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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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OGC Named Virtual Law Firm of the Year by LegalTech Breakthrough

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Fifth Annual LegalTech Breakthrough Awards Honor Virtual Law Firm of the Year

BOSTON, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — OGC, a law firm of seasoned general counsel and senior in-house attorneys who augment corporate legal teams and provide fractional general counsel services to early-stage companies, has been named “Virtual Law Firm of the Year” by the LegalTech Breakthrough Awards. The fifth annual awards recognize the top technology companies, solutions, and products in the legal technology industry today.

“We are thrilled to be recognized for our virtual approach that allows us to customize our offerings to clients on an as-needed basis, while allowing our attorneys to achieve the work-life balance that is so important to professional and personal well-being–and sadly lacking for many attorneys.”

“For more than 20 years, long before most law firms even considered the possibilities of working virtually, OGC has been succeeding as a virtual law firm with its unique structure and business-first approach to lawyering,” said Greg Williamson, OGC’s managing partner. “We are thrilled to be recognized for our virtual approach that allows us to customize our offerings to clients on an as-needed basis, while allowing our attorneys to achieve the work-life balance that is so important to professional and personal well-being–and sadly lacking for many attorneys.”

OGC was recognized for its model that allows its partner-level attorneys to tailor services to meet the specific needs of clients, from small-to-medium sized companies without in-house legal support to large enterprises seeking additional bench strength. With no offices to maintain and no billable hour requirements, OGCs can provide the services and solutions their clients need–not what the traditional law firm legal service delivery model demands.

The Legal Tech Breakthrough Awards aims to perform the most comprehensive evaluation of LegalTech tools, services and companies today, with the goal of recognizing the breakthrough solutions.

About OGC

OGC is a unique law firm that offers the relationship and experience of a traditional law firm with the cost savings and speed of an alternative legal service provider. By combining top-notch legal talent and significant business acumen, our OGCs deliver the value and efficiency of an in-house lawyer, without adding to our client’s headcount or sacrificing quality. With a deep bench of talent, OGC serves companies of all sizes either as a fractional general counsel or as a seamless extension to an existing legal department. OGC’s approach is simple: We offer practical legal advice with less over-lawyering. To learn more, visit OutsideGC.com.

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Docusign Unveils “Docusign for Developers” to Accelerate Intelligent Agreement Management at Docusign Discover Event

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World’s First Developer Event Focused on Agreements Showcases Next-Generation Innovation

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Docusign [NASDAQ: DOCU] hosted its inaugural Docusign Discover event, unveiling Docusign for Developers, a powerful suite of tools and resources designed for developers, partners, and entrepreneurs to revolutionize agreement management. This launch makes it possible for businesses to integrate, extend, and scale solutions on the Docusign Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) platform, unlocking the full potential of agreements through seamless workflows, advanced insights, and a thriving ecosystem.

“When developers build on Docusign, their impact is felt all over the globe,” Docusign CEO Allan Thygesen said. “Building a thriving partner ecosystem around Docusign IAM will benefit our customers by creating the world’s largest collection of agreement management applications and extensions to help drive their business.”

Docusign IAM and the Power of the Agreement Ecosystem
The Docusign IAM platform transforms static documents into actionable insights that power business workflows in an open and extensible way. Our ecosystem of partners, developers, and entrepreneurs have a unique opportunity to transform the way 1.6 million Docusign customers create, commit to, and manage their agreements — offering new ways to:

Automate complex workflows with Maestro, enabling businesses to reduce manual work and boost efficiency.Extract actionable insights with Navigator, surfacing critical data locked inside static documents to power better decision-making.Build and publish custom applications that connect and extend IAM solutions to existing business systems.

Introducing Docusign for Developers
Docusign for Developers extends the capabilities of the IAM platform with robust tools and resources to integrate, automate, and scale solutions across the entire agreement lifecycle. Key components include:

Extension Apps: Allow developers to integrate their unique functionalities or services into Docusign and distribute them through the Docusign App Center to reach 1.6 million customers.Developer Console: Create, test, publish, and manage extension apps that work with Docusign IAM solutions.Agreement APIs: An expansion of our existing API portfolio (eSignature, Web Forms, Admin) with new agreement APIs that embed IAM platform capabilities into external product experiences, enabling developers to build integrations that extend beyond eSignature. These new APIs include:Maestro API (beta): Empowers developers to programmatically integrate workflows with their systems, enabling advanced automation and customization of agreement processes.Navigator API (beta): Facilitates the querying and integration of structured agreement data, as well as AI-driven insights into external applications.Docusign Developer Center: Offers new developer tools, including SDKs and plug-ins, content, sample apps, and quick start guides to boost developer productivity. It’s your one-stop destination to explore, integrate with, and extend Docusign faster than ever before.Docusign Developer Community: A vibrant new space in the Docusign Community designed for developers to foster innovation, collaboration, and support.

These tools empower developers to tackle unique scenarios such as automating data verification, connecting to cloud storage, and embedding agreement workflows directly into their existing systems, enabling unparalleled efficiency and customization.

New AI-Assisted Review for Contracts
At Discover, Docusign also announced the launch of AI-Assisted Review, a groundbreaking feature powered by Docusign AI that transforms the contract review process. This new capability streamlines negotiations by reviewing agreements against internally approved legal guidelines, flagging discrepancies, and suggesting language changes in real time.

With AI-Assisted Review, users can also generate new language from simple instructions, ask specific contract questions, and receive instant insights — all within Microsoft Word for a seamless experience. By automating tedious tasks while keeping human oversight at the center, AI-Assisted Review reduces risk, accelerates agreement cycles, and empowers teams to focus on higher-value work. AI-Assisted Review is available for Docusign CLM users in the U.S. starting today and will expand to more countries and Docusign IAM next year.

Real-World Innovations
The event also showcased transformative solutions from partners and developers who are already improving agreement processes across industries today:

With Workday, SAP, and Salesforce integrations, the data that needs to be added to agreements, such as offer letters, procurement contracts, or sales deals, flows automatically from these systems into each agreement, ensuring accuracy and eliminating manual data entry.Sandbox Banking’s Glyue app automates customer account management for financial institutions, reducing errors and improving the customer experience.Quik!’s FormXtract uses AI to extract data from forms with near-perfect accuracy, while NeuraFlash’s connector app, built in partnership with MuleSoft, integrates Docusign with systems like Coupa, SAP, and Workday, eliminating manual data entry and unlocking agreement data.Velatura digitizes patient consent management, streamlining workflows and enhancing data sharing for over 12 million healthcare records.Bonterms streamlines agreements with open-source, standardized templates for enterprise businesses, such as NDAs, service level agreements, cloud terms, and more, crafted by expert legal professionals to reduce negotiation time.

About Docusign
Docusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.6 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use Docusign solutions to accelerate the process of doing business and simplify people’s lives. With intelligent agreement management, Docusign unleashes business-critical data that is trapped inside of documents. Until now, these were disconnected from business systems of record, costing businesses time, money, and opportunity. Using Docusign’s Intelligent Agreement Management platform, companies can create, commit, and manage agreements with solutions created by the #1 company in e-signature and contract lifecycle management (CLM). For more information visit http://www.docusign.com

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Gainful partners with Recharge to power smarter subscriptions for personalized nutrition

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The nutrition brand, which specializes in customized supplements and powders integral to subscribers’ daily routines, will use the Recharge platform to retain, manage, delight, and grow their customers

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Recharge, the leading subscription platform, today announced that Gainful, the personalized nutrition company, has migrated their subscription business to the Recharge platform. The partnership will see Gainful collaborate with Recharge to fulfill their mission of thoughtfully serving their hundreds of thousands of customers through highly personalized nutrition solutions.

Historically a subscription-only brand, Gainful has delivered over one million personalized solutions to hundreds of thousands of customers since launching in 2017. With Recharge, Gainful will continue to bolster their subscriber retention strategies and drive revenue with best-in-class features and tools like Recharge’s Bundles, prepaid subscriptions, and more.

With personalization at the heart of Gainful’s business—from an in-depth pre-checkout quiz that recommends products to their customers to offering all subscribers free, one-on-one access to their own Registered Dietitian—their partnership with Recharge will take their customer-centric approach to the next level.

“Gainful has been making its mark on the DTC world as a top nutrition brand for the better half of a decade and we’re honored to be part of this next phase of their journey,” said Oisin O’Connor, co-founder and CEO of Recharge. “I’m excited to see Gainful continue to scale its subscription business with Recharge by its side, helping deliver the best and most innovative retention solutions in the industry.”

“I’m thrilled to announce our partnership with Recharge. Their world-class subscription management platform will enhance our customer’s ability to personalize their regimen to fit their precise needs,” said Jahaan Ansari, co-founder and CTO of Gainful. “By relying on this technology, it allows our engineering team to focus on bringing additional value to our customers: personalized recommendations, education, and guidance will continue to be key pillars in Gainful platform, enabling customers to gain more from each day.”

Recharge’s turnkey suite of tools, including its core subscription management solution, will allow Gainful to drive incremental revenue by converting, retaining, and delighting subscribers, all while reducing tech stack costs and inefficiencies.

About Recharge:
Recharge is simplifying retention and growth for innovative ecommerce brands. As the #1 subscription platform, Recharge is dedicated to empowering brands to easily set up and manage subscriptions, create dynamic experiences at every customer touchpoint, and continuously evaluate business performance. Powering everything from no-code customer portals, personalized offers, and dynamic bundles, Recharge helps merchants seamlessly manage, grow, and delight their subscribers while reducing operating costs and churn. Today, Recharge powers more than 20,000 merchants serving 100 million subscribers, including brands such as Blueland, Hello Bello, LOLA, Chamberlain Coffee, and Bobbie. For more information, visit https://www.getrecharge.com

About Gainful:
Gainful launched in 2017 with a simple mission: to empower their customers to be their best, healthiest selves. Gainful sweats the details so their customers don’t have to, giving them peace of mind that their supplements contain the finest ingredients, specifically for them. With a wide range of nutrition products — from protein powder to pre-workout, hydration to fiber, and everything in between — Gainful’s team of registered dieticians help all of their customers in crafting personalized, effective nutrition plans. For more information, visit https://www.gainful.com/

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