PowerSchool Announces First Quarter Financial Results
PowerSchool announced its first quarter financial results, revealing a 16% increase in total revenue to $185.0 million. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $22.8 million, representing 12% of total revenue, and an Adjusted EBITDA increase of 24% year-over-year to $61.3 million. ARR saw an 18% growth over the prior year to $720.3 million as of March 31, 2024. PowerSchool continued to see strong market demand for its K-12 education software, driving double-digit ARR and revenue growth. The company's focus on operating leverage led to a 2-percentage point improvement in its adjusted EBITDA margin. Key business highlights included customer wins, AI solutions launch, AI readiness initiatives, international expansion, and leadership additions.
Total revenue increased by 16% year-over-year to $185.0 million.
Adjusted EBITDA rose by 24% year-over-year to $61.3 million, exceeding outlook and representing 33% of total revenue.
Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew by 18% to $720.3 million as of March 31, 2024.
PowerSchool saw strong market demand for its suite of K-12 education solutions, resulting in double-digit ARR and revenue growth.
The company's focus on operating leverage led to a 2-percentage point improvement in its adjusted EBITDA margin.
GAAP net loss was $22.8 million, representing 12% of total revenue.
Net cash used in operating activities was $89.7 million, representing 48% of total revenue, with Free Cash Flow negative at $102.5 million, representing 55% of total revenue.
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share was $0.17 on 204.1 million shares outstanding.
Insights
PowerSchool's report demonstrates robust growth with a 16% increase in total revenue and an 18% increase in ARR, indicating a healthy demand for the company's educational software products. While the GAAP net loss of $22.8 million may raise concerns, it's important to consider that such losses are common for growth-stage tech companies investing heavily in product development and market expansion. The 33% Adjusted EBITDA margin surpasses industry standards for SaaS companies, which typically target a 20-30% margin, suggesting effective cost management and potential for profitability. However, the negative Free Cash Flow of
Investors should also note that non-GAAP measures, while useful for understanding the underlying business performance, exclude certain expenses that are real costs. The continued use of such measures should be balanced with GAAP results to get a full financial health picture. Their international expansion and AI initiatives, including the largest-ever Special Programs contract and new AI-powered solutions, reflect strategic moves that could enhance their competitive position and drive future growth in the rapidly evolving edtech space.
The edtech sector is experiencing significant transformation with the integration of AI technologies and PowerSchool is at the forefront with its recent AI-powered solutions, PowerBuddy for Learning and PowerBuddy for Assessment. These tools may provide significant value to the educational process by streamlining workflows and personalizing education. The Net Revenue Retention Rate of 107.0% is a strong indicator of customer satisfaction and product stickiness, essential metrics for SaaS companies.
Equally, the company's international expansion through strategic partnerships and engagements in Saudi Arabia and the UAE signals a well-calculated move into markets with high growth potential. However, the costs associated with such expansion and the development of new AI solutions must be carefully weighed against the benefits of increased market share and improved product offerings. Investors should be aware of the potential risks and rewards that such international and technological endeavours entail.
PowerSchool's commitment to advancing its products with AI and expanding its international footprint is a clear indicator of a strategy focused on long-term growth. AI adoption in the education sector presents a substantial opportunity, but also comes with responsible AI challenges, such as ethical considerations and data privacy that the company seems to be addressing with its readiness assessments and adherence to principles.
The emphasis on creating demand for AI solutions in key markets is promising and aligns with broader industry trends towards digital transformation in education. However, from an investor's standpoint, these developments need to translate into sustainable growth and profitability, so understanding the company's roadmap for converting innovation into tangible financial outcomes is critical.
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First quarter total revenue increased
16% year-over-year to$185.0 million -
First quarter GAAP net loss was
$22.8 million 12% of total revenue, and Adjusted EBITDA* increased24% year-over-year to$61.3 million 33% of total revenue -
ARR* increased
18% over the prior year to$720.3 million -
NRR* of
107.0% improves sequentially 30 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2023
“We opened 2024 with a strong first quarter in which we met our revenue guidance and exceeded the high end of our profitability guidance. We continue to see strong market demand for our suite of mission-critical products, which drove double-digit ARR and revenue growth, while our continued focus on operating leverage helped drive a 2-percentage point improvement in our adjusted EBITDA margin," said Hardeep Gulati, PowerSchool CEO. “Our platform of leading K-12 solutions continues to be the preferred choice for over 17,000 school districts and states who leverage our technology to enhance operations, empower teachers, and drive positive student outcomes."
First Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
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Revenue: Total revenue was
$185.0 million 16% year-over-year. -
S&S Revenue: Subscriptions and support revenue was
$166.9 million 18% year-over-year. -
Gross Profit: GAAP gross profit was
$105.1 million 57% of total revenue, and Adjusted Gross Profit* was$127.9 million 69% of total revenue. -
Net Income/Loss: GAAP net loss was
$22.8 million 12% of total revenue, and Non-GAAP Net Income* was$35.4 million 19% of total revenue. -
Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA* was
$61.3 million 24% year-over-year and representing33% of total revenue. -
Earnings/Loss Per Share: GAAP net loss per diluted share was
$0.12 $0.17 -
Cash Flow: Net cash used in operating activities was
$89.7 million 48% of total revenue, and Free Cash Flow* was negative$102.5 million 55% of total revenue. -
ARR: Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)* was
$720.3 million 18% year-over-year, and Net Revenue Retention Rate* was107.0% .
* Definitions of the key business metrics and the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release and reconciliations of such measures to the most closely comparable GAAP measures are included below under the headings “Definitions of Certain Key Business Metrics” and “Use and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Recent Business Highlights
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Customer Momentum: Won several notable deals in the quarter, including our largest-ever Special Programs contract, with the Indiana Department of Education, and significant cross-sells to
Toledo Public Schools, Visalia Unified School District,San Bernardino City Unified School District, and LEAP Social Enterprise inPuerto Rico . - Delivering AI: Announced general availability of two AI-powered solutions, PowerBuddy for Learning and PowerBuddy for Assessment, which streamline workflows, reduce teacher workload, and enhance personalized education. These solutions integrate with Schoology and Assessments, adhere to responsible AI principles, and leverage Microsoft Azure's OpenAI Services technology to benefit educators, students, and parents.
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Leading AI Readiness: Continued creating demand for AI solutions in key markets by releasing an AI Readiness customer assessment and hosted the inaugural 'Innovation in Education:
UAE Schools' Summit' in collaboration with Esol Education. The event brought together top schools and education leaders from across theUAE to discuss how to prepare for new AI solutions by implementing a secure data lake and Responsible AI principles. Additionally, PowerSchool hosted AI Readiness workshops inFolsom, CA , and delivered a keynote address at the British Educational Training and Technology Show (BETT) in January outlining guidance for the responsible use of Generative AI in education and the evolution of PowerSchool's AI ecosystem. Finally, PowerSchool joined the UNESCO Global Education Coalition to support the digital transformation of education worldwide. -
International Expansion: Continued progress in international markets including the signing of one of our first partner deals through our channel partner Board Middle East (BME). BME helped us land Knights of Knowledge International Schools in
Saudi Arabia , who purchased SIS, Schoology, and supporting modules to benefit their students and teachers. Another notable win was with Arabian Education Development in theUAE , an existing customer using SIS, Schoology, Talent, Analytics, and other products, who expanded by purchasing our Behavior solution. And inLatin America , we broadened our presence with the International School ofTegucigalpa , an existing Schoology customer who chose to expand with us by purchasing SIS, Enrollment, Ecollect, and supporting modules. - Leadership: Added new Chief Accounting Officer Jon Scrimshaw, who brings 20+ years of experience in developing and managing world-class accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and tax functions for global software and technology companies including most recently Valencell, Inc. and Red Hat, Inc.
Commenting on the Company’s results, Eric Shander, PowerSchool President and CFO, added, “We demonstrated continued operational excellence and execution in line with our strategy during the first quarter. Our leading platform is resonating with customers worldwide and helping drive sustainable double-digit top line growth. We believe our focus on innovative new products that solve the K-12 ecosystem's most pressing challenges will provide meaningful differentiation that will drive long-term value for students, educators, employees, and shareholders."
Financial Outlook
The Company currently expects the following results:
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* Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure was not reconciled to net income (loss), the most closely comparable GAAP financial measure because net income (loss) is not accessible on a forward-looking basis. The Company is unable to reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to net loss without unreasonable efforts because the Company is currently unable to predict with a reasonable degree of certainty the type and extent of certain items that would be expected to impact net income (loss) for these periods but would not impact Adjusted EBITDA. Such items include stock-based compensation charges, depreciation and amortization of capitalized software costs and acquired intangible assets, severance, and other items. The unavailable information could have a significant impact on net income (loss). The foregoing financial outlook reflects the Company’s expectations as of today's date. Given the number of risk factors, uncertainties, and assumptions discussed below, actual results may differ materially. The Company does not intend to update its financial outlook until its next quarterly results announcement.
Important disclosures in this earnings release about and reconciliations of historical non-GAAP financial measures to the most closely comparable GAAP measures are provided below under “Use and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Conference Call Details
PowerSchool will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter 2024 financial results on May 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Those wishing to participate via webcast should access the call through PowerSchool’s Investor Relations website. An archived webcast will be made available shortly after the conference call ends.
Those wishing to participate via telephone may dial 1-844-826-3035 (
About PowerSchool
PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC) is the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harder provisions of the
We caution you that the factors referenced above may not contain all of the factors that are important to you. In addition, we cannot assure you that we will realize the results or developments we expect or anticipate or, even if substantially realized, that they will result in the consequences or affect us or our operations in the way we expect. All forward-looking statements reflect our beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, to reflect future events, future developments or circumstances, or new information.
Definitions of Certain Key Business Metrics
Annualized Recurring Revenue (“ARR”)
ARR represents the annualized value of all recurring contracts as of the end of the period. ARR mitigates fluctuations due to seasonality, contract term, one-time discounts given to help customers meet their budgetary and cash flow needs, and the sales mix for recurring and non-recurring revenue. We record ARR at the time a customer purchases a new product or renews an existing product, and at a value that represents the contracted annual recurring revenue value excluding any granted one-time discounts. ARR does not have any standardized meaning and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. ARR should be viewed independently of revenue and deferred revenue and is not intended to be combined with or to replace either of those items. ARR is not a forecast, and the active contracts at the end of a reporting period used in calculating ARR may or may not be extended or renewed by our customers.
Net Revenue Retention Rate (“NRR”)
We believe that our ability to retain and grow recurring revenues from our existing customers over time strengthens the stability and predictability of our revenue base and is reflective of the value we deliver to them through upselling and cross selling our solution portfolio. Typically, our customer agreements are sold on a three-year basis with one-year rolling renewals and annual price escalators. These annual renewal processes provide us an additional opportunity to upsell and cross sell additional products. We assess our performance in this area using a metric we refer to as Net Revenue Retention Rate (“NRR”). For the purposes of calculating NRR, we exclude from our calculation of NRR any changes in ARR attributable to Intersect customers, as this product is sold through our channel partnership with EAB Global, Inc. and is pursuant to annual revenue minimums, therefore the business will not be managed based on NRR. We calculate our dollar-based NRR as of the end of a reporting period as follows:
- Numerator. We measure ARR from renewed and new sale opportunities booked as of the last day of the current reporting period from customers with associated ARR as of the last day of the prior year comparative reporting period.
- Denominator. We measure, as of the last day of the current reporting period, the last twelve months of ARR that was scheduled for renewal.
The quotient obtained from this calculation is our dollar-based net revenue retention rate. Our NRR provides insight into the impact on current year recurring revenues of expanding adoption of our solutions by our existing customers during the current period. Our NRR is subject to adjustments for acquisitions, consolidations, spin-offs, and other market activity.
Use and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe the following non-GAAP measures are useful in evaluating our operating performance. We believe that non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively, may be helpful to investors because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance and assists in comparisons with other companies, some of which use similar non-GAAP financial information to supplement their GAAP results. The non-GAAP financial information is presented for analytical and supplemental informational purposes only, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from similarly-titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. A reconciliation is provided below for each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Adjusted Gross Profit: Adjusted Gross Profit is a supplemental measure of operating performance that is not made under GAAP and that does not represent, and should not be considered as, an alternative to gross profit, as determined in accordance with GAAP. We define Adjusted Gross Profit as gross profit, adjusted for depreciation, share-based compensation expense and the related employer payroll tax, restructuring and acquisition-related expenses, and amortization of acquired intangible assets and capitalized product development costs. We use Adjusted Gross Profit to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget, and to develop short-term and long-term operating plans. We believe that Adjusted Gross Profit is a useful measure to us and to our investors because it provides consistency and comparability with our past financial performance and between fiscal periods, as the metric generally eliminates the effects of the variability of depreciation, share-based compensation, restructuring expense, acquisition-related expenses, and amortization of acquired intangibles and capitalized product development costs from period to period, which may fluctuate for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance. We believe that the use of this measure enables us to more effectively evaluate our performance period-over-period and relative to our competitors.
Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss), Non-GAAP Cost of Revenue and Operating Expenses, and Adjusted EBITDA: Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss), Non-GAAP Cost of Revenue, Non-GAAP Operating Expenses, and Adjusted EBITDA are supplemental measures of operating performance that are not made under GAAP and that do not represent, and should not be considered as, an alternative to net income (loss), GAAP cost of revenue, and GAAP operating expenses, as applicable. We define Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) as net income (loss) adjusted for depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense and the related employer payroll tax, management fees, restructuring expense, and acquisition-related expenses. We define Non-GAAP Cost of Revenue and Operating Expenses as their respective GAAP measures adjusted for share-based compensation expense and the related employer payroll tax, management fees, restructuring expense, and acquisition-related expense. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted for all of the above items, net interest expense, nonrecurring litigation expense, and provision for (benefit from) income tax. We use Non-GAAP Net Income, Non-GAAP Cost of Revenue, Non-GAAP Operating Expenses, and Adjusted EBITDA to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends and to develop short-term and long-term operating plans. We believe that Non-GAAP Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA facilitate comparison of our operating performance on a consistent basis between periods and, when viewed in combination with our results prepared in accordance with GAAP, help provide a broader picture of factors and trends affecting our results of operations.
Free Cash Flow and Unlevered Free Cash Flow: Free Cash Flow and Unlevered Free Cash Flow are supplemental measures of liquidity that are not made under GAAP and that do not represent, and should not be considered as, an alternative to cash flow from operations, as determined by GAAP. We define Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for purchases of property and equipment and capitalized product development costs. We define Unlevered Free Cash Flow as Free Cash Flow plus cash paid for interest on outstanding debt. We believe that Free Cash Flow and Unlevered Free Cash Flow are useful indicators of liquidity that provide information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by our operations inclusive of that used for investments in property and equipment and capitalized product development costs as well as cash paid for interest on outstanding debt.
These non-GAAP financial measures have their limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Because of these limitations, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a replacement for their respective comparable financial measures, as determined by GAAP, or as a measure of our profitability or liquidity. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using non-GAAP measures only for supplemental purposes.
For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, please see “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (unaudited) |
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(in thousands except per share data) |
Three Months Ended
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Revenue: |
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Subscriptions and support |
$ |
166,927 |
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$ |
141,073 |
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Service |
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16,686 |
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16,233 |
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License and other |
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1,354 |
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|
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2,148 |
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Total revenue |
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184,967 |
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159,454 |
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Cost of revenue: |
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|
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Subscriptions and support |
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46,327 |
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|
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38,194 |
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Service |
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13,383 |
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|
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14,323 |
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License and other |
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1,071 |
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|
|
951 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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19,080 |
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|
|
16,021 |
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Total cost of revenue |
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79,861 |
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|
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69,489 |
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Gross profit |
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105,106 |
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89,965 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Research and development |
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31,651 |
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25,421 |
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Selling, general, and administrative |
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52,432 |
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|
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49,558 |
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Acquisition costs |
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753 |
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— |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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17,349 |
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|
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15,771 |
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Total operating expenses |
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102,185 |
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90,750 |
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Income (loss) from operations |
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2,921 |
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(785 |
) |
Interest expense—net |
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20,996 |
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14,029 |
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Other expenses (income) —net |
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(99 |
) |
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44 |
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Loss before income taxes |
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(17,976 |
) |
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(14,858 |
) |
Income tax expense (benefit) |
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4,872 |
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(45 |
) |
Net loss |
$ |
(22,848 |
) |
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$ |
(14,813 |
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Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest |
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(3,290 |
) |
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(2,960 |
) |
Net loss attributable to PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. |
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(19,558 |
) |
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(11,853 |
) |
Net loss attributable to PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. Class A common stock: |
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Basic |
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(19,558 |
) |
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(11,853 |
) |
Diluted |
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(24,131 |
) |
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(11,853 |
) |
Net loss attributable to PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. per share of Class A common stock, basic and diluted |
$ |
(0.12 |
) |
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$ |
(0.07 |
) |
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock: |
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Basic |
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165,037,089 |
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160,506,571 |
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Diluted |
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202,691,148 |
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160,506,571 |
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes: |
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Foreign currency translation |
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(734 |
) |
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86 |
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Change in unrealized loss on investments |
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— |
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3 |
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) |
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(734 |
) |
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89 |
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Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest |
$ |
(136 |
) |
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$ |
17 |
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Comprehensive loss attributable to PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. |
$ |
(20,156 |
) |
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$ |
(11,781 |
) |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) |
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(in thousands) |
March 31, 2024 |
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December 31, 2023 |
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Assets |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
17,425 |
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$ |
39,054 |
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Accounts receivable—net of allowance of |
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61,121 |
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76,618 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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51,609 |
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40,449 |
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Total current assets |
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130,155 |
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156,121 |
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Property and equipment - net |
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8,181 |
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5,003 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
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15,900 |
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15,998 |
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Capitalized product development costs - net |
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112,810 |
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112,089 |
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Goodwill |
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2,770,971 |
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2,740,725 |
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Intangible assets - net |
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692,953 |
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710,635 |
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Other assets |
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35,897 |
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|
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36,311 |
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Total assets |
$ |
3,766,867 |
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$ |
3,776,882 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ |
12,686 |
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$ |
13,629 |
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Accrued expenses |
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110,858 |
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|
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116,271 |
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Operating lease liabilities, current |
|
3,837 |
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|
|
4,958 |
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Deferred revenue, current |
|
275,461 |
|
|
|
373,672 |
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Revolving credit facility |
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125,000 |
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|
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— |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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8,379 |
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|
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8,379 |
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Total current liabilities |
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536,221 |
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516,909 |
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Noncurrent Liabilities: |
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Other liabilities |
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1,902 |
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|
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2,178 |
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Operating lease liabilities—net of current |
|
13,461 |
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|
|
13,359 |
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Deferred taxes |
|
276,629 |
|
|
|
275,316 |
|
Tax Receivable Agreement liability |
|
375,647 |
|
|
|
396,397 |
|
Deferred revenue—net of current |
|
8,196 |
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|
|
6,111 |
|
Long-term debt, net |
|
810,497 |
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|
|
811,325 |
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Total liabilities |
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2,022,553 |
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|
|
2,021,595 |
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Stockholders' Equity: |
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Class A common stock, |
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16 |
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16 |
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Class B common stock, |
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4 |
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4 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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1,532,371 |
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|
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1,520,288 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
(2,828 |
) |
|
|
(2,094 |
) |
Accumulated deficit |
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(237,945 |
) |
|
|
(218,387 |
) |
Total stockholders' equity attributable to PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. |
|
1,291,618 |
|
|
|
1,299,827 |
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Non-controlling interest |
|
452,696 |
|
|
|
455,460 |
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Total stockholders' equity |
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1,744,314 |
|
|
|
1,755,287 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ |
3,766,867 |
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$ |
3,776,882 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended
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(in thousands) |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
$ |
(22,848 |
) |
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$ |
(14,813 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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36,429 |
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31,792 |
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Share-based compensation |
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14,155 |
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14,549 |
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Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets |
|
851 |
|
|
|
788 |
|
Change in fair value of contingent consideration |
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20 |
|
|
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(450 |
) |
Amortization of debt issuance costs |
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1,487 |
|
|
|
876 |
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(Benefit from) provision for allowance for doubtful accounts |
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(1,272 |
) |
|
|
369 |
|
Loss (gain) on lease modification |
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(37 |
) |
|
|
52 |
|
Loss (gain) on sale/disposal of property and equipment |
|
(816 |
) |
|
|
48 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities — net of effects of acquisitions: |
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|
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Accounts receivables |
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17,748 |
|
|
|
8,360 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
(9,922 |
) |
|
|
(7,135 |
) |
Other assets |
|
191 |
|
|
|
(2,283 |
) |
Accounts payable |
|
(646 |
) |
|
|
250 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
(25,371 |
) |
|
|
(16,512 |
) |
Other liabilities |
|
(1,654 |
) |
|
|
(1,753 |
) |
Deferred taxes |
|
4,533 |
|
|
|
(494 |
) |
Tax Receivable Agreement liability |
|
323 |
|
|
|
16 |
|
Deferred revenue |
|
(102,856 |
) |
|
|
(73,687 |
) |
Net cash used in operating activities |
|
(89,685 |
) |
|
|
(60,027 |
) |
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
||||
Purchases of property and equipment |
|
(3,887 |
) |
|
|
(356 |
) |
Investment in capitalized product development costs |
|
(8,956 |
) |
|
|
(9,676 |
) |
Acquisitions—net of cash acquired |
|
(36,062 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Payment of acquisition-related deferred consideration |
|
(5,800 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
(54,705 |
) |
|
|
(10,032 |
) |
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
||||
Taxes paid related to the net share settlement of equity awards |
|
(65 |
) |
|
|
(1,284 |
) |
Proceeds from Revolving Credit Agreement |
|
140,000 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Repayment of Revolving Credit Agreement |
|
(15,000 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Repayment of First Lien Debt |
|
(2,095 |
) |
|
|
(1,938 |
) |
Payment of contingent consideration |
|
(245 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
|
122,595 |
|
|
|
(3,222 |
) |
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash |
$ |
166 |
|
|
$ |
73 |
|
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash |
|
(21,629 |
) |
|
|
(73,208 |
) |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash—Beginning of period |
|
39,554 |
|
|
|
137,981 |
|
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash—End of period |
$ |
17,925 |
|
|
$ |
64,773 |
|
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (unaudited) |
|||||||
Reconciliation of gross profit to Adjusted Gross Profit |
|||||||
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
||||||
(in thousands except percentages) |
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Gross profit |
$ |
105,106 |
|
|
$ |
89,965 |
|
Depreciation |
|
151 |
|
|
|
252 |
|
Share-based compensation (1) |
|
2,273 |
|
|
|
2,458 |
|
Restructuring (2) |
|
1,279 |
|
|
|
13 |
|
Acquisition-related expense (3) |
|
173 |
|
|
|
87 |
|
Amortization |
|
18,929 |
|
|
|
15,769 |
|
Adjusted Gross Profit |
$ |
127,911 |
|
|
$ |
108,544 |
|
Gross Profit Margin (4) |
|
56.8 |
% |
|
|
56.4 |
% |
Adjusted Gross Profit Margin (5) |
|
69.2 |
% |
|
|
68.1 |
% |
| ______________ | |
(1) |
Refers to expenses in cost of revenue associated with share-based compensation. |
(2) |
Refers to expenses in cost of revenue related to migration of customers from legacy to core products, and severance expense related to offshoring activities and executive departures. |
(3) |
Refers to expenses in cost of revenue incurred to execute and integrate acquisitions, including retention awards, and severance for acquired employees. |
(4) |
Represents gross profit as a percentage of revenue. |
(5) |
Represents Adjusted Gross Profit as a percentage of revenue. |
Reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA |
|||||||
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
||||||
(in thousands except percentages) |
2024 |
|
2023 |
||||
|
|
|
|
||||
Net loss |
$ |
(22,848 |
) |
|
$ |
(14,813 |
) |
Add: |
|
|
|
||||
Amortization |
|
35,492 |
|
|
|
30,873 |
|
Depreciation |
|
937 |
|
|
|
918 |
|
Interest expense - net (1) |
|
20,996 |
|
|
|
14,029 |
|
Income tax expense (benefit) |
|
4,872 |
|
|
|
(45 |
) |
Share-based compensation |
|
14,685 |
|
|
|
15,481 |
|
Management fees (2) |
|
80 |
|
|
|
63 |
|
Restructuring (3) |
|
3,858 |
|
|
|
1,366 |
|
Acquisition-related expense (4) |
|
3,202 |
|
|
|
1,534 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
61,274 |
|
|
$ |
49,406 |
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Net loss margin |
|
(12.4 |
)% |
|
|
(9.3 |
)% |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (5) |
|
33.1 |
% |
|
|
31.0 |
% |
| ______________ | |
(1) |
Interest expense, net of interest income. |
(2) |
Refers to expense associated with collaboration with our principal stockholders and their internal consulting groups. |
(3) |
Refers to costs incurred related to migration of customers from legacy to core products, remaining lease obligations for abandoned facilities, severance expense related to offshoring activities, facility closures, loss on modification of debt, nonrecurring litigation expense, and executive departures. |
(4) |
Refers to direct transaction and debt-related fees reflected in our acquisition costs line item of our income statement and incremental acquisition-related costs that are incurred to perform diligence, execute and integrate acquisitions, including retention awards and severance for acquired employees, and other transaction and integration expenses. Also, refers to the fair value adjustments recorded to the contingent consideration liability related to the acquisitions of Kinvolved, Inc. ("Kinvolved") and Chalk.com Education ULC ("Chalk"). These incremental costs are embedded in our research and development, selling, general and administrative, and cost of revenue line items. |
(5) |
Represents Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue. |
Reconciliation of net loss to Non-GAAP Net Income |
|||||||
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) |
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Net loss |
$ |
(22,848 |
) |
|
$ |
(14,813 |
) |
Add: |
|
|
|
||||
Amortization |
|
35,492 |
|
|
|
30,873 |
|
Depreciation |
|
937 |
|
|
|
918 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
14,685 |
|
|
|
15,481 |
|
Management fees (1) |
|
80 |
|
|
|
63 |
|
Restructuring (2) |
|
3,858 |
|
|
|
1,366 |
|
Acquisition-related expense (3) |
|
3,202 |
|
|
|
1,534 |
|
Non-GAAP Net Income |
$ |
35,407 |
|
|
$ |
35,422 |
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Weighted-average Class A common stock used in computing GAAP net loss per share, basic |
|
165,037,089 |
|
|
|
160,506,571 |
|
Weighted-average Class A common stock used in computing GAAP net loss per share, diluted |
|
202,691,148 |
|
|
|
160,506,571 |
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Weighted-average shares Class A common stock used in computing Non-GAAP net income, basic |
|
165,037,089 |
|
|
|
160,506,571 |
|
Dilutive impact of LLC Units |
|
37,654,059 |
|
|
|
37,654,059 |
|
Dilutive impact of Restricted Shares and RSUs |
|
926,215 |
|
|
|
1,262,790 |
|
Dilutive impact of Market-share units |
|
510,314 |
|
|
|
26,027 |
|
Weighted-average shares Class A common stock used in computing Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted |
|
204,127,677 |
|
|
|
199,449,447 |
|
|
|
|
|
||||
GAAP net loss attributable to the PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. per share of Class A common stock, basic |
$ |
(0.12 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.07 |
) |
Non-GAAP net income attributable to the PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. per share of Class A common stock, basic |
$ |
0.21 |
|
|
$ |
0.22 |
|
GAAP net loss attributable to the PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. per share of Class A common stock, diluted |
$ |
(0.12 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.07 |
) |
Non-GAAP net income attributable to the PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. per share of Class A common stock, diluted |
$ |
0.17 |
|
|
$ |
0.18 |
|
| ______________ | |
(1) |
Refers to expense associated with collaboration with our principal stockholders and their internal consulting groups. |
(2) |
Refers to costs incurred related to migration of customers from legacy to core products, remaining lease obligations for abandoned facilities, severance expense related to offshoring activities, facility closures, executive departures, loss on modification of debt, and nonrecurring litigation expense. |
(3) |
Refers to direct transaction and debt-related fees reflected in our acquisition costs line item of our income statement and incremental acquisition-related costs that are incurred to perform diligence, execute and integrate acquisitions, including retention awards and severance for acquired employees, and other transaction and integration expenses. Also, refers to the fair value adjustments recorded to the contingent consideration liability related to the acquisitions of Kinvolved and Chalk. These incremental costs are embedded in our research and development, selling, general and administrative, and cost of revenue line items. |
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Cost of Revenue and Operating Expenses |
|||||
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
||||
(in thousands) |
2024 |
|
2023 |
||
|
|
|
|
||
GAAP Cost of Revenue - Subscriptions and Support |
$ |
46,327 |
|
$ |
38,194 |
Less: |
|
|
|
||
Share-based compensation |
|
1,549 |
|
|
1,556 |
Restructuring |
|
1,021 |
|
|
— |
Acquisition-related expense |
|
136 |
|
|
22 |
Non-GAAP Cost of Revenue - Subscription and Support |
$ |
43,621 |
|
$ |
36,616 |
|
|
|
|
||
GAAP Cost of Revenue - Service |
$ |
13,383 |
|
$ |
14,323 |
Less: |
|
|
|
||
Share-based compensation |
|
723 |
|
|
902 |
Restructuring |
|
257 |
|
|
13 |
Acquisition-related expense |
|
40 |
|
|
65 |
Non-GAAP Cost of Revenue - Service |
$ |
12,363 |
|
$ |
13,343 |
|
|
|
|
||
GAAP Research & Development |
$ |
31,651 |
|
$ |
25,421 |
Less: |
|
|
|
||
Share-based compensation |
|
3,636 |
|
|
4,072 |
Restructuring |
|
2,396 |
|
|
105 |
Acquisition-related expense |
|
493 |
|
|
1,376 |
Non-GAAP Research & Development |
$ |
25,126 |
|
$ |
19,868 |
|
|
|
|
||
GAAP Selling, General and Administrative |
$ |
52,432 |
|
$ |
49,558 |
Less: |
|
|
|
||
Share-based compensation |
|
8,777 |
|
|
8,951 |
Management fees |
|
80 |
|
|
63 |
Restructuring |
|
145 |
|
|
1,248 |
Acquisition-related expense |
|
1,780 |
|
|
70 |
Non-GAAP Selling, General and Administrative |
$ |
41,650 |
|
$ |
39,226 |
|
|
|
|
||
Reconciliation of Net Cash Used in Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow and Unlevered Free Cash Flow |
|||||||
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
||||||
(in thousands) |
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
Net cash used in operating activities |
$ |
(89,685 |
) |
|
$ |
(60,027 |
) |
Purchases of property and equipment |
|
(3,887 |
) |
|
|
(356 |
) |
Capitalized product development costs |
|
(8,956 |
) |
|
|
(9,676 |
) |
Free Cash Flow |
$ |
(102,527 |
) |
|
$ |
(70,059 |
) |
Add: |
|
|
|
||||
Cash paid for interest on outstanding debt |
|
19,129 |
|
|
|
13,695 |
|
Unlevered Free Cash Flow |
$ |
(83,398 |
) |
|
$ |
(56,364 |
) |
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