Service revenue of $113.2 million
Loss from operations of $(4.2) millionAdjusted operating income(1) of $8.5 millionLoss before income taxes and non-controlling interests of $(9.1) millionAdjusted pretax income attributable to Altisource(1) of $4.4 millionAdjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”)(1) of $13.2 millionNet loss attributable to Altisource of $(11.7) million, or $(0.75) per diluted shareAdjusted net income attributable to Altisource(1) of $2.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted shareLUXEMBOURG, April 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 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 first quarter 2020.“Altisource, like other companies in our industry, is adapting to the rapidly changing environment from the COVID-19 pandemic. Our first quarter 2020 financial performance in our default related services businesses was negatively impacted by COVID-19 related governmental restrictions and changing vendor and consumer behavior. This impact was partially offset by stronger performance from our origination related businesses that benefited from lower interest rates throughout most of the quarter. We have three areas of focus in responding to the pandemic. First, maintaining the health and safety of our employees. Second, adjusting our operations to mitigate some of the impact to our customers and business while complying with governmental orders and guidance. Third, addressing our cost structure and preserving liquidity to prepare for what could be a period of lower revenue than planned,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William B. Shepro.Mr. Shepro further commented, “At the same time, we are also seeking to maintain capacity for anticipated growth in our origination related services, continue to innovate across our businesses and prepare for what we believe will be strong medium to longer term demand for our default related services. As a leading national provider of services to support residential loan originators and servicers, we believe Altisource is in a strong position to support the industry and capture a sizable share of the business opportunity that a low interest rate and rising delinquency environment would present.”First Quarter 2020 Highlights(2)Financial and Corporate:Ended the first quarter 2020 with $120.4 million of cash, cash equivalents and investment in equity securitiesEnded the first quarter 2020 with $173.5 million of net debt less investment in equity securities(1), 30% lower than March 31, 2019The Company’s first quarter 2020 financial performance in its default related services businesses was negatively impacted by COVID-19 related governmental restrictions and changing vendor and consumer behaviorTo adapt to this rapidly changing COVID-19 environment, Altisource is focused on efforts intended to (1) maintain the health and safety of its employees, (2) adjust the Company’s operations to mitigate the impact to its customers and business while complying with governmental orders and guidance and (3) address Altisource’s cost structure and preserve liquidity to prepare for what could be a period of lower revenue than plannedBusiness Highlights:Field ServicesGrew Field Services revenue from customers other than Ocwen Financial Corporation (“Ocwen”), New Residential Investment Corp. (“NRZ”) and Front Yard Residential Corporation (“RESI”) by 177% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019MarketplaceGrew Hubzu revenue from customers other than Ocwen, NRZ and RESI by 39% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019Grew Hubzu inventory from customers other than Ocwen, NRZ and RESI by 22% since March 31, 2019, with such inventory representing 38% of total Hubzu inventory as of March 31, 2020Mortgage and Real Estate SolutionsGrew Mortgage and Real Estate Solutions revenue from customers other than Ocwen, NRZ and RESI by 47% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019First Quarter 2020 Financial ResultsFirst quarter 2020 service revenue of $113.2 million was 31% lower than the first quarter 2019 primarily from the 2019 sale, discontinuation and exit from certain businesses (resulting in an 18% decline in service revenue). Service revenue was also lower from the reduction in the size of Ocwen’s portfolio, NRZ’s more aggressive sale of homes at the foreclosure auction (which reduces our real estate owned (“REO”) auction, brokerage, field services and title service revenue), and COVID-19 pandemic related governmental restrictions and changing vendor and consumer behavior on our default related businesses. These decreases were partially offset by a 36% increase in revenue from customers other than Ocwen, NRZ and RESI in our Field Services, Marketplace and Mortgage and Real Estate Solutions businesses from new customer on-boardings, market share expansion with existing customers, and higher origination related volumes driven by lower interest rates.First quarter 2020 loss from operations increased to a loss of $(4.2) million, compared to a loss of $(0.6) million for the first quarter 2019, primarily as a result of lower revenue and changes in service revenue mix with lower revenue from higher margin Marketplace businesses and the impact of the July 1, 2019 sale of the Financial Services business, partially offset by lower selling, general and administrative expenses and restructuring costs, and the benefits of restructuring activities.First quarter 2020 adjusted operating income(1) of $8.5 million was 51% lower than the first quarter 2019, primarily from the impact of revenue declines discussed above, partially offset by the benefits of restructuring activities.First quarter 2020 loss before income taxes and non-controlling interests of $(9.1) million was 130% higher than the first quarter 2019, primarily from lower operating income discussed above and an unrealized loss on our investment in RESI of $(1.3) million in the first quarter 2020 compared to a gain of $2.2 million in the first quarter 2019, partially offset by lower interest expense.First quarter 2020 adjusted pretax income attributable to Altisource(1) of $4.4 million was 61% lower than the first quarter 2019, primarily from lower adjusted operating income(1) discussed above, partially offset by lower interest expense.First quarter 2020 Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $13.2 million was 42% lower than the first quarter 2019, primarily from lower adjusted operating income(1) discussed above, excluding the decrease in depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment which was lower than other operating expenses.First quarter 2020 loss per diluted share was $(0.75), or 275% higher compared to first quarter 2019 loss per diluted share of $(0.20) primarily due to lower income before income taxes and non-controlling interests discussed above, partially offset by fewer diluted shares outstanding from share repurchases during 2019.First quarter 2020 adjusted earnings per share(1) of $0.17 was 65% lower than the first quarter 2019, primarily from lower adjusted pretax income attributable to Altisource(1) discussed above, partially offset by fewer diluted shares outstanding from share repurchases during 2019.First Quarter 2020 Results Compared to the First Quarter 2019:N/M – not meaningful.First quarter 2020 and first quarter 2019 loss from operations include restructuring charges of $2.9 million and $4.4 million, respectively, related to Project Catalyst. First quarter 2020 loss from operations also includes losses from Pointillist of $2.6 million. The first quarter 2019 includes a sales tax accrual of $2.1 million and an other asset write-off from a business exit of $0.2 million (no comparable amounts in the first quarter 2020).First quarter 2020 and first quarter 2019 pretax loss attributable to Altisource(1) include unrealized mark-to-market (losses) gains on our equity investment in RESI of $(1.3) million and $2.2 million, respectively.First quarter 2020 net loss attributable to Altisource includes certain income tax items totaling $1.9 million driven by the decrease in the India income tax rate that resulted in a higher tax provision for the first quarter 2020 from adjustments to deferred tax assets in India and adjustments to foreign income tax reserves (no comparable amounts in the first quarter 2019).________________________(1) This is a non-GAAP measure that is defined and reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measure herein.
(2) Applies to 2020 unless otherwise indicated.Forward-Looking StatementsThis 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, the risks and uncertainties related to pandemics, epidemics or other force majeure events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and associated impacts to the economy, supply chain, transportation, movement of people, availability of vendors, demand for our products or services, increased costs, recommendations or restrictions imposed by governmental entities, changes in relevant business practices undertaken or imposed by our clients, vendors or regulators, impacts on contracts and client relationships and potential litigation exposure; 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 and policies, and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the “Forward-Looking Statements,” “Risk Factors” and other sections of Altisource’s Form 10-K, March 31, 2020 Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.WebcastAltisource will host a webcast at 8:30 a.m. EDT today to discuss our first quarter. 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 AltisourceAltisource 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. ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
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(unaudited)Adjusted operating income, pretax loss attributable to Altisource, adjusted pretax income attributable to Altisource, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”), adjusted net income attributable to Altisource, adjusted diluted earnings per share, 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 loss from operations, loss before income taxes and non-controlling interests, net loss attributable to Altisource, diluted loss per share, cash flows used in 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, restructuring charges, Pointillist losses, sales tax accrual and other asset write-off from business exit from loss from operations. Pretax loss attributable to Altisource is calculated by removing non-controlling interests from loss 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, restructuring charges, Pointillist losses, unrealized (loss) gain on investment in equity securities, sales tax accrual and other asset write-off from business exit from loss before income taxes and non-controlling interests. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by removing the income tax (provision) benefit, interest expense (net of interest income), depreciation and amortization, (loss) gain on investment in equity securities, intangible asset amortization, share-based compensation expense, sales tax accrual, restructuring charges, Pointillist losses and other asset write-off from business exit from net loss attributable to Altisource. Adjusted net income attributable to Altisource is calculated by removing intangible asset amortization expense (net of tax), share-based compensation expense (net of tax), restructuring charges (net of tax), Pointillist losses (net of tax), unrealized (loss) gain on investment in equity securities (net of tax), sales tax accrual (net of tax), other asset write-off from business exit (net of tax) and certain income tax items related to the decrease in the India income tax rate from adjustments to deferred tax assets and adjustments to foreign income tax reserves from net loss attributable to Altisource. Adjusted diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net loss attributable to Altisource after removing intangible asset amortization expense (net of tax), share-based compensation expense (net of tax), restructuring charges (net of tax), Pointillist losses (net of tax), unrealized (loss) gain on investment in equity securities (net of tax), sales tax accrual (net of tax), other asset write-off from business exit (net of tax) and certain income tax related items by the weighted average number of diluted shares. Adjusted cash flows from operating activities less additions to premises and equipment is calculated by removing the increase in short-term investments in real estate, payment of sales tax accrual 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.ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A.
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(unaudited)Reconciliations of the non-GAAP measures to the corresponding GAAP measures are as follows:
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