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IAS Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Fourth quarter revenue increased 14% to $134.3 million

Fourth quarter net income of $10.2 million at an 8% margin; fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA increased 19% to $47.5 million at a 35% margin

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: IAS), a leading global media measurement and optimization platform, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

“We ended 2023 with strong fourth quarter performance across optimization and measurement with revenue growth of 16% and 18%, respectively,” said Lisa Utzschneider, CEO of IAS. “Social media revenue increased 37% in the fourth quarter as marketers trusted IAS to maximize their advertising spend globally, particularly in short-form video. In 2024, we will continue to invest in data science and innovate with AI to empower marketers with actionable data to drive superior results. We expect to deliver double-digit revenue growth for the full year.”  

Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights

Total revenue was $134.3 million, a 14% increase compared to $117.4 million in the prior-year period.Optimization revenue was $63.6 million, a 16% increase compared to $55.1 million in the prior-year period.Measurement revenue was $52.6 million, an 18% increase compared to $44.7 million in the prior-year period.Publisher revenue was $18.1 million, a 2% increase compared to $17.6 million in the prior-year period.International revenue, excluding the Americas, was $43.3 million, a 16% increase compared to $37.3 million in the prior-year period, or 32% of total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023.Gross profit was $106.0 million, an 11% increase compared to $95.5 million in the prior-year period. Gross profit margin was 79% for the fourth quarter of 2023.Net income was $10.2 million, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share, compared to $11.5 million, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share, in the prior-year-period. Net income margin was 8% for the fourth quarter of 2023.Adjusted EBITDA* was $47.5 million, a 19% increase compared to $40.0 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA* margin was 35% for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Full Year 2023 Financial Highlights

Total revenue was $474.4 million, a 16% increase compared to $408.3 million in the prior year.Optimization revenue was $224.5 million, an 18% increase compared to $190.6 million in the prior year.Measurement revenue was $186.0 million, a 20% increase compared to $154.9 million in the prior year.Publisher revenue was $63.8 million, a 2% increase compared to $62.8 million in the prior year.International revenue, excluding the Americas, was $146.8 million, a 14% increase compared to $129.1 million in the prior year, or 31% of total revenue for the full year 2023.Gross profit was $375.0 million, a 13% increase compared to $332.6 million in the prior year. Gross profit margin was 79% for the full year 2023.Net income was $7.2 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to $15.4 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, in the prior year. Net income margin was 2% for the full year 2023.Adjusted EBITDA* was $159.5 million, a 26% increase compared to $126.6 million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA* margin was 34% for the full year 2023.Cash and cash equivalents were $124.8 million at December 31, 2023.

Recent Business Highlights

Meta Expansion – In February, IAS announced the availability of its AI-driven Total Media Quality (TMQ) brand safety and suitability measurement product across Facebook and Instagram Feed and Reels. IAS’s new post-bid brand safety and suitability expansion with Meta gives advertisers increased transparency into whether their campaigns are appearing next to safe and suitable content.IAS MRC Continuing Accreditation for Measurement of Meta Platforms – In January, IAS received continuing accreditation from the MRC for viewability measurement of Meta, including impressions and two-second video viewability, on Facebook Feed and Instagram Feed and Stories.YouTube TMQ Expansion – During the fourth quarter, IAS expanded its partnership to YouTube Shorts to offer its brand safety and suitability measurement product to advertisers for YouTube Shorts inventory, as part of its existing Total Media Quality for YouTube product suite.X Expansion – In February, IAS expanded its partnership with X to all U.S. advertisers. IAS classifies all vertical video ad adjacencies for brand safety and suitability aligned to the GARM framework, giving advertisers maximum control over where their ads appear on the X vertical video feed.Quality Attention Expansion – In January, IAS announced the general availability of its Quality Attention measurement product. Quality Attention uses advanced machine learning technology, actionable data from Lumen Research’s eye-tracking technology, and a variety of signals obtained as part of IAS’s core technology.

Financial Outlook

“We reported profitable growth in the fourth quarter with a 14% revenue increase at a 35% adjusted EBITDA* margin,” said Tania Secor, CFO of IAS. “As we move through 2024, we expect to ramp both revenue growth and profitability from forecasted first quarter levels as we expand availability and customer adoption of new products. We also plan to maintain our strong financial profile and healthy balance sheet.”

IAS is introducing the following financial outlook for the first quarter and full year 2024:

First Quarter Ending March 31, 2024:

Total revenue of $111 million to $113 millionAdjusted EBITDA* of $28 million to $30 million

Year Ending December 31, 2024:

Total revenue of $530 million to $540 millionAdjusted EBITDA* of $171 million to $179 million

* See “Supplemental Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information” section herein for an explanation of Non-GAAP measures. IAS is unable to provide a reconciliation for forward-looking guidance of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), the most closely comparable GAAP measure, because certain material reconciling items, such as depreciation and amortization, interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), restructuring and severance costs, and acquisition and integration costs, cannot be estimated due to factors outside of IAS’s control and could have a material impact on the reported results. However, IAS estimates stock-based compensation expense for the first quarter of 2024 in the range of $14 million to $16 million and for the full year 2024 in the range of $72 million to $76 million. A reconciliation is not available without unreasonable effort.

 

INTEGRAL AD SCIENCE HOLDING CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$      124,759

$        86,877

Restricted cash

54

45

Accounts receivable, net

74,609

67,884

Unbilled receivables

46,548

41,550

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

18,959

24,761

Due from related party

—

29

Total current assets

264,929

221,146

Property and equipment, net

3,769

2,412

Internal use software, net

40,301

23,642

Intangible assets, net

178,908

217,558

Goodwill

675,282

674,094

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

21,668

22,787

Deferred tax asset, net

2,465

2,020

Other long-term assets

4,402

5,024

Total assets

$   1,191,724

$   1,168,683

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$        72,232

$        60,799

Operating lease liabilities, current

9,435

6,749

Due to related party

121

122

Deferred revenue

682

99

Total current liabilities

82,470

67,769

Deferred tax liability, net

20,367

45,495

Long-term debt

153,725

223,262

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

19,523

22,875

Other long-term liabilities

6,183

1,066

Total liabilities

282,268

360,467

Commitments and Contingencies

Stockholders’ Equity

Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2023; 0
     shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 2022

—

—

Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2023,
     158,757,620 and 153,990,128 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and
     2022, respectively

159

154

Additional paid-in-capital

901,259

810,186

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(916)

(2,899)

Accumulated earnings

8,954

775

Total stockholders’ equity

909,456

808,216

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$   1,191,724

$   1,168,683

 

INTEGRAL AD SCIENCE HOLDING CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

Three months ended December 31,

Year ended December 31,

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)

2023

2022

2023

2022

Revenue

$       134,295

$       117,435

$      474,369

$      408,348

Operating expenses:

Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown below)

28,252

21,891

99,352

75,755

Sales and marketing

30,423

28,325

117,989

106,286

Technology and development

19,056

22,280

72,906

76,351

General and administrative

25,961

23,572

111,634

79,654

Depreciation and amortization

14,593

12,811

54,966

50,396

Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net

(501)

1,246

430

4,749

Total operating expenses

117,784

110,125

457,277

393,191

Operating income

16,511

7,310

17,092

15,157

Interest expense, net

(2,489)

(3,194)

(12,236)

(9,053)

Employee retention tax credit

—

—

—

6,981

Net income before income taxes

14,022

4,116

4,856

13,085

(Provision) benefit from income taxes

(3,858)

7,371

2,382

2,288

Net income

$         10,164

$         11,487

$          7,238

$        15,373

Net income per share:

Basic

$             0.06

$             0.07

$           0.05

$           0.10

Diluted

$             0.06

$             0.07

$           0.04

$           0.10

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

158,243,619

153,792,438

156,272,335

154,699,694

Diluted

163,060,805

155,288,725

161,723,131

157,258,083

Other comprehensive income:

Foreign currency translation adjustments

2,772

8,634

1,983

(2,584)

Total comprehensive income

$         12,936

$         20,121

$          9,221

$        12,789

 

INTEGRAL AD SCIENCE HOLDING CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’/MEMBERS’ EQUITY

Members’ Interest

Common Stock

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT UNITS
AND SHARES DATA)

Units

Amount

Shares

Amount

Additional

paid-in

capital

Accumulated

other

comprehensive

income (loss)

Accumulated
earnings

(deficit)

Total members’/
stockholders’ 
equity

Balances at January 1, 2021

134,039,494

$            553,717

—

$                     —

$                     —

$               4,523

$          (126,761)

$            431,479

Repurchase of units

(99,946)

(413)

—

—

—

—

(791)

(1,204)

Units vested

17,486

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Option exercises

246,369

1,075

—

—

3,360

—

—

4,435

Foreign currency translation
adjustment

—

—

—

—

—

(4,838)

—

(4,838)

Net loss prior to corporate conversion

—

—

—

—

—

—

(37,832)

(37,832)

Conversion to Delaware corporation

(134,203,403)

(554,379)

134,203,403

134

388,860

—

165,385

—

Rounding units/shares as a result of
corporate conversion

—

—

(17)

—

—

—

—

—

Stock-based compensation

—

—

—

—

55,222

—

—

55,222

RSUs vested

—

—

26,931

—

150

—

—

150

Issuance of common stock in
connection with initial public offering

—

—

16,821,330

17

274,340

—

—

274,357

Issuance of common stock for Publica
acquisition

—

—

2,888,889

3

49,628

—

—

49,631

Issuance of common stock for Context
acquisition

—

—

457,959

—

10,391

—

—

10,391

Net loss

—

—

—

—

—

—

(14,600)

(14,600)

Balances at December 31, 2021

—

$                     —

154,398,495

$                  154

$            781,951

$                 (315)

$            (14,600)

$            767,190

RSUs vested

—

—

1,084,966

1

—

—

—

1

Option exercises

—

—

1,586,728

2

7,153

—

—

7,155

Stock-based compensation

—

—

—

—

44,733

—

—

44,733

Foreign currency translation
adjustment

—

—

—

—

—

(2,584)

—

(2,584)

Repurchase of common stock

—

—

(3,080,061)

(3)

(23,652)

—

—

(23,655)

Net income

—

—

—

—

—

—

15,373

15,373

Balances at December 31, 2022

—

$                     —

153,990,128

$                  154

$            810,186

$              (2,899)

$                  775

$            808,216

RSUs and MSUs vested

—

—

3,492,130

4

—

—

—

4

Option exercises

—

—

1,001,793

1

7,988

—

—

7,989

ESPP purchase

—

—

273,569

—

2,306

—

—

2,306

Stock-based compensation

—

—

—

—

80,779

—

—

80,779

Foreign currency translation adjustment

—

—

—

—

—

1,983

—

1,983

Adoption of ASC 326, net of tax

—

—

—

—

—

—

941

941

Net income

—

—

—

—

—

—

7,238

7,238

Balances at December 31, 2023

—

$                     —

158,757,620

$                  159

$            901,259

$                 (916)

$               8,954

$            909,456

 

INTEGRAL AD SCIENCE HOLDING CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year ended December 31,

(IN THOUSANDS)

2023

2022

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$          7,238

$        15,373

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

Depreciation and amortization

54,966

50,396

Stock-based compensation

81,103

44,752

Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net

(484)

5,233

Deferred tax benefit

(21,531)

(8,880)

Amortization of debt issuance costs

463

464

Allowance for credit losses

3,816

1,837

Employee retention tax credit

—

(6,981)

Impairment of assets

33

974

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Increase in accounts receivable

(8,148)

(18,581)

Increase in unbilled receivables

(4,685)

(5,830)

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets

6,418

(10,641)

Increase in operating leases, net

(29)

(852)

Decrease (increase) in other long-term assets

375

(1,057)

Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities

11,478

6,286

Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue

582

(88)

Increase in due to/from related party

28

62

Net cash provided by operating activities

131,623

72,467

Cash flows from investing activities:

Payment for acquisitions, net of acquired cash

(966)

(1,603)

Purchase of property and equipment

(1,975)

(2,016)

Acquisition and development of internal use software and other

(31,777)

(14,673)

Net cash used in investing activities

(34,718)

(18,292)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Repayment of long-term debt

(145,000)

(35,000)

Repayment of short-term debt

—

(1,816)

Proceeds from the Revolver

75,000

15,000

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

7,989

7,155

Payments for repurchase of common stock

—

(23,655)

Cash received from Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

3,160

845

Net cash used in financing activities

(58,851)

(37,471)

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

38,054

16,704

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(435)

(3,111)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, at beginning of year

89,671

76,078

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, at end of year

$      127,290

$        89,671

Supplemental Disclosures:

Cash paid during the year for:

Interest

$        11,229

$          8,511

Taxes

$        10,985

$        16,396

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

Property and equipment acquired included in accounts payable

$             431

$               97

Internal use software acquired included in accounts payable

$          1,444

$          1,517

Lease liabilities arising from right of use assets

$          6,282

$        29,624

Supplemental Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information

We use supplemental measures of our performance, which are derived from our consolidated financial information, but which are not presented in our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is the primary financial performance measure used by management to evaluate our business and monitor ongoing results of operations. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income/loss before depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, interest expense, income taxes, restructuring and severance costs, acquisition and integration costs, foreign exchange gains and losses, and other one-time, non-recurring costs. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents the adjusted EBITDA for the applicable period divided by the revenue for that period presented in accordance with GAAP.

We use non-GAAP financial measures to supplement financial information presented on a GAAP basis. We believe that excluding certain items from our GAAP results allows management to better understand our consolidated financial performance from period to period and better project our future consolidated financial performance as forecasts are developed at a level of detail different from that used to prepare GAAP-based financial measures. Moreover, we believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide our shareholders with useful information to help them evaluate our operating results by facilitating an enhanced understanding of our operating performance and enabling them to make more meaningful period-to-period comparisons. Although we believe these measures are useful to investors and analysts for the same reasons they are useful to management, these measures are not a substitute for, or superior to, U.S. GAAP financial measures or disclosures. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.

Reconciliation of historical Adjusted EBITDA and corresponding margin to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, net income/loss and corresponding margin are presented below. We encourage you to review the reconciliations in conjunction with the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures for each of the periods presented. In future fiscal periods, we may exclude such items and may incur income and expenses similar to these excluded items.

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA

Three months ended December 31,

Year ended December 31,

(in thousands, except percentages)

2023

2022

2023

2022

Net income

$       10,164

$       11,487

$         7,238

$      15,373

Depreciation and amortization

14,593

12,811

54,966

50,396

Stock-based compensation

15,462

11,645

81,103

44,752

Interest expense, net

2,489

3,194

12,236

9,053

Provision (benefit) from income taxes

3,858

(7,371)

(2,382)

(2,288)

Restructuring and severance costs

1,054

5,904

4,028

10,321

Acquisition and integration costs

—

118

—

97

Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net

(501)

1,246

430

4,798

Employee retention tax credit

—

—

—

(6,981)

Offering costs, impairments and other costs

396

1,003

1,913

1,058

Adjusted EBITDA

$       47,515

$       40,037

$     159,532

$    126,579

Revenue

$     134,295

$     117,435

$     474,369

$    408,348

Net income margin

8 %

10 %

2 %

4 %

Adjusted EBITDA margin

35 %

34 %

34 %

31 %

 

Stock-Based Compensation 

Three months ended December 31,

Year ended December 31,

(in thousands)

2023

2022

2023

2022

Cost of revenue

$             124

$             249

$             452

$             507

Sales and marketing

5,512

2,871

23,371

13,520

Technology and development

4,104

2,958

17,538

9,937

General and administrative

5,722

5,567

39,742

20,788

Total stock-based compensation

$         15,462

$         11,645

$         81,103

$         44,752

Conference Call and Webcast Information
IAS will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results today at 5:00 p.m. ET. To access the live webcast and conference call dial-in, please register under the “News & Events” section of IAS’s investor relations website. A replay will be available on IAS’s investor relations website following the live call: https://investors.integralads.com.

About Integral Ad Science
Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a leading global media measurement and optimization platform that delivers the industry’s most actionable data to drive superior results for the world’s largest advertisers, publishers, and media platforms. IAS’s software provides comprehensive and enriched data that ensures ads are seen by real people in safe and suitable environments, while improving return on ad spend for advertisers and yield for publishers. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust, safety, and transparency in digital media quality. For more information, visit integralads.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This earnings press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “can have,” “likely,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. For example, all statements we make relating to our estimated and projected costs, expenditures, cash flows, growth rates and financial results or our plans and objectives for future operations, growth initiatives or strategies are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expected, including: (i) the adverse effect on our business, operating results, financial condition, and prospects from various macroeconomic factors, including instability in geopolitical or market conditions; (ii) our failure to innovate or make the right investment decisions; (iii) our ability to provide digital or cross-platform analytics; (iv) our failure to maintain or achieve industry accreditation standards; (v) our dependence on integrations with advertising platforms, demand side providers (“DSPs”) and proprietary platforms that we do not control; (vi) our ability to compete successfully with our current or future competitors in an intensely competitive market; (vii) our inability to use software licensed from third parties; (viii) our international expansion; (ix) our ability to expand into new channels; (x) our ability to sustain our profitability and revenue growth rate; (xi) risks that our customers do not pay or choose to dispute their invoices; (xii) risks of material changes to revenue share agreements with certain DSPs; (xiii) our dependence on the overall demand for advertising; (xiv) our ability to effectively manage our growth; (xv) the impact that any acquisitions we have completed in the past and may consummate in the future, strategic investments, or alliances may have on our business, financial condition, and results of operations; (xvi) our ability to successfully execute our international plans; (xvii) the risks associated with the seasonality of our market; (xviii) our ability to maintain high impression volumes; (xix) the difficulty in evaluating our future prospects given our short operating history; (xx) uncertainty in how the market for buying digital advertising verification solutions will evolve; (xxi) interruption by man-made problems such as terrorism, computer viruses, or social disruptions; (xxii) the risk of failures in the systems and infrastructure supporting our solutions and operations; (xxiii) our ability to avoid operational, technical, and performance issues with our platform; (xxiv) risks associated with any unauthorized access to user, customer, or inventory and third-party provider data; (xxv) our ability to provide the non-proprietary technology, software, products, and services that we use; (xxvi) the risk that we are sued by third parties for alleged infringement, misappropriation, or other violation of their proprietary rights; (xxvii) our ability to obtain, maintain, protect, or enforce intellectual property and proprietary rights that are important to our business; (xxviii) our involvement in lawsuits to protect or enforce our intellectual property; (xxix) risks that our employees, consultants, or advisors have wrongfully used or disclosed alleged trade secrets of their current or former employers; (xxx) risks that our trademarks and trade names are not adequately protected; (xxxi) the impact of unforeseen changes to privacy and data protection laws and regulation on digital advertising; (xxxii) our ability to maintain our corporate culture; (xxxiii) public health outbreaks, epidemics, pandemics, or other public health crises; (xxxiv) risks posed by earthquakes, fires, floods, and other natural catastrophic events; (xxxv) the risk that a perceived failure to comply with laws and industry self-regulation may damage our reputation; and (xxxvi) other factors disclosed in our filings with the SEC. Given these factors, as well as other variables that may affect our operating results, you should not rely on forward-looking statements, assume that past financial performance will be a reliable indicator of future performance, or use historical trends to anticipate results or trends in future periods.

We derive many of our forward-looking statements from our operating budgets and forecasts, which are based on many detailed assumptions. While we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, we caution that it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and it is impossible for us to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward- looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

Investor Contact:
Jonathan Schaffer / Lauren Hartman
ir@integralads.com

Media Contact:
press@integralads.com

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Jaehoon Chang is promoted to Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group – Automotive DivisionJosé Muñoz appointed as CEO of Hyundai Motor CompanySung Kim appointed as President of Hyundai Motor CompanyJun Young Choi is promoted to President of Kia Corporation; and Kyoo Bok Lee is promoted to President of Hyundai GlovisAppointment of new CEOs for the Group’s affiliates, including Cheol Seung Baek, Hyundai Transys; Joon Dong Oh, Hyundai KEFICO; Hanwoo Lee, Hyundai E&C; Woo Jeong Joo, Hyundai Engineering

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced key executive appointments for the year 2024 as part of its aims to solidify sustainable growth and better prepare for uncertainties in the global business environment.

This appointment reflects its commitment to a performance-based approach that aligns with outstanding achievements. By consolidating the Group’s core competencies and strategically placing proven leaders with verified track records in key positions, the Group aims to strengthen organizational foundations and accelerate our future transformation.

Jaehoon Chang is promoted to Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group – Automotive Division, effective Jan. 1st, 2025, to further strengthen the future competitiveness of the Group’s mobility business.

Looking ahead, Chang will oversee the entire value chain, including product planning, supply chain management manufacturing, and quality assessment. He will optimize business operations across the automotive business while securing internal synergies and building foundational systems for cost and quality innovation to ensure sustainable future competitiveness.

José Muñoz is appointed President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company to advance global management framework and solidify customer-focused mobility innovation through diverse powertrain offerings, including electric, hybrid, ICE and hydrogen technologies, effective Jan. 1st, 2025.

As a result, Muñoz is appointed as the first non-Korean CEO of Hyundai Motor – identified as the ideal fit to further enhance the company’s performance thanks to his merit-based management philosophy and his commitment to recruiting top global talent. Going forward, he is expected to enhance the company’s global management systems and further elevate its stature as a leading global brand.

Sung Kim is appointed as President of Hyundai Motor Company to manage the business effectively through global economic uncertainties, effective Jan. 1st, 2025.

As part of his appointment to enhance the company’s Think Tank capabilities and better navigate various geopolitical challenges, Kim will oversee global external affairs, analyze and research domestic and international policy trends, and lead communications and PR initiatives. He will focus on increasing synergies across the company’s intelligence functions, strengthening external networking and advancing global protocol capabilities.

Jun Young Choi is promoted to President of Kia Corporation from Head of Domestic Production Division and Chief Safety Officer (CSO). Kyoo Bok Lee, CEO of Hyundai Glovis, is promoted to President.

To strengthen sustainable management and accelerate business transformation, the Group has appointed Cheol Seung Baek as CEO of Hyundai Transys and Joon Dong Oh as CEO of Hyundai KEFICO.

To address challenges in the construction industry and accelerate fundamental improvements, the Group has appointed Hanwoo Lee as CEO of Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. (Hyundai E&C) and Woo Jeong Joo as CEO of Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd.

* Editor’s note: Appointment of all CEOs referenced are subject to approval by the relevant Group affiliate’s Board of Directors

About Hyundai Motor Group

Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all.

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at:

http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com), Genesis Media Center.

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GreenPower Provides Business Update and Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

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Shareholder Call Scheduled for November 15, 2024 at 10 a.m. EST/7 a.m. PST

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (Nasdaq: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower” and the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, today reported its second quarter fiscal year 2025 results and provided an update on its manufacturing operations.

“GreenPower spent the quarter advancing the school bus production process at its West Virginia facility by setting up an oversized paint booth and establishing production stations to increase throughput in order to meet customer orders and demands,” said GreenPower President Brendan Riley. “The increase in production coupled with manufacturing process improvements is expected to result in higher gross profit margins and cost reductions on a per unit basis as throughput improves.”

Riley said that the Company has been systematically increasing its production workforce to provide for its growing production. “Putting the workforce in place and validating the manufacturing process is key to our efficiency, and production growth which is expected to drive cost savings on a per unit basis. With these in place, GreenPower will be able to attain its longer-term manufacturing goal of producing 20 school buses per month,” he said, noting that steady, measured growth, a foundation of GreenPower’s model, is critical for maintaining quality throughout the production process.

“The growth in production complements GreenPower’s sales strategy of focusing on states where there are money and mandates for electric school buses,” added Fraser Atkinson, CEO of GreenPower. “While we continue to manufacture and sell EV school buses for current orders and contracts under both state and federal programs, the future is more focused on states that have put policies and plans in place to provide a cleaner, healthier ride for students through the deployment of electric school buses. States like California and New York, and regions like the Southwest.”

During the second quarter of GreenPower’s fiscal year 2025, the manufacturing process was exhibited when the Company produced the first Type D BEAST all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission school bus for the 37 BEAST order from the state of West Virginia from its South Charleston plant, which was delivered at the beginning of our current quarter.  That was the second BEAST produced in the facility following the production of the Kanawha County bus purchased directly by the school district outside of the state order. Additional deliveries to fulfill the state order are planned to take place in the third and fourth quarters.

Second Quarter 2025 Highlights:

Generated revenues of $5.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of 78% over the previous quarter.Delivered 11 BEAST Type D all-electric school buses, six EV Star Cargo and EV Star Cargo Plus and five EV Star Passenger Vans.Deferred revenue increased to $10.4 million, including the current portion of $7.5 million, which is expected to be realized over the next year.At the end of the quarter GreenPower had working capital of $10.1 million including inventory of $31.7 million consisting of $9.3 million of finished goods, $18.6 million of work-in-process and $3.8 million of parts and components.Received order for school buses under EPA’s Clean School Bus Program from the RWC Group for Arizona.

In October the Company completed an underwritten offering of 3,000,000 common shares raising gross proceeds of $3 million. The net proceeds from this offering are intended for the production of all-electric vehicles, including BEAST school buses and EV Star commercial vehicles, product development, with the remainder, if any, for general corporate purposes.  

For additional information on the results of operations for the periods ended September 30, 2024 review the interim financial statements and related reports posted on GreenPower’s website as well as on www.sedar.com or filed on EDGAR.

Shareholder Call Information

Date: Friday November 15, 2024 
Time: 7 a.m. PST/10 a.m. EST

Participant dial-in: (US) 1-844-739-3982 (Canada); 1-866-605-3852; (International) 1-412-317-5718. Ask to be joined into the GreenPower Motor Company Inc. conference call.

Webcast Link: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=pVZ0NwpL

Replay: (US) 1-877-344-7529; (Canada) 1-855-669-9658; (International) 1-412-317-0088
Replay access code: 4413647

For further information contact:

Fraser Atkinson, CEO
(604) 220-8048

Brendan Riley, President
(510) 910-3377

Michael Sieffert, CFO
(604) 563-4144

About GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo van and a cab and chassis.  GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric vehicles that are purpose built to be battery powered with zero emissions while integrating global suppliers for key components. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements. GreenPower was founded in Vancouver, Canada with primary operational facilities in southern California. Listed on the Toronto exchange since November 2015, GreenPower completed its U.S. IPO and NASDAQ listing in August 2020. For further information go to www.greenpowermotor.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, GreenPower’s business and operations and the environment in which it operates, which are based on GreenPower’s operations, estimates, forecasts and projections. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections about future events, and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “upon”, “may”, “should”, “will”, “could”, “intend”, “estimate”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “believe” or “continue”, or the negative thereof or similar variations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. A number of important factors including those set forth in other public filings (filed under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com) could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Consequently, readers should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. In addition, these forward-looking statements relate to the date on which they are made. GreenPower disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. All amounts in U.S. dollars. ©2024 GreenPower Motor Company Inc. All rights reserved.

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Announcing the Launch of “JPxData Portal (beta version)”, a Portal Site Comprehensively Covering Data Provided by JPX Group, etc.

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TOKYO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc., a leading global provider of Japan’s financial market data, promptly began provision of “JPxData Portal (beta version)” (hereinafter referred to as “Website”), a portal site that comprehensively introduces data provided by Japan Exchange Group, Japan Exchange Group companies and partner companies (hereinafter referred to as “JPX Group, etc.”), as of August 2024.

What is JPxData Portal?
JPX Group, etc. currently provide over 200 types of data, which are used by a wide range of users, including investors, brokerage firms, and listed companies. However, JPXI received feedback that it is difficult for users to search through due to the overwhelmingly large amount of data and know what kind of data can be used for what. This feedback led us to the launch of Website providing users with easy access to data they seek and showing how to use the data.

“JPxData Portal” is named after “a data portal site of JPX Group, etc.” and “a place where “Japan (JP)” and “data(Data)” are combined” with the letter “x.” JPXI will aim to develop Website further to make it an easy-to-use site, where any data on the Japanese market are accessible in the future.

Click here for JPxData Portal (beta version): https://clientportal.jpx.co.jp/ClientPortalEN/s/

JPxData Portal Main Features
Product List

Users can search over 200 types of data by using simple keywords such as “stock price,” “derivatives,” “margin trading,” and “ESG.”Users can check the frequency and timing of updates, the period of historical data available, file formats (PDF, CSV, Excel, etc.), and if such data are provided via an API.For some data, sample data and articles on how to use them are also provided.

Use cases

Users can find articles introducing how to use data, including examples of analysis using the data, and the differences among similar data such as stock price data and issue master data with comparison of them.Users can discover related data from an article about data users initially searched for.

Company search

Users can check basic information, timely disclosure information, filing information, corporate governance, and other information about each issue.In addition to company names and codes, users can also search by using keywords such as “cloud” and “digital transformation” based on generative AI technology.The current list of listed issues is available for free download.

Disclosure search

Users can search TDnet disclosures published for the past one year*.
* The latest one is for two business days prior.Users can leverage browser machine translation easily for financial statements and other information disclosed in HTML format. An article on how to use browser’s machine translation features and detailed usage notes is also provided.English tags are attached to Japanese documents to facilitate primary extraction of information so that users easily search for information in English.

Useful links

Users can check a list of useful websites related to the securities market*.
* Currently, only websites managed by JPX Group or related companies are available.)

About JPX Market Innovation & Research
JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc. (JPXI) was established as a subsidiary of Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (TOKYO:8697) in 2022. It consolidates JPX Group’s data/index services and system-related services, and leads further business enhancement of JPX Group by leveraging IT technologies and new business partnerships.

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Frontier Development Department,
JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc.
E-mail: inf_dev@jpx.co.jp
Inquiry form: https://clientportal.jpx.co.jp/ClientPortalEN/s/InquiryFormEn

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