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Sep 30, 2021

Bentley Systems Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Bentley Systems announced operating results, revealing revenue growth and strategic investments.

Key Takeaways

Bentley Systems reported a 23.7% year-over-year increase in total revenues, reaching $248.5 million (or $251.4 million adjusted). The company's ARR grew to $903.8 million, with a constant currency ARR growth rate of 26%. A GAAP operating loss of $40.4 million was reported due to a one-time compensation charge.

Total revenues increased by 23.7% year-over-year.

ARR reached $903.8 million, with a 26% constant currency growth rate.

GAAP operating loss reported due to a one-time compensation charge.

Investments in User Success and Virtuosity organizations strengthened business performance.

Total Revenue
$248M
Previous year: $203M
+22.4%
EPS
$0.17
Previous year: $0.17
+0.0%
ARR
$904M
Previous year: $715M
+26.3%
Constant Currency ARR Growth
26%
Previous year: 9%
+188.9%
Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate
106%
Previous year: 110%
-3.6%
Gross Profit
$194M
Previous year: $160M
+21.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$156M
Previous year: $138M
+13.2%
Free Cash Flow
$52M
Previous year: $37M
+40.5%
Total Assets
$2.45B
Previous year: $1.09B
+125.0%

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Forward Guidance

Bentley Systems anticipates infrastructure spending increases and acknowledges the necessity of going digital to sustain growth and resilience.

Positive Outlook

  • Infrastructure spending increases are anticipated.
  • Public works and utility sectors are expected to benefit.
  • Going digital is seen as increasingly necessary.
  • Focus on sustaining growth.
  • Infrastructure resilience and adaptation are prioritized.

Challenges Ahead

  • Industrial and resources 'CAPEX' downturn remains a headwind globally.
  • Hiring challenges are anticipated.
  • Potential impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic on the global economy and business.
  • Adverse changes in global economic and/or political conditions.
  • Failure to retain personnel necessary for the operation of business or those that acquired.