Exela Technologies, Inc. Reports Preliminary Second Quarter 2023 Results
Preliminary Second Quarter Highlights
- Revenue of
$272.9 million , up 2.3% year-over-year (up 2.5% on a constant currency basis) - Net loss of
$30.9 million - Gross profit(1) of
$60.9 million , up 23.0% or$11.4 million year-over-year, with a corresponding margin of 22.3% and up 3.8% year-over-year and up 1.4% sequentially - Adjusted EBITDA of
$40.9 million , up 12.1% year-over-year, with a corresponding margin of 15.0% and up 17.8% sequentially $106.2 million in new TCV(2) wins and renewal of$32.8M TCV reflect strength of award-winning best-in-class solutions and services- Long-term Liability(3) reduced to
$792 million from$1.608 billion - Value enhancing initiatives include Completion of Debt Recapitalization and XBP Europe progress
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“Our improving metrics in the second quarter are a result of many factors but certain ones stand above all - focus on cost management, debt reduction and the value proposition of our services and solutions enhanced by evolving AI,” said Par Chadha, Executive Chairman of
Second Quarter Highlights
- Revenue: Revenue for Q2 2023 was
$272.9 million , up 2.3% compared to$266.8 million in Q2 2022.- Revenue for the Information and Transaction Processing Solutions segment was
$185.0 million , a decrease of 2.6% year-over-year, primarily due to lower volumes, customers rebalancing portfolios and attrition. - Healthcare Solutions revenue was
$63.6 million , an increase of 12.8% year-over-year, led by higher volumes from our new and existing customers. - Legal and
Loss Prevention Services revenue was$24.3 million , an increase of 19.5% year-over-year due to higher demand for services.
- Revenue for the Information and Transaction Processing Solutions segment was
Operating income/(loss): Operating income for Q2 2023 was
- Net Loss: Net loss for Q2 2023 was
$30.9 million , compared with a net loss of$79.2 million in Q2 2022.- EBITDA(4): EBITDA for Q2 2023 was
$31.6 million compared to a loss of$17.6 million in Q2 2022. EBITDA margin for Q2 2023 was 11.6% compared to (6.6)% in Q2 2022. - Adjusted EBITDA(5): Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2023 was
$40.9 million , an increase of 12.1% compared to$36.5 million in Q2 2022. Adjusted EBITDA margin for Q2 2023 was 15.0%, an increase of 130 basis points from 13.7% in Q2 2022.
- EBITDA(4): EBITDA for Q2 2023 was
Capital Expenditures: Capital expenditures for Q2 2023 were 1.4% of revenue compared to 2% of revenue in Q2 2022
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(1) Gross Profit is defined as revenue less cost of revenue excluding depreciation and amortization
(2) TCV: Total Contract Value, the aggregate $USD value of a contract over its life
(3) Long-term liability: Includes senior secured term loan and revolving facility, senior secured 2023 notes, senior secured 2026 notes, Securitization facility and interest-bearing current liabilities calculated ending
(4) EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation of EBITDA is attached to this release.
(5) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA is attached to this release.
About
Exela Technologies is a business process automation (BPA) leader, leveraging a global footprint and proprietary technology to provide digital transformation solutions enhancing quality, productivity, and end-user experience. With decades of experience operating mission-critical processes, Exela serves a growing roster of more than 4,000 customers throughout 50 countries, including over 60% of the Fortune® 100. Utilizing foundational technologies spanning information management, workflow automation, and integrated communications, Exela’s software and services include multi-industry, departmental solution suites addressing finance and accounting, human capital management, and legal management, as well as industry-specific solutions for banking, healthcare, insurance, and the public sector. Through cloud-enabled platforms, built on a configurable stack of automation modules, and approximately 15,500 employees operating in 21 countries, Exela rapidly deploys integrated technology and operations as an end-to-end digital journey partner.
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets As of (in thousands of |
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2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
(Unaudited and Not Reviewed) |
(Audited) | ||||||||
Assets | |||||||||
Current assets | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 10,718 | $ | 15,073 | |||||
Restricted cash | 42,792 | 29,994 | |||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of |
106,831 | 101,616 | |||||||
Related party receivables and prepaid expenses | 463 | 759 | |||||||
Inventories, net | 11,055 | 16,848 | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 21,463 | 26,206 | |||||||
Total current assets | 193,322 | 190,496 | |||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of |
62,972 | 71,694 | |||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 37,400 | 40,734 | |||||||
170,391 | 186,802 | ||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 182,350 | 200,982 | |||||||
Deferred income tax assets | 1,584 | 1,483 | |||||||
Other noncurrent assets | 26,785 | 29,721 | |||||||
Total assets | $ | 674,804 | $ | 721,912 | |||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | |||||||||
Liabilities | |||||||||
Current liabilities | |||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 64,105 | $ | 79,249 | |||||
Related party payables | 1,773 | 2,473 | |||||||
Income tax payable | (539 | ) | 2,045 | ||||||
Accrued liabilities | 69,324 | 61,340 | |||||||
Accrued compensation and benefits | 50,691 | 54,143 | |||||||
Accrued interest | 60,103 | 60,901 | |||||||
Customer deposits | 15,906 | 16,955 | |||||||
Deferred revenue | 12,039 | 16,405 | |||||||
Obligation for claim payment | 62,294 | 44,380 | |||||||
Current portion of finance lease liabilities | 5,469 | 5,485 | |||||||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 11,079 | 11,867 | |||||||
Current portion of long-term debts | 106,372 | 154,802 | |||||||
Total current liabilities | 458,616 | 510,045 | |||||||
Long-term debt, net of current maturities | 958,005 | 942,035 | |||||||
Finance lease liabilities, net of current portion | 7,745 | 9,448 | |||||||
Pension liabilities, net | 17,732 | 16,917 | |||||||
Deferred income tax liabilities | 11,968 | 11,180 | |||||||
Long-term income tax liabilities | 3,801 | 2,742 | |||||||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 27,991 | 31,030 | |||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 5,955 | 6,104 | |||||||
Total liabilities | 1,491,813 | 1,529,501 | |||||||
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8) | |||||||||
Stockholders' equity (deficit) | |||||||||
Common Stock, par value of |
261 | 162 | |||||||
Preferred stock, |
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Series A Preferred Stock, 2,778,111 shares issued and outstanding at |
1 | 1 | |||||||
Series B Preferred Stock, 3,029,900 shares issued and outstanding at |
— | — | |||||||
Additional paid in capital | 1,169,517 | 1,102,619 | |||||||
Less: Common Stock held in treasury, at cost; 612 shares at |
(10,949 | ) | (10,949 | ) | |||||
Equity-based compensation | 57,272 | 56,958 | |||||||
Accumulated deficit | (2,024,331 | ) | (1,948,009 | ) | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss: | |||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (4,992 | ) | (4,788 | ) | |||||
Unrealized pension actuarial losses, net of tax | (3,788 | ) | (3,583 | ) | |||||
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss | (8,780 | ) | (8,371 | ) | |||||
Total stockholders’ deficit | (817,009 | ) | (807,589 | ) | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ | 674,804 | $ | 721,912 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations For the three and six months ended (in thousands of (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
Six Months Ended |
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2023 (Not Reviewed) | 2022 | 2023 (Not Reviewed) | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 272,938 | $ | 266,770 | $ | 546,558 | $ | 546,168 | ||||||||
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 212,059 | 217,277 | 428,526 | 440,781 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 32,026 | 50,195 | 76,407 | 93,235 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 14,890 | 17,993 | 31,450 | 36,205 | ||||||||||||
Related party expense | 2,739 | 2,186 | 5,851 | 4,173 | ||||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | 11,224 | (20,881 | ) | 4,324 | (28,226 | ) | ||||||||||
Other expense (income), net: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 45,092 | 42,271 | 89,272 | 82,031 | ||||||||||||
Debt modification and extinguishment costs (gain), net | (6,785 | ) | 8,117 | (15,558 | ) | 9,001 | ||||||||||
Sundry expense (income), net | 1,500 | (741 | ) | 2,248 | (434 | ) | ||||||||||
Other expense (income), net | (232 | ) | 7,375 | (514 | ) | 13,534 | ||||||||||
Net loss before income taxes | (28,351 | ) | (77,903 | ) | (71,124 | ) | (132,358 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax expense | (2,535 | ) | (1,296 | ) | (5,198 | ) | (3,797 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (30,886 | ) | $ | (79,199 | ) | $ | (76,322 | ) | $ | (136,155 | ) | ||||
Cumulative dividends for Series A Preferred Stock | (967 | ) | (876 | ) | (1,921 | ) | (1,740 | ) | ||||||||
Cumulative dividends for Series B Preferred Stock | (1,171 | ) | (1,317 | ) | (2,324 | ) | (1,392 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (33,024 | ) | $ | (81,392 | ) | $ | (80,567 | ) | $ | (139,287 | ) | ||||
Loss per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | (5.19 | ) | $ | (643.71 | ) | $ | (14.40 | ) | $ | (1,310.32 | ) |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the six months ended (in thousands of (Unaudited) |
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Six Months Ended |
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2023 (Not Reviewed) | 2022 | ||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||
Net loss | $ | (76,322 | ) | $ | (136,155 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 31,450 | 36,205 | |||||||
Original issue discount and debt issuance cost amortization | 16,064 | 5,804 | |||||||
Debt modification and extinguishment costs (gain), net | (16,964 | ) | 3,533 | ||||||
Credit loss expense | 2,865 | 285 | |||||||
Deferred income tax provision | 776 | 1,383 | |||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 313 | 836 | |||||||
Unrealized foreign currency losses (gain) | 521 | (989 | ) | ||||||
Loss (Gain) on sale of assets | (5,831 | ) | 508 | ||||||
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect from acquisitions | |||||||||
Accounts receivable | (7,703 | ) | 80,674 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 6,495 | (10,870 | ) | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (639 | ) | 45,148 | ||||||
Related party payables | (403 | ) | (23 | ) | |||||
Additions to outsource contract costs | (298 | ) | (199 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (49,676 | ) | 26,140 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (3,357 | ) | (10,689 | ) | |||||
Additions to patents | — | (15 | ) | ||||||
Additions to internally developed software | (1,976 | ) | (1,736 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from sale of assets | 29,811 | 194 | |||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 24,478 | (12,246 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock from at the market offerings | 69,260 | 177,388 | |||||||
Dividend paid on Series B Preferred Stock | — | (1,396 | ) | ||||||
Payment for fractional shares on reverse stock split | (28 | ) | — | ||||||
Cash paid for equity issuance costs from at the market offerings | (2,232 | ) | (6,493 | ) | |||||
Borrowings under factoring arrangement and Securitization Facility | 62,858 | 69,143 | |||||||
Principal repayment on borrowings under factoring arrangement and Securitization Facility | (63,577 | ) | (160,684 | ) | |||||
Cash paid for withholding taxes on vested RSUs | — | (195 | ) | ||||||
Lease terminations | — | (15 | ) | ||||||
Cash paid for debt issuance costs | (6,398 | ) | (7,125 | ) | |||||
Principal payments on finance lease obligations | (2,150 | ) | (2,884 | ) | |||||
Borrowings from senior secured revolving facility and BRCC revolver | 9,600 | 12,500 | |||||||
Repayments on senior secured revolving facility | — | (49,477 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of 2026 Notes | — | 56,583 | |||||||
Borrowings from other loans | 24,289 | 5,491 | |||||||
Cash paid for debt repurchases | (11,858 | ) | — | ||||||
Proceeds from Second |
31,500 | — | |||||||
Repayment of BRCC term loan | (44,775 | ) | (46,202 | ) | |||||
Principal repayments on senior secured term loans and other loans | (32,991 | ) | (15,007 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 33,498 | 31,627 | |||||||
Effect of exchange rates on cash | 143 | (404 | ) | ||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 8,443 | 45,117 | |||||||
Cash, restricted cash, and cash equivalents | |||||||||
Beginning of period | 45,067 | 48,060 | |||||||
End of period | $ | 53,510 | $ | 93,177 | |||||
Supplemental cash flow data: | |||||||||
Income tax payments, net of refunds received | $ | 2,898 | $ | 4,453 | |||||
Interest paid | 72,608 | 19,103 | |||||||
Noncash investing and financing activities: | |||||||||
Assets acquired through right-of-use arrangements | 405 | 231 | |||||||
Accrued capital expenditures | 2,167 | 1,400 |
Schedule 1: Second Quarter 2023 vs. Second Quarter 2022 Financial Performance |
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$ in million | Q2-2023 | Q2-2022 | Increase (Decrease) YoY ($ mn) | Increase (Decrease) YoY (%) | YTD'23 | YTD'22 | Increase (Decrease) YoY ($ mn) | Increase (Decrease) YoY (%) | |||||||||||||
Information and Transaction Processing Solutions | $ | 185.0 | $ | 190.0 | $ | (5.0 | ) | (2.6%) | 378.7 | 395.0 | (16.3 | ) | (4.1%) | ||||||||
Healthcare Solutions | 63.6 | 56.4 | 7.2 | 12.8% | 126.6 | 113.0 | 13.6 | 12.0% | |||||||||||||
Legal and |
24.3 | 20.4 | 3.9 | 19.5% | 41.2 | 38.2 | 3.0 | 7.9% | |||||||||||||
Total Revenue | $ | 272.9 | $ | 266.8 | $ | 6.2 | 2.3% | 546.6 | 546.2 | 0.4 | 0.1% | ||||||||||
Gross profit | 60.9 | 49.5 | 11.4 | 23.0% | 118.0 | 105.4 | 12.6 | 12.0% | |||||||||||||
Gross profit margin | 22.3 | % | 18.6 | % | 3.8 | % | 380 bps | 21.6 | % | 19.3 | % | 2.3 | % | 230 bps | |||||||
SG&A | 32.0 | 50.2 | (18.2 | ) | (36.2%) | 76.4 | 93.2 | (16.8 | ) | (18.0%) | |||||||||||
Operating (loss) income | 11.2 | (20.9 | ) | 32.1 | (153.8%) | 4.3 | (28.2 | ) | 32.6 | (115.3%) | |||||||||||
Operating margin | 4.1 | % | (7.8 | %) | 11.9 | % | 1190 bps | 0.8 | % | (5.2 | %) | 6.0 | % | 600 bps | |||||||
Net income (loss) | (30.9 | ) | (79.2 | ) | 48.3 | (61.0%) | (76.3 | ) | (136.2 | ) | 59.8 | (43.9%) | |||||||||
Net income margin | (11.3 | %) | (29.7 | %) | 18.4 | % | 1840 bps | (14.0 | %) | (24.9 | %) | 11.0 | % | 1100 bps | |||||||
EBITDA | 31.6 | (17.6 | ) | 49.3 | (279.3%) | 49.6 | (14.1 | ) | 63.7 | (451.2%) | |||||||||||
EBITDA Margin | 11.6 | % | (6.6 | %) | 18.2 | % | 1820 bps | 9.1 | % | (2.6 | %) | 11.7 | % | 1170 bps | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 40.9 | $ | 36.5 | $ | 4.4 | 12.1% | 75.6 | 72.6 | 3.0 | 4.1% | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin | 15.0 | % | 13.7 | % | 1.3 | % | 130 bps | 13.8 | % | 13.3 | % | 0.5 | % | 50 bps | |||||||
Schedule 2: Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and constant currency revenues |
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Non-GAAP constant currency revenue reconciliation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Revenues, as reported (GAAP) | $ | 272.9 | $ | 266.8 | $ | 273.6 | $ | 546.6 | $ | 546.2 | |||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange impact (1) | 0.4 | 3.2 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues, at constant currency (Non-GAAP) | $ | 273.3 | $ | 266.8 | $ | 276.8 | $ | 547.0 | $ | 546.2 | |||||||||||||
(1) Constant currency excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and is computed by applying the average exchange rates for the three months and six months ended |
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Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Net loss (GAAP) | ( |
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Interest expense | 45.1 | 42.3 | 44.2 | 89.3 | 82.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
Taxes | 2.5 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 5.2 | 3.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 14.9 | 18.0 | 16.6 | 31.4 | 36.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | ( |
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Transaction and integration costs | 2.9 | 8.6 | 5.2 | 8.1 | 12.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gain / loss on derivative instruments | (0.0 | ) | - | (0.1 | ) | (0.1 | ) | (0.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other Charges / (gains) | 0.3 | 38.9 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 61.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
Sub-Total (Adj. EBITDA before O&R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Optimization and restructuring expenses | 6.1 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 12.3 | 13.4 | ||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: Exela Technologies, Inc.