Deluxe reported a slight decrease in revenue but a significant improvement in net income, driven by cost management and gains from business exits. Comparable adjusted EBITDA and EPS also showed growth, and the company narrowed its 2024 guidance within existing ranges. The company delivered another strong quarter of comparable adjusted EBITDA, EPS, and free cash flow growth, enabling net debt reduction of nearly $45 million, during the third quarter.
Revenue decreased by 1.7%, while comparable adjusted revenue decreased by 0.7%.
Net income improved to $8.9 million from a net loss of $8.0 million in the previous year.
Comparable adjusted EBITDA increased by 6.9% to $104.5 million.
Comparable adjusted diluted EPS improved by 12.0% to $0.84.
The Company expects the following for full-year 2024: •Revenue of $2.12 to $2.14 billion •Adjusted EBITDA of $405 to $415 million •Adjusted diluted EPS of $3.20 to $3.35 •Free cash flow of $90 to $100 million
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