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- Avante Corp. achieved 46% year-over-year revenue growth in the first quarter with Recurring Monthly Revenues improving by 23%.
- The Company anticipates accelerated growth in Fiscal 2025, driven by the NSSG acquisition and continuing to combine organic growth with strategic acquisitions.
TORONTO-Ontario, Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avante Corp. (TSX.V: XX) (OTC: ALXXF) ("Avante" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024 all amounts in Canadian dollars thousands, unless otherwise indicated).
Manny Mounouchos, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair of Avante, commented, "The first quarter of fiscal 2025 marked an exceptional period of growth for Avante, with a 46% increase in quarterly revenue compared to the previous year. Our core business remains strong, demonstrated by a 23% growth in Recurring Monthly Revenue. The success of the NSSG acquisition is evident in our continued growth as it positions us to significantly expand our international revenue and enhance our global customer service capabilities. We remain dedicated to pursuing organic growth, complemented by strategic acquisitions, to further strengthen the Avante Security business."
Raj Kapoor, Avante's Chief Financial Officer, added, "I am pleased to report that we maintain a robust balance sheet, enabling us to fund the Company's organic growth initiatives through positive cash flows from operations. We continue to forecast a positive outlook for fiscal 2025."
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE FIRST FISCAL QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2024:
- Within continuing operations, the Company reported revenue of $7,915 during the first quarter of fiscal 2025, representing year-over-year revenue growth of 46%, or $2,504, compared to $5,410 for the prior fiscal year first quarter. The increase was mainly due to the acquisition of NSSG and an increased demand for the Company's products and services.
- Total gross profit from continuing operations increased by $1,076 in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to the same quarter in fiscal 2024. Gross profit margins within continuing operations remained relatively stable at 39% compared to 38% during the prior year's first quarter, indicating a consistent level of profitability.
- The Avante Security segment delivered recurring monthly revenues ("RMR") of $3,262 during the first quarter of fiscal 2025, up from $2,648 during the Company's first quarter in the prior year, a year-over-year growth of 23%. The increase was due to the acquisition of NSSG, and organic growth of the Company's domestic business including increased revenue from Avante Black service.
- The Company achieved Adjusted EBITDA gain from continuing operations of $363 during the first quarter, compared to a gain of $407 for the prior fiscal year first quarter.
OUTLOOK
Management maintains a positive outlook for Fiscal 2025. The Company's long-term financials serve as a guide to developing and executing long-term corporate strategy. Management is pleased to reiterate the Company's long-term financial objectives:
- Invest in tuck-in acquisitions to build its Avante Security business;
- Build recurring revenues;
- Achieve consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margins consistent with its industry;
- Achieve growth in adjusted net income per share;
- Reinvest cashflow in future business growth.
SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FIRST FISCAL QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2024:
Readers should refer to the Company's financial statements and MD&A in respect of its year March 31, 2024, for additional risk factors, accounting policies, detailed financial disclosures, reconciliation of non-IFRS financial measures to the most directly comparable IFRS financial measures, related party transactions, contingencies, and reporting of subsequent events. Such financial statements and MD&A are incorporated by reference into this news release and are filed electronically through the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval ("SEDAR+"), which can be accessed at www.sedarplus.ca.
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| $ thousands unless otherwise noted | Jun. 30, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | ||||||
| INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION: | Q1 F25 | Q4 F24 | Q3 F24 | ||||||
| RMR in the period, continuing operations (1) | $3,262 | $3,019 | $2,889 | ||||||
| Revenues, continuing operations (1) | $7,915 | $7,259 | $6,941 | ||||||
| Gross profit, continuing operations (1) | $3,006 | $3,211 | $2,948 | ||||||
| Gross profit margin, continuing operations (1) | 38.0% | 44.2% | 42.5% | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA, continuing operations (1) | $363 | $(1,899) | $442 | ||||||
| Net Income (loss), continuing operations (1) | $(128) | $(2,738) | $3 | ||||||
| Net Income (loss) | $(128) | $(2,738) | $3 | ||||||
| Average Common Shares during the quarter | 26,643,739 | 26,643,739 | 26,575,442 | ||||||
| As At | |||||||||
| BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION: | Jun. 30, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | ||||||
| Cash balances & GIC investments (1) | $6,236 | $6,031 | $5,729 | ||||||
| Total funded debt as reported, IFRS | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Common Shares at period end | 26,643,739 | 26,643,739 | 26,643,739 | ||||||
(1) Adjusted EBITDA and Recurring Monthly Revenues ("RMR") are non-IFRS financial measures that have no standard meaning under IFRS and as a result may not be comparable to the calculation of similar measures by other companies. See Description of Non-IFRS Financial Measures. Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA and RMR to Net Income or Revenues, as applicable, are provided in the Company's Management Discussion & Analysis ("MD&A").
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| RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | ||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) from continuing operations | $(128) | $(2,736) | ||||||
| Deferred income tax expense (recovery) | - | (85) | ||||||
| Interest expense | 24 | 10 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 406 | 449 | ||||||
| Amortization on capitalized commission | 1 | 3 | ||||||
| Share based payments | 23 | 39 | ||||||
| Reorganization and acquisition expense | 36 | (228) | ||||||
| Loss in fair value of put option | - | 649 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations | $363 | $(1,899) | ||||||
The Company's ("RMR") from continuing operations during the last eight quarters are summarized below. Gross profit margins over the last eight quarters ranged between 37.7% and 44.2%, and were 41.1% on a trailing twelve-month basis to June 30, 2024:
| Avante Security | F23(1) | F24(1) | F25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| $thousands | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| RMR in the period | $2,584 | $2,600 | $2,691 | $2,648 | $2,834 | $2,889 | $3,019 | $3,262 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other revenue | 2,350 | 2,492 | 2,675 | 2,762 | 2,505 | 4,053 | 4,240 | 4,653 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $4,934 | $5,092 | $5,366 | $5,410 | $5,339 | $6,941 | $7,259 | $7,915 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Gross Profit | $1,921 | $2,177 | $2,029 | $2,039 | $2,118 | $2,948 | $3,211 | $3,006 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Profit % | 38.9% | 42.8% | 37.8% | 37.7% | 39.7% | 42.5% | 44.2% | 38.0% | ||||||||||||||||||
(1) The Company's fiscal year end is on March 31 of each year. "F23" means the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023; and "F24" means the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.
ABOUT AVANTE CORP.:
Avante Corp Inc. is a Toronto based leading provider of security operatives and technology enabled security solutions to residential and commercial clients. Avante's mission is to deliver an elevated level of security globally, with white-glove mentality to high- net-worth families and corporations alike, through advanced solutions and methods of detecting conditions that require immediate response. The Company has developed a diversified security platform that leverages advanced technology solutions to provide a superior level of security services. With an experienced team and proven track record of solid growth, Avante is taking steps to establish a broad portfolio of security businesses and solutions for its customers through organic growth complemented by strategic acquisitions. Avante acquires, manages and builds industry leading businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the security risks of its clients. Avante is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker "XX". For more information, please visit www.avantecorp.ca and consider joining our investor email list.
Emmanuel Mounouchos
Founder, CEO & Board Chair, Avante Corp.
416-923-6984
manny@avantesecurity.com
This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities described herein in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This news release does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities described herein have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States absent registration under U.S. federal and state securities laws or an applicable exemption from such U.S. registration requirements.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
This press release includes certain measures which have not been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") such as EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Recurring Monthly Revenue ("RMR"). These non-IFRS measures are not recognized under IFRS and and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. Accordingly, users are cautioned that these measures should not be construed as alternatives to net income determined in accordance with IFRS. The non-IFRS measures presented are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.
References to EBITDA are to net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. References to Adjusted EBITDA are to net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization of intangibles & capitalized commissions, share-based payments, acquisition, integration and / or reorganization costs, deferred financing costs, loss (gain) in fair value of derivative liability and expensing of fair value adjustments per IFRS.Recurring Monthly Revenues, or RMR, represent revenue during the fiscal period that benefited from contractual periodic billing to customers, typically monthly, quarterly or annually.
Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Recurring Monthly Revenues are appropriate additional measures for evaluating Avante's performance. Readers are cautioned that neither EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA nor Recurring Monthly Revenues should be construed as an alternative to net income or revenues (as such financial measures are determined under IFRS), as an indicator of financial performance or to cash flow from operating activities (as determined under IFRS) or as a measure of liquidity and cash flow. Avante's method of calculating EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Recurring Monthly Revenues may differ from methods used by other issuers and, accordingly, Avante's reported Non-IFRS measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by other issuers.
Forward-Looking Information
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