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Angi Inc. Q1 2025 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025. Angi Inc. operates a marketplace connecting consumers with home service professionals ("Pros") across the U.S. (Domestic) and Europe/Canada (International). Key corporate events during the period included a 1-for-10 reverse stock split effective March 24, 2025, and the completion of a spin-off from IAC Inc. on March 31, 2025, resulting in Angi becoming an independent public company. The company also realigned its operating segments to Domestic and International and implemented "homeowner choice" features in the Domestic segment.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Decline: Total revenue decreased 19% year-over-year. Domestic revenue fell 21% (driven by a 28% drop in lead revenue and 27% drop in membership subscriptions), while International revenue declined 6% due to a business model shift in Canada.
• Profitability Improvement: Despite lower revenue, Operating Income increased 636% to $20.0 million. This was driven by significant expense reductions, including a 25% decrease in Selling and Marketing expenses and a 33% decrease in General and Administrative expenses.
• Expense Drivers: Depreciation dropped 58% due to reduced capitalized software spend and real estate footprint reductions. A $10.2 million reversal of stock-based compensation related to the forfeiture of IAC restricted stock by former CEO Joseph Levin significantly reduced G&A expenses.
• Cash Flow: Operating cash flow turned negative ($3.1 million used) compared to positive $22.3 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to working capital changes (increased accounts receivable and decreased accounts payable) and lower earnings before adjustments.

Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items

• Capital Allocation: The company repurchased 0.6 million shares in Q1 2025. On May 5, 2025, the board approved a new 5 million share repurchase authorization after exhausting the previous 2.5 million share authorization.
• Capital Expenditures: 2025 CapEx is expected to be 15% to 25% higher than 2024 levels ($50.5 million), driven by investments in capitalized software.
• Segment Strategy: The Domestic segment has consolidated sales forces and discontinued legacy advertising products in favor of subscription and lead packages. The International segment is transitioning the Canadian business to a self-serve model.
• Risks: Key risks include the ability to generate leads amidst changing communication regulations, competition, economic downturns affecting consumer spending, and cybersecurity threats. The company notes that forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainties regarding the post-spin-off relationship with IAC.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Revenue Quality: Verify the sustainability of the revenue decline versus the improvement in operating margins; assess if the "homeowner choice" strategy impacts long-term lead volume.
• One-Time Adjustments: Confirm the impact of the $10.2 million stock-based compensation reversal on G&A expenses and its effect on future comparability.
• Cash Conversion: Investigate the reasons for the negative operating cash flow despite positive net earnings, specifically the timing of receivables and payables.
• Debt Covenants: Review the 3.875% Senior Notes due 2028 and ensure compliance with leverage ratios, particularly given the recent spin-off.
• Share Count: Verify the post-split share count and the impact of the new 5 million share buyback authorization on future dilution.