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Criteo S.A.(CRTO) - 2021 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2021-05-04 16:00
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Item 1 Unaudited Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201%20Unaudited%20Financial%20Statements%20as%20of%20March%2031%2C%202021) Presents Criteo S.A.'s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021, prepared under U.S. GAAP [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited)](index=3&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Financial%20Position%20%28Unaudited%29) Total assets decreased to **$1,782,635 thousand** as of March 31, 2021, with liabilities and equity also reduced | Metric | March 31, 2021 (in thousands) | December 31, 2020 (in thousands) | | :--------------- | :---------------------------- | :------------------------------- | | Total Assets | $1,782,635 | $1,853,410 | | Total Liabilities| $638,872 | $700,723 | | Total Equity | $1,143,763 | $1,152,687 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income%20%28Unaudited%29) Revenue increased to **$541,077 thousand** for Q1 2021, with net income rising to **$23,450 thousand** and higher EPS | Metric | Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 (in thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 (in thousands) | | :--------------- | :----------------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------- | | Revenue | $541,077 | $503,376 | | Net Income | $23,450 | $16,428 | | Basic EPS | $0.37 | $0.25 | | Diluted EPS | $0.35 | $0.25 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income%20%28Unaudited%29) Total comprehensive loss of **$(12,904) thousand** for Q1 2021, primarily due to foreign currency translation differences | Metric | Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 (in thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 (in thousands) | | :-------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------- | | Net income | $23,450 | $16,428 | | Foreign currency translation differences| $(36,983) | $(15,932) | | Total comprehensive income (loss) | $(12,904) | $2,230 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity (Unaudited)](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Shareholder%27s%20Equity%20%28Unaudited%29) Equity attributable to shareholders decreased to **$1,109,626 thousand** as of March 31, 2021, reflecting net income, comprehensive loss, and share repurchases | Metric | March 31, 2021 (in thousands) | December 31, 2020 (in thousands) | | :----------------------------------------- | :---------------------------- | :------------------------------- | | Equity-attributable to shareholders of Criteo S.A. | $1,109,626 | $1,117,142 | | Total equity | $1,143,763 | $1,152,687 | - On February 5, 2021, Criteo's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to **$100.0 million** of the Company's outstanding American Depositary Shares[25](index=25&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows%20%28Unaudited%29) Net cash from operating activities significantly increased to **$77,362 thousand** for Q1 2021, with shifts in investing and financing cash flows | Metric | Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 (in thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 (in thousands) | | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------- | | Cash from operating activities | $77,362 | $56,743 | | Cash used for investing activities | $(17,032) | $(10,848) | | Cash used for financing activities | $(3,416) | $(18,761) | | Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | $32,049 | $17,743 | [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=8&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements%20%28Unaudited%29) These notes provide detailed disclosures on the company's financial position, performance, and cash flows, prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP [Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies](index=9&type=section&id=Note%201.%20Summary%20of%20Significant%20Accounting%20Policies) Unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements adhere to U.S. GAAP, with estimates in revenue recognition and credit losses, and a new net revenue policy for Retail Media - The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, requiring estimates and judgments in areas such as revenue recognition, credit losses, and income taxes[36](index=36&type=chunk)[37](index=37&type=chunk) - For the Retail Media Platform, a new self-service solution, revenue is now reported on a net basis as the company acts as an agent[39](index=39&type=chunk) - ASU 2019-12 (Income Taxes) and ASU 2018-14 (Retirement Benefits) were adopted effective January 1, 2021, with no material impact on consolidated financial statements[40](index=40&type=chunk)[42](index=42&type=chunk) [Note 2. Significant Events and Transactions of the Period](index=11&type=section&id=Note%202.%20Significant%20Events%20and%20Transactions%20of%20the%20Period) A workforce restructuring plan was announced on February 1, 2021, resulting in **$5.2 million** in severance charges for Q1 2021 - A workforce restructuring plan was announced on February 1, 2021, to better align with the company's evolution, with completion expected by the end of 2021[45](index=45&type=chunk) | Metric | Amount (in thousands) | | :---------------------- | :-------------------- | | Restructuring costs | $5,152 | | Restructuring liability - March 31, 2021 | $5,578 | [Note 3. Financial Instruments](index=12&type=section&id=Note%203.%20Financial%20Instruments) Financial assets totaled **$569,751 thousand** and liabilities **$510,029 thousand** as of March 31, 2021, with cash and marketable securities increasing | Metric | March 31, 2021 (in thousands) | December 31, 2020 (in thousands) | | :----------------------- | :---------------------------- | :------------------------------- | | Total Financial Assets | $569,751 | $625,365 | | Total Financial Liabilities | $510,029 | $547,453 | | Cash and cash equivalents | $520,060 | $488,011 | | Marketable Securities | $45,867 | $41,809 | - Derivative financial instruments, primarily foreign currency forward contracts, are used to hedge exposure to exchange rate fluctuations and are considered Level 2 financial instruments[50](index=50&type=chunk)[51](index=51&type=chunk) [Note 4. Trade Receivables](index=14&type=section&id=Note%204.%20Trade%20Receivables) Net trade receivables decreased to **$416,910 thousand** as of March 31, 2021, with a slight reduction in the allowance for credit losses | Metric | March 31, 2021 (in thousands) | December 31, 2020 (in thousands) | | :-------------------------------------- | :---------------------------- | :------------------------------- | | Trade accounts receivables | $455,604 | $513,954 | | (Less) Allowance for credit losses | $(38,694) | $(39,899) | | Net book value at end of period | $416,910 | $474,055 | | Metric | 2021 (in thousands) | 2020 (in thousands) | | :-------------------------------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Balance at January 1 | $(39,899) | $(16,068) | | Allowance for credit losses | $(2,759) | $(6,997) | | Reversal of provision | $3,306 | $2,989 | | Balance at March 31 | $(38,694) | $(23,084) | [Note 5. Other Current Assets](index=15&type=section&id=Note%205.%20Other%20Current%20Assets) Other current assets increased to **$22,494 thousand** as of March 31, 2021, primarily due to higher prepaid expenses for SaaS and office rentals | Metric | March 31, 2021 (in thousands) | December 31, 202
Criteo S.A.(CRTO) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2021-02-25 16:00
PART I [Business](index=11&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business) Criteo S.A. is a global digital advertising technology company providing marketing and monetization services through its AI-powered Commerce Media Platform, serving over **21,000 clients** Key Financial Results (2018-2020) | Metric | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenue** | $2,072.6M | $2,261.5M | $2,300.3M | | **Revenue ex-TAC** | $825.0M | $946.6M | $966.0M | | **Net Income** | $74.7M | $96.0M | $95.9M | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | $251.0M | $299.0M | $321.1M | - Criteo is a global technology company focused on providing marketing and monetization services on the open Internet, powered by its Commerce Media Platform and AI technology[22](index=22&type=chunk) - The company served over **21,000 clients** as of December 31, 2020, with an average client retention rate of approximately **90%** over the last three years[23](index=23&type=chunk) - In 2020, Criteo collected data on over **$950 billion** in online sales transactions and delivered **1.6 trillion** targeted ads[23](index=23&type=chunk) [The Criteo Commerce Media Platform](index=13&type=section&id=The%20Criteo%20Commerce%20Media%20Platform) The Criteo Commerce Media Platform, powered by AI, integrates the Criteo Shopper Graph, AI Engine, and a vast publisher network to deliver comprehensive marketing and monetization solutions - The platform is comprised of the Criteo Shopper Graph, Criteo AI Engine, and Criteo Solutions (Marketing Solutions and Retail Media), all leveraging an extensive first-party media network[32](index=32&type=chunk) - Criteo Shopper Graph is one of the world's largest open datasets focused on shoppers, analyzing over **$950 billion** in online sales transactions in 2020 and covering approximately **2.5 billion** unique users globally[36](index=36&type=chunk)[37](index=37&type=chunk) - The Criteo AI Engine consists of multiple algorithms for audience creation, ad recommendation, creative optimization (DCO+), and predictive bidding to maximize consumer engagement and drive results for clients[41](index=41&type=chunk)[42](index=42&type=chunk)[43](index=43&type=chunk)[44](index=44&type=chunk) - Criteo's solutions are grouped into two families: Criteo Marketing Solutions for engaging consumers across the marketing funnel, and Criteo Retail Media for retailers to generate advertising revenue from consumer brands[53](index=53&type=chunk)[60](index=60&type=chunk) [Business & Growth Opportunities](index=28&type=section&id=Business%20%26%20Growth%20Opportunities) Criteo's growth strategy centers on strengthening core retargeting, expanding into new solutions like Retail Media, pursuing strategic partnerships, and driving operational excellence - The company's strategy includes strengthening the core retargeting business, expanding the product portfolio, exploring strategic partnerships/M&A, and driving operational excellence[89](index=89&type=chunk) - New solutions outside of retargeting accounted for close to **20%** of total business on a Revenue ex-TAC basis in fiscal year 2020, and are expected to grow to nearly **30%** in 2021[94](index=94&type=chunk) - Key growth areas for new solutions include Retail Media, brand awareness campaigns (including video and Connected TV), audience targeting, contextual advertising, and omnichannel capabilities[95](index=95&type=chunk)[96](index=96&type=chunk)[98](index=98&type=chunk)[99](index=99&type=chunk) - Criteo is actively pursuing partnerships, such as joining the Unified ID 2.0 initiative and integrating with Nielsen and Oracle Data Cloud, to enhance its platform capabilities[101](index=101&type=chunk) [Privacy, Data Protection and Content Control](index=39&type=section&id=Privacy%2C%20Data%20Protection%20and%20Content%20Control) Criteo's operations are heavily impacted by evolving global privacy and data protection laws like GDPR and CCPA/CPRA, necessitating strict compliance and active participation in industry self-regulatory initiatives - The business is subject to evolving privacy laws in the U.S. and Europe, including California's CCPA/CPRA and the EU's GDPR and E-Privacy Directive[123](index=123&type=chunk)[124](index=124&type=chunk)[126](index=126&type=chunk) - Recent guidance from the French data protection authority (CNIL) requires clear, affirmative user consent for cookies, with an equal ease to refuse as to accept, with a compliance deadline of March 2021[131](index=131&type=chunk) - Criteo actively participates in self-regulatory bodies like the Network Advertising Initiative and Digital Advertising Alliance and provides an "Ad Choices" link in its advertisements for user control[133](index=133&type=chunk)[135](index=135&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=21&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) Criteo faces significant risks from rapid technological changes, intense competition, evolving data privacy regulations, browser changes impacting data collection, and the ongoing impact of global health crises on advertising spend - The business is negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused significant reductions in ad spend from clients, particularly in the Travel and Classifieds verticals[157](index=157&type=chunk)[158](index=158&type=chunk) - Regulatory developments like GDPR in the EU and CCPA/CPRA in California could adversely affect the ability to collect and use data, with potential for significant fines[182](index=182&type=chunk)[186](index=186&type=chunk)[189](index=189&type=chunk) - The ability to generate revenue is dependent on collecting data, which is being restricted by browser developers (e.g., Google phasing out third-party cookies in Chrome) and the rise of ad-blocking software[244](index=244&type=chunk)[245](index=245&type=chunk)[248](index=248&type=chunk) - The market is intensely competitive, with Criteo facing competition from large, well-established companies such as Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft[140](index=140&type=chunk)[164](index=164&type=chunk) [Properties](index=44&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Properties) Criteo's headquarters is in Paris, France, operating **29 global offices** and leasing **nine data centers** across the U.S., Europe, and Asia - The company's headquarters is in Paris, France, and it operates **29 offices** as of December 31, 2020[341](index=341&type=chunk) - Criteo leases space in **nine data centers** from third-party providers in the U.S., France, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, and Japan[110](index=110&type=chunk)[341](index=341&type=chunk) [Legal Proceedings](index=44&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Legal%20Proceedings) Criteo is not currently involved in any legal proceedings expected to materially adversely affect its business, financial condition, or results of operations - The company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings that would have a material adverse effect on its business[342](index=342&type=chunk) PART II [Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](index=45&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Market%20for%20Registrant%27s%20Common%20Equity%2C%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters%20and%20Issuer%20Purchases%20of%20Equity%20Securities) Criteo's ADSs are listed on Nasdaq under "CRTO", the company has never paid dividends, and completed two ADS repurchase programs totaling **$110 million** in 2020 - The company's ADSs have been listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "CRTO" since October 30, 2013[346](index=346&type=chunk) - Criteo has never declared or paid cash dividends and does not anticipate doing so in the foreseeable future, intending to retain earnings to fund growth[351](index=351&type=chunk) - Two ADS repurchase programs were completed in 2020: an **$80 million** program (started July 2019, completed Feb 2020) and a **$30 million** program (started April 2020, completed July 2020)[353](index=353&type=chunk) [Selected Financial Data](index=50&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Selected%20Financial%20Data) This section provides a five-year summary of Criteo's key financial data, showing declining trends in revenue, net income, Revenue ex-TAC, and Adjusted EBITDA from 2018 to 2020, while the client base steadily increased Consolidated Statements of Income Data (2018-2020) | (in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenue** | $2,072,617 | $2,261,516 | $2,300,314 | | **Gross profit** | $688,018 | $829,036 | $834,236 | | **Income from operations** | $108,825 | $141,214 | $147,107 | | **Net income** | $74,689 | $95,969 | $95,879 | Consolidated Statements of Financial Position Data (as of Dec 31) | (in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Cash and cash equivalents** | $488,011 | $418,763 | | **Total assets** | $1,853,410 | $1,790,384 | | **Total liabilities** | $700,723 | $752,396 | | **Total equity** | $1,152,687 | $1,037,988 | Other Financial and Operating Data (2018-2020) | (in thousands, except clients) | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Number of clients** | 21,460 | 20,247 | 19,419 | | **Revenue ex-TAC** | $825,046 | $946,569 | $965,980 | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | $250,995 | $298,972 | $321,059 | [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=56&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) This section details the **8%** revenue decrease in 2020, primarily due to COVID-19's **$262 million** impact, alongside reduced operating expenses, and highlights the company's strong liquidity and strategic focus on Revenue ex-TAC maximization and client base growth [Results of Operations](index=64&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) In 2020, revenue decreased by **8%** to **$2.07 billion** due to COVID-19, while cost of revenue fell **3%** and operating expenses significantly decreased across R&D, Sales & Operations, and G&A, leading to declines in income from operations and net income - Revenue in 2020 decreased by **8%** (**8%** at constant currency) to **$2,072.6 million**, with an estimated net negative impact from COVID-19 of approximately **$262 million**[466](index=466&type=chunk)[467](index=467&type=chunk) - Cost of revenue decreased by **3%** in 2020, driven by a **5%** decrease in traffic acquisition costs due to a **13%** decrease in the average CPM for inventory purchased[480](index=480&type=chunk)[481](index=481&type=chunk) - Research and development expenses decreased by **23%** in 2020, mainly due to lower headcount-related costs following the cessation of R&D operations in Palo Alto[492](index=492&type=chunk) - Sales and operations expenses decreased by **12%** in 2020, related to reduced headcount costs, lower share-based compensation, and discretionary spending cuts, partially offset by an increased provision for credit losses[495](index=495&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=78&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Criteo maintained strong liquidity in 2020 with **$488.0 million** in cash and equivalents and **$960 million** in total financial liquidity, supported by **$185.4 million** in operating cash flow, while managing foreign currency risk and projecting capital expenditures around **3%** of revenue for 2021 - As of December 31, 2020, the company had **$488.0 million** in cash and cash equivalents and total financial liquidity of approximately **$960 million**, including marketable securities and its Revolving Credit Facility[555](index=555&type=chunk)[556](index=556&type=chunk) - Net cash provided by operating activities was **$185.4 million** in 2020, a decrease from **$222.8 million** in 2019[563](index=563&type=chunk)[565](index=565&type=chunk) - Capital expenditures were **$65.5 million** in 2020, down from **$97.9 million** in 2019, and are expected to be around **3%** of revenue in 2021[557](index=557&type=chunk) Foreign Currency Risk Sensitivity (Net Income Impact of 10% FX Change) | Currency Pair | 2020 Impact (in thousands) | | :--- | :--- | | GBP/USD | $116 | | BRL/USD | $(41) | | JPY/USD | $614 | | EUR/USD | $9,360 | [Trend Information](index=84&type=section&id=Trend%20Information) Key trends show a **4%** increase in clients to over **21,000** and a **90%** retention rate, despite **13%** and **16%** declines in Revenue ex-TAC and Adjusted EBITDA respectively in 2020, with a strategic focus on maximizing Revenue ex-TAC and maintaining a flat Adjusted EBITDA margin in 2021 - The number of clients increased by **4%** to over **21,000** at the end of 2020, with a continued focus on growing the client base across all regions and categories[592](index=592&type=chunk) - The client retention rate was approximately **90%** in 2020, 2019, and 2018, indicating a stable client base[593](index=593&type=chunk) - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by **16%** in 2020 to **$251.0 million**. The company anticipates a relatively flat Adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of Revenue ex-TAC for 2021 compared to 2020[591](index=591&type=chunk) - The business experiences seasonality, with advertising spend from retail clients typically highest in the fourth quarter, while travel clients increase spending in the first and third quarters[594](index=594&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=89&type=section&id=Item%209A.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) As of December 31, 2020, Criteo's management concluded that both its disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting were effective, as assessed under the COSO framework - Management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that as of December 31, 2020, the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective[606](index=606&type=chunk) - Management concluded that the company's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020, based on the COSO framework[607](index=607&type=chunk) PART III [Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](index=91&type=section&id=Item%2010.%20Directors%2C%20Executive%20Officers%20and%20Corporate%20Governance) Information on directors, executive officers, and corporate governance is incorporated by reference from the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders proxy statement - Information regarding directors, executive officers, and corporate governance will be included in the definitive proxy statement for the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated by reference[613](index=613&type=chunk) [Executive Compensation](index=91&type=section&id=Item%2011.%20Executive%20Compensation) Information regarding executive compensation is incorporated by reference from the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders proxy statement - Information regarding executive compensation will be included in the definitive proxy statement for the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated by reference[615](index=615&type=chunk) [Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](index=91&type=section&id=Item%2012.%20Security%20Ownership%20of%20Certain%20Beneficial%20Owners%20and%20Management%20and%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters) Information on security ownership of beneficial owners, management, and related stockholder matters is incorporated by reference from the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders proxy statement - Information regarding security ownership will be included in the definitive proxy statement for the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated by reference[616](index=616&type=chunk) [Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](index=91&type=section&id=Item%2013.%20Certain%20Relationships%20and%20Related%20Transactions%2C%20and%20Director%20Independence) Information on certain relationships, related transactions, and director independence is incorporated by reference from the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders proxy statement - Information regarding certain relationships, related transactions, and director independence will be included in the definitive proxy statement for the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated by reference[617](index=617&type=chunk) [Principal Accounting Fees and Services](index=91&type=section&id=Item%2014.%20Principal%20Accounting%20Fees%20and%20Services) Information regarding principal accounting fees and services is incorporated by reference from the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders proxy statement - Information regarding principal accounting fees and services will be included in the definitive proxy statement for the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated by reference[618](index=618&type=chunk) PART IV [Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules](index=92&type=section&id=Item%2015.%20Exhibits%20and%20Financial%20Statement%20Schedules) This section lists the consolidated financial statements and various exhibits filed as part of the Form 10-K, including key agreements and Sarbanes-Oxley Act certifications - The financial statements are listed in the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements on page F-1 and are filed as part of the Form 10-K[621](index=621&type=chunk)
Criteo S.A.(CRTO) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-02-10 16:52
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew 1% in Q4 to $661 million and was $2.1 billion in 2020, representing an 8% decline for the year [48] - Non-GAAP revenue ex-TAC was $253 million in Q4 and $825 million for 2020, or $25 million above expectations, with a 6% decline at constant currency versus Q4 2019 and a 13% decline for the year [49] - Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $103 million, resulting in a 41% margin, translating into $251 million for the year [49] - Free cash flow of $120 million represented a 48% conversion of adjusted EBITDA in 2020, the highest level since 2014 [49][63] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - New solutions grew 38% in Q4 to 24% of total business, with Retail Media growing at 41% [54][55] - Retail Media already works with over 50% of the U.S. top 25 e-commerce retailers and over 50% of the top-20 European commerce retailers [27] - Revenue ex-TAC from new products represented about $150 million, close to 20% of the business, and grew close to 50% in 2020 [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company processed about $900 billion a year in online sales, which is larger than Amazon [80] - The e-commerce landscape is predicted to grow to nearly $7 trillion by 2023, with the Open Internet accounting for about 38% of that total [80] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to transform into a Commerce Media Platform, focusing on e-commerce and leveraging first-party data [29][74] - The strategy includes expanding Retail Media and new solutions, targeting around 50% growth in 2021 [67] - The company is focused on strengthening its core business while exploring strategic game changers and driving tech and operational excellence [56][58] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects low to mid-single-digit growth in revenue ex-TAC at constant currency for fiscal 2021, with an adjusted EBITDA margin above 30% [66] - The company anticipates incremental Identity and Privacy impacts of about $60 million in 2021 relative to the 2020 run rate [67] - Management is optimistic about the growth of new solutions and the overall e-commerce momentum [68] Other Important Information - The company closed 2020 with $530 million in cash and marketable securities, maintaining flexibility for capital allocation [64] - A new share buyback program of up to $100 million has been authorized by the Board [64] Q&A Session Summary Question: When does the company expect Travel spending to recover? - Management indicated that Travel spending is currently down 75% to 80% year-on-year, with hopes for recovery as the year progresses [79] Question: How does the company's Retail Media product differ from Amazon? - The company aims to be the Amazon advertising on the Open Internet, focusing on first-party data and a broader e-commerce scale, processing more online sales than Amazon [80][81] Question: What is the role of CTV in the company's revenue mix? - CTV is viewed as another channel, with a focus on e-commerce advertising, and while it currently does not carry much advertising, the company is preparing for future opportunities [85]
Criteo S.A.(CRTO) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2021-02-10 16:08
Investor Presentation February 10, 2021 Criteo Q4 & Full Year 2020 Earnings Safe Harbor Statement This presentation contains "forward-looking" statements that are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, projections, competitive position, industry environment, potential growth opportunities, potent ...
Criteo S.A.(CRTO) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-10-29 20:28
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the transition period from _________ to _________ Commission file number: 001-36153 | --- | --- | --- | --- | |---------------------------------------------------------------------- ...
Criteo S.A.(CRTO) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-10-28 17:08
Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ:CRTO) Q3 2020 Earnings Conference Call October 28, 2020 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Edouard Lassalle - SVP, Market Relations & Capital Markets Megan Clarken - Chief Executive Officer Todd Parsons - Chief Product Officer Sarah Glickman - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Lloyd Walmsley - Deutsche Bank Richard Kramer - Arete Research Den Salmon - BMO Capital Markets Matthew Thornton - Truist Securities. Sarah Simon - Berenberg Operator Good morning and welcome to Cri ...
Criteo S.A.(CRTO) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2020-10-28 16:12
| --- | --- | --- | --- | |----------------------------------------|-------|-------|-------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Criteo Strategic Update | | | | | & Q3 2020 Earnings | | | | | Investor Presentation October 28, 2020 | | | | Safe harbor statement This presentation contains "forward-looking" statements that are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed futu ...
Criteo S.A.(CRTO) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-07-31 20:03
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the transition period from _________ to _________ | --- | --- | --- | --- | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...
Criteo S.A.(CRTO) - 2020 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-07-29 18:48
Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ:CRTO) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call July 29, 2020 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Edouard Lassalle - VP of Head of Investor & Analyst Relations Megan Clarken - CEO Dave Anderson - CFO Conference Call Participants Rocco Strauss - Arete Dan Salmon - BMO Capital Markets Nick Jones - Citi Sarah Simon - Berenberg Andrew Boone - JMP Securities Operator Good morning and welcome to the Criteo Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode. [Operator Instructio ...
Criteo S.A.(CRTO) - 2020 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2020-07-29 14:39
Q2 2020 Financial Results Investor Presentation July/August 2020 criteol. Safe harbor statement This presentation contains "forward-looking" statements that are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, projections, competitive position, industry environment, potential growth opportunities, potentia ...