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SiriusXM Canada Reports Q3 Results


Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc., parent of Sirius XM Canada Inc., today released unaudited financial results for its fiscal 2022 third quarter and year-to-date period ended May 31, 2022 prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. A summary of IFRS financial results for Q3 FY2022 is attached.  All results are reported in thousands of Canadian dollars, except for subscribers and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated.

Q3 FY2022 and YTD FY2022 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 2022

Q3 2022

% Change5

YTD 2022

YTD 2022

% Change5

in 000’s

May 31, 2022

May 31, 2022

May 31, 2022

May 31, 2022

(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 FY2022 include the reversal of the withholding tax expense of $15.9 million.  Non-recurring adjustments in FY2022 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 FY2022 YTD FY2022 Financial Results Review

For Q3 FY2022, revenue was $86,015, up $2,920, or 3.5%, from $83,095 in Q3 FY2022.  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 FY2022 Self-Pay ARPU was$12.71, down 1.2% from $12.87 in Q3 FY2022 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 FY2022, revenue was $253,919, up $11,753, or 4.9%, from $242,166 for the same period in FY2022.  YTD FY2022 Self-Pay ARPU of $12.59 was in line with FY2022.

Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 FY2022 increased $607, or 3.0%, to $20,792 from $20,185 in Q3 FY2022.  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 FY2022, Adjusted EBITDA was $69,121, up $2,697, or 4.1%, from $66,424for the same period in FY2022.

The Company recorded net income and comprehensive income of $7,226 in Q3 FY2022, down $737, or 9.3%, compared to net income and comprehensive income of $7,963 in Q3 FY2022, 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 FY2022.  Excluding the impact of the non-recurring adjustments, net income and comprehensive income was $29,659 and $25,834 for YTD FY2022 and FY2022 respectively.

SAC for Q3 FY2022 was $43, up from $41 in Q3 FY2022.  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 FY2022, and unfavourable foreign exchange rates.  For the YTD period, SAC was $41, up from $39 for the same period in FY2022.

In Q3 FY2022, the Company generated $16,526 in cash from operating activities, compared to $17,957 in Q3 FY2022 as a result of a decrease in operating income.  The Company generated free cash flow of $12,583 in Q3 FY2022, lower by $1,783, or 12.4%, from$14,366 in Q3 FY2022 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 FY2022.

As at May 31, 2022, the Company had total cash and cash equivalents of $22,352 compared to $26,128 as at August 31, 2022.  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, 2022, 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, 2022, 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, 2022.  Additional details regarding the proposed recapitalization transaction can be found in the Company’s press release dated May 13, 2022, 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 2022

Q3 2022

YTD 2022

YTD 2022

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)

May 31, 2022

May 31, 2022

May 31, 2022

May 31, 2022

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 FY2022 results, please see the Company’s Interim MD&A filed July 13, 2022 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 FY2022 and YTD FY2022.

 

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

FINANCIAL POSITION

(Unaudited)

At

May 31,

August 31,

(All amounts in thousands)

2022

2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

178,432

8,469

(319,672)

(132,771)

Balance, September 1, 2022

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, 2022

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)

2022

2022

2022

2022

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,
2022

May 31,
2022

May 31,
2022

May 31,
2022

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.