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Altair Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Altair (ALTR) reported strong Q3 2024 financial results, with software revenue increasing 16.5% to $138.7 million and total revenue rising 13.0% to $151.5 million compared to Q3 2023. The company achieved a net income of $1.8 million, improving from a $4.4 million loss in the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA grew 66.3% to $25.7 million with a margin of 17.0%. Notably, Altair announced entering into a merger agreement with a Siemens subsidiary for acquisition.

Altair (ALTR) ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi per il terzo trimestre del 2024, con un aumento del fatturato software del 16,5%, arrivando a 138,7 milioni di dollari, e un incremento del fatturato totale del 13,0%, raggiungendo i 151,5 milioni di dollari rispetto al terzo trimestre del 2023. L'azienda ha conseguito un utile netto di 1,8 milioni di dollari, migliorando rispetto a una perdita di 4,4 milioni di dollari dell'anno precedente. L'EBITDA corretto è cresciuto del 66,3% fino a 25,7 milioni di dollari, con un margine del 17,0%. È importante notare che Altair ha annunciato di aver stipulato un accordo di fusione con una filiale della Siemens per un'acquisizione.

Altair (ALTR) informó sobre resultados financieros sólidos para el tercer trimestre de 2024, con un aumento del ingreso por software del 16.5% alcanzando los 138.7 millones de dólares y un incremento del ingreso total del 13.0% hasta 151.5 millones de dólares en comparación con el tercer trimestre de 2023. La compañía logró un ingreso neto de 1.8 millones de dólares, mejorando respecto a una pérdida de 4.4 millones del año anterior. El EBITDA ajustado creció un 66.3% hasta 25.7 millones de dólares, con un margen del 17.0%. Notablemente, Altair anunció la entrada en un acuerdo de fusión con una subsidiaria de Siemens para una adquisición.

Altair (ALTR)는 2024년 3분기 강력한 재무 결과를 보고했으며, 소프트웨어 수익이 16.5% 증가하여 1억 3천8백7십만 달러에 달하고, 총 수익도 13.0% 상승하여 1억 5천1백5십만 달러에 이르렀습니다. 이는 2023년 3분기와 비교한 결과입니다. 회사는 180만 달러의 순이익을 달성했으며, 이는 전년도의 440만 달러 손실에서 개선된 것입니다. 조정 EBITDA는 66.3% 증가하여 2천5백7십만 달러에 도달했고, 마진은 17.0%였습니다. 특히, Altair는 Siemens의 자회사와 인수 합병 계약을 체결했다고 발표했습니다.

Altair (ALTR) a annoncé de solides résultats financiers pour le troisième trimestre 2024, avec une augmentation de revenus logiciels de 16,5% à 138,7 millions de dollars et une hausse de revenus totaux de 13,0% à 151,5 millions de dollars par rapport au troisième trimestre 2023. L'entreprise a enregistré un bénéfice net de 1,8 million de dollars, améliorant sa situation après une perte de 4,4 millions de dollars l'année précédente. L'EBITDA ajusté a crû de 66,3% pour atteindre 25,7 millions de dollars, avec une marge de 17,0%. Notamment, Altair a annoncé être entrée dans un accord de fusion avec une filiale de Siemens pour une acquisition.

Altair (ALTR) hat im dritten Quartal 2024 starke finanzielle Ergebnisse gemeldet, wobei der Umsatz mit Software um 16,5% auf 138,7 Millionen Dollar gestiegen ist und der Gesamtumsatz um 13,0% auf 151,5 Millionen Dollar im Vergleich zum dritten Quartal 2023 gewachsen ist. Das Unternehmen erzielte einen Reingewinn von 1,8 Millionen Dollar, was eine Verbesserung gegenüber einem Verlust von 4,4 Millionen Dollar im Vorjahr darstellt. Das bereinigte EBITDA wuchs um 66,3% auf 25,7 Millionen Dollar mit einer Marge von 17,0%. Besonders erwähnenswert ist, dass Altair angekündigt hat, einen Fusionsvertrag mit einer Tochtergesellschaft von Siemens für eine Übernahme abgeschlossen zu haben.

Positive
  • Software revenue increased 16.5% to $138.7 million
  • Total revenue grew 13.0% to $151.5 million
  • Net income improved to $1.8 million from -$4.4 million loss
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 66.3% to $25.7 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 17.0% from 11.5%
Negative
  • Free cash flow decreased to $9.8 million from $14.7 million
  • Operating cash flow declined to $14.5 million from $16.4 million

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The Q3 2024 results demonstrate robust growth with $151.5M in total revenue, up 13.0% year-over-year. Software revenue, the core business segment, showed impressive growth of 16.5% reaching $138.7M. The company's profitability metrics improved significantly, with net income turning positive at $1.8M compared to a previous loss of $4.4M. Notably, Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded substantially to 17.0% from 11.5%, indicating improved operational efficiency.

The most significant development is the announced merger agreement with Siemens, which will result in Altair being acquired. This strategic move could reshape the company's market position in the simulation and optimization software industry. The suspension of quarterly guidance and conference calls signals the transitional phase as the merger progresses.

The announced Siemens acquisition represents a strategic consolidation in the industrial software sector. Altair's strong financial performance, particularly the 16.5% growth in software revenue and improved profitability metrics, likely strengthened its negotiating position. The timing of the acquisition aligns with industry trends toward integrated digital solutions and simulation capabilities. The suspension of guidance and earnings calls is standard procedure during M&A transactions to maintain deal integrity and comply with regulatory requirements.

TROY, Mich., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), today released its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Immediately prior to the dissemination of this press release, Altair issued a press release announcing that it has entered into a merger agreement with a subsidiary of Siemens pursuant to which Altair will be acquired and stockholders of Altair will receive cash merger consideration as more fully described in that press release.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

  • Software revenue was $138.7 million compared to $119.1 million for the third quarter of 2023, an increase of 16.5% in reported currency and 16.2% in constant currency
  • Total revenue was $151.5 million compared to $134.0 million for the third quarter of 2023, an increase of 13.0% in reported currency and 12.8% in constant currency
  • Net income was $1.8 million compared to a net loss of $(4.4) million for the third quarter of 2023, an improvement in earnings of $6.2 million. Net income per share, diluted was $0.02 based on 88.4 million diluted weighted average common shares outstanding, compared to net loss per share, diluted of $(0.05) for the third quarter of 2023, based on 80.4 million diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. Net income margin was 1.2% compared to net loss margin of (3.3)% for the third quarter of 2023
  • Non-GAAP net income was $21.2 million, compared to non-GAAP net income of $12.7 million for the third quarter of 2023, an increase of $8.5 million. Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted was $0.24 based on 88.4 million non-GAAP diluted common shares outstanding, compared to non-GAAP net income per share, diluted of $0.15 for the third quarter of 2023, based on 85.3 million non-GAAP diluted common shares outstanding
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $25.7 million compared to $15.5 million for the third quarter of 2023, an increase of 66.3% Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.0% compared to 11.5% for the third quarter of 2023
  • Cash provided by operating activities was $14.5 million, compared to $16.4 million for the third quarter of 2023
  • Free cash flow was $9.8 million, compared to $14.7 million for the third quarter of 2023.

Conference Call Information

In light of the proposed transaction with Siemens, Altair is suspending quarterly financial results conference calls and its quarterly and annual guidance.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains the following non-GAAP financial measures: Non-GAAP Net Income, Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share, Billings, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Non-GAAP Operating Expense.

Altair believes that these non-GAAP measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of operations. The Company’s management uses these non-GAAP measures to compare the Company’s performance to that of prior periods for trend analysis, for purposes of determining executive and senior management incentive compensation and for budgeting and planning purposes. The Company also believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing the Company’s financial measures with other software companies, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors.

Non-GAAP net income excludes stock-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions, asset impairment charges, non-cash interest expense, other special items as identified by management and described elsewhere in this press release, and the impact of non-GAAP tax rate to income tax expense, which approximates our tax rate excluding discrete items and other specific events that can fluctuate from period to period.

Non-GAAP diluted common shares is calculated using the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of dilutive securities, stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan shares and using the if-converted method to calculate the effect of convertible instruments. This is the same methodology that is used when calculating GAAP diluted shares. However, the determination of whether the shares are dilutive or antidilutive is made independently on a GAAP and non-GAAP net income (loss) basis and therefore the number of diluted shares outstanding for GAAP and non-GAAP may be different.

Billings consists of total revenue plus the change in deferred revenue, excluding deferred revenue from acquisitions.

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income adjusted for income tax expense, interest expense, interest income and other, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, asset impairment charges and other special items as identified by management and described elsewhere in this press release.

Free cash flow consists of cash flow from operations less capital expenditures.

Non-GAAP gross profit represents gross profit adjusted for stock-based compensation expense and other special items as identified by management and described elsewhere in this press release.

Non-GAAP operating expense represents operating expense excluding stock-based compensation expense, amortization, asset impairment charges and other special items as identified by management and described elsewhere in this press release.

Company management does not consider these non-GAAP measures in isolation or as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The principal limitation of these non-GAAP financial measures is that they exclude significant expenses and income that are required by GAAP to be recorded in the Company’s financial statements. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgment by management about which expenses and income are excluded or included in determining these non-GAAP financial measures. Altair urges investors to review the reconciliation of its non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures, which it includes in press releases announcing quarterly financial results, including this press release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate the Company’s business.

Reconciliation tables of the most comparable GAAP financial measures to the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are included with the financial tables at the end of this release.

About Altair

Altair is a global leader in computational intelligence that provides software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics and AI. Altair enables organizations across all industries to compete more effectively and drive smarter decisions in an increasingly connected world – all while creating a greener, more sustainable future. To learn more, please visit https://www.altair.com.

Important Information and Where to Find It

This communication relates to a proposed transaction between Altair and Siemens Industry Software Inc. (“Parent”). In connection with this proposed transaction, Altair will file a Current Report on Form 8-K with further information regarding the terms and conditions contained in the definitive transaction agreements and a proxy statement on Schedule 14A or other documents with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This communication is not a substitute for any proxy statement or other document that Altair may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF ALTAIR ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT, INCLUDING THE DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE PROXY STATEMENT, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. The definitive proxy statement, when available, will be mailed to stockholders of Altair as applicable. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of these documents, when available, and other documents filed with the SEC by Altair through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Altair will be available free of charge on Altair’s internet website at https://investor.altair.com or by contacting Altair’s primary investor relations contact by email at ir@altair.com or by phone at (248) 614-2400.

Participants in Solicitation

Altair, Parent, Siemens AG, their respective directors and certain of their respective executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Altair, their ownership of Altair common shares, and Altair’s transactions with related persons is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on February 22, 2024 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001701732/000095017024018804/altr-20231231.htm), in its proxy statement on Schedule 14A for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders in the sections entitled “Corporate Governance Matters,” “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and “Transactions with Related Persons”, which was filed with the SEC on April 5, 2024 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001701732/000119312524087903/d722499ddef14a.htm), certain of its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and certain of its Current Reports on Form 8-K.

These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.

No Offer or Solicitation

This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements contained in this communication that are not statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the proposed transaction, including the expected timing and closing of the proposed transaction; Altair’s ability to consummate the proposed transaction; the expected benefits of the proposed transaction and other considerations taken into account by the Altair Board of Directors in approving the proposed transaction; the amounts to be received by stockholders and expectations for Altair prior to and following the closing of the proposed transaction, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements are intended to provide management’s current expectations for the future of Altair based on current expectations and assumptions relating to Altair’s business, the economy and other future conditions. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified through the use of words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “plans,” “projects,” “expects,” “expectations,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “predicts,” “targets,” “prospects,” “strategy,” “signs,” and other words of similar meaning in connection with the discussion of future performance, plans, actions or events. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others: (i) the timing to consummate the proposed transaction, (ii) the risk that a condition of closing of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied or that the closing of the proposed transaction might otherwise not occur, (iii) the risk that a regulatory approval that may be required for the proposed transaction is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated, (iv) the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues, (v) risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction, (vi) the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of the common stock of Altair, (vii) the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Altair to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with its suppliers and customers, (viii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance or condition that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement, dated October 30, 2024, with Siemens (the “Merger Agreement”), including in circumstances requiring Altair to pay a termination fee, (ix) the risk that competing offers will be made; (x) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the merger, (xi) potential litigation relating to the merger that could be instituted against the parties to the Merger Agreement or their respective directors, managers or officers, including the effects of any outcomes related thereto, (xii) worldwide economic or political changes that affect the markets that Altair’s businesses serve which could have an effect on demand for Altair’s products and impact Altair’s profitability and (xiii) disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, including diminished liquidity and credit availability, changes in international trade agreements, including tariffs and trade restrictions, cyber-security vulnerabilities, foreign currency volatility, swings in consumer confidence and spending, raw material pricing and supply issues, retention of key employees, increases in fuel prices, and outcomes of legal proceedings, claims and investigations. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements. Investors, therefore, are cautioned against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements is available in Altair’s filings with the SEC, including the risks and uncertainties identified in Part I, Item 1A - Risk Factors of Altair’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in Altair’s other filings with the SEC. The list of factors is not intended to be exhaustive.

These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication, and Altair does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement made in this communication or that may from time to time be made by or on behalf of Altair.

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ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
  
 September 30, 2024  December 31, 2023  
(In thousands)(Unaudited)      
ASSETS        
CURRENT ASSETS:        
Cash and cash equivalents$513,371  $467,459  
Accounts receivable, net 121,345   190,461  
Income tax receivable 20,794   16,650  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 31,489   26,053  
  Total current assets 686,999   700,623  
Property and equipment, net 40,908   39,803  
Operating lease right of use assets 31,856   30,759  
Goodwill 476,209   458,125  
Other intangible assets, net 84,904   83,550  
Deferred tax assets 9,661   9,955  
Other long-term assets 47,331   40,678  
TOTAL ASSETS$1,377,868  $1,363,493  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
CURRENT LIABILITIES:        
Accounts payable$3,607  $8,995  
Accrued compensation and benefits 43,497   45,081  
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 8,212   8,825  
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities 40,267   48,398  
Deferred revenue 114,525   131,356  
Current portion of convertible senior notes, net    81,455  
  Total current liabilities 210,108   324,110  
Convertible senior notes, net 226,812   225,929  
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 24,484   22,625  
Deferred revenue, non-current 26,310   32,347  
Other long-term liabilities 53,254   47,151  
TOTAL LIABILITIES 540,968   652,162  
Commitments and contingencies        
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:        
Preferred stock ($0.0001 par value), authorized 45,000 shares, none issued and outstanding      
Common stock ($0.0001 par value)        
Class A common stock, authorized 513,797 shares, issued and outstanding 59,518
  and 55,240 shares as of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively
 5   5  
Class B common stock, authorized 41,203 shares, issued and outstanding 25,432
  and 26,814 shares as of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively
 3   3  
Additional paid-in capital 971,835   864,135  
Accumulated deficit (117,324)  (130,503) 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (17,619)  (22,309) 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 836,900   711,331  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY$1,377,868  $1,363,493  
  


ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 
  
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
(in thousands, except per share data)2024  2023  2024  2023  
Revenue                
License$92,939  $79,825  $303,345  $279,972  
Maintenance and other services 45,733   39,252   129,179   114,069  
Total software 138,672   119,077   432,524   394,041  
Engineering services and other 12,778   14,926   40,633   47,157  
Total revenue 151,450   134,003   473,157   441,198  
Cost of revenue                
License 2,795   3,083   10,437   11,888  
Maintenance and other services 16,045   13,689   46,410   41,754  
Total software * 18,840   16,772   56,847   53,642  
Engineering services and other 11,175   12,314   34,577   38,976  
Total cost of revenue 30,015   29,086   91,424   92,618  
Gross profit 121,435   104,917   381,733   348,580  
Operating expenses:                
Research and development * 56,111   51,598   164,014   160,126  
Sales and marketing * 45,559   44,069   136,468   132,543  
General and administrative * 17,500   17,218   54,555   53,791  
Amortization of intangible assets 9,246   7,704   24,313   23,143  
Other operating (income) expense, net (2,669)  (4,408)  (4,337)  1,324  
Total operating expenses 125,747   116,181   375,013   370,927  
Operating (loss) income (4,312)  (11,264)  6,720   (22,347) 
Interest expense 1,317   1,529   4,497   4,583  
Other income, net (10,758)  (1,890)  (20,465)  (9,698) 
Income (loss) before income taxes 5,129   (10,903)  22,688   (17,232) 
Income tax expense (benefit) 3,350   (6,541)  9,509   11,369  
Net income (loss)$1,779  $(4,362) $13,179  $(28,601) 
Earnings (loss) per share, basic                
Earnings (loss) per share$0.02  $(0.05) $0.16  $(0.36) 
Weighted average shares 84,835   80,431   83,680   80,204  
Earnings (loss) per share, diluted                
Earnings (loss) per share$0.02  $(0.05) $0.15  $(0.36) 
Weighted average shares 88,425   80,431   87,854   80,204  
  

*        Amounts include stock-based compensation expense as follows (in thousands):

 (Unaudited)  
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
(in thousands)2024  2023  2024  2023  
Cost of revenue – software$2,131  $2,468  $6,230  $7,792  
Research and development 6,378   7,824   19,356   26,510  
Sales and marketing 5,176   6,933   14,675   22,105  
General and administrative 3,671   3,301   10,449   10,016  
Total stock-based compensation expense$17,356  $20,526  $50,710  $66,423  
  


ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(Unaudited)
 
  
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
(In thousands)2024  2023  
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net income (loss)$13,179  $(28,601) 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:        
 Depreciation and amortization 31,120   29,271  
 Stock-based compensation expense 50,710   66,423  
 Deferred income taxes (114)  2,178  
 Loss on mark-to-market adjustment of contingent consideration 189   4,494  
 Other, net 1,520   1,385  
Changes in assets and liabilities:        
 Accounts receivable, net 72,916   47,226  
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets (7,895)  959  
 Other long-term assets 408   (1,491) 
 Accounts payable (5,416)  (5,494) 
 Accrued compensation and benefits (1,977)  (2,726) 
 Other accrued expenses and current liabilities (12,261)  (4,526) 
 Deferred revenue (25,825)  (3,442) 
      Net cash provided by operating activities 116,554   105,656  
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Payments for acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (25,575)  (3,235) 
Capital expenditures (9,739)  (7,882) 
Other investing activities, net (5,036)  (2,452) 
      Net cash used in investing activities (40,350)  (13,569) 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Settlement of convertible senior notes (81,729)    
Proceeds from the exercise of common stock options 43,721   25,526  
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan contributions 7,112   5,772  
Payments for repurchase and retirement of common stock    (6,255) 
Other financing activities    (73) 
      Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (30,896)  24,970  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 554   (2,599) 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 45,862   114,458  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year 467,576   316,958  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$513,438  $431,416  
  

Change in Presentation of Revenue and Cost of Revenue

Effective in the first quarter of 2024, the Company changed the presentation of revenue and cost of revenue in its Consolidated Statements of Operations to combine the financial statement line items (“FSLIs”) labeled “Software related services”, “Client engineering services” and “Other” into one FSLI labeled “Engineering services and other”. The change in presentation has been applied retrospectively and does not affect the software revenue, total revenue, software cost of revenue or total cost of revenue amounts previously reported or have any effect on segment reporting.

Financial Results

The following table provides a reconciliation of Non-GAAP net income and Non-GAAP net income per share – diluted, to net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share – diluted, the most comparable GAAP financial measures:

  (Unaudited)  
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
(in thousands, except per share amounts)2024  2023  2024  2023  
Net income (loss)$1,779  $(4,362) $13,179  $(28,601) 
Stock-based compensation expense 17,356   20,526   50,710   66,423  
Amortization of intangible assets 9,246   7,704   24,313   23,143  
Non-cash interest expense 310   469   1,204   1,399  
Impact of non-GAAP tax rate (1) (3,721)  (10,997)  (14,564)  (8,897) 
Special adjustments and other (2) (3,756)  (658)  (2,622)  4,212  
 Non-GAAP net income$21,214  $12,682  $72,220  $57,679  
                  
Net income (loss) per share, diluted$0.02  $(0.05) $0.15  $(0.36) 
Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted$0.24  $0.15  $0.82  $0.68  
                  
GAAP diluted shares outstanding 88,425   80,431   87,854   80,204  
Non-GAAP diluted shares outstanding 88,425   85,347   87,854   84,857  
                  
(1)For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company used a non-GAAP effective tax rate of 25%. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company used a non-GAAP effective tax rate of 26%. 
(2)The three months ended September 30, 2024, includes $3.8 million of currency gains on acquisition-related intercompany loans. The three months ended September 30, 2023, includes a $3.5 million gain from the mark-to-market adjustment of contingent consideration associated with the World Programming acquisition and $2.8 million of currency losses on acquisition-related intercompany loans. The nine months ended September 30, 2024, includes $2.8 million of currency gains on acquisition-related intercompany loans, and a $0.2 million loss from the mark-to-market adjustment of contingent consideration associated with the World Programming acquisition. The nine months ended September 30, 2023, includes a $4.5 million loss from the mark-to-market adjustment of contingent consideration associated with the World Programming acquisition and $0.3 million of currency gains on acquisition-related intercompany loans. 
   

The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), the most comparable GAAP financial measure:

  (Unaudited)  
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
(in thousands)2024  2023  2024  2023  
Net income (loss)$1,779  $(4,362) $13,179  $(28,601) 
Income tax (benefit) expense 3,350   (6,541)  9,509   11,369  
Stock-based compensation expense 17,356   20,526   50,710   66,423  
Interest expense 1,317   1,529   4,497   4,583  
Depreciation and amortization 11,563   9,783   31,120   29,271  
Special adjustments, interest income and other (1) (9,660)  (5,481)  (20,144)  (7,480) 
 Adjusted EBITDA$25,705  $15,454  $88,871  $75,565  
   
(1)The three months ended September 30, 2024, includes $5.9 million of interest income and $3.8 million of currency gains on acquisition-related intercompany loans. The three months ended September 30, 2023, includes $4.8 million of interest income, a $3.5 million gain from the mark-to-market adjustment of contingent consideration associated with the World Programming acquisition, and $2.8 million currency losses on acquisition-related intercompany loans. The nine months ended September 30, 2024, includes $17.5 million of interest income, $2.8 million of currency gains on acquisition-related intercompany loans, and a $0.2 million loss from the mark-to-market adjustment of contingent consideration associated with the World Programming acquisition. The nine months ended September 30, 2023, includes $11.7 million of interest income, a $4.5 million loss from the mark-to-market adjustment of contingent consideration associated with the World Programming acquisition, and $0.3 million currency gains on acquisition-related intercompany loans. 
   

The following table provides a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to net cash provided by operating activities, the most comparable GAAP financial measure:

 (Unaudited)  
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
(in thousands)2024  2023  2024  2023  
Net cash provided by operating activities$14,547  $16,427  $116,554  $105,656  
Capital expenditures (4,735)  (1,698)  (9,739)  (7,882) 
Free cash flow$9,812  $14,729  $106,815  $97,774  
  

The following table provides a reconciliation of Non-GAAP gross profit to gross profit, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, and a comparison of Non-GAAP gross margin (Non-GAAP gross profit as a percentage of total revenue) to gross margin (gross profit as a percentage of total revenue), the most comparable GAAP financial measure:

 (Unaudited)  
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
(in thousands)2024  2023  2024  2023  
Gross profit$121,435  $104,917  $381,733  $348,580  
Stock-based compensation expense 2,131   2,468   6,230   7,792  
Non-GAAP gross profit$123,566  $107,385  $387,963  $356,372  
                 
Gross profit margin 80.2%  78.3%  80.7%  79.0% 
Non-GAAP gross margin 81.6%  80.1%  82.0%  80.8% 
  

The following table provides a reconciliation of Non-GAAP operating expense to Total operating expense, the most comparable GAAP financial measure:

 (Unaudited)  
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
(in thousands)2024  2023  2024  2023  
Total operating expense$125,747  $116,181  $375,013  $370,927  
Stock-based compensation expense (15,225)  (18,058)  (44,480)  (58,631) 
Amortization (9,246)  (7,704)  (24,313)  (23,143) 
Loss on mark-to-market adjustment of
     contingent consideration
    3,493   (189)  (4,494) 
Non-GAAP operating expense$101,276  $93,912  $306,031  $284,659  
  

The following table provides the calculation of non-GAAP diluted common shares and non-GAAP net income per share, diluted:

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
  2024  2023  2024  2023  
Numerator:                
 Non-GAAP net income$21,214  $12,682  $72,220  $57,679  
 Interest expense related to convertible notes, net of tax (1)            
 Numerator for non-GAAP diluted income per share$21,214  $12,682  $72,220  $57,679  
Denominator:                
 Weighted average shares outstanding, basic 84,835   80,431   83,680   80,204  
 Effect of dilutive shares 3,590   4,916   4,174   4,653  
 Non-GAAP diluted shares outstanding 88,425   85,347   87,854   84,857  
Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted$0.24  $0.15  $0.82  $0.68  
                  
(1)Interest expense related to the convertible notes has been excluded from the numerator for non-GAAP diluted earnings per share because its effect would have been anti-dilutive.                
  

The following table provides a reconciliation of Billings to revenue, the most comparable GAAP financial measure:

 (Unaudited)  
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
(in thousands)2024  2023  2024  2023  
Revenue$151,450  $134,003  $473,157  $441,198  
Ending deferred revenue 140,835   138,933   140,835   138,933  
Beginning deferred revenue (152,184)  (148,547)  (163,703)  (144,460) 
Deferred revenue acquired (253)     (1,825)    
Billings$139,848  $124,389  $448,464  $435,671  
  

The following table provides Software revenue, Total revenue, Billings and Adjusted EBITDA on a constant currency basis:

 (Unaudited)  
 Three Months Ended
September 30, 2024
  Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023
  Increase/
(Decrease) %
  
(in thousands)As reported  Currency
changes
  As adjusted for
constant
currency
  As reported  As reported  As adjusted for
constant
currency
  
Software revenue$138.7  $(0.3) $138.4  $119.1   16.5%  16.2% 
Total revenue$151.5  $(0.4) $151.1  $134.0   13.0%  12.8% 
Billings$139.8  $(0.1) $139.7  $124.4   12.4%  12.3% 
Adjusted EBITDA$25.7  $(0.1) $25.6  $15.5   66.3%  65.5% 
  
 
 Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024
  Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
  Increase/
(Decrease) %
  
(in thousands)As reported  Currency
changes
  As adjusted for
constant
currency
  As reported  As reported  As adjusted for
constant
currency
  
Software revenue$432.5  $4.4  $436.9  $394.0   9.8%  10.9% 
Total revenue$473.2  $4.6  $477.8  $441.2   7.2%  8.3% 
Billings$448.5  $4.5  $453.0  $435.7   2.9%  4.0% 
Adjusted EBITDA$88.9  $3.3  $92.2  $75.6   17.6%  22.0% 

FAQ

What was Altair's (ALTR) revenue growth in Q3 2024?

Altair's total revenue grew 13.0% to $151.5 million in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023.

How much did Altair's (ALTR) software revenue increase in Q3 2024?

Altair's software revenue increased 16.5% to $138.7 million in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023.

What was Altair's (ALTR) net income in Q3 2024?

Altair reported a net income of $1.8 million in Q3 2024, improving from a net loss of $4.4 million in Q3 2023.

What was Altair's (ALTR) Adjusted EBITDA margin in Q3 2024?

Altair's Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.0% in Q3 2024, up from 11.5% in Q3 2023.

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