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CBIZ REPORTS SECOND-QUARTER AND FIRST-HALF 2024 RESULTS AND ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE MARCUM

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SECOND-QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS:

TOTAL REVENUE UP 5.4%; SAME-UNIT REVENUE UP 2.8%GAAP EPS DOWN 26.4%; ADJUSTED EPS DOWN 9.1%; INCLUDES MARCUM ACQUISITION-RELATED EXPENSE OF $6.7MNET INCOME DOWN 26.3%; ADJUSTED EBITDA DOWN 6.9%

SIX-MONTH HIGHLIGHTS:

TOTAL REVENUE UP 7.2%; SAME-UNIT REVENUE UP 4.4%GAAP EPS DOWN 3.0%; ADJUSTED EPS UP 1.5%; INCLUDES MARCUM ACQUISITION-RELATED EXPENSE OF $6.7MNET INCOME DOWN 3.3%; ADJUSTED EBITDA UP 1.0%

CLEVELAND, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CBIZ, Inc., (NYSE: CBZ) (“CBIZ” or the “Company”), a leading provider of financial, insurance and advisory services, today announced results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024.

In a separate press release issued today, CBIZ also announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Marcum LLP (“Marcum”), a national accounting and advisory firm. Upon closing, CBIZ will become the seventh-largest accounting services provider in the U.S. The cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $2.3 billion is expected to close in the fourth quarter. CBIZ incurred approximately $6.7 million in fees related to the Marcum transaction and results for the second quarter are impacted by $0.10 per share. The press release announcing this transaction is available on CBIZ’s website at https://cbiz.gcs-web.com/investor-overview.

Second-Quarter and First-Half 2024 Results
During the 2024 second quarter, CBIZ experienced the departure of a small group of producers and support staff within our Property and Casualty business and a loss of clients served by this group. Included in reported results is the impact of $0.03 in Adjusted earnings per share for the 2024 second quarter and first half. The impact to full-year 2024 Adjusted earnings per share is expected to be approximately $0.06.

For the 2024 second quarter, CBIZ recorded revenue of $420.0 million, an increase of $21.5 million, or 5.4%, compared with $398.5 million reported for the same period in 2023. Acquired operations contributed $10.5 million, or 2.6%, to second-quarter 2024 revenue growth. Same-unit revenue increased by $11.0 million, or 2.8%, for the quarter, compared with the same period a year ago. Net income was $19.8 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, for the quarter, compared with $26.9 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, for the same period a year ago.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, CBIZ recorded revenue of $914.3 million, an increase of $61.2 million, or 7.2%, over the $853.1 million recorded for the same period in 2023. Acquired operations contributed $23.3 million, or 2.7%, to revenue growth in the six months ended June 30, 2024. Same-unit revenue increased by $37.9 million, or 4.4%, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared with the same period a year ago. Net income was $96.7 million, or $1.92 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared with $100.0 million, or $1.98 per diluted share, for the same period a year ago.

Excluding nonrecurring acquisition-related integration expenses and professional fees incurred related to the Marcum transaction, Adjusted net income was $25.0 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared with Adjusted net income of $27.6 million for the same period a year ago. Adjusted earnings per share was $0.50 for the second quarter of 2024, a decrease of 9.1%, compared with Adjusted earnings per share of $0.55 for the same period a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2024 was $50.7 million, down 6.9%, compared with $54.4 million for the same period in 2023.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, Adjusted net income was $102.5 million, compared with Adjusted net income of $102.0 million for the same period a year ago. Adjusted earnings per share was $2.04 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of 1.5%, compared with Adjusted earnings per share of $2.01 for the same period a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $169.5 million, compared with $167.8 million for the same period in 2023.

Schedules reconciling Adjusted net income, Adjusted earnings per share and Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measures can be found in the tables included at the end of this release.

The balance outstanding on the Company’s unsecured credit facility on June 30, 2024, was $381.0 million, with $209.8 million of unused borrowing capacity.

CEO Commentary
Jerry Grisko, CBIZ President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased to report that our second-quarter results were generally in line with our expectations and that the overall health of our business remains strong. At the same time, we did experience a small number of unique headwinds that impacted our results for the quarter. Among these headwinds were the exit of a small group of producers from our Property and Casualty Insurance business and some evidence of clients delaying investment decisions and tightening discretionary spending. While our clients remain largely optimistic about the second half of the year, we find that any uncertainty in the market is amplified in an election year given concerns around regulations and interest rates. The nature of our resilient business model, with a high rate of recurring revenue and variable expense, enables us to maintain our performance even in less predictable business conditions.”

Grisko continued, “This morning we announced our agreement to acquire Marcum. After closing, the new, combined business will solidify our position as a leading provider of professional services to middle market businesses and is projected to be accretive to Adjusted Earnings in its first full year of operations. On a combined basis, we will become the seventh-largest accounting services provider in the country with revenues of approximately $2.8 billion, will employ over 10,000 team members and will serve more than 135,000 clients with a unique breadth of services and depth of expertise, including Benefits & Insurance services. We are excited about our future together and the opportunities this will provide to our people, the solutions we will bring to our clients, and the value we expect to create for our shareholders.”

2024 Outlook
With an expected close in fourth quarter of 2024, our current guidance excludes the impact of the Marcum acquisition. Based on expectations for the remainder of 2024, and due to the projected $0.06 per share full year impact of the loss of Property and Casualty business, the Company expects the following:

Total revenue to grow within a range of 7% to 9% over the prior year.Effective tax rate of approximately 28%.Weighted average fully diluted share count of approximately 50.0 to 50.5 million shares.GAAP fully diluted earnings per share to grow within a range of 6% to 8%, to $2.53 to $2.58 per share, compared with the $2.39 per share reported for 2023.Adjusted fully diluted earnings per share to grow within a range of 10% to 12%, to $2.64 to $2.69 per share, compared with the $2.41 per share reported for 2023.

Conference Call
CBIZ will host a conference call at 11 a.m. (ET) today to discuss its second-quarter and first-half financial results as well as the Marcum acquisition announcement. The call will be webcast and an archived replay will be available at https://cbiz.gcs-web.com/investor-overview. Participants can register at https://dpregister.com/sreg/10191052/fd1f3d903c.

About CBIZ
CBIZ is a leading provider of financial, insurance and advisory services to businesses throughout the United States. Financial services include accounting, tax, government health care consulting, transaction advisory, risk advisory, and valuation services. Insurance services include employee benefits consulting, retirement plan consulting, property and casualty insurance, payroll, and human capital consulting. With more than 120 offices in 33 states, CBIZ is one of the largest accounting and insurance brokerage providers in the U.S. For more information, visit www.cbiz.com. 

Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: we may be more sensitive to revenue fluctuations than other companies, which could result in fluctuations in the market price of our common stock; payments on accounts receivable may be slower than expected, or amounts due on receivables or notes may not be fully collectible; we are dependent on the services of our executive officers, other key employees, producers and service personnel, the loss of whom may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations; restrictions imposed by independence requirements and conflict of interest rules may limit our ability to provide services to clients of the attest firms with which we have contractual relationships and the ability of such attest firms to provide attestation services to our clients; our goodwill and intangible assets could become impaired, which could lead to material non-cash charges against earnings; certain liabilities resulting from acquisitions are estimated and could lead to a material non-cash impact on earnings; governmental regulations and interpretations are subject to changes, which could have a material adverse effect on our clients, our business, our business services operations, our business models, or our revenue; changes in the United States healthcare or public health environment, including new healthcare legislation or regulations, may adversely affect the revenue and margins in our or our clients’ businesses; we are subject to risks relating to processing customer transactions for our payroll and other transaction processing businesses; cyber-attacks or other security breaches involving our computer systems or the systems of one or more of our vendors or clients could materially and adversely affect our business; we are subject to risk as it relates to software that we license from third parties; we could be held liable for errors and omissions, contract claims, or other litigation judgments or expenses; the future issuance of additional shares could adversely affect the price of our common stock; our principal stockholders may have substantial control over our operations; we require a significant amount of cash for interest payments on our debt and to expand our business as planned; terms of our credit facility may adversely affect our ability to run our business and/or reduce stockholder returns; our failure to satisfy covenants in our debt instruments could cause a default under those instruments; we are reliant on information processing systems and any failure of these systems could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations; we may not be able to acquire and finance additional businesses which may limit our ability to pursue our business strategy; the business services industry is competitive and fragmented; if we are unable to compete effectively, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be negatively impacted; there is volatility in our stock price.

With respect to the agreement to acquire Marcum, such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the ability of the parties to consummate the transaction in a timely manner or at all; satisfaction of the conditions precedent to consummation of the transaction, including the ability to secure regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all, and the approval by Marcum’s partners and the approval by the Company’s stockholders; the possibility of litigation related to the transaction and the effects thereof; the possibility that anticipated benefits and/or synergies of the transaction will not be achieved in a timely manner or at all; the possibility that the costs of the transaction and/or liabilities assumed will be more significant than anticipated; the possibility that integration will prove more costly and/or time consuming than anticipated; the possibility that the transaction could disrupt ongoing plans and operations of the parties or their respective relationships with clients, other business partners and employees; the possibility that the financing will not be obtained as anticipated and the effects of the increased leverage of the Company following the transaction; and other risks described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Such forward-looking statements can be affected by inaccurate assumptions we might make or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Should one or more of these risks materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Consequently, no forward-looking statements can be guaranteed.

A more detailed description of such risks and uncertainties may be found in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and the Company’s other filings with the SEC at www.sec.gov. 

All forward-looking statements made in this release are made only as of the date hereof. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or correct any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION AND WHERE TO FIND IT
In connection with the transaction with Marcum, the Company will file a proxy statement with the SEC. The definitive proxy statement will be mailed to the Company’s stockholders and will contain important information about the transaction and related matters. THE COMPANY’S STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT CAREFULLY WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSACTION BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION. The definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials (when they become available) and any other documents filed by the Company with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement from the Company on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website, www.cbiz.com, or by writing to us at Attention: Investor Relations Department, 5959 Rockside Woods Blvd. N., Suite 600, Independence, Ohio 44131.

PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION
The Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the transaction with Marcum. Information with respect to the Company’s directors and executive officers is set forth in the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 25, 2024, and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024. These documents are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or from the Company on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website, www.cbiz.com, or by writing to us at Attention: Investor Relations Department, 5959 Rockside Woods Blvd. N., Suite 600, Independence, Ohio 44131. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the transaction will be included in the proxy statement that the Company intends to file with the SEC.

CBIZ, INC.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023

(In thousands, except percentages and per share data)

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

2024

%

2023

%

Revenue

$ 420,012

100.0 %

$ 398,502

100.0 %

Operating expenses (1)

366,368

87.2

343,987

86.3

Gross margin

53,644

12.8

54,515

13.7

Corporate general and administrative expenses (1)

22,050

5.2

15,793

4.0

Operating income

31,594

7.6

38,722

9.7

Other (expense) income:

Interest expense

(5,884)

(1.4)

(5,534)

(1.4)

Other income, net (1) (2)

2,483

0.6

5,421

1.4

Total other expense, net

(3,401)

(0.8)

(113)

—

Income before income tax expense

28,193

6.8

38,609

9.7

Income tax expense

8,400

11,746

Net income

$  19,793

4.7 %

$  26,863

6.7 %

Diluted earnings per share

$      0.39

$      0.53

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

50,276

50,385

Other data:

Adjusted EBITDA (3)

$  50,683

$  54,435

Adjusted EPS (3)

$      0.50

$      0.55

(1)

CBIZ sponsors a deferred compensation plan, under which a CBIZ employee’s compensation deferral is held in a rabbi trust and invested accordingly as directed by the employee. Income and expenses related to the deferred compensation plan are included in “Operating expenses” and “Corporate general and administrative expenses,” and are directly offset by deferred compensation gains or losses in “Other expense, net.” The deferred compensation plan has no impact on “Income before income tax expense.” 

Income and expenses related to the deferred compensation plan for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, are as follows (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

2024

% of Revenue

2023

% of Revenue

Operating expense

$       2,283

0.5 %

$       5,102

1.3 %

Corporate general and administrative expense

323

0.1 %

631

0.2 %

Other income, net

2,606

0.6 %

5,733

1.4 %

 

Excluding the impact of the previously mentioned income and expenses related to the deferred compensation plan, the operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, are as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

As Reported

Deferred
Compensation
Plan

Adjusted

% of Revenue

As Reported

Deferred
Compensation
Plan

Adjusted

% of Revenue

Gross margin

$  53,644

$       2,283

$  55,927

13.3 %

$  54,515

$       5,102

$  59,617

15.0 %

Operating income

31,594

2,606

34,200

8.1 %

38,722

5,733

44,455

11.2 %

Other income (expense), net

2,483

(2,606)

(123)

— %

5,421

(5,733)

(312)

(0.1) %

Income before income tax expense

28,193

—

28,193

6.8 %

38,609

—

38,609

9.7 %

(2)

Included in “Other income (expense), net” for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, is expense of $0.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively, related to net changes in the fair value of contingent consideration related to CBIZ’s prior acquisitions.

(3)

Refer to the schedules reconciling Adjusted earnings per share and Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measures at the end of this release, and for additional information as to the usefulness of the Non-GAAP financial measures to shareholders and investors.

 

CBIZ, INC.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023

(In thousands, except percentages and per share data)

Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

%

2023

%

Revenue

$  914,309

100.0 %

$  853,108

100.0 %

Operating expenses (1)

742,853

81.2

684,998

80.3

Gross margin

171,456

18.8

168,110

19.7

Corporate general and administrative expenses (1)

40,761

4.5

31,391

3.7

Operating income

130,695

14.3

136,719

16.0

Other (expense) income:

Interest expense

(10,395)

(1.1)

(9,175)

(1.1)

Gain on sale of operations, net

—

—

99

—

Other income, net (1) (2)

11,907

1.3

10,533

1.2

Total other income, net

1,512

0.2

1,457

0.1

Income before income tax expense

132,207

14.5

138,176

16.1

Income tax expense

35,530

38,153

Net income

96,677

10.6 %

100,023

11.7 %

Diluted earnings per share

$        1.92

$        1.98

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

50,248

50,639

Other data:

Adjusted EBITDA (3)

$  169,513

$  167,783

Adjusted EPS (3)

$        2.04

$2.01

(1)

CBIZ sponsors a deferred compensation plan, under which a CBIZ employee’s compensation deferral is held in a rabbi trust and invested accordingly as directed by the employee. Income and expenses related to the deferred compensation plan are included in “Operating expenses” and “Corporate general and administrative expenses,” and are directly offset by deferred compensation gains or losses in “Other income (expense), net.” The deferred compensation plan has no impact on “Income before income tax expense.” 

Income and expenses related to the deferred compensation plan for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, are as follows (in thousands):

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

% of Revenue

2023

% of Revenue

Operating  expenses

$     10,859

1.2 %

$       9,862

1.2 %

Corporate general and administrative expenses

1,380

0.2 %

1,273

0.1 %

Other income (expense), net

12,239

1.3 %

11,135

1.3 %

Excluding the impact of the above-mentioned income and expenses related to the deferred compensation plan, the operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, are as follows (in thousands):

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

As Reported

Deferred
Compensation
Plan

Adjusted

% of Revenue

As Reported

Deferred
Compensation
Plan

Adjusted

% of Revenue

Gross margin

$ 171,456

$     10,859

$ 182,315

19.9 %

$ 168,110

$       9,862

$ 177,972

20.9 %

Operating income

130,695

12,239

142,934

15.6 %

136,719

11,135

147,854

17.3 %

Other income (expense), net

11,907

(12,239)

(332)

— %

10,533

(11,135)

(602)

(0.1) %

Income before income tax expense

132,207

—

132,207

14.5 %

138,176

—

138,176

16.1 %

(2)

Included in “Other income (expense), net” for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, is expense of $0.6 million and $1.4 million, respectively, related to net changes in the fair value of contingent consideration related to CBIZ’s prior acquisitions.

(3)

Refer to the financial highlights tables for a reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, and for additional information as to the usefulness of the Non-GAAP financial measures to shareholders and investors.

 

CBIZ, INC.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

SELECT SEGMENT DATA

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenue

Financial Services

$      309,233

$      290,930

$      681,863

$      634,016

Benefits and Insurance Services

97,419

95,838

205,827

195,892

National Practices

13,360

11,734

26,619

23,200

Total

$      420,012

$      398,502

$      914,309

$      853,108

Gross Margin

Financial Services

$        46,424

$        47,485

$      153,493

$      146,128

Benefits and Insurance Services

14,176

17,464

38,947

40,595

National Practices

1,332

1,189

2,658

2,072

Operating expenses – unallocated (1):

Other expense

(6,005)

(6,521)

(12,783)

(10,823)

Deferred compensation

(2,283)

(5,102)

(10,859)

(9,862)

Total

$        53,644

$        54,515

$      171,456

$      168,110

(1)

Represents operating expenses not directly allocated to individual businesses, including stock-based compensation, consolidation and integration charges, and certain advertising expenses. “Operating expenses – unallocated” also includes gains or losses attributable to the assets held in a rabbi trust associated with the Company’s deferred compensation plan. These gains or losses do not impact “Income before income tax expense” as they are directly offset by the same adjustment to “Other income (expense), net” in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Net gains or losses recognized from adjustments to the fair value of the assets held in the rabbi trust are recorded as compensation expense (income) in “Operating expenses” and “Corporate, general and administrative expenses,” and offset in “Other income (expense), net.”

 

CBIZ, INC.

SELECT CASH FLOW DATA (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Net income

$         96,677

$       100,023

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

Depreciation and amortization expense

19,008

17,831

Gain on sale of operations, net

—

(99)

Bad debt expense, net of recoveries

1,244

805

Adjustments to contingent earnout liability, net

638

1,445

Stock-based compensation expense

5,016

6,619

Other noncash adjustments

3,401

4,671

Net income, after adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

125,984

131,295

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures

(101,545)

(101,566)

Net cash provided by operating activities

24,439

29,729

Net cash used in investing activities

(33,247)

(65,617)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(11,920)

21,793

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(20,728)

(14,095)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year

$       157,148

$       160,145

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$       136,420

$       146,050

Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the consolidated balance sheet:

Cash and cash equivalents

$           1,128

$           3,692

Restricted cash

44,947

52,314

Cash equivalents included in funds held for clients

90,345

90,044

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$       136,420

$       146,050

 

CBIZ, INC.

SELECT FINANCIAL DATA AND RATIOS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Cash and cash equivalents

1,128

8,090

Restricted cash

44,947

30,362

Accounts receivable, net

477,841

380,152

Current assets before funds held for clients

562,808

453,499

Funds held for clients

131,128

159,186

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net

1,035,148

1,008,604

Total assets

2,160,805

2,043,592

Current liabilities before client fund obligations

336,140

352,028

Client fund obligations

131,623

159,893

Total long-term debt, net

379,660

310,826

Total liabilities

1,269,371

1,251,974

Treasury stock

(910,322)

(899,093)

Total stockholders’ equity

891,434

791,618

Debt to equity

42.6 %

39.3 %

Days sales outstanding (DSO) (1)

95

78

Shares outstanding

50,162

49,814

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

50,079

49,989

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

50,248

50,557

(1)

DSO is provided for continuing operations and represents accounts receivable, net, at the end of the period, divided by trailing twelve months daily revenue. The Company has included DSO data because such data is commonly used as a performance measure by analysts and investors and as a measure of the Company’s ability to collect on receivables in a timely manner. DSO should not be regarded as an alternative or replacement to any measurement of performance under GAAP. DSO on June 30, 2023, was 94.

 

CBIZ, INC.

GAAP RECONCILIATION

Net Income and Diluted Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) to Adjusted Net Income, EPS and EBITDA(1)

(Unaudited. Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Amounts

EPS

Amounts

EPS

Net income

$      19,793

$          0.39

$      26,863

$          0.53

Adjustments:

Integration & retention costs related to acquisitions (2)

330

0.01

865

0.03

Facility optimization costs (3)

85

—

221

—

Transaction costs (4)

6,651

0.13

—

—

Income tax effect related to adjustments

(1,906)

(0.03)

(330)

(0.01)

Adjusted net income

$      24,953

$          0.50

$      27,619

$          0.55

Interest expense

$        5,884

$        5,534

Income tax expense

8,400

11,746

Tax effect related to the adjustments above

1,906

330

Depreciation

3,520

3,116

Amortization

6,020

6,090

Adjusted EBITDA

$      50,683

$      54,435

Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Amounts

EPS

Amounts

EPS

Net income

$      96,677

$          1.92

$    100,023

$          1.98

Adjustments:

Transaction costs related to acquisitions (2)

—

—

611

0.01

Integration & retention costs related to acquisitions (2)

912

0.02

1,868

0.04

Facility optimization costs (3)

340

0.01

221

—

Transaction costs (4)

6,651

0.13

—

—

Income tax effect related to adjustments

(2,124)

(0.04)

(746)

(0.02)

Adjusted net income

$    102,456

$          2.04

$    101,977

$          2.01

Interest expense

$      10,395

$        9,175

Income tax expense

35,530

38,153

Gain on sale of operations, net

—

(99)

Tax effect related to the adjustments above

2,124

746

Depreciation

7,043

6,091

Amortization

11,965

11,740

Adjusted EBITDA

$    169,513

$    167,783

(1)

CBIZ reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. This table reconciles Adjusted net income, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, “Net income” and “Diluted earnings per share.” Adjusted net income, Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA are not defined by GAAP and should not be regarded as an alternative or replacement to any financial information determined under GAAP. Adjusted net income, Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA exclude significant non-operating related gains and losses that management does not consider on-going in nature. These Non-GAAP financial measures are used by the Company as performance measures to evaluate, assess and benchmark the Company’s operational results and to evaluate results relative to employee compensation targets. Accordingly, the Company believes the presentation of these Non-GAAP financial measures allows its stockholders, debt holders, and other interested parties to meaningfully compare the Company’s period-to-period operating results.

(2)

These costs include, but are not limited to, certain consulting, technology, personnel, as well as other first year operating and general administrative costs that are non-recurring in nature. Amounts reported in 2024 related to the costs incurred related to the acquisitions of Erickson, Brown & Kloster, LLC and CompuData, Inc., and those reported in 2023 related to the acquisition of Somerset CAPs and Advisors.

(3)

These costs relate to incremental non-recurring lease expense incurred as a result of CBIZ’s real estate optimization efforts.

(4)

These costs include, but are not limited to, certain non-recurring legal and other professional service costs incurred in connection with the announced purchase of Marcum.

 

CBIZ, INC.

GAAP RECONCILIATION

Full Year 2024 Diluted Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) Guidance to Full Year 2024 Adjusted Diluted EPS (1)

Full Year 2024 Guidance

Low

High

Diluted EPS – GAAP Guidance

$                2.53

$                  2.58

Adjustments:

Integration & retention costs related to acquisitions (2)

0.01

0.01

Transaction costs (3)

0.10

0.10

Adjusted Diluted EPS Guidance

$                2.64

$                  2.69

GAAP Diluted EPS for 2023

$                2.39

$                  2.39

Adjusted Diluted EPS for 2023

$                2.41

$                  2.41

GAAP Diluted EPS Range

6 %

8 %

Adjusted Diluted EPS Range

10 %

12 %

(1) 

The full year 2024 guidance is based on management’s current expectations for the remainder of 2024, excluding the impact of the announced acquisition of Marcum. Management expects to update guidance for the combined business upon closing of the transaction, which is expected to occur in the fourth quarter, subject to the satisfaction of various closing conditions, including the approval of the Company’s stockholders.

(2)

These costs include, but are not limited to, certain non-recurring consulting, technology, personnel, and other first year operating and general administrative costs incurred related to the acquisitions of Erickson, Brown & Kloster, LLC and CompuData, Inc.

(3)

These costs include, but are not limited to, certain non-recurring legal and other professional service costs incurred in connection with the announced purchase of Marcum.

 

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Victory Live Named Official Data and Analytics Provider of the Capital One Orange Bowl

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Partnership provides ticketing technology and analytics support ahead of the 2027 College Football Playoff Semifinal

ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Victory Live, a leader in ticketing technology and analytics, today announced a partnership with the Orange Bowl to serve as the Official Data and Analytics Provider of the Capital One Orange Bowl.

Under the agreement, Victory Live will provide ticketing data and analytics tools to support the Orange Bowl’s operational planning and ticketing strategies.

The Capital One Orange Bowl is scheduled to host a College Football Playoff Semifinal on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027, at Hard Rock Stadium.

“The Orange Bowl has a proud history in college football and a lasting impact on South Florida,” said Sam Soni, founder and CEO of Victory Live. “We look forward to supporting the organization with technology and data insights to assist their ticketing operations. With a College Football Playoff Semifinal ahead, this is an exciting opportunity to work together on an event that means so much to fans and the community.”

About Victory Live

Founded in 2021 by Sam Soni, Victory Live is a technology platform specializing in sports and entertainment event management, ticketing software, data insights, and multi-channel distribution. Its end-to-end solution, Victory Live One, helps manage millions of tickets for live event rightsholders and ticket sellers across sports, concerts, and theatre. Victory Live’s marketplace is the industry leader in B2B ticket distribution and connectivity solutions. Learn more at www.victorylive.com. 

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Eastern Michigan University offers $4,000 scholarships to students who join marching band

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YPSILANTI, Mich., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eastern Michigan University is offering eligible students a $4,000 scholarship to join the university’s Marching Band, giving students the opportunity to participate in one of EMU’s signature traditions while pursuing any academic major.

The scholarship provides $1,000 per year for four years and is available to all students who meet the marching band requirements. Students do not need to major in music to qualify.

“I’m thrilled that President Kelly and the executive leadership team have elected to pursue this opportunity at Eastern because it gives us an opportunity to attract more students and reward them for the countless hours they spend participating in a life-changing activity that they love,” said J. Nick Smith, associate director of bands and director of Athletic Bands at Eastern.

EMU’s Marching Band reflects the university’s broad academic community. Only about 40% of its members are music majors, while students in disciplines across the university make up the rest of the membership.

“As a two-time alum, I’m proud of our band and its continuous momentum over the years,” said EMU President Brendan Kelly. “EMU’s college experience is about finding and building community — that’s what our marching band is all about. I’m thrilled we can offer this scholarship to students who want to be a part of a movement they’ll remember and be proud of among people with shared interests for the rest of their lives.”

Known as the “Pride of the Peninsula,” EMU’s Marching Band has a 132-year history and provides students with opportunities to perform at athletic events and other university and community events. The ensemble also offers diverse musical and performance experiences, including collaborations with groups such as internationally known piano-rock duo and EMU alumni Drew & Kin and Grammy Award-winning artists such as The Temptations, featuring EMU alum Jawan M. Jackson, who joined the group in 2022.

Participation in the band also provides students with experiences that extend beyond the field.

“Students who participate with us develop deep ties to their education, lifelong friends, lessons in leadership, professionalism, time management, high expectations and advanced musicianship and marching skills,” said Smith. “We pride ourselves on providing our students life-changing experiences that develop their core being so that, upon graduation, they have a diverse set of skills that are immediately applicable to their careers.”

Students interested in joining the EMU Marching Band and applying for the scholarship should:

Apply to and be admitted to Eastern Michigan University: emich.edu/apply/Complete the marching band membership form: https://tiny.emich.edu/emumbAttend orientation and register for marching band.Receive the scholarship through their financial aid package once all requirements are completed.

The scholarship is available to students regardless of their intended major. For more information about the EMU Marching Band and scholarship opportunities, visit the band webpage. To view the band’s past performances, visit the band’s YouTube page.

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Green Ammonia Market to Reach USD 5.10 Billion by 2035 as Renewable Hydrogen Contracts Support New Production

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LONDON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The global green ammonia market was valued at USD 150.8 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 5.10 billion by 2035, according to Credence Research. The report states a 42.22% compound annual growth rate for 2025-2035. Asia Pacific held the largest regional share at 60.2% in 2025, while Latin America is the fastest-growing region at a modeled 54.11% annual rate. Market sizes, segment shares and regional allocations are Credence Research estimates.

Key Takeaways

Credence Research estimates market value at USD 150.8 million in 2025 and USD 5.10 billion by 2035, with a reported 42.22% CAGR for 2025-2035.Asia Pacific held 60.2% of modeled 2025 value. Latin America has the fastest forecast regional growth at 54.11%.Alkaline water electrolysis represented 73.6% of 2025 technology value.Fertilizers accounted for 68.3% of 2025 application revenue, the largest end use.Solid oxide electrolysis has the highest modeled technology growth at 63.37% annually, from a small base.Marine fuel is projected to grow fastest among applications, but its starting commercial base remains limited.

Scope & Segmentation – Green Ammonia Market

The market measures the selling value of ammonia made with electrolytic hydrogen powered by renewable electricity, including relevant renewable output from retrofitted fertilizer plants. It covers fertilizer, chemical feedstock, power and prospective marine fuel uses. It excludes conventional ammonia, blue ammonia made with fossil hydrogen and carbon capture, stand-alone electrolyzers, renewable generation equipment and downstream fertilizer products beyond the contained ammonia value.

By technology: Alkaline water electrolysis; Proton exchange membrane electrolysis; Solid oxide electrolysis.By application: Fertilizers; Industrial and chemical feedstock; Power generation; Marine fuel; Other uses including hydrogen carriers and refrigeration.

Read the full report and request a sample: https://www.credenceresearch.com/report/green-ammonia-market      

Why This Report Matters

Developers can separate announced electrolyzer capacity from renewable ammonia that has a committed buyer and a credible delivery schedule.Fertilizer companies and importers can evaluate the commercial importance of certification, fixed-price contracts and renewable electricity availability.Investors can assess why some projects advance with binding offtake while others remain exposed to cost gaps, policy changes and financing delays.

Market Overview

Green ammonia is produced using hydrogen generated from water electrolysis powered by renewable electricity, followed by conventional ammonia synthesis. It can serve fertilizer and chemical demand without changing the basic molecule, but production costs and emissions depend on the power supply and plant operation.

Early commercial output is concentrated in China and a small number of European plants. Indian supply contracts and international offtake agreements are expanding the project pipeline. Marine fuel is a longer-term opportunity, with demand dependent on vessel technology, bunkering infrastructure and shipping regulation.

Market Insights

Alkaline water electrolysis represented 73.6% of 2025 technology value.Fertilizers accounted for 68.3% of 2025 application revenue, the largest end use.Solid oxide electrolysis has the highest modeled technology growth at 63.37% annually, from a small base.Marine fuel is projected to grow fastest among applications, but its starting commercial base remains limited.Asia Pacific represented 60.2% of 2025 value, reflecting early Chinese plant output and demand.

Key Attributes

Attribute

Details

Historical reference

2018-2025 (source report)

Base year

2025

Market size, 2025

USD 150.8 million

Market size, 2026 (source estimate)

USD 415.2 million

Market size, 2035

USD 5.10 billion

Reported CAGR and measurement interval

42.22% (2025-2035)

Largest regional share

Asia Pacific (60.2%, 2025)

Fastest-growing region

Latin America (54.11%)

Segments covered

Technology, Application

Geographic coverage

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa

Market Segmentation

The segmentation below follows the current report taxonomy and separates products, applications and buyers to avoid overlapping revenue definitions.

By technology: Alkaline water electrolysis; Proton exchange membrane electrolysis; Solid oxide electrolysis.By application: Fertilizers; Industrial and chemical feedstock; Power generation; Marine fuel; Other uses including hydrogen carriers and refrigeration.

Market Drivers

Fertilizer producers can reduce reliance on fossil-based hydrogen by purchasing certified renewable ammonia or replacing a portion of their own feedstock. Long-term supply contracts can make the economics more predictable for producers and buyers.

Large renewable energy resources and improving electrolyzer supply support new plants in China, India and prospective export hubs. Project economics still depend heavily on utilization and electricity costs.

Cross-border contracts create a clearer financing route than nonbinding project announcements. Importers that require renewable fuel certification can anchor investments in production and shipping logistics.

Regional Analysis

The following regional shares represent Credence Research estimates of 2025 market value. They are not independently audited supplier sales totals.

Asia Pacific | 60.2% share in 2025

Operating Chinese plants and Indian fertilizer procurement programs underpin the largest base. Japan and South Korea are potential import markets for certified supply.

Europe | 26.7% share in 2025

Pioneer projects and stringent certification requirements support premium demand, while high energy costs encourage some buyers to seek imports.

Middle East and Africa | 8.0% share in 2025

Saudi Arabian and other coastal projects seek to pair renewable power with export infrastructure, but project schedules remain important.

North America | 3.3% share in 2025

Electrolytic ammonia remains a small share of supply, with some producers favoring carbon capture on conventional plants.

Latin America | 1.8% share in 2025

Chile and Brazil have strong renewable resources and potential fertilizer or export demand, producing the fastest modeled regional growth from a small base.

Market Challenges

Renewable ammonia generally costs more to produce than conventional ammonia. Intermittent wind and solar power complicate operation of the synthesis loop and can require storage or grid balancing.

Many proposed projects lack binding buyers, permitting or funding. Uncertain global shipping rules can delay marine-fuel demand, so developers often prioritize fertilizer and chemical customers first.

Future Outlook

The strongest near-term projects are likely to be those with verified renewable electricity, certification and binding offtake. China remains an early production center while India and Gulf projects could expand exports later in the decade.

Marine fuel demand may eventually diversify the customer base, but the timeline is uncertain. Investors should distinguish operating tonnage from proposed capacity and account for power variability, shipping costs and policy risk.

Competitive Landscape

Envision Energy, State Power Investment Corporation and China Energy Engineering are linked to operating Chinese renewable ammonia projects. AM Green, ACME Group and NEOM Green Hydrogen Company are export developers, while Yara and Iberdrola participate in European pioneer projects. Air Products is a NEOM co-owner and contracted offtaker, not simply an independent ammonia producer. Fortescue is excluded from the active producer list because it canceled selected hydrogen projects in 2025. No reliable comparable company-by-company green ammonia revenue ranking is available.

Key Players

Envision EnergyState Power Investment CorporationChina Energy EngineeringAM GreenACME GroupNEOM Green Hydrogen CompanyYara InternationalIberdrolaAir Products (offtaker and co-owner)

Recent Developments

Feb. 27, 2026: Envision announced a commercial shipment of green ammonia from its Chifeng facility in China to LOTTE Fine Chemical in South Korea. The company described the cargo as an end-to-end renewable ammonia delivery.

Jan. 12, 2026: Uniper and AM Green signed a binding long-term agreement for up to 500,000 metric tons a year of certified renewable ammonia from India, with initial deliveries expected from 2028.

Report Coverage

The study analyzes market size, the base-year product and application mix, regional demand, technology adoption, competitive positioning, constraints and dated industry developments. It also examines commercialization, customer economics and the factors that could change the pace of adoption through 2035.

Forecasts and regional shares are proprietary Credence Research model estimates. Company announcements and regulatory materials are used for industry context; they do not independently validate the modeled global revenue totals. The report’s market definition and exclusions should be considered when comparing it with broader adjacent industries.

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Green Hydrogen MarketBlue Ammonia MarketRenewable Methanol MarketSustainable Aviation Fuel MarketHydrogen Storage Market

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Its research spans industrial technology, semiconductors, energy, health care, consumer markets and other sectors. Credence Research evaluates market size, segmentation, growth drivers, supply-chain risks, regional policy and competitive positioning to help clients make evidence-led decisions.

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