EX-99.1 2 ex9912018q4earningsrelease.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit


Exhibit 99.1
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
 
 
 
Michelle D. Esterman
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
T: (770) 612-7007
 
E: Michelle.Esterman@altisource.com


ALTISOURCE ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2018 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Full Year 2018
Service revenue of $805.5 million
Operating income of $42.5 million and adjusted operating income(1) of $88.3 million
Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests of $1.4 million and adjusted pre-tax income attributable to Altisource(1) of $62.0 million, or 7.7% of service revenue
Net loss attributable to Altisource of $(5.4) million, or $(0.32) per share, and adjusted net income attributable to Altisource(1) of $42.6 million, or $2.43 per diluted share
Fourth Quarter 2018
Service revenue of $210.9 million
Operating income of $2.0 million and adjusted operating income(1) of $24.3 million
Loss before income taxes and non-controlling interests of $(12.8) million and adjusted pre-tax income attributable to Altisource(1) of $17.6 million, or 8.3% of service revenue
Net loss attributable to Altisource of $(11.5) million, or $(0.69) per share, and adjusted net income attributable to Altisource(1) of $10.1 million, or $0.59 per diluted share
Luxembourg, February 26, 2019 - Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (“Altisource” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ASPS), a leading provider and marketplace for the real estate and mortgage industries, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2018.
“2018 has been a productive year for Altisource, and we are actively taking steps to position the Company for a solid 2019 and better 2020. From a financial perspective, we substantially exceeded the mid-point of our adjusted pre-tax income and adjusted earnings per share financial scenarios, and generated strong adjusted operating cash. On the sales front, we are winning business and expanding relationships with some of the largest financial institutions in the United States. Operationally, we began to exit certain businesses and established Project Catalyst, to streamline the organization, focus on our larger opportunities, and help us achieve our longer term financial objectives,” said Chief Executive Officer William B. Shepro.
Mr. Shepro further commented, “From a capital perspective, we refinanced our term loan in April 2018, extending the maturity from December 2020 to April 2024. We reduced our debt by approximately $75 million during the year and ended 2018 with $339 million of debt, $244 million of net debt less investment in equity securities(1) and $204 million after further reducing for the book value of homes in the buy-renovate-lease-sell business. We also repurchased $40 million of Altisource stock, bringing the number of outstanding shares to 16.3 million at the end of the year.”
2018 service revenue of $805.5 million was 10% lower than 2017 primarily from the reduction in size of the Ocwen Financial Corporation (“Ocwen”) servicing portfolio and the Front Yard Residential Corporation (“RESI”) portfolio of non-performing loans and REO. These declines were partially offset by growth in the Buy-Renovate-Lease-Sell (“BRS”) and Owners.com® businesses.

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Fourth quarter 2018 service revenue of $210.9 million was 2% higher than the fourth quarter of 2017 primarily from growth in the BRS business, partially offset by lower revenue from Ocwen’s servicing portfolio and RESI.
2018 operating income of $42.5 million was 15% lower than 2017 primarily from $11.6 million of restructuring charges related to Project Catalyst, a $6.2 million 2018 reserve for sales tax, and a $2.6 million write-off of goodwill associated with the decision to exit the BRS business. This was partially offset by a $13.7 million gain on sale of the Rental Property Management business and the benefits of Project Catalyst.
2018 adjusted operating income(1) of $88.3 million was 1% lower than 2017 primarily from the impact of revenue declines discussed above, almost entirely offset by margin expansion from the benefits of Project Catalyst. 2018 adjusted operating income(1) as a percentage of service revenue was 11.0% compared to 9.9% in 2017.
Fourth quarter 2018 operating income of $2.0 million was 76% lower than the fourth quarter of 2017 primarily from $8.1 million of restructuring charges related to Project Catalyst and a $2.6 million write-off of goodwill associated with the decision to exit the BRS business, partially offset by the benefits of Project Catalyst.
Fourth quarter 2018 adjusted operating income(1) of $24.3 million was 36% higher than the fourth quarter of 2017 primarily from the benefits of Project Catalyst. Fourth quarter adjusted operating income(1) as a percentage of service revenue was 11.5% compared to 8.6% in the fourth quarter of 2017.
2018 loss per share was $(0.32) compared to 2017 diluted earnings per share of $16.53. 2017 diluted earnings per share was considerably higher from a fourth quarter 2017 net income tax benefit of $284.1 million ($15.20 per diluted share) relating to the merger of two of the Company’s Luxembourg subsidiaries, the impact of statutory tax rate changes in the U.S. and Luxembourg, and foreign income tax reserves. 2018 loss per share was impacted by unrealized losses on marketable securities ($0.55 per share), restructuring charges ($0.51 per share), accrual for sales tax ($0.26 per share), loss on debt refinancing ($0.18 per share) and the write-off of goodwill in connection with the decision to exit the buy-renovate-lease-sell business ($0.11 per share). These items were partially offset by the gain on the sale of the Rental Property Management business ($0.53 per share).
2018 adjusted earnings per share(1) of $2.43 was 18% lower than 2017 primarily from higher interest expense from the Company’s April 2018 debt refinancing transaction and rising interest rates, and a higher effective tax rate from changes in the jurisdictional mix of taxable income (losses). This was partially offset by fewer diluted shares outstanding in 2018 from share repurchases.
Fourth quarter 2018 loss per share was $(0.69) compared to fourth quarter 2017 diluted earnings per share of $15.72. Fourth quarter 2017 diluted earnings per share was considerably higher than 2018 primarily from the net income tax benefit described above ($15.60 per diluted share in the fourth quarter 2018). Fourth quarter 2018 loss per share was impacted by unrealized losses on marketable securities ($0.38 per share), restructuring charges ($0.37 per share), the write-off of goodwill in connection with the decision to exit the buy-renovate-lease-sell business ($0.11 per share) and accrual for sales tax ($0.02 per share).
Fourth quarter 2018 adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) of $0.59 was the same as the fourth quarter of 2017 from adjusted operating income margin expansion and fewer diluted shares outstanding, offset by higher interest expense and effective tax rate described above.
2018 Highlights(2) 
Corporate
Generated $68.4 million of cash flows from operating activities and $79.4 million of adjusted cash flows from operating activities(1) 
Refinanced our senior secured term loan in April 2018, extending the maturity from December 2020 to April 2024; entered into an agreement for a $15 million revolving line of credit, available for general corporate purposes, as part of our new credit facility
Used $15.0 million received from the sale of the Rental Property Management business to RESI and $49.9 million received and anticipated to be received from the discontinuation of the BRS business to repay debt
Launched Project Catalyst to better align the Company’s cost structure with anticipated revenue, and improve operating margins and performance; we incurred $11.6 million of severance costs, professional services fees and facility shut-down costs in connection with Project Catalyst
Repurchased 1.6 million shares of our common stock at an average price of $25.53 per share
Ended 2018 with $94.5 million of cash, cash equivalents and investment in equity securities
Ended 2018 with $244.3 million of net debt less investment in equity securities(1) 

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Signed agreements with three new enterprise customers in the fourth quarter and was recognized as an industry leader by Forrester® in two Wave reports, one for Journey Visioning Platforms and the other for Journey Orchestration Platforms, in the Pointillist business
Mortgage Market
Executed an agreement with one of the largest institutional real estate and mortgage investors in the U.S. to provide REO, foreclosure and short sale auctions, and began receiving REO referrals in the third quarter and foreclosure auction referrals in the fourth quarter (anticipate receiving short sale auction referrals in the first quarter 2019)
Executed an agreement with a top-10 servicer to provide REO asset management and related services, and began receiving referrals in January 2019
Executed an agreement with a top-5 servicer to provide field services, and anticipate beginning to receive referrals in the second quarter 2019
Grew inventory of Hubzu homes by 64% from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 (1,470 units on January 1, 2018 compared to 2,412 units on December 31, 2018) from customers other than Ocwen, New Residential Investment Corp. (individually, together with one or more of its subsidiaries or one or more of its subsidiaries individually, “NRZ”) and RESI
Launched the Trelix end-to-end fulfillment services offering
Real Estate Market
Launched a new and improved Owners.com user experience (website and mobile applications) for home buyers and sellers and our real estate agents, to improve purchase and sale funnel conversion rates
Grew Consumer Real Estate Solutions service revenue by 82% and the number of home purchase and sale transactions by 61%, in 2018 compared to 2017
Increased the Consumer Real Estate Solutions active customer base from 2,300 clients at the end of 2017 to 5,300 clients at the end of 2018
Sold the Real Estate Investor Solutions Rental Property Management business to RESI for total transaction proceeds of $18.0 million, $15.0 million of which was received on the closing date and $3.0 million of which will be received on the earlier of a RESI change of control or August 8, 2023; recognized a $13.7 million pretax gain on the sale of this business
Announced plans to sell the Real Estate Investor Solutions short-term investments in real estate and discontinue the BRS business; used $49.9 million in proceeds and anticipated proceeds from BRS sales to repay a portion of the senior secured term loan
Ended 2018 with $39.9 million of BRS inventory consisting of 287 homes; the Company anticipates selling the majority of the BRS inventory in 2019

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Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Results Compared to Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017:
(in thousands, except per share data)
Fourth Quarter 2018
 
Fourth Quarter 2017
 
Change
 
Full Year 2018
 
Full Year 2017
 
Change
Service revenue
$
210,947

 
$
207,307

 
2
 %
 
$
805,480

 
$
899,561

 
(10
)%
Income from operations
2,031

 
8,596

 
(76
)%
 
42,495

 
49,706

 
(15
)%
Adjusted operating income(1)
24,298

 
17,838

 
36
 %
 
88,339

 
89,328

 
(1
)%
(Loss) income before income taxes and non‑controlling interests
(12,829
)
 
3,112

 
(512
)%
 
1,399

 
35,375

 
(96
)%
Pretax (loss) income attributable to Altisource(1)
(13,446
)
 
2,479

 
(642
)%
 
(1,284
)
 
32,635

 
(104
)%
Adjusted pretax income attributable to Altisource(1)
17,607

 
11,721

 
50
 %
 
61,966

 
72,257

 
(14
)%
Net (loss) income attributable to Altisource
(11,485
)
 
286,350

 
(104
)%
 
(5,382
)
 
308,891

 
(102
)%
Adjusted net income attributable to Altisource(1)
10,144

 
10,779

 
(6
)%
 
42,609

 
55,617

 
(23
)%
Diluted (loss) earnings per share
(0.69
)
 
15.72

 
(104
)%
 
(0.32
)
 
16.53

 
(102
)%
Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1)
0.59

 
0.59

 
 %
 
2.43

 
2.98

 
(18
)%
Cash flows from operating activities
24,752

 
18,953

 
31
 %
 
68,402

 
66,082

 
4
 %
Adjusted cash flows from operating activities(1)
13,437

 
23,714

 
(43
)%
 
79,370

 
110,462

 
(28
)%
Adjusted cash flows from operating activities less additions for premises and equipment(1)
13,728

 
20,685

 
(34
)%
 
75,454

 
99,948

 
(25
)%

Fourth quarter and full year 2018 operating income includes restructuring charges of $8.1 million and $11.6 million, respectively, related to Project Catalyst (no comparable amounts in 2017), a fourth quarter and full year write-off of goodwill related to the exit of the BRS business of $2.6 million (no comparable amounts in 2017) and a sales tax accrual of $0.4 million and $6.2 million, respectively (no comparable amounts in 2017) and a full year 2018 gain of $13.7 million in connection with the sale of the Rental Property Management business to RESI (no comparable amounts in the fourth quarter of 2018 and 2017)
Fourth quarter and full year 2018 pretax income attributable to Altisource(1) includes a mark-to-market loss on our equity investment in RESI of $8.8 million and $13.0 million, respectively (no comparable amounts in 2017(3))
Fourth quarter and full year 2018 net loss attributable to Altisource includes certain income tax related reserves, net of $0 million and $1.6 million, respectively (tax benefit for certain income tax related items of $284.1 million in both the fourth quarter and full year 2017)
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(1)
This is a non-GAAP measure that is defined and reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measure herein.
(2)
Applies to 2018 unless otherwise indicated.
(3)
Effective January 1, 2018, mark-to-market adjustments of our investment in RESI are reflected in our results of operations in connection with the adoption of a new accounting principle (previously reflected in comprehensive income).
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical fact, including statements about management’s beliefs and expectations. These statements may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “estimate,” “seek,” “believe,” “potential” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Because such statements are based on expectations as to the future and are not statements of historical fact, actual results may differ materially from what is contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Altisource does not undertake, and expressly disclaims, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The risks and uncertainties to which forward-looking statements are subject include, but are not limited to, our ability to retain existing customers and attract new customers and the potential for changes in our customer relationships; various risks relating to our ability to effectively manage our regulatory and contractual obligations; the adequacy of our financial resources, including our sources of liquidity and ability to repay borrowings and comply with our Credit Agreement, including the financial and other covenants contained therein; as well as Altisource’s ability to retain key executives or employees, general economic and market conditions, behavior of customers, suppliers and/or competitors, technological developments, governmental regulations, taxes

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and policies, and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the “Forward-Looking Statements,” “Risk Factors” and other sections of Altisource’s Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Webcast
Altisource will host a webcast at 8:30 a.m. EST today to discuss our fourth quarter and full year 2018 results. A link to the live audio webcast will be available on Altisource’s website in the Investor Relations section. Those who want to listen to the call should go to the website at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the conference call will be available via the website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately 30 days.
About Altisource
Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. is an integrated service provider and marketplace for the real estate and mortgage industries. Combining operational excellence with a suite of innovative services and technologies, Altisource helps solve the demands of the ever-changing markets we serve. Additional information is available at www.Altisource.com.



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ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands, except per share data)

 
 
Three months ended
 December 31,
 
Year ended
 December 31,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage Market
 
$
158,665

 
$
171,056

 
$
655,766

 
$
754,058

Real Estate Market
 
37,463

 
22,172

 
88,755

 
86,821

Other Businesses, Corporate and Eliminations
 
14,819

 
14,079

 
60,959

 
58,682

Total service revenue
 
210,947

 
207,307

 
805,480

 
899,561

Reimbursable expenses
 
6,069

 
8,126

 
30,039

 
39,912

Non-controlling interests
 
617

 
633

 
2,683

 
2,740

Total revenue
 
217,633

 
216,066

 
838,202

 
942,213

Cost of revenue
 
158,116

 
153,495

 
592,126

 
659,953

Reimbursable expenses
 
6,069

 
8,126

 
30,039

 
39,912

Gross profit
 
53,448

 
54,445

 
216,037

 
242,348

Operating expenses (income):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
43,293

 
45,849

 
175,670

 
192,642

Gain on sale of business
 

 

 
(13,688
)
 

Restructuring charges
 
8,124

 

 
11,560

 

Income from operations
 
2,031

 
8,596

 
42,495

 
49,706

Other income (expense), net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
(6,639
)
 
(5,391
)
 
(26,254
)
 
(22,253
)
Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities
 
(8,786
)
 

 
(12,972
)
 

Other income (expense), net
 
565

 
(93
)
 
(1,870
)
 
7,922

Total other income (expense), net
 
(14,860
)
 
(5,484
)
 
(41,096
)
 
(14,331
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Loss) income before income taxes and non-controlling interests
 
(12,829
)
 
3,112

 
1,399

 
35,375

Income tax benefit (provision)
 
1,961

 
283,871

 
(4,098
)
 
276,256

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (loss) income
 
(10,868
)
 
286,983

 
(2,699
)
 
311,631

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
 
(617
)
 
(633
)
 
(2,683
)
 
(2,740
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (loss) income attributable to Altisource
 
$
(11,485
)
 
$
286,350

 
$
(5,382
)
 
$
308,891

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Loss) earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
(0.69
)
 
$
16.16

 
$
(0.32
)
 
$
16.99

Diluted
 
$
(0.69
)
 
$
15.72

 
$
(0.32
)
 
$
16.53

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
16,745

 
17,724

 
17,073

 
18,183

Diluted
 
16,745

 
18,211

 
17,073

 
18,692

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive (loss) income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (loss) income
 
$
(10,868
)
 
$
286,983

 
$
(2,699
)
 
$
311,631

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reclassification of unrealized gain on investment in equity securities, net of income tax provision of $200, to retained earnings from the cumulative effect of an accounting change
 

 

 
(733
)
 

Unrealized gain on investment in equity securities, net of income tax provision of $0, $(843), $0, $(921)
 

 
2,266

 

 
2,478

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
 
(10,868
)
 
289,249

 
(3,432
)
 
314,109

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
 
(617
)
 
(633
)
 
(2,683
)
 
(2,740
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Altisource
 
$
(11,485
)
 
$
288,616

 
$
(6,115
)
 
$
311,369


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ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(in thousands)




 
 
For the three months ended December 31, 2018
 
 
Mortgage Market
 
Real Estate Market
 
Other Businesses, Corporate and Eliminations
 
Consolidated Altisource
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Service revenue
 
$
158,665

 
$
37,463

 
$
14,819

 
$
210,947

Reimbursable expenses
 
5,663

 
392

 
14

 
6,069

Non-controlling interests
 
617

 

 

 
617

 
 
164,945

 
37,855

 
14,833

 
217,633

Cost of revenue
 
107,070

 
40,265

 
16,850

 
164,185

Gross profit (loss)
 
57,875

 
(2,410
)
 
(2,017
)
 
53,448

Operating expenses (income):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
19,880

 
7,075

 
16,338

 
43,293

Restructuring charges
 
1,594

 
39

 
6,491

 
8,124

Income (loss) from operations
 
36,401

 
(9,524
)
 
(24,846
)
 
2,031

Total other income (expense), net
 
(5
)
 
41

 
(14,896
)
 
(14,860
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes and
non-controlling interests
 
$
36,396

 
$
(9,483
)
 
$
(39,742
)
 
$
(12,829
)

 
 
For the three months ended December 31, 2017
 
 
Mortgage Market
 
Real Estate Market
 
Other Businesses, Corporate and Eliminations
 
Consolidated Altisource
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Service revenue
 
$
171,056

 
$
22,172

 
$
14,079

 
$
207,307

Reimbursable expenses
 
7,815

 
301

 
10

 
8,126

Non-controlling interests
 
633

 

 

 
633

 
 
179,504

 
22,473

 
14,089

 
216,066

Cost of revenue
 
123,565

 
24,483

 
13,573

 
161,621

Gross profit (loss)
 
55,939

 
(2,010
)
 
516

 
54,445

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
27,722

 
4,634

 
13,493

 
45,849

Income (loss) from operations
 
28,217

 
(6,644
)
 
(12,977
)
 
8,596

Total other income (expense), net
 
(66
)
 
(4
)
 
(5,414
)
 
(5,484
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes and
non-controlling interests
 
$
28,151

 
$
(6,648
)
 
$
(18,391
)
 
$
3,112



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ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(in thousands)




 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2018
 
 
Mortgage Market
 
Real Estate Market
 
Other Businesses, Corporate and Eliminations
 
Consolidated Altisource
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Service revenue
 
$
655,766

 
$
88,755

 
$
60,959

 
$
805,480

Reimbursable expenses
 
28,456

 
1,535

 
48

 
30,039

Non-controlling interests
 
2,683

 

 

 
2,683

 
 
686,905

 
90,290

 
61,007

 
838,202

Cost of revenue
 
447,108

 
102,893

 
72,164

 
622,165

Gross profit (loss)
 
239,797

 
(12,603
)
 
(11,157
)
 
216,037

Operating expenses (income):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
85,013

 
21,561

 
69,096

 
175,670

Gain on sale of business
 

 
(13,688
)
 

 
(13,688
)
Restructuring charges
 
2,495

 
113

 
8,952

 
11,560

Income (loss) from operations
 
152,289

 
(20,589
)
 
(89,205
)
 
42,495

Total other income (expense), net
 
81

 
77

 
(41,254
)
 
(41,096
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes and
non-controlling interests
 
$
152,370

 
$
(20,512
)
 
$
(130,459
)
 
$
1,399


 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2017
 
 
Mortgage Market
 
Real Estate Market
 
Other Businesses, Corporate and Eliminations
 
Consolidated Altisource
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service revenue
 
$
754,058

 
$
86,821

 
$
58,682

 
$
899,561

Reimbursable expenses
 
36,886

 
2,966

 
60

 
39,912

Non-controlling interests
 
2,740

 

 

 
2,740

 
 
793,684

 
89,787

 
58,742

 
942,213

Cost of revenue
 
545,507

 
96,967

 
57,391

 
699,865

Gross profit (loss)
 
248,177

 
(7,180
)
 
1,351

 
242,348

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
114,215

 
18,718

 
59,709

 
192,642

Income (loss) from operations
 
133,962

 
(25,898
)
 
(58,358
)
 
49,706

Total other income (expense), net
 
72

 
(4
)
 
(14,399
)
 
(14,331
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes and
non-controlling interests
 
$
134,034

 
$
(25,902
)
 
$
(72,757
)
 
$
35,375





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ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)




 
December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
ASSETS
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
58,294

 
$
105,006

Investment in equity securities
36,181

 
49,153

Accounts receivable, net
36,466

 
52,740

Short-term investments in real estate
39,873

 
29,405

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
30,720

 
35,337

Total current assets
201,534

 
271,641

 
 
 
 
Premises and equipment, net
45,631

 
73,273

Goodwill
81,387

 
86,283

Intangible assets, net
91,653

 
120,065

Deferred tax assets, net
309,089

 
303,707

Other assets
12,406

 
10,195

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
741,700

 
$
865,164

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
87,240

 
$
84,400

Current portion of long-term debt

 
5,945

Deferred revenue
10,108

 
9,802

Other current liabilities
7,030

 
9,414

Total current liabilities
104,378

 
109,561

 
 
 
 
Long-term debt, less current portion
331,476

 
403,336

Other non-current liabilities
9,178

 
12,282

 
 
 
 
Commitments, contingencies and regulatory matters
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity:
 
 
 
Common stock ($1.00 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, 25,413 issued and 16,276 outstanding as of December 31, 2018; 17,418 outstanding as of December 31, 2017)
25,413

 
25,413

Additional paid-in capital
122,667

 
112,475

Retained earnings
590,655

 
626,600

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 
733

Treasury stock, at cost (9,137 shares as of December 31, 2018 and 7,995 shares as of December 31, 2017)
(443,304
)
 
(426,609
)
Altisource equity
295,431

 
338,612

 
 
 
 
Non-controlling interests
1,237

 
1,373

Total equity
296,668

 
339,985

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and equity
$
741,700

 
$
865,164





9



ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)


 
For the years ended
 December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 

 
 

Net (loss) income
$
(2,699
)
 
$
311,631

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
30,799

 
36,447

Amortization of intangible assets
28,412

 
35,367

Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities
12,972

 

Change in the fair value of acquisition related contingent consideration

 
24

Goodwill write-off from business exit
2,640

 

Share-based compensation expense
10,192

 
4,255

Bad debt expense
2,830

 
5,116

Gain on early extinguishment of debt

 
(5,637
)
Amortization of debt discount
717

 
301

Amortization of debt issuance costs
965

 
833

Deferred income taxes
(5,791
)
 
(297,336
)
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
727

 
2,768

Gain on sale of business
(13,688
)
 

Loss on debt refinancing
4,434

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 

 
 

Accounts receivable
14,556

 
29,965

Short-term investments in real estate
(10,468
)
 
(16,380
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
4,617

 
(5,754
)
Other assets
2,278

 
770

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
1,651

 
2,576

Other current and non-current liabilities
(16,742
)
 
(38,864
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
68,402

 
66,082

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 

 
 

Additions to premises and equipment
(3,916
)
 
(10,514
)
Proceeds from the sale of business
15,000

 

Other investing activities

 
188

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
11,084

 
(10,326
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 

 
 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
407,880

 

Repayments and repurchases of long-term debt
(486,759
)
 
(59,761
)
Debt issuance costs
(5,042
)
 

Proceeds from stock option exercises
3,644

 
2,374

Purchase of treasury shares
(40,362
)
 
(39,011
)
Distributions to non-controlling interests
(2,819
)
 
(2,772
)
Payment of tax withholding on issuance of restricted shares and stock option exercises
(825
)
 
(1,164
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(124,283
)
 
(100,334
)
 
 
 
 
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(44,797
)
 
(44,578
)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period
108,843

 
153,421

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period
$
64,046

 
$
108,843

 
 
 
 
Supplemental cash flow information:
 

 
 

Interest paid
$
24,123

 
$
21,210

Income taxes paid, net
7,136

 
18,332

Non-cash investing and financing activities:
 

 
 

Decrease in payables for purchases of premises and equipment
$
(32
)
 
$
(1,311
)

10



ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)




Adjusted operating income, pretax income attributable to Altisource, adjusted pretax income attributable to Altisource, adjusted net income attributable to Altisource, adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted cash flows from operating activities, adjusted cash flows from operating activities less additions to premises and equipment and net debt less investment in equity securities, which are presented elsewhere in this earnings release, are non-GAAP measures used by management, existing shareholders, potential shareholders and other users of our financial information to measure Altisource’s performance and do not purport to be alternatives to income from operations, (loss) income before income taxes and non-controlling interests, net (loss) income attributable to Altisource, diluted (loss) earnings per share, cash flows from operating activities and long-term debt, including current portion, as measures of Altisource’s performance. We believe these measures are useful to management, existing shareholders, potential shareholders and other users of our financial information in evaluating operating profitability and cash flow generation more on the basis of continuing cost and cash flows as they exclude amortization expense related to acquisitions that occurred in prior periods and non-cash share-based compensation, as well as the effect of more significant non-operational items from earnings, cash flows from operating activities and long-term debt net of cash on-hand and investment in equity securities. We believe these measures are also useful in evaluating the effectiveness of our operations and underlying business trends in a manner that is consistent with management’s evaluation of business performance. Furthermore, we believe the exclusion of more significant non-operational items enables comparability to prior period performance and trend analysis.
It is management’s intent to provide non-GAAP financial information to enhance the understanding of Altisource’s GAAP financial information, and it should be considered by the reader in addition to, but not instead of, the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Each non-GAAP financial measure is presented along with the corresponding GAAP measure so as not to imply that more emphasis should be placed on the non-GAAP measure. The non-GAAP financial information presented may be determined or calculated differently by other companies. The non-GAAP financial information should not be unduly relied upon.
Adjusted operating income is calculated by removing intangible asset amortization expense, share-based compensation expense, gain on sale of business, sales tax accrual, restructuring charges, goodwill write-off from business exit and litigation settlement loss from income from operations. Pretax (loss) income attributable to Altisource is calculated by removing non-controlling interests from (loss) income before income taxes and non-controlling interests. Adjusted pretax income attributable to Altisource is calculated by removing non-controlling interests, intangible asset amortization expense, share-based compensation expense, gain on sale of business, sales tax accrual, restructuring charges, loss on debt refinancing, goodwill write-off from business exit, unrealized (loss) gain on investment in equity securities and litigation settlement loss from (loss) income before income taxes and non-controlling interests. Adjusted net income attributable to Altisource is calculated by removing intangible asset amortization expense (net of tax), share-based compensation expense (net of tax), gain on sale of business (net of tax), sales tax accrual (net of tax), restructuring charges (net of tax), loss on debt refinancing (net of tax), goodwill write-off from business exit (net of tax), unrealized (loss) gain on investment in equity securities (net of tax), certain income tax related items, net and litigation settlement loss (net of tax) from net (loss) income attributable to Altisource. Adjusted diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net (loss) income attributable to Altisource after removing intangible asset amortization expense (net of tax), share-based compensation expense (net of tax), gain on sale of business (net of tax), sales tax accrual (net of tax), restructuring charges (net of tax), loss on debt refinancing (net of tax), goodwill write-off from business exit (net of tax), unrealized (loss) gain on investment in equity securities (net of tax), certain income tax related items, net and litigation settlement loss (net of tax) by the weighted average number of diluted shares. Adjusted cash flows from operating activities is calculated by removing the cash payment related to the net litigation settlement loss payment and the (decrease) increase in short-term investments in real estate from cash flows from operating activities. Adjusted cash flows from operating activities less additions to premises and equipment is calculated by removing the cash payment related to the net litigation settlement loss, the (decrease) increase in short-term investments in real estate and additions to premises and equipment from cash flows from operating activities. Net debt less investment in equity securities is calculated as long-term debt, including current portion, minus cash and cash equivalents and investment in equity securities.

11



ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)



Reconciliations of the non-GAAP measures to the corresponding GAAP measures are as follows:
 
Three months ended
 December 31,
 
Years ended
 December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations
$
2,031

 
$
8,596

 
$
42,495

 
$
49,706

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intangible asset amortization expense
7,101

 
8,224

 
28,412

 
35,367

Share-based compensation expense
4,042

 
1,018

 
10,192

 
4,255

Gain on sale of business

 

 
(13,688
)
 

Sales tax accrual
360

 

 
6,228

 

Restructuring charges
8,124

 

 
11,560

 

Goodwill write-off from business exit
2,640

 

 
2,640

 

Litigation settlement loss

 

 
500

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted operating income
$
24,298

 
$
17,838

 
$
88,339

 
$
89,328

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Loss) income before income taxes and
non-controlling interests
$
(12,829
)
 
$
3,112

 
$
1,399

 
$
35,375

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-controlling interests
(617
)
 
(633
)
 
(2,683
)
 
(2,740
)
Pretax (loss) income attributable to Altisource
(13,446
)
 
2,479

 
(1,284
)
 
32,635

Intangible asset amortization expense
7,101

 
8,224

 
28,412

 
35,367

Share-based compensation expense
4,042

 
1,018

 
10,192

 
4,255

Gain on sale of business

 

 
(13,688
)
 

Sales tax accrual
360

 

 
6,228

 

Restructuring charges
8,124

 

 
11,560

 

Loss on debt refinancing

 

 
4,434

 

Goodwill write-off from business exit
2,640

 

 
2,640

 

Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities
8,786

 

 
12,972

 

Litigation settlement loss

 

 
500

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted pretax income attributable to Altisource
$
17,607

 
$
11,721

 
$
61,966

 
$
72,257

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

12



ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)



 
Three months ended
 December 31,
 
Years ended
 December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (loss) income attributable to Altisource
$
(11,485
)
 
$
286,350

 
$
(5,382
)
 
$
308,891

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intangible asset amortization expense,
net of tax
4,193

 
7,597

 
19,905

 
27,523

Share-based compensation expense,
net of tax
2,387

 
940

 
7,141

 
3,311

Gain on sale of business, net of tax

 

 
(9,341
)
 

Sales tax accrual, net of tax
266

 

 
4,608

 

Restructuring charges, net of tax
6,329

 

 
8,966

 

Loss on debt refinancing, net of tax

 

 
3,232

 

Goodwill write-off from business exit,
net of tax
1,953

 

 
1,953

 

Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities,
net of tax
6,501

 

 
9,598

 

Certain income tax related items, net

 
(284,108
)
 
1,588

 
(284,108
)
Litigation settlement loss, net of tax

 

 
341

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net income attributable to Altisource
$
10,144

 
$
10,779

 
$
42,609

 
$
55,617

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted (loss) earnings per share
$
(0.69
)
 
$
15.72

 
$
(0.32
)
 
$
16.53

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impact of using diluted share count instead of
basic share count for a loss per share
0.01

 

 
0.01

 

Intangible asset amortization expense,
net of tax, per diluted share
0.25

 
0.42

 
1.14

 
1.47

Share-based compensation expense,
net of tax, per diluted share
0.14

 
0.05

 
0.41

 
0.18

Gain on sale of business, net of tax,
per diluted share

 

 
(0.53
)
 

Sales tax accrual, net of tax,
per diluted share
0.02

 

 
0.26

 

Restructuring charges, net of tax,
per diluted share
0.37

 

 
0.51

 

Loss on debt refinancing, net of tax,
per diluted share

 

 
0.18

 

Goodwill write-off from business exit,
net of tax, per diluted share
0.11

 

 
0.11

 

Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities,
net of tax, per diluted share
0.38

 

 
0.55

 

Certain income tax related items, net, per diluted share

 
(15.60
)
 
0.09

 
(15.20
)
Litigation settlement loss, net of tax,
per diluted share

 

 
0.02

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
$
0.59

 
$
0.59

 
$
2.43

 
$
2.98

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

13



ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)



 
Three months ended
 December 31,
 
Years ended
 December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calculation of the impact of intangible asset amortization expense, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intangible asset amortization expense
$
7,101

 
$
8,224

 
$
28,412

 
$
35,367

Tax benefit from intangible asset amortization
(2,908
)
 
(627
)
 
(8,507
)
 
(7,844
)
Intangible asset amortization expense,
net of tax
4,193

 
7,597

 
19,905

 
27,523

Diluted share count
17,091

 
18,211

 
17,523

 
18,692

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intangible asset amortization expense,
net of tax, per diluted share
$
0.25

 
$
0.42

 
$
1.14

 
$
1.47

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calculation of the impact of share-based compensation expense, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share-based compensation expense
$
4,042

 
$
1,018

 
$
10,192

 
$
4,255

Tax benefit from share-based compensation expense
(1,655
)
 
(78
)
 
(3,051
)
 
(944
)
Share-based compensation expense,
net of tax
2,387

 
940

 
7,141

 
3,311

Diluted share count
17,091

 
18,211

 
17,523

 
18,692

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share-based compensation expense,
net of tax, per diluted share
$
0.14

 
$
0.05

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.18

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calculation of the impact of gain on sale of business, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on sale of business
$

 
$

 
$
(13,688
)
 
$

Tax provision from gain on sale of business

 

 
4,347

 

Gain on sale of business, net of tax

 

 
(9,341
)
 

Diluted share count
17,091

 
18,211

 
17,523

 
18,692

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on sale of business, net of tax,
per diluted share
$

 
$

 
$
(0.53
)
 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calculation of the impact of sales tax accrual, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales tax accrual
$
360

 
$

 
$
6,228

 
$

Tax benefit from sales tax accrual
(94
)
 

 
(1,620
)
 

Sales tax accrual, net of tax
266

 

 
4,608

 

Diluted share count
17,091

 
18,211

 
17,523

 
18,692

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales tax accrual, net of tax,
per diluted share
$
0.02

 
$

 
$
0.26

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

14



ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)



 
Three months ended
 December 31,
 
Years ended
 December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calculation of the impact of restructuring charges, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring charges
$
8,124

 
$

 
$
11,560

 
$

Tax benefit from restructuring charges
(1,795
)
 

 
(2,594
)
 

Restructuring charges, net of tax
6,329

 

 
8,966

 

Diluted share count
17,091

 
18,211

 
17,523

 
18,692

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring charges, net of tax,
per diluted share
$
0.37

 
$

 
$
0.51

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calculation of the impact of the loss on debt refinancing,
net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss on debt refinancing
$

 
$

 
$
4,434

 
$

Tax benefit from the loss on debt refinancing

 

 
(1,202
)
 

Loss on debt refinancing, net of tax

 

 
3,232

 

Diluted share count
17,091

 
18,211

 
17,523

 
18,692

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss on debt refinancing, net of tax,
per diluted share
$

 
$

 
$
0.18

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calculation of goodwill write-off from business exit, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill write-off from business exit
$
2,640

 
$

 
$
2,640

 
$

Tax benefit from goodwill write-off from business exit
(687
)
 

 
(687
)
 

Goodwill write-off from business exit,
net of tax
1,953

 

 
1,953

 

Diluted share count
17,091

 
18,211

 
17,523

 
18,692

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill write-off from business exit,
net of tax, per diluted share
$
0.11

 
$

 
$
0.11

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calculation of the impact of the unrealized loss on investment in equity securities, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities
$
8,786

 
$

 
$
12,972

 
$

Tax benefit from the unrealized loss on investment in
equity securities
(2,285
)
 

 
(3,374
)
 

Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities,
net of tax
6,501

 

 
9,598

 

Diluted share count
17,091

 
18,211

 
17,523

 
18,692

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized loss on investment in equity securities,
net of tax, per diluted share
$
0.38

 
$

 
$
0.55

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

15



ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)



 
Three months ended
 December 31,
 
Years ended
 December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certain income tax related items, net resulting from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Luxembourg subsidiaries merger, net
$

 
$
(300,908
)
 
$

 
$
(300,908
)
Other income tax rate changes

 
6,270

 

 
6,270

Foreign income tax reserves

 
10,530

 
1,588

 
10,530

Certain income tax related items, net

 
(284,108
)
 
1,588

 
(284,108
)
Diluted share count
17,091

 
18,211

 
17,523

 
18,692

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certain income tax related items, net, per diluted share
$

 
$
(15.60
)
 
$
0.09

 
$
(15.20
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calculation of the impact of litigation settlement loss,
net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Litigation settlement loss
$

 
$

 
$
500

 
$

Tax benefit from litigation settlement loss

 

 
(159
)
 

Litigation settlement loss, net of tax

 

 
341

 

Diluted share count
17,091

 
18,211

 
17,523

 
18,692

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Litigation settlement loss, net of tax,
per diluted share
$

 
$

 
$
0.02

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities
$
24,752

 
$
18,953

 
$
68,402

 
$
66,082

Net litigation settlement loss payment
500

 

 
500

 
28,000

(Decrease) increase in short-term investments in real estate
(11,815
)
 
4,761

 
10,468

 
16,380

Adjusted cash flows from operating activities
13,437

 
23,714

 
79,370

 
110,462

Adjustments and less additions to premises and equipment
291

 
(3,029
)
 
(3,916
)
 
(10,514
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted cash flows from operating activities less additions to premises and equipment
$
13,728

 
$
20,685

 
$
75,454

 
$
99,948

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior secured term loan
$
338,822

 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: Cash and cash equivalents
(58,294
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: Investment in equity securities
(36,181
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net debt less investment in equity securities
$
244,347

 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                             
Note: Amounts may not add to the total due to rounding.

16