Altisource Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Financial Results
Full Year 2018
- Service revenue of $805.5 million
- Operating income of $42.5 million and adjusted operating income(1) of $88.3 million
- Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests of $1.4 million and adjusted pre-tax income attributable to Altisource(1) of $62.0 million, or 7.7% of service revenue
- Net loss attributable to Altisource of $(5.4) million, or $(0.32) per share, and adjusted net income attributable to Altisource(1) of $42.6 million, or $2.43 per diluted share
Fourth Quarter 2018
- Service revenue of $210.9 million
- Operating income of $2.0 million and adjusted operating income(1) of $24.3 million
- Loss before income taxes and non-controlling interests of $(12.8) million and adjusted pre-tax income attributable to Altisource(1) of $17.6 million, or 8.3% of service revenue
- Net loss attributable to Altisource of $(11.5) million, or $(0.69) per share, and adjusted net income attributable to Altisource(1) of $10.1 million, or $0.59 per diluted share
LUXEMBOURG, Feb. 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (“Altisource” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ASPS), a leading provider and marketplace for the real estate and mortgage industries, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2018.
“2018 has been a productive year for Altisource, and we are actively taking steps to position the Company for a solid 2019 and better 2020. From a financial perspective, we substantially exceeded the mid-point of our adjusted pre-tax income and adjusted earnings per share financial scenarios, and generated strong adjusted operating cash. On the sales front, we are winning business and expanding relationships with some of the largest financial institutions in the United States. Operationally, we began to exit certain businesses and established Project Catalyst, to streamline the organization, focus on our larger opportunities, and help us achieve our longer term financial objectives,” said Chief Executive Officer William B. Shepro.
Mr. Shepro further commented, “From a capital perspective, we refinanced our term loan in April 2018, extending the maturity from December 2020 to April 2024. We reduced our debt by approximately $75 million during the year and ended 2018 with $339 million of debt, $244 million of net debt less investment in equity securities(1) and $204 million after further reducing for the book value of homes in the buy-renovate-lease-sell business. We also repurchased $40 million of Altisource stock, bringing the number of outstanding shares to 16.3 million at the end of the year.”
2018 service revenue of $805.5 million was 10% lower than 2017 primarily from the reduction in size of the Ocwen Financial Corporation (“Ocwen”) servicing portfolio and the Front Yard Residential Corporation (“RESI”) portfolio of non-performing loans and REO. These declines were partially offset by growth in the Buy-Renovate-Lease-Sell (“BRS”) and Owners.com® businesses.
Fourth quarter 2018 service revenue of $210.9 million was 2% higher than the fourth quarter of 2017 primarily from growth in the BRS business, partially offset by lower revenue from Ocwen’s servicing portfolio and RESI.
2018 operating income of $42.5 million was 15% lower than 2017 primarily from $11.6 million of restructuring charges related to Project Catalyst, a $6.2 million 2018 reserve for sales tax, and a $2.6 million write-off of goodwill associated with the decision to exit the BRS business. This was partially offset by a $13.7 million gain on sale of the Rental Property Management business and the benefits of Project Catalyst.
2018 adjusted operating income(1) of $88.3 million was 1% lower than 2017 primarily from the impact of revenue declines discussed above, almost entirely offset by margin expansion from the benefits of Project Catalyst. 2018 adjusted operating income(1) as a percentage of service revenue was 11.0% compared to 9.9% in 2017.
Fourth quarter 2018 operating income of $2.0 million was 76% lower than the fourth quarter of 2017 primarily from $8.1 million of restructuring charges related to Project Catalyst and a $2.6 million write-off of goodwill associated with the decision to exit the BRS business, partially offset by the benefits of Project Catalyst.
Fourth quarter 2018 adjusted operating income(1) of $24.3 million was 36% higher than the fourth quarter of 2017 primarily from the benefits of Project Catalyst. Fourth quarter adjusted operating income(1) as a percentage of service revenue was 11.5% compared to 8.6% in the fourth quarter of 2017.
2018 loss per share was $(0.32) compared to 2017 diluted earnings per share of $16.53. 2017 diluted earnings per share was considerably higher from a fourth quarter 2017 net income tax benefit of $284.1 million ($15.20 per diluted share) relating to the merger of two of the Company’s Luxembourg subsidiaries, the impact of statutory tax rate changes in the U.S. and Luxembourg, and foreign income tax reserves. 2018 loss per share was impacted by unrealized losses on marketable securities ($0.55 per share), restructuring charges ($0.51 per share), accrual for sales tax ($0.26 per share), loss on debt refinancing ($0.18 per share) and the write-off of goodwill in connection with the decision to exit the buy-renovate-lease-sell business ($0.11 per share). These items were partially offset by the gain on the sale of the Rental Property Management business ($0.53 per share).
2018 adjusted earnings per share(1) of $2.43 was 18% lower than 2017 primarily from higher interest expense from the Company’s April 2018 debt refinancing transaction and rising interest rates, and a higher effective tax rate from changes in the jurisdictional mix of taxable income (losses). This was partially offset by fewer diluted shares outstanding in 2018 from share repurchases.
Fourth quarter 2018 loss per share was $(0.69) compared to fourth quarter 2017 diluted earnings per share of $15.72. Fourth quarter 2017 diluted earnings per share was considerably higher than 2018 primarily from the net income tax benefit described above ($15.60 per diluted share in the fourth quarter 2018). Fourth quarter 2018 loss per share was impacted by unrealized losses on marketable securities ($0.38 per share), restructuring charges ($0.37 per share), the write-off of goodwill in connection with the decision to exit the buy-renovate-lease-sell business ($0.11 per share) and accrual for sales tax ($0.02 per share).
Fourth quarter 2018 adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) of $0.59 was the same as the fourth quarter of 2017 from adjusted operating income margin expansion and fewer diluted shares outstanding, offset by higher interest expense and effective tax rate described above.
2018 Highlights(2)
Corporate
- Generated $68.4 million of cash flows from operating activities and $79.4 million of adjusted cash flows from operating activities(1)
- Refinanced our senior secured term loan in April 2018, extending the maturity from December 2020 to April 2024; entered into an agreement for a $15 million revolving line of credit, available for general corporate purposes, as part of our new credit facility
- Used $15.0 million received from the sale of the Rental Property Management business to RESI and $49.9 million received and anticipated to be received from the discontinuation of the BRS business to repay debt
- Launched Project Catalyst to better align the Company’s cost structure with anticipated revenue, and improve operating margins and performance; we incurred $11.6 million of severance costs, professional services fees and facility shut-down costs in connection with Project Catalyst
- Repurchased 1.6 million shares of our common stock at an average price of $25.53 per share
- Ended 2018 with $94.5 million of cash, cash equivalents and investment in equity securities
- Ended 2018 with $244.3 million of net debt less investment in equity securities(1)
- Signed agreements with three new enterprise customers in the fourth quarter and was recognized as an industry leader by Forrester® in two Wave reports, one for Journey Visioning Platforms and the other for Journey Orchestration Platforms, in the Pointillist business
Mortgage Market
- Executed an agreement with one of the largest institutional real estate and mortgage investors in the U.S. to provide REO, foreclosure and short sale auctions, and began receiving REO referrals in the third quarter and foreclosure auction referrals in the fourth quarter (anticipate receiving short sale auction referrals in the first quarter 2019)
- Executed an agreement with a top-10 servicer to provide REO asset management and related services, and began receiving referrals in January 2019
- Executed an agreement with a top-5 servicer to provide field services, and anticipate beginning to receive referrals in the second quarter 2019
- Grew inventory of Hubzu homes by 64% from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 (1,470 units on January 1, 2018 compared to 2,412 units on December 31, 2018) from customers other than Ocwen, New Residential Investment Corp. (individually, together with one or more of its subsidiaries or one or more of its subsidiaries individually, “NRZ”) and RESI
- Launched the Trelix end-to-end fulfillment services offering
Real Estate Market
- Launched a new and improved Owners.com user experience (website and mobile applications) for home buyers and sellers and our real estate agents, to improve purchase and sale funnel conversion rates
- Grew Consumer Real Estate Solutions service revenue by 82% and the number of home purchase and sale transactions by 61%, in 2018 compared to 2017
- Increased the Consumer Real Estate Solutions active customer base from 2,300 clients at the end of 2017 to 5,300 clients at the end of 2018
- Sold the Real Estate Investor Solutions Rental Property Management business to RESI for total transaction proceeds of $18.0 million, $15.0 million of which was received on the closing date and $3.0 million of which will be received on the earlier of a RESI change of control or August 8, 2023; recognized a $13.7 million pretax gain on the sale of this business
- Announced plans to sell the Real Estate Investor Solutions short-term investments in real estate and discontinue the BRS business; used $49.9 million in proceeds and anticipated proceeds from BRS sales to repay a portion of the senior secured term loan
- Ended 2018 with $39.9 million of BRS inventory consisting of 287 homes; the Company anticipates selling the majority of the BRS inventory in 2019
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Results Compared to Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017:
| (in thousands, except per share data) | Fourth Quarter 2018 | Fourth Quarter 2017 | Change | Full Year 2018 | Full Year 2017 | Change | |||||||||||||||
| Service revenue | $ | 210,947 | $ | 207,307 | 2 | % | $ | 805,480 | $ | 899,561 | (10 | )% | |||||||||
| Income from operations | 2,031 | 8,596 | (76 | )% | 42,495 | 49,706 | (15 | )% | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income(1) | 24,298 | 17,838 | 36 | % | 88,339 | 89,328 | (1 | )% | |||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes and non‑controlling interests | (12,829 | ) | 3,112 | (512 | )% | 1,399 | 35,375 | (96 | )% | ||||||||||||
| Pretax (loss) income attributable to Altisource(1) | (13,446 | ) | 2,479 | (642 | )% | (1,284 | ) | 32,635 | (104 | )% | |||||||||||
| Adjusted pretax income attributable to Altisource(1) | 17,607 | 11,721 | 50 | % | 61,966 | 72,257 | (14 | )% | |||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to Altisource | (11,485 | ) | 286,350 | (104 | )% | (5,382 | ) | 308,891 | (102 | )% | |||||||||||
| Adjusted net income attributable to Altisource(1) | 10,144 | 10,779 | (6 | )% | 42,609 | 55,617 | (23 | )% | |||||||||||||
| Diluted (loss) earnings per share | (0.69 | ) | 15.72 | (104 | )% | (0.32 | ) | 16.53 | (102 | )% | |||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) | 0.59 | 0.59 | — | % | 2.43 | 2.98 | (18 | )% | |||||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | 24,752 | 18,953 | 31 | % | 68,402 | 66,082 | 4 | % | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted cash flows from operating activities(1) | 13,437 | 23,714 | (43 | )% | 79,370 | 110,462 | (28 | )% | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted cash flows from operating activities less additions for premises and equipment(1) | 13,728 | 20,685 | (34 | )% | 75,454 | 99,948 | (25 | )% | |||||||||||||
- Fourth quarter and full year 2018 operating income includes restructuring charges of $8.1 million and $11.6 million, respectively, related to Project Catalyst (no comparable amounts in 2017), a fourth quarter and full year write-off of goodwill related to the exit of the BRS business of $2.6 million (no comparable amounts in 2017) and a sales tax accrual of $0.4 million and $6.2 million, respectively (no comparable amounts in 2017) and a full year 2018 gain of $13.7 million in connection with the sale of the Rental Property Management business to RESI (no comparable amounts in the fourth quarter of 2018 and 2017)
- Fourth quarter and full year 2018 pretax income attributable to Altisource(1) includes a mark-to-market loss on our equity investment in RESI of $8.8 million and $13.0 million, respectively (no comparable amounts in 2017(3))
- Fourth quarter and full year 2018 net loss attributable to Altisource includes certain income tax related reserves, net of $0 million and $1.6 million, respectively (tax benefit for certain income tax related items of $284.1 million in both the fourth quarter and full year 2017)
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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 2018 unless otherwise indicated.
(3) Effective January 1, 2018, mark-to-market adjustments of our investment in RESI are reflected in our results of operations in connection with the adoption of a new accounting principle (previously reflected in comprehensive income).
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. Altisource does not undertake, and expressly disclaims, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The risks and uncertainties to which forward-looking statements are subject include, but are not limited to, our ability to retain existing customers and attract new customers and the potential for changes in our customer relationships; various risks relating to our ability to effectively manage our regulatory and contractual obligations; the adequacy of our financial resources, including our sources of liquidity and ability to repay borrowings and comply with our Credit Agreement, including the financial and other covenants contained therein; as well as Altisource’s ability to retain key executives or employees, general economic and market conditions, behavior of customers, suppliers and/or competitors, technological developments, governmental regulations, taxes and policies, and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the “Forward-Looking Statements,” “Risk Factors” and other sections of Altisource’s Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Webcast
Altisource will host a webcast at 8:30 a.m. EST today to discuss our fourth quarter and full year 2018 results. A link to the live audio webcast will be available on Altisource’s website in the Investor Relations section. Those who want to listen to the call should go to the website at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the conference call will be available via the website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately 30 days.
About Altisource
Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. is an integrated service provider and marketplace for the real estate and mortgage industries. Combining operational excellence with a suite of innovative services and technologies, Altisource helps solve the demands of the ever-changing markets we serve. Additional information is available at www.Altisource.com.
ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands, except per share data)
| Three months ended December 31, | Year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||||||
| Service revenue | ||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage Market | $ | 158,665 | $ | 171,056 | $ | 655,766 | $ | 754,058 | ||||||||
| Real Estate Market | 37,463 | 22,172 | 88,755 | 86,821 | ||||||||||||
| Other Businesses, Corporate and Eliminations | 14,819 | 14,079 | 60,959 | 58,682 | ||||||||||||
| Total service revenue | 210,947 | 207,307 | 805,480 | 899,561 | ||||||||||||
| Reimbursable expenses | 6,069 | 8,126 | 30,039 | 39,912 | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | 617 | 633 | 2,683 | 2,740 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 217,633 | 216,066 | 838,202 | 942,213 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 158,116 | 153,495 | 592,126 | 659,953 | ||||||||||||
| Reimbursable expenses | 6,069 | 8,126 | 30,039 | 39,912 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 53,448 | 54,445 | 216,037 | 242,348 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses (income): | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 43,293 | 45,849 | 175,670 | 192,642 | ||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of business | — | — | (13,688 | ) | — | |||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 8,124 | — | 11,560 | — | ||||||||||||
| Income from operations | 2,031 | 8,596 | 42,495 | 49,706 | ||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (6,639 | ) | (5,391 | ) | (26,254 | ) | (22,253 | ) | ||||||||
| Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities | (8,786 | ) | — | (12,972 | ) | — | ||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 565 | (93 | ) | (1,870 | ) | 7,922 | ||||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | (14,860 | ) | (5,484 | ) | (41,096 | ) | (14,331 | ) | ||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes and non-controlling interests | (12,829 | ) | 3,112 | 1,399 | 35,375 | |||||||||||
| Income tax benefit (provision) | 1,961 | 283,871 | (4,098 | ) | 276,256 | |||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | (10,868 | ) | 286,983 | (2,699 | ) | 311,631 | ||||||||||
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | (617 | ) | (633 | ) | (2,683 | ) | (2,740 | ) | ||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to Altisource | $ | (11,485 | ) | $ | 286,350 | $ | (5,382 | ) | $ | 308,891 | ||||||
| (Loss) earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.69 | ) | $ | 16.16 | $ | (0.32 | ) | $ | 16.99 | ||||||
| Diluted | $ | (0.69 | ) | $ | 15.72 | $ | (0.32 | ) | $ | 16.53 | ||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 16,745 | 17,724 | 17,073 | 18,183 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 16,745 | 18,211 | 17,073 | 18,692 | ||||||||||||
| Comprehensive (loss) income: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (10,868 | ) | $ | 286,983 | $ | (2,699 | ) | $ | 311,631 | ||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: | ||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification of unrealized gain on investment in equity securities, net of income tax provision of $200, to retained earnings from the cumulative effect of an accounting change | — | — | (733 | ) | — | |||||||||||
| Unrealized gain on investment in equity securities, net of income tax provision of $0, $(843), $0, $(921) | — | 2,266 | — | 2,478 | ||||||||||||
| Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax | (10,868 | ) | 289,249 | (3,432 | ) | 314,109 | ||||||||||
| Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests | (617 | ) | (633 | ) | (2,683 | ) | (2,740 | ) | ||||||||
| Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Altisource | $ | (11,485 | ) | $ | 288,616 | $ | (6,115 | ) | $ | 311,369 | ||||||
ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(in thousands)
| For the three months ended December 31, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage Market | Real Estate Market | Other Businesses, Corporate and Eliminations | Consolidated Altisource | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||||||||||
| Service revenue | $ | 158,665 | $ | 37,463 | $ | 14,819 | $ | 210,947 | ||||||||
| Reimbursable expenses | 5,663 | 392 | 14 | 6,069 | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | 617 | — | — | 617 | ||||||||||||
| 164,945 | 37,855 | 14,833 | 217,633 | |||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 107,070 | 40,265 | 16,850 | 164,185 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 57,875 | (2,410 | ) | (2,017 | ) | 53,448 | ||||||||||
| Operating expenses (income): | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 19,880 | 7,075 | 16,338 | 43,293 | ||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 1,594 | 39 | 6,491 | 8,124 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 36,401 | (9,524 | ) | (24,846 | ) | 2,031 | ||||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | (5 | ) | 41 | (14,896 | ) | (14,860 | ) | |||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes and non-controlling interests | $ | 36,396 | $ | (9,483 | ) | $ | (39,742 | ) | $ | (12,829 | ) | |||||
| For the three months ended December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage Market | Real Estate Market | Other Businesses, Corporate and Eliminations | Consolidated Altisource | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||||||||||
| Service revenue | $ | 171,056 | $ | 22,172 | $ | 14,079 | $ | 207,307 | ||||||||
| Reimbursable expenses | 7,815 | 301 | 10 | 8,126 | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | 633 | — | — | 633 | ||||||||||||
| 179,504 | 22,473 | 14,089 | 216,066 | |||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 123,565 | 24,483 | 13,573 | 161,621 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 55,939 | (2,010 | ) | 516 | 54,445 | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 27,722 | 4,634 | 13,493 | 45,849 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 28,217 | (6,644 | ) | (12,977 | ) | 8,596 | ||||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | (66 | ) | (4 | ) | (5,414 | ) | (5,484 | ) | ||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes and non-controlling interests | $ | 28,151 | $ | (6,648 | ) | $ | (18,391 | ) | $ | 3,112 | ||||||
ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(in thousands)
| For the year ended December 31, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage Market | Real Estate Market | Other Businesses, Corporate and Eliminations | Consolidated Altisource | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||||||||||
| Service revenue | $ | 655,766 | $ | 88,755 | $ | 60,959 | $ | 805,480 | ||||||||
| Reimbursable expenses | 28,456 | 1,535 | 48 | 30,039 | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | 2,683 | — | — | 2,683 | ||||||||||||
| 686,905 | 90,290 | 61,007 | 838,202 | |||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 447,108 | 102,893 | 72,164 | 622,165 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 239,797 | (12,603 | ) | (11,157 | ) | 216,037 | ||||||||||
| Operating expenses (income): | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 85,013 | 21,561 | 69,096 | 175,670 | ||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of business | — | (13,688 | ) | — | (13,688 | ) | ||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 2,495 | 113 | 8,952 | 11,560 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 152,289 | (20,589 | ) | (89,205 | ) | 42,495 | ||||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | 81 | 77 | (41,254 | ) | (41,096 | ) | ||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes and non-controlling interests | $ | 152,370 | $ | (20,512 | ) | $ | (130,459 | ) | $ | 1,399 | ||||||
| For the year ended December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage Market | Real Estate Market | Other Businesses, Corporate and Eliminations | Consolidated Altisource | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||||||||||
| Service revenue | $ | 754,058 | $ | 86,821 | $ | 58,682 | $ | 899,561 | ||||||||
| Reimbursable expenses | 36,886 | 2,966 | 60 | 39,912 | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | 2,740 | — | — | 2,740 | ||||||||||||
| 793,684 | 89,787 | 58,742 | 942,213 | |||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 545,507 | 96,967 | 57,391 | 699,865 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 248,177 | (7,180 | ) | 1,351 | 242,348 | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 114,215 | 18,718 | 59,709 | 192,642 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 133,962 | (25,898 | ) | (58,358 | ) | 49,706 | ||||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | 72 | (4 | ) | (14,399 | ) | (14,331 | ) | |||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes and non-controlling interests | $ | 134,034 | $ | (25,902 | ) | $ | (72,757 | ) | $ | 35,375 | ||||||
ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
| December 31, | |||||||
| 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 58,294 | $ | 105,006 | |||
| Investment in equity securities | 36,181 | 49,153 | |||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 36,466 | 52,740 | |||||
| Short-term investments in real estate | 39,873 | 29,405 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 30,720 | 35,337 | |||||
| Total current assets | 201,534 | 271,641 | |||||
| Premises and equipment, net | 45,631 | 73,273 | |||||
| Goodwill | 81,387 | 86,283 | |||||
| Intangible assets, net | 91,653 | 120,065 | |||||
| Deferred tax assets, net | 309,089 | 303,707 | |||||
| Other assets | 12,406 | 10,195 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 741,700 | $ | 865,164 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 87,240 | $ | 84,400 | |||
| Current portion of long-term debt | — | 5,945 | |||||
| Deferred revenue | 10,108 | 9,802 | |||||
| Other current liabilities | 7,030 | 9,414 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 104,378 | 109,561 | |||||
| Long-term debt, less current portion | 331,476 | 403,336 | |||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 9,178 | 12,282 | |||||
| Commitments, contingencies and regulatory matters | |||||||
| Equity: | |||||||
| Common stock ($1.00 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, 25,413 issued and 16,276 outstanding as of December 31, 2018; 17,418 outstanding as of December 31, 2017) | 25,413 | 25,413 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 122,667 | 112,475 | |||||
| Retained earnings | 590,655 | 626,600 | |||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | — | 733 | |||||
| Treasury stock, at cost (9,137 shares as of December 31, 2018 and 7,995 shares as of December 31, 2017) | (443,304 | ) | (426,609 | ) | |||
| Altisource equity | 295,431 | 338,612 | |||||
| Non-controlling interests | 1,237 | 1,373 | |||||
| Total equity | 296,668 | 339,985 | |||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 741,700 | $ | 865,164 | |||
ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
| For the years ended December 31, | |||||||
| 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (2,699 | ) | $ | 311,631 | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 30,799 | 36,447 | |||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 28,412 | 35,367 | |||||
| Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities | 12,972 | — | |||||
| Change in the fair value of acquisition related contingent consideration | — | 24 | |||||
| Goodwill write-off from business exit | 2,640 | — | |||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 10,192 | 4,255 | |||||
| Bad debt expense | 2,830 | 5,116 | |||||
| Gain on early extinguishment of debt | — | (5,637 | ) | ||||
| Amortization of debt discount | 717 | 301 | |||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 965 | 833 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | (5,791 | ) | (297,336 | ) | |||
| Loss on disposal of fixed assets | 727 | 2,768 | |||||
| Gain on sale of business | (13,688 | ) | — | ||||
| Loss on debt refinancing | 4,434 | — | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts receivable | 14,556 | 29,965 | |||||
| Short-term investments in real estate | (10,468 | ) | (16,380 | ) | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,617 | (5,754 | ) | ||||
| Other assets | 2,278 | 770 | |||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 1,651 | 2,576 | |||||
| Other current and non-current liabilities | (16,742 | ) | (38,864 | ) | |||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 68,402 | 66,082 | |||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||
| Additions to premises and equipment | (3,916 | ) | (10,514 | ) | |||
| Proceeds from the sale of business | 15,000 | — | |||||
| Other investing activities | — | 188 | |||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 11,084 | (10,326 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 407,880 | — | |||||
| Repayments and repurchases of long-term debt | (486,759 | ) | (59,761 | ) | |||
| Debt issuance costs | (5,042 | ) | — | ||||
| Proceeds from stock option exercises | 3,644 | 2,374 | |||||
| Purchase of treasury shares | (40,362 | ) | (39,011 | ) | |||
| Distributions to non-controlling interests | (2,819 | ) | (2,772 | ) | |||
| Payment of tax withholding on issuance of restricted shares and stock option exercises | (825 | ) | (1,164 | ) | |||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (124,283 | ) | (100,334 | ) | |||
| Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (44,797 | ) | (44,578 | ) | |||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period | 108,843 | 153,421 | |||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period | $ | 64,046 | $ | 108,843 | |||
| Supplemental cash flow information: | |||||||
| Interest paid | $ | 24,123 | $ | 21,210 | |||
| Income taxes paid, net | 7,136 | 18,332 | |||||
| Non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||||||
| Decrease in payables for purchases of premises and equipment | $ | (32 | ) | $ | (1,311 | ) | |
ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Adjusted operating income, pretax income attributable to Altisource, adjusted pretax income attributable to Altisource, adjusted net income attributable to Altisource, adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted cash flows from operating activities, adjusted cash flows from operating activities less additions to premises and equipment and net debt less investment in equity securities, which are presented elsewhere in this earnings release, are non-GAAP measures used by management, existing shareholders, potential shareholders and other users of our financial information to measure Altisource’s performance and do not purport to be alternatives to income from operations, (loss) income before income taxes and non-controlling interests, net (loss) income attributable to Altisource, diluted (loss) earnings per share, cash flows from operating activities and long-term debt, including current portion, as measures of Altisource’s performance. We believe these measures are useful to management, existing shareholders, potential shareholders and other users of our financial information in evaluating operating profitability and cash flow generation more on the basis of continuing cost and cash flows as they exclude amortization expense related to acquisitions that occurred in prior periods and non-cash share-based compensation, as well as the effect of more significant non-operational items from earnings, cash flows from operating activities and long-term debt net of cash on-hand and investment in equity securities. We believe these measures are also useful in evaluating the effectiveness of our operations and underlying business trends in a manner that is consistent with management’s evaluation of business performance. Furthermore, we believe the exclusion of more significant non-operational items enables comparability to prior period performance and trend analysis.
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, gain on sale of business, sales tax accrual, restructuring charges, goodwill write-off from business exit and litigation settlement loss from income from operations. Pretax (loss) income attributable to Altisource is calculated by removing non-controlling interests from (loss) income before income taxes and non-controlling interests. Adjusted pretax income attributable to Altisource is calculated by removing non-controlling interests, intangible asset amortization expense, share-based compensation expense, gain on sale of business, sales tax accrual, restructuring charges, loss on debt refinancing, goodwill write-off from business exit, unrealized (loss) gain on investment in equity securities and litigation settlement loss from (loss) income before income taxes and non-controlling interests. Adjusted net income attributable to Altisource is calculated by removing intangible asset amortization expense (net of tax), share-based compensation expense (net of tax), gain on sale of business (net of tax), sales tax accrual (net of tax), restructuring charges (net of tax), loss on debt refinancing (net of tax), goodwill write-off from business exit (net of tax), unrealized (loss) gain on investment in equity securities (net of tax), certain income tax related items, net and litigation settlement loss (net of tax) from net (loss) income attributable to Altisource. Adjusted diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net (loss) income attributable to Altisource after removing intangible asset amortization expense (net of tax), share-based compensation expense (net of tax), gain on sale of business (net of tax), sales tax accrual (net of tax), restructuring charges (net of tax), loss on debt refinancing (net of tax), goodwill write-off from business exit (net of tax), unrealized (loss) gain on investment in equity securities (net of tax), certain income tax related items, net and litigation settlement loss (net of tax) by the weighted average number of diluted shares. Adjusted cash flows from operating activities is calculated by removing the cash payment related to the net litigation settlement loss payment and the (decrease) increase in short-term investments in real estate from cash flows from operating activities. Adjusted cash flows from operating activities less additions to premises and equipment is calculated by removing the cash payment related to the net litigation settlement loss, the (decrease) increase in short-term investments in real estate and additions to premises and equipment from cash flows from operating activities. Net debt less investment in equity securities is calculated as long-term debt, including current portion, minus cash and cash equivalents and investment in equity securities.
ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
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 December 31, | Years ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||||||||
| Income from operations | $ | 2,031 | $ | 8,596 | $ | 42,495 | $ | 49,706 | |||||||
| Intangible asset amortization expense | 7,101 | 8,224 | 28,412 | 35,367 | |||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 4,042 | 1,018 | 10,192 | 4,255 | |||||||||||
| Gain on sale of business | — | — | (13,688 | ) | — | ||||||||||
| Sales tax accrual | 360 | — | 6,228 | — | |||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 8,124 | — | 11,560 | — | |||||||||||
| Goodwill write-off from business exit | 2,640 | — | 2,640 | — | |||||||||||
| Litigation settlement loss | — | — | 500 | — | |||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income | $ | 24,298 | $ | 17,838 | $ | 88,339 | $ | 89,328 | |||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes and non-controlling interests | $ | (12,829 | ) | $ | 3,112 | $ | 1,399 | $ | 35,375 | ||||||
| Non-controlling interests | (617 | ) | (633 | ) | (2,683 | ) | (2,740 | ) | |||||||
| Pretax (loss) income attributable to Altisource | (13,446 | ) | 2,479 | (1,284 | ) | 32,635 | |||||||||
| Intangible asset amortization expense | 7,101 | 8,224 | 28,412 | 35,367 | |||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 4,042 | 1,018 | 10,192 | 4,255 | |||||||||||
| Gain on sale of business | — | — | (13,688 | ) | — | ||||||||||
| Sales tax accrual | 360 | — | 6,228 | — | |||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 8,124 | — | 11,560 | — | |||||||||||
| Loss on debt refinancing | — | — | 4,434 | — | |||||||||||
| Goodwill write-off from business exit | 2,640 | — | 2,640 | — | |||||||||||
| Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities | 8,786 | — | 12,972 | — | |||||||||||
| Litigation settlement loss | — | — | 500 | — | |||||||||||
| Adjusted pretax income attributable to Altisource | $ | 17,607 | $ | 11,721 | $ | 61,966 | $ | 72,257 | |||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to Altisource | $ | (11,485 | ) | $ | 286,350 | $ | (5,382 | ) | $ | 308,891 | |||||
| Intangible asset amortization expense, net of tax | 4,193 | 7,597 | 19,905 | 27,523 | |||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense, net of tax | 2,387 | 940 | 7,141 | 3,311 | |||||||||||
| Gain on sale of business, net of tax | — | — | (9,341 | ) | — | ||||||||||
| Sales tax accrual, net of tax | 266 | — | 4,608 | — | |||||||||||
| Restructuring charges, net of tax | 6,329 | — | 8,966 | — | |||||||||||
| Loss on debt refinancing, net of tax | — | — | 3,232 | — | |||||||||||
| Goodwill write-off from business exit, net of tax | 1,953 | — | 1,953 | — | |||||||||||
| Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities, net of tax | 6,501 | — | 9,598 | — | |||||||||||
| Certain income tax related items, net | — | (284,108 | ) | 1,588 | (284,108 | ) | |||||||||
| Litigation settlement loss, net of tax | — | — | 341 | — | |||||||||||
| Adjusted net income attributable to Altisource | $ | 10,144 | $ | 10,779 | $ | 42,609 | $ | 55,617 | |||||||
| Diluted (loss) earnings per share | $ | (0.69 | ) | $ | 15.72 | $ | (0.32 | ) | $ | 16.53 | |||||
| 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 | 0.25 | 0.42 | 1.14 | 1.47 | |||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense, net of tax, per diluted share | 0.14 | 0.05 | 0.41 | 0.18 | |||||||||||
| Gain on sale of business, net of tax, per diluted share | — | — | (0.53 | ) | — | ||||||||||
| Sales tax accrual, net of tax, per diluted share | 0.02 | — | 0.26 | — | |||||||||||
| Restructuring charges, net of tax, per diluted share | 0.37 | — | 0.51 | — | |||||||||||
| Loss on debt refinancing, net of tax, per diluted share | — | — | 0.18 | — | |||||||||||
| Goodwill write-off from business exit, net of tax, per diluted share | 0.11 | — | 0.11 | — | |||||||||||
| Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities, net of tax, per diluted share | 0.38 | — | 0.55 | — | |||||||||||
| Certain income tax related items, net, per diluted share | — | (15.60 | ) | 0.09 | (15.20 | ) | |||||||||
| Litigation settlement loss, net of tax, per diluted share | — | — | 0.02 | — | |||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.59 | $ | 0.59 | $ | 2.43 | $ | 2.98 | |||||||
| Calculation of the impact of intangible asset amortization expense, net of tax | |||||||||||||||
| Intangible asset amortization expense | $ | 7,101 | $ | 8,224 | $ | 28,412 | $ | 35,367 | |||||||
| Tax benefit from intangible asset amortization | (2,908 | ) | (627 | ) | (8,507 | ) | (7,844 | ) | |||||||
| Intangible asset amortization expense, net of tax | 4,193 | 7,597 | 19,905 | 27,523 | |||||||||||
| Diluted share count | 17,091 | 18,211 | 17,523 | 18,692 | |||||||||||
| Intangible asset amortization expense, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.42 | $ | 1.14 | $ | 1.47 | |||||||
| Calculation of the impact of share-based compensation expense, net of tax | |||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ | 4,042 | $ | 1,018 | $ | 10,192 | $ | 4,255 | |||||||
| Tax benefit from share-based compensation expense | (1,655 | ) | (78 | ) | (3,051 | ) | (944 | ) | |||||||
| Share-based compensation expense, net of tax | 2,387 | 940 | 7,141 | 3,311 | |||||||||||
| Diluted share count | 17,091 | 18,211 | 17,523 | 18,692 | |||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.18 | |||||||
| Calculation of the impact of gain on sale of business, net of tax | |||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of business | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (13,688 | ) | $ | — | ||||||
| Tax provision from gain on sale of business | — | — | 4,347 | — | |||||||||||
| Gain on sale of business, net of tax | — | — | (9,341 | ) | — | ||||||||||
| Diluted share count | 17,091 | 18,211 | 17,523 | 18,692 | |||||||||||
| Gain on sale of business, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (0.53 | ) | $ | — | ||||||
| Calculation of the impact of sales tax accrual, net of tax | |||||||||||||||
| Sales tax accrual | $ | 360 | $ | — | $ | 6,228 | $ | — | |||||||
| Tax benefit from sales tax accrual | (94 | ) | — | (1,620 | ) | — | |||||||||
| Sales tax accrual, net of tax | 266 | — | 4,608 | — | |||||||||||
| Diluted share count | 17,091 | 18,211 | 17,523 | 18,692 | |||||||||||
| Sales tax accrual, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | 0.02 | $ | — | $ | 0.26 | $ | — | |||||||
| Calculation of the impact of restructuring charges, net of tax | |||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | $ | 8,124 | $ | — | $ | 11,560 | $ | — | |||||||
| Tax benefit from restructuring charges | (1,795 | ) | — | (2,594 | ) | — | |||||||||
| Restructuring charges, net of tax | 6,329 | — | 8,966 | — | |||||||||||
| Diluted share count | 17,091 | 18,211 | 17,523 | 18,692 | |||||||||||
| Restructuring charges, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | 0.37 | $ | — | $ | 0.51 | $ | — | |||||||
| Calculation of the impact of the loss on debt refinancing, net of tax | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on debt refinancing | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 4,434 | $ | — | |||||||
| Tax benefit from the loss on debt refinancing | — | — | (1,202 | ) | — | ||||||||||
| Loss on debt refinancing, net of tax | — | — | 3,232 | — | |||||||||||
| Diluted share count | 17,091 | 18,211 | 17,523 | 18,692 | |||||||||||
| Loss on debt refinancing, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 0.18 | $ | — | |||||||
| Calculation of goodwill write-off from business exit, net of tax | |||||||||||||||
| Goodwill write-off from business exit | $ | 2,640 | $ | — | $ | 2,640 | $ | — | |||||||
| Tax benefit from goodwill write-off from business exit | (687 | ) | — | (687 | ) | — | |||||||||
| Goodwill write-off from business exit, net of tax | 1,953 | — | 1,953 | — | |||||||||||
| Diluted share count | 17,091 | 18,211 | 17,523 | 18,692 | |||||||||||
| Goodwill write-off from business exit, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | 0.11 | $ | — | $ | 0.11 | $ | — | |||||||
| Calculation of the impact of the unrealized loss on investment in equity securities, net of tax | |||||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities | $ | 8,786 | $ | — | $ | 12,972 | $ | — | |||||||
| Tax benefit from the unrealized loss on investment in equity securities | (2,285 | ) | — | (3,374 | ) | — | |||||||||
| Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities, net of tax | 6,501 | — | 9,598 | — | |||||||||||
| Diluted share count | 17,091 | 18,211 | 17,523 | 18,692 | |||||||||||
| Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | 0.38 | $ | — | $ | 0.55 | $ | — | |||||||
| Certain income tax related items, net resulting from: | |||||||||||||||
| Luxembourg subsidiaries merger, net | $ | — | $ | (300,908 | ) | $ | — | $ | (300,908 | ) | |||||
| Other income tax rate changes | — | 6,270 | — | 6,270 | |||||||||||
| Foreign income tax reserves | — | 10,530 | 1,588 | 10,530 | |||||||||||
| Certain income tax related items, net | — | (284,108 | ) | 1,588 | (284,108 | ) | |||||||||
| Diluted share count | 17,091 | 18,211 | 17,523 | 18,692 | |||||||||||
| Certain income tax related items, net, per diluted share | $ | — | $ | (15.60 | ) | $ | 0.09 | $ | (15.20 | ) | |||||
| Calculation of the impact of litigation settlement loss, net of tax | |||||||||||||||
| Litigation settlement loss | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 500 | $ | — | |||||||
| Tax benefit from litigation settlement loss | — | — | (159 | ) | — | ||||||||||
| Litigation settlement loss, net of tax | — | — | 341 | — | |||||||||||
| Diluted share count | 17,091 | 18,211 | 17,523 | 18,692 | |||||||||||
| Litigation settlement loss, net of tax, per diluted share | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 0.02 | $ | — | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | $ | 24,752 | $ | 18,953 | $ | 68,402 | $ | 66,082 | |||||||
| Net litigation settlement loss payment | 500 | — | 500 | 28,000 | |||||||||||
| (Decrease) increase in short-term investments in real estate | (11,815 | ) | 4,761 | 10,468 | 16,380 | ||||||||||
| Adjusted cash flows from operating activities | 13,437 | 23,714 | 79,370 | 110,462 | |||||||||||
| Adjustments and less additions to premises and equipment | 291 | (3,029 | ) | (3,916 | ) | (10,514 | ) | ||||||||
| Adjusted cash flows from operating activities less additions to premises and equipment | $ | 13,728 | $ | 20,685 | $ | 75,454 | $ | 99,948 | |||||||
| December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||
| Senior secured term loan | $ | 338,822 | |||||||||||||
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents | (58,294 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Less: Investment in equity securities | (36,181 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Net debt less investment in equity securities | $ | 244,347 | |||||||||||||
Note: Amounts may not add to the total due to rounding.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Michelle D. Esterman
Chief Financial Officer
T: (770) 612-7007
E: [email protected]