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Release – Company to Provide Corporate Updates Including New Developments and Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results; Conference Call to be Held on Tuesday November 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time

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November 08, 2024

MIAMI, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a “SKYX Technologies”), a highly disruptive smart platform technology company with over 97 issued and pending patents in the U.S. and globally, and which owns over 60 lighting and home décor websites with a mission to make homes and buildings become smart, safe, and advanced as the new standard, announced today that it will host a Corporate Update call and present third quarter 2024 financial results. The conference call will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

SKYX Participating Members will Include:

  • Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman
  • Steve Schmidt, SKYX President, (Former CEO of Nielsen Data Corporation and President of Office Depot International)
  • Lenny Sokolow, Co-CEO
  • Marc Boisseau, CFO

SKYX Platforms – Q3 2024 Corporate Update Call

Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
U.S./Canada Dial-in: 1-866-652-5200
International Dial-in: 1-412-317-6060

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A playback of the call will be available until November 19, 2024. To listen, call 1-844-512-2921 within the United States and Canada or 1-412-317-6671 when calling internationally. Please use the replay pin number 10194478. A webcast is also available at the following link: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1697666&tp_key=fff51f3b32

About SKYX Platforms Corp.

As electricity is a standard in every home and building, our mission is to make homes and buildings become safe-advanced and smart as the new standard. SKYX has a series of highly disruptive advanced-safe-smart platform technologies, with over 97 U.S. and global patents and patent pending applications. Additionally, the Company owns over 60 lighting and home decor websites for both retail and commercial segments. Our technologies place an emphasis on high quality and ease of use, while significantly enhancing both safety and lifestyle in homes and buildings. We believe that our products are a necessity in every room in both homes and other buildings in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit our website at https://skyplug.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this press release are not based on historical facts, but are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “evaluate,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target” “view,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements reflect the Company’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which have outcomes difficult to predict and may be outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully launch, commercialize, develop additional features and achieve market acceptance of its products and technologies and integrate its products and technologies with third-party platforms or technologies; the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of its products and technologies as a standard feature, including their use in homes, hotels, offices and cruise ships; the Company’s ability to capture market share; the Company’s estimates of its potential addressable market and demand for its products and technologies; the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to support its operations as needed, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to execute on any sales and licensing or other strategic opportunities; the possibility that any of the Company’s products will become National Electrical Code (NEC)-code or otherwise code mandatory in any jurisdiction, or that any of the Company’s current or future products or technologies will be adopted by any state, country, or municipality, within any specific timeframe or at all; risks arising from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other collaborations; the Company’s ability to attract and retain key executives and qualified personnel; guidance provided by management, which may differ from the Company’s actual operating results; the potential impact of unstable market and economic conditions on the Company’s business, financial condition, and stock price; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. There can be no assurance as to any of the foregoing matters. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.

Investor Relations Contact:
Jeff Ramson
PCG Advisory
jramson@pcgadvisory.com

Release – Information Services Group Announces Third-Quarter 2024 Results

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Research News and Market Data on III

  • Reports third-quarter GAAP revenues of $61 million
  • Reports third-quarter net income of $1.1 million, GAAP EPS of $0.02 and adjusted EPS of $0.05
  • Reports third-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $7 million
  • Reports strong cash flow from operations of $8.8 million
  • Sells its automation unit on October 1, 2024, for $27 million in cash, with $7 million held in escrow
  • Declares fourth-quarter dividend of $0.045 per share, payable December 20, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 3, 2024
  • Sets fourth-quarter guidance: revenues between $57 million and $58 million and adjusted EBITDA between $6.0 and $7.0 million

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

“ISG closed the third quarter strong, achieving the top of our updated guidance, with strong operating cash flow in the quarter,” said Michael P. Connors, chairman and CEO. “As we look ahead to 2025, we see signs that client demand in the U.S. is on the rise, including $5 billion of contract value now flowing through ISG Tango™, our digital sourcing platform, up 25 percent sequentially from the second quarter.”

Divestiture of Automation Unit

On October 1, ISG sold its robotic process automation unit to UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, for $27 million in an all-cash transaction. ISG received $20 million in cash at closing with the remaining $7 million held in escrow, $4 million of which is subject to meeting certain contractual conditions with clients within 90 days and the remaining amount subject to the divested automation unit meeting certain revenue objectives by the end of the first quarter of 2025.

Third-Quarter 2024 Results

Reported revenues for the third quarter were $61.3 million, down 15 percent from $71.8 million in the prior year’s third quarter. Reported revenues were $40.1 million in the Americas, down 5 percent; $16.2 million in Europe, down 27 percent; and $4.9 million in Asia Pacific, down 32 percent, all versus the prior year.

ISG reported third-quarter operating income of $4.3 million, compared with operating income of $6.2 million in the prior year. The firm’s reported third-quarter net income was $1.1 million, compared with net income of $3.2 million in the prior year. Income per fully diluted share was $0.02, compared with income per fully diluted share of $0.06 in the prior year.

Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure defined below under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) for the third quarter was $2.5 million, or $0.05 per share on a fully diluted basis, compared with adjusted net income of $5.7 million, or $0.11 per share on a fully diluted basis, in the prior year’s third quarter.

Third-quarter adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure defined below under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) was $7.1 million, down 34 percent from the prior-year third quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin (a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing adjusted EBITDA by reported revenues) was 11.6 percent, compared with 14.8 percent in the prior year.

Other Financial and Operating Highlights

ISG generated $8.8 million of cash from operations in the third quarter, compared with generating $3.2 million of cash in the third quarter last year. The firm’s cash balance totaled $9.7 million at September 30, 2024, down from $11.8 million at June 30, 2024. During the third quarter, ISG paid down $8.0 million of debt, paid dividends of $2.3 million and repurchased $0.8 million of shares. As of September 30, 2024, ISG had $66.2 million in debt outstanding, down from $79.2 million at the end of last year.

2024 Fourth-Quarter Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Guidance

“For the fourth quarter, ISG is targeting revenues of between $57 million and $58 million and adjusted EBITDA of between $6.0 million and $7.0 million. We will continue to monitor the macroeconomic environment, including the impact of FX, inflation and other factors, and adjust our business plans accordingly,” said Connors.

Quarterly Dividend

The ISG Board of Directors declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $0.045 per share, payable on December 20, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 3, 2024.

“ISG remains committed to a disciplined capital allocation strategy that includes reinvesting in our business, managing our debt, returning capital to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases, and supplementing our organic growth with strategic acquisitions to drive long-term shareholder value,” Connors said.

Conference Call

ISG has scheduled a call for 9 a.m., U.S. Eastern Time, November 8, 2024, to discuss the firm’s third-quarter results. The call can be accessed by dialing +1 (800) 715-9871 , or, for international callers, by dialing +1 (646) 307-1963 . The access code is 8229408 . A recording of the conference call will be accessible on ISG’s investor relations page for approximately four weeks following the call.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” which represent the current expectations and beliefs of management of ISG concerning future events and their potential effects. Statements contained herein including words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “continue,” “should,” “may,” and other similar expressions are “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Those risks relate to inherent business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies relating to the businesses of ISG and its subsidiaries, including without limitation: (1) the failure to secure new engagements or loss of important clients; (2) the ability to hire and retain enough qualified employees to support operations; (3) the ability to maintain or increase billing and utilization rates; (4) management of growth; (5) the success of expansion internationally; (6) competition; (7) the ability to move the product mix into higher margin businesses; (8) the effect of the divestiture of the automation unit on ISG’s relationships with its customers and suppliers and on its retained business generally; (9) general political and social conditions such as war, political unrest and terrorism; (10) healthcare and benefit cost management; (11) the ability to protect ISG and its subsidiaries’ intellectual property or data and the intellectual property or data of others; (12) currency fluctuations and exchange rate adjustments; (13) the ability to successfully consummate or integrate strategic acquisitions; (14) outbreaks of diseases, including coronavirus, or similar public health threats or fear of such an event; and (15) potential terminations of engagements, delays or reductions in scope by clients. Certain of these and other applicable risks, cautionary statements and factors that could cause actual results to differ from ISG’s forward-looking statements are included in ISG’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. ISG undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

ISG reports all financial information required in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In this release, ISG has presented both GAAP financial results as well as non-GAAP information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023. ISG believes that evaluating its ongoing operating results will be enhanced if it discloses certain non-GAAP information. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude non-cash and certain other special charges that many investors believe may obscure the user’s overall understanding of ISG’s current financial performance and the Company’s prospects for the future. ISG believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors because they improve the comparability of the financial results between periods and provide for greater transparency of key measures used to evaluate the Company’s performance.

ISG provides adjusted EBITDA (defined as net income, plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, foreign currency transaction gains/losses, non-cash stock compensation, interest accretion associated with contingent consideration, change in contingent consideration, acquisition-related costs, and severance, integration and other expense), adjusted net income (defined as net income, plus amortization of intangible assets, non-cash stock compensation, foreign currency transaction gains/losses, interest accretion associated with contingent consideration, change in contingent consideration, acquisition-related costs, write-off of deferred financing cost and severance, integration and other expense on a tax-adjusted basis), adjusted net income per diluted share, adjusted EBITDA margin, and selected financial data on a constant currency basis which are non-GAAP measures that the Company believes provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses and financial implications of foreign currency translations, which management believes are not indicative of ISG’s core operations. These non-GAAP measures are used by ISG to evaluate the Company’s business strategies and management’s performance.

We evaluate our results of operations on both an as reported and a constant currency basis. The constant currency presentation, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, excludes the impact of year-over-year fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We believe providing constant currency information provides valuable supplemental information regarding our results of operations, thereby facilitating period-to-period comparisons of our business performance, and is consistent with how management evaluates the Company’s performance. We calculate constant currency percentages by converting our current and prior periods’ local currency financial results using the same point in time exchange rates and then comparing the adjusted current and prior period results. This calculation may differ from similarly titled measures used by others and, accordingly, the constant currency presentation is not meant to be a substitution for recorded amounts presented in conformity with GAAP, nor should such amounts be considered in isolation.

Management believes this information facilitates comparison of underlying results over time. Non-GAAP financial measures, when presented, are reconciled to the most closely applicable GAAP measure. Non-GAAP measures are provided as additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP estimates contained herein to the corresponding GAAP measures is not being provided, due to the unreasonable efforts required to prepare it.

About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III ) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 900 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including AI, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs 1,600 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.

Information Services Group (III) – A Look into the Third Quarter

Posted on by cpereira@noblefcm.com


Friday, November 08, 2024

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For additional information, visit www.ISG-One.com

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Hitting the Top of Revised Guidance. ISG reported revenue and net income at the top end of the Company’s revised guidance and in-line with our estimates. Revenue for the quarter was $61.3 million, which while down 15% from last year, was slightly above our estimate of $61 million. Net income was $1.1 million, or EPS of $0.02, beating out our estimate of $0.2 million or flat EPS.

Rising Client Demand. Management noted that ISG Tango now includes over $5 billion of contract value, up from $4 billion in the previous earnings release. Management is seeing signs that client demand in the U.S. is on the rise, translating to higher spending. We believe that the rise in contract value offers a sign towards higher spending on projects.


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Conduent Inc. (CNDT) – Q3 in Line: More Divestitures to Come?

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Thursday, November 07, 2024

Patrick McCann, CFA, Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Q3 in line. The company reported a solid Q3 with revenue that was largely in line with our estimate and adj. EBITDA that was better than expected. Revenue of $807 million compared with our estimate of $814 million and adj. EBITDA of $36 million compared with our estimate of $24 million, illustrated in Figure #1 Q3 Results.

Revenue trends should improve. Adj. revenue, which excludes divested business units, was down in each of the 3 segments and down roughly 8% overall. In the company’s largest segment, Commercial, adj. revenue was down 3%, due to lower volumes. Importantly though, new business signings helped to mitigate the weakness and new business momentum is expected to continue for the remainder of the year.


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Release – AI Integrated into Conduent Life@Work® Connect with Jellyvision and TALON to Educate Employees about Open Enrollment and Maximize Healthcare Benefit Spend

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November 04, 2024

Benefits Administration Solutions Human Resource Services

51% of U.S. adults find their health insurance plan difficult to understand

Conduent’s enhanced platform now provides a stronger employee experience to create a holistic view of health and wellness benefits and costs

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, announced the integration of AI-driven solutions by TALON and Jellyvision’s ALEX with its Life@Work Connect Experience Platform, to elevate employee understanding of their personal health and wellness benefits. With the addition of Jellyvision and TALON, Life@Work Connect integrates additional uses of AI with two new employee resources in its digital portal that help employees navigate open enrollment more easily and maximize their healthcare benefits throughout the year.

Integrated tools for benefits decisions, education and optimization

  • ALEX, Jellyvision’s benefits decision support advisor, engages employees to guide them through their entire benefits package, taking into consideration an individual’s personal level of risk tolerance, their unique health, family, and lifestyle, and then offers personalized benefits recommendations.
  • TALON’s price transparency tool helps employees identify and navigate to low-cost, high quality, in-network providers, with over 10,000 services and procedures searchable for accurate, precise out-of-pocket cost-comparison.

By integrating educational and price-transparency solutions into its Life@Work Connect platform, Conduent’s health and wellness administration solutions:

  • maximize employer investments in health care benefits, which is the second most expensive line item for employers after payroll.
  • increase employee understanding of their benefit plan options and costs.

“When companies improve the employee experience, like helping employees better understand their benefits, companies positively impact business metrics,” said John Larson, Vice President for Total Benefit Solutions at Conduent. “When clients work with Conduent as a health and wellness benefits administrator, we bring together our capabilities and experience with multiple decision tools into a single seamless and digital employee experience that drives engagement and business outcomes.”

“ALEX develops deep trust with users with bits of humor and delight woven into the benefit plan selection. You have to build trust with an individual to encourage them to change behaviors. We know ALEX is having an impact that translates into tangible results. Employee reports show they are making more preventative healthcare appointments, are better able to meet their health goals, and almost 90% say they understand their benefits more after talking with ALEX,” said Brian Meager, President of Jellyvision.

“Once employees have selected their health plan, they are often confused about how to optimize their benefits. TALON’s data shows a huge opportunity to help employees save on out-of-pocket healthcare expenses,” said Mark Galvin, CEO at TALON. “By providing employees with the ability to comparison shop means they are getting real and measurable benefits. For instance, employees who searched and shopped for various blood tests saved as much as 95% off the highest-cost in-network provider and over 25% compared to employees who didn’t shop.”

Health and wellness administration provider Conduent, benefits advisor ALEX from Jellyvision and TALON’s health care price transparency platform can enable better health and wellness outcomes for employees with solutions that align budget, benefits strategy and goals.

About Conduent

Conduent delivers digital business solutions and services spanning the commercial, government and transportation spectrum – creating valuable outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. The Company leverages cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and advanced analytics to deliver mission-critical solutions. Through a dedicated global team of approximately 55,000 associates, process expertise and advanced technologies, Conduent’s solutions and services digitally transform its clients’ operations to enhance customer experiences, improve performance, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Conduent adds momentum to its clients’ missions in many ways including disbursing approximately $100 billion in government payments annually, enabling 2.3 billion customer service interactions annually, empowering millions of employees through HR services every year and processing nearly 13 million tolling transactions every day. Learn more at www.conduent.com.

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Trademarks

Conduent is a trademark of Conduent Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Media Contacts

Lisa Patterson

Conduent

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Jellyvision

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TALON

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Release – SelectQuote, Inc. Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 Results

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11/04/2024

First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 – Consolidated Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $292.3 million
  • Net loss of $44.5 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA* of $(1.7) million

Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance Ranges:

  • Revenue expected in a range of $1.425 billion to $1.525 billion
  • Net income (loss) expected in a range of $(59) million to $3 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA* expected in a range of $100 million to $130 million

First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 – Segment Highlights

Senior

  • Revenue of $92.9 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA* of $7.7 million
  • Approved Medicare Advantage policies of 91,680

Healthcare Services

  • Revenue of $155.7 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA* of $4.9 million
  • 86,521 SelectRx members

Life

  • Revenue of $39.3 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA* of $6.0 million

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SelectQuote, Inc. (NYSE: SLQT) reported consolidated revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 of $292.3 million compared to consolidated revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 of $232.7 million. Consolidated net loss for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $44.5 million compared to consolidated net loss for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 of $31.1 million. Finally, consolidated Adjusted EBITDA* for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $(1.7) million compared to consolidated Adjusted EBITDA* for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 of $(11.4) million.

SelectQuote Chief Executive Officer, Tim Danker, remarked, “SelectQuote opened our fiscal 2025 with a strong quarter and our holistic approach to healthcare connectivity between Americans in need of care, and the insurers and caregivers that provide it, has never been more valuable. As reported in the market, benefit coverage for Medicare Advantage plans shifted significantly this season, and we are pleased to say that both seniors and insurance carriers have increasingly turned to SelectQuote’s agent-led, true-choice platform to ensure individual care needs are met with the best plan available. When our customers and carrier partners benefit, so do our performance metrics and shareholders, and we proud of this alignment.”

Mr. Danker continued, “This quarter was also a success for our broadening Healthcare Services platform led by SelectRx. Our bespoke prescription drug service now has over 86 thousand members, which represents growth of over 64% compared to a year ago. Separately, SelectQuote recently announced our initial receivable securitization, which was a critical first step in our ongoing strategy to improve our capital flexibility.”

“We look forward to sharing our AEP results next quarter and are excited by the value our differentiated model continues to provide to a large and growing population of American seniors,” Mr. Danker concluded.

* See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

Segment Results

We currently have three reportable segments: 1) Senior, 2) Healthcare Services and 3) Life. The performance measures of the segments include total revenue and Adjusted EBITDA.* Costs of commissions and other services revenue, cost of goods sold-pharmacy revenue, marketing and advertising, selling, general, and administrative, and technical development operating expenses that are directly attributable to a segment are reported within the applicable segment. Indirect costs of revenue, marketing and advertising, selling, general, and administrative, and technical development operating expenses are allocated to each segment based on varying metrics such as headcount. Adjusted EBITDA is our segment profit measure to evaluate the operating performance of our business. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net loss plus: (i) interest expense, net; (ii) expense (benefit) for income taxes; (iii) depreciation and amortization; (iv) share-based compensation; (v) goodwill, long-lived asset, and intangible assets impairments; (vi) transaction costs; (vii) loss on disposal of property, equipment and software, net; and (viii) other non-recurring expenses and income. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue.

Earnings Conference Call

SelectQuote, Inc. will host a conference call with the investment community on November 4, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To register for this conference call, please use this link: https://registrations.events/direct/Q4I1559258472. After registering, a confirmation will be sent via email, including dial-in details and unique conference call codes for entry. Registration is open through the live call, but to ensure you are connected for the full call we suggest registering at least 10 minutes before the start of the call. The event will also be webcasted live via our investor relations website https://ir.selectquote.com/investor-home/default.aspx.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures intended to supplement, not substitute for, comparable GAAP measures. To supplement our financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP and to provide investors with additional information regarding our GAAP financial results, we have presented in this release Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, which are non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP and are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization, and certain add-backs for non-cash or non-recurring expenses, including restructuring and share-based compensation expenses. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net income (loss). We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net income margin. We monitor and have presented in this release Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin because they are key measures used by our management and Board of Directors to understand and evaluate our operating performance, to establish budgets, and to develop operational goals for managing our business. In particular, we believe that excluding the impact of these expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core operating performance. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in our business that could otherwise be masked by the effect of the expenses that we exclude in the calculations of these non-GAAP financial measures. Accordingly, we believe that these financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results, enhancing the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects. Reconciliations of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA are presented below beginning on page 13.

Forward Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and our financial performance. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “would” and “outlook,” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results may prove to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

There are or will be important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and any other significant public health events; our reliance on a limited number of insurance carrier partners and any potential termination of those relationships or failure to develop new relationships; existing and future laws and regulations affecting the health insurance market; changes in health insurance products offered by our insurance carrier partners and the health insurance market generally; insurance carriers offering products and services directly to consumers; changes to commissions paid by insurance carriers and underwriting practices; competition with brokers, exclusively online brokers and carriers who opt to sell policies directly to consumers; competition from government-run health insurance exchanges; developments in the U.S. health insurance system; our dependence on revenue from carriers in our senior segment and downturns in the senior health as well as life, automotive and home insurance industries; our ability to develop new offerings and penetrate new vertical markets; risks from third-party products; failure to enroll individuals during the Medicare annual enrollment period; our ability to attract, integrate and retain qualified personnel; our dependence on lead providers and ability to compete for leads; failure to obtain and/or convert sales leads to actual sales of insurance policies; access to data from consumers and insurance carriers; accuracy of information provided from and to consumers during the insurance shopping process; cost-effective advertisement through internet search engines; ability to contact consumers and market products by telephone; global economic conditions, including inflation; disruption to operations as a result of future acquisitions; significant estimates and assumptions in the preparation of our financial statements; impairment of goodwill; our ability to regain and maintain compliance with NYSE listing standards; potential litigation and other legal proceedings or inquiries; our existing and future indebtedness; our ability to maintain compliance with our debt covenants; access to additional capital; failure to protect our intellectual property and our brand; fluctuations in our financial results caused by seasonality; accuracy and timeliness of commissions reports from insurance carriers; timing of insurance carriers’ approval and payment practices; factors that impact our estimate of the constrained lifetime value of commissions per policyholder; changes in accounting rules, tax legislation and other legislation; disruptions or failures of our technological infrastructure and platform; failure to maintain relationships with third-party service providers; cybersecurity breaches or other attacks involving our systems or those of our insurance carrier partners or third-party service providers; our ability to protect consumer information and other data; failure to market and sell Medicare plans effectively or in compliance with laws; and other factors related to our pharmacy business, including manufacturing or supply chain disruptions, access to and demand for prescription drugs, and regulatory changes or other industry developments that may affect our pharmacy operations. For a further discussion of these and other risk factors that could impact our future results and performance, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Annual Report”) and subsequent periodic reports filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as otherwise required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

About SelectQuote:

Founded in 1985, SelectQuote (NYSE: SLQT) provides solutions that help consumers protect their most valuable assets: their families, health, and property. The company pioneered the model of providing unbiased comparisons from multiple, highly-rated insurance companies allowing consumers to choose the policy and terms that best meet their unique needs. Two foundational pillars underpin SelectQuote’s success: a strong force of highly-trained and skilled agents who provide a consultative needs analysis for every consumer, and proprietary technology that sources and routes high-quality leads.

With an ecosystem offering high touchpoints for consumers across Insurance, Medicare, Pharmacy, and Value-Based Care, the company now has four core business lines: SelectQuote Senior, SelectQuote Healthcare Services, SelectQuote Life, and SelectQuote Auto and Home. SelectQuote Senior serves the needs of a demographic that sees around 10,000 people turn 65 each day with a range of Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans. SelectQuote Healthcare Services is comprised of the SelectRx Pharmacy, a specialized medication management pharmacy, and Population Health which proactively connects its members with best-in-class healthcare services that fit each member’s unique healthcare needs. The platform improves health outcomes and lowers healthcare costs through proactive engagement and access to high-value healthcare solutions.

Source: SelectQuote, Inc.

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Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) – Releases Full Year Results; Removes “Interim” Tag From CEO

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Monday, November 04, 2024

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. engages in the design, development, production, and marketing of products, systems, and services for advanced communications solutions in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Telecommunications Transmission, Mobile Data Communications, and RF Microwave Amplifiers. The Telecommunications Transmission segment provides satellite earth station equipment and systems, over-the-horizon microwave systems, and forward error correction technology, which are used in various commercial and government applications, including backhaul of wireless and cellular traffic, broadcasting (including HDTV), IP-based communications traffic, long distance telephony, and secure defense applications. The Mobile Data Communications segment provides mobile satellite transceivers, and computers and satellite earth station network gateways and associated installation, training, and maintenance services; supplies and operates satellite packet data networks, including arranging and providing satellite capacity; and offers microsatellites and related components. The RF Microwave Amplifiers segment designs, develops, manufactures, and markets satellite earth station traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA) and broadband amplifiers. Its amplifiers are used in broadcast and broadband satellite communication; defense applications, such as telecommunications systems and electronic warfare systems; and commercial applications comprising oncology treatment systems, as well as to amplify signals carrying voice, video, or data for air-to-satellite-to-ground communications. The company serves satellite systems integrators, wireless and other communication service providers, broadcasters, defense contractors, military, governments, and oil companies. Comtech markets its products through independent representatives and value-added resellers. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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4Q24 Results. Revenue totaled $126.2 million, down sequentially and down from $148.8 million in 4Q23. We were at $130 million. Gross margin fell to 21.5% from 32.6% a year ago and was below our 30.8% estimate. Adjusted EBITDA was $0.3 million versus $18.9 million in 4Q23. Driven by $64 million of impairment charges, Comtech reported a 4Q24 net loss of $100.6 million, or a loss of $3.48/sh versus a loss of $5.3 million, or $0.19/sh in 4Q23.

Going Concern Still. Although we were hopeful the “Going Concern” designation would go away following the refinancing, it remains. According to the 10-K, “the Company has suffered recurring losses and negative cash outflows from operations, and may be unable to maintain compliance with financial covenants required by its credit agreement that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.”


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Release – Comtech Announces Results for its Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2024

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CHANDLER, Ariz. – Oct. 31, 2024– In a letter to shareholders, Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) today announced that its fourth quarter fiscal 2024 financial results are now available.

Investors are invited to access the fourth quarter fiscal 2024 shareholder letter at its website at comtech.com/investors/. A copy of the letter will also be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in a Form 8-K.

Comtech also intends to host a previously scheduled earnings conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET today. Individuals can access the conference call by dialing (800) 267-6316 (primary) or (203) 518-9783 (alternate) and using the conference I.D. of “Comtech.” A replay of the conference call will be available for two weeks by dialing (888) 225-1190 or (402) 220-4971. A live webcast of the call is also available at comtech.com/investors/.

About Comtech

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions.For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Release – Conduent and AshBritt Team Up to Offer Disaster Recovery Services and Emergency Relief Funds to Those in Need

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October 31, 2024

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. & DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, and AshBritt, the nation’s leading rapid-response emergency management, logistics and disaster-response contractor, today announced a collaboration to offer emergency services and instant payments to those in need.

The new offering combines Conduent’s expertise in managing a range of payment services for public sector clients with AshBritt’s experience with various disaster recovery efforts. The companies stand ready to quickly support government agencies or other organizations that help people and communities affected by natural disasters or other crises.

As a U.S. industry leader delivering electronic payments for government services in 37 states, Conduent offers instant or digital payment capabilities to agencies and other entities. Its Rapid Assistance solution can dramatically accelerate agencies’ and non-profits’ ability to securely deliver funds to individuals in minutes, rather than in days or weeks. Conduent can also provide chip-enabled, pre-paid debit cards – helping to ensure that those affected by disasters and crises receive aid quickly regardless of their banking status.

AshBritt is an industry leader in rapid-response logistics, such as base camps and comfort stations set up in communities. These types of facilities usually become points of distribution for those affected by a disaster, and this collaboration further expands the services that can be offered. AshBritt’s senior management and technical consultants have more than 200 years of combined experience and are intimately acquainted with all facets of disaster recovery efforts, including debris removal, management, reduction, processing, recycling and disposal, as well as emergency planning, damage mitigation and risk abatement.

“This innovative new collaboration with AshBritt is a great example of how two companies can combine their unique capabilities and expertise to meet a critical need among communities nationwide,” said Wade Fairey, General Manager, Payments and Child Support Solutions at Conduent. “Many natural disasters require mass distribution of funds as quickly as possible, and Conduent has deep experience in providing secure payment solutions that offer recipients near-immediate assistance. We’re proud to play a role in helping those who need support.”

“AshBritt is a government solutions provider always looking for new and innovative methods for delivering resources and services to communities we serve after an emergency event,” said Gerardo Castillo, President, Management and Logistics at AshBritt. “This novel collaboration with Conduent, a leader in their respective industry, allows us to continue offering the clients we serve with the most effective post-emergency solutions.”

About Conduent
Conduent delivers digital business solutions and services spanning the commercial, government and transportation spectrum – creating valuable outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. The company leverages cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and advanced analytics to deliver mission-critical solutions. Through a dedicated global team of approximately 55,000 associates, process expertise and advanced technologies, Conduent’s solutions and services digitally transform its clients’ operations to enhance customer experiences, improve performance, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Conduent adds momentum to its clients’ missions in many ways including disbursing approximately $100 billion in government payments annually, enabling 2.3 billion customer service interactions annually, empowering millions of employees through HR services every year and processing nearly 13 million tolling transactions every day. Learn more at www.conduent.com.

About AshBritt
AshBritt is a national rapid-response emergency management, turn-key logistics, and disaster debris removal contractor. Since its inception in 1992, AshBritt has conducted over 500 disaster response missions and 52 special environmental projects, successfully serving more than 600 clients across the United States. The AshBritt team has been directly involved in the recovery efforts of more than 108 federally declared disasters in over 30 states, responding to major weather events, like Hurricanes Ian, Harvey, Irma, and Michael, wildfires in northern California, historic flooding in Kentucky, and mobilizing during the COVID-19 pandemic to administer more than 1 million vaccines across 20 states. Through the AshBritt Foundation, AshBritt supports communities where our team lives and works, investing more than $15 million across the U.S. Learn more at www.ashbritt.com .

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Release – Comtech To Host Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call

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CHANDLER, Ariz. – Oct. 31, 2024– Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) today announced that it will be hosting an earnings conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET today, to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 operating results. Individuals can access the conference call by dialing (800) 267-6316 (primary) or (203) 518-9783 (alternate) and using the conference I.D. of “Comtech.” A replay of the conference call will be available for two weeks by dialing (888) 225-1190 or (402) 220-4971. A live webcast of the call will also be available at comtech.com/investors/.

About Comtech

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 911 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions.For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.

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Release – Comtech Announces Leadership Updates

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Appoints John Ratigan, Satellite Technology Veteran with Extensive Knowledge of Comtech’s Business Operations, as President and Chief Executive Officer

Appoints Kenneth H. Traub to Board of Directors, Adding Deep Experience and Expertise in Corporate Governance, Turnarounds and Strategic Transformations

CHANDLER, Ariz. – October 30, 2024– Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) (the “Company”), a global technology leader, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John Ratigan as President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective October 28, 2024. Mr. Ratigan has been serving as Comtech’s interim CEO since March 2024. In addition, the Comtech Board appointed Kenneth (Ken) H. Traub as an independent director to the Board, effective October 31, 2024.

Chief Executive Officer Appointment

Mr. Ratigan is an accomplished executive with over three decades of senior leadership experience and expertise in the global satellite technology sector. He joined Comtech in November 2023 as the Company’s first Chief Corporate Development Officer. Mr. Ratigan was previously CEO and President of iDirect Government, LLC, a provider of satellite communications solutions to the U.S. government, and ran East Coast operations for Fairchild Data Corporation and EF Data Corp., in both instances overseeing substantial growth and value creation.

“Over the past several months, John has been an important voice in charting Comtech’s strategy to transform into a pure-play satellite and space communications company,” said Mark Quinlan, Chair of the Comtech Board. “Under his leadership, the Company has initiated several programs designed to improve operations, including an intensive review of Comtech’s Space & Satellite Communications product portfolio to identify the most strategic and high-margin revenue opportunities. The Board is confident that John is the right leader to oversee the execution of our new strategy as we work diligently to unlock value for shareholders.”

Mr. Ratigan’s appointment as CEO follows a comprehensive process conducted by a leading executive search firm.

Mr. Ratigan said, “I am honored to serve as CEO during this important time for Comtech. When I stepped into the interim role in March, I did so with great conviction in the possibilities ahead. I saw then – and still see – great technology, great people and a tremendous opportunity. Comtech has market-leading products, a strong customer base and a compelling path to drive profitable growth in our large and growing end markets. We are acting with urgency to build a stronger, more competitive company focused on providing best-in-class satellite and space communications solutions.”

New Independent Board Director

Mr. Traub brings deep experience as a CEO, independent director, active investor and consultant to numerous companies at times of critical business transition and transformation, with a successful track record of driving strategic, operational, financial and governance improvements to protect and enhance shareholder value.

“I am thrilled to be joining the Comtech Board of Directors at this critically important time for the Company,” said Mr. Traub. “I look forward to working with the Comtech Board of Directors and management team to address current challenges and capitalize on the significant opportunities available to the Company.”

Mr. Quinlan added, “Ken is widely regarded as an expert in overseeing business transformations and has a long history of successfully guiding companies through strategic transitions that benefit shareholders. On behalf of the full Board, we welcome Ken as our newest independent director and look forward to working closely with him as we position Comtech for the future.”

About John Ratigan

Mr. Ratigan has more than 30 years of leadership experience in satellite and space communications. He has served as Comtech’s interim CEO since March 2024 after joining the Company in November 2023 as Chief Corporate Development Officer. He previously served as CEO and President of iDirect Government, LLC and as an Executive Committee Member of ST Engineering iDirect, Inc. During his tenure, he grew iDirect Government to over $100 million in annual revenue and spearheaded the acquisition of GlowLink Communications Technologies, Inc. and its unique interference mitigation technology (CSIR), which helped the company become the largest provider of Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) SATCOM capabilities.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Ratigan ran East Coast operations for Fairchild Data Corporation and EF Data Corp., which is now a part of Comtech. During his time at EF Data, he was instrumental in helping the company grow from $20 million to $120 million in revenue in under eight years. Prior to that, Mr. Ratigan held the position of Senior Vice President of North and South American sales for the start-up BroadLogic Network Technologies, Inc. He began his career in the United States Senate working for Senator Bill Armstrong (R-Colorado) and held multiple sales positions with the Xerox Corporation as a member of the legal sales team.

Mr. Ratigan holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Maryland.

About Kenneth Traub

Mr. Traub has over 30 years of experience as a CEO, chairman, director, investor and consultant in public companies, with a successful track record of driving strategic, financial, operational and governance improvements to enhance shareholder value. He has served as the Managing Partner of Delta Value Advisors, a strategic consulting and investment advisory firm specializing in corporate governance and turnarounds, since 2019. He was previously Managing Partner of Raging Capital, a registered investment firm, and served as President and CEO of Ethos Management LLC, a private investment and consulting firm. Mr. Traub served as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Bank Note Holographics, Inc., a leading global supplier of optical security devices for the protection of documents and products against counterfeiting from 1999 through 2008. In 1994, he co-founded Voxware, Inc., a pioneer in voice over Internet protocol communication technologies, and served as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer through 1998.

Mr. Traub currently serves as an independent director on the boards of Tidewater, Inc., the leading global operator of offshore vessels for the energy industry, and Edgio, Inc., a software company providing digital content delivery networks and applications. Mr. Traub previously served as an independent director on the boards of numerous public companies, including DSP Group, Inc., a manufacturer of multimedia chipsets for converged communications (acquired by Synaptics Incorporated); MRV Communications, Inc., a telecommunications company (acquired by ADVA Optical Networking SE); Vitesse Semiconductor, Inc., a fabless semiconductor developer (acquired by Microsemi Corporation); Xyratex Ltd, a data storage company (acquired by Seagate Technology plc); MIPS Technologies, Inc., a semiconductor technology company (acquired by Imagination Technologies Group plc and Allied Security Trust); Intermolecular, Inc., a semiconductor materials supplier (acquired by Merck KGaA); and Phoenix Technologies, Inc., a leading supplier of firmware for computers (acquired by Marlin Equity Partners), among others.

Mr. Traub received the NACD Directorship Certification, which is awarded to directors who meet the highest standards of corporate governance according to the National Association of Corporate Directors. Mr. Traub received a Bachelor of Arts from Emory College in 1983 and an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1988.

About Comtech

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing satellite and space communications technologies, terrestrial and wireless network solutions, NG911 emergency services, and cloud native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages its global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.

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Certain information in this press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “expect,” “future,” “goal,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “seek,” “should,” “strategy,” “will,” “would,” and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding our expectations for our operational initiatives, future performance and financial condition, the plans and objectives of our management and our assumptions regarding such future performance, financial condition, and plans and objectives that involve certain significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors not under our control which may cause our actual results, future performance and financial condition to be materially different from the results, performance or other expectations implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: the outcome and effectiveness of initiatives referenced in this press release; our ability to access capital and liquidity so that we are able to continue as a going concern; our ability to implement changes in our executive leadership; the possibility that the expected synergies and benefits from our strategic activities will not be fully realized, or will not be realized within the anticipated time periods; the risk that acquired businesses will not be integrated successfully; impacts from and uncertainties regarding future actions that may be taken by Michael Porcelain and stockholders affiliated with him in furtherance of their nominations of director candidates for election at the Company’s Fiscal 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders; and other factors described in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). We urge you to consider all of the risks, uncertainties and factors identified above or discussed in such reports carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements. The risks described above are not the only risks that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties, not currently known to us or that do not currently appear to be material, may also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results in the future. We do not intend to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Important Additional Information and Where to Find It

The Company intends to file a proxy statement on Schedule 14A, an accompanying white proxy card, and other documents with the SEC in connection with its solicitation of proxies from the Company’s stockholders for the Company’s Fiscal 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. THE COMPANY’S STOCKHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE COMPANY’S DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO), THE ACCOMPANYING WHITE PROXY CARD, AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and stockholders may obtain a copy of the definitive proxy statement, an accompanying white proxy card, any amendments or supplements to the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC at no charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies will also be available at no charge by clicking the “Governance” link in the “Investors” section of the Company’s website, https://comtech.com/investors/, or by contacting investors@comtech.com as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.

Participants in the Solicitation

The Company, its directors, certain of its officers, and other employees may be deemed to be “participants” (as defined in Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) in the solicitation of proxies from the Company’s stockholders in connection with matters to be considered at the Company’s Fiscal 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Information about the names of the Company’s directors and officers, their respective interests in the Company by security holdings or otherwise, and their respective compensation is set forth in the sections entitled “Stockholders, Directors and Executive Officers,” “Director Compensation,” and “Executive Compensation” of the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A in connection with the Fiscal 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed with the SEC on November 16, 2023 (available here). To the extent the security holdings of directors and executive officers have changed since the amounts described in these filings, such changes are set forth on Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership on Form 3 or Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC, which can be found at no charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Updated information regarding the identity of potential participants and their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, in the Company will be set forth in the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for the Fiscal 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and other relevant documents to be filed with the SEC, if and when they become available. These documents will be available free of charge as described above.

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Perfect Corp. (PERF) – Developing Additional Revenue Growth Catalysts

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Patrick McCann, CFA, Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Strong Q3 results. The company demonstrated attractive 11% revenue growth in Q3 with revenue of $16.1 million, slightly better than our estimate of $15.7 million. Adj. EBITDA and adj. net income for the quarter were both better than our expectations, due to lower-than-expected marketing, G&A, and R&D expenses.

Revenue drivers. The company’s B2C segment drove Q3 revenue growth, while the B2B segment revenue was more flat, as some of the company’s enterprise clients have faced economic challenges. Importantly, the company’s B2C web-based offering should bolster B2C revenue growth. As for B2B, interest rate cuts should have a positive impact on clients’ enterprise software budgets. Moreover, the company could increase contract values through new services, such as Perfect GPT.  


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Perfect Corp. (PERF) – B2C Drives Q3 Beat

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

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Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Q3 beat. Perfect Corp. reported better-than-expected Q3 results. The company reported Q3 revenue of $16.1 million, slightly better than our estimate of $15.7 million. Adj. EBITDA of $1.2 million and adj. net income of $3.2 million were also better than our estimates of a loss of $0.3 million and a gain of $1.6 million, respectively. Figure #1 Q3 Results highlights how the performance compared with our forecast.  

B2C leading the way. Management noted that the company’s B2C segment was the key revenue growth driver in the quarter. Moreover, the company is poised to capitalize on an expanding B2C opportunity set with a web-based service offering. Notably, web-based services offer higher margins than the company’s mobile app offerings, due to the lack of Android and iOS app store fees.


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