TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 10/28/15 — Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU) (“Constellation” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015 and declared a $1.00 per share dividend payable on January 5, 2016 to all common shareholders of record at close of business on December 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 and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and the accompanying notes, our Management–s Discussion and Analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, 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 .
Q3 2015 Headlines:
Third quarter 2015 revenue was $460 million, an increase of 10%, or $41 million, compared to $419 million for the comparable period in 2014. For the first nine months of 2015 total revenues were $1,327 million, an increase of 8%, or $97 million, compared to $1,230 million for the comparable period in 2014. The increase for both the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 compared to the same periods in the prior year is attributable to growth from acquisitions as the Company experienced negative organic growth of growth of 5% and 4%, respectively. For both the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 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 Company–s organic growth rate compared to the comparable periods of 2014.
Adjusted EBITA for the third quarter of 2015 was $120 million, a 20% increase compared to the prior year–s third quarter Adjusted EBITA of $100 million. Third quarter 2015 Adjusted EBITA per share on a diluted basis increased 20% to $5.68, compared to $4.73 for the same period last year. Adjusted EBITA for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 was $313 million, a 28% increase over last year–s Adjusted EBITA of $244 million for the same period. Adjusted EBITA per share on a diluted basis for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 increased 28% to $14.76, compared to $11.52 for the same period last year.
Adjusted Net Income for the third quarter of 2015 was $99 million, compared to the prior year–s third quarter Adjusted Net Income of $69 million, a 43% increase. Third quarter 2015 Adjusted Net Income per share on a diluted basis increased 43% to $4.67 compared to $3.27 for the prior year–s third quarter. Adjusted Net Income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 was $253 million, an increase of 35% over last year–s Adjusted Net Income of $188 million. Adjusted Net Income per share on a diluted basis for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 increased 35% to $11.95, compared to $8.86 for the same period in 2014.
Net income for the third quarter 2015 was $46 million compared to the prior year–s third quarter net income of $32 million. Net income per share on a diluted per share basis for the third quarter of 2015 increased 43% to $2.16, compared to $1.51 for the same period of 2014. Net income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 was $111 million, an increase of 74% over net income of $64 million for the same period in 2014. Net income per share on a diluted basis for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 increased 74% to $5.25, compared to $3.01 for the same period in 2014.
Cash flows from operations for the third quarter of 2015 were $105 million, an increase of 4%, or $4 million, compared to $101 million for the comparable period in 2014. For the first nine months of 2015 cash flows from operations were $282 million, an increase of 15%, or $37 million, compared to $245 million for the comparable period in 2014.
On September 30, 3015, the Company issued an additional tranche of debentures with a total principal value of C$186 million for total proceeds of C$214 million. The proceeds were used by the Company to pay down $130 million of its credit facility. The September 30, 2015 issuance formed a single series with the outstanding C$96 million aggregate principal amount of debentures, Series 1 of the Company. The debentures have a maturity date of March 31, 2040.
The following table displays our revenue by reportable segment and the percentage change for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the same periods in 2014:
Public Sector
For the quarter ended September 30, 2015, total revenue in the public sector reportable segment increased by 7%, or $21 million to $316 million, compared to $295 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, total revenue increased by 6%, or $49 million to $916 million, compared to $866 million for the comparable period in 2014. Total revenue growth from acquired businesses contributed approximately $40 million to our Q3 2015 revenues and $90 million to our nine months ended September 30, 2015 revenues compared to the same periods in 2014, as we completed 22 acquisitions since the beginning of 2014. Organic revenue growth was negative 6% in Q3 2015 and negative 5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the same periods in 2014. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the appreciation of the US dollar against most major currencies in which the Company transacts business resulted in approximate 6% reductions in the public sector revenue organic growth rates compared to the comparable periods of 2014.
Private Sector
For the quarter ended September 30, 2015, total revenue in the private sector reportable segment increased 16%, or $20 million to $144 million, compared to $124 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 total revenue increased by 13%, or $48 million to $411 million, compared to $363 million for the comparable period in 2014. Total revenue growth from acquired businesses contributed approximately $23 million to our Q3 2015 revenues and $55 million to our nine months ended September 30, 2015 revenues compared to the same periods in 2014, as we completed 23 acquisitions since the beginning of 2014. Organic revenue growth was negative 2% for both the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 compared to the same periods in 2014. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the appreciation of the US dollar against most major currencies in which the Company transacts business resulted in approximate 6% and 5% respective reductions in the private sector revenue organic growth rates compared to the comparable periods of 2014.
Conference Call and Webcast
Management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, October 29, 2015 to answer questions regarding the results. The teleconference numbers are 416-340-2216 or 866-225-0198. 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 12:30 a.m. ET the same day until 11:59 p.m. ET on November 12, 2015. To access the replay, please dial 905-694-9451 or 800-408-3053 followed by the passcode 5150581.
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, TSS membership liability revaluation charge, 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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