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Corus Announces Q3 Financial Results


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) 

2022

2022

2022

2022

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 2022 Report to Shareholders.  

(2)

For the three months ended May 31, 2022,  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, 2022, 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, 2022, 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, 2022, 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, 2022, 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, 2022).

In addition, for fiscal 2022, certain of Corus’ Pay Television business’ (“Pay TV”) assets and liabilities were reclassified as held for disposal effective November 19, 2022 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, 2022.  However, intangible assets classified as held for disposal ceased being amortized effective November 19, 2022 and as a consequence, amortization of program and film rights in the Television segment for the nine months ended May 31, 2022 is approximately $15.6 million lower than it would have been had amortization on these assets not ceased.  On February 29, 2022, 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, 2022).

Consolidated revenues for the three months ended May 31, 2022 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 2022 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, 2022 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, 2022 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, 2022includes 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, 2022 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, 2022
  • Shaw Media Inc. operating results included commencing April 1, 2022
  • Advertising revenues increased 236% in Q3 2022 and 71% for the year-to-date
  • Subscriber revenues increased 16% in Q3 2022 and 8% for the year-to-date
  • Merchandising, distribution and other revenues increased 24% in Q3 2022 and 30% for the year-to-date
  • Segment profit(1) increased 100% in Q3 2022 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 2022 and 42% for the year-to-date

Radio

  • Segment revenues decreased 2% in Q3 2022 and 3% for the year-to-date
  • Segment profit(1) increased 2% in Q3 2022 and decreased 3% for the year-to-date
  • Segment profit margin(1) of 24% in Q3 2022 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 2022 Report to Shareholders.

(2)

For the nine months ended May 31, 2022, 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, 2022 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)

2022

2022

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)

2022

2022

2022

2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

2,138,166

10,140

205,786

2,074

2,356,166

159,258

2,515,424

At August 31, 2022

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, 2022

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)

2022

2022

2022

2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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 2022 Report to Shareholders.

 

Revenues by type

Three months ended

Nine months ended

May 31,

May 31,

2022

2022

2022

2022

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,

2022

2022

2022

2022

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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