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Revenue of $82.1 millionGross margin of 54.6%; Non-GAAP gross margin 55.0%, above guidance rangeLoss per share of $(0.03); Non-GAAP earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.18, above guidance rangeCash flow from operations of $4.2 million

LAKE MARY, Fla., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

“As I reflect on the completion of my first year at FARO, I am pleased with the execution of the first phase of our journey to drive operational excellence and we are pacing well ahead of our expectations,” said Peter Lau, President & Chief Executive Officer. “By continuing to build a strong base of financial performance, marked by consistent EBITDA and free cash flow generation, we are investing in several multi-year value creation activities. Against the backdrop of a difficult macroeconomic environment, FARO delivered GAAP net loss of $0.5 million and $8.4 million of adjusted EBITDA, or 10.3% of revenue, concluding a first half of 2024 adjusted EBITDA that exceeded full year fiscal 2023 adjusted EBITDA. Looking forward, we are excited about the next phase in our journey, as we communicated in March, to deliver on the key organic growth plans which our operational improvements has enabled.”

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Summary

Total sales of $82.1 million, down 7% year over yearGross margin of 54.6%, compared to 37.8% in the prior year periodNon-GAAP gross margin of 55.0%, compared to 38.7% in the prior year periodOperating expenses of $43.0 million, compared to $58.7 million in the prior year periodNon-GAAP operating expenses of $40.0 million, compared to $44.1 million in the prior year periodNet loss of $0.5 million, or $(0.03) per share compared to net loss of $28.2 million, or $(1.49) per share in the prior year periodNon-GAAP net income of $3.4 million, or $0.18 per share compared to non-GAAP net loss of $10.8 million, or $(0.57) per share in the prior year periodAdjusted EBITDA of $8.4 million, or 10.3% of total sales compared to $(7.2) million, or (1.0%) of total sales in the prior year periodCash, cash equivalents & short-term investments of $97.9 million compared to $96.3 million as of December 31, 2023

* A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is provided in the financial schedules portion at the end of this press release. An additional explanation of these measures is included below under the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”.

Outlook for the Third Quarter 2024

For the third quarter ending September 30, 2024, FARO currently expects:

Revenue in the range of $76 to $84 millionGross margin in the range of 53.0% to 54.5%. Non-GAAP gross margin in the range of 53.5% to 55.0%Operating expenses in the range of $45 to $47 million. Non-GAAP operating expenses in the range of $40 to $42 millionNet loss per share in the range of ($0.32) to ($0.12). Non-GAAP net loss to net income per share in the range of $(0.01) to $0.19.

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (800) 267-6316 (U.S.) or +1 (203) 518-9783 (International) and using the passcode FARO. A live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of FARO’s website at: https://www.faro.com/en/About-Us/Investor-Relations/Financial-Events-and-Presentations

A replay webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s web site approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately 30 calendar days.

About FARO

For over 40 years, FARO has provided industry-leading technology solutions that enable customers to measure their world, and then use that data to make smarter decisions faster. FARO continues to be a pioneer in bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven reliable accuracy, precision, and immediacy. For more information, visit www.faro.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains information about our financial results that are not presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, exclude the impact of purchase accounting intangible amortization expense, stock-based compensation, restructuring and other charges, and other tax adjustments, and are provided to enhance investors’ overall understanding of our historical operations and financial performance.

In addition, we present EBITDA, which is calculated as net income (loss) before interest (income) expense, net, income tax benefit (expense) and depreciation and amortization, and Adjusted EBITDA, which is calculated as EBITDA, excluding other (income) expense, net, stock-based compensation, and restructuring and other charges, as measures of our operating profitability. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss). We also present Adjusted EBITDA margin, which is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of total sales.

We have included non-GAAP total sales on a constant currency basis. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to total sales on a constant currency basis is total sales. We believe constant currency information is useful in analyzing underlying trends in our business and the commercial performance of our products by eliminating the impact of highly volatile fluctuations in foreign currency markets and allows for period-to-period comparisons of our performance. For simplicity, we may elect to omit this information in future periods if we determine a lack of material impact. To present this information, current period performance for entities reporting in currencies other than U.S. dollars are converted to U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect during the last day of the prior comparable period.

Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with relevant period-to-period comparisons of our core operations using the same methodology that management employs in its review of the Company’s operating results. These financial measures are not recognized terms under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for a measure of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations that should be considered before using these measures to evaluate a company’s financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to varying methods of calculation. The financial statement tables that accompany this press release include a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as statements about the outlook for the third quarter of 2024, demand for and customer acceptance of FARO’s products, FARO’s product development and product launches, FARO’s growth, strategic and restructuring plans and initiatives, including but not limited to the additional restructuring charges expected to be incurred in connection with our restructuring and integration plans and the timing and amount of cost savings and other benefits expected to be realized from the restructuring and integration plans and other strategic initiatives, and FARO’s growth potential and profitability. Statements that are not historical facts or that describe the Company’s plans, objectives, projections, expectations, assumptions, strategies, or goals are forward-looking statements. In addition, words such as “is,” “will” and similar expressions or discussions of FARO’s plans or other intentions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to various known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performances, or achievements to differ materially from future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Consequently, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

the Company’s ability to realize the intended benefits of its undertaking to transition to a company that is reorganized around functions to improve the efficiency of its sales organization and to improve operational effectiveness;the Company’s inability to successfully execute its strategic plan, restructuring plan and integration plan, including but not limited to additional impairment charges and/or higher than expected severance costs and exit costs, and its inability to realize the expected benefits of such plans;the changes in our executive management team in 2023 and 2024 and the loss of any of our executive officers or other key personnel, which may be impacted by factors such as our inability to competitively address inflationary pressures on employee compensation and flexibility in employee work arrangements;the outcome of any litigation to which the Company is or may become a party;loss of future government sales;potential impacts on customer and supplier relationships and the Company’s reputation;development by others of new or improved products, processes or technologies that make the Company’s products less competitive or obsolete;the Company’s inability to maintain its technological advantage by developing new products and enhancing its existing products;declines or other adverse changes, or lack of improvement, in industries that the Company serves or the domestic and international economies in the regions of the world where the Company operates and other general economic, business, and financial conditions;the effect of general economic and financial market conditions, including in response to public health concerns;assumptions regarding the Company’s financial condition or future financial performance may be incorrect;the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and inflation rates; andother risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2024, as supplemented by the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in other SEC filings.

Forward-looking statements in this release represent the Company’s judgment as of the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

Sales

Product

$            61,312

$            67,603

$          124,848

$          132,843

Service

20,773

20,608

41,481

40,335

Total sales

82,085

88,211

166,329

173,178

Cost of sales

Product

26,119

44,094

56,571

78,051

Service

11,177

10,794

21,662

22,088

Total cost of sales

37,296

54,888

78,233

100,139

Gross profit

44,789

33,323

88,096

73,039

Operating expenses

Selling, general and administrative

32,590

38,561

72,183

79,937

Research and development

9,833

11,662

18,857

24,380

Restructuring costs

616

8,450

616

12,688

Total operating expenses

43,039

58,673

91,656

117,005

Income (loss) from operations

1,750

(25,350)

(3,560)

(43,966)

Other (income) expense

Interest expense

761

1,003

1,592

1,838

Other income (expense), net

(43)

476

(18)

256

Income (loss) before income tax

1,032

(26,829)

(5,134)

(46,060)

Income tax expense

1,556

1,416

2,657

3,349

Net loss

$               (524)

$          (28,245)

$            (7,791)

$          (49,409)

Net loss per share – Basic

$              (0.03)

$              (1.49)

$              (0.41)

$              (2.62)

Net loss per share – Diluted

$              (0.03)

$              (1.49)

$              (0.41)

$              (2.62)

Weighted average shares – Basic

19,293,778

18,920,675

19,183,822

18,871,007

Weighted average shares – Diluted

19,293,778

18,920,675

19,183,822

18,871,007

 

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

$                 97,914

$                 76,787

Short-term investments

19,496

Accounts receivable, net

84,868

92,028

Inventories, net

34,409

34,529

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

30,468

38,768

Total current assets

247,659

261,608

Non-current assets:

Property, plant and equipment, net

18,412

21,181

Operating lease right-of-use assets

10,960

12,231

Goodwill

108,164

109,534

Intangible assets, net

46,135

47,891

Service and sales demonstration inventory, net

21,044

23,147

Deferred income tax assets, net

24,792

25,027

Other long-term assets

3,915

4,073

Total assets

$               481,081

$               504,692

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$                 27,867

$                 27,404

Accrued liabilities

25,373

29,930

Income taxes payable

3,227

5,699

Current portion of unearned service revenues

40,014

40,555

Customer deposits

5,208

4,251

Lease liabilities

4,645

5,434

Total current liabilities

106,334

113,273

Loan – 5.50% Convertible Senior Notes

69,983

72,760

Unearned service revenues – less current portion

19,984

20,256

Lease liabilities – less current portion

9,556

10,837

Deferred income tax liabilities

12,498

13,308

Income taxes payable – less current portion

6,114

5,629

Other long-term liabilities

16

23

Total liabilities

224,485

236,086

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders’ equity:

Common stock – par value $0.001, 50,000,000 shares authorized;
20,779,711 and 20,343,359 issued, respectively; 19,406,669 and 18,968,798
outstanding, respectively

20

20

Additional paid-in capital

351,849

346,277

Retained earnings

(17,580)

(9,789)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(47,038)

(37,247)

Common stock in treasury, at cost – 1,373,042 and 1,374,561 shares held,
respectively

(30,655)

(30,655)

Total shareholders’ equity

256,596

268,606

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$               481,081

$               504,692

 

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

Six Months Ended June 30,

(in thousands)

2024

2023

Cash flows from:

Operating activities:

Net loss

$            (7,791)

$          (49,409)

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

Depreciation and amortization

7,788

7,925

Stock-based compensation

5,703

8,584

Inventory write-downs

8,132

Asset impairment charges

4,571

Deferred income tax (benefit) and other non-cash charges

(1,327)

(41)

Provision for excess and obsolete inventory

490

1,033

Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs

223

181

Loss on disposal of assets

994

130

Provisions for bad debts, net of recoveries

304

408

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Decrease (Increase) in:

Accounts receivable

3,943

3,280

Inventories

(3,764)

1,587

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

7,771

3,105

(Decrease) Increase in:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(3,087)

(277)

Income taxes payable

(1,853)

(263)

Customer deposits

1,126

(1,210)

Unearned service revenues

965

(750)

Other liabilities

(698)

(193)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

10,787

(13,207)

Investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment

(1,688)

(4,312)

Maturity of short-term investments

20,009

(20,024)

Cash paid for technology development, patents and licenses

(3,392)

(3,616)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

14,929

(27,952)

Financing activities:

Payments on finance leases

(109)

(105)

Cash settlement of equity awards

(277)

Proceeds from issuance of 5.50% Convertible Senior Notes, due 2028, net of discount,
issuance cost and accrued interest

72,310

Repayment of 5.50% Convertible Senior Notes, due 2028

(2,685)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(2,794)

71,928

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(1,795)

(353)

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

21,127

30,416

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

76,787

37,812

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$            97,914

$            68,228

 

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP

(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Gross profit, as reported

$        44,789

$        33,323

$        88,096

$        73,039

Stock-based compensation (1)

374

419

704

691

Restructuring and other costs (2)

435

3

870

Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit

374

854

707

1,561

Non-GAAP gross profit

$        45,163

$        34,177

$        88,803

$        74,600

Gross margin, as reported

54.6 %

37.8 %

53.0 %

42.2 %

Non-GAAP gross margin

55.0 %

38.7 %

53.4 %

43.1 %

Selling, general and administrative, as reported

$        32,590

$        38,561

$        72,183

$        79,937

Stock-based compensation (1)

(196)

(3,554)

(4,138)

(6,122)

Restructuring and other costs (2)

(745)

(359)

(3,453)

(1,154)

Purchase accounting intangible amortization

(341)

(688)

(884)

(1,361)

Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative

$        31,308

$        33,960

$        63,708

$        71,300

Research and development, as reported

$          9,833

$        11,662

$        18,857

$        24,380

Stock-based compensation (1)

(594)

(977)

(861)

(1,771)

Purchase accounting intangible amortization

(515)

(541)

(1,004)

(1,040)

Non-GAAP research and development

$          8,724

$        10,144

$        16,992

$        21,569

Operating expenses, as reported

$        43,039

$        58,673

$        91,656

$      117,005

Stock-based compensation (1)

(790)

(4,531)

(4,999)

(7,893)

Restructuring and other costs (2)

(1,361)

(8,809)

(4,069)

(13,842)

Purchase accounting intangible amortization

(856)

(1,229)

(1,888)

(2,401)

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses

(3,007)

(14,569)

(10,956)

(24,136)

Non-GAAP operating expenses

$        40,032

$        44,104

$        80,700

$        92,869

Income (loss) from operations, as reported

$          1,750

$      (25,350)

$        (3,560)

$      (43,966)

Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit

374

854

707

1,561

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses

3,007

14,569

10,956

24,136

Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations

$          5,131

$        (9,927)

$          8,103

$      (18,269)

Net loss, as reported

$            (524)

$      (28,245)

$        (7,791)

$      (49,409)

Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit

374

854

707

1,561

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses

3,007

14,569

10,956

24,136

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (3)

(641)

(5,888)

(2,713)

(8,457)

Other tax adjustments (3)

1,146

7,959

3,894

14,342

Non-GAAP net income (loss)

$          3,362

$      (10,751)

$          5,053

$      (17,827)

Net loss per share – Diluted, as reported

$           (0.03)

$           (1.49)

$           (0.41)

$           (2.62)

Stock-based compensation (1)

0.06

0.26

0.30

0.46

Restructuring and other costs (2)

0.07

0.49

0.21

0.78

Purchase accounting intangible amortization

0.05

0.06

0.10

0.13

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (3)

(0.03)

(0.31)

(0.14)

(0.45)

Other tax adjustments (3)

0.06

0.42

0.20

0.76

Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share – Diluted

$             0.18

$           (0.57)

$             0.26

$           (0.94)

(1) We exclude stock-based compensation, which is non-cash, from the non-GAAP financial measures because the Company believes that such exclusion provides a better comparison of results of ongoing operations for current and future periods with such results from past periods.

(2) On February 14, 2020, our Board of Directors approved a global restructuring plan (the “Restructuring Plan”), which is intended to support our strategic plan in an effort to improve operating performance and ensure that we are appropriately structured and resourced to deliver increased and sustainable value to our shareholders and customers. On February 7, 2023, our Board of Directors approved an integration plan (the “Integration Plan”), which is intended to streamline and simplify operations, particularly around our recent acquisitions and the resulting redundant operations and offerings. The Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of severance and related benefits associated with the Restructuring Plan, Integration Plan, and executive transitions.

(3) The Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments is calculated by applying a statutory tax rate to Non-GAAP adjustments, including Stock-based compensation, Restructuring and other costs, non-recurring Inventory reserve charges, and Purchase accounting intangible amortization and fair value adjustments. In addition, when estimating our Non-GAAP income tax rate, we exclude the impact of items that impact our reported income tax rate that we do not believe are representative of our ongoing operating results, including the impact of valuation allowances we are currently recording in certain jurisdictions and certain discrete items such as adjustments to uncertain tax position reserves, as these items are difficult to predict and can impact our effective income tax rate. Specifically, Other tax adjustments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 were comprised of $3.6 million related to the impact of valuation allowance adjustments and $0.3 million related to other discrete items. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, Other tax adjustments were comprised of $0.8 million related to the impact of valuation allowance adjustments and $0.3 million related to other discrete items. In 2023, Other tax adjustments during the six months ended June 30, 2023 were comprised of $9.2 million related to the impact of valuation allowance adjustments and $5.3 million related to other items, including equity based compensation book to tax differences, non-GAAP adjustments impact on Global intangible low-taxed income and Prepaid tax on intercompany profit. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, Other tax adjustments were comprised of $4.6 million related to the impact of valuation allowance adjustments and $3.4 million related to other items, including equity based compensation book to tax differences, non-GAAP adjustments impact on Global intangible low-taxed income and Prepaid tax on intercompany profit.

 

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA

(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(in thousands)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net loss

$            (524)

$      (28,245)

$        (7,791)

$      (49,409)

Interest expense, net

761

1,003

1,592

1,838

Income tax expense

1,556

1,416

2,657

3,349

Depreciation and amortization

4,167

3,947

7,788

7,925

EBITDA

5,960

(21,879)

4,246

(36,297)

Other expense (income), net

(43)

476

(18)

256

Stock-based compensation

1,164

4,950

5,703

8,584

Restructuring and other costs (1)

1,361

9,244

4,072

14,712

Adjusted EBITDA

$          8,442

$        (7,209)

$        14,003

$      (12,745)

Adjusted EBITDA margin (2)

10.3 %

1.0 %

8.4 %

(2.7) %

(1) On February 14, 2020, our Board of Directors approved the Restructuring Plan, which is intended to support our strategic plan in an effort to improve operating performance and ensure that we are appropriately structured and resourced to deliver increased and sustainable value to our shareholders and customers. On February 7, 2023, our Board of Directors approved the Integration Plan, which is intended to streamline and simplify operations, particularly around our recent acquisitions and the resulting redundant operations and offerings. The Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of severance and related benefits associated with the Restructuring Plan, Integration Plan, and executive transitions.

(2) Calculated as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total sales.

 

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

KEY SALES MEASURES

(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(in thousands)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Total sales to external customers as reported

Americas (1)

$          40,167

$          41,358

$          77,395

$          83,701

EMEA (1)

24,600

24,855

50,035

49,020

APAC (1)

17,318

21,998

38,899

40,457

$          82,085

$          88,211

$        166,329

$        173,178

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(in thousands)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Total sales to external customers in constant currency (2)

Americas (1)

$          40,425

$          41,482

$          77,714

$          83,210

EMEA (1)

24,931

24,964

50,395

47,860

APAC (1)

17,783

21,446

39,552

38,544

$          83,139

$          87,892

$        167,661

$        169,614

(1) Regions represent North America and South America (“Americas”); Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (“EMEA”); and the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”).

(2) We compare the change in the sales from one period to another period using constant currency disclosure. We present constant currency information to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations. To present this information, current and comparative prior period results for entities reporting in currencies other than United States dollars are converted into United States dollars at the exchange rate in effect during the last day of the prior comparable period, rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the respective periods.

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(in thousands)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Hardware

$        50,051

$        56,816

$      102,667

$      111,778

Software

11,262

10,786

22,182

21,065

Service

20,772

20,609

41,480

40,335

Total Sales

$        82,085

$        88,211

$      166,329

$      173,178

Hardware as a percentage of total sales

61.0 %

64.4 %

61.7 %

64.5 %

Software as a percentage of total sales

13.7 %

12.2 %

13.3 %

12.2 %

Service as a percentage of total sales

25.3 %

23.4 %

24.9 %

23.3 %

Total Recurring Revenue (3)

$        17,139

$        16,396

$        33,856

$        33,081

Recurring revenue as a percentage of total sales

20.9 %

18.6 %

20.4 %

19.1 %

(3) Recurring revenue is comprised of hardware service contracts, software maintenance contracts, and subscription based software applications.

 

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

FREE CASH FLOW RECONCILIATION

(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(in thousands)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$              4,212

$              5,137

$            10,787

$          (13,207)

Purchases of property and equipment

(365)

(2,624)

(1,688)

(4,312)

Cash paid for technology development, patents and licenses

(1,950)

(1,796)

(3,392)

(3,616)

Free Cash Flow

1,897

717

5,707

(21,135)

Restructuring and other cash payments (1)

2,354

3,192

2,757

3,988

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

$              4,251

$              3,909

$              8,464

$          (17,147)

(1) On February 7, 2023, our Board of Directors approved the Integration Plan, which is intended to streamline and simplify operations, particularly around our recent acquisitions and the resulting redundant operations and offerings. The Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of severance and related benefits associated with the Restructuring Plan, Integration Plan, and executive transitions.

 

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RECONCILIATION OF OUTLOOK – GAAP TO NON-GAAP

Fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2024

Low

High

GAAP gross margin

53.0 %

54.5 %

Stock-based compensation

0.5 %

0.5 %

Non-GAAP gross margin

53.5 %

55.0 %

Fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2024

(in thousands)

Low

High

GAAP operating expenses

$45,000

$47,000

Stock-based compensation

(4,000)

(4,000)

Purchase accounting intangible amortization

(1,000)

(1,000)

Non-GAAP operating expenses

$40,000

$42,000

Fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2024

Low

High

GAAP diluted loss per share range

$(0.32)

$(0.12)

Stock-based compensation

0.19

0.19

Purchase accounting intangible amortization

0.05

0.05

Non-GAAP tax adjustments

0.07

0.07

Non-GAAP diluted loss per share

$(0.01)

$0.19

   

 

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Global Times: Xi’s letter to lecturers in Shanghai inspires silver generation to contribute to city building

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BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On a sunny afternoon in early November, the warm sunlight pours into a solarium by the Huangpu River in downtown Shanghai. Huang Baomei and several other senior citizens gather around a table, excitedly reading a special letter together.

A day earlier, they received a letter from President Xi Jinping, after writing a letter to him weeks before to share their experiences and thoughts of providing free lectures to local residents in recent years as members of “Laoyangshu,” or “Old Poplar,” a grassroots lecture program in Shanghai consisting of retired officials, military officers, experts, teachers, and role models.

In his reply to the “Old Poplar” members, Xi praised the initiative as a meaningful approach to recount historical events, explain the Party’s new theories, and share the positive changes in the city with residents by blending the lecture content with the lecturers’ personal experiences.

Underlining the principle that cities should be built by the people and for the people, Xi called on the members of the program to inspire more people to embrace and implement the concept of a people-oriented city, the Xinhua News Agency reported. 

“Xi’s letter has given us tremendous encouragement and strength,” Huang told the Global Times with a big smile on her face.

“Even though I’m not young anymore, I never find delivering lectures tiring,” she said. “Instead, sharing the positive changes that have happened, and are happening, in Shanghai and China with my personal experiences, brings me great joy.”

Simplify the profound

With her straight posture and quick reflexes, Huang appears much younger than her actual age of 93. This elegant and energetic elderly lady was selected as China’s first generation of “model workers” in the 1950s as a textile worker, and was awarded the “July 1st Medal” – a top medal for lifelong contribution – by President Xi in 2021. She has been a role model for her dedication and professionalism for generations. 

Huang worked for 42 years at a textile factory in Shanghai. Now, as one of the eldest members of the “Old Poplar,” she passionately engages with residential communities, enterprises, and schools, sharing stories about China’s development with young people.

“At my busiest, I gave three lectures in a day, each lasting two hours, and the audience would give me a thumbs up,” Huang said proudly.

Development is a grand topic. Instead of discussing abstract concepts, Huang often shares her personal experiences filled with vivid and encouraging moments.

“When I worked in the textile factory, I tried many methods to improve efficiency and yield,” Huang told the audience that she made a lot of effort in optimizing the work process, and later successfully doubled the efficiency to simultaneously operate 800 spindles alone. Inspired by Huang’s talent and endeavor, the spinners at the local factory produced nearly half of China’s cotton cloth in the 1950s, a manufacturing miracle by then. 

Moreover, Huang once had an opportunity to become a movie star, but she rejected. “Spinning is my specialty and life career,” she said.

Huang’s heartfelt narrations embody the dedication and relentless spirit of the older Chinese generation, and vividly represent the past decades of rapid development in the country, which have resonated deeply with many in the audience. “As long as my health permits, I will continue to try hard to inspire more people, especially the young ones, in ways that they like,” Huang told the Global Times.

Similarly, 75-year-old Hu Jun, another “Old Poplar” member, is also good at using relatable details to explain macro policies in methods that resonate with the public.

The “Old Poplar” program mainly targets residents of Shanghai’s downtown Yangpu district. When discussing China’s industrial restructuring, Hu used Yangpu as an example to illustrate how this cradle of modern Chinese industry has continuously adapted its industrial structure to keep pace with the times.

“Yangpu was once known as the ‘golden belt’ of industry. After China’s reform and opening-up in the late 1970s, it became the ‘Rust Belt.’ Now, through years of industrial upgrading, Yangpu has transformed into the ‘beautiful belt,’ evolving into a green and livable community,” said Hu.

Hu was an official in the Yangpu district government before retirement. He expressed his excitement and enthusiasm upon receiving the reply letter from Xi, saying it reflects the president’s great expectations for grassroots retired officials and his affirmation of Shanghai’s urban construction.

“Even though I am retired, I will continue to serve as a promoter and practitioner of constructing a people-oriented city.”

Both teachers and friends

The “Old Poplar” members have conducted more than 2,600 free lectures over the last five years. They not only do well in vividly explaining macro topics, but are also good at sharing relatable life experiences tailored to audiences of different ages, becoming both teachers and friends to local residents.

Li Peirong, 75, used to work in a local township-level subdistrict before retiring, from which she gained rich experience dealing with the elderly. Now as an “Old Poplar” member, Li’s lecturers are mainly for senior citizens, whom she teaches how to use electronics such as smartphones. “Most of my elderly audience members have learned how to use [smartphones],” she said.

Li also promotes knowledge about electronic fraud prevention in her lectures. “We want to help more elderly people bridge the digital divide, and enjoy the benefits of modern technology.”

She said that receiving the reply from Xi makes her very proud, and further appreciates the significance of what she and other “Old Poplar” members are doing. “I never feel old,” she told the Global Times. “Even in retirement, we can continue to harness the power of our ‘silver generation’ in contributing to society.”

For young audiences, the “Old Poplar” has also made many efforts to prepare its lectures.

As former chairman of the board of supervisors of a technological innovation enterprise, 64-year-old Xin Peihua now mainly engages with young people through the “Old Poplar” program, giving lectures at internet companies.

Xin said she usually keeps her lectures to about half an hour, considering that most young people have busy work schedules. During and after the lectures, she talks with the young employees about work-related stress and their anxieties regarding potential layoffs, much like a caring senior family member. “Now when they’re feeling confused, they sometimes come to me to share their concerns and seek advice,” Xin told the Global Times.

Xin also regularly talks with the new couples at Yangpu’s marriage registries, sharing with them experiences of getting along with spouses and in-laws, maintaining marriage, and building a happy family. These small talks are so popular, that some new couples from other districts choose to register their marriages at Yangpu, said Xin.

She said that receiving a reply from President Xi is a “supreme honor” to her. “I want to serve as a flourishing old poplar, contributing my strength to the joint effort of building a beautiful city for the people, and creating a happy and fulfilling life together.”

Attract the young

The “Old Poplar” program was established in 2020, following Xi’s inspection trip to Shanghai the previous year.

In November 2019, during his visit to the city, Xi proposed the concept that “the cities are built by the people and are for the people,” and has issued several important directives regarding the construction of a people-oriented city in Shanghai. 

During that visit, Xi met Huang and encouraged her to further share her experiences with the young people, to strengthen their confidence in the path, theory, system, and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Inspired by Xi’s words, Yangpu district established the “Old Poplar” program to share with the public the Party’s stories and promote the spirit of Shanghai city. The program has gathered over 300 retired senior citizens who are well-versed in theory, skilled in public speaking, and eager to contribute as volunteer lecturers, according to Deng Qing, head of the Bureau of Retired Veteran Cadres of the CPC Yangpu District Committee, which built the program.

To date, the “Old Poplar” has had a cumulative audience of more than 280,000. How to make young people interested in this format of lectures, and enjoy listening to the stories shared by these “grandpas” and “grandmas,” have been topics that the “Old Poplar” keeps considering.

To attract a Gen Z audience, the program has created accounts on popular video platforms like Bilibili, inviting its members to host livestream lectures. “A Huang lecture, for example, attracted 5,000 viewers during the live broadcast, with a total of over 50,000 views for the replay,” Deng told the Global Times.

The engaging and diverse lectures have been well received by the younger audience. Xu Yifan, a staffer at a Shanghai-based internet enterprise, said he has watched livestream and videos of “Old Poplar” lectures on Bilibili, and felt the deep love of the elderly lecturers for Shanghai and China.

“Their lectures convey knowledge but also power to us, strengthening our young generation’s aspirations for the future, and encouraging us to actively participate in the development of a people-oriented city,” Xu told the Global Times.

Cheng Yunuo is a fifth-grader at a primary school in Yangpu. She has attended many lectures held by the “Old Poplar” at her school. 

“The experiences and insights of the older generation have made me deeply realize that, as a Chinese teenager in the new era, I have a responsibility to study hard and continuously improve my knowledge and skills,” Cheng said.

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Longsys Unveils New Products at Electronica Munich, PTM Business Model Drives Innovation in Automotive Storage

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MUNICH, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The much-anticipated Electronica Munich has officially opened. At this international event, Longsys(301308.SZ) launched a range of new products alongside its PTM (Product Technology Manufacturing) business model, with a focus on industrial and automotive storage solutions to meet the global demand for intelligent storage across various industries.

Global Expansion of Storage Solutions
International Debut of the PTM Business Model

Longsys introduced its innovative PTM business model for the first time to a global audience at this event. PTM provides high-end, flexible, and efficient full-stack custom services to empower the intelligent transformation of industries such as automotive and industrial sectors, breaking through the homogeneity of existing products.

Through a series of mergers and an extensive global presence, Longsys has established subsidiaries and branches across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. This forms an international service chain from R&D through to production and sales. Additionally, the company has developed a flexible, efficient, and cost-optimized global storage manufacturing supply chain network to cater to diverse custom demands. This network not only provides efficient localized support and services but also lays a solid foundation for PTM’s global implementation.

New Products Showcased

In Germany—a powerhouse of the automotive and industrial sectors—Longsys unveiled high-reliability industrial and automotive-grade products, including the xSPI NOR Flash and Automotive Grade 2 LPDDR4x. The Lexar brand showcased products like the JumpDrive dashcam USB and PCIe Gen5 SSD, covering a broader range of automotive consumer markets.

xSPI NOR Flash
In-house Chip, Expanding Automotive Storage, Multi-Form Factor Packaging, High Frequency, Large Capacity

To better meet customer storage demands, Longsys has strengthened its design capabilities in controllers and Flash chips, gaining a deeper understanding of underlying technologies and manufacturing processes. xSPI NOR Flash, a key component of its in-house Flash chip capabilities, enhances its automotive storage range and expands its technical service capabilities.

The xSPI NOR Flash employs advanced 4xnm technology with a single chip capacity of 256Mb and supports on-chip ECC for improved data reliability. It supports x1 and x8 interface modes, with a maximum clock frequency of 200MHz, reaching up to 3200Mbps data transfer in DTR mode. Compared to traditional SPI NOR Flash, it significantly accelerates code read speeds, reducing system boot-up and response times. Industrial-grade products support operating temperatures from -40°C to 85°C and -40°C to 105°C, while forthcoming automotive-grade versions will comply with Grade 2 standards for rigorous automotive storage requirements.

Additionally, Longsys launched a 1.8V 256Mb traditional SPI NOR Flash product, compatible with mainstream industry command sets and available in multiple packaging options, including WSON8, BGA24, and SOP16. This product supports x1, x2, and x4 interface modes with a maximum clock frequency of 166MHz, achieving up to 1328Mbps data transfer in DTR mode, providing customers with compatibility, flexibility, and performance.

Longsys’s xSPI NOR Flash and SPI NOR Flash products, with high capacity, speed, and reliability, are ideal storage solutions across automotive, communications, industrial control, personal computing, security, and wearable tech fields, offering high-performance, dependable storage support.

Automotive Grade 2 LPDDR4x
Automotive-grade DRAM Products, AEC-Q100, High and Low-Temperature Tolerance

The Automotive Grade 2 LPDDR4x supports capacities of 2GB, 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB, with transfer rates up to 4266Mbps and a broad operational temperature range of -40°C to 105°C. Equipped with internal ECC for enhanced data consistency, it meets high data reliability requirements essential for automotive products.

With VDDQ voltage as low as 0.6V and support for PASR (Partial Array Self-Refresh) to reduce power consumption, this product optimizes data transfer for automotive electronics, supporting energy efficiency and handling high workloads. It also incorporates ODT and DQS technologies for signal stability and anti-interference, enhancing data transmission and supporting automotive intelligence demands.

After successfully launching automotive-grade eMMC and UFS products, Longsys has introduced automotive-grade DRAM, creating a dual-drive layout in automotive storage solutions for global customers.

Notably, Longsys’s Automotive LPDDR4x received the Best-in-Show award from Embedded Computing Design during the event, the only automotive-grade DRAM product to earn this honor. This achievement not only recognizes Longsys’s exceptional R&D capabilities but also underscores the market potential and global appeal of its automotive storage products.

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Lexar® JumpDrive® Dashcam USB
Compact, Durable, Convenient

With the push for intelligent automotive advancements, public interest in data security for in-vehicle devices is rising. The Lexar® JumpDrive® Dashcam USB, with its compact and reliable design, provides a professional in-vehicle storage solution. Offering capacities from 64GB to 256GB and read speeds up to 200MB/s, it features a compact, seamless design to securely fit vehicle interfaces without obstructing access. Even in extreme temperatures, it ensures data safety and integrity. The JumpDrive® Dashcam USB supports loop recording and sentry mode, compatible with various vehicle brands and designed specifically for dashcam applications. Awarded the Red Dot Design Award in 2024, it’s recognized for both performance and design, making it ideal for vehicle monitoring.

Enterprise Storage, New Technology
Accelerating AI Terminal Storage Innovation

With advancements in AI, technology companies are experiencing new growth in cloud services, intelligent driving, and streaming, leading to increased demand for high-capacity SSDs and DRAM in AI terminals. This year, Longsys launched a series of innovative storage products, including eSSDs, RDIMMs, CXL 2.0 memory expansion modules designed for AI servers, and a new LP-CAMM2 memory module tailored for AI PCs, addressing new storage needs in the AI era and exploring more possibilities in edge AI with global partners.

At Electronica Munich, Longsys engaged with experts and users worldwide to discuss the potential applications of storage technology in industrial and automotive intelligence, aiming to drive global intelligent transformation through its PTM business model and a dual-brand lineup of innovative products.

About Longsys

Longsys is a globally leading semiconductor memory brand founded in 1999. As an innovative memory solution manufacturer that integrates R&D, design, packaging and testing, manufacturing, and sales services, Longsys upholds the corporate vision of “Everything for memory.” With memory technology innovation at its core, Longsys provides high-end, flexible, and efficient full-stack customized services to global customers. For more information please visit https://www.longsys.com/, and follow Longsys on LinkedInFacebook and Twitter.

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Petnow Wins Korean-German Innovation Award, Aims Nordic Expansion at SLUSH 2024

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South Korean Pet ID Leader Recognized for AI Solutions, Eyes Partnerships in Finland

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Petnow Inc., the South Korean provider of pet biometric identification and ‘PetWayHome’ location-based lost pet recovery service, announced that the company was chosen as the Honoree of the Innovation in Business Award. Held by the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the 10th KGCCI Innovation Awards is officially sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. Petnow was awarded for its efforts to pioneer the pet tech industry while pursuing public interests with its AI technology.

Founder and CEO of Petnow Inc., Dr. Jesse Lim, stated “We have been proving our competitiveness by winning the Fresh Ideas Contest at Interzoo 2024, while expanding our client base in Germany by participating in the Global Market Expansion Program assisted by Start2Group in Munich.”. He also highlighted that “We are also looking forward to connecting with potential partners, namely various city municipalities, pet insurers, and vet clinic software providers at the upcoming SLUSH event in Finland.”

Supported by Seoul Business Agency, Petnow will be participating in SLUSH and its community side event ‘K-Startup Demo Day with Vertical’ that will be held at Maria01 (Lars Sonck Venue) to pitch on Nov 18. Any pet industry players interested in connecting with Petnow in person are welcome to pre-register at the Lyyti website for participation.

About Petnow Inc.: Developed to provide an animal welfare-friendly pet identification measure, the Petnow app has been distributed in 19 countries located in Europe, Asia, and North America to recognize dogs by scanning their noses that are unique like fingerprints. It is also the first app to support cat facial recognition that can identify two kinds of most popular pet animals. Since winning the Best of Innovation at CES 2022, the company has been securing SuperZoo 2023 NPS Award and iF Design Award 2024. The company has been collaborating with insurers, government departments, and licensees globally to actively add its application utilizing the technology.

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