TORONTO, March 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Symbility Solutions Inc. ("Symbility" or the "Company") (TSX.V: SY), a global software company focused on modernizing the insurance industry, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending December 31, 2017.

Symbility Solutions Inc. (CNW Group/Symbility Solutions Inc.)

"2017 was a very positive year for Symbility as we continued to solidify our position in the P&C Insurance market globally," said James Swayze, Chief Executive Officer of Symbility Solutions. "We added new insurance companies to our Property platform in North America, Europe and Asia; launched our Health mobile benefits app with multiple providers; and saw a 50 percent increase to our app development with our Services team as customers looked to advance their mobile offerings. Furthermore, we approached the high end of our revenue guidance while exceeding our Adjusted EBITDA1 guidance as our model yielded higher leverage on the heels of a strong second half of the year."

Mr. Swayze continued, "Looking ahead to 2018, we remain committed to driving shareholder value as our markets seek improved customer experience through mobile tools that provide greater engagement and transparency for policyholders. Our ability to quickly integrate partner applications and datasets enables us to scale our business and drive customer efficiencies with only nominal incremental cost. Symbility is perfectly positioned to capitalize on the Insurtech momentum with our suite of applications which will drive expanded EBITDA margins into the future."

FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

  • Consolidated revenue for the fourth quarter of 2017 ended December 31, 2017 was $11.3 million compared to $9.0 million in the same period in 2016, an increase of 26 percent. Consolidated revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 was $41.8 million compared to $34.3 million in the same period in 2016, an increase of 22 percent.

  • Net income for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $1.4 million compared to a net loss of ($0.6) million for the same period in 2016. Net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 was ($96,000) million compared to a net loss of ($3.4) million for the same period in 2016.

  • The Company had income per share2 of $0.01 in the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to a loss per share of ($0.00) in the fourth quarter of 2016. The Company had a loss per share of ($0.00) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 compared to a loss per share of ($0.01) in the same period in 2016.

  • The Company reported Adjusted EBITDA of $2.1 million in fourth quarter of 2017 compared to an Adjusted EBITDA of $66,000 in the fourth quarter of 2016, an increase of 3,092 percent. Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 was $3.7 million compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $62,000 for the same period in 2016.

  • The Company had a cash balance of $8.2 million as at December 31, 2017 compared to a cash balance of $8.0 million as at December 31, 2016.

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

in thousands of dollars

three months ended December 31,


twelve months ended December 31,


2017

2016


2017

2016

Revenue

$11,349

$9,026


$41,754

$34,295

Cost of Sales

$2,626

$3,245


$12,124

$11,203

Expenses

$7,352

$6,386


$29,704

$26,445

Net Income (Loss)

$1,357

($597)


($96)

($3,366)

Adjusted EBITDA1

$2,075

$65


$3,709

$62

Income (Loss) per share2

$0.01

($0.00)


($0.00)

($0.01)













As at December 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016, in thousands of dollars



2017

2016

Cash and cash equivalents




$8,238

$7,976

Total Assets




$37,971

$38,021

Total long term liabilities




$389

$396














three months ended December 31,


twelve months ended December 31,


2017

2016


2017

2016

IFRS Net Income (Loss)

$1,357

($597)


($96)

($3,366)

Finance income, net

4

(2)


(8)

(18)

Depreciation and amortization

449

624


2,008

2,674

Stock-based compensation

197

46


803

741

Transaction Related Expense

58

0


972

0

Income tax expense

10

(6)


30

31

Adjusted EBITDA1

$2,075

$65


$3,709

$62


1 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure and is calculated as earnings before interest income, taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairment losses, stock-based compensation, and other non-recurring gains or losses including transaction costs related to acquisition and restructuring cost. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure that facilitates period-to-period operating comparisons. Adjusted EBITDA does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and is not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net earnings (loss) prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by IASB. All other financial measures referenced herein have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards unless stated otherwise.

2 In Canadian dollars, rounded to the nearest cent.

 

INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL 

Symbility will host a live webcast and conference call today, Thursday, March 29, 2018, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. All interested parties are welcome to join the live webcast, which can be accessed at https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1640148/3080D95B9A248F9C9ABD7BE2567BD1CF. Participants may also join the conference call by dialing toll free (888) 231-8191 or (647) 427-7450 for international participants. A replay of the webcast will be available on Symbility's website.  A replay of the webcast will be available on Symbility's website. 

ABOUT SYMBILITY

Symbility (TSX.V: SY) believes in creating world-class experiences that simplify business and improve lives. With a history in modernizing insurance claims solutions for the property and health industries, Symbility has established itself as a partner that puts security, efficiency and customer experience first. Symbility PROPERTY™ brings smarter thinking to property insurance. Symbility HEALTH™ helps benefits professionals build their brands and businesses. Our strategic services team, Symbility INTERSECT™ empowers a variety of businesses with smarter mobile and IoT product development strategy, design thinking and engineering excellence. With our three segments pushing industries forward, Symbility proves that change for the better is entirely possible.  symbilitysolutions.com

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This press release may contain forward-looking statements with respect to the Company, its products and operations and the contemplated financing.  These statements generally can be identified by use of forward looking words such as "may", "will", "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "intends", "believe" or "continue" or the negative thereof or similar variations. The actual results and performance of the Company discussed herein could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such statements are qualified in their entirety by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, among other things, general economic and market factors, competition, changes in government regulations, and the factors described under "Risk Factors" in the Management's Discussion and Analysis and Annual Information Form of the Company which are available at www.sedar.com. The cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to the Company and persons acting on their behalf. Unless otherwise stated, all forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and the Company has no obligation to update such statements.

This press release should be read in conjunction with Company's consolidated financial statements and related notes, and management's discussion and analysis for the year ending December 31, 2017, copies of which can be found at www.sedar.com.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

All trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Symbility Solutions Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(
Unaudited - In thousands of Canadian dollars)



December 31,
2017

December 31,
2016

Assets



Current assets




Cash and cash equivalents

8,238

7,976


Accounts receivable

7,651

6,488


Prepaid expenses

1,614

1,217


Tax credits receivables

665

745


18,168

16,426

 

Long-term assets




Prepaid expenses

54

33


Security deposits

115

114


Property and equipment

502

626


Intangible assets

8,369

10,059


Goodwill

10,763

10,763


37,971

38,021

 

Liabilities

 

 



Current Liabilities




Accounts payable

1,786

2,288


Accrued liabilities

4,079

4,025


Provisions

220

845


Deferred revenue

2,121

1,836


8,206

8,994

Long-term liabilities




Accrued liabilities and others

7

14


Customer deposits

382

382


8,595

9,390




 

Shareholders' equity

 

29,376

 

28,631


37,971

38,021

 

Symbility Solutions Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Unaudited - In thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data)



three-month period ended
December 31,


twelve-month period ended 
 December 31,


2017

2016


2017

2016







Revenue







Software and other

8,360

7,149


32,029

28,153


Professional services

2,989

1,877


9,725

6,142


Total Revenue

11,349

9,026


41,754

34,295







Cost of sales







Software and other

1,224

2,145


6,541

7,413


Professional services

1,402

1,100


5,583

3,790


Total cost of sales

2,626

3,245


12,124

11,203

Gross Profit

8,723

5,781


29,630

23,092

Expenses







Sales and Marketing

3,821

3,243


14,477

13,520


General and administration

2,434

1,737


9,490

8,122


Research and development

1,013

1,267


4,354

3,943


Depreciation, amortization, and foreign exchange

26

139


411

860


Transaction

58

-


972

-


7,352

6,386


29,704

26,445

Income (loss) before finance income, net and
income tax expense

1,371

(605)


(74)

(3,353)


Finance income, net

4

(2)


(8)

(18)


Income tax expense

10

(6)


30

31

Net income (loss) and comprehensive income
(loss) for the period

1,357

(597)


(96)

(3,366)

Basic net income (loss) and comprehensive
income (loss) per common share

0.01

(0.00)


(0.00)

(0.01)

Diluted net income (loss) and comprehensive
income (loss) per common share

0.01

(0.00)


(0.00)

(0.01)

Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding







Basic

239,473,840

238,718,715


239,216,822

238,143,851

Diluted

247,768,144

238,718,715


239,216,822

238,143,851

 

SOURCE Symbility Solutions Inc.