Avantax to Announce Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results Wednesday, August 9, 2023

DALLAS, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avantax, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVTA), a leading provider of tax-focused wealth management services, that empowers people to improve their financial wellness, will announce its second quarter 2023 financial results following market close on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

A conference call for members of the investment community will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. ET during which the Company will discuss its second quarter 2023 results, its outlook and other business items. This call will be webcast and can be accessed within the Investor Relations section of the Avantax corporate website at https://investors.avantax.com.

About Avantax®

Avantax, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVTA) delivers tax-focused wealth management solutions for Financial Professionals, tax professionals and CPA firms, supporting our goal of minimizing clients’ tax burdens through comprehensive tax-focused financial planning. We have two distinct, but related, models within our business: the independent Financial Professional model and the employee-based model. We refer to our independent Financial Professional model as Avantax Wealth Management®. Avantax Wealth Management offers services through its registered broker-dealer, registered investment advisor (RIA), and insurance agency subsidiaries and is a leading U.S. tax-focused independent broker-dealer that works with a nationwide network of Financial Professionals operating as independent contractors. We refer to our employee-based model as Avantax Planning Partners℠. Avantax Planning Partners offers services through its RIA and insurance agency by partnering with CPA firms to provide their consumer and small-business clients with holistic financial planning and advisory services. Collectively, we had $80.6 billion in total client assets as of March 31, 2023.

For additional information, please visit us at https://corporate.avantax.com.

Source: Avantax

Investor Relations:

Dee Littrell
(972) 870-6463
[email protected]



Kartoon Studios Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Its Netflix Hit and Growing Global Consumer Products Phenom, “Bee and PuppyCat”

First Launched in 2013 on Frederator Networks’ YouTube Channel with Expansion into Full Series on Netflix Last Year, Rapidly Growing Brand Awareness

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Consumer Products, Comic Books, Fan Art & Limited-Edition Merchandise Program Underway, as Hot Topic Expands Retail Line

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Amassing millions of fans across multiple platforms over the past decade, Kartoon Studios (NYSE:TOON) celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its Frederator Networks’ critically-acclaimed, hit original Netflix series, Bee and PuppyCat.

In July 2013, creator Natasha Allegri’s Bee and PuppyCat premiered on Frederator Networks’ Cartoon Hangover YouTube channel—a charming animated tale of a twenty-something temp worker named Bee and her mysterious companion PuppyCat as the two travel on fantastic adventures across space while taking on various intergalactic odd jobs to help make rent. What followed was a historic grassroots crowdfunding campaign; a full season on YouTube; followed by a full season debut on Netflix, Bee and PuppyCat: Lazy in Space; a comic book series, incredible cosplayers; amazing fanart; and a rapidly growing global community of fans.

From its start as an animated short to an extremely popular YouTube series, Bee and PuppyCat has amassed over 70 million views to date, in addition to 2.5 million fans and counting across all social media channels. Due to this enormous success and loyal fan base, Netflix premiered Bee and PuppyCat:Lazy in Space on September 6, 2022, where it topped the “Best New Shows to Watch on Netflix” lists in New York Times, Forbes, LA Times and more.

Michael Hirsh, CEO of Kartoon Studios subsidiary, WOW! Unlimited Media (parent company of Frederator Network), stated: “Frederator Studios is proud of the success of Bee and PuppyCat, which takes a prominent place among our lineup of hits that also includes Adventure Time, Castlevania and Fairly Odd Parents.  Natasha Allegri is an amazing artist who has created and directed one of the best animated series of our time.”

On July 14, Sony released a two-volume digital album of music from Bee and PuppyCat: Lazy in Space from renowned composer Will Wiesenfeld, who is best known for releasing music under aliases “Baths” and “Geotic.” The albums include Wiesenfeld’s “What’s Your Favorite Color? (Extended)” and “Galactic Boom.” This highly anticipated soundtrack has captured global attention from fans around the world garnering over 1 million streams in less than 10 days.

In the retail space, Kartoon Studios’ partners, Hot Topic, Crowdmade, Youtooz and Toynk have released limited-edition Bee and PuppyCat-branded products. Hot Topic is expanding their line from t-shirts to include jewelry, accessories, buttons and more. Trends International (posters, stickers),  BOOM! Studios (comic books), and Toy Factory (plush, amusement channel) will also release new products in 2023/2024.

Karen McTier, Licensing Consultant for Kartoon Studios commented: “The amazing response to the album release and limited-edition products speaks to the growing popularity of this fun and quirky series that has found a broad and solid fan base over the past 10 years. As we continue to celebrate this brand milestone, we look forward to working with our partners to deliver unique products to the market as well as expand our merchandise categories into publishing, home, gaming, and stationery.”

In 2022, Kartoon Studios, through its WOW! Unlimited Media subsidiary Frederator Networks, partnered with TOHO International, who acquired a 50% stake in Bee and PuppyCat, to co-produce new content and expand the global reach of the property. Kartoon Studios’ consumer products team manages the worldwide consumer products program for Bee and PuppyCat, excluding Asia, which is handled by TOHO International.

For more information, visit the Bee and PuppyCat official website or follow them on YouTube, TikTok, and other social media platforms.  

About Kartoon Studios

Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON) is a global end-to-end creator, producer, distributor, marketer, and licensor of entertainment brands. The Company’s IP portfolio includes original animated content, including the Stan Lee brand, Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, on Kartoon Channel!; Shaq’s Garage, starring Shaquille O’Neal,on Kartoon Channel!, and a broad distribution platform,  Rainbow Rangers on Kartoon Channel! and Netflix; the Netflix Original, Llama Llama, starring Jennifer Garner, and more.  

In 2022, Kartoon Studios acquired Canada’s WOW! Unlimited Media and made a strategic investment becoming the largest shareholder in Germany’s Your Family Entertainment AG, one of Europe’s leading distributors and broadcasters of high-quality programs for children and families.

The company’s wholly-owned digital distribution network, Toon Media Group, consists of Kartoon Channel!, Kartoon Channel! Worldwide, Frederator Network, and Ameba. Kartoon Channel! is a globally distributed entertainment platform with full penetration of the U.S. television market and international expansion underway with launches in key markets around the world, including Germany, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa & Sub-Sahara Africa and more. Kartoon Channel! and Ameba are available across multiple platforms, including Apple iOS, Apple TV,  Android Mobile, Android TVWeb, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Fire, Roku, Pluto TV, Comcast, Cox, Dish, Sling TV,  Tubi, Xumo, Samsung and LG Smart TVs, and YouTube. Frederator Network owns and operates the largest global animation network on YouTube, with channels featuring over 2000 exclusive creators and influencers, garnering on average over a billion views every month.

For additional information, please visit www.kartoonstudios.com

About Frederator

Frederator is a pioneer in streaming video and a leading independent producer of animation for streaming services, linear television, and online video platforms, owning and operating the largest global animation network on YouTube, with channels that boast over 2000 exclusive creators and influencers and garnering billions of views annually. Over the past 20 years, Frederator Studios has produced 19 series and more than 250 short films for and with partners including Netflix, Amazon, Google, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Sony Pictures Animation, and Cartoon Network, including Butch Hartman’s The Fairly OddParents on Nickelodeon, Pendleton Ward’s Adventure Time on Cartoon Network and Natasha Allegri’s Bee and PuppyCat on Netflix. Frederator is a Kartoon Studios (NYSE: TOON) company and has offices in Burbank, CA and New York, NY.

Forward Looking Statements: Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “intend” or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, our ability to generate revenue or achieve profitability; our ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, if at all; the potential issuance of a significant number of shares, which will dilute our equity holders; fluctuations in the results of our operations from period to period; general economic and financial conditions; our ability to anticipate changes in popular culture, media and movies, fashion and technology; competitive pressure from other distributors of content and within the retail market; our reliance on and relationships with third-party production and animation studios; our ability to market and advertise our products; our reliance on third-parties to promote our products; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; our ability to protect our intellectual property and those other risk factors set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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WISeKey’s WISeID Solution Provides a Secure Platform for Users to Manage Their Digital Identities and Protect Themselves Against Unauthorized Access

WISeKey’s WISeID Solution Provides a Secure Platform
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The recent launch of WorldCoin project, where digital coins are exchanged for iris scans, has underscored the urgent need for clear user control and consent on how personal data, especially sensitive biometric information, is used.

Zug, Switzerland – July 31, 2023 – WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions operating as a holding company, today announced that its WISeID solution offers a safer digital world to corporation and individuals, by protecting their data and privacy.

As new digital technologies such AI and Quantum evolve and reshape the world, the concept of digital identity becomes increasingly important. The recent launch of WorldCoin project, where digital coins are exchanged for iris scans, has underscored the urgent need for clear user control and consent on how personal data, especially sensitive biometric information, is used. 

The unique and unchangeable nature of the iris raises severe potential concerns about privacy and the misuse of data. The lack of regulation in the crypto and blockchain sector adds to the risks of data misuse and security breaches. With a significant part of WorldCoin’s user base expected to be disadvantaged individuals willing to trade their iris scans for funds, the potential for exploitation is high, setting a dangerous precedent.

Creating a digital identity based on iris recognition, combined with a cryptocurrency reward system for data control transfer to WorldID, presents various risks. These include potential privacy and security breaches, misuse of biometric data, data ownership issues, and potential exploitation due to incentive misalignment. The centralization of power could lead to misuse and threaten individual freedom. Additionally, this system may increase digital divide issues and may face regulatory challenges depending on jurisdiction. Strong privacy protections, transparency, and user consent must be prioritized in designing such a system.

In contrast, solutions like WISeID.com, developed by WISeKey, emphasize the control and ownership individuals should have over their digital identities, including biometric data. WISeID.com provides a secure platform that not only allows users to manage their digital identities but also protects them from any unauthorized access. 

Nevertheless, the implementation of such solutions requires robust cybersecurity practices, clear international regulation, and complete transparency in data handling. Moreover, public education about digital identity management is a critical factor in maintaining personal privacy and security in this new digital age.

WISeKey is urging all stakeholders, from regulators to technology providers and users, to come together to create a safer digital world. By doing so, we can ensure that the benefits of these advanced technologies can be enjoyed without compromising the individuals’ privacy and data security.

For more information on digital identity management, please visit WISeID.com.

About WISeKey

WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, and (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions.

Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.

Press and investor contacts:

WISeKey International Holding Ltd

Company Contact: Carlos Moreira
Chairman & CEO
Tel: +41 22 594 3000
[email protected]
WISeKey Investor Relations (US)

Contact: Lena Cati
The Equity Group Inc.
Tel: +1 212 836-9611
[email protected]

Disclaimer:
This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning WISeKey International Holding Ltd and its business. Such statements involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which could cause the actual results, financial condition, performance, or achievements of WISeKey International Holding Ltd to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. WISeKey International Holding Ltd is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and it does not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of article 652a or article 1156 of the Swiss Code of Obligations or a listing prospectus within the meaning of the listing rules of the SIX Swiss Exchange. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of WISeKey and its securities, including the merits and risks involved. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of WISeKey.



PROS Announces Investor Conference Schedule for August 2023

PROS Announces Investor Conference Schedule for August 2023

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PROS Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRO), a leading provider of AI-powered SaaS pricing, CPQ, revenue management, and digital offer marketing solutions, today announced that company management will participate in the following investment conferences in August 2023.

KeyBanc Technology Leadership Forum | Vail, CO

Andres Reiner, President and CEO, and Belinda Overdeput, Head of Investor Relations

Monday, August 7, 2023 | Fireside Chat at 1:00 – 1:25 PM ET

Oppenheimer 26th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference | Virtual Format

Martin Simoncic, President of B2B, Sunil John, Chief Product Officer, and Belinda Overdeput, Head of Investor Relations

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 | Fireside Chat at 10:45 – 11:25 AM ET

A live webcast and archive of these conference events will be available on the Investor Relations page of our web site at http://pros.com.

About PROS

PROS Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRO) is a leading provider of AI-powered SaaS pricing, CPQ, revenue management, and digital offer marketing solutions. Our vision is to optimize every shopping and selling experience. With over 30 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of success, PROS helps B2B and B2C companies across the globe, in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, services, and airlines, drive profitable growth. The PROS Platform leverages AI to provide real-time predictive insights that enable businesses to drive revenue and margin improvements. To learn more about PROS and our innovative SaaS solutions, please visit our website at www.pros.com.

PROS Investor Relations

Belinda Overdeput

713.335.5879

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America Texas Colorado

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Software Finance Asset Management Artificial Intelligence Data Management Accounting Professional Services Technology

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Churchill Downs to Resume Live Racing in September

LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “the Company”) announced today that Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs” or “the Racetrack”) will resume live racing for the regularly scheduled meet beginning September 14, 2023. The meet will take place following a temporary suspension of racing operations to conduct an internal safety review.

Following a comprehensive evaluation of existing safety protocols and a thorough assessment of industry best practices, Churchill Downs has implemented several key enhancements to further ensure the safety and well-being of equine and human athletes. Key elements include:

  • Infrastructure Upgrades: Analysis by multiple leading industry experts found no issues with the racing surfaces, however, to further maximize surface oversight and consistency, the Racetrack has invested in additional new surface maintenance equipment and committed to doubling the frequency of surface testing.
  • Increased Veterinary Oversight: Additional resources will be added to CDI’s highly qualified veterinary team to provide additional monitoring and specialized care for horses and assist in pre-race inspections and entry screening.
  • Collaboration with Industry Experts: Work will continue with HISA and other industry experts to predict at-risk horses using up-to-date data and advanced analytic techniques.
  • Establish Safety Management Committee: A new safety committee will be established consisting of horsemen designees, racetrack employees and veterinarians to candidly discuss concerns and observations to constantly provide real time feedback on areas of improvement.

“We are excited to resume live racing again at Churchill Downs,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of CDI. “Our commitment to safety remains paramount as we enter this September meet and our participants, fans and the public can be assured that we will continue to investigate, evaluate and improve upon every policy and protocol.”

Tickets are on sale for the entire 40-day September and Fall meets at Churchill Downs and can be purchased at www.churchilldowns.com/tickets. The September meet runs through October 1 and will feature: Twilight Thursdays, September 14, 21 and 28; Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby and 150th Kentucky Oaks Kickoff on Saturday, September 16; Stakes Room Brunch on September 17 and 24; Downs After Dark, “Bourbon and Boots” on Saturday, September 23; and Family Adventure Day on Sunday, October 1.

The Fall meet runs from October 29 through November 26 and will feature: Stars of Tomorrow I on Sunday, October 29; Trick or Treat at the Track on Sunday, October 29; Breeders Cup Watch Party, November 3 and 4; Stakes Room Brunch every Sunday from November 5-26; Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, November 11; and Thanksgiving Weekend festivities from Thursday, November 23 through Sunday, November 26 including The Clark presented by Norton Healthcare on Friday, November 24 and Stars of Tomorrow II on Saturday, November 25.

About Churchill Downs Incorporated

Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) has been creating extraordinary entertainment experiences for nearly 150 years, beginning with the company’s most iconic and enduring asset, the Kentucky Derby. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties. www.churchilldownsincorporated.com

About Churchill Downs Racetrack

Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”), the world’s most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continually-held annual sporting event in the United States, since 1875. Located in Louisville, CDRT features a series of themed race days during Derby Week, including the Kentucky Oaks, and conducts Thoroughbred horse racing during three race meets in Spring, September and Fall. CDRT is located on 175 acres and has a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a stabling area and provides seating for approximately 60,000 guests. The saddling paddock and the stable area has barns sufficient to accommodate 1,400 horses and a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel. CDRT also has a year-round simulcast wagering facility. www.ChurchillDowns.com

This news release contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” and similar words or similar expressions (or negative versions of such words or expressions).

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors, that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include the following: the occurrence of extraordinary events, such as terrorist attacks, public health threats, civil unrest, and inclement weather, including as a result of climate change; the effect of economic conditions on our consumers’ confidence and discretionary spending or our access to credit, including the impact of inflation; additional or increased taxes and fees; the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including the emergence of variant strains, and related economic matters on our results of operations, financial conditions and prospects; lack of confidence in the integrity of our core businesses or any deterioration in our reputation; loss of key or highly skilled personnel, as well as general disruptions in the general labor market; the impact of significant competition, and the expectation the competition levels will increase; changes in consumer preferences, attendance, wagering, and sponsorships; risks associated with equity investments, strategic alliances and other third-party agreements; inability to respond to rapid technological changes in a timely manner; concentration and evolution of slot machine and historical racing machine (HRM) manufacturing and other technology conditions that could impose additional costs; failure to enter into or maintain agreements with industry constituents, including horsemen and other racetracks; inability to successfully focus on market access and retail operations for our TwinSpires Sports and Casino business and effectively compete; online security risk, including cyber-security breaches, or loss or misuse of our stored information as a result of a breach including customers’ personal information could lead to government enforcement actions or other litigations; reliance on our technology services and catastrophic events and system failures disrupting our operations; inability to identify, complete, or fully realize the benefits of our proposed acquisitions, divestitures, development of new venues or the expansion of existing facilities on time, on budget, or as planned; difficulty in integrating recent or future acquisitions into our operations; cost overruns and other uncertainties associated with the development of new venues and the expansion of existing facilities; general risks related to real estate ownership and significant expenditures, including risks related to environmental liabilities; personal injury litigation related to injuries occurring at our racetracks; compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or other similar laws and regulations, or applicable anti-money laundering regulations; payment-related risks, such as risk associated with fraudulent credit card or debit card use; work stoppages and labor problems; risks related to pending or future legal proceedings and other actions; highly regulated operations and changes in the regulatory environment could adversely affect our business; restrictions in our debt facilities limiting our flexibility to operate our business; failure to comply with the financial ratios and other covenants in our debt facilities and other indebtedness; increases to interest rates (due to inflation or otherwise), disruption in the credit markets or changes to our credit ratings may adversely affect our business; increase in our insurance costs, or inability to obtain similar insurance coverage in the future, and any inability to recover under our insurance policies for damages sustained at our properties in the event of inclement weather and casualty events; and other factors described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Investor Contact: Philip Forbis  Media Contact: Tonya Abeln
(502) 394-1094 (502) 386-1742
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Snowflake to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

Snowflake to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

No-Headquarters/BOZEMAN, Mont.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the Data Cloud company, today announced that it will present at two upcoming investor conferences.

  • Chief Financial Officer, Mike Scarpelli, will present at the Stifel Tech Executive Summit, on Monday, August 28th, at 1:00 p.m. PT.
  • Chief Financial Officer, Mike Scarpelli will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference, on Thursday, September 7th, at 2:25 p.m. PT.

If available, event webcasts will be accessible on the investor relations section of the Snowflake website at https://investors.snowflake.com and archived on the Snowflake site for a period of 30 days.

About Snowflake

Snowflake enables every organization to mobilize their data with Snowflake’s Data Cloud. Customers use the Data Cloud to unite siloed data, discover and securely share data, power data applications, and execute diverse AI/ML and analytic workloads. Wherever data or users live, Snowflake delivers a single data experience that spans multiple clouds and geographies. Thousands of customers across many industries, including 599 of the 2022 Forbes Global 2000 (G2K) as of May 31, 2023, use Snowflake Data Cloud to power their businesses. Learn more at snowflake.com.

Jimmy Sexton

Senior Finance Director, Head of Investor Relations

[email protected]

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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Software Technology Internet Data Management

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Alexander’s Announces Second Quarter Financial Results

PARAMUS, N.J., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ALEXANDER’S, INC. (New York Stock Exchange: ALX) filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 today and reported:



Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 was $64.1 million, or $12.51 per diluted share, compared to $14.8 million, or $2.89 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 included $54.0 million, or $10.52 per diluted share, of income as a result of a net gain from the sale of the Rego Park III land parcel.

Funds from operations (“FFO”) (non-GAAP) for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 was $18.2 million, or $3.55 per diluted share, compared to $22.1 million, or $4.32 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.



Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Financial Results

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $75.4 million, or $14.70 per diluted share, compared to $29.3 million, or $5.73 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 included $54.0 million, or $10.52 per diluted share, of income as a result of a net gain from the sale of the Rego Park III land parcel.

FFO (non-GAAP) for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $36.8 million, or $7.18 per diluted share, compared to $43.9 million, or $8.57 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Alexander’s, Inc. is a real estate investment trust which has five properties in New York City.

CONTACT:        
GARY HANSEN
(201) 587-8541

Certain statements contained herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For a discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements and our future results and financial condition, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. Such factors include, among others, risks associated with the timing of and costs associated with property improvements, financing commitments, the financial condition of our tenants, general competitive factors and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ALEXANDER’S, INC.


FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED



JUNE 30,


2023 AND 2022

Below is a table of selected financial results.

      QUARTER ENDED  
      JUNE 30,  
  (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts) 2023   2022  
                 
  Revenues $ 53,673   $ 49,824  
                 
  Net income $ 64,147   $ 14,814  
                 
  Net income per common share – basic and diluted $ 12.51   $ 2.89  
                 
  Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted   5,128,823     5,125,710  
               
  FFO (non-GAAP) $ 18,208   $ 22,122  
               
  FFO per diluted share (non-GAAP) $ 3.55   $ 4.32  
               
  Weighted average shares used in computing FFO per diluted share   5,128,823     5,125,710  

The following table reconciles net income to FFO (non-GAAP):

    QUARTER ENDED  
    JUNE 30,  
  (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts) 2023   2022  
               
  Net income $ 64,147   $ 14,814  
  Depreciation and amortization of real property   8,013     7,308  
  Net gain on sale of real estate   (53,952)      
  FFO (non-GAAP) $ 18,208   $ 22,122  
               
  FFO per diluted share (non-GAAP) $ 3.55   $ 4.32  
               
  Weighted average shares used in computing FFO per diluted share   5,128,823     5,125,710  


ALEXANDER’S, INC.


FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED



JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022

Below is a table of selected financial results.

      SIX MONTHS ENDED  
      JUNE 30,  
  (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts) 2023   2022  
                 
  Revenues $ 106,614   $ 99,039  
                 
  Net income $ 75,373   $ 29,346  
                 
  Net income per common share – basic and diluted $ 14.70   $ 5.73  
                 
  Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted   5,127,959     5,125,098  
               
  FFO (non-GAAP) $ 36,841   $ 43,907  
               
  FFO per diluted share (non-GAAP) $ 7.18   $ 8.57  
               
  Weighted average shares used in computing FFO per diluted share   5,127,959     5,125,098  
               

The following table reconciles net income to FFO (non-GAAP):

    SIX MONTHS ENDED  
    JUNE 30,  
  (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts) 2023   2022  
               
  Net income $ 75,373   $ 29,346  
  Depreciation and amortization of real property   15,420     14,561  
  Net gain on sale of real estate   (53,952)      
  FFO (non-GAAP) $ 36,841   $ 43,907  
               
  FFO per diluted share (non-GAAP) $ 7.18   $ 8.57  
               
  Weighted average shares used in computing FFO per diluted share   5,127,959     5,125,098  
               

FFO is computed in accordance with the definition adopted by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). NAREIT defines FFO as GAAP net income or loss adjusted to exclude net gains from sales of certain real estate assets, real estate impairment losses, depreciation and amortization expense from real estate assets and other specified items, including the pro rata share of such adjustments of unconsolidated subsidiaries. FFO and FFO per diluted share are used by management, investors and analysts to facilitate meaningful comparisons of operating performance between periods and among our peers because it excludes the effect of real estate depreciation and amortization and net gains on sales, which are based on historical costs and implicitly assume that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, rather than fluctuating based on existing market conditions. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash requirements and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a performance measure or cash flow as a liquidity measure. FFO may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. A reconciliation of net income to FFO is provided above.



New Relic Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results

New Relic Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results

Total revenue of $242.6 million, up 12% year over year

GAAP operating margin of (14)%, non-GAAP operating margin of 15%

Enters into definitive agreement to be acquired by Francisco Partners and TPG for $6.5 billion

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
New Relic, Inc. (NYSE: NEWR), the all-in-one observability platform for every engineer, announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.

Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Results:

  • Revenue: Total revenue was $242.6 million, up 12% from $216.5 million one year ago. Consumption revenue was $213.9 million, up 39% year over year.
  • Gross Margin and Non-GAAP Gross Margin(1): Gross margin was 77.6%, compared to 70.5% one year ago. Non-GAAP gross margin was 79.4%, compared to 72.5% one year ago.
  • Operating Income and Non-GAAP Operating Income(1): Loss from operations was $(33.0) million, compared to $(55.7) million one year ago. Non-GAAP operating income was $36.4 million, compared to $(17.2) million loss one year ago.
  • Operating Margin and Non-GAAP Operating Margin(1): Operating margin was (13.6)%, compared to (25.7)% one year ago. Non-GAAP operating margin was 15.0%, compared to (7.9)% one year ago.
  • Net Income Per Share and Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share(1): Fully diluted net loss per share was $(0.54), compared to $(0.76) one year ago, while non-GAAP fully diluted net income per share was $0.43, compared to $(0.26) one year ago. Fully diluted share count was 71.5 million.
  • Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments: Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $457.0 million as of June 30, 2023.
  • Cash Flows From Operating Activities and Free Cash Flow: Trailing four quarter cash flows from operating activities was $89.1 million, compared to $36.8 million one year ago. Trailing four quarter free cash flow was $69.0 million, compared to $18.7 million one year ago.

Recent Business Highlights:

  • Recognized for Technology Leadership – Gartner named New Relic a leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for APM and Observability for the 11th consecutive time. GigaOm named New Relic a Leader and Fast Mover in the 2023 GigaOm Radar for AIOps.
  • Redefining Application Performance Monitoring (APM) – New Relic’s recently launched APM 360 capability empowers all engineers to make APM a daily practice with insights from every development stage and every part of the application stack.
  • Deepening Security Capabilities – New Relic launched the public preview of Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) capabilities to accelerate security testing and enable dev, ops, and security teams to ship secure code faster.
  • Growing its Technology Partner Ecosystem – New Relic continued to grow its technology partner ecosystem, and now offers integrations with 650+ cloud services, open source tools, and enterprise technologies. The Company also deepened its partnership with AWS by providing integration with Amazon Security Lake log data and events.
  • Broadening Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Commitment – New Relic published its second annual ESG impact report for 2023. The full report can be accessed at https://newrelic.com/about/environmental-social-governance.

Transaction with Francisco Partners and TPG

In a separate press release issued today, New Relic announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Francisco Partners and TPG. A copy of the press release can be found on New Relic’s investor relations website at http://ir.newrelic.com. The additional details and information about the terms and conditions of the definitive agreement and the transactions contemplated today are available in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by New Relic with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Given the announced transaction, New Relic will not host an earnings conference call or provide financial guidance in conjunction with this earnings release. New Relic is also withdrawing its previous financial guidance for fiscal year 2024 and has suspended any further updates as a result of the pending transaction. In addition, New Relic will no longer attend the Canaccord Genuity 43rd Annual Growth Conference on August 10, 2023 in light of the pending transaction. For further detail and discussion of New Relic’s financial performance please refer to New Relic’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, which will be filed later today with the SEC.

_______

(1) This press release uses non-GAAP financial metrics that are adjusted for the impact of various GAAP items. See the section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the tables entitled “Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Results” below for details.

About New Relic

As a leader in observability, New Relic empowers engineers with a data-driven approach to planning, building, deploying, and running great software. New Relic delivers the only unified data platform that empowers engineers to get all telemetry—metrics, events, logs, and traces—paired with powerful full stack analysis tools to help engineers do their best work with data, not opinions. Delivered through the industry’s first usage-based consumption pricing that’s intuitive and predictable, New Relic gives engineers more value for the money by helping improve planning cycle times, change failure rates, release frequency, and mean time to resolution. This helps the world’s leading brands including adidas Runtastic, American Red Cross, Australia Post, Banco Inter, Chegg, GoTo Group, Ryanair, Sainsbury’s, Signify Health, TopGolf, and World Fuel Services (WFS) improve uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency to deliver exceptional customer experiences that fuel innovation and growth. www.newrelic.com.

Important Information and Where to Find It

This communication is being made in respect of the proposed transaction involving New Relic, FP and TPG. A special stockholder meeting will be announced soon to obtain stockholder approval in connection with the proposed transaction. New Relic expects to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a proxy statement and other relevant documents in connection with the proposed merger. The definitive proxy statement will be sent or given to the stockholders of New Relic and will contain important information about the proposed transaction and related matters. INVESTORS OF NEW RELIC ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors may obtain a free copy of these materials (when they are available) and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, at New Relic’s website at ir.newrelic.com/financial-information.

Participants in the Solicitation

New Relic and certain of its directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from its stockholders in connection with the proposed merger. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered to be participants in the solicitation of New Relic’s stockholders in connection with the proposed merger will be set forth in New Relic’s definitive proxy statement for its special stockholder meeting. Additional information regarding these individuals and any direct or indirect interests they may have in the proposed merger will be set forth in the definitive proxy statement when and if it is filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed merger.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on New Relic’s current expectations, estimates and projections about the expected date of closing of the proposed transaction and the potential benefits thereof, its business and industry, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by New Relic, FP and TPG, all of which are subject to change. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “might,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “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, estimates and projections. The forward-looking statements in this communication include statements regarding the transaction and the ability to consummate the transaction. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and New Relic undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the completion of the proposed transaction on anticipated terms and timing, including obtaining stockholder and regulatory approvals, anticipated tax treatment, unforeseen liabilities, future capital expenditures, revenues, expenses, earnings, synergies, economic performance, indebtedness, financial condition, losses, future prospects, business and management strategies for the management, expansion and growth of New Relic’s business and other conditions to the completion of the transaction; (ii) conditions to the closing of the transaction may not be satisfied; (iii) the transaction may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (iv) the outcome of any legal proceedings related to the transaction; (v) the failure by FP and TPG to obtain the necessary debt financing arrangements set forth in the commitment letters received in connection with the transaction; (vi) New Relic’s ability to implement its business strategy; (vii) significant transaction costs associated with the proposed transaction; (viii) potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction; (ix) the risk that disruptions from the proposed transaction will harm New Relic’s business, including current plans and operations; (x) the ability of New Relic to retain and hire key personnel; (xi) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; (xii) legislative, regulatory and economic developments affecting New Relic’s business; (xiii) general economic and market developments and conditions; (xiv) the evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes under which New Relic operates; (xv) potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the merger that could affect New Relic’s financial performance; (xvi) restrictions during the pendency of the proposed transaction that may impact New Relic’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; and (xvii) unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism or outbreak of war or hostilities, as well as New Relic’s response to any of the aforementioned factors. While the list of factors presented here is considered representative, such list should not be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Consequences of material differences in results as compared with those anticipated in the forward-looking statements could include, among other things, business disruption, operational problems, financial loss, legal liability to third parties and similar risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on New Relic’s financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity. New Relic does not assume any obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

New Relic discloses the following non-GAAP financial measures in this press release and the earnings call referencing this press release: non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses (research and development, sales and marketing, and general and administrative), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share, non-GAAP net income (loss) per basic share and free cash flow. New Relic uses each of these non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand and compare operating results across accounting periods, for internal budgeting and forecasting purposes, for short- and long-term operating plans, and to evaluate New Relic’s financial performance. In addition, New Relic’s bonus plan for eligible employees and executives is based in part on non-GAAP income (loss) from operations. New Relic believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors, as a supplement to GAAP measures, in evaluating its operational performance, as further discussed below. New Relic’s non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information that is directly comparable to that provided by other companies in its industry, as other companies in its industry may calculate non-GAAP financial results differently, particularly related to non-recurring and unusual items. In addition, there are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and exclude expenses that may have a material impact on New Relic’s reported financial results.

Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures has been provided in the financial statement tables included below in this press release.

New Relic defines non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses (sales and marketing, research and development, general and administrative), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share and non-GAAP net income (loss) per basic share as the respective GAAP balances, adjusted for, as applicable: (1) stock-based compensation-related expenses, (2) the amortization of purchased intangibles, (3) amortization of debt discount and issuance costs, (4) lawsuit litigation cost and other expense, (5) restructuring charges, and (6) non-GAAP tax adjustment. Non-GAAP net income (loss) per basic and diluted share is calculated as non-GAAP net income (loss) divided by weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, with the number of weighted-average shares decreased to reflect the anti-dilutive impact of the capped call transactions entered into in connection with the 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 issued in May 2018. New Relic defines free cash flow as GAAP cash from operations, minus capital expenditures and minus capitalized software. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these historical non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors and others in assessing New Relic’s operating performance due to the following factors:

Stock-based compensation-related expenses. New Relic’s stock-based compensation-related expenses include stock-based compensation expense, amortization of stock-based compensation capitalized in software development costs and employer payroll tax expense on equity incentive plans. New Relic utilizes share-based compensation to attract and retain employees. It is principally aimed at aligning their interests with those of the Company’s stockholders and at long-term retention, rather than to address operational performance for any particular period. As a result, share-based compensation expenses vary for reasons that are generally unrelated to financial and operational performance in any particular period. The Company further excludes employer payroll tax expense on equity incentive plans as these expenses are tied to the exercise or vesting of underlying equity awards and the price of the Company’s common stock at the time of vesting or exercise. As a result, these taxes may vary in any particular period independent of the financial and operating performance of the Company’s business.

Amortization of purchased intangibles. New Relic views amortization of purchased intangible assets as items arising from pre-acquisition activities determined at the time of an acquisition. While these intangible assets are evaluated for impairment regularly, amortization of the cost of purchased intangibles is an expense that is not typically affected by operations during any particular period. Amortization of purchased intangibles varies in amount and frequency and is significantly impacted by the timing and size of the Company’s acquisitions. Management finds it useful to exclude these non-cash charges from operating expenses to assist in budgeting, planning, and forecasting future periods. The use of intangible assets contributed to the Company’s revenues during the periods presented and will also contribute to its revenues in future periods. Amortization of purchased intangible assets will recur in future periods.

Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs. In May 2018, New Relic issued $500.25 million of its 0.50% convertible senior notes due 2023 (the “Notes”), which bore interest at an annual fixed rate of 0.5%. The Notes matured and were repaid in cash on May 1, 2023. The debt issuance costs were amortized as interest expense. The expense for the amortization of debt issuance costs is a non-cash item, and New Relic believes the exclusion of this interest expense will provide for a more useful comparison of its operational performance in different periods.

Lawsuit litigation cost and other expense. New Relic may from time to time incur charges or benefits related to litigation or transactions that are outside of the ordinary course of New Relic’s business. New Relic believes it is useful to exclude such charges or benefits because it does not consider such amounts to be part of the ongoing operation of New Relic’s business and because of the singular nature of the claims underlying the matter.

Restructuring charges. In August 2022, New Relic commenced a restructuring plan to realign its cost structure with its business needs as the Company moved to focus resources on top priorities, and in March 2023, the Company approved a new restructuring plan in connection with the reduction of its global real estate footprint in line with its Flex First philosophy. In the first fiscal quarter of 2024, the Company announced the adoption of a new restructuring plan focused on realigning resources with the Company’s business needs in driving the growth of its consumption business. As a result of this and previously announced restructuring plans, New Relic incurred charges of approximately $21.7 million consisting of employee wages, termination benefits, and lease exit costs for the three months ended June 30, 2023. New Relic believes it is appropriate to exclude the restructuring charges because they are not indicative of future operating results.

Non-GAAP tax adjustment. The Company used a long-term projected non-GAAP tax rate to provide consistency across interim reporting periods with non-GAAP net income. As the Company was forecasted to be non-GAAP profitable on an annual basis starting in fiscal year 2024, New Relic applied the non-GAAP tax rate prospectively in the first fiscal quarter of 2024. In determining the non-GAAP tax rate, New Relic excluded the impact of nonrecurring items and made assumptions including those about tax legislation and its tax positions. New Relic projected a 24.0% non-GAAP tax rate based on non-GAAP financial projections and applied it to the non-GAAP profit before tax.

Additionally, New Relic’s management believes that the non-GAAP financial measure free cash flow is meaningful to investors because management reviews cash flows generated from operations after taking into consideration capital expenditures and the capitalization of software development costs due to the fact that these expenditures are considered to be a necessary component of ongoing operations.

Operating Metrics

Active Customer Accounts. New Relic defines an Active Customer Account at the end of any period as an individual account, as identified by a unique account identifier, aggregated at the parent hierarchy level, for which New Relic has recognized any revenue in the fiscal quarter. The number of Active Customer Accounts that is reported as of a particular date is rounded down to the nearest hundred.

Number of Active Customer Accounts with Revenue Greater than $100,000. As a measure of New Relic’s ability to scale with its customers and attract large enterprises to its platform, New Relic counts the number of Active Customer Accounts for which it has recognized greater than $100,000 in revenue in the trailing 12-months.

Percentage of Revenue from Active Customer Accounts Greater than $100,000. New Relic also looks at its percentage of overall revenue it receives from its Active Customer Accounts with revenue greater than $100,000 in any given quarter as an indicator of its relative performance when selling to New Relic’s large customer relationships or its smaller revenue accounts.

Net Revenue Retention Rate (“NRR”). NRR monitors the growth in use of New Relic’s platform by its existing active customer accounts and allows New Relic to measure the health of its business and future growth prospects. To calculate NRR, New Relic first identifies the cohort of Active Customer Accounts that were Active Customer Accounts in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. Next, New Relic identifies the measurement period as the 12-month period ending with the period reported and the prior comparison period as the corresponding period in the prior year. NRR is the quotient obtained by dividing the revenue generated from a cohort of Active Customer Accounts in the measurement period by the revenue generated from that same cohort in the prior comparison period.

New Relic is a registered trademark of New Relic, Inc.

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.

New Relic, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data; unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

Revenue

$

242,628

 

 

$

216,459

 

Cost of revenue

 

54,440

 

 

 

63,893

 

Gross profit

 

188,188

 

 

 

152,566

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

Research and development

 

80,310

 

 

 

64,769

 

Sales and marketing

 

94,019

 

 

 

104,420

 

General and administrative

 

46,849

 

 

 

39,030

 

Total operating expenses

 

221,178

 

 

 

208,219

 

Loss from operations

 

(32,990

)

 

 

(55,653

)

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

Interest income

 

4,593

 

 

 

1,110

 

Interest expense

 

(429

)

 

 

(1,232

)

Other expense, net

 

(1,666

)

 

 

(209

)

Loss before income taxes

 

(30,492

)

 

 

(55,984

)

Income tax provision

 

2,830

 

 

 

267

 

Net loss

$

(33,322

)

 

$

(56,251

)

Net loss and adjustment attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest

 

(4,109

)

 

 

6,012

 

Net loss attributable to New Relic

$

(37,431

)

 

$

(50,239

)

Net loss attributable to New Relic per share, basic and diluted

$

(0.54

)

 

$

(0.76

)

 

Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share, basic and diluted

 

69,546

 

 

 

66,421

 

New Relic, Inc.

Supplemental Revenue Disaggregation

(In thousands; unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

2023

 

2022

Subscription

$

28,720

 

$

63,080

Consumption

 

213,908

 

 

153,379

Total revenue

$

242,628

 

216,459 

New Relic, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except par value; unaudited)

 

 

June 30, 2023

 

March 31, 2023

Assets

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

240,699

 

 

$

625,727

 

Short-term investments

 

216,285

 

 

 

254,085

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,576 and $3,121, respectively

 

132,002

 

 

 

234,287

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

19,678

 

 

 

17,747

 

Deferred contract acquisition costs

 

13,203

 

 

 

14,962

 

Total current assets

 

621,867

 

 

 

1,146,808

 

Property and equipment, net

 

48,141

 

 

 

48,509

 

Restricted cash

 

5,805

 

 

 

5,795

 

Goodwill

 

172,298

 

 

 

172,298

 

Intangible assets, net

 

10,128

 

 

 

11,603

 

Deferred contract acquisition costs, non-current

 

10,831

 

 

 

8,558

 

Lease right-of-use assets

 

16,641

 

 

 

19,678

 

Other assets, non-current

 

5,573

 

 

 

5,759

 

Total assets

$

891,284

 

 

$

1,419,008

 

Liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

39,356

 

 

$

29,452

 

Accrued compensation and benefits

 

43,970

 

 

 

37,552

 

Other current liabilities

 

33,076

 

 

 

39,424

 

Convertible senior notes, current

 

 

 

 

500,044

 

Deferred revenue

 

313,139

 

 

 

370,987

 

Lease liabilities

 

8,992

 

 

 

10,928

 

Total current liabilities

 

438,533

 

 

 

988,387

 

Lease liabilities, non-current

 

35,846

 

 

 

38,384

 

Deferred revenue, non-current

 

6,374

 

 

 

3,800

 

Other liabilities, non-current

 

30,430

 

 

 

24,897

 

Total liabilities

 

511,183

 

 

 

1,055,468

 

Redeemable non-controlling interest

 

27,214

 

 

 

23,105

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value

 

70

 

 

 

69

 

Treasury stock – at cost (260 shares)

 

(263

)

 

 

(263

)

Additional paid-in capital

 

1,360,656

 

 

 

1,311,615

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(6,591

)

 

 

(7,432

)

Accumulated deficit

 

(1,000,985

)

 

 

(963,554

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

352,887

 

 

 

340,435

 

Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest, and stockholders’ equity

$

891,284

 

 

$

1,419,008 

New Relic, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands; unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to New Relic

$

(37,431

)

 

$

(50,239

)

Net loss and adjustment attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest

$

4,109

 

 

$

(6,012

)

Net loss:

$

(33,322

)

 

$

(56,251

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

6,727

 

 

 

10,644

 

Amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs

 

5,190

 

 

 

7,224

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

46,437

 

 

 

34,882

 

Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs

 

206

 

 

 

593

 

Non-cash charges related to restructuring activities

 

3,167

 

 

 

 

Other

 

829

 

 

 

(352

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition of business:

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

102,285

 

 

 

116,545

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(2,984

)

 

 

(147

)

Deferred contract acquisition costs

 

(5,704

)

 

 

(416

)

Lease right-of-use assets

 

1,629

 

 

 

2,562

 

Accounts payable

 

10,124

 

 

 

2,650

 

Accrued compensation and benefits and other liabilities

 

(191

)

 

 

(4,562

)

Lease liabilities

 

(810

)

 

 

(4,457

)

Deferred revenue

 

(55,274

)

 

 

(65,906

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

78,309

 

 

 

43,009

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(515

)

 

 

(1,294

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

415

 

 

 

943

 

Purchases of short-term investments

 

 

 

 

(50,373

)

Proceeds from sale and maturity of short-term investments

 

38,500

 

 

 

44,175

 

Capitalized software development costs

 

(4,279

)

 

 

(3,387

)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

34,121

 

 

 

(9,936

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

Payment of convertible senior notes

 

(500,250

)

 

 

 

Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options

 

2,802

 

 

 

1,725

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

(497,448

)

 

 

1,725

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(385,018

)

 

 

34,798

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

 

631,522

 

 

 

274,470

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

246,504

 

 

$

309,268

 

New Relic, Inc.

Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Results

(In thousands, except per share data; unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

2023

 

2022

Reconciliation of gross profit and gross margin:

 

 

 

GAAP gross profit

$

188,188

 

 

$

152,566

 

Plus: Stock-based compensation-related expenses

 

1,850

 

 

 

2,137

 

Plus: Amortization of purchased intangibles

 

1,475

 

 

 

2,291

 

Plus: Restructuring charges

 

1,060

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP gross profit

$

192,573

 

 

$

156,994

 

GAAP gross margin

 

77.6

%

 

 

70.5

%

Non-GAAP adjustments

 

1.8

%

 

 

2.0

%

Non-GAAP gross margin

 

79.4

%

 

 

72.5

%

Reconciliation of operating expenses:

 

 

 

GAAP research and development

$

80,310

 

 

$

64,769

 

Less: Stock-based compensation-related expenses

 

(17,259

)

 

 

(13,525

)

Less: Restructuring charges

 

(8,821

)

 

 

 

Non-GAAP research and development

$

54,230

 

 

$

51,244

 

GAAP sales and marketing

$

94,019

 

 

$

104,420

 

Less: Stock-based compensation-related expenses

 

(12,304

)

 

 

(10,751

)

Less: Restructuring charges

 

(7,785

)

 

 

 

Non-GAAP sales and marketing

$

73,930

 

 

$

93,669

 

GAAP general and administrative

$

46,849

 

 

$

39,030

 

Less: Stock-based compensation-related expenses

 

(12,307

)

 

 

(9,966

)

Less: Lawsuit litigation cost and other expense

 

(2,573

)

 

 

174

 

Less: Restructuring charges

 

(3,991

)

 

 

 

Non-GAAP general and administrative

$

27,978

 

 

$

29,238

 

Reconciliation of income (loss) from operations and operating margin:

 

 

 

GAAP loss from operations

$

(32,990

)

 

$

(55,653

)

Plus: Stock-based compensation-related expenses

 

43,720

 

 

 

36,379

 

Plus: Amortization of purchased intangibles

 

1,475

 

 

 

2,291

 

Plus: Lawsuit litigation cost and other expense

 

2,573

 

 

 

(174

)

Plus: Restructuring charges

 

21,657

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations

$

36,435

 

 

$

(17,157

)

GAAP operating margin

 

(13.6

)%

 

 

(25.7

)%

Non-GAAP adjustments

 

28.6

%

 

 

17.8

%

Non-GAAP operating margin

 

15.0

%

 

 

(7.9

)%

Reconciliation of net income (loss):

 

 

 

GAAP net loss

$

(33,322

)

 

$

(56,251

)

Plus: Stock-based compensation-related expenses

 

43,720

 

 

 

36,379

 

Plus: Amortization of purchased intangibles

 

1,475

 

 

 

2,291

 

Plus: Lawsuit litigation cost and other expense

 

2,573

 

 

 

(174

)

Plus: Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs

 

206

 

 

 

593

 

Plus: Restructuring charges

 

21,657

 

 

 

 

Less: Non-GAAP tax adjustment

 

(5,884

)

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net income (loss)

$

30,425

 

 

$

(17,162

)

Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share:

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.44

 

 

$

(0.26

)

Diluted

$

0.43

 

 

$

(0.26

)

Shares used in non-GAAP per share calculations:

 

 

 

Basic

 

69,546

 

 

 

66,421

 

Diluted

 

71,525

 

 

66,421

New Relic, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP Cash Flows from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow

(In thousands; unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

2023

 

2022

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

78,309

 

 

$

43,009

 

Capital expenditures

 

(515

)

 

 

(1,294

)

Capitalized software development costs

 

(4,279

)

 

 

(3,387

)

Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)

$

73,515

 

 

$

38,328

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

$

34,121

 

 

$

(9,936

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

$

(497,448

)

 

$

1,725

 

 

Investor Contact

Ingo Friedrichowitz

New Relic, Inc.

[email protected]

Media Contact

Elena Keamy

New Relic, Inc

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: California United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Software Technology Engineering Manufacturing

MEDIA:

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Snowflake to Announce Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2024 on August 23, 2023

Snowflake to Announce Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2024 on August 23, 2023

No-Headquarters/BOZEMAN, Mont.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the Data Cloud company, today announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, which ends July 31, 2023, following the close of the U.S. markets on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Snowflake will host a conference call to discuss the financial results.

Conference Call Details

The conference call will begin at 3 p.m. Mountain Time on August 23, 2023. Investors and participants may attend the call by dialing (833) 470-1428 (Access code: 898550), or if outside the United States, by dialing +1 (929) 526-1599 (Access code: 898550).

The call will also be webcast live on the Snowflake Investor Relations website.

An audio replay of the conference call and webcast will be available two hours after its completion and will be accessible for 30 days on the Snowflake Investor Relations website.

About Snowflake

Snowflake enables every organization to mobilize their data with Snowflake’s Data Cloud. Customers use the Data Cloud to unite siloed data, discover and securely share data, power data applications, and execute diverse AI/ML and analytic workloads. Wherever data or users live, Snowflake delivers a single data experience that spans multiple clouds and geographies. Thousands of customers across many industries, including 599 of the 2022 Forbes Global 2000 (G2K) as of May 31, 2023, use Snowflake Data Cloud to power their businesses. Learn more at snowflake.com.

Investor Contact

Jimmy Sexton

Head of Investor Relations

[email protected]

Press Contact

Eszter Szikora

Head of Public Relations

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America Montana

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Software Technology Internet Data Management

MEDIA:

Castor Maritime Inc. Announces the Date of its 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Limassol, Cyprus, July 31, 2023 – Castor Maritime Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRM), (“Castor” or the “Company”), a diversified global shipping company, announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has scheduled the Company’s 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) to be held on September 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at 223 Christodoulou Chatzipavlou Street, Hawaii Royal Gardens, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus. The Board has fixed a record date of July 3, 2023 (the “Record Date”) for the determination of the shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Meeting or any adjournment thereof.

The Company’s Notice of the Meeting and Proxy Statement will be mailed on or around August 1, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the Record Date and will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) and available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. The proxy material will also be available on the Company’s website at www.castormaritime.com.


About Castor Maritime Inc.

Castor Maritime Inc. is an international provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership of oceangoing cargo vessels.

Castor owns a fleet of 20 vessels, with an aggregate capacity of 1.6 million dwt, currently consisting of one Capesize, six Kamsarmax, 11 Panamax dry bulk vessels, which include the M/V Magic Moon it has previously announced it has agreed to sell on March 23, 2023, and two 2,700 TEU containership vessels.

For more information please visit the Company’s website at www.castormaritime.com Information on our website does not constitute a part of this press release.


Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. We are including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “believe”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “project”, “plan”, “potential”, “will”, “may”, “should”, “expect”, “pending” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these forward-looking statements, including these expectations, beliefs or projections. In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward‐looking statements include the effects of the spin-off of our tanker business, our business strategy, shipping market conditions and trends, the rapid growth of our fleet, our relationships with our current and future service providers and customers, our ability to borrow under existing or future debt agreements or to refinance our debt on favorable terms and our ability to comply with the covenants contained therein, our continued ability to enter into time or voyage charters with existing and new customers and to re-charter our vessels upon the expiry of the existing charters, changes in our operating and capitalized expenses, our ability to fund future capital expenditures and investments in the acquisition and refurbishment of our vessels, instances of off-hire, future sales of our securities in the public market and our ability to maintain compliance with applicable listing standards, volatility in our share price, potential conflicts of interest involving members of our board of directors, senior management and certain of our service providers that are related parties, general domestic and international political conditions or events (including “trade wars”, global public health threats and major outbreaks of disease), changes in seaborne and other transportation, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, and the impact of adverse weather and natural disasters. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward‐looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication, except to the extent required by applicable law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all or any of these factors. Further, we cannot assess the impact of each such factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to be materially different from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these foregoing and other risks and uncertainties. These factors and any other risk factors described in this press release are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results or developments to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.


CONTACT DETAILS

For further information please contact:

Petros Panagiotidis
Castor Maritime Inc.
Email: [email protected]

Media Contact:
Kevin Karlis
Capital Link
Email: [email protected]