goeasy Ltd. Reports Record Results for the Second Quarter


Loan Originations of $667 million, up 6% from $628 million
Loan Portfolio of $3.20 billion, up 35% from $2.37 billion
Revenue of $303 million, up 20% from $252 million
Net Charge Off Rate of 9.1%, down from 9.3%
Diluted EPS of $3.26, up 41%; Adjusted Diluted EPS1 of $3.28, up 16% from $2.83

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- goeasy Ltd. (TSX: GSY), (“goeasy” or the “Company”), one of Canada’s leading non-prime consumer lenders, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Second Quarter Results

During the quarter, the Company produced record loan originations of $667 million, up 6% compared to $628 million originated in the second quarter of 2022. The increase in lending was driven by strong demand, leading to a record volume of applications for credit, which were up 25% over the prior year. The Company experienced strong performance across its entire range of products and acquisition channels, including unsecured lending, point-of-sale lending, and automotive financing.

The increased loan originations led to growth in the loan portfolio of $210 million, above the Company’s forecasted range of between $175 million and $200 million. At quarter end, the consumer loan portfolio was a record $3.20 billion, up 35% from $2.37 billion in the second quarter of 2022. The growth in consumer loans led to an increase in revenue, which was a record $303 million in the quarter, up 20% from $252 million in the second quarter of last year.

During the quarter, the Company continued to experience stable credit and payment performance. The net charge off rate in the second quarter was 9.1%, in line with the Company’s target range of between 8% and 10% on an annualized basis, and 20 bps lower than 9.3% in the second quarter of 2022. The stable credit performance reflects the improved product mix of the loan portfolio and the proactive credit and underwriting enhancements made throughout 2021 and 2022. The Company’s allowance for future credit losses reduced slightly to 7.42%, compared to 7.48% in the first quarter.

Operating income for the second quarter of 2023 was a record $111 million, up 30% from $85 million in the second quarter of 2022. Operating margin for the second quarter was 36.5%, up from 33.8% in the same period last year.

After adjustments, including unusual items and non-recurring expenses, the Company reported record adjusted operating income2 of $114 million, an increase of 29% compared to $89 million in the second quarter of 2022. Adjusted operating margin1 for the second quarter was 37.7%, up from 35.3% in the same period in 2022. The efficiency ratio1 for the second quarter of 2023 was 31.2%, an improvement of 300 bps from 34.2% in the second quarter of 2022, reflecting an increase in operating leverage.

Net income in the second quarter was $55.6 million, up 45% from $38.3 million in the same period of 2022, which resulted in diluted earnings per share of $3.26, up 41% from the $2.32 reported in the second quarter of 2022. After adjusting for non-recurring and unusual items on an after-tax basis in both periods, adjusted net income2 was a record $56.0 million, up 20% from $46.8 million in the second quarter of 2022. Adjusted diluted earnings per share1 was a record $3.28, up 16% from $2.83 in the second quarter of 2022. Return on equity during the quarter was 24.0%, compared to 20.2% in the second quarter of 2022. Adjusted return on equity1 was 24.2% in the quarter, compared to 24.7% in the same period of 2022.

“The second quarter continued to highlight the growth potential of our business model and the strength of our credit performance,” said Jason Mullins, goeasy’s President and Chief Executive Officer, “As market conditions present a challenging environment for many companies within our industry, those with scale are experiencing a net benefit from that disruption. During the quarter we experienced favorable competitive conditions and received a record number of applications for credit, at nearly half a million, which led to a record number of new customers, at nearly 42,000. We now expect to achieve the high end of our loan book forecast for 2023 of $3.6 billion. Furthermore, we continue to produce stable credit performance, with the net charge off rate improving year-over-year by 20 basis points to 9.1%, while our focus on operating leverage resulted in an improvement to our efficiency ratio by 300 basis points compared to last year. All combined, adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 16% in the quarter to a record $3.28,” Mr. Mullins concluded.

Other Key Second Quarter Highlights

easyfinancial

  • Record revenue of $265 million, up 24%
  • 41% of the loan portfolio secured, up from 36%
  • Record volume of applications for credit, up 25%
  • Record new customer volume at 41,928
  • Record 71% of net loan advances1 in the quarter were issued to new customers, up from 65%
  • Average loan book per branch3 improved to a record $5.2 million, an increase of 22%
  • Weighted average interest rate3 on consumer loans of 30.1%, down from 31.7%
  • Record operating income of $125 million, up 31%
  • Operating margin of 47.4%, up from 44.6%

easyhome

  • Revenue of $38.2 million, up 2%
  • Consumer loan portfolio within easyhome stores increased to $96.6 million, up 25%
  • Financial revenue2 from consumer lending increased to $11.6 million, up 17% from $9.9 million
  • Operating income of $9.2 million, up 5%
  • Operating margin of 24.1%, up from 23.3%

Overall

  • 88th consecutive quarter of positive net income
  • 2023 marks the 19th consecutive year of paying dividends and the 9th consecutive year of a dividend increase
  • 53rd consecutive quarter of same store revenue growth
  • Total customers served over 1.3 million
  • Acquired and organically originated over $11.4 billion in loans
  • Adjusted return on equity1 of 24.2%, down slightly from 24.7%
  • Adjusted return on tangible common equity1 of 33.4%, down from 38.0%
  • Fully drawn weighted average cost of borrowing at 5.9%, up from 4.9%
  • Net debt to net capitalization4 of 72% on June 30, 2023, in line with the Company’s target leverage profile

Six Months Results

For the first six months of 2023, the Company funded $1.28 billion in loan originations, up 16% from $1.10 billion in 2022. The consumer loan receivable portfolio finished at $3.20 billion, up 35% from $2.37 billion as of June 30, 2022.

For the first six months of 2023, the Company produced record revenues of $590 million, up 22% compared to $484 million in the same period of 2022. Operating income for the period was a record $213 million compared with $165 million in the first six months of 2022, an increase of $47.6 million or 29%. Adjusted operating income2 for the first six months of 2023 was a record $221 million, 26% higher compared to $175 million in the same period of 2022. Efficiency ratio1 for the first six months of 2023 was 32.1%, an improvement of 280 bps from 34.9% in the same period of 2022.

Net income for the first six months of 2023 was $107 million and diluted earnings per share was $6.27, compared with $64.4 million or $3.86 per share. Adjusted net income2 for the first six months of 2023 was $109 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share1 was $6.39 compared with $92.6 million or $5.55 per share, increases of 18% and 15%, respectively. Reported return on equity was 23.6%, while adjusted return on equity1 was 24.0%, consistent with 24.1% in the same period of 2022.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Total assets were $3.68 billion as of June 30, 2023, an increase of 27% from $2.90 billion as of June 30, 2022, primarily driven by growth in the consumer loan portfolio.

During the quarter, the Company extended the maturity of its existing revolving securitization warehouse facility (“Securitization Facility”) from August 30, 2024 to October 31, 2025. The amendment to the $1.4 billion Securitization Facility incorporates key modifications including improved eligibility criteria for consumer loans, as well as pool concentration limits, resulting in increased funding capacity. The lending syndicate for the Securitization Facility continues to consist of Royal Bank of Canada, National Bank Financial Markets and Bank of Montreal, and the facility bears interest on advances payable at the rate of 1-month Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (“CDOR”) plus 195 bps. Based on the current 1-month CDOR rate of 5.37% as of August 4, 2023, the interest rate would be 7.32%. The Company continues utilizing an interest rate swap agreement to generate fixed rate payments on the amounts drawn to assist in mitigating the impact of increases in interest rates.

During the quarter, the Company recognized net investment income of $2.3 million, due to fair value change in the Company’s strategic minority investment in Affirm Holdings Inc. (“Affirm”).

Free cash flow from operations before net growth in gross consumer loans receivable2 in the quarter was $76.5 million, up 34% from $56.9 million in the second quarter of 2022. Based on the cash on hand at the end of the quarter and the borrowing capacity under the Company’s existing revolving credit facilities, the Company had approximately $895 million in total funding capacity as of June 30, 2023. The Company remains confident that the capacity available under its existing funding facilities, and its ability to raise additional debt financing, is sufficient to fund its organic growth forecast.

At quarter-end, the Company’s weighted average cost of borrowing was 5.6%, and the fully drawn weighted average cost of borrowing was 5.9%. The Company estimates that it could currently grow the consumer loan portfolio by approximately $250 million per year solely from internal cash flows, without utilizing external debt. The Company also estimates that once its existing and available sources of debt are fully utilized, it could continue to grow the loan portfolio by approximately $400 million per year solely from internal cash flows. The Company also estimates that if it were to run-off its consumer loan and leasing portfolios, the value of the total cash repayments paid to the Company over the remaining life of its contracts would be approximately $4 billion. If, during such a run-off scenario with reasonable cost reductions, all excess cash flows were applied directly to debt, the Company estimates it would extinguish all external debt within 15 months.

Dividend

The Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.96 per share payable on October 13, 2023 to the holders of common shares of record as at the close of business on September 29, 2023.

Forward-Looking Statements

All figures reported above with respect to outlook are targets established by the Company and are subject to change as plans and business conditions vary. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the foregoing guidance. Actual results may differ materially.

This press release includes forward-looking statements about goeasy, including, but not limited to, its business operations, strategy and expected financial performance and condition. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to forecasts for growth of the consumer loans receivable, annual revenue growth forecasts, strategic initiatives, new product offerings and new delivery channels, anticipated cost savings, planned capital expenditures, anticipated capital requirements and the Company’s ability to secure sufficient capital, liquidity of the Company, plans and references to future operations and results, critical accounting estimates, expected future yields and net charge off rates on loans, the estimated number of new locations to be opened, the dealer relationships, the size and characteristics of the Canadian non-prime lending market and the continued development of the type and size of competitors in the market. In certain cases, forward-looking statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and/or can be identified by the use of words such as “expect”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “aim”, “plan”, “believe”, “budget”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “foresee”, “target” or negative versions thereof and similar expressions, and/or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved.

Forward-looking statements are based on certain factors and assumptions, including expected growth, results of operations and business prospects and are inherently subject to, among other things, risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company’s operations, economic factors and the industry generally. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by the Company. Some important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, goeasy’s ability to enter into new lease and/or financing agreements, collect on existing lease and/or financing agreements, open new locations on favourable terms, offer products which appeal to customers at a competitive rate, respond to changes in legislation, react to uncertainties related to regulatory action, raise capital under favourable terms, compete, manage the impact of litigation (including shareholder litigation), control costs at all levels of the organization and maintain and enhance the system of internal controls.

The Company cautions that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. These and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements, and further details and descriptions of these and other factors are disclosed in the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”), including under the section entitled “Risk Factors”.

The reader is cautioned to consider these, and other factors carefully and not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to update or alter the forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by law.

About goeasy

goeasy Ltd. is a Canadian company, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, that provides non-prime leasing and lending services through its easyhome, easyfinancial and LendCare brands. Supported by approximately 2,400 employees, the Company offers a wide variety of financial products and services including unsecured and secured instalment loans, merchant financing through a variety of verticals and lease-to-own merchandise. Customers can transact seamlessly through an omnichannel model that includes online and mobile platforms, over 400 locations across Canada, and point-of-sale financing offered in the retail, powersports, automotive, home improvement and healthcare verticals, through over 8,500 merchant partners across Canada. Throughout the Company’s history, it has acquired and organically served over 1.3 million Canadians and originated over $11.4 billion in loans.

Accredited by the Better Business Bureau, goeasy is the proud recipient of several awards in recognition of its exceptional culture and continued business growth including Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, ranking on the 2022 Report on Business Women Lead Here executive gender diversity benchmark, placing on the Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies, ranking on the TSX30, Greater Toronto Top Employers Award and has been certified as a Great Place to Work®. The Company is represented by a diverse group of team members from 78 nationalities who believe strongly in giving back to communities in which it operates. To date, goeasy has raised and donated over $4.9 million to support its long-standing partnerships with BGC Canada, Habitat for Humanity and many other local charities.

goeasy Ltd.’s. common shares are listed on the TSX under the trading symbol “GSY”. goeasy is rated BB- with a stable trend from S&P and Ba3 with a stable trend from Moody’s.

For more information about goeasy and our business units, visit www.goeasy.com, www.easyfinancial.com, www.lendcare.ca,  www.easyhome.ca.

For further information contact:

Jason Mullins
President & Chief Executive Officer
(905) 272-2788

Farhan Ali Khan
Senior Vice President, Chief Corporate Development Officer
(905) 272-2788

Notes:

These are non-IFRS ratios. Refer to “Non-IFRS Measures and Other Financial Measures” section in this press release.
2 These are non-IFRS measures. Refer to “Non-IFRS Measures and Other Financial Measures” section in this press release.
3 These are supplementary financial measures. Refer to “Non-IFRS Measures and Other Financial Measures” section in this press release.
4 These are capital management measures. Refer to “Non-IFRS Measures and Other Financial Measures” section in this press release.
5 Non-IFRS ratios, non-IFRS measures, supplementary financial measures and capital management measures are not determined in accordance with IFRS, do not have standardized meanings and may not be comparable to similar financial measures presented by other companies.

 

goeasy Ltd.  
   
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION  
(Unaudited)  
(Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)  
   
   
 As AtAs At
 June 30,December 31,
 20232022
   
ASSETS   
Cash74,50362,654
Accounts receivable26,24925,697
Prepaid expenses11,6928,334
Income taxes recoverable-2,323
Consumer loans receivable, net3,014,8832,627,357
Investments61,61757,304
Lease assets46,02248,437
Property and equipment, net31,93635,856
Derivative financial assets36,70249,444
Intangible assets, net131,835138,802
Right-of-use assets, net64,21065,758
Goodwill180,923180,923
TOTAL ASSETS3,680,5723,302,889
   
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Liabilities  
Revolving credit facility273,477148,646
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities58,42251,136
Income taxes payable66-
Dividends payable15,87614,965
Unearned revenue29,63728,661
Accrued interest6,39610,159
Deferred tax liabilities, net20,85924,692
Lease liabilities72,96974,328
Secured borrowings113,731105,792
Revolving securitization warehouse facilities984,279805,825
Derivative financial liabilities6,783-
Notes payable1,144,7751,168,997
TOTAL LIABILITIES2,727,2702,433,201
   
Shareholders' equity  
Share capital423,608419,046
Contributed surplus19,38221,499
Accumulated other comprehensive income8,7062,776
Retained earnings501,606426,367
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY953,302869,688
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY3,680,5723,302,889
   
   



goeasy Ltd.    
     
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME    
(Unaudited)    
(Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except earnings per share)    
     
     
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
 June 30,June 30,June 30,June 30,
 2023202220232022
     
REVENUE    
Interest income213,563169,311414,991326,135
Lease revenue25,05225,94850,61752,826
Commissions earned57,53251,343111,44895,201
Charges and fees6,7815,05013,1699,632
 302,928251,652590,225483,794
     
OPERATING EXPENSES    
     
BAD DEBTS84,63467,936160,530122,085
     
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES    
Salaries and benefits50,54643,908101,70985,872
Stock-based compensation2,9742,4905,9984,790
Advertising and promotion8,9929,38316,23918,893
Occupancy6,3966,18413,04012,563
Technology costs6,4595,46013,74810,700
Underwriting and collections4,0933,5318,0786,622
Other expenses6,7157,26815,14016,040
 86,17578,224173,952155,480
     
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION    
Depreciation of lease assets8,4068,19516,91316,660
Amortization of intangible assets5,4824,91510,79110,128
Depreciation of right-of-use assets5,2714,97110,5179,840
Depreciation of property and equipment2,3092,2284,8044,453
 21,46820,30943,02541,081
     
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES192,277166,469377,507318,646
     
OPERATING INCOME110,65185,183212,718165,148
     
OTHER INCOME (LOSS) 2,330(6,819)4,313(24,344)
     
FINANCE COSTS(37,653)(24,445)(71,879)(47,924)
     
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES75,32853,919145,15292,880
     
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (RECOVERY)     
Current23,43620,32542,99636,621
Deferred(3,658)(4,706)(4,830)(8,137)
 19,77815,61938,16628,484
     
NET INCOME55,55038,300106,98664,396
     
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE 3.292.376.363.96
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE 3.262.326.273.86
     



SEGMENT REPORTING    
(Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except earnings per share)    
     
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
 easyfinancialeasyhomeCorporateTotal
     
Revenue    
Interest income204,9128,651- 213,563 
Lease revenue-25,052- 25,052 
Commissions earned53,9733,559- 57,532 
Charges and fees5,868913- 6,781 
 264,75338,175- 302,928 
     
Operating expenses     
Bad debts81,1813,453- 84,634 
Other operating expenses48,84614,97822,351 86,175 
Depreciation and amortization9,30510,5441,619 21,468 
 139,33228,97523,970 192,277 
     
Operating income (loss)125,4219,200(23,970)110,651 
     
Other income   2,330 
     
Finance costs   (37,653)
     
Income before income taxes   75,328 
     
Income taxes   19,778 
     
Net income    55,550 
     
Diluted earnings per share   3.26 
     
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
 easyfinancialeasyhomeCorporateTotal
     
Revenue    
Interest income162,1407,171- 169,311 
Lease revenue-25,948- 25,948 
Commissions earned47,8973,446- 51,343 
Charges and fees4,077973- 5,050 
 214,11437,538- 251,652 
     
Operating expenses     
Bad debts65,0212,915- 67,936 
Other operating expenses45,13715,41217,675 78,224 
Depreciation and amortization8,37410,4731,462 20,309 
 118,53228,80019,137 166,469 
     
Operating income (loss)95,5828,738(19,137)85,183 
     
Other loss   (6,819)
     
Finance costs   (24,445)
     
Income before income taxes   53,919 
     
Income taxes   15,619 
     
Net income    38,300 
     
Diluted earnings per share   2.32 
     
     
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
 easyfinancialeasyhomeCorporateTotal
     
Revenue    
Interest income398,09116,900- 414,991 
Lease revenue-50,617- 50,617 
Commissions earned104,3577,091- 111,448 
Charges and fees11,2821,887- 13,169 
 513,73076,495- 590,225 
     
Operating expenses     
Bad debts154,4466,084- 160,530 
Other operating expenses96,62430,82646,502 173,952 
Depreciation and amortization18,51121,2783,236 43,025 
 269,58158,18849,738 377,507 
     
Operating income (loss)244,14918,307(49,738)212,718 
     
Other income   4,313 
     
Finance costs   (71,879)
     
Income before income taxes   145,152 
     
Income taxes   38,166 
     
Net income    106,986 
     
Diluted earnings per share   6.27 
     
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
 easyfinancialeasyhomeCorporateTotal
     
Revenue    
Interest income312,28913,846- 326,135 
Lease revenue-52,826- 52,826 
Commissions earned88,7546,447- 95,201 
Charges and fees7,6811,951- 9,632 
 408,72475,070- 483,794 
     
Operating expenses     
Bad debts117,1404,945- 122,085 
Other operating expenses88,67030,83035,980 155,480 
Depreciation and amortization17,00721,1862,888 41,081 
 222,81756,96138,868 318,646 
     
Operating income (loss)185,90718,109(38,868)165,148 
     
Other loss   (24,344)
     
Finance costs   (47,924)
     
Income before income taxes   92,880 
     
Income taxes   28,484 
     
Net income    64,396 
     
Diluted earnings per share   3.86 


SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS    
(Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except earnings per share and percentages)    
     
 Three Months Ended  
 June 30, June 30, Variance Variance
20232022$ / bps% change
     
Summary Financial Results    
Revenue302,928251,65251,27620.4%
Bad debts84,63467,93616,69824.6%
Other operating expenses86,17578,2247,95110.2%
EBITDA1126,04390,47835,56539.3%
EBITDA margin141.6%36.0%560 bps15.6%
Depreciation and amortization21,46820,3091,1595.7%
Operating income110,65185,18325,46829.9%
Operating margin36.5%33.8%270 bps8.0%
Other income (loss)2,330(6,819)9,149134.2%
Finance costs37,65324,44513,20854.0%
Effective income tax rate26.3%29.0%(270 bps)(9.3%)
Net income55,55038,30017,25045.0%
Diluted earnings per share3.262.320.9440.5%
Return on assets6.2%5.5%70 bps12.7%
Return on equity24.0%20.2%380 bps18.8%
Return on tangible common equity134.6%33.0%160 bps4.8%
     
Adjusted Financial Results1    
Other operating expenses94,44086,1378,3039.6%
Efficiency ratio31.2%34.2%(300 bps)(8.8%)
Operating income114,06788,74025,32728.5%
Operating margin37.7%35.3%240 bps6.8%
Net income56,03946,8309,20919.7%
Diluted earnings per share3.282.830.4515.9%
Return on assets6.2%6.7%(50 bps)(7.5%)
Return on equity24.2%24.7%(50 bps)(2.0%)
Return on tangible common equity33.4%38.0%(460 bps)(12.1%)
     
Key Performance Indicators    
     
Segment Financials    
easyfinancial revenue264,753214,11450,63923.7%
easyfinancial operating margin47.4%44.6%280 bps6.3%
easyhome revenue38,17537,5386371.7%
easyhome operating margin24.1%23.3%80 bps3.4%
     
Portfolio Indicators    
Gross consumer loans receivable3,200,2132,369,843830,37035.0%
Growth in consumer loans receivable209,527215,543(6,016)(2.8%)
Gross loan originations666,783628,18938,5946.1%
Total yield on consumer loans (including ancillary products)135.4%39.0%(360 bps)(9.2%)
Net charge offs as a percentage of average gross consumer loans receivable9.1%9.3%(20 bps)(2.2%)
Free cash flows from operations before net growth in gross consumer loans receivable176,47356,91819,55534.4%
Potential monthly lease revenue17,5587,634(76)(1.0%)
1 EBITDA, adjusted other operating expenses, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and free cash flows from operations before net growth in gross consumer loans receivable are non-IFRS measures. EBITDA margin, efficiency ratio, adjusted operating margin, adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted return on equity, adjusted return on assets, reported and adjusted return on tangible common equity and total yield on consumer loans (including ancillary products) are non-IFRS ratios. Refer to “Non-IFRS Measures and Other Financial Measures” section in this press release.    
     
     
     
     
 Six Months Ended  
 June 30, June 30, Variance Variance
20232022$ / bps% change
     
Summary Financial Results    
Revenue590,225483,794106,43122.0%
Bad debts160,530122,08538,44531.5%
Other operating expenses173,952155,48018,47211.9%
EBITDA1243,143165,22577,91847.2%
EBITDA margin141.2%34.2%700 bps20.5%
Depreciation and amortization43,02541,0811,9444.7%
Operating income212,718165,14847,57028.8%
Operating margin36.0%34.1%190 bps5.6%
Other income (loss)4,313(24,344)28,657117.7%
Finance costs71,87947,92423,95550.0%
Effective income tax rate26.3%30.7%(440 bps)(14.3%)
Net income106,98664,39642,59066.1%
Diluted earnings per share6.273.862.4162.4%
Return on assets6.1%4.7%140 bps29.8%
Return on equity23.6%16.7%690 bps41.3%
Return on tangible common equity134.4%27.6%680 bps24.6%
     
Adjusted Financial Results1    
Other operating expenses189,622169,03820,58412.2%
Efficiency ratio32.1%34.9%(280 bps)(8.0%)
Operating income220,511174,80145,71026.1%
Operating margin37.4%36.1%130 bps3.5%
Net income108,97292,60916,36317.7%
Diluted earnings per share6.395.550.8415.1%
Return on assets6.2%6.8%(60 bps)(8.8%)
Return on equity24.0%24.1%(10 bps)(0.4%)
Return on tangible common equity33.6%36.9%(330 bps)(8.9%)
     
Key Performance Indicators    
     
Segment Financials    
easyfinancial revenue513,730408,724105,00625.7%
easyfinancial operating margin47.5%45.5%200 bps4.4%
easyhome revenue76,49575,0701,4251.9%
easyhome operating margin23.9%24.1%(20 bps)(0.8%)
     
Portfolio Indicators    
Gross consumer loans receivable3,200,2132,369,843830,37035.0%
Growth in consumer loans receivable405,519339,50466,01519.4%
Gross loan originations1,282,4021,104,732177,67016.1%
Total yield on consumer loans (including ancillary products)135.5%38.9%(340 bps)(8.7%)
Net charge offs as a percentage of average gross consumer loans receivable9.0%9.1%(10 bps)(0.9%)
Free cash flows from operations before net growth in gross consumer loans receivable1158,57496,84661,72863.7%
Potential monthly lease revenue17,5587,634(76)(1.0%)

 

Non-IFRS Measures and Other Financial Measures

The Company uses a number of financial measures to assess its performance. Some of these measures are not calculated in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), are not identified by IFRS and do not have standardized meanings that would ensure consistency and comparability among companies using these measures. The Company believes that non-IFRS measures are useful in assessing ongoing business performance and provide readers with a better understanding of how management assesses performance. These non-IFRS measures are used throughout this press release and listed below. An explanation of the composition of non-IFRS measures and other financial measures can be found in the Company’s MD&A, available on www.sedar.com.

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share

Adjusted net income is a non-IFRS measure, while adjusted diluted earnings per share is a non-IFRS ratio. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 32 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023. Items used to calculate adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 include those indicated in the chart below:

 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended

($ in 000’s except earnings per share)
June 30,

2023
June 30,

2022
June 30,

2023
June 30,

2022
     
Net income as stated55,550 38,300 106,986 64,396 
Impact of adjusting items    
Other operating expenses     
Contract exit fee1- - 934 - 
Integration costs2141 282 310 789 
Corporate development costs4- - - 2,314 
Depreciation and amortization     
Amortization of acquired intangible assets33,275 3,275 6,550 6,550 
Other (income) loss5(2,330)6,819 (4,313)24,344 
Total pre-tax impact of adjusting items1,086 10,376 3,481 33,997 
Income tax impact of above adjusting items(597)(1,846)(1,494)(5,784)
After-tax impact of adjusting items489 8,530 1,987 28,213 
     
Adjusted net income56,039 46,830 108,973 92,609 
     
Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding17,061 16,522 17,064 16,677 
     
Diluted earnings per share as stated3.26 2.32 6.27 3.86 
Per share impact of adjusting items0.02 0.51 0.12 1.69 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share3.28 2.83 6.39 5.55 

Adjusting item related to a contract exit fee
1 In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company decided to terminate its agreement with a third-party technology provider that was contracted in 2020 to develop a new loan management system. After careful evaluation, the Company determined that the performance to date was unsatisfactory, and the additional investment necessary to complete the development was no longer economical, relative to the anticipated business value and other available options. In the first quarter of 2023, the Company settled its dispute with the third-party technology provider for $0.9 million, reported under Other operating expenses.
Adjusting items related to the LendCare Acquisition
2 Integration costs related to advisory and consulting costs, employee incentives, representation and warranty insurance costs, and other integration costs related to the acquisition of LendCare as a result of the integration with LendCare.
3 Amortization of the $131 million intangible asset related to the acquisition of LendCare with an estimated useful life of ten years.
Adjusting items related to the corporate development costs
4 Corporate development costs in the first quarter of 2022 were related to the exploration of a strategic acquisition opportunity, which the Company elected to not pursue, including advisory, consulting and legal costs, reported under Other operating expenses.
Adjusting item related to other income (loss)
5 For the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023, net investment income was mainly due to fair value change on the Company’s investment in Affirm. For the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2022, net investment losses were mainly due to fair value changes on the Company’s investments in Affirm and its related TRS.
Adjusted Other Operating Expenses and Efficiency Ratio

Adjusted other operating expenses is a non-IFRS measure, while efficiency ratio is a non-IFRS ratio. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 32 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023. Items used to calculate adjusted other operating expenses and efficiency ratio for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 include those indicated in the chart below:

 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended

($ in 000’s except earnings per share)
June 30,

2023
June 30,

2022
June 30,

2023
June 30,

2022
     
Other operating expenses as stated86,17578,224173,952155,480
     
Impact of adjusting items1    
Other operating expenses    
Contract exit fee--(934)-
Integration costs(141)(282)(310)(789)
Corporate development costs---(2,314)
Depreciation and amortization     
Depreciation of lease assets8,4068,19516,91316,660
Total impact of adjusting items8,2657,91315,66913,557
     
Adjusted other operating expenses94,44086,137189,621169,037
     
Total revenue302,928251,652590,225483,794
     
Efficiency ratio31.2%34.2%32.1%34.9%

1 For explanation of adjusting items, refer to the corresponding “Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share” section.

Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin

Adjusted operating income is a non-IFRS measure, while adjusted operating margin is a non-IFRS ratio. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 32 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023. Items used to calculate adjusted operating income and adjusted operating margins for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 include those indicated in the chart below:

 Three Months Ended

($ in 000’s except percentages)
June 30,

2023
June 30,

2023 (adjusted)
June 30,

2022
June 30,

2022 (adjusted)
     
easyfinancial    
Operating income125,421125,42195,58295,582
Divided by revenue264,753264,753214,114214,114
     
easyfinancial operating margin47.4%47.4%44.6%44.6%
     
easyhome    
Operating income9,2009,2008,7388,738
Divided by revenue38,17538,17537,53837,538
     
easyhome operating margin24.1%24.1%23.3%23.3%
     
Total    
Operating income110,651110,65185,18385,183
Other operating expenses1    
Integration costs-141-282
Depreciation and amortization1    
Amortization of acquired intangible assets-3,275-3,275
Adjusted operating income110,651114,06785,18388,740
     
Divided by revenue302,928302,928251,652251,652
     
Total operating margin36.5%37.7%33.8%35.3%

1 For explanation of adjusting items, refer to the corresponding “Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share” section.

 Six Months Ended

($ in 000’s except percentages)
June 30,

2023
June 30,

2023 (adjusted)
June 30,

2022
June 30,

2022 (adjusted)
     
easyfinancial    
Operating income244,149244,149185,907185,907
Divided by revenue513,730513,730408,724408,724
     
easyfinancial operating margin47.5%47.5%45.5%45.5%
     
easyhome    
Operating income18,30718,30718,10918,109
Divided by revenue76,49576,49575,07075,070
     
easyhome operating margin23.9%23.9%24.1%24.1%
     
Total    
Operating income212,718212,718165,148165,148
Other operating expenses1    
Contract exit fee-934--
Integration costs-310-789
Corporate development costs---2,314
Depreciation and amortization1    
Amortization of acquired intangible assets-6,550-6,550
Adjusted operating income212,718220,512165,148174,801
     
Divided by revenue590,225590,225483,794483,794
     
Total operating margin36.0%37.4%34.1%36.1%

1 For explanation of adjusting items, refer to the corresponding “Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share” section.

Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) and EBITDA Margin

EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure, while EBITDA margin is a non-IFRS ratio. Refer to “Key Performance
Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 32 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023. Items used to calculate EBITDA and EBITDA margin for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 include those indicated in the chart below:

 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
($in 000’s except percentages)June 30,

2023
June 30,

2022
June 30,

2023
June 30,

2022
     
Net income as stated55,550 38,300 106,986 64,396 
     
Finance cost37,653 24,445 71,879 47,924 
Income tax expense19,778 15,619 38,166 28,484 
Depreciation and amortization21,468 20,309 43,025 41,081 
Depreciation of lease assets(8,406)(8,195)(16,913)(16,660)
EBITDA126,043 90,478 243,143 165,225 
     
Divided by revenue302,928 251,652 590,225 483,794 
     
EBITDA margin41.6%36.0%41.2%34.2%

Free Cash Flow from Operations before Net Growth in Gross Consumer Loans Receivable

Free cash flow from operations before net growth in gross consumer loans receivable is a non-IFRS measure. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 32 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023. Items used to calculate free cash flow from operations before net growth in gross consumer loans receivable for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 include those indicated in the chart below:

 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
 June 30,

2023
June 30,

2022
June 30,

2023
June 30,

2022
     
Cash used in operating activities(133,054)(158,625)(246,945)(242,658)
     
Net growth in gross consumer loans receivable during the period209,527 215,543 405,519 339,504 
     
Free cash flows from operations before net growth in gross consumer loans receivable76,473 56,918 158,574 96,846 

Adjusted Return on Assets

Adjusted return on assets is a non-IFRS ratio. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 32 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023. Items used to calculate adjusted return on assets for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 include those indicated in the chart below:

 Three Months Ended
($in 000’s except percentages)June 30,

2023
June 30,

2023

(adjusted)
June 30,

2022
June 30,

2022

(adjusted)
     
Net income as stated55,55055,55038,30038,300
After-tax impact of adjusting items1-489-8,530
Adjusted net income55,55056,03938,30046,830
     
Multiplied by number of periods in a yearX 4X 4X 4X 4
     
Divided by average total assets for the period3,587,2823,587,2822,792,0342,792,034
     
Return on assets6.2%6.2%5.5%6.7%

1 For explanation of adjusting items, refer to the corresponding “Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share” section.

 Six Months Ended
($in 000’s except percentages)June 30,

2023
June 30,

2023

(adjusted)
June 30,

2022
June 30,

2022

(adjusted)
     
Net income as stated106,986106,98664,39664,396
After-tax impact of adjusting items1-1,987-28,213
Adjusted net income106,986108,97364,39692,609
     
Multiplied by number of periods in a yearX 4/2X 4/2X 4/2X 4/2
     
Divided by average total assets for the period3,492,4843,492,4842,726,7402,726,740
     
Return on assets6.1%6.2%4.7%6.8%

1 For explanation of adjusting items, refer to the corresponding “Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share” section.

Adjusted Return on Equity

Adjusted return on equity is a non-IFRS ratio. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 32 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023. Items used to calculate adjusted return on equity for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 include those indicated in the chart below:

 Three Months Ended
($in 000’s except percentages)June 30,

2023
June 30,

2023

(adjusted)
June 30,

2022
June 30,

2022

(adjusted)
     
Net income as stated55,55055,55038,30038,300
After-tax impact of adjusting items1-489-8,530
Adjusted net income55,55056,03938,30046,830
     
Multiplied by number of periods in a yearX 4X 4X 4X 4
     
Divided by average shareholders’ equity for the period927,703927,703759,896759,896
     
Return on equity24.0%24.2%20.2%24.7%

1 For explanation of adjusting items, refer to the corresponding “Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share” section.

 Six Months Ended
($in 000’s except percentages)June 30,

2023
June 30,

2023

(adjusted)
June 30,

2022
June 30,

2022

(adjusted)
     
Net income as stated106,986106,98664,39664,396
After-tax impact of adjusting items1-1,987-28,213
Adjusted net income106,986108,97364,39692,609
     
Multiplied by number of periods in a yearX 4/2X 4/2X 4/2X 4/2
     
Divided by average shareholders’ equity for the period908,364908,364769,902769,902
     
Return on equity23.6%24.0%16.7%24.1%

1 For explanation of adjusting items, refer to the corresponding “Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share” section.

Return on Tangible Common Equity

Reported and adjusted return on tangible common equity are non-IFRS ratios. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 32 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023. Items used to calculate reported and adjusted return on tangible common equity for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 include those indicated in the chart below:

 Three Months Ended
($ in 000’s except percentages)June 30,

2023
June 30,

2023

(adjusted)
June 30,

2022
June 30,

2022

(adjusted)
     
Net income as stated55,550 55,550 38,300 38,300 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets3,275 3,275 3,275 3,275 
Income tax impact of the above item(868)(868)(868)(868)
Net income before amortization of acquired intangible assets, net of income tax57,957 57,957 40,707 40,707 
     
Impact of adjusting items1    
Other operating expenses     
Integration costs- 141 - 282 
Other loss (income)- (2,330)- 6,819 
Total pre-tax impact of adjusting items- (2,189)- 7,101 
Income tax impact of above adjusting items- 271 - (978)
After-tax impact of adjusting items- (1,918)- 6,123 
     
Adjusted net income57,957 56,039 40,707 46,830 
     
Multiplied by number of periods in a yearX 4X 4X 4X 4
     
Average shareholders’ equity927,703 927,703 759,896 759,896 
Average goodwill(180,923)(180,923)(180,923)(180,923)
Average acquired intangible assets2(104,254)(104,254)(117,354)(117,354)
Average related deferred tax liabilities27,627 27,627 31,099 31,099 
Divided by average tangible common equity670,153 670,153 492,718 492,718 
     
Return on tangible common equity34.6%33.4%33.0%38.0%

1 For explanation of adjusting items, refer to the corresponding “Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share” section.
2 Excludes intangible assets relating to software.

 Six Months Ended
($ in 000’s except percentages)June 30,

2023
 June 30,

2023

(adjusted)
 June 30,

2022
 June 30,

2022

(adjusted)
 
         
Net income as stated106,986 106,986 64,396 64,396 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets6,550 6,550 6,550 6,550 
Income tax impact of the above item(1,736)(1,736)(1,736)(1,736)
Net income before amortization of acquired intangible assets, net of income tax111,800 111,800 69,210 69,210 
         
Impact of adjusting items1        
Other operating expenses         
Contract exit fee- 934 - - 
Integration costs- 310 - 789 
Corporate development costs- - - 2,314 
Other (income) loss- (4,313)- 24,344 
Total pre-tax impact of adjusting items- (3,069)- 27,447 
Income tax impact of above adjusting items- 242 - (4,048)
After-tax impact of adjusting items- (2,827)- 23,399 
         
Adjusted net income111,800 108,973 69,210 92,609 
         
Multiplied by number of periods in a yearX 4/2 X 4/2 X 4/2 X 4/2 
         
Average shareholders’ equity908,364 908,364 769,902 769,902 
Average goodwill(180,923)(180,923)(180,923)(180,923)
Average acquired intangible assets2(105,892) (105,892)(118,992)(118,992)
Average related deferred tax liabilities28,061 28,061 31,533 31,533 
Divided by average tangible common equity649,610 649,610 501,520 501,520 
         
Return on tangible common equity34.4%33.6%27.6%36.9%

1 For explanation of adjusting items, refer to the corresponding “Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share” section.
2 Excludes intangible assets relating to software.

easyhome Financial Revenue

easyhome financial revenue is a non-IFRS measure. It’s calculated as total company revenue less easyfinancial revenue and leasing revenue. The Company believes that easyhome financial revenue is an important measure of the performance of the easyhome segment. Items used to calculate easyhome financial revenue for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 include those indicated in the chart below:

($in 000’s)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
2023
June 30,
2022
Total company revenue302,928251,652
Less: easyfinancial revenue(264,753)(214,114)
Less: leasing revenue(26,616)(27,641)
easyhome financial revenue11,5599,897

Total Yield on Consumer Loans as a Percentage of Average Gross Consumer Loans Receivable

Total yield on consumer loans as a percentage of average gross consumer loans receivable is a non-IFRS ratio. See description in section “Portfolio Analysis” on page 21 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023. Items used to calculate total yield on consumer loans as a percentage of average gross consumer loans receivable for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 include those indicated in the chart below:

 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
($in 000’s except percentages)June 30,
2023
June 30,
2022
June 30,
2023
June 30,
2022
     
Total Company revenue302,928251,652590,225483,794
Less: Leasing revenue(26,616)(27,641)(53,764)(56,207)
Financial revenue276,312224,011536,461427,587
     
Multiplied by number of periods in a yearX 4X 4X 4/2X 4/2
     
Divided by average gross consumer loans receivable3,125,8962,295,2323,025,4022,198,495
     
Total yield on consumer loans as a percentage of average gross consumer loans receivable (annualized)35.4%39.0%35.5%38.9%

Net Principal Written and Percentage Net Principal Written to New Customers

Net principal written (Net loan advances) is a non-IFRS measure. See description in section “Portfolio Analysis” on page 21 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023. The percentage of net loan advances to new customers is a non-IFRS ratio. It is calculated as loan originations to new customers divided by the net principal written. The Company uses percentage of net loan advances to new customers, among other measures, to assess the operating performance of its lending business. Items used to calculate the percentage of net loan advances to new customers for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 include those indicated in the chart below:

 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
($ in 000’s)June 30,
2023
June 30,
2022
June 30,
2023
June 30,
2022
     
Gross loan originations666,783628,1891,282,4021,104,732
     
Loan originations to new customers348,695301,184651,238518,878
     
Loan originations to existing customers318,088327,005631,164585,854
Less: Proceeds applied to repay existing loans (174,045)(162,880) (336,999)(296,917)
Net advance to existing customers144,043164,125294,165288,937
     
Net principal written492,738465,309945,403807,815

Percentage net advances to new

customers



70.8%



64.7%



68.9%



64.2%

Net Debt to Net Capitalization

Net debt to net capitalization is a capital management measure. Refer to “Financial Condition” section on page 43 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023.

Average Loan Book Per Branch

Average loan book per branch is a supplementary financial measure. It is calculated as gross consumer loans receivable held by easyfinancial branch locations divided by the number of total easyfinancial branch locations.

Weighted Average Interest Rate

Weighted average interest rate is a supplementary financial measure. It Is calculated as the sum of individual loan balance multiplied by interest rate divided by gross consumer loans receivable.