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Willis Towers Watson WTWThe company said revenue for Q1 2024 rose to $2,341 million, up 4% from $2,244 million a year earlier, and grew 5% on an organic basis. It said adjusted operating margin was 20.6%, compared with 18.6% a year earlier, a 200 basis points increase.
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AI summaryThe company said revenue for Q1 2024 rose to $2,341 million, up 4% from $2,244 million a year earlier, and grew 5% on an organic basis. It said adjusted operating margin was 20.6%, compared with 18.6% a year earlier, a 200 basis points increase.
The company reported that operating margin for Q1 2024 was 12.0%, 70 basis points lower than 12.7% a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share were $1.83, down 3%. It said adjusted diluted earnings per share were $3.29, up 16% from $2.84 a year earlier.
WTW said operating cash flow for Q1 2024 was $24 million, compared with $134 million a year earlier, and free cash flow was $(9) million, down $101 million. The company cited higher cash outflows related to transformation and discretionary compensation payments as the reason for the decline.
WTW said its full-year 2024 targets are consistent with the targets it previously provided. They call for revenue of $9.9 billion or greater, adjusted operating margin of 22.5% to 23.5%, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $15.40 to $17.00. The company also said it expects approximately $425 million in cumulative run-rate savings from the Transformation program by the end of 2024.
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Q1 2024 Revenue and Adjusted Operating Margin
The company said revenue for Q1 2024 rose to $2,341 million, up 4% from $2,244 million a year earlier, and grew 5% on an organic basis. It said adjusted operating margin was 20.6%, compared with 18.6% a year earlier, a 200 basis points increase.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
GAAP Operating Margin Decline and Adjusted Diluted EPS
The company reported that operating margin for Q1 2024 was 12.0%, 70 basis points lower than 12.7% a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share were $1.83, down 3%. It said adjusted diluted earnings per share were $3.29, up 16% from $2.84 a year earlier.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Q1 2024 Operating and Free Cash Flow
WTW said operating cash flow for Q1 2024 was $24 million, compared with $134 million a year earlier, and free cash flow was $(9) million, down $101 million. The company cited higher cash outflows related to transformation and discretionary compensation payments as the reason for the decline.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
2024 Full-Year Outlook Reaffirmed
WTW said its full-year 2024 targets are consistent with the targets it previously provided. They call for revenue of $9.9 billion or greater, adjusted operating margin of 22.5% to 23.5%, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $15.40 to $17.00. The company also said it expects approximately $425 million in cumulative run-rate savings from the Transformation program by the end of 2024.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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