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Verra Mobility Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
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Total revenue of $222.4 millionNet income of $34.2 millionNet cash provided from operations of $40.0 millionReaffirming 2024 financial guidance
MESA, Ariz., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced today the financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
“We delivered an outstanding second quarter, highlighted by strong revenue and earnings growth,” said David Roberts, President and CEO, Verra Mobility. “Travel demand remains robust driving continued strength in Commercial Services and increasing demand for automated traffic enforcement is driving strong performance in Government Solutions. Moreover, we are seeing a strong and growing bid pipeline for automated enforcement programs in our Government Solutions business. Based on our first half financial performance and anticipated outlook for the remainder of the year, we are reaffirming our full year guidance.”
Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
Revenue: Total revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $222.4 million, an increase of 9% compared to $204.5 million for the second quarter of 2023. Service revenue growth was 8%, driven by 10% growth in Commercial Services and 8% growth from our Government Solutions segment. Commercial Services revenue growth was due to increases in travel volume and related tolling activity, and the growth in Government Solutions service revenue was driven by the expansion of speed programs and maintenance programs for international customers. Parking Solutions service revenue was relatively consistent at $16.6 million for both 2024 and 2023. Increased revenue from software as a service product offerings was partially offset by reduction in professional services related to parking management solutions.Net income and Earnings Per Share (EPS): Net income for the second quarter of 2024 was $34.2 million, or $0.20 per share, based on 168.6 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Net income for the comparable 2023 period was $19.1 million, or $0.13 per share, based on 152.6 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding.Adjusted EPS: Adjusted EPS for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.31 per share compared to $0.29 per share for the second quarter of 2023.Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA was $102.2 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $95.0 million for the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 46% of total revenue for 2024 and 2023.Net Cash Provided from Operations: Cash provided by operating activities decreased by approximately $22.7 million from $62.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 to $40.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 due primarily to timing considerations related to cash tax payments and cash collections.Adjusted Free Cash Flow: Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $26.0 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $51.0 million for the same period last year. There were no adjustments to Free Cash Flow in the second quarter of 2024.
We report our results of operations based on three operating segments:
Commercial Services offers automated toll and violations management and title and registration solutions to rental car companies, fleet management companies and other large fleet owners.Government Solutions delivers automated safety solutions to municipalities, school districts and government agencies, including services and technology that enable photo enforcement cameras to detect and process traffic violations related to speed, red-light, school bus and city bus lane management.Parking Solutions provides an integrated suite of parking software, transaction processing and hardware solutions to universities, municipalities, parking operators, healthcare facilities and transportation hubs in the United States and Canada.
Second Quarter 2024 Segment Detail
The Commercial Services segment generated total revenue of $104.0 million, a 10% increase compared to $94.5 million in the same period in 2023. Segment profit was $69.5 million, a 14% increase from $61.1 million in the prior year. The increases in revenue and segment profit compared to the prior period resulted from increased travel volume for our rental car company customers as well as the increase in enrolled vehicles and higher tolling activity for our fleet management company customers. The segment profit margin was 67% for 2024 and 65% for 2023.The Government Solutions segment generated total revenue of $97.7 million, an 11% increase compared to $88.3 million in the same period in 2023. The increase was due to an 8% increase in recurring service revenue over the prior year quarter, primarily driven by the expansion of speed programs and maintenance programs for international customers. The segment profit was $29.9 million in 2024 compared to $30.4 million in the prior year with segment profit margins of 31% for 2024 and 34% for 2023. The decrease in segment profit is primarily attributable to increased operating expenses associated with enhancing customer-facing platforms and systems.The Parking Solutions segment generated total revenue of $20.7 million, a 5% decrease compared to $21.8 million in the same period in 2023 partly due to a decrease in one-time product sales compared to the prior year quarter. The segment profit was $2.8 million compared to $3.5 million in the prior year with segment profit margins of 14% for 2024 and 16% for 2023. The decrease in segment profit is primarily due to a decrease in product sales and an increase in selling and general expenses.
Liquidity: As of June 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were $122.0 million, and we generated $40.0 million in net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Net Debt and Net Leverage: As of June 30, 2024, Net Debt was $928.1 million and Net Leverage was 2.4x, as compared to $918.3 million and 2.5x in the year ended December 31, 2023.
Share Repurchases
In October 2023, our Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program for up to an aggregate amount of $100.0 million of our outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock over an 18-month period in open market, accelerated share repurchase or privately negotiated transactions. On June 6, 2024, we entered into a share repurchase agreement with a stockholder, pursuant to which we repurchased, directly from the stockholder, 2.0 million shares of our Class A Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $51.5 million. The repurchased shares were subsequently retired. As of June 30, 2024, approximately $48.5 million remains available under our authorized share repurchase program.
2024 Full Year Guidance
Any guidance that we provide is subject to change as a variety of factors can affect actual operating results. Certain of the factors that may impact our actual operating results are identified below in the safe harbor language included within Forward-Looking Statements of this press release.
Based on our second quarter results and our outlook for the remainder of the year, we are reaffirming guidance as provided in our first quarter 2024 update.
Total Revenue at the upper-end of the range of $865 million to $880 millionAdjusted EBITDA at the upper-end of the range of $395 million to $405 millionAdjusted EPS at the upper-end of the range of $1.15 to $1.20; and,Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $155 million to $165 millionNet Leverage of approximately 2.0x
Underlying Assumptions for 2024 Full Year Guidance
Weighted average fully diluted share count expected to be approximately 168 million shares for the full yearEffective tax rate (including state taxes) is expected to be 30%; with approximately $55 million in total cash taxes expected to be paid in 2024. The effective tax rate for Non-GAAP adjustments is provided in the Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Calculation of Adjusted EPSDepreciation and amortization expense expected to be approximately $110 million for 2024Total interest expense, net expected to be approximately $80 million, of which approximately $75 million is expected to be net cash interest paidChange in working capital (change in operating assets and liabilities) is expected to result in a use of cash of approximately $20 million for 2024, excluding the one-time $31.5 million PlusPass legal settlement costsCapex of approximately $90 million
Conference Call Details
Date: August 8, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
U.S. and Canadian Callers Dial-in: 1-800-717-1738
Outside of U.S. and Canada Dial-in: 1-646-307-1865 for international callers
Request a return call: Available by clicking on the following link and requesting a return call: callme.viavid.com
Webcast Information: Available live in the “Investor Relations” section of our website at http://ir.verramobility.com.
An audio replay of the call will also be available until 11:59 p.m. ET on August 22, 2024, by dialing 1-844-512-2921 for the U.S. or Canada, and 1-412-317-6671 for international callers and entering passcode 1122452. In addition, an archived webcast will be available in the “News & Events” section of the Investor Relations website at http://ir.verramobility.com.
A copy of the earnings call presentation will be posted to our website.
About Verra Mobility
Verra Mobility is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. We sit at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Our transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities. We also solve complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges for fleet owners and rental car companies. We are headquartered in Arizona, and operate in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, please visit www.verramobility.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements which address our expected future business and financial performance, and may contain words such as “goal,” “target,” “future,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “project,” “may,” “should,” “will” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the changes and trends in the market for our products and services, expected operating results and metrics, such as revenue growth, expansion plans and opportunities, 2024 full year guidance, including expected total revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Net Leverage, and the underlying assumptions for the 2024 full year guidance, including expected weighted average fully-diluted share count, effective tax rate and cash taxes, expected depreciation and amortization, expected interest expense, net and total net cash interest, expected change in working capital and expected purchases of installation and service parts and property and equipment. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. These factors include, but are not limited to, customer concentration in our Commercial Services and Government Solutions segments; risks and uncertainties related to our government contracts, including legislative changes, termination rights, delays in payments, audits and investigations; decreases in the prevalence or political acceptance of, or an increase in governmental restrictions regarding, automated and other similar methods of photo enforcement, parking solutions or the use of tolling; our ability to successfully implement our acquisition strategy or integrate acquisitions; failure in or breaches of our networks or systems, including as a result of cyber-attacks or other incidents; risks and uncertainties related to our international operations/our ability to develop and successfully market new products and technologies into new markets; our failure to acquire necessary intellectual property or adequately protect our intellectual property; our ability to manage our substantial level of indebtedness; our ability to maintain an effective system of internal controls, including our ability to remedy our material weakness on a timely basis; our ability to properly perform under our contracts and otherwise satisfy our customers; decreased interest in outsourcing from our customers; our ability to keep up with technological developments and changing customer preferences; our ability to compete in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving market; risks and uncertainties related to our share repurchase program; risks and uncertainties related to litigation, disputes and regulatory investigations; our reliance on specialized third-party vendors and service providers; and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in documents we filed or will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In addition, no assurance can be given that any plan, initiative, projection, goal, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this release can or will be achieved. This press release should be read in conjunction with the information included in our other press releases, reports and other filings with the SEC. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements is available in our SEC filings, including our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2024. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and except to the extent required by applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and developments or otherwise. Understanding the information contained in these filings is important in order to fully understand our reported financial results and our business outlook for future periods.
Additional Information
We periodically provide information for investors on our corporate website, www.verramobility.com, and our investor relations website, ir.verramobility.com.
We intend to use our website including our quarterly earnings presentation as a means of disclosing material non-public information, additional financial and operating metrics and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to disclosing financial results that are determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we also disclose certain non-GAAP financial information in this press release. These financial measures are not recognized measures under GAAP and are not intended to be, and should not be, considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Net Debt, and Net Leverage are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC rules. These non-GAAP financial measures may be determined or calculated differently by other companies. As a result, they may not be comparable to similarly titled performance measures presented by other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measurements to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measurements have been provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release, and investors are encouraged to review the reconciliations.
We are not providing a quantitative reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, or Adjusted Free Cash Flow which are included in our 2024 financial guidance above, in reliance on the “unreasonable efforts” exception for forward-looking non-GAAP measures set forth in SEC rules because certain financial information, the probable significance of which cannot be determined, is not available and cannot be reasonably estimated without unreasonable effort and expense. In this regard, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income as well as Adjusted EPS to net income per share, due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliation. Due to the uncertainty of estimates and assumptions used in preparing forward-looking non-GAAP measures, we caution investors that actual results could differ materially from these non-GAAP financial projections.
We use the non-GAAP metrics EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Net Debt, and Net Leverage to measure our performance from period to period, to evaluate and fund incentive compensation programs and to compare our results to those of our competitors. In addition, we also believe that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors regarding financial and business trends related to our results of operations and that when non-GAAP financial information is viewed with GAAP financial information, investors are provided with a more meaningful understanding of our ongoing operating performance, liquidity and leverage relative to other periods. These non-GAAP measures have certain limitations as analytical tools and should not be used as substitutes for net income, cash flows from operations, earnings per share, other consolidated income, cash flow or debt data prepared in accordance with GAAP.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
We define “EBITDA” as net income adjusted to exclude interest expense, net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. “Adjusted EBITDA” further excludes certain non-cash expenses and other transactions that management believes are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as defined, exclude some but not all items that affect our cash flow from operating activities.
Free Cash Flow
We define “Free Cash Flow” as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
We define “Adjusted Free Cash Flow” as Free Cash Flow which further excludes certain one-time and non-recurring items.
Adjusted Net Income
We define “Adjusted Net Income” as net income adjusted to exclude amortization of intangibles and certain non-cash or non-recurring expenses.
Adjusted EPS
We define “Adjusted EPS” as Adjusted Net Income divided by the diluted weighted average shares for the period.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
We define “Adjusted EBITDA Margin” as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue.
Net Debt
We define “Net Debt” as total long-term debt (including current portion of long-term debt) excluding original issue discounts and unamortized deferred financing costs, less cash and cash equivalents.
Net Leverage
We define “Net Leverage” as Net Debt divided by the trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA as of the current quarter-end.
VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
June 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
122,020
$
136,309
Restricted cash
3,378
3,413
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of $21.6 million and
$18.5 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)
210,207
197,824
Unbilled receivables
44,151
37,065
Inventory
17,165
17,966
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
52,721
46,961
Total current assets
449,642
439,538
Installation and service parts, net
23,347
22,895
Property and equipment, net
133,314
123,248
Operating lease assets
30,346
33,523
Intangible assets, net
266,971
301,025
Goodwill
834,745
835,835
Other non-current assets
34,632
33,919
Total assets
$
1,772,997
$
1,789,983
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
84,888
$
78,749
Deferred revenue
26,402
28,788
Accrued liabilities
58,911
93,119
Tax receivable agreement liability, current portion
5,098
5,098
Current portion of long-term debt
—
9,019
Total current liabilities
175,299
214,773
Long-term debt, net of current portion
1,036,338
1,029,113
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
26,666
29,124
Tax receivable agreement liability, net of current portion
48,369
48,369
Asset retirement obligations
15,258
14,580
Deferred tax liabilities, net
16,835
18,360
Other long-term liabilities
15,605
14,197
Total liabilities
1,334,370
1,368,516
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value
—
—
Common stock, $0.0001 par value
16
17
Additional paid-in capital
556,494
557,513
Accumulated deficit
(105,881)
(125,887)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(12,002)
(10,176)
Total stockholders’ equity
438,627
421,467
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,772,997
$
1,789,983
VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except per share data)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Service revenue
$
212,017
$
196,050
$
414,738
$
380,748
Product sales
10,409
8,411
17,418
15,616
Total revenue
222,426
204,461
432,156
396,364
Cost of service revenue, excluding depreciation and
amortization
4,641
4,338
8,946
8,568
Cost of product sales
7,848
5,962
13,134
11,345
Operating expenses
74,903
65,657
145,543
127,500
Selling, general and administrative expenses
46,343
43,205
94,514
83,218
Depreciation, amortization and (gain) loss on disposal of
assets, net
27,522
29,088
54,497
59,421
Total costs and expenses
161,257
148,250
316,634
290,052
Income from operations
61,169
56,211
115,522
106,312
Interest expense, net
18,845
22,771
38,480
45,458
Change in fair value of private placement warrants
—
10,918
—
25,519
Gain on interest rate swap
(23)
(4,805)
(419)
(2,007)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
209
595
1,558
Other income, net
(5,245)
(4,512)
(9,698)
(8,268)
Total other expenses
13,577
24,581
28,958
62,260
Income before income taxes
47,592
31,630
86,564
44,052
Income tax provision
13,369
12,522
23,192
20,367
Net income
$
34,223
$
19,108
$
63,372
$
23,685
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment
1,434
718
(1,826)
628
Total comprehensive income
$
35,657
$
19,826
$
61,546
$
24,313
Net income per share:
Basic
$
0.21
$
0.13
$
0.38
$
0.16
Diluted
$
0.20
$
0.13
$
0.38
$
0.16
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
166,064
151,132
166,152
150,151
Diluted
168,615
152,590
168,670
151,586
VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)
2024
2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income
$
34,223
$
19,108
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
27,465
28,996
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts
1,033
1,192
Change in fair value of private placement warrants
—
10,918
Change in fair value of interest rate swap
249
(5,115)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
209
Credit loss expense
4,059
3,259
Deferred income taxes
(1,395)
(2,484)
Stock-based compensation
6,590
4,525
Other
146
126
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(32,191)
(4,849)
Unbilled receivables
(730)
(2,656)
Inventory
174
(235)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(9,757)
(3,232)
Deferred revenue
1,623
5,673
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
9,613
13,181
Other liabilities
(1,066)
(5,906)
Net cash provided by operating activities
40,036
62,710
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Cash receipts (payments) for interest rate swap
272
(310)
Purchases of installation and service parts and property and equipment
(14,054)
(11,726)
Cash proceeds from the sale of assets
42
95
Net cash used in investing activities
(13,740)
(11,941)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt
(2,254)
(12,254)
Payment of debt issuance costs
(117)
(148)
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants
—
105,750
Share repurchases and retirement
(51,500)
—
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
285
1,689
Payment of employee tax withholding related to RSUs and PSUs vesting
(1,050)
(502)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(54,636)
94,535
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
510
378
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(27,830)
145,682
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – beginning of period
153,228
67,817
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – end of period
$
125,398
$
213,499
VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)
2024
2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income
$
63,372
$
23,685
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
54,351
59,305
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts
2,394
2,469
Change in fair value of private placement warrants
—
25,519
Change in fair value of interest rate swap
147
(3,563)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
595
1,558
Credit loss expense
9,306
4,956
Deferred income taxes
(699)
(4,733)
Stock-based compensation
12,148
7,903
Other
465
134
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(21,968)
(21,071)
Unbilled receivables
(7,231)
(6,120)
Inventory
653
(55)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(4,192)
3,000
Deferred revenue
(2,208)
5,768
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
(31,170)
8,890
Other liabilities
(1,595)
282
Net cash provided by operating activities
74,368
107,927
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Cash receipts (payments) for interest rate swap
566
(1,556)
Purchases of installation and service parts and property and equipment
(28,333)
(30,098)
Cash proceeds from the sale of assets
90
129
Net cash used in investing activities
(27,677)
(31,525)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt
(4,509)
(77,009)
Payment of debt issuance costs
(224)
(192)
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants
—
105,750
Share repurchases and retirement
(51,500)
—
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
974
2,388
Payment of employee tax withholding related to RSUs and PSUs vesting
(5,658)
(3,028)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(60,917)
27,909
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(98)
73
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(14,324)
104,384
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – beginning of period
139,722
109,115
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – end of period
$
125,398
$
213,499
VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income
$
34,223
$
19,108
$
63,372
$
23,685
Interest expense, net
18,845
22,771
38,480
45,458
Income tax provision
13,369
12,522
23,192
20,367
Depreciation and amortization
27,465
28,996
54,351
59,305
EBITDA
93,902
83,397
179,395
148,815
Transaction and other related expenses
113
64
1,641
332
Transformation expenses
1,569
665
1,569
724
Change in fair value of private placement warrants (i)
—
10,918
—
25,519
Gain on interest rate swap (ii)
(23)
(4,805)
(419)
(2,007)
Loss on extinguishment of debt (iii)
—
209
595
1,558
Stock-based compensation (iv)
6,590
4,525
12,148
7,903
Adjusted EBITDA
$
102,151
$
94,973
$
194,929
$
182,844
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
46
%
46
%
45
%
46
%
(i)
This related to adjustments to the private placement warrants liability from the re-measurement to fair value at the end of the reporting period.
(ii)
Gain on interest rate swap is associated with the derivative instrument re-measured to fair value at the end of each reporting period offset by the related monthly cash receipts/payments.
(iii)
Loss on extinguishment of debt consists of the write-off of pre-existing original issue discounts and deferred financing costs associated with the refinancing of our debt for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and the early repayment of debt for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
(iv)
Stock-based compensation represents the non-cash charge related to the issuance of awards under the Verra Mobility Corporation 2018 Equity Incentive Plan.
RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO ADJUSTED FREE
CASH FLOW (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
($ in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
40,036
$
62,710
$
74,368
$
107,927
Purchases of installation and service parts and property
and equipment
(14,054)
(11,726)
(28,333)
(30,098)
Free Cash Flow
25,982
50,984
46,035
77,829
Legal settlement
—
—
31,500
—
Income tax effect on adjustment (1)
—
—
(9,450)
—
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
$
25,982
$
50,984
$
68,085
$
77,829
(1)
The annual estimated effective tax rate to calculate the income tax effect on the legal settlement adjustment is 30.0%.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND CALCULATION OF
ADJUSTED EPS (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except per share data)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income
$
34,223
$
19,108
$
63,372
$
23,685
Amortization of intangibles
16,741
20,034
33,486
42,002
Transaction and other related expenses
113
64
1,641
332
Transformation expenses
1,569
665
1,569
724
Change in fair value of private placement warrants
—
10,918
—
25,519
Change in fair value of interest rate swap
249
(5,115)
147
(3,563)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
209
595
1,558
Stock-based compensation
6,590
4,525
12,148
7,903
Total adjustments before income tax effect
25,262
31,300
49,586
74,475
Income tax effect on adjustments
(7,579)
(6,253)
(14,697)
(14,693)
Total adjustments after income tax effect
17,683
25,047
34,889
59,782
Adjusted Net Income
$
51,906
$
44,155
$
98,261
$
83,467
Adjusted EPS
$
0.31
$
0.29
$
0.58
$
0.55
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
168,615
152,590
168,670
151,586
Annual estimated effective income tax rate (1)
30
%
31
%
30
%
31
%
(1)
The annual estimated effective tax rate used above excludes discrete items as they do not impact taxable income. This rate differs from the period-to-date effective tax rate used on our condensed consolidated statements of operations which includes the discrete items.
RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT TO NET DEBT AND NET LEVERAGE (Unaudited)
($ in thousands)
June 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
Total long-term debt, net of current portion
$
1,036,338
$
1,029,113
Current portion of long-term debt
—
9,019
Total long-term debt
1,036,338
1,038,132
Original issue discounts
2,963
3,646
Unamortized deferred financing costs
10,777
12,809
Total long-term debt, excluding original issue discounts and
unamortized deferred financing costs
1,050,078
1,054,587
Cash and cash equivalents
(122,020)
(136,309)
Net Debt
$
928,058
$
918,278
Net Leverage
2.4x
2.5x
Trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA
383,587
371,502
Investor Relations Contact
Mark Zindler
mark.zindler@verramobility.com
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AI-enabled software development company NIX United has officially achieved the AWS AI Competency designation from Amazon Web Services (AWS). The recognition validates NIX’s proven expertise in architecting, securing, and deploying enterprise-grade artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions on AWS.
TAMPA, Fla., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — For enterprise organizations, the designation provides independent validation of NIX’s end-to-end AI capabilities across solution architecture, data security, governance, and operational excellence. It is based on successful production deployments, including a generative AI customer feedback analytics platform and an AI-powered medical education solution. The competency also provides eligible customers with access to AWS-validated frameworks, specialized technical resources, and AWS GenAI Innovation Funding programs.
Moving Beyond AI Demos to Production Value
While AI adoption accelerates, organizations face a critical barrier: transitioning from impressive proofs of concept to production-grade applications. Building AI for the modern enterprise requires solving complex challenges around regulatory compliance and seamless system integration.
To earn the AWS AI Competency, NIX completed a comprehensive technical audit demonstrating its ability to deliver scalable AI solutions. The evaluation covered engineering practices, security controls, governance frameworks, and operational excellence, while highlighting NIX’s experience applying generative AI to complex business workflows.
Strategic Benefits for Enterprise Clients
“AI must be engineered for long-term production value,” said Artur Bakulin, Head of RnD and Innovation at NIX United. “Earning the AWS AI Competency reflects our commitment to building AI architectures grounded in verifiable return on investment.”
For NIX clients, this designation provides:
Reduced project risk through AWS-validated architectures that support data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.Faster project execution with access to eligible AWS funding programs, including subsidized AI assessments, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), and AWS GenAI Innovation Funding.Long-term scalability with solutions engineered to move seamlessly from pilot projects to business-critical production environments.
Organizations exploring generative AI initiatives can work with NIX experts to evaluate their eligibility for the AWS GenAI Innovation Funding Program and identify opportunities to accelerate adoption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What specific competency did NIX United achieve?
A: NIX achieved the AWS AI Competency, a formal designation by Amazon Web Services verifying a partner’s technical proficiency and robust customer success in delivering generative AI solutions.
Q: What criteria did AWS use to evaluate NIX United?
A: AWS conducted a comprehensive technical audit covering NIX’s solution architecture, security controls, governance frameworks, and delivery methodology.
Q: How can enterprise clients fund their AI initiatives with NIX United?
A: Through NIX’s status as an advanced AWS partner, eligible clients can access the AWS GenAI Innovation Funding Program to offset costs for AI assessments, proofs-of-concept, and full-scale implementations.
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Apollo and San Jose Earthquakes Announce Official Sleeve and Go-to-Market Partnership, Bringing the AI GTM System to Major League Soccer
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Apollo, the AI go-to-market system, announced today a multiyear Official Sleeve Partnership with Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes that entails becoming both the club’s Official Go-to-Market Partner and the first go-to-market (GTM) company to combine a professional sports sponsorship with a full-scale partnership for revenue operations transformation.
As soccer continues its unprecedented rise in popularity across the United States, with MLS seeing a 62% year-over-year increase in viewership to kick off the 2026 season, the unique partnership positions the Earthquakes to modernize their GTM, accelerate revenue and capitalize on the sport’s expanding global audience.
In the partnership, Apollo will serve as both a brand sponsor with its logo featured prominently on the right sleeve of the Earthquakes’ jersey, and as a technology partner, powering the club’s GTM strategy. The club will deploy Apollo’s system across key revenue-generating functions, including group ticket sales, sponsorship pipeline management, inbound lead routing and season ticket renewals, creating a modern GTM system designed to drive fan engagement and commercial growth.
“We see this partnership as a natural extension of Apollo’s mission to make world-class go-to-market accessible to everyone by bringing it to the world’s most popular game,” said Matt Curl, CEO of Apollo. “Soccer is entering an incredible growth phase in the U.S., creating a once-in-a-generation opportunity for clubs to deepen fan relationships and accelerate commercial growth. Every professional sports team is running a revenue business focused on finding customers, engaging fans, growing sponsorships and driving renewals. By bringing together data, intelligence and execution into one system, we’re helping the Earthquakes build a modern commercial operation that will become a model for the future of sports.”
The partnership reflects Apollo’s broader vision that every organization can benefit from its AI GTM system. With the rise in soccer’s popularity, clubs face increasing pressure to convert fan interest into lasting relationships, ticket sales, sponsorships and recurring revenue. While sports organizations have historically relied on fragmented tools across ticketing, sponsorship sales, CRM and marketing, Apollo brings those workflows together into one connected system to help organizations capitalize on this moment.
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Modernizing group ticket sales workflowsImproving inbound lead managementGrowing sponsorship pipelineStreamlining season ticket renewal campaignsGiving sales and marketing teams a unified system
“While excitement around soccer continues to grow across the country, we’re investing in the technology and systems that will help us better engage our supporters and continue growing our commercial business,” said Earthquakes President Jared Shawlee. “I started my career in sales and have never seen the kind of technology that Apollo provides. This will transform our approach to sales and marketing by giving us one system to connect data, automate workflows and create a more connected experience for Quakes fans throughout their journey with the club.”
“We are excited to roll out the Apollo AI GTM system to revenue teams across our organization,” added Earthquakes Chief Strategy Officer Ian Anderson. “Apollo is at the forefront of AI-powered GTM and the Quakes are committed to being ahead of the technology curve for our industry.”
The Earthquakes become Apollo’s first official sports partner, laying the foundation for a broader strategy to bring modern GTM technology to sports organizations worldwide. Apollo plans to use the partnership as a blueprint for working with hundreds of professional sports organizations facing similar revenue and commercial challenges.
“This is just the beginning,” added Curl. “Professional sports organizations have the same GTM challenges as fast-growing businesses. We’re excited to demonstrate what’s possible when data, intelligence, and execution come together in a single system to help teams build stronger relationships with fans, partners, and customers.”
The partnership will officially debut ahead of the Earthquakes’ annual California Clasico match on Saturday, July 25, against the LA Galaxy at Stanford Stadium, with Apollo and the club jointly celebrating the launch through customer events, social activations and in-stadium experiences.
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Apollo is the AI GTM System that uniquely combines data, intelligence, and execution in one loop helping every business find and win their next customer. Trusted by millions of users and over 600,000 companies worldwide, Apollo combines one of the industry’s largest B2B contact databases with a purpose built GTM intelligence engine and a full execution stack, in an all-in-one system. Learn more at apollo.io.
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RENO, Nev., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CIQ, the founding commercial sponsor of Rocky Linux, today announced the launch of an RLC Pro Hardened and Ascender Pro deployment that gives federal agencies real-time kernel exploit detection, audit-ready compliance, and automated remediation in a single deployment. The pairing gives federal teams a stronger position inside the three-day remediation window Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04 sets for the highest-risk vulnerabilities on federal systems.
On June 10, 2026, CISA issued BOD 26-04, and the three-day clock starts when a flaw enters the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, not when a patch ships. For the most dangerous vulnerabilities, the exploit often arrives before the patch does, leaving agencies with a compliance deadline and no fix to apply yet. Non-compliance penalties can include a range of administrative consequences, including greater regulatory oversight and asset disconnection.
RLC Pro Hardened, CIQ’s federal-ready Enterprise Linux distribution, answers that gap. It is the first Enterprise Linux distribution to ship runtime kernel exploitation detection enabled and supported by default, giving agencies a record of what happened during the window before a fix shipped. CIQ delivered that capability well before BOD 26-04 put federal agencies on a three-day clock.
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CIQ is the founding support and services partner for Rocky Linux and a leading provider of enterprise Linux infrastructure. CIQ delivers commercially supported Linux offerings, high-performance computing solutions and AI infrastructure to enterprises, government agencies, research institutions and supercomputing centers worldwide. CIQ’s products include the Rocky Linux from CIQ (RLC Pro) family of operating systems, Ascender Pro for IT automation, Fuzzball job-based container orchestration, Warewulf cluster provisioning and Apptainer, the leading container system for high-performance computing. For more information, visit ciq.com.
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