Swiss Water Reports Year End and Fourth Quarter 2024 Results
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc. (TSX:SWP) ('Swiss Water' or 'the Company'), a leading specialty coffee company and premium chemical free coffee decaffeinator, today reported financial results for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.
Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Highlights
Revenue of $173.1 million, an increase of 4% over the prior year;
Gross Profit of $26.2 million, an increase of 39% over prior year;
Net Income of $1.3 million, an increase of 340% over prior year;
Adjusted EBITDA of $14.3 million, an increase of 7% over the prior year;
Volumes for the year are up slightly;
Operating cost efficiencies from consolidated production;
The NY'C' coffee futures price for Arabica coffee remained volatile during the year, peaking at US$3.36/lb in December. In 2024, the NY'C' averaged US$2.35/lb, compared to an average of US$1.72/lb in 2023, an increase of 37%. Spot availability of coffees remains very low and pressure on the futures market continues.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights
Revenue of $49.2 million, an increase of 19% over Q4 2023;
Gross Profit of $7.0 million, an increase of 1% over Q4 2023;
Net Income of $2.0 million, an increase of 109% over prior year;
Adjusted EBITDA of $4.9 million, a slight decrease of 2% over Q4 2023;
Full repayment of $15.9 million Mill Road debenture with warrants;
Q4 2024 volumes were stronger than anticipated. However, they were marginally lower than Q4 2023, which included higher than normal volumes as a backlog of orders which had accumulated during the transition to the Company's new facility were processed and shipped.
"2024 was a pivotal year for Swiss Water, one of transformation and resilience. Despite persistent volatility in global coffee markets, we are pleased to report solid results that underscore the effectiveness of our strategic approach and the trust of our customers. The consolidation of our production into our new Delta facility has positioned us for enhanced operational efficiency and sustainable long-term growth,' said Frank Dennis, CEO of Swiss Water. 'Our reputation for premium quality decaffeinated coffee, combined with our strategic inventory positioning, enabled us to meet our customers' needs during a challenging market environment. By maintaining a strong balance sheet, we preserved inventory in critical locations, ensuring roasters could access our high-quality coffee with immediate availability. In the fourth quarter, we further fortified our financial position by retiring a significant debt obligation to Mill Road Capital LLC, which meaningfully expands our strategic and financial flexibility. As we look forward, we remain steadfastly committed to creating value for our customers and stakeholders, by confidently navigating the dynamic global coffee landscape."
Summary of Financial Results
In C$ '000s except per share amounts
3 months ended December 31
12 months ended December 31
2024
2023
$ Change
% Change
2024
2023
$ Change
% Change
Revenue
49,249
41,237
8,012
19%
173,129
166,277
6,852
4%
Cost of sales
(42,275)
(34,321)
(7,954)
23%
(146,939)
(147,479)
540
0%
Gross profit
6,974
6,916
58
1%
26,190
18,798
7,392
39%
Operating expenses
(3,811)
(3,544)
(267)
8%
(15,135)
(13,168)
(1,967)
15%
Operating income
3,163
3,372
(209)
-6%
11,055
5,630
5,425
96%
Non operating or other
(299)
(1,981)
1,682
85%
(8,744)
(6,162)
(2,582)
42%
Income tax recovery (expenses)
(851)
(430)
(421)
98%
(1,042)
4
(1,046)
-100%
Net income (loss)
2,013
961
1,052
109%
1,269
(528)
1,797
340%
Adjusted EBITDA1
4,885
5,008
(123)
-2%
14,318
13,354
964
7%
Net income (loss) per share – basic
0.21
0.10
0.13
(0.06)
Net income (loss) per share - diluted2
0.21
0.10
0.13
(0.06)
Adjusted EBITDA
Swiss Water defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income before interest, depreciation, amortization, impairments, share-based compensation, gains/losses on foreign exchange, gains/losses on disposal of property and capital equipment, fair value adjustments on embedded options, loss on extinguishment of debt, adjustment for the impact of IFRS 16 - Leases, and provision for income taxes and other non-cash gains related to a remeasurement of asset retirement obligation. The Company's definition of Adjusted EBITDA also excludes unrealized gains and losses on the undesignated portion of foreign exchange forward contracts.
The reconciliation of net income, an IFRS measure, to Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:
In C$ '000s
3 months ended December 31
12 months ended December 31
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income (loss) for the period
$
2,013
$
961
$
1,269
$
(528)
Income tax (recovery) expense
851
430
1,042
(4)
Income (loss) before tax
$
2,864
$
1,391
$
2,311
$
(532)
Finance income
(334)
(492)
(1,749)
(1,629)
Finance expense
1,865
2,326
8,740
8,265
Depreciation & amortization
1,617
1,752
6,777
9,188
Unrealized (gain) loss on foreign exchange forward contracts
(34)
38
(71)
127
Fair value (gain) loss on the embedded option
315
126
979
(76)
Other gains
-
-
-
(175)
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange
(1,070)
377
(1,387)
234
Share-based compensation
302
130
1,277
597
Impact of IFRS 16 - Leases
(640)
(640)
(2,559)
(2,645)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
4,885
$
5,008
$
14,318
$
13,354
Call Details
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A more detailed discussion of Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc.'s recent financial results is provided in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis filed on SEDAR+ and Swiss Water's website (investor.swisswater.com).
For more information, please contact:
Iain Carswell, Chief Financial OfficerSwiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc.Phone: 604.420.4050Email: investor-relations@swisswater.com Website: investor.swisswater.com
About Swiss Water
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc. is a leading specialty coffee company and a premium chemical free coffee decaffeinator that employs the proprietary Swiss Water® Process to decaffeinate green coffee without the use of chemical solvents, such as methylene chloride. It also owns Seaforth Supply Chain Solutions Inc., a green coffee handling and storage business. Both businesses are located in Delta, British Columbia, Canada.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute 'forward-looking' statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, such statements may include such words as 'may', 'will', 'expect', 'believe', 'plan', 'anticipate' and other similar terminology. These statements reflect management's current expectations regarding future events and operating performance, as well as management's current estimates, but which are based on numerous assumptions and may prove to be incorrect. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks related to processing volumes and sales growth, operating results, the supply of utilities, the supply of coffee and packaging materials, supply of labour force, general industry conditions, commodity price risks, technology, competition, foreign exchange rates, construction timing, costs and financing of capital projects, a potential impact of any pandemics, global and local climate changes, changes in interest rates, inflation, taxation, transportation availability, and general economic conditions. Additional risks are discussed in Swiss Water's most recently published Annual Information Form, the annual and quarterly Management Discussion and Analysis, and audited and interim consolidated financial statements that can be found on SEDAR+ and the Company's website. The forward-looking statements and financial outlook information contained herein are made as of the date of this press release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Except to the extent required by applicable securities law, Swiss Water undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any such statements to reflect any change in management's expectations or in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statements may be based, or that may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those described.Sign in to access your portfolio
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The Company confirms that all material assumptions underpinning those estimates and the production targets, or the forecast financial information derived therefrom, in that market release continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company further confirms that material assumptions underpinning the estimates of Ore Reserves described in 'Technical Report — Sissingué Gold Project, Côte d'Ivoire' dated 29 May 2015 continue to apply. YaouréThe information in this report that relates to the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve at Yaouré was updated by the Company in a market announcement 'Perseus Mining announces Open Pit and Underground Ore Reserve update at Yaouré' released on 21 August 2024. The Company confirms that all material assumptions underpinning those estimates and the production targets, or the forecast financial information derived therefrom, in that market release continue to apply and have not materially changed. 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Assumptions have been made by the Company regarding, among other things: the price of gold, continuing commercial production at the Yaouré Gold Mine, the Edikan Gold Mine and the Sissingué Gold Mine without any major disruption, development of a mine at Nyanzaga, the receipt of required governmental approvals, the accuracy of capital and operating cost estimates, the ability of the Company to operate in a safe, efficient and effective manner and the ability of the Company to obtain financing as and when required and on reasonable terms. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which may have been used by the Company. Although management believes that the assumptions made by the Company and the expectations represented by such information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, the actual market price of gold, the actual results of current exploration, the actual results of future exploration, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be evaluated, as well as those factors disclosed in the Company's publicly filed documents. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Perseus does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. 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Stingray Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results for Fiscal 2025
Sustained Momentum with a Third Year of Diversified Growth and Solid Financial Strength Fourth Quarter Highlights Organic growth of 16.1% year-over-year in Broadcast and Recurring Commercial Music Revenues; Revenues increased 14.8% to $96.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 from $83.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024; Net income totaled $7.7 million, or $0.11 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to a Net loss of $46.3 million, or $0.67 per share, in the same period in 2024; Adjusted EBITDA(1) grew 19.0% to $35.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 from $29.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA(1) by segment was $28.1 million, or 43.6% of revenues for Broadcasting and Commercial Music, $8.6 million or 27.3% of revenues for Radio, and $(1.7) million for Corporate; Adjusted Net income(1) improved to $18.6 million, or $0.27 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2025 from $15.4 million, or $0.22 per share, in the same period in 2024; Cash flow from operating activities decreased 10.3% to $39.7 million, or $0.58 per share(1), in the fourth quarter of 2025 from $44.3 million, or $0.64 per share(1), in the fourth quarter of 2024; Adjusted free cash flow(1) rose 17.8% to $18.4 million, or $0.27 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2025 from $15.6 million, or $0.23 per share, in the same period in 2024; Net debt to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA(1) ratio decreased to 2.28x compared to 2.76x last year; and Repurchased and cancelled 275,000 shares for a total of $2.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to 57,600 shares for a total of $0.4 million in the same period in 2024. Full Year Highlights Organic growth of 12.3% year-over-year in Broadcast and Recurring Commercial Music Revenues; Revenues increased 12.0% to $386.9 million in 2025 from $345.4 million in 2024; Net income totaled $36.4 million, or $0.53 per share, in 2025 compared to a Net loss of $13.7 million, or $0.20 per share, in the same period last year; Adjusted EBITDA(1) improved 13.0% to $142.2 million in 2025 from $125.9 million in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA(1) by segment was $107.6 million or 42.3% of revenues for Broadcasting and Commercial Music, $42.1 million or 31.8% of revenues for Radio, and $(7.5) million for Corporate; Adjusted Net income(1) increased to $72.7 million, or $1.05 per share, in 2025 compared to $60.3 million, or $0.87 per share, in the same period last year; Cash flow from operating activities decreased 11.4% to $105.0 million, or $1.53 per share(1), in 2025 from $118.5 million, or $1.72 per share(1), in 2024; Adjusted free cash flow(1) rose 3.5% to $83.6 million, or $1.21 per share, in 2025 from $80.8 million, or $1.17 per share, in the same period last year; and Repurchased and cancelled 1,186,800 shares for a total of $9.1 million in 2025 compared to 557,500 shares for a total of $2.9 million in 2024. MONTREAL, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stingray Group Inc. (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B) (the 'Corporation'; 'Stingray'), an industry leader in music and video content distribution, business services, and advertising solutions, announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. Financial Highlights(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data) Three months endedMarch 31 Twelve months endedMarch 31 2025 2024 % 2025 2024 % Revenues 96,008 83,665 14.8 386,891 345,428 12.0 Adjusted EBITDA(1) 35,027 29,423 19.0 142,199 125,855 13.0 Net income (loss) 7,655 (46,318) — 36,440 (13,741) — Per share – diluted ($) 0.11 (0.67) — 0.53 (0.20) — Adjusted Net income(1) 18,568 15,382 20.7 72,654 60,312 20.5 Per share – diluted ($)(1) 0.27 0.22 22.7 1.05 0.87 20.7 Cash flow from operating activities 39,720 44,263 (10.3) 105,040 118,526 (11.4) Adjusted free cash flow(1) 18,411 15,624 17.8 83,611 80,794 3.5(1) This is a non-IFRS measure and is not a standardized financial measure. The Corporation's method of calculating such financial measures may differ from the methods used by other issuers and, accordingly, the definition of these non-IFRS financial measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Refer to 'Non-IFRS Measures' on page 5 of this news release for more information about each non-IFRS measure and refer to pages 6-7 for the reconciliations to the most directly comparable IFRS financial measures. Reporting on Stingray's fiscal 2025 and fourth quarter results, President, Co-Founder and CEO Eric Boyko stated: 'Fiscal 2025 was a highly successful year that checked many boxes in our profitable growth strategy. First, advertising revenues for our Broadcast and Recurring Commercial Music segment, which comprises our FAST channel and retail media advertising units, increased by more than 45% for a second consecutive year as advertisers increasingly relied on connected TVs to maximize their advertising dollars. Accordingly, we invested in our FAST channel platform in 2025, including the recent launch of channels like Cozy Café, Movie Music, Stargaze and Cityscapes, to position Stingray as the No. 1 supplier of musical and ambient channels for connected TVs. To take advantage of growing listening hours on FAST channels worldwide, we also introduced Stingray's Premium Connected TV Ad Inventory Network to enable alternative vendors to sell unsold inventory.' 'Second, our collaboration with IAB Canada and Leger to produce a breakthrough report about the evolution of in-store audio advertising in Canada has consolidated our standing as the de facto leader in this growing sector. We are true trailblazers in this market, evangelizing retailers about the untapped potential of in-store media ads, adding sales representatives and partners to increase inventory selling, and optimizing our pricing structure to improve monetization.' 'Third, double-digit organic growth for a second straight year reflects the judicious investment decisions Stingray has made to sustain revenue growth and drive profitability.' 'Finally, we reduced our net debt level by more than $27 million in 2025, closing the fiscal year with a Net Debt to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.28 times and well within our target range.' 'In this encouraging context, Broadcasting and Commercial Music revenues increased 17.8% to $254.5 million in 2025, driven by higher FAST channel revenues, greater equipment and installation sales related to digital signage, and a positive foreign exchange impact,' Mr. Boyko added. 'Radio revenues improved 2.3% year-over-year to $132.3 million in 2025 mainly due to higher digital revenues. We are particularly pleased that our strategy to leverage the Radio sales team in Canada to sell in-store audio and video ads is beginning to deliver meaningful results. This latest facet of our plan helped to generate Radio revenue growth of nearly 4% in the fourth quarter despite a tight market environment.' 'Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, our capital allocation priorities are well-defined. We intend to sustain our momentum by re-investing in high-growth growth areas of our business; lowering our net debt level to a leverage ratio approaching 2.0 times; seeking acquisitions on an opportunistic basis; and continuing to reward shareholders with our well-established NCIB and dividend programs,' Mr. Boyko concluded. Fourth Quarter ResultsRevenues in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased $12.3 million, or 14.8%, to $96.0 million from $83.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The growth was mainly due to an increase in FAST channel revenues and a positive foreign exchange impact. Revenues in Canada rose $1.2 million, or 2.7%, to $46.8 million from $45.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The growth was mainly due to an increase in Radio revenue mostly driven by higher local sales. Revenues in the United States grew $11.8 million, or 45.0%, to $38.0 million from $26.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase can be attributed to higher FAST channel revenues and a positive foreign exchange impact. Revenues in Other countries decreased $0.7 million, or 5.5%, to $11.2 million from $11.9 million in Q4 2024. The year-over-year decline was mainly due to lower in-store commercial revenues. Broadcasting and Commercial Music revenues in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased $11.2 million, or 20.9%, to $64.6 million from $53.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The growth was primarily driven by higher FAST channel revenues and a positive foreign exchange impact. For the fourth quarter of 2025, Radio revenues improved $1.1 million, or 3.9%, to $31.4 million from $30.3 million in the same period of 2024. This increase was largely due to higher local revenues. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased $5.6 million, or 19.0%, to $35.0 million from $29.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA margin in the fourth quarter of 2025 rose to 36.5% from 35.2% in the same period last year. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin was mainly due to higher revenues, partially offset by greater operating expenses related mainly to higher salaries. For the fourth quarter of 2025, net income totaled $7.7 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to a net loss of $46.3 million, or ($0.67) per share, in the fourth quarter of 2024. The variance was mainly due to a one-time impairment charge of $56.1 million on goodwill related to the Radio segment in the comparable period in 2024 and higher operating results in Q4 2025. These factors were partially offset by a foreign exchange loss and an unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments in the most recent quarter. Cash flow generated from operating activities amounted to $39.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $44.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decline was primarily due to a foreign exchange loss, higher income taxes paid, as well as greater acquisition, legal, restructuring and other costs. These factors were partially offset by improved operating results. Adjusted free cash flow generated in the fourth quarter of 2025 totaled $18.4 million compared to $15.6 million in the same period last year. The increase was mainly related to improved operating results, partially offset by higher income taxes paid. As of March 31, 2025, the Corporation had cash and cash equivalents of $14.0 million and credit facilities of $341.4 million. The credit facility consists of a $500 million revolving credit facility, of which $156.3 million was available. Full-Year ResultsFiscal 2025 revenues increased $41.5 million, or 12.0%, to $386.9 million from $345.4 million in 2024. The growth was largely due to higher FAST channel revenues, greater equipment and installation sales related to digital signage, and a positive foreign exchange impact. Adjusted EBITDA in fiscal 2025 improved by $16.3 million, or 13.0%, to $142.2 million from $125.9 million in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA margin in 2025 reached 36.8% compared to 36.4% in 2024. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin was mainly driven by higher revenues, partially offset by greater operating expenses related mostly to higher salaries. Net income in fiscal 2025 totaled $36.4 million, or $0.53 per share, compared to a net loss of $13.7 million, or ($0.20) per share, in 2024. The variance was primarily due to a one-time impairment charge of $56.1 million on goodwill related to the Radio segment in the comparable period in 2024 and to higher operating results in 2025. These factors were partially offset by an unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments, a one-time settlement gain related to a trademark dispute in the comparable period in 2024, and a higher foreign exchange loss. Adjusted net income in fiscal 2025 amounted to $72.7 million, or $1.05 per share, compared to $60.3 million, or $0.87 per share, in 2024. The increase can mainly be attributed to higher operating results and lower interest expense, partially offset by a greater foreign exchange loss. Declaration of DividendThe Corporation declared a dividend of $0.075 per subordinate voting share, variable subordinate voting share and multiple voting share on March 25, 2025. The dividend will be payable on or around June 13, 2025, to shareholders on record as of May 30, 2025. The Corporation's dividend policy is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and may vary depending upon, among other things, our available cash flow, results of operations, financial condition, business growth opportunities and other factors that the Board of Directors may deem relevant. The dividends paid are designated as "eligible" dividends for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any corresponding provisions of provincial and territorial tax legislation. Business Highlights and Subsequent Events On April 15, 2025, the Corporation announce a partnership with Zoox, an autonomous mobility company. This collaboration enhances the rider experience in Zoox robotaxis with a diverse selection of curated music channels. On March 11, 2025, the Corporation announced the launch the launch of three of its popular FAST channels, Qello Concerts, Stingray Classica, and Movie Music, on Germany's largest TV platform for HD television. On February 5, 2025, the Corporation announced the launch of four new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) video channels. Cozy Café, Stargaze, and Movie Music have been selected by various platforms, including LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, as part of their new channel offerings. On January 20, 2025, the Corporation announced the launch of five video channels on the ScreenHits TV in-car entertainment platform, available in Renault Grand Koleos, Nio and Porsche (Cayenne, Taycan, Panamera and 911) vehicles with upcoming plans for a worldwide release. On January 9, 2025, the Corporation announced that Samsung TV Karaoke, powered by the Stingray Karaoke app, has received the CES Innovation Award 2025 in the Content & Entertainment category. Conference CallThe Corporation will hold a conference call tomorrow, June 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM (ET) to review its financial results. Interested parties can join the call by dialing 289-514-5100 (Toronto) or 1-800-717-1738 (toll free). A rebroadcast of the conference call will be available until midnight, July 11, 2025, by dialing 289-819-1325 or 888-660-6264 and entering passcode 11999. About StingrayStingray (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B), a global music, media, and technology company, is an industry leader in TV broadcasting, streaming, radio, business services, and advertising. Stingray provides an array of global music, digital, and advertising services to enterprise brands worldwide, including audio and video channels, 97 radio stations, subscription video-on-demand content, FAST channels, karaoke products and music apps, and in-car and on-board infotainment content. Stingray Business, a division of Stingray, provides commercial solutions in music, in-store advertising solutions, digital signage, and AI-driven consumer insights and feedback. Stingray Advertising is North America's largest retail audio advertising network, delivering digital audio messaging to more than 30,000 major retail locations. Stingray has close to 1,000 employees worldwide and reaches 540 million consumers in 160 countries. For more information, visit Forward-Looking InformationThis news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities law. Such forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, information with respect to Stingray's goals, beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions. Forward-looking information is identified by the use of terms and phrases such as "may", "would", "should", "could", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "plan", "foresee", "believe", and "continue", or the negative of these terms and similar terminology, including references to assumptions. Please note, however, that not all forward-looking information contains these terms and phrases. Forward-looking information is based upon a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Stingray's control. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk factors identified in Stingray's Annual Information Form for the year ended March 31, 2025, which is available on SEDAR at Consequently, all of the forward-looking information contained herein is qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements, and there can be no guarantee that the results or developments that Stingray anticipates will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences or effects on Stingray's business, financial condition or results of operation. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained herein is provided as of the date hereof, and Stingray does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law. Non-IFRS MeasuresThe Corporation believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are important measures when analyzing its operating profitability without being influenced by financing decisions, non-cash items and income taxes strategies. Comparison with peers is also easier as companies rarely have the same capital and financing structure. The Corporation believes that Adjusted Net income and Adjusted Net income per share are important measures as it shows stable results from its operation which allows users of the financial statements to better assess the trend in the profitability of the business. The Corporation believes that Adjusted free cash flow and Adjusted free cash flow per share are important measures when assessing the amount of cash generated after accounting for capital expenditures and non-core charges. It demonstrates cash available to make business acquisitions, pay dividend and reduce debt. The Corporation believes that Net debt and Net debt to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA are important to analyse the company's debt repayment capacity on an annualized basis, taking into consideration the annualized adjusted EBITDA of acquisitions made during the last twelve months. Each of these non-IFRS financial measures is not an earnings or cash flow measure recognized by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. This method of calculating such financial measures may differ from the methods used by other issuers and, accordingly, our definition of these non-IFRS financial measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Investors are cautioned that non-IFRS financial measures should not be construed as an alternative to net income determined in accordance with IFRS as indicators of our performance or to cash flows from operating activities as measures of liquidity and cash flows. Reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net income, LTM Adjusted EBITDA and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA 3 months 12 months (in thousands of Canadian dollars) March 31,2025Q4 2025 March 31, 2024Q4 2024 March 31,2025Fiscal 2025 March 31, 2024Fiscal 2024 Net income (loss) 7,655 (46,318 ) 36,440 (13,741 ) Impairment on goodwill – 56,119 – 56,119 Net finance expense 9,516 3,736 42,416 28,883 Change in fair value of investments 2 (106 ) (54 ) 18 Income taxes 977 3,639 10,982 16,030 Depreciation and write-off of property and equipment 1,941 1,183 8,090 8,342 Depreciation of right-of-use assets 1,020 1,192 4,097 4,420 Amortization of intangible assets 5,115 4,124 18,583 17,371 Share-based compensation 111 93 409 435 Performance and deferred share unit expense 5,640 4,711 10,181 6,841 Share of results of investments in associates (210 ) (354 ) 3,381 1,166 Gain on disposal of an investment (845 ) – (845 ) – Other income (24 ) – (24 ) – Acquisition, legal, restructuring and other expenses 4,129 1,404 8,543 (29 ) Adjusted EBITDA 35,027 29,423 142,199 125,855 Adjusted EBITDA margin 36.5% 35.2% 36.8% 36.4% Net income (loss) 7,655 (46,318 ) 36,440 (13,741 ) Adjusted for: Impairment on goodwill – 56,119 – 56,119 Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative instruments 1,010 (2,252 ) 9,267 (1,431 ) Amortization of intangible assets 5,115 4,124 18,583 17,371 Change in fair value of investments 2 (106 ) (54 ) 18 Share-based compensation 111 93 409 435 Performance and deferred share unit expense 5,640 4,711 10,181 6,841 Share of results of investments in associates (210 ) (354 ) 3,381 1,166 Gain on disposal of an investment (845 ) – (845 ) – Other income (24 ) – (24 ) – Acquisition, legal, restructuring and other expenses 4,129 1,404 8,543 (29 ) Income taxes on above noted adjustments (4,015 ) (2,039 ) (13,227 ) (6,437 ) Adjusted Net income 18,568 15,382 72,654 60,312 Average number of shares outstanding (diluted) 68,807 68,811 68,871 69,104 Adjusted Net income per share (diluted) 0.27 0.22 1.05 0.87 (in thousands of Canadian dollars) March 31,2025Fiscal 2025 March 31,2024Fiscal 2024 LTM Adjusted EBITDA 142,199 125,855 Permanent cost-saving initiatives 1,046 2,758 Adjusted EBITDA for the months prior to the business acquisition of The Coda Collection which are not already reflected in the results 150 – Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA 143,395 128,613 Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operating Activities to Adjusted Free Cash Flow 3 months 12 months (in thousands of Canadian dollars) March 31,2025Q4 2025 March 31, 2024Q4 2024 March 31,2025Fiscal 2025 March 31, 2024Fiscal 2024 Cash flow from operating activities 39,720 44,263 105,040 118,526 Add / Less : Acquisition of property and equipment (2,057 ) (2,351 ) (7,194 ) (7,812 ) Acquisition of intangible assets other than internally developed intangible assets (1,183 ) (355 ) (2,680 ) (1,231 ) Addition to internally developed intangible assets (1,371 ) (1,148 ) (5,184 ) (5,001 ) Interest paid (5,287 ) (6,641 ) (23,781 ) (25,927 ) Repayment of lease liabilities (954 ) (929 ) (4,295 ) (4,351 ) Net change in non-cash operating working capital items (17,094 ) (17,661 ) 6,663 5,983 Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange 2,508 (958 ) 6,499 636 Acquisition, legal, restructuring and other expenses 4,129 1,404 8,543 (29 ) Adjusted free cash flow 18,411 15,624 83,611 80,794 Calculation of Net Debt and Net Debt to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA Ratio (in thousands of Canadian dollars) March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024 Credit facilities 341,365 338,712 Subordinated debt – 25,579 Cash and cash equivalents (13,984 ) (9,606 ) Net debt 327,381 354,685 Net debt to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA 2.28 2.76 Note to readers: Consolidated financial statements and Management's Discussion & Analysis of Operating Results and Financial Position are available on the Corporation's website at and on SEDAR at Contact InformationMathieu PéloquinSenior Vice-President, Marketing and CommunicationsStingray(514) 664-1244, ext. 2362mpeloquin@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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Starmer and Reynolds meet US commerce secretary in push to implement trade deal
Sir Keir Starmer has met the US commerce secretary as the Government continues to push for its American trade deal to come into force. The Prime Minister dropped in on a meeting between Howard Lutnick and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds in Downing Street on Tuesday. Mr Lutnick was in London for talks with China on resolving the trade war between Washington and Beijing, and Mr Reynolds took the opportunity to meet him in person to push for the UK-US trade deal announced last month to be implemented as soon as possible. The meeting follows talks between the Business Secretary and US trade representative Jamieson Greer in Paris last week. Under the terms of the agreement announced by Sir Keir and Donald Trump, the US will implement import quotas that will effectively eliminate tariffs on British steel and cut the levy on vehicles to 10%. But the deal has yet to be implemented and tariffs on both steel and cars remain at 25%, although the UK has been spared the increase on steel duties to 50% that Mr Trump imposed on the rest of the world last week. In a post on social media, Mr Reynolds said he had discussed 'progress on our trade deal – including UK autos and steel' with Mr Lutnick. UK officials remain hopeful that the deal will be implemented soon, but Tuesday's meeting does not appear to have moved the issue beyond both sides agreeing the need to move quickly. Speaking in the Commons last week, Sir Keir said he was 'very confident' that tariffs would come down in line with the deal 'within a very short time'. Implementing the deal will require the UK to pass legislation, likely to involve regulations rather than a full Act of Parliament, while the US will also need to create a legal mechanism to bring steel and vehicle quotas into effect.
