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Jun 30, 2021

TransUnion Q2 2021 Earnings Report

TransUnion's financial performance reflected significant improvements in demand and economic recovery in most markets.

Key Takeaways

TransUnion announced strong second-quarter results, driven by economic recovery and a diversified portfolio. Total revenue increased by 22% to $774 million, and net income attributable to TransUnion was $128 million. The company increased its full-year 2021 financial guidance, reflecting the outperformance and a bullish view for the remainder of the year.

Delivered strong growth, reflecting meaningful economic recovery in most of our markets and the benefits of our diversified, growth-oriented portfolio.

Increased full-year 2021 financial guidance to reflect second-quarter out-performance and a more bullish view of the remainder of the year.

Continuing to strategically invest to position TransUnion for long-term sustained growth.

Experienced significant recovery across most markets in the first six months of the year.

Total Revenue
$774M
Previous year: $634M
+22.0%
EPS
$0.96
Previous year: $0.66
+45.5%
Adjusted EBITDA
$319M
Previous year: $243M
+31.3%
Adjusted EBITDA margin
41.1%
Previous year: 38.2%
+7.6%
Gross Profit
$524M
Previous year: $416M
+26.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$526M
Previous year: $432M
+21.8%
Free Cash Flow
$179M
Previous year: $208M
-13.9%
Total Assets
$7.4B
Previous year: $7.03B
+5.3%

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Forward Guidance

TransUnion provided guidance for the third quarter and full year 2021, based on assumptions subject to change, including macroeconomic conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact. There is no assurance that the Company will achieve the results expressed by this guidance.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue, as reported for Q3 2021 is expected to be between $766 million and $777 million.
  • Revenue growth for Q3 2021 is expected to be between 10% and 12%.
  • Net income attributable to TransUnion for Q3 2021 is expected to be between $111 million and $117 million.
  • Diluted Earnings per Share for Q3 2021 is expected to be between $0.58 and $0.60.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2021 is expected to be between $301 million and $308 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • The impact of mortgage is expected to be approximately 4 points of headwind for Q3 2021.
  • There are numerous evolving factors that we may not be able to accurately predict.
  • There can be no assurance that the Company will achieve the results expressed by this guidance.
  • Guidance is based on a number of assumptions that are subject to change.
  • Many of which are outside of the control of the Company, including general macroeconomic conditions and the potential impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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