# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001084048
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**Filing Date:** 2025-8
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001084048-25-000053.hdr.sgml**: 20250807

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001084048-25-000053

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 37

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250806

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250807

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250806

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ZIFF DAVIS, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001084048
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** TELEGRAPH & OTHER MESSAGE COMMUNICATIONS [4822]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 06 Technology
- **EIN:** 471053457
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-25965
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251190976

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 360 PARK AVE SOUTH
- **STREET 2:** 17TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10010
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 212-503-3500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 360 PARK AVE SOUTH
- **STREET 2:** 17TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10010

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** J2 GLOBAL, INC.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20111206

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** J2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20001221

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** JFAX COM INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19990413

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K** 

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (date of earliest event reported) August 6, 2025** 

**Ziff Davis, Inc.** 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **0-25965** | **47-1053457** |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |

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**360 Park Ave S., 17th Floor** 

**New York, New York 10010** 

(Address of principal executive offices)

**(212) 503-3500**

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value | ZD | Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. □

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**Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.**

On August 6, 2025, Ziff Davis, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing its preliminary unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 and reaffirming its financial guidance for fiscal year 2025.

A copy of the Press Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

**Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On August 7, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, the Company will host its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call and webcast. Via the webcast, the Company will present portions of its August 2025 Investor Presentation, which contains a summary of the Company's preliminary unaudited financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025, financial estimates for fiscal year 2025, and certain other financial and operating information regarding the Company. A copy of this presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K.

NOTE: The information in Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 and the accompanying exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits

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| **Exhibit Number** | **Description** |
| [99.1](zd2025630pressrelease.htm) | [Press Release dated August 6, 2025](zd2025630pressrelease.htm) |
| [99.2](zdq22025earningspresenta.htm) | [August 2025 Investor Presentation](zdq22025earningspresenta.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations or beliefs as of August 6, 2025. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, a variety of economic, competitive, and regulatory factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control and are described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and the other reports we file from time to time with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release any updates to such statements based on future information or actual results.

**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 hereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| |  | **Ziff Davis, Inc.**<br>(Registrant) | **Ziff Davis, Inc.**<br>(Registrant) |
| Date: | August 6, 2025 | By: | */s/ Jeremy Rossen* |
|  |  |  | Jeremy Rossen<br>Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**Ziff Davis Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and** 

**Reaffirms 2025 Guidance**

NEW YORK, NY -- August 6, 2025 -- Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) ("Ziff Davis" or "the Company") today reported unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

"We are very pleased with our second quarter results, which exceeded expectations and marked our strongest quarterly revenue growth since 2021," said Vivek Shah, Chief Executive Officer of Ziff Davis. "Our new segment reporting is providing greater transparency into the intrinsic value of our key businesses, including breakthrough results from our Connectivity and Health & Wellness businesses."

**SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Q2 2025 quarterly revenues increased 9.8% to $352.2 million compared to $320.8 million for Q2 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Income from operations increased 17.2% to $33.5 million compared to $28.6 million for Q2 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net income <sup>(1)</sup> decreased to $26.3 million compared to $36.9 million for Q2 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net income per diluted share <sup>(1</sup><sup>)</sup> decreased to $0.62 in Q2 2025 compared to $0.77 for Q2 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Adjusted EBITDA <sup>(2)</sup> for the quarter increased 11.8% to $107.7 million compared to $96.3 million for Q2 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Adjusted net income <sup>(2)</sup> decreased to $51.6 million compared to $53.7 million for Q2 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Adjusted net income per diluted share <sup>(1)(2)</sup> (or "Adjusted diluted EPS") for the quarter increased 5.1% to $1.24 compared to $1.18 for Q2 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net cash provided by operating activities was $57.1 million in Q2 2025 compared to $50.6 million in Q2 2024. Free cash flow <sup>(2)</sup> was $26.9 million in Q2 2025 compared to $25.1 million in Q2 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Ziff Davis deployed approximately $11.4 million for current and prior year acquisitions during the quarter and $33.9 million related to share repurchases in Q2 2025.

The following table reflects results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively (in millions, except per share amounts).

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| *(Unaudited)* | **Three months ended June 30,** | **Three months ended June 30,** | **% Change** | **Six months ended June 30,** | **Six months ended June 30,** | **% Change** |
| *(Unaudited)* | **2025** | **2024** | **% Change** | **2025** | **2024** | **% Change** |
| **Revenues** <sup>(4)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Technology & Shopping** | $80.8 | $72.5 | 11.3% | $162.4 | $141.8 | 14.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Gaming & Entertainment** | $46.2 | $43.0 | 7.5% | $84.3 | $79.6 | 5.9% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Health & Wellness** | $99.5 | $86.0 | 15.7% | $185.2 | $166.0 | 11.6% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Connectivity** | $57.4 | $50.3 | 14.2% | $113.2 | $103.4 | 9.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Cybersecurity & Martech** | $68.3 | $69.0 | (0.9)% | $135.7 | $144.5 | (6.1)% |
| **Total revenues** <sup>(3)</sup> | **$352.2** | **$320.8** | **9.8%** | **$680.8** | **$635.3** | **7.2%** |
| **Income from operations** | $33.5 | $28.6 | 17.2% | $68.6 | $64.4 | 6.5% |
| **Operating income margin** | 9.5% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 10.1% | 10.1% | —% |
| **Net income** <sup>(1)</sup> | $26.3 | $36.9 | (28.6)% | $50.6 | $47.5 | 6.4% |
| **Net income per diluted share** <sup>(1)</sup> | $0.62 | $0.77 | (19.5)% | $1.19 | $1.02 | 16.7% |
| **Adjusted EBITDA** <sup>(2)</sup> | $107.7 | $96.3 | 11.8% | $207.8 | $197.0 | 5.5% |
| **Adjusted EBITDA margin** <sup>(2)</sup> | 30.6% | 30.0% | 0.6% | 30.5% | 31.0% | (0.5)% |
| **Adjusted net income** <sup>(1)(2)</sup> | $51.6 | $53.7 | (3.9)% | $100.6 | $112.2 | (10.4)% |
| **Adjusted diluted EPS** <sup>(1)(2)</sup> | $1.24 | $1.18 | 5.1% | $2.38 | $2.45 | (2.9)% |
| **Net cash provided by operating activities** | $57.1 | $50.6 | 12.9% | $77.7 | $126.1 | (38.4)% |
| **Free cash flow** <sup>(2)</sup> | $26.9 | $25.1 | 7.5% | $21.9 | $72.5 | (69.7)% |

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**Notes**:

(1) GAAP effective tax rates were approximately 16.8% and 19.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and 24.9% and 27.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Adjusted effective tax rates were approximately 24.6% and 23.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and 24.2% and 23.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

(2) For definitions of non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures refer to section "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" further in this release.

(3) The revenues associated with each of the reportable segments may not foot precisely since each is presented independently.

(4) Prior period segment information is presented on a comparable basis to conform to our new segment presentation with no effect on previously reported consolidated results.

**ZIFF DAVIS GUIDANCE**

The Company reaffirms its guidance for fiscal year 2025 as follows (in millions, except per share data):

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025 Range of Estimates** | **2025 Range of Estimates** |
| | **Low** | **High** |
| Revenues | $1442 | $1502 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $505 | $542 |
| Adjusted diluted EPS <sup>(1)</sup> | $6.64 | $7.28 |

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(1) It is anticipated that the Adjusted effective tax rate for 2025 will be between 23.25% and 25.25%.

A reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted diluted EPS to the corresponding GAAP financial measures is not available without unreasonable effort due primarily to variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of certain non-operating items such as (Gain) loss on investments, net, Other (income) loss, net, and other unanticipated items that may arise in the future.

**EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL AND AUDIO WEBCAST**

Ziff Davis will host a live audio webcast and conference call discussing its second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 8:30AM ET. The live webcast and call will be accessible by phone by dialing (844) 985-2014 or via www.ziffdavis.com. Following the event, the audio recording and presentation materials will be archived and made available at www.ziffdavis.com.

**ABOUT ZIFF DAVIS** 

Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, health and wellness, connectivity, cybersecurity, and martech. For more information, visit www.ziffdavis.com.

**CONTACT:**

Investor Relations

Ziff Davis, Inc.

<u>investor@ziffdavis.com</u>

Corporate Communications

Ziff Davis, Inc.

<u>press@ziffdavis.com</u>

**"Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:** Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those contained in Vivek Shah's quote, and the "Ziff Davis Guidance" section regarding the Company's expected fiscal 2025 financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These factors and uncertainties include, among other items: the Company's ability to grow advertising, licensing, and subscription revenues, profitability, and cash flows, particularly in light of an uncertain U.S. or worldwide economy, including the possibility of economic downturn or recession; the Company's ability to make interest and debt payments; the Company's ability to identify, close, and successfully transition acquisitions; customer growth and retention; the Company's ability to create compelling content; our reliance on third-party platforms; the threat of content piracy and developments related to artificial intelligence; increased competition and rapid technological changes; variability of the Company's revenue based on changing conditions in particular industries and the economy generally; protection of the Company's proprietary technology or infringement by the Company of intellectual property of others; the risk of losing critical

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third-party vendors or key personnel; the risks associated with fraudulent activity, system failure, or a security breach; risks related to our ability to adhere to our internal controls and procedures; the risk of adverse changes in the U.S. or international regulatory environments, including but not limited to the imposition or increase of taxes or regulatory-related fees; the risks related to supply chain disruptions, increased tariffs and trade protection measures, inflationary conditions, and rising interest rates; the risk of liability for legal and other claims; and the numerous other factors set forth in Ziff Davis' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting Ziff Davis, refer to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the other reports filed by Ziff Davis from time-to-time with the SEC, each of which is available at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements provided in this press release, including those contained in Vivek Shah's quote and in the "Ziff Davis Guidance" portion regarding the Company's expected fiscal 2025 financial performance are based on limited information available to the Company at this time, which is subject to change. Although management's expectations may change after the date of this press release, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update these statements.

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**ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS**

**(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **June 30, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| **ASSETS** | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $457259 | $505880 |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $7,919 and $8,148, respectively | 523008 | 660223 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 122204 | 105966 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current assets | 1102471 | 1272069 |
| Long-term investments | 139812 | 158187 |
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $419,265 and $361,710, respectively | 204243 | 197216 |
| Intangible assets, net | 397626 | 425749 |
| Goodwill | 1619482 | 1580258 |
| Deferred income taxes | 7510 | 7487 |
| Other assets | 48266 | 63368 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL ASSETS** | $3519410 | $3704334 |
| **LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  |  |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $474189 | $670769 |
| Income taxes payable, current |  | 19715 |
| Deferred revenue, current | 208843 | 199664 |
| Other current liabilities | 9807 | 9499 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current liabilities | 692839 | 899647 |
| Long-term debt | 865380 | 864282 |
| Deferred revenue, noncurrent | 5522 | 5504 |
| Liability for uncertain tax positions | 31298 | 30296 |
| Deferred income taxes | 39827 | 46018 |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 41885 | 47705 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL LIABILITIES** | 1676751 | 1893452 |
| Common stock | 412 | 428 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 484498 | 491891 |
| Retained earnings | 1409468 | 1401034 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (51719) | (82471) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** | 1842659 | 1810882 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** | $3519410 | $3704334 |

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**ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS**

**(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three months ended June 30,** | **Three months ended June 30,** | **Six months ended June 30,** | **Six months ended June 30,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Total revenues | $352209 | $320800 | $680845 | $635285 |
| Operating costs and expenses: |  |  |  |  |
| Direct costs | 48974 | 50024 | 96182 | 95911 |
| Sales and marketing | 141598 | 124766 | 269278 | 241766 |
| Research, development, and engineering | 16478 | 16795 | 32354 | 34569 |
| General, administrative, and other related costs | 54070 | 48505 | 100980 | 98015 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 57606 | 52141 | 113438 | 100594 |
| Total operating costs and expenses | 318726 | 292231 | 612232 | 570855 |
| Income from operations | 33483 | 28569 | 68613 | 64430 |
| Interest expense, net | (6523) | (1804) | (12654) | (3573) |
| Loss on sale of businesses |  |  |  | (3780) |
| Gain (loss) on investments, net | 4340 | 3051 | 4340 | (7654) |
| Other (loss) income, net | (5786) | 5267 | (8589) | 5163 |
| Income before income tax expense and income from equity method investment | 25514 | 35083 | 51710 | 54586 |
| Income tax expense | (4286) | (6990) | (12873) | (15221) |
| Income from equity method investment, net of tax | 5115 | 8817 | 11745 | 8172 |
| Net income | $26343 | $36910 | $50582 | $47537 |
| Net income per common share: |  |  |  |  |
| Basic | $0.63 | $0.81 | $1.20 | $1.04 |
| Diluted | $0.62 | $0.77 | $1.19 | $1.02 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding: |  |  |  |  |
| Basic | 41732800 | 45492809 | 42143165 | 45676726 |
| Diluted | 43148504 | 50665112 | 43655507 | 50889579 |

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**ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS** 

**(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six months ended June 30,** | **Six months ended June 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Cash flows from operating activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $50582 | $47537 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 113438 | 100594 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-cash operating lease costs | 4325 | 5538 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based compensation | 21479 | 20472 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for credit losses on accounts receivable | 1012 | 1336 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income taxes, net | (7320) | (7869) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on sale of businesses |  | 3780 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in fair value of contingent consideration | (2318) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income from equity method investments, net | (11745) | (8172) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Gain) loss on investments, net | (4340) | 7654 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 1701 | 1779 |
| Decrease (increase) in: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable | 147417 | 44215 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (523) | (9138) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | 1900 | (375) |
| Increase (decrease) in: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | (231065) | (80548) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred revenue | 464 | 13108 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities | (7320) | (13789) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 77687 | 126122 |
| Cash flows from investing activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of property and equipment | (55752) | (53633) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisitions, net of cash received | (50345) | (56698) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distribution from equity method investment | 9196 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of equity investments | 25250 | 19455 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of cash divested |  | 7860 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 51 | (124) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (71600) | (83140) |
| Cash flows from financing activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repurchase of common stock | (68834) | (87928) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan | 3751 | 4525 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred payments for acquisitions | (213) | (7417) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | (1592) | (940) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (66888) | (91760) |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 12180 | (1600) |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (48621) | (50378) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 505880 | 737612 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $457259 | $687234 |

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**<u>Non-GAAP Financial Measures</u>**

To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), we use the following non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted net income (loss), Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share, Free cash flow, and Adjusted effective tax rate (collectively the "non-GAAP financial measures"). The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

We use these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our recurring core business operating results or, in certain cases, may be non-cash in nature. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparisons to our historical performance and liquidity. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors both because (1) they allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision-making, (2) certain measures are used to determine the amount of annual incentive compensation paid to our named executive officers, and (3) they are used by the analyst community to help them analyze the health of our business.

These non-GAAP financial measures are not measures presented in accordance with GAAP, and our use of these terms may vary from that of other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. These non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company's results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP.

Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the certain items listed below. We believe that excluding these items from the non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peers, many of which exclude similar items. We believe that non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance. We further believe these measures are useful to investors in that they allow for greater transparency of certain line items in the Company's financial statements.

**Adjusted EBITDA** is defined as Net income (loss) with adjustments to reflect the addition or elimination of certain items including, but not limited to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Interest expense, net. Interest expense is generated primarily from interest due on outstanding debt, partially offset by interest income generated from the interest earned on cash, cash equivalents, and investments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment, net. This is a non-cash expense that relates to extinguishments of long-term debt obligations. We believe this (gain) loss does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• (Gain) loss on sale of businesses. This gain or loss relates to the sales of businesses and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• (Gain) loss on investments, net. This item includes realized gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses, and impairment charges on debt and equity investments. The amount of gain or loss depends on the share price for investments with readily determinable fair value and on observable price changes for investments without a readily determinable fair value, and does not represent core business operating results of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Other (income) loss, net. This income or expense relates to other non-operating items and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Income tax (benefit) expense. This benefit or expense depends on the pre-tax loss or income of the Company, statutory tax rates, tax regulations, and different tax rates in various jurisdictions in which the Company operates and which the Company does not have the control over;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• (Income) loss from equity method investment, net of tax. This is a non-cash income or expense as it relates primarily to our investment in OCV Fund I, LP (the "OCV Fund"). We believe that gain or loss resulting from our equity method investment does not represent core business operating results of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Depreciation and amortization. This is a non-cash expense at it relates to use and associated reduction in value of certain assets including equipment, fixtures, and certain capitalized internal-use software and website development costs, and identifiable definite-lived intangible assets of the acquired businesses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*•* Share-based compensation. This is a non-cash expense as it relates to awards granted under the various share-based incentive plans of the Company. We view the economic cost of share-based awards to be the dilution to our share base;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Acquisition, integration, and other costs. This includes adjustments to contingent consideration, lease terminations, retention bonuses, other acquisition-specific items, and other costs, such as severance, third-party debt modification

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costs, litigation costs from discrete, complex, or unusual proceedings, and legal settlements. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Disposal related costs. These are expenses associated with the disposal of certain businesses that do not represent core business operating results of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Lease asset impairments and other charges. These expenses are incurred in connection with impaired right-of-use ("ROU") assets of the Company. Associated expenses are comprised of insurance, utility, and other charges related to assets that are no longer in use, and partially offset by the sublease income earned. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Goodwill impairment. This is a non-cash expense that is recorded when the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value and does not represent core business operating results of the Company.

**Adjusted EBITDA margin** is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by Total Revenues.

**Adjusted net income (loss)** is defined as Net income (loss) with adjustments to reflect the addition or elimination of certain statement of operations items including, but not limited to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Interest, net. This reflects the difference between the imputed and coupon interest expense associated with the 4.625% Senior Notes and a charge that the Company determined to be penalty interest associated with the 1.75% Convertible Notes, offset in part by a certain interest income earned by the Company. These net expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment, net. This is a non-cash expense that relates to extinguishments of long-term debt obligations. We believe this gain or loss does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• (Gain) loss on sale of businesses. This gain or loss relates to the sales of businesses and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• (Gain) loss on investments, net. This item includes realized gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses, and impairment charges on debt and equity investments. The amount of gain or loss depends on the share price for investments with readily determinable fair value and on observable price changes for investments without a readily determinable fair value, and does not represent core business operating results of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• (Income) loss from equity method investment, net of tax. This is a non-cash income or expense as it relates primarily to our investment in the OCV Fund. We believe that gains or losses resulting from our equity method investment do not represent core business operating results of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Amortization. Includes the amortization of patents and intangible assets that we acquired. This is a non-cash expense as it primarily relates to identifiable definite-lived intangible assets of the acquired businesses. We believe that acquired intangible assets represent cost incurred by the acquiree to build value prior to the acquisition and the amortization of this cost does not represent core business operating results of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*•* Share-based compensation. This is a non-cash expense as it relates to awards granted under the various share-based incentive plans of the Company. We view the economic cost of share-based awards to be the dilution to our share base;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Acquisition, integration, and other costs. This includes adjustments to contingent consideration, lease terminations, retention bonuses, other acquisition-specific items, and other costs, such as severance, third-party debt modification costs, litigation costs from discrete, complex, or unusual proceedings, and legal settlements. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Disposal related costs. These are expenses associated with the disposal of certain businesses that do not represent core business operating results of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Lease asset impairments and other charges. These expenses are incurred in connection with impaired ROU assets of the Company. Associated expenses are comprised of insurance, utility, and other charges related to assets that are no longer in use, and partially offset by the sublease income earned. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Goodwill impairment. This is a non-cash expense that is recorded when the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value and does not represent core business operating results of the Company.

**Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share** is calculated by dividing Adjusted net income (loss) by the diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding excluding the effect of convertible debt dilution.

**Free cash flow** is defined as Net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property and equipment, plus changes in contingent consideration (if any).

**Adjusted effective tax rate** is calculated based upon the GAAP effective tax rate with adjustments for the tax applicable to non-GAAP adjustments to Net income (loss), generally based upon the effective marginal tax rate of each adjustment.

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**ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

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**(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)**

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDA:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three months ended June 30,** | **Three months ended June 30,** | **Six months ended June 30,** | **Six months ended June 30,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Net income | $26343 | $36910 | $50582 | $47537 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net | 6523 | 1804 | 12654 | 3573 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on sale of businesses |  |  |  | 3780 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Gain) loss on investment, net | (4340) | (3051) | (4340) | 7654 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other loss (income), net | 5786 | (5267) | 8589 | (5163) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense | 4286 | 6990 | 12873 | 15221 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income from equity method investment, net of tax | (5115) | (8817) | (11745) | (8172) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 57606 | 52141 | 113438 | 100594 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based compensation | 11727 | 11600 | 21479 | 20472 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisition, integration, and other costs | 3987 | 3837 | 3430 | 10103 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disposal related costs |  | 77 | 1 | 573 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease asset impairments and other charges | 851 | 40 | 871 | 843 |
| **Adjusted EBITDA** | $**107654** | $**96264** | $**207832** | $**197015** |

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**(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The following table sets forth Revenues and a reconciliation of (Loss) income from operations to Adjusted EBITDA by segment:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** |
| | **Technology & Shopping** | **Gaming & Entertainment** | **Health & Wellness** | **Connectivity** | **Cybersecurity & Martech** | **Corporate** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Total** |
| Revenues | $80776 | $46226 | $99452 | $57406 | $68349 | $— | $352209 |
| (Loss) income from operations | $(7944) | $11255 | $16018 | $18804 | $12235 | $(16885) | $33483 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 23049 | 3054 | 14371 | 7272 | 9821 | 39 | 57606 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based compensation | 1437 | 449 | 1626 | 879 | 1135 | 6201 | 11727 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisition, integration, and other costs | 1720 | 331 | 771 | 197 | 79 | 889 | 3987 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease asset impairments and other charges | 4 | 100 | 653 |  | 99 | (5) | 851 |
| **Adjusted EBITDA** | $**18266** | $**15189** | $**33439** | $**27152** | $**23369** | $**(9761)** | $**107654** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** |
| | **Technology & Shopping** | **Gaming & Entertainment** | **Health & Wellness** | **Connectivity** | **Cybersecurity & Martech** | **Corporate** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Total** |
| Revenues | $72567 | $42981 | $85988 | $50281 | $68983 | $— | $320800 |
| (Loss) income from operations | $(8067) | $8198 | $13302 | $21702 | $11547 | $(18113) | $28569 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 19863 | 2841 | 13013 | 7617 | 8800 | 7 | 52141 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based compensation | 1625 | 327 | 1509 | 764 | 1222 | 6153 | 11600 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisition, integration, and other costs | 4086 | 916 | 2276 | (5923) | 471 | 2011 | 3837 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disposal related costs |  |  |  |  | 20 | 57 | 77 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease asset impairments and other charges | (162) |  | 15 |  | 105 | 82 | 40 |
| **Adjusted EBITDA** | $**17345** | $**12282** | $**30115** | $**24160** | $**22165** | $**(9803)** | $**96264** |

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Figures above are net of inter-segment revenues and operating costs and expenses. Prior period segment information is presented on a comparable basis to conform to our new segment presentation with no effect on previously reported consolidated results.

<sup>(1)</sup> Corporate includes certain unallocated overhead costs that were historically presented within the Digital Media reportable segment.

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**ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

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**(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)**

The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted net income with adjustments presented on after-tax basis:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three months ended June 30,** | **Three months ended June 30,** | **Three months ended June 30,** | **Three months ended June 30,** |
| | **2025** | **Per diluted share** <sup>(1)</sup> | **2024** | **Per diluted share** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| **Net income** | $26343 | $0.62 | $36910 | $0.77 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest, net | 61 |  | 17 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of businesses |  |  | (3668) | (0.08) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on investments, net | (4340) | (0.10) | (2591) | (0.06) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income from equity method investment, net of tax | (5115) | (0.12) | (8817) | (0.19) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization | 23183 | 0.56 | 21179 | 0.47 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based compensation | 7842 | 0.19 | 9421 | 0.21 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisition, integration, and other costs | 3002 | 0.07 | 1214 | 0.03 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disposal related costs |  |  | 60 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease asset impairment and other charges | 656 | 0.02 | 14 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dilutive effect of the convertible debt |  |  |  | 0.03 |
| **Adjusted net income** | $**51632** | $**1.24** | $**53739** | $**1.18** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Six months ended June 30,** | **Six months ended June 30,** | **Six months ended June 30,** | **Six months ended June 30,** |
| | **2025** | **Per diluted share** <sup>(1)</sup> | **2024** | **Per diluted share** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| **Net income** | $50582 | $1.19 | $47537 | $1.02 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest, net | 122 |  | 12 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on sale of business |  |  | 112 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Gain) loss on investments, net | (4340) | (0.10) | 7077 | 0.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income from equity method investment, net | (11745) | (0.28) | (8172) | (0.18) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization | 45051 | 1.07 | 41264 | 0.90 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based compensation | 17658 | 0.42 | 17207 | 0.38 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisition, integration and other costs | 2560 | 0.06 | 6085 | 0.13 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disposal related costs | 1 |  | 432 | 0.01 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease asset impairment and other charges | 683 | 0.02 | 657 | 0.01 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dilutive effect of the convertible debt |  |  |  | 0.03 |
| **Adjusted net income** | $**100572** | $**2.38** | $**112211** | $**2.45** |

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(1) The reconciliation of Net income per diluted share to Adjusted net income per diluted share may not foot since each is calculated independently.

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**ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

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**(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)**

The following are the adjustments to certain statement of operations items used to derive Adjusted net income, which we believe provide useful information about our operating results and enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects of the Company.

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| | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** | **Three months ended June 30, 2025** |
| | **GAAP amount** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjusted**<br> **non-GAAP amount** |
| | **GAAP amount** | **Interest, net** | **(Gain) loss on sale of business** | **(Gain) loss on investments, net** | **(Income) loss from equity method investments, net** | **Amortization** | **Share-based compensation** | **Acquisition, integration, and other costs** | **Disposal related costs** | **Lease asset impairments and other charges** | **Adjusted**<br> **non-GAAP amount** |
| Direct costs | $(48974) | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $68 | $(6) | $— | $— | $(48912) |
| Sales and marketing | $(141598) |  |  |  |  |  | 1349 | 1237 |  |  | $(139012) |
| Research, development, and engineering | $(16478) |  |  |  |  |  | 937 | 303 |  |  | $(15238) |
| General, administrative, and other related costs | $(54070) |  |  |  |  |  | 9373 | 2453 |  | 851 | $(41393) |
| Depreciation and amortization | $(57606) |  |  |  |  | 30658 |  |  |  |  | $(26948) |
| Interest expense, net | $(6523) | 82 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $(6441) |
| Gain on investments, net | $4340 |  |  | (4340) |  |  |  |  |  |  | $— |
| Other loss, net | $(5786) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $(5786) |
| Income tax expense <sup>(1)</sup> | $(4286) | (21) |  |  |  | (7475) | (3885) | (985) |  | (195) | $(16847) |
| Income from equity method investment, net of tax | $5115 |  |  |  | (5115) |  |  |  |  |  | $— |
| Total non-GAAP adjustments |  | $61 | $— | $(4340) | $(5115) | $23183 | $7842 | $3002 | $— | $656 |  |

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(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted effective tax rate was approximately 24.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The calculation is based on a ratio where the numerator is the adjusted income tax expense of $16,847 and the denominator is $68,479, which equals adjusted net income of $51,632 plus adjusted income tax expense.

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**(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** | **Three months ended June 30, 2024** |
| | **GAAP amount** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjusted <br>non-GAAP amount** |
| | **GAAP amount** | **Interest, net** | **(Gain) loss on sale of business** | **(Gain) loss on investments, net** | **(Income) loss from equity method investments, net** | **Amortization** | **Share-based compensation** | **Acquisition, integration, and other costs** | **Disposal related costs** | **Lease asset impairments and other charges** | **Adjusted <br>non-GAAP amount** |
| Direct costs | $(50024) | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $62 | $101 | $— | $— | $(49861) |
| Sales and marketing | $(124766) |  |  |  |  |  | 1093 | 1949 |  |  | $(121724) |
| Research, development, and engineering | $(16795) |  |  |  |  |  | 1071 | 1271 |  |  | $(14453) |
| General, administrative, and other related costs | $(48505) |  |  |  |  |  | 9374 | 516 | 77 | 40 | $(38498) |
| Depreciation and amortization | $(52141) |  |  |  |  | 27856 |  |  |  |  | $(24285) |
| Interest expense, net | $(1804) | 23 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $(1781) |
| Gain on investments, net | $3051 |  |  | (3051) |  |  |  |  |  |  | $— |
| Other income, net | $5267 |  | (4890) |  |  |  |  | (537) |  |  | $(160) |
| Income tax expense <sup>(1)</sup> | $(6990) | (6) | 1222 | 460 |  | (6677) | (2179) | (2086) | (17) | (26) | $(16299) |
| Income from equity method investment, net of tax | $8817 |  |  |  | (8817) |  |  |  |  |  | $— |
| Total non-GAAP adjustments |  | $17 | $(3668) | $(2591) | $(8817) | $21179 | $9421 | $1214 | $60 | $14 |  |

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(1) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted effective tax rate was approximately 23.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The calculation is based on a ratio where the numerator is the adjusted income tax expense of $16,299 and the denominator is $70,037, which equals adjusted net income of $53,739 plus adjusted income tax expense.

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**(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Six months ended June 30, 2025** | **Six months ended June 30, 2025** | **Six months ended June 30, 2025** | **Six months ended June 30, 2025** | **Six months ended June 30, 2025** | **Six months ended June 30, 2025** | **Six months ended June 30, 2025** | **Six months ended June 30, 2025** | **Six months ended June 30, 2025** | **Six months ended June 30, 2025** | **Six months ended June 30, 2025** |
| | **GAAP amount** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjusted non-GAAP amount** |
| | **GAAP amount** | **Interest, net** | **(Gain) loss on sale of business** | **(Gain) loss on investments, net** | **(Income) loss from equity method investments, net** | **Amortization** | **Share-based compensation** | **Acquisition, integration, and other costs** | **Disposal related costs** | **Lease asset impairments and other charges** | **Adjusted non-GAAP amount** |
| Direct costs | $(96182) | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $131 | $60 | $— | $— | $(95991) |
| Sales and marketing | $(269278) |  |  |  |  |  | 2335 | 2219 |  |  | $(264724) |
| Research, development, and engineering | $(32354) |  |  |  |  |  | 1727 | 238 |  |  | $(30389) |
| General, administrative, and other related costs | $(100980) |  |  |  |  |  | 17286 | 913 | 1 | 871 | $(81909) |
| Depreciation and amortization | $(113438) |  |  |  |  | 59449 |  |  |  |  | $(53989) |
| Interest expense, net | $(12654) | 163 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $(12491) |
| Gain on investments, net | $4340 |  |  | (4340) |  |  |  |  |  |  | $— |
| Other loss, net | $(8589) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $(8589) |
| Income tax expense <sup>(1)</sup> | $(12873) | (41) |  |  |  | (14398) | (3821) | (870) |  | (188) | $(32191) |
| Income from equity method investment, net | $11745 |  |  |  | (11745) |  |  |  |  |  | $— |
| Total non-GAAP adjustments |  | $122 | $— | $(4340) | $(11745) | $45051 | $17658 | $2560 | $1 | $683 |  |

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(1) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted effective tax rate was approximately 24.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The calculation is based on a ratio where the numerator is the adjusted income tax expense of $32,191 and the denominator is $132,763, which equals adjusted net income of $100,572 plus adjusted income tax expense.

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**(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Six months ended June 30, 2024** | **Six months ended June 30, 2024** | **Six months ended June 30, 2024** | **Six months ended June 30, 2024** | **Six months ended June 30, 2024** | **Six months ended June 30, 2024** | **Six months ended June 30, 2024** | **Six months ended June 30, 2024** | **Six months ended June 30, 2024** | **Six months ended June 30, 2024** | **Six months ended June 30, 2024** |
| | **GAAP amount** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjustments** | **Adjusted non-GAAP amount** |
| | **GAAP amount** | **Interest, net** | **(Gain) loss on sale of business** | **(Gain) loss on investments, net** | **(Income) loss from equity method investments, net** | **Amortization** | **Share-based compensation** | **Acquisition, integration, and other costs** | **Disposal related costs** | **Lease asset impairments and other charges** | **Adjusted non-GAAP amount** |
| Direct costs | $(95911) | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $123 | $271 | $— | $— | $(95517) |
| Sales and marketing | $(241766) |  |  |  |  |  | 1851 | 2490 |  |  | $(237425) |
| Research, development, and engineering | $(34569) |  |  |  |  |  | 2161 | 1494 | 40 |  | $(30874) |
| General, administrative, and other related costs | $(98015) |  |  |  |  |  | 16337 | 5848 | 533 | 843 | $(74454) |
| Depreciation and amortization | $(100594) |  |  |  |  | 54280 |  |  |  |  | $(46314) |
| Interest expense, net | $(3573) | 16 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $(3557) |
| Loss on sale of business | $(3780) |  | 3780 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $— |
| Loss on investments, net | $(7654) |  |  | 7654 |  |  |  |  |  |  | $— |
| Other income, net | $5163 |  | (4890) |  |  |  |  | (537) |  |  | $(264) |
| Income tax expense <sup>(1)</sup> | $(15221) | (4) | 1222 | (577) |  | (13016) | (3265) | (3481) | (141) | (186) | $(34669) |
| Income from equity method investment, net | $8172 |  |  |  | (8172) |  |  |  |  |  | $— |
| Total non-GAAP adjustments |  | $12 | $112 | $7077 | $(8172) | $41264 | $17207 | $6085 | $432 | $657 |  |

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(1) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted effective tax rate was approximately 23.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The calculation is based on a ratio where the numerator is the adjusted income tax expense of $34,669 and the denominator is $146,880, which equals adjusted net income of $112,211 plus adjusted income tax expense.

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**ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES**

**(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)**

The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Net cash provided by operating activities to Free cash flow:

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| **<u>2025</u>** | **Q1** | **Q2** | **Q3** | **Q4** | **YTD** |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $20613 | $57074 | $— | $— | $77687 |
| Less: Purchases of property and equipment | (25619) | (30133) |  |  | (55752) |
| Free cash flow | $(5006) | $26941 | $— | $— | $21935 |

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| **<u>2024</u>** | **Q1** | **Q2** | **Q3** | **Q4** | **YTD** |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $75558 | $50564 | $105960 | $158233 | $390315 |
| Less: Purchases of property and equipment | (28129) | (25504) | (25843) | (27159) | (106635) |
| Free cash flow | $47429 | $25060 | $80117 | $131074 | $283680 |

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## Exhibit 99.2

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www.ziffdavis.com©2025 Ziff Davis. All rights reserved. SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS August 6, 2025 Exhibit 99.2

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2 Certain statements in this presentation are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, particularly those regarding our 2025 financial guidance. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs as of August 6, 2025 ("Release Date") and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward- looking statements. These factors and uncertainties include, among other items: the Company's ability to grow advertising, licensing, and subscription revenues, profitability, and cash flows, particularly in light of an uncertain U.S. or worldwide economy, including the possibility of economic downturn or recession; the Company's ability to make interest and debt payments; the Company's ability to identify, close, and successfully transition acquisitions; customer growth and retention; the Company's ability to create compelling content; our reliance on third-party platforms; the threat of content piracy and developments related to artificial intelligence; increased competition and rapid technological changes; variability of the Company's revenue based on changing conditions in particular industries and the economy generally; protection of the Company's proprietary technology or infringement by the Company of intellectual property of others; the risk of losing critical third-party vendors or key personnel; the risks associated with fraudulent activity, system failure, or a security breach; risks related to our ability to adhere to our internal controls and procedures; the risk of adverse changes in the U.S. or international regulatory environments, including but not limited to the imposition or increase of taxes or regulatory-related fees; the risks related to supply chain disruptions, increased tariffs and trade protection measures, inflationary conditions, and rising interest rates; the risk of liability for legal and other claims; and the numerous other factors set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting the Company, refer to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the other reports filed by the Company from time-to-time with the SEC, each of which is available at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements provided in this presentation, including those regarding our 2025 financial guidance, are based on limited information available to the Company as of the Release Date and are subject to change. Although management's expectations may change after the Release Date, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update these statements. All information in this presentation speaks as of the Release Date and any redistribution or rebroadcast of this presentation after that date is not intended and will not be construed as updating or confirming such information. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this presentation have the meanings set forth in the Company's earnings press release issued on the Release Date. Third-Party Information Any third-party trademarks, including names, logos and brands, referenced by the Company in this presentation are property of their respective owners. Any references to third-party trademarks are for identification purposes only and shall be considered nominative fair use under trademark law. Industry, Market and Other Data Certain information that may be contained in this presentation concerning our industry and the markets in which we operate, including our general expectations and market position, market opportunity and market size, is based on reports from various sources. Because this information involves a number of assumptions and limitations, you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such information. We have not independently verified market data and industry forecasts provided by any of these or any other third-party sources referred to in this presentation. In addition, projections, assumptions and estimates of our future performance and the future performance of the industry in which we operate are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors. These and other factors could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the estimates made by third parties and by us. Non-GAAP Financial information Included in this presentation are certain financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP measures, as defined by Ziff Davis, may not be comparable to similar non-GAAP measures presented by other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. The presentation of such measures, which may include adjustments to exclude unusual or non-recurring items, should not be construed as an inference that Ziff Davis' future results or leverage will be unaffected by other unusual or non-recurring items. Please see the "Supplemental Information" to this presentation for details related to how we define these non-GAAP measures and reconciliations thereof to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. We use these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our recurring core business operating results or, in certain cases, may be non-cash in nature. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparisons to our historical performance and liquidity. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors both because (1) they allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision-making, (2) certain measures are used to determine the amount of annual incentive compensation paid to our named executive officers, and (3) they are used by the analyst community to help them analyze the health of our business. Safe Harbor for Forward-looking Statements

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3 Some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation include, but are not limited to, our ability and intention to: • Manage certain risks inherent to our business, such as costs associated with fraudulent activity, system failure, or security breach; effectively maintaining and managing our billing systems; the time and resources required to manage our legal proceedings; liability for legal and other claims; or adhering to our internal controls and procedures; • Compete with other similar providers with regard to price, service, functionality; • Achieve business and financial objectives in light of burdensome domestic and international laws and regulations, including those related to data privacy, access, security, retention, and sharing; • Successfully adapt to technological changes and diversify services and related revenues at acceptable levels of financial return; • Successfully develop and protect our intellectual property, both domestically and internationally, including our brands, content, copyrights, patents, trademarks, and domain names from infringement by third parties, and avoid infringing upon the proprietary rights of others; • Manage certain risks associated with environmental, social, and governmental matters, including related reporting obligations, that could adversely affect our reputation and performance; • Recruit and retain key personnel and maintain the beneficial aspects of our corporate culture globally; • Meet our publicly announced guidance or other expectations about our business and future operating results; and • Respond to other factors set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by us with the SEC and the other reports we file from time to time with the SEC. • Sustain growth or profitability, particularly in light of an uncertain U.S. or worldwide economy, including the possibility of an economic downturn or recession, continuing inflation, supply chain disruptions, and other factors and their related impacts on customer acquisition and retention rates, customer usage levels, and credit and debit card payment declines; • Maintain and increase our customer base and average revenue per customer; • Generate sufficient cash flow to make interest and debt payments, reinvest in our business, and pursue desired activities and businesses plans while satisfying restrictive covenants relating to debt obligations; • Acquire businesses on acceptable terms, execute on our investment strategies, successfully manage our growth, and integrate and realize anticipated synergies from such acquisitions; • Continue to expand our businesses and operations internationally in the wake of numerous risks, including adverse currency fluctuations, difficulty in staffing and managing international operations, higher operating costs as a percentage of revenues, or the implementation of adverse regulations; • Maintain our financial position, operating results and cash flows in the event that we incur new or unanticipated costs or tax liabilities, including those relating to federal and state income tax and indirect taxes, such as sales, value-added, and telecommunication taxes; • Manage certain risks related to the unauthorized use of our content and the infringement of our intellectual property rights by developers and users of generative artificial intelligence ("AI"); • Prevent system failures, security breaches, and other technological issues; • Accurately estimate the assumptions underlying our effective worldwide tax rate; • Maintain favorable relationships with critical third-party vendors that are financially stable; • Create compelling digital media content facilitating increased traffic and advertising levels and additional advertisers or an increase in advertising spend, and effectively target digital media advertisements to desired audiences; Risk Factors

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4 $320.8 $352.2 Q2 2024 Q2 2025 9.8% $96.3 $107.7 Q2 2024 Q2 2025 $1.18 $1.24 Q2 2024 Q2 2025 11.8% 5.1% Adjusted EBITDA (1) (in millions) Adjusted diluted EPS (1) Revenues (in millions) Q2 2025 Consolidated Financial Snapshot 1. See "Supplemental Information" for non-GAAP reconciliations.

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5 Revenue by Type (1)(2) $170 $197 Q2 2024 Q2 2025 15.5% 1. Throughout this presentation, revenues are net of inter-segment revenues and revenues by revenue source may not foot to total revenues due to rounding. 2. Excludes revenues that are classified as "other". $142 $149 Q2 2024 Q2 2025 Quarterly Revenues (1) (in millions) Quarterly Revenues (1) (in millions) 5.0% Advertising and Performance Marketing Subscription and Licensing

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6 $17.3 $18.3 23.9% 22.6% Q2 2024 Q2 2025 $69.3 $78.8 $1.9 $2.6 Q2 2024 Q2 2025 Q2 2025 Technology & Shopping Segment Quarterly Revenues (in millions) Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA & Margin (1) (in millions) 11.3% 5.3% Other Subscription and Licensing Advertising and Performance Marketing 1. See "Supplemental Information" for non-GAAP reconciliations. $1.4 ($0.6)$72.5 $80.8

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7 $12.3 $15.2 28.6% 32.9% Q2 2024 Q2 2025 $43.0 $46.2 $28.2 $32.3 $14.8 $14.0 Q2 2024 Q2 2025 Q2 2025 Gaming & Entertainment Segment Quarterly Revenues (in millions) Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA & Margin (1) (in millions) 23.7% 7.5% Other Subscription and Licensing Advertising and Performance Marketing 1. See "Supplemental Information" for non-GAAP reconciliations.

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8 $30.1 $33.4 35.0% 33.6% Q2 2024 Q2 2025 $86.0 $99.5 $70.4 $82.5 $12.2 $13.7 $3.4 $3.2 Q2 2024 Q2 2025 Q2 2025 Health & Wellness Segment Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA & Margin (1) (in millions) Quarterly Revenues (in millions) Other Subscription and Licensing Advertising and Performance Marketing 15.7% 11.0% 1. See "Supplemental Information" for non-GAAP reconciliations.

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9 $50.3 $57.4 $2.5 $3.2 $43.9 $50.3 $3.8 $3.9 Q2 2024 Q2 2025 $24.2 $27.2 48.0% 47.3% Q2 2024 Q2 2025 Q2 2025 Connectivity Segment Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA & Margin (1) (in millions) Quarterly Revenues (in millions) Other Subscription and Licensing Advertising and Performance Marketing 14.2% 1. See "Supplemental Information" for non-GAAP reconciliations. 12.4%

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10 $22.2 $23.4 32.1% 34.2% Q2 2024 Q2 2025 $69.0 $68.3 Q2 2024 Q2 2025 Subscription and Licensing Q2 2025 Cybersecurity & Martech Segment Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA & Margin (1) (in millions) Quarterly Revenues (in millions) (0.9%) 5.4% 1. See "Supplemental Information" for non-GAAP reconciliations.

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11 ($ in millions) June 30, 2025 Cash and Cash Equivalents $457 Long-term Investments 140 Total Cash and Investments $597 4.625% High-Yield Notes $460 1.75% Convertible Notes 149 3.625% Convertible Notes 263 Total Gross Debt (1) $872 Multiple of Q2 2025 TTM Adj. EBITDA Gross Debt $872 1.7x Gross Debt less Cash $415 0.8x Gross Debt less Cash and Investments $275 0.5x Ziff Davis Capital Structure 1. Reflects the outstanding principal amount of gross debt.

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2025 FINANCIAL GUIDANCE

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13 Ziff Davis reaffirms its annual guidance for Revenues, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted diluted EPS Ziff Davis FY 2025 Guidance Range $ in millions, except for per share amounts Low Midpoint High Midpoint YoY % Increase vs 2024A Revenues $1,442 $1,472 $1,502 5.0% Adjusted EBITDA (1) $505 $523 $542 6.0% Adjusted diluted EPS (1) $6.64 $6.96 $7.28 5.1% 1. See "Supplemental Information" for non-GAAP reconciliations. A reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted diluted EPS to the corresponding GAAP financial measures is not available without unreasonable effort due primarily to variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of certain non-operating items such as (Gain) loss on investments, net, Other (income) loss, net, and other unanticipated items that may arise in the future. 2025 Guidance (Forward-Looking Statements)

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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15 Non-GAAP Financial Measures The below non-GAAP financial measures are not measures presented in accordance with GAAP, and our use of these terms may vary from that of other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. These non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company's results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the certain items listed below. We believe that excluding these items from the non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peers, many of which exclude similar items. We believe that non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance. We further believe these measures are useful to investors in that they allow for greater transparency of certain line items in the Company's financial statements. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Net income (loss) with adjustments to reflect the addition or elimination of certain items including, but not limited to: Interest expense, net; (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment, net; (Gain) loss on sale of businesses; (Gain) loss on investments, net; Other (income) loss, net; Income tax (benefit) expense; (Income) loss from equity method investment, net of tax; Depreciation and amortization; Share-based compensation; Acquisition, integration, and other costs; Disposal related costs; Lease asset impairments and other charges; and Goodwill impairment. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by Total Revenues. Adjusted net income (loss) is defined as Net income (loss) with adjustments to reflect the addition or elimination of certain statement of operations items including, but not limited to: Interest, net; (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment, net; (Gain) loss on sale of businesses; (Gain) loss on investments, net; (Income) loss from equity method investment, net of tax; Amortization; Share-based compensation; Acquisition, integration, and other costs; Disposal related costs; Lease asset impairments and other charges; and Goodwill impairment. Adjusted diluted EPS is calculated by dividing Adjusted net income (loss) by the diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding excluding the effect of convertible debt dilution. Free cash flow is defined as Net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property and equipment, plus changes in contingent consideration (if any). Adjusted effective tax rate is calculated based upon the GAAP effective tax rate with adjustments for the tax applicable to non-GAAP adjustments to Net income (loss), generally based upon the effective marginal tax rate of each adjustment.

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16 $ in 000's Ziff Davis Three months ended June 30, 2025 2024 Net income $26,343 $36,910 Interest expense, net 6,523 1,804 Gain on investments, net (4,340) (3,051) Other loss (income), net 5,786 (5,267) Income tax expense 4,286 6,990 Income from equity method investment, net of tax (5,115) (8,817) Depreciation and amortization 57,606 52,141 Share-based compensation 11,727 11,600 Acquisition, integration, and other costs 3,987 3,837 Disposal related costs — 77 Lease asset impairments and other charges 851 40 Adjusted EBITDA $107,654 $96,264 Non-GAAP reconciliation: Adjusted EBITDA

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17 Q2 2025 Technology & Shopping Gaming & Entertainment Health & Wellness Connectivity Cybersecurity & Martech Corporate (1) Total $ in 000's Revenues $80,776 $46,226 $99,452 $57,406 $68,349 $— $352,209 (Loss) income from operations $(7,944) $11,255 $16,018 $18,804 $12,235 $(16,885) $33,483 Depreciation and amortization 23,049 3,054 14,371 7,272 9,821 39 57,606 Share-based compensation 1,437 449 1,626 879 1,135 6,201 11,727 Acquisition, integration, and other costs 1,720 331 771 197 79 889 3,987 Lease asset impairments and other charges 4 100 653 — 99 (5) 851 Adjusted EBITDA $18,266 $15,189 $33,439 $27,152 $23,369 $(9,761) $107,654 Non-GAAP reconciliation: Adjusted EBITDA by Segment Q2 2024 Technology & Shopping Gaming & Entertainment Health & Wellness Connectivity Cybersecurity & Martech Corporate (1) Total $ in 000's Revenues $72,567 $42,981 $85,988 $50,281 $68,983 $— $320,800 (Loss) income from operations $(8,067) $8,198 $13,302 $21,702 $11,547 $(18,113) $28,569 Depreciation and amortization 19,863 2,841 13,013 7,617 8,800 7 52,141 Share-based compensation 1,625 327 1,509 764 1,222 6,153 11,600 Acquisition, integration, and other costs 4,086 916 2,276 (5,923) 471 2,011 3,837 Disposal related costs — — — — 20 57 77 Lease asset impairments and other charges (162) — 15 — 105 82 40 Adjusted EBITDA $17,345 $12,282 $30,115 $24,160 $22,165 $(9,803) $96,264 1. Corporate includes certain unallocated overhead costs that were historically presented within the Digital Media reportable segment.

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18 $ in 000's Ziff Davis Three months ended June 30, 2024 2025 Per diluted share (1) 2024 Per diluted share (1) Net income $26,343 $0.62 $36,910 $0.77 Interest, net 61 — 17 — Gain on sale of businesses — — (3,668) (0.08) Gain on investments, net (4,340) (0.10) (2,591) (0.06) Income from equity method investment, net of tax (5,115) (0.12) (8,817) (0.19) Amortization 23,183 0.56 21,179 0.47 Share-based compensation 7,842 0.19 9,421 0.21 Acquisition, integration, and other costs 3,002 0.07 1,214 0.03 Disposal related costs — — 60 — Lease asset impairment and other charges 656 0.02 14 — Dilutive effect of the convertible debt — — — 0.03 Adjusted net income $51,632 $1.24 $53,739 $1.18 Non-GAAP reconciliation: Adjusted net income and Adjusted diluted EPS 1. The reconciliation of Net income per diluted share to Adjusted net income per diluted share may not foot since each is calculated independently.

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19 Q2 2025 GAAP amount Interest, net (Gain) loss on sale of business (Gain) loss on investments, net (Income) loss from equity method investments, net Amortization Share-based compensation Acquisition, integration, and other costs Disposal related costs Lease asset impairments and other charges Adjusted non-GAAP amount $ in 000's Direct costs $(48,974) $– $– $– $– $– $68 $(6) $– $– $(48,912) Sales and marketing $(141,598) – – – – – 1,349 1,237 – – $(139,012) Research, development, and engineering $(16,478) – – – – – 937 303 – – $(15,238) General, administrative, and other related costs $(54,070) – – – – – 9,373 2,453 – 851 $(41,393) Depreciation and amortization $(57,606) – – – – 30,658 – – – – $(26,948) Interest expense $(6,523) 82 – – – – – – – – $(6,441) Gain on investment, net $4,340 – – (4,340) – – – – – – $– Other loss, net $(5,786) – – – – – – – – – $(5,786) Income tax expense (1) $(4,286) (21) – – – (7,475) (3,885) (985) – (195) $(16,847) Income from equity method investment, net of tax $5,115 – – – (5,115) – – – – – $– Total non-GAAP adjustments $61 $— $(4,340) $(5,115) $23,183 $7,842 $3,002 $— $656 Q2 2024 GAAP amount Interest, net (Gain) loss on sale of business (Gain) loss on investments, net (Income) loss from equity method investments, net Amortization Share-based compensation Acquisition, integration, and other costs Disposal related costs Lease asset impairments and other charges Adjusted non-GAAP amount $ in 000's Direct costs $(50,024) $– $– $– $– $– $62 $101 $– $– $(49,861) Sales and marketing $(124,766) – – – – – 1,093 1,949 – – $(121,724) Research, development, and engineering $(16,795) – – – – – 1,071 1,271 – – $(14,453) General, administrative, and other related costs $(48,505) – – – – – 9,374 516 77 40 $(38,498) Depreciation and amortization $(52,141) – – – – 27,856 – – – – $(24,285) Interest expense $(1,804) 23 – – – – – – – – $(1,781) Gain on investments, net $3,051 – – (3,051) – – – – – – $– Other income, net $5,267 – (4,890) – – – – (537) – – $(160) Income tax expense (2) $(6,990) (6) 1,222 460 – (6,677) (2,179) (2,086) (17) (26) $(16,299) Income from equity method investment, net of tax $8,817 – – – (8,817) – – – – – $– Total non-GAAP adjustments $17 $(3,668) $(2,591) $(8,817) $21,179 $9,421 $1,214 $60 $14 1. Adjusted effective tax rate was approximately 24.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The calculation is based on a ratio where the numerator is the adjusted income tax expense of $16,847 and the denominator is $68,479, which equals adjusted net income of $51,632 plus adjusted income tax expense. 2. Adjusted effective tax rate was approximately 23.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The calculation is based on a ratio where the numerator is the adjusted income tax expense of $16,299 and the denominator is $70,037, which equals adjusted net income of $53,739 plus adjusted income tax expense. Q2 2025 and Q2 2024 Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

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20 $ in 000's Ziff Davis Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net cash provided by operating activities $57,074 $50,564 $77,687 $126,122 Less: Purchases of property and equipment (30,133) (25,504) (55,752) (53,633) Free cash flow $26,941 $25,060 $21,935 $72,489 Non-GAAP reconciliation: Free Cash Flow

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21 Organic Growth (1) 2023 2024 2025 Year over Year Growth Rates Q3 Q4 FY Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY Q1 Q2 Organic Revenues (1) 0% 0% (2%) 1% (4%) (1%) (3%) (2%) (1%) 4% Total Revenues 0% (2%) (2%) 2% (2%) 4% 6% 3% 4% 10% 1. The Company includes revenues from an acquired business in organic revenues in the first month in which the Company can compare that full month in the current year against the corresponding full month under its ownership in the prior year. Similarly, the Company excludes revenues from divested assets beginning with the quarter of the disposal of the asset, as well as from the prior year's comparable period(s). Beginning in Q2 2025, the Company excludes revenues from certain brands that are in managed decline. Revenues from these brands were $4.9 million in Q2 2025. Year over year organic growth rates have been recast for the periods prior to Q2 2025 to reflect this definition. If revenues from these brands were included in Q2 2025 and Q2 2024, the year over year growth rate for organic revenues would have been 2%.

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22 2024 2025 Q2 Q2 Technology & Shopping Net advertising and performance marketing revenue retention (1) 90.0% 95.0% Customers (2) 576 619 Quarterly revenue per customer (3) $120,230 $127,299 Gaming & Entertainment Net advertising and performance marketing revenue retention (1) 88.0% 93.7% Customers (2) 417 431 Quarterly revenue per customer (3) $67,565 $74,830 Health & Wellness Net advertising and performance marketing revenue retention (1) 93.7% 97.4% Customers (2) 839 866 Quarterly revenue per customer (3) $82,847 $94,718 Key Operating Metrics by Segment - Advertising and Performance Marketing 1. Net advertising and performance marketing revenue retention equals (i) the trailing twelve months revenues recognized related to prior year customers in the current year period (excluding revenues from acquisitions during the stub period) divided by (ii) the trailing twelve months revenues recognized related to prior year customers in the prior year period (excluding revenues from acquisitions during the stub period). This excludes customers that generated less than $10,000 of revenues in the measurement period. 2. Excludes customers that generated less than $2,500 in the quarter. 3. Represents total gross quarterly advertising and performance marketing revenues divided by customers as defined in footnote (2).

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23 2024 2025 Q2 Q2 Gaming & Entertainment Customers (1)(2) 469,000 527,000 Average quarterly revenue per customer (2)(3) $31.50 $26.47 Health & Wellness Customers (1)(2) 1,655,000 1,892,000 Average quarterly revenue per customer (2)(3) $7.38 $7.17 Connectivity Customers (1)(2) 24,000 25,000 Average quarterly revenue per customer (2)(3) $1,820 $2,047 Cybersecurity & Martech Customers (1)(4) 1,271,000 1,232,000 Average quarterly revenue per customer (3) $54.25 $55.48 Key Operating Metrics by Segment - Subscription and Licensing 1. Represents the quarterly average of the end of month customer counts (rounded). 2. The metric includes the sale of perpetual software licenses, when applicable, revenues for which is recorded at a point-in time rather than over-time. 3. Represents quarterly gross subscription and licensing revenues divided by customers as defined in footnote (1). 4. Resellers within Cybersecurity & Martech segment are counted as one customer when there is not visibility into the number of underlying customers served by the reseller.

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