Mastech Digital Reports 6% Sequential Revenue Growth for the Second Quarter of 2024

Consolidated Gross Profit Margins of 28.2% Set a New Quarterly Record for Mastech Digital

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastech Digital, Inc. (NYSE American: MHH), a leading provider of Digital Transformation IT Services, announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

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Second Quarter 2024 Highlights:

    --  Total consolidated revenues increased by $2.7 million on a sequential
        quarterly basis to $49.5 million and represented our second consecutive
        quarter of revenue growth;
    --  The Company's Data and Analytics Services segment reported revenues of
        $8.9 million, which were approximately 10% higher sequentially than
        revenues of $8.1 million reported in the first quarter of 2024;
    --  The IT Staffing Services segment reported revenues of $40.7 million,
        achieving sequential quarterly revenue growth of 5% when compared to
        revenues reported in the first quarter of 2024;
    --  Gross profit margins during the second quarter of 2024 achieved a
        Company quarterly performance record of 28.2%, as the Company's two
        business segments reported margin improvements on both a year-over-year
        and a sequential quarterly basis;
    --  GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share was $0.12 profit in the second
        quarter of 2024, versus a ($0.19) loss in the second quarter of 2023 and
        a ($0.01) loss in the first quarter of 2024; and
    --  Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.19 in the second quarter of
        2024, versus $0.11 in the second quarter of 2023 and $0.06 in the first
        quarter of 2024.

Second Quarter Results:

Revenues for the second quarter of 2024 totaled $49.5 million, compared to $52.2 million during the corresponding quarter of 2023. Gross profits in the second quarter of 2024 were $14.0 million, compared to $13.6 million in the same quarter of 2023. Gross profit margins improved to a Company quarterly performance record 28.2% in the 2024 second quarter, versus 26.1% in the second quarter of 2023. GAAP net income (loss) for the second quarter of 2024 totaled $1.4 million or $0.12 per diluted share, compared to a ($2.2 million) loss or ($0.19) per diluted share, during the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2024 totaled $2.2 million or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to $1.3 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2023.

Activity levels at the Company's Data and Analytics Services segment continued to be solid in the second quarter of 2024, with order bookings totaling $9.2 million, as various legacy clients increased their spending on our services when compared to last year. Similarly, our IT Staffing Services clients have shown an increased willingness to start new assignments during the first half of 2024, as we grew our billable consultant base by nearly 10% over the first six months of 2024.

Vivek Gupta, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "The second quarter of 2024 was a continuation of market improvements experienced during the first quarter of 2024, as many of our clients appear to have shifted their spending patterns in a positive direction. Additionally, our gross profit margins improved to a Company quarterly performance record 28.2% during the quarter due to strong project delivery, higher consultant utilization and lower employee benefit costs. In summary, I feel good about our second quarter performance, with notable improvements in both top-line revenues and bottom-line operating profits."

Commenting on the Company's financial position, Jack Cronin, Mastech Digital's Chief Financial Officer, stated, "On June 30, 2024, we had $20.6 million of cash balances on hand, no bank debt, and borrowing availability of $23.8 million under our revolving credit facility. Our Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) measurement was a healthy 53 days on June 30, 2024, which is an improvement of 3 days when compared to a year ago."

About Mastech Digital, Inc.:

Mastech Digital (NYSE American: MHH) is a leading provider of Digital Transformation IT Services. The Company offers Data Management and Analytics Solutions, Digital Learning, and IT Staffing Services with a Digital First approach. A minority-owned enterprise, Mastech Digital is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with offices across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and India.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures:

This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures to supplement our financial results presented on a GAAP basis. The presentation of these financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Investors are cautioned that there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures as an analytical tool. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to their comparable GAAP measures are included in the attached financial tables.

We believe that providing non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share offers investors useful supplemental information about the financial performance of our business, enables comparison of financial results between periods where certain items may vary independent of business performance, and allows for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in operating our business. Additionally, management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating the Company's performance.

Specifically, the non-GAAP financial measures contained herein exclude the following expense items:

Amortization of acquired intangible assets: We amortize intangible assets acquired in connection with our June 2015 acquisition of Hudson IT, our July 2017 acquisition of the services division of InfoTrellis, Inc. and our October 2020 acquisition of AmberLeaf Partners. We exclude these amortization expenses in our non-GAAP financial measures because we believe it allows investors to make more meaningful comparisons between our operating results and those of other companies within our industry and facilitates a helpful comparison of our results with other periods.

Stock-based compensation expenses: We incur material recurring expenses related to non-cash, stock-based compensation. We exclude these expenses in our non-GAAP financial measures because we believe that it provides investors with meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance. In particular, because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions, and the variety of award types that companies can use under ASC 718, we believe that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude these expenses allows investors to make more meaningful comparisons between our operating results and those of other companies within our industry and facilitates comparison of our results with other periods.

Settlement reserve on employment-related claim, net of recoveries: In the second quarter of 2023, we recognized a pre-tax reserve of $3.1 million related to an employment claim asserted by a former employee who alleged various employment-related claims against the Company, including a claim of wrongful termination. During the third quarter of 2023, we formally settled this claim in accordance with the economic terms and conditions that were reflected in our second quarter 2023 financial statements. We have excluded this reserve in our non-GAAP financial measures because we believe it is not indicative of our ongoing operating performance and thus its exclusion allows investors to make more meaningful comparison between our operating results and those of other companies within our industry and facilitates a helpful comparison of our results with other periods.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements contained in this release are forward-looking statements based on management's expectations, estimates, projections, and assumptions. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "scheduled," "estimates" and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which include but are not limited to projections of and statements regarding the Company's ability to generate revenues, earnings, and cash flow. These statements are based on information currently available to the Company and it assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements as circumstances change. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results and trends may differ materially from what is forecasted in forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the level of market demand for the Company's services, the highly competitive market for the types of services offered by the Company, the impact of competitive factors on profit margins, market and general economic conditions that could cause the Company's clients to reduce their spending for its services, the Company's ability to create, acquire and build new lines of business, to attract and retain qualified personnel, reduce costs and conserve cash, the extent to which the Company's business is adversely affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic or any other pandemics or outbreaks disrupting day-to-day activities and other risks that are described in more detail in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.


                                                          
            
              
                MASTECH DIGITAL, INC.

                                                  
            
              
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                                      
            (Amounts in thousands)


                                                                           
            (Unaudited)




                                                                                                                         June 30, December 31,


                                                                                                                             2024          2023




                                            
            
              
                ASSETS



     Current assets:



          Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                      $20,587       $21,147



          Accounts receivable, net                                                                                        32,643        29,815



          Prepaid and other current assets                                                                                 7,385         5,501



                Total current assets                                                                                      60,615        56,463





     Equipment, enterprise software and leasehold improvements, net                                                        2,242         1,913



     Operating lease right-of-use assets, net                                                                              4,471         5,106



     Deferred income taxes                                                                                                   660           793



     Deferred financing costs, net                                                                                           236           284



     Non-current deposits                                                                                                    454           457



     Goodwill, net of impairment                                                                                          27,210        27,210



     Intangible assets, net of amortization                                                                               11,615        13,001



     
              
                 Total  assets                                                                             $107,503      $105,227




                                             LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY



     Current liabilities:



          Accounts payable                                                                                                $5,790        $4,659



          Current portion of operating lease liability                                                                     1,250         1,236



          Accrued payroll and related costs                                                                               11,347        12,354



          Other accrued liabilities                                                                                        1,889         1,622



                Total current liabilities                                                                                 20,276        19,871





     Long-term liabilities:



         Long-term operating lease liability, less current portion                                                         3,191         3,843



         Long-term accrued income taxes                                                                                                    69



                Total liabilities                                                                                         23,467        23,783





     Shareholders' equity:



          Common stock, par value $0.01 per share                                                                            134           133



          Additional paid-in capital                                                                                      36,813        35,345



          Retained earnings                                                                                               53,645        52,415



          Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)                                                                  (1,671)      (1,644)



          Treasury stock, at cost                                                                                        (4,885)      (4,805)



               Total shareholders' equity                                                                                 84,036        81,444



               Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                                                               $107,503      $105,227


                                                       
              
                
                  MASTECH DIGITAL, INC.

                                          
              
                
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                                         
              (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)


                                                                          
              (Unaudited)




                                                                                                                                 Three Months ended June 30,                   Six Months ended June 30,


                                                                                                                       2024          2023                       2024      2023





     Revenues                                                                                                      $49,534       $52,204                    $96,357  $107,267





     Cost of revenues                                                                                               35,554        38,560                     70,246    80,141





     Gross profit                                                                                                   13,980        13,644                     26,111    27,126





     Selling, general and administrative expenses:



        Operating expenses                                                                                          12,287        13,372                     24,824    26,322



        Employment-related claim, net of recoveries                                                                      -        3,100                               3,100



     Total selling, general and administrative expenses                                                             12,287        16,472                     24,824    29,422







     Income (loss) from operations                                                                                   1,693       (2,828)                     1,287   (2,296)





     Other income/(expense), net                                                                                       116            50                        240       (3)





     Income (loss) before income taxes                                                                               1,809       (2,778)                     1,527   (2,299)





     Income tax expense (benefit)                                                                                      418         (605)                       297     (387)



     Net income (loss)                                                                                              $1,391      $(2,173)                    $1,230  $(1,912)





     
                
                  Earnings (loss) per share:



     Basic                                                                                                           $0.12       $(0.19)                     $0.11   $(0.16)



     Diluted                                                                                                         $0.12       $(0.19)                     $0.10   $(0.16)





     
                
                  Weighted average common shares outstanding:



     Basic                                                                                                          11,652        11,620                     11,633    11,629



     Diluted                                                                                                        11,922        11,620                     11,915    11,629


                                                                  
              
                
                  MASTECH DIGITAL, INC.


                                                   
              
                
                  RECONCILIATION OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES


                                                                    
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                                                                                                                                              Three Months ended June 30,                    Six Months ended June 30,


                                                                                                                       2024                       2023                       2024       2023





     
                
                  GAAP Net Income                                                                    $1,391                   $(2,173)                    $1,230   $(1,912)





     
                
                  Adjustments:


        Amortization of acquired
         intangible assets                                                                                              693                        693                      1,386      1,386


        Stock-based compensation                                                                                        461                        842                      1,011      1,677


        Employment-related claim,
         net of recoveries                                                                                                                      3,100                                3,100


        Income tax adjustments                                                                                        (296)                   (1,171)                     (615)   (1,559)



     
                
                  Non-GAAP Net Income                                                                $2,249                     $1,291                     $3,012     $2,692







     
                
                  GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share                                                     $0.12                    $(0.19)                     $0.10    $(0.16)



     
                
                  Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share                                                 $0.19                      $0.11                      $0.25      $0.22







     
                
                  Weighted average common shares outstanding:



     GAAP Diluted Shares                                                                                            11,922                     11,620                     11,915     11,629



     Non-GAAP Diluted Shares                                                                                        11,922                     11,961                     11,915     12,014


                                                                
          
                
                  MASTECH DIGITAL, INC.


                                                            
         
              
                  SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION


                                                                         
              (Amounts in thousands)


                                                                               
              (Unaudited)




                                                                                                                                               Three Months ended June 30,                                 Six Months ended June 30,


                                                                                                                                 2024                   2023                    2024                  2023





     
                
                  Revenues:


                                                                    Data and analytics services                                $8,876                 $8,773                 $16,943               $18,168


                                                              
         IT staffing services                                       40,658                 43,431                  79,414                89,099


                                                                                                Total revenues                $49,534                $52,204                 $96,357              $107,267





     
                
                  Gross Margin %:


                                                                    Data and analytics services                                49.2 %                45.6 %                 47.9 %               41.9 %


                                                              
         IT staffing services                                       23.6 %                22.2 %                 22.7 %               21.9 %


                                                                                          Total gross margin %                28.2 %                26.1 %                 27.1 %               25.3 %





     
                
                  Segment Operating Income:


                                                                    Data and analytics services                                  $744                 $(881)                   $290              $(1,561)


                                                              
         IT staffing services                                        1,642                  1,846                   2,383                 3,751


                                                              
         Subtotal                                                    2,386                    965                   2,673                 2,190





     Amortization of acquired intangible assets                                                         (693)                          (693)                 (1,386)                 (1,386)



     Employment-related claim, net of recoveries                                                                                     (3,100)                                        (3,100)



     Interest income (expense) and other, net                                                             116                              50                      240                     (3)



     
                
                  Income before income taxes                                            $1,809                        $(2,778)                  $1,527                $(2,299)

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