LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. (LIND)

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of June 30, 2026, we had $318.9 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and $46.0 million in restricted cash primarily related to deposits on future travel originating from U.S. ports and credit card reserves.

As of June 30, 2026, we had $675.0 million in long-term debt obligations, including the current portion of long-term debt. We believe that our cash on hand and expected future operating cash inflows as well as availability under our Revolving Credit Facility will be sufficient to fund operations, debt service requirements and necessary capital expenditures for at least the next 12 months.

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Sources and Uses of Cash for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025

Net cash provided by operating activities was $108.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $77.6 million for the same period in 2025. The $30.9 million increase is primarily due to higher guest deposits for future bookings and improved operating results.

Net cash used in investing activities was $14.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $44.7 million used during the same period in 2025. 2026 included capital expenditures on our vessels, while 2025 included capital expenditures on our vessels and the acquisition of Torcatt Enterprises Limitada.

Net cash used in financing activities was $18.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $1.4 million for the same period in 2025. 2026 included $19.8 million for the additional 5% ownership of Natural Habitat and the additional 9.9% ownership of Classic Journeys related to the put of the redeemable noncontrolling interests and $4.6 million related to income tax withholdings for stock-based compensation, partially offset by $6.6 million for proceeds on the exercise of options, while 2025 included income tax withholdings for stock-based compensation.

Funding Sources

Debt Facilities

7.00% Notes

We have $675.0 million in senior secured notes outstanding (the “7.00% Notes”). The 7.00% Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.00% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year and are due September 15, 2030, subject to earlier repurchase or redemption. Refer to Note 5 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a further description of the 7.00% Notes.

Revolving Credit Facility

We have a senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) in an aggregate amount of $60.0 million, maturing August 2030. As of June 30, 2026, we had no borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility. Refer to Note 5 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a further description of the Revolving Credit Facility.

Covenants

The 7.00% Notes and Revolving Credit Facility contain covenants that, among other things, restrict our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to incur certain additional indebtedness and make certain dividend payments, distributions, investments and other restricted payments. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications set forth in the 7.00% Notes and Revolving Credit Facility. As of June 30, 2026, we were in compliance with the covenants currently in effect.

Equity

Preferred Stock

On February 3, 2026, we caused the mandatory conversion of all 62,000 outstanding shares of Preferred Stock into 9,018,763 shares of our Common Stock. We had the option to convert all, but not less than all, of the Preferred Stock into common stock if the volume-weighted average closing price (“VWAP”) of shares of common stock was at least 150% of the conversion price ($14.25) for 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days. This VWAP threshold was satisfied on January 16, 2026, and on January 20, 2026, we issued a Notice of Conversion to each holder of our Preferred Stock, providing notice to holders that we were exercising our right, pursuant to the terms of the Certificate of Designations of the Preferred Stock, to effect a mandatory conversion of all of the shares of Preferred Stock on February 3, 2026.

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Funding Needs

We generally rely on a combination of cash flows provided by operations and the incurrence of additional debt to fund obligations. A vast majority of guest ticket receipts are collected in advance of the applicable expedition date. These advance passenger receipts remain a current liability until the expedition date, and the cash generated from these advance receipts is used interchangeably with cash on hand from other cash from operations. The cash received as advance receipts can be used to fund operating expenses for the applicable future expeditions or otherwise, pay down debt, make long-term investments or any other use of cash. Traditionally we run a working capital deficit due primarily to a large balance of unearned passenger revenues. As of June 30, 2026, we had a working capital deficit of $82.1 million, and as of December 31, 2025, we had a working capital deficit of $93.7 million.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. For a detailed discussion of our Critical Accounting Policies, please see our 2025 Annual Report, where we have discussed those policies and estimates that we believe are critical and require the use of complex judgment in their application. There have been no significant changes to our accounting policies from those disclosed in the 2025 Annual Report.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes and the information contained elsewhere in this Form 10-K under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Business.”

Overview

We provide expedition cruising and land-based adventure travel fostering a spirit of exploration and discovery, using itineraries featuring up-close encounters with wildlife and nature, history and culture, and promote guest empowerment, human connections and interactivity. Our mission is to offer life-enhancing adventures around the world and pioneer innovative ways to allow our guests to connect with exotic and remote places.

We currently operate a fleet of 12 owned expedition ships and 10 seasonal charter vessels (with several other vessels contracted for future expeditions) under the Lindblad Expeditions, LLC. (“Lindblad”) brand. Each expedition ship is fully equipped with state-of-the-art tools for in-depth exploration, and the majority of our expeditions involve travel to remote places, such as voyages to Alaska, the Arctic, Antarctic, the Galápagos Islands, Baja’s Sea of Cortez, the South Pacific, Costa Rica and Panama. We have a longstanding relationship with the National Geographic Society (“National Geographic”) dating back to 2004, which is based on a shared interest in exploration, research, technology and conservation. This relationship, which was recently expanded and extended through 2040, includes a co-selling, co-marketing and global branding arrangement whereby our owned vessels carry the National Geographic name, and National Geographic sells our expeditions through its internal travel division. We collaborate with National Geographic on voyage planning to enhance the guest experience by having National Geographic experts, including photographers, writers, marine biologists, naturalists, field researchers and film crews, join our expeditions. Guests have the ability to interact with these experts through lectures, excursions, dining and other experiences throughout their voyage.

We also operate land-based adventure travel experiences around the globe, with unique itineraries designed to offer intimate encounters with nature and the planet's remarkable destinations including the animals and people who live there.

Natural Habitat, Inc. (“Natural Habitat”) provides eco-conscious expeditions and nature-focused, small-group experiences that include polar bear tours in Churchill, Canada, Alaskan grizzly bear adventures, small-group Galápagos Islands tours and African safaris. Natural Habitat has partnered with World Wildlife Fund (“WWF”) to offer conservation travel, which is sustainable travel that contributes to the protection of nature and wildlife.

Off the Beaten Path, LLC (“Off the Beaten Path”) provides small group travel, led by local, experienced guides, with distinct focus on wildlife, hiking national parks and culture. Off the Beaten Path offerings include insider national park experiences in the Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, and Alaska, as well as unique trips across Central and South America, Oceania, Europe and Africa.

DuVine Cycling + Adventure Company (“DuVine”) provides intimate cycling adventures and travel experiences, led by expert guides, with a focus on connecting with local character and culture, including high-quality local cuisine and accommodations. International cycling tours include the exotic Costa Rican rainforests, the rocky coasts of Ireland and the vineyards of Spain, while cycling adventures in the United States include cycling beneath the California redwoods, pedaling through Vermont farmland and wine tastings in the world-class vineyards of Napa and Sonoma.

Classic Journeys, LLC (“Classic Journeys”) offers highly curated active small-group and private custom journeys centered around cinematic walks led by expert local guides in over 50 countries around the world. These walking tours are highlighted by luxury boutique accommodations, and handcrafted itineraries that immerse guests into the history and culture of the places they are exploring and the people who live there.

Thomson Group, consisting of Wineland-Thomson Adventures, LLC (“Thomson Safaris”), Nature Discovery Ltd (“Nature Discovery”), Thomson Safaris Ltd (“Thomson Safaris Tanzania”), and Ngorongoro Safari Lodge Ltd (“Gibb’s Farm”), provides socially responsible and positively impactful light-treading adventures in East Africa. They specialize in immersive safaris featuring an exclusive system of camps and expert local wildlife guides; they provide high-end treks to the summit of Kilimanjaro, the Roof of Africa; and offer luxurious stays at the award-winning Gibb’s Farm, an 80-acre sanctuary located near the Ngorongoro Crater. 45 years of experience and a commitment to environmental and social responsibility make every adventure exceptional.

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Highlights

On January 9, 2025, we completed the acquisition of Torcatt Enterprises Limitada, a holding company that owns and operates two vessels in the Galápagos Islands, for $16.0 million in cash. The acquisition expanded our fleet and guest capacity in one of our core markets.

On August 20, 2025, we issued $675.0 million of 7.00% senior secured notes, maturing 2030, with proceeds used primarily to pay the outstanding borrowings under our prior 9.00% and 6.75% senior secured notes and increased the amount available under our revolving credit facility to $60.0 million.

On February 3, 2026, we forced the conversion of all 62,000 outstanding shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into 9.0 million shares of common stock.

Financial Presentation

The discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition are organized as follows:

Description of Certain Line Items

Tour revenues

Tour revenues consist of the following:

Cost of Tours

Cost of tours includes the following:

Selling and marketing

Selling and marketing expenses include commissions, royalties and a broad range of advertising and promotional expenses.

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General and administrative

General and administrative expenses include the cost of shoreside vessel support, reservations and other administrative functions, including salaries and related benefits, professional fees and rent.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) includes interest income and expense, gains and/or losses on foreign currency, disposal of fixed assets, write-offs of deferred financing costs and fees, and other miscellaneous non-operating items.

Operational and Financial Metrics

We use a variety of operational and financial metrics, including non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Yields, Occupancy and Net Cruise Cost, to enable us to analyze the performance and financial condition of our ship operations, and measures such as Adjusted EBITDA to analyze the performance and financial condition of our segments and consolidated results. We utilize these financial measures to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of performance. Some of these measures are commonly used in the cruise and tourism industry to evaluate performance. We believe these non-GAAP measures provide expanded insight to assess revenue and cost performance, in addition to the standard GAAP-based financial measures. There are no specific rules or regulations for determining non-GAAP measures, and as such, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to measures used by other companies within the industry.

The presentation of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. You should read this discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition together with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto also included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss) excluding depreciation and amortization, net interest expense, other income (expense), income tax (expense) benefit, (gain) loss on foreign currency, and other supplemental adjustments. Other supplemental adjustments include certain non-operating items such as stock-based compensation, reorganization costs, executive severance costs, debt refinancing costs, acquisition-related expenses, (gain) loss on transfer of assets, and other non-recurring charges. We believe Adjusted EBITDA, when considered along with other performance measures, is a useful measure as it reflects certain operating drivers of the business, such as sales growth, operating costs, selling and administrative expense, and other operating income and expense. We believe Adjusted EBITDA helps provide a more complete understanding of the underlying operating results and trends and an enhanced overall understanding of our financial performance and prospects for the future. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or a measure comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements, such as unearned passenger revenues, capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments, and tax payments. Our use of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other companies within the industry.

The following metrics apply to our Lindblad segment:

Adjusted Net Cruise Cost represents Net Cruise Cost adjusted for Non-GAAP other supplemental adjustments which include certain non-operating items such as stock-based compensation, acquisition-related expenses and other non-recurring charges.

Available Guest Nights is a measurement of capacity available for sale and represents double occupancy per cabin (except single occupancy for a single capacity cabin) multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period. We also record the number of guest nights available on our limited land programs in this definition.

Gross Cruise Cost represents the sum of cost of tours plus selling and marketing expenses, and general and administrative expenses.

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