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Second Quarter Revenue Totaled $118.7 Million

Second Quarter GAAP Net Loss of $25.0 Million, or GAAP EPS of ($0.24); Second Quarter Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income1 of $5.0 Million and Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS1 of $0.05

Second Quarter Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA2 Totaled $15.3 Million

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Digital Turbine, Inc. (Nasdaq: APPS) announced financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Recent Financial Highlights:

Fiscal second quarter of 2025 revenue totaled $118.7 million, representing an increase of 1% quarter-over-quarter as compared to the fiscal first quarter of 2025, and a decline of 17% year-over-year as compared to the fiscal second quarter of 2024.GAAP net loss for the fiscal second quarter of 2025 was $25.0 million, or ($0.24) per share, as compared to GAAP net loss for the fiscal second quarter of 2024 of $161.5 million, or ($1.61) per share, which included a noncash goodwill impairment charge of $147.2 million. Non-GAAP adjusted net income1 for the fiscal second quarter of 2025 was $5.0 million, or $0.05 per share, as compared to Non-GAAP adjusted net income1 of $13.9 million, or $0.13 per share, in the fiscal second quarter of 2024.Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA2 for the fiscal second quarter of 2025 was $15.3 million, representing an increase of 6% quarter-over-quarter as compared to the fiscal first quarter of 2025, and a decline of 45% year-over-year as compared to Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA2 of $27.7 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2024.The Company has initiated a transformation program designed to drive greater efficiency and enhance cash flow generation while accelerating innovation and future growth. The program is underway and is targeted to yield more than $25 million in annual cash expense savings.The Company announced the acquisition of ONE Store International to create a leading comprehensive and competitive alternative app ecosystem beyond the traditional app store model, offering greater value to app developers, consumers and mobile operators.

“The September quarter results marked our second consecutive quarter of sequential growth,” said Bill Stone, CEO. “While we anticipate continued sequential growth in the current December quarter and a return to year-over-year growth in the March quarter, our outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2025 has been reduced as a result of more significant anticipated headwinds in some of our legacy businesses. In order to drive greater efficiencies with current operations and enhance cash flow generation while simultaneously accelerating innovation and maintaining our investment is several promising future growth initiatives, we have enacted a strategic transformation project. We expect this transformation project to yield more than $25 million in annual cost savings and position the Company for greater profit and cash flow leverage when top-line growth rates re-accelerate. We remain steadfastly confident in the future of Digital Turbine, but we also recognize that we must execute with greater expediency and efficiency while attacking the enormous market opportunity in front of us. We have a clear plan to achieve this core objective and maximally capitalize on our advantageous foothold position in the newly evolving mobile app marketplace.”  

Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results

Total revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $118.7 million. Total On Device Solutions revenue before intercompany eliminations was $82.4 million. Total App Growth Platform revenue before intercompany eliminations was $37.3 million.

GAAP net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $25.0 million, or ($0.24) per share, as compared to GAAP net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 of $161.5 million, or ($1.61) per share.

Non-GAAP adjusted net income1 for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $5.0 million, or $0.05 per share, as compared to Non-GAAP adjusted net income1 of $13.9 million, or $0.13 per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2024.

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA2 for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $15.3 million, as compared to Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA2 for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 of 27.7 million.

Business Outlook

Based on information available as of November 6, 2024, the Company currently expects the following for fiscal year 2025:

Revenue of between $475 million and $485 millionNon-GAAP adjusted EBITDA2 of between $65 million and $70 million

It is not reasonably practicable to provide a business outlook for GAAP net income because the Company cannot reasonably estimate the changes in stock-based compensation expense, which is directly impacted by changes in the Company’s stock price, or other items that are difficult to predict with precision.

About Digital Turbine, Inc.

Digital Turbine empowers superior mobile consumer experiences and results for the world’s leading telcos, advertisers, and publishers. Its end-to-end platform uniquely simplifies its partners’ abilities to supercharge awareness, acquisition, and monetization – connecting them with more consumers, in more ways, across more devices. Digital Turbine is headquartered in North America, with offices around the world. For additional information visit www.digitalturbine.com.

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call and webcast today at 6:00 p.m. ET to discuss its fiscal 2025 second quarter financial results and provide operational updates on the business. The conference call will discuss forward guidance and other material information. The call can be accessed online via the webcast link: https:app.webinar.net/pvYVXg0ZeQo.  The call can also be accessed by dialing 888-317-6003 in the United States (or 412-317-6061 from international locations) and entering access code 4716696.

A playback will be available through November 13, 2024. The replay can be accessed by dialing 877-344-7529 in the United States or 412-317-0088 from international locations, passcode 9360917.  An online webcast will be archived for a period of one year and is available via the Investor Relations section of Digital Turbine’s website.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the Company’s consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, Digital Turbine uses non-GAAP measures of certain components of financial performance. These non-GAAP measures include non-GAAP adjusted net income and earnings per share (“EPS”), non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP free cash flow and non-GAAP gross profit. Reconciliations to the nearest GAAP measures of all non-GAAP measures included in this press release can be found in the tables below.

Non-GAAP measures are provided to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the Company’s current financial performance, prospects for the future and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes that these non-GAAP measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding financial performance by excluding certain expenses and benefits that may not be indicative of recurring core business operating results. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures that exclude such items when viewed in conjunction with GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliations enhance the comparability of results against prior periods and allow for greater transparency of financial results. The Company believes non-GAAP measures facilitate management’s internal comparison of its financial performance to that of prior periods as well as trend analysis for budgeting and planning purposes. The presentation of non-GAAP measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

1Non-GAAP adjusted net income and EPS are defined as GAAP net income and EPS adjusted to exclude the effect of stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangibles, business transformation costs, transaction-related expenses, severance costs, impairment of goodwill, changes in fair value of contingent considerations, and tax adjustments. Readers are cautioned that non-GAAP adjusted net income and EPS should not be construed as an alternative to comparable GAAP net income figures determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP as an indicator of profitability or performance, which is the most comparable measure under GAAP.

2Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA is calculated as GAAP net income excluding the following cash and non-cash expenses: stock-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, net interest income (expense), net other income (expense), business transformation costs, foreign exchange transaction gains (losses), income tax (benefit) provision, transaction-related expenses, impairment of goodwill, changes in fair value of contingent considerations, and severance costs. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue. Readers are cautioned that non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to net income determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP as an indicator of performance, which is the most comparable measure under GAAP.

3Non-GAAP free cash flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as net cash provided by operating activities (as stated in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows), excluding transaction-related expenses, severance costs and business transformation costs, reduced by capital expenditures. Readers are cautioned that free cash flow should not be construed as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP as an indicator of profitability, performance or liquidity, which is the most comparable measure under GAAP.

4Non-GAAP gross profit is defined as GAAP income from operations adjusted to exclude the effect of product development costs, sales and marketing costs, general and administrative costs, impairment of goodwill, and depreciation of software. Readers are cautioned that non-GAAP gross profit should not be construed as an alternative to income from operations determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP as an indicator of profitability or performance, which is the most comparable measure under GAAP.

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP adjusted net income and EPS, non-GAAP free cash flow and non-GAAP gross profit are used by management as internal measures of profitability and performance. They have been included because the Company believes that the measures are used by certain investors to assess the Company’s financial performance before non-cash charges and certain costs that the Company does not believe are reflective of its underlying business.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements in this news release that are not statements of historical fact and that concern future results from operations, financial position, economic conditions, product releases and any other statement that may be construed as a prediction of future performance or events, including financial projections and growth in various products are forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date made and which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may, should one or more of these risks uncertainties or other factors materialize, cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These factors and risks include:

Risks Specific to our Business

We have a history of net lossesWe have a limited operating history for our current portfolio of assets.Growth may place significant demands on our management and our infrastructure.Our operations are global in scope, and we face added business, political, regulatory, legal, operational, financial and economic risks as a result of our international operations.Our financial results could vary significantly from quarter-to-quarter and are difficult to predict.A significant portion of our revenue is derived from a limited number of wireless carriers and customers.The risk of impairment of our goodwill.The effects of the current and any future general downturns in the U.S. and the global economy, including financial market disruptions.Our products, services and systems rely on software that is highly technical, and if it contains errors or viruses, our business could be adversely affected.Our business may involve the use, transmission and storage of confidential information and personally identifiable information, and the failure to properly safeguard such information could result in significant reputational harm and monetary damages.Our business and reputation could be impacted by information technology system failures and network disruptionsSystem security risks and cyber-attacks could disrupt our internal operations or information technology services provided to customers.Our business and growth may suffer if we are unable to hire and retain key talent.If we are unable to maintain our corporate culture, our business could be harmed.If we make future acquisitions, this could require significant management attention and disrupt our business.Adverse effects of negative developments affecting the financial services industry, including events or concerns involving liquidity, defaults, or non-performance by financial institutions.Entry into new lines of business, and our offering of new products and services, resulting from our investments may result in exposure to new risks.Litigation may harm out business.

Risks Related to the Mobile Advertising Industry

The mobile advertising business is an intensely competitive industry, and we may not be able to compete successfully.The markets for our products and services are rapidly evolving and may decline or experience limited growth.Our business is dependent on the continued growth in usage of smartphones and other mobile connected devices.Wireless technologies are changing rapidly, and we may not be successful in working with these new technologies.The complexity of and incompatibilities among mobile devices may require us to use additional resources for the development of our products and services.If wireless subscribers do not continue to use their mobile devices to access mobile content and other applications, our business growth and future revenue may be adversely affected.A shift of technology platform by wireless carriers and mobile device manufacturers could lengthen the development period for our offerings, increase our costs, and cause our offerings to be published later than anticipated.Actual or perceived security vulnerabilities in devices or wireless networks could adversely affect our revenue.We may be subject to legal liability associated with providing mobile and online services.Risks of public health issues, such as a major epidemic or pandemic.Risk related to geopolitical conditions and the global economy, including conflicts, financial markets, and inflation.Risk related to the geopolitical relationship between the U.S. and China or changes in China’s economic and regulatory landscape.

Industry Regulatory Risks

We are subject to rapidly changing and increasingly stringent laws, regulations and contractual requirements related to privacy, data security, and protection of children.We are subject to anti-corruption, import/export, government sanction, and similar laws, especially related to our international operations.Government regulation of our marketing methods could restrict or prevent our ability to adequately advertise and promote our content, products and services available in certain jurisdictions.Regulatory requirements pertaining to the marketing, advertising, and promotion of our products and services.Governmental regulation of our marketing methods.

Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property and Potential Liability

Third parties may obtain and improperly use our intellectual property; and if so, our competitive position may be adversely affected, particularly if we do not, or are unable to, adequately protect our intellectual property rightsThird parties may sue us for intellectual property infringement, which may prevent or limit our use of the intellectual property and disrupt our business and could require us to pay significant damage awards.Our platform contains open source software.Indemnity provisions in various agreements potentially expose us to substantial liability for intellectual property infringement, damages caused by malicious software, and other losses.

Risks Relating to Our Common Stock and Capital Structure

We have secured and unsecured indebtedness, which could limit our financial flexibility.To service our debt and fund our other obligations and capital requirements, we will require a significant amount of cash, and our ability to generate cash will depend on many factors beyond our control.The market price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile and subject to wide fluctuations, and you may be unable to resell your shares at or above the current price or the price at which you purchased your shares.Risk of not being able to raise capital to grow our business.Risk to trading volume of lack of securities or industry analysts research coverage.A material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures could, if not remediated, result in material misstatements in our financial statements.Maintaining and improvising financial controls and being a public company may strain resources.Anti-takeover provisions in our charter documents could make an acquisition of our company more difficult.Our bylaws designate Delaware as the exclusive forum for certain disputes.Other risks described in the risk factors in Item 1A of our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K under the heading “Risk Factors” and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Investor Relations Contact:
Brian Bartholomew
Digital Turbine, Inc.
brian.bartholomew@digitalturbine.com

 

Digital Turbine, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Three months ended September 30,

Six months ended September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net revenue

$     118,728

$          143,259

$   236,717

$   289,625

Costs of revenue and operating expenses

Revenue share

56,336

68,719

112,145

138,311

Other direct costs of revenue

8,438

9,017

16,228

18,630

Product development

9,433

14,037

20,147

29,837

Sales and marketing

15,887

15,537

32,134

31,114

General and administrative

42,176

41,385

85,693

81,884

Impairment of goodwill

147,181

147,181

Total costs of revenue and operating expenses

132,270

295,876

266,347

446,957

Loss from operations

(13,542)

(152,617)

(29,630)

(157,332)

Interest and other income (expense), net

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

200

372

200

372

Interest expense, net

(9,232)

(7,844)

(17,482)

(15,234)

Foreign exchange transaction loss

(976)

(2,106)

(158)

(183)

Other income (expense), net

(36)

78

244

Total interest and other expense, net

(10,044)

(9,578)

(17,362)

(14,801)

Loss before income taxes

(23,586)

(162,195)

(46,992)

(172,133)

Income tax provision (benefit)

1,400

(713)

3,150

(2,252)

Net loss

(24,986)

(161,482)

(50,142)

(169,881)

Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest

(220)

Net loss attributable to Digital Turbine, Inc.

(24,986)

(161,482)

(50,142)

(169,661)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

2,157

(1,287)

944

(7,394)

Comprehensive loss

(22,829)

(162,769)

(49,198)

(177,275)

Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest

519

Comprehensive loss attributable to Digital Turbine, Inc.

$      (22,829)

$        (162,769)

$   (49,198)

$ (177,794)

Net loss per common share

Basic

$          (0.24)

$              (1.61)

$       (0.49)

$       (1.69)

Diluted

$          (0.24)

$              (1.61)

$       (0.49)

$       (1.69)

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

Basic

103,041

100,604

102,722

100,272

Diluted

103,041

100,604

102,722

100,272

 

Digital Turbine, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except par value and share amounts)

September 30, 2024

March 31, 2024

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$               32,765

$             33,605

Accounts receivable, net

191,612

191,015

Prepaid expenses

7,093

7,704

Other current assets

12,419

10,017

Total current assets

243,889

242,341

Property and equipment, net

48,159

45,782

Right-of-use assets

11,222

9,127

Intangible assets, net

285,848

313,505

Goodwill

221,059

220,072

Other non-current assets

34,309

34,713

TOTAL ASSETS

$             844,486

$           865,540

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

$             148,062

$           159,200

Accrued revenue share

29,518

33,934

Accrued compensation

7,408

7,209

Other current liabilities

38,643

35,681

Total current liabilities

223,631

236,024

Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs

407,620

383,490

Deferred tax liabilities, net

17,460

20,424

Other non-current liabilities

13,405

11,670

Total liabilities

662,116

651,608

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity

Preferred stock

Series A convertible preferred stock at $0.0001 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized, 100,000 issued and outstanding (liquidation preference of $1)

100

100

Common stock

$0.0001 par value: 200,000,000 shares authorized; 104,279,577 issued and 103,521,452 outstanding at September 30, 2024; 102,877,057 issued and 102,118,932 outstanding at March 31, 2024

10

10

Additional paid-in capital

875,827

858,191

Treasury stock (758,125 shares at September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024)

(71)

(71)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(48,011)

(48,955)

Accumulated deficit

(645,485)

(595,343)

Total stockholders’ equity

182,370

213,932

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$             844,486

$           865,540

 

Digital Turbine, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

Three months ended September 30,

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net (loss) income

$          (24,986)

$        (161,482)

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

Depreciation and amortization

19,352

20,668

Non-cash interest expense

456

(147)

Allowance for credit losses

1,084

475

Stock-based compensation expense

8,999

9,016

Change in estimate of remaining contingent consideration

(200)

(372)

Right-of-use asset

(2,304)

1,173

Foreign exchange transaction loss

976

2,106

Impairment of goodwill

147,181

(Increase) decrease in assets:

Accounts receivable, gross

3,183

8,102

Prepaid expenses

(161)

(334)

Other current assets

(451)

Other non-current assets

(96)

(2,566)

Increase (decrease) in liabilities:

Accounts payable

(20,435)

1,663

Accrued revenue share

3,025

5,350

Accrued compensation

434

(1,906)

Other current liabilities

2,079

11,808

Deferred income taxes

(1,035)

(12,351)

Other non-current liabilities

1,361

(930)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

(8,719)

27,454

Cash flows from investing activities

Capital expenditures

(7,477)

(7,001)

Net cash used in investing activities

(7,477)

(7,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from borrowings

21,000

12,000

Payment of debt issuance costs

(1,561)

Repayment of debt obligations

(6,000)

(34,136)

Acquisition of non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries

Payment of withholding taxes for net share settlement of equity awards

(112)

(106)

Options exercised

79

1,998

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

13,406

(20,244)

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

(174)

(629)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

(2,964)

(420)

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

35,729

59,069

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$            32,765

$            58,649

 

REVENUE BY SEGMENT

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended September 30,

2024

2023

% Change

On Device Solutions

$           82,414

$           99,060

(17) %

App Growth Platform

37,346

46,183

(19) %

Elimination

(1,032)

(1,984)

(48) %

Consolidated

$         118,728

$         143,259

(17) %

 

GAAP (LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS TO NON-GAAP GROSS PROFIT

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended September 30,

2024

2023

Net revenue

$      118,728

$      143,259

(Loss) income from operations

(13,542)

(152,617)

Add-back items:

Product development

9,433

14,037

Sales and marketing

15,887

15,537

General and administrative

42,176

41,385

Depreciation of software included in other direct costs of revenue

51

1,509

Impairment of goodwill

147,181

Non-GAAP gross profit

$        54,005

$        67,032

Non-GAAP gross profit percentage

45 %

47 %

GAAP NET (LOSS) INCOME TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED NET INCOME

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended September 30,

2024

2023

Net (loss) income

$      (24,986)

(161,482)

Add-back items:

Stock-based compensation expense

8,999

9,016

Amortization of intangibles

13,505

16,157

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

(200)

(372)

Tax adjustment (1)

7,200

Business transformation costs

237

2,528

Transaction-related expenses

79

Severance costs

268

809

Impairment of goodwill

147,181

Non-GAAP adjusted net income

$          5,023

$        13,916

Non-GAAP adjusted net income per common share

$            0.05

$            0.13

Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted

105,345

103,428

(1) Valuation allowance

 

GAAP NET (LOSS) INCOME TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EBITDA

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended September 30,

2024

2023

Net (loss) income

$          (24,986)

$        (161,482)

Add-back items:

Stock-based compensation expense

8,999

9,016

Depreciation and amortization

19,352

20,668

Interest expense, net

9,232

7,844

Other income (expense), net

36

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

(200)

(372)

Business transformation costs

237

2,528

Foreign exchange transaction (gain) loss

976

2,106

Income tax provision (benefit)

1,400

(713)

Transaction-related expenses

79

Severance costs

268

809

Impairment of goodwill

147,181

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA

$            15,314

$            27,664

 

GAAP CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO NON-GAAP FREE CASH FLOW

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended September 30,

2024

2023

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$            (8,719)

$            27,454

Capital expenditures

(7,477)

(7,001)

Transaction-related expenses

79

Severance costs

268

809

Business transformation costs

237

2,528

Non-GAAP free cash flow provided (used) by operations

$          (15,691)

$            23,869

 

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“Empowering Green Value Chains, Contributing to New Productive Forces” Side Event was Successfully Held at COP29

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The side event titled “Empowering Green Value Chains, Contributing to New Productive Forces” was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, during COP29. The event was jointly organized by the Vanke Foundation, C Team, and Phoenix TV. The aim of the event was to explore how industries in China can empower human capital and implement green value chains to achieve green, efficient, and low-carbon operational models under the country’s dual-carbon strategy. The goal was also to inspire new productive forces and drive the green transformation of economic and social development.

The side event brought together experts, scholars, business representatives, and NGO partners from both China and abroad to discuss the latest global trends and developments in green value chains across key industries. The event was chaired by Yang Peidan, Director of C Team. In her opening remarks, Liu Xi, Senior Manager of Climate Change and Biodiversity at the Vanke Foundation, highlighted the foundation’s vision of a “beautiful and shared future home” and its commitment to promoting environmental protection and social public welfare. She also introduced the “Net Zero Drive” Talents Acceleration Initiative, unveiling the “Together We Act” platform, a significant new step in the foundation’s efforts to align with its strategies.

Liu Yifeng, Deputy Director of C Team, provided an in-depth introduction to the “Together We Act” platform. This platform aims to cultivate and empower talents in the field of China’s dual-carbon strategy, equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to better adapt to and lead the green low-carbon transformation.

C Team is implementing a strategic upgrade to support the development of emerging industry talents while facilitating the transition of workers from traditional industries. This initiative aims to create a green employment market system. According to Liu, workers in traditional industries need to adapt to the “new wave” of industry transformation, while employees in emerging sectors must quickly update their knowledge and skills to keep pace with technological advancements. Through effective training and accelerated efforts, industries, businesses, and regions can better apply technologies and management practices, achieving both technological and energy transformations.

To this end, C Team has partnered with Tencent to develop the “Together We Act” platform. The platform breaks down knowledge into “knowledge cards,” which are categorized and tailored for workers in need of transformation or upskilling. The platform offers smart, content-driven training and quantitative assessments. By using algorithms, the platform provides personalized knowledge to users and includes management features that allow administrators to assign tasks and learning objectives. Knowledge and exercises are managed separately, creating a flexible and intelligent learning system.

Additionally, C Team plans to leverage the data on workforce technology upgrades and training behaviors collected by the platform to analyze the impact of dual-transformation policies and strategies on the workforce in both corporate supply chains and regional areas. This data will help companies and local governments better understand workforce trends and provide support for industry and regional transitions.

Media’s role is also essential in promoting new productive forces. Yang Yuntong, Director of International Cooperation and Project Operations at Phoenix TV, shared that as the largest well-rounded Chinese-language cultural media group overseas, Phoenix TV has long been committed to advancing new productive forces through practical actions. The group has been actively involved in climate-change communication in China and has hosted the annual “Zero-Carbon Mission International Climate Summit” for the past four years in the lead-up to COP, providing a platform for dialogue and discussion among stakeholders and influencing corporate practices and public advocacy.

Xu Shilun, head of the ESG projects at Onewo’s Sustainable Development Center, shared that reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in property management are key concerns for the company. Onewo is integrating its experience from managing various spaces, such as communities and office buildings, into its “Magic Stone” AI system, focusing on energy management to improve carbon management efficiency in public spaces and encourage owners and tenants to adopt greener lifestyles.

The roundtable discussion focused on two main themes: “Collaborative Innovation of Diverse Forces in Creating New Productive Forces” and “Empowering Green Value Chains to Drive the Green Transformation of Economic and Social Development”. Representatives from leading companies such as JA Solar, Anta Group, Lenovo, Carbonstop, PES, Exiss, ACT, Dasso, Hainan Deeprock, and SQUAKE participated in the discussion. The Secretary of the CPC Municipal Committee of Huzhou City, Chen Hao, also joined via video to introduce the innovative concept of “Bamboo Forest Carbon Sequestration.”

The organizers stated that the side event was not only a deep exploration of green development concepts but also a firm commitment to future sustainable development. C Team plans to further collaborate with nonprofit organizations, environmental foundations, leading enterprises, research institutions, and knowledge service platforms to jointly promote public and inclusive transformation, ensuring that high-quality training content is presented on the platform. Through collective effort and the pooling of knowledge and resources, the event sought to support industry development, regional transformation, and the green transformation of society.

About C Team:
C Team is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting corporate climate action and sustainable development.

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Urgent Call: Donate Electronics to Empower Charities Nationwide

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TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2024 /CNW/ – This holiday season, the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is spreading the spirit of giving with its annual 12 Days of Electronic Giving campaign. Aiming to donate over 200 electronic devices to charities across Canada, ERA is committed to empowering organizations to deliver critical services to their communities.

However, the demand for electronics remains pressing. More than 500 charities are still on ERA’s waitlist—a number that highlights the urgent need for public and corporate donations of pre-loved technology.

“Together, We Can Create Impact”
Bojan Paduh, Founder and President of ERA, urges individuals and businesses to step up this holiday season:

“We’ve accomplished so much, but hundreds of charities are still waiting for essential technology to continue their work. I encourage everyone to consider donating their unused laptops, tablets, or cell phones. Your generosity can transform lives and reduce e-waste at the same time.”

ERA’s 12 Days of Electronic Giving campaign is already making an impact, supporting a wide range of organizations across the country, including:

Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton – Edmonton, ABWinnipeg Humane Society – Winnipeg, MBBent Arrow Traditional Healing Society – Edmonton, ABCanadian Mental Health Association – Toronto, ONYork Region Educational Services – Toronto, ONIt Takes a Village Community Outreach and Advocacy – Halifax, NSToronto Fringe – Toronto, ONMarina Housing Co-op – Vancouver, BCAgape Table Inc. – Winnipeg, MBGreater Edmonton Live-In Society – Edmonton, ABEqual Housing Initiative Inc. – Winnipeg, MBValley Community Learning Association – Kentville, NSAlberta Children’s Hospital – Calgary, AB

How You Can Help
The holidays are the perfect time to give back. If you or your organization have unused electronic devices gathering dust, ERA invites you to donate and make a meaningful difference. Whether it’s a laptop, tablet, or cell phone, every device can create opportunities, reduce e-waste, and bring hope to someone in need.

Donating is Simple
ERA offers convenient, free pickup services across Canada.

Call: 1-877-9EWASTE / Email: info@era.ca / Visit: www.era.ca to schedule a pickup.

Let’s Make This Season Count
“Your donation today can change lives tomorrow,” adds Paduh. “Together, we can meet the urgent needs of these charities while fostering a sustainable future.”  Don’t wait—help ERA ensure no charity is left behind this holiday season.

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MyDataRemoval Proven More Effective Than Competing Data Removal Services [updated links]

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Internal and external reports show MyDataRemoval to be the most effective personal data removal service. MyDataRemoval has achieved over 70% data removal within the first week and 90% within four months, outperforming industry competitors who average 26% in the first week and 35% within four months.

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Recent findings from a consumer advocacy group have raised concerns about the effectiveness of people-search site removal services, revealing high rates of ineffectiveness among tested companies. Notably, MyDataRemoval was not included in this study. In response, MyDataRemoval conducted an internal audit [updated link] to evaluate its standing relative to the competition, revealing that it was already leading the industry. Building on this success, MyDataRemoval has since enhanced its methodologies and technologies for data removal. As a result, MyDataRemoval is now reaching a 90% removal rate within four months and exceeding a 70% removal rate within the first week—results that place it well above the competition.

MyDataRemoval will remove your data from people search sites more effectively than anyone else out there.

Over 70% of personal data removed within the first week: MyDataRemoval successfully removed over 70% of personal data from people-search websites within just one week, outperforming all other services tested by Consumer Reports.Effectiveness over time: MyDataRemoval maintained superior performance compared to other data removal services, with 80% of data removed within one month and 90% within four months.Competitor Comparison in one week: The average effectiveness for the first week across competing services was 30%, whereas MyDataRemoval removed over 70%, demonstrating a clear advantage.Competitor Comparison at four months: Competing services demonstrated significantly lower data removal rates, with some services removing only 27% of personal data within four months.

MyDataRemoval’s internal audits have demonstrated that the service is not only more effective in the initial stages of data removal but also continues to outperform over time. Its proprietary methods, commitment to ongoing audits, and dedication to continuous improvement ensure that it remains a leader in data removal.

MyDataRemoval acknowledges that while current effectiveness rates are industry-leading, there is still room for growth. The goal is to achieve over 90% removal rates across all categories and time frames. MyDataRemoval is committed to conducting monthly audits and making these results publicly available to ensure transparency and continuous improvement. You can see the most recent audit results here [updated link].

Privacy is more important than ever, and MyDataRemoval is here to help individuals reclaim theirs. Do not settle for ineffective data removal—trust the service that has been proven to deliver results. Find MyDataRemoval at www.mydataremoval.com or contact us at hello@mydataremoval.com or call (855) 700-2914 to start your journey towards a more private online presence.

Stay tuned for our monthly audit updates to see how we are continuously improving to make your personal information private once again.

Audit date: 8/9/2024

Profiles removed within 1 week: 85%Profiles removed within 1 month: 71%Profiles removed within 4 months: 73%

Audit date: 9/9/2024

Profiles removed within 1 week: 85%Profiles removed within 1 month: 78%Profiles removed within 4 months: 92%

Audit date: 10/9/2024

Profiles removed within 1 week: 59%Profiles removed within 1 month: 81%Profiles removed within 4 months: 90%

Audit date: 11/9/2024

Profiles removed within 1 week: 77%Profiles removed within 1 month: 81%Profiles removed within 4 months: 90%

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James Wilson, MyDataRemoval, 1 8557002194, hello@mydataremoval.com, https://www.mydataremoval.com

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