Clarivate Plc · Q3 2022 earnings

Briefing

Clarivate's Q3 2022 performance was marked by revenue growth driven by the ProQuest acquisition, with organic subscription and re-occurring revenue increases partially offset by transactional revenue decline and a significant net loss due to a non-cash goodwill impairment.

Clarivate's Q3 2022 revenues increased by 43.8% to $635.7 million, driven by the acquisition of ProQuest. Organic revenues grew by 1.2%, with subscription and re-occurring revenue increases offset by a decline in transactional revenues. The company reported a net loss of $4,434.4 million due to a $4,448.6 million non-cash impairment of goodwill.

• Revenues increased by 43.8% to $635.7 million, and 50.9% at constant currency, primarily due to the ProQuest acquisition.
• Organic revenues increased by 1.2%, with subscription revenues up 4.3% and re-occurring revenues up 2.4%, offset by a 9.4% decline in transactional revenues.
• Net loss attributable to ordinary shares was $4,434.4 million, compared to a net income of $6.0 million in the prior year quarter, due to a $4,448.6 million non-cash impairment of goodwill.
• Adjusted EBITDA increased by 42.9% to $271.6 million, driven by acquisitions, organic growth, and cost savings, while the Adjusted EBITDA Margin decreased by 30 basis points to 42.7% .

Headline financials

Revenue & EPS history

Clarivate updated its 2022 outlook to reflect the strengthening US dollar, lower organic growth in transactional revenues, and the disposal of the MarkMonitor business. The proceeds from the MarkMonitor sale were used to reduce floating rate debt and lower leverage.