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Revenue of $3.9 billion, with organic growth of 6.5%

Net income of $385.9 million

Diluted earnings per share of $1.95; $2.03 Non-GAAP adjusted

Operating income of $600.1 million; EBITA of $622.3 million and 16.0% margin

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

“Omnicom delivered a strong quarter, with 6.5% organic revenue growth, and 7.9% EBITA growth. We did so while continuing to strengthen our organization by investing in talent, service capabilities, and technology platforms to enhance our client offerings,” said John Wren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Omnicom. “Our cash flow improved, and we continued our very disciplined capital allocation. With exceptional new business wins and exciting new work for our clients, we expect to finish the year with strong momentum.”

Third Quarter 2024 Results

$ in millions, except per share amounts

Three Months Ended September 30,

2024

2023

Revenue

$         3,882.6

$         3,578.1

Operating Income

600.1

560.8

Operating Income Margin

15.5 %

15.7 %

Net Income1

385.9

371.9

Net Income per Share – Diluted1

$               1.95

$               1.86

Non-GAAP Measures:2,3,4

EBITA6

622.3

576.5

EBITA Margin

16.0 %

16.1 %

Adjusted EBITA

622.3

576.5

Adjusted EBITA Margin

16.0 %

16.1 %

Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income per Share – Diluted

$               2.03

$               1.92

Notes 1-6, see page 10. 

Revenue
Revenue in the third quarter of 2024 increased $304.5 million, or 8.5%, to $3,882.6 million. Worldwide revenue growth in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023 was led by an increase in organic revenue of $231.3 million, or 6.5%. Acquisition revenue, net of disposition revenue, increased revenue by $74.4 million, or 2.1%, primarily due to the Flywheel Digital acquisition in the Precision Marketing discipline during the first quarter of 2024. The impact of foreign currency translation was neutral.

Organic growth by discipline in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023 was as follows: 9.4% for Advertising & Media, 35.3% for Experiential, 4.3% for Public Relations, 0.8% for Precision Marketing, and 0.3% for Execution & Support, partially offset by declines of 1.1% for Healthcare, and 5.4% for Branding & Retail Commerce.

Organic growth by region in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023 was as follows: 6.5% for the United States, 10.9% for Asia Pacific, 6.8% for Euro Markets & Other Europe, 24.8% for the Middle East & Africa, 8.7% for Latin America, and 1.5% for Other North America, partially offset by a decline of 0.2% for the United Kingdom.

Expenses
Operating expenses increased $265.2 million, or 8.8%, to $3,282.5 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023.

Salary and service costs increased $209.5 million, or 8.1%, to $2,796.0 million. These costs tend to fluctuate with changes in revenue and are comprised of salary and related costs, which include employee compensation and benefits costs, freelance labor, third-party service costs, and third-party incidental costs. Salary and related costs increased $90.2 million, or 5.1%, to $1,846.9 million, primarily due to our acquisition of Flywheel Digital. Third-party service costs include third-party supplier costs when we act as principal in providing services to our clients. Third-party incidental costs that are required to be included in revenue primarily consist of client-related travel and incidental out-of-pocket costs, which are billed back to the client directly at our cost. Third-party service costs increased $105.7 million, or 15.6%, to $784.5 million, primarily as a result of organic growth in our Advertising & Media and Experiential disciplines. Third-party incidental costs increased $13.6 million, or 9.0%, to $164.6 million.

Occupancy and other costs, which are less directly linked to changes in revenue than salary and service costs, increased $37.0 million, or 12.8%, to $325.6 million. The increase is primarily related to our acquisition activity during the year. Increased office and other related costs were partially offset by lower rent expense.

SG&A expenses increased $9.7 million, or 10.8%, to $99.5 million, primarily due to professional fees related to strategic initiatives.

Operating Income
Operating income increased $39.3 million, or 7.0%, to $600.1 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023, and the related margin decreased to 15.5% from 15.7%.

Interest Expense, net
Net interest expense in the third quarter of 2024 increased $2.1 million to $40.4 million compared to the third quarter of 2023. Interest expense increased $12.9 million to $66.4 million, primarily due to higher outstanding debt, and interest income increased, primarily due to higher cash balances. In August 2024, we issued $600 million aggregate principal amount of 5.3% Senior Notes due 2034. Net proceeds from the offering, along with available cash, will be used to fund the $750 million repayment of our 3.65% Senior Notes due November 1, 2024.

Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased period-over-period to 26.8% from 26.0%.

Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. and Diluted Net Income per Share
Net income – Omnicom Group Inc. for the third quarter of 2024 increased $14.0 million, or 3.8%, to $385.9 million compared to the third quarter of 2023. Diluted shares outstanding for the third quarter of 2024 decreased 0.9% to 198.2 million from 199.9 million as a result of net share repurchases. Diluted net income per share of $1.95 increased $0.09, or 4.8%, from $1.86.  Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income per Share – Diluted for the third quarter of 2024 increased $0.11, or 5.7%, to $2.03 from $1.92. Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income per Share – Diluted excluded $16.4 million and $11.6 million of after-tax amortization of acquired and internally developed strategic platform assets in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively. We present Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income per Share – Diluted to allow for comparability with the prior year period.

EBITA
EBITA and Adjusted EBITA increased $45.8 million, or 7.9%, to $622.3 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023, and the related margin decreased to 16.0% from 16.1%. EBITA and Adjusted EBITA excluded amortization of acquired and internally developed strategic platform assets of $22.2 million and $15.7 million in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Risks and Uncertainties
Current global economic disruptions, including geopolitical events, international hostilities, acts of terrorism, public health crises, high and sustained inflation in countries that comprise our major markets, high interest rates, and labor and supply chain issues could cause economic uncertainty and volatility. The impact of these issues on our business will vary by geographic market and discipline. We monitor economic conditions closely, as well as client revenue levels and other factors. In response to reductions in revenue, we can take actions to align our cost structure with changes in client demand and manage our working capital. However, there can be no assurance as to the effectiveness of our efforts to mitigate any impact of the current and future adverse economic conditions, reductions in client revenue, changes in client creditworthiness, and other developments.

Definitions – Components of Revenue Change
We use certain terms in describing the components of the change in revenue above. 

Foreign exchange rate impact: calculated by translating the current period’s local currency revenue using the prior period average exchange rates to derive current period constant currency revenue. The foreign exchange rate impact is the difference between the current period revenue in U.S. Dollars and the current period constant currency revenue.

Acquisition revenue, net of disposition revenue: Acquisition revenue is calculated as if the acquisition occurred twelve months prior to the acquisition date by aggregating the comparable prior period revenue of acquisitions through the acquisition date. As a result, acquisition revenue excludes the positive or negative difference between our current period revenue subsequent to the acquisition date, and the comparable prior period revenue and the positive or negative growth after the acquisition date is attributed to organic growth. Disposition revenue is calculated as if the disposition occurred twelve months prior to the disposition date by aggregating the comparable prior period revenue of disposals through such date. The acquisition revenue and disposition revenue amounts are netted in the description above.

Organic growth: calculated by subtracting the foreign exchange rate impact component and the acquisition revenue, net of disposition revenue component from total revenue growth.

Conference Call
Omnicom will host a conference call to review its financial results on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.  A live webcast of the call, along with the related slide presentation, will be available at Omnicom’s investor relations website, investor.omnicomgroup.com, and a webcast replay will be made available after the call concludes.

Corporate Responsibility
At Omnicom, we are committed to promoting responsible practices and making positive contributions to society around the globe. Please explore our website (omnicomgroup.com/corporate-responsibility) for highlights of our progress across the areas on which we focus: Empower People, Protect Our Planet, Lead Responsibly.

About Omnicom
Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) is a leading provider of data-inspired, creative marketing and sales solutions. Omnicom’s iconic agency brands are home to the industry’s most innovative communications specialists who are focused on driving intelligent business outcomes for their clients. The company offers a wide range of services in advertising, strategic media planning and buying, precision marketing, retail and digital commerce, branding, experiential, public relations, healthcare marketing and other specialty marketing services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit www.omnicomgroup.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We present financial measures determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and adjustments to the GAAP presentation (“Non-GAAP”), which we believe are meaningful for understanding our performance. We believe these measures are useful in evaluating the impact of certain items on operating performance and allows for comparability between reporting periods. EBITA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization of acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets, and EBITA margin is defined as EBITA divided by revenue. We use EBITA and EBITA margin as additional operating performance measures, which exclude the non-cash amortization expense of acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets. We also use Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Income Margin, Adjusted EBITA, Adjusted EBITA Margin, Adjusted Income Tax Expense, Adjusted Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. and Adjusted Net Income per share – Omnicom Group Inc. – Diluted as additional operating performance measures. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures as reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this document contain forward-looking statements, including statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, from time to time, the Company or its representatives have made, or may make, forward-looking statements, orally or in writing. These statements may discuss goals, intentions and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, results of operations or financial position, or otherwise, based on current beliefs of the Company’s management as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company’s management. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project” or similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company’s control. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include: adverse economic conditions, including those caused by geopolitical events, international hostilities, acts of terrorism, public health crises, high and sustained inflation in countries that comprise our major markets, high interest rates, and labor and supply chain issues affecting the distribution of our clients’ products; international, national, or local economic conditions that could adversely affect the Company or its clients; losses on media purchases and production costs incurred on behalf of clients; reductions in client spending, a slowdown in client payments, and a deterioration or disruption in the credit markets; the ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients in the manner anticipated; changes in client advertising, marketing, and corporate communications requirements; failure to manage potential conflicts of interest between or among clients; unanticipated changes related to competitive factors in the advertising, marketing, and corporate communications industries; unanticipated changes to, or the ability to hire and retain key personnel; currency exchange rate fluctuations; reliance on information technology systems and risks related to cybersecurity incidents; effective management of the risks, challenges and efficiencies presented by utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and related partnerships in our business; changes in legislation or governmental regulations affecting the Company or its clients; risks associated with assumptions the Company makes in connection with its acquisitions, critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; the Company’s international operations, which are subject to the risks of currency repatriation restrictions, social or political conditions, and an evolving regulatory environment in high-growth markets and developing countries; and risks related to our environmental, social, and governance goals and initiatives, including impacts from regulators and other stakeholders, and the impact of factors outside of our control on such goals and initiatives. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s business, including those described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” and Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required under applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

OMNICOM GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended 

September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenue

$    3,882.6

$    3,578.1

$  11,366.9

$  10,631.3

Operating Expenses:

Salary and service costs

2,796.0

2,586.5

8,288.7

7,747.2

Occupancy and other costs

325.6

288.6

953.9

877.9

Real estate and other repositioning costs1

57.8

191.5

Gain on disposition of subsidiary1

(78.8)

Cost of services

3,121.6

2,875.1

9,300.4

8,737.8

Selling, general and administrative expenses

99.5

89.8

295.8

278.1

Depreciation and amortization

61.4

52.4

181.4

157.4

Total operating expenses1

3,282.5

3,017.3

9,777.6

9,173.3

Operating Income

600.1

560.8

1,589.3

1,458.0

Interest Expense

66.4

53.5

182.9

165.9

Interest Income

26.0

15.2

74.0

80.9

Income Before Income Taxes and Income From Equity Method Investments

559.7

522.5

1,480.4

1,373.0

Income Tax Expense1

150.2

136.1

389.9

360.7

Income From Equity Method Investments

0.4

1.9

4.6

3.1

Net Income1

409.9

388.3

1,095.1

1,015.4

Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests

24.0

16.4

62.5

49.7

Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc.1

$        385.9

$        371.9

$    1,032.6

$        965.7

Net Income Per Share – Omnicom Group Inc.:

Basic

$          1.97

$          1.88

$          5.25

$          4.84

Diluted1

$          1.95

$          1.86

$          5.19

$          4.78

Dividends Declared Per Common Share

$          0.70

$          0.70

$          2.10

$          2.10

Operating income margin

15.5 %

15.7 %

14.0 %

13.7 %

Non-GAAP Measures:4

EBITA2

$        622.3

$        576.5

$    1,654.5

$    1,503.2

EBITA Margin2

16.0 %

16.1 %

14.6 %

14.1 %

EBITA – Adjusted1,2

$        622.3

$        576.5

$    1,712.3

$    1,615.9

EBITA Margin – Adjusted1,2

16.0 %

16.1 %

15.1 %

15.2 %

Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income Per Share – Omnicom Group Inc. – Diluted1,3

$          2.03

$          1.92

$          5.65

$          5.39

1)

See Notes 3-5 on page 10 regarding our repositioning actions.

2)

See Note 6 on page 10 for the definition of EBITA.

3)

Beginning with the first quarter of 2024, Adjusted Net Income per Share – Diluted excludes after-tax amortization of acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets. We believe these measures are useful in evaluating the impact of these items on operating performance and allows for comparability between reporting periods.

4)

See Non-GAAP reconciliations starting on page 8.

 

OMNICOM GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

DETAIL OF OPERATING EXPENSES

(Unaudited)

(In millions)

Three Months Ended 

September 30,

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenue

$           3,882.6

$       3,578.1

$        11,366.9

$        10,631.3

Operating Expenses:

Salary and service costs:

Salary and related costs

1,846.9

1,756.7

5,531.1

5,306.7

Third-party service costs1

784.5

678.8

2,293.8

2,033.9

Third-party incidental costs2

164.6

151.0

463.8

406.6

Total salary and service costs

2,796.0

2,586.5

8,288.7

7,747.2

Occupancy and other costs

325.6

288.6

953.9

877.9

Real estate and other repositioning costs3

57.8

191.5

Gain on disposition of subsidiary3

(78.8)

    Cost of services

3,121.6

2,875.1

9,300.4

8,737.8

Selling, general and administrative expenses

99.5

89.8

295.8

278.1

Depreciation and amortization

61.4

52.4

181.4

157.4

Total operating expenses

3,282.5

3,017.3

9,777.6

9,173.3

Operating Income

$              600.1

$          560.8

$           1,589.3

$           1,458.0

1)

Third-party service costs include third-party supplier costs when we act as principal in providing services to our clients.

2)

Third-party incidental costs primarily consist of client-related travel and incidental out-of-pocket costs, which we bill back to the client directly at our cost and which we are required to include in revenue.

3)

See Notes 3-5 on page 10 regarding our repositioning actions.

 

OMNICOM GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(Unaudited)

(In millions)

Three Months Ended 

September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net Income  – Omnicom Group Inc.

$       385.9

$       371.9

$    1,032.6

$       965.7

Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests

24.0

16.4

62.5

49.7

Net Income

409.9

388.3

1,095.1

1,015.4

Income From Equity Method Investments

0.4

1.9

4.6

3.1

Income Tax Expense

150.2

136.1

389.9

360.7

Income Before Income Taxes and Income From Equity Method Investments

559.7

522.5

1,480.4

1,373.0

Interest Expense

66.4

53.5

182.9

165.9

Interest Income

26.0

15.2

74.0

80.9

Operating Income

600.1

560.8

1,589.3

1,458.0

Add back: amortization of acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets1

22.2

15.7

65.2

45.2

Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangible assets (“EBITA”)1

$       622.3

$       576.5

$    1,654.5

$    1,503.2

Amortization of other purchased and internally developed software

4.3

4.6

13.4

13.7

Depreciation

34.9

32.1

102.8

98.5

EBITDA

$       661.5

$       613.2

$    1,770.7

$    1,615.4

EBITA

$       622.3

$       576.5

$    1,654.5

$    1,503.2

Real estate and other repositioning costs2

57.8

191.5

Gain on disposition of subsidiary2

(78.8)

EBITA – Adjusted1,2

$       622.3

$       576.5

$    1,712.3

$    1,615.9

Revenue

$    3,882.6

$    3,578.1

$  11,366.9

$  10,631.3

Non-GAAP Measures:

EBITA1

$       622.3

$       576.5

$    1,654.5

$    1,503.2

EBITA Margin1

16.0 %

16.1 %

14.6 %

14.1 %

EBITA – Adjusted1,2

$       622.3

$       576.5

$    1,712.3

$    1,615.9

EBITA Margin  – Adjusted1

16.0 %

16.1 %

15.1 %

15.2 %

1)

See Note 6 on page 10 for the definition of EBITA.

2)

See Notes 3-5 on page 10 regarding our repositioning actions.

The above table reconciles the U.S. GAAP financial measure of Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. to EBITDA, EBITA, and EBITA – Adjusted. We use EBITA and EBITA Margin as additional operating performance measures, which exclude the non-cash amortization expense of acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets. The above table also presents Non-GAAP adjustments to EBITA to present EBITA – Adjusted for the periods presented. Accordingly, we believe EBITA, EBITA Margin, EBITA – Adjusted, and EBITA Margin – Adjusted are useful measures for investors to evaluate the comparability of the performance of our business year to year.

 

OMNICOM GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(Unaudited)

(In millions)

Three Months Ended September 30,

Reported
2024

Non-GAAP
Adj.

Non-GAAP
2024 Adj.

Reported
2023

Non-GAAP
Adj.

Non-GAAP
2023 Adj.

Revenue

$ 3,882.6

$             —

$ 3,882.6

$ 3,578.1

$             —

$ 3,578.1

Operating Expenses

3,282.5

3,282.5

3,017.3

3,017.3

Operating Income

600.1

600.1

560.8

560.8

Operating Income Margin

15.5 %

15.5 %

15.7 %

15.7 %

Nine Months Ended September 30,

Reported  
2024

Non-GAAP
Adj.

Non-GAAP
2024 Adj.

Reported
2023

Non-GAAP
Adj. (1)

Non-GAAP
2023 Adj.

Revenue

$  11,366.9

$             —

$  11,366.9

$  10,631.3

$             —

$  10,631.3

Operating Expenses1

9,777.6

(57.8)

9,719.8

9,173.3

(112.7)

9,060.6

Operating Income

1,589.3

57.8

1,647.1

1,458.0

112.7

1,570.7

Operating Income Margin

14.0 %

14.5 %

13.7 %

14.8 %

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net Income

Net Income
per Share-
Diluted

Net Income

Net Income
per Share-
Diluted

Net Income

Net Income
per Share-
Diluted

Net Income

Net Income
per Share-
Diluted

Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. – Reported

$   385.9

$           1.95

$   371.9

$           1.86

$  1,032.6

$           5.19

$   965.7

$           4.78

Real estate and other repositioning costs1

42.9

0.22

145.5

0.72

Gain on disposition of subsidiary1

(55.9)

(0.28)

Amortization of acquired intangible assets and internally
developed strategic platform assets (after-tax)2

16.4

0.08

11.6

0.06

48.2

0.24

33.4

0.17

Non-GAAP Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. – Adjusted2,3

$   402.3

$           2.03

$   383.5

$           1.92

$  1,123.7

$           5.65

$  1,088.7

$           5.39

1)

See Notes 3-5 on page 10 regarding our repositioning actions.

2)

Beginning with the first quarter of 2024, Adjusted Net Income per Share – Diluted excludes after-tax amortization of acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets. We believe these measures are useful in evaluating the impact of these items on operating performance and allows for comparability between reporting periods.

3)

Weighted-average diluted Shares for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were 198.2 million and 199.9 million, respectively. Weighted-average diluted shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were 198.9 million and 202.0 million, respectively. The above tables reconcile the GAAP financial measures of Operating Income, Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc., and Net Income per Share – Diluted to adjusted Non-GAAP financial measures of Non-GAAP Operating Income – Adjusted, Non-GAAP Net Income-Omnicom Group Inc. – Adjusted and Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income per Share – Diluted. Management believes these Non-GAAP measures are useful for investors to evaluate the comparability of the performance of our business year to year.

 

NOTES:

1)

Net Income and Net Income per Share for Omnicom Group Inc.

2)

See non-GAAP reconciliations starting on page 8.

3)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, operating expenses include $57.8 million ($42.9 million after-tax) of repositioning costs, primarily related to severance, which reduce diluted net income per share- Omnicom Group Inc. by $0.22. There were no repositioning costs for the three months ended September 30, 2024.

4)

There were no repositioning costs impacting the three months ended September 30, 2023.

5)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, operating expenses included real estate operating lease impairment charges, severance, and other exit costs of $191.5 million ($145.5 million after-tax) related to repositioning actions we took in the first and second quarters of 2023 to reduce our real estate requirements, rebalance our workforce, and consolidate operations in certain markets. In addition, in the second quarter of 2023, we recorded a gain of $78.8 million ($55.9 million after tax) on disposition of certain of our research businesses in the Execution & Support discipline. The net impact of these actions reduced diluted net income per share- Omnicom Group Inc. by $0.44.

6)

Beginning with the first quarter of 2024, EBITA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets. As a result, we reclassified the prior year periods to be consistent with the revised definition, which reduced EBITA from previously reported amounts.

 

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For the first time, Robinhood customers will have access to index options, expanding their trading capabilities on its platformCboe’s index options – S&P 500 Index, Cboe Volatility Index, Russell 2000 Index, and Mini S&P 500 Index options – soon available to Robinhood customers on its platformLaunch taps into rising investor demand for options trading, market data and education

CHICAGO and MIAMI, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, and Robinhood Markets Inc. today announced at the HOOD Summit in Miami, Florida, Robinhood’s upcoming launch of Cboe’s index options on its platform.  For the first time, Robinhood customers will soon be able to trade index options – including Cboe’s flagship S&P 500 Index (SPX) options, Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) options, Russell 2000 Index (RUT) options and Mini SPX (XSP) options – expanding their trading capabilities on its platform.

Cboe’s proprietary suite of index options will provide Robinhood’s customers potential new ways to gain broad U.S. market exposure, hedge against U.S. large-cap and U.S. small-cap equity market volatility, generate income and capitalize on market movements1 on Robinhood’s platform. Index options offer the benefits of cash-settlement (accounts are debited or credited in cash; there is no physical transfer of shares) and European-style exercise (options expire on their expiration date; there is no risk of early assignment).

“The rise of the retail investor is one of the greatest forces reshaping financial markets today,” said Dave Howson, Global President at Cboe Global Markets. “Retail traders have expanded their financial knowledge and trading experience in recent years to become much more sophisticated, and now, they are seeking new opportunities to further elevate their trading strategies. Cboe’s proprietary index options are among some of the world’s most popular, liquid and actively traded options products, which we believe will be a welcome addition to the retail trader’s toolkit. Cboe’s index options have long been used by institutional investors to manage risk and build wealth. Now, with Robinhood offering index options to its growing user base, we are excited even more investors may access the utility of our products.”

Robinhood makes Cboe Global Indices Feed, which provides real-time index values for products like SPX, VIX and RUT options, available to its customers. The feed may offer additional data to support customers when making their own trading decisions.

“Robinhood continues to deliver innovative and intuitive trading solutions that empower retail investors, and our collaboration with Cboe aligns perfectly with that mission,” said Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood. “As our customers have grown, they have asked us for access to more advanced assets including index options, which allow them to diversify their portfolio and better manage risk. Adding index options to Robinhood is a natural extension of our product offering and has been one of the most requested asset classes by our customers. This will be another powerful tool to help them navigate their financial future.”

Demand for options trading has risen among both retail and institutional investors who may be seeking tools to manage risk and capture market opportunities. In 2023, total U.S. options volumes exceeded 11 billion contracts, marking the fourth consecutive year of record volumes and a 126% increase since 20192. Average daily volumes this year through third-quarter 20243 was 47 million contracts, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year.

Cboe’s proprietary product suite has similarly seen increasing investor participation, with average daily volumes reaching a record high of 4.2 million contracts during third-quarter 2024, up 13% from third-quarter 2023. In response to growing investor demand, Cboe’s Options Institute, a leader in options education for more than 35 years, has expanded its offerings to include free online courses, webinars, interactive tutorials and insights from top market experts and academics, all tailored to help retail traders – whether beginners or seasoned investors – enhance their understanding of index options and build the knowledge they need to trade with confidence.

“As we move through 2024, one theme is clear: the need for robust risk management tools has never been greater and we see both institutional and retail participants, domestic and international, increasingly turning to options,” said Catherine Clay, Global Head of Derivatives at Cboe Global Markets. “We see that investors are trading options with both longer and shorter durations and utilizing various strategies – whether hedging event risk, systematically selling call and put spreads to generate income, or trading options within a shorter time horizon to capture intraday moves. The U.S. options market has never been more vibrant and robust, and, as the options industry leader, Cboe remains committed to providing all investors access to this deep and growing liquidity pool.”

For more information on Cboe’s proprietary index options and educational offerings, visit: https://go.cboe.com/youhaveoptions

About Cboe Global Markets

Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to people around the world. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives and FX across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Above all, we are committed to building a trusted, inclusive global marketplace that enables people to pursue a sustainable financial future. To learn more about the Exchange for the World Stage, visit www.cboe.com.

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Trading in futures and options on futures is not suitable for all market participants and involves the risk of loss, which can be substantial and can exceed the amount of money deposited for a futures or options on futures position. You should, therefore, carefully consider whether trading in futures and options on futures is suitable for you in light of your circumstances and financial resources. You should put at risk only funds that you can afford to lose without affecting your lifestyle. For additional information regarding the risks associated with trading futures and options on futures and with trading security futures, see respectively the Risk Disclosure Statement Referenced in CFTC Letter 16-82 and the Risk Disclosure Statement for Security Futures Contracts. Certain risks associated with options, futures, and options on futures and certain disclosures relating to information provided regarding these products are also highlighted at https://www.cboe.com/us disclaimers.

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.  and its affiliates do not recommend or make any representation as to possible benefits from any securities, futures or investments, or third-party products or services. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. is not affiliated with S&P, Russell, or Robinhood Markets Inc. Investors should undertake their own due diligence regarding their securities, futures, and investment practices. This press release speaks only as of this date. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. disclaims any duty to update the information herein.

Nothing in this announcement should be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell any securities or futures in any jurisdiction where the offer or solicitation would be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction. Nothing contained in this communication constitutes tax, legal or investment advice.  Investors must consult their tax adviser or legal counsel for advice and information concerning their particular situation.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “might,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” and the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology. All statements that reflect our expectations, assumptions or projections about the future other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the loss of our right to exclusively list and trade certain index options and futures products; economic, political and market conditions; compliance with legal and regulatory obligations; price competition and consolidation in our industry; decreases in trading or clearing volumes, market data fees or a shift in the mix of products traded on our exchanges; legislative or regulatory changes or changes in tax regimes; our ability to protect our systems and communication networks from security vulnerabilities and breaches; our ability to attract and retain skilled management and other personnel; increasing competition by foreign and domestic entities; our dependence on and exposure to risk from third parties; global expansion of operations; factors that impact the quality and integrity of our and other applicable indices; our ability to manage our growth and strategic acquisitions or alliances effectively;  our ability to operate our business without violating the intellectual property rights of others and the costs associated with protecting our intellectual property rights; our ability to minimize the risks, including our credit, counterparty, investment, and default risks, associated with operating a European clearinghouse; our ability to accommodate trading and clearing volume and transaction traffic, including significant increases, without failure or degradation of performance of our systems; misconduct by those who use our markets or our products or for whom we clear transactions; challenges to our use of open source software code; our ability to meet our compliance obligations, including managing potential conflicts between our regulatory responsibilities and our for-profit status; our ability to maintain BIDS Trading as an independently managed and operated trading venue, separate from and not integrated with our registered national securities exchanges; damage to our reputation; the ability of our compliance and risk management methods to effectively monitor and manage our risks; restrictions imposed by our debt obligations and our ability to make payments on or refinance our debt obligations; our ability to maintain an investment grade credit rating; impairment of our goodwill, long-lived assets, investments or intangible assets; the impacts of pandemics; the accuracy of our estimates and expectations; litigation risks and other liabilities; and risks relating to digital assets, including winding down the Cboe Digital spot market and transitioning digital asset futures contracts to CFE, operating a digital assets futures clearinghouse, cybercrime, changes in digital asset regulation, and fluctuations in digital asset prices. More detailed information about factors that may affect our actual results to differ may be found in our filings with the SEC, including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and other filings made from time to time with the SEC.

We do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty to update any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

1 Cboe’s proprietary index options are available for trading on a number of retail brokerage platforms. Please consult your retail broker for more information.
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Automatic Securities Disposition Plan Established by Tecsys’ Executive Chairman

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MONTREAL, Oct. 16, 2024 /CNW/ — Tecsys Inc. (TSX: TCS), (the “Corporation”), announces that the executive chairman of the board of directors of the Corporation, Dave Brereton, together with his spouse, Ms. Kathryn Ensign-Brereton, established an automatic securities disposition plan (the “ASDP”) in accordance with applicable securities legislation and the Corporation’s internal policies. The ASDP has been established by Mr. Brereton and Ms. Ensign-Brereton for personal and financial planning purposes and Mr. Brereton, directly and through his holding company, Dabre Inc., and Ms. Ensign-Brereton will continue to hold a significant equity interest in the Corporation following the disposition of the common shares of the Corporation (the “Common Shares”) under the ASDP.

The ASDP permits trades to be made in accordance with pre-arranged instructions given that neither Mr. Brereton nor Ms. Ensign-Brereton was in possession of any material undisclosed information at the time the instructions were given. The ASDP will be effective on the second trading day following the date on which the Corporation has filed its interim financial statements for the quarter ending October 31, 2024.

Up to 96,000 Common Shares (the “Subject Shares”), representing approximately 0.7% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares, may be sold or donated by Mr. Brereton, as to 50%, and Ms. Ensign-Brereton, as to 50%, under the ASDP. The ASDP is designed to allow for an orderly disposition of the Subject Shares at prevailing market prices over the course of the 12-month period that sales and donations under the ASDP are expected to take place.

Mr. Brereton and Ms. Ensign-Brereton have provided pre-arranged instructions in writing to the broker administering the ASDP, including that the proportion of Subject Shares to be sold will be 60% and the proportion of Subject Shares to be donated will be 40%, and setting out minimum trade prices. The ASDP prohibits the broker from consulting with Mr. Brereton or Ms. Ensign-Brereton regarding any sales under the ASDP and prohibits Mr. Brereton or Ms. Ensign-Brereton from disclosing to the broker any information concerning the Corporation that might influence the execution of the ASDP. The ASDP has been authorized by the Corporation and contains meaningful restrictions on the ability of Mr. Brereton and Ms. Ensign-Brereton to amend, suspend or terminate the ASDP.

This announcement is made and will be available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca pursuant to the recommended practices set forth in Staff Notice 55-317 – Automatic Securities Disposition Plans of the Canadian Securities Administrators. Information regarding the ASDP and transactions thereunder, as the case may be, may be accessed on SEDI at www.sedi.ca.

About Tecsys

Tecsys is a global provider of advanced supply chain solutions. With a commitment to innovation and customer success, the company equips organizations with the essential software, technology and expertise needed for operational excellence and competitive advantage. Its cloud solutions serve a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, distribution and converging commerce, across multiple complex, regulated and high-volume markets. Built on the Itopia® low-code application platform, Tecsys’ offerings include enterprise resource planning, warehouse management, consolidated service management, distribution and transportation management, supply management at the point of use and order management solutions. Tecsys provides critical data insights and control across the supply chain, ensuring that organizations are agile, responsive and scalable.

Tecsys is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TCS. For more about Tecsys and its solutions, please visit www.tecsys.com.

Copyright © Tecsys Inc. 2024. All names, trademarks, products, and services mentioned are registered or unregistered trademarks of their respective owners.

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MongoDB Announces Redemption of All of Its Outstanding Convertible Senior Notes due 2026

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NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MongoDB, Inc. (“MongoDB”) (Nasdaq: MDB), the leading, modern general purpose database platform, today announced that it issued a notice of redemption for all $1,149,972,000 aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 0.25% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the “Notes”).  The redemption date will be December 16, 2024.  The redemption price with respect to any redeemed note will equal 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, from July 15, 2024, to, but excluding the redemption date.  On the redemption date, the redemption price will become due and payable upon each note to be redeemed and interest thereon will cease to accrue on and after the redemption date.

The notes may be converted by holders at any time before 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on December 13, 2024 (the “conversion deadline”).  The conversion rate for notes converted after today and through the conversion deadline is equal to 4.9260  shares of common stock of MongoDB, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), per $1,000 principal amount of the notes, which includes an increase to the conversion rate of 0.1911 shares of Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount of the notes as a result of the notes being called for redemption.  MongoDB has elected to settle any conversions of the notes during the redemption period by delivering shares of its Common Stock, together with cash, if applicable, in lieu of delivering any fractional share of Common Stock (physical settlement).

About MongoDB

Headquartered in New York, MongoDB’s mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. Built by developers, for developers, MongoDB’s developer data platform is a database with an integrated set of related services that allow development teams to address the growing requirements for today’s wide variety of modern applications, all in a unified and consistent user experience. MongoDB has tens of thousands of customers in over 100 countries. The MongoDB database platform has been downloaded hundreds of millions of times since 2007, and there have been millions of builders trained through MongoDB University courses.

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This press release includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements concerning the planned redemption of the notes. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts and statements identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” “would” or the negative or plural of these words or similar expressions or variations. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as reflected in or suggested by those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and are subject to a variety of assumptions, uncertainties, risks and factors that are beyond our control including, without limitation: risks associated with executing the redemption of the notes and events that could impact the terms of the redemption, as well as those described in MongoDB’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on August 30, 2024, and other filings and reports that we may file from time to time with the SEC. Except as required by law, we undertake no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations or otherwise.   

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