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Verra Mobility Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
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Total revenue of $222.4 millionNet income of $34.2 millionNet cash provided from operations of $40.0 millionReaffirming 2024 financial guidance
MESA, Ariz., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced today the financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
“We delivered an outstanding second quarter, highlighted by strong revenue and earnings growth,” said David Roberts, President and CEO, Verra Mobility. “Travel demand remains robust driving continued strength in Commercial Services and increasing demand for automated traffic enforcement is driving strong performance in Government Solutions. Moreover, we are seeing a strong and growing bid pipeline for automated enforcement programs in our Government Solutions business. Based on our first half financial performance and anticipated outlook for the remainder of the year, we are reaffirming our full year guidance.”
Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
Revenue: Total revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $222.4 million, an increase of 9% compared to $204.5 million for the second quarter of 2023. Service revenue growth was 8%, driven by 10% growth in Commercial Services and 8% growth from our Government Solutions segment. Commercial Services revenue growth was due to increases in travel volume and related tolling activity, and the growth in Government Solutions service revenue was driven by the expansion of speed programs and maintenance programs for international customers. Parking Solutions service revenue was relatively consistent at $16.6 million for both 2024 and 2023. Increased revenue from software as a service product offerings was partially offset by reduction in professional services related to parking management solutions.Net income and Earnings Per Share (EPS): Net income for the second quarter of 2024 was $34.2 million, or $0.20 per share, based on 168.6 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Net income for the comparable 2023 period was $19.1 million, or $0.13 per share, based on 152.6 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding.Adjusted EPS: Adjusted EPS for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.31 per share compared to $0.29 per share for the second quarter of 2023.Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA was $102.2 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $95.0 million for the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 46% of total revenue for 2024 and 2023.Net Cash Provided from Operations: Cash provided by operating activities decreased by approximately $22.7 million from $62.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 to $40.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 due primarily to timing considerations related to cash tax payments and cash collections.Adjusted Free Cash Flow: Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $26.0 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $51.0 million for the same period last year. There were no adjustments to Free Cash Flow in the second quarter of 2024.
We report our results of operations based on three operating segments:
Commercial Services offers automated toll and violations management and title and registration solutions to rental car companies, fleet management companies and other large fleet owners.Government Solutions delivers automated safety solutions to municipalities, school districts and government agencies, including services and technology that enable photo enforcement cameras to detect and process traffic violations related to speed, red-light, school bus and city bus lane management.Parking Solutions provides an integrated suite of parking software, transaction processing and hardware solutions to universities, municipalities, parking operators, healthcare facilities and transportation hubs in the United States and Canada.
Second Quarter 2024 Segment Detail
The Commercial Services segment generated total revenue of $104.0 million, a 10% increase compared to $94.5 million in the same period in 2023. Segment profit was $69.5 million, a 14% increase from $61.1 million in the prior year. The increases in revenue and segment profit compared to the prior period resulted from increased travel volume for our rental car company customers as well as the increase in enrolled vehicles and higher tolling activity for our fleet management company customers. The segment profit margin was 67% for 2024 and 65% for 2023.The Government Solutions segment generated total revenue of $97.7 million, an 11% increase compared to $88.3 million in the same period in 2023. The increase was due to an 8% increase in recurring service revenue over the prior year quarter, primarily driven by the expansion of speed programs and maintenance programs for international customers. The segment profit was $29.9 million in 2024 compared to $30.4 million in the prior year with segment profit margins of 31% for 2024 and 34% for 2023. The decrease in segment profit is primarily attributable to increased operating expenses associated with enhancing customer-facing platforms and systems.The Parking Solutions segment generated total revenue of $20.7 million, a 5% decrease compared to $21.8 million in the same period in 2023 partly due to a decrease in one-time product sales compared to the prior year quarter. The segment profit was $2.8 million compared to $3.5 million in the prior year with segment profit margins of 14% for 2024 and 16% for 2023. The decrease in segment profit is primarily due to a decrease in product sales and an increase in selling and general expenses.
Liquidity: As of June 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were $122.0 million, and we generated $40.0 million in net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Net Debt and Net Leverage: As of June 30, 2024, Net Debt was $928.1 million and Net Leverage was 2.4x, as compared to $918.3 million and 2.5x in the year ended December 31, 2023.
Share Repurchases
In October 2023, our Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program for up to an aggregate amount of $100.0 million of our outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock over an 18-month period in open market, accelerated share repurchase or privately negotiated transactions. On June 6, 2024, we entered into a share repurchase agreement with a stockholder, pursuant to which we repurchased, directly from the stockholder, 2.0 million shares of our Class A Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $51.5 million. The repurchased shares were subsequently retired. As of June 30, 2024, approximately $48.5 million remains available under our authorized share repurchase program.
2024 Full Year Guidance
Any guidance that we provide is subject to change as a variety of factors can affect actual operating results. Certain of the factors that may impact our actual operating results are identified below in the safe harbor language included within Forward-Looking Statements of this press release.
Based on our second quarter results and our outlook for the remainder of the year, we are reaffirming guidance as provided in our first quarter 2024 update.
Total Revenue at the upper-end of the range of $865 million to $880 millionAdjusted EBITDA at the upper-end of the range of $395 million to $405 millionAdjusted EPS at the upper-end of the range of $1.15 to $1.20; and,Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $155 million to $165 millionNet Leverage of approximately 2.0x
Underlying Assumptions for 2024 Full Year Guidance
Weighted average fully diluted share count expected to be approximately 168 million shares for the full yearEffective tax rate (including state taxes) is expected to be 30%; with approximately $55 million in total cash taxes expected to be paid in 2024. The effective tax rate for Non-GAAP adjustments is provided in the Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Calculation of Adjusted EPSDepreciation and amortization expense expected to be approximately $110 million for 2024Total interest expense, net expected to be approximately $80 million, of which approximately $75 million is expected to be net cash interest paidChange in working capital (change in operating assets and liabilities) is expected to result in a use of cash of approximately $20 million for 2024, excluding the one-time $31.5 million PlusPass legal settlement costsCapex of approximately $90 million
Conference Call Details
Date: August 8, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
U.S. and Canadian Callers Dial-in: 1-800-717-1738
Outside of U.S. and Canada Dial-in: 1-646-307-1865 for international callers
Request a return call: Available by clicking on the following link and requesting a return call: callme.viavid.com
Webcast Information: Available live in the “Investor Relations” section of our website at http://ir.verramobility.com.
An audio replay of the call will also be available until 11:59 p.m. ET on August 22, 2024, by dialing 1-844-512-2921 for the U.S. or Canada, and 1-412-317-6671 for international callers and entering passcode 1122452. In addition, an archived webcast will be available in the “News & Events” section of the Investor Relations website at http://ir.verramobility.com.
A copy of the earnings call presentation will be posted to our website.
About Verra Mobility
Verra Mobility is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. We sit at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Our transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities. We also solve complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges for fleet owners and rental car companies. We are headquartered in Arizona, and operate in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, please visit www.verramobility.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements which address our expected future business and financial performance, and may contain words such as “goal,” “target,” “future,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “project,” “may,” “should,” “will” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the changes and trends in the market for our products and services, expected operating results and metrics, such as revenue growth, expansion plans and opportunities, 2024 full year guidance, including expected total revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Net Leverage, and the underlying assumptions for the 2024 full year guidance, including expected weighted average fully-diluted share count, effective tax rate and cash taxes, expected depreciation and amortization, expected interest expense, net and total net cash interest, expected change in working capital and expected purchases of installation and service parts and property and equipment. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. These factors include, but are not limited to, customer concentration in our Commercial Services and Government Solutions segments; risks and uncertainties related to our government contracts, including legislative changes, termination rights, delays in payments, audits and investigations; decreases in the prevalence or political acceptance of, or an increase in governmental restrictions regarding, automated and other similar methods of photo enforcement, parking solutions or the use of tolling; our ability to successfully implement our acquisition strategy or integrate acquisitions; failure in or breaches of our networks or systems, including as a result of cyber-attacks or other incidents; risks and uncertainties related to our international operations/our ability to develop and successfully market new products and technologies into new markets; our failure to acquire necessary intellectual property or adequately protect our intellectual property; our ability to manage our substantial level of indebtedness; our ability to maintain an effective system of internal controls, including our ability to remedy our material weakness on a timely basis; our ability to properly perform under our contracts and otherwise satisfy our customers; decreased interest in outsourcing from our customers; our ability to keep up with technological developments and changing customer preferences; our ability to compete in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving market; risks and uncertainties related to our share repurchase program; risks and uncertainties related to litigation, disputes and regulatory investigations; our reliance on specialized third-party vendors and service providers; and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in documents we filed or will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In addition, no assurance can be given that any plan, initiative, projection, goal, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this release can or will be achieved. This press release should be read in conjunction with the information included in our other press releases, reports and other filings with the SEC. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements is available in our SEC filings, including our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2024. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and except to the extent required by applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and developments or otherwise. Understanding the information contained in these filings is important in order to fully understand our reported financial results and our business outlook for future periods.
Additional Information
We periodically provide information for investors on our corporate website, www.verramobility.com, and our investor relations website, ir.verramobility.com.
We intend to use our website including our quarterly earnings presentation as a means of disclosing material non-public information, additional financial and operating metrics and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to disclosing financial results that are determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we also disclose certain non-GAAP financial information in this press release. These financial measures are not recognized measures under GAAP and are not intended to be, and should not be, considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Net Debt, and Net Leverage are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC rules. These non-GAAP financial measures may be determined or calculated differently by other companies. As a result, they may not be comparable to similarly titled performance measures presented by other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measurements to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measurements have been provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release, and investors are encouraged to review the reconciliations.
We are not providing a quantitative reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, or Adjusted Free Cash Flow which are included in our 2024 financial guidance above, in reliance on the “unreasonable efforts” exception for forward-looking non-GAAP measures set forth in SEC rules because certain financial information, the probable significance of which cannot be determined, is not available and cannot be reasonably estimated without unreasonable effort and expense. In this regard, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income as well as Adjusted EPS to net income per share, due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliation. Due to the uncertainty of estimates and assumptions used in preparing forward-looking non-GAAP measures, we caution investors that actual results could differ materially from these non-GAAP financial projections.
We use the non-GAAP metrics EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Net Debt, and Net Leverage to measure our performance from period to period, to evaluate and fund incentive compensation programs and to compare our results to those of our competitors. In addition, we also believe that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors regarding financial and business trends related to our results of operations and that when non-GAAP financial information is viewed with GAAP financial information, investors are provided with a more meaningful understanding of our ongoing operating performance, liquidity and leverage relative to other periods. These non-GAAP measures have certain limitations as analytical tools and should not be used as substitutes for net income, cash flows from operations, earnings per share, other consolidated income, cash flow or debt data prepared in accordance with GAAP.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
We define “EBITDA” as net income adjusted to exclude interest expense, net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. “Adjusted EBITDA” further excludes certain non-cash expenses and other transactions that management believes are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as defined, exclude some but not all items that affect our cash flow from operating activities.
Free Cash Flow
We define “Free Cash Flow” as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
We define “Adjusted Free Cash Flow” as Free Cash Flow which further excludes certain one-time and non-recurring items.
Adjusted Net Income
We define “Adjusted Net Income” as net income adjusted to exclude amortization of intangibles and certain non-cash or non-recurring expenses.
Adjusted EPS
We define “Adjusted EPS” as Adjusted Net Income divided by the diluted weighted average shares for the period.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
We define “Adjusted EBITDA Margin” as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue.
Net Debt
We define “Net Debt” as total long-term debt (including current portion of long-term debt) excluding original issue discounts and unamortized deferred financing costs, less cash and cash equivalents.
Net Leverage
We define “Net Leverage” as Net Debt divided by the trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA as of the current quarter-end.
VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
June 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
122,020
$
136,309
Restricted cash
3,378
3,413
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of $21.6 million and
$18.5 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)
210,207
197,824
Unbilled receivables
44,151
37,065
Inventory
17,165
17,966
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
52,721
46,961
Total current assets
449,642
439,538
Installation and service parts, net
23,347
22,895
Property and equipment, net
133,314
123,248
Operating lease assets
30,346
33,523
Intangible assets, net
266,971
301,025
Goodwill
834,745
835,835
Other non-current assets
34,632
33,919
Total assets
$
1,772,997
$
1,789,983
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
84,888
$
78,749
Deferred revenue
26,402
28,788
Accrued liabilities
58,911
93,119
Tax receivable agreement liability, current portion
5,098
5,098
Current portion of long-term debt
—
9,019
Total current liabilities
175,299
214,773
Long-term debt, net of current portion
1,036,338
1,029,113
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
26,666
29,124
Tax receivable agreement liability, net of current portion
48,369
48,369
Asset retirement obligations
15,258
14,580
Deferred tax liabilities, net
16,835
18,360
Other long-term liabilities
15,605
14,197
Total liabilities
1,334,370
1,368,516
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value
—
—
Common stock, $0.0001 par value
16
17
Additional paid-in capital
556,494
557,513
Accumulated deficit
(105,881)
(125,887)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(12,002)
(10,176)
Total stockholders’ equity
438,627
421,467
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,772,997
$
1,789,983
VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except per share data)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Service revenue
$
212,017
$
196,050
$
414,738
$
380,748
Product sales
10,409
8,411
17,418
15,616
Total revenue
222,426
204,461
432,156
396,364
Cost of service revenue, excluding depreciation and
amortization
4,641
4,338
8,946
8,568
Cost of product sales
7,848
5,962
13,134
11,345
Operating expenses
74,903
65,657
145,543
127,500
Selling, general and administrative expenses
46,343
43,205
94,514
83,218
Depreciation, amortization and (gain) loss on disposal of
assets, net
27,522
29,088
54,497
59,421
Total costs and expenses
161,257
148,250
316,634
290,052
Income from operations
61,169
56,211
115,522
106,312
Interest expense, net
18,845
22,771
38,480
45,458
Change in fair value of private placement warrants
—
10,918
—
25,519
Gain on interest rate swap
(23)
(4,805)
(419)
(2,007)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
209
595
1,558
Other income, net
(5,245)
(4,512)
(9,698)
(8,268)
Total other expenses
13,577
24,581
28,958
62,260
Income before income taxes
47,592
31,630
86,564
44,052
Income tax provision
13,369
12,522
23,192
20,367
Net income
$
34,223
$
19,108
$
63,372
$
23,685
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment
1,434
718
(1,826)
628
Total comprehensive income
$
35,657
$
19,826
$
61,546
$
24,313
Net income per share:
Basic
$
0.21
$
0.13
$
0.38
$
0.16
Diluted
$
0.20
$
0.13
$
0.38
$
0.16
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
166,064
151,132
166,152
150,151
Diluted
168,615
152,590
168,670
151,586
VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)
2024
2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income
$
34,223
$
19,108
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
27,465
28,996
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts
1,033
1,192
Change in fair value of private placement warrants
—
10,918
Change in fair value of interest rate swap
249
(5,115)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
209
Credit loss expense
4,059
3,259
Deferred income taxes
(1,395)
(2,484)
Stock-based compensation
6,590
4,525
Other
146
126
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(32,191)
(4,849)
Unbilled receivables
(730)
(2,656)
Inventory
174
(235)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(9,757)
(3,232)
Deferred revenue
1,623
5,673
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
9,613
13,181
Other liabilities
(1,066)
(5,906)
Net cash provided by operating activities
40,036
62,710
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Cash receipts (payments) for interest rate swap
272
(310)
Purchases of installation and service parts and property and equipment
(14,054)
(11,726)
Cash proceeds from the sale of assets
42
95
Net cash used in investing activities
(13,740)
(11,941)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt
(2,254)
(12,254)
Payment of debt issuance costs
(117)
(148)
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants
—
105,750
Share repurchases and retirement
(51,500)
—
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
285
1,689
Payment of employee tax withholding related to RSUs and PSUs vesting
(1,050)
(502)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(54,636)
94,535
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
510
378
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(27,830)
145,682
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – beginning of period
153,228
67,817
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – end of period
$
125,398
$
213,499
VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)
2024
2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income
$
63,372
$
23,685
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
54,351
59,305
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts
2,394
2,469
Change in fair value of private placement warrants
—
25,519
Change in fair value of interest rate swap
147
(3,563)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
595
1,558
Credit loss expense
9,306
4,956
Deferred income taxes
(699)
(4,733)
Stock-based compensation
12,148
7,903
Other
465
134
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(21,968)
(21,071)
Unbilled receivables
(7,231)
(6,120)
Inventory
653
(55)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(4,192)
3,000
Deferred revenue
(2,208)
5,768
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
(31,170)
8,890
Other liabilities
(1,595)
282
Net cash provided by operating activities
74,368
107,927
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Cash receipts (payments) for interest rate swap
566
(1,556)
Purchases of installation and service parts and property and equipment
(28,333)
(30,098)
Cash proceeds from the sale of assets
90
129
Net cash used in investing activities
(27,677)
(31,525)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt
(4,509)
(77,009)
Payment of debt issuance costs
(224)
(192)
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants
—
105,750
Share repurchases and retirement
(51,500)
—
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
974
2,388
Payment of employee tax withholding related to RSUs and PSUs vesting
(5,658)
(3,028)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(60,917)
27,909
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(98)
73
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(14,324)
104,384
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – beginning of period
139,722
109,115
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – end of period
$
125,398
$
213,499
VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income
$
34,223
$
19,108
$
63,372
$
23,685
Interest expense, net
18,845
22,771
38,480
45,458
Income tax provision
13,369
12,522
23,192
20,367
Depreciation and amortization
27,465
28,996
54,351
59,305
EBITDA
93,902
83,397
179,395
148,815
Transaction and other related expenses
113
64
1,641
332
Transformation expenses
1,569
665
1,569
724
Change in fair value of private placement warrants (i)
—
10,918
—
25,519
Gain on interest rate swap (ii)
(23)
(4,805)
(419)
(2,007)
Loss on extinguishment of debt (iii)
—
209
595
1,558
Stock-based compensation (iv)
6,590
4,525
12,148
7,903
Adjusted EBITDA
$
102,151
$
94,973
$
194,929
$
182,844
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
46
%
46
%
45
%
46
%
(i)
This related to adjustments to the private placement warrants liability from the re-measurement to fair value at the end of the reporting period.
(ii)
Gain on interest rate swap is associated with the derivative instrument re-measured to fair value at the end of each reporting period offset by the related monthly cash receipts/payments.
(iii)
Loss on extinguishment of debt consists of the write-off of pre-existing original issue discounts and deferred financing costs associated with the refinancing of our debt for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and the early repayment of debt for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
(iv)
Stock-based compensation represents the non-cash charge related to the issuance of awards under the Verra Mobility Corporation 2018 Equity Incentive Plan.
RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO ADJUSTED FREE
CASH FLOW (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
40,036
$
62,710
$
74,368
$
107,927
Purchases of installation and service parts and property
and equipment
(14,054)
(11,726)
(28,333)
(30,098)
Free Cash Flow
25,982
50,984
46,035
77,829
Legal settlement
—
—
31,500
—
Income tax effect on adjustment (1)
—
—
(9,450)
—
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
$
25,982
$
50,984
$
68,085
$
77,829
(1)
The annual estimated effective tax rate to calculate the income tax effect on the legal settlement adjustment is 30.0%.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND CALCULATION OF
ADJUSTED EPS (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except per share data)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income
$
34,223
$
19,108
$
63,372
$
23,685
Amortization of intangibles
16,741
20,034
33,486
42,002
Transaction and other related expenses
113
64
1,641
332
Transformation expenses
1,569
665
1,569
724
Change in fair value of private placement warrants
—
10,918
—
25,519
Change in fair value of interest rate swap
249
(5,115)
147
(3,563)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
209
595
1,558
Stock-based compensation
6,590
4,525
12,148
7,903
Total adjustments before income tax effect
25,262
31,300
49,586
74,475
Income tax effect on adjustments
(7,579)
(6,253)
(14,697)
(14,693)
Total adjustments after income tax effect
17,683
25,047
34,889
59,782
Adjusted Net Income
$
51,906
$
44,155
$
98,261
$
83,467
Adjusted EPS
$
0.31
$
0.29
$
0.58
$
0.55
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
168,615
152,590
168,670
151,586
Annual estimated effective income tax rate (1)
30
%
31
%
30
%
31
%
(1)
The annual estimated effective tax rate used above excludes discrete items as they do not impact taxable income. This rate differs from the period-to-date effective tax rate used on our condensed consolidated statements of operations which includes the discrete items.
RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT TO NET DEBT AND NET LEVERAGE (Unaudited)
($ in thousands)
June 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
Total long-term debt, net of current portion
$
1,036,338
$
1,029,113
Current portion of long-term debt
—
9,019
Total long-term debt
1,036,338
1,038,132
Original issue discounts
2,963
3,646
Unamortized deferred financing costs
10,777
12,809
Total long-term debt, excluding original issue discounts and
unamortized deferred financing costs
1,050,078
1,054,587
Cash and cash equivalents
(122,020)
(136,309)
Net Debt
$
928,058
$
918,278
Net Leverage
2.4x
2.5x
Trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA
383,587
371,502
Investor Relations Contact
Mark Zindler
mark.zindler@verramobility.com
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Global Times: Xi’s letter to lecturers in Shanghai inspires silver generation to contribute to city building
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BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On a sunny afternoon in early November, the warm sunlight pours into a solarium by the Huangpu River in downtown Shanghai. Huang Baomei and several other senior citizens gather around a table, excitedly reading a special letter together.
A day earlier, they received a letter from President Xi Jinping, after writing a letter to him weeks before to share their experiences and thoughts of providing free lectures to local residents in recent years as members of “Laoyangshu,” or “Old Poplar,” a grassroots lecture program in Shanghai consisting of retired officials, military officers, experts, teachers, and role models.
In his reply to the “Old Poplar” members, Xi praised the initiative as a meaningful approach to recount historical events, explain the Party’s new theories, and share the positive changes in the city with residents by blending the lecture content with the lecturers’ personal experiences.
Underlining the principle that cities should be built by the people and for the people, Xi called on the members of the program to inspire more people to embrace and implement the concept of a people-oriented city, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
“Xi’s letter has given us tremendous encouragement and strength,” Huang told the Global Times with a big smile on her face.
“Even though I’m not young anymore, I never find delivering lectures tiring,” she said. “Instead, sharing the positive changes that have happened, and are happening, in Shanghai and China with my personal experiences, brings me great joy.”
Simplify the profound
With her straight posture and quick reflexes, Huang appears much younger than her actual age of 93. This elegant and energetic elderly lady was selected as China’s first generation of “model workers” in the 1950s as a textile worker, and was awarded the “July 1st Medal” – a top medal for lifelong contribution – by President Xi in 2021. She has been a role model for her dedication and professionalism for generations.
Huang worked for 42 years at a textile factory in Shanghai. Now, as one of the eldest members of the “Old Poplar,” she passionately engages with residential communities, enterprises, and schools, sharing stories about China’s development with young people.
“At my busiest, I gave three lectures in a day, each lasting two hours, and the audience would give me a thumbs up,” Huang said proudly.
Development is a grand topic. Instead of discussing abstract concepts, Huang often shares her personal experiences filled with vivid and encouraging moments.
“When I worked in the textile factory, I tried many methods to improve efficiency and yield,” Huang told the audience that she made a lot of effort in optimizing the work process, and later successfully doubled the efficiency to simultaneously operate 800 spindles alone. Inspired by Huang’s talent and endeavor, the spinners at the local factory produced nearly half of China’s cotton cloth in the 1950s, a manufacturing miracle by then.
Moreover, Huang once had an opportunity to become a movie star, but she rejected. “Spinning is my specialty and life career,” she said.
Huang’s heartfelt narrations embody the dedication and relentless spirit of the older Chinese generation, and vividly represent the past decades of rapid development in the country, which have resonated deeply with many in the audience. “As long as my health permits, I will continue to try hard to inspire more people, especially the young ones, in ways that they like,” Huang told the Global Times.
Similarly, 75-year-old Hu Jun, another “Old Poplar” member, is also good at using relatable details to explain macro policies in methods that resonate with the public.
The “Old Poplar” program mainly targets residents of Shanghai’s downtown Yangpu district. When discussing China’s industrial restructuring, Hu used Yangpu as an example to illustrate how this cradle of modern Chinese industry has continuously adapted its industrial structure to keep pace with the times.
“Yangpu was once known as the ‘golden belt’ of industry. After China’s reform and opening-up in the late 1970s, it became the ‘Rust Belt.’ Now, through years of industrial upgrading, Yangpu has transformed into the ‘beautiful belt,’ evolving into a green and livable community,” said Hu.
Hu was an official in the Yangpu district government before retirement. He expressed his excitement and enthusiasm upon receiving the reply letter from Xi, saying it reflects the president’s great expectations for grassroots retired officials and his affirmation of Shanghai’s urban construction.
“Even though I am retired, I will continue to serve as a promoter and practitioner of constructing a people-oriented city.”
Both teachers and friends
The “Old Poplar” members have conducted more than 2,600 free lectures over the last five years. They not only do well in vividly explaining macro topics, but are also good at sharing relatable life experiences tailored to audiences of different ages, becoming both teachers and friends to local residents.
Li Peirong, 75, used to work in a local township-level subdistrict before retiring, from which she gained rich experience dealing with the elderly. Now as an “Old Poplar” member, Li’s lecturers are mainly for senior citizens, whom she teaches how to use electronics such as smartphones. “Most of my elderly audience members have learned how to use [smartphones],” she said.
Li also promotes knowledge about electronic fraud prevention in her lectures. “We want to help more elderly people bridge the digital divide, and enjoy the benefits of modern technology.”
She said that receiving the reply from Xi makes her very proud, and further appreciates the significance of what she and other “Old Poplar” members are doing. “I never feel old,” she told the Global Times. “Even in retirement, we can continue to harness the power of our ‘silver generation’ in contributing to society.”
For young audiences, the “Old Poplar” has also made many efforts to prepare its lectures.
As former chairman of the board of supervisors of a technological innovation enterprise, 64-year-old Xin Peihua now mainly engages with young people through the “Old Poplar” program, giving lectures at internet companies.
Xin said she usually keeps her lectures to about half an hour, considering that most young people have busy work schedules. During and after the lectures, she talks with the young employees about work-related stress and their anxieties regarding potential layoffs, much like a caring senior family member. “Now when they’re feeling confused, they sometimes come to me to share their concerns and seek advice,” Xin told the Global Times.
Xin also regularly talks with the new couples at Yangpu’s marriage registries, sharing with them experiences of getting along with spouses and in-laws, maintaining marriage, and building a happy family. These small talks are so popular, that some new couples from other districts choose to register their marriages at Yangpu, said Xin.
She said that receiving a reply from President Xi is a “supreme honor” to her. “I want to serve as a flourishing old poplar, contributing my strength to the joint effort of building a beautiful city for the people, and creating a happy and fulfilling life together.”
Attract the young
The “Old Poplar” program was established in 2020, following Xi’s inspection trip to Shanghai the previous year.
In November 2019, during his visit to the city, Xi proposed the concept that “the cities are built by the people and are for the people,” and has issued several important directives regarding the construction of a people-oriented city in Shanghai.
During that visit, Xi met Huang and encouraged her to further share her experiences with the young people, to strengthen their confidence in the path, theory, system, and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
Inspired by Xi’s words, Yangpu district established the “Old Poplar” program to share with the public the Party’s stories and promote the spirit of Shanghai city. The program has gathered over 300 retired senior citizens who are well-versed in theory, skilled in public speaking, and eager to contribute as volunteer lecturers, according to Deng Qing, head of the Bureau of Retired Veteran Cadres of the CPC Yangpu District Committee, which built the program.
To date, the “Old Poplar” has had a cumulative audience of more than 280,000. How to make young people interested in this format of lectures, and enjoy listening to the stories shared by these “grandpas” and “grandmas,” have been topics that the “Old Poplar” keeps considering.
To attract a Gen Z audience, the program has created accounts on popular video platforms like Bilibili, inviting its members to host livestream lectures. “A Huang lecture, for example, attracted 5,000 viewers during the live broadcast, with a total of over 50,000 views for the replay,” Deng told the Global Times.
The engaging and diverse lectures have been well received by the younger audience. Xu Yifan, a staffer at a Shanghai-based internet enterprise, said he has watched livestream and videos of “Old Poplar” lectures on Bilibili, and felt the deep love of the elderly lecturers for Shanghai and China.
“Their lectures convey knowledge but also power to us, strengthening our young generation’s aspirations for the future, and encouraging us to actively participate in the development of a people-oriented city,” Xu told the Global Times.
Cheng Yunuo is a fifth-grader at a primary school in Yangpu. She has attended many lectures held by the “Old Poplar” at her school.
“The experiences and insights of the older generation have made me deeply realize that, as a Chinese teenager in the new era, I have a responsibility to study hard and continuously improve my knowledge and skills,” Cheng said.
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MUNICH, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The much-anticipated Electronica Munich has officially opened. At this international event, Longsys(301308.SZ) launched a range of new products alongside its PTM (Product Technology Manufacturing) business model, with a focus on industrial and automotive storage solutions to meet the global demand for intelligent storage across various industries.
Global Expansion of Storage Solutions
International Debut of the PTM Business Model
Longsys introduced its innovative PTM business model for the first time to a global audience at this event. PTM provides high-end, flexible, and efficient full-stack custom services to empower the intelligent transformation of industries such as automotive and industrial sectors, breaking through the homogeneity of existing products.
Through a series of mergers and an extensive global presence, Longsys has established subsidiaries and branches across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. This forms an international service chain from R&D through to production and sales. Additionally, the company has developed a flexible, efficient, and cost-optimized global storage manufacturing supply chain network to cater to diverse custom demands. This network not only provides efficient localized support and services but also lays a solid foundation for PTM’s global implementation.
New Products Showcased
In Germany—a powerhouse of the automotive and industrial sectors—Longsys unveiled high-reliability industrial and automotive-grade products, including the xSPI NOR Flash and Automotive Grade 2 LPDDR4x. The Lexar brand showcased products like the JumpDrive dashcam USB and PCIe Gen5 SSD, covering a broader range of automotive consumer markets.
xSPI NOR Flash
In-house Chip, Expanding Automotive Storage, Multi-Form Factor Packaging, High Frequency, Large Capacity
To better meet customer storage demands, Longsys has strengthened its design capabilities in controllers and Flash chips, gaining a deeper understanding of underlying technologies and manufacturing processes. xSPI NOR Flash, a key component of its in-house Flash chip capabilities, enhances its automotive storage range and expands its technical service capabilities.
The xSPI NOR Flash employs advanced 4xnm technology with a single chip capacity of 256Mb and supports on-chip ECC for improved data reliability. It supports x1 and x8 interface modes, with a maximum clock frequency of 200MHz, reaching up to 3200Mbps data transfer in DTR mode. Compared to traditional SPI NOR Flash, it significantly accelerates code read speeds, reducing system boot-up and response times. Industrial-grade products support operating temperatures from -40°C to 85°C and -40°C to 105°C, while forthcoming automotive-grade versions will comply with Grade 2 standards for rigorous automotive storage requirements.
Additionally, Longsys launched a 1.8V 256Mb traditional SPI NOR Flash product, compatible with mainstream industry command sets and available in multiple packaging options, including WSON8, BGA24, and SOP16. This product supports x1, x2, and x4 interface modes with a maximum clock frequency of 166MHz, achieving up to 1328Mbps data transfer in DTR mode, providing customers with compatibility, flexibility, and performance.
Longsys’s xSPI NOR Flash and SPI NOR Flash products, with high capacity, speed, and reliability, are ideal storage solutions across automotive, communications, industrial control, personal computing, security, and wearable tech fields, offering high-performance, dependable storage support.
Automotive Grade 2 LPDDR4x
Automotive-grade DRAM Products, AEC-Q100, High and Low-Temperature Tolerance
The Automotive Grade 2 LPDDR4x supports capacities of 2GB, 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB, with transfer rates up to 4266Mbps and a broad operational temperature range of -40°C to 105°C. Equipped with internal ECC for enhanced data consistency, it meets high data reliability requirements essential for automotive products.
With VDDQ voltage as low as 0.6V and support for PASR (Partial Array Self-Refresh) to reduce power consumption, this product optimizes data transfer for automotive electronics, supporting energy efficiency and handling high workloads. It also incorporates ODT and DQS technologies for signal stability and anti-interference, enhancing data transmission and supporting automotive intelligence demands.
After successfully launching automotive-grade eMMC and UFS products, Longsys has introduced automotive-grade DRAM, creating a dual-drive layout in automotive storage solutions for global customers.
Notably, Longsys’s Automotive LPDDR4x received the Best-in-Show award from Embedded Computing Design during the event, the only automotive-grade DRAM product to earn this honor. This achievement not only recognizes Longsys’s exceptional R&D capabilities but also underscores the market potential and global appeal of its automotive storage products.
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With advancements in AI, technology companies are experiencing new growth in cloud services, intelligent driving, and streaming, leading to increased demand for high-capacity SSDs and DRAM in AI terminals. This year, Longsys launched a series of innovative storage products, including eSSDs, RDIMMs, CXL 2.0 memory expansion modules designed for AI servers, and a new LP-CAMM2 memory module tailored for AI PCs, addressing new storage needs in the AI era and exploring more possibilities in edge AI with global partners.
At Electronica Munich, Longsys engaged with experts and users worldwide to discuss the potential applications of storage technology in industrial and automotive intelligence, aiming to drive global intelligent transformation through its PTM business model and a dual-brand lineup of innovative products.
About Longsys
Longsys is a globally leading semiconductor memory brand founded in 1999. As an innovative memory solution manufacturer that integrates R&D, design, packaging and testing, manufacturing, and sales services, Longsys upholds the corporate vision of “Everything for memory.” With memory technology innovation at its core, Longsys provides high-end, flexible, and efficient full-stack customized services to global customers. For more information please visit https://www.longsys.com/, and follow Longsys on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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Petnow Wins Korean-German Innovation Award, Aims Nordic Expansion at SLUSH 2024
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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Petnow Inc., the South Korean provider of pet biometric identification and ‘PetWayHome’ location-based lost pet recovery service, announced that the company was chosen as the Honoree of the Innovation in Business Award. Held by the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the 10th KGCCI Innovation Awards is officially sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. Petnow was awarded for its efforts to pioneer the pet tech industry while pursuing public interests with its AI technology.
Founder and CEO of Petnow Inc., Dr. Jesse Lim, stated “We have been proving our competitiveness by winning the Fresh Ideas Contest at Interzoo 2024, while expanding our client base in Germany by participating in the Global Market Expansion Program assisted by Start2Group in Munich.”. He also highlighted that “We are also looking forward to connecting with potential partners, namely various city municipalities, pet insurers, and vet clinic software providers at the upcoming SLUSH event in Finland.”
Supported by Seoul Business Agency, Petnow will be participating in SLUSH and its community side event ‘K-Startup Demo Day with Vertical’ that will be held at Maria01 (Lars Sonck Venue) to pitch on Nov 18. Any pet industry players interested in connecting with Petnow in person are welcome to pre-register at the Lyyti website for participation.
About Petnow Inc.: Developed to provide an animal welfare-friendly pet identification measure, the Petnow app has been distributed in 19 countries located in Europe, Asia, and North America to recognize dogs by scanning their noses that are unique like fingerprints. It is also the first app to support cat facial recognition that can identify two kinds of most popular pet animals. Since winning the Best of Innovation at CES 2022, the company has been securing SuperZoo 2023 NPS Award and iF Design Award 2024. The company has been collaborating with insurers, government departments, and licensees globally to actively add its application utilizing the technology.
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