Exela Technologies, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results; Revenue of $410.4 million an increase of 17.3% over Q2 2017 on a pro forma basis; Net Loss of $25.2 million; EBITDA of $51.3 million, an increase of 23.8% over Q2 2017 on a pro forma basis; ...
Second Quarter 2018 Highlights:
- Revenue of
$410.4 million , representing 17.3% growth over Q2 2017 on a pro forma basis - Net loss of
$25.2 million , a year-over-year improvement from a pro forma net loss of$27.9 million - EBITDA of
$51.3 million , representing 23.8% growth over Q2 2017 on a pro forma basis - Adjusted EBITDA of
$70.1 million , representing 9.0% growth over Q2 2017 on a pro forma basis - Achieved
$15.8 million of savings during the second quarter of 2018 and reiterates total anticipated savings of$40 million to $45 million during 2018 - Operating income of
$11.9 million , representing 19.3% growth over Q2 2017 on a pro forma basis - Previously announced share buyback program remains in effect and total shares of common stock purchased to-date totaled 1,043,497
- Reaffirms 2018 and long-term guidance
“I am pleased to report second quarter revenue grew 17.3% and EBITDA grew 23.8% on a pro forma basis. We saw growth across customers and geographies, and increasing demand for our services. With approximately 200 customers generating annual revenue over
Financial information contained in this press release, unless otherwise stated, is presented pro forma for the business combination of
Second Quarter Ended
(Note: all Q2 2017 numbers, unless otherwise stated, are presented on a pro forma basis.)
- Revenue: Revenue of
$410.4 million , an increase of 17.3% from$350.0 million in the second quarter of 2017, and an increase of 4.4% from$393.2 million in the first quarter of 2018. Please refer to the pro forma revenue reconciliation contained in this press release for the second quarter of 2017. Information and Transaction Processing Solutions (“ITPS”) revenue was$330.1 million , an increase of 22.1% year-over-year, driven primarily by increased volumes and expansion of services within new and existing customers. The acquisition ofAsterion International inApril 2018 added 7.7% of the growth in ITPS revenue. Healthcare Solutions (“HS”) revenue declined 3.0% to$56.3 million due to lower volumes received from a single customer due to that customer’s loss of a contract; expect to see year-over-year revenue growth within Healthcare Solutions. Legal and Loss Prevention Services (“LLPS”) revenue was$23.9 million , an increase of 10.9%. Results in LLPS are event driven and in-line with expectations. The sale of a small non-core subsidiary during the quarter reduced LLPS growth by 2.5%.
- An increase from 6 to 8 customers generating over
$25 million in annual revenue.
- Broad revenue base with top 150 customers comprising 66% of revenue.
- Added 8 contracts generating over
$1 million Annual Contract Value (“ACV”).
- Net Loss: Net Loss for the second quarter of 2018 totaled
$25.2 million , an improvement of$2.7 million when compared to a pro forma net loss of$27.9 million in the second quarter of 2017. The improvement in second quarter 2018 net loss was driven by$6.2 million higher operating income along with higher sundry and other income and lower interest expense offset by higher income tax expense of$3.5 million .
- AdjustedEBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA was
$70.1 million , an increase of 9.0% when compared to pro forma Adjusted EBITDA of$64.3 million in the second quarter of 2017. The increase in second quarter 2018 Adjusted EBITDA was primarily driven by revenue growth and the impact of the Company’s cost savings initiatives, partially offset by investments in the Company’s revenue growth initiatives, and higher public company costs.
- Adjusted EBITDA Margin: Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.1%, representing a decline of 130 basis points when compared to an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.4% in the second quarter of 2017. The decline in Adjusted EBITDA margin was primarily driven by investments in the Company’s revenue growth initiatives, and higher public company costs, offset by revenue growth and the impact of the Company’s cost savings initiatives.
- Capital Expenditures: Capital Expenditures were 1.9% of Q2 2018 revenue compared to 3.5% in Q2 2017.
- Common Stock: As of
June 30, 2018 , total shares outstanding were 158,151,562 which includes 5,586,344 shares for outstanding preferred shares on an as converted basis.
- Share buyback: During Q2 2018, the Company purchased 768,693 number of shares. The cumulative shares repurchased under the Company’s share buyback program totaled 1,043,497 in the aggregate since the inception of the program.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
- At
June 30, 2018 , Exela’s total liquidity was$139.7 million , measured as$60.3 (1) million of cash excluding restricted cash, and an undrawn revolving credit facility of$100 million with$20.6 million reserved for letters of credit. Total net debt was$1.343 billion .
(1) – Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents total of
Reaffirms 2018 and long-term guidance
2018 guidance
- Revenue range
$1.55 billion to $1.58 billion , year-over-year growth of 6.5% to 8.5% on a pro forma basis. - Adjusted EBITDA range
$295 million to $310 million , year-over-year growth of 20% to 26% on a pro forma basis. - Further Adjusted EBITDA in the range of
$330 million to $355 million . - Guidance includes delivering
$40 million to $45 million in savings during 2018 with remainder to be achieved beyond 2018.
Long-term guidance
- Revenue growth in the range of 3% to 4%
- Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance in the range of 22% to 23%
- Free Cash Flow Margin of 19% to 20%
Guidance is based on constant-currency.
Note on Outlook: The company has not forecasted net income/(loss) on a forward-looking basis due to the high variability and difficulty in predicting certain items that affect GAAP net income/(loss). Adjusted EBITDA should not be used to predict net income/(loss) as the difference between the two measures is variable.
Further Adjusted EBITDA gives effect to historical acquisitions and other cost saving initiatives as if they had been included in the financial information from the beginning of each period presented.
Free Cash Flow Margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA, less capex (assumed at 3% of revenue), divided by revenue.
The above guidance is based on second quarter 2018 results.
Please refer to attached schedules for reconciliations. Numbers may not total due to rounding.
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
as of
(in thousands of
June 30, | December 31, | ||||
2018 | 2017 | ||||
(Unaudited) | |||||
Assets | |||||
Current assets | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 55,783 | $ | 39,000 | |
Restricted cash | 31,088 | 42,489 | |||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,488 and $3,725, respectively | 26,2260 | 229,704 | |||
Inventories, net | 15,088 | 11,922 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 24,108 | 24,596 | |||
Total current assets | 388,326 | 347,711 | |||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 135,585 | 132,908 | |||
Goodwill | 748,708 | 747,325 | |||
Intangible assets, net | 419,725 | 464,984 | |||
Deferred income tax assets | 15,280 | 9,019 | |||
Other noncurrent assets | 21,276 | 12,891 | |||
Total assets | $ | 1,728,901 | $ | 1,714,838 | |
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit | |||||
Liabilities | |||||
Current liabilities | |||||
Accounts payable | $ | 86,304 | $ | 81,263 | |
Related party payables | 11,987 | 14,445 | |||
Income tax payable | 5,385 | 3,612 | |||
Accrued liabilities | 40,737 | 49,383 | |||
Accrued compensation and benefits | 50,905 | 46,925 | |||
Accrued interest | 48,885 | 55,102 | |||
Customer deposits | 36,997 | 31,656 | |||
Deferred revenue | 20,654 | 12,709 | |||
Obligation for claim payment | 94,233 | 42,489 | |||
Current portion of capital lease obligations | 16,568 | 15,611 | |||
Current portion of long-term debt | 16,299 | 20,565 | |||
Total current liabilities | 428,954 | 373,760 | |||
Long-term debt, net of current maturities | 1,281,697 | 1,276,094 | |||
Capital lease obligations, net of current maturities | 25,193 | 25,958 | |||
Pension liability | 30,471 | 25,496 | |||
Deferred income tax liabilities | 5,016 | 5,362 | |||
Long-term income tax liability | 3,470 | 3,470 | |||
Other long-term liabilities | 16,208 | 14,704 | |||
Total liabilities | $ | 1,791,009 | $ | 1,724,844 | |
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9) | |||||
Stockholders' deficit | |||||
Common stock, par value of $0.0001 per share; 1,600,000,000 shares authorized; 152,565,218 shares issued and 151,747,225 outstanding at June 30, 2018 and 150,578,451 shares issued and 150,529,151 outstanding at December 31, 2017 |
$ | 15 | $ | 15 | |
Preferred stock, par value of $0.0001 per share; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 4,569,233 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2018 and 6,194,233 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017 |
1 | 1 | |||
Additional paid in capital | 482,018 | 482,018 | |||
Less:common stock held in treasury, at cost; 817,993 shares at June 30, 2018 and 49,300 shares at December 31, 2017 |
(3,728) | (249) | |||
Equity based compensation | 36,980 | 34,085 | |||
Accumulated deficit | (565,222) | (514,628) | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss: | |||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (1,341) | (194) | |||
Unrealized pension actuarial losses, net of tax | (10,831) | (11,054) | |||
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss | (12,172) | (11,248) | |||
Total stockholders' deficit | (62,108) | (10,006) | |||
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ | 1,728,901 | $ | 1,714,838 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months ended
(in thousands of
Three Months ended June 30, | Six Months ended June 30, | |||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||
Revenue | $ | 410,382 | $ | 209,382 | $ | 803,549 | $ | 427,642 | ||||
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 313,954 | 140,418 | 607,746 | 284,126 | ||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 46,723 | 34,998 | 92,318 | 70,578 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 36,368 | 21,406 | 74,386 | 42,727 | ||||||||
Related party expense | 1,402 | 2,456 | 2,508 | 4,841 | ||||||||
Operating income | 11,935 | 10,104 | 26,591 | 25,370 | ||||||||
Other expense (income), net: | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 38,527 | 27,869 | 76,544 | 54,088 | ||||||||
Sundry expense (income), net | (2,325) | (327) | (2,389) | 2,397 | ||||||||
Other income, net | (704) | - | (4,032) | - | ||||||||
Net loss before income taxes | (23,563) | (17,438) | (43,532) | (31,115) | ||||||||
Income tax expense | (1,619) | (2,074) | (5,644) | (4,078) | ||||||||
Net loss | (25,182) | (19,512) | (49,176) | (35,193) | ||||||||
Cumulative dividends for Series A Preferred Stock | (914) | - | (1,828) | - | ||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (26,096) | $ | (19,512) | $ | (51,004) | $ | (35,193) | ||||
Net loss per share - basic and diluted | (0.17) | (0.28) | (0.34) | (0.50) |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the Six Months ended
(in thousands of
Six Months ended June 30, | ||||||
2018 | 2017 | |||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||
Net loss | $ | (49,176) | $ | (35,193) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 74,386 | 42,727 | ||||
Debt discount and debt issuance cost amortization | 5,272 | 7,027 | ||||
Provision for doubtful accounts | 1,857 | 192 | ||||
Deferred income tax benefit | 705 | 617 | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 2,895 | 2,217 | ||||
Foreign currency remeasurement | (1,156) | 972 | ||||
Loss on sale of assets | 1,340 | 26 | ||||
Fair value adjustment for interest rate swap | (4,675) | - | ||||
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect from acquisitions | ||||||
Accounts receivable | (19,813) | (49) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (1,603) | (1,794) | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 40,677 | 24,543 | ||||
Related party payables | (2,458) | (8,025) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 48,251 | 33,260 | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (10,244) | (3,409) | ||||
Additions to internally developed software | (2,115) | (4,731) | ||||
Costs to obtain and fulfill a contract | (3,695) | (6,038) | ||||
Cash paid in acquisition net of cash - Asterion | (4,145) | - | ||||
Proceeds on sale of assets | (1,014) | 4,392 | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (19,185) | (9,786) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||
Change in bank overdraft | - | (210) | ||||
Common share repurchases | (3,479) | |||||
Proceeds from financing obligations | 2,152 | 3,008 | ||||
Contribution from shareholders | - | 20,546 | ||||
Cash paid for equity issue costs | (7,500) | - | ||||
Borrowings from revolver and swing-line loan | 30,000 | 72,600 | ||||
Repayments from revolver and swing line loan | (30,000) | (72,500) | ||||
Principal payments on long-term obligations | (14,447) | (28,153) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (23,274) | (4,709) | ||||
Effect of exchange rates on cash | (410) | 240 | ||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 5,382 | 19,005 | ||||
Cash, restricted cash, and cash equivalents | ||||||
Beginning of period | 81,489 | 34,253 | ||||
End of period | $ | 86,871 | $ | 53,258 | ||
Supplemental cash flow data: | ||||||
Income tax payments, net of refunds received | $ | 3,864 | $ | 2,032 | ||
Interest paid | 76,353 | 32,566 | ||||
Noncash investing and financing activities: | ||||||
Assets acquired through capital lease arrangements | 7,787 | 187 | ||||
Leasehold improvements funded by lessor | 1,540 | - | ||||
Accrued capital expenditures | 1,144 | 1,026 |
Schedule 1: Pro Forma Second Quarter 2017 vs. Second Quarter 2018 Financial Performance
($ in millions) | Q2 2018 | Pro forma Q2 2017 |
% Change | |||
Revenue | ||||||
Information and Transaction Processing Solutions | $330.1 | $270.3 | 22.1% | |||
Healthcare Solutions | 56.3 | 58.1 | -3.0% | |||
Legal and Loss Prevention Services | 23.9 | 21.6 | 10.9% | |||
Total Revenue | 410.4 | 350.0 | 17.3% | |||
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 314.0 | 257.0 | 22.1 | |||
Selling, general and administrative expenses (Including related party) | 48.1 | 51.8 | -7.1 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 36.4 | 31.1 | 16.8 | |||
Operating income (loss) | 11.9 | 10.0 | ||||
Interest expense, net | 38.5 | 40.0 | ||||
Sundry expense (income) & Other income, net | (3.0) | (0.3) | ||||
Net loss before income taxes | (23.6) | (29.7) | ||||
Income tax expense / (benefit) | 1.6 | (1.9) | ||||
Net loss | (25.2) | (27.9) | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 36.4 | 31.1 | ||||
Interest expense, net | 38.5 | 40.0 | ||||
Income tax expense / (benefit) | 1.6 | (1.9) | ||||
EBITDA | 51.3 | 41.5 | ||||
Transaction related costs | 0.8 | 7.3 | ||||
Optimization and restructuring expenses | 13.0 | 10.2 | ||||
Non-cash charges / (gains) | 4.9 | 5.4 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $70.1 | $64.3 | 9.0% | |||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 17.1% | 18.4% |
Exela Technologies
Schedule 2: Pro Forma YTD 2017 vs. YTD 2018 Financial Performance
($ in millions) | YTD 2018 | Pro forma YTD 2017 |
% Change | |||
Revenue | ||||||
Information and Transaction Processing Solutions | $642.1 | $549.7 | 16.8% | |||
Healthcare Solutions | 114.9 | 117.1 | -1.9% | |||
Legal and Loss Prevention Services | 46.5 | 45.0 | 3.5% | |||
Total Revenue | 803.5 | 711.8 | 12.9% | |||
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 607.7 | 518.9 | 17.1% | |||
Selling, general and administrative expenses (Including related party) | 94.8 | 106.1 | 10.6% | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 74.4 | 62.2 | 19.7% | |||
Operating income (loss) | 26.6 | 24.7 | ||||
Interest expense, net | 76.5 | 78.4 | ||||
Sundry expense (income) & Other income, net | (6.4) | 2.4 | ||||
Net loss before income taxes | (43.5) | (56.1) | ||||
Income tax expense / (benefit) | 5.6 | (2.9) | ||||
Net loss | (49.2) | (53.2) | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 74.4 | 62.2 | ||||
Interest expense, net | 76.5 | 78.4 | ||||
Income tax expense / (benefit) | 5.6 | (2.9) | ||||
EBITDA | 107.4 | 84.4 | ||||
Transaction related costs | 1.9 | 17.3 | ||||
Optimization and restructuring expenses | 27.5 | 16.0 | ||||
Non-cash charges / (gains) | 2.9 | 9.3 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $139.7 | $127.0 | 10% | |||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 17.4% | 17.8% |
Exela Technologies
Schedule 3: Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation – Pro Forma Second Quarter 2017
($ in millions) | Q2 2017(1) | |||||
As Reported | Novitex | Pro Forma | ||||
Net loss | ($19.5) | ($8.4) | ($27.9) | |||
Taxes | 2.1 | (3.9) | (1.9) | |||
Interest expense | 27.9 | 12.2 | 40.0 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 21.4 | 9.7 | 31.1 | |||
EBITDA | $31.8 | $9.6 | $41.5 | |||
Optimization and restructuring expenses | 7.5 | 2.7 | 10.2 | |||
Transaction related costs | 4.2 | 3.1 | 7.3 | |||
Non-cash charges | 2.0 | - | 2.0 | |||
New contract setup | - | 0.9 | 0.9 | |||
Oversight and management Fees | 2.1 | 0.4 | 2.5 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | $47.6 | $16.7 | $64.3 | |||
(1) Net loss for the period is presented on the basis of the previous debt structure of the respective standalone companies that became Exela as a result of the Business Combination. As of July 12th, 2017 those debt structures were replaced with new debt consisting of $350 million Term Loan and $1.0 Billion Senior Secured Notes. |
Schedule 4: Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation – First Quarter 2018 vs. Second Quarter 2018
As Reported | ||||
($ in millions) | Q2 2018 | Q1 2018 | ||
Net loss | ($25.2) | ($24.0) | ||
Taxes | 1.6 | 4.0 | ||
Interest expense | 38.5 | 38.0 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 36.4 | 38.0 | ||
EBITDA | $51.3 | $56.1 | ||
Optimization and restructuring expenses | 13.0 | 14.5 | ||
Transaction related costs | 0.8 | 1.1 | ||
Non-cash charges | 5.6 | 1.3 | ||
(Gain) / loss on derivative instruments | (0.7) | (3.3) | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | $70.1 | $69.6 |
Schedule 5: SG&A (
As Reported | Q2 2017 | |||||||||
($ in millions) | Q2 2018 |
Q1 2018 |
Pro Forma | As Reported | Novitex | |||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 46.7 | 45.6 | 49.4 | 35.0 | 14.4 | |||||
Related party expense | 1.4 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 0.0 | |||||
Total | $48.1 | $46.7 | $51.8 | $37.4 | $14.4 |
Exela Technologies
Schedule 6: Pro forma Revenue and Capital Expenditures Reconciliation TTM’18, FY2017 and FY2016
($ in millions) | ||||
As Reported(1) | Novitex | Pro Forma | ||
Revenue - FY 2018 TTM Q2 | $1,528.2 | $19.8 | $1,548.0 | |
Revenue - FY 2017 | $1,152.3 | $304.0 | $1,456.3 | |
Revenue - FY 2016 | $789.9 | $543.2 | $1,333.1 | |
Capital expenditures - FY 2017 | $33.3 | $9.1 | $42.4 | |
Capital expenditures - FY 2016 | $35.6 | $15.9 | $51.5 | |
(1) Financial results for FY 2016 do not include contribution for the first nine months from the acquisition of TransCentra which closed on September 25, 2016. |
Schedule 7: Q2 2017 Revenue and Expense Reconciliation
Q2 2017(1) | ||||||
($ in millions) | As Reported | Novitex | Pro Forma | |||
Revenue | $209.4 | $140.6 | $350.0 | |||
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 140.4 | 116.6 | 257.0 | |||
Selling, general and administrative expenses (Including related party) | 37.5 | 14.4 | 51.8 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 21.4 | 9.7 | 31.1 | |||
Operating income (loss) | 10.1 | (0.1) | 10.0 | |||
Interest expense, net | 27.9 | 12.2 | 40.0 | |||
Sundry expense (income) & other income, net | (0.3) | - | (.3) | |||
Net loss before income taxes | (17.4) | (12.3) | (29.7) | |||
Income tax (benefit) expense | 2.1 | (3.9) | (1.9) | |||
Net loss | ($19.5 | ($8.4) | ($27.9) | |||
(1) Net loss for the period is presented on the basis of the previous debt structure of the respective standalone companies that became Exela as a result of the Business Combination. As of July 12th, 2017 those debt structures were replaced with new debt consisting of $350 million Term Loan and $1.0 Billion Senior Secured Notes. |
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