HFC Hampton Financial Corporation

Hampton Financial Corporation (“Hampton” or the “Company”, TSXV:HFC) today announced its financial results for the 4th Quarter and full year of fiscal 2024.  

“While our results for the year demonstrate some improvement due to cost control, and the inclusion of or commercial lending business acquisition, the fourth quarter and full year results reflect continued pressures on Revenues and Earnings across our industry that began in the fall of 2022 and continued well into calendar 2024. Capital Markets activity continues to be weaker than expected. On the bright side our commercial lending activities provided some optimism for 2025 and beyond,” said Hampton Executive Chairman & CEO Peter Deeb.

Fourth Quarter IFRS Results highlights:                                                           

Fourth Quarter ended August 31st, 2024;

• Q4 Revenues of $3,351,000; an increase of 51% year-over-year
• Q4 Net Losses of ($1,925,000) or $(0.04) per share;

Full Year IFRS Results highlights:

Fiscal Year ended August 31st, 2024;

• FY Revenues of $9,794,000; an increase of 12% year-over-year
• FY Net Losses of ($2,740,000) or $(0.07) per share;

Full Year fiscal Result (Adjusted for Non-Recurring & Non-Cash Items) highlights:

Fiscal Year ended August 31st, 2024;

• FY Adjusted Net Losses of ($1,186,000) or $(0.02) per share;
• FY EBITDA of ($535,000) vs ($1,395,000) for the fiscal year 2023

Summary of Corporate Developments:                                                        

Our 4th Quarter and full-year results reflect the challenging year that was 2024 for our industry as a whole. Rising interest rates and global uncertainty continue to delay many financings and broader financial decisions on the part of issuers, which negatively impacts our Corporate Finance business. While 2024 showed some signs of improvement, the year ahead for our core businesses looks somewhat unclear. That said we intend to move ahead with a number of initiatives to further expand our business portfolio, while growing our existing Wealth Management, Capital Markets businesses and Commercial Lending operations. We are hopeful for an improved 2025.

The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hampton Securities Limited (“HSL”) continues to develop its Wealth Management, Advisory Team and Principal-Agent programs which offers the industry’s most experienced wealth managers a unique and flexible operating platform that provides additional freedom, financial support, and tax effectiveness as they build and manage their professional practice. Our Corporate Finance Group provides early stage, growing companies the capital, they need to create value for investors. Our Treasury Group works to maximize returns from our balance sheet and strengthen our competitive position as one of Canada’s leading independent financial institutions.   The company’s wholly owned commercial lending business, Oxygen Working Capital Corp. (OXY), provides factoring and term financing to businesses across Canada. Copies of Hampton’s unaudited interim financial statements and its Management’s Discussion & Analysis for the fiscal year ended August 31st, 2024 can be accessed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

About Hampton Financial Corporation

Hampton is a unique private equity firm that seeks to build shareholder value through long-term strategic investments. Through HSL, Hampton is actively engaged in family office, wealth management, institutional services and capital markets activities. HSL is a full-service investment dealer, regulated by IIROC and registered in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, and Quebec. In addition, the Company provides investment banking services, which include assisting companies with raising capital, advising on mergers and acquisitions, and aiding issuers in obtaining a listing on recognized securities exchanges in Canada and abroad.   The company is also engaged in the Commercial Lending space through its wholly owned subsidiary, Oxygen Working Capital. The company continues to explore opportunities to diversify its sources of revenue by way of strategic investments in both complimentary business and non-core sectors that can leverage the expertise of its Board and the diverse experience of its management team.

For more information, please contact:

Olga JuravlevChief Financial OfficerHampton Financial Corporation(416) 862-8701

Or

Peter M. DeebExecutive Chairman & CEOHampton Financial Corporation(416) 862-8651

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