TORONTO, Aug. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Lumine Group Inc. ("Lumine Group" or "the Company") (TSXV:LMN)  announces financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. All amounts referred to in this press release are in US dollars unless otherwise stated. The following press release should be read in conjunction with the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, and management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, which can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Additional information about Lumine Group is also available on SEDAR+ and on Lumine Group's website www.luminegroup.com. Q2 2024 Headlines: Revenue grew 25% to $162.8 million compared to $129.9 million in the same quarter prior year (including -12% organic growth after adjusting for foreign exchange impacts). The Company generated operating income of $36.6 million during the quarter, a 1% increase from $36.4 million in the same quarter prior year. The Company generated a net loss of $2.2 million during the quarter, from net loss of $489.1 million in the same quarter prior year. Cash flows from operations ("CFO") decreased $12.4 million to $10.0 million compared to $22.4 million in Q2 2023, representing a decrease of 55%. Free cash flow available to shareholders ("FCFA2S") decreased $14.5 million to $2.8 million compared to $17.3 million in Q2 2023, representing a decrease of 84%. Year-to-Date Q2 2024 Headlines: Revenue grew 35% to $303.9 million compared to $225.3 million in the same six-month period prior year (including -8% organic growth after adjusting for foreign exchange impacts). The Company generated operating income of $81.1 million in the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, an increase of 40% from $58.0 million in the same period prior year. An expense of $317.4 million was incurred in the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 up to the Mandatory Conversion Date, $298.7 million is related to the mark to market adjustments on the fair value of the Preferred and Special Securities and $18.7 million is related to the dividend payable. Fair value of the preferred and special securities is primarily dependent on the price movement of the Company's Subordinate Voting Shares. The Company generated a net loss of $306.6 million during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, from net loss of $1,140.7 million in the same period prior year. The net loss is primarily related to the redeemable preferred and special securities expense in 2023. CFO increased $7.7 million to $45.0 million compared to $37.4 million in the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, representing an increase of 21%. FCFA2S increased $2.6 million to $31.5 million compared to $29.0 million in the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, representing an increase of 9%. Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024 is $162.8 million, an increase of 25%, or $32.9 million, compared to $129.9 million for the comparable period in 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, total revenue was $303.9 million, an increase of 35%, or $78.7 million, compared to $225.3 million for the comparable period in 2023. The increase for the three and six months compared to the same period in the prior year is attributable to revenues from new acquisitions. The Company experienced organic growth of -12% and -7%, respectively for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, or -12% and -8% after adjusting for the impact of changes in the valuation of the US dollar against most major currencies in which the Company transacts business. For acquired companies, organic growth is calculated as the difference between actual revenues achieved by each business in the financial period following acquisition, compared to the estimated revenues they achieved in the corresponding financial period preceding the date of acquisition by the Company. Organic growth is not a standardized financial measure and might not be comparable to measures disclosed by other issuers. Operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $36.6 million, an increase of 1%, or $0.2 million, compared to $36.4 million for the same period in 2023. Operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $81.1 million, an increase of 40%, or $23.0 million, compared to $58.0 million for the same period in 2023. The increase for the three and six month periods is primarily attributable to growth from 2023 acquisitions partially offset by current period losses from 2024 acquisitions. Operating income is not a standardized financial measure and might not be comparable to measures disclosed by other issuers. See "Non-IFRS Measures". Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $2.2 million compared to net loss of $489.1 million for the same period in 2023. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $306.6 million compared to net loss of $1,140.7 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease in net loss for the three and six month periods is primarily attributable to the Mandatory Conversion of Preferred and Special Securities on March 25, 2024 such that no further preferred and special securities expense was booked in the current quarter. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, CFO decreased $12.4 million to $10.0 million compared to $22.4 million for the same period in 2023 representing a decrease of 55%. The decrease in CFO is primarily attributable to current period losses from 2024 acquisitions. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, CFO increased $7.7 million to $45.0 million compared to $37.4 million for the same period in 2023 representing an increase of 21%. The primary reason for the increase is that CFO includes the impact of changes in non-cash operating assets and liabilities exclusive of effects of business combinations or, changes in non-cash operating working capital ("NCOWC") which improved during the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same period prior year. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, FCFA2S decreased $14.5 million, or 84%, to $2.8 million compared to $17.3 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease is primarily a result of lower CFO during the period. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, FCFA2S increased $2.6 million, or 9%, to $31.5 million compared to $29.0 million for the same period in 2023. The increase is primarily a result of higher CFO during the period. FCFA2S is not a standardized financial measure and might not be comparable to measures disclosed by other issuers.  See "Non-IFRS Measures". Non-IFRS Measures Operating income (loss) refers to income (loss) before income taxes, amortization of intangible assets, redeemable Preferred and Special Share expense, and finance and other expenses (income). We believe that operating income is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of the profitability of the Company related to its core operations. Operating income (loss) is not a recognized measure under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. Accordingly, readers are cautioned that operating income (loss) should not be construed as an alternative to net income (loss). The following table reconciles operating income to net income: Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net income (loss) (2.2) (489.1) (306.6) (1,140.7) Adjusted for: Amortization of intangible assets 29.2 21.5 52.0 36.3 Redeemable preferred and special securities expense - 496.6 317.4 1,151.2 Finance and other expense (income) 5.7 4.3 10.0 6.3 Income tax expense (recovery) 3.9 3.1 8.3 4.9 Operating income (loss) 36.6 36.4 81.1 58.0 Free cash flow available to shareholders ''FCFA2S'' refers to net cash flows from operating activities less interest paid on lease obligations, interest paid on bank debt, transaction costs on bank debt, repayments of lease obligations, dividends paid to redeemable preferred and special securities holders, and property and equipment purchased. The Company believes that FCFA2S is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of the uncommitted cash flow that is available to shareholders if Lumine Group does not make any acquisitions, or investments, and does not repay any debts. While the Company could use the FCFA2S to pay dividends or repurchase shares, the Company's objective is to invest all of its FCFA2S in acquisitions which meet the Company's hurdle rate. FCFA2S is not a recognized measure under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. Accordingly, readers are cautioned that FCFA2S should not be construed as an alternative to net cash flows from operating activities. The following table reconciles FCFA2S to net cash flows from operating activities:  Three months ended June 30,  Six months ended June 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net cash flows from operating activities: 10.0 22.4 45.0 37.4 Adjusted for: Interest paid on lease obligations (0.1) (0.2) (0.3) (0.3) Interest paid on other facilities (5.1) (3.2) (7.6) (3.6) Credit facility transaction costs (0.2) 0.0 (1.8) (1.8) Payment of lease obligations (1.5) (1.5) (3.0) (2.4) Property and equipment purchased (0.4) (0.2) (0.7) (0.4) Free cash flow available to shareholders 2.8 17.3 31.5 29.0 Forward Looking Statements Certain statements herein may be "forward looking" statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Lumine Group or the industry to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly from the results discussed in the forward looking statements. These forward looking statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and operating performance and are made as of the date hereof and Lumine Group assumes no obligation, except as required by law, to update any forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances. About Lumine Group Inc. Lumine Group acquires, strengthens, and grows, vertical market software businesses in the communications and media industry. Learn more at www.luminegroup.com.  Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Lumine Group Inc.Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position(In thousands of USD.  Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.) Unaudited June 30, 2024 December 31, 2023 Assets Current assets: Cash $                167,773 $           146,509 Accounts receivable, net 127,329 104,955 Unbilled revenue, net 49,828 39,858 Inventories 561 521 Other assets 46,780 46,377 392,271 338,220 Non-current assets: Property and equipment 7,138 4,164 Right of use assets 9,060 11,973 Deferred income taxes 6,371 6,197 Other assets 11,518 13,063 Intangible assets and goodwill 845,525 762,665 879,612 798,062 Total assets $             1,271,883 $        1,136,282