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TTEC (TTEC) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-02-29 22:00
Part I [Business](index=11&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business) The company is a global customer experience partner operating through TTEC Digital and TTEC Engage segments **Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue Breakdown** | Segment | Revenue (billions) | Percentage of Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | TTEC Digital | $0.487 | 20% | | TTEC Engage | $1.976 | 80% | | **Total** | **$2.463** | **100%** | - As of December 31, 2023, TTEC served **over 750 clients** across various industries with a global team of over 60,000 employees[32](index=32&type=chunk)[35](index=35&type=chunk) - The company's growth strategy focuses on deepening client relationships, strategic acquisitions, and investing in tech-driven innovation[37](index=37&type=chunk)[44](index=44&type=chunk) **Client Concentration and Retention (2023)** | Client Group | % of Total Revenue | TTEC Engage Revenue Retention Rate | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Top 5 Clients | 36% | 95% | | Top 10 Clients | 50% | 95% | - As of December 31, 2023, TTEC had over 60,000 employees, with **49% in Asia-Pacific**, 38% in North America, and 61% working remotely[74](index=74&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=25&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company faces significant risks from client concentration, technology evolution, debt, and a controlling shareholder - A large portion of TTEC Engage revenue comes from a few clients, with the **top five representing 36% of total revenue in 2023**[95](index=95&type=chunk)[97](index=97&type=chunk) - The business is highly competitive and failure to adapt to rapid technological changes like **AI could harm its competitive position**[88](index=88&type=chunk)[90](index=90&type=chunk)[92](index=92&type=chunk) - The remote work model introduces risks such as fraud, compliance challenges, and potential disruptions from residential-grade utilities[102](index=102&type=chunk)[104](index=104&type=chunk)[106](index=106&type=chunk) - The company experienced **two significant cybersecurity incidents in 2021**, and future incidents remain a significant risk[128](index=128&type=chunk) - As of December 31, 2023, the company had **$995.0 million of borrowings outstanding**, with a recent credit facility amendment to provide more flexibility[139](index=139&type=chunk)[140](index=140&type=chunk) - The Chairman and CEO beneficially owns approximately **59% of the company's common stock**, giving him significant control[192](index=192&type=chunk) [Unresolved Staff Comments](index=53&type=section&id=Item%201B.%20Unresolved%20Staff%20Comments) The company reports that there are no unresolved staff comments - Not applicable[196](index=196&type=chunk) [Cybersecurity](index=53&type=section&id=Item%201C.%20Cybersecurity) Cybersecurity risk is managed through an ERM program overseen by the Board's Security & Technology Committee - The company has a formal cybersecurity program focused on risk assessment, mitigation, incident response, and employee training[199](index=199&type=chunk)[200](index=200&type=chunk) - Governance is managed by the Board's Security & Technology Committee, which receives regular reports from the CSO and CIO[207](index=207&type=chunk) - The company has previously experienced significant cybersecurity incidents but states they have **not materially affected the company to date**[213](index=213&type=chunk) [Properties](index=56&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Properties) The company operates 70 customer engagement centers globally, with the largest concentrations in the US and the Philippines **Customer Engagement Centers by Country (as of Dec 31, 2023)** | Country | Total Centers | | :--- | :--- | | United States of America | 30 | | Philippines | 15 | | United Kingdom | 4 | | Australia | 2 | | Brazil | 1 | | Bulgaria | 2 | | Canada | 2 | | Colombia | 2 | | Egypt | 1 | | Greece | 1 | | Germany | 1 | | Honduras | 1 | | India | 2 | | Mexico | 2 | | Poland | 1 | | South Africa | 2 | | Thailand | 1 | | **Total** | **70** | - The centers are classified as Multi-Client, Dedicated, or Managed, based on leasing and operational structure[217](index=217&type=chunk) [Legal Proceedings](index=58&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is involved in various legal actions and accrues for losses deemed probable and estimable - The company accrues for legal exposures when losses are probable and estimable[220](index=220&type=chunk) - Management does not expect current legal proceedings to have a **material adverse effect** on the company's financial condition[221](index=221&type=chunk) [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=58&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This item is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[223](index=223&type=chunk) Part II [Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](index=58&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Market%20for%20Registrant's%20Common%20Equity,%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters%20and%20Issuer%20Purchases%20of%20Equity%20Securities) The company's stock trades on NASDAQ, with a history of dividends and an underperforming five-year total return - In 2023, the company paid two semi-annual dividends of $0.52 per share; for 2024, a **dividend of $0.06 per share** was authorized[225](index=225&type=chunk)[226](index=226&type=chunk) - Approximately **$26.6 million remains authorized** under the stock repurchase program, but no shares were purchased in 2022 or 2023[227](index=227&type=chunk) **5-Year Cumulative Total Return Comparison** | Year | TTEC Holdings, Inc. | NASDAQ Composite | Russell 2000 | Peer Group | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2018 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | | 2019 | $141 | $137 | $126 | $138 | | 2020 | $278 | $198 | $151 | $178 | | 2021 | $349 | $242 | $173 | $268 | | 2022 | $173 | $163 | $138 | $173 | | 2023 | $88 | $236 | $161 | $218 | [<Reserved>](index=60&type=section&id=Item%206.%20%3CReserved%3E) This item is reserved - This item is reserved and contains no information[232](index=232&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=61&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Revenue grew slightly in 2023, but operating income declined significantly due to investments and higher costs **Consolidated Financial Results (2023 vs. 2022)** | Metric | 2023 | 2022 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | $2,462.8M | $2,443.7M | +0.8% | | Income from Operations | $118.0M | $168.5M | -30.0% | | Operating Margin | 4.8% | 6.9% | -2.1 pts | - TTEC Digital's operating income **decreased by 14.5%** to $29.8 million due to investments in leadership, sales, and engineering[287](index=287&type=chunk)[288](index=288&type=chunk) - TTEC Engage's operating income **decreased by 34.0%** to $88.2 million, driven by investments, higher healthcare costs, and restructuring[289](index=289&type=chunk)[290](index=290&type=chunk) - Interest expense **increased significantly to $78.3 million** in 2023 from $36.1 million in 2022 due to higher interest rates[291](index=291&type=chunk) - The company generated **$144.8 million in cash from operations** and $76.9 million in free cash flow in 2023[305](index=305&type=chunk)[308](index=308&type=chunk) - As of Dec 31, 2023, the company had **$995.0 million in borrowings** and amended its credit facility in Feb 2024 for more flexibility[300](index=300&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=79&type=section&id=Item%207A.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company is exposed to market risks from interest rate changes on its debt and foreign currency fluctuations - The company has significant interest rate risk due to its **$995.0 million in variable-rate borrowings**[332](index=332&type=chunk) - The company faces foreign currency risk as revenue is often in USD while operating costs are in local currencies[333](index=333&type=chunk) **Cash Flow Hedging Program (as of Dec 31, 2023)** | Currency Pair | Notional Amount (USD Equivalent) | | :--- | :--- | | Canadian Dollar | $1.7M | | Philippine Peso | $165.8M | | Mexican Peso | $44.2M | | **Total** | **$211.7M** | [Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](index=83&type=section&id=Item%208.%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Supplementary%20Data) This section references the location of the company's consolidated financial statements and supplementary data - The financial statements required by this item are located beginning on page F-1 of this report[344](index=344&type=chunk) [Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure](index=85&type=section&id=Item%209.%20Changes%20in%20and%20Disagreements%20with%20Accountants%20on%20Accounting%20and%20Financial%20Disclosure) This item is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[345](index=345&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=85&type=section&id=Item%209A.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management and the independent auditor concluded that disclosure controls and internal controls were effective - Based on an evaluation as of December 31, 2023, the CEO and CFO concluded that the company's **disclosure controls and procedures were effective**[349](index=349&type=chunk) - Management concluded that the company's **internal control over financial reporting was effective** as of December 31, 2023[353](index=353&type=chunk) - The effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, which issued an **unqualified opinion**[354](index=354&type=chunk)[386](index=386&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=87&type=section&id=Item%209B.%20Other%20Information) The company amended its Credit Facility in February 2024 to increase financial flexibility - On February 26, 2024, the company amended its credit agreement to **increase the net leverage ratio covenant** for Q1 2024 through Q1 2025[358](index=358&type=chunk) - As part of the amendment, the total lenders' commitment under the credit facility was **reduced from $1.5 billion to $1.3 billion**[358](index=358&type=chunk) [Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections](index=87&type=section&id=Item%209C.%20Disclosure%20Regarding%20Foreign%20Jurisdictions%20that%20Prevent%20Inspections) This item is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[359](index=359&type=chunk) Part III [Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](index=87&type=section&id=Item%2010.%20Directors,%20Executive%20Officers%20and%20Corporate%20Governance) Information is incorporated by reference from the company's 2024 Definitive Proxy Statement - The information required for this item is **incorporated by reference** from the registrant's 2024 annual meeting proxy statement[8](index=8&type=chunk)[361](index=361&type=chunk) [Executive Compensation](index=89&type=section&id=Item%2011.%20Executive%20Compensation) Information regarding executive compensation is incorporated by reference from the 2024 Definitive Proxy Statement - The information required for this item is **incorporated by reference** from the registrant's 2024 annual meeting proxy statement[8](index=8&type=chunk)[365](index=365&type=chunk) [Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](index=89&type=section&id=Item%2012.%20Security%20Ownership%20of%20Certain%20Beneficial%20Owners%20and%20Management%20and%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters) Information regarding security ownership is incorporated by reference from the 2024 Definitive Proxy Statement - The information required for this item is **incorporated by reference** from the registrant's 2024 annual meeting proxy statement[8](index=8&type=chunk)[366](index=366&type=chunk) [Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](index=89&type=section&id=Item%2013.%20Certain%20Relationships%20and%20Related%20Transactions,%20and%20Director%20Independence) Information on related transactions is incorporated by reference from the 2024 Definitive Proxy Statement - The information required for this item is **incorporated by reference** from the registrant's 2024 annual meeting proxy statement[8](index=8&type=chunk)[367](index=367&type=chunk) [Principal Accountants Fees and Services](index=89&type=section&id=Item%2014.%20Principal%20Accountants%20Fees%20and%20Services) Information on accountant fees is incorporated by reference from the 2024 Definitive Proxy Statement - The information required for this item is **incorporated by reference** from the registrant's 2024 annual meeting proxy statement[8](index=8&type=chunk)[368](index=368&type=chunk) Part IV [Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules](index=89&type=section&id=Item%2015.%20Exhibits%20and%20Financial%20Statement%20Schedules) This section lists the documents filed as part of the report, including financial statements and exhibits - This section contains the index to the Consolidated Financial Statements (located at F-1) and the Exhibit Index[370](index=370&type=chunk)[371](index=371&type=chunk) [Form 10-K Summary](index=95&type=section&id=Item%2016.%20Form%2010-K%20Summary) The company indicates that there is no Form 10-K summary - None[379](index=379&type=chunk) Financial Statements and Notes [Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](index=98&type=section&id=Report%20of%20Independent%20Registered%20Public%20Accounting%20Firm) The auditor issued an unqualified opinion on financial statements and internal controls, citing two Critical Audit Matters - The auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, issued an **unqualified (clean) opinion** on both the financial statements and internal controls[386](index=386&type=chunk) - The audit identified two **Critical Audit Matters (CAMs)**: Revenue Recognition and the Goodwill Impairment Assessment for TTEC Engage[392](index=392&type=chunk)[394](index=394&type=chunk)[397](index=397&type=chunk) [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=101&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Financials show flat revenue, a sharp decline in net income, and an increase in total liabilities for 2023 **Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands)** | Account | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Current Assets | $681,203 | $749,970 | | Goodwill | $808,988 | $807,845 | | **Total Assets** | **$2,185,598** | **$2,153,962** | | Total Current Liabilities | $403,027 | $411,364 | | Line of Credit (Long-term) | $995,000 | $960,000 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$1,570,056** | **$1,520,212** | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | **$615,542** | **$578,105** | **Consolidated Income Statement Highlights (in thousands, except per share)** | Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | $2,462,817 | $2,443,707 | $2,273,062 | | Income from Operations | $118,021 | $168,543 | $217,192 | | Net Income Attributable to TTEC | $8,428 | $103,240 | $140,970 | | Diluted EPS | $0.18 | $2.18 | $2.97 | **Consolidated Cash Flow Highlights (in thousands)** | Cash Flow | 2023 | 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | From Operating Activities | $144,765 | $137,048 | | From Investing Activities | $(67,578) | $(226,203) | | From Financing Activities | $(68,234) | $89,036 | [Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements](index=105&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20the%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Notes detail segment performance, goodwill risk, debt structure, and a significantly higher effective tax rate - In April 2023, TTEC finalized the buyout of the remaining 30% interest in First Call Resolution, LLC (FCR) for **$22.4 million**[464](index=464&type=chunk)[465](index=465&type=chunk) - The TTEC Engage reporting unit's fair value exceeded its carrying value by **13.0%**, indicating a risk of future goodwill impairment[518](index=518&type=chunk) - The company's effective tax rate was **55.2% in 2023**, compared to 18.8% in 2022, due to changes in valuation allowances[554](index=554&type=chunk) - As of December 31, 2023, the company had **$995.0 million in borrowings** under its credit facility[576](index=576&type=chunk) - Related party transactions in 2023 included **$1.0 million for aviation services** from companies owned by the CEO[619](index=619&type=chunk)[621](index=621&type=chunk)
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