TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 04/29/15 — Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU) (“Constellation” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015 and declared a $1.00 per share dividend payable on July 3, 2015 to all common shareholders of record at close of business on June 17, 2015. This dividend has been designated as an eligible dividend for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada). Please note that all dollar amounts referred to in this press release are in U.S. 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, 2015 and the accompanying notes, our Management Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and with our annual Consolidated Financial Statements, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and our annual Management–s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2014, which can be found on SEDAR at and on the Company–s website . Additional information about the Company is also available on SEDAR at .
Q1 2015 Headlines:
First quarter 2015 revenue was $423 million, an increase of 7%, or $28 million, compared to $395 million for the comparable period in 2014. The increase is mainly attributable to growth from acquisitions as the Company experienced negative organic growth of 2%.
Adjusted EBITA for the first quarter 2015 was $93 million, a 49% increase compared to the prior year–s first quarter Adjusted EBITA of $63 million. First quarter 2015 Adjusted EBITA per share on a diluted basis increased 49% to $4.41, compared to $2.96 for the same period last year. Adjusted EBITA margin was 22% for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to 16% for the prior year–s first quarter.
Adjusted Net Income for the first quarter 2015 was $75 million, compared to the prior year–s first quarter Adjusted Net Income of $53 million, a 40% increase. First quarter 2015 Adjusted Net Income per share on a diluted basis increased 40% to $3.52 compared to $2.52 for the prior year–s first quarter.
Net income for the first quarter 2015 was $33 million, compared to the prior year–s first quarter Net income of $9 million. Net income per share on a diluted per share basis for the first quarter of 2015 increased 270% to $1.55, compared to $0.42 for the first quarter of 2014.
Cash flows from operations for the first quarter of 2015 were $113 million, an increase of 13%, or $13 million, compared to $100 million for the comparable period in 2014.
The following table displays our revenue by reportable segment and the percentage change for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same periods in 2014:
Public Sector
For the quarter ended March 31, 2015, total revenue in the public sector reportable segment increased 5%, or $13 million, to $291 million, compared to $278 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. Revenue growth from acquired businesses was significant as we completed 14 acquisitions since the beginning of 2014 in our public sector segment. It is estimated that acquisitions completed since the beginning of 2014 contributed approximately $21 million to our Q1 2015 revenues. Organic revenue growth was negative 3% in Q1 2015 compared to the same period in 2014. For the quarter ended March 31, 2015, the appreciation of the US dollar against most major currencies in which the Company transacts business resulted in an approximate 6% reduction in the public sector revenue organic growth rate compared to the first quarter of 2014.
Private Sector
For the quarter ended March 31, 2015, total revenue in the private sector reportable segment increased 13%, or $15 million, to $132 million, compared to $117 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. Revenue growth from acquired businesses was significant for the three month period as we completed 12 acquisitions since the beginning of 2014 in our private sector segment. It is estimated that acquisitions completed since the beginning of 2014 contributed approximately $17 million to our Q1 2015 revenues. Organic revenue growth was negative 2% compared to the same period in 2014. For the quarter ended March 31, 2015, the appreciation of the US dollar against most major currencies in which the Company transacts business resulted in an approximate 5% reduction in the private sector revenue organic growth rate compared to the first quarter of 2014.
Conference Call and Webcast
Management will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, April 30, 2015 to answer questions regarding the results. The teleconference numbers are 416-340-2220 or 866-225-9256. The call will also be webcast live and archived on Constellation–s website at .
A replay of the conference call will be available as of 11:30 a.m. ET the same day until 11:59 p.m. ET on May 13, 2015. To access the replay, please dial 905-694-9451 or 800-408-3053 followed by the passcode 8390412.
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 Constellation 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 Constellation assumes no obligation, except as required by law, to update any forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.
Non-IFRS Measures
The term “Adjusted EBITA” refers to net income before adjusting for finance and other income, finance costs, income taxes, share in net income or loss of equity investees, impairment of non-financial assets, amortization, and foreign exchange gain or loss. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITA is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of the results generated by the Company–s main business activities prior to taking into consideration how those activities are financed and taxed and also prior to taking into consideration intangible asset amortization and the other items listed above. “Adjusted EBITA margin” refers to the percentage that Adjusted EBITA for any period represents as a portion of total revenue for that period. Previously the Company has reported “Adjusted EBITDA” in certain financial disclosures, but has determined that Adjusted EBITA is a more meaningful measure going forward. Adjusted EBITDA refers to Adjusted EBITA as defined above then further excludes depreciation. The Company uses depreciation as a proxy for the cash flows used to purchase property and equipment required to support the Company–s main business activities. As such, the Company believes Adjusted EBITA is a more useful measure then Adjusted EBITDA.
“Adjusted net income” means net income adjusted for non-cash expenses (income) such as amortization of intangible assets, deferred income taxes, the TSS membership liability revaluation charge, and certain other expenses (income), and excludes the portion of the adjusted net income of Total Specific Solutions (TSS) B.V. (“TSS”) attributable to the minority owners of TSS. The Company believes that Adjusted net income is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of the results generated by the Company–s main business activities prior to taking into consideration amortization of intangible assets, deferred income taxes, the TSS membership liability revaluation charge, and certain other non-cash expenses (income) incurred or recognized by the Company from time to time, and adjusts for the portion of TSS– Adjusted net income not attributable to shareholders of Constellation. “Adjusted net income margin” refers to the percentage that Adjusted net income for any period represents as a portion of total revenue for that period.
Adjusted EBITA and Adjusted net income are not recognized measures under IFRS and, accordingly, readers are cautioned that Adjusted EBITA and Adjusted net income should not be construed as alternatives to net income determined in accordance with IFRS. The Company–s method of calculating Adjusted EBITA and Adjusted net income may differ from other issuers and, accordingly, Adjusted EBITA and Adjusted net income may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Adjusted EBITA includes 100% of the Adjusted EBITA of TSS.
The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITA to net income:
The following table reconciles Adjusted net income to net income:
About Constellation Software Inc.
Constellation–s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “CSU”. Constellation acquires, manages and builds vertical market software businesses.
Contacts:
Constellation Software Inc.
Jamal Baksh
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 861-9677
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