Perion Preliminary Results for the Third Quarter of 2022 Indicate Adjusted EBITDA of $31 Million, A Year-Over-Year Increase of 76%

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Perion Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: PERI) announced its preliminary financial results for Q3 2022, showing a 31% year-over-year revenue growth, reaching $158 million. Adjusted EBITDA soared 76% to $31 million, reflecting robust performance driven by its diversification strategy and SORT™ technology that attracts major advertisers like Mercedes. The financial results will be officially released on November 9, 2022, ahead of a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. These results indicate the company’s ongoing growth trajectory amidst challenging market conditions.

Positive

• Revenue increased by 31% year-over-year to $158 million.
• Adjusted EBITDA rose 76% to $31 million, showcasing significant growth.
• The diversification strategy is yielding strong results.
• SORT™ technology is gaining traction and attracting high-profile clients.

Negative

• None.

The Company will announce its third quarter 2022 financial results on November 9, 2022

TEL AVIV & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Perion Network Ltd. (Nasdaq & TASE: PERI), a global advertising technology company whose synergistic solutions are delivered across the three primary channels of digital advertising – search, social media and display / video / CTV advertising, today announced preliminary results for the third quarter of 2022.

($m)	Q3 2021	Q3 2022 (preliminary)	YoY Growth
Revenue	121.0	158.0	31%
Adjusted EBITDA	17.6	31.0	76%
EBITDA to Rev Ex-TAC	37%	46%

“The real test of a strategy is what happens when the going gets tough. Perion’s diversification strategy has demonstrated the level of predictability and ongoing sustainability of our business, driving strong revenue and EBITDA growth” said Doron Gerstel, Perion’s CEO. “Our innovative technology allows us to gain market share, as advertisers and publishers are looking for higher ROI at these trying times. Our SORT™ technology – which is built on multi-award-winning AI that leverages the powerful consumer privacy trend, is gaining huge momentum and attracting world-class advertisers like Mercedes.”

Conference Call Details

Perion will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2022, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, prior to the opening of the financial markets. Doron Gerstel, CEO and Maoz Sigron, CFO will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET that day. Call details:

Registration link:

• https://incommconferencing.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__Xf964JLR62r9JhUOeJvHg
• Toll Free: 1-877-407-0779
• Toll/International: 1-201-389-0914

About Perion Network Ltd.

Perion is a global advertising technology company whose synergistic solutions are delivered across the three primary channels of digital advertising – ad search, social media and display / video / CTV advertising. These channels are brought together by Perion’s intelligent Hub, which integrates the company’s business assets from both sides of the open Web, providing significant benefit to its brands and publisher customers.

For more information, visit Perion's website at www.Perion.com.

Non-GAAP measures

We have presented certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") and Revenue after Traffic Acquisition Costs (“Revenue ex-TAC”). Adjusted EBITDA is defined as operating income excluding stock-based compensation expenses, depreciation, restructuring costs, acquisition related items consisting of amortization of intangible assets and goodwill and intangible asset impairments, acquisition related expenses, gains and losses recognized on changes in the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements and certain accounting entries under the business combination accounting rules that require us to recognize a legal performance obligation related to revenue arrangements of an acquired entity based on its fair value at the date of acquisition. The purpose of such adjustments is to give an indication of our performance exclusive of non-cash charges and other items that are considered by management to be outside of our core operating results. Revenue ex-TAC presents revenue reduced by traffic acquisition costs, reflecting that a portion of our revenue must be directly passed to publishers or advertisers and presents our revenue excluding such items. These non-GAAP measures are among the primary factors management uses in planning for and forecasting future periods. Furthermore, the non-GAAP measures are regularly used internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and make operating decisions, and we believe that they are useful to investors as a consistent and comparable measure of the ongoing performance of our business. However, our non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, these non-GAAP financial measures may differ materially from the non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

The following table reconciles GAAP Income from Operations to Adjusted EBITDA

(In thousands) (estimated and unaudited):	Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
GAAP Income from Operations	$ 27,542
Share based compensation	3,534
Retention and other expenses related to M&A	528
Changes in FV of Earnout contingent consideration	(3,816)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	2,840
Depreciation	372
Adjusted EBITDA	$ 31,000

Forward Looking Statements

The information in this press release is based preliminary unaudited estimated results because our financial closing procedures for the three months ended September 30, 2022 are not yet completed. Actual results are subject to change as we finalize our financial results.

This press release contains historical information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the business, financial condition and results of operations of Perion. The words “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “should” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, and our preliminary results also constitute forward looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views, assumptions and expectations of Perion with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Perion to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, or financial information, including, among others, the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of companies and businesses we acquired and may acquire in the future, risks entailed in integrating the companies and businesses we acquire, including employee retention and customer acceptance; the risk that such transactions will divert management and other resources from the ongoing operations of the business or otherwise disrupt the conduct of those businesses, potential litigation associated with such transactions, and general risks associated with the business of Perion including intense and frequent changes in the markets in which the businesses operate and in general economic and business conditions, loss of key customers, unpredictable sales cycles, competitive pressures, market acceptance of new products, inability to meet efficiency and cost reduction objectives, changes in business strategy and various other factors, whether referenced or not referenced in this press release. Various other risks and uncertainties may affect Perion and its results of operations, as described in reports filed by Perion with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on March 16, 2022. Perion does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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Dudi Musler

VP Investor Relations

+972 54 787 6785

dudim@perion.com

Source: Perion Network Ltd.

FAQ

What were Perion's preliminary financial results for Q3 2022?

Perion reported a revenue of $158 million for Q3 2022, a 31% increase year-over-year, and an adjusted EBITDA of $31 million, up 76%.

When will Perion release its official Q3 2022 financial results?

Perion will officially release its Q3 2022 financial results on November 9, 2022.

What is the significance of Perion's SORT™ technology?

SORT™ technology is designed to enhance ROI for advertisers and has attracted significant clients, indicating its market relevance.

Who will host the conference call for Perion's financial results?

Doron Gerstel, CEO, and Maoz Sigron, CFO, will host the conference call on November 9, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. ET.