Altus Group Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2015 Financial Results
Recurring Data and Software Revenues Increase 45.3% in Full Year 2015
/EINPresswire.com/ -- TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 02/23/16 -- Altus Group Limited ("Altus Group" or "the Company") (TSX: AIF) a leading provider of commercial real estate services, software and data solutions, announced today its financial and operating results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015.
Full Year 2015 Financial Highlights:
-- Increased gross revenues by 12.5% to $416.4 million (from $370.2 million
in 2014), driven by growth in ARGUS Software, RVA Data Solutions and
Property Tax
-- Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 5.5% to $63.4 million (from $67.1 million)
primarily due to the impact of low oil prices on Geomatics
-- Strong growth of 45.3% in recurring revenues from RVA Data Solutions,
and ARGUS Software Maintenance and Subscriptions
-- Adjusted EPS amounted to $0.98 (compared to $1.16 in 2014)
Fourth Quarter 2015 Financial Highlights:
-- Increased gross revenues by 10.0% to $111.0 million (from $100.9 million
in the fourth quarter of 2014)
-- RVA Data Solutions and ARGUS Software recurring revenues increased 35.6%
to $26.4 million (from $19.5 million during the fourth quarter of 2014)
-- Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA increased by 3.4% to $19.5 million (from
$18.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2014)
-- Continued double-digit Adjusted EBITDA growth in all business units,
with the exception of Geomatics and Cost. Geomatics remained profitable,
despite the impact of depressed oil prices on the business unit
-- Adjusted EPS of $0.31 remained consistent with the fourth quarter of
2014
"We made great progress in 2015 as we continued to execute on our key objectives," said Robert Courteau, Chief Executive Officer at Altus Group. "We delivered strong performance with RVA Data Solutions and ARGUS Software showing double-digit growth in recurring revenues. Our strategy continues to focus on bringing the best in class integrated platform to the global commercial real estate market. We remain very excited about the future global growth opportunities for our technology products and solutions."
Summary of Operating and Financial Performance:
All amounts are in Canadian dollars and percentages are in comparison to the
fourth quarter and year end results from 2014
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Year ended December 31, Quarter ended December 31,
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In thousands of % %
dollars 2015 2014 Change 2015 2014 Change
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GAIM Recurring
Revenues
RVA - Data
Solutions (1) $ 57,786 $ 38,117 51.6% $ 17,171 $ 12,996 32.1%
ARGUS Software -
Maintenance and
Subscriptions (2) 33,153 24,472 35.5% 9,215 6,459 42.7%
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Gross Revenues $ 90,939 $ 62,589 45.3% $ 26,386 $ 19,455 35.6%
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(1) RVA Data Solutions recurring revenues exclude Voyanta's implementation
services revenues and other miscellaneous revenues.
(2) ARGUS Software recurring revenues exclude licenses and services
revenues.
Gross Revenues Year ended December 31, Quarter ended December 31,
In thousands of % %
dollars 2015 2014 Change 2015 2014 Change
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RVA Data
Solutions(i) 58,880 38,373 53.4% 17,244 12,951 33.1%
RVA Valuations &
Advisory
Services(i) 47,725 53,148 (10.2%) 12,908 13,737 (6.0%)
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RVA 106,605 91,521 16.5% 30,152 26,688 13.0%
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ARGUS Licenses(i) 20,617 17,555 17.4% 7,108 5,903 20.4%
ARGUS Maintenance &
Subscriptions(i) 33,153 24,472 35.5% 9,215 6,459 42.7%
ARGUS Services(i) 9,259 6,941 33.4% 1,954 1,638 19.3%
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ARGUS Software 63,029 48,968 28.7% 18,277 14,000 30.6%
Property Tax 133,890 98,257 36.3% 35,302 24,692 43.0%
Cost 46,620 46,989 (0.8%) 12,115 12,295 (1.5%)
Geomatics 67,199 85,085 (21.0%) 15,370 23,344 (34.2%)
Intercompany
eliminations (930) (618) (50.5%) (255) (166) (53.6%)
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Total Gross Revenues $ 416,413 $ 370,202 12.5% $ 110,961 $ 100,853 10.0%
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(i)Totals from these segments are accounted for under the RVA and ARGUS
Software sub-totals, respectively.
Adjusted EBITDA Year ended December 31, Quarter ended December 31,
In thousands of % %
dollars 2015 2014 Change 2015 2014 Change
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RVA $ 19,399 $ 19,277 0.6% $ 5,073 $ 4,070 24.6%
ARGUS Software 14,556 14,000 4.0% 4,161 3,361 23.8%
Property Tax 27,868 21,326 30.7% 5,030 2,047 145.7%
Cost 6,771 7,825 (13.5%) 1,415 1,329 6.5%
Geomatics 10,062 19,240 (47.7%) 1,154 3,923 (70.6%)
Corporate (15,274) (14,565) (4.9%) 2,632 4,092 (35.7%)
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Total $ 63,382 $ 67,103 (5.5%) $ 19,465 $ 18,822 3.4%
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Full Year 2015 Review
-- RVA benefited from a 53.4% increase in Data Solutions driven by organic
growth of 34.9% from the addition of new clients and assets to the
Appraisal Management platform in the US and Europe, and 18.5% from the
acquisitions of RealNet, Voyanta and MPC Intelligence ("MPC").
Valuations and Advisory Services revenues declined 10.2% as a result of
a deferred project in Canada, completion of an economic consulting
project in the Middle East, and a reduction in infrastructure and land
services work, while acquisitions contributed 4.5%. Adjusted EBITDA
increased by 0.6% to $19.4 million, and was impacted by lower revenues
in Valuations and Advisory Services, and by the investments made to fund
the early growth phase of Voyanta, new hires in Europe for Appraisal
Management, and enhancements to the Appraisal Management data platform
to enable integration between DataBridge, Voyanta and National Council
of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIFr) data. Changes in foreign
currency benefitted gross revenues and Adjusted EBITDA by 5.6% and 8.1%,
respectively.
-- ARGUS Software sustained strong revenue growth of 28.7%. During the
year, License revenues increased by 17.4%, Maintenance and Subscriptions
revenues increased by 35.5%, and Services revenues increased by 33.4%.
The overall growth was driven by strong ARGUS Enterpriser(AE) sales,
high renewal rates and a price increase on DCF maintenance contracts,
and enhanced operational focus on the sale of services. Subscription
revenues also increased partially as a result of making subscription
pricing available as an alternative to the traditional license model in
response to market demand. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 4.0% to $14.6
million which was offset by investments in product development, an
increased sales force and expanded operational capacity. Changes in
foreign currency benefitted gross revenues and Adjusted EBITDA by 13.4%
and 13.3%, respectively.
-- Property Tax revenues grew by 36.3% year-over-year. North America gross
revenues increased by 44.3%, driven primarily by the acquisition of SC&H
State and Local Tax ("SC&H SALT") as well as strong organic growth in
Canada. The acquisitions of SC&H SALT and ATATAX, LLC ("ATA")
contributed 31.7% to the growth in the year. UK gross revenues increased
14.3% driven by increased activity in occupied ratings and the
acquisition of Maxwell Brown, which contributed 4.4% to the growth for
the year. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 30.7% to $27.9 million driven by
increased activities and acquisitive earnings contribution from North
America and the UK.
-- Cost gross revenues decreased by 0.8%. In North America revenues
increased 1.2% driven by additional project work in public sector
assignments, mitigating a slight decline in residential and commercial
projects. Asia Pacific revenues declined by 3.8% as a result of the
conclusion of a large project in China, while Australia remained
consistent with the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 13.5% to
$6.8 million due to a combination of higher compensation costs and bad
debt provisions in North America, and lower revenues in Asia Pacific.
-- Geomatics revenues were down 21.0% due to the significant decline in oil
prices during the year that led to a slowdown in capital spending in
Western Canada. Adjusted EBITDA was lower by 47.7% to $10.1 million due
to the decline in revenues and reduced operating margins.
-- Corporate Costs for the year were $15.3 million, as compared to $14.6
million in 2014, as a result of increased personnel to support growth
initiatives.
During 2015, on a consolidated basis, favorable exchange rates against the Canadian dollar benefitted consolidated gross revenues by 4.3% and Adjusted EBITDA by 5.7%. Acquisitions contributed 9.8% to revenue growth and 3.3% to Adjusted EBITDA. In 2015, Altus Group completed seven acquisitions.
Under IFRS accounting, profit (loss) for 2015 was $9.2 million and $0.28 per share basic and $0.27 per share diluted, compared to $13.2 million and $0.44 per share basic, and $0.43 per share diluted in 2014.
As at December 31, 2015, Altus Group's balance sheet remained strong, giving the Company the financial flexibility to pursue its growth strategy. The Company's bank debt was $126.0 million, representing a funded debt to EBITDA leverage ratio of 1.92.
Fourth Quarter 2015 Review
-- RVA benefited from a 33.1% increase in Data Solutions driven by strong
organic growth of 32.4% from the addition of new clients and assets to
the Appraisal Management platform in the US and Europe, and 0.7% from
the acquisition of MPC. Valuations and Advisory Services revenues
declined 6.0% as a result of a deferred project in Canada, completion of
an economic consulting project in the Middle East, and a reduction in
infrastructure and land services work, while acquisitions contributed
7.3%. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 24.6% to $5.1 million as a result of
strong revenue growth in Data Solutions, but was also impacted by lower
revenues in Valuations and Advisory Services, and by the investments
made to fund the early growth phase of Voyanta, and enhancements to the
Appraisal Management data platform to enable integration between
DataBridge, Voyanta and NCREIF data. Changes in foreign currency
benefitted gross revenues and Adjusted EBITDA by 6.9% and 10.7%,
respectively.
-- ARGUS Software sustained strong revenue growth of 30.6% driven by a
42.7% increase in revenues from Maintenance and Subscriptions revenues.
The Maintenance revenues increase was supported by high renewal rates,
an increased AE user base, and a pricing increase on DCF maintenance
contracts. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 23.8% to $4.2 million which was
offset by continued investments in product development, an increased
sales force and expanded operational capacity. Changes in foreign
currency benefitted gross revenues and Adjusted EBITDA by 15.9% and
16.2%, respectively.
-- Property Tax revenues grew by 43.0% year-over-year. North America gross
revenues increased by 57.1%, driven primarily by the acquisition of SC&H
SALT as well as organic growth in Canada. The acquisitions of SC&H SALT
and ATA contributed 22.8% to the growth in the quarter. In Canada, the
growth benefitted from higher contingency revenue resulting from the
settlement of a significant case in Alberta. UK gross revenues increased
6.3% driven by the strength of the UK exchange rate against the Canadian
dollar. The acquisition of Maxwell Brown, contributed 8.6% to the growth
in the fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 145.7% to $5.0
million driven by increased activities in Canada and acquisitive
earnings contribution.
-- Cost gross revenues decreased by 1.5%, with North America revenues
increasing 3.4% driven by increased project work in public sector
assignments. Asia Pacific revenues declined by 8.9% as a result of the
conclusion of a large project in China. Adjusted EBITDA increased by
6.5% to $1.4 million as a result of increased revenues in North America.
-- Geomatics revenues were down 34.2% due to the significant decline in oil
prices during the quarter that led to a slowdown in capital spending in
Western Canada. Adjusted EBITDA was lower by 70.6% to $1.2 million due
to the decline in revenues and reduced operating margins.
-- Corporate Costs (Recovery) were ($2.6) million as compared to ($4.1)
million during the corresponding period in 2014, due to bonuses which
had been recorded during the first nine months of 2015, and allocated to
the business units in the fourth quarter which resulted in a positive
balance.
During the fourth quarter of 2015, on a consolidated basis, favorable exchange rates against the Canadian dollar benefitted consolidated gross revenues by 5.8% and Adjusted EBITDA by 5.2%. Acquisitions contributed 5.7% to revenue growth and 0.7% to Adjusted EBITDA. During the fourth quarter of 2015, Altus Group completed three acquisitions.
Under IFRS accounting, profit (loss) for the fourth quarter of 2015, was $6.5 million and $0.18 per common share basic and diluted, compared to $5.1 million and $0.16 per common share basic and diluted during the corresponding period in 2014.
Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2015 Results Conference Call & Webcast
Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Time: 5:00 p.m. (ET)
Webcast: altusgroup.com (under the Investors tab)
Live Call: 1- 866-223-7781 (toll-free) or 416-340-2216 (Toronto area)
Replay: A replay of the call will be available via the webcast at altusgroup.com
About Altus Group Limited
Altus Group Limited is a leading provider of independent advisory services, software, and data solutions to the global commercial real estate industry. Each of our five core practices - Research, Valuations and Advisory, ARGUS Software, Property Tax Consulting, Cost Consulting and Project Management, and Geomatics - embody and reflect decades of experience, a broad range of expertise, and leading edge technology. Our offerings empower clients to analyze, gain market insight and recognize value on their real estate investments. Headquartered in Canada, we have approximately 2,300 employees around the world, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Our clients include some of the world's largest real estate industry participants, spread across a broad variety of sectors. Altus Group pays a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share and our securities are traded on the TSX under the symbols AIF and AIF.DB.A.
For more information on Altus Group, please visit: www.altusgroup.com.
Non-IFRS Measures
Altus Group uses certain non-IFRS measures as indicators of financial performance. Readers are cautioned that they are not defined performance measures under IFRS and may differ from similar computations as reported by other similar entities and, accordingly, may not be comparable to financial measures as reported by those entities. We believe that these measures are useful supplemental measures that may assist investors in assessing an investment in our shares and provide more insight into our performance.
Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, ("Adjusted EBITDA"), represents operating profit (loss) adjusted for the effects of amortization of intangibles, depreciation of property, plant and equipment, acquisition related expenses (income), restructuring costs, share of profit (loss) of associates, unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses), gains (losses) on sale of property, plant and equipment, gains (losses) on sale of business assets, impairment charges, non-cash Executive Compensation Plan costs, gains (losses) on hedging transactions, gains (losses) on equity derivatives net of mark-to-market adjustments on related restricted share units ("RSUs") and deferred share units ("DSUs") being hedged and other expenses or income of a non-operating and/or non-recurring nature.
Adjusted Earnings (Loss) per Share, ("Adjusted EPS"), represents basic earnings per share adjusted for the effects of amortization of intangibles acquired as part of business acquisitions, non-cash finance costs (income) related to the revaluation of amounts payable to UK unitholders, net of changes in fair value of related equity derivatives, distributions related to amounts payable to UK unitholders, acquisition related expenses (income), restructuring costs, share of profit or loss of associates, unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses), gains (losses) on sale of property, plant and equipment, gains (losses) on sale of certain business assets, interest accretion on vendor payables, impairment charges, non-cash Executive Compensation Plan costs, gains (losses) on hedging transactions, gains (losses) on equity derivatives net of mark-to-market adjustments on related RSUs and DSUs being hedged and other expenses or income of a non-operating and/or non-recurring nature. All of the adjustments are made net of tax.
Forward-Looking Information
Certain information in this press release may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All information contained in this press release, other than statements of current and historical fact, is forward-looking information. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, the discussion of our business and operating initiatives, focuses and strategies, our expectations of future performance for our various business units and our consolidated financial results, and our expectations with respect to cash flows and liquidity. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by use of words such as "may", "will", "expect", "believe", "plan", "would", "could" and other similar terminology. All of the forward-looking information in this press release is qualified by this cautionary statement.
Forward-looking information is not, and cannot be, a guarantee of future results or events. Forward-looking information is based on, among other things, opinions, assumptions, estimates and analyses that, while considered reasonable by us at the date the forward-looking information is provided, inherently are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements, industry results or events to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. The material factors or assumptions that we identified and were applied by us in drawing conclusions or making forecasts or projections set out in the forward-looking information include, but are not limited to: the successful execution of our business strategies; consistent and stable economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets; consistent and stable legislation in the various countries in which we operate; no disruptive changes in the technology environment; the opportunity to acquire accretive businesses; the successful integration of acquired businesses; and the continued availability of qualified professionals.
Inherent in the forward-looking information are known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Those risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information include, but are not limited to: general state of the economy; currency risk; oil and gas sector; ability to maintain profitability and manage growth; commercial real estate market; competition in the industry; ability to attract and retain professionals; information from multiple sources; reliance on larger software transactions with longer and less predictable sales cycles; success of new product introductions; ability to respond to technological change and develop products on a timely basis; protection of intellectual property or defending against claims of intellectual property rights of others; information technology governance and security; integration of acquisitions; fixed-price and contingency engagements; appraisal and appraisal management mandates; Canadian multi-residential market; weather; legislative and regulatory changes; customer concentration; interest rate risk; credit risk; income tax matters; revenue and cash flow volatility; operating risks; performance of obligations/maintenance of client satisfaction; risk of future legal proceedings; insurance limits; ability to meet solvency requirements to pay dividends; leverage and restrictive covenants; unpredictability and volatility of common share price; capital investment; and issuance of additional common shares diluting existing shareholders' interests, as described in Altus Group's publicly filed documents, including the Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2014 (which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com).
Given these risks, uncertainties and other factors, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information as a prediction of actual results. The forward-looking information reflects management's current expectations and beliefs regarding future events and operating performance and is based on information currently available to management. Although we have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information contained herein, there are other factors that could cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information contained herein is current as of the date of this press release and, except as required under applicable law, we do not undertake to update or revise it to reflect new events or circumstances. Additionally, we undertake no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Altus Group, our financial or operating results, or our securities.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014
(Expressed in Thousands of Canadian Dollars, Except for Shares and Per Share
Amounts)
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For the year For the year
ended December ended December
31, 2015 31, 2014
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Revenues
Gross revenues $ 416,413 $ 370,202
Less: disbursements 26,977 30,006
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Net revenue 389,436 340,196
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Expenses
Employee compensation 260,345 221,403
Occupancy 18,551 14,603
Office and other operating 49,081 38,913
Amortization of intangibles 33,040 18,321
Depreciation of property, plant and
equipment 7,017 5,841
Acquisition related expenses (income) (429) 3,477
Share of (profit) loss of associates 1,270 1,421
Restructuring costs 2,694 128
(Gain) loss on sale of certain business
assets (3,483) -
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Operating profit (loss) 21,350 36,089
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Finance costs (income), net 11,253 17,384
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Profit (loss) before income taxes 10,097 18,705
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Income tax expense (recovery) 848 5,534
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Profit (loss) for the year attributable to
equity holders $ 9,249 $ 13,171
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Other comprehensive income (loss):
Items that may be reclassified to profit or
loss in subsequent periods:
Cash flow hedges 468 740
Currency translation differences 36,612 11,841
Share of other comprehensive income (loss)
of associates 1,118 339
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 38,198 12,920
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Total comprehensive income (loss) for the
year, net of tax, attributable to equity
holders $ 47,447 $ 26,091
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Earnings (loss) per share attributable to the
equity holders of the Company during the year
Basic earnings (loss) per share $0.28 $0.44
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $0.27 $0.43
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
As at December 31, 2015 and 2014
(Expressed in Thousands of Canadian Dollars)
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December 31, December 31,
2015 2014
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Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 19,604 $ 17,452
Trade receivables and other 134,501 130,670
Income taxes recoverable 794 1,425
Derivative financial instruments 33 -
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154,932 149,547
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Non-current assets
Trade receivables and other 594 379
Derivative financial instruments 43 328
Investment in associates 17,447 13,948
Deferred income taxes 19,712 14,145
Property, plant and equipment 30,778 22,872
Intangibles 134,872 132,934
Goodwill 239,346 215,573
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442,792 400,179
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Total Assets $ 597,724 $ 549,726
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Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade payables and other $ 81,282 $ 77,954
Income taxes payable 1,015 4,631
Borrowings 2,129 128,073
Derivative financial instruments - 634
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84,426 211,292
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Non-current liabilities
Trade payables and other 13,890 10,235
Borrowings 134,302 43,150
Derivative financial instruments 1,398 -
Deferred income taxes 10,586 9,040
Amounts payable to unitholders 2,527 2,905
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162,703 65,330
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Total Liabilities 247,129 276,622
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Shareholders' Equity
Share capital 452,472 405,443
Equity component of convertible debentures 312 1,567
Contributed surplus 14,084 9,008
Accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss) 60,558 22,360
Deficit (176,831) (165,274)
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Total Shareholders' Equity 350,595 273,104
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 597,724 $ 549,726
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014
(Expressed in Thousands of Canadian Dollars)
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For the year For the year
ended December ended December
31, 2015 31, 2014
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Cash flows from operating activities
Profit (loss) before income taxes $ 10,097 $ 18,705
Adjustments for:
Amortization of intangibles 33,040 18,321
Depreciation of property, plant and
equipment 7,017 5,841
Amortization of lease inducements 318 44
Amortization of capitalized software
development costs 526 202
Tax credits recorded through employee
compensation (18) (201)
Finance costs (income), net 11,253 17,384
Share-based compensation 5,946 2,895
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss (1,678) 133
(Gain) loss on acquisition achieved in
stages - (673)
(Gain) loss on sale of certain business
assets (3,483) -
(Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant
and equipment 420 385
(Gain) loss on equity derivatives 207 (328)
Share of (profit) loss of associates 1,270 1,421
Net changes in operating working capital (1,681) (3,808)
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Net cash generated by (used in) operations 63,234 60,321
Less: interest paid (7,205) (8,852)
Less: income taxes paid (8,606) (2,878)
Add: income taxes received 714 864
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities 48,137 49,455
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Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from exercise of options 4,013 2,957
Redemption of Altus UK LLP Class B and D
units (187) (3,150)
Financing fees paid (1,269) -
Proceeds from borrowings 10,000 73,000
Repayment of borrowings (13,914) (16,273)
Dividends paid (16,493) (14,434)
Treasury shares purchased under Restricted
Share Plan (3,112) (3,086)
Interest paid to Altus UK LLP Class B and D
unitholders (98) (158)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities (21,060) 38,856
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Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of investment in associates - (3,149)
Purchase of intangibles (1,739) (3,053)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (12,320) (7,713)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant
and equipment 159 169
Acquisitions (12,960) (74,221)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities (26,860) (87,967)
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Effect of foreign currency translation 1,935 444
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents 2,152 788
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of year 17,452 16,664
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End of year $ 19,604 $ 17,452
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Contacts:
Altus Group Limited
Ali Mahdavi
Investor Relations
(416) 234-3660
ali.mahdavi@altusgroup.com
