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Earnings

illumin Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Nov 07, 2025 · 07:45 ILLM · 1.12 ILLUMIN HOLDINGS INC. J
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Executive Summary

  • illumin reported Q3 2025 revenue of C$38.2 M, a modest 5% YoY increase driven by a 103% surge in Exchange service revenue.
  • Adjusted EBITDA fell to C$0.2 M from C$1.9 M a year earlier and the company posted a net loss of C$2.1 M, reflecting lower gross margins, higher depreciation/amortisation and severance costs.
  • The firm appointed Brian Garrigan as Chief Revenue Officer and highlighted strategic focus on scaling Exchange and Self‑service offerings, including an upcoming generative AI‑powered Self‑service edition.

Key Details

  • Revenue: C$38.2 M (up 5% YoY).
  • Exchange Service Revenue: C$20.5 M (up 103% YoY).
  • Self‑Service Revenue: C$8.3 M (stable vs. C$8.4 M YoY); excluding one paused client, up 15% Q/Q and 34% Y/Y.
  • Managed Service Revenue: C$9.4 M (down due to market uncertainty).
  • Gross Margin: 38% (down from 47% YoY) because of a higher mix of lower‑margin services.
  • Net Revenue / Gross Profit: C$14.4 M vs. C$17.2 M prior year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA: C$0.2 M vs. C$1.9 M prior year.
  • Net Loss: C$2.1 M (vs. C$1.1 M loss in Q3 2024).
  • Key Cost Drivers: Higher depreciation & amortisation, severance expenses from cost‑containment initiatives, and a foreign exchange gain offsetting some losses.
  • Share Repurchase Activity (NCIB): 432,490 shares repurchased in the quarter at an average price of C$1.57/share; total consideration C$0.7 M.
  • New CRO Appointment: Brian Garrigan hired in September 2025 to lead revenue growth across strategic partners and value‑added services.
  • Operational Highlights: 23 net new Self‑service clients added; continued focus on AI‑driven platform enhancements and incremental measurement capabilities.
  • Cash Position: End‑quarter cash & equivalents C$43.2 M (down from C$55.9 M).

Notable Quotes

“Our third quarter results demonstrate that our strategic pivot towards an integrated outcomes‑based platform … is meeting growing industry demand.” – Simon Cairns, CEO

“While changes in product mix affected our gross margin… cost reduction initiatives are helping us streamline operations and improve profitability as we move into 2026.” – Elliot Muchnik, CFO

Read the original news release →

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