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Loyalist Group to spin off student housing business
Ticker Symbol: C:LOY
Loyalist Group to spin off student housing business
Loyalist Group Ltd (C:LOY)
Shares Issued 154,732,423
Last Close 2/6/2015 $0.50
Monday February 09 2015 - News Release
Mr. Andrew Ryu reports
LOYALIST TO SPIN-OFF HOUSING BUSINESS
Loyalist Group Ltd.'s board of directors has approved a strategic plan to spin off its student housing business into a separate entity. The Company is confident that transitioning the housing business into a stand-alone entity will better position it to capitalize on market opportunities and enhance shareholder value, while at the same time allowing Loyalist to focus on its fast-growing ESL, Career-College and Agency businesses.
"After a year-long pilot program we've grown our housing business into a small but profitable revenue-generating operation. Of far greater importance, we've learned how best to grow it substantially and rapidly, and to that end we feel it necessary to spin it off and raise capital separately. Our recent acquisitions of two overseas agencies will allow us not only to significantly grow our education business but also our housing subsidiary," said Chief Executive Officer Andrew Ryu.
"After a year of study we have come to realize that the growth opportunities in student housing are significant, from catering not only to Loyalist's large and fast-growing student body but also those of other schools, not limited to the ESL space. We believe that a large presence in the lucrative student housing market will deliver significant returns to our shareholders and I'm very eager to ramp up our efforts."
Completion of the transaction is subject to customary conditions for a transaction of this nature including, but not limited to, the receipt of all required corporate, regulatory and other third-party approvals. Loyalist intends to maintain an interest in the new housing entity post-spinoff.
We seek Safe Harbor.
© 2015 Canjex Publishing Ltd.
Loyalist Group closes acquisition of Kim Okran Int'l
Ticker Symbol: C:LOY
Loyalist Group closes acquisition of Kim Okran Int'l
Loyalist Group Ltd (C:LOY)
Shares Issued 154,732,423
Last Close 1/23/2015 $0.45
Monday January 26 2015 - News Release
Mr. Andrew Ryu reports
LOYALIST CLOSES SECOND SOUTH KOREAN AGENCY ACQUISITION
Loyalist Group Ltd. has closed the acquisition of Kim Okran International Studies Centre, a South Korean student recruiting agency that provides information and registration services to South Korean students looking to study abroad, particularly in Canada.
Pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement, the total consideration payable by Loyalist for Kim Okran was $4.65-million. Of the amount paid to the vendors on closing, $3.9-million was paid in cash and $750,000 was paid through the issuance of 1,442,307 Loyalist common shares at a per share price of 52 cents, with 75 per cent of such shares to be held in escrow for up to 12 months following closing as security for certain defined post closing adjustments.
Kim Okran had consolidated revenue of $4.7-million and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $900,000 for the 12-month period ended December, 2013.
"We are excited to welcome Kim Okran into the Loyalist group," said chief executive officer Andrew Ryu. "The acquisition of another of our important agency partners, along with the recently acquired [Uhak website], further strengthens our vertical integration strategy by positioning Loyalist to reduce our direct costs of attracting students and grow our student population."
About Kim Okran
Kim Okran is one of the 10 largest South Korean education information and counselling centres, with four branch offices in South Korea and eight overseas affiliated study abroad agencies, seven in Canada and one in the Philippines.
We seek Safe Harbor.
Loyalist to Acquire Second Agency in South Korea
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jan. 12, 2015) - Loyalist Group Limited ("Loyalist", the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:LOY) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kim Okran International Studies Centre ("Kim Okran"), a South Korean-based student recruiting agency that provides information and registration services to South Korean students looking to study abroad, particularly in Canada.
Kim Okran had consolidated revenue of $4.7 million and adjusted EBITDA of $0.9 million for the 12-month period ended December 2013. Kim Okran's revenue is based upon commissions earned on gross student tuition fees of approximately $20.0 million.
"Building upon our recently completed acquisition of Uhak.com, the largest student recruiting agency in South Korea, the Kim Okran acquisition further enhances Loyalist's vertical integration strategy," said Chief Executive Officer Andrew Ryu. "By acquiring another one of our largest agency partners, we will be in a position to further reduce our direct costs of attracting students. The acquisition will also provide Loyalist with a strong source for growing its student population. We expect an annualized additional net benefit to Loyalist of approximately $2.1 million in the year following closing of the acquisition from increased student numbers and reduced marketing expenses. The Kim Okran team will make a fine addition to the Loyalist family."
Loyalist will pay $4.65 million for Kim Okran, of which $3.9 million will be paid in cash, subject to certain closing adjustments, and $0.75 million will be paid through the issuance of 1,442,307 Loyalist common shares at a price of $0.52 per share, with 75% of such shares being held in escrow for a period up to 12 months following closing as security for certain defined post-closing adjustments. The parties expect to complete the transaction on or around January 27, 2015.
Loyalist Group appoints Kim president of operations
2014-12-19 09:07 ET - News Release
Mr. Andrew Ryu reports
LOYALIST ANNOUNCES NEW MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS
Loyalist Group Ltd. has made a number of management appointments. The appointments are in line with Loyalist's continuing process of developing strong management capabilities to continue its growth strategy.
Tony Kim has been appointed president of operations. Mr. Kim has over 15 years of experience in the education services industry and was previously the owner of Study English in Canada (SEC), a licensed English as a second language school operator with campuses in Toronto and Vancouver. Loyalist acquired SEC in February, 2014. In his new position, Mr. Kim is responsible for all of Loyalist's school operations across its 25 campuses in Vancouver, Toronto, Victoria and Halifax.
Sung Lim will assume the role of chief business development officer, and will focus on Loyalist's acquisitions strategy and new business development.
Other management appointments include:
Steve Kang as vice-president of finance;
Alex Kim as vice-president of corporate operations;
Steve Sohn as vice-president of operations.
"We continue to establish a solid foundation on which to build our ambitious growth strategy," said chief executive officer, Andrew Ryu. "The strong management team that we assembled will allow us to deliver solid top and bottom line growth."
In furtherance of Loyalist's brand strategy, Loyalist appointed managing directors for each of its brands. Loyalist operates several school brands, each with its own features and attributes, under the overall Loyalist umbrella. The following are the newly appointed managing directors:
Amanda Cabrera -- PGIC;
Cindy Juarez -- Cornerstone;
Anna Kielar -- SEC;
Dylan Matter -- MTI;
Barbara Godt -- KGIC;
Nayoung Choi -- UIS.
"Our multiple brand structure is unique in Canada and a strong differentiating factor in our service offering," said Mr. Ryu.
We seek Safe Harbor.
© 2014 Canjex Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.
Loyalist to develop new business with JoonAng
2014-12-11 09:09 ET - News Release
Mr. Andrew Ryu reports
LOYALIST SIGNS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MAJOR SOUTH KOREAN MEDIA COMPANY
Loyalist Group Ltd. has signed a business development agreement with JoonAng Daily Media Plus, a subsidiary of JoonAng Daily Newspaper, one of South Korea's largest media companies and an affiliate of Samsung Corp.
Under the agreement, Loyalist and JoonAng have entered into a strategic partnership to mutually develop business opportunities domestically and internationally.
"We are excited to partner with a major media company in South Korea to develop new businesses and strengthen our brand image, particularly as they relate to government and business relationships," said chief executive officer Andrew Ryu. "We expect that the agreement will enhance our revenue-generating capabilities in both South Korea and Canada."
We seek Safe Harbor.
© 2014 Canjex Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.
Just after LOYALIST CLOSES SOUTH KOREAN AGENCY ACQUISITION
Loyalist Group Ltd. has closed the acquisition of Uhak, the largest South Korean-based student recruiting agency, providing information and registration services to South Korean students looking to study abroad.
Pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement, the total consideration payable by Loyalist for Uhak was $8.1-million. Of the amount paid to the vendor on closing, $5.3-million was paid in cash, and $2.8-million was paid through the issuance of 5,384,615 Loyalist common shares at a per-share price of 52 cents, with 4,230,769 of such shares to be held in escrow for up to 24 months following closing as security for certain defined postclosing adjustments.
Loyalist Group CEO Ryu buys 100,000 shares of Loyalist
2014-12-02 09:09 ET - News Release
Mr. Andrew Ryu reports
LOYALIST GROUP LIMITED INSIDER PURCHASES SHARES IN OPEN MARKET
Loyalist Group Ltd.'s Andrew Ryu, a director, and president and chief executive officer of the company, has purchased 100,000 common shares in the capital of Loyalist through the facilities of the TSX Venture Exchange at prices between 46 cents and 47 cents per share with a total value of approximately $47,000.
As a result of this acquisition, Mr. Ryu now owns, directly and indirectly, 17,566,102 common shares, which represents approximately 11.8 per cent of the total outstanding common shares.
Mr. Ryu said of the purchases: "I am a strong believer in Loyalist's business model and I am extremely pleased with our recent results. With my increased shareholding, I am even more strongly aligned with Loyalist's long-term growth."
Mr. Ryu acquired the shares for investment purposes and he may in the future take such actions in respect of his holdings as deemed appropriate in light of the circumstances then existing, including the purchase of additional shares or other securities of Loyalist through open-market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, or the sale of all or a portion of his holdings in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions to one or more purchasers.
© 2014 Canjex Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.
Loyalist agreement to acquire Uhak ACCEPTED by TSX
Loyalist Group Ltd (C:LOY)
Shares Issued 148,814,592
Last Close 12/4/2014 $0.45
Friday December 05 2014 - Acquisition
The TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation relating to a share purchase agreement dated Nov. 24, 2014, between an arm's-length party and Loyalist Group Ltd. Pursuant to the agreement, the company shall acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of Uhak.com Co. Ltd., which runs a South Korean-based student recruiting agency and has offices in South Korea, Philippines, Canada, United States, England, Australia and New Zealand.
In consideration the company shall pay a total of $5.3-million plus issue 5,384,615 common shares to the vendor.
For more information, refer to the company's news release dated Nov. 24, 2014.
© 2014 Canjex Publishing Ltd.
Loyalist Group earns $1.88-million in Q3 2014
Ticker Symbol: C:LOY
Loyalist Group earns $1.88-million in Q3 2014
Loyalist Group Ltd (C:LOY)
Shares Issued 148,814,592
Last Close 11/25/2014 $0.58
Wednesday November 26 2014 - News Release
Mr. Andrew Ryu reports
LOYALIST ANNOUNCES RECORD THIRD QUARTER 2014 RESULTS
Loyalist Group Ltd. has released financial results for the three and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2014.
Third quarter revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2014, was a record $19.6 million, an increase of 93% over the same period in 2013. Income from operations was $3.2 million, a 43% increase over the same period in 2013, while net income was $1.9 million, an increase of 14% over the same period in 2013. Adjusted EBITDA was $3.6 million, an increase of 50% over the same period in 2013, and Adjusted EBITDA margin was 18.6%.
Revenues continue to rise as a result of acquisitions closed through September 30, 2014, as well as organic growth of $1,000,000 or 10.0 % on the base business, as enrollments continued to trend higher. Student count on a "same store" basis was up 4% year over year.
"Our third quarter continued to demonstrate the potential of our acquisition and integration strategy with double digit organic growth and record revenues," said CEO Andrew Ryu. "While the third quarter is traditionally our strongest quarter due to industry seasonality, our exceptional results exceeded our expectations. We are very pleased with the performance of our most recent acquisitions in the third quarter."
On the integration front, Mr. Ryu commented that "we continue to devote significant resources to the integration and consolidation of our acquisitions so that we can realize the synergies inherent in our consolidation strategy. At the end of the third quarter we implemented another wave of restructuring measures that should yield significant savings going forward."
The following table summarizes and compares three month results for the periods ended September 30, year over year:
Three months ended September
30, 2014 2013 % Change
Revenue $ 19,626,107 $ 10,180,761 +93%
Gross Profit $ 8,374,269 $ 4,785,282 +75%
Income From Operations $ 3,233,689 $ 2,268,592 +43%
Net Income $ 1,885,246 $ 1,657,480 +14%
Adjusted EBITDA(i) $ 3,643,056 $ 2,430,511 +50%
(i)Adjusted EBITDA, a non-IFRS measure used by management to act as an
indicator of its core operating business; is defined as earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for integration,
restructuring and acquisition costs, and loss on foreign exchange.
http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/loyalist-announces-record-third-quarter-2014-results-tsx-venture-loy-1971859.htm
Bias opinion
http://www.pinnacledigest.com/blog/pinnacle-digest/investors-bet-esl-provider-loyalist-group
Loyalist to Acquire Largest Agency in South Korean
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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 24, 2014) - Loyalist Group Limited ("Loyalist", the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:LOY) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the shares of Uhak.com ("Uhak"), a South Korean based student recruiting agency, providing information and registration services to South Korean students looking to study abroad.
Uhak had consolidated revenue of $10.3 million, representing student tuition fees of approximately $40 million, and adjusted net income of $1.0 million (EBITDA $1.2 million) in the 12-month period ended December 2013.
"This acquisition adds a new dimension to Loyalist's vertical integration strategy," said Chief Executive Officer Andrew Ryu. "By acquiring one of our largest agency partners, we will be in a position to reduce our direct costs of attracting students, as well as strengthening ourselves a source for growing our student population, with an expected annualized additional net benefit of approximately $2.0 million within the first year. We look forward to welcoming the Uhak team into the Loyalist family."
Loyalist will pay $8.1 million for Uhak, of which $5.3 million will be paid in cash, subject to certain closing adjustments, and $2.8 million will be paid through the issuance of 5,384,615 Loyalist common shares at a price of $0.52 per share, with $2.2 million of such shares being held in escrow for a period up to 24 months following closing as security for certain defined post-closing adjustments. The parties expect to complete the transaction on or around December 5, 2014.
Mr. Ryu also stated "It should be noted that students do not necessarily have to attend one of our schools for Loyalist to benefit from students going overseas to study, as we will share in the commission fees for students who might choose to attend a school in another country (for example Australia, the USA or England)".
Completion of the transaction is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and the Bank of Korea.
Loyalist arranges $18.5-million credit facility
Ticker Symbol: C:LOY
Loyalist arranges $18.5-million credit facility
Loyalist Group Ltd (C:LOY)
Shares Issued 148,814,592
Last Close 11/14/2014 $0.455
Monday November 17 2014 - News Release
Mr. Andrew Ryu reports
LOYALIST ANNOUNCES NEW $18.5 MILLION CREDIT FACILITY
Loyalist Group Ltd. has entered into a new $18.5-million credit facility, replacing the company's current credit facility thus adding an additional $18-million of capital to support Loyalist's growth.
"The additional capital provided by the new credit facility will allow us to fund our aggressive growth and acquisition program," said chief executive officer Andrew Ryu. "We believe the ability to obtain a facility of this size signifies a new phase in the maturation of Loyalist."
Mr. Ryu added that: "Previously we have raised equity capital to fund our acquisition plans. The credit facility will now allow us to manage our capital structure in a more efficient manner and to continue to grow without diluting our existing shareholders."
The new credit facility expires on Nov. 17, 2019, and comprises a $3.5-million revolving operating facility and a $15-million term loan acquisition facility. The facilities are being provided by Bank of Montreal. Both facilities bear interest at the Canadian dollar prime rate plus 1.25 per cent to 1.75 per cent, depending on the company's debt to EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) ratio. The acquisition facility may be drawn upon in periodic advances as required until Nov. 17, 2016, and can be repaid at any time without penalty.
The new credit facility is secured by a first charge over all of the assets of Loyalist and its subsidiaries, contains positive, negative and financial covenants, and includes other usual and customary terms and conditions.
We seek Safe Harbor.
© 2014 Canjex Publishing Ltd.
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Loyalist Group Ltd.: Globalism, Language, And Value Investing Presents An Under-Appreciated Education Roll-Up Story
Read more: http://seekingalpha.com/article/2562605-loyalist-group-ltd-globalism-language-and-value-investing-presents-an-under-appreciated-education-roll-up-story
Summary
Under-appreciated story with little following that’s yet to be fully understood by the market with excellent growth potential.
Large and extremely fragmented market filled with “Mom & Pop” operators with no exit strategy; M&A has historically been accretive; and there is no direct competition.
Meaningful organic growth: strong government support for the industry; market share gains as Loyalist’s relative strength, size and brand recognition increase; and new initiatives, such as student housing and franchising.
Targeting a 16.3% EBITDA margin and FCF of $0.05/share by 2016E with net cash on the balance sheet as Loyalist realizes the full impact of synergies from acquisitions.
Target price of $0.99, or ~133% upside. Understanding the implications of recent M&A, the seasonality of the industry, and upcoming catalysts is critical to timing this compelling trade opportunity.
http://seekingalpha.com/article/2562605-loyalist-group-ltd-globalism-language-and-value-investing-presents-an-under-appreciated-education-roll-up-story
Under Valued, Under-Appreciated Education Roll-Up Story
Value Investing Presents An Under-Appreciated Education Roll-Up Story
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Summary
Under-appreciated story with little following that’s yet to be fully understood by the market with excellent growth potential.
Large and extremely fragmented market filled with “Mom & Pop” operators with no exit strategy; M&A has historically been accretive; and there is no direct competition.
Meaningful organic growth: strong government support for the industry; market share gains as Loyalist’s relative strength, size and brand recognition increase; and new initiatives, such as student housing and franchising.
Targeting a 16.3% EBITDA margin and FCF of $0.05/share by 2016E with net cash on the balance sheet as Loyalist realizes the full impact of synergies from acquisitions.
Target price of $0.99, or ~133% upside. Understanding the implications of recent M&A, the seasonality of the industry, and upcoming catalysts is critical to timing this compelling trade opportunity.
INTRODUCTION
Different languages are constantly being spoken all around us. Think about it - on any given day, how many different kinds do you hear? The nature of today's globalized world practically demands the study of multiple languages, both on a personal and a professional level. Companies and governments understand the need to invest in language training, and so should you. I believe that this article will sway you with some very compelling reasoning, as to why I like this company, and why now presents an excellent entry point.
Loyalist Group Ltd. (OTC:LGLTF) is an educational organization that owns and operates private English as a Second Language (or "ESL") schools, career and community colleges, and secondary schools for foreign students, with 25 campuses throughout Canada. I believe that it's a very under-appreciated story yet to be fully understood by the market, and with exponential growth potential through the roll-up of a segment of the private education market in Canada.
The overwhelming majority of accredited schools in this highly fragmented industry are run by "Mom & Pop" type operators, and are undercapitalized with no real exit strategy. Loyalist is in the early stages of consolidating the sector and has already made 16 acquisitions over three years, reaching an expected revenue run rate of ~$63 million for 2014. The market size in Canada for ESL alone is ~$788 million (~$500 million is tuition fees), hence there is significant room to consolidate the sector over time, especially given the absence of any direct competition.
In addition to M&A, we have begun to see meaningful and evident organic growth. During 2013, revenues (excluding acquisitions) grew 4.5% Y/Y; up to 8% 1Q14, and 12% 2Q14.
I have derived a target price of $0.99 for Loyalist based on 2015 forecasts using a 10x EV/EBITDA multiple, which represents an upside of ~133% from Friday's close. I believe that Loyalist could exit 2014 with a revenue run rate of ~$66.1M, EBITDA of ~$8.7M, cash of ~$5M and fully diluted shares of ~148M. I believe that Loyalist could exit 2015 with a revenue run rate of ~$115.5M, EBITDA of ~$16.8M, and no need for further dilution. Debt can be used to supplement cash in acquisitions, and organic growth will improve the bottom line as well as EBITDA.
Read more : http://seekingalpha.com/article/2562605-loyalist-group-ltd-globalism-language-and-value-investing-presents-an-under-appreciated-education-roll-up-story
Loyalist Announces Record Second Quarter 2014 Results
Published: Aug 27, 2014 7:01 a.m. ET
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Aug 27, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Loyalist Group Limited ("Loyalist" or the "Company") (LOY) today announced financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2014.
Second quarter revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2014, was a record $17.2 million, an increase of 262% over the same period in 2013. Income from operations was $2.2 million, a 157% increase over the same period in 2013, while net income was $1.3 million, an increase of 182% over the same period in 2013. Cash flow has improved by $1.0 million, to $0.8 million compared to a year ago.
Revenues continue to rise as a result of acquisitions closed through June 30, 2014, as well as organic growth of $600,000 or 12.1 % on the base business, as enrollments continued to trend higher. Net income and cash flow were adversely impacted by acquisition, integration and restructuring costs of $700,000 ($400,000 in the year ago period).
"Our second quarter demonstrated the potential of our platform with strong organic growth and record revenues," said CEO Andrew Ryu. "In a quarter without any acquisitions, the strength of our core business is evident in the numbers."
Mr. Ryu added that, "The second quarter results exceeded our expectations, and continue to reflect the seasonal nature of our industry. We are pleased with the performance of our recent acquisitions."
On the integration front, Mr. Ryu commented that, "The successful integration of our acquisitions is critical to the overall profitability of Loyalist and we continue to devote significant resources to that end. As well, it is important that we build a strong central infrastructure to control and manage the business. The growth rate of our corporate costs is slowing and we expect to see savings in the future to leverage our investment."
"The student housing pilot continues to show promise with revenues for the quarter in excess of $150,000. We will continue to actively grow this program."
The following table summarizes and compares three month results for the periods ended June 30, year over year:
----------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Three months ended June 30, 2014 2013 % Change ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ 17,185,078 $ 4,751,159 +262% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Profit $ 7,315,695 $ 1,770,766 +313% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income From Operations $ 2,201,133 $ 853,424 +158% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income $ 1,338,872 $ 474,021 +182% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjusted EBITDA(i) $ 2,567,044 $ 932,937 +175% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
(i) Adjusted EBITDA, a non-IFRS measure is used by management to act as an indicator of its core operating business; is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for integration, restructuring and acquisition costs, and loss on foreign exchange.
The following table summarizes and compares six month results for the periods ended June 30, year over year:
----------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Six months ended June 30, 2014 2013 % Change ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ 32,899,825 $ 9,683,378 +240% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Profit $ 13,871,676 $ 3,902,289 +255% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income From Operations $ 3,933,240 $ 1,883,578 +115% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income $ 2,901,530 $ 1,307,819 +122% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjusted EBITDA(i) $ 4,636,466 $ 2,012,417 +130% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
(i) Adjusted EBITDA, a non-IFRS measure is used by management to act as an indicator of its core operating business; is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for integration, restructuring and acquisition costs, and loss on foreign exchange.
Loyalist has a number of goals in 2014:
-- To close on accretive acquisitions: -- Study English in Canada and Upper Career College of Business and Technology closed with an effective date of February 1, 2014. -- To close on finance offerings to support the acquisition pipeline: -- Closed $10.01 million bought deal private placement in January 2014. -- To centralize all accounting functions in the corporate office and roll out the Company's custom-built ERP system to provide standardization of the various student databases and billing/collection and human resource functions across all schools.
About Loyalist
Loyalist Group Limited owns and operates private English as a Second Language (ESL) Schools, Career Colleges and Community Colleges in Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria and Halifax.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Such forward-looking information and statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Company's beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company's control. Generally, such forward-looking information or statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken, "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved". The forward-looking information contained herein includes information relating to the Company's operating results. By identifying such information and statements in this manner, the Company is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. Any number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements as well as future results, including but not limited to: risks related to any of the Company's announced or proposed acquisitions failing to close or becoming delayed before closing; the Company's reliance on its South Korean contract; carrying on business and activities in international jurisdiction where Canadian laws do not apply; any loss of certain key personnel; levels of student enrolment; delays in rolling out the online education programs; competition in the educational services market; and currency fluctuations.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information and statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking information or statements contained in this press release. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information that is contained or referenced herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward looking information and statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.
Contacts: Loyalist Group Limited David McAdam VP Corporate Development (604) 961-3513 dmcadam@loyalistgroup.com Loyalist Group Limited Douglas Chornoboy Chief Financial Officer (416) 969-9800 dchornoboy@loyalistgroup.com www.loyalistgroup.com
SOURCE: Loyalist Group Limited
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Loyalist Group Limited Ranked 3rd on the 2014 PROFIT 500
Jun 12, 2014 11:54 AM ET
NEWS RELEASE TRANSMITTED BY Marketwired FOR: Loyalist Group Limited TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: LOY JUNE 12, 2014 Loyalist Group Limited Ranked 3rd on the 2014 PROFIT 500 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 12, 2014) - Editors Note: There is an image associated with this press release. Loyalist Group Limited ("Loyalist" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:LOY) is pleased to announce that Canadian Business and PROFIT today ranked Loyalist 3rd on the 26th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies. Published in the July issue of Canadian Business and online at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their revenue growth over five years. Loyalist made the 2014 PROFIT 500 list with five-year revenue growth of 5,514%. "The members of the PROFIT 500 are the elite of the country's entrepreneurial community," says James Cowan, Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Business and PROFIT. "Their stories are lessons in business strategy, innovation, management excellence and sheer tenacity." "I am very pleased to be on the Profit 500 ranking" Loyalist CEO Andrew Ryu said. "It is a badge of great honour and privilege to officially receive such high appraisal for our endeavours, but such prestige would not have been possible without the hard work and contributions of those behind the curtains. We would not have achieved this honour without our hard working staff, our supportive partners and our passionate executives. Ultimately, this award belongs to them." About PROFIT and PROFITguide.com PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success is Canada's preeminent media brand dedicated to the management issues and opportunities facing small and mid-sized businesses. For 32 years, Canadian entrepreneurs across a vast array of economic sectors have remained loyal to PROFIT because it's a timely and reliable source of actionable information that helps them achieve business success and get the recognition they deserve for generating positive economic and social change. Visit PROFIT online at PROFITguide.com. About Canadian Business Founded in 1928, Canadian Business is the longest-serving, best-selling and most-trusted business publication in the country. With a readership of more than 800,000, it is the country's premier media brand for executives and senior business leaders. It fuels the success of Canada's business elite with a focus on the things that matter most: leadership, innovation, business strategy and management tactics. We provide concrete examples of business achievement, thought-provoking analysis and compelling storytelling, all in an elegant package with bold graphics and great photography. Canadian Business-what leadership looks like. About Loyalist Loyalist Group Limited owns and operates private English as a Second Language (ESL) Schools, Career Colleges and Community Colleges in Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria and Halifax. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. To view the image associated with this press release, please visit the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/PROFIT500.jpg. -30- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Loyalist Group Limited Andrew Ryu CEO (416) 969-9800 aryu@loyalistgroup.com or Loyalist Group Limited David McAdam VP Corporate Development (604) 336-3316 dmcadam@loyalistgroup.com INDUSTRY: Education and Training - Schools and Courses, Colleges/Universities SUBJECT: CNT
Loyalist Group earns $1.56-million in Q1
2014-05-28 07:04 ET - News Release
Mr. Andrew Ryu reports
LOYALIST ANNOUNCES RECORD REVENUES, EARNINGS AND CASH FLOW
Loyalist Group Ltd. today released record financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
First-quarter revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2014, was $15.7-million, an increase of 219 per cent over the same period in 2013. Income from operations was $1.7-million, a 68-per-cent increase over the same period in 2013, while net income was $1.6-million, an increase of 87 per cent over the same period in 2013. Cash flow from operations was $2.2-million compared with negative $895,883 a year ago.
Revenues continue to rise as a result of the acquisitions closed through March 31, 2014, as well as organic growth of $400,000, arising from higher enrolment and increased tuition fees. Net income and cash flow were adversely impacted by $500,000 of one-time acquisition, integration and restructuring costs ($200,000 in the year-ago period). Excluding these, operating income would have been $2.2-million and cash from operations $2.7-million.
"Of particular importance, the first quarter demonstrated that Loyalist can not only grow its top- and bottom line, but also generate strong cash flows from its school operations," said chief executive officer Andrew Ryu. "Ultimately, our long-term goal is to create cash with which to self fund acquisitions and, as the business matures, start to return cash to shareholders."
Speaking to the first quarter, Mr. Ryu added: "Our topline benefited from acquiring schools and from better execution in schools we owned or acquired. Our first-quarter 2014 results are in line with our expectations of the seasonal nature of the first quarter with net income at 9 per cent of gross revenues. The integration of our recent six acquisitions continues, and we expect that the next three quarters will show the results in the form of better profit margins.
"Our assets support our current run-rate expectation of $63.0-million for 2014. We continue to focus on integrating schools and improving the company's overall profitability. While our corporate costs more than doubled over the same period last year, we expect them to stay fixed, and perhaps fall, moving forward, while our revenue continues to grow, which will create the leverage needed to see meaningful profit and cash-flow growth.
"We will also aggressively pursue our student housing and franchise businesses. These are low-risk, high-margin pursuits that allow Loyalist to create greater shareholder value from its asset base. Our students collectively spend millions of dollars a year on rent, and we plan to capture a significant share of that spend over time."
Loyalist generated $120,000 of revenue from its student housing pilot program and modest initial franchise fees in the first quarter of 2014. The company expects both lines of business to accelerate.
The table summarizes and compares three-month results for the periods ended March 31, year over year.
Three months ended March 31,
2014 2013
Revenue $ 15,714,747 $ 4,932,219
Gross profit $ 6,555,981 $ 2,131,524
Income from operations $ 1,732,107 $ 1,030,155
Net income $ 1,562,658 $ 833,799
Adjusted EBITDA $ 1,758,028 $ 1,079,480
Loyalist has a number of fiscal goals in 2014:
To close on accretive acquisitions -- Study English in Canada and Upper Career College of Business and Technology closed with an effective date of Feb. 1, 2014;
Close on finance offerings to support the acquisition pipeline -- closed $10.01-million bought-deal private placement in January, 2014;
Centralize all accounting functions in the corporate office and roll out the company's custom-built ERP system to provide standardization of the various student databases, billing/collection and human resource functions across all schools.
With a cash balance of $3.1-million as at May 26, 2014, and anticipated profitability, the company has the funds to meet all of its operating obligations and to continue growing by acquisition without raising additional capital.
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Loyalist Announces Record Revenues and Record Income from Operations
V.LOY | April 30, 2014
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 30, 2014) - Loyalist Group Limited ("Loyalist") (TSX VENTURE:LOY) today announced record financial results for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Revenue for 2013 was $31 million, an increase of 126% over 2012. Net income was $1.8 million, while income for operations was $3,120,034, a 17% increase over 2012.
Revenues continue to rise as a result of six acquisitions made during 2012 and 2013, as well as organic growth arising from higher enrolment and increased tuition fees. Net income was adversely impacted by $2.1 million in one-time acquisition, integration and restructuring costs.
"2013 was a year of aggressive growth," said CEO Andrew Ryu. "Our top line benefited from buying new schools and from better execution in schools we owned or acquired. Our gross profit - revenue less the school-level costs of teacher salaries, rents and so on - almost doubled, but was lower on a percentage basis because we acquired a big school, KGIC, late in the year. The fourth quarter is always the slowest in our industry because of the Christmas holiday, so revenue falls but salaries and rents must still be paid. This lowers our gross profit. We expect gross margin percentage to bounce back for 2014, when we'll report school results for the whole year."
"Our assets support our current run-rate expectation of $63 million for 2014. We expect to focus on integrating schools this year, improving the company's overall profitability. While our overhead or corporate costs, more than doubled last year, we expect them to stay fixed, and perhaps fall, moving forward, which should create the leverage needed to see meaningful profit growth. We therefore expect to see margins improve this year."
"We will also aggressively pursue our student housing and franchise businesses. These are low-risk, high-margin pursuits that allow Loyalist to create greater shareholder value from its asset base. Our students collectively spend millions of dollars a year on rent, and we expect to capture a significant share of that spend over time."
Our long-term objectives are intact: top-line growth of 20% per year and normalized profit margins of 15%.
The following table summarizes and compares full year results, year over year:
2013 2012 % Change
Revenue $ 30,682,269 $ 13,657,914 +126
Gross profit $ 11,028,527 $ 5,803,672 +92
Income from operations $ 3,120,034 $ 2,782,493 +17
Net Income $ 1,845,444 $ 2,232,156 -17%
Adjusted EBITDA* $ 3,702,947 $ 2,925,305 +29
The company notes that had it owned all its schools as of January 1, 2013, revenues would have been over $54 million for the full year.
As previously reported Loyalist attained a number of its fiscal goals in 2013:
Closed six acquisitions: Urban International School (Toronto), Pan Pacific College ("PPC" Vancouver), MTi Community College ("MTi" Vancouver) and KGIC/KGIBC (Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria);
Closed on $13,190,237 in gross proceeds through two private placement finance offerings;
Closed on a $5.2 million 5-year convertible debenture;
Established the corporate office in downtown Toronto and Vancouver;
Centralized all accounting functions in the corporate office and started the roll out of the Company's custom built ERP to provide standardization of the various Student Data bases and billing/collection and human resource functions across all schools.
With cash balance of $6.0 million as at April 29, 2014 and anticipated profitability, the company has the funds to meet all of its operating and promissory note obligations and to continue growing by acquisition without raising capital.
About Loyalist
Loyalist Group Limited (the "Company") owns and operates private English as a Second Language (ESL) Schools, Career Colleges and Community Colleges in Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria and Halifax.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Such forward-looking information and statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Corporation's beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Corporation's control. Generally, such forward-looking information or statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken, "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved". The forward-looking information contained herein includes, but is not limited to, information with respect to prospective financial performance, anticipated capital funding and sources, proposed or potential acquisitions, estimated operating and sales costs, estimated market drivers and demand, business prospects and strategy, new markets for growth and financial position. By identifying such information and statements in this manner, the Corporation is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Corporation to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements.
Any number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements as well as future results, including but not limited to: risks related to any of the Corporation's announced or proposed acquisitions failing to close or becoming delayed before closing; the Corporation's reliance on its South Korean contract; carrying on business and activities in international jurisdiction where Canadian laws do not apply; any loss of certain key personnel; levels of student enrolment; delays in rolling out the online education programs; competition in the educational services market; and currency fluctuations. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information and statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Although the Corporation believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking information or statements contained in this press release. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as of the date hereof, and the Corporation does not undertake to update any forward-looking information that is contained or referenced herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward looking information and statements attributable to the Corporation or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.
Loyalist Group Limited
David McAdam
VP Corporate Development
(604) 961-3513
dmcadam@loyalistgroup.com
Loyalist Group Limited
Andrew Ryu
CEO
(416) 969-9800 x222
aryu@loyalistgroup.com
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Different languages are constantly being spoken all around us. Think about it - on any given day, how many different kinds do you hear? The nature of today's globalized world practically demands the study of multiple languages, both on a personal and a professional level. Companies and governments understand the need to invest in language training, and so should you. I believe that this article will sway you with some very compelling reasoning, as to why I like this company, and why now presents an excellent entry point.
Loyalist Group Ltd. (OTC:LGLTF) is an educational organization that owns and operates private English as a Second Language (or "ESL") schools, career and community colleges, and secondary schools for foreign students, with 25 campuses throughout Canada. I believe that it's a very under-appreciated story yet to be fully understood by the market, and with exponential growth potential through the roll-up of a segment of the private education market in Canada.
The overwhelming majority of accredited schools in this highly fragmented industry are run by "Mom & Pop" type operators, and are undercapitalized with no real exit strategy. Loyalist is in the early stages of consolidating the sector and has already made 16 acquisitions over three years, reaching an expected revenue run rate of ~$63 million for 2014. The market size in Canada for ESL alone is ~$788 million (~$500 million is tuition fees), hence there is significant room to consolidate the sector over time, especially given the absence of any direct competition.
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