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SiriusXM Canada Reports Q3 Results

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  • Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc., parent of Sirius XM Canada Inc., today released unaudited financial results for its fiscal 2024 third quarter and year-to-date period ended May 31, 2024 prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. A summary of IFRS financial results for Q3 FY2016 is attached.  All results are reported in thousands of Canadian dollars, except for subscribers and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated.

    Q3 FY2016 and YTD FY2016 Financial and Operating Metrics

    The figures below include certain non-GAAP measures and industry metrics. These figures are subject to the qualification and assumptions set out in the Company’s notes to such results.

    Financial 1

    Q3 2024

    Q3 2024

    % Change5

    YTD 2024

    YTD 2024

    % Change5

    in 000’s

    May 31, 2024

    May 31, 2024

    May 31, 2024

    May 31, 2024

    (Unaudited)

    (Unaudited)

    (Unaudited)

    (Unaudited)

    Revenue

    86,015

    83,095

    3.5%

    253,919

    242,166

    4.9%

    Adjusted EBITDA 2

    20,792

    20,185

    3.0%

    69,121

    66,424

    4.1%

    Net Income and comprehensive income
    before non-recurring adjustments 3

    7,226

    7,850

    (7.9)%

    29,659

    25,834

    14.8%

    Net Income (loss) and comprehensive
    income (loss)

    7,226

    7,963

    (9.3)%

    45,546

    (9,153)

    597.6%

    Free cash flow

    12,583

    14,366

    (12.4)%

    36,486

    39,340

    (7.3)%

    Operating

    Self-Paying Subscribers

    1,961

    1,869

    4.9%

    1,961

    1,869

    4.9%

    Total Subscribers

    2,750

    2,658

    3.5%

    2,750

    2,658

    3.5%

    Self-Pay ARPU 4

    $12.71

    $12.87

    (1.2)%

    $12.59

    $12.58

    0.1%

    Subscriber Acquisition Cost (SAC)

    $43

    $41

    4.9%

    $41

    $39

    5.1%

    1 All figures in the table above are in thousands except, ARPU and SAC.

    2 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation of income (loss) before taxes to both EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is provided below.

    3 Non-recurring adjustments in YTD FY2016 include the reversal of the withholding tax expense of $15.9 million.  Non-recurring adjustments in FY2015 include a $15.9 million withholding tax expense and a $19.1 million non-cash income tax expense.

    4 Self-Pay ARPU is derived from the total of earned subscription revenue from Self-Pay subscribers, music royalty fee, and activation fees divided by the monthly weighted average number of Self-Pay subscribers. Please see the Company’s MD&A for a more detailed description.

    5 Percentage variances/changes are calculated based on the exact numbers, therefore, amounts may not sum as a result of rounding in certain instances.

     

    “Throughout the quarter, we further enhanced our programming line-up, launching new shows, channels and extensive sports coverage,” said Mark Redmond, President and CEO SiriusXM Canada. “The unmatched listening experience we offer continues to drive growth in our subscriber base. We recorded close to 9,000 net self-pay additions in Q3, resulting in year-over-year improvements in both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. We remain committed to providing our subscribers with access to unrivaled content and supporting Canada’s amazing talent with a platform to be heard.”

    Q3 FY2016 YTD FY2016 Financial Results Review

    For Q3 FY2016, revenue was $86,015, up $2,920, or 3.5%, from $83,095 in Q3 FY2015.  The year-over-year improvement reflects growth in the Company’s Self-Pay subscriber base, partly offset by a decrease in Self-Pay ARPU.  Q3 FY2016 Self-Pay ARPU was$12.71, down 1.2% from $12.87 in Q3 FY2015 driven by the implementation of the 14.2% Music Royalty and Regulatory Fee in lieu of the flat rate of $2.27 per month.  For YTD FY2016, revenue was $253,919, up $11,753, or 4.9%, from $242,166 for the same period in FY2015.  YTD FY2016 Self-Pay ARPU of $12.59 was in line with FY2015.

    Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 FY2016 increased $607, or 3.0%, to $20,792 from $20,185 in Q3 FY2015.  The improvement was primarily due to revenue growth, partly offset by an increase in revenue share and royalty costs related to higher revenue and OEMs migrating away from the Sirius chipset to the XM chipset.  For YTD FY2016, Adjusted EBITDA was $69,121, up $2,697, or 4.1%, from $66,424for the same period in FY2015.

    The Company recorded net income and comprehensive income of $7,226 in Q3 FY2016, down $737, or 9.3%, compared to net income and comprehensive income of $7,963 in Q3 FY2015, which was mainly due to higher operating expenses and depreciation and amortization, partly offset by revenue improvements.  YTD net income and comprehensive income was $45,546, up $54,699, compared to a net loss of $9,153 for the same period in FY2015.  Excluding the impact of the non-recurring adjustments, net income and comprehensive income was $29,659 and $25,834 for YTD FY2016 and FY2015 respectively.

    SAC for Q3 FY2016 was $43, up from $41 in Q3 FY2015.  The increase was mainly due to the mix of production and sales volumes from OEM partners, a one-time net realizable provision for inventory purchased during Q3 FY2016, and unfavourable foreign exchange rates.  For the YTD period, SAC was $41, up from $39 for the same period in FY2015.

    In Q3 FY2016, the Company generated $16,526 in cash from operating activities, compared to $17,957 in Q3 FY2015 as a result of a decrease in operating income.  The Company generated free cash flow of $12,583 in Q3 FY2016, lower by $1,783, or 12.4%, from$14,366 in Q3 FY2015 mainly as a result of a decrease in operating income.  The Company generated free cash flow of $36,486, on a YTD basis, down $2,854, or 7.3% from $39,340 for the same period in FY2015.

    As at May 31, 2024, the Company had total cash and cash equivalents of $22,352 compared to $26,128 as at August 31, 2024.  The decrease is primarily due to cash flow from financing activities as the Company issued dividend payments totaling $40,524 and incurred capital expenditures of $14,539, partly offset by cash from operating activities of $51,025.

    Update on Proposed Recapitalization of the Company

    On May 13, 2024, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to recapitalize the Company by way of a go-private transaction. On the unanimous recommendation of the special independent committee of the Company’s board of directors, the Company’s board of directors (with the interested directors abstaining from voting and not participating in the approval of the Arrangement) has recommended that the Company shareholders approve the Arrangement. Pursuant to the Arrangement agreement, on May 27, 2024, the Company filed a submission with the CRTC requesting approval of the Arrangement. In addition, the Company intends to hold a Special Meeting of shareholders on August 30, 2024.  Additional details regarding the proposed recapitalization transaction can be found in the Company’s press release dated May 13, 2024, the material change report and the Arrangement agreement that have been filed on SEDAR, and posted to the Company’s dedicated transaction website at: www.siriusxmcanadatransaction.ca.  Further information regarding the proposed recapitalization transaction will be provided in a management information circular to be mailed to the shareholders.

     

    Reconciliations

    The following is a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income and comprehensive income before income tax.

    Adjusted EBITDA: Reconciliation

    Q3 2024

    Q3 2024

    YTD 2024

    YTD 2024

    (in thousands of Canadian dollars)

    May 31, 2024

    May 31, 2024

    May 31, 2024

    May 31, 2024

    Net income and comprehensive income
    before income tax

    10,196

    11,240

    56,583

    20,853

    Interest expense & income (net)

    3,240

    3,086

    9,879

    9,142

    Foreign exchange (loss) gain

    (389)

    (138)

    138

    51

    Depreciation and amortization

    5,536

    5,290

    16,657

    17,423

    EBITDA

    18,583

    19,478

    83,257

    47,469

    Withholding tax (recovery) expense

    (113)

    (15,887)

    15,887

    Stock-based compensation

    506

    820

    (536)

    3,064

    Third-party advisory costs

    1,703

    2,287

    Fair value adjustments 6

    4

    Adjusted EBITDA

    20,792

    20,185

    69,121

    66,424

    6 Fair value adjustment relates to a reduction in revenue due to the valuation of deferred revenue as per purchase price accounting.

     

    For a complete definition of non-GAAP measures, and for additional details on the Company’s Q3 FY2016 results, please see the Company’s Interim MD&A filed July 13, 2024 which is incorporated herein by reference. The non-GAAP measures used in this press release should be used in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the analysis provided in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for Q3 FY2016 and YTD FY2016.

     

    INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

    FINANCIAL POSITION

    (Unaudited)

    At

    May 31,

    August 31,

    (All amounts in thousands)

    2016

    2015

    ASSETS

    Current assets

    Cash and cash equivalents

    22,352

    26,128

    Accounts receivable

    11,975

    9,436

    Prepaid expenses

    1,906

    5,642

    Inventory

    2,398

    35

    Total current assets

    38,631

    41,241

    Property and equipment

    10,328

    4,285

    Intangible assets

    137,443

    131,410

    Deferred tax assets

    8,391

    19,428

    Goodwill

    96,733

    96,733

    Total assets

    291,526

    293,097

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY

    Current liabilities

    Trade and other payables

    43,358

    52,545

    Due to related parties

    14,833

    15,950

    Interest payable

    1,153

    3,966

    Deferred revenue

    153,665

    153,076

    Provisions

    1,133

    1,078

    Total current liabilities

    214,142

    226,615

    Deferred revenue

    9,721

    12,033

    Other long-term liabilities

    9,774

    651

    Due to related parties

    1,208

    1,208

    Long-term debt

    196,489

    196,036

    Total liabilities

    431,334

    436,543

    Shareholders’ deficiency

    Share capital

    180,225

    178,479

    Contributed surplus

    5,687

    8,817

    Accumulated deficit

    (325,720)

    (330,742)

    Total shareholders’ deficiency

    (139,808)

    (143,446)

    Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficiency

    291,526

    293,097

     

     

    INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY

    (Unaudited)

    Total

    For the nine months ended

    Share

    Contributed

    Accumulated

    Shareholders’

    (All amounts in thousands)

    Capital

    Surplus

    Deficit

    Deficiency

    Balance, September 1, 2024

    176,862

    6,067

    (270,157)

    (87,228)

    Net loss and comprehensive loss

    (9,153)

    (9,153)

    Stock-based compensation

    3,064

    3,064

    Dividends

    (40,362)

    (40,362)

    Stock options exercised

    1,570

    (662)

    908

    Balance, May 31, 2024

    178,432

    8,469

    (319,672)

    (132,771)

    Balance, September 1, 2024

    178,479

    8,817

    (330,742)

    (143,446)

    Net income and comprehensive income

    45,546

    45,546

    Stock-based compensation

    (1,251)

    (1,251)

    Dividends

    (40,524)

    (40,524)

    RSU and PSU awards, net equity settlement

    1,286

    (1,681)

    (395)

    Stock options exercised

    460

    (198)

    262

    Balance, May 31, 2024

    180,225

    5,687

    (325,720)

    (139,808)

     

     

    INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

    (Unaudited)

    Three months ended

    Nine months ended

    May 31,

    May 31,

    May 31,

    May 31,

    (All amounts in thousands except per share amounts)

    2016

    2015

    2016

    2015

    Revenue

    86,015

    83,095

    253,919

    242,166

    Operating expenses

    Operating costs

    67,432

    63,730

    186,549

    178,810

    Depreciation and amortization

    5,536

    5,290

    16,657

    17,423

    Operating income

    13,047

    14,075

    50,713

    45,933

    Withholding tax recovery (expense)

    113

    15,887

    (15,887)

    Finance costs, net

    Interest income 

    58

    56

    176

    229

    Interest expense

    (3,298)

    (3,142)

    (10,055)

    (9,371)

    Foreign exchange loss (gain)                                  

    389

    138

    (138)

    (51)

    Finance costs, net

    (2,851)

    (2,948)

    (10,017)

    (9,193)

    Net income and comprehensive income before income tax

    10,196

    11,240

    56,583

    20,853

    Income tax expense

    (2,970)

    (3,277)

    (11,037)

    (30,006)

    Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)

    7,226

    7,963

    45,546

    (9,153)

    Earnings (loss) per share – basic and diluted

    0.06

    0.06

    0.35

    (0.07)

     

     

    INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

    (Unaudited)

    Three months ended

    Nine months ended

    (All amounts in thousands)

    May 31,
    2016

    May 31,
    2015

    May 31,
    2016

    May 31,
    2015

    Cash provided by (used in)

    OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    Net income (loss) for the period

    7,226

    7,963

    45,546

    (9,153)

    Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided
    by operating activities:

    Amortization of intangible assets

    5,250

    4,776

    15,697

    16,018

    Depreciation of property and equipment

    286

    514

    960

    1,405

    Income tax expense

    2,970

    3,277

    11,037

    30,006

    Stock-based compensation

    506

    820

    (536)

    3,064

    Tax paid in lieu of shares issued for stock-based
    compensation

    (407)

    Accrued interest

    (2,813)

    (2,813)

    (2,813)

    (2,813)

    Interest accretion

    156

    144

    453

    426

    Foreign exchange (gain) loss

    (307)

    20

    (24)

    275

    Net change in non-cash working capital and deferred
    revenue related to operations

    3,252

    3,256

    (18,888)

    13,384

    Cash provided by operating activities

    16,526

    17,957

    51,025

    52,612

    INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    Purchase of property and equipment

    (621)

    (524)

    (3,205)

    (1,377)

    Purchase of intangible assets

    (3,322)

    (3,067)

    (11,334)

    (11,116)

    Prepayment for property and equipment

    (779)

    Cash used in investing activities

    (3,943)

    (3,591)

    (14,539)

    (13,272)

    FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    Payment of dividends

    (13,513)

    (13,462)

    (40,524)

    (40,362)

    Proceeds from exercise of stock options

    168

    385

    262

    908

    Cash used in financing activities

    (13,345)

    (13,077)

    (40,262)

    (39,454)

    Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
    equivalents during the period

    (762)

    1,289

    (3,776)

    (114)

    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    23,114

    22,465

    26,128

    23,868

    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

    22,352

    23,754

    22,352

    23,754

     

    SOURCE Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc.