MATCH GROUP, INC. NEW YORK, July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- IAC (Nasdaq: IACI) released second quarter 2014 results today.
SUMMARY RESULTS
$ in millions (except per share amounts)
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Q2 2014 Q2 2013 Growth
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Revenue $756.3 $799.4 -5%
Adjusted EBITDA 141.4 157.9 -10%
Adjusted Net Income 3.2 82.9 -96%
Adjusted EPS 0.04 0.95 -96%
Operating Income 95.7 106.7 -10%
Net (Loss) Income (18.0) 58.3 NM
GAAP Diluted EPS (0.22) 0.67 NM
See reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP measures beginning on
page 10.
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-- Consolidated revenue declined 5% year-over-year, as solid growth at The
Match Group and HomeAdvisor and strong growth at Vimeo were more than
offset by declines at Search & Applications, the closure and sale of
Newsweek print and digital and the restructuring of CityGrid Media.
-- The Match Group revenue increased 8% as Dating paid subscribers grew
10% to 3.5 million globally.
-- In the Media segment, Vimeo grew revenue over 45% versus the prior
year and reached nearly 500,000 paid subscribers.
-- Search & Applications revenue declined 7% driven by lower
Applications revenue. Websites revenue increased 1% and page views
grew 8% to 8.5 billion.
-- Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA declined 10% versus the prior year
notwithstanding modest growth at The Match Group, primarily due to the
revenue decline at Search & Applications and increased investment at
Media.
-- Net loss and Adjusted Net Income in the current year reflect the $66.6
million after-tax effect of the write-downs of certain investments.
These write-downs negatively impacted GAAP Diluted EPS and Adjusted EPS
by $0.80 and $0.75, respectively.
-- IAC increased its quarterly cash dividend over 40% to $0.34 per share;
the dividend is payable on September 1, 2014 to IAC stockholders of
record as of the close of business on August 15, 2014.
DISCUSSION OF FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS
Q2 2014 Q2 2013 Growth
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Revenue $ in millions
Search & Applications $395.7 $427.4 -7%
The Match Group 214.3 198.0 8%
Media 36.7 57.5 -36%
eCommerce 109.9 116.6 -6%
Intercompany Elimination (0.3) (0.1) -187%
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$756.3 $799.4 -5%
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Adjusted EBITDA
Search & Applications $91.3 $102.4 -11%
The Match Group 69.4 67.7 2%
Media (8.9) (1.0) -789%
eCommerce 4.5 4.5 1%
Corporate (14.8) (15.6) 5%
$141.4 $157.9 -10%
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Operating Income (Loss)
Search & Applications $77.8 $89.3 -13%
The Match Group 61.2 53.1 15%
Media (9.8) (2.0) -382%
eCommerce 0.0 (4.6) NM
Corporate (33.5) (29.1) -15%
$95.7 $106.7 -10%
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Search & Applications
Websites revenue increased 1% due to growth at About.com, the acquisition of the "Owned & Operated" website businesses of ValueClick, Inc. (acquired January 10, 2014) and the contribution of CityGrid Media, partially offset by a decline in revenue at Ask.com. Applications revenue decreased primarily due to lower queries in B2B (our partnership operations), partially offset by query growth in B2C (our direct to consumer downloadable applications business). Adjusted EBITDA decreased primarily due to lower revenue and the impact of the write-off of $4.3 million of deferred revenue in connection with the April 1, 2014 acquisition of SlimWare, partially offset by the contribution of the ValueClick businesses and CityGrid Media.
The Match Group
Dating revenue grew 7% driven by 6% growth in North America(1) and 8% growth in International(2). Non-dating(3) revenue grew 84%. The growth in revenue was driven by increased subscribers. Adjusted EBITDA increased 2% due to higher revenue, partially offset by higher marketing expense at Dating and DailyBurn. Operating income increased 15% as the prior year was negatively impacted by a $4.2 million contingent consideration fair value adjustment and the current year benefited from a $3.4 million year-over-year decrease in amortization of intangibles.
Note 1: Includes Match.com, Chemistry, People Media, OkCupid and other dating businesses operating within the United States and Canada.
Note 2: Includes all dating businesses operating outside of the United States and Canada.
Note 3: Includes DailyBurn and Tutor.com.
Media
Revenue decreased due to the impact of the closure of the Newsweek print business and the sale of the Newsweek digital business as well as timing of Electus projects, partially offset by continued strong growth at Vimeo. The Adjusted EBITDA loss was larger than the prior year due to the favorable effect of certain items related to the Newsweek print closure in the prior year and increased Vimeo investment in the current year.
eCommerce
Revenue decreased due to the move of CityGrid Media to the Search & Applications segment. Excluding the impact of CityGrid Media, revenue grew 12% driven mainly by HomeAdvisor. Adjusted EBITDA increased slightly as the prior year included $4.8 million in severance costs related to the restructuring of CityGrid Media, partially offset by increased investment in the current year at HomeAdvisor. Operating income increased $4.6 million, primarily due to a $3.5 million decrease in amortization of intangibles due principally to an impairment at CityGrid Media related to the restructuring in the prior year.
Corporate
Corporate Adjusted EBITDA loss decreased due to lower compensation costs and professional fees. Corporate operating loss reflects an increase of $5.0 million in non-cash compensation expense due to higher forfeitures in the prior year and the issuance of equity awards since the prior year.
OTHER ITEMS
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes includes $68.4 million of write-downs of certain investments.
Interest expense increased due the issuance of the 4.875% Senior Notes due 2018 in November 2013.
The effective tax rates for continuing operations in Q2 2014 and Q2 2013 were 251% and 40%, respectively, and the effective tax rates for Adjusted Net Income in Q2 2014 and Q2 2013 were 94% and 37%, respectively. The Q2 2014 effective rates for continuing operations and Adjusted Net Income were higher than the statutory rate due primarily to the unbenefited loss associated with the write-downs of certain investments; excluding the effect of the write-downs, the tax rates for continuing operations and Adjusted Net Income in Q2 2014 would have been 40% and 38%, respectively, and were higher than the statutory rate due to state taxes and interest on tax reserves, partially offset by foreign income taxed at lower rates.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of June 30, 2014, IAC had 83.4 million common and class B common shares outstanding. As of July 25, 2014, the Company had 8.6 million shares remaining in its stock repurchase authorization. IAC may purchase shares over an indefinite period on the open market and in privately negotiated transactions, depending on those factors IAC management deems relevant at any particular time, including, without limitation, market conditions, share price and future outlook.
As of June 30, 2014, IAC had $1.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities as well as $1.1 billion in long-term debt. The Company has $300 million in unused borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility.
OPERATING METRICS
Q2 2014 Q2 2013 Growth
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SEARCH & APPLICATIONS (in
millions)
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Revenue
Websites (a) $205.2 $203.6 1%
Applications (b) 190.5 223.8 -15%
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Total Revenue $395.7 $427.4 -7%
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Websites Page Views (c) 8,535 7,916 8%
Applications Queries (d) 5,076 6,161 -18%
THE MATCH GROUP
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Dating Revenue (in millions)
North America (e) $138.1 $130.0 6%
International (f) 69.5 64.4 8%
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Total Dating Revenue $207.6 $194.3 7%
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Dating Paid Subscribers (in
thousands)
North America (e) 2,430 2,188 11%
International (f) 1,070 1,008 6%
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Total Dating Paid Subscribers 3,500 3,196 10%
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HOMEADVISOR (in thousands)
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Domestic Service Requests (g) 1,887 1,785 6%
Domestic Accepts (h) 2,118 2,088 1%
International Service Requests
(g) 281 274 2%
International Accepts (h) 362 345 5%
(a) Websites revenue is principally composed of Ask.com, About.com, CityGrid Media, Dictionary.com, Investopedia.com and PriceRunner.com.
(b) Applications revenue includes B2C, B2B and SlimWare.
(c) Websites page views include Ask.com, About.com, CityGrid Media, Dictionary.com, Investopedia.com and PriceRunner.com.
(d) Applications queries include B2C and B2B.
(e) North America includes Match.com, Chemistry, People Media, OkCupid and other dating businesses operating within the United States and Canada.
(f) International includes all dating businesses operating outside of the United States and Canada.
(g) Fully completed and submitted customer service requests on HomeAdvisor.
(h) The number of times service requests are accepted by service professionals. A service request can be transmitted to and accepted by more than one service professional.
DILUTIVE SECURITIES
IAC has various tranches of dilutive securities. The table below details these securities as well as potential dilution at various stock prices (shares in millions; rounding differences may occur).
Avg.
Exercise As of
Shares Price 7/25/14 Dilution at:
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Share Price $66.50 $70.00 $75.00 $80.00 $85.00
Absolute Shares as of 7/25/14 83.4 83.4 83.4 83.4 83.4 83.4
RSUs and Other 4.6 4.6 4.4 4.1 3.9 3.7
Options 7.1 $39.17 2.9 3.1 3.4 3.6 3.9
Total Dilution 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.6
8.2% 8.3% 8.3% 8.3% 8.3%
% Dilution
Total Diluted Shares Outstanding 90.9 90.9 90.9 90.9 90.9
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CONFERENCE CALL
IAC will audiocast its conference call with investors and analysts discussing the Company's Q2 financial results on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. This call will include the disclosure of certain information, including forward-looking information, which may be material to an investor's understanding of IAC's business. The live audiocast will be open to the public at www.iac.com/investors.htm.
GAAP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IAC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
($ in thousands except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
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2014 2013 2014 2013
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Revenue $756,315 $799,411 $1,496,562 $1,541,660
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below) 211,100 272,822 420,294 528,671
Selling and marketing expense 272,786 247,153 571,498 490,067
General and administrative expense 109,719 103,515 204,535 199,239
Product development expense 38,357 34,052 77,373 69,169
Depreciation 15,257 17,036 30,075 31,052
Amortization of intangibles 13,406 18,137 25,385 32,215
Total operating costs and expenses 660,625 692,715 1,329,160 1,350,413
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Operating income 95,690 106,696 167,402 191,247
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates (6,850) (1,078) (8,785) (1,169)
Interest expense (14,046) (7,658) (28,110) (15,321)
Other (expense) income, net (62,900) (4) (62,923) 1,654
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 11,894 97,956 67,584 176,411
Income tax provision (29,889) (39,416) (51,274) (65,162)
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations (17,995) 58,540 16,310 111,249
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (868) (1,068) (1,682) (2,012)
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Net (loss) earnings (18,863) 57,472 14,628 109,237
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 867 818 3,261 2,690
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Net (loss) earnings attributable to IAC shareholders $(17,996) $58,290 $17,889 $111,927
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Per share information attributable to IAC shareholders:
Basic (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations $(0.21) $0.71 $0.24 $1.36
Diluted (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations $(0.21) $0.69 $0.22 $1.31
Basic (loss) earnings per share $(0.22) $0.70 $0.22 $1.33
Diluted (loss) earnings per share $(0.22) $0.67 $0.20 $1.29
Dividends declared per common share $0.24 $0.24 $0.48 $0.48
Non-cash compensation expense by function:
Cost of revenue $459 $681 $451 $1,301
Selling and marketing expense 657 794 853 1,180
General and administrative expense 13,707 9,427 21,659 20,207
Product development expense 1,729 918 3,202 1,795
Total non-cash compensation expense $16,552 $11,820 $26,165 $24,483
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IAC CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEET
($ in thousands)
June 30, December 31,
2014 2013
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ASSETS
Cash and cash
equivalents $987,326 $1,100,444
Marketable securities 81,611 6,004
Accounts receivable, net 223,436 207,408
Other current assets 185,059 161,530
Total current assets 1,477,432 1,475,386
Property and equipment,
net 291,289 293,964
Goodwill 1,720,650 1,675,323
Intangible assets, net 470,361 445,336
Long-term investments 119,487 179,990
Other non-current
assets 88,259 164,685
TOTAL ASSETS $4,167,478 $4,234,684
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LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable, trade $58,569 $77,653
Deferred revenue 184,423 158,206
Accrued expenses and
other current
liabilities 344,738 351,038
Total current
liabilities 587,730 586,897
Long-term debt 1,080,000 1,080,000
Income taxes payable 420,408 416,384
Deferred income taxes 327,957 320,748
Other long-term
liabilities 52,419 58,393
Redeemable
noncontrolling
interests 24,137 42,861
Commitments and
contingencies
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock 251 251
Class B convertible
common stock 16 16
Additional paid-in
capital 11,358,763 11,562,567
Accumulated deficit (14,846) (32,735)
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss (9,906) (13,046)
Treasury stock (9,661,350) (9,830,317)
Total IAC shareholders'
equity 1,672,928 1,686,736
Noncontrolling interests 1,899 42,665
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Total shareholders'
equity 1,674,827 1,729,401
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $4,167,478 $4,234,684
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IAC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
($ in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,
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2014 2013
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Cash flows from operating activities attributable to continuing operations:
Net earnings $14,628 $109,237
Less: loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (1,682) (2,012)
Earnings from continuing operations 16,310 111,249
Adjustments to reconcile earnings from continuing operations to net cash provided by
operating activities attributable to continuing operations:
Non-cash compensation expense 26,165 24,483
Depreciation 30,075 31,052
Amortization of intangibles 25,385 32,215
Impairment of long-term investments 64,281 -
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards (32,889) (23,547)
Deferred income taxes 5,849 (6,737)
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates 8,785 1,169
Acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments 500 5,707
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable (5,718) (9,754)
Other assets (19,238) (14,789)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities (31,242) 23,438
Income taxes payable 29,299 45,529
Deferred revenue 25,851 (203)
Other, net 5,358 8,451
Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations 148,771 228,263
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Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (103,637) (36,913)
Capital expenditures (26,557) (47,819)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable debt securities 998 12,502
Purchases of marketable debt securities (78,380) -
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments 2,803 310
Purchases of long-term investments (14,701) (25,259)
Other, net (616) (1,443)
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations (220,090) (98,622)
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Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations:
Principal payments on long-term debt - (15,844)
Purchase of treasury stock - (162,660)
Dividends (40,086) (38,880)
Issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes (13,823) (868)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards 32,889 23,547
Purchase of noncontrolling interest (30,000) -
Funds returned from escrow for Meetic tender offer 12,354 -
Acquisition-related contingent consideration payment (7,373) -
Other, net (141) (3,634)
Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations (46,180) (198,339)
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Total cash used in continuing operations (117,499) (68,698)
Total cash (used in) provided by discontinued operations (157) 2,335
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 4,538 (4,889)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (113,118) (71,252)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,100,444 749,977
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $987,326 $678,725
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RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
IAC RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING CASH FLOW FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO FREE CASH FLOW
($ in millions; rounding differences may occur)
Six Months Ended June 30,
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2014 2013
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Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations $148.8 $228.3
Capital expenditures (26.6) (47.8)
Tax refunds related to sales of a business and an investment (0.4) -
Free Cash Flow $121.9 $180.4
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For the six months ended June 30, 2014, consolidated Free Cash Flow decreased $58.6 million primarily due to lower Adjusted EBITDA and higher interest payments, partially offset by lower capital expenditures.
IAC RECONCILIATION OF GAAP EPS TO ADJUSTED EPS
(in thousands except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
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2014 2013 2014 2013
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Net (loss) earnings attributable to IAC shareholders $(17,996) $58,290 $17,889 $111,927
Non-cash compensation expense 16,552 11,820 26,165 24,483
Amortization of intangibles 13,406 18,137 25,385 32,215
Acquisition-related contingent consideration fair value adjustments 527 4,249 500 5,707
Gain on sale of VUE interests and related effects 986 1,013 1,954 2,017
Discontinued operations, net of tax 868 1,068 1,682 2,012
Impact of income taxes and noncontrolling interests (11,161) (11,702) (18,768) (22,748)
Adjusted Net Income $3,182 $82,875 $54,807 $155,613
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GAAP Basic weighted average shares outstanding 83,178 83,609 82,833 83,912
Options and RSUs, treasury method - 2,954 5,150 3,058
GAAP Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 83,178 86,563 87,983 86,970
Options and RSUs, treasury method not included in diluted shares above 5,579 - - -
Impact of RSUs 308 510 295 399
Adjusted EPS weighted average shares outstanding 89,065 87,073 88,278 87,369
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Diluted (loss) earnings per share $(0.22) $0.67 $0.20 $1.29
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Adjusted EPS $0.04 $0.95 $0.62 $1.78
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For Adjusted EPS purposes, the impact of RSUs on shares outstanding is based on the weighted average number of RSUs outstanding, including performance-based RSUs outstanding that the Company believes are probable of vesting. For GAAP diluted EPS purposes, RSUs, including performance-based RSUs for which the performance criteria have been met, are included on a treasury method basis.
IAC RECONCILIATION OF SEGMENT NON-GAAP MEASURE TO GAAP MEASURE
($ in millions; rounding differences may occur)
For the three months ended June 30, 2014
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Adjusted Non-cash Depreciation Amortization of Acquisition-related Operating
EBITDA compensation intangibles contingent income (loss)
expense consideration fair
value adjustments
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Search & Applications $91.3 $ - $(5.1) $(8.4) $ - $77.8
The Match Group 69.4 (0.2) (5.6) (1.7) (0.7) 61.2
Media (8.9) (0.2) (0.2) (0.7) 0.2 (9.8)
eCommerce 4.5 - (1.9) (2.6) - 0.0
Corporate (14.8) (16.2) (2.5) - - (33.5)
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Total $141.4 $(16.6) $(15.3) $(13.4) $(0.5) $95.7
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For the three months ended June 30, 2013
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Adjusted Non-cash Depreciation Amortization of Acquisition-related Operating
compensation
EBITDA expense intangibles contingent income (loss)
consideration fair
value adjustments
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Search & Applications $102.4 $ - $(6.4) $(6.7) $ - $89.3
The Match Group 67.7 (0.4) (4.8) (5.1) (4.2) 53.1
Media (1.0) (0.2) (0.5) (0.3) - (2.0)
eCommerce 4.5 - (3.0) (6.1) - (4.6)
Corporate (15.6) (11.2) (2.3) - - (29.1)
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Total $157.9 $(11.8) $(17.0) $(18.1) $(4.2) $106.7
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IAC RECONCILIATION OF SEGMENT NON-GAAP MEASURE TO GAAP MEASURE
($ in millions; rounding differences may occur)
For the six months ended June 30, 2014
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Adjusted Non-cash Depreciation Amortization of Acquisition-related Operating
EBITDA compensation intangibles contingent income (loss)
expense consideration fair
value adjustments
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Search & Applications $173.3 $ - $(9.5) $(15.7) $ - $148.1
The Match Group 116.8 (0.2) (11.4) (3.5) (0.7) 101.0
Media (16.8) (0.3) (0.5) (1.0) 0.2 (18.4)
eCommerce 7.3 - (3.6) (5.2) - (1.6)
Corporate (31.2) (25.7) (5.0) - - (61.8)
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Total $249.5 $(26.2) $(30.1) $(25.4) $(0.5) $167.4
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For the six months ended June 30, 2013
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Adjusted Non-cash Depreciation Amortization of Acquisition-related Operating
EBITDA compensation intangibles contingent income (loss)
expense consideration fair
value adjustments
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Search & Applications $199.9 $ - $(10.3) $(13.3) $ - $176.3
The Match Group 115.6 (0.2) (9.5) (9.6) (5.7) 90.5
Media (7.2) (0.4) (1.0) (0.5) - (9.2)
eCommerce 5.2 - (5.6) (8.7) - (9.1)
Corporate (28.8) (23.9) (4.6) - - (57.3)
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Total $284.7 $(24.5) $(31.1) $(32.2) $(5.7) $191.2
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IAC'S PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL REPORTING
IAC reports Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow, all of which are supplemental measures to GAAP. These measures are among the primary metrics by which we evaluate the performance of our businesses, on which our internal budgets are based and by which management is compensated. We believe that investors should have access to, and we are obligated to provide, the same set of tools that we use in analyzing our results. These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. IAC endeavors to compensate for the limitations of the non-GAAP measures presented by providing the comparable GAAP measures with equal or greater prominence and descriptions of the reconciling items, including quantifying such items, to derive the non-GAAP measures. We encourage investors to examine the reconciling adjustments between the GAAP and non-GAAP measures, which are included in this release. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year.
Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (Adjusted EBITDA) is defined as operating income excluding: (1) non-cash compensation expense; (2) depreciation; and (3) acquisition-related items consisting of (i) amortization of intangible assets and goodwill and intangible asset impairments and (ii) gains and losses recognized on changes in the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure for analysts and investors as this measure allows a more meaningful comparison between our performance and that of our competitors. Moreover, our management uses this measure internally to evaluate the performance of our business as a whole and our individual business segments. The above items are excluded from our Adjusted EBITDA measure because these items are non-cash in nature, and we believe that by excluding these items, Adjusted EBITDA corresponds more closely to the cash operating income generated from our business, from which capital investments are made and debt is serviced.
Adjusted Net Income generally captures all items on the statement of operations that have been, or ultimately will be, settled in cash and is defined as net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders excluding, net of tax effects and noncontrolling interests, if applicable: (1) non-cash compensation expense, (2) acquisition-related items consisting of (i) amortization of intangibles and goodwill and intangible asset impairments and (ii) gains and losses recognized on changes in the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements, (3) income or loss effects related to IAC's former passive ownership in VUE, and (4) discontinued operations. We believe Adjusted Net Income is useful to investors because it represents IAC's consolidated results as well as other charges that are not allocated to the operating businesses such as interest expense, income taxes and noncontrolling interests, but excluding the effects of any other non-cash expenses.
Adjusted EPS is defined as Adjusted Net Income divided by fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding for Adjusted EPS purposes. We include dilution from options and warrants in accordance with the treasury stock method and include all restricted stock units ("RSUs") in shares outstanding for Adjusted EPS, with performance-based RSUs included based on the number of shares that the Company believes are probable of vesting. This differs from the GAAP method for including RSUs, which are treated on a treasury method, and performance-based RSUs, which are included for GAAP purposes only to the extent the performance criteria have been met (assuming the end of the reporting period is the end of the contingency period). Shares outstanding for Adjusted EPS purposes are therefore higher than shares outstanding for GAAP EPS purposes. We believe Adjusted EPS is useful to investors because it represents, on a per share basis, IAC's consolidated results, taking into account depreciation, which we believe is an ongoing cost of doing business, as well as other charges which are not allocated to the operating businesses such as interest expense, income taxes and noncontrolling interests, but excluding the effects of any other non-cash expenses. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS have the same limitations as Adjusted EBITDA, and in addition, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS do not account for IAC's former passive ownership in VUE. Therefore, we think it is important to evaluate these measures along with our consolidated statement of operations.
Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, less capital expenditures. In addition, Free Cash Flow excludes, if applicable, tax payments and refunds related to the sales of certain businesses and investments, including IAC's interests in VUE, an internal restructuring and dividends received that represent a return of capital due to the exclusion of the proceeds from these sales and dividends from cash provided by operating activities. We believe Free Cash Flow is useful to investors because it represents the cash that our operating businesses generate, before taking into account non-operational cash movements. Free Cash Flow has certain limitations in that it does not represent the total increase or decrease in the cash balance for the period, nor does it represent the residual cash flow for discretionary expenditures. For example, it does not take into account stock repurchases. Therefore, we think it is important to evaluate Free Cash Flow along with our consolidated statement of cash flows.
Non-Cash Expenses That Are Excluded From Our Non-GAAP Measures
Non-cash compensation expense consists principally of expense associated with the grants, including unvested grants assumed in acquisitions, of stock options, restricted stock units and performance-based RSUs. These expenses are not paid in cash, and we include the related shares in our fully diluted shares outstanding which, for stock options and restricted stock units are included on a treasury method basis, and for performance-based RSUs are included on a treasury method basis once the performance conditions are met. We view the true cost of our restricted stock units and performance-based RSUs as the dilution to our share base, and such units are included in our shares outstanding for Adjusted EPS purposes as described above under the definition of Adjusted EPS. Upon the exercise of certain stock options and vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based RSUs, the awards are settled, at the Company's discretion, on a net basis, with the Company remitting the required tax-withholding amount from its current funds.
Amortization of intangible assets and goodwill and intangible asset impairments are non-cash expenses relating primarily to acquisitions. At the time of an acquisition, the identifiable definite-lived intangible assets of the acquired company, such as content, technology, customer lists, advertiser and supplier relationships, are valued and amortized over their estimated lives. Value is also assigned to acquired indefinite-lived intangible assets, which comprise trade names and trademarks, and goodwill that are not subject to amortization. An impairment is recorded when the carrying value of an intangible asset or goodwill exceeds its fair value. While it is likely that we will have significant intangible amortization expense as we continue to acquire companies, we believe that intangible assets represent costs incurred by the acquired company to build value prior to acquisition and the related amortization and impairment charges of intangible assets or goodwill, if applicable, are not ongoing costs of doing business.
Gains and losses recognized on changes in the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements are accounting adjustments to report contingent consideration liabilities at fair value. These adjustments can be highly variable and are excluded from our assessment of performance because they are considered non-operational in nature and, therefore, are not indicative of current or future performance or ongoing costs of doing business.
Income or loss effects related to IAC's former passive ownership in VUE are excluded from Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS because IAC had no operating control over VUE, which was sold for a gain in 2005, had no way to forecast this business, and did not consider the results of VUE in evaluating the performance of IAC's businesses.
Free Cash Flow
We look at Free Cash Flow as a measure of the strength and performance of our businesses, not for valuation purposes. In our view, applying "multiples" to Free Cash Flow is inappropriate because it is subject to timing, seasonality and one-time events. We manage our business for cash and we think it is of utmost importance to maximize cash - but our primary valuation metrics are Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS.
OTHER INFORMATION
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This press release and our conference call, which will be held at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on July 30, 2014, may contain "forward ?looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of words such as "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans" and "believes," among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements relating to: IAC's future financial performance, IAC's business prospects and strategy, anticipated trends and prospects in the industries in which IAC's businesses operate and other similar matters. These forward?looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions about future events, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward?looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, among others: changes in senior management at IAC and/or its businesses, changes in our relationship with, or policies implemented by, Google, adverse changes in economic conditions, either generally or in any of the markets in which IAC's businesses operate, adverse trends in the online advertising industry or the advertising industry generally, our ability to convert visitors to our various websites into users and customers, our ability to offer new or alternative products and services in a cost-effective manner and consumer acceptance of these products and services, operational and financial risks relating to acquisitions, changes in industry standards and technology, our ability to expand successfully into international markets and regulatory changes. Certain of these and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in IAC's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Other unknown or unpredictable factors that could also adversely affect IAC's business, financial condition and results of operations may arise from time to time. In light of these risks and uncertainties, these forward?looking statements may not prove to be accurate. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward?looking statements, which only reflect the views of IAC management as of the date of this press release. IAC does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.
About IAC
IAC (NASDAQ: IACI) is a leading media and Internet company comprised of more than 150 brands and products, including Ask.com, About.com, Match.com, HomeAdvisor and Vimeo. Focused on the areas of search, applications, online dating, media and eCommerce, IAC's family of websites is one of the largest in the world, with over a billion monthly visits across more than 100 countries. The Company is headquartered in New York City and has offices worldwide. To view a full list of IAC companies, please visit www.iac.com.
IAC
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