Adjusted EBITDA1 increases by 15% over prior year and Adjusted Cash Income2 increases 39% over prior year
CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 20, 2024 — Quorum Information Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: QIS) (“Quorum”), a North American SaaS Software and Services company providing essential enterprise solutions that automotive dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) rely on for their operations, released its results today for the third quarter of 2024, ended September 30, 2024. Financial references are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. Please refer to the MD&A and Financial Statements posted onto SEDAR related to non-IFRS measures and risk factors.
“Q3 2024 was a very exciting quarter for Quorum. Not only did we achieve record Adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 million and record Adjusted Cash Income of $1.8 million, we also paid down $3.0 million on our BDC Capital Facility,” stated Maury Marks, President and CEO. “Our profitable growth strategy and better company-wide cost management has now delivered four consecutive quarters of Adjusted EBITDA margin of 20% or higher. This improved profitability provides Quorum the latitude to accelerate the pay down of our BDC Capital Facility which has been reduced in 2024 from $9 million to the current balance of $4.5 million. Our improved cash flow also better positions us to consider other future capital or strategic investment opportunities.”
“I would like to sincerely express my appreciation to our employees, whose commitment to Quorum was crucial to achieving our Q3 2024 plan and strong quarterly results,” said Mr. Marks. “Their hard work is enhanced by our integrated suite of 13 essential software solutions and services. This product suite is fundamental to our profitable growth strategy, as it facilitates product cross-selling and plays a vital role in driving the success of our dealerships, thereby increasing value for both Quorum and its customers.”
Consolidated Results for Q3 2024
| Q3 2024 | %Change | Q3 2023 | YTD 2024 | %Change | YTD 2023 | ||||||||
| Total Revenue | $9,931,695 | (5%) | $10,400,269 | $29,945,434 | (1%) | $30,342,596 | |||||||
| SaaS Revenue | $7,223,897 | 2% | $7,073,830 | $21,656,041 | 2% | $21,173,482 | |||||||
| BDC Revenue | $2,448,634 | (11%) | $2,762,660 | $7,415,497 | (11%) | $8,292,353 | |||||||
| Recurring Revenue | $9,672,531 | (2%) | $9,836,490 | $29,071,538 | (1%) | $29,465,835 | |||||||
| Gross Margin | $4,948,870 | 1% | $4,917,990 | $14,962,113 | 4% | $14,417,865 | |||||||
| Gross Margin % | 50% | 47% | 50% | 48% | |||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) per Share | $0.011 | ($0.004) | $0.031 | $0.018 | |||||||||
| Net Income (Loss)3 | $788,309 | 348% | ($317,461) | $2,301,196 | 79% | $1,283,539 | |||||||
| Adjusted Net Income (Loss)4 | $788,309 | 348% | ($317,461) | $2,301,196 | 562% | $(497,884) | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $2,254,677 | 15% | $1,964,211 | $6,348,114 | 28% | $4,952,251 | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 23% | 19% | 21% | 16% | |||||||||
| Adjusted Cash Income | $1,768,572 | 39% | $1,276,337 | $4,889,785 | 69% | $2,898,770 | |||||||
| Adjusted Cash Income Margin | 18% | 12% | 16% | 10% | |||||||||
| 1 Adjusted EBITDA – Net income (loss) before interest and financing costs, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, foreign exchange gains and losses, impairment, gain on bargain purchase, one-time acquisition related expenses and restructuring expenses. | |||||||||||||
| 2 Adjusted Cash Income (“ACI”) (non-GAAP) – Adjusted EBITDA less capitalized salaries and overhead. | |||||||||||||
| 3 Net income for YTD 2023 includes a gain on bargain purchase of $1.8M due to the acquisition of VINN. | |||||||||||||
| 4 Adjusted Net Income (Loss) (non-GAAP) – Net income (loss) before impairment and gain on bargain purchase. | |||||||||||||
Third Quarter Results
- Total revenue decreased by 5% to $9.9 million in Q3 2024 compared to $10.4 million in Q3 2023.
- SaaS revenue increased by 2% to $7.2 million in Q3 2024 compared to $7.1 million in Q3 2023.
- BDC revenue decreased by 11% to $2.5 million in Q3 2024 compared to $2.8 million in Q3 2023, however BDC revenue has recovered in October 2024.
- Gross margin increased by 1% to $4.9 million in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023. Gross margin has been 50% or higher for three consecutive quarters.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $2.3 million in Q3 2024 compared to $2.0 million in Q3 2023, an increase of $0.3 million. This represented an Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 4% from 19% in Q3 2023 to 23% in Q3 2024.
- Adjusted Cash Income was $1.8 million in Q3 2024 compared to $1.3 million in Q3 2023, an increase of $0.5 million. This represented an Adjusted Cash Income margin expansion of 6% from 12% in Q3 2023 to 18% in Q3 2024.
SaaS-based operational Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) are as follows:
| Q3 2023 | Q4 2023 | Q1 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | |
| Dealer Rooftop Count – Canada | 1,303 | 1,301 | 1,292 | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Dealer Rooftop Count – US | 125 | 126 | 125 | 114 | 118 |
| Dealer Rooftop Count – Total | 1,428 | 1,427 | 1,417 | 1,414 | 1,418 |
| MRRPU* | $1,651 | $1,639 | $1,693 | $1,706 | $1,698 |
| *Monthly recurring revenue per unit (“MRRPU”) implies that, as of the end of Q3 2024, each dealership (“Dealer Rooftop”) represents approximately $20.4K of SaaS annual recurring revenue (“ARR”). | |||||
Quorum Q3 2024 Results Conference Call Details and Investor Presentation
Maury Marks, President and Chief Executive Officer and Marilyn Bown, Chief Financial Officer will present the Q3 2024 Results at a conference call with concurrent audio webcast, scheduled for:
Date: Thursday, November 21th, 2024
Time: 11:00 am MT (1:00 pm ET)
Dial-In #: Toll-Free North America: 1 (888) 660-6411
Conference ID: 2512218
Webcast: Quorum Q3 2024 Results Conference Call (Webcast)
An updated Investor Presentation, replay of the results conference call, and transcripts of the conference call, will also be available at www.QuorumInformationSystems.com.
About Quorum Information Technologies Inc.
Quorum is a North American SaaS Software and Services company providing essential enterprise solutions that automotive dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) rely on for their operations, including:
- Quorum’s Dealership Management System (DMS), which automates, integrates, and streamlines key processes across departments in a dealership, and emphasizes revenue generation and customer satisfaction.
- DealerMine CRM, a sales and service Customer Relationship Management (“CRM”) system and set of Business Development Centre services that drives revenue into the critical sales and service departments in a dealership.
- Autovance, a modern retailing platform that helps dealerships attract more business through Digital Retailing, improve in-store profits and closing rates through its desking tool and maximize their efficiency and CSI through Autovance’s F&I menu solution.
- Accessible Accessories, a digital retailing platform that allows franchised dealerships to efficiently increase their vehicle accessories revenue.
- VINN Automotive, a premier automotive marketplace that streamlines the vehicle research and purchase process for vehicle shoppers while helping retailers sell more efficiently.
Contacts:
Maury Marks
President and Chief Executive Officer
403-777-0036
Maury.Marks@QuorumInfoTech.com
Marilyn Bown
Chief Financial Officer
403-777-0036
Marilyn.Bown@QuorumInfoTech.com
Forward-Looking Information
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Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and involves a number of risks and uncertainties some of which are described herein. Such forward-looking information necessarily involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause Quorum’s actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.
Quorum has filed its Q3 2024 unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as at and for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and accompanying management and discussion and analysis in accordance with National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations adopted by the Canadian securities regulatory authorities.
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