• FTI Consulting Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 23 Feb 2023 07:30:46   America/New_York

    • Fourth Quarter 2022 Revenues of $774.4 Million, Up 15% Compared to $676.2 Million in Prior Year Quarter; Excluding Estimated Negative Impact of FX, Fourth Quarter 2022 Revenues Up 18% Compared to Prior Year Quarter
    • Fourth Quarter 2022 EPS of $1.33 Compared to $1.07 in Prior Year Quarter; Fourth Quarter 2022 Adjusted EPS of $1.52 Compared to $1.13 in Prior Year Quarter
    • Full Year 2022 Revenues of $3.029 Billion, Up 9% Compared to $2.776 Billion in Prior Year; Excluding Estimated Negative Impact of FX, Full Year 2022 Revenues Increased 12% Compared to Prior Year
    • Full Year 2022 EPS of $6.58 Compared to $6.65 in Prior Year; Full Year 2022 Adjusted EPS of $6.77 Compared to $6.76 in Prior Year
    • Introduces 2023 Guidance

    WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today released financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.

    For the full year 2022, revenues of $3.029 billion increased $252.7 million, or 9.1%, compared to revenues of $2.776 billion in the prior year. Excluding the estimated negative impact from foreign currency translation ("FX"), revenues increased $339.8 million, or 12.2%, compared to the prior year. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, Technology and Strategic Communications business segments. Net income of $235.5 million compared to $235.0 million in the prior year. The increase in net income was primarily due to higher revenues, which was largely offset by higher compensation, including the impact of a 12.3% increase in billable headcount, and a 19.2% increase in selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses compared to the prior year. In full year 2022, there was an $8.3 million special charge recorded in the fourth quarter related to severance and other employee-related costs. Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes the special charge, of $357.6 million, or 11.8% of revenues, compared to $354.0 million, or 12.8% of revenues, in the prior year period.

    Full year 2022 earnings per diluted share ("EPS") of $6.58 compared to $6.65 in the prior year. Full year 2022 EPS included the $8.3 million special charge, which reduced EPS by $0.19. Full year 2021 EPS included $9.6 million of non-cash interest expense related to the Company's 2.0% convertible senior notes due 2023 ("2023 Convertible Notes"), which reduced EPS by $0.20, and $3.1 million in fair value remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, which increased EPS by $0.09. Full year 2022 Adjusted EPS of $6.77 compared to Adjusted EPS of $6.76 in the prior year.

    Steven H. Gunby, President and Chief Executive Officer of FTI Consulting, commented, "We are pleased that in 2022, we once again reported record revenues, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS. That strength and durability, to me, are consequences of our teams’ commitment to invest behind our people and positions, independent of market conditions, a commitment which has allowed us to increasingly serve our clients as they face their most significant opportunities and challenges."

    Cash Position and Capital Allocation

    Net cash provided by operating activities of $188.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $355.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The year-over-year decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was largely due to higher compensation, operating expenses and income taxes paid, which was partially offset by an increase in cash collected.

    Cash and cash equivalents of $491.7 million at December 31, 2022 compared to $494.5 million at December 31, 2021 and $327.0 million at September 30, 2022. Total debt, net of cash, of ($175.5) million at December 31, 2022 compared to ($178.2) million at December 31, 2021 and ($10.8) million at September 30, 2022. The sequential decrease in total debt, net of cash, was primarily due to an increase in cash provided by operating activities, which was partially offset by share repurchases.

    On December 1, 2022, FTI Consulting’s Board of Directors authorized the additional amount of $400.0 million to repurchase its outstanding shares of common stock under its stock repurchase program. During the quarter ended December 31, 2022, the Company repurchased 425,016 shares of its common stock at an average price per share of $153.09 for a total cost of $65.1 million. In full year 2022, the Company repurchased 574,418 shares of its common stock at an average price per share of $154.23 for a total cost of $88.6 million. As of December 31, 2022, approximately $478.5 million remained available for common stock repurchases under the Company’s stock repurchase program.

    Fourth Quarter 2022 Results

    Fourth quarter 2022 revenues of $774.4 million increased $98.2 million, or 14.5%, compared to revenues of $676.2 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated negative impact from FX, revenues increased $124.3 million, or 18.4%, compared to the prior year quarter. Acquisition-related revenues contributed $3.5 million during the quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand across the Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Forensic and Litigation Consulting and Technology segments. Net income of $47.5 million compared to $38.2 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in net income was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation, including the impact of a 12.3% increase in billable headcount, higher SG&A expenses, the aforementioned $8.3 million special charge, an increase in FX remeasurement losses and a higher effective tax rate compared to the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes the special charge, of $92.0 million, or 11.9% of revenues, compared to $62.0 million, or 9.2% of revenues, in the prior year quarter.

    Fourth quarter 2022 EPS of $1.33 compared to $1.07 in the prior year quarter. Fourth quarter 2022 EPS included the $8.3 million special charge, which decreased EPS by $0.19. Fourth quarter 2021 EPS included $2.4 million of non-cash interest expense related to the Company's 2023 Convertible Notes, which decreased EPS by $0.06. Fourth quarter 2022 Adjusted EPS of $1.52, which excludes the special charge, compared to Adjusted EPS of $1.13 in the prior year quarter. Fourth quarter 2021 Adjusted EPS excluded the non-cash interest expense related to the Company’s 2023 Convertible Notes.

    Fourth Quarter 2022 Segment Results

    Corporate Finance & Restructuring
    Revenues in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment increased $61.3 million, or 26.5%, to $292.8 million in the quarter, compared to $231.5 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated negative impact from FX, revenues increased $68.4 million, or 29.5%, compared to the prior year quarter. Acquisition-related revenues contributed $3.5 million in the quarter. The increase in revenues was due to higher demand for restructuring and business transformation services. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $52.4 million, or 17.9% of segment revenues, compared to $22.2 million, or 9.6% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation, which includes the impact of a 14.3% increase in billable headcount, and higher SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

    Forensic and Litigation Consulting
    Revenues in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment increased $22.4 million, or 16.2%, to $160.4 million in the quarter, compared to $138.0 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated negative impact from FX, revenues increased $25.9 million, or 18.8%, compared to the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for investigations, data & analytics and health solutions services. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $13.8 million, or 8.6% of segment revenues, compared to $8.5 million, or 6.2% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation, which includes the impact of a 5.9% increase in billable headcount, and higher SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

    Economic Consulting
    Revenues in the Economic Consulting segment decreased $0.3 million, or 0.2%, to $172.0 million in the quarter, compared to $172.3 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated negative impact from FX, revenues increased $8.4 million, or 4.9%, compared to the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher realization for merger and acquisition ("M&A")-related antitrust and international arbitration services, which was partially offset by lower demand for financial economics services compared to the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $27.3 million, or 15.9% of segment revenues, compared to $30.0 million, or 17.4% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

    Technology
    Revenues in the Technology segment increased $12.2 million, or 18.9%, to $76.8 million in the quarter, compared to $64.6 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated negative impact from FX, revenues increased $14.4 million, or 22.2%, compared to the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for investigations and M&A-related “second request” services. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $11.8 million, or 15.3% of segment revenues, compared to $7.8 million, or 12.1% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation, which includes the impact of an 18.8% increase in billable headcount, and higher SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

    Strategic Communications
    Revenues in the Strategic Communications segment increased $2.6 million, or 3.7%, to $72.4 million in the quarter, compared to $69.9 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated negative impact from FX, revenues increased $7.3 million, or 10.4%, compared to the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for public affairs and financial communications services. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $10.5 million, or 14.5% of segment revenues, compared to $14.9 million, or 21.4% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher compensation, which includes the impact of a 19.2% increase in billable headcount, and an increase in SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

    2023 Guidance
    The Company estimates that revenues for full year 2023 will range between $3.330 billion and $3.470 billion. The Company estimates that EPS for full year 2023 will range between $6.80 and $7.70. The Company does not currently expect Adjusted EPS to differ from EPS.

    Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Conference Call
    FTI Consulting will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 23, 2023. The call can be accessed live and will be available for replay over the internet for 90 days by logging onto the Company’s investor relations website here.

    About FTI Consulting
    FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 7,600 employees located in 31 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $3.0 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2022. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures
    In the accompanying analysis of financial information, we sometimes use information derived from consolidated and segment financial information that may not be presented in our financial statements or prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). Certain of these financial measures are considered not in conformity with GAAP ("non-GAAP financial measures") under the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules. Specifically, we have referred to the following non-GAAP financial measures:

    • Total Segment Operating Income
    • Adjusted EBITDA
    • Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA
    • Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    • Adjusted Net Income
    • Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share
    • Free Cash Flow

    We have included the definitions of Segment Operating Income and Adjusted Segment EBITDA, which are GAAP financial measures, below in order to more fully define the components of certain non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release. We define Segment Operating Income as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income. We define Total Segment Operating Income, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as the total of Segment Operating Income for all segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. We use Segment Operating Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted Segment EBITDA. We define Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. We use Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a basis to internally evaluate the financial performance of our segments because we believe it reflects current core operating performance and provides an indicator of the segment’s ability to generate cash.

    We define Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as the total of Adjusted Segment EBITDA for all segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. We define Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as consolidated net income before income tax provision, other non-operating income (expense), depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges, gain or loss on sale of a business and losses on early extinguishment of debt. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results and GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with a more complete understanding of our operating results, including underlying trends. In addition, EBITDA is a common alternative measure of operating performance used by many of our competitors. It is used by investors, financial analysts, rating agencies and others to value and compare the financial performance of companies in our industry. Therefore, we also believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, considered along with corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with additional information for comparison of our operating results with the operating results of other companies. We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues.

    We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share ("Adjusted EPS"), which are non-GAAP financial measures, as net income and EPS, respectively, excluding the impact of remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges, losses on early extinguishment of debt, non-cash interest expense on convertible notes and the gain or loss on sale of a business. We use Adjusted Net Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted EPS. Management uses Adjusted EPS to assess total Company operating performance on a consistent basis. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results and GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with an additional understanding of our business operating results, including underlying trends.

    We define Free Cash Flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less cash payments for purchases of property and equipment. We believe this non-GAAP financial measure, when considered together with our GAAP financial results, provides management and investors with an additional understanding of the Company’s ability to generate cash for ongoing business operations and other capital deployment.

    Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable with other similarly titled measures of other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which involve uncertainties and risks. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, initiatives, projections, prospects, policies and practices, objectives, goals, commitments, strategies, future events, future revenues, future results and performance, expectations, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions, share repurchases and other matters, business trends, new or changes to laws and regulations, including U.S. and foreign tax laws, environmental, social and governance ("ESG")-related issues, climate change-related matters, scientific and technological developments, and other information that is not historical, including statements regarding estimates of our future financial results. When used in this press release, words such as "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "plans," "intends," "believes," "commits," "aspires," "forecasts," "future," "goal," "seeks" and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, estimates of our future financial results, are based upon our expectations at the time we make them and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management’s plans, expectations, intentions, aspirations, beliefs, goals, estimates, forecasts and projections will result or be achieved. Our actual financial results, performance or achievements and outcomes could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, any forward-looking statements. Further, unaudited quarterly results are subject to normal year-end adjustments. The Company has experienced fluctuating revenues, operating income and cash flows in prior periods and expects that this will occur from time to time in the future. Other factors that could cause such differences include declines in demand for, or changes in, the mix of services and products that we offer; the mix of the geographic locations where our clients are located or where services are performed; fluctuations in the price per share of our common stock; adverse financial, real estate or other market and general economic conditions; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related events that are beyond our control, which could affect our segments, practices and the geographic regions in which we conduct business differently and adversely; and other future events, which could impact each of our segments, practices and the geographic regions in which we conduct business differently and could be outside of our control; the pace and timing of the consummation and integration of future acquisitions; the Company’s ability to realize cost savings and efficiencies; competitive and general economic conditions; retention of staff and clients; new laws and regulations or changes thereto; and other risks described under the heading "Item 1A, Risk Factors" in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the SEC on February 23, 2023 and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform such statements to actual results or events and do not intend to do so.

    FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW


    FTI CONSULTING, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (in thousands, except per share amounts)

      December 31, December 31,
       2022   2021 
    Assets    
    Current assets    
    Cash and cash equivalents $491,688  $494,485 
    Accounts receivable, net  896,153   754,120 
    Current portion of notes receivable  27,292   30,256 
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets  95,469   91,166 
    Total current assets  1,510,602   1,370,027 
    Property and equipment, net  153,466   142,163 
    Operating lease assets  203,764   215,995 
    Goodwill  1,227,593   1,232,791 
    Intangible assets, net  25,514   31,990 
    Notes receivable, net  55,978   53,539 
    Other assets  64,490   54,404 
    Total assets $3,241,407  $3,100,909 
    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity    
    Current liabilities    
    Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other $173,953  $165,025 
    Accrued compensation  541,892   507,556 
    Billings in excess of services provided  53,646   45,535 
    Total current liabilities  769,491   718,116 
    Long-term debt, net  315,172   297,158 
    Noncurrent operating lease liabilities  221,604   236,026 
    Deferred income taxes  162,374   170,612 
    Other liabilities  91,045   95,676 
    Total liabilities  1,559,686   1,517,588 
    Stockholders’ equity    
    Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized — 5,000; none
    outstanding    		  —   — 
    Common stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized — 75,000; shares
    issued and outstanding — 34,026 (2022) and 34,333 (2021)    		  340   343 
    Additional paid-in capital  —   13,662 
    Retained earnings  1,858,103   1,698,156 
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (176,722)  (128,840)
    Total stockholders’ equity  1,681,721   1,583,321 
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $3,241,407  $3,100,909 



    FTI CONSULTING, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    (in thousands, except per share data)

     Three Months Ended
    December 31,

     
      2022   2021 
     (Unaudited)
    Revenues$774,431  $676,231 
    Operating expenses   
    Direct cost of revenues 526,139   484,126 
    Selling, general and administrative expenses 164,973   138,768 
    Special charges 8,340   — 
    Amortization of intangible assets 2,323   2,308 
      701,775   625,202 
    Operating income 72,656   51,029 
    Other income (expense)   
    Interest income and other (6,500)  896 
    Interest expense (2,579)  (5,130)
      (9,079)  (4,234)
    Income before income tax provision 63,577   46,795 
    Income tax provision 16,079   8,587 
    Net income$47,498  $38,208 
    Earnings per common share ― basic$1.42  $1.14 
    Weighted average common shares outstanding ― basic 33,552   33,519 
    Earnings per common share ― diluted$1.33  $1.07 
    Weighted average common shares outstanding ― diluted 35,658   35,550 
    Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax   
    Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $— and $—$47,463  $(4,363)
    Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 47,463   (4,363)
    Comprehensive income$94,961  $33,845 



    FTI CONSULTING, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    (in thousands, except per share data)

     

    Year Ended December 31,
     
      2022   2021 
    Revenues$3,028,908  $2,776,222 
    Operating expenses   
    Direct cost of revenues 2,065,977   1,915,507 
    Selling, general and administrative expenses 641,070   537,844 
    Special charges 8,340   — 
    Amortization of intangible assets 9,643   10,823 
      2,725,030   2,464,174 
    Operating income 303,878   312,048 
    Other income (expense)   
    Interest income and other 3,918   6,193 
    Interest expense (10,047)  (20,294)
      (6,129)  (14,101)
    Income before income tax provision 297,749   297,947 
    Income tax provision 62,235   62,981 
    Net income$235,514  $234,966 
    Earnings per common share ― basic$6.99  $7.02 
    Weighted average common shares outstanding ― basic 33,693   33,489 
    Earnings per common share ― diluted$6.58  $6.65 
    Weighted average common shares outstanding ― diluted 35,783   35,337 
    Other comprehensive loss, net of tax   
    Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $— and $—$(47,882) $(22,405)
    Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax (47,882)  (22,405)
    Comprehensive income$187,632  $212,561 



    FTI CONSULTING, INC.
    RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
    (in thousands, except per share data)

      Three Months Ended
    December 31,
    		 Year Ended
    December 31,
       
       2022   2021   2022   2021 
      (Unaudited)  
    Net income $47,498  $38,208  $235,514  $234,966 
    Add back:        
    Remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent
    consideration    		  —   —   —   (3,130)
    Special charges  8,340   —   8,340   — 
    Tax impact of special charges  (1,584)  —   (1,584)  — 
    Non-cash interest expense on convertible notes  —   2,445   —   9,586 
    Tax impact of non-cash interest expense on
    convertible notes    		  —   (636)  —   (2,492)
    Adjusted Net Income $54,254  $40,017  $242,270  $238,930 
    Earnings per common share — diluted $1.33  $1.07  $6.58  $6.65 
    Add back:        
    Remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration  —   —   —   (0.09)
    Special charges  0.23   —   0.23   — 
    Tax impact of special charges  (0.04)  —   (0.04)  — 
    Non-cash interest expense on convertible notes  —   0.08   —   0.27 
    Tax impact of non-cash interest expense on
    convertible notes    		  —   (0.02)  —   (0.07)
    Adjusted earnings per common share — diluted $1.52  $1.13  $6.77  $6.76 
    Weighted average number of common shares
    outstanding ― diluted    		  35,658   35,550   35,783   35,337 



    FTI CONSULTING, INC.
    RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
    (in thousands)

    Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
    (Unaudited)     		 Corporate Finance &
    Restructuring    		 Forensic and
    Litigation Consulting    		 Economic
    Consulting    		 Technology Strategic Communications Unallocated
    Corporate    		 Total
    Net income             $47,498
    Interest income and other              6,500
    Interest expense              2,579
    Income tax provision              16,079
    Operating income  $46,359 $7,696 $26,122 $8,425 $9,360 $(25,306) $72,656
    Depreciation and amortization  1,673  1,267  1,183  3,226  618  688   8,655
    Amortization of intangible assets  1,940  242  —  —  141  —   2,323
    Special charges  2,444  4,614  31  106  369  776   8,340
    Adjusted EBITDA $52,416 $13,819 $27,336 $11,757 $10,488 $(23,842) $91,974
                   


    Year Ended December 31, 2022 Corporate Finance & Restructuring Forensic and Litigation Consulting Economic Consulting Technology Strategic Communications Unallocated Corporate Total
    Net income             $235,514 
    Interest income and other              (3,918)
    Interest expense              10,047 
    Income tax provision              62,235 
    Operating income $195,295 $54,822 $98,178 $33,431 $46,982 $(124,830) $303,878 
    Depreciation and amortization  6,722  5,532  4,881  13,161  2,580  2,821   35,697 
    Amortization of intangible assets  7,976  977  —  —  689  1   9,643 
    Special charges  2,444  4,614  31  106  369  776   8,340 
    Adjusted EBITDA $212,437 $65,945 $103,090 $46,698 $50,620 $(121,232) $357,558 

    FTI CONSULTING, INC.
    RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
    (in thousands)

    Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
    (Unaudited)     		 Corporate Finance &
    Restructuring    		 Forensic and Litigation
    Consulting    		 Economic
    Consulting    		 Technology Strategic
    Communications    		 Unallocated
    Corporate    		 Total
    Net income             $38,208 
    Interest income and other              (896)
    Interest expense              5,130 
    Income tax provision              8,587 
    Operating income $19,047  $7,044 $28,571 $4,612 $14,171 $(22,416) $51,029 
    Depreciation and amortization  1,346   1,200  1,420  3,176  536  960   8,638 
    Amortization of intangible assets  1,841   247  —  —  218  2   2,308 
    Adjusted EBITDA $22,234  $8,491 $29,991 $7,788 $14,925 $(21,454) $61,975 
                   
    Year Ended December 31, 2021 Corporate Finance &
    Restructuring    		 Forensic and
    Litigation Consulting    		 Economic
    Consulting    		 Technology Strategic
    Communications    		 Unallocated
    Corporate    		 Total
    Net income             $234,966 
    Interest income and other              (6,193)
    Interest expense              20,294 
    Income tax provision              62,981 
    Operating income $145,765  $66,643 $111,462 $42,927 $49,708 $(104,457) $312,048 
    Depreciation and amortization  5,362   5,008  5,724  12,812  2,166  3,197   34,269 
    Amortization of intangible assets  7,485   894  —  —  2,439  5   10,823 
    Remeasurement of acquisition-related
    contingent consideration    		  (3,130)  —  —  —  —  —   (3,130)
    Adjusted EBITDA $155,482  $72,545 $117,186 $55,739 $54,313 $(101,255) $354,010 



    FTI CONSULTING, INC.
    OPERATING RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

     

    Segment
    Revenues    		 Adjusted
    EBITDA    		 Adjusted EBITDA
    Margin    		 Utilization Average
    Billable
    Rate    		 Revenue-
    Generating
    Headcount
     (in thousands)       (at period end)
    Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)           
    Corporate Finance & Restructuring$292,807 $52,416  17.9% 58% $485 1,946
    Forensic and Litigation Consulting 160,386  13,819  8.6% 51% $369 1,584
    Economic Consulting 172,007  27,336  15.9% 63% $522 1,007
    Technology (1) 76,802  11,757  15.3% N/M  N/M 556
    Strategic Communications (1) 72,429  10,488  14.5% N/M  N/M 970
     $774,431 $115,816  15.0%     6,063
    Unallocated Corporate   (23,842)        
    Adjusted EBITDA   $91,974  11.9%      
                
    Year Ended December 31, 2022           
    Corporate Finance & Restructuring$1,088,573 $212,437  19.5% 61% $460 1,946
    Forensic and Litigation Consulting 638,478  65,945  10.3% 54% $361 1,584
    Economic Consulting 695,208  103,090  14.8% 68% $508 1,007
    Technology (1) 319,983  46,698  14.6% N/M  N/M 556
    Strategic Communications (1) 286,666  50,620  17.7% N/M  N/M 970
     $3,028,908 $478,790  15.8%     6,063
    Unallocated Corporate   (121,232)        
    Adjusted EBITDA   $357,558  11.8%      
                
    Three Months Ended December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)           
    Corporate Finance & Restructuring$231,474 $22,234  9.6% 55% $444 1,702
    Forensic and Litigation Consulting 138,004  8,491  6.2% 50% $353 1,496
    Economic Consulting 172,283  29,991  17.4% 69% $520 921
    Technology (1) 64,604  7,788  12.1% N/M  N/M 468
    Strategic Communications (1) 69,866  14,925  21.4% N/M  N/M 814
     $676,231 $83,429  12.3%     5,401
    Unallocated Corporate   (21,454)        
    Adjusted EBITDA   $61,975  9.2%      
                
    Year Ended December 31, 2021           
    Corporate Finance & Restructuring$938,969 $155,482  16.6% 59% $452 1,702
    Forensic and Litigation Consulting 584,835  72,545  12.4% 56% $350 1,496
    Economic Consulting 697,405  117,186  16.8% 72% $509 921
    Technology (1) 287,366  55,739  19.4% N/M  N/M 468
    Strategic Communications (1) 267,647  54,313  20.3% N/M  N/M 814
     $2,776,222 $455,265  16.4%     5,401
    Unallocated Corporate   (101,255)        
    Adjusted EBITDA   $354,010  12.8%      
                

    _____________________
    N/M      Not meaningful
    (1)        The majority of the Technology and Strategic Communications segments' revenues are not generated based on billable hours. Accordingly, utilization and average billable rate metrics are not presented as they are not meaningful as a segment-wide metric.



    FTI CONSULTING, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (in thousands)

     Year Ended December 31,

     
      2022   2021 
    Operating activities   
    Net income$235,514  $234,966 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
    Depreciation and amortization 35,898   34,269 
    Amortization and impairment of intangible assets 9,643   10,823 
    Acquisition-related contingent consideration 2,172   (324)
    Provision for expected credit losses 19,684   16,151 
    Share-based compensation 25,414   23,051 
    Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs and other 2,224   11,701 
    Deferred income taxes (10,456)  4,958 
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:   
    Accounts receivable, billed and unbilled (182,667)  (61,274)
    Notes receivable (403)  12,645 
    Prepaid expenses and other assets 459   (1,165)
    Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other 8,430   (2,102)
    Income taxes (4,322)  10,523 
    Accrued compensation 37,931   59,566 
    Billings in excess of services provided 9,273   1,695 
    Net cash provided by operating activities 188,794   355,483 
    Investing activities   
    Payments for acquisition of businesses, net of cash received (6,742)  (10,428)
    Purchases of property and equipment and other (53,319)  (68,665)
    Net cash used in investing activities (60,061)  (79,093)
    Financing activities   
    Borrowings under revolving line of credit 165,000   402,500 
    Repayments under revolving line of credit (165,000)  (402,500)
    Payments of debt issuance costs (3,993)  — 
    Purchase and retirement of common stock (85,424)  (46,133)
    Share-based compensation tax withholdings and other (15,330)  (9,246)
    Payments for business acquisition liabilities (4,848)  (7,496)
    Deposits and other 3,583   1,201 
    Net cash used in financing activities (106,012)  (61,674)
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (25,518)  (15,184)
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (2,797)  199,532 
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 494,485   294,953 
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$491,688  $494,485 



    FTI CONSULTING, INC.
    RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW
    (in thousands)

      Year Ended December 31,
       2022   2021 
    Net cash provided by operating activities $188,794  $355,483 
    Purchases of property and equipment  (53,098)  (68,569)
    Free Cash Flow $135,696  $286,914 

    FTI Consulting, Inc.
    555 12th Street NW Washington, DC 20004
    +1.202.312.9100

    Investor & Media Contact:
    Mollie Hawkes
    +1.617.747.1791
    mollie.hawkes@fticonsulting.com


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