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TTEC Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
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Second Quarter 2024
Revenue was $534.1 Million, down 11.0 Percent
Operating Loss of $224.4 Million or negative 42.0 Percent of Revenue, due to $233.5 Million
Non-cash Goodwill Impairments and Related Tax Adjustments
(Operating Income of $29.5 Million or 5.5 Percent of Revenue Non-GAAP)
Net Loss of $296.8 Million or negative 55.6 Percent of Revenue
(Net Income of $6.6 Million or 1.2 Percent of Revenue Non-GAAP)
Adjusted EBITDA was $46.2 Million or 8.7 Percent of Revenue
Fully Diluted Net Loss Per Share of $6.23 (Net Income Per Share of $0.14 Non-GAAP)
Updated Outlook for Full Year 2024
DENVER, Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TTEC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEC), a leading global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovator for AI-enabled CX with solutions from TTEC Engage and TTEC Digital, announced today financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
“Our results this quarter are impacted by non-cash goodwill impairment charges and related tax adjustments. We continue to operate in a dynamic macroeconomic environment where clients are facing softer demand and budget constraints putting pressure on our top line in the Engage business, while our Digital business had a solid quarter,” commented Ken Tuchman, chairman and chief executive officer of TTEC.
Tuchman continued, “We have continued to implement material cost optimization and transformation initiatives to improve the profitability of our Engage segment. In addition, we are making meaningful progress on our diversification strategy expanding our geographic footprint, attracting new enterprise clients, launching new solutions and deepening our partnerships. With these initiatives, we are confident in our ability to return the company to sustainable long-term growth and increased profitability.”
SECOND QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Revenue
Second quarter 2024 GAAP revenue decreased 11.0 percent to $534.1 million compared to $600.4 million in the prior year.Foreign exchange had a $1.8 million negative impact on revenue in the second quarter of 2024.
Income (Loss) from Operations
Second quarter 2024 GAAP loss from operations was $224.4 million, or negative 42.0 percent of revenue, compared to income from operations of $31.3 million, or 5.2 percent of revenue in the prior year. The significant decrease in operating income was primarily the result of a non-cash pre-tax $196 million impairment charge related to the fair value of the TTEC Engage reporting unit, in addition to other factors.Non-GAAP income from operations, excluding restructuring and impairment charges, equity-based compensation expenses, amortization of purchased intangibles, and other items, was $29.5 million, or 5.5 percent of revenue, compared to $50.6 million, or 8.4 percent, for the prior year.Foreign exchange had a $0.8 million positive impact on Non-GAAP income from operations in the second quarter of 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA
Second quarter 2024 Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $46.2 million, or 8.7 percent of revenue, compared to $67.2 million, or 11.2 percent of revenue, in the prior year.
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Second quarter 2024 GAAP fully diluted net loss per share was $6.23 compared to net income per share of $0.08 in the prior year.Non-GAAP fully diluted net income per share was $0.14 compared to Non-GAAP net income per share of $0.55 in the prior year.
CASH FLOW AND BALANCE SHEET
Cash flow from operations in the second quarter of 2024 was $49.3 million compared to $95.9 million for the second quarter of 2023.Capital expenditures in the second quarter of 2024 were $14.2 million compared to $19.3 million for the second quarter of 2023.As of June 30, 2024, TTEC had cash and cash equivalents of $79.8 million and debt of $933.2 million, resulting in a net debt position of $853.4 million. This compares to a net debt position of $804.2 million for the same period in 2023.As of June 30, 2024, TTEC’s remaining borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility was approximately $100 million compared to $265 million for the same period in 2023.On April 30, 2024, TTEC paid a dividend of $0.06 per share, or $2.8 million, to shareholders of record as of April 3, 2024.
SEGMENT REPORTING & COMMENTARY
TTEC reports financial results for TTEC Digital and TTEC Engage business segments. Financial highlights for the two business segments are provided below.
TTEC Digital – Design, build and operate tech-enabled, insight-driven CX solutions
Second quarter 2024 GAAP revenue for TTEC Digital decreased 1.0 percent to $116.4 million from $117.6 million for the year ago period. Income from operations was $6.0 million or 5.2 percent of revenue compared to an operating income of $7.2 million, or 6.1 percent of revenue, in the prior year.Non-GAAP income from operations was $15.0 million, or 12.8 percent of revenue, compared to Non-GAAP income from operations of $14.7 million, or 12.5 percent of revenue, in the prior year.
TTEC Engage – Digitally-enabled customer care, acquisition, and fraud mitigation services
Second quarter 2024 GAAP revenue for TTEC Engage decreased 13.5 percent to $417.7 million from $482.8 million for the year ago period. Loss from operations was ($230.4) million, or negative 55.2 percent of revenue, compared to operating income of $24.1 million, or 5.0 percent of revenue in the prior year.Non-GAAP income from operations was $14.6 million, or 3.5 percent of revenue, compared to Non-GAAP income from operations of $35.9 million, or 7.4 percent of revenue, in the prior year.Foreign exchange had a $1.7 million negative impact on revenue and $0.8 million positive impact on income from operations.
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
“While our second quarter Non-GAAP results were largely in line with our expectations, we see continued pressure in the back half of the year primarily in our Engage business where operational execution remains a top priority,” commented Kenny Wagers, chief financial officer of TTEC.
Wagers continued, “We are taking measurable actions in our Engage business to strengthen the foundation for increased profitability. This includes broad actions to align our Engage and corporate cost structure with forecasted revenue as well as initiatives to improve our operating efficiencies at the client program level. Our bottoms-up approach has been meticulous to deliver the intended benefits without impacting the quality of our service delivery and go-to-market platform as we position ourselves for 2025. In our Digital business, clients across numerous industries are increasingly using our CX technology professional and managed services, with particularly strong demand for our cloud-based offerings.”
Wagers concluded, “We continue to believe that the second quarter will be the peak of the headwinds in our Engage business. While we expect moderate sequential top- and bottom-line improvement in the third quarter, we are forecasting softer third quarter performance than originally anticipated before seeing stronger results in the fourth quarter.”
TTEC Full Year 2024 Outlook
Full Year 2024
Guidance
Full Year 2024
Mid-Point
Revenue
$2,210M — $2,260M
$2,235M
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA
$201M — $217M
$209M
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margins
9.1% — 9.6%
9.3 %
Non-GAAP operating income
$134M — $150M
$142M
Non-GAAP operating income margins
6.0% — 6.6%
6.3 %
Interest expense, net
($82M) — ($84M)
($83M)
Non-GAAP adjusted tax rate
32% — 34%
33 %
Diluted share count
47.5M — 47.7M
47.6M
Non-GAAP earnings per a share
$0.74 — $0.97
$0.86
Engage Full Year 2024 Outlook
Full Year 2024
Guidance
Full Year 2024
Mid-Point
Revenue
$1,730M — $1,760M
$1,745M
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA
$130M — $140M
$135M
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margins
7.5% — 8.0%
7.8 %
Non-GAAP operating income
$74M — $84M
$79M
Non-GAAP operating income margins
4.3% — 4.8%
4.5 %
Digital Full Year 2024 Outlook
Full Year 2024
Guidance
Full Year 2024
Mid-Point
Revenue
$480M — $500M
$490M
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA
$70M — $76M
$73M
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margins
14.7% — 15.3%
15.0 %
Non-GAAP operating income
$59M — $65M
$62M
Non-GAAP operating income margins
12.4% — 13.1%
12.7 %
The Company has not quantitatively reconciled its guidance for Non-GAAP operating income, Non-GAAP operating income margins, Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margins, or Non-GAAP earnings per share to their respective most comparable GAAP measures because certain of the reconciling items that impact these metrics, including restructuring and impairment charges, equity-based compensation expense, changes in acquisition contingent consideration, depreciation and amortization expense, and provision for income taxes are dependent on the timing of future events outside of the Company’s control or cannot be reliably predicted. Accordingly, the Company is unable to provide reconciliations to GAAP operating income, operating income margins, EBITDA margins, and diluted earnings per share without unreasonable effort. Please note that the unavailable reconciling items could significantly impact the Company’s 2024 financial results as reported under GAAP.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
This press release contains a discussion of certain Non-GAAP financial measures that the Company includes to allow investors and analysts to measure, analyze and compare its financial condition and results of operations in a meaningful and consistent manner. A reconciliation of these Non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the tables accompanying this press release.
GAAP metrics are presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.Non-GAAP – As reflected in the attached reconciliation table, the definition of Non-GAAP may exclude from operating income, EBITDA, net income and earnings per share restructuring and impairment charges, equity-based compensation expenses, amortization of purchased intangibles, among other items.
EARNINGS WEBCAST/CONFERENCE CALL
The Company will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, August 9, 2024. You are invited to join a live webcast of the conference call by visiting the “Investors Relations” section of the TTEC website at www.ttec.com. If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, a replay will be available on the TTEC website.
ABOUT TTEC
TTEC (pronounced T-TEC) Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEC) is a leading global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovator for AI-enabled digital CX solutions. Serving iconic and disruptive brands, TTEC’s outcome-based solutions span the entire enterprise, touch every virtual interaction channel, and improve each step of the customer journey. Leveraging next-gen digital technology, the Company’s TTEC Digital business designs, builds, and operates omnichannel contact center technology, CRM, AI and analytics solutions. The Company’s TTEC Engage business delivers AI-enabled customer engagement, customer acquisition and growth, tech support, back office, and fraud prevention services. Founded in 1982, the Company’s singular obsession with CX excellence has earned it leading client, customer, and employee satisfaction scores across the globe. The Company’s approximately 54,000 employees operate on six continents and bring technology and humanity together to deliver happy customers and differentiated business results. To learn more visit us at https://www.ttec.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Earnings Press Release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to our operations, expected financial position, results of operation, effective tax rate, cash flow, leverage, liquidity, business strategy, competitive position, demand for our services in international operations, acquisition opportunities and impact of acquisitions, capital allocation and dividends, growth opportunities, spending, capital expenditures and investments, competition and market forecasts, industry trends, our human capital resources, and other business matters that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, and projections with respect to the future, and are not a guarantee of performance.
In this Release when we use words such as “may,” “believe,” “plan,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “would,” “could,” “target,” or similar expressions, or when we discuss our strategy, plans, goals, initiatives, or objectives, we are making forward-looking statements. Unless otherwise indicated or except where the context otherwise requires, the terms “TTEC,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” and other similar terms in this report refer to TTEC Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. We caution you not to rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, and you should review and consider carefully the risks, uncertainties, and other factors that affect our business and may cause such differences as outlined in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and any subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) which are available on TTEC’s website www.ttec.com, and on the SEC’s public website at www.sec.gov.
Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date that this release is issued. We undertake no obligation to update them, except as may be required by applicable law. Although we believe that our forward-looking statements are reasonable, they depend on many factors outside of our control and we can provide no assurance that they will prove to be correct.
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TTEC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three months ended
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenue
$ 534,085
$ 600,394
$ 1,110,723
$ 1,233,680
Operating Expenses:
Cost of services
417,890
464,686
871,708
947,364
Selling, general and administrative
73,726
75,338
148,301
149,348
Depreciation and amortization
25,071
24,946
50,216
50,773
Restructuring charges, net
5,095
1,474
5,344
3,527
Impairment losses
236,716
2,652
236,856
6,959
Total operating expenses
758,498
569,096
1,312,425
1,157,971
(Loss) / Income From Operations
(224,413)
31,298
(201,702)
75,709
Other income (expense), net
(18,229)
(21,439)
(38,111)
(37,011)
(Loss) / Income Before Income Taxes
(242,642)
9,859
(239,813)
38,698
Provision for income taxes
(54,126)
(6,102)
(56,455)
(14,024)
Net (Loss) / Income
(296,768)
3,757
(296,268)
24,674
Net (loss) / income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(2,771)
(2,546)
(5,576)
(4,816)
Net (Loss) / Income Attributable to TTEC Stockholders
$(299,539)
$ 1,211
$ (301,844)
$ 19,858
Net (Loss) / Income Per Share
Basic
$ (6.24)
$ 0.08
$ (6.24)
$ 0.52
Diluted
$ (6.23)
$ 0.08
$ (6.23)
$ 0.52
Net (Loss) / Income Per Share Attributable to TTEC Stockholders
Basic
$ (6.30)
$ 0.03
$ (6.35)
$ 0.42
Diluted
$ (6.29)
$ 0.03
$ (6.34)
$ 0.42
(Loss) / Income From Operations Margin
(42.0) %
5.2 %
(18.2) %
6.1 %
Net (Loss) / Income Margin
(55.6) %
0.6 %
(26.7) %
2.0 %
Net (Loss) / Income Attributable to TTEC Stockholders Margin
(56.1) %
0.2 %
(27.2) %
1.6 %
Effective Tax Rate
(22.3) %
61.9 %
(23.5) %
36.2 %
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Basic
47,564
47,264
47,498
47,249
Diluted
47,623
47,453
47,585
47,417
TTEC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
Three months ended
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenue:
TTEC Digital
$ 116,368
$ 117,585
$ 228,399
$ 234,512
TTEC Engage
417,717
482,809
882,324
999,168
Total
$ 534,085
$ 600,394
$ 1,110,723
$1,233,680
(Loss) / Income From Operations
TTEC Digital
$ 6,008
$ 7,154
$ 9,296
$ 7,939
TTEC Engage
(230,421)
24,144
(210,998)
67,770
Total
$ (224,413)
$ 31,298
$ (201,702)
$ 75,709
TTEC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
June 30,
December 31,
2024
2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 79,780
$ 172,747
Accounts receivable, net
381,685
394,868
Prepaids and other current assets
117,081
95,064
Income and other tax receivables
24,872
18,524
Total current assets
603,418
681,203
Property and equipment, net
149,114
191,003
Assets Held for Sale
29,449
–
Operating lease assets
106,185
121,574
Goodwill
573,625
808,988
Other intangibles assets, net
181,338
198,433
Income and other tax receivables, long-term
37,194
44,673
Other assets
112,298
139,724
Total assets
$ 1,792,621
$ 2,185,598
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 87,115
$ 96,577
Accrued employee compensation and benefits
132,824
146,184
Deferred revenue
77,783
81,171
Current operating lease liabilities
35,650
38,271
Other current liabilities
54,284
40,824
Total current liabilities
387,656
403,027
Long-term liabilities:
Line of credit
930,000
995,000
Non-current operating lease liabilities
83,855
96,809
Other long-term liabilities
86,934
75,220
Total long-term liabilities
1,100,789
1,167,029
Equity:
Common stock
476
474
Additional paid in capital
414,728
407,415
Treasury stock
(586,812)
(589,807)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(107,581)
(89,876)
Retained earnings
565,738
870,429
Noncontrolling interest
17,627
16,907
Total equity
304,176
615,542
Total liabilities and equity
$ 1,792,621
$ 2,185,598
TTEC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income
$ (296,268)
$ 24,674
Adjustment to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
50,216
50,773
Amortization of contract acquisition costs
677
1,158
Amortization of debt issuance costs
985
534
Imputed interest expense and fair value adjustments to contingent consideration
(1,047)
6,762
Provision for credit losses
2,644
1,704
Loss on disposal of assets
1,252
856
Impairment losses
236,856
6,959
Loss on dissolution of subsidiary
–
301
Deferred income taxes
37,148
(10,390)
Excess tax benefit from equity-based awards
1,732
243
Equity-based compensation expense
10,916
9,802
Loss / (gain) on foreign currency derivatives
145
247
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable
8,315
14,645
Prepaids and other assets
(10,804)
20,324
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(996)
43,429
Deferred revenue and other liabilities
(8,126)
(27,072)
Net cash provided by operating activities
33,645
144,949
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
116
28
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(27,682)
(32,954)
Net cash used in investing activities
(27,566)
(32,926)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from / (repayments of) line of credit
(65,000)
(45,000)
Payments on other debt
(1,379)
(1,217)
Payments of contingent consideration and hold back payments to acquisitions
–
(37,676)
Dividends paid to shareholders
(2,847)
(24,572)
Payments to noncontrolling interest
(4,770)
(5,887)
Tax payments related to the issuance of restricted stock units
(606)
(629)
Payments of debt issuance costs
(1,100)
–
Net cash used in financing activities
(75,702)
(114,981)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
(4,612)
1,275
(Decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(74,235)
(1,683)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
173,905
167,064
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
$ 99,670
$ 165,381
TTEC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three months ended
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenue
$ 534,085
$ 600,394
$ 1,110,723
$ 1,233,680
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Income from Operations and EBITDA:
Net (Loss) / Income from Operations
$ (224,413)
$ 31,298
$ (201,702)
$ 75,709
Restructuring charges, net
5,095
1,474
5,344
3,527
Impairment losses
236,716
2,652
236,856
6,959
Cybersecurity incident related impact, net of insurance recovery
–
26
–
(3,210)
Grant income for pandemic relief
–
40
–
40
Property costs not related to operations
872
–
1,905
–
Change in acquisition related obligation
–
483
–
483
Liability related to notifications triggered by labor scheme (1)
(2,275)
–
(2,750)
–
Equity-based compensation expenses
5,104
5,648
10,916
9,802
Amortization of purchased intangibles
8,439
9,007
16,884
18,010
Non-GAAP Income from Operations
$ 29,538
$ 50,628
$ 67,453
$ 111,320
Non-GAAP Income from Operations Margin
5.5 %
8.4 %
6.1 %
9.0 %
Depreciation and amortization
16,210
15,939
32,279
32,763
Changes in acquisition contingent consideration
193
3,584
(1,047)
6,762
Change in escrow balance related to acquisition
–
–
–
625
Loss on dissolution of subsidiary
–
–
–
301
Foreign SS Tax Recovery
(853)
–
(853)
–
Foreign VAT receivable writeoff
–
–
770
–
Foreign exchange loss / (gain), net
(636)
578
556
1,212
Other Income (expense), net
1,788
(3,574)
1,994
(2,919)
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 46,240
$ 67,155
$ 101,152
$ 150,064
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
8.7 %
11.2 %
9.1 %
12.2 %
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP EPS:
Net Income
$ (296,768)
$ 3,757
$ (296,268)
$ 24,674
Add: Asset impairment and restructuring charges
241,811
4,126
242,200
10,486
Add: Equity-based compensation expenses
5,104
5,648
10,916
9,802
Add: Amortization of purchased intangibles
8,439
9,007
16,884
18,010
Add: Cybersecurity incident related impact, net of insurance recovery
–
26
–
(3,210)
Add: Grant income for pandemic relief
–
40
–
40
Add: Change in acquisition related obligation
–
483
–
483
Add: Property costs not related to operations
872
–
1,905
–
Add: Liability related to notifications triggered by labor scheme
(2,275)
–
(2,750)
–
Add: Foreign SS Tax Recovery
(853)
–
(853)
–
Add: Foreign VAT receivable writeoff
–
–
770
–
Add: Changes in acquisition contingent consideration
193
3,584
(1,047)
6,762
Add: Changes in escrow balance related to acquisition
–
–
–
625
Add: Loss on dissolution of subsidiary
–
–
–
301
Add: Foreign exchange loss / (gain), net
(636)
578
556
1,212
Less: Changes in valuation allowance, return to provision adjustments and
other, and tax effects of items separately disclosed above
50,748
(1,349)
46,942
(6,384)
Non-GAAP Net Income
$ 6,635
$ 25,900
$ 19,255
$ 62,801
Diluted shares outstanding
47,623
47,453
47,585
47,417
Non-GAAP EPS
$0.14
$0.55
$0.40
$1.32
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow:
Cash Flow From Operating Activities:
Net (loss) / income
$ (296,768)
$ 3,757
$ (296,268)
$ 24,674
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
25,071
24,946
50,216
50,773
Other
320,971
67,188
279,697
69,502
Net cash provided by operating activities
49,274
95,891
33,645
144,949
Less – Total Cash Capital Expenditures
14,209
19,285
27,682
32,954
Free Cash Flow
$ 35,065
$ 76,606
$ 5,963
$ 111,995
(1) – For further information, please see discussion in the Risk Factors section of the 2023 Form 10-K filed on February 29, 2024.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Income from Operations and Adjusted EBITDA by Segment :
TTEC Engage
TTEC Digital
TTEC Engage
TTEC Digital
Q2 24
Q2 23
Q2 24
Q2 23
YTD 24
YTD 23
YTD 24
YTD 23
(Loss) / Income from Operations
$ (230,421)
$ 24,144
$ 6,008
$ 7,154
$ (210,999)
$ 67,770
$ 9,297
$ 7,939
Restructuring charges, net
4,842
801
253
673
5,495
1,793
(151)
1,734
Impairment losses
234,205
2,652
2,511
–
234,345
4,105
2,511
2,854
Cybersecurity incident related impact, net of insurance recovery
26
–
(3,210)
–
–
Grant income for pandemic relief
40
–
40
–
–
Property costs not related to operations
872
–
–
1,905
–
–
–
Change in acquisition related obligation
–
483
–
–
483
Liability related to notifications triggered by labor scheme
(2,275)
–
–
(2,750)
–
–
–
Equity-based compensation expenses
3,264
3,596
1,840
2,052
7,047
6,272
3,869
3,530
Amortization of purchased intangibles
4,101
4,652
4,338
4,355
8,208
9,302
8,676
8,708
Non-GAAP Income from Operations
$ 14,588
$ 35,911
$ 14,950
$ 14,717
$ 43,251
$ 86,072
$ 24,202
$ 25,248
Depreciation and amortization
13,534
13,572
2,676
2,367
26,891
27,888
5,388
4,875
Changes in acquisition contingent consideration
193
3,584
–
(1,047)
6,762
–
–
Change in escrow balance related to acquisition
–
–
–
625
–
–
Loss on dissolution of subsidiary
–
–
–
301
–
–
Foreign VAT receivable writeoff
–
–
770
–
Foreign SS Tax Recovery
(853)
(853)
Foreign exchange loss / (gain), net
(585)
411
(51)
167
793
1,112
(238)
100
Other Income (expense), net
1,733
(3,422)
55
(152)
1,777
(2,910)
218
(9)
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 28,610
$ 50,056
$ 17,630
$ 17,099
$ 71,582
$ 119,850
$ 29,570
$ 30,214
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Walmart Has 23.6% of U.S. Grocery Sales – But Costco Owns the AI Answer – 5W Grocery Retail AI Visibility Index 2026
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Walmart Owns 21% of U.S. Grocery — But Costco Owns the AI Answer
NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 5WPR, the premier AI communications firm in the United States, today released the U.S. Grocery Retail AI Visibility Index 2026 — the 11th installment in 5W’s AI Visibility Index research series, and the first to rank American grocery retailers by how frequently they are cited inside AI-generated answers.
The headline finding rewrites the category league table.
Walmart, with approximately 21 percent of U.S. grocery market share — the largest in the country — ranks fourth in AI citation share. The retailer cited most often when American shoppers ask ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, or Google AI Overviews where to buy their groceries is Costco. Trader Joe’s ranks second. Whole Foods ranks third. Aldi, H-E-B, and Wegmans are all punching far above what their physical footprint would predict.
“Market share is a lagging indicator. AI citation share is a leading indicator,” said Ronn Torossian, Founder and Chairman of 5W. “The grocers who close that gap in 2026 will define the category in 2030. Most grocery CMOs we talk to are running 2019 playbooks against 2026 consumer behavior.”
5W researchers ran more than 80 consumer-intent queries across 12 sub-categories — best overall grocery store, cheapest, highest-quality produce, best private label, best organic, best meal planning, best bulk, best delivery, best customer service, best regional, and others — across the four leading consumer AI platforms. Each retailer was scored on citation frequency, position within the answer, sentiment, and sub-category dominance.
The top 10: Costco, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, H-E-B, Publix, Wegmans, and Target.
Key structural findings:
Market share no longer predicts AI citation share. Walmart’s roughly 21 percent share translates to an estimated 8 to 10 percent AI citation share across premium query categories. The decoupling is the single largest such gap in American retail.Private label is the highest-leverage citation asset a grocer owns. Kirkland, Trader Joe’s, 365, Good & Gather, and Great Value are cited directly by name in AI answers at rates that exceed most national CPG brands.Regional loyalty translates directly into regional AI dominance. Regional chains outperform national chains in their home markets by 3x or more.Reddit and TikTok are under-priced citation surfaces. Perplexity pulls a majority of its answers from community sources. ChatGPT and Claude weight Reddit heavily.
The report also identifies six 2026 dynamics reshaping the category, including the new GLP-1 grocery basket, Aldi’s expansion as a citation-compounding program, and Walmart’s CEO transition from Doug McMillon to John Furner — effective February 1, 2026 — as a brand-narrative inflection point.
The full Index, including ranks 11 through 25 and sub-category breakdowns, is available as a free download at 5wpr.com/research.
About 5W
5W is the AI Communications Firm, building brand authority across the platforms where decisions now happen — ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews — alongside earned media, digital, and influencer channels. 5W combines public relations, digital marketing, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and proprietary AI visibility research, helping clients measure and grow their presence in AI-driven buyer research.
Founded more than 20 years ago, 5W has been recognized as a top U.S. PR agency by O’Dwyer’s, named Agency of the Year in the American Business Awards®, and honored as a Top Place to Work in Communications in 2026 by Ragan. 5W serves clients across B2C sectors including Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, and Nonprofit; B2B specialties including Corporate Communications and Reputation Management; as well as Public Affairs, Crisis Communications, and Digital Marketing, including Social Media, Influencer, Paid Media, GEO, and SEO. 5W was also named to the Digiday WorkLife Employer of the Year list.
For more information, visit www.5wpr.com.
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Chris Bergin
cbergin@5wpr.com
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ICAT Logistics Appoints Youssef Annali as Chief Financial Officer
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Transportation and logistics finance leader joins as ICAT accelerates its next phase of growth
DALLAS, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ICAT Logistics announces the appointment of Youssef Annali as Chief Financial Officer. Annali brings more than two decades of senior finance leadership across global logistics and supply chain businesses, and joins as the company scales its platform, team, and operational capabilities globally.
Annali joins ICAT from OIA Global, a $1.4 billion revenue supply chain management leader, where he served as CFO for four years overseeing Finance, Corporate Development, Strategy, Legal, Compliance, and Real Estate. Prior to OIA, he spent eleven years at CEVA Logistics—one of the world’s largest freight and logistics providers—rising to CFO & EVP Finance for North America, where he held financial accountability for a business generating over $4.5 billion in annual revenue and more than 14,000 employees. Earlier in his career, he served in senior finance roles at Abbott, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Annali has a consistent track record of building finance functions that support strategic growth and has deep experience across financial planning, M&A, treasury, and corporate restructuring. He holds a Post-Master’s in Finance and Control from the University of Amsterdam and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Groningen.
“Youssef has led high-performing finance teams at the highest levels of global logistics. He brings the operational depth and strategic mindset our platform demands as we enter the next phase of growth,” said Brad Stogner, CEO of ICAT Logistics.
“ICAT has built something genuinely differentiated—a specialized platform operating in verticals where precision and domain expertise are non-negotiable. The foundation is strong, and the opportunity ahead is significant. I look forward to working with the team to accelerate that momentum,” said Youssef Annali, Chief Financial Officer of ICAT Logistics.
About ICAT
ICAT is the world’s leading specialized logistics company, delivering customized solutions and deep vertical expertise to industries where failure is not an option. With 65 offices and operating capabilities in 190 countries, ICAT serves customers across Live Events, Luxury, Technology, Defense & Aerospace, Life Sciences, and Financial Institutions—sectors defined by uncompromising performance standards. ICAT’s proprietary, AI-powered technology platform provides end-to-end visibility and predictive intelligence, enabling precise execution for the most demanding operations.
ICAT is backed by New Atlas Capital following its acquisition of the Company in 2024.
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HelloNation Article Highlights Poughkeepsie’s Focus on Youth Investment, Neighborhood Parks and Sustainable Reuse
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The article examines how redevelopment projects and youth programs are reshaping community life across Poughkeepsie.
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What does long term community growth look like when a city invests in both people and public spaces? HelloNation has published a HelloNation article that provides the answer through a detailed look at how Poughkeepsie is combining youth investment, neighborhood improvements and adaptive reuse projects to support residents and strengthen the city’s future.
The article explains that Poughkeepsie is undergoing a period of reinvention centered on infrastructure upgrades, youth programming and redevelopment along the city’s Northside. According to the article, local and county leaders are working to create spaces where residents can learn, gather and build stronger community connections. The article notes that these efforts are intended to improve quality of life while helping the city grow in a more sustainable and inclusive way.
A major focus of the article is the planned Youth Opportunity Union, also known as the YOU, a large multipurpose youth facility backed by Dutchess County. The HelloNation article describes the project as a 19,000 square foot center that will include childcare services, wellness support, tutoring areas, teaching kitchens and both indoor and outdoor recreation spaces. The article explains that the project reflects a larger regional effort to increase opportunities for children and teenagers in underserved communities.
The article also highlights additional youth centered investments connected to sports, education and recreation. According to the article, Dutchess County has awarded grants to local organizations serving young people between the ages of 6 and 17. The article further explains that Poughkeepsie’s City Parks program has introduced mini grants designed to support renovations and activities in neighborhood parks, including Pershing Avenue and Malcolm X parks.
Beyond youth programs, the article details how the city is working to improve transportation and neighborhood infrastructure. The HelloNation article explains that Poughkeepsie launched its first five year paving plan in 2025, beginning with major roadway improvements on Main Street and other corridors. The article states that these upgrades are intended to improve safety, durability and daily conditions for residents while supporting broader redevelopment goals throughout the city.
Another important part of the article focuses on adaptive reuse and environmental redevelopment on the Northside. The article describes how Scenic Hudson plans to transform the former Standard Gage Factory into the Northside Hub, a redevelopment project designed to serve as both a nonprofit headquarters and a community gathering space. According to the article, the project will feature solar powered operations, office space, public parkland and community facilities near the Walkway Over the Hudson and Dutchess Rail Trail.
The article also explains that Poughkeepsie’s selection as the Mid Hudson winner in New York’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative adds additional momentum to current redevelopment efforts. The HelloNation article notes that the funding will support new downtown projects that build on existing investments in youth programs, infrastructure and adaptive reuse. Together, these efforts are presented as part of a broader strategy to create long term stability and opportunity for local residents.
The article concludes that Poughkeepsie’s emerging identity is closely tied to projects that strengthen neighborhoods while supporting future generations. Poughkeepsie Puts Youth, Neighborhood Parks and Sustainable Reuse at the Center of Renewal features insights from HelloNation Staff Writer, community development coverage of Poughkeepsie, New York, in HelloNation.
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HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused digital publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities. HelloNation maintains partnerships with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the United States First Responders Association.
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