Bentley Systems Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Bentley Systems reported a strong Q4 2021 with a 21.9% year-over-year increase in total revenues, reaching $267.7 million. The company's ARR grew significantly, and it provided a positive financial outlook for 2022, including revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth.
Total revenues increased by 21.9% year-over-year, reaching $267.7 million.
ARR reached $921.2 million, demonstrating a constant currency ARR growth rate of 26%.
GAAP net income was $38.6 million, or $0.12 per diluted share.
Adjusted EBITDA was $88.2 million, representing 32.9% of total revenue.
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Forward Guidance
The Company is sharing the following outlook for the year ending December 31, 2022. Total revenues in the range of $1,110 million to $1,140 million, representing growth of 15.0% to 18.1% (16.9% to 20.1% in constant currency); Constant currency ARR growth rate of 14% to 16% (1); Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $370 million to $380 million, representing growth of 13.9% to 16.9% (16.3% to 19.5% in constant currency), and Adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 33%; and Effective tax rate of less than 15%.
Positive Outlook
- Total revenues in the range of $1,110 million to $1,140 million, representing growth of 15.0% to 18.1%
- Constant currency ARR growth rate of 14% to 16%
- Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $370 million to $380 million, representing growth of 13.9% to 16.9%
- Adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 33%
- Effective tax rate of less than 15%
Challenges Ahead
- Geopolitical complications are adding uncertainties
- The 2022 outlook is forward-looking, subject to significant business, economic, regulatory, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies
- Many uncertainties are beyond the control of the Company and its management
- Based upon assumptions with respect to future decisions, which are subject to change
- Actual results may vary and those variations may be material
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