Xerox Holdings(XRX) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Results

Financial Performance - Q4 2024 revenue was $1.613 billion, down 8.6% year-over-year, with a gross profit of $502 million and a gross margin of 31.1%[5] - Full-year 2024 revenue totaled $6.221 billion, a decrease of 9.7% compared to 2023, with a GAAP net loss of $1.32 billion, or $(10.75) per share[6] - Adjusted net income for Q4 2024 was $49 million, or $0.36 per share, down from $56 million, or $0.43 per share in Q4 2023[6] - The Print and Other segment revenue for Q4 2024 was $1.540 billion, a decline of 8.7% year-over-year[9] - Full-year 2024 adjusted operating income was $302 million, down 22.4% from the previous year[7] - Total revenues for Q4 2024 were $1,613 million, a decrease of 8.6% from $1,765 million in Q4 2023[18] - Net loss attributable to common shareholders for Q4 2024 was $24 million, compared to a net loss of $61 million in Q4 2023[18] - Comprehensive loss for the year 2024 was $1,344 million, compared to a comprehensive loss of $138 million in 2023[20] - The company reported a goodwill impairment of $1,058 million for the year 2024[18] - Fourth quarter 2024 reported net loss was $1.321 billion, with diluted loss per share of $8.17, primarily due to a $1.1 billion goodwill impairment charge[1] - Full-year 2024 revenue was $6.221 billion, a decrease of 9.6% compared to $6.886 billion in 2023[1] - Adjusted operating income for Q4 2024 was $104 million, with an adjusted operating margin of 6.4%[1] - Adjusted gross profit for Q4 2024 was $509 million, with a margin of 31.6%[1] - The company incurred $1.216 billion in pre-tax losses for the full year 2024, resulting in an effective tax rate of -8.6%[2] Cash Flow and Projections - Free cash flow for 2025 is projected to be between $350 million and $400 million[12] - Q4 2024 operating cash flow was $351 million, down $38 million year-over-year[6] - Free cash flow for Q4 2024 was $334 million, down from $379 million in Q4 2023[1] - The company expects FY 2025 adjusted operating income to be approximately $320 million, with revenue projected at around $6.350 billion[1] - FY 2025 guidance includes an adjusted operating margin of at least 5.0%[1] - The company anticipates adjusted operating income margin to be at least 5.0% in 2025, reflecting incremental gross cost savings[25] Acquisitions and Strategic Initiatives - The pending acquisition of Lexmark is expected to close in the second half of 2025, which is not included in the 2025 guidance[11] - The company closed the acquisition of ITsavvy and plans to acquire Lexmark, aiming to enhance core operations and achieve revenue stability[24] - The company plans to continue focusing on strategic actions and initiatives to drive future growth and operational efficiency[51] Operational Metrics - Equipment sales decreased by 14.2% to $393 million, while post-sale revenue declined by 6.7% to $1.2 billion year-over-year[28] - Total equipment installations increased by approximately 19.0% year-over-year, driven by growth in entry-level and mid-range equipment[24] - The decline in post-sale revenue was attributed to lower managed print service revenue and intentional reductions in non-strategic revenue[24] Expenses and Liabilities - Research, development, and engineering expenses for the year 2024 were $191 million, down from $229 million in 2023[18] - Total assets decreased to $8,365 million as of December 31, 2024, down from $10,008 million a year earlier[22] - Total liabilities decreased to $7,061 million as of December 31, 2024, from $7,236 million a year earlier[22] - The company incurred restructuring and related costs of $5 million during the quarter, with total restructuring costs for the year amounting to $167 million[61] Shareholder Information - Basic loss per share for Q4 2024 was $0.20, unchanged from Q4 2023[18] - Basic Loss per Share for Q4 2024 was $(0.20), compared to $(0.50) in Q4 2023, indicating a 60% improvement year-over-year[76] - Dividends per common share remained stable at $0.25 for both Q4 2024 and Q4 2023, with an annual total of $1.00 for both years[76] Segment Information - Xerox operates through two reportable segments: Print and Other, and Xerox Financial Services (XFS), which are aligned with the company's business management strategy[78] - The Print and Other segment includes sales of document systems, supplies, and managed services, catering to a diverse customer base from small businesses to large enterprises[79] - The XFS segment provides global leasing solutions, primarily generating revenue from financing income on sales-type leases and leasing fees[80] - The product offerings in the Print segment are categorized into Entry, Mid-Range, and High-End devices, targeting different market needs[81] Non-GAAP Measures and Adjustments - The company highlighted the importance of non-GAAP measures to better understand business trends and performance[48] - Transaction and related costs associated with M&A activities were noted as significant, impacting overall financial results[54] - The impact of foreign currency translation was adjusted to provide a clearer view of revenue trends, referred to as "constant currency"[58]