Stagwell Inc
Business
Stagwell Inc is a challenger marketing network that delivers scaled creative performance by combining culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to drive effectiveness for major brands. It provides digital-first marketing services and proprietary SaaS and DaaS technology tools, including AI-enabled communications, research, media platforms, e-commerce solutions and augmented reality applications. The company organizes operations into three reportable segments — Integrated Agencies Network, Brand Performance Network and Communications Network — covering capabilities such as Digital Transformation, Performance Media & Data, Consumer Insights & Strategy and Creativity & Communications. Stagwell serves clients across more than 40 countries and through a Global Affiliate Network, delivering services via agency engagements, networks and subscription licensing of its Marketing Cloud technology.
Summary from filing dated 2025-03-11
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 2,909 | 2,841 | 2,527 | 2,688 | 1,469 | |
| Cost of services | 1,846 | 1,843 | 1,621 | 1,674 | 907 | |
| Office and general expenses | 732 | 712 | 661 | 602 | 424 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 171 | 152 | 143 | 131 | 78 | |
| Impairment and other losses | 466,000 | 2 | 11 | 122 | 16 | |
| Costs and Expenses, Total | 2,750 | 2,708 | 2,437 | 2,529 | 1,425 | |
| Operating Income (Loss), Total | 159 | 133 | 91 | 159 | 45 | |
| Interest expense, net | −96 | −92 | −91 | −76 | −32 | |
| Foreign exchange, net | −2 | −2 | −3 | −3 | −3 | |
| Other, net | 171,000 | −1 | −359,000 | −5 | 7 | |
| Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total | −90 | −95 | 542,000 | −84 | 15 | |
| Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates | 69 | 38 | 91 | 76 | 60 | |
| Income tax expense | 38 | 13 | 41 | 25 | 23 | |
| Income before equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates | 31 | 25 | 51 | 50 | 36 | |
| Equity in income (loss) of non-consolidated affiliates | 111,000 | 503,000 | −9 | −79,000 | −240,000 | |
| Net income | 31 | 25 | 42 | 50 | 36 | |
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests | −2 | −23 | −42 | −30 | −15 | |
| Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders | 29 | 2 | 134,000 | 20 | 21 | |
| Earnings per share, basic | 0.13 | 0.02 | 0 | 0.16 | −0.04 | |
| Earnings per share, diluted | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0 | 0.12 | −0.04 | |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic | 221 | 111 | 117 | 124 | 90 | |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted | 265 | 116 | 122 | 297 | 90 | |
| Gain (loss) on disposition of business | −2 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 43 | |
| Business Combination, Bargain Purchase, Gain Recognized, Amount | 10 | — | — | — | — |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 105 | 131 | 120 | 221 | 184 | |
| Accounts receivable, net | 736 | 716 | 697 | 646 | 697 | |
| Expenditures billable to clients | 165 | 173 | 114 | 93 | 63 | |
| Other current assets | 157 | 114 | 94 | 74 | 62 | |
| Assets, Current, Total | 1,162 | 1,135 | 1,025 | 1,034 | 1,006 | |
| Fixed assets, net | 73 | 73 | 78 | 99 | 98 | |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset | 214 | 219 | 254 | 274 | 312 | |
| Goodwill | 1,595 | 1,554 | 1,499 | 1,567 | 1,653 | |
| Other intangible assets, net | 834 | 837 | 818 | 908 | 959 | |
| Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense | 281 | 47 | — | — | — | |
| Other assets | 55 | 43 | 93 | 116 | 29 | |
| Assets, Total | 4,215 | 3,908 | 3,767 | 3,997 | 4,056 | |
| Accounts payable | 548 | 449 | 415 | 357 | 272 | |
| Accrued media | 239 | 246 | 292 | 241 | 238 | |
| Accruals and other liabilities | 292 | 265 | 233 | 269 | 273 | |
| Advance billings | 330 | 295 | 302 | 337 | 362 | |
| Current portion of lease liabilities - operating leases | 55 | 60 | 66 | 76 | 72 | |
| Current portion of deferred acquisition consideration | 15 | 52 | 67 | 90 | 78 | |
| Liabilities, Current, Total | 1,480 | 1,367 | 1,374 | 1,370 | 1,294 | |
| Long-term debt | 1,326 | 1,354 | 1,146 | 1,185 | 1,192 | |
| Long-term portion of deferred acquisition consideration | 25 | 50 | 34 | 71 | 144 | |
| Long-term lease liabilities - operating leases | 224 | 245 | 281 | 294 | 343 | |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, Tax Deferred Income | 55 | 47 | — | — | — | |
| Long-term tax receivable agreement liability | 252 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Other liabilities | 51 | 34 | 55 | 68 | 57 | |
| Liabilities, Total | 3,413 | 3,123 | 2,931 | 3,029 | 3,133 | |
| Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Fair Value | 25 | 8 | 11 | 39 | 43 | |
| Commitments and Contingencies | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Paid-in capital | 744 | 344 | 348 | 492 | 383 | |
| Retained earnings | 33 | 12 | 21 | 22 | −7 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | −19 | −24 | −13 | −15 | −5 | |
| Stagwell Inc. shareholders equity | 758 | 332 | 357 | 499 | 371 | |
| Noncontrolling interests | 18 | 445 | 469 | 430 | 508 | |
| Total shareholders equity | 776 | 777 | 825 | 929 | 879 | |
| Liabilities and Equity, Total | 4,215 | 3,908 | 3,767 | 3,997 | 4,056 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock-based compensation | 54 | 52 | 57 | 33 | 75 | |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization Expense | 67 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 59 | |
| Impairment and other losses | −3 | 2 | 11 | — | — | |
| Deferred income taxes | 10 | −11 | 19 | −18 | −4 | |
| Adjustment To Deferred Acquisition Consideration | −7 | 23 | 13 | −13 | 19 | |
| Other, net | 8 | 8 | 8 | −22,000 | 568,000 | |
| Accounts receivable | 29 | 8 | −59 | 38 | −31 | |
| Expenditures billable to clients | 12 | −54 | −21 | −32 | −35 | |
| Other current assets | −52 | −6 | 1 | −1 | 4 | |
| Accounts payable | 74 | 24 | 53 | 108 | −52 | |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | −42 | −29 | −25 | −22 | 62 | |
| Advance billings | 26 | −23 | −41 | −27 | 76 | |
| Increase (Decrease) in Operating Lease Liability | −76 | −84 | −88 | −87 | −53 | |
| Deferred acquisition related payments | −2 | −20 | −15 | −11 | −5 | |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Total | 291 | 143 | 81 | 348 | 201 | |
| Capitalized software | −67 | −35 | −28 | −13 | −14 | |
| Capital expenditures | −44 | −19 | −14 | −23 | −9 | |
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | −6 | −103 | −23 | −74 | 150 | |
| Proceeds from sale of business, net | 11 | 0 | 229 | 0 | 37 | |
| Other | −7 | −5 | −8 | −7 | −1 | |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Total | −114 | −162 | 156 | −116 | 164 | |
| Repayment of borrowings under revolving credit facility | −2,026 | −1,755 | −1,987 | −1,266 | −719 | |
| Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility | 1,999 | 1,960 | 1,946 | 1,256 | 517 | |
| Shares repurchased and cancelled | −134 | −108 | −224 | −70 | −841,000 | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests | −10 | −27 | −25 | −39 | 0 | |
| Payment of deferred consideration | −33 | −30 | −49 | −63 | 0 | |
| Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests | 0 | −3 | 0 | — | — | |
| Payments of Financing Costs | −6 | 0 | −844,000 | — | — | |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Total | −210 | 37 | −340 | −187 | −273 | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 6 | −6 | 2 | −8 | 158,000 | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | −27 | 12 | −101 | 37 | 92 | |
| Income Taxes Paid | 23 | 24 | 46 | 41 | 59 | |
| Cash interest paid | 94 | 91 | 87 | 71 | 24 | |
| Shares issued for business acquisitions | 15 | 47 | 8 | 1 | 426 | |
| Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Noncontrolling Interest Acquired | 0 | 27 | 22 | 1 | 170 | |
| Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Noncash Financial or Equity Instrument Consideration, Shares Issued | 0 | 341,000 | 33 | 989,000 | 7 | |
| Addition to deferred tax asset related to exchange of Paired Units | 238 | — | — | — | — | |
| Addition to Tax Receivables Agreement liability related to exchange of Paired Units | 230 | — | — | — | — | |
| Conversion of Class C to Class A shares | 448 | — | — | 48 | — | |
| Non-cash payment on deferred acquisition | 22 | 18 | 33 | 989,000 | — |