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Stagwell Inc (STGW)

8-K 2021-11-03 For: 2021-11-03
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) — November 3, 2021

Stagwell Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware 001-13718 86-1390679
(Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

One World Trade Center, Floor 65, New York, NY 10007

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(646) 429-1800

(Registrant’s Telephone Number)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value STGW NASDAQ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company     ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.                              ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 3, 2021, Stagwell Inc. (the “Company”) issued an earnings release reporting its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. A copy of this earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. Following the issuance of this earnings release, the Company will host an earnings call in which its standalone financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 will be discussed. The investor presentation to be used for the call is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.

The Company has posted the materials attached as Exhibit 99.1, and 99.2 on its website (www.stagwellglobal.com). The information found on, or otherwise accessible through, the Company’s website is not incorporated into, and does not form a part of, this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The foregoing information (including the exhibits hereto) is being furnished under “Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition”. Such information (including the exhibits hereto) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

The foregoing information and the exhibits hereto contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are based on present expectations, and are subject to the limitations listed therein and in the Company’s other SEC reports, including that actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press release dated November 3, 2021, relating to the Company’s results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

99.2 Investor presentation dated November 3, 2021.

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: November 3, 2021 Stagwell Inc.
By: /s/ Frank Lanuto
Frank Lanuto
Chief Financial Officer

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FOR IMMEDIATE ISSUE

FOR: Stagwell Inc. CONTACT: Michaela Pewarski
One World Trade Center, Floor 65 Stagwell Inc.
New York, NY 10007 (646) 429-1812
IR@StagwellGlobal.com

STAGWELL INC. (NASDAQ: STGW) REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE

THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Third Quarter GAAP Revenue growth of 104.6%

Third Quarter Pro Forma Organic Net Revenue growth of 22.8%, 27.9% excluding Advocacy

Third Quarter Net Loss attributable to Stagwell was $2.1 million

Third Quarter Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA of $100 million

Company Raises Full Year Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA outlook

REPORTED THIRD QUARTER & YTD HIGHLIGHTS:

•GAAP revenue of $466.6 million in the third quarter versus $228.1 million in the prior year period, an increase of 104.6%; and $857.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 versus $575.0 million in the prior year period, an increase of 49.1%.

•Net revenue of $409.1 million in the third quarter versus $152.9 million in the prior year period, an increase of 167.6%; and $749.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 versus $434.1 million in the prior year period, an increase of 72.6%.

•Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders of $2.1 million in the third quarter of 2021 versus net income of $17.8 million in the prior year period; and income of $14.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 versus $34.1 million in the prior year period.

•Adjusted EBITDA of $87.5 million in the third quarter versus $37.1 million in the prior year period, an increase of 135.8%; and $150.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 versus $79.0 million in the prior year period, an increase of 90.0%.

PRO FORMA REPORTED THIRD QUARTER & YTD STAGWELL INC. HIGHLIGHTS:

•Pro Forma GAAP revenue of $568.3 million in the third quarter versus $511.5 million in the prior year period, an increase of 11.1%; and $1,612.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 versus $1,445.8 million in the prior year period, an increase of 11.5%.

•Pro Forma net revenue of $498.1 million in the third quarter versus $397.8 million in the prior year period, an increase of 25.2%; and $1,407.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 versus $1,185.4 million in the prior year period, an increase of 18.7%.

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•Pro Forma organic net revenue increased 22.8% in the third quarter and 15.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

•Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $100.3 million versus $89.3 million in the prior year period, an increase of 12.4%. Pro forma adjusted EBITDA Margin was 20.1%, compared to 22.4% in the prior year period. Excluding the impact of the advocacy business, adjusted EBITDA margins would have been 20.1% in the third quarter of 2021 and 19.3% the third quarter of 2020.

•Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $275.3 million versus $205.9 million in the prior year period, an increase of 33.7%. Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 19.6%, compared to 17.4% in the prior year period.

•Net New Business wins totaled $63.7 million in the third quarter.

New York, NY, November 3, 2021 (NASDAQ: STGW) – Stagwell Inc. (“Stagwell”) today announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

“Stagwell’s third quarter results make one thing very clear: the combination is working. We delivered pro forma organic net revenue growth of 23%, a pro forma adjusted EBITDA margin over 20%, and are pleased to raise our full year adjusted EBITDA guidance on the basis of our results to date,” said Mark Penn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Stagwell. “Our growth this quarter was driven by double-digit, pro forma net revenue growth across nearly all our client offerings, including digital transformation, communications, media and data analytics. On a year-over-year basis excluding the advocacy business, pro forma organic net revenue grew 28%. With net new business of $64 million, this is a strong first quarter as a newly combined company.”

Frank Lanuto, Chief Financial Officer, commented: "The Company reported strong third quarter pro forma results with GAAP revenue of $568 million, net revenue of $498 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $100 million. Organic pro forma net revenue growth of 23% for the quarter, as well as growth from 2019 of 14%, are evidence of the Company’s recovery from the pandemic and transition to a new phase of overall growth.”

Third Quarter and Year-to-Date 2021 Pro Forma Financial Results

Pro Forma net revenue for the third quarter of 2021 was $498.1 million versus $397.8 million for the third quarter of 2020, an increase of 25.2%.

Pro Forma organic net revenue increased 22.8%, and foreign exchange and acquisitions, net of dispositions, had a positive impact of 0.7% and 1.6%, respectively. Organic net revenue increased primarily due to a continuation of the recovery in spending by clients begun in the first quarter.

Net New Business wins in the third quarter of 2021 totaled $63.7 million.

Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2021 was $100.3 million versus $89.3 million for the third quarter of 2020, an increase of 12.4%, primarily driven by strong revenue growth. Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA margin in the third quarter of 2021 was 20.1%, down from 22.4% compared to the same period in 2020. Excluding the impact of the advocacy business, adjusted EBITDA margins would have been 20.1% for the third quarter of 2021 and 19.3% for the third quarter of 2020.

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Pro Forma net revenue for the first nine months of 2021 was $1,407.1 million versus $1,185.4 million in the prior year period.

Pro Forma organic net revenue for the nine months ended 2021 increased by 15.6% and foreign exchange and acquisitions, net of dispositions, had a positive impact of 1.3% and 1.8%, respectively.

Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of 2021 was $275.3 million versus $205.9 million in the first nine months of 2020, an increase of 33.7%. This led to an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 19.6% versus 17.4% in prior year period.

Financial Outlook

2021 financial guidance is as follows:

•Revenue for 2021, on a pro forma basis giving effect to the combination as if it was completed on January 1, 2021, is estimated to be $2.150 to $2.180 billion, including approximately $755 million for legacy MDC for the seven-month period ended July 31, 2021.

•Adjusted EBITDA for 2021, on a pro forma basis giving effect to the combination as if it was completed on January 1, 2021, is estimated to be $370 to $380 million, including approximately $124 million for legacy MDC for the seven-month period ended July 31, 2021.

•Guidance assumes no impact from foreign exchange or acquisitions or dispositions.

* The Company has excluded a quantitative reconciliation with respect to the Company’s 2021 guidance under the “unreasonable efforts” exception in Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for additional information.

Conference Call

Management will host a video webcast and conference call on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) to discuss results for Stagwell Inc. for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. The video webcast will be accessible at https://kvgo.com/corporate-services/stagwell-group-earnings-call-q3. An investor presentation has been posted on our website at www.stagwellglobal.com and may be referred to during the conference call.

A recording of the conference call will be accessible one hour after the call and available for ninety days at www.stagwellglobal.com.

Stagwell Inc.

Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our 10,000+ specialists in 20+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

Basis of Presentation

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The acquisition of MDC Partners (MDC) by Stagwell Marketing Group (SMG) was completed on August 2, 2021. The results of MDC are included within the Statement of Operations for the period beginning on the date of the acquisition through the end of the respective period presented and the results of SMG are included for the entire period presented.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to its reported results, Stagwell Inc has included in this earnings release certain financial results that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines as "non-GAAP Financial Measures." Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors analyzing period to period comparisons of the Company's results. Such non-GAAP financial measures include the following:

Pro Forma Results: The Pro Forma amounts presented for each period were prepared by combining the historical standalone statements of operations for each of legacy MDC and SMG. The unaudited pro forma results are provided for illustrative purposes only and do not purport to represent what the actual consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial condition would have been had the combination actually occurred on the date indicated, nor do they purport to project the future consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial condition for any future period or as of any future date. The Company has excluded a quantitative reconciliation of adjusted Pro Forma EBITDA to net income under the “unreasonable efforts” exception in Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K.

(1) Organic Revenue: “Organic revenue growth” and “organic revenue decline” refer to the positive or negative results, respectively, of subtracting both the foreign exchange and acquisition (disposition) components from total revenue growth. The acquisition (disposition) component is calculated by aggregating prior period revenue for any acquired businesses, less the prior period revenue of any businesses that were disposed of during the current period. The organic revenue growth (decline) component reflects the constant currency impact of (a) the change in revenue of the partner firms that the Company has held throughout each of the comparable periods presented, and (b) “non-GAAP acquisitions (dispositions), net”. Non-GAAP acquisitions (dispositions), net consists of (i) for acquisitions during the current year, the revenue effect from such acquisition as if the acquisition had been owned during the equivalent period in the prior year and (ii) for acquisitions during the previous year, the revenue effect from such acquisitions as if they had been owned during that entire year (or same period as the current reportable period), taking into account their respective pre-acquisition revenues for the applicable periods, and (iii) for dispositions, the revenue effect from such disposition as if they had been disposed of during the equivalent period in the prior year.

(2) Net New Business: Estimate of annualized revenue for new wins less annualized revenue for losses incurred in the period.

(3) Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Net income excluding non-operating income or expense to achieve operating income, plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, and other items. Other items include restructuring costs, acquisition-related expenses, and non-recurring items.

(4) Financial Guidance: The Company provides guidance on a non-GAAP basis as it cannot predict certain elements which are included in reported GAAP results.

Included in this earnings release are tables reconciling reported Stagwell Inc. results to arrive at certain of these non-GAAP financial measures.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including without limitation the information under the heading "Financial Outlook" and statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, earnings (loss) guidance, recent business and economic trends, potential acquisitions, and estimates of amounts for redeemable noncontrolling interests and deferred acquisition consideration, constitute forward-looking statements. Words such as “estimates”, “expects”, “contemplates”, “will”, “anticipates”, “projects”, “plans”, “intends”, “believes”, “forecasts”, “may”, “should”, and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events, if any.

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

•risks associated with international, national and regional unfavorable economic conditions that could affect the Company or its clients, including as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”);

•the effects of the outbreak of COVID-19, including the measures to reduce its spread, and the impact on the economy and demand for our services, which may precipitate or exacerbate other risks and uncertainties;

•an inability to realize expected benefits of the redomiciliation of the Company from the federal jurisdiction of Canada to the State of Delaware (the “Redomiciliation”) and the subsequent combination of the Company’s business with the business of the subsidiaries of Stagwell Media LP (“Stagwell”) that own and operate a portfolio of marketing services companies (the “Business Combination” and, together with the Redomiciliation, the “Transactions”);

•adverse tax consequences in connection with the Transactions for the Company, its operations and its shareholders, that may differ from the expectations of the Company, including that future changes in tax law, potential increases to corporate tax rates in the United States and disagreements with the tax authorities on the Company’s determination of value and computations of its attributes may result in increased tax costs;

•the occurrence of material Canadian federal income tax (including material “emigration tax”) as a result of the Transactions;

•the impact of uncertainty associated with the Transactions on the Company’s businesses;

•direct or indirect costs associated with the Transactions, which could be greater than expected;

•risks associated with severe effects of international, national and regional economic conditions;

•the Company’s ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients;

•reduction in client spending and changes in client advertising, marketing and corporate communications requirements;

•financial failure of the Company’s clients;

•the Company’s ability to retain and attract key employees;

•the Company’s ability to achieve the full amount of its stated cost saving initiatives;

•the Company’s implementation of strategic initiatives;

•the Company’s ability to remain in compliance with its debt agreements and the Company’s ability to finance its contingent payment obligations when due and payable, including but not limited to those relating to redeemable noncontrolling interests and deferred acquisition consideration;

•the successful completion and integration of acquisitions which complement and expand the Company’s business capabilities; and

•foreign currency fluctuations.

Investors should carefully consider these risk factors, other risk factors described herein, and the additional risk factors outlined in more detail in Exhibit 99.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 10, 2021, and accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov., under the caption “Risk Factors,” and in the Company’s other SEC filings.

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SCHEDULE 1

STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(US$ in 000s, Except per Share Amounts)

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Revenue $ 466,634 $ 228,097 $ 857,436 $ 574,970
Operating Expenses
Cost of services 324,782 149,011 558,856 373,064
Office and general expenses 121,770 42,666 226,720 127,181
Depreciation and amortization 24,790 9,974 46,122 29,848
Impairment and other losses 14,926 14,926
486,268 201,651 846,624 530,093
Operating income (loss) (19,634) 26,446 10,812 44,877
Other Income (expenses):
Interest expense, net (11,912) (1,778) (15,197) (4,655)
Foreign exchange, net (893) (856) (1,955) 794
Other, net 45,621 263 46,806 948
32,816 (2,371) 29,654 (2,913)
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates 13,182 24,075 40,466 41,964
Income tax expense 5,183 2,618 9,205 3,211
Income before equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates 7,999 21,457 31,261 38,753
Equity in losses (income) of non-consolidated affiliates (76) (35) (75) 7
Net income 7,923 21,422 31,186 38,760
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest (9,994) (3,614) (10,987) (4,636)
Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. (2,071) 17,808 20,199 34,124
Net income allocated to convertible preference shares (6,113)
Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $ (2,071) $ 17,808 $ 14,086 $ 34,124
Income (loss) Per Common Share:
Basic
Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $ (0.03) N/A $ 0.27 N/A
Diluted
Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $ 0.02 N/A $ 0.11 N/A
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic 76,105,807 N/A 76,105,807 N/A
Diluted 231,042,044 N/A 197,217,241 N/A

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SCHEDULE 2

STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMPONENTS OF NET REVENUE CHANGE

(US$ in 000s, except percentages)

Components of Change Change
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Foreign Currency Net Acquisitions (Divestitures) Organic Total Change Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Organic Total
Integrated Agencies Network $ 250,459 $ 2,759 $ 5,652 $ 66,452 $ 74,863 $ 325,322 26.5 % 29.9 %
Media Network 84,856 (1,438) 27,679 26,241 111,097 32.6 % 30.9 %
Communications Network 57,408 293 (3,509) (3,216) 54,192 (6.1) % (5.6) %
All Other 5,118 1,343 805 173 2,321 7,439 3.4 % 45.3 %
$ 397,841 $ 2,957 $ 6,457 $ 90,795 $ 100,209 $ 498,050 22.8 % 25.2 %
Components of Change Change
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Foreign Currency Net Acquisitions (Divestitures) Organic Total Change Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Organic Total
Integrated Agencies Network $ 755,530 $ 10,837 $ 20,604 $ 145,141 $ 176,582 $ 932,112 19.2 % 23.4 %
Media Network 264,997 (1,911) 34,869 32,958 297,955 13.2 % 12.4 %
Communications Network 149,265 1,122 3,664 4,786 154,051 2.5 % 3.2 %
All Other 15,597 4,920 805 1,666 7,391 22,988 10.7 % 47.4 %
$ 1,185,389 $ 14,968 $ 21,409 $ 185,340 $ 221,717 $ 1,407,106 15.6 % 18.7 %

Note: Actuals may not foot due to rounding.

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SCHEDULE 3

STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS

(US$ in 000s, except percentages)

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021

Integrated Agencies Network Media Network Communications Network All Other Corporate Total
Net Revenue $ 325,322 $ 111,097 $ 54,192 $ 7,439 $ $ 498,050
Billable Costs 43,119 5,336 21,847 (6) 70,296
Revenue 368,441 116,433 76,039 7,433 568,346
Billable Costs $ 43,119 $ 5,336 $ 21,847 $ (6) $ $ 70,296
Staff costs 211,186 74,187 34,978 5,212 8,845 334,408
Administrative costs 30,739 14,354 6,479 2,104 (567) 53,109
Other direct costs 3,948 5,524 789 (222) 163 10,202
Adjusted EBITDA (1) 79,449 17,032 11,946 345 (8,441) 100,331
Stock-based compensation 32,565 2,629 15,445 16 3,184 53,839
Depreciation and amortization 15,799 6,738 2,174 492 1,555 26,758
Deferred acquisition consideration 3,422 136 3,558
Impairment and other losses 81 14,846 14,927
Other items, net (1) 1,085 571 (349) 21,578 22,885
Operating income $ 26,497 $ (7,752) $ (5,460) $ (163) $ (34,758) $ (21,636)

(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA, Other items, net and Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA.

Note: Actuals may not foot due to rounding.

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STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS

(US$ in 000s, except percentages)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

Integrated Agencies Network Media Network Communications Network All Other Corporate Total
Net Revenue $ 932,112 $ 297,955 $ 154,051 $ 22,988 $ $ 1,407,106
Billable Costs 120,967 24,715 59,611 205,293
Revenue 1,053,079 322,670 213,662 22,988 1,612,399
Billable Costs $ 120,967 $ 24,715 $ 59,611 $ $ $ 205,293
Staff costs 613,052 204,873 100,962 15,644 25,889 960,420
Administrative costs 93,738 41,972 16,575 8,649 82 161,016
Other direct costs 2,819 7,520 (2) 14 6 10,357
Adjusted EBITDA (1) 222,503 43,590 36,516 (1,319) (25,977) 275,313
Stock-based compensation 35,740 2,712 15,687 16 4,368 58,523
Depreciation and amortization 33,648 18,096 5,586 2,013 4,927 64,270
Deferred acquisition consideration 26,839 102 (52) 26,889
Impairment and other losses 956 14,846 15,802
Other items, net (1) 4,700 3,081 (93) 32,050 39,738
Operating income $ 120,620 $ 4,753 $ 15,388 $ (3,348) $ (67,322) $ 70,091

(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA, Other items, net and Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA.

Note: Actuals may not foot due to rounding.

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SCHEDULE 5

STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS

(US$ in 000s, except percentages)

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

Integrated Agencies Network Media Network Communications Network All Other Corporate Total
Net Revenue $ 250,459 $ 84,856 $ 57,408 $ 5,118 $ $ 397,841
Billable Costs 32,321 10,778 70,581 113,680
Revenue 282,780 95,634 127,989 5,118 511,521
Billable Costs $ 32,321 $ 10,778 $ 70,581 $ $ $ 113,680
Staff costs 153,409 54,489 29,549 5,348 6,540 249,335
Administrative costs 32,324 15,342 4,331 3,077 2,712 57,786
Other direct costs 456 3,789 200 (3,025) 1,420
Adjusted EBITDA (1) 64,270 11,236 23,328 (282) (9,252) 89,300
Stock-based compensation 2,389 17 1,421 3,827
Depreciation and amortization 10,367 5,681 1,737 815 708 19,308
Deferred acquisition consideration 3,661 (710) 2,951
Impairment and other losses 158 158
Other items, net (1) (579) 27 (35) 6,207 5,620
Operating income $ 48,274 $ 5,528 $ 22,319 $ (1,097) $ (17,588) $ 57,436

(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA, Other items, net and Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA.

Note: Actuals may not foot due to rounding.

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SCHEDULE 6

STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS

(US$ in 000s, except percentages)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

Integrated Agencies Network Media Network Communications Network All Other Corporate Total
Net Revenue $ 755,530 $ 264,997 $ 149,265 $ 15,597 $ $ 1,185,389
Billable Costs 105,560 28,329 126,535 260,424
Revenue 861,090 293,326 275,800 15,597 1,445,813
Billable Costs $ 105,560 $ 28,329 $ 126,535 $ $ $ 260,424
Staff costs 496,451 188,542 85,224 16,208 16,124 802,549
Administrative costs 96,264 44,522 13,646 8,708 6,055 169,195
Other direct costs 5,333 8,962 1,912 (8,423) 7,784
Adjusted EBITDA (1) 157,482 22,971 48,483 (896) (22,179) 205,861
Stock-based compensation 5,859 72 1,839 7,770
Depreciation and amortization 30,251 17,105 5,101 2,696 2,133 57,286
Deferred acquisition consideration 1,302 375 108 1,785
Impairment and other losses 17,994 35 1,129 19,158
Other items, net (1) 148 1,746 (11) 1 12,470 14,354
Operating income $ 101,928 $ 3,710 $ 43,213 $ (3,593) $ (39,750) $ 105,508

(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA, Other items, net and Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA.

Note: Actuals may not foot due to rounding.

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SCHEDULE 7

STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(US$ in 000s)

September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 115,489 $ 92,457
Accounts receivable, net 669,612 225,733
Expenditures billable to clients 37,101 11,063
Other current assets 78,884 36,433
Total Current Assets 901,086 365,686
Fixed assets, net 118,526 35,614
Right-of-use lease assets - operating leases 334,867 57,752
Goodwill 1,619,272 351,725
Other intangible assets, net 945,081 186,035
Other assets 24,789 17,043
Total Assets $ 3,943,621 $ 1,013,855
LIABILITIES, RNCI, AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 277,385 $ 147,826
Accruals and other liabilities 371,289 90,557
Advance billings 286,790 66,418
Current portion of lease liabilities - operating leases 74,162 19,579
Current portion of deferred acquisition consideration 60,951 12,579
Total Current Liabilities 1,070,577 336,959
Long-term debt 1,265,747 198,024
Long-term portion of deferred acquisition consideration 14,754 5,268
Long-term lease liabilities - operating leases 328,048 52,606
Deferred tax liabilities, net 134,288 16,050
Other liabilities 59,190 5,801
Total Liabilities 2,872,604 614,708
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests 29,787 604
Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees
Shareholder's Equity:
Convertible preference shares, 123,849 and 0 authorized, issued and outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively 209,980
Member's capital 358,756
Common stock and other paid-in capital 169,616
Accumulated deficit (6,153)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 12,537
Stagwell Inc. Shareholders' Equity 385,980 358,756
Noncontrolling interests 655,250 39,787
Total Shareholders' Equity 1,041,230 398,543
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Shareholders' Equity $ 3,943,621 $ 1,013,855

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SCHEDULE 8

STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED SUMMARY CASH FLOW DATA

(US$ in 000s)

Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021 2020
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 29,384 $ 93,184
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 153,987 (16,421)
Net cash used in financing activities (164,442) (43,700)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 4,103 555
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 23,032 $ 33,618
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 92,457 63,860
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 115,489 $ 97,478
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash income taxes paid $ 42,346 $ (3,618)
Cash interest paid $ 16,232 $ 7,288

Note: Actuals may not foot due to rounding.

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Management Presentation Stagwell Inc. Third Quarter 2021 Results November 3, 2021


1 This presentation contains forward-looking statements. Statements in this presentation that are not historical facts, including without limitation the information under the heading "Financial Outlook" and statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, earnings (loss) guidance, recent business and economic trends, potential acquisitions, and estimates of amounts for redeemable noncontrolling interests and deferred acquisition consideration, constitute forward-looking statements. Words such as “estimates”, “expects”, “contemplates”, “will”, “anticipates”, “projects”, “plans”, “intends”, “believes”, “forecasts”, “may”, “should”, and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events, if any. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following: • risks associated with international, national and regional unfavorable economic conditions that could affect the Company or its clients, including as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”); • the effects of the outbreak of COVID-19, including the measures to reduce its spread, and the impact on the economy and demand for our services, which may precipitate or exacerbate other risks and uncertainties; • an inability to realize expected benefits of the redomiciliation of the Company from the federal jurisdiction of Canada to the State of Delaware (the “Redomiciliation”) and the subsequent combination of the Company’s business with the business of the subsidiaries of Stagwell Media LP (“Stagwell”) that own and operate a portfolio of marketing services companies (the “Business Combination” and, together with the Redomiciliation, the “Transactions”) or the occurrence of difficulties in connection with the Transactions; • adverse tax consequences in connection with the Transactions for the Company, its operations and its shareholders, that may differ from the expectations of the Company, including that future changes in tax law, potential increases to corporate tax rates in the United States and disagreements with the tax authorities on the Company’s determination of value and computations of its attributes may result in increased tax costs; • the occurrence of material Canadian federal income tax (including material “emigration tax”) as a result of the Transactions; • the impact of uncertainty associated with the Transactions on the Company’s businesses; • direct or indirect costs associated with the Transactions, which could be greater than expected; • risks associated with severe effects of international, national and regional economic conditions; • the Company’s ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients; • reduction in client spending and changes in client advertising, marketing and corporate communications requirements; FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS & OTHER INFORMATION


2 • financial failure of the Company’s clients; • the Company’s ability to retain and attract key employees; • the Company’s ability to achieve the full amount of its stated cost saving initiatives; • the Company’s implementation of strategic initiatives; • the Company’s ability to remain in compliance with its debt agreements and the Company’s ability to finance its contingent payment obligations when due and payable, including but not limited to those relating to redeemable noncontrolling interests and deferred acquisition consideration; • the successful completion and integration of acquisitions which complement and expand the Company’s business capabilities; and • foreign currency fluctuations. Investors should carefully consider these risk factors and the additional risk factors outlined in more detail in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company’s other SEC filings. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS & OTHER INFORMATION (Cont.)


3 SUMMARY REPORTED RESULTS • GAAP revenue of $466.6 million in the third quarter versus $228.1 million in the prior year period, an increase of 104.6%; and $857.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 versus $575.0 million in the prior year period, an increase of 49.1%. • Net revenue of $409.1 million million in the third quarter versus $152.9 million in the prior year period, an increase of 167.6%; and $749.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 versus $434.1 million in the prior year period, an increase of 72.6%. • Organic net revenue increase 53.8% in the third quarter of 2021 and 31.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. • Net loss attributable to Stagwell common shareholders of $2.1 million in the third quarter of 2021 versus net income of $17.8 million in the prior year period; and $14.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 versus a net loss of $34.1 million in the prior year period. • Adjusted EBITDA of $87.5 million in the third quarter versus $37.1 million in the prior year period, an increase of 135.8%; and $150.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 versus $79.0 million in the prior year period, an increase of 90.0% Note: See appendix for definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Measures


4 SUMMARY PRO FORMA RESULTS • Pro Forma GAAP revenue of $554.5 million in the third quarter versus $511.5 million in the prior year period, an increase of 8.4%; and $1,598.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 versus $1,445.9 million in the prior year period, an increase of 10.6% • Pro Forma net revenue of $498.1 million in the third quarter versus $397.8 million in the prior year period, an increase of 25.2%; and $1,407.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 versus $1,185.39 million in the prior year period, an increase of 18.7%. • Pro Forma organic net revenue increased 22.8% in the third quarter and 15.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. • Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $100.3 million versus $89.3 million in the prior year period, an increase of 12.4%. Pro forma adjusted EBITDA Margin was 20.1%, compared to 22.4% in the prior year period. • Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $275.3 million versus $205.9 million in the prior year period, an increase of 33.7%. Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 19.6%, compared to 17.4% in the prior year period. • Net New Business wins totaled $63.7 million in the third quarter. Note: See appendix for definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Measures


5 CONSOLIDATED REVENUE AND EARNINGS (US$ in millions, except percentages) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 % Change 2021 2020 % Change Revenue $ 466.6 $ 228.1 104.6 % $ 857.4 $ 575.0 49.1 % Operating Expenses Cost of services 324.8 149.0 NM % 558.9 373.1 49.8 % Office and general expenses 121.8 42.7 NM % 226.7 127.2 78.3 % Depreciation and amortization 24.8 10.0 NM % 46.1 29.8 NM % Impairment and other losses 14.9 — — % 14.9 — — % Operating income (loss) (19.6) 26.4 NM % 10.8 44.9 NM % Interest expense, net (11.9) (1.8) (15.2) (4.7) Foreign exchange, net (0.9) (0.9) (2.0) 0.8 Other, net 45.6 0.3 46.8 0.9 Income tax expense 5.2 2.6 9.2 3.2 Equity in losses (income) of non-consolidated affiliates (0.1) — (0.1) — Net income 7.9 21.4 31.2 38.8 Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest (10.0) (3.6) (11.0) (4.6) Net income allocated to convertible preference shares — — (6.1) — Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $ (2.1) $ 17.8 $ 14.1 $ 34.1 Note: See appendix for definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Note: Actuals may not foot due to rounding


6 PRO FORMA NET REVENUE SUMMARY (US$ in millions, except percentages) Components of Change Change Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Foreign Currency Net Acquisitions (Divestitures) Organic Total Change Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Organic Total Integrated Agencies Network $ 250.5 $ 2.8 $ 5.7 $ 66.5 $ 75.0 $ 325.3 26.5 29.9 Media Network 84.9 (1.4) — 27.7 26.3 111.1 32.6 % 31.0 % Communications Network 57.4 0.3 — (3.5) (3.2) 54.2 (6.1) % (5.6) % All Other 5.1 1.3 0.8 0.2 2.3 7.4 3.9 % 45.1 % $ 397.8 $ 3.0 $ 6.5 $ 90.8 $ 100.4 $ 498.1 22.8 % 25.2 % Components of Change Change Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Foreign Currency Net Acquisitions (Divestitures) Organic Total Change Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Organic Total Integrated Agencies Network $ 755.5 $ 10.8 $ 20.6 $ 145.1 $ 176.5 $ 932.1 19.2 % 23.4 % Media Network 265.0 -1.9 0.0 34.9 33.0 298.0 13.2 % 12.5 % Communications Network 149.3 1.1 0.0 3.7 4.8 154.1 2.5 % 3.2 % All Other 15.6 4.9 0.8 1.7 7.4 23.0 10.9 % 47.4 % $ 1,185.4 $ 15.0 $ 21.4 $ 185.3 $ 221.7 $ 1,407.1 15.6 % 18.7 % Note: Actuals may not foot due to rounding


7 NET REVENUE BY LINE OF BUSINESS Digital 37% Creative 34% Public Relations 13% Research 9% Media 4% Other 2% Experiential 1% Q3 2021 Mix


8 PRO FORMA ADJUSTED EBITDA (1)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See appendix for the definition. Note: Actuals may not foot due to rounding. (US$ in millions, except percentages) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 % Change 2021 2020 % Change Integrated Agencies Network $ 79.4 $ 64.3 23.6 % $ 222.5 $ 157.5 41.3 % Media Network 17.0 11.2 51.6 % 43.6 23.0 89.8 % Communications Network 11.9 23.3 (48.8) % 36.5 48.5 (24.7) % All Other 0.3 (0.3) (222.3) % (1.3) (0.9) 47.2 % Corporate (8.4) (9.3) (8.8) % (26.0) (22.2) 17.1 % Adjusted EBITDA (1) $ 100.3 $ 89.3 12.4 % $ 275.3 $ 205.9 33.7 % Adjusted EBITDA margin 20.1 % 22.4 % 19.6 % 17.4 %


9 SUMMARY OF CASH FLOW (US$ in millions) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 29.4 $ 93.2 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 154.0 (16.4) Net cash used in financing activities (164.4) (43.7) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 4.1 0.6 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 23.0 33.6 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 92.5 63.9 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 115.5 $ 97.5 Supplemental disclosures: Cash income taxes paid $ 42.3 $ (3.6) Cash interest paid $ 16.2 $ 7.3 Note: Actuals may not foot due to rounding.


10 2021 FINANCIAL OUTLOOK 2021 financial guidance is as follows: • Revenue for 2021, on a pro forma basis giving effect to the combination as if it was completed on January 1, 2021, is estimated to be $2.150 to $2.180 billion, including approximately $755 million for legacy MDC for the seven-month period ended July 31, 2021. • Adjusted EBITDA for 2021, on a pro forma basis giving effect to the combination as if it was completed on January 1, 2021, is estimated to be $370 to $380 million, including approximately $124 million for legacy MDC for the seven-month period ended July 31, 2021. • Guidance assumes no impact from foreign exchange or acquisitions or dispositions. The Company has excluded a quantitative reconciliation with respect to the Company’s 2021 guidance under the “unreasonable efforts” exception in Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for additional information.


11 AVAILABLE LIQUIDITY1 1 Subject to available borrowings under the Credit Facility. Note: Actuals may not foot due to rounding (US$ in millions) September 30, 2021 Commitment Under Facility $ 500.0 Drawn 181.6 Undrawn Letters of Credit 25.6 Undrawn Commitments Under Facility (1) $ 292.8 Total Cash & Cash Equivalents 115.5 Liquidity $ 408.3


12 DEFINITION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES In addition to its reported results, Stagwell Inc. has included in its earnings release and supplemental management presentation certain financial results that the Securities and Exchange Commission defines as "non-GAAP financial measures." Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors analyzing period to period comparisons of the Company's results. Such non-GAAP financial measures include the following: Organic Revenue: Organic Revenue: “Organic revenue growth” and “organic revenue decline” refer to the positive or negative results, respectively, of subtracting both the foreign exchange and acquisition (disposition) components from total revenue growth. The acquisition (disposition) component is calculated by aggregating prior period revenue for any acquired businesses, less the prior period revenue of any businesses that were disposed of during the current period. The organic revenue growth (decline) component reflects the constant currency impact of (a) the change in revenue of the partner firms which the Company has held throughout each of the comparable periods presented, and (b) “non- GAAP acquisitions (dispositions), net”. Non-GAAP acquisitions (dispositions), net consists of (i) for acquisitions during the current year, the revenue effect from such acquisitions as if the acquisition had been owned during the equivalent period in the prior year and (ii) for acquisitions during the previous year, the revenue effect from such acquisitions as if they had been owned during that entire year (or same period as the current reportable period), taking into account their respective pre-acquisition revenues for the applicable periods, and (iii) for dispositions, the revenue effect from such dispositions as if they had been disposed of during the equivalent period in the prior year. Net New Business: Estimate of annualized revenue for new wins less annualized revenue for losses incurred in the period. Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders plus or minus non-operating items to operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, and other items, net which includes items such as merger related costs, severance expense and other restructuring expenses. Included in this earnings release are tables reconciling reported Stagwell Inc. results to arrive at certain of these non-GAAP financial measures. Note: A reconciliation of non-GAAP to US GAAP reported results has been provided by the Company in the tables included herein.


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