Agilysys Grows Third Quarter Revenue 21% to Record $60.6M

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Agilysys, Inc. (AGYS) reported a 21.3% increase in total net revenue to a record $60.6 million for the fiscal 2024 third quarter. Subscription revenue grew by 29.9%, reaching $35.1 million, while Adjusted EBITDA was $11.8 million and Adjusted EPS was $0.35. The company raised its full fiscal year Adjusted EBITDA guidance to 15% of revenue.

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Financial Analyst

The reported subscription revenue growth of 29.9% and an increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $11.8 million are significant indicators of Agilysys's financial health. The company's focus on recurring revenue, which now constitutes 58.0% of total net revenue, demonstrates a successful shift towards a more predictable and stable revenue model, which is often favored by investors due to its potential for long-term financial stability. The reported net income, inclusive of the discrete tax events, represents an extraordinary increase, which although positive, is not entirely reflective of operational performance due to its one-time nature.

Agilysys's gross margin improvement from 61.7% to 62.5% suggests efficiency gains in their cost structure. However, stakeholders should consider the scalability of these margins in the context of the company's growth trajectory. The increased full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance to 15% of revenue signals management's confidence in the company's profitability outlook, which could influence investor sentiment positively. Nonetheless, it is essential to scrutinize the underlying drivers of EBITDA improvements to assess sustainability.

Market Research Analyst

Agilysys's performance in the hospitality software solutions sector, as evidenced by the eighth consecutive record revenue quarter, indicates an expanding market share and enhanced competitive positioning. The company's re-engineered cloud-native solutions are gaining traction across various hospitality corporations, which is a testament to the effectiveness of their product innovation strategy. This traction is likely to result in increased customer loyalty and higher barriers to entry for competitors.

However, investors should also consider the broader market trends, such as the demand for hospitality software solutions and the potential impact of economic factors on the sector. As the company continues to implement modernized versions of its solutions, the potential for increased operational efficiency and improved customer experiences could lead to further growth opportunities. The strong backlog mentioned by the CFO reinforces the expectation of continued revenue growth, which is a positive sign for future financial performance.

Tax Expert

The release of valuation allowances against certain deferred tax assets, resulting in a $65.1 million contribution to net income, is a noteworthy event. This accounting adjustment indicates that the company now believes it is more likely than not that it will realize these deferred tax assets in the future, often a sign of improved profitability expectations. While this bolsters reported net income, it is essential to distinguish this one-time tax benefit from the company's operating performance.

Understanding the nature of these tax events is crucial for stakeholders, as it can significantly distort the perception of a company's earnings. Investors should be aware that such events are non-recurring and should focus on the core operating results, such as revenue growth and EBITDA margins, when evaluating the company's financial health and future prospects.

Includes Subscription Revenue Growth of 29.9%

Quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $11.8M and Adjusted EPS of $0.35

Increases Full Fiscal Year Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to 15% of Revenue

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Agilysys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions that deliver High Return Hospitality, today reported operating results for its fiscal 2024 third quarter ending December 31, 2023.

Summary of Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Financial Results

• Total net revenue increased 21.3% to a record $60.6 million, compared to total net revenue of $49.9 million in the comparable prior-year period.
• Recurring revenue (comprising subscription and maintenance charges) was a record $35.1 million, or 58.0% of total net revenue, compared to $30.2 million, or 60.4% of total net revenue, for the same period in fiscal 2023. Subscription revenue increased 29.9% year-over-year and was 55.6% of total recurring revenue compared to 49.8% of total recurring revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2023.
• Gross margin was 62.5% compared to 61.7% in the comparable prior-year period.
• Net income attributable to common shareholders was $76.9 million, or $2.85 per diluted share, compared to $3.4 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, in the comparable prior-year period. Net income for the quarter included discrete tax events including a $65.1 million release of valuation allowances against certain deferred tax assets.
• Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was $11.8 million compared to $8.1 million in the comparable prior-year period (reconciliation included in financial tables).
• Adjusted diluted EPS (non-GAAP) was $0.35 per share compared to $0.26 per share in the comparable prior-year period (reconciliation included in financial tables).
• Free cash flow (non-GAAP) in the fiscal 2024 third quarter was $11.3 million compared to free cash flow of $11.7 million in the fiscal 2023 third quarter (reconciliation included in financial tables). Ending cash balance was $116.2 million, compared to ending cash balance of $112.8 million as of fiscal 2023 year-end.

Ramesh Srinivasan, President and CEO of Agilysys, commented, “We are pleased with our continuing good business momentum, highlighted by the eighth consecutive record revenue quarter, 21.3% year-over-year revenue growth that includes subscription revenue growth of 29.9% and Adjusted EBITDA of 19.4%.”

Mr. Srinivasan continued, “Improving implementation services efficiency, as our recently re-engineered and newly created state-of-the-art technology-based software solutions continue to establish themselves well across many hospitality corporations and their properties, was the other salient highlight of the quarter. Record high services revenue and significantly improved services margins helped drive increases in gross margin and net income profitability levels.

“We remain confident with the increased full fiscal year revenue guidance range of $235M to $238M and subscription revenue growth of 28% year-over-year provided at the end of the last quarter. We expect fiscal 2024 Adjusted EBITDA to be 15% of revenue, higher than the previous guidance. Several major customers across various geographies continue to implement recently modernized versions of our cloud-native solutions at their properties and are increasingly relying on us to enable new efficiencies for staff and better experiences for guests. Our competitive positioning across all product categories continues to strengthen, giving us the capability to generate significant shareholder value during the short, medium and long term,” he concluded.

Fiscal 2024 Outlook

Agilysys raised Adjusted EBITDA expectations for fiscal 2024 to 15% of revenue and reiterated full-year revenue guidance of $235 to $238 million and subscription revenue growth of 28% year-over-year.

Dave Wood, Chief Financial Officer, commented, “Product implementations continue to show improved efficiencies driving consistent recurring revenue growth. Our backlog remains strong and we remain confident about continued good business growth. Increased profitability this quarter is another testament to our relentless and unwavering focus on disciplined growth across all areas of our business.”

2024 Third Quarter Conference Call and Webcast

Agilysys is hosting a conference call and webcast today, January 22nd, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET. Both the call and the webcast are open to the public. Interested parties can register for the call at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI613f55fedd064a359f57d5a7b2de762a. Registrants will receive an email confirmation with further access details and a personalized PIN. Please register 15 minutes prior to the call to receive registration confirmation and access details before the call starts.

Interested parties also can access the conference call live on the Investors Relations page of Agilysys.com under the Events and Presentations heading. An archived version of the webcast will be available for replay at the same location approximately two hours after the call is concluded.

Forward-Looking Language

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, our revenue, subscription revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance for the 2024 fiscal year.

Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the impact macroeconomic factors may have on the overall business environment, our ability to achieve our fiscal 2024 guidance, future revenue growth, the company's ability to convert the backlog into revenue, and the risks described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Additionally, references to "record" financial and business levels in this document refer only to the time period after Agilysys made the transformation to an entirely hospitality focused software solutions company in FY2014.

Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time, whether written or oral, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement the unaudited consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP in this press release, certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by the SEC rules are used. These non-GAAP financial measures include EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted basic earnings per share, adjusted diluted earnings per share and free cash flow. Management believes that such information can enhance investors’ understanding of the Company’s ongoing operations.

The Company has included the following non-GAAP financial measures in this press release: adjusted net income, adjusted basic earnings per share and adjusted diluted earnings per share. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide valuable insight into the Company’s overall profitability from core operations before certain non-cash and non-recurring charges. The Company defines adjusted net income as net income attributable to common shareholders before amortization expense (including amortization of developed technology), share-based compensation, other (gains) and charges, net, and legal settlements, less the related income tax effect of these adjustments, as applicable, at the Company's current combined federal and state income statutory tax rate, and tax events which are defined as excess tax benefits or expense related to share-based compensation, release of valuation allowances against deferred income taxes, and changes in uncertain tax positions. The Company defines adjusted earnings per share as adjusted net income divided by basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding.

See the accompanying tables below for the definitions and reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most closely related GAAP measures.

About Agilysys

Agilysys exclusively delivers state-of-the-art software solutions and services that help organizations achieve High Return Hospitality™ by maximizing Return on Experience (ROE) through interactions that make ‘personal’ profitable. Customers around the world use Agilysys Property Management Systems (PMS), Point-of-Sale (POS) and F&B Inventory and Procurement (I&P) solutions to consistently delight guests, retain staff and grow margins. Agilysys’ 100% hospitality customer base includes branded and independent hotels; multi-amenity resorts; casinos; property, hotel and resort management companies; cruise lines; corporate dining providers; higher education campus dining providers; food service management companies; hospitals; lifestyle communities; senior living facilities; stadiums; and theme parks. Agilysys operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and India with headquarters located in Alpharetta, GA. For more information visit Agilysys.com.

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AGILYSYS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
		Three months ended December 31,								Nine months ended December 31,
(In thousands, except per share data)		2023				2022				2023				2022
Net revenue:
Products		$	12,678			$	10,697			$	38,100			$	32,291
Subscription and maintenance			35,107				30,154				101,481				86,917
Professional services			12,781				9,069				35,662				25,960
Total net revenue			60,566				49,920				175,243				145,168
Cost of goods sold:
Products			6,707				5,368				20,023				16,682
Subscription and maintenance			7,371				6,767				22,812				19,223
Professional services			8,664				7,009				26,428				20,627
Total cost of goods sold			22,742				19,144				69,263				56,532
Gross profit			37,824				30,776				105,980				88,636
Gross profit margin			62.5	%			61.7	%			60.5	%			61.1	%
Operating expenses:
Product development			14,551				12,416				42,455				36,550
Sales and marketing			6,137				5,886				19,838				16,619
General and administrative			9,057				7,928				27,207				22,850
Depreciation of fixed assets			909				437				3,042				1,371
Amortization of internal-use software and intangibles			343				430				1,120				1,326
Other (gains) and charges, net			(924	)			93				45				374
Legal settlements			—				104				—				104
Total operating expense			30,073				27,294				93,707				79,194
Operating income			7,751				3,482				12,273				9,442
Other income (expense):
Interest income			1,252				704				3,580				1,186
Other income (expense), net			95				384				(15	)			799
Income before taxes			9,098				4,570				15,838				11,427
Income tax (benefit) provision			(68,043	)			678				(67,396	)			920
Net income		$	77,141			$	3,892			$	83,234			$	10,507
Series A convertible preferred stock dividends			(286	)			(459	)			(1,204	)			(1,377	)
Net income attributable to common shareholders		$	76,855			$	3,433			$	82,030			$	9,130
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic			25,808				24,703				25,256				24,651
Net income per share - basic:		$	2.98			$	0.14			$	3.25			$	0.37
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted			26,979				26,070				26,463				25,780
Net income per share - diluted:		$	2.85			$	0.13			$	3.10			$	0.35

AGILYSYS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)		December 31, 2023 (Unaudited)				March 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	116,200			$	112,842
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for expected credit losses of $763 and $610, respectively			49,366				22,378
Contract assets			1,971				2,242
Inventories			6,772				9,774
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			9,385				7,422
Total current assets			183,694				154,658
Property and equipment, net			18,074				14,576
Operating lease right-of-use assets			18,734				12,708
Goodwill			33,082				32,638
Intangible assets, net			17,223				18,140
Deferred income taxes, non-current			67,999				2,790
Other non-current assets			7,852				7,526
Total assets		$	346,658			$	243,036
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	9,012			$	9,418
Contract liabilities			62,938				52,124
Accrued liabilities			15,310				13,708
Operating lease liabilities, current			3,947				3,263
Finance lease obligations, current			—				2
Total current liabilities			91,207				78,515
Deferred income taxes, non-current			1,035				2,257
Operating lease liabilities, non-current			20,200				13,477
Other non-current liabilities			3,943				4,018
Commitments and contingencies
Series A convertible preferred stock, no par value			—				35,459
Shareholders' equity:
Common shares, without par value, at $0.30 stated value; 80,000,000 shares authorized; 33,342,288 shares issued; and 27,349,322 and 25,326,626 shares outstanding at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023, respectively			10,003				9,482
Treasury shares, 5,992,966 and 6,280,205 at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023, respectively			(1,798	)			(1,884	)
Capital in excess of stated value			91,173				52,978
Retained earnings			134,794				52,764
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(3,899	)			(4,030	)
Total shareholders' equity			230,273				109,310
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	346,658			$	243,036

AGILYSYS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
		Nine Months Ended
		December 31,
(In thousands)		2023				2022
Operating activities
Net income		$	83,234			$	10,507
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Gain on asset disposals			(1,145	)			—
Depreciation of fixed assets			3,042				1,371
Amortization of internal-use software and intangibles			1,120				1,326
Deferred income taxes			(66,506	)			(378	)
Share-based compensation			9,489				9,410
Changes in operating assets and liabilities			(10,855	)			(4,556	)
Net cash provided by operating activities			18,379				17,680
Investing activities
Capital expenditures			(7,658	)			(3,616	)
Additional investments in corporate-owned life insurance policies			(2	)			(27	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(7,660	)			(3,643	)
Financing activities
Payment of preferred stock dividends			(1,663	)			(1,836	)
Repurchase of common shares to satisfy employee tax withholding			(5,734	)			(2,924	)
Principal payments under long-term obligations			(2	)			(3	)
Net cash used in financing activities			(7,399	)			(4,763	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			38				(427	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents			3,358				8,847
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			112,842				96,971
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	116,200			$	105,818

AGILYSYS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
(UNAUDITED)
		Three months ended								Nine months ended
(In thousands)		December 31,								December 31,
		2023				2022				2023				2022
Net income		$	77,141			$	3,892			$	83,234			$	10,507
Income tax (benefit) provision			(68,043	)			678				(67,396	)			920
Income before taxes			9,098				4,570				15,838				11,427
Depreciation of fixed assets			909				437				3,042				1,371
Amortization of internal-use software and intangibles			343				430				1,120				1,326
Amortization of developed technology acquired			39				39				119				120
Interest income, net			(1,252	)			(704	)			(3,580	)			(1,186	)
EBITDA (a)			9,137				4,772				16,539				13,058
Share-based compensation			3,638				3,466				9,489				9,410
Other (gains) and charges, net			(924	)			93				45				374
Other non-operating expense (income)			(95	)			(384	)			15				(799	)
Legal settlements			—				104				—				104
Adjusted EBITDA (b)		$	11,756			$	8,051			$	26,088			$	22,147

(a) EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as net income before income taxes, interest income (net of interest expense), depreciation and amortization (including amortization of developed technology)

(b) Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as net income before income taxes, interest income (net of interest expense), depreciation and amortization (including amortization of developed technology), and excluding charges relating to i) legal settlements, ii) other (gains) and charges, net, iii) share-based compensation, and iv) other non-operating (income) expense

AGILYSYS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME FOR ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
(UNAUDITED)
		Three Months Ended								Nine months ended
(In thousands, except per share data)		December 31,								December 31,
		2023				2022				2023				2022
Net income attributable to common shareholders		$	76,855			$	3,433			$	82,030			$	9,130
Amortization of developed technology acquired			39				39				119				120
Amortization of internal-use software and intangibles			343				430				1,120				1,326
Share-based compensation			3,638				3,466				9,489				9,410
Other (gains) and charges, net			(924	)			93				45				374
Legal settlements			—				104				—				104
Tax events (a)			(69,644	)			—				(69,644	)			—
Income tax adjustments			(978	)			(913	)			(2,610	)			(2,280	)
Adjusted net income (b)		$	9,329			$	6,652			$	20,549			$	18,184
Basic weighted average shares outstanding			25,808				24,703				25,256				24,651
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding			26,979				26,070				26,463				25,780
Adjusted basic earnings per share (c)		$	0.36			$	0.27			$	0.81			$	0.74
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (c)		$	0.35			$	0.26			$	0.78			$	0.71

(a) Tax events include excess tax benefits or expense related to share-based compensation, release of valuation allowances against deferred income taxes, and changes in uncertain tax positions

(b) Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as net income attributable to common shareholders before amortization expense (including amortization of developed technology), share-based compensation, other (gains) and charges, net, and legal settlements, less the related income tax effect of these adjustments, as applicable, at the Company’s current combined federal and state income statutory tax rate and, as defined under (a) above, tax events

(c) Adjusted earnings per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as adjusted net income divided by basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding

AGILYSYS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW
(UNAUDITED)
		Three months ended								Nine months ended
(In thousands)		December 31,								December 31,
		2023				2022				2023				2022
Net cash provided by operating activities		$	12,909			$	14,563			$	18,379			$	17,680
Capital expenditures			(1,656	)			(2,819	)			(7,658	)			(3,616	)
Free cash flow (a)		$	11,253			$	11,744			$	10,721			$	14,064

(a) Free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, less capital expenditures

 

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Investor Contact:

Jessica Hennessy

Senior Director Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations

Agilysys, Inc.

770-810-6116 or investorrelations@agilysys.com

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FAQ

What was Agilysys' (AGYS) total net revenue for the fiscal 2024 third quarter?

Agilysys reported a 21.3% increase in total net revenue to a record $60.6 million.

How much did subscription revenue grow by in the fiscal 2024 third quarter?

Subscription revenue grew by 29.9%, reaching $35.1 million.

What was Agilysys' (AGYS) Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal 2024 third quarter?

Agilysys' Adjusted EBITDA was $11.8 million.

What was Agilysys' (AGYS) Adjusted EPS for the fiscal 2024 third quarter?

Agilysys' Adjusted EPS was $0.35.

What is Agilysys' (AGYS) full fiscal year Adjusted EBITDA guidance?

Agilysys raised its full fiscal year Adjusted EBITDA guidance to 15% of revenue.