FTI Consulting Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results

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FTI Consulting (FCN) reported Q4 2021 revenues of $676.2 million, an 8% increase year-over-year, while Q4 EPS dropped 32% to $1.07. Full year 2021 revenues reached $2.776 billion, up 13%, with EPS of $6.65, a 17% rise. The growth was attributed to higher demand across all segments. Guidance for 2022 suggests revenues between $2.920 billion to $3.045 billion, with EPS ranging from $6.40 to $7.20. However, net income in Q4 decreased due to higher expenses.

Positive

• Full year 2021 revenues increased by $314.9 million (13%) year-over-year.
• Full year 2021 EPS rose by 17% to $6.65.
• Cash and cash equivalents increased to $494.5 million at year-end 2021.

Negative

• Q4 2021 net income decreased by 31% to $38.2 million compared to the prior year quarter.
• Q4 2021 adjusted EBITDA declined to $62 million (9.2% of revenues) from $82.3 million (13.1%).
• Q4 2021 EPS dropped 32% year-over-year.

• Fourth Quarter 2021 Revenues of $676.2 Million, Up 8% Compared to $626.6 Million in Prior Year Quarter
• Fourth Quarter 2021 EPS of $1.07, Down 32% Compared to $1.57 in Prior Year Quarter; Fourth Quarter 2021 Adjusted EPS of $1.13, Down 30% Compared to $1.61 in Prior Year Quarter
• Full Year 2021 Revenues of $2.776 Billion, Up 13% Compared to $2.461 Billion in Prior Year
• Full Year 2021 EPS of $6.65, Up 17% Compared to $5.67 in Prior Year; Full Year 2021 Adjusted EPS of $6.76, Up 13% Compared to $5.99 in Prior Year
• Introduces 2022 Guidance
  

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today released financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

For the full year 2021, revenues of $2.776 billion increased $314.9 million, or 12.8%, compared to revenues of $2.461 billion in the prior year. Excluding the estimated positive impact from foreign currency ("FX") translation, revenues increased $265.1 million, or 10.8%, compared to the prior year. Acquisition-related revenues contributed $11.5 million of the increase in revenues compared to the prior year. Excluding the estimated positive impact of FX and acquisition-related revenues, revenues increased $253.6 million, or 10.3%, compared to the prior year. The increase in revenues was due to higher demand across all business segments. Net income of $235.0 million compared to $210.7 million in the prior year. The increase in net income was primarily due to higher revenues, FX remeasurement gains, and a $7.1 million special charge in full year 2020, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation expenses, which includes the impact of a 7.3% increase in total headcount and higher variable compensation, an increase in selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses, and a higher effective tax rate compared to the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA of $354.0 million, or 12.8% of revenues, compared to $332.3 million, or 13.5% of revenues, in the prior year.

Full year 2021 earnings per diluted share ("EPS") of $6.65 compared to $5.67 in the prior year. Full year 2021 EPS included $9.6 million of non-cash interest expense related to the Company's 2.0% convertible senior notes due 2023 ("2023 Convertible Notes"), which reduced EPS by $0.20 and $3.1 million in fair value remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, which increased EPS by $0.09. Full year 2020 EPS included the aforementioned $7.1 million special charge, which reduced EPS by $0.14, and $9.1 million of non-cash interest expense, which reduced EPS by $0.18. Full year 2021 Adjusted EPS of $6.76, which excludes the non-cash interest expense and the fair value remeasurement, compared to Adjusted EPS of $5.99 in the prior year.

Steven H. Gunby, President and Chief Executive Officer of FTI Consulting, commented, “Our powerful results in 2021 reflect the resilience of our platform, its relevance to clients looking at their most significant opportunities and challenges, and the commitment of our more than 6,700 employees across the globe to deliver for our clients each day.”

Cash Position and Capital Allocation

Net cash provided by operating activities of $355.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $327.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The year-over-year increase in net cash provided by operating activities was largely due to higher cash collections combined with lower income tax payments, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation.

Cash and cash equivalents of $494.5 million at December 31, 2021 compared to $295.0 million at December 31, 2020 and $342.5 million at September 30, 2021. Total debt, net of cash, of ($178.2) million at December 31, 2021 compared to $21.3 million at December 31, 2020 and ($1.3) million at September 30, 2021. The sequential decrease in total debt, net of cash, was primarily due to an increase in net cash provided by operating activities and the repayment of borrowings under the Company’s senior secured bank revolving credit facility.

There were no share repurchases during the quarter ended December 31, 2021. In full year 2021, the Company repurchased 421,725 shares of its common stock at an average price per share of $109.37 for a total cost of $46.1 million. As of December 31, 2021, approximately $167.1 million remained available for common stock repurchases under the Company’s stock repurchase authorization.

Fourth Quarter 2021 Results

Fourth quarter 2021 revenues of $676.2 million increased $49.7 million, or 7.9%, compared to revenues of $626.6 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was driven by higher demand across all business segments. Net income of $38.2 million compared to $55.6 million in the prior year quarter. The decrease in net income was primarily due to an increase in compensation expenses, which includes the impact of a 7.3% increase in total headcount, higher SG&A expenses and a higher effective tax rate compared to the prior year quarter. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the lower effective tax rate was primarily related to a combined $11.2 million benefit from the use of foreign tax credits and a deferred tax benefit arising from an intracompany intellectual property license agreement. Adjusted EBITDA of $62.0 million, or 9.2% of revenues, compared to $82.3 million, or 13.1% of revenues, in the prior year quarter.

Fourth quarter 2021 EPS of $1.07 compared to $1.57 in the prior year quarter. Fourth quarter 2021 EPS included $2.4 million of non-cash interest expense related to the Company's 2023 Convertible Notes, which reduced EPS by $0.06. Fourth quarter 2020 EPS included $2.3 million of non-cash interest expense related to the Company's 2023 Convertible Notes, which reduced EPS by $0.04. Fourth quarter 2021 Adjusted EPS of $1.13, which excludes the non-cash interest expense, compared to Adjusted EPS of $1.61 in the prior year quarter. The aforementioned $11.2 million tax benefit increased fourth quarter 2020 EPS and Adjusted EPS by $0.32.

Fourth Quarter 2021 Segment Results

Corporate Finance & Restructuring
Revenues in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment increased $11.7 million, or 5.3%, to $231.5 million in the quarter, compared to $219.8 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was due to higher demand for business transformation and transactions services, as well as an increase in pass-through revenues and success fees, which was partially offset by lower demand for restructuring services compared to the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $22.2 million, or 9.6% of segment revenues, compared to $35.4 million, or 16.1% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was due to higher compensation, which was primarily related to an increase in variable compensation, and an increase in SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

Forensic and Litigation Consulting
Revenues in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment increased $10.8 million, or 8.5%, to $138.0 million in the quarter, compared to $127.2 million in the prior year quarter. Acquisition-related revenues contributed $2.8 million in the quarter. Excluding acquisition-related revenues, revenues increased $8.0 million, or 6.3%, in the quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for health solutions and investigations services compared to the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $8.5 million, or 6.2% of segment revenues, compared to $7.6 million, or 6.0% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in SG&A expenses and compensation compared to the prior year quarter.

Economic Consulting
Revenues in the Economic Consulting segment increased $11.8 million, or 7.4%, to $172.3 million in the quarter, compared to $160.5 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for non-merger and acquisition ("M&A")-related antitrust and financial economics services, which was partially offset by lower demand for M&A-related antitrust services compared to the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $30.0 million, or 17.4% of segment revenues, compared to $31.3 million, or 19.5% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher compensation compared to the prior year quarter.

Technology
Revenues in the Technology segment increased $6.0 million, or 10.2%, to $64.6 million in the quarter, compared to $58.6 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for investigations and litigation services compared to the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $7.8 million, or 12.1% of segment revenues, compared to $10.2 million, or 17.3% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher compensation, which includes an increase in variable compensation and the impact of a 14.7% increase in billable headcount, as well as higher SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

Strategic Communications
Revenues in the Strategic Communications segment increased $9.4 million, or 15.5%, to $69.9 million in the quarter, compared to $60.5 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for corporate reputation and public affairs services compared to the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $14.9 million, or 21.4% of segment revenues, compared to $11.7 million, or 19.4% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation and SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

2022 Guidance
The Company estimates that revenues for full year 2022 will range between $2.920 billion and $3.045 billion. The Company estimates that full year 2022 EPS will range between $6.40 and $7.20. The Company does not currently expect Adjusted EPS to differ from EPS. In prior years, Adjusted EPS has excluded non-cash interest expense in respect of the Company's 2023 Convertible Notes. As a result of the Company's adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2020-06 (“ASU 2020-06”), Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity, which is effective as of January 1, 2022, the Company will not recognize any non-cash interest expense after January 1, 2022.

In light of a change to the terms of the Company's 2023 Convertible Notes, effective January 1, 2022, the Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2020-06 to have a material impact on the determination of the Company's fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Pursuant to the first supplemental indenture for the Company's 2023 Convertible Notes, the principal amount of the 2023 Convertible Notes, at conversion, is required to be paid in cash, and only the premium due upon conversion, if any, is permitted to be settled in shares, cash or a combination of shares and cash. Consequently, the if-converted method for determining fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding, which is required pursuant to ASU 2020-06, will produce a similar result as the treasury stock method, which was the method used prior to January 1, 2022.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Conference Call
FTI Consulting will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 24, 2022. The call can be accessed live and will be available for replay over the internet for 90 days by logging onto the Company’s investor relations website here.

About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 6,700 employees located in 29 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $2.78 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2021. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In the accompanying analysis of financial information, we sometimes use information derived from consolidated and segment financial information that may not be presented in our financial statements or prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). Certain of these financial measures are considered not in conformity with GAAP ("non-GAAP financial measures") under the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules. Specifically, we have referred to the following non-GAAP financial measures:

• Total Segment Operating Income
• Adjusted EBITDA
• Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA
• Adjusted EBITDA Margin
• Adjusted Net Income
• Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share
• Free Cash Flow
  

We have included the definitions of Segment Operating Income and Adjusted Segment EBITDA, which are GAAP financial measures, below in order to more fully define the components of certain non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release. We define Segment Operating Income as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income. We define Total Segment Operating Income, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as the total of Segment Operating Income for all segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. We use Segment Operating Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted Segment EBITDA. We define Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. We use Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a basis to internally evaluate the financial performance of our segments because we believe it reflects current core operating performance and provides an indicator of the segment’s ability to generate cash.

We define Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as the total of Adjusted Segment EBITDA for all segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. We define Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as consolidated net income before income tax provision, other non-operating income (expense), depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges, gain or loss on sale of a business and losses on early extinguishment of debt. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results and GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with a more complete understanding of our operating results, including underlying trends. In addition, EBITDA is a common alternative measure of operating performance used by many of our competitors. It is used by investors, financial analysts, rating agencies and others to value and compare the financial performance of companies in our industry. Therefore, we also believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, considered along with corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with additional information for comparison of our operating results with the operating results of other companies. We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues.

We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share ("Adjusted EPS"), which are non-GAAP financial measures, as net income and EPS, respectively, excluding the impact of remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges, losses on early extinguishment of debt, non-cash interest expense on convertible notes and the gain or loss on sale of a business. We use Adjusted Net Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted EPS. Management uses Adjusted EPS to assess total Company operating performance on a consistent basis. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results and GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with an additional understanding of our business operating results, including underlying trends.

We define Free Cash Flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as net cash provided by operating activities less cash payments for purchases of property and equipment. We believe this non-GAAP financial measure, when considered together with our GAAP financial results, provides management and investors with an additional understanding of the Company’s ability to generate cash for ongoing business operations and other capital deployment.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable with other similarly titled measures of other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release includes "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, which involve uncertainties and risks. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, policies and practices, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues, future results and performance, expectations, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions, share repurchases and other matters, business trends, new or changes to laws and regulations, including U.S. and foreign tax laws, environmental, social and governance ("ESG")-related issues, scientific or technological developments, and other information that is not historical, including statements regarding estimates of our future financial results. When used in this press release, words such as "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "plans," "intends," "believes," "aspires," "forecasts" and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, estimates of our future financial results, are based upon our expectations at the time we make them and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, intentions, aspirations, beliefs and estimates will be achieved, and the Company's actual results may differ materially from our expectations, beliefs and estimates. Further, unaudited quarterly results are subject to normal year-end adjustments. The Company has experienced fluctuating revenues, operating income and cash flows in prior periods and expects that this will occur from time to time in the future. Other factors that could cause such differences include declines in demand for, or changes in, the mix of services and products that we offer; the mix of the geographic locations where our clients are located or where services are performed; fluctuations in the price per share of our common stock; adverse financial, real estate or other market and general economic conditions; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related events that are beyond our control, which could affect our segments, practices and the geographic regions in which we conduct business differently and adversely; and other future events, which could impact each of our segments, practices and the geographic regions in which we conduct business differently and could be outside of our control; the pace and timing of the consummation and integration of future acquisitions; the Company’s ability to realize cost savings and efficiencies; competitive and general economic conditions; retention of staff and clients; new laws and regulations or changes thereto; and other risks described under the heading "Item 1A, Risk Factors" in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on February 24, 2022 and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform such statements to actual results or events and do not intend to do so.

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

FTI CONSULTING, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

		December 31,				December 31,
			2021				2020
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	494,485			$	294,953
Accounts receivable, net			754,120				711,357
Current portion of notes receivable			30,256				35,253
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			91,166				88,144
Total current assets			1,370,027				1,129,707
Property and equipment, net			142,163				101,642
Operating lease assets			215,995				156,645
Goodwill			1,232,791				1,234,879
Intangible assets, net			31,990				41,550
Notes receivable, net			53,539				61,121
Other assets			54,404				51,819
Total assets		$	3,100,909			$	2,777,363
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other		$	165,025			$	170,066
Accrued compensation			507,556				455,933
Billings in excess of services provided			45,535				44,172
Total current liabilities			718,116				670,171
Long-term debt, net			297,158				286,131
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities			236,026				161,677
Deferred income taxes			170,612				158,342
Other liabilities			95,676				100,861
Total liabilities			1,517,588				1,377,182
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized — 5,000; none outstanding			—				—
Common stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized — 75,000; shares issued and outstanding — 34,333 (2021) and 34,481 (2020)			343				345
Additional paid-in capital			13,662				—
Retained earnings			1,698,156				1,506,271
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(128,840	)			(106,435	)
Total stockholders' equity			1,583,321				1,400,181
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	3,100,909			$	2,777,363

FTI CONSULTING, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended December 31,
		2021				2020
	(Unaudited)
Revenues	$	676,231			$	626,581
Operating expenses
Direct cost of revenues		484,126				440,274
Selling, general and administrative expenses		138,768				112,422
Amortization of intangible assets		2,308				2,947
		625,202				555,643
Operating income		51,029				70,938
Other income (expense)
Interest income and other		896				(4,291	)
Interest expense		(5,130	)			(4,636	)
		(4,234	)			(8,927	)
Income before income tax provision		46,795				62,011
Income tax provision		8,587				6,422
Net income	$	38,208			$	55,589
Earnings per common share ― basic	$	1.14			$	1.63
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― basic		33,519				34,198
Earnings per common share ― diluted	$	1.07			$	1.57
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― diluted		35,550				35,484
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $0 and $0	$	(4,363	)		$	34,616
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(4,363	)			34,616
Comprehensive income	$	33,845			$	90,205

FTI CONSULTING, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)

	Year Ended December 31,
		2021				2020
Revenues	$	2,776,222			$	2,461,275
Operating expenses
Direct cost of revenues		1,915,507				1,672,711
Selling, general and administrative expenses		537,844				488,411
Special charges		—				7,103
Amortization of intangible assets		10,823				10,387
		2,464,174				2,178,612
Operating income		312,048				282,663
Other income (expense)
Interest income and other		6,193				(412	)
Interest expense		(20,294	)			(19,805	)
		(14,101	)			(20,217	)
Income before income tax provision		297,947				262,446
Income tax provision		62,981				51,764
Net income	$	234,966			$	210,682
Earnings per common share ― basic	$	7.02			$	5.92
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― basic		33,489				35,602
Earnings per common share ― diluted	$	6.65			$	5.67
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― diluted		35,337				37,149
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $0 and $0	$	(22,405	)		$	34,412
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(22,405	)			34,412
Comprehensive income	$	212,561			$	245,094

FTI CONSULTING, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share data)

		Three Months Ended December 31,								Year Ended December 31,
			2021				2020				2021				2020
		(Unaudited)
Net income		$	38,208			$	55,589			$	234,966			$	210,682
Add back:
Remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration			—				—				(3,130	)			—
Special charges			—				—				—				7,103
Tax impact of special charges			—				—				—				(1,847	)
Non-cash interest expense on convertible notes			2,445				2,317				9,586				9,083
Tax impact of non-cash interest expense on convertible notes			(636	)			(602	)			(2,492	)			(2,361	)
Adjusted Net Income		$	40,017			$	57,304			$	238,930			$	222,660
Earnings per common share — diluted		$	1.07			$	1.57			$	6.65			$	5.67
Add back:
Remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration			—				—				(0.09	)			—
Special charges			—				—				—				0.19
Tax impact of special charges			—				—				—				(0.05	)
Non-cash interest expense on convertible notes			0.08				0.06				0.27				0.24
Tax impact of non-cash interest expense on convertible notes			(0.02	)			(0.02	)			(0.07	)			(0.06	)
Adjusted earnings per common share — diluted		$	1.13			$	1.61			$	6.76			$	5.99
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding ― diluted			35,550				35,484				35,337				37,149

FTI CONSULTING, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in thousands)

Three Months Ended December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)		Corporate Finance & Restructuring				Forensic and Litigation Consulting			Economic Consulting			Technology			Strategic Communications			Unallocated Corporate				Total
Net income																						$	38,208
Interest income and other																							(896	)
Interest expense																							5,130
Income tax provision																							8,587
Operating income		$	19,047			$	7,044		$	28,571		$	4,612		$	14,171		$	(22,416	)		$	51,029
Depreciation and amortization			1,346				1,200			1,420			3,176			536			960				8,638
Amortization of intangible assets			1,841				247			—			—			218			2				2,308
Adjusted EBITDA		$	22,234			$	8,491		$	29,991		$	7,788		$	14,925		$	(21,454	)		$	61,975
Year Ended December 31, 2021		Corporate Finance & Restructuring				Forensic and Litigation Consulting			Economic Consulting			Technology			Strategic Communications			Unallocated Corporate				Total
Net income																						$	234,966
Interest income and other																							(6,193	)
Interest expense																							20,294
Income tax provision																							62,981
Operating income		$	145,765			$	66,643		$	111,462		$	42,927		$	49,708		$	(104,457	)		$	312,048
Depreciation and amortization			5,362				5,008			5,724			12,812			2,166			3,197				34,269
Amortization of intangible assets			7,485				894			—			—			2,439			5				10,823
Remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration			(3,130	)			—			—			—			—			—				(3,130	)
Adjusted EBITDA		$	155,482			$	72,545		$	117,186		$	55,739		$	54,313		$	(101,255	)		$	354,010

FTI CONSULTING, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in thousands)

Three Months Ended December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)		Corporate Finance & Restructuring			Forensic and Litigation Consulting			Economic Consulting			Technology			Strategic Communications			Unallocated Corporate				Total
Net income																					$	55,589
Interest income and other																						4,291
Interest expense																						4,636
Income tax provision																						6,422
Operating income		$	32,182		$	6,046		$	29,774		$	7,227		$	10,244		$	(14,535	)		$	70,938
Depreciation and amortization			1,359			1,403			1,342			2,928			776			654				8,462
Amortization of intangible assets			1,864			173			192			—			718			—				2,947
Adjusted EBITDA		$	35,405		$	7,622		$	31,308		$	10,155		$	11,738		$	(13,881	)		$	82,347
Year Ended December 31, 2020		Corporate Finance & Restructuring			Forensic and Litigation Consulting			Economic Consulting			Technology			Strategic Communications			Unallocated Corporate				Total
Net income																					$	210,682
Interest income and other																						412
Interest expense																						19,805
Income tax provision																						51,764
Operating income		$	205,029		$	23,899		$	85,690		$	30,869		$	31,639		$	(94,463	)		$	282,663
Depreciation and amortization			4,485			5,191			5,382			11,867			2,456			2,737				32,118
Amortization of intangible assets			6,455			800			325			1			2,806			—				10,387
Special charges			861			3,484			35			276			2,074			373				7,103
Adjusted EBITDA		$	216,830		$	33,374		$	91,432		$	43,013		$	38,975		$	(91,353	)		$	332,271

FTI CONSULTING, INC.
OPERATING RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

	Segment Revenues			Adjusted EBITDA				Adjusted EBITDA Margin			Utilization			Average Billable Rate			Revenue- Generating Headcount
	(in thousands)																(at period end)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Corporate Finance & Restructuring	$	231,474		$	22,234			9.6	%		55	%		$	444		1,702
Forensic and Litigation Consulting		138,004			8,491			6.2	%		50	%		$	353		1,496
Economic Consulting		172,283			29,991			17.4	%		69	%		$	520		921
Technology (1)		64,604			7,788			12.1	%		N/M				N/M		468
Strategic Communications (1)		69,866			14,925			21.4	%		N/M				N/M		814
	$	676,231		$	83,429			12.3	%								5,401
Unallocated Corporate					(21,454	)
Adjusted EBITDA				$	61,975			9.2	%
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Corporate Finance & Restructuring	$	938,969		$	155,482			16.6	%		59	%		$	452		1,702
Forensic and Litigation Consulting		584,835			72,545			12.4	%		56	%		$	350		1,496
Economic Consulting		697,405			117,186			16.8	%		72	%		$	509		921
Technology (1)		287,366			55,739			19.4	%		N/M			N/M			468
Strategic Communications (1)		267,647			54,313			20.3	%		N/M			N/M			814
	$	2,776,222		$	455,265			16.4	%								5,401
Unallocated Corporate					(101,255	)
Adjusted EBITDA				$	354,010			12.8	%
Three Months Ended December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)
Corporate Finance & Restructuring	$	219,809		$	35,405			16.1	%		52	%		$	472		1,655
Forensic and Litigation Consulting		127,193			7,622			6.0	%		51	%		$	340		1,343
Economic Consulting		160,479			31,308			19.5	%		65	%		$	529		891
Technology (1)		58,624			10,155			17.3	%		N/M			N/M			408
Strategic Communications (1)		60,476			11,738			19.4	%		N/M			N/M			770
	$	626,581		$	96,228			15.4	%								5,067
Unallocated Corporate					(13,881	)
Adjusted EBITDA				$	82,347			13.1	%
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Corporate Finance & Restructuring	$	910,184		$	216,830			23.8	%		63	%		$	468		1,655
Forensic and Litigation Consulting		500,275			33,374			6.7	%		51	%		$	335		1,343
Economic Consulting		599,088			91,432			15.3	%		68	%		$	494		891
Technology (1)		223,016			43,013			19.3	%		N/M				N/M		408
Strategic Communications (1)		228,712			38,975			17.0	%		N/M				N/M		770
	$	2,461,275		$	423,624			17.2	%								5,067
Unallocated Corporate					(91,353	)
Adjusted EBITDA				$	332,271			13.5	%

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N/M - Not meaningful

(1)	The majority of the Technology and Strategic Communications segments' revenues are not generated based on billable hours. Accordingly, utilization and average billable rate metrics are not presented as they are not meaningful as a segment-wide metric.

FTI CONSULTING, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	Year Ended December 31,
		2021				2020
Operating activities
Net income	$	234,966			$	210,682
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		34,269				32,661
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets		10,823				10,387
Acquisition-related contingent consideration		(324	)			5,593
Provision for expected credit losses		16,151				19,692
Share-based compensation		23,051				22,904
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs and other		11,701				11,259
Deferred income taxes		4,958				(9,132	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Accounts receivable, billed and unbilled		(61,274	)			(26,800	)
Notes receivable		12,645				8,029
Prepaid expenses and other assets		(1,165	)			4,640
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other		(2,102	)			13,901
Income taxes		10,523				(22,549	)
Accrued compensation		59,566				38,627
Billings in excess of services provided		1,695				7,175
Net cash provided by operating activities		355,483				327,069
Investing activities
Payments for acquisition of businesses, net of cash received		(10,428	)			(25,271	)
Purchases of property and equipment and other		(68,665	)			(34,849	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(79,093	)			(60,120	)
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving line of credit		402,500				289,500
Repayments under revolving line of credit		(402,500	)			(289,500	)
Purchase and retirement of common stock		(46,133	)			(353,593	)
Share-based compensation tax withholdings and other		(9,246	)			(5,823	)
Payments for business acquisition liabilities		(7,496	)			(3,948	)
Deposits		1,201				3,311
Net cash used in financing activities		(61,674	)			(360,053	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(15,184	)			18,684
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		199,532				(74,420	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		294,953				369,373
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	494,485			$	294,953

FTI CONSULTING, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW
(in thousands)

		Year Ended December 31,
			2021				2020
Net cash provided by operating activities		$	355,483			$	327,069
Purchases of property and equipment			(68,569	)			(34,866	)
Free Cash Flow		$	286,914			$	292,203

FTI Consulting, Inc.
555 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
+1.202.312.9100

Investor & Media Contact:
Mollie Hawkes
+1.617.747.1791
mollie.hawkes@fticonsulting.com

FAQ

What were FTI Consulting's 2021 revenue results?

FTI Consulting reported full year 2021 revenues of $2.776 billion, a 13% increase from the previous year.

What is the earnings per share (EPS) for FTI Consulting in Q4 2021?

FTI Consulting's EPS for Q4 2021 was $1.07, down 32% compared to $1.57 in Q4 2020.

What is the revenue guidance for FTI Consulting in 2022?

FTI Consulting estimates its 2022 revenues will range between $2.920 billion and $3.045 billion.

How did FTI Consulting's net income change in Q4 2021?

FTI Consulting's net income in Q4 2021 decreased to $38.2 million from $55.6 million in the prior year.

What was the adjusted EPS for FTI Consulting in 2021?

The adjusted EPS for FTI Consulting in 2021 was $6.76, an increase from $5.99 in 2020.