Enghouse Releases Third Quarter Results

MARKHAM, ON, Sept. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX:ENGH) announces third quarter (unaudited) financial results for the period ended July 31, 2024. All figures are denominated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Third Quarter Financial Highlights:

Revenue increased 17.6% to $130.5 million from $111.0 million in Q3 2023 and 13.9% for the nine-month period to $376.8 million from $330.9 million last year;

Recurring revenue, which includes SaaS and maintenance services, grew 22.8% to $88.8 million compared to $72.3 million in Q3 2023, and represents 68.1% of total revenue. For the nine-month period, recurring revenue increased to $258.4 million from $210.4 million in the prior period, an increase of 22.8%, as we continue to prioritize this revenue stream;

Results from operating activities increased to $34.3 million compared to $30.9 million in Q3 2023 and increased for the nine-month period to $100.4 million, from $86.4 million in the prior period;

Net income was $20.6 million compared to $17.6 million in Q3 2023 and $58.7 million year to date compared to $47.1 million last year, as we grow our business with a focus on profitability;

Adjusted EBITDA increased to $37.7 million compared to $33.4 million, growing by 12.9%, while achieving a 28.9% margin. Year to date Adjusted EBITDA was $108.2 million compared to $95.9 million in the prior year, an increase of 12.8%;

Cash flow from operating activities, excluding changes in working capital, was $37.4 million compared to $35.5 million in the prior quarter and $111.5 million year to date compared to $97.0 million in the comparable period. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments reached near record highs at $258.7 million as at July 31, 2024.

Our third quarter operating performance continued its upward trend with revenue, profitability and operating cash flow, all exhibiting positive growth. Our commitment to operational efficiency, alongside our capability in executing and integrating acquisitions continues to deliver positive results. This quarter we completed the acquisition of SeaChange, expanding our IPTV market presence, a growing sector for Enghouse. We have effectively integrated SeaChange into our Asset Management Group, achieving profitability in its first quarter, post-acquisition, although not yet at our standard levels.

Our strategic direction remains steadfast as we continue to expand our business profitably. Offering both SaaS and on-premise solutions positions us uniquely in the marketplace. Operational enhancements across our existing businesses and recent acquisitions are driving positive outcomes, enabling us to maintain robust cash reserves while simultaneously increasing annual dividends, repurchasing shares and pursuing acquisitions. 

Quarterly dividends:          

Today, the Board of Directors approved the Company's eligible quarterly dividend of $0.26 per common share, payable on November 29, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2024.

Enghouse Systems Limited

Financial Highlights(unaudited, in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

For the period ended July 31

Three months

Nine months

2024

2023

Var ($)

Var (%)

2024

2023

Var ($)

Var (%)

Revenue

$

130,501

$

110,997

19,504

17.6

$

376,803

$

330,893

45,910

13.9

Direct costs

45,836

35,872

9,964

27.8

130,619

108,786

21,833

20.1

Revenue, net of direct costs

$

84,665

$

75,125

9,540

12.7

$

246,184

$

222,107

24,077

10.8

As a % of revenue

64.9 %

67.7 %

65.3 %

67.1 %

Operating expenses

49,120

43,901

5,219

11.9

144,331

133,323

11,008

8.3

Special charges

1,243

331

912

275.5

1,440

2,360

(920)

(39.0)

Results from operating activities

$

34,302

$

30,893

3,409

11.0

$

100,413

$

86,424

13,989

16.2

As a % of revenue

26.3 %

27.8 %

26.6 %

26.1 %

Amortization of acquired software and       customer relationships

(9,663)

(9,730)

67

0.7

(31,183)

(28,400)

(2,783)

(9.8)

Foreign exchange (losses) gains

(1,747)

356

(2,103)

(590.7)

(3,550)

(1,487)

(2,063)

(138.7)

Interest expense, lease obligations

(132)

(172)

40

23.3

(430)

(531)

101

19.0

Finance income

2,333

1,701

632

37.2

7,296

3,683

3,613

98.1

Finance expenses

(29)

(5)

(24)

(480.0)

(41)

(136)

95

69.9

Other income (expenses)

407

(1,312)

1,719

131.0

513

(1,967)

2,480

126.1

Income before income taxes

$

25,471

$

21,731

3,740

17.2

$

73,018

$

57,586

15,432

26.8

Provision for income taxes

4,891

4,164

727

17.5

14,331

10,460

3,871

37.0

Net Income for the period

$

20,580

$

17,567

3,013

17.2

$

58,687

$

47,126

11,561

24.5

Basic earnings per share

0.37

0.32

0.05

15.6

1.06

0.85

0.21

24.7

Diluted earnings per share

0.37

0.32

0.05

15.6

1.06

0.85

0.21

24.7

Operating cash flows

40,333

39,020

1,313

3.4

100,488

86,980

13,508

15.5

Operating cash flows excluding changes    in working capital

37,363

35,481

1,882

5.3

111,533

96,988

14,545

15.0

Adjusted EBITDA

Results from operating activities

34,302

30,893

3,409

11.0

100,413

86,424

13,989

16.2

Depreciation

647

585

62

(10.6)

1,692

1,824

(132)

7.2

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

1,530

1,606

(76)

4.7

4,606