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Ceridian(DAY) - 2019 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-11-09 11:44
Ceridian HCM Holding Inc. (CDAY) Q3 2019 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2019 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Jeremy Johnson – Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations David Ossip – President and Chief Executive Office Arthur Gitajn – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Samad Samana – Jefferies Mark Marcon – Baird Daniel Jester – Citi Nandan Amladi – Guggenheim Partners Matt Pfau – William Blair Scott Berg – Needham Siti Panigrahi – Mizuho Raimo Lenschow – Barclays Chris Merwin – ...
Ceridian(DAY) - 2019 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2019-11-07 21:18
[PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=4&type=section&id=PART%20I.%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) This section covers Ceridian's financial statements, management's analysis, market risks, and internal control assessments [Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements%20%28unaudited%29) This section presents Ceridian's unaudited financial statements, highlighting revenue growth, a shift to net income, and key accounting changes [Financial Statements Overview](index=4&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements%20Overview) Ceridian reported increased revenues and a shift to net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, with improved operating cash flow Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (in millions) | Account | Sep 30, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash and equivalents | $270.9 | $217.8 | | Total current assets | $3,004.3 | $2,934.1 | | Goodwill | $1,961.2 | $1,927.4 | | Total assets | $5,436.2 | $5,247.8 | | **Liabilities & Equity** | | | | Total current liabilities | $2,743.2 | $2,769.6 | | Long-term debt, less current portion | $659.3 | $663.5 | | Total liabilities | $3,583.1 | $3,632.3 | | Total stockholders' equity | $1,853.1 | $1,615.5 | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions, except per share data) | Metric | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total revenue | $202.3 | $178.1 | $602.3 | $545.9 | | Gross profit | $88.8 | $73.5 | $270.4 | $228.9 | | Operating profit | $6.5 | $16.2 | $52.6 | $35.8 | | Net income (loss) attributable to Ceridian | $62.7 | $4.2 | $80.2 | $(58.5) | | Diluted EPS | $0.42 | $0.03 | $0.54 | $(0.63) | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions) | Cash Flow Activity | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2019 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $24.6 | $(18.1) | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(124.8) | $(15.6) | | Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | $17.1 | $(483.9) | [Notes to Financial Statements](index=10&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Financial%20Statements) Notes detail accounting policy changes, the RITEQ acquisition, revenue disaggregation, a service incident loss, and a significant income tax benefit - Adopted new accounting standards **ASC 606 (Revenue)** and **ASC 842 (Leases)** as of January 1, 2019, applying changes retrospectively, altering revenue timing and bringing operating lease assets onto the balance sheet[36](index=36&type=chunk)[38](index=38&type=chunk) - On September 13, 2019, the company acquired **RITEQ**, an Australian workforce management solutions provider, for approximately **$19.4 million**[56](index=56&type=chunk) Disaggregation of Revenue (in millions) | Revenue Source | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Cloud Revenue** | **$165.5** | **$131.7** | **$475.8** | **$385.9** | | - Dayforce | $143.7 | $110.4 | $411.0 | $320.3 | | - Powerpay | $21.8 | $21.3 | $64.8 | $65.6 | | **Total Bureau Revenue** | **$36.8** | **$46.4** | **$126.5** | **$160.0** | | **Total Revenue** | **$202.3** | **$178.1** | **$602.3** | **$545.9** | - An isolated service incident on September 26, 2019, resulted in **$18.8 million** of duplicate payroll payments, with **$12.6 million** unrecovered and recorded as a loss[114](index=114&type=chunk) - The company released **$65.8 million** of its valuation allowance against domestic deferred tax assets, resulting in a significant income tax benefit[104](index=104&type=chunk)[105](index=105&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=30&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses strong Dayforce Cloud revenue growth, improved gross margins, a net income surge from a tax benefit, and a solid liquidity position [Results of Operations](index=33&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Q3 2019 saw total revenue increase by 13.6% driven by Cloud growth, improved gross margins, and a significant tax benefit boosting net income Q3 2019 vs Q3 2018 Revenue Growth (Constant Currency) | Revenue Category | Growth (Reported) | Growth (Constant Currency) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | 13.6% | 14.0% | | Total Cloud Revenue | 25.7% | 26.2% | | - Dayforce Revenue | 30.2% | 30.5% | | Total Bureau Revenue | (20.7)% | (20.4)% | - The number of live Dayforce customers grew to **4,169** as of September 30, 2019, with the proportion of customers live for two or more years increasing from **62% to 68%**, contributing to improved profitability[135](index=135&type=chunk)[139](index=139&type=chunk)[162](index=162&type=chunk) Gross Margin Analysis | Gross Margin Type | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Gross Margin | 43.9% | 41.3% | 44.9% | 41.9% | | Cloud Recurring Services | 70.2% | 65.8% | 69.9% | 66.1% | | Professional Services & Other | (7.7)% | (13.6)% | (8.6)% | (15.6)% | - Investment income from customer trust funds increased to **$18.3 million** in Q3 2019, driven by a higher average float balance and a **22 basis point increase** in average yield to **2.33%**[155](index=155&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=41&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company maintains a strong liquidity position, supported by cash reserves and an undrawn revolving credit facility, with manageable debt levels - Primary sources of liquidity as of September 30, 2019, include **$270.9 million** in cash and equivalents and **$300.0 million** available under a revolving credit facility[197](index=197&type=chunk) - Total principal debt balance was **$673.2 million** as of September 30, 2019, with a credit rating upgrade reducing the interest rate on term debt[197](index=197&type=chunk)[198](index=198&type=chunk) - For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, capital expenditures totaled **$38.4 million**, and acquisition costs were **$29.4 million**[206](index=206&type=chunk) [Non-GAAP Measures](index=44&type=section&id=Non-GAAP%20Measures) The company utilizes non-GAAP measures like Constant Currency Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA to assess performance, showing strong growth and margin expansion Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation (in millions) | Metric | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating profit | $6.5 | $16.2 | $52.6 | $35.8 | | Depreciation and amortization | $14.9 | $14.3 | $43.9 | $42.4 | | Share-based compensation | $11.4 | $4.8 | $27.0 | $19.5 | | Other non-recurring charges (e) | $12.6 | $— | $12.6 | $— | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$46.4** | **$36.4** | **$140.2** | **$118.8** | | **Adjusted EBITDA Margin** | **22.9%** | **20.4%** | **23.3%** | **21.8%** | - Other non-recurring charges of **$12.6 million** in Q3 and YTD 2019 represent the loss on unrecovered duplicate payments from the isolated service incident[222](index=222&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](index=49&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20about%20Market%20Risk) The company faces market risks including foreign currency fluctuations, interest rate changes affecting float income and debt, and pension obligations - Primary market risks include **foreign currency exchange rates**, **interest rate fluctuations** impacting customer trust fund investments and debt, and **pension obligation risks** related to a frozen defined benefit plan[231](index=231&type=chunk) - A **100 basis point change** in interest rates is estimated to have an approximately **$18 million impact on float revenue** and a **$7 million impact on net interest expense** over a twelve-month period[155](index=155&type=chunk)[165](index=165&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=50&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded disclosure controls were ineffective due to a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting from a duplicate payment incident - A **material weakness** in internal control over financial reporting was identified as of September 30, 2019[240](index=240&type=chunk) - The weakness relates to ineffective controls to detect duplicate payments in advance, stemming from a September 26, 2019 incident that caused **$18.8 million** in duplicate payments[239](index=239&type=chunk)[240](index=240&type=chunk) - Due to this material weakness, the CEO and CFO concluded that disclosure controls were not effective, with remediation efforts including additional monitoring controls underway[237](index=237&type=chunk)[240](index=240&type=chunk) [PART II. OTHER INFORMATION](index=51&type=section&id=PART%20II.%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) This section covers legal proceedings, risk factors, equity sales, and a list of exhibits filed with the report [Legal Proceedings](index=51&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings expected to have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition - Ceridian is not presently a party to any legal proceedings believed to have a **material adverse effect** on its business[244](index=244&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=51&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) A new material risk factor relates to the identified material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, with potential adverse impacts - A new risk factor was disclosed concerning the recently identified **material weakness** in internal control over financial reporting[246](index=246&type=chunk) - The material weakness stems from an isolated service incident resulting in duplicate customer payroll payments, with failure to remediate potentially leading to inaccurate reporting and loss of investor confidence[247](index=247&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=51&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) No unregistered sales of equity securities or use of proceeds were reported for the period - None [Exhibits](index=52&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including CEO and CFO certifications and XBRL data files - Exhibits filed include **CEO and CFO certifications** (Sections 302 and 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley) and **XBRL interactive data files**[252](index=252&type=chunk)
Ceridian(DAY) - 2019 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-07-31 02:58
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Dayforce recurring revenue grew by 31%, and 32% on a constant currency basis [8] - Total Dayforce revenue increased by 27% year-over-year and 28% on a constant currency basis [9] - Adjusted EBITDA was $44 million, an increase of 23% compared to last year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 22.4%, up 230 basis points year-over-year [11][48] - Diluted net income per share was $0.04 compared to a diluted net loss per share of $0.58 in the same quarter last year [49] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cloud revenue, including Dayforce and Powerpay, increased by 22.3% to $155.7 million [34] - Revenue from Powerpay declined by 1.4% to $21.2 million, but was up 2.3% on a constant currency basis [33] - Cloud recurring services gross margin expanded by 370 basis points year-over-year to 69.3% [11][43] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The average float balance for customer trust funds was approximately $3.39 billion, compared to $3.35 billion in the same quarter last year [40] - Income from invested customer trust funds was $20.3 million in the second quarter, compared to $16.2 million in the same quarter last year [41] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on product development and sales and marketing investments, with cash investment in product development at $15.6 million, or 7.9% of revenue [13] - A new public sector vertical is being created within the enterprise segment to leverage opportunities in North America [18] - The company plans to expand Dayforce payroll capabilities in Ireland and New Zealand, completing the ANZ region [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in Dayforce revenue growth for the remainder of the year, projecting growth around 30% by year-end [60] - The company is optimistic about its ability to handle larger accounts and compete effectively in the market [70] - Management acknowledged potential impacts from Federal Reserve interest rate changes on float revenue but maintained guidance for the year [52][93] Other Important Information - The company was selected as a successful Gate 3 supplier by the government of Canada, allowing it to bid for future payroll and HCM business [16] - Dayforce was named a leader in workforce management by Nucleus Research for the sixth consecutive year [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Factors contributing to Dayforce revenue growth - Management highlighted strong pipeline growth and implementation of accounts as key factors for confidence in revenue growth [60] Question: International expansion and repeatability of the model - Management confirmed native capabilities in multiple countries and expressed confidence in the repeatability of their expansion model [61] Question: Returns on increased sales and marketing investments - Management reported strong returns on investments, with significant pipeline growth and sales translating effectively [65] Question: On-demand pay demand and compliance - Management noted strong demand for on-demand pay features and emphasized their differentiated approach [67] Question: Competitors' payroll issues and market positioning - Management stated they are only seeing positive trends and have shifted focus towards enterprise accounts [70] Question: Government contract and capabilities - Management expressed pride in winning the government contract and highlighted the extensive evaluation process [75] Question: Float revenue and investment strategy - Management acknowledged the impact of interest rate changes on float revenue but maintained guidance due to overperformance [93] Question: Success in upmarket strategy - Management attributed success to product strengths and a focused go-to-market strategy in specific verticals [97] Question: Expansion into training and e-learning - Management indicated potential for future expansion into learning management and related content delivery [100]
Ceridian(DAY) - 2019 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2019-07-30 20:18
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2019-05-05 17:31
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2019-05-01 20:21
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2019-02-28 21:54
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Ceridian(DAY) - 2018 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-02-07 03:59
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