Biggest changeProvision for income taxes Provision for income taxes consists primarily of income taxes related to U.S. federal and state income taxes and income taxes in foreign jurisdictions in which we conduct business. 50 Table of Contents Results of Operations Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 The following table sets forth certain historical consolidated financial information for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Year ended December 31, Period over Period Change (in thousands) 2024 2023 ($) (%) Service revenue $ 994,985 $ 924,365 $ 70,620 7.6 % Operating expenses: Cost of services 602,898 538,745 64,153 11.9 % Selling, general, and administrative expense 239,585 228,523 11,062 4.8 % Depreciation 40,223 40,391 (168) (0.4) % Amortization of intangible assets 19,935 20,346 (411) (2.0) % Loss (gain) on disposal of assets (80) 1,322 (1,402) NM Total operating expenses 902,561 829,327 73,234 8.8 % Operating income 92,424 95,038 (2,614) (2.8) % Other income, net (3,306) (1,711) (1,595) 93.2 % Financing expenses 21,549 21,717 (168) (0.8) % Income before income taxes 74,181 75,032 (851) (1.1) % Provision for income taxes 28,311 29,342 (1,031) (3.5) % Net income $ 45,870 $ 45,690 $ 180 0.4 % NM: not meaningful Service revenue Service revenue by service offering The following table presents the breakdown of our service revenue by service offering for each period: Year ended December 31, Period over Period Change (in thousands) 2024 2023 ($) (%) Digital Customer Experience $ 611,837 $ 605,943 $ 5,894 1.0 % Trust + Safety 248,041 186,742 61,299 32.8 % AI Services 135,107 131,680 3,427 2.6 % Service revenue $ 994,985 $ 924,365 $ 70,620 7.6 % Digital Customer Experience was primarily driven by an increase from new clients, including Financial Services, Healthcare and Professional Services + Industry.
Biggest changeResults of Operations Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 The following table sets forth certain historical consolidated financial information for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024: Year ended December 31, Period over Period Change (in thousands) 2025 2024 ($) (%) Service revenue $ 1,183,547 $ 994,985 $ 188,562 19.0 % Operating expenses: Cost of services 736,361 602,898 133,463 22.1 % Selling, general, and administrative expense 244,888 239,585 5,303 2.2 % Depreciation 41,164 40,223 941 2.3 % Amortization of intangible assets 19,983 19,935 48 0.2 % Loss (gain) on disposal of assets 525 (80) 605 NM Total operating expenses 1,042,921 902,561 140,360 15.6 % Operating income 140,626 92,424 48,202 52.2 % Other income, net (14,433) (3,306) (11,127) 336.6 % Financing expenses 18,385 21,549 (3,164) (14.7) % Income before income taxes 136,674 74,181 62,493 84.2 % Provision for income taxes 34,399 28,311 6,088 21.5 % Net income $ 102,275 $ 45,870 $ 56,405 123.0 % NM = not meaningful 50 Table of Contents Service revenue Service revenue by service offering The following table presents the breakdown of our service revenue by service offering for each period: Year ended December 31, Period over Period Change (in thousands) 2025 2024 ($) (%) Digital Customer Experience $ 661,899 $ 611,837 $ 50,062 8.2 % Trust & Safety 307,430 248,041 59,389 23.9 % AI Services 214,218 135,107 79,111 58.6 % Service revenue $ 1,183,547 $ 994,985 $ 188,562 19.0 % Digital Customer Experience was primarily driven by an increase from existing clients, including Technology, Healthcare and Financial Services, partially offset by a decrease in On Demand Travel + Transportation.
Also included in this offering are our services for risk management, compliance, identity management and fraud. • AI Services : Principally consists large language model support and high-quality data labeling services, annotation, context relevance and transcription services performed for the purpose of training and tuning machine learning algorithms, enabling them to develop cutting-edge AI systems.
Also included in this offering are our services for risk management, compliance, identity management and fraud. • AI Services : Principally consists of large language model support and high-quality data labeling services, annotation, context relevance and transcription services performed for the purpose of training and tuning machine learning algorithms, enabling them to develop cutting-edge AI systems.
(4) Represents severance payments as a result of certain cost optimization measures we undertook during the period to restructure support roles. (5) Represents only those litigation costs that are considered non-recurring and outside of the ordinary course of business. (6) Represents stock-based compensation expense, as well as associated payroll tax.
(4) Represents severance payments as a result of certain cost optimization measures we undertook during the period to restructure support roles. (5) Represents only those litigation costs that are considered non-recurring and outside of the ordinary course of business. (6) Represents stock-based compensation expense, as well as associated payroll tax.
A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 can be found in “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC on March 8, 2024, which is incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 can be found in “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC on March 8, 2024, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Our global, omnichannel delivery model is focused on providing our clients three key services – Digital Customer Experience (“Digital CX”), Trust + Safety, and Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Ser vices. 87% of our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 wa s delivered from non-voice, digital channels or omnichannel services which allow us to utilize resources efficiently, thereby driving higher profitability.
Our global, omnichannel delivery model is focused on providing our clients three key services – Digital Customer Experience (“Digital CX”), Trust & Safety, and Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Ser vices. 87% of our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 wa s delivered from non-voice, digital channels or omnichannel services which allow us to utilize resources efficiently, thereby driving higher profitability.
We have elected to use the extended transition period until we are no longer an emerging growth company or until we choose to affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period. As a result, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies.
We have elected to use the extended transition period until we are no longer an emerging growth company or until we choose to affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period. As a result, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public com panies.
We were in compliance with all debt covenants as of December 31, 2024. Substantially all assets of our direct wholly owned subsidiary TU MidCo, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary TU BidCo, Inc. and its material wholly owned domestic subsidiaries are pledged as collateral under the 2022 Credit Agreement, subject to certain customary exceptions.
We were in compliance with all debt covenants as of December 31, 2025. Substantially all assets of our direct wholly owned subsidiary TU MidCo, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary TU BidCo, Inc. and its material wholly owned domestic subsidiaries are pledged as collateral under the 2022 Credit Agreement, subject to certain customary exceptions.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 reflects net income of $45.9 million, as well as the add back for non-cash charges totaling $90.9 million, primarily driven by $41.8 million in stock-based compensation expense, $40.2 million of depreciation and $19.9 million of amortization of intangible assets, partially offset by deferred taxes of $10.9 million.
Net cash provided by oper ating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 reflects net income of $45.9 million, as well as the add back for non-cash charges totaling $90.9 million, primarily driven by $41.8 million in stock-based compensation expense, $40.2 million of depreciation and $19.9 million of amortization of intangible assets, partially offset by deferred taxes of $10.9 million.
Our management believes that the inclusion of supplementary adjustments to net income applied in presenting Adjusted Net Income are appropriate to provide additional information to investors about certain material non-cash items and about unusual items that we do not expect to continue at the same level in the future.
Our management believes that the inclusion of supplementary adjustments to EBITDA applied in presenting Adjusted EBITDA are appropriate to provide additional information to investors about certain material non-cash items and about unusual items that we do not expect to continue at the same level in the future.
The interest rate in effect for the 2022 Term Loan Facility as of December 31, 2024 was 6.679% per annum. The 2022 Credit Agreement contains a financial covenant requiring compliance with a maximum total net leverage ratio and certain other covenants, including, among other things, covenants restricting additional borrowings, investments (including acquisitions) and distributions.
The interest rate in effect for the 2022 Term Loan Facility as of December 31, 2025 was 6.022% per annum. The 2022 Credit Agreement contains a financial covenant requiring compliance with a maximum total net leverage ratio and certain other covenants, including, among other things, covenants restricting additional borrowings, investments (including acquisitions) and distributions.
The following discussion provides a narrative of our financial condition and results of operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 .
The following discussion provides a narrative of our financial condition and results of operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 .
During the periods presented, we excluded from Adjusted Net Income amortization of intangible assets, transaction costs, earn-out consideration, the effect of foreign currency gains and losses, gains and losses on disposals of assets, non-recurring severance costs, certain non-recurring litigation costs, stock-based compensation expense and associated employer payroll tax and the related effect on income taxes of certain pre-tax adjustments, which include costs that are required to be expensed in accordance with GAAP.
During the periods presented, we excluded from Adjusted Net Income amortization of intangible assets, transaction costs, operational efficiency costs, the effect of foreign currency gains and losses, gains and losses on disposals of assets, certain severance costs, certain non-recurring litigation costs, stock-based compensation expense and associated employer payroll tax and the related effect on income taxes of certain pre-tax adjustments, which include costs that are required to be expensed in accordance with GAAP.
As of December 31, 2024, we had no balance outstanding and $190.0 million of borrowing availability under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility.
As of December 31, 2025, we had no balance outstanding and $190.0 million of borrowing availability under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility.
Accordingly, these are the policies we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our consolidated financial condition and results of operations. 59 Table of Contents Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method.
Accordingly, these are the policies we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our consolidated financial condition and results of operations. Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method.
During the periods presented, we excluded from Adjusted EBITDA transaction costs, earn-out consideration, the effect of foreign currency gains and losses, gains and losses on disposals of assets, non-recurring severance costs, certain non-recurring litigation costs, stock-based compensation expense and associated employer payroll tax and interest income, which include costs that are required to be expensed in accordance with GAAP.
During the periods presented, we excluded from Adjusted EBITDA transaction costs, operational efficiency costs, the effect of foreign currency gains and losses, gains and losses on disposals of assets, certain severance costs, certain non-recurring litigation costs, stock-based compensation expense and associated employer payroll tax and interest income, which include costs that are required to be expensed in accordance with GAAP.
See Part II, Item 7A., "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in this Annual Report for additional information on how foreign currency impacts our financial results. 52 Table of Contents Financing expense Changes in financing expense are primarily driven by changes in the rate of SOFR used to calculate the interest rate of our deb t, as well as quarterly payments.
See Part II, Item 7A., "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in this Annual Report for additional information on how foreign currency impacts our financial results. Financing expense Changes in financing expense are primarily driven by changes in the rate of SOFR used to calculate the interest rate of our debt, as well as quarterly payments.
We also made progress on our strategic goal of cross-selling our suite of specialized services to our client base, increasing the number of clients using more than one service line by 16% year-over-year to 64 clients.
We also made progress on our strategic goal of cross-selling our suite of specialized services to our client base, increasing the number of clients using more than one service line by 14% year-over-year to 73 clients.
We are focused on capturing a larger share of their demand for specialized services that support and protect their brands. In 2024, 63 current clients signed new statements of work with us.
We are focused on capturing a larger share of their demand for specialized services that support and protect their brands. In 2025, 67 current clients signed new statements of work with us.
See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Indebtedness—2022 Credit Agreement” for additional information. Provision for income taxes Our effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was 38.2% and 39.1%, respectiv ely.
See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Indebtedness—2022 Credit Agreement” for additional information. Provision for income taxes Our effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was 25.2% and 38.2%, respectiv ely.
As of December 31, 2024, we supported approximately 200 of the world’s leading companies and generated revenue in excess of $1.0 million from 102 of these clients during 2024.
As of December 31, 2025, we supported approximately 200 of the world’s leading companies and generated revenue in excess of $1.0 million from 98 of these clients during 2025.
We have not included any such indemnification provisions in the contractual obligations table above. Historically, we have not experienced significant losses on these types of indemnification obligations. Critical Accounting Estimates Our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Historically, we have not experienced significant losses on these types of indemnification obligations. 58 Table of Contents Critical Accounting Estimates Our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
As of December 31, 2024 , we had cash and cash equivalents totaling $192.2 million and $190.0 million of borrowing availability under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility, which we believe positions us well to continue investing in our future growth and profitability.
As of December 31, 2025 , we had cash and cash equivalents totaling $211.7 million and $190.0 million of borrowing availability under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility, which we believe positions us well to continue investing in our future growth and profitability.
These fluctuations might be especially noticeable in a particular service line or geography on a period over period basis. Cost management and financial flexibility During the year ended December 31, 2024 , we continued to focus on cost management and financial flexibility.
These fluctuations might be especially noticeable in a particular service line or geography on a period over period basis. 48 Table of Contents Cost management and financial flexibility During the year ended December 31, 2025 , we continued to focus on cost management and financial flexibility.
Revenue by Top Clients The table below sets forth the percentage of our total service revenue derived from our largest clients for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 Top ten clients 56 % 55 % Top twenty clients 68 % 68 % For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we generated 22% and 19%, respectively, of our service revenue from our largest client.
Revenue by Top Clients The table below sets forth the percentage of our total service revenue derived from our largest clients for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024: Year ended December 31, 2025 2024 Top ten clients 58 % 56 % Top twenty clients 71 % 68 % For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we generated 26% and 22%, respectively, of our service revenue from our largest client.
Costs related to the issuance of stock-based compensation, the acquisition of heloo, litigation costs and severance within the provision for income taxes calculation are adjusted for Non-GAAP purposes.
Costs related to the issuance of stock-based compensation, litigation costs, transaction costs, severance and operational efficiency costs within the provision for income taxes calculation are adjusted for Non-GAAP purposes.
(7) Represents tax impacts of adjustments to net income which resulted in a tax benefit during the period, including stock-based compensation, the acquisition of heloo, litigation costs and severance. After these adjustments, we applied a non-GAAP effective tax rate of 26.4% and 24.5% for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, to non-GAAP income before income taxes.
(7) Represents tax impacts of adjustments to net income which resulted in a tax benefit during the period, including stock-based compensation, transaction costs, operational efficiency costs, litigation costs and severance. After these adjustments, we applied a non-GAAP effective tax rate of 23.9% and 26.4% for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, to non-GAAP income before income taxes.
Indebtedness As of December 31, 2024, our total indebtedness, net of debt financing fees was $256.2 million . 57 Table of Contents 2022 Credit Agreement On September 7, 2022, we entered into a credit agreement (the “2022 Credit Agreement”) with both new and existing lenders which amended and restated the 2019 Credit Agreement.
Indebtedness As of December 31, 2025, our total indebtedness, net of debt financing fees was $241.4 million . 2022 Credit Agreement On September 7, 2022, we entered into a credit agreement (the “2022 Credit Agreement”) with both new and existing lenders which amended and restated the 2019 Credit Agreement.
This allows us to serve our clients better in the long term in most cases and deepens our relationship as we tend to grow and operate over multiple geographies with our larger clients over time as they grow. As of December 31, 2024, we supported 83 clients from more than one geography, an increase of 32% year-over-year.
This allows us to serve our clients better in the long term in most cases and deepens our relationship as we tend to grow and operate over multiple geographies with our larger clients over time as they grow. As of December 31, 2025, we supported 78 clients from more than one geography, a decrease of 6% year-over-year.
AI Services contributed 4.2% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Professional Services + Industry and Social Media. Digital Customer Experience reduced 4.9% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in On Demand Travel + Transportation, partially offset by clients in Retail + E-Commerce.
AI Services contributed 4.4% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Social Media and Entertainment + Gaming. Digital Customer Experience contributed 3.4% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Technology, Financial Services and Professional Services + Industry, partially offset by clients in On Demand Travel + Transportation and Retail + E-Commerce.
These changes were partially offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities of $12.1 million. Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $39.1 million compared to net cash used in investing activities of $32.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
These changes were partially offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities of $2.1 million. Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $63.5 million compared to net cash used in investing activities of $39.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The voluntary attrition rate for employees who were employed by TaskUs for more than 180 days was 22.2% for the year ended December 31, 2024 .
The voluntary attrition rate for employees who were employed by TaskUs for more than 180 days was 26.6% for the year ended December 31, 2025 .
These changes were partially offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities of $2.1 million.
These changes were partially offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities of $50.9 million.
Net cash provided by oper ating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 reflects net income of $45.7 million, as well as the add back for non-cash charges totaling $110.0 million, primarily driven by $52.8 million in stock-based compensation expense, $40.4 million of depreciation and $20.3 million of amortization of intangible assets, partially offset by deferred taxes of $8.0 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 reflects net income of $102.3 million, as well as the add back for non-cash charges totaling $85.8 million, primarily driven by $29.7 million in stock-based compensation expense, $41.5 million of depreciation and $20.0 million of amortization of intangible assets, partially offset by deferred taxes of $7.5 million.
If those costs are removed, the provision for income taxes would have been $35.0 million and $33.7 million and the effective tax rate would have been 26.4% and 24.5% for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
If those costs are removed, the provision for income taxes would have been $43.6 million and $35.0 million and the effective tax rate would have been 23.9% and 26.4% for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
(8) Net Income Margin represents net income divided by service revenue and Adjusted Net Income Margin represents Adjusted Net Income divided by service revenue. 54 Table of Contents Adjusted EPS Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP profitability measure that represents earnings available to shareholders excluding the impact of certain items that are considered to hinder comparison of the performance of our business on a period-over-period basis or with other businesses.
Adjusted EPS Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP profitability measure that represents earnings available to shareholders excluding the impact of certain items that are considered to hinder comparison of the performance of our business on a period-over-period basis or with other businesses. Adjusted EPS is calculated as Adjusted Net Income divided by our diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding.
Rest of World: Digital Customer Experience contributed 17.6% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Financial Services, Professional Services + Industry, On Demand Travel + Transportation and Technology. Trust + Safety contributed 9.9% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Social Media and Financial Services.
Trust & Safety reduced 6.3% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Social Media and On Demand Travel + Transportation. Rest of World: Trust & Safety contributed 28.6% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Social Media and Financial Services.
Digital Customer Experience contributed 4.0% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Financial Services, Technology and Healthcare, partially offset by clients in Retail + E-Commerce. AI Services reduced 0.5% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Social Media.
Digital Customer Experience contributed 5.1% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Technology, Financial Services and Healthcare, partially offset by clients in Retail + E-Commerce and On Demand Travel + Transportation. Trust & Safety contributed 1.9% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Social Media, partially offset by clients in Financial Services.
This increase was partially offset by a decrease from existing clients, including On Demand Travel + Transportation, partially offset by Technology. 51 Table of Contents Service revenue by delivery geography We deliver our services from multiple locations around the world; however, the majority of our service revenues are derived from contracts that require payment in United States dollars, regardless of whether the clients are located in the United States.
Service revenue by delivery geography We deliver our services from multiple locations around the world; however, the majority of our service revenues are derived from contracts that require payment in United States dollars, regardless of whether the clients are located in the United States.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures We use Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share (“EPS”), EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow and Conversion of Adjusted EBITDA to Free Cash Flow, as key measures to assess the performance of our business. 53 Table of Contents Each of the measures are not recognized under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and do not purport to be an alternative to net income or cash flow as a measure of our performance.
Each of the measures are not recognized under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and do not purport to be an alternative to net income or cash flow as a measure of our performance.
(7) Represents interest earned on short-term savings, time-deposit and money market funds. (8) Net Income Margin represents net income divided by service revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Margin represents Adjusted EBITDA divided by service revenue. Free Cash Flow Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP liquidity measure that represents our ability to generate additional cash from our business operations.
(8) Net Income Margin represents net income divided by service revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Margin represents Adjusted EBITDA divided by service revenue. 55 Table of Contents Free Cash Flow Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP liquidity measure that represents our ability to generate additional cash from our business operations.
Fluctuations in foreign currencies impact the amount of total assets, liabilities, revenue, operating expenses and cash flows that we report for our foreign subsidiaries upon the translation of these amounts into U.S. Dollars. See Item 7A., “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” for additional information on how foreign currency impacts our financial results.
Fluctuations in foreign currencies impact the amount of total assets, liabilities, revenue, operating expenses and cash flows that we report for our foreign subsidiaries upon the translation of these amounts into U.S. Dollars.
This increase was mostly offset by a decrease from existing clients, including On Demand Travel + Transportation and Entertainment + Gaming, partially offset by an increase in Financial Services. Trust + Safety was primarily driven by an increase from existing clients, including Social Media and Financial Services.
The remaining increase was primarily driven by new clients in Retail + E-Commerce and Technology. Trust & Safety was primarily driven by an increase from existing clients, primarily in Social Media, partially offset by a decrease in On Demand Travel + Transportation.
In addition, any such purchases made at prices below the “adjusted issue price” (as defined for U.S. federal income tax purposes) may result in taxable cancellation of indebtedness income to us, which amounts may be material, and in related adverse tax consequences to us .
In addition, any such purchases made at prices below the “adjusted issue price” (as defined for U.S. federal income tax purposes) may result in taxable cancellation of indebtedness income to us, which amounts may be material, and in related adverse tax consequences to us . 56 Table of Contents On December 6, 2024, the Company announced a one-year extension of its share repurchase authorization, extending the previously authorized $200.0 million authorization through December 31, 2025.
The following table reconciles GAAP diluted EPS, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Adjusted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 : Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 GAAP diluted EPS $ 0.50 $ 0.48 Per share adjustments to net income (1) 0.79 0.84 Adjusted EPS $ 1.29 $ 1.32 Weighted-average common stock outstanding – diluted 92,304,270 96,173,071 (1) Reflects the aggregate adjustments made to reconcile net income to Adjusted Net Income, as noted in the above table, divided by the GAAP diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the relevant period.
The following table reconciles GAAP diluted EPS, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Adjusted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 : Year ended December 31, 2025 2024 GAAP diluted EPS $ 1.10 $ 0.50 Per share adjustments to net income (1) 0.53 0.79 Adjusted EPS $ 1.63 $ 1.29 Weighted-average common stock outstanding – diluted 93,025,189 92,304,270 (1) Reflects the aggregate adjustments made to reconcile net income to Adjusted Net Income, as noted in the above table, divided by the GAAP diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the relevant period. 54 Table of Contents EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA EBITDA is a non-GAAP profitability measure that represents net income or loss for the period before the impact of the benefit from or provision for income taxes, financing expenses, depreciation, and amortization of intangible assets.
AI Services was flat driven by a decrease in clients in On Demand Travel + Transportation, mostly offset by clients in Social Media. India: Trust + Safety contributed 7.6% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Social Media, On Demand Travel + Transportation and Retail + E-Commerce.
India: Digital Customer Experience contributed 22.9% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in On Demand Travel + Transportation, Retail + E-Commerce, Healthcare, Technology and Professional Services + Industry, partially offset by clients in Financial Services. AI Services contributed 7.6% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Social Media.
Trends and Factors Affecting our Performance There are a number of key factors and trends affecting our results of operations. New client wins and growing with our current clients We won 39 new clients in 2024, and we achieved a 45% new client win rate for every dollar of new client opportunities we pursued.
New client wins and growing with our current clients We won 34 new clients in 2025, and we achieved a 36% new client win rate for every dollar of new client opportunities we pursued.
Contractual Obligations The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2024 : Payments Due by Period (in thousands) Total Current Noncurrent Long-term debt obligations $ 257,176 $ 15,188 $ 241,988 Operating lease obligations 54,900 18,421 36,479 Technology solution obligations 40,330 17,869 22,461 Total $ 352,406 $ 51,478 $ 300,928 Technology solution obligations relate mainly to third-party cloud infrastructure agreements and subscription arrangements used to facilitate our operations at the enterprise level.
Contractual Obligations The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2025 : Payments Due by Period (in thousands) Total Current Noncurrent Long-term debt obligations $ 241,988 $ 21,938 $ 220,050 Operating lease obligations 63,098 22,418 40,680 Technology solution obligations 35,394 18,187 17,207 Total $ 340,480 $ 62,543 $ 277,937 Technology solution obligations relate mainly to third-party cloud infrastructure agreements and subscription arrangements used to facilitate our operations at the enterprise level.
Adjusted Net Income for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased 6.2% to $118.7 million from $126.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased 5.0% to $209.9 million from $220.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Adjusted Net Income for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased 27.8% to $151.7 million from $118.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased 18.7% to $249.1 million from $209.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Cash Flows The following table presents a summary of our consolidated cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the periods indicated: Year ended December 31, (in thousands) 2024 2023 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 138,888 $ 143,670 Net cash used in investing activities (39,104) (31,995) Net cash used in financing activities (25,176) (119,085) 58 Table of Contents Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $138.9 million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $143.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
See Note 8, “Long-Term Debt” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for additional information regarding our debt. 57 Table of Contents Cash Flows The following table presents a summary of our consolidated cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the periods indicated: Year ended December 31, (in thousands) 2025 2024 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 137,215 $ 138,888 Net cash used in investing activities (63,500) (39,104) Net cash used in financing activities (44,212) (25,176) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $137.2 million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $138.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Service revenue from fixed-price contracts is recognized monthly as service revenue is earned and obligations are fulfilled.
Service revenue from fixed-price contracts is recognized monthly as service revenue is earned and obligations are fulfilled. Service revenue from outcome oriented contracts is recognized when it is reasonably certain that the desired outcome has been achieved.
(2) Represents earn-out consideration recognized as compensation expense related to the acquisition of heloo. (3) Realized and unrealized foreign currency losses include the effect of fair market value changes of forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments and remeasurement of U.S. dollar-denominated accounts to foreign currency.
(2) Represents professional service fees related to certain efforts to enhance efficiency of client delivery and operations support. (3) Represents the effect of fair market value changes of forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments and remeasurement of U.S. dollar-denominated accounts to foreign currency.
(2) Represents earn-out consideration recognized as compensation expense related to the acquisition of heloo. (3) Realized and unrealized foreign currency losses include the effect of fair market value changes of forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments and remeasurement of U.S. dollar-denominated accounts to foreign currency.
(2) Represents professional service fees related to certain efforts to enhance efficiency of client delivery and operations support. (3) Represents the effect of fair market value changes of forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments and remeasurement of U.S. dollar-denominated accounts to foreign currency.
Financing expenses Financing expenses primarily consist of interest expenses related to our term loan as well as commitment fees related to the undrawn revolving credit facility.
Financing expenses Financing expenses primarily consist of interest expenses related to our term loan as well as commitment fees related to the undrawn revolving credit facility. Provision for income taxes Provision for income taxes consists primarily of income taxes related to U.S. federal and state income taxes and income taxes in foreign jurisdictions in which we conduct business.
We generated net cash flow from operating activities of $138.9 million and Free Cash Flow of $99.8 million, respectively, resulting in an increase of cash and cash equivalents of $66.4 million, while reducing our debt.
During the year ended December 31, 2025 , we generated net cash flow from operating activities of $137.2 million and Free Cash Flow of $73.7 million, respectively, resulting in an increase of cash and cash equivalents of $19.5 million, while reducing our debt.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we repurchased 1,527,354 shares of our Class A common stock under the share repurchase program for $17.6 million , which we funded principally with available cash. As of December 31, 2024, approximately $39.6 million remained available for share repurchases under our share repurchase program.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we repurchased 2,112,247 shares of our Class A common stock under the share repurchase program for $27.7 million, which we funded principally with available cash. The share repurchase program expired in accordance with its scheduled terms on December 31, 2025.
Our management believes that the inclusion of supplementary adjustments to EBITDA applied in presenting Adjusted EBITDA are appropriate to provide additional information to investors about certain material non-cash items and about unusual items that we do not expect to continue at the same level in the future. 55 Table of Contents The following table reconciles net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Year ended December 31, Period over Period Change (in thousands, except %) 2024 2023 ($) (%) Net income $ 45,870 $ 45,690 $ 180 0.4 % Provision for income taxes 28,311 29,342 (1,031) (3.5) % Financing expenses 21,549 21,717 (168) (0.8) % Depreciation 40,223 40,391 (168) (0.4) % Amortization of intangible assets 19,935 20,346 (411) (2.0) % EBITDA 155,888 157,486 (1,598) (1.0) % Transaction costs (1) — 245 (245) (100.0) % Earn-out consideration (2) — 7,863 (7,863) (100.0) % Foreign currency losses (3) 1,302 431 871 202.1 % Loss (gain) on disposal of assets (80) 1,322 (1,402) NM Severance costs (4) 487 1,852 (1,365) (73.7) % Litigation costs (5) 15,423 — 15,423 100.0 % Stock-based compensation expense (6) 42,391 53,179 (10,788) (20.3) % Interest income (7) (5,544) (1,581) (3,963) 250.7 % Adjusted EBITDA $ 209,867 $ 220,797 $ (10,930) (5.0) % Net Income Margin (8) 4.6 % 4.9 % Adjusted EBITDA Margin (8) 21.1 % 23.9 % NM = not meaningful (1) Represents professional service fees related to non-recurring transactions.
Our management believes that the inclusion of supplementary adjustments to net income applied in presenting Adjusted Net Income are appropriate to provide additional information to investors about certain material non-cash items and about unusual items that we do not expect to continue at the same level in the future. 53 Table of Contents The following table reconciles net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Adjusted Net Income for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024: Year ended December 31, Period over Period Change (in thousands, except %) 2025 2024 ($) (%) Net income $ 102,275 $ 45,870 $ 56,405 123.0 % Amortization of intangible assets 19,983 19,935 48 0.2 % Transaction costs (1) 11,899 — 11,899 100.0 % Operational efficiency costs (2) 2,383 — 2,383 100.0 % Foreign currency losses (3) (8,029) 1,302 (9,331) NM Loss (gain) on disposal of assets 525 (80) 605 NM Severance costs (4) 1,515 487 1,028 211.1 % Litigation costs (5) — 15,423 (15,423) (100.0) % Stock-based compensation expense (6) 30,404 42,391 (11,987) (28.3) % Tax impacts of adjustments (7) (9,246) (6,644) (2,602) 39.2 % Adjusted Net Income $ 151,709 $ 118,684 $ 33,025 27.8 % Net Income Margin (8) 8.6 % 4.6 % Adjusted Net Income Margin (8) 12.8 % 11.9 % NM = not meaningful (1) Represents non-recurring professional service fees related to the take-private transaction that have been expensed during the period.
In 2024, our cost management activities enabled us to make investments in growth including resources in sales and marketing, global delivery locations, and the deployment of technologies. Our technology investments include the implementation of TaskGPT, our suite of generative AI-enabled tools which allow our teammates to drive increased efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
These cost management activities enabled us to make investments in growth including resources in sales and marketing, global delivery locations, and the deployment of technologies.
Depreciation Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of our property and equipment assets, generally three to five years or, for leasehold improvements, over the term of the lease, whichever is shorter.
General and administrative expenses consist of personnel costs and related expenses for technology, human resources, legal, finance, global shared services, and executives as well as professional fees, insurance premiums, cloud-based capabilities and other corporate expenses. 49 Table of Contents Depreciation Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of our property and equipment assets, generally three to five years or, for leasehold improvements, over the term of the lease, whichever is shorter.
Service revenue from outcome oriented contracts is recognized when it is reasonably certain that the desired outcome has been achieved. 49 Table of Contents Operating expenses Cost of services Cost of services consists primarily of costs related to delivery of services, and consists primarily of personnel costs like salaries and wages, stock-based compensation expense and employee welfare.
Operating expenses Cost of services Cost of services consists primarily of costs related to delivery of services, and consists primarily of personnel costs like salaries and wages, stock-based compensation expense and employee welfare.
United States: Digital Customer Experience contributed 23.5% of the total decrease primarily driven by clients in On Demand Travel + Transportation, Entertainment + Gaming, Technology, Social Media, Healthcare and Retail + E-Commerce. Trust + Safety reduced 2.7% of the total decrease primarily driven by clients in Social Media and On Demand Travel + Transportation.
United States: AI Services contributed 22.0% of the total increase driven by clients in Social Media and On Demand Travel + Transportation. Trust & Safety contributed 1.5% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Social Media.
The following table reconciles net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Free Cash Flow for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 138,888 $ 143,670 Purchase of property and equipment (39,104) (30,995) Free Cash Flow $ 99,784 $ 112,675 Conversion of Adjusted EBITDA to Free Cash Flow (1) 47.5 % 51.0 % (1) Conversion of Adjusted EBITDA to Free Cash Flow represents Free Cash Flow divided by Adjusted EBITDA. 56 Table of Contents Liquidity and Capital Resources As of December 31, 2024, our principal sources of liquidity were cash and cash equivalents totaling $192.2 million, which were held for working capital purposes, as well as the available balance of our 2022 Credit Facilities, described further below.
The following table reconciles net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Free Cash Flow for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024: Year ended December 31, 2025 2024 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 137,215 $ 138,888 Purchase of property and equipment (63,500) (39,104) Free Cash Flow $ 73,715 $ 99,784 Conversion of Adjusted EBITDA to Free Cash Flow (1) 29.6 % 47.5 % (1) Conversion of Adjusted EBITDA to Free Cash Flow represents Free Cash Flow divided by Adjusted EBITDA.
Business Highlights During 2024, we supported both new and existing clients as they navigated an uncertain global macroeconomic environment. We expanded our client portfolio, winning 39 new clients in 2024 and achieving a 45% new client win rate, and increasing the scope of services provided to our current clients, with 63 current clients signing new statements of work.
Business Highlights During 2025, we won 34 new clients and achieved a 36% new client win rate, while increasing the scope of services provided to our current clients, with 67 current clients signing new statements of work.
The following table presents the breakdown of our service revenue by geographical location, based on where the services are provided: Year ended December 31, Period over Period Change (in thousands) 2024 2023 ($) (%) Philippines $ 563,032 $ 511,298 $ 51,734 10.1 % United States 117,773 148,708 (30,935) (20.8) % India 123,804 115,777 8,027 6.9 % Rest of World 190,376 148,582 41,794 28.1 % Service revenue $ 994,985 $ 924,365 $ 70,620 7.6 % Philippines: Trust + Safety contributed 6.6% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Social Media and Financial Services.
The following table presents the breakdown of our service revenue by geographical location, based on where the services are provided: Year ended December 31, Period over Period Change (in thousands) 2025 2024 ($) (%) Philippines $ 638,042 $ 563,032 $ 75,010 13.3 % United States 132,058 117,773 14,285 12.1 % India 153,766 123,804 29,962 24.2 % Rest of World 259,681 190,376 69,305 36.4 % Service revenue $ 1,183,547 $ 994,985 $ 188,562 19.0 % Philippines: AI Services contributed 6.3% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Social Media and On Demand Travel + Transportation.
AI Services was primarily driven by an increase from new clients, including Professional Services + Industry, Technology and Social Media.
AI Services was primarily driven by an increase from existing clients, primarily in Social Media, as well as On Demand Travel + Transportation.
AI Services contributed 0.6% of the total increase primarily driven by clients in Technology. Growth in the Rest of World was driven by Colombia, Greece and Mexico. Operating expenses Cost of services The increase was primarily driven by higher personnel costs of $46.4 million associated with increased headcount.
Growth in the Rest of World was driven by Latin America and Europe. 51 Table of Contents Operating expenses Cost of services The increase was primarily driven by higher personnel costs of $108.2 million associated with increased headcount and facilities costs associated with site expansion. The remaining increase includes employee engagement and transportation costs.
During 2024, we significantly increased our Headcount outside of the U.S., the Philippines and India (the “Rest of World”) from approximately 6,000 employees as of December 31, 2023 to approximately 8,700 as of December 31, 2024, with particularly strong growth in Colombia and Greece. 48 Table of Contents We plan to continue expanding our geographic footprint to drive growth with both existing and new clients, which may result in one-time costs that may impact profitability.
We plan to continue expanding our geographic footprint to drive growth with both existing and new clients, which may result in one-time costs that may impact profitability.
The increase was primarily due to higher site build-out costs and purchases of technology and computers for replacements and to support revenue growth , partially offset by the investment in loan receivable in 2023 .
The increase was primarily due to higher site build-out costs as well as purchases of technology and computers to support revenue growth. Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $44.2 million compared to net cash used in financing activities of $25.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The following table reconciles net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Adjusted Net Income for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Year ended December 31, Period over Period Change (in thousands, except %) 2024 2023 ($) (%) Net income $ 45,870 $ 45,690 $ 180 0.4 % Amortization of intangible assets 19,935 20,346 (411) (2.0) % Transaction costs (1) — 245 (245) (100.0) % Earn-out consideration (2) — 7,863 (7,863) (100.0) % Foreign currency losses (3) 1,302 431 871 202.1 % Loss (gain) on disposal of assets (80) 1,322 (1,402) NM Severance costs (4) 487 1,852 (1,365) (73.7) % Litigation costs (5) 15,423 — 15,423 100.0 % Stock-based compensation expense (6) 42,391 53,179 (10,788) (20.3) % Tax impacts of adjustments (7) (6,644) (4,386) (2,258) 51.5 % Adjusted Net Income $ 118,684 $ 126,542 $ (7,858) (6.2) % Net Income Margin (8) 4.6 % 4.9 % Adjusted Net Income Margin (8) 11.9 % 13.7 % NM = not meaningful (1) Represents professional service fees related to non-recurring transactions.
The following table reconciles net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024: Year ended December 31, Period over Period Change (in thousands, except %) 2025 2024 ($) (%) Net income $ 102,275 $ 45,870 $ 56,405 123.0 % Provision for income taxes 34,399 28,311 6,088 21.5 % Financing expenses 18,385 21,549 (3,164) (14.7) % Depreciation 41,164 40,223 941 2.3 % Amortization of intangible assets 19,983 19,935 48 0.2 % EBITDA 216,206 155,888 60,318 38.7 % Transaction costs (1) 11,899 — 11,899 100.0 % Operational efficiency costs (2) 2,383 — 2,383 100.0 % Foreign currency losses (3) (8,029) 1,302 (9,331) NM Loss (gain) on disposal of assets 525 (80) 605 NM Severance costs (4) 1,515 487 1,028 211.1 % Litigation costs (5) — 15,423 (15,423) (100.0) % Stock-based compensation expense (6) 30,404 42,391 (11,987) (28.3) % Interest income (7) (5,829) (5,544) (285) 5.1 % Adjusted EBITDA $ 249,074 $ 209,867 $ 39,207 18.7 % Net Income Margin (8) 8.6 % 4.6 % Adjusted EBITDA Margin (8) 21.0 % 21.1 % NM = not meaningful (1) Represents non-recurring professional service fees related to the take-private transaction that have been expensed during the period.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded net income of $45.9 million consistent with $45.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, due primarily to higher revenue growth and higher interest income, mostly offset by higher cost of services and certain litigation costs.
Recent Financial Highlights For the year ended December 31, 2025, we recorded service revenue of $1,183.5 million, a 19.0% increase from $995.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. 47 Table of Contents For the year ended December 31, 2025, we recorded net income of $102.3 million a 123.0% increase from $45.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, due primarily to higher revenue growth and the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by higher cost of services.
Key Operational Metrics We regularly monitor the below operating metrics in order to measure our current performance and estimate our future performance: Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 Headcount (approx. at period end) (1) 59,000 48,200 Net revenue retention rate (2) 102 % 89 % (1) “Headcount” refers to the total number of TaskUs teammates globally as of the end of a given measurement period.
See Item 7A., “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” for additional information on how foreign currency impacts our financial results. 52 Table of Contents Key Operational Metrics We regularly monitor the below operating metrics in order to measure our current performance and estimate our future performance: Year ended December 31, 2025 2024 Headcount (approx. at period end) 65,500 59,000 Net revenue retention rate (1) 113 % 102 % (1) “Net revenue retention rate” is an important metric we calculate annually to measure the retention and growth in the use of our services by our existing clients.
Additionally, it includes costs of marketing and promotional events, corporate communications, and other brand-building activities. General and administrative expenses consist of personnel costs and related expenses for technology, human resources, legal, finance, global shared services, and executives as well as professional fees, insurance premiums, cloud-based capabilities and other corporate expenses.
Additionally, it includes costs of marketing and promotional events, corporate communications, and other brand-building activities.
See Note 8, “Long-Term Debt” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for additional information regarding our debt.
Subsequent Events For a description of subsequent events, see Note 17, "Subsequent Events" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included included in this Annual Report. Trends and Factors Affecting our Performance There are a number of key factors and trends affecting our results of operations.
Expanding geographically We expanded our presence to 28 sites in 12 countries as of December 31, 2024.
Expanding geographically We expanded our presence to 31 sites in 13 countries as of December 31, 2025. During 2025, we significantly increased our Headcount in India, the Philippines and the Rest of World by approximately 3,300 employees, 2,600 employees and 800 employees, respectively.
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets The change wa s associated with optimizing our footprint in 2023, resulting in exiting certain sites in the United States and the Philippines. Other income, net Increase is due primarily to higher interest income.
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets The change was primarily driven by the write-off of software due to the determination that it would no longer be used in our operations or provide future economic benefit. Other income, net Increase is due primarily to higher interest income.