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PINTEC ANNOUNCES UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2024

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BEIJING, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pintec Technology Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: PT) (“Pintec” or the “Company”), a Nasdaq-listed company providing technology enabled financial and digital services to micro, small and medium enterprises in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

First Half 2024 Financial Highlights

Total revenues decreased by 57.5% or RMB20.17 million to RMB14.92 million (US$2.09 million) for the first half of 2024 compared to total revenues of RMB35.09 million for the same period of 2023.

Gross profit increased by 111.6% to RMB8.90 million (US$1.25 million) for the first half of 2024 from RMB4.21 million for the same period of 2023. Gross margin was 59.66% for the first half of 2024 compared to 11.99% for the same period of 2023.

Loss from operations decreased by 37.1% to RMB7.61 million (US$1.07 million) for the first half of 2024 from RMB12.09 million for the same period of 2023.

Net loss decreased by 82.0% to RMB8.34 million (US$1.17 million) for the first half of 2024 compared to net loss of RMB46.30 million for the same period of 2023.

First Half 2024 Operating Highlights

Total loans facilitated decreased by 2.4% to RMB46.17 million (US$6.48 million) for the first half of 2024 from RMB47.3 million for the same period of 2023.

Loan outstanding balance decreased by 9.0% to RMB56.14 million (US$7.88 million) as of June 30, 2024 from RMB61.74 million as of December 31, 2023.

The following table provides delinquency rates by balance for all loans facilitated by the Company as of the dates indicated:

Delinquent for

16-30 days

31-60 days

61-90 days

December 31, 2021        

1.00

%

1.30

%

1.18

%

December 31, 2022

0.23

%

0.58

%

0.18

%

December 31, 2023

0.26

%

0.22

%

0.27

%

June 30, 2024

0.20

%

0.04

%

0.22

%

Mr. Zexiong Huang, Chief Executive Officer of Pintec, commented, “During the first half of 2024, despite the unavoidable constraints on our business expansion caused by changes in industry policies, regulations, and slowdown in overall economy in China, we continued to strive for further improvements in our financial position, driven by enhanced operational efficiency, strengthened risk management, and optimized cost structures, all contributing to the resilience of our business. At the same time, even amidst fluctuations in the market risks resulting from the sluggish macroeconomic recovery, we have adhered to a prudent risk management approach, enabling us to maintain stability and healthy asset quality in this challenging environment. We believe that lean financial performance and high-quality assets are fundamental to capturing long-term opportunities.”

“Looking forward, we are committed to focusing on our core strategy, which is to prioritize financial stability and risk management to sustain solid growth in an uncertain macro environment. We remain dedicated to delivering financial digitization solutions to our business partners, financial partners, and end customers. The sustainable and quality-based development will continue to be the path we uphold. To achieve this goal, we will keep solidifying our competencies in overall risk management, attracting customers and strengthening partnerships, expanding our business, and refining operations while implementing cost-effective initiatives.” Mr. Huang concluded.

First Half 2024 Financial Results

Revenues

Total revenues decreased by 57.47% to RMB14.92 million (US$2.09 million) for the first half of 2024 from RMB35.09 million for the same period of 2023.

Revenues from technical service fees decreased by 86.6% to RMB2.66 million (US$0.37 million) for the first half of 2024 from RMB19.83 million for the same period of 2023. The decrease in revenues from technical service fees was mainly due to the gradual reduction of such business based on our overall operation realignment.

Revenues from installment service fee decreased by 13.7% to RMB6.49 million (US$0.91 million) for the first half of 2024 from RMB7.53 million for the same period of 2023. The decrease in revenues from installment service fee was mainly due to the decrease in volume of both new and outstanding small and medium enterprises (“SMEs”) loans under current marketing environment in the first half of 2024.

Revenues from wealth management service fees decreased by 25.3% to RMB5.77 million (US$0.81 million) for the first half of 2024 from RMB7.73 million for the same period of 2023. The decrease in revenue of the wealth management was mainly due to that the new regulation issued by Chinese regulatory authority on insurance brokerage business which led to a scarcity of insurance products that comply with the new regulation and in turn caused the decrease in insurance brokerage business and revenue.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues decreased by 80.51% to RMB6.02 million (US$0.85 million) for the first half of 2024 from RMB30.88 million for the same period of 2023. This decrease was mainly attributable to:

Funding cost. Funding cost mainly consists of interest expense the Company pays in relation to the funding debts to fund its financing receivables. Funding cost decreased RMB9.31 million to nil compared to funding cost of RMB9.31 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was due to that we recorded interest expenses of RMB9.31 million during the first half of 2023, which was mainly represents an out-of-period adjustments amount to RMB9.31 million from prior years.

Reversal/(provision) of credit losses. Provision of credit losses of RMB1.73 million (US$0.24 million) in first half of 2024 compared to reversal of credit losses of RMB0.38 million in the same period of 2023.

Origination and servicing cost. Origination and servicing cost decreased by 78.8% to RMB5.05 million (US$0.71 million) compared to RMB23.86 million in the same period of 2023, which was mainly due to the decreased in revenue from technical services fees and its corresponding costs.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased to RMB8.90 million (US$1.25 million) for the first half of 2024 from RMB4.21 million for the same period of 2023. Gross margin was 59.66% in the first half of 2024 compared to 11.99% in the same period of 2023.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses increased by 1.3% to RMB16.51 million (US$2.32 million) for the first half of 2024 from RMB16.30 million for the same period of 2023. The Company has been continuously optimizing and refining its organizational structure, marketing strategies and product matrix since the beginning of 2024.

Sales and marketing expenses in the first half of 2024 increased by 0.3% to RMB8.54 million (US$1.20 million) from RMB8.51 million in the same period of 2023. This increase was primarily due to the addition of sales and marketing personnel to expand our Wealth Management Solutions services and business.

General and administrative expenses in the first half of 2024 increased by 12.8% to RMB5.71 million (US$0.80 million) from RMB5.06 million in the same period of 2023. This increase was primarily driven by the reversal of share-based compensation in first half of 2023, which was an out-of-period adjustments from prior years and no such adjustments were recorded in first half of 2024.

Research and development expenses in the first half of 2024 decreased by 17.0% to RMB2.26 million (US$0.32 million) from RMB2.73 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to personnel structure optimization as part of the business transformation of the Company.

Loss from operations

Loss from operations decreased by 37.1% to RMB7.61 million (US$1.07 million) for the first half of 2024 from RMB12.09 million for the same period of 2023.

Other income and expenses

Other expenses, net decreased by 99.4% to RMB0.28 million (US$0.04 million) for the first half of 2024 from RMB45.59 million for the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in impairment loss of long-lived assets of RMB3.74 million, decrease of interest expense of RMB4.41 million and the decrease in loss of RMB38.88 million from disposal of Sky City Holding Limited and eight of its subsidiaries in May 2023.

Income tax (expense)/benefit

Income tax expense was recorded as RMB0.46 million for the first half of 2024 compared to income tax benefit of RMB11.38 million recorded for the first half of 2023.

Net loss

As a result of the foregoing, net loss was recorded RMB8.34 million (US$1.17 million) for the first half of 2024 compared to RMB46.30 million recorded for the same period of 2023.

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was recorded RMB8.43 million (US$1.18 million) for the first half of 2024 compared to net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB44.86 million recorded for the same period of 2023.

Adjusted net loss was RMB8.34 million (US$1.17 million) for the first half of 2024 compared to RMB65.50 million for the same period of 2023.

Net Loss Per Share

Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share in the first half of 2024 were both RMB0.02 (US$0.00). Basic and diluted net loss per American Depositary Share (“ADS”) in the first half of 2024 were both RMB0.53 (US$0.07). Each ADS represents thirty-five of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares.

Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share in the first half of 2024 were both RMB0.02 (US$0.00). Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS in the first half of 2024 were both RMB0.53 (US$0.07).

Balance Sheet

The Company has combined cash and cash equivalents and long-term restricted cash of RMB53.42 million (US$7.50 million) as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB45.51 million as of December 31, 2023.

Going Concern

The Company acknowledged that there were recurring losses from operation since year 2019. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company reported a net loss of RMB8.34 million (US$1.17 million). In addition, as of June 30, 2024, the Company reported a negative working capital of RMB388.96 million (US$54.58 million) and had an accumulated deficit of RMB2,520.97 million (US$353.73 million). The Company’s operating results in future periods are subject to numerous uncertainties, and it is uncertain whether the Company will be able to reduce or eliminate its net loss in the foreseeable future. In order to alleviate the pressure on capital turnover, the Company has reached an agreement with a third-party institution to obtain a line of credit facility with an amount up to US$40 million with annual interest rate of 7% if used, which is effective until September 30, 2025.

Due to the unpredictable future of the capital markets and the industry in which we operate, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in achieving its budget goals, that the Company’s future capital raising will be sufficient to support its ongoing operations, or that any additional financing will be available in a timely manner or with acceptable terms, if at all. If the Company is unable to raise sufficient financing or events or circumstances occur such that the Company does not meet its budget goals, it may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and ability to achieve its intended business objectives. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business are dependent on, among other things, the Company’s ability to operate profitably, to generate cash flows from operations, and to pursue financing arrangements to support its working capital requirements.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In evaluating its business, the Company considers and uses adjusted net income/loss as a supplemental measure to review and assess its operating performance. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company defines adjusted net income/loss as net income/loss excluding share-based compensation expenses and income tax benefit recognized due to reversal of uncertain tax position.

The Company believes that this non-GAAP financial measure can help management evaluate the Company’s operating performance and formulate business plans. Adjusted net income/loss enables management to assess operating results without considering the impact of share-based compensation expenses and income tax benefit recognized due to reversal of uncertain tax position. The Company also believes that this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information about its operating results, enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by management in their financial and operational decision-making.

This non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool. One of the key limitations of using adjusted net income/loss is that it does not reflect all items of income and expenses that affect the Company’s operations. The Company will continue to incur share-based compensation expenses in its business, which are reflected in the presentation of its adjusted net income/loss. Further, this non-GAAP financial measure may differ from non-GAAP financial information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore its comparability may be limited.

The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, net income/loss, which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance. The Company encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

Exchange Rate

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“USD”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of RMB7.1268 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 28, 2024, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or USD amounts referred to could be converted into USD or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all. For analytical presentation, all percentages are calculated using the numbers presented in the financial statements contained in this earnings release.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “target,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Pintec’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Pintec may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company’s limited operating history, regulatory uncertainties relating to the markets and industries where the Company operates, and the need to further diversify its financial partners, the Company’s reliance on a limited number of business partners, the impact of current or future PRC laws or regulations on wealth management financial products, and the Company’s ability to meet the standards necessary to maintain the listing of its ADSs on the Nasdaq Global Market, including its ability to cure any non-compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing criteria. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

About Pintec

Pintec is a Nasdaq-listed company providing technology enabled financial and digital services to micro, small and medium enterprises in China. It connects business partners and financial partners on its open platform and enables them to provide financial services to end users efficiently and effectively. Pintec empowers its business partners by providing them with the capability to add a financing option to their product offerings. It helps its financial partners adapt to the new digital economy by enabling them to access the online population that they could not otherwise reach efficiently or effectively. Pintec continues to deliver exceptional digitization services, diversified financial products, and best-in-class solutions with innovative technology, to solidify its relationship with its business partners and satisfy its clients’ needs. Pintec currently holds internet micro lending license, fund distribution license, insurance brokerage license and enterprise credit investigation license in China. For more information, please visit ir.pintec.com.

 

Pintec Technology Holdings Ltd.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except for share and per share data)

As of
December 31,

As of June 30,

2023

2024

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

40,508

44,606

6,259

Restricted cash

3,815

535

Short-term financing receivables, net

61,467

55,941

7,849

Short-term financial guarantee assets, net

43

Accounts receivable, net

1,569

2,255

316

Prepayments and other current assets, net

4,605

3,373

476

Amounts due from related parties, net

5

Total current assets

108,197

109,990

15,435

Non-current assets:

Non-current restricted cash

5,000

5,000

702

Total non-current assets

5,000

5,000

702

TOTAL ASSETS

113,197

114,990

16,137

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

4,977

4,153

583

Amounts due to related parties, current

299,346

301,398

42,291

Tax payable

18,857

18,561

2,604

Financial guarantee liabilities

43

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

165,072

174,834

24,532

Total current liabilities

488,295

498,946

70,010

Non-current liabilities:

Other non-current liabilities

4,781

4,490

630

Total non-current liabilities

4,781

4,490

630

TOTAL LIABILITIES

493,076

503,436

70,640

DEFICIT

   Class A Ordinary Shares (US$ 0.000125 par value per share;
     1,750,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2023 and June
     30, 2024; 503,747,680 and 503,747,680 shares outstanding as of
     December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024)

454

454

64

   Class B Ordinary Shares (US$ 0.000125 par value per share;
     250,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2023 and June
     30, 2024; 50,939,520 and 50,939,520 shares outstanding as of
     December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024)

42

42

6

Additional paid-in capital

2,036,473

2,036,473

285,749

Statutory reserves

9,006

9,006

1,264

Accumulated other comprehensive income

73,607

73,383

10,297

Accumulated deficit

(2,512,537)

(2,520,966)

(353,730)

Total shareholders’ deficit

(392,955)

(401,608)

(56,350)

Non-controlling interests

13,076

13,162

1,847

TOTAL DEFICIT

(379,879)

(388,446)

(54,503)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND DEFICIT

113,197

114,990

16,137

 

Pintec Technology Holdings Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(In thousands, except for share and per share data)

For the six months ended June 30,

2023

2024

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

Revenues:

Technical service fees

19,834

2,658

373

Installment service fees

7,527

6,493

911

Wealth management service fees and others

7,727

5,771

810

Total revenues

35,088

14,922

2,094

Cost of revenues:

Funding cost

(9,305)

Reversal/(Provision) of credit losses

378

(1,730)

(243)

Origination and servicing cost

(23,856)

(5,055)

(710)

Reversal of guarantee

1,903

765

107

Cost of revenues

(30,880)

(6,020)

(846)

Gross profit

4,208

8,902

1,248

Operating expenses:

Sales and marketing expenses

(8,509)

(8,537)

(1,198)

General and administrative expenses

(5,059)

(5,708)

(801)

Research and development expenses

(2,728)

(2,264)

(318)

Total operating expenses

(16,296)

(16,509)

(2,317)

Loss from operations

(12,088)

(7,607)

(1,069)

Long-lived assets impairment

(3,737)

Loss from disposal of subsidiaries

(38,883)

Financial expenses, net

(4,273)

132

19

Other income/(expenses), net

1,305

(409)

(57)

Loss before income tax (expense)/benefit

(57,676)

(7,884)

(1,107)

Income tax benefit/(expense)

11,377

(459)

(64)

Net loss

(46,299)

(8,343)

(1,171)

Less: Net (loss)/income attributable to non-controlling interests

(1,444)

86

12

Net loss attributable to Pintec Technology Holdings Limited
shareholders

(44,855)

(8,429)

(1,183)

Other comprehensive (loss)/income:

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of nil tax

46,080

(224)

(31)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

46,080

(224)

(31)

Total comprehensive loss

(219)

(8,567)

(1,202)

Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to non-controlling
interests

(1,444)

86

12

Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Pintec Technology
     Holdings Limited shareholders

1,225

(8,653)

(1,214)

Net loss per ordinary share

Basic

(0.10)

(0.02)

(0.00)

Diluted

(0.10)

(0.02)

(0.00)

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding

Basic

433,743,535

554,687,200

554,687,200

Diluted

434,294,424

554,687,200

554,687,200

 

Pintec Technology Holdings Ltd.

Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

(In thousands, except for share and per share data)

For the six months ended June 30,

2023

2024

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

Net loss

(46,299)

(8,343)

(1,171)

Add: Share-based compensation expenses

(6,884)

Less: Income tax benefit recognized due to reversal of uncertain tax
    position

12,319

Adjusted net loss

(65,502)

(8,343)

(1,171)

Less: Adjusted net (loss)/income attributable to non-controlling interests

(1,444)

86

12

Adjusted net loss attributable to Pintec Technology Holdings Limited
    shareholders

(64,058)

(8,429)

(1,183)

Adjusted net loss per ordinary share

Basic and diluted

(0.15)

(0.02)

(0.00)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding

Basic and diluted

433,743,535

554,687,200

554,687,200

 

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Seedtag ANZ (formerly JustEggs) Strengthens APAC Presence with Two Senior Leadership Hires

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Based in Sydney, the new Commercial and Trading Directors of ANZ will focus on growing the Seedtag business and optimising privacy-first advertising solutions in Australia and New Zealand

SYDNEY, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Seedtag, the global contextual advertising company, entered the ANZ market earlier this year with the acquisition of JustEggs. Today, the company announced two new senior leadership hires, based in the Sydney office, to strengthen its presence in the region. In his new position as Commercial Director ANZ, Mark Brownie will focus on launching and growing the Seedtag business in Australia and New Zealand, while Daniel Macinante, Trading Director ANZ, will lead and develop trading strategies across ANZ, focusing on optimising contextual advertising solutions. Both Mark and Daniel will directly report to Nik Kontoulas, Seedtag’s Managing Director ANZ, and former CEO and Founder of JustEggs.

AI-powered advertising across the globe

Headquartered in New York City and Madrid, Seedtag has a global team of over 600 people with offices in EMEA, LATAM, North America, and APAC. In July 2024, Seedtag entered the ANZ market with the acquisition of JustEggs, an Australian-owned creative intelligence business. Strengthening its presence in the APAC market, Australia and New Zealand now benefit from Seedtag’s privacy-first advertising solutions that reach consumers based on their real-time interests at scale.

At the core of Seedtag’s success is Liz, its proprietary contextual AI technology, optimised for advertising across screens. Powered by machine learning and computer vision, Liz analyses contextual signals to gain a nuanced, human-like understanding of content. At an unmatched speed, it aligns ads with people’s current interests, processing millions of articles in a day. With over 10 years of development, Liz is a sophisticated platform that offers clients and agencies an innovative, privacy-compliant approach to audience targeting that remains unaffected by evolving technology and regulatory changes. In 2024, Liz was honoured by Digiday as the “Best Contextual Targeting Offering” in the Digiday Media Awards.

Expertise as the foundation for growth

As Commercial Director ANZ, Mark Brownie brings 20 years of media experience and long-standing industry relationships. He has a deep understanding of the evolving digital landscape and recognises the vital role of contextual advertising in client addressability, especially with the increasing focus on privacy compliance. Before this role, Mark spent 3 years as general manager of digital revenue at News Corp Australia and 4 years in New York as global VP of commercial strategy for Storyful, a News Corp business. He also has extensive experience in startups and scaling businesses in digital media.

“Contextual advertising has never been more important for marketers,” said Mark. “In a time where privacy-centric strategies aren’t just innovative, they’re necessary, Seedtag brings the most sophisticated and effective contextual advertising platform to Australia. To be a part of such an incredible and established global company, and being trusted to launch and scale it in the Australian market is both humbling and exciting.”

As Trading Director ANZ, Daniel Macinante brings a deep understanding of media sales and programmatic advertising, along with a proven track record of success. With over 9 years of experience in the media industry, he has built a reputation for driving results and innovation. Macinante swiftly progressed to leadership roles at News Corp Australia, where he held the position of Group Sales Director for independent agencies. Daniel’s passion for independent agencies is well-known across the industry, and he has consistently championed their value. As a dedicated member of the Independent Media Agencies of Australia (IMAA), Daniel has played an active role in advocating for these agencies.

“Contextual advertising is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of the digital marketing ecosystem, and I’m eager to bring my expertise to Seedtag to help shape the future of this space in Australia,” stated Daniel. “With the increasing importance of privacy-first solutions, contextual advertising will be crucial in providing brands with the tools they need to connect with audiences in a meaningful, non-intrusive way.”

“As we aim to scale and enhance our privacy-first solutions across APAC, the invaluable expertise of Mark and Daniel will be essential,” said Dal Gill, VP of New Markets at Seedtag. “I’m confident that our unique contextual advertising solutions are significantly helping ANZ brands and publishers achieve their advertising goals while addressing the need for privacy-first, scalable targeting.”

About Seedtag

Seedtag, the global contextual advertising company, specializes in privacy-first advertising throughout the open web and CTV, powered by its contextual AI, Liz. Seedtag enables brands and agencies to discover the most relevant audience interests using a sophisticated contextual graph fueled by contextual data from +10,000 premium publishers. This capability ensures advertisers reach their audience at the right moment, with the right message. Utilizing the power of context to achieve advertisers’ aims across the customer journey, Seedtag creates innovative advertising solutions for everyone.

Founded in 2014, Seedtag has its headquarters in New York City and Madrid, with a global team of +600 people and offices in EMEA, LATAM, North America, and APAC.

 

 

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Bernard Looney Appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors at Prometheus Hyperscale

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Global energy executive joins Prometheus Hyperscale to accelerate sustainable data center growth and provide strategic counsel on $10B flagship project in Evanston, Wyoming

HOUSTON, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Prometheus Hyperscale, a leading developer of sustainable hyperscale data centres, is delighted to announce the appointment of Bernard Looney as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Mr. Looney, former CEO of BP, brings to the role more than three decades of energy sector expertise – from the frontline to the boardroom. He will provide strategic guidance on the development of the company’s growth plans, including its $10B flagship data center in Evanston, Wyoming, which will be among the largest facilities of its kind in the world when completed.

The announcement of Mr. Looney’s appointment comes as societies and large technology companies grapple with how to power the explosive growth in artificial intelligence (AI). The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that by 2026 data centers globally will use over 1,000 terawatt-hours (TWh) annually, around the same as Japan uses today. Against this backdrop of soaring demand and squeezed supply, Prometheus is pioneering new standards in hyperscale data center operations.

These approaches include harnessing a variety of energy sources to power its data centers, including renewables, natural gas and possibly nuclear at a later date through our strategic partnership with Oklo. Prometheus aims for its data centers to not impact grid customers.

Another key challenge is the enormous amount of power and water used to cool data centers to prevent the servers from overheating. Prometheus Hyperscale uses a unique liquid cooling system that dramatically outperforms traditional air-cooling methods, reducing energy consumption by up to 50%. This system also utilises deep underground water reservoirs and captures the waste heat to reuse or sequester it. It’s believed that Prometheus Hyperscale’s flagship project will be the first hyperscale data center in the United States to combine liquid heat transfer and heat reuse technologies.

Founded by Trenton Thornock, an experienced leader in energy, finance and infrastructure, Prometheus Hyperscale’s flagship project in Evanston, Wyoming, promises to be the most advanced sustainable data center in the United States, and one of the largest in the world, when it becomes operational in 2025/26. The 1GW-capacity developed site will cover an area of 640-acres (one square mile), making it approximately three quarters the size of New York’s Central Park. Four further sites are currently earmarked across Arizona and Colorado.

As Chairman, Mr. Looney will ensure the successful execution of Evanston as well as Prometheus’s broader business goals. His appointment comes following the recent announcement that Trevor Neilson, a renowned climate technology entrepreneur and philanthropist, will serve as the company’s President.

It’s estimated that $1 trillion will be invested in the U.S. in data centers in the next five years – with an additional $1 trillion internationally.

Trenton Thornock, Founder and CEO of Prometheus Hyperscale commented: “Having Bernard Looney join as Chairman is a tremendous step forward for Prometheus. Bernard’s track record and transformative leadership in the energy sector aligns perfectly with our vision for the future of data centers. His insights, as well as his extensive operational and project delivery experience, will be invaluable as we bring our flagship project in Evanston, Wyoming to life and set new benchmarks for sustainable digital infrastructure.”

Trevor Neilson, President of Prometheus Hyperscale, commented: “Bernard is the perfect person to guide Prometheus as we form partnerships across the energy sector to access low-carbon electrons that will power the future of AI. His extensive industry experience and leadership will be instrumental as Prometheus establishes itself at the forefront of sustainable data center operations.”

Bernard Looney commented: “I am delighted to join Prometheus Hyperscale at this pivotal moment as the world grapples with the intersection of AI, Energy and Sustainability. Innovative power solutions are desperately needed to ensure that AI is unleashed to tackle some of the biggest global challenges including healthcare, economic growth, and the energy transition. We must work to find solutions that lead to Net Positive AI – where the benefits to our world outweigh any costs. The flagship Evanston project is one such solution and I look forward to lending a helping hand, working alongside Trenton, Trevor, and the entire Prometheus team to help bring this vision to life. I can’t imagine a more exciting challenge.”

Factsheet: Prometheus Hyperscale’s Flagship Project in Evanston, Wyoming

Prometheus’s site in Evanston, Wyoming, aims to redefine sustainable infrastructure in the data center industry, setting a new benchmark for operational excellence and environmental responsibility.

Key aspects of the project include:

Extensive Land and Power Capacity: The project encompasses a 12,000-acre ranch, including a dedicated 640-acre plot (about 1 square mile) for data center facilities. Prometheus has secured an initial 120 MW of grid power through Rocky Mountain Power, with plans for an additional 120 MW, ensuring robust power availability without curtailment risks.

On-Site Renewable and Low-Carbon Power Generation: With an on-site generation goal of over 1 GW, which will make it one of the largest data centers in the world, Prometheus is incorporating a mix of wind, solar and gas power sources. Additionally, the company has a strategic partnership with Oklo focused on next-generation fission-based nuclear power, delivering reliable, sustainable baseload energy to the campus.

High-Performance Fiber Connectivity: The Evanston site will connect directly to the Northern transcontinental fiber trunk, offering high-speed, low-latency connections between the East and West Coasts. With agreements for up to 400G of service and plans to scale up to 800G when commercially available, the project is poised to meet the rigorous connectivity needs of AI, cloud, and high-performance computing clients and to be one of the biggest data centers in the world.

Cutting-Edge Liquid Cooling Technology: Prometheus’s unique liquid cooling systems will be deployed to achieve unparalleled energy efficiency by capturing and reusing waste heat. This innovative solution is specifically engineered for high-performance computing environments and will play a critical role in reducing the carbon footprint of the facility.

Strategic Location and Access to Skilled Labor: Located 80 miles from Salt Lake City, Utah, the Evanston site benefits from proximity to a large, skilled workforce, bolstered by a regional Journeyman Lineman program focused on data center operations. This strategic location supports the project’s operational and expansion goals while reinforcing Prometheus’s commitment to regional economic growth.

For more information about Prometheus Hyperscale and its sustainability initiatives, please visit www.prometheushyperscale.com.

About Prometheus Hyperscale

Prometheus Hyperscale, founded by Trenton Thornock, is revolutionizing data center infrastructure by developing sustainable, energy-efficient hyperscale data centers. Leveraging unique, cutting-edge technology and working alongside strategic partners, Prometheus is building next-generation, liquid-cooled hyperscale data centers powered by cleaner energy. With a focus on innovation, scalability, and environmental stewardship, Prometheus Hyperscale is redefining the data center industry for a sustainable future.

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Sixth Avenue Custom, a premier provider of custom millwork services for both home and business owners, has launched a revamped website designed to offer a more streamlined user experience, showcasing their custom woodworking and millwork services.

FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Sixth Avenue Custom, a leading provider of custom millwork services, has unveiled its newly revamped website aimed at enhancing user experience and better showcasing its wide array of woodworking services. The updated website highlights the company’s dedication to creating high-quality custom cabinetry, millwork, and architectural details for residential and commercial clients while offering a modern, easy-to-navigate platform for users. As an industry leader in bespoke craftsmanship, Sixth Avenue Custom’s redesigned site now makes it even easier for potential clients to engage with their work.

Sixth Avenue Custom, a leading provider of custom millwork services, has unveiled its newly revamped website aimed at enhancing user experience and better showcasing its wide array of woodworking services.

Six generations ago, Ezra Beachley began crafting high-quality furniture with unmatched precision and care. Now, his great, great, great grandson Ryan Beachley carries that same ethos forward with Sixth Avenue Custom, a company set on maintaining tradition while embracing the future. “Our model and process is not the ordinary way of doing things. It’s unique, it’s custom, it’s the Sixth Avenue Custom way,” said Ryan. This philosophy of blending old-world craftsmanship with modern tools and technologies is front and center on the newly launched website. The updated site offers an engaging, user-friendly experience and showcases the company’s vast portfolio of exquisite residential and commercial projects—from bespoke cabinetry to intricate architectural millwork.

The updated website also introduces responsive design features, ensuring visitors can easily access the company’s portfolio and services across any device, from desktops to smartphones. In addition to a more polished look and feel, the website now offers smoother navigation, allowing users to browse through service offerings, explore more content about the company’s process, and quickly request consultations. By including a dedicated blog and expanded resource sections, Sixth Avenue Custom aims to educate clients about the nuances of custom millwork, giving them the knowledge they need to make informed decisions for their spaces.

If you’re looking for outstanding custom millwork solutions, visit Sixth Avenue Custom to view the newly enhanced website or schedule a consultation for your next project. The company’s dedicated team continues to push the boundaries of design and woodworking, ensuring each project exceeds client expectations. To learn more, explore the site at https://sixthavenuecustom.com or call Sixth Avenue Custom at 301-327-1504. Sixth Avenue Custom is located at 5907 Enterprise Court, Frederick, Maryland, 21703.

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