MONTREAL, March 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TECSYS Inc. (TSX:TCS) an industry-leading supply chain management software company, today announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2018, ended January 31, 2018. The unaudited interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). All dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Third Quarter Highlights:

  • Total revenue was $17.2 million, 1% lower than $17.4 million for Q3 2017. The weaker U.S. dollar had an unfavorable impact of $0.6 million. Excluding the foreign exchange impact, total revenue would have grown by 2%.
  • Proprietary products revenue decreased by $0.6 million to $0.9 million compared to Q3 2017.
  • Cloud, maintenance and subscription revenue stayed flat at $6.6 million compared to Q3 2017.
  • Professional services revenue was $7.3 million, 6% higher than $6.9 million in Q3 2017.
  • Total gross profit margin was 47%, compared to 51% in Q3 2017.
  • Operating expenses decreased to $7.3 million, compared to $7.6 million for Q3 2017.
  • Profit from operations was $0.8 million, compared to $1.3 million for the same period in fiscal 2017. The weaker U.S. dollar had an unfavorable impact of $0.4 million. Excluding the foreign exchange impact, profit from operations would have been $1.2 million.
  • Profit was $0.7 million or $0.06 per share in Q3 2018 compared to $0.9 million or $0.07 per share for Q3 2017.
  • EBITDA was $1.3 million, compared to $1.9 million for Q3 2017. The weaker U.S. dollar had an unfavorable impact of $0.4 million. Excluding the foreign exchange impact, EBITDA would have been $1.7 million.
  • Total contract value bookings amounted to $12.0 million, compared to $14.6 million for Q3 2017.
  • At the end of Q3, backlog stood at $42.0 million.
  • Cash and cash equivalents, as well as redeemable long-term investments, totaled $20.7 million at the end of Q3 2018 compared to $13.5 million at the end of Q4 2017.

“In the third quarter of fiscal 2018 we were delighted to add another IDN to our client list as well as expand within our base of hospital networks as we signed additional contracts for point-of-use implementation within our customer base.  In constant currency, revenue rose 2% in the quarter, and bookings were strong. We have continued to reduce operating expenses to enable more of our revenue to fall to the bottom line.  Even before adjusting for currency, our operating expenses as a percent of revenue continue to drop and our YTD operating earnings are up 32% or 53% after adjusting for currency swings,” said Peter Brereton, President and CEO of TECSYS Inc. “The pipeline looks good, our backlog remains strong, and the fourth quarter is off to a very strong start with the signing of a large new enterprise IDN contract and several base account projects.”

In thousands of dollars except per share amounts

Results from Operations Q3 2018
Q3 2017
9 Months Ended
January 31, 2018
9 Months Ended
January 31, 2017
Trailing 12 Months Ended
January 31, 2018
Trailing 12 Months Ended
January 31, 2017
Total Revenue $ 17,227   $ 17,385   $ 51,810   $ 50,000   $ 70,257   $ 71,144  
Gross Profit $ 8,120   $ 8,915   $ 25,310   $ 24,182   $ 34,694   $ 36,508  
Gross Margin %   47%     51%     49%     50%     49%     51%  
Operating Expenses $ 7,275   $ 7,577   $ 22,805   $ 22,911   $ 26,139   $ 31,370  
Op Ex as % of Revenue   42%     44%     44%     46%     37%     44%  
Profit from Operations $ 845   $ 1,338   $ 2,505   $ 1,901   $ 8,555   $ 5,138  
EBITDA $ 1,312   $ 1,941   $ 4,183   $ 3,690   $ 10,857   $ 7,527  
EPS $ 0.06   $ 0.07   $ 0.17   $ 0.10   $ 0.56   $ 0.41  
Contract Bookings $ 12,024   $ 14,590   $ 33,369   $ 31,526   $ 44,471   $ 44,590  

First Nine Months Highlights:

  • Total revenue was $51.8 million, 4% higher than $50.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2017. The weaker U.S. dollar had an unfavorable impact of $0.7 million. Excluding the foreign exchange impact, total revenue would have grown at 5%.
  • Cloud, maintenance and subscription revenue increased to $20.1 million, 3% higher than $19.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2017.
  • Professional services revenue was $21.4 million, 9% higher than $19.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2017.
  • Total gross profit margin was 49%, compared to 50% in the first nine months of fiscal 2017.
  • Operating expenses decreased to $22.8 million compared to $22.9 million the first nine months of fiscal 2017.
  • Profit from operations was $2.5 million, compared to $1.9 million for the same period in fiscal 2017. The weaker U.S. dollar had an unfavorable impact of $0.4 million. Excluding the foreign exchange impact, profit from operations would have been $2.9 million.
  • Profit was $2.1 million or $0.17 per share for the first nine months of fiscal 2018 compared to $1.2 million or $0.10 per share for the first nine months of fiscal 2017.
  • EBITDA was $4.2 million, compared to $3.7 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2017. Excluding the foreign exchange impact, EBITDA would have been $4.6 million.
  • Total contract value bookings amounted to $33.4 million, compared to $31.5 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2017.

The Company declared a dividend of $0.05 per share, to be paid on April 12, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 22, 2018.

Third Quarter 2018 Results Conference Call

Date: March 2, 2018

Time: 8:30 am EST

Phone number: (416) 981-9070 or (800) 698-6127

The call can be replayed until March 9th, 2018 by calling (416) 626-4100 or (800) 558-5253 (access code: 21884079).

About TECSYS

TECSYS provides transformative supply chain solutions that equip our customers to succeed in a rapidly-changing omni-channel world. TECSYS solutions are built on a true enterprise supply chain platform, and include warehouse management, distribution, transportation management, supply management at point-of-use as well as complete financial management and analytics solutions. Customers running on TECSYS’ Supply Chain Platform are confident knowing they can execute, day in and day out, regardless of business fluctuations or changes in technology, they can adapt and scale to any business needs or size, and they can expand and collaborate with customers, suppliers and partners as one borderless enterprise. From demand planning to demand fulfillment, TECSYS puts power into the hands of both front-line workers and back office planners, and unshackles business leaders so they can see and manage their supply chains like never before.

TECSYS is the market leader in supply chain solutions for health systems and hospitals. Over 600 mid-size and Fortune 1000 customers trust their supply chains to TECSYS in the healthcare, service parts, third-party logistics, and general wholesale high-volume distribution industries. TECSYS’ shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TCS.

Contact

Solutions and General info: [email protected]

Investor Relations: [email protected], (514) 866-5800 ext. 4120

Media Relations: [email protected]

By phone: (514) 866-0001 or (800) 922-8649

Forward Looking Statements

The statements in this news release relating to matters that are not historical fact are forward looking statements that are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties, including but not limited to future economic conditions, the markets that TECSYS Inc. serves, the actions of competitors, major new technological trends, and other factors beyond the control of TECSYS Inc., which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. More information about the risks and uncertainties associated with TECSYS Inc.’s business can be found in the MD&A section of the Company’s annual report and annual information form for the fiscal year ended April 30th, 2017. These documents have been filed with the Canadian securities commissions and are available on our website (www.tecsys.com) and on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).

Copyright © TECSYS Inc. 2018. All names, trademarks, products, and services mentioned are registered or unregistered trademarks of their respective owners. 

TECSYS Inc.          
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position    
(Unaudited)          
As at January 31, 2018 and April 30, 2017          
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)          
           
      January 31, 2018   April 30, 2017  
           
Assets          
           
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 10,715 $ 13,476  
Accounts receivable     12,627   14,218  
Work in progress     472   612  
Other receivables     983   370  
Tax credits     5,477   3,126  
Inventory     1,427   914  
Prepaid expenses     1,811   1,899  
Total current assets     33,512   34,615  
           
Non-current assets          
Long-term investments     10,007    
Other long-term receivables     252    
Tax credits     5,179   5,407  
Property and equipment     2,899   2,444  
Deferred development costs     2,039   2,751  
Other intangible assets     1,416   1,523  
Goodwill     3,596   3,596  
Deferred tax assets     2,494   2,201  
Total non-current assets     27,882   17,922  
           
Total assets   $ 61,394 $ 52,537  
           
Liabilities          
           
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   $ 8,998 $ 9,265  
Current portion of long-term debt     47   69  
Deferred revenue     10,016   12,094  
Total current liabilities     19,061   21,428  
           
Non-current liabilities          
Long-term debt     88   121  
Other non-current liabilities     290   277  
Total non-current liabilities     378   398  
Total liabilities     19,439   21,826  
           
Equity          
           
Share capital     18,803   8,349  
Contributed surplus     9,577   9,577  
Retained earnings     13,379   13,064  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)     196   (279 )
Total equity attributable to the owners of the Company   41,955   30,711  
           
           
           
Total liabilities and equity   $ 61,394 $ 52,537  

TECSYS Inc.                    
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income              
(Unaudited)                    
Three and nine-month periods ended January 31, 2018 and 2017                    
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data)                    
                     
      Three Months Ended     Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended     Nine Months Ended    
      January 31, 2018     January 31, 2017   January 31, 2018     January 31, 2017    
                     
Revenue:                    
Proprietary products   $ 930   $ 1,546 $ 3,823   $ 4,549    
Third-party products     1,943     1,663   4,912     4,661    
Cloud, maintenance and subscription     6,569     6,606   20,105     19,443    
Professional services     7,332     6,917   21,360     19,558    
Reimbursable expenses     453     653   1,610     1,789    
Total revenue     17,227     17,385   51,810     50,000    
                     
Cost of revenue:                    
Products     1,766     1,511   4,498     4,124    
Services     6,888     6,306   20,392     19,275    
Reimbursable expenses     453     653   1,610     1,789    
Total cost of revenue     9,107     8,470   26,500     25,188    
                     
Gross profit     8,120     8,915   25,310     24,812    
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Sales and marketing     3,327     3,672   10,811     11,027    
General and administration     1,591     1,454   4,778     4,513    
Research and development, net of tax credits     2,357     2,451   7,216     7,371    
Total operating expenses     7,275     7,577   22,805     22,911    
                     
Profit from operations     845     1,338   2,505     1,901    
                     
Net finance (income) costs     (17 )   45   (84 )   196    
                     
Profit before income taxes     862     1,293   2,589     1,705    
                     
Income taxes     140     405   442     483    
                     
                     
Profit attributable to the owners of the Company   $ 722   $ 888 $ 2,147   $ 1,222    
                     
Other comprehensive income (loss):                    
Effective portion of changes in fair value on designated revenue hedges     335     373   475     (488 )  
                     
Comprehensive income attributable to the owners of the Company   $ 1,057   $ 1,261 $ 2,622   $ 734    
                     
Basic and diluted earnings per common share   $ 0.06   $ 0.07 $ 0.17   $ 0.10    

TECSYS Inc.            
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows            
(Unaudited)            
Nine-month periods ended January 31, 2018 and 2017            
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)            
             
      Nine Months Ended     Nine Months Ended    
      January 31, 2018     January 31, 2017    
             
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities:            
Profit for the period   $ 2,147   $ 1,222    
Adjustments for:            
Depreciation of property and equipment     562     616    
Depreciation of deferred development costs     856     1,007    
Depreciation of other intangible assets     348     368    
Net finance (income) costs     (84 )   196    
Unrealized foreign exchange and other     (850 )   142    
Non-refundable tax credits     (590 )   (685 )  
Income taxes     323     361    
Operating activities excluding changes in non-cash working            
capital items related to operations     2,712     3,227    
             
Accounts receivable     1,591     3,707    
Work in progress     140     (390 )  
Other receivables     (338 )   (75 )  
Tax credits     (2,157 )   144    
Inventory     (513 )   (22 )  
Prepaid expenses     88     (188 )  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     277     (2,158 )  
Deferred revenue     (2,078 )   (171 )  
Changes in non-cash working capital items related to operations     (2,990 )   847    
             
Net cash (used in) from operating activities     (278 )   4,074    
             
Cash flows (used in) from financing activities:            
Repayment of long-term debt     (55 )   (1,084 )  
Issuance of common shares     10,454        
Payment of dividends     (1,832 )   (1,293 )  
Interest paid     (1 )   (69 )  
Net cash from (used in) financing activities     8,566     (2,446 )  
             
Cash flows (used in) from investing activities:            
Long-term investments     (10,007 )      
Interest received     173     75    
Acquisitions of property and equipment     (830 )   (267 )  
Acquisitions of other intangible assets     (241 )   (132 )  
Deferred development costs     (144 )   (254 )  
Net cash used in investing activities     (11,049 )   (578 )  
             
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period     (2,761 )   1,050    
             
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period     13,476     9,704    
             
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period   $ 10,715   $ 10,754    
             

TECSYS Inc.                          
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity                        
(Unaudited)                          
Nine-month periods ended January 31, 2018 and 2017                          
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except number of shares)                          
                           
                           
    Share capital   Contributed   Accumulated   Retained   Total  
    Number   Amount   surplus   other comprehensive   earnings      
                (loss) income           
Balance, April 30, 2017   12,315,326   $ 8,349   $ 9,577   $ (279 )   $ 13,064     $ 30,711    
                           
Profit for the period                     2,147       2,147    
Other comprehensive income for the period:                          
Effective portion of changes in fair value on designated revenue hedges             475             475    
Total comprehensive income for the period               475       2,147       2,622    
                           
Common shares issued under bought deal financing   767,050     10,454                     10,454    
Dividends to equity owners                     (1,832 )     (1,832 )  
Total transactions with owners of the Company   767,050     10,454               (1,832 )     8,622    
                           
Balance, January 31, 2018   13,082,376   $ 18,803   $ 9,577   $ 196     $ 13,379     $ 41,955    
                           
                           
Balance, April 30, 2016   12,315,326   $ 8,349   $ 9,577   $ 607     $ 8,913     $ 27,446    
                           
Profit for the period                     1,222       1,222    
Other comprehensive loss for the period:                          
Effective portion of changes in fair value on designated revenue hedges             (488 )           (488 )  
Total comprehensive (loss) income for the period               (488 )     1,222       734    
                           
Dividends to equity owners                     (1,293 )     (1,293 )  
Total transactions with owners of the Company                     (1,293 )     (1,293 )  
                           
Balance, January 31, 2017   12,315,326   $ 8,349   $ 9,577   $ 119     $ 8,842     $ 26,887