Alight, Inc. / Delaware
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 5, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 5, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-06.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-05.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
Compared 150 previous paragraphs and 128 current paragraphs.
73 unchanged; 36 reworded; 15 added; 32 removed; 9 previous and 4 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 8 previous and 7 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
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Depreciation and Amortization
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Selling, General and Administrative
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Depreciation and Intangible Amortization
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Interest Expense
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Other (Income) Expense, net
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Cost of services, exclusive of depreciation and amortization decreased $4 million, or 1.1%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and was primarily attributable to productivity savings.
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Depreciation and Amortization
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Selling, General and Administrative
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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $1 million, or 1.0%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and were consistent with the prior year period.
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Depreciation and Intangible Amortization
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Interest Expense
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Other (Income) Expense, net
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As of March 31, 2026, we had outstanding long-term debt in the form of term loans for an aggregate principal
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amount of $1,980 million, which mature in 2028. In addition, we have a $330 million revolving credit facility with a maturity date of May 31, 2030, As of March 31, 2026, no amounts were borrowed or outstanding under our revolving credit facility agreement.
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On February 19, 2026, the Company announced it replaced its cash dividend on its Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, with other capital allocation activities, including deleveraging the balance sheet and continuing our share repurchase program, subject to market and other conditions.
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Goodwill impairment
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Goodwill impairment consists of charges relating to Goodwill. We review goodwill for impairment annually on October 1 and more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is calculated and an impairment loss equal to the excess is recorded.
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Revenues were $533 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to $555 million for the prior year period. The decrease of $22 million, or 4.0%, was driven by lower Net Commercial Activity, lower project revenue and an approximately $4 million impact from the finalization of the commercial agreement related to the Transaction. The Company experienced lower than expected bookings and larger than anticipated losses from contract renewals during the first nine months of 2025, which impacted revenue growth and is also expected to impact revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 and fiscal year 2026.
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Cost of services, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, decreased $31 million, or 8.7%, for the three months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by lower compensation expenses, savings realized in conjunction with productivity initiatives and lower revenues.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $55 million, or 38.7%, for the three months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the prior year period. The decrease was driven by lower professional fees incurred related to the sale and separation of the Divested Business, a reduction in compensation and severance expenses and productivity savings.
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Goodwill Impairment
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During the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company identified interim indicators of impairment and recorded a $1,338 million non-cash impairment charge for the period. There was no impairment recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2024. See Note 6 "Goodwill and Intangible assets, net" within the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
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In July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”) was enacted into law in the U.S. The OBBBA made several changes to business tax provisions including modifications to the Section 163j interest expense limitation and immediate expensing of domestic research and development expenditures. For the three months ended September 30, 2025, the primary impact of the OBBBA was a deferred tax benefit of approximately $12 million which is included in Income tax expense (benefit) within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) due to the realizability of the Company’s deferred tax assets. The Company will continue to monitor any developments and guidance related to the OBBBA.
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Results of Continuing Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
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Revenue
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Recurring revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 decreased by $17 million, or 1.1%, from $1,518 million in the prior year period to $1,501 million, primarily driven by lower Net Commercial Activity.
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Cost of services, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, decreased $56 million, or 5.3%, for thenine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by savings realized in conjunction with productivity initiatives and lower revenues.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $113 million, or 26.0%, for thenine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the prior year period. The decrease was driven by a reduction in compensation expense, primarily from lower non-cash share-based awards, lower professional fees incurred related to the sale and separation of the Divested Business and productivity savings.
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Goodwill Impairment
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company identified interim indicators of impairment and recorded a total of $2,321 million non-cash goodwill impairment charges for the period. There was no impairment recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. See Note 6 "Goodwill and Intangible assets, net" within the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
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Interest expense decreased $15 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to the partial repayment of debt in the prior year and the opportunistic repricing of our 2028 term loan in the first quarter of 2025, partially offset by the Company's hedges. See Note 8 “Debt” within the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
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Loss from continuing operations before taxes was $2,349 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to loss from continuing operations before taxes of $203 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in loss was primarily attributable to the $2,321 non-cash goodwill impairment charge, the non-operating fair value remeasurements of financial instruments, partially offset by lower selling, general and administrative expenses, a change in fair value remeasurements of the tax receivable agreement, lower interest expense as a result of the debt pay down and other income recorded in conjunction with the TSA entered into with the purchaser of the Divested Business.
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Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
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In July 2025, the OBBBA was enacted into law in the U.S. The OBBBA made several changes to business tax provisions including modifications to the Section 163j interest expense limitation and immediate expensing of domestic research and development expenditures. As of September 30, 2025, the primary impact of the OBBBA was a deferred tax benefit of approximately $12 million which is included in Income tax expense (benefit) within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) due to the realizability of the Company’s deferred tax assets. The Company will continue to monitor any developments and guidance related to the OBBBA.
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(3)Goodwill impairment and other primarily includes $1,338 million and $2,321 million non-cash goodwill impairment charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively.
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(3)Goodwill impairment and other primarily includes $1,338 million and $2,321 million non-cash goodwill impairment charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively.
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Employer Solutions revenuewas $533 million for thethree months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to $555 million for the prior year period. The overall decrease of $22 million was primarily driven by decreases in project revenue and Net Commercial Activity.
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Employer Solutions gross profitwas $178 million for thethree months ended September 30, 2025 compared to $174 million for the prior year period. The increase of $4 million was driven by lower compensation expenses and productivity savings. Employer Solutions adjusted gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2025 increased $6 million to $206 million from $200 million in the prior year period, primarily driven by lower compensation expenses and productivity savings.
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In July 2024, we paid down $440 million of the Sixth Incremental Term Loans balance and we fully repaid the principal balance of $300 million Secured Senior Notes with proceeds from the Transaction. We used the remainder of after-tax cash proceeds to return capital and for general corporate purposes, including reinvestment into growth opportunities.
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In January 2025, the Company entered into Amendment No. 11 to the Credit Agreement with a syndicate of lenders to establish a new class of Seventh Incremental Term Loans with an aggregate principal amount of $2,030 million and to reprice the outstanding Sixth Incremental Term Loans due August 31, 2028 by reducing the applicable rate from SOFR + 2.25% to SOFR + 1.75%.
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In May 2025, the Company entered into Amendment No. 12 to the revolving credit facility, which increased the aggregate principal amount of the revolving credit facility to $330 million and extended the maturity date to May 31, 2030.
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In August 2022, we established a repurchase program allowing for authorized share repurchases. In March 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $200 million of the Company’s Class A Common Stock.
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In 2024, our Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend program. Any decision to declare and pay dividends in the future will be made at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors, whose decision will depend on, among other things, our results of operations, cash requirements, financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors that our Board of Directors may deem relevant.
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The following table provides information with respect to quarterly dividends on common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
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On November 5, 2025, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of a quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.04 per share of Class A Common Stock on December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 1, 2025.
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We do not have any business, operations or assets in Russia, Belarus or Ukraine and we have not been materially impacted by the actions of the Russian government. We have no revenue from these three countries for all periods presented.
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The Company may terminate certain elements of its arrangement with Wipro for cause or for the Company’s convenience with no penalty. In the case of a termination of the entire contract for convenience, the Company would be required to pay a termination fee, including certain of Wipro’s unamortized costs, plus 25% of any remaining portion of the minimum level of services the Company agreed to purchase from Wipro over the course of 10 years.
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On July 12, 2024, the Company, completed the previously announced sale (the “Transaction”) of the “Divested Business” entities affiliated with H.I.G. Capital, L.L.C. (collectively, “Buyer”), pursuant to the terms of the Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), dated as of March 20, 2024. Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Buyer agreed to acquire the Divested Business for total consideration of up to $1.2 billion, in the form of (1) $1.0 billion in cash (the “Closing Cash Consideration”) payable at the closing of the transactions (the “Closing”) contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, (2) a note with an aggregate principal amount of $50 million, and an initial fair value of $35 million as of July 12, 2024 issued at Closing (the “Seller Note”) by an indirect parent of Buyer (the “Note Issuer”) and (3) contingent upon the financial performance of the Divested Business for the 2025 fiscal year, a note with an aggregate principal amount of up to $150 million (the “Additional Seller Note”) and an initial fair value of $43 million as of July 12, 2024 to be issued by the Note Issuer. The Seller Note has a stated interest rate of 8.0%. The Company incurred higher operating expenses in 2024 as a result of professional fees paid in conjunction with the Transaction.
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On July 12, 2024, the Company, completed the previously announced sale (the “Transaction”) of the “Divested Business” entities affiliated with H.I.G. Capital, L.L.C. (collectively, “Buyer”), pursuant to the terms of the Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), dated as of March 20, 2024. Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Buyer agreed to acquire the Divested Business for total consideration of up to $1.2 billion, in the form of (1) $1.0 billion in cash (the “Closing Cash Consideration”) payable at the closing of the transactions (the “Closing”) contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, (2) a note with an aggregate principal amount of $50 million, and an initial fair value of $35 million as of July 12, 2024 issued at Closing (the “Seller Note”) by an indirect parent of Buyer (the “Note Issuer”) and (3) contingent upon the financial performance of the Divested Business for the 2025 fiscal year, a note with an aggregate principal amount of up to $150 million (the “Additional Seller Note”) and an initial fair value of $43 million as of July 12, 2024 to be issued by the Note Issuer. The Seller Note has a stated interest rate of 8.0% which is expected to mature in July 2030.
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Revenues were $1,609 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to $1,652 million for the prior year period. The decrease of $43 million, or 2.6%, was driven by lower project revenue, Net Commercial Activity and an approximately $4 million impact from the finalization of the commercial agreement related to the Transaction. The Company experienced lower than expected bookings and larger than anticipated losses on contract renewals during the first nine months of 2025, which impacted revenue growth and is also expected to impact revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 and fiscal year 2026.
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Revenues were $534 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to $548 million for the prior year period. The decrease of $14 million, or 2.6%, was driven by lower Net Commercial Activity, partially offset by higher project revenue. The Company continues to experience larger losses from client contract renewals and lower than expected bookings, which has impacted revenue growth and is expected to continue to impact revenue growth during fiscal year 2026.
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Recurring revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2025 decreased by $15 million, or 3.0%, from $504 million in the prior year period to $489 million, primarily driven by lower Net Commercial Activity.
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Recurring revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 decreased by $22 million, or 4.2%, from $520 million in the prior year period to $498 million, primarily driven by lower Net Commercial Activity.
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Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $5 million, or 21.7%, as compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by capitalized software.
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Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $5 million, or 19.2%, as compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by capitalized software.
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There was a $19 million gain related to the change in the fair value of financial instruments for thethree months ended September 30, 2025 compared to a gain of $23 million for the prior year period. We are required to remeasure the financial instruments at the end of each reporting period and reflect a gain or loss for the change in fair value of the financial instruments in the period the change occurred. Changes in the fair value are primarily due to changes in the underlying assumptions of each respective instrument, including changes in the risk-free interest rate, volatility, cost of debt, forecasts, and the closing stock price for the period. See Note 14 "Financial Instruments"within the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statementsfor additional information.
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There wasno gain or loss related to the change in the fair value of financial instruments for thethree months ended March 31, 2026 compared to a gain of $8 million for the prior year period. We are required to remeasure the financial instruments at the end of each reporting period and reflect a gain or loss for the change in fair value of the financial instruments in the period the change occurred. Changes in the fair value are primarily due to changes in the underlying assumptions of each respective instrument, including changes in the risk-free interest rate, volatility, cost of debt, forecasts, and the closing stock price for the period. See Note 14, "Financial Instruments"within the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statementsfor additional information.
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The change in the fair value of the TRA resulted in a gain of$66 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of$93 million compared to a loss of$27 million for the prior year period. The change in fair value was due to changes in the Company's assumptions related to the timing of the utilization of tax attributes during the term of the TRA, changes in the discount rate and the passage of time.
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The change in the fair value of the TRA resulted in a gain of$19 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, an increase of$28 million compared to a loss of$9 millionfor the prior year period. The change in fair value was due to changes in the Company's assumptions related to the timing of the utilization of tax attributes during the term of the TRA, changes in the discount rate and the passage of time.
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Interest expense increased$5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to lower interest income in the current year and a non-cash gain on extinguishment from the partial debt paydown in 2024.
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Interest expense increased$2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the prior year period. The increase was due to higher interest expense net of swaps and lower interest income.
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Under the terms of the TSA as described in Note 4 "Discontinued Operations" within the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company is providing technology infrastructure, risk and security, and various other corporate services to the Divested Business subsequent to the close. We recorded $7 million and $9 million for services performed under the TSA for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, in Other (income) expense, net. The corresponding expenses were recognized in Cost of services and Selling, general and administrative expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss).
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Under the terms of the TSA as described in Note 4 "Discontinued Operations" within the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company had provided technology infrastructure, risk and security, and various other corporate services to the Divested Business subsequent to the close. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we recorded an immaterial amount of income for services performed under the TSA. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, we recorded $10 million for services performed under the TSA. TSA services income is recorded in Other (income) expense, net. The corresponding expenses were recognized in Cost of services and Selling, general and administrative expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss).
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Loss from continuing operations before taxes was $1,253 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to a loss from continuing operations before taxes of $53 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in loss was primarily attributable to the $1,338 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge, partially offset by the change in fair value of the TRA, lower selling, general and administrative expenses, and a change in fair value of financial instruments.
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Loss from continuing operations before taxes was $26 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to a loss from continuing operations before taxes of $20 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in loss was primarily attributable to lower operating profit and the change in fair value of financial instruments, partially offset by the change in fair value of the TRA.
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Income tax benefit was $198 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to an income tax benefit of $9 million for the prior year period. The effective tax rate of 16% for the three months ended September 30, 2025 was lower than the 21% U.S. statutory corporate income tax rate primarily due to the Company’s non-deductible expenses, tax credits, changes in valuation allowance, and certain non-recurring items, including non-deductible goodwill impairment. The effective tax rate of 17% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was lower than the 21% U.S. statutory corporate income tax rate primarily due to the Company’s non-deductible expenses, tax credits, and changes in valuation allowance. See Note 7 “Income Taxes” within the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
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Income tax benefit was $7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to an income tax benefit of $3 million for the prior year period. The effective tax rate of 27% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was higher than the 21% U.S. statutory corporate income tax rate primarily due to the Company’s non-deductible expenses, tax credits, and changes in valuation allowance. The effective tax rate of 15% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was lower than the 21% U.S. statutory corporate income tax rate primarily due to the Company’s non-deductible expenses, tax credits, and changes in valuation allowance. See Note 7, “Income Taxes” within the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
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Adjusted Net Income From Continuing Operations, which is defined as net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Alight, Inc., adjusted for intangible amortization and the impact of certain non-cash items, including goodwill impairment charges, that we do not consider in the evaluation of ongoing operational performance, is a non-GAAP financial measure used solely for the purpose of calculating Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations.
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Adjusted Net Income From Continuing Operations, which is defined as net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Alight, Inc., adjusted for intangible amortization and the impact of certain non-cash items that we do not consider in the evaluation of ongoing operational performance, is a non-GAAP financial measure used solely for the purpose of calculating Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations.
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(4)Income tax effects have been calculated based on statutory tax rates for both U.S. and foreign jurisdictions based on the Company's mix of income and adjusted for significant changes in fair value measurement.
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(3)Income tax effects have been calculated based on statutory tax rates for both U.S. and foreign jurisdictions based on the Company's mix of income and adjusted for significant changes in fair value measurement.
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(5)Assumes the full exchange of the units held by noncontrolling interests for shares of Class A Common Stock of Alight, Inc. pursuant to the exchange agreement.
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(4)Assumes the full exchange of the units held by noncontrolling interests for shares of Class A Common Stock of Alight, Inc. pursuant to the exchange agreement.
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(6)Includes non-vested time-based restricted stock units that were determined to be antidilutive for U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per share purposes.
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(5)Includes non-vested time-based restricted stock units that were determined to be antidilutive for U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per share purposes.
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(7)Excludes two tranches of contingently issuable seller earnout shares: (i) 7.5 million shares will be issued if the Company's Class A Common Stock's volume-weighted average price ("VWAP") is >$12.50 for any 20 trading days within a consecutive period of 30 trading days; (ii) 7.5 million shares will be issued if the Company's Class A Common Stock VWAP is >$15.00 for any 20 trading days within a consecutive period of 30 trading days. Both tranches have a seven-year duration.
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(6)Excludes two tranches of contingently issuable seller earnout shares: (i) 7.5 million shares will be issued if the Company's Class A Common Stock's volume-weighted average price ("VWAP") is >$12.50 for any 20 trading days within a consecutive period of 30 trading days; (ii) 7.5 million shares will be issued if the Company's Class A Common Stock VWAP is >$15.00 for any 20 trading days within a consecutive period of 30 trading days. Both tranches have a seven-year duration.
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(8)Excludes approximately 1.2 million and 10.2 million performance-based units, which represents the gross number of shares expected to vest based on achievement of the respective performance conditions as of September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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(7)Excludes approximately 33.2 million and 10.0 million performance-based units, which represents the gross number of shares expected to vest based on achievement of the respective performance and market conditions as of March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
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Adjusted EBITDA From Continuing Operations is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and intangible amortization adjusted for the impact of certain non-cash and other items, including goodwill impairments, that we do not consider in the evaluation of ongoing operational performance. Adjusted EBITDA Margin From Continuing Operations is defined as Adjusted EBITDA From Continuing Operations divided by revenue. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin From Continuing Operations are non-GAAP financial measures used by management and our stakeholders to provide useful supplemental information that enables a better comparison of our performance across periods as well as to evaluate our core operating performance. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA From Continuing Operations to Net Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations is as follows:
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Adjusted EBITDA From Continuing Operations is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and intangible amortization adjusted for the impact of certain non-cash and other items that we do not consider in the evaluation of ongoing operational performance. Adjusted EBITDA Margin From Continuing Operations is defined as Adjusted EBITDA From Continuing Operations divided by revenue. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
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(2)Transaction and integration expenses primarily relate to acquisition and divestiture activities.
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(1)Transaction and integration expenses primarily relate to acquisition and divestiture activities.
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(1)Adjusted EBITDA excludes the impact of discontinued operations.
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(2)Adjusted EBITDA excludes the impact of discontinued operations.
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(4)Adjusted EBITDA Margin From Continuing Operations is defined as Adjusted EBITDA From Continuing Operations as a percentage of revenue.
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(3)Adjusted EBITDA Margin From Continuing Operations is defined as Adjusted EBITDA From Continuing Operations as a percentage of revenue.
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Employer Solutions Results of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 Compared to the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
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Employer Solutions Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
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Employer Solutions revenue was $1,609 million for thenine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to $1,652 million for the prior year period. The overall decrease of $43 million was primarily driven by decreases in project revenue and Net Commercial Activity.
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Employer Solutions revenue was $534 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to $548 million for the prior year period. The overall decrease of $14 million was primarily driven by decreases in Net Commercial Activity, partially offset by an increase in project revenue.
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Gross Profit to Adjusted Gross Profit Reconciliation for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 Compared to the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
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Gross Profit to Adjusted Gross Profit Reconciliation for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
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Employer Solutions gross profit was $525 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to $523 million for the prior year period. The increase of $2 million was driven by lower expenses related to productivity initiatives. Employer Solutions adjusted gross profit increased $7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, to $611 million from $604 million in the prior year period, primarily driven by lower expenses related to productivity initiatives.
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Employer Solutions gross profit was $156 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $171 million for the prior year period. The decrease of $15 million was driven by lower revenues. Employer Solutions adjusted gross profit decreased $11 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 to $189 million from $200 million in the prior year period, primarily driven by lower revenues.
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Net cash provided by operating activities was $236 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to $75 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to lower professional fees incurred related to the sale and separation of the Divested Business and changes in our net working capital requirements.
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Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations was $79 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to $73 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to changes in our net working capital requirements.
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Free cash flow was $151 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to $(20) million from the prior period. The increase in free cash flow was primarily due to an increase in cash provided from operations and lower capital expenditures.
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Free cash flow was $53 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $44 million from the prior period. The increase in free cash flow was primarily due to an increase in cash provided from operations and lower capital expenditures.
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We believe that our available cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from operations and availability under our revolving credit facility will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs, including principal and interest payments on debt obligations, capital expenditures, anticipated quarterly dividend payments, payments on our TRA and anticipated working capital requirements for the foreseeable future. We believe our liquidity position at September 30, 2025 remained strong. We will continue to closely monitor and proactively manage our liquidity position in consideration of the evolving economic outlook and changing interest rate environment.
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We believe that our available cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from operations and availability under our revolving credit facility will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs, including principal and interest payments on debt obligations, capital expenditures, payments on our TRA and anticipated working capital requirements for the foreseeable future. We will continue to closely monitor and proactively manage our liquidity position in consideration of the evolving economic outlook and changing interest rate environment.
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On February 13, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $200 million of the Company’s Class A common stock, providing a total amount authorized for repurchase of $281 million after giving effect to the increase. Repurchases may be conducted through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The actual timing and amount of future repurchases are subject to business and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, stock price, acquisition opportunities and other factors. The stock repurchase program does not obligate Alight to acquire any amount of common stock, and the program may be suspended or terminated at any time by Alight at its discretion without prior notice.
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In August 2022, we established a repurchase program allowing for authorized share repurchases. Repurchases may be conducted through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The actual timing and amount of future repurchases are subject to business and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, stock price, acquisition opportunities and other factors. The stock repurchase program does not obligate Alight to acquire any amount of common stock, and the program may be suspended or terminated at any time by Alight at its discretion without prior notice.
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During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company repurchased 6,580,136 and 13,881,417 shares of Class A Common Stock, respectively, for an aggregate purchase price of $25 million and $65 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2025, the total remaining amount authorized for repurchase was $216 million.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company did not repurchase any shares of Class A Common Stock. As of March 31, 2026, the total remaining amount authorized for repurchase was $216 million.
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Net cash provided by operating activities was $236 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to $75 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to lower separation costs incurred in conjunction with the sale and separation of the Divested Business and changes in our net working capital requirements.
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Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations was $79 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to $73 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to changes in our net working capital requirements.
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Cash used in investing activities was $98 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to cash provided by investing activities of $877 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in cash used in investing activities was primarily driven by the net proceeds from the sale of the Divested Business in the prior year period, partially offset by lower capital expenditures.
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Cash used in investing activities - continuing operations was $26 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to cash used in investing activities of $29 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in cash used in investing activities was primarily driven by lower capital expenditures.
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Cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $288 million as compared to cash used in financing activities of $1,028 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The primary drivers of cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 were $100 million of TRA payments, $65 million of dividend payments, $65 million of share repurchases, $17 million of finance lease payments, $15 million of debt repayments, a $12 million net decrease in fiduciary liabilities, and $12 million of shares/units withheld in lieu of taxes. The decrease in fiduciary cash was primarily due to timing of client funding and subsequent disbursement of payments.
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Cash used in financing activities - continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $156 million as compared to cash used in financing activities of $176 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The primary drivers of cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $136 million of TRA payments, a $9 million net decrease in fiduciary liabilities, $5 million of finance lease payments, $5 million of debt repayments, and $1 million of shares/units withheld in lieu of taxes. The decrease in fiduciary cash was primarily due to timing of client funding and subsequent disbursement of payments.
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At September 30, 2025, our continuing operations cash and cash equivalents were $205 million, a decrease of $138 million from December 31, 2024. Of the total balances of cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, none of the balances were restricted as to use.
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At March 31, 2026, our continuing operations cash and cash equivalents were $178 million, a decrease of $95 million from December 31, 2025. Of the total balances of cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, none of the balances were restricted as to use.
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Some of our client agreements require us to hold funds on behalf of clients to pay obligations on their behalf. The levels of Fiduciary assets and liabilities can fluctuate significantly, depending on when we collect the amounts from clients and make payments on their behalf. Such funds are not available to service our debt or for other corporate purposes. There is typically a short period of time between when the Company receives funds and when it pays obligations on behalf of clients. We are entitled to retain investment income earned on fiduciary funds, when investment strategies are deployed, in accordance with industry custom and practice, which has historically been immaterial. In our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, the amount we report for Fiduciary assets and Fiduciary liabilities are equal. Our continuing operations Fiduciary assets included cash of $227 million and $239 million at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
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Some of our client agreements require us to hold funds on behalf of clients to pay obligations on their behalf. The levels of Fiduciary assets and liabilities can fluctuate significantly, depending on when we collect the amounts from clients and make payments on their behalf. Such funds are not available to service our debt or for other corporate purposes. There is typically a short period of time between when the Company receives funds and when it pays obligations on behalf of clients. We are entitled to retain investment income earned on fiduciary funds, when investment strategies are deployed, in accordance with industry custom and practice, which has historically been immaterial. In our Condensed Consolidated
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Actual tax benefits realized by Alight may differ from tax benefits calculated under the TRA as a result of the use of certain assumptions in the TRA, including the use of an assumed weighted-average state and local income tax rate to calculate tax benefits. While the amount of existing tax basis, the anticipated tax basis adjustments and the actual amount and utilization of tax attributes, as well as the amount and timing of any payments under the TRA, will vary depending upon a number of factors, we expect that the payments that Alight may make under the TRA will be substantial. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we paid $100 million related to the TRA and no further payments are expected to be made during the remainder of 2025. As of September 30, 2025, we expect to make payments of approximately $164 million in 2026.
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Actual tax benefits realized by Alight may differ from tax benefits calculated under the TRA as a result of the use of certain assumptions in the TRA, including the use of an assumed weighted-average state and local income tax rate to calculate tax benefits. While the amount of existing tax basis, the anticipated tax basis adjustments and the actual amount and utilization of tax attributes, as well as the amount and timing of any payments under the TRA, will vary depending upon a number of factors, we expect that the payments that Alight may make under the TRA will be substantial. During the first quarter of 2026, the Company received an Objection Notice from the TRA Party Representative with respect to certain methodology used to prepare a portion of the Tax Benefit Schedule that calculates our 2026 Tax Benefit Payments to the TRA Parties (all capitalized terms as defined in the TRA). The Company disagrees with the TRA Party Representative’s assertions and is proceeding through the dispute mechanisms as set forth in the TRA agreement. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, consistent with the TRA agreement, the Company paid $136 million, representing what it considered the undisputed amount. The Company intends to vigorously contest the TRA Party Representative's assertions in the Objection Notice. If the TRA Party Representative nonetheless prevails in its position or the Company resolves the dispute consensually, the Company currently estimates that a resolution could increase the 2026 Tax Benefit Payments by up to $40 million above the undisputed amount paid during the three months ended March 31, 2026, plus interest as further detailed in the TRA. The Objection Notice does not address the Company's current 2027 Tax Benefit Payments estimate.
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On September 1, 2018, the Company executed an agreement to form a strategic partnership with Wipro, a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company. Effective April 1, 2025, the Company executed Amendment No. 2 which adjusted the mix of services provided by Wipro. Following the Amendment, the Company’s expected remaining cash outflow for non-cancellable service obligations related to our strategic partnership with Wipro is $49 million, $168 million, $104 million, and $28 million for the remainder of 2025 and the years ended 2026, 2027, and 2028, respectively, and none thereafter, totaling $349 million.
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On September 1, 2018, the Company executed an agreement to form a strategic partnership with Wipro, a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company. Effective April 1, 2025, the Company executed Amendment No. 2 which adjusted the mix of services provided by Wipro. Effective January 25, 2026, the Company executed Amendment No. 5 to extend the agreement through August 31, 2029. The Company may terminate certain elements of its arrangement with Wipro for cause or for the Company’s convenience with no penalty prior to August 31, 2029. If an unconsumed portion of the obligation remains after August 31, 2029, then the Company shall satisfy the obligation by paying Wipro the remaining unconsumed portion by September 30, 2029. Following the amendments, the Company’s expected remaining cash outflow for non-cancellable service obligations related to our strategic partnership with Wipro is $85 million, $70 million, $39 million, and $15 million for the remainder of 2026 and the years ended 2027, 2028, and 2029, respectively, and none thereafter, totaling $209 million.
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Cost of Services, exclusive of Depreciation and Amortization
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Cost of Services, exclusive of Depreciation and Amortization
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From Continuing Operations are non-GAAP financial measures used by management and our stakeholders to provide useful supplemental information that enables a better comparison of our performance across periods as well as to evaluate our core operating performance. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA From Continuing Operations to Net Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations is as follows:
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Balance Sheets, the amount we report for Fiduciary assets and Fiduciary liabilities are equal. Our continuing operations Fiduciary assets included cash of $239 million and $248 million at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
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Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $11 million, or 15.7%, as compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by capitalized software.
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Depreciation and intangible amortization expenses were consistent with the prior year period.
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Change in Fair Value of Financial Instruments
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There was a $1 million loss related to the change in the fair value of financial instruments for thenine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to a gain of $54 million for the prior year period, primarily due to the $50 million write down of our Additional Seller Note in the current year, partially offset by a gain on remeasurement of the Seller Earnout. We are required to remeasure the financial instruments at the end of each reporting period and reflect a gain or loss for the change in fair value of the financial instruments in the period the change occurred. Changes in the fair value are primarily due to changes in the underlying assumptions of each respective instrument, including changes in the risk-free interest rate, volatility, cost of debt, forecasts, and the closing stock price for the period. See Note 14 "Financial Instruments"within the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statementsfor additional information.
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Change in Fair Value of Tax Receivable Agreement
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The change in the fair value of the TRA resulted in a gain of $34 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of $85 million compared to a loss of $51 million for the prior year period. The change in fair value was due to changes in the Company's assumptions related to the timing of the utilization of tax attributes during the term of the TRA, changes in the discount rate and the passage of time.
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Under the terms of the TSA as described in Note 4 "Discontinued Operations" within the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company is providing technology infrastructure, risk and security, and various other corporate services to the Divested Business subsequent to the close. We recorded $25 million and $9 million for services performed under the TSA for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, in Other (income) expense, net. The corresponding expenses were recognized in Cost of services and Selling, general and administrative expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss).
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Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Taxes
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Income tax benefit was $204 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to an income tax benefit of $34 million for the prior year period. The effective tax rate of 9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was lower than the 21% U.S. statutory corporate income tax rate primarily due to the Company’s non-deductible expenses, tax credits, changes in valuation allowance, and certain non-recurring items, including non-deductible goodwill impairment. The effective tax rate of 17% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was lower than the 21% U.S. statutory corporate income tax rate primarily due to the Company’s non-deductible expenses, tax credits, and changes in valuation allowance. See Note 7 “Income Taxes” within the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.