CRITEO REPORTS RECORD FOURTH QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

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Michael Komasinski Appointed as Chief Executive Officer

Deployed Record $225 Million to Repurchase Shares in 2024

Remaining Share Buyback Authorization Increased up to $200 Million

Targeting Mid-Single-Digit Growth in 2025


NEW YORK
, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ: CRTO) (“Criteo” or the “Company”), the commerce media company, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Highlights:

The following table summarizes our consolidated financial results for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2024:


Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended


December 31


December 31


2024


2023


YoY Change


2024


2023


YoY Change


(in millions, except EPS data)


GAAP Results

Revenue

$553

$566

(2) %

$1,933

$1,949

(1) %

Gross Profit

$301

$277

9 %

$983

$863

14 %

Net Income

$72

$62

16 %

$115

$55

110 %

Gross Profit margin

54 %

49 %

5ppt

51 %

44 %

7ppt

Diluted EPS

$1.23

$1.02

21 %

$1.90

$0.88

116 %

Cash from operating activities

$169

$161

5 %

$258

$224

15 %

Cash and cash equivalents

$291

$336

(14) %

$291

$336

(14) %


Non-GAAP Results1

Contribution ex-TAC

$334

$316

6 %

$1,121

$1,023

10 %

Adjusted EBITDA

$144

$139

4 %

$390

$302

29 %

Adjusted diluted EPS

$1.75

$1.52

15 %

$4.57

$3.18

44 %

Free Cash Flow (FCF)

$146

$142

3 %

$182

$110

65 %

FCF / Adjusted EBITDA

101 %

102 %

(1)ppt

47 %

36 %

11ppt

“I’m incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished. This year, we solidified our position as a global leader in Commerce Media and delivered our strongest financial performance to date, marking our third consecutive year of double-digit growth,” said Megan Clarken, Chief Executive Officer of Criteo. “As I pass the baton to Michael Komasinski to lead Criteo into its next chapter of AI-driven innovation and growth, I do so with excitement for the Company’s future.”

Operating Highlights

  • The Company appointed Michael Komasinski as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 15, 2025.
  • Retail Media Contribution ex-TAC grew 25% year-over-year at constant currency2 in 2024 and 23% in Q4.
  • Same-retailer Contribution ex-TAC3 retention for Retail Media was 128% in 2024 and 126% in Q4.
  • We expanded our platform adoption to 3,500 brands and 225 retailers, including Harrods.
  • Performance Media Contribution ex-TAC was up 8% year-over-year at constant currency2 in 2024 and up 3% in Q4.
  • Criteo’s media spend4 was $4.3 billion in 2024, growing 5% year-over-year at constant currency2 and $1.3 billion in Q4.
  • We deployed $225 million of capital for share repurchases in 2024, and our Board of Directors increased the Company’s remaining share repurchase authorization to up to $200 million in January 2025.

 


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1 Contribution ex-TAC, Contribution ex-TAC margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted diluted EPS and Free Cash Flow are not measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.


2 Constant currency measures exclude the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and is computed by applying the prior year monthly exchange rates to transactions denominated in settlement or billing currencies other than the US dollar.


3 Same-client Contribution ex-TAC is the Contribution ex-TAC generated by clients that were live with us in a given quarter and are still live with us the same quarter in the following year.


4 Media spend is defined as working media spend allocated to Retail Media campaigns and media spend activated on behalf of Performance Media clients.

Financial Summary

Revenue for Q4 2024 was $553 million, gross profit was $301 million and Contribution ex-TAC was $334 million. Net income for Q4 was $72 million, or $1.23 per share on a diluted basis. Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $144 million, resulting in an adjusted diluted EPS of $1.75. As reported, revenue for Q4 decreased (2)%, gross profit increased 9% and Contribution ex-TAC increased 6%. At constant currency, revenue for Q4 decreased (1)% and Contribution ex-TAC increased 7%.

Revenue for the fiscal year 2024 was $1.9 billion, gross profit was $983 million and Contribution ex-TAC was $1.1 billion. As reported, revenue for 2024 decreased (1)%, gross profit increased 14% and Contribution ex-TAC increased 10%. At constant currency, revenue for 2024 increased 0.4% and Contribution ex-TAC increased 11%. Net income for fiscal year 2024 was $115 million, or $1.90 per share on a diluted basis. Fiscal year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA was $390 million, resulting in an adjusted diluted EPS of $4.57. Cash flow from operating activities was $169 million in Q4 and Free Cash Flow was $146 million in Q4. As of December 31, 2024, we had $333 million in cash and marketable securities on our balance sheet.

Sarah Glickman, Chief Financial Officer, said, “In 2024, we delivered record performance and expanded our adjusted EBITDA margin by 500 basis points to 35%. We deployed $225 million of capital for share repurchases, demonstrating our focus on driving shareholder value. As we enter 2025, we believe we are well-positioned to deliver continued growth, robust profitability, and strong cash generation.”

Fourth Quarter 2024 Results

Revenue, Gross Profit and Contribution ex-TAC

Revenue decreased (2)% year-over-year in Q4 2024, and decreased (1)% at constant currency, to $553 million (Q4 2023: $566 million). Gross profit increased 9% year-over-year in Q4 2024 to $301 million (Q4 2023: $277 million). Gross profit as a percentage of revenue, or gross profit margin, was 54% (Q4 2023: 49%). Contribution ex-TAC in the fourth quarter increased 6% year-over-year, or increased 7% at constant currency, to $334 million (Q4 2023: $316 million).

  • Retail Media revenue increased 20%, or 21% at constant currency, and Retail Media Contribution ex-TAC increased 22%, or 23% at constant currency, driven by continued strength in Retail Media onsite, new client integrations, an uptick in offsite campaigns and growing network effects of the platform.
  • Performance Media revenue decreased (6)%, or decreased (5)% at constant currency, and Performance Media Contribution ex-TAC increased 1%, or 3% at constant currency, driven by the continued traction of Commerce Audiences as more clients adopt full funnel activation, partially offset by lower Retargeting and AdTech services and supply.

Net Income and Adjusted Net Income

Net income was $72 million in Q4 2024 (Q4 2023: net income of $62 million). Net income allocated to shareholders of Criteo was $71 million, or $1.23 per share on a diluted basis (Q4 2023: net income available to shareholders of $61 million, or $1.02 per share on a diluted basis).

Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $101 million, or $1.75 per share on a diluted basis (Q4 2023: $91 million, or $1.52 per share on a diluted basis).

Adjusted EBITDA and Operating Expenses

Adjusted EBITDA was $144 million, representing an increase of 4% year-over-year (Q4 2023: $139 million). This reflects higher Contribution ex-TAC over the period and effective cost management. Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of Contribution ex-TAC, or Adjusted EBITDA margin, was 43% (Q4 2023: 44%).

Operating expenses increased by 10% year-over-year to $206 million (Q4 2023: $188 million), mostly driven by planned growth investments. Non-GAAP operating expenses increased 12% year-over-year to $165 million (Q4 2023: $147 million).

Fiscal Year
2024 Results

Revenue, Gross Profit and Contribution ex-TAC

Revenue decreased (1)% year-over-year, or increased 0.4% at constant currency, to $1.9 billion (FY 2023: $1.9 billion). Gross profit increased 14% year-over-year to $983 million (FY 2023: $863 million). Gross profit as a percentage of revenue, or gross profit margin, was 51% (FY 2023: 44%). Contribution ex-TAC increased 10% year-over-year, or increased 11% at constant currency, to $1.1 billion (FY 2023: $1.0 billion).

  • Retail Media revenue increased 24%, or 24% at constant currency, and Retail Media Contribution ex-TAC increased 25%, or 25% at constant currency, driven by continued strength in Retail Media onsite, new client integrations and growing network effects of the platform.
  • Performance Media revenue decreased (4)%, or decreased (2)% at constant currency, and Performance Media Contribution ex-TAC increased 6%, or 8% at constant currency, driven by strong growth for Commerce Audiences and resilient Retargeting, partially offset by lower AdTech services and supply.

Net Income and Adjusted Net Income

Net income was $115 million (FY 2023: $55 million). Net income available to shareholders of Criteo was $112 million, or $1.90 per share on a diluted basis (FY 2023: $53 million, or $0.88 per share on a diluted basis).

Adjusted net income was $268 million, or $4.57 per share on a diluted basis (FY 2023: $191 million, or $3.18 per share on a diluted basis).

Adjusted EBITDA and Operating Expenses

Adjusted EBITDA was $390 million, representing an increase of 29% year-over-year (FY 2023: $302 million). This reflects higher Contribution ex-TAC and effective cost management. Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of Contribution ex-TAC, or Adjusted EBITDA margin, was 35% (FY 2023: 30%).

Operating expenses increased 6% year-over-year to $832 million (FY 2023: $786 million), mostly driven by planned growth investments and the partial reversal of the loss contingency related to the CNIL matter in 2023. Non-GAAP operating expenses increased 3% or $20 million to $627 million (FY 2023: $607 million).

Cash Flow, Cash and Financial Liquidity Position

Cash flow from operating activities increased to $169 million in Q4 2024 (Q4 2023: $161 million).

Free Cash Flow, defined as cash flow from operating activities less acquisition of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and change in accounts payable related to intangible assets, property and equipment, increased to $146 million in Q4 2024 (Q4 2023: $142 million).

Cash and cash equivalents, and marketable securities, decreased $26 million compared to December 31, 2023 to $333 million, after spending $225 million on share repurchases in 2024 (2023: $125 million).

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had total financial liquidity of approximately $782 million, including its cash position, marketable securities, revolving credit facility and treasury shares reserved for M&A.

Criteo Appointed Michael Komasinski as Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Directors of the Company appointed Michael Komasinski as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective February 15, 2025. Komasinski will succeed Megan Clarken who, as previously announced, is retiring and will be stepping down from her role as CEO and from the Board. Clarken will temporarily serve in a senior advisory role to ensure a smooth transition.

Komasinski brings over 20 years of AdTech expertise and a proven track record of driving accelerated growth, AI-driven innovation, and scale. Throughout his career, he has gained significant data-driven technology expertise and vast retail media experience. He previously served as CEO of the Americas, President of Global Data & Technology, and member of the Group Executive Management team at dentsu, one of the largest global advertising holding companies. He joined dentsu through its acquisition of Merkle in 2016 and led both the EMEA and Americas regions before becoming Global CEO of Merkle in 2021. He previously served in leadership positions at Razorfish, Schawk Retail Marketing, The Nielsen Company, and A.T. Kearney. Michael is a board member of the Ad Council and serves on the client advisory boards of Meta and Microsoft.

2025 Business Outlook

The following forward-looking statements reflect Criteo’s expectations as of February 5, 2025.

Fiscal year 2025 guidance:

  • Mid-single-digit growth in Contribution ex-TAC at constant currency
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 33% to 34% of Contribution ex-TAC

First quarter 2025 guidance:

  • Contribution ex-TAC between $256 million and $260 million, or year-over-year growth at constant-currency of +3% to +5%
  • Adjusted EBITDA between $68 million and $72 million

The above guidance for the first quarter and fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 assumes the following exchange rates for the main currencies impacting our business: a U.S. dollar-euro rate of 0.962, a U.S. dollar-Japanese Yen rate of 150, a U.S. dollar-British pound rate of 0.802, a U.S. dollar-Korean Won rate of 1,350 and a U.S. dollar-Brazilian real rate of 5.75.

The above guidance assumes that no additional acquisitions are completed during the first quarter of 2025 or the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Reconciliations of Contribution ex-TAC, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance to the closest corresponding U.S. GAAP measures are not available without unreasonable efforts on a forward-looking basis due to the high variability, complexity and low visibility with respect to the charges excluded from these non-GAAP measures; in particular, the measures and effects of equity awards compensation expense specific to equity compensation awards that are directly impacted by unpredictable fluctuations in our share price. The variability of the above charges could potentially have a significant impact on our future U.S. GAAP financial results.

Extension of Share Repurchase Authorization

Criteo’s Board of Directors approved an increase of the previously authorized share repurchase program from up to $630 million to up to $805 million of the Company’s outstanding American Depositary Shares. As of January 31, 2025, the remaining share buyback authorization was extended to up to $200 million. The Company intends to use repurchased shares under this extended program to satisfy employee equity obligations in lieu of issuing new shares, which would limit future dilution for its shareholders, as well as to fund potential acquisitions in the future.

Under the terms of the authorization, the stock purchases may be made from time to time in compliance with applicable state and federal securities laws and applicable provisions of French corporate law. The timing and amounts of any purchases will be based on market conditions and other factors including price, regulatory requirements and capital availability, as determined by Criteo’s management team. The program does not require the purchase of any minimum number of shares and may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release and its attachments include the following financial measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”): Contribution ex-TAC, Contribution ex-TAC margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted diluted EPS, Free Cash Flow and Non-GAAP Operating Expenses. These measures are not calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Contribution ex-TAC is a profitability measure akin to gross profit. It is calculated by deducting traffic acquisition costs from revenue and reconciled to gross profit through the exclusion of other costs of revenue. Contribution ex-TAC is not a measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We have included Contribution ex-TAC because it is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to evaluate operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions. In particular, we believe that this measure can provide useful measures for period-to-period comparisons of our business. Accordingly, we believe that Contribution ex-TAC provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations in the same manner as our management and board of directors.

Adjusted EBITDA is our consolidated earnings before financial income (expense), income taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted to eliminate the impact of equity awards compensation expense, pension service costs, certain restructuring, integration and transformation costs, certain acquisition costs and a loss contingency related to a regulatory matter. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are key measures used by our management and board of directors to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short- and long-term operational plans. In particular, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin can provide useful measures for period-to-period comparisons of our business. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin provide useful information to investors and the market generally in understanding and evaluating our results of operations in the same manner as our management and board of directors.

Adjusted Net Income is our net income adjusted to eliminate the impact of equity awards compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related assets, certain restructuring, integration and transformation costs, certain acquisition costs, a loss contingency related to a regulatory matter, and the tax impact of these adjustments. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted diluted EPS are key measures used by our management and board of directors to evaluate operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital. In particular, we believe that Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted diluted EPS can provide useful measures for period-to-period comparisons of our business. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted diluted EPS provide useful information to investors and the market generally in understanding and evaluating our results of operations in the same manner as our management and board of directors.

Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities less net acquisition of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment. Free Cash Flow Conversion is defined as free cash flow divided by Adjusted EBITDA. Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Conversion are key measures used by our management and board of directors to evaluate the Company’s ability to generate cash. Accordingly, we believe that Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Conversion permit a more complete and comprehensive analysis of our available cash flows.

Non-GAAP Operating Expenses are our consolidated operating expenses adjusted to eliminate equity awards compensation expense, pension service costs, certain restructuring, integration and transformation costs, certain acquisition and integration costs, and a loss contingency related to a regulatory matter. The Company uses Non-GAAP Operating Expenses to understand and compare operating results across accounting periods, for internal budgeting and forecasting purposes, for short-term and long-term operational plans, and to assess and measure our financial performance and the ability of our operations to generate cash. We believe Non-GAAP Operating Expenses reflects our ongoing operating expenses in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparisons and analysis of trends in our business. As a result, we believe that Non-GAAP Operating Expenses provides useful information to investors in understanding and evaluating our core operating performance and trends in the same manner as our management and in comparing financial results across periods. In addition, Non-GAAP Operating Expenses is a key component in calculating Adjusted EBITDA, which is one of the key measures the Company uses to provide its quarterly and annual business outlook to the investment community.

Please refer to the supplemental financial tables provided in the appendix of this press release for a reconciliation of Contribution ex-TAC to gross profit, Adjusted EBITDA to net income, Adjusted Net Income to net income, Free Cash Flow to cash flow from operating activities, and Non-GAAP Operating Expenses to operating expenses, in each case, the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure. Our use of non-GAAP financial measures has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider such non-GAAP measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are: 1) other companies, including companies in our industry which have similar business arrangements, may address the impact of TAC differently; and 2) other companies may report Contribution ex-TAC, Contribution ex-TAC margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Free Cash Flow, Non-GAAP Operating Expenses or similarly titled measures but calculate them differently or over different regions, which reduces their usefulness as comparative measures. Because of these and other limitations, you should consider these measures alongside our U.S. GAAP financial results, including revenue and net income.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including projected financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2025 and the year ending December 31, 2025, our expectations regarding our market opportunity and future growth prospects and other statements that are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: failure related to our technology and our ability to innovate and respond to changes in technology, uncertainty regarding our ability to access a consistent supply of internet display advertising inventory and expand access to such inventory, including without limitation uncertainty regarding the timing and scope of proposed changes to and enhancements of the Chrome browser announced by Google, investments in new business opportunities and the timing of these investments, whether the projected benefits of acquisitions materialize as expected, uncertainty regarding international growth and expansion (including related to changes in a specific country’s or region’s political or economic conditions), the impact of competition, uncertainty regarding legislative, regulatory or self-regulatory developments regarding data privacy matters and the impact of efforts by other participants in our industry to comply therewith, the impact of consumer resistance to the collection and sharing of data, our ability to access data through third parties, failure to enhance our brand cost-effectively, recent growth rates not being indicative of future growth, our ability to manage growth, potential fluctuations in operating results, our ability to grow our base of clients, and the financial impact of maximizing Contribution ex-TAC, as well as risks related to future opportunities and plans, including the uncertainty of expected future financial performance and results and those risks detailed from time-to-time under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s SEC filings and reports, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024, and in subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as well as future filings and reports by the Company. Importantly, at this time, macro-economic conditions including inflation and fluctuating interest rates in the U.S. have impacted Criteo’s business, financial condition, cash flow and results of operations.

Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations or otherwise.

Conference Call Information

Criteo’s senior management team will discuss the Company’s earnings on a call that will take place today, February 5, 2025, at 8:00 AM ET, 2:00 PM CET. The conference call will be webcast live on the Company’s website at https://criteo.investorroom.com/ and will subsequently be available for replay.

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About Criteo

Criteo (NASDAQ: CRTO) is the global commerce media company that enables marketers and media owners to drive better commerce outcomes. Its industry leading Commerce Media Platform connects thousands of marketers and media owners to deliver richer consumer experiences from product discovery to purchase. By powering trusted and impactful advertising, Criteo supports an open internet that encourages discovery, innovation, and choice. For more information, please visit www.criteo.com.

Contacts

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Financial information to follow

 


CRITEO S.A.


Consolidated Statement of Financial Position


(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)


December 31, 2024


December 31, 2023


Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$                         290,693

$                         336,341

Trade receivables, net of allowances of $ 28.6 million and $ 43.3 million at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

800,859

775,589

Income taxes

1,550

2,065

Other taxes

53,883

68,936

Other current assets

50,637

48,291

Restricted cash – current

250

75,000

Marketable securities – current portion

26,242

5,970

Total current assets

1,224,114

1,312,192

Property and equipment, net

107,222

126,494

Intangible assets, net

158,384

180,888

Goodwill

515,188

524,197

Right of Use Asset – operating lease

99,468

112,487

Marketable securities – noncurrent portion

15,584

16,575

Noncurrent financial assets

4,332

5,294

Other noncurrent assets

61,151

60,742

Deferred tax assets

81,006

52,680

    Total noncurrent assets

1,042,335

1,079,357

Total assets

$                     2,266,449

$                     2,391,549


Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Trade payables

$                         802,524

$                         838,522

Contingencies – current portion

1,882

1,467

Income taxes

34,863

17,213

Financial liabilities – current portion

3,325

3,389

Lease liability – operating – current portion

25,812

35,398

Other taxes

19,148

26,289

Employee – related payables

109,227

113,287

Other current liabilities

49,819

104,552

Total current liabilities

1,046,600

1,140,117

Deferred tax liabilities

4,067

1,083

Defined benefit plans

4,709

4,123

Financial liabilities – noncurrent portion

297

77

Lease liability – operating – noncurrent portion

77,584

83,051

Contingencies – noncurrent portion

31,939

32,625

Other noncurrent liabilities

20,156

19,082

    Total non-current liabilities

138,752

140,041

Total liabilities

1,185,352

1,280,158

Shareholders’ equity:

Common shares, €0.025 par value,  57,744,839 and 61,165,663 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 , respectively.

1,931

2,023

Treasury stock, 3,467,417 and 5,400,572 shares at cost as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 , respectively.

(125,298)

(161,788)

Additional paid-in capital

709,580

769,240

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(108,768)

(85,326)

Retained earnings

571,744

555,456

Equity – attributable to shareholders of Criteo S.A.

1,049,189

1,079,605

Noncontrolling interests

31,908

31,786

Total equity

1,081,097

1,111,391

Total equity and liabilities

$                     2,266,449

$                     2,391,549

 


CRITEO S.A.
Consolidated Statement of Operations
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data, unaudited)


Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended


December 31


December 31


2024


2023


2024


2023

Revenue

$    553,035

$    566,302

$  1,933,289

$  1,949,445

Cost of revenue

Traffic acquisition cost

218,636

249,926

811,806

926,839

Other cost of revenue

33,428

39,750

138,512

159,562

Gross profit

300,971

276,626

982,971

863,044

Operating expenses:

Research and development expenses

67,559

48,402

279,341

242,289

Sales and operations expenses

97,356

97,687

376,090

406,012

General and administrative expenses

41,548

42,219

176,138

137,525

Total Operating expenses

206,463

188,308

831,569

785,826

Income from operations

94,508

88,318

151,402

77,218

Financial and Other Income (Expense)

2,206

(4,498)

3,095

(2,490)

Income before taxes

96,714

83,820

154,497

74,728

Provision for income taxes

24,770

21,769

39,784

20,084

Net income

$       71,944

$       62,051

$     114,713

$       54,644

Net income available to shareholders of Criteo S.A.

$       71,095

$       61,017

$     111,571

$       53,259

Net income available to noncontrolling interests

$            849

$         1,034

$         3,142

$         1,385

Weighted average shares outstanding used in computing per share amounts:

Basic

54,695,112

56,107,042

54,817,136

56,170,658

Diluted

57,640,779

59,687,020

58,605,529

60,231,627

Net income allocated to shareholders per share:

Basic

$           1.30

$           1.09

$           2.04

$           0.95

Diluted

$           1.23

$           1.02

$           1.90

$           0.88

 


CRITEO S.A.


Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows


(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)


Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended


December 31


December 31


2024


2023


2024


2023


Cash flows from operating activities


Net income


$      71,944


$      62,051


$    114,713


$      54,644

Non-cash and non-operating items

56,105

60,663

192,118

103,369

           – Amortization and provisions

20,620

16,048

87,754

72,336

           – Payment for contingent liability on regulatory matters

(43,334)

           – Equity awards compensation expense

24,420

20,832

106,613

97,185

           – Net loss (gain) on disposal of noncurrent assets

994

974

1,918

(7,929)

          – Change in uncertain tax positions

(7)

(566)

1,757

(880)

– Net change in fair value of Earn-out

(2,195)

845

1,007

2,344

          – Change in deferred taxes

(9,670)

1,154

(26,040)

(23,588)

          – Change in income taxes

28,710

22,431

19,389

4,424

          – Other

(6,767)

(1,055)

(280)

2,811


Changes in assets and liabilities


41,405


38,626


(48,670)


66,233

           – (Increase) / Decrease in trade receivables

(167,111)

(135,233)

(28,516)

(56,344)

           – Increase / (Decrease) in trade payables

193,703

159,127

(17,160)

87,937

           – (Increase) / Decrease in other current assets

10,881

(8,648)

10,142

(5,616)

           – Increase / (Decrease) in other current liabilities

2,925

24,089

(11,314)

40,952

           – Change in operating lease liabilities and right of use assets

1,007

(709)

(1,822)

(696)


NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES


169,454


161,340


258,161


224,246


Cash flows from investing activities

Acquisition of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment

(24,159)

(20,860)

(78,112)

(116,115)

Disposal of intangibles assets, property and equipment

765

1,136

1,476

1,804

Payment for business, net of cash acquired

132

(527)

(6,825)

Proceeds from disposition of investment

(778)

8,847

Purchases of marketable securities

(20,950)

(5,378)

(26,688)

(22,471)

Maturities and sales of marketable securities

5,409

21,236

5,950

26,048


NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES


(38,935)


(4,512)


(97,901)


(108,712)


Cash flows from financing activities

Change in other financial liabilities

235

235

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

117

(3)

4,550

1,945

Repurchase of treasury stocks

(67,103)

(22,135)

(224,595)

(125,489)

Cash payment for contingent consideration

(51,983)

(51,983)

(22,025)

Other financing activities

2,825

(493)

1,529

(1,920)


NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES


(116,144)


(22,396)


(270,499)


(147,254)

Effect of exchange rates changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

(7,422)

7,053

(10,159)

(5,139)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

6,953

141,485

(120,398)

(36,859)

Net cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period

283,990

269,857

411,341

448,200


Net cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period


$    290,943


$    411,341


$    290,943


$    411,341


SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Cash paid for taxes, net of refunds

$      (4,606)

$        1,250

$    (40,705)

$    (40,127)

Cash paid for interest

$         (328)

$          (424)

$      (1,360)

$      (1,539)

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

Intangible assets, property, plant and equipment in trade payables and other current liabilities

$       1,758

$        3,346

$        1,758

$        3,346

 


CRITEO S.A.


Reconciliation of Cash from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow


(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)


Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended


December 31


December 31


2024


2023


2024


2023


CASH FROM (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES


$ 169,454


$ 161,340


$   258,161


$   224,246

Acquisition of intangible assets, property and equipment

(24,159)

(20,860)

(78,112)

(116,115)

Disposal of intangibles assets, property and equipment

765

1,136

1,476

1,804


FREE CASH FLOW (1)


$ 146,060


$ 141,616


$   181,525


$   109,935


(1) Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities less net acquisitions of intangible assets, property and equipment.

 


CRITEO S.A.


Reconciliation of Contribution ex-TAC to Gross Profit


(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)


Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended


December 31


December 31


2024


2023


YoY Change


2024


2023


YoY Change


Gross Profit


300,971


276,626


9 %


982,971


863,044


14 %

Other Cost of Revenue

33,428

39,750

(16) %

138,512

159,562

(13) %


Contribution ex-TAC (1)


$     334,399


$     316,376


6 %


$  1,121,483


$  1,022,606


10 %


(1) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for a definition of this Non-GAAP metric.

 


CRITEO S.A.


Segment Information


(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)


Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended


December 31


December 31


Segment


2024


2023


YoY
Change


YoY
Change
at
Constant
Currency (2)


2024


2023


YoY
Change


YoY
Change
at
Constant
Currency (2)


Revenue

Retail Media

$         91,889

$         76,583

20 %

21 %

$      258,303

$      209,007

24 %

24 %

Performance Media

461,146

489,719

(6) %

(5) %

1,674,986

1,740,438

(4) %

(2) %


Total


553,035


566,302


(2) %


(1) %


1,933,289


1,949,445


(1) %


0.4 %


Contribution ex-TAC

Retail Media

90,228

74,154

22 %

23 %

253,846

203,460

25 %

25 %

Performance Media

244,171

242,222

1 %

3 %

867,637

819,146

6 %

8 %


Total (1)


$      334,399


$      316,376


6 %


7 %


$   1,121,483


$   1,022,606


10 %


11 %


(1) Refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this filing for a definition of the Non-GAAP metric.


(2) Constant currency measures exclude the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and is computed by applying the prior year monthly exchange rates to transactions denominated in settlement or billing currencies other than the US dollar.

 


CRITEO S.A.


Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss)


(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)


Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended


December 31


December 31


2024


2023


YoY


Change


2024


2023


YoY


Change


Net income (loss)


$    71,944


$    62,051


16 %


$  114,713


$    54,644


110 %

Adjustments:

Financial Income (Expense)

(2,206)

4,497

(149) %

(3,095)

2,805

(210) %

Provision for income taxes

24,770

21,769

14 %

39,784

20,084

98 %

Equity awards compensation expense

21,710

21,003

3 %

105,742

99,222

7 %

Pension service costs

(23)

(131)

82 %

495

401

23 %

Depreciation and amortization expense

25,514

23,079

11 %

101,193

99,653

2 %

Acquisition-related costs

(522)

613

(185) %

1,439

1,894

(24) %

Net loss contingency on regulatory matters

35

(100) %

(21,632)

100 %

Restructuring, integration and transformation costs

2,821

5,729

(51) %

29,847

44,727

(33) %

Total net adjustments

72,064

76,594

(6) %

275,405

247,154

11 %


Adjusted EBITDA (1)


$  144,008


$  138,645


4 %


$  390,118


$  301,798


29 %


(1) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for a definition of this Non-GAAP metric.

 


CRITEO S.A.


Reconciliation from Non-GAAP Operating Expenses to Operating Expenses under GAAP


(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)


Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended


December 31


December 31


2024


2023


YoY
Change


2024


2023


YoY
Change

Research and Development expenses

$        67,559

$        48,402

40 %

$     279,341

$     242,289

15 %


Equity awards compensation expense

9,713

10,465

(7) %

54,628

55,078

(1) %


Depreciation and Amortization expense

13,740

10,258

34 %

51,936

38,485

35 %


Pension service costs

57

(18)

417 %

330

263

25 %


Acquisition-related costs

(3)

100 %

504

(100) %


Restructuring, integration and transformation costs

412

1,031

(60) %

8,576

9,853

(13) %

Non GAAP – Research and Development expenses

43,637

26,669

64 %

163,871

138,106

19 %

Sales and Operations expenses

97,356

97,687

— %

376,090

406,012

(7) %


Equity awards compensation expense

6,892

4,819

43 %

22,985

21,633

6 %


Depreciation and Amortization expense

3,311

3,140

5 %

12,960

13,267

(2) %


Pension service costs

(110)

(132)

17 %

(32)

(49)

35 %


Restructuring, integration and transformation costs

(26)

2,912

(101) %

5,467

19,923

(73) %

Non GAAP – Sales and Operations expenses

87,289

86,948

— %

334,710

351,238

(5) %

General and Administrative expenses

41,548

42,219

(2) %

176,138

137,525

28 %


Equity awards compensation expense

5,105

5,719

(11) %

28,129

22,511

25 %


Depreciation and Amortization expense

391

477

(18) %

1,716

2,127

(19) %


Pension service costs

30

19

58 %

197

187

5 %


Acquisition-related costs

(522)

616

(185) %

1,439

1,390

4 %


Restructuring, integration and transformation costs

2,435

1,786

36 %

15,804

14,951

6 %


Net loss contingency on regulatory matters

35

(100) %

(21,632)

100 %

Non GAAP – General and Administrative expenses

34,109

33,567

2 %

128,853

117,991

9 %

Total Operating expenses

206,463

188,308

10 %

831,569

785,826

6 %


Equity awards compensation expense

21,710

21,003

3 %

105,742

99,222

7 %


Depreciation and Amortization expense

17,442

13,875

26 %

66,612

53,879

24 %


Pension service costs

(23)

(131)

82 %

495

401

23 %


Acquisition-related costs

(522)

613

(185) %

1,439

1,894

(24) %


Restructuring, integration and transformation costs

2,821

5,729

(51) %

29,847

44,727

(33) %


Net loss contingency on regulatory matters

35

(100) %

(21,632)

100 %

Total Non GAAP Operating expenses (1)

165,035

$     147,184

12 %

627,434

607,335

3 %


(1) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for a definition of this Non-GAAP metric.

 


CRITEO S.A.


Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income to Net Income (Loss)


(U.S. dollars in thousands except share and per share data, unaudited)


Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended


December 31


December 31


2024


2023


YoY
Change


2024


2023


YoY
Change


Net income (loss)


$        71,944


$        62,051


16 %


$     114,713


$        54,644


110 %

Adjustments:

Equity awards compensation expense

21,710

21,003

3 %

105,742

99,222

7 %

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

8,573

8,943

(4) %

34,860

34,980

— %

Acquisition-related costs

(522)

613

(185) %

1,439

1,894

(24) %

Net loss contingency on regulatory matters

35

(100) %

(21,632)

100 %

Restructuring, integration and transformation costs

2,821

5,729

(51) %

29,847

44,727

(33) %

Tax impact of the above adjustments (1)

(3,686)

(7,469)

51 %

(18,734)

(22,536)

17 %

Total net adjustments

28,896

28,854

— %

153,154

136,655

12 %


Adjusted net income(2)


$     100,840


$        90,905


11 %


$     267,867


$     191,299


40 %

Weighted average shares outstanding

 – Basic

54,695,112

56,107,042

54,817,136

56,170,658

 – Diluted

57,640,779

59,687,020

58,605,529

60,231,627

Adjusted net income per share

 – Basic

$            1.84

$            1.62

14 %

$            4.89

$            3.41

43 %

 – Diluted

$            1.75

$            1.52

15 %

$            4.57

$            3.18

44 %


(1) We consider the nature of the adjustment to determine its tax treatment in the various tax jurisdictions we operate in. The tax impact is calculated by applying the actual tax rate for the entity and period to which the adjustment relates.


(2) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for a definition of this Non-GAAP metric.

 


CRITEO S.A.


Constant Currency Reconciliation(1)


(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)


Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended


December 31


December 31


2024


2023


YoY


Change


2024


2023


YoY


Change

Gross Profit as reported

$    300,971

$    276,626

9 %

$    982,971

$    863,044

14 %

Other cost of revenue as reported

33,428

39,750

(16) %

138,512

159,562

(13) %

Contribution ex-TAC as reported(2)

334,399

316,376

6 %

1,121,483

1,022,606

10 %

Conversion impact U.S. dollar/other currencies

5,122

14,980

Contribution ex-TAC at constant currency

339,521

316,376

7 %

1,136,463

1,022,606

11 %

Contribution ex-TAC(2)/Revenue as reported

60 %

56 %

58 %

52 %

Traffic acquisition costs as reported

218,636

249,926

(13) %

811,806

926,839

(12) %

Conversion impact U.S. dollar/other currencies

1,276

9,529

Traffic acquisition costs at constant currency

219,912

249,926

(12) %

821,335

926,839

(11) %

Revenue as reported

553,035

566,302

(2) %

1,933,289

1,949,445

(1) %

Conversion impact U.S. dollar/other currencies

6,399

24,509

Revenue at constant currency

$    559,434

$    566,302

(1) %

$ 1,957,798

$ 1,949,445

0.4 %


(1) Constant currency measures exclude the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and is computed by applying the prior year monthly exchange rates to transactions denominated in settlement or billing currencies other than the US dollar.


(2) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for a definition of this Non-GAAP metric.

 


CRITEO S.A.


Information on Share Count


(unaudited)


Twelve Months Ended


2024


2023

Shares outstanding as at January 1,

55,765,091

57,263,624

Weighted average number of shares issued during the period

(947,955)

(1,092,966)

Basic number of shares – Basic EPS basis

54,817,136

56,170,658

Dilutive effect of share options, warrants, employee warrants – Treasury method

3,788,393

4,060,969

Diluted number of shares – Diluted EPS basis

58,605,529

60,231,627

Shares issued as at December 31, before Treasury stocks

57,744,839

61,165,663

Treasury stocks as of December 31,

(3,467,417)

(5,400,572)

Shares outstanding as of December 31, after Treasury stocks

54,277,422

55,765,091

Total dilutive effect of share options, warrants, employee warrants

5,896,157

8,471,113

Fully diluted shares as at December 31,

60,173,579

64,236,204

 


CRITEO S.A.


Supplemental Financial Information and Operating Metrics


(U.S. dollars in thousands except where stated, unaudited)


YoY


Change


QoQ


Change


Q4


2024


Q3


2024


Q2


2024


Q1


2024


Q4


2023


Q3


2023


Q2


2023


Q1


2023


Q4


2022


Clients


(5) %


1 %


17,269


17,162


17,744


17,767


18,197


18,423


18,646


18,679


18,990


Revenue 


(2) %


21 %


553,035


458,892


471,307


450,055


566,302


469,193


468,934


445,016


564,425

Americas

(2) %

33 %

274,620

206,816

212,374

198,365

280,597

219,667

208,463

188,288

281,806

EMEA

(3) %

13 %

183,372

161,745

168,496

162,842

189,291

158,756

163,969

160,214

185,125

APAC

(1) %

5 %

95,043

90,331

90,437

88,848

96,414

90,770

96,502

96,514

97,494


Revenue


(2) %


21 %


553,035


458,892


471,307


450,055


566,302


469,193


468,934


445,016


564,425

Retail Media

20 %

51 %

91,889

60,765

54,777

50,872

76,583

49,813

44,590

38,021

59,801

Performance Media

(6) %

16 %

461,146

398,127

416,530

399,183

489,719

419,380

424,344

406,995

504,624


TAC


(13) %


13 %


218,636


192,789


204,214


196,167


249,926


223,798


228,717


224,398


281,021

Retail Media (2)

(32) %

41 %

1,661

1,182

911

703

2,429

1,377

1,072

669

2,719

Performance Media

(12) %

13 %

216,975

191,607

203,303

195,464

247,497

222,421

227,645

223,729

278,302


Contribution ex-TAC (1)


6 %


26 %


334,399


266,103


267,093


253,888


316,376


245,395


240,217


220,618


283,404

Retail Media (2)

22 %

51 %

90,228

59,583

53,866

50,169

74,154

48,436

43,518

37,352

57,082

Performance Media

1 %

18 %

244,171

206,520

213,227

203,719

242,222

196,959

196,699

183,266

226,322


Cash flow from operating activities 


5 %


195 %


169,454


57,503


17,187


14,017


161,340


19,614


1,328


41,964


125,455


Capital expenditures


19 %


24 %


23,394


18,899


21,119


13,224


19,724


15,849


45,519


33,219


14,522


Net cash position


(29) %


2 %


290,943


283,990


291,698


341,862


411,257


269,857


298,183


380,663


448,200


Headcount


(2) %


0.1 %


3,507


3,504


3,498


3,559


3,563


3,487


3,514


3,636


3,716


Days Sales Outstanding (days – end of month) (2)


4 days


(3) days


62


65


64


66


58


61


69


74


71


(1)  Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for a definition of this Non-GAAP metric.


(2) From September 2023, we have included Iponweb in our calculation of Days Sales Outstanding. Days Sales Outstanding excluding Iponweb would have been 71 days for the same period.

 

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