Company Leadership Transition - Criteo S.A. has appointed Michael Komasinski as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 15, 2025, succeeding Megan Clarken, who is retiring [1][2] - Komasinski brings over 20 years of experience in AdTech and has a proven track record of driving growth and managing global organizations [2][3] Strategic Vision and Goals - The Board of Directors emphasizes the need for a leader to spearhead Criteo's AI-fueled transformation and enhance its position as a leading Commerce Media Platform [2] - Komasinski expressed excitement about the growth opportunities in media driven by advancements in AI and the rise of e-commerce, aiming to deliver compelling commerce solutions and drive shareholder value [3] Background and Experience of New CEO - Komasinski has held significant roles at dentsu, including CEO of the Americas and President of Global Data & Technology, where he led technological transformations and integrated AI into products [2][3] - He has extensive experience in retail media and has previously overseen a large workforce at Merkle, contributing to his leadership capabilities [3] Company Overview - Criteo is a global commerce media company that connects marketers and media owners to enhance consumer experiences from product discovery to purchase [4] - The company supports an open internet through impactful advertising, fostering innovation and choice for consumers [4]

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Live Webcast Available Today at 8:30 a.m. ETNEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ: CRTO), the Commerce Media company, will discuss the Company's strategy for long-term sustainable growth during its virtual Retail Media Investor Update today. Presentations will begin at 8:30 a.m. ET and will be accessible at that time on the investor section of the Company's website: https://criteo.investorroom.com/Retail-Media-Investor-Update.Megan Clarken, Chief Executive Officer, said, "Criteo is the ...

Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ:CRTO) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 30, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Melanie Dambre – Vice President-Investor Relations Megan Clarken – Chief Executive Officer Sarah Glickman – Chief Financial Officer Todd Parsons – Chief Product Officer Conference Call Participants Mark Zgutowicz – Benchmark Company Mark Kelley – Stifel Ygal Arounian – Citigroup Bryan Smilek – JPMorgan Alec Brondolo – Wells Fargo Brian Pitz – BMO Capital Markets Tim Nollen – Macquarie Tom White – D.A. ...

For the quarter ended September 2024, Criteo S.A. (CRTO) reported revenue of $266.1 million, up 8.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.96, compared to $0.71 in the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.27% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $266.83 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.84, the EPS surprise was +14.29%. While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Str ...

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, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the transition period from _________ to _________ | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...

ASIFFA INVESTOR PRESENTATION Q3 2024 Earnings October 30, 2024 Safe Harbor Statement This presentation 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, that are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to them. All statements other than present and historical facts and conditions contained in this presentation, including stateme ...

Financial Performance - Q3 2024 revenue was $459 million, a decrease of 2% year-over-year, while gross profit increased by 13% to $232 million[2]. - Net income for Q3 2024 was $6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to $7 million, or $0.12 per diluted share in Q3 2023[10]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 was $82 million, a 20% increase year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 31%[11]. - Free Cash Flow for Q3 2024 was $39 million, a significant increase of 925% compared to $4 million in Q3 2023[13]. - Revenue for Q3 2024 was $458.9 million, a decrease of 2.6% compared to $469.2 million in Q3 2023[38]. - Gross profit for Q3 2024 was $231.9 million, up from $205.1 million in Q3 2023, representing a 13.0% increase[38]. - Net income for Q3 2024 was $6.1 million, compared to $6.6 million in Q3 2023, reflecting a decrease of 7.4%[38]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 was $82,001, reflecting a 20% increase from $68,443 in Q3 2023[48]. - The company reported a net income of $6,144 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a 7% decrease from $6,635 thousand in the same period of 2023[53]. - Contribution ex-TAC for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $266,103 thousand, an 8% increase from $245,395 thousand in the same period of 2023[57]. Cash Flow and Assets - Cash from operating activities increased to $57,503 in Q3 2024, up from $19,614 in Q3 2023, representing a significant growth[43]. - Free cash flow for Q3 2024 was $38,604, compared to $3,765 in Q3 2023, indicating a substantial improvement[43]. - Criteo's cash and cash equivalents decreased to $208.7 million as of September 30, 2024, down from $336.3 million at the end of 2023, a decline of 38.0%[35]. - The net cash position was $283,990, reflecting a 5% increase year-over-year but a 3% decrease quarter-over-quarter[60]. - The company experienced a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $7,708 in Q3 2024, compared to a decrease of $28,326 in Q3 2023[41]. Operational Metrics - Contribution ex-TAC for Q3 2024 was $266 million, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase[8]. - Retail Media Contribution ex-TAC grew 23% year-over-year at constant currency, with a same-retailer retention rate of 120%[3]. - Criteo's activated media spend was $4.3 billion over the last 12 months, with Q3 2024 spend at $1.1 billion, down 2% year-over-year[3]. - The number of clients decreased by 7% year-over-year to 17,162, down from 18,423 in Q3 2023[60]. - Revenue from Retail Media increased by 22% year-over-year to $60,765, while Performance Media revenue decreased by 5% to $398,127[60]. Expenses and Liabilities - Total current assets decreased to $1.14 billion as of September 30, 2024, down from $1.35 billion at the end of 2023, a decline of 15.7%[35]. - Total liabilities decreased to $1.12 billion as of September 30, 2024, down from $1.32 billion at the end of 2023, a reduction of 15.0%[35]. - Research and development expenses increased to $85.3 million in Q3 2024, compared to $62.5 million in Q3 2023, an increase of 36.4%[38]. - Total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $(222,330) thousand, a 15% increase compared to $(193,693) thousand in the same period of 2023[50]. - The company reported a significant increase in equity awards compensation expense, which rose by 43% to $34,863 in Q3 2024[48]. Future Outlook - Criteo expects to return $180 million of capital to shareholders in 2024, having already deployed $157 million for share repurchases in the first nine months[3]. - For fiscal year 2024, Criteo anticipates Contribution ex-TAC growth of 10% to 11% at constant currency[16]. - Q4 2024 guidance includes expected Contribution ex-TAC between $327 million and $333 million, representing year-over-year growth of 3% to 5%[17]. - The company expects to face challenges related to technology innovation and competition, impacting future growth prospects[29]. - The company anticipates continued macroeconomic pressures, including inflation and fluctuating interest rates, affecting its business operations[29].

Expects to Return a Record $180 Million of Capital to Shareholders in 2024 Hosting Retail Media Investor Update on November 18, 2024 NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ: CRTO) ("Criteo" or the "Company"), the commerce media company, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights: The following table summarizes our consolidated financial results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2024: | - ...