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Criteo S.A. 2026 Q2 10-Q Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q covers the period ended June 30, 2026. Criteo S.A. is a global technology company providing a Commerce Intelligence Platform that leverages AI and commerce data for digital advertising. During the quarter, the Company completed a corporate redomiciliation from France to Luxembourg (July 29, 2026), terminating its ADS structure to list Ordinary Shares directly on Nasdaq. The Company operates two reportable segments: Retail Media and Performance Media.

Key Financial Metrics (Six Months Ended June 30, 2026)

Note: Total Liquidity includes cash, marketable securities, and available revolver capacity ($463.7 million).

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Decline: Revenue decreased 9% year-over-year (10% at constant currency). The decline was driven by both segments:
  • Retail Media: Down 26% (27% constant currency), primarily due to scope changes with two specific clients.
  • Performance Media: Down 6% (8% constant currency), reflecting softness in Commerce Growth and Supply Side Platform performance.
• Profitability Compression: Net income fell 68% to $20.3 million, and Operating Income dropped 68% to $25.4 million. This was primarily due to lower gross profit, partially offset by disciplined operating expense management.
• Operating Expenses:
  • Sales & Operations: Decreased 7% due to lower headcount costs and bad debt expense.
  • General & Administrative: Increased 19% due to higher restructuring/transformation costs and litigation accruals.
  • R&D: Increased 1% due to higher headcount costs, offset by tax credits.
• Capital Allocation: The Company repurchased $61.3 million of shares during the six-month period. The share repurchase program authorization was increased to $959.0 million in February 2026.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Outlook: Management expects revenue to fluctuate based on seasonal factors, with the fourth quarter historically being the strongest. The Company anticipates capital expenditures of approximately $190 million for 2026 to support data center capacity and platform investment.
• Strategic Focus: Continued transformation to a multi-solution platform, diversifying beyond third-party signals, and investing in AI capabilities.
• Key Risks & Contingencies:
  • Legal Proceedings: Accruals exist for a settlement with GoodRx ($7.0 million liability, $5.5 million indemnification receivable) and a class action involving CVS (accrual recorded, settlement pending court approval).
  • Regulatory Environment: Significant exposure to evolving privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) and AI regulations (EU AI Act). The Company is subject to data broker registration in California.
  • Redomiciliation: The move to Luxembourg introduces new tax obligations (23.87% effective rate) and corporate governance requirements, though the Company expects to maintain U.S. GAAP reporting.
  • Market Conditions: Macroeconomic volatility and geopolitical instability are impacting client marketing budgets, particularly in the Middle East and Travel verticals.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Client Concentration Impact: Verify the long-term status of the two specific Retail Media clients cited as the cause for the 26% segment decline.
• Legal Accruals: Monitor the court approval status of the GoodRx and CVS settlements to confirm final liability amounts and indemnification recoveries.
• Tax Implications: Assess the impact of the Luxembourg redomiciliation on the effective tax rate and the potential for double taxation or treaty disputes.
• Capital Expenditure Efficiency: Review the ROI on the planned $190 million capital expenditure for data centers and AI infrastructure given the current revenue headwinds.
• Share Repurchase Pace: Evaluate the sustainability of the $959 million buyback authorization given the 68% drop in net income and cash burn from investing activities.