Altisource Announces First Quarter 2020 Financial Results
- Service revenue of
$113.2 million - Loss from operations of
$(4.2) million - Adjusted operating income(1) of
$8.5 million - Loss before income taxes and non-controlling interests of
$(9.1) million - Adjusted pretax income attributable to
Altisource (1) of$4.4 million - Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”)(1) of
$13.2 million - Net loss attributable to
Altisource of$(11.7) million , or$(0.75) per diluted share - Adjusted net income attributable to
Altisource (1) of$2.7 million , or$0.17 per diluted share
LUXEMBOURG,
“Altisource, like other companies in our industry, is adapting to the rapidly changing environment from the COVID-19 pandemic. Our first quarter 2020 financial performance in our default related services businesses was negatively impacted by COVID-19 related governmental restrictions and changing vendor and consumer behavior. This impact was partially offset by stronger performance from our origination related businesses that benefited from lower interest rates throughout most of the quarter. We have three areas of focus in responding to the pandemic. First, maintaining the health and safety of our employees. Second, adjusting our operations to mitigate some of the impact to our customers and business while complying with governmental orders and guidance. Third, addressing our cost structure and preserving liquidity to prepare for what could be a period of lower revenue than planned,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
First Quarter 2020 Highlights(2)
Financial and Corporate:
- Ended the first quarter 2020 with
$120.4 million of cash, cash equivalents and investment in equity securities - Ended the first quarter 2020 with
$173.5 million of net debt less investment in equity securities(1), 30% lower thanMarch 31, 2019 - The Company’s first quarter 2020 financial performance in its default related services businesses was negatively impacted by COVID-19 related governmental restrictions and changing vendor and consumer behavior
- To adapt to this rapidly changing COVID-19 environment,
Altisource is focused on efforts intended to (1) maintain the health and safety of its employees, (2) adjust the Company’s operations to mitigate the impact to its customers and business while complying with governmental orders and guidance and (3) address Altisource’s cost structure and preserve liquidity to prepare for what could be a period of lower revenue than planned
Business Highlights:
Field Services
- Grew Field Services revenue from customers other than Ocwen Financial Corporation (“Ocwen”), New Residential Investment Corp. (“NRZ”) and
Front Yard Residential Corporation (“RESI”) by 177% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019
Marketplace
- Grew Hubzu revenue from customers other than Ocwen, NRZ and RESI by 39% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019
- Grew Hubzu inventory from customers other than Ocwen, NRZ and RESI by 22% since
March 31, 2019 , with such inventory representing 38% of total Hubzu inventory as ofMarch 31, 2020
Mortgage and
- Grew Mortgage and
Real Estate Solutions revenue from customers other than Ocwen, NRZ and RESI by 47% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019
First Quarter 2020 Financial Results
First quarter 2020 service revenue of
First quarter 2020 loss from operations increased to a loss of
First quarter 2020 adjusted operating income(1) of
First quarter 2020 loss before income taxes and non-controlling interests of
First quarter 2020 adjusted pretax income attributable to
First quarter 2020 Adjusted EBITDA(1) of
First quarter 2020 loss per diluted share was
First quarter 2020 adjusted earnings per share(1) of
First Quarter 2020 Results Compared to the First Quarter 2019:
(in thousands, except per share data) | First quarter 2020 |
First quarter 2019 |
% Change | |||||||
Service revenue | $ | 113,176 | $ | 164,999 | (31 | ) | ||||
Loss from operations | (4,155 | ) | (626 | ) | N/M | |||||
Adjusted operating income(1) | 8,501 | 17,319 | (51 | ) | ||||||
Loss before income taxes and non-controlling interests | (9,124 | ) | (3,966 | ) | 130 | |||||
Pretax loss attributable to |
(9,229 | ) | (4,406 | ) | 109 | |||||
Adjusted pretax income attributable to |
4,435 | 11,301 | (61 | ) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 13,163 | 22,733 | (42 | ) | ||||||
Net loss attributable to |
(11,650 | ) | (3,184 | ) | 266 | |||||
Adjusted net income attributable to |
2,653 | 8,005 | (67 | ) | ||||||
Diluted loss per share | (0.75 | ) | (0.20 | ) | 275 | |||||
Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) | 0.17 | 0.48 | (65 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows used in operating activities | (1,648 | ) | (6,655 | ) | (75 | ) | ||||
Adjusted cash flows from operating activities less additions to premises and equipment(1) |
(2,159 | ) | (186 | ) | N/M |
N/M - not meaningful.
- First quarter 2020 and first quarter 2019 loss from operations include restructuring charges of
$2.9 million and$4.4 million , respectively, related to Project Catalyst. First quarter 2020 loss from operations also includes losses from Pointillist of$2.6 million . The first quarter 2019 includes a sales tax accrual of$2.1 million and an other asset write-off from a business exit of$0.2 million (no comparable amounts in the first quarter 2020). - First quarter 2020 and first quarter 2019 pretax loss attributable to
Altisource (1) include unrealized mark-to-market (losses) gains on our equity investment in RESI of$(1.3) million and$2.2 million , respectively. - First quarter 2020 net loss attributable to
Altisource includes certain income tax items totaling$1.9 million driven by the decrease in theIndia income tax rate that resulted in a higher tax provision for the first quarter 2020 from adjustments to deferred tax assets inIndia and adjustments to foreign income tax reserves (no comparable amounts in the first quarter 2019).
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(1) This is a non-GAAP measure that is defined and reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measure herein.
(2) Applies to 2020 unless otherwise indicated.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical fact, including statements about management’s beliefs and expectations. These statements may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “estimate,” “seek,” “believe,” “potential” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Because such statements are based on expectations as to the future and are not statements of historical fact, actual results may differ materially from what is contemplated by the forward-looking statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three months ended March 31, |
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2020 | 2019 | |||||||
Service revenue | $ | 113,176 | $ | 164,999 | ||||
Reimbursable expenses | 7,845 | 4,496 | ||||||
Non-controlling interests | 423 | 440 | ||||||
Total revenue | 121,444 | 169,935 | ||||||
Cost of revenue | 86,736 | 119,719 | ||||||
Reimbursable expenses | 7,845 | 4,496 | ||||||
Gross profit | 26,863 | 45,720 | ||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 28,093 | 41,926 | ||||||
Restructuring charges | 2,925 | 4,420 | ||||||
Loss from operations | (4,155 | ) | (626 | ) | ||||
Other income (expense), net | ||||||||
Interest expense | (4,716 | ) | (5,952 | ) | ||||
Unrealized (loss) gain on investment in equity securities | (1,347 | ) | 2,238 | |||||
Other income (expense), net | 1,094 | 374 | ||||||
Total other income (expense), net | (4,969 | ) | (3,340 | ) | ||||
Loss before income taxes and non-controlling interests | (9,124 | ) | (3,966 | ) | ||||
Income tax (provision) benefit | (2,421 | ) | 1,222 | |||||
Net loss | (11,545 | ) | (2,744 | ) | ||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | (105 | ) | (440 | ) | ||||
Net loss attributable to |
$ | (11,650 | ) | $ | (3,184 | ) | ||
Loss per share: | ||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.75 | ) | $ | (0.20 | ) | ||
Diluted | $ | (0.75 | ) | $ | (0.20 | ) | ||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||
Basic | 15,497 | 16,292 | ||||||
Diluted | 15,497 | 16,292 | ||||||
Comprehensive loss: | ||||||||
Comprehensive loss, net of tax | $ | (11,545 | ) | $ | (2,744 | ) | ||
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests | (105 | ) | (440 | ) | ||||
Comprehensive loss attributable to |
$ | (11,650 | ) | $ | (3,184 | ) | ||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except for per share data)
(unaudited)
2020 |
2019 |
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ASSETS | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 79,098 | $ | 82,741 | |||
Investment in equity securities | 41,271 | 42,618 | |||||
Accounts receivable, net | 43,576 | 43,615 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 17,660 | 15,214 | |||||
Total current assets | 181,605 | 184,188 | |||||
Premises and equipment, net | 20,984 | 24,526 | |||||
Right-of-use assets under operating leases | 26,064 | 29,074 | |||||
73,849 | 73,849 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 56,837 | 61,046 | |||||
Deferred tax assets, net | 1,244 | 1,626 | |||||
Other assets | 8,012 | 10,810 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 368,595 | $ | 385,119 | |||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 64,658 | $ | 67,671 | |||
Deferred revenue | 5,482 | 5,183 | |||||
Other current liabilities | 14,582 | 14,724 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 84,722 | 87,578 | |||||
Long-term debt | 288,233 | 287,882 | |||||
Other non-current liabilities | 27,164 | 31,016 | |||||
Commitments, contingencies and regulatory matters | |||||||
Equity (deficit): | |||||||
Common stock ( |
25,413 | 25,413 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 136,563 | 133,669 | |||||
Retained earnings | 252,466 | 272,026 | |||||
(447,229 | ) | (453,934 | ) | ||||
(32,787 | ) | (22,826 | ) | ||||
Non-controlling interests | 1,263 | 1,469 | |||||
Total deficit | (31,524 | ) | (21,357 | ) | |||
Total liabilities and deficit | $ | 368,595 | $ | 385,119 | |||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three months ended March 31, |
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2020 | 2019 | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
Net loss | $ | (11,545 | ) | $ | (2,744 | ) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 4,117 | 5,631 | |||||
Amortization of right-of-use assets under operating leases | 2,706 | 3,738 | |||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 4,209 | 8,647 | |||||
Unrealized loss (gain) on investment in equity securities | 1,347 | (2,238 | ) | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 2,894 | 2,621 | |||||
Bad debt expense | 342 | 155 | |||||
Amortization of debt discount | 167 | 153 | |||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 184 | 170 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 126 | 582 | |||||
Loss on disposal of fixed assets | 39 | 331 | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts receivable | (303 | ) | 1,091 | ||||
Short-term investments in real estate | — | (401 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (36 | ) | (781 | ) | |||
Other assets | 612 | (92 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (3,116 | ) | (16,318 | ) | |||
Current and non-current operating lease liabilities | (3,354 | ) | (3,480 | ) | |||
Other current and non-current liabilities | (37 | ) | (3,720 | ) | |||
Net cash used in operating activities | (1,648 | ) | (6,655 | ) | |||
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||
Additions to premises and equipment | (511 | ) | (790 | ) | |||
Net cash used in investing activities | (511 | ) | (790 | ) | |||
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||
Proceeds from stock option exercises | — | 28 | |||||
Distributions to non-controlling interests | (311 | ) | (620 | ) | |||
Payments of tax withholding on issuance of restricted share units and restricted shares | (1,205 | ) | (585 | ) | |||
Net cash used in financing activities | (1,516 | ) | (1,177 | ) | |||
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (3,675 | ) | (8,622 | ) | |||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period | 86,583 | 64,046 | |||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period | $ | 82,908 | $ | 55,424 | |||
Supplemental cash flow information: | |||||||
Interest paid | $ | 4,415 | $ | 5,634 | |||
Income taxes (received) paid, net | (1,720 | ) | 2,410 | ||||
Acquisition of right-of-use assets with operating lease liabilities | 705 | 209 | |||||
Reduction of right-of-use assets from operating lease modifications or reassessments | (1,273 | ) | — | ||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||||||
Net increase in payables for purchases of premises and equipment | $ | 103 | $ | 28 | |||
NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Adjusted operating income, pretax loss attributable to
It is management’s intent to provide non-GAAP financial information to enhance the understanding of Altisource’s GAAP financial information, and it should be considered by the reader in addition to, but not instead of, the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Each non-GAAP financial measure is presented along with the corresponding GAAP measure so as not to imply that more emphasis should be placed on the non-GAAP measure. The non-GAAP financial information presented may be determined or calculated differently by other companies. The non-GAAP financial information should not be unduly relied upon.
Adjusted operating income is calculated by removing intangible asset amortization expense, share-based compensation expense, restructuring charges, Pointillist losses, sales tax accrual and other asset write-off from business exit from loss from operations. Pretax loss attributable to
NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Reconciliations of the non-GAAP measures to the corresponding GAAP measures are as follows:
Three months ended March 31, |
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2020 | 2019 | |||||||
Loss from operations | $ | (4,155 | ) | $ | (626 | ) | ||
Intangible asset amortization expense | 4,209 | 8,647 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 2,894 | 2,621 | ||||||
Restructuring charges | 2,925 | 4,420 | ||||||
Pointillist losses | 2,628 | — | ||||||
Sales tax accrual | — | 2,053 | ||||||
Other asset write-off from business exit | — | 204 | ||||||
Adjusted operating income | $ | 8,501 | $ | 17,319 | ||||
Loss before income taxes and non-controlling interests | $ | (9,124 | ) | $ | (3,966 | ) | ||
Non-controlling interests | (105 | ) | (440 | ) | ||||
Pretax loss attributable to |
(9,229 | ) | (4,406 | ) | ||||
Intangible asset amortization expense | 4,209 | 8,647 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 2,894 | 2,621 | ||||||
Restructuring charges | 2,925 | 4,420 | ||||||
Pointillist losses | 2,289 | — | ||||||
Unrealized loss (gain) on investment in equity securities | 1,347 | (2,238 | ) | |||||
Sales tax accrual | — | 2,053 | ||||||
Other asset write-off from business exit | — | 204 | ||||||
Adjusted pretax income attributable to |
$ | 4,435 | $ | 11,301 | ||||
Net loss attributable to |
$ | (11,650 | ) | $ | (3,184 | ) | ||
Income tax provision (benefit) | 2,421 | (1,222 | ) | |||||
Interest expense (net of interest income) | 4,642 | 5,801 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 8,326 | 14,278 | ||||||
Unrealized loss (gain) on investment in equity securities | 1,347 | (2,238 | ) | |||||
Share-based compensation | 2,894 | 2,621 | ||||||
Sales tax accrual | — | 2,053 | ||||||
Restructuring charges | 2,925 | 4,420 | ||||||
Pointillist losses | 2,258 | — | ||||||
Other asset write-off from business exit | — | 204 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 13,163 | $ | 22,733 | ||||
Net loss attributable to |
$ | (11,650 | ) | $ | (3,184 | ) | ||
Intangible asset amortization expense, net of tax | 4,183 | 5,983 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax | 2,643 | 1,813 | ||||||
Restructuring charges, net of tax | 2,498 | 3,379 | ||||||
Pointillist losses, net of tax | 1,757 | — | ||||||
Unrealized loss (gain) on investment in equity securities, net of tax | 1,347 | (1,656 | ) | |||||
Sales tax accrual, net of tax | — | 1,519 | ||||||
Other asset write-off from business exit, net of tax | — | 151 | ||||||
Certain income tax related items | 1,875 | — | ||||||
Adjusted net income attributable to |
$ | 2,653 | $ | 8,005 | ||||
Diluted loss per share | $ | (0.75 | ) | $ | (0.20 | ) | ||
Impact of using diluted share count instead of basic share count for a loss per share |
0.01 | 0.01 | ||||||
Intangible asset amortization expense, net of tax, per diluted share | 0.27 | 0.36 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax, per diluted share | 0.17 | 0.11 | ||||||
Restructuring charges, net of tax, per diluted share | 0.16 | 0.20 | ||||||
Pointillist losses, net of tax, per diluted share | 0.11 | — | ||||||
Unrealized loss (gain) on investment in equity securities, net of tax, per diluted share | 0.09 | (0.10 | ) | |||||
Sales tax accrual, net of tax, per diluted share | — | 0.09 | ||||||
Other asset write-off from business exit, net of tax, per diluted share | — | 0.01 | ||||||
Certain income tax related items per diluted share | 0.12 | — | ||||||
Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.48 | ||||
Calculation of the impact of intangible asset amortization expense, net of tax |
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Intangible asset amortization expense | $ | 4,209 | $ | 8,647 | ||||
Tax benefit from intangible asset amortization | (26 | ) | (2,664 | ) | ||||
Intangible asset amortization expense, net of tax | 4,183 | 5,983 | ||||||
Diluted share count | 15,769 | 16,638 | ||||||
Intangible asset amortization expense, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.36 | ||||
Calculation of the impact of share-based compensation expense, net of tax |
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Share-based compensation expense | $ | 2,894 | $ | 2,621 | ||||
Tax benefit from share-based compensation expense | (251 | ) | (808 | ) | ||||
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax | 2,643 | 1,813 | ||||||
Diluted share count | 15,769 | 16,638 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.11 | ||||
Calculation of the impact of restructuring charges, net of tax | ||||||||
Restructuring charges | $ | 2,925 | $ | 4,420 | ||||
Tax benefit from restructuring charges | (427 | ) | (1,041 | ) | ||||
Restructuring charges, net of tax | 2,498 | 3,379 | ||||||
Diluted share count | 15,769 | 16,638 | ||||||
Restructuring charges, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.20 | ||||
Calculation of the impact of Pointillist losses, net of tax | ||||||||
Pointillist losses | $ | 2,289 | $ | — | ||||
Tax benefit from Pointillist losses | (532 | ) | — | |||||
Pointillist losses, net of tax | 1,757 | — | ||||||
Diluted share count | 15,769 | 16,638 | ||||||
Pointillist losses, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | 0.11 | $ | — | ||||
Calculation of the impact of the unrealized loss (gain) on investment in equity securities, net of tax |
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Unrealized loss (gain) on investment in equity securities | $ | 1,347 | $ | (2,238 | ) | |||
Tax provision from the unrealized loss (gain) on investment in equity securities | — | 582 | ||||||
Unrealized loss (gain) on investment in equity securities, net of tax | 1,347 | (1,656 | ) | |||||
Diluted share count | 15,769 | 16,638 | ||||||
Unrealized loss (gain) on investment in equity securities, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | 0.09 | $ | (0.10 | ) | |||
Calculation of the impact of sales tax accrual, net of tax | ||||||||
Sales tax accrual | $ | — | $ | 2,053 | ||||
Tax benefit from sales tax accrual | — | (534 | ) | |||||
Sales tax accrual, net of tax | — | 1,519 | ||||||
Diluted share count | 15,769 | 16,638 | ||||||
Sales tax accrual, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | — | $ | 0.09 | ||||
Calculation of the impact of other asset write-off from business exit, net of tax |
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Other asset write-off from business exit | $ | — | $ | 204 | ||||
Tax benefit from other asset write-off from business exit | — | (53 | ) | |||||
Other asset write-off from business exit, net of tax | — | 151 | ||||||
Diluted share count | 15,769 | 16,638 | ||||||
Other asset write-off from business exit, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | — | $ | 0.01 | ||||
Certain income tax related items resulting from: | ||||||||
$ | 1,384 | $ | — | |||||
Foreign income tax reserves/other | 491 | — | ||||||
Certain income tax related items | 1,875 | — | ||||||
Diluted share count | 15,769 | 16,638 | ||||||
Certain income tax related items per diluted share | $ | 0.12 | $ | — | ||||
Cash flows used in operating activities | $ | (1,648 | ) | $ | (6,655 | ) | ||
Increase in short-term investments in real estate | — | 401 | ||||||
Payment of sales tax accrual | — | 6,858 | ||||||
Adjusted cash flows from operating activities | (1,648 | ) | 604 | |||||
Less: additions to premises and equipment | (511 | ) | (790 | ) | ||||
Adjusted cash flows from operating activities less additions to premises and equipment |
$ | (2,159 | ) | $ | (186 | ) | ||
Senior secured term loan | $ | 293,826 | $ | 338,822 | |||
Less: Cash and cash equivalents | (79,098 | ) | (51,509 | ) | |||
Less: Investment in equity securities | (41,271 | ) | (38,419 | ) | |||
Net debt less investment in equity securities | $ | 173,457 | $ | 248,894 | |||
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Note: Amounts may not add to the total due to rounding.
Source: Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A.