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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 8, 2022

Ziff Davis, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
0-25965
47-1053457
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
114 5th Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, New York 10011
(Address of principal executive offices)

(212) 503-3500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par valueZDNasdaq Stock Market LLC
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. o




Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 8, 2022, Ziff Davis, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 and revising its financial guidance for fiscal year 2022.

A copy of the Press Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 9, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, the Company will host its third quarter 2022 earnings conference call and webcast. Via the webcast, the Company will present portions of its November 2022 Investor Presentation, which contains a summary of the Company’s financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022, and certain other financial and operating information regarding the Company. A copy of this presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K.

NOTE: The information in this Item 7.01 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number
Description
99.1
99.2
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations or beliefs as of November 8, 2022. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, a variety of economic, competitive, and regulatory factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and are described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company on March 15, 2022 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the other reports the Company files from time to time with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or publicly release any updates to such statements based on future information or actual results.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
   
    
Ziff Davis, Inc.
(Registrant)
 
      
Date:November 9, 2022By:/s/ Jeremy Rossen
    Jeremy Rossen
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary


Ziff Davis Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results & Revises Full Year 2022 Guidance

NEW YORK, NY -- Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) (“Ziff Davis”) today reported unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.

"Against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and pressures, as well as strong headwinds in the advertising market, we were able to once again deliver healthy bottom-line growth," said Vivek Shah, Chief Executive Officer of Ziff Davis. "This speaks to the resiliency and discipline of our hardworking and dedicated employees worldwide."

THIRD QUARTER 2022 RESULTS

On October 7, 2021, Ziff Davis completed the spin-off of its Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. (“Consensus”) business. Ziff Davis has classified Consensus as a discontinued operation in its financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 results. Historical results in this press release represent continuing operations, except for the Statement of Cash Flows, net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, which are on a combined continuing and discontinued operations basis.

Q3 2022 quarterly revenues decreased 3.7% to $341.9 million compared to $355.1 million for Q3 2021. On a pro-forma(1) basis, Q3 2022 quarterly revenues decreased 1.1% to $341.9 million as compared to $345.6 million for Q3 2021.

GAAP net income from continuing operations increased to $18.2 million compared to $6.8 million for Q3 2021 primarily due to a gain on the repurchase of 4.625% Senior Notes, less interest expense due to lower debt in connection with debt repurchases and an unrealized gain on our investment in Consensus less an impairment of a business recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2022. In addition, the Company recognized a loss on the sale of the B2B Backup business unit of $19.2 million, net of tax in the prior period that did not recur.

Adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations increased by 6.0% to $74.3 million as compared to $70.1 million for Q3 2021. On a pro-forma(1) basis, Adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations increased by 12.4% to $74.3 million as compared to $66.1 million for Q3 2021.

GAAP net income per diluted share from continuing operations(2) increased to $0.39 in Q3 2022 compared to $0.14 for Q3 2021.

Adjusted non-GAAP net income per diluted share from continuing operations(2)(3) for the quarter increased 6.0% to $1.58 as compared to $1.49 for Q3 2021. On a pro-forma(1) basis, Adjusted non-GAAP net income per diluted share from continuing operations(2)(3) for the quarter increased 12.9% to $1.58 compared to $1.40 for Q3 2021.

Adjusted EBITDA(4) for the quarter increased 0.3% to $120.1 million compared to $119.7 million for Q3 2021. On a pro-forma(1) basis, Adjusted EBITDA(4) for the quarter increased 4.2% to $120.1 million compared to $115.3 million for Q3 2021.

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $100.7 million in Q3 2022. Free cash flow from continuing operations(6) was $73.8 million in Q3 2022.

Ziff Davis ended the quarter with approximately $801.0 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments after deploying during the quarter approximately $19.3 million for current and prior year acquisitions and approximately $94.1 million to repay $105.1 million of outstanding principal of its senior notes.

Key unaudited financial results for Q3 2022 versus Q3 2021 are set forth in the following table (in millions, except per share amounts). Reconciliations of Adjusted non-GAAP net income per diluted share from continuing operations, Adjusted EBITDA and Free cash flow from continuing operations to their nearest comparable GAAP financial measures are presented in the attached schedules.
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The following table reflects Actual and Pro-Forma Results from Continuing Operations for the third quarter of 2022 and 2021 (in millions, except per share amounts). Pro-Forma Results from Continuing Operations below excludes the operating results from the Company’s B2B Backup business that was sold in the third quarter of 2021.
Actual Results
Pro-Forma Results(1)
Three months ended September 30,Three months ended September 30,
20222021% Change20222021% Change
Revenues
Digital Media$263.7$262.20.6%$263.7$262.20.6%
Cybersecurity and Martech$78.2$92.9(15.8)%$78.2$83.4(6.2)%
Total revenue(5)
$341.9$355.1(3.7)%$341.9$345.6(1.1)%
Income from operations$29.0$45.0(35.6)%
GAAP income per diluted share from continuing operations(2)
$0.39$0.14178.6%
Adjusted non-GAAP income per diluted share from continuing operations(2) (3)
$1.58$1.496.0%$1.58$1.4012.9%
GAAP net income from continuing operations$18.2$6.8167.6%
Adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations$74.3$70.16.0%$74.3$66.112.4%
Adjusted EBITDA(4)
$120.1$119.70.3%$120.1$115.34.2%
Adjusted EBITDA margin(4)
35.1%33.7%1.4%35.1%33.4%1.7%
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations(6)
$100.7
NA (7)
Free cash flow from continuing operations(6)
$73.8
NA (7)

The following table reflects Actual and Pro-Forma Results from Continuing Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 (in millions, except per share amounts). Pro-Forma Results from Continuing Operations below excludes the operating results from Voice assets in the United Kingdom and the Company’s B2B Backup business that were sold in 2021.
Actual Results
Pro-Forma Results(1)
Nine months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
20222021% Change20222021% Change
Revenues
Digital Media$756.7$742.71.9%$756.7$742.71.9%
Cybersecurity and Martech$237.6$265.4(10.5)%$237.6$231.92.5%
Total revenue(5)
$994.3$1,008.1(1.4)%$994.3$974.62.0%
Income from operations$105.5$81.928.8%
GAAP (loss) income per diluted share from continuing operations(2)
$(0.08)$0.47(117.0)%
Adjusted non-GAAP income per diluted share from continuing operations(2) (3)
$4.41$4.234.3%$4.41$4.0010.3%
GAAP net (loss) income from continuing operations$(3.7)$22.5(116.4)%
Adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations$206.6$192.67.3%$206.6$182.413.3%
Adjusted EBITDA(4)
$338.9$337.40.4%$338.9$323.34.8%
Adjusted EBITDA margin(4)
34.1%33.5%0.6%34.1%33.2%0.9%
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations(6)
$293.2
NA (7)
Free cash flow from continuing operations(6)
$212.5
NA (7)





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ZIFF DAVIS GUIDANCE

The Company is revising its guidance for Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS for the fiscal year 2022 as follows (in millions, except per share data):

Current GuidanceRevised FY 2022 Range of Estimates
LowHighLowHigh
Revenue$1,410 $1,435 $1,390 $1,400 
Adjusted EBITDA$507 $519 $507 $513 
Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS*$6.57 $6.77 $6.70 $6.80 
* Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS for 2022 excludes share-based compensation of between $24 million and $28 million, amortization of acquired intangibles and the impact of any currently unanticipated items, in each case net of tax. It is anticipated that the non-GAAP effective tax rate for 2022 (exclusive of the release of reserves for uncertain tax positions) will be between 22.25% and 23.75%.

The Company has not reconciled the non-GAAP Business Outlook for 2022 Adjusted EBITDA or Adjusted non-GAAP income per diluted share from continuing operations and the associated tax rate information included in this press release to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because this cannot be done without unreasonable effort due to the variability with respect to costs related to acquisitions and taxation, which are potential adjustments to future earnings. We expect the variability of these items to have a potentially unpredictable and significant impact on our future non-GAAP financial results.

Notes:
(1)
Pro-forma figures are provided taking into consideration the sale of certain Voice assets in the United Kingdom as well as the sale of the Company’s B2B Backup business as if they had occurred January 1, 2021.
(2)
The estimated GAAP effective tax rates were approximately 45.9% and (44.2)% for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and 83.9% and 142.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The estimated Adjusted non-GAAP effective tax rates were approximately 22.6% and 25.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and 22.8% and 23.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(3)
Adjusted non-GAAP net income per diluted share or Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS excludes certain non-GAAP items, as defined in the Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures. For the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, excluded non-GAAP items totaled $1.19 and $1.35 per diluted share, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, excluded non-GAAP items totaled $4.49 and $3.76 per diluted share, respectively.
(4)Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income from continuing operations before interest; gain on sale of businesses; loss on investments, net, unrealized gain (loss) on short-term investments held at the reporting date, other income (expense), net; income tax (expense) benefit; (loss) income from equity method investments, net; depreciation and amortization; and the items used to reconcile GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures, as defined in the Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by Revenue. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin amounts are not meant as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, but are solely for informational purposes.
(5)The revenues associated with each of the businesses may not foot precisely since each is presented independently.
(6)Free cash flow from continuing operations is defined as net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations, less purchases of property and equipment from continuing operations, plus contingent consideration from continuing operations. Free cash flow from continuing operations amounts are not meant as a substitute for GAAP, but are solely for informational purposes. There were no discontinued operations in 2022.
(7)
NA = Not available. The Company has not prepared net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations and free cash flow from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing and discontinued operations on a combined basis and Free cash flow from continuing and discontinued operations on a combined basis for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $140.2 million and $110.5 million, respectively. Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing and discontinued operations on a combined basis and Free cash flow from continuing and discontinued operations on a combined basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $430.3 million and $343.4 million, respectively. Free cash flow from continuing and discontinued operations is defined as net cash provided by operating activities from continuing and discontinued operations, less purchases of property and equipment from continuing and discontinued operations, plus contingent consideration from continuing and discontinued operations. 


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About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech. For more information, visit www.ziffdavis.com.

Contact:
Rebecca Wright
Ziff Davis, Inc.
800-577-1790
[email protected]


“Safe Harbor” Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements in this Press Release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those contained in Vivek Shah’s quote and the “Business Outlook” portion regarding the Company’s expected fiscal 2022 financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These factors and uncertainties include, among other items: the Company’s ability to grow advertising revenues, profitability and cash flows; the Company’s ability to make interest and debt payments; the Company’s ability to identify, close and successfully transition acquisitions; subscriber growth and retention; variability of the Company’s revenue based on changing conditions in particular industries and the economy generally; protection of the Company’s proprietary technology or infringement by the Company of intellectual property of others; the risk of losing critical third-party vendors or key personnel; the risks associated with fraudulent activity, system failure or a security breach; risks related to our ability to adhere to our internal controls and procedures; the risk of adverse changes in the U.S. or international regulatory environments, including but not limited to the imposition or increase of taxes or regulatory-related fees; the risk of liability for legal and other claims; and the numerous other factors set forth in Ziff Davis’ (formerly J2 Global, Inc.) filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting Ziff Davis, refer to the 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Ziff Davis on March 15, 2022, and the other reports filed by Ziff Davis from time-to-time with the SEC, each of which is available at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements provided in this press release, including those contained in Vivek Shah’s quote and in the “Business Outlook” portion regarding the Company’s expected fiscal 2022 financial performance are based on limited information available to the Company at this time, which is subject to change. Although management’s expectations may change after the date of this Press Release, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update these statements.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we use the following non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations and Adjusted Pro-Forma net income from continuing operations, Adjusted non-GAAP net income per diluted share from continuing operations and Adjusted Pro-Forma net income per diluted share from continuing operations, Adjusted and Pro-Forma EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Pro-Forma EBITDA margin, Free cash flow from continuing operations and Free cash flow from continuing and discontinued operations. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

We use these Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. We believe that these Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain expenses and expenditures that may not be indicative of our recurring core business operating results. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparisons to our historical performance and liquidity. We believe these Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors both because (1) they allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision-making and (2) they are used by our institutional investors and the analyst community to help them analyze the health of our business.

For more information on these Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures, please see the appropriate GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP reconciliation tables that are presented in the attached schedules.
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
ASSETS  
Cash and cash equivalents$621,917 $694,842 
Short-term investments54,897 229,200 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances232,297 316,342 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets66,193 60,290 
Total current assets975,304 1,300,674 
Long-term investments 124,228 122,593 
Property and equipment, net171,181 161,209 
Operating lease right-of-use assets44,257 55,617 
Trade names, net142,044 147,761 
Customer relationships, net227,126 275,451 
Goodwill1,579,957 1,531,455 
Other purchased intangibles, net129,282 149,513 
Deferred income taxes, noncurrent7,636 5,917 
Other assets32,053 20,090 
TOTAL ASSETS$3,433,068 $3,770,280 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$212,926 $229,772 
Deferred revenue, current180,136 185,571 
Operating lease liabilities, current23,171 27,156 
Current portion of long-term debt— 54,609 
Other current liabilities222 130 
Total current liabilities416,455 497,238 
Long-term debt998,499 1,036,018 
Deferred revenue, noncurrent8,742 14,839 
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent38,334 53,708 
Income taxes payable, noncurrent11,675 11,675 
Liability for uncertain tax positions45,439 42,546 
Deferred income taxes83,038 108,982 
Other long-term liabilities37,241 37,542 
TOTAL LIABILITIES1,639,423 1,802,548 
Commitments and contingencies
Preferred stock — — 
Common stock472 474 
Additional paid-in capital 432,272 509,122 
Retained earnings1,469,519 1,515,358 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(108,618)(57,222)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY1,793,645 1,967,732 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY$3,433,068 $3,770,280 

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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
2022202120222021
Total revenues$341,873 $355,144 $994,297 $1,008,094 
Cost of revenues (1)
52,603 49,698 144,707 142,335 
Gross profit289,270 305,446 849,590 865,759 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing (1)
119,474 126,577 361,013 354,949 
Research, development and engineering (1)
17,735 19,619 55,883 56,999 
General and administrative (1)
95,658 114,240 299,842 339,236 
Goodwill impairment on business27,369 — 27,369 32,629 
Total operating expenses260,236 260,436 744,107 783,813 
Income from operations29,034 45,010 105,483 81,946 
Interest expense, net(8,560)(14,490)(28,419)(56,980)
Gain on debt extinguishment, net10,112 — 11,505 — 
Loss on sale of businesses, net— (24,600)— (21,798)
Gain (loss) on investments, net471 — (47,772)(16,677)
Unrealized gain (loss) on short-term investments held at the reporting date, net4,201 — (14,165)— 
Other income (loss), net4,218 107 12,962 (466)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and (loss) income from equity method investment, net39,476 6,027 39,594 (13,975)
Income tax (expense) benefit(18,100)2,665 (33,231)19,883 
(Loss) income from equity method investment, net(3,191)(1,923)(10,077)16,596 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations18,185 6,769 (3,714)22,504 
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes— 35,800 — 113,705 
Net income (loss)$18,185 $42,569 $(3,714)$136,209 
Net income (loss) per common share from continuing operations:
Basic$0.39 $0.14 $(0.08)$0.50 
Diluted$0.39 $0.14 $(0.08)$0.47 
Net income per common share from discontinued operations:
Basic$— $0.77 $— $2.51 
Diluted$— $0.74 $— $2.39 
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic$0.39 $0.91 $(0.08)$3.01 
Diluted$0.39 $0.88 $(0.08)$2.86 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic46,871,897 46,738,073 46,967,671 45,258,819 
Diluted46,871,897 48,582,585 46,967,671 47,565,062 
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(1) Includes share-based compensation expense as follows:
Cost of revenues$63 $70 $289 $220 
Sales and marketing772 335 2,447 879 
Research, development and engineering567 514 2,048 1,390 
General and administrative4,984 5,484 16,022 15,513 
Total$6,386 $6,403 $20,806 $18,002 
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
                                                              Nine months ended September 30,
20222021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income $(3,714)$136,209 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization174,880 196,443 
Amortization of financing costs and discounts2,051 21,295 
Non-cash operating lease costs9,043 8,366 
Share-based compensation20,806 19,119 
Provision for credit losses on accounts receivable(1,142)7,934 
Deferred income taxes, net(13,552)2,537 
Gain on extinguishment of debt, net(11,505)— 
Gain on sale of businesses— 21,798 
Goodwill impairment on business27,369 32,629 
Changes in fair value of contingent consideration(2,305)(567)
Loss (income) from equity method investments10,077 (16,596)
Unrealized gain (loss) on short-term investments held at the reporting date14,165 — 
Loss on investments, net47,772 16,677 
Other2699,591 
Decrease (increase) in:
Accounts receivable 85,121 49,888 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets3,177 (10,610)
Operating lease right-of-use assets3,851 2,833 
Other assets(12,518)(2,378)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(24,974)(1,409)
Income taxes payable13,529 (37,863)
Deferred revenue(25,400)4,774 
Operating lease liabilities(23,027)(22,179)
Liability for uncertain tax positions2,893 (2,903)
Other long-term liabilities(3,647)(5,336)
Net cash provided by operating activities293,219 430,252 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale investments— 663 
Investment in available-for-sale securities(15,000)— 
Distribution from equity method investment— 15,327 
Purchases of equity method investment— (22,249)
Purchases of equity investments— (999)
Purchases of property and equipment(80,767)(87,495)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash received(104,094)(112,444)
Purchases of intangible assets— (1,255)
Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of cash divested— 48,876 
Net cash used in investing activities(199,861)(159,576)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of debt(166,904)(402,414)
Proceeds from term loan112,286 — 
Debt extinguishment costs(756)— 
Proceeds from bridge loan— 485,000 
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Repurchase of common stock(76,545)(29,855)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan5,235 4,232 
Exercise of stock options148 2,880 
Deferred payments for acquisitions(14,734)(13,387)
Other(559)(6,619)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(141,829)39,837 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(24,454)(6,698)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(72,925)303,815 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period694,842 242,652 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period associated with discontinued operations— 66,210 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period associated with continuing operations694,842 176,442 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period621,917 546,467 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period associated with discontinued operations— 31,210 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period associated with continuing operations$621,917 $515,257 

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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

Adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations is GAAP Net income from continuing operations with the following modifications: (1) elimination of share-based compensation; (2) elimination of certain acquisition, integration and other costs; (3) elimination of certain interest costs; (4) elimination of (gains) losses resulted from the extinguishment of debt; (5) elimination of amortization of patents and intangible assets that we acquired; (6) elimination of change in value of investments; (7) elimination of gain/loss on sale of assets; (8) elimination of lease asset impairments and other charges; (9) elimination of disposal related costs; (10) elimination of goodwill impairment on business; and (11) elimination of dilutive effect of the convertible debt.

Three months ended September 30,
2022Per diluted share*2021Per diluted share*
Net income from continuing operations$18,185 $0.39 $6,769 $0.14 
Plus:
Share-based compensation (1)
5,489 0.12 4,104 0.09 
Acquisition, integration and other costs (2)
2,050 0.04 2,256 0.05 
Interest costs (3)
80 — 2,854 0.06 
Gain on debt extinguishment (4)
(7,700)(0.16)— — 
Amortization (5)
26,012 0.55 32,062 0.68 
Investments (6)
10,571 0.22 1,946 0.04 
Sale of assets (7)
— — 19,249 0.41 
Lease asset impairments and other charges (8)
(985)(0.02)631 0.01 
Disposal related costs (9)
(69)— 202 — 
Goodwill impairment on business (10)
20,636 0.44 — — 
Convertible debt dilution (11)
— — — 0.01 
Adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations$74,269 $1.58 $70,073 $1.49 
* The reconciliation of Net income from continuing operations per diluted share from GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations per diluted share may not foot since each is calculated independently.

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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

Adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations is GAAP Net (loss) income from continuing operations with the following modifications: (1) elimination of share-based compensation; (2) elimination of certain acquisition, integration and other costs; (3) elimination of certain interest costs; (4) elimination of (gains) losses resulted from the extinguishment of debt; (5) elimination of amortization of patents and intangible assets that we acquired; (6) elimination of change in value of investments; (7) elimination of gain/loss on sale of assets; (8) elimination of lease asset impairments and other charges; (9) elimination of disposal related costs; (10) elimination of goodwill impairment on business; and (11) elimination of dilutive effect of the convertible debt.

Nine months ended September 30,
2022Per diluted share*2021Per diluted share*
Net (loss) income from continuing operations$(3,714)$(0.08)$22,504 $0.47 
Plus:
Share based compensation (1)
17,165 0.37 11,208 0.25 
Acquisition, integration and other costs (2)
5,877 0.13 4,748 0.10 
Interest costs (3)
254 0.01 12,460 0.27 
Gain on debt extinguishment (4)
(9,094)(0.19)— — 
Amortization (5)
90,474 1.93 98,676 2.17 
Investments (6)
82,889 1.76 (5,008)(0.11)
Sale of assets (7)
— — 16,404 0.36 
Lease asset impairments and other charges (8)
1,081 0.02 6,713 0.15 
Disposal related costs (9)
1,054 0.02 272 0.01 
Goodwill impairment on business (10)
20,636 0.44 24,635 0.54 
Convertible debt dilution (11)
— — — 0.02 
Adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations$206,622 $4.41 $192,612 $4.23 
* The reconciliation of Net (loss) income from continuing operations per diluted share from GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations per diluted share may not foot since each is calculated independently.


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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

Three months ended September 30,
20222021
Cost of revenues$52,603 $49,698 
Plus:
Share-based compensation(1)
(63)(70)
Acquisition, integration and other costs (2)
(65)(210)
Amortization(5)
(242)(356)
Adjusted non-GAAP cost of revenues$52,233 $49,062 
Sales and marketing$119,474 $126,577 
Plus:
Share-based compensation(1)
(772)(335)
Acquisition, integration and other costs (2)
(1,083)(832)
Lease asset impairments and other charges(8)
961 — 
Adjusted non-GAAP sales and marketing$118,580 $125,410 
Research, development and engineering$17,735 $19,619 
Plus:
Share-based compensation(1)
(567)(514)
Acquisition, integration and other costs (2)
(258)(569)
Adjusted non-GAAP research, development and engineering$16,910 $18,536 
General and administrative$95,658 $114,240 
Plus:
Share-based compensation(1)
(4,984)(5,484)
Acquisition, integration and other costs (2)
(1,302)(1,780)
Amortization(5)
(36,416)(46,882)
Lease asset impairments and other charges(8)
383 (1,686)
Disposal related costs(9)
(24)(342)
Adjusted non-GAAP general and administrative$53,315 $58,066 
Goodwill impairment on business$27,369 $ 
Plus:
Goodwill impairment on business(10)
(27,369)— 
Adjusted non-GAAP goodwill impairment on business$ $ 
Interest expense, net$(8,560)$(14,490)
Plus:
Interest costs(3)
106 4,008 
Adjusted non-GAAP interest expense, net$(8,454)$(10,482)
Gain on debt extinguishment, net$10,112 $ 
Plus:
Gain on debt extinguishment(4)
(10,211)— 
Adjusted non-GAAP gain on debt extinguishment, net$(99)$ 
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

Three months ended September 30,
20222021
Gain on sale of businesses$ $(24,600)
Plus:
Sale of assets(7)
— 24,600 
Adjusted non-GAAP gain on sale of businesses$ $ 
Loss on investment, net$471 $ 
Plus:
Investments(6)
(471)— 
Adjusted non-GAAP loss on investment, net$ $ 
Unrealized loss on short-term investments held at period end$4,201 $ 
Plus:
Investments(6)
(4,201)— 
Adjusted non-GAAP unrealized loss on short-term investments held at period end, net$ $ 
Other income, net$4,218 $107 
Plus:
Investments(6)
(450)— 
Disposal related costs(9)
(111)— 
Adjusted non-GAAP other income, net$3,657 $107 
Income tax (expense) benefit$(18,100)$2,665 
Plus the tax effect of:
Share-based compensation(1)
(897)(2,299)
Acquisition, integration and other costs (2)
(657)(1,135)
Interest costs(3)
(26)(1,154)
Gain on debt extinguishment, net2,512 — 
Amortization(5)
(10,648)(15,176)
Investments(6)
12,503 23 
Sale of assets(7)
— (5,350)
Lease asset impairments and other charges(8)
359 (1,055)
Disposal related costs(9)
19 (141)
Goodwill impairment on business(10)
(6,733)— 
Adjusted non-GAAP income tax (expense) benefit$(21,668)$(23,622)
Loss from equity method investment, net$(3,191)$(1,923)
Plus:
Investments(6)
3,191 1,923 
Adjusted non-GAAP income from equity method investment, net$ $ 




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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

Three months ended September 30,
20222021
Total adjustments$(56,086)$(115,878)
GAAP Net income per diluted share from continuing operations$0.39 $0.14 
Adjustments *
$1.19 $1.35 
Adjusted non-GAAP net income per diluted share from continuing operations$1.58 $1.49 
* The reconciliation of Net income from continuing operations per diluted share from GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations per diluted share may not foot since each is calculated independently.

The Company discloses Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS as a supplemental non-GAAP financial performance measure, as it believes it is a useful metric by which to compare the performance of its business from period to period. The Company also understands that an Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS measure is broadly used by analysts, rating agencies and investors in assessing the Company’s performance. Accordingly, we believe that the presentation of Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS provides useful information to investors.

Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS is not in accordance with, or an alternative to, net income per diluted share from continuing operations and may be different from non-GAAP measures with similar or even identical names used by other companies. In addition, Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. The Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS measure has limitations in that it does not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP.

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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

Nine months ended September 30,
20222021
Cost of revenues$144,707 $142,335 
Plus:
Share-based compensation(1)
(289)(220)
Acquisition, integration and other costs (2)
(119)(286)
Amortization(5)
(779)(1,297)
Adjusted non-GAAP cost of revenues$143,520 $140,532 
Sales and marketing$361,013 $354,949 
Plus:
Share-based compensation(1)
(2,447)(879)
Acquisition, integration and other costs (2)
(2,468)(1,646)
Adjusted non-GAAP sales and marketing$356,098 $352,424 
Research, development and engineering$55,883 $56,999 
Plus:
Share-based compensation(1)
(2,048)(1,390)
Acquisition, integration and other costs (2)
(671)(1,099)
Adjusted non-GAAP research, development and engineering$53,164 $54,510 
General and administrative$299,842 $339,236 
Plus:
Share-based compensation(1)
(16,022)(15,513)
Acquisition, integration and other costs (2)
(4,415)(4,084)
Amortization(5)
(119,281)(140,802)
Lease asset impairments and other charges(8)
(1,400)(9,727)
Disposal related costs(9)
(1,328)(471)
Adjusted non-GAAP general and administrative$157,396 $168,639 
Goodwill impairment on business$27,369 $32,629 
Plus:
Goodwill impairment on business(10)
(27,369)(32,629)
Adjusted non-GAAP goodwill impairment on business$ $ 
Interest expense, net$(28,419)$(56,980)
Plus:
Interest costs (3)
337 16,503 
Adjusted non-GAAP interest expense, net$(28,082)$(40,477)
Gain on debt extinguishment, net$11,505 $ 
Plus:
Gain on debt extinguishment(4)
(12,060)— 
Adjusted non-GAAP (loss) gain on debt extinguishment, net$(555)$ 


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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
Nine months ended September 30,
20222021
Gain on sale of businesses$ $(21,798)
Plus:
Sale of assets(7)
— 21,798 
Adjusted non-GAAP gain on sale of businesses$ $ 
Loss on investments, net$(47,772)$(16,677)
Plus:
Investments(6)
47,772 16,677 
Adjusted non-GAAP loss on investments, net$ $ 
Unrealized loss on short-term investments held at period end$(14,165)$ 
Plus:
Investments(6)
14,165 — 
Adjusted non-GAAP unrealized loss on short-term investments held at period end, net$ $ 
Other income (expense), net$12,962 $(466)
Plus:
Investments(5)
(624)— 
Disposal related costs(9)
(111)— 
Adjusted non-GAAP other income (expense), net$12,227 $(466)
Income tax (expense) benefit$(33,231)$19,883 
Plus the tax effect of:
Share-based compensation(1)
(3,641)(6,794)
Acquisition, integration and other costs (2)
(1,796)(2,367)
Interest costs(3)
(83)(4,043)
Gain on debt extinguishment, net (4)
2,967 — 
Amortization(5)
(29,589)(43,422)
Investments(6)
11,501 (5,089)
Sale of assets(7)
— (5,394)
Lease asset impairments and other charges(8)
(319)(3,014)
Disposal related costs(9)
(162)(199)
Goodwill impairment on business(10)
(6,733)(7,994)
Adjusted non-GAAP income tax (expense) benefit $(61,086)$(58,433)
(Loss) income from equity method investment, net$(10,077)$16,596 
Plus:
Investments(6)
10,077 (16,596)
Adjusted non-GAAP income from equity method investment, net$ $ 





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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

Nine months ended September 30,
20222021
Total adjustments$(210,337)$(326,741)
GAAP net loss per diluted share from continuing operations$(0.08)$0.47 
Adjustments *$4.49 $3.76 
Adjusted non-GAAP net income per diluted share from continuing operations$4.41 $4.23 
* The reconciliation of Net loss from continuing operations per diluted share from GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations per diluted share may not foot since each is calculated independently.

The Company discloses Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS as a supplemental non-GAAP financial performance measure, as it believes it is a useful metric by which to compare the performance of its business from period to period. The Company also understands that an Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS measure is broadly used by analysts, rating agencies and investors in assessing the Company’s performance. Accordingly, we believe that the presentation of Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS provides useful information to investors.

Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS is not in accordance with, or an alternative to, net income per diluted share from continuing operations and may be different from non-GAAP measures with similar or even identical names used by other companies. In addition, Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. The Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS measure has limitations in that it does not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, we use the following non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations, and Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations (collectively the “non-GAAP financial measures”). The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We use these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. We believe that they provide useful information about core operating results, enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making.
Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures exclude the charges listed below. Excluding these charges from the non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peers, many of which similarly exclude the similar items. We believe that non-GAAP financial measures excluding these items provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance. We further believe these measures are useful to investors in that they allow for greater transparency of certain line items in the Company’s financial statements.

(1) Share-Based Compensation. We exclude stock-based compensation because it is non-cash in nature.

(2) Acquisition, Integration and Other costs. We exclude certain acquisition and related integration costs, including adjustments to contingent consideration, lease terminations, retention bonuses, other acquisition-specific items, and other costs, including severance.

(3) Interest Costs. In June 2014, we issued $402.5 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% convertible senior notes and in November 2019, we issued $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of 1.75% convertible senior notes. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we separately accounted for the value of the liability and equity features of the outstanding convertible senior notes in a manner that reflects the Company’s non-convertible debt borrowing rate. The value of the conversion feature, reflected as a debt discount, was amortized to interest expense over time. Accordingly, we recognized imputed interest expense on its 3.25% and 1.75% convertible senior notes of approximately 5.8% and 5.5%, respectively, in the Company’s statement of operations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. We excluded the difference between the imputed interest expense and the coupon interest expense of 3.25% and 1.75%, respectively, because this difference was non-cash in nature and because we believe that the non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information regarding core operational performance. During 2022, we adopted ASU 2020-06, Debt-Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity, whereby a portion of the convertible senior notes is no longer recorded in equity with a debt discount and amortization in interest expense. Therefore, no similar adjustment was made for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. We have excluded the difference between the imputed and coupon interest expense associated with the 4.625% Senior Notes in each period presented.

(4) (Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt. We exclude gains and losses associated with extinguishment of debt. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded a gain on extinguishment associated with the repurchase of its 4.625% Senior Notes, which is included within this non-GAAP adjustment.

(5) Amortization. We exclude amortization of patents and acquired intangible assets because it is non-cash in nature.

(6) Change in Value on Investments. We exclude the change in value of its investments, which includes income (loss) from equity method investments, the unrealized gain (loss) on our investment in Consensus and other income (loss) on investments (including Consensus).

(7) Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets. We exclude the gain (loss) on sale of certain assets.

(8) Lease Asset Impairments and Other Charges. We exclude lease asset impairments and other charges as they are non-cash in nature.

(9) Disposal Related Costs. We exclude expenses associated with the disposal of certain businesses.

(10) Goodwill Impairment on Business. We exclude the goodwill impairment on business because it is non-cash in nature.

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(11) Convertible Debt Dilution. We exclude convertible debt dilution from diluted earnings per share.

We present Adjusted non-GAAP cost of revenues, Adjusted non-GAAP sales and marketing, Adjusted non-GAAP research, development and engineering, Adjusted non-GAAP general and administrative, Adjusted non-GAAP goodwill impairment on business, Adjusted non-GAAP interest expense, net, Adjusted non-GAAP gain on sale of businesses, Adjusted non-GAAP interest expense, net, Adjusted non-GAAP (gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, net, Adjusted non-GAAP loss on investments, net, Adjusted non-GAAP unrealized loss on short-term investments held at period end, net, Adjusted non-GAAP Other income (expense), Adjusted non-GAAP income tax expense (benefit), Adjusted non-GAAP income (loss) from equity method investment, net and Adjusted non-GAAP net income because we believe that these provide useful information about our operating results and enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects.

Pro-Forma Financial Results

Key pro-forma financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, are set forth in the following table (in millions, except per share amounts). The financial results below reflect the Company’s results, on a pro-forma basis, taking into consideration the sale of certain Voice assets in the United Kingdom as well as the sale of the Company’s B2B Backup business as if they had occurred January 1, 2021.

 Three months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
2022202120222021
Total Revenues$341.9$355.1$994.3$1,008.1
Pro-Forma Revenue Adjustments$—$(9.5)$—$(33.5)
Pro-Forma Total Revenue (1)
$341.9$345.6$994.3$974.6
Adjusted Non-GAAP Net Income per Diluted Share from Continuing Operations (1)
$1.58$1.49$4.41$4.23
Pro-Forma Net Income per Diluted Share from Continuing Operations Adjustments$—$(0.09)$—$(0.23)
Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income per Diluted Share from Continuing Operations (1)
$1.58$1.40$4.41$4.00
Adjusted Non-GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations$74.3$70.1$206.6$192.6
Pro-Forma Net Income from Continuing Operations Adjustments$—$(4.0)$—$(10.2)
Adjusted Pro-Forma Net Income from Continuing Operations$74.3$66.1$206.6$182.4
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$120.1$119.7$338.9$337.4
Pro-Forma EBITDA Adjustments$—$(4.4)$—$(14.1)
Adjusted Pro-Forma EBITDA (1)
$120.1$115.3$338.9$323.3
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1)
35.1%33.7%34.1%33.5%
Pro-Forma EBITDA Margin Adjustments0.0%(0.3)%0.0%(0.3)%
Adjusted Pro-Forma EBITDA Margin (1)
35.1%33.4%34.1%33.2%
(1)Refer to the notes earlier in this Press Release.

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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net income (loss) from continuing operations, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
Three months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
2022202120222021
Net income (loss) from continuing operations$18,185 $6,769 $(3,714)$22,504 
Plus:
Interest expense, net8,560 14,490 28,419 56,980 
Gain on debt extinguishment, net(10,112)— (11,505)— 
Loss on sale of businesses— 24,600 — 21,798 
Unrealized (gain) loss on short-term investments held at the reporting date(4,201)— 14,165 — 
(Gain) loss on investments, net(471)— 47,772 16,677 
Other (income) loss, net(4,218)(107)(12,962)466 
Income tax expense (benefit)18,100 (2,665)33,231 (19,883)
Loss (income) from equity method investment, net3,191 1,923 10,077 (16,596)
Depreciation and amortization55,937 62,877 174,880 187,502 
Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures:
Share-based compensation6,386 6,403 20,806 18,002 
Acquisition, integration and other costs2,708 3,391 7,673 7,115 
Lease asset impairments and other charges(1,344)1,686 1,400 9,727 
Disposal related costs24 343 1,328 471 
Goodwill impairment on business27,369 — 27,369 32,629 
Adjusted EBITDA$120,114 $119,710 $338,939 $337,392 

Adjusted EBITDA as calculated above represents net income from continuing operations before interest, gain on sale of businesses, unrealized (gain) loss on short-term investments held at the reporting date, other (income) loss, net, income tax expense (benefit), loss (income) from equity method investments, net, depreciation and amortization and the items used to reconcile GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures, including (1) share-based compensation, (2) certain acquisition, integration and other costs, (3) lease asset impairments and other charges, (4) disposal related costs and (5) goodwill impairment on business. We disclose Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental non-GAAP financial performance measure as we believe it is a useful metric by which to compare the performance of our business from period to period. We understand that measures similar to Adjusted EBITDA are broadly used by analysts, rating agencies and investors in assessing our performance. Accordingly, we believe that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors.

Adjusted EBITDA is not in accordance with, or an alternative to, net income from continuing operations, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. This Adjusted non-GAAP measure has limitations in that it does not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP.

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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)


2022Q1Q2Q3Q4YTD
Net cash provided by operating activities $116,511 $75,973 $100,735 $— $293,219 
Less: Purchases of property and equipment(30,502)(23,374)(26,891)— (80,767)
Add: Contingent consideration— — — — — 
Free cash flow$86,009 $52,599 $73,844 $— $212,452 

2021Q1
Q2(1)
Q3Q4YTD
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing and discontinued operations$178,724 $111,298 $140,230 $85,319 $515,571 
Less: Purchases of property and equipment(26,269)(31,497)(29,729)(26,245)(113,740)
Add: Contingent consideration— 685 — — 685 
Free cash flow from continuing and discontinued operations$152,455 $80,486 $110,501 $59,074 $402,516 
(1)Free cash flows from continuing and discontinued operations of $80.5 million for Q2 2021 is before the effect of payments associated with certain contingent consideration related to acquisitions.

The Company discloses Free Cash Flow and Free cash flows from continuing and discontinued operations as supplemental non-GAAP financial performance measures, as it believes these are a useful metrics by which to compare the performance of its business from period to period. The Company also understands that these non-GAAP measures are broadly used by analysts, rating agencies and investors in assessing the Company’s performance. Accordingly, we believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors.

Free cash flow and Free cash flows from continuing and discontinued operations are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, Net cash provided by operating activities and Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing and discontinued operations, respectively, and may be different from non-GAAP measures with similar or even identical names used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. These non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP.
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
    
Three months ended September 30, 2022
DigitalCybersecurity
Mediaand MartechCorporateTotal
Revenues
GAAP revenues$263,683 $78,190 $— $341,873 
Gross profit
GAAP gross profit$232,676 $56,594 $— $289,270 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Share-based compensation10 53 — 63 
Acquisition, integration and other costs— 65 — 65 
Amortization— 242 — 242 
Adjusted non-GAAP gross profit$232,686 $56,954 $— $289,640 
Operating profit
Income (loss) from operations$27,106 $14,038 $(12,110)$29,034 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Share-based compensation2,471 1,086 2,829 6,386 
Acquisition, integration and other costs1,989 344 375 2,708 
Amortization28,564 8,233 (139)36,658 
Lease asset impairments and other charges(1,233)(111)— (1,344)
Disposal related costs— — 24 24 
Goodwill impairment on a business27,369 — 27,369 
Adjusted non-GAAP operating profit (loss)$86,266 $23,590 $(9,021)$100,835 
Depreciation16,067 3,212 — 19,279 
Adjusted EBITDA$102,333 $26,802 $(9,021)$120,114 
Table above excludes certain intercompany allocations.
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
    
Three months ended September 30, 2021
DigitalCybersecurity
Mediaand MartechCorporateTotal
Revenues
GAAP revenues$262,162 $92,982 $— $355,144 
Gross profit
GAAP gross profit$238,562 $66,884 $— $305,446 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Share-based compensation66 — 70 
Acquisition, integration and other costs21 189 — 210 
Amortization— 356 — 356 
Adjusted non-GAAP gross profit$238,587 $67,495 $— $306,082 
Operating profit
Income (loss) from operations$49,822 $10,554 $(15,366)$45,010 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Share-based compensation2,125 1,099 3,179 6,403 
Acquisition, integration and other costs416 2,949 26 3,391 
Amortization37,333 9,828 77 47,238 
Lease asset impairments and other charges652 1,034 — 1,686 
Disposal related costs— — 343 343 
Adjusted non-GAAP operating profit (loss)$90,348 $25,464 $(11,741)$104,071 
Depreciation12,771 2,868 — 15,639 
Adjusted EBITDA$103,119 $28,332 $(11,741)$119,710 
Table above excludes certain intercompany allocations.

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2 Certain statements in this presentation are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, particularly those regarding our 2022 Financial Guidance. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in those statements. Readers should carefully review the Risk Factors slide of this presentation. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations or beliefs as of November 8, 2022 as well as those set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by us on March 15, 2022 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the other reports we file from time to time with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release any updates to such statements based on future information or actual results. Such forward-looking statements address the following subjects, among others: • Future operating results • Ability to acquire businesses on acceptable terms and integrate and recognize synergies from acquired businesses • Deployment of cash and investment balances to grow the company • Subscriber growth, retention, usage levels and average revenue per account • Digital media and cloud services growth • International growth • New products, services, features and technologies • Corporate spending including stock repurchases • Intellectual property and related licensing revenues • Liquidity and ability to repay or refinance indebtedness • Systems capacity, coverage, reliability and security • Regulatory developments and taxes All information in this presentation speaks as of November 8, 2022 and any redistribution or rebroadcast of this presentation after that date is not intended and will not be construed as updating or confirming such information. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this presentation have the meanings set forth in Ziff Davis' November 8, 2022 earnings press release. Third Party Information All third-party trademarks, including names, logos and brands, referenced by the Company in this presentation are property of their respective owners. All references to third-party trademarks are for identification purposes only and shall be considered nominative fair use under trademark law. Industry, Market and Other Data Certain information contained in this presentation concerning our industry and the markets in which we operate, including our general expectations and market position, market opportunity and market size, is based on reports from various sources. Because this information involves a number of assumptions and limitations, you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such information. We have not independently verified market data and industry forecasts provided by any of these or any other third-party sources referred to in this presentation. In addition, projections, assumptions and estimates of our future performance and the future performance of the industry in which we operate are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors. These and other factors could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the estimates made by third parties and by us. Non-GAAP Financial information Included in this presentation are certain financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") designed to supplement, and not substitute, Ziff Davis’ financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. The non- GAAP measures as defined by Ziff Davis may not be comparable to similar non-GAAP measures presented by other companies. The presentation of such measures, which may include adjustments to exclude unusual or non-recurring items, should not be construed as an inference that Ziff Davis’ future results or leverage will be unaffected by other unusual or non-recurring items. Please see the appendix to this presentation for how we define these non-GAAP measures, a discussion of why we believe they are useful to investors and certain limitations thereof, and reconciliations thereof to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Pro Forma Financial Information, Continuing Operations Unless otherwise specified, all financial data and operating metrics presented herein for Ziff Davis are presented on a pro forma (“PF”) basis adjusted non-GAAP for Ziff Davis’ continuing operations, giving effect to the divestitures of the Voice assets in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, as well as the sale of the Company’s B2B Backup businesses and the separation of Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. (“Consensus”) as described in the Form 10 filed by Consensus with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as if they had occurred on January 1, 2020. Safe Harbor for Forward-looking Statements


 
3 Some factors that could cause actual results to be materially adversely affected include, but are not limited to, our ability and intention to: • Manage certain risks inherent to our business, such as costs associated with fraudulent activity, system failure or security breach; effectively maintaining and managing our billing systems; time and resources required to manage our legal proceedings; liability for legal and other claims; or adhering to our internal controls and procedures; • Compete with other similar providers with regard to price, service, functionality; • Achieve business and financial objectives in light of burdensome domestic and international telecommunications, internet or other regulations, including regulations related to data privacy, access, security, retention, and sharing; • Successfully manage our growth, including but not limited to our operational and personnel-related resources, and integration of newly acquired businesses; • Successfully adapt to technological changes and diversify services and related revenues at acceptable levels of financial return; • Successfully develop and protect our intellectual property, both domestically and internationally, including our brands, patents, trademarks and domain names, and avoid infringing upon the proprietary rights of others; • Recruit and retain key personnel; • Realize the expected benefits of the cloud fax spin-off transaction or the sale of the B2B Backup business; and • Other factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by us on March 15, 2022 with the SEC and the other reports we file from time to time with the SEC. • Sustain growth or profitability, particularly in light of an uncertain U.S. or worldwide economy, including inflation, supply chain and other factors and their related impact on customer acquisition and retention rates, customer usage levels, and credit and debit card payment declines; • Maintain and increase our customer base and average revenue per user; • Generate sufficient cash flow to make interest and debt payments, reinvest in our business, and pursue desired activities and businesses plans while satisfying restrictive covenants relating to debt obligations; • Acquire businesses on acceptable terms and successfully integrate and realize anticipated synergies from such acquisitions; • Continue to expand our businesses and operations internationally in the wake of numerous risks, including adverse currency fluctuations, difficulty in staffing and managing international operations, higher operating costs as a percentage of revenues, or the implementation of adverse regulations; • Maintain our financial position, operating results and cash flows in the event that we incur new or unanticipated costs or tax liabilities, including those relating to federal and state income tax and indirect taxes, such as sales, value-added and telecommunication taxes; • Accurately estimate the assumptions underlying our effective worldwide tax rate; • Maintain favorable relationships with critical third-party vendors whose financial condition will not negatively impact the services they provide; • Create compelling digital media content causing increased traffic and advertising levels; additional advertisers or an increase in advertising spend; and effectively target digital media advertisements to desired audiences; Risk Factors


 
4 Q3 2022 Consolidated Financial Snapshot (1)(2) 1. Figures are adjusted non-GAAP; see slides 17-18 for a reconciliation of the pro-forma adjustments for excluded assets consisting of certain assets of the Company’s B2B Backup business, which were sold in September 2021. 2. See slides 12, 14-16 for a GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per diluted share for the Company and by business, and Slide 17 for a reconciliation of non-GAAP to pro-forma. Note: Pro Forma Results from Continuing Operations excludes B2B Backup assets


 
5 1. Figures exclude any intercompany eliminations; TTM metrics relate to last 12 months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2022, respectively. 2. Net Advertising Revenue Retention = (Revenue Recognized by Prior Year Advertisers in Current Year Period (excluding revenue from acquisitions during the stub period)) / (Revenue Recognized by Prior Year Advertisers in Prior Year Period (excluding revenue from acquisitions during the stub period)). Excludes advertisers that generated less than $10,000 of revenue in the measurement period; combined retention is the weighted average net advertising revenue retention of the two digital media divisions. As a result of the aggregation of certain reporting systems related to the integration of several acquisitions, retention data for Q1 2021 and Q2 2021 reflects certain estimates. 3. Excludes advertisers that spent less than $2,500 in the quarter in either the Tech, Shopping, Entertainment or Health & Wellness divisions. 4. Total gross quarterly advertising revenues divided by advertisers as defined in footnote (3). Advertising Performance Quarterly Advertising Metrics Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Net Revenue Retention (2) 103.7% 111.2% 114.1% 111.9% 106.6% 99.6% 94.1% Advertisers (3) 1,705 1,913 1,908 2,198 1,950 2,016 1,953 Quarterly Revenue per Advertiser (4) $103,981 $103,704 $104,189 $119,932 $87,214 $93,848 $95,710 2021 2022


 
6 1. TTM metrics relate to the last 12 months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2022, respectively 2. Quarterly average of the end of month subscriber counts; inclusive of the Digital Media and Cybersecurity & Martech Businesses. A subscriber is defined a direct customer, including customers who have paused but not cancelled their subscription. If there is a reseller or a partner without visibility into the number of underlying subscribers, they are counted as one subscriber. 3. Total gross quarterly subscription revenues divided by customers as defined in footnote (2); 4. “Churn Rate” = A / B. A = (average revenue per subscription in the prior month) x (number of cancels in current month), calculated at each business and aggregated. B = subscription revenue in the current month, calculated at each business and aggregated. Churn rate is presented on a quarterly basis. For Ookla, this is calculated by taking the sum of the monthly revenue from the specific cancelled agreements. Subscription Performance Quarterly Subscription Metrics Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Subscribers (2) (in '000s) 2,332 2,340 2,290 2,206 2,131 2,393 3,050 Average Quarterly Revenue per Subscriber (3) $50.54 $53.17 $59.08 $60.89 $63.85 $57.64 $46.87 Churn Rate (4) 2.75% 2.51% 2.99% 2.97% 3.22% 2.92% 3.55% 2021 2022


 
7 1. TTM relates to the revenues of the last 12 months ended September 30, 2022. 2. Revenue from an acquired business becomes organic revenue in the first month in which the company can compare a full month in the current year against a full month under its ownership in a prior year (i.e., the 12 months measurement period for acquired revenue starts with the first full month under its ownership). Organic Growth (1)(2) TTM Year over Year Growth Rates Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Organic Revenue 9% 20% 12% 2% (3%) (5%) (7%) (3%) Total Revenue 29% 42% 35% 10% 5% 2% (1%) 4% 2021 2022


 
8 Ziff Davis Capital Structure 1. Reflects Ziff Davis’ retained stake in Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. ($ millions) September 30, 2022 Cash and Cash Equivalents $622 Short-term Investments (1) 55 Long-term Investments 124 Total Cash and Investments $801 4.625% High-Yield Notes $460 1.75% Convertible Notes 550 Total Gross Debt $1,010 Multiple of Q3 2022 TTM Adj. EBITDA Gross Debt $1,010 2.0x Gross Debt less Cash $388 0.8x Gross Debt less Cash and Investments $209 0.4x


 
2022 FINANCIAL GUIDANCE


 
10 2022 Guidance (Forward-Looking Statements) Ziff Davis revises its annual guidance of Revenues, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted non-GAAP Diluted EPS (1) 1. Figures are adjusted non-GAAP; 2021 figures are pro forma adjusted non-GAAP. 2. Revised from prior guidance with Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted non-GAAP EPS ranges of $1,410MM-$1,435MM, $507MM-$519MM, $6.57-$6.77, respectively. 3. Adjusted non-GAAP EPS (earnings per diluted share) excludes share-based compensation of between $24 million and $28 million, amortization of acquired intangibles and the impact of any currently unanticipated items, in each case net of tax. It is anticipated that the non-GAAP effective tax rate for 2022 (exclusive of the release of reserves for uncertain tax positions) will be between 22.25% and 23.75%. Ziff Davis FY 2022 Guidance Range (2) $ in MM, except for per share amounts Low Midpoint High Midpoint YoY % Increase vs 2021A Revenue $1,390 $1,395 $1,400 0.9% Adjusted EBITDA $507 $510 $513 5.2% Adjusted non-GAAP Diluted EPS (3) $6.70 $6.75 $6.80 8.7%


 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


 
12 Q3 2022 Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP Diluted Earnings & EPS Non-GAAP net income is GAAP net income with the following modifications: (1) elimination of share-based compensation; (2) elimination of certain acquisition, integration and other costs; (3) elimination of certain interest costs; (4) elimination of (gains) losses resulted from the extinguishment of debt; (5) elimination of amortization of patents and intangible assets that we acquired; (6) elimination of change in value on investment; (7) elimination of gain/loss on sale of assets; (8) elimination of lease asset impairments and other charges; (9) elimination of disposal related costs; (10) elimination of goodwill impairment on business; and (11) elimination of dilutive effect of the convertible debt $ in 000's 2021 2022 Cost of revenues 49,698$ 52,603$ Plus: Share based compensation (1) (70) (63) Acquisition, integration and other costs (2) (210) (65) Amortization (4) (356) (242) Adjusted non-GAAP cost of revenues 49,062$ 52,233$ Sales and marketing 126,577$ 119,474$ Plus: Share based compensation (1) (335) (772) Acquisition, integration and other costs (2) (832) (1,083) Lease asset impairments and other charges (7) - 961 Adjusted non-GAAP sales and marketing 125,410$ 118,580$ Research, development and engineering 19,619$ 17,735$ Plus: Share based compensation (1) (514) (567) Acquisition, integration and other costs (2) (569) (258) Adjusted non-GAAP research, development and engineering 18,536$ 16,910$ General and administrative 114,240$ 95,658$ Plus: Share based compensation (1) (5,484) (4,984) Acquisition, integration and other costs (2) (1,780) (1,302) Amortization (4) (46,882) (36,416) Lease asset impairments and other charges (7) (1,686) 383 Disposal related costs (8) (342) (24) Adjusted non-GAAP general and administrative 58,066$ 53,315$ Goodwill impairment on business -$ 27,369$ Plus: Goodwill impairment on business (19) - (27,369)$ Adjusted non-GAAP goodwill impairment on business -$ -$ Interest expense, net (14,490)$ (8,560)$ Plus: Interest costs (3) 4,008 106 Adjusted non-GAAP interest expense, net (10,482)$ (8,454)$ Gain on debt extinguishment, net -$ 10,112$ Plus: Sale of assets (6) - (10,211) Adjusted non-GAAP gain on debt extinguishment, net -$ (99)$ Gain on sale of businesses (24,600)$ -$ Plus: Sale of assets (6) 24,600 - Adjusted non-GAAP gain on sale of businesses -$ -$ Loss on investment, net -$ 471$ Plus: Investments (5) - (471) Adjusted non-GAAP loss on investments, net -$ -$ Unrealized loss on short-term investments held at period end -$ 4,201$ Plus: Investments (5) - (4,201) Adjusted non-GAAP unrealized loss on short-term investments held at period end, net -$ -$ Other income, net 107$ 4,218$ Plus: Investments (5) - (450) Disposal related costs (8) - (111) Adjusted non-GAAP other income (expense), net 107$ 3,657$ Income tax expense (benefit) 2,665$ (18,100)$ Plus: Share based compensation (1) (2,299) (897) Acquisition, integration and other costs (2) (1,135) (657) Interest costs (3) (1,154) (26) Gain on debt extinguishment, net - 2,512 Amortization (4) (15,176) (10,648) Investments (5) 23 12,503 Sale of assets (6) (5,350) - Lease asset impairments and other charges (7) (1,055) 359 Disposal related costs (8) (141) 19 Goodwill impairment on business (19) - (6,733) Adjusted non-GAAP income tax benefit (23,622)$ (21,668)$ (Loss) income from equity method investment, net (1,923)$ (3,191)$ Plus: Investments (5) 1,923 3,191 Adjusted non-GAAP income from equity method investment, net -$ -$ Total adjustments (115,878)$ (56,086)$ GAAP earnings per diluted share $0.14 $0.39 Adjustments * $1.35 $1.19 Adjusted non-GAAP earnings per diluted share $1.49 $1.58 Three Months Ended September 30,


 
13 GAAP Reconciliation – Free Cash Flow (1)(2) 1. Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property, plant and equipment, plus contingent consideration. Free Cash Flow amounts are not meant as a substitute for GAAP, and are solely for informational purposes. 2. Figures are adjusted non-GAAP; and 2021 figures include the contribution from Consensus and the divested B2B Backup and Voice UK assets. $ in 000's Ziff Davis 2021 2022 2021 2022 Net cash provided by operating activities 140,230$ 100,735$ 430,252$ 293,219$ Less: Purchases of property and equipment (29,729) (26,891) (87,495) (80,767) Add: Contingent consideration - - 685 - Free cash flow (2) 110,501$ 73,844$ 343,442$ 212,452$ Three Months Ended September 30th, Nine Months Ended September 30th,


 
14 GAAP Reconciliation – Adjusted EBITDA (1)(2) 1. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income plus interest and other expense, net; income tax expense; depreciation and amortization and the items used to reconcile GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP EPS. Adjusted EBITDA amounts are not meant as a substitute for GAAP, and are solely for informational purposes. 2. Figures are adjusted non-GAAP; and 2021 figures include the contribution from the divested B2B Backup and Voice UK assets. $ in 000's Ziff Davis 2021 2022 2021 2022 Net income from continuing operations 6,769$ 18,185$ 22,504$ (3,714)$ Plus: Interest expense, net 14,490 8,560 56,980 28,419 Gain on debt extinguishment, net - (10,112) - (11,505) Loss on sale of businesses 24,600 - 21,798 - Unrealized (gain) loss on short-term investments held at the reporting date - (4,201) - 14,165 (Gain) loss on investments, net - (471) 16,677 47,772 Other (income) loss, net (107) (4,218) 466 (12,962) Income tax expense (benefit) (2,665) 18,100 (19,883) 33,231 Loss (income) from equity method investment, net 1,923 3,191 (16,596) 10,077 Depreciation and amortization 62,877 55,937 187,502 174,880 Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures: Share-based compensation 6,403 6,386 18,002 20,806 Acquisition-related integration costs 3,391 2,708 7,115 7,673 Lease asset impairments and other charges 1,686 (1,344) 9,727 1,400 Disposal related costs 343 24 471 1,328 Goodwill impairment on business - 27,369 32,629 27,369 Adjusted EBITDA (2) 119,710$ 120,114$ 337,392$ 338,939$ Three Months Ended September 30th, Nine Months Ended September 30th,


 
15 NOTE 1: Table above excludes certain intercompany allocations 1. Figures are adjusted non-GAAP. $ in 000's Revenues GAAP revenues 263,683$ 78,190$ -$ 341,873$ Gross profit GAAP gross profit 232,676$ 56,594$ -$ 289,270$ Non-GAAP adjustments: Share-based compensation 10 53 - 63 Acquisition related integration costs - 65 - 65 Amortization - 242 - 242 Adjusted non-GAAP gross profit 232,686$ 56,954$ -$ 289,640$ Operating profit GAAP operating profit 27,106$ 14,038$ (12,110)$ 29,034$ Non-GAAP adjustments: Share-based compensation 2,471 1,086 2,829 6,386 Acquisition, integration, and other costs 1,989 344 375 2,708 Amortization 28,564 8,233 (139) 36,658 Lease asset impairments and other charges (1,233) (111) - (1,344) Disposal related costs - - 24 24 Goodwill Impairment on a business 27,369 - - 27,369 Adjusted non-GAAP operating profit 86,266 23,590 (9,021) 100,835 Depreciation 16,067 3,212 - 19,279 Adjusted EBITDA (1) 102,333$ 26,802$ (9,021)$ 120,114$ Digital Media Cybersecurity and Martech Corporate Total Q3 2022 Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted EBITDA (1)


 
16 Q3 2021 Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted EBITDA (1) 1. Figures are adjusted non-GAAP; and include the divested assets through the date of their respective divestiture. $ in 000's Revenues GAAP revenues 262,162$ 92,982$ -$ 355,144$ Gross profit GAAP gross profit 238,562$ 66,884$ -$ 305,446$ Non-GAAP adjustments: Share-based compensation 4 66 - 70 Acquisition related integration costs 21 189 - 210 Amortization - 356 - 356 Adjusted non-GAAP gross profit 238,587$ 67,495$ -$ 306,082$ Operating profit GAAP operating profit 49,822$ 10,554$ (15,366)$ 45,010$ Non-GAAP adjustments: Share-based compensation 2,125 1,099 3,179 6,403 Acquisition, integration, and other costs 416 2,949 26 3,391 Amortization 37,333 9,828 77 47,238 Lease asset impairments and other charges 652 1,034 - 1,686 Disposal related costs - - 343 343 Goodwill impairment on a business - - - - Adjusted non-GAAP operating profit 90,348$ 25,464$ (11,741)$ 104,071$ Depreciation 12,771 2,868 - 15,639 Adjusted EBITDA (1) 103,119$ 28,332$ (11,741)$ 119,710$ Digital Media Cybersecurity and Martech Corporate Total NOTE 1: Table above excludes certain intercompany allocations


 
17 Quarterly Adjusted Pro Forma Income Statement (1)(2) $ in 000's (except for per share amounts) Q1'21 Q2'21 Q3'21 Q4'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q3'22 Advertising 177,288$ 198,385$ 198,794$ 263,608$ 170,067$ 189,198$ 186,921$ Subscriptions 117,937 124,591 135,488 134,451 136,070 137,811 142,972 Other 3,961 7,293 11,625 10,992 9,184 10,601 12,195 Less : Intercompany Eliminations (118) (292) (356) (423) (253) (254) (215) Adjusted Pro Forma Revenues 299,068$ 329,977$ 345,551$ 408,628$ 315,068$ 337,356$ 341,873$ Cost of Revenues 37,906 44,306 45,797 45,285 45,687 45,599 52,233 Adjusted Pro Forma Gross Profit 261,162$ 285,671$ 299,754$ 363,343$ 269,381$ 291,757$ 289,640$ Gross Margin 87% 87% 87% 89% 85% 86% 85% Sales and Marketing 105,048$ 118,479$ 124,178$ 137,513$ 116,503$ 121,014$ 118,580$ Research, Development and Engineering 18,679 16,764 18,319 20,925 17,580 18,675 16,910 General and Administrative 55,776 53,253 57,532 59,777 52,078 52,002 53,315 Adjusted Pro Forma Operating Income 81,659$ 97,175$ 99,725$ 145,128$ 83,220$ 100,066$ 100,835$ Add: Depreciation and Amortization 14,244 14,899 15,613 16,487 17,568 17,971 19,279 Adjusted Pro Forma EBITDA 95,903$ 112,074$ 115,338$ 161,615$ 100,788$ 118,037$ 120,114$ Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income 53,066 63,230 66,085 105,064 57,928 74,425 74,269 Adjusted Pro Forma Diluted EPS $1.19 $1.41 $1.40 $2.18 $1.23 $1.58 $1.58 1. Figures are adjusted non-GAAP; pro forma adjustments for excluded assets consist of certain Voice assets in the United Kingdom that were sold in February 2021, and the certain assets of the Company’s B2B Backup business, which were sold in September 2021. 2. Reconciliations can be found on slide 18; certain figures have been adjusted in these tables as compared with the August 10, 2022 Second Quarter 2022 Investor Presentation. Q3 ’21 Adjusted Pro-Forma non- GAAP General and Administrative expense decreased by $0.3 million and Adjusted Pro-Forma EBITDA increased by $0.3 million. Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income for Q3 ’21 and Q4 ’21 increased by approximately $4.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively. Adjusted Pro Forma Diluted EPS for Q3 ’21 and Q4 ’21 increased by $0.09 and $0.01, respectively.


 
18 Reconciliation of Adjusted Non-GAAP to Adjusted Pro Forma (1)(2) $ in 000's (except for per share amounts) Q1'21 Q2'21 Q3'21 Q4'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q3'22 Revenues Stated Revenues 311,657$ 341,293$ 355,144$ 408,628$ 315,068$ 337,356$ 341,873$ Adjustments (12,589) (11,316) (9,593) - - - - Total Adjusted Pro Forma Revenues 299,068$ 329,977$ 345,551$ 408,628$ 315,068$ 337,356$ 341,873$ Cost of Revenues Stated Cost of Revenues 43,137$ 48,333$ 49,062$ 45,285$ 45,685$ 45,599$ 52,233$ Adjustments (5,231) (4,027) (3,265) - - - - Total Adjusted Pro Forma Cost of Revenues 37,906$ 44,306$ 45,797$ 45,285$ 45,685$ 45,599$ 52,233$ Sales and Marketing Stated Sales and Marketing 106,848$ 120,166$ 125,410$ 137,513$ 116,503$ 121,014$ 118,580$ Adjustments (1,800) (1,687) (1,232) - - - - Total Adjusted Pro Forma Sales and Marketing 105,048$ 118,479$ 124,178$ 137,513$ 116,503$ 121,014$ 118,580$ Research, Development and Engineering Stated Research, Development and Engineering 18,933$ 17,041$ 18,534$ 20,925$ 17,580$ 18,675$ 16,910$ Adjustments (254) (277) (215) - - - - Total Adjusted Pro Forma Research, Development and Engineering 18,679$ 16,764$ 18,319$ 20,925$ 17,580$ 18,675$ 16,910$ General and Administrative Stated General and Administrative 56,903$ 53,671$ 58,067$ 59,777$ 52,078$ 52,002$ 53,315$ Adjustments (1,127) (418) (535) - - - - Total Adjusted Pro Forma General and Administrative 55,776$ 53,253$ 57,532$ 59,777$ 52,078$ 52,002$ 53,315$ Adjusted EBITDA Stated Adjusted EBITDA 100,705$ 116,977$ 119,709$ 161,615$ 100,788$ 118,037$ 120,114$ Adjustments (4,802) (4,903) (4,371) - - - - Total Adjusted Pro Forma EBITDA 95,903$ 112,074$ 115,338$ 161,615$ 100,788$ 118,037$ 120,114$ Diluted EPS Stated Adjusted Non-GAAP Net Income per Diluted EPS 1.24$ 1.50$ 1.49$ 2.18$ 1.23$ 1.58$ 1.58$ Adjustments (0.05) (0.09) (0.09) - - - - Total Adjusted Pro Forma Diluted EPS 1.19$ 1.41$ 1.40$ 2.18$ 1.23$ 1.58$ 1.58$ 1. Figures are adjusted non-GAAP; pro forma adjustments for excluded assets consist of certain Voice assets in the United Kingdom that were sold in February 2021, and the certain assets of the Company’s B2B Backup business, which were sold in September 2021. 2. Certain figures have been adjusted in these tables as compared with the August 10, 2022 Second Quarter 2022 Investor Presentation. Q3 ’21 Adjusted Pro-Forma non-GAAP General and Administrative expense decreased by $0.3 million and Adjusted Pro-Forma EBITDA increased by $0.3 million. Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income for Q3 ’21 and Q4 ’21 increased by approximately $4.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively. Adjusted Pro Forma Diluted EPS for Q3 ’21 and Q4 ’21 increased by $0.09 and $0.01, respectively.