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ePlus Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

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ePlus (NASDAQ: PLUS) announced fiscal Q1 2025 results: net sales fell 5.2% to $544.5M, with technology business sales down 5.3% to $535.5M but services revenue up 15.8% to $78.2M. Technology gross billings decreased 1% to $833.7M, while gross profit dropped 5.5% to $134.5M, and gross margin slightly dipped to 24.7% from 24.8%. Net earnings declined 19.2% to $27.3M, with adjusted EBITDA down 19.9% to $43.1M. Diluted EPS fell 19.7% to $1.02. Despite sales decline, ePlus saw strong growth in managed services, up 28%, and ended the quarter with $350M in cash. ePlus maintains FY 2025 guidance for 3%-6% net sales growth and adjusted EBITDA of $200M-$215M. The company attributes revenue decline to normalized supply chains and remains optimistic about long-term demand and strategic acquisitions.

ePlus (NASDAQ: PLUS) ha annunciato i risultati per il primo trimestre fiscale del 2025: le vendite nette sono diminuite del 5,2% a 544,5 milioni di dollari, con le vendite del settore tecnologico in calo del 5,3% a 535,5 milioni di dollari, ma i ricavi dei servizi sono aumentati del 15,8% a 78,2 milioni di dollari. Le fatturazioni lorde tecnologiche sono scese dell'1% a 833,7 milioni di dollari, mentre il profitto lordo è diminuito del 5,5% a 134,5 milioni di dollari e il margine lordo è leggermente diminuito al 24,7% rispetto al 24,8%. Gli utili netti sono diminuiti del 19,2% a 27,3 milioni di dollari, con un EBITDA rettificato in calo del 19,9% a 43,1 milioni di dollari. L’EPS diluito è sceso del 19,7% a 1,02 dollari. Nonostante la diminuzione delle vendite, ePlus ha registrato una forte crescita nei servizi gestiti, in aumento del 28%, e ha chiuso il trimestre con 350 milioni di dollari in contante. ePlus mantiene le previsioni per l'anno fiscale 2025, con una crescita delle vendite nette del 3%-6% e un EBITDA rettificato di 200-215 milioni di dollari. L’azienda attribuisce la diminuzione dei ricavi alla normalizzazione delle catene di approvvigionamento e rimane ottimista riguardo alla domanda a lungo termine e alle acquisizioni strategiche.

ePlus (NASDAQ: PLUS) anunció los resultados del primer trimestre fiscal de 2025: las ventas netas cayeron un 5,2% a 544,5 millones de dólares, con las ventas del negocio tecnológico disminuyendo un 5,3% a 535,5 millones de dólares, pero los ingresos por servicios aumentaron un 15,8% a 78,2 millones de dólares. Las facturaciones brutas tecnológicas disminuyeron un 1% a 833,7 millones de dólares, mientras que la ganancia bruta cayó un 5,5% a 134,5 millones de dólares y el margen bruto disminuyó ligeramente al 24,7% desde el 24,8%. Las ganancias netas cayeron un 19,2% a 27,3 millones de dólares, con un EBITDA ajustado en descenso del 19,9% a 43,1 millones de dólares. El EPS diluido cayó un 19,7% a 1,02 dólares. A pesar de la caída en las ventas, ePlus vio un fuerte crecimiento en los servicios gestionados, con un aumento del 28%, y terminó el trimestre con 350 millones de dólares en efectivo. ePlus mantiene la guía para el año fiscal 2025 de un crecimiento de ventas netas del 3%-6% y un EBITDA ajustado de 200-215 millones de dólares. La empresa atribuye la disminución de los ingresos a la normalización de las cadenas de suministro y se mantiene optimista acerca de la demanda a largo plazo y las adquisiciones estratégicas.

ePlus (NASDAQ: PLUS)는 2025 회계연도 1분기 실적을 발표했습니다: 순매출은 5.2% 감소하여 5억 4,450만 달러에 이르렀고, 기술 사업 매출은 5.3% 감소하여 5억 3,550만 달러였으며, 서비스 수익은 15.8% 증가하여 7,820만 달러에 달했습니다. 기술 총 청구액은 1% 감소하여 8억 3,370만 달러에 이르렀고, 총 이익은 5.5% 감소하여 1억 3,450만 달러로 줄어들었으며, 총 마진은 24.8%에서 24.7%로 약간 하락했습니다. 순이익은 19.2% 감소하여 2,730만 달러에 이르렀고, 조정 EBITDA는 19.9% 감소하여 4,310만 달러로 줄어들었습니다. 희석 주당순이익(EPS)은 19.7% 감소하여 1.02 달러로 떨어졌습니다. 판매 감소에도 불구하고, ePlus는 관리 서비스에서 28%의 강력한 성장을 보였으며, 분기를 3억 5천만 달러의 현금으로 마감했습니다. ePlus는 2025 회계연도에 대해 3%-6%의 순매출 성장과 2억-2억 1,500만 달러의 조정 EBITDA 지침을 유지하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 매출 감소의 원인을 정상화된 공급망으로 돌리며, 장기적인 수요와 전략적 인수에 대해 낙관적이라고 밝혔습니다.

ePlus (NASDAQ: PLUS) a annoncé les résultats du premier trimestre fiscal 2025 : les ventes nettes ont baissé de 5,2 % pour atteindre 544,5 millions de dollars, les ventes de l’activité technologique ayant diminué de 5,3 % pour atteindre 535,5 millions de dollars, tandis que les revenus des services ont augmenté de 15,8 % pour atteindre 78,2 millions de dollars. Les facturations brutes technologiques ont diminué de 1 % pour s’établir à 833,7 millions de dollars, tandis que le bénéfice brut a chuté de 5,5 % pour atteindre 134,5 millions de dollars, et la marge brute a légèrement reculé à 24,7 % contre 24,8 %. Les bénéfices nets ont reculé de 19,2 % pour atteindre 27,3 millions de dollars, le EBITDA ajusté ayant diminué de 19,9 % pour s’établir à 43,1 millions de dollars. Le BPA dilué a chuté de 19,7 % pour atteindre 1,02 dollar. Malgré la baisse des ventes, ePlus a connu une forte croissance dans les services gérés, avec une augmentation de 28 %, et a terminé le trimestre avec 350 millions de dollars de liquidités. ePlus maintient ses prévisions pour l’exercice 2025 d’une croissance des ventes nettes de 3 % à 6 % et un EBITDA ajusté de 200 à 215 millions de dollars. L’entreprise attribue la baisse des revenus à des chaînes d’approvisionnement normalisées et reste optimiste concernant la demande à long terme et les acquisitions stratégiques.

ePlus (NASDAQ: PLUS) hat die Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2025 bekannt gegeben: Die netto Verkaufszahlen sind um 5,2% auf 544,5 Millionen USD gefallen, wobei die Verkaufszahlen im Technologiebereich um 5,3% auf 535,5 Millionen USD gesunken sind, aber die Dienstleistungserträge um 15,8% auf 78,2 Millionen USD gestiegen sind. Die brutto Technologien-Abrechnungen haben um 1% auf 833,7 Millionen USD abgenommen, während der Bruttogewinn um 5,5% auf 134,5 Millionen USD gesunken ist, und die Bruttomarge leicht auf 24,7% von 24,8% gesunken ist. Der Nettogewinn fiel um 19,2% auf 27,3 Millionen USD, das bereinigte EBITDA verringerte sich um 19,9% auf 43,1 Millionen USD. Der verwässerte Gewinn je Aktie (EPS) fiel um 19,7% auf 1,02 USD. Trotz des Rückgangs der Verkaufszahlen verzeichnete ePlus ein starkes Wachstum im Bereich der verwalteten Dienstleistungen, das um 28% anstieg, und beendete das Quartal mit 350 Millionen USD in bar. ePlus hält an der Prognose für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 von 3%-6% Wachstum der Nettoumsätze und einem bereinigten EBITDA von 200-215 Millionen USD fest. Das Unternehmen führt den Umsatzrückgang auf normalisierte Lieferketten zurück und bleibt optimistisch in Bezug auf die langfristige Nachfrage und strategische Übernahmen.

Positive
  • Services revenue increased 15.8% to $78.2M.
  • Managed service revenues rose 28% to $40.9M.
  • Financing business segment net sales increased 6.4% to $9M.
  • Cash and cash equivalents grew to $350M.
  • Maintained FY 2025 guidance of 3%-6% net sales growth and adjusted EBITDA of $200M-$215M.
Negative
  • Net sales decreased 5.2% to $544.5M.
  • Technology business net sales fell 5.3% to $535.5M.
  • Gross profit dropped 5.5% to $134.5M.
  • Net earnings declined 19.2% to $27.3M.
  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased 19.9% to $43.1M.
  • Diluted EPS fell 19.7% to $1.02.

Insights

ePlus' Q1 FY2025 results show mixed performance. While net sales decreased 5.2% to $544.5 million, the company maintained strong growth in key areas. Services revenues increased 15.8% to $78.2 million, with managed services up 28%. This shift towards services aligns with industry trends and helps build a more consistent revenue stream.

The decrease in net earnings by 19.2% to $27.3 million is concerning, but can be attributed to a tough year-over-year comparison due to supply chain normalization. The company's strong cash position of $350 million provides flexibility for future growth initiatives and acquisitions.

Maintaining the full-year guidance suggests management's confidence in the business model. Investors should monitor the company's ability to capitalize on AI trends and its success in transitioning to a more service-oriented business model.

ePlus' focus on AI and managed services is strategically sound. The AI Ignite program and discovery services position the company well in the rapidly evolving AI market. While these initiatives may not generate significant immediate revenue, they're important for securing future business opportunities.

The 28% growth in managed services is particularly noteworthy, indicating strong demand for ePlus' ongoing support offerings. This trend aligns with the broader industry shift towards subscription-based models and recurring revenue streams.

The decrease in product sales, especially in cloud and networking, warrants attention. However, the increase in collaboration and security product sales suggests ePlus is adapting to changing market demands. The company's ability to navigate these shifts will be important for long-term success in the dynamic tech solutions market.

First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025

  • Net sales decreased 5.2% to $544.5 million from last year's first quarter; technology business net sales decreased 5.3% to $535.5 million; services revenues increased 15.8% to $78.2 million.
  • Technology business gross billings decreased 1.0% to $833.7 million.
  • Consolidated gross profit decreased 5.5% to $134.5 million.
  • Consolidated gross margin was 24.7% as compared to last year's 24.8%.
  • Net earnings decreased 19.2% to $27.3 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased 19.9% to $43.1 million.
  • Diluted net earnings per common share decreased 19.7% to $1.02 and non-GAAP diluted net earnings per common share decreased 19.9% to $1.13.

HERNDON, Va., Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ePlus inc. (NASDAQ:  PLUS), a leading provider of technology and financing solutions, today announced financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2024, the first quarter of its 2025 fiscal year.

Management Comment

"We continued to see strong growth in security and services overall with our managed services up 28%.  For many years we have been building strong services and recurring revenue streams, in part to offset headwinds created by the increase in netted down revenues and ratable recognition of sales, both to build a more consistent financial model, but also to deliver the solutions that customers demand with today's advanced technologies," said Mark Marron, president and CEO of ePlus.  We are seeing strong customer interest in our AI Ignite program and discovery services.  While these create nominal current revenue, they also are key to locking in future business opportunities and securing customer mindshare in this fast moving technology solution.

"Given a hard compare, with last year's first quarter growth of 25% due to supply chain easing, our first quarter net sales were down 5.2% and gross billings were down 1%.   Both the revenue and gross billings decline year over year is attributable to a more normalized supply chain, the absorption of prior purchases by our customers, product mix, and the ratable trend as noted above.  We do not see any long-term diminished demand for our products and services and our full year guidance remains unchanged."

Mr. Marron continued, "We ended the quarter with a strong cash position of $350 million, providing ePlus the resources to invest in organic growth initiatives, continue our track record of strategic acquisitions, and increase shareholder returns through share repurchases."

First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results

For the first quarter ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the first quarter ended June 30, 2023:

Consolidated net sales decreased 5.2% to $544.5 million, from $574.2 million.

Technology business net sales decreased 5.3% to $535.5 million, from $565.7 million driven by lower product sales. Technology business gross billings decreased 1.0% to $833.7 million from $842.0 million.   

Product sales decreased 8.2% to $457.3 million, from $498.2 million, due to decreases in net sales of cloud and networking products, offset by increases in net sales of collaboration and security products. Gross profit decreased 11.6% to $98.5 million, from $111.4 million last year, due to the reduction of product sales and a 90-bps decline in product margin to 21.5% from 22.4% last year, due to a shift in customer mix, offset by a larger proportion of third-party maintenance and services sold in the current quarter which are recorded on a net basis.

Professional service revenues increased 4.8% from last year to $37.3 million from $35.6 million.  Gross profit increased 5.0% and gross margins increased 10 bps to 41.5% from 41.4% last year.

Managed service revenues increased 28.0% to $40.9 million due to ongoing demand in these offerings, including Enhanced Maintenance Support, Cloud, and Service Desk services. Gross profit increased 31.0% from last year due to the scaled growth in these services resulting in a 70-bps gross margin improvement. 

Financing business segment net sales increased 6.4% to $9.0 million, from $8.5 million due to increases in portfolio earnings. Gross profit in the financing business segment increased 20.8% to $7.7 million from $6.4 million last year.

Consolidated gross profit decreased 5.5% to $134.5 million, from $142.3 million. Consolidated gross margin was 24.7%, down 10 bps from last year's 24.8%, due to lower product margin in our technology business.

Consolidated operating expenses were $99.0 million, up 3.2% from $95.9 million last year, primarily due to increases in salaries and benefits from additional headcount.  Our headcount at the end of the quarter was 1,907, up 54 from a year ago, including 28 employees from PEAK Resources, Inc. ("PEAK") which we acquired in January 2024.

Consolidated operating income decreased 23.4% to $35.5 million. During the quarter ended June 30, 2024, we had other income of $2.1 million from interest income of $2.6 million offset by foreign currency transaction loss of $0.5 million. Earnings before tax decreased 19.3% to $37.5 million.

Our effective tax rate remained at 27.2% year over year.

Net earnings decreased 19.2% to $27.3 million from $33.8 million.

Consolidated adjusted EBITDA decreased 19.9% to $43.1 million from $53.9 million.

Diluted net earnings per common share was $1.02 for the first quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared with $1.27 for the first quarter ended June 30, 2023. Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per common share was $1.13 for the first quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared with $1.41 for the first quarter ended June 30, 2023. 

Balance Sheet Highlights

As of June 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were $349.9 million, up from $253.0 million as of March 31, 2024, primarily due to improvements in working capital, offset by repurchases of our common stock.  Inventory decreased 36.2% to $89.1 million compared with $139.7 million as of March 31, 2024.  Total stockholders' equity was $921.9 million, compared with $901.8 million as of March 31, 2024.  Total shares outstanding were 26.9 million and 27.0 million on June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively.

Fiscal Year Guidance

ePlus is maintaining fiscal year 2025 guidance for net sales growth over the prior fiscal year of between 3% and 6%, and an adjusted EBITDA range of $200.0 million to $215.0 million.  ePlus cannot predict with reasonable certainty and without unreasonable effort, the ultimate outcome of unusual gains and losses, the occurrence of matters creating GAAP tax impacts, fluctuations in interest expense or interest income and share-based compensation, and acquisition-related expenses. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could be material to the ePlus' results computed in accordance with GAAP.  Accordingly, the ePlus is unable to provide a reconciliation of GAAP net earnings to adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2025 forecast.

Summary and Outlook

"Looking ahead, as we add new products and services and benefit from recent acquisitions, ePlus continues to be positioned to achieve top-line growth.  Our business is supported by deep customer and channel relationships.  We have invested across the organization to strengthen our product and services offerings and to customize our solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Our teams continue to execute well and operate efficiently with an unwavering commitment to superior customer service. These factors support our confidence in the underlying fundamentals of our business and our ability to deliver on our 2025 financial outlook and objectives.

"Additionally, our strong financial position provides us with considerable capital allocation options to drive long-term shareholder value, including the ability to expand our product offerings, make larger accretive acquisitions, and continue to return capital to shareholders through share repurchases. This flexibility, together with ongoing investments in differentiated capabilities, should enable us to build on our competitive advantage and advance our market positioning," concluded Mr. Marron.

Recent Corporate Developments/Recognitions

In the month of July:

  • Announced Storage-as-a-Service leveraging NetApp.
  • IGXGlobal, a subsidiary of ePlus, began offering Storage-as-a-Service powered by Pure Storage.

In the month of June:

  • Awarded the Lenovo U.S. Infrastructure Solutions Partner of the Year Award.
  • Announced the launch of Azure Recover.
  • Recognized as Juniper Networks 2023 Partner of the Year for Cloud Ready Data Center in both Worldwide and Americas Categories.

In the month of May:

  • Named Growth Partner of the Year by Varonis.
  • Earned a spot on CRN's 2024 Solution Provider 500 List.

Conference Call Information

ePlus will hold a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET on August 6, 2024:

Date:                                                     

August 6, 2024

Time:                                                      

4:30 p.m. ET

Audio Webcast (Live & Replay):          

https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/653117486



Live Call:                                                

(888) 596-4144 (toll-free/domestic)


(646) 968-2525 (international)



Archived Call:                                        

(800) 770-2030 (toll-free/domestic)


(609) 800-9909 (international)



Conference ID:                                      

6593768# (live call and replay)

A replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after the call through August 13, 2024. A transcript of the call will also be available on the ePlus Investor Relations website at https://www.eplus.com/investors.

About ePlus inc.

ePlus has an unwavering and relentless focus on leveraging technology to create inspired and transformative business outcomes for its customers. Offering a robust portfolio of solutions, as well as a broad range of consultative and managed services across the technology spectrum, ePlus has proudly achieved more than 30 years of success, carrying customers forward through adversity, rapidly changing environments, and other obstacles. ePlus is a trusted advisor, bringing expertise, credentials, talent and a thorough understanding of innovative technologies, spanning security, cloud, data center, networking, collaboration and emerging solutions, to organizations across all industry segments. With complete lifecycle management services and flexible payment solutions, ePlus' more than 1,900 associates are focused on cultivating positive customer experiences and are dedicated to their craft, harnessing new knowledge while applying decades of proven experience. ePlus is headquartered in Virginia, with locations in the United States, UK, Europe, and Asia‐Pacific. For more information, visit www.eplus.com, call 888-482-1122, or email info@eplus.com.  Connect with ePlus on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.  ePlus, Where Technology Means More.

ePlus® and ePlus products referenced herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ePlus inc. in the United States and/or other countries.  The names of other companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Forward-looking statements

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements," including, among other things, statements regarding the future financial performance of ePlus. Actual and anticipated future results may vary materially due to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, exposure to fluctuation in foreign currency rates, interest rates, and inflation, including as a result of national and international political instability fostering uncertainty and volatility in the global economy, which may cause increases in our costs and our ability to increase prices to our customers, negative impacts to the arrangements that have pricing commitments over the term of the agreement, which may result in adverse changes in our gross profit; significant adverse changes in, reductions in, or loss of one or more of our larger volume customers or vendors; reliance on third-parties to perform some of our service obligations to our customers, and the reliance on a small number of key vendors in our supply chain with whom we do not have long-term supply agreements, guaranteed price agreements, or assurance of stock availability; our ability to remain secure during a cybersecurity attack or other IT outtage, including both disruptions in our or our vendors' or other third party's Information Technology ("IT") systems and data and audio communication networks; our ability to secure our own and our customers' electronic and other confidential information, while maintaining compliance with evolving data privacy and regulatory laws and regulations; ongoing remote work trends, and the increase in cybersecurity attacks that have occurred while employees work remotely and our ability to adequately train our personnel to prevent a cyber event; the possibility of a reduction of vendor incentives provided to us; our dependence on key personnel and our ability to hire, train and retain qualified personnel by recruiting and retaining highly skilled, competent personnel, and vendor certifications; our ability to manage a diverse product set of solutions, including artificial intelligence ("AI") products, in highly competitive markets with a number of key vendors; changes in the IT industry and/or rapid changes in product offerings, including the proliferation of the cloud, infrastructure as a service, software as a service, platform as a service and AI; supply chain issues, including a shortage of IT products, may increase our costs or cause a delay in fulfilling customer orders, or increase our need for working capital, or delay completing professional services, or purchasing IT products or services needed to support our internal infrastructure or operations, resulting in an adverse impact on our financial results; our inability to identify acquisition candidates, or perform sufficient due diligence prior to completing an acquisition, or failure to integrate a completed acquisition may affect our earnings; our ability to raise capital, maintain or increase as needed our lines of credit with vendors or floor planning facility, obtain debt for our financing transactions, or the effect of those changes on our common stock price; our ability to implement comprehensive plans for the integration of sales forces, cost containment, asset rationalization, systems integration, and other key strategies; and other risks or uncertainties detailed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information set forth in this press release is current as of the date of this release and ePlus undertakes no duty or obligation to update this information.

 

ePlus inc. AND SUBSIDIARIES





UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS





(in thousands, except per share amounts)












June 30, 2024


March 31, 2024

ASSETS










Current assets:





Cash and cash equivalents


$349,909


$253,021

Accounts receivable—trade, net


577,019


644,616

Accounts receivable—other, net


54,987


46,884

Inventories


89,134


139,690

Financing receivables—net, current


109,119


102,600

Deferred costs


59,985


59,449

Other current assets


23,951


27,269

Total current assets


1,264,104


1,273,529






Financing receivables and operating leases—net


85,032


79,435

Deferred tax asset


5,620


5,620

Property, equipment and other assets


94,417


89,289

Goodwill


161,508


161,503

Other intangible assets—net


40,292


44,093

TOTAL ASSETS


$1,650,973


$1,653,469






LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY










LIABILITIES










Current liabilities:





Accounts payable


$270,614


$315,676

Accounts payable—floor plan


119,511


105,104

Salaries and commissions payable


40,491


43,696

Deferred revenue


138,619


134,596

Non-recourse notes payable—current


29,898


23,288

Other current liabilities


29,103


34,630

Total current liabilities


628,236


656,990






Non-recourse notes payable—long-term


10,854


12,901

Other liabilities


89,955


81,799

TOTAL LIABILITIES 


729,045


751,690






COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES










STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY





Preferred stock, $0.01 per share par value; 2,000 shares
     authorized; none outstanding


-


-

Common stock, $0.01 per share par value; 50,000 shares
authorized; 26,940 outstanding at June 30, 2024 and
     26,952 outstanding at March 31, 2024


276


274

     Additional paid-in capital


184,733


180,058

Treasury stock, at cost, 609 shares at June 30, 2024 and 





        447 shares at March 31, 2024


(35,746)


(23,811)

Retained earnings


770,317


742,978

Accumulated other comprehensive income—foreign currency





        translation adjustment


2,348


2,280

Total Stockholders' Equity


921,928


901,779

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


$1,650,973


$1,653,469

 

ePlus inc. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)



Three Months Ended June 30,




2024


2023









Net sales






     Product

$466,349


$506,656



     Services

78,189


67,519



          Total

544,538


574,175









Cost of sales






     Product

360,157


388,904



     Services

49,900


42,998



          Total

410,057


431,902









Gross profit

134,481


142,273









Selling, general, and administrative

93,608


90,298



Depreciation and amortization

4,819


4,792



Interest and financing costs

585


851



Operating expenses

99,012


95,941









Operating income

35,469


46,332









Other income (expense), net

2,073


190









Earnings before taxes

37,542


46,522









Provision for income taxes

10,203


12,675









Net earnings

$27,339


$33,847









Net earnings per common share—basic

$1.03


$1.27



Net earnings per common share—diluted

$1.02


$1.27









Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic

26,642


26,552



Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted

26,801


26,648



 

Technology Business


Three Months Ended June 30,






2024


2023


Change




(in thousands)













Net sales








    Product

$457,312


$498,166


(8.2 %)



    Professional services

37,279


35,556


4.8 %



    Managed services

40,910


31,963


28.0 %



          Total

535,501


565,685


(5.3 %)











Gross profit








     Product

98,505


111,391


(11.6 %)



     Professional services

15,455


14,724


5.0 %



     Managed services

12,834


9,797


31.0 %



          Total

126,794


135,912


(6.7 %)











Selling, general, and administrative

90,084


87,100


3.4 %



Depreciation and amortization

4,819


4,764


1.2 %



Interest and financing costs

-


550


(100.0 %)



Operating expenses

94,903


92,414


2.7 %











Operating income

$31,891


$43,498


(26.7 %)



Gross billings

$833,708


$841,970


(1.0 %)



Adjusted EBITDA

$39,501


$50,949


(22.5 %)



 

Technology Business Gross Billings by Type

 


Three Months Ended June 30,






2024


2023


Change




(in thousands)













Networking

$281,528


$276,645


1.8 %



Cloud

241,274


258,924


(6.8 %)



Security

151,883


147,343


3.1 %



Collaboration

32,976


22,161


48.8 %



Other

44,592


69,761


(36.1 %)



Product gross billings

752,253


774,834


(2.9 %)



Service gross billings

81,455


67,136


21.3 %



Total gross billings

$833,708


$ 841,970


(1.0 %)




 

Technology Business Net Sales by Type

 


Three Months Ended June 30,






2024


2023


Change




(in thousands)













Networking

$234,740


$245,188


(4.3 %)



Cloud

137,231


172,044


(20.2 %)



Security

48,005


45,796


4.8 %



Collaboration

20,899


12,956


61.3 %



Other

16,437


22,182


(25.9 %)



Total product

457,312


498,166


(8.2 %)



Professional services

37,279


35,556


4.8 %



Managed services

40,910


31,963


28.0 %



Total net sales

$535,501


$ 565,685


(5.3 %)



 

Technology Business Net Sales by Customer End Market

 


Three Months Ended June 30,






2024


2023


Change




(in thousands)













Telecom, Media, & Entertainment

$117,553


$ 141,335


(16.8 %)



Technology

109,106


73,403


48.6 %



SLED

92,096


109,405


(15.8 %)



Healthcare

75,280


86,656


(13.1 %)



Financial Services 

49,725


65,690


(24.3 %)



All other

91,741


89,196


2.9 %



Total net sales

$535,501


$ 565,685


(5.3 %)



 

Financing Business Segment


Three Months Ended June 30,






2024


2023


Change




(in thousands)













Portfolio earnings

$4,161


$3,073


35.4 %



Transactional gains

1,293


1,279


1.1 %



Post-contract earnings

3,315


3,634


(8.8 %)



Other

268


504


(46.8 %)



Net sales 

9,037


8,490


6.4 %











Gross profit

7,687


6,361


20.8 %











Selling, general, and administrative

3,524


3,198


10.2 %



Depreciation and amortization

-


28


(100.0 %)



Interest and financing costs

585


301


94.4 %



Operating expenses

4,109


3,527


16.5 %











Operating income

$3,578


$2,834


26.3 %



Adjusted EBITDA

$3,642


$2,930


24.3 %











ePlus inc. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP INFORMATION

We included reconciliations below for the following non-GAAP financial measures: (i) Adjusted EBITDA, (ii) Adjusted EBITDA for business segments, (iii) non-GAAP Net Earnings and (iv) non-GAAP Net Earnings per Common Share - Diluted.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net earnings calculated in accordance with US GAAP, adjusted for the following: interest expense, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, acquisition and integration expenses, provision for income taxes, and other income (expense). Adjusted EBITDA presented for the technology business segments and the financing business segment is defined as operating income calculated in accordance with US GAAP, adjusted for interest expense, share-based compensation, acquisition and integration expenses, and depreciation and amortization. We consider the interest on notes payable from our financing business segment and depreciation expense presented within cost of sales, which includes depreciation on assets financed as operating leases, to be operating expenses. As such, they are not included in the amounts added back to net earnings in the Adjusted EBITDA calculation.

Non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP net earnings per common share – diluted are based on net earnings calculated in accordance with GAAP, adjusted to exclude other income (expense), share based compensation, and acquisition related amortization expense, and the related tax effects.

We use the above non-GAAP financial measures as supplemental measures of our performance to gain insight into our operating performance and performance trends. We believe that such non-GAAP financial measures provide management and investors a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our business and operating results by excluding items that management believes are not reflective of our underlying operating performance. Accordingly, we believe that such non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results.

Our use of non-GAAP information as analytical tools has limitations, and you should not consider them in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our financial results as reported under GAAP. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, might calculate adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP net earnings per common share or similarly titled measures differently, which may reduce their usefulness as comparative measures.

 


Three Months Ended June 30,



2024


2023



(in thousands)







Consolidated










Net earnings

$27,339


$33,847


Provision for income taxes

10,203


12,675


Depreciation and amortization [1]

4,819


4,792


Share based compensation

2,855


2,205


Interest and financing costs

-


550


Other expense, net [2]

(2,073)


(190)


Adjusted EBITDA

$43,143


$53,879







Technology Business Segment





Operating income

$31,891


$43,498


Depreciation and amortization [1]

4,819


4,764


Share based compensation

2,791


2,137


Interest and financing costs

-


550


Adjusted EBITDA

$39,501


$50,949







Financing Business Segment





Operating income

$3,578


$2,834


Depreciation and amortization [1]

-


28


Share based compensation

64


68


Adjusted EBITDA

$3,642


$2,930







 


Three Months Ended June 30,



2024


2023



(in thousands)


GAAP: Earnings before taxes

$37,542


$46,522


Share based compensation

2,855


2,205


Acquisition related amortization expense [3]

3,750


3,469


Other (income) expense [2]

(2,073)


(190)


Non-GAAP: Earnings before provision for income taxes

42,074


52,006







GAAP: Provision for income taxes

10,203


12,675


Share based compensation

799


607


Acquisition related amortization expense [3]

1,047


952


Other (income) expense, net [2]

(580)


(52)


Tax benefit (expense) on restricted stock

308


137


Non-GAAP: Provision for income taxes

11,777


14,319







Non-GAAP: Net earnings

$30,297


$37,687














Three Months Ended June 30,



2024


2023







GAAP: Net earnings per common share – diluted

$1.02


$1.27







Share based compensation

0.08


0.06


Acquisition related amortization expense [3]

0.10


0.09


Other (income) expense, net [2]

(0.06)


-


Tax benefit (expense) on restricted stock

(0.01)


(0.01)


Total non-GAAP adjustments – net of tax

0.11


0.14







Non-GAAP: Net earnings per common share – diluted

$1.13


$1.41



[1] Amount consists of depreciation and amortization for assets used internally.

[2] Legal settlement, interest income and foreign currency transaction gains and losses.

[3] Amount consists of amortization of intangible assets from acquired businesses.

 

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FAQ

How did ePlus perform in fiscal Q1 2025?

ePlus reported a 5.2% decline in net sales to $544.5M and a 19.2% decrease in net earnings to $27.3M.

What was the adjusted EBITDA for ePlus in Q1 2025?

Adjusted EBITDA fell 19.9% to $43.1M in fiscal Q1 2025.

What is the cash position of ePlus as of June 30, 2024?

ePlus ended fiscal Q1 2025 with $350M in cash and cash equivalents.

Did ePlus maintain its fiscal 2025 guidance?

Yes, ePlus maintained its FY 2025 guidance for 3%-6% net sales growth and adjusted EBITDA of $200M-$215M.

What factors contributed to the decline in ePlus' Q1 2025 net sales?

The decline was attributed to a normalized supply chain, prior customer purchases, and product mix changes.

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