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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Boat Rocker Media Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Boat Rocker Media Inc. ("Boat Rocker" or the "Company" or "BRMI") (TSX: BRMI), an independent, integrated global entertainment company, today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 ("first quarter" or "Q1"). The Company's consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ ( All dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian currency, unless otherwise noted. Certain metrics, including those expressed on an adjusted basis, are non-IFRS measures (see "Non-IFRS Measures" below). Financial Highlights On March 24, 2025, the Company announced that it had entered into definitive agreements in respect of the Transaction (as defined below). As a result of the terms of the Transaction, the net assets of Boat Rocker Studios ("BRS") have been separately presented as held for sale as at March 31, 2025 and financial performance has been presented in the Company's interim financial statements as discontinued operations. In Q1 2025 the Company recorded a $119.7 million impairment expense in net loss from discontinued operations related to the BRS assets held for sale as a result of the Transaction. Q1 2025 revenue from continuing operations of $34.2 million versus $27.7 million in the prior year period. Q1 2025 Adjusted EBITDA1 from continuing operations of $45,000 versus Adjusted EBTDA loss of $116,000 in the prior year period. Q1 2025 net loss from continuing operations of $4.8 million versus a net loss of $3.4 million in the prior year period. ________________________________ 1 Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-IFRS measure. For more information on non-IFRS financial measures, see "Non-IFRS Measures" and "Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures" in the MD&A dated May 15, 2025 for the three months ended March 31, 2025 available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ ( Statement from Boat Rocker Media CEO John Young "With the recent publication of an information circular in connection with the reverse takeover by Blue Ant and management buyout transactions, we are moving closer to a new chapter for BRMI shareholders. We thank shareholders for their support over the years and the Company looks forward to forging a new path with Blue Ant." PROPOSED REVERSE TAKEOVER BY BLUE ANT MEDIA INC. AND MANAGEMENT BUYOUT On March 24, 2025, the Company announced that it had entered into definitive agreements with Blue Ant Media Inc. ("Blue Ant") pursuant to which Blue Ant, a privately owned company controlled by Michael MacMillan, will go-public via reverse take-over (the "RTO") of the Company, and the Company will concurrently sell Boat Rocker Studios to a privately owned company controlled by the Company's Co-Founders and Co-Executive Chairmen, David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, and BRMI CEO John Young ("IDJCo") (the "Management Buyout"). Additionally, the Company entered into an agreement with Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited ("Fairfax") to sell its minority investment in a U.S. talent management business to Fairfax (collectively, with the RTO and the Management Buyout, the "Transaction.") As part of the Transaction, Blue Ant as the resulting issuer (the "Resulting Issuer") will retain the businesses currently conducted by the Insight Productions, Proper Television and Jam Filled Entertainment divisions of BRMI (the "Retained Business"), as well as BRMI's public company status. The three transactions that encompass the Transaction are all cross-conditional. If BRMI Shareholders vote in favour of some of the resolutions and against others such that one of the resolutions does not meet the required majority, the Transaction is unlikely to proceed. The board of directors of BRMI (the "Board"), acting on the unanimous recommendation of a special committee comprised solely of the independent directors of BRMI (the "Special Committee"), and with interested directors abstaining, unanimously supports the Transaction. The Board believes that the Transaction is in the best interests of the Company and BRMI Shareholders (other than the IDJ Principals, Fairfax and their respective affiliates) (collectively the "Minority Shareholders") and is fair to the Minority Shareholders. Statement from Sangeeta Desai, Chair of the Special Committee, and Lead Independent Director of BRMI: "The Transaction is expected to offer significant value creation potential for BRMI shareholders in a global media company with an experienced management team, stronger balance sheet and enhanced scale. The Transaction is also an attractive option relative to alternatives, including the Company operating in the current challenging market. Finally, the Transaction is expected to provide an enhanced valuation of the Resulting Issuer. Based upon an independent formal valuation prepared by Scotiabank, the fair market value of the shares of the Resulting Issuer2 was in the range of $1.50 to $1.91 per share. The Board, upon the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, strongly supports the Transaction and encourages shareholders to vote in favour of the various Transaction resolutions." In the event the Transaction does not close (and there can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed), the Company expects that continuing macroeconomic challenges will be significant factors in its 2025 results, which management expects to weaken as compared to 2024. The Special Meeting of Shareholders is to be held on June 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) at the offices of Stikeman Elliott LLP, 5300 Commerce Court West, 199 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5L 1B5, Canada. Shareholders are encouraged to vote well in advance of the proxy cut-off time of 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on June 13, 2025. ________________________________ 2As at March 23, 2025. Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which reflects the Company's current expectations regarding future events. Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Such assumptions include, but are not limited to, the factors discussed in the Company's MD&A for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and the Company's annual MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024. Forward-looking information is also subject to a number of specific and general risks. A comprehensive summary of the risks and uncertainties that may affect the business of the Company is set out in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024. The risks and uncertainties described therein are not the only ones Boat Rocker faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it currently believes to be immaterial may also materially adversely affect the Company's business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations, prospects, cash flows and the value and future trading price of the subordinate voting shares. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed or that the Resulting Issuer will be successful. Boat Rocker does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required under applicable securities laws. SOURCE Boat Rocker Media Inc. View original content:
Cision Canada
15-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Boat Rocker Media Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Boat Rocker Media Inc. ("Boat Rocker" or the "Company" or "BRMI") (TSX: BRMI), an independent, integrated global entertainment company, today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 ("first quarter" or "Q1"). The Company's consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ ( All dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian currency, unless otherwise noted. Certain metrics, including those expressed on an adjusted basis, are non-IFRS measures (see "Non-IFRS Measures" below). Financial Highlights On March 24, 2025, the Company announced that it had entered into definitive agreements in respect of the Transaction (as defined below). As a result of the terms of the Transaction, the net assets of Boat Rocker Studios ("BRS") have been separately presented as held for sale as at March 31, 2025 and financial performance has been presented in the Company's interim financial statements as discontinued operations. In Q1 2025 the Company recorded a $119.7 million impairment expense in net loss from discontinued operations related to the BRS assets held for sale as a result of the Transaction. Q1 2025 revenue from continuing operations of $34.2 million versus $27.7 million in the prior year period. Q1 2025 Adjusted EBITDA 1 from continuing operations of $45,000 versus Adjusted EBTDA loss of $116,000 in the prior year period. Q1 2025 net loss from continuing operations of $4.8 million versus a net loss of $3.4 million in the prior year period. ________________________________ 1 Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-IFRS measure. For more information on non-IFRS financial measures, see "Non-IFRS Measures" and "Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures" in the MD&A dated May 15, 2025 for the three months ended March 31, 2025 available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ ( Statement from Boat Rocker Media CEO John Young "With the recent publication of an information circular in connection with the reverse takeover by Blue Ant and management buyout transactions, we are moving closer to a new chapter for BRMI shareholders. We thank shareholders for their support over the years and the Company looks forward to forging a new path with Blue Ant." PROPOSED REVERSE TAKEOVER BY BLUE ANT MEDIA INC. AND MANAGEMENT BUYOUT On March 24, 2025, the Company announced that it had entered into definitive agreements with Blue Ant Media Inc. ("Blue Ant") pursuant to which Blue Ant, a privately owned company controlled by Michael MacMillan, will go-public via reverse take-over (the "RTO") of the Company, and the Company will concurrently sell Boat Rocker Studios to a privately owned company controlled by the Company's Co-Founders and Co-Executive Chairmen, David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, and BRMI CEO John Young ("IDJCo") (the "Management Buyout"). Additionally, the Company entered into an agreement with Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited ("Fairfax") to sell its minority investment in a U.S. talent management business to Fairfax (collectively, with the RTO and the Management Buyout, the "Transaction.") As part of the Transaction, Blue Ant as the resulting issuer (the "Resulting Issuer") will retain the businesses currently conducted by the Insight Productions, Proper Television and Jam Filled Entertainment divisions of BRMI (the "Retained Business"), as well as BRMI's public company status. The three transactions that encompass the Transaction are all cross-conditional. If BRMI Shareholders vote in favour of some of the resolutions and against others such that one of the resolutions does not meet the required majority, the Transaction is unlikely to proceed. The board of directors of BRMI (the "Board"), acting on the unanimous recommendation of a special committee comprised solely of the independent directors of BRMI (the "Special Committee"), and with interested directors abstaining, unanimously supports the Transaction. The Board believes that the Transaction is in the best interests of the Company and BRMI Shareholders (other than the IDJ Principals, Fairfax and their respective affiliates) (collectively the "Minority Shareholders") and is fair to the Minority Shareholders. Statement from Sangeeta Desai, Chair of the Special Committee, and Lead Independent Director of BRMI: "The Transaction is expected to offer significant value creation potential for BRMI shareholders in a global media company with an experienced management team, stronger balance sheet and enhanced scale. The Transaction is also an attractive option relative to alternatives, including the Company operating in the current challenging market. Finally, the Transaction is expected to provide an enhanced valuation of the Resulting Issuer. Based upon an independent formal valuation prepared by Scotiabank, the fair market value of the shares of the Resulting Issuer 2 was in the range of $1.50 to $1.91 per share. The Board, upon the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, strongly supports the Transaction and encourages shareholders to vote in favour of the various Transaction resolutions." In the event the Transaction does not close (and there can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed), the Company expects that continuing macroeconomic challenges will be significant factors in its 2025 results, which management expects to weaken as compared to 2024. The Special Meeting of Shareholders is to be held on June 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) at the offices of Stikeman Elliott LLP, 5300 Commerce Court West, 199 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5L 1B5, Canada. Shareholders are encouraged to vote well in advance of the proxy cut-off time of 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on June 13, 2025. ________________________________ 2 As at March 23, 2025. Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which reflects the Company's current expectations regarding future events. Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Such assumptions include, but are not limited to, the factors discussed in the Company's MD&A for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and the Company's annual MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024. Forward-looking information is also subject to a number of specific and general risks. A comprehensive summary of the risks and uncertainties that may affect the business of the Company is set out in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024. The risks and uncertainties described therein are not the only ones Boat Rocker faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it currently believes to be immaterial may also materially adversely affect the Company's business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations, prospects, cash flows and the value and future trading price of the subordinate voting shares. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed or that the Resulting Issuer will be successful. Boat Rocker does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required under applicable securities laws. SOURCE Boat Rocker Media Inc.
Cision Canada
10-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
BOAT ROCKER MEDIA ANNOUNCES FILING OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TORONTO, May 9, 2025 /CNW/ - Boat Rocker Media Inc. ("BRMI" or the "Company") (TSX: BRMI) announced today that it has filed its notice of meeting, management information circular and related documents (collectively, the "Meeting Materials") with securities regulators in connection with the special meeting (the "Meeting") of the holders (the "Shareholders") of subordinate voting shares and multiple voting shares of the Company. The Meeting Materials can be accessed either on the Company's website at or under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at The Meeting is to be held on June 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) at the offices of Stikeman Elliott LLP, 5300 Commerce Court West, 199 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5L 1B5, Canada. Only Shareholders whose names have been entered in the register of the Company as at the close of business on April 21, 2025, the record date for the Meeting, or their duly appointed proxyholders, will be entitled to receive notice of and vote at the Meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof. At the Meeting, Shareholders will be asked to pass resolutions approving, among things, (i) the reverse take-over of BRMI by Blue Ant Media Inc. ("Blue Ant"), a privately owned company controlled by Michael MacMillan, (ii) the management buyout of Boat Rocker Studios by BRMI Co-Founders and Co-Executive Chairmen, David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, and BRMI CEO John Young, and (iii) the sale of the Company's interests in The Initial Group Global, LLC ("The Initial Group"), a U.S. talent management business, to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (collectively, the "Transaction"). Shareholders are encouraged to vote well in advance of the proxy cut-off time of 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on June 13, 2025. If you have any questions regarding the Transaction or how to vote your shares, please contact the Company's proxy solicitation agent, Carson Proxy Advisors: (i) by telephone at 1-800-530-5189 (North American toll free); or (ii) by email at [email protected]. About Boat Rocker Media Inc. Boat Rocker (TSX: BRMI) is the home for creative visionaries. An independent, integrated global entertainment company, BRMI's purpose is to tell stories and build iconic brands across all genres and mediums. With offices around the world, BRMI's creative and commercial capabilities include Scripted, Unscripted, and Kids and Family television production, distribution, brand & franchise management, a world-class animation studio, and talent management through a minority stake in The Initial Group, a new company launched by TPG. A selection of BRMI's projects include: Invasion (Apple TV+), Palm Royale (Apple TV+), Video Nasty (BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Three, Virgin Media One, WDR), This Is the Tom Green Documentary (Prime Video), Orphan Black: Echoes (AMC), American Rust: Broken Justice (Prime Video), Beacon 23 (MGM+), Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (Hulu), Downey's Dream Cars (Max), BS High (HBO), Orphan Black (BBC AMERICA, CTV Sci-Fi Channel), Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (Apple TV+), The Next Step (BBC, Corus, CBC), Daniel Spellbound (Netflix), and Dino Ranch (Disney+, Disney Junior, CBC). For more information, please visit Forward-Looking Information / Cautionary Statements Certain information contained in this news release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "expect", "anticipate", "believe", "foresee", "could", "estimate", "goal", "intend", "plan", "seek", "will", "may", "would" and "should" and similar expressions or words suggesting future outcomes. These forward-looking statements reflect material factors and expectations and assumptions of the parties. These forward-looking statements include the assumptions: that the Transaction is able to be completed on the timelines and on the terms currently anticipated; that all regulatory and other required approvals can be obtained on the timelines and in the manner currently anticipated; that the anticipated benefits of the transaction are able to be achieved; that the businesses of both BRMI and Blue Ant will continue to operate in a manner consistent with past practice; and that the parties' transition plans are effective. The parties' estimates, beliefs and assumptions are inherently subject to uncertainties and contingencies regarding future events and, as such, are subject to change. Risks and uncertainties not presently known to the parties or that they presently believe are not material could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect events and results are included in other documents and reports that will be filed by BRMI with applicable securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website ( Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect the parties' expectations only as of the date of this press release. The parties disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law. U.S. Securities Matters None of the securities to be issued pursuant to the Transaction have been or will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws. The resulting issuer securities to be issued in the Transaction are anticipated to be issued in reliance upon available exemptions from such registration requirements pursuant to section 3(a)(10) of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable exemptions under state securities laws. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. SOURCE Boat Rocker Media Inc.
