Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 30, 2024) - BluMetric Environmental Inc. (TSXV: BLM) ("BluMetric" or "the Company"), a full-service environmental consulting and engineering cleantech firm, announces its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024.
Financial Highlights
- Revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, was $7.1 million compared to $7.4 million for the same period in 2023.
- Gross margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, was 43% compared to 37% (as restated; see note below) for the same quarter in the previous year.
- EBITDA (see definition below) for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, was $0.4 million, compared to $0.3 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
- Net earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, was $0.1 million compared to $0.1 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
- Working capital (see definition below) as at March 31, 2023 was $11.3 million, compared to $11.5 million as at March 31, 2023.
- Net cash (see definition below) as at March 31, 2024 was $2.4 million, compared to net cash of $2.4 million at March 31, 2023.
- Backlog for project delivery in fiscal year 2024 of $16.4 million as at March 31, 2024.
"This quarter we saw incremental improvements with higher margin revenues and profitability while preparing for our cleantech manufacturing ramp up," stated Scott MacFabe, CEO at BluMetric Environmental Inc. "As we head into the back half of this fiscal year, our focus shifts to the successful execution of our record backlog of equipment orders and building our sales momentum. We are encouraged by the robust quoting and marketing activities in our Military market as global trends demand Mission Ready Water solutions."
Business Outlook
BluMetric continued its steady trajectory in revenue and EBITDA generation for the quarter, consistent with management's commitment to sustainable profitability. The Company believes that achieving a higher share of cleantech revenues will be the main driver of organic revenue growth.
To support this, several investments to date have been made including doubling the manufacturing footprint, hiring key sales and technical personnel, creating a new O&M division, and building up inventory. These initiatives have started paying off with key contracts secured within the last year along with expanded capabilities to deliver on them throughout the coming quarters and beyond.
Furthermore, the global geopolitical tensions are driving increased military spend which BluMetric continues to be a beneficiary of. These trends support the Company's goal to expand geographically by integrating its Mission Ready Water technologies into a full-service solution throughout North America and globally with other allied nations.
The Company has also received interest from new markets that could benefit from its Mission Ready Water solutions, particularly in remote areas that require decentralized water production.
BluMetric continues to explore potential acquisitions in technology or consulting that align with and enhance its current sales, operations, and product portfolios.
Overall, the Company believes it is well positioned to capitalize on its growth opportunities. Its financial position offers flexibility to pursue optionality while benefiting from a recognizable brand in environmental consulting services and clean water technologies.
Financial Table
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 | Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 | |
| (restated1) | (restated1) | |||
| ($000) | ($000) | ($000) | ($000) | |
| Revenue | 7,133 | 7,414 | 15,658 | 17,892 |
| Gross profit | 3,063 | 2,753 | 6,647 | 6,149 |
| Gross margin | 43% | 37% | 42% | 34% |
| Operating expenses | 2,856 | 2,597 | 6,005 | 5,217 |
| Operating profit (loss) | 207 | 156 | 642 | 932 |
| Finance costs | 46 | 21 | 104 | 43 |
| Earnings (loss) before provision for income tax | 169 | 135 | 547 | 889 |
| Income tax expense (recovery) | 52 | 55 | 189 | 354 |
| Net earnings (loss) | 117 | 80 | 358 | 536 |
| Earnings (loss) per share - basic and diluted | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| EBITDA2 | 389 | 317 | 1,002 | 1,237 |
| Free cash flow3 | 157 | (51) | 543 | 715 |
| Working capital4 | 11,269 | 11,537 | ||
| Net cash (debt)5 | 2,364 | 2,355 |
Note 1: During the preparation of the financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2023, the Company determined that the indirect labour costs that do not contribute to revenue generating projects should be reclassified as overhead expenses under the Sales, general and administrative caption. The Company had previously accounted for the amounts under the Cost of sales caption. There is no effect on basic or diluted net earnings per share.
Note 2: EBITDA represents net income before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation of property and equipment, and amortization of intangible assets. The Company uses this measure as part of assessing operating performance. There is no direct comparable IFRS measure for EBITDA.
Note 3: Free cash flow is a non-IFRS measure and is calculated as operating cash flows less net capital expenditures and net payment of lease obligations.
Note 4: Working capital is a non-IFRS measure and is calculated by subtracting current liabilities from current assets. There is no directly comparable measure under IFRS.
Note 5: Net cash (debt) is a non-IFRS measure and is calculated as cash less total funded debt excluding lease liabilities. The Company uses this measure as part of assessing liquidity. There is no directly comparable measure under IFRS.
The full results are available at sedarplus.ca.
Pursuant to the Company's Board compensation policy, BluMetric has granted options of 693,156 common shares to Directors and Employees of the Company. Grants to insiders amount to 654,458 and 38,698 to non-insider employees. These options are granted effective May 30, 2024, vest over two years, and are exercisable into common shares of BluMetric at a price of $0.40 per share for a period of seven years.
BluMetric to Host Investor Conference Call
BluMetric will host a conference call tomorrow on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) to discuss the results. To join the conference call without operator assistance, enter your details and phone number at https://emportal.ink/3Sgdl7p for an instant callback. While we recommend joining closer to the start time, participants can join up to 30 minutes early, connecting to the call with hold music until the scheduled start.
You can also dial directly at 1-888-664-6392 (Toll-Free North America) to be entered into the call by an Operator.
About BluMetric Environmental Inc.
BluMetric Environmental Inc. is a publicly traded environmental consulting and engineering company with expertise across professional and trade disciplines and technologies that allow for the design, fabrication and delivery of sustainable solutions to environmental and water challenges. BluMetric has more than 200 employees operating in ten offices and over 45 years of expertise. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, BluMetric's team of industry experts serves Commercial and Industrial, Military, Mining and Government clients.
For more information, visit www.blumetric.ca or please contact:
Scott MacFabe, CEO
BluMetric Environmental Inc.
Tel: 1-877-487-8436
Email: [email protected]
Dan Hilton, CFO
BluMetric Environmental Inc.
Tel: 1-877-487-8436
Email: [email protected]
Brandon Chow, Principal & Founder
Panolia Investor Relations Inc.
Tel: 1-647-598-8815
Email: [email protected]
Forward-Looking Statements
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