Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results; Releases Third Quarter 2024 Guidance; Raises Full Year 2024 Adjusted EPS Guidance

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Consensus Cloud Solutions (NASDAQ: CCSI) reported Q2 2024 results with revenues of $87.5 million, down 5.7% year-over-year. Despite the revenue decline, the company saw improvements in profitability metrics. Net income increased 13.4% to $23.9 million, with a net income margin of 27.3%. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $49.1 million with a margin of 56.1%. The company's SoHo business decreased by 15.7%, while the Corporate business grew by 2.7%.

Consensus raised its full-year 2024 Adjusted EPS guidance and reaffirmed revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance. The company also made progress in debt reduction, repurchasing nearly $30 million in bonds during Q2 and reducing total debt by approximately $156 million since November 2023.

Positive

• Net income increased 13.4% to $23.9 million with a 27.3% margin
• Adjusted EBITDA rose to $49.1 million with a 56.1% margin
• Corporate business segment grew by 2.7%
• Raised full-year 2024 Adjusted EPS guidance
• Reduced debt by approximately $156 million since November 2023

Negative

• Quarterly revenues decreased by 5.7% to $87.5 million
• SoHo business segment declined by 15.7%

Insights

Financial Analyst

Consensus Cloud Solutions' Q2 2024 results show a mixed picture. While revenues declined by 5.7% to $87.5 million, net income increased by 13.4% to $23.9 million. The company's focus on cost-saving measures has paid off, with an impressive Adjusted EBITDA margin of 56.1%, up 4.7 percentage points year-over-year. The debt reduction of $156 million since November 2023 is a positive step towards improving the company's financial health.

The raised full-year 2024 Adjusted EPS guidance suggests management's confidence in future performance. However, investors should note the continued decline in the SoHo business segment, which fell by 15.7%. The Corporate segment's growth of 2.7% partially offset this decline but may not be sufficient to drive significant top-line growth in the near term.

Market Research Analyst

The Q2 results reveal interesting market dynamics for Consensus Cloud Solutions. The contrasting performance of the SoHo and Corporate segments highlights shifting trends in cloud solutions adoption. The significant decline in SoHo business (-15.7%) suggests potential market saturation or increased competition in this segment. Conversely, the growth in Corporate business (+2.7%) indicates ongoing digital transformation efforts in larger organizations.

Investors should monitor the company's ability to pivot towards the Corporate segment to offset SoHo declines. The improved profitability metrics, despite revenue decline, demonstrate effective cost management but may raise questions about long-term growth strategies. The company's focus on debt reduction and share repurchases suggests a defensive posture, which could impact its ability to invest in new growth initiatives or acquisitions.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCSI) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2024.

“I am pleased with our Q2 performance. Corporate and SoHo revenues were ahead of expectations, which combined with a full quarter benefit of our cost saving measures, produced a net income margin of 27.3% and a strong Adjusted EBITDA margin of 56.1%. Our cash flows from operations and Free cash flow were $24 million and $16 million, respectively, in a seasonally light quarter due to the interest payments on our debt. Additionally, we were able to repurchase nearly $30 million principal amount of our bonds in the quarter. Since November of 2023, we have reduced our debt by approximately $156 million, making progress toward our leverage goal,” said Scott Turicchi, CEO of Consensus.

SECOND QUARTER UNAUDITED 2024 HIGHLIGHTS

Q2 2024 quarterly revenues decreased by $5.3 million or 5.7% to $87.5 million compared to $92.8 million for Q2 2023. This decline was primarily due to an anticipated decrease of $6.7 million or 15.7% in our Small office home office (“SoHo”) business, partially offset by an increase of $1.4 million or 2.7% in our Corporate business.

Net income ⁽¹⁾ increased to $23.9 million in Q2 2024 compared to $21.1 million for Q2 2023. The increase was primarily due to a gain of $1.7 million on the extinguishment of debt and an increase of $1.0 million in income from operations. Q2 2024 net income margin ⁽¹⁾ was 27.3% compared to 22.7% for Q2 2023.

Earnings per diluted share ⁽¹⁾ increased to $1.24 or 15.9% in Q2 2024 compared to $1.07 for Q2 2023. The increase was due to the items discussed above and a lower share count as a result of share repurchases.

Adjusted EBITDA ⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾ for Q2 2024 of $49.1 million increased compared to Q2 2023 of $47.7 million primarily driven by the increase in income from operations. Q2 2024 Adjusted EBITDA margin ⁽³⁾ of 56.1% was an increase of approximately 5 percentage points over Q2 2023.

Adjusted net income ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ in Q2 2024 increased to $28.1 million from $26.7 million in Q2 2023 due to the items discussed above, excluding the gain on the extinguishment of debt.

Adjusted earnings per diluted share ^(1)(2)(3) for the quarter increased to $1.45 or 6.6% compared to $1.36 for Q2 2023 primarily due to the items discussed above and a lower share count as a result of share repurchases.

Key financial results from operations for Q2 2024 versus Q2 2023 are set forth in the following table. Reconciliations of GAAP measures to comparable non-GAAP financial measures accompany this press release.

(Unaudited, in thousands except per share amounts and percentages)								Favorable / (Unfavorable)
	Q2 2024				Q2 2023			Change
Revenues	$	87,500			$	92,792		(5.7)%
Net income (1)	$	23,874			$	21,058		13.4%
Net income margin (1)		27.3	%			22.7	%	4.6 pts
Earnings per diluted share (1)	$	1.24			$	1.07		15.9%
Adjusted net income (1)(2)	$	28,054			$	26,732		4.9%
Adjusted earnings per diluted share (1)(2)(3)	$	1.45			$	1.36		6.6%
Adjusted EBITDA (3)(4)	$	49,072			$	47,670		2.9%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (3)		56.1	%			51.4	%	4.7 pts
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	24,365			$	14,121		72.5%
Free cash flow (5)	$	15,809			$	3,994		295.8%

Notes:

(1)		The effective tax rates were approximately 26.5% for Q2 2024 and 22.7% for Q2 2023. The non-GAAP effective tax rates were approximately 21.3% for Q2 2024 and 18.5% for Q2 2023. The calculation for net income margin is net income divided by revenues.
(2)		Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per diluted share exclude certain non-GAAP items, as defined in the accompanying Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures. Such exclusions totaled $0.21 and $0.29 per diluted share, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per diluted share are not meant as a substitute for measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, but are presented solely for informational purposes.
(3)		Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest expense; interest income; other income (expense), net; income tax expense; depreciation and amortization; and other items used to reconcile net income per diluted share to Adjusted earnings per diluted share, as presented in the Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures. Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenues. Adjusted EBITDA amounts and Adjusted EBITDA margin are not meant as a substitute for measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, but are presented solely for informational purposes. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin is net income and net income margin.
(4)		See Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation for the components of Adjusted EBITDA.
(5)		Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property and equipment. Free cash flow amounts are not meant as a substitute for measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, but are solely for informational purposes.

CAPITAL ALLOCATION STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Consensus ended the quarter with $49.2 million in cash and cash equivalents after the cash outlays detailed below.

The following table consists of our material capital allocation strategic initiatives (in thousands):

Capital Allocation:	Q2 2024				Cumulative Total				Remaining Under the Plan
Debt repurchase program (6)	$	29,670			$	155,697			$	144,303
Common stock repurchase program (7)	$	—			$	31,790			$	68,210
	Q2 2024				Q2 2023				Change
Purchases of property and equipment	$	(8,556	)		$	(10,127	)			(15.5)%

Notes:

(6)		On November 9, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a debt repurchase program, pursuant to which Consensus may reduce, through redemptions, open market purchases, tender offers, privately negotiated purchases or other retirements, a combination of the outstanding principal balance of the 2026 Senior Notes and 2028 Senior Notes. The authorization permits an aggregate principal amount reduction of up to $300 million and expires on November 9, 2026.
(7)		On March 1, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share buyback program. Under this program, the Company may purchase in the public market or in off-market transactions up to $100.0 million worth of the Company’s common stock through February 2025.

REAFFIRMS REVENUE AND ADJUSTED EBITDA AND RAISES ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE 2024 GUIDANCE ⁽ⁱ⁾

The following table presents ranges for the Company’s 2024 full year guidance (in millions, except per share amounts):

	Low			Midpoint			High
Revenues	$	338		$	345		$	353
Adjusted EBITDA	$	182		$	188		$	194
Adjusted earnings per diluted share (ii)	$	5.45		$	5.50		$	5.55

Q3 2024 GUIDANCE ⁽ⁱ⁾

The following table presents ranges for the Company’s Q3 2024 guidance (in millions, except per share amounts):

	Low			Midpoint			High
Revenues	$	83.5		$	85.5		$	87.5
Adjusted EBITDA	$	44.5		$	46.0		$	47.5
Adjusted earnings per diluted share (ii)	$	1.25		$	1.30		$	1.35

Notes:

(i)		Annual and quarterly guidance is provided on a non-GAAP basis, except revenues, only because certain information necessary to calculate the most comparable GAAP measures is unavailable due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the future financial statement impact of certain items. Therefore, as a result of the uncertainty and variability of the nature and amount of future adjustments, which could be significant, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of these measures without unreasonable effort.
(ii)		Annual and quarterly guidance for Adjusted earnings per diluted share excludes share-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangibles and certain gains or costs related to non-routine and other matters that are nonrecurring, in each case net of tax. The non-GAAP effective tax rate for Q3 2024 is expected to be between 20.5% and 22.5%.

About Consensus Cloud Solutions

Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCSI) is a global leader in digital cloud fax technology. With over 25 years of success with eFax® at its core, the Company has evolved to be a trusted provider of interoperability solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence and secure data exchange to transform digital information, automate critical workflows, and maximize operational efficiencies. Consensus maintains industry-leading compliance standards, making it a preferred partner for heavily regulated industries including healthcare, the public sector, financial services, insurance, real estate, and manufacturing. For more information about Consensus, visit consensus.com.

“Safe Harbor” Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These factors and uncertainties include, among other items: the Company’s ability to grow fax revenues, profitability and cash flows; the Company’s ability to identify, close and successfully transition acquisitions; subscriber growth and retention; variability of the Company’s revenue based on changing conditions in particular industries and the economy generally; protection of the Company’s proprietary technology or infringement by the Company of intellectual property of others; the risk of adverse changes in the U.S. or international regulatory environments, including but not limited to the imposition or increase of taxes or regulatory-related fees; general economic and political conditions, including political tensions and war (such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East); and the numerous other factors set forth in Consensus’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting Consensus, refer to the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Consensus on February 28, 2024, and the other reports filed by Consensus from time-to-time with the SEC, each of which is available at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements provided in this press release are subject to change. Although management’s expectations may change after the date of this press release, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update these statements.

About non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, we use the following non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted net income, Adjusted earnings per diluted share, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Free cash flow. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

We use these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision-making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Our management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain expenses and expenditures that may not be indicative of our recurring core business operating results. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparisons to our historical performance and liquidity. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors both because (1) they allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision-making and (2) they are used by our institutional investors and the analyst community to help them analyze the health of our business.

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the appropriate GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation tables included within the attached Exhibit to this Release.

CONSENSUS CLOUD SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
	June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	49,201			$	88,715
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $5,604 and $6,271, respectively		26,126				26,342
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		8,631				10,191
Total current assets		83,958				125,248
Property and equipment, net		91,937				81,196
Operating lease right-of-use assets		6,018				6,766
Intangibles, net		43,065				44,990
Goodwill		346,740				348,822
Deferred income taxes		32,127				34,869
Other assets		4,612				5,364
TOTAL ASSETS	$	608,457			$	647,255
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	34,806			$	36,506
Income taxes payable, current		4,407				2,224
Deferred revenue, current		22,632				22,041
Operating lease liabilities, current		1,969				2,038
Current portion of long-term debt		16,599				8,575
Total current liabilities		80,413				71,384
Long-term debt, net of current portion		626,204				725,405
Deferred revenue, noncurrent		2,094				2,270
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent		12,217				13,212
Liability for uncertain tax positions		11,179				9,740
Deferred income taxes		535				1,098
Other long-term liabilities		255				268
TOTAL LIABILITIES		732,897				823,377
Commitments and contingencies
Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 120,000,000; total issued is 20,368,194 and 20,273,686 shares and total outstanding is 19,296,570 and 19,245,024 shares as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively		204				203
Treasury stock, at cost (1,071,624 and 1,028,662 shares as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)		(31,990	)			(31,282	)
Additional paid-in capital		51,043				41,247
Accumulated deficit		(122,869	)			(173,113	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(20,828	)			(13,177	)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT		(124,440	)			(176,122	)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT	$	608,457			$	647,255

CONSENSUS CLOUD SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenues	$	87,500			$	92,792			$	175,646			$	184,246
Cost of revenues (1)		17,122				17,246				34,170				34,754
Gross profit		70,378				75,546				141,476				149,492
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing (1)		11,718				17,507				24,276				34,400
Research, development and engineering (1)		1,643				1,765				3,548				3,669
General and administrative (1)		17,136				17,432				36,104				38,584
Total operating expenses		30,497				36,704				63,928				76,653
Income from operations		39,881				38,842				77,548				72,839
Interest expense		(8,657	)			(12,817	)			(14,856	)			(25,383	)
Interest income		593				661				1,516				665
Other income (expense), net		663				568				4,565				(280	)
Income before income taxes		32,480				27,254				68,773				47,841
Income tax expense		8,606				6,196				18,529				11,325
Net income	$	23,874			$	21,058			$	50,244			$	36,516
Net income per common share:
Basic	$	1.24			$	1.07			$	2.61			$	1.85
Diluted	$	1.24			$	1.07			$	2.61			$	1.85
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		19,249,116				19,654,922				19,234,728				19,750,570
Diluted		19,287,479				19,662,201				19,260,608				19,772,898
(1) Includes share-based compensation expense as follows:
Cost of revenues	$	481			$	334			$	984			$	630
Sales and marketing		585				387				1,264				759
Research, development and engineering		70				52				165				92
General and administrative		2,602				3,890				5,775				8,322
Total	$	3,738			$	4,663			$	8,188			$	9,803

CONSENSUS CLOUD SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
	Six Months Ended June 30,
		2024				2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	50,244			$	36,516
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		9,930				8,689
Amortization of financing costs and discounts		937				1,004
Non-cash operating lease costs		741				874
Share-based compensation		8,188				9,803
Provision for doubtful accounts		2,196				3,080
Deferred income taxes, net		1,233				2,036
Gain on extinguishment of debt		(6,555	)			—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in:
Accounts receivable		(2,057	)			(5,852	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,536				1,237
Other assets		753				780
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(1,329	)			(5,829	)
Income taxes payable		2,345				651
Deferred revenue		598				(1,173	)
Operating lease liabilities		(1,133	)			(1,121	)
Liability for uncertain tax positions		1,439				1,428
Other liabilities		(12	)			(31	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		69,054				52,092
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(17,479	)			(18,675	)
Purchase of investments		—				(4,000	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(17,479	)			(22,675	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan		747				871
Repurchase of common stock		(708	)			(11,244	)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement		(615	)			(1,175	)
Repurchase of debt		(85,525	)			—
Net cash used in financing activities		(86,101	)			(11,548	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(4,988	)			(56	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(39,514	)			17,813
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		88,715				94,164
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	49,201			$	111,977

CONSENSUS CLOUD SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of net income to Adjusted net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

	Three Months Ended June 30,
		2024			Per Diluted Share				2023 *				Per Diluted Share *
Net income	$	23,874			$	1.24			$	21,058			$	1.07
Plus:
Share-based compensation (1)		3,738				0.19				4,663				0.24
Amortization (2)		845				0.04				987				0.05
Intra-entity transfers (3)		924				0.05				1,186				0.06
Debt extinguishment gain (4)		(1,691	)			(0.09	)			—				—
Other (5)		290				0.02				(99	)			(0.01	)
Income tax adjustments		74				—				(1,063	)			(0.05	)
Adjusted net income	$	28,054			$	1.45			$	26,732			$	1.36

* The prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported Adjusted net income or Adjusted earnings per diluted share.

Adjusted net income as calculated above represents net income and the items used to reconcile GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures, including (1) share-based compensation; (2) amortization; (3) intra-entity transfers; (4) debt extinguishment gain; (5) other benefits or costs related to non-routine and other matters; and (6) income tax adjustments. Adjusted net income and weighted average diluted shares are then used to calculate Adjusted earnings per diluted share. The Company discloses these measures as a supplemental non-GAAP financial performance measure, as it believes it is a useful metric by which to compare the performance of its business from period to period. The Company also understands that measures are broadly used by analysts, rating agencies and investors in assessing our performance. Accordingly, the Company believes that the presentation of these measures provides useful information to investors.

Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per diluted share are not calculated in accordance with, or presented as an alternative to, net income or earnings per diluted share, and may be different from similarly or identically named non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, these measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. These non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted net income, Adjusted earnings per diluted share, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Free cash flow (collectively the “non-GAAP financial measures”). The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes that they provide useful information about core operating results, enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making.

The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures are adjusted for the following items:

(1) Share-based compensation. The Company excludes share-based compensation because it is non-cash in nature and because the Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provides meaningful supplemental information regarding the operational performance of the business. In addition, excluding this item from the non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peers, many of which similarly exclude this item.

(2) Amortization. The Company excludes amortization of patents and acquired intangible assets because it is non-cash in nature and because the Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provides meaningful supplemental information regarding the operational performance of the business. In addition, excluding this item from the non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peers, many of which similarly exclude this item.

(3) Intra-entity transfers. The Company excludes certain effects of intra-entity transfers to the extent the related tax asset or liability in the financial statement is not recovered or settled, respectively during the year. During December 2019, the Company entered into an intra-entity asset transfer that resulted in the recording of a tax benefit and related tax asset representing tax deductible amounts to be realized in future years which is expected to be recovered over a period of up to 20 years. The Company believes that excluding the cumulative future unrealized benefit of the assets transferred in 2019 and amortization of the tax asset in the subsequent years in the non-GAAP financial measures, thereby presenting the tax benefit in the non-GAAP measures in the year of realization, provides meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance and facilitates comparisons to historical operating results.

(4) Debt extinguishment gain. The Company excludes certain gains associated with the retirement of our debt. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provides meaningful supplemental information regarding the operational performance of the business. In addition, excluding this item from the non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peers, many of which similarly exclude this item.

(5) Other. The Company excludes certain benefits or costs related to non-routine and other matters. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provides meaningful supplemental information regarding the operational performance of the business. In addition, excluding this item from the non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results.

CONSENSUS CLOUD SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

	Three Months Ended June 30,
		2024			2023 *
Net income	$	23,874			$	21,058
Plus:
Interest expense		8,657				12,817
Interest income		(593	)			(661	)
Other income (expense), net		(663	)			(568	)
Income tax expense		8,606				6,196
Depreciation and amortization		5,163				4,344
EBITDA:
Plus:
Share-based compensation		3,738				4,663
Other		290				(179	)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	49,072			$	47,670

* The prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on Adjusted EBITDA.

Adjusted EBITDA as calculated above represents earnings before interest expense, interest income, other income (expense), net, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization and the items used to reconcile GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures, including (1) share-based compensation; and (2) other benefits or costs related to non-routine and other matters. The Company discloses Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental non-GAAP financial performance measure, as it believes it is a useful metric by which to compare the performance of its business from period to period. The Company also understands that measures similar to Adjusted EBITDA are broadly used by analysts, rating agencies and investors in assessing our performance. Accordingly, the Company believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors.

Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated in accordance with, or presented as an alternative to, net income, and may be different from similarly or identically named non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. This Adjusted non-GAAP measure has limitations in that it does not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP.

CONSENSUS CLOUD SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW RECONCILIATION
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	24,365			$	14,121			$	69,054			$	52,092
Less: Purchases of property and equipment		(8,556	)			(10,127	)			(17,479	)			(18,675	)
Free cash flow	$	15,809			$	3,994			$	51,575			$	33,417

The term Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property and equipment. The Company discloses Free cash flow as a supplemental non-GAAP financial performance measure, as it believes it is a useful metric by which to compare the performance of its business from period to period. The Company also understands that this non-GAAP measure is broadly used by analysts, rating agencies and investors in assessing the Company’s performance. Accordingly, the Company believes that the presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information to investors.

Free cash flow is not calculated in accordance with, or presented as an alternative to, net cash provided by operating activities, and may be different from non-GAAP measures with similar or even identical names used by other companies. In addition, free cash flow is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. This non-GAAP measure has limitations in that it does not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP.

Key Performance Metrics (Unaudited)

The following table sets forth certain key performance metrics for Consensus for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands, except for percentages and Average Revenue per Customer Account):

	Three Months Ended June 30,
		2024				2023
Corporate revenue	$	51,720			$	50,361
Corporate customer accounts (1)		56				54
Corporate Average Revenue per Customer Account (“ARPA”) (2)	$	310.18			$	316.55
Corporate paid adds (3)		4				3
Corporate monthly account churn (4)		2.29	%			1.26	%
SoHo revenue	$	35,779			$	42,429
SoHo customer accounts (1)		786				889
SoHo ARPA (2)	$	14.97			$	15.69
SoHo paid adds (3)		61				74
SoHo monthly account churn (4)		3.40	%			3.57	%

(1)		Consensus customers are defined as paying Corporate and SoHo customer accounts.
(2)		Represents a monthly ARPA for the quarter and is calculated as follows: Monthly ARPA on a quarterly basis is calculated using our standard convention of dividing revenue for the quarter by the average of the quarter’s beginning and ending customer base and dividing that amount by 3 months. Consensus believes ARPA provides investors an understanding of the average monthly revenues we recognize per account associated within Consensus’ customer base. As ARPA varies based on fixed subscription fee and variable usage components, Consensus believes it can serve as a measure by which investors can evaluate trends in the types of services, levels of services and the usage levels of those services across Consensus’ customers.
(3)		Paid Adds represents paying new Consensus customer accounts added during the periods presented.
(4)		Monthly churn is defined as a Consensus paying customer accounts that cancelled services during the period divided by the average number customers over the period. This measure is calculated monthly and expressed as an average over the applicable period.

 

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Laura Hinson

Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.

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Source: Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.

FAQ

What were Consensus Cloud Solutions' (CCSI) Q2 2024 revenue and net income?

Consensus Cloud Solutions reported Q2 2024 revenues of $87.5 million, down 5.7% year-over-year, and net income of $23.9 million, up 13.4% compared to Q2 2023.

How did Consensus Cloud Solutions' (CCSI) business segments perform in Q2 2024?

In Q2 2024, Consensus Cloud Solutions' Corporate business grew by 2.7%, while the Small office home office (SoHo) business decreased by 15.7%.

What is Consensus Cloud Solutions' (CCSI) updated guidance for full-year 2024?

Consensus Cloud Solutions raised its full-year 2024 Adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $5.45 to $5.55, while reaffirming its revenue guidance of $338 million to $353 million and Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $182 million to $194 million.

How much debt has Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI) reduced recently?

Consensus Cloud Solutions reported reducing its debt by approximately $156 million since November 2023, including nearly $30 million in bond repurchases during Q2 2024.