Altus Group Limited (“Altus Group” or “the Company”) (TSX: AIF), a
leading provider of asset and fund intelligence for commercial real
estate (“CRE”), announced today its financial and operating results
for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, and the approval by
its Board of Directors (“Board”) of the payment of a cash dividend
of $0.15 per common share for the fourth quarter ending December
31, 2024.
In Q3 2024, the results from the Property Tax
segment have been classified as Discontinued Operations as a result
of the previously announced disposition. Accordingly, all amounts
except for Free Cash Flow and net cash related to operating
activities represent results from Continuing Operations. Unless
otherwise indicated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars and
percentages are on an as reported basis in comparison to Q3 2023
(which has been restated to exclude results from Property Tax).
Q3 2024 Financial
Highlights
- Consolidated
revenues were $128.4 million, up 3.2% (1.4% on a Constant Currency*
basis).
- Profit (loss)
from continuing operations was $(2.9) million, compared to $(3.3)
million.
- Earnings per
share (“EPS”) from continuing operations were $(0.06) basic and
diluted, compared to $(0.07) basic and diluted.
- Consolidated
Adjusted EBITDA* was $21.6 million, up 27.0% (23.5% on a Constant
Currency basis).
- Adjusted EPS*
was $0.19, compared to $0.14.
- Analytics
revenues were $101.8 million, up 6.8% (4.7% on a Constant Currency
basis).
- Analytics
Recurring Revenue* was $95.4 million, up 9.1% (7.0% on a Constant
Currency basis).
- Analytics
Adjusted EBITDA was $30.8 million, up 32.1% (28.5% on a Constant
Currency basis).
- Analytics
Adjusted EBITDA margin* improved to 30.3%, up 580 bps (560 bps on a
Constant Currency basis).
- Analytics
Recurring New Bookings* were $18.0 million, up 30.3% (29.3% on a
Constant Currency basis).
*Altus Group uses certain non-GAAP financial
measures such as Adjusted Earnings (Loss), and Constant Currency;
non-GAAP ratios such as Adjusted EPS; total of segments measures
such as Adjusted EBITDA; capital management measures such as Free
Cash Flow; and supplementary financial and other measures such as
Adjusted EBITDA margin, New Bookings, Recurring New Bookings,
Non-Recurring New Bookings, Organic Revenue, Recurring Revenue,
Non-Recurring Revenue, Organic Recurring Revenue, and Cloud
Adoption Rate. Refer to the “Non-GAAP and Other Measures”
section for more information on each measure and a reconciliation
of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) to Profit (Loss)
and Free Cash Flow to Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities.
“Analytics’ third quarter results tracked our
expectations, delivering high-single digit recurring revenue growth
and progressive margin expansion,” said Jim Hannon, Chief Executive
Officer. “I’m incredibly proud of the resilience and innovation our
team has shown this year. They have successfully navigated
challenging macroeconomic conditions, delivering consistent
recurring revenue growth, operational improvements, and new product
innovations that will continue to drive value for our clients. The
solid execution of our strategy leaves us strongly positioned to
capitalize on market improvements and evolving client needs."
Summary of Operating and Financial
Performance by Reportable Segment:
“CC” in the tables indicates “Constant
Currency”.
Consolidated |
Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
In thousands of dollars |
2024 |
2023 |
|
%Change |
|
CC %Change |
2024 |
2023 |
|
%Change |
|
CC %Change |
Revenues |
$ |
128,419 |
$ |
124,450 |
|
3.2% |
|
1.4% |
$ |
384,226 |
$ |
378,682 |
|
1.5% |
|
0.5% |
Profit (loss) from continuing operations |
$ |
(2,877) |
$ |
(3,271) |
|
12.0% |
|
|
$ |
(23,665) |
$ |
(25,174) |
|
6.0% |
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA* |
$ |
21,568 |
$ |
16,981 |
|
27.0% |
|
23.5% |
$ |
50,475 |
$ |
44,906 |
|
12.4% |
|
10.7% |
Adjusted EBITDA margin* |
16.8% |
13.6% |
|
320 bps |
|
300 bps |
13.1% |
11.9% |
|
120 bps |
|
120 bps |
Free Cash Flow* |
$ |
16,013 |
$ |
34,101 |
|
(53.0%) |
|
|
$ |
47,866 |
$ |
18,797 |
|
154.6% |
|
|
Analytics |
|
Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
In thousands of dollars |
2024 |
2023 |
|
% Change |
|
Constant Currency% Change |
2024 |
2023 |
|
% Change |
|
Constant Currency% Change |
Revenues |
$ |
101,811 |
$ |
95,338 |
|
6.8% |
|
4.7% |
$ |
303,561 |
$ |
289,723 |
|
4.8% |
|
3.5% |
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
30,825 |
$ |
23,340 |
|
32.1% |
|
28.5% |
$ |
80,753 |
$ |
67,325 |
|
19.9% |
|
17.9% |
Adjusted EBITDA margin* |
30.3% |
24.5% |
|
580 bps |
|
560 bps |
26.6% |
23.2% |
|
340 bps |
|
320 bps |
Other Measures |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recurring Revenue* |
$ |
95,404 |
$ |
87,444 |
|
9.1% |
|
7.0% |
$ |
282,306 |
$ |
261,553 |
|
7.9% |
|
6.7% |
New Bookings* |
$ |
21,253 |
$ |
22,221 |
|
(4.4%) |
|
(5.2%) |
$ |
60,461 |
$ |
68,239 |
|
(11.4%) |
|
(12.1%) |
Recurring New Bookings* |
$ |
18,049 |
$ |
13,850 |
|
30.3% |
|
29.3% |
$ |
46,706 |
$ |
46,270 |
|
0.9% |
|
0.3% |
Non-Recurring New Bookings* |
$ |
3,204 |
$ |
8,371 |
|
(61.7%) |
|
(62.3%) |
$ |
13,755 |
$ |
21,969 |
|
(37.4%) |
|
(38.1%) |
Geographical revenue split |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North America |
76% |
77% |
|
|
|
|
76% |
77% |
|
|
|
|
International |
24% |
23% |
|
|
|
|
24% |
23% |
|
|
|
|
Cloud Adoption Rate* (as at end of period) |
- |
- |
|
|
|
|
79% |
72% |
|
|
|
|
Appraisals and Development Advisory |
|
Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
In thousands of dollars |
2024 |
2023 |
|
% Change |
|
Constant Currency% Change |
2024 |
2023 |
|
% Change |
|
Constant Currency% Change |
Revenues |
$ |
26,796 |
$ |
29,287 |
|
(8.5%) |
|
(9.3%) |
$ |
81,244 |
$ |
89,531 |
|
(9.3%) |
|
(9.3%) |
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
3,191 |
$ |
2,969 |
|
7.5% |
|
4.7% |
$ |
5,508 |
$ |
9,286 |
|
(40.7%) |
|
(41.3%) |
Adjusted EBITDA margin |
11.9% |
10.1% |
|
180 bps |
|
160 bps |
6.8% |
10.4% |
|
(360 bps) |
|
(370 bps) |
Q3 2024 Financial Review
On a consolidated basis, revenues were $128.4
million, up 3.2% (1.4% on a Constant Currency basis) and Adjusted
EBITDA was $21.6 million, up 27.0% (23.5% on a Constant Currency
basis). Adjusted EPS was $0.19, compared to $0.14 in the third
quarter of 2023.
Profit (loss) from continuing operations was
$(2.9) million and $(0.06) per share, basic and diluted, compared
to $(3.3) million and $(0.07) per share basic and diluted, in the
same period in 2023. Profit (loss) from continuing operations
benefitted from higher revenues, offset by higher employee
compensation costs, acquisition and related costs and the
restructuring program.
Analytics revenues increased to $101.8 million,
up 6.8% (4.7% on a Constant Currency basis). Organic Revenue*
growth was 5.1% (3.1% on a Constant Currency basis). Adjusted
EBITDA was $30.8 million, up 32.1% (28.5% on a Constant Currency
basis), driving an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 30.3%, up 580 basis
points (560 basis points on a Constant Currency basis).
- Revenue growth was driven by
Recurring Revenue performance benefitting from new sales, a higher
number of assets on the Valuation Management Solutions (“VMS”)
platform, and contribution from Forbury (acquired in December
2023), offset by lower Non-Recurring Revenue* in the quarter
compared to the prior year.
- Recurring Revenue was $95.4
million, up 9.1% (7.0% on a Constant Currency basis). Organic
Recurring Revenue* was $93.8 million, up 7.3% (5.3% on a Constant
Currency Basis) from $87.4 million in the same period in 2023.
- New Bookings totalled $21.3
million, down 4.4% (5.2% on a Constant Currency basis). Recurring
New Bookings were $18.0 million, up 30.3% (29.3% on a Constant
Currency basis), and Non-Recurring New Bookings were $3.2 million,
down 61.7% (62.3% on a Constant Currency basis).
- Adjusted EBITDA growth and margin
expansion benefitted from higher revenues, operating efficiencies,
ongoing cost optimization efforts, and foreign exchange
fluctuations.
Appraisals and Development Advisory revenues
were $26.8 million, down 8.5% (9.3% on a Constant Currency basis)
and Adjusted EBITDA was $3.2 million, up 7.5% (4.7% on a Constant
Currency basis). Adjusted EBITDA increased primarily from cost
optimization efforts. The revenue performance reflects muted market
activity in the current economic environment as the business
segment has some exposure to reduced transaction volumes and higher
interest rates, resulting in fewer appraisals and new project
starts. The improvement in Adjusted EBITDA reflects ongoing cost
optimization efforts.
Corporate Costs were $12.5 million, compared to
$9.3 million in the same period in 2023. The increase in corporate
costs primarily reflects certain one-time expenditures related to
strategic corporate initiatives.
In early 2024, the Company initiated a global
restructuring program as part of an ongoing effort to optimize its
operating model. Restructuring costs were $2.0 million in the third
quarter, totalling $9.1 million year to date. The restructuring
costs primarily related to employee severance impacting both the
Analytics and Appraisals and Development Advisory business
segments, as well as corporate functions.
Q3 2024 Capital Allocation &
Financing Summary
- Cash generation
(which reflects both continuing and discontinued operations) was
down on a tough compare. Free Cash Flow was $16.0 million, and Net
cash related to operating activities was $18.4 million, down 53.0%
and 49.0%, respectively. On a year-over-year view, the third
quarter of 2023 benefitted from a catch up on billings related to
the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (“ERP”)
system. Year-to-date, Free Cash Flow was up 154.6% and Net cash
related to operating activities was up 106.5%.
- As at September
30, 2024, bank debt was $306.1 million and cash and cash
equivalents were $39.6 million, representing a Funded debt to
EBITDA ratio as defined in the Company’s credit facility agreement
of 2.07 times, well below the Company’s 4.5x maximum capacity limit
under its credit facilities. At quarter end, the Company had
approximately $283.5 million of total liquidity as measured by the
sum of cash and cash equivalents and bank credit facilities
available.
- During the
quarter, the Company re-purchased 203,400 common shares for
cancellation under its normal course issuer bid at a cost of
approximately $11.0 million.
- In addition to
its previously disclosed Property Tax divestiture transaction
during the quarter, Altus Group continued to simplify its
portfolio, including entering into a definitive agreement to sell
certain non-core Finance Active assets for total cash consideration
of approximately $12.1 million.
Q4 2024 Dividend
Altus Group’s Board approved the payment of a
cash dividend of $0.15 per common share for the fourth quarter
ending December 31, 2024, with payment to be made on January 15,
2025 to common shareholders of record as at December 31, 2024.
Altus Group’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan
(“DRIP”) permits eligible shareholders to direct their cash
dividends to be reinvested in additional common shares of the
Company. For shareholders who wish to reinvest their dividends
under the DRIP, Altus Group intends to issue common shares from
treasury at a price equal to 96% of the weighted average closing
price of the shares for the five trading days preceding the
dividend payment date. Full details of the DRIP program are
available on the Company website.
Altus Group confirms that all dividends paid or
deemed to be paid to its common shareholders qualify as ʺeligible
dividendsʺ for purposes of subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act
(Canada) and similar provincial and territorial legislation, unless
indicated otherwise.
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Q3 2024 Results Conference Call & Webcast |
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Date: |
Thursday, November 7,
2024 |
Time: |
5:00 p.m. (ET) |
Webcast: |
https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/156423028 |
Live Call: |
1-888-660-6785
(toll-free) (Conference ID: 8366990) |
Replay: |
https://www.altusgroup.com/investor-relations/ |
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About Altus Group
Altus Group is a leading provider of asset and
fund intelligence for commercial real estate. We deliver
intelligence as a service to our global client base through a
connected platform of industry-leading technology, advanced
analytics, and advisory services. Trusted by the largest CRE
leaders, our capabilities help commercial real estate investors,
developers, proprietors, lenders, and advisors manage risks and
improve performance returns throughout the asset and fund
lifecycle. Altus Group is a global company headquartered in Toronto
with approximately 2,900 employees across North America, EMEA and
Asia Pacific. For more information about Altus (TSX: AIF) please
visit www.altusgroup.com.
Non-GAAP and Other Measures
Altus Group uses certain non-GAAP financial
measures, non-GAAP ratios, total of segments measures, capital
management measures, and supplementary and other financial measures
as defined in National Instrument 52-112 - Non-GAAP and Other
Financial Measures Disclosure (“NI 52-112”). Management believes
that these measures may assist investors in assessing an investment
in the Company’s shares as they provide additional insight into the
Company’s performance. Readers are cautioned that they are not
defined performance measures, and do not have any standardized
meaning under IFRS and may differ from similar computations as
reported by other similar entities and, accordingly, may not be
comparable to financial measures as reported by those entities.
These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a
substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with
IFRS.
Adjusted Earnings (Loss): Altus
Group uses Adjusted Earnings (Loss) to facilitate the calculation
of Adjusted EPS. How it’s calculated: Profit (loss) added or
(deducted) by: profit (loss) from discontinued operations, net of
tax; occupancy costs calculated on a similar basis prior to the
adoption of IFRS 16; depreciation of right‐of‐use assets;
amortization of intangibles of acquired businesses; acquisition and
related transition costs (income); unrealized foreign exchange
losses (gains); (gains) losses on disposal of right‐of‐use assets,
property, plant and equipment and intangibles; share of (profit)
loss of joint venture; non‐cash share‐based compensation costs;
(gains) losses on equity derivatives net of mark‐to‐market
adjustments on related RSUs and DSUs; (gains) losses on
derivatives; interest accretion on contingent consideration
payables; restructuring costs (recovery); impairment charges;
(gains) losses on investments; (gains) losses on hedging
transactions and interest expense (income) on swaps; other costs or
income of a non‐operating and/or non‐recurring nature; finance
costs (income), net ‐ leases; and the tax impact of these
items.
Constant Currency: Altus Group
uses Constant Currency to allow current financial and operational
performance to be understood against comparative periods without
the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates
against the Canadian dollar. How it’s calculated: The financial
results and non-GAAP and other measures presented at Constant
Currency within this document are obtained by translating monthly
results denominated in local currency (U.S. dollars, British pound,
Euro, Australian dollars, and other foreign currencies) to Canadian
dollars at the foreign exchange rates of the comparable month in
the previous year.
Adjusted EPS: Altus Group uses
Adjusted EPS to assess the performance of the business, on a per
share basis, before the effects of the noted items because they
affect the comparability of the Company’s financial results and
could potentially distort the analysis of trends in business
performance. How it’s calculated: Adjusted Earnings (Loss) divided
by basic weighted average number of shares, adjusted for the
effects of the weighted average number of restricted shares.
Adjusted Earnings before Interest,
Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”):
Altus Group uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the performance of the
business, as well as when making decisions about the ongoing
operations of the business and the Company’s ability to generate
cash flows. This measure represents Adjusted EBITDA determined on a
consolidated entity-basis as a total of the various segments. All
other Adjusted EBITDA references are disclosed in the financial
statements and are not considered to be non-GAAP financial measures
pursuant to NI 52-112. How it’s calculated: Profit (loss) added or
(deducted) by: profit (loss) from discontinued operations, net of
tax; occupancy costs calculated on a similar basis prior to the
adoption of IFRS 16; depreciation of right‐of‐use assets;
depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of
intangibles; acquisition and related transition costs (income);
unrealized foreign exchange (gains) losses; (gains) losses on
disposal of right‐of-use assets, property, plant and equipment and
intangibles; share of (profit) loss of joint venture; non‐cash
share‐based compensation costs; (gains) losses on equity
derivatives net of mark‐to market adjustments on related restricted
share units (“RSUs”) and deferred share units (“DSUs”); (gains)
losses on derivatives, restructuring costs (recovery); impairment
charges; (gains) losses on investments; other costs or income of a
non‐operating and/or non‐recurring nature; finance costs (income),
net ‐ leases; finance costs (income), net ‐ other; and income tax
expense (recovery).
Free Cash Flow: Altus Group
uses Free Cash Flow to understand how much of the cash generated
from operating activities is available to repay borrowings and to
reinvest in the Company. How it’s calculated: Net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities deducted by capital
expenditures.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin: Altus
Group uses Adjusted EBITDA margin to evaluate the performance of
the business, as well as when making decisions about the ongoing
operations of the business and its ability to generate cash flows.
How it’s calculated: Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue.
New Bookings, Recurring New Bookings and
Non-Recurring New Bookings: For its Analytics reportable
segment, Altus Group uses New Bookings, Recurring New Bookings and
Non-Recurring New Bookings as measures to track the performance and
success of sales initiatives, and as an indicator of future revenue
growth. How it’s calculated: New Bookings: The total of annual
contract values for new sales of the Company’s recurring solutions
and services (software subscriptions, Valuation Management
Solutions and data subscriptions) plus the total of contract values
for one-time engagements (consulting, training, and due diligence).
The value of contract renewals is excluded from this metric with
the exception of additional capacity or products purchased at the
time of renewal. The total annual contract values for VMS are based
on an estimated number of assets at the end of the first year of
the contract term. New Bookings is inclusive of any new signed
contracts as well as any additional solutions and services added by
existing customers within the Analytics reportable segment.
Recurring New Bookings: The total of annual contract values for new
sales of the recurring solutions and services. Non-Recurring New
Bookings: The total of contract values for one-time
engagements.
Organic Revenue: Altus Group
uses Organic Revenue to evaluate and assess revenue trends in the
business on a comparable basis versus the prior year, and as an
indicator of future revenue growth. How it’s calculated: Revenue
deducted by revenues from business acquisitions that are not fully
integrated (up to the first anniversary of the acquisition).
Recurring Revenue, Non-Recurring
Revenue, Organic Recurring Revenue: For its Analytics
reportable segment, Altus Group uses Recurring Revenue and
Non-Recurring Revenue, and Organic Recurring Revenue as measures to
assess revenue trends in the business, and as indicators of future
revenue growth. How it’s calculated: Recurring Revenue: Revenue
from software subscriptions recognized on an over time basis in
accordance with IFRS 15, software maintenance revenue associated
with the Company’s legacy licenses sold on perpetual terms,
Valuation Management Solutions, and data subscriptions.
Non-Recurring Revenue: Total Revenue deducted by Recurring Revenue.
Organic Recurring Revenue: Recurring Revenue deducted by Recurring
Revenue from business acquisitions that are not fully integrated
(up to the first anniversary of the acquisition).
Cloud Adoption Rate: For its
Analytics reportable segment, Altus Group uses the Cloud Adoption
Rate as a measure of its progress in transitioning the AE user base
to its cloud-based platform, a key component of its overall product
strategy. How it’s calculated: Percentage of the total AE user base
contracted on the ARGUS Cloud platform.
Forward-looking Information
Certain information in this Press Release may
constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of
applicable securities legislation. All information contained in
this Press Release, other than statements of current and historical
fact, is forward-looking information. Forward-looking information
includes, but is not limited to, statements relating to expected
financial and other benefits of acquisitions and the closing of
acquisitions (including the expected timing of closing), as well as
the discussion of the Company’s business, strategies and leverage
(including the commitment to increase borrowing capacity),
expectations of future performance, including any guidance on
financial expectations, and the Company’s expectations with respect
to cash flows and liquidity. Generally, forward-looking information
can be identified by use of words such as “may”, “will”, “expect”,
“believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “would”,
“could”, “should”, “continue”, “goal”, “objective”, “remain” and
other similar terminology.
Forward-looking information is not, and cannot
be, a guarantee of future results or events. Forward-looking
information is based on, among other things, opinions, assumptions,
estimates and analyses that, while considered reasonable by us at
the date the forward-looking information is provided, inherently
are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, contingencies and
other factors that may not be known and may cause actual results,
performance or achievements, industry results or events to be
materially different from those expressed or implied by the
forward-looking information. The material factors or assumptions
that the Company identified and applied in drawing conclusions or
making forecasts or projections set out in the forward-looking
information (including sections entitled “Business Outlook”)
include, but are not limited to: engagement and product pipeline
opportunities in Analytics will result in associated definitive
agreements; successful completion of the transaction to divest the
Property Tax business in accordance with the terms thereof,
unamended, absence of any material purchase price adjustment for
working capital or otherwise; continued adoption of cloud
subscriptions by the Company’s customers; retention of material
clients and bookings; sustaining the Company’s software and
subscription renewals; successful execution of the Company’s
business strategies; consistent and stable economic conditions or
conditions in the financial markets including stable interest rates
and credit availability for CRE; consistent and stable legislation
in the various countries in which the Company operates; consistent
and stable foreign exchange conditions; no disruptive changes in
the technology environment; opportunity to acquire accretive
businesses and the absence of negative financial and other impacts
resulting from strategic investments or acquisitions on short term
results; successful integration of acquired businesses; and
continued availability of qualified professionals.
Inherent in the forward-looking information are
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could
cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements, or
industry results, to differ materially from any results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking information. Those risks include, but are not
limited to: the commercial real estate market; the general state of
the economy; the Company’s financial performance; the Company’s
financial targets; the Company’s international operations;
acquisitions; business interruption events; third party information
and data; cybersecurity; industry competition; professional talent;
the Company’s subscription renewals; the Company’s sales pipeline;
client concentration and loss of material clients; the Company’s
cloud transition; product enhancements and new product
introductions; technological strategy; intellectual property;
property tax appeals and seasonality; compliance with laws and
regulations; privacy and data protection; artificial intelligence;
the Company’s use of technology; the Company’s leverage and
financial covenants; interest rates; inflation; the Company’s brand
and reputation; fixed price and contingency engagements; currency
fluctuations; credit; tax matters; health and safety hazards; the
Company’s contractual obligations; legal proceedings; regulatory
review; the Company’s insurance limits; the Company’s ability to
meet the solvency requirements necessary to make dividend payments;
the Company’s share price; the Company’s capital investments; the
issuance of additional common shares and debt; the Company’s
internal and disclosure controls; environmental, social and
governance (“ESG”) matters; climate risk; and geopolitical risks,
as well as those described in the Company’s annual publicly filed
documents, including the Annual Information Form for the year ended
December 31, 2023 (which are available on SEDAR+ at
www.sedarplus.ca).
Investors should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking information as a prediction of actual results. The
forward-looking information reflects management’s current
expectations and beliefs regarding future events and operating
performance and is based on information currently available to
management. Although the Company has attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from the forward-looking information contained herein,
there are other factors that could cause results not to be as
anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information
contained herein is current as of the date of this Press Release
and, except as required under applicable law, the Company does not
undertake to update or revise it to reflect new events or
circumstances. Additionally, the Company undertakes no obligation
to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third
parties in respect of Altus Group, the Company’s financial or
operating results, or the Company’s securities.
Certain information in this Press Release,
including sections entitled “Business Outlook”, may be considered
as “financial outlook” within the meaning of applicable securities
legislation. The purpose of this financial outlook is to provide
readers with disclosure regarding Altus Group’s reasonable
expectations as to the anticipated results of its proposed business
activities for the periods indicated. Readers are cautioned that
the financial outlook may not be appropriate for other
purposes.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE
CONTACT:
Camilla BartosiewiczChief Communications
Officer, Altus Group(416)
641-9773camilla.bartosiewicz@altusgroup.com
Martin MiaskoInvestor Relations Director, Altus
Group(416) 204-5136martin.miasko@altusgroup.com
Interim Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)For the
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and
2023(Unaudited)(Expressed in
Thousands of Canadian Dollars, Except for Per Share
Amounts)
|
Three months ended September 30 |
Nine months ended September 30 |
|
2024 |
2023(1) |
2024 |
2023(1) |
Revenues |
$ |
128,419 |
$ |
124,450 |
$ |
384,226 |
$ |
378,682 |
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
Employee compensation |
78,242 |
82,710 |
253,588 |
256,277 |
Occupancy |
1,318 |
1,145 |
3,680 |
3,155 |
Other operating |
29,817 |
26,447 |
80,783 |
93,576 |
Depreciation of right-of-use assets |
2,422 |
1,914 |
6,676 |
5,969 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
977 |
1,231 |
2,660 |
3,919 |
Amortization of intangibles |
7,792 |
6,850 |
24,333 |
23,903 |
Acquisition and related transition costs (income) |
25 |
51 |
8,894 |
191 |
Share of (profit) loss of joint venture |
(1,507) |
(1,196) |
(2,013) |
(2,336) |
Restructuring costs (recovery) |
2,008 |
20 |
9,113 |
2 |
(Gain) loss on investments |
(881) |
(32) |
(640) |
(358) |
Finance costs (income), net – leases |
277 |
159 |
637 |
640 |
Finance costs (income), net – other |
6,016 |
7,546 |
14,676 |
15,020 |
Profit (loss) before income taxes from continuing
operations |
1,913 |
(2,395) |
(18,161) |
(21,276) |
Income tax expense (recovery) |
4,790 |
876 |
5,504 |
3,898 |
Profit (loss) from continuing operations, net of
tax |
$ |
(2,877) |
$ |
(3,271) |
$ |
(23,665) |
$ |
(25,174) |
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations, net of
tax |
3,532 |
4,200 |
26,450 |
35,546 |
Profit (loss) for the period |
$ |
655 |
$ |
929 |
$ |
2,785 |
$ |
10,372 |
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
|
|
|
|
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent
periods: |
|
|
|
|
Currency translation differences |
6,199 |
3,985 |
16,143 |
(528) |
Items that are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent
periods: |
|
|
|
|
Changes in investments measured at fair value through other
comprehensive income, net of tax |
(1,090) |
- |
(1,646) |
577 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax |
5,109 |
3,985 |
14,497 |
49 |
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of
tax |
$ |
5,764 |
$ |
4,914 |
$ |
17,282 |
$ |
10,421 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to the shareholders
of the Company during the period |
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings (loss) per share: |
|
|
|
|
Continuing operations |
$ |
(0.06) |
$ |
(0.07) |
$ |
(0.52) |
$ |
(0.56) |
Discontinued operations |
$0.08 |
$0.09 |
$0.58 |
$0.79 |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share: |
|
|
|
|
Continuing operations |
$(0.06) |
$(0.07) |
$(0.51) |
$(0.55) |
Discontinued operations |
$0.08 |
$0.09 |
$0.57 |
$0.77 |
(1) Comparative figures have been restated to reflect
discontinued operations
Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance
SheetsAs at September 30, 2024 and December 31,
2023(Unaudited)
(Expressed in Thousands of Canadian
Dollars)
|
September 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
Assets |
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
39,638 |
$ |
41,892 |
Trade receivables and other |
135,210 |
250,462 |
Income taxes recoverable |
4,720 |
9,532 |
Derivative financial instruments |
8,536 |
677 |
|
188,104 |
302,563 |
Assets held for sale |
288,016 |
- |
Total current assets |
476,120 |
302,563 |
Non-current assets |
|
|
Trade receivables and other |
9,784 |
10,511 |
Derivative financial instruments |
8,901 |
8,134 |
Investments |
13,423 |
14,509 |
Investment in joint venture |
24,668 |
22,655 |
Deferred tax assets |
35,589 |
30,650 |
Right-of-use assets |
21,161 |
25,282 |
Property, plant and equipment |
13,172 |
19,768 |
Intangibles |
216,218 |
270,641 |
Goodwill |
399,380 |
509,980 |
Total non-current assets |
742,296 |
912,130 |
Total assets |
$ |
1,218,416 |
$ |
1,214,693 |
Liabilities |
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
Trade payables and other |
$ |
162,790 |
$ |
199,220 |
Income taxes payable |
9,370 |
4,710 |
Lease liabilities |
13,370 |
14,346 |
|
185,530 |
218,276 |
Liabilities directly associated with assets held for sale |
41,876 |
- |
Total current liabilities |
227,406 |
218,276 |
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
Trade payables and other |
23,433 |
22,530 |
Lease liabilities |
26,357 |
33,755 |
Borrowings |
305,097 |
307,451 |
Deferred tax liabilities |
19,389 |
30,144 |
Total non-current liabilities |
374,276 |
393,880 |
Total liabilities |
601,682 |
612,156 |
Shareholders’ equity |
|
|
Share capital |
790,806 |
769,296 |
Contributed surplus |
46,304 |
50,143 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
56,931 |
42,434 |
Retained earnings (deficit) |
(277,307) |
(259,336) |
Total shareholders’ equity |
616,734 |
602,537 |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity |
$ |
1,218,416 |
$ |
1,214,693 |
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash
FlowsFor the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
and 2023(Unaudited)(Expressed in
Thousands of Canadian Dollars)
|
Nine months ended September 30 |
|
2024(1) |
2023 |
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
Profit (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations |
$ |
(18,161) |
$ |
(21,276) |
Profit (loss) before income taxes from discontinued operations |
32,508 |
43,264 |
Profit (loss) before income taxes |
$ |
14,347 |
$ |
21,988 |
Adjustments for: |
|
|
Depreciation of right-of-use assets |
7,967 |
8,431 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
3,507 |
4,494 |
Amortization of intangibles |
28,214 |
30,294 |
Finance costs (income), net – leases |
873 |
957 |
Finance costs (income), net – other |
14,680 |
15,054 |
Share-based compensation |
16,382 |
18,383 |
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss |
(830) |
718 |
(Gain) loss on investments |
(640) |
(358) |
(Gain) loss on disposal of right-of-use assets, property, plant and
equipment and intangibles |
2,049 |
456 |
(Gain) loss on equity derivatives |
(8,947) |
5,365 |
Share of (profit) loss of joint venture |
(2,013) |
(2,336) |
Impairment of right-of-use assets, net of (gain) loss on
sub-leases |
(322) |
(569) |
Net changes in: |
|
|
Operating working capital |
(4,124) |
(44,849) |
Liabilities for cash-settled share-based compensation |
10,355 |
106 |
Deferred consideration payables |
(1,674) |
(1,669) |
Contingent consideration payables |
- |
(2,989) |
Net cash generated by (used in) operations |
79,824 |
53,476 |
Less: interest paid on borrowings |
(14,011) |
(15,264) |
Less: interest paid on leases |
(873) |
(957) |
Less: income taxes paid |
(9,946) |
(10,620) |
Add: income taxes refunded |
218 |
101 |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities |
55,212 |
26,736 |
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
Proceeds from exercise of options |
13,683 |
10,013 |
Financing fees paid |
(66) |
(7) |
Proceeds from borrowings |
20,000 |
51,154 |
Repayment of borrowings |
(31,297) |
(57,540) |
Payments of principal on lease liabilities |
(12,295) |
(11,016) |
Proceeds from right-of-use asset lease inducements |
- |
525 |
Dividends paid |
(18,454) |
(19,873) |
Treasury shares purchased for share-based compensation |
(3,840) |
(4,320) |
Cancellation of shares |
(11,043) |
(2,719) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities |
(43,312) |
(33,783) |
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
Purchase of investments |
(332) |
(462) |
Purchase of intangibles |
(5,984) |
(4,301) |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(1,362) |
(3,638) |
Proceeds from investments |
93 |
28 |
Proceeds from disposal of investments |
- |
3,471 |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities |
(7,585) |
(4,902) |
Effect of foreign currency translation |
1,921 |
1,356 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents |
6,236 |
(10,593) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
41,892 |
55,267 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ |
48,128 |
$ |
44,674 |
(1) Included in cash and cash equivalents as at September
30, 2024 is $8,490 related to discontinued operations
Reconciliation of Profit (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and
Adjusted Earnings (Loss)
The following table provides a reconciliation of
Profit (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings (Loss):
|
Three months endedSeptember 30, |
Nine months endedSeptember 30, |
In thousands of dollars, except for per share amounts |
2024 |
2023(1) |
2024 |
2023(1) |
Profit (loss) for the period |
$ |
655 |
$ |
929 |
$ |
2,785 |
$ |
10,372 |
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
(3,532) |
(4,200) |
(26,450) |
(35,546) |
Occupancy costs calculated on a similar basis prior to the adoption
of IFRS 16(2) |
(2,320) |
(2,417) |
(7,539) |
(7,142) |
Depreciation of right-of-use assets |
2,422 |
1,914 |
6,676 |
5,969 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of
intangibles(8) |
8,769 |
8,081 |
26,993 |
27,822 |
Acquisition and related transition costs (income) |
25 |
51 |
8,894 |
191 |
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss(3) |
1,963 |
502 |
217 |
2,653 |
(Gain) loss on disposal of right-of-use assets, property, plant and
equipment and intangibles(3) |
7 |
7 |
1,578 |
19 |
Share of (profit) loss of joint venture |
(1,507) |
(1,196) |
(2,013) |
(2,336) |
Non-cash share-based compensation costs(4) |
3,168 |
3,189 |
10,054 |
8,137 |
(Gain) loss on equity derivatives net of mark-to-market adjustments
on related RSUs and DSUs(4) |
(741) |
(290) |
(2,915) |
4,019 |
Restructuring costs (recovery) |
2,008 |
20 |
9,113 |
2 |
(Gain) loss on investments(5) |
(881) |
(32) |
(640) |
(358) |
Other non-operating and/or non-recurring (income) costs(6) |
449 |
1,842 |
2,905 |
11,546 |
Finance costs (income), net – leases |
277 |
159 |
637 |
640 |
Finance costs (income), net – other(9) |
6,016 |
7,546 |
14,676 |
15,020 |
Income tax expense (recovery)(10) |
4,790 |
876 |
5,504 |
3,898 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
21,568 |
$ |
16,981 |
$ |
50,475 |
$ |
44,906 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of
intangibles of non-acquired businesses(8) |
(1,747) |
(2,172) |
(4,961) |
(6,633) |
Finance (costs) income, net – other(9) |
(6,016) |
(7,546) |
(14,676) |
(15,020) |
(Gain) loss on hedging transactions, including currency forward
contracts and interest expense (income) on swaps(9) |
1,679 |
2,259 |
704 |
(705) |
Tax effect of adjusted earnings (loss) adjustments(10) |
(6,770) |
(2,932) |
(16,885) |
(12,294) |
Adjusted earnings (loss)* |
$ |
8,714 |
$ |
6,590 |
$ |
14,657 |
$ |
10,254 |
Weighted average number of shares – basic |
45,927,341 |
45,408,482 |
45,748,192 |
45,262,101 |
Weighted average number of restricted shares |
251,085 |
460,702 |
333,464 |
502,836 |
Weighted average number of shares – adjusted |
46,178,426 |
45,869,184 |
46,081,656 |
45,764,937 |
Adjusted earnings (loss) per
share(7) |
$0.19 |
0.14 |
$0.32 |
0.22 |
(1) Comparative figures have been restated
to reflect discontinued operations. (2) Management uses the
non-GAAP occupancy costs calculated on a similar basis prior to the
adoption of IFRS 16 when analyzing financial and operating
performance. (3) Included in other operating expenses in the
interim condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income
(loss).(4) Included in employee compensation expenses in the
interim condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income
(loss).(5) Gain (loss) on investments relates to changes in
the fair value of investments in partnerships. (6) Other
non-operating and/or non-recurring income (costs) for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2024 relate to legal, advisory,
consulting, and other professional fees related to organizational
and strategic initiatives. These are included in other operating
expenses in the interim condensed consolidated statements of
comprehensive income (loss).(7) Refer to page 4 of the
MD&A for the definition of Adjusted EPS.(8) For the
purposes of reconciling to Adjusted Earnings (Loss), the
amortization of intangibles of acquired businesses is adjusted from
Profit (loss) for the period. Per the quantitative reconciliation
above, the Company has added back depreciation of property, plant
and equipment and amortization of intangibles and then deducted the
depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of
intangibles of non-acquired businesses to arrive at the
amortization of intangibles of acquired businesses.(9) For the
purposes of reconciling to Adjusted Earnings (Loss), the interest
accretion on contingent consideration payables and (gains) losses
on hedging transactions and interest expense (income) on swaps is
adjusted from Profit (loss) for the period. Per the quantitative
reconciliation above, the Company has added back finance costs
(income), net – other and then deducted finance costs (income), net
– other prior to adjusting for interest accretion on contingent
consideration payables and (gains) losses on hedging transactions
and interest expense (income) on swaps.(10) For the purposes
of reconciling to Adjusted Earnings (Loss), only the tax impacts
for the reconciling items noted in the definition of Adjusted
Earnings (Loss) is adjusted from profit (loss) for the period.
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow
The Company proactively manages and optimizes
Free Cash Flow available for reinvestment in the business. Free
Cash Flow is reconciled as follows:
Free Cash Flow |
Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
In thousands of dollars |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
$ |
18,372 |
$ |
36,019 |
$ |
55,212 |
$ |
26,736 |
Less: Capital Expenditures |
(2,359) |
(1,918) |
(7,346) |
(7,939) |
Free Cash Flow |
$ |
16,013 |
$ |
34,101 |
$ |
47,866 |
$ |
18,797 |
Constant Currency
The following tables provide a summarization of
the foreign exchange rates used as presented based on the average
monthly rates, and the foreign exchange rates used for Constant
Currency for currencies in which the Company primarily transacts
in:
|
Three months endedSeptember 30, 2024 |
Nine months endedSeptember 30, 2024 |
|
|
As presented |
|
For Constant Currency |
|
As presented |
|
For Constant Currency |
Canadian Dollar |
|
1.000 |
|
1.000 |
|
1.000 |
|
1.000 |
United States Dollar |
|
1.364 |
|
1.342 |
|
1.360 |
|
1.345 |
Pound Sterling |
|
1.774 |
|
1.698 |
|
1.736 |
|
1.673 |
Euro |
|
1.499 |
|
1.459 |
|
1.478 |
|
1.457 |
Australian Dollar |
|
0.914 |
|
0.878 |
|
0.901 |
|
0.900 |
|
Three months endedSeptember 30, 2023 |
Nine months endedSeptember 30, 2023 |
|
|
As presented |
|
For Constant Currency |
|
As presented |
|
For Constant Currency |
Canadian Dollar |
|
1.000 |
|
1.000 |
|
1.000 |
|
1.000 |
United States Dollar |
|
1.342 |
|
1.305 |
|
1.345 |
|
1.283 |
Pound Sterling |
|
1.698 |
|
1.535 |
|
1.673 |
|
1.613 |
Euro |
|
1.459 |
|
1.314 |
|
1.457 |
|
1.365 |
Australian Dollar |
|
0.878 |
|
0.892 |
|
0.900 |
|
0.907 |
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