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Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type |
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Cogeco Inc | TSX:CGO | Toronto | Common Stock |
Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
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0.06 | 0.10% | 60.04 | 60.00 | 60.49 | 60.70 | 60.07 | 60.51 | 9,421 | 21:10:50 |
MONTRÉAL, Jan. 10, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Cogeco Inc. (TSX: CGO) ("Cogeco" or the "Corporation") announced its financial results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2023.
"The first months of fiscal 2024 were transformational and historic moments for our company. We recently announced that Cogeco bought back 6.0 million of its shares and Cogeco Communications bought back 2.3 million of its shares, both at discounted market prices per share, providing free cash flow per share accretion and increasing the net asset value of Cogeco. In conjunction with these transactions, the public float of Cogeco Communications was increased therefore enhancing trading liquidity. This opportunity represented a unique and attractive use of our capital to build value for our shareholders, while strengthening our existing partnership with CDPQ as an anchor investor in Cogeco Communications. Another important milestone for us was when we secured wireless spectrum critical for the 5G technology and now have spectrum coverage for 100% of our wireline footprint. This spectrum was secured at a significantly lower cost compared to past spectrum auctions," said Philippe Jetté, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cogeco.
"Our Canadian telecommunications business chalked up another quarter of strong Internet subscriber performance, thanks to gains across each of our oxio, expansion and legacy footprints," continued Mr. Jetté. "We continue to be impressed by the oxio brand's growing adoption by consumers."
"In the U.S., our network expansion program along with demand from existing customers for our higher speed tiers helped offset customer losses at lower price points which were more directly impacted by competition and challenging market conditions. Consistent with our Internet led strategy to improve customer lifetime value, our attractive product mix and focus on cost efficiencies helped deliver another quarter of higher adjusted EBITDA margin."
"At Cogeco Media, our ongoing efforts to develop innovative digital solutions and adapt to a multi-platform audio content model are beginning to bear fruit. These, along with strong listener engagement across many of our stations, have resulted in solid year-over-year revenue growth during the quarter," continued Mr. Jetté.
"At Cogeco, we strive on a daily basis to deliver the best products and service to our clients, engage with the communities we serve, prioritize digital inclusion and climate action, and finally, execute a sustainable business model through responsible and ethical management to generate value for all of our stakeholders," concluded Mr. Jetté.
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Three months ended November 30 | 2023 | 2022 | Change | Change in constant | (1) | ||
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except % and per share data) (unaudited) | $ | $ | % | % | |||
Revenue | 776,172 | 789,690 | (1.7) | (2.3) | |||
Adjusted EBITDA (1) | 366,033 | 373,882 | (2.1) | (2.6) | |||
Profit for the period | 98,729 | 123,808 | (20.3) | ||||
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Corporation | 34,541 | 42,081 | (17.9) | ||||
Adjusted profit attributable to owners of the Corporation (1) (3) | 40,038 | 42,762 | (6.4) | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities | 236,919 | 193,821 | 22.2 | ||||
Free cash flow (1) | 141,823 | 109,483 | 29.5 | 29.4 | |||
Free cash flow, excluding network expansion projects (1) | 173,483 | 175,317 | (1.0) | (1.2) | |||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | 153,789 | 235,008 | (34.6) | ||||
Net capital expenditures (1) (2) | 146,667 | 197,342 | (25.7) | (26.2) | |||
Net capital expenditures, excluding network expansion projects (1) | 115,007 | 131,508 | (12.5) | (13.2) | |||
Diluted earnings per share | 2.21 | 2.67 | (17.2) | ||||
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (1) (3) | 2.57 | 2.71 | (5.2) | ||||
Operating results
For the first quarter of fiscal 2024 ended on November 30, 2023:
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(1) | Adjusted EBITDA and net capital expenditures are total of segments measures. Constant currency basis, adjusted profit attributable to owners of the Corporation, net capital expenditures, excluding network expansion projects, free cash flow and free cash flow, excluding network expansion projects are non-IFRS financial measures. Change in constant currency and adjusted diluted earnings per share are non-IFRS ratios. These indicated terms do not have standardized definitions prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. For more information on these financial measures, please consult the "Non-IFRS and other financial measures" section of this press release. |
(2) | Net capital expenditures exclude non-cash acquisitions of right-of-use assets and the purchases of spectrum licences, and are presented net of government subsidies, including the utilization of those received in advance. |
(3) | Excludes the impact of acquisition, integration, restructuring and other costs, and gains/losses on debt modification and/or extinguishment, net of tax and non-controlling interest. |
Financial highlights
Three months ended November 30 | 2023 | 2022 | Change | Change in constant | (1) (2) |
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except % and per share data) | $ | $ | % | % | |
Operations | |||||
Revenue | 776,172 | 789,690 | (1.7) | (2.3) | |
Adjusted EBITDA (2) | 366,033 | 373,882 | (2.1) | (2.6) | |
Acquisition, integration, restructuring and other costs (3) | 3,265 | 2,677 | 22.0 | ||
Profit for the period | 98,729 | 123,808 | (20.3) | ||
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Corporation | 34,541 | 42,081 | (17.9) | ||
Adjusted profit attributable to owners of the Corporation (2)(4) | 40,038 | 42,762 | (6.4) | ||
Cash flow | |||||
Cash flows from operating activities | 236,919 | 193,821 | 22.2 | ||
Free cash flow (2) | 141,823 | 109,483 | 29.5 | 29.4 | |
Free cash flow, excluding network expansion projects (2) | 173,483 | 175,317 | (1.0) | (1.2) | |
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | 153,789 | 235,008 | (34.6) | ||
Net capital expenditures (2)(5) | 146,667 | 197,342 | (25.7) | (26.2) | |
Net capital expenditures, excluding network expansion projects (2) | 115,007 | 131,508 | (12.5) | (13.2) | |
Per share data (6) | |||||
Earnings per share | |||||
Basic | 2.23 | 2.68 | (16.8) | ||
Diluted | 2.21 | 2.67 | (17.2) | ||
Adjusted diluted (2)(4) | 2.57 | 2.71 | (5.2) | ||
Dividends per share | 0.854 | 0.731 | 16.8 | ||
(1) | Key performance indicators presented on a constant currency basis are obtained by translating financial results from the current period denominated in US dollars at the foreign exchange rate of the comparable period of the prior year. For the three-month period ended November 30, 2022, the average foreign exchange rate used for translation was 1.3489 USD/CDN. |
(2) | Adjusted EBITDA and net capital expenditures are total of segments measures. Adjusted profit attributable to owners of the Corporation, free cash flow, free cash flow, excluding network expansion projects and net capital expenditures, excluding network expansion projects are non-IFRS financial measures. Change in constant currency and adjusted diluted earnings per share are non-IFRS ratios. These indicated terms do not have standardized definitions prescribed by IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. For more information on these financial measures, please consult the "Non-IFRS and other financial measures" section of this press release. |
(3) | For the three-month periods ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, acquisition, integration, restructuring and other costs mostly related to costs associated with the configuration and customization related to cloud computing and other arrangements. |
(4) | Excludes the impact of acquisition, integration, restructuring and other costs, and gains/losses on debt modification and/or extinguishment, net of tax and non-controlling interest. |
(5) | Net capital expenditures exclude non-cash acquisitions of right-of-use assets and the purchases of spectrum licences, and are presented net of government subsidies, including the utilization of those received in advance. |
(6) | Per multiple and subordinate voting share. |
As at | November 30, 2023 | August 31, 2023 |
(In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
Financial condition | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 86,921 | 363,854 |
Total assets | 9,607,256 | 9,869,778 |
Long-term debt | ||
Current | 67,540 | 43,325 |
Non-current | 4,741,681 | 5,045,672 |
Net indebtedness (1) | 4,815,873 | 4,817,113 |
Equity attributable to owners of the Corporation | 943,601 | 925,863 |
(1) | Net indebtedness is a capital management measure. For more information on this financial measure, please consult the "Non-IFRS and other financial measures" section of the Corporation's MD&A for the three-month period ended November 30, 2023, available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. |
Forward-looking statements
Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to Cogeco Inc.'s ("Cogeco" or the "Corporation") future outlook and anticipated events, business, operations, financial performance, financial condition or results and, in some cases, can be identified by terminology such as "may"; "will"; "should"; "expect"; "plan"; "anticipate"; "believe"; "intend"; "estimate"; "predict"; "potential"; "continue"; "foresee", "ensure" or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Particularly, statements regarding the Corporation's financial guidelines, future operating results and economic performance, objectives and strategies are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain factors and assumptions including expected growth, results of operations, purchase price allocation, tax rates, weighted average cost of capital, performance and business prospects and opportunities, which Cogeco believes are reasonable as of the current date. Refer in particular to the "Corporate objectives and strategies" section of the Corporation's 2023 annual MD&A and of the fiscal 2024 first-quarter MD&A, and the "Fiscal 2024 financial guidelines" section of the Corporation's 2023 annual MD&A for a discussion of certain key economic, market and operational assumptions we have made in preparing forward-looking statements. While management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to the Corporation, they may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking information is also subject to certain factors, including risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from what Cogeco currently expects. These factors include risks such as general market and other conditions, competitive risks (including changing competitive ecosystems and disruptive competitive strategies adopted by our competitors), business risks, regulatory risks, technology risks (including cybersecurity), financial risks (including variations in currency and interest rates), economic conditions (including inflation pressuring revenue, reduced consumer spending and increasing costs), talent management risks (including highly competitive market for limited pool of digitally skilled employees), human-caused and natural threats to the Corporation's network (including increased frequency of extreme weather events with the potential to disrupt operations), infrastructure and systems, community acceptance risks, ethical behavior risks, ownership risks, litigation risks and public health and safety, many of which are beyond the Corporation's control. Moreover, the Corporation's radio operations are significantly exposed to advertising budgets from the retail industry, which can fluctuate due to changing economic conditions. For more exhaustive information on these risks and uncertainties, the reader should refer to the "Uncertainties and main risk factors" sections of the Corporation's 2023 annual MD&A and of the fiscal 2024 first-quarter MD&A. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Cogeco and future events and results may vary significantly from what management currently foresees. The reader should not place undue importance on forward-looking information contained in this press release which represent Cogeco's expectations as of the date of this press release (or as of the date they are otherwise stated to be made) and are subject to change after such date. While management may elect to do so, the Corporation is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) and does not undertake to update or alter this information at any particular time, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. This press release should be read in conjunction with the Corporation's MD&A for the three-month period ended November 30, 2023, the Corporation's condensed interim consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the same periods prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and the Corporation's 2023 Annual Report.
Non-IFRS and other financial measures
This press release includes references to non-IFRS and other financial measures used by Cogeco. These financial measures are reviewed in assessing the performance of Cogeco and used in the decision-making process with regard to its business units.
Reconciliations between non-IFRS and other financial measures to the most directly comparable IFRS financial measures are provided below. Certain additional disclosures for non-IFRS and other financial measures used in this press release have been incorporated by reference and can be found in the "Non-IFRS and other financial measures" section of the Corporation's MD&A for the three-month period ended November 30, 2023, available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The following non-IFRS financial measures are used as a component of Cogeco's non-IFRS ratios.
Specified non-IFRS financial measures | Used in the component of the following non-IFRS ratios |
Adjusted profit attributable to owners of the Corporation | Adjusted diluted earnings per share |
Constant currency basis | Change in constant currency |
Financial measures presented on a constant currency basis for the three-month period ended November 30, 2023 are translated at the average foreign exchange rate of the comparable period of the prior year, which was 1.3489 USD/CDN.
Constant currency basis and foreign exchange impact reconciliation
Consolidated
Three months ended November 30 | |||||||||||
Change | |||||||||||
2023 | Foreign | 2023 in constant | 2022 | Actual | In constant | ||||||
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except percentages) | $ | $ | $ | $ | % | % | |||||
Revenue | 776,172 | (4,462) | 771,710 | 789,690 | (1.7) | (2.3) | |||||
Operating expenses | 410,139 | (2,507) | 407,632 | 415,808 | (1.4) | (2.0) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 366,033 | (1,955) | 364,078 | 373,882 | (2.1) | (2.6) | |||||
Free cash flow | 141,823 | (176) | 141,647 | 109,483 | 29.5 | 29.4 | |||||
Net capital expenditures | 146,667 | (1,060) | 145,607 | 197,342 | (25.7) | (26.2) | |||||
Canadian telecommunications segment
Three months ended November 30 | |||||||||||
Change | |||||||||||
2023 | Foreign | 2023 in constant | 2022 | Actual | In constant | ||||||
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except percentages) | $ | $ | $ | $ | % | % | |||||
Revenue | 376,448 | — | 376,448 | 372,084 | 1.2 | 1.2 | |||||
Operating expenses | 180,094 | (191) | 179,903 | 173,451 | 3.8 | 3.7 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 196,354 | 191 | 196,545 | 198,633 | (1.1) | (1.1) | |||||
Net capital expenditures | 87,836 | (388) | 87,448 | 115,238 | (23.8) | (24.1) | |||||
American telecommunications segment
Three months ended November 30 | |||||||||||
Change | |||||||||||
2023 | Foreign | 2023 in constant | 2022 | Actual | In constant | ||||||
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except percentages) | $ | $ | $ | $ | % | % | |||||
Revenue | 371,241 | (4,462) | 366,779 | 390,216 | (4.9) | (6.0) | |||||
Operating expenses | 193,071 | (2,316) | 190,755 | 207,710 | (7.0) | (8.2) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 178,170 | (2,146) | 176,024 | 182,506 | (2.4) | (3.6) | |||||
Net capital expenditures | 55,853 | (672) | 55,181 | 80,408 | (30.5) | (31.4) | |||||
Adjusted profit attributable to owners of the Corporation
Three months ended November 30 | ||
2023 | 2022 | |
(In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Corporation | 34,541 | 42,081 |
Acquisition, integration, restructuring and other costs | 3,265 | 2,677 |
Loss on debt extinguishment (1) | 16,880 | — |
Tax impact for the above items | (5,333) | (710) |
Non-controlling interest impact for the above items | (9,315) | (1,286) |
Adjusted profit attributable to owners of the Corporation | 40,038 | 42,762 |
(1) | Included within financial expense. |
Free cash flow reconciliation
Three months ended November 30 | ||
2023 | 2022 | |
(In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
Cash flows from operating activities | 236,919 | 193,821 |
Amortization of deferred transaction costs and discounts on long-term debt (1) | 2,691 | 3,062 |
Loss on debt extinguishment (1) | 16,880 | — |
Changes in other non-cash operating activities | 58,495 | 69,949 |
Income taxes paid | 2,903 | 47,293 |
Current income taxes | (8,042) | (9,290) |
Interest paid | 65,038 | 61,206 |
Financial expense | (84,294) | (57,527) |
Net capital expenditures (2) | (146,667) | (197,342) |
Repayment of lease liabilities | (2,100) | (1,689) |
Free cash flow | 141,823 | 109,483 |
(1) | Included within financial expense. |
(2) | Net capital expenditures exclude non-cash acquisitions of right-of-use assets and the purchases of spectrum licences, and are presented net of government subsidies, including the utilization of those received in advance. |
Net capital expenditures reconciliation
Three months ended November 30 | ||
2023 | 2022 | |
(In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | 153,789 | 235,008 |
Subsidies received in advance recognized as a reduction of the cost of property, plant and equipment during the period | (7,122) | (37,666) |
Net capital expenditures | 146,667 | 197,342 |
Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation
Three months ended November 30 | ||
2023 | 2022 | |
(In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
Profit for the period | 98,729 | 123,808 |
Income taxes | 19,381 | 33,480 |
Financial expense | 84,294 | 57,527 |
Depreciation and amortization | 160,364 | 156,390 |
Acquisition, integration, restructuring and other costs | 3,265 | 2,677 |
Adjusted EBITDA | 366,033 | 373,882 |
Net capital expenditures and free cash flow excluding network expansion projects reconciliations
Net capital expenditures
Three months ended November 30 | |||||||||||
Change | |||||||||||
2023 | Foreign | 2023 in constant | 2022 | Actual | In constant | ||||||
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except percentages) | $ | $ | $ | $ | % | % | |||||
Net capital expenditures | 146,667 | (1,060) | 145,607 | 197,342 | (25.7) | (26.2) | |||||
Net capital expenditures in connection with network expansion projects | 31,660 | (162) | 31,498 | 65,834 | (51.9) | (52.2) | |||||
Net capital expenditures, excluding network expansion projects | 115,007 | (898) | 114,109 | 131,508 | (12.5) | (13.2) | |||||
Free cash flow
Three months ended November 30 | |||||||||||
Change | |||||||||||
2023 | Foreign | 2023 in constant | 2022 | Actual | In constant | ||||||
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except percentages) | $ | $ | $ | $ | % | % | |||||
Free cash flow | 141,823 | (176) | 141,647 | 109,483 | 29.5 | 29.4 | |||||
Net capital expenditures in connection with network expansion projects | 31,660 | (162) | 31,498 | 65,834 | (51.9) | (52.2) | |||||
Free cash flow, excluding network expansion projects | 173,483 | (338) | 173,145 | 175,317 | (1.0) | (1.2) | |||||
Additional information
Additional information relating to the Corporation is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Corporation's website at corpo.cogeco.com.
About Cogeco Inc.
Rooted in the communities it serves, Cogeco Inc. is a growing competitive force in the North American telecommunications and media sectors, serving 1.6 million residential and business customers. Its Cogeco Communications Inc. subsidiary provides Internet, video and phone services in Canada as well as in thirteen states in the United States through its business units Cogeco Connexion and Breezeline. Through Cogeco Media, it owns and operates 21 radio stations primarily in the province of Québec as well as a news agency. Cogeco's subordinate voting shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CGO). The subordinate voting shares of Cogeco Communications Inc. are also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CCA).
For information:
Investors
Patrice Ouimet
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Cogeco Inc.
Tel.: 514-764-4600
patrice.ouimet@cogeco.com
Troy Crandall
Head, Investor Relations
Cogeco Inc.
Tel.: 514-764-4700
troy.crandall@cogeco.com
Media
Youann Blouin
Director, Media Relations & Strategic Communications
Cogeco Inc.
Tel.: 514-297-2853
youann.blouin@cogeco.com
Conference Call: | Thursday, January 11th, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time) |
A live audio webcast of the analyst call will be available on the Investor Relations page and on the Events and Presentations page on Cogeco's website. Financial analysts will be able to access the live conference call and ask questions. Media representatives may attend as listeners only. A recording of the webcast will be available on Cogeco's website for a three-month period. | |
Please use the following dial-in number to access the conference call 10 minutes before the start of the conference: | |
Local - Toronto: 1 416-764-8658 | |
Toll Free - North America: 1 888-886-7786 |
To join this conference call, participants are required to provide the operator with the name of the company hosting the call, that is, Cogeco Inc. or Cogeco Communications Inc.
The conference call will be followed by a live webcast of the virtual Annual and Special Shareholders' Meetings at 11:30 a.m. at: https://web.lumiagm.com/#/424761509
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