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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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WOODLAND, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Four Wheel Campers, a leader in camper innovation, is excited to announce that external power ports are now standard in all flatbed and slide-in pop-up truck camper models. This new feature enhances the functionality of the campers, making it easier than ever for adventurers to stay powered while exploring the great outdoors.

Stay Connected and Powered Anywhere

The addition of external power ports equips every flatbed and slide-in camper with multiple charging and power options to suit a variety of needs:

12 Volt DC Power for Starlink: Efficiently power your Starlink setup through the external DC port, ensuring reliable internet access no matter where your adventures take you.120 Volt AC Power: Charge essential gear or operate your induction stove seamlessly with 120V AC power outlets.USB and USB-C Ports: Keep small devices like phones, tablets, and cameras charged and ready to go with convenient USB and USB-C ports.

Innovation Meets Convenience

Four Wheel Campers is committed to delivering features that elevate the overlanding experience for customers. By making external power ports standard, the company ensures that adventurers have the power solutions they need for a connected and comfortable journey. These ports are designed to provide efficient power for Starlink setups, essential gear, and small devices, making every trip more convenient and enjoyable.

Designed for Modern Overlanders

The external power ports are seamlessly integrated into the camper’s design, offering reliable performance while maintaining the sleek, classic look that Four Wheel Campers is known for. These ports enhance the convenience of the campers, aligning with Four Wheel Campers’ mission to innovate and provide exceptional outdoor solutions.

Available Now

The new external power ports are included as a standard feature in all flatbed and slide-in camper models and are available immediately. Customers can learn more by visiting the Four Wheel Campers website or reaching out to their local dealer.

About Four Wheel Campers

Founded in 1972, Four Wheel Campers has been at the forefront of the overlanding industry, specializing in innovative pop-up campers designed to fit just about any truck on the market. Known for their exceptional craftsmanship, reliability, and customer-focused approach, Four Wheel Campers enables adventurers to maximize their trucks’ potential for confident and convenient exploration of the great outdoors.

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Sarah Daniels
Communications and Events Manager
Four Wheel Campers
sarah@fourwh.com
Four Wheel Campers – Pop Up Truck Camper Leader Since 1972

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GAIMIN Achieves ISO Certification, Setting a New Benchmark in the DePIN Industry

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ZUG, Switzerland, Jan. 15, 2025 /CNW/ – GAIMIN, a global leader in decentralized computing and blockchain technology, proudly announces its ISO certification achievement. This milestone establishes GAIMIN publicly as one of the very few—if not the first—Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) companies to receive such a globally recognized standard, underscoring its commitment to security, quality, and operational excellence.

Pioneering Standards in Decentralized Computing

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification is a hallmark of excellence, demonstrating compliance with stringent global standards. For GAIMIN, this certification validates its efforts to build a secure, scalable, and reliable decentralized infrastructure that transforms the gaming and blockchain industries.

“This ISO certification underscores our position as a trailblazer in the DePIN sector. It reflects our unyielding commitment to building secure, reliable, and innovative solutions that redefine decentralized infrastructure and inspire confidence among our partners and users,” said Martin Speight, CEO of GAIMIN. “This accomplishment sets a new standard for decentralized networks and positions us as a trusted organization for enterprises, developers, and gamers worldwide.”

What the Certification Means for GAIMIN and the Industry

GAIMIN’s ISO certification reflects the rigorous adherence to the international standards of ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems). This certification reinforces:

Enhanced Security: Ensuring robust protection of user data and decentralized operations.Operational Excellence: Delivering reliable and high-performing services across GAIMIN’s platforms.Global Trust: Assuring partners, users, and stakeholders that GAIMIN operates with the highest professionalism and care.

In an industry often associated with unregulated ecosystems, GAIMIN’s certification sets a precedent, highlighting the importance of compliance and accountability in decentralized infrastructures.

A Milestone for the DePIN Ecosystem

As a pioneer in the DePIN space, GAIMIN’s achievement marks a significant advancement for the industry and sets a standard for other players. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks are at the forefront of technological innovation, leveraging distributed computing resources to power applications across gaming, AI, and blockchain. By obtaining ISO certification, GAIMIN elevates the credibility and viability of DePINs, paving the way for wider adoption and integration.

This accomplishment also positions GAIMIN as a benchmark for emerging companies in the DePIN space, urging the industry to prioritize security, efficiency, and quality.

What’s Next for GAIMIN?

The ISO certification is only the beginning of GAIMIN’s ambitious roadmap. Building on this foundation, the company plans to:

Expand Partnerships: Leverage its certification to collaborate with global leaders in the gaming, blockchain, and cloud technology sectors.Enhance User Experience: Roll out new features and improvements across its platforms to ensure seamless and secure user interactions.Drive Innovation: Invest in cutting-edge research to advance decentralized computing, AI tools, and blockchain gaming ecosystems.Scale Globally: Strengthen its presence in international markets, attracting more users and developers to its secure, ISO-certified infrastructure.

“This milestone signifies not only GAIMIN’s dedication to excellence but also its role as a trailblazer in shaping the future of decentralized technology,” Speight added. “We’re committed to setting the highest standards for ourselves and inspiring the industry to follow suit.”

About GAIMIN

GAIMIN is a tech ecosystem revolutionizing decentralized computing by enabling gamers to monetize their idle computing power, providing a vast resource base to supply the global demand for cloud computing. Its platform supports a robust ecosystem that includes blockchain-powered applications, AI-powered tools, and tokenized rewards, all underpinned by a secure and scalable infrastructure. With its ISO certification, GAIMIN reinforces its mission to deliver innovative and reliable solutions to its global community.

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Andrew Faridani
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
andrew@gaimin.io

GAIMIN
Email: info@gaimin.io
Phone: +41 41 711 9325
Website: https://www.gaimin.io/

For editors: GAIMIN’s achievement is a landmark event for the DePIN sector. For interviews, images, or further information, please contact the media team directly: andrew@gaimin.io

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DuPont Provides Update on Separation Plans, Reaffirms Financial Guidance

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Accelerates the tax-free spin-off of its Electronics business, now targeting November 1, 2025DuPont to retain the Water business within its portfolioReaffirms fourth quarter and full year 2024 net sales, operating EBITDA and adjusted EPS financial guidance ahead of its February 11th earnings call

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced the acceleration of the separation of its Electronics business and is now targeting November 1, 2025 to complete the transaction. This decision recognizes the size and importance of Electronics to the overall shareholder value creation opportunity and DuPont’s desire to complete the separation as quickly as possible.

Additionally, DuPont no longer intends to separate its Water business. The company evaluated all strategic alternatives and concluded the best path to generate value is for the Water business to remain in the DuPont portfolio. This also enhances DuPont’s ability to continue optimizing its portfolio following the Electronics separation.

“We remain confident in the opportunity to create significant shareholder value through the separation of the Electronics business,” said Ed Breen, DuPont Executive Chairman. “Achieving an independent Electronics company as soon as possible is the right decision for our shareholders.”

“We remain excited about the value creation opportunity for DuPont following the Electronics separation,” added Lori Koch, DuPont Chief Executive Officer. “The decision for Water to remain with DuPont provides the new organization with greater strategic flexibility over time and another high growth business alongside Healthcare. We continue to have conviction in the attractive outlook for Water and expect 2025 to be a strong year for the business.” 

Reaffirms Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Outlook

DuPont reaffirms its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial guidance for net sales, operating EBITDA and adjusted EPS as provided on November 5, 2024 as part of its third quarter earnings release, including the expected continued improved performance in Water.

About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.

DuPont™ and all products, unless otherwise noted, denoted with ™, SM or ® are trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

Overview
On May 22, 2024, DuPont announced a plan to separate each of its Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, DuPont announced it is targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the “Intended Electronics Separation”). DuPont also announced that it would retain the Water business.

The Intended Electronics Separation will not require a shareholder vote and is subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont’s Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of a Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals and satisfactory completion of financing. 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In this context, forward-looking statements often address expected future business and financial performance and financial condition, and often contain words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “see,” “will,” “would,” “target, “outlook,” “stabilization,” “confident,” “preliminary,” “initial,” and similar expressions and variations or negatives of these words. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding outlook, expectations and guidance. Forward-looking statements address matters that are, to varying degrees, uncertain and subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, many of which that are beyond DuPont’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results. Some of the important factors that could cause DuPont’s actual results to differ materially from those projected in any such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) the ability of DuPont to effect the Intended Electronics Separation and to meet the conditions related thereto; (ii) the possibility that the Intended Electronics Separation will not be completed within the anticipated time period or at all; (iii) the possibility that the Intended Electronics Separation will not achieve its intended benefits; (iv) the impact of Intended Electronics Separation on DuPont’s businesses and the risk that the separation may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected, including the impact on DuPont’s resources, systems, procedures and controls, diversion of management’s attention and the impact and possible disruption of existing relationships with customers, suppliers, employees and other business counterparties; (v) the possibility of disruption, including disputes, litigation or unanticipated costs, in connection with the Intended Electronics Separation; (vi) the uncertainty of the expected financial performance of DuPont or the separated company following completion of the Intended Electronics Separation; (vii) negative effects of the announcement or pendency of the Intended Electronics Separation on the market price of DuPont’s securities and/or on the financial performance of DuPont; (viii) the ability to achieve anticipated capital structures in connection with Intended Electronics Separation, including the future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability; (ix) the ability to achieve anticipated credit ratings in connection with the Intended Electronics Separation; (x) the ability to achieve anticipated tax treatments in connection with the Intended Electronics Separation and completed and future, if any, divestitures, mergers, acquisitions and other portfolio changes and the impact of changes in relevant tax and other laws; (xi) risks and uncertainties related to the settlement agreement concerning PFAS liabilities reached June 2023 with plaintiff water utilities by Chemours, Corteva, EIDP and DuPont; (xii) risks and costs related to each of the parties respective performance under and the impact of the arrangement to share future eligible PFAS costs by and among DuPont, Corteva and Chemours, including the outcome of any pending or future litigation related to PFAS or PFOA, including personal injury claims and natural resource damages claims; the extent and cost of ongoing remediation obligations and potential future remediation obligations; and changes in laws and regulations applicable to PFAS chemicals; (xiii) indemnification of certain legacy liabilities; (xiv) the failure to realize expected benefits and effectively manage and achieve anticipated synergies and operational efficiencies in connection with the Intended Electronics Separation and completed and future, if any, divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, and other portfolio management, productivity and infrastructure actions; (xv) the risks and uncertainties, including increased costs and the ability to obtain raw materials and meet customer needs from, among other events, pandemics and responsive actions; (xvi) timing and recovery from demand declines in consumer-facing markets, including in China; (xvii) adverse changes in worldwide economic, political, regulatory, international trade, geopolitical, capital markets and other external conditions; and other factors beyond DuPont’s control, including inflation, recession, military conflicts, natural and other disasters or weather-related events, that impact the operations of DuPont, its customers and/or its suppliers; (xviii) the ability to offset increases in cost of inputs, including raw materials, energy and logistics; (xix) the risks associated with demand and market conditions in the semiconductor industry and associated end markets, including from continuing or expanding trade disputes or restrictions, including on exports to China of U.S.-regulated products and technology; (xx) the risks, including ability to achieve, and costs associated with DuPont’s sustainability strategy, including the actual conduct of DuPont’s activities and results thereof, and the development, implementation, achievement or continuation of any goal, program, policy or initiative discussed or expected; (xxi) other risks to DuPont’s business and operations, including the risk of impairment; (xxii) the possibility that DuPont may fail to realize the anticipated benefits of the $1 billion share repurchase program announced on February 6, 2024 and that the program may be suspended, discontinued or not completed prior to its termination on June 30, 2025; (xxiii) the risks associated with the termination of the previously announced plan to separate DuPont’s Water business; and (xxiv) other risk factors discussed in DuPont’s most recent annual report and subsequent current and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Consequences of material differences in results as compared with those anticipated in the forward-looking statements could include, among other things, business or supply chain disruption, operational problems, financial loss, legal liability to third parties and similar risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on DuPont’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations, credit rating or liquidity. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. DuPont assumes no obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Operating EBITDA and adjusted EPS are considered non-GAAP financial measures. DuPont’s management believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors because they provide additional information related to the ongoing performance of DuPont to offer a more meaningful comparison related to future results of operations. For more information on how DuPont defines and uses these measures, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in the Investor Overview presentation available in the Investors section of  www.dupont.com.

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