The following is a summary of the ECN Capital Corp. (ECNCF) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
ECN Capital released disappointing Q4 2023 financial results due to costs related to strategic partnerships and review.
The sale of Red Oak generated proceeds of $153 million, which reduced the senior credit facility.
The company saved $6 million through asset sales, downsizing, and cutting senior personnel.
Q4 total originations were $503 million, a drop from $571.5 million in Q4 2022.
The adjusted net loss applicable to common shareholders was $0.05 per share, and adjusted revenues were $40.2 million, down nearly 25% compared to Q4 2022.
The company projected a consolidated 2024 EPS within the range of $0.10 to $0.16 per share and aims to reduce debt to approximately $650 million by the end of Q1 2024.
Business Progress:
ECN has launched Champion Financing, a JV with Skyline Champion and noted positive initial results.
After strategic reviews, the company decided to invest in growth for both Source One and IFG and aims for a diverse funding strategy.
Positive trends were observed in Triad with higher margin core chattel up by 41% and loan decision times reduced by 50%.
The company plans to focus on recovery and growth for 2024 by reducing on-balance sheet finance assets, increasing liquidity, and potential acquisition or creation of a servicing business.
The company anticipates a return to normalized margins between 5.5% and 6.5% in 2024 with proper adjustments to its funding strategy.
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