Commvault Announces Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Financial Results
- Double-digit ARR and revenue growth
- Introduction of new Commvault Cloud platform to address cyber threats
- Subscription revenue up 31% year over year
- Provided guidance for fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2024
- None.
Insights
The reported financial performance of Commvault demonstrates a notable uptrend in both top-line revenue and recurring revenue streams. The 11% year-over-year growth in total revenues and a significant 31% increase in subscription revenue indicate a successful transition towards a subscription-based model, which is a common strategy in the software industry to stabilize revenue streams. The 17% growth in Total Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and 29% in Subscription ARR reflect an expanding customer base and increased adoption of Commvault's services.
Impressively, the company has managed to maintain healthy margins with a Non-GAAP operating margin of 21.5%, which is indicative of effective cost management. Moreover, the robust free cash flow generation of $42.6 million signals strong financial health and operational efficiency. These metrics are particularly important for investors as they suggest the company's potential for sustainable growth and profitability.
The share repurchase activity, amounting to $51.3 million, also sends a positive signal to the market, reflecting management's confidence in the intrinsic value of the company. Share repurchases can often lead to an appreciation in stock price due to the reduced number of shares outstanding, which increases earnings per share (EPS). However, it is important to consider the opportunity cost of such buybacks and whether the capital could have been deployed more effectively for long-term growth initiatives.
Commvault's strategic focus on its Commvault Cloud platform to address the increasing threat of cyberattacks is well-timed, given the growing market demand for robust data protection solutions. Cybersecurity is a high-priority investment area for enterprises and Commvault's positioning in this space can be a significant driver for future revenue growth, especially as businesses continue to prioritize digital resilience.
Looking at the broader market, the company's performance and guidance suggest that it is outpacing average industry growth rates. This is particularly noteworthy in the context of a competitive landscape where cloud and data management solutions are in high demand. Commvault's growth trajectory and financial outlook could attract investor interest, as the company appears to be leveraging industry trends effectively to capture market share.
The guidance for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year illustrates confidence in the company's continued growth, with a steady increase in subscription revenue and ARR. The projected growth in Non-GAAP operating margin and free cash flow reinforces the company's expectations for improved profitability and cash generation, which are critical metrics for assessing a company's future investment potential.
From a cybersecurity perspective, the introduction of the new Commvault Cloud platform is a strategic move that aligns with the current market needs. Enterprises are facing an unprecedented number of cyber threats and data protection has become a non-negotiable aspect of operational security. Commvault's focus on providing groundbreaking strategies for resilience through its platform is likely to resonate with businesses seeking comprehensive solutions to safeguard their data assets.
The company's emphasis on innovation in the cloud space is essential, as the cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving with new types of attacks and vulnerabilities. By offering advanced cloud-based data protection services, Commvault is positioning itself as a leader in a niche that is critical for enterprise security. This focus not only has the potential to drive customer retention but also to attract new clients looking for cutting-edge solutions to complex security challenges.
As cyber threats continue to grow in sophistication, Commvault's investment in cloud-based data protection could also lead to the development of new intellectual property and patents, further solidifying its competitive edge in the market. The impact on the business is twofold: it strengthens the company's product portfolio and potentially creates additional revenue streams through licensing or new service offerings.
"This was one of the strongest quarters in our history with double digit ARR and revenue growth, and robust free cash flow generation," said Sanjay Mirchandani, President and CEO. "As enterprises face non-stop cyberattacks and threats, the introduction of our new Commvault Cloud platform gives our customers groundbreaking strategies to stay resilient and also positions us for accelerated growth in fiscal year 2025."
Notes are contained on the last page of this Press Release
Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Highlights -
- Total revenues were
, up$216.8 million 11% year over year - Total ARR1 grew to
, up$752 million 17% year over year - Subscription revenue was
, up$114.2 million 31% year over year - Subscription ARR1 grew to
, up$571 million 29% year over year - Income from operations (EBIT) was
, an operating margin of$21.1 million 9.7% - Non-GAAP EBIT2 was
, an operating margin of$46.7 million 21.5% - Operating cash flow was
, with free cash flow2 of$44.4 million $42.6 million - Third quarter share repurchases were
, or approximately 711,000 shares of common stock$51.3 million
Financial Outlook for Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2024 -
We are providing the following guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024:
- Total revenues are expected to be between
and$210 million $214 million - Subscription revenue is expected to be between
and$111 million $115 million - Non-GAAP operating margin2 is expected to be between
20% to21%
We are providing the following updated guidance for the full fiscal year 2024:
- Total revenues are expected to be between
and$826 million $830 million - Total ARR1 is expected to grow
15% year over year - Subscription revenue is expected to be between
and$420 million $424 million - Subscription ARR1 is expected to grow
25% year over year - Non-GAAP operating margin2 is expected to grow between 50 to 100 basis points year over year
- Free cash flow2 is expected to be approximately
$170 million
The above statements are based on the incorporation of actual third quarter results and current targets. These statements are forward looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions discussed in detail below. We do not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.
Conference Call Information
Commvault will host a conference call today, January 30, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss quarterly results. The live webcast and call dial-in numbers can be accessed by registering under the "Events" section of Commvault's website. An archived webcast of this conference call will also be available following the call.
About Commvault
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience, helping more than 100,000 organizations to uncover, take action, and rapidly recover from cyberattacks—keeping data safe and businesses resilient and moving forward. Today, Commvault offers the only cyber resilience platform that combines the best data security and rapid recovery at enterprise scale across any workload, anywhere with advanced AI-driven automation—at the lowest TCO.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding financial projections, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as competitive factors, difficulties and delays inherent in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of software products and related services, general economic conditions, outcome of litigation and others. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties affecting Commvault's business, see "Item IA. Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Statements regarding Commvault's beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. Commvault does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
Revenue Overview
($ in thousands)
Q3'23 | Q4'23 | Q1'24 | Q2'24 | Q3'24 | |||||
Revenue Summary: | |||||||||
Subscription | $ 87,380 | $ 94,537 | $ 97,290 | $ 97,757 | $ 114,247 | ||||
Perpetual license | 19,728 | 17,561 | 13,155 | 14,388 | 14,874 | ||||
Customer support | 77,665 | 77,335 | 76,915 | 77,019 | 76,812 | ||||
Other services | 10,301 | 14,045 | 10,790 | 11,833 | 10,875 | ||||
Total revenues | $ 195,074 | $ 203,478 | $ 198,150 | $ 200,997 | $ 216,808 | ||||
Q3'23 | Q4'23 | Q1'24 | Q2'24 | Q3'24 | |||||
Y/Y Growth: | |||||||||
Subscription | 13 % | 9 % | 11 % | 25 % | 31 % | ||||
Perpetual license | (30) % | (25) % | (26) % | (27) % | (25) % | ||||
Customer support | (10) % | (9) % | (5) % | (1) % | (1) % | ||||
Other services | (8) % | 28 % | (4) % | (1) % | 6 % | ||||
Total revenues | (4) % | (1) % | — % | 7 % | 11 % |
Constant Currency
($ in thousands)
The constant currency impact is calculated using the average foreign exchange rates from the prior year period and applying these rates to foreign-denominated revenues in the current corresponding period. Commvault analyzes revenue growth on a constant currency basis in order to provide a comparable framework for assessing how the business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations. The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, the measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Subscription | Perpetual | Customer | Other | Total | |||||
Q3'23 Revenue As Reported (GAAP) | $ 87,380 | $ 19,728 | $ 77,665 | $ 10,301 | $ 195,074 | ||||
Q3'24 Revenue As Reported (GAAP) | $ 114,247 | $ 14,874 | $ 76,812 | $ 10,875 | $ 216,808 | ||||
% Change Y/Y (GAAP) | 31 % | (25) % | (1) % | 6 % | 11 % | ||||
Constant Currency Impact | $ (1,061) | $ (221) | $ (1,068) | $ (87) | $ (2,437) | ||||
% Change Y/Y Constant Currency | 30 % | (26) % | (2) % | 5 % | 10 % |
Revenues by Geography
($ in thousands)
Our
Q3'23 | Q4'23 | Q1'24 | Q2'24 | Q3'24 | ||||||||||
Revenue | Y/Y | Revenue | Y/Y | Revenue | Y/Y | Revenue | Y/Y | Revenue | Y/Y | |||||
$ 108,107 | (9) % | $ 122,337 | (1) % | $ 122,124 | — % | $ 120,300 | 4 % | $ 125,052 | 16 % | |||||
International | 86,967 | 3 % | 81,141 | (1) % | 76,026 | 1 % | 80,697 | 12 % | 91,756 | 6 % | ||||
Total revenues | $ 195,074 | (4) % | $ 203,478 | (1) % | $ 198,150 | — % | $ 200,997 | 7 % | $ 216,808 | 11 % |
Total ARR and Subscription ARR1
($ in thousands)
Q3'23 | Q4'23 | Q1'24 | Q2'24 | Q3'24 | |||||
Total ARR1 | $ 640,731 | $ 668,411 | $ 686,028 | $ 711,462 | $ 752,480 | ||||
Subscription ARR1 | $ 442,684 | $ 477,085 | $ 499,580 | $ 529,590 | $ 571,125 |
Income from Operations (EBIT)
- Income from operations (EBIT) was
, an operating margin of$21.1 million 9.7% - Non-GAAP EBIT2 was
, an operating margin of$46.7 million 21.5%
GAAP and Non-GAAP Net Income2
- GAAP net income was
, or$17.1 million per diluted share$0.38 - Non-GAAP net income2 was
, or$35.0 million per diluted share$0.78
Cash Summary and Share Repurchases
- Cash flow from operations was
in the third quarter$44.4 million - As of December 31, 2023, ending cash and cash equivalents was approximately
$284.3 million - During the third quarter, Commvault repurchased
, or approximately 711,000 shares, of common stock at an average share price of approximately$51.3 million per share$72.13
Table I | |||||||
Commvault Systems, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Revenues: | |||||||
Subscription | $ 87,380 | $ 309,294 | $ 253,247 | ||||
Perpetual license | 14,874 | 19,728 | 42,417 | 57,357 | |||
Customer support | 76,812 | 77,665 | 230,746 | 236,978 | |||
Other services | 10,875 | 10,301 | 33,498 | 33,530 | |||
Total revenues | 216,808 | 195,074 | 615,955 | 581,112 | |||
Cost of revenues: | |||||||
Subscription | 15,914 | 11,682 | 42,920 | 31,560 | |||
Perpetual license | 798 | 638 | 1,852 | 1,920 | |||
Customer support | 15,091 | 14,611 | 44,946 | 45,067 | |||
Other services | 7,258 | 7,607 | 22,746 | 22,050 | |||
Total cost of revenues | 39,061 | 34,538 | 112,464 | 100,597 | |||
Gross margin | 177,747 | 160,536 | 503,491 | 480,515 | |||
Operating expenses: | |||||||
Sales and marketing | 91,697 | 87,343 | 260,536 | 253,561 | |||
Research and development | 34,392 | 32,505 | 97,084 | 109,671 | |||
General and administrative | 29,098 | 23,983 | 84,059 | 76,512 | |||
Restructuring | — | 9,228 | — | 11,360 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,509 | 2,459 | 4,647 | 7,631 | |||
Total operating expenses | 156,696 | 155,518 | 446,326 | 458,735 | |||
Income from operations | 21,051 | 5,018 | 57,165 | 21,780 | |||
Interest income | 1,381 | 364 | 3,530 | 916 | |||
Interest expense | (103) | (105) | (311) | (315) | |||
Other income (expense), net | (13) | 123 | 174 | (112) | |||
Income before income taxes | 22,316 | 5,400 | 60,558 | 22,269 | |||
Income tax expense | 5,176 | 5,710 | 17,772 | 14,550 | |||
Net income (loss) | $ 17,140 | $ (310) | $ 42,786 | $ 7,719 | |||
Net income (loss) per common share: | |||||||
Basic | $ 0.39 | $ (0.01) | $ 0.97 | $ 0.17 | |||
Diluted | $ 0.38 | $ (0.01) | $ 0.95 | $ 0.17 | |||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||
Basic | 43,862 | 44,712 | 43,956 | 44,738 | |||
Diluted | 44,799 | 44,712 | 45,020 | 45,810 |
Table II | ||||
Commvault Systems, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands) (Unaudited) | ||||
December 31, | March 31, | |||
2023 | 2023 | |||
ASSETS | ||||
Current assets: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 284,310 | $ 287,778 | ||
Trade accounts receivable, net | 223,710 | 210,441 | ||
Assets held for sale | 38,680 | 38,680 | ||
Other current assets | 19,834 | 14,015 | ||
Total current assets | 566,534 | 550,914 | ||
Property and equipment, net | 7,933 | 8,287 | ||
Operating lease assets | 11,693 | 11,784 | ||
Deferred commissions cost | 61,128 | 59,612 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 1,354 | 2,292 | ||
Goodwill | 127,780 | 127,780 | ||
Other assets | 27,652 | 21,905 | ||
Total assets | $ 804,074 | $ 782,574 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
Current liabilities: | ||||
Accounts payable | $ 214 | $ 108 | ||
Accrued liabilities | 101,913 | 97,888 | ||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 5,178 | 4,518 | ||
Deferred revenue | 325,500 | 307,562 | ||
Total current liabilities | 432,805 | 410,076 | ||
Deferred revenue, less current portion | 184,251 | 174,393 | ||
Deferred tax liabilities, net | 736 | 134 | ||
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 7,946 | 8,260 | ||
Other liabilities | 3,733 | 3,613 | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 174,603 | 186,098 | ||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 804,074 | $ 782,574 |
Table III | |||||||
Commvault Systems, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) (Unaudited) | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||
Net income (loss) | $ 17,140 | $ (310) | $ 42,786 | $ 7,719 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,538 | 2,801 | 4,734 | 8,656 | |||
Noncash stock-based compensation | 24,602 | 24,645 | 71,941 | 81,067 | |||
Noncash change in fair value of equity securities | 13 | (122) | (174) | 112 | |||
Amortization of deferred commissions cost | 6,795 | 5,777 | 19,544 | 16,533 | |||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||
Trade accounts receivable, net | (28,921) | (33,642) | (20,676) | (17,779) | |||
Operating lease assets and liabilities, net | 354 | 120 | 419 | (61) | |||
Other current assets and Other assets | 5,802 | 3,443 | 1,970 | 2,982 | |||
Deferred commissions cost | (7,980) | (9,646) | (20,541) | (22,663) | |||
Accounts payable | 76 | 262 | 108 | 49 | |||
Accrued liabilities | 4,815 | 11,501 | 852 | (17,103) | |||
Deferred revenue | 20,697 | 25,343 | 22,443 | 41,807 | |||
Other liabilities | (492) | 6 | 407 | 1,136 | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 44,439 | 30,178 | 123,813 | 102,455 | |||
Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (1,814) | (805) | (3,227) | (2,186) | |||
Purchase of equity securities | (490) | (168) | (1,062) | (1,961) | |||
Net cash used in investing activities | (2,304) | (973) | (4,289) | (4,147) | |||
Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||
Repurchase of common stock | (51,298) | (31,344) | (133,655) | (90,131) | |||
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans | 1,385 | 1,933 | 7,753 | 9,292 | |||
Payment of debt issuance costs | — | — | — | (63) | |||
Net cash used in financing activities | (49,913) | (29,411) | (125,902) | (80,902) | |||
Effects of exchange rate — changes in cash | 8,801 | 11,190 | 2,910 | (11,444) | |||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 1,023 | 10,984 | (3,468) | 5,962 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 283,287 | 262,485 | 287,778 | 267,507 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 284,310 | $ 273,469 |
Table IV | |||||||
Commvault Systems, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation: | |||||||
GAAP income from operations | $ 21,051 | $ 5,018 | $ 57,165 | $ 21,780 | |||
Noncash stock-based compensation3 | 24,602 | 23,626 | 71,941 | 78,761 | |||
FICA and payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation4 | 727 | 327 | 2,212 | 1,662 | |||
Restructuring5 | — | 9,228 | — | 11,360 | |||
Amortization of intangible assets6 | 312 | 312 | 938 | 938 | |||
Non-GAAP income from operations | $ 46,692 | $ 38,511 | |||||
GAAP net income (loss) | $ 17,140 | $ (310) | $ 42,786 | $ 7,719 | |||
Noncash stock-based compensation3 | 24,602 | 23,626 | 71,941 | 78,761 | |||
FICA and payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation4 | 727 | 327 | 2,212 | 1,662 | |||
Restructuring5 | — | 9,228 | — | 11,360 | |||
Amortization of intangible assets6 | 312 | 312 | 938 | 938 | |||
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes adjustment7 | (7,772) | (4,791) | (18,853) | (16,497) | |||
Non-GAAP net income | $ 35,009 | $ 28,392 | $ 99,024 | $ 83,943 | |||
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 44,799 | 45,681 | 45,020 | 45,810 | |||
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share | $ 0.78 | $ 0.62 | $ 2.20 | $ 1.83 | |||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Non-GAAP free cash flow reconciliation: | |||||||
GAAP cash provided by operating activities | $ 44,439 | $ 30,178 | |||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (1,814) | (805) | (3,227) | (2,186) | |||
Non-GAAP free cash flow | $ 42,625 | $ 29,373 |
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Commvault has provided in this press release the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP income from operations (EBIT), non-GAAP income from operations margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, non-GAAP free cash flow, annualized recurring revenue (ARR) and subscription ARR. This financial information has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Commvault uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate its business and make operating decisions. In addition, Commvault believes these non-GAAP operating measures are useful to investors, when used as a supplement to GAAP financial measures, in evaluating Commvault's ongoing operational performance. Commvault 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 its financial results with other companies in Commvault's industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to the investment community. Commvault has also provided its revenues on a constant currency basis. Commvault analyzes revenue growth on a constant currency basis in order to provide a comparable framework for assessing how the business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations.
All of these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which are included in this press release.
Non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude noncash stock-based compensation charges and additional Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) and related payroll tax expense incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in the money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards. Commvault has also excluded restructuring costs and noncash amortization of intangible assets from its non-GAAP results. These expenses are further discussed in Table IV. Commvault believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful metrics for management and investors because they compare Commvault's core operating results over multiple periods. When evaluating the performance of Commvault's operating results and developing short- and long-term plans, Commvault does not consider such expenses.
Although noncash stock-based compensation and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses are necessary to attract and retain employees, Commvault places its primary emphasis on stockholder dilution as compared to the accounting charges related to such equity compensation plans. Commvault believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude noncash stock-based compensation expense and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred on stock option exercises and vesting of restricted stock awards allow investors to make meaningful comparisons between Commvault's operating results and those of other companies.
There are a number of limitations related to the use of non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. The most significant limitation is that these non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain operating costs, primarily related to noncash stock-based compensation, which is of a recurring nature. Noncash stock-based compensation has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense in Commvault's operating results. In addition, noncash stock-based compensation is an important part of Commvault's employees' compensation and can have a significant impact on their performance. The following table presents the stock-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues, sales and marketing, research and development and general and administrative ($ in thousands):
Three Months Ended December 31, | Nine Months Ended December 31, | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Cost of revenues | $ 1,935 | $ 1,383 | $ 5,224 | $ 3,852 | |||
Sales and marketing | 10,189 | 10,479 | 29,834 | 32,037 | |||
Research and development | 5,451 | 5,988 | 16,183 | 23,022 | |||
General and administrative | 7,027 | 5,776 | 20,700 | 19,850 | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 24,602 | $ 23,626 | $ 71,941 | $ 78,761 |
The components that Commvault excludes in its non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the components that its peer companies exclude when they report their non-GAAP financial measures. Due to the limitations related to the use of non-GAAP measures, Commvault's management assists investors by providing a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Commvault's management uses non-GAAP financial measures only in addition to, and in conjunction with, results presented in accordance with GAAP.
Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS). In addition to the adjustments discussed in non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS incorporates a non-GAAP effective tax rate of
Commvault anticipates that in any given period its non-GAAP tax rate may be either higher or lower than the GAAP tax rate as evidenced by historical fluctuations. The GAAP tax rates in recent fiscal years were not meaningful percentages due to the dollar amount of GAAP pre-tax income. For the same reason as the GAAP tax rates, the estimated cash tax rates in recent fiscal years are not meaningful percentages. Commvault defines its cash tax rate as the total amount of cash income taxes payable for the fiscal year divided by consolidated GAAP pre-tax income. Over time, Commvault believes its GAAP and cash tax rates will align.
Commvault considers non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS useful metrics for Commvault management and its investors for the same basic reasons that Commvault uses non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. In addition, the same limitations as well as management actions to compensate for such limitations described above also apply to Commvault's use of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS.
Non-GAAP free cash flow. Commvault defines this non-GAAP financial measure as net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment. Commvault considers non-GAAP free cash flow a useful metric for Commvault management and its investors in evaluating Commvault's ability to generate cash from its business operations. In addition, the same limitations as well as management actions to compensate for such limitations described above also apply to Commvault's use of non-GAAP free cash flow.
Notes
- Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) is defined as the annualized recurring value of all active contracts at the end of a reporting period. It includes the following contract types: subscription (including term licenses, SaaS and utility software), maintenance contracts related to perpetual licenses, other extended maintenance contracts (enterprise support), and managed services. It excludes any element of the arrangement that is not expected to recur, primarily perpetual licenses and most professional services. Subscription ARR includes only term licenses, SaaS and utility software arrangements. Contracts are annualized by dividing the total contract value by the number of days in the contract term, then multiplying by 365.
ARR should be viewed independently of GAAP revenue, deferred revenue and unbilled revenue and is not intended to be combined with or to replace those items. ARR is not a forecast of future revenue. Management believes that reviewing this metric, in addition to GAAP results, helps investors and financial analysts understand the value of Commvault's recurring revenue streams presented on an annualized basis. - A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results has been provided in Financial Statement Table IV included in this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included under the heading "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
- Represents noncash stock-based compensation charges associated with restricted stock units granted and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, exclusive of stock-based compensation expense related to Commvault's restructuring activities described below in note 5.
- Represents additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in-the-money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards.
- These restructuring charges relate primarily to severance and related costs associated with headcount reductions and stock-based compensation related to modifications of existing unvested awards granted to certain employees impacted by the restructuring plan.
- Represents noncash amortization of intangible assets.
- The provision for income taxes is adjusted to reflect Commvault's estimated non-GAAP effective tax rate of
27% .
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