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Mar 31, 2021

APi Group Q1 2021 Earnings Report

APi Group's financial performance was reported for the first quarter of 2021, showing a mix of revenue decrease and margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

APi Group reported a decrease in net revenues but an expansion in both reported and adjusted gross margins. The company's strategic focus on improving mix and disciplined project selection contributed to these results. They ended the quarter with a strong cash balance and maintain a low net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio.

Net revenues were $803 million, a 6.4% decrease compared to the prior year, influenced by divestitures in Industrial Services.

Adjusted net revenues decreased by 2.1% to $803 million, primarily due to the anticipated decline in Industrial Services.

Reported gross margin increased by 366 basis points to 22.5%, and adjusted gross margin increased by 72 basis points to 23.0%.

Adjusted EBITDA was $61 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.6%.

Total Revenue
$803M
Previous year: $858M
-6.4%
EPS
$0.12
Previous year: $0.13
-7.7%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
7.6%
Previous year: 7.4%
+2.7%
Organic Net Revenue Growth
2.4%
Previous year: -4.7%
-151.1%
Gross Profit
$181M
Previous year: $162M
+11.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$745M
Previous year: $436M
+70.9%
Free Cash Flow
$14M
Previous year: $44M
-68.2%
Total Assets
$4.22B
Previous year: $3.89B
+8.5%

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Forward Guidance

APi Group is focusing on improving mix, project selection, pricing, and operational excellence to achieve a 13%+ adjusted EBITDA margin by year-end 2025. Strategic M&A is also being considered to accelerate margin expansion.

Positive Outlook

  • Focusing on improving mix
  • Disciplined project and customer selection
  • Pricing opportunities
  • Leveraging our spend
  • Driving operational excellence and realizing synergies from acquisitions

Challenges Ahead

  • Impacts from COVID-19
  • Unfavorable weather conditions
  • Decline in Industrial Services
  • Increased number of shares compared to the prior year
  • Macro headwinds

Revenue & Expenses

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