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Produced 2,110 vehicles in Q2; on track for annual production of approximately 9,000 vehiclesDelivered 2,394 vehicles in Q2; up 70.5% compared to Q2 2023Q2 revenue of $200.6 millionEnded the quarter with approximately $4.28 billion of total liquiditySeparately, announced a commitment of $1.5 billion today from an affiliate of the Public Investment Fund (PIF)

NEWARK, Calif., Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), maker of the world’s most advanced electric vehicles, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024. The earnings presentation is available on its investor relations website (https://ir.lucidmotors.com).

Lucid reported Q2 revenue of $200.6 million on deliveries of 2,394 vehicles and expects to manufacture approximately 9,000 vehicles in 2024. Lucid ended the second quarter with approximately $4.28 billion of total liquidity.

“I’m very encouraged by our sales and market share momentum we’re experiencing, the benefits we’re realizing from our cost optimization programs, and the excitement that’s been building into the Lucid Gravity launch, setting a strong foundation for the rest of the year,” said Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO of Lucid. “The tremendous financial value potential our technology enables is now becoming better recognized, and our achievement of a landmark efficiency of 5.0 miles per kilowatt hour, ahead of where we anticipated, is a further proof point of our leadership as a technology company.”

“Our Q2 financial performance reflects the positive momentum of increased sales of Lucid Air and the results of our cost reduction efforts, which contribute to the journey toward improving gross margin,” said Gagan Dhingra, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer at Lucid. “We ended the second quarter with $4.28 billion in total liquidity and remain committed to maintaining a healthy balance sheet to execute on our strategic vision. The additional $1.5 billion commitment by an affiliate of the PIF announced today is expected to provide sufficient liquidity into at least the fourth quarter of 2025.”

Lucid will host a conference call for analysts and investors at 2:30 P.M. PT / 5:30 P.M. ET on August 5, 2024. The live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations website at ir.lucidmotors.com. Following the completion of the call, a replay will be available on the same website. Lucid uses its ir.lucidmotors.com website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.

About Lucid Group

Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) is a Silicon Valley-based technology company focused on creating the most advanced EVs in the world. The flagship vehicle, Lucid Air, delivers best-in-class performance and efficiency starting at $69,900*. Lucid is preparing its state-of-the-art, vertically integrated factory in Arizona to begin production of the Lucid Gravity SUV. The company’s goal is to accelerate humanity’s transition to sustainable transportation and energy.

*Excludes tax, title, license, options, destination, and documentation fees. For U.S. market only.

Investor Relations Contact
investor@lucidmotors.com 

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media@lucidmotors.com 

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Forward Looking Statements

This communication includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “shall,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target,” “continue,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding financial and operating outlook and guidance, future capital expenditures and other operating expenses, ability to control costs, expectations and timing related to commercial product launches, including the Lucid Gravity SUV and Midsize program, production and delivery volumes, expectations regarding market opportunities and demand for Lucid’s products, the range and performance of Lucid’s vehicles, plans and expectations regarding the Lucid Gravity SUV, including performance, driving range, features, specifications, and potential impact on markets, plans and expectations regarding Lucid’s software, plans and expectations regarding Lucid’s systems approach to the design of the vehicles, estimate of Lucid’s technology lead over competitors, plans and expectations regarding Lucid’s integration with North American Charging Standard, including timing and benefits, estimate of the length of time Lucid’s existing cash, cash equivalents and investments will be sufficient to fund planned operations, plans and expectations regarding its future capital raises and funding strategy, the timing of vehicle deliveries, plans and expectations regarding future manufacturing capabilities and facilities, studio and service center openings, ability to mitigate supply chain and logistics risks, plans and expectations regarding Lucid’s AMP-1 and AMP-2 manufacturing facilities, including potential benefits, ability to vertically integrate production processes, future sales channels and strategies, future market launches and international expansion, plans and expectations regarding the purchase agreement with the government of Saudi Arabia, including the total number of vehicles that may be purchased under the agreement, expected order quantities, and the quantity and timing of vehicle deliveries, Lucid’s ability to grow its brand awareness, the potential success of Lucid’s direct-to-consumer sales strategy and future vehicle programs, potential automotive partnerships, including plans and expectations regarding Lucid’s strategic technology arrangement with Aston Martin, and the promise of Lucid’s technology. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, and on the current expectations of Lucid’s management. These forward-looking statements are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from these forward-looking statements. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Lucid. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions, including government closures of banks and liquidity concerns at other financial institutions, a potential global economic recession or other downturn and global conflicts or other geopolitical events; risks related to changes in overall demand for Lucid’s products and services and cancellation of orders for Lucid’s vehicles; risks related to prices and availability of commodities, Lucid’s supply chain, logistics, inventory management and quality control, and Lucid’s ability to complete the tooling of its manufacturing facilities over time and scale production of the Lucid Air and other vehicles; risks related to the uncertainty of Lucid’s projected financial information; risks related to the timing of expected business milestones and commercial product launches; risks related to the expansion of Lucid’s manufacturing facility, the construction of new manufacturing facilities and the increase of Lucid’s production capacity; Lucid’s ability to manage expenses and control costs; risks related to future market adoption of Lucid’s offerings; the effects of competition and the pace and depth of electric vehicle adoption generally on Lucid’s future business; changes in regulatory requirements, governmental incentives and fuel and energy prices; Lucid’s ability to rapidly innovate; Lucid’s ability to enter into or maintain partnerships with original equipment manufacturers, vendors and technology providers; Lucid’s ability to effectively manage its growth and recruit and retain key employees, including its chief executive officer and executive team; risks related to Lucid’s 2024 reduction in force; risks related to potential vehicle recalls and buybacks; Lucid’s ability to establish and expand its brand, and capture additional market share, and the risks associated with negative press or reputational harm; Lucid’s ability to effectively utilize or obtain certain credits and other incentives; Lucid’s ability to conduct equity, equity-linked or debt financings in the future; Lucid’s ability to pay interest and principal on its indebtedness; future changes to vehicle specifications which may impact performance, pricing and other expectations; the outcome of any potential litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries; and those factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of Lucid’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, as well as in other documents Lucid has filed or will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If any of these risks materialize or Lucid’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Lucid currently does not know or that Lucid currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Lucid’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Lucid anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Lucid’s assessments to change. However, while Lucid may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Lucid specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Lucid’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Business Metrics

Condensed consolidated financial information has been presented in accordance with US GAAP (“GAAP”) as well as on a non-GAAP basis to supplement our condensed consolidated financial results. Lucid’s non-GAAP financial measures include Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders, Adjusted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders, and Free Cash Flow, which are discussed below.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss attributable to common stockholders before (1) interest expense, (2) interest income, (3) provision for (benefit from) income taxes, (4) depreciation and amortization, (5) stock-based compensation, (6) restructuring charges, (7) change in fair value of common stock warrant liability, (8) change in fair value of equity securities of a related party, (9) change in fair value of derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party), and (10) accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party). Lucid believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to Lucid’s management and investors about Lucid’s financial performance.

Adjusted Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders is defined as net loss attributable to common stockholders excluding (1) stock-based compensation, (2) restructuring charges, (3) change in fair value of common stock warrant liability, (4) change in fair value of equity securities of a related party, (5) change in fair value of derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party), and (6) accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party).

Lucid defines and calculates Adjusted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders as Adjusted Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders divided by weighted-average shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders.

Lucid believes that Adjusted Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders and Adjusted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders financial measures provide investors with useful information to evaluate performance of its business excluding items not reflecting ongoing operating activities.

Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash used in operating activities less capital expenditures. Lucid believes that Free Cash Flow provides useful information to Lucid’s management and investors about the amount of cash generated by the business after necessary capital expenditures.

These non-GAAP financial measures facilitate management’s internal comparisons to Lucid’s historical performance. Management believes that it is useful to supplement its GAAP financial statements with this non-GAAP information because management uses such information internally for its operating, budgeting, and financial planning purposes. Management also believes that presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to Lucid’s investors regarding measures of our financial condition and results of operations that Lucid uses to run the business and therefore allows investors to better understand Lucid’s performance. However, these non-GAAP financial and key performance measures have limitations as analytical tools and you should not consider them in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.

Non-GAAP information is not prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules and therefore, should only be read in conjunction with financial information reported under GAAP when understanding Lucid’s operating performance. In addition, other companies, including companies in Lucid’s industry, may calculate non-GAAP financial measures and key performance measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of Lucid’s non-GAAP financial measures and key performance measures as tools for comparison. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial information is presented below.

LUCID GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

June 30,
2024

December 31,
2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$      1,353,581

$      1,369,947

Short-term investments

1,862,848

2,489,798

Accounts receivable, net (including $77,808 and $35,526 from a related party as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)

101,370

51,822

Inventory

509,888

696,236

Prepaid expenses

71,637

69,682

Other current assets

102,164

79,670

Total current assets

4,001,488

4,757,155

Property, plant and equipment, net

3,065,711

2,810,867

Right-of-use assets

212,877

221,508

Long-term investments

687,641

461,029

Other noncurrent assets

204,049

180,626

Investments in equity securities of a related party

51,502

81,533

TOTAL ASSETS

$      8,223,268

$      8,512,718

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$         113,634

$         108,724

Accrued compensation

137,374

92,494

Finance lease liabilities, current portion

7,099

8,202

Other current liabilities (including $79,735 and $92,258 associated with related parties as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)

752,779

798,990

Total current liabilities

1,010,886

1,008,410

Finance lease liabilities, net of current portion

76,533

77,653

Common stock warrant liability

19,071

53,664

Long-term debt

1,999,547

1,996,960

Other long-term liabilities (including $148,121 and $178,311 associated with related parties as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)

555,923

524,339

Derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

394,100

Total liabilities

4,056,060

3,661,026

REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK

Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, par value $0.0001; 10,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023;
     100,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively (related party)

651,311

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common stock, par value $0.0001; 15,000,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; 2,319,543,729 and 2,300,111,489
     shares issued and 2,318,685,904 and 2,299,253,664 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

232

230

Additional paid-in capital

15,063,541

15,066,080

Treasury stock, at cost, 857,825 shares at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023

(20,716)

(20,716)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(4,159)

4,850

Accumulated deficit

(11,523,001)

(10,198,752)

Total stockholders’ equity

3,515,897

4,851,692

TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$      8,223,268

$      8,512,718

 

LUCID GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenue (including revenue of $36,470 and $0 from a related party for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023,
     and $87,836 and $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively)

$         200,581

$         150,874

$         373,321

$         300,306

Costs and expenses

Cost of revenue

470,355

555,805

875,151

1,056,329

Research and development

287,170

233,474

571,797

463,277

Selling, general and administrative

210,245

197,748

423,477

366,518

Restructuring charges

20,228

1,532

20,228

24,028

Total cost and expenses

987,998

988,559

1,890,653

1,910,152

Loss from operations

(787,417)

(837,685)

(1,517,332)

(1,609,846)

Other income (expense), net

Change in fair value of common stock warrant liability

7,539

42,133

34,593

1,331

Change in fair value of equity securities of a related party

(9,390)

(29,323)

Change in fair value of derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

103,000

103,000

Interest income

54,553

39,525

105,184

79,530

Interest expense

(6,673)

(6,690)

(14,174)

(13,798)

Other expense, net

(5,067)

(928)

(6,074)

(261)

Total other income (expense), net

143,962

74,040

193,206

66,802

Loss before provision for (benefit from) income taxes

(643,455)

(763,645)

(1,324,126)

(1,543,044)

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

(65)

587

123

716

Net loss

(643,390)

(764,232)

(1,324,249)

(1,543,760)

Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

(146,861)

(150,762)

Net loss attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted

$       (790,251)

$       (764,232)

$    (1,475,011)

$    (1,543,760)

Weighted-average shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted

2,310,360,525

1,912,459,833

2,306,209,050

1,871,884,313

Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted

$              (0.34)

$              (0.40)

$              (0.64)

$              (0.82)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax

$               (957)

$            (2,999)

$            (4,219)

$              1,036

Foreign currency translation adjustments

(802)

586

(4,790)

586

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

(1,759)

(2,413)

(9,009)

1,622

Comprehensive loss

(645,149)

(766,645)

(1,333,258)

(1,542,138)

Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

(146,861)

(150,762)

Comprehensive loss attributable to common stockholders

$       (792,010)

$       (766,645)

$    (1,484,020)

$    (1,542,138)

 

LUCID GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net loss

$       (643,390)

$       (764,232)

$    (1,324,249)

$   (1,543,760)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

66,183

55,363

135,021

105,201

Amortization of insurance premium

8,725

10,865

17,314

21,128

Non-cash operating lease cost

7,667

6,448

15,136

12,278

Stock-based compensation

57,013

71,376

120,709

125,195

Inventory and firm purchase commitments write-downs

145,243

276,631

277,541

503,679

Change in fair value of common stock warrant liability

(7,539)

(42,133)

(34,593)

(1,331)

Change in fair value of equity securities of a related party

9,390

29,323

Change in fair value of derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

(103,000)

(103,000)

Net accretion of investment discounts/premiums

(23,004)

(17,767)

(44,308)

(39,162)

Other non-cash items

6,199

9,113

4,944

11,458

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable (including $7,076 and $0 from a related party for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023,
     and $(42,282) and $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively)

25,584

(17,987)

(49,612)

(978)

Inventory

(62,408)

(93,808)

(83,410)

(447,962)

Prepaid expenses

(8,227)

(21,953)

(19,269)

(31,035)

Other current assets

(26,224)

(3,705)

(22,310)

18,488

Other noncurrent assets

(19,023)

(82,421)

(23,392)

(109,758)

Accounts payable

6,714

(29,825)

3,181

(95,999)

Accrued compensation

36,733

(15,866)

44,880

5,679

Other current liabilities

(36,320)

(56,466)

(39,360)

(55,092)

Other long-term liabilities

52,697

16,009

71,722

20,349

Net cash used in operating activities

(506,987)

(700,358)

(1,023,732)

(1,501,622)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property, plant and equipment (including $(28,042) and $(20,497) from a related party for the three months
     ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and $(34,068) and $(40,918) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023,
     respectively)

(234,315)

(203,715)

(432,512)

(445,485)

Purchases of investments

(1,339,579)

(1,304,715)

(1,854,127)

(2,147,253)

Proceeds from maturities of investments

1,257,603

941,338

2,287,894

1,982,489

Proceeds from sale of investments

5,000

135,144

5,000

148,388

Other investing activities

(6,024)

(4,827)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(311,291)

(437,972)

6,255

(466,688)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of common stock under Underwriting Agreement, net of issuance costs

1,184,224

1,184,224

Proceeds from issuance of common stock under 2023 Subscription Agreement to a related party, net of issuance costs

1,812,641

1,812,641

Proceeds from issuance of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock to a related party

1,000,000

Payments of issuance costs for Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock

(2,343)

(2,343)

Payment for finance lease liabilities

(848)

(1,652)

(1,929)

(3,079)

Proceeds from borrowings from a related party

4,266

4,266

Repayment of borrowings from a related party

(4,266)

(4,266)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

786

2,926

2,311

5,107

Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan

11,104

15,089

11,104

15,089

Tax withholding payments for net settlement of employee awards

(2,070)

(3,879)

(5,312)

(10,378)

Net cash provided by financing activities

2,363

3,013,615

999,565

3,007,870

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

(815,915)

1,875,285

(17,912)

1,039,560

Beginning cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

2,169,510

901,595

1,371,507

1,737,320

Ending cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

$      1,353,595

$      2,776,880

$      1,353,595

$     2,776,880

 

LUCID GROUP, INC.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

Adjusted EBITDA

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net loss attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted (GAAP)

$       (790,251)

$       (764,232)

$    (1,475,011)

$    (1,543,760)

Interest expense

6,673

6,690

14,174

13,798

Interest income

(54,553)

(39,525)

(105,184)

(79,530)

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

(65)

587

123

716

Depreciation and amortization

66,183

55,363

135,021

105,201

Stock-based compensation

58,493

71,376

122,189

126,638

Restructuring charges

20,228

1,532

20,228

24,028

Change in fair value of common stock warrant liability

(7,539)

(42,133)

(34,593)

(1,331)

Change in fair value of equity securities of a related party

9,390

29,323

Change in fair value of derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

(103,000)

(103,000)

Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

146,861

150,762

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)

$       (647,580)

$       (710,342)

$    (1,245,968)

$    (1,354,240)

Adjusted Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net loss attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted (GAAP)

$       (790,251)

$       (764,232)

$    (1,475,011)

$    (1,543,760)

Stock-based compensation

58,493

71,376

122,189

126,638

Restructuring charges

20,228

1,532

20,228

24,028

Change in fair value of common stock warrant liability

(7,539)

(42,133)

(34,593)

(1,331)

Change in fair value of equity securities of a related party

9,390

29,323

Change in fair value of derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

(103,000)

(103,000)

Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

146,861

150,762

Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted (non-GAAP)

$       (665,818)

$       (733,457)

$    (1,290,102)

$    (1,394,425)

Adjusted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted (GAAP)

$              (0.34)

$              (0.40)

$              (0.64)

$              (0.82)

Stock-based compensation

0.02

0.04

0.05

0.07

Restructuring charges

0.01

0.01

0.01

Change in fair value of common stock warrant liability

(0.02)

(0.01)

Change in fair value of equity securities of a related party

0.01

Change in fair value of derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

(0.04)

(0.04)

Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

0.06

0.06

Adjusted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted (non-GAAP)

$              (0.29)

$              (0.38)

$              (0.56)

$              (0.74)

Weighted-average shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted

2,310,360,525

1,912,459,833

2,306,209,050

1,871,884,313

 

LUCID GROUP, INC. 

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures – continued

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

Free Cash Flow

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net cash used in operating activities (GAAP)

$       (506,987)

$       (700,358)

$    (1,023,732)

$    (1,501,622)

Capital expenditures

(234,315)

(203,715)

(432,512)

(445,485)

Free cash flow (non-GAAP)

$       (741,302)

$       (904,073)

$    (1,456,244)

$    (1,947,107)

 

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Typeform Delivers New Solutions to Empower B2C Businesses to Better Engage Customers

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Brands can now use video, data enrichment, and AI-powered capabilities to create interactive, hyper-personalized experiences and uncover deeper insights

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Typeform, the intuitive form builder and conversational data collection platform, today announced new features that provide business-to-consumer (B2C) businesses with the context, clarity, and convenience needed to better engage and understand their customers. Now businesses can further enhance the respondent experience, all while gathering richer, actionable data. 

Today, 70% of consumer decisions are based on emotion, including brand preference.¹ Buyers expect brands to tailor experiences to their personal preferences more than ever, but at the same time, they’re also becoming more cautious about sharing personal information. Typeform’s latest features help brands collect data directly from customers through interactive, personalized experiences they trust, then automatically enhance it with third-party insights to deepen their understanding. This empowers companies to deliver more targeted, data-driven marketing.

“Businesses can’t thrive on surface-level insights,” said Aleks Bass, Chief Product Officer, Typeform. “Our latest innovations give you the ability to dig deeper into truly knowing your customers by providing dynamic data collection experiences that encourage quality responses. Whether boosting conversions with a personalized product recommendation quiz or gathering feedback through video surveys, the common denominator is that your customers enjoy the experience.”

The offerings were unveiled at Typeforum 2024, Typeform’s first-ever virtual product spotlight event, designed to showcase the latest innovations from the company. Newly released features include: 

Enhanced Video Capabilities: Typeform now allows customers to respond with video, providing businesses deeper insights through voice and expressions, not just text. This builds on Typeform’s existing feature that enables creators to record, edit, and embed personalized videos into forms, boosting engagement and conversions. Typeform research found that 65% of marketers believe video is an effective tool for engaging and interacting with customers in ways that feel more human and create connection and loyalty.²Clarify with AI: Typeform’s Clarify with AI acts as a virtual interviewer, prompting follow-up questions based on customer responses. When a customer is asked about their experience and answers vaguely, like “good,” the AI encourages more detailed feedback, asking, “Good, how? What stood out?” For customers, it feels like a personalized conversation. For brands, it delivers more insights. Automated B2C Data Enrichment: Earlier this year, Typeform introduced automated B2B data enrichment, making it easier than ever to understand customers at a deeper level without needing to ask additional questions. Now, consumer-level enrichment is available in the Typeform platform. With just a personal email address, companies can pull in key data points from trusted third-party sources, providing a more complete picture of who’s on the other side of the screen.AI-powered Qualitative Analysis: With this feature, businesses can instantly analyze large volumes of text and video responses to surface key themes and insights, saving hours of manual work. Data Quality Tools: Invisible reCAPTCHA ensures data integrity by blocking bots and automated submissions, allowing only genuine responses to be collected. This safeguard enhances data reliability, helping teams make accurate, data-driven decisions.Klaviyo Integration: Typeform will soon be launching a new integration with Klaviyo, designed for B2C and direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketers. It will ensure that every insight gathered flows seamlessly into Klaviyo. Manual data transfers are eliminated as segments automatically update with Typeform data, enabling hyper-targeted campaigns customized to each customer’s unique profile. This integration combines Typeform’s interactive data collection with Klaviyo’s automation, facilitating more natural, personalized customer connections while driving business growth.

“We built a powerful product recommendation quiz not just to help our customers, but to generate invaluable data that allows us to better segment and engage them with relevant marketing,” said Addison Wennar, Digital Communications Manager, OGEE. “With the holiday shopping season approaching, these insights will be key. Typeform already delivers the highest response rates for us, and I’m excited to see how the new features will amplify that impact.”

The features are available today in Typeform for Growth plans. Watch the Typeforum 2024 recordings and learn how to use Typeform to better understand and engage customers here

About Typeform
Typeform is a distinctly intuitive form builder that helps over 150,000 customers collect and validate the data they need to grow their businesses. Designed with striking visuals, a conversational flow, and powerful data capabilities, Typeform empowers brands to give and get more with each form. Typeform drives more than 500 million responses each year and integrates with essential tools including Zapier, HubSpot, and Slack. For more information, visit www.typeform.com.

1         Pendell, R. (2024, October 15). Customer brand preference and decisions: Gallup’s 70/30 principle. Gallup.com. https://www.gallup.com/workplace/398954/customer-brand-preference-decisions-gallup-principle.aspx#:~:text=70%25%20of%20decisions%20are%20based,Making%20Process:%20Rational%20or%20Emotional?

2          Data from a survey of 105 Typeform customers conducted on September 30, 2024.

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Electronic Drives and Controls Celebrates Impressive Growth and Strong Demand for Industrial Automation Solutions

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EDC has announced 39% revenue growth over the past year and a strengthened presence in the metals converting and composites industries. The company has also maintained key certifications, including CSIA, UL508A, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Ignition.

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc. (EDC), a leading control system integrator and field service company for industrial automation and drive technology, today announced that the company has experienced a year of growth and success, achieving a 39% increase in revenue year-over-year. To meet the growing demand for automation and drive solutions, EDC has expanded its team, hiring Ricky Arcky as human resources manager and Tyler Schaberick as systems engineer. EDC attributes this growth to maintaining industry certifications, digital marketing efforts, a dedicated team, and strong, long-term partnerships.

“We are proud of the growth we’ve achieved this year, which is a testament to the hard work of our team and our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients.”

“We are proud of the growth we’ve achieved this year, which is a testament to the hard work of our team and our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients,” said Chuck Dillard, Vice President of EDC. “Our recent hires and increased project load reflect our strategy to grow both wider and deeper with our existing clients, as well as entering new industries.”

“We’ve put in years of preparation and invested heavily in digital marketing to get the word out about our services, knowing that growth was inevitable,” Dillard added. “Our team has worked tirelessly and the results speak for themselves: clients continue to return to us because of our technical expertise and the strong results we deliver.”

EDC’s expertise in coating & laminating, wire and cable, PLC programming and upgrades, as well as drive service, has allowed the company to strengthen its presence in the metals converting industry, securing new and expanded projects across multiple client plants. EDC has also successfully completed upgrades for a new client in the composites industry, widening the portfolio of industries it caters to.

In addition to recent growth, EDC remains committed to maintaining the highest industry standards through its CSIA certification, which ensures adherence to best practices in control system integration. Several certifications, including UL508A recertification and certifications from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Ignition, further emphasize EDC’s dedication to safety, technical proficiency, and continuous improvement.

About Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc.
Founded in 1968, Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc. (EDC) is a CSIA Certified control system integrator with deep domain expertise in the coating and laminating, and converting industries. The company’s large field service team specializes in AC and DC drives, PLCs and factory automation. Family owned and operated for more than 50 years, EDC’s team of engineers and technicians has a vast experience integrating new control systems and breathing life into older equipment. EDC has the engineering capability to design, build, start-up and service projects from the sophisticated to the simple and the service support team on call 24/7/365 to keep it all running at peak efficiency from day one and for years to come. In addition to the company’s certification as a Siemens Solution Partner and a Rockwell Automation Recognized System Integrator, EDC is a factory authorized/factory trained service center for over 40 drive brands. For more information, visit the company’s website, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

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Georgia Whalen, Rivergate Marketing, (978) 697-2664, Gwhalen@rivergatemarketing.com, www.electronicdrives.com/home/

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Allstate Financial Services Selects Covr to Provide Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, and Disability Insurance Solutions

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Covr’s Digitally Enabled Insurance Platform Will Simplify the Buying Process

HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Covr, a leading digital insurance provider, has partnered with Allstate Financial Services, LLC to offer a streamlined suite of life, long-term care (LTC), and disability income insurance solutions through Covr’s digital platform. This partnership provides Allstate Financial Services customers with a simple, connected experience, featuring an intuitive, paperless process that makes it easier than ever to purchase insurance tailored to their diverse needs.

Covr’s platform offers an easy-to-use, self-guided experience to efficiently compare and recommend insurance products. Additionally, Allstate Financial Services will offer a range of products through Covr’s platform, including guaranteed issue life insurance through Gerber Life and disability insurance through Assurity, Ameritas, MassMutual, Mutual of Omaha and Principal. Traditional long-term care will also be available through Mutual of Omaha.

“We are extremely pleased to add Allstate’s network of 7,000+ representatives to our insurance platform,” said Michael Kalen, CEO of Covr. “Their business owners and individual customer base fits perfectly with our portfolio of simplified life, LTC, and disability income solutions for agents and their customers.”

“We’re committed to expanding solutions that better meet our customers’ protection needs,” said Scott Delaney, President and CEO, Allstate Financial Services. “With Covr’s digital platform, our representatives can deliver a more connected experience and offer a broader range of insurance options tailored to each customer’s unique needs.”

Allstate representatives will collaborate closely with Covr’s sales team to ensure ongoing support. Allstate Financial Services will also benefit from Covr’s top-tier case management services, providing end-to-end support throughout the entire insurance process.

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