CRITEO REPORTS STRONG THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTS
Raises Full Year 2025 Margin Outlook
Announces Intention to Redomicile to Luxembourg and List Ordinary Shares on Nasdaq
Names Amazon Veteran Edouard Dinichert as Chief Customer Officer
NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ: CRTO) ("Criteo" or the "Company"), the global platform connecting the commerce ecosystem, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.
Third Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights:
The following table summarizes our consolidated financial results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2025:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2025
2024
YoY
Change
2025
2024
YoY
Change
(in millions, except EPS data)
GAAP Results
Revenue
$470
$459
2 %
$1,404
$1,380
2 %
Gross Profit
$256
$232
11 %
$752
$682
10 %
Net Income
$40
$6
552 %
$103
$43
141 %
Gross Profit margin
55 %
51 %
4ppt
54 %
49 %
5 ppt
Diluted EPS
$0.70
$0.11
536 %
$1.75
$0.69
154 %
Cash from operating activities
$90
$58
56 %
$151
$89
70 %
Cash and cash equivalents
$255
$209
22 %
$255
$209
22 %
Non-GAAP Results 1
Contribution ex-TAC
$288
$266
8 %
$845
$787
7 %
Adjusted EBITDA
$105
$82
28 %
$287
$246
16 %
Adjusted diluted EPS
$1.31
$0.96
36 %
$3.32
$2.84
17 %
Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$67
$39
74 %
$76
$35
115 %
FCF / Adjusted EBITDA
64 %
47 %
17ppt
27 %
14 %
13 ppt
"Our growth in media spend this quarter reflects steady progress on our strategy with strong execution. Our ability to deliver measurable outcomes across channels continues to differentiate Criteo and build momentum," said Michael Komasinski, Chief Executive Officer of Criteo. "We are advancing rapidly in innovation, leveraging our deep commerce data and AI to position Criteo at the forefront of agentic AI and deliver sustainable shareholder value."
Operating Highlights
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1 Contribution ex-TAC, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted diluted EPS and Free Cash Flow are not measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
2 Media spend is defined as the media spend activated on behalf of our Retail Media clients and our Performance Media clients.
3 Constant currency measures exclude the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and is computed by applying the prior year monthly exchange rates to transactions denominated in settlement or billing currencies other than the U.S. dollar.
Financial Summary
Revenue for Q3 2025 was $470 million, gross profit was $256 million and Contribution ex-TAC was $288 million. Net income for Q3 2025 was $40 million, representing $0.70 per share on a diluted basis. Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $105 million, resulting in an adjusted diluted EPS of $1.31. As reported, revenue for Q3 increased 2%, gross profit increased 11% and Contribution ex-TAC increased 8%. At constant currency, revenue for Q3 2025 was flat and Contribution ex-TAC increased 6%. Cash flow from operating activities was $90 million in Q3 2025 and Free Cash Flow was $67 million in Q3 2025. As of September 30, 2025, we had $296 million in cash and marketable securities on our balance sheet.
Sarah Glickman, Chief Financial Officer, said, "We delivered strong top-line growth and Adjusted EBITDA margin, with robust Free Cash Flow, demonstrating the power of our operating model. We are balancing disciplined operational execution with smart investments in AI innovation to drive shareholder value."
Third Quarter 2025 Results
Revenue, Gross Profit and Contribution ex-TAC
Revenue increased 2% year-over-year in Q3 2025, or was flat at constant currency, to $470 million (Q3 2024: $459 million). Gross profit increased 11% year-over-year in Q3 2025 to $256 million (Q3 2024: $232 million). Gross profit as a percentage of revenue, or gross profit margin, was 55% (Q3 2024: 51%). Contribution ex-TAC in the third quarter increased 8% year-over-year, or increased 6% at constant currency, to $288 million (Q3 2024: $266 million).
Net Income and Adjusted Net Income
Net income increased to $40 million in Q3 2025 (Q3 2024: net income: $6 million). Net income allocated to shareholders of Criteo was $38 million, or $0.70 per share on a diluted basis (Q3 2024: net income allocated to shareholders of $6 million, or $0.11 per share on a diluted basis).
Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP financial measure, increased to $70 million, or $1.31 per share on a diluted basis (Q3 2024: $56 million, or $0.96 per share on a diluted basis).
Adjusted EBITDA and Operating Expenses
Adjusted EBITDA was $105 million, representing an increase of 28% year-over-year (Q3 2024: $82 million), driven by higher Contribution ex-TAC over the period and effective cost management. Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of Contribution ex-TAC, or Adjusted EBITDA margin, was 36% (Q3 2024: 31%).
Operating expenses decreased (8)% year-over-year to $205 million (Q3 2024: $222 million), with rigor on resource allocation and lower equity award compensation expense partially offset by planned growth investments. Non-GAAP operating expenses were flat year-over-year to $158 million (Q3 2024: $158 million).
Cash Flow, Cash and Financial Liquidity Position
Cash flow from operating activities was $90 million in Q3 2025 (Q3 2024: $58 million).
Free Cash Flow increased to $67 million in Q3 2025: (Q3 2024: $39 million). On a trailing 12-month basis, Free Cash Flow was $222 million.
Cash and cash equivalents, and marketable securities, were $296 million, a $(36) million decrease compared to December 31, 2024, after spending $115 million on share repurchases in the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
As of September 30, 2025, the Company had total financial liquidity of approximately $811 million, including its cash position, marketable securities, revolving credit facility and treasury shares reserved for M&A.
Redomiciliation to Luxemburg and Direct Listing
The Company also announced its intention to pursue a transfer of its legal domicile from France to Luxembourg via a cross-border conversion (the "Conversion") and replace its American Depositary Shares ("ADS") structure with ordinary shares to be directly listed on Nasdaq. The redomiciliation to Luxembourg and the direct listing of Criteo's ordinary shares on Nasdaq offer significant benefits, including eliminating most of the legal complexities currently applicable to Criteo, enhancing flexibility in capital allocation, and broadening the shareholder base.
The Conversion is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026, subject to the prior consultation with Criteo's works council and certain closing conditions, including shareholder approval. Following the Conversion, Criteo intends to pursue a subsequent transfer of its domicile from Luxembourg to the United States which would enable broader eligibility for major United States stock indices, if the Board determines such action is in the best interests of Criteo and its shareholders.
2025 Business Outlook
The following forward-looking statements reflect Criteo's expectations as of October 29, 2025.
Fiscal year 2025 guidance:
Fourth quarter 2025 guidance:
The Company's fourth quarter 2025 guidance reflects the temporary impact of previously communicated scope changes with two specific Retail Media clients and should not be viewed as a run-rate for 2026.
The above guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 assumes the following exchange rates for the main currencies impacting our business: a U.S. dollar-euro rate of 0.886, a U.S. dollar-Japanese Yen rate of 149, a U.S. dollar-British Pound rate of 0.756, a U.S. dollar-Korean Won rate of 1,409 and a U.S. dollar-Brazilian Real rate of 5.81.
The above guidance assumes that no additional acquisitions are completed during the last quarter of 2025.
Reconciliations of Contribution ex-TAC, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance to the closest corresponding U.S. GAAP measures are not available without unreasonable efforts on a forward-looking basis due to the high variability, complexity and low visibility with respect to the charges excluded from these non-GAAP measures; in particular, the measures and effects of equity awards compensation expense specific to equity compensation awards that are directly impacted by unpredictable fluctuations in our share price. The variability of the above charges could potentially have a significant impact on our future U.S. GAAP financial results.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release and its attachments include the following financial measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"): Contribution ex-TAC, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted diluted EPS, Free Cash Flow and Non-GAAP Operating Expenses. These measures are not calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Contribution ex-TAC is a profitability measure akin to gross profit. It is calculated by deducting traffic acquisition costs from revenue and reconciled to gross profit through the exclusion of other costs of revenue. Contribution ex-TAC is not a measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We have included Contribution ex-TAC because it is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to evaluate operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions. In particular, we believe that this measure can provide useful measures for period-to-period comparisons of our business. Accordingly, we believe that Contribution ex-TAC provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations in the same manner as our management and board of directors.
Adjusted EBITDA is our consolidated earnings before financial income (expense), income taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted to eliminate the impact of equity related compensation, which includes employee equity awards compensation and director fees for share purchases, pension service costs, certain acquisition costs, certain restructuring, integration and transformation costs, and other nonrecurring or noncash items impacting net income that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing business performance. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are key measures used by our management and board of directors to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short- and long-term operational plans. In particular, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin can provide useful measures for period-to-period comparisons of our business. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin provide useful information to investors and the market generally in understanding and evaluating our results of operations in the same manner as our management and board of directors.
Adjusted Net Income is our net income adjusted to eliminate the impact of equity related compensation, which includes employee equity awards compensation and director fees for share purchases, amortization of acquisition-related assets, certain restructuring, integration and transformation costs, certain acquisition costs, other nonrecurring or noncash items impacting net income that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing business performance, and the tax impact of these adjustments. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted diluted EPS are key measures used by our management and board of directors to evaluate operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital. In particular, we believe that Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted diluted EPS can provide useful measures for period-to-period comparisons of our business. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted diluted EPS provide useful information to investors and the market generally in understanding and evaluating our results of operations in the same manner as our management and board of directors.
Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities less acquisition of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and change in accounts payable related to intangible assets, property and equipment. Free Cash Flow Conversion is defined as free cash flow divided by Adjusted EBITDA. Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Conversion are key measures used by our management and board of directors to evaluate the Company's ability to generate cash. Accordingly, we believe that Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Conversion permit a more complete and comprehensive analysis of our available cash flows.
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses are our consolidated operating expenses adjusted to eliminate depreciation and amortization, equity related compensation, which includes employee equity awards compensation and director fees for share purchases, pension service costs, certain restructuring, integration and transformation costs, certain acquisition costs, and other nonrecurring or noncash items. The Company uses Non-GAAP Operating Expenses to understand and compare operating results across accounting periods, for internal budgeting and forecasting purposes, for short-term and long-term operational plans, and to assess and measure our financial performance and the ability of our operations to generate cash. We believe Non-GAAP Operating Expenses reflects our ongoing operating expenses in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparisons and analysis of trends in our business. As a result, we believe that Non-GAAP Operating Expenses provides useful information to investors in understanding and evaluating our core operating performance and trends in the same manner as our management and in comparing financial results across periods. In addition, Non-GAAP Operating Expenses is a key component in calculating Adjusted EBITDA, which is one of the key measures the Company uses to provide its quarterly and annual business outlook to the investment community.
Please refer to the supplemental financial tables provided in the appendix of this press release for a reconciliation of Contribution ex-TAC to gross profit, Adjusted EBITDA to net income, Adjusted Net Income to net income, Free Cash Flow to cash flow from operating activities, and Non-GAAP Operating Expenses to operating expenses, in each case, the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure. Our use of non-GAAP financial measures has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider such non-GAAP measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are: 1) other companies, including companies in our industry which have similar business arrangements, may address the impact of TAC differently; and 2) other companies may report Contribution ex-TAC, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Free Cash Flow, Non-GAAP Operating Expenses or similarly titled measures but calculate them differently or over different regions, which reduces their usefulness as comparative measures. Because of these and other limitations, you should consider these measures alongside our U.S. GAAP financial results, including revenue and net income.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including projected financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025 and the year ending December 31, 2025, our expectations regarding our market opportunity and future growth prospects and other statements that are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: failure related to our technology and our ability to innovate and respond to changes in technology; uncertainty regarding our ability to access a consistent supply of internet display advertising inventory and expand access to such inventory; investments in new business opportunities and the timing of these investments; whether the projected benefits of acquisitions or strategic transactions, including the Conversion, materialize as expected; uncertainty regarding international operations and expansion, including related to changes in a specific country's or region's political or economic conditions (such as changes in or new tariffs); the impact of competition or client in-housing; uncertainty regarding legislative, regulatory or self-regulatory developments regarding data privacy matters and the impact of efforts by other participants in our industry to comply therewith; our ability to obtain and utilize certain data as a result of consumer concerns regarding data collection and sharing, as well as potential limitations in accessing data from third parties; failure to enhance our brand cost-effectively; recent growth rates not being indicative of future growth; client flexibility to increase or decrease spend; our ability to manage growth, potential fluctuations in operating results, our ability to grow our base of clients, and the financial impact of maximizing Contribution ex-TAC, as well as risks related to future opportunities and plans, including the uncertainty of expected future financial performance and results; changes in general political, economic and competitive conditions and specific market conditions; adverse changes in the marketing industry; changes in applicable laws or accounting practices; failure to obtain the required shareholder vote to adopt the proposals needed to complete the Conversion; failure to satisfy any of the other conditions to the Conversion, including the condition that the option to withdraw shares for cash in connection with the Conversion is not exercised above a certain threshold; the Conversion not being completed; the impact or outcome of any legal proceedings or regulatory actions that may be instituted against us in connection with the Conversion; failure to list our shares on Nasdaq following the Conversion or maintain our listing thereafter; inability to take advantage of the potential strategic opportunities provided by, and realize the potential benefits of, the Conversion; the disruption of current plans and operations by the Conversion; the disruption to the Company's relationships, including with employees, landowners, suppliers, lenders, partners, governments and shareholders; the future financial performance of Criteo following the Conversion, including our anticipated growth rate and market opportunity; changes in shareholders' rights as a result of the Conversion; inability to terminate the deposit agreement and withdraw our ordinary shares from the depositary so as to terminate our ADS program in connection with the Conversion; difficulty in adapting to operating under the laws of Luxembourg; the deferment or abandonment of the Conversion by our board of directors up to three days prior to the general shareholders' meeting to vote thereon; following the completion of the Conversion, a delay or failure in our ability to redomicile to the United States via the merger into a newly incorporated and wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary for any reason; costs or taxes related to the Conversion; and those risks detailed from time-to-time under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Company's SEC filings and reports, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2025, and in subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, the Registration Statement on Form S-4 expected to be filed in connection with the Conversion, as well as future filings and reports by the Company. Importantly, at this time, macro-economic conditions including inflation and fluctuating interest rates in the U.S. have impacted and may continue to impact Criteo's business, financial condition, cash flow and results of operations. Accordingly, a forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances and those future events or circumstances may not occur. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release.
Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations or otherwise.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the Conversion, Criteo intends to file a Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the SEC that will include a preliminary proxy statement for a special meeting of Criteo's shareholders to approve the Conversion and will also constitute a preliminary prospectus. After the Registration Statement on Form S-4 is declared effective, the definitive proxy statement / prospectus and other relevant documents will be made available to Criteo's shareholders as of the record date established for voting on the Conversion and the other proposals relating to the Conversion set forth in the proxy statement / prospectus. Criteo may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the Conversion. This release is not a substitute for the registration statements, the proxy statement / prospectus (if and when available) or any other document that Criteo may file with the SEC with respect to the Conversion. The definitive proxy statement / prospectus will be mailed to Criteo's shareholders. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE PROXY STATEMENT / PROSPECTUS, ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CRITEO AND THE CONVERSION.
Shareholders will be able to obtain copies of these materials (if and when they are available) and other documents containing important information about Criteo and the Conversion, once such documents are filed with the SEC, free of charge through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Copies of documents filed with the SEC by Criteo are made available free of charge on Criteo's investor relations website at https://criteo.investorroom.com.
No Offer or Solicitation
This release is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute, or form part of, an offer, invitation or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, pursuant to the Conversion or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law.
Participants in the Solicitation
Criteo and its directors and certain of its executive officers and other employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Criteo's shareholders in connection with the Conversion. Information about Criteo's directors and executive officers is set forth in the proxy statement for Criteo's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 29, 2025. Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interest of such participants by reading the proxy statement / prospectus and other relevant materials regarding the Conversion to be filed with the SEC when they become available. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above in "Additional Information and Where to Find It."
Conference Call Information
Criteo's senior management team will discuss the Company's earnings on a call that will take place today, October 29, 2025, at 8:00 AM ET, 1:00 PM CET. The conference call will be webcast live on the Company's website at https://criteo.investorroom.com/ and will subsequently be available for replay.
Please ask to be joined into the "Criteo" call.
About Criteo
Criteo (NASDAQ: CRTO) is the global platform connecting the commerce ecosystem for brands, agencies, retailers, and media owners. Its AI-powered advertising platform has unique access to more than $1 trillion in annual commerce sales—powering connections with shoppers, inspiring discovery, and enabling highly personalized experiences. With thousands of clients and partnerships spanning global retail to digital commerce, Criteo delivers the technology, tools, and insights businesses need to drive performance and growth. For more information, please visit www.criteo.com.
Contacts
Criteo Investor Relations
Melanie Dambre, m.dambre@criteo.com
Criteo Public Relations
Jessica Meyers, j.meyers@criteo.com
Financial information to follow
CRITEO S.A.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)
September 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 255,014
$ 290,693
Trade receivables, net of allowances of $ 23.4 million and $ 28.6 million at September 30,
2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively
568,733
800,859
Income taxes
37,823
1,550
Other taxes
63,045
53,883
Other current assets
57,299
50,887
Marketable securities - current portion
23,746
26,242
Total current assets
1,005,660
1,224,114
Property and equipment, net
129,133
107,222
Intangible assets, net
157,219
158,384
Goodwill
535,245
515,188
Right of Use Asset - operating lease
106,675
99,468
Marketable securities - noncurrent portion
17,612
15,584
Noncurrent financial assets
5,169
4,332
Other noncurrent assets
46,429
61,151
Deferred tax assets
59,144
81,006
Total noncurrent assets
1,056,626
1,042,335
Total assets
$ 2,062,286
$ 2,266,449
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Trade payables
$ 530,568
$ 802,524
Contingencies - current portion
11,190
1,882
Income taxes
8,075
34,863
Financial liabilities - current portion
9,222
3,325
Lease liability - operating - current portion
27,133
25,812
Other taxes
18,748
19,148
Employee - related payables
94,632
109,227
Other current liabilities
55,540
49,819
Total current liabilities
755,108
1,046,600
Deferred tax liabilities
4,552
4,067
Defined benefit plans
5,725
4,709
Financial liabilities - noncurrent portion
336
297
Lease liability - operating - noncurrent portion
82,175
77,584
Contingencies - noncurrent portion
22,336
31,939
Other noncurrent liabilities
21,117
20,156
Total noncurrent liabilities
136,241
138,752
Total liabilities
891,349
1,185,352
Shareholders' equity:
Common shares, €0.025 par value, 57,854,895 and 57,744,839 shares authorized, issued and
outstanding at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
1,933
1,931
Treasury stock, 5,305,737 and 3,467,417 shares at cost as of September 30, 2025 and
December 31, 2024, respectively.
(176,078)
(125,298)
Additional paid-in capital
709,221
709,580
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(65,521)
(108,768)
Retained earnings
661,496
571,744
Equity attributable to the shareholders of Criteo S.A.
1,131,051
1,049,189
Noncontrolling interests
39,886
31,908
Total equity
1,170,937
1,081,097
Total equity and liabilities
$ 2,062,286
$ 2,266,449
CRITEO S.A.
Consolidated Statement of Operations
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data, unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Revenue
$ 469,660
$ 458,892
$ 1,403,765
$ 1,380,254
Cost of revenue
Traffic acquisition cost
181,526
192,789
559,190
593,170
Other cost of revenue
31,651
34,171
92,598
105,084
Gross profit
256,483
231,932
751,977
682,000
Operating expenses:
Research and development expenses
67,678
85,285
208,037
211,782
Sales and operations expenses
86,995
90,823
284,099
278,734
General and administrative expenses
50,181
46,222
129,590
134,590
Total operating expenses
204,854
222,330
621,726
625,106
Income from operations
51,629
9,602
130,251
56,894
Financial and other income (expense)
(21)
(8)
480
889
Income before taxes
51,608
9,594
130,731
57,783
Provision for income taxes
11,531
3,450
27,723
15,014
Net income
$ 40,077
$ 6,144
$ 103,008
$ 42,769
Net income available to shareholders of Criteo S.A.
$ 37,782
$ 6,245
$ 96,960
$ 40,476
Net income (loss) available to noncontrolling interests
$ 2,295
$ (101)
$ 6,048
$ 2,293
Weighted average shares outstanding used in computing per share amounts:
Basic
52,565,601
54,695,112
53,170,066
54,840,650
Diluted
53,760,200
58,430,133
55,356,346
58,909,952
Net income allocated to shareholders per share:
Basic
$ 0.72
$ 0.11
$ 1.82
$ 0.74
Diluted
$ 0.70
$ 0.11
$ 1.75
$ 0.69
CRITEO S.A.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income
$ 40,077
$ 6,144
$ 103,008
$ 42,769
Noncash and nonoperating items
42,751
53,439
113,619
136,013
- Amortization and provisions
36,634
20,810
97,119
67,134
- Equity awards compensation expense
14,843
34,215
52,037
82,193
- Net (gain) or loss on disposal of noncurrent assets
(100)
350
(59)
924
- Change in uncertain tax positions
710
7
421
1,764
- Net change in fair value of earn-out
—
15
—
3,202
- Change in deferred taxes
10,952
(24,459)
23,387
(16,370)
- Change in income taxes
(20,294)
19,099
(64,489)
(9,321)
- Other
6
3,402
5,203
6,487
Changes in assets and liabilities:
6,772
(2,080)
(66,083)
(90,075)
- Trade receivables
100,347
2,075
261,726
138,595
- Trade payables
(96,472)
(17,653)
(299,713)
(210,863)
- Other current assets
(7,123)
(4,482)
5,325
(739)
- Other current liabilities
11,038
17,997
(31,890)
(14,239)
- Change in operating lease liabilities and right of use assets
(1,018)
(17)
(1,531)
(2,829)
Net cash provided by operating activities
89,600
57,503
150,544
88,707
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of intangible assets, property and equipment
(22,968)
(18,880)
(75,310)
(53,953)
Disposal of intangibles assets, property and equipment
710
(19)
1,079
711
Payment for business, net of cash acquired
—
—
—
(527)
Purchases of marketable securities
(5,781)
(4,915)
(23,179)
(5,738)
Maturities and sales of marketable securities
641
5
28,287
541
Net cash used in investing activities
(27,398)
(23,809)
(69,123)
(58,966)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
—
3,226
1,897
4,433
Repurchase of treasury stocks
(10,948)
(54,997)
(115,444)
(157,492)
Change in other financing activities
(290)
(486)
(834)
(1,296)
Net cash used in financing activities
(11,238)
(52,257)
(114,381)
(154,355)
Effect of exchange rates changes on cash and cash equivalents
(1,653)
10,855
(2,648)
(2,737)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
49,311
(7,708)
(35,608)
(127,351)
Net cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period
206,024
291,698
290,943
411,341
Net cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period
$ 255,335
$ 283,990
$ 255,335
$ 283,990
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for taxes, net of refunds
$ (20,163)
$ (11,528)
$ (68,404)
$ (36,099)
Cash paid for interest
$ (381)
$ (379)
$ (969)
$ (1,032)
Noncash investing and financing activities
Intangible assets, property and equipment acquired through payables
$ 10,552
$ 5,799
$ 10,552
$ 5,799
CRITEO S.A.
Reconciliation of Cash from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow
(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
$ 89,600
$ 57,503
$ 150,544
$ 88,707
Acquisition of intangible assets, property and equipment
(22,968)
(18,880)
(75,310)
(53,953)
Disposal of intangible assets, property and equipment
710
(19)
1,079
711
FREE CASH FLOW (1)
$ 67,342
$ 38,604
$ 76,313
$ 35,465
(1) Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities less acquisition and disposition of intangible assets, property and equipment.
CRITEO S.A.
Reconciliation of Contribution ex-TAC to Gross Profit
(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Gross Profit
256,483
231,932
751,977
682,000
Other Cost of Revenue
31,651
34,171
92,598
105,084
Contribution ex-TAC (1)
$ 288,134
$ 266,103
$ 844,575
$ 787,084
(1) Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section for the definition of this Non-GAAP metric.
CRITEO S.A.
Segment Information
(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
Segment
2025
2024
YoY
Change
YoY
Change
at
Constant
Currency (2)
2025
2024
YoY
Change
YoY
Change
at
Constant
Currency (2)
Revenue
Retail Media
$ 67,114
$ 60,765
10 %
10 %
$ 187,525
$ 166,414
13 %
13 %
Performance Media
402,546
398,127
1 %
(1) %
1,216,240
1,213,840
— %
(1) %
Total
469,660
458,892
2 %
— %
1,403,765
1,380,254
2 %
1 %
Contribution ex-TAC
Retail Media
66,265
59,583
11 %
11 %
185,064
163,618
13 %
13 %
Performance Media
221,869
206,520
7 %
5 %
659,511
623,466
6 %
5 %
Total (1)
$ 288,134
$ 266,103
8 %
6 %
$ 844,575
$ 787,084
7 %
7 %
(1) Refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this filing for the definition of the Non-GAAP metric.
(2) Constant currency measures exclude the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and are computed by applying the prior year monthly exchange rates to transactions denominated in settlement or billing currencies other than the US dollar.
CRITEO S.A.
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income
(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2025
2024
YoY
Change
2025
2024
YoY
Change
Net income
$ 40,077
$ 6,144
552 %
$ 103,008
$ 42,769
141 %
Adjustments:
Financial (income) expense
21
8
163 %
(131)
(889)
85 %
Provision for income taxes
11,531
3,450
234 %
27,723
15,014
85 %
Equity related compensation
15,071
34,863
(57) %
52,494
84,032
(38) %
Pension service costs
205
174
18 %
583
518
13 %
Depreciation and amortization expense (2)
29,771
25,684
16 %
91,228
75,679
21 %
Acquisition-related costs
—
1,961
(100) %
—
1,961
(100) %
Restructuring, integration and transformation costs
6,904
9,717
(29) %
9,331
27,026
(65) %
Other noncash or nonrecurring events (2) (3)
1,500
—
NM
2,372
—
NM
Total net adjustments
65,003
75,857
(14) %
183,600
203,341
(10) %
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$ 105,080
$ 82,001
28 %
$ 286,608
$ 246,110
16 %
(1) Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section for the definition of this Non-GAAP metric.
(2) During the second quarter of 2025, the Company recorded accelerated amortization of $7.9 million, included in depreciation and amortization expense, and a nonrecurring impairment charge of approximately $0.9 million, recorded in other noncash or nonrecurring events, related to internally developed intangible assets, triggered by Alphabet Inc.'s decision not to proceed with the deprecation of third-party cookies in its Chrome browser.
(3) During the third quarter of 2025, the Company agreed to settle with the plaintiffs a legal matter for $7.0 million, subject to court approval, with one of the co-defendants agreeing to indemnify the Company for $5.5 million. Based on these agreements, the Company recorded a net probable loss of $1.5 million as of September 30, 2025.
CRITEO S.A.
Reconciliation from Non-GAAP Operating Expenses to Operating Expenses under GAAP
(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2025
2024
YoY
Change
2025
2024
YoY
Change
Research and Development expenses
$ 67,678
$ 85,285
(21) %
$ 208,037
$ 211,782
(2) %
Equity related compensation
5,868
21,261
(72) %
15,600
44,915
(65) %
Depreciation and Amortization expense (2)
19,045
13,593
40 %
61,457
38,196
61 %
Pension service costs
112
92
22 %
322
273
18 %
Restructuring, integration and transformation costs
399
5,454
(93) %
488
8,164
(94) %
Other noncash or nonrecurring events
—
—
NM
872
—
NM
Non-GAAP - Research and Development expenses
42,254
44,885
(6) %
129,298
120,234
8 %
Sales and Operations expenses
86,995
90,823
(4) %
284,099
278,734
2 %
Equity related compensation
1,415
5,032
(72) %
14,190
16,093
(12) %
Depreciation and Amortization expense
3,598
3,279
10 %
10,511
9,649
9 %
Pension service costs
28
26
8 %
76
78
(3) %
Restructuring, integration and transformation costs
35
856
(96) %
89
5,493
(98) %
Non-GAAP - Sales and Operations expenses
81,919
81,630
— %
259,233
247,421
5 %
General and Administrative expenses
50,181
46,222
9 %
129,590
134,590
(4) %
Equity related compensation
7,788
8,570
(9) %
22,704
23,024
(1) %
Depreciation and Amortization expense
381
437
(13) %
1,064
1,325
(20) %
Pension service costs
65
56
16 %
185
167
11 %
Acquisition-related costs
—
1,961
(100) %
—
1,961
(100) %
Restructuring, integration and transformation costs
6,470
3,407
90 %
8,754
13,369
(35) %
Other noncash or nonrecurring events (3)
1,500
—
NM
1,500
—
NM
Non-GAAP - General and Administrative expenses
33,977
31,791
7 %
95,383
94,744
1 %
Total Operating expenses
204,854
222,330
(8) %
621,726
625,106
(1) %
Equity related compensation
15,071
34,863
(57) %
52,494
84,032
(38) %
Depreciation and Amortization expense
23,024
17,309
33 %
73,032
49,170
49 %
Pension service costs
205
174
18 %
583
518
13 %
Acquisition-related costs
—
1,961
(100) %
—
1,961
(100) %
Restructuring, integration and transformation costs
6,904
9,717
(29) %
9,331
27,026
(65) %
Other noncash or nonrecurring events (2) (3)
1,500
—
NM
2,372
—
NM
Total Non-GAAP Operating expenses (1)
158,150
$ 158,306
— %
483,914
462,399
5 %
(1) Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section for the definition of this Non-GAAP metric.
(2) During the second quarter of 2025, the Company recorded accelerated amortization of $7.9 million, included in depreciation and amortization expense, and a nonrecurring impairment charge of approximately $0.9 million, recorded in other noncash or nonrecurring events, related to internally developed intangible assets, triggered by Alphabet Inc.'s decision not to proceed with the deprecation of third-party cookies in its Chrome browser.
(3) During the third quarter of 2025, the Company agreed to settle with the plaintiffs a legal matter for $7.0 million, subject to court approval, with one of the co-defendants agreeing to indemnify the Company for $5.5 million. Based on these agreements, the Company recorded a net probable loss of $1.5 million as of September 30, 2025.
CRITEO S.A.
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income to Net Income (Loss)
(U.S. dollars in thousands except share and per share data, unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2025
2024
YoY
Change
2025
2024
YoY
Change
Net income
$ 40,077
$ 6,144
552 %
$ 103,008
$ 42,769
141 %
Adjustments:
Equity related compensation
15,071
34,863
(57) %
52,494
84,032
(38) %
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets
9,896
8,995
10 %
28,531
26,287
9 %
Acquisition related costs
—
1,961
(100) %
—
1,961
(100) %
Restructuring, integration and transformation costs
6,904
9,717
(29) %
9,331
27,026
(65) %
Other noncash or nonrecurring events (2) (3)
1,500
—
NM
2,372
—
NM
Tax impact of the above adjustments (4)
(3,144)
(5,862)
46 %
(11,813)
(15,048)
21 %
Total net adjustments
30,227
49,674
(39) %
80,915
124,258
(35) %
Adjusted net income (1)
$ 70,304
$ 55,818
26 %
$ 183,923
$ 167,027
10 %
Weighted average shares outstanding
- Basic
52,565,601
54,695,112
53,170,066
54,840,650
- Diluted
53,760,200
58,430,133
55,356,346
58,909,952
Adjusted net income per share
- Basic
$ 1.34
$ 1.02
31 %
$ 3.46
$ 3.05
13 %
- Diluted
$ 1.31
$ 0.96
36 %
$ 3.32
$ 2.84
17 %
(1) Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section for the definition of this Non-GAAP metric.
(2) During the second quarter of 2025, the Company recorded a nonrecurring impairment charge of approximately $0.9 million related to internally developed intangible assets, triggered by Alphabet Inc.'s decision not to proceed with the deprecation of third-party cookies in its Chrome browser.
(3) During the third quarter of 2025, the Company agreed to settle with the plaintiffs a legal matter for $7.0 million, subject to court approval, with one of the co-defendants agreeing to indemnify the Company for $5.5 million. Based on these agreements, the Company recorded a net probable loss of $1.5 million as of September 30, 2025.
(4) We consider the nature of the adjustment to determine its tax treatment in the various tax jurisdictions we operate in. The tax impact is calculated by applying the actual tax rate for the entity and period to which the adjustment relates.
CRITEO S.A.
Constant Currency Reconciliation (1)
(U.S. dollars in thousands, unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2025
2024
YoY
Change
2025
2024
YoY
Change
Gross Profit as reported
$ 256,483
$ 231,932
11 %
$ 751,977
$ 682,000
10 %
Other cost of revenue as reported
31,651
34,171
(7) %
92,598
105,084
(12) %
Contribution ex-TAC as reported (2)
288,134
266,103
8 %
844,575
787,084
7 %
Conversion impact U.S. dollar/other currencies
(5,857)
—
(5,798)
—
Contribution ex-TAC at constant currency
282,277
266,103
6 %
838,777
787,084
7 %
Traffic acquisition costs as reported
181,526
192,789
(6) %
559,190
593,170
(6) %
Conversion impact U.S. dollar/other currencies
(3,288)
—
(2,711)
—
Traffic acquisition costs at constant currency
178,238
192,789
(8) %
556,479
593,170
(6) %
Revenue as reported
469,660
458,892
2 %
1,403,765
1,380,254
2 %
Conversion impact U.S. dollar/other currencies
(9,145)
—
(8,509)
—
Revenue at constant currency
$ 460,515
$ 458,892
— %
$ 1,395,256
$ 1,380,254
1 %
(1) Constant currency measures exclude the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and are computed by applying the prior year monthly exchange rates to transactions denominated in settlement or billing currencies other than the US dollar.
(2) Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section for the definition of this Non-GAAP metric.
CRITEO S.A.
Information on Share Count
(unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
2025
2024
Shares outstanding as at January 1,
54,277,422
55,765,091
Weighted average number of shares issued during the period
(1,107,356)
(924,441)
Basic number of shares - Basic EPS basis
53,170,066
54,840,650
Dilutive effect of share-based awards - Treasury method
2,186,280
4,069,302
Diluted number of shares - Diluted EPS basis
55,356,346
58,909,952
Shares issued as at September 30, before Treasury stocks
57,854,895
59,180,216
Treasury stocks as of September 30,
(5,305,737)
(4,399,179)
Shares outstanding as of September 30, after Treasury stocks
52,549,158
54,781,037
Total dilutive effect of share-based awards
5,818,575
7,238,687
Fully diluted shares as at September 30,
58,367,733
62,019,724
CRITEO S.A.
Supplemental Financial Information and Operating Metrics
(U.S. dollars in thousands except where stated, unaudited)
YoY
Change
QoQ
Change
Q3
2025
Q2
2025
Q1
2025
Q4
2024
Q3
2024
Q2
2024
Q1
2024
Q4
2023
Q3
2023
Clients
(1) %
(1) %
16,977
17,142
17,084
17,269
17,162
17,744
17,767
18,197
18,423
Revenue
2 %
(3) %
469,660
482,671
451,434
553,035
458,892
471,307
450,055
566,302
469,193
Americas
(2) %
1 %
201,978
199,797
192,908
274,620
206,816
212,374
198,365
280,597
219,667
EMEA
8 %
(6) %
174,335
185,955
164,861
183,372
161,745
168,496
162,842
189,291
158,756
APAC
3 %
(4) %
93,347
96,919
93,665
95,043
90,331
90,437
88,848
96,414
90,770
Revenue
2 %
(3) %
469,660
482,671
451,434
553,035
458,892
471,307
450,055
566,302
469,193
Retail Media
10 %
10 %
67,114
60,913
59,498
91,889
60,765
54,777
50,872
76,583
49,813
Performance Media
1 %
(5) %
402,546
421,758
391,936
461,146
398,127
416,530
399,183
489,719
419,380
TAC
(6) %
(5) %
181,526
190,602
187,062
218,636
192,789
204,214
196,167
249,926
223,798
Retail Media
(28) %
(6) %
849
904
708
1,661
1,182
911
703
2,429
1,377
Performance Media
(6) %
(5) %
180,677
189,698
186,354
216,975
191,607
203,303
195,464
247,497
222,421
Contribution ex-TAC (1)
8 %
(1) %
288,134
292,069
264,372
334,399
266,103
267,093
253,888
316,376
245,395
Retail Media
11 %
10 %
66,265
60,009
58,790
90,228
59,583
53,866
50,169
74,154
48,436
Performance Media
7 %
(4) %
221,869
232,060
205,582
244,171
206,520
213,227
203,719
242,222
196,959
Cash flow from (used
for)operating activities
56 %
NM
89,600
(1,397)
62,341
169,454
57,503
17,187
14,017
161,340
19,614
Capital expenditures
18 %
(36) %
22,258
34,882
17,091
23,394
18,899
21,119
13,224
19,724
15,849
Net cash position
(10) %
24 %
255,335
206,024
286,171
290,943
283,990
291,698
341,862
411,257
269,857
Headcount
4 %
1 %
3,650
3,621
3,533
3,507
3,504
3,498
3,559
3,563
3,487
Days Sales Outstanding
(days - end of month) (2)
(1) days
(1) days
64
65
68
62
65
64
66
58
61
(1) Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section for the definition of this Non-GAAP metric.
(2) From September 2023, we have amended the calculation of Days Sales Outstanding to consider the Iponweb acquisition. Days Sales Outstanding excluding Iponweb would have been 71 days for the same period.
SOURCE Criteo Corp