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Jun 30, 2020

Dun & Bradstreet Q2 2020 Earnings Report

Dun & Bradstreet's financial performance was in line with expectations, showing progress in transformation despite a challenging macro-economic environment.

Key Takeaways

Dun & Bradstreet reported Q2 2020 revenue of $420.6 million, a 5.4% increase, and an adjusted EBITDA of $176.1 million, up 18.5%. The company completed its IPO in July, raising net proceeds of $2.2 billion.

Revenue increased by 5.4% to $420.6 million, or 5.6% on a constant currency basis, including a $35.9 million net impact from lower deferred revenue purchase accounting adjustments.

Net loss was $207.1 million, with a diluted loss per share of $0.66, while adjusted net income reached $81.6 million, with adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.26.

Adjusted EBITDA grew by 18.5% to $176.1 million, and the adjusted EBITDA margin was 41.9%, a 470 basis points increase, including a $35.9 million net impact from lower deferred revenue purchase accounting adjustments.

The company completed its initial public offering and concurrent private placement in July, raising net proceeds of $2.2 billion.

Total Revenue
$421M
Previous year: $399M
+5.4%
EPS
$0.26
Previous year: -$1.02
-125.5%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
41.9%
Previous year: 37.2%
+12.6%
Gross Profit
-$1.4M
Previous year: $271M
-100.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$99.8M
Previous year: $200M
-50.0%
Free Cash Flow
$107M
Previous year: -$76M
-241.3%
Total Assets
$8.99B

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Forward Guidance

Dun & Bradstreet’s full year 2020 outlook is as follows:

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue is expected to be in the range of $1,729 million to $1,759 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $704 million to $724 million.
  • Revenue and adjusted EBITDA include a ($21) million impact from deferred revenue purchase accounting, in both the low and high ends of the range.
  • Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.89 to $0.93.
  • Adjusted EPS includes a $(0.04) impact from deferred revenue purchase accounting, in both the low and high ends of the range.

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