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MoonFox Analysis | Dungeon & Fighter Generates $137 million in first week – Can the youth touch help regain the glory of the original PC game?

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SHENZHEN, China, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On May 21, 2024, Dungeon & Fighter (DnF mobile) was officially launched. It is estimated that its revenue across iOS and Google play has exceeded US $137 million in the first week, with total revenue expected to approach US $412 million in the first month. Despite delaying the release for four years, the game attracted significant attention from players during the pre-registration and testing phases, showing impressive performance on its first day. What promotional journey did Dungeon & Fighter undergo through multiple rounds of pre-launch activities? Can Dungeon & Fighter meet player’s demands in terms of gameplay, economic system, and event settings to achieve long-term development?

I. With a stable promotional strategy, Dungeon & Fighter starts with an understate approach 

In early February 2024, Dungeon & Fighter received its license approval, and the anticipation of “launching within the year” increased the game’s buzz. At the end of February, the official opened qualifications for access to the test server, revealing some game content and settings. In March, Xuxubaobao, a top streamer in China, held his first Dungeon & Fighter live stream, with peak viewership surpassing 4 million in the live streaming room. During the live streaming, he mentioned gameplay such as “equipment enhancement won’t damage weapons” and “sky set synthesis.” As of the end of March, Tencent maintained a wait-and-see attitude and did not release large-scale test materials for the game.

On April 22, the game officially announced its launch date for May 21. From this point onwards, the official began intensifying their marketing efforts. According to the data of DataEye, the daily release of promotional videos and images exceeded 2,300 pieces after the announcement. By the end of April, pre-registration numbers for the game had surpassed 50 million. In early May, Xuxu Baobao had a live voice chat with the game planners to discuss issues that players are concerned about, such as future character releases, enhancement limits, and free trading. On the whole, from February to early May, the official did not intervene much in game promotion and public perception, and more genuine complaints and doubts from players emerging gradually. However, the game’s popularity and number of pre-registrations remained unaffected and continued to rise.

Proportion of Top 30 Creative Materials While Pre-launching Dungeon & Fighter

Creative Materials

Proportion (%)

DNF classic settings (gameplay/content)

40 %

Emphasizing the launch date of the game

23 %

Equipment elements

20 %

The launch event

10 %

CG animation

7 %

Data source: DataEye

Since May, the official promotional materials have been intensively released, with gameplay and launch date as the core selling points; in terms of format, KOLs oral broadcasts and influencer videos accounted for the highest proportion, making up nearly 80% of the total. According to DataEye data, on the first day of product launch on May 21, over 16,000 pieces of promotional material were deployed. Combined with a large-scale investment phase, the game attracted a significant influx of players on its launch day. According to MoonFox data, activities such as character creation and ID registration on May 20 brought 3.16 million new additions for the game. The game was officially launched on May 21, attracting a daily increase of 3.23 million users.

Overall, Tencent’s promotion and marketing strategy for Dungeon & Fighter can be seen as relatively conservative. They did not innovate extensively in terms of materials or promotional strategies, and their choice of KOLs, focused on Xuxu Baobao, reflects a stable approach. This indicates a preference for attracting “returning” players from the original PC game. Generally speaking, user growth aligns with official expectations. However, in the long term, gameplay and economic settings remain the core of DNF-like games, and DNF itself is no exception.

II. Content gameplay + economic system shapes the long-term viability of the game

In terms of gameplay, Dungeon & Fighter faithfully reproduces the storyline and mechanics of the original PC game, including the equipment system (Epic, Teranite, Terracotta Legacy, Enhancement), dress-up system (Abyss Sky advanced outfits, etc.), and level designs (Ruins, Wailing Caves, Imperial Trials, etc.), achieving a high degree of fidelity.

However, in terms of version settings, the Chinese server of DNF mobile still lags far behind the Korean server. For example, in terms of levels, the current maximum level in the Chinese server is 50, whereas the Korean server has already reached level 70; and in terms of storyline, the Korean server has progressed to Flame Buster Annactswell, while the Chinese server has yet to officially open the LOTUS Long Legs. At the same time, extensive modifications to game content involving violence and bloodshed have also faced heavy criticism from players.

Despite lagging behind in versions, the Chinese server has rarely disclosed the updates content and exact release date of the upcoming game, launching instances or new professions on a weekly basis. Firstly, the game updated the Abyss instance within the first week of its launch, meeting the needs of high-level players who quickly clear levels to obtain “endgame gear”.

Average number of launches per user for Dungeon & Fighter from May 22 to Jun 6

 Date

Number of launches per person

2024/6/6

6.05

2024/6/5

6.51

2024/6/4

6.02

2024/6/3

5.24

2024/6/2

5.44

2024/6/1

5.51

2024/5/31

5.70

2024/5/30

5.90

2024/5/29

6.07

2024/5/28

5.52

2024/5/27

5.85

2024/5/26

5.00

2024/5/25

5.86

2024/5/24

5.31

2024/5/23

5.47

2024/5/22

5.64

Data source: MoonFox iApp; Data cycle: May 2024 to June 2024; The statistical results only contain application client data, excluding ecological UV data such as web pages, applets and Quick App.

And then the Bermark Imperial Trials and the Clown instance were launched. After the release of these new instances, the average number of launches per user rapidly increased. According to MoonFox Data, the average daily launches per user for Dungeon & Fighter reached 6.02 times on June 4, and maintained at 6.51 times the following day, setting a short-term record high.

We believe that the long-term accumulation of gameplay and content is an advantage of Dungeon & Fighter compared to other products. For example, the upcoming release of the Sword Soul and Asura professions on June 17 has led many players to “cap their experience” at level 49 (at which point users can reselect their profession). After the release of these professions, metrics such as online users and playtime are expected to increase significantly. In the future, content updates will be key to ensuring the long-term viability of Dungeon & Fighter. At the same time, DNF-like games also rely heavily on a cyclical and sustainable economic system.

Dungeon & Fighter has established a relatively closed economic system. From cash points to Terra, the flow of player investments is almost entirely one-way. Players cannot trade directly with each other, and the auction house is the only option. In terms of players, the Terra system provides a path for “non-paying” players to exchange time for materials, trade materials for Terra, and use Terra to purchase equipment to enhance their attributes. Most items, except for rare and limited ones, can be purchased with Terra. This setup has established a user base of “grinding players”, ensuring the game’s user base and vitality; In the auction house setup, the official enforces average, minimum, and maximum prices for items, ensuring market price stability through strong intervention of the system.

Against this background, Dungeon & Fighter has developed a relatively stable and officially controllable economic system. Although players cannot trade freely, by earning Terra, more casual players can increase their Anti-Magic Power (i.e., combat power), enabling them to participate in high-level raids and monetize their efforts by leading raid groups.

III. The profile of “veteran players” is clear, and their gaming habits and needs will become more defined

From marketing to gameplay setting, stability has been the core strategy of Dungeon & Fighter since its launch. As an IP that has been launched as a PC game for 16 years and as a mobile game in the Korean server for 2 years, retaining the existing player base and ensuring long-term retention are critical for the sustained growth of Dungeon & Fighter.

Dungeon & Fighter User Age and Gender Distribution (May 2024)

Age

Proportion (%)

Gender

Proportion (%)

15 years old or younger

2 %

Male

88 %

16-25 years old

34 %

Female

12 %

26-35 years old

48 %

36-45 years old

12 %

46 years old or older

4 %

Data source: MoonFox iApp; Data cycle: May 2024; The statistical results only contain application client data, excluding ecological UV data such as web pages, applets and Quick App.

According to MoonFox Data, currently, over 88% of Dungeon & Fighter players are male, with the highest proportion of 48.23% in the age group of 26 to 35 years old. The core audience for the mobile game are post-85s and post-90s males who were once “addicted” to the PC game. Most of this group has entered the workforce and has relatively stable jobs, providing them with disposable income and a willingness to play games. However, due to work and life commitments, their gaming time is relatively concentrated (mainly in commute time and lunch breaks).

In general, this player group is more sensitive to adjustments in game content and mechanics. Compared to graphics and new content releases, they are more concerned about whether the game experience can replicate the original PC game and whether the high difficulty of past maps can maintain the “strong social interaction” features (such as the COF index from those days). Currently, players’ evaluations of the fidelity of Dungeon & Fighter to the original game is average. Topics such as “Abyss drop rates” and “raid equipment” generate more discussion.

We believe that Dungeon & Fighter is still in a period of rapid development, with the “60 version” window still open, and players are still showing a strong willingness to play. In the future, avoiding excessive “grind and spend” mechanics, providing more balanced and fair drop rates, and not deliberately prolonging the release intervals for new professions and content updates will be the foundation for the stable development of Dungeon & Fighter after the heat subsides. We look forward to the future development of the product and its potential to bring new growth to Tencent’s gaming sector in their financial reports.

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Nuvilab: Advancing School Nutrition with AI-Powered Nutrition Coaching, Wins CES 2025 Innovation Award

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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nuvilab announced that its innovative AI nutrition coaching solution, NutriTrex, was awarded the CES 2025 Innovation Award in the Digital Health category. This prestigious honor highlights Nuvilab’s groundbreaking approach to promoting healthy eating habits among children and adolescents, marking its third CES Innovation Award following recognition in 2021 for Digital Health and Sustainability advancements.

The AI nutrition coaching solution seamlessly integrates into schools and daycare centers, using AI to provide real-time feedback and personalized suggestions for children’s meals. By engaging children, teachers, and parents in a collaborative environment, Nuvilab empowers young learners to build lasting healthy eating habits. The platform not only tracks meal patterns but also offers actionable insights to support lifelong wellness, making healthy eating both fun and interactive.

CEO Logan Kim stated, “We are honored to see our solution recognized on the global stage. Nuvilab’s technology is transforming school nutrition environments in Korea and beyond, fostering healthier habits in children and creating meaningful impacts on their lifelong well-being. This award reaffirms our commitment to expanding our mission worldwide.”

With this CES accolade, Nuvilab is poised to accelerate its expansion into North America and other global markets. The company is actively collaborating with international clients in the food service sector, with plans to extend its reach into areas where nutrition management is essential.

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MDA SPACE REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

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Q3 2024 Highlights Significant backlog of $4.6 billion at quarter-end, up 49% YoYStrong top line growth with revenues of $282.4 million, up 38% YoYSolid profitability with adjusted EBITDA1 of $55.5 million, up 30% YoY, and adjusted EBITDA margin1 of 19.7%Solid adjusted net income1 of $34.7 million, up 60% YoY, and adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $0.28, up 56% YoY Strong operating cash flow of $258.8 millionNet debt to adjusted EBITDA1 ratio of 0.8x at quarter-end Updated 2024 full-year financial outlookRaised revenue guidance, narrowed adjusted EBITDA guidance and reaffirmed capital expenditures guidanceReaffirmed positive free cash flow in 2024

BRAMPTON, ON, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted space mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.     

“In Q3, the MDA Space team delivered another strong quarter with double digit growth in our top and bottom lines as we continued to execute and convert our backlog,” said Mike Greenley, Chief Executive Officer of MDA Space.

“The team continued to execute on our major programs, successfully conducting the preliminary design review for the Canadarm3 program, a critical milestone for the program. We also made significant progress on MDA CHORUS™, our next generation Earth Observation constellation, completing the spacecraft assembly and commencing spacecraft integration and testing. And in our Satellite Systems business, the team made solid progress advancing the engineering work for the Telesat Lightspeed program. In Q3, we also broke ground on our Satellite Systems facility expansion in Quebec which will add 185,000 square feet of advanced manufacturing capacity,” continued Mr. Greenley.

“I am also pleased to welcome Guillaume Lavoie to the MDA Space Team as Chief Financial Officer. Guillaume brings a wealth of financial leadership experience and will be instrumental in supporting our long-term growth plans and helping us deliver successfully for our customers and shareholders.”   

Q3 2024 HIGHLIGHTS  

Backlog of $4.6 billion at quarter-end provides good revenue visibility for 2025 and beyond and was up 49% compared to Q3 2023. The year-over-year increase in backlog is driven by new order bookings including the $1 billion award for Phases C/D of the Canadarm3 program announced in Q2 2024.Revenues of $282.4 million in Q3 2024 were up 38.0% year-over-year driven by higher work volumes across the business with strong contributions from the Satellite Systems and Robotics & Space Operations businesses.Adjusted EBITDA of $55.5 million in Q3 2024 compared to $42.8 million in Q3 2023, representing an increase of $12.7 million (or 29.7%) year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.7% in Q3 2024 is consistent with the Company’s full year margin guidance of 19-20% and compares to adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.9% reported in the third quarter of 2023.Adjusted net income for Q3 2024 was $34.7 million compared to $21.7 million in Q3 2023, representing an increase of $13.0 million (or 59.9%) year-over-year driven by higher operating income. Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.28 in Q3 2024 compared to $0.18 in Q3 2023, representing an increase of 55.6% year-over-year.Operating cash flow was $258.8 million in Q3 2024 compared to $(30.0) million in Q3 2023. The year-over-year increase in operating cash flow was driven by positive working capital contributions primarily related to the Telesat Lightspeed program.At quarter-end, net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio was 0.8x compared to 2.4x as of December 2023 (2.0x as of June 30, 2024) as the Company utilized its strong operating cash flow in Q3 2024 to make repayments to its revolving credit facility and deleverage the balance sheet while continuing to invest in its growth initiatives.

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1  As defined in the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section

2024 FINANCIAL OUTLOOK

As a trusted mission partner and leading global space technology provider, we are leveraging our capabilities and expertise to execute on targeted growth strategies across our end markets and business areas. Our strategic initiatives, which span across our three businesses, include investing in next generation space technology and services, expanding our presence in high growth markets and geographies, scaling and expanding skills, talent and operations to meet current and future market demand and leveraging strategic M&A to complement organic growth. We continue to make good progress against our long-term strategic plan.

MDA Space is well positioned to capitalize on strong customer demand and robust market activity given our diverse and proven technology offerings. Our growth pipeline is significant and underpinned by existing and new programs and our book of business is healthy. We see activities ramping up in line with our expectations and are encouraged by the team’s solid execution.

For fiscal 2024, we are raising our full year revenue guidance to $1,045$1,065 million from $1,020$1,060 million previously, representing robust year-over-year growth of approximately 30% at the mid-point of guidance compared to 2023 levels. We are narrowing our full year adjusted EBITDA range to $205$210 million from $200$210 million previously, representing approximately 19% – 20% adjusted EBITDA margin. We reaffirm our expectations that capital expenditures will be $200$220 million, comprising primarily growth investments to support CHORUS and the previously outlined growth initiatives across our three business areas. We continue to expect favourable working capital contributions related to the Telesat Lightspeed program to result in positive free cash flow in 2024 allowing us to continue to deleverage our balance sheet

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW  

KEY INDICATORS SUMMARY

Third Quarters Ended

Nine Months Ended

(in millions of Canadian dollars, except per share data)

Sept. 30, 2024

Sept. 30, 2023

Sept. 30, 2024

Sept. 30, 2023

Revenues

$

282.4

$

204.7

$

733.5

$

602.6

Gross profit

$

75.7

$

57.7

$

199.8

$

186.2

Gross margin

26.8 %

28.2 %

27.2 %

30.9 %

Adjusted EBITDA2

$

55.5

$

42.8

$

146.2

$

132.1

Adjusted EBITDA margin2

19.7 %

20.9 %

19.9 %

21.9 %

Adjusted Net Income2

$        34.7

$     21.7

$       76.0

$      70.1

Adjusted Diluted EPS2

$        0.28

$     0.18

$       0.61

$      0.58

As at

(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for ratios) 

September 30, 2024

 December 31, 2023

Backlog

$

4,578.1

$

3,097.0

Net debt2 to Adjusted TTM3 EBITDA ratio

0.8x

2.4x

REVENUES BY BUSINESS AREA

Third Quarters Ended

Nine Months Ended

(in millions of Canadian dollars)

Sept. 30, 2024

Sept. 30, 2023

Sept. 30, 2024

Sept. 30, 2023

Geointelligence

$

48.3

$

48.4

$

154.7

$

147.6

Robotics & Space Operations

66.5

61.9

215.1

183.5

Satellite Systems

167.6

94.4

363.7

271.5

Consolidated revenues

$

282.4

$

204.7

$

733.5

$

602.6

Revenues

Consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2024 were $282.4 million, representing an increase of $77.7 million (or 38.0%) from the third quarter of 2023. The year-over-year increase in revenues was driven by higher work volumes across our business, with strong contributions from our Satellite Systems and Robotics & Space Operations businesses.

By business area, revenues in Geointelligence for the third quarter of 2024 were $48.3 million, which represents a decrease of $0.1 million (or 0.2%) from the same period in 2023 reflecting steady work volumes. Revenues in Robotics & Space Operations for the third quarter of 2024 were $66.5 million, which represents an increase of $4.6 million (or 7.4%) from the same period in 2023. The year-over-year increase is primarily driven by higher volume of work performed on the Canadarm3 program. Revenues in Satellite Systems for the third quarter of 2024 were $167.6 million, which represents an increase of $73.2 million (or 77.5%) from the same period in 2023 driven by higher contributions in the latest quarter from new programs including Telesat Lightspeed and the authorization to proceed (ATP) for an undisclosed customer for a NGSO satellite constellation (announced in Q4 2023). 

Consolidated revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $733.5 million, representing an increase of $130.9 million (or 21.7%) from the same period of 2023. The year-over-year increase in revenues was primarily driven by increased work volume from our Satellite Systems and Robotics & Space Operations businesses.

By business area, revenues in Geointelligence for the first nine months of 2024 were $154.7 million, which represents an increase of $7.1 million (or 4.8%) from the same period in 2023 reflecting higher work volume on CSC and other new programs in 2024. Revenues in Robotics & Space Operations for the first nine months of 2024 were $215.1 million, which represents an increase of $31.6 million (or 17.2%) from the same period in 2023. The year-over-year increase is primarily driven by the higher volume of work performed on the Canadarm3 program. Revenues in Satellite Systems for the first nine months of 2024 were $363.7 million, which represents an increase of $92.2 million (or 34.0%) from the same period in 2023 driven by higher contributions from new programs including the Telesat Lightspeed program and the ATP for an undisclosed customer for a NGSO satellite constellation. 

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2  As defined in the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section
3  TTM: Trailing twelve months

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit reflects our revenues less cost of revenues. Q3 2024 gross profit of $75.7 million represents a $18.0 million (or 31.2%) increase over Q3 2023 driven by higher work volume in the current quarter. Gross margin in Q3 2024 was 26.8%, which is in line with the Company’s expectations and compares to gross margin of 28.2% in Q3 2023. The year- over-year change in gross margin is driven by evolving program mix and higher depreciation expense as new assets come into service. 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, gross profit of $199.8 million represents a $13.6 million (or 7.3%) increase over 2023 levels. Gross margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 27.2% which is in line with the Company’s expectations and compares to 30.9% for the same period in 2023. The year-over-year change in gross profit and gross margin metrics is driven by evolving program mix and higher depreciation expense as new assets come into service. 

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2024 was $55.5 million compared with $42.8 million for the third quarter of 2023, representing an increase of $12.7 million (or 29.7%) year-over-year driven by higher volume of work and steady operating expenses. Adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.7% for the third quarter of 2024 is consistent with the Company’s full year margin guidance of 19-20% and compares to adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.9% reported in the third quarter of 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $146.2 million compared with $132.1 million for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of $14.1 million (or 10.7%) year-over-year. The improvement was driven by higher volumes of work performed year-over-year somewhat offset by program mix. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 19.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared with 21.9% for the same period in 2023.

Adjusted Net Income

Adjusted net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $34.7 million compared with $21.7 million for the third quarter of 2023, representing an increase of $13.0 million (or 59.9%) year-over-year driven by higher operating income in the latest quarter.

Adjusted net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $76.0 million compared with $70.1 million for the same period in 2023, representing a increase of $5.9 million (or 8.4%) year-over-year driven by the aforementioned gross profit variance. 

Backlog

Backlog is comprised of our remaining performance obligations which represent the transaction price of firm orders less inception to date revenue recognized and excludes unexercised contract options and indefinite delivery or indefinite quantity contracts. Backlog as at September 30, 2024 was $4,578.1 million, an increase of $1,509.4 million compared with the backlog at September 30, 2023 driven by new order bookings, partially offset by continued conversion of our backlog into revenue. The following table shows the build up of backlog for Q3 2024 as compared with the same period in 2023. 

Third Quarters Ended

Nine Months Ended

(in millions of Canadian dollars) 

Sept. 30, 2024

Sept. 30, 2023

Sept. 30, 2024

Sept. 30, 2023

Opening Backlog

$

4,596.0

$

1,098.3

$

3,097.0

$

1,378.2

Less: Revenue recognized

(282.4)

(204.7)

(733.5)

(602.6)

Add: Order Bookings

264.5

2,175.1

2,214.6

2,293.1

Ending Backlog

$

4,578.1

$

3,068.7

$

4,578.1

$

3,068.7

CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST

MDA Space will host a conference call and webcast to discuss these financial results on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Interested parties can join the call by dialing 416-764-8609 (Toronto area) or 1-888-390-0605 (toll-free North America) or +44-800-652-2435 (toll-free United Kingdom) and entering the conference ID 94799731. A live webcast of the conference call and an accompanying slide presentation will be available at https://mda-en.investorroom.com/events-presentations.

A replay of the conference will be archived on the MDA Space website following the call. Parties may also access a recording of the call which will be available until November 22, 2024, by dialing 1-888-390-0541 and entering the passcode  799731 #.

NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES

This press release refers to certain non-IFRS measures. These measures are not recognized measures under IFRS, do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management’s perspective. Accordingly, the measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under IFRS. We use non-IFRS measures, including EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings per Share, Order Bookings, Net Debt and Free Cash Flow, to provide investors with supplemental measures of our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. We define EBITDA as net income (loss) before: i) depreciation and amortization expenses, ii) provision for (recovery of) income taxes, and iii) finance costs. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adding to and deducting from EBITDA, as applicable, certain expenses, costs, charges or benefits incurred in such period which in management’s view are either not indicative of underlying business performance or impact the ability to assess the operating performance of our business, including i) unrealized foreign exchange gain or loss ii) unrealized gain or loss on financial instruments and iii) share-based compensation expenses, and iv) other items that may arise from time to time. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue. Order Bookings is the dollar sum of contract values of firm customer contracts. Adjusted Net Income is calculated by adding to and deducting from net income, as applicable, certain expenses, costs, charges or benefits incurred in such period which in management’s view are either not indicative of underlying business performance or impact the ability to assess the operating performance of our business, including i) amortization of intangible assets related to business combinations, ii) unrealized foreign exchange gain or loss, iii) unrealized gain or loss on financial instruments, and iv) share-based compensation expenses, and iv) other items that may arise from time to time. Adjusted Earnings per Share represents Adjusted Net Income divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Order Bookings is indicative of firm future revenues; however, it does not provide a guarantee of future net income and provides no information about the timing of future revenue. Net Debt is the total carrying amount of long-term debt including current portions, as presented in the Q2 2024 Financial Statements, less cash (or plus bank indebtedness) and excluding any lease liabilities. Net Debt is a liquidity metric used to determine how well the Company can pay all of its debts if they were due immediately. Free Cash Flow is a supplemental measure used to monitor the availability of discretionary cash generated, and available to the Company to repay debt, make strategic investments, and meet other payment obligations. We define Free Cash Flow as operating cash flows less net capital expenditures.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain forward‐looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, which reflects the Company’s current expectations regarding future events. Forward‐looking information is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward‐looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form (AIF) dated February 28, 2024 and available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com. MDA Space does not undertake any obligation to update such forward‐looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.

ABOUT MDA SPACE

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

MDA Space Ltd.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
(In millions of Canadian dollars except per share figures) 

Three months
ended Sept. 30,
2024

Three months
ended Sept. 30,
2023

Nine months
ended Sept. 30,
2024

Nine months
ended Sept. 30,
2023

Revenue

$

282.4

$

204.7

$

733.5

$

602.6

Cost of revenue

Materials, labour and subcontractors

(197.0)

(138.2)

(502.6)

(394.0)

Depreciation and amortization of assets

(9.7)

(8.8)

(31.1)

(22.4)

Gross profit

75.7

57.7

199.8

186.2

Operating expenses

Selling, general and administration

(18.4)

(17.8)

(57.9)

(52.2)

Research and development, net

(7.2)

(10.4)

(25.0)

(30.8)

Amortization of intangible assets

(11.6)

(11.0)

(35.5)

(34.8)

Share-based compensation

(3.0)

(2.8)

(8.6)

(6.9)

Operating income

35.5

15.7

72.8

61.5

Other income (expenses)

Unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments

1.0

1.2

(0.1)

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

7.2

0.6

8.7

(0.8)

Finance income

2.3

0.3

3.7

0.3

Finance costs

(4.4)

(2.7)

(18.4)

(7.0)

Other income

6.6

Income before income taxes

40.6

14.9

74.6

53.9

Income tax expense

(11.1)

(5.6)

(20.3)

(18.6)

Net income

29.5

9.3

54.3

35.5

Other comprehensive income

Gain (loss) on translation of foreign operations

(0.8)

0.3

(1.0)

Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges

(5.1)

2.2

(3.2)

4.1

Remeasurement gain on defined benefit plans 

12.7

4.7

12.1

6.4

Total comprehensive income    

$

36.3

$

16.5

$

62.2

$

45.8

Earnings per share:

Basic

$

0.25

$

0.08

$

0.45

$

0.30

Diluted

0.24

0.08

0.44

0.29

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

Basic

120,107,965

119,329,839

119,874,946

119,191,837

Diluted

124,286,353

121,912,874

123,610,686

120,546,321

MDA Space Ltd.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Statement of Financial Position
September 30, 2024
(In millions of Canadian dollars) 

As at

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Assets

Current assets:

Cash

$

139.2

$

22.5

Trade and other receivables

143.7

169.5

Unbilled receivables

266.5

183.1

Inventories

10.1

9.9

Income taxes receivable

44.7

47.3

Other current assets

78.9

24.3

683.1

456.6

Non-current assets:

Property, plant and equipment

448.8

369.1

Right-of-use assets

87.2

71.8

Intangible assets

580.5

582.5

Goodwill

441.0

439.8

Deferred income tax assets

14.2

14.9

Other non-current assets

315.0

227.0

1,886.7

1,705.1

Total assets

$

2,569.8

$

2,161.7

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

235.2

$

219.1

Income taxes payable

3.1

4.4

Contract liabilities

523.1

76.9

Current portion of net employee benefit payable

48.7

57.4

Current portion of lease liabilities

13.6

10.9

Other current liabilities

1.7

4.5

825.4

373.2

Non-current liabilities: 

Net employee defined benefit payable

23.2

22.8

Lease liabilities

90.9

75.2

Long-term debt

293.8

438.9

Deferred income tax liabilities

190.0

180.8

Other non-current liabilities

6.6

6.1

604.5

723.8

Total liabilities

1,429.9

1,097.0

Shareholders’ equity

Common shares

963.6

956.1

Contributed surplus

36.8

31.3

Accumulated other comprehensive income

26.5

18.6

Retained earnings

113.0

58.7

Total equity

1,139.9

1,064.7

Total liabilities and equity

$

2,569.8

$

2,161.7

MDA Space Ltd.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
(In millions of Canadian dollars) 

Three months
ended Sept. 30,

Three months
ended Sept. 30,

Nine months
ended Sept. 30,

Nine months
ended Sept. 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities

Net income

$

29.5

$

9.3

$

54.3

$

35.3

Items not affecting cash:

Income tax expense

11.1

5.6

20.3

18.6

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

4.1

3.5

14.2

9.4

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

2.4

2.5

8.1

6.8

Amortization of intangible assets

14.8

13.8

44.3

41.0

Gain on disposal of assets

(5.8)

Write-down of assets 

4.8

4.8

Share-based compensation expense

2.2

2.8

7.7

6.9

Investment tax credits accrued

(10.5)

(6.0)

(29.7)

(18.7)

Finance costs, net

2.1

2.4

14.7

6.7

Unrealized (gain) loss on financial instruments

(1.0)

(1.2)

0.1

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

200.7

(59.9)

315.4

(38.8)

256.4

(22.2)

442.3

72.1

Interest paid

(6.9)

(4.9)

(19.4)

(12.9)

Income tax received (paid)

9.3

(2.9)

9.6

(4.5)

Net cash from operating activities

258.8

(30.0)

432.5

54.7

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchases of property and equipment

(36.8)

(37.1)

(86.4)

(100.7)

Purchase/development of intangible assets

(16.6)

(12.3)

(46.1)

(34.9)

Proceeds from disposal of assets

7.4

Investment in equity securities 

(9.2)

Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash 

(4.0)

(27.3)

Net cash used in investing activities

(57.4)

(49.4)

(161.6)

(135.6)

Cash flows from financing activities

  Borrowings from senior credit facility

55.0

110.0

90.0

  Repayments to senior credit facility

(105.0)

(255.0)

(30.0)

  Payment of lease liability (principal portion)

(1.6)

(1.7)

(6.1)

(5.6)

  Proceeds from stock options exercised

2.2

0.2

3.0

0.6

Net cash provided by financing activities

(104.4)

53.5

(148.1)

55.0

Net decrease in cash

97.0

(25.9)

122.8

(25.9)

Net foreign exchange differences on cash

(4.2)

0.3

(6.1)

Cash, beginning of period

46.4

39.0

22.5

39.3

Cash, end of period

$

139.2

$

13.4

$

139.2

$

13.4

RECONCILIATION OF NON-IFRS MEASURES

The following tables provide a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted net income:

Third Quarters Ended

Nine Months Ended

(in millions of Canadian dollars) 

Sept. 30, 2024

Sept. 30, 2023

Sept. 30, 2024

Sept. 30 2023

Net income

$

29.5

$

9.3

$

54.3

$

35.3

Depreciation and amortization of assets

9.7

8.8

31.1

22.4

Amortization of intangible assets related to business combination

11.6

11.0

35.5

34.8

Income tax expense

11.1

5.6

20.3

18.6

Finance income

(2.3)

(0.3)

(3.7)

(0.3)

Finance costs

4.4

2.7

18.4

7.0

EBITDA

$

64.0

$

37.1

$

155.9

$

117.8

Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain)

(10.7)

(0.9)

(10.4)

2.5

Unrealized (gain) loss on financial instruments

(1.0)

(1.2)

0.1

Impairment of long-lived assets

4.8

4.8

Gain on disposal of assets

(5.8)

Share-based compensation

2.2

2.8

7.7

6.9

Adjusted EBITDA

$

55.5

$

42.8

$

146.2

$

132.1

Third Quarters Ended

Nine Months Ended

(in millions of Canadian dollars) 

Sept. 30, 2024

Sept. 30, 2023

Sept. 30, 2024

Sept. 30, 2023

Net Income

$          29.5

$           9.3

$           54.3

$            35.3

Amortization of intangible assets related to business combination

11.6

11.0

35.5

34.8

Impairment of long-lived assets

4.8

4.8

Gain on disposal of assets

(5.8)

Unrealized (gain) loss on financial instruments

(1.0)

(1.2)

0.1

Net foreign exchange (gain) loss 

(7.2)

(0.6)

(8.7)

0.8

Embedded derivative effects

0.5

2.2

Share-based compensation

2.2

2.8

7.7

6.9

Income taxes related to the above items3

(1.9)

(4.6)

(8.0)

(12.6)

Adjusted Net income

$        34.7

$          21.7

$           76.0

$           70.1

Weighted average number of shares outstanding – diluted

124,286,353

121,912,874

123,610,686

120,546,321

Adjusted EPS – diluted

$       0.28

$       0.18

$           0.61

$           0.58

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CARSON, Calif., Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Velotric, a rapid leader in the e-bike market, renowned for their effortlessly comfortable e-bikes with their ComfortMax technology that deliver outstanding performance, top-tier safety, and a user-focused design, is excited to unveil their Black Friday and Cyber Week promotions, giving customers remarkable savings on their high-performance e-bikes.

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