2017 Revenue Increased 48% to $58.5M
TORONTO and NEW YORK, March 6,
2018 /CNW/ - AcuityAds Holdings Inc. (TSXV:AT) ("AcuityAds"
or "Company"), a technology leader that provides targeted digital
media solutions by leveraging its proprietary AI technology to
enable advertisers to connect intelligently with audiences across
video, mobile, social and online display advertising campaigns,
today announced its audited financial results for the full year and
fourth quarter ended December 31,
2017.
"Overall, 2017 was another growth year for AcuityAds where we
achieved revenue growth of 48% to $58.5
million," stated Tal Hayek,
CEO of AcuityAds. "Despite the revenue challenges we experienced in
EMEA, we are pleased with the strong growth from our US business
units."
2017 Financial Highlights
- Total revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 was $58,459,481 compared to $39,601,724 for the same period in 2016,
representing growth of 48% year over year.
- US revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 increased by 122% to
$35,312,302 compared to $15,926,375 in fiscal year 2016.
- Self-Serve revenue from North
America for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 increased 32% to $6,697,981 compared to $5,069,014 for the same period in 2016.
- The Company posted Adjusted EBITDA of $3,502,936 for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2017 compared to
Adjusted EBITDA of $2,989,371 in the
prior year. Adjusted EBITDA was positively affected by a one-time,
non-recurring gain on earn out liability relating to the
acquisition of 140 Proof in Q3 2017 of $3,316,080.
- Net and comprehensive loss for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2017 was $5,728,829 primarily due to $6,633,066 of non-cash items such as depreciation
and amortization, share-based compensation and impairment loss on
intangible assets.
Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights
- Q4 2017 revenue was down $3,377,988 to $15,143,262 from $18,521,250 in Q4 2016. The decline in
revenue was primarily attributed to a $6,284,728 decline in the Company's Self-Serve
revenue from its EMEA region, which was in turn partially offset by
a $2,761,649 revenue increase from
its US business units. This is in line with the Company's
second half reduced revenue guidance provided in September, when it
announced the removal of certain EMEA partners from its ecosystem.
- AcuityAds grew its Self-Serve partner base by adding 18 new
platform partners in Q4 2017.
- The number of Self-Serve partners that spent greater than
$5,000 in the quarter totaled 30
compared to 28 in Q4 2016. The increase is a very positive
sign despite the removal of certain Self-Serve partners in Q3 2017
as previously announced.
- Revenue less media costs (gross margin) was 51% for Q4 2017
compared to 50% for the three months ended December 31, 2016.
- The Company posted Adjusted EBITDA of $650,099 in Q4 2017. Net and comprehensive
loss for Q4 2017 was $1,728,628.
- As at December 31, 2017, the
Company's cash and restricted cash balance was $4,942,880.
Other Items
- In Q4, the Company was recognized for the 4th year in a row as
one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America in the Deloitte Fast
500TM program for 2017.
- The Company issued an aggregate of 57,450 Deferred Share Units
("DSUs") pursuant to the Company's Deferred Share Unit Plan to the
independent directors of the Company, in lieu of quarterly cash
compensation. In addition, an aggregate of 17,200 DSUs were
issued to officers and executives of the Company for long term
incentive compensation.
- The Company announced that it had retained Crescendo
Communications, LLC ("Crescendo") to develop and implement a
strategic corporate communications program to increase the
Company's exposure among industry stakeholders and investors across
the United States. In connection with the engagement
(the "Agreement"), Crescendo has been awarded a consulting contract
for a monthly fee of USD $5,000. In
addition, Crescendo will be granted 2,500 stock options per month,
subject to approval by the Company's Board of
Directors. The Company has the option to terminate the
agreement at any time subject to providing a 30-day notice.
Q4 2017 Conference Call Details
Date: Wednesday, March 7th,
2018
Time: 9:00 AM Eastern Time
Participant Dial-in Numbers:
Local: (+1) 416-764-8609
Toll Free: (+1) 888-390-0605
Conference ID: 36973076
Recording Playback Numbers:
Local: (+1) 416-764-8677
Toll Free: (+1) 888-390-0541
Passcode: 973076 #
Expiry Date: Wednesday, March 14th,
2018 11:59 PM
About AcuityAds:
AcuityAds is a technology company that enables marketers to
connect intelligently with their most meaningful audiences through
digital media. A Self-Serve programmatic marketing platform,
powered by proprietary machine learning technology, is at the core
of its business, accompanied by a patented solution for mobile
targeting that leverages social data. AcuityAds empowers marketers
by offering transparency on costs and brand safety, and real-time
reporting and analytics, bringing accountability to programmatic
advertising to deliver business results.
AcuityAds is headquartered in Toronto,
Canada with offices across North
America including New York
City, Boston, Chicago, Las
Vegas, Los Angeles,
San Francisco, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal. For more
information, visit www.AcuityAds.com.
Disclaimer in regards to Forward-looking
Statements
Certain statements included herein constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of
estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by
management at this time, are inherently subject to significant
business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies.
Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, AcuityAds
does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any
forward-looking statements to reflect, in particular, new
information or future events.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
SOURCE AcuityAds Inc.
