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Wishpond Reports Continued Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Growth in Q3-2023
Wishpond Technologies Ltd. (TSXV: WISH) (OTCQX: WPNDF) (the “Company” or “Wishpond“), a provider of marketing-focused online business solutions, announces it has filed its interim consolidated financial statements (the “Interim Financial Statements”) and management’s discussion and analysis (the “MD&A“) for Q3-2023, representing the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. Copies of the Interim Financial Statements and MD&A are available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Ali Tajskandar, Wishpond’s Founder and CEO commented, “The first nine months have been a period of transition in which we launched Propel IQ, the Company’s next generation marketing platform, and then re-trained and re-structured our sales team to sell this new bundled product offering. This has resulted in slower growth in 2023; however, we are now experiencing an acceleration of Propel IQ sales and have thus resumed the expansion of our sales team. Over the past two months we averaged over 3% month-over-month growth in MRR driven by increased sales of Propel IQ, which is also having an impact on increasing gross margins and lowering customer churn.”
Ali Tajskandar further adds, “In the third quarter we continued our streak of achieving positive Adjusted EBITDA for the fifth quarter in a row. Wishpond’s cost optimization efforts over the past year have contributed to the Company’s continued positive Adjusted EBITDA profile. We maintain a positive outlook for the remainder of 2023 and look forward to next year with renewed optimism based on continued sales growth and improving cash flows. In addition, Wishpond is leading the innovation and development of AI powered marketing tools. We are garnering significant interest for our AI products including AI Website Builder, Braxy AI Ad Manager, Sales Email AI and the soon to be launched SalesCloser AI.”
Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:
- Wishpond achieved quarterly revenue of $5,763,847 during Q3-2023, compared to $5,483,256 generated in the same period of 2022 (Q3-2022). Revenue growth was primarily driven by organic growth resulting from stronger product demand, an increase in sales and marketing activities, and new product introductions.
- Wishpond achieved Gross Profit of $3,825,821 in Q3-2023 (Q3-2022: $3,629,111), driven by an increase in overall revenue.
- Wishpond achieved a Gross Margin percentage of 66% during Q3-2023 (Q3-2022: 66%).
- During Q3-2023, Wishpond achieved positive Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $319,001 (Q3-2022: $593,047).
- Wishpond generated positive cash flow from operations of $225,367 in Q3-2023 (Q3-2022: ($208,054))
- As at September 30, 2023, Wishpond had $909,796 in cash and no debt (December 31, 2022: cash of $2,692,644 and no debt). The reduction in cash balances was caused in part by earnout payments for businesses acquired in 2022, investment in the business and changes in working capital.
Third Quarter 2023 Business Highlights:
- On July 27, 2023, the Company announced the launch of a new partnership program introducing a transformative approach to collaboration for affiliates, marketing agencies, and other technology companies to collaborate closely with Wishpond’s marketing platform.
- On August 11, 2023, the Company successfully renewed its credit facility with a major Canadian bank that was originally entered into on September 21, 2021. The renewed credit facility maintains the secured revolving operating line with a borrowing capacity of up to $6,000,000 based on recurring revenue, an interest rate equal to the Canadian Prime Rate plus 2.0% per annum and is secured against the Company’s assets.
- On August 16, 2023, the Company announced the upcoming launch of SalesCloser AI, an AI-powered sales rep that can deliver personalized, round-the-clock sales calls and product demos without the need for human intervention. The AI-powered platform is poised to transform industries across the board, particularly benefiting virtual sales professionals, SaaS companies, consultants, and various B2B enterprises that rely on online sales interactions.
- On September 5, 2023, the Company announced a partnership with Fiverr International Ltd. (“Fiverr”) to be part of its Fiverr Certified program and create a unique and certified freelance marketplace for the Propel IQ platform. The Fiverr Certified team will selectively scout skilled professionals and agencies, both internally and from Wishpond’s existing partner network. Fiverr will then onboard qualified professionals onto the co-branded marketplace, primed to provide exceptional services to Wishpond’s small and medium-sized business “SMB” customers. Wishpond plans to leverage this marketplace to better service its SMB customers and broaden its market presence in regions where the Company does not service users.
- On September 26, 2023, the Company announced the launch of Sales Email AI. Engineered to deliver tailored responses to emails from potential clients, Wishpond anticipates that Sales Email AI will provide its users a level of personalization that sets it apart from traditional automated responses. Designed to elevate and streamline sales communications, Sales Email AI will be a new feature of PersistIQ, Wishpond’s outbound sales solution.
Business Highlights Subsequent to September 30, 2023:
- On October 3, 2023, the Company announced the integration of Brax with Facebook, a strategic enhancement in the way that businesses manage their advertising campaigns on the world’s largest social media platform. This new integration paves the way for advertisers to harness the power of Brax’s advanced ad creation tools and robust rules engine, enhancing their return on investment while streamlining their ad management processes.
Outlook:
Wishpond expects to achieve record revenue and Adjusted EBITDA in 2023, driven by organic growth from increasing sales of the Company’s new Propel IQ bundled product, in addition to ramping up the size of its sales team and launching new AI-powered products. The Company continues to have an active pipeline of sales opportunities and robust demand for its products. Management is pleased to re-iterate the Company’s key goals for 2023:
- Increase Monthly Recurring Revenue through both organic and inorganic means.
- Scale the size of the sales team to help achieve the Company’s organic growth profile.
- Remain Adjusted EBITDA positive by balancing growth with increased positive cash flow from operations.
- Invest in Research and Development so that the Company can continue to launch new AI powered products and services to increase long-term value for its clients.
- Leverage the Propel IQ platform to further accelerate the Company’s growth, improve margins, and increase customer retention and long-term customer value.
Wishpond has demonstrated a disciplined capital allocation strategy, having successfully completed and integrated six acquisitions since the Company’s public listing in December of 2020. Given management’s successful acquisition track record, the Company may choose to accelerate its growth in the form of future acquisitions. Management may also choose to reinvest cash flows generated by the Company to accelerate organic growth or in the form of share repurchases.
David Pais, Wishpond’s Chief Financial Officer commented, “Our cash balance at the end of Q3-2023 experienced a small decline compared to the prior quarter Q2-2023, partly due to a cash earn-out of approximately $100K in the quarter. I am pleased to report that the Company’s last cash earn-out payment will be in Q4-2023 and we expect our cash balance to improve in 2024. We feel confident in our ability to fund the Company’s future growth through cash flow from operations. We look forward to reporting higher revenue growth and profitability in 2024.”
Webinar Conference Call Details:
As previously announced, Wishpond will be hosting a webinar conference call to discuss its Q3-2023 financial results today at 10:00 AM (PT) / 1:00 PM (ET).
To register for the webinar, please visit the following URL: https://bit.ly/Results_Q3_2023
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Date: |
November 16, 2023 |
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Time: |
10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET) |
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Dial-in: |
+1 778 907 2071 (Vancouver local) |
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+1 647 374 4685 (Toronto local) |
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Meeting ID #: |
851 3340 7536 |
Please connect 5 minutes prior to the conference call to ensure time for any software download that may be required.
Selected Financial Highlights:
The tables below set out selected financial information relating to Wishpond and should be read in conjunction with Wishpond’s Interim Financial Statements and MD&A.
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Three months |
Three months ended |
Nine months |
Nine months |
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September 30, |
September 30, |
September 30, |
September 30, |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Revenue |
5,763,847 |
5,483,256 |
17,027,081 |
14,568,916 |
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Gross profit |
3,825,821 |
3,629,111 |
11,195,550 |
9,526,021 |
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Gross margin |
66 % |
66 % |
66 % |
65 % |
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Adjusted EBITDA(1) |
319,001 |
593,047 |
744,000 |
(39,668) |
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Cash – end of the period |
909,796 |
2,257,127 |
909,796 |
2,257,127 |
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA
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Three months |
Three months |
Nine months |
Nine months |
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September 30, |
September 30, |
September 30, |
September 30, 2022 |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Income (loss) before |
329,154 |
(145,127)
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(1,106,096) |
(2,148,921) |
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Depreciation and |
390,353
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341,681
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1,139,504
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937,651
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Interest income |
– |
(234) |
(2,728) |
(3,690) |
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Interest expense |
8,990 |
– |
8,990 |
– |
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Remeasurement of contingent consideration |
– |
(49,127) |
(22,232) |
(40,612) |
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Other expenses |
111,764 |
178,127 |
376,009 |
453,889 |
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Stock based compensation expense |
(521,260) |
267,727 |
350,553 |
762,015 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
319,001 |
593,047 |
744,000 |
(39,668) |
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Footnotes: |
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(1) |
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not financial measures recognized by International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS“), do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. See “Cautionary Statements – Non-GAAP Financial Measures“. |
On Behalf of the Board of Wishpond
“Ali Tajskandar“
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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BROMONT, QC, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM), the Government of Canada, and the Government of Quebec today announced agreements that will strengthen Canada’s semiconductor industry, and further develop the assembly, testing and packaging (ATP) capabilities for semiconductor modules to be used across a wide range of applications including telecommunications, high performance computing, automotive, aerospace & defence, computer networks, and generative AI, at IBM Canada’s plant in Bromont, Quebec. The agreements reflect a combined investment valued at approximately $187M CAD.
“Today’s announcement is a massive win for Canada and our dynamic tech sector. It will create high-paying jobs, invest in innovation, strengthen supply chains, and help make sure the most advanced technologies are Canadian-made. Semiconductors power the world, and we’re putting Canada at the forefront of that opportunity,” said the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
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The agreements also allow for collaborations with small and medium-sized Canadian-based enterprises with the intent of fostering the development of a semiconductor ecosystem, now and into the future.
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HITACHI ACQUIRES MA MICRO AUTOMATION OF GERMANY IN EFFORT TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL EXPANSION OF ROBOTIC SI BUSINESS IN THE MEDICAL AND OTHER FIELDS
HOLLAND, Mich., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”) has signed a stock purchase agreement on April 26 to acquire all shares of MA micro automation GmbH (“MA micro automation”, headquartered in St. Leon-Rot, Germany) from MAX Management GmbH (a subsidiary of MAX Automation SE). MA micro automation is a leading provider of robotic and automation technology (robotic SI) including high-speed linear handling systems, high-precision assembly lines, and high-speed vision inspection technology for Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, for EUR 71.5M million. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024, pending completion of the customary regulatory filings. After the acquisition is completed, MA micro automation will join JR Automation Technologies, LLC (“JR Automation”), a market leader in providing advanced automation solutions and digital technologies in the robotic system integration business for North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia as a continued effort to expand the company’s global presence.
MA micro automation is a technology leader for automation solutions within micro-assembly. Through its state-of-the-art proprietary high-speed and high-precision automation know-how, combined with unique optical image inspection capabilities, MA micro automation serves high-growth med-tech automation end-markets, covering the production, assembly, and testing medical and optical components including contact lenses, IVD and diabetes diagnostics consumables, and injection molding for medical use. The company was established in 2003 through a carve-out from Siemens*1 and since 2013 has been part of the MAX Automation group.
JR Automation is a leading provider of intelligent automated manufacturing technology solutions, serving customers across the globe in a variety of industries including automotive, life sciences, e-mobility, consumer and industrial products. With over 20 locations between North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, the leading integrator offers nearly 2 million square feet (185,806 sq. m) of available build and engineering floorspace. This acquisition allows JR Automation to further grow and strengthen both the company’s geographical footprint and their continued commitment on expanding support capabilities within the European region and medical market vertical.
“MA micro automation provides engineering, build and support expertise with established capabilities in complex vision applications, high-speed and high-precision automation technologies. When integrated with JR Automation’s uniform global process and digital technologies, this partnership will further enhance our ability to deliver added value and support to all of our customers worldwide and continue to grow our capabilities in the medical market,” says Dave DeGraaf, CEO of JR Automation. “As we integrate this new dimension, impressive talents and abilities of the MA micro automation team we further enhance our ability to serve our customers, creating a more robust and globally balanced offering.”
With this acquisition, Hitachi aims to further enhance its ability to provide a “Total Seamless Solution*2” to connect manufacturer’s factory floors seamlessly and digitally with their front office data, allowing them to achieve total optimization and bringing Industry 4.0 to life. This “Total Seamless Solution” strategy links organizations’ operational activities such as engineering, supply chain, and purchasing to the plant floor and allows for real time, data-driven decision-making that improves the overall business value for customers.
Kazunobu Morita, Vice President and Executive Officer, CEO of Industrial Digital Business Unit, Hitachi, Ltd. says, “We are very pleased to welcome MA micro automation to the Hitachi Group. The team is based in Europe, providing robotic SI to global medical device manufacturing customers with its high technological capabilities and will join forces with JR Automation and Hitachi Automation to strengthen our global competitiveness. Hitachi aims to enhance its ability to provide value to customers and grow alongside them by leveraging its strengths in both OT, IT, including robotic SI, and “Total Seamless Solution” through Lumada*3’s customer co-creation framework.”
Joachim Hardt, CEO MA micro automation GmbH says, “Following the successful establishment and growth of MA micro automation within the attractive automation market for medical technology products, we are now opening a new chapter. Our partnership with Hitachi will not only strengthen our global competitive position, but we will also benefit from joint technological synergies and a global market presence. We look forward to a synergistic partnership with Hitachi and JR Automation.”
Outline of MA micro automation
Name
MA micro automation GmbH
Head Office
St. Leon-Rot, Germany
Representative
Joachim Hardt (CEO)
Outline of Business
Automation solutions within micro-assembly
Total no. of Employees:
Approx. 200 (As of April 2024)
Founded
2003
Revenues (2023)
€ 46.5 million
Website
*1
“Siemens” is a registered trademark or trademark of Siemens Trademark GmbH & Co. KG in the U.S. and other countries.
*2
“Total Seamless Solution” is a registered trademark of Hitachi, Ltd. in the U.S. and Japan.
*3
Lumada: A collective term for solutions, services and technologies based on Hitachi’s advanced digital technologies for creating value from customers’ data accelerating digital innovation. https://www.hitachi.com/products/it/lumada/global/en/index.html
About JR AutomationEstablished in 1980, JR Automation is a leading provider of intelligent automated manufacturing technology solutions that solve customers’ key operational and productivity challenges. JR Automation serves customers across the globe in a variety of industries, including automotive, life sciences, aerospace, and more.
In 2019, JR Automation was acquired by Hitachi, Ltd. In a strategic effort towards offering a seamless connection between the physical and cyber space for industrial manufacturers and distributers worldwide. With this partnership, JR Automation provides customers a unique, single-source solution for complete integration of their physical assets and data information, offering greater speed, flexibility, and efficiencies towards achieving their Industry 4.0 visions. JR Automation employs over 2,000 people at 21 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.jrautomation.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com.
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