The following are highlights of Genesis financial results for the third quarter of 2023:
2023 Highlights (Q3 2023 and YTD 2023)
- Progress on Business Plan: During 2023, Genesis has continued to execute its growth business plan. Genesis achieved some significant milestones in 2022, with the removal of Growth Management Overlays ("GMOs") and in 2023, with receiving final development approvals enabling Genesis to proceed with development of its Lewiston,
Logan Landing andHuxley communities in 2023. More growth is coming through expansion of its home building division. Genesis has contracted to purchase 554 lots through third party developers. In all, Genesis is now building homes in 9 communities in the CMA. $131.7 Million of Revenues in YTD 2023: Genesis generated revenue of$131.7 million in YTD 2023 up from$86.2 million achieved in YTD 2022. Q3 2023 revenues of$41.2 million were lower when compared to$43.6 million generated in Q3 2022.- Net Earnings in YTD 2023 were
$6.5 Million: Net earnings attributable to equity shareholders in YTD 2023 were$6.5 million ($0.11 net earnings per share - basic and diluted), compared to net earnings attributable to equity shareholders of$1.5 million ($0.03 earnings per share - basic and diluted) in YTD 2022. Net earnings attributable to equity shareholders in Q3 2023 were$2.2 million ($0.04 net earnings per share - basic and diluted), compared to net earnings attributable to equity shareholders of$1.9 million ($0.04 earnings per share - basic and diluted) in Q3 2022. - 210 Lots Sold: In YTD 2023, Genesis sold 210 residential lots (76 to third-party builders and 134 through its home building division, GBG), an increase of 62% from 130 lots in YTD 2022 (60 to third-party builders and 70 through GBG). In Q3 2023, Genesis sold 44 residential lots (1 to third-party builders and 43 through GBG), a decrease of 41% from 74 lots in Q3 2022 (54 to third-party builders and 20 through GBG).
- 200 Homes Sold: In YTD 2023, Genesis sold 200 homes, an increase of 79% from the 112 sold in YTD 2022. In Q3 2023, Genesis sold 71 homes, an increase of 58% from the 45 sold in Q3 2022.
- 278 New Home Orders in YTD 2023: New home orders for the nine months ended
September 30, 2023 were 278 units compared to 202 units for the same period in 2022. During Q3 2023, Genesis had 122 new home orders compared to 4 for Q3 2022. As ofSeptember 30, 2023 , Genesis had 283 outstanding new home orders, compared to 231 as atSeptember 30, 2022 . - Cash on Hand of
$35.0 Million: OnSeptember 30, 2023 , Genesis had$35.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and loan and credit facilities of$66.4 million which is 16% of the total book value of assets. - Dividend Declared: The Corporation declared an unconditional special cash dividend of
$0.085 per common share for a total of$4.8 million onNovember 8, 2023 , payable onDecember 8, 2023 to shareholders of record onNovember 21, 2023 . Pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada ) the dividend qualifies as an eligible dividend for Canadian federal income tax purposes. - Land Acquisitions: In Q3 2023, Genesis entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 460 acres of future residential development land in the southeast sector of the
City of Calgary for a total purchase price of$25.8 million .
Selected Financial Results and Operating Data:
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||
($000s, except for per share items or unless otherwise noted) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
Key Financial Data | ||||||
Total revenues | 41,173 | 43,610 | 131,710 | 86,200 | ||
Net earnings attributable to equity shareholders | 2,203 | 1,857 | 6,456 | 1,458 | ||
Net earnings per share - basic and diluted | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.11 | 0.03 | ||
Cash flows (used in) from operating activities | (9,922) | (2,737) | 5,702 | (42,070) | ||
Cash flows (used in) from operating activities per share - basic and diluted | (0.17) | (0.05) | 0.10 | (0.74) | ||
Key Operating Data | ||||||
Total residential lots sold (units) | 44 | 74 | 210 | 130 | ||
Residential lot revenues (1) | 5,838 | 12,170 | 31,188 | 22,624 | ||
Development land revenues | - | 7,453 | 4,242 | 9,653 | ||
Homes sold (units) | 71 | 45 | 200 | 112 | ||
Revenues (2) | 40,928 | 28,091 | 114,896 | 66,881 | ||
Outstanding new home orders at period end (units) | 283 | 231 |
(1) Includes residential lot sales to third parties, residential lot sales to GBG and other revenues |
(2) Includes other revenues and revenues of |
($000s, except for per share items or unless otherwise noted) | As at | As at | ||
Key Balance Sheet Data | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 34,961 | 36,598 | ||
Total assets | 407,304 | 364,140 | ||
Loan and credit facilities | 66,422 | 65,057 | ||
Shareholders' equity | 227,985 | 224,632 | ||
Loan and credit facilities to total assets | 16 % | 18 % |
Outlook
Supported by a solid financial position, a backlog of new-home orders, and the strength of
According to the Calgary Real Estate Board total residential home sales for the first 9 months of 2023 is 22,110 units with only 25,921 units forecast for all of 2023 in
Additional Information
The information contained in this press release should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and nine months ended
ADVISORIES
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Forward-looking statements are based on factors or assumptions made by us with respect to, among other things, opportunities that may or may not be pursued by us; changes in the real estate industry; fluctuations in the Canadian and
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the impact of contractual arrangements and incurred obligations on future operations and liquidity; local real estate conditions, including the development of properties in close proximity to Genesis' properties and the strength and growth of the
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