Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company · NASDAQ:WTW
Willis Towers Watson Public — Q1 2024 Earnings Presentation
27 slides from Willis Towers Watson Public's earnings presentation, Apr 25, 2024
Slide 1: Earnings Release Supplemental Materials: 2024 First Quarter Financial Results
WTW Earnings Release Supplemental Materials 2024 First Quarter Financial Results April 25, 2024 wtwco.com © 2024 WTW. All rights reserved.
Slide 2: WTW Forward-Looking Statements
WTW Forward-Looking Statements This document contains ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created by those laws. These forward-lookin
Slide 3: WTW Non-GAAP Measures
WTW Non-GAAP Measures In order to assist readers of our consolidated financial statements in understanding the core operating results that WTW’s management uses to evaluate the business and for financial planning, we present the following non-GAAP measures: (1) Constant Currency Change, (2) Organic
Slide 4: Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways Organic revenue growth1 of 5%, Adjusted Operating Margin1 expansion of +200 bps and Adjusted Diluted EPS1 growth of 16% in Q1 2024 Continued to make significant progress on strategic priorities with our specialization strategy, new talent and smart connections contributing to growth Re
Slide 5: Q1 2024 GAAP Financial Results
Q1 2024 GAAP Financial Results Key figures $USD million, except EPS and % Three months ended March 31, 2024 2023 Change Revenue $2,341 $2,244 4% Income from operations $280 $285 (2)% Operating margin % 12.0% 12.7% (70) bps Net income $194 $206 (6)% Diluted earnings per share $1.83 $1.88 (3)% Net cas
Slide 6: Q1 2024 Key Figures, Including Non-GAAP Financial Results
Q1 2024 Key Figures, Including Non-GAAP Financial Results Q1 2024 Results Total Revenue $2.3B +5% +8% Q1 2024 Q1 2024 Q1 2023 Organic1 Organic1 Adjusted Diluted EPS1 $3.29 Q1 2024 +16% $2.84 Q1 2024 Q1 2023 Adjusted Operating Margin1 20.6% +200 bps 18.6% Q1 2024 Q1 2024 Q1 2023 Free Cash Flow1 -$9M
Slide 7: Financial Review
Financial Review wtwco.com © 2024 WTW. All rights reserved. See “WTW Forward-Looking Statements“ above for information about forward-looking statements and cautionary language, including how actual results may differ materially from those in the slide presentation. 7
Slide 8: Quarterly Segment Performance: Health, Wealth & Career
Quarterly Segment Performance: Health, Wealth & Career Q1 2024 Segment Highlights Revenue ($M) Segment Operating • For the quarter, HWC had organic revenue growth1 of 4%. Margin1 – Health had organic revenue growth with the continued expansion of our $1,336 $1,287 25.1% 24.0% Global Benefits Managem
Slide 9: Quarterly Segment Performance: Risk & Broking
Quarterly Segment Performance: Risk & Broking Q1 2024 Segment Highlights Revenue ($M) Segment Operating • For the quarter, R&B had organic revenue growth1 of 8%. Margin1 $978 20.8% 19.9% – CRB generated solid organic revenue growth of 9% primarily driven by $904 strong client retention across all ge
Slide 10: Transformation Program: Savings
Transformation Program: Savings Projected to generate $425 million of annualized savings through 2024 Delivering on our financial Cumulative Q1 commitments From Projected 2024 ($ millions) Inception • Delivering $425 million of run-rate savings to contribute ~425 bps of margin Real Estate Rationaliz
Slide 11: Transformation Program: Costs to Achieve
Transformation Program: Costs to Achieve Cumulative • Incurred $137 million of restructuring Q1 / transformation related charges From Projected 2024 during the first quarter ($ millions) Inception Real Estate Rationalization $35 $194 • Incurred $11 million of capital Technology Modernization $39 $23
Slide 12: Maintaining a Flexible Balance Sheet
Maintaining a Flexible Balance Sheet Reinforcing our business fundamentals; safeguarding WTW’s financial strengths Disciplined capital management strategy Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Provides WTW with the financial flexibility to ($ millions) reinvest in our businesses, capitalize on market growth opp
Slide 13: Executing Against a Balanced Capital Allocation Strategy
Executing Against a Balanced Capital Allocation Strategy Allocating capital to opportunities with the potential for highest return Capital Allocation Priorities CASH RETURNED TO SHAREHOLDERS • Reinvest in capabilities, businesses, and processes • Invest in innovation, technology, and new business $1
Slide 14: Business Overview
Business Overview wtwco.com © 2024 WTW. All rights reserved. See “WTW Forward-Looking Statements“ above for information about forward-looking statements and cautionary language, including how actual results may differ materially from those in the slide presentation. 14
Slide 15: We Have a Portfolio of Leading Businesses in Attractive Markets
We have: We Have a Portfolio of A distinctive mix of complementary businesses • Accomplished and aspiring talent Leading Businesses in • Collaborative client-first culture • Sophisticated data and analytics Attractive Markets • Powerful tools A strong balance sheet and significant financial flexibil
Slide 16: Segment Overview: Health, Wealth & Career
Segment Overview: Health, Wealth & Career1 Health, Wealth & Career: World-class portfolio of leading businesses FY 2023 Revenue and Organic Growth providing advisory and consulting services within human capital, employee benefits and retirement verticals +6% Organic +6% Organic Health Health provide
Slide 17: Segment Overview: Risk & Broking
Segment Overview: Risk & Broking1 Risk & Broking: Risk advisory and solutions business delivering FY 2023 Revenue and Organic Growth innovative, integrated solutions tailored to client needs and underpinned +7% Organic by cutting edge data and analytics, technology and experienced risk ICT thinkers
Slide 18: Value Creation Framework
Value Creation Framework 1. Seek profitable growth through innovation in attractive markets 2. Target superior shareholder returns through buybacks and prudent investments 3. Defensive business model with historically lower volatility than other financial services subsectors 4. Accelerate operationa
Slide 19: Strategy & Outlook
Strategy & Outlook wtwco.com © 2024 WTW. All rights reserved. See “WTW Forward-Looking Statements“ above for information about forward-looking statements and cautionary language, including how actual results may differ materially from those in the slide presentation. 19
Slide 20: 2024 Financial Targets
2024 Financial Targets1 Grow, Simplify, Transform: Focus on the execution on our strategy with a clear path to 2024 Financial Targets Revenue Adjusted Operating Margin Adjusted Diluted EPS $9.9B+ 22.5% - 23.5% $15.40 - $17.00 Mid-single digit (MSD) organic revenue Margin expansion driven by improved
Slide 21: Free Cash Flow Margin Expectations
Free Cash Flow Margin Expectations1 Free Cash Flow Margin 16%+ 12.6% 2024 and Beyond: • Expect incremental improvement in 2024 7.6% • Adjusted operating margin expansion • Adjusted operating margin • Additional improvement in TRANZACT expansion Free Cash Flow profile; expected to be • Improvement in
Slide 22: Appendix: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Appendix: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures wtwco.com © 2024 WTW. All rights reserved. See “WTW Forward-Looking Statements“ above for information about forward-looking statements and cautionary language, including how actual results may differ materially from those in the slide presentation. 22
Slide 23: Constant Currency and Organic Revenue Change
Constant Currency and Organic Revenue Change As reported, USD millions except % Components of Revenue Change(i) Less: Less: Three Months Ended March 31, As Reported Currency Constant Currency Acquisitions/ Organic 2024 2023 % Change Impact Change Divestitures Change Health, Wealth & Career Revenue e
Slide 24: Adjusted Op Income and Margin, Adj. EBITDA and Margin
Adjusted Op Income and Margin, Adj. EBITDA and Margin As reported, USD millions except % Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Income from operations and Operating margin $ 280 12.0% $ 285 12.7% Adjusted for certain items: Amortization 60 71 Restructuring costs 18 3 Transaction and transformation 1
Slide 25: Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS As reported, USD millions except % Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Net Income attributable to WTW $ 190 $ 203 Adjusted for certain items: Amortization 60 71 Restructuring costs 18 3 Transaction and transformation 125 59 Tax effect on certain items
Slide 26: Adjusted Income Before Taxes, Adjusted Income Tax Rate and Free Cash Flow
Adjusted Income Before Taxes, Adjusted Income Tax Rate and Free Cash Flow As reported, USD millions except % Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 242 $ 256 Adjusted for certain items: Amortization 60 71 Restructuring costs 18 3 Transaction an
Slide 27: About WTW
About WTW At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience,
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company — Q1 2024 Earnings Presentation on 6ix