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Tyler Technologies Reports Earnings for Fourth Quarter 2020

Subscription revenue growth remains strong at 17%

PLANO, Texas – February 10, 2021 – Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020.

Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights:

Total revenues were $283.3 million, down 1.9% from $288.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2019. On an organic basis, revenues declined 2.1%. Non-GAAP total revenues were $283.4 million, down 1.4% from $287.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2019. On an organic basis, non-GAAP revenues declined 1.5%.
Recurring revenues from maintenance and subscriptions were $212.4 million, up 9.5% from $194.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, and comprised 75.0% of fourth quarter 2020 revenues.
Operating income was $48.0 million, up 6.4% from $45.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP operating income was $76.4 million, up 3.3% from $73.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2019.
Net income was $54.1 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, up 15.6% from $46.8 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP net income was $58.3 million, or $1.39 per diluted share, up 0.3% from $58.2 million, or $1.43 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2019.
Cash flows from operations were $88.8 million, up 16.5% from $76.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2019. Free cash flow was $83.7 million, up 25.8% from $66.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Cash and investments totaled $758.5 million at December 31, 2020.
Adjusted EBITDA was $83.2 million, up 1.3% from $82.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2019.
Software subscription arrangements comprised approximately 73% of total new software contract value in the fourth quarter, compared to approximately 54% in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Subscription bookings in the fourth quarter added $11.0 million in annual recurring revenue.
Annualized non-GAAP recurring revenues were $849.8 million, up 10.4% from $769.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2019.

Full Year 2020 Financial Highlights:

Total revenues were $1.117 billion, up 2.8% from $1.086 billion in 2019. On an organic basis, revenues grew 1.3%. Non-GAAP total revenues were $1.117 billion, up 2.4% from $1.091 billion in 2019. On an organic basis, non-GAAP revenues grew 0.9%.
Recurring revenues from maintenance and subscriptions were $818.2 million, up 12.6% from $726.7 million in 2019, and comprised 73.3% of 2020 revenues.
Operating income was $172.9 million, up 10.6% from $156.4 million in 2019. Non-GAAP operating income was $299.5 million, up 8.4% from $276.2 million in 2019.



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Net income was $194.8 million, or $4.69 per diluted share, up 33.0% from $146.5 million, or $3.65 per diluted share in 2019. Non-GAAP net income was $229.3 million, or $5.52 per diluted share, up 7.8% from $212.6 million, or $5.30 per diluted share in 2019.
Cash flows from operations were $355.1 million, up 39.4% from $254.7 million in 2019. Free cash flow was $326.6 million, up 53.6% from $212.7 million in 2019.
Adjusted EBITDA was $326.0 million, up 7.5% from $303.4 million in 2019.
Software subscription arrangements comprised approximately 62% of total new software contract value in 2020, compared to approximately 63% in 2019.
Subscription bookings in 2020 added $42.8 million in annual recurring revenue.
Total backlog was a new high of $1.59 billion, up 9.4% from $1.46 billion at December 31, 2019. Software-related backlog (excluding appraisal services) was $1.55 billion, up 8.7% from $1.43 billion at December 31, 2019.
Effective January 1, 2020, Tyler adopted the requirements of ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses, with no material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

“Tyler's team executed well in a challenging environment during the fourth quarter, concluding 2020 with strong earnings and record cash flows,” said Lynn Moore, Tyler’s president and chief executive officer. “Software license and service revenues continued to be pressured by longer sales cycles, delays in projects, and the near elimination of billable travel as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, recurring revenues were strong, and subscriptions revenues grew 17%, marking our 60th consecutive quarter of double-digit subscription revenue growth. Our revenue mix and cost efficiencies contributed to a 120 basis point improvement in the non-GAAP operating margin to 26.9%.

"Bookings in the fourth quarter of approximately $333 million were relatively flat with last year, as the pandemic impacted the timing of some client decisions and pushed some deals out of the quarter. Our new business pipeline remains stable, but in some cases the timing of new contract executions is less predictable. Our largest contract signed in the fourth quarter, and the largest contract in our history, was an agreement with the Texas Office of Court Administration to extend our existing statewide electronic filing arrangement through at least 2027. Although the total value of the contract is approximately $98 million, very little of the value is included in backlog and bookings because of certain contract provisions. If the entire amount of the contract had been included, bookings growth for the quarter would have been approximately 28%.

"We are excited about our opportunities to accelerate revenue growth and achieve our margin objectives in 2021, as our elevated investments in product development and acquisitions in recent years have broadened our addressable market and strengthened our competitive position. We've learned a lot from the challenges of 2020. While 2021 will also be an unusual year, we are confident in our ability to continue to execute on our long-term initiatives in a manner that provides value for our shareholders, clients, and employees. Our plans for 2021 include increasing our investments to accelerate our move to the cloud, including significant additional development resources dedicated to optimizing our products for the cloud," added Moore.




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Guidance for 2021

As of February 10, 2021, Tyler Technologies is providing the following guidance for the full year 2021, which excludes the impact of any acquisitions which may be completed during the year:

GAAP and non-GAAP total revenues are both expected to be in the range of $1.190 billion to $1.220 billion.
GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $4.03 to $4.21 and may vary significantly due to the impact of stock incentive awards on the GAAP effective tax rate.
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $5.65 to $5.77.
Pretax non-cash, share-based compensation expense is expected to be approximately $116 million.
Research and development expense is expected to be in the range of $88 million to $90 million.
Fully diluted shares for the year are expected to be in the range of 42.5 million to 43.0 million shares.
GAAP earnings per share assumes an estimated annual effective tax rate of approximately negative 16% after discrete tax items including approximately $67 million of discrete tax benefits related to share-based compensation.
The non-GAAP annual effective tax rate is expected to be 24%.
Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $39 million to $40 million, including approximately $3 million related to real estate and approximately $17 million of capitalized software development costs. Total depreciation and amortization expense is expected to be approximately $81 million, including approximately $53 million from amortization of acquisition intangibles.

GAAP to non-GAAP guidance reconciliation
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share excludes the estimated full year impact of non-cash share-based compensation expense and employer portion of payroll tax related to employee stock transactions of approximately $116 million, and amortization of acquired software and intangible assets of approximately $53 million. Additionally, the non-GAAP tax rate of 24% is estimated periodically as described below under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and excludes approximately $67 million of estimated discrete tax benefits that are included in the GAAP estimated annual effective tax rate.

Conference Call

Tyler Technologies will hold a conference call on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. EST to discuss the company’s results. The company is offering participants the opportunity to register in advance for the conference through the following link: http://dpregister.com/sreg/10151750/e15a0630ce. Registered participants will receive an email with a calendar reminder and dial-in number and PIN that will allow them to listen to the call live.

Participants who do not wish to pre-register for the call may dial in using 844-861-5506 (U.S. callers) or 412-317-6587 (international callers) or 866-450-4696 (Canada callers) and ask for the “Tyler Technologies” call. A replay will be available two hours after completion of the call through February 17, 2021. To access



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the replay, please dial 877-344-7529 (U.S. callers), 412-317-0088 (international callers) and 855-669-9658 (Canada callers) and reference passcode 10151750.

The live webcast and archived replay can also be accessed at https://tylertech.irpass.com/Presentations.

About Tyler Technologies, Inc.

Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) provides integrated software and technology services to the public sector. Tyler's end-to-end solutions empower local, state, and federal government entities to operate more efficiently and connect more transparently with their constituents and with each other. By connecting data and processes across disparate systems, Tyler's solutions are transforming how clients gain actionable insights that solve problems in their communities. Tyler has more than 27,000 successful installations across more than 11,000 sites, with clients in all 50 states, Canada, the Caribbean, Australia, and other international locations. Tyler has been named to Government Technology's GovTech 100 list five times and has been recognized three times on Forbes' "Most Innovative Growth Companies" list. More information about Tyler Technologies, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Plano, Texas, can be found at tylertech.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Tyler Technologies has provided in this press release financial measures that have not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and are therefore considered non-GAAP financial measures. This information includes non-GAAP revenues, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow. We use these non-GAAP financial measures internally in analyzing our financial results and believe they are useful to investors, as a supplement to GAAP measures, in evaluating Tyler’s ongoing operational performance because they provide additional insight in comparing results from period to period. Tyler believes the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing our financial results with other companies in our industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures discussed above exclude write-downs of acquisition-related deferred revenue and acquired subleases, share-based compensation expense, employer portion of payroll taxes on employee stock transactions, expenses associated with amortization of intangibles arising from business combinations, acquisition-related expenses, and incremental costs associated with COVID-19.

Tyler currently uses a non-GAAP tax rate of 24%. This rate is based on Tyler's estimated annual GAAP income tax rate forecast, adjusted to account for items excluded from GAAP income in calculating Tyler's non-GAAP income, as well as significant non-recurring tax adjustments. The non-GAAP tax rate used in future periods will be reviewed periodically to determine whether it remains appropriate in consideration of factors including Tyler's periodic annual effective tax rate calculated in accordance with GAAP, changes resulting from tax legislation, changes in the geographic mix of revenues and expenses, and other factors deemed significant. Due to differences in tax treatment of items excluded from non-GAAP earnings, as well as the methodology applied to Tyler's estimated annual tax rate as described above, the estimated tax rate on non-GAAP income may differ from the GAAP tax rate and from Tyler's actual tax liabilities.

Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP measures used by Tyler Technologies may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. Investors are encouraged



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to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which has been provided in the financial statement tables included below in this press release.

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 that are not historical in nature and typically address future or anticipated events, trends, expectations or beliefs with respect to our financial condition, results of operations or business. Forward-looking statements often contain words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “forecasts,” “estimates,” “plans,” “intends,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “projects,” “might,” “could” or other similar words or phrases. Similarly, statements that describe our business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. We believe there is a reasonable basis for our forward-looking statements, but they are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from the expectations and beliefs reflected in the forward-looking statements. We presently consider the following to be among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations and beliefs: (1) the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its potential effects on the economic environment, our customers and our operations, as well as any changes to federal, state or local government laws, regulations or orders in connection with the pandemic; (2) changes in the budgets or regulatory environments of our clients, primarily local and state governments, that could negatively impact information technology spending; (3) disruption to our business and harm to our competitive position resulting from cyber-attacks and security vulnerabilities; (4) our ability to protect client information from security breaches and provide uninterrupted operations of data centers; (5) our ability to achieve growth or operational synergies through the integration of acquired businesses, while avoiding unanticipated costs and disruptions to existing operations; (6) material portions of our business require the Internet infrastructure to be adequately maintained; (7) our ability to achieve our financial forecasts due to various factors, including project delays by our clients, reductions in transaction size, fewer transactions, delays in delivery of new products or releases or a decline in our renewal rates for service agreements; (8) general economic, political and market conditions; (9) technological and market risks associated with the development of new products or services or of new versions of existing or acquired products or services; (10) competition in the industry in which we conduct business and the impact of competition on pricing, client retention and pressure for new products or services; (11) the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel and dealing with the loss or retirement of key members of management or other key personnel; and (12) costs of compliance and any failure to comply with government and stock exchange regulations. These factors and other risks that affect our business are described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the detailed “Risk Factors” contained in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q. We expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise our forward-looking statements.

(Comparative results follow)

Contact: Brian K. Miller
Executive Vice President & CFO
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
972-713-3720
brian.miller@tylertech.com

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TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)


 

Three Months Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2020201920202019
Software licenses and royalties$17,465 $32,358 $73,164 $100,205 
Subscriptions93,997 80,330 350,648 296,352 
Software services42,676 52,220 186,409 213,061 
Maintenance118,409 113,644 467,513 430,318 
Appraisal services5,274 6,024 21,127 23,479 
Hardware and other5,464 4,261 17,802 23,012 
Total revenues283,285 288,837 1,116,663 1,086,427 
Software licenses and royalties292 1,258 3,339 3,938 
Acquired software7,964 7,997 31,962 30,642 
Software services, maintenance and subscriptions128,557 130,674 510,504 502,138 
Appraisal services4,150 4,031 15,945 15,337 
Hardware and other3,653 2,602 12,401 17,472 
Total cost of revenues144,616 146,562 574,151 569,527 
  Gross profit138,669 142,275 542,512 516,900 
Selling, general and administrative expenses62,736 70,265 259,561 257,746 
Research and development expense22,411 21,170 88,363 81,342 
Amortization of customer and trade name intangibles5,486 5,683 21,662 21,445 
  Operating income48,036 45,157 172,926 156,367 
Other income, net376 2,633 2,116 3,471 
Income before income taxes48,412 47,790 175,042 159,838 
Income tax provision(5,682)1,000 (19,778)13,311 
Net income$54,094 $46,790 $194,820 $146,527 
Earnings per common share:
   Basic$1.34 $1.20 $4.87 $3.79 
   Diluted$1.29 $1.15 $4.69 $3.65 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
   Basic40,404 39,076 40,035 38,640 
   Diluted41,925 40,736 41,526 40,105 




TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 

Three Months Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2020201920202019
Reconciliation of non-GAAP total revenues
GAAP total revenues$283,285 $288,837 $1,116,663 $1,086,427 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
  Write-downs and adjustments to acquisition-related deferred revenue45 (1,495)478 4,557 
  Amortization of acquired subleases78 83 313 372 
Non-GAAP total revenues$283,408 $287,425 $1,117,454 $1,091,356 
Reconciliation of non-GAAP gross profit and margin
GAAP gross profit$138,669 $142,275 $542,512 $516,900 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
  Write-downs and adjustments to acquisition-related deferred revenue45 (1,495)478 4,557 
  Amortization of acquired leases78 83 313 372 
  Share-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues4,949 3,836 18,125 15,002 
  Amortization of acquired software7,964 7,997 31,962 30,642 
Non-GAAP gross profit$151,705 $152,696 $593,390 $567,473 
GAAP gross margin49.0 %49.3 %48.6 %47.6 %
Non-GAAP gross margin53.5 %53.1 %53.1 %52.0 %
Reconciliation of non-GAAP operating income and margin
GAAP operating income$48,036 $45,157 $172,926 $156,367 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
  Write-downs of acquisition-related deferred revenue45 (1,495)478 4,557 
  Amortization of acquired leases78 83 313 372 
  Share-based compensation expense13,253 15,598 67,365 59,967 
  Employer portion of payroll tax related to employee stock transactions703 693 3,294 1,745 
  Acquisition related costs 197  1,142 
  COVID-19 incremental costs810 — 1,537 — 
  Amortization of acquired software7,964 7,997 31,962 30,642 
  Amortization of customer and trade name intangibles5,486 5,683 21,662 21,445 
Non-GAAP adjustments subtotal28,339 28,756 $126,611 $119,870 
Non-GAAP operating income$76,375 $73,913 $299,537 $276,237 
GAAP operating margin17.0 %15.6 %15.5 %14.4 %
Non-GAAP operating margin26.9 %25.7 %26.8 %25.3 %



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RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 

Three Months Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2020201920202019
Reconciliation of non-GAAP net income and earnings per share
GAAP net income$54,094 $46,790 $194,820 $146,527 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
  Total non-GAAP adjustments to operating income28,339 28,756 126,611 119,870 
  Tax impact related to non-GAAP adjustments(24,102)(17,371)(92,175)(53,819)
Non-GAAP net income$58,331 $58,175 $229,256 $212,578 
GAAP earnings per diluted share$1.29 $1.15 $4.69 $3.65 
Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share$1.39 $1.43 $5.52 $5.30 
Detail of share-based compensation expense
Cost of software services, maintenance and subscriptions$4,949 $3,836 $18,125 $15,002 
Selling, general and administrative expenses8,304 11,762 49,240 44,965 
Total share-based compensation expense$13,253 $15,598 $67,365 $59,967 
Reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA
GAAP net income$54,094 $46,790 $194,820 $146,527 
Amortization of customer and trade name intangibles5,486 5,683 21,662 21,445 
Depreciation and amortization included in
    cost of revenues, SG&A and other expenses 15,068 14,260 59,339 54,899 
Interest expense included in other income, net154 155 610 1,564 
Income tax (benefit) provision(5,682)1,000 (19,778)13,311 
EBITDA$69,120 $67,888 $256,653 $237,746 
Write-downs and adjustments to acquisition-related deferred revenue45 (1,495)478 4,557 
Share-based compensation expense13,253 15,598 67,365 59,967 
Acquisition related costs 197  1,142 
COVID-19 incremental costs810 — 1,537 — 
Adjusted EBITDA$83,228 $82,188 $326,033 $303,412 

Three Months Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2020201920202019
Reconciliation of free cash flow
   Net cash provided by operating activities$88,761 $76,193 $355,089 $254,720 
   Less: additions to property and equipment(3,626)(8,403)(22,690)(37,236)
   Less: capitalized software development costs(1,460)(1,264)(5,776)(4,804)
Free cash flow$83,675 $66,526 $326,623 $212,680 



TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands)
 (Unaudited)

December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
ASSETS
Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents$603,623 $232,682 
     Accounts receivable, net382,319 374,089 
     Current investments and other assets105,530 66,444 
     Income tax receivable21,598 6,482 
           Total current assets1,113,070 679,697 
Accounts receivable, long-term portion21,417 22,432 
Operating lease right-of-use assets18,734 18,992 
Property and equipment, net168,004 171,861 
Other assets:
     Goodwill838,428 840,117 
     Other intangibles, net331,189 378,914 
     Non-current investments 82,640 42,235 
     Other non-current assets33,792 37,366 
Total assets$2,607,274 $2,191,614 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$97,095 $90,211 
Operating lease liabilities5,904 6,387 
     Deferred revenue461,278 412,495 
           Total current liabilities564,277 509,093 
Revolving line of credit — 
Deferred revenue, long-term100 199 
Deferred income taxes40,507 48,442 
Operating lease liabilities, long-term16,279 16,822 
Shareholders' equity1,986,111 1,617,058 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$2,607,274 $2,191,614 



TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2020201920202019
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net income$54,094 $46,790 $194,820 $146,527 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash
      provided by operations:
      Depreciation and amortization20,911 20,125 81,657 76,672 
      Share-based compensation expense13,253 15,598 67,365 59,967 
Provision for losses - accounts receivable3,517 1,636 3,517 1,636 
      Operating lease right-of-use assets - non cash1,549 1,418 5,782 5,397 
      Deferred income tax (benefit) expense (5,478)4,241 (7,936)(6,088)
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
      exclusive of effects of acquired companies915 (13,615)9,884 (29,391)
Net cash provided by operating activities88,761 76,193 355,089 254,720 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment(3,626)(8,403)(22,690)(37,236)
Purchase of marketable security investments(45,289)(27,420)(156,618)(54,742)
Proceeds from marketable security investments20,948 13,942 82,742 70,796 
Purchase of equity investment of common shares — (10,000)— 
Proceeds from the sale of equity investment of preferred shares — 15,000 — 
Capitalized software development costs(1,460)(1,264)(5,776)(4,804)
Cost of acquisitions, net of cash acquired(1,031)(18,864)(1,292)(218,734)
Decrease (increase) in other301 198 314 (295)
Net cash used by investing activities(30,157)(41,811)(98,320)(245,015)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Decrease in net borrowings on revolving line of credit —  — 
Purchase of treasury shares — (15,484)(17,786)
Payment of contingent consideration — (5,619)— 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options23,631 34,613 124,363 96,908 
Contributions from employee stock purchase plan2,703 2,249 10,912 9,576 
Net cash provided by financing activities26,334 36,862 114,172 88,698 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents84,938 71,244 370,941 98,403 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period518,685 161,438 232,682 134,279 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$603,623 $232,682 $603,623 $232,682