Investor Presentation April 2025 DFINsolutions.com © 2025 DFIN. All rights reserved This presentation is the intellectual property of DFIN. The ideas expressed in it may not be adopted or reproduced without prior permission from and compensation to DFIN. Forward Looking Statements and Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures USE OF FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of, and subject to the safe harbor created by, Section 21E of the Securiti ...

Core Insights - Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (DFIN) reported strong financial performance in Q1 2025, with Adjusted EBITDA of $68.2 million, a 23.6% increase year-over-year, and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 33.9%, up approximately 680 basis points from the previous year [2][6][7]. Financial Performance - Net sales for Q1 2025 were $201.1 million, a decrease of $2.3 million, or 1.1%, from Q1 2024, primarily due to lower capital markets compliance volumes and Venue sales [4][6]. - Net earnings for Q1 2025 were $31.0 million, or $1.05 per diluted share, compared to $33.3 million, or $1.09 per diluted share, in Q1 2024 [5][6]. - The company achieved record software solutions net sales of $84.6 million, a 5.4% increase from Q1 2024, accounting for 42.1% of total net sales, up from 39.5% [6][8]. Strategic Focus - DFIN is focused on expanding the adoption of its software solutions, with a 5.8% organic increase in total software solutions net sales compared to Q1 2024 [3][6]. - The company aims to increase its recurring sales mix, manage costs aggressively, and allocate capital in a disciplined manner to enhance shareholder value [3][6]. Debt and Share Repurchase - DFIN amended its credit agreement to establish a $300 million revolving facility and a $115 million term loan A facility, using proceeds to retire existing debt [6][7]. - The company repurchased 861,301 shares for approximately $41.8 million at an average price of $48.57 per share, with a remaining share repurchase authorization of $49.5 million as of March 31, 2025 [6][7].