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Research Solutions Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Results

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Reports 18% Revenue Increase, ARR of $17.4 Million and Record Cash Flow

HENDERSON, Nev., Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Research Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSSS), a trusted partner providing cloud-based workflow solutions to accelerate research for R&D-driven organizations, reported record financial results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2024 Summary (compared to prior-year quarter)

Total revenue of $12.1 million, a 22% increase.Platform revenue up 86% to $4.3 million. Platform revenue accounted for 35% of the revenue as compared to 23% in the prior year.Annual Recurring Revenue (“ARR”) up 84% to $17.4 million, which includes approximately $12.1 million of B2B recurring revenue and $5.4M of B2C recurring revenue.Gross profit up 44%. Total gross margin improved 710 basis points to 46.5%.Net loss of $2.8 million, or ($0.09) per diluted share, compared to $376,000 or $0.01 per diluted share. The quarter’s result includes a charge of approximately $4.3 million related to increasing the projected earnout for Scite.Adjusted EBITDA of $1.4 million, a 70% improvement and a Company quarterly record, compared to $825,000.Cash flow from operations of $2.0 million, compared to $1.5 million, a 30% improvement.

Fiscal Year 2024 Summary (compared to Fiscal 2023)

Total revenue of $44.6 million, an 18% increase.Platform revenue up 61% to $14.0 million. Transaction revenue increased 5.7% to $30.7 million.Gross profit up 34%. Total gross margin improved 500 basis points to 44.0%.Net loss of $3.8 million, or ($0.13) per diluted share, including the previously mentioned $4.3 million charge and $1.5 million in proxy and acquisition-related expenses, compared to net income of $572,000 or $0.02 per diluted share.Adjusted EBITDA of $2.2 million, which is inclusive of proxy and acquisition-related expenses of $1.4 million, a Company record, compared to $2.0 million.Cash flow from operations of $3.6 million, a Company record, compared to $3.4 million.

“Fiscal 2024 was a transformational year for the Company. We completed two acquisitions which helped position us as a vertical SaaS and AI company, helping researchers throughout their entire workflow. The integration of these acquisitions and our operational execution were meaningful contributors to our 85% year-over-year ARR growth and the double-digit increase in Adjusted EBITDA,” said Roy W. Olivier, President and CEO of Research Solutions. “There are many untapped market opportunities where our highly specialized product offerings can serve as a vital piece of the research process.  Overall, we believe we are well-positioned to deliver meaningful ARR growth while expanding Adjusted EBITDA margins, creating long-term value for our shareholders.” 

Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2024 Results

Total revenue was $12.1 million, a 22% increase from $10.0 million in the year-ago quarter primarily driven by increased platform revenue versus the prior-year period due to revenue from the Company’s acquisitions as well as organic platform revenue growth.

Platform subscription revenue for the quarter was $4.3 million, an 86% year-over-year increase. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Scite, as well as organic growth in the core Article Galaxy platform. The quarter ended with annual recurring revenue of $17.4 million, up 84% year-over-year (see the company’s definition of annual recurring revenue below).

Transaction revenue was $7.9 million, compared to $7.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. The transaction active customer count for the quarter was 1,398, compared to 1,404 customers in the prior-year quarter (see the company’s definition of active customer accounts and transactions below).

Total gross margin improved 710 basis points from the prior-year quarter to 46.5%. The increase was primarily driven by the continued revenue mix shift to the higher-margin Platforms business, as well as a 70 basis point increase in margins in the transactions business.

Total operating expenses were $5.0 million, compared to $3.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily related to the additional cost base associated with the aforementioned acquisitions, as well as increased non-cash depreciation and amortization expense related to such acquisitions. 

Other expense for the quarter was approximately $3.5 million, compared to other income of $120,000 in the prior-year quarter. The primary driver of this was $4.3M of expense related to increasing the earn-out assumption associated with the Scite acquisition.

Net loss in the fourth quarter was $2.8 million, or ($0.09) per diluted share, compared to net income of $376,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.4 million, compared to $825,000 in the year-ago quarter (see definition and further discussion about the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP term, below).

Full-Year Fiscal 2024 Results

Total revenue was $44.6 million, an 18% increase from fiscal 2023, driven by both increased platform revenue and transaction revenue.

Platform subscription revenue for fiscal 2024 was $14.0 million, a 61% year-over-year increase. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Scite, as well as organic growth in the core Article Galaxy platform.

Transaction revenue was $30.7 million, compared to $29.0 million in fiscal 2023. The increase was driven by organic growth and the impact of a full year of contribution from the acquisition of contracts from FIZ Karlsruhe, compared to six months in fiscal 2023.

Total gross margin improved 500 basis points from the prior-year to 44.0%. The increase was primarily driven by the continued revenue mix shift to the higher-margin Platforms business, as well as a 100 basis point increase in margins in the transactions business related to pricing initiatives.

Total operating expenses for the year were $20.4 million, compared to $14.5 million in fiscal 2023. The increase was primarily related to the additional cost base associated with the acquisitions, including increased non-cash depreciation and amortization expense related to such acquisitions, as well as the aforementioned proxy and acquisition-related expenses.

Net loss for fiscal 2024 was $3.8 million, or ($0.13) per diluted share, compared to net income of $572,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the prior-year. Adjusted EBITDA was $2.2 million, compared to $2.0 million in fiscal 2023 (see definition and further discussion about the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP term, below).

Conference Call
Research Solutions President and CEO Roy W. Olivier and CFO Bill Nurthen will host the conference call, followed by a question and answer period.

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT)
Dial-in number: 1-412-317-5180

The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay until October 19, 2024 by dialing  1-412-317-6671 and using the replay ID 10191850, and via the investor relations section of the company’s website at http://researchsolutions.investorroom.com/.

Fiscal Fourth Quarter Financial and Operational Summary Tables vs. Prior-Year Quarter

Quarter Ended June 30,

Twelve Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Change

% Change

2024

2023

Change

% Change

Revenue:

Platforms

$   4,277,338

$ 2,303,375

$  1,973,963

85.7 %

$ 13,956,517

$   8,683,246

$  5,273,271

60.7 %

Transactions

$   7,856,176

$ 7,656,342

199,834

2.6 %

$ 30,667,382

$ 29,020,206

1,647,176

5.7 %

Total Revenue

12,133,514

9,959,717

2,173,797

21.8 %

44,623,899

37,703,452

6,920,447

18.4 %

Gross Profit:

Platforms

3,650,286

2,028,265

1,622,021

80.0 %

11,889,314

7,655,960

4,233,353

55.3 %

Transactions

1,992,580

1,892,278

100,302

5.3 %

7,750,852

7,044,931

705,921

10.0 %

Total Gross Profit

5,642,866

3,920,543

1,722,323

43.9 %

19,640,166

14,700,891

4,939,274

33.6 %

Gross profit as a % of revenue:

Platforms

85.3 %

88.1 %

-2.7 %

85.2 %

88.2 %

-3.0 %

Transactions

25.4 %

24.7 %

0.6 %

25.3 %

24.3 %

1.0 %

Total Gross Profit

46.5 %

39.4 %

7.1 %

44.0 %

39.0 %

5.0 %

Operating Expenses:

Sales and marketing

830,195

455,030

375,165

82.4 %

3,442,503

2,285,478

1,157,025

50.6 %

Technology and product development

1,489,491

991,093

498,398

50.3 %

5,442,382

3,742,192

1,700,190

45.4 %

General and administrative

1,917,907

1,649,333

268,574

16.3 %

8,511,697

6,654,012

1,857,685

27.9 %

Depreciation and amortization

311,004

22,163

288,841

1303.3 %

836,271

52,649

783,622

1488.4 %

Stock-based compensation

426,190

585,384

(159,194)

-27.2 %

2,155,461

1,849,906

305,555

16.5 %

Foreign currency translation loss

6,336

(37,743)

44,079

116.8 %

21,395

(121,953)

143,348

117.5 %

Total Operating Expenses

4,981,123

3,665,260

1,315,863

35.9 %

20,409,709

14,462,284

5,947,425

41.1 %

Income (loss) from operations

661,743

255,283

406,460

159.2 %

(769,543)

238,608

(1,008,151)

-422.5 %

Other Income (Expenses):

Other income

(3,451,948)

120,522

(3,572,470)

NM 

(2,903,983)

338,617

(3,242,600)

NM 

Provision for income taxes

(31,022)

(59)

(30,963)

NM 

(113,071)

(5,602)

(107,469)

NM 

Total Other Income (Expenses):

(3,482,970)

120,463

(3,603,433)

NM 

(3,017,054)

333,015

(3,350,069)

NM 

Net income (loss)

$  (2,821,227)

$    375,746

(3,196,973)

NM 

$ (3,786,597)

$      571,623

(4,358,220)

NM

NM

Adjusted EBITDA

$   1,405,273

$    825,087

$      580,186

70.3 %

$   2,243,584

$   2,019,210

$     224,374

11.1 %

Quarter Ended June 30,

Twelve Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Change

% Change

2024

2023

Change

% Change

Platforms:

B2B ARR (Annual recurring revenue*):

  Beginning of Period

$ 11,653,063

$ 9,107,681

$  2,545,382

27.9 %

$   9,444,130

$   7,922,188

$  1,521,942

19.2 %

   Incremental ARR

407,139

336,448

70,691

21.0 %

2,616,072

1,521,941

1,094,131

71.9 %

  End of Period

$ 12,060,202

$ 9,444,129

$  2,616,073

27.7 %

$ 12,060,202

$   9,444,129

$  2,616,073

27.7 %

Deployments:

  Beginning of Period

983

815

168

20.6 %

835

733

102

13.9 %

   Incremental Deployments

38

20

18

90.0 %

186

102

84

82.4 %

  End of Period

1,021

835

186

22.3 %

1,021

835

186

22.3 %

ASP (Average sales price):

  Beginning of Period

$         11,855

$      11,175

$             680

6.1 %

$        11,310

$        10,808

$             502

4.6 %

  End of Period

$         11,812

$      11,310

$             502

4.4 %

$        11,812

$        11,310

$             502

4.4 %

B2C ARR (Annual recurring revenue*):

  Beginning of Period

$   4,902,975

$               –

$  4,902,975

$                 –

$                 –

$                –

   Incremental ARR

460,154

–

460,154

NM

5,363,129

–

5,363,129

NM

  End of Period

$   5,363,129

$               –

$  5,363,129

NM

$   5,363,129

$                 –

$  5,363,129

NM

Total ARR (Annualized recurring revenue):

$ 17,423,331

$ 9,444,129

$  7,979,202

84.5 %

$ 17,423,331

$   9,444,129

$  7,979,202

84.5 %

Transaction Customers:

Corporate customers

1,093

1,090

3

0.3 %

1,088

1,012

76

7.5 %

Academic customers

305

314

(9)

-2.9 %

316

304

12

4.0 %

Total customers

1,398

1,404

(6)

-0.4 %

1,404

1,316

88

6.7 %

Active Customer Accounts, Transactions and Annual Recurring Revenue

The company defines active customer accounts as the sum of the total quantity of customers per month for each month in the period divided by the respective number of months in the period. The quantity of customers per month is defined as customers with at least one transaction during the month.

A transaction is an order for a unit of copyrighted content fulfilled or managed in the Platform.

The company defines annual recurring revenue (“ARR”) as the value of contracted Platform subscription recurring revenue normalized to a one-year period.  For B2C ARR, this includes the annualized value of monthly subscriptions, meaning their monthly value multiplied by twelve.

Use of Non-GAAP Measure – Adjusted EBITDA

Research Solutions’ management evaluates and makes operating decisions using various financial metrics. In addition to the company’s GAAP results, management also considers the non-GAAP measure of Adjusted EBITDA. Management believes that this non-GAAP measure provides useful information about the company’s operating results.

The tables below provide a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss), plus interest expense, other income (expense) including any change in fair value of contingent earnout liability, foreign currency transaction loss, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, gain on sale of discontinued operations, and other potential adjustments that may arise. Set forth below is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss):

Quarter Ended June 30,

Twelve Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Change

% Change

2024

2023

Change

% Change

Net Income (loss)

$  (2,821,227)

$    375,746

$ (3,196,973)

NM

$ (3,786,597)

$      571,623

$(4,358,220)

NM

 Add (deduct):

–

Other income (expense)

3,451,948

(120,522)

3,572,470

NM

2,903,983

(338,617)

3,242,600

NM

Foreign currency translation loss

6,336

(37,743)

44,079

116.8 %

21,395

(121,953)

143,348

117.5 %

Provision for income taxes

31,022

59

30,963

NM

113,071

5,602

107,469

NM

Depreciation and amortization

311,004

22,163

288,841

1303.3 %

836,271

52,649

783,622

1488.4 %

Stock-based compensation

426,190

585,384

(159,194)

-27.2 %

2,155,461

1,849,906

305,555

16.5 %

Gain on sale of disc. ops.

–

–

–

–

–

–

 Adjusted EBITDA

$   1,405,273

$    825,087

$      580,186

70.3 %

$   2,243,584

$   2,019,210

$     224,374

11.1 %

About Research Solutions 
Research Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSSS) provides cloud-based technologies to streamline the process of obtaining, managing, and creating intellectual property. Founded in 2006 as Reprints Desk, the company was a pioneer in developing solutions to serve researchers. Today, more than 70 percent of the top pharmaceutical companies, prestigious universities, and emerging businesses rely on Article Galaxy, the company’s SaaS research platform, to streamline access to the latest scientific research and data with 24/7 customer support. For more information and details, please visit www.researchsolutions.com 

Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may contain “forward-looking statements” regarding future events and our future results. All statements other than statements of historical facts are statements that could be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the markets in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects”, “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “endeavors,” “strives,” “may,” or variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, estimate or verify. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include those factors described in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, as such may be amended or supplemented by subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Examples of forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding enhanced product offerings, additional customers, and the Company’s prospects for growth. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements. For more information, please refer to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

 

Research Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets

June 30, 

June 30, 

2024

2023

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

6,100,031

$

13,545,333

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $68,579 and $85,015, respectively

6,879,800

6,153,063

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

643,553

400,340

Prepaid royalties

1,067,237

1,202,678

Total current assets

14,690,621

21,301,414

Non-current assets:

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $922,558 and $881,908,
respectively

88,011

70,193

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1,535,310 and $747,355,
respectively ($8,343,056 provisional)

10,764,261

462,068

Goodwill ($13,171,486 provisional)

16,315,888

—

Deposits and other assets

981

1,052

Total assets

$

41,859,762

$

21,834,727

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

8,843,612

$

8,079,516

Deferred revenue

9,023,848

6,424,724

Total current liabilities

17,867,460

14,504,240

Non-current liabilities:

Contingent earnout liability

12,298,114

—

Total liabilities

30,165,574

14,504,240

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and
outstanding

—

—

Common stock; $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 32,295,373 and
29,487,508 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

32,295

29,487

Additional paid-in capital

38,089,958

29,941,873

Accumulated deficit

(26,309,246)

(22,522,649)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(118,819)

(118,224)

Total stockholders’ equity

11,694,188

7,330,487

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

41,859,762

$

21,834,727

 

Research Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Loss

Years Ended

June 30, 

2024

2023

Revenue:

Platforms

$

13,956,517

$

8,683,246

Transactions

30,667,382

29,020,206

Total revenue

44,623,899

37,703,452

Cost of revenue:

Platforms

2,067,203

1,027,286

Transactions

22,916,530

21,975,275

Total cost of revenue

24,983,733

23,002,561

Gross profit

19,640,166

14,700,891

Operating expenses:

Selling, general and administrative

19,573,438

14,409,634

Depreciation and amortization

836,271

52,649

Total operating expenses

20,409,709

14,462,283

Income (loss) from operations

(769,543)

238,608

Other income

333,088

338,617

Change in fair value of contingent earnout liability

(3,237,071)

—

Income (loss) from operations before provision for income taxes

(3,673,526)

577,225

Provision for income taxes

(113,071)

(5,602)

Net income (loss)

(3,786,597)

571,623

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Foreign currency translation

(595)

3,717

Comprehensive income (loss)

$

(3,787,192)

$

575,340

Basic income (loss) per common share:

Net income (loss) per share

$

(0.13)

$

0.02

Weighted average common shares outstanding

28,863,949

26,860,761

Diluted income (loss) per common share:

Net income (loss) per share

$

(0.13)

$

0.02

Weighted average common shares outstanding

28,863,949

29,139,759

 

Research Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years Ended

June 30, 

2024

2023

Cash flow from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$

(3,786,597)

$

571,623

Adjustment to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

836,271

52,649

Fair value of vested stock options

140,150

375,189

Fair value of vested restricted common stock

1,994,362

1,418,718

Fair value of vested unrestricted common stock

—

68,272

Modification cost of accelerated vesting of restricted common stock

20,949

56,000

Adjustment to contingent earnout liability

3,237,071

—

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(344,020)

(901,518)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(164,579)

(124,314)

Prepaid royalties

135,441

(356,026)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

560,027

1,337,056

Deferred revenue

921,879

886,198

Net cash provided by operating activities

3,550,954

3,383,847

Cash flow from investing activities:

Purchase of property and equipment

(71,510)

(47,209)

Payment for acquisition of Resolute, net of cash acquired

(2,718,253)

—

Payment for acquisition of Scite, net of cash acquired

(7,305,493)

—

Payment for non-refundable deposit for asset acquisition

—

(297,450)

Net cash used in investing activities

(10,095,256)

(344,659)

Cash flow from financing activities:

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

—

57,500

Common stock repurchase

(554,202)

(104,250)

Payment of contingent acquisition consideration

(351,649)

(50,509)

Net cash used in financing activities

(905,851)

(97,259)

Effect of exchange rate changes

4,851

229

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(7,445,302)

2,942,158

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

13,545,333

10,603,175

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

6,100,031

$

13,545,333

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

Cash paid for income taxes

$

113,071

$

5,602

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

Contingent consideration accrual on asset acquisition

$

32,022

$

138,428

 

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Kawasaki and CB&I Sign Strategic Collaborative Agreement for Promoting Commercial-Use Liquefied Hydrogen Supply Chain

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HOUSTON, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Kawasaki) and CB&I, a wholly owned unrestricted subsidiary of McDermott, announced today their signing of a strategic agreement for promoting a commercial-use liquefied hydrogen (LH2) supply chain and realizing a zero-carbon-emission society. The signing ceremony took place at Gastech Exhibition & Conference in Houston on September 18, 2024.

“We are very pleased for this opportunity to build and launch a commercial liquefied hydrogen supply chain in cooperation with CB&I,” said Motohiko Nishimura, President, Energy Solutions & Marine Engineering Company, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. “By taking advantage of both companies’ strengths and specialized know-how, we aim to cost down hydrogen, strengthen hydrogen supply chain competitiveness, and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon society.”

Both companies will use their specialized know-how to provide infrastructure that will enable commercial-scale international LH2 supply chains in order to help achieve carbon-neutrality. By leveraging our combined expertise to deliver large-scale LH2 infrastructure solutions, CB&I and Kawasaki are removing barriers, driving down costs and enhancing scalability across the entire supply chain.

“This strategic partnership represents a significant advancement in liquid hydrogen storage capabilities,” said Mark Butts, Senior Vice President of CB&I. “Our technical expertise and extensive experience in liquid hydrogen storage position us at the forefront of the energy transition, delivering reliable storage solutions and executing projects worldwide with proven success.”

Under this agreement, the companies will provide infrastructure to advance the global realization of a sustainable energy economy and meet decarbonization targets. This collaboration will reduce LH2 infrastructure costs and contribute to more widespread use of this clean and efficient energy source.

About CB&I
CB&I is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks, and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout its 130-year history, CB&I has the global expertise and strategically located operations to provide its customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects. CB&I is a wholly owned unrestricted subsidiary of McDermott. To learn more, visit www.cbi.com.

About McDermott
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach engineered to responsibly harness and transform global energy resources into the products the world needs. From concept to commissioning, McDermott’s innovative expertise and capabilities advance the next generation of global energy infrastructure—empowering a brighter, more sustainable future for us all. Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott’s locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include more than 30,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.

About Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. is general engineering manufacturer with over 125 years of experience manufacturing products spanning land, sea and air. Kawasaki established the Kawasaki Group’s new vision statement, “Group Vision 2030: Trustworthy Solutions for the Future,” and is focusing on three fields, “A Safe and Secure Remotely-Connected Society,” “Near-Future Mobility,” and “Energy and Environmental Solutions” in order to provide solutions for social issues. For “Energy and Environmental Solutions” in particular, by securing the technology necessary for the entire supply chain (for production, transportation, storage and utilization) ahead of the rest of the world, Kawasaki aims to bring about a society that utilizes hydrogen, the ultimate clean energy that emits no carbon dioxide when used. To learn more, visit https://global.kawasaki.com/en.

Forward-Looking Statements
McDermott cautions that statements in this communication which are forward-looking, and provide other than historical information, involve risks, contingencies and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements about the expected benefits from the collaboration agreement discussed in this press release.  Although we believe that the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct. Those statements are made by using various underlying assumptions and are subject to numerous risks, contingencies and uncertainties, including, among others: adverse changes in the markets in which we operate or credit or capital markets; our inability to successfully execute on contracts in backlog; changes in project design or schedules; the availability of qualified personnel; changes in the terms, scope or timing of contracts, contract cancellations, change orders and other modifications and actions by our customers and other business counterparties; changes in industry norms; actions by lenders, other creditors, customers and other business counterparties of McDermott and adverse outcomes in legal or other dispute resolution proceedings. If one or more of these risks materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. This communication reflects the views of McDermott’s management as of the date hereof. Except to the extent required by applicable law, McDermott undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.

For media inquiries, please use the contact information below:

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Halal Route Application – Eat, Travel around Thailand, Safe and Sound Halal Style

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BANGKOK, Thailand, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Halal Science Center, Chulalongkorn University has developed Halal Route, an application that lists restaurants, lodging, mosques, prayer directions, and tourist attractions in Thailand under Islamic tourism principles. It hopes to help Muslim tourists travel in Thailand with peace of mind, and supports tourism industry operators to grow and welcome a growing number of Muslim tourists.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) predicts that in 2024 there will be around 168 million Islamic tourists worldwide.  According to the Mastercard-Crescent Rating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI 2024), Thailand is the 32nd most popular destination for Muslim tourists.  However, the major problem Muslim tourists encounter in Thailand is finding Halal-accredited restaurants, hotels, accommodations, or tourist attractions with service areas (such as prayer rooms) that are compliant with the Islamic way.

“Halal Route” is a travel aggregator app that collects searchable information on Halal restaurants, mosques, prayer locations, times, and directions for prayers (the qibla), tourist attractions, Muslim villages or communities, hotels, accommodations, etc.  This app is linked to Google Maps for navigation with precision. It also supports 3 languages, Thai, English, and Arabic, so that Muslim tourists can live and travel more comfortably and with peace of mind,” said Mr.Erfun Weahama, Science Service Officer, Halal Route App development team.

Dr. Anat Denyingyot, Assistant Director of the Halal Science Center, emphasized that the Halal Route application has the most reliable and comprehensive information on halal tourism in Thailand today. “All restaurants and locations have had on-site visits and are audited according to standards approved by a trusted authority or organization, such as certifications from religious organizations or halal food-related entities, as well as management systems to guarantee and be responsible for halal conditions (the HAL-Q system),” Dr. Anat assured.

Currently, the application has more than 1,100 restaurants in its database, and new locations and services are being updated, covering more than 40 provinces from north to south of Thailand that are popular among tourists.

“Halal Route is not only for navigation, but a platform that connects Muslim communities from around the world who have the opportunity to visit Thailand,” Associate Professor Dr.Winai Dahlan, Director of the Halal Science Center concluded.

The Halal Route application is free to download on both iOS and Android systems.

Read the full article at https://www.chula.ac.th/en/highlight/185916/  

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