TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 02/15/17 — Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU) (“Constellation” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016 and declared a $1.00 per share dividend payable on April 5, 2017 to all common shareholders of record at close of business on March 17, 2017. 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, 2016, 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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Total revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 was $564 million, an increase of 10%, or $52 million, compared to $512 million for the comparable period in 2015. For the 2016 fiscal year total revenues were $2,125 million, an increase of 16%, or $287 million, compared to $1,838 million for the comparable period in 2015. The increase for both the three and twelve month periods compared to the same periods in the prior year is primarily attributable to growth from acquisitions as the Company experienced organic growth of negative 1% and positive 1% respectively, positive 1% and 2% respectively after adjusting for the impact of the net appreciation of the US dollar against most major currencies in which the Company transacts business. The Company–s Q4 2016 organic growth rate was negatively impacted as a result of higher than average hardware sales recorded in the quarter ended December 31, 2015 in our public sector relating to deliveries on various large projects in our transit vertical during that quarter. Hardware revenue is primarily recognized on delivery and as such can result in temporary spikes in revenue. Organic growth for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2016 was positive 4% and 3% respectively after adjusting for both foreign exchange and hardware sales.
Adjusted EBITA for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $151 million, a 14% increase compared to the prior year–s fourth quarter Adjusted EBITA of $133 million. Fourth quarter 2016 Adjusted EBITA per share on a diluted basis increased 14% to $7.14, compared to $6.27 for the same period last year. Adjusted EBITA for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $530 million, a 19% increase over last year–s Adjusted EBITA of $446 million for the same period. Adjusted EBITA per share on a diluted basis for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased 19% to $25.01, compared to $21.02 for the same period last year.
Adjusted Net Income for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $122 million, compared to the prior year–s fourth quarter Adjusted Net Income of $118 million, a 3% increase. Fourth quarter 2016 Adjusted Net Income per share on a diluted basis increased 3% to $5.75 compared to $5.55 for the prior year–s fourth quarter. Adjusted Net Income for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $395 million, an increase of 6% over last year–s Adjusted Net Income of $371 million. Adjusted Net Income per share on a diluted basis for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased 6% to $18.64, compared to $17.51 for the same period in 2016. Adjusted net income margin was 22% for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 and 23% for the same period in 2015. Adjusted net income margin was 19% in the year ended December 31, 2016 and 20% for the same period in 2015.
Net income for the fourth quarter 2016 was $66 million, consistent with prior year–s fourth quarter net income of $66 million. Net income per share on a diluted per share basis for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $3.10 compared to $3.11 for the same period of 2015. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $207 million, an increase of 17% over net income of $177 million for the same period in 2015. Net income per share on a diluted basis for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased 17% to $9.76, compared to $8.36 for the same period in 2015.
Cash flows from operations for the fourth quarter of 2016 were $134 million, an increase of 17%, or $20 million, compared to $114 million for the comparable period in 2015. For the year ended December 31, 2016 cash flows from operations were $491 million, an increase of 24%, or $95 million, compared to $396 million for the comparable period in 2015.
The following table displays our revenue by reportable segment and the percentage change for the three and year ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same periods in 2015:
Public Sector
For the quarter ended December 31, 2016, total revenue in the public sector reportable segment increased by 10%, or $35 million to $384 million, compared to $349 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2015. For the year ended December 31, 2016, total revenue increased by 13%, or $159 million to $1,428 million, compared to $1,269 million for the comparable period in 2015. Organic revenue growth was negative 2% and 0% respectively for the three months and year ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same periods in 2015, and 0% and 1% respectively after adjusting for the impact of the net appreciation of the US dollar against most major currencies in which the Company transacts business. The public sector–s Q4 2016 organic growth rate was negatively impacted as a result of higher than average hardware sales recorded in the quarter ended December 31, 2015 in our public sector relating to deliveries on various large projects in our transit vertical during that quarter. Hardware revenue is primarily recognized on delivery and as such can result in temporary spikes in revenue. Organic growth for the public sector for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2016 was 4% and 2% respectively after adjusting for both foreign exchange and hardware sales.
Private Sector
For the quarter ended December, 2016, total revenue in the private sector reportable segment increased 11%, or $18 million to $180 million, compared to $162 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2015. For the year ended December 31, 2016 total revenue increased by 22%, or $127 million to $697 million, compared to $570 million for the comparable period in 2015. Organic revenue growth was 1% for both the three months and year-ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same periods in 2015, and 3% in each case after adjusting for the impact of the net appreciation of the US dollar against most major currencies in which the Company transacts business.
Conference Call and Webcast
Management will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, February 16, 2017 to answer questions regarding the results. The teleconference numbers are 416-340-2218 or 866-223-7781. 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 2, 2017. To access the replay, please dial 905-694-9451 or 800-408-3053 followed by the passcode 8816026.
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.
“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:
Jamal Baksh
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 861-9677
SOURCE: CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
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