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Constellation Software Inc. and Topicus.com Inc. Announce Results for Topicus.com Inc. for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2022

T.CSU, V.TOI

TORONTO, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Topicus.com Inc. (TSXV:TOI) in a joint release with Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) today announced financial results for Topicus.com Inc. (“Topicus” or the “Company”) for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. Please note that all amounts referred to in this press release are in Euros unless otherwise stated.

The following press release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and the accompanying notes, our Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements of Topicus.com Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2021, which we prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and the Company’s annual Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, which can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on Topicus.com Inc.’s website www.topicus.com. Additional information about Topicus.com Inc. is also available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Q3 2022 Headlines:

  • Revenue increased 29% (3% organic growth) to €228.6 million compared to €177.1 million in Q3 2021.
  • Net income increased to €18.4 million (€0.15 on a diluted per share basis) from €18.1 million (€0.09 on a diluted per share basis).
  • Acquisitions were completed for aggregate cash consideration of €35.7 million (which includes acquired cash). Deferred payments associated with these acquisitions have an estimated value of €7.9 million resulting in total consideration of €43.6 million.
  • Cash flows from operations (“CFO”) increased €2.4 million to €10.9 million compared to €8.5 million in Q3 2021 representing an increase of 29%.
  • Free cash flow available to shareholders1 (“FCFA2S”) was negative €0.5 million for both Q3 2022 and Q3 2021.
  • On October 28, 2022 the Company’s credit facility was amended increasing the amount available to borrow to €550 million from €300 million.

1. See Non-IFRS measures.

Total revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 was €228.6 million, an increase of 29%, or €51.5 million, compared to €177.1 million for the comparable period in 2021. For the first nine months of 2022 total revenues were €653.0 million, an increase of 22%, or €118.0 million, compared to €535.0 million for the comparable period in 2021. The increase for both the three and nine month periods compared to the same periods in the prior year is primarily attributable to growth from acquisitions as the Company experienced organic growth of 3% and 4% respectively.Organic growth is not a standardized financial measure and might not be comparable to measures disclosed by other issuers.

Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 increased €0.3 million to €18.4 million compared to €18.1 million for the same period in 2021. On a per share basis, this translated into net income per basic and diluted share of €0.15 in the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared to €0.09 for the same period in 2021. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net income was €58.9 million or €0.45 per basic and diluted share compared to a net loss of €2,249.3 million or €32.78 per basic and diluted share for the same period in 2021. The net loss per basic and diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 primarily resulted from the €2,302.2 million redeemable preferred securities expense. Diluted shares outstanding increased from 129.5 million to 129.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2022, CFO increased €2.4 million to €10.9 million compared to €8.5 million for the same period in 2021 representing an increase of 29%. Many of the businesses invoice customers for annual software maintenance fees in Q1 each year resulting in a disproportionate amount of cash being received in the first quarter as compared to the remaining three quarters. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, CFO increased €21.3 million to €154.9 million compared to €133.7 million for the same period in 2021 representing an increase of 16%.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2022, FCFA2S was negative €0.5 million compared to negative €0.5 million for the same period in 2021. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, FCFA2S decreased €30.6 million to €35.7 million compared to €66.3 million for the same period in 2021 representing a decrease of 46%. The decline is primarily as a result of the dividend paid to the Preferred Securities holders.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements herein may be “forward looking” statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Topicus or the industry to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly from the results discussed in the forward looking statements. These forward looking statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and operating performance and are made as of the date hereof and Topicus assumes no obligation, except as required by law, to update any forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.

Non-IFRS Measures

Free cash flow available to shareholders ‘‘FCFA2S’’ refers to net cash flows from operating activities less interest paid on lease obligations, interest paid on other facilities, credit facility transaction costs, repayments of lease obligations, dividends paid to redeemable preferred securities holders, and property and equipment purchased, and includes interest and dividends received. The portion of this amount applicable to non-controlling interests is then deducted. Topicus believes that FCFA2S is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of the uncommitted cash flow that is available to shareholders if Topicus does not make any acquisitions, or investments, and does not repay any debts. While Topicus could use the FCFA2S to pay dividends or repurchase shares, Topicus’ objective is to invest all of our FCFA2S in acquisitions which meet Topicus’ hurdle rate.

FCFA2S is not a recognized measure under IFRS and, accordingly, readers are cautioned that FCFA2S should not be construed as an alternative to net cash flows from operating activities.

The following table reconciles FCFA2S to net cash flows from operating activities:

Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,
2022 2021 2022 2021
(€ in millions) (€ in millions)
Net cash flows from operating activities 10.9 8.5 154.9 133.7
Adjusted for:
Interest paid on lease obligations (0.3 ) (0.3 ) (0.9 ) (0.9 )
Interest paid on other facilities (3.4 ) (3.3 ) (7.4 ) (5.9 )
Credit facility transaction costs (0.1 ) - (0.1 ) (2.4 )
Payments of lease obligations (5.2 ) (4.4 ) (14.8 ) (12.9 )
Property and equipment purchased (1.2 ) (1.3 ) (4.8 ) (3.2 )
Dividends paid to redeemable preferred securities holders - - (66.6 ) -
0.6 (0.8 ) 60.3 108.4
Less amount attributable to
non-controlling interests (1.2 ) 0.3 (24.6 ) (42.1 )
Free cash flow available to shareholders (0.5 ) (0.5 ) 35.7 66.3
Due to rounding, certain totals may not foot.
Comparative financial information amended to reflect the Combination as if it occurred before the start of the earliest period presented.


About Topicus.com Inc.

Topicus’ subordinate voting shares are listed on the Toronto Venture Stock Exchange under the symbol "TOI". Topicus acquires, manages and builds vertical market software businesses.

About Constellation Software Inc.

Constellation's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "CSU". Constellation acquires, manages and builds vertical market software businesses.

For further information:
Jamal Baksh
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 861-9677
info@topicus.com
www.topicus.com

SOURCE: TOPICUS.COM INC.


Topicus.com Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position
(In thousands of euros, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
Unaudited
September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021
Assets
Current assets:
Cash 135,797 75,326 66,634
Accounts receivable 83,182 70,725 57,091
Unbilled revenue 44,335 32,592 29,688
Inventories 1,336 570 654
Other assets 35,413 21,776 25,005
300,063 200,989 179,071
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment 19,328 15,326 15,228
Right of use assets 56,854 54,382 52,644
Deferred income taxes 9,135 6,831 4,779
Other assets 16,439 6,655 4,810
Intangible assets 896,251 744,136 678,777
998,007 827,330 756,239
Total assets 1,298,070 1,028,319 935,310
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Topicus Revolving credit facility and current portion of term loans 156,945 46,489 40,092
Loan from CSI 33,707 29,116 -
Redeemable preferred securities - 66,614 66,614
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 139,581 135,993 104,637
Deferred revenue 152,486 82,179 106,082
Provisions 1,186 1,893 2,216
Acquisition holdback payables 14,527 8,876 5,811
Lease obligations 19,040 16,234 15,798
Income taxes payable 16,826 11,400 11,850
534,299 398,794 353,100
Non-current liabilities:
Term and other loans 106,201 96,113 95,961
Deferred income taxes 147,642 125,004 125,654
Acquisition holdback payables 2,578 945 485
Lease obligations 38,931 38,955 37,624
Other liabilities 23,879 12,877 11,855
319,231 273,893 271,579
Total liabilities 853,530 672,687 624,679
Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred shares - 2,047,473 2,047,473
Capital stock 39,412 39,412 39,412
Other equity - (1,009,996 ) (999,460 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 1,828 (380 ) (834 )
Retained earnings (deficit) 205,812 (1,782,113 ) (1,794,229 )
Non-controlling interests 197,488 1,061,236 1,018,267
444,541 355,632 310,631
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 1,298,070 1,028,319 935,310


Topicus.com Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Income (Loss)
(In thousands of euros, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
Unaudited
Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Revenue
License 6,409 4,638 18,294 15,777
Professional services 59,576 45,241 166,165 141,446
Hardware and other 2,039 1,143 6,573 3,986
Maintenance and other recurring 160,565 126,105 461,940 373,753
228,589 177,126 652,972 534,961
Expenses
Staff 128,687 95,908 364,392 291,452
Hardware 1,575 738 3,809 2,030
Third party license, maintenance and professional services 18,602 17,311 54,701 53,100
Occupancy 2,039 1,260 5,379 4,075
Travel, telecommunications, supplies, software and equipment 8,399 4,717 22,947 13,670
Professional fees 3,960 3,394 11,536 8,361
Other, net 3,722 1,389 12,903 5,032
Depreciation 7,333 6,354 20,536 18,385
Amortization of intangible assets 28,905 21,026 77,894 62,054
203,222 152,095 574,098 458,159
Redeemable preferred securities expense (income) - - - 2,302,185
Impairment of intangible and other non-financial assets - - - 1,600
Finance and other expenses (income) 1,700 2,161 3,380 8,069
1,700 2,161 3,380 2,311,854
Income (loss) before income taxes 23,666 22,870 75,494 (2,235,051 )
Current income tax expense (recovery) 11,934 9,552 34,198 28,464
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) (6,690 ) (4,778 ) (17,584 ) (14,260 )
Income tax expense (recovery) 5,245 4,773 16,614 14,205
Net income (loss) 18,421 18,097 58,880 (2,249,256 )
Net income (loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of Topicus 11,834 7,422 35,931 (1,896,100 )
Non-controlling interests 6,587 10,675 22,949 (353,156 )
Net income (loss) 18,421 18,097 58,880 (2,249,256 )
Weighted average shares
Basic shares outstanding 80,477,481 79,282,821 80,168,445 57,851,780
Diluted shares outstanding 129,841,819 129,841,819 129,841,819 129,627,794
Earnings (loss) per common share of Topicus
Basic 0.15 0.09 0.45 (32.78 )
Diluted 0.15 0.09 0.45 (32.78 )


Topicus.com Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands of euros, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
Unaudited
Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Net income (loss) 18,421 18,097 58,880 (2,249,256 )
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to net income (loss):
Foreign currency translation differences from foreign operations and other 1,742 (731 ) 6,613 523
Other comprehensive (loss) income for the period, net of income tax 1,742 (731 ) 6,613 523
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period 20,164 17,366 65,493 (2,248,733 )
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of Topicus 252 (453 ) 2,208 357
Non-controlling interests 1,490 (278 ) 4,405 166
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 1,742 (731 ) 6,613 523
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of Topicus 12,086 6,969 38,138 (1,895,743 )
Non-controlling interests 8,078 10,398 27,354 (352,990 )
Total comprehensive income (loss) 20,164 17,366 65,493 (2,248,733 )


Topicus.com Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
(In thousands of euros, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
Unaudited
Nine months ended September 30, 2022
Attributable to equity holders of Topicus
Preferred Shares Capital Stock Other equity Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income Retained earnings (Deficit) Total Non-controlling interests Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2022
2,047,473 39,412 (1,009,996 ) (380 ) (1,782,113 ) (705,604 ) 1,061,236 355,632
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period:
Net income (loss)
- - - - 35,931 35,931 22,949 58,880
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation differences from
foreign operations and other, net of income tax - - - 2,208 - 2,208 4,405 6,613
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
for the period - - - 2,208 - 2,208 4,405 6,613
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period
- - - 2,208 35,931 38,138 27,354 65,493
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity
Conversion of preferred shares to subordinate voting shares (2,047,473 ) - 2,047,473 - - - - -
Conversion of non-controlling interest preferred units to ordinary units and other movements in non-controlling interests - - 912,788 - - 912,788 (912,788 ) -
Net acquisition of non-controlling interest associated with business combinations and other movements - - (23 ) (0 ) (166 ) (189 ) 24,478 24,289
Reductions of non-controlling interest associated with disposals - - - - - - (873 ) (873 )
Reclassification of other equity to retained earnings (deficit) - - (1,950,242 ) - 1,950,242 - - -
Exchange of Topicus Coop ordinary units held by non-controlling interests to subordinate voting shares of Topicus - - - - 1,919 1,919 (1,919 ) -
Balance at September 30, 2022
- 39,412 - 1,828 205,812 247,052 197,488 444,541


Topicus.com Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
(In thousands of euros, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
Unaudited
Nine months ended September 30, 2021
Attributable to equity holders of Topicus
Preferred Shares Capital Stock Other equity Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income Retained earnings (deficit) Total Non-controlling interests Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2021 - 39,412 - (1,409 ) 138,572 176,575 88,106 264,680
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period:
Net income (loss) - - - - (1,896,100 ) (1,896,100 ) (353,156 ) (2,249,256 )
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation differences from
foreign operations and other - - - 357 - 357 166 523
Total other comprehensive income (loss) for the period - - - 357 - 357 166 523
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period - - - 357 (1,896,100 ) (1,895,743 ) (352,990 ) (2,248,733 )
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity
Issuance of Topicus Coop Ordinary Units to non-controlling interests - - 9,770 127 - 9,896 (9,896 ) -
Net acquisition of non-controlling interest associated with acquisitions and other movements - - - 92 (276 ) (184 ) 2,508 2,324
Issuance of Redeemable preferred securities - - (1,001,469 ) - - (1,001,469 ) (124,797 ) (1,126,267 )
Dividends to common shareholders of the Company - - - - (36,425 ) (36,425 ) (18,175 ) (54,600 )
Reclassification of Redeemable preferred securities of Topicus from liabilities to preferred shares 2,073,205 - - - - 2,073,205 - 2,073,205
Reclassification of Redeemable preferred securities of Topicus Coop from liabilities to non-controlling interest - - - - - - 1,442,910 1,442,910
Exchange of Topicus Coop ordinary units held by non-controlling interests to subordinate voting shares of Topicus - - (7,760 ) - - (7,760 ) 7,760 -
Accrued dividends to preferred shareholders of Topicus recorded subsequent to the Notification of Conversion (25,731 ) - - - - (25,731 ) - (25,731 )
Accrued dividends to preference unit holders of Topicus Coop recorded subsequent to the Notification of Conversion - - - - - - (17,157 ) (17,157 )
Balance at September 30, 2021 2,047,473 39,412 (999,460 ) (834 ) (1,794,229 ) (707,637 ) 1,018,267 310,631


Topicus.com Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands of euros, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
Unaudited
Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities:
Net income (loss) 18,421 18,097 58,880 (2,249,256 )
Adjustments for:
Depreciation 7,333 6,354 20,536 18,385
Amortization of intangible assets 28,905 21,026 77,894 62,054
Redeemable preferred securities expense (income) - - - 2,302,185
Impairment of intangible and other non-financial assets - - - 1,600
Finance and other expenses (income) 1,700 2,161 3,380 8,069
Income tax expense (recovery) 5,245 4,773 16,614 14,205
Change in non-cash operating assets and liabilities
exclusive of effects of business combinations (40,471 ) (36,687 ) 8,517 4,760
Income taxes (paid) received (10,211 ) (7,231 ) (30,884 ) (28,341 )
Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities 10,922 8,493 154,937 133,660
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:
Interest paid on lease obligations (310 ) (275 ) (866 ) (874 )
Interest paid on other facilities (3,430 ) (3,319 ) (7,417 ) (5,861 )
Increase (decrease) in Topicus Revolving Credit Facility 5,000 10,000 105,000 20,000
Proceeds from issuance of term and other loans 7,808 - 8,154 65,907
Increase (decrease) in loan from Vela Software Group (7,904 ) - (1,817 ) -
Contribution from Vela Software Group towards the acquisition of Subsurface 7,905 - 7,905 -
Repayments of term and other loans (2,706 ) (411 ) (4,375 ) (411 )
Credit facility transaction costs (145 ) - (145 ) (2,397 )
Payments of lease obligations (5,203 ) (4,438 ) (14,777 ) (12,946 )
Other financing activities (15 ) - (595 ) -
Dividends paid to redeemable preferred securities holders - - (66,614 ) -
Dividends paid to common shareholders - - - (54,600 )
Net cash flows from (used in) in financing activities 1,000 1,557 24,452 8,818
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses (35,660 ) (13,261 ) (143,319 ) (164,999 )
Cash obtained with acquired businesses 9,872 5,240 37,484 19,486
Post-acquisition settlement payments, net of receipts (8,869 ) (366 ) (11,300 ) (11,373 )
Receipt of additional subscription amount from the sellers of Topicus.com B.V. - - - 27,589
Interest, dividends and other proceeds received - 1,010 3,028 1,010
Property and equipment purchased (1,197 ) (1,258 ) (4,810 ) (3,191 )
Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities (35,853 ) (8,634 ) (118,918 ) (131,479 )
Effect of foreign currency on
cash and cash equivalents 0 (0 ) 0 (0 )
Increase (decrease) in cash (23,931 ) 1,415 60,471 10,999
Cash, beginning of period 159,728 65,218 75,326 55,635
Cash, end of period 135,797 66,634 135,797 66,634



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