Dexterra Announces Results for Q1 2023 and Declares Dividend
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 9, 2023) - Dexterra Group Inc. (TSX: DXT)
Highlights
- Consolidated revenue totaled
$268.1 million for Q1 2023 which was an increase of20% compared to Q1 2022 and6% compared to Q4 2022. Increased revenue is primarily related to the continued growth in IFM and strong growth in workforce accommodations in Ontario and Quebec; - The Corporation's Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2023 was
$21.1 million which was an increase of24% compared to Q1 2022 and51% compared to Q4 2022 reflecting stronger margins in IFM, including normalized margins in the Dana food service business, and improved Modular results; - Consolidated net earnings of
$4.7 million for Q1 2023 compared to$1.1 million in Q1 2022 and a net loss of$2.9 million in Q4 2022. The increase is attributable to the overall improved results across all business units and a reduction in non-recurring expenses; - The Corporation acquired VCI Controls Inc. ("VCI") on January 31, 2023 for
$4.2 million including holdback of$1.0 million . The acquisition adds to Dexterra's building and automation controls capability which is a key capability as clients focus on ESG requirements, energy efficiency and carbon footprint reductions; - Dexterra announced a Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB") commencing on May 15, 2023, as the Corporation believes that a share buyback program provides a superior investment opportunity; and
- Dexterra declared a dividend for Q2 2023 of
$0.08 75 per share for shareholders of record at June 30, 2023, to be paid July 17, 2023.
This news release contains certain measures and ratios, such as Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue, IFM Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue, excluding certain loss contracts, Free Cash Flow and backlog, that do not have any standardized meaning as prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, are considered non-GAAP measures. The method of calculating these measures may differ from other entities and accordingly, may not be comparable to measures used by other entities. See "Non-GAAP measures" and "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP measures" of the Corporation's MD&A for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 for details which is incorporated by reference herein.
First Quarter Financial Summary
| Three months ended March 31, | |||||
| (000's except per share amounts) | 2023 | 2022 | |||
| Total Revenue | $ | 268,087 | $ | 223,960 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ | 21,137 | $ | 17,018 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue(1) | |||||
| Net earnings(2) | $ | 4,682 | $ | 1,058 | |
| Earnings per share | |||||
| Basic and Diluted | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.01 | |
| Total assets | $ | 630,940 | $ | 618,713 | |
| Total loans and borrowings | $ | 110,567 | $ | 130,678 | |
| Free Cash Flow(3) | $ | (7,975) | $ | (11,661) | |
(1) Please refer to the "Non-GAAP measures" section in the MD&A for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue and Free Cash Flow and to the "Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures" section for the related calculations.
(2) Non-recurring charges included in pre-tax earnings are described in the reconciliation of Non-GAAP measures and include
(3) Free Cash Flow for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 includes
First Quarter Operational Analysis
| Three months ended March 31, | |||||
| (000's) | 2023 | 2022 | |||
| Revenue: | |||||
| IFM | $ | 86,407 | $ | 64,225 | |
| WAFES | 129,622 | 115,094 | |||
| Modular Solutions | 52,058 | 43,277 | |||
| Corporate and Inter-segment eliminations | - | 1,364 | |||
| Total Revenue | $ | 268,087 | $ | 223,960 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA: | |||||
| IFM | $ | 5,233 | $ | 3,962 | |
| WAFES | 18,455 | 15,984 | |||
| Modular Solutions | 1,374 | 440 | |||
| Corporate costs and Inter-segment eliminations | (3,925) | (3,368) | |||
| Total Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 21,137 | $ | 17,018 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA as a % of Revenue | |||||
| IFM | 6.1 % | 6.2 % | |||
| WAFES | 14.2 % | 13.9 % | |||
| Modular Solutions | 2.6 % | 1.0 % | |||
Integrated Facilities Management ("IFM")
For Q1 2023, IFM revenues were
The increased Q1 2023 IFM Adjusted EBITDA of
Workforce Accommodations, Forestry and Energy Services ("WAFES")
Revenue from the WAFES business unit for Q1 2023 was
Modular Solutions
Modular Solutions business unit revenues for Q1 2023 were
The pace of modular profitability recovery in 2023 will be related to the timing of approvals for new social affordable housing projects and the lower demand for US supply-only projects.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The conversion of EBITDA to Free Cash Flow for 2023, excluding any special non-recurring items, is expected to approximate
Debt was
Additional Information
A copy of Dexterra's Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements ("Financial Statements") for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 and related Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") have been filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and are available on SEDAR at sedar.com and Dexterra's website at dexterra.com. The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and the reporting currency is in Canadian dollars.
Conference Call
Dexterra will host a conference call and webcast to begin promptly at 8:30 Eastern time on May 10, 2023 to discuss the first quarter results.
To access the conference call by telephone the conference call dial in number is 1-800-806-5484.
A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible on Dexterra Group's website at dexterra.com/investor-presentations-events/ by selecting the webcast link. An archived recording of the conference call will be available approximately one hour after the completion of the call until June 10, 2023 by dialing 1-800-408-3053, passcode 7906982#.
About Dexterra
Dexterra employs more than 8,500 people, delivering a range of support services for the creation, management, and operation of infrastructure across Canada.
Powered by people, Dexterra brings best-in-class regional expertise to every challenge and delivers innovative solutions, giving clients confidence in their day-to-day operations. Activities include a comprehensive range of integrated facilities management services, industry leading workforce accommodation solutions, innovative modular building capabilities, and other support services for diverse clients in the public and private sectors.
For further information contact:
Drew Knight, CFO
Head office: Airway Centre, 5915 Airport Rd., 4th Floor Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1T1
Telephone: (416) 767-1148
You can also visit our website at dexterra.com.
Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures
The following provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the nearest measure under GAAP for items presented throughout the News Release.
Adjusted EBITDA
| (000's) | Three months ended March 31, | ||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| Net earnings | $ | 4,682 | $ | 1,058 | |
| Add: | |||||
| Share based compensation | 635 | 539 | |||
| Depreciation & amortization | 9,275 | 10,344 | |||
| Equity investment depreciation | 301 | 286 | |||
| Finance costs | 3,424 | 1,443 | |||
| Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 19 | (3) | |||
| Income tax expense | 1,048 | 390 | |||
| Non-recurring: | |||||
| Contract loss provisions(1) | 255 | 2,167 | |||
| Restructuring and other costs(2) | 1,498 | 794 | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 21,137 | $ | 17,018 | |
(1) Contract loss provisions for the three months ended March 31, 2023 were
(2) Restructuring and other items for Q1 2023 include CEO transition costs of
IFM Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue, excluding certain loss contracts(1)
| (000's) | Three months ended | ||||
| March 2023 | December 2022(1) | ||||
| Revenue: | |||||
| IFM revenue | 86,407 | 78,543 | |||
| Deduct: impact of loss contracts | (4,486) | (29,486) | |||
| IFM revenue excluding loss contracts | $ | 81,921 | $ | 49,057 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA: | |||||
| IFM | 5,233 | 2,764 | |||
| Add: Impact of loss contracts | - | 133 | |||
| IFM Adjusted EBITDA excluding loss contracts | $ | 5,233 | $ | 2,897 | |
| IFM Adjusted EBITDA as a % of revenue, excluding loss contracts | 6.4 % | 5.9 % | |||
(1) Q4 2022 includes the impacts of Dana as that business had a negative margin in the period.
Free Cash Flow
| (000's) | Three months ended March 31, | ||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities | $ | 3,725 | $ | (7,748) | |
| Sustaining capital expenditures, net of proceeds (spending), including intangibles | (165) | (871) | |||
| Capital expenditures, special access matting investment | (5,877) | - | |||
| Finance costs paid | (3,086) | (1,245) | |||
| Lease payments | (2,572) | (1,797) | |||
| Free Cash Flow | $ | (7,975) | $ | (11,661) | |
Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements contained in this MD&A may constitute forward-looking information under applicable securities law. Forward-looking information may relate to Dexterra Group's future outlook and anticipated events, business, operations, financial performance, financial condition or results and, in some cases, can be identified by terminology such as "continue"; "forecast"; "may"; "will"; "project"; "could"; "should"; "expect"; "plan"; "anticipate"; "believe"; "outlook"; "target"; "intend"; "estimate"; "predict"; "might"; "potential"; "continue"; "foresee"; "ensure" or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. In particular, statements regarding Dexterra Group's future operating results and economic performance, including COVID-19 related impacts and the impacts of the Company; management expectations of market sector recoveries, its leverage, Free Cash Flow, NRB Modular Solutions backlog and revenue, and its objectives and strategies are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain factors and assumptions, including expected growth, market recovery, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities regarding Dexterra Group, which Dexterra Group believes are reasonable as of the current date. While management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to Dexterra Group, they may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking information is also subject to certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause Dexterra Group's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward- looking information, including, but not limited to: the ability to retain clients, renew existing contracts and obtain new business; an outbreak of contagious disease that could disrupt its business; the highly competitive nature of the industries in which Dexterra Group operates; reliance on suppliers and subcontractors; cost inflation; volatility of industry conditions could impact demand for its services; a reduction in the availability of credit could reduce demand for Dexterra Group's products and services; Dexterra Group's significant shareholder may substantially influence its direction and operations and its interests may not align with other shareholders; its significant shareholder's
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/165426
