The earnings call reflects a challenging environment with some positive developments, such as market share growth and cash flow improvements, but significant challenges remain, including overall sales decline, reduced profitability, and lower margins on a large contract renewal.
Company Guidance
During the third quarter of fiscal 2024, Colabor Group provided guidance indicating a 1.5% increase in distribution sales, contributing to a market share gain of 6.8% year-over-year, bringing the market share to 11.1%. Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, the company's distribution business managed to grow due to new customer acquisitions and increased purchasing volumes among certain existing customers. The company also highlighted a reduction of 10.1% in wholesale revenue and a decline in consolidated adjusted EBITDA to $9.5 million, or 5.9% of sales, compared to 6.7% in the previous year. Colabor successfully renewed a significant institutional contract, accounting for approximately 11% of expected revenues for fiscal 2024, though at lower margins. The management emphasized their focus on operational efficiencies, maintaining a strong balance sheet, and strategic measures to mitigate the impact of reduced margins, while continuing to explore both organic and nonorganic growth opportunities.
Distribution Sales Growth
Distribution sales grew by 1.5%, contributing to a market share gain of 6.8% year-over-year, increasing market share to 11.1% from 10.3%.
Renewal of Major Institutional Contract
Colabor renewed a 2-year agreement with an institutional customer, representing approximately 11% of expected revenues for fiscal year 2024.
Cash Flow from Operations
Cash flow from operating activities increased to $9.9 million in the third quarter, up from $8 million in the equivalent quarter of last year.
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Colabor (TSE:GCL) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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TSE:GCL Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 17, 2024
C$1.32
C$1.14
-13.64%
Jul 24, 2024
C$1.31
C$1.28
-2.29%
May 02, 2024
C$1.21
C$1.07
-11.57%
Feb 29, 2024
C$1.19
C$1.21
+1.68%
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FAQ
When does Colabor Group Inc. (TSE:GCL) report earnings?
Colabor Group Inc. (TSE:GCL) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 21, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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