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Verra Mobility Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results
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Full year 2023 revenue of $817.3 millionFull year 2023 net income of $57.0 millionFull year 2023 cash flows from operations of $206.1 million
MESA, Ariz., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced today the financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
“We delivered fantastic results for the fourth quarter, highlighted by robust revenue and Adjusted EBITDA performance,” said David Roberts, President and CEO, Verra Mobility. “Our strong results are aligned with three macro trends across our operating segments: First, we’re seeing strong travel demand by both consumers and businesses, particularly in the United States. The second macro trend is the continued push for safer roads and communities, which drives demand for investments in automated safety enforcement. And lastly, the complexities surrounding university and municipality parking create opportunities that we address and solve through our software-enabled parking management solutions.”
Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights
Revenue: Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $211.0 million, an increase of 13% compared to $186.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. Service revenue growth was 13% due to increases in travel volume and related tolling activity in the Commercial Services segment which grew 16%, and the growth in service revenue from our Government Solutions segment, which increased 10% and was driven by the expansion of speed programs. Parking Solutions service revenue increased 10% due to increases in our software as a service (SaaS) product offerings and various services related to parking management solutions.Net income: Net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $3.0 million, or $0.02 per share, based on 168.6 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Net income for the comparable 2022 period was $28.2 million, or $0.13 per share, based on 154.8 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding.Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS): Adjusted EPS for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $0.24 per share compared to $0.25 per share for the fourth quarter of 2022.Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA was $91.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to $83.6 million for the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 43% of total revenue for 2023 and 45% for 2022.
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.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Segment Detail
The Commercial Services segment generated total revenue of $94.5 million, a 16% increase compared to $81.6 million in the same period in 2022. Segment profit was $62.2 million, a 27% increase from $49.0 million in the prior year. The increases in revenue and profit compared to the prior period resulted from increased travel volume and the continued adoption of the all-inclusive fee structure 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 66% for 2023 and 60% for 2022.The Government Solutions segment generated total revenue of $94.0 million, an 11% increase compared to $84.6 million in the same period in 2022. The increase was due to a 10% increase in recurring service revenue over the prior year quarter, primarily driven by the expansion of speed programs. The segment profit was $24.1 million in 2023 compared to $30.7 million in the prior year with segment profit margins of 26% for 2023 and 36% for 2022. The decrease in segment profit is primarily attributable to a $3.9 million installation and service parts write-down as well as increased operating expenses associated with enhancing customer-facing platforms and systems.The Parking Solutions segment generated total revenue of $22.5 million, a 13% increase compared to $19.9 million in the same period in 2022 partly due to an increase in one-time product sales and professional services compared to the prior year quarter. The segment profit was $5.0 million compared to $3.9 million in the prior year with segment profit margins of 22% for 2023 and 20% for 2022. The increase in segment profit is primarily attributable to an increase in our gross profit margin for professional services, software as a service product offerings and citation processing services related to parking management solutions.
Full Year 2023 Financial Highlights
Revenue: Total revenue for fiscal year 2023 was $817.3 million, an increase of 10% compared to $741.6 million for fiscal year 2022. Service revenue growth was 13% due to increases in travel volume and related tolling activity in the Commercial Services segment, which grew 14%, and the growth in service revenue from our Government Solutions segment, which increased 12% and was driven by the expansion of speed programs. Parking Solutions service revenue increased 8% due to increases in our professional services and SaaS product offerings related to parking management solutions.Net Income: Net income for fiscal year 2023 was $57.0 million, or $0.36 per share, based on 160.0 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Net income for the comparable 2022 period was $92.5 million, or $0.50 per share, based on 159.0 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding.Adjusted EPS: Adjusted EPS for fiscal year 2023 was $1.08 per share compared to $1.02 per share for the fiscal year 2022.Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA was $371.5 million for fiscal year 2023, compared to $338.5 million for fiscal year 2022. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 45% of total revenue for fiscal year 2023 and 46% for 2022.
Liquidity: As of December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents were $136.3 million, and we generated $206.1 million in cash flows from operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest Rate Swap
In December 2022, we entered into a cancellable interest rate swap agreement to hedge our exposure to interest rate fluctuations associated with the LIBOR (now transitioned to Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate) portion of the variable interest rate on our 2021 Term Loan. Under the interest rate swap agreement, we pay a fixed rate of 5.17% and the counterparty pays a variable interest rate which is net settled. The notional amount on the interest rate swap is $675.0 million. We have the monthly option to terminate the interest rate swap agreement until December 2025 in the event interest rates decrease. Any changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument (including accrued interest) and related cash payments are recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations within the loss (gain) on interest rate swap line item. We recorded a $2.8 million loss during the three months ended December 31, 2023, of which approximately $3.0 million is associated with the derivative instrument re-measured to fair value at the end of the reporting period, netted by $0.2 million related to the net cash received. We recorded a $0.8 million loss during fiscal year 2023, of which approximately $(0.3) million is associated with the derivative instrument re-measured to fair value at the end of the reporting period, netted by $1.1 million related to the monthly cash payments. We recorded a gain of $1.0 million during fiscal year 2022 associated with the derivative instrument re-measured to fair value.
Warrants
During fiscal year 2023, we processed the exercise of approximately 20 million warrants in exchange for the issuance of 16,273,406 shares of Class A Common Stock. There were 14,035,449 shares issued on a cash-basis resulting in the receipt of $161.4 million in cash proceeds during fiscal year 2023.
Share Repurchases
In November 2022, our Board of Directors authorized a 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 (“ASR”) or privately negotiated transactions, each as permitted under applicable rules and regulations, any of which may use pre-arranged trading plans that are designed to meet the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ( the “Exchange Act”).
We paid $8.1 million to repurchase 449,432 shares of our Class A Common Stock through open market transactions during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, which we subsequently retired. On September 5, 2023, we used the remaining availability under the share repurchase program for an ASR and paid approximately $91.9 million to receive an initial delivery of 4,131,551 shares of our Class A Common Stock in accordance with an ASR agreement with a third-party financial institution. The final settlement occurred on January 12, 2024, at which time, we received 534,499 additional shares calculated using a volume-weighted average price over the term of the ASR agreement. We paid a total of $100.0 million for shares repurchases during the year ended December 31, 2023.
New Share Repurchase Program
In October 2023, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program, which authorizes us to repurchase up to $100.0 million of our Class A Common Stock over an 18-month period from time to time in open market transactions, ASR or in privately negotiated transactions, each as permitted under applicable rules and regulations. Repurchases may be conducted and may be suspended or terminated at any time without notice. The extent to which we repurchase shares of our Class A Common Stock and the timing of such purchases will depend upon market conditions, our capital position, and other considerations as may be considered by us. Repurchases may also be made pursuant to a trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, which would permit shares to be repurchased when we might otherwise be precluded from doing so because of self-imposed trading blackout periods or other regulatory restrictions. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including price, general business and market conditions, and alternative investment opportunities. The repurchase program will be executed consistent with our capital allocation strategy, which will continue to prioritize investments to grow the business.
Legal Proceedings
On November 2, 2020, PlusPass, Inc. (“PlusPass”) commenced an action in the United States District Court, Central District of California, against Verra Mobility, The Gores Group LLC, Platinum Equity LLC, and ATS Processing Services, Inc., alleging civil violations of Section 7 of the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914 and Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act. In February 2024, we entered into a confidential business arrangement to acquire certain assets from PlusPass and fully and finally resolve all litigation and disputes between the parties. We accrued $31.5 million for this matter at December 31, 2023, which is presented within selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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.
We are providing the following forward-looking guidance, which includes Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures (defined below):
Total revenue of $865 million to $880 millionAdjusted EBITDA of $395 million to $405 millionAdjusted EPS of $1.15 to $1.20Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $155 million to $165 million
Conference Call Details
Date: February 29, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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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 March 14, 2024, by dialing 1-844-512-2921 for the U.S. or Canada, and 1-412-317-6671 for international callers and entering passcode 36121812. In addition, an archived webcast will be available in the “News & Events” section of the Investor Relations website at http://ir.verramobility.com.
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. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding the changes and trends in the market for our products and services, expected operating results, such as revenue growth, expansion plans and opportunities, and earnings guidance related to 2024 financial and operational metrics. 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, economic and geopolitical conditions; customer concentration, demand and spending; new and emerging technologies; cybersecurity risks; our ability to manage our substantial level of indebtedness; risks and uncertainties related to our government contracts, including legislative changes, termination rights, delays in payments, audits and investigations; legislative changes; our reliance on a limited number of 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. 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 as a means of disclosing material non-public information 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 and Adjusted EBITDA Margin 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 these non-GAAP financial metrics to measure our performance from period to period both at the consolidated level as well as within our operating segments, 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. 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 or other consolidated income or cash flow 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 (for example, the PlusPass legal settlement).
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.
VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
136,309
$
105,204
Restricted cash
3,413
3,911
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of $18.5 million and $15.9 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively)
197,824
163,786
Unbilled receivables
37,065
30,782
Inventory
17,966
19,307
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
46,961
39,604
Total current assets
439,538
362,594
Installation and service parts, net
22,895
22,923
Property and equipment, net
123,248
109,775
Operating lease assets
33,523
37,593
Intangible assets, net
301,025
377,420
Goodwill
835,835
833,480
Other non-current assets
33,919
12,484
Total assets
$
1,789,983
$
1,756,269
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
78,749
$
79,869
Deferred revenue
28,788
31,164
Accrued liabilities
93,119
48,847
Tax receivable agreement liability, current portion
5,098
4,994
Current portion of long-term debt
9,019
21,935
Total current liabilities
214,773
186,809
Long-term debt, net of current portion
1,029,113
1,190,045
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
29,124
33,362
Tax receivable agreement liability, net of current portion
48,369
50,900
Private placement warrant liabilities
—
24,066
Asset retirement obligations
14,580
12,993
Deferred tax liabilities, net
18,360
21,149
Other long-term liabilities
14,197
5,875
Total liabilities
1,368,516
1,525,199
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value
—
—
Common stock, $0.0001 par value
17
15
Common stock contingent consideration
—
36,575
Additional paid-in capital
557,513
305,423
Accumulated deficit
(125,887)
(98,078)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(10,176)
(12,865)
Total stockholders’ equity
421,467
231,070
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,789,983
$
1,756,269
VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands, except per share data)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Service revenue
$
201,818
$
178,965
$
783,595
$
695,218
Product sales
9,195
7,105
33,715
46,380
Total revenue
211,013
186,070
817,310
741,598
Cost of service revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization
4,514
4,694
18,232
16,330
Cost of product sales
7,022
5,294
25,231
30,932
Operating expenses
76,915
59,529
273,288
226,324
Selling, general and administrative expenses
73,056
40,220
198,550
163,133
Depreciation, amortization and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net
26,177
34,293
113,195
140,174
Total costs and expenses
187,684
144,030
628,496
576,893
Income from operations
23,329
42,040
188,814
164,705
Interest expense, net
20,859
20,348
86,701
69,372
Change in fair value of private placement warrants
—
(9,267)
24,966
(14,400)
Tax receivable agreement liability adjustment
(3,077)
245
(3,077)
(720)
Loss (gain) on interest rate swap
2,764
(996)
817
(996)
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt
—
—
3,533
(3,005)
Other income, net
1,643
(3,287)
(11,123)
(12,654)
Total other expenses
22,189
7,043
101,817
37,597
Income before income taxes
1,140
34,997
86,997
127,108
Income tax (benefit) provision
(1,882)
6,779
29,982
34,633
Net income
$
3,022
$
28,218
$
57,015
$
92,475
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment
6,250
8,069
2,689
(7,771)
Total comprehensive income
$
9,272
$
36,287
$
59,704
$
84,704
Net income per share:
Basic
$
0.02
$
0.19
$
0.36
$
0.61
Diluted
$
0.02
$
0.13
$
0.36
$
0.50
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
166,437
149,227
158,777
152,848
Diluted
168,585
154,825
160,017
159,026
VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,
($ in thousands)
2023
2022
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income
$
3,022
$
28,218
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
26,232
33,390
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts
1,079
1,350
Change in fair value of private placement warrants
—
(9,267)
Tax receivable agreement liability adjustment
(3,077)
245
Loss (gain) on interest rate swap
3,041
(996)
Credit loss expense
1,501
3,589
Deferred income taxes
(19,801)
(45)
Stock-based compensation
5,130
3,007
Impairment of long-lived assets and ROU assets
4,280
—
Impairment on a privately-held equity investment
—
1,340
Other
53
1,030
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(6,605)
8,161
Unbilled receivables
3,277
2,269
Inventory
2,209
(1,254)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(5,109)
(4,099)
Deferred revenue
(5,875)
(1,700)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
23,453
8,491
Other liabilities
2,920
(4,168)
Net cash provided by operating activities
35,730
69,561
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Payments for interest rate swap
277
—
Purchase of intellectual property
(500)
—
Purchases of installation and service parts and property and equipment
(16,484)
(12,259)
Cash proceeds from the sale of assets
110
101
Net cash used in investing activities
(16,597)
(12,158)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt
(2,255)
(2,255)
Payment of debt issuance costs
(97)
(37)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
3,074
337
Payment of employee tax withholding related to RSUs and PSUs vesting
(65)
(3,452)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
657
(5,407)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
1,602
1,490
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
21,392
53,486
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – beginning of period
118,330
55,629
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – end of period
$
139,722
$
109,115
VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the Year Ended December 31,
($ in thousands)
2023
2022
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income
$
57,015
$
92,475
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
113,067
138,684
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts
4,679
5,472
Change in fair value of private placement warrants
24,966
(14,400)
Tax receivable agreement liability adjustment
(3,077)
(720)
Gain on interest rate swap
(320)
(996)
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt
3,533
(3,005)
Credit loss expense
9,054
14,481
Deferred income taxes
(27,037)
(17,355)
Stock-based compensation
17,476
16,663
Impairment of long-lived assets and ROU assets
4,280
—
Impairment on a privately-held equity investment
—
1,340
Other
359
1,654
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(42,459)
(17,685)
Unbilled receivables
(6,252)
(1,936)
Inventory
1,148
(10,310)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(2,161)
4,306
Deferred revenue
(2,400)
4,591
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
50,512
6,513
Other liabilities
3,718
(1,435)
Net cash provided by operating activities
206,101
218,337
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Payment of contingent consideration
—
(647)
Payments for interest rate swap
(1,137)
—
Purchase of intellectual property
(500)
—
Purchases of installation and service parts and property and equipment
(56,985)
(48,186)
Cash proceeds from the sale of assets
332
241
Net cash used in investing activities
(58,290)
(48,592)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment on revolver
—
(25,000)
Repayment of long-term debt
(181,519)
(9,019)
Payment of debt issuance costs
(459)
(447)
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants
161,408
—
Share repurchases and retirement
(100,000)
(125,071)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
5,919
1,334
Payment of employee tax withholding related to RSUs and PSUs vesting
(3,142)
(6,524)
Payment of contingent consideration
—
(205)
Net cash used in financing activities
(117,793)
(164,932)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
589
(130)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
30,607
4,683
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – beginning of period
109,115
104,432
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – end of period
$
139,722
$
109,115
VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION
ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,
For the Year Ended December 31,
($ in thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net income
$
3,022
$
28,218
$
57,015
$
92,475
Interest expense, net
20,859
20,348
86,701
69,372
Income tax (benefit) provision
(1,882)
6,779
29,982
34,633
Depreciation and amortization
26,232
33,390
113,067
138,684
EBITDA
48,231
88,735
286,765
335,164
Transaction and other related expenses
145
(76)
629
3,381
Transformation expenses
935
604
3,241
1,113
Change in fair value of private placement warrants (i)
—
(9,267)
24,966
(14,400)
Legal settlement (ii)
31,500
—
31,500
—
Tax settlement payment related to a prior acquisition (iii)
5,652
—
5,652
—
Tax receivable agreement liability adjustment (iv)
(3,077)
245
(3,077)
(720)
Loss (gain) on interest rate swap (v)
2,764
(996)
817
(996)
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt (vi)
—
—
3,533
(3,005)
Stock-based compensation (vii)
5,130
3,007
17,476
16,663
Impairment on privately-held equity investment
—
1,340
—
1,340
Adjusted EBITDA
$
91,280
$
83,592
$
371,502
$
338,540
(i)
This consists of adjustments to the private placement warrants liability from the re-measurement to fair value at the end of each reporting period, or a final re-measurement upon their exercise.
(ii)
This relates to the PlusPass legal settlement further discussed above.
(iii)
This consists of a tax settlement adjustment related to an acquisition that was completed in 2018.
(iv)
This consists of adjustments made to our Tax Receivable Agreement liability due to changes in estimates.
(v)
Loss (gain) on interest rate swap is associated with the derivative instrument re-measured to fair value at the end of the reporting period offset by the related monthly cash payments.
(vi)
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt consists of the write-off of pre-existing original issue discounts and deferred financing costs associated with the early repayment of debt and the gain on extinguishment of debt in 2022 related to the forgiveness of the PPP loan.
(vii)
Stock-based compensation represents the non-cash charge related to the issuance of awards under the Verra Mobility Corporation 2018 Equity Incentive Plan.
FREE CASH FLOW (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,
For the Year Ended December 31,
($ in thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
35,730
$
69,561
$
206,101
$
218,337
Purchases of installation and service parts and property and equipment
(16,484)
(12,259)
(56,985)
(48,186)
Free Cash Flow
$
19,246
$
57,302
$
149,116
$
170,151
ADJUSTED EPS (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,
For the Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands, except per share data)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net income
$
3,022
$
28,218
$
57,015
$
92,475
Amortization of intangibles
16,721
25,132
77,644
106,161
Transaction and other related expenses
145
(76)
629
3,381
Transformation expenses
935
604
3,241
1,113
Change in fair value of private placement warrants
—
(9,267)
24,966
(14,400)
Legal settlement
31,500
—
31,500
—
Tax settlement payment related to a prior acquisition
5,652
—
5,652
—
Tax receivable agreement liability adjustment
(3,077)
245
(3,077)
(720)
Tax receivable agreement imputed interest
(3,641)
—
(3,641)
—
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt
—
—
3,533
(3,005)
Change in fair value of interest rate swap
3,041
(996)
(320)
(996)
Stock-based compensation
5,130
3,007
17,476
16,663
Impairment on privately-held equity investment
—
1,340
—
1,340
Total adjustments before income tax effect
56,406
19,989
157,603
109,537
Income tax effect on adjustments
(19,568)
(8,855)
(42,105)
(40,423)
Total adjustments after income tax effect
36,838
11,134
115,498
69,114
Adjusted Net Income
$
39,860
$
39,352
$
172,513
$
161,589
Adjusted EPS
$
0.24
$
0.25
$
1.08
$
1.02
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
168,585
154,825
160,017
159,026
Investor Relations Contact
Mark Zindler
mark.zindler@verramobility.com
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The 31st annual Executive War College (April 28–30, 2026, New Orleans) will bring together leading experts to address major disruptions in clinical laboratories, including AI-driven transformation, workforce challenges, digital pathology adoption and evolving federal reimbursement reforms.
NEW ORLEANS, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Market disruptions on multiple fronts are driving clinical laboratories, genetic test companies and anatomic pathology laboratories to modernize their operations for long-term sustainability. These challenges will be major topics when a top-flight roster of lab experts, innovators and lab leaders gather in New Orleans April 28-30, 2026, for the 31st annual Executive War College on Diagnostics, Clinical Laboratory and Pathology Management. The event takes place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel New Orleans.
“Laboratory medicine continues to operate under structural pressures as the healthcare landscape keeps shifting,” stated Ashleigh Harris, conference producer of Executive War College. Clinical laboratories are facing disruptions on multiple fronts – external regulatory scrutiny, reimbursement volatility, workforce instability and accelerating technology that are all reshaping the ecosystem in real time. Successful laboratories will need to take many of these challenges on simultaneously to build durability and remain competitive.
To give lab leaders and pathologists an inside track to prepare for these multiple disruptions, the conference’s 145 expert speakers includes:
Syed T. Hoda, MD, Director of Digital Pathology, Director of Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology, Clinical Professor, NYU Langone Health, will review how their organization achieved a fully digital workflow in one year that accelerated diagnostics.Susan Van Meter, President, American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA), will co-present with experts to discuss federal reforms including the RESULTS Act that could reshape reimbursement, market competition and revenue stability.Cory A. Roberts, MD, MBA, CEO, Sonic Healthcare, USA will address the strategic considerations for laboratory mergers and acquisitions, as well as opportunities for laboratories to grow organically and harness emerging technologies.Lâle White, CEO, XiFin, Inc., will discuss how AI is transforming the forces reshaping healthcare into catalysts for growth, denial reduction and workforce efficiency.Ted Schwab, Innovator, Strategist and Entrepreneur of Schwab Tremblay Solutions, LLC, will lead a discussion with technology experts who will cover the emerging technologies of automation and robotics that are transforming diagnostics and the future of the lab workforce.
Now in its 31st year, Executive War College is the nation’s largest, most respected gathering on clinical lab management and operations – attracting the attendance of senior lab executives, administrators and pathologists who gather to learn, network and collaborate with thought leaders, experts, and analysts in developing the right strategies for their labs. It’s why major lab industry companies actively support this unique gathering include: organizations such as AstraZeneca, CrelioHealth, ELLKAY, Health Carousel, Leica Biosystems, LigoLab, MedSpeed, Philips, Roche, Synergen, TELCOR, Thermo Fisher Scientific, US HealthTek and XiFin, Inc.
In addition to more than 90 information-packed presentations comprising an enlightening and expansive range of topics, Executive War College 2026 will also feature two post conference all day events on April 30, including Executive Forum on Digital Pathology Management: Scalable Implementation Strategies That Deliver Business and Operational Impact, moderated by Christopher Garcia, Chair, Data Strategy Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic.
“Our expert content is what differentiates Executive War College and provides true value to our attendees,” Harris stated. “The event is fine-tuned to provide real-world solutions for laboratories and pathology practices to be successful. We will navigate, propose and present solutions for the urgent issues that continue to challenge the clinical laboratory industry.
A maximum-capacity attendance is expected at this year’s 31st Executive War College. To register and for more information on Executive War College 2026, visit https://executivewarcollege.com You may also contact Amanda Curtis at acurtis@darkreport.com
ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE WAR COLLEGE
Since 1995, Executive War College is the preeminent conference for executives, lab leaders, pathologists, lab industry consultants and experts who come together to learn, connect, collaborate and obtain information designed to help solve the latest challenges in diagnostics, clinical lab and pathology management, for better patient outcomes.
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Meteor Education Joins NC3 Industry Partner Network to Expand Access to Industry-Recognized Certifications in Secondary Schools
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NC3 is the national leader in advancing career and technical education (CTE) through strong partnerships between education providers and industry. With a network of more than 2,000 education institutions and organizations, NC3 has supported 430,000+ students and delivered more than one million industry-driven, stackable certifications aligned to national skills standards.
Through this partnership, Meteor Education will play a unique role in extending NC3’s certification delivery into the secondary school market. By partnering directly with NC3 to expand professional development, Meteor Education will now support secondary schools in implementing and delivering select Festo certifications that employers value and recognize.
This approach helps bridge a critical gap between access to hands-on learning experiences and career readiness requirements, enabling districts to more effectively build and sustain high-quality, career-connected learning pathways that are grounded in their local economies.
“We’re seeing a clear shift, schools are being asked to deliver outcomes that extend well beyond the classroom,” said Bill Latham, CEO of Meteor Education. “What we hear consistently from our customers is that the difference between offering industry certifications and delivering them well comes down to how prepared and supported their instructors are. Schools want to do this right, and they need partners who can equip their educators at a high level. NC3 is head and shoulders above in this regard. Their commitment to training, preparation, and ongoing support for instructors is unmatched and gives schools the confidence to deliver certifications with real rigor and integrity. We’re privileged to be working with NC3 and excited to join them in this work.”
Meteor Education’s model of embedding expert educators into school systems will allow NC3 certifications to be delivered with greater consistency and scalability across the secondary market – supporting both instructors and students in achieving stronger outcomes.
“NC3 is thrilled to partner with Meteor Education to expand access to STEM, manufacturing, and automation certifications across the secondary education system. Additionally, their expertise in designing engaging and functional learning environments will be a tremendous asset to our network of schools,” said Craig Foucht, NC3 Director of Development. “Together, we’re empowering the next generation of learners with the skills, spaces, and certifications they need to succeed in the modern workforce.”
Together, Meteor Education and NC3 are strengthening the connection between education and industry by expanding access to high-quality certifications, supporting educators, and helping students gain the skills and credentials needed for college and career success, while contributing to the growth and vitality of their local economy.
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The National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) is a driving force in connecting education to industry through innovative training and certification programs that prepare students for high-demand careers. As part of its comprehensive approach, NC3 partners with educators, administrators, and industry experts to design hands-on learning environments that reflect real-world workforce needs. Through instructor training, industry-recognized certifications, and program development support, NC3 empowers institutions to deliver relevant, skills-based education that drives student success. NC3 also provides the tools and resources needed to ensure program quality and measurable outcomes for both students and communities. With a growing national network of education and industry partners, NC3 has helped hundreds of institutions strengthen their programs and expand opportunities for thousands of students across the country.
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As AI Reshapes Wine Discovery, The Weinheimer Group Releases Industry Readiness Research and Launches VINTAGE² Educational System for Winery Operators
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Weinheimer Group today released the Wine Industry AI Marketing Readiness Report, a study of verified winery owners, operators, and marketing decision-makers examining directionally how the industry is approaching artificial intelligence in brand marketing, visibility, and growth. The findings arrive alongside the launch of VINTAGE², an AI visibility educational system built to help wineries understand and navigate the way artificial intelligence is reshaping consumer and trade discovery.
The report’s headline finding is unambiguous: 93% of wine industry respondents are either actively experimenting with AI or gathering information, with only 7% saying AI is not a current priority. Yet a significant gap separates awareness from action. Sixty percent of respondents identify improving online discoverability as their top AI opportunity, making it the most dominant single finding in the study. Thirty-six percent say uncertainty about what is real versus hype remains their primary obstacle, and 29% say clear return on investment proof is the single factor that would move them to take a first step.
“The wine industry has crossed a threshold that cannot be walked back,” said Tim Weinheimer, Brand-AI Marketing Strategist and creator of VINTAGE². “AI-powered search and generative engines are already functioning as the first point of discovery for consumers and trade buyers alike. Wineries that are not visible in those systems are not just losing marketing share of voice, they are losing the conversation entirely before it begins.”
Specializing in AI brand growth consulting for wineries, Tim developed VINTAGE² in direct response to this gap. The system provides winery leaders with a structured operational framework covering AI search behavior, brand visibility audits, narrative alignment, and the practical mechanics of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), the emerging discipline of ensuring a brand is understood, trusted, and cited by AI-powered discovery platforms. It is not a software subscription or a quick-fix tool. It is a working knowledge system designed to build durable capability inside winery teams.
“Tim’s AI readiness educational workshop was eye-opening on the opportunities for our brand’s visibility,” said Valerie Elkins, Director of Memberships at William Chris Wine Company. “It helped us clearly understand how AI is already shaping how consumers find wineries like ours, and where William Chris Vineyards has a real opportunity to show up more consistently and credibly. Tim translated a complex topic into practical insight we are ready to act on with our marketing communications.”
For operators building new ventures, the learning curve is even more consequential. “As a new business, we knew that visibility, especially in news, online ratings and reviews, and AI search, would be critical from the start,” said Vinoth Rajkumar, Proprietor of Cork2Glass. “In just five months, we are seeing consistent visibility that has meaningfully supported our early growth.”
Access the AI Marketing Readiness Report and book a free 30-minute consultation with Tim.
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The Weinheimer Group is a winery brand strategy consultancy specializing in AI readiness, brand clarity, and digital visibility for the wine industry. Founder Tim Weinheimer brings more than 30 years of marketing leadership experience, WSET Level 3 certification, and recognition as Digital Agency of the Year and Data-Driven Agency of the Year by the SABRE North America Awards. A former winery founder, Tim previously launched and sold Su Vino Winery in Grapevine, Texas. He is currently a WSET Diploma candidate through the Napa Valley Wine Academy.
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