NortonLifeLock Outlines Accelerated Long-Term Growth Strategy
NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK) held its first Investor Day, unveiling its long-term strategy aimed at accelerating growth. Presentations highlight a revenue growth forecast of 8-10% for FY2022, with EPS guidance between $1.65 and $1.75. Over the next 3-5 years, the company targets double-digit revenue growth, EPS of approximately $3, and $1 billion in annual free cash flow. The Board authorized an additional $1.5 billion for share repurchases, bringing the total to $1.8 billion. Leadership emphasizes confidence in future growth and financial discipline.
- FY2022 revenue growth targeted at 8-10%.
- EPS guidance set between $1.65 and $1.75.
- Long-term objectives aim for double-digit revenue growth.
- Projected EPS of around $3 within 3-5 years.
- Annual free cash flow expected to be approximately $1 billion.
- Board approved an additional $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization.
- Potential risks from the ongoing SEC investigation.
- Uncertainties associated with the impacts of COVID-19 on business operations.
- Challenges in improving sales and product development during leadership transitions.
NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today kicked off its first Investor Day with watch-on-demand presentations from the company’s leadership. Available now, these presentations showcase NortonLifeLock’s long-term strategy to transform the company for accelerated growth. On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET, NortonLifeLock will also host a live video Q&A webcast with CEO Vincent Pilette, CFO Natalie Derse, and other members of the leadership team.
“In our first Investor Day, we are sharing our long-term strategy and commitments to accelerate growth to realize our vision to protect and empower consumers to live their digital lives safely,” said Vincent Pilette, CEO of NortonLifeLock. “Our future is bright, and we’re excited about the endless opportunities ahead.”
“We have positioned the company to take it to the next level, and we are confident in our ability to continue to drive accelerating growth and achieve our long-term targets,” said Natalie Derse, CFO of NortonLifeLock. “We have a healthy business model and strong financial discipline. We intend to leverage all capabilities and resources in our relentless pursuit of our long-term commitments.”
Non-GAAP Full Fiscal Year 2022 Guidance
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Revenue growth in the range of
8% to10% + -
EPS in the range of
$1.65 t o$1.75
Non-GAAP Long-Term Objectives 3-5 Years
- Revenue growth of double-digits
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EPS of approximately
$3 -
Annual free cash flow of approximately
$1 billion to grow in-line with business -
Return
100% of free cash flow to shareholders, excluding acquisitions
Share Repurchase Authorization Raised by
NortonLifeLock’s Board of Directors has approved an incremental share repurchase authorization of
2021 Virtual Investor Day Details
Investor.NortonLifeLock.com
- May 10, 2021: Watch-on-Demand presentations now available.
- May 11, 2021: Live video Q&A webcast with leadership team at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET.
For additional details regarding NortonLifeLock’s outlook, please see the Earnings Presentation and the Supplemental Information on the investor relations page of our website at Investor.NortonLifeLock.com.
About NortonLifeLock Inc.
NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK) is a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, protecting and empowering people to live their digital lives safely. We are the consumer’s trusted ally in an increasingly complex and connected world. Learn more about how we’re transforming Cyber Safety at www.NortonLifeLock.com.
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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
This press release contains references to non-GAAP earnings per share, which is adjusted from results based on GAAP and exclude certain expenses, gains and losses; non-GAAP revenue which excludes revenues from our divested ID Analytics solutions; and free cash flow, which is defined as cash flows from operating activities less purchases of property and equipment. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the user’s understanding of our prospects for the future. Our management team uses these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing NortonLifeLock’s performance, as well as in planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures are not computed according to GAAP and the methods we use to compute them may differ from the methods used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental, should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. No reconciliation of the forecasted range for non-GAAP EPS guidance is included in this release because most non-GAAP adjustments pertain to events that have not yet occurred. It would be unreasonably burdensome to forecast, therefore we are unable to provide an accurate estimate.
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