Thu, May 1, 11:38 AM (22 days ago)
**Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. (DNB) Q1 2025 Financial Summary** **Financial Health & Performance:** - **Revenue:** $579.8 million, up 2.7% YoY (3.6% before FX). - **Operating Income:** $35.3 million, up 112.9% YoY. - **Net Loss:** $15.8 million, improved from $23.2 million YoY. - **EPS:** $(0.04), improved from $(0.05) YoY. - **Cash Flow from Operations:** $136.9 million, down from $158.9 million YoY. **Profit Margins:** - **Operating Margin:** 6.1% (up from 2.9% YoY). - **Net Margin:** -2.7% (improved from -4.1% YoY). **Cash Flow:** - **Operating Cash Flow:** $136.9 million (down from $158.9 million YoY). - **Investing Cash Flow:** -$55.1 million (up from -$54.9 million YoY). - **Financing Cash Flow:** -$44.6 million (up from -$75.7 million YoY). **Earnings Changes:** - **Revenue Growth:** Driven by North America (2.9%) and International (2.2%) segments. - **Cost Management:** Reduced selling and administrative expenses by 4.2% YoY. **Quarterly Performance Discussion:** - **Revenue Growth:** Organic revenue increased by 3.6%, driven by both Finance & Risk and Sales & Marketing solutions. - **Operating Income:** Improved significantly due to higher revenue and lower costs. - **Net Loss:** Improved due to lower interest expense and higher operating income. **Trends & Uncertainties:** - **Macroeconomic Impact:** Global economic conditions and geopolitical risks pose uncertainties. - **Foreign Exchange:** Negative impact of $4.9 million on total revenue. - **Debt Refinancing:** Completed in Q1 2024, reducing interest rates and improving cash flow. **Future Operations Impact:** - **Clearlake Acquisition:** Pending acquisition by Clearlake Capital Group, valued at $7.7 billion, expected to close in Q3 2025. - **Stock Repurchase:** Suspended post-acquisition agreement. - **Dividends:** Suspended post-acquisition agreement. **Segment Performance:** - **North America:** Revenue up 2.9%, adjusted EBITDA up 9.3%. - **International:** Revenue up 2.2%, adjusted EBITDA down 5.8% due to higher costs. **Key Metrics:** - **Adjusted EBITDA:** $210.9 million, up 4.8% YoY. - **Adjusted EBITDA Margin:** 36.4%, up from 35.7% YoY. **Liquidity & Capital Resources:** - **Cash & Cash Equivalents:** $241.3 million. - **Debt:** Total debt of $3.55 billion, with significant long-term debt maturing in 2029. **Market Risks:** - **Currency & Interest Rate Risks:** Managed through derivatives and hedging strategies. - **Legal & Regulatory Risks:** Ongoing litigation and regulatory matters. **Outlook:** - **Revenue Growth:** Expected to continue, driven by organic growth and strategic initiatives. - **Cost Management:** Focus on reducing costs and improving operational efficiency. - **Cash Flow:** Expected to remain strong, supporting debt service and strategic investments. **Ticker:** DNB