternative performance measures

Term Definition
Fitness revenue Revenue from memberships, as well as from add-ons like sports water and personal online coach
Club revenue Total of fitness revenue and other club revenue
Yield (ARPU) per month Fitness revenue divided by average members of the period (divided by number of months in the period)
Club EBITDA EBITDA before overhead costs and net result from non-club revenue (webshop and NXT Level)
Underlying club EBITDA less rent Club EBITDA adjusted for exceptional items and minus invoiced rent costs of opened clubs
Underlying club EBITDA less rent margin Underlying club EBITDA less rent as a percentage of club revenue
Overhead Total costs related to (local) headquarters, including all IT development, customer care and marketing
EBITDA Profit (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortisation and COVID-19 rent credit
Underlying EBITDA less rent EBITDA adjusted for exceptional items and minus invoiced rent costs
Underlying EBITDA less rent margin Underlying EBITDA less rent as a percentage of total revenue
EBIT (operating profit) Profit (loss) before interest and taxes
Exceptional items Exceptional items include start-up costs for new countries, costs related to club closures and other costs or
profits that are of a one-off nature or do not reflect the normal operations of the business
Underlying net result Net result adjusted for IFRS16, PPA amortisation, IRS valuation differences, non-cash convertible bond
accruals, exceptional items, one-offs and the related tax effects
Basic underlying EPS Underlying net result divided by the weighted average number of shares
Diluted underlying EPS Underlying net result divided by the weighted average number of diluted shares
Net debt Total of long-term and short-term borrowings and IFRS16 lease liabilities, less cash and cash equivalents
Net debt (excl. lease liabilities) Total of long-term and short-term borrowings, less cash and cash equivalents
Working capital Total of inventories plus trade and other receivables, minus trade and other payables
Mature club ROIC Underlying mature club EBITDA less rent as a percentage of the initial investment to build a club
Mature club Club that has been open for 24 months or more at the start of the year
Mature club revenue Revenue of mature clubs
Mature club underlying EBITDA less rent Underlying EBITDA less rent of mature clubs
Mature club underlying EBITDA less rent margin Underlying EBITDA less rent of mature clubs as a percentage of mature club revenue
Free cash flow before new club capex Underlying EBITDA less rent, maintenance capex, other capex, cash interest and cash taxes
Initial capex newly built club Total expenses newly built clubs divided by the number of newly built clubs
Expansion capex Total expenses of newly built clubs, acquisitions, existing club enlargements and expenses for clubs that are
not yet open
Maintenance capex Capex to maintain the club and replace or refurbish the fitness equipment
Average maintenance capex per club Total maintenance capex divided by the average number of clubs

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS / IMPORTANT NOTICE

Some statements in this press release may be considered 'forward-looking statements'. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may occur in the future. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are outside of our control and impossible to predict and may cause actual results to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, analyses and projections about the industry in which we operate and management's beliefs and assumptions about possible future events. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which only express views as at the date of this press release and are neither predictions nor guarantees of possible future events or circumstances. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities law.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024 (unaudited)

Interim condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income 15
Interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position 16
Interim condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity 17
Interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flow 18
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 19
Management Board's statement on the interim consolidated financial statements for the six
months ended 30 June 2024
44
Overview risks 45

Basic-Fit Half-Year Report 2024 2

Interim condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Consolidated statement of profit or loss

30 June 2024 30 June 2023
For the six months ended Note Unaudited Unaudited
€ 000 € 000
Revenue 5 584,756 500,420
584,756 500,420
Cost of consumables used 6 (18,773) (17,788)
Employee benefits expense 7 (105,445) (90,038)
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges 8 (211,074) (185,306)
Other operating income 9 695 667
Other operating expenses 10 (195,015) (175,869)
Operating profit 55,144 32,086
Finance income 11 127 1
Finance costs 11 (48,841) (39,243)
Share of profit of an associate 450 -
Profit/(loss) before income tax 6,880 (7,156)
Income tax 12 (2,698) 1,036
Profit/(loss) for the year 4,182 (6,120)
Attributable to equity holders of the parent:
Basic earnings per share (in €) 19 0.06 (0.09)
Diluted earnings per share (in €) 19 0.06 (0.09)

Consolidated statement of other comprehensive income

30 June 2024 30 June 2023
For the six months ended Unaudited Unaudited
€ 000 € 000
Profit/(loss) for the year 4,182 (6,120)
Other comprehensive income for the year net of tax - -
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year 4,182 (6,120)
30 June 2024 31 December 2023
Note Unaudited Audited
€ 000 € 000
Assets
Non-current assets
Goodwill 13 215,389 204,843
Other intangible assets 14 48,219 43,939
Property, plant and equipment 15 1,219,182 1,172,194
Right-of-use assets 16 1,610,911 1,543,877
Investment in associates 1,200 750
Deferred tax assets 12 81,794 82,033
Receivables 12,457 10,064
Total non-current assets 3,189,152 3,057,700
Current assets
Inventories 23,382 23,790
Income tax receivable 981 135
Trade and other receivables 76,156 80,247
Derivative financial instruments 17 249 1,769
Cash and cash equivalents 34,793 70,934
Total current assets 135,561 176,875
Total assets 3,324,713 3,234,575
Equity
Share capital 3,960 3,960
Share premium 690,526 690,526
Reserves 51,601 51,467
Retained earnings (337,795) (341,977)
Total equity 408,292 403,976
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities 16 1,448,524 1,405,291
Borrowings 18 958,173 857,203
Derivative financial instruments 17 32 6,255
Deferred tax liabilities 12 754 298
Provisions 1,594 836
Total non-current liabilities 2,409,077 2,269,883
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 234,893 288,181
Lease liabilities 16 250,734 254,021
Borrowings 18 20,670 18,000
Current income tax liabilities 1,047 514
Total current liabilities 507,344 560,716
Total liabilities 2,916,421 2,830,599
Total equity and liabilities 3,324,713 3,234,575

Interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position

Interim condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

For six months ended 30 June 2024 (in € 000)

Attributed to equity holders of the parent
Share
capital
Share
premium
Treasury
shares
Equity settled
share-based
payments
reserve
Equity
component
of convertible
bonds
Retained
earnings
Total
equity
As at 1 January 2024 3,960 690,526 - 2,747 48,720 (341,977) 403,976
Comprehensive income:
Result for the period - - - - - 4,182 4,182
Total comprehensive
income for the period
- - - - - 4,182 4,182
Purchase of
treasury shares
- - (1,092) - - - (1,092)
Equity-settled share
based payments1
- - - 1,226 - 1,226
Transactions with
owners recognised
directly in equity
- - (1,092) 1,226 - - 134
As at 30 June
2024 (unaudited)
3,960 690,526 (1,092) 3,973 48,720 (337,795) 408,292

1 Note 20 Share-based payments

For six months ended 30 June 2023 (in € 000)

Attributed to equity holders of the parent
Share
capital
Share
premium
Treasury
shares
Equity settled
share-based
payments
reserve
Equity
component
of convertible
bonds
Retained
earnings
Total
equity
As at 1 January 2023 3,960 690,526 - 880 48,720 (338,691) 405,395
Comprehensive income:
Result for the period - - - - - (6,120) (6,120)
Total comprehensive
income for the period
- - - - - (6,120) (6,120)
Purchase of
treasury shares
- - (221) - - - (221)
Exercised share
based payments1
- - 221 (183) - (258) (220)
Equity-settled share
based payments1
- - - 793 - - 793
Transactions with
owners recognised
directly in equity
- - - 610 - (258) 352
As at 30 June
2023 (unaudited)
3,960 690,526 - 1,490 48,720 (345,069) 399,627

1 Note 20 Share-based payments

30 June 2024 30 June 2023
For the six months ended Note Unaudited Unaudited
€ 000 € 000
Operating activities
Profit/(loss) before income tax 6,880 (7,156)
Non-cash adjustments to reconcile profit before tax to net cash flows:
Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment and right-of
use assets
8 205,618 180,869
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets 8 5,456 4,437
COVID-19 rent credits - (380)
Share-based payment expense 20 1,226 793
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment 9 (648) (164)
Adjustments for finance income 11 (127) (1)
Adjustments for finance costs 11 48,841 39,243
Adjustments for result from associates (450) -
Movements in provisions 265 296
Working capital adjustments:
Change in inventories1 517 (2,823)
Change in trade and other receivables2 7,681 10,370
Change in trade and other payables3 (8,259) (2,716)
Cash generated from operations 267,000 222,768
Income tax (paid) received (2,316) (3,151)
Net cash flows from operating activities 264,684 219,617
Investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 379 195
Proceeds from assets held for sale, net of cash disposed 4 5,000 -
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (190,719) (146,510)
Purchase of other intangible assets (4,009) (6,102)
Acquisition of business combinations, net of cash acquired 4 (27,496) -
Repayment of loans granted - 6
Interest received 127 1
Investments in other financial fixed assets (security deposits)1 (658) (634)
Net cash flows used in investing activities (217,376) (153,044)
Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings 125,000 85,000
Repayments of borrowings (30,725) (13,333)
Repayment of lease liability principal (126,396) (100,224)
Lease liabilities interest paid (31,104) (22,129)
Interest paid (excluding lease liabilities interest) (18,358) (11,983)
Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings (774) (2,680)
Purchase less sale treasury shares and exercised share-based payments (1,092) (441)
Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities (83,449) (65,790)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (36,141) 783
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 70,934 43,510
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 22 34,793 44,293

Interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flow

1 Excluding changes as a result of acquisition of business combinations

3 Excluding changes as a result of acquisition of business combinations, netting payables and receivables and changes in payables related to investing activities

2 Excluding changes as a result of acquisition of business combinations and netting payables and receivables

INDEX

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
1 Corporate and group information 20
1.1
Corporate information
20
1.2
Group information
20
2 Basis of preparation and changes to the Group's accounting policies 20
2.1
Basis of preparation and statement of compliance
20
2.2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
21
2.3
New standards, interpretations and amendments adopted by the Group
21
3 Segment information 23
4 Business combinations 25
5 Revenue 27
5.1
Disaggregation of revenue
27
5.2
Contract balances
28
5.3
Seasonality of operations
28
6 Cost of consumables used 28
7 Employee benefits expense 29
8 Depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges 29
9 Other operating income 29
10 Other operating expenses 30
11 Finance income and costs 30
12 Income tax 31
13 Goodwill and impairment testing 33
14 Other intangible assets 34
15 Property, plant and equipment 34
16 Right-of-use assets 35
17 Financial assets and liabilities 35
18 Borrowings 38
19 Earnings per share 40
20 Share-based payments 41
21 Contingencies and commitments 42
22 Cash and cash equivalents 42
23 Related party transactions 43
24 Events after the reporting period 43

1 Corporate and group information

1.1 Corporate information

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements ('interim financial statements') of Basic-Fit N.V. and its subsidiaries for the six months ended 30 June 2024 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 25 July 2024. These interim financial statements as at and for the six months ended 30 June 2024 comprise the financial information of the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the 'Group' and individually as 'Group entities').

Basic-Fit N.V. ('the Company') is a company incorporated in the Netherlands and whose shares are publicly traded. The Company's registered office is at Wegalaan 60, Hoofddorp, the Netherlands. The Company is domiciled in the Netherlands and registered at the Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam under trade registration number 66013577.

With 1,537 clubs and 4.1 million members, Basic-Fit is the largest fitness chain in Europe. The Group is active in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain and Germany.

It is Basic-Fit's belief that everyone deserves to be fit and feel great. Basic-Fit aims to make fitness accessible to everyone and get people to love their fitness habits to help them lead healthier lives. The Group offers lowcost, high-value fitness solutions to make working out a basic of life everywhere at any given time. By using state-of-the-art technology, Basic-Fit constantly updates its products and makes them scalable, affordable, and personalised.

1.2 Group information

On 27 March 2024, Basic-Fit Spain S.A. completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in RSG Group España S.L.U. and its 100% subsidiary RSG Group Madrid Moncloa S.L.U. At the date of acquisition, RSG operated 42 McFIT clubs and five Holmes Place clubs in Spain. In April 2024, Basic-Fit reached an agreement to sell the five Holmes Place clubs to Weon SL, a Spanish Premium sport facilities operator. This transaction was closed at the end of June 2024. The acquisition is further disclosed in note 4 Business combinations.

On 1 April 2024, the name of Basic Fit II S.A. changed into Basic-Fit France S.A.

2 Basis of preparation and changes to the Group's accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation and statement of compliance

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2024 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) and as adopted by the European Union.

The Group has prepared the interim financial statements on the basis that it will continue to operate as a going concern. The Management Board considers that there are no material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt over this assumption. They have formed a judgement that there is a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, and not less than 12 months from the end of the reporting period.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual consolidated financial statements as at 31 December 2023. However, selected explanatory notes are included to explain events or transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the Group's financial position and performance since the last annual financial statements.

The interim financial statements are presented in euros and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand ('€ x 1,000'), except when otherwise indicated.

2.2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In preparing these interim financial statements, management has made judgements and estimates about the future, including climate-related risks and opportunities, that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

The significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those described in the last annual financial statements.

Change in estimates

Under our Smart Refurbishing initiative, launched during the first six months of 2024, instead of fully replacing all of our fitness equipment at the end of its useful life, our fitness equipment partner pays regular visits to the club concerned after year six to maintain and refurbish all of its fitness equipment. The activities performed extends the useful life of the fitness equipment from between six and eight years to 12 years. This change has resulted in a €5 million decrease in depreciation of fitness equipment in the current period.

2.3 New standards, interpretations and amendments adopted by the Group

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023, except for the adoption of new standards effective as of 1 January 2024. The Group has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.

Several amendments apply for the first time in 2024, but do not have an impact on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group.

Supplier Finance Arrangements - Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7

In May 2023, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures to clarify the characteristics of supplier finance arrangements and require additional disclosure of such arrangements. The disclosure requirements in the amendments are intended to assist users of financial statements in understanding the effects of supplier finance arrangements on an entity's liabilities, cash flows and exposure to liquidity risk.

The transition rules clarify that an entity is not required to provide the disclosures in any interim periods in the year of initial application of the amendments. Thus, the amendments had no impact on the Group's interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Amendments to IFRS 16: Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback

In September 2022, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 16 to specify the requirements that a seller-lessee uses in measuring the lease liability arising in a sale and leaseback transaction, to ensure the seller-lessee does not recognise any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use it retains.

The amendments had no impact on the Group's interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Amendments to IAS 1: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current

In January 2020 and October 2022, the IASB issued amendments to paragraphs 69 to 76 of IAS 1 to specify the requirements for classifying liabilities as current or non-current. The amendments clarify:

  • What is meant by a right to defer settlement

  • That a right to defer must exist at the end of the reporting period

  • That classification is unaffected by the likelihood that an entity will exercise its deferral right

  • That only if an embedded derivative in a convertible liability is itself an equity instrument would the terms of a liability not impact its classification

In addition, a requirement has been introduced whereby an entity must disclose when a liability arising from a loan agreement is classified as non-current and the entity's right to defer settlement is contingent on compliance with future covenants within twelve months.

The amendments had no impact on the Group's interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

3 Segment information

The following tables present revenues and underlying EBITDA less rent information for the Group's operating segments for the six months ended 30 June 2024 and 2023, and include a reconciliation of underlying EBITDA less rent to result before income tax for the Group:

France,
Spain &
For six months ended 30 June 2024 Benelux Germany Total
Revenue 256,623 328,133 584,756
Underlying EBITDA less rent (segments) 120,779 47,891 168,670
Other reconciling items1 (30,154)
Total underlying EBITDA less rent 138,516
Reconciliation of underlying EBITDA less rent to profit/(loss) before tax:
Underlying EBITDA less rent 138,516
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges (211,074)
Finance costs – net (48,714)
Rent costs clubs and overhead, including car leases 131,907

Exceptional items (4,205)

Income from associates 450

Profit/(loss) before tax 6,880

1 Other reconciling items represent corporate costs that are not allocated to the operating segments. These corporate costs mainly consist of personnel costs and IT costs

France,
Spain &
For six months ended 30 June 2023 Benelux Germany Total
Revenue 230,487 269,933 500,420
Underlying EBITDA less rent (segments) 97,872 42,000 139,872
Other reconciling items (29,614)
Total underlying EBITDA less rent 110,258
Reconciliation of underlying EBITDA to profit/(loss) before tax:
Underlying EBITDA less rent 110,258
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges (185,306)
Finance costs – net (39,242)
Rent costs clubs and overhead, including car leases 110,011
COVID-19 rent credits 380
Exceptional items (3,257)
Profit/(loss) before tax (7,156)

Exceptional items include start-up costs for new countries, costs related to club closures and other costs or profits that are of a one-off nature or do not reflect the normal operations of the business.

Entity-wide information

The Group operates in six countries. Note 5 Revenue contains a breakdown of revenues of these countries. Revenue in the first six months of the year in the Netherlands, the Group's country of domicile, is €134.0 million (2023: €120.7 million). There are no customers that account for 10% or more of revenue in any period presented.

Breakdown of non-current intangible and tangible assets

30 June 2024 31 December 2023
The Netherlands (country of domicile) 628,847 643,529
Belgium 424,708 438,152
Luxembourg 35,356 36,286
France 1,471,140 1,456,947
Spain 454,650 328,505
Germany 79,000 61,434
Total 3,093,701 2,964,853

Non-current assets for this purpose consist of property, plant and equipment, right-of-use assets, goodwill and other intangible assets. During the six months ended 30 June 2024, the additions amounted to €424 million (Segment Benelux €37 million, Segment France, Spain and Germany €387 million). During the six months ended 30 June 2023, the additions amounted to €294 million (Segment Benelux €28 million, Segment France, Spain and Germany €266 million). The additions in both periods are directly related to the investments in new club openings and (in 2024) the acquisition of RSG Spain (note 4 Business combinations).

4 Business combinations

Acquisitions 2024

On 27 March 2024, Basic-Fit announced that it had closed the acquisition of RSG Group España S.L.U., including all 42 McFIT clubs and all five Holmes Place clubs in Spain ('RSG Spain'). In May 2024, Basic-Fit reached an agreement to sell the five Holmes Place clubs. The transaction related to this sale was closed at the end of June 2024. With the acquisition of RSG Spain, Basic-Fit will further strengthen its leading position in the Spanish fitness market.

The total purchase price net of cash was €31 million, which was mostly allocated to right-of-use assets (including favorable and unfavorable lease contracts) and lease liabilities, property, plant and equipment, customer relationships and net working capital. Assets and liabilities related to the five Holmes Place clubs were recognised as "held for sale" based on the expected sales proceeds. The goodwill of approximately €10.5 million represents the excess of the consideration transferred after the recognition of newly acquired net identifiable assets and liabilities totalling €28.0 million and primarily relates to the value of new customers and the value of the assembled workforce. The clubs were acquired through a share deal. In relation to this share deal, a deferred tax liability has been recognised for the temporary differences caused by the amortisation of customer relationships and the positive net amount of favorable and unfavorable leases that is not deductible for income tax purposes (total €3.1 million). For the same amount (€3.1 million) a deferred tax asset was recognised, related to a part of available carry forward losses of RSG Group España S.L.U. that can be used to set-off future taxable profits. The remaining amount of carry forward losses for which no deferred tax assets has been recognised amounted to €60 million.

The fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities will be revised if new information, obtained within one year from the acquisition date about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date, causes adjustments to the above amounts, or for any additional provisions that existed at the acquisition date.

Transaction costs of €420 thousand have been expensed and are included in Other operating expenses in the statement of profit or loss and are part of operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows.

From the date of acquisition, RSG Spain has contributed €13.7 millon of revenue and €1.3 million to the profit before tax of the Group. If the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of the year, revenues for the Group would have been approximately €598 million and the profit before tax for the period would have been €7.1 million.

Acquisitions 2023

There were no acquisitions during the first six months of 2023.

The fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquisitions in the first six months of 2024 and 2023 as at the date of acquisition was as follows:

Fair value recognised on acquisition Six months ended
30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Assets
Property, plant and equipment 14,019 -
Customer relationships 6,100 -
Right-of-use assets1 82,386 -
Favourable lease contracts2 12,688 -
Provision unfavourable lease contracts2 (6,375) -
Other intangible assets 32 -
Non-current financial assets 1,734 -
Inventories and receivables 789 -
(Net) Assets and liabilites held for sale 5,250 -
Cash and cash equivalents 7,261 -
Liabilities
Lease liabilities (82,386) -
Borrowings (4,787) -
Other provisions (491) -
Other current liabilities (8,245) -
Total identifiable net assets acquired at fair value 27,975 -
Goodwill arising on acquisition 10,546 -
Purchase consideration transferred (equity terms) 38,521 -
Analysis of cash flows on acquisition:
Net cash acquired with the subsidiary (included in cash flows from
investing activities)
7,261
Cash paid (38,521) -
Net outflow of cash - investing activities (31,260) -

1 Excluding adjustment for the measurement of favourable and unfavourable lease contracts

2 To be included in the measurement of right-of-use assets in the statement of financial position

The cash outflow in the interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flow in the first 6 months of 2024 was €27.5 million. An amount of €3.8 million was paid in July 2024.

5 Revenue

The Group's operations and main revenue streams are those described in the last annual financial statements. The Group's revenue is primarily derived from contracts with customers.

5.1 Disaggregation of revenue

In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by revenue type, by country and based on timing of revenue recognition:

Six months ended
30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Type of goods or service
Fitness membership revenue 563,181 483,113
Other club revenue 16,309 13,406
Non-club revenue 5,266 3,901
Total 584,756 500,420
Geographical markets
The Netherlands 133,976 120,738
Belgium 113,990 101,963
Luxembourg 8,657 7,786
France 270,877 243,149
Spain 55,258 26,460
Germany 1,998 324
Total 584,756 500,420
Timing of revenue recognition
Products and services recognised over time 543,180 458,775
Products and services recognised at a point in time 41,576 41,645
Total 584,756 500,420

Growth of Fitness membership revenue was driven by the growth in memberships in combination with an increase in the average revenue per member per month.

Other club revenue includes revenue from personal trainer concepts, physiotherapists, day passes, vending and advertising revenue via the screens in clubs. The increase in other club revenues is directly related to the increase in clubs and members in the past year as well as an increase in advertising revenue.

Non-club revenue includes sales from our webshop and NXT Level nutritional products to retailers.

5.2 Contract balances

Basic-Fit receives considerations before revenues are recognised (e.g. collected membership fees for future periods), but also recognises revenues before considerations are received (e.g. access to the clubs during a "free" period). A combination of timing differences between receipts and revenue recognition per member is possible. In case the revenues recognised exceed the received considerations, this is recognised as part of receivables. In the event that the received considerations exceed the revenues recognised, this is recognised as deferred revenues.

The following table provides information about receivables and deferred revenues from contracts with customers:

30 June 2024 31 December 2023
Receivables, included in 'Trade and other receivables' 37,489 41,349
Deferred revenues, included in 'Trade and other payables' 20,936 29,888

The receivables relate to amounts due from customers for services performed in the past period(s), less any provision for impairment. Furthermore, receivables include amounts related to timing differences for situations in which the revenues recognised exceed the received considerations.

The deferred revenues, included in 'Trade and other payables', relate to the advance considerations received from customers, for which revenue is recognised over time in situations that the received considerations exceed the revenues recognised.

The lower amounts on 30 June 2024 compared to 31 December 2023 are mainly related to the timing and composition of direct debits and promotions for new members close to the end of the reporting periods.

5.3 Seasonality of operations

Membership growth varies throughout the year due to seasonality and marketing activities, with the first quarter of the year and after the summer holidays (usually the second half of August until and including October) being the periods that most new members subscribe.

6 Cost of consumables used

Six months ended
30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Cost of food and drink (6,455) (6,982)
Other cost of sales (12,318) (10,806)
Total (18,773) (17,788)

7 Employee benefits expense

The employee benefits expense can be broken down as follows:

Six months ended
30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Salaries and wages (including share-based payments)1 (84,961) (74,081)
Social security contributions (18,978) (14,613)
Pension costs – defined contribution plans (1,506) (1,344)
Total (105,445) (90,038)

1 Share-based payments of €1,226 thousand (2023: €793 thousand) are disclosed in note 20 Share-based payments

8 Depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges

Six months ended
30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment1 (92,640) (84,393)
Depreciation of right-of-use assets (112,978) (96,476)
Amortisation of other intangible assets (5,456) (4,437)
Total (211,074) (185,306)

1 See note 2.2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements for change in accounting estimate

9 Other operating income

Six months ended
30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Net gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets 648 164
COVID-19 rent credits - 380
Insurance reimbursements and indemnity payments - 123
Other operating income 47 -
Total 695 667

10 Other operating expenses

Six months ended
30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Other personnel expenses (15,943) (15,620)
Housing expenses (99,105) (93,381)
Net marketing expenses (32,095) (28,744)
Write-off of bad debts, incl. collection agency costs (21,420) (14,988)
Short-term and low-value lease expenses and other lease adjustments1 (1,513) (1,428)
Other car expenses (1,141) (956)
Overhead and administrative expenses (23,798) (20,752)
Total (195,015) (175,869)

1 Related to buildings, parking lots, car and other equipment

Generally, the increase of all items in other operating expenses is directly related to the higher number of clubs, members and employees. With regard to the higher housing expenses, lower energy costs were more than offset by higher costs for repair, maintenance, cleaning and service charges.

11 Finance income and costs

Six months ended
30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Finance income:
Other interest income 127 1
Total finance income 127 1
Finance costs:
Interest on convertible bonds (7,042) (6,790)
Interest on external debt and borrowings (20,632) (11,425)
Lease liabilities interest (25,267) (19,464)
Valuation difference derivative financial instruments 4,703 (1,398)
Other finance costs (603) (166)
Total finance costs (48,841) (39,243)
Total finance costs - net (48,714) (39,242)

12 Income tax

Income tax in the interim condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income

The Group calculates the period income tax expense using the tax rate that would be applicable to the expected total annual earnings for each tax jurisdiction and applied individually to the interim period pre-tax income of each jurisdiction. The major components of the income tax expense in the interim condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income are:

Six months ended
30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Current income tax:
Current income tax charge current year (1,982) (2,243)
Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous year(s) (20) (73)
(2,002) (2,316)
Deferred income tax:
Change in deferred tax asset for carry-forward losses available for offsetting
against future taxable income
(1,266) 1,205
Changes in other deferred tax assets and liabilities recognised in profit or loss 570 2,147
(696) 3,352
Total income tax (2,698) 1,036

The current income tax charge for the six months ended 30 June 2024 includes €566 thousand (2023: €708 thousand) related to CVAE tax in France ("Cotisation sur la Valeur Ajoutée des Entreprises"). CVAE is a corporate value-added contribution which meets the definition of an income tax as established under IAS 12.

The effective income tax rate is calculated as follows:

Six months ended
30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Result before income tax 6,880 (7,156)
Income tax (2,698) 1,036
Effective income tax rate 39.2% 14.5%
Applicable income tax rate 25.8% 25.8%

Global minimum top-up tax

The Group has applied the mandatory exception to recognising and disclosing information about deferred tax assets and liabilities arising from Pillar Two income taxes. Furthermore, the Group has reviewed its corporate structure in light of the introduction of Pillar Two Model Rules in various jurisdictions. Since the Group's effective tax rate is above 15% in all jurisdictions in which it operates, and management is not currently aware of any circumstances under which this might change, the Group does not expect a potential exposure to Pillar Two "topup taxes". Therefore, the consolidated financial statements do not include information required by paragraphs 88A-88D of IAS 12.

Amounts recognised directly in equity

In both reporting periods, all aggregate current and deferred tax arising in the reporting period has been recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. No current and deferred tax arising in the reporting period has been recognised in equity.

Deferred taxes in the interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position

The deferred income tax assets and liabilities on 30 June 2024 and 31 December 2023 can be specified as follows:

30 June 2024 31 December 2023
Losses available for offsetting against future taxable income 93,133 91,296
Tax incentives (investment allowance) 630 718
Purchase price allocation (8,171) (5,510)
Goodwill amortisation for tax purposes (14,539) (14,291)
Right-of-use assets (406,049) (390,639)
Lease liabilities 426,972 410,184
Convertible bonds (10,318) (11,460)
Valuation of property, plant and equipment (892) (440)
Timing of expense recognition 330 720
Derivative financial instruments (56) 1,157
Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities) 81,040 81,735

After netting deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities within the same tax entity for an amount of €441 million (31 December 2023: €423 million), these positions are as follows:

30 June 2024 31 December 2023
Deferred tax assets 81,794 82,033
Deferred tax liabilities (754) (298)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) 81,040 81,735

Tax losses

On 30 June 2024, Basic-Fit recognised €93.1 million (31 December 2023: €91.3 million) deferred tax assets for unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses can be utilised. Significant management judgement is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits, together with future tax planning strategies. In evaluating whether it is probable that sufficient taxable income will be generated to realise the benefit of these deferred income tax assets, the Group considered all available evidence, including forecasts, business plans and appropriate tax planning measures. The Group took into account examples of positive evidence to support an assertion that it is probable that taxable profits will be available. Conversely, examples of negative evidence that may indicate that it is not probable that future taxable profits will be available are not applicable to Basic-Fit. These examples of positive and negative evidence are described in more detail in note 3.9 of the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 and are also applicable for the situation on 30 June 2024.

As described in note 4 Business combinations, the deferred tax assets for unused tax losses includes an amount of €3.1 million which was recognised as part of the purchase price allocation for the acquisition of RSG Spain, related to a part of available carry forward losses that can be used to set-off future taxable profits.

Based on the budget for 2024 and later years, and with reference to the assumptions and significant judgements as described above, it is considered more likely than not that the Group entities are able to offset the loss carry-forwards in the coming years. In assessing whether it is probable that sufficient future taxable profits will be available, it is considered that the entities have a track record of positive fiscal results in the past years. Furthermore, it is noted that most of the losses are due to an identifiable and exceptional event, namely the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.

13 Goodwill and impairment testing

The movement in goodwill during the periods was as follows:

2024 2023
As at 1 January 204,843 204,843
Acquired through business combinations1 10,546 -
As at 30 June 215,389 204,843
Accumulated impairment at 31 December - -

1 Note 4 Business combinations

Impairment testing

The Group performs its annual impairment test in December and in addition when circumstances indicate the carrying value may be impaired. The Group's impairment test for goodwill, intangible assets with indefinite lives and tangible assets is based on value-in-use calculations. The key assumptions used to determine the recoverable amount for the different cash generating units were disclosed in the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023. As disclosed in those financial statements, there was significant headroom for all CGUs and the sensitivity analysis did not indicate that a reasonably possible change in the key assumptions on which the Group has based its determination of the recoverable amounts would result in impairment.

There is no indication to perform an impairment test in relation to these interim financial statements and no impairment charge was recorded in the reported periods.

14 Other intangible assets

The movement in intangible assets during the periods was as follows:

Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended
Trademark Customer
relationships
Other
intangible
assets
Total 30 June 2023
As at 1 January
Cost 44,918 63,809 42,574 151,301 140,248
Accumulated impairments and amortisation (22,459) (63,233) (21,670) (107,362) (97,673)
Net book value 22,459 576 20,904 43,939 42,575
Period ended 30 June
Opening net book value 22,459 576 20,904 43,939 42,575
Additions - - 3,604 3,604 6,103
Acquired through business combinations - 6,100 32 6,132 -
Amortisation for the year (1,123) (723) (3,610) (5,456) (4,437)
Closing net book value 21,336 5,953 20,930 48,219 44,241
As at 30 June
Cost 44,918 69,909 46,557 161,384 146,351
Accumulated impairments and amortisation (23,582) (63,956) (25,627) (113,165) (102,110)
Net book value 21,336 5,953 20,930 48,219 44,241

15 Property, plant and equipment

The movement in property, plant and equipment during the periods was as follows:

Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended
Building
improvement
Other fixed
assets
Total 30 June 2023
As at 1 January
Cost 1,309,871 667,962 1,977,833 1,625,846
Accumulated impairments and depreciation (417,862) (387,777) (805,639) (636,287)
Net book value 892,009 280,185 1,172,194 989,559
Period ended 30 June
Opening net book value 892,009 280,185 1,172,194 989,559
Additions 78,374 47,390 125,764 183,684
Acquired through business combinations 9,918 4,101 14,019 -
Cost of disposals (3,182) (750) (3,932) (2,856)
Depreciation for the year (58,029) (34,611) (92,640) (84,393)
Accumulated depreciation of disposals 3,184 593 3,777 2,799
Closing net book value 922,274 296,908 1,219,182 1,088,793
As at 30 June
Cost 1,450,944 743,534 2,194,478 1,806,674
Accumulated impairments and depreciation (528,670) (446,626) (975,296) (717,881)
Closing net book value 922,274 296,908 1,219,182 1,088,793

In the first six months of 2024, based on the Smart Refurbishing initiative further disclosed in note 2.2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements, Basic-Fit changed the estimated useful life of fitness equipment from 6 and 8 years to 12 years when calculating the depreciation costs. This change in accounting estimate was

accounted for prospectively and resulted in a € 5 million decrease in depreciation of fitness equipment as part of Other fixed assets in the current period.

The additions and disposals of the first six months of 2024 mainly relate to the opening of 98 new clubs and the closure of 5 clubs. In the first six months of 2023, 108 new clubs were opened and 5 clubs were closed.

16 Right-of-use assets

Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended
Leased
buildings
Leased
vehicles
Other
equipment
Total 30 June 2023
As at 1 January 1,537,149 6,670 58 1,543,877 1,382,361
Additions 96,488 - - 96,488 102,757
Acquired through business combinations 88,699 - - 88,699 -
Remeasurements 29,936 2,247 - 32,183 41,473
Disposals (37,358) - - (37,358) (119)
Depreciation for the year (111,381) (1,572) (25) (112,978) (96,476)
As at 30 June 1,603,533 7,345 33 1,610,911 1,429,996

17 Financial assets and liabilities

Set out below is an overview of financial assets, other than cash and short-term deposits, held by the Group as at 30 June 2024 and 31 December 2023:

30 June 2024 31 December 2023
Financial assets Derivatives
at FVPL1
Loans and
receivables
Derivatives
at FVPL1
Loans and
receivables
Derivative financial instruments (non-current
and current)
249 - 1,769 -
Trade and other receivables excluding
prepayments (current)
- 36,789 - 41,349
Total 249 36,789 1,769 41,349
Total non-current financial assets - - - -
Total current financial assets 249 36,789 1,769 41,349

1 Fair value through profit and loss

Set out below is an overview of financial liabilities held by the Group as at 30 June 2024 and 31 December 2023:

30 June 2024 31 December 2023
Financial liabilities Derivatives
at FVPL
Other
financial
liabilities at
amortised
cost
Derivatives
at FVPL
Other
financial
liabilities at
amortised
cost
Convertible bonds - 261,161 - 256,397
Borrowings (excluding lease liabilities) - 717,682 - 618,806
Lease liabilities - 1,699,258 - 1,659,312
Derivative financial instruments 32 - 6,255 -
Trade and other payables excluding non
financial liabilities
- 88,500 - 120,488
Total 32 2,766,601 6,255 2,655,003
Total non-current financial liabilities 32 2,406,697 6,255 2,262,494
Total current financial liabilities - 359,904 - 392,509

Financial risk management

The Group's activities expose the Group to a variety of financial risks: credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (including currency risk, price risk, interest rate risk and cash flow risk). The interim financial statements do not include all financial risk management information and should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual financial statements as at 31 December 2023.

At the end of June 2024, 35% (December 2023: 41%) of the interest exposure (excluding lease liabilities) was hedged using a combination of floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps and extendible swaps comprised of swaps and swaptions which are used to reduce the fixed interest of the swap. The interest rate risk is hedged for the period of the swap agreement. As the swaption can be exercised at the discretion of the fixed receivers, the swaptions of the extendable swaps are only expected to be exercised when the market rates at the expiration date are lower than the fixed rate. When market rates are higher than the fixed rates of the extendable swaps at the expiration dates, the swaptions are not expected to be exercised and the swaps will terminate. The swaptions will be cash settled at fair value on the expiration date. Under the swap agreements, the Group agrees with another party to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed contract rates and floating rate interest amounts calculated by reference to the agreed notional principal amounts. Including the convertible bond, 53% (December 2023: 60%) of our interest-bearing debt has a fixed interest rate. The financial instruments are held at fair value with no hedge accounting applied.

The fair value of these new financial instruments per 30 June 2024 are categorised below. The sensitivity analysis is pre-tax and the impact on the Group's equity is nil.

Notional
amount
Inception Maturity
date
Weighted
average
fixed rate
Fair
value
June
2024
Fair value
December
2023
Increase
by 100
bps
Decrease
by 100
bps
Interest rate swap 250,000 Q2-2025 to
Q4-2028
June 2025 2.637% 249 (715) 5,463 (5,013)
Swaption 150,000 Q2-20251 November
2025
2.632% (32) (3,771) 1,347 (3,283)
Total 217 (4,486) 6,810 (8,296)

1 When exercised the swaptions extend the interest rate swaps to June 2028

Fair value estimation

For all periods presented, the Group only held financial instruments that classify as Level 2 fair values, in accordance with the fair value hierarchy as described in IFRS 13. These instruments relate to interest rate swaps and swaptions which are designated as a hedging instrument in a cash flow hedge relationship.

The different levels have been defined as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices). Level 3 - Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs).

The Group did not hold any Level 1 or Level 3 financial instruments and there were also no transfers between levels during the years. The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over-the-counter derivatives) is determined by using valuation techniques which maximise the use of observable market data where it is available and rely as little as possible on entity specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in Level 2. The fair value of the interest rate swaps is calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flows based on observable yield curves (discounted cash flow model).

Fair values, including valuation methods and assumptions

  • As at 30 June 2024 and 31 December 2023, the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables, and short-term borrowings approximated their fair values due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities.
  • As at 30 June 2024 and 31 December 2023, the fair values of other long-term financial assets were not materially different from the carrying amounts.
  • As at 30 June 2024 and 31 December 2023, the fair values of the long-term bank borrowings (excluding lease liabilities and convertible bonds) were not materially different from the carrying amounts.
  • As at 30 June 2024 the fair values of the convertible bonds amounted to €255 million (carrying amount €261 million). As at 31 December 2023, the fair values of the convertible bonds amounted to €244 million (carrying amount €256 million).

18 Borrowings

The Group's interest-bearing borrowings as at 30 June 2024 and 31 December 2023 are summarised in the following table:

30 June 2024 31 December 2023
Floating rate borrowings
Bank borrowings 250,000 250,000
Drawn revolving credit facility 450,000 355,000
Schuldschein 10,000 10,000
Borrowing costs (4,380) (4,194)
705,620 610,806
Fixed rate borrowings and lease liabilities
Convertible bonds – liability component 261,161 256,397
Schuldschein 8,000 8,000
Other bank borrowings 4,062 -
Lease liabilities 1,699,258 1,659,312
1,972,481 1,923,709
2,678,101 2,534,515
Of which:
Non-current lease liabilities 1,448,524 1,405,291
Non-current borrowings 958,173 857,203
Current lease liabilities 250,734 254,021
Current borrowings 20,670 18,000

Convertible bonds – liability component

On 17 June 2021, the Company issued convertible bonds due on 17 June 2028 at 100% of their nominal value in an aggregate principal amount of €303.7 million. The convertible bonds have an interest rate of 1.50% payable semi-annually in arrears in equal instalments on 17 June and 17 December each year. The convertible bonds have a maturity of seven years and a denomination of €100,000 each. The bonds are convertible into ordinary shares of the Company at the option of the bondholders during the conversion period ending on the earlier of seven business days prior to the maturity date or any relevant redemption date. The initial conversion price was set at €50.625, (a 35% premium over the reference share price) and will be subject to adjustment in certain circumstances in line with market practice.

The Company will have the option to redeem all, but not some only, of the bonds for the time being outstanding at their principal amount together with accrued interest, at any time on or after 8 July 2025 provided that the volume-weighted average price of a share on Euronext Amsterdam shall have exceeded 130% of the conversion price on each of not less than 20 trading days in any period of 30 consecutive trading days. Any outstanding bonds are also redeemable at any time after the settlement date if at least 85% of the issued bonds have been converted, settled or redeemed. Bondholders will be entitled to require an early redemption of their convertible bonds at their principal amount, together with accrued but unpaid interest, on 17 June 2026 or in the event of a change of control as defined in the terms and conditions.

Six months ended
30 June 2024 2023
Carrying amount of liability at 1 January 256,397 247,248
Accrued interest 7,042 13,704
Interest paid (2,278) (4,555)
Carrying amount of liability at 30 June 2024 respectively
31 December 2023 261,161 256,397

Bank borrowings: senior debt loans and drawn revolving credit facility (RCF)

In June 2023, the Group successfully completed an amendment and extension of its existing facilities agreement, which is recognised as a modification with a prospective adjustment of the effective interest rate to reflect the new market rate and without recognising a modification gain or loss. Citibank was added as a new member of the syndicate, which already included Rabobank, ABN AMRO, ING Bank, BNP Paribas and KBC Bank.

The amended and extended facilities agreement consists of a €250 million term loan and a €400 million revolving credit facility, totalling €650 million. In addition to the term loan and revolving credit facility, the agreement includes a new uncommitted revolving credit facility accordion of up to €150 million. In December 2023 (€110 million) and January 2024 (€20 million), the Company received commitment from its syndicate banks to draw €130 million from the accordion facility. On 30 June 2024, an amount of €50 million of the accordion was drawn (31 December 2023: nil). Basic-Fit can request the syndicated banks to make the remaining €20 million of the uncommitted accordion facility available under the terms of the senior facility agreement.

In May 2024, the term loan and revolving credit facility, were both extended by one year to June 2028. Basic-Fit has the option to request further extension of one year in 2025 to June 2029.

As at 30 June 2024, an amount of €11.1 million (31 December 2023: €11.0 million) of the revolving credit facility including the committed part of the accordion of €530 million (31 December 2023: €510 million) had been used for bank guarantees and €450 million (31 December 2023: €355 million) had been drawn.

The interest is variable and based on 3-month Euribor plus a margin that depends on certain leverage covenants (Euribor plus margin were 5.9% as at 30 June 2024 and 6.1% as at 31 December 2023). The term loan and RCF are unsecured.

Schuldschein

In October 2019, Basic-Fit completed a Schuldschein issuance. As at 30 June 2024, the outstanding amount was €18 million (31 December 2023: €18 million). The outstanding amount has a maturity until October 2024. For an amount of €8 million, on 30 June 2024, the interest is fixed at 1.55% (31 December 2023: 1.55%) and for the remaining part, the interest is variable and based on Euribor plus an average weighted margin of 5.39% (31 December 2023: 5.68%). This loan is unsecured.

Other bank borrowings

As part of the acquisition of RSG Spain, Basic-Fit took over some bank loans. These loans are repayable in monthly instalments. The interest rates are fixed and vary from 1.35% to 7.15%.

Borrowing costs

The carrying value of the borrowings is presented net of finance costs (30 June 2024: €4.4 million; 31 December 2023: €4.2 million). The finance costs are charged to the income statement based on the effective interest rate method over the period to maturity of the loans.

Lease liabilities

The Group recognises lease liabilities to make lease payments regarding the right to use the underlying assets.

Contractual maturities

As at 30 June 2024 and 31 December 2023, the contractual maturities of the Group's non-derivative financial liabilities were as follows:

30 June 2024
Less than
6 months
6 months
to 1 year
1-2 years 2-5 years Over 5
years
Total Carrying
amount
Non-derivatives
Convertible bonds 2,278 2,278 4,555 312,811 - 321,922 261,161
Borrowings1 40,856 22,162 42,548 784,349 889,915 722,062
Lease liabilities 116,901 137,986 274,024 715,475 693,097 1,937,483 1,699,258
Trade payables 88,500 - - - - 88,500 88,500
Total non-derivatives 248,535 162,426 321,127 1,812,635 693,097 3,237,820 2,770,981

1 Excluding capitalised financing costs

31 December 2023
Less than
6 months
6 months
to 1 year
1-2 years 2-5 years Over 5
years
Total Carrying
amount
Non-derivatives
Convertible bonds 2,278 2,278 4,555 315,089 - 324,200 256,397
Borrowings1 19,275 37,398 37,981 661,972 756,626 623,000
Lease liabilities 130,693 127,302 254,514 686,538 676,133 1,875,180 1,659,312
Trade payables 120,488 - - - - 120,488 120,488
Total non-derivatives 272,734 166,978 297,050 1,663,599 676,133 3,076,494 2,659,197

1 Excluding capitalised financing costs

Loan covenants

Under the terms of the current facilities, the Group is required to comply at any relevant period with certain financial covenants as defined in the facilities agreement (until the expiration date of the agreement):

  • The leverage ratio should not be more than 3.50

  • The interest cover ratio should be more than 2.00

As at 30 June 2024, the Group complied with these covenants. The leverage ratio was 2.8 and the interest cover ratio was 7.7.

19 Earnings per share

The weighted average number of shares used for calculating the basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended 30 June 2024 and 30 June 2023 was 66.0 million.

The number of potential dilutive weighted-average shares not taken in consideration above, due to their antidilutive effect, amounted to 5,999,012 ordinary shares in both periods reported. These shares are related to the convertible bond.

20 Share-based payments

The Company has equity-settled share-based payment plans for members of the Management Board and certain employees as part of their remuneration. Performance shares are awarded on an annual basis under the longterm incentive plan (LTIP) and will vest three years after the award date, subject to continued employment and based on achievement of a target revenue growth per annum and a target net debt / EBITDA ratio over the three-year performance period. Linear vesting applies between threshold (50%), target (100%) and maximum (150%) vesting levels.

LTIP 2020, which originally should have vested in May 2023, did not vest as two years were affected by NOW limitations and the targets for 2020 and 2021 were not met. As a result, the shares granted were forfeited for the Leadership team. However, the Management Board exercised its discretionary competence in May 2023 and decided that the LTIP 2020 (covering the years 2020-2022) would vest on a pro rata basis for other participants for the year 2022 only and in a limited form. It was considered that targets were only partially achieved for the year 2022, while these were not met in 2020 and 2021. As a result, LTIP 2020 vested in May 2023 based on 25% of the initial award and only for a small group of participants, these not being part of the Leadership team. This led to a vesting of 11,932 shares in 2023 which was accounted for as a modification (€183 thousand).

Unvested awards do not entitle the participant to any share ownership rights, such as the right to receive dividends and voting rights. When a particular participant's employment is terminated, unvested awards will be forfeited.

Ordinary shares released to the members of the Management Board after vesting of awards are subject to a mandatory holding period of five years from the award date, provided that a sufficient number of such ordinary shares can be sold to cover any taxes due upon vesting.

Details of the number of share awards outstanding are as follows:

Six months ended
30 June 2024 2023
As at 1 January 153,919 201,119
Awarded during the year 127,981 65,886
Exercised during the year - (11,932)
Forfeited during the year (3,356) (101,154)
As at 30 June 2024 respectively 31 December 2023 278,544 153,919

The fair value of the performance shares awarded in 2024 and 2023 has been determined with reference to the share price of the Company's ordinary shares at the date of grant. Since dividends are not expected during the vesting period, the weighted average fair value of the performance shares awarded in 2024 is equal to share price at the date of grant of €20.16 (2022: €34.16).

The share-based payment expenses recognised in the first six months of 2024, with a corresponding entry directly in equity, amount to €1,226 thousand (2023: €518 thousand as a profit, due to performance adjustments and forfeitures).

21 Contingencies and commitments

Except as disclosed below, there were no material changes to the Group's contingencies and commitments during the first six months of 2024, compared to 31 December 2023.

Capital commitments

Significant capital expenditure contracted for the end of the reporting period but not recognised as a liability is as follows:

30 June 2024 31 December 2023
Property, plant and equipment 52,023 68,334

(Long-term) financial obligations

The Group entered into several lease agreements for which the low-value or short-term exemption option of IFRS 16 will be used and several agreements that do not (or not yet) meet the definition of a lease. Future payment obligations under these agreements are as follows:

30 June 2024 31 December 2023
Within one year 10,520 8,973
After one year but not more than five years 92,760 96,404
More than five years 151,055 149,087
Total 254,335 254,464

These commitments mainly include lease agreements for new clubs that are not effective yet and that can be dissolved on the basis of resolutive conditions, for example if the required permits are not obtained or if the builiding is not delivered by the lessor in the condition as agreed.

No discount factor is used in determining these commitments.

Other commitments

As per 30 June 2024 an amount of approximately €11.1 million in total was issued in bank guarantees (31 December 2023: €11.0 million).

22 Cash and cash equivalents

For the purpose of the interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flow, cash and cash equivalents are comprised of the following:

30 June 2024 31 December 2023 30 June 2023
Cash at bank and in hand 34,793 70,934 44,293
Bank overdraft - - -
Total 34,793 70,934 44,293

23 Related party transactions

Except as disclosed otherwise and below, there are no material changes to the Group's related parties, related party transactions (including their terms and conditions) and (future) obligations towards related parties, compared to 31 December 2023.

Transactions and balances held with related parties

Purchases from/sales to related parties (Key management personnel)

The table below provides the total amount of purchases from and sales to entities in which Management Board members have an interest (mainly leases from related parties) during the six months ended 30 June 2024 and 30 June 2023. In addition, the table provides an overview of all balances held with these related parties as at 30 June 2024 and 31 December 2023. Remuneration of Management Board members and other key management personnel is not included in the following overview:

Six months ended
30 June 2024 30 June 2023
Sales to related parties 20 -
Purchases from related parties 3,895 3,521
30 June 2024 31 December 2023
Amounts owed by related parties1 14 -
Amounts owed to related parties2 - 1,031

1 Included in trade receivables

2 Included in lease liabilities and trade and other payables

Purchases from an associate

During the six months ended 30 June 2024, purchases from subsidiaries of HKNA Participaties B.V. amounted to €24.9 million (2023: nil). The amount owed to HKNA Participaties B.V. and its subsidiaries on 30 June 2024 was €9.8 million (31 December 2023 €10.8 million).

24 Events after the reporting period

Subsequent events were evaluated up to 25 July 2024. There are no subsequent events.

Management Board's statement on the interim consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2024

We prepared the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2024 of Basic-Fit N.V. and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU and additional Dutch disclosure requirements for half-yearly financial reports.

To the best of our knowledge:

  • The interim financial statements prepared in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting", give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities and financial position at 30 June 2024, and of the result of our consolidated operations for the first half year of 2024.
  • The financial and business review as included in the press release related to the first half year of 2024 includes a fair review of the information required pursuant to section 5:25d, subsections 8 and 9 of the Dutch Act on Financial Supervision.

Hoofddorp, 25 July 2024

Management Board

René Moos – Chief Executive Officer

Hans van der Aar – Chief Financial Officer

Overview risks

In the Directors' Report in our Annual Report 2023 we set out an overview of our primary strategic, operational, compliance and financial risks. Financial risks are also described in more detail in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 2023 (Note 6.4).

Risk management policies of the Group are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Group, to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to limits.

In the first six months of 2024, our risk assessment policies and the main identified risks as described in the Annual Report 2023 have not changed and we do not have any indication this will significantly change during the remaining six months of the financial year 2024.

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