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ICON plc (ICLR) restates three years of quarterly results with $364M goodwill hit

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ICON plc is restating its unaudited quarterly financial statements for March, June and September in 2023, 2024 and 2025 after an investigation into revenue recognition and related estimates. The restatement adjusts clinical trial services revenue, unbilled revenue and accounts receivable, and updates tax and balance sheet items.

For the three months ended September 30, 2025, goodwill impairment increased to $364.2 million and an additional $101.0 million impairment of non-financial assets was recorded, turning previously reported net income of $2.4 million into a net loss of $284.2 million. The Data Solutions reporting unit accounts for the goodwill and intangible impairments.

Earlier quarters see more modest revenue and profit revisions, with some periods revised downward and others upward, but overall retained earnings and total assets are reduced across the restated periods. Management also details geographic and customer concentration trends, with Ireland-sourced revenue growing strongly while U.S. revenue declined in early 2025.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • Large non-cash impairments: A goodwill impairment of $364.2 million and $86.7 million of intangible asset impairments in Q3 2025 materially reduce reported earnings and equity for the Data Solutions reporting unit.
  • Broad accounting restatement: Three years of quarterly financials are restated for revenue recognition and related errors, lowering retained earnings and total assets and signaling weaknesses in prior financial reporting.

Insights

Wide-ranging restatement and large impairments materially weaken recent profitability.

ICON plc restated three years of quarterly results after identifying errors in clinical trial revenue recognition, cost estimates and manual adjustments. The most severe impact is in late 2025, where additional goodwill and asset impairments sharply reduce equity and earnings.

The company now records a $364.2M goodwill impairment and $86.7M intangible impairment in the Data Solutions unit for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. This turns previously reported profit into a net loss of $284.2M, and lowers retained earnings across affected periods.

While cash flows from operations, such as $802.0M for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, remain strong, investors may view the breadth of accounting corrections and the concentration of impairments in one reporting unit as a negative signal. Future filings will be important to understand any ongoing control remediation and performance of Data Solutions.

Goodwill impairment Q3 2025 $364.2M Non-cash charge in Data Solutions reporting unit for quarter ended September 30, 2025
Intangible asset impairment Q3 2025 $86.7M Impairment of Data Solutions intangible assets for quarter ended September 30, 2025
Restated revenue Q3 2025 $2.084B Revenue for three months ended September 30, 2025 after a $41.6M upward adjustment
Restated net loss Q3 2025 $284.2M Net loss for three months ended September 30, 2025, versus previously reported $2.4M income
AR reclassification March 31, 2024 $160.0M Overstatement of accounts receivable with corresponding understatement of unbilled revenue as of March 31, 2024
Operating cash flow 9M 2025 $802.0M Net cash provided by operating activities for nine months ended September 30, 2025 (as restated)
Share repurchases 9M 2025 $750.0M Repurchase of ordinary shares for nine months ended September 30, 2025 (250.0M per quarter)
Goodwill closing balance Sept 30, 2025 $8.73B Goodwill carrying amount at September 30, 2025 after impairment and FX effects
Restatement financial
"We refer to the foregoing restatements in this document as the “Restatement.”"
A restatement is a company’s formal correction of previously released financial reports when errors or omissions are discovered, similar to fixing a report card after finding mistakes in the scores. It matters to investors because it can change past performance figures, alter valuation or earnings trends, and signal weaknesses in accounting controls or management oversight, which may affect confidence and the stock’s perceived risk.
unbilled revenue financial
"An overstatement of $160.0 million...in accounts receivable...with a corresponding understatement of unbilled revenue as at March 31, 2024."
goodwill impairment financial
"a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $364.2 million was identified in respect of the Data Solutions Reporting Unit."
Goodwill impairment occurs when a company’s valued reputation or brand strength, known as goodwill, is found to be worth less than previously recorded on its financial statements. This usually happens when the company's performance declines or market conditions change, signaling that the expected benefits from acquisitions or brand value are no longer as strong. It matters to investors because it can indicate that a company's assets are less valuable than initially thought, potentially affecting its overall financial health.
contract assets financial
"Unbilled services / revenue balances arise...and are therefore contract assets rather than accounts receivable."
Contract assets are amounts a company has earned by doing work or delivering goods under a customer agreement but has not yet billed or collected because certain contract conditions remain. Think of it as completed work sitting in a company’s toolbox waiting for an invoice trigger. For investors, growing contract assets signal future cash and revenue potential but also raise questions about timing, cash collection risk and the real strength of reported sales.
material weaknesses financial
"the remediation of material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting and the implementation of the Company's corrective action plan;"
Material weaknesses are significant flaws in a company’s systems for ensuring its financial reports are accurate and reliable. Like a broken lock on a safe, they increase the chance that financial statements contain big errors or omissions, which can mislead investors about performance and risk; discovering one often raises questions about management oversight, may lead to restated results, and can affect investor confidence and a company’s valuation.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K/A

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


For the month of
May 2026


333-08704
(Commission file number)


ICON plc
(Translation of registrant's name into English)


South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, D18 X5R3, Ireland
(Address of principal executive offices)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F___X___
Form 40-F______



ICON plc
This report on Form 6-K/A is hereby incorporated by reference into the registration statements of ICON plc on Form S-8 (Registration Nos. 333-152802, 333-204153, 333-231527, 333-254891, 333-257578 and 333-282826) and on Form F-3 (Registration No. 333-278943), and this report on Form 6-K/A shall be deemed a part of each such registration statement from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished by ICON plc under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.



EXPLANATORY NOTE


Overview

As described in our Report on Form 6-K furnished on April 29, 2026, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”), after discussion with management of the Company, concluded on April 27, 2026, that the Company’s previously issued audited financial statements included in its Annual Reports on Form 20-F for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (the “Affected Audited Periods”) and the unaudited interim financial statements included in the Company’s Current Reports on Form 6-K for the quarterly periods ending on and falling between September 30, 2025 and March 31, 2023 (the “Affected Unaudited Periods” and together with the Affected Audited Periods, the “Restated Periods”) should no longer be relied upon. We refer to the the Company’s Current Reports on Form 6-K with respect to the Affected Unaudited Periods as the "Affected Form 6-K Reports."

We are filing this Amendment No. 1 on Form 6-K (this "Amendment" or "Form 6-K/A") to amend the Report on Form 6-K originally filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on October 23, 2025 to restate the Company's previously issued unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the Affected Unaudited Periods that were included in the Affected Form 6-K Reports. This Amendment also amends certain other information impacted by the Restatement (as defined below) that was included in the Affected Form 6-K Reports. All material restatement information for the Affected Unaudited Periods is included in this Amendment, and the Company does not intend to separately amend other reports it has previously filed with the SEC.

In this Form 6-K/A, we are including the following:

the restated unaudited condensed consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, June 30, and September 30, of each of 2023, 2024, and 2025; and
the restated unaudited condensed consolidated Statements of Operations and, Statements of Comprehensive Income for each of the three months and year to date periods ended March 31, June 30, and September 30, of each of 2023, 2024, and 2025; and
the restated unaudited condensed consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for each of the three months ended March 31, June 30, and September 30, of each of 2023, 2024, and 2025; and
the restated unaudited condensed consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the year to date periods ended March 31, June 30, and September 30, of each of 2023, 2024, and 2025.

We refer to the foregoing restatements in this document as the “Restatement.”

Restatement Background

As previously disclosed, in October 2025, the Audit Committee initiated an investigation into certain accounting practices and controls, following concerns reported to the Audit Committee through Company management. The Audit Committee promptly engaged outside legal counsel, who were supported by forensic and technical accounting firms, to conduct the investigation (the “Investigation”) and notified the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The Company has also self-reported the matter to the SEC and other relevant agencies. The Investigation primarily focused on revenue recognition practices, and, in connection with the Investigation, the Company has determined that improper adjustments were made to the clinical trial services revenue of the Company from the third quarter of 2023 to the fourth quarter of 2024. The Company also identified errors in determining the estimated cost to complete, the assessment of realizable value, and certain manual adjustments in respect of clinical trial services revenue contracts during 2023, 2024 and 2025. The Audit Committee concluded that the Company’s previously issued consolidated financial statements for the Restated Periods should no longer be relied upon and that such financial statements required restatement.

The Company has restated the audited financial statements for the Affected Audited Periods in the Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 (our "Form 20-F") and is filing this Amendment to restate the unaudited interim financial statements for the Affected Unaudited Periods.

Restatement of Financial Statements for the Affected Unaudited Periods

In addition to the errors outlined in our Form 20-F, the following errors were identified that impacted the Affected Unaudited Periods.

In preparing the Company's goodwill impairment assessment as at December 31, 2025, the Company identified additional goodwill impairment and concluded that it should have been recorded as at September 30, 2025 and has included this within the restated September 30, 2025 unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Errors were identified between unbilled revenue and accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses as at March 31, and June 30, 2024. An overstatement of $160.0 million and $1.0 million were identified in accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses with a corresponding understatement of unbilled revenue as at March 31, and June 30, 2024 respectively.
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Effect of Restatement

The effect of this restatement on the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the Affected Unaudited Periods is as follows (only impacted lines are presented):

March 31, 2025June 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedThree Months Ended
As ReportedAdjustmentsAs RestatedAs ReportedAdjustmentsAs RestatedAs ReportedAdjustmentsAs Restated
(in thousands)
Revenue$2,001,332 $13,988 $2,015,320 $2,017,357 $21,731 $2,039,088 $2,042,812 $41,603 $2,084,415 
Direct costs1,442,679 6,579 1,449,258 1,455,758 — 1,455,758 1,488,364 50,587 1,538,951 
Depreciation and amortization95,958 — 95,958 97,718 — 97,718 98,495 535 99,030 
Goodwill impairment— — — — — — 165,300 198,948 364,248 
Impairment of non-financial assets— — — — — — — 101,027 101,027 
Total costs and expenses1,781,771 6,579 1,788,350 1,808,149 — 1,808,149 1,956,228 351,097 2,307,325 
Income / (loss) from operations219,561 7,409 226,970 209,208 21,731 230,939 86,584 (309,494)(222,910)
Income tax (expense) / benefit(19,603)(748)(20,351)21,861 (1,187)20,674 (35,747)22,956 (12,791)
Net income / (loss)$154,151 $6,661 $160,812 $182,972 $20,544 $203,516 $2,355 $(286,538)$(284,183)




March 31, 2024June 30, 2024September 30, 2024
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedThree Months Ended
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
Revenue$2,090,386 $(47,132)$2,043,254 $2,120,159 $(78,233)$2,041,926 $2,030,030 $11,913 $2,041,943 
Direct costs1,471,367 (4,083)1,467,284 1,493,600 (5,344)1,488,256 1,438,616 (5,222)1,433,394 
Total costs and expenses1,804,889 (4,083)1,800,806 1,890,302 (5,344)1,884,958 1,744,596 (5,222)1,739,374 
Income from operations285,497 (43,049)242,448 229,857 (72,889)156,968 285,434 17,135 302,569 
Income tax expense(28,324)3,948 (24,376)(23,344)8,755 (14,589)(37,437)(995)(38,432)
Net income$187,438 $(39,101)$148,337 $146,910 $(64,134)$82,776 $197,128 $16,140 $213,268 

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March 31, 2023June 30, 2023September 30, 2023
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedThree Months Ended
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
Revenue$1,978,578 $(12,770)$1,965,808 $2,020,251 $(12,050)$2,008,201 $2,055,099 $(14,785)$2,040,314 
Direct costs1,395,546 (3,624)1,391,922 1,429,540 (3,134)1,426,406 1,449,136 (3,394)1,445,742 
Total costs and expenses1,761,789 (3,624)1,758,165 1,810,767 (3,134)1,807,633 1,790,788 (3,394)1,787,394 
Income from operations216,789 (9,146)207,643 209,484 (8,916)200,568 264,311 (11,391)252,920 
Income tax expense(14,273)1,369 (12,904)(9,629)1,363 (8,266)(18,011)1,627 (16,384)
Net income$116,654 $(7,777)$108,877 $115,598 $(7,553)$108,045 $163,665 $(9,764)$153,901 
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GENERAL

As used herein, “ICON plc”, “ICON”, "ICON Group", the “Company” and “we”, "our" or “us” refer to ICON public limited company and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise.

Unless otherwise indicated, ICON plc’s financial statements and other financial data contained in this Form 6-K/A are presented in United States dollars (“$”) and are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”).

In this Form 6-K/A, references to “U.S. dollars”, “U.S.$” or “$” are to the lawful currency of the United States, references to “euro” or “€” are to the European single currency adopted by certain members of the European Union, references to “pound sterling”, “sterling”, “£”, “pence” or “p” are to the lawful currency of the United Kingdom. ICON publishes its consolidated financial statements in U.S. dollars.


Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-looking Statements

Statements included herein which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the following: the remediation of material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting and the implementation of the Company's corrective action plan; the Company's expectations regarding business momentum, market opportunity, demand trends, growth, and commercial performance; and the Company's expectations with respect to its long-term value creation and competitive positioning. You can identify many forward-looking statements by words such as “aims,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “continues,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “focused,” “guidance,” “intends,” “look,” “may,” “opportunities,” “plans,” “positions,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” “would” and other similar expressions and the negatives of such expressions. However, not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements are based on management's current expectations and information currently available, including current economic and industry conditions. The forward looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time. In the event such risks or uncertainties materialize, our results could be materially adversely affected. The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, dependence on the pharmaceutical industry and certain clients, the need to regularly win projects and then to execute them efficiently and correctly, the challenges presented by rapid growth, competition and the continuing consolidation of the industry, the impact of market conditions on demand for the Company's services, risks related to the Company's ability to execute on its commercial strategy and maintain relationships with large pharmaceutical customers, risks relating to the Company's strategic partnerships, the dependence on certain key executives, changes in the regulatory environment, exchange rate fluctuations, inflation and rising labor costs, the effect of material weaknesses on our internal control over financial reporting, and the risk that material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting are not remediated on the timeline expected or at all. Please also refer to the section entitled "Risk Factors" of our Form 20-F filed on May 27, 2026 for a discussion of some of the principal risks that could adversely affect our business, operations and financial results. The Company’s forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report or as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements.


Restatement of Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Restatement of Previously Issued Quarterly Financial Statements

The Company is presenting herein restated unaudited condensed consolidated financial information for the fiscal quarters and year-to-date periods ended March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2025; March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2024; and March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2023.


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The table below sets forth the unaudited condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, including the balances originally reported in the Company’s unaudited condensed Consolidated financial statements, the effects of the adjustments made and the restated balances for each of the three months and year to date periods ended March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2025.
ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
March 31, 2025June 30, 2025
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Revenue$2,001,332 $13,988 $2,015,320 $2,017,357 $21,731 $2,039,088 $4,018,689 $35,719 $4,054,408 
Costs and expenses: 
Direct costs1,442,679 6,579 1,449,258 1,455,758  1,455,758 2,898,437 6,579 2,905,016 
Selling, general and administrative198,384  198,384 205,006  205,006 403,390  403,390 
Depreciation and amortization95,958  95,958 97,718  97,718 193,676  193,676 
Transaction and integration related5,404  5,404 6,717  6,717 12,121  12,121 
Restructuring39,346  39,346 42,950  42,950 82,296  82,296 
Total costs and expenses1,781,771 6,579 1,788,350 1,808,149  1,808,149 3,589,920 6,579 3,596,499 
Income from operations219,561 7,409 226,970 209,208 21,731 230,939 428,769 29,140 457,909 
Interest income1,802  1,802 2,054  2,054 3,856  3,856 
Interest expense(47,609) (47,609)(50,151) (50,151)(97,760) (97,760)
Income before income tax (expense) / benefit173,754 7,409 181,163 161,111 21,731 182,842 334,865 29,140 364,005 
Income tax (expense) / benefit(19,603)(748)(20,351)21,861 (1,187)20,674 2,258 (1,935)323 
Net income$154,151 $6,661 $160,812 $182,972 $20,544 $203,516 $337,123 $27,205 $364,328 
 
Net income per ordinary share:
Basic$1.91 $2.00 $2.31 $2.57 $4.22 $4.56 
Diluted$1.90 $1.99 $2.30 $2.56 $4.20 $4.54 
 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding:
Basic80,552,734 80,552,734 79,245,448 79,245,448 79,899,091 79,899,091 
Diluted80,924,355 80,924,355 79,547,444 79,547,444 80,235,900 80,235,900 





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ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
September 30, 2025
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustmentsAs Restated
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Revenue$2,042,812 $41,603 $2,084,415 $6,061,501 $77,322 $6,138,823 
Costs and expenses: 
Direct costs1,488,364 50,587 1,538,951 4,386,801 57,166 4,443,967 
Selling, general and administrative197,049  197,049 600,439  600,439 
Depreciation and amortization98,495 535 99,030 292,171 535 292,706 
Transaction and integration related7,020  7,020 19,141  19,141 
Restructuring   82,296  82,296 
Goodwill impairment165,300 198,948 364,248 165,300 198,948 364,248 
Impairment of non-financial assets 101,027 101,027  101,027 101,027 
Total costs and expenses1,956,228 351,097 2,307,325 5,546,148 357,676 5,903,824 
(Loss) / income from operations86,584 (309,494)(222,910)515,353 (280,354)234,999 
Interest income1,761  1,761 5,617  5,617 
Interest expense(50,243) (50,243)(148,003) (148,003)
(Loss) / income before income tax expense 38,102 (309,494)(271,392)372,967 (280,354)92,613 
Income tax expense(35,747)22,956 (12,791)(33,489)21,021 (12,468)
Net (loss) / income $2,355 $(286,538)$(284,183)$339,478 $(259,333)$80,145 
Net (loss) / income per ordinary share:
Basic$0.03 $(3.67)$4.29 $1.01 
Diluted$0.03 $(3.67)$4.27 $1.01 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding:
Basic77,373,534 77,373,534 79,057,239 79,057,239 
Diluted78,082,459 77,373,534 79,518,086 79,518,086 








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The table below sets forth the unaudited condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, including the balances originally reported in the Company’s unaudited condensed Consolidated financial statements, the effects of the adjustments made and the restated balances for each of the three months and year to date periods ended March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2025.
ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
March 31, 2025June 30, 2025
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
Net income$154,151 $6,661 $160,812 $182,972 $20,544 $203,516 $337,123 $27,205 $364,328 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Currency translation adjustment59,158  59,158 104,428  104,428 163,586  163,586 
Movement on cash flow hedge(2,420) (2,420)   (2,420) (2,420)
Total comprehensive income$210,889 $6,661 $217,550 $287,400 $20,544 $307,944 $498,289 $27,205 $525,494 

ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
September 30, 2025
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
Net (loss) / income $2,355 $(286,538)$(284,183)$339,478 $(259,333)$80,145 
Other comprehensive (loss) / income, net of tax:
Currency translation adjustment(18,181) (18,181)145,405  145,405 
Movement on cash flow hedge   (2,420) (2,420)
Total comprehensive (loss) / income$(15,826)$(286,538)$(302,364)$482,463 $(259,333)$223,130 





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The table below sets forth unaudited condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, including the balances originally reported in the Company’s unaudited condensed Consolidated financial statements, the effects of the adjustments made and the restated balances as at March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2025.

ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
March 31, 2025June 30, 2025September 30, 2025
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$526,698 $ $526,698 $390,396 $ $390,396 $468,888 $ $468,888 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses1,387,462  1,387,462 1,367,255  1,367,255 1,387,690  1,387,690 
Unbilled revenue1,197,080 (95,569)1,101,511 1,244,560 (71,539)1,173,021 1,258,706 (62,959)1,195,747 
Other receivables87,490  87,490 80,637  80,637 91,018  91,018 
Prepayments and other current assets153,340  153,340 143,263  143,263 140,713 (1,925)138,788 
Income taxes receivable63,969  63,969 83,292  83,292 61,626  61,626 
Total current assets$3,416,039 $(95,569)$3,320,470 $3,309,403 $(71,539)$3,237,864 $3,408,641 $(64,884)$3,343,757 
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net378,253  378,253 377,979  377,979 390,837 (12,898)377,939 
Goodwill9,065,335  9,065,335 9,092,410  9,092,410 8,927,323 (198,948)8,728,375 
Intangible assets, net3,501,307  3,501,307 3,443,096  3,443,096 3,384,322 (86,739)3,297,583 
Operating right-of-use assets147,377  147,377 140,352  140,352 134,341  134,341 
Other receivables75,122  75,122 85,032  85,032 89,932  89,932 
Income taxes receivable 11,395 11,395  11,395 11,395  11,395 11,395 
Deferred tax asset77,404 2,456 79,860 86,275 2,456 88,731 100,810 2,456 103,266 
Investments in equity62,160  62,160 67,743  67,743 71,284  71,284 
Total Assets$16,722,997 $(81,718)$16,641,279 $16,602,290 $(57,688)$16,544,602 $16,507,490 $(349,618)$16,157,872 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable118,168  118,168 94,503  94,503 113,288  113,288 
Unearned revenue1,497,166 (1,319)1,495,847 1,514,442 980 1,515,422 1,528,343 18,544 1,546,887 
Other liabilities994,308 (7,248)987,060 898,909 (7,248)891,661 998,472 (7,248)991,224 
Income taxes payable49,888 748 50,636 19,347 1,935 21,282 49,350 1,448 50,798 
Current bank credit lines, loan facilities and notes29,762  29,762 29,762  29,762 529,762  529,762 
Total current liabilities$2,689,292 $(7,819)$2,681,473 $2,556,963 $(4,333)$2,552,630 $3,219,215 $12,744 $3,231,959 



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ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
March 31, 2025June 30, 2025September 30, 2025
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
Non-current liabilities:
Non-current bank credit lines, loan facilities and notes, net3,390,438  3,390,438 3,384,488  3,384,488 2,878,547  2,878,547 
Lease liabilities138,354  138,354 132,713  132,713 125,110  125,110 
Non-current other liabilities85,713 (752)84,961 97,057 (752)96,305 99,490 (752)98,738 
Non-current income taxes payable129,529 1,710 131,239 100,916 1,710 102,626 105,832 1,710 107,542 
Deferred tax liability788,816 127 788,943 775,066 127 775,193 744,450 (22,342)722,108 
Commitments and contingencies         
Total Liabilities$7,222,142 $(6,734)$7,215,408 $7,047,203 $(3,248)$7,043,955 $7,172,644 $(8,640)$7,164,004 
Shareholders' Equity:
Ordinary shares par value 6 euro cents per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized
79,464,252 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 (June 30, 2025: 77,772,130 and September 30, 2025: 76,359,932)
6,505  6,505 6,390  6,390 6,290  6,290 
Additional paid-in capital7,037,344  7,037,344 7,054,324  7,054,324 7,100,059  7,100,059 
Other undenominated capital1,389  1,389 1,506  1,506 1,606  1,606 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(173,191) (173,191)(68,763) (68,763)(86,944) (86,944)
Retained earnings2,628,808 (74,984)2,553,824 2,561,630 (54,440)2,507,190 2,313,835 (340,978)1,972,857 
Total Shareholders' Equity$9,500,855 $(74,984)$9,425,871 $9,555,087 $(54,440)$9,500,647 $9,334,846 $(340,978)$8,993,868 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$16,722,997 $(81,718)$16,641,279 $16,602,290 $(57,688)$16,544,602 $16,507,490 $(349,618)$16,157,872 


















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The following table presents summarized restated unaudited condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for three months ended March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2025.
ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
Number of Ordinary SharesOrdinary SharesAdditional Paid-in CapitalOther Undenominated CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained Earnings
(As Restated)
Total
( in thousands, except share data)
Balance at December 31, 2024 (as restated)80,756,860 $6,586 $7,020,231 $1,304 $(229,929)$2,643,162 $9,441,354 
Comprehensive income (net of tax):
Net income (as restated)— — — — — 160,812 160,812 
Currency translation adjustment— — — — 59,158 — 59,158 
Movement on cash flow hedge— — — — (2,420)— (2,420)
Total Comprehensive Income (as restated)217,550 
Exercise of share options40,883 3 4,759 — — — 4,762 
Issue of restricted share units / performance share units27,046 1 — — — — 1 
Share based compensation expense— — 12,359 — — — 12,359 
Share issuance costs— — (5)— — — (5)
Repurchase of ordinary shares(1,360,537)(85)— 85 — (250,000)(250,000)
Share repurchase costs— — — — — (150)(150)
Balance at March 31, 2025 (as restated)79,464,252 $6,505 $7,037,344 $1,389 $(173,191)$2,553,824 $9,425,871 
Comprehensive income (net of tax):
Net income (as restated)— — — — — 203,516 203,516 
Currency translation adjustment— — — — 104,428 — 104,428 
Total Comprehensive Income (as restated)307,944 
Exercise of share options17,901 1 1,733 — — — 1,734 
Issue of restricted share units / performance share units7,158 1 — — — — 1 
Share based compensation expense— — 15,251 — — — 15,251 
Share issuance costs— — (4)— — — (4)
Repurchase of ordinary shares(1,717,181)(117)— 117 — (250,000)(250,000)
Share repurchase costs— — — — — (150)(150)
Balance at June 30, 2025 (as restated)77,772,130 $6,390 $7,054,324 $1,506 $(68,763)$2,507,190 $9,500,647 
Comprehensive loss (net of tax):
Net loss (as restated)— — — — — (284,183)(284,183)
Currency translation adjustment— — — — (18,181)— (18,181)
Total Comprehensive Loss (as restated)(302,364)
Exercise of share options7,110 — 821 — — — 821 
Issue of restricted share units / performance share units7,304 — — — — —  
Share based compensation expense— — 44,919 — — — 44,919 
Share issuance costs— — (5)— — — (5)
Repurchase of ordinary shares(1,426,612)(100)— 100 — (250,000)(250,000)
Share repurchase costs— — — — — (150)(150)
Balance at September 30, 2025 (as restated)76,359,932 $6,290 $7,100,059 $1,606 $(86,944)$1,972,857 $8,993,868 


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The following table presents summarized restated unaudited condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, including the balances originally reported in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for each of the year to date periods ended March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2025.

ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31, 2025June 30, 2025September 30, 2025
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
Net income$154,151 $6,661 $160,812 $337,123 $27,205 $364,328 $339,478 $(259,333)$80,145 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization95,958  95,958 193,676  193,676 292,171 535 292,706 
Goodwill impairment      165,300 198,948 364,248 
Impairment of non-financial assets       101,027 101,027 
Impairment of operating right-of-use assets and related property, plant and equipment   5,573  5,573 5,573  5,573 
Reduction in carrying value of operating right-of-use assets9,384  9,384 18,977  18,977 29,473  29,473 
Amortization of financing costs and debt discount1,480  1,480 2,971  2,971 4,470  4,470 
Stock compensation expense12,359  12,359 27,610  27,610 72,529  72,529 
Deferred tax benefit(25,014) (25,014)(46,095) (46,095)(91,788)(22,469)(114,257)
Unrealized foreign exchange movements18,081  18,081 34,777  34,777 24,661  24,661 
Other non-cash items8,240  8,240 15,266  15,266 20,561  20,561 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable9,706 (9,225)481 24,374 (9,225)15,149 1,013 (9,225)(8,212)
Unbilled revenue84,155 (150,531)(66,376)36,040 (174,561)(138,521)25,979 (183,141)(157,162)
Unearned revenue(122,305)145,768 23,463 (122,306)148,067 25,761 (101,089)165,631 64,542 
Other net assets22,045 7,327 29,372 (113,545)8,514 (105,031)13,712 8,027 21,739 
Net cash provided by operating activities268,240  268,240 414,441  414,441 802,043  802,043 
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(28,907) (28,907)(61,185) (61,185)(114,885) (114,885)
Purchase of subsidiary undertakings (net of cash acquired)(2,537) (2,537)(2,537) (2,537)(2,537) (2,537)
Proceeds from investments in equity103  103 561  561 2,114  2,114 
Purchase of investments in equity(5,941) (5,941)(12,330) (12,330)(16,286) (16,286)
Net cash used in investing activities(37,282) (37,282)(75,491) (75,491)(131,594) (131,594)

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ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31, 2025June 30, 2025September 30, 2025
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Drawdown of credit lines and loan facilities50,000  50,000 50,000  50,000 50,000  50,000 
Repayment of credit lines and loan facilities(57,440) (57,440)(64,881) (64,881)(72,321) (72,321)
Proceeds from exercise of equity compensation4,763  4,763 6,498  6,498 7,319  7,319 
Share issue costs(5) (5)(9) (9)(14) (14)
Repurchase of ordinary shares(250,000) (250,000)(500,000) (500,000)(750,000) (750,000)
Share repurchase costs(150) (150)(300) (300)(450) (450)
Net cash used in financing activities(252,832) (252,832)(508,692) (508,692)(765,466) (765,466)
— — — 
Effect of exchange rate movements on cash9,787  9,787 21,353  21,353 25,120  25,120 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(12,087) (12,087)(148,389) (148,389)(69,897) (69,897)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year538,785  538,785 538,785  538,785 538,785  538,785 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$526,698 $ $526,698 $390,396 $ $390,396 $468,888 $ $468,888 

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The table below sets forth the unaudited condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, including the balances originally reported in the Company’s unaudited condensed Consolidated financial statements, the effects of the adjustments made and the restated balances for each of the three months and year to date periods ended March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2024.

ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
March 31, 2024June 30, 2024
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Revenue$2,090,386 $(47,132)$2,043,254 $2,120,159 $(78,233)$2,041,926 $4,210,545 $(125,365)$4,085,180 
Costs and expenses:
Direct costs1,471,367 (4,083)1,467,284 1,493,600 (5,344)1,488,256 2,964,967 (9,427)2,955,540 
Selling, general and administrative177,350  177,350 194,458  194,458 371,808  371,808 
Depreciation and amortization149,181  149,181 149,635  149,635 298,816  298,816 
Transaction and integration related6,991  6,991 6,820  6,820 13,811  13,811 
Restructuring   45,789  45,789 45,789  45,789 
Total costs and expenses1,804,889 (4,083)1,800,806 1,890,302 (5,344)1,884,958 3,695,191 (9,427)3,685,764 
Income from operations285,497 (43,049)242,448 229,857 (72,889)156,968 515,354 (115,938)399,416 
Interest income1,930  1,930 1,237  1,237 3,167  3,167 
Interest expense(71,665) (71,665)(60,840) (60,840)(132,505) (132,505)
Income before income tax expense215,762 (43,049)172,713 170,254 (72,889)97,365 386,016 (115,938)270,078 
Income tax expense(28,324)3,948 (24,376)(23,344)8,755 (14,589)(51,668)12,703 (38,965)
Net income$187,438 $(39,101)$148,337 $146,910 $(64,134)$82,776 $334,348 $(103,235)$231,113 
Net income per ordinary share:
Basic$2.27 $1.80 $1.78 $1.00 $4.04 $2.80 
Diluted$2.25 $1.78 $1.76 $0.99 $4.02 $2.78 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding:
Basic82,579,203 82,579,203 82,738,765 82,738,765 82,658,984 82,658,984 
Diluted83,249,303 83,249,303 83,360,841 83,360,841 83,260,144 83,260,144 








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ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
September 30, 2024
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Revenue$2,030,030 $11,913 $2,041,943 $6,240,575 $(113,452)$6,127,123 
Costs and expenses:
Direct costs1,438,616 (5,222)1,433,394 4,403,583 (14,649)4,388,934 
Selling, general and administrative205,095  205,095 576,903  576,903 
Depreciation and amortization93,029  93,029 391,845  391,845 
Transaction and integration related7,856  7,856 21,667  21,667 
Restructuring   45,789  45,789 
Total costs and expenses1,744,596 (5,222)1,739,374 5,439,787 (14,649)5,425,138 
Income from operations285,434 17,135 302,569 800,788 (98,803)701,985 
Interest income2,434  2,434 5,601  5,601 
Interest expense(53,303) (53,303)(185,808) (185,808)
Income before income tax expense 234,565 17,135 251,700 620,581 (98,803)521,778 
Income tax expense(37,437)(995)(38,432)(89,105)11,708 (77,397)
Net income$197,128 $16,140 $213,268 $531,476 $(87,095)$444,381 
Net income per ordinary share:
Basic$2.38 $2.57 $6.43 $5.37 
Diluted$2.36 $2.56 $6.38 $5.33 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding:
Basic82,831,300 82,831,300 82,716,842 82,716,842 
Diluted83,445,827 83,445,827 83,305,441 83,305,441 











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The table below sets forth the unaudited condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, including the balances originally reported in the Company’s unaudited condensed Consolidated financial statements, the effects of the adjustments made and the restated balances for each of the three months and year to date periods ended March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2024.

ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
March 31, 2024June 30, 2024
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
Net income$187,438 $(39,101)$148,337 $146,910 $(64,134)$82,776 $334,348 $(103,235)$231,113 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Currency translation adjustment(32,040) (32,040)(8,985) (8,985)(41,025) (41,025)
Movement on cash flow hedge9,084  9,084 (4,112) (4,112)4,972  4,972 
Total comprehensive income$164,482 $(39,101)$125,381 $133,813 $(64,134)$69,679 $298,295 $(103,235)$195,060 



ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
September 30, 2024
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
Net income$197,128 $16,140 $213,268 $531,476 $(87,095)$444,381 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Currency translation adjustment69,695  69,695 28,670  28,670 
Movement on cash flow hedge(198) (198)4,774  4,774 
Total comprehensive income$266,625 $16,140 $282,765 $564,920 $(87,095)$477,825 














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The table below sets forth the unaudited condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, including the balances originally reported in the Company’s unaudited condensed Consolidated financial statements, the effects of the adjustments made and the restated balances as at March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2024.

ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
March 31, 2024June 30, 2024September 30, 2024
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$396,082 $ $396,082 $506,553 $ $506,553 $695,507 $ $695,507 
Available for sale investments1,955  1,955       
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses1,862,468 (159,949)1,702,519 1,569,642 (990)1,568,652 1,396,080  1,396,080 
Unbilled revenue993,141 (43,574)949,567 1,230,948 (209,429)1,021,519 1,361,198 (242,338)1,118,860 
Other receivables76,638  76,638 78,113  78,113 82,760  82,760 
Prepayments and other current assets149,127  149,127 139,244  139,244 140,536  140,536 
Income taxes receivable75,544  75,544 79,216  79,216 102,931  102,931 
Total current assets$3,554,955 $(203,523)$3,351,432 $3,603,716 $(210,419)$3,393,297 $3,779,012 $(242,338)$3,536,674 
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net353,302  353,302 353,844  353,844 365,726  365,726 
Goodwill9,018,301  $9,018,301 9,016,549  9,016,549 9,085,447  9,085,447 
Intangible assets, net3,748,939  3,748,939 3,632,354  3,632,354 3,605,814  3,605,814 
Operating right-of-use assets159,620  159,620 149,782  149,782 156,955  156,955 
Other receivables87,193  87,193 87,609  87,609 88,445  88,445 
Income taxes receivable 4,155 4,155  14,994 14,994  13,682 13,682 
Deferred tax asset74,777 (1,431)73,346 74,787 (2,463)72,324 75,993 (2,306)73,687 
Investments in equity51,164  51,164 50,220  50,220 53,720  53,720 
Total Assets$17,048,251,000.00 $(200,799)$16,847,452,000.00 $16,968,861,000.00 $(197,888)$16,770,973,000.00 $17,211,112,000.00 $(230,962)$16,980,150,000 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$113,579 $ $113,579 $83,037 $ $83,037 $106,172 $ $106,172 
Unearned revenue1,709,938 (124,244)1,585,694 1,602,526 (58,251)1,544,275 1,585,257 (107,305)1,477,952 
Other liabilities1,000,760 (7,248)993,512 999,071 (7,248)991,823 1,045,134 (7,248)1,037,886 
Income taxes payable41,905  41,905 27,935  27,935 52,585  52,585 
Current bank credit lines, loan facilities and notes79,762  79,762 29,762  29,762 29,762  29,762 
Total current liabilities$2,945,944 $(131,492)$2,814,452 $2,742,331 $(65,499)$2,676,832 $2,818,910 $(114,553)$2,704,357 



ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
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March 31, 2024June 30, 2024September 30, 2024
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
Non-current liabilities:
Non-current bank credit lines, loan facilities and notes, net3,419,734  3,419,734 3,408,157  3,408,157 3,402,368  3,402,368 
Lease liabilities145,542  145,542 145,464  145,464 145,714  145,714 
Non-current other liabilities45,988 (752)45,236 48,372 (752)47,620 50,157 (752)49,405 
Non-current income taxes payable188,876 871 189,747 195,778 2,313 198,091 201,135 2,093 203,228 
Deferred tax liability869,520 (1,028)868,492 843,633 (1,418)842,215 818,329 (1,358)816,971 
Commitments and contingencies         
Total Liabilities$7,615,604 $(132,401)$7,483,203 $7,383,735 $(65,356)$7,318,379 $7,436,613 $(114,570)$7,322,043 
Shareholders' Equity:
Ordinary shares par value 6 euro cents per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized
82,683,805 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2024 (June 30, 2024: 82,816,600 and September 30, 2024: 82,559,366)
6,711  6,711 6,720  6,720 6,703  6,703 
Additional paid-in capital6,970,079  6,970,079 6,988,736  6,988,736 7,011,547  7,011,547 
Other undenominated capital1,162  1,162 1,162  1,162 1,184  1,184 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(166,462) (166,462)(179,559) (179,559)(110,062) (110,062)
Retained earnings2,621,157 (68,398)2,552,759 2,768,067 (132,532)2,635,535 2,865,127 (116,392)2,748,735 
Total Shareholders' Equity$9,432,647 $(68,398)$9,364,249 $9,585,126 $(132,532)$9,452,594 $9,774,499 $(116,392)$9,658,107 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$17,048,251,000 $(200,799)$16,847,452,000 $16,968,861,000 $(197,888)$16,770,973,000 $17,211,112,000 $(230,962)$16,980,150 



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The following table presents summarized restated unaudited condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for three months ended March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2024.
ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
Number of Ordinary SharesOrdinary SharesAdditional Paid-in CapitalOther Undenominated CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained Earnings
(As Restated)
Total
( in thousands, except share data)
Balance at December 31, 2023 (as restated)82,495,086 $6,699 $6,942,669 $1,162 $(143,506)$2,404,422 $9,211,446 
Comprehensive income, (net of tax):
Net income (as restated)— — — — — 148,337 148,337 
Currency translation adjustment— — — — (32,040)— (32,040)
Movement on cash flow hedge— — — — 9,084 — 9,084 
Total Comprehensive Income (as restated)125,381 
Exercise of share options156,527 10 16,293 — — — 16,303 
Issue of restricted share units / performance share units32,192 2 — — — — 2 
Share based compensation expense— — 11,121 — — — 11,121 
Share issuance costs— — (4)— — — (4)
Balance at March 31, 2024 (as restated)82,683,805 $6,711 $6,970,079 $1,162 $(166,462)$2,552,759 $9,364,249 
Comprehensive income, (net of tax):
Net income (as restated)— — — — — 82,776 82,776 
Currency translation adjustment— — — — (8,985)— (8,985)
Movement on cash flow hedge— — — — (4,112)— (4,112)
Total Comprehensive Income (as restated)69,679 
Exercise of share options45,127 3 5,331 — — — 5,334 
Issue of restricted share units / performance share units87,668 6 — — — — 6 
Share based compensation expense— — 13,336 — — — 13,336 
Share issuance costs— — (10)— — — (10)
Balance at June 30, 2024 (as restated)82,816,600 $6,720 $6,988,736 $1,162 $(179,559)$2,635,535 $9,452,594 
Comprehensive income, (net of tax):
Net income (as restated)— — — — — 213,268 213,268 
Currency translation adjustment— — — — 69,695 — 69,695 
Movement on cash flow hedge— — — — (198)— (198)
Total Comprehensive Income (as restated)282,765 
Exercise of share options74,151 5 10,729 — — — 10,734 
Issue of restricted share units / performance share units5,685 — — — — —  
Share based compensation expense— — 12,085 — — — 12,085 
Share issuance costs— — (3)— — — (3)
Repurchase of ordinary shares(337,070)(22)— 22 — (100,000)(100,000)
Share repurchase costs— — — — — (68)(68)
Balance at September 30, 2024 (as restated)82,559,366 $6,703 $7,011,547 $1,184 $(110,062)$2,748,735 $9,658,107 




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The following table presents summarized restated unaudited condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, including the balances originally reported in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for each of the year to date periods ended March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2024.

ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31, 2024June 30, 2024September 30, 2024
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
Net income$187,438 $(39,101)$148,337 $334,348 $(103,235)$231,113 $531,476 $(87,095)$444,381 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization149,181  149,181 298,816  298,816 391,845  391,845 
Impairment of operating right-of-use assets and related property, plant and equipment   12,559  12,559 12,559  12,559 
Reduction in carrying value of operating right-of-use assets11,472  11,472 19,367  19,367 29,820  29,820 
Amortization of financing costs and debt discount3,907  3,907 20,604  20,604 22,066  22,066 
Stock compensation expense13,181  13,181 28,145  28,145 41,183  41,183 
Deferred tax benefit(35,145)388 (34,757)(61,239)1,030 (60,209)(86,579)933 (85,646)
Unrealized foreign exchange movements(1,027) (1,027)13,761  13,761 34,018  34,018 
Other non-cash items4,629  4,629 12,463  12,463 26,828  26,828 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(80,431)134,031 53,600 198,749 (24,928)173,821 352,795 (25,918)326,877 
Unbilled revenue(42,546)(54,781)(97,327)(287,183)111,074 (176,109)(423,533)143,983 (279,550)
Unearned revenue56,485 (36,201)20,284 (52,081)29,792 (22,289)(72,930)(19,262)(92,192)
Other net assets59,932 (4,336)55,596 7,356 (13,733)(6,377)88,790 (12,641)76,149 
Net cash provided by operating activities327,076  327,076 545,665  545,665 948,338  948,338 
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(27,152) (27,152)(63,440) (63,440)(106,772) (106,772)
Purchase of subsidiary undertakings (net of cash acquired)(7,831) (7,831)(7,831) (7,831)(85,629) (85,629)
Movement of available for sale investments(1) (1)1,954  1,954 1,954  1,954 
Proceeds from investments in equity   1,373  1,373 2,671  2,671 
Purchase of investments in equity(4,381) (4,381)(5,621) (5,621)(10,131) (10,131)
Net cash used in investing activities(39,365) (39,365)(73,565) (73,565)(197,907) (197,907)


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ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31, 2024June 30, 2024September 30, 2024
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Debt issue costs   (11,679) (11,679)(12,678) (12,678)
Drawdown of credit lines and loan facilities50,000  50,000 2,192,480  2,192,480 2,242,480  2,242,480 
Repayment of credit lines and loan facilities(330,000) (330,000)(2,537,882) (2,537,882)(2,595,323) (2,595,323)
Proceeds from exercise of equity compensation16,305  16,305 21,645  21,645 32,379  32,379 
Share issue costs(4) (4)(14) (14)(17) (17)
Repurchase of ordinary shares      (100,000) (100,000)
Share repurchase costs      (68) (68)
Net cash used in financing activities(263,699) (263,699)(335,450) (335,450)(433,227) (433,227)
Effect of exchange rate movements on cash(6,032) (6,032)(8,199) (8,199)201  201 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents17,980  17,980 128,451  128,451 317,405  317,405 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year378,102  378,102 378,102  378,102 378,102  378,102 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$396,082 $ $396,082 $506,553 $ $506,553 $695,507 $ $695,507 















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The table below sets forth the unaudited condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, including the balances originally reported in the Company’s unaudited condensed Consolidated financial statements, the effects of the adjustments made and the restated balances for each of the three months and year to date periods ended March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2023.
ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
March 31, 2023June 30, 2023
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Revenue$1,978,578 $(12,770)$1,965,808 $2,020,251 $(12,050)$2,008,201 $3,998,829 $(24,820)$3,974,009 
Costs and expenses:  
Direct costs1,395,546 (3,624)1,391,922 1,429,540 (3,134)1,426,406 2,825,086 (6,758)2,818,328 
Selling, general and administrative200,006  200,006 187,806  187,806 387,812  387,812 
Depreciation and amortization145,126  145,126 145,059  145,059 290,185  290,185 
Transaction and integration related11,382  11,382 12,701  12,701 24,083  24,083 
Restructuring9,729  9,729 35,661  35,661 45,390  45,390 
Total costs and expenses1,761,789 (3,624)1,758,165 1,810,767 (3,134)1,807,633 3,572,556 (6,758)3,565,798 
Income from operations216,789 (9,146)207,643 209,484 (8,916)200,568 426,273 (18,062)408,211 
Interest income1,072  1,072 949  949 2,021  2,021 
Interest expense(86,551) (86,551)(85,206) (85,206)(171,757) (171,757)
Income before income tax expense131,310 (9,146)122,164 125,227 (8,916)116,311 256,537 (18,062)238,475 
Income tax expense(14,273)1,369 (12,904)(9,629)1,363 (8,266)(23,902)2,732 (21,170)
Income before share of losses from equity method investments117,037 (7,777)109,260 115,598 (7,553)108,045 232,635 (15,330)217,305 
Share of losses from equity method investments(383) (383)   (383) (383)
Net income$116,654 $(7,777)$108,877 $115,598 $(7,553)$108,045 $232,252 $(15,330)$216,922 
  
Net income per ordinary share:
Basic$1.43 $1.33 $1.41 $1.32 $2.84 $2.65 
Diluted$1.41 $1.32 $1.40 $1.31 $2.81 $2.63 
  
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding:
Basic81,784,389 81,784,389 81,999,746 81,999,746 81,892,662 81,892,662 
Diluted82,605,659 82,605,659 82,627,933 82,627,933 82,617,391 82,617,391 
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ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
September 30, 2023
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Revenue$2,055,099 $(14,785)$2,040,314 $6,053,928 $(39,605)$6,014,323 
Costs and expenses:
Direct costs1,449,136 (3,394)1,445,742 4,274,222 (10,152)4,264,070 
Selling, general and administrative185,187  185,187 572,999  572,999 
Depreciation and amortization146,032  146,032 436,217  436,217 
Transaction and integration related10,433  10,433 34,516  34,516 
Restructuring   45,390  45,390 
Total costs and expenses1,790,788 (3,394)1,787,394 5,363,344 (10,152)5,353,192 
Income from operations264,311 (11,391)252,920 690,584 (29,453)661,131 
Interest income1,273  1,273 3,294  3,294 
Interest expense(83,908) (83,908)(255,665) (255,665)
Income before income tax expense 181,676 (11,391)170,285 438,213 (29,453)408,760 
Income tax expense(18,011)1,627 (16,384)(41,913)4,359 (37,554)
Income before share of losses from equity method investments163,665 (9,764)153,901 396,300 (25,094)371,206 
Share of losses from equity method investments   (383) (383)
Net income$163,665 $(9,764)$153,901 $395,917 $(25,094)$370,823 
Net income per ordinary share:
Basic$1.99 $1.87 $4.83 $4.52 
Diluted$1.97 $1.85 $4.79 $4.48 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding:
Basic82,215,627 82,215,627 82,001,500 82,001,500 
Diluted82,972,888 82,972,888 82,737,073 82,737,073 







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The table below sets forth unaudited condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, including the balances originally reported in the Company’s unaudited condensed Consolidated financial statements, the effects of the adjustments made and the restated balances for each of the three months and year to date periods ended March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2023.
ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
March 31, 2023June 30, 2023
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
Net income$116,654 $(7,777)$108,877 $115,598 $(7,553)$108,045 $232,252 $(15,330)$216,922 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Currency translation adjustment15,500  15,500 (10,638) (10,638)4,862  4,862 
Movement on cash flow hedge(3,858) (3,858)14,006  14,006 10,148  10,148 
Total comprehensive income$128,296 $(7,777)$120,519 $118,966 $(7,553)$111,413 $247,262 $(15,330)$231,932 


ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
September 30, 2023
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
As ReportedAdjustmentsAs RestatedAs ReportedAdjustmentsAs Restated
(in thousands)
Net income$163,665 $(9,764)$153,901 $395,917 $(25,094)$370,823 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Currency translation adjustment(38,648) (38,648)(33,786) (33,786)
Movement on cash flow hedge4,986  4,986 15,134  15,134 
Total comprehensive income$130,003 $(9,764)$120,239 $377,265 $(25,094)$352,171 
















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The table below sets forth the unaudited condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, including the balances originally reported in the Company’s unaudited condensed Consolidated financial statements, the effects of the adjustments made and the restated balances as at March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2023.
ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
March 31, 2023June 30, 2023September 30, 2023
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustmentsAs RestatedAs ReportedAdjustmentsAs Restated
(in thousands)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$279,880 $ $279,880 $270,176 $ $270,176 $313,065 $ $313,065 
Available for sale investments1,653  1,653 1,653  1,653 1,954  1,954 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses1,802,726  1,802,726 1,759,111  1,759,111 1,850,362  1,850,362 
Unbilled revenue974,260 (93,848)880,412 985,034 (82,713)902,321 941,884 (113,431)828,453 
Other receivables143,727  143,727 129,101  129,101 121,687  121,687 
Prepayments and other current assets170,167  170,167 152,774  152,774 150,193  150,193 
Income taxes receivable56,820  56,820 70,021  70,021 42,039  42,039 
Total current assets$3,429,233 $(93,848)$3,335,385 $3,367,870 $(82,713)$3,285,157 $3,421,184 $(113,431)$3,307,753 
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net348,106  348,106 346,521  346,521 342,262  342,262 
Goodwill8,979,134  8,979,134 8,993,583  8,993,583 8,982,896  8,982,896 
Intangible assets, net4,164,410  4,164,410 4,049,793  4,049,793 3,934,673  3,934,673 
Operating right-of-use assets150,495  150,495 144,514  144,514 132,319  132,319 
Other receivables71,612  71,612 64,140  64,140 52,797  52,797 
Income taxes receivable22,076 (4,352)17,724 25,169 (3,576)21,593 40,481 (2,651)37,830 
Deferred tax asset89,406 439 89,845 80,772 876 81,648 83,095 1,398 84,493 
Investments in equity32,052  32,052 35,298  35,298 41,790  41,790 
Total Assets$17,286,524 $(97,761)$17,188,763 $17,107,660 $(85,413)$17,022,247 $17,031,497 $(114,684)$16,916,813 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable85,126  85,126 46,920  46,920 87,317  87,317 
Unearned revenue1,580,235 (99,960)1,480,275 1,573,311 (79,908)1,493,403 1,663,183 (99,235)1,563,948 
Other liabilities1,029,893 (7,248)1,022,645 994,883 (7,248)987,635 948,829 (7,248)941,581 
Income taxes payable68,676 (10,703)57,973 39,885 (10,703)29,182 41,518 (10,703)30,815 
Current bank credit lines, loan facilities and notes135,150  135,150 105,150  105,150 130,150  130,150 
Total current liabilities$2,899,080 $(117,911)$2,781,169 $2,760,149 $(97,859)$2,662,290 $2,870,997 $(117,186)$2,753,811 
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ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
March 31, 2023June 30, 2023September 30, 2023
As ReportedAdjustmentsAs RestatedAs ReportedAdjustmentsAs RestatedAs ReportedAdjustmentsAs Restated
(in thousands)
Non-current liabilities:
Non-current bank credit lines, loan facilities and notes, net4,353,534  4,353,534 4,206,936  4,206,936 3,911,522  3,911,522 
Lease liabilities133,048  133,048 129,079  129,079 121,424  121,424 
Non-current other liabilities46,177 (752)45,425 39,438 (752)38,686 41,661 (752)40,909 
Non-current income taxes payable243,813  243,813 241,410  241,410 242,972  242,972 
Deferred tax liability957,019 (151)956,868 934,208 (302)933,906 883,887 (482)883,405 
Commitments and contingencies         
Total Liabilities$8,632,671 $(118,814)$8,513,857 $8,311,220 $(98,913)$8,212,307 $8,072,463 $(118,420)$7,954,043 
Shareholders' Equity:
Ordinary shares par value 6 euro cents per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized
81,928,422 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023 (June 30, 2023: 82,151,049 and September 30, 2023: 82,326,976)
6,662  6,662 6,676  6,676 6,688  6,688 
Additional paid-in capital6,867,887  6,867,887 6,891,494  6,891,494 6,924,073  6,924,073 
Other undenominated capital1,162  1,162 1,162  1,162 1,162  1,162 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(159,896) (159,896)(156,528) (156,528)(190,190) (190,190)
Retained earnings1,938,038 21,053 1,959,091 2,053,636 13,500 2,067,136 2,217,301 3,736 2,221,037 
Total Shareholders' Equity$8,653,853 $21,053 $8,674,906 $8,796,440 $13,500 $8,809,940 $8,959,034 $3,736 $8,962,770 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$17,286,524 $(97,761)$17,188,763 $17,107,660 $(85,413)$17,022,247 $17,031,497 $(114,684)$16,916,813 















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The following table presents summarized restated unaudited condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for three months ended March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2023.
ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
Number of Ordinary SharesOrdinary SharesAdditional Paid-in CapitalOther Undenominated CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained Earnings
(As Restated)
Total
( in thousands, except share data)
Balance at January 1, 2023 (as restated)81,723,555 $6,649 $6,840,306 $1,162 $(171,538)$1,850,214 $8,526,793 
Comprehensive income, (net of tax):
Net income (as restated)— — — — — 108,877 108,877 
Currency translation adjustment— — — — 15,500 — 15,500 
Movement on cash flow hedge— — — — (3,858)— (3,858)
Total Comprehensive Income (as restated)120,519 
Exercise of share options136,649 9 12,927 — — — 12,936 
Issue of restricted share units / performance share units68,218 4 — — — — 4 
Share based compensation expense— — 14,658 — — — 14,658 
Share issuance costs— — (4)— — — (4)
Balance at March 31, 2023 (as restated)81,928,422 $6,662 $6,867,887 $1,162 $(159,896)$1,959,091 $8,674,906 
Comprehensive income, (net of tax):
Net income (as restated)— — — — — 108,045 108,045 
Currency translation adjustment— — — — (10,638)— (10,638)
Movement on cash flow hedge— — — — 14,006 — 14,006 
Total Comprehensive Income (as restated)111,413 
Exercise of share options93,304 6 7,223 — — — 7,229 
Issue of restricted share units / performance share units129,323 8 — — — — 8 
Share based compensation expense— — 16,389 — — — 16,389 
Share issuance costs— — (5)— — — (5)
Balance at June 30, 2023 (as restated)82,151,049 $6,676 $6,891,494 $1,162 $(156,528)$2,067,136 $8,809,940 
Comprehensive income (net of tax):
Net income (as restated)— — — — — 153,901 153,901 
Currency translation adjustment— — — — (38,648)— (38,648)
Movement on cash flow hedge— — — — 4,986 — 4,986 
Total Comprehensive Income (as restated)120,239 
Exercise of share options147,661 9 16,328 — — — 16,337 
Issue of restricted share units / performance share units28,266 3 — — — — 3 
Share based compensation expense— — 16,256 — — — 16,256 
Share issuance costs— — (5)— — — (5)
Balance at September 30, 2023 (as restated)82,326,976 $6,688 $6,924,073 $1,162 $(190,190)$2,221,037 $8,962,770 






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The following table presents summarized restated unaudited condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, including the balances originally reported in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for each of the year to date periods ended March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2023.
ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31, 2023June 30, 2023September 30, 2023
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
Net income$116,654 $(7,777)$108,877 $232,252 $(15,330)$216,922 $395,917 $(25,094)$370,823 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization145,126  145,126 290,185  290,185 436,217  436,217 
Impairment of operating right-of-use assets and related property, plant and equipment6,933  6,933 8,613  8,613 8,845  8,845 
Reduction in carrying value of operating right-of-use assets11,304  11,304 23,607  23,607 33,979  33,979 
Loss on equity method investments383  383 383  383 383  383 
Acquisition-related gain   (6,160) (6,160)(6,160) (6,160)
Amortization of financing costs and debt discount4,497  4,497 7,899  7,899 12,485  12,485 
Stock compensation expense14,759  14,759 31,357  31,357 47,303  47,303 
Deferred tax benefit(43,823)(590)(44,413)(59,177)(1,178)(60,355)(114,487)(1,880)(116,367)
Unrealized foreign exchange movements(1,319) (1,319)(3,345) (3,345)(7,670) (7,670)
Other non-cash items17,534  17,534 18,202  18,202 21,966  21,966 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(93,259) (93,259)(40,675) (40,675)(139,096) (139,096)
Unbilled revenue(18,346)109,105 90,759 (27,210)97,970 70,760 14,370 128,688 143,058 
Unearned revenue80,990 (99,960)(18,970)65,266 (79,908)(14,642)158,269 (99,235)59,034 
Other net assets(65,933)(778)(66,711)(161,816)(1,554)(163,370)(141,425)(2,479)(143,904)
Net cash provided by operating activities175,500  175,500 379,381  379,381 720,896  720,896 
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ICON plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31, 2023June 30, 2023September 30, 2023
As ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As RestatedAs ReportedAdjustments As Restated
(in thousands)
Cash flows used in investing activities:— 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(26,744) (26,744)(58,880) (58,880)(87,980) (87,980)
Purchase of subsidiary undertakings (net of cash acquired)   (5,100) (5,100)(5,100) (5,100)
Movement of available for sale investments60  60 60  60 (241) (241)
Purchase of investments in equity(1,358) (1,358)(4,733) (4,733)(10,829) (10,829)
Net cash used in investing activities(28,042) (28,042)(68,653) (68,653)(104,150) (104,150)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Drawdown of credit lines and loan facilities180,000  180,000 230,000  230,000 305,000  305,000 
Repayment of credit lines and loan facilities(350,000) (350,000)(580,000) (580,000)(930,000) (930,000)
Proceeds from exercise of equity compensation12,940  12,940 20,177  20,177 36,517  36,517 
Share issue costs(4) (4)(9) (9)(14) (14)
Net cash used in financing activities(157,064) (157,064)(329,832) (329,832)(588,497) (588,497)
Effect of exchange rate movements on cash718  718 512  512 (3,952) (3,952)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents(8,888) (8,888)(18,592) (18,592)24,297  24,297 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year288,768  288,768 288,768  288,768 288,768  288,768 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$279,880 $ $279,880 $270,176 $ $270,176 $313,065 $ $313,065 



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ICON plc
NOTES TO THE RESTATED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

1. Disaggregation of revenue
Revenue disaggregated by customer concentration is as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
(in thousands)
Clients 1-5$496,118 $539,035 $567,913 
Clients 6-10309,562 313,756 269,815 
Clients 11-25475,299 422,459 413,296 
Other734,341 768,004 714,784 
Total$2,015,320 $2,043,254 $1,965,808 

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
(in thousands)
Clients 1-5$502,385 $509,632 $528,152 $998,504 $1,048,666 $1,088,264 
Clients 6-10300,080 301,723 282,313 607,546 607,270 559,930 
Clients 11-25523,737 436,571 415,996 994,379 865,334 822,819 
Other712,886 794,000 781,740 1,453,979 1,563,910 1,502,996 
Total$2,039,088 $2,041,926 $2,008,201 $4,054,408 $4,085,180 $3,974,009 

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
(in thousands)
Clients 1-5$501,343 $508,385 $515,190 $1,499,847 $1,547,372 $1,602,943 
Clients 6-10308,045 324,708 294,715 890,203 939,831 855,156 
Clients 11-25541,879 454,808 460,192 1,546,626 1,316,277 1,272,595 
Other733,148 754,042 770,217 2,202,147 2,323,643 2,283,629 
Total$2,084,415 $2,041,943 $2,040,314 $6,138,823 $6,127,123 $6,014,323 
There was no revenue from individual customers greater than 10% of consolidated revenue in the respective years. Our customers have similar profiles and economic characteristics, and therefore have similar degrees of risk and growth opportunities.






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2. Accounts receivable, unbilled revenue (contract assets) and unearned revenue or payments on account (contract liabilities)

Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue were as follows for the periods ended:
March 31,
2025
(As Restated)
June 30,
2025
(As Restated)
September 30,
2025
(As Restated)
(in thousands)
Accounts receivable (Billed services)$1,426,035 $1,411,329 $1,427,376 
Allowance for credit losses(38,573)(44,074)(39,686)
Accounts receivable (net)1,387,462 1,367,255 1,387,690 
Unbilled revenue (Unbilled services)1,101,511 1,173,021 1,195,747 
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, net$2,488,973 $2,540,276 $2,583,437 

March 31,
2024
(As Restated)
June 30,
2024
(As Restated)
September 30,
2024
(As Restated)
(in thousands)
Accounts receivable (Billed services)$1,737,822 $1,608,774 $1,431,581 
Allowance for credit losses(35,303)(40,122)(35,501)
Accounts receivable (net)1,702,519 1,568,652 1,396,080 
Unbilled revenue (Unbilled services)949,567 1,021,519 1,118,860 
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, net$2,652,086 $2,590,171 $2,514,940 

March 31,
2023
(As Restated)
June 30,
2023
(As Restated)
September 30,
2023
(As Restated)
(in thousands)
Accounts receivable (Billed services)$1,838,875 $1,788,140 $1,883,296 
Allowance for credit losses(36,149)(29,029)(32,934)
Accounts receivable (net)1,802,726 1,759,111 1,850,362 
Unbilled revenue (Unbilled services)880,412 902,321 828,453 
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, net$2,683,138 $2,661,432 $2,678,815 


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Unbilled services and unearned revenue or payments on account (contract assets and liabilities) were as follows for the periods ended:
March 31,
2025
(As Restated)
June 30,
2025
(As Restated)
September 30,
2025
(As Restated)
(in thousands)
Unbilled revenue (Unbilled services)$1,101,511 $1,173,021 $1,195,747 
Unearned revenue (Payments on account )(1,495,847)(1,515,422)(1,546,887)


March 31,
2024
(As Restated)
June 30,
2024
(As Restated)
September 30,
2024
(As Restated)
(in thousands)
Unbilled revenue (Unbilled services)$949,567 $1,021,519 $1,118,860 
Unearned revenue (Payments on account )(1,585,694)(1,544,275)(1,477,952)


March 31,
2023
(As Restated)
June 30,
2023
(As Restated)
September 30,
2023
(As Restated)
(in thousands)
Unbilled revenue (Unbilled services)$880,412 $902,321 $828,453 
Unearned revenue (Payments on account )(1,480,275)(1,493,403)(1,563,948)

Timing may differ between the satisfaction of performance obligations and the invoicing and collection of amounts related to our contracts with customers. We record assets for amounts related to performance obligations that are satisfied but not yet billed and/or collected. These assets are recorded as unbilled revenue and therefore contract assets rather than accounts receivable when receipt of the consideration is conditional on something other than the passage of time. Liabilities are recorded for amounts that are collected in advance of the satisfaction of performance obligations or billed in advance of the revenue being earned.

Unbilled services / revenue balances arise where invoicing or billing is based on the timing of agreed milestones related to service contracts for clinical research. Contractual billing arrangements in respect of certain reimbursable expenses (principally investigators) require billing by the investigator to the Company prior to billing by the Company to the customer. As there is no contractual right of set-off between unbilled services (contract assets) and unearned revenue (contract liabilities), each are separately presented gross on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.


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3. Goodwill
The change in the carrying amount of goodwill between December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2025 is as follows:
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2025
(As Restated)
(in thousands)
Opening balance at December 31, 2024$9,051,410 
Prior period acquisitions5,108 
Impairment(364,248)
Foreign exchange movement36,105 
Closing balance$8,728,375 
    The Company completed its assessment for impairment as at September 30, 2025, performing a quantitative assessment using a discounted cash flow method under the income approach to estimate the fair values of each reporting unit. As a result of this impairment test of goodwill, a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $364.2 million was identified in respect of the Data Solutions Reporting Unit. The Company performed a quantitative impairment assessment using a discounted cash flow method under the income approach to estimate the fair values of each reporting unit, no impairment was identified in the Company’s other reporting units.

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4. Intangible assets

The carrying amount of Intangible Assets as of September 30, 2025 is as follows:

September 30,
2025
(As Restated)
(in thousands)
Cost
Customer relationships$4,134,107 
Order backlog545,922 
Trade names & brands204,713 
Patient database170,487 
Technology assets151,691 
Total cost5,206,920 
Accumulated amortization(1,822,598)
Impairment(86,739)
 Net book value$3,297,583 

In the three months ended September 30, 2025, the amortization expense recognized by the Company was $58.7 million (three months ended September 30, 2024: $58.0 million).

In the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the amortization expense recognized by the Company was $176.7 million (nine months ended September 30, 2024: $291.0 million).

An impairment indicator was identified specific to the Company's Data Solutions reporting unit that indicated the carrying amount of the intangible assets in the Data Solutions reporting unit may not be recoverable. This indicator related to the Company’s revised expectations on the future performance of the reporting unit considering specific external market participant factors. As a result, the Company assessed the fair value of the intangible assets based on estimated future discounted cash flows and recorded an impairment charge of $86.7 million.

There were no additions to intangible assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
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5. Business Segment and Geographical Information

The geographical distribution of the Company’s segment measures for each of the quarters ended March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2025; March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2024; and March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2023 is as follows:

a) The distribution of revenue by geographical area was as follows:

 Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
 (in thousands)
Ireland$734,340 $607,286 $500,174 
Rest of Europe375,865 389,603 413,851 
U.S.672,424 808,364 843,666 
Rest of World232,691 238,001 208,117 
Total$2,015,320 $2,043,254 $1,965,808 

 Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
 (in thousands)
Ireland$902,026 $627,500 $582,403 $1,636,366 $1,234,786 $1,082,577 
Rest of Europe360,070 383,199 373,460 735,935 772,802 787,311 
U.S.573,395 790,510 847,322 1,245,819 1,598,874 1,690,988 
Rest of World203,597 240,717 205,016 436,288 478,718 413,133 
Total$2,039,088 $2,041,926 $2,008,201 $4,054,408 $4,085,180 $3,974,009 


 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
 (in thousands)
Ireland$801,771 $627,432 $582,839 $2,438,137 $1,862,218 $1,665,416 
Rest of Europe399,035 420,759 384,289 1,134,970 1,193,561 1,171,600 
U.S.649,040 755,383 830,934 1,894,859 2,354,257 2,521,922 
Rest of World234,569 238,369 242,252 670,857 717,087 655,385 
Total$2,084,415 $2,041,943 $2,040,314 $6,138,823 $6,127,123 $6,014,323 


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b) The distribution of income from operations by geographical area was as follows:

 Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
 (in thousands)
Ireland $163,378 $210,497 $156,422 
Rest of Europe36,843 53,197 59,690 
U.S.68,487 76,848 88,561 
Rest of World17,208 18,404 17,648 
Sub-total$285,916 $358,946 $322,321 
Amortization of intangible assets(58,946)(116,498)(114,678)
Total$226,970 $242,448 $207,643 

 Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
 (in thousands)
Ireland $199,606 $153,450 $231,085 $362,984 $363,947 $387,507 
Rest of Europe7,978 38,910 22,430 44,821 92,107 82,120 
U.S.72,234 61,861 56,251 140,721 138,709 144,812 
Rest of World10,178 19,236 5,419 27,386 37,640 23,067 
Sub-total$289,996 $273,457 $315,185 $575,912 $632,403 $637,506 
Amortization of intangible assets(59,057)(116,489)(114,617)(118,003)(232,987)(229,295)
Total$230,939 $156,968 $200,568 $457,909 $399,416 $408,211 


 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
 (in thousands)
Ireland $164,983 $228,554 $224,324 $527,967 $592,501 $611,831 
Rest of Europe51,040 55,194 56,569 95,861 147,301 138,689 
U.S.68,182 59,610 70,320 208,903 198,319 215,132 
Rest of World16,848 17,237 16,280 44,234 54,877 39,347 
Sub-total$301,053 $360,595 $367,493 $876,965 $992,998 $1,004,999 
Amortization of intangible assets(58,688)(58,026)(114,573)(176,691)(291,013)(343,868)
Goodwill impairment(364,248)  (364,248)  
Impairment of non-financial assets(101,027)  (101,027)  
Total$(222,910)$302,569 $252,920 $234,999 $701,985 $661,131 







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Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations

Restatement of Previously Issued Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The following management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations updates the corresponding discussions in the Affected Form 6-K Reports to give effect to the restatement of the Company's previously issued unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures included in the Affected Form 6-K Reports. The following should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included in our Form 20-F.

Detailed restatements of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are provided in Note 1A. Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of our Form 20-F.

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)
The following tables set forth our unaudited quarterly consolidated financial data for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2025; March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2024 and March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2023. We have prepared the quarterly data on a basis consistent with our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Form 20-F and include, in our opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial information contained in those statements. This information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Form 6-K/A and our Form 20-F. The results of historical periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for a full year or any future period.

Three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to three months ended March 31, 2024; and three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to three months ended March 31, 2023.

Three Months Ended March 31,
Percentage of RevenuePercentage Change
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2025 vs 2024
(As Restated)
2024 vs 2023
(As Restated)
Revenue100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %(1.4)%3.9 %
Costs and expenses:
Direct costs71.9 %71.8 %70.8 %(1.2)%5.4 %
Selling, general and administrative expense9.8 %8.7 %10.2 %11.9 %(11.3)%
Depreciation1.8 %1.6 %1.5 %13.2 %7.3 %
Amortization2.9 %5.7 %5.8 %(49.4)%1.6 %
Transaction and integration related0.3 %0.3 %0.6 %(22.7)%(38.6)%
Restructuring2.0 %— %0.5 %NMNM
Income from operations11.3 %11.9 %10.6 %(6.4)%16.8 %
*NM – Not Meaningful


Three Months Ended March 31,
Change
(in thousands)2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2025 vs 2024
(As Restated)
2024 vs 2023
(As Restated)
Revenue$2,015,320 $2,043,254 $1,965,808 $(27,934)(1.4)%$77,446 3.9 %
Costs and expenses:
Direct costs1,449,258 1,467,284 1,391,922 (18,026)(1.2)%75,362 5.4 %
Selling, general and administrative expense198,384 177,350 200,006 21,034 11.9 %(22,656)(11.3)%
Depreciation37,012 32,683 30,448 4,329 13.2 %2,235 7.3 %
Amortization58,946 116,498 114,678 (57,552)(49.4)%1,820 1.6 %
Transaction and integration related5,404 6,991 11,382 (1,587)(22.7)%(4,391)(38.6)%
Restructuring39,346 — 9,729 39,346 NM(9,729)NM
Income from operations$226,970 $242,448 $207,643 $(15,478)(6.4)%$34,805 16.8 %
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Revenue (as restated)

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased by $27.9 million, or 1.4%, to $2,015.3 million, compared to $2,043.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased by $77.4 million, or 3.9%, to $2,043.3 million, compared to $1,965.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased by 0.2% in constant currency terms compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased by 3.7% in constant currency terms compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was impacted by the volatility and cautiousness present in the broader clinical development market. The increase in revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024 is due to continued organic growth across the Company's markets.

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we derived 33.4%, 55.1% and 11.5% of our revenue in the United States, Europe and Rest of World respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we derived 39.6%, 48.8% and 11.6% of our revenue in the United States, Europe and Rest of World respectively and for the three months ended March 31, 2023, we derived 42.9%, 46.5% and 10.6% of our revenue in the United States, Europe and Rest of World respectively. Revenues from our top five customers amounted to $496.1 million, $539.0 million and $567.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025, March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 respectively or 24.6%, 26.4% and 28.9% of total revenue respectively. New customer accounts are continually added across the full portfolio of large pharma customers, mid-tier pharma customers and biotech customers.

Revenue in Ireland increased by $127.0 million or 20.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, to $734.3 million, compared to $607.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and increased by $107.1 million or 21.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, to $607.3 million, compared to $500.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Revenue in Ireland during the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased by 20.9% compared to an overall decrease in Group revenue of 1.4%, and during the three months ended March 31, 2024, revenue in Ireland increased by 21.4% compared to an overall increase in Group revenue of 3.9%. Revenue in Ireland is principally a function of our global contracting model. 

Revenue in our Rest of Europe region decreased by $13.7 million or 3.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, to $375.9 million compared to $389.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and decreased by $24.3 million or 5.9% for three months ended March 31, 2024 to $389.6 million, compared to $413.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.  

Revenue in the U.S. region decreased by $136.0 million or 16.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, to $672.4 million, compared to $808.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and decreased by $35.3 million or 4.2% for three months ended March 31, 2024, to $808.4 million, compared to $843.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Revenue in the Rest of World region decreased by $5.3 million or 2.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, to $232.7 million, compared to $238.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Revenue increased by $30.0 million or 14.4% for three months ended March 31, 2024 to $238.0 million, compared to $208.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Direct costs (as restated)

Direct costs for the three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased by $18.0 million, or 1.2%, to $1,449.3 million compared to $1,467.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Direct costs consist primarily of investigator and other reimbursable costs, compensation, associated fringe benefits and share based compensation expense for project-related employees and other direct project driven costs. The decrease in direct costs arose due to a decrease in personnel related costs and travel, partially offset by increases in third party investigator/other reimbursable costs, laboratories and other direct project driven costs. As a percentage of revenue, direct costs increased to 71.9% of revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to 71.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Direct costs for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased by $75.4 million, or 5.4%, to $1,467.3 million compared to $1,391.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in direct costs arose due to an increase in personnel related costs, laboratory costs, third party investigator/other reimbursable costs, travel and other direct project driven costs. As a percentage of revenue, direct costs increased to 71.8% of revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to 70.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

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Income from operations (as restated)

Income from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased by $15.5 million or 6.4% to $227.0 million compared to $242.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. As a percentage of revenue, income from operations decreased to 11.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to 11.9% of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Income from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased by $34.8 million or 16.8% to $242.4 million compared to $207.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. As a percentage of revenue, income from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased to 11.9% compared to 10.6% of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Excluding amortization of intangible assets, income from operations in Ireland for three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased to $163.4 million compared to $210.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024; and increased to $210.5 million for three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $156.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. As a percentage of revenue, excluding amortization of intangible assets, income from operations in Ireland for the three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased to 22.2% compared to 34.7% for three months ended March 31, 2024; and increased to 34.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to 31.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

In the Rest of Europe region, excluding amortization of intangible assets, income from operations for three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased to $36.8 million compared to $53.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024; and decreased to $53.2 million for three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $59.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. As a percentage of revenue, excluding amortization of intangible assets, income from operations in the Rest of Europe region for three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased to 9.8% compared to 13.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and decreased to 13.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to 14.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

In the U.S. region, income from operations, excluding amortization of intangible assets for three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased to $68.5 million compared to $76.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024; and decreased to $76.8 million for three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $88.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. As a percentage of revenue, excluding amortization of intangible assets, income from operations in the U.S. region for three months ended March 31, 2025 increased to 10.2% compared to 9.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2024; and decreased to 9.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to 10.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

In Rest of World region, income from operations, excluding amortization of intangible assets, for three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased to $17.2 million compared to $18.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024; and increased to $18.4 million for three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $17.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. As a percentage of revenue, excluding amortization of intangible assets, income from operations in Rest of World regions for three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased to 7.4% compared to 7.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2024; and decreased to 7.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to 8.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Income tax expense (as restated)

Three Months Ended March 31,
Change
(in thousands)2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2025 vs 2024
(As Restated)
2024 vs 2023
(As Restated)
Income tax expense $20,351 $24,376 $12,904 $(4,025)$11,472 
Effective income tax rate 11.2 %14.1 %10.6 %(2.9)%3.5 %

Income tax expense decreased to $20.4 million charge for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to a $24.4 million charge for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was 11.2% compared with 14.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 primarily due to changes in various tax laws and the level of deferred tax benefit associated with the amortization of intangible assets.

Income tax expense increased to a $24.4 million charge for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to a $12.9 million charge for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was 14.1% compared with 10.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 primarily due to changes in various tax laws

With the exception of the foregoing, the Company’s effective tax rate remains principally a function of the distribution of pre-tax profits amongst the territories in which it operates.

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Three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to three months ended June 30, 2024; and three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to three months ended June 30, 2023.

Three Months Ended June 30,
Percentage of RevenuePercentage Change
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2025 vs 2024
(As Restated)
2024 vs 2023
(As Restated)
Revenue100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %(0.1)%1.7 %
Costs and expenses:
Direct costs71.4 %72.9 %71.0 %(2.2)%4.3 %
Selling, general and administrative expense10.1 %9.6 %9.4 %5.4 %3.5 %
Depreciation1.9 %1.6 %1.5 %16.6 %8.9 %
Amortization2.9 %5.7 %5.7 %(49.3)%1.6 %
Transaction and integration related0.3 %0.3 %0.6 %(1.5)%(46.3)%
Restructuring2.1 %2.2 %1.8 %(6.2)%28.4 %
Income from operations11.3 %7.7 %10.0 %47.1 %(21.7)%


Three Months Ended June 30,
Change
(in thousands)2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2025 vs 2024
(As Restated)
2024 vs 2023
(As Restated)
Revenue$2,039,088 $2,041,926 $2,008,201 $(2,838)(0.1)%$33,725 1.7 %
Costs and expenses:
Direct costs1,455,758 1,488,256 1,426,406 (32,498)(2.2)%61,850 4.3 %
Selling, general and administrative expense205,006 194,458 187,806 10,548 5.4 %6,652 3.5 %
Depreciation38,661 33,146 30,442 5,515 16.6 %2,704 8.9 %
Amortization59,057 116,489 114,617 (57,432)(49.3)%1,872 1.6 %
Transaction and integration related6,717 6,820 12,701 (103)(1.5)%(5,881)(46.3)%
Restructuring42,950 45,789 35,661 (2,839)(6.2)%10,128 28.4 %
Income from operations$230,939 $156,968 $200,568 $73,971 47.1 %$(43,600)(21.7)%

Revenue (as restated)

Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025 decreased by $2.8 million, or 0.1%, to $2,039.1 million, compared to $2,041.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024; and for the three months ended June 30, 2024 increased by $33.7 million, or 1.7%, to $2,041.9 million compared to $2,008.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Revenue decreased by 0.9% and increased by 2.0% in constant currency terms for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024 respectively. Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was impacted by the volatility and cautiousness present in the broader clinical development market. The increase in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was due to continued organic growth across the Company's markets.

During the three months ended June 30, 2025, we derived 28.1%, 61.9% and 10.0% of our revenue in the United States, Europe and Rest of World respectively. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, we derived 38.7%, 49.5% and 11.8% of our revenue in the United States, Europe and Rest of World respectively. Revenues from our top five customers amounted to $502.4 million, $509.6 million and $528.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2025, June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 respectively or 24.6%, 25.0% and 26.3% of total revenue respectively. New customer accounts are continually added across the full portfolio of large pharma customers, mid-tier pharma customers and biotech customers.

Revenue in Ireland increased by $274.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, to $902.0 million, compared to $627.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024; and increased by $45.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $627.5 million, compared to $582.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Revenue in Ireland during the three months ended June 30, 2025 increased by 43.7% compared to an overall decrease in ICON Group revenue of 0.1% and increased by 7.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to an overall increase in Group revenue of 1.7%. Revenue in Ireland is principally a function of our global contracting model. 
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Revenue in our Rest of Europe region during the three months ended June 30, 2025 decreased by $23.1 million or 6.0%, to $360.1 million, compared to $383.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024; and increased by $9.7 million or 2.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $383.2 million, compared to $373.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Revenue in the U.S. region during the three months ended June 30, 2025 decreased by $217.1 million or 27.5%, to $573.4 million, compared to $790.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024; and decreased by $56.8 million or 6.7%, to $790.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $847.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Revenue in the Rest of World region during the three months ended June 30, 2025 decreased by $37.1 million or 15.4%, to $203.6 million, compared to $240.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024; and increased by $35.7 million or 17.4% to $240.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $205.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. 

Direct costs (as restated)

Direct costs for the three months ended June 30, 2025 decreased by $32.5 million, or 2.2%, to $1,455.8 million compared to $1,488.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease in direct costs arose due to a decrease in personnel related costs, travel and other direct project driven costs, partially offset by increases in third party investigator/other reimbursable costs and laboratory costs. As a percentage of revenue, direct costs have decreased to 71.4% of revenue during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to 72.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

Direct costs for the three months ended June 30, 2024 increased by $61.9 million, or 4.3%, to $1,488.3 million compared to $1,426.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in direct costs arose due to an increase in personnel related costs, third party investigator/other reimbursable costs and other direct project driven costs. As a percentage of revenue, direct costs have increased to 72.9% of revenue during the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 71.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Income from operations (as restated)

Income from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2025 increased by $74.0 million or 47.1% to $230.9 million compared to $157.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. As a percentage of revenue, income from operations increased to 11.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to 7.7% of revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Income from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2024 decreased by $43.6 million or 21.7% to $157.0 million compared to $200.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. As a percentage of revenue, income from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2024 decreased to 7.7% compared to 10.0% of revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Excluding amortization of intangible assets, income from operations in Ireland for the three months ended June 30, 2025 increased to $199.6 million compared to $153.5 million for three months ended June 30, 2024; and decreased to $153.5 million for three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $231.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. As a percentage of revenue, excluding amortization of intangible assets, income from operations in Ireland for the three months ended June 30, 2025 decreased to 22.1% compared to 24.5% for three months ended June 30, 2024; and decreased to 24.5% for three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 39.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

In the Rest of Europe region, excluding amortization of intangible assets, income from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2025 decreased to $8.0 million compared to $38.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024; and increased to $38.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $22.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. As a percentage of revenue, excluding amortization of intangible assets, income from operations in the Rest of Europe region for the three months ended June 30, 2025 decreased to 2.2% compared to 10.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2024; and increased to 10.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 6.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

In the U.S. region, income from operations, excluding amortization of intangible assets for the three months ended June 30, 2025 increased to $72.2 million compared to $61.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024; and increased to $61.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $56.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. As a percentage of revenue, excluding amortization of intangible assets, income from operations in the U.S. region for the three months ended June 30, 2025 increased to 12.6% compared to 7.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and increased to 7.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 6.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

In Rest of World, income from operations, excluding amortization of intangible assets for the three months ended June 30, 2025 decreased to $10.2 million compared to $19.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024; and increased to $19.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $5.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. As percentage of revenue, excluding amortization of intangible assets, income from operations in the other regions for the three months ended June 30, 2025 decreased to 5.0% compared to 8.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2024; and increased to 8.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 2.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
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Income tax expense (as restated)

Three Months Ended June 30,
Change
(in thousands)2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2025 vs 2024
(As Restated)
2024 vs 2023
(As Restated)
Income tax (benefit) / expense $(20,674)$14,589 $8,266 $(35,263)$6,323 
Effective income tax rate (11.3)%15.0 %7.1 %(26.3)%7.9 %

Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2025 changed to a $20.7 million income tax benefit compared to a $14.6 million expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was (11.3)% compared with 15.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 primarily due to the net release of provisions for uncertain tax positions in the period ($29.3 million), the release of a deferred tax liability related to investments in foreign subsidiaries associated with unremitted earnings ($30.6 million), partially offset by a reduced level of deferred tax benefit associated with the amortization of intangible assets ($14.6 million).

Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024 increased to a $14.6 million charge compared to a $8.3 million charge for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was 15.0% compared with 7.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2023 primarily due to changes in various tax laws.

With the exception of the foregoing, the Company’s effective tax rate remains principally a function of the distribution of pre-tax profits amongst the territories in which it operates.

Three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to three months ended September 30, 2024; and three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to three months ended September 30, 2023.

Three Months Ended September 30,
Percentage of RevenuePercentage Change
2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2025 vs 2024
(As Restated)
2024 vs 2023
(As Restated)
Revenue100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %2.1 %0.1 %
Costs and expenses:
Direct costs73.8 %70.2 %70.9 %7.4 %(0.9)%
Selling, general and administrative expense9.5 %10.0 %9.1 %(3.9)%10.8 %
Depreciation2.0 %1.8 %1.5 %15.3 %11.3 %
Amortization2.8 %2.8 %5.6 %1.1 %(49.4)%
Transaction and integration related0.3 %0.4 %0.5 %(10.6)%(24.7)%
Goodwill impairment17.5 %— %— %NMNM
Impairment of non-financial assets4.8 %— %— %NMNM
Income from operations(10.7)%14.8 %12.4 %(173.7)%19.6 %


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Three Months Ended September 30,
Change
(in thousands)2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2025 vs 2024
(As Restated)
2024 vs 2023
(As Restated)
Revenue$2,084,415 $2,041,943 $2,040,314 $42,472 2.1 %$1,629 0.1 %
Costs and expenses:
Direct costs1,538,951 1,433,394 1,445,742 105,557 7.4 %(12,348)(0.9)%
Selling, general and administrative expense197,049 205,095 185,187 (8,046)(3.9)%19,908 10.8 %
Depreciation40,342 35,003 31,459 5,339 15.3 %3,544 11.3 %
Amortization58,688 58,026 114,573 662 1.1 %(56,547)(49.4)%
Transaction and integration related7,020 7,856 10,433 (836)(10.6)%(2,577)(24.7)%
Goodwill impairment364,248 — — 364,248 NM— NM
Impairment of non-financial assets101,027 — — 101,027 NM— NM
Income from operations$(222,910)$302,569 $252,920 $(525,479)(173.7)%$49,649 19.6 %
*NM – Not Meaningful

Revenue (as restated)

Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2025 increased by $42.5 million, or 2.1%, to $2,084.4 million, compared to $2,041.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024; and for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased by $1.6 million, or 0.1%, to $2,041.9 million, compared to $2,040.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Revenue increased by 0.5% and increased by 0.3% in constant currency terms for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 respectively.

During the three months ended September 30, 2025, we derived 31.1%, 57.6% and 11.3% of our revenue in the United States, Europe and Rest of World respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we derived 37.0%, 51.3% and 11.7% of our revenue in the United States, Europe and Rest of World respectively and for the three months ended September 30, 2023, we derived 40.7%, 47.4% and 11.9% in the United States, Europe and Rest of World respectively. Revenues from our top five customers amounted to $501.3 million, $508.4 million and $515.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 respectively, or 24.1%, 24.9% and 25.3% of total revenue respectively. New customer accounts are continually added across the full portfolio of large pharma customers, mid-tier pharma customers and biotech customers.

Revenue in Ireland for the three months ended September 30, 2025 increased by $174.4 million to $801.8 million, compared to $627.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024; and increased by $44.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, to $627.4 million, compared to $582.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Revenue in Ireland for the three months ended September 30, 2025 increased by 27.8% compared to an overall increase in Group revenue of 2.1%; and increased by 7.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to an overall increase in Group revenue of 0.1%. Revenue in Ireland is principally a function of our global contracting model.

Revenue in our Rest of Europe region for the three months ended September 30, 2025 decreased by $21.8 million or 5.2%, to $399.0 million, compared to $420.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024; and increased by $36.5 million or 9.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, to $420.8 million, compared to $384.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Revenue in the U.S. region for the three months ended September 30, 2025 decreased by $106.4 million or 14.1%, to $649.0 million, compared to $755.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024; and decreased by $75.5 million or 9.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, to $755.4 million, compared to $830.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Revenue in the Rest of World region for the three months ended September 30, 2025 decreased by $3.7 million or 1.6%, to $234.6 million, compared to $238.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and decreased by $4.0 million or 1.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, to $238.3 million, compared to $242.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.





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Direct costs (as restated)

Direct costs for the three months ended September 30, 2025 increased by $105.6 million or 7.4% to $1,539.0 million compared to $1,433.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in direct costs arose due to an increase in personnel related costs ($13.7 million of this increase relates to share based compensation expense), third party investigator/other reimbursable costs and laboratory costs partially offset by a decrease in travel and other direct project driven costs. As a percentage of revenue, direct costs have increased to 73.8% of revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to 70.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2024.

Direct costs for the three months ended September 30, 2024 decreased by $12.3 million, or 0.9%, to $1,433.4 million compared to $1,445.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in direct costs arose due to a decrease in personnel related costs and other direct project driven costs partially offset by increases in third party investigator/other reimbursable costs, laboratories and travel. As a percentage of revenue, direct costs have decreased to 70.2% of revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 70.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Impairments (as restated)

Three Months Ended September 30,
Change
(in thousands)2025
(As Restated)
20242025 vs 2024
(As Restated)
Goodwill impairment$364,248 $— $364,248 
% of revenue 17.5 %— NM
Impairment of non-financial assets$101,027 $— $101,027 
% of revenue 4.8 %— NM

The Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $364.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 (September 30, 2024: $nil) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations related to the Data Solutions reporting unit. This represented the entire balance of goodwill attributed to the Data Solutions reporting unit. This charge represents 17.5% of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2025. Impairment of non-financial assets of $101.0 million (September 30, 2024: $nil) was recorded related to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets in the Data Solutions reporting unit. This charge represents 4.8% of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2025.

Income from operations (as restated)

Income from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2025 decreased by $525.5 million or 173.7% to $222.9 million loss compared to $302.6 million income for the three months ended September 30, 2024. As a percentage of revenue, income from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2025 decreased to (10.7)% compared to 14.8% of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024. Income from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased by $49.6 million or 19.6% to $302.6 million compared to $252.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. As a percentage of revenue, income from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased to 14.8% compared to 12.4% of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Excluding amortization of intangible assets and the non-cash goodwill and non-financial assets impairment charge, income from operations in Ireland for the three months ended September 30, 2025 decreased to $165.0 million compared to $228.6 million for three months ended September 30, 2024; and increased to $228.6 million for three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $224.3 million for three months ended September 30, 2023. As a percentage of revenue, excluding amortization of intangible assets and the non-cash goodwill and non-financial assets impairment charge, income from operations in Ireland for the three months ended September 30, 2025 decreased to 20.6% compared to 36.4% for three months ended September 30, 2024; and decreased to 36.4% for three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 38.5% for three months ended September 30, 2023.

In the Rest of Europe region, excluding amortization of intangible assets and the non-cash goodwill and non-financial assets impairment charge, income from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2025 decreased to $51.0 million compared to $55.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024; and decreased to $55.2 million compared to $56.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. As a percentage of revenue, excluding amortization of intangible assets and the non-cash goodwill and non-financial assets impairment charge, income from operations in the Rest of Europe region for the three months ended September 30, 2025 decreased to 12.8% compared to 13.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2024; and decreased to 13.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 14.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

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In the U.S. region, income from operations, excluding amortization of intangible assets and the non-cash goodwill and non-financial assets impairment charge for the three months ended September 30, 2025 increased to $68.2 million compared to $59.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024; and decreased to $59.6 million compared to $70.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. As a percentage of revenues, excluding amortization of intangible assets and the non-cash goodwill and non-financial assets impairment charge, income from operations in the U.S. region for the three months ended September 30, 2025 increased to 10.5% compared to 7.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2024; and decreased to 7.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 8.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

In Rest of World, income from operations, excluding amortization of intangible assets and the non-cash goodwill and non-financial assets impairment charge for the three months ended September 30, 2025 decreased to $16.8 million compared to $17.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024; and increased to $17.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $16.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. As percentage of revenue, excluding amortization of intangible assets and the non-cash goodwill and non-financial assets impairment charge, income from operations in the other regions for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 remained unchanged at 7.2%; and increased to 7.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 6.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2023.


Income tax expense (as restated)

Three Months Ended September 30,
Change
(in thousands)2025
(As Restated)
2024
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2025 vs 2024
(As Restated)
2024 vs 2023
(As Restated)
Income tax expense $12,791 $38,432 $16,384 $(25,641)$22,048 
Effective income tax rate (4.7)%15.3 %9.6 %(20.0)%5.7 %

Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2025 decreased to $12.8 million compared to $38.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2025 was (4.7)% compared with 15.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2024. Excluding the non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $364.2 million related to the Company's Data Solutions reporting unit which was recorded in three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2025 was 13.8% in comparison with 15.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2024.

Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased to $38.4 million charge compared to a $16.4 million charge for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was 15.3% compared with 9.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to changes in various tax laws.

With the exception of the foregoing, the Company’s effective tax rate remains principally a function of the distribution of pre-tax profits amongst the territories in which it operates.
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Exhibits of ICON plc and subsidiaries
Exhibit
Number
Title
17.1*
List of Subsidiary Guarantors and Issuer of Guaranteed Debt Securities and Affiliates Whose Securities Collateralize Securities of ICON Investments Six Designated Activity Company as at May 27, 2026.
101.1*Interactive Data Files (Inline XBRL – Related Documents).
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101).
* Filed herewith

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SIGNATURES

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

ICON plc
/s/ Nigel Clerkin
Date:May 27, 2026Nigel Clerkin
Chief Financial Officer
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FAQ

Why did ICON plc (ICLR) restate its quarterly financial statements?

ICON plc restated quarterly results after an investigation found errors in clinical trial revenue recognition, estimated costs to complete, realizable value assessments and manual adjustments. The corrections affect unaudited quarters from March 31, 2023 through September 30, 2025, revising revenue, profits, assets and equity.

How much goodwill impairment did ICON plc (ICLR) record in the restatement?

ICON plc recorded a goodwill impairment of $364.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, tied to its Data Solutions reporting unit. This non-cash charge significantly reduced income from operations and contributed to turning that quarter from a small profit into a substantial net loss.

Which periods were affected by ICON plc’s (ICLR) restated results?

The restatement covers unaudited quarters and year-to-date periods ended March 31, June 30, and September 30 of 2023, 2024, and 2025. It aligns those interim figures with the corrected annual financial statements already reflected in ICON’s Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025.

How did the restatement change ICON plc’s (ICLR) Q3 2025 performance?

For Q3 2025, revenue was restated to $2.084 billion and total costs increased due to additional impairments, leading to a net loss of $284.2 million instead of previously reported net income of $2.4 million. The changes reflect higher goodwill and non-financial asset impairments.

What happened to ICON plc’s (ICLR) accounts receivable and unbilled revenue?

ICON identified misclassifications between accounts receivable and unbilled revenue. For example, at March 31, 2024, accounts receivable were overstated by $160.0 million with a corresponding understatement of unbilled revenue, prompting reclassification and revised contract asset and liability balances.

How strong were ICON plc’s (ICLR) operating cash flows after the restatement?

Despite profit revisions, ICON reported robust cash generation. Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $802.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. This reflects strong underlying cash collections from clinical trial services, even as accounting adjustments lowered reported earnings and equity.

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