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FTI Consulting Reports Record Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
  • Third Quarter 2023 Revenues of $893.3 Million, Up 15% Compared to $775.9 Million in Prior Year Quarter 
  • Third Quarter 2023 EPS of $2.34, Up 9% Compared to $2.15 in Prior Year Quarter
  • Company Raises Lower End of Revenue and EPS Guidance Ranges for Full Year 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today released financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Third quarter 2023 revenues of $893.3 million increased $117.4 million, or 15.1%, compared to revenues of $775.9 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated positive impact from foreign currency translation ("FX"), revenues increased $105.4 million, or 13.6%, compared to the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, Strategic Communications and Technology segments. Net income of $83.3 million compared to $77.3 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in net income was due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in direct compensation, which includes the impact of a 7.8% increase in billable headcount, higher selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses, a higher effective tax rate and a decline in FX remeasurement gains compared to the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA of $118.7 million, or 13.3% of revenues, compared to $99.0 million, or 12.8% of revenues, in the prior year quarter. Third quarter 2023 earnings per diluted share (“EPS”) of $2.34 compared to $2.15 in the prior year quarter.

Steven H. Gunby, President and Chief Executive Officer of FTI Consulting, commented, “This quarter we, yet again, delivered record revenues and earnings, reflecting our multi-year commitment to attract and develop the best professionals and, in turn, support their commitment to deliver for our clients as they face their greatest opportunities and challenges.”

Cash Position and Capital Allocation

Net cash provided by operating activities of $106.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 compared to $128.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. The year-over-year decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to cash collections not keeping pace with the increase in revenues and not sufficiently offsetting the increase in salaries and other employee cash compensation, largely related to headcount growth, as well as higher operating expenses.

Cash and cash equivalents of $201.1 million at September 30, 2023 compared to $327.0 million at September 30, 2022 and $203.5 million at June 30, 2023. Total debt, net of cash and short-term investments, of $59.4 million at September 30, 2023 compared to ($10.8) million at September 30, 2022 and $137.2 million at June 30, 2023. The sequential decrease in total debt, net of cash and short-term investments, was primarily due to the repayment of the $315.8 million principal amount of the Company’s 2.0% convertible senior notes due 2023 at maturity, which was partially offset by an increase in net borrowings of $285.0 million under the Company’s senior secured bank revolving credit facility.

There were no share repurchases during the quarter ended September 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2023, approximately $460.7 million remained available for common stock repurchases under the Company’s stock repurchase program.

Third Quarter 2023 Segment Results

Corporate Finance & Restructuring
Revenues in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment increased $65.5 million, or 23.2%, to $347.6 million in the quarter compared to $282.0 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated positive impact from FX, revenues increased $62.5 million, or 22.2%, compared to the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher realized bill rates and demand for restructuring and business transformation & strategy services, as well as an increase in success fees. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $68.1 million, or 19.6% of segment revenues, compared to $53.5 million, or 19.0% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by higher compensation, which includes the impact of a 9.8% increase in billable headcount, and higher SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

Forensic and Litigation Consulting
Revenues in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment increased $22.8 million, or 15.9%, to $166.1 million in the quarter compared to $143.3 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for investigations, data & analytics and construction solutions services. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $21.5 million, or 12.9% of segment revenues, compared to $16.2 million, or 11.3% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation and higher SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

Economic Consulting
Revenues in the Economic Consulting segment increased $0.7 million, or 0.4%, to $193.9 million in the quarter compared to $193.2 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated positive impact from FX, revenues decreased $3.5 million, or 1.8%, compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease in revenues was due to a decline in non-merger and acquisition (“M&A”)-related antitrust revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in international arbitration and M&A-related antitrust revenues. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $27.8 million, or 14.3% of segment revenues, compared to $32.9 million, or 17.0% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher SG&A expenses, which was partially offset by lower compensation compared to the prior year quarter.

Technology
Revenues in the Technology segment increased $13.9 million, or 16.4%, to $98.9 million in the quarter compared to $84.9 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated positive impact from FX, revenues increased $12.5 million, or 14.7%, compared to the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for investigations and litigation services, which was partially offset by lower demand for M&A-related “second request” services. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $14.9 million, or 15.0% of segment revenues, compared to $13.2 million, or 15.6% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation, which includes the impact of a 14.8% increase in billable headcount, and higher SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

Strategic Communications
Revenues in the Strategic Communications segment increased $14.4 million, or 19.9%, to $86.8 million in the quarter compared to $72.4 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated positive impact from FX, revenues increased $12.1 million, or 16.7%, compared to the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for corporate reputation and public affairs services. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $13.5 million, or 15.5% of segment revenues, compared to $12.9 million, or 17.9% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation, which includes the impact of a 6.2% increase in billable headcount, and higher SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

Health Solutions Practice Realignment
Effective July 1, 2023, FTI Consulting modified the composition of two of the Company’s reportable segments to reflect changes in how FTI Consulting operates its business. The Company transferred 127 billable professionals from the health solutions practice within the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment who focus on business transformation services in the healthcare and life sciences sector to the business transformation & strategy practice in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment. This change aligns this group of professionals with the broader business transformation capabilities within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment. Eighty-three billable professionals who focus on advisory and managed care services within the health solutions practice remained in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment. Prior period Corporate Finance & Restructuring and Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment financial information presented in the following Financial Tables has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

2023 Guidance
The Company is raising the lower end of its full year 2023 guidance ranges for revenues and EPS. The Company now estimates revenues for full year 2023 will range between $3.350 billion and $3.400 billion, which compares to the prior range of between $3.330 billion and $3.400 billion. The Company now estimates EPS for full year 2023 will range between $6.70 and $7.20, which compares to the prior range of between $6.50 and $7.20. The Company does not currently expect Adjusted EPS to differ from EPS.

Third Quarter 2023 Conference Call
FTI Consulting will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss third quarter 2023 financial results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 26, 2023. The call can be accessed live and will be available for replay over the internet for 90 days by logging onto the Company’s investor relations website here.

About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $3.03 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2022. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In the accompanying analysis of financial information, we sometimes use information derived from consolidated and segment financial information that may not be presented in our financial statements or prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). Certain of these financial measures are considered not in conformity with GAAP ("non-GAAP financial measures") under the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules. Specifically, we have referred to the following non-GAAP financial measures:

  • Total Segment Operating Income
  • Adjusted EBITDA
  • Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA
  • Adjusted EBITDA Margin
  • Adjusted Net Income
  • Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share
  • Free Cash Flow

We have included the definitions of Segment Operating Income and Adjusted Segment EBITDA, which are GAAP financial measures, below in order to more fully define the components of certain non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release. We define Segment Operating Income as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income. We define Total Segment Operating Income, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as the total of Segment Operating Income for all segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. We use Segment Operating Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted Segment EBITDA. We define Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. We use Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a basis to internally evaluate the financial performance of our segments because we believe it reflects current core operating performance and provides an indicator of the segment’s ability to generate cash.

We define Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as the total of Adjusted Segment EBITDA for all segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. We define Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as consolidated net income before income tax provision, other non-operating income (expense), depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges, gain or loss on sale of a business and losses on early extinguishment of debt. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results and GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with a more complete understanding of our operating results, including underlying trends. In addition, EBITDA is a common alternative measure of operating performance used by many of our competitors. It is used by investors, financial analysts, rating agencies and others to value and compare the financial performance of companies in our industry. Therefore, we also believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, considered along with corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with additional information for comparison of our operating results with the operating results of other companies. We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues.

We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share ("Adjusted EPS"), which are non-GAAP financial measures, as net income and EPS, respectively, excluding the impact of remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges, losses on early extinguishment of debt, non-cash interest expense on convertible notes and the gain or loss on sale of a business. We use Adjusted Net Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted EPS. Management uses Adjusted EPS to assess total Company operating performance on a consistent basis. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results and GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with an additional understanding of our business operating results, including underlying trends.

We define Free Cash Flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less cash payments for purchases of property and equipment. We believe this non-GAAP financial measure, when considered together with our GAAP financial results, provides management and investors with an additional understanding of the Company’s ability to generate cash for ongoing business operations and other capital deployment.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable with other similarly titled measures of other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which involve uncertainties and risks. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, initiatives, projections, prospects, policies and practices, objectives, goals, commitments, strategies, future events, future revenues, future results and performance, expectations, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions, share repurchases and other matters, business trends, new or changes to laws and regulations, including U.S. and foreign tax laws, environmental, social and governance ("ESG")-related issues, climate change-related matters, scientific and technological developments, and other information that is not historical, including statements regarding estimates of our future financial results. When used in this press release, words such as "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "plans," "intends," "believes," "commits," "aspires," "forecasts," "future," "goal," "seeks" and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, estimates of our future financial results, are based upon our expectations at the time we make them and various assumptions. Our actual financial results, performance or achievements and outcomes could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, any forward-looking statements. Further, unaudited quarterly results are subject to normal year-end adjustments. The Company has experienced fluctuating revenues, operating income and cash flows in prior periods and expects that this will occur from time to time in the future. Any references to standards of measurement and performance made regarding our climate change-, ESG- or other sustainability-related plans, goals, commitments, intentions, aspirations, forecasts or projections, or expectations are developing and based on assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management’s plans, expectations, intentions, aspirations, beliefs, goals, estimates, forecasts and projections, including any that are ESG- or sustainability-related, will result or be achieved. Other factors that could cause such differences include declines in demand for, or changes in, the mix of services and products that we offer; the mix of the geographic locations where our clients are located or where services are performed; fluctuations in the price per share of our common stock; adverse financial, real estate or other market and general economic conditions; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or any future public health crisis, and related events that are beyond our control, which could affect our segments, practices and the geographic regions in which we conduct business differently and adversely; and other future events, which could impact each of our segments, practices and the geographic regions in which we conduct business differently and could be outside of our control; the pace and timing of the consummation and integration of future acquisitions; the Company’s ability to realize cost savings and efficiencies; competitive and general economic conditions; retention of staff and clients; new laws and regulations or changes thereto; and other risks described under the heading "Item 1A, Risk Factors" in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the SEC on February 23, 2023 and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform such statements to actual results or events and do not intend to do so.

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

FTI Consulting, Inc. 
555 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
+1.202.312.9100

Investor & Media Contact:
Mollie Hawkes
+1.617.747.1791
mollie.hawkes@fticonsulting.com


 
FTI CONSULTING, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
       
  September 30,   December 31,
  2023   2022
  (Unaudited)    
Assets      
Current assets      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 201,148     $ 491,688  
Accounts receivable, net   1,207,016       896,153  
Current portion of notes receivable   32,095       27,292  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   126,967       95,469  
Total current assets   1,567,226       1,510,602  
Property and equipment, net   164,922       153,466  
Operating lease assets   202,505       203,764  
Goodwill   1,226,356       1,227,593  
Intangible assets, net   19,233       25,514  
Notes receivable, net   73,673       55,978  
Other assets   64,911       64,490  
Total assets $ 3,318,826     $ 3,241,407  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity      
Current liabilities      
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other $ 170,518     $ 173,953  
Accrued compensation   481,007       541,892  
Billings in excess of services provided   57,006       53,646  
Total current liabilities   708,531       769,491  
Long-term debt, net   285,000       315,172  
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities   217,755       221,604  
Deferred income taxes   157,724       162,374  
Other liabilities   85,321       91,045  
Total liabilities   1,454,331       1,559,686  
Stockholders’ equity      
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized — 5,000; none outstanding          
Common stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized — 75,000; shares issued and outstanding — 35,510 (2023) and 34,026 (2022)   355       340  
Additional paid-in capital   9,712        
Retained earnings   2,033,132       1,858,103  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (178,704 )     (176,722 )
Total stockholders’ equity   1,864,495       1,681,721  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 3,318,826     $ 3,241,407  


 
 
FTI CONSULTING, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
   
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2023   2022
  (Unaudited)
Revenues $ 893,261     $ 775,865  
Operating expenses      
Direct cost of revenues   598,804       526,654  
Selling, general and administrative expenses   186,088       159,186  
Amortization of intangible assets   1,340       2,315  
    786,232       688,155  
Operating income   107,029       87,710  
Other income (expense)      
Interest income and other   5,147       7,771  
Interest expense   (4,474 )     (2,378 )
    673       5,393  
Income before income tax provision   107,702       93,103  
Income tax provision   24,385       15,836  
Net income $ 83,317     $ 77,267  
Earnings per common share ― basic $ 2.44     $ 2.29  
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― basic   34,128       33,812  
Earnings per common share ― diluted $ 2.34     $ 2.15  
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― diluted   35,656       35,918  
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax      
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $0 $ (18,228 )   $ (48,475 )
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax   (18,228 )     (48,475 )
Comprehensive income $ 65,089     $ 28,792  


 
 
FTI CONSULTING, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
   
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2023   2022
  (Unaudited)
Revenues $ 2,564,558     $ 2,254,477  
Operating expenses      
Direct cost of revenues   1,740,407       1,539,838  
Selling, general and administrative expenses   556,672       476,097  
Amortization of intangible assets   4,939       7,320  
    2,302,018       2,023,255  
Operating income   262,540       231,222  
Other income (expense)      
Interest income and other   3,221       10,418  
Interest expense   (10,435 )     (7,468 )
    (7,214 )     2,950  
Income before income tax provision   255,326       234,172  
Income tax provision   62,067       46,156  
Net income $ 193,259     $ 188,016  
Earnings per common share ― basic $ 5.75     $ 5.57  
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― basic   33,599       33,741  
Earnings per common share ― diluted $ 5.43     $ 5.25  
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― diluted   35,599       35,825  
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax      
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $0 $ (1,982 )   $ (95,345 )
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax   (1,982 )     (95,345 )
Comprehensive income $ 191,277     $ 92,671  


 
 
FTI CONSULTING, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in thousands)
                             
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023

(Unaudited)
  Corporate Finance & Restructuring   Forensic and Litigation Consulting   Economic Consulting   Technology   Strategic Communications   Unallocated Corporate   Total
Net income                           $ 83,317  
Interest income and other                             (5,147 )
Interest expense                             4,474  
Income tax provision                             24,385  
Operating income   $ 64,633   $ 19,708   $ 26,293   $ 11,481   $ 12,503   $ (27,589 )   $ 107,029  
Depreciation and amortization     2,414     1,548     1,463     3,392     882     680       10,379  
Amortization of intangible assets     1,047     224             69           1,340  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 68,094   $ 21,480   $ 27,756   $ 14,873   $ 13,454   $ (26,909 )   $ 118,748  


Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023

(Unaudited)
  Corporate Finance & Restructuring   Forensic and Litigation Consulting   Economic Consulting   Technology   Strategic Communications   Unallocated Corporate   Total
Net income                           $ 193,259  
Interest income and other                             (3,221 )
Interest expense                             10,435  
Income tax provision                             62,067  
Operating income   $ 154,724   $ 63,881   $ 73,017   $ 39,803   $ 32,464   $ (101,349 )   $ 262,540  
Depreciation and amortization     6,657     4,349     4,455     10,523     2,570     1,372       29,926  
Amortization of intangible assets     4,069     631             239           4,939  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 165,450   $ 68,861   $ 77,472   $ 50,326   $ 35,273   $ (99,977 )   $ 297,405  


Three Months Ended
September 30, 2022

(Unaudited)
  Corporate Finance & Restructuring (1)   Forensic and Litigation Consulting (1)   Economic Consulting   Technology   Strategic Communications   Unallocated Corporate   Total
Net income                           $ 77,267  
Interest income and other                             (7,771 )
Interest expense                             2,378  
Income tax provision                             15,836  
Operating income   $ 49,865   $ 14,653   $ 31,674   $ 9,833   $ 12,155   $ (30,470 )   $ 87,710  
Depreciation and amortization     1,745     1,280     1,239     3,380     629     676       8,949  
Amortization of intangible assets     1,909     242             163     1       2,315  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 53,519   $ 16,175   $ 32,913   $ 13,213   $ 12,947   $ (29,793 )   $ 98,974  
                             
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2022

(Unaudited)
  Corporate Finance & Restructuring (1)   Forensic and Litigation Consulting (1)   Economic Consulting   Technology   Strategic Communications   Unallocated Corporate   Total
Net income                           $ 188,016  
Interest income and other                             (10,418 )
Interest expense                             7,468  
Income tax provision                             46,156  
Operating income   $ 154,416   $ 41,646   $ 72,056   $ 25,005   $ 37,623   $ (99,524 )   $ 231,222  
Depreciation and amortization     5,231     4,083     3,698     9,935     1,962     2,136       27,045  
Amortization of intangible assets     6,036     735             548     1       7,320  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 165,683   $ 46,464   $ 75,754   $ 34,940   $ 40,133   $ (97,387 )   $ 265,587  


 

(1) Effective July 1, 2023, Corporate Finance & Restructuring and Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment information for the prior periods has been recast in this press release to include the reclassification of the portion of the Company’s health solutions practice in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment to the Company’s business transformation & strategy practice within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment.

 
FTI CONSULTING, INC.
OPERATING RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT
                       
  Segment
Revenues
  Adjusted
EBITDA
  Adjusted EBITDA
Margin
  Utilization   Average
Billable
Rate
  Revenue-
Generating
Headcount
  (in thousands)               (at period end)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
                     
Corporate Finance & Restructuring $ 347,560   $ 68,094     19.6 %   60 %   $ 514   2,251
Forensic and Litigation Consulting   166,137     21,480     12.9 %   57 %   $ 388   1,503
Economic Consulting   193,866     27,756     14.3 %   65 %   $ 559   1,085
Technology (1)   98,860     14,873     15.0 %   N/M   N/M   629
Strategic Communications (1)   86,838     13,454     15.5 %   N/M   N/M   1,010
  $ 893,261   $ 145,657     16.3 %           6,478
Unallocated Corporate       (26,909 )                
Adjusted EBITDA     $ 118,748     13.3 %            
                       
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
                     
Corporate Finance & Restructuring $ 981,124   $ 165,450     16.9 %   59 %   $ 492   2,251
Forensic and Litigation Consulting   488,636     68,861     14.1 %   58 %   $ 384   1,503
Economic Consulting   565,283     77,472     13.7 %   67 %   $ 533   1,085
Technology (1)   286,922     50,326     17.5 %   N/M   N/M   629
Strategic Communications (1)   242,593     35,273     14.5 %   N/M   N/M   1,010
  $ 2,564,558   $ 397,382     15.5 %           6,478
Unallocated Corporate       (99,977 )                
Adjusted EBITDA     $ 297,405     11.6 %            
                       
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
                     
Corporate Finance & Restructuring (2) $ 282,029   $ 53,519     19.0 %   61 %   $ 445   2,050
Forensic and Litigation Consulting (2)   143,289     16,175     11.3 %   53 %   $ 360   1,464
Economic Consulting   193,183     32,913     17.0 %   67 %   $ 579   998
Technology (1)   84,915     13,213     15.6 %   N/M   N/M   548
Strategic Communications (1)   72,449     12,947     17.9 %   N/M   N/M   951
  $ 775,865   $ 128,767     16.6 %           6,011
Unallocated Corporate       (29,793 )                
Adjusted EBITDA     $ 98,974     12.8 %            
                       
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
                     
Corporate Finance & Restructuring (2) $ 841,804   $ 165,683     19.7 %   62 %   $ 448   2,050
Forensic and Litigation Consulting (2)   432,054     46,464     10.8 %   55 %   $ 355   1,464
Economic Consulting   523,201     75,754     14.5 %   70 %   $ 506   998
Technology (1)   243,181     34,940     14.4 %   N/M   N/M   548
Strategic Communications (1)   214,237     40,133     18.7 %   N/M   N/M   951
  $ 2,254,477   $ 362,974     16.1 %           6,011
Unallocated Corporate       (97,387 )                
Adjusted EBITDA     $ 265,587     11.8 %            
                       


 

N/M Not meaningful
(1) The majority of the Technology and Strategic Communications segments' revenues are not generated based on billable hours. Accordingly, utilization and average billable rate metrics are not presented as they are not meaningful as a segment-wide metric.
(2) Effective July 1, 2023, Corporate Finance & Restructuring and Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment information for the prior periods has been recast in this press release to include the reclassification of the portion of the Company’s health solutions practice in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment to the Company’s business transformation & strategy practice within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment.


 
FTI CONSULTING, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
   
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2023   2022
  (Unaudited)
Operating activities      
Net income $ 193,259     $ 188,016  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization   29,926       27,045  
Amortization of intangible assets   4,939       7,320  
Acquisition-related contingent consideration   4,263       863  
Provision for expected credit losses   21,347       13,101  
Share-based compensation   21,412       18,491  
Amortization of debt issuance costs and other   1,722       1,588  
Deferred income taxes   (4,602 )     (9,140 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:      
Accounts receivable, billed and unbilled   (333,713 )     (251,280 )
Notes receivable   (22,600 )     838  
Prepaid expenses and other assets   (3,252 )     (3,066 )
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other   (8,895 )     21,936  
Income taxes   (347 )     3,940  
Accrued compensation   (65,394 )     (67,763 )
Billings in excess of services provided   3,410       7,672  
Net cash used in operating activities   (158,525 )     (40,439 )
Investing activities      
Payments for acquisition of businesses, net of cash received         (6,742 )
Purchases of property and equipment and other   (43,224 )     (38,935 )
Purchase of short-term investment   (24,356 )      
Net cash used in investing activities   (67,580 )     (45,677 )
Financing activities      
Borrowings under revolving line of credit   725,000       165,000  
Repayments under revolving line of credit   (440,000 )     (165,000 )
Repayment of convertible notes   (315,763 )      
Purchase and retirement of common stock   (20,982 )     (23,530 )
Share-based compensation tax withholdings and other   (14,003 )     (15,663 )
Payments for business acquisition liabilities   (3,651 )     (4,848 )
Deposits and other   2,319       7,092  
Net cash used in financing activities   (67,080 )     (36,949 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   2,645       (44,373 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (290,540 )     (167,438 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   491,688       494,485  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 201,148     $ 327,047  

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