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Vasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ: VSTA) – “Vasta” or the “Company” announces today its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24) ended June 30, 2024. Financial results are expressed in Brazilian Reais and are presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
HIGHLIGHTS
MESSAGE FROM MANAGEMENT
As we finished our third quarter of the current sales cycle, our net revenue during the 2024 cycle to date has reached R$1,309 million, representing a 11% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, mostly due to the conversion of ACV into revenue and to the performance of the B2G business unit. Additionally, our complementary solutions have seen an important growth of 20% compared to sales cycle 2023, with an accelerated increase in both student base and market penetration.
Vasta’s accumulated subscription revenue in the 2024 sales cycle to date totaled R$1,152 million, a 14% increase compared to the same period in the previous sales cycle. Subscription revenue for the 2024 sales cycle to date reached 85.3% of Annual Contract Value (“ACV”) bookings for the 2024 sales cycle, a 1.4 p.p. increase compared to the same period in the 2023 sales cycle (83.9%). This growth is aligned with our previously announced 12% growth projection for our 2024 ACV.
Another highlight of the 2024 sales cycle to date has been that Adjusted EBITDA grew by 15%, to R$428 million compared to R$372 million in previous sales cycle, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin increased by 1.1 p.p. to 32.7%. In proportion to net revenue, gross margin increased 230 bps in the sales cycle to date (from 62.1% to 64.4%) mainly due to better product mix and reduced impact of paper and production costs, Adjusted G&A expenses reduced by 170 bps driven by workforce optimization and budgetary discipline and Commercial expenses increased by 230 bps driven by higher expenses related to business expansion and marketing investments.
Free cashflow (FCF) in the 2024 sales cycle totaled R$90 million, a 3.7% increase from R$87 million for the same period in the 2023 sales cycle. The last twelve-month (LTM) FCF/Adjusted EBITDA conversion rate improved for the sixth consecutive quarter, from 26.4% to 31.9%, due to Vasta’s growth and implementation of sustained efficiency measures. Moreover, the net debt/LTM adjusted EBITDA was 2.28x as of 2Q24, having increased slightly from 2.22x in 1Q24, and decreasing from 2.57x in 2Q23.
Start-Anglo bilingual school, a cornerstone of our growth strategy, is experiencing continued expansion. In 2Q24, we entered into 10 new contracts, totaling 30 contracts. Another positive notice concerns the entry into a new region of the country, which creates new possibilities and reaffirms the expansion of our business. With this movement, the Start Anglo is distributed in 11 states in Brazil, with 2 operating units in 2024 and over 300 prospects in negotiation. We believe that the broad geographic presence and strong pipeline underscore the robust potential for further growth and market penetration of Start-Anglo.
OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Student base – subscription models
2024
2023
% Y/Y
2022
% Y/Y
Partner schools - Core content
4,744
5,032
(5.7%)
5,274
(4.6%)
Partner schools – Complementary solutions
1,722
1,383
24.5%
1,304
6.1%
Students - Core content
1,432,289
1,539,024
(6.9%)
1,589,224
(3.2%)
Students - Complementary content
483,132
453,552
6.5%
372,559
21.7%
Note: Students enrolled in partner schools
In the 2024 sales cycle, Vasta served nearly 1.4 million students with core content solutions and near 500,000 students with complementary solutions. This is aligned with the company’s strategy to focus on improving its client base in 2024 through a better mix of schools and growth in premium education systems (Anglo, PH, Amplia and Fibonacci), brands with higher average ticket, lower defaults, greater adoption of complementary solutions and longer-term relationships. On the other hand, the reduction of our client base was concentrated on the low-end segment, which have higher number of students on average, and a lower margin.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Net revenue
Values in R$ ‘000
2Q24
2Q23
% Y/Y
2024 cycle
2023 cycle
% Y/Y
Subscription
279,760
211,154
32.5%
1,152,007
1,012,315
13.8%
Core content
275,817
206,675
33.5%
967,821
858,751
12.7%
Complementary solutions
3,943
4,479
(12.0%)
184,186
153,563
19.9%
B2G
-
40,453
(100.0%)
69,031
40,453
70.6%
Non-subscription
14,592
19,790
(26.3%)
88,139
126,483
(30.3%)
Total net revenue
294,352
271,396
8.5%
1,309,177
1,179,250
11.0%
% ACV
20.7%
17.5%
3.2p.p.
85.3%
83.9%
1.4p.p.
% Subscription
95.0%
77.8%
17.2p.p.
88.0%
85.8%
2.2p.p.
Note: n.m.: not meaningful
In 2Q24, Vasta’s net revenue totaled R$294 million, a 8.5% increase compared to 2Q23. Subscription revenue totaled R$ 280 million, a 32.5% increase compared to 2Q23, due to the previously disclosed shift in product deliveries, which were deferred to the third quarter of our sales cycle, or 2Q24. This result brings us back on track to accomplish the ACV revised guidance of 12% in this Sales Cycle.
In the 2024 sales cycle to date (4Q23 to 2Q24), Vasta’s net revenue totaled R$1,309 million, a 11.0% increase compared to the same period in the prior year. Subscription revenue grew 13.8% in the 2024 sales cycle to date. The subscription revenue reached 85.3% of expected Annual Contract Value (“ACV”) bookings for the 2024 sales cycle, a 1.4 p.p. increase compared to the same period in the 2023 sales cycle (83.9% in the same period of the 2023 sales cycle).
EBITDA
Values in R$ ‘000
2Q24
2Q23
% Y/Y
2024 cycle
2023 cycle
% Y/Y
Net revenue
294,352
271,396
8.5%
1,309,176
1,179,250
11.0%
Cost of goods sold and services
(130,767)
(119,177)
9.7%
(466,293)
(446,380)
4.5%
General and administrative expenses
(122,909)
(118,091)
4.1%
(358,462)
(365,260)
(1.9%)
Commercial expenses
(73,578)
(64,863)
13.4%
(213,966)
(166,129)
28.8%
Other operating (expenses) income
(284)
(23,481)
(98.8%)
2,068
(24,408)
(108.5%)
Share of loss equity-accounted investees
(3,968)
(2,126)
86.6%
(20,151)
(5,016)
301.7%
Impairment losses on trade receivables
(10,149)
(1,028)
887.3%
(52,348)
(40,181)
30.3%
Profit before financial income and taxes
(47,303)
(57,370)
(17.5%)
200,025
131,876
51.7%
(+) Depreciation and amortization
67,827
66,532
1.9%
204,390
205,204
(0.4%)
EBITDA
20,524
9,162
123.9%
404,415
337,080
20.0%
EBITDA Margin
7.0%
3.4%
3.6p.p.
30.9%
28.6%
2.3p.p.
(+) Layoff related to internal restructuring
2,630
87
n.m.
3,610
1,182
205.4%
(+) Share-based compensation plan
2,768
7,841
(64.7%)
5,997
10,614
(43.5%)
(+) M&A adjusting expenses
-
23,562
(100.0%)
13,776
23,562
(41.5%)
Adjusted EBITDA
25,922
40,653
(36.3%)
427,798
372,439
14.9%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
8.8%
15.0%
(6.2p.p.)
32.7%
31.6%
1.1p.p.
Note: n.m.: not meaningful
In the 2024 sales cycle to date, Adjusted EBITDA grew 14.9% to R$428 million with a margin of 32.7%, representing an increase of 1.1 p.p. in comparison to prior year. In 2Q24, Adjusted EBITDA totaled R$26 million, a 36.3% decrease compared to R$41 million in 2Q23, mostly due to higher commercial expenses in 2024 and a non-recurrent reversion of a provision for doubtful accounts (PDA) related to a large retail customer that occurred in 2Q23. In the 2024 Sales cycle to date, the increase in Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin was mainly driven by gains in operating efficiency, cost savings and a sales mix that benefited from the growth of subscription products, partially offset by higher commercial expenses due to anticipation of marketing events and campaigns for the next cycle. Share of loss equity-accounted investees relates to a 43.1% minority stake in Educbank Gestão de Pagamentos Educacionais S.A. (“Educbank”), which registered a loss in equity-accounted investees in the amount of R$20 million in the 2024 sales cycle to date that was mainly due to write-off costs relating to a potential M&A target of Educbank, which ultimately did not materialize.
(%) Net Revenue
2Q24
2Q23
Y/Y (p.p.)
2024 cycle
2023 cycle
Y/Y (p.p.)
Gross margin
55.6%
56.1%
(0.5p.p.)
64.4%
62.1%
2.3p.p.
Adjusted cash G&A expenses(1)
(18.3%)
(16.8%)
(1.5p.p.)
(11.4%)
(13.1%)
1.7p.p.
Commercial expenses
(25.0%)
(23.9%)
(1.1p.p.)
(16.3%)
(14.1%)
(2.2p.p.)
Impairment on trade receivables
(3.4%)
(0.4%)
(3.0 p.p.)
(4.0%)
(3.4%)
(0.6p.p.)
Adjusted EBITDA margin
8.8%
15.0%
(6.2p.p.)
32.7%
31.6%
1.1p.p.
(1) Sum of general and administrative expenses, other operating income and profit (loss) of equity-accounted investees, less: depreciation and amortization, layoffs related to internal restructuring, share-based compensation plan and M&A one-off adjusting expenses.
In proportion to net revenue, gross margin increased 230 bps in the sales cycle to date (from 62% to 64%) mainly due to better product mix and reduced impact of paper and production costs. Adjusted cash G&A expenses reduced by 170 bps driven by workforce optimization and budgetary discipline and Commercial expenses increased by 220 bps. driven by higher expenses related to business expansion and marketing investments while impairment on trade receivable (PDA) had a slight increase of 60 bps, due to a more restrictive credit landscape.
Finance Results
Values in R$ ‘000
2Q24
2Q23
% Y/Y
2024 cycle
2023 cycle
% Y/Y
Finance income
16,187
17,470
(7.3%)
46,405
66,320
(30.0%)
Finance costs
(63,974)
(82,754)
(22.7%)
(205,176)
(232,603)
(11.8%)
Total
(47,787)
(65,284)
(26.8%)
(158,771)
(166,283)
(4.5%)
In the second quarter of 2024, finance income totaled R$16.2 million, from R$17.5 million in 2Q23, due to the impact of lower interest rates on financial investments and marketable securities. In the 2024 sales cycle to date, finance income decreased 30% to R$46.4 million from R$ 66,3 million in prior sales cycle, when finance income was impacted with a gain of R$10 million recorded in 4Q22, resulting from the reversal of interest on tax contingencies.
Finance costs in 2Q24 decreased 22.7% to R$64,0 million, from R$82,8 in 2Q23, due to the impact of lower interest rates on financial liabilities (mainly bonds, accounts payable on acquisition and contingencies), as noted above. In the 2024 sales cycle to date finance cost decreased 4.5% driven by the reduction on the Finance Debt position between the comparison quarters and lower interest rate.
Net profit (loss)
Values in R$ ‘000
2Q24
2Q23
% Y/Y
2024 cycle
2023 cycle
% Y/Y
Net (loss) profit
(66,171)
(78,611)
(15.8%)
15,739
(4,942)
(418.5%)
(+) Layoffs related to internal restructuring
2,630
87
n.m.
3,610
1,182
205.4%
(+) Share-based compensation plan
2,768
7,841
(64.7%)
5,997
10,614
(43.5%)
(+) Amortization of intangible assets(1)
39,304
39,072
0.6%
118,902
117,373
1.3%
(-) Income tax contingencies reversal
-
-
0.0%
-
(29,715)
(100.0%)
(+) M&A adjusting expenses
-
23,562
(100.0%)
13,776
23,562
(41.5%)
(-) Tax shield(2)
(15,199)
(23,991)
(36.6%)
(48,377)
(51,929)
(6.8%)
Adjusted net (loss) profit
(36,668)
(32,040)
14.4%
109,647
66,145
65.8%
Adjusted net margin
(12.5%)
(11.8%)
(0.7p.p.)
8.4%
5.6%
2.8p.p.
Note: n.m.: not meaningful; (1) From business combinations. (2) Tax shield (34%) generated by the expenses that are being deducted as net (loss) profit adjustments.
In the second quarter of 2024, adjusted net loss totaled R$37 million, a 14.4% increase compared to a net loss of R$32 million in 2Q23. It is worth highlighting that 2Q and 3Q of every year represents about 30% of the total revenue of the year due to seasonality of product deliveries to our customers. In the 2024 sales cycle to date, adjusted net profit reached R$110 million, a 65.8% increase from an adjusted net profit of R$66 million for the same period in 2023.
The 2023 sales cycle was positively impacted by a gain related to the reversal of tax contingencies recorded in 4Q22, which impacted corporate tax and finance results, but negatively impacted by M&A expenses in the amount of R$ 24 million. The 2024 sales cycle to date was impacted by the M&A adjusting expenses occurred in 4Q23 as they related to one-off costs associated with the write-off of a potential M&A target of Educbank, which ultimately did not materialize, negatively impacting our Share of Loss of Equity-Accounted Investees in the amount of R$13.8 million.
Accounts receivable and PDA
Values in R$ ‘000
2Q24
2Q23
% Y/Y
1Q24
% Q/Q
Gross accounts receivable
755,133
632,151
19.5%
864,511
(12.7%)
Provision for doubtful accounts (PDA)
(93,543)
(64,870)
44.2%
(93,489)
0.1%
Coverage index
12.4%
10.3%
2.1p.p.
10.8%
1.57p.p.
Net accounts receivable
661,590
567,281
16.6%
771,022
(14.2%)
Average days of accounts receivable(1)
152
149
3
180
(28)
(1) Balance of net accounts receivable divided by the last-twelve-month net revenue, multiplied by 360.
The average payment term of Vasta’s accounts receivable portfolio was 152 days in the 2Q24 remained stable than the same quarter of the previous year (149 days).
Free cash flow
Values in R$ ‘000
2Q24
2Q23
% Y/Y
2024 cycle
2023 cycle
% Y/Y
Cash from operating activities(1)
68,866
127,546
(46.0%)
228,582
228,457
0.1%
(-) Income tax and social contribution paid
-
(334)
n.m.
(672)
(5,082)
(86.8%)
(-) Payment of provision for tax, civil and labor losses
(64)
(549)
(88.0%)
(440)
(794)
n.m.
(-) Interest lease liabilities paid
(2,579)
(3,418)
(24.5%)
(6,109)
(11,214)
(45.5%)
(-) Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
(1,910)
(4,092)
(53.3%)
(14,183)
(19,889)
(28.7%)
(-) Additions of intangible assets
(22,080)
(21,376)
3.3%
(100,723)
(83,783)
20.2%
(-) Lease liabilities paid
(3,787)
(3,584)
5.7%
(16,017)
(20,512)
(21.9%)
Free cash flow (FCF)
38,446
94,193
(59.2%)
90,438
87,184
3.7%
FCF/Adjusted EBITDA
148.3%
231.7%
(83.4p.p.)
21.1%
23.4%
(2.3p.p.)
LTM FCF/Adjusted EBITDA
31.9%
26.4%
5.5p.p.
31.9%
26.4%
5.5p.p.
(1) Net (loss) profit less non-cash items less and changes in working capital. Note: n.m.: not meaningful
Free cash flow (FCF) totaled R$38 million 2Q24, a 59.2% decrease from a FCF of R$94 million in 2Q23. In the 2024 sales cycle to date, FCF totaled R$90 million, a R$3 million or 3.7% increase from R$87 million 2023. The second quarter was negatively impacted by two main effects: (1) the anticipation of marketing expenses and (2) increased payments related to the 2023 production costs owing to a seasonal effect of paper and printing purchases. Accordingly, we foresee a lower volume of production-related payments in the following quarters and expect to maintain improvement in FCF for the year-end.
The last twelve-month (LTM) FCF/Adjusted EBITDA conversion rate improved from 26.4% to 31.9% as a result of Vasta’s growth and implementation of sustained efficiency measures, for example: improve receivables management, enforcing credit policies and negotiate better payment terms.
Financial leverage
Values in R$ ‘000
2Q24
1Q24
4Q23
3Q23
2Q23
Financial debt
768,459
762,985
791,763
765,350
846,443
Accounts payable from business combinations
618,830
616,247
614,120
601,171
591,620
Total debt
1,387,289
1,379,232
1,405,883
1,366,521
1,438,063
Cash and cash equivalents
50,868
67,214
95,864
106,757
38,268
Marketable securities
272,991
242,799
245,942
261,264
385,002
Net debt
1,063,430
1,069,219
1,064,076
998,500
1,014,793
Net debt/LTM adjusted EBITDA
2.28
2.22
2.36
2.43
2.57
As of the end of 2Q24, Vasta had a net debt position of R$1,063 million, a R$6 million decrease compared to 1Q24. The FCF generated in the period was offset by the impacts of financial interest cost and the Second Repurchase Program. The net debt/LTM adjusted EBITDA was 2.28x as of 2Q24, having increased slightly from 2.22x in 1Q24, and decreasing from 2.57x in 2Q23.
ESG
Sustainability Report
In 2023, Vasta released its sustainability report for the year 2022. This report, which is the company's second, was prepared in accordance with international standards for reports of this category and showcases the implementation of our corporate strategy, challenges, and achievements, while also reaffirming our commitment to transparency and sustainability. These include the publication of its first Greenhouse Gas Inventory, the company's adherence to the UN Global Compact, the dedication of 3,216 thousand hours to the Corporate Volunteer Program, the SOMOS Afro program, an affirmative internship program, and the fact that 29% of the seats on the Board of Directors are occupied by women.
The report complies with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 2021 version and also considers other standards recognized in Brazil and abroad, such as the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) guidelines for the education sector, the guidelines of the IBC Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics from the World Economic Forum, and the principles of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC).
The document is available at: https://ir.vastaplatform.com/esg/. Information contained in, or accessible through, our website is not incorporated by reference in, and does not constitute a part of, this press release.
In line with the topics identified in the materiality process, every quarter we present Vasta's most material indicators:
Key Indicators
ENVIRONMENT
Water withdrawal¹
SDGs
GRI
Disclosure
Unit
2Q2024
2Q2023
% Y/Y
1Q2024
% Q/Q
3, 11, 12
303-3
Total water withdrawal
m³
3,039
4,654
(35%)
5,088
(40%)
Municipal water supply1
%
100%
100%
0 p.p.
0%
100 p.p.
Groundwater
%
0%
0%
0 p.p.
100%
(100 p.p.)
Energy consumption within the organization2
SDGs
GRI
Disclosure
Unit
2Q2024
2Q2023
% Y/Y
1Q2024
% Q/Q
12, 13
302-1
Total energy consumption
GJ
3,856
2,909
33%
2,393
61%
Energy from renewable sources2
%
52%
62%
(9 p.p.)
95%
(43 p.p.)
In the 2Q24, we observed a lower water consumption compared to the same period in 2023 and 1Q24 due to the reduced demand for operations at the São José dos Campos Distribution Center. There was also an increase in energy consumption compared to the same period in 2023, due to greater use of air conditioning resulting from the temperature increase that affected much of the country.
SOCIAL
Diversity in workforce by employee category
SDGs
GRI
Disclosure
Unit
2Q2024
2Q2023
% HA
1Q2024
% HA
5
405-1
C-level – Women
%
29%
40%
(11 p.p.)
29%
(0 p.p.)
C-level – Men
%
71%
60%
11 p.p.
71%
0 p.p.
C-level- total4
no.
7
5
40%
7
0%
Leadership (≥ managers) – Women
%
43%
47%
(4 p.p.)
45%
(2 p.p.)
Total - Leadership (≥ managers) – Men
%
57%
53%
4 p.p.
55%
2 p.p.
Leadership (≥ managers) 5 – total
no.
124
139
(11%)
149
(17%)
Academic staff – Women
%
15%
18%
(3 p.p.)
18%
(3 p.p.)
Academic staff – Men
%
85%
82%
3 p.p.
83%
2 p.p.
Academic staff 6 - total
no.
75
82
(9%)
80
(6%)
Administrative/Operational – Women
%
54%
56%
(2 p.p.)
56%
(2 p.p.)
Administrative/Operational – Male
%
46%
44%
2 p.p.
44%
2 p.p.
Administrative/Operational 7 - total
no.
1,229
1,524
(19%)
1,595
(23%)
Employees – Women
%
51%
53%
(2 p.p.)
54%
(3 p.p.)
Employees – Men
%
49%
47%
2 p.p.
46%
3 p.p.
Employees - total
no.
1,435
1,752
(18%)
1,831
(22%)
In continuation of the diverse talent bank plan, specific banks for people with disabilities and black individuals were created, both of which had over a thousand registrations by the end of Q2 2024. During this period, we hired 26 black employees, 1 person with a disability, and 1 woman for a managerial position and above. Additionally, to support leadership and ensure appropriate, inclusive, and non-discriminatory interview processes, we created a Manager's Guide, which includes a module on Diversity and Inclusion.
In May, we held a live session together with the Compliance department to talk about the fight against LGBTphobia and to reinforce our Code of Ethics and Whistleblower Channel. During LGBTQIAPN+ Pride Month in June, we brought the company together for another live session with two employees representing the interest group to share their experiences and discuss a respectful and welcoming environment, as well as to reinforce our commitment to the inclusion of community members within the Company.
Social impact* 8
SDGs
GRI
Disclosure
Unit
1S2024
1S2023
2S2023
4, 10
-
Scholars of the Somos Futuro Program
no.
195
236
232
* Indicators presented progressively, referring to the total accumulated since the beginning of the year, which is why we are not presenting the variations compared to previous semesters.
We continue to maintain the Somos Futuro Program via Instituto SOMOS. The initiative enables public school students to attend high school at one of Vasta's partner schools. In this quarter, 195 young people were studying through the program receiving didactic and paradidactic material, online school tutoring, mentoring and access to the entire support network of the program, which includes psychological monitoring, in addition to the scholarship offered by the school.
Health and Safety
SDGs
GRI
Disclosure
Unit
2Q2024
2Q2023
% HA
1Q2024
% HA
3
403-5, 403-9
Units covered by the Risk Management Program (PGR)
%
100%
100%
0.0 p.p.
100%
0.0 p.p.
Trained employees
no.
221
729
(70%)
361
(39%)
Average hours of training per employee 9
no.
3.00
1.30
131%
1.33
126%
Injury frequency 10
rate
1.09
1.88
(42%)
0.90
21%
High-consequence injuries
no.
-
-
0%
-
0%
Recordable work-related injuries 11
rate
-
0.94
(100%)
-
0%
Fatalities resulted from work-related injuries
no.
-
-
0%
-
0%
Fatalities 12
rate
-
-
0%
-
0%
The difference in the number of employees trained between 2Q24 and 2Q23 is due to the fact that in May/23 we implemented an automatic process to send reminders to employees who had not taken the mandatory courses on occupational health and safety available at our corporate university.
This quarter, we held the Green April Workshop, where we talked to stakeholders about procedures for hiring and managing third parties, care with high-risk activities and good practices. Another initiative in 2Q24 was the Cogna group's 2nd Mega SIPAT, during which we covered strategic topics for the business, such as: Health and Safety Policy and Near Miss Reporting; Mental Health in the Digital Age; Spine Care; Harassment and Forms of Violence; and the Art of Identifying Hidden Risks in Everyday Situations. The event was held online with the participation of professionals specialized in each topic.
GOVERNANCE
Diversity in the Board of Directors (gender)
SDGs
GRI
Disclosure
Unit
2Q2024
2Q2023
% HA
1Q2024
% HA
5
405-1
Members
no.
7
7
0%
7
0%
Women
%
29%
29%
0.0 p.p
29%
0 p.p
Ethical conduct
SDGs
GRI
Disclosure
Unit
2Q2024
2Q2023
% HA
1Q2024
% HA
16
2-25
Cases recorded in our Confidential Ethics Hotline 13
no.
21
14
50%
9
133%
10
406-1
Grievances regarding discrimination received through our Confidential Ethics Hotline 13
no.
2
-
0%
-
0%
Confirmed incidents of discrimination 13
no.
-
-
0.0 p.p.
-
0%
5
405-1
Employees who have received training on anti-corruption policies and procedures
%
100%
100%
0.0 p.p.
100%
0 p.p.
Operations assessed for risks related to corruption
%
100%
100%
0.0 p.p.
100%
0 p.p.
Confirmed incidents of corruption
no.
-
-
0%
-
0%
NA: Not available: quarterly disclosure began in the second quarter of 2023. It used to be reported annually in Sustainability Reports.
The increase in the number of cases registered with the Confidential Channel is due to our work to publicize the Cogna Confidential Channel for reporting any situation related to discrimination, harassment and deviations from the Code of Conduct, as well as highlighting the guarantee of confidentiality.
Compliance*
SDGs
GRI
Disclosure
Unit
2Q2024
2Q2023
% HA
1Q2024
% HA
16
307-1, 419-1
Fines for social and economic noncompliance
R$ thousand
0
0
0%
0
0%
Non-financial sanctions for social and economic non-compliance
no.
0
0
0%
0
0%
Fines for environmental noncompliance
R$ thousand
0
0
0%
0
0%
Non-financial sanctions for environmental non-compliance
no.
0
0
0%
0
0%
* Only cases deemed material, i.e., cases that harm Vasta's image, which lead to a halt in operations, or where the amounts involved are over R$1 million.
Customer data privacy
SDGs
GRI
Disclosure
Unit
2Q2024
2Q2023
% HA
1Q2024
% HA
16
418-1
External complaints substantiated by the organization
no.
3
6
(50%)
7
(57%)
Complaints received from regulatory agencies or similar official bodies
no.
-
1
(100%)
-
0%
Cases identified of leakage, theft, or loss of customer data
no.
-
-
0%
-
0%
We have added the reclassification of requests opened by the data subject internally on the Privacy Portal. In this way, it is possible, after analyzing the case, to identify and classify whether the request does in fact refer to the rights of data subjects under the LGPD. Therefore, there was a reduction in requests/complaints compared to 1Q24 and 2Q23.
FOOTNOTES:SDG
Sustainable Development Goal. Indicates goal to which the actions monitored contribute.
GRI
Global Reporting Initiative. Lists the GRI standard indicators related to the data monitored.
ND
Indicator discontinued or not measured in the quarter.
NM
Not meaningful
1
Based on invoices from sanitation concessionaires.
2
Acquired from the free energy market.
3
n.a.
4
Takes into the account the positions of CEO, vice presidents and director reporting directly to the CEO
5
Management, senior management and leadership positions not reporting directly to the CEO
6
Course coordinators, teachers, and tutors.
7
Corporate coordination, specialists, adjuncts, assistants and analysts.
8
Indicators reported on semi-annual basis (2Q and 4Q).
9
Total hours of training/employees trained.
10
Total accidents (with and without leave)/ Total man/hours worked (MHW) x 1,000,000
11
Work-related injury (excluding fatalities) from which the worker cannot recover fully to pre-injury health status within 6 months. Formula: Number of injuries/MHW x 1.000.000.
12
Fatalities/ MHW x 1,000,000.
13
Indicators measured from the first quarter of 2023. It used to be reported annually in Sustainability Reports
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
Vasta will discuss its second quarter 2024 results on August 7, 2024, via a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the call (ID: 3871721), please dial: +1 (888) 660-6819 or +1 (929) 203-1989. A live and archived webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.vastaplatform.com. Information contained in, or accessible through, our website is not incorporated by reference in, and does not constitute a part of, this press release.
ABOUT VASTA
Vasta is a leading, high-growth education company in Brazil powered by technology, providing end-to-end educational and digital solutions that cater to all needs of private schools operating in the K-12 educational segment, ultimately benefiting all of Vasta’s stakeholders, including students, parents, educators, administrators, and private school owners. Vasta’s mission is to help private K-12 schools to be better and more profitable, supporting their digital transformation. Vasta believes it is uniquely positioned to help schools in Brazil undergo the process of digital transformation and bring their education skill set to the 21st century. Vasta promotes the unified use of technology in K-12 education with enhanced data and actionable insight for educators, increased collaboration among support staff and improvements in production, efficiency and quality. For more information, please visit ir.vastaplatform.com. Information contained in, or accessible through, our website is not incorporated by reference in, and does not constitute a part of, this press release.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements that can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate” and “potential,” among others. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this press release and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectations. Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to of various factors, including (i) general economic, financial, political, demographic and business conditions in Brazil, as well as any other countries we may serve in the future and their impact on our business; (ii) fluctuations in interest, inflation and exchange rates in Brazil and any other countries we may serve in the future; (iii) our ability to implement our business strategy and expand our portfolio of products and services; (iv) our ability to adapt to technological changes in the educational sector; (v) the availability of government authorizations on terms and conditions and within periods acceptable to us; (vi) our ability to continue attracting and retaining new partner schools and students; (vii) our ability to maintain the academic quality of our programs; (viii) the availability of qualified personnel and the ability to retain such personnel; (ix) changes in the financial condition of the students enrolling in our programs in general and in the competitive conditions in the education industry; (x) our capitalization and level of indebtedness; (xi) the interests of our controlling shareholder; (xii) changes in government regulations applicable to the education industry in Brazil; (xiii) government interventions in education industry programs, that affect the economic or tax regime, the collection of tuition fees or the regulatory framework applicable to educational institutions; (xiv) cancellations of contracts within the solutions we characterize as subscription arrangements or limitations on our ability to increase the rates we charge for the services we characterize as subscription arrangements; (xv) our ability to compete and conduct our business in the future; (xvi) our ability to anticipate changes in the business, changes in regulation or the materialization of existing and potential new risks; (xvii) the success of operating initiatives, including advertising and promotional efforts and new product, service and concept development by us and our competitors; (xviii) changes in consumer demands and preferences and technological advances, and our ability to innovate to respond to such changes; (xix) changes in labor, distribution and other operating costs; our compliance with, and changes to, government laws, regulations and tax matters that currently apply to us; (xx) the effectiveness of our risk management policies and procedures, including our internal control over financial reporting; (xxi) health crises, including due to pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic and government measures taken in response thereto; (xxii) other factors that may affect our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations; and (xxiii) other risk factors discussed under “Risk Factors”. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update them in light of new information or future developments or to release publicly any revisions to these statements in order to reflect later events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
This press release presents our EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net (loss) profit and Free cash flow (FCF), which is information provided for the convenience of investors. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are among the key performance indicators used by us to measure financial operating performance. Our management believes that these Non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and shareholders. We also use these measures internally to establish budgets and operational goals to manage and monitor our business, evaluate our underlying historical performance and business strategies and to report our results to the board of directors.
We calculate EBITDA as net (loss) profit for the period/year plus income taxes and social contribution plus/minus net finance result plus depreciation and amortization. The EBITDA measure provides useful information to assess our operational performance.
We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA plus/minus: (a) income tax and social contribution; (b) net finance result; (c) depreciation and amortization; (d) share-based compensation expenses, mainly due to the grant of additional shares to Somos’ employees in connection with the change of control of Somos to Cogna (for further information refer to note 23 to the audited consolidated financial statements) ; (e) provision for risks of tax, civil and labor losses regarding penalties, related to income tax positions taken by the Predecessor Somos – Anglo and Vasta in connection with a corporate reorganization carried out by the Predecessor Somos – Anglo; (f) Bonus IPO, which refers to bonus paid to certain executives and employees based on restricted share units; and (g) expenses with contractual termination of employees due to organizational restructuring. We understand that such adjustments are relevant and should be considered when calculating our Adjusted EBITDA, which is a practical measure to assess our operational performance that allows us to compare it with other companies that operates in the same segment.
We calculate Adjusted net (loss) profit as the (loss) profit for the period/year as presented in Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income adjusted by the same Adjusted EBITDA items, however, added by (a) Amortization of intangible assets from Business Combination and (b) Tax shield of 34% generated by the aforementioned adjustments.
We calculate Free cash flow (FCF) as the cash from operating activities as presented in the Statement of Cash Flows less (a) income tax and social contribution paid; (b) tax, civil and labor proceedings paid; (c) interest lease liabilities paid; (d) acquisition of property, plant and equipment; (e) additions to intangible assets; and (f) lease liabilities paid.
We understand that, although Adjusted net (loss) profit, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Free cash flow (FCF) are used by investors and securities analysts in their evaluation of companies, these measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results of operations as reported under IFRS. Additionally, our calculations of Adjusted net (loss) profit, Adjusted EBITDA, and Free cash flow (FCF) may be different from the calculation used by other companies, including our competitors in the education services industry, and therefore, our measures may not be comparable to those of other companies.
REVENUE RECOGNITION AND SEASONALITY
Our main deliveries of printed and digital materials to our customers occur in the last quarter of each year (typically in November and December), and in the first quarter of each subsequent year (typically in February and March), and revenue is recognized when the customers obtain control over the materials. In addition, the printed and digital materials we provide in the fourth quarter are used by our customers in the following school year and, therefore, our fourth quarter results reflect the growth in the number of our students from one school year to the next, leading to higher revenue in general in our fourth quarter compared with the preceding quarters in each year. Consequently, in aggregate, the seasonality of our revenues generally produces higher revenues in the first and fourth quarters of our fiscal year. Thus, the numbers for the second quarter and third quarter are usually less relevant. In addition, we generally bill our customers during the first half of each school year (which starts in January), which generally results in a higher cash position in the first half of each year compared to the second half.
A significant part of our expenses is also seasonal. Due to the nature of our business cycle, we need significant working capital, typically in September or October of each year, to cover costs related to production and inventory accumulation, selling and marketing expenses, and delivery of our teaching materials at the end of each year in preparation for the beginning of each school year. As a result, these operating expenses are generally incurred between September and December of each year.
Purchases through our Livro Fácil e-commerce platform are also very intense during the back-to-school period, between November, when school enrollment takes place and families plan to anticipate the purchase of products and services, and February of the following year, when classes are about to start. Thus, e-commerce revenue is mainly concentrated in the first and fourth quarters of the year.
KEY BUSINESS METRICS
Annual Contract Value, or ACV, is a non-accounting managerial metric and represents our partner schools’ commitment to pay for our solutions offerings. We believe it is a meaningful indicator of demand for our solutions. We consider ACV is a helpful metric because it is designed to show amounts that we expect to be recognized as revenue from subscription services for the 12-month period between October 1 of one fiscal year through September 30 of the following fiscal year. We define ACV as the revenue we would expect to recognize from a partner school in each school year, based on the number of students who have contracted our services, or “enrolled students,” that will access our content at such partner school in such school year. We calculate ACV by multiplying the number of enrolled students at each school with the average ticket per student per year; the related number of enrolled students and average ticket per student per year are each calculated in accordance with the terms of each contract with the related school. Although our contracts with our schools are typically for 4-year terms, we record one year of revenue under such contracts as ACV. ACV is calculated based on the sum of actual contracts signed during the sales period and assumes the historical rates of returned goods from customers for the preceding 24-month period. Since the actual rates of returned goods from sales during the period may be different from the historical average rates and the actual volume of merchandise ordered by our customers may be different from the contracted amount, the actual revenue recognized during each period of a sales cycle may be different from the ACV for the respective sales cycle. Our reported ACV is subject to risks associated with, among other things, economic conditions and the markets in which we operate, including risks that our contracts may be canceled or adjusted (including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic).
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
Assets
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
50,868
95,864
Marketable securities
272,991
245,942
Trade receivables
661,590
697,512
Inventories
289,421
300,509
Taxes recoverable
19,743
19,041
Income tax and social contribution recoverable
12,026
16,841
Prepayments
82,228
71,870
Other receivables
1,516
2,085
Related parties – other receivables
10,989
7,157
Total current assets
1,401,372
1,456,821
Non-current assets
Judicial deposits
218,736
207,188
Deferred income tax and social contribution
221,098
205,453
Equity accounted investees
57,456
64,484
Other investments and interests in entities
9,879
9,879
Property, plant and equipment
144,046
151,492
Intangible assets and goodwill
5,246,584
5,307,563
Total non-current assets
5,897,799
5,946,059
Total Assets
7,299,171
7,402,880
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (continued)
Liabilities
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Current liabilities
Bonds
21,536
541,763
Suppliers
206,893
221,291
Reverse factoring
257,536
263,948
Lease liabilities
14,544
17,078
Income tax and social contribution payable
2,314
-
Salaries and social contributions
99,738
104,406
Taxes payable
4,961
7,821
Contractual obligations and deferred income
30,564
32,815
Accounts payable for business combination and acquisition of associates
206,261
216,728
Other liabilities
16,634
26,382
Other liabilities - related parties
13,343
15,060
Total current liabilities
874,324
1,447,292
Non-current liabilities
Bonds
746,923
250,000
Lease liabilities
78,434
79,579
Accounts payable for business combination and acquisition of associates
412,569
397,392
Provision for tax, civil and labor losses
721,166
697,990
Other liabilities
7,124
9,836
Total non-current liabilities
1,966,216
1,434,797
Total current and non-current liabilities
2,840,540
2,882,089
Shareholder's Equity
Share capital
4,820,815
4,820,815
Capital reserve
90,211
89,627
Treasury shares
(77,911)
(59,525)
Accumulated losses
(375,409)
(331,559)
Total Shareholder's Equity
4,457,706
4,519,358
Interest of non-controlling shareholders
925
1,433
Total Shareholder's Equity
4,458,631
4,520,791
Total Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity
7,299,171
7,402,880
Consolidated Income Statement
April 01 to June 30, 2024
April 01 to June 30, 2023
June 30, 2024
June 30, 2023
Net revenue from sales and services
294,352
271,396
755,068
674,231
Sales
272,433
246,960
714,978
628,315
Services
21,919
24,436
40,090
45,916
Cost of goods sold and services
(130,767)
(119,177)
(270,850)
(274,303)
Gross profit
163,585
152,219
484,218
399,928
Operating income (expenses)
(206,920)
(207,463)
(431,502)
(395,191)
General and administrative expenses
(122,909)
(118,091)
(262,811)
(245,372)
Commercial expenses
(73,578)
(64,863)
(146,838)
(115,924)
Impairment losses on trade receivables
(10,149)
(1,028)
(23,354)
(11,408)
Other operating income
22
9,487
2,002
10,481
Other operating expenses
(306)
(32,968)
(501)
(32,968)
Share of loss equity-accounted investees
(3,968)
(2,126)
(7,028)
(2,654)
(Loss) profit before finance result and taxes
(47,303)
(57,370)
45,688
2,083
Finance result
Finance income
16,187
17,470
29,730
34,101
Finance costs
(63,974)
(82,754)
(133,784)
(158,570)
Loss before income tax and social contribution
(95,090)
(122,654)
(58,366)
(122,386)
Income tax and social contribution
Current
5,183
3,917
(1,790)
2,463
Deferred
23,736
40,126
15,927
39,088
28,919
44,043
14,137
41,551
Loss for the period
(66,171)
(78,611)
(44,229)
(80,835)
Allocated to:
Controlling shareholders
(66,022)
(79,230)
(43,850)
(81,508)
Non-controlling shareholders
(149)
619
(379)
673
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the period ended June 30,
2024
2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Loss before income tax and social contribution
(58,366)
(122,386)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization
141,252
140,608
Share of loss profit of equity-accounted investees
7,028
2,654
Impairment losses on trade receivables
23,354
11,408
Provision (reversal) for tax, civil and labor losses, net
458
(9,165)
Provision on accounts payable for business combination
-
23,562
Interest on provision for tax, civil and labor losses
22,859
31,114
Interest on bonds
48,409
60,853
Contractual obligations and right to returned goods
(1,551)
17,823
Interest on accounts payable for business combination and acquisition of associates
30,472
34,987
Interest on suppliers
22,684
15,180
Share-based payment expense
4,729
8,226
Interest on lease liabilities
4,702
6,260
Interest from financial investments and marketable securities
(12,144)
(19,633)
Cancellations of right-of-use contracts
(1,951)
-
Residual value of disposals of property and equipment and intangible assets
1,187
(231)
233,122
201,260
Changes in
Trade receivables
12,568
71,653
Inventories
11,088
(13,104)
Prepayments
(10,358)
(21,562)
Taxes recoverable
2,605
4,838
Judicial deposits and escrow accounts
(11,491)
(665)
Other receivables
569
105
Related parties – other receivables
(3,832)
1,729
Suppliers
(43,494)
21,366
Salaries and social charges
(4,668)
(843)
Tax payable
(546)
(5,140)
Contractual obligations and deferred income
(700)
(31,707)
Other liabilities
(11,933)
(5,682)
Other liabilities - related parties
(1,717)
(55)
Cash from operating activities
171,213
222,193
Payment of interest on leases
(4,608)
(7,086)
Payment of interest on bonds
(77,996)
(57,915)
Payment of interest on business combinations
(5,815)
(7,768)
Income tax and social contribution paid
-
(665)
Payment of provision for tax, civil and labor losses
(198)
(739)
Net cash from operating activities
82,596
148,020
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of property and equipment
(10,893)
(9,348)
Additions of intangible assets
(56,856)
(60,013)
Acquisition of subsidiaries net of cash acquired
-
(3,212)
Proceeds from investment in marketable securities
(513,579)
(625,621)
Purchase of investment in marketable securities
498,674
640,766
Net cash used in investing activities
(82,654)
(57,428)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repurchase shares on treasury
(22,531)
-
Lease liabilities paid
(8,087)
(13,918)
Payments of bonds
(490,000)
-
Issuance of securities with related parties
495,627
-
Payments of accounts payable for business combination
(19,947)
(84,171)
Net cash used in financing activities
(44,938)
(98,089)
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(44,996)
(7,497)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
95,864
45,765
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
50,868
38,268
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(44,996)
(7,497)
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