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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Spin Technology Named Winner in Top InfoSec Innovator Awards for 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spin Technology, Inc., developer of the ultimate all-in-one SaaS data protection platform ‘SpinOne’ for mission-critical SaaS apps, today announced that it has been named a winner in the Top InfoSec Innovator Awards for 2022.

Spin Technology competed against thousands of the industry’s leading providers of cybersecurity products and services for this prestigious award. Judges searched for the most innovative InfoSec companies and showcased companies with incredible potential in the cybersecurity marketplace.

“We’re pleased to name Spin Technology as a winner among a small, elite group of cybersecurity innovators for 2022,” said Gary Miliefsky of Cyber Defense Media Group.

SpinOne provides an all-in-one dashboard for ransomware protection, application security risk assessment, data loss protection, and backup for SaaS environments, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, and Salesforce. In addition, it delivers agile, robust, and AI-driven security controls that adapt to the complex nature of attacks and the evolving cloud ecosystem. The platform can stop a ransomware attack in progress and provide complete remediation with an average of only two hours of downtime.

“SaaS applications continue to grow in popularity, yet data living in these applications has been historically difficult to secure. SpinOne is disrupting the industry by delivering the most innovative last line of defense for ransomware while simultaneously eliminating costly downtime and reducing SaaS security and compliance risk,” said Dmitry Dontov, CEO and Founder of Spin Technology. “We are thrilled that Cyber Defense Magazine has recognized our ability to deliver world-class cybersecurity and cloud data protection, as well as our continued efforts to bolster the platform through new capabilities and integrations.”

To learn more about how SpinOne can help protect your mission-critical SaaS data, request a demo or start your free trial of SpinOne at Spin.ai.

About Spin Technology

Spin Technology is a SaaS data protection company protecting enterprises against SaaS ransomware, human error, and insider threats.

SpinOne, the all-in-one SaaS data protection platform for your mission-critical SaaS Apps, extends security across multiple environments, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365 and Salesforce. SpinOne is the ultimate SaaS data protection platform that delivers the most innovative last line of cyber defense, SaaS data management, and protection for more than 1,600 organizations worldwide. For more information, please visit: https://www.spin.ai/.

About Cyber Defense Awards

This is Cyber Defense Magazine’s 10th year of honoring cybersecurity innovators, in this case the Black Unicorn Awards for 2022 which includes the Top InfoSec Innovators for 2022, on our Cyber Defense Awards platform. In this competition, judges for these prestigious awards includes cybersecurity industry veterans, trailblazers and market makers Gary Miliefsky of CDMG, Robert R. Ackerman Jr. of Allegis Cyber, Dino Boukouris of MomentumCyber and with much appreciation to emeritus judges Robert Herjavec of Herjavec Group, Dr. Peter Stephenson of CDMG and David DeWalt of NightDragon. To see the complete list of finalists and winners for the Black Unicorn Awards for 2022 please visit https://cyberdefenseawards.com/black-unicorn-winners-for-2022/.

About Cyber Defense Magazine

Cyber Defense Magazine was founded in 2012 by Gary S. Miliefsky, globally recognized cyber security thought leader, inventor and entrepreneur and continues to be the premier source of IT Security information. We are managed and published by and for ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals. Our mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories and awards on the best ideas, products and services in the information technology industry. We deliver electronic magazines every month online for free, and limited special editions exclusively for the RSA, BlackHat and Cyber Defense Conferences. Learn more about us at http://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com. Cyber Defense Magazine is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group.

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October 27, 2022 at 09:09PM

StrikeReady Wins 2022 Top InfoSec Innovator Award

PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–An AI-driven security company, StrikeReady today announced it has been named a winner in the Top InfoSec Innovator Awards for 2022.

StrikeReady competed against many of the industry’s leading providers of cybersecurity products and services for this prestigious award. Judges look at thousands of infosec companies and search for the most innovative, with great potential in stopping breaches and these awards showcase those companies with this kind of incredible potential in the cybersecurity marketplace.

“We’re pleased to name StrikeReady as a winner among a small, elite group of cybersecurity innovators for 2022,” said Gary Miliefsky of www.cyberdefensemediagroup.com.

“We’re thrilled to be named a Top InfoSec Innovator for 2022 from a wide field of contenders,” said Yasir Khalid, CEO of StrikeReady. “This recognition confirms our robust virtual security assistant, CARA, embedded in our threat management and incident response platform is innovative and truly empowers all cyber security defenders.”

About StrikeReady

StrikeReady’s mission is to democratize human, i.e., analysts’ intelligence, so that organizations worldwide can reduce their adversarial risks and mitigate the shortage of skilled cyber talent.

With StrikeReady, organizations can now drive proactive and reactive security effectively through its unified and collaborative platform – Cognitive Security Platform, and augment their analysts’ skills, knowledge, and scale through a first-of-its-kind AI-based cyber assistant – CARA.

Connect with us at www.strikeready.co and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Cyber Defense Awards

This is Cyber Defense Magazine’s 10th year of honoring cybersecurity innovators, in this case the Black Unicorn Awards for 2022 which includes the Top InfoSec Innovators for 2022, on our Cyber Defense Awards platform. In this competition, judges for these prestigious awards includes cybersecurity industry veterans, trailblazers and market makers Gary Miliefsky of CDMG, Robert R. Ackerman Jr. of Allegis Cyber, Dino Boukouris of MomentumCyber and with much appreciation to emeritus judges Robert Herjavec of Herjavec Group, Dr. Peter Stephenson of CDMG and David DeWalt of NightDragon. To see the complete list of finalists and winners for the Black Unicorn Awards for 2022 please visit https://cyberdefenseawards.com/black-unicorn-winners-for-2022/

About Cyber Defense Magazine

Cyber Defense Magazine was founded in 2012 by Gary S. Miliefsky, globally recognized cyber security thought leader, inventor and entrepreneur and continues to be the premier source of IT Security information. We are managed and published by and for ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals. Our mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories and awards on the best ideas, products and services in the information technology industry. We deliver electronic magazines every month online for free, and limited special editions exclusively for the RSA, BlackHat and Cyber Defense Conferences. Learn more about us at http://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com. Cyber Defense Magazine is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group.

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October 27, 2022 at 09:09PM

Drawbridge Appoints William Haney as Chief Executive Officer

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. & NEW YORK & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Drawbridge, a premier provider of cybersecurity software and solutions to the alternative investment industry, today announced it has named William (Bill) Haney as CEO and appointed him to its board of directors. Today’s CEO appointment represents the next step in Drawbridge’s rapid expansion strategy as the company continues its growth to meet intense market demand for cybersecurity software and services for alternative asset managers. As part of this plan, Drawbridge Founder and Board of Directors’ member Jason Elmer will become President, continuing to guide the company’s long-term vision and innovation strategy as Drawbridge evolves its next generation platform and customer experience to extend its market leading position.

“Bill is an accomplished leader who has steered some of the world’s most innovative and disruptive technology companies. The breadth and depth of his operational and hands-on experience scaling global businesses is unmatched, and the board and I are excited to have selected Bill as our next CEO,” said Jason Elmer, Founder and President of Drawbridge. “Bill’s proven leadership skills will be invaluable to Drawbridge and our customers as we accelerate our global growth and continue to set the bar for innovation, customer service and cybersecurity excellence in the alternative investment industry.”

Haney is a financial services industry veteran with extensive board experience and a track record implementing high growth strategies, managing rapid change and scaling international sales, operations and technology investments. He formerly served as CEO of Credit Benchmark, a pioneer in the creation of bank-sourced consensus credit ratings, and BISAM, a provider of performance, attribution, risk, GIPS composites management and reporting solutions that was acquired by FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS) in 2017. Throughout his career, Haney has held multiple senior roles at Thomson Financial and Thomson Reuters, among other international businesses. He also served as investor and non-executive chair of Alva (sold to Falfurrias Capital Partners in 2021) and most recently Enhesa, a market leader in helping companies track and understand global regulations for employee and consumer safety.

“The passionate and committed team at Drawbridge has built an extraordinary company with a product, vision and commitment to customers that are unmatched across the industry. It is my privilege to join this talented group and help drive forward Drawbridge’s mission,” said Bill Haney. “In only a few years, more than 1,000 alternative investment managers have selected Drawbridge to help proactively manage their complete cybersecurity requirements and reduce their business risk. I’m excited to work alongside Jason and the leadership team as we begin the next stage of our growth journey, extend Drawbridge’s all-in-one platform and give alternative investment managers the solutions they need to keep their assets safe and comply with SEC and other regulations.”

2022 has been an exceptional year for Drawbridge. In September, the company received a transformative strategic growth investment from Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Since its launch over 20 years ago, Francisco Partners has partnered with over 400 technology companies, making it one of the most active and longstanding investors in the technology industry. In addition, the industry continues to recognize Drawbridge for its market-defining offerings, with recent wins of “Best Cyber-Security Service” at the 2022 HFM US Services Awards and “IT Provider: Cyber Security” at the 2022 Drawdown Awards.

About Drawbridge

Drawbridge is a premier provider of cybersecurity software and solutions to the alternative investment industry. Its proprietary platform helps firms manage their governance, risk and compliance (GRC) requirements while combatting sophisticated cyber threats and third-party risks. Drawbridge’s platform connects business, compliance and IT to empower firms to centralize and manage their security programs, improve their risk profile and raise institutional capital. With a tested team focused on value delivery and a 1,000+ strong customer base, Drawbridge offers unmatched customer service and flexibility to help businesses proactively manage their cyber programs, plan for growth and reduce complexity. For more information, visit https://drawbridgeco.com/.

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October 27, 2022 at 09:09PM

Salvation Army and LG Team with ERI to Offer Free E-Waste Recycling Event to Milwaukee Residents

MILWAUKEE, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Salvation Army has teamed with consumer electronics leader LG Electronics USA, and ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronics and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, to provide Milwaukee residents with a convenient way to responsibly recycle unwanted consumer electronics. It’s happening at a special free e-waste collection event where all collected electronics will be collected by ERI for responsible recycling or refurbishment.

This opportunity for local residents to safely and securely dispose of their unwanted electronics in an environmentally responsible way – free of charge – will take place on Saturday, November 5th from 10am to 4pm at the parking lot around the corner from the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center & Administrative Offices in Downtown Milwaukee. The parking lot where the e-waste drop off will take place is at the intersection of E. Buffalo St. and N. Van Buren St. with the entrance on E. Buffalo St.

Accepted items for this special event include computers, monitors and peripherals; flat-screen and picture tube televisions; DVD players; VCRs and peripherals; and phones, tablets and other mobile devices. ERI, an e-Stewards-certified recycler, observes top-tier procedures and NAID guidelines to responsibly recycle and securely destroy 100% of all personal data on every device.

“It is an honor to provide an event to benefit the good people of Milwaukee,” said John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of ERI. “The work we will be doing with our friends at LG and the Salvation Army on November 5th will prevent unwanted electronics from ending up in landfills, while providing a free and convenient way for people to de-clutter for the holiday season!”

ERI’s e-waste collection events are supported by manufacturers such as LG, who are working to ensure Milwaukee residents have convenient options for recycling their unused and outdated electronics products.

ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year LG Electronics encourages Milwaukeeans to participate in this free recycling event and know they are helping to protect the environment, according to LG Senior Vice President John I. Taylor. “At the same time, you’re invited to take advantage of special deals this holiday season on energy efficient TVs and ENERGY STAR certified monitors, laptops and other products – that help you save money and fight climate change,” he said.

The recycling event’s co-host, the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers provide spiritual, social and emotional assistance for men and women who have lost the ability to cope with their problems and provide for themselves. The physical and spiritual care that program participants receive prepares them to re-enter society and return to gainful employment. Many of those who have been rehabilitated are reunited with their families and resume a normal life.

ERI is the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States. ERI is certified at the highest level by all leading environmental and data security oversight organizations to de-manufacture, recycle, and refurbish every type of electronic device in an environmentally responsible manner. It is the first and only company in its industry to achieve SOC 2 certification for security and data protection. ERI has the capacity to process more than a billion pounds of electronic waste annually at its eight certified locations, serving every zip code in the United States. ERI’s mission is to protect people, the planet and privacy. For more information about e-waste recycling and ERI, call 1-800-ERI-DIRECT or visit https://eridirect.com.

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October 27, 2022 at 09:09PM

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Australian Clinical Labs data leaked through data breach

Australian Clinical Labs has made an official statement that it was targeted by a sophisticated cyber attack almost 8 months ago and now the stolen data is being sold on the dark web. In what appears to be an apparent ransomware attack, information is out that data of over 223,000 people were accessed and stolen by the hackers in the incident.

Medlab that is a subsidiary of ACL, was deeply affected by the attack as details related to customers and staff members were stolen in the incident.

Source reporting to our Cybersecurity Insiders claims details related to 17,500 medical and health records related to medical tests; about 29,000 credit card numbers and 3,375 CCV numbers were accessed by the cyber crooks, apart from the records related to over 128,700 individuals related to Medicare.

The New South Wales-based company is busy contacting the impacted individuals and has set up a crisis hotline number 1800 433 980 to help concerned MedLab’s individuals.

What’s surprising about the incident is the fact that ACL’s IT staff learnt about the unauthorized data access in February this year. But assumed that there was no data steal and so kept silent over the issue. It was when the information appeared on the dark web that they realized the hack and reported the incident to the law enforcement and the forensic experts.

NOTE- Australian companies are being constantly targeted with sophisticated digital attacks since May this year. And in most cases, Russia’s Killnet hacking group is suspected to be involved, as the Federal government under the leadership of Anthony Albanese is supporting Ukraine by supplying essentials, ammunition, and to a certain extent finances to fight its battle with Kremlin.

 

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October 27, 2022 at 10:13AM

ASGN Incorporated Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results

RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN), a leading provider of IT services and solutions, including technology and creative digital marketing, across the commercial and government sectors, reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

Q3 2022 Highlights

  • Revenues were $1.2 billion, up 11.6 percent over the third quarter of 2021; excluding contributions from acquisitions of $34.2 million, revenues were up 8.4 percent
  • Income from continuing operations was $71.1 million, up 7.2 percent over the third quarter of 2021
  • Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) from continuing operations was $148.7 million (12.4 percent of revenues), up from $136.6 million (12.7 percent of revenues) in the third quarter of 2021, an 8.9 percent increase over the third quarter of 2021
  • Cash flow provided by continuing operations was $88.1 million, up 18.3 percent over the third quarter of 2021
  • Free Cash Flow from continuing operations (a non-GAAP measure) was $79.5 million, up 18.8 percent over the third quarter of 2021
  • Repurchased 624,440 shares (2.2 million shares year to date) of the Company’s common stock for $59.5 million ($227.6 million year to date)
  • Acquired GlideFast Consulting, an Elite ServiceNow partner and leading IT consulting, implementation and development company that became part of the Company’s commercial consulting business
  • Subsequent to quarter end, acquired Iron Vine Security, a leading cybersecurity company that designs, implements and executes cybersecurity programs for federal customers that will become part of the Company’s Federal Government Segment

Management Commentary

“As evidenced by our results, demand for ASGN’s IT services and solutions remained high in the third quarter,” said ASGN Chief Executive Officer, Ted Hanson. “Record revenues of $1.2 billion were above the mid-point of our guidance range, improving 11.6 percent year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA of $148.7 million, also surpassed the mid-point of guidance, improving 8.9 percent year-over-year.”

“Growth during the quarter was largely driven by our Commercial Segment and specifically our commercial consulting business, where new bookings increased 36.9 percent year-over-year. Federal Government Segment new bookings of $560 million were also very strong for the quarter, yielding a book to bill of 1.9 to 1 for Q3 2022. ASGN is successfully executing against the opportunities in front of us. We are not only achieving solid organic growth, but also benefiting from the positive impact of new high-margin revenue streams from strategic acquisitions, such as GlideFast and Iron Vine, that extend our solution capabilities to our commercial and government clients. Consequently, with the great progress we have made to date, we are tracking ahead of our three-year plan.”

Third Quarter of 2022 Financial Results – Summary

 

 

 

 

 

Change

(In millions, except per share data)

Q3 2022

Q3 2021

Q2 2022

Y-Y

Sequential

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Segment

$

900.0

 

$

774.9

 

$

850.6

 

16.1

%

5.8

%

Federal Government Segment

 

297.9

 

 

298.9

 

 

291.2

 

(0.3

)%

2.3

%

 

 

1,197.9

 

 

1,073.8

 

 

1,141.8

 

11.6

%

4.9

%

Gross Margin

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Segment

 

33.1

%

 

32.4

%

 

33.1

%

0.7

%

—

%

Federal Government Segment

 

20.5

%

 

19.3

%

 

21.4

%

1.2

%

(0.9

)%

Consolidated

 

30.0

%

 

28.7

%

 

30.1

%

1.3

%

(0.1

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

$

71.1

 

$

66.3

 

$

72.6

 

7.2

%

(2.1

)%

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

2.1

 

 

145.7

 

 

(0.1

)

N/M

 

N/M

 

Net Income

$

73.2

 

$

212.0

 

$

72.5

 

(65.5

)%

1.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share – Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

$

1.40

 

$

1.24

 

$

1.41

 

12.9

%

(0.7

)%

Discontinued operations

 

0.04

 

 

2.73

 

 

—

 

N/M

 

N/M

 

 

$

1.44

 

$

3.97

 

$

1.41

 

(63.7

)%

2.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

 

 

 

 

(from Continuing Operations)

Adjusted Net Income

$

90.7

 

$

84.6

 

$

88.0

 

7.2

%

3.1

%

Adjusted Net Income per diluted share

$

1.79

 

$

1.58

 

$

1.71

 

13.3

%

4.7

%

Adjusted EBITDA

$

148.7

 

$

136.6

 

$

144.0

 

8.9

%

3.3

%

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

12.4

%

 

12.7

%

 

12.6

%

(0.3

)%

(0.2

)%

__________

Notes:

Definitions of non-GAAP measures and reconciliation to GAAP measurements are included in the tables that accompany this release.

N/M means not meaningful.

Consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2022 were up 11.6 percent over the third quarter of last year. Revenues for the third quarter of 2022 included approximately $34.2 million from businesses acquired in the past twelve months. Excluding the contributions from acquisitions, revenue growth was 8.4 percent year-over-year.

Revenues from the Commercial Segment (75.1 percent of total revenues) were up 16.1 percent over the third quarter of last year. Assignment revenues totaled $631.4 million (70.2 percent of the segment’s revenues), up 7.5 percent year-over-year. Consulting services revenues were $268.6 million (29.8 percent of the segment’s revenues), up 43.2 percent year-over-year. ASGN continues to focus its Commercial Segment acquisitions on strategically adding IT consulting companies. Excluding acquisition contributions of $25.1 million from GlideFast, consulting services revenues increased 29.8 percent.

Revenues from the Commercial Segment’s IT services and solutions division accounted for 84.1 percent of the segment’s revenues, up 18.3 percent over the third quarter of 2021 driven by double-digit growth in consulting services, contributions from acquisitions and high single-digit growth in IT staffing services. Revenues from the segment’s creative digital marketing and permanent placement divisions accounted for 15.9 percent of the segment’s revenues, up 6.1 percent year-over-year.

Revenues from the Federal Government Segment (24.9 percent of revenues) were down slightly year-over-year on a difficult comparable, but up 2.3 percent sequentially. Revenues for the third quarter of 2021 included $13.4 million of a low-margin web services resale program that the Company chose not to renew in the third quarter of last year. Revenues for the third quarter of 2022 included $9.1 million from acquired businesses.

Gross margin for the third quarter of 2022 was 30.0 percent, up 130 basis points over the third quarter of last year. Both business segments and all operating divisions reported year-over-year expansion in gross margin for the quarter. The expansion in gross margin of the Commercial Segment was driven by the double-digit growth of high margin commercial consulting and permanent placement services. The expansion in gross margin of the Federal Government Segment was driven by changes in business mix, including a smaller contribution of cost reimbursable contracts, which carry a lower margin than other contract types, the contribution from higher-margin businesses the Company acquired in the third quarter of last year, and the decision not to renew a low-margin web services resale program in the third quarter of last year.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $232.6 million, up 20.7 percent year-over-year. This increase in expense was commensurate with the growth in the business and also reflected investments in headcount to support future growth. SG&A expenses also included approximately $3.3 million in acquisition, integration and strategic planning expenses, which were not included in the Company’s previously-announced guidance estimates.

Income from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2022 was $71.1 million, up 7.2 percent over the third quarter of 2021. Income from continuing operations per diluted share was $1.40, up 12.9 percent over the third quarter of 2021, which benefited from the reduction in outstanding shares related to the Company’s stock repurchases. Net income was $73.2 million ($1.44 per diluted share).

Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) was $148.7 million, up 8.9 percent over the third quarter of 2021. The Adjusted EBITDA margin (a non-GAAP measure) for the quarter was 12.4 percent, down 30 basis points year-over-year due to the previously discussed incremental SG&A expenses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’s primary source of liquidity is cash flows from operating activities, which have been sufficient to fund working capital and capital expenditure requirements.

At September 30, 2022, the Company had:

  • Cash and cash equivalents of $211.2 million
  • Availability of $204.0 million under the Company’s $250.0 million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (due 2024)
  • Senior Secured Debt of $490.8 million (term B loan facility due 2025)
  • Senior unsecured notes totaling $550.0 million at 4.625 percent (due 2028)

Borrowings under the Company’s $250.0 million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility are limited to a maximum Senior Secured Debt leverage ratio (ratio of Senior Secured Debt to trailing 12 months Adjusted EBITDA) of 3.75 to 1.0. The Company’s Senior Secured Debt leverage ratio was 0.96 to 1.0 at September 30, 2022.

Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Estimates

The Company’s financial estimates for the fourth quarter of 2022, which are set forth below, are based on current operating trends and assume no significant deterioration in the markets ASGN serves. These estimates do not include any discontinued operations or acquisition, integration or strategic planning expenses. Reconciliations of estimated net income to the estimated non-GAAP financial measures are included in the tables that accompany this release.

(In millions, except per share data)

Low

High

Revenues

$

1,123.0

 

$

1,143.0

 

SG&A expenses(1)

 

225.7

 

 

229.0

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

19.5

 

 

19.5

 

Net income

 

54.2

 

 

57.8

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share – Diluted:

$

1.07

 

$

1.14

 

Diluted shares outstanding

 

50.7

 

 

50.7

 

Gross margin

 

29.8

%

 

30.0

%

Effective tax rate(2)

 

27.5

%

 

27.5

%

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

128.5

 

$

133.5

 

Adjusted Net Income(3)

$

73.0

 

$

76.6

 

Adjusted Net Income per diluted share(3)

$

1.44

 

$

1.51

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

11.4

%

 

11.7

%

___________

(1)

Includes non-cash expenses totaling $19.2 million, comprised of: (i) $13.4 million in stock-based compensation and (ii) $5.8 million in depreciation.

(2)

Estimated effective tax rate before any excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation.

(3)

Does not include the “Cash Tax Savings on Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets.” These savings total $8.5 million each quarter, or $0.17 per diluted share, and represent the benefit of the tax deduction that ASGN receives from the amortization of goodwill and trademarks.

 

The financial estimates above are based on an estimate of “Billable Days”, which are Business Days (calendar days for the period less weekends and holidays) adjusted for other factors, such as the day of the week a holiday occurs, additional time taken off around holidays, year-end client furloughs and inclement weather. For the fourth quarter of 2022, the number of “Billable Days” is estimated to be 60, which is one fewer than the fourth quarter of 2021 and four fewer days than the third quarter of 2022. The revenue estimates for the fourth quarter include an estimated contribution from acquisitions of approximately $48.0 million.

The revenue estimates for the fourth quarter of 2022 imply year-over-year revenue growth of 6.6 percent to 8.5 percent on one fewer Billable Day and on a difficult comparable as the fourth quarter of 2021 benefited from high revenue growth. On a sequential basis, the implied revenue growth rate for the fourth quarter of 2022 is expected to be up on a same number of Billable Days. The estimated sequential decline in Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin primarily relates to the sequential decline in revenues and gross profit attributable to the fewer Billable Days in the quarter.

Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET to review its financial results for the third quarter of 2022 and fourth quarter estimates. The dial-in number is 877-407-0792 (+1-201-689-8263 for callers outside the United States), and the conference ID number is 13732512. Participants should dial in ten minutes before the call. The prepared remarks, supplemental materials and webcast for this call can be accessed at www.asgn.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available beginning today at 7:30 p.m. ET until November 9, 2022. The access number for the replay is 844-512-2921 (+1-412-317-6671 for callers outside the United States) and the conference ID number is 13732512.

About ASGN Incorporated

ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN) is a leading provider of IT services and solutions, including technology and creative digital marketing, across the commercial and government sectors. ASGN helps corporate enterprises and government organizations develop, implement and operate critical IT and business solutions through its integrated offering of professional staffing and IT solutions. For more information, visit us at asgn.com.

Safe Harbor

Certain statements made in this news release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and involve a high degree of risk and uncertainty. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our anticipated financial and operating performance.

All statements in this news release, other than those setting forth strictly historical information, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results might differ materially. In particular, we make no assurances that the proposed revenue, expense and profit estimates outlined above will be achieved. Additional examples of forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding our ability to attract, train and retain qualified staffing consultants, the availability of qualified contract professionals, management of our growth, continued performance and improvement of our enterprise-wide information systems, our ability to manage our litigation matters, the successful integration of acquisitions and other risks detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 as filed with the SEC on March 1, 2022. We specifically disclaim any intention or duty to update any forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

 

CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)

(In millions, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2022

 

2021

Results of Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

$

1,197.9

 

$

1,073.8

 

$

1,141.8

 

$

3,430.7

 

$

2,955.7

 

Costs of services

 

839.0

 

 

765.1

 

 

797.8

 

 

2,401.2

 

 

2,127.0

 

Gross profit

 

358.9

 

 

308.7

 

 

344.0

 

 

1,029.5

 

 

828.7

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

232.6

 

 

192.7

 

 

220.4

 

 

665.1

 

 

533.4

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

17.9

 

 

15.9

 

 

13.5

 

 

45.3

 

 

39.9

 

Operating income

 

108.4

 

 

100.1

 

 

110.1

 

 

319.1

 

 

255.4

 

Interest expense

 

(12.1

)

 

(9.6

)

 

(10.1

)

 

(31.5

)

 

(28.2

)

Income before income taxes

 

96.3

 

 

90.5

 

 

100.0

 

 

287.6

 

 

227.2

 

Provision for income taxes

 

25.2

 

 

24.2

 

 

27.4

 

 

76.3

 

 

60.8

 

Income from continuing operations

 

71.1

 

 

66.3

 

 

72.6

 

 

211.3

 

 

166.4

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 

2.1

 

 

145.7

 

 

(0.1

)

 

1.2

 

 

158.5

 

Net income

$

73.2

 

$

212.0

 

$

72.5

 

$

212.5

 

$

324.9

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

$

1.42

 

$

1.26

 

$

1.42

 

$

4.15

 

$

3.14

 

Discontinued operations

 

0.04

 

 

2.76

 

 

—

 

 

0.02

 

 

2.99

 

Net income

$

1.46

 

$

4.02

 

$

1.42

 

$

4.17

 

$

6.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

$

1.40

 

$

1.24

 

$

1.41

 

$

4.09

 

$

3.10

 

Discontinued operations

 

0.04

 

 

2.73

 

 

—

 

 

0.02

 

 

2.95

 

Net income

$

1.44

 

$

3.97

 

$

1.41

 

$

4.11

 

$

6.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of shares and share equivalents used to calculate earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

50.1

 

 

52.7

 

 

51.0

 

 

50.9

 

 

53.0

 

Diluted

 

50.7

 

 

53.4

 

 

51.6

 

 

51.6

 

 

53.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (Continued) (Unaudited)

(In millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2022

 

2021

Summary Statements of Cash Flow Data:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash provided by operating activities

$

88.1

 

$

71.2

 

$

88.4

 

$

232.5

 

$

275.9

 

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

(360.5

)

 

352.6

 

 

(6.3

)

 

(366.6

)

 

249.2

 

Cash provided used in financing activities

 

(6.6

)

 

(119.5

)

 

(93.7

)

 

(183.7

)

 

(119.4

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measure:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash provided by operating activities

$

88.1

 

$

71.2

 

$

88.4

 

$

232.5

 

$

275.9

 

Less – Cash flows from discontinued operations

 

—

 

 

3.3

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

(8.2

)

Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations

 

88.1

 

 

74.5

 

 

88.4

 

 

232.5

 

 

267.7

 

Less – Capital expenditures from continuing operations

 

(8.6

)

 

(7.6

)

 

(8.8

)

 

(27.0

)

 

(21.7

)

Free Cash Flow from continuing operations (non-GAAP measure)

$

79.5

 

$

66.9

 

$

79.6

 

$

205.5

 

$

246.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

Summary Balance Sheet Data:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

211.2

 

$

529.6

 

 

 

 

Working capital

 

627.7

 

 

858.5

 

 

 

 

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

 

2,351.3

 

 

2,057.4

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

3,611.2

 

 

3,502.8

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

1,080.8

 

 

1,033.9

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

1,722.1

 

 

1,637.4

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

1,889.1

 

 

1,865.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (Unaudited)

(In millions, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2022

 

2021

Net income

$

73.2

 

$

212.0

 

$

72.5

 

$

212.5

 

$

324.9

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

2.1

 

 

145.7

 

 

(0.1

)

 

1.2

 

 

158.5

 

Income from continuing operations

 

71.1

 

 

66.3

 

 

72.6

 

 

211.3

 

 

166.4

 

Interest expense

 

12.1

 

 

9.6

 

 

10.1

 

 

31.5

 

 

28.2

 

Provision for income taxes

 

25.2

 

 

24.2

 

 

27.4

 

 

76.3

 

 

60.8

 

Depreciation

 

7.2

 

 

7.1

 

 

6.1

 

 

19.5

 

 

21.7

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

17.9

 

 

15.9

 

 

13.5

 

 

45.3

 

 

39.9

 

EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)

 

133.5

 

 

123.1

 

 

129.7

 

 

383.9

 

 

317.0

 

Stock-based compensation

 

11.9

 

 

9.7

 

 

11.2

 

 

35.9

 

 

28.6

 

Acquisition, integration and strategic planning expenses

 

3.3

 

 

3.8

 

 

3.1

 

 

7.7

 

 

7.2

 

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)

$

148.7

 

$

136.6

 

$

144.0

 

$

427.5

 

$

352.8

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

September 30,

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2022

 

2021

Net income

$

73.2

 

$

212.0

 

$

72.5

 

$

212.5

 

$

324.9

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

2.1

 

 

145.7

 

 

(0.1

)

 

1.2

 

 

158.5

 

Income from continuing operations

 

71.1

 

 

66.3

 

 

72.6

 

 

211.3

 

 

166.4

 

Acquisition, integration and strategic planning expenses

 

3.3

 

 

3.8

 

 

3.1

 

 

7.7

 

 

7.2

 

Tax effect on adjustments

 

(0.9

)

 

(1.0

)

 

(0.8

)

 

(2.0

)

 

(1.9

)

Non-GAAP net income

 

73.5

 

 

69.1

 

 

74.9

 

 

217.0

 

 

171.7

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

17.9

 

 

15.9

 

 

13.5

 

 

45.3

 

 

39.9

 

Other

 

(0.7

)

 

(0.4

)

 

(0.4

)

 

(1.5

)

 

(1.0

)

Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP measure)(1)

$

90.7

 

$

84.6

 

$

88.0

 

$

260.8

 

$

210.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per diluted share:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

1.44

 

$

3.97

 

$

1.41

 

$

4.11

 

$

6.05

 

Adjustments

 

0.35

 

 

(2.39

)

 

0.30

 

 

0.94

 

 

(2.13

)

Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP measure)(1)

$

1.79

 

$

1.58

 

$

1.71

 

$

5.05

 

$

3.92

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares and share equivalents (diluted)

 

50.7

 

 

53.4

 

 

51.6

 

 

51.6

 

 

53.7

 

_________

(1)

Does not include the “Cash Tax Savings on Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets,” which currently total approximately $8.2 million per quarter (approximately $0.16 per diluted share) and represent the benefit of the tax deduction for amortization of goodwill and trademarks.

 

FINANCIAL ESTIMATES FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2022

RECONCILIATIONS OF ESTIMATED GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES

(In millions, except per share data)

 

 

Low

High

Net income(1)

$

54.2

 

$

57.8

 

Interest expense

 

14.7

 

 

14.7

 

Provision for income taxes

 

20.5

 

 

21.9

 

Depreciation expense(2)

 

6.2

 

 

6.2

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

19.5

 

 

19.5

 

EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)

 

115.1

 

 

120.1

 

Stock-based compensation

 

13.4

 

 

13.4

 

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)

$

128.5

 

$

133.5

 

 
 

 

Low

High

Net income(1)

$

54.2

 

$

57.8

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

19.5

 

 

19.5

 

Other

 

(0.7

)

 

(0.7

)

Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP measure)(3)

$

73.0

 

$

76.6

 

 

 

 

Per diluted share:

 

 

Net income

$

1.07

 

$

1.14

 

Adjustments

 

0.37

 

 

0.37

 

Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP measure)(3)

$

1.44

 

$

1.51

 

 

 

 

Common shares and share equivalents (diluted)

 

50.7

 

 

50.7

 

_______

(1)

Does not include acquisition, integration and strategic planning expenses, or excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation. Also does not include discontinued operations.

(2)

Comprised of (i) $5.8 million of depreciation included in SG&A expenses and (ii) $0.4 million of depreciation included in costs of services.

(3)

Does not include the “Cash Tax Savings on Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets”. These savings total $8.5 million per quarter ($0.17 per diluted share) and represent the benefit of the tax deduction for amortization of goodwill and trademarks.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Statements in this release and the accompanying financial information include non-GAAP financial measures that are provided as additional information to enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s current financial performance and not as an alternative to the consolidated interim financial statements presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Management uses these non-GAAP measures (EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income per diluted share, Free Cash Flow, Senior Secured Debt leverage ratio and Revenues on a same Billable Days basis) to evaluate the Company’s financial performance. These terms might not be calculated in the same manner as, and thus might not be comparable to, similarly titled measures reported by other companies. The financial information tables that accompany this press release include reconciliations of net income to non-GAAP financial measures.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provide a measure of the Company’s operating results in a manner that is focused on the performance of the Company’s core business on an ongoing basis, by removing the effects of non-operating and certain non-cash expenses. These non-operating and non-cash items are specifically identified in the reconciliations of GAAP measures to Non-GAAP measures that accompany this release.

Adjusted Net Income provides a method for assessing the Company’s operating results in a manner that is focused on the performance of the Company’s core business on an ongoing basis by removing the effects of non-operating and certain non-cash expenses, adjusted for some of the cash flows associated with amortization of intangible assets to more fully present the performance of the Company’s acquisitions. The calculation of Adjusted Net Income is presented in the reconciliations of GAAP measures to Non-GAAP measures that accompany this release.

Free Cash Flow provides useful information to investors about the amount of cash generated by the business that can be used for strategic opportunities and is computed as presented in the tables that accompany this release.

The Senior Secured Debt leverage ratio is a ratio of the Company’s Senior Secured Debt to trailing 12 months Adjusted EBITDA (gives effect to the divestiture of the Oxford business) and provides information about the Company’s compliance with loan covenants.

Revenues calculated on a Same Billable Days basis provide more comparable information by removing the effect of differences in the number of billable days on a year-over-year basis. Revenues on a Same Billable Days basis are adjusted for the following items: differences in billable days during the period by taking the current-period average revenue per billable day, multiplied by the number of billable days from the same period in the prior year; Billable Days are business days (calendar days for the period less weekends and holidays) adjusted for other factors, such as the day of the week a holiday occurs, additional time taken off around holidays, year-end client furloughs and inclement weather.

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