In this release, we use certain non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures include “Adjusted EBITDA,” “Adjusted EBITDA Margin,” “Non-GAAP diluted EPS,” “Net Leverage Ratio,” “Normalized Revenue,” “Normalized Adjusted EBITDA,” and “Normalized Adjusted EBITDA Margin,” and others with the words “non-GAAP” or “normalized” in their titles. These non-GAAP measures are listed, described and reconciled for historic periods to their most directly comparable GAAP measures under the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” later in this release. Our Adjusted EBITDA for historic periods after giving effect to the spin-off of NCR Atleos includes certain costs historically allocated to NCR Atleos that do not meet the definition of expenses related to discontinued operations for purposes of GAAP requirements regarding the reporting of discontinued operations. Accordingly, our guidance for Adjusted EBITDA in 2024 is more comparable to our historical Normalized Adjusted EBITDA, which includes an adjustment for these estimated costs. 就2024财年的调整后EBITDA展望(实际及按常态标准)以及我们的按常态标准计算的净杠杆率展望,我们不提供与GAAP衡量指标的调解,因为我们无法合理预测可能影响持续营运的GAAP净收入和(使用于)营运活动的GAAP现金流量的调解项,而不需付出不合理的努力。这些调解项主要是特殊税项、资本结构交易、重组、养老金按照市场价格计量的交易、收购或出售,或其他事件的未来影响。这些调解项是不确定的,取决于各种因素,可能会显著影响,无论是个别还是合计,GAAP衡量指标。公司还认为,这样的调解将暗示了一定程度的精确性,可能让投资者感到困惑或误导。
Net Debt and Net Leverage Ratio. NCR Voyix management uses non-GAAP measures called “net debt” and “net leverage ratio” to assess the financial performance of the Company. We define net debt as total debt minus cash and cash equivalents. NCR Voyix’s management considers net debt to be an important measure of liquidity and an indicator of our ability to meet ongoing obligations. Net leverage ratio is calculated as net debt divided by last-twelve-months Adjusted EBITDA. NCR Voyix’s management considers net leverage ratio to be an important indicator of the Company’s indebtedness in relation to its operating performance. The Company’s definition of net debt and net leverage ratio may differ from other companies’ definitions of each measure, and each measure should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, comparable GAAP metrics.
Non-GAAP Pro Forma Outlook. The supplemental non-GAAP pro forma financial outlook in this press release is not necessarily indicative of the operating results of the Company were the divestiture of the Digital Banking business and the application of the
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proceeds from the sale to pay off outstanding indebtedness, the ongoing expense reduction actions and the transition of the Company’s POS and SCO hardware businesses to an ODm model effected as of or before January 1, 2024 or of the operating results of the Company in the future. The supplemental non-GAAP pro forma financial outlook included in this press release is not pro forma information prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X of the SEC, and the preparation of information in accordance with Article 11 would result in a different presentation. The Company has published historical pro forma financial information in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X of the SEC to give effect to the divestiture of the Digital Banking business in connection with the closing of the transaction.
Use of Certain Terms
The term “recurring revenue” includes all revenue streams from contracts where there is a predictable revenue pattern that will occur at regular intervals with a relatively high degree of certainty. This includes hardware and software maintenance revenue, cloud revenue, payment processing revenue, and certain professional services arrangements, as well as term-based software license arrangements that include customer termination rights. NCR Voyix's management considers recurring revenue, and the other metrics derived therefrom, to be an important indicator of the predictability of revenue and part of our strategic plan.