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Dec 31, 2020

Clarivate Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Clarivate's financial performance improved significantly due to strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies.

Key Takeaways

Clarivate reported a strong fourth quarter and full-year 2020, driven by strategic acquisitions and operational improvements. Fourth-quarter revenues increased by 79% to $456 million, with net income rising by 108% to $6 million. The company reaffirmed its 2021 outlook, citing the strength of its core business and expected benefits from recent acquisitions.

Revenues for Q4 2020 increased by 79% to $456 million.

Net income for Q4 2020 increased by 108% to $6 million.

Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2020 increased by 137% to $200 million.

The company reaffirmed its 2021 outlook based on the strength of its core business and expected benefits from recent acquisitions.

Total Revenue
$471M
Previous year: $255M
+84.8%
EPS
$0.22
Previous year: $0.13
+69.2%
Adjusted EBITDA
$200M
Subscription Revenue
$236M
Transactional Revenue
$121M
Gross Profit
$325M
Previous year: $158M
+105.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$258M
Previous year: $76.1M
+238.7%
Free Cash Flow
$107M
Previous year: -$21.1M
-606.6%
Total Assets
$15.2B
Previous year: $3.79B
+300.8%

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Forward Guidance

Clarivate reaffirmed its 2021 outlook, anticipating adjusted revenues between $1.78 billion and $1.84 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $785 million and $825 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted Revenues: $1.78B to $1.84B
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $785M to $825M
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin: 44% to 45%
  • Adjusted diluted EPS: $0.73 to $0.79
  • Adjusted Free Cash Flow: $450M to $500M