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Forward-Looking Statements
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guarantees of future performance. Statements in this press release involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If the risks or uncertainties materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, our results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to any statements regarding: our business outlook; launches of new or expansion of existing products or services, including GoDaddy Airo, any projections of product or service availability, technology developments and innovation, customer growth, or other future events; historical results that may suggest future trends for our business; our plans, strategies or objectives with respect to future operations, partnerships and partner integrations and marketing strategy; future financial results; our ability to achieve desired synergies and vertical integration; the expected impacts of our restructuring efforts; our forecasted levels of future taxable income and ability to realize our deferred tax assets; and assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.
Actual results could differ materially from our current expectations as a result of many factors, including, but not limited to: the unpredictable nature of our rapidly evolving market; fluctuations in our financial and operating results; our rate of growth; interruptions or delays in our service or our web hosting; our dependence on payment card networks and acquiring processors; cyberattacks or breaches of our security measures; the impact of any previous or future acquisitions or divestitures; our ability to innovate and continue to release, and gain customer acceptance of, our existing and future products and services; our ability to deploy new and evolving technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics and similar tools, in our offerings; our ability to manage our growth; our ability to hire, retain and motivate employees; the effects of competition; technological, regulatory and legal developments; litigation and government inquiries; privacy, legislative and regulatory concerns or developments; impacts of our restructuring efforts; macroeconomic conditions and developments in the economy, financial markets and credit markets; continued escalation of geopolitical tensions; the level of interest rates and inflationary pressures; execution of share repurchases; and our ability to remediate the identified material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting and to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting.
Additional risks and uncertainties that could affect GoDaddy's business and financial results are included in the filings we make with the SEC from time to time, including those described in "Risk Factors" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, which are available on GoDaddy's website at https://investors.godaddy.net and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will also be set forth in other filings that GoDaddy makes with the SEC from time to time. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to GoDaddy as of the date hereof. Except to the extent required by law, GoDaddy does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Operating and Business Metrics
In addition to our financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP, this press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures and other operating and business metrics. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures and other operating and business metrics are useful as a supplement in evaluating our ongoing operational performance and enhancing an overall understanding of our past financial performance. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, similarly titled measures may be calculated differently by other companies and may not be comparable. A reconciliation between each non-GAAP financial measure and its nearest GAAP equivalent is included in this press release following the financial statements. We use both GAAP and non-GAAP measures to evaluate and manage our operations.
Total bookings. Total bookings is an operating metric representing the total value of customer contracts entered into during the period, excluding refunds. We believe total bookings provides additional insight into the performance of our business and the effectiveness of our marketing efforts since we typically collect payment at the inception of a customer contract but recognize revenue ratably over the term of the contract.
Constant currency. Constant currency is calculated by translating bookings and revenue for each month in the current period using the foreign currency exchange rates for the corresponding month in the prior period, excluding any hedging gains or losses realized during the period. We believe constant currency information is useful in analyzing underlying trends in our business by eliminating the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and allows for period-to-period comparisons of our performance.
Normalized EBITDA (NEBITDA). NEBITDA is a supplemental measure of our operating performance used by management and investors to evaluate our business. We calculate NEBITDA as net income excluding depreciation and amortization, interest expense (net), provision or benefit for income taxes, equity-based compensation expense, acquisition-related costs, restructuring-related expenses and certain other items. We believe that the inclusion or exclusion of certain recurring and non-recurring items provides a supplementary measure of our core operating results and permits useful alternative period-over-period comparisons of our operations. NEBITDA should not be viewed as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures.
NEBITDA margin. NEBITDA margin is used by management as a supplemental measure of our operating performance and refers to the ratio of NEBITDA to revenue, expressed as a percentage.
Unlevered free cash flow. Unlevered free cash flow is a measure of our liquidity used by management to evaluate our business prior to the impact of our capital structure and restructuring and after purchases of property and equipment. Such liquidity can be used by us for strategic opportunities and strengthening our balance sheet. However, given our debt obligations, unlevered free cash flow does not represent residual cash flow available for discretionary expenses.
Free cash flow. Free cash flow is defined as our unlevered free cash flow less interest payments for the period. We use free cash flow as a supplemental measure of our liquidity, including our ability to generate cash flow in excess of capital requirements and return cash to shareholders,
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though it should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, comparable GAAP measures.
Net debt. We define net debt as total debt less cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. Total debt consists of the current portion of long-term debt plus long-term debt and unamortized original issue discount and debt issuance costs. Our management reviews net debt as part of its management of our overall liquidity, financial flexibility, capital structure and leverage and we believe such information is useful to investors. Furthermore, certain analysts and debt rating agencies monitor our net debt as part of their assessments of our business.
Annualized recurring revenue (ARR). ARR is an operating metric defined as annualized quarterly recurring GAAP revenue, net of refunds, from new and renewed subscription-based services. ARR is exclusive of any revenue that is non-recurring, including, without limitation, domain aftermarket, domain transfers, one-time set-up or migration fees and non-recurring professional website services fees. We believe ARR helps illustrate the scale of certain of our products and facilitates comparisons to other companies in our industry.
Average revenue per user (ARPU). We calculate ARPU as total revenue during the preceding 12 month period divided by the average of the number of total customers at the beginning and end of the period. ARPU provides insight into our ability to sell additional products to our customers.
Total customers. We define a customer as an individual or entity, each with a unique account and paid transactions in the trailing twelve months or with paid subscriptions as of the end of the period. Total customers is one way we measure the scale of our business and can be a contributing factor to our ability to increase our revenue base.
About GoDaddy
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GoDaddy Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
(In millions, except shares in thousands and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenue:
Applications and commerce
$
423.1
$
363.3
$
1,211.8
$
1,053.0
Core platform
724.5
706.4
2,168.8
2,100.8
Total revenue
1,147.6
1,069.7
3,380.6
3,153.8
Costs and operating expenses(1)
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)
407.4
396.9
1,230.2
1,171.4
Technology and development
205.1
201.6
613.9
635.8
Marketing and advertising
84.4
86.4
265.1
268.3
Customer care
68.9
75.7
218.6
230.2
General and administrative
94.8
91.6
282.1
278.4
Restructuring and other
0.4
9.8
29.7
79.6
Depreciation and amortization
32.8
40.6
103.1
132.6
Total costs and operating expenses
893.8
902.6
2,742.7
2,796.3
Operating income
253.8
167.1
637.9
357.5
Interest expense
(39.4)
(44.0)
(120.2)
(135.4)
Loss on debt extinguishment
—
(1.5)
(3.1)
(1.5)
Other income (expense), net
6.6
6.3
24.5
35.7
Income before income taxes
221.0
127.9
539.1
256.3
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
(30.5)
3.1
199.2
5.2
Net income
190.5
131.0
738.3
261.5
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests
—
0.3
—
0.6
Net income attributable to GoDaddy Inc.
$
190.5
$
130.7
$
738.3
$
260.9
Net income attributable to GoDaddy Inc. per share of Class A common stock:
Basic
$
1.36
$
0.90
$
5.22
$
1.73
Diluted
$
1.32
$
0.89
$
5.09
$
1.71
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding:
Basic
140,523
145,484
141,437
150,614
Diluted
144,138
147,291
145,179
153,303
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(1) Costs and operating expenses include equity-based compensation expense as follows:
Cost of revenue
$
0.3
$
0.3
$
0.6
$
1.1
Technology and development
38.6
42.2
115.4
123.2
Marketing and advertising
7.7
7.1
22.9
21.0
Customer care
4.9
6.1
16.4
18.0
General and administrative
22.9
20.5
66.3
62.0
Restructuring and other
—
—
0.8
2.3
Total equity-based compensation expense
$
74.4
$
76.2
$
222.4
$
227.6
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
September 30,
December 31,
2024
2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
767.1
$
458.8
Short-term investments
—
40.0
Accounts and other receivables
90.7
76.6
Registry deposits
42.3
37.3
Prepaid domain name registry fees
490.3
466.0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
163.8
177.2
Total current assets
1,554.2
1,255.9
Property and equipment, net
155.8
185.3
Operating lease assets
56.4
60.8
Prepaid domain name registry fees, net of current portion
225.7
209.0
Goodwill
3,594.0
3,569.3
Intangible assets, net
1,091.2
1,158.6
Deferred tax assets
1,219.0
1,020.4
Other assets
100.9
105.6
Total assets
$
7,997.2
$
7,564.9
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
73.7
$
148.1
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
438.2
442.2
Deferred revenue
2,256.1
2,074.9
Long-term debt
16.5
17.9
Total current liabilities
2,784.5
2,683.1
Deferred revenue, net of current portion
881.3
802.4
Long-term debt, net of current portion
3,783.6
3,798.5
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
83.5
90.2
Other long-term liabilities
84.4
90.7
Deferred tax liabilities
23.2
37.8
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value
—
—
Class A common stock, $0.001 par value
0.1
0.1
Class B common stock, $0.001 par value
—
—
Additional paid-in capital
2,519.0
2,271.6
Accumulated deficit
(2,252.6)
(2,320.7)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
90.2
111.2
Total stockholders' equity
356.7
62.2
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
7,997.2
$
7,564.9
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(In millions)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024
2023
Operating activities
Net income
$
738.3
$
261.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
103.1
132.6
Equity-based compensation expense
222.4
227.6
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments
6.7
(9.2)
Deferred taxes
(213.7)
(19.4)
Loss on dispositions
1.9
16.8
Other
29.7
37.4
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of amounts acquired:
Prepaid domain name registry fees
(40.3)
(47.3)
Accounts payable
(73.9)
6.2
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
(15.7)
45.2
Deferred revenue
262.3
173.4
Other operating assets and liabilities
(73.6)
(74.9)
Net cash provided by operating activities
947.2
749.9
Investing activities
Maturities of short-term investments
40.0
—
Purchases of intangible assets
—
(35.4)
Net proceeds received from dispositions
8.1
12.4
Purchases of property and equipment
(12.2)
(38.0)
Other investing activities
—
(0.4)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
35.9
(61.4)
Financing activities
Proceeds received from:
Issuance of term loans
2,752.3
1,759.9
Stock option exercises
4.4
9.6
Issuance of Class A common stock under ESPP
19.5
18.2
Payments made for:
Repurchases of Class A common stock
(668.1)
(1,133.2)
Repayment of long-term debt
(2,768.4)
(1,780.0)
Other financing obligations
(15.6)
(7.8)
Net cash used in financing activities
(675.9)
(1,133.3)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
1.1
—
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
308.3
(444.8)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
458.8
774.0
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
767.1
$
329.2
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The following tables reconcile each non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(in millions)
NEBITDA and NEBITDA Margin:
Net income
$
190.5
$
131.0
$
738.3
$
261.5
Depreciation and amortization
32.8
40.6
103.1
132.6
Equity-based compensation expense(1)
74.4
76.2
221.6
225.3
Interest expense, net
33.2
39.8
102.4
115.2
Acquisition-related expenses, net of reimbursements(2)
0.1
(1.4)
0.2
7.2
Restructuring and other(3)
5.0
12.9
44.8
73.7
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
30.5
(3.1)
(199.2)
(5.2)
NEBITDA
$
366.5
$
296.0
$
1,011.2
$
810.3
Net income margin
16.6
%
12.2
%
21.8
%
8.3
%
NEBITDA margin
31.9
%
27.7
%
29.9
%
25.7
%
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(1)The nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 excludes $0.8 million and $2.3 million, respectively, of equity-based compensation expense associated with our restructuring activities, which is included within restructuring and other.
(2)The three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 include an adjustment of $6.0 million to a previously-recognized acquisition milestone liability.
(3)In addition to the restructuring and other in our statements of operations, other charges included are primarily composed of lease-related expenses associated with closed facilities, charges related to certain legal matters, adjustments to the fair value of our equity investments, expenses incurred in relation to the refinancing of our long-term debt, and incremental expenses associated with certain professional services.
September 30, 2024
(in millions)
Net Debt:
Current portion of long-term debt
$
16.5
Long-term debt
3,783.6
Unamortized original issue discount and debt issuance costs
59.9
Total debt
3,860.0
Less: cash and cash equivalents
(767.1)
Less: Short-term investments
—
Net debt
$
3,092.9
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(in millions)
Free Cash Flow and Unlevered Free Cash Flow:
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
355.2
$
281.6
$
947.2
$
749.9
Capital expenditures
(5.0)
(9.4)
(12.2)
(38.0)
Cash paid for acquisition-related costs
0.1
0.8
16.1
10.4
Cash paid for restructuring and other charges(1)
12.4
7.2
62.4
57.0
Free cash flow
$
362.7
$
280.2
$
1,013.5
$
779.3
Cash paid for interest on long-term debt
36.7
39.9
113.2
128.3
Unlevered free cash flow
$
399.4
$
320.1
$
1,126.7
$
907.6
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(1)In addition to payments made pursuant to our restructuring activities, cash paid for restructuring and other charges includes lease-related payments associated with closed facilities, payments related to certain legal matters, incremental payments associated with professional services and third party payments incurred in relation to the refinancing of our long-term debt. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, it also includes a payment related to the termination of a revenue sharing agreement.
Shares Outstanding
Total shares of common stock outstanding are as follows:
September 30,
2024
2023
(in thousands)
Shares Outstanding:
Class A common stock
140,349
141,989
Class B common stock(1)
—
307
Total common stock outstanding
140,349
142,296
Effect of dilutive securities(2)
3,615
1,500
Total shares outstanding
143,964
143,796
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(1)As of September 30, 2024, following a series of transactions undertaken to simplify our capital structure, there are no longer any Class B shares outstanding. Shares of Class B common stock were not participating securities and had no rights to share in our earnings.
(2)Calculated using the treasury stock method, which excludes the impact of antidilutive securities.
Constant Currency
The following table provides a reconciliation of constant currency:
September 30, 2024
(in millions)
Constant Currency:
Revenue
$
1,147.6
Constant currency adjustment
0.2
Constant currency revenue
$
1,147.8
Bookings
$
1,241.7
Constant currency adjustment
4.1
Constant currency bookings
$
1,245.8
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