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Verra Mobility Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Total revenue of $222.4 millionNet income of $34.2 millionNet cash provided from operations of $40.0 millionReaffirming 2024 financial guidance

MESA, Ariz., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced today the financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

“We delivered an outstanding second quarter, highlighted by strong revenue and earnings growth,” said David Roberts, President and CEO, Verra Mobility. “Travel demand remains robust driving continued strength in Commercial Services and increasing demand for automated traffic enforcement is driving strong performance in Government Solutions. Moreover, we are seeing a strong and growing bid pipeline for automated enforcement programs in our Government Solutions business. Based on our first half financial performance and anticipated outlook for the remainder of the year, we are reaffirming our full year guidance.”

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

Revenue: Total revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $222.4 million, an increase of 9% compared to $204.5 million for the second quarter of 2023. Service revenue growth was 8%, driven by 10% growth in Commercial Services and 8% growth from our Government Solutions segment. Commercial Services revenue growth was due to increases in travel volume and related tolling activity, and the growth in Government Solutions service revenue was driven by the expansion of speed programs and maintenance programs for international customers. Parking Solutions service revenue was relatively consistent at $16.6 million for both 2024 and 2023. Increased revenue from software as a service product offerings was partially offset by reduction in professional services related to parking management solutions.Net income and Earnings Per Share (EPS): Net income for the second quarter of 2024 was $34.2 million, or $0.20 per share, based on 168.6 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Net income for the comparable 2023 period was $19.1 million, or $0.13 per share, based on 152.6 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding.Adjusted EPS: Adjusted EPS for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.31 per share compared to $0.29 per share for the second quarter of 2023.Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA was $102.2 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $95.0 million for the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 46% of total revenue for 2024 and 2023.Net Cash Provided from Operations: Cash provided by operating activities decreased by approximately $22.7 million from $62.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 to $40.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 due primarily to timing considerations related to cash tax payments and cash collections.Adjusted Free Cash Flow: Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $26.0 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $51.0 million for the same period last year. There were no adjustments to Free Cash Flow in the second quarter of 2024.

We report our results of operations based on three operating segments:

Commercial Services offers automated toll and violations management and title and registration solutions to rental car companies, fleet management companies and other large fleet owners.Government Solutions delivers automated safety solutions to municipalities, school districts and government agencies, including services and technology that enable photo enforcement cameras to detect and process traffic violations related to speed, red-light, school bus and city bus lane management.Parking Solutions provides an integrated suite of parking software, transaction processing and hardware solutions to universities, municipalities, parking operators, healthcare facilities and transportation hubs in the United States and Canada.

Second Quarter 2024 Segment Detail

The Commercial Services segment generated total revenue of $104.0 million, a 10% increase compared to $94.5 million in the same period in 2023. Segment profit was $69.5 million, a 14% increase from $61.1 million in the prior year. The increases in revenue and segment profit compared to the prior period resulted from increased travel volume for our rental car company customers as well as the increase in enrolled vehicles and higher tolling activity for our fleet management company customers. The segment profit margin was 67% for 2024 and 65% for 2023.The Government Solutions segment generated total revenue of $97.7 million, an 11% increase compared to $88.3 million in the same period in 2023. The increase was due to an 8% increase in recurring service revenue over the prior year quarter, primarily driven by the expansion of speed programs and maintenance programs for international customers. The segment profit was $29.9 million in 2024 compared to $30.4 million in the prior year with segment profit margins of 31% for 2024 and 34% for 2023. The decrease in segment profit is primarily attributable to increased operating expenses associated with enhancing customer-facing platforms and systems.The Parking Solutions segment generated total revenue of $20.7 million, a 5% decrease compared to $21.8 million in the same period in 2023 partly due to a decrease in one-time product sales compared to the prior year quarter. The segment profit was $2.8 million compared to $3.5 million in the prior year with segment profit margins of 14% for 2024 and 16% for 2023. The decrease in segment profit is primarily due to a decrease in product sales and an increase in selling and general expenses.

Liquidity: As of June 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were $122.0 million, and we generated $40.0 million in net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

Net Debt and Net Leverage: As of June 30, 2024, Net Debt was $928.1 million and Net Leverage was 2.4x, as compared to $918.3 million and 2.5x in the year ended December 31, 2023.

Share Repurchases

In October 2023, our Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program for up to an aggregate amount of $100.0 million of our outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock over an 18-month period in open market, accelerated share repurchase or privately negotiated transactions. On June 6, 2024, we entered into a share repurchase agreement with a stockholder, pursuant to which we repurchased, directly from the stockholder, 2.0 million shares of our Class A Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $51.5 million. The repurchased shares were subsequently retired. As of June 30, 2024, approximately $48.5 million remains available under our authorized share repurchase program.

2024 Full Year Guidance

Any guidance that we provide is subject to change as a variety of factors can affect actual operating results. Certain of the factors that may impact our actual operating results are identified below in the safe harbor language included within Forward-Looking Statements of this press release.

Based on our second quarter results and our outlook for the remainder of the year, we are reaffirming guidance as provided in our first quarter 2024 update.

Total Revenue at the upper-end of the range of $865 million to $880 millionAdjusted EBITDA at the upper-end of the range of $395 million to $405 millionAdjusted EPS at the upper-end of the range of $1.15 to $1.20; and,Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $155 million to $165 millionNet Leverage of approximately 2.0x

Underlying Assumptions for 2024 Full Year Guidance

Weighted average fully diluted share count expected to be approximately 168 million shares for the full yearEffective tax rate (including state taxes) is expected to be 30%; with approximately $55 million in total cash taxes expected to be paid in 2024. The effective tax rate for Non-GAAP adjustments is provided in the Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Calculation of Adjusted EPSDepreciation and amortization expense expected to be approximately $110 million for 2024Total interest expense, net expected to be approximately $80 million, of which approximately $75 million is expected to be net cash interest paidChange in working capital (change in operating assets and liabilities) is expected to result in a use of cash of approximately $20 million for 2024, excluding the one-time $31.5 million PlusPass legal settlement costsCapex of approximately $90 million

Conference Call Details

Date: August 8, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
U.S. and Canadian Callers Dial-in: 1-800-717-1738
Outside of U.S. and Canada Dial-in: 1-646-307-1865 for international callers
Request a return call: Available by clicking on the following link and requesting a return call: callme.viavid.com
Webcast Information: Available live in the “Investor Relations” section of our website at http://ir.verramobility.com. 

An audio replay of the call will also be available until 11:59 p.m. ET on August 22, 2024, by dialing 1-844-512-2921 for the U.S. or Canada, and 1-412-317-6671 for international callers and entering passcode 1122452. In addition, an archived webcast will be available in the “News & Events” section of the Investor Relations website at http://ir.verramobility.com. 

A copy of the earnings call presentation will be posted to our website.

About Verra Mobility

Verra Mobility is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. We sit at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Our transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities. We also solve complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges for fleet owners and rental car companies. We are headquartered in Arizona, and operate in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, please visit www.verramobility.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements which address our expected future business and financial performance, and may contain words such as “goal,” “target,” “future,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “project,” “may,” “should,” “will” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the changes and trends in the market for our products and services, expected operating results and metrics, such as revenue growth, expansion plans and opportunities, 2024 full year guidance, including expected total revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Net Leverage, and the underlying assumptions for the 2024 full year guidance, including expected weighted average fully-diluted share count, effective tax rate and cash taxes, expected depreciation and amortization, expected interest expense, net and total net cash interest, expected change in working capital and expected purchases of installation and service parts and property and equipment. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. These factors include, but are not limited to, customer concentration in our Commercial Services and Government Solutions segments; risks and uncertainties related to our government contracts, including legislative changes, termination rights, delays in payments, audits and investigations; decreases in the prevalence or political acceptance of, or an increase in governmental restrictions regarding, automated and other similar methods of photo enforcement, parking solutions or the use of tolling; our ability to successfully implement our acquisition strategy or integrate acquisitions; failure in or breaches of our networks or systems, including as a result of cyber-attacks or other incidents; risks and uncertainties related to our international operations/our ability to develop and successfully market new products and technologies into new markets; our failure to acquire necessary intellectual property or adequately protect our intellectual property; our ability to manage our substantial level of indebtedness; our ability to maintain an effective system of internal controls, including our ability to remedy our material weakness on a timely basis; our ability to properly perform under our contracts and otherwise satisfy our customers; decreased interest in outsourcing from our customers; our ability to keep up with technological developments and changing customer preferences; our ability to compete in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving market; risks and uncertainties related to our share repurchase program; risks and uncertainties related to litigation, disputes and regulatory investigations; our reliance on specialized third-party vendors and service providers; and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in documents we filed or will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In addition, no assurance can be given that any plan, initiative, projection, goal, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this release can or will be achieved. This press release should be read in conjunction with the information included in our other press releases, reports and other filings with the SEC. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements is available in our SEC filings, including our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2024. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and except to the extent required by applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and developments or otherwise. Understanding the information contained in these filings is important in order to fully understand our reported financial results and our business outlook for future periods.

Additional Information

We periodically provide information for investors on our corporate website, www.verramobility.com, and our investor relations website, ir.verramobility.com. 

We intend to use our website including our quarterly earnings presentation as a means of disclosing material non-public information, additional financial and operating metrics and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to disclosing financial results that are determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we also disclose certain non-GAAP financial information in this press release. These financial measures are not recognized measures under GAAP and are not intended to be, and should not be, considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Net Debt, and Net Leverage are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC rules. These non-GAAP financial measures may be determined or calculated differently by other companies. As a result, they may not be comparable to similarly titled performance measures presented by other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measurements to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measurements have been provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release, and investors are encouraged to review the reconciliations.

We are not providing a quantitative reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, or Adjusted Free Cash Flow which are included in our 2024 financial guidance above, in reliance on the “unreasonable efforts” exception for forward-looking non-GAAP measures set forth in SEC rules because certain financial information, the probable significance of which cannot be determined, is not available and cannot be reasonably estimated without unreasonable effort and expense. In this regard, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income as well as Adjusted EPS to net income per share, due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliation. Due to the uncertainty of estimates and assumptions used in preparing forward-looking non-GAAP measures, we caution investors that actual results could differ materially from these non-GAAP financial projections.

We use the non-GAAP metrics EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Net Debt, and Net Leverage to measure our performance from period to period, to evaluate and fund incentive compensation programs and to compare our results to those of our competitors. In addition, we also believe that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors regarding financial and business trends related to our results of operations and that when non-GAAP financial information is viewed with GAAP financial information, investors are provided with a more meaningful understanding of our ongoing operating performance, liquidity and leverage relative to other periods. These non-GAAP measures have certain limitations as analytical tools and should not be used as substitutes for net income, cash flows from operations, earnings per share, other consolidated income, cash flow or debt data prepared in accordance with GAAP.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

We define “EBITDA” as net income adjusted to exclude interest expense, net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. “Adjusted EBITDA” further excludes certain non-cash expenses and other transactions that management believes are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as defined, exclude some but not all items that affect our cash flow from operating activities.

Free Cash Flow

We define “Free Cash Flow” as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

We define “Adjusted Free Cash Flow” as Free Cash Flow which further excludes certain one-time and non-recurring items.

Adjusted Net Income

We define “Adjusted Net Income” as net income adjusted to exclude amortization of intangibles and certain non-cash or non-recurring expenses.

Adjusted EPS

We define “Adjusted EPS” as Adjusted Net Income divided by the diluted weighted average shares for the period.

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

We define “Adjusted EBITDA Margin” as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue.

Net Debt

We define “Net Debt” as total long-term debt (including current portion of long-term debt) excluding original issue discounts and unamortized deferred financing costs, less cash and cash equivalents.

Net Leverage

We define “Net Leverage” as Net Debt divided by the trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA as of the current quarter-end.

 

VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

June 30,
2024

December 31,
2023

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

122,020

$

136,309

Restricted cash

3,378

3,413

Accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of $21.6 million and
$18.5 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)

210,207

197,824

Unbilled receivables

44,151

37,065

Inventory

17,165

17,966

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

52,721

46,961

Total current assets

449,642

439,538

Installation and service parts, net

23,347

22,895

Property and equipment, net

133,314

123,248

Operating lease assets

30,346

33,523

Intangible assets, net

266,971

301,025

Goodwill

834,745

835,835

Other non-current assets

34,632

33,919

Total assets

$

1,772,997

$

1,789,983

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

84,888

$

78,749

Deferred revenue

26,402

28,788

Accrued liabilities

58,911

93,119

Tax receivable agreement liability, current portion

5,098

5,098

Current portion of long-term debt

—

9,019

Total current liabilities

175,299

214,773

Long-term debt, net of current portion

1,036,338

1,029,113

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

26,666

29,124

Tax receivable agreement liability, net of current portion

48,369

48,369

Asset retirement obligations

15,258

14,580

Deferred tax liabilities, net

16,835

18,360

Other long-term liabilities

15,605

14,197

Total liabilities

1,334,370

1,368,516

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value

—

—

Common stock, $0.0001 par value

16

17

Additional paid-in capital

556,494

557,513

Accumulated deficit

(105,881)

(125,887)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(12,002)

(10,176)

Total stockholders’ equity

438,627

421,467

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

1,772,997

$

1,789,983

 

VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(In thousands, except per share data)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Service revenue

$

212,017

$

196,050

$

414,738

$

380,748

Product sales

10,409

8,411

17,418

15,616

Total revenue

222,426

204,461

432,156

396,364

Cost of service revenue, excluding depreciation and
amortization

4,641

4,338

8,946

8,568

Cost of product sales

7,848

5,962

13,134

11,345

Operating expenses

74,903

65,657

145,543

127,500

Selling, general and administrative expenses

46,343

43,205

94,514

83,218

Depreciation, amortization and (gain) loss on disposal of
assets, net

27,522

29,088

54,497

59,421

Total costs and expenses

161,257

148,250

316,634

290,052

Income from operations

61,169

56,211

115,522

106,312

Interest expense, net

18,845

22,771

38,480

45,458

Change in fair value of private placement warrants

—

10,918

—

25,519

Gain on interest rate swap

(23)

(4,805)

(419)

(2,007)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

—

209

595

1,558

Other income, net

(5,245)

(4,512)

(9,698)

(8,268)

Total other expenses

13,577

24,581

28,958

62,260

Income before income taxes

47,592

31,630

86,564

44,052

Income tax provision

13,369

12,522

23,192

20,367

Net income

$

34,223

$

19,108

$

63,372

$

23,685

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Change in foreign currency translation adjustment

1,434

718

(1,826)

628

Total comprehensive income

$

35,657

$

19,826

$

61,546

$

24,313

Net income per share:

Basic

$

0.21

$

0.13

$

0.38

$

0.16

Diluted

$

0.20

$

0.13

$

0.38

$

0.16

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

166,064

151,132

166,152

150,151

Diluted

168,615

152,590

168,670

151,586

 

VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,

($ in thousands)

2024

2023

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net income

$

34,223

$

19,108

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

Depreciation and amortization

27,465

28,996

Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts

1,033

1,192

Change in fair value of private placement warrants

—

10,918

Change in fair value of interest rate swap

249

(5,115)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

—

209

Credit loss expense

4,059

3,259

Deferred income taxes

(1,395)

(2,484)

Stock-based compensation

6,590

4,525

Other

146

126

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(32,191)

(4,849)

Unbilled receivables

(730)

(2,656)

Inventory

174

(235)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

(9,757)

(3,232)

Deferred revenue

1,623

5,673

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

9,613

13,181

Other liabilities

(1,066)

(5,906)

Net cash provided by operating activities

40,036

62,710

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Cash receipts (payments) for interest rate swap

272

(310)

Purchases of installation and service parts and property and equipment

(14,054)

(11,726)

Cash proceeds from the sale of assets

42

95

Net cash used in investing activities

(13,740)

(11,941)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Repayment of long-term debt

(2,254)

(12,254)

Payment of debt issuance costs

(117)

(148)

Proceeds from the exercise of warrants

—

105,750

Share repurchases and retirement

(51,500)

—

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

285

1,689

Payment of employee tax withholding related to RSUs and PSUs vesting

(1,050)

(502)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(54,636)

94,535

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

510

378

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

(27,830)

145,682

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – beginning of period

153,228

67,817

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – end of period

$

125,398

$

213,499

 

VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30,

($ in thousands)

2024

2023

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net income

$

63,372

$

23,685

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

Depreciation and amortization

54,351

59,305

Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts

2,394

2,469

Change in fair value of private placement warrants

—

25,519

Change in fair value of interest rate swap

147

(3,563)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

595

1,558

Credit loss expense

9,306

4,956

Deferred income taxes

(699)

(4,733)

Stock-based compensation

12,148

7,903

Other

465

134

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(21,968)

(21,071)

Unbilled receivables

(7,231)

(6,120)

Inventory

653

(55)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

(4,192)

3,000

Deferred revenue

(2,208)

5,768

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

(31,170)

8,890

Other liabilities

(1,595)

282

Net cash provided by operating activities

74,368

107,927

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Cash receipts (payments) for interest rate swap

566

(1,556)

Purchases of installation and service parts and property and equipment

(28,333)

(30,098)

Cash proceeds from the sale of assets

90

129

Net cash used in investing activities

(27,677)

(31,525)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Repayment of long-term debt

(4,509)

(77,009)

Payment of debt issuance costs

(224)

(192)

Proceeds from the exercise of warrants

—

105,750

Share repurchases and retirement

(51,500)

—

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

974

2,388

Payment of employee tax withholding related to RSUs and PSUs vesting

(5,658)

(3,028)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(60,917)

27,909

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(98)

73

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

(14,324)

104,384

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – beginning of period

139,722

109,115

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – end of period

$

125,398

$

213,499

 

VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION

 

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

($ in thousands)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net income

$

34,223

$

19,108

$

63,372

$

23,685

Interest expense, net

18,845

22,771

38,480

45,458

Income tax provision

13,369

12,522

23,192

20,367

Depreciation and amortization

27,465

28,996

54,351

59,305

EBITDA

93,902

83,397

179,395

148,815

Transaction and other related expenses

113

64

1,641

332

Transformation expenses

1,569

665

1,569

724

Change in fair value of private placement warrants (i)

—

10,918

—

25,519

Gain on interest rate swap (ii)

(23)

(4,805)

(419)

(2,007)

Loss on extinguishment of debt (iii)

—

209

595

1,558

Stock-based compensation (iv)

6,590

4,525

12,148

7,903

Adjusted EBITDA

$

102,151

$

94,973

$

194,929

$

182,844

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

46

%

46

%

45

%

46

%

(i)

This related to adjustments to the private placement warrants liability from the re-measurement to fair value at the end of the reporting period.

(ii)

Gain on interest rate swap is associated with the derivative instrument re-measured to fair value at the end of each reporting period offset by the related monthly cash receipts/payments. 

(iii)

Loss on extinguishment of debt consists of the write-off of pre-existing original issue discounts and deferred financing costs associated with the refinancing of our debt for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and the early repayment of debt for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

(iv)

Stock-based compensation represents the non-cash charge related to the issuance of awards under the Verra Mobility Corporation 2018 Equity Incentive Plan.

 

RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO ADJUSTED FREE
CASH FLOW (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

($ in thousands)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

40,036

$

62,710

$

74,368

$

107,927

Purchases of installation and service parts and property
and equipment

(14,054)

(11,726)

(28,333)

(30,098)

Free Cash Flow

25,982

50,984

46,035

77,829

Legal settlement

—

—

31,500

—

Income tax effect on adjustment (1)

—

—

(9,450)

—

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

$

25,982

$

50,984

$

68,085

$

77,829

(1)

The annual estimated effective tax rate to calculate the income tax effect on the legal settlement adjustment is 30.0%.

 

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND CALCULATION OF
ADJUSTED EPS (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(In thousands, except per share data)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net income

$

34,223

$

19,108

$

63,372

$

23,685

Amortization of intangibles

16,741

20,034

33,486

42,002

Transaction and other related expenses

113

64

1,641

332

Transformation expenses

1,569

665

1,569

724

Change in fair value of private placement warrants

—

10,918

—

25,519

Change in fair value of interest rate swap

249

(5,115)

147

(3,563)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

—

209

595

1,558

Stock-based compensation

6,590

4,525

12,148

7,903

Total adjustments before income tax effect

25,262

31,300

49,586

74,475

Income tax effect on adjustments

(7,579)

(6,253)

(14,697)

(14,693)

Total adjustments after income tax effect

17,683

25,047

34,889

59,782

Adjusted Net Income

$

51,906

$

44,155

$

98,261

$

83,467

Adjusted EPS

$

0.31

$

0.29

$

0.58

$

0.55

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

168,615

152,590

168,670

151,586

Annual estimated effective income tax rate (1)

30

%

31

%

30

%

31

%

(1)

The annual estimated effective tax rate used above excludes discrete items as they do not impact taxable income. This rate differs from the period-to-date effective tax rate used on our condensed consolidated statements of operations which includes the discrete items.

 

RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT TO NET DEBT AND NET LEVERAGE (Unaudited)

($ in thousands)

June 30,
2024

December 31,
2023

Total long-term debt, net of current portion

$

1,036,338

$

1,029,113

Current portion of long-term debt

—

9,019

Total long-term debt

1,036,338

1,038,132

Original issue discounts

2,963

3,646

Unamortized deferred financing costs

10,777

12,809

Total long-term debt, excluding original issue discounts and
unamortized deferred financing costs

1,050,078

1,054,587

Cash and cash equivalents

(122,020)

(136,309)

Net Debt

$

928,058

$

918,278

Net Leverage

2.4x

2.5x

Trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA

383,587

371,502

 

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Mark Zindler
mark.zindler@verramobility.com 

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APEC 2026 Host City Promotional Video Shenzhen: Where the Future Takes Shape Released Worldwide

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SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 14, 2026 /CNW/ — Shenzhen: Where the Future Takes Shape, the official promotional video for the host city of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting, was released worldwide on November 15, as APEC Economic Leaders’ Week got underway in Shenzhen.

Presented by the Publicity Department of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee and produced by Shenzhen Media Group, the video takes “Where the Future Takes Shape” as its central theme.

It brings together Shenzhen’s pioneering reforms, its achievements in building a modern, people-centered city, and the theme of 2026 APEC “China Year,” “Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together.” Through the story of Shenzhen, the video offers international audiences a vivid look at Chinese modernization in practice, while extending a warm welcome to guests from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond. It also reflects the host city’s commitment to openness and its vision of working with regional partners to create a better future.

Shenzhen itself takes center stage in the video. Through six dimensions — innovative, livable, beautiful, resilient, culturally advanced, and smart — the production captures the city’s character during this landmark year and showcases its vitality and appeal to audiences worldwide.

The Chinese- and English-language versions premiered simultaneously across Shenzhen Media Group’s platforms, including Shenzhen TV’s 4K Ultra HD channel, its international channel, and the international social media network of “Shenzhen Channel”.

Featuring more than 260 shots, 99% of them newly filmed in 2026, this six-minute film brings Shenzhen to life–from cutting-edge innovation and vibrant urban spaces to stunning natural landscapes and cultural diversity.

Discover a city where the future is already taking shape, and where people from across the Asia-Pacific are invited to come together, share opportunities, and build a brighter, more prosperous future.

At this moment, Shenzhen is at its best.

As the video’s closing narration declares:

In 2026, the world gathers in Shenzhen to write a new chapter in building an Asia-Pacific Community to prosper together.

Gather in Shenzhen.

Witness miracles.

Together, let’s create a brighter future!

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IP GUANGDONG debuts at the Media Center of APEC Economic Leaders’ Week

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GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a news report from South.

The media center for the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week opened on November 11 in the host city of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, southern China.

Located in Hall 2 of the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District, the APEC media center spans around 15,000 square meters. It will offer services including meeting updates, radio and television broadcast feeds, press briefings, and smart news gathering and production tools for nearly 5000 Chinese and international journalists.

IP GUANGDONG, a community open to anyone who wants to share Guangdong’s stories with the world, has set up a themed space called “A Home for Asia-Pacific Friends” at the APEC media center. The space offers Chinese and international journalists a friendly, homelike atmosphere and has been a popular photo spot since opening day.

What unique experiences does IP GUANGDONG offer at the APEC media center? Here is a first look.

Bringing Guangdong’s hospitality to the front lines of reporting

Openness, innovation and cooperation are the three priorities for the APEC China 2026, and they also reflect Guangdong’s approach to welcoming guests. Through “A Home for Asia-Pacific Friends,” IP GUANGDONG is using the occasion to build friendships and offer thoughtful, welcoming services to journalists from around the world. Reporters coming to Shenzhen may be unfamiliar with the city, find it hard to source material, have little space to film on camera or lack equipment, so IP GUANGDONG has set up a range of support services in the themed space.

IP GUANGDONG is a shared platform for Guangdong’s international image, and its library holds more than 50,000 high-quality images and videos from and about the province. Its “Visual Content Station,” located within the themed space, allows Chinese and international journalists to quickly purchase and license high-quality images and footage of Guangdong, providing a one-stop solution to difficulties in sourcing content and uncertainty over usage rights.

In the age of new media, news production moves at almost lightning speed. With a Pocket camera in one hand and a microphone in the other, a single reporter can gather and edit news right at the scene.

To support this way of working, IP GUANGDONG has teamed up with its partner DJI to set up a dedicated DJI service station, where Chinese and international journalists can borrow Osmo Pocket 4 cameras. Reporters can register on site with valid media credentials and borrow a camera for their reporting. During breaks, they can also capture the beauty and variety of Shenzhen, sharing their images with the world through IP GUANGDONG.

Discovering and sharing stories behind Guangdong products

Guangdong goods have continued to attract attention online and offline this year. Their global reach is underpinned not only by Guangdong’s strength in smart manufacturing, but also by the cultural appeal embedded in its products. Every Guangdong product has a story worth telling. Drawing on this rich source of news stories, IP GUANGDONG has teamed up with its partners to display a diverse selection of finely crafted Guangdong products at the themed space’s service counter, giving journalists a place to discover local creations and find inspiration.

Reflecting the current boom in designer collectible toys, IP GUANGDONG is showcasing a range of representative designer toy brands and characters from Guangdong. Highlights include dolls featuring Xiyangyang and Lerongrong, the mascots of the 15th National Games, who have just turned two. Also on display are 3D metal puzzles from Piececool and original characters Laura and the panda Mr. PA from ToyCity. Both companies behind these two brands are based in Dongguan, known as China’s designer toy capital. Also featured are Guangdong’s “three teas”: Yingde black tea, Chaozhou Dancong tea and Zijin cicada tea. Rich in positive symbolism, they offer a vivid introduction to Lingnan culture.

By introducing the products on display in this compact showcase, IP GUANGDONG will work with visiting journalists to explore the stories behind them and share with the world the message that “Guangdong products make the world better.”

Exploring Guangdong without leaving the venue

The IP GUANGDONG themed space also invites visitors to enjoy interactive experiences. Between assignments, journalists can relax and take away their own memories of Guangdong from the APEC China 2026.

At the center of the space, IP GUANGDONG has installed a photo booth where journalists can create personalized postcards featuring Guangdong’s landmarks and scenery. Visitors simply step inside, have their photo taken and choose their favorite Guangdong backdrop. Their custom postcard is generated on the spot, taking them on a virtual tour of the province without leaving the venue.

All 16 landmark images were captured by IP GUANGDONG creators. They include Zhao Junhui’s photograph of the Shenzhen International Exchange Center, the main APEC meeting venue; Liu Shihui’s image of Danxiashan in Shaoguan; Luo Jinping’s view of the “Sea of Pineapples” in Zhanjiang; and Qiu Xuqing’s photograph of the Zhongshan Memorial Pavilion in Shantou Small Park. Each image reveals a different facet of Lingnan’s beauty and reflects the platform’s vision: “Everyone creates, everyone showcases, everyone shares.”

IP GUANGDONG has also prepared 2,000 surprise gift bags for Chinese and international journalists. The bags contain Guangdong specialty snacks, everyday essentials, small cultural and creative gifts, and postcards from the “Snacks of Guangdong” series illustrated by guest contributor XiaoLin Comics. These gifts bring an element of surprise and fun to journalists’ day.

A space to connect: Say “Hello, friend!”

The APEC media center is both a place for Chinese and international journalists to work efficiently and a setting for face-to-face conversation and for sharing observations and experiences. The IP GUANGDONG themed space includes a dedicated area for interviews, discussions and cultural exchanges.

As visitors enter, they are greeted by the words “Hello, friend!” in 12 major languages used across APEC member economies.

On the columns flanking the space, IP GUANGDONG and Chinese tech brand HONOR present “Home Through the Lenses of Asia-Pacific Creators,” a collection of photographs created collaboratively by contributors from around the world. Images from across the Asia-Pacific are displayed alongside scenes of Lingnan, bringing different cultures into conversation through photography.

On the way from the work area to the dining area, journalists can enjoy a calming visual interlude at “Asia-Pacific Perspectives: Impressions of Guangdong,” an illustration exhibition jointly produced by IP GUANGDONG and China Daily. It features 40 selected works by illustrators from APEC member economies, including China, the US, Russia, Japan, Singapore and Indonesia. Guangdong’s streets and lanes, natural landscapes and the warmth of the Asia-Pacific family come to life in their illustrations. Journalists are invited to slow down, glimpse one another’s lives in familiar scenes, unwind and feel a little closer.

Don’t miss out! It’s giveaway time!

How to claim your IP GUANGDONG surprise gift bag

Dates and times: November 11–19, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2:00–6:00 p.m.

How to claim: Scan the QR codes to follow IP GUANGDONG’s WeChat Official Account and WeChat Channels account. Then scan the registration QR code to join the platform and upload your first snapshot to receive a surprise gift bag.

Availability: Limited to 200 bags per day, on a first-come, first-served basis.

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The First Cartridge-Free Smart Waterless Diffuser Is Here. What Would You Fill It With?

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Lephrone set out to solve a frustration for customers who want smart control over their home fragrance and the freedom to choose their own oils. The H300 is the first waterless diffuser to combine cartridge-free refills, Wi-Fi app control, smart home integration, and an in-app fragrance oil library with scanning and personal notes. Customers can use their favorite compatible oils, create their own blends, and use the app to set a scenting schedule and track how much oil is left.

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — “There are thousands of fragrance oils out there, so why lock yourself into just one brand?” said a Lephrone developer.

“Lephrone took the best of the diffuser world and left the worst behind.”

We wanted to make a device for people who need a ritual to unwind and want more control over their surroundings. There’s a whole world of sensory experiences out there, and our goal was to bring the way you manage scent at home into the digital world.

With the H300 lephrone diffuser, we kept what we liked about smart cartridge-based diffusers: Wi-Fi connectivity, lephrone app, voice control, and the ability to recognize oils and track how much is left. We made sure it supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. We also did away with what frustrated us most: never-ending subscriptions, cartridges that run out too quickly, and limits on which oils you can use. With the H300, you get to choose the oils you want and create blends you love.

We also added support for multiple users and multiple diffusers, so everyone in the household can control the devices and set schedules. The H300 can run even when it’s offline.

We’re releasing our own fragrances, too. In the app, you can scan them into your personal fragrance library and write down how a scent made you feel, whether you liked it, and what others at home thought of it. That matters because after trying a few oils, it’s easy to forget which one you loved most or which one everyone else kept asking for.

We’re rolling this out to more Lephrone models next. Stay tuned.

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Elina, Lephrone, 1 6463844148, info@lephrone.com, Lephrone

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