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Pineapple Financial Inc. Announces 20.43 Percent Revenue Growth in Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Ended May 31, 2024

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Pineapple Financial Inc. (NYSE American: PAPL) reported a 20.43% revenue increase to $736,448 in Q3 fiscal 2024, compared to $603,231 in Q3 fiscal 2023. The company generated $377.64 million in residential mortgage loans, a 22.72% increase year-over-year. Despite revenue growth, Pineapple recorded a net loss of $848,605, or $(0.12) per share, slightly higher than the previous year's loss. SG&A expenses decreased by 29.62% to $491,666. For the first nine months of fiscal 2024, revenue improved by 1.73% to $1,971,377, with a 12.13% increase in residential mortgage loans to $1,083.771 million. The company's cash position decreased to $1,052,207 as of May 31, 2024.

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  • Revenue increased by 20.43% to $736,448 in Q3 fiscal 2024
  • Residential mortgage loans generated grew by 22.72% to $377.64 million in Q3
  • SG&A expenses decreased by 29.62% to $491,666 in Q3
  • Nine-month revenue improved by 1.73% to $1,971,377
  • Residential mortgage loans for nine months increased by 12.13% to $1,083.771 million
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  • Net loss increased by 4.99% to $848,605 in Q3 fiscal 2024
  • Nine-month net loss increased to $2,379,444 from $2,211,981 in the previous year
  • Cash position decreased by $645,296 to $1,052,207 as of May 31, 2024

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Pineapple Financial Inc. reported a 20.43% increase in Q3 revenue compared to the previous year, reaching $736,448. This growth is significant, indicating that the company is managing to expand its revenue base even amid a challenging real estate market. However, it's critical to juxtapose this revenue growth with the company's overall financial health.

The rise in revenue is complemented by a notable increase in residential mortgage loans, which grew by 22.72% to $377.64 million. This expansion in the mortgage loan portfolio is a positive indicator of Pineapple’s operational efficiency and ability to attract new business.

On the operational expense front, there was a 29.62% decrease in SG&A expenses. This reduction is primarily due to the absence of IPO-related expenses from the previous year. This operational efficiency boost is a good sign, reflecting better cost management and potentially higher future profitability.

Despite these positive factors, the company reported a net loss of $848,605 for Q3, a 4.99% increase compared to the net loss experienced in the same quarter last year. This persistent net loss highlights ongoing challenges in achieving profitability. The decrease in cash position to $1,052,207 as of May 31, 2024, is also a concern, indicating a $645,296 reduction from the previous fiscal year's end.

Investors should weigh these mixed signals: while revenue and loan growth are promising, the continuous net losses and decreasing cash reserves pose long-term profitability and liquidity risks.

The Canadian real estate market has been under pressure, yet Pineapple Financial managed to grow its revenue and mortgage loan portfolio. This is a strong signal that the company's business model is resilient and can adapt to changing market conditions. The statement from the CEO regarding market recovery signs like lower interest rates and more housing supply supports a cautiously optimistic outlook for Pineapple in the near term.

The introduction of 30-year amortizations for first-time homebuyers is a significant policy change that can positively impact the housing market and Pineapple's business. Longer amortization periods typically lower monthly payments, making home ownership more accessible for younger buyers—a key demographic for mortgage firms.

The company's focus on new technology products to drive revenue and reduce costs is also noteworthy. By leveraging technology, Pineapple aims to enhance operational efficiency, a critical strategy in the competitive mortgage market. However, the company's past inability to turn a profit despite revenue growth could suggest structural issues that need addressing.

Overall, while Pineapple's recent performance and strategic initiatives are encouraging, the persistence of net losses and declining cash reserves warrant close monitoring. Investors should keep an eye on the company's ability to translate revenue growth into sustainable profitability.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 15, 2024) - Pineapple Financial Inc. (NYSE American: PAPL), a leading tech-focused mortgage firm with an integrated network of partner brokerages and agents across Canada, today announced that, for its third 2024 fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2024, the company achieved revenue of $736,448, a 20.43 percent increase as compared to revenue of $603,231 for its fiscal 2023 third quarter ended May 31, 2023.

Pineapple generated $377.64 million in residential mortgage loans in Q3 fiscal 2024, compared to $307.73 million in Q3 fiscal 2023, representing an increase of $69.91 million, or 22.72 percent.

Selling, general and administrative expenses during the three months ended May 31, 2024, were $491,666, a 29.62 percent decrease as compared to SG&A expenses of $698,568 during the corresponding period in 2023. This decrease was due to the absence of expenses incurred last year for the preparation of our IPO. The company had a net loss of $848,605, or $(0.12) per share, in fiscal Q3 2024, a 4.99 percent increase on the net loss of $808,234, or $(0.13) per share, in the corresponding quarter in fiscal 2023.

For the first nine months of fiscal 2024, which ended May 31, 2024, the company had revenue of $1,971,377, a 1.73 percent improvement on revenue of $1,937,923 achieved in the first nine months of fiscal 2023.

The company generated $1,083.771 million in residential mortgage loans in the first nine months of fiscal 2024 compared to $966.531 million in the corresponding period of fiscal 2023, representing an increase of $117.24 million, or 12.13 percent.

SG&A expenses in the first nine months of fiscal 2024 were $1,545,900, a 4.41 percent decrease compared to SG&A expenses of $1,617,231 during the first nine months of fiscal 2023. Pineapple had a net loss of $2,379,444, or $(0.37) per share, in the first nine months of FY 2024, compared to a net loss of $2,211,981, or $(0.35) per share, during the same period in FY2023.

The company's cash position on May 31, 2024, was $1,052,207, a decrease of $645,296 compared to a cash position on August 31, 2023, of $1,697,503.

Weighted average common shares outstanding were 7,181,978 on May 31, 2024, and 6,306,979 on May 31, 2023.

"We are very gratified by our 2024 third-quarter fiscal results," said co-founder and chief executive officer Shubha Dasgupta. "This quarter saw positive movement in the right direction from both macroeconomic and business perspectives. Although the real estate market across the country has faced challenges, positive signs have begun to emerge. The Bank of Canada has started reducing interest rates, fixed mortgage rates have dropped, and we are seeing more supply coming onto the market. Additionally, policy changes such as the introduction of 30-year amortizations for first-time homebuyers indicate a focus on helping younger Canadians enter the housing market."

From a business perspective, we have continued to grow, even in challenging markets, which is a testament to our resilience and effectiveness as a business and a platform for hundreds of brokers across the country. We have launched a variety of new technology products to increase revenue and decrease costs, participated in numerous conferences, and continued to expand into new markets and add new offices this quarter.

"We are exceptionally pleased with the significant strides we've made this quarter," said co-founder and chief executive officer Shubha Dasgupta. "The new technology products we've launched are driving both increased revenue and reduced costs, demonstrating our commitment to innovation and efficiency. Our participation in numerous conferences and ongoing expansion into new markets highlight our relentless pursuit of growth. As the Canadian real estate market shows signs of recovery, we are poised to capitalize on these favourable conditions and continue our upward trajectory, delivering robust results for our stakeholders."

Pineapple Financial Inc.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited)
For the three-month and nine-month periods ended May 31, 2024
(Expressed in US Dollars)

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May 31, 2023May 31,
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For the period ended(Unaudite
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RevenueNote 16$736,448603,231$1,971,3771,937,923
     
Expenses    
Selling, general and administrativeNote 11491,666698,5681,545,9001,617,231
Advertising and Marketing265,395169,655648,197824,395
Salaries, wages and benefits593,202552,8191,825,7861,827,369
Interest expense and bank charges40,37318,68942,82558,079
DepreciationNote 5,6,10220,19091,554535,575302,529
Share-based compensationNote 9-(67)-32,974
Government IncentiveNote 1321,770(119,753)(176,326)(512,673)
Total expenses$1,632,5961,411,465$4,421,9574,149,904
      
Loss from operations(896,148)(808,234)(2,450,580)(2,211,981)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)--10,751-
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of warrant liabilityNote 829,479-42,251-
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of conversion feature liabilityNote 1818,064-18,134-
Loss before income taxes$(848,605)(808,234)$(2,379,444)(2,211,981)
      
Net loss$(848,605)(808,234)$(2,379,444)(2,211,981)
Foreign currency translation adjustment(41,676)(3,658)(62,666)(131,420)
      
Net loss and comprehensive loss$(890,281)(811,892)$(2,442,110)(2,343,401)
      
Loss per share - basic and diluted ($)(0.12)(0.13)(0.37)(0.35)
      
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted7,181,9786,306,9797,181,9786,306,979

 

About Pineapple Financial Inc.

Pineapple Financial Inc. is an award-winning fintech and leading Canadian mortgage brokerage network, focusing on both the long-term success of agents and brokerages, as well as the overall experience of homeowners. With approximately 700 brokers within the network, Pineapple creates cutting-edge cloud-based tools and AI-driven systems to enable its brokers to help Canadians realize their dream of owning a home. Pineapple is active within the community and is proud to sponsor charities across Canada to improve the lives of fellow Canadians.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the Company's proposed Offering. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs, including the expectation that the Offering will be successfully completed. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "potential," "continue" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations that arise after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions and the completion of the initial public offering on the anticipated terms or at all, and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the registration statement filed with the SEC. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the SEC. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

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Media Contact:

For media inquiries, please contact Alexandria Guo, Marketing Manager at Pineapple
Email: alexandria@gopineapple.com

Investor Relations Contact:

For investor relations inquiries, please contact Shubha Dasgupta, Chief Executive Officer, at Pineapple
Email: shubha@gopineapple.com
Phone: +1 (416) 669-2046

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/216586

FAQ

What was Pineapple Financial's (PAPL) revenue growth in Q3 fiscal 2024?

Pineapple Financial (PAPL) reported a 20.43% revenue growth in Q3 fiscal 2024, with revenue increasing to $736,448 compared to $603,231 in Q3 fiscal 2023.

How much did Pineapple Financial (PAPL) generate in residential mortgage loans in Q3 fiscal 2024?

Pineapple Financial (PAPL) generated $377.64 million in residential mortgage loans in Q3 fiscal 2024, representing a 22.72% increase from $307.73 million in Q3 fiscal 2023.

What was Pineapple Financial's (PAPL) net loss for Q3 fiscal 2024?

Pineapple Financial (PAPL) reported a net loss of $848,605, or $(0.12) per share, in Q3 fiscal 2024, which was a 4.99% increase from the net loss of $808,234 in Q3 fiscal 2023.

How did Pineapple Financial's (PAPL) SG&A expenses change in Q3 fiscal 2024?

Pineapple Financial's (PAPL) SG&A expenses decreased by 29.62% to $491,666 in Q3 fiscal 2024, compared to $698,568 in the same period of fiscal 2023.

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