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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): November 6, 2024

VIZIO HOLDING CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-40271
85-4185335
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
39 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
(949) 428-2525
(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:
☐ 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:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per shareVZIONew York Stock Exchange
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. o


Item 2.02    Results of Operations.
On November 6, 2024, VIZIO Holding Corp. (“VIZIO”) announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. VIZIO’s press release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 6, 2024, VIZIO posted supplemental investor materials on the investor relations section of its website (investors.vizio.com). VIZIO announces material information to the public about VIZIO, its products and services, and other matters through a variety of means, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases, public conference calls, webcasts, the investor relations section of its website (investors.vizio.com), its blog (accessible via vizio.com/en/newsroom) and its X account (@VIZIO) in order to achieve broad, non-exclusionary distribution of information to the public and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
The information in Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is intended to be 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 otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit NumberDescription
99.1
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL)
 




SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf of the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 VIZIO HOLDING CORP.
Date: November 6, 2024By:/s/ Adam Townsend
Adam Townsend
Chief Financial Officer



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Exhibit 99.1
VIZIO HOLDING CORP.
Reports Q3 2024 Financial Results
Platform+ net revenue increased 26% year-over-year (YoY) to $197.0 million
Platform+ gross profit increased 16% YoY to $115.8 million
SmartCast Average Revenue Per User increased 18% YoY to $37.17
Irvine, CA., November 6, 2024—VIZIO Holding Corp. (NYSE: VZIO) today announced the following results for the three months ended September 30, 2024:
Financial and operational highlights include the following, compared to Q3'23:
•Net revenue of $444.7 million, up 4%
•Platform+ net revenue of $197.0 million, up 26%
•Gross profit of $109.1 million, up 13%
•Platform+ gross profit of $115.8 million, up 16%
•Net income of $0.5 million, compared to $13.8 million
•Adjusted EBITDA1 of $8.8 million which includes acquisition-related costs of $10.6 million and cash incentive awards in lieu of equity awards of $3.1 million in connection with our long-term incentive plan, compared to $26.9 million
•SmartCast Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) of $37.17, up 18%

Q3'24 Business highlights include:
•Reached 19.1 million SmartCast Active Accounts, which streamed 5.8 billion hours2
•Grew SmartCast Hours per average SmartCast Active Account to 101 per month, up 5% YoY
•Expanded our direct ad relationships by 20% compared to Q3'233
•Unveiled the VIZIO Sports Zone, making it faster and easier for sports fans to find and stream games directly from the home screen
•Introduced WatchFree+ to the VIZIO mobile app, allowing users to take their favorite channels wherever they go
•Extended the WatchFree+ offering with channels from Military Heroes, Duck Dynasty, BBC Earth, and BritBox Mysteries
•Launched 26 new apps, including Lights Out Sports, Knight Time, Victory+, and Spirits Network bringing the total number of built-in apps to over 270

1 A reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA is provided below.
2 Streamed hours represent SmartCast Hours.
3 Direct ad relationships consists of the number of advertisers that purchased advertising inventory directly from VIZIO during the third quarter. 


Selected Quarterly Financial Results
(Unaudited, in millions, except percentages and SmartCast ARPU)

Three Months Ended
September 30,
20242023% Change
Financial Highlights
Net Revenue
Device$247.7 $270.0 (8)%
Platform+197.0 156.2 26 %
Total Net Revenue444.7 426.2 4 %
Gross Profit
Device(6.7)(3.3)NM
Platform+115.8 99.8 16 %
Total Gross Profit109.1 96.5 13 %
Operating Expenses1
114.7 83.8 37 %
Net Income$0.5 $13.8 (96)%
Adjusted EBITDA2,3
$8.8 $26.9 (67)%
Operational Metrics
Smart TV Shipments1.0 1.1(5)%
SmartCast Active Accounts (as of)
19.1 17.97 %
Total VIZIO Hours9,468 8,9136 %
SmartCast Hours5,771 5,15312 %
SmartCast ARPU$37.17 $31.5518 %
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1 Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024 include share-based compensation of $10.6 million. Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023 include share-based compensation of $11.4 million.
2 A reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA is provided below.
3 2024 Adjusted EBITDA includes acquisition-related costs of $10.6 million and cash incentive awards in lieu of equity awards of $3.1 million in connection with our long-term incentive plan.
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About VIZIO
Founded and headquartered in Orange County, California, our mission at VIZIO Holding Corp. (NYSE: VZIO) is to deliver immersive entertainment and compelling lifestyle enhancements that make our products the center of the connected home. We are driving the future of televisions through our integrated platform of cutting-edge Smart TVs and powerful operating system. We also offer a portfolio of innovative sound bars that deliver consumers an elevated audio experience. Our platform gives content providers more ways to distribute their content and advertisers more tools to connect with the right audience.
Supplemental Financial and Other Information
Supplemental financial and other information can be accessed through our Investor Relations website at investors.vizio.com. We announce material information to the public about our company, products and services, and other matters through a variety of means, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases, public conference calls, webcasts, our Investor Relations website (investors.vizio.com), our blog (accessible via vizio.com/en/newsroom) and our X account (@VIZIO) in order to achieve broad, non-exclusionary distribution of information to the public and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
Key Operational and Financial Metrics
We review certain key operational and financial metrics to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions. We regularly review and may adjust our processes for calculating our internal metrics to improve their accuracy.
The metrics included in this press release, including the key operational and financial metrics defined below, as well as SmartCast Hours per SmartCast Active Account and direct advertising client relationships, are not based on any standardized industry methodology and are not necessarily calculated in the same manner or comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Similarly, these metrics may differ from estimates published by third parties or from similarly titled metrics of our competitors due to differences in methodology. The numbers that we use to calculate these metrics are based on internal data. While these numbers are based on what we believe to be reasonable judgments and estimates for the applicable period of measurement, there are inherent challenges in measuring usage and engagement. We regularly review and may adjust our processes for calculating our internal metrics to improve their accuracy.
Smart TV Shipments. We define Smart TV Shipments as the number of Smart TV units shipped to retailers or direct to consumers in a given period. Smart TV Shipments currently drive the majority of our revenue and provide the foundation for increased adoption of our SmartCast operating system and the growth of our Platform+ revenue. The growth rate between Smart TV Shipments and Device net revenue is not directly correlated because VIZIO’s Device net revenue can be impacted by other variables, such as the series and sizes of Smart TVs sold during the period, the introduction of new products as well as the number of sound bars shipped.
SmartCast Active Accounts. We define SmartCast Active Accounts as the number of VIZIO Smart TVs where a user has activated the SmartCast operating system through an internet connection at least once in the past 30 days. We believe that the number of SmartCast Active Accounts is an important metric to measure the size of our engaged user base, the attractiveness and usability of our operating system, and subsequent monetization opportunities to increase our Platform+ net revenue.
Total VIZIO Hours. We define Total VIZIO Hours as the aggregate amount of time users spend utilizing our Smart TVs in any capacity. We believe this usage metric is useful to understanding our total potential monetization opportunities.
SmartCast Hours. We define SmartCast Hours as the aggregate amount of time viewers engage with our SmartCast platform to stream content or access other applications. This metric reflects the size of the audience engaged with our operating system as well as indicates the growth and awareness of our platform. It is also a measure of the success of our offerings in addressing increased user demand for OTT streaming. Greater user engagement translates into increased revenue opportunities as we earn a significant portion of our Platform+ net revenue through advertising, which is influenced by the amount of time users spend on our platform.


SmartCast ARPU. We define SmartCast ARPU as total Platform+ net revenue, less revenue attributable to legacy VIZIO V.I.A. Plus units, during the preceding four quarters divided by the average of (i) the number of SmartCast Active Accounts at the end of the current period; and (ii) the number of SmartCast Active Accounts at the end of the corresponding prior year period. SmartCast ARPU indicates the level at which we are monetizing our SmartCast Active Account user base. Growth in SmartCast ARPU is driven significantly by our ability to add users to our platform and our ability to monetize those users.
Device gross profit. We define Device gross profit as Device net revenue less Device cost of goods sold in a given period. Device gross profit is directly influenced by consumer demand, device offerings, and our ability to maintain a cost-efficient supply chain.
Platform+ gross profit. We define Platform+ gross profit as Platform+ net revenue less Platform+ cost of goods sold in a given period. As we continue to grow and scale our business, we expect Platform+ gross profit to increase over the long term.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our financial information presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, or GAAP, VIZIO considers certain financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, including Adjusted EBITDA. We define Adjusted EBITDA as total net income (loss) before interest income, net, other income (expense), net, (benefit from) provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization and share-based compensation. We consider Adjusted EBITDA to be an important metric to assess our operating performance and help us to manage our working capital needs. Utilizing Adjusted EBITDA, we can identify and evaluate trends in our business as well as provide investors with consistency and comparability to facilitate period-to-period comparisons of our business. We believe that providing users with non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA may assist investors in seeing VIZIO’s operating results through the eyes of management and in comparing VIZIO’s operating results over multiple periods with other companies in our industry.
We use Adjusted EBITDA in conjunction with net income (loss) as part of our overall assessment of our operating performance and the management of our working capital needs. Our definition of Adjusted EBITDA may differ from the definition used by other companies and therefore comparability may be limited. In addition, other companies may not publish Adjusted EBITDA or similar metrics. Furthermore, Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations in that it does not include the impact of certain expenses that are reflected in our condensed consolidated statement of operations that are necessary to run our business. Thus, Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or in isolation from, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, including net income (loss).
We compensate for these limitations by providing a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss). We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety, not to rely on any single financial measure and to view Adjusted EBITDA in conjunction with net income (loss).
Forward-looking information
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or VIZIO’s future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward looking statements because they contain words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “going to,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “continue,” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, priorities, plans, or intentions.
There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from statements made in this press release. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, our actual results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed on February 28, 2024, and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q


for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as filed on May 8, 2024, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as filed on August 7, 2024. Additional information will also be set forth in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to VIZIO as of the date hereof, and VIZIO disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Contact Information

Investors and Analysts:
Michael Marks
IR@vizio.com

Media:
PR@vizio.com

Source: VIZIO Holding Corp.


VIZIO HOLDING CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited, in millions except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
September 30,		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024202320242023
Net revenue:
Device$247.7 $270.0 $709.9 $753.4 
Platform+197.0 156.2 526.0 423.9 
Total net revenue444.7 426.2 1,235.9 1,177.3 
Cost of goods sold:
Device254.4 273.3 723.0 754.7 
Platform+81.2 56.4 223.3 164.5 
Total cost of goods sold335.6 329.7 946.3 919.2 
Gross profit:
Device(6.7)(3.3)(13.1)(1.3)
Platform+115.8 99.8 302.7 259.4 
Total gross profit109.1 96.5 289.6 258.1 
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative85.2 63.6 241.1 180.4 
Marketing11.5 9.2 29.8 26.9 
Research and development16.8 9.8 47.4 31.7 
Depreciation and amortization1.2 1.2 3.7 3.3 
Total operating expenses114.7 83.8 322.0 242.3 
(Loss) income from operations(5.6)12.7 (32.4)15.8 
Interest income, net4.0 3.5 11.1 9.0 
Other income (expense), net1.1 (0.1)4.4 0.1 
Total non-operating income, net5.1 3.4 15.5 9.1 
(Loss) income before income taxes(0.5)16.1 (16.9)24.9 
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes(1.0)2.3 (5.5)9.9 
Net income (loss)$0.5 $13.8 $(11.4)$15.0 
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Class A and Class B stockholders:
Basic $0.00 $0.07 $(0.06)$0.08 
Diluted$0.00 $0.07 $(0.06)$0.08 
Weighted-average Class A and Class B common shares outstanding:
Basic201.6 196.7 199.6 196.0 
Diluted211.7 199.9 199.6 200.2 


VIZIO HOLDING CORP.


Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in millions except par values)
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$224.5 $221.6 
Short-term investments134.5 129.9 
Accounts receivable, net323.9 381.2 
Inventories49.1 6.8 
Income tax receivable23.7 9.0 
Prepaid and other current assets55.2 45.9 
Total current assets810.9 794.4 
Property, equipment and software, net17.5 19.7 
Goodwill44.8 44.8 
Deferred income taxes49.6 49.6 
Other assets66.1 52.2 
Total assets$988.9 $960.7 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable due to related parties$52.0 $109.1 
Accounts payable221.6 157.8 
Accrued expenses178.0 178.6 
Accrued royalties29.3 40.7 
Other current liabilities8.8 5.8 
Total current liabilities489.7 492.0 
Other long-term liabilities18.9 19.4 
Total liabilities508.6 511.4 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 100.0 shares authorized and no shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023— — 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,350.0 shares authorized as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
•Class A, 127.2 and 125.3 shares issued and 127.2 and 121.5 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively,
•Class B, 75.3 and 76.2 shares issued and 75.3 and 76.2 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
•Class C, no shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
— — 
Additional paid-in capital456.8 414.3 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(0.4)(0.3)
Retained earnings23.9 35.3 
Total stockholders’ equity480.3 449.3 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$988.9 $960.7 


VIZIO HOLDING CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, in millions)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income$(11.4)$15.0
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization8.45.6
Realized gain on investments(1.5)—
Amortization of premium and discount on investments(4.9)(3.3)
Change in fair value of investment securities(0.6)—
Unrealized gain on conversion of convertible equity investments(3.0)—
Share-based compensation expense37.730.4
Change in allowance for doubtful accounts(0.5)0.9
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable57.811.4
Other receivables due from related parties—2.2
Inventories(42.3)(2.1)
Income taxes receivable(14.7)1.7
Prepaid and other current assets(9.3)(3.7)
Other assets(13.9)(15.5)
Accounts payable due to related parties(57.1)(43.7)
Accounts payable63.619.4
Accrued expenses(0.5)(29.4)
Accrued royalties(11.4)(6.6)
Income taxes payable—1.0
Other current liabilities3.01.2
Other long-term liabilities(0.5)0.4
Net cash used in operating activities(1.1)(15.1)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment(2.8)(2.0)
Purchase of investments(107.6)(164.5)
Sale of investments2.0—
Maturity of investments107.9105.9
Net cash used in investing activities(0.5)(60.6)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options3.41.9
Withholding taxes paid on behalf of employees on net settled share-based awards—(0.6)
Proceeds from sale of stock under employee stock purchase plan1.21.2
Net cash provided by financing activities4.62.5
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(0.1)—
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents2.9(73.2)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period221.6288.7
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$224.5$215.5
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes$8.4$5.1
Cash paid for interest$0.1$0.1
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities$3.8$3.3
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$2.7$1.8
Additions to property and equipment financed by accounts payable$0.2$0.7

VIZIO HOLDING CORP.
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited, in millions)
Three Months Ended
September 30,		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024202320242023
Net income (loss)$0.5 $13.8 $(11.4)$15.0 
Adjusted to exclude the following:
Interest income, net(4.0)(3.5)(11.1)(9.0)
Other income (expense), net(1.1)0.1 (4.4)(0.1)
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes(1.0)2.3 (5.5)9.9 
Depreciation and amortization2.8 1.9 8.4 5.6 
Share-based compensation11.6 12.3 37.7 30.4 
Adjusted EBITDA1
$8.8 $26.9 $13.7 $51.8 
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1 For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Adjusted EBITDA includes acquisition-related costs of $10.6 million and cash incentive awards in lieu of equity awards of $3.1 million in connection with our long-term incentive plan. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Adjusted EBITDA includes acquisition-related costs of $24.7 million and cash incentive awards in lieu of equity awards of $3.6 million in connection with our long-term incentive plan.
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