Constellation Software Inc. Announces Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2011


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 3, 2011) - Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) ("Constellation" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. Please note that all dollar amounts referred to in this press release are U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated.

The following press release should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and the accompanying notes, and with our Annual Consolidated Financial Statements and our annual MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2010 which can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website www.csisoftware.com. Additional information about the Company is also available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Q2 2011 Highlights:

  • Revenue grew 27% compared to Q2 2010. Organic revenue growth was 14% in Q2 2011 compared to negative 7% in Q2 2010.
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew 49% compared to Q2 2010.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin was 21% in Q2 2011 compared to 18% in Q2 2010.
  • Adjusted net income grew 70% compared to Q2 2010.
  • Twelve acquisitions were completed in the quarter for net cash consideration of $21 million.
  • Subsequent to June 30, 2011, the Company completed one acquisition for aggregate cash consideration of $1 million.

Total revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 was $195 million, an increase of 27%, or $41 million, compared to $154 million for the comparable period in 2010. For the first six months of 2011 total revenues were $373 million, an increase of 25%, or $75 million, compared to $298 million for the comparable period in 2010.

Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter 2011 was $42 million, a 49% increase compared to the prior year's second quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $28 million. Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA per share on a diluted basis increased 49% to $1.97, compared to $1.32 for the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 was $77 million, an increase of 48% over last year's Adjusted EBITDA of $52 million for the same period. Adjusted EBITDA per share on a diluted basis for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 increased 48% to $3.62, compared to $2.45 for the same period in 2010.

Adjusted net income for the second quarter 2011 was $34 million, compared to the prior year's second quarter Adjusted net income of $20 million, a 70% increase. Second quarter 2011 Adjusted net income per share on a diluted basis increased 70% to $1.58 compared to $0.93 for the prior year's second quarter. Adjusted net income for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 was $61 million, an increase of 57% over last year's Adjusted net income of $39 million for the same period. Adjusted net income per share on a diluted basis for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 increased 57% to $2.86, compared to $1.82 for the same period in 2010.

Net income for the second quarter 2011 was $59 million, compared to the prior year's second quarter net income of $2 million. Second quarter 2011 net income per share on a diluted basis increased to $2.77 compared to $0.11 for the prior year's second quarter. For the six months ended June 30, 2011 net income was $123 million or $5.80 per diluted share compared to $10 million or $0.49 per share last year. The significant increase in net income for the second quarter and the first six months of 2011 was primarily due to an increase in a deferred income tax recovery of $44 million and $95 million, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010. The increase in income tax recovery was primarily due to the inter-jurisdictional transfer of certain intangible assets between entities within the Company, as well as the corporate migration of certain entities from one jurisdiction to another, during the period. Deferred tax assets were recorded on the increase in fair market value arising on the sale of assets between entities and the additional deductible tax basis arising as a result of the inter-jurisdictional migration of entities within the Company at the purchaser's tax rate, and in the case of the corporate migration, at the tax rate in the immigrating jurisdiction, notwithstanding that the resulting gains were not otherwise recorded for profit or loss purposes. The deferred income tax recovery recorded through profit or loss represents the amount of the temporary differences that the Company has determined is probable of being utilized for income tax deduction purposes in the future. These deductions will be available to the Company in 2011 and in future periods and, as such, the Company expects a reduction in current income tax in 2011 as a percentage of Adjusted net income. The Company does not expect a similar deferred income tax recovery relating to a corporate migration of entities within the Company or an inter-jurisdictional transfer of intangible assets for the remainder of 2011.

The following table displays our revenue by reportable segment and the percentage change for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to the same periods in 2010:

Three months
ended
Period-
Over-
Period
Six months
ended
Period-
Over-
Period
June 30, Change June 30, Change
2011 2010 $ % 2011 2010 $ %
($000, except percentages) ($000, except percentages)
Public Sector
Licenses 10,607 8,390 2,217 26% 20,760 16,331 4,429 27%
Professional services 39,036 35,388 3,648 10% 72,494 70,380 2,114 3%
Hardware and other 25,622 12,758 12,864 101% 45,276 28,241 17,035 60%
Maintenance 70,975 57,652 13,323 23% 138,660 110,413 28,247 26%
146,240 114,188 32,052 28% 277,190 225,365 51,825 23%
Private Sector
Licenses 4,961 3,081 1,880 61% 9,214 5,601 3,613 65%
Professional services 8,580 7,159 1,421 20% 16,911 13,317 3,594 27%
Hardware and other 3,095 2,225 870 39% 5,828 3,533 2,295 65%
Maintenance 32,223 26,892 5,331 20% 63,588 50,575 13,013 26%
48,859 39,357 9,502 24% 95,541 73,026 22,515 31%

Public Sector

For the quarter ended June 30, 2011, total revenue in the public sector reportable segment increased 28%, or $32 million, to $146 million, compared to $114 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, total revenue increased by 23% or $52 million, to $277 million, compared to $225 million for the comparable period in 2010. The increases for both the three and six month periods were significant across our license, hardware, and maintenance revenue streams. Revenue growth from acquired businesses was significant for both the three and six month periods as we completed sixteen acquisitions since the beginning of 2010 in our public sector segment. Revenues increased organically by 15% in Q2 2011 and 10% in the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to the same periods in 2010.

The organic revenue change was primarily driven by the following:

  • Volaris operating group (formerly the Trapeze operating group) (increase of approximately $14 million in Q2 2011 and an increase of approximately $18 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011). For both the three and the six months ended June 30, 2011, organic growth was primarily driven from strong revenue from existing clients and new customers in its transit business unit.

  • Harris operating group (increase of approximately $3 million in Q2 2011 and an increase of approximately $4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011). For both the three and the six months ended June 30, 2011, Harris had continued strong revenue from existing clients and new customers in their utility business.

Private Sector

For the quarter ended June 30, 2011, total revenue in the private sector reportable segment increased by 24%, or $10 million, to $49 million, compared to $39 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. For the six months ended June 30, 2011 total revenue increased by 31% or $23 million, to $96 million, compared to $73 million for the comparable period in 2010. Revenue growth from acquired businesses was significant for both the three and six month periods as we completed nineteen acquisitions since the beginning of 2010 in our private sector segment. Revenues increased organically by 11% in Q2 2011 and 10% in the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to the same periods in 2010.

The organic revenue change was primarily driven by the following:

  • Jonas operating group (increase of approximately $2 million in Q2 2011 and an increase of approximately $5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011). Jonas' organic growth was driven by strong sales to both existing and new customers primarily in its' health club and food services verticals.

  • Homebuilder operating group (increase of approximately $2 million in Q2 2011 and approximately $4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011). The organic growth was primarily driven by strong sales to both existing and new customers in Homebuilders' pulp and paper manufacturers and lease management verticals.

Constellation's bank indebtedness, net of cash, increased to $72 million at June 30, 2011 as compared to $15 million at December 31, 2010, mainly due to a $42 million dividend payment and acquisitions of $32 million.

Outlook

For fiscal 2011, the Company expects gross revenue to be in the range of $755 million to $775 million and Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $155 million to $170 million. These statements are "forward looking statements" and are based on various assumptions which management believes are reasonable under the current circumstances. Although management believes the assumptions are reasonable in the current circumstances, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and there are several factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those specified above. See "Forward Looking Statements".

Conference Call and Webcast

Management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, August 4, 2011 to answer questions regarding the results. The teleconference numbers are 416-695-6616 or 800-355-4959. The call will also be webcast live and archived on Constellation's web site at www.csisoftware.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available as of 11:30 a.m. ET the same day until 11:59 p.m. ET on August 17, 2011. To access the replay, please dial 905-694-9451 or 800-408-3053 followed by the passcode 6571482#.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements herein may be "forward looking" statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Constellation or the industry to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Specifically, the statements included under "Outlook" above are forward looking and are based on the assumptions that revenue growth will be in the range of 20%-23% for fiscal 2011 (which includes the impact of all companies acquired to date and organic growth consistent with the recent performance of the Company), Adjusted EBITDA margins will be in the range of 20-22% for fiscal 2011 (which represents a slight increase over the recent performance of the Company), no material acquisitions will be completed during the remainder of fiscal 2011 and general economic and market conditions will remain consistent with those in effect on August 3, 2011. Forward looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, and should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly from the results discussed in the forward looking statements, including the risk that revenue can fluctuate significantly based on the demand for our software products, level of product and price competition, the geographical mix of our sales together with fluctuations in foreign currency, changes in mix and pricing of software solutions that our customers demand, our ability to successfully implement projects, order cancellations, renewal of maintenance agreements with customers, and patterns of spending and changes in budgeting cycles of our customers, and the risk that Adjusted EBITDA can fluctuate significantly based on the pricing and mix of software solutions that we sell, our customer demand, the geographical mix of our sales and cost base together with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, and employee bonuses which are based on the performance of the Company. These forward looking statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and operating performance and are made as of the date hereof and Constellation assumes no obligation, except as required by law, to update any forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.

Non-IFRS Measures

This press release includes certain measures which have not been prepared in accordance with IFRS such as Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income margin.

The term "Adjusted EBITDA" refers to net income before deducting finance income, finance costs, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and foreign exchange loss (gain). The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of the results generated by the Company's main business activities prior to taking into consideration how those activities are financed and taxed and also prior to taking into consideration asset depreciation and the other items listed above. "Adjusted EBITDA margin" refers to the percentage that Adjusted EBITDA for any period represents as a portion of total revenue for that period.

"Adjusted net income" means net income plus non-cash expenses (income) such as amortization of intangible assets, deferred income taxes, and certain other expenses (income). The Company believes that Adjusted net income is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of the results generated by the Company's main business activities prior to taking into consideration amortization of intangible assets, deferred income taxes, and certain other non-cash expenses (income) incurred by the Company from time to time. "Adjusted net income margin" refers to the percentage that Adjusted net income for any period represents as a portion of total revenue for that period.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income are not recognized measures under IFRS and, accordingly, shareholders are cautioned that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income should not be construed as alternatives to net income determined in accordance with IFRS. The Company's method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income may differ from other issuers and, accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.

The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to net income:

(Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2011 2010 2011 2010
($000, except percentages) ($000, except percentages)
Total revenue $ 195,099 $ 153,545 $ 372,731 $ 298,391
Net income 58,599 2,322 122,828 10,353
Add back:
Income tax expense (recovery) (37,696 ) 5,122 (90,400 ) 4,640
Foreign exchange 1,868 1,000 3,933 421
Finance income (3,004 ) (310 ) (3,372 ) (594 )
Finance cost 1,966 1,405 3,127 2,357
Amortization of intangible assets 18,073 16,926 36,598 31,884
Depreciation 1,956 1,518 4,082 2,764
Adjusted EBITDA 41,762 27,983 76,796 51,825
Adjusted EBITDA margin 21 % 18 % 21 % 17 %

The following table reconciles Adjusted net income to net income:

(Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2011 2010 2011 2010
($000, except percentages) ($000, except percentages)
Total revenue $ 195,099 $ 153,545 $ 372,731 $ 298,391
Net income 58,599 2,322 122,828 10,353
Add back:
Amortization of intangible assets 18,073 16,926 36,598 31,884
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) (43,165 ) 411 (98,877 ) (3,666 )
Adjusted net income 33,507 19,659 60,549 38,571
Adjusted net income margin 17 % 13 % 16 % 13 %

About Constellation Software Inc.

Constellation's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "CSU". Constellation Software is an international provider of market leading software and services to a number of industries across both the public and private sectors. The Company acquires, manages and builds vertical market software businesses that provide mission-critical software solutions to address the specific needs of its customers in those industries.

CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
June 30, December 31, January 1,
2011 2010 2010
Assets
Current assets:
Cash $ 30,212 $ 30,911 $ 33,249
Equity securities available-for-sale 26,951 23,723 22,323
Accounts receivable 104,777 92,097 95,992
Work in progress 30,243 24,408 22,516
Inventories 20,205 15,945 14,320
Other assets 26,988 26,463 26,261
239,376 213,547 214,661
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment 14,851 13,469 8,226
Deferred income taxes 107,509 27,170 15,765
Other assets 27,314 23,548 13,879
Intangible assets 293,685 269,987 222,239
443,359 334,174 260,109
Total assets $ 682,735 $ 547,721 $ 474,770
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Bank indebtedness $ 102,122 $ 46,041 $ 41,153
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 88,232 104,905 86,639
Deferred revenue 185,669 158,025 135,299
Provisions 2,592 2,253 8,312
Acquired contract liabilities 7,535 10,908 7,652
Acquisition holdback payments 12,726 6,920 3,587
Income taxes payable 3,065 1,424 3,757
401,941 330,476 286,399
Non-current liabilities:
Deferred income taxes 12,104 29,611 27,307
Acquired contract liabilities 31,164 35,633 41,482
Acquisition holdback payments 2,970 2,744 2,537
Other liabilities 9,609 6,206 4,018
55,847 74,194 75,344
Total liabilities 457,788 404,670 361,743
Shareholders' equity
Capital stock 99,283 99,283 99,283
Accumulated other comprehensive income 9,027 7,575 3,004
Retained earnings 116,637 36,193 10,740
224,947 143,051 113,027
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 682,735 $ 547,721 $ 474,770
CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended
June 30,
Six months ended
June 30,
2011 2010 2011 2010
Revenue $ 195,099 $ 153,545 $ 372,731 $ 298,391
Expenses
Staff 100,687 88,534 196,606 174,853
Hardware 16,763 8,337 28,884 17,674
Third party license, maintenance and professional services 11,949 8,872 24,612 16,534
Occupancy 4,715 4,047 9,303 7,983
Travel 7,190 5,898 13,458 11,157
Telecommunications 2,344 2,226 4,881 4,577
Supplies 4,133 2,900 8,296 5,584
Professional fees 2,584 2,589 4,720 3,839
Other 2,972 2,159 5,175 4,365
Income before the undernoted 41,762 27,983 76,796 51,825
Depreciation 1,956 1,518 4,082 2,764
Amortization of intangible assets 18,073 16,926 36,598 31,884
Foreign exchange 1,868 1,000 3,933 421
Finance income (3,004 ) (310 ) (3,372 ) (594 )
Finance costs 1,966 1,405 3,127 2,357
20,859 20,539 44,368 36,832
Profit before income tax 20,903 7,444 32,428 14,993
Current income tax expense 5,469 4,711 8,477 8,306
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) (43,165 ) 411 (98,877 ) (3,666 )
Income tax expense (recovery) (37,696 ) 5,122 (90,400 ) 4,640
Net income 58,599 2,322 122,828 10,353
Net change in fair value on available-for-sale financial assets during the period 240 410 3,565 2,484
Net unrealized foreign exchange adjustment gain (loss) on available-for-sale financial assets during the period 9 (89 ) 218 (440 )
Reclassification of unrealized gain upon derecognition of available-for-sale investments - - - (696 )
Amounts reclassified to profit during the period related to realized gains on available-for-sale investments (2,778 ) - (3,112 ) -
Deferred tax (expense) recovery on net gains noted above 458 (48 ) (22 ) (652 )
Foreign currency translation differences from foreign operations (300 ) 381 803 371
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of income tax (2,371 ) 654 1,452 1,067
Total comprehensive income for the period $ 56,228 $ 2,976 $ 124,280 $ 11,420
Earnings per share
Basic and diluted $ 2.77 $ 0.11 $ 5.80 $ 0.49
CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
Six months ended June 30, 2011
Capital stock Accumulated other
comprehensive
income/(loss)
Total accumulated
other comprehensive
income/(loss)
Retained
earnings
Total
Cumulative
translation
account
Amounts
related to
gains/losses
on available-for-sale
financial
assets
Balance at January 1, 2011 $ 99,283 $ 432 $ 7,143 $ 7,575 $ 36,193 $ 143,051
Total comprehensive income for the period
Net income 122,828 122,828
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Net change in fair value on available-for-sale financial assets during the period 3,565 3,565 - 3,565
Net unrealized foreign exchange adjustment gain (loss) on available-for-sale financial assets during the period 218 218 - 218
Amounts reclassified to profit during the period related to realized gains on available-for-sale investments (3,112 ) (3,112 ) - (3,112 )
Deferred tax expense on net gains noted above (22 ) (22 ) - (22 )
Foreign currency translation adjustment 803 803 - 803
Total other comprehensive income (loss) for the period 803 649 1,452 - 1,452
Total comprehensive income for the period 803 649 1,452 122,828 124,280
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity
Dividends to owners of the Company (42,384 ) (42,384 )
Balance at June 30, 2011 $ 99,283 $ 1,235 $ 7,792 $ 9,027 $ 116,637 $ 224,947
CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
Six months ended June 30, 2010
Capital stock Accumulated other
comprehensive
income/(loss)
Total accumulated
other comprehensive
income/(loss)
Retained earnings Total
Cumulative translation account Amounts related to gains/losses
on available-
for-sale
financial
assets
Balance at January 1, 2010 $ 99,283 $ - $ 3,004 $ 3,004 $ 10,740 $ 113,027
Total comprehensive income for the period
Net income 10,353 10,353
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Net change in fair value on available-for-sale financial assets during the period 2,484 2,484 - 2,484
Net unrealized foreign exchange adjustment gain (loss) on available-for-sale financial assets during the period (440 ) (440 ) - (440 )
Reclassification of unrealized gain from prior periods upon derecognition of available-for-sale investments (696 ) (696 ) - (696 )
Deferred tax expense on net gains noted above (652 ) (652 ) - (652 )
Foreign currency translation adjustment 371 - 371 - 371
Total other comprehensive income (loss) for the period 371 696 1,067 - 1,067
Total comprehensive income for the period 371 696 1,067 10,353 11,420
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity
Dividends to owners of the Company (5,510 ) (5,510 )
Balance at June 30, 2010 $ 99,283 $ 371 $ 3,700 $ 4,071 $ 15,583 $ 118,937
CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended
June 30,
Six months ended
June 30,
2011 2010 2011 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 58,599 $ 2,322 $ 122,828 $ 10,353
Adjustments for:
Depreciation 1,956 1,518 4,082 2,764
Amortization of intangible assets 18,073 16,926 36,598 31,884
Finance income (3,004 ) (310 ) (3,372 ) (594 )
Finance costs 1,966 1,405 3,127 2,357
Income tax (recovery) expense (37,696 ) 5,122 (90,400 ) 4,640
Foreign exchange 1,868 1,000 3,933 421
Change in non-cash operating working capital (29,572 ) 5,616 (42,948 ) (4,829 )
Income taxes paid (4,349 ) (1,148 ) (6,728 ) (5,216 )
Net cash flows from operating activities 7,841 32,451 27,120 41,780
Cash flows from financing activities:
Interest paid (1,576 ) (1,250 ) (2,463 ) (2,132 )
Increase (decrease) in other non current liabilities (246 ) 454 (159 ) 507
Increase in bank indebtedness, net 17,071 889 55,715 16,354
Dividends paid - - (42,384 ) (5,510 )
Net cash flows from financing activities 15,249 93 10,709 9,219
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (21,153 ) (24,644 ) (31,544 ) (39,905 )
Post acquisition settlement payments, net of receipts (47 ) (1,875 ) (1,099 ) (2,893 )
Purchases of available-for-sale equity securities (4,695 ) (1,031 ) (5,944 ) (8,248 )
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale equity securities 5,845 - 6,488 -
Decrease in restricted cash - 1,729 450 1,272
Interest and dividends received 117 36 154 79
Decrease in other non-current assets - 543 - 848
Property and equipment purchased (1,465 ) (1,633 ) (4,064 ) (3,223 )
Cash flows used in investing activities (21,398 ) (26,875 ) (35,559 ) (52,070 )
Effect of currency translation adjustment on cash and cash equivalents (1,623 ) (1,704 ) (2,969 ) (1,816 )
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 69 3,965 (699 ) (2,887 )
Cash, beginning of period 30,143 26,397 30,911 33,249
Cash, end of period $ 30,212 $ 30,362 $ 30,212 $ 30,362

Contact Information:

Constellation Software Inc.
John Billowits
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 861-2279
info@csisoftware.com
www.csisoftware.com