UTMD Reports Financial Performance for Second Calendar Quarter and First Half 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire – Utah Medical Products, Inc. [Nasdaq: UTMD] achieved second calendar quarter (2Q) and first half (1H) 2023 financial results consistent with those anticipated in its beginning of year projections.

Currencies in this release are denoted as $ or USD = U.S. Dollars; AUD = Australia Dollars; £ or GBP = UK Pound Sterling; C$ or CAD = Canadian Dollars; and € or EUR = Euros. Currency amounts throughout this report are in thousands, except per share amounts and where noted. Because of the relatively short span of time, results for any given three-month period in comparison with a previous three-month period may not be indicative of comparative results for the year as a whole.

Overview of Results

In brief, consolidated total 1H 2023 revenues were only $366 lower compared to 1H 2022 despite $630 lower biopharmaceutical OEM sales post COVID-pandemic, which was anticipated at the beginning of the year. Despite the lower sales, and combined with continued supply chain disruption challenges, UTMD’s 1H gross profit margin improved, yielding total gross profit almost the same for the first half of the year. Operating Income, however, declined $715 (7.5%) as a result of unusual litigation expenses related to yet unresolved Filshie clip product liability claims in the U.S. However, because UTMD realized $1,236 higher interest income on its cash balances, Net Income for 1H 2023 was up 10% compared to 1H 2022. The following is an income statement line item comparison of 2Q and 1H 2023 with 2Q and 1H 2022, according to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP):

     2Q      1H
   (April – June)   (January-June)
Revenues (Sales): -4% -1%
Gross Profit (GP): -5% -1%
Operating Income (OI): -12% -7%
Income Before Tax (EBT): -1% 6%
Net Income (NI): 2% 10%
Earnings Per Share (EPS): 3% 11%

Profit margins in 2Q and 1H 2023 compared to 2Q and 1H 2022 follow:

  2Q 2023  2Q 2022 1H 2023 1H 2022
(Apr – Jun) (Apr – Jun) (Jan – Jun) (Jan – Jun)
Gross Profit Margin (GP/ sales): 60.10% 60.70% 61.40% 60.90%
Operating Income Margin (OI/ sales): 34.40% 37.70% 34.90% 37.20%
Income B4 Tax Margin (EBT/ sales): 40.20% 38.70% 40.50% 37.80%
Net Income Margin  (NI/ sales): 32.60% 30.60% 33.10% 29.70%
         

The lower consolidated revenues were primarily attributable to a decline in sales to UTMD’s biopharmaceutical OEM customer, although the Company was also not able to meet certain direct U.S. demand due to lack of raw materials and third-party sterilization capacity constraints. Outside the U.S. (OUS) revenues were higher despite a stronger USD which reduced 1H 2023 foreign currency sales $188 in USD terms. UTMD was able to achieve its targeted GP margins with the help of recent price increases. The dilution in OI margin was due to $463 higher 1H 2023 litigation costs which are included in Operating Expense per US GAAP. However, higher interest income included in non-operating income more than offset the litigation costs, and allowed an expansion in EBT. The additional expansion in NI and EPS was due to a lower estimated income tax provision rate and fewer diluted shares due to share repurchases during 2Q 2022. Please see the income statements on the last page of this report.

UTMD’s June 30, 2023 Balance Sheet continued strong, with no debt. Ending Cash and Investments were $84.6 million on June 30, 2023 compared to $75.1 million on December 31, 2022. The June 30, 2023 cash balance resulted after paying $2.1 million in cash dividends to stockholders, increasing non-cash working capital by $0.1 million (including inventories by $1.3 million) and making $0.4 million in capital expenditures during 1H 2023. Please see the balance sheets on the last page of this report.

Revenues (sales)2Q 2023

Total consolidated 2Q 2023 UTMD worldwide (WW) sales in USD terms were $562 (4.2%) lower than in 2Q 2022.

In 2Q 2023, OUS sales growth continued to outperform domestic sales growth. In 2Q 2023 compared to 2Q 2022, OUS sales were $250 (+4.5%) higher and U.S. domestic sales were $812 (10.4%) lower. $445 of the $562 lower total 2Q sales were sales of pressure monitoring devices and accessories to UTMD’s largest OEM customer, shipped from both the U.S. and Ireland. WW 2Q Filshie device sales were $94 (+3.1%) higher.

The portion of OUS sales invoiced in foreign currencies in USD terms were 33% of total WW consolidated 2Q 2023 sales compared to 29% in 2Q 2022. An average lower USD foreign currency exchange (FX) rate added $35 (+0.3%) for 2Q sales invoiced in foreign currencies. Actually, a stronger EUR by itself added $70. The GBP was about the same, and both the CAD and AUD were weaker. FX rates for income statement purposes are transaction-weighted averages. The average FX rates from the applicable foreign currency to USD during 2Q 2023 and 2Q 2022 for revenue purposes follow:

                                        2Q 2023        2Q 2022Change

                        GBP                 1.2531         1.2525         –

                        EUR                 1.0845         1.0571         +2.6%

                        AUD                 0.6700         0.7178         ( 6.7%)

                        CAD                 0.7449         0.7847         ( 5.1%)

The $35 weighted average favorable impact on 2Q 2023 foreign currency OUS sales was 0.8%. In constant currency terms, foreign currency sales in 2Q 2023 were 3.8% higher than in 2Q 2022. “Constant currency” sales means exchanging foreign currency sales into USD-denominated sales at the same FX rate as was in the previous period of time being compared. With a weaker USD in converting 2Q EUR foreign currency sales, WW constant currency sales were $597 lower (4.4%) than in 2Q 2022, which was the second highest sales quarter of 2022.

Total OUS sales in 2Q 2023 were $5,849 compared to $5,599 in 2Q 2022. OUS sales invoiced in foreign currencies are due to direct end-user sales in Ireland, the UK, France, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and to shipments to OUS distributors of products manufactured by UTMD subsidiaries in Ireland and the UK. Export sales from the U.S. to OUS distributors are invoiced in USD. Direct to end-user OUS 2Q 2023 sales in USD terms (including the impact of FX rate differences) were 13% higher in Ireland with the EUR FX rate up about 3%, 18% lower in Canada with the CAD FX rate down 5%, 10% higher in the UK with the GBP FX rate about the same, 19% lower in Australia/New Zealand with the AUD FX rate down 7%, and 3% higher in France with the EUR FX rate up 3%. USD-denominated sales to OUS distributors were 8% higher in 2Q 2023 than in 2Q 2022.

Domestic U.S. sales in 2Q 2023 were $7,017 compared to $7,829 in 2Q 2022. Domestic sales are invoiced in USD and not subject to FX rate fluctuations. The components of domestic sales include 1) “direct non-Filshie device sales” of UTMD’s medical devices to user facilities (and med/surg stocking distributors for hospitals), 2) “OEM sales” of components and other products manufactured by UTMD for other medical device and non-medical device companies, and 3) “domestic Filshie device sales”. UTMD separates domestic Filshie device sales from other medical device sales direct to medical facilities because UTMD is simply a distributor for Femcare in the U.S. Direct non-Filshie device sales, representing 52% of total domestic sales, were $326 (8.1%) lower in 2Q 2023 than in 2Q 2022. Direct U.S. sales, particularly for NICU devices, were hindered by continuing supply chain disruption on the availability of raw materials and a lack of third party sterilization capacity. Domestic OEM sales, representing 31% of total domestic sales, were $525 (19.6%) lower. Domestic Filshie device sales, representing 17% of total domestic sales, were $38 (+3.3%) higher in 2Q 2023 compared to 2Q 2022.

Sales1H 2023

Total consolidated 1H 2023 UTMD WW sales in USD terms were $366 (1.4%) lower than in 1H 2022. Because an average stronger USD reduced 1H foreign currency sales by $188 (0.7%), constant currency 1H 2023 consolidated total sales were just $178 (0.7%) lower. Combined sales of pressure monitoring devices and accessories to UTMD’s largest OEM customer, shipped from the U.S. and Ireland were $630 lower in 1H 2023 compared to 1H 2022, more than accounting for the lower total sales. WW 1H 2023 Filshie device sales were $407 (+6.7%) higher.

In 1H 2023, OUS sales growth continued to outperform domestic sales growth. In 1H 2023 compared to 1H 2022, OUS sales were $1,245 (+12.5%) higher and U.S. domestic sales were $1,611 (10.2%) lower.

Total OUS sales in 1H 2023 were $11,184 compared to $9,938 in 1H 2022. The portion of OUS sales invoiced in foreign currencies in USD terms were 31% of total WW consolidated 1H 2023 sales compared to 26% in 1H 2022. FX rates for income statement purposes are transaction-weighted averages. The average FX rates from the applicable foreign currency to USD during 1H 2023 and 1H 2022 for revenue purposes follow:

                                        1H 2023        1H 2022Change

                        GBP                 1.2329         1.2886        ( 4.3%)

                        EUR                 1.0819         1.0852        ( 0.3%)

                        AUD                 0.6774         0.7206        ( 6.0%)

                        CAD                 0.7419         0.7866        ( 5.7%)

The weighted-average FX rate negative impact on 1H 2023 foreign currency OUS sales was 2.4%. In constant currency terms, foreign currency sales in 1H 2023 were 18.2% higher than in 1H 2022. In constant currency terms, 1H 2023 OUS total sales were up 14.4%.

Direct to end-user OUS 1H 2023 sales in USD terms (including the impact of FX rate differences) were about the same in Ireland with the EUR FX rate also about the same, 10% lower in Canada with the CAD FX rate down 6%, 24% higher in the UK with the GBP FX rate down 4%, 11% lower in Australia/New Zealand with the AUD FX rate down 6%, and 10% higher in France with the EUR FX rate about the same as in 1H 2022. USD-denominated sales to OUS distributors were 15% higher in 1H 2023 than in 1H 2022.

Domestic U.S. sales in 1H 2023 were $14,202 compared to $15,813 in 1H 2022. Direct non-Filshie device sales, representing 51% of total domestic sales, were $698 (8.7%) lower in 1H 2023 than in 1H 2022, led by a $567 decline in domestic neonatal device sales due to continued supply chain disruption. Domestic OEM sales, representing 32% of total domestic sales, were $900 (16.8%) lower. Domestic Filshie device sales, representing 17% of total domestic sales, were $13 (0.5%) lower in 1H 2023 compared to 1H 2022.      

Gross Profit (GP)

GP results from subtracting the cost of goods sold (CGS), comprised of costs of production, manufacturing engineering, depreciation of equipment, maintenance and repairs, quality assurance including regulatory compliance, and purchasing including freight for receiving materials from suppliers, from revenues. CGS is divided into three categories: direct labor, raw materials and manufacturing overhead. Direct labor and raw materials are predominantly variable costs, i.e. vary directly with revenues. MOH contains predominantly fixed costs relative to the Company’s infrastructure, for example, supervision and engineering personnel.

UTMD’s 2Q 2023 GP was $412 (5.1%) lower than in 2Q 2022 due to a lower GP margin (GP divided by sales, GPM) on 4.2% lower sales. The 2Q 2023 GPM was 60.1% compared to 60.7% in 2Q 2022. 1H 2023 GP was just $102 (0.7%) lower than in 1H 2022, although sales were 1.4% lower, because UTMD’s GPM was higher in 1H 2023 than in 1H 2022. The 1H 2023 GPM was 61.4% compared to 60.9% in 1H 2022. UTMD’s 2023 GPMs remained consistent with long-term profitability goals.

Higher MOH costs with lower sales was the primary reason for the 2Q 2023 lower GPM, as a result of adding production supervision, engineering and management personnel, in addition to two cost-of-living increases for all manufacturing employees since the end of 2Q 2022. Incoming freight costs stabilized. Direct labor productivity was consistent with past periods of time, despite the cost-of-living increases due to price increases. Purchases of higher quantities of raw materials helped keep incremental raw material costs under relative control.

Operating Income (OI)

OI results from subtracting Operating Expenses (OE) from GP. OE are comprised of Sales and Marketing (S&M) expenses, General and Administrative (G&A) expenses and Product Development (R&D) expenses.

OI in 2Q 2023 of $4,425 was $632 (12.5%) lower compared to 2Q 2022 OI of $5,057. The $632 lower OI can be explained by $412 lower GP combined with $115 higher litigation expense (captured in the G&A OE category) and $125 higher salaries included in WW OE categories (including payroll taxes and medical plan expense) for about the same number of people as in 2Q 2022. UTMD’s 2Q 2023 OI Margin (OI as a percentage of sales) remained a healthy 34.4%.

OI in 1H 2023 was $8,864 compared to $9,579 in 1H 2022, a decrease of $715 (7.5%), representing a healthy 1H 2023 OI margin of 34.9%. The decrease in 1H 2023 OI can be explained by $102 lower GP combined with $463 higher litigation expense and $207 higher salaries included in WW OE categories for about the same number of people as in 1H 2022. The higher salaries were from cost-of-living adjustments necessary to mitigate high inflation.

The following table summarizes OE in 2Q and 1H 2023 compared to the same periods in 2022 by OE category:

OE Category 2Q 2023 % of sales 2Q 2022 % of sales 1H 2023 % of sales 1H 2022 % of sales
S&M: $ 405 3.2 $ 357 2.7 $ 792 3.1 $ 693 2.7
G&A:   2,775 21.6   2,602 19.3   5,648 22.3   5,153 20.0
R&D:   133 1.0   135 1.0   277 1.1   258 1.0
Total OE:   3,313 25.8   3,094 23.0   6,717 26.5   6,104 23.7

An average stronger USD helped decrease foreign currency OE when converted to USD by $4 in 2Q 2023 and $85 in 1H 2023, which were relatively minor impacts The following table summarizes “constant currency” OE in 2Q and 1H 2023 compared to the same periods in 2022 by OE category:

OE Category 2Q 2023 const FX   2Q 2022   1H 2023 const FX   1H 2022  
S&M: $ 406   $ 357   $ 799   $ 693  
G&A:   2,778     2,602     5,725     5,153  
R&D:   133     135     278     258  
Total OE:   3,317     3,094     6,802     6,104  

G&A expenses dominate UTMD’s OE, largely because of non-cash expenses from the amortization of Identifiable Intangible Assets (IIA) associated with the Filshie Clip System, which were about 57% of G&A expenses in 2023. A segmentation of USD-denominated G&A expenses by subsidiary follows:

G&A Exp Category 2Q 2023 % of sales 2Q 2022 % of sales 1H 2023 % of sales 1H 2022 % of sales
IIA Amort- UK: $ 498 3.9 $ 498 3.7 $ 981 3.9 $ 1,030 4.0
IIA Amort– CSI:

Other– UK:

U.S. Litigation

Other– US:

IRE:

AUS:

CAN:

Total G&A:

  1,105

163

280

588

69

35

37

2,775

8.6

21.6

  1,105

142

165

528

85

42

37

2,602

8.2

19.3

  2,210

327

689

1,150

153

69

69

5,648

8.7

22.2

  2,210

296

226

1,082

152

85

72

5,153

8.6

20.0

OUS G&A expenses were $802 in 2Q 2023 compared to $804 in 2Q 2022. OUS G&A expenses were $1,599 in 1H 2023 compared to $1,635 in 1H 2022. A stronger USD reduced OUS G&A expenses by$2 in 2Q 2023 and by $76 in 1H 2023. The table below identifies “constant currency” OUS G&A expenses for 2Q and 1H 2023 compared to the same periods in 2022:

G&A Exp Category 2Q 2023 const FX   2Q 2022   1H 2023 const FX   1H 2022  
IIA Amort- UK: $ 498   $ 498   $ 1,030   $ 1,030  
Other– UK:

IRE:

AUS:

CAN:

Total G&A:

  163

67

37

39

804

  142

85

42

37

804

    344

155

73

73

1,675

    296

152

85

72

1,635

 

S&M OE were $48 and $99 higher in 2Q 2023 and 1H 2023 compared to the same periods in 2022 respectively. The differences were due to one additional S&M person in the U.S. together with cost-of-living adjustments, offset slightly by $1 and $7 lower OUS S&M expenses in 2Q 2023 and 1H 2023 respectively due to a stronger USD.

Period to period product development (R&D) expenses varied slightly depending on specific project costs. Since almost all R&D is being carried out in the U.S., there was negligible FX rate impact.

Income Before Tax (EBT)

EBT results from subtracting net non‑operating expense (NOE) or adding net non-operating income (NOI) from or to, as applicable, OI. Consolidated 2Q 2023 EBT was $5,172 (40.2% of sales) compared to $5,199 (38.7% of sales) in 2Q 2022. Consolidated 1H 2023 EBT was $10,291 (40.5% of sales) compared to $9,729 (37.8% of sales) in 1H 2022.

NOE/NOI includes the combination of 1) expenses from loan interest and bank fees; 2) expenses or income from losses or gains from remeasuring the value of EUR cash bank balances in the UK, and GBP cash balances in Ireland, in USD terms on June 30, 2023; and 3) income from rent of underutilized property, investment income and royalties received from licensing the Company’s technology. Negative NOE is NOI. Net NOI in 2Q 2023 was $747 compared to $142 net NOI in 2Q 2022. Net NOI in 1H 2023 was $1,427 compared to $150 net NOI in 1H 2022. With higher cash balances and higher interest rates in 2023 compared to 2022, UTMD received more interest income.

EBITDA is a non-US GAAP metric that measures profitability performance without factoring in effects of financing, accounting decisions regarding non-cash expenses, capital expenditures or tax environments. Management believes that this operating performance metric provides meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors and confirms UTMD’s ongoing excellent financial operating performance, as well as its ability to sustain performance during a challenging economic time.

Excluding the noncash effects of depreciation, amortization of intangible assets and stock option expense, 2Q 2023 consolidated EBT excluding the remeasured bank balance currency gain or loss (“adjusted consolidated EBITDA”) was $6,996 compared to $7,005 in 2Q 2022. Adjusted consolidated EBITDA at $13,916 in 1H 2023 was 4% higher compared to $13,376 in 1H 2022. Adjusted consolidated trailing twelve months’ (TTM) EBITDA was $28,431 as of June 30, 2023.

UTMD’s adjusted consolidated EBITDA as a percentage of sales (EBITDA margin) was 54.4% in 2Q 2023 compared to 52.2% in 2Q 2022. UTMD’s EBITDA margin was 54.8% in 1H 2023 compared to 51.9% in 1H 2022. The higher 2023 EBITDA margins reflect that the increase in interest income on cash balances (non-operating income) was substantially higher than the increase in litigation expenses (G&A OE). Management believes that current EBITDA margins demonstrate continued outstanding operating performance.

UTMD’s non-US GAAP adjusted consolidated EBITDA is the sum of the elements in the following table, each element of which is a US GAAP number:

  2Q 2023 2Q 2022 1H 2023 1H 2022    
EBT $ 5,172 $ 5,199 $ 10,291 $ 9,729    
Depreciation Expense   155   153   310   302    
Femcare IIA Amortization Expense   498   498   981   1,030    
CSI IIA Amortization Expense   1,105   1,105   2,211   2,211    
Other Non-Cash Amortization Expense   8   8   16   16    
Stock Option Compensation Expense

Interest Expense

50

40

100

83

   
Remeasured Foreign Currency Balances   8   2   7   5    
UTMD non-US GAAP EBITDA: $ 6,996 $ 7,005 $ 13,916 $ 13,376    

Net Income (NI)

Despite slightly lower EBT, NI in 2Q 2023 of $4,200 (32.6% of sales) was 2.3% higher than the NI of $4,103 (30.6% of sales) in 2Q 2022. The higher NI was due to a greater proportion of UTMD’s EBT generated in Ireland with the lowest corporate income tax rate and a portion of U.S. non-operating income being federally tax-exempt, offset by a higher UK corporate tax rate beginning with 2Q 2023. The average consolidated income tax provision rate (as a % of the same period EBT) in 2Q 2023 was 18.8% compared to 21.1% in 2Q 2022.

Because 1H 2023 EBT was 5.8% higher than in 1H 2022, 1H 2023 NI of $8,414 (33.1% of sales) obtained further leverage yielding 10.2% higher NI than the NI of $7,638 (29.7% of sales) in 1H 2022. The average consolidated income tax provision rate (as a % of the same period EBT) in 1H 2023 was 18.2% compared to 21.5% in 1H 2022.

The consolidated income tax provision rate varies as the mix in taxable income among U.S. and foreign subsidiaries with differing income tax rates differs from period to period. Except for the UK, in which the corporate income tax rate changed to 25% from 19% on April 1, 2023, the basic corporate income tax rates in each of the sovereignties were the same as in the prior year.

Earnings per share (EPS)

Diluted EPS in 2Q 2023 were $1.154 compared to diluted EPS of $1.124 in 2Q 2022, a 2.7% increase. Diluted EPS in 1H 2023 were $2.313 compared to diluted EPS of $2.088 in 1H 2022, a 10.8% increase. The increases in EPS were higher than the increases in NI as a result of fewer diluted shares.

Diluted shares were 3,638,566 in 2Q 2023 compared to 3,650,242 in 2Q 2022. Diluted shares were 3,637,715 in 1H 2023 compared to 3,657,864 in 1H 2022. The lower diluted shares in both periods of 2023 were the result of shares repurchased during 2Q 2022, offset by employee options exercised and a slightly higher dilution factor for unexercised options. The number of shares added as a dilution factor in 2Q 2023 was 10,288 compared to 7,375 in 2Q 2022. The number of shares added as a dilution factor in 1H 2023 was 9,660 compared to 9,069 in 1H 2022.

The number of shares used for calculating EPS was higher than period-ending outstanding shares because of a time-weighted calculation of average outstanding shares plus dilution from unexercised employee and director options. Outstanding shares at the end of 2Q 2023 were 3,628,988 compared to 3,627,767 at the end of calendar year 2022. The difference was due to 1,221 shares added from employee option exercises during 1H 2023. For comparison, outstanding shares were 3,624,932 at the end of 2Q 2022. The total number of outstanding unexercised employee and outside director options at June 30, 2023 was 66,025 at an average exercise price of $73.78, including shares awarded but not yet vested. This compares to 50,408 unexercised option shares at the end of 2Q 2022 at an average exercise price of $69.07/ share, including shares awarded but not vested. Option awards totaling 20,600 shares were made to 40 employees in October 2022 at an exercise price of $82.60. No options have been awarded in 2023.

UTMD paid $1,070 ($0.295/share) in dividends to stockholders in 2Q 2023 compared to $1,060 ($0.290/ share) paid in 2Q 2022. The dividends paid to stockholders during 2Q 2023 were 25% of NI. UTMD paid $2,140 ($0.295/share) in dividends to stockholders in 1H 2023 compared to $1,060 ($0.290/ share) paid in 1H 2022. The dividends paid to stockholders during 1H 2023 were also 25% of NI. The 1H 2022 dividend total excluded a dividend normally paid in January. A special dividend of $7,309 ($2.00/share) was paid in December 2021 in lieu of January 2022.

UTMD has not repurchased its shares since 2Q 2022. In 2Q 2022, UTMD repurchased 30,105 shares for $2,495, an average cost of $82.88/ share. Those were the only share repurchases in 2022. The Company retains the strong desire and financial ability for repurchasing its shares at a price it believes is attractive for remaining stockholders. UTMD’s closing share price at the end of 2Q 2023 was $93.20, down 1.7% from the closing price of $94.77 at the end of 1Q 2023, and down 7.3% from the closing price of $100.53 at the end of 2022. The closing share price one year ago at the end of 2Q 2022 was $85.90.

Balance Sheet.

At June 30, 2023 compared to the end of 2022, UTMD’s cash and investments increased $9,567 to $84,619 as a result of 1H 2023 NP of $8,414 less $2,140 use of cash for dividends to stockholders, coupled in particular with a $1,935 reduction in receivables. At June 30, 2023, net Intangible Assets decreased to 16.2% of total consolidated assets from 19.2% on December 31, 2022. UTMD’s strong 19.2 current ratio at June 30, 2023 was higher than the 15.1 current ratio at December 31, 2022 as a result of higher cash and inventory balances together with $933 lower accrued liabilities. The average age of trade receivables was 25 days from date of invoice at June 30, 2023 compared to 37 days at December 31, 2022, based on the most recent calendar quarter of sales. Average inventory turns declined to 2.0 in 2Q 2023 compared to 2.5 for the last quarter of 2022 due to continued increases in safety stocks of raw material.

Foreign currency exchange (FX) rates for Balance Sheet purposes are the applicable rates at the end of each reporting period. The FX rates from the applicable foreign currency to USD for assets and liabilities at the end of 2Q 2023 compared to the end of calendar year 2022 and the end of 2Q 2022 were

  6-30-23 12-31-22 Change 6-30-22 Change
GBP 1.27084 1.20771 5.2 % 1.21601 4.5 %
EUR 1.09178 1.06940 2.1 % 1.04657 4.3 %
AUD 0.66614 0.68050 ( 2.1 %) 0.69042 ( 3.5 %)
CAD 0.75547 0.73899 2.2 % 0.77691 ( 2.8 %)

Financial ratios as of June 30, 2023 which may be of interest to stockholders follow:

1)        Current Ratio = 19.2

2)        Days in Trade Receivables (based on 2Q 2023 sales activity) = 25

3)        Average Inventory Turns (based on 2Q 2023 CGS) = 2.0

4)        2023 YTD ROE (before dividends) = 14%

Investors are cautioned that this press release contains forward looking statements and that actual events may differ from those projected. Risk factors that could cause results to differ materially from those projected include global economic conditions, market acceptance of products, regulatory approvals of products, regulatory intervention in current operations, government intervention in healthcare and the economy in general, tax reforms, the Company’s ability to efficiently manufacture, market and sell products, cybersecurity and foreign currency exchange rates, among other factors that have been and will be outlined in UTMD’s public disclosure filings with the SEC.

Utah Medical Products, Inc., with particular interest in health care for women and their babies, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of disposable and reusable specialty medical devices recognized by clinicians in over one hundred countries around the world as the standard for obtaining optimal long term outcomes for their patients. For more information about Utah Medical Products, Inc., visit UTMD’s website at www.utahmed.com



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INCOME STATEMENT, Second Quarter (three months ended June 30)

(in thousands except earnings per share):

  2Q 2023 2Q 2022 Percent Change    
Net Sales $ 12,866 $ 13,428 (4.2 %)    
Gross Profit   7,739   8,151 (5.1 %)    
Operating Income   4,425   5,057 (12.5 %)    
Income Before Tax   5,172   5,199 (0.5 %)    
Net Income   4,200   4,103 + 2.3 %    
Earnings Per Share $ 1.154 $ 1.124 + 2.7 %    
Shares Outstanding (diluted)   3,639   3,650      

INCOME STATEMENT, First Half (six months ended June 30)

(in thousands except earnings per share):

  1H 2023 1H 2022 Percent Change    
Net Sales $ 25,386 $ 25,752 (1.4 %)    
Gross Profit   15,581   15,683 (0.7 %)    
Operating Income   8,864   9,579 (7.5 %)    
Income Before Tax   10,291   9,729 + 5.8 %    
Net Income   8,414   7,638 + 10.2 %    
Earnings Per Share $ 2.313 $ 2.088 + 10.8 %    
Shares Outstanding (diluted)   3,637   3,658      

BALANCE SHEET

(in thousands) (unaudited)

JUN 30, 2023

(unaudited)

MAR 31, 2023

(audited)

DEC 31, 2022

(unaudited)

JUN 30, 2022

Assets        
Cash & Investments $ 84,619 $ 80,912 $ 75,052 $ 66,224
Accounts & Other Receivables, Net   3,603   3,818   5,538   4,938
Inventories   10,118   9,940   8,814   7,338
Other Current Assets   467   442   515   453
Total Current Assets   98,807   95,112   89,919   78,953
Property & Equipment, Net   10,541   10,241   10,224   10,591
Intangible Assets, Net   21,127   22,417   23,731   26,605
Total Assets $ 130,475 $ 127,770 $ 123,874 $ 116,149
Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity        
Accounts Payable   1,336   1,027   1,218   818
REPAT Tax Payable   419   419   419   220
Other Accrued Liabilities   3,389   4,628   4,323   3,401
Total Current Liabilities $ 5,144 $ 6,074 $ 5,960 $ 4,439
Deferred Tax Liability – Intangible Assets   1,370   1,456   1,513   1,707
Long Term Lease Liability

Long Term REPAT Tax Payable

  315

1,256

  328

1,256

  341

1,256

  368

1,675

Deferred Revenue and Income Taxes   628   638   549   489
Stockholders’ Equity   121,762   118,018   114,255   107,471
Total Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity $ 130,475 $ 127,770 $ 123,874 $ 116,149

Contact: Brian Koopman (801) 566-1200

 



LegalZoom to Announce Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results on Tuesday, August 8, 2023

GLENDALE, Calif., July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LegalZoom.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: LZ), the No. 1 choice in online small business formations, today announced it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, after the close of market.

Dan Wernikoff, Chief Executive Officer, and Noel Watson, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day to discuss the company’s financial results.

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Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time)
Telco Registration: Please register for the conference call by clicking here
 

A live audio webcast of the event will be available on the LegalZoom Investor Relations website, https://investors.legalzoom.com/. A replay of the webcast also will be available on the LegalZoom Investor Relations website following the live event.


About LegalZoom


LegalZoom is the leading online platform for business formation in the United States. Driven by a mission to unleash entrepreneurship, LegalZoom delivers comprehensive legal, tax and compliance products and expertise for small business owners through easy-to-use technology. From free business formations to business management solutions and professional advisory services, LegalZoom supports millions of small business owners and their families throughout the entrepreneurial journey. Founded on the belief that everyone should have affordable access to legal and financial expertise, LegalZoom empowers entrepreneurs to make their dream a reality. To learn more about LegalZoom, visit www.legalzoom.com.


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CN to Report Second-Quarter 2023 Financial and Operating Results Today

MONTREAL, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) will issue its second-quarter 2023 financial and operating results after the market close.

CN’s senior officers will review the results and the railway’s outlook in a conference call starting at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today. Tracy Robinson, CN President and Chief Executive Officer, will lead the call.

Parties wishing to participate via telephone may dial 1-800-715-9871 (Canada/U.S.), or 1-647-932-3411 (International), using 7430587 as the passcode. Participants are advised to dial in 10 minutes prior to the call.

CN will webcast the presentation live and furnish slides supporting the officers’ remarks via the Investors section of its website at www.cn.ca/en/investors. A webcast replay will be available after the call ends.

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN’s network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,600-mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.



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Viemed Healthcare Announces Date and Time for Conference Call

LAFAYETTE, La., July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viemed Healthcare, Inc. (the “Company” or “Viemed”) (NASDAQ:VMD and TSX:VMD.TO), a national leader in respiratory care and technology-enabled home medical equipment services, announced today that it will host its Quarterly Conference Call on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. ET.

Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing:

877-407-6176 (US Toll-Free)
+1 201-689-8451 (International)

Financial professionals are invited to call in to register in advance to ask questions. To pre-register as a qualified caller, please e-mail [email protected] by 12:00 p.m. ET Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

Live Audio Webcast:
https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=COGHUH2E

Following the live call, a replay will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, www.viemed.com.

ABOUT VIEMED HEALTHCARE, INC.

Viemed is a provider of in-home medical equipment and post-acute respiratory healthcare services in the United States. Viemed’s service offerings are focused on effective in-home treatment with clinical practitioners providing therapy and counseling to patients in their homes using cutting-edge technology. Visit our website at www.viemed.com.

For further information, please contact:

Glen Akselrod
Bristol Capital
905-326-1888
[email protected]

Todd Zehnder
Chief Operating Officer
Viemed Healthcare, Inc.
337-504-3802
[email protected]



Introducing Carolus Online Academy: Empowering South Carolina Students to Achieve Their Goals Through Proven College and Career Readiness

Introducing Carolus Online Academy: Empowering South Carolina Students to Achieve Their Goals Through Proven College and Career Readiness

South Carolina’s newest online school provides students a dynamic learning environment that explores college and career interests through a tailored and engaging experience.

COLUMBIA, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Carolus Online Academy (COA), a virtual charter school committed to providing students across South Carolina with opportunities for college and career readiness, is now welcoming families to apply for the 2023-2024 school year. Initially enrolling students in kindergarten to eighth grade, the tuition-free, online public school will expand to include grades K through 12 for the 2024-2025 academic year.

With a combination of engaging curriculum, caring teachers, and innovative career exploration opportunities, COA is proud to offer a new environment for South Carolina students that embraces the idea of career preparation as early as elementary school. The school’s opening comes as the state celebrates major economic development, projects huge job growth over the next 10 years, and continues to make numerous investments in preparing future generations to excel in South Carolina’s workforce. Carolus is following a growing education approach that provides students a better understanding of what they want to do after high school and what it will take to get there.

“At Carolus Online Academy, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to access a transformative education that prepares them for their future,” says John Pallasch, Carolus Online Academy Board Chair. “The groundwork for our children’s future begins as early as kindergarten – ultimately setting students on a clear path for success with endeavors such as employment, enrollment, or enlistment.”

Driven by an award-winning curriculum and a renowned online learning platform powered by K12, Carolus offers students a personalized learning experience, dedicated teachers, highly interactive programs, and opportunities to build community through social events, clubs, and extracurricular activities.

To promote personalized learning, COA instructors are South Carolina-certified teachers and counselors who partner with families to provide support tailored to each student’s individual needs, abilities, and interests. Teachers perform ongoing data evaluation to identify students who are mastering the curriculum or those who may need additional support, plus the live, virtual class sessions provide real-time feedback and engagement.

Starting as early as kindergarten, COA students will participate in teacher-guided career learning, virtual and in-person field trips, and sessions with guest speakers. Middle school students will take a career exploration course – an unparalleled opportunity to learn more about 15+ industries that align with the largest workforce needs in South Carolina like Hospitality, Health and Human Services, and Business Marketing. This course will also equip students with necessary skills including time management, communication, and collaboration.

“Our schools – both traditional and alternative pathways – play a vital role in shaping the future of South Carolina’s workforce. By providing career readiness programs to our young students, schools like Carolus Online Academy equip our students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in South Carolina’s growing and ever-evolving job market,” says Representative Terry Alexander, South Carolina House District 59. “Embracing innovation and adaptability in education is essential to ensuring our students’ success and fostering a strong, competitive workforce here in the Palmetto State.”

Carolus Online Academy was approved by the South Carolina Public Charter School District. Its curriculum is provided by K12, a leader in online education for more than 20 years. For more information on COA, enrollment, or for any questions, please visit https://coa.k12.com/.

About Carolus Online Academy:

Established in 2023, Carolus Online Academy (COA) is a tuition-free online public school. COA empowers South Carolina students through its college and career prep program, personalized learning focus, passionate teachers, social events, extracurriculars, and a highly interactive curriculum. COA has access to the curriculum and tools provided by K12, a Stride Company. Stride offers learners of all ages a more effective way to learn and build skills for their future. For more information about COA, visit https://coa.k12.com/

Ken Schwartz

Stride, Inc.

Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications

[email protected]

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Amazon and iRobot Modify Merger Price

Amazon and iRobot Modify Merger Price

Under the amended agreement, iRobot to be acquired for $51.75 per share in cash

iRobot is entering into new $200 million financing facility to fund its ongoing operations

SEATTLE & BEDFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Today Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and iRobot (NASDAQ:IRBT) announced that they have agreed to amend the existing terms of their merger agreement to reflect a change to the price per share. Under the amended terms, Amazon will pay $51.75 per share revised from $61.00 per share.

At the same time, iRobot has entered into a $200 million financing facility to fund its ongoing operations. For Amazon, the change in price per share is expected to be largely offset by the planned increase in iRobot’s net debt under the new financing facility.

“We’ve reached an amended agreement with Amazon that reflects the incurrence of iRobot’s new debt,” said Colin Angle, chairman and CEO of iRobot. “iRobot is taking on new financing that we believe is sufficient to support our operations in a hyper competitive environment and meet our liquidity needs as well as pay off iRobot’s existing debt. This new financing is the outcome of a thorough process and represents the best terms reasonably obtainable on additional financing to support our operations.”

“We are pleased to support iRobot in this way so they can continue inventing and delivering for customers while our proposed acquisition awaits regulatory approval,” said Dave Limp, SVP of Amazon Devices. “As we said when we announced the merger last August, customers love iRobot products and we’re excited to work with them to invent in ways that make customers’ lives easier and more enjoyable.”

Completion of the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and approval of the amended merger agreement by iRobot’s stockholders. Amazon and iRobot are working cooperatively with the relevant regulators in their review of the merger.

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth’s Best Employer, and Earth’s Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit www.amazon.com/about follow @AmazonNews.

About iRobot

iRobot is a global consumer robot company that designs and builds thoughtful robots and intelligent home innovations that make life better. iRobot introduced the first Roomba robot vacuum in 2002. Today, iRobot is a global enterprise that has sold millions of robots worldwide. iRobot’s product portfolio features technologies and advanced concepts in cleaning, mapping and navigation. Working from this portfolio, iRobot engineers are building robots and smart home devices to help consumers make their homes easier to maintain and healthier places to live. For more information about iRobot, please visit www.irobot.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Amazon Forward-Looking Statements

Amazon’s statements related to the proposed acquisition of iRobot contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding expected benefits of the acquisition. Actual results could differ materially from those projected or forecast in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: the conditions to the completion of the transaction may not be satisfied, or the regulatory approvals required for the transaction may not be obtained on the terms expected, on the anticipated schedule, or at all; closing of the transaction may not occur or may be delayed, either as a result of litigation related to the transaction or otherwise; Amazon may be unable to achieve the anticipated benefits of the transaction; revenues following the transaction may be lower than expected; operating costs, customer loss, and business disruption (including, without limitation, difficulties in maintaining relationships with employees, partners, and commercial counterparties) may be greater than expected; Amazon may assume unexpected risks and liabilities; completing the transaction may distract Amazon’s management from other important matters; and the other factors discussed in “Risk Factors” in Amazon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and in Amazon’s other filings with the SEC, which are available at http://www.sec.gov. Amazon assumes no obligation to update the information in this press release, except as otherwise required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.

Cautionary Statements Regarding iRobot Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements are based on iRobot’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 iRobot and Amazon, all of which are subject to change. In this context, forward-looking statements often address expected future business and financial performance and financial condition, and often contain words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “could,” “seek,” “see,” “will,” “may,” “would,” “might,” “potentially,” “estimate,” “continue,” “expect,” “target,” similar expressions or the negatives of these words or other comparable terminology that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes. All forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond iRobot’s control, and are not guarantees of future results, such as statements about the consummation of the proposed transaction and the anticipated benefits thereof. These and other forward-looking statements, including the failure to consummate the proposed transaction or to make or take any filing or other action required to consummate the transaction in a timely manner or at all, are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements and, therefore, you should not place undue reliance on any such statements and caution must be exercised in relying on forward-looking statements. Important risk factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: (i) the ability of the parties to consummate the proposed transaction in a timely manner or at all; (ii) the satisfaction (or waiver) of closing conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction, including with respect to the approval of iRobot’s stockholders; (iii) potential delays in consummating the proposed transaction; (iv) the ability of iRobot to timely and successfully achieve the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction; (v) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance or condition that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement; (vi) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the current conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine on iRobot’s business and general economic conditions; (vii) iRobot’s ability to implement its business strategy; (viii) significant transaction costs associated with the proposed transaction; (ix) potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction; (x) the risk that disruptions from the proposed transaction will harm iRobot’s business, including current plans and operations; (xi) the ability of iRobot to retain and hire key personnel; (xii) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; (xiii) legislative, regulatory and economic developments affecting iRobot’s business; (xiv) general economic and market developments and conditions; (xv) the evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes under which iRobot operates; (xvi) potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the merger that could affect iRobot’s financial performance; (xvii) restrictions during the pendency of the proposed transaction that may impact iRobot’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; (xviii) unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism or outbreak of war or hostilities; (xix) current supply chain challenges including current constraints in the availability of certain semiconductor components used in iRobot’s products; (xx) the financial strength of iRobot’s customers and retailers; (xxi) the impact of tariffs on goods imported into the United States; and (xxii) competition, as well as iRobot’s response to any of the aforementioned factors. These risks, as well as other risks associated with the proposed transaction, will be fully discussed in the Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. Additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements are included under the caption “Risk Factors” in iRobot’s most recent annual and quarterly reports filed with the SEC and any subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K filed from time to time and available at www.sec.gov. While the list of factors presented here is, and the list of factors presented in the Proxy Statement will be, considered representative, no such list should 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 and similar risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on iRobot’s financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity. The forward-looking statements included herein are made only as of the date hereof. iRobot 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.

Important Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed transaction between iRobot and Amazon, iRobot will file with the SEC a Proxy Statement, the definitive version of which will be sent or provided to iRobot stockholders. iRobot may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. This document is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement or any other document which iRobot may file with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS AND DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement (when it is available) and other documents that are filed or will be filed with the SEC by iRobot through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov, iRobot’s investor relations website at investor.irobot.com or by contacting iRobot’s investor relations department at the following:

Karian Wong

[email protected]

(781) 430-3003

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iRobot and certain of its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from iRobot’s stockholders in respect of the proposed transaction and any other matters to be voted on at the special meeting. Information regarding iRobot’s directors and executive officers, including a description of their direct interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in iRobot’s proxy statement for its 2023 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 11, 2023, and will be included in the Proxy Statement (when available). iRobot stockholders may obtain additional information regarding the direct and indirect interests of the participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction, including the interests of iRobot directors and executive officers in the transaction, which may be different than those of iRobot stockholders generally, by reading the Proxy Statement and any other relevant documents that are filed or will be filed with the SEC relating to the transaction. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the sources indicated above.

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Expensify to Announce Q2 2023 Results

Expensify to Announce Q2 2023 Results

Join Expensify’s earnings call on Tuesday, August 8th at 2pm PT / 5pm ET.

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Expensify, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXFY), a payments superapp that helps individuals and businesses around the world simplify the way they manage money across expenses, corporate cards and bills, today announced that the company’s Q2 2023 financial results will be released after market close on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023.

Expensify will host a call to discuss its Q2 2023 results on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET. The link to the call will be available that day on the company’s Investor Relations website at investors.expensify.com. Prior to the call, interested parties can visit the website to add the event to their calendars.

After the call, the following will be made available at investors.expensify.com:

  • A full recording of the call

  • An investor deck and press release summarizing financial results

To get started using Expensify or to learn more, head over to use.expensify.com.

About Expensify

Expensify is a payments superapp that helps individuals and businesses around the world simplify the way they manage money. More than 12 million people use Expensify’s free features, which include corporate cards, expense tracking, next-day reimbursement, invoicing, bill pay, payroll, and travel booking in one app. All free. Whether you own a small business, manage a team, or close the books for your clients, Expensify makes it easy so you have more time to focus on what really matters.

Nick Tooker, [email protected]

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Hudson Pacific Properties Updates Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call Time

Hudson Pacific Properties Updates Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call Time

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HPP), a unique provider of end-to-end real estate solutions for dynamic tech and media tenants in global epicenters for these synergistic, converging and secular growth industries, will release second quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 as previously announced. The company will now hold a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 to discuss the results at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET (adjusted from 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET).

To participate by telephone, please dial (833) 470-1428 and enter passcode 861397. International callers should dial (404) 975-4839 and enter the same passcode. A live, listen-only webcast and replay can be accessed via the Investors section of the company’s website at HudsonPacificProperties.com.

About Hudson Pacific Properties

Hudson Pacific Properties (NYSE: HPP) is a real estate investment trust serving dynamic tech and media tenants in global epicenters for these synergistic, converging and secular growth industries. Hudson Pacific’s unique and high-barrier tech and media focus leverages a full-service, end-to-end value creation platform forged through deep strategic relationships and niche expertise across identifying, acquiring, transforming and developing properties into world-class amenitized, collaborative and sustainable office and studio space. For more information visit HudsonPacificProperties.com.

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This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” or “potential” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases that are predictions of or indicate future events, or trends and that do not relate solely to historical matters. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and contingencies, many of which are beyond the company’s control, which may cause actual results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. All forward-looking statements reflect the company’s good faith beliefs, assumptions and expectations, but they are not guarantees of future performance. Furthermore, the company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes. For a further discussion of these and other factors that could cause the company’s future results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and other risks described in documents subsequently filed by the company from time to time with the SEC.

Investor Contact:

Laura Campbell

Executive Vice President, Investor Relations & Marketing

(310) 622-1702

[email protected]

Media Contact:

Laura Murray

Senior Director, Communications

(310) 622-1781

[email protected]

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VIZIO Announces 2nd Annual Developer Conference: “Innovate: Beyond the Stream”

VIZIO Announces 2nd Annual Developer Conference: “Innovate: Beyond the Stream”

Join top developers and technology experts from the streaming and entertainment industry for a day of immersive workshops and discussions with VIZIO’s product and engineering leaders

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) is pleased to announce its highly anticipated 2nd Annual VIZIO Developer Conference, themed “Innovate: Beyond the Stream.” Building on the success of its inaugural event, this free in-person summit will showcase the latest innovations around its recently enhanced operating system, VIZIOgram, the company’s photo and video sharing feature, opportunities with VIZIO’s payment and subscription management service, VIZIO Account, exciting casual gaming developments and new features available on VIZIO Mobile.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230725597413/en/

VIZIO Announces 2nd Annual Developer Conference: "Innovate: Beyond the Stream" (Graphic: Business Wire)

VIZIO Announces 2nd Annual Developer Conference: “Innovate: Beyond the Stream” (Graphic: Business Wire)

Now, more than ever, the television is the heart of the connected home, and VIZIO products are an integral part of users’ daily lives. “Innovate: Beyond the Stream” will take place on August 22nd in Irvine and will bring together the industry’s top engineering, content, product, and technology professionals, to explore possibilities for the future of connected TVs. Attendees of the full-day event will be able to choose from two tracks of breakout sessions to gain valuable insights on designing apps for discoverability, integrating monetization options, creating experiences that consumers love and learning best practices for Connected TV (CTV) app development.

The event will feature a keynote from VIZIO leadership, immersive workshop sessions and discussions led by VIZIO product, engineering, and technical account management teams as well as a thought-provoking roundtable discussion. The panel will include respected executives from Accedo, Ottera, Sling and Warner Bros. Discovery, who will share their experiences and explore the transformation taking place in the streaming industry and advancements made in partnership with VIZIO.

“At VIZIO, we are committed to driving innovation and what is possible with Smart TVs and that means moving beyond video and looking at what’s next with the biggest screen in the home,” said Katherine Pond, Group Vice President, Platform Content & Partnerships at VIZIO. “’Innovate: Beyond the Stream,’ serves as a forum for connecting with innovative content partners, developers and industry experts who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of streamed content to include gaming, fitness and more. Together, we can shape the future of TV and provide audiences with extraordinary entertainment experiences.”

To review the agenda and register for the 2nd Annual VIZIO Developer Conference, please visit Innovate: Beyond the Stream.

About VIZIO

Founded and headquartered in Orange County, California, our mission at VIZIO Holding Corp. (NYSE: VZIO) is to deliver immersive entertainment and compelling lifestyle enhancements that make our products the center of the connected home. We are driving the future of televisions through our integrated platform of cutting-edge Smart TVs and powerful operating system. We also offer a portfolio of innovative sound bars that deliver consumers an elevated audio experience. Our platform gives content providers more ways to distribute their content and advertisers more tools to connect with the right audience.

For more information, visit VIZIO.com and follow VIZIO on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Press Contact for VIZIO

Melissa Hourigan

Fabric Media

720-608-1919

[email protected]

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Better Therapeutics Announces $6.7 Million in New Financing at an Average Price of $0.77 per Share

Better Therapeutics Announces $6.7 Million in New Financing at an Average Price of $0.77 per Share

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Better Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BTTX), a pioneer in developing software to treat cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that it issued 2,023,583 shares of its common stock under its At-The-Market program at an average price per share of $1.19. In addition, the Company entered into a definitive purchase agreement for the purchase and sale of 2,897,654 shares of its common stock in a private placement at a price per share of $0.73, and in a concurrent registered direct offering, the Company entered into a definitive purchase agreement for the purchase and sale of 3,859,649 shares of its common stock at a price per share of $0.57. Total gross proceeds from these equity offerings amount to $6.7 million at an average price of $0.77 per share, before deducting offering expenses and commissions payable by Better Therapeutics. The private placement was principally with officers and directors of the Company and the registered direct offering was with one institutional investor.

Better Therapeutics intends to use the net proceeds to support the launch of AspyreRx, a prescription-only digital therapy recently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with type 2 diabetes.

These equity offerings are one element of the Company’s three-tiered financing strategy. Better Therapeutics intends to raise the majority of its medium term financing needs through proceeds from business development and/or structured non-equity financing transactions, such as a royalty monetization transaction, which the Company expects to complete before the end of the year.

The registered direct offering and private placement are expected to close on or about July 27, 2023, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Chardan and Titan Partners Group, a division of American Capital Partners, LLC (“Titan Partners”), are acting as co-placement agents for the registered direct offering and concurrent private placement.

The securities issued in the registered direct offering described above (but not the securities issued in the concurrent private placement) are being offered by the Company pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333- 271301), which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 17, 2023, and which became effective on April 25, 2023. The offering of the securities in the registered direct offering is made only by means of a prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of the effective registration statement. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the registered direct offering will be filed with the SEC. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained, when available, on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov or by contacting Chardan at 17 State Street, Suite 2130, New York, New York 10004, at (646) 465-9000, or by email at [email protected] or Titan Partners at 7 World Trade Center, 46th Floor, New York, NY 10007, at (929) 833-1246, or by email at [email protected].

The securities issued in the concurrent private placement described above have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. The Company has agreed to file a resale registration statement with the SEC for purposes of registering the resale of the shares of common stock issued in connection with the offering.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor may there be any sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About AspyreRx

AspyreRx (fka BT-001) was granted marketing authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in July 2023 as the first prescription-only digital behavioral therapeutic device delivering a novel form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) via smartphone to treat adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). AspyreRx is backed by robust data demonstrating clinically meaningful and sustained reduction in HbA1c as well as clinically meaningful improvements in other markers of cardiometabolic health when used up to 180 days. Using proven techniques that target the underlying psychological, behavioral and cognitive factors that sustain or worsen T2D, AspyreRx is a self-paced, engaging experience that patients can access anytime/anywhere. It is prescribed by a healthcare provider in 90-day increments, with proprietary CBT delivered digitally in a weekly step-by-step process. Through interactive therapy lessons, skill-building modules, weekly goal setting and tracking, patients connect changes in behavior to improvements in blood sugar and other biometrics. Each step in the experience builds on the prior to enable and reinforce cognitive restructuring, building the emotional resilience and acceptance needed to make enduring changes.

Indications for Use

AspyreRx is a prescription-only digital therapeutic device intended to provide cognitive behavioral therapy to patients 18 years or older with type 2 diabetes. The device targets behavior to aid in the management of type 2 diabetes in patients who are under the care of a healthcare provider. AspyreRx provides cognitive behavioral therapy as a treatment that should be used adjunctively with standard of care.

About Better Therapeutics

Better Therapeutics is a prescription digital therapeutics company developing a novel form of cognitive behavioral therapy to address underlying factors that sustain or worsen cardiometabolic diseases. The Company has developed a proprietary platform for the development of FDA-regulated, software-based solutions for T2D, heart disease and other conditions. The CBT delivered by Better Therapeutics’ PDT is designed to enable changes in neural pathways of the brain so lasting changes in behavior become possible. Addressing the underlying causes of these diseases has the potential to dramatically improve patient health while lowering healthcare costs. Better Therapeutics’ clinically validated mobile applications are intended to be prescribed by physicians and reimbursed like traditional medicines.

For more information visit: bettertx.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this press release and related comments in our earnings conference call are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “outlook,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “continue,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “would” and other similar words and expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated timing of and Better Therapeutics’ ability to close the registered direct offering and private placement in a timely fashion, the use of proceeds from the registered direct offering and private placement and expectations regarding Better Therapeutics’ cash runway and the completion of other strategic initiatives, among others. These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of the management of Better Therapeutics and are inherently subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstances and their potential effects and speak only as of the date of such statement. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements including: risks related to Better Therapeutics’ business, such as the willingness of the FDA to authorize PDTs for commercial distribution and insurance companies to reimburse their use, market acceptance of PDTs, including AspyreRx, the risk that the results of previously conducted studies will not be interpreted favorably by the FDA or repeated or observed in ongoing or future studies involving our product candidates and other risks and uncertainties included under the header “Risk Factors” in Better Therapeutics’ quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on May 15, 2023, and those that are included in any of Better Therapeutics’ subsequent filings with the SEC.

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