May 15, 2023 - Lumine Group Inc. (“Lumine Group” or “the Company”) announces financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023. All amounts referred to in this press release are in US dollars unless otherwise stated.
The following press release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2023, management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) for the three months ended March 31, 2023, the audited consolidated financial statements of Lumine Group (Holdings) Inc. (“Lumine Holdings”) for the year ended December 31, 2022, and the Company’s MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2022, all of which can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Additional information about Lumine Group is also available on SEDAR and on Lumine Group’s website www.luminegroup.com.
Q1 2023 Headlines:
- Revenue grew 59% to $95.4 million compared to $60.2 million in the same quarter prior year (including 1% organic growth after adjusting for foreign exchange impacts).
- In February 2023, Lumine Group completed its previously announced acquisition of WideOrbit Inc. (“WideOrbit”), and public listing of its subordinate voting shares on the TSX Venture Exchange. In relation to the acquisition and listing, Lumine Group issued 63,582,712 preferred securities and 10,204,294 special securities.
- An expense of $654.6 million was incurred in the quarter related to the increase in fair value of the redeemable preferred and special securities, of which, $646.5 million is non-cash related. Fair value of the preferred and special securities is primarily dependent on the price movement of the Company’s subordinate voting shares.
- The Company generated a net loss of $651.6 million during the quarter, from net income of $7.9 million in the same quarter prior year. The net loss is primarily related to the redeemable preferred and special securities expense.
- Acquisitions were completed in Q1 2023 for aggregate consideration of $544.3 million (which includes acquired cash). This includes deferred payments associated with these acquisitions with an estimated value of $17.8 million.
- Cash flows from operations (“CFO”) increased $10.2 million to $15.0 million compared to $4.8 million in Q1 2022, representing an increase of 211%.
- Free cash flow available to shareholders (“FCFA2S”) increased $7.7 million to $11.7 million compared to $4.0 million in Q1 2022, representing an increase of 193%.
Total revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 was $95.4 million, an increase of 59%, or $35.2 million, compared to $60.2 million for the comparable period in 2022. The increase is primarily attributable to growth from acquisitions. The Company experienced organic growth of -3% for the three months ended March 31, 2023, or +1% after adjusting for foreign exchange impacts. Organic growth is not a standardized financial measure and might not be comparable to measures disclosed by other issuers.
Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 was $651.6 million compared to net income of $7.9 million for the same period in 2022. The decrease is primarily attributable to a $654.6 million expense booked in Q1 2023 related to fair value adjustments and dividends on the redeemable preferred and special securities issued in the quarter in relation to the acquisition of WideOrbit and public listing of Lumine Group.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2023, CFO increased $10.2 million to $15.0 million compared to $4.8 million for the same period in 2022 representing an increase of 211%. The primary reason for the increase is that CFO includes the impact of changes in non-cash operating assets and liabilities exclusive of effects of business combinations or, changes in non-cash operating working capital (“NCOWC”) which improved during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the same period prior year.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2023, FCFA2S increased $7.7 million, or 193%, to $11.7 million compared to $4.0 million for the same period in 2022. The increase is primarily a result of higher CFO during the period.
Non-IFRS Measures
Free cash flow available to shareholders ‘‘FCFA2S’’ refers to net cash flows from operating activities less interest paid on lease obligations, interest paid on bank debt, transaction costs on bank debt, repayments of lease obligations, dividends paid to redeemable preferred and special securities holders, and property and equipment purchased, and includes interest and dividends received. The Company believes that FCFA2S is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of the uncommitted cash flow that is available to shareholders if Lumine Group do not make any acquisitions, or investments, and do not repay any debts. While the Company could use the FCFA2S to pay dividends or repurchase shares, the Company’s objective is to invest all of its FCFA2S in acquisitions which meet the Company’s hurdle rate.
FCFA2S is not a recognized measure under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. Accordingly, readers are cautioned that FCFA2S should not be construed as an alternative to net cash flows from operating activities.
The following table reconciles FCFA2S to net cash flows from operating activities:
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements herein may be “forward looking” statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Lumine Group or the industry to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly from the results discussed in the forward looking statements. These forward looking statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and operating performance and are made as of the date hereof and Lumine Group assumes no obligation, except as required by law, to update any forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.
About Lumine Group Inc.
Lumine Group acquires, strengthens, and grows, vertical market software businesses in the communications and media industry. Learn more at www.luminegroup.com.
For further information:
David Nyland, Chief Executive Officer
Lumine Group, david.nyland@luminegroup.com
