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  • Corus Entertainment Inc.  announced its third quarter financial results today.

    “This quarter marks an exciting milestone in our transformation, as we report the combined results of the new Corus for the first time,” said Doug Murphy, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are pleased with the tremendous progress made by our talented and committed team as they move quickly to realize the benefits of our new scale and maximize cost synergies. Moving forward, our focus will be on the pursuit of revenue and cost synergies, strong execution on integration and advancing our strategic priorities, which will deliver value to our shareholders over the longer term.”

    Financial Highlights 

    Three months ended

    Nine months ended 

    May 31,

    May 31,

    (unaudited – in thousands of Canadian dollars except per share amounts) 

    2016

    2015

    2016

    2015

    Revenues 

    Television

    321,176

    162,767

    668,326

    499,432

    Radio

    39,648

    40,354

    118,521

    122,284

    360,824

    203,121

    786,847

    621,716

    Segment profit(1)

    Television

    127,968

    64,075

    297,408

    207,554

    Radio

    9,665

    9,457

    27,650

    28,504

    Corporate

    (7,447)

    (4,833)

    (19,415)

    (14,364)

    130,186

    68,699

    305,643

    221,694

    Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders 

    (15,766)

    (8,109)

    127,786

    (42,989)

    Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders(1) (2)

    52,950

    31,550

    116,378

    111,955

    Basic earnings (loss) per share 

    $ (0.10)

    $ (0.09)

    $ 1.16

    $ (0.50)

    Adjusted basic earnings per share(1) (2)

    $  0.34

    $  0.36

    $ 1.05

    $  1.30

    Diluted earnings (loss) per share 

    $ (0.10)

    $ (0.09)

    $ 1.15

    $ (0.50)

    Free cash flow(1)

    67,947

    63,419

    126,768

    156,043

    (1)

    Segment profit, adjusted segment profit, adjusted net income attributable to shareholders, adjusted basic earnings per share, and free cash flow do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS.  The Company believes these non-IFRS measures are frequently used as key measures to evaluate performance.  For definitions and explanations, see discussion under the Key Performance Indicators section of the Fiscal 2024 Report to Shareholders.  

    (2)

    For the three months ended May 31, 2024,  adjusted net income attributable to shareholders excludes business acquisition, integration and restructuring charges of $29.3 million ($0.15 per share) and debt refinancing costs of $61.2 million ($0.29 per share). For the nine months ended May 31, 2024, adjusted net income attributable to shareholders represents net income attributable to shareholders adjusted to include amortization of disposed Pay TV programming assets of $15.6 million ($0.11 per share) and excludes business acquisition, integration and restructuring charges of $37.6 million ($0.29 per share), a gain on the disposal of the Pay TV disposal group of $86.2 million ($0.70 per share) and debt refinancing costs of $61.2 million ($0.41 per share). For the three months ended May 31, 2024, adjusted net income attributable to shareholders excludes intangible asset impairment charges of $51.8 million ($0.44 per share) and business acquisition, integration and restructuring charges of $2.7 million ($0.02 per share). For the nine months ended May 31, 2024, adjusted net income attributable to shareholders excludes radio broadcast license and goodwill impairment charges of $130.0 million ($1.44 per share), intangible asset impairment charges of $51.8 million ($0.44 per share), business acquisition, integration and restructuring charges of $10.7 million ($0.09 per share), offset by a gain on distribution of investment of $17.0 million ($0.17 per share). 

     

    Consolidated Results from Operations

    Commencing April 1, 2024, 100% of the operating results of Shaw Media Inc. (“Shaw Media”), as well as its assets and liabilities, have been fully consolidated as a business combination which occurred in accordance with IFRS 3 – Business Combinations and, as a result, Shaw Media has been accounted for by applying the acquisition method as of that date.  Shaw Media has been reported as part of the Television segment (further discussion is provided in note 17 of the Company’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended May 31, 2024).

    In addition, for fiscal 2024, certain of Corus’ Pay Television business’ (“Pay TV”) assets and liabilities were reclassified as held for disposal effective November 19, 2024 as a consequence of meeting the definition of assets held for sale under IFRS 5 – Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.  The disposal group, Pay TV, did not qualify for discontinued operations presentation and, as a result, its operating results remain in continuing operations in the consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income for the nine months ended May 31, 2024.  However, intangible assets classified as held for disposal ceased being amortized effective November 19, 2024 and as a consequence, amortization of program and film rights in the Television segment for the nine months ended May 31, 2024 is approximately $15.6 million lower than it would have been had amortization on these assets not ceased.  On February 29, 2024, the Pay TV disposition was completed and the related proceeds and gain associated with this disposal group were recognized (further discussion is provided in note 17 of the Company’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended May 31, 2024).

    Consolidated revenues for the three months ended May 31, 2024 were $360.8 million, up 78% from $203.1 million last year.  Consolidated segment profit was $130.2 million, up 90% from $68.7 million last year.  Net loss attributable to shareholders for the quarter was $15.8 million ($0.10 loss per share basic and diluted), as compared to $8.1 million ($0.09 loss per share basic and diluted) last year.  Net loss attributable to shareholders for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 includes business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs of $29.3 million ($0.15 per share) and debt refinancing costs of $61.2 million ($0.29 per share). Adjusting for the impact of these items results in an adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of $53.0 million ($0.34 per share basic) in the quarter.  Net loss attributable to shareholders for prior year quarter includes intangible asset impairment charges of $51.8 million($0.44 per share) and business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs of $2.7 million ($0.02 per share). Adjusting for the impact of these items results in an adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of $31.6 million (0.36 per share) in the prior year quarter.

    Consolidated revenues for the nine months ended May 31, 2024 were $786.8 million, up 27% from $621.7 million last year.  Consolidated segment profit was $305.6 million, up 38% from $221.7 million last year, however, excludes amortization of disposed Pay TV program and film rights of $15.6 million. Adjusting for this, segment profit would be $290.0 million, up 31% from last year.  Net income attributable to shareholders for the nine months ended May 31, 2024 was $127.8 million ($1.16 per share), compared to a net loss of $43.0 million ($0.50 loss per share) last year.  Net income attributable to shareholders for the nine months ended May 31, 2024includes business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs of $37.6 million ($0.29 per share), debt refinancing costs of $61.2 million ($0.41 per share), a gain relating to the discontinuation of the Pay TV business and the disposal of certain assets of $86.2 million ($0.70 per share), and excludes amortization of disposed of Pay TV program and film rights of $15.6 million ($0.11 per share).  Adjusting for the impact of these items results in an adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of $116.4 million ($1.05 per share basic) for the current year-to-date.  Net loss attributable to shareholders for the nine months ended May 31, 2024 includes Radio broadcast license and goodwill impairment charges of $130.0 million ($1.44 per share), intangible asset impairment charges of $51.8 million ($0.44 per share) and business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs of $10.7 million ($0.09 per share), offset by a gain on disposition of investment of $17.0 million ($0.17 per share).  Adjusting for the impact of these items results in an adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of $112.0 million ($1.30 per share) for the prior year-to- date.

    Operational Results – Highlights

    Television

    • Ceased Pay TV operations February 29, 2024
    • Shaw Media Inc. operating results included commencing April 1, 2024
    • Advertising revenues increased 236% in Q3 2024 and 71% for the year-to-date
    • Subscriber revenues increased 16% in Q3 2024 and 8% for the year-to-date
    • Merchandising, distribution and other revenues increased 24% in Q3 2024 and 30% for the year-to-date
    • Segment profit(1) increased 100% in Q3 2024 and 43% for the year-to-date
    • Adjusted segment profit(1) (2) increased 36% for the year-to-date
    • Adjusted segment profit margin(1)(2) was 40% in Q3 2024 and 42% for the year-to-date

    Radio

    • Segment revenues decreased 2% in Q3 2024 and 3% for the year-to-date
    • Segment profit(1) increased 2% in Q3 2024 and decreased 3% for the year-to-date
    • Segment profit margin(1) of 24% in Q3 2024 and 23% for the year-to-date

    (1)

    Segment profit, adjusted segment profit, segment profit margin and adjusted segment profit margin do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS. The Company reports on these because they are key measures used to evaluate performance. For definitions and explanations, see discussion under the Key Performance Indicators section of the 2024 Report to Shareholders.

    (2)

    For the nine months ended May 31, 2024, segment profit has been adjusted to include amortization of disposed Pay TV program and film rights of $15.6 million.

     

    Corus Entertainment Inc. reports in Canadian dollars.

    The unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2024 and Management’s Discussion and Analysis are available on the Company’s website at www.corusent.com in the Investor Relations section.

     

    CORUS ENTERTAINMENT INC.

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

    As at May 31,

    As at August 31,

    (unaudited – in thousands of Canadian dollars)

    2016

    2015

    ASSETS

    Current

    Cash and cash equivalents

    67,637

    37,422

    Accounts receivable

    444,586

    164,600

    Income taxes recoverable

    12,439

    Prepaid expenses and other

    26,095

    13,855

    Total current assets

    538,318

    228,316

    Tax credits receivable

    24,363

    25,958

    Investments and other assets

    43,086

    42,958

    Property, plant and equipment

    281,194

    139,140

    Program and film rights

    698,582

    315,899

    Film investments

    50,004

    36,549

    Intangibles

    2,058,270

    974,615

    Goodwill

    2,432,044

    827,859

    Deferred income tax assets

    69,140

    40,815

    6,195,001

    2,632,109

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    Current

    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    453,022

    210,971

    Current portion of long-term debt

    115,000

    150,000

    Income taxes payable

    15,884

    Provisions

    14,598

    8,930

    Total current liabilities

    598,504

    369,901

    Long-term debt

    2,107,484

    651,002

    Other long-term liabilities

    526,192

    138,833

    Deferred income tax liabilities

    447,397

    252,462

    Total liabilities

    3,679,577

    1,412,198

    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    Share capital

    2,138,166

    994,571

    Contributed surplus

    10,140

    9,471

    Retained earnings

    205,786

    191,182

    Accumulated other comprehensive income

    2,074

    7,353

    Total equity attributable to shareholders

    2,356,166

    1,202,577

    Equity attributable to non-controlling interest

    159,258

    17,334

    Total shareholders’ equity

    2,515,424

    1,219,911

    6,195,001

    2,632,109

     

    CORUS ENTERTAINMENT INC.

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

    Three months ended

    Nine months ended

    May 31,

    May 31,

    (unaudited – in thousands of Canadian dollars except per share amounts)

    2016

    2015

    2016

    2015

    Revenues

    360,824

    203,121

    786,847

    621,716

    Direct cost of sales, general and administrative expenses

    230,638

    134,422

    481,204

    400,022

    Depreciation and amortization

    18,776

    6,056

    40,384

    17,919

    Interest expense

    33,697

    13,140

    71,074

    38,567

    Broadcast license and goodwill impairment

    130,000

    Intangible asset impairment

    51,786

    51,786

    Debt refinancing costs

    61,248

    61,248

    Business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs

    29,264

    2,693

    37,639

    10,695

    Gain on disposition

    (86,151)

    Other expense (income), net

    (2,018)

    1,405

    7,036

    (12,691)

    Income (loss) before income taxes

    (10,781)

    (6,381)

    174,413

    (14,582)

    Income tax expense

    120

    486

    39,357

    24,962

    Net income (loss) for the period

    (10,901)

    (6,867)

    135,056

    (39,544)

    Net income (loss) attributable to:

    Shareholders

    (15,766)

    (8,109)

    127,786

    (42,989)

    Non-controlling interest

    4,865

    1,242

    7,270

    3,445

    (10,901)

    (6,867)

    135,056

    (39,544)

    Earnings (loss) per share attributable to shareholders:

    Basic

    $ (0.10)

    $ (0.09)

    $ 1.16

    $ (0.50)

    Diluted

    $ (0.10)

    $ (0.09)

    $ 1.15

    $ (0.50)

    Net income (loss) for the period

    (10,901)

    (6,867)

    135,056

    (39,544)

    Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

    Items that may be reclassified subsequently to income:

    Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment

    (527)

    (657)

    (61)

    3,010

    Unrealized change in fair value of available-for-sale investments

    114

    (51)

    (10)

    (191)

    Unrealized change in fair value of cash flow hedges

    (5,527)

    191

    (5,208)

    (263)

    Actuarial gain on post employment benefit plans

    1,970

    1,970

    (3,970)

    (517)

    (3,309)

    2,556

    Comprehensive income (loss) for the period

    (14,871)

    (7,384)

    131,747

    (36,988)

    Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:

    Shareholders

    (19,736)

    (8,626)

    124,477

    (40,433)

    Non-controlling interest

    4,865

    1,242

    7,270

    3,445

    (14,871)

    (7,384)

    131,747

    (36,988)

     

    CORUS ENTERTAINMENT INC.

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

    (unaudited – in thousands of Canadian dollars)

    Share
    capital

    Contributed
    surplus

    Retained
    earnings

    Accumulated
    other
    comprehensive
    income (loss)

    Total equity
    attributable
    to
    shareholders

    Non-
    controlling
    interest

    Total equity

    At August 31, 2024

    994,571

    9,471

    191,182

    7,353

    1,202,577

    17,334

    1,219,911

    Comprehensive income (loss)

    127,786

    (3,309)

    124,477

    7,270

    131,747

    Dividends declared

    (115,152)

    (115,152)

    (13,002)

    (128,154)

    Issuance of shares under public equity offering

    279,762

    279,762

    279,762

    Issuance of shares to related party

    833,541

    833,541

    833,541

    Existing non-controlling ownership interest from acquisition

    147,656

    147,656

    Issuance of shares under dividend reinvestment plan

    30,292

    30,292

    30,292

    Actuarial gain on post retirement benefit plans

    1,970

    (1,970)

    Share-based compensation expense

    669

    669

    669

    At May 31, 2024

    2,138,166

    10,140

    205,786

    2,074

    2,356,166

    159,258

    2,515,424

    At August 31, 2024

    967,330

    8,385

    313,361

    3,767

    1,292,843

    17,283

    1,310,126

    Comprehensive income (loss)

    (42,989)

    2,556

    (40,433)

    3,445

    (36,988)

    Dividends declared

    (72,871)

    (72,871)

    (4,553)

    (77,424)

    Issuance of shares under stock option plan

    6,741

    (1,090)

    5,651

    5,651

    Issuance of shares under dividend reinvestment plan

    15,948

    15,948

    15,948

    Share-based compensation expense

    1,842

    1,842

    1,842

    At May 31, 2024

    990,019

    9,137

    197,501

    6,323

    1,202,980

    16,175

    1,219,155

     

    CORUS ENTERTAINMENT INC.

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

    Three months ended

    May 31,

    Nine months ended

    May 31,

    (unaudited – in thousands of Canadian dollars)

    2016

    2015

    2016

    2015

    OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    Net income (loss) for the period

    (10,901)

    (6,867)

    135,056

    (39,544)

    Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities:

    Amortization of program and film rights

    100,533

    54,078

    198,786

    161,781

    Amortization of film investments

    6,346

    4,797

    13,890

    18,410

    Depreciation and amortization

    18,776

    6,056

    40,384

    17,919

    Broadcast license and goodwill impairment

    130,000

    Imputed interest

    11,675

    4,076

    32,906

    11,053

    Deferred income taxes

    (10,450)

    (2,704)

    (22,357)

    (3,721)

    Share-based compensation expense

    213

    376

    669

    1,842

    Intangible asset impairment

    51,786

    51,786

    Debt refinancing costs

    61,248

    61,248

    Gain on disposition of investment

    (533)

    (16,964)

    Gain on assets held for disposal

    (86,151)

    Business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs

    13,274

    15,992

    Other

    1,447

    1,677

    4,676

    3,565

    Net change in non-cash working capital balances related to operations 

    2,760

    3,058

    1,997

    (11,797)

    Payment of program and film rights

    (103,274)

    (36,182)

    (215,788)

    (135,189)

    Net additions to film investments

    (13,021)

    (10,867)

    (31,702)

    (34,713)

    Cash provided by operating activities

    78,626

    69,284

    149,073

    154,428

    INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    Additions to property, plant and equipment

    (4,100)

    (4,941)

    (10,956)

    (12,695)

    Net proceeds from disposition

    209,474

    Business combinations, net of acquired cash

    (1,836,847)

    (1,839,323)

    Business acquisition costs paid in the period

    (10,614)

    (13,332)

    Proceeds from disposition of investment

    1,684

    18,490

    Net cash flows for intangibles, investment and other assets

    (4,080)

    (2,969)

    (11,231)

    (20,555)

    Other

    (4,247)

    (668)

    (8,527)

    (3,390)

    Cash used in investing activities

    (1,859,888)

    (8,578)

    (1,672,211)

    (18,150)

    FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    Increase (decrease) in bank loans

    2,176,029

    (34,966)

    1,987,295

    (44,863)

    Redemption of Notes

    (550,000)

    (550,000)

    Debt refinancing costs

    (55,671)

    (55,671)

    Financing fees

    (20,167)

    (23,595)

    (750)

    Share subscription, net of issuance costs

    276,529

    276,529

    Issuance of shares under stock option plan

    815

    5,651

    Dividends paid

    (24,453)

    (20,100)

    (64,569)

    (56,001)

    Dividends paid to non-controlling interest

    (7,853)

    (13,002)

    (4,553)

    Other

    (964)

    (820)

    (3,634)

    (3,499)

    Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    1,793,450

    (55,071)

    1,553,353

    (104,015)

    Net change in cash and cash equivalents during the period

    12,188

    5,635

    30,215

    32,263

    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period

    55,449

    38,213

    37,422

    11,585

    Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period

    67,637

    43,848

    67,637

    43,848

     

    CORUS ENTERTAINMENT INC.

    BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

    (unaudited – in thousands of Canadian dollars)

    Three months ended May 31, 2024

    Television

    Radio

    Corporate

    Consolidated

    Revenues

    321,176

    39,648

    360,824

    Direct cost of sales, general and administrative expenses

    193,208

    29,983

    7,447

    230,638

    Segment profit (loss)(1)

    127,968

    9,665

    (7,447)

    130,186

    Depreciation and amortization

    18,776

    Interest expense

    33,697

    Debt refinancing costs

    61,248

    Business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs

    29,264

    Other income, net

    (2,018)

    Loss before income taxes

    (10,781)

    Three months ended May 31, 2024

    Television

    Radio

    Corporate

    Consolidated

    Revenues

    162,767

    40,354

    203,121

    Direct cost of sales, general and administrative expenses

    98,692

    30,897

    4,833

    134,422

    Segment profit (loss)(1)

    64,075

    9,457

    (4,833)

    68,699

    Depreciation and amortization

    6,056

    Interest expense

    13,140

    Intangible asset impairment

    51,786

    Business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs

    2,693

    Other expense, net

    1,405

    Loss before income taxes

    (6,381)

    Nine months ended May 31, 2024

    Television

    Radio

    Corporate

    Consolidated

    Revenues

    668,326

    118,521

    786,847

    Direct cost of sales, general and administrative expenses

    370,918

    90,871

    19,415

    481,204

    Segment profit (loss)(1)

    297,408

    27,650

    (19,415)

    305,643

    Depreciation and amortization

    40,384

    Interest expense

    71,074

    Debt refinancing costs

    61,248

    Business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs

    37,639

    Gain on disposition

    (86,151)

    Other expense, net

    7,036

    Income before income taxes

    174,413

    Nine months ended May 31, 2024

    Television

    Radio

    Corporate

    Consolidated

    Revenues

    499,432

    122,284

    621,716

    Direct cost of sales, general and administrative expenses

    291,878

    93,780

    14,364

    400,022

    Segment profit (loss)(1)

    207,554

    28,504

    (14,364)

    221,694

    Depreciation and amortization

    17,919

    Interest expense

    38,567

    Broadcast license and goodwill impairment

    130,000

    Intangible asset impairment

    51,786

    Business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs

    10,695

    Other income, net

    (12,691)

    Loss before income taxes

    (14,582)

    (1)

    Segment profit does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. For definitions and explanations, see discussion under the Key Performance Indicators section of the 2024 Report to Shareholders.

     

    Revenues by type

    Three months ended

    Nine months ended

    May 31,

    May 31,

    2016

    2015

    2016

    2015

    Advertising

    237,388

    97,230

    430,678

    300,636

    Subscriber fees

    98,023

    84,282

    274,622

    254,941

    Merchandising, distribution and other

    25,413

    21,609

    81,547

    66,139

    360,824

    203,121

    786,847

    621,716

    NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES

    Three months ended

    Nine months ended

    May 31,

    May 31,

    2016

    2015

    2016

    2015

    Adjusted Segment Profit

    Reported segment profit

    130,186

    68,699

    305,643

    221,694

    Adjustments:

    Amortization not taken on Pay TV assets disposed of

    (15,585)

    Adjusted segment profit

    130,186

    68,699

    290,058

    221,694

    Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Shareholders

    Reported net income (loss) attributable to shareholders

    (15,766)

    (8,109)

    127,786

    (42,989)

    Adjustments, net of income taxes:

    Gain on disposal of Pay TV assets

    (76,631)

    Amortization of certain Pay TV assets

    (11,455)

    Business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs

    23,699

    1,604

    31,661

    7,621

    Debt refinancing costs

    45,017

    45,017

    Gain from disposition of investment

    (14,716)

    Broadcast license and goodwill impairment charges

    123,984

    Intangible asset impairment charges

    38,055

    38,055

    Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders

    52,950

    31,550

    116,378

    111,955

    Adjusted basic earnings per share

    $0.34

    $0.36

    $1.05

    $1.30

    Free cash flow

    Cash provided by (used in):

    Operating activities

    78,626

    69,284

    149,073

    154,428

    Investing activities

    (1,859,888)

    (8,578)

    (1,672,211)

    (18,150)

    (1,781,262)

    60,706

    (1,523,138)

    136,278

    Add back:  cash used for business combinations and strategic investments(1)

    1,849,209

    2,713

    1,859,380

    19,765

    Deduct:  net proceeds from disposition

    (209,474)

    Free cash flow

    67,947

    63,419

    126,768

    156,043

    (1)

    Strategic investments are comprised of investments in venture funds and associated companies.

     

    SOURCE Corus Entertainment Inc.


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