The Real Brokerage Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Aug 07, 2024

The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) (“Real” or the "Company"), a technology platform reshaping real estate for agents, home buyers and sellers, announced today financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

“Real achieved outstanding results in the second quarter, surpassing our own expectations and achieving new highs in Revenue and Gross Profit," said Tamir Poleg, Real’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our performance underscores the resilience and attractiveness of our business model, combined with the efficiencies enabled by our differentiated technology platform.”

“We were thrilled to announce the launch of the Real Luxury division and the Real Partners program this quarter,” said Sharran Srivatsaa, President of Real. “These initiatives, along with our ProTeams and Private Label programs, were designed to attract even more agents to Real and to provide them with access to vetted vendors and partners, elevating the service we can offer our clients. As the industry prepares to implement practice changes, we are doubling down on training and equipping our agents with the tools and skills they need to thrive in any market condition.”

“We look forward to building on our strong first half results to deliver continued significant year over year growth and improved profitability in the balance of the year,” said Michelle Ressler, Real’s Chief Financial Officer. “We will continue making necessary investments in our people and platform to support our rapidly growing agent base, deliver an exceptional experience, and ensure Real’s long-term success.”

Q2 2024 Operational Highlights1

  • The total value of completed real estate transactions reached $12.6 billion in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of 80% from $7.0 billion in the second quarter of 2023.
  • The total number of transactions closed was 30,367 in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of 73% from 17,537 in the second quarter of 2023.
  • The total number of agents on the platform increased to 19,540 at the end of the second quarter of 2024, an increase of 70% from the second quarter of 2023. As of August 7, 2024, over 20,000 agents are now on the Real platform.

Q2 2024 Financial Highlights

  • Revenue rose to $340.8 million in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of 84% from $185.3 million in the second quarter of 2023.
  • Gross profit reached $31.9 million in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of 79% from $17.8 million in the second quarter of 2023.
  • Net loss attributable to owners of the Company was $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $4.1 million in the second quarter of 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA2 was $14.0 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2024 excludes $0.4 million of litigation expenses incurred during the quarter related to the settlement of antitrust litigation.
  • Operating expenses, which include General & Administrative, Marketing, and Research and Development expenses, increased to $32.5 million in the second quarter of 2024, a 51% increase from $21.5 million in the second quarter of 2023.
  • Revenue share expense, which is included in Marketing expenses, was $12.5 million in the second quarter of 2024, a 62% increase compared to $7.7 million in the second quarter of 2023.
  • Adjusted operating expenses, which reflect operating expenses less revenue share expense, stock-based compensation, depreciation, expenses related to the settlement of antitrust litigation, and other unique or non-cash expenses, were $14.7 million in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of 39% from $10.6 million in the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted operating expense per transaction was $485 in the second quarter of 2023, a decline of 20% from $606 in the second quarter of 2023.
  • Loss per share was $0.01 in the second quarter of 2024, compared to a loss per share of $0.02 in the second quarter of 2023.
  • The Company repurchased 2.7 million common shares for $10.6 million in the second quarter of 2024, pursuant to its normal course issuer bid.
  • As of June 30, 2024, Real had cash and cash equivalents of $33.6 million, consisting of $23.3 million of unrestricted cash and $10.3 million held in investments in financial assets.
  • Real continues to have no debt.

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1 All dollar references are in U.S. dollars.
2 There are references to "Adjusted EBITDA" and "Adjusted Operating Expense" in this press release, which are non-IFRS measures. See accompanying note under the heading "Non-IFRS Measures" for an explanation of the composition of these non-IFRS measures.

The Company will discuss the second quarter results on a conference call and live webcast today at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Conference Call Details:

Date:

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Time:

8:30 a.m. ET

Dial-in Number:

North American Toll Free: 888-506-0062

International: 973-528-0011

Access Code:

947955

Webcast:

https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2699/50818

Replay Information:

Replay Number:

North American Toll Free: 877-481-4010

International: 919-882-2331

Access Code:

50818

Replay Link:

https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2699/50818

Non-IFRS Measures

This news release includes references to "Adjusted EBITDA", and "Adjusted Operating Expense", which are non-International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) financial measures. Non-IFRS measures are not recognized measures under IFRS, do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS, and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.

Adjusted EBITDA is used as an alternative to net income by removing major non-cash items, such as depreciation, amortization, interest, stock-based compensation, current and deferred income tax expenses and other items management considers unique and/or non-operating in nature.

Adjusted Operating Expense is used as an alternative to operating expenses by removing major non-cash items such as stock-based compensation, depreciation, and other unique or non-cash expenses, while retaining ongoing fixed operating expenses and excluding variable cash expenses associated with revenue share.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Operating Expense have no direct comparable IFRS financial measures. The Company has used or included these non-IFRS measures solely to provide investors with added insight into Real’s financial performance. Readers are cautioned that such non-IFRS measures may not be appropriate for any other purpose. Non-IFRS measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. Our Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to the most comparable IFRS measure for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 and is presented in the table below labeled Reconciliation of Total Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Owners of the Company to Adjusted EBITDA. Our Adjusted Operating Expense reconciled to the most comparable IFRS measure is presented for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and on a quarterly basis for the prior two fiscal years in the table below labeled Reconciliation of Operating Expense to Adjusted Operating Expense.

THE REAL BROKERAGE, INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITIONS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)

As of

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents

$

23,316

$

14,707

Restricted cash

33,124

12,948

Funds held in escrow account

9,250

-

Investments in financial assets

10,276

14,222

Trade receivables

18,631

6,441

Other receivables

56

63

Prepaid expenses and deposits

1,541

2,132

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

96,194

50,513

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Intangible assets

2,996

3,442

Goodwill

8,993

8,993

Property and equipment

1,977

1,600

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

13,966

14,035

TOTAL ASSETS

110,160

64,548

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable

1,196

571

Accrued liabilities

33,629

13,374

Customer deposits

33,124

12,948

Other payables

11,028

302

Warrants outstanding

356

-

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

79,333

27,195

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Warrants outstanding

-

269

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

-

269

TOTAL LIABILITIES

79,333

27,464

EQUITY
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS
Share premium

79,075

62,567

Stock-based compensation reserves

57,020

52,937

Deficit

(95,517

)

(78,205

)

Other reserves

422

(167

)

Treasury stock, at cost

(10,435

)

(257

)

EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS

30,565

36,875

Non-controlling interests

262

209

TOTAL EQUITY

30,827

37,084

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$

110,160

$

64,548

THE REAL BROKERAGE, INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

Revenues

$

340,778

$

185,332

$

541,521

$

293,177

Commissions and other agent-related costs

308,910

167,573

488,894

264,610

Gross Profit

31,868

17,759

52,627

28,567

General & administrative expenses

14,015

9,654

26,151

18,292

Marketing expenses

15,889

10,266

28,518

17,950

Research and development expenses

2,608

1,579

5,070

3,103

Settlement of litigation

-

-

9,250

-

Operating Loss

(644

)

(3,740

)

(16,362

)

(10,778

)

Other income

57

40

230

68

Finance expenses, net

(523

)

(272

)

(1,075

)

(577

)

Net Loss

(1,110

)

(3,972

)

(17,207

)

(11,287

)

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

105

146

105

226

Net Loss Attributable to Owners of the Company

(1,215

)

(4,118

)

(17,312

)

(11,513

)

Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Cumulative (Gain)/Loss on Investments in Debt Instruments Classified as at FVTOCI Reclassified to Profit or Loss

51

42

94

135

Foreign currency translation adjustment

376

(85

)

495

62

Total Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Owners of the Company

(788

)

(4,161

)

(16,723

)

(11,316

)

Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to NCI

105

146

105

226

Total Comprehensive Loss

(683

)

(4,015

)

(16,618

)

(11,090

)

Loss per share
Basic and diluted loss per share

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.02

)

$

(0.09

)

$

(0.06

)

Weighted-average shares, basic and diluted

189,046

179,764

186,568

178,252

THE REAL BROKERAGE, INC.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Loss

$

(1,110

)

$

(3,972

)

$

(17,207

)

$

(11,287

)

Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization

340

284

666

553

Equity-settled share-based payments

13,536

6,075

22,380

11,836

Finance costs

271

116

671

299

Changes in operating asset and liabilities:
Funds held in restricted escrow account

(9,250

)

-

(9,250

)

-

Trade receivables

(9,096

)

(526

)

(12,190

)

(378

)

Other receivables

34

23

7

22

Prepaid expenses and deposits

(319

)

(306

)

591

(530

)

Accounts payable

103

776

625

672

Accrued liabilities

12,415

6,333

20,255

9,414

Customer deposits

8,684

14,144

20,176

22,099

Other payables

362

641

10,726

166

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

15,970

23,588

37,450

32,866

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property and equipment

(501

)

(110

)

(597

)

(250

)

Investment deposits in debt instruments held at FVTOCI

(1,542

)

(3,223

)

(1,713

)

(3,729

)

Investment withdrawals in debt instruments held at FVTOCI

5,730

845

5,752

845

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

3,687

(2,488

)

3,442

(3,134

)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of common shares for Restricted Share Unit (RSU) Plan

(10,603

)

(810

)

(15,226

)

(1,411

)

Shares withheld for taxes

(420

)

-

(741

)

-

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

3,010

146

3,623

212

Payment of lease liabilities

-

(16

)

-

(96

)

Cash disbursements for non-controlling interest

(14

)

-

(52

)

-

NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

(8,027

)

(680

)

(12,396

)

(1,295

)

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

11,630

20,420

28,496

28,437

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year

44,512

26,411

27,655

18,327

Fluctuations in foreign currency

298

(87

)

289

(19

)

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH BALANCE, ENDING BALANCE

$

56,440

$

46,745

$

56,440

$

46,745

THE REAL BROKERAGE, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

Total Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Owners of the Company

(788

)

(4,161

)

(16,723

)

(11,316

)

Add/(Deduct):
Finance Expenses, net

523

272

1,075

577

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

105

146

105

226

Cumulative (Gain)/Loss on Investments in Debt Instruments Classified as at FVTOCI Reclassified to Profit or Loss

(51

)

(42

)

(94

)

(135

)

Depreciation and Amortization

340

284

666

553

Stock-Based Compensation

13,536

6,075

22,380

11,836

Restructuring Expenses

-

44

-

85

Expenses Related to Anti-Trust Litigation Settlement

369

-

10,226

-

Adjusted EBITDA

$

14,034

$

2,618

$

17,637

$

1,826

THE REAL BROKERAGE, INC.
BREAKOUT OF REVENUE BY SEGMENT
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

Main revenue streams
Commissions

$

338,574

$

184,022

$

537,826

$

291,137

Title

1,255

948

2,050

1,546

Mortgage Income

949

362

1,645

494

Total Revenue

$

340,778

$

185,332

$

541,521

$

293,177

THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING EXPENSE TO ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSE BY QUARTER
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)

2022

2023

2024

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Operating Expense

10,129

13,496

12,886

15,184

17,846

21,499

22,742

26,796

36,477

32,512

Less: Revenue Share Expense

2,703

4,376

3,876

4,020

5,434

7,684

7,946

6,840

9,064

12,475

Revenue Share Expense (% of revenue)

4.4%

3.9%

3.5%

4.2%

5.0%

4.1%

3.7%

3.8%

4.5%

3.7%

Less:
Stock-Based Compensation - Employees

1,205

897

281

608

1,019

1,214

285

6,543

1,493

2,265

Stock-Based Compensation - Agents

582

547

1,776

2,614

1,541

1,640

2,769

1,830

2,137

2,335

Depreciation Expense

3

135

87

108

269

284

277

298

326

340

Restructuring Expense

-

-

62

160

41

44

80

58

-

Expenses Related to Anti-Trust Litigation Settlement

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

9,857

369

Subtotal

1,790

1,579

2,206

3,490

2,870

3,182

3,411

8,729

13,813

5,309

Adjusted Operating Expense1

5,636

7,541

6,804

7,674

9,542

10,633

11,385

11,226

13,600

14,728

Adjusted Operating Expense (% of revenue)

9.1%

6.7%

6.1%

8.0%

8.8%

5.7%

5.3%

6.2%

6.8%

4.3%

1Adjusted operating expense excludes revenue share, stock-based compensation, depreciation and other non-recurring or non-cash expenses.

THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS BY QUARTER
(Dollar amounts expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)

2022

2023

2024

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Transaction Data
Closed Transaction Sides

6,248

10,224

11,233

9,745

10,963

17,537

20,397

17,749

19,032

30,367

Total Value of Home Side Transactions ($, billions)

2.4

4.2

4.2

3.5

4.0

7.0

8.1

6.8

7.5

12.6

Median Home Sale Price ($, thousands)

$345

$375

$360

$348

$350

$369

$370

$355

$372

$384

Agent Metrics
Total Agents

4,500

5,600

6,700

8,200

10,000

11,500

12,175

13,650

16,680

19,540

Agent Churn Rate (%)

7.9

7.2

7.3

4.4

8.3

6.5

10.8

6.2

7.9

7.5

Revenue Churn Rate (%)

1.6

2.1

2.5

2.4

4.3

3.8

4.5

4.9

1.9

1.6

Headcount and Efficiency Metrics
Full-Time Employees

112

121

122

118

127

145

162

159

151

231

Full-Time Employees, Excluding One Real Title and One Real Mortgage

82

91

87

84

88

102

120

118

117

142

Headcount Efficiency Ratio1

1:55

1:62

1:77

1:98

1:114

1:113

1:101

1:116

1:143

1:138

Revenue Per Full Time Employee ($, thousands)2

$752

$1,235

$1,283

$1,144

$1,226

$1,817

$1,789

$1,537

$1,716

$2,400

Operating Expense Excluding Revenue Share ($, thousands)

$7,426

$9,120

$9,010

$11,164

$12,412

$13,815

$14,796

$19,956

$27,413

$20,037

Operating Expense Per Transaction Excluding Revenue Share ($)

$1,189

$892

$802

$1,146

$1,132

$788

$725

$1,124

$1,440

$660

Adjusted Operating Expense ($, thousands)3

$5,636

$7,541

$6,804

$7,674

$9,542

$10,633

$11,385

$11,226

$13,600

$14,728

Adjusted Operating Expense Per Transaction ($)

$902

$738

$606

$787

$870

$606

$558

$632

$715

$485

1Defined as the ratio of full-time brokerage employees (excluding One Real Title and One Real Mortgage employees) to the number of agents on our platform.

2Reflects total company revenue divided by full-time brokerage employees (excluding One Real Title and One Real Mortgage employees).

3Adjusted operating expense excludes revenue share, stock-based compensation, depreciation and other non-recurring or non-cash expenses.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “likely” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. These statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management as at the date hereof. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, without limiting the foregoing, information relating to Real’s expectation regarding increasing the number of agents, revenue growth and profitability and the business and strategic plans of Real.

Forward-looking information is based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to Real’s business objectives, expected growth, results of operations, performance, business projects and opportunities and financial results. Real considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, slowdowns in real estate markets, economic and industry downturns, Real’s ability to attract new agents and retain current agents and those risk factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form dated March 14, 2024, and “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s Quarterly Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the period ended June 30, 2024, copies of which are available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

These factors should be carefully considered and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, Real cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Real assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

About Real

Real (NASDAQ: REAX) is a real estate experience company working to make life’s most complex transaction simple. The fast-growing company combines essential real estate, mortgage and closing services with powerful technology to deliver a single seamless end-to-end consumer experience, guided by trusted agents. With a presence in all 50 states throughout the U.S. and Canada, Real supports over 20,000 agents who use its digital brokerage platform and tight-knit professional community to power their own forward-thinking businesses. Additional information can be found on its website at www.onereal.com.

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