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Vapotherm Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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EXETER, N.H., Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vapotherm, Inc. (OTCQX: VAPO), (“Vapotherm” or the “Company”), today announced second quarter 2024 financial results and related highlights.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Related Highlights

Net revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $16.9 million, an increase of 5.3% as compared to the second quarter of 2023Disposables revenue increased by 13.9% as compared to the second quarter of 2023U.S. disposables revenue increased by 25.9% as compared to the second quarter of 2023Gross margin in the second quarter of 2024 was 49.1% as compared to 42.8% in the second quarter of 2023For the second quarter of 2024, GAAP operating expenses were $17.6 million and non-GAAP cash operating expenses, as defined below, were $12.1 millionGAAP operating expenses increased by $0.5 million from the second quarter of 2023Non-GAAP cash operating expenses decreased by $2.1 million from the second quarter of 2023Adjusted EBITDA loss in the second quarter of 2024 was $2.9 million as compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $6.4 million in the second quarter of 2023The Company’s unrestricted cash and cash equivalents were $2.9 million at the end of the second quarter of 2024

“I’m pleased our U.S. disposables revenue grew by nearly 26% over the second quarter of 2023 and our worldwide disposables revenue grew by nearly 14% over the same period,” said Joseph Army, President and CEO. “We are seeing increased adoption of our technology on COPD patients since the results of the HYPERACT study were presented at the 2024 Critical Care Congress.”

Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024

The following table reflects the Company’s net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

Three Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Change

(in thousands, except percentages)

Amount

% of Revenue

Amount

% of Revenue

$

%

Revenue

Capital (product & lease revenue)

$

3,061

18.1

%

$

3,646

22.7

%

$

(585)

(16.0)

%

Disposables

12,442

73.7

%

10,927

68.1

%

1,515

13.9

%

Service and other

1,381

8.2

%

1,464

9.2

%

(83)

(5.7)

%

Total net revenue

$

16,884

100.0

%

$

16,037

100.0

%

$

847

5.3

%

Net revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $16.9 million and increased 5.3% over the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to U.S. disposables revenue growth of 25.9% over the second quarter of 2023, which was driven by increased unit volume and adoption of the Company’s HVT 2.0 platform.

Revenue information by geography is summarized as follows:

Three Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Change

(in thousands, except percentages)

Amount

% of Revenue

Amount

% of Revenue

$

%

United States

$

13,323

78.9

%

$

11,847

73.9

%

$

1,476

12.5

%

International

3,561

21.1

%

4,190

26.1

%

(629)

(15.0)

%

Total net revenue

$

16,884

100.0

%

$

16,037

100.0

%

$

847

5.3

%

Net revenue in the United States for the second quarter of 2024 was $13.3 million and increased 12.5% over the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to U.S. disposables revenue growth. Net revenue in International markets for the second quarter of 2024 was $3.6 million and decreased 15.0% over the second quarter of 2023 due to a decrease in disposables revenue in distributor markets.

Gross profit and gross margin for the second quarter of 2024 was $8.3 million and 49.1%, respectively, as compared to gross profit of $6.9 million and gross margin of 42.8% for the second quarter of 2023. The increases in gross profit and gross margin were primarily due to the improved efficiency of our Mexico operation.

Total operating expenses were $17.6 million in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of $0.5 million as compared to the second quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP cash operating expenses, which exclude merger-related costs, gain on disposal of property and equipment, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, and gain from deconsolidation were $12.1 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $14.2 million in the second quarter of 2023. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to merger-related costs, partially offset by the Company’s Path to Profitability initiatives. The decrease in non-GAAP cash operating expenses was primarily due to the Company’s Path to Profitability initiatives.

Net loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $14.3 million, or $2.22 per share, compared to $14.8 million, or $2.34 per share, in the second quarter of 2023. Net loss per share was based on 6,442,763 and 6,328,222 weighted average shares outstanding for the second quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA was negative $2.9 million for the second quarter of 2024 as compared to negative $6.4 million for the second quarter of 2023. The reduction in Adjusted EBITDA loss was primarily due to the Company’s Path to Profitability initiatives.

Cash Position

Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents were $2.9 million as of June 30, 2024 compared to $9.7 million as of December 31, 2023.

Website Information

Vapotherm routinely posts important information for investors on the Investor Relations section of its website, http:// investors.vapotherm.com/. Vapotherm intends to use this website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with Vapotherm’s disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investor Relations section of Vapotherm’s website, in addition to following Vapotherm’s press releases, Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, Vapotherm’s website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes non-GAAP financial measures, including EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP operating expenses and non-GAAP cash operating expenses. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differ from net income as calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and non-GAAP operating expenses and non-GAAP cash operating expenses differ from operating expenses as calculated in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA represents net loss less interest expense, net, income tax provision or benefit, and depreciation and amortization, and Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA as further adjusted for the merger-related costs, impact of foreign currency (loss) gain, stock-based compensation expense, gain from deconsolidation and gain on disposal of property and equipment. Non-GAAP operating expenses is calculated by excluding from GAAP operating expenses merger-related costs, gain on disposal of property and equipment, and non-GAAP cash operating expenses is calculated by further excluding additional items, including stock-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, and gain from deconsolidation. The Company has reconciled all historical non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in tables accompanying this release.

These non-GAAP financial measures are presented because the Company believes they are useful indicators of its operating performance. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures, as measures of the Company’s operating performance and for planning purposes, including the preparation of the Company’s annual operating budget and financial projections. The Company believes these measures are useful to investors as supplemental information because they are frequently used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in its industry. The Company believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to its management and investors as a measure of comparative operating performance from period to period.

These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered alternatives to, or superior to, net income or loss as a measure of financial performance or cash flows from operations as a measure of liquidity, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP. They should not be construed to imply that the Company’s future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of free cash flow for management’s discretionary use, as it does not reflect certain cash requirements such as tax payments, debt service requirements, capital expenditures and certain other cash costs that may recur in the future. Adjusted EBITDA contains certain other limitations, including the failure to reflect our capital expenditures, cash requirements for working capital needs and cash costs to replace assets being depreciated and amortized. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future the Company may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in the Adjusted EBITDA presentation. The Company’s presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed to imply that its future results will be unaffected by any such adjustments. Management compensates for these limitations by primarily relying on the Company’s GAAP results in addition to using Adjusted EBITDA and other non-GAAP financial measures on a supplemental basis. The Company’s definitions of Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP operating expenses and non-GAAP cash operating expenses are not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to different methods of calculation.

About Vapotherm

Vapotherm, Inc. (OTCQX: VAPO) is a publicly traded developer and manufacturer of advanced respiratory technology based in Exeter, New Hampshire, USA. The Company develops innovative, comfortable, non-invasive technologies for respiratory support of patients with chronic or acute breathing disorders. Over 4.5 million patients have been treated with the use of Vapotherm high velocity therapy® systems. For more information, visit www.vapotherm.com.

Vapotherm high velocity therapy is mask-free non-invasive respiratory support and is a front-line tool for relieving respiratory distress—including hypercapnia, hypoxemia, and dyspnea. It allows for the fast, safe treatment of undifferentiated respiratory distress with one tool. The HVT 2.0 and Precision Flow systems’ mask-free interface delivers optimally conditioned breathing gases, making it comfortable for patients and reducing the risks and care complexities associated with mask therapies. While being treated, patients can talk, eat, drink and take oral medication.

Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the statement about the Company’s belief regarding an increased willingness to use the Company’s technology on COPD patients. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “believe,” “expect,” “continue,” “plan,” “intend,” “will,” “outlook,” or “typically,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words, and the use of future dates. Each forward-looking statement is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statement. Applicable risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the following: Vapotherm’s proposed merger with Veronica Merger Sub, Inc. and Vapotherm’s ability to satisfy the conditions to closing or otherwise complete the merger on a timely basis or at all and the impact the pending merger may have on Vapotherm’s current plans and operations, including potentially diverting management’s attention from our business; the effects of the merger (or the announcement or pendency thereof) on Vapotherm’s future business and financial and operating results, its ability to retain key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, manufacturers, suppliers, employees (including the risks relating to the ability to retain or hire key personnel), other business partners or governmental entities, and the risk and outcome of legal proceedings related to the merger; Vapotherm’s ability to raise additional capital to fund its existing operations and debt service obligations; Vapotherm’s ability to comply with its financial covenants, execute on its path to profitability initiative, convert excess inventory into cash and fund its business and otherwise continue as a going concern through 2024; Vapotherm has incurred losses in the past and may be unable to achieve or sustain profitability in the future; risks associated with its manufacturing operations in Mexico; Vapotherm’s dependence on sales generated from its High Velocity Therapy systems, competition from multi-national corporations who have significantly greater resources than Vapotherm and are more established in the respiratory market; the ability for High Velocity Therapy systems to gain increased market acceptance; Vapotherm’s inexperience directly marketing and selling its products; the potential loss of one or more suppliers and dependence on its new third party manufacturer; Vapotherm’s susceptibility to seasonal fluctuations; Vapotherm’s failure to comply with applicable United States and foreign regulatory requirements; the failure to obtain U.S. Food and Drug Administration or other regulatory authorization to market and sell future products or its inability to secure, maintain or enforce patent or other intellectual property protection for its products; the impact of COVID on its business, including its supply chain; risks in holding Vapotherm stock in light of trading on the OTCQX tier of the OTC Markets; and the other risks and uncertainties included under the heading “Risk Factors” in Vapotherm’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC on February 22, 2024, and subsequent SEC reports. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect Vapotherm’s views as of the date hereof, and Vapotherm does not assume and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

VAPOTHERM, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share amounts)

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

(unaudited)

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

2,904

$

9,725

Accounts receivable, net of expected credit losses
   of $240 and $160, respectively

8,563

10,672

Inventories, net

23,295

22,968

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

2,259

3,058

Total current assets

37,021

46,423

Property and equipment, net

23,592

23,703

Operating lease right-of-use assets

2,911

3,372

Restricted cash

1,109

1,109

Goodwill

561

565

Deferred income tax assets

56

57

Other long-term assets

2,677

2,388

Total assets

$

67,927

$

77,617

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

$

4,381

$

5,053

Contract liabilities

1,258

1,237

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

22,913

12,805

Current portion of loans payable, net

118,406

Total current liabilities

146,958

19,095

Long-term loans payable, net

107,059

Other long-term liabilities

2,288

6,797

Total liabilities

149,246

132,951

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ deficit

Preferred stock ($0.001 par value) 25,000,000 shares authorized; no shares
   issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023

Common stock ($0.001 par value) 21,875,000 shares authorized as of
   June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 6,241,958 and 6,165,806
   shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and
   December 31, 2023, respectively

6

6

Additional paid-in capital

496,083

492,764

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

(106)

91

Accumulated deficit

(577,302)

(548,195)

Total stockholders’ deficit

(81,319)

(55,334)

Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit

$

67,927

$

77,617

 

VAPOTHERM, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

Net revenue

$

16,884

$

16,037

$

36,018

$

33,768

Cost of revenue

8,601

9,177

18,078

20,696

Gross profit

8,283

6,860

17,940

13,072

Operating expenses

Research and development

3,328

3,723

6,960

7,710

Sales and marketing

6,732

8,276

13,874

17,868

General and administrative

3,768

5,019

8,240

10,789

Merger-related costs

3,723

3,723

Impairment of right-of-use assets

432

(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment

(1)

(2)

(9)

53

Total operating expenses

17,550

17,016

32,788

36,852

Loss from operations

(9,267)

(10,156)

(14,848)

(23,780)

Other (expense) income

Interest expense

(4,944)

(4,642)

(14,197)

(8,973)

Interest income

1

26

6

54

Foreign currency (loss) gain

(43)

9

(39)

(145)

Net loss before income taxes

$

(14,253)

$

(14,763)

$

(29,078)

$

(32,844)

Provision for income taxes

18

25

29

34

Net loss

$

(14,271)

$

(14,788)

$

(29,107)

$

(32,878)

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

Foreign currency translation adjustments

(35)

(22)

(197)

113

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

(35)

(22)

(197)

113

Total comprehensive loss

$

(14,306)

$

(14,810)

$

(29,304)

$

(32,765)

Net loss per share – basic and diluted

$

(2.22)

$

(2.34)

$

(4.52)

$

(5.76)

Weighted-average number of shares used in calculating net
   loss per share, basic and diluted (1)

6,442,763

6,328,222

6,436,631

5,705,607

(1) On August 18, 2023, the Company effected a 1:8 reverse stock split for each share of common stock issued
and outstanding. All shares and associated amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect the stock split.

 

VAPOTHERM, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)

Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities

Net loss

$

(29,107)

$

(32,878)

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

Stock-based compensation expense

3,290

5,405

Depreciation and amortization

2,528

2,445

Provision for credit losses

110

(2)

Provision for inventory valuation

73

283

Non-cash lease expense

461

733

Impairment of right-of-use assets

432

(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment

(9)

53

Placed units reserve

234

418

Interest paid in-kind

4,918

4,553

Non-cash interest expense

4,931

620

Amortization of discount on debt

429

368

Deferred income taxes

29

34

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

1,986

212

Inventories

(407)

7,646

Prepaid expenses and other assets

506

(2,794)

Accounts payable

(579)

(315)

Contract liabilities

23

72

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

2,045

(3,460)

Operating lease liabilities, current and long-term

(1,288)

(1,213)

Net cash used in operating activities

(9,827)

(17,388)

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchases of property and equipment

(2,662)

(1,408)

Net cash used in investing activities

(2,662)

(1,408)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of common stock and pre-funded warrants and
   accompanying warrants in private placement, net of issuance costs

20,943

Proceeds from loans, net of discount

5,820

Proceeds from exercise of warrants

3

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

1

Proceeds from issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan

12

77

Net cash provided by financing activities

5,833

21,023

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

(165)

35

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

(6,821)

2,262

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

Beginning of period

10,834

16,847

End of period

$

4,013

$

19,109

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

Interest paid during the period

$

3,557

$

2,720

Property and equipment purchases in accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

732

$

175

Issuance of common stock warrants in conjunction with long term debt

$

16

$

71

Issuance of common stock for services

$

155

$

117

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The following table contains a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Three Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

Net loss

$

(14,271)

$

(14,788)

Interest expense, net

4,943

4,616

Provision for income taxes

18

25

Depreciation and amortization

1,224

1,197

EBITDA

$

(8,086)

$

(8,950)

Merger-related costs

3,723

Stock-based compensation

1,456

2,585

Foreign currency loss (gain)

43

(9)

Gain from deconsolidation

(5)

Gain on disposal of property and equipment

(1)

(2)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(2,865)

$

(6,381)

The following table contains a reconciliation of operating expenses to Non-GAAP operating expenses and Non-GAAP cash operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

Three Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

GAAP operating expenses

$

17,550

$

17,016

Merger-related costs

(3,723)

Gain on disposal of property and equipment

1

2

Non-GAAP operating expenses

13,828

17,018

Stock-based compensation

(1,423)

(2,534)

Depreciation and amortization

(262)

(293)

Gain from deconsolidation

5

Non-GAAP cash operating expenses

$

12,143

$

14,196

 

Supplemental Operating Metrics

June 30,

2024

2023

Change

Amount

Amount

Amount

%

HVT 2.0 and precision flow units installed base

United States

24,992

24,563

429

1.7

%

International

12,975

12,729

246

1.9

%

Total

37,967

37,292

675

1.8

%

Three Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Change

Amount

Amount

Amount

%

HVT 2.0 and precision flow units sold and leased

United States

193

293

(100)

(34.1)

%

International

99

146

(47)

(32.2)

%

Total

292

439

(147)

(33.5)

%

Disposable patient circuits sold

United States

82,290

69,323

12,967

18.7

%

International

29,634

35,744

(6,110)

(17.1)

%

Total

111,924

105,067

6,857

6.5

%

 

Investor Relations Contacts:

John Landry, SVP & CFO, ir@vtherm.com, +1 (603) 658-0011

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Events.com Acquires Key Assets of Remo, Expanding into $98 Billion Virtual Events and Meetings Market

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Strategic Acquisition Adds Virtual and Hybrid Capabilities to Events.com Platform, Broadens Geographic Reach, Expands Target Market into Meetings and More

LA JOLLA, Calif., Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Events.com (“the Company”), an industry-leading event technology platform, today announced the acquisition of key assets from Remo, a virtual technology product recognized for its immersive and interactive digital environments for events, webinars, conferences and perpetual online meeting spaces. This strategic move brings Remo’s technology and team into the Events.com ecosystem, significantly expanding its product suite and customer offerings, delivering enhanced options for digital engagement and broadening the Events.com platform’s reach to new regions, while further expanding its markets into hybrid events, online webinars, hybrid conferences, and even perpetual online meeting spaces. The acquisition marks a major milestone in Events.com’s growth strategy, enabling the company to expand into the rapidly growing virtual and hybrid events market.

 

The acquisition positions Events.com to offer event organizers an all-in-one platform for live, virtual, and hybrid experiences. Remo’s innovative technology creates customizable virtual spaces that foster authentic connections and engagement. With tens of thousands of events powered by Remo and with attendees worldwide, the product’s immersive environment fosters deeper connections, generating around 3.5 million meaningful interactions to date.

“Remo was created to break down the limitations of traditional virtual interactions, fostering genuine connections and a sense of community, no matter where participants are located,” said Hoyin Cheung, Founder and CEO of Remo. “By joining Events.com and integrating our technology into its robust event management platform and industry-leading capabilities, we will be able to scale this mission further, offering event organizers powerful, people-centered tools to engage audiences in meaningful ways.”

By integrating Remo’s capabilities into its platform, Events.com will empower event organizers to deliver seamless and engaging experiences across all event formats.

“This acquisition is a transformative step for Events.com,” said Stephen Partridge, President and Co-Founder of Events.com. “By uniting Remo’s interactive and customizable capabilities within the Events.com platform, we are expanding our reach into the $98 billion virtual events market while continuing to power innovation in live event management software. This positions us to provide unparalleled value to event creators seeking innovative solutions that save time and maximize revenue.”

A History of Strategic Growth Through Acquisitions

The acquisition of Remo builds on Events.com’s proven track record of strategic acquisitions designed to enhance its product offerings and expand its market reach. Since 2022, the company has acquired multiple complementary technologies across ticketing, sponsorship management, marketing automation, and event discovery. These acquisitions have allowed Events.com to create a unified platform that addresses multiple stages of the event lifecycle—from planning and promotion to execution and analysis.

“Our growth strategy is rooted in identifying opportunities where we can add value for event organizers and attendees alike,” Partridge added. “Each acquisition strengthens our ability to deliver innovative solutions that drive revenue growth while enhancing the attendee experience.”

Competing in a Rapidly Expanding Market

The global experience economy is projected to grow from $936 billion in 2024 to $1.8 trillion by 2029. Within this landscape, the virtual events market alone is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.0% from 2025 to 2030. The global virtual meeting software market size was valued at USD 19.04 billion in 2023. It is expected to reach USD 157.96 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 26.5% during the forecast period (2024–2032).

Events.com’s expansion into this space positions it as a key player in both live and digital events—a unique advantage in an increasingly hybrid world. Unlike competitors focused solely on video conferencing or ticketing solutions, Events.com offers an integrated platform that combines:

Digital Ticketing: Fully branded ticketing pages with advanced inventory management.Marketing Automation: Tools to launch campaigns across multiple channels in minutes.Sponsorship Management: Streamlined sponsor outreach and activation tools.Virtual Event Technology: Immersive environments for networking and engagement.

“By uniting live and virtual event capabilities under one roof,” Partridge said, “we are creating a platform that not only meets today’s demands but also anticipates how people will connect through events in the future.”

Momentum Ahead of Public Listing

This acquisition also comes at a critical juncture for Events.com as it prepares for its public debut following its announced business combination with Concord Acquisition Corp. II (OTCQX: CNDA), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. Expected to close in Q1 2025, this transaction will provide significant capital to fuel the company’s growth initiatives.

“Going public will enable us to accelerate our acquisition strategy while continuing to invest in innovation,” said Stephen Partridge, President of Events.com. “We see tremendous opportunities ahead as we expand into new markets and deliver value to our customers.”

Looking Ahead

As part of its commitment to innovation and growth through strategic acquisitions, Events.com plans to continue exploring opportunities that align with its vision of becoming the go-to platform for all event needs. The company remains focused on delivering exceptional value for event creators while enhancing the attendee experience through technology-driven solutions.

For more information about Events.com or its latest offerings, visit Events.com

For more information about Events.com, please visit https://events.com.

About Remo
Remo is a pioneering virtual event platform designed to create immersive, human-centered digital experiences that foster authentic connections and meaningful engagement. Known for its customizable and visually stunning virtual environments, Remo empowers event organizers to host a wide range of gatherings—from global conferences and networking sessions to remote work meetings and training workshops. With its innovative “walk-around” functionality, participants can move freely between virtual tables and spaces, facilitating organic conversations and dynamic interactions that replicate the feel of in-person events. Trusted by industry leaders, Remo has powered tens of thousands of events worldwide, connecting attendees and driving millions of meaningful interactions.

About Events.com
Events.com powers a two-sided marketplace and platform that helps passionate individuals create, promote, discover, and enjoy events. Events.com’s platform helps event organizers seamlessly execute their events and allows event goers to discover, interact, and transact with the events they love. The Company offers a robust ecosystem that supports millions of event creators worldwide, catering to various interests. From the prestigious All-In Summit, the world’s leading podcast for business, technology, and investing, to the vibrant 100,000-person Renaissance Festival in Florida, the exclusive Club Getaway featured on Bravo, the event calendar on NewYork.com, the transformative Archangel Summit, and movie experiences at the iconic Mayfair Theatre in Ottawa—Events.com technology is the driving force behind unforgettable moments worldwide.

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1Grand View Research. (n.d.). Virtual events market size, share & trends analysis report by event type (internal, external), by service (communication, recruitment), by establishment size (large, small & medium enterprises), by end use, by region, and segment forecasts, 2023-2030. Retrieved January 7, 2025, from https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/virtual-events-market

2″Virtual Meeting Software Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, and Forecast to 2032.” Straits Research, https://straitsresearch.com/report/virtual-meeting-software-market.

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In connection with the Proposed Business Combination, CNDA intends to file with the SEC the Registration Statement, which will include a prospectus with respect to the combined company (“PubCo”)’s securities to be issued in connection with the Proposed Business Combination and a proxy statement to be distributed to holders of CNDA’s common stock in connection with CNDA’s solicitation of proxies for the vote by CNDA’s stockholders with respect to the Proposed Business Combination and other matters to be described in the Registration Statement (the “Proxy Statement”). After the SEC declares the Registration Statement effective, CNDA plans to file the definitive Proxy Statement with the SEC and to mail copies to stockholders of CNDA as of a record date to be established for voting on the Proposed Business Combination. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the Proposed Business Combination and is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, Proxy Statement or for any other document that PubCo or CNDA may file with the SEC. Before making any investment or voting decision, investors and security holders of CNDA and Events.com are urged to read the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement, and any amendments or supplements thereto, as well as all other relevant materials filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Business Combination as they become available because they will contain important information about, Events.com, CNDA, PubCo and the Proposed Business Combination.

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France Retailer Groupement Mousquetaires Prepares for Rollout of AI-powered Shrink Reduction Solution

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Deployment of Vynamic® Smart Vision I Shrink Reduction from Diebold Nixdorf follows successful pilot program at Intermarché store in La Farlède

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Faced with the growing challenges of the retail sector, Groupement Mousquetaires, a French retail group with brands like Intermarché, Netto and Bricomarché, plans to address fraud at its self-service checkouts with an AI-powered solution from Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD). After successfully piloting Vynamic® Smart Vision I Shrink Reduction, designed to tackle the most common causes of loss in retail store environments, Groupement Mousquetaires is preparing to implement the solution across the group’s store locations. This innovative project represents a significant step forward in the fight against shrinkage at self-service checkouts (SCOs), boosting operational efficiency and enhancing the customer experience.

Vynamic Smart Vision I Shrink Reduction uses technology to analyze customers’ behavior and activities in real-time, detecting if an item passes through without being scanned, items stacked on top of each other or if a customer leaves the checkout without paying. In the event of an error, the customer is alerted via an on-screen message, and store attendants also receive an alert on their mobile terminal.

Maxime Canu, member of Inno Lab at Groupement Mousquetaires, explains: “With this AI technology solution from our partner Diebold Nixdorf, we have designed an innovation that revolutionizes self-service checkout management. It benefits everyone: customers, staff members and our retailers. The ability to reduce losses, make transactions more fluid and remove friction for consumers marks a real turning point for our sector.”

Since its introduction at the Intermarché store in La Farlède in March 2024, the AI-powered solution has produced remarkable results:  

Erroneous transactions, a major concern for retailers, dropped from 3% to less than 1%. This significant improvement highlights the effectiveness of the Smart Vision technology to identify anomalies. This advancement enables shoppers to rectify a transaction on their own and helps retailers reinforce control processes, ultimately reducing financial losses.Thanks to this solution, cashier interventions fell nearly 15%, helping transactions in the self-service checkout area become smoother and require less manual intervention. This translates into reduced waiting times and an optimized shopping experience for customers, enabling staff to concentrate on higher-value tasks.

Laurent Hugou, owner of the Intermarché store in La Farlède and president of Stime, the Information System Department of Groupement Mousquetaires, said: “Thanks to this AI-powered solution from Diebold Nixdorf we have seen a significant reduction in errors, which eases the workload for our team and improves the experience for our customers. Interactions between staff and customers have become smoother and more pleasant. After just six months in use, this technology has already become indispensable to our day-to-day operations.”

Matt Redwood, vice president, Retail Technology Solutions at Diebold Nixdorf said: “We are excited to take the next step with Groupement Mousquetaires and prepare the rollout after achieving strong results during the test phase. Our combined solution out of hardware, software and service globally has been designed alongside retailers, keeping store staff, serviceability and customer experience in mind. It provides a range of actionable outputs that help the retailer combat shrink without alienating their customers.”

About Groupement Mousquetaires
Groupement Mousquetaires was created in 1969 and is based on a private initiative. It gathers together over 3,000 independent entrepreneurs, 150,000 employees and has over 4,000 stores that are part of 7 store brands Intermarché, Netto (food); Bricomarché, Brico Cash, Bricorama (home equipment); Roady and Rapid Pare-Brise (mobility). Groupement Mousquetaires has its own support services, logistics bases and 56 factories agri-food companies, all located in France. Groupement Mousquetaires also deploys its brands in Belgium, Poland and Portugal. To find out more: www.mousquetaires.com.

About Diebold Nixdorf
Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), Incorporated, automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, our integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of consumers each day. The company has a presence in more than 100 countries with approximately 21,000 employees worldwide. Visit www.dieboldnixdorf.com for more information.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club Partners with Genpact to Drive Efficiency

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BJ’s aims to increase agility and support its growth plans

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Genpact (NYSE: G), a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future, has announced a multi-year partnership with BJ’s Wholesale Club (BJ’s), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs. The partnership aims to enhance BJ’s agility, drive innovation, and support its growth plans. Genpact is collaborating with BJ’s to provide expertise across finance and accounting, indirect procurement, HR, merchandising and other support functions.

“Across the retail industry, the demand for agility is driving smarter, more scalable operations,” said Rajnish Sinha, Global Business Unit Leader for Retail, Genpact. “Genpact is supporting BJ’s operations by applying its expertise in finance and accounting, digital adaptations, and data-driven process governance to position the company for long-term success through continuous innovation.”

The collaboration focuses on the company’s continued growth through strategic technology investments and optimized operations. ServiceNow is serving as the core platform for managing and integrating workflows.

“BJ’s is committed to driving automation and innovation to enhance productivity,” said Graham Luce, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “With Genpact’s proven operations expertise, we are focusing on growth while implementing operational improvements.”

Along with operational improvements, BJ’s is accessing top-tier talent and technology to support its growth plans.

Click here to learn more about Genpact’s services and solutions for consumer goods and retail companies.

About Genpact

Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future. Our 125,000+ people across 30+ countries are driven by our innate curiosity, entrepreneurial agility, and desire to create lasting value for clients. Powered by our purpose – the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people – we serve and transform leading enterprises, including the Fortune Global 500, with our deep business and industry knowledge, digital operations services, and expertise in data, technology, and AI.

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