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VerticalScope Holdings (TSX: FORA; OTCQX: VFORF) has issued a revised business outlook for 2025, citing significant headwinds in early 2025. The company faces two main challenges:
1. Changes to video advertising classification have led to reduced bidder activity and lower CPMs, resulting in decreased video ad revenue in Q1 2025.
2. Google's March core algorithm update has caused approximately 10% decline in monthly active users (MAUs).
Key financial projections for 2025:
- Adjusted EBITDA: US$21-24 million
- Free Cash Flow: US$20-22 million
- Free Cash Flow conversion: 85% or above
Despite challenges, the company has completed four acquisitions totaling US$7.3 million year-to-date and continues investing in AI-driven products. VerticalScope aims to maintain leverage between 1.0-1.5x throughout 2025.
VerticalScope (VFORF) reported strong Q4 2024 financial results with significant growth across key metrics. Revenue increased 11% to $19.9 million, driven by 15% growth in Digital Advertising. Monthly Active Users (MAUs) grew 6% year-over-year to 114 million.
Q4 2024 highlights include:
- Adjusted EBITDA up 22% to $10.1M with 51% margin
- Free Cash Flow increased 17% to $9.4M
- Net loss of $0.7M compared to $2.1M profit in Q4 2023
Full Year 2024 performance showed revenue growth of 13% to $69.1M, Adjusted EBITDA increase of 27% to $29.8M, and Free Cash Flow growth of 34% to $27.6M. The company reduced debt by $19M and repurchased $2.1M in shares. VerticalScope also announced an agreement to acquire Enthused Digital, comprising over 20 communities with 3.5 million MAUs.
VerticalScope Holdings (TSX: FORA; OTCQX: VFORF) has scheduled the release of its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss these results on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Investors can participate through a live webcast or by telephone, with dedicated toll-free lines available for both Canadian and US participants. An archived recording of the webcast will be made available on the company's investor relations website for those unable to attend the live event.
VerticalScope Holdings reported strong Q3 2024 results with significant growth across key metrics. Revenue increased 15% to $17.8 million, driven by a 22% rise in Digital Advertising revenue. The company achieved record Monthly Active Users of 122 million, up 21% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA grew 9% to $7.4 million with 42% margins, while Free Cash Flow increased 7% to $6.4 million. The company strengthened its balance sheet by reducing debt, with net leverage improving to 1.3x. Net Income reached $1.2 million with Earnings Per Share of $0.06.
VerticalScope Holdings Inc. (TSX: FORA; OTCQX: VFORF) has announced the release date for its third quarter 2024 financial results. The results will be made public after market close on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Following this, the company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the financial results on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Interested parties can join the live call through a webcast registration link or by telephone. Canadian participants can call +1 833 950 0062, while U.S. participants can dial +1 833 470 1428, using the access code 420561. For those unable to join the live event, an archived recording of the webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website.
VerticalScope Holdings Inc. (TSX: FORA; OTCQX: VFORF) has announced a refinancing of its existing senior secured credit facility. The company has entered into a second amended and restated credit agreement with Capital One, increasing the revolving loan commitments to $100 million and extending the maturity date to October 4, 2028.
The new agreement removes the single term loan tranche from the existing credit agreement and provides VerticalScope with greater flexibility at the same pricing. CEO Rob Laidlaw stated that the company's strong operating results have allowed them to strengthen their balance sheet, positioning them better to pursue accretive acquisitions for accelerated growth.
Capital One, National Association is acting as the Sole Lead Arranger, Sole Book Runner, and Administrative Agent for the credit agreement, with Citibank, National Bank of Canada, and Royal Bank of Canada as additional parties in the bank syndicate.
VerticalScope Holdings Inc. (TSX: FORA; OTCQX: VFORF) has announced the renewal of its normal course issuer bid (NCIB) program, approved by the Toronto Stock Exchange. The company is authorized to purchase up to 931,151 of its subordinate voting shares, representing 5% of the issued and outstanding shares as of August 2, 2024. Purchases will be made through various trading systems, with a daily limit of 5,715 shares, subject to exceptions. The NCIB will run from August 16, 2024, to August 15, 2025. VerticalScope believes that the current market price may not adequately reflect the shares' value and sees this as an opportunity to acquire shares at attractive prices. The company has also entered into an automatic repurchase plan with its designated broker to allow for purchases during predetermined black-out periods.
VerticalScope reported strong Q2 2024 results, with revenue increasing 14% to $16.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA rising 29% to $7.1 million. The company achieved record Monthly Active Users (MAU) of 122 million, up 23% year-over-year. Digital advertising revenue grew 20%, driven by video contributions and programmatic channel performance. Free Cash Flow surged 58% to $6.6 million, enabling debt reduction and potential future investments.
The company's forum communities saw significant growth, with a 42% increase in MAU to 83 million. VerticalScope's financial position improved, with net leverage decreasing to 1.5x. The company continues to focus on debt reduction, share buybacks, and exploring M&A opportunities.
VerticalScope Holdings Inc. (TSX: FORA; OTCQX: VFORF) has announced that it will release its second quarter 2024 financial results after the market close on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss these results on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Interested parties can register for the live webcast or join by telephone. Canadian participants can call +1 833 950 0062, while U.S. participants can dial +1 833 470 1428, using the access code 991440. An archived recording of the webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website for those unable to attend the live event.
VerticalScope Holdings Inc. (TSX: FORA; OTCQX: VFORF), a technology company operating a cloud-based digital platform for online enthusiast communities, has begun trading on the OTCQX® Best Market under the symbol 'VFORF'. This move aims to increase accessibility for U.S. investors and employees, eliminating the need for Canadian trading accounts. The company will continue trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange as 'FORA'.
CEO Rob Laidlaw views this as a significant milestone, expecting increased exposure to U.S. private and institutional investors. The OTCQX, the highest tier of OTC Markets, requires companies to meet strict financial and governance standards. This development is seen as a potential stepping stone towards a future senior exchange listing in the U.S. as VerticalScope continues to expand its digital platform.
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