Xerox Reports Strong Fourth-Quarter 2017 Results

Originally published by BusinessWire

Xerox Reports Strong Fourth-Quarter 2017 Results; Delivers on Full-Year Commitments

Xerox announced its fourth-quarter 2017 financial results that reflect meaningful improvements in revenue, operating margin and earnings.

“One year ago, I told the market that to position Xerox for long-term success and deliver shareholder value, we would focus on the growth areas in our industry to improve our revenue trajectory while continuing with our Strategic Transformation initiatives to increase our profitability and margins,” said Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson. “With positive results across all metrics, our fourth-quarter performance clearly demonstrates the progress we have made and enabled us to deliver on our commitments for the full-year.”

Jacobson added, “Building on the positive momentum from 2017, today we announced an agreement to combine with Fuji Xerox to create a world leader in innovative print technologies and intelligent work solutions. The new company expands the long-standing relationship between Xerox and Fujifilm, and will be better positioned to meet customer expectations and deliver incremental value to our shareholders.”

Results:

• Total revenue of $2.7 billion, up 0.5 percent or down 2.0 percent in constant currency year-over-year
• Equipment sale revenue up 4.3 percent or 1.5 percent in constant currency year-over-year
• Adjusted operating margin of 14.4 percent, up 0.2 points year-over-year
• Operating cash flow, both GAAP and adjusted, at high-end of guidance ranges
• Second-year savings from Strategic Transformation program above target
• Estimated non-cash charge of $400 million associated with the enactment of U.S. tax reform resulted in GAAP loss of 78 cents per share
• Adjusted EPS of $1.04, up 4 cents year-over-year
• Provides full-year 2018 GAAP EPS guidance of $2.30 to $2.50 and adjusted EPS of $3.50 to $3.70