MachTen, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
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MachTen (MACT) reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with revenue of $4.3 million, up from $4.1 million in Q3 2023. Operating income increased to $1.86 million from $1.55 million, while net income rose to $1.67 million from $1.08 million. Earnings per share improved to $0.52 from $0.34.
The company has constructed approximately 100 miles of fiber-optic network over the last twelve months, reaching nearly 2,500 potential customers. Total fiber-based passings are now almost 8,000, with another 2,500 expected by year-end 2025. EBITDA for Q3 2024 was $2.5 million compared to $2.1 million in Q3 2023.
MachTen executed a $20 million term loan from NCSC, with $16 million drawn to repay the LICT Note and for working capital. The company continues to invest in infrastructure expansion through various grants, including ReConnect America 3 projects worth approximately $85 million.
Positive
- Revenue increased 4.3% YoY to $4.3 million in Q3 2024
- Net income grew 54% YoY to $1.67 million
- EPS increased 53% to $0.52 from $0.34
- EBITDA improved 23% to $2.5 million in Q3 2024
- Secured $20 million term loan facility from NCSC
- Received grants for infrastructure expansion, including $85 million ReConnect America 3 projects
Negative
- Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $1.3 million from $1.5 million at year-end 2023
- Took on $16 million in new debt through NCSC term loan
- Significant capital investment requirements for E-ACAM obligation (up to $100 million)
- Regulatory uncertainty regarding E-ACAM funding due to pending Supreme Court review
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, MACT declined 2.86%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MachTen, Inc. (“MACT”) (OTC: MACT) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Financial Highlights
| Financial Highlights | Quarter Ended | ||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 | |||||
| Operating revenue | $ | 4,307 | $ | 4,131 | |||
| Operating income | $ | 1,864 | $ | 1,553 | |||
| Net income | $ | 1,667 | $ | 1,082 | |||
| Earnings per share | $ | 0.52 | $ | 0.34 | |||
“Michigan Broadband delivered net subscriber growth in the third quarter, while increasing efforts to deploy fiber across incumbent and competitive markets. While significant operational planning for the satisfaction of our Enhanced-ACAM and ReConnect American obligation remains, our team is making steady progress towards building the infrastructure required to grow the business and maximize shareholder value over the long-term,” commented Dan Miller, Chief Executive Officer.
Revenue was
EBITDA was
After consulting for several months, Marc Blom joined MachTen full-time as Chief Financial Officer on October 1. Marc brings considerable finance and accounting experience, having held key positions with companies in the asset management, medical device and consumer products industries. “I am looking forward to continuing the long legacy of the Michigan based companies in providing exceptional telecommunication services and expanding the company into new markets,” added Marc Blom.
Third Quarter 2024 Operational Highlights
Michigan Broadband continues to invest significant capital in equipment, software, and personnel to update systems and processes following its spin-off from LICT Corporation.
Approximately 100 miles of fiber-optic network has been constructed over the last twelve months, passing nearly 2,500 potential customers. This brings total fiber-based passings to almost 8,000, with another 2,500 expected by year-end 2025. Following the investment period mandated by E-ACAM and the ReConnect American grants, Michigan Broadband anticipates being able to provide at least 100 Mbps / 20 Mbps data service to more than 20,000 locations. As of September 30, 2024, Michigan Broadband had approximately 1,450 fiber-based Internet subscribers.
Sales efforts to increase market penetration will be bolstered by the May 2024 launch of a TiVo-based video solution, and the upcoming introduction of a mobile MVNO offering. In addition, all fiber-based services can now be ordered on www.michbbs.com, relaunched this spring with interactive functionality. Michigan Broadband also implemented a Referral & Affiliate Marketing program in August 2024.
Capital Investments
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Construction has begun on the ReConnect America 3 (“RC3”) grant projects that will ultimately bring fiber-based service to more than 2,500 locations over 600 miles. These grants were awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utility Service and will impact areas that are considered amongst the highest cost to serve. On a combined basis, the RC3 grant projects may have a total cost of approximately
The deployment of fiber-based broadband services to more than 8,900 locations in Michigan Broadband’s incumbent network, supported by E-CAM, will accelerate in 2025. As previously disclosed, satisfaction of the E-ACAM obligation could cost up to
We continue to monitor potential developments related to E-ACAM funding in light of the recent ruling in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. The ruling impacts the funding mechanism and oversight of the Universal Service Fund and will be reviewed by the US Supreme Court in 2025. We are also monitoring the potential impact of the presidential election on broadband funding.
Balance Sheet
As of September 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were
Prior to being spun-off from LICT Corporation, MachTen declared a
In August, MachTen executed a
MachTen continues to explore scenarios for efficiently financing its capex obligations under E-ACAM and ReConnect America.
About MachTen, Inc.
MachTen is a holding company for Michigan Broadband Services, Upper Peninsula Telephone Company (UPTC), Michigan Central Broadband Company (MCBC), and Alpha Enterprises Ltd. MachTen’s subsidiaries provide broadband internet access and communications services, including voice, video, home automation and managed hosting services. Investors should refer to filings that have been posted to www.machteninc.com.
| MachTen, Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition | |||||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | December 31, | |||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,295 | $ | 720 | $ | 1,533 | |||||
| Accounts receivable | 1,099 | 1,165 | 1,555 | ||||||||
| Materials and supplies | 3,095 | 3,660 | 2,276 | ||||||||
| Other current assets | 425 | 358 | 332 | ||||||||
| Current assets | $ | 5,914 | $ | 5,903 | $ | 5,696 | |||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 31,837 | 29,864 | 25,725 | ||||||||
| Right-of-use assets, net | 679 | 679 | 679 | ||||||||
| Goodwill | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||
| Other noncurrent assets | 153 | 176 | 256 | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 38,683 | $ | 36,722 | $ | 32,456 | |||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Trade accounts payable | $ | 1,843 | $ | 3,055 | $ | 2,020 | |||||
| Note payable to LICT | - | 15,000 | 15,000 | ||||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 1,955 | 1,965 | 386 | ||||||||
| Current operating lease liability | 78 | 78 | 78 | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 3,877 | 20,098 | 17,484 | ||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 2,855 | 2,857 | 2,864 | ||||||||
| Term Loan (NCSC) | 16,000 | - | - | ||||||||
| Long term operating lease liability | 644 | 644 | 644 | ||||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 156 | 153 | 147 | ||||||||
| Total Long-Term Liabilities | 19,655 | 3,654 | 3,655 | ||||||||
| Shareholders' equity | |||||||||||
| Common Stock | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
| Preferred Stock | 514 | - | - | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 10,530 | 10,530 | 10,530 | ||||||||
| Unearned Compensation | (405 | ) | (405 | ) | (405 | ) | |||||
| Retained earnings | 4,509 | 2,842 | 1,189 | ||||||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 15,151 | 12,970 | 11,317 | ||||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 38,683 | $ | 36,722 | $ | 32,456 | |||||
| Basic shares outstanding | 3,192 | 3,172 | 3,172 | ||||||||
| MachTen, Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) | |||||||
| (in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||
| September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 | ||||||
| Revenue: | |||||||
| Regulated revenue | $ | 3,243 | $ | 3,079 | |||
| Non-regulated revenue | 1,064 | 1,052 | |||||
| Total revenue | 4,307 | 4,131 | |||||
| Operating Costs: | |||||||
| Cost of revenue | 1,205 | 1,426 | |||||
| General and administrative | 560 | 639 | |||||
| Depreciation and accretion | 678 | 513 | |||||
| Total costs | 2,443 | 2,578 | |||||
| Operating income | 1,864 | 1,553 | |||||
| Other Income (Expense): | |||||||
| Interest income / (expense) | 234 | (88 | ) | ||||
| Investment income | 1 | 4 | |||||
| Total non-operating income / (loss) | 235 | (84 | ) | ||||
| Income before provision for income taxes | 2,099 | 1,469 | |||||
| Provision for income taxes | (431 | ) | (379 | ) | |||
| Net income | $ | 1,667 | $ | 1,090 | |||
| Earnings per share attributable to common stockholders: | |||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.52 | $ | 0.34 | |||
| Diluted | $ | 0.52 | $ | 0.34 | |||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||
| Basic | 3,192 | 3,172 | |||||
| Diluted | 3,192 | 3,172 | |||||
* Reflects one-time interest expense forgiveness of
EBITDA
EBITDA is an established non-GAAP financial measure of operating performance and liquidity that is commonly reported and widely used by analysts, investors, and other interested parties in the telecommunications industry because it eliminates many differences in financial, capitalization, and tax structures. We believe that EBITDA trends are a valuable indicator of whether our operations are able to produce sufficient operating cash flow to fund working capital needs, service debt obligations, and fund capital expenditures.
EBITDA is calculated as Operating Profit from Continuing Operations plus depreciation and amortization expense and corporate expenses.
| EBITDA Reconciliation | 3 Months Ended | ||||||
| September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 | ||||||
| Operating Profit | $ | 1,864 | $ | 1,553 | |||
| Depreciation & Amortization | 678 | 513 | |||||
| Total EBITDA | 2,542 | 2,066 | |||||
| EBITDA Reconciliation | 9 Months Ended | ||||||
| September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 | ||||||
| Operating Profit | $ | 4,717 | $ | 4,240 | |||
| Depreciation & Amortization | 2,148 | 1,522 | |||||
| Total EBITDA | 6,865 | 5,762 | |||||
| Contact: | Dan Miller Chief Executive Officer (914) 921-5193 | |
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