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2% Growth in Total Revenues to $1.2 billion for the Fourth Quarter of 2023

1% Growth in Total Revenues to $4.9 billion for Fiscal Year 2023

 68% Growth in Earnings per Share and 44% Growth in Adjusted Earnings per Share for the Fourth Quarter of 2023

17% Growth in Earnings per Share and 10% Growth in Adjusted Earnings per Share for Fiscal Year 2023

Initiating Inaugural Quarterly Dividend

DUBLIN, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TriNet Group, Inc. (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of comprehensive and flexible human capital management (HCM) solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023. The fourth quarter highlights below include non-GAAP financial measures which are reconciled later in this release.

Fourth quarter highlights include:

Total revenues increased 2% to $1.2 billion compared to the same period last year.Professional service revenues were flat at $189 million compared to the same period last year.Net income was $67 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, compared to net income of $49 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, in the same period last year.Adjusted Net Income was $82 million, or $1.60 per diluted share, compared to Adjusted Net Income of $71 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, in the same period last year.Adjusted EBITDA was $140 million, representing an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 11.2%, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $111 million, representing an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 9.0% in the same period last year.Average Worksite Employees (WSEs) decreased 3% as compared to the same period last year and increased 1% as compared to the previous quarter, to approximately 338,000.HRIS Cloud Services Revenues decreased 14% to $12 million compared to the same period last year.Average HRIS Users decreased 14% as compared to the same period last year, to approximately 204,000.

Full year highlights include:

Total revenues increased 1% to $4.9 billion as compared to 2022.Professional service revenues were approximately flat at $756 million as compared to 2022.Net income was $375 million or $6.56 per diluted share, compared to net income of $355 million or $5.61 per diluted share, in 2022.Adjusted Net income was $446 million or $7.81 per diluted share, compared to net income of $448 million or $7.07 per diluted share, in 2022.Adjusted EBITDA was $697 million, representing an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 14.2%, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $688 million, representing an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 14.1% in 2022.Average Worksite Employees (WSEs) decreased by 5% compared to 2022, to approximately 331,000.HRIS Cloud Services Revenues increased 16% to $52 million compared to 2022.Average HRIS Users decreased 13% compared to 2022, to approximately 215,000.

Dividend:

TriNet announces quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share.Ex-Dividend Date March 29, 2024, Dividend Record Date April 1, 2024, Dividend Payment Date April 22, 2024.

Leadership Change (for more information, please visit investor.trinet.com):

Burton M. Goldfield announced his intent to retire today concluding a successful 15-year career as President & CEO of TriNet. He will continue as a special advisor to the company through March 31, 2025.

“Throughout 2023 in what proved to be a challenging economic environment, TriNet focused its execution on the areas within our control,” said Burton M. Goldfield, TriNet’s President and CEO. “Through our investment in sales, we accelerated our new sales in the fourth quarter, and we just completed our best January ever. We benefited from strong customer retention as we kept our customers at the center of everything we do. Finally, we launched our inaugural dividend completing an extraordinary year of capital allocation.”

He continued, “As just announced, I am retiring and transitioning the leadership of TriNet to Mike Simonds, and I have every confidence in Mike to keep moving the company forward. I am very proud of what we created during my more than 15 years as President and CEO of TriNet. My goal was to create an enduring company, and I believe that TriNet’s best days are still ahead.”

“On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Burton for his incredible leadership,” said TriNet Chairman, David Hodgson. “We are thrilled to have Mike join TriNet as President and CEO. We have confidence that he is the right person to lead TriNet as it continues its growth.” 

“I know I speak for all TriNet colleagues when I thank Burton for his integral role in building TriNet into what it has become today,” said Kelly Tuminelli, TriNet’s Chief Financial Officer. “TriNet executed extraordinarily well throughout 2023 managing expenses prudently while investing in sales and service and executing against our capital plan which has culminated in our announced inaugural dividend. We look forward to our continued strong execution in 2024, ensuring we are there for our customers, colleagues, and stockholders.”

Dividend Announcement

On February 12, 2024, TriNet’s Board of Director’s approved a dividend of $0.25 per share. TriNet’s stock will have an Ex-Dividend Date of March 29, 2024, a Dividend Record Date of April 1, 2024, and a Dividend Payment Date of April 22, 2024.

First Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Guidance

In addition to announcing our fourth quarter 2023 results, we provide our first quarter and full-year 2024 guidance. Non-GAAP financial measures are reconciled later in this release. Percentages reflect the increase or (decrease) from the prior year quarter and prior year end.

Q1 2024

Full Year 2024

Low

High

Low

High

Total Revenues

— %

3 %

(1) %

4 %

Professional Service Revenues

2 %

8 %

1 %

5 %

Insurance Cost Ratio

86.5 %

82.5 %

88.5 %

86.5 %

Diluted net income per share of common stock

$        1.82

$        2.54

$        4.57

$        6.08

Adjusted Net Income per share – diluted

$        2.10

$        2.85

$        5.80

$        7.35

Annual Report on Form 10-K

We anticipate filing our Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Form 10-K”) for the year ended December 31, 2023 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and making it available at http://www.trinet.com today, February 15, 2024. This press release should be read in conjunction with the Form 10-K and the related Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in the Form 10-K.

Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast

TriNet will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) today to discuss its fourth quarter results for 2023 and provide first quarter and full-year financial guidance for 2024. TriNet encourages participants to pre-register for the conference call. Callers who pre-register will be given a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. To pre-register, go to: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10185965/fb77e71f5d. For those who would like to join the call but have not pre-registered, they can do so by dialing +1 (412) 317-5426 and requesting the “TriNet Conference Call.” The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of TriNet’s website at https://investor.trinet.com. Participants can pre-register for the webcast by going to:  https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/789681153. A replay of the webcast will be available on this website for approximately one year. A telephonic replay will be available for one week following the conference call at +1 (412) 317-0088 conference ID: 4058379.

About TriNet

TriNet provides small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) with full-service industry-specific HR solutions, providing both professional employer organization (PEO) and human resources information system (HRIS) services. TriNet offers access to human capital expertise, benefits, risk mitigation, compliance, payroll, and R&D tax credit services, all enabled by industry-leading technology. TriNet’s suite of products also includes services and software-based solutions to help streamline workflows by connecting HR, benefits, employee engagement, payroll and time & attendance. Rooted in more than 30 years of supporting entrepreneurs and adapting to the ever-changing modern workplace, TriNet empowers SMBs to focus on what matters most – growing their business and enabling their people For more information, please visit TriNet.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to TriNet’s financial results as determined in accordance with GAAP are included at the end of this press release following the accompanying financial data. For a description of these non-GAAP financial measures, including the reasons management uses each measure, please see the section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains, and statements made during the above referenced conference call will contain, statements that are not historical in nature, are predictive in nature, or that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions or otherwise contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among other things, TriNet’s expectations and assumptions regarding: TriNet’s financial guidance for the fourth quarter and full-year 2023 and the underlying assumptions; TriNet’s future financial performance and long-term growth; the continued value to customers and stockholders of TriNet’s product offerings; our ability to continue to grow new client sales, client tenure and improve retention, including through product and technological innovation; and the ability of our solutions to meet all client needs throughout their business cycle. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as, but not limited to, “ability,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “guidance,” “impact,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “strategy,” “target,” “value,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions or variations intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance but are based on management’s expectations as of the date hereof and assumptions that are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from our current expectations and any past or future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements include: our ability to manage unexpected changes in workers’ compensation and health insurance claims and costs by worksite employees; our ability to mitigate the unique business risks we face as a co-employer; the effects of volatility in the financial and economic environment on the businesses that make up our client base; loss of clients for reasons beyond our control and the short-term contracts we typically use with our clients; the impact of regional or industry-specific economic and health factors on our operations; the impact of failures or limitations in the business systems and service centers we rely upon; the impact of discontinuing our discretionary credits on our business and client loyalty and retention; changes in our insurance coverage or our relationships with key insurance carriers; our ability to improve our services and technology to satisfy client and regulatory expectations; our ability to effectively integrate businesses we have acquired or may acquire in the future; our ability to effectively manage and improve our operational effectiveness and resiliency; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the effects of increased competition and our ability to compete effectively; the impact on our business of cyber-attacks, breaches, disclosures and other data-related incidents; our ability to protect against and remediate cyber-attacks, breaches, disclosures and other data-related incidents, whether intentional or inadvertent and whether attributable to us or our service providers; our ability to comply with constantly evolving data privacy and security laws; our ability to manage changes in, uncertainty regarding, or adverse application of the complex laws and regulations that govern our business; changing laws and regulations governing health insurance and employee benefits; our ability to be recognized as an employer of worksite employees and for our benefits plans to satisfy all requirements under federal and state regulations; changes in the laws and regulations that govern what it means to be an employer, employee or independent contractor; the impact of new and changing laws regarding remote work; our ability to comply with the licensing requirements that govern our HCM solutions; the outcome of existing and future legal and tax proceedings; fluctuation in our results of operations and stock price due to factors outside of our control; our ability to comply with the restrictions of our credit facility and meet our debt obligations; and the impact of concentrated ownership in our stock by Atairos and other large stockholders. Any of these factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from our anticipated results.

Further information on risks that could affect TriNet’s results is included in our filings with the SEC, including under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are available on our investor relations website at http://investor.trinet.com and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Copies of these filings are also available by contacting TriNet Corporation’s Investor Relations Department at (510) 875-7201. Except as required by law, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements in this press release, and any forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. In addition, we do not assume any obligation, and do not intend, to update any of our forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

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(408) 646-5103

Key Financial and Operating Metrics

We regularly review certain key financial and operating metrics to evaluate growth trends, measure our performance and make strategic decisions. These key financial and operating metrics may change over time. Our key financial and operating metrics for the periods presented were as follows:

Three Months Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

(in millions, except per share and Operating Metrics data)

2023

2022

% Change

2023

2022

% Change

Income Statement Data:

Total revenues

$    1,245

$    1,226

2

%

$    4,922

$    4,885

1

%

Operating income

86

56

54

469

499

(6)

Net income

67

49

37

375

355

6

Diluted net income per share of common stock

1.31

0.78

68

6.56

5.61

17

Non-GAAP measures (1):

  Adjusted EBITDA

140

111

26

697

688

1

  Adjusted Net income

82

71

15

446

448

—

Operating Metrics:

Insurance Cost Ratio

87 %

88 %

(1)

%

84 %

84 %

—

%

Average WSEs (2)

337,924

347,671

(3)

331,423

348,543

(5)

Total WSEs at period end (2)

347,542

348,652

—

347,542

348,652

—

Average HRIS Users  (3)

204,006

238,865

(15)

215,295

248,496

(13)

(1)

Refer to Non-GAAP measures definitions and reconciliations from GAAP measures under the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”.

(2)

Total WSEs includes approximately 12,000 incremental WSEs for December 31, 2023 and Average WSEs includes approximately 4,000 incremental WSEs for the fourth quarter of 2023 (1,000 for the full year 2023) that were charged a platform user access fee. Additionally, Total WSEs includes approximately 4,500 incremental WSEs for December 31, 2023 and Average WSEs includes approximately 4,800 for the fourth quarter of 2023 (1,500 for the full year 2023) additional service recipients. These were identified as a result of our ongoing effort to ensure that our billing practices best match the expectations of our customers. Please refer to Item 7 under Management Discussion & Analysis in our 2023 10-K.

(3)

For the year ended September 30, 2022, reflects HRIS Users from February 15, 2022, the date on which we acquired Zenefits, to the end of the period.

(in millions)

December 31,
2023

December 31,
2022

%
Change

Balance Sheet Data:

Working capital

115

338

(66)

%

Total assets

3,693

3,443

7

Debt

1,093

496

120

Total stockholders’ equity

78

775

(90)

 

Year Ended December 31,

(in millions)

2023

2022

% Change

Cash Flow Data:

  Net cash provided by operating activities

$             545

$                562

(3)

%

  Net cash used in investing activities

(70)

(226)

(69)

  Net cash used in financing activities

(546)

(536)

2

  Non-GAAP measure (1):

    Corporate Operating Cash Flows

$             539

$                497

8

(1)

Refer to Non-GAAP measures definitions and reconciliations from GAAP measures under the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”.

 

TRINET GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Year Ended
December 31,

(in millions except per share data)

2023

2022

2023

2022

Professional service revenues

$                   189

$                   189

$                   756

$                   754

Insurance service revenues

1,056

1,037

4,166

4,131

Total revenues

1,245

1,226

4,922

4,885

Insurance costs

919

916

3,513

3,463

Cost of providing services

77

78

307

303

Sales and marketing

71

63

285

242

General and administrative

57

76

211

241

Systems development and programming

16

19

65

73

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets

19

18

72

64

Total costs and operating expenses

1,159

1,170

4,453

4,386

Operating income

86

56

469

499

Other income (expense):

Interest expense, bank fees and other

(16)

(5)

(40)

(39)

Interest income

16

14

72

22

Income before provision for income taxes

86

65

501

482

Income taxes

19

16

126

127

Net income

$                     67

$                     49

$                   375

$                   355

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes

6

—

3

(4)

Comprehensive income

$                     73

$                     49

$                   378

$                   351

Net income per share:

Basic

$                  1.33

$                  0.79

$                  6.61

$                  5.66

Diluted

$                  1.31

$                  0.78

$                  6.56

$                  5.61

Weighted average shares:

Basic

51

62

57

63

Diluted

51

62

57

64

 

TRINET GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

December 31,

December 31,

(in millions, except share and per share data)

2023

2022

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$                    287

$                    354

Investments

65

76

Restricted cash, cash equivalents and investments

1,269

1,263

Accounts receivable, net

18

19

Unbilled revenue, net

447

375

Prepaid expenses, net

67

71

Other payroll assets

381

122

Other current assets

44

46

  Total current assets

2,578

2,326

Restricted cash, cash equivalents and investments, noncurrent

158

153

Investments, noncurrent

143

151

Property and equipment, net

17

24

Operating lease right-of-use asset

24

31

Goodwill

462

462

Software and other intangible assets, net

172

163

Other assets

139

133

  Total assets

$                 3,693

$                 3,443

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

$                      87

$                      98

Revolving credit agreement borrowings

109

—

Client deposits and other client liabilities

65

106

Accrued wages

515

437

Accrued health insurance costs, net

175

174

Accrued workers’ compensation costs, net

50

54

Payroll tax liabilities and other payroll withholdings

1,438

1,087

Operating lease liabilities

14

15

Insurance premiums and other payables

10

17

  Total current liabilities

2,463

1,988

Long-term debt, noncurrent

984

496

Accrued workers’ compensation costs, noncurrent, net

120

128

Deferred taxes

13

8

Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent

30

41

Other non current liabilities

5

7

  Total liabilities

3,615

2,668

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock

—

—

Common stock and additional paid-in capital

976

899

Accumulated deficit

(896)

(119)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(2)

(5)

  Total stockholders’ equity

78

775

  Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity

$                 3,693

$                 3,443

 

TRINET GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

Year Ended December 31,

(in millions)

2023

2022

2021

Operating activities

Net income

$        375

$        355

338

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets

72

64

54

Amortization of deferred costs

40

38

31

Amortization of ROU asset, lease modification, impairment, and abandonment

9

25

12

Stock based compensation

59

62

50

Accretion of discount rate on lease liabilities

2

2

2

Provision for doubtful accounts

3

2

—

Deferred income taxes

5

(22)

(9)

Losses from disposition of assets

1

6

—

Losses and impairment on investments

1

18

—

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable, net

(2)

—

3

Unbilled revenue, net

(72)

(51)

(78)

Prepaid expenses, net

4

(2)

(5)

Other payroll assets

(259)

(72)

10

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

(8)

(13)

33

Client deposits and other client liabilities

(40)

9

(37)

Accrued wages

77

65

60

Accrued health insurance costs, net

1

—

2

Accrued workers’ compensation costs, net

(12)

(8)

(7)

Payroll taxes payable and other payroll withholdings

351

158

(166)

Operating lease liabilities

(17)

(17)

(13)

Other assets

(38)

(55)

(60)

Other liabilities

(7)

(2)

(2)

  Net cash provided by operating activities

545

562

218

Investing activities

Purchases of marketable securities

(276)

(410)

(444)

Proceeds from sale and maturity of marketable securities

286

469

349

Acquisitions of property and equipment and projects in process

(75)

(56)

(40)

Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired

—

(229)

—

Other Investments

(5)

—

—

  Net cash used in investing activities

(70)

(226)

(135)

Financing activities

Repurchase of common stock

(1,122)

(523)

(94)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

15

11

11

Payment of long-term financing costs and debt issuance costs

(9)

—

(9)

Proceeds from issuance of 2031 Notes

400

—

—

Proceeds from issuance of 2029 Notes

—

—

500

Repayment of borrowings

—

—

(370)

Proceeds from revolving credit agreement borrowings

695

—

—

Repayment of borrowings under revolving credit agreement

(495)

—

—

Awards effectively repurchased for required employee withholding taxes

(30)

(24)

(26)

    Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(546)

(536)

12

    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

—

(1)

—

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, unrestricted and restricted

(71)

(201)

95

Cash and cash equivalents, unrestricted and restricted:

Beginning of period

1,537

1,738

1,643

End of period

$     1,466

$     1,537

$     1,738

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

Interest paid

$          25

$          18

12

Income taxes paid, net

114

128

129

Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities

Payable for purchase of property and equipment

$            4

$            6

3

Acquisitions of subsidiaries paid in stock

$          —

$          17

—

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the selected financial measures presented in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), we monitor other non-GAAP financial measures that we use to manage our business, to make planning decisions, to allocate resources and to use as performance measures in our executive compensation plan. These key financial measures provide an additional view of our operational performance over the long term and provide information that we use to maintain and grow our business.

The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation from, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Non-GAAP Measure

Definition

How We Use The Measure

Adjusted EBITDA

• Net income, excluding the effects of:

– income tax provision,

– interest expense, bank fees and other,

– depreciation,

– amortization of intangible assets,

– stock based compensation expense,

– amortization of cloud computing

arrangements, and

– transaction and integration costs.

 

• Provides period-to-period comparisons on a

consistent basis and an understanding as to

how our management evaluates the

effectiveness of our business strategies by

excluding certain non-recurring costs, which

include transaction and integration costs, as

well as certain non-cash charges such as

depreciation and amortization, and stock-

based compensation and certain impairment

charges recognized based on the estimated

fair values. We believe these charges are

either not directly resulting from our core

operations or not indicative of our ongoing

operations.

• Enhances comparisons to prior periods

and, accordingly, facilitates the development

of future projections and earnings growth

prospects.

• Provides a measure, among others, used

in the determination of incentive compensation

for management.

• We also sometimes refer to Adjusted EBITDA

margin, which is the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA

to total revenues.

Adjusted Net Income

• Net income, excluding the effects of:

– effective income tax rate (1),

– stock based compensation,

– amortization of intangible assets, net,

– non-cash interest expense (2),

– transaction and integration costs, and

– the income tax effect (at our effective tax

rate (1) of these pre-tax adjustments.

• Provides information to our stockholders and

board of directors to understand how our

management evaluates our business, to monitor

and evaluate our operating results, and analyze

profitability of our ongoing operations and trends

on a consistent basis by excluding certain non-

cash charges.

Corporate Operating Cash Flows

• Net cash provided by (used in) operating

activities, excluding the effects of: 

– Assets associated with WSEs (accounts

receivable, unbilled revenue, prepaid

expenses, other payroll assets and other

current assets) and

– Liabilities associated with WSEs (client

deposits and other client liabilities, accrued

wages, payroll tax liabilities and other payroll

withholdings, accrued health insurance

costs, accrued workers’ compensation costs,

insurance premiums and other payables, and

other current liabilities).

• Provides information that our stockholders and

management can use to evaluate our cash flows

from operations independent of the current assets

and liabilities associated with our WSEs.

• Enhances comparisons to prior periods and,

accordingly, used as a liquidity measure to manage

liquidity between corporate and WSE related

activities, and to help determine and plan our cash

flow and capital strategies.

(1)

Non-GAAP effective tax rate is 25.6% for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 and 25.5% for the fourth quarter and full year of 2022, which excludes the income tax impact from stock-based compensation, changes in uncertain tax positions, and nonrecurring benefits or expenses from federal legislative changes.

(2)

Non-cash interest expense represents amortization and write-off of our debt issuance costs and loss on a terminated derivative.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

The table below presents a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA:

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Year Ended

December 31,

(in millions)

2023

2022

2023

2022

Net income

$               67

$                49

$              375

$              355

Provision for income taxes

19

16

126

127

Stock based compensation

16

16

59

62

Interest expense, bank fees and other (1)

16

5

40

39

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets

19

18

72

64

Amortization of cloud computing arrangements

1

1

8

4

Transaction and integration costs

2

6

17

37

Adjusted EBITDA

$             140

$              111

$              697

$              688

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

11.2 %

9.0 %

14.2 %

14.1 %

(1)

2022 Interest expense, bank fees and other includes $17M of realized investments losses on sales and impairments related to AFS securities.

The table below presents a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per share – diluted:

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Year Ended

December 31,

(in millions, except per share data)

2023

2022

2023

2022

Net income

$               67

$               49

$             375

$             355

Effective income tax rate adjustment

(3)

—

(2)

5

Stock based compensation

16

16

59

62

Amortization of intangible assets

5

5

20

18

Non-cash interest expense

1

—

2

1

Transaction and integration costs

2

6

17

37

Income tax impact of pre-tax adjustments

(6)

(6)

(25)

(30)

Adjusted Net Income

$               82

$               71

$             446

$             448

GAAP weighted average shares of common stock – diluted

51

62

57

64

Adjusted Net Income per share – diluted

$           1.60

$           1.11

$           7.81

$           7.07

The table below presents a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to Corporate Operating Cash flows:

Year Ended

December 31,

(in millions)

2023

2022

Net cash provided by operating activities

$                 545

$                 562

  Less: Change in WSE related other current assets

(329)

(149)

  Less: Change in WSE related liabilities

335

214

Net cash used in operating activities – WSE

$                      6

$                   65

Net cash provided by operating activities – Corporate

$                 539

$                 497

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures for the first quarter and full-year 2024 guidance.

Low and high percentages represent increases (decreases) from the same periods in the previous year.

The table below presents a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per share – diluted:

Q1 2023

Q1 2024 Guidance

FY 2023

Year 2024 Guidance

(in millions, except per share data)

Actual

Low

High

Actual

Low

High

Net income

$            131

(29) %

(1) %

$            375

(38) %

(17) %

Effective income tax rate adjustment

3

(108)

(77)

(2)

98

1

Stock based compensation

11

39

39

59

17

17

Amortization of intangible assets

6

(13)

(13)

20

(5)

(5)

Non-cash interest expense

—

(25)

(25)

2

(39)

(39)

Transaction and integration costs

5

(100)

(100)

17

(100)

(100)

Income tax impact of pre-tax adjustments

(6)

(6)

(6)

(25)

(9)

(9)

Adjusted Net Income

$            150

(28) %

(3) %

$            446

(34) %

(16) %

GAAP weighted average shares of common stock – diluted

60

57

Adjusted Net Income per share – diluted

$           2.49

$        2.10

$         2.85

$           7.81

$       5.80

$       7.35

 

 

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In HelloNation, Custom Fabrication Expert Mark Coyle Explains a Common Mistake in Custom Aluminum Design

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The article explains why smart geometry, not thicker walls, creates stronger, more efficient aluminum components.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What early design choice causes many custom aluminum projects to become heavier, costlier, or harder to manufacture? That question is addressed in a HelloNation article featuring insights from Custom Fabrication Expert Mark Coyle of American Custom Metals, Inc. in Rochester, New York, that outlines how misunderstanding aluminum behavior leads designers to rely on thick walls instead of stronger geometry.

The article begins by explaining that many people assume thicker walls automatically make aluminum parts stronger. It notes that aluminum does not respond to wall thickness the way steel does. Instead, its performance is shaped by how the metal flows through the extrusion die. The article states that custom aluminum design is more effective when profiles use ribs, chambers, and flanges to create stiffness without adding unnecessary weight. This guidance helps readers understand why adding material often increases cost without improving strength.

The article also highlights that thicker walls change how aluminum moves during extrusion. When heavy areas fill more slowly, the metal cools unevenly and can develop stress that only appears later. The HelloNation piece explains that well-balanced geometry keeps extrusion smooth and predictable. This consistency makes it easier to maintain dimensional accuracy across long production runs. By focusing on geometry, custom aluminum design avoids the problems that come with slow extrusion speeds and uneven cooling.

Another insight in the article centers on how ribs and internal supports influence stability. It describes how a thin wall supported by a properly placed rib often performs better than a thick wall with no reinforcement. This happens because the rib helps distribute load, improve stiffness, and guide the aluminum as it cools. The article explains that this structural approach makes custom aluminum design more efficient and gives designers more control over how the final part behaves under pressure.

The article also shows why early collaboration between designer and fabricator prevents costly changes. It states that a fabricator familiar with extrusion can catch potential issues before a die is built. Small adjustments to corners or transitions can remove weak points or improve metal flow. The article notes that this teamwork keeps the design aligned with real-world production. By working together early, both sides reduce the risk of redesigning the die after the first test run.

Machining is another area where the article explains how wall thickness affects performance. Features such as deep pockets or sharp internal angles may require slow feed rates or special tooling. When walls are thicker than needed, those areas can become difficult to machine cleanly. The article states that thoughtful custom aluminum design makes machining more predictable. Small changes, such as adding radiused edges or sizing features to match standard tools, help shorten cycle times and prevent tool wear.

Thermal behavior receives detailed attention as well. The article explains that aluminum retains heat differently depending on the mass of each section. Thicker walls hold heat longer, which increases the chance of distortion during extrusion, machining, or finishing. When a design uses geometry to create strength, the material cools more evenly. This reduces warping and helps long profiles stay aligned. The article notes that stable cooling is important for components that require a precise fit and consistent shape throughout an entire production run.

Cost is also a key topic in the article. It states that heavier profiles increase material use, extrusion time, and tooling needs. A custom aluminum design that relies on geometry instead of mass lowers material consumption and keeps the fabrication process efficient. The article explains that lighter parts are easier to handle, ship, and assemble. This saves money across multiple stages of production and supports long-term manufacturing efficiency.

The article also notes that smart custom aluminum design creates profiles that behave predictably during extrusion and machining. Smooth transitions, balanced wall dimensions, and structural features help reduce the chance of distortion or dimensional drift. These elements also lower scrap rates and support reliable performance. By using geometry instead of excess material, designers build parts that maintain strength without compromising manufacturability.

As the article concludes, it emphasizes that avoiding thick walls is one of the best ways to improve performance and lower cost. It states that the most dependable custom aluminum components come from designs that use structural features to strengthen the profile. When designers understand how aluminum behaves at each stage of extrusion and machining, they create parts that are strong, efficient, and consistent from batch to batch. This approach turns custom aluminum design into a predictable process rather than a series of uncertain adjustments.

A Common Mistake in Custom Aluminum Design features insights from Mark Coyle, Custom Fabrication Expert of Rochester, NY, in HelloNation.

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World Young Scientist Summit 2026 Opens in Wenzhou, Zhejiang

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WENZHOU, China, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report by China Daily:

On October 24, the World Young Scientist Summit 2026 opened in Wenzhou, Zhejiang. The event is hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), the Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government, and the World Association of Young Scientists. Nearly 800 representatives, including scientists, educators, and entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries and regions, are attending the summit.

He Junke, Vice President of CAST in charge of daily work and First Secretary of its Secretariat; Lian Yimin, Chairman and Party Group Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; Marcelo Knobel, Executive Director of The World Academy of Sciences; and Zhang Zhenfeng, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Wenzhou Municipal Committee, attended the summit and delivered remarks. Yao Gaoyuan, Vice Governor of the Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government, presided over the first segment of the plenary session.

With the theme “Gathering Talents Worldwide to Create a Better Future,” the summit’s annual agenda is “Global Youth Action in the AI Era: Building a Sustainable Future.” It aims to draw on the insights of young people around the world, deepen international sci-tech cooperation, and jointly address questions about young people, science, the world and the future.

Efim Zelmanov, Fields Medalist and Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Chen Yunji, Deputy Director of the Institute of Computing Technology, CAS, and Director of the National Key Laboratory of Processor Chips; Mary Garson, President of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; and Lu Chaoyang, Member of the Standing Committee of CAST, Executive Dean of the Shanghai Institute of Advanced Study, University of Science and Technology of China, and Chairman of the Council of the World Association of Young Scientists, delivered keynote speeches respectively on education reform in the AI era, AI and processor chips, young women scientists’ participation in science, and quantum computing. They explored new opportunities for scientific research, talent cultivation, and international cooperation in the AI era.

This year’s summit placed greater emphasis on the growth needs of young scientists, with young talents under the age of 45 accounting for 88 percent of participants. It aimed to build a cluster of international journals, bring together young scientific talent, facilitate a batch of international collaborative projects and advance the application and commercialization of scientific and technological achievements. The summit released the Report on the Distribution and Mobility of Young Scientists in the Field of Embodied Intelligence, launched the World Young Scientist Summit Partner Journal Program and the 2026 World Young Scientist Innovation and Entrepreneurship Growth Support Program. It also published the “Young Scientist Pioneers 2035” list and announced the 2026 Sustainable Development Young Scientist Award. The awards were presented to four Chinese and foreign scientists.

Chen Tianrun, Founder of Hangzhou Moxin Technology Co., Ltd.; Yuan Yang, Assistant to the Dean of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences at Tsinghua University; and two of the 2026 Sustainable Development Young Scientist Award winners, César de la Fuente and Nicola Segata, among other Chinese and foreign young scientist representatives, spoke at the flash-talk session to share their research practices and reflections.

In addition, the conference focused on fields such as future manufacturing, quantum information, embodied intelligence, brain-computer intelligence, environmental science, deep-sea resources, and life and health, and held 12 parallel forums. It also included the “Gravitation π” Future Technology and Concept Products Exhibition and Exchange, local thematic side events, and sci-tech and humanities study visits, further building an interdisciplinary, cross-regional and cross-sector platform for youth sci-tech exchange and cooperation.

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The Ultimate Send-off to Summer: CSTS Debuts Global Entertainment IP PremierX at New York’s Pier 17, Ushering in a New Era of Live Entertainment

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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CSTS Enterprises (‘CSTS’), a New York-based sports, entertainment, integrated media and travel technology group, today announced the official launch of PremierXTM, its flagship live entertainment brand, with a landmark Halloween Weekend event “AFTER DARK” at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York on October 30, 2026.

Capping off Seaport’s 2026 Summer Season in unforgettable fashion, the grand finale brings a powerhouse lineup of stars to the PremierXTM stage at Pier 17, featuring Lil Xan, Armani White, DJ Soda, Nate Wyatt, and surprise A-list guest headliners. Set against the iconic Manhattan skyline, the landmark eventing unites chart-topping hip-hop and high-octane electronic music for a festival-grade experience as The Rooftop at Pier 17 transforms into the city’s premier live music destination.

Building on the momentum of the PremierXTM After Party for the 2026 World Cup Final that took place in New York on July 19th, “AFTER DARK” signals the official debut of PremierXTM, a proprietary, New York – born global entertainment IP created by CSTS to deliver defining cultural experiences at the intersection of music, sport, art and lifestyle. Centred on the power of cultural crossover, PremierXTM serves as an international bridge connecting East and West, modern innovation and timeless classical, while uniting world-class artists, creators, performers and audiences through the universal language of entertainment and premium live experiences.

The launch also marks the beginning of a promising relationship with Pier 17, providing a world-class stage for PremierXTM to accelerate its growth in the U.S. and engage international audiences over the long term. By combining PremierXTM’s global entertainment vision with Pier 17’s iconic waterfront setting, the partnership aims to create a premier destination for live experiences, empowering both platforms to expand their global reach, deepen audience engagement, and drive sustainable growth.

As a key pillar of CSTS’ integrated ecosystem spanning entertainment, sports, travel, integrated media and marketing solutions, PremierXTM further strengthens the Group’s ability to create high-impact experiences that connect audiences, destinations and brand partners. With the global live entertainment market projected to grow from approximately US$203 billion in 2025 to US$270 billion by 2030[1], PremierXTM is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for premium, experience-led entertainment while creating long-term value to the Group through recurring audience engagement, tourism and brand partnerships.

“PremierX TM represents a significant milestone in CSTS’ evolution from a leading operator of global sports and hospitality platforms into a creator of world-class entertainment experiences,” said Abel Zhao, Group CEO and Executive Director at CSTS Enterprises. “The season finale at Pier17 marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for CSTS as we expand our entertainment footprint and introduce a platform designed to deliver iconic live experiences and bring together artists and audiences from across the globe.”

“PremierXTM was built from the ground up as a bespoke platform to champion multicultural talent and visionary creative performers.” said Jason Liu, Regional Director of CSTS USA. “Starting from New York, we are building a scalable global brand that brings iconic live experiences to audiences worldwide while expanding our presence across key entertainment hubs in North America, Asia and Europe.”

Following its New York launch, PremierXTM plans to expand through a broader international rollout across North America, Asia and Europe, with future editions planned as part of a growing network of recurring live entertainment properties and flagship cultural events.

For ticket information on PremierXTM: “AFTER DARK”, visit
https://www.axs.com/events/1644912/after-dark-tickets

About CSTS Enterprises

CSTS Enterprises is an integrated media, entertainment, sports, and travel technology group. Headquartered in New York City, the company develops and partners with intellectual properties and brands to deliver compelling experiences that connect with audiences across the world. In addition to its own initiatives, including Generation CTM and PremierXTM, it collaborates with international IPs including FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, and Formula 1.

CSTS integrates experiential marketing, travel, data, and technology to deliver seamless end-to-end audience experiences. The company engages consumers across physical events and digital channels, executing at scale worldwide, turning complex activations into co-ordinated, measurable outcomes.

[1] Source: Industry research by Markets and Markets, Live Entertainment Market Size, Share, Latest Trends & Growth Analysis, 2025-2030, Live Entertainment Market Size, Share, Latest Trends & Growth Analysis, 2025-2030.

 

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