Lumine Group Inc. Announces Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024


TORONTO, Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lumine Group Inc. (“Lumine Group” or “the Company”) (TSXV:LMN) announces financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. 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 and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, which can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Additional information about Lumine Group is also available on SEDAR+ and on Lumine Group’s website www.luminegroup.com.

Q3 2024 Headlines:

  • Revenue grew 35% to $177.3 million compared to $131.3 million in the same quarter prior year (including -9% organic growth after adjusting for foreign exchange impacts).
  • The Company generated operating income of $60.7 million during the quarter, a 35% increase from $45.1 million in the same quarter prior year.
  • The Company generated a net income of $18.3 million during the quarter, from net loss of $178.6 million in the same quarter prior year.
  • Cash flows from operations (“CFO”) decreased $25.7 million to $18.8 million compared to $44.5 million in Q3 2023, representing a decrease of 58%.
  • Free cash flow available to shareholders (“FCFA2S”) decreased $29.2 million to $10.4 million compared to $39.6 million in Q3 2023, representing a decrease of 74%.

Year-to-Date Q3 2024 Headlines:

  • Revenue grew 35% to $481.3 million compared to $356.6 million in the same nine-month period prior year (including -8% organic growth after adjusting for foreign exchange impacts).
  • The Company generated operating income of $141.7 million in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, an increase of 37% from $103.1 million in the same period prior year.
  • An expense of $317.4 million was incurred in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, up to the Mandatory Conversion Date, $298.7 million is related to the mark to market adjustments on the fair value of the Preferred and Special Securities and $18.7 million is related to the dividend payable. 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 $288.3 million during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, from net loss of $1,319.3 million in the same period prior year. The net loss is primarily related to the redeemable preferred and special securities expense.
  • CFO decreased $18.0 million to $63.9 million compared to $81.9 million in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023, representing a decrease of 22%.
  • FCFA2S decreased $26.6 million to $42 million compared to $68.6 million in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023, representing a decrease of 39%.

Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 is $177.3 million, an increase of 35%, or $46.0 million, compared to $131.3 million for the comparable period in 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, total revenue was $481.3 million, an increase of 35%, or $124.7 million, compared to $356.6 million for the comparable period in 2023. The increase for the three and nine months compared to the same period in the prior year is attributable to revenues from prior year and current year acquisitions. The Company experienced organic growth of -8% and -8%, respectively for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 or -9% and -8% after adjusting for the impact of changes in the valuation of the US dollar against most major currencies in which the Company transacts business. For acquired companies, organic growth is calculated as the difference between actual revenues achieved by each business in the financial period following acquisition, compared to the estimated revenues they achieved in the corresponding financial period preceding the date of acquisition by the Company. Organic growth is not a standardized financial measure and might not be comparable to measures disclosed by other issuers.

Operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $60.7 million, an increase of 35%, or $15.6 million, compared to $45.1 million for the same period in 2023. Operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $141.7 million, an increase of 37%, or $38.6 million, compared to $103.1 million for the same period in 2023. The increase for the three and nine-month periods is primarily attributable to prior year acquisitions. Operating income is not a standardized financial measure and might not be comparable to measures disclosed by other issuers. See “Non-IFRS Measures”.

Net Income for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $18.3 million compared to net loss of $178.6 million for the same period in 2023. Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $288.3 million compared to net loss of $1,319.3 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease in net loss for the three and nine month periods is primarily attributable to the Mandatory Conversion of Preferred and Special Securities on March 25, 2024 such that no further preferred and special securities expense was booked in the current quarter.

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, CFO decreased $25.7 million to $18.8 million compared to $44.5 million for the same period in 2023 representing a decrease of 58%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, CFO decreased $18.0 million to $63.9 million compared to $81.9 million for the same period in 2023 representing a decrease of 22%. The decrease in CFO in the three and nine month periods is primarily attributable to the impact of changes in non-cash operating assets and liabilities exclusive of effects of business combinations.

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, FCFA2S decreased $29.2 million to $10.4 million compared to $39.6 million for the same period in 2023 representing a decrease of 74%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, FCFA2S decreased $26.6 million to $42.0 million compared to $68.6 million for the same period in 2023 representing a decrease of 39%. The decrease in the three and nine month periods is driven by lower CFO compared to the same periods in 2023. FCFA2S is a non-IFRS Measure. See “Non-IFRS Measures”.

Non-IFRS Measures

Operating income (loss) refers to income (loss) before income taxes, amortization of intangible assets, redeemable Preferred and Special Share expense, and finance and other expenses (income). We believe that operating income is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of the profitability of the Company related to its core operations. Operating income (loss) 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 operating income (loss) should not be construed as an alternative to net income (loss).

The following table reconciles operating income to net income:

 Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
 20242023 2024 2023 
Net income (loss)18.3(178.6)(288.3)(1,319.3)
Adjusted for:    
Amortization of intangible assets29.621.4 81.6 57.7 
Redeemable preferred and special securities expense-194.8 317.4 1,346.0 
Finance and other expense (income)8.93.7 18.9 10.0 
Income tax expense (recovery)3.93.8 12.1 8.8 
Operating income (loss)60.745.1 141.7 103.1 


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. 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 does not make any acquisitions, or investments, and does 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:

 Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
 2024 2023 2024 2023 
Net cash flows from operating activities:18.8 44.5 63.9 81.9 
Adjusted for:    
Interest paid on lease obligations(0.1)(0.2)(0.4)(0.5)
Interest paid on other facilities(5.7)(2.8)(13.3)(6.4)
Credit facility transaction costs(0.0)0.0 (1.9)(1.8)
Payment of lease obligations(1.6)(1.4)(4.6)(3.8)
Property and equipment purchased(1.1)(0.4)(1.7)(0.8)
Free cash flow available to shareholders10.4 39.6 42.0 68.6 


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
investors@luminegroup.com
+1-437-353-4910

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position
(In thousands of USD. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)

Unaudited

 September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
   
Assets  
   
Current assets:  
Cash$180,357 $146,509 
Accounts receivable, net 142,741  104,955 
Unbilled revenue, net 49,551  39,858 
Inventories 521  521 
Other assets 40,727  44,862 
  413,897  336,705 
   
Non-current assets:  
Property and equipment 7,243  4,164 
Right of use assets 7,716  11,973 
Deferred income taxes 10,400  6,197 
Other assets 12,939  13,063 
Intangible assets and goodwill 826,041  763,793 
  864,339  799,190 
   
Total assets$1,278,236 $1,135,895 
   
Liabilities and Equity  
   
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$101,136 $97,533 
Due to related parties, net 1,807  2,380 
Current portion of bank debt 2,248  3,071 
Deferred revenue 86,890  91,726 
Acquisition holdback payables 656  19 
Lease obligations 5,128  6,358 
Income taxes payable 12,978  12,436 
Preferred and Special Securities -  4,469,996 
  210,843  4,683,519 
   
Non-current liabilities:  
Deferred income taxes 109,985  124,659 
Bank debt 286,457  149,636 
Lease obligations 3,583  6,921 
Other liabilities 7,767  13,127 
  407,792  294,343 
   
Total liabilities 618,635  4,977,862 
   
Equity:  
Capital stock 490,669  - 
Contributed surplus 185,142  (1,015,661)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (3,814) (6,296)
Retained earnings (deficit) (12,396) (2,820,010)
  659,601  (3,841,967)
   
Total liabilities and equity$1,278,236 $1,135,895 


Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Income (Loss)

(In thousands of USD, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)

Unaudited

 Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
  2024  2023
  2024  2023 
 
Revenue         
License$12,798 $11,247 $36,205 $32,990 
Professional services 32,780  23,061  86,622  63,328 
Hardware and other 6,589  5,651  11,332  14,987 
Maintenance and other recurring 125,167  91,342  347,099  245,262 
  177,334  131,301  481,258  356,567 
Expenses    
Staff 89,929  61,871  250,662  181,775 
Hardware 3,657  3,374  6,595  9,825 
Third party license, maintenance and professional services 8,575  7,783  28,981  20,568 
Occupancy 2,246  1,064  4,117  2,630 
Travel, telecommunications, supplies, software and equipment 4,152  5,218  23,660  15,104 
Professional fees 2,637  2,060  11,124  12,292 
Other, net 3,011  2,754  7,467  5,443 
Depreciation 2,473  2,120  6,925  5,825 
Amortization of intangible assets 29,616  21,351  81,648  57,668 
  146,296  107,595  421,179  311,130 
     
Redeemable Preferred and Special Securities expense -  194,817  317,362  1,346,020 
Finance and other expenses (income), net 8,898  3,703  18,868  9,960 
  8,898  198,520  336,230  1,355,980 
     
Income (loss) before income taxes 22,140  (174,814) (276,151) (1,310,543)
     
Current income tax expense (recovery) 13,572  12,651  31,127  30,813 
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) (9,710) (8,815) (18,982) (22,042)
Income tax expense (recovery) 3,862  3,836  12,145  8,771 
     
Net income (loss)$18,278 $(178,650)$(288,296)$(1,319,314)
         
Weighted average shares outstanding:          
Basic   256,620,389  74,040,058  199,991,663  71,967,707 
Diluted   256,620,389  253,104,970  255,529,839  242,370,504 
           
Earnings per share:          
Basic and diluted  $0.07 $(2.41)$(1.44) (18.33)
 


Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(In thousands of USD. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)

Unaudited

 Three months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
  2024 2023  2024  2023 
     
Net income (loss)$18,278$(178,650)$(288,296)$(1,319,314)
     
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to net income (loss):    
     
Foreign currency translation differences from foreign operations and other 7,082 (4,657) 2,482  (4,968)
     
Other comprehensive (loss) income for the year, net of income tax 7,082 (4,657) 2,482  (4,968)
     
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year$25,360$(183,307)$(285,814)$(1,324,282)


Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

(In thousands of USD. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)

Unaudited

Nine months ended September 30, 2024     
 Capital stockContributed surplusAccumulated other comprehensive (loss) incomeRetained earnings (deficit)Total equity
      
Balance at January 1, 2024$ - $ (1,015,661)$ (6,296)$ (2,820,010)$ (3,841,967 )
      
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period:     
Net income (loss) - -  -  (288,296) (288,296)
      
Other comprehensive income (loss):     
Foreign currency translation differences from foreign operations and other - -  2,482  -  2,482 
Total other comprehensive income (loss) for the period  -   -    2,482    -    2,482  
      
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period  -   -    2,482    (288,296)  (285,814)
      
Settlement of Preferred and Special Share Dividends in Subordinate Voting Shares 87,368 -  -  -  87,368 
Mandatory Conversion of Special and Preferred Shares 403,301 1,200,803  -  3,095,910  4,700,014 
Balance at September 30, 2024$ 490,669 $ 185,142  $ (3,814)$ (12,396)$ 659,601  


Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

(In thousands of USD. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)

Unaudited
Nine months ended September 30, 2023
 Capital stockContributed surplusAccumulated other comprehensive (loss) incomeRetained earnings (deficit)Total equity
      
Balance at January 1, 2023$ - $ 162,692  $ (8,912)$ -  $ 153,780  
      
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period:     
Net income (loss) - -  -  (1,319,314) (1,319,314)
      
Other comprehensive income (loss):     
Foreign currency translation differences from foreign operations and other - -  (4,968) -  (4,968)
      
Total other comprehensive income (loss) for the period  -   -    (4,968)  -    (4,968)
      
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period  -   -    (4,968)  (1,319,314)  (1,324,282)
      
Transactions with Parent, recorded directly in equity     
Capital contributions by Parent - 22,451  -  -  22,451 
Amalgamation with Lumine Group (Holdings) Inc. - (1,200,804) -  -  (1,200,804)
Special Share conversion - -  -  5,110  5,110 
      
Balance at September 30, 2023$ - $ (1,015,661)$ (13,880)$ (1,314,204)$ (2,343,746)


Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands of USD. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)

Unaudited   
 Three months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
  2024  2023  2024  2023 
     
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities:    
Net income (loss)$18,278 $(178,650)$(288,296)$(1,319,314)
Adjustments for:    
Depreciation 2,473  2,120  6,925  5,825 
Amortization of intangible assets 29,616  21,351  81,648  57,668 
Contingent consideration adjustments (1,357) 58  (399) (2,420)
Preferred and Special Securities expense (income) -  194,817  317,362  1,346,020 
Finance and other expenses (income) 8,898  3,703  18,868  9,960 
Income tax expense (recovery) 3,862  3,836  12,145  8,771 
Change in non-cash operating assets and liabilities exclusive of effects of business combinations (34,300) 5,822  (68,428) (4,565)
Income taxes (paid) received (8,641) (8,565) (15,957) (20,077)
Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities 18,829  44,492  63,868  81,868 
     
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:    
Interest paid on lease obligations (105) (205) (388) (464)
Interest paid on bank debt (5,702) (2,823) (13,304) (6,414)
Cash transferred from (to) Parent 345  (2,121) (1,645) (13,957)
Proceeds from issuance of bank debt 15,000  -  155,500  175,000 
Repayments of bank debt (17,976) (50,244) (18,464) (50,897)
Transaction costs on bank debt (25) -  (1,874) (1,771)
Payments of lease obligations (1,560) (1,419) (4,594) (3,784)
Issuance of Preferred Shares to Parent -  -  -  181,484 
Dividends paid -  (12) -  (24)
Net cash flows from (used in) in financing activities (10,023) (56,823) 115,231  279,173 
     
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities:    
Acquisition of businesses -  -  (144,325) (314,760)
Cash obtained with acquired businesses -  -  -  33,965 
Post-acquisition settlement receipts (payments), net 5,685  (264) 4,706  (2,933)
Property and equipment purchased (1,058) (408) (1,689) (829)
Other investing activities (720) 72  (984) (584)
Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities 3,907  (600) (142,292) (285,142)
     
     
Effect of foreign currency on cash and cash equivalents 72  (1,827) (2,959) (1,839)
     
Increase (decrease) in cash 12,785  (14,758) 33,848  74,060 
     
Cash, beginning of period 167,572  155,903  146,509  67,085 
     
Cash, end of period$180,357 $141,145 $180,357 $141,145