TELUS announces preliminary fourth quarter and full year 2020 results of TELUS International

Rhea-AI Summary

TELUS Corporation (NYSE: TU) reports preliminary and unaudited estimates for TELUS International for Q4 and full-year 2020. Estimated revenues from customer contracts for Q4 range from $430 million to $445 million, down from $445 million in Q4 2019. Full-year revenues are estimated between $1,569 million and $1,584 million compared to $1,584 million in 2019. Net income for Q4 is projected at $13 million versus $20 million in 2019, and full-year net income estimates range from $95 million to $102 million, down from $102 million in 2019. These results are subject to final adjustments.

Positive

• Full-year estimated revenue shows stability, with a slight decline from the previous year ($1,584 million in 2019 to an estimated range of $1,569-$1,584 million in 2020).
• Despite lower estimates, the company remains committed to its growth strategy through its planned IPO, indicating ongoing business development.

Negative

• Q4 estimated revenues declined from $445 million in 2019 to a range of $430-$445 million, indicating potential demand challenges.
• Net income for Q4 has decreased significantly from $20 million in 2019 to an estimated $13 million, reflecting pressure on profitability.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS Corporation (TSX: T; NYSE: TU) announced today that its subsidiary, TELUS International (Cda) Inc. (TELUS International), has disclosed its preliminary and unaudited estimates of selected results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2020. TELUS International has disclosed these preliminary results in connection with its previously announced initial public offering. The preliminary results are presented below.

The following information reflects preliminary estimates with respect to such results based on currently available information, is not a comprehensive statement of TELUS International’s financial results and is subject to completion of its financial closing procedures.

TELUS International’s financial closing procedures are not yet complete and, as a result, its actual results may change as a result of such financial closing procedures, final adjustments, management’s review of results, and other developments that may arise between now and the time the financial results are finalized, and results could be outside of the ranges set forth below. These estimates should not be viewed as a substitute for TELUS International’s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS which will be available at a later date.

Selected Financial Information (US $ millions):

	Three Months Ended December 31						Full Year Ended December 31
	2020 Estimated Range				2019 Actual		2020 Estimated Range				2019 Actual
Revenues arising from contracts with customers	$430		$445		$272.5		$1,569		$1,584		$1,019.6
Net Income	$13		$20		$27.3		$95		$102		$69.0
TI Adjusted EBITDA1	$122		$130		$63.7		$384		$392		$225.6

(1) TELUS International Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most comparable GAAP measure is net income and a reconciliation to net income is presented below.

	Three Months Ended December 31			Full Year Ended December 31
	2020 Estimated Range		2019 Actual	2020 Estimated Range		2019 Actual
Net Income	$20	$13	$27.3	$102	$95	$69.0
Add back (deduct):
Changes in business combination related provisions	-	-	(12.1)	(73)	(73)	(14.6)
Interest expense	10	12	8.3	44	46	36.3
Foreign exchange	(3)	(6)	(0.3)	(1)	(4)	(2.6)
Income taxes	11	18	7.7	46	53	26.0
Depreciation and amortization	49	50	24.7	181	182	92.2
Sharebased compensation expense	11	17	6.0	28	34	13.2
Restructuring and other costs	24	26	2.1	57	59	6.1
TI Adjusted EBITDA	$122	$130	$63.7	$384	$392	$225.6

About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications and information technology company with $15.3 billion in annual revenue and 15.7 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video and security. We leverage our global-leading technology to enable remarkable human outcomes. Our longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer service excellence and loyalty. TELUS Health is Canada's largest healthcare IT provider. TELUS International is a leading digital customer experience innovator that designs, builds and delivers next-generation solutions for global and disruptive brands. Their services support the full lifecycle of their clients’ digital transformation journeys and enable clients to more quickly embrace next-generation digital technologies to deliver better business outcomes.

Driven by our passionate social purpose to connect all Canadians for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give where we live has inspired our team members and retirees to contribute more than $700 million and 1.3 million days of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company in the world.

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FAQ

What are TELUS International's estimated revenues for Q4 2020?

The estimated revenues for TELUS International for Q4 2020 range from $430 million to $445 million.

How does TELUS International's 2020 full-year estimated revenue compare to 2019?

The estimated full-year revenue for 2020 is between $1,569 million and $1,584 million, slightly down from $1,584 million in 2019.

What is the estimated net income for TELUS International for Q4 2020?

The estimated net income for Q4 2020 is approximately $13 million, down from $20 million in the same quarter of 2019.

What is the outlook for TELUS International's financial results?

The final financial results are subject to completion of financial closing procedures, which may lead to changes in the preliminary estimates.