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Ribbon Communications Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Net income increased 21% and Adjusted EBITDA up 65% in 1H 2024 YoY

Continued improvement in gross margin and lower operating expenses

Expect strong second half based on growth from U.S. Tier 1, Rural Broadband, Enterprise, and India

PLANO, Texas, July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions to many of the world’s largest service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators to modernize and protect their networks, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024.

Revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $193 million, compared to $211 for the second quarter of 2023 and $180 million for the first quarter of 2024. First half 2024 GAAP Loss from Operations improved $26 million year over year to ($15 million), and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA improved $13 million, or 65%, to $33 million. GAAP and Non-GAAP Gross Margin for the second quarter improved 260 and 240 basis points year over year, respectively.

“Earnings increased significantly in the first half of 2024 with Adjusted EBITDA increasing 65% year over year despite lower sales. The improvement in profitability was driven by higher gross margins and lower operating expenses year over year. Revenue in the second quarter was impacted by a large U.S. Federal deal that was delayed to the third quarter. Sales were also lower as we suspended product shipments into Eastern Europe due to the extended war in Ukraine and increased complexities of operating in the region,” stated Bruce McClelland, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ribbon Communications.

Mr. McClelland added, “We continue to project a strong second half of 2024 as we ramp the recently announced Verizon Voice Network modernization program and anticipate strong growth in several other areas such as Enterprise, U.S. Rural Broadband, Europe, and India. Recent changes in the competitive landscape also present an opportunity for further share expansion. However, we have adjusted our full year 2024 guidance slightly to reflect a more conservative outlook for the Eastern European region for the rest of the year.”

Financial Highlights1

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

In millions, except per share amounts

2024

2023

2024

2023

GAAP Revenue

$       193

$       211

$       372

$        397

GAAP Net income (loss)

$        (17)

$        (21)

$        (47)

$         (60)

Non-GAAP Net income (loss)

$           9

$           8

$           7

$            5

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA

$         22

$         23

$         33

$          20

GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share 

$     (0.10)

$     (0.13)

$     (0.27)

$      (0.35)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share

$      0.05

$      0.04

$      0.04

$       0.03

Weighted average shares outstanding basic

174

170

173

169

Weighted average shares outstanding diluted

176

175

176

175

1 Please see the reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures and additional information about non-GAAP measures in the section entitled “Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in the attached schedules.

“During the second quarter of 2024, we completed the refinancing of our capital structure with a $385 million five-year senior secured credit facility that provides us greater liquidity with less restrictions. Our new strategic banking group relationship with HPS Investment Partners, LLC and WhiteHorse Capital Management, LLC will also give us opportunities to support our future growth needs,” said Mick Lopez, Chief Financial Officer of Ribbon Communications. “Additionally, we continue to improve our operations, driving a 240 basis point improvement year over year in gross margins and a $4 million reduction in expenses, resulting in the lowest level of operating expenses since the ECI acquisition in 2020.”

Business Outlook1   
For the third quarter of 2024, the Company expects continued sequential growth in both of our businesses with revenue in a range of $205 million to $220 million. Non-GAAP gross margin is projected in a range of 53% to 53.5%. Adjusted EBITDA is projected in a range of $25 million to $30 million.

The Company has also adjusted full-year 2024 targets and now expects revenue in a range of $830 million to $850 million, non-GAAP gross margin in a range of 54% to 54.5%, and Adjusted EBITDA in a range of $105 million to $115 million.

The Company’s outlook is based on current indications for its business, which are subject to change.

1 Please see the reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures and additional information about the non-GAAP measures in the section entitled “Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in the attached schedules.

Upcoming Conference Schedule

August 27, 2024: Evercore ISI 2024 Semiconductor, IT Hardware & Networking ConferenceAugust 28, 2024: Jefferies Semiconductor, IT Hardware & Communication Technology Summit

About Ribbon
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers communications software, IP and optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors globally. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today’s smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions portfolio delivers unparalleled scale, performance, and agility, including core to edge software-centric solutions, cloud-native offers, leading-edge security and analytics tools, along with IP and optical networking solutions for 5G and broadband internet. We maintain a keen focus on our commitments to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters, offering an annual Sustainability Report to our stakeholders. To learn more about Ribbon visit rbbn.com.

Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 
The information in this release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.  All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including without limitation statements regarding the Company’s projected financial results for the third quarter of 2024 and beyond; plans and objectives for future operations, including cost reductions; the impact of the wars in Israel and Ukraine; customer spending and engagement and momentum; and plans for future product development and manufacturing and the expected benefits therefrom, are forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “expectations”, “intends”, “may”, “plans”, “projects” and other similar language, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. 

Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and assumptions regarding its business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements due to various risks, uncertainties and other important factors, including, among others, the effects of geopolitical instabilities and wars, including in Israel and Ukraine (and the impact of sanctions and trade restrictions imposed as a result thereof); unpredictable fluctuations in quarterly revenue and operating results; increases in tariffs, trade restrictions or taxes on the Company’s products; the impact of restructuring and cost-containment activities; operational disruptions at facilities located in Israel including as a result of military call-ups of the Company’s employees in Israel, closure of the offices there or the temporary or long-term closure of contract manufacturing in the region; the potential impact of litigation; risks related to supply chain disruptions, including as a result of component availability; risks resulting from higher interests rates and continued inflationary pressures; risks related to cybersecurity and data intrusion; failure to compete successfully against telecommunications equipment and networking companies; failure to grow the Company’s customer base or generate recurring business from existing customers; credit risks; the timing of customer purchasing decisions and the Company’s recognition of revenues; macroeconomic conditions, including inflation; market acceptance of the Company’s products and services; rapid technological and market change; the ability to protect Company intellectual property rights and obtain necessary licenses; the ability to maintain partner, reseller, distribution and vendor support and supply relationships; the potential for defects in the Company’s products; and currency fluctuations.

These factors are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s business and results from operations. Additional information regarding these and other factors can be found in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. In providing forward-looking statements, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update these statements publicly or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company’s management uses several different financial measures, both GAAP and non-GAAP, in analyzing and assessing the overall performance of its business, making operating decisions, planning and forecasting future periods, and determining payments under compensation programs. The Company considers the use of non-GAAP financial measures helpful in assessing the core performance of its continuing operations and when planning and forecasting future periods. The Company’s annual financial plan is prepared on a non-GAAP basis and is approved by its board of directors. In addition, budgeting and forecasting for revenue and expenses are conducted on a non-GAAP basis, and actual results on a non-GAAP basis are assessed against the annual financial plan. The Company defines continuing operations as the ongoing results of its business adjusted for certain expenses and credits, as described below. The Company believes that providing non-GAAP information to investors allows them to view the Company’s financial results in the way its management views them and helps investors to better understand the Company’s core financial and operating performance and evaluate the efficacy of the methodology and information used by its management to evaluate and measure such performance.

While the Company’s management uses non-GAAP financial measures as tools to enhance its understanding of certain aspects of the Company’s financial performance, management does not consider these measures to be a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP measures. In addition, the Company’s presentations of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered alternatives for, or in isolation from, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Investors are cautioned that there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures. In particular, many of the adjustments to the Company’s financial measures reflect the exclusion of items that are recurring and will be reflected in its financial results for the foreseeable future.

Stock-Based Compensation
The expense related to stock-based awards is generally not controllable in the short-term and can vary significantly based on the timing, size and nature of awards granted. The Company believes that presenting non-GAAP operating results that exclude stock-based compensation provides investors with visibility and insight into its management’s method of analysis and its core operating performance.

Amortization of Acquired Technology (including software licenses); Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets
Amortization amounts are inconsistent in frequency and amount and are significantly impacted by the timing and size of acquisitions. Amortization of acquired technology is reported separately within Cost of revenue and Amortization of acquired intangible assets is reported separately within Operating expenses. These items are reported collectively as Amortization of acquired intangible assets in the accompanying reconciliations of non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that excluding non-cash amortization of these intangible assets facilitates the comparison of its financial results to its historical operating results and to other companies in its industry as if the acquired intangible assets had been developed internally rather than acquired.

Litigation Costs
In connection with certain ongoing contract litigation where Ribbon is the defendant (as described in Note 26 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023), the Company has incurred litigation costs beginning in 2023. These costs are included as a component of general and administrative expense. The Company believes that such costs are not part of its core business or ongoing operations, are unplanned and generally not within its control.  Accordingly, the Company believes that excluding the litigation costs related to these specific legal matters facilitates the comparison of the Company’s financial results to its historical operating results and to other companies in its industry.

Acquisition-, Disposal- and Integration-Related
The Company considers certain acquisition-, disposal- and integration-related costs to be unrelated to the organic continuing operations of the Company and its acquired businesses. Such costs are generally not relevant to assessing or estimating the long-term performance of the acquired assets. The Company excludes such acquisition-, disposal- and integration-related costs to allow more accurate comparisons of its financial results to its historical operations and the financial results of less acquisitive peer companies and allows management and investors to consider the ongoing operations of the business both with and without such expenses. 

Restructuring and Related
The Company has recorded restructuring and related expense to streamline operations and reduce operating costs by closing and consolidating certain facilities and reducing its worldwide workforce. The Company believes that excluding restructuring and related expense facilitates the comparison of its financial results to its historical operating results and to other companies in its industry, as there are no future revenue streams or other benefits associated with these costs. 

Preferred Stock and Warrant Liability Mark-to-Market Adjustment
The Company recorded adjustments to the fair value of its Series A Preferred Stock and Warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock in Other (expense) income, net. Both of these instruments were issued in March 2023 in connection with the Company’s private placement and have been classified as liabilities and marked to market each reporting period until the Series A Preferred Stock was fully redeemed on June 25, 2024. The Warrant liability remains outstanding and will continue to be marked to market each reporting period. The Company excluded these gains and losses from the change in the fair value of these liabilities because it believes that such gains or losses were not part of its core business or ongoing operations.

Tax Effect of Non-GAAP Adjustments
The Non-GAAP income tax provision is presented based on an estimated tax rate applied against forecasted annual non-GAAP income. The Non-GAAP income tax provision assumes no available net operating losses or valuation allowances for the U.S. because of reporting significant cumulative non-GAAP income over the past several years. The Company is reporting its non-GAAP quarterly income taxes by computing an annual rate for the Company and applying that single rate (rather than multiple rates by jurisdiction) to its consolidated quarterly results. The Company expects that this methodology will provide a consistent rate throughout the year and allow investors to better understand the impact of income taxes on its results. Due to the methodology applied to its estimated annual tax rate, the Company’s estimated tax rate on non-GAAP income will differ from its GAAP tax rate and from its actual tax liabilities.

Adjusted EBITDA
The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to review and assess its performance. The Company calculates Adjusted EBITDA by excluding from income (loss) from operations: depreciation; stock-based compensation; amortization of acquired intangible assets; certain litigation costs; acquisition-, disposal- and integration-related expense; and restructuring and related expense. In general, the Company excludes the expenses that it considers to be non-cash and/or not a part of its ongoing operations. The Company may exclude other items in the future that have those characteristics. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that is used by the investing community for comparative and valuation purposes. The Company discloses this metric to support and facilitate dialogue with research analysts and investors. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than the Company does, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Conference Call Details:
Conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 4:30 p.m. (ET)

Dial-In Information:
US/Canada: 877-407-2991
International: 201-389-0925
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A telephone playback of the call will be available following the conference call until August 7, 2024 and can be accessed by calling 877-660-6853 or 201-612-7415 for international callers. The reservation number for the replay is 13747581.

Live (Listen-Only) Webcast:
Available via the Investor Relations website, where a replay will also be available shortly following the conference call.

For more details on financial results, please visit investors.ribboncommunications.com.

Investor Relations
+1 (978) 614-8050
ir@rbbn.com  

Media Contact
Catherine Berthier
+1 (646) 741-1974
cberthier@rbbn.com  

 

RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 Three months ended 

June 30,

March 31,

June 30,

2024

2024

2023

Revenue:

Product

$  99,133

$  87,610

$ 117,347

Service

93,487

92,054

93,271

Total revenue

192,620

179,664

210,618

Cost of revenue:

Product

54,845

45,794

67,927

Service

33,376

35,364

33,782

Amortization of acquired technology

6,532

6,551

7,439

Total cost of revenue

94,753

87,709

109,148

Gross profit

97,867

91,955

101,470

Gross margin

50.8 %

51.2 %

48.2 %

Operating expenses:

Research and development

43,489

45,763

47,776

Sales and marketing

32,984

34,716

33,905

General and administrative

14,901

15,191

14,346

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

6,508

6,706

7,260

Acquisition-, disposal- and integration-related

498

Restructuring and related

1,920

3,065

4,307

Total operating expenses

99,802

105,441

108,092

Income (loss) from operations

(1,935)

(13,486)

(6,622)

Interest expense, net

(3,879)

(5,987)

(6,766)

Other (expense) income, net

(9,503)

(7,513)

(2,688)

Income (loss) before income taxes

(15,317)

(26,986)

(16,076)

Income tax benefit (provision)

(1,499)

(3,375)

(5,403)

Net income (loss)

$(16,816)

$(30,361)

$ (21,479)

Income (loss) per share:

Basic

$    (0.10)

$    (0.18)

$     (0.13)

Diluted

$    (0.10)

$    (0.18)

$     (0.13)

Weighted average shares used to compute income (loss) per share:

Basic

173,793

172,428

170,103

Diluted

173,793

172,428

170,103

 

RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)

(unaudited)

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

2024

2023

Revenue:

Product

$ 186,743

$ 210,665

Service

185,541

186,112

Total revenue

372,284

396,777

Cost of revenue:

Product

100,639

129,990

Service

68,740

69,087

Amortization of acquired technology

13,083

14,828

Total cost of revenue

182,462

213,905

Gross profit

189,822

182,872

Gross margin

51.0 %

46.1 %

Operating expenses:

Research and development

89,252

99,080

Sales and marketing

67,700

69,304

General and administrative

30,092

28,391

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

13,214

14,524

Acquisition-, disposal- and integration-related

2,140

Restructuring and related

4,985

11,244

Total operating expenses

205,243

224,683

Income (loss) from operations

(15,421)

(41,811)

Interest expense, net

(9,866)

(13,188)

Other (expense) income, net

(17,016)

2,084

Income (loss) before income taxes

(42,303)

(52,915)

Income tax benefit (provision)

(4,874)

(6,869)

Net income (loss)

$ (47,177)

$ (59,784)

Income (loss) per share:

Basic

$     (0.27)

$     (0.35)

Diluted

$     (0.27)

$     (0.35)

Weighted average shares used to compute income (loss) per share:

Basic

173,110

169,326

Diluted

173,110

169,326

 

RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

June 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$      64,558

$       26,494

Restricted cash

2,850

136

Accounts receivable, net

210,954

268,421

Inventory

79,216

77,521

Other current assets

46,576

46,146

Total current assets

404,154

418,718

Property and equipment, net

40,824

41,820

Intangible assets, net

212,052

238,087

Goodwill

300,892

300,892

Deferred income taxes

78,067

69,761

Operating lease right-of-use assets

33,901

39,783

Other assets

35,562

35,092

$ 1,105,452

$  1,144,153

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current liabilities:

Current portion of term debt

$        3,500

$       35,102

Accounts payable

64,333

85,164

Accrued expenses and other

92,847

91,687

Operating lease liabilities

12,347

15,739

Deferred revenue

99,547

113,381

Total current liabilities

272,574

341,073

Long-term debt, net of current

333,979

197,482

Warrant liability

6,170

5,295

Preferred stock liability

53,337

Operating lease liabilities, net of current

34,858

38,711

Deferred revenue, net of current

16,632

19,218

Deferred income taxes

5,616

5,616

Other long-term liabilities

30,601

30,658

Total liabilities

700,430

691,390

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock

17

17

Additional paid-in capital

1,964,304

1,958,909

Accumulated deficit

(1,567,127)

(1,519,950)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

7,828

13,787

Total stockholders’ equity

405,022

452,763

$ 1,105,452

$  1,144,153

 

RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Six months ended

 June 30, 

 June 30, 

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net loss

$  (47,177)

$  (59,784)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment

6,770

7,059

Amortization of intangible assets

26,297

29,352

Amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount

3,445

1,793

Amortization of accumulated other comprehensive gain related to interest rate swap

(8,196)

(2,062)

Stock-based compensation

8,016

11,964

Deferred income taxes

(8,104)

(6,946)

Gain on sale of swap

(7,301)

Change in fair value of warrant liability

875

(1,318)

Change in fair value of preferred stock liability

8,091

1,456

Dividends accrued on preferred stock liability

2,743

1,272

Payment of dividends accrued on preferred stock liability

(6,686)

Foreign currency exchange (gains) losses

2,023

(1,080)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

56,146

21,534

Inventory

(4,405)

(2,221)

Other operating assets

8,854

13,486

Accounts payable

(20,541)

(1,740)

Accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities

(8,407)

2,343

Deferred revenue

(16,422)

767

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

3,322

8,574

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment

(5,613)

(4,091)

Purchases of software licenses

(263)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(5,876)

(4,091)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Borrowings under revolving line of credit

44,106

30,000

Principal payments on revolving line of credit

(44,106)

(30,000)

Proceeds from issuance of term debt

342,300

Principal payments of term debt

(235,395)

(85,029)

Payment of debt issuance costs

(3,978)

(1,572)

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock and warrant liabilities

53,350

Payment of preferred stock liability

(56,850)

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

17

2

Payment of tax obligations related to vested stock awards and units

(2,638)

(3,456)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

43,456

(36,705)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(124)

(394)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

40,778

(32,616)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

26,630

67,262

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$    67,408

$    34,646

 

RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Supplemental Information

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

The following tables provide the details of stock-based compensation included as components of other line items in the Company’s
Consolidated Statements of Operations and the line items in which these amounts are reported.  

 Three months ended 

 Six months ended 

June 30,

March 31,

June 30,

June 30,

June 30,

2024

2024

2023

2024

2023

Stock-based compensation

Cost of revenue – product

$        64

$        106

$      115

$      170

$       264

Cost of revenue – service

274

472

526

746

1,061

Cost of revenue

338

578

641

916

1,325

Research and development

616

1,068

1,300

1,684

2,562

Sales and marketing

954

1,157

2,142

2,111

4,271

General and administrative

1,586

1,719

2,033

3,305

3,806

Operating expense

3,156

3,944

5,475

7,100

10,639

Total stock-based compensation

$   3,494

$     4,522

$   6,116

$   8,016

$  11,964

 

RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP and GAAP Financial Measures

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 Three months ended 

June 30,

March 31,

June 30,

2024

2024

2023

GAAP Gross margin

50.8 %

51.2 %

48.2 %

Stock-based compensation

0.2 %

0.3 %

0.3 %

Amortization of acquired technology

3.4 %

3.6 %

3.5 %

Non-GAAP Gross margin

54.4 %

55.1 %

52.0 %

GAAP Net income (loss)

$(16,816)

$(30,361)

$(21,479)

Stock-based compensation

3,494

4,522

6,116

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

13,040

13,257

14,699

Litigation costs

1,768

951

114

Acquisition-, disposal- and integration-related

498

Restructuring and related

1,920

3,065

4,307

Preferred stock and warrant liability mark-to-market adjustment

8,210

3,499

1,410

Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

(3,095)

3,971

2,083

Non-GAAP Net income (loss)

$   8,521

$  (1,096)

$   7,748

GAAP Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$    (0.10)

$    (0.18)

$    (0.13)

Stock-based compensation

0.02

0.03

0.03

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

0.08

0.07

0.09

Litigation costs

0.01

0.01

 * 

Acquisition-, disposal- and integration-related

0.01

Restructuring and related

0.01

0.02

0.02

Preferred stock and warrant liability mark-to-market adjustment

0.05

0.02

0.01

Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

(0.02)

0.02

0.01

Non-GAAP Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$     0.05

$    (0.01)

$     0.04

Weighted average shares used to compute diluted earnings (loss) per share

 Shares used to compute GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share

173,793

172,428

170,103

 Shares used to compute Non-GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share

176,246

172,428

175,220

GAAP Income (loss) from operations

$  (1,935)

$(13,486)

$  (6,622)

Depreciation

3,376

3,394

3,549

Stock-based compensation

3,494

4,522

6,116

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

13,040

13,257

14,699

Litigation costs

1,768

951

114

Acquisition-, disposal- and integration-related

498

Restructuring and related

1,920

3,065

4,307

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA

$  21,663

$  11,703

$  22,661

* Less than $0.01 impact on earnings (loss) per share.

 

RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP and GAAP Financial Measures

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

2024

2023

GAAP Gross Margin

51.0 %

46.1 %

Stock-based compensation

0.2 %

0.3 %

Amortization of acquired technology

3.5 %

3.8 %

Non-GAAP Gross Margin

54.7 %

50.2 %

GAAP Net income (loss)

$(47,177)

$(59,784)

Stock-based compensation

8,016

11,964

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

26,297

29,352

Litigation costs

2,719

291

Acquisition-, disposal- and integration-related

2,140

Restructuring and related

4,985

11,244

Preferred stock and warrant liability mark-to-market adjustment

11,709

1,410

Preferred stock and warrant liability issuance costs

3,545

Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

876

4,759

Non-GAAP Net income (loss)

$    7,425

$    4,921

GAAP Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$     (0.27)

$    (0.35)

Stock-based compensation

0.05

0.07

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

0.14

0.18

Litigation costs

0.02

 * 

Acquisition-, disposal- and integration-related

0.01

Restructuring and related

0.03

0.06

Preferred stock and warrant liability mark-to-market adjustment

0.07

0.01

Preferred stock and warrant liability issuance costs

0.02

Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

 * 

0.03

Non-GAAP Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$      0.04

$      0.03

Weighted average shares used to compute diluted earnings per share

 Shares used to compute GAAP diluted loss per share

173,110

169,326

 Shares used to compute Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

175,784

175,359

GAAP Income (loss) from operations

$(15,421)

$(41,811)

Depreciation

6,770

7,059

Stock-based compensation

8,016

11,964

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

26,297

29,352

Litigation costs

2,719

291

Acquisition-, disposal- and integration-related

2,140

Restructuring and related

4,985

11,244

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA

$  33,366

$  20,239

* Less than $0.01 impact on earnings (loss) per share.

 

RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP and GAAP Financial Measures

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 Trailing Twelve Months 

June 30,

March 31,

June 30,

2024

2024

2023

GAAP Income (loss) from operations

$     2,105

$     (2,582)

$(43,842)

Depreciation

13,816

13,989

14,581

Stock-based compensation

17,858

20,480

22,017

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

53,836

55,495

59,597

Litigation costs

3,735

2,081

291

Acquisition-, disposal- and integration-related

2,336

2,834

5,042

Restructuring and related

9,950

12,337

14,369

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA

$ 103,636

$  104,634

$  72,055

 

RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP and GAAP Financial Measures – Outlook

(unaudited)

 Three months ending  

 Year ending  

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2024

Midpoint (1)

Range

Midpoint (1)

Range

Revenue ($ millions)

$     212.5

 +/- $7.5M

$        840

+/- $10M

Gross margin:

GAAP outlook

50.09 %

51.07 %

Stock-based compensation

0.26 %

0.24 %

Amortization of acquired technology

2.90 %

2.94 %

Non-GAAP outlook

53.25 %

 +/- 0.25%

54.25 %

+/- 0.25%

Adjusted EBITDA ($ millions):

GAAP income (loss) from operations

$         3.0

$         5.9

Depreciation

3.8

14.4

Stock-based compensation

4.7

17.2

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

12.8

50.9

Litigation costs

0.9

4.6

Restructuring and related

2.3

17.0

Non-GAAP outlook

$       27.5

 +/- $2.5M

$     110.0

+/- $5M

(1) Q3 2024 and FY 2024 outlook represents the midpoint of the expected ranges

 

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Global Times: 75 years on, China committed to global common development

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BEIJING, Sept. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — October 1 this year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Over the past 75 years, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the country has undergone tremendous changes, realizing unprecedented development. China has achieved in a few decades what took developed countries several centuries, with its economy now ranking as the second largest in the world. With strenuous efforts, China has realized its first centenary goal – building a moderately prosperous society in all respects.

China’s influence on the world has never been as profound and long-lasting as it is today. Likewise, the world’s attention to China has never been as deep, and focused as it is now.

As globalization deepens, nations are becoming more interdependent, while various global challenges continue to emerge. Humanity faces natural challenges such as climate change and the loss of biodiversity, as well as common global threats like extreme poverty, nuclear proliferation, political extremism, hegemony, and escalating geopolitical conflicts. The need for cooperation has never been more urgent or important than it is today, experts said.

“Where is humanity headed?” has become a significant question concerning the future and destiny for all.

To answer this question, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity in 2013. This is seen as China’s solution to addressing global challenges and creating a better future through concerted efforts of the international community. “The common interest of all humankind is in a world united and peaceful rather than divided and volatile,” Xi said, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Building a community with a shared future for humanity is not about replacing one system with another or one civilization with another. Instead, it is about countries with different social systems, ideologies, historical contexts, and levels of development achieving mutual benefits, sharing rights, and jointly bearing responsibilities in international affairs, experts said.

“Unlike the confrontational or competitive approaches that often dominate international relations, this concept advocates for inclusivity and multilateralism,” Hamad Al Hosani, senior researcher at TRENDS Research and Advisory, a think tank of the United Arab Emirates, told the Global Times. “It also reflects a shift from traditional approach to one that embraces a holistic and interconnected global outlook.”

Hosani added that this concept helps address global challenges by focusing on shared responsibilities, such as equitable resource distribution, environmental stewardship, and collective security measures. It encourages countries to promote a sense of global solidarity and cooperation in managing transnational threats.

China’s vision, embodied in initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative, focuses on infrastructure investment, trade connectivity, and mutual development without imposing political conditions, Hosani told the Global Times, adding that “this reflects a more pragmatic and cooperative approach that respects the individual paths of nations.”

Therefore, the Chinese path offers developing countries an alternative model of engagement, one that values equal partnership and mutual benefit rather than hierarchical or conditional relationships. “This has attracted many countries, particularly in the Global South, to China’s approach, which they see as less intrusive and more respectful of their developmental needs and choices,” Hosani said.

Li Haidong, a professor at the China Foreign Affairs University, told the Global Times that China has provided substantial aid to the Global South over the past decade and established various organizations such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), which reflect China’s principles of equality, inclusiveness, cooperation, and sustainability.

For a better world

Over the 11 years since the concept of building a community with a shared future for humanity was proposed, China has been both an advocate and a practitioner. Through joint efforts, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has transformed from a Chinese proposal to an international practice, from an idea to concrete actions. It has not only brought tangible benefits to the participating countries but also contributed positively to promoting healthy globalization, addressing global development challenges, and improving global governance.

Projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, China-Europe Railway Express, China-Laos Railway, Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, Piraeus Port, Kopa wind power project have greatly benefited local people. By the end of June 2023, China had signed over 200 cooperation documents with more than 150 countries across five continents and over 30 international organizations under the BRI framework, creating countless iconic projects as well as smaller, people-centered projects.

Bojan Lalic, director of the Belt and Road Institute in Belgrade, told the Global Times that different from the West’s selective alliances, China has opted for a path of inclusive multilateralism, advocating for broader cooperation and promoting inclusive frameworks such as the BRI to facilitate development across numerous nations.

“As developing countries increasingly engage with China, a shift in global power dynamics may occur, enabling a multipolar world where various development models coexist,” Lalic said.

Under the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, President Xi proposed the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative successively from 2021 to 2023. These three initiatives focus on addressing global development challenges, eliminating global security dilemmas, and promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.

So far, more than 100 countries and international organizations have voiced support for the Global Development Initiative, with over 70 countries joining this “Group of Friends.” More than 200 development cooperation projects have yielded results, according to the People’s Daily Overseas Edition.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised the Global Development Initiative as a “valued contribution to addressing common challenges and accelerating the transition to a more sustainable and inclusive future.”

 

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Sungrow Liquid-Cooled ESS PowerTitan 2.0 is Set to Unleash the AC Block Era

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LONDON, Sept. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, 66 sets of Sungrow’s energy storage system, PowerTitan 2.0, arrived in the UK, demonstrating its acceleration of energy storage deployment in Europe. In the Middle East, over 1,500 sets of PowerTitan 2.0 are set for deployment, contributing to one of the world’s largest energy storage projects with a capacity of 7.8 GWh. Similarly, in Asia, multiple PowerTitan 2.0 projects have been successfully commissioned, showcasing impressive performance in cost reduction, safety, grid forming, etc. PowerTitan 2.0 is being rapidly gaining global traction, pioneering the energy storage industry’s transition into the AC Block era.

What is the AC Block?

PowerTitan 2.0 introduces the revolutionary AC Block, which integrates a 5 MWh battery with a 2.5 MW PCS into a standard 20-foot container, a significant departure from the traditional method of separating direct current battery systems and alternating current PCS systems. This integration goes beyond just rearranging components; it involves efficiently combining the battery, PCS, fire suppression systems, and other modules while pushing the boundaries of spatial design. According to a report by S&P Global Commodity Insight, only three companies worldwide, including Sungrow, currently provide authentic AC Block solutions.

Dr. James Li, Sungrow ESS Director for Europe, stated that the success of PowerTitan 2.0 is significantly attributed to Sungrow’s fully self-developed PACK/BMS/PCS/EMS technologies, driving innovation through a foundational logic and holistic design approach. Moreover, PowerTitan 2.0 revolutionizes PACK structures and production processes, reducing the width of each PACK by 40mm for a more compact layout. Additionally, each cabinet houses 12 small standardized PCS units, matching the size specifications of PACKs for efficient space utilization. These benefits and innovations make the AC Block concept feasible.

With a more compact structure, increased heat dissipation challenges arise. PowerTitan 2.0 addresses this with a Fully Liquid-Cooled solution for battery PACKs and PCS units, ensuring rapid heat dissipation and extending system longevity.

The AC Block: An Optimal Choice

“In the operational projects, PowerTitan 2.0 demonstrates its exceptional competitiveness,” said Dr. James Li. It saves 29% on land usage, requiring only 2000 square meters for a hundred-megawatt-hour system, significantly reducing land costs. The all-in-one AC-DC block design streamlines deployment with embedded PCSs, pre-assembled components, MVT, and comprehensive factory testing to reduce installation time onsite.

Thanks to its innovative AC-DC block design, PowerTitan 2.0 increases the system’s round-trip efficiency (RTE) by 2%, boosts the total discharge volume over the entire lifecycle by 8%, and reduces fault losses by 92%. Moreover, standardized short cable connections between batteries and PCS in a fully liquid-cooled cabinet, along with advanced AI-based battery health management and ArcDefender Technology, effectively minimize thermal runaway and arcing risks, ensuring overall cabinet safety.

The system also incorporates the latest Stem Cell Grid Tech, enabling seamless 0ms grid switching, and active harmonic absorption. It has been widely deployed in global projects such as the SPP Hybrid project in Thailand, the Dalia project in the Middle East, and China’s offshore grid-forming energy storage project in Guangxi. The solution plays a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of new power systems. Notably, PowerTitan 2.0 operates with low noise levels below 75 dBA, utilizing carefully selected biodegradable or renewable transformer oil, refrigerants, and fire extinguishing agents, aligning with environmental sustainability.

Looking ahead, with continuous product innovation and further cost reductions, AC Blocks represented by PowerTitan 2.0 will become the optimal choice in the energy storage market and driving the global energy transition.

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Closer China-ASEAN cooperation boosts regional high-quality development

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NANNING, China, Sept. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Beijing Review:

Viet Nam’s aromatic Trung Nguyen coffee, Malaysia’s Musang King durian, Thailand’s fragrant jasmine rice and Laos’ refreshing beer—what do they all have in common?

The answer is they’ve all made an entrance into the vast Chinese market through the China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), earning rave reviews from delighted consumers.

On September 24, the 21st CAEXPO and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit kicked off in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Like a foodie’s fantasy come true and a business bonanza wrapped into one, the expo promised not just to tantalize taste buds but also to turbocharge trade ties between China and its Southeast Asian neighbors.

In addressing the opening ceremony, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said interactions between China and ASEAN have served as the most successful and dynamic model of cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, and are a vivid example of the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.

Along with the flourishing ties, the expo has become an important supplement to the 10 Plus One cooperation framework between China and ASEAN, providing strong support for regional high-quality development, Luo Yongkun, Deputy Director of the Institute of Southeast Asia and Oceania Studies at the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, told Beijing Review.

The expo has been standing as a testament to the enduring friendship, cooperation and shared prosperity between China and ASEAN countries over the years, Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary General of ASEAN, said at the opening ceremony, adding that since its inception in 2004, the event has evolved into an important platform for dialogue, cooperation and development, covering sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, technology, education and tourism.

China considers ASEAN a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy and a key region in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation,” Ding said. “ASEAN countries, on their part, see in China a trustworthy and close partner.”

The shared values of peace, cooperation and mutual respect between China and ASEAN form the foundation of their partnership, Vongsey Vissoth, Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia, said, adding he believes that the two sides can achieve more fruitful results through their cooperation in trade and economy, with the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area bringing new opportunities.

China has been ASEAN’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years, while ASEAN has been China’s top trading partner since 2020. The cumulative two-way investment has exceeded $400 billion, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce.

The CAEXPO has made important contributions to the economic integration between ASEAN and China, facilitating investment flows and cross-border economic opportunities, laying the foundation for building a more connected, resilient and dynamic region, Kao said.

In 2010, the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area was officially launched, opening a channel for ASEAN enterprises to gain more efficient and convenient access to the Chinese market.

China’s Vice Minister of Commerce Li Fei said mutually beneficial cooperation between China and ASEAN countries has reached new levels.

Bilateral economic and trade cooperation has continued to upgrade over the years, with positive progress achieved in negotiations for version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, he added.

As early as 2015, China and ASEAN initiated the construction of the China-ASEAN Information Harbor to cultivate new drivers of economic development. Today, nearly 20 projects across nine ASEAN countries in fields such as digital government, digital industries and new communications have been conducted under the framework, Luo said.

“We need to leverage the harbor to promote digital connectivity and information sharing, and work for a digital Silk Road,” Ding said in his speech.

At this year’s CAEXPO, a new section was conducted to highlight strategic emerging industries, showcasing the latest progresses and technologies in fields such as digital technology, new energy and intelligent connected vehicles.

Leading Chinese green technology companies are also working closely with ASEAN enterprises and investing in new facilities to produce innovative and locally adapted products, contributing to ASEAN’s green transition.

The ongoing efforts to advance the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 will lead to a broader opening up in investment and services trade, Lei Xiaohua, a researcher with the Southeast Asia Research Institute at the Guangxi Academy of Social Sciences, said, adding that the CAEXPO will be endowed with a new mission in future regional industrial and supply chain cooperation.

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