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Stingray Group Inc. Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Nov 10, 2021

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Fiscal 2022 For the six-month period ended September 30, 2021
SECOND QUARTERREPORT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview 3 Financial results for the periods ended
September 30, 2021 and 2020 7
Key performance indicators 3
Business segment performance 10
Financial and business highlights 3
Liquidity for the periods
Selected consolidated financial information 5 ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 15
Supplemental information on Unaudited interim consolidated
Non-IFRS measures 6 financial statements 21

BASIS OF PREPARATION AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The following is the quarterly financial report and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of the results of operations and financial position of Stingray Group Inc., (“Stingray” or “the Corporation”), and should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and with the most recent audited consolidated financial statements and MD&A for the year ended March 31, 2021. This MD&A reflects information available to the Corporation as at November 9, 2021. Additional information relating to the Corporation is also available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The auditors of the Corporation have not performed a review of the interim financial report for the three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

This MD&A contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. This forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to management’s expectations regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects of the Corporation. This forward-looking information relates to, among other things, our objectives and the strategies to achieve these objectives, as well as information with respect to our beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimations and intentions, and may also include other statements that are predictive in nature, or that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions. Statements with the words “could”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “anticipate”, “assume”, “intend”, “plan”, “believes”, “estimates”, “guidance”, “foresee”, “continue” and similar expressions are intended to identify statements containing forward-looking information, although not all forward-looking statements included such words. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking information. Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts but instead represent management’s expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events.

Although management believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These factors include but are not limited to the risk factors disclosed in the Annual Information Form for the year ended March 31, 2021 available on SEDAR.

In addition, if any of the assumptions or estimates made by management prove to be incorrect, actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A. Such assumptions include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to generate sufficient revenue while controlling our costs and expenses; our ability to manage our growth effectively; the absence of material adverse changes in our industry or the global economy; trends in our industry and markets; the absence of any changes in law, administrative policy or regulatory requirements applicable to our business, including any change to our licences with the CRTC; minimal changes to the distribution of the pay audio services by Pay-TV providers in light of recent CRTC policy decisions; our ability to manage risks related to international expansion; our ability to maintain good business relationships with our clients, agents and partners; our ability to expand our sales and distribution infrastructure and our marketing; our ability to develop products and technologies that keep pace with the continuing changes in technology, evolving industry standards, new product introductions by competitors and changing client preferences and requirements; our ability to protect our technology and intellectual property rights; our ability to manage and integrate acquisitions; our ability to retain key personnel; and our ability to raise sufficient debt or equity financing to support our business growth. Accordingly, prospective purchasers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. All of the forward-looking information in this MD&A is qualified by these cautionary statements. Statements containing forward-looking information contained herein are made only as of the date of this MD&A. The Corporation expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements containing any forward-looking information, or the factors or assumption underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON NON-IFRS MEASURES

The Corporation believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are important measures when analyzing its operating profitability without being influenced by financing decisions, non-cash items and income taxes strategies. Comparison with peers is also easier as companies rarely have the same capital and financing structure. The Corporation believes that Adjusted Net income and Adjusted Net income per share are important measures as it shows stable results from its operations which allows users of the financial statements to better assess the trend in the profitability of the business. The Corporation believes that Adjusted free cash flow and Adjusted free cash flow per share are important measures when assessing the amount of cash generated after accounting for capital expenditures and non-core charges. It demonstrates cash available to make business acquisitions, pay dividends and reduce debt. The Corporation believes that Net debt and Net debt to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA are important to analyse the company's debt repayment capacity on an annualized basis, taking into consideration the annualized adjusted EBITDA of acquisitions made during the last twelve months. Each of these non-IFRS financial measures is not an earnings or cash flow measure recognized by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. Our method of calculating such financial measures may differ from the methods used by other issuers and, accordingly, our definition of these non-IFRS financial measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Investors are cautioned that non-IFRS financial measures should not be construed as an alternative to net income determined in accordance with IFRS as indicators of our performance or to cash flows from operating activities as measures of liquidity and cash flows.

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OVERVIEW

Montreal-based Stingray Group Inc. (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B) is a leading music, media, and technology company with over 1,000 employees worldwide. Stingray is a premium provider of curated direct-to-consumer and B2B services, including audio television channels, more than 100 radio stations, SVOD content, 4K UHD television channels, FAST channels, karaoke products, digital signage, in-store music, and music apps, which have been downloaded over 160 million times. Stingray reaches 400 million subscribers (or users) in 160 countries.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS[(1) ]

For the three-month period ended September 30, 2021 (“Q2 2022”):

$71.4 M $12.1 M $20.4 M ▲ 11.1% from Q2 2021 Or $0.17 per share 19.6% from Q2 2021 Revenues Net income Cash flow from operating activities Or $0.28 per share

$25.6 M $16.3 M $15.4 M ▼ 17.9% from Q2 2021 Or $0.23 per share 32.8% from Q2 2021 Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted Net income Adjusted free cash flow Or $0.21 per share

FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of the second quarter ended September 30, 2021:

Compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2020 (“Q2 2021”):

  • Revenues increased 11.1% to $71.4 million from $64.3 million;

  • Adjusted EBITDA[(1)] decreased 17.9% to $25.6 million from $31.2 million. Adjusted EBITDA[(1)] by segment was $14.5 million or 37.2% of revenues for Broadcasting and Commercial Music, $12.5 million or 38.8% of revenues for Radio and $(1.5) million for Corporate;

  • Net income was $12.1 million ($0.17 per share) compared with $11.9 million ($0.16 per share);

  • Adjusted Net income[(1)] of $16.3 million ($0.23 per share) compared with $16.3 million ($0.22 per share);

  • Cash flow from operating activities decreased 19.6% to $20.4 million ($0.28 per share) compared to $25.4 million ($0.34 per share);

  • Adjusted free cash flow[(1)] decreased 32.8% to $15.4 million ($0.21 per share) compared to $22.9 million ($0.31 per share);

  • Net debt to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA[(1)] ratio of 3.02x, and;

  • 455,000 shares repurchased and cancelled for a total of $3.4 million.

Note:

(1) Refer to “Supplemental information on Non-IFRS measures” on page 2 and 6.

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Business Highlights:

  • On November 9, 2021, the Corporation declared a dividend of $0.075 per subordinate voting share, variable subordinate voting share and multiple voting share. The dividend will be payable on or around December 15, 2021, to shareholders on record as of November 30, 2021.

  • On October 19, 2021, the Corporation announced that it had successfully completed the increase and extension of its existing credit facilities, providing additional liquidity for operations and M&A activities. The $442.5 million credit facilities consist of a $375.0 million revolving credit facility and a $67.5 million term loan, both maturing in October 2026. The renewed terms include incremental commitments up to $100.0 million upon request, subject to predetermined conditions. The pre-existing sub debt of $32.0 million maturing in October 2023 combined with the credit facilities described above accounts for total flexibility of up to $574.5 million.

  • On September 21, 2021, the Corporation announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange had approved the renewal of its normal course issuer bid, authorizing Stingray to repurchase up to an aggregate 3,222,901 subordinate voting shares and variable subordinate voting shares (collectively, “Subordinate Shares”), representing approximately 10% of the public float of Subordinate Shares as at September 13, 2021. During Q2 2022, the Corporation has repurchased and cancelled 455,000 shares for a total of $3.4 million.

  • On August 17, 2021, the Corporation announced its global expansion and launched its first bundle with Amazon’s Prime Video Channels Canada, Mexico and Brazil. Starting today, Prime members now have access to the Stingray All Good Vibes subscription which includes Qello Concerts by Stingray, Stingray Karaoke, Stingray Classica, Stingray DJAZZ, and Stingray Naturescape. The launch showcases the quality and diversity of Stingray's growing product portfolio and its strength in reaching new audiences.

  • On August 11, 2021, the Corporation announced that it had acquired a minority interest in its long-standing business partner, The Singing Machine Company, Inc., widely recognized as the worldwide leader in consumer karaoke products. With the consummation of this transaction, Stingray emerges as the dominant provider of karaoke solutions.

  • On August 3, 2021, the Corporation declared a dividend of $0.075 per subordinate voting share, variable subordinate voting share and multiple voting share. The dividend has been paid on September 15, 2021 to shareholders on record as of August 31, 2021.

  • On July 5, 2021, the Corporation announced that it had acquired Calm Radio, the world’s largest online music streaming service focused on the wellness and relaxation markets. With this acquisition, Stingray grows its portfolio of curated music content, significantly increases its subscriber base and dives into the health and wellness industry.

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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except
per share amounts)
3 months
Sept. 30, 2021
Q2 2022
Sept. 30, 2020
Q2 2021
6 months
Sept. 30, 2021
YTD 2022
Sept. 30, 2020
YTD 2021
$
% of
revenues
$
% of
revenues
$
% of
revenues
$
% of
revenues
Revenues
Operating expenses
Depreciation, amortization and
write-off
Net finance expense (income)(1)
Change in fair value of investments
Acquisition, legal, restructuring and
other expenses(income)
71,429
100.0 %
64,294
100.0 %
47,338
66.3 %
34,669
54.0 %
8,671
12.1 %
9,577
14.9 %
(364)
(0.5) %
2,774
4.3 %
(13)
0.0 %
461
0.7 %
848
1.2 %
271
0.4 %
136,237
100.0
%
116,587
100.0
%
90,245
66.2
%
62,963
54.0
%
18,118
13.3
%
19,100
16.4
%
4,889
5.0
%
7,375
6.3
%
(13)
0.0
%
1,353
1.2
%
2,016
1.5
%
(126)
(0.1) %
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
14,949
20.9 %
16,542
25.7 %
2,874
4.0 %
4,654
7.2 %
20,982
15.4
%
25,922
22.2
%
4,707
3.4
%
7,013
6.0
%
Net income 12,075
16.9 %
11,888
18.5 %
16,275
11.9
%
18,909
16.2
%
Adjusted EBITDA(2)
25,587
35.8 %
31,156
48.5 %
Adjusted Net income(2)
16,323
22.9 %
16,311
25.4 %
Cash flow from operating activities
20,437
28.6 %
25,406
39.5 %
Adjusted free cash flow(2)
15,362
21.5 %
22,861
35.6 %
Net debt(2)
336,488

328,145

Net debt to Pro Forma Adjusted
EBITDA(2)(3)
3.02x

2.77x

Net income per share basic and diluted
0.17

0.16

Adjusted Net income per share basic(2)
0.23

0.22

Adjusted Net income per share diluted(2)
0.23

0.22

Cash flow from operating activities per
share basic
0.29

0.35

Cash flow from operating activities per
share diluted
0.28

0.34

Adjusted free cashflow per share basic(2)
0.22

0.31

Adjusted free cashflow per share
diluted(2)
0.21

0.31

Revenues by segment
Broadcasting and Commercial Music
39,118
54.8 %
39,169
60.9 %
Radio
32,311
45.2 %
25,125
39.1 %
49,742
36.5
%
56,637
48.6
%
27,561
20.2
%
29,820
25.6
%
36,774
27.0
%
63,399
54.4
%
30,369
22.3
%
40,906
35.1
%
336,488

328,145

3.02x

2.77x

0.23

0.26

0.38

0.41

0.38
0.40

0.51

0.86

0.51

0.86

0.42

0.56

0.42

0.55

74,696
54.8
%
75,116
64.4
%
61,541
45.2
%
41,471
35.6
%
Revenues
71,429
100.0 %
64,294
100.0 %
136,237
100.0
%
116,587
100.0
%
Revenues by geography
Canada
46,700
65.4 %
39,710
61.8 %
United States
11,485
16.1 %
10,091
15.7 %
Other Countries
13,244
18.5 %
14,493
22.5 %
88,076
64.6
%
67,767
58.1
%
21,763
16.0
%
20,393
17.5
%
26,398
19.4
%
28,427
24.4
%
Revenues
71,429
100.0 %
64,294
100.0 %
136,237
100.0
%
116,587
100.0
%

Notes:

(1) Interest paid during the Q2 2022 was $3.2 million (Q2 2021; $2.9 million). Interest paid for YTD Q2 2022 was $7.1 million (YTD Q2 2021; $6.6 million).

(2) Refer to “Forward-looking statements” and “Supplemental information on Non-IFRS measures” on page 2 and for reconciliations to the most directly comparable IFRS financial measure, refer to “Supplemental information on Non-IFRS measures” on page 6.

(3) Refer to page 17 for a reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable IFRS financial measure. Refer to “Forward-looking statements” and “Supplemental information on Non-IFRS measures” on page 2 and for reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable IFRS financial measure, refer to “Supplemental information on Non-IFRS measures” on page 6.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON NON-IFRS MEASURES

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Net income, Adjusted Net income per share, Adjusted free cash flow, Adjusted free cash flow per share, Net debt and Net debt to Proforma Adjusted EBITDA are non-IFRS measures that the Corporation uses to assess its operating performance. See “Supplemental information on Non-IFRS Measures” on page 2.

The following tables show the reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDA and to Adjusted Net income:
3 months
6 months
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)
Sept. 30,
2021
Q2 2022
Sept. 30,
2020
Q2 2021
Sept. 30,
2021
YTD 2022
Sept. 30,
2020
YTD 2021
The following tables show the reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDA and to Adjusted Net income:
3 months
6 months
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)
Sept. 30,
2021
Q2 2022
Sept. 30,
2020
Q2 2021
Sept. 30,
2021
YTD 2022
Sept. 30,
2020
YTD 2021
The following tables show the reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDA and to Adjusted Net income:
3 months
6 months
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)
Sept. 30,
2021
Q2 2022
Sept. 30,
2020
Q2 2021
Sept. 30,
2021
YTD 2022
Sept. 30,
2020
YTD 2021
Sept. 30,
2021
YTD 2022
Sept. 30,
2020
YTD 2021
Net income
Net finance expense (income)
Change in fair value of investments
Income taxes
Depreciation and write-off of property and equipment
Depreciation of right-of-use assets
Amortization of intangible assets
Share-based compensation
Performance and deferred share unit expense
Acquisition,legal,restructuringand other expenses (income)
12,075
11,888
(364)
2,774
(13)
461
2,874
4,654
2,446
2,976
1,298
1,413
4,927
5,188
196
219
1,300
1,312
848
271
16,275
18,909
4,889
7,375
(13)
1,353
4,707
7,013
4,970
5,677
2,594
2,825
10,554
10,598
360
385
3,390
2,628
2,016
(126)
Adjusted EBITDA 25,587
31,156
49,742
56,637
Net finance expense (income), excluding mark-to-market
losses (gains) on derivative financial instruments
Income taxes
Depreciation of property and equipment and write-off
Depreciation of right-of-use assets
Income taxes related to change in fair value of investments,
share-based compensation, performance and deferred
share unit expense, amortization of intangible assets,
mark-to-market losses (gains) on derivative financial
instruments and acquisition, legal, restructuring and other
expenses(income)
(1,153)
(4,340)
(2,874)
(4,654)
(2,446)
(2,976)
(1,298)
(1,413)
(1,493)
(1,462)
(5,888)
(7,678)
(4,707)
(7,013)
(4,970)
(5,677)
(2,594)
(2,825)
(4,022)
(3,624)
Adjusted Net income 16,323
16,311
27,561
29,820

The following table shows the reconciliation of Cash flow from operating activities to Adjusted free cash flow:

(in thousands of Canadian dollars) 3 months
Sept. 30,
2021
Q2 2022
Sept. 30,
2020
Q2 2021
6 months
Sept. 30,
2021
YTD 2022
Sept. 30,
2020
YTD 2021
Cash flow from operating activities
Add / Less :
Acquisition of property and equipment
Acquisition of intangible assets other than internally
developed intangible assets
Addition to internally developed intangible assets
Interest paid
Repayment of lease liabilities
Net change in non-cash operating working capital items
Unrealized loss on foreign exchange
Acquisition,legal,restructuringand other expenses(income)
20,437
25,406
(2,360)
(1,209)
(305)
(212)
(2,050)
(1,671)
(3,234)
(2,912)
(1,526)
(1,443)
2,323
6,530
1,229
(1,899)
848
271
36,774
63,399
(4,437)
(1,912)
(503)
(470)
(4,203)
(3,223)
(7,125)
(6,599)
(2,611)
(2,657)
9,128
(4,882)
1,330
(2,624)
2,016
(126)
Adjusted free cash flow 15,362
22,861
30,369
40,906

The following table shows the calculation of Net debt:

September 30, March 31, September 30,
(in thousands of Canadian dollars) 2021 2021 2020
Credit facilities 313,172 303,704 299,361
Subordinated debt 31,791 31,741 39,690
Cash and cash equivalents (8,475) (9,040) (10,906)
Net debt 336,488 326,405 328,145

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FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 AND 2020

CONSOLIDATED PERFORMANCE

Revenues

Revenues are detailed as follows:

(in thousands of Canadian dollars) 3 months
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
% Change
6 months
YTD 2022
YTD 2021
% Change
Revenues by geography
Canada
United States
Other Countries
46,700
39,710
17.6
11,485
10,091
13.8
13,244
14,493
(8.6)
88,076
67,767
30.0
21,763
20,393
6.7
26,398
28,427
(7.1)
Revenues 71,429
64,294
11.1
136,237
116,587
16.9

Global

Revenues in Q2 2022 increased $7.1 million or 11.1% to $71.4 million, from $64.3 million for Q2 2021. Cumulative revenues for Fiscal 2022 increased $19.6 million or 16.9% to $136.2 million, from $116.6 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. Both increases were primarily due to the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the return to normal commercial operations and to an increase in advertising revenues in the Broadcast and Commercial Music segment, partially offset by a negative foreign exchange rate impact.

Canada

Revenues in Canada in Q2 2022 increased $7.0 million or 17.6% to $46.7 million, from $39.7 million for Q2 2021. Cumulative revenues in Canada for Fiscal 2022 increased $20.2 million or 30.0% to $88.0 million, from $67.8 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. Both increases were primarily due to the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the return to normal commercial operations.

United States

Revenues in the United States in Q2 2022 increased $1.4 million or 13.8% to $11.5 million, from $10.1 million for Q2 2021. Cumulative revenues in the United States for Fiscal 2022 increased $1.4 million or 6.7% to $21.8 million, from $20.4 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. Both increases were primarily due to organic growth in advertising revenues in the Broadcast and Commercial Music segment and to an increase in subscription revenues, partially offset by a negative foreign exchange rate impact.

Other Countries

Revenues in Other countries in Q2 2022 decreased $1.3 million or 8.6% to $13.2 million, from $14.5 million for Q2 2021. The decrease was mainly due to a decrease in subscription revenues.

Cumulative revenues in Other countries for Fiscal 2022 decreased $2.0 million or 7.1% to $26.4 million, from $28.4 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in subscription revenues and to a negative foreign exchange rate impact.

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Operating expenses

Operating expenses in Q2 2022 increased $12.6 million or 36.5% to $47.3 million, from $34.7 million for Q2 2021. Cumulative operating expenses for Fiscal 2022 increased $27.2 million or 43.3% to $90.2 million, from $63.0 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. Both increases are due to lower Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), higher operating costs and increased variable expenses, caused by the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the return to normal commercial operations.

Adjusted EBITDA[(1)]

Adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2022 decreased $5.6 million or 17.9% to $25.6 million from $31.2 million for Q2 2021. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 35.8% compared to 48.5% for Q2 2021. Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA for Fiscal 2022 decreased $6.9 million or 12.2% to $49.7 million from $56.6 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 36.5% compared to 48.6% for cumulative Fiscal 2021. Both decreases are due to lower CEWS and higher operating costs, partially offset by higher revenues, caused by the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the return to normal commercial operations.

Depreciation, amortization and write off

Depreciation, amortization and write off in Q2 2022 decreased $0.9 million or 9.5% to $8.7 million, from $9.6 million for Q2 2021. Cumulative depreciation, amortization and write off for Fiscal 2022 decreased $1.0 million or 5.1% to $18.1 million, from $19.1 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. Both decreases were primarily due to less intangible assets to amortize compared to the prior period.

Net finance expense (income)

Net finance expense (income) in Q2 2022 varied to a $0.4 million income, from a $2.8 million expense for Q2 2021. Cumulative Net finance expense for Fiscal 2022 decreased $2.5 million or 33.7% to $4.9 million, from $7.4 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. Both variances were mainly related to a decrease in the fair value of contingent consideration, partially offset by a foreign exchange loss.

Change in fair value of investments

In Q2 2022 and for cumulative Fiscal 2022, there was no gain or loss on fair value of investments as the securities held in AppDirect Inc. were sold in Q3 2021. A loss of $0.5 million for Q2 2021 and $1.4 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021 were recorded, both related to the translation of an investment denominated in U.S. dollars to Canadian dollars.

Acquisition, legal, restructuring and other expenses (income)

(in thousands of Canadian dollars) 3 months
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
% Change
6 months
YTD 2022
YTD 2021
% Change
Acquisition
Legal
Restructuringand other
199
248
(19.8)
85
244
(65.2)
564
(221)
(355.2)
213
530
(59.8)
1,076
(536)
(300.7)
727
(120)
(705.8)
Acquisition, legal, restructuring
and other expenses(income)
848
271
212.9
2,016
(126)
(1700.0)

In Q2 2021 and in cumulative Fiscal 2021, a gain on restructuring and other expenses was recorded due to the reversal of a provision for severances due to a change in estimates in the quarter.

In cumulative Fiscal 2021, a gain on legal expenses was recorded due to the reversal of a provision for professional fees due to a change in estimates in the quarter.

Note:

(1) Refer to “Supplemental information on Non-IFRS measures” on page 2 and 6.

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Income taxes

The income taxes expense recognized in comprehensive income was $2.9 million for Q2 2022 compared to $4.7 million for Q2 2021. The effective tax rate for Q2 2022 was 19.2% compared to 28.1% for Q2 2021. The income taxes expense recognized in comprehensive income was $4.7 million for cumulative Fiscal 2022 compared to $7.0 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. The effective tax rate for cumulative Fiscal 2022 was 22.4% compared to 27.1% for cumulative Fiscal 2021. Both variances in the effective tax rate are mainly due to the variance in permanent differences, mainly related to the non-taxable gain on the reduction in the fair value of contingent consideration.

Net income and Net income per share

Net income in Q2 2022 was $12.1 million ($0.17 per share) compared to $11.9 million ($0.16 per share) for Q2 2021. The increase was mainly related to a decrease in the fair value of contingent consideration and lower income taxes expense, partially offset by lower operating results.

Cumulative Net income for Fiscal 2022 was $16.3 million ($0.23 per share) compared to $18.9 million ($0.26 per share) for cumulative Fiscal 2021. The decrease was mainly related to lower operating results and to a foreign exchange loss, partially offset by a decrease in the fair value of contingent consideration and lower income taxes expense.

Adjusted Net income[(1)] and Adjusted Net income per share[(1)]

Adjusted Net income in Q2 2022 was $16.3 million ($0.23 per share), compared to $16.3 million ($0.22 per share) for Q2 2021. The nil variance was primarily due to a decrease in the fair value of contingent consideration and lower income taxes expense, largely offset by lower operating results.

Cumulative Adjusted Net income for Fiscal 2022 was $27.6 million ($0.38 per share), compared to $29.8 million ($0.40 per share) for cumulative Fiscal 2021. The decrease was mainly related to lower operating results and a foreign exchange loss, partially offset by a decrease in the fair value of contingent consideration and lower income taxes expense.

Note:

(1) Refer to “Supplemental information on Non-IFRS measures” on page 2 and 6.

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BUSINESS SEGMENT PERFORMANCE

BROADCASTING AND COMMERCIAL MUSIC

(in thousands of Canadian dollars) 3 months
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
% Change
6 months
YTD 2022
YTD 2021
% Change
Revenues
Operatingexpenses
39,118
39,169
(0.1)
24,585
20,273
21.3
74,696
75,116
(0.6)
45,501
35,853
26.9
Adjusted EBITDA(1) 14,533
18,896
(23.1)
29,195
39,263
(25.6)
Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) 37.2%
48.2%
(23.0)
39.1%
52.3%
(25.2)

Revenues

In Q2 2022, Broadcasting and Commercial Music revenues decreased $0.1 million or 0.1% to $39.1 million, from $39.2 million for Q2 2021. Cumulative Broadcasting and Commercial Music revenues for Fiscal 2022 decreased $0.4 million or 0.6% to $74.7 million from $75.1 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. Both decreases were primarily due to a negative foreign exchange rate impact, largely offset by an increase in advertising revenues.

Adjusted EBITDA[(1)]

In Q2 2022, Broadcasting and Commercial Music Adjusted EBITDA decreased $4.4 million or 23.1% to $14.5 million from $18.9 million for Q2 2021. Cumulative Broadcasting and Commercial Music Adjusted EBITDA for Fiscal 2022 decreased $10.0 million or 25.6% to $29.2 million from $39.2 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. Both decreases were primarily due to reduced CEWS and higher operating costs, caused by the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the return to normal commercial operations and by a decrease in gross margin related to a change in product mix.

RADIO

(in thousands of Canadian dollars) 3 months
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
% Change
6 months
YTD 2022
YTD 2021
% Change
Revenues
Operatingexpenses
32,311
25,125
28.6
19,778
12,005
64.7
61,541
41,471
48.4
38,183
22,590
69.0
Adjusted EBITDA(1) 12,533
13,120
(4.5)
23,358
18,881
23.7
Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) 38.8%
52.2%
(25.7)
38.0%
45.5%
(16.6)

Revenues

Radio revenues are derived from the sale of advertising airtime, which is subject to the seasonal fluctuations of the Canadian radio industry. Accordingly, the first and third quarter results tend to be the strongest and the second and fourth quarter results tend to be the weakest in a fiscal year. However, for Fiscal 2021, Radio revenues did not follow historical patterns due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Q2 2022, Radio revenues increased $7.2 million or 28.6% to $32.3 million from $25.1 million for Q2 2021. Cumulative Radio revenues for Fiscal 2022 increased $20.0 million or 48.4% to $61.5 million from $41.5 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. Both increases were largely due to the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the return to normal commercial operations.

Adjusted EBITDA[(1)]

In Q2 2022, Radio Adjusted EBITDA decreased $0.6 million or 4.5% to $12.5 million from $13.1 million for Q2 2021. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA is due to lower CEWS and higher operating costs, largely offset by higher revenues, all caused by the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the return to normal commercial operations.

Cumulative Radio Adjusted EBITDA for Fiscal 2022 increased $4.4 million or 23.7% to $23.3 million from $18.9 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA is due to higher revenues, partially offset by lower CEWS and higher operating costs, all caused by the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the return to normal commercial operations.

Note:

(1) Refer to “Supplemental information on Non-IFRS measures” on page 2 and 6.

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CORPORATE

(in thousands of Canadian dollars) 3 months
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
% Change
6 months
YTD 2022
YTD 2021
% Change
Operating expenses
Adjust:
Share-based compensation
Performance and deferred share
unit expense
2,975
2,391
24.4
(196)
(219)
(10.5)
(1,300)
(1,312)
(0.9)
6,561
4,520
45.2
(360)
(385)
(6.5)
(3,390)
(2,628)
29.0
Adjusted EBITDA(1) (1,479)
(860)
72.0
(2,811)
(1,507)
86.5

Adjusted EBITDA[(1)]

Corporate Adjusted EBITDA represents the head office operating expenses less the share-based compensation and performance and deferred share unit expense. The increase in operating expenses is related to increased operating costs caused by the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the return to normal commercial operations.

Note:

(1) Refer to “Supplemental information on Non-IFRS measures” on page 2 and 6.

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Quarterly results

Revenues fluctuated over the last eight quarters from $81.3 million in Q3 2020 to $71.4 million in the Q2 2022. The decrease in Q4 2020 and Q1 2021 were due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The increases in Q2 2021 and Q3 2021 were due to progressive improvements in Radio advertising bookings as provinces began lifting restrictions on social and economic activity and to normal business seasonality. The decrease in Q4 2021 was due to normal business seasonality. The increase in Q1 2022 was due to the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The increase in Q2 2022 was due to the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions, to increased equipment and installation sales related to digital signage and to the acquisition of Calm Radio.

Adjusted EBITDA[(1)] fluctuated over the last eight quarters from $31.0 million in Q3 2020 to $25.6 million in Q2 2022. The decreases in Q4 2020 and Q1 2021 were mainly due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Radio revenues, which was partially offset by the CEWS and reduced operating costs in Q1 2021. The increase in Q2 2021 was due to progressive improvements in Radio advertising bookings as provinces begin lifting restrictions on social and economic activity, partially offset by higher operating costs and lower CEWS. The increase in Q3 2021 was due to continuing improvements in Radio advertising bookings and normal business seasonality and to a settlement with SOCAN (refer to page 18), partially offset by a special bonus to employees, lower CEWS and higher operating costs. The decrease in Q4 2021 was due to normal business seasonality and to a settlement with SOCAN in Q3 2021, partially offset by a special bonus to employees in Q3 2021. The increase in Q1 2022 was due to normal business seasonality and change in product mix, partially offset by higher operating costs. The increase in Q2 2022 is due to higher operating results, partially offset by reduced CEWS.

Net income (loss) fluctuated over the last eight quarters from $8.1 million in Q3 2020 to $12.1 million in Q2 2022. In Q4 2020, the decrease was due to mark-to-market losses on derivative financial instruments, foreign exchange loss, lower positive change in fair value of investments and lower operating results, partially offset by lower income taxes expense. In Q1 2021, the increase was due to lower mark-to-market losses on derivative financial instruments and a foreign exchange gain, partially offset by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on revenues, higher income taxes expense and negative change in fair value of investments. In Q2 2021, the increase was due to higher operating results and positive change in mark-to-market on derivative financial instruments, partially offset by higher income taxes and legal expenses. In Q3 2021, the increase was due to higher operating results, positive change in the fair value of contingent consideration, and higher gain in mark-to-market on derivative financial instruments, partially offset by a negative change in fair value of investments related to the sale of securities held in AppDirect Inc. In Q4 2021, the decrease was due to lower operating results, partially offset by higher gains in mark-tomarket on derivative financial instruments. In Q1 2022, the decrease was due to a negative change in fair value of mark-tomarket on derivative financial instruments and a lower foreign exchange gain, partially offset by lower income taxes expense, and lower acquisition and restructuring costs. In Q2 2022, the increase was due a positive change in the fair value of contingent consideration, a positive change in fair value of derivative financial instruments and higher operating results, partially offset by a foreign exchange loss.

Note:

(1) Refer to “Supplemental information on Non-IFRS measures” on page 2 and 6.

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Summary of Consolidated Quarterly Results

(in thousands of Canadian dollars,
exceptper share amounts)
3 months
Sept. 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
Dec. 31,
2020
Sept. 30,
2020
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
Dec. 31,
2019
FY2022
FY2022
FY2021
FY2021
FY2021
FY2021
FY2020
FY2020
Revenues by segment
Broadcasting and Commercial
Music
Radio
39,118
35,578
36,356
40,186
39,169
35,947
38,483
39,894
32,311
29,230
23,960
32,379
25,125
16,346
29,915
41,419
Total revenues
Revenues by geography
Canada
United States
Other countries
71,429
64,808
60,316
72,565
64,294
52,293
68,398
81,313
46,700
41,376
35,594
47,368
39,710
28,057
43,498
57,515
11,485
10,278
10,942
10,693
10,091
10,302
10,236
9,575
13,244
13,154
13,780
14,504
14,493
13,934
14,664
14,223
Total revenues
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
LTM Adjusted EBITDA(1)
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) per share basic
and diluted
Adjusted Net income(1)
Adjusted Net income per share
basic(1)
Adjusted Net income per share
diluted(1)
Cash flow from operations
Adjusted free Cash Flow(1)
71,429
64,808
60,316
72,565
64,294
52,293
68,398
81,313
25,587
24,155
23,638
33,993
31,156
25,481
28,217
31,033
107,373
112,942
114,268
118,847
115,887
112,402
118,086
112,276
12,075
4,200
12,077
14,118
11,888
7,021
(8,486)
8,089
0.17
0.06
0.17
0.19
0.16
0.10
(0.11)
0.11
16,323
11,238
11,981
21,054
16,311
13,509
10,095
16,710
0.23
0.16
0.17
0.29
0.22
0.18
0.13
0.22
0.23
0.16
0.16
0.29
0.22
0.18
0.13
0.22
20,437
16,337
24,514
16,333
25,406
37,993
14,062
28,833
15,362
15,007
13,808
19,645
22,861
18,045
17,974
21,033
Quarterly dividend 0.075
0.075
0.075
0.075
0.075
0.075
0.075
0.075

Note:

(1) Refer to “Supplemental information on Non-IFRS measures” on page 2 and 6. Last twelve months (LTM) Adjusted EBITDA represents the Adjusted EBITDA of the referenced period, plus the Adjusted EBITDA of the three quarters immediately preceding the referenced period.

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Reconciliation of Quarterly Non-IFRS Measures

(in thousands of Canadian dollars) 3 months
Sept. 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
Dec. 31,
2020
Sept. 30,
2020
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
Dec. 31,
2019
Fiscal
2022
Fiscal
2022
Fiscal
2021
Fiscal
2021
Fiscal
2021
Fiscal
2021
Fiscal
2020
Fiscal
2020
Net income (loss)
Net finance expense (income)
Change in fair value of investments
Income taxes
Depreciation and write-off of
property and equipment
Depreciation of right-of-use assets
Amortization of intangible assets
Share-based compensation
Performance and deferred share
unit expense (income)
Acquisition, legal, restructuring and
other expenses(income)
12,075
4,200
12,077
14,118
11,888
7,021
(8,486)
8,089
(364)
5,253
(7,284)
(1,290)
2,774
4,601
33,463
(4,383)
(13)


2,434
461
892
(1,914)
(4,781)
2,874
1,833
4,047
4,900
4,654
2,359
(4,165)
1,897
2,446
2,524
3,082
2,894
2,976
2,701
2,790
2,876
1,298
1,296
1,436
1,399
1,413
1,412
1,426
1,402
4,927
5,627
5,303
5,478
5,188
5,410
5,659
5,494
196
164
235
231
219
166
258
238
1,300
2,090
2,028
1,780
1,312
1,316
(1,507)
677
848
1,168
2,714
2,049
271
(397)
693
19,524
Adjusted EBITDA 25,587
24,155
23,638
33,993
31,156
25,481
28,217
31,033
Net finance expense (income),
excluding mark-to-market losses
(gains) on derivative financial
instruments
Income taxes
Depreciation and write-off of
property and equipment
Depreciation of right-of-use assets
Income taxes related to change in
fair value of investments, share-
based compensation,
performance and deferred share
unit expense, amortization of
intangible assets, mark-to-
market losses (gains) on
derivative financial instruments
and acquisition, legal,
restructuring and other
expenses(income)
(1,153)
(4,735)
(3,214)
(1,727)
(4,340)
(3,338)
(10,976)
(4,184)
(2,874)
(1,833)
(4,047)
(4,900)
(4,654)
(2,359)
4,165
(1,897)
(2,446)
(2,524)
(3,082)
(2,894)
(2,976)
(2,701)
(2,790)
(2,876)
(1,298)
(1,296)
(1,436)
(1,399)
(1,413)
(1,412)
(1,426)
(1,402)
(1,493)
(2,529)
122
(2,019)
(1,462)
(2,162)
(7,095)
(3,964)
Adjusted Net income 16,323
11,238
11,981
21,054
16,311
13,509
10,095
16,710
(in thousands of Canadian dollars) 3 months
Sept. 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
Dec. 31,
2020
Sept. 30,
2020
June 30,
2020
March 31,
2020
Dec. 31,
2019
Fiscal
2022
Fiscal
2022
Fiscal
2021
Fiscal
2021
Fiscal
2021
Fiscal
2021
Fiscal
2020
Fiscal
2020
Cash flow from operating
activities
Acquisition of property and
equipment
Acquisition of intangible assets
other than internally developed
intangible assets
Addition to internally developed
intangible assets
Interest paid
Repayment of lease liabilities
Net change in non-cash operating
working capital items
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign
exchange
Acquisition, legal, restructuring and
other expenses(income)
20,437
16,337
24,514
16,333
25,406
37,993
14,062
28,833
(2,360)
(2,077)
(1,929)
(1,849)
(1,209)
(703)
(2,153)
(1,479)
(305)
(198)
(194)
(649)
(212)
(258)
(463)
(495)
(2,050)
(2,153)
(1,367)
(1,838)
(1,671)
(1,552)
(1,534)
(1,286)
(3,234)
(3,891)
(5,142)
(6,312)
(2,912)
(3,687)
(3,819)
(4,150)
(1,526)
(1,085)
(1,099)
(1,255)
(1,443)
(1,214)
(1,180)
(1,295)
2,323
6,805
(344)
15,858
6,530
(11,412)
7,262
(17,702)
1,229
101
(3,345)
(2,692)
(1,899)
(725)
5,106
(917)
848
1,168
2,714
2,049
271
(397)
693
19,524
Adjusted free cash flow 15,362
15,007
13,808
19,645
22,861
18,045
17,974
21,033

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES FOR THE PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 AND 2020

(in thousands of Canadian dollars) 3 months
6 months
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
YTD 2022
YTD 2021
Operating activities
Financing activities
Investingactivities
20,437
25,406
36,774
63,399
(10,905)
(17,801)
(25,442)
(49,400)
(7,473)
(3,092)
(11,897)
(5,605)
Net change in cash
Cash – beginningofperiod
2,059
4,513
(595)
8,394
6,416
6,393
9,040
2,512
Cash – end ofperiod 8,475
10,906
8,475
10,906
Adjusted free cash flow(1) 15,362
22,861
30,369
40,906

Operating activities

Cash flow generated from operating activities amounted to $20.4 million for Q2 2022 compared to $25.4 million for Q2 2021. The decrease was mainly due to lower operating results and to a foreign exchange loss, partially offset by a lower negative change in non-cash operating items.

Cash flow generated from operating activities amounted to $36.8 million for cumulative Fiscal 2022 compared to $63.4 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. The decrease was mainly due to a negative change in non-cash operating items, to lower operating results and to a foreign exchange loss.

Financing Activities

Net cash flow used in financing activities amounted to $10.9 million for Q2 2022 compared to $17.8 million for Q2 2021. Net cash flow used in financing activities amounted to $25.4 million for cumulative Fiscal 2022 compared to $49.4 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. Both decreases were mainly related to lower repayment of credit facilities, partially offset by more share repurchased and by the repayment of the balance payable on the business acquisition of Calm Radio.

Investing Activities

Net cash flow used in investing activities amounted to $7.5 million for Q2 2022 compared to $3.1 million for Q2 2021. Net cash flow used in investing activities amounted to $11.9 million for cumulative Fiscal 2022 compared to $5.6 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. Both increases were primarily due to the acquisition of a minority interest in The Singing Machine and to higher acquisition of property and equipment.

Adjusted free cash flow[(1)]

Adjusted free cash flow generated in Q2 2022 amounted to $15.4 million compared to $22.9 million for Q2 2021. Adjusted free cash flow generated in cumulative Fiscal 2022 amounted to $30.4 million compared to $40.9 million for cumulative Fiscal 2021. Both decreases were related to lower operating results and to higher capital expenditures.

Note:

(1) Refer to “Supplemental information on Non-IFRS measures” on page 2 and 6.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The following table shows the main variances that have occurred in the consolidated financial position of the Corporation for the six-month period ending September 30, 2021:

Sept. 30, March 31,
(in thousands of Canadian dollars) 2021 2021 Variance Significant contributions
Trade and other receivables 64,583 61,114 3,469 Timing ofpayments by clients
Additions through business
Intangible assets 49,809 41,884 7,925 acquisition of Calm Radio, partially
offset by amortization of intangible
assets
Goodwill 337,948 337,897 51 AcquisitionofCalm Radio
Accounts payables and accrued
liabilities
55,277 53,146 2,131 Timing of payments to suppliers
Payment of performance share
units, decrease in the fair value of
contingent consideration and
repayment of contingent
Other liabilities 55,992 60,027 (4,035) consideration for the acquisition of
Marketing Sensorial México,
partially offset by a contingent
consideration on business
acquisitionofCalm Radio
Creditfacilities 313,172 303,704 9,468 Referto the graphon next page
Subordinated debt 31,791 31,741 50 Amortization of deferred financing
fees

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Capital Resources

Our principal sources of liquidity are our net cash provided by operating activities and borrowings available under our revolving facility. Our principal uses of cash are to repay our debt, finance our acquisitions and capital expenditures, pay dividends, repurchase shares and provide for working capital. We expect that cash generated from operations and borrowings available under our current credit facilities will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs in the foreseeable future.

The credit facilities consist of a $325.0 million revolving credit facility and a $67.5 million term loan, both maturing in October 2023. On May 28, 2021, the Corporation fully repaid, on maturity, its $20.0 million term loan.

The Corporation is required to make consecutive quarterly capital repayments of 2.50% of the initial drawdown of the $67.5 million term loan. The remaining capital balance will be payable on maturity date, on October 25, 2023.

The credit facilities bear interest at either (a) the bank’s prime rate plus an applicable margin based on a financial covenant or (b) the banker’s acceptance rate plus an applicable margin based on a financial covenant. In addition, the Corporation incurs standby fees, varying between 0.40% and 0.63% based on a financial covenant.

As of September 30, 2021, the Corporation had cash and cash equivalents of $8.5 million, a subordinated debt of $31.8 million and credit facilities of $313.2 million, of which approximately $78.2 million was available.

The following table summarizes the impact on the Net debt that occurred in the six-month period ended September 30, 2021, including related ratios:

Movement in Net debt[(1)(2)]

$326.4
$5.9
$7.1
$8.1
$10.7
$(21.7)
$336.5
As at March 31,
2021
Business
acquisitions
outlays, balance
payable and
contingent
consideration
payments
Interests
payment
Share
repurchases
Dividend
payment
Remaining net
change of
revolving facility
and cash
As at
September 30,
2021

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)
September 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
LTM Adjusted EBITDA(2)
107,373
114,268
Synergies and Adjusted EBITDA(2) for the months prior to the business
acquisitions and to investments in associates which are not already reflected
in the results
1,428
190
COVID-19 mandated store closures required anticipated rollouts and
deployments to be deferred
2,492
1,825
Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA(2)
111,293
116,283
Net debt to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA(2)
3.02
2.81

Notes:

(1) In millions of Canadian dollars.

(2) Refer to “Supplemental information on Non-IFRS measures” on page 2 and 6.

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SOCAN and Re:Sound legal proceedings

In May 2017, the Corporation, together with its Canadian Broadcast Distribution Undertaking customers (together, the “Objectors”), presented an affirmative case before the Copyright Board of Canada to seek a reduction in the prescribed rates and terms for the Pay Audio Services Tariff for the 2007-2016 period. SOCAN and Re:Sound (together, the “Collectives”) opposed that case, but in the opinion of the Objectors failed to offer compelling alternatives other than a request to maintain the status quo.

As of December 2020, the Objectors and SOCAN entered into a binding MOU that will result in a partial refund to the Objectors of past royalties paid and a meaningfully reduced tariff burden for the present and future. On May 28, 2021, the Copyright Board of Canada released a final decision relating to the Pay Audio Services Tariff. The decision and certified tariff were in line with the Objectors expectations.

Contractual Obligations

The Corporation is committed under the terms of contractual obligations with various expiration dates, primarily the rental of office space, financial obligations under its credit agreement, broadcast licence and commitments for copyright royalties. There have been no material changes to these obligations since March 31, 2021.

Transactions Between Related Parties

The key management personnel of the Corporation are the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and certain other key employees of the Corporation. There have been no material changes to the nature or importance of the transactions between related parties since March 31, 2021.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Corporation therefore has no off-balance sheet arrangements, except for the operating leases with terms of twelve months or less, leases of low-value assets or leases that are not in scope of IFRS 16, that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on its consolidated financial position, financial performance, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Disclosure of Outstanding Share Data

Issued and outstanding shares and outstanding stock options consisted of:

November 5,2021 September 30,2021
Issued and outstanding shares:
Subordinate voting shares 52,260,617 52,765,422
Subordinate voting shares held in trust through employee share
purchase plan (26,354) (25,889)
Variable subordinate voting shares 384,685 373,780
Multiple votingshares 17,941,498 17,941,498
70,560,446 71,054,811
Outstanding stock options:
Stock options 3,471,085 3,471,085

The Corporation has a stock option plan to attract and retain employees, directors, officers and consultants. The plan provides for the granting of options to purchase subordinate voting shares. Under this plan, 10% of all multiple voting shares, subordinate voting shares and variable subordinate voting shares issued and outstanding on a non-diluted basis is reserved for issuance. During the first six months of Fiscal 2022, 60,000 options were exercised and 367,831 options were granted to eligible employees, subject to service vesting periods of 4 years.

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Financial Risk Factors

The Corporation is exposed to a variety of financial risks: credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (including currency risk and interest risk). The interim consolidated financial statements and management discussion and analysis do not include all financial risk management information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements; they should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements as at March 31, 2021. The Corporation is not aware of any significant changes to the from those disclosed at that time.

Risk Factors

For a detailed description of risk factors associated with the Corporation, please refer to the “Risk Factors” section of the Corporation’s Annual Information Form dated June 2, 2021. The Corporation is not aware of any significant changes to the Corporation’s risk factors from those disclosed at that time.

Future Accounting Changes

For information on future accounting changes, please refer to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Internal control over financial reporting ("ICFR") is a process designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and of the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS. The President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), together with Management, are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate disclosure controls and procedures ("DC&P") and ICFR, as defined in National Instrument 52-109. The Corporation’s internal control framework is based on the criteria published in the updated version released in May 2013 of the report Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“2013 COSO Framework”).

The Corporation’s management, under the supervision of the CEO and CFO, designed ICFR to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS and based on 2013 COSO Framework. The DC&P have been designed to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to the Corporation is made known to the CEO and CFO by others, and that information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by the Corporation under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation.

During the second quarter ended September 30, 2021, there have been no changes in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s ICFR.

Management’s assessment of and conclusion on the design and the effectiveness of the Corporation’s ICFR as at August 3, 2021, did not include the controls or procedures of the operations of Calm Radio. The Corporation has accordingly availed itself of provision 3.3(1)(b) of Regulation 52-109 which permits exclusion of these acquisitions in the design and operating effectiveness assessment of its ICFR for a maximum period of 365 days from the date of acquisition.

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Subsequent Events

Dividend

On November 9, 2021, the Corporation declared a dividend of $0.075 per subordinate voting share, variable subordinate voting share and multiple voting share. The dividend will be payable on or around December 15, 2021, to shareholders on record as of November 30, 2021.

Subordinated debt

On October 26, 2021, the Corporation made voluntary capital repayments under its prepayment option of $6.4 million. The remaining capital balance of $25.6 million will be payable on maturity date.

Credit Facilities

On October 15, 2021, the Corporation successfully completed the increase and extension of its existing credit facilities, providing additional liquidity for operations and M&A activities. The $442.5 million credit facilities consist of a $375.0 million revolving credit facility and a $67.5 million term loan, both maturing in October 2026. The renewed terms include incremental commitments up to $100.0 million upon request, subject to predetermined conditions. The pre-existing sub debt of $32.0 million maturing in October 2023 combined with the credit facilities described above accounts for total flexibility of up to $574.5 million.

Additional Information

Additional information about the Corporation is available on our website at www.stingray.com and on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars,
except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)
Note
3 months
6 months
September 30,
September 30,
September 30,
September 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Revenues
5
Operating expenses
Depreciation, amortization and write-off
Net finance expense (income)
6
Change in fair value of investments
14
Acquisition, legal, restructuring and other
expenses (income)
7
$ 71,429
$ 64,294
$ 136,237
$ 116,587
47,338
34,669
90,245
62,963
8,671
9,577
18,118
19,100
(364)
2,774
4,889
7,375
(13)
461
(13)
1,353
848
271
2,016
(126)
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
14,949
16,542
20,982
25,922
2,874
4,654
4,707
7,013
Net income $ 12,075
$ 11,888
$ 16,275
$ 18,909
Net income per share — Basic and Diluted $ 0.17
$ 0.16
$ 0.23
$ 0.26
Weighted average number of shares — Basic
Weighted average number of shares — Diluted
71,381,098
73,593,039
71,597,266
73,584,077
71,978,422
73,773,113
72,169,212
73,791,135
Comprehensive income
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Items that may be reclassified to profit and loss
Exchange differences on translation of foreign
operations
$ 12,075
$ 11,888
$ 16,275
$ 18,909
2,094
(72)
1,231
(780)
Total other comprehensive gain (loss) 2,094
(72)
1,231
(780)
Total comprehensive income $ 14,169
$ 11,816
$ 17,506
$ 18,129

Net income is entirely attributable to Shareholders.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
Note
September 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$ Trade and other receivables
Income taxes receivable
Inventories
Other current assets
8,475
$ 9,040
64,583
61,114
3,761
3,801
5,348
3,215
14,154
13,439
Non-current assets
Property and equipment
8
Right-of-use assets on leases
8
Intangible assets, excluding broadcast licences
8
Broadcast licences
8
Goodwill
8
Investments
Other non-current assets
Deferred tax assets
96,321
90,609
40,588
42,228
25,782
28,184
49,809
41,884
272,988
272,988
337,948
337,897
6,075
3,046
1,271
1,335
3,907
4,666
Total assets
$
834,689
$ 822,837
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Credit facilities
9
$ Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Dividend payable
Deferred revenues
Current portion of lease liabilities
10
Current portion of other liabilities
11
Income taxes payable
7,500
$ 27,462
55,277
53,146

5,409
6,043
4,970
3,810
4,479
17,446
15,812
12,624
9,211
Non-current liabilities
Credit facilities
9
Subordinated debt
Deferred revenues
Lease liabilities
10
Other liabilities
11
Deferred tax liabilities
102,700
120,489
305,672
276,242
31,791
31,741
1,128

24,069
25,733
38,546
44,215
51,427
49,725
Total liabilities
Shareholders’ equity
Share capital
12
Contributed surplus
Deficit
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
555,333
548,145
307,856
313,951
5,589
5,180
(31,053)
(40,172)
(3,036)
(4,267)
Total equity
Subsequent events(note 15)
279,356
274,692
Total liabilities and equity
$
834,689
$ 822,837

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

Approved by the Board of Directors,

(Signed) Eric Boyko, Director

(Signed) Pascal Tremblay, Director

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

Six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars,
except number of share capital)
(Unaudited)
Share Capital
Accumulated other
comprehensive income
(loss)
Number
Amount
Contributed
surplus
Deficit
Cumulative
Translation
Account
Defined
BenefitPlans
Total
shareholders’
equity
Balance at March 31, 2020
Issuance of shares upon
exercise of options
Dividends
Repurchase and cancellation
of shares
Share-based compensation
Employee share purchase
plan
Net income
Other comprehensive loss
73,549,454
$ 322,366
$ 4,620
$ (56,407)
$ 3,891
$ (574)
$ 273,896
14,035
55
(23)



32



(11,036)


(11,036)

(20,000)
(114)

3


(111)


325



325
(26,293)
(152)
154



2



18,909


18,909




(780)

(780)
Balance at
September 30, 2020
73,517,196
$ 322,155
$ 5,076
$ (48,531)
$ 3,111
$ (574)
$ 281,237
Balance at March 31, 2021
72,111,588
$ 313,951
$ 5,180
$ (40,172)
$ (3,775)
$ (492)
$ 274,692
Issuance of shares upon
exercise of options
(note 12)
60,000
321
(43)



278
Dividends



(5,316)


(5,316)
Repurchase and cancellation
of shares (note 12)
(1,098,000)
(6,241)

(1,840)


(8,081)
Share-based compensation


277



277
Employee share purchase
plan (note 12)
(18,777)
(175)
175




Net income



16,275


16,275
Other comprehensive income




1,231

1,231
Balance at
September 30, 2021
71,054,811
$ 307,856
$ 5,589
$ (31,053)
$ (2,544)
$ (492)
$ 279,356

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
Note
3months
6months
September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
Operating activities:
Net income
$ 12,075
$ 11,888
$ 16,275
$ 18,909
Adjustments for:
Depreciation, amortization and write-off
8,671
9,577
18,118
19,100
Share-based compensation, PSU and DSU
expenses
1,496
1,531
3,750
3,013
Interest expense and standby fees
6
3,236
3,868
6,698
7,507
Mark-to-market gains on derivative financial
instruments
6
(1,517)
(1,566)
(999)
(303)
Change in fair value of investments
(13)
461
(13)
1,353
Share of results of joint venture
7
(15)
65
(25)
Equity loss on associates
30

30

Change in fair value of contingent
consideration
6
(4,147)
1,098
(3,561)
582
Depreciation, amortization and accretion of
other liabilities
6
115
816
625
1,609
Interest expense on lease liabilities
6,10
412
403
829
792
Income tax expense
2,874
4,654
4,707
7,013
Income taxes paid
(479)
(779)
(622)
(1,033)
22,760
31,936
45,902
58,517
Net changein non-cashoperatingitems
13
(2,323)
(6,530)
(9,128)
4,882
20,437
25,406
36,774
63,399
Financing activities:
Increase (decrease) of credit facilities
7,113
(4,493)
8,870
(25,408)
Payment of dividends
(5,348)
(5,518)
(10,725)
(11,036)
Share repurchases
12
(3,396)
(111)
(8,081)
(111)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options


278
32
Shares purchased under the employee share
purchase plan
(102)
(71)
(175)
(152)
Interest paid
(3,234)
(2,912)
(7,125)
(6,599)
Repayment of lease liabilities
(1,526)
(1,443)
(2,611)
(2,657)
Repayment ofother liabilities
(4,412)
(3,253)
(5,873)
(3,469)
(10,905)
(17,801)
(25,442)
(49,400)
Investing activities:
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired


314

Acquisition of investments
(250)

(560)

Acquisition of an investment in associates
(2,508)

(2,508)

Acquisition of property and equipment
(2,360)
(1,209)
(4,437)
(1,912)
Acquisition of intangible assets other than
internally developed intangible assets
(305)
(212)
(503)
(470)
Addition to internally developed intangible
assets
(2,050)
(1,671)
(4,203)
(3,223)
(7,473)
(3,092)
(11,897)
(5,605)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
2,059
4,513
(565)
8,394
Cashand cashequivalents, beginning ofperiod
6,416
6,393
9,040
2,512
Cash and cash equivalents,end ofperiod
$ 8,475
$ 10,906
$ 8,475
$ 10,906

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated) (Unaudited)

1. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION

Stingray Group Inc. (the “Corporation”) is incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act. The Corporation is domiciled in Canada and its registered office is located at 730 Wellington, Montréal, Québec, H3C 1T4. The Corporation is a provider of multi-platform music services. It broadcasts high quality music and video content on a number of platforms including radio stations, premium television channels, digital TV, satellite TV, IPTV, the Internet, mobile devices and game consoles. A portion of the Corporation’s revenue is derived from the sale of advertising airtime, which is subject to the seasonal fluctuations of the Canadian radio industry. Accordingly, the first and third quarter results tend to be the strongest and the second and fourth quarter results tend to be the weakest in a fiscal year. However, for Fiscal, 2021, Radio revenues did not follow historical patterns due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic.

These interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Stingray Music USA Inc., 2144286 Ontario Inc., 4445694 Canada Inc., Pay Audio Services Limited Partnership, Music Choice Europe Limited, Stingray Digital International Ltd., Stingray Europe B.V., Transmedia Communications SA, SBA Music PTY Ltd., Stingray Music, S.A. de C.V., DJ Matic NV, Stingray Radio Inc. and Calm Radio Corp. and all these entities’ wholly owned subsidiaries.

The auditors of the Corporation have not performed a review of the interim financial report for the three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021.

2. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES AND HIGHLIGHTS

The interim consolidated financial position and performance of the Corporation was particularly affected by the following events and transactions during the three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021:

  • On September 21, 2021, the Corporation announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange had approved its normal course issuer bid, authorizing the Corporation to repurchase up to an aggregate 3,222,901 subordinate voting shares and variable subordinate voting shares (collectively, “Subordinate Shares”), representing approximately 10% of the public float of Subordinate Shares as at September 13, 2021. Refer to note 12 for more information.

  • On August 11, 2021, the Corporation announced that it has acquired a minority interest of 20% in The Singing Machine Company Inc., for a cash consideration of US$2,000 ($2,508).

  • On June 30, 2021, the Corporation signed an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Calm Radio Corp. (“Calm Radio”), a provider of online music focused on the wellness and relaxation markets, for total consideration of $8,171. It resulted in the recognition of goodwill (note 8), intangible assets (note 8) and contingent consideration (note 11).

  • On May 28, 2021, the Corporation fully repaid, on maturity, its $20,000 term loan.

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated) (Unaudited)

3. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS

FISCAL 2022

Calm Radio Corp.

On June 30, 2021, the Corporation purchased all of the outstanding shares of Calm Radio, an online music streaming service focused on the wellness and relaxation markets, for total consideration of $8,171. As a result of the acquisition, goodwill of $39 was recognized related to the operating synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the acquired business into the Corporation’s existing business. The goodwill will not be deductible for tax purposes.

The fair value of acquired trade receivables was $149, which represented the gross contractual amount. The contingent consideration arrangement requires the Corporation to pay, in cash, to the former owners, an amount not exceeding $8,000 over the next three years ending in August 2024, based on recurring monthly revenues targets. The fair value of the contingent consideration was determined using an income approach based on the estimated amount and timing of projected cash flows.

The results of the business acquisition of Calm Radio for the period ended September 30, 2021 are included in results since the date of the acquisition. Revenues recorded from the acquisition date to September 30, 2021 were $901 and net income was $41. Had the acquisition occurred at the beginning of the fiscal year, revenues related to this acquired business would have been approximately $1,836 and net income would have been $92.

Preliminary
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 314
Trade and other receivables 149
Other current assets 104
Property and equipment 83
Intangible assets 12,728
Goodwill 39
Deferred taxassets 142
13,559
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 208
Deferred revenues 1,872
Deferred tax liabilities 3,308
5,388
Net assets acquired at fair value $ 8,171
Consideration given:
Balance payable on business acquisition $ 4,000
Contingent consideration 3,912
Working capital payable 259
$ 8,171

As of the reporting date, the Corporation has not completed the purchase price allocation over the identifiable net assets and goodwill as information to confirm the fair value of certain assets and liabilities remains to be obtained.

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated) (Unaudited)

FISCAL 2021

Marketing Sensorial México

On May 6, 2020, the Corporation purchased all of the assets of Marketing Sensorial México (“MSM”) for total consideration of MXN 127,759 ($7,433). MSM is a Mexican leader in point-of-sale marketing solutions. As a result of the acquisition, goodwill of $2,947 was recognized related to the operating synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the acquired business into the Corporation’s existing business. The intangible assets and goodwill will be deductible for tax purposes.

The Corporation finalized the assessment of the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed related to this acquisition and no adjustment to the preliminary assessment have been recorded in the consolidated statements of financial position.

Final
Assets acquired:
Property and equipment $ 1,765
Intangible assets 2,721
Goodwill 2,947
Net assets acquired at fair value $ 7,433
Consideration given:
Balance payable on business acquisition $ 5,236
Contingent consideration 2,197
$ 7,433

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated) (Unaudited)

4. SEGMENT INFORMATION

OPERATING SEGMENTS

The Corporation’s operating segments are aggregated in two segments: Broadcasting and commercial music and Radio . The operating segments reflect how the Corporation manages its operations, resources and assets and how it measures its performance. Both operating segments’ financial results are reviewed by the Chief operating decision maker (“CDOM”) to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and asses its performance based on adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (thereafter “Adjusted EBITDA”), and for which distinct financial information is available. Adjusted EBITDA excludes from income before income taxes the following expenses: share-based compensation, performance and deferred share unit expense, depreciation, amortization and write-off, net finance expense (income), change in fair value of investments and acquisition, legal, restructuring and other expenses (income). There are no inter-segment revenues for the periods.

The Broadcasting and commercial music segment specializes in the broadcast of music and videos on multiple platforms and digital signage experiences and generates revenues from subscriptions or contracts.

The Radio segment operates several radio stations across Canada and generates revenues from advertising.

Corporate and eliminations is a non-operating segment comprising corporate and administrative functions that provide support and governance to the Corporation’s operating business units.

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated) (Unaudited)

The following tables present financial information by segment for the three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

Broadcasting and
commercial music
Radio
Corporate and
eliminations
Consolidated
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
Three-month periods
Revenues
Operating expenses
(excluding Share-based
compensation and PSU
and DSU expenses)
$ 39,118 $ 39,169 $ 32,311 $ 25,125 $ — $ —$
71,429 $ 64,294
24,585
20,273
19,778
12,005
1,479
860
45,842
33,138
Adjusted EBITDA
Share-based compensation
PSU and DSU expenses
Depreciation, amortization
and write-off
Net finance expense
(income)
Change in fair value of
investments
Acquisition, legal,
restructuring and other
expenses (income)
$ 14,533 $ 18,896 $ 12,533 $ 13,120
(1,479)
(860)
25,587
31,156
196
219
196
219
1,300
1,312
1,300
1,312
8,671
9,577
8,671
9,577
(364)
2,774
(364)
2,774
(13)
461
(13)
461
$ 848 $ 271
848
271

Income before income
taxes
Income taxes
14,949
16,542
2,874
**4,654 **
Net income $
12,075$ 11,888
Broadcasting and
commercial music
Radio
Corporate and
eliminations
Consolidated
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
Six-month periods
Revenues
Operating expenses
(excluding Share-based
compensation and PSU
and DSU expenses)
$ 74,696 $ 75,116 $ 61,541 $ 41,471 $ — $ —$ 136,237 $ 116,587
45,501
35,853
38,183
22,590
2,811
1,507
86,495
59,950
Adjusted EBITDA
Share-based compensation
PSU and DSU expenses
Depreciation, amortization
and write-off
Net finance expense
(income)
Change in fair value of
investments
Acquisition, legal,
restructuring and other
expenses (income)
$ 29,195 $ 39,263 $ 23,358 $ 18,881
(2,811)
(1,507)
49,742
56,637
360
385
360
385
3,390
2,628
3,390
2,628
18,118
19,100
18,118
19,100
4,889
7,375
4,889
7,375
(13)
1,353
(13)
1,353
$ 2,016 $ (126)
2,016
(126)
Income before income
taxes
Income taxes
20,982
25,922
4,707
7,013
Net income $
16,275$ 18,909

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated) (Unaudited)

In Fiscal 2021, the Corporation applied and qualified for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”), a Canadian federal government program created in response to the negative economic impact of the COVID 19 pandemic and designed to provide financial assistance to businesses who experienced a certain level of decrease in revenues to help them retain their employees. The Corporation recognized, as a reduction of operating expenses, the subsidies claimed under the CEWS and other programs.

The Corporation also received tax credits related to its research and development and multimedia activities and was recorded as a reduction of operating expenses.

3months
6months
September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
CEWS
Research and development and multimedia
tax credits
$ 1,163
$ 8,112
$ 4,039
$ 18,009
723
611
1,271
892
$ 1,886
$ 8,723
$ 5,310
$ 18,901
Broadcasting and
commercial music
Radio
Corporate and
eliminations(1)
Consolidated
September
30,2021
March 31,
2021
September
30,2021
March 31,
2021
September
30,2021
March 31,
2021
September
30,2021
March 31,
2021
Total assets
$ 227,215 $ 217,256
Total liabilities
$ 88,614 $ 85,194
$ 607,474 $ 605,581 $ — $ —$
834,689 $ 822,837
$ 117,540 $ 116,727 $ 349,179 $ 346,224$
555,333 $ 548,145

(1) Total liabilities include operating liabilities, the Credit facilities and the Subordinated debt

Broadcasting and Broadcasting and
commercial music Radio Consolidated
Three-month periods Q2 2022 Q2 2021 Q2 2022 Q2 2021 Q2 2022 Q2 2021
Acquisition of property
and equipment $ 1,100 $ 1,030 $ 1,241 $ 252 $ 2,341 $ 1,282
Addition to
right-of-use assets on
leases $ 477 $ $ 226 $ 1,393 $ 703 $ 1,393
Acquisition of intangible
assets $ 2,251 $ 2,258 $ — $ $ 2,251 $ 2,258
Acquisition of broadcast
licences $ $ $ — $ 78 $ $ 78

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated) unless otherwise stated) unless otherwise stated)
(Unaudited)
Broadcasting and
commercial music Radio Consolidated
Six-month periods Q2 2022 Q2 2021 Q2 2022 Q2 2021 Q2 2022 Q2 2021
Acquisition of property
and equipment $ 2,437 $ 4,112 $ 1,575 $ 397 $ 4,012 $ 4,509
Addition to
right-of-use assets on
leases $ 526 $ 394 $ 354 $ 1,405 $ 880 $ 1,799
Acquisition of intangible
assets $ 17,577 $ 6,690 $ — $ $ 17,577 $ 6,690
Acquisition of broadcast
licences $ $ $ — $ 78 $ $ 78
Goodwill recorded on
business acquisitions $ 39 $ 2,947 $ — $ $ 39 $ 2,947

Acquisition of property and equipment, intangible assets, broadcast licences and goodwill, includes those acquired through business acquisitions, whether they were paid or not, and none are related to the Corporate segment.

Approximately 80% of the Corporation’s non-current assets are located in Canada.

5. REVENUES

DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUES

The following table presents the Corporation’s revenues disaggregated by reportable segment, primary geographical market and product.

Reportable segments(3)
Three-month periods Q2 2022
Q2 2021
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
Broadcasting and
commercial music
Radio
Total revenues
$ 14,389
$ 14,585
$ 32,311
$ 25,125
$
46,700
$
39,710
11,485
10,091


11,485
10,091
13,244
14,493


13,244
14,493
Geography
Canada
United States
Other countries
39,118
39,169
32,311
25,125
71,429
64,294
Products
Subscriptions(1)
Equipment and labor(2)
Advertising(2)
33,385
33,921


33,385
33,921
3,727
4,107


3,727
4,107
2,006
1,141
32,311
25,125
34,317
26,266
$ 39,118
$ 39,169
$ 32,311
$ 25,125
$
71,429
$
64,294

(1) Generally recognized over time

(2) Generally recognized at a point in time

(3) No revenues are generated from the Corporate Segment

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Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated) (Unaudited)

Reportable segments(3)
Six-month periods Q2 2022
Q2 2021
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
Broadcasting and
commercial music
Radio
Total revenues
$ 26,535
$ 26,296
$ 61,541
$ 41,471
$
88,076
$
67,767
21,763
20,393


21,763
20,393
26,398
28,427


26,398
28,427
Geography
Canada
United States
Other countries
74,696
75,116
61,541
41,471
136,237
116,587
Products
Subscriptions(1)
Equipment and labor(2)
Advertising(2)
64,990
66,814


64,990
66,814
5,896
6,336


5,896
6,336
3,810
1,966
61,541
41,471
65,351
43,437
$ 74,696
$ 75,116
$ 61,541
$ 41,471
$ 136,237
$ 116,587

(1) Generally recognized over time

(2) Generally recognized at a point in time

(3) No revenues are generated from the Corporate Segment

6. NET FINANCE EXPENSE (INCOME)

NET FINANCE EXPENSE(INCOME)
3months
6months
September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
Interest expense and standby fees
Mark-to-market gains on derivative financial
instruments
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
Depreciation, amortization and accretion of other
liabilities
Interest expense on lease liabilities (note 10)
Foreign exchange loss(gain)
$ 3,236 $ 3,868
$ 6,698
$ 7,507
(1,517)
(1,566)
(999)
(303)
(4,147)
1,098
(3,561)
582
115
816
625
1,609
412
403
829
792
1,537
(1,845)
1,297
(2,812)
$ (364) $ 2,774
$ 4,889
$ 7,375

7. ACQUISITION, LEGAL, RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME)

3months
6months
September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
Acquisition
Legal
Restructuringand other
$ 199 $ 248
$ 213
$ 530
85
244
1,076
(536)
564
(221)
727
(120)
$ 848 $ 271
$ 2,016
$ (126)

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)

(Unaudited)

8. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, RIGHT-OF-USE-ASSETS ON LEASES, INTANGIBLE ASSETS, BROADCAST LICENCES AND GOODWILL

Property Right-of-use Right-of-use
and assets on Intangible Broadcast
equipment leases assets licences Goodwill
Year ended March 31, 2021
Net book amount as at March 31, 2020 $ 45,732 $
29,460 $

54,490 $
272,910 $ 337,824
Additions 6,493 4,697 8,933 78
Additions through business acquisition 1,765 2,721 2,947
Disposals and write-off (1,058) (372) (2,457)
Depreciation of property and equipment (10,907)
Depreciation of right-of-use assets on leases (5,614)
Amortization of intangible assets (21,379)
Foreignexchange differences 203 13 (424) (2,874)
Net book amount as at March 31, 2021 $ 42,228 $ 28,184$ 41,884$ 272,988$ 337,897
Six-month period ended
September 30, 2021
Net book amount as at March 31, 2021 $ 42,228 $
28,184 $

41,884 $
272,988 $ 337,897
Additions 3,929 880 4,849
Additions through business acquisition 83 12,728 39
Disposals and write-off (346) (682)
Depreciation of property and equipment (4,624)
Depreciation of right-of-use assets on leases (2,594)
Amortization of intangible assets (10,554)
Foreignexchange differences (682) (6) 902 12
Net book amount as at September 30, 2021 $ 40,588 $
25,782 $

49,809 $
272,988 $ 337,948

9. CREDIT FACILITIES

The total credit facilities consist of a $325,000 revolving credit facility and a remaining $67,500 term loan, both maturing in October 2023. On May 28, 2021, the Corporation fully repaid, on maturity, its $20,000 term loan. The credit facilities were amended after September 30, 2021 to increase the authorized amount of the revolving credit facility to $375,000 (note 15).

The credit facilities bear interest at either (a) the bank’s prime rate plus an applicable margin based on a financial covenant or (b) the banker’s acceptance rate plus an applicable margin based on a financial covenant. In addition, the Corporation incurs standby fees, varying between 0.40% and 0.63% based on a financial covenant.

The table below is a summary of the Credit facilities:

September 30, 2021 Total available Drawn Letterofcredit Letterofcredit Net available
Committed credit facilities
Revolving facility $ 325,000 $ 246,054 $ 750 $ 78,196
Term facility 67,500 67,500
Total committed credit facilities $ 392,500 $ 313,554 $ 750 $ 78,196
Less: unamortized deferred financing fees (382)
Balance, end of period 313,172
Current portion $ 7,500
Non-currentportion $ 305,672

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated) (In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2021 Totalavailable Drawn Letterofcredit Net available
Committed credit facilities
Revolving facility $ 325,000 $ 213,434 $ 750 $
110,816
Term facilities 91,250 91,250
Total committed credit facilities $ 416,250 $ 304,684 $ 750 $ 110,816
Less:unamortized deferredfinancingfees (980)
Balance, end of period 303,704
Current portion $ 27,462
Non-currentportion $ 276,242
As at September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, letters of credit amounting to $750 reduced the availability on the revolvin
facility.
The Corporation is required to make consecutive quarterly capital repayments of 2.50% of the initial drawdown amount
the term facility. The remaining capital balance will be payable on maturity date, on October 25, 2023.
Capital repayments of
the term facility
2022 $
7,500
2023 60,000
$ 67,500

As at September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, letters of credit amounting to $750 reduced the availability on the revolving facility.

The Corporation is required to make consecutive quarterly capital repayments of 2.50% of the initial drawdown amount of the term facility. The remaining capital balance will be payable on maturity date, on October 25, 2023.

10. LEASE LIABILITIES

The following table presents a summary of the activity related to the lease liabilities of the Corporation for the three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021:

3months
6months
September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
Lease liabilities, beginning of period
Additions
Payment of lease liabilities, including related
interest
Reassessment of the lease term
Interest expense on lease liabilities (note 7)
Foreignexchange differences
$
28,993
$
29,820
$
30,212
$
30,853
703
1,393
880
1,799
(1,938)
(1,846)
(3,440)
(3,449)
(294)
(8)
(594)
(256)
412
403
829
792
3
22
(8)
45
Lease liabilities, end of period $
27,879 $
29,784
$
27,879
$
29,784
Lease liabilities included in the Consolidated
statements of financial position
Current portion
Non-current portion
September 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
$ 3,810
$ 4,479
$ 24,069
$ 25,733
$
27,879
$
30,212

The following table presents the maturity analysis of contractual undiscounted cashflows related to the lease liabilities of the Corporation as of September 30, 2021:

he Corporation as of September 30, 2021:
Less than one year $ 6,142
One to five years 17,161
More than five years 16,268
Total undiscounted lease liabilities as at September 30, 2021 $ 39,571

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated) (Unaudited)

11. OTHER LIABILITIES

OTHER LIABILITIES
September 30, March 31,
Note 2021 2021
CRTC tangible benefits $ 27,562 $ 27,970
Contingent consideration 13,346 14,456
Balance payable on business acquisitions 25 100
Accrued pension benefit liability 5,813 6,112
Derivative financial instruments 14 4,371 5,370
Performance share unit payable 3,364 4,478
Other 1,511 1,541
55,992 60,027
Current portion (17,446) (15,812)
$ 38,546 $ 44,215

12. SHARE CAPITAL

Authorized:

Unlimited number of subordinate voting shares, participating, without par value

Unlimited number of variable subordinate voting shares, participating, without par value

Unlimited number of multiple voting shares (10 votes per share), participating, without par value

Unlimited number of special shares, participating, without par value

Unlimited number of preferred shares issuable in one or more series, non-participating, without par value

Issued and outstanding:

The movements in share capital were as follows:

Number of Carrying
shares amount
Year ended March 31, 2021
Subordinate voting shares and variable subordinate voting shares
As at March 31, 2020 55,607,956 $ 304,140
Exercise of stock options 80,732 269
Repurchased and cancelled (1,530,180) (8,700)
Purchased andheldintrust throughemployee share purchase plan 11,582 16
As at March 31, 2021 54,170,090 $ 295,725
Multiple voting shares
As atMarch31,2020 and2021 17,941,498 18,226
72,111,588 $ 313,951

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated)
(Unaudited)
Six-month period ended September 30, 2021
Subordinate voting shares and variable subordinate voting shares
As at March 31, 2021 54,170,090 $ 295,725
Exercise of stock options 60,000 321
Repurchased through share repurchase program and cancelled (1,098,000) (6,241)
Purchased andheldintrust throughemployee share purchase plan (18,777) (175)
As at September 30, 2021 53,113,313 $ 289,630
Multiple voting shares
As atMarch31,2021and September30,2021 17,941,498 18,226
71,054,811 $ 307,856

Transactions for the six-month period ended September 30, 2021

During the period, 60,000 stock options were exercised and consequently, the Corporation issued 60,000 subordinate voting shares. The proceeds amounted to $278. An amount of $43 of contributed surplus related to those stock options was transferred to the subordinate voting shares’ account balance.

On August 3, 2021, the Corporation declared a dividend of $0.075 per subordinate voting share, variable subordinate voting share and multiple voting share. The dividend of $5,348 was paid on September 15, 2021.

On March 24, 2021, the Corporation declared a dividend of $0.075 per subordinate voting share, variable subordinate voting share, multiple voting share and subscription receipts. A dividend payable of $5,409 was accrued in the consolidated statement of financial position as at March 31, 2021. The dividend paid on June 15, 2021 was $5,377, which resulted in an adjustment of $32 in the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021.

Share repurchase program

On September 21, 2021, the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") approved the implementation of a share repurchase program, which took effect on September 27, 2021. This program allows the Corporation to repurchase up to an aggregate 3,222,901 subordinate voting shares and variable subordinate voting shares (collectively, the "Subordinate Shares"), representing approximately 10% of the Subordinate Shares issued and outstanding as at September 13, 2021. In accordance with TSX requirements, the Corporation is entitled to purchase, on any trading day, up to a total of 12,130 Subordinate Shares, representing 25% of the net average daily trading volume of the Subordinate Shares. When making such repurchases, the number of Subordinate Shares in circulation is reduced and the proportionate interest of all remaining shareholders in the Corporation's share capital is increased on a pro rata basis. All shares repurchased under the share repurchase program will be cancelled upon repurchase. The share repurchase period will end no later than September 26, 2022.

The following table summarizes the Corporation's share repurchase activities during the three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021:

eriods ended September 30, 2021:
3months 6months
Subordinate voting shares repurchased for
cancellation_(unit)_ 450,000 1,098,500
Average price per share $ 7.4649 $ 7.3598
Total repurchase cost $ 3,396 $ 8,081
Repurchase resulting in a reduction of:
Share capital $ 2,586 $ 6,241
Deficit(1) $ 810 $ 1,840

(1) The excess of net repurchase price over the average book value of the Subordinate voting shares.

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated) (Unaudited)

13. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

3months
6months
September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Other current assets
Other non-current assets
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Deferred revenues
Income taxes payable
Other liabilities
$ (2,421)
$ 378
$ (3,044)
$ 9,087
(2,135)
497
(2,092)
(302)
1,927
(484)
(523)
1,134
7
59
21
141
482
(4,416)
(1,073)
(2,173)
(11)
76
379
190
(885)
(2,224)
(1,305)
(2,006)
713
(416)
(1,491)
(1,189)
$ (2,323)
$ (6,530)
$ (9,128)
$ 4,882

The following table summarizes the Corporation's additions not affecting cash and cash equivalents for the three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

3months
6months
September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
Additions to property and equipment
Additions to intangible assets, excluding
broadcast licences and intangible assets
acquired through business acquisitions
$ (19)
$ 73
$ (425)
$ 2,597
(104)
375
143
276
$ (123)
$ 448
$ (282)
$ 2,873

14. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FINANCIAL RISK FACTORS

The Corporation is exposed to a variety of financial risks: credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (including currency risk and interest risk). The interim consolidated financial statements do not include all financial risk management information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements; they should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements as at March 31, 2021. The Corporation is not aware of any significant changes to the Corporation’s risk factors from those disclosed at that time.

FAIR VALUES

The Corporation has determined that the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and current portion of other liabilities excluding the contingent consideration is a reasonable approximation of their fair value due to the short-term maturity of those instruments. As such, information on their fair values is not presented below. The fair value of the credit facilities approximates its carrying value as it bears interest at prime or banker’s acceptance rates plus a credit spread, which approximate current rates that could be obtained for debts with similar terms and credit risk. The fair value of derivative financial instruments is determined using an evaluation of the estimated market value, adjusted for the credit quality of the counterparty. The carrying amount of CRTC tangible benefits and balance payable on business acquisitions is a reasonable approximation of their fair value as they are discounted using the effective interest rate, which approximate current rates that could be obtained with similar terms and credit risk.

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated) (Unaudited)

The carrying and fair value of financial assets and liabilities, including their level in the fair value hierarchy, consist of the following:

As at September 30, 2021 Carrying value Carrying value Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets measured at amortized cost
Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,475
Trade and other receivables 61,164
Financial assets measured at fair value
Investments $ 1,473 $ 1,473 $ $ $ 1,473
Financial liabilities measured at
amortized cost
Credit facilities $ 313,172
Subordinated debt 31,791
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 52,444
CRTC tangible benefits 27,562
Accrued pension benefit liability 5,813
Performance share unit payable 3,364
Balance payable on business acquisitions 25
Financial liabilities measured at fair value
Contingent consideration $ 13,346 $ 13,346 $ $ $ 13,346
Derivative financial instruments 4,371 4,371 4,371
As at March 31, 2021 Carrying value Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets measured at amortized cost
Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,040
Trade and other receivables 57,891
Financial assets measured at fair value
Investments $ 900 $ 900 $ $ $ 900
Financial liabilities measured at
amortized cost
Credit facilities $ 303,704
Subordinated debt 31,741
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 49,398
CRTC tangible benefits 27,970
Accrued pension benefit liability 6,112
Performance share unit payable 4,478
Balance payable on business acquisitions 100
Financial liabilities measured at fair value
Contingent consideration $ 14,456 $ 14,456 $ $ $ 14,456
Derivative financial instruments 5,370 5,370 5,370

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated) (Unaudited)

Fair value measurement (Level 3):

Contingent
Investments consideration
Six-month period ended September 30, 2020
Opening amount as at March 31, 2020 $ 23,548 $ 17,831
Additions through business acquisition 2,197
Change in fair value (1,353) 582
Settlements (3,300)
Balance at September 30, 2020 $ 22,195 $ 17,310
Three-month period ended September 30, 2021
Opening amount as at March 31, 2021 $ 900 $ 14,456
Additions 560
Additions through business acquisition (note 2) 3,912
Change in fair value 13 (3,561)
Settlements (1,461)
Balance at September 30, 2021 $ 1,473 $ 13,346

There were no changes in the valuation techniques for the contingent consideration, investments and investments in associates during the six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

INVESTMENTS

The Corporation has equity instruments in private entities that were estimated using a market comparison technique. The valuation model is based on market multiples derived from quoted price of companies comparable to the investments and the expected EBITDA on the investments.

All equity instruments in private entities are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit and loss.

The table below is a summary of the investments:

The table below is a summary of the investments:
September 30, March 31,
2021 2021
Spotlight Media Ltd. $ 255 $
Space Factory Media Inc. 318
Nextologies 900 900
$ 1,473 $ 900

AppDirect

During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Corporation disposed of its investment in AppDirect. The fair value of the investment as at September 30, 2020 was $21,295.

For the three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2020, the fair value was measured by using the equity price from the latest external significant equity financing transaction, minus a liquidity discount of 15%. The liquidity discount was used to reflect the marketability of the asset. In measuring fair value, management used the best information available in the circumstances and also an approach that it believes market participants would use. There was no change in the fair value of this instrument during this three-month period as there were no external equity financing transactions or no other indicators of significant changes that could affect the fair value of the investment.

The equity instrument in a private entity was classified as a financial asset at fair value through profit and loss.

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated) (Unaudited)

CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION

The contingent consideration related to business combinations is payable based on the achievement of targets for growth in revenues for a period from the date of the acquisition and upon renewal of client contracts. The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration is determined using unobservable (Level 3) inputs. These inputs include (i) the estimated amount and timing of projected cash flows; and (ii) the risk-adjusted discount rate used to present value the cash flows, which is based on the risk associated with the revenue targets being met. The contingent consideration is classified as a financial liability and is included in other liabilities (Note 11). The change in fair value is recognized in net finance expense (income) (Note 6).

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Corporation use derivative financial instruments to manage its interest rate risk on its Credit facilities. These include interest rate swaps and swaptions.

The table below summarize the interest rate contracts effective as at September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021:

Mark-to-market Mark-to-market Mark-to-market
Fixed interest liabilities as at liabilities as at
rate (when Initial nominal September 30, March 31,
Maturity Currency applicable) value 2021 2021
Swaps
October 25, 2024 CAD 0.81% $ 50,000 $ 726 $
945
October 25, 2024 CAD 1.33% 50,000 113 403
October 25, 2021 CAD 2.19% 50,000 63 494
October 25,2024 CAD 2.29% 50,000 1,254 1,938
200,000 2,156 3,780
Swaptions
October 25, 2024 CAD 100,000 921 642
October 25,2024 CAD 100,000 1,294 948
$ 200,000 $ 2,215 $ 1,590
$ 400,000 $ 4,371 $
5,370

15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Dividend

On November 9, 2021, the Corporation declared a dividend of $0.075 per subordinate voting share, variable subordinate voting share and multiple voting share. The dividend will be payable on or around December 15, 2021 to shareholders on record as of November 30, 2021.

Subordinated debt

On October 26, 2021, the Corporation made a voluntary capital repayment under its prepayment option of $6,400. The remaining capital balance of $25,600 will be payable on maturity date.

Credit facilities

On October 15, 2021, the Corporation amended its existing $392,500 credit facilities by increasing the authorized amount up to $442,500 and extending the maturity to October 15, 2026. The credit facilities consist of a revolving credit facility for an authorized amount up to $375,000 and a non-revolving term facility of $67,500.

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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated) (Unaudited)

16. BASIS OF PREPARATION

a) Statement of compliance:

These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) on a basis consistent with those accounting policies followed by the Corporation in the most recent audited consolidated annual financial statements. These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a form in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”. Accordingly, certain information, in particular the accompanying notes, normally included in the consolidated annual financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS, has been omitted or condensed. Income taxes in the interim periods are accrued using the tax rate that would be applicable to expected total annual profit or loss. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated annual financial statements and the note thereto for the year ended March 31, 2021.

The interim consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on November 9, 2021.

b) Use of estimates and judgements:

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

In preparing these interim consolidated financial statements, the significant judgments made by management in applying the Corporation’s accounting policies and the key sources of information were the same as the ones applied to the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2021.

c) Functional and presentation currency:

These interim consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Corporation’s functional currency. All financial information presented in Canadian dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand.

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