– Generated robust quarterly BPaaS bookings
of $261 million – – Annual cash from operations increased by $100
million to $386 million – – Exceeded 2023 adjusted EPS guidance
range – – $3 billion of revenue under contract for 2024 – –Board of
Directors authorizes strategic portfolio review to accelerate
platform and wellbeing strategy –
Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading cloud-based provider of
integrated digital human capital and business solutions, today
reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended
December 31, 2023.
“Our three-year transformation has generated significant
momentum and enabled Alight to deliver strong 2023 results,” said
Chief Executive Officer Stephan Scholl. “Our 2023 highlights
include strong demand for our solutions with BPaaS revenue growth
of 34%, gross margin improvement of over 150 basis points and
growth of 35% in operating cash flow. We’re starting 2024 with a
great foundation with record revenue under contract of $3 billion
and a steadfast and focused mission to deliver employer and
employee outcomes through our Alight Worklife® platform
strategy.
As a next step in unlocking the power of our core business, we
hired financial advisors who have been conducting a strategic
portfolio review. Our overarching goal is to advance our platform
and wellbeing strategy, while building a higher margin and
recurring revenue business that enables us to accelerate the
achievement of our mid-term financial and strategic objectives. In
doing so, we believe we can move even faster to deliver value for
our clients, colleagues and shareholders.”
Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights (all comparisons are
relative to fourth quarter 2022)
- Revenue increased 1.9% over the prior year period to $960
million
- Business Process as a Service (BPaaS) revenue grew 29.8% to
$222 million, representing 23.1% of total revenue
- BPaaS bookings on a total contract value (TCV) basis were $261
million and since the start of 2021, we have delivered BPaaS TCV
bookings of over $2.2 billion, ahead of the goal of $1.5 billion by
the end of 2023
- Gross profit of $369 million and gross profit margin of 38.4%,
compared to $342 million and 36.3% in the prior year period,
respectively, and adjusted gross profit of $402 million and
adjusted gross profit margin of 41.9%, compared to $370 million and
39.3%, in the prior year period, respectively
- Net loss of $86 million compared to net loss of $66 million in
the prior year period driven by a $136 million increase in non-cash
charges
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 11.6% over the prior year period to $270
million
- New wins or expanded relationships with companies including
Siemens, Opel, and Alsa
Full Year 2023 Highlights (all comparisons are relative
to full year 2022)
- Revenue increased 8.9% over the prior year period to $3,410
million
- BPaaS revenue grew 34% to $756 million, representing 22.2% of
total revenue compared to 18% last year
- BPaaS bookings on a TCV basis of $747 million
- Gross profit of $1,140 million and gross profit margin of 33.4%
compared to $996 million and 31.8% in the prior year period,
respectively, and adjusted gross profit of $1,261 million and
adjusted gross profit margin of 37.0% compared to $1,092 million
and 34.9%, in the prior year period, respectively
- Net loss of $278 million compared to net loss of $72 million in
the prior year period driven by a $271 million increase in non-cash
charges
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 12.1% over the prior year period to $739
million
- Cash from operations of $386 million, up $100 million or 35%
from the prior year period
- Repurchased $40 million of our common stock under existing
share repurchase program
Fourth Quarter 2023 Results
Consolidated Results
Revenue grew 1.9% to $960 million, as compared to $942 million
in the prior year period. The improvement was driven by a 24.2%
increase in Professional Services revenue, and a 0.7% increase in
Employer Solutions revenue due to increased project revenue,
partially offset by a slight decline in Employer Solutions
recurring revenue as a result of the isolated impact related to a
client in the Retiree Health business. Recurring revenues were
82.4% of total revenue.
Gross profit was $369 million, or 38.4% of revenue, compared to
$342 million, or 36.3% of revenue in the prior year period. The
increase in gross profit was primarily driven by revenue growth as
noted above and productivity savings, partially offset by
additional costs associated with the rise in revenues.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $199 million,
compared to $196 million in the prior year period. The increase was
primarily driven by the inclusion of expenses from our 2022
acquisition and costs incurred from our previously announced
restructuring program.
Interest expense was $31 million as compared to $33 million in
the prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to increased
hedging activity at favorable market rates, the opportunistic
repricing of our 2028 term loan, and higher interest income.
The Company’s loss before income tax benefit was $116 million
compared to loss before income tax expense of $7 million in the
prior year period. The change was primarily due to the non-cash
goodwill impairment charge related to our Cloud Services reporting
unit, non-operating fair value remeasurements of financial
instruments and the tax receivable agreement.
Full Year 2023 Results
Consolidated Results
Revenue grew 8.9% to $3,410 million, as compared to $3,132
million in the prior year period. The improvement was driven by a
9.0% increase in Employer Solutions revenue due to increased net
commercial activity, project revenue, and volumes as well as the
impact of our 2022 acquisition, and 13.5% growth in Professional
Services revenue, largely due to project revenue. Recurring
revenues comprised 84.0% of total revenue and grew 8.5% to $2,863
million.
Gross profit was $1,140 million, or 33.4% of revenue, compared
to $996 million, or 31.8% of revenue in the prior year period. The
increase in gross profit was primarily driven by revenue growth as
noted above and productivity savings, partially offset by
additional costs associated with the rise in revenues.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $754 million,
compared to $671 million in the prior year period. The increase was
primarily driven by the inclusion of expenses from our 2022
acquisition and costs incurred from our previously announced
restructuring program.
Interest expense was $131 million as compared to $122 million in
the prior year period, due to higher market interest rates,
partially offset by the opportunistic repricing of our 2028 term
loan and interest rate hedges.
The Company’s loss before income tax benefit was $282 million
compared to loss before income tax expense of $41 million in the
prior year period. The change was primarily due to the non-cash
goodwill impairment charge related to our Cloud Services reporting
unit, non-operating fair value remeasurements of financial
instruments and the tax receivable agreement.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Segment Results
Employer Solutions
Employer Solutions revenues grew 0.7% to $842 million, as
compared to $836 million in the prior year period, as a result of
increased project revenue, partially offset by a slight decline in
recurring revenue as a result of the isolated impact related to a
client in the Retiree Health business. Recurring revenue declined
slightly to $753 million and was impacted by the aforementioned
Retiree Health client, while project revenue was up 9.9% to $89
million.
Employer Solutions gross profit was $324 million, as compared to
$318 million in the prior year period, up 1.9%, driven by revenue
growth and productivity savings, partially offset by costs
associated with funding growth of current and future revenues.
Employer Solutions adjusted gross profit was $355 million, as
compared to $345 million in the prior year period, up 2.9%,
primarily due to the factors impacting gross profit above.
Professional Services
Professional Services revenues were up 24.2% to $118 million as
compared to $95 million in the prior year period as a result of
higher recurring revenue and higher project revenue. Recurring
revenue and project revenue rose by $4 million and $19 million,
respectively.
Professional Services gross profit was $45 million and adjusted
gross profit was $47 million, representing an increase of $21
million and $22 million, respectively, compared to the prior year
period.
Balance Sheet Highlights
As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents
balance was $358 million, total debt was $2,794 million and total
debt net of cash and cash equivalents was $2,436 million.
The interest rates on the Company’s debt are 84% fixed through
2024, and 60% through 2025.
Strategic Portfolio Review
Alight announced that its Board of Directors authorized the
hiring of financial advisors who have been conducting a strategic
portfolio review. There is no deadline or definitive timetable set
for completion of the strategic review process and there can be no
assurance that this process will result in the Company pursuing a
transaction or any other strategic outcome. Alight does not intend
to make any further public comment regarding the strategic
portfolio review until it has been completed or the Company
determines that a disclosure is required by law or otherwise deemed
appropriate.
Business Outlook
We expect BPaaS will continue to be our high-revenue growth
category at over 15% and the driver of our overall trajectory as it
continues to becomes a larger proportion of Alight. While total
annual revenue growth is expected to be 6-8% through the mid-term,
we expect 2024 to be slightly lower at 4-6% that ramps throughout
the year driven by the timing of our 2023 bookings, our exit from
the Hosted business, and our first half compare. As we begin 2024,
the business has $3.0 billion revenue under contract, $2.1 billion
for 2025, and $1.5 billion for 2026, giving us continued confidence
in our mid-term outlook. For full year 2024, we expect:
- Revenue of $3.55 billion to $3.61 billion (growth of 4% to
6%).
- BPaaS Revenue of over $870 million (growth of 15%+).
- Adjusted EBITDA of $800 million to $815 million.
- Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.72 to $0.77.
- Operating Cash Flow Conversion rate of 55-65%.
Reconciliations of the historical financial measures used in
this press release that are not recognized under U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") are included below. Because
GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis are not
accessible, and reconciling information is not available without
unreasonable effort, we have not provided reconciliations for
forward-looking non-GAAP measures. For the same reasons, we are
unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable
information, which could be material to future results.
Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Information
A conference call to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter and
full year 2023 financial results is scheduled for today, February
21, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time).
Interested parties can access the live webcast and accompanying
presentation materials by logging on to the Investor Relations
section on the Company’s website at http://investor.alight.com. A
replay of the conference call and the accompanying presentation
materials will be available on the investor relations website for
approximately 90 days.
About Alight Solutions
Alight is a leading cloud-based human capital technology and
services provider that powers confident health, wealth and
wellbeing decisions for 36 million people and dependents. Our
Alight Worklife® platform combines data and analytics with a
simple, seamless user experience. Supported by our global delivery
capabilities, Alight Worklife is transforming the employee
experience for people around the world. With personalized,
data-driven health, wealth, pay and wellbeing insights, Alight
brings people the security of better outcomes and peace of mind
throughout life’s big moments and most important decisions. Learn
how Alight unlocks growth for organizations of all sizes at
alight.com.
For more information, please visit www.alight.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. These statements include, but are not limited to,
statements related to the expectations regarding the performance
and outlook for Alight’s business, financial results, liquidity and
capital resources, our ability to achieve our operational and
financial targets, our strategic portfolio review, our expected
revenue under contract and other non-historical statements,
including statements in the "Strategic Portfolio Review" and
“Business Outlook” sections of this press release. In some cases,
these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of
words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,”
“continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “seeks,” “projects,”
“predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or the
negative version of these words or other comparable words. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and
uncertainties including, among others, risks related to declines in
economic activity in the industries, markets, and regions our
clients serve, including as a result of elevated interest rates or
changes in monetary and fiscal policies, competition in our
industry, risks related to the performance of our information
technology systems and networks, risks related to our ability to
maintain the security and privacy of confidential and proprietary
information, and risks related to changes in regulation, including
developments on the use of artificial intelligence and machine
learning. Additional factors that could cause Alight’s results to
differ materially from those described in the forward-looking
statements can be found under the section entitled “Risk Factors”
of Alight’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 1, 2023, as such
factors may be updated from time to time in Alight's filings with
the SEC, which are, or will be, accessible on the SEC's website at
www.sec.gov. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors
that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially
from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not
be construed as exhaustive and should be considered along with
other factors noted in this presentation and in Alight’s filings
with the SEC. Alight undertakes no obligation to publicly update or
review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new
information, future developments or otherwise, except as required
by law.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company refers to certain non-GAAP financial measures in
this press release, including: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA
Margin, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share,
Operating Cash Flow Conversion, Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted
Gross Profit Margin. Please see below for additional information
and for reconciliations of such non-GAAP financial measures. The
presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is used to enhance our
investors’ and lenders’ understanding of certain aspects of our
financial performance. This discussion is not meant to be
considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the
directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with
GAAP.
Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as earnings before interest,
taxes, depreciation and intangible amortization adjusted for the
impact of certain non-cash and other items that we do not consider
in the evaluation of ongoing operational performance. Adjusted
EBITDA Margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue.
Both Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are non-GAAP
financial measures used by management and our stakeholders to
provide useful supplemental information that enables a better
comparison of our performance across periods as well as to evaluate
our core operating performance.
Adjusted Net Income, which is defined as net income (loss)
attributable to Alight, Inc. adjusted for intangible amortization
and the impact of certain non-cash items that we do not consider in
the evaluation of ongoing operational performance, is a non-GAAP
financial measure used solely for the purpose of calculating
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share.
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share is defined as Adjusted Net
Income divided by the adjusted weighted-average number of shares of
Alight Inc. common stock, diluted. Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per
Share is used by us and our investors to evaluate our core
operating performance and to benchmark our operating performance
against our competitors.
Operating Cash Flow Conversion is defined as cash provided by
operating activities divided by Adjusted EBITDA. Operating Cash
Flow Conversion is used by management and stakeholders to evaluate
our core operating performance.
Adjusted Gross Profit is defined as revenue less cost of
services adjusted for depreciation, amortization and share-based
compensation, and Adjusted Gross Profit Margin is defined as
Adjusted Gross Profit divided by revenue. Management uses Adjusted
Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit Margin as key measures in
making financial, operating and planning decisions and in
evaluating our performance. We believe that presenting Adjusted
Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit Margin is useful to
investors as it eliminates the impact of certain non-cash expenses
and allows a direct comparison between periods.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Income (Loss)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December
31
Year ended December
31,
(in millions, except per share
amounts)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Revenue
$
960
$
942
$
3,410
$
3,132
Cost of services, exclusive of
depreciation and amortization
570
583
2,188
2,080
Depreciation and amortization
21
17
82
56
Gross Profit
369
342
1,140
996
Operating Expenses
Selling, general and administrative
199
196
754
671
Depreciation and intangible
amortization
85
85
339
339
Goodwill impairment
64
—
64
—
Total operating expenses
348
281
1,157
1,010
Operating Income (Loss)
21
61
(17
)
(14
)
Other (Income) Expense
(Gain) Loss from change in fair value of
financial instruments
21
15
10
(38
)
(Gain) Loss from change in fair value of
tax receivable agreement
88
22
118
(41
)
Interest expense
31
33
131
122
Other (income) expense, net
(3
)
(2
)
6
(16
)
Total other (income) expense, net
137
68
265
27
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax
(116
)
(7
)
(282
)
(41
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
(30
)
59
(4
)
31
Net Income (Loss)
(86
)
(66
)
(278
)
(72
)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling
interests
(3
)
(1
)
(12
)
(10
)
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to
Alight, Inc.
$
(83
)
$
(65
)
$
(266
)
$
(62
)
Earnings Per Share
Basic (net loss) earnings per share
$
(0.17
)
$
(0.14
)
$
(0.54
)
$
(0.14
)
Diluted (net loss) earnings per share
$
(0.17
)
$
(0.14
)
$
(0.54
)
$
(0.14
)
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheets
(Unaudited)
December 31,
December 31,
2023
2022
(in millions, except par values)
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
358
$
250
Receivables, net
698
678
Other current assets
319
379
Total Current Assets Before Fiduciary
Assets
1,375
1,307
Fiduciary assets
1,401
1,509
Total Current Assets
2,776
2,816
Goodwill
3,627
3,679
Intangible assets, net
3,554
3,872
Fixed assets, net
371
320
Deferred tax assets, net
41
6
Other assets
497
542
Total Assets
$
10,866
$
11,235
Liabilities and Stockholders'
Equity
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities
$
444
$
508
Current portion of long-term debt, net
25
31
Other current liabilities
317
300
Total Current Liabilities Before
Fiduciary Liabilities
786
839
Fiduciary liabilities
1,401
1,509
Total Current Liabilities
2,187
2,348
Deferred tax liabilities
32
60
Long-term debt, net
2,769
2,792
Long-term tax receivable agreement
733
568
Financial instruments
109
97
Other liabilities
210
281
Total Liabilities
$
6,040
$
6,146
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock at $0.0001 par value: 1.0
shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
$
—
$
—
Class A Common Stock: $0.0001 par value,
1,000.0 shares authorized; 510.9 and 478.3 issued and outstanding
as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
—
—
Class B Common Stock: $0.0001 par value,
20.0 shares authorized; 9.9 and 10.0 issued and outstanding as of
December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
—
—
Class V Common Stock: $0.0001 par value,
175.0 shares authorized; 29.0 and 63.5 issued and outstanding as of
December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
—
—
Class Z Common Stock: $0.0001 par value,
12.9 shares authorized; 3.4 and 5.6 issued and outstanding as of
December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
—
—
Treasury stock, at cost (6.4 and 1.5
shares at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022,
respectively)
(52
)
(12
)
Additional paid-in-capital
4,946
4,514
Retained deficit
(424
)
(158
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
71
95
Total Alight, Inc. Stockholders'
Equity
$
4,541
$
4,439
Noncontrolling interest
285
650
Total Stockholders' Equity
$
4,826
$
5,089
Total Liabilities and Stockholders'
Equity
$
10,866
$
11,235
Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Year Ended December
31,
(in millions)
2023
2022
Operating activities:
Net income (loss)
$
(278
)
$
(72
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation
102
79
Intangible asset amortization
319
316
Noncash lease expense
19
25
Financing fee and premium amortization
(2
)
(2
)
Share-based compensation expense
160
181
(Gain) loss from change in fair value of
financial instruments
10
(38
)
(Gain) loss from change in fair value of
tax receivable agreement
118
(41
)
Release of unrecognized tax provision
(1
)
(31
)
Deferred tax expense (benefit)
(9
)
26
Goodwill Impairment
64
—
Other
2
1
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities, net of business combinations:
Accounts receivable
(25
)
(136
)
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities
(68
)
72
Other assets and liabilities
(25
)
(94
)
Cash provided by operating
activities
$
386
$
286
Investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash
acquired
1
(87
)
Capital expenditures
(160
)
(148
)
Cash used in investing
activities
$
(159
)
$
(235
)
Financing activities:
Net increase (decrease) in fiduciary
liabilities
(108
)
229
Borrowings from banks
—
104
Financing fees
—
(3
)
Repayments to banks
(25
)
(141
)
Principal payments on finance lease
obligations
(25
)
(30
)
Payments on tax receivable agreements
(7
)
—
Tax payment for shares/units withheld in
lieu of taxes
(16
)
(8
)
Deferred and contingent consideration
payments
(9
)
(85
)
Repurchase of shares
(40
)
(12
)
Other financing activities
(1
)
—
Cash provided by (used in) financing
activities
$
(231
)
$
54
Effect of exchange rate changes on
cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
4
2
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash
equivalents and restricted cash
—
107
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted
cash at beginning of period
1,759
1,652
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted
cash at end of period
$
1,759
$
1,759
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to
Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December
31,
Year ended December
31,
(in millions)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net Income (Loss)
$
(86
)
$
(66
)
$
(278
)
$
(72
)
Interest expense
31
33
131
122
Income tax expense (benefit)
(30
)
59
(4
)
31
Depreciation
26
23
102
79
Intangible amortization
80
79
319
316
EBITDA
21
128
270
476
Share-based compensation
50
52
160
181
Transaction and integration
expenses(1)
13
8
29
19
Restructuring
12
20
85
63
(Gain) Loss from change in fair value of
financial instruments
21
15
10
(38
)
(Gain) Loss from change in fair value of
tax receivable agreement
88
22
118
(41
)
Other(2)
65
(3
)
67
(1
)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
270
$
242
$
739
$
659
Revenue
$
960
$
942
$
3,410
$
3,132
Adjusted EBITDA Margin(3)
28.1
%
25.7
%
21.7
%
21.0
%
Cash provided by (used for) operating
activities
$
386
$
286
Operating Cash Flow
Conversion(4)
52.2
%
43.4
%
(1) Transaction and integration expenses
primarily relate to acquisition and divestiture activities.
(2) Other primarily includes a $64 million
non-cash goodwill impairment charge for the three months and year
ended December 31, 2023 related to the Company’s Cloud Services
reporting unit.
(3) Adjusted EBITDA Margin is defined as
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.
(4) Operating Cash Flow Conversion is
defined as cash provided by operating activities divided by
Adjusted EBITDA. Operating Cash Flow Conversion is used by
management and stakeholders to evaluate our core operating
performance.
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss)
Attributable to Alight, Inc. to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted
Diluted Earnings per Share
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December
31,
Year Ended December
31,
2023
2022
2023
2022
(in millions, except share and per share
amounts)
Numerator:
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Alight,
Inc.
$
(83
)
$
(65
)
$
(266
)
$
(62
)
Conversion of noncontrolling interest
(3
)
(1
)
(12
)
(10
)
Intangible amortization
80
79
319
316
Share-based compensation
50
52
160
181
Transaction and integration expenses
(1)
13
8
29
19
Restructuring
12
20
85
63
(Gain) Loss from change in fair value of
financial instruments
21
15
10
(38
)
(Gain) Loss from change in fair value of
tax receivable agreement
88
22
118
(41
)
Other (2)
65
(3
)
67
(1
)
Tax effect of adjustments(3)
(81
)
(17
)
(125
)
(121
)
Adjusted Net Income
$
162
$
110
$
385
$
306
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding -
basic
497,702,644
461,593,431
489,461,259
458,558,192
Exchange of noncontrolling interest
units(4)
35,520,344
71,297,550
44,569,341
74,665,373
Impact of unvested RSUs(5)
10,080,390
7,624,817
10,080,390
7,624,817
Adjusted shares of Class A Common Stock
outstanding - diluted(6)
543,303,379
540,515,797
544,110,990
540,848,382
Basic (Net Loss) Earnings Per
Share
$
(0.17
)
$
(0.14
)
$
(0.54
)
$
(0.14
)
Diluted (Net Loss) Earnings Per
Share
$
(0.17
)
$
(0.14
)
$
(0.54
)
$
(0.14
)
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per
Share(6)(7)
$
0.30
$
0.20
$
0.71
$
0.57
(1) Transaction and integration expenses
primarily relate to acquisition and divestiture activities.
(2) Other primarily includes a $64 million
non-cash goodwill impairment charge for the three months and year
ended December 31, 2023 related to the Company’s Cloud Services
reporting unit.
(3) Income tax effects have been
calculated based on the statutory tax rates for both U.S. and
foreign jurisdictions based on the Company's mix of income and
adjusted for significant changes in fair value measurement.
(4) Assumes the full exchange of the units
held by noncontrolling interests for shares of Class A Common Stock
of Alight, Inc. pursuant to the exchange agreement.
(5) Includes non-vested time-based
restricted stock units that were determined to be antidilutive for
U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per share purposes.
(6) Excludes two tranches of contingently
issuable seller earnout shares: (i) 7.5 million shares will be
issued if the Company's Class A Common Stock's volume-weighted
average price ("VWAP") is >$12.50 for any 20 trading days within
a consecutive period of 30 trading days; (ii) 7.5 million share
will be issued if the Company's Class A Common Stock VWAP is
>$15.00 for any 20 trading days within a consecutive period of
30 trading days. Both tranches have a seven-year duration.
(7) Excludes 27,411,360 and 32,852,974
performance-based units, which represents the gross number of
shares expected to vest based on achievement of performance
conditions as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022,
respectively.
Reconciliation of Segment Profit to
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax
(Unaudited)
Segment Profit
Three Months Ended December
31,
Year Ended December
31,
(in millions)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Employer Solutions
$
324
$
318
$
1,033
$
911
Professional Services
45
24
109
86
Other
-
-
(2
)
(1
)
Total Gross Profit
369
342
1,140
996
Selling, general and administrative
199
196
754
671
Depreciation and intangible
amortization
85
85
339
339
Goodwill Impairment
64
-
64
-
Operating Income (Loss)
21
61
(17
)
(14
)
(Gain) Loss from change in fair value of
financial instruments
21
15
10
(38
)
(Gain) Loss from change in fair value of
tax receivable agreement
88
22
118
(41
)
Interest expense
31
33
131
122
Other (income) expense, net
(3
)
(2
)
6
(16
)
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax
$
(116
)
$
(7
)
$
(282
)
$
(41
)
Gross Profit to Adjusted Gross Profit
Reconciliation by Segment
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December
31, 2023
($ in millions)
Employer Solutions
Professional Services
Other
Total
Gross Profit
$
324
$
45
$
-
$
369
Add: stock-based compensation
11
1
-
12
Add: depreciation and amortization
20
1
-
21
Adjusted Gross Profit
$
355
$
47
$
-
$
402
Gross Profit Margin
38.5
%
38.1
%
0.0
%
38.4
%
Adjusted Gross Profit Margin
42.2
%
39.8
%
0.0
%
41.9
%
Three Months Ended December
31, 2022
($ in millions)
Employer Solutions
Professional Services
Other
Total
Gross Profit
$
318
$
24
$
-
$
342
Add: stock-based compensation
10
1
-
11
Add: depreciation and amortization
17
—
-
17
Adjusted Gross Profit
$
345
$
25
$
-
$
370
Gross Profit Margin
38.0
%
25.3
%
0.0
%
36.3
%
Adjusted Gross Profit Margin
41.3
%
26.3
%
0.0
%
39.3
%
Year Ended December 31,
2023
($ in millions)
Employer Solutions
Professional Services
Other
Total
Gross Profit
$
1,033
$
109
$
(2
)
$
1,140
Add: stock-based compensation
35
4
-
39
Add: depreciation and amortization
79
1
2
82
Adjusted Gross Profit
$
1,147
$
114
$
-
$
1,261
Gross Profit Margin
34.9
%
25.9
%
-7.7
%
33.4
%
Adjusted Gross Profit Margin
38.7
%
27.1
%
0.0
%
37.0
%
Year Ended December 31,
2022
($ in millions)
Employer Solutions
Professional Services
Other
Total
Gross Profit
$
911
$
86
$
(1
)
$
996
Add: stock-based compensation
37
3
-
40
Add: depreciation and amortization
53
1
2
56
Adjusted Gross Profit
$
1,001
$
90
$
1
$
1,092
Gross Profit Margin
33.5
%
23.2
%
-2.3
%
31.8
%
Adjusted Gross Profit Margin
36.8
%
24.3
%
2.3
%
34.9
%
Other Select Financial Data
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
($ in millions)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Segment
Revenues
Employer Solutions:
Recurring
$
753
$
755
$
2,695
$
2,467
Project
89
81
268
251
Total Employer Solutions
842
836
2,963
2,718
Professional Services:
Recurring
38
34
142
128
Project
80
61
279
243
Total Professional Services
118
95
421
371
Total Reportable Segments
960
931
3,384
3,089
Other (1)
-
11
26
43
Total revenue
$
960
$
942
$
3,410
$
3,132
Segment Gross
Profit
Employer Solutions
$
324
$
318
$
1,033
$
911
Professional Services
45
24
109
86
Other (1)
—
—
(2
)
(1
)
Total gross profit
$
369
$
342
$
1,140
$
996
Segment Gross
Margin
Employer Solutions
38.5
%
38.0
%
34.9
%
33.5
%
Professional Services
38.1
%
25.3
%
25.9
%
23.2
%
Other (1)
0.0
%
0.0
%
(7.7
%)
(2.3
%)
Total gross margin
38.4
%
36.3
%
33.4
%
31.8
%
Segment Adjusted
Gross Profit
Employer Solutions
$
355
$
345
$
1,147
$
1,001
Professional Services
47
25
114
90
Other (1)
—
—
—
1
Total adjusted gross profit
$
402
$
370
$
1,261
$
1,092
Segment Adjusted
Gross Margin Percent
Employer Solutions
42.2
%
41.3
%
38.7
%
36.8
%
Professional Services
39.8
%
26.3
%
27.1
%
24.3
%
Other (1)
0.0
%
0.0
%
0.0
%
2.3
%
Total adjusted gross margin percent
41.9
%
39.3
%
37.0
%
34.9
%
Adjusted EBITDA
$
270
$
242
$
739
$
659
Cash provided by operating
activities
$
386
$
286
Other Key
Statistics
Recurring revenue, Ex. Other
$
791
$
789
$
2,837
$
2,595
BPaaS revenue
$
222
$
171
$
756
$
564
BPaaS revenue as % of total revenue
23.1
%
18.2
%
22.2
%
18.0
%
BPaaS bookings(2)
$
261
$
307
$
747
$
871
(1) Other primarily attributable to the
former Hosted Segment.
(2) BPaaS bookings are reported on a total
contract value (TCV) basis.
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Investors: Jeremy Cohen investor.relations@alight.com
Media: Mariana Fischbach mariana.fischbach@alight.com
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