Altisource Announces the Completion of the Sale of Its Pointillist Subsidiary

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Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (NASDAQ: ASPS) has successfully closed the sale of its majority-owned subsidiary, Pointillist, Inc., to Genesys Cloud Services, Inc.. The company received $102.2 million in cash at closing and anticipates an additional $3.8 million from escrow accounts in the future. Altisource estimates a pre-tax and after-tax gain of approximately $107 million from the transaction. The funds will strengthen the balance sheet and support general corporate purposes, including repaying outstanding debt.

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• Received $102.2 million in cash at closing.
• Anticipates an additional $3.8 million from escrow accounts.
• Estimated pre-tax and after-tax gain of approximately $107 million.

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Altisource Received $102.2 Million in Cash at Closing and Anticipates Receiving $3.5 Million in Cash Following the One-Year Anniversary of Closing

LUXEMBOURG, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (“Altisource” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ASPS) today announced that the shareholders of Pointillist, Inc. (“Pointillist”), a majority owned subsidiary of Altisource, closed on the previously announced transaction to sell all of the equity interests in Pointillist to Genesys Cloud Services, Inc. (“Genesys”).

The Company received $102.2 million in cash at closing, and anticipates receiving an additional $3.5 million in cash from an indemnification escrow account following the one-year anniversary of closing, assuming no indemnification claims, and $0.3 million in cash from a working capital escrow account, assuming no working capital adjustments in excess of established thresholds. Altisource estimates it will recognize a pre-tax and after-tax gain of approximately $107 million from the sale before any potential reduction of goodwill.

“We are pleased to complete the sale of Pointillist to Genesys. This strengthens Altisource’s balance sheet by adding $102.2 million of cash at closing and aligns Pointillist with a strategic partner to help accelerate its growth. I’d like to thank the Pointillist team and wish them the best in the next phase of Pointillist’s evolution,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William B. Shepro.

Pointillist was an unrestricted subsidiary under the Company’s Senior Secured Term Loan. Altisource intends to use approximately $20 million of the proceeds from the sale to repay the outstanding balance on the Company’s revolving credit facility with STS Master Fund, Ltd., which credit facility remains available to Altisource, and intends to use the remaining proceeds from the sale for general corporate purposes.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical fact, including statements that relate to, among other things, future events or our future performance or financial condition. These statements may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “estimate,” “seek,” “believe,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms and comparable terminology. Such statements are based on expectations as to the future and are not statements of historical fact. Furthermore, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, risks relating to the transaction with Genesys, including indemnification claims related to fundamental representations and warranties and against amounts retained in the escrow account; the risks discussed in Item 1A of Part I “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as the same may be updated from time to time in our Form 10-Q filings. We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which reflect our view only as of the date of this report. We are under no obligation (and expressly disclaim any obligation) to update or alter any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. The risks and uncertainties to which forward-looking statements are subject include, but are not limited to, risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic, customer concentration, the timing of the anticipated increase in default related referrals following the expiration of foreclosure and eviction moratoriums and forbearance programs, the timing of the expiration of such moratoriums and programs, and any other delays occasioned by government, investor or servicer actions, the use and success of our products and services, our ability to retain existing customers and attract new customers and the potential for expansion or changes in our customer relationships, technology disruptions, our compliance with applicable data requirements, our use of third party vendors and contractors, our ability to effectively manage potential conflicts of interest, macro-economic and industry specific conditions, our ability to effectively manage our regulatory and contractual obligations, the adequacy of our financial resources, including our sources of liquidity and ability to repay borrowings and comply with our Credit Agreement, including the financial and other covenants contained therein, as well as Altisource’s ability to retain key executives or employees, behavior of customers, suppliers and/or competitors, technological developments, governmental regulations, taxes and policies. The financial projections and scenarios contained in this press release are expressly qualified as forward-looking statements and, as with other forward-looking statements, should not be unduly relied upon.

About Altisource

Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. is an integrated service provider and marketplace for the real estate and mortgage industries. Combining operational excellence with a suite of innovative services and technologies, Altisource helps solve the demands of the ever-changing markets we serve. Additional information is available at www.Altisource.com.

About Pointillist

Pointillist’s award-winning customer journey management platform enables organizations to deliver frictionless, connected and personalized experiences. By measuring, monitoring and orchestrating customer journeys, Pointillist solutions optimize CX and improve digital containment, contact center performance, escalation management and more. Some of the largest companies in the world use Pointillist to analyze billions of daily user interactions and rely on the platform to improve customer experience and business outcomes. Pointillist is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and located on the web at www.pointillist.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
 
Michelle D. Esterman
Chief Financial Officer
T: (770) 612-7007
E: Michelle.Esterman@altisource.com

FAQ

What financial benefits did Altisource receive from the Pointillist sale?

Altisource received $102.2 million in cash at closing and anticipates an additional $3.8 million in future escrow payments, with an estimated $107 million gain from the sale.

What will Altisource do with the proceeds from the Pointillist sale?

Altisource intends to use approximately $20 million to repay its revolving credit facility and the remaining proceeds for general corporate purposes.

How will the sale of Pointillist affect Altisource's balance sheet?

The sale strengthens Altisource's balance sheet by adding significant cash and reducing debt.

When did Altisource complete the sale of Pointillist?

The sale of Pointillist was completed on December 1, 2021.