Summary by Futu AI
Exela Technologies, Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024 on August 15, 2024. The company experienced a revenue decrease of 10.0% year-over-year, totaling $245.7 million, which was attributed to the sale of its high-speed scanner business and declines in its Information and Transaction Processing Solutions segment. Despite the revenue drop, Exela saw a gross margin increase to 23.5%, reflecting cost management efforts and real estate rationalization. Interest expenses decreased by 48.7% due to debt modification, while SG&A expenses rose by 30.5% year-over-year, largely due to a non-cash write-down related to a partner contract amendment. The company reported an operating loss of $2.4 million, compared to an operating profit of $11.2 million in the same quarter of the previous year. The net loss improved by $4.0 million year-over-year to $26.9 million, with $25.7 million attributable to Exela. Adjusted EBITDA was down 39.0% to $13.7 million. Exela's management remains cautiously optimistic as they continue to add new clients and focus on operational efficiency.