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WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Veralto (NYSE: VLTO) (the “Company”), a global leader in essential water and product quality solutions dedicated to Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™ announced results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2024.

Key Third Quarter 2024 Results

Sales increased 4.7% year-over-year to $1,314 million, with non-GAAP core sales growth of 4.6%Operating profit margin was 23.4% and non-GAAP adjusted operating profit margin was 24.1%Net earnings were $219 million, or $0.88 per diluted common shareNon-GAAP, adjusted net earnings were $223 million, or $0.89 per diluted common shareOperating cash flow was $224 million and non-GAAP free cash flow was $215 million

“Our teams across the world executed well and delivered another quarter of strong performance with mid-single digit core sales growth, robust margin expansion and strong cash generation.  These results once again demonstrate the durability of our businesses, underpinned by global demand for clean water, safe food and trusted essential goods,” said Jennifer L. Honeycutt, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “The growth in Q3 was broad-based across key end markets and regions, highlighted by continued strong demand for industrial water treatment in North America and gradual recovery across consumer-packaged goods markets globally.”

“Our culture of continuous improvement, powered by the Veralto Enterprise System, has fortified our growth and strengthened our execution this year, while also enabling increased investments in sales, marketing and innovation to create future value.”

“Following our strong third quarter performance, we acquired TraceGains, a complementary addition to our packaging and color solutions.  TraceGains expands our ability to provide greater value to consumer brands by helping them digitize critical workflows and accelerate time-to-market.  Its recurring revenue, robust core sales growth, and attractive gross margins strengthen the financial profile of our PQI segment.  Moreover, TraceGains’ focus on increasing food safety is squarely aligned with our purpose — Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™,” concluded Honeycutt. 

2024 Guidance

The Company provides forecasted sales only on a non-GAAP basis because of the difficulty in estimating the other components of GAAP sales, such as currency translation, acquisitions, and divestitures.  

For the fourth quarter of 2024, Veralto anticipates non-GAAP core sales growth in the low-to-mid single-digits year-over-year with adjusted operating profit margin of approximately 24.0% and adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $0.86 to $0.90 per share.

For the full year 2024, the Company expects core sales growth in the low single-digits with adjusted operating profit margin expansion of approximately 75 basis points.  The Company raised its full year guidance for adjusted diluted earnings per share to a range of $3.44 to $3.48, up from its prior guidance of $3.37 to $3.45 per share.  Free cash flow conversion guidance was maintained at a range of 100% to 110%.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Veralto will discuss its third quarter results and updated financial guidance for 2024 during its quarterly investor conference call tomorrow starting at 8:30 a.m. (ET).  Access to the call, webcast and an accompanying slide presentation will be available on the “Investors” section of Veralto’s website, www.veralto.com, under the subheading “News & Events” and additional materials will be posted to the same section of Veralto’s website.  A replay of the webcast will be available in the same section of Veralto’s website shortly after the conclusion of the call and will remain available until the next quarterly earnings call.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing +1 (800) 274-8461 (U.S.) or +1 (203) 518-9843 (INTL) (Conference ID:  VLTO3Q24).  A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and until November 9, 2024.  You can access the replay dial-in information on the “Investors” section of Veralto’s website under the subheading “News & Events.”

ABOUT VERALTO

With annual sales of $5 billion, Veralto is a global leader in essential technology solutions with a proven track record of solving some of the most complex challenges we face as a society.  Our industry-leading companies with globally recognized brands are building on a long-established legacy of innovation and customer trust to create a safer, cleaner, more vibrant future. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, our global team of 16,000 associates is committed to making an enduring positive impact on our world and united by a powerful purpose: Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™.

NON-GAAP MEASURES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this earnings release also contains non-GAAP financial measures.  Calculations of these measures, the reasons why we believe these measures provide useful information to investors, a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, as applicable, and other information relating to these non-GAAP measures are included in the supplemental reconciliation schedule attached.

In addition, this earnings release, the slide presentation accompanying the related earnings call, non-GAAP reconciliations and a note containing details of historical and anticipated, future financial performance have been posted to the “Investors” section of Veralto’s website (www.veralto.com) under the subheading “Quarterly Earnings.”

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this release, including the statement regarding the Company’s anticipated fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial performance, the Company’s differentiation and positioning to continue delivering sustainable, long-term shareholder value and any other statements regarding events or developments that we believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws.  All statements other than historical factual information are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding: projections of revenue, expenses, profit, profit margins, tax rates, tax provisions, cash flows, pension and benefit obligations and funding requirements, Veralto’s liquidity position or other financial measures; Veralto’s management’s plans and strategies for future operations, including statements relating to anticipated operating performance, cost reductions, restructuring activities, new product and service developments, competitive strengths or market position, acquisitions and the integration thereof, divestitures, spin-offs, split-offs or other distributions, strategic opportunities, securities offerings, stock repurchases, dividends and executive compensation; the effects of the separation or the distribution on Veralto’s business; growth, declines and other trends in markets Veralto sells into; new or modified laws, regulations and accounting pronouncements; future regulatory approvals and the timing thereof; outstanding claims, legal proceedings, tax audits and assessments and other contingent liabilities; future foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; general economic and capital markets conditions; the anticipated timing of any of the foregoing; assumptions underlying any of the foregoing; and any other statements that address events or developments that Veralto intends or believes will or may occur in the future.  Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements is available in our SEC filings, including our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.  These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and except to the extent required by applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and developments or otherwise.

VERALTO CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

($ and shares in millions, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

Three-Month Period Ended

Nine-Month Period Ended

September 27, 2024

September 29, 2023

September 27, 2024

September 29, 2023

Sales

$              1,314

$              1,255

$              3,848

$              3,733

Cost of sales

(531)

(532)

(1,544)

(1,578)

Gross profit

783

723

2,304

2,155

Operating costs:

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(412)

(395)

(1,220)

(1,133)

Research and development expenses

(63)

(55)

(184)

(168)

Operating profit

308

273

900

854

Nonoperating income (expense):

Other income (expense), net

5

—

(9)

(14)

Interest expense, net

(27)

(5)

(85)

(5)

Earnings before income taxes

286

268

806

835

Income taxes

(67)

(63)

(200)

(196)

Net earnings

$                 219

$                 205

$                 606

$                 639

Net earnings per common share:

Basic

$                0.89

$                0.83

$                2.45

$                2.59

Diluted

$                0.88

$                0.83

$                2.43

$                2.59

Average common stock and common equivalent shares outstanding:

Basic

247.4

246.3

247.2

246.3

Diluted

250.0

246.3

249.4

246.3

This information is presented for reference only. 

 

VERALTO CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

($ in millions)

Three-Month Period Ended September 27, 2024

Sales

Operating
profit

Operating
profit margin

Net earnings
for calculation
of diluted
earnings per
common share

Diluted net
earnings per
common
share

Reported (GAAP)

$         1,314

$             308

23.4 %

$             219

$            0.88

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets A

—

7

0.5 %

7

0.03

Loss on disposition of certain product lines B

—

—

—

(5)

(0.02)

Other items C

—

2

0.2 %

2

0.01

Tax effect of the above adjustments F

—

—

—

(1)

—

Discrete tax adjustments G

—

—

—

1

—

Rounding

—

—

—

—

(0.01)

Adjusted (Non-GAAP)

$         1,314

$             317

24.1 %

$             223

$            0.89

 

Three-Month Period Ended September 29, 2023

Sales

Operating
profit

Operating
profit margin

Net earnings
for calculation
of diluted
earnings per
common share

Diluted net
earnings per
common
share

Reported (GAAP)

$         1,255

$             273

21.8 %

$             205

$            0.83

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets A

—

12

1.0

12

0.05

Impairments and other charges D

—

6

0.5

6

0.02

Standalone Adjustment E

2

(10)

(0.8)

(40)

(0.16)

Tax effect of the above adjustments F

—

—

—

7

0.03

Discrete tax adjustments G

—

—

—

(6)

(0.02)

Rounding

—

—

(0.1)

—

—

Adjusted (Non-GAAP)

$         1,257

$             281

22.4 %

$             184

$            0.75

 

VERALTO CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

 

Notes to Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

($ in millions)

A

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets in the following historical periods (only the pretax amounts set forth below are reflected in the amortization line item above):

Three-Month Period Ended

September 27, 2024

September 29, 2023

Pretax

$                     7

$                   12

After-tax

5

9

B

Gain on the disposition of a certain product line in the three-month period ended September 29, 2023 ($5 million gain pretax as reported in this line item, $4 million gain after-tax).

C

Costs incurred in the three-month period ended September 27, 2024 related to certain strategic initiatives ($2 million pretax and after-tax as reported in this line item).

D

Impairment charge related to tradenames in the Product Quality & Innovation segment for the three-month period ended September 29, 2023 totaling $6 million, as reported in this line item, and $5 million after-tax.

E              

This amount encompasses management estimates of operating as a standalone entity.  The management estimate includes recurring and ongoing costs required to operate new functions required for a public company such as certain corporate functions including finance, tax, legal, human resources and other general and administrative related functions.  The pre-tax and after-tax effect of these estimates are summarized below:

Three-Month Period Ended

September 29, 2023

Impact to Operating Profit

$                                                (10)

Pretax

(40)

After-tax

(29)

F

This line item reflects the aggregate tax effect of all nontax adjustments reflected in the preceding line items of the table.  In addition, the footnotes above indicate the after-tax amount of each individual adjustment item.  Veralto estimates the tax effect of each adjustment item by applying Veralto’s overall estimated effective tax rate to the pretax amount, unless the nature of the item and/or the tax jurisdiction in which the item has been recorded requires application of a specific tax rate or tax treatment, in which case the tax effect of such item is estimated by applying such specific tax rate or tax treatment.

G

Discrete tax matters relate to changes in estimates associated with prior period uncertain tax positions, audit settlements and excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation.

 

VERALTO CORPORATION

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Sales Growth by Segment, Core Sales Growth by Segment

% Change Three-Month Period Ended September 27, 2024
vs. Comparable 2023 Period

Segments

Total Company

Water Quality

Product Quality
and Innovation

Total sales growth (GAAP)

4.7 %

3.6 %

6.3 %

Impact of:

Acquisitions/divestitures

— %

0.2 %

(0.2) %

Currency exchange rates

(0.1) %

0.2 %

(0.4) %

Core sales growth (non-GAAP)

4.6 %

4.0 %

5.7 %

 

VERALTO CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

 

Forecasted Core Sales Growth, Adjusted Operating Profit Margin, and Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings per Share

The Company provides forecasted sales only on a non-GAAP basis because of the difficulty in estimating the other components of GAAP revenue, such as currency translation, acquisitions and divested product lines.  Additionally, we do not reconcile adjusted operating profit margin (or components thereof), adjusted diluted earnings per share or free cash flow to net earnings conversion ratio to the comparable GAAP measures because of the difficulty in estimating the other unknown components such as investment gains and losses, impairments and separation costs, which would be reflected in any forecasted GAAP operating profit, forecasted diluted earnings per share or forecasted net earnings ratio.

% Change Three-Month
Period Ending December 31, 2024
vs. Comparable 2023 Period

Core sales growth (non-GAAP)

+Low-single digit to
+Mid-single digit

Three-Month Period Ending
December 31, 2024

Adjusted Operating Profit Margin (non-GAAP)

~24.0%

Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings per Share (non-GAAP)

$0.86 to $0.90

% Change Year Ending
December 31, 2024 vs.
Comparable 2023 Period

Core sales growth (non-GAAP)

+Low-single digits

Year Ending December 31,
2024

Adjusted Operating Profit Margin (non-GAAP)

~75 basis points

Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings per Share (non-GAAP)

$3.44 to $3.48

Free cash flow to net earnings conversion ratio (non-GAAP)

100% to 110%

 

VERALTO CORPORATION

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Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow

($ in millions) 

Three-Month Period Ended

Year-over-Year
Change

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

Total Cash Flows:

Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)

$                 224

$                 243

Total cash used in investing activities (GAAP)

$                    (6)

$                 (14)

Total cash provided by (used in) financing activities (GAAP)

$                 (16)

$                 206

Free Cash Flow:

Total cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)

$                 224

$                 243

            ~ (8.0)            %

Less: payments for additions to property, plant & equipment (capital expenditures) (GAAP)

(9)

(11)

Plus: proceeds from sales of property, plant & equipment (capital disposals) (GAAP)

—

—

Free cash flow (non-GAAP)

$                 215

$                 232

            ~ (7.5)            %

We define free cash flow as operating cash flows, less payments for additions to property, plant and equipment (“capital expenditures”) plus the proceeds from sales of plant, property and equipment (“capital disposals”).   

 

Statement Regarding Non-GAAP Measures

Each of the non-GAAP measures set forth above should be considered in addition to, and not as a replacement for or superior to, the comparable GAAP measure, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.  Management believes that these measures provide useful information to investors by offering additional ways of viewing Veralto Corporation’s (“Veralto” or the “Company”) results that, when reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measure, help our investors:

with respect to the profitability-related non-GAAP measures, understand the long-term profitability trends of our business and compare our profitability to prior and future periods and to our peers;with respect to core sales and related sales measures, identify underlying growth trends in our business and compare our sales performance with prior and future periods and to our peers; andwith respect to free cash flow and related cash flow measures (the “FCF Measure”), understand Veralto’s ability to generate cash without external financings, strengthen its balance sheet, invest in its business and grow its business through acquisitions and other strategic opportunities (although a limitation of free cash flow is that it does not take into account the Company’s non-discretionary expenditures, and as a result the entire free cash flow amount is not necessarily available for discretionary expenditures).

Management uses these non-GAAP measures to measure the Company’s operating and financial performance.

The items excluded from the non-GAAP measures set forth above have been excluded for the following reasons:Amortization of Intangible Assets: We exclude the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets because the amount and timing of such charges are significantly impacted by the timing, size, number and nature of the acquisitions we consummate. While we have a history of significant acquisition activity, we do not acquire businesses on a predictable cycle, and the amount of an acquisition’s purchase price allocated to intangible assets and related amortization term are unique to each acquisition and can vary significantly from acquisition to acquisition. Exclusion of this amortization expense facilitates more consistent comparisons of operating results over time between our newly acquired and long-held businesses, and with both acquisitive and non-acquisitive peer companies. We believe however that it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets contribute to sales generation and that intangible asset amortization related to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized.Restructuring Charges: We exclude costs incurred pursuant to discrete restructuring plans that are fundamentally different (in terms of the size, strategic nature and planning requirements, as well as the inconsistent frequency, of such plans) from the ongoing productivity improvements that result from application of the Veralto Enterprise System. Because these restructuring plans are incremental to the core activities that arise in the ordinary course of our business and we believe are not indicative of Veralto’s ongoing operating costs in a given period, we exclude these costs to facilitate a more consistent comparison of operating results over time.Other Adjustments: With respect to the other items excluded from the profitability-related non-GAAP measures, we exclude these items because they are of a nature and/or size that occur with inconsistent frequency, occur for reasons that may be unrelated to Veralto’s commercial performance during the period and/or we believe that such items may obscure underlying business trends and make comparisons of long-term performance difficult.Standalone Adjustments: We believe these adjustments provide additional insight into how our businesses are performing, on a normalized basis. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as inferring that our future results will be unaffected by the items for which the measure adjusts.With respect to core operating profit margin changes, in addition to the explanation set forth in the bullets above relating to “restructuring charges” and “other adjustments”, we exclude the impact of businesses owned for less than one year (or disposed of during such period and not treated as discontinued operations) because the timing, size, number and nature of such transactions can vary significantly from period to period and may obscure underlying business trends and make comparisons of long-term performance difficult.With respect to core sales related measures, (1) we exclude the impact of currency translation because it is not under management’s control, is subject to volatility and can obscure underlying business trends, and (2) we exclude the effect of acquisitions and divested product lines because the timing, size, number and nature of such transactions can vary significantly from period-to-period and between us and our peers, which we believe may obscure underlying business trends and make comparisons of long-term performance difficult.With respect to the FCF Measure, we exclude payments for additions to property, plant and equipment (net of the proceeds from capital disposals) to demonstrate the amount of operating cash flow for the period that remains after accounting for the Company’s capital expenditure requirements.

 

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SK hynix Announces 3Q24 Financial Results

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Revenues at 17.5731 trillion won, operating profit at 7.03 trillion won, net profit at 5.7534 trillion won – all reaching new recordsAchieving best-ever quarterly performance with increasing high value-added product sales based on no.1 AI Memory technologyStrong demand of memory for AI servers – HBM’s share of DRAM revenues in Q3 marks 30% and forecast to be 40% in Q4Company to lead the global AI memory market again next year promoting long-term growth by securing both business stability and profitability

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SK hynix Inc. (or “the company”, www.skhynix.com) announced today that it recorded 17.5731 trillion won in revenues, 7.03 trillion won in operating profit (with an operating margin of 40%), and 5.7534 trillion won in net profit (with a net margin of 33%) in the third quarter this year.

Quarter revenues marked all-time high, exceeding the previous record of 16.4233 trillion won in the second quarter of this year by more than 1 trillion won. Operating profit and net profit also far exceeded the record of 6.4724 trillion won and 4.6922 trillion won in the third quarter of 2018 during the semiconductor super boom.

SK hynix emphasized that the demand for AI memory continued to be strong centered on data center customers, and the company marked its highest revenue since its foundation by expanding sales of premium products such as HBM and eSSD. In particular, HBM sales showed excellent growth, up more than 70% from the previous quarter and more than 330% from the same period last year.

As sales increased mainly on highly profitable premium products, the average selling price (ASP) of both DRAM and NAND rose in the mid 10% range compared to the previous quarter, which made the company mark the highest operating profit.

While the demand of memory for AI servers such as HBM and eSSD has grown noticeably this year, the company predicts that this trend will continue next year. This is because generative AI is developing into a multi-modal1 form and global big tech companies continue to invest to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI)2.

1Multi-modal: AI service that can understand multiple complex information such as text, photos, voice, video, etc.

2Artificial General Intelligence: Artificial intelligence that implements human-like or higher intelligence with a computer

SK hynix also forecasts that the PC and mobile product markets, which had been slow to recover demand compared to memory for AI servers, will be on a steady growth path as well next year as AI memories optimized for each device are released.

As a result, the company will continue to focus on profitability by increasing sales centered on high value-added products based on its world-leading technology in AI memory.

In the DRAM area, SK hynix is continuing the rapid transition from existing HBM3 to HBM3E 8-layer products. The company also plans to start supplying 12-layer HBM3E products, which were mass-produced last month, in the fourth quarter as scheduled. This makes HBM sales, which accounted for 30% of total DRAM revenues in the third quarter, expected to reach 40% in the fourth quarter.

For NAND, the company plans to expand sales of high-capacity eSSD, which is rapidly increasing market demand, while focusing on investment efficiency and production optimization.

“SK hynix has solidified its position as the world’s No.1 AI memory company by achieving the highest business performance ever in the third quarter of this year.” said Kim Woohyun, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at SK hynix. “We will continue to maximize profitability while securing stable revenues by taking flexible product and supply strategies in line with market demand.”

 3Q24 Financial Results (K-IFRS)

*Unit: Billion KRW

3Q24

QoQ

YoY

2Q24

Change

3Q23

Change

Revenues

17,573.1

16,423.3

7 %

9,066.2

94 %

Operating
Profit

7,030

5,468.5

29 %

-1,792

Turn to profit

Operating
Margin

40 %

33 %

7%p

-20 %

60%p

Net Income

5,753.4

4,120

40 %

-2,184.7

Turn to profit

Financial information of the earnings is based on K-IFRSPlease note that the financial results discussed herein are preliminary and speak only as of October 24, 2024. Readers should not assume that this information remains operative at a later time.

About SK hynix Inc.

SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world’s top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips (“DRAM”), flash memory chips (“NAND flash”) and CMOS Image Sensors (“CIS”) for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company’s shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxemburg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

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The Wedding Services market is projected to grow by USD 125 Billion from 2024-2028, driven by increased wedding spending and AI’s impact on market trends – Technavio

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is redefining market landscape – The Global Wedding Services Market size is estimated to grow by USD 125 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.44% during the forecast period. Increased spending on weddings is driving market growth, with a trend towards increase in smartphone momentum. However, threat from open-source event wedding management software poses a challenge – Key market players include 7x Weddings Pvt. Ltd., A Charming Fete, Augusta Wedding Planning, Bridal Bliss Inc., Colin Cowie Lifestyle, David Stark Design, Deer Creek Valley Ranch Management LLC, EVENTURES, Fallon carter, Joy Inc., JZ Events, Lindsay Landman Events, Marry Me Wedding Planners Private Ltd., Nordic Adventure, Panache Events Pvt Ltd., Shaadi Squad, SK Jaipur Decoration, Tamarind, VIP Hosting, WeddingSutra.com India Pvt. Ltd, Zola Inc., and Zzeeh Events and Weddings.

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Wedding Services Market Scope

Report Coverage

Details

Base year

2023

Historic period

2018 – 2022

Forecast period

2024-2028

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 5.44%

Market growth 2024-2028

USD 125 billion

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2022-2023 (%)

4.9

Regional analysis

APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa

Performing market contribution

APAC at 37%

Key countries

US, China, India, Canada, and UK

Key companies profiled

7x Weddings Pvt. Ltd., A Charming Fete, Augusta Wedding Planning, Bridal Bliss Inc., Colin Cowie Lifestyle, David Stark Design, Deer Creek Valley Ranch Management LLC, EVENTURES, Fallon carter, Joy Inc., JZ Events, Lindsay Landman Events, Marry Me Wedding Planners Private Ltd., Nordic Adventure, Panache Events Pvt Ltd., Shaadi Squad, SK Jaipur Decoration, Tamarind Global , VIP Hosting, WeddingSutra.com India Pvt. Ltd, Zola Inc., and Zzeeh Events and Weddings

Market Driver

The proliferation of smartphones and faster Internet speeds, facilitated by technologies like 4G, has significantly influenced how wedding services companies engage with their clients and employees. Social networking sites such as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook have become essential tools for communication and networking in the industry. Wedding vendors develop mobile applications for iOS and Android devices to expand their market reach and remain competitive. Innovative smartphone features, like push notifications and emails, enable wedding service providers to promote new services and discounts to consumers, thereby increasing market awareness. These trends are expected to positively impact the global wedding services market throughout the forecast period. 

The Wedding Services Market is thriving with trends that prioritize personalized celebrations and specialized services. Event planning companies offer customized experiences, from high-end venues and curated entertainment to sustainable options. Marriage rates continue to rise, with an increase in same-sex marriages and millennials seeking unique experiences. Wedding planners use digital platforms for offline bookings and social media influence for Instagram-worthy moments. Specialized services include customized catering, wedding stationery, and floral arrangements. Vendor management, budget tracking, and culinary experiences are essential planning duties. Economic stability and cultural traditions are key factors in brand differentiation. Wedding ambassadors help create memorable experiences, while wedding planning tools simplify the process. Trends include personalized experiences, sustainable options, and destination weddings. Staffing challenges and quality control are ongoing concerns. Customization and wedding trends continue to shape the industry, with an emphasis on creating unforgettable moments for couples. 

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Market Challenges

The global wedding services market faces significant competition from open-source wedding management software vendors, such as eventplanner.net, WeddingWire, and Loverly. For instance, Loverly is a DIY event planning platform offering a free wedding planning checklist and guest list manager. These open-source solutions provide innovative technologies, which can serve as alternatives to commercial wedding services. Their availability on various platforms and zero purchasing cost makes them attractive to individuals planning high-ticket events. Consequently, open-source wedding management software is reducing the market share of proprietary wedding service vendors, posing a threat to the industry during the forecast period.The Wedding Services Market faces several challenges in today’s dynamic business environment. Customized weddings and unique experiences are in high demand among millennial couples, requiring wedding planners to offer flexible planning duties. Destination weddings and local weddings present logistical challenges, especially with economic stability and budget constraints. Social media influence drives the need for customization and quality control, while wedding trends and cultural traditions require brand differentiation. Staffing challenges arise from the need for skilled professionals in photography, catering, event decoration, transportation services, and wedding planning. Economic downturns and marriageable age variations impact booking patterns, with online and offline booking options essential for reaching a wider audience. Virtual weddings and wedding postponements add complexity to the planning process. Investment opportunities exist in full planning services, partial planning services, day of coordination, videography, and photography services. Developing strategies to address these challenges and capitalize on trends, such as second marriages and cultural shifts, can help businesses thrive in the competitive wedding services market.

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Segment Overview 

This wedding services market report extensively covers market segmentation by

Service 1.1 Catering service1.2 Gift service1.3 Decoration1.4 Event planning1.5 OthersType 2.1 Local wedding2.2 Destination weddingGeography 3.1 APAC3.2 North America3.3 Europe3.4 South America3.5 Middle East and Africa

1.1 Catering service- Catering services play a significant role in weddings, extending beyond meal preparation and service. Comprehensive caterers manage decoration and ambiance, table settings, and food presentation. They also consider dietary restrictions and food allergies among guests, as well as wedding themes. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are standard inclusions. The increasing popularity of catering services for weddings fuels market growth. Contract catering agreements, such as cost-plus, cost-plus guarantee, and fixed cost per head, offer accountability, convenience, and regulatory compliance. Therefore, catering services are a crucial wedding component, ensuring a successful event.

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Research Analysis

The wedding services market is experiencing a demand due to the increasing number of millennial couples seeking customised and unique experiences for their big day. With economic stability on the rise, more couples are opting for destination weddings, both local and international, to create unforgettable memories. Customization is key, from personalised planning duties to bespoke catering services and photography. Social media influence plays a significant role in shaping wedding trends, with couples seeking inspiration and ideas from various platforms. However, staffing challenges and quality control can pose challenges for wedding planners. Brand differentiation is crucial in a competitive market, with cultural traditions and local weddings offering unique selling points. The average wedding cost continues to rise, leading to the popularity of partial planning services and virtual weddings. Wedding planning postponements due to unforeseen circumstances have become common, leading to increased booking and planning flexibility. Despite these challenges, the wedding services market remains a thriving industry, offering endless opportunities for creativity and innovation.

Market Research Overview

The wedding services market is experiencing a demand as millennial couples seek customised and unique experiences for their special day. From destination weddings to local weddings, the trend towards personalised celebrations continues to shape the industry. Economic stability and social media influence are key factors driving growth, with couples looking for high-quality services and brand differentiation. Wedding planning duties have become increasingly complex, with couples requiring full planning services, partial planning services, day of coordination, and vendor management. Quality control, staffing challenges, and budget constraints are major concerns for wedding service providers. Cultural traditions and same-sex marriages are also influencing the market, with specialized services and personalized celebrations becoming increasingly popular. Developmental strategies and investment opportunities abound, with economic downturns and marriage rate trends impacting the industry. Wedding planning tools, such as online booking platforms and digital platforms, are transforming the way couples plan their weddings. Virtual weddings and wedding postponements have also become common due to the pandemic. Catering services, photography, videography, event decoration, transportation services, and wedding planning services are all essential components of a successful wedding. Custom menus, floral arrangements, wedding stationery, curated entertainment, and sustainable options are some of the trends shaping the market. High-end venues and culinary experiences continue to be popular, with an emphasis on creating Instagram-worthy moments and personalised experiences for couples and their guests.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

ServiceCatering ServiceGift ServiceDecorationEvent PlanningOthersTypeLocal WeddingDestination WeddingGeographyAPACNorth AmericaEuropeSouth AmericaMiddle East And Africa

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

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AI Commerce Inc. Announces 2024 Sushi Hackathon in Silicon Valley Featuring Generative AI Innovation

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Top talent from Stanford, UC Berkeley, and GAFAM come together to drive transformative innovation in business through generative AI. Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s Digital Minister, will deliver the keynote address. Winners will receive $30,000, a sushi experience by renowned Japanese chef, and a study trip to Japan.

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AI Commerce Inc. (Headquarters: Palo Alto, CA; CEO: Jun Horata) has announced the 2024 Sushi Hackathon, to be held in Silicon Valley on November 3rd. This event will gather top talent to showcase cutting-edge AI-driven solutions using generative AI, designed to improve productivity and tackle complex business challenges across various industries.

Global Talent to Compete in Generative AI Innovation
The Sushi Hackathon will feature student teams from Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and others, along with junior engineers from global leaders like Google, Meta, and Amazon. With only 20 slots, over 280 teams have applied, demonstrating strong interest in the intersection of AI and business. Participants will collaborate in a highly competitive setting to revolutionize business efficiency and showcase the potential of AI technology.

Audrey Tang to Share Insights on the Future of AI and Society
A key highlight of the Sushi Hackathon will be a keynote address by Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s digital policy leader, renowned for her expertise in programming and policy, which has made her a prominent figure in AI and digital innovation. Tang’s speech will delve into how AI technology can transform societies and shape the future, inspiring to both participants and attendees.

Winners to Be Rewarded with an Exclusive Sushi Experience
In addition to prize money and the prestige of winning, the Sushi Hackathon’s top team will be treated to a once-in-a-lifetime sushi dinner crafted by Chef Yuichi Arai, flown in from Japan for this special occasion. This unique reward aims to celebrate the team’s AI innovation while offering them a memorable, creative culinary journey.

About AI Commerce inc.
AI Commerce Inc. is a U.S.-based retail DX and e-commerce platform with a global presence. Leveraging generative AI, the company delivers cutting-edge omnichannel solutions by integrating Silicon Valley’s technology, Japan’s production expertise, and India’s system development strengths. The company leads transformative innovation in brand e-commerce, reshaping profit models and driving economic growth across Southeast Asia, India, and beyond.

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