TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 02/17/16 — Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU) (“Constellation” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015 and declared a $1.00 per share dividend payable on April 5, 2016 to all common shareholders of record at close of business on March 18, 2016. 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 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, 2015, which can be found on SEDAR at and on the Company–s website . Additional information about the Company is also available on SEDAR at .
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Fourth quarter 2015 revenue was $512 million, an increase of 16%, or $72 million, compared to $440 million for the comparable period in 2014. For the 2015 fiscal year total revenues were $1,838 million, an increase of 10%, or $169 million, compared to $1,669 million for the comparable period in 2014. The increase for both the three and twelve month periods compared to the same periods in the prior year is attributable to growth from acquisitions as the Company experienced negative organic growth of 1% and 3% respectively. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015, the appreciation of the US dollar against most other major currencies in which the Company transacts business resulted in an approximate 5% and 6% respective reduction in the Company–s organic growth rate compared to the comparable periods of 2014. The negative impact of foreign exchange on the Company–s Q4 organic growth rate was partially offset by an increase in hardware sales recorded in our public sector relating to various large projects in our transit vertical. Hardware revenue is primarily recognized on delivery and as such can result in temporary spikes in revenue. Organic growth in Q4 was positive 1% after adjusting for both factors.
Adjusted EBITA for the fourth quarter of 2015 was $133 million, a 28% increase compared to the prior year–s fourth quarter Adjusted EBITA of $104 million. Fourth quarter 2015 Adjusted EBITA per share on a diluted basis increased 28% to $6.27, compared to $4.90 for the same period in the prior year. Adjusted EBITA for the 2015 fiscal year was $446 million, a 28% increase over the 2014 fiscal year Adjusted EBITA of $348 million. Adjusted EBITA per share on a diluted basis for the 2015 fiscal year increased 28% to $21.02, compared to $16.43 for the 2014 fiscal year.
Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2015 was $118 million, compared to the prior year–s fourth quarter Adjusted net income of $87 million, a 36% increase. Fourth quarter 2015 Adjusted net income per share on a diluted basis increased 36% to $5.55 compared to $4.09 for the prior year–s fourth quarter. Adjusted net income for the 2015 fiscal year was $371 million, an increase of 35% over the 2014 fiscal year Adjusted net income of $274 million. Adjusted net income per share on a diluted basis for the 2015 fiscal year increased 35% to $17.51, compared to $12.94 for the 2014 fiscal year.
Net income for the fourth quarter 2015 was $66 million compared to the prior year–s fourth quarter net income of $39 million. Net income per share on a diluted per share basis for the fourth quarter of 2015 increased 68% to $3.11, compared to $1.86 for the same period of 2014. Net income for the 2015 fiscal year was $177 million, an increase of 72% over net income of $103 million for the 2014 fiscal year. Net income per share on a diluted basis for the 2015 fiscal year increased 72% to $8.36, compared to $4.87 for the 2014 fiscal year.
Cash flows from operations for the fourth quarter of 2015 were $114 million, an increase of 18%, or $17 million, compared to $97 million for the comparable period in 2014. For the 2015 fiscal year cash flows from operations were $396 million, an increase of 16%, or $55 million, compared to $341 million for the 2014 fiscal year.
The following table displays our revenue by reportable segment and the percentage change for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the same periods in 2014:
Public Sector
For the quarter ended December 31, 2015, total revenue in the public sector reportable segment increased by 14%, or $43 million to $348 million, compared to $305 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2014. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, total revenue increased by 8%, or $92 million to $1,264 million, compared to $1,172 million for the comparable period in 2014. Total revenue growth from acquired businesses contributed approximately $44 million to our Q4 2015 revenues and $134 million to our fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 revenues compared to the same periods in 2015, as we completed 27 acquisitions since the beginning of 2014. Organic revenue growth was 0% in Q4 2015 and negative 3% for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the same periods in 2014. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 the appreciation of the US dollar against most other major currencies in which the Company transacts business resulted in approximate 5% and 6% respective reductions in the public sector revenue organic growth rates compared to the comparable periods of 2014. The negative impact of foreign exchange on the public sector Q4 organic growth rate was offset by an increase in hardware sales relating to various large projects in our transit vertical. Hardware revenue is primarily recognized on delivery and as such can result in temporary spikes in revenue. Organic growth for the public sector in Q4 was 0% after adjusting for both factors.
Private Sector
For the quarter ended December 31, 2015, total revenue in the private sector reportable segment increased 22%, or $29 million to $164 million, compared to $135 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2014. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, total revenue increased by 15%, or $77 million to $575 million, compared to $498 million for the comparable period in 2014. Total revenue growth from acquired businesses contributed approximately $32 million to our Q4 2015 revenues and $88 million to our fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 revenues compared to the same periods in 2014, as we completed 27 acquisitions since the beginning of 2014. Organic revenue growth was negative 2% for both the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 compared to the same periods in 2014. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015, the appreciation of the US dollar against most other major currencies in which the Company transacts business resulted in approximate 4% 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 8:00 a.m. (ET) on Friday, February 19, 2016 to answer questions regarding the results. The teleconference numbers are 416-340-8530 or 800-952-4972. 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 p.m. ET the same day until 11:59 p.m. ET on March 4, 2016. To access the replay, please dial 905-694-9451 or 800-408-3053 followed by the passcode 7911261.
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, bargain purchase gain, 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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