NEW YORK, May 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) ("Ziff Davis" or "the Company") today reported unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

"We are pleased with our overall first quarter performance, which surpassed our internal targets," said Vivek Shah, Chief Executive Officer of Ziff Davis. "The combination of accelerating revenue growth, a healthy M&A cadence, and our active share buyback program has us optimistic about our prospects for the balance of the year."

FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Q1 2025 quarterly revenues increased 4.5% to $328.6 million compared to $314.5 million for Q1 2024.

Income from operations decreased to $35.1 million compared to $35.9 million for Q1 2024.

Net income (1) increased 128.1% to $24.2 million compared to $10.6 million for Q1 2024.

Net income per diluted share (1) increased to $0.56 in Q1 2025 compared to $0.23 for Q1 2024.

Adjusted EBITDA (2) for the quarter decreased to $100.2 million compared to $100.8 million for Q1 2024.

Adjusted net income (2) decreased to $48.9 million compared to $58.5 million for Q1 2024.

Adjusted net income per diluted share (1)(2) (or "Adjusted diluted EPS") for the quarter decreased to $1.14 compared to $1.27 for Q1 2024.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $20.6 million in Q1 2025 compared to $75.6 million in Q1 2024. Free cash flow (2) was $(5.0) million in Q1 2025 compared to $47.4 million in Q1 2024. The decrease reflects the significant working capital usage by TDS Gift Cards during the first quarter.

Ziff Davis deployed approximately $39.2 million for current and prior year acquisitions during the quarter and $34.9 million related to share repurchases in Q1 2025.

The following table reflects results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively (in millions, except per share amounts).

(Unaudited) Three months ended March 31, % Change 2025 2024 Revenues (4)  Technology & Shopping $81.7 $69.3 17.9% Gaming & Entertainment $38.0 $36.6 3.8% Health & Wellness $85.8 $80.0 7.3% Connectivity $55.8 $53.1 5.0% Cybersecurity & Martech $67.3 $75.5 (10.8)% Total revenues (3) $328.6 $314.5 4.5% Income from operations $35.1 $35.9 (2.0)% Operating income margin 10.7% 11.4% (0.7)% Net income (1) $24.2 $10.6 128.1% Net income per diluted share (1) $0.56 $0.23 143.5% Adjusted EBITDA (2) $100.2 $100.8 (0.6)% Adjusted EBITDA margin (2) 30.5% 32.0% (1.5)% Adjusted net income (1)(2) $48.9 $58.5 (16.3)% Adjusted diluted EPS (1)(2) $1.14 $1.27 (10.2)% Net cash provided by operating activities $20.6 $75.6 (72.7)% Free cash flow (2) $(5.0) $47.4 (110.6)%

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(1)  GAAP effective tax rates were approximately 32.8% and 42.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Adjusted effective tax rates were approximately 23.9% and 23.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. (2)  For definitions of non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures refer to section "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" further in this release. (3)  The revenues associated with each of the businesses may not foot precisely since each is presented independently. (4)  Prior period segment information is presented on a comparable basis to conform to our new segment presentation with no effect on previously reported consolidated results.

ZIFF DAVIS GUIDANCE

The Company reaffirms its guidance for fiscal year 2025 as follows (in millions, except per share data):

2025 Range of Estimates Low  High Revenues $ 1,442  $ 1,502 Adjusted EBITDA $ 505  $ 542 Adjusted diluted EPS (1) $ 6.64  $ 7.28

________________________________ (1)  It is anticipated that the Adjusted effective tax rate for 2025 will be between 23.25% and 25.25%.

A reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted diluted EPS to the corresponding GAAP financial measures is not available without unreasonable effort due primarily to variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of certain non-operating items such as (Gain) loss on investments, net, Other (income) loss, net, and other unanticipated items that may arise in the future.

EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL AND AUDIO WEBCAST

Ziff Davis will host a live audio webcast and conference call discussing its first quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 8:30AM ET. The live webcast and call will be accessible by phone by dialing (844) 985-2014 or via www.ziffdavis.com. Following the event, the audio recording and presentation materials will be archived and made available at www.ziffdavis.com.

ABOUT ZIFF DAVIS

Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, health and wellness, connectivity, cybersecurity, and martech. For more information, visit www.ziffdavis.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those contained in Vivek Shah’s quote, the "Ziff Davis Guidance" section regarding the Company’s expected fiscal 2025 financial performance, and our discussion of net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These factors and uncertainties include, among other items: the Company’s ability to grow advertising, licensing, and subscription revenues, profitability, and cash flows, particularly in light of an uncertain U.S. or worldwide economy, including the possibility of economic downturn or recession; the Company’s ability to make interest and debt payments; the Company’s ability to identify, close, and successfully transition acquisitions; customer growth and retention; the Company’s ability to create compelling content; our reliance on third-party platforms; the threat of content piracy and developments related to artificial intelligence; increased competition and rapid technological changes; variability of the Company’s revenue based on changing conditions in particular industries and the economy generally; protection of the Company’s proprietary technology or infringement by the Company of intellectual property of others; the risk of losing critical third-party vendors or key personnel; the risks associated with fraudulent activity, system failure, or a security breach; risks related to our ability to adhere to our internal controls and procedures; the risk of adverse changes in the U.S. or international regulatory environments, including but not limited to the imposition or increase of taxes or regulatory-related fees; the risks related to supply chain disruptions, increased tariffs and trade protection measures, inflationary conditions, and rising interest rates; the risk of liability for legal and other claims; and the numerous other factors set forth in Ziff Davis’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting Ziff Davis, refer to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the other reports filed by Ziff Davis from time-to-time with the SEC, each of which is available at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements provided in this press release, including those contained in Vivek Shah’s quote, in the "Ziff Davis Guidance" portion regarding the Company’s expected fiscal 2025 financial performance, and our discussion of net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flows are based on limited information available to the Company at this time, which is subject to change. Although management’s expectations may change after the date of this press release, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update these statements.

ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)  March 31, 2025  December 31, 2024 ASSETS  Cash and cash equivalents $ 431,007   $ 505,880  Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $7,501 and $8,148, respectively  517,863    660,223  Prepaid expenses and other current assets  123,449    105,966  Total current assets  1,072,319    1,272,069  Long-term investments  167,161    158,187  Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $389,984 and $361,710, respectively  198,338    197,216  Intangible assets, net  416,066    425,749  Goodwill  1,598,605    1,580,258  Deferred income taxes  7,500    7,487  Other assets  55,886    63,368  TOTAL ASSETS $ 3,515,875   $ 3,704,334  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 463,518   $ 670,769  Income taxes payable, current  14,378    19,715  Deferred revenue, current  217,711    199,664  Other current liabilities  9,167    9,499  Total current liabilities  704,774    899,647  Long-term debt  864,829    864,282  Deferred revenue, noncurrent  5,645    5,504  Liability for uncertain tax positions  30,793    30,296  Deferred income taxes  44,473    46,018  Other noncurrent liabilities  43,996    47,705  TOTAL LIABILITIES  1,694,510    1,893,452   Common stock  422    428  Additional paid-in capital  485,008    491,891  Retained earnings  1,406,715    1,401,034  Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (70,780 )   (82,471 ) TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  1,821,365    1,810,882  TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 3,515,875   $ 3,704,334

ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)  Three months ended March 31, 2025  2024 Total revenues $ 328,636   $ 314,485  Operating costs and expenses:  Direct costs  47,208    45,887  Sales and marketing  127,680    117,000  Research, development, and engineering  15,876    17,774  General, administrative, and other related costs  46,910    49,510  Depreciation and amortization  55,832    48,453  Total operating costs and expenses  293,506    278,624  Income from operations  35,130    35,861  Interest expense, net  (6,131 )   (1,769 ) Loss on sale of businesses  —    (3,780 ) Loss on investments, net  —    (10,705 ) Other loss, net  (2,803 )   (104 ) Income before income tax expense and income (loss) from equity method investment  26,196    19,503  Income tax expense  (8,587 )   (8,231 ) Income (loss) from equity method investment, net of tax  6,630    (645 ) Net income $ 24,239   $ 10,627   Net income per common share:  Basic $ 0.57   $ 0.23  Diluted $ 0.56   $ 0.23  Weighted average shares outstanding:  Basic  42,558,090    45,860,033  Diluted  44,167,069    45,955,365

ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)  Three months ended March 31, 2025  2024 Cash flows from operating activities:  Net income $ 24,239   $ 10,627  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  Depreciation and amortization  55,832    48,453  Non-cash operating lease costs  2,034    2,770  Share-based compensation  9,752    8,872  Provision for credit losses on accounts receivable  160    50  Deferred income taxes, net  548    (2,709 ) Loss on sale of businesses  —    3,780  Changes in fair value of contingent consideration  (1,803 )   —  (Income) loss from equity method investments, net  (6,630 )   645  Loss on investments, net  —    10,705  Other  912    1,278  Decrease (increase) in:  Accounts receivable  143,721    55,365  Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (17,709 )   (9,423 ) Other assets  7,252    (2,078 ) Increase (decrease) in:  Accounts payable  (210,857 )   (62,270 ) Deferred revenue  18,493    15,169  Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities  (5,331 )   (5,676 ) Net cash provided by operating activities  20,613    75,558  Cash flows from investing activities:  Purchases of property and equipment  (25,619 )   (28,129 ) Acquisition of businesses, net of cash received  (39,198 )   (44,524 ) Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of cash divested  —    1,238  Other  (12 )   (66 ) Net cash used in investing activities  (64,829 )   (71,481 ) Cash flows from financing activities:  Repurchase of common stock  (34,900 )   (3,923 ) Deferred payments for acquisitions  —    (2,418 ) Other  (106 )   30  Net cash used in financing activities  (35,006 )   (6,311 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  4,349    (599 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents  (74,873 )   (2,833 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  505,880    737,612  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 431,007   $ 734,779

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), we use the following non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted net income (loss), Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share, Free cash flow, and Adjusted effective tax rate (collectively the "non-GAAP financial measures"). The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

We use these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our recurring core business operating results or, in certain cases, may be non-cash in nature. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparisons to our historical performance and liquidity. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors both because (1) they allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision-making, (2) certain measures are used to determine the amount of annual incentive compensation paid to our named executive officers, and (3) they are used by the analyst community to help them analyze the health of our business.

These non-GAAP financial measures are not measures presented in accordance with GAAP, and our use of these terms may vary from that of other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. These non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP.

Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the certain items listed below. We believe that excluding these items from the non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peers, many of which exclude similar items. We believe that non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance. We further believe these measures are useful to investors in that they allow for greater transparency of certain line items in the Company’s financial statements.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Net income (loss) with adjustments to reflect the addition or elimination of certain items including, but not limited to:

Interest expense, net. Interest expense is generated primarily from interest due on outstanding debt, partially offset by interest income generated from the interest earned on cash, cash equivalents, and investments;

(Gain) loss on debt extinguishment, net. This is a non-cash expense that relates to extinguishments of long-term debt obligations. We believe this (gain) loss does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company;

(Gain) loss on sale of businesses. This gain or loss relates to the sales of businesses and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company;

(Gain) loss on investments, net. This item includes realized gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses, and impairment charges on debt and equity investments. The amount of gain or loss depends on the share price for investments with readily determinable fair value and on observable price changes for investments without a readily determinable fair value, and does not represent core business operating results of the Company;

Other (income) loss, net. This income or expense relates to other non-operating items and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company;

Income tax (benefit) expense. This benefit or expense depends on the pre-tax loss or income of the Company, statutory tax rates, tax regulations, and different tax rates in various jurisdictions in which the Company operates and which the Company does not have the control over;

(Income) loss from equity method investment, net of tax. This is a non-cash income or expense as it relates primarily to our investment in OCV Fund I, LP (the "OCV Fund"). We believe that gain or loss resulting from our equity method investment does not represent core business operating results of the Company;

Depreciation and amortization. This is a non-cash expense at it relates to use and associated reduction in value of certain assets including equipment, fixtures, and certain capitalized internal-use software and website development costs, and identifiable definite-lived intangible assets of the acquired businesses;

Share-based compensation. This is a non-cash expense as it relates to awards granted under the various share-based incentive plans of the Company. We view the economic cost of share-based awards to be the dilution to our share base;

Acquisition, integration, and other costs. This includes adjustments to contingent consideration, lease terminations, retention bonuses, other acquisition-specific items, and other costs, such as severance, third-party debt modification costs and legal settlements. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company;

Disposal related costs. These are expenses associated with the disposal of certain businesses that do not represent core business operating results of the Company;

Lease asset impairments and other charges. These expenses are incurred in connection with impaired right-of-use ("ROU") assets of the Company. Associated expenses are comprised of insurance, utility, and other charges related to assets that are no longer in use, and partially offset by the sublease income earned. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company; and

Goodwill impairment. This is a non-cash expense that is recorded when the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value and does not represent core business operating results of the Company.

Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by Total Revenues.

Adjusted net income (loss) is defined as Net income (loss) with adjustments to reflect the addition or elimination of certain statement of operations items including, but not limited to:

Interest, net. This reflects the difference between the imputed and coupon interest expense associated with the 4.625% Senior Notes and a charge that the Company determined to be penalty interest associated with the 1.75% Convertible Notes, offset in part by a certain interest income earned by the Company. These net expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company;

(Gain) loss on debt extinguishment, net. This is a non-cash expense that relates to extinguishments of long-term debt obligations. We believe this gain or loss does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company;

(Gain) loss on sale of businesses. This gain or loss relates to the sales of businesses and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company;

(Gain) loss on investments, net. This item includes realized gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses, and impairment charges on debt and equity investments. The amount of gain or loss depends on the share price for investments with readily determinable fair value and on observable price changes for investments without a readily determinable fair value, and does not represent core business operating results of the Company;

(Income) loss from equity method investment, net of tax. This is a non-cash income or expense as it relates primarily to our investment in the OCV Fund. We believe that gains or losses resulting from our equity method investment do not represent core business operating results of the Company;

Amortization. Includes the amortization of patents and intangible assets that we acquired. This is a non-cash expense as it primarily relates to identifiable definite-lived intangible assets of the acquired businesses. We believe that acquired intangible assets represent cost incurred by the acquiree to build value prior to the acquisition and the amortization of this cost does not represent core business operating results of the Company;

Share-based compensation. This is a non-cash expense as it relates to awards granted under the various share-based incentive plans of the Company. We view the economic cost of share-based awards to be the dilution to our share base;

Acquisition, integration, and other costs. This includes adjustments to contingent consideration, lease terminations, retention bonuses, other acquisition-specific items, and other costs, such as severance, third-party debt modification costs and legal settlements. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company;

Disposal related costs. These are expenses associated with the disposal of certain businesses that do not represent core business operating results of the Company;

Lease asset impairments and other charges. These expenses are incurred in connection with impaired ROU assets of the Company. Associated expenses are comprised of insurance, utility, and other charges related to assets that are no longer in use, and partially offset by the sublease income earned. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company; and

Goodwill impairment. This is a non-cash expense that is recorded when the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value and does not represent core business operating results of the Company.

Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share is calculated by dividing Adjusted net income (loss) by the diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding excluding the effect of convertible debt dilution.

Free cash flow is defined as Net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property and equipment, plus changes in contingent consideration (if any).

Adjusted effective tax rate is calculated based upon the GAAP effective tax rate with adjustments for the tax applicable to non-GAAP adjustments to Net income (loss), generally based upon the effective marginal tax rate of each adjustment.

ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)   The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDA:  Three months ended March 31, 2025  2024 Net income $ 24,239   $ 10,627  Interest expense, net  6,131    1,769  Loss on sale of businesses  —    3,780  Loss on investment, net  —    10,705  Other loss, net  2,803    104  Income tax expense  8,587    8,231  (Income) loss from equity method investments, net of tax  (6,630 )   645  Depreciation and amortization  55,832    48,453  Share-based compensation  9,752    8,872  Acquisition, integration, and other costs  (557 )   6,266  Disposal related costs  1    496  Lease asset impairments and other charges  20    803  Adjusted EBITDA $ 100,178   $ 100,751

ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)   The following table sets forth Revenues and a reconciliation of (Loss) income from operations to Adjusted EBITDA by segment:  Three months ended March 31, 2025 Technology &
Shopping  Gaming &
Entertainment  Health &
Wellness  Connectivity  Cybersecurity
& Martech  Corporate (1)  Total Revenues $ 81,690   $ 38,026   $ 85,786   $ 55,820   $ 67,314   $ —   $ 328,636   (Loss) income from operations $ (3,963 )  $ 8,774   $ 16,962   $ 19,512   $ 11,323   $ (17,478 )  $ 35,130  Depreciation and amortization  22,405    2,618    12,928    7,380    10,387    114    55,832  Share-based compensation  1,153    329    1,363    670    967    5,270    9,752  Acquisition, integration, and other costs  1,651    338    (1,812 )   497    (754 )   (477 )   (557 ) Disposal related costs  1    —    —    —    —    —    1  Lease asset impairments and other charges  (241 )   87    (86 )   —    255    5    20  Adjusted EBITDA $ 21,006   $ 12,146   $ 29,355   $ 28,059   $ 22,178   $ (12,566 )  $ 100,178

Three months ended March 31, 2024 Technology &
Shopping  Gaming &
Entertainment  Health &
Wellness  Connectivity  Cybersecurity
& Martech  Corporate (1)  Total Revenues $ 69,267   $ 36,640   $ 79,978   $ 53,148   $ 75,452   $ —   $ 314,485   (Loss) income from operations $ (6,635 )  $ 10,515   $ 8,600   $ 19,359   $ 19,428   $ (15,406 )  $ 35,861  Depreciation and amortization  17,914    2,392    13,399    7,001    7,740    7    48,453  Share-based compensation  1,178    188    1,341    633    1,134    4,398    8,872  Acquisition, integration, and other costs  1,663    334    2,858    (47 )   864    594    6,266  Disposal related costs  366    —    —    —    —    130    496  Lease asset impairments and other charges  138    —    —    —    477    188    803  Adjusted EBITDA $ 14,624   $ 13,429   $ 26,198   $ 26,946   $ 29,643   $ (10,089 )  $ 100,751

________________________________ Figures above are net of inter-segment revenues and operating costs and expenses. Prior period segment information is presented on a comparable basis to conform to our new segment presentation with no effect on previously reported consolidated results. (1)  Corporate includes certain unallocated overhead costs that were historically presented within the Digital Media reportable segment.

ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)   The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted net income with adjustments presented on after-tax basis:  Three months ended March 31, 2025  Per diluted
share (1)  2024  Per diluted
share (1) Net income $ 24,239   $ 0.56   $ 10,627   $ 0.23  Interest, net  61    —    (5 )   —  Loss on sale of businesses  —    —    3,780    0.08  Loss on investments, net  —    —    9,668    0.21  (Income) loss from equity method investment, net of tax  (6,630 )   (0.16 )   645    0.01  Amortization  21,868    0.51    20,085    0.44  Share-based compensation  9,816    0.23    7,786    0.17  Acquisition, integration, and other costs  (442 )   (0.01 )   4,871    0.11  Disposal related costs  1    —    372    0.01  Lease asset impairment and other charges  27    —    643    0.01  Dilutive effect of the convertible debt  —    0.01    —    —  Adjusted net income $ 48,940   $ 1.14   $ 58,472   $ 1.27

________________________________ (1)  The reconciliation of Net income per diluted share to Adjusted net income per diluted share may not foot since each is calculated independently.

ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)   The following are the adjustments to certain statement of operations items used to derive Adjusted net income, which we believe provide useful information about our operating results and enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects of the Company.  Three months ended March 31, 2025 GAAP amount Adjustments Adjusted non-GAAP
amount Interest, net (Gain) loss on
sale of
business (Gain) loss on
investments,
net (Income) loss
from equity
method
investments,
net Amortization Share-based
compensation Acquisition,
integration,
and other
costs Disposal
related
costs Lease asset
impairments
and other
charges Direct costs $ (47,208 ) $ —  $ —  $ —  $ —  $ —  $ 63  $ 66  $ —  $ —  $ (47,079 ) Sales and marketing $ (127,680 )  —   —   —   —   —   986   982   —   —  $ (125,712 ) Research, development, and engineering $ (15,876 )  —   —   —   —   —   790   (65 )  —   —  $ (15,151 ) General, administrative, and other related costs $ (46,910 )  —   —   —   —   —   7,913   (1,540 )  1   20  $ (40,516 ) Depreciation and amortization $ (55,832 )  —   —   —   —   28,791   —   —   —   —  $ (27,041 ) Interest expense, net $ (6,131 )  81   —   —   —   —   —   —   —   —  $ (6,050 ) Income tax expense (1) $ (8,587 )  (20 )  —   —   —   (6,923 )  64   115   —   7  $ (15,344 ) Income from equity method investment, net of tax $ 6,630   —   —   —   (6,630 )  —   —   —   —   —  $ —  Total non-GAAP adjustments  $ 61  $ —  $ —  $ (6,630 ) $ 21,868  $ 9,816  $ (442 ) $ 1  $ 27

________________________________ (1)  Adjusted effective tax rate was approximately 23.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The calculation is based on a ratio where the numerator is the adjusted income tax expense of $15,344 and the denominator is $64,284, which equals adjusted net income of $48,940 plus adjusted income tax expense.

ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)  Three months ended March 31, 2024 GAAP amount Adjustments Adjusted non-GAAP
amount Interest, net (Gain) loss on
sale of
business (Gain) loss on
investments,
net (Income) loss
from equity
method
investments,
net Amortization Share-based
compensation Acquisition,
integration,
and other costs Disposal
related costs Lease asset
impairments
and other
charges Direct costs $ (45,887 ) $ —  $ —  $ —  $ —  $ —  $ 61  $ 170  $ —  $ —  $ (45,656 ) Sales and marketing $ (117,000 )  —   —   —   —   —   758   541   —   —  $ (115,701 ) Research, development, and engineering $ (17,774 )  —   —   —   —   —   1,090   223   40   —  $ (16,421 ) General, administrative, and other related costs $ (49,510 )  —   —   —   —   —   6,963   5,332   456   803  $ (35,956 ) Depreciation and amortization $ (48,453 )  —   —   —   —   26,424   —   —   —   —  $ (22,029 ) Interest expense, net $ (1,769 )  (7 )  —   —   —   —   —   —   —   —  $ (1,776 ) Loss on sale of business $ (3,780 )  —   3,780   —   —   —   —   —   —   —  $ —  Loss on investments, net $ (10,705 )  —   —   10,705   —   —   —   —   —   —  $ —  Income tax expense (1) $ (8,231 )  2   —   (1,037 )  —   (6,339 )  (1,086 )  (1,395 )  (124 )  (160 ) $ (18,370 ) Loss from equity method investment, net of tax $ (645 )  —   —   —   645   —   —   —   —   —  $ —  Total non-GAAP adjustments  $ (5 ) $ 3,780  $ 9,668  $ 645  $ 20,085  $ 7,786  $ 4,871  $ 372  $ 643

________________________________ (1)  Adjusted effective tax rate was approximately 23.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The calculation is based on a ratio where the numerator is the adjusted income tax expense of $18,370 and the denominator is $76,841, which equals adjusted net income of $58,472 plus adjusted income tax expense.

ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)   The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Net cash provided by operating activities to Free cash flow:  2025 Q1  Q2  Q3  Q4  YTD Net cash provided by operating activities $ 20,613   $ —   $ —   $ —   $ 20,613  Less: Purchases of property and equipment  (25,619 )   —    —    —    (25,619 ) Free cash flow $ (5,006 )  $ —   $ —   $ —   $ (5,006 )

2024 Q1  Q2  Q3  Q4  YTD Net cash provided by operating activities $ 75,558   $ 50,564   $ 105,960   $ 158,233   $ 390,315  Less: Purchases of property and equipment  (28,129 )   (25,504 )   (25,843 )   (27,159 )   (106,635 ) Free cash flow $ 47,429   $ 25,060   $ 80,117   $ 131,074   $ 283,680

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Contacts

Alan Steier
Investor Relations
Ziff Davis, Inc.
[email protected]

Rebecca Wright
Corporate Communications
Ziff Davis, Inc.
[email protected]

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