01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 25, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW) reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K.
Total revenue was $404.95 milliona, up 30.4% (30.8% on a constant currency basis) from $310.61 million in the prior year period. Net income was $136.42 million, up 33.8%, and diluted EPS was $0.55 versus $0.42. Average daily volume reached $1.9 trillion, up 48.3%, with quarterly records in U.S. government bonds, fully electronic U.S. high yield credit and global repurchase agreements.
Adjusted EBITDA was $216.53 millionb, a 53.5% margin, compared with $163.06 million and 52.5% a year earlier. Operating expenses rose 24.8% to $242.46 million, driven mainly by higher incentive compensation and headcount, and included $2.9 million of incremental cash compensation and $0.3 million of accelerated stock-based compensation tied to the departure of an executive effective September 30, 2024. The company updated full-year 2024 guidance, raising Adjusted Expenses to $830 million to $860 million and cash capital expenditures and capitalized software development to $77 million to $85 million, citing strong business momentum, the anticipated ICD closing and recent management changes.
The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10c per share, payable September 16, 2024. The filing also highlights the pending $785 million acquisition of Institutional Cash Distributors (ICD), expected to close in the third quarter of 2024 and funded with cash on hand, which would add Corporates as a fourth client channel.
Cash and cash equivalents were $1.7 billiond at June 30, 2024, alongside an undrawn $500 million credit facility. No shares were repurchased in the second quarter, and $239.8 million remained available under the repurchase authorization.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Revenue of $404.95 million rose 30.4% year over year, with Rates revenue up 35.7% to $217.5 million and Credit revenue up 32.5% to $111.3 million.
- Net income of $136.42 million increased 33.8%, and diluted EPS of $0.55 compared with $0.42 in the prior year period; Adjusted Diluted EPS was $0.70 versus $0.52.
- Average daily volume of $1.9 trillion increased 48.3%, with a record 18.8% share of fully electronic U.S. high grade TRACE.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $216.53 million implied a 53.5% margin, up from 52.5% a year earlier.
- Operating expenses rose 24.8% to $242.46 million, and full-year 2024 Adjusted Expenses guidance was set at $830 million to $860 million.
- Agreed to acquire ICD for $785 million, expected to close in the third quarter of 2024 with cash on hand, adding Corporates as a fourth client channel.
- President Thomas Pluta will leave the company and its Board effective September 30, 2024, and the Board declared a $0.10 per share quarterly dividend.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Tradeweb perform financially in the second quarter of 2024?
Total revenue was $404.95 million, up 30.4% from $310.61 million, and net income was $136.42 million, up 33.8%. Adjusted EBITDA was $216.53 million, with a 53.5% margin versus 52.5% a year earlier.
What is the ICD acquisition and when is it expected to close?
Tradeweb agreed to acquire Institutional Cash Distributors (ICD), an institutional investment technology provider for corporate treasury organizations, for $785 million, subject to customary adjustments. The closing is expected in the third quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory reviews, and will be funded with cash on hand.
Did full-year 2024 guidance change?
Yes. Adjusted Expenses guidance is $830 million to $860 million, and cash capital expenditures and capitalized software development guidance is $77 million to $85 million. The company said the revisions reflect higher expenses and expenditures in light of strong business momentum, the anticipated ICD closing and recent management changes. Assumed non-GAAP tax rate and LSEG Market Data Contract Revenue guidance were unchanged.
What management changes were announced?
President Thomas Pluta will leave the company and its Board of Directors effective September 30, 2024. Amy Clack will join in August 2024 as Chief Administrative Officer, overseeing operations, business integration, risk and corporate services. The departure also led to $2.9 million of incremental cash compensation expense and $0.3 million of accelerated stock-based compensation in the quarter.
What is the company's capital position and shareholder return activity?
Tradeweb had $1.7 billion in cash and cash equivalents and an undrawn $500 million credit facility at June 30, 2024. It repurchased no shares in the second quarter, with $239.8 million remaining under the repurchase authorization. The Board declared a $0.10 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable September 16, 2024 to holders of record as of September 3, 2024.
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