illumin Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
illumin Holdings reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with record revenue of $36.3 million, up 23% year-over-year. Self-service revenue grew significantly by 64% to $8.4 million, while programmatic revenue increased 39% to $10.1 million. The company maintained a 47% gross margin and improved Adjusted EBITDA by 200% to $1.9 million. However, the company recorded a net loss of $1.1 million compared to a profit of $0.8 million in Q3 2023, primarily due to foreign exchange losses and higher income tax expenses. The company continues its share buyback program and maintains a strong cash position of $51.4 million.
Illumin Holdings ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi per il terzo trimestre del 2024, con un fatturato record di 36,3 milioni di dollari, in aumento del 23% rispetto all'anno precedente. I ricavi da self-service sono cresciuti in modo significativo del 64% a 8,4 milioni di dollari, mentre i ricavi programmatici sono aumentati del 39% a 10,1 milioni di dollari. L'azienda ha mantenuto un margine lordo del 47% e ha migliorato l'EBITDA rettificato del 200% a 1,9 milioni di dollari. Tuttavia, l'azienda ha registrato una perdita netta di 1,1 milioni di dollari rispetto a un profitto di 0,8 milioni di dollari nel terzo trimestre del 2023, principalmente a causa delle perdite da cambio e dell'aumento delle spese fiscali. L'azienda continua il suo programma di riacquisto di azioni e mantiene una forte posizione di cassa di 51,4 milioni di dollari.
Illumin Holdings informó resultados financieros sólidos para el tercer trimestre de 2024, con ingresos récord de 36,3 millones de dólares, un aumento del 23% en comparación con el año anterior. Los ingresos por auto-servicio crecieron significativamente un 64% a 8,4 millones de dólares, mientras que los ingresos programáticos aumentaron un 39% a 10,1 millones de dólares. La compañía mantuvo un margen bruto del 47% y mejoró el EBITDA ajustado en un 200% a 1,9 millones de dólares. Sin embargo, la empresa registró una pérdida neta de 1,1 millones de dólares en comparación con una ganancia de 0,8 millones de dólares en el tercer trimestre de 2023, principalmente debido a pérdidas por fluctuaciones cambiarias y mayores gastos fiscales. La compañía continúa con su programa de recompra de acciones y mantiene una sólida posición de efectivo de 51,4 millones de dólares.
일루민 홀딩스는 2024년 3분기에 3630만 달러의 기록적인 수익을 발표하며 전년 대비 23% 증가한 강력한 재무 성과를 기록했습니다. 셀프 서비스 수익은 64% 증가한 840만 달러로, 프로그래매틱 수익은 39% 증가한 1010만 달러로 크게 성장했습니다. 회사는 47%의 총 마진을 유지했으며 조정 EBITDA를 200% 개선하여 190만 달러를 기록했습니다. 그러나 회사는 2023년 3분기 80만 달러의 이익과 비교해 110만 달러의 순손실을 기록했습니다. 이는 주로 외환 손실과 더 높은 소득세 비용 때문입니다. 회사는 자사주 매입 프로그램을 지속하며 5140만 달러의 강력한 현금 보유고를 유지하고 있습니다.
Illumin Holdings a annoncé des résultats financiers solides pour le troisième trimestre 2024, avec des revenus record de 36,3 millions de dollars, en hausse de 23 % par rapport à l'année précédente. Les revenus issus de l'auto-service ont fortement augmenté de 64 %, atteignant 8,4 millions de dollars, tandis que les revenus programmatiques ont augmenté de 39 % pour atteindre 10,1 millions de dollars. L'entreprise a maintenu une marge brute de 47 % et a amélioré son EBITDA ajusté de 200 %, atteignant 1,9 million de dollars. Cependant, l'entreprise a enregistré une perte nette de 1,1 million de dollars, contre un bénéfice de 0,8 million de dollars au troisième trimestre 2023, principalement en raison de pertes de change et d'une augmentation des charges fiscales. L'entreprise continue son programme de rachat d'actions et maintient une solide position de trésorerie de 51,4 millions de dollars.
Illumin Holdings berichtete für das dritte Quartal 2024 von starken finanziellen Ergebnissen mit Rekordumsätzen von 36,3 Millionen Dollar, einem Anstieg von 23% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr. Die Einnahmen aus Self-Service wuchsen signifikant um 64% auf 8,4 Millionen Dollar, während die programmatischen Einnahmen um 39% auf 10,1 Millionen Dollar zulegten. Das Unternehmen hielt eine Bruttomarge von 47% und verbesserte das bereinigte EBITDA um 200% auf 1,9 Millionen Dollar. Allerdings verzeichnete das Unternehmen einen Nettoverlust von 1,1 Millionen Dollar im Vergleich zu einem Gewinn von 800.000 Dollar im dritten Quartal 2023, hauptsächlich aufgrund von Währungsverlusten und höheren Einkommensteueraufwendungen. Das Unternehmen setzt sein Aktienrückkaufprogramm fort und hält eine starke Liquiditätsposition von 51,4 Millionen Dollar.
- Record Q3 revenue of $36.3M, up 23% YoY
- Self-service revenue grew 64% YoY to $8.4M
- Programmatic revenue increased 39% to $10.1M
- Adjusted EBITDA improved 200% YoY to $1.9M
- Added 29 net new self-service clients
- Strong cash position of $51.4M
- Q3 2024 net loss of $1.1M compared to $0.8M profit in Q3 2023
- Foreign exchange losses impacted bottom line
Record Third Quarter Revenue of
Self-Service Revenue rose
(All monetary figures are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated)
TORONTO, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- illumin Holdings Inc. (TSX: ILLM) (OTCQB: ILLMF) (“illumin” or “Company”), a journey advertising technology company that empowers marketers to make smarter decisions about communicating with online consumers, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Third Quarter 2024 Highlights
- Third quarter 2024 revenue was
$36.3 million , up23% compared to$29.6 million in Q3 2023, driven by increases in self-service revenue, exchange services component of our programmatic revenue, and growth in our managed services revenue. - Self-service revenue rose
64% year-over-year to$8.4 million for the quarter, representing23% of total revenue compared to17% in Q3 2023. This growth was largely due to new relationships to the Company. - The Company onboarded 29 net new self-service clients during the quarter with a focus on higher-spending customers.
- Programmatic revenue grew by
39% to$10.1 million largely due to improvements in our exchange services business. - Managed-service revenue grew by
3% to$17.8 million . - Gross margin in the quarter was
47% , consistent with Q3 2023. - Net revenue, or gross profit (revenue less media-related costs), was
$17.2 million , compared to$13.9 million in Q3 2023, reflecting higher sales. - Adjusted EBITDA increased
200% year-over-year to$1.9 million , mainly from higher revenue. - Q3 2024 net loss was
$1.1 million , compared to a profit of$0.8 million in Q3 2023. This was mainly due to a net foreign exchange loss versus a gain in Q3 2023 and higher income tax expense. - On November 13, 2023, the Company commenced a new normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) to purchase for cancellation up to 4,330,226 of its outstanding common shares. During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024, the Company purchased 819,698 and 3,310,384 of its common shares under the NCIB at an average price of
$1.59 and$1.64 per share, totaling$1.3 million and$5.4 million , respectively. - Cash and cash equivalents were virtually unchanged from prior quarter at
$51.4 million as the positive cash generated from operations offset the share repurchases.
Simon Cairns, illumin’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Once again we saw strong growth in self-service revenue during the third quarter, which rose
Mr. Cairns added, “Looking forward, we will continue our customer centric approach to our product roadmap, marketing messages and sales efforts, enabling us to expand existing customer engagements even as we keep bringing on new customers. We believe managed and self-service are highly complementary and strive to provide our clients with solutions that best fit their needs, including fully managed campaigns, self-service and where it make sense, a hybrid approach.”
Elliot Muchnik, illumin’s Chief Financial Officer, commented, “Total company revenue increased
The following table presents a reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:
| (unaudited, in thousands of Canadian dollars) | ||||||||||||
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) for the period | $ | (1,108 | ) | $ | 762 | $ | (3,260 | ) | $ | (8,409 | ) | |
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||||
| Finance income, net | (432 | ) | (612 | ) | (1,407 | ) | (1,594 | ) | ||||
| Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 493 | (1,666 | ) | (1,449 | ) | 793 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,294 | 1,433 | 4,046 | 4,372 | ||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 275 | (1,413 | ) | 162 | (1,177 | ) | ||||||
| Share-based compensation | 1,075 | 1,571 | 2,882 | 4,584 | ||||||||
| Severance expenses | 260 | 119 | 360 | 367 | ||||||||
| Nasdaq-related costs1 | - | 425 | 736 | 1,382 | ||||||||
| Other non-recurring expenses | - | - | 316 | - | ||||||||
| Total adjustments | 2,965 | (143 | ) | 5,646 | 8,727 | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 1,857 | $ | 619 | $ | 2,386 | $ | 318 | ||||
(1) Nasdaq-related costs are listing fees and directors’ and officers’ insurance specific to the Company’s Nasdaq listing and have been reclassed below Adjusted EBITDA as they are not recurring.
Conference Call Details:
Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 8:30AM Eastern Time
To register for the conference call webcast and presentation, please visit: https://illumin.com/investor-information/earnings-call/.
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A recording of the conference call webcast will be available after the call by visiting the Company’s website at https://illumin.com/investor-information/.
Non-IFRS Measures
This press release makes reference to certain non-IFRS Accounting Standard measures (“non-IFRS measures”). These measures are not recognized measures under IFRS Accounting Standards (“IFRS”), do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS, and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management's perspective. Accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under IFRS. We use non-IFRS measures including “revenue less media costs”, “revenue less media costs margin”, “Adjusted EBITDA” and “Adjusted Net Income (Loss)” (as well as other measures discussed elsewhere in this press release).
The term “revenue less media costs margin” refers to the amount that “revenue less media costs” represents as a percentage of total revenue for a given period, while the term “revenue less media costs” refers to the net amount of revenue after deducting direct media costs. Revenue less media costs is used for internal management purposes as an indicator of the performance of the Company’s solution in balancing the goals of delivering excellent results to advertisers while meeting the Company’s margin objectives and, accordingly, the Company believes it is useful supplemental information.
“Adjusted EBITDA” refers to net income (loss) after adjusting for finance costs (income), impairment loss, fair value gain, income taxes, foreign exchange loss (gain), depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, acquisition and related integration costs, severance expenses and adjustments to the carrying value of investment tax credits receivable. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of the results generated by the Company’s main business activities before taking into consideration how those activities are financed and taxed and prior to taking into consideration depreciation of property and equipment and certain other items listed above. It is a key measure used by the Company’s management and board of directors to understand and evaluate the Company’s operating performance, to prepare annual budgets and to help develop operating plans.
“Adjusted Net Income (Loss)” refers to net income (loss) after adjusting for non-cash items such as impairment loss, fair value gain, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, and foreign exchange loss (gain). The Company believes that Adjusted Net Income (Loss) is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of the results generated by the Company’s main business activities on a cash basis. It is another key measure used by the Company’s management and board of directors to understand and evaluate the Company’s operating performance, to prepare annual budgets and to help develop operating plans.
These non-IFRS measures are used to provide investors with supplemental measures of our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. We believe that securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties frequently use non-IFRS measures in the evaluation of issuers, and that these non-IFRS measures are relevant to their analysis of the Company.
About illumin:
illumin is a journey advertising platform that enables marketers to reach consumers at every stage of their journey by leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms and real-time data analytics. The Company’s mission is to illuminate the path for brands to connect with their customers through the power of data-driven advertising. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, illumin serves clients across North America, Latin America, and Europe.
Disclaimer with regard to forward-looking statements
Certain statements included herein constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management at this time, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect, in particular, new information or future events.
For further information, please contact:
| Steve Hosein Investor Relations illumin Holdings Inc. 416-218-9888 x5313 investors@illumin.com | David Hanover Investor Relations – U.S. KCSA Strategic Communications 212-896-1220 dhanover@kcsa.com |
Please note that the following financial information is an extract from the Company’s Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (the “Financial Statements”) provided for readers’ convenience and should be viewed in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements, which are an integral part of the statements. The full Financial Statements and MD&A for the period may be found by accessing SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.
| illumin Holdings Inc. Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited; Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars) | ||||||
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||
| Assets | ||||||
| Current assets | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 51,434 | $ | 55,455 | ||
| Accounts receivable | 31,423 | 32,136 | ||||
| Income tax receivable | 1,365 | 3,301 | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 3,787 | 4,123 | ||||
| 88,009 | 95,015 | |||||
| Non-current assets | ||||||
| Deferred tax asset | 9 | - | ||||
| Other assets | 98 | 63 | ||||
| Property and equipment | 7,891 | 9,329 | ||||
| Intangible assets | 8,734 | 7,618 | ||||
| Goodwill | 4,870 | 4,870 | ||||
| 109,611 | 116,895 | |||||
| Liabilities | ||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 27,233 | 26,488 | ||||
| Income tax payable | 361 | 717 | ||||
| Borrowings | 83 | 131 | ||||
| Lease obligations | 1,631 | 1,726 | ||||
| 29,308 | 29,062 | |||||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||||
| Borrowings | - | 47 | ||||
| Deferred tax liability | 1,111 | 1,001 | ||||
| Lease obligations | 4,818 | 6,087 | ||||
| 35,237 | 36,197 | |||||
| Shareholders’ equity | 74,374 | 80,698 | ||||
| 109,611 | 116,895 | |||||
| illumin Holdings Inc. Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited; Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars) For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||||||
| Managed service | $ | 17,832 | $ | 17,268 | $ | 43,943 | $ | 54,344 | ||||
| Self-service illumin | 8,357 | 5,091 | 25,486 | 12,693 | ||||||||
| Programmatic | 10,116 | 7,269 | 21,032 | 22,276 | ||||||||
| 36,305 | 29,628 | 90,461 | 89,313 | |||||||||
| Media-related costs | 19,118 | 15,739 | 47,689 | 47,066 | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 17,187 | 13,889 | 42,772 | 42,247 | ||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 6,646 | 6,336 | 17,804 | 19,023 | ||||||||
| Technology | 5,327 | 4,471 | 14,365 | 14,937 | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 3,617 | 3,007 | 9,629 | 9,718 | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 1,075 | 1,571 | 2,882 | 4,584 | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,294 | 1,433 | 4,046 | 4,372 | ||||||||
| 17,959 | 16,818 | 48,726 | 52,634 | |||||||||
| Loss from operations | (772 | ) | (2,929 | ) | (5,954 | ) | (10,387 | ) | ||||
| Finance income, net | (432 | ) | (612 | ) | (1,407 | ) | (1,594 | ) | ||||
| Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 493 | (1,666 | ) | (1,449 | ) | 793 | ||||||
| 61 | (2,278 | ) | (2,856 | ) | (801 | ) | ||||||
| Net loss before income taxes | (833 | ) | (651 | ) | (3,098 | ) | (9,586 | ) | ||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 275 | (1,413 | ) | 162 | (1,177 | ) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) for the period | (1,108 | ) | 762 | (3,260 | ) | (8,409 | ) | |||||
| Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share | (0.02 | ) | 0.01 | (0.06 | ) | (0.15 | ) | |||||
| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||
| Items that may be subsequently reclassified to net income (loss): | ||||||||||||
| Exchange loss on translating foreign operations | (226 | ) | (681 | ) | (534 | ) | (734 | ) | ||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) for the period | (1,334 | ) | 81 | (3,794 | ) | (9,143 | ) | |||||
| illumin Holdings Inc. Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited; Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Cash provided by (used in) | ||||||||
| Operating activities | ||||||||
| Net loss for the period | $ | (3,260 | ) | $ | (8,409 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,046 | 4,372 | ||||||
| Finance income, net | (1,407 | ) | (1,594 | ) | ||||
| Share-based compensation | 2,882 | 4,584 | ||||||
| Foreign exchange loss (gain) | (1,449 | ) | 793 | |||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 162 | (1,177 | ) | |||||
| Change in non-cash operating working capital | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 700 | 4,564 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 1,435 | (2,086 | ) | |||||
| Other assets | (35 | ) | (25 | ) | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 1,088 | (1,813 | ) | |||||
| Income taxes refunded (paid), net | 1,674 | 133 | ||||||
| Interest received, net | 1,600 | 1,965 | ||||||
| 7,436 | 1,307 | |||||||
| Investing activities | ||||||||
| Additions to property and equipment | (1,531 | ) | (443 | ) | ||||
| Additions to intangible assets | (3,972 | ) | (5,072 | ) | ||||
| (5,503 | ) | (5,515 | ) | |||||
| Financing activities | ||||||||
| Repayment of term loans | - | (4,411 | ) | |||||
| Proceeds from international loans | - | 638 | ||||||
| Repayment of international loans | (95 | ) | (647 | ) | ||||
| Payment of leases | (1,609 | ) | (2,411 | ) | ||||
| Repurchase of common shares for cancellation | (5,310 | ) | (14,637 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from the exercise of stock options | 4 | 7 | ||||||
| (7,010 | ) | (21,461 | ) | |||||
| Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (5,077 | ) | (25,669 | ) | ||||
| Impact of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents | 1,056 | (449 | ) | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period | 55,455 | 85,941 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents – end of period | 51,434 | 59,823 | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions | ||||||||
| Adjustments to property and equipment under leases | (23 | ) | 4,710 | |||||
| Unpaid additions (reversals) to property and equipment, net | (734 | ) | - | |||||
| Unpaid taxes on share repurchases | 106 | - | ||||||
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