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ZIM Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2024; Raises Full Year 2024 Guidance

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Reported Revenues of $2.77 Billion, Net Income of $1.13 Billion, Adjusted EBITDA1 of $1.53 Billion and Adjusted EBIT of $1.24 Billion2; Achieved Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT Margins of 55% and 45%, Respectively

Achieved 12% Volume Growth YOY with Record Carried Volume of 970 Thousand TEUs in Q3 2024

Increased Full Year 2024 Guidance to Adjusted EBITDA of $3.3 Billion to $3.6 Billion and Adjusted EBIT of $2.15 Billion to $2.45 Billion3

Declared Increased Dividend of ~$440 million, Comprised of a Regular Dividend of ~$340 Million, or 30% of Q3 Net Income, Plus Special Dividend of ~$100 Million; Per Share Distribution: $3.65 Per Share, Reflecting Regular Dividend of $2.81 Per Share Plus Special Dividend of $0.84 Per Share

HAIFA, Israel, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM), (“ZIM” or the “Company”) a global container liner shipping company, announced today its consolidated results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights

Net income for the third quarter was $1.13 billion (compared to a net loss of $2.27 billion in the third quarter of 20234), or diluted earnings per share of $9.345 (compared to diluted loss per share of $18.90 in the third quarter of 2023).Adjusted EBITDA1 for the third quarter was $1.53 billion, a year-over-year increase of 626%.Operating income (EBIT) for the third quarter was $1.23 billion, compared to operating loss of $2.28 billion in the third quarter of 2023.Adjusted EBIT1 for the third quarter was $1.24 billion, compared to Adjusted EBIT loss of $213 million in the third quarter of 2023.Total revenues for the third quarter were $2.77 billion, a year-over-year increase of 117%.Carried volume in the third quarter was 970 thousand TEUs, a year-over-year growth of 12%.Average freight rate per TEU in the third quarter was $2,480, a year-over-year increase of 118%.Net debt1 of $2.70 billion as of September 30, 2024, compared to $2.31 billion as of December 31, 2023; net leverage ratio1 of 0.9x as of September 30, 2024, compared to 2.2x as of December 31, 2023.

Eli Glickman, ZIM President & CEO, stated, “ZIM delivered strong third quarter results, as we again achieved record carried volumes contributing to our outstanding financial performance. We are pleased to share our success with our shareholders and declare a special dividend of ~$100 million on top of the regular 30% of quarterly net income dividend payout of ~$340 million, for a total dividend of ~$440 million, or $3.65 per share. Our growing earnings power is reflective of a strong rate environment, but also a testament to our diligent execution, upscaling our capacity and enhancing our cost structure. We’ve continued to see incremental benefits from our strategic investment in our operated capacity as new larger, more modern, cost-effective vessels join our fleet.”

Mr. Glickman added, “Also contributing to our strong Q3 was a decision we made earlier in the year to increase our exposure to spot volumes in the Transpacific trade. A key differentiator for ZIM is our commercial agility and we intend to continue to leverage this strength to capitalize on market opportunities moving forward. Based on results that have exceeded expectations to date and improved outlook for the fourth quarter of 2024, we have increased our full year 2024 guidance and today forecast full year Adjusted EBITDA between $3.3 billion and $3.6 billion and Adjusted EBIT between $2.15 billion and $2.45 billion.”

Mr. Glickman concluded, “We will close out the year with the final delivery of the remaining four out of 46 newbuild containerships that we secured, which include 28 LNG-powered vessels. Entering 2025, we will be operating a fleet that is both well-equipped to meet emissions reduction targets and well suited to the trades in which we operate. Supported by our declining unit costs, we believe ZIM is well positioned to deliver profitable growth over the long term.”

 

Summary of Key Financial and Operational Results

 Q3-24

 Q3-23

     9M-24 

     9M-23 

Carried volume (K-TEUs)………………………….

970

867

2,768

2,496

Average freight rate ($/TEU)………………………

2,480

1,139

1,889

1,235

Total revenues ($ in millions)……………………..

2,765

1,273

6,260

3,957

Operating income (loss) (EBIT) ($ in millions)

1,235

(2,276)

1,870

(2,457)

Profit (loss) before income tax ($ in millions). 

1,133

(2,342)

1,604

(2,678)

Net income (loss) ($ in millions)………………….

1,126

(2,270)

1,591

(2,541)

Adjusted EBITDA1 ($ in millions)………………..

1,531

211

2,725

859

Adjusted EBIT1 ($ in millions)…………………….

1,236

(213)

1,891

(373)

Net income (loss) margin (%)…………………….

41

(178)

25

(64)

Adjusted EBITDA margin (%)…………………….

55

17

44

22

Adjusted EBIT margin (%)…………………………

45

(17)

30

(9)

Diluted earnings (loss) per share ($)…………..

9.34

(18.90)

13.17

(21.19)

Net cash generated from operating activities
($ in millions)…………………………………………..

1,498

338

2,600

858

Free cash flow1 ($ in millions)……………………

1,454

328

2,470

791

SEP-30-24

DEC-31-23

Net debt1 ($ in millions)…………………………….

2,698

2,309

 

 

Financial and Operating Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

Total revenues were $2.77 billion for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $1.27 billion for the third quarter of 2023, mainly driven by the increase in freight rates as well as carried volume.

ZIM carried 970 thousand TEUs in the third quarter of 2024, compared to 867 thousand TEUs in the third quarter of 2023. The average freight rate per TEU was $2,480 for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $1,139 for the third quarter of 2023.

Operating income (EBIT) for the third quarter of 2024 was $1.23 billion, compared to operating loss of $2.28 billion for the third quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the impairment loss recorded in the third quarter of 2023 and the above-mentioned increase in revenues.

Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $1.13 billion, compared to net loss of $2.27 billion for the third quarter of 2023, also mainly driven by the above-mentioned impairment loss recorded in the third quarter of 2023 and the increase in revenues.

Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2024 was $1.53 billion, compared to $211 million for the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBIT was $1.24 billion for the third quarter of 2024, compared to Adjusted EBIT loss of $213 million for the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT margins for the third quarter of 2024 were 55% and 45%, respectively. This compares to 17% and -17% for the third quarter of 2023, respectively.

Net cash generated from operating activities was $1.50 billion for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $338 million for the third quarter of 2023.

Financial and Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

Total revenues were $6.26 billion for the first nine months of 2024, compared to $3.96 billion for the first nine months of 2023, primarily driven by both an increase in freight rates as well as carried volume.

ZIM carried 2,768 thousand TEUs in the first nine months of 2024, compared to 2,496 thousand TEUs in the first nine months of 2023. The average freight rate per TEU was $1,889 for the first nine months of 2024, compared to $1,235 for the first nine months of 2023.

Operating income (EBIT) for the first nine months of 2024 was $1.87 billion, compared to operating loss of $2.46 billion for the first nine months of 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the above-mentioned increase in revenues and the impairment loss recorded in the third quarter of 2023.

Net income for the first nine months of 2024 was $1.59 billion, compared to net loss of $2.54 billion for the first nine months of 2023, also mainly driven by the above-mentioned increase in revenues and impairment loss recorded in the third quarter of 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA was $2.72 billion for the first nine months of 2024, compared to $859 million for the first nine months of 2023. Adjusted EBIT was $1.90 billion for the first nine months of 2024, compared to Adjusted EBIT loss of $373 million for the first nine months of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT margins for the first nine months of 2024 were 44% and 30%, respectively. This compares to 22% and -9% for the first nine months of 2023.

Net cash generated from operating activities was $2.60 billion for the first nine months of 2024, compared to $858 million for the first nine months of 2023.

Liquidity, Cash Flows and Capital Allocation

ZIM’s total cash position (which includes cash and cash equivalents and investments in bank deposits and other investment instruments) increased by $441 million from $2.69 billion as of December 31, 2023 to $3.13 billion as of September 30, 2024. Capital expenditures totaled $50 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $14 million for the third quarter of 2023. Net debt position as of September 30, 2024 was $2.70 billion, compared to $2.31 billion, as of December 31, 2023, an increase of $389 million. ZIM’s net leverage ratio as of September 30, 2024, was 0.9x, compared to 2.2x as of December 31, 2023.

Third Quarter 2024 and Special Dividend

In accordance with the Company’s dividend policy, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of approximately $340 million, or $2.81 per ordinary share, reflecting approximately 30% of third quarter 2024 net income. In addition, the Board of Directors declared a special dividend of approximately $100 million, or $0.84 per share, for a total dividend of approximately $440 million or $3.65 per share. The dividend (both regular and special) will be paid on December 9, 2024, to holders of record of ZIM ordinary shares as of December 2, 2024.

All future dividends are subject to the discretion of Company’s Board of Directors and to the restrictions provided by Israeli law.

Use of Non-IFRS Measures in the Company’s 2024 Guidance

A reconciliation of the Company’s non-IFRS financial measures included in its full-year 2024 guidance to corresponding IFRS measures is not available on a forward-looking basis. In particular, the Company has not reconciled its Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT because the various reconciling items between such non-IFRS financial measures and the corresponding IFRS measures cannot be determined without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, the future costs and expenses for which the Company adjusts, the effect of which may be significant, and all of which are difficult to predict and are subject to frequent change.

Updated Full-Year 2024 Guidance

The Company increased its guidance for the full year of 2024 and now expects to generate Adjusted EBITDA between $3.3 billion and $3.6 billion and Adjusted EBIT between $2.15 billion and $2.45 billion. Previously, the Company expected to generate Adjusted EBITDA between $2.6 billion and $3.0 billion and Adjusted EBIT between $1.45 billion and $1.85 billion.

Conference Call Details

Management will host a conference call and webcast (along with a slide presentation) to review the results and provide a corporate update today at 8:00 AM ET.

To access the live conference call by telephone, please dial the following numbers: United States (toll free) +1-800-715-9871 or +1-646-307-1963; Israel +972-3-376-1144 or UK/international +44-20-3481-4247, and reference conference ID: 1972775 or the conference name. The call (and slide presentation) will be available via live webcast through ZIM’s website, located at the following link. Following the conclusion of the call, a replay of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website.

About ZIM

Founded in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) is a leading global container liner shipping company with established operations in more than 90 countries serving approximately 33,000 customers in over 300 ports worldwide. ZIM leverages digital strategies and a commitment to ESG values to provide customers innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services and exceptional customer experience. ZIM’s differentiated global-niche strategy, based on agile fleet management and deployment, covers major trade routes with a focus on select markets where the company holds competitive advantages. Additional information about ZIM is available at www.ZIM.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The following information contains, or may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements (as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, may include projections of the Company’s future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. These statements are only predictions based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events or results. There are important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to: market changes in freight, bunker, charter and other rates or prices (including as a result of the continued situation in the Red Sea), supply-demand fluctuations in the containerized shipping market, new legislation or regulation affecting the Company’s operations, new competition and changes in the competitive environment, our ability to achieve cost savings or expense reductions, the outcome of legal proceedings to which the Company is a party, global, regional and/or local political instability, including the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the increased tension between Israel and Iran and its proxies, in particular the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, inflation rate fluctuations, capital markets fluctuations and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including under the caption “Risk Factors” in its 2023 Annual Report filed with the SEC on March 13, 2024. 

Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform its prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, except as otherwise required by law.

The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures

The Company presents non-IFRS measures as additional performance measures as the Company believes that it enables the comparison of operating performance between periods on a consistent basis. These measures should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for operating income, any other performance measures, or cash flow data, which were prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as measures of profitability or liquidity. Please note that Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account debt service requirements or other commitments, including capital expenditures, and therefore, does not necessarily indicate the amounts that may be available for the Company’s use. In addition, the non-IFRS financial measures presented by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in the way these measures are calculated.

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude financial expenses (income), net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization in order to reach EBITDA, and further adjusted, as applicable, to exclude impairment of assets, non-cash charter hire expenses, capital gains (losses) beyond the ordinary course of business and expenses related to legal contingencies.

Adjusted EBIT is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude financial expenses (income), net and income taxes, in order to reach our results from operating activities, or EBIT, and further adjusted, as applicable, to exclude impairment of assets, non-cash charter hire expenses, capital gains (losses) beyond the ordinary course of business and expenses related to legal contingencies.

Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net cash generated from operating activities minus capital expenditures, net.

Net debt is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as face value of short- and long-term debt, minus cash and cash equivalents, bank deposits and other investment instruments.  We refer to this measure as net cash when cash and cash equivalents, bank deposits and other investment instruments exceed the face value of short- and long-term debt.

Net leverage ratio is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net debt (see above) divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve-month period. When our net debt is less than zero, we report the net leverage ratio as zero.

See the reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA and net cash generated from operating activities to free cash flow in the tables provided below.

Investor Relations:

Elana Holzman
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2300
holzman.elana@zim.com

Leon Berman
The IGB Group
212-477-8438
lberman@igbir.com

Media:

Avner Shats
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2520
media@zim.com

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)

(U.S. dollars in millions)

September 30

December 31

2024

2023

2023

Assets

Vessels

5,301.9

3,222.9

3,758.9

Containers and handling equipment

988.7

788.2

792.9

Other tangible assets

91.1

61.1

85.2

Intangible assets

107.6

93.3

102.0

Investments in associates 

26.0

26.8

26.4

Other investments

844.6

1,252.6

908.7

Other receivables

69.9

105.5

97.9

Deferred tax assets

2.5

9.6

2.6

Total non-current assets

7,432.3

5,560.0

5,774.6

Inventories

208.4

156.4

179.3

Trade and other receivables

1,062.5

644.3

596.5

Other investments

766.6

918.6

874.1

Cash and cash equivalents

1,548.7

912.1

921.5

Total current assets

3,586.2

2,631.4

2,571.4

Total assets

11,018.5

8,191.4

8,346.0

Equity

Share capital and reserves

2,041.1

1,980.7

2,017.5

Retained earnings

1,884.8

586.9

437.2

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

3,925.9

2,567.6

2,454.7

Non-controlling interests

4.8

3.8

3.3

Total equity

3,930.7

2,571.4

2,458.0

Liabilities

Lease liabilities

4,284.7

2,952.0

3,244.1

Loans and other liabilities

67.4

79.3

73.6

Employee benefits

43.4

39.4

46.1

Deferred tax liabilities

5.2

13.0

6.1

Total non-current liabilities

4,400.7

3,083.7

3,369.9

Trade and other payables

668.3

554.6

566.4

Provisions

93.0

58.3

60.7

Contract liabilities

433.8

207.3

198.1

Lease liabilities

1,433.6

1,668.0

1,644.7

Loans and other liabilities

58.4

48.1

48.2

Total current liabilities

2,687.1

2,536.3

2,518.1

Total liabilities

7,087.8

5,620.0

5,888.0

Total equity and liabilities

11,018.5

8,191.4

8,346.0

 

 

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data)

Nine months
ended September 30

Three months
ended September 30

Year ended
December 31

2024

2023

2024

2023

2023

Income from voyages and related services

6,259.8

3,956.9

2,765.2

1,273.0

5,162.2

Cost of voyages and related services

Operating expenses and cost of services

(3,381.9)

(2,922.0)

(1,167.8)

(1,008.4)

(3,885.1)

Depreciation

(824.9)

(1,212.8)

(292.1)

(417.4)

(1,449.8)

Impairment of assets

(2,034.9)

(2,034.9)

(2,034.9)

Gross profit (loss)

2,053.0

(2,212.8)

1,305.3

(2,187.7)

(2,207.6)

Other operating income

32.9

2.5

7.3

0.6

14.4

Other operating expenses

(1.7)

(32.5)

(1.1)

(22.4)

(29.3)

General and administrative expenses

(209.7)

(209.4)

(75.9)

(63.9)

(280.7)

Share of loss of associates

(4.8)

(5.2)

(0.8)

(2.3)

(7.8)

Results from operating activities

1,869.7

(2,457.4)

1,234.8

(2,275.7)

(2,511.0)

Finance income

81.0

117.7

19.8

35.6

142.2

Finance expenses

(346.5)

(338.7)

(121.6)

(101.5)

(446.7)

Net finance expenses

(265.5)

(221.0)

(101.8)

(65.9)

(304.5)

Profit (loss) before income taxes

1,604.2

(2,678.4)

1,133.0

(2,341.6)

(2,815.5)

Income taxes

(13.1)

137.1

(6.8)

71.1

127.6

Profit (loss) for the period

1,591.1

(2,541.3)

1,126.2

(2,270.5)

(2,687.9)

Attributable to:

Owners of the Company

1,586.2

(2,547.2)

1,124.6

(2,272.6)

(2,695.6)

Non-controlling interests

4.9

5.9

1.6

2.1

7.7

Profit (loss) for the period

1,591.1

(2,541.3)

1,126.2

(2,270.5)

(2,687.9)

Earnings (loss) per share (US$)

Basic earnings (loss) per 1 ordinary share

13.18

(21.19)

9.34

(18.90)

(22.42)

Diluted earnings (loss) per 1 ordinary share

13.17

(21.19)

9.34

(18.90)

(22.42)

Weighted average number of shares for earnings
(loss) per share calculation:

Basic

120,340,513

120,194,990

120,372,813

120,219,761

120,213,031

Diluted

120,463,258

120,194,990

120,475,290

120,219,761

120,213,031

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(U.S. dollars in millions)

Nine months ended
September 30

Three months ended
September 30

Year ended
December 31

2024

2023

2024

2023

2023

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit (loss) for the period

1,591.1

(2,541.3)

1,126.2

(2,270.5)

(2,687.9)

Adjustments for:

Depreciation and amortization

833.6

1,232.5

295.0

423.8

1,471.8

Impairment loss

2,063.4

2,063.4

2,063.4

Net finance expenses

265.5

221.0

101.8

65.9

304.5

Share of losses and change in fair value of investees

4.8

4.5

0.8

2.3

6.5

Capital loss (gain), net

(31.7)

3.2

(6.2)

(4.2)

(10.9)

Income taxes

13.1

(137.1)

6.8

(71.1)

(127.6)

Other non-cash items

11.9

14.2

8.9

4.5

18.9

2,688.3

860.4

1,533.3

214.1

1,038.7

Change in inventories

(29.1)

34.3

(20.7)

17.7

11.4

Change in trade and other receivables

(481.3)

237.5

(34.3)

60.6

242.7

Change in trade and other payables including contract liabilities

326.8

(76.7)

(5.0)

19.2

(95.1)

Change in provisions and employee benefits

31.9

7.0

4.6

4.1

15.9

(151.7)

202.1

(55.4)

101.6

174.9

Dividends received from associates

2.4

1.7

1.2

0.2

2.3

Interest received

64.6

113.0

24.8

25.0

133.8

Income taxes received (paid)

(3.2)

(319.4)

(6.4)

(3.3)

(329.7)

Net cash generated from operating activities

2,600.4

857.8

1,497.5

337.6

1,020.0

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from sale of tangible assets, intangible assets and interest
     in investees

10.5

21.4

7.3

3.7

27.4

Acquisition and capitalized expenditures of tangible assets,
     intangible assets and interest in investees

(141.1)

(75.2)

(50.3)

(13.7)

(115.7)

Proceeds from sale (acquisition) of investment instruments, net

240.8

(609.6)

(74.3)

(26.2)

(138.2)

Loans granted to investees

(5.2)

(3.8)

(2.4)

(2.1)

(5.4)

Change in other receivables

23.3

(4.7)

7.9

9.3

3.2

Change in other investments (mainly deposits), net

(34.4)

2,002.6

(34.4)

19.9

2,005.2

Net cash generated from (used in) investing activities

93.9

1,330.7

(146.2)

(9.1)

1,776.5

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of lease liabilities and borrowings

(1,591.2)

(1,214.1)

(474.2)

(352.7)

(1,713.1)

Change in short term loans

10.3

(21.0)

10.3

(21.0)

Dividend paid to non-controlling interests

(4.2)

(7.5)

(0.5)

(8.9)

Dividend paid to owners of the Company

(139.6)

(769.2)

(111.9)

(769.2)

Interest paid

(342.2)

(281.5)

(120.6)

(98.8)

(380.7)

Net cash used in financing activities

(2,066.9)

(2,293.3)

(696.9)

(451.5)

(2,892.9)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

627.4

(104.8)

654.4

(123.0)

(96.4)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

921.5

1,022.1

889.8

1,040.3

1,022.1

Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash held

(0.2)

(5.2)

4.5

(5.2)

(4.2)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

1,548.7

912.1

1,548.7

912.1

921.5

 

 

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBIT*

(U.S. dollars in millions)

Nine months ended
September 30

Three months ended
September 30

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net income (loss)

1,591

(2,541)

1,126

(2,270)

Financial expenses, net

266

221

102

66

Income taxes

13

(137)

7

(71)

Operating income (EBIT)

1,870

(2,457)

1,235

(2,276)

Capital loss (gain), beyond the ordinary
     course of business

(2)

21

(2)

0

Impairment of assets

0

2,063

0

2,063

Expenses related to legal contingencies

23

0

3

0

Adjusted EBIT

1,891

(373)

1,236

(213)

Adjusted EBIT margin

30 %

(9) %

45 %

(17) %

* The table above may contain slight summation differences due to rounding.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA*

(U.S. dollars in millions)

Nine months ended
September 30

Three months ended
September 30

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net income (loss)

1,591

(2,541)

1,126

(2,270)

Financial expenses, net

266

221

102

66

Income taxes

13

(137)

7

(71)

Depreciation and amortization

834

1,232

295

424

EBITDA

2,703

(1,225)

1,530

(1,852)

Capital loss (gain), beyond the ordinary
     course of business

(2)

21

(2)

0

Impairment of assets

0

2,063

0

2,063

Expenses related to legal contingencies

23

0

3

0

Adjusted EBITDA

2,725

859

1,531

211

Net income (loss) margin

25 %

(64) %

41 %

(178) %

Adjusted EBITDA margin

44 %

22 %

55 %

17 %

* The table above may contain slight summation differences due to rounding.

RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW

(U.S. dollars in millions)

Nine months ended
September 30

Three months ended
September 30

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net cash generated from operating
activities

2,600

858

1,498

338

Capital expenditures, net

(130)

(67)

(44)

(10)

Free cash flow

2,470

791

1,454

328

 

 

[1] See disclosure regarding “Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures.”

[2] Operating income (EBIT) for the third quarter was $1.23 billion. A reconciliation to Adjusted EBIT is provided in the tables below.

[3] The Company does not provide IFRS guidance because it cannot be determined without unreasonable effort. See disclosure regarding “Use of Non-IFRS Measures in the Company’s 2024 Guidance.”

[4] Net loss for the third quarter of 2023 was primarily driven by a non-cash impairment loss of $2.06 billion.

[5] The number of shares used to calculate the diluted earnings per share is 120,475,290. The number of outstanding shares as of September 30, 2024 was 120,389,157.

 

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Lucihub Unveils Creative Copilot AI Platform and Voice-Over Studio to Streamline Video Production and Global Collaboration

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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lucihub, the award-winning AI-powered video production platform, is disrupting digital storytelling with new advancements that seamlessly integrate pre-production and production into one streamlined workflow. Designed for global ease and efficiency, Lucihub‘s latest update offers a single sign-on experience that takes users from concept to completion, eliminating the need to juggle multiple tools.

A standout in this update is Creative Copilot, an enhanced version of Lucihub‘s AI pre-production platform, previously known as Butterfly. This tool marks a significant leap forward in AI-driven content creation, especially benefiting corporate video creation in HR, Communications and L&D teams. With Creative Copilot, users can transform initial ideas into structured scripts, shot lists, storyboards, and other marketing materials using simple, everyday language—no prompt engineering required—making professional-grade video pre-production accessible even for non-experts.

Included in Creative Copilot, Lucihub introduces an innovative voice-over studio that empowers users to add customizable voiceovers to their videos. Perfect for projects like employee onboarding and training videos, CEO messages, or employee highlight reels, this feature allows users to integrate high-quality voice talent into their projects with just a few clicks.

Adding to Lucihub’s suite of collaboration tools, the platform’s new teams and roles feature enables global collaboration, allowing teams worldwide to participate in projects from anywhere. With teams and roles, users can upload content from different locations, assign specific roles, and submit revisions seamlessly. This feature supports efficient teamwork, making it easy for contributors to stay aligned and engaged throughout the production process.

“We’re excited to launch Creative Copilot, the voice-over studio, and the teams and roles feature, which simplify video workflows and bring new dimensions to creative storytelling,” said Amer Tadayon, CEO of Lucihub. “These tools eliminate technical hurdles, allowing teams to focus on their creative vision and collaborate effortlessly across borders. With our professional human editors adding the finishing touch, we ensure every video achieves top-quality results.”

Lucihub’s new features are game changers, enabling users to navigate the full video production cycle on one platform. The platform supports pe-production tools, quick uploads of smartphone and proxy footage, and Lucihub’s expert editing team provides affordable, polished, high-quality content within hours, not weeks —ensuring that each project aligns with the user’s original creative vision.

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Lucihub is a cutting-edge, AI-powered video production platform that streamlines content creation from start to finish. Designed to support user-generated content from multiple collaborators, Lucihub‘s all-in-one solution delivers professionally edited videos in hours, not weeks. Merging advanced AI tools with human creativity, Lucihub’s platform empowers users to produce high-quality videos quickly, affordably, and without complexity. With a mission to make professional video production accessible to all, Lucihub’s innovative approach to storytelling enables creators to efficiently turn ideas into reality with precision and ease.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Summitas, an innovative client engagement platform for family offices, wealth advisors, and their clients, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Risclarity, a leading financial data aggregation and reporting solution for family wealth firms. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the client experience for family offices, combining the strengths of both companies to deliver a best-in-class solution.

“We’re creating a unified experience that enhances transparency, efficiency, and collaboration…”

Family offices face the challenge of managing diverse and often complex financial data for ultra-high-net-worth clients. With Summitas’ secure and customizable client portals and Risclarity’s cutting-edge aggregation and reporting capabilities, clients will benefit from an enriched, user-friendly experience that enhances transparency, collaboration, and efficiency.

Key Benefits of the Partnership

Secure Data Integration: Summitas’ API integration with Risclarity ensures that sensitive financial information is securely provided to clients when they want it and on their device of choice. Summitas and Risclarity prioritize data security, ensuring that family offices can trust that the highest cryptography and compliance standards protect sensitive client information.

Enhanced Engagement: By providing consolidated investment reporting online, firms have deeper conversations with their clients when meeting in person.

“We are excited about integrating with Summitas,” said Rick Higgins, CEO and Founder of Risclarity. Combining our investment data aggregation service and bespoke reporting with Summitas’ client engagement portal enables family offices to create a best-of-breed technology capability while providing the end client with a complete and holistic view of their wealth.”

“This partnership with Risclarity underscores our commitment to providing family offices with the most secure, seamless, and innovative solutions available,” said Dan Gregerson, Chairman and CEO of Summitas. “By combining our robust client engagement platform with Risclarity’s advanced data aggregation and reporting, we’re creating a unified experience that enhances transparency, efficiency, and collaboration for wealth advisors and their clients.”

About Summitas
Established in 2007 by seasoned entrepreneurs with a deep understanding of ultra-high net worth clientele and mission-critical software development, Summitas was born out of a vision to harness technology to cater to the evolving needs of the 21st-century wealth industry.

About Risclarity
Risclarity fills in the technology gaps family wealth firms face when serving the complex needs of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. We enable firms to combine disparate data sets, scale their operations, and provide comprehensive client reporting. We are taking an innovative approach to simplifying complexity so our clients can scale efficiently and securely.

For more information on how Risclarity integrates with Summitas, please visit our partner integration page: https://www.risclarity.com/partners/summitas.

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Enterprise Content Management ECM Market Surges to USD 120.27 Billion by 2030, Propelled by 16.1% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®

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The Enterprise Content Management (ECM) market is growing rapidly, propelled by factors like rising volumes of digital content across industries, driving organizations to adopt ECM solutions for efficient data management and workflow streamlining. Regulatory compliance demands, especially in highly regulated sectors like healthcare and finance, further boost ECM adoption as companies work to secure and organize records.

LEWES, Del., Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Enterprise Content Management ECM Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market Reports®. The report reveals that the market was valued at USD 37.46 Billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 120.27 Billion by the end of the forecast period.

ECM solutions are becoming more attractive with cloud integrations and AI-driven analytics, enhancing flexibility and enabling valuable insights for optimized operations. However, certain challenges restrain market growth. High initial implementation costs and ongoing maintenance expenses can be prohibitive, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. Data privacy concerns, especially in cloud environments, create hesitations due to fears of unauthorized access and breaches. Complexity in integrating ECM with legacy systems also poses challenges, as seamless integration is vital to unlocking ECM’s full potential. Nonetheless, the ECM market is expected to expand, driven by continued innovation and a growing awareness of its productivity and compliance benefits.

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REPORT ATTRIBUTES

DETAILS

STUDY PERIOD

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BASE YEAR

2023

FORECAST PERIOD

2024-2030

HISTORICAL PERIOD

2021-2022

UNIT

Value (USD Billion)

KEY COMPANIES PROFILED

Hewlett Packard, M-Files, Microsoft, Newgen Software, OpenText, Oracle, Xerox, Alfresco Software, Hyland Software

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Global Enterprise Content Management ECM Market Overview

Market Drivers Fueling Growth in the Enterprise Content Management ECM Market

Increasing Demand for Data-Driven Insights and Compliance Requirements
The rise of data-driven decision-making and strict compliance regulations are major drivers in the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) market. Organizations face growing pressure to manage and analyze vast amounts of data efficiently to gain competitive insights. Moreover, regulatory compliance in sectors like healthcare, finance, and government mandates robust ECM systems to ensure secure, traceable, and compliant handling of documents. This trend is propelling investments in ECM solutions that facilitate not only data storage but also analytics and compliance monitoring, ultimately driving the market forward.Shift to Cloud-Based ECM Solutions for Scalability and Flexibility
As businesses expand, the need for scalable, flexible, and accessible content management solutions is becoming critical, making cloud-based ECM solutions a popular choice. Cloud ECM allows companies to store and manage content without extensive on-premise infrastructure, which helps reduce costs and increase flexibility. The scalability of cloud solutions supports growth, and the ability to access content remotely has become vital in today’s remote and hybrid work environments. This shift toward cloud ECM is a significant driver, fostering growth as organizations seek more adaptable and efficient content management systems.Growth of Digital Transformation and Automation in Business Processes
Digital transformation initiatives are accelerating the adoption of ECM as organizations seek to modernize and automate content-heavy processes. ECM systems enable streamlined workflows, efficient document processing, and integration with other enterprise applications, which reduces manual workloads and operational inefficiencies. Automation capabilities, such as AI-driven categorization and predictive analytics, are further enhancing ECM’s value, allowing businesses to optimize resources and enhance productivity. This trend toward digital and automated solutions is a key market driver, making ECM a central element in modern business operations.

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Market Restraints Limiting Expansion in the Enterprise Content Management ECM Market

High Implementation and Maintenance Costs
One of the primary restraints in the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) market is the high cost associated with implementation and ongoing maintenance. ECM solutions, particularly for large organizations, require substantial upfront investment in terms of software, hardware, and skilled personnel for deployment. Additionally, the recurring costs of updates, troubleshooting, and training employees can be a financial burden, especially for smaller organizations. These high costs deter some businesses from adopting ECM solutions, thereby limiting market expansion, particularly in sectors with constrained IT budgets.Complexity in Integration with Existing Systems
Integrating ECM systems with existing IT infrastructure, including legacy systems and other enterprise software, presents a significant challenge for many organizations. Compatibility issues, data migration difficulties, and the need for customization can create complex and time-consuming integration processes. This complexity can disrupt operations and demand extensive technical expertise, making ECM adoption less appealing for organizations that lack the resources or personnel for a smooth transition. As a result, integration challenges continue to be a significant barrier in the ECM market, slowing its adoption rate.Data Security and Privacy Concerns
Data security and privacy concerns are critical limitations within the ECM market, particularly as data breaches and cyber threats continue to rise. Organizations are often wary of potential vulnerabilities in ECM systems, especially when cloud-based solutions are involved, as they might expose sensitive information to unauthorized access or data leaks. Regulatory pressures surrounding data protection, such as GDPR and HIPAA, further add to this restraint, as businesses must ensure ECM solutions comply with stringent data privacy standards. These security concerns discourage some organizations from fully committing to ECM, hindering market growth.

Geographic Dominance

The Enterprise Content Management (ECM) market showcases notable geographic dominance, with North America and Europe leading due to their advanced digital infrastructure, high levels of technological adoption, and strong regulatory frameworks around data management and compliance. North America, in particular, benefits from the presence of established ECM providers and a large number of businesses investing in digital transformation, making it a major contributor to market revenue. Europe follows closely, driven by GDPR regulations that compel companies to adopt robust ECM solutions for data privacy and security. Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region is emerging as a significant market due to rapid economic growth, increasing digitalization, and rising awareness of ECM benefits in countries like China, Japan, and India. In contrast, regions such as Africa and other parts of the world are in the early stages of ECM adoption, primarily due to limited IT budgets and infrastructure challenges. However, as digital transformation initiatives expand globally, these regions are expected to contribute to ECM market growth over time.

 Enterprise Content Management ECM Market Key Players Shaping the Future

Major players, including Hewlett Packard, M-Files, Microsoft, Newgen Software, OpenText, Oracle, Xerox, Alfresco Software, Hyland Software. and more, play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Enterprise Content Management ECM Market. Financial statements, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis provide valuable insights into the industry’s key players.

Enterprise Content Management ECM Market Segment Analysis

Based on the research, Verified Market Reports® has segmented the global Enterprise Content Management ECM Market into Type, Application and Geography.

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