Information Services Group (ISG) reported a strong third quarter with revenue growth driven by the Americas and recurring revenues, alongside significant improvements in adjusted EBITDA and cash flow from operations.
Third-quarter GAAP revenues of $62.4 million, up 2% from prior year, and up 8% excluding divested automation unit.
positiveAdjusted EBITDA of $8.4 million, up 19% versus prior year.
positiveGenerated $11.1 million in cash from operations, up from $8.8 million in prior year.
positiveAdjusted EBITDA margin increased 196 basis points to 13.5% from 11.6% in the prior year.
positiveAmericas revenue up 11% (excluding automation unit), Europe returning to growth up 7% (excluding automation unit), and recurring revenues up 9%.
positiveAsia Pacific revenues were down 15% on a reported basis versus the prior year.
attentionReported revenues were up only 2% from $61.3 million in the prior year, with the 8% growth being contingent on excluding the divested automation unit.
attentionEurope revenues were down 1% on a reported basis, despite returning to growth when excluding the divested unit.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
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ISG delivered an excellent third quarter, continuing our AI-powered momentum with clients.
Excluding our divested automation unit, Q3 revenues were up 8 percent, with the Americas up 11 percent; Europe returning to growth, up 7 percent, and recurring revenues up 9 percent.
Our adjusted EBITDA rose 19 percent, and our adjusted EBITDA margin increased nearly 200 basis points, due to a more profitable mix of business and our continued focus on operating efficiency.
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