Dayforce recurring revenue up 31.7% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, or 34.7% on a constant currency basis

Revenue of $336.1 million, up 19.1% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, or 23.0% on a constant currency basis

Annual Dayforce gross revenue retention rate of 97.1%

MINNEAPOLIS and TORONTO, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ceridian HCM Holding Inc. ("Ceridian") (NYSE:CDAY) (TSX:CDAY), a global leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

"We delivered another strong period of financial and operating performance in the fourth quarter, growing Dayforce recurring revenue at 34.7% on a constant currency basis," said David Ossip, Chair and Co-CEO of Ceridian. "The combination of the quality of our team, our differentiated technology, and just the sheer size of the addressable global HCM market, gives me tremendous confidence in our ability to deliver value to our stakeholders both in the near and longer term."

"Our company is efficiently managed and the results are noteworthy," said Leagh Turner, Co-CEO of Ceridian. "I am proud of the continued momentum across the organization and the relentless focus of our team on making our customers more efficient and enabling their success."

"Our fourth quarter results exceeded our guidance across all metrics," said Noemie Heuland, CFO of Ceridian. "We ended the year with strong Dayforce recurring revenue momentum, operating profit expansion, and significantly increased cash-flow generation. This gives us great confidence entering 2023 and sets us up to make meaningful progress towards our mid-term commitment of profitable growth."

Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter 20221

Financial Highlights for the Full Year 20221

Supplemental Detail

Summary of Full Year 2022 FX Impact

(Dollars in millions)Q1Q2 Q3 Q4 FY22 
Dayforce recurring revenue excluding float0.6(2.4)(2.9)(4.6)(9.3)
Cloud revenue0.3(4.6)(5.0)(8.6)(17.9)
Total revenue0.0(6.1)(6.8)(10.9)(23.8)
Float revenue0.0(0.3)(0.3)(1.0)(1.6)

1 The financial highlights are on a year-over-year basis, unless otherwise stated. All financial results are reported in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

2 Excluding the 2021 acquisitions of Ascender HCM Pty Limited ("Ascender") and ATI ROW, LLC and ADAM HCM MEXICO, S. de R.L. de C.V. (collectively, "ADAM HCM").

3 Excluding float revenue, the impact of lower employment levels in 2021 due to the Coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic, Ascender and ADAM HCM revenue and on a constant currency basis.

Business Highlights

Sales Highlights

Customer Highlights

Platform and Roadmap Highlights

Business Outlook

Based on information available as of February 8, 2023, Ceridian is issuing the following guidance for the first quarter and full year of 2023 as indicated below. Comparisons are on a year-over-year basis, unless stated otherwise.

First Quarter 2023 Guidance

Full Year 2023 Guidance

Supplemental guidance details

First Quarter 2023 Guidance Supplemental Commentary and Factors
Total Revenue $359 million to $363 million, an increase of 22% to 24% on a GAAP basis and 25% to 26% on a constant currency basis. Ceridian expects Bureau recurring revenue excluding float to decline greater than 40% on a GAAP basis and on a constant currency basis as a result of tax migration and the sunsetting of certain legacy products.



Ceridian expects PowerPay recurring revenue excluding float to remain flat on a GAAP basis and to increase 5 to 6% on a constant currency basis.
Dayforce recurring revenue excluding float $222 million to $224 million, an increase of 23% to 24% on a GAAP basis and by 25% to 26% on a constant currency basis. Ceridian expects employment levels to reflect a normalized seasonal cadence.



Ceridian expects tax migration from the legacy Bureau infrastructure to the same platform as Dayforce to contribute approximately 550 basis points of growth in the first quarter of 2023.
Float revenue $45 million Float guidance reflects the near-term rate environment and the rolling maturity of the laddered core portfolio.
Adjusted EBITDA $92 million to $95 million Ceridian continues to make investments to expand its global HCM footprint.



Fiscal Year 2023 Guidance   Supplemental Commentary and Factors
Total Revenue $1,480 million to $1,500 million, an increase of 19% to 20% on a GAAP basis and 20% to 21% on a constant currency basis. Ceridian expects Bureau recurring revenue excluding float to decline greater than 38% on a GAAP basis and to decline greater than 36% on a constant currency basis as a result of tax migration and the sunsetting of certain legacy products.



Ceridian expects PowerPay recurring revenue excluding float to decline 1% to 2% on a GAAP basis and to increase 1% on a constant currency basis.
Dayforce recurring revenue excluding float $936 million to $946 million, an increase of 24% to 26% on a GAAP basis and 25% to 27% on a constant currency basis. Ceridian expects employment levels to reflect a normalized seasonal cadence.



Ceridian expects tax migration from the legacy Bureau infrastructure to the same platform as Dayforce to contribute approximately 460 basis points of growth in fiscal year 2023.
Float revenue $150 million Float guidance reflects the near-term rate environment and the rolling maturity of the laddered core portfolio.
Adjusted EBITDA $360 million to $375 million Ceridian continues to make investments to expand its global HCM footprint.

Ceridian has not reconciled the Adjusted EBITDA range for the first quarter or full year of 2023 to the directly comparable GAAP financial measure because applicable information for the future period, on which this reconciliation would be based, is not available without unreasonable efforts due to uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense and related employer taxes, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and other items.

Foreign Exchange

For the full year and first quarter of 2023, Ceridian's guidance assumes an average U.S dollar to Canadian dollar foreign exchange rate of $1.34, compared to an average rate of $1.27 for the first quarter of 2022 and $1.30 for the full year of 2022.

Conference Call Details

Ceridian will host a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 earnings at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 8, 2023. A live Zoom Video Webinar of the event can be accessed at that time, through a direct registration link at https://ceridian.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1W2n3mQgSWK7YmHryPLegw. Alternatively, the event can be accessed from the Events & Presentations page on Ceridian's Investor Relations website at https://investors.ceridian.com. A replay and transcript will be available after the conclusion of the live event on Ceridian's Investor Relations website.

About Ceridian HCM Holding Inc.

Ceridian. Makes Work Life Better™.

Ceridian is a global human capital management software company. Dayforce, the flagship cloud HCM platform, provides human resources, payroll, benefits, workforce management, and talent management functionality. The Dayforce platform is used to optimize management of the entire employee lifecycle, including attracting, engaging, paying, deploying, and developing people. Ceridian has solutions for organizations of all sizes.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact or relating to present facts or current conditions included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give Ceridian's current expectations and projections relating to its financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. Users can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements relating to the fiscal year of 2023, as well as those relating to future growth initiatives. These statements may include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "seek," "plan," "intend," "believe," "will," "may," "could," "continue," "likely," "should," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events but not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on assumptions that Ceridian has made in light of its industry experience and its perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors that it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. As users consider this press release, it should be understood that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. These assumptions and Ceridian's future performance or results involve risks and uncertainties (many of which are beyond its control). In particular:

Although Ceridian has attempted to identify important risk factors, additional factors or events that could cause Ceridian's actual performance to differ from these forward-looking statements may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Ceridian to predict all of them. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of Ceridian's assumptions prove incorrect, its actual financial condition, results of operations, future performance and business may vary in material respects from the performance projected in these forward-looking statements. In addition to any factors and assumptions set forth above in this press release, the material factors and assumptions used to develop the forward-looking information include, but are not limited to: the general economy remains stable; the competitive environment in the HCM market remains stable; the demand environment for HCM solutions remains stable; Ceridian's implementation capabilities and cycle times remain stable; foreign exchange rates, both current and those used in developing forward-looking statements, specifically USD to CAD, remain stable at, or near, current rates; Ceridian will be able to maintain its relationships with its employees, customers and partners; Ceridian will continue to attract qualified personnel to support its development requirements and the support of its new and existing customers; and that the risk factors noted above, individually or collectively, do not have a material impact on Ceridian. Any forward-looking statement made by Ceridian in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Ceridian undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Ceridian HCM Holding Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 December 31,  December 31, 
 2022  2021 
 (Dollars in millions, except share data) 
ASSETS     
Current assets:     
Cash and equivalents$431.9  $367.5 
Restricted cash 0.8   1.9 
Trade and other receivables, net 180.1   146.3 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 98.0   92.6 
Total current assets before customer funds 710.8   608.3 
Customer funds 4,183.2   3,535.8 
Total current assets 4,894.0   4,144.1 
Right of use lease asset 24.3   29.4 
Property, plant, and equipment, net 174.9   128.2 
Goodwill 2,280.0   2,323.6 
Other intangible assets, net 281.6   332.5 
Other assets 262.4   208.4 
Total assets$7,917.2  $7,166.2 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     
Current liabilities:     
Current portion of long-term debt$7.8  $8.3 
Current portion of long-term lease liabilities 10.0   11.3 
Accounts payable 54.3   51.7 
Deferred revenue 41.2   48.7 
Employee compensation and benefits 97.4   77.3 
Other accrued expenses 24.0   24.7 
Total current liabilities before customer funds obligations 234.7   222.0 
Customer funds obligations 4,298.8   3,519.9 
Total current liabilities 4,533.5   3,741.9 
Long-term debt, less current portion 1,213.4   1,124.4 
Employee benefit plans 17.7   20.7 
Long-term lease liabilities, less current portion 23.7   32.7 
Other liabilities 19.5   19.0 
Total liabilities 5,807.8   4,938.7 
Commitments and contingencies     
Stockholders' equity:     
Common stock, $0.01 par, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 153,856,645 and

151,995,031 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
 1.5   1.5 
Additional paid in capital 2,965.5   2,860.0 
Accumulated deficit (372.6)  (309.2)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (485.0)  (324.8)
Total stockholders' equity 2,109.4   2,227.5 
Total liabilities and equity$7,917.2  $7,166.2 



Ceridian HCM Holding Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended December 31,  Twelve Months Ended December 31, 
 2022  2021  2022  2021 
 (Dollars in millions, except share and per share data) 
Revenue:           
Recurring$284.8  $231.6  $1,047.6  $850.7 
Professional services and other 51.3   50.5   198.6   173.5 
Total revenue 336.1   282.1   1,246.2   1,024.2 
Cost of revenue:           
Recurring 75.0   71.3   309.4   262.4 
Professional services and other 66.1   53.7   238.7   194.6 
Product development and management 44.9   39.8   169.9   134.0 
Depreciation and amortization 15.0   13.4   55.0   50.9 
Total cost of revenue 201.0   178.2   773.0   641.9 
Gross profit 135.1   103.9   473.2   382.3 
Selling, general, and administrative 131.8   101.3   499.0   417.8 
Operating profit (loss) 3.3   2.6   (25.8)  (35.5)
Interest expense, net 8.7   10.4   28.6   35.9 
Other (income) expense, net (2.9)  2.7   8.5   18.9 
Loss before income taxes (2.5)  (10.5)  (62.9)  (90.3)
Income tax expense (benefit) 2.7   (1.0)  10.5   (14.9)
Net loss$(5.2) $(9.5) $(73.4) $(75.4)
Net loss per share:           
Basic$(0.03) $(0.06) $(0.48) $(0.50)
Diluted$(0.03) $(0.06) $(0.48) $(0.50)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:           
Basic 153,680,044   151,465,292   152,940,299   150,402,321 
Diluted 153,680,044   151,465,292   152,940,299   150,402,321 



Ceridian HCM Holding Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 Year Ended December 31, 
 2022  2021 
 (Dollars in millions) 
Net loss$(73.4) $(75.4)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:     
Deferred income tax benefit (1.7)  (38.5)
Depreciation and amortization 89.0   77.5 
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount 4.6   16.9 
Provision for doubtful accounts 2.2   1.8 
Net periodic pension and postretirement cost 4.8   8.8 
Share-based compensation 144.8   113.4 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 4.6   0.6 
Gain on sale of assets —   (19.1)
Lease abandonment costs —   2.9 
Other (0.2)  0.9 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities excluding effects of acquisitions and divestitures:     
Trade and other receivables (39.5)  (34.8)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (11.4)  (12.3)
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses (0.2)  9.3 
Deferred revenue (5.6)  5.5 
Employee compensation and benefits 21.2   2.3 
Accrued interest 0.2   0.4 
Accrued taxes 7.5   0.4 
Other assets and liabilities (14.3)  (11.8)
Net cash provided by operating activities 132.6   48.8 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities     
Purchase of customer funds marketable securities (652.8)  (763.8)
Proceeds from sale and maturity of customer funds marketable securities 404.8   488.0 
Expenditures for property, plant, and equipment (20.2)  (11.5)
Expenditures for software and technology (74.3)  (52.2)
Net proceeds from sale of assets —   37.9 
Acquisition costs, net of cash and restricted cash acquired —   (409.5)
Net cash used in investing activities (342.5)  (711.1)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities     
Increase (decrease) in customer funds obligations, net 840.1   (195.7)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under share-based compensation plans 38.4   95.4 
Repayment of long-term debt obligations (8.4)  (7.8)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility —   295.0 
Repayment of revolving credit facility —   (295.0)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior notes, net of issuance costs —   561.8 
Purchases of capped calls related to convertible senior notes —   (45.0)
Payment of debt refinancing costs —   (1.2)
Net cash provided by financing activities 870.1   407.5 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, restricted cash, and equivalents (8.1)  (20.9)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, restricted cash, and equivalents 652.1   (275.7)
Cash, restricted cash, and equivalents at beginning of year 1,952.8   2,228.5 
Cash, restricted cash, and equivalents at end of year$2,604.9  $1,952.8 
Reconciliation of cash, restricted cash, and equivalents to the consolidated balance sheets     
Cash and equivalents$431.9  $367.5 
Restricted cash 0.8   1.9 
Restricted cash and equivalents included in customer funds 2,172.2   1,583.4 
Total cash, restricted cash, and equivalents$2,604.9  $1,952.8 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:     
Cash paid for interest$30.1  $19.1 
Cash paid for income taxes 17.6   33.4 
Cash received from income tax refunds 8.0   3.3 



Ceridian HCM Holding Inc.

Revenue Financial Measures

(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended

December 31,
 Percentage

change in

revenue as

reported
 Impact of

changes in

foreign

currency (a)
 Percentage

change in

revenue on

constant

currency basis (a)
 
 2022 2021 2022 vs. 2021   2022 vs. 2021 
 (Dollars in millions)       
Revenue:          
Dayforce recurring, excluding float$198.3 $163.2 21.5%(2.8)%24.3%
Dayforce float 26.2  7.2 263.9%(6.9)%270.8%
Total Dayforce recurring 224.5  170.4 31.7%(3.0)%34.7%
Powerpay recurring, excluding float 22.4  22.6 (0.9)%(6.7)%5.8%
Powerpay float 4.3  2.2 95.5%(18.1)%113.6%
Total Powerpay recurring 26.7  24.8 7.7%(7.6)%15.3%
Total Cloud recurring 251.2  195.2 28.7%(3.6)%32.3%
Dayforce professional services and other 47.5  46.1 3.0%(3.5)%6.5%
Powerpay professional services and other 0.3  0.1 200.0%(—)%200.0%
Total Cloud professional services and

other
 47.8  46.2 3.5%(3.4)%6.9%
Total Cloud revenue 299.0  241.4 23.9%(3.5)%27.4%
Bureau recurring, excluding float 31.3  35.7 (12.3)%(5.0)%(7.3)%
Bureau float 2.3  0.7 228.6%(14.3)%242.9%
Total Bureau recurring 33.6  36.4 (7.7)%(5.2)%(2.5)%
Bureau professional services and other 3.5  4.3 (18.6)%(9.3)%(9.3)%
Total Bureau revenue 37.1  40.7 (8.8)%(5.6)%(3.2)%
Total revenue$336.1 $282.1 19.1%(3.9)%23.0%
           
Dayforce$272.0 $216.5 25.6%(3.1)%28.7%
Powerpay 27.0  24.9 8.4%(7.7)%16.1%
Total Cloud revenue$299.0 $241.4 23.9%(3.5)%27.4%
           
Dayforce, excluding float$245.8 $209.3 17.4%(3.0)%20.4%
Powerpay, excluding float 22.7  22.7 (—)%(6.6)%6.6%
Cloud revenue, excluding float 268.5  232.0 15.7%(3.4)%19.1%
Cloud float 30.5  9.4 224.5%(9.5)%234.0%
Total Cloud revenue$299.0 $241.4 23.9%(3.5)%27.4%
           
Cloud recurring, excluding float$220.7 $185.8 18.8%(3.3)%22.1%
Bureau recurring, excluding float 31.3  35.7 (12.3)%(5.0)%(7.3)%
Total recurring, excluding float 252.0  221.5 13.8%(3.5)%17.3%
Total revenue, excluding float$303.3 $272.0 11.5%(3.6)%15.1%

(a) Ceridian has calculated revenue on a constant currency basis by applying the average foreign exchange rate in effect during the comparable prior period.

Ceridian HCM Holding Inc.

Revenue Financial Measures

(Unaudited)

 Year

Ended December 31,
 Percentage

change in

revenue as

reported
 Impact of

changes in

foreign

currency (a)
 Percentage

change in

revenue on

constant

currency

basis (a)
 
 2022 2021 2022 vs. 2021   2022 vs. 2021 
 (Dollars in millions)       
Revenue:          
Dayforce recurring, excluding float$752.8 $596.9 26.1%(1.6)%27.7%
Dayforce float 62.4  29.7 110.1%(3.0)%113.1%
Total Dayforce recurring 815.2  626.6 30.1%(1.6)%31.7%
Powerpay recurring, excluding float 80.7  78.2 3.2%(4.0)%7.2%
Powerpay float 12.5  8.1 54.3%(7.4)%61.7%
Total Powerpay recurring 93.2  86.3 8.0%(4.3)%12.3%
Total Cloud recurring 908.4  712.9 27.4%(2.0)%29.4%
Dayforce professional services and other 181.7  159.3 14.1%(2.5)%16.6%
Powerpay professional services and other 0.7  0.9 (22.2)%(—)%(22.2)%
Total Cloud professional services and other 182.4  160.2 13.9%(2.5)%16.4%
Total Cloud revenue 1,090.8  873.1 24.9%(2.1)%27.0%
Bureau recurring, excluding float 133.9  134.5 (0.4)%(3.6)%3.2%
Bureau float 5.3  3.3 60.6%(3.0)%63.6%
Total Bureau recurring 139.2  137.8 1.0%(3.6)%4.6%
Bureau professional services and other 16.2  13.3 21.8%(6.8)%28.6%
Total Bureau revenue 155.4  151.1 2.8%(4.0)%6.8%
Total revenue$1,246.2 $1,024.2 21.7%(2.3)%24.0%
           
Dayforce$996.9 $785.9 26.8%(1.9)%28.7%
Powerpay 93.9  87.2 7.7%(4.2)%11.9%
Total Cloud revenue$1,090.8 $873.1 24.9%(2.1)%27.0%
           
Dayforce, excluding float$934.5 $756.2 23.6%(1.7)%25.3%
Powerpay, excluding float 81.4  79.1 2.9%(3.9)%6.8%
Cloud revenue, excluding float 1,015.9  835.3 21.6%(2.0)%23.6%
Cloud float 74.9  37.8 98.1%(4.0)%102.1%
Total Cloud revenue$1,090.8 $873.1 24.9%(2.1)%27.0%
           
Cloud recurring, excluding float$833.5 $675.1 23.5%(1.8)%25.3%
Bureau recurring, excluding float 133.9  134.5 (0.4)%(3.6)%3.2%
Total recurring, excluding float 967.4  809.6 19.5%(2.1)%21.6%
Total revenue, excluding float$1,166.0 $983.1 18.6%(2.3)%20.9%

(a) Ceridian has calculated revenue on a constant currency basis by applying the average foreign exchange rate in effect during the comparable prior period.

Ceridian HCM Holding Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a reconciliation of the reported results to the non-GAAP financial measures EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA margin:

 Three Months Ended December 31,  Twelve Months Ended December 31, 
 2022  2021  2022  2021 
 (Dollars in millions) 
Net loss$(5.2) $(9.5) $(73.4) $(75.4)
Interest expense, net 8.7   10.4   28.6   35.9 
Income tax expense (benefit) 2.7   (1.0)  10.5   (14.9)
Depreciation and amortization 24.6   18.2   89.0   77.5 
EBITDA 30.8   18.1   54.7   23.1 
Foreign exchange (gain) loss (3.8)  1.0   3.5   9.5 
Share-based compensation (a) 31.3   30.9   145.1   116.8 
Severance charges (b) 5.1   1.6   33.7   7.4 
Restructuring consulting fees (c) 2.6   2.8   7.7   16.7 
Other non-recurring items (d) 1.7   (15.7)  5.7   (11.0)
Adjusted EBITDA$67.7  $38.7  $250.4  $162.5 
Net profit margin (e) (1.5)%  (3.4)%  (5.9)%  (7.4)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin 20.1%  13.7%  20.1%  15.9%
  1. Represents share-based compensation expense and related employer taxes.
  2. Represents costs for severance compensation paid to employees whose positions have been eliminated or who have been terminated not for cause. During the three months and year ended December 31, 2022, Ceridian incurred severance charges in conjunction with the re-balancing of the workforce across its global footprint in the amount of $2.4 million and $21.0 million, respectively, within cost of recurring revenue.
  3. Represents consulting fees and expenses incurred during the periods presented in connection with any acquisition, investment, disposition, recapitalization, equity offering, issuance or repayment of debt, issuance of equity interests, or refinancing.
  4. Represents (1) the net impact of the abandonment of certain leased facilities, resulting in a net gain of $0.3 million in 2022 and $17.2 million in 2021 primarily as a result of the $19.1 million gain on the sale of the St. Petersburg, Florida facility, (2) the impact of $4.6 million and $0.6 million related to the fair value adjustments of the DataFuzion HCM, Inc. ("DataFuzion") contingent consideration in 2022 and 2021, respectively, and (3) the difference of $1.4 million and $5.6 million in 2022 and 2021, respectively, between the historical five-year average pension expense and the current period actuarially determined pension expense associated with the planned termination of the frozen U.S. pension plan and related changes in investment strategy associated with protecting the now fully funded status.
  5. Net profit margin is determined by calculating the percentage that net loss is of total revenue.

The following tables present a reconciliation of the reported results to the non-GAAP financial measures EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted operating profit, Adjusted net income, and Adjusted diluted net income per share for all periods presented:

 Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
 As reported  Share-based

compensation
  Severance

charges
  Other (a)  Adjusted (b)
 (Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Cost of revenue:             
Recurring             
Cloud$65.3  $2.8  $2.6  $—  $59.9
Bureau 9.7   0.5   0.6   —   8.6
Total recurring 75.0   3.3   3.2   —   68.5
Professional services and other 66.1   3.2   0.2   —   62.7
Product development and management 44.9   5.8   0.2   —   38.9
Depreciation and amortization 15.0   —   —   —   15.0
Total cost of revenue 201.0   12.3   3.6   —   185.1
Sales and marketing 68.1   5.5   0.9   —   61.7
General and administrative 63.7   13.5   0.6   12.0   37.6
Operating profit 3.3   31.3   5.1   12.0   51.7
Other (income) expense, net (2.9)  —   —   (3.5)  0.6
Depreciation and amortization 24.6   —   —   (8.0)  16.6
EBITDA 30.8   31.3   5.1   0.5   67.7
Interest expense, net 8.7   —   —   —   8.7
Income tax expense (c) 2.7   —   —   (3.8)  6.5
Depreciation and amortization 24.6   —   —   8.0   16.6
Net (loss) income$(5.2) $31.3  $5.1  $4.7  $35.9
Net (loss) income per share - basic (d)$(0.03) $0.20  $0.03  $0.03  $0.23
Net (loss) income per share - diluted (d)$(0.03) $0.20  $0.03  $0.03  $0.23
  1. Other includes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, restructuring consulting fees, the impact of the fair value adjustment for the DataFuzion contingent consideration, the difference between the historical five-year average pension expense and the current period actuarially determined pension expense associated with the planned termination of the frozen U.S. pension plan and related changes in investment strategy associated with protecting the now fully funded status, the net impact related to the abandonment of certain leased facilities, and foreign exchange gain.
  2. The Adjusted column is a non-GAAP financial measure, adjusted to exclude foreign exchange gains (losses), share-based compensation expense and related employer taxes, severance charges, restructuring consulting fees, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, and other non-recurring items, all of which are adjusted for the effect of income taxes.
  3. Income tax effects have been calculated based on the statutory tax rates in effect in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions during the period.
  4. Both GAAP and Adjusted net income (loss) per share are calculated by dividing either GAAP or Adjusted net income by the basic or diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. When adjusted diluted net income per share is positive, diluted weighted average common shares outstanding incorporate the effect of dilutive equity instruments. GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share are calculated based upon 153,680,044 weighted-average shares of common stock and Adjusted basic and diluted net income per share are calculated based upon 153,680,044 and 156,536,175 weighted-average shares of common stock, respectively.

 Three Months Ended December 31, 2021 
 As reported  Share-based

compensation
  Severance

charges
  Other (a)  Adjusted (b) 
 (Dollars in millions, except per share data) 
Cost of revenue:              
Recurring              
Cloud$54.3  $2.8  $0.3  $—  $51.2 
Bureau 17.0   0.4   0.1   —   16.5 
Total recurring 71.3   3.2   0.4   —   67.7 
Professional services and other 53.7   2.4   0.1   —   51.2 
Product development and management 39.8   4.8   0.1   —   34.9 
Depreciation and amortization 13.4   —   —   —   13.4 
Total cost of revenue 178.2   10.4   0.6   —   167.2 
Sales and marketing 64.0   3.7   0.3   —   60.0 
General and administrative 37.3   16.8   0.7   (11.7)  31.5 
Operating profit 2.6   30.9   1.6   (11.7)  23.4 
Other expense (income), net 2.7   —   —   4.4   (1.7)
Depreciation and amortization 18.2   —   —   (4.6)  13.6 
EBITDA 18.1   30.9   1.6   (11.9)  38.7 
Interest expense, net 10.4   —   —   —   10.4 
Income tax (benefit) expense (c) (1.0)  —   —   (1.8)  0.8 
Depreciation and amortization 18.2   —   —   4.6   13.6 
Net (loss) income$(9.5) $30.9  $1.6  $(9.1) $13.9 
Net (loss) income per share - basic (d)$(0.06) $0.20  $0.01  $(0.06) $0.09 
Net (loss) income per share - diluted (d)$(0.06) $0.20  $0.01  $(0.06) $0.09 
  1. Other includes net gain related to the abandonment of certain leases, primarily as a result of the $19.1 million gain on the sale of Ceridian's St. Petersburg, Florida facility, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, foreign exchange loss, restructuring consulting fees, the difference between the historical five-year average run rate and the current period actuarially determined pension expense resulting from the changes in investment strategy associated with protecting the now fully funded status of its largest U.S pension plan, and the impact of the fair value adjustment for the DataFuzion contingent consideration.
  2. The Adjusted column is a non-GAAP financial measure, adjusted to exclude foreign exchange gains (losses), share-based compensation expense and related employer taxes, severance charges, restructuring consulting fees, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, and other non-recurring items, all of which are adjusted for the effect of income taxes.
  3. Income tax effects have been calculated based on the statutory tax rates in effect in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions during the period.
  4. Both GAAP and Adjusted net income (loss) per share are calculated by dividing either GAAP or Adjusted net income by the basic or diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. When adjusted diluted net income per share is positive, diluted weighted average common shares outstanding incorporate the effect of dilutive equity instruments. GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share are calculated based upon 151,465,292 weighted-average shares of common stock, and Adjusted basic and diluted net income per share are calculated based upon 151,465,292 and 157,799,902 weighted-average shares of common stock, respectively.

 Year Ended December 31, 2022 
 As reported  Share-based

compensation
  Severance

charges
  Other (a)  Adjusted (b) 
 (Dollars in millions, except per share data) 
Cost of revenue:              
Recurring              
Cloud$254.4  $14.2  $19.5  $—  $220.7 
Bureau 55.0   1.5   3.0   —   50.5 
Total recurring 309.4   15.7   22.5   —   271.2 
Professional services and other 238.7   13.7   0.7   —   224.3 
Product development and management 169.9   24.7   4.2   —   141.0 
Depreciation and amortization 55.0   —   —   —   55.0 
Total cost of revenue 773.0   54.1   27.4   —   691.5 
Sales and marketing 251.5   24.4   4.2   —   222.9 
General and administrative 247.5   66.6   2.1   43.2   135.6 
Operating (loss) profit (25.8)  145.1   33.7   43.2   196.2 
Other expense, net 8.5   —   —   4.6   3.9 
Depreciation and amortization 89.0   —   —   (30.9)  58.1 
EBITDA$54.7  $145.1  $33.7  $16.9  $250.4 
Interest expense, net 28.6   —   —   —   28.6 
Income tax expense (benefit) (c) 10.5   —   —   (32.7)  43.2 
Depreciation and amortization 89.0   —   —   30.9   58.1 
Net (loss) income$(73.4) $145.1  $33.7  $15.1  $120.5 
Net (loss) income per share - basic (d)$(0.48) $0.95  $0.22  $0.10  $0.79 
Net (loss) income per share - diluted (d)$(0.48) $0.93  $0.22  $0.10  $0.77 
  1. Other includes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, restructuring consulting fees, the impact of the fair value adjustment for the DataFuzion contingent consideration, foreign exchange loss, the difference between the historical five-year average pension expense and the current period actuarially determined pension expense associated with the planned termination of the frozen U.S. pension plan and related changes in investment strategy associated with protecting the now fully funded status, and the net impact of the abandonment of certain leased facilities.
  2. The Adjusted column is a non-GAAP financial measure, adjusted to exclude foreign exchange gains (losses), share-based compensation expense and related employer taxes, severance charges, restructuring consulting fees, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, and other non-recurring items, all of which are adjusted for the effect of income taxes.
  3. Income tax effects have been calculated based on the statutory tax rates in effect in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions during the period.
  4. Both GAAP and Adjusted net income (loss) per share are calculated by dividing either GAAP or Adjusted net income by the basic or diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. When adjusted diluted net income per share is positive, diluted weighted average common shares outstanding incorporate the effect of dilutive equity instruments. GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share are calculated based upon 152,940,299 weighted-average shares of common stock and Adjusted basic and diluted net income per share are calculated based upon 152,940,299 and 155,802,557 weighted-average shares of common stock, respectively.

 Year Ended December 31, 2021 
 As reported  Share-based

compensation
  Severance

charges
  Other (a)  Adjusted (b) 
 (Dollars in millions, except per share data) 
Cost of revenue:              
Recurring              
Cloud$197.7  $11.0  $0.5  $—  $186.2 
Bureau 64.7   1.9   1.5   —   61.3 
Total recurring 262.4   12.9   2.0   —   247.5 
Professional services and other 194.6   9.5   0.2   —   184.9 
Product development and management 134.0   18.0   0.6   —   115.4 
Depreciation and amortization 50.9   —   —   —   50.9 
Total cost of revenue 641.9   40.4   2.8   —   598.7 
Sales and marketing 218.5   13.8   1.9   —   202.8 
General and administrative 199.3   62.6   2.7   21.9   112.1 
Operating (loss) profit (35.5)  116.8   7.4   21.9   110.6 
Other expense, net 18.9   —   —   17.2   1.7 
Depreciation and amortization 77.5   —   —   (23.9)  53.6 
EBITDA 23.1   116.8   7.4   15.2   162.5 
Interest expense, net 35.9   —   —   —   35.9 
Income tax (benefit) expense (c) (14.9)  —   —   (23.6)  8.7 
Depreciation and amortization 77.5   —   —   23.9   53.6 
Net (loss) income$(75.4) $116.8  $7.4  $15.5  $64.3 
Net (loss) income per share - basic (d)$(0.50) $0.78  $0.05  $0.10  $0.43 
Net (loss) income per share - diluted (d)$(0.50) $0.74  $0.05  $0.10  $0.41 
  1. Other includes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, net gain related to the abandonment of certain leases, primarily as a result of the $19.1 million gain on the sale of Ceridian's St. Petersburg, Florida facility, foreign exchange loss, restructuring consulting fees, the difference between the historical five-year average run rate and the current period actuarially determined pension expense resulting from the changes in investment strategy associated with protecting the now fully funded status of its largest U.S pension plan, and the impact of the fair value adjustment for the DataFuzion contingent consideration.
  2. The Adjusted column is a non-GAAP financial measure, adjusted to exclude foreign exchange gains (losses), share-based compensation expense and related employer taxes, severance charges, restructuring consulting fees, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, and other non-recurring items, all of which are adjusted for the effect of income taxes.
  3. Income tax effects have been calculated based on the statutory tax rates in effect in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions during the period.
  4. Both GAAP and Adjusted net income (loss) per share are calculated by dividing either GAAP or Adjusted net income by the basic or diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. When adjusted diluted net income per share is positive, diluted weighted average common shares outstanding incorporate the effect of dilutive equity instruments. GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share are calculated based upon 150,402,321 weighted-average shares of common stock, and Adjusted basic and diluted net income per share are calculated based upon 150,402,321 and 156,842,934 weighted-average shares of common stock, respectively.

The following tables present a reconciliation of the reported results to the non-GAAP financial measures Adjusted Cloud recurring gross margin for all periods presented:

 Three Months Ended

December 31,
  Year

Ended December 31,
 
 2022  2021  2022  2021 
 (Dollars in millions) 
Cloud recurring revenue$251.2  $195.2  $908.4  $712.9 
            
Cost of revenue - Cloud recurring - as reported$65.3  $54.3  $254.4   197.7 
Share-based compensation 2.8   2.8   14.2   11.0 
Severance charges 2.6   0.3   19.5   0.5 
Cost of revenue - Cloud recurring - as adjusted (a)$59.9  $51.2  $220.7  $186.2 
Gross margin - Cloud recurring - as reported 74.0%  72.2%  72.0%  72.3%
Gross margin - Cloud recurring - as adjusted (a) 76.2%  73.8%  75.7%  73.9%

(a) The Adjusted figures are non-GAAP financial measures, adjusted to exclude share-based compensation expense and related employer taxes, and severance charges.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Ceridian uses certain non-GAAP financial measures in this release including EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted operating profit, Adjusted net income, Adjusted diluted net income per share, revenue on a constant currency basis, Cloud ARR, Annual Dayforce revenue retention rate, Dayforce recurring revenue per customer, and Adjusted Cloud recurring gross margin. Ceridian believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to management and investors as supplemental measures to evaluate its overall operating performance including comparison across periods and with competitors. Ceridian's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to assess operating performance because these measures exclude the results of decisions that are outside the normal course of its business operations, and are used for internal budgeting and forecasting purposes both for short- and long-term operating plans. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are components of Ceridian's management incentive plan.

Ceridian defines its non-GAAP financial measures as follows:

Ceridian's presentation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted operating profit, Adjusted net income, Adjusted diluted net income per share, revenue on a constant currency basis, Cloud ARR, Annual Dayforce revenue retention rate, Dayforce recurring revenue per customer, and Adjusted Cloud recurring gross margin are intended as supplemental measures of Ceridian's performance that are not required by, defined under, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to Ceridian's results as reported under GAAP, have important limitations as analytical tools, and Ceridian's use of these terms may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies in its industry. Ceridian's presentation of non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed to imply that future results will be unaffected by similar items to those eliminated in this presentation.

Source: Ceridian HCM Holding Inc.

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