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 second quarter of
fiscal 2025 ended September 30, 2024.
Financial Highlights(in thousands of Canadian
dollars, except per share data) |
Three months endedSeptember
30 |
Six months ended September
30 |
|
2025 |
2024 |
% |
|
2025 |
2024 |
% |
|
Revenues |
93,585 |
82,493 |
13.4 |
|
182,655 |
161,485 |
13.1 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA(1) |
33,994 |
29,518 |
15.2 |
|
65,064 |
57,784 |
12.6 |
|
Net income |
5,813 |
9,389 |
(38.1 |
) |
13,108 |
23,507 |
(44.2 |
) |
Per share – diluted ($) |
0.08 |
0.14 |
(42.9 |
) |
0.19 |
0.34 |
(44.1 |
) |
Adjusted Net income(1) |
16,729 |
14,554 |
14.9 |
|
30,662 |
26,447 |
15.9 |
|
Per share – diluted ($) |
0.24 |
0.21 |
14.3 |
|
0.44 |
0.38 |
15.8 |
|
Cash flow from operating activities |
19,183 |
19,101 |
0.4 |
|
29,933 |
43,361 |
(31.0 |
) |
Adjusted free cash flow(1), (2) |
21,103 |
14,567 |
44.9 |
|
36,565 |
33,024 |
10.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1) |
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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 4 of this news
release for more information about each non-IFRS measure and refer
to pages 5-6 for the reconciliations to the most directly
comparable IFRS financial measures. |
2) |
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Non-material adjustments were made to Adjusted free cash flow in
comparable periods due to the double counting of an element in
initial calculations. |
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Reporting on second quarter results for fiscal
2025, Stingray's President, co-founder and CEO Eric Boyko
stated:
“Stingray’s FAST channel and retail media
segments continued to drive growth in the second quarter of fiscal
2025, raising advertising revenues by 66% year-over-year. A pilot
project with Vizio on the FAST channel side, combined with
increased penetration with other TV manufacturers, largely
contributed to the significant revenue growth. We also benefited
from digital equipment installations at new accounts across our
North American advertising platform to bolster revenues. On the
retail media front, key customer wins at Sobeys, Shoppers Drug Mart
and Mondou within our Canadian network should deliver meaningful
revenue contributions in the second half of the fiscal year and
beyond.”
“Moving on to our in-car entertainment business,
we recently launched Stingray Karaoke in Ford Motor Company
vehicles, beginning with the all-electric F-150 Lightning and
Mustang Mach-E, while further deployments are expected across the
Ford and Lincoln fleet. We also secured a similar agreement with
NIO for its smart electric vehicles across European countries and
expanded our footprint at BYD with an updated version of our
Karaoke app. In addition, we created a whole new revenue stream
within the in-car entertainment space through a partnership with
Xperi/TiVo by introducing eight new channels on video screens for
backseat passengers of BMW Group vehicles. This premium video
offering will be extended to other luxury car manufacturers in
upcoming quarters as we position Stingray as a supplier of choice
in this market.”
“Altogether, revenues for our Broadcasting and
Commercial Music business increased 22.2% to $60.9 million in the
second quarter of 2025, while Radio revenues remained stable
year-over-year at $32.7 million as we kept outpacing industry
peers.”
“Notwithstanding these positive data points, we
achieved organic growth (excluding Radio) of 15.6% in the second
quarter, marking four consecutive reporting periods in which
Stingray has generated robust revenue increases year-over-year.
This string of strong organic results, in turn, has provided an
enhanced degree of predictability to our profitability, including
maintaining a consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately
35%.” Mr. Boyko concluded.
Second Quarter ResultsRevenues
increased $11.1 million, or 13.4%, to $93.6 million in Q2 2025 from
$82.5 million in Q2 2024. The year-over-year growth was mainly due
to an increase in FAST channel sales as well as higher equipment
and installation sales related to digital signage.
For the quarter, revenues in Canada rose $0.5
million, or 1.1%, to $48.9 million from $48.4 million in Q2
2024. The growth reflects enhanced equipment and installation sales
related to digital signage, partially offset by a decrease in audio
channel revenues.
Revenues in the United States grew $11.3
million, or 52.5%, to $32.9 million in Q2 2025 from $21.6 million
in Q2 2024. The increase can largely be attributed to higher FAST
channel revenues, along with enhanced equipment and installation
sales related to digital signage.
Revenues in Other countries decreased $0.7
million, or 5.9%, to $11.8 million in Q2 2025 from $12.5 million in
Q2 2024. The decline was mainly due to reduced business-to-consumer
(B2C) subscriptions and less audio channel
revenues.
Broadcasting and Commercial Music revenues
increased $11.1 million, or 22.2%, to $60.9 million in Q2 2025 from
$49.8 million in Q2 2024. The growth was primarily driven by higher
FAST channel revenues and greater equipment and installation sales
related to digital signage. Radio revenues remained stable
year-over-year at $32.7 million in Q2 2025 as higher digital
advertising sales were offset by slightly lower national airtime
revenues.
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA(1) improved $4.5
million, or 15.2%, to $34.0 million in Q2 2025 from $29.5 million
in Q2 2024. Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) reached 36.3% in Q2 2025
compared to 35.8% in the same period in 2024. The growth in
Adjusted EBITDA(1) and Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) was
mainly due to higher revenues.
Net income totaled $5.8 million, or $0.08 per
share, in Q2 2025 compared to $9.4 million, or $0.14 per share, in
Q2 2024. The decrease was mainly caused by a loss in the fair
value of derivative financial instruments and to a negative foreign
exchange impact, partially offset by higher operating results.
Adjusted net income(1) reached $16.7 million, or
$0.24 per share, in Q2 2025 compared to $14.6 million, or $0.21 per
share, in the same period of 2024. The increase can primarily be
attributed to better operating results, partially offset by a
foreign exchange loss.
Cash flow generated from operating activities
totaled $19.2 million in Q2 2025 compared to $19.1 million in Q2
2024. The year-over-year improvement was mainly due to better
operating results, largely offset by a foreign exchange loss and a
higher negative change in non-cash operating items. Adjusted free
cash flow(1),(2) amounted to $21.1 million in Q2 2025 compared to
$14.6 million in the same period of 2024. The increase was mainly
due to higher operating results.
As at September 30, 2024, the Corporation had
cash and cash equivalents of $8.6 million, subordinated debt of
$25.6 million and credit facilities of $350.5 million, of which
approximately $68.0 million was available. The Net Debt to Pro
Forma Adjusted EBITDA ratio(1) stood at 2.72x as at September 30,
2024 compared to 3.19x as at September 30, 2023.
Declaration of DividendOn
November 5, 2024, the Corporation declared a dividend of $0.075 per
subordinate voting share, variable subordinate voting share and
multiple voting share. The dividend will be payable on or around
December 13, 2024 to shareholders on record as of November 29,
2024.
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 October 21,
2024, the Corporation announced the launch of eight new video
channels — Stingray Naturescape, Stingray Holidayscapes, ZenLIFE by
Stingray, Qello Concerts by Stingray, Stingray Classica, Stingray
CMusic, Stingray DJAZZ, and Ultimate Trivia by Stingray — on the
DTS AutoStage Video Service Powered by TiVo. This strategic
expansion is set to transform in-car entertainment by offering a
diverse array of premium content to a wide range of vehicles in the
current product portfolio of the BMW Group, providing a cohesive
and comprehensive solution that caters to the evolving needs of
modern car owners, drivers, and passengers.
- On October 1,
2024, the Corporation announced the launch of the Stingray Karaoke
app on VIZIO. Starting today, karaoke fans can access an extensive
library of over 100,000 licensed songs directly through the
Stingray Karaoke app available on millions of VIZIO Smart TVs.
- On September 25,
2024, the Corporation announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange
(“TSX”) has approved the renewal of its normal course issuer bid
(“NCIB”), authorizing Stingray to repurchase up to an aggregate
3,542,716 subordinate voting shares and variable subordinate voting
shares (collectively, “Subordinate Shares”), representing
approximately 10% of the “public float” (as defined in the TSX
Company Manual) of Subordinate Shares as at September 13,
2024.
- On September 19,
2024, the Corporation announced the launch of two new free
ad-supported TV channels, Stingray Naturescape and ZenLIFE, on
Amazon Fire TV Channels. These channels are designed to bring
tranquility and wellness into the homes of viewers worldwide, with
additional videos also available on ad-supported video on demand
(AVOD) on the platform.
- On September 17,
2024, the Corporation announced the launch of Stingray Karaoke in
Ford Motor Company’s vehicles. Starting with the all-electric
F-150® Lightning® and Mustang Mach-E and coming soon to vehicles
with the Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience. This will be the
first time karaoke is available for Ford owners to use and enjoy
inside the vehicle while parked and on the go.
- On September 16,
2024, the Corporation announced the launch of Stingray Karaoke in
NIO’s smart electric vehicles across European territories. This
exciting new feature will be available in all NIO cars sold in
Europe over the next two years, with each vehicle enjoying three
years of complimentary karaoke service.
- On July 17,
2024, the Corporation announced the launch of two free ad-supported
TV channels, Qello Concerts by Stingray and ZenLIFE by Stingray, on
Amazon Freevee.
- On July 9, 2024,
the Corporation announced the acquisition of The Coda
Collection, a premier music-focused streaming platform. This
strategic move solidifies Stingray’s position as the leading
provider of concert streaming on the world’s most popular
platforms.
Conference CallThe Corporation
will hold a conference call tomorrow, November 6, 2024, 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, December 6, 2024, by dialing 289-819-1325 or
1-888-660-6264 and entering passcode 77780.
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, over 100 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 www.stingray.com
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, 2024, which is available on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com. 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 |
|
6 months |
(in thousands of Canadian dollars) |
Sept. 30,2024Q2 2025 |
|
Sept. 30,2023Q2 2024 |
|
|
Sept. 30,2024YTD 2025 |
|
Sept. 30,2023YTD 2024 |
|
Net income |
5,813 |
|
9,389 |
|
|
13,108 |
|
23,507 |
|
Net finance expense
(income) |
12,162 |
|
5,582 |
|
|
21,261 |
|
9,988 |
|
Change in fair value of
investments |
29 |
|
(86 |
) |
|
(13 |
) |
21 |
|
Income taxes |
2,457 |
|
3,467 |
|
|
5,980 |
|
9,205 |
|
Depreciation and write-off of
property and equipment |
1,970 |
|
2,373 |
|
|
4,045 |
|
4,758 |
|
Depreciation of right-of-use
assets |
1,137 |
|
1,069 |
|
|
2,227 |
|
2,154 |
|
Amortization of intangible
assets |
4,199 |
|
4,811 |
|
|
8,370 |
|
9,244 |
|
Share-based compensation |
106 |
|
120 |
|
|
236 |
|
221 |
|
Performance and deferred share
unit expense |
1,763 |
|
590 |
|
|
2,599 |
|
(617 |
) |
Share of results of
investments in associates |
1,827 |
|
1,011 |
|
|
3,879 |
|
1,011 |
|
Acquisition, legal, restructuring and other expenses |
2,531 |
|
1,192 |
|
|
3,372 |
|
(1,708 |
) |
Adjusted EBITDA |
33,994 |
|
29,518 |
|
|
65,064 |
|
57,784 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA margin |
36.3% |
|
35.8% |
|
|
35.6% |
|
35.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income |
5,813 |
|
9,389 |
|
|
13,108 |
|
23,507 |
|
Adjusted for: |
|
|
|
|
|
Change in fair value of
derivative financial instruments |
4,434 |
|
(600 |
) |
|
5,487 |
|
(4,235 |
) |
Amortization of intangible
assets |
4,199 |
|
4,811 |
|
|
8,370 |
|
9,244 |
|
Change in fair value of
investments |
29 |
|
(86 |
) |
|
(13 |
) |
21 |
|
Share-based compensation |
106 |
|
120 |
|
|
236 |
|
221 |
|
Performance and deferred share
unit expense |
1,763 |
|
590 |
|
|
2,599 |
|
(617 |
) |
Acquisition, legal,
restructuring and other expenses |
2,531 |
|
1,192 |
|
|
3,372 |
|
(1,708 |
) |
Share of results of
investments in associates |
1,827 |
|
1,011 |
|
|
3,879 |
|
1,011 |
|
Income
taxes related to change in fair value of investments, share-based
compensation, performance and deferred share unit expense,
amortization of intangible assets, change in fair value of
derivative financial instruments and acquisition, share of results
of investments in associates, legal, restructuring and other
expenses |
(3,973 |
) |
(1,873 |
) |
|
(6,376 |
) |
(997 |
) |
Adjusted Net income |
16,729 |
|
14,554 |
|
|
30,662 |
|
26,447 |
|
Average number of shares outstanding (diluted) |
69,022 |
|
69,349 |
|
|
69,094 |
|
69,392 |
|
Adjusted Net income per share (diluted) |
0.24 |
|
0.21 |
|
|
0.44 |
|
0.38 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands of Canadian dollars) |
September 30,2024 |
September 30,2023 |
March 31,2024 |
LTM Adjusted EBITDA |
133,135 |
118,807 |
125,855 |
Permanent cost-saving
initiatives |
1,476 |
3,438 |
2,758 |
Adjusted EBITDA for the months prior to the business acquisition of
The Coda Collection which are not already reflected in the
results |
449 |
- |
- |
Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA |
135,060 |
122,245 |
128,613 |
Reconciliation of Cash Flow from
Operating Activities to Adjusted Free Cash Flow
|
3 months |
|
6 months |
(in thousands of Canadian dollars) |
Sept. 30,2024Q2 2025 |
|
Sept. 30,2023Q2 2024 |
|
|
Sept. 30,2024YTD 2025 |
|
Sept. 30,2023YTD 2024 |
|
Cash flow from operating activities |
19,183 |
|
19,101 |
|
|
29,933 |
|
43,361 |
|
Add / Less : |
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of property and
equipment |
(1,886 |
) |
(2,350 |
) |
|
(3,372 |
) |
(3,719 |
) |
Acquisition of intangible
assets other than internally developed intangible assets |
(205 |
) |
(318 |
) |
|
(649 |
) |
(620 |
) |
Addition to internally
developed intangible assets |
(1,268 |
) |
(1,274 |
) |
|
(2,550 |
) |
(2,574 |
) |
Interest paid |
(6,356 |
) |
(7,093 |
) |
|
(12,335 |
) |
(12,666 |
) |
Repayment of lease
liabilities |
(1,324 |
) |
(1,368 |
) |
|
(2,316 |
) |
(2,425 |
) |
Net change in non-cash
operating working capital items |
9,848 |
|
8,054 |
|
|
22,681 |
|
14,144 |
|
Unrealized loss (gain) on
foreign exchange |
580 |
|
(1,377 |
) |
|
1,801 |
|
(769 |
) |
Acquisition, legal, restructuring and other expenses |
2,531 |
|
1,192 |
|
|
3,372 |
|
(1,708 |
) |
Adjusted free cash
flow(1) |
21,103 |
|
14,567 |
|
|
36,565 |
|
33,024 |
|
Calculation of Net Debt and Net Debt to
Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
(in thousands of Canadian dollars) |
September 30,2024 |
|
September 30,2023 |
|
March 31,2024 |
|
Credit facilities |
350,500 |
|
374,573 |
|
338,712 |
|
Subordinated debt |
25,583 |
|
25,593 |
|
25,579 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
(8,593 |
) |
(9,704 |
) |
(9,606 |
) |
Net debt |
367,490 |
|
390,462 |
|
354,685 |
|
Net debt to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA |
2.72 |
|
3.19 |
|
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 www.corporate.stingray.com and on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com.
Contact InformationMathieu
PéloquinSenior Vice-President, Marketing and
CommunicationsStingray(514) 664-1244, ext.
2362mpeloquin@stingray.com
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